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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representative Alma Adams (D-NC) have reintroduced a bill that includes provisions designed to strengthen Title IX public reporting requirements for schools. USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz: “Per summary from Murphy's office, the bill "will help weed out reporting tricks by programs to skirt non-discrimination laws and make it easier for athletes and stakeholders to evaluate persisting gaps in athletic programs or use publicly available data in their claims against schools.” (link)

The NAIA is partnering with BOSCA “to support several of its workshops and initiatives throughout 2024.” NAIA VP of Membership Sales Nick Davidson: “BOSCA and the NAIA have several similarities in the types of schools they service, so we are thrilled to be strategically aligned with them. Jim Abbott does fantastic work for small colleges throughout the nation, and having the opportunity to sponsor their efforts is a great way for the NAIA to increase its exposure in the space.” (link) 

It’s Personnel:

+ NAIA VP of Marketing and Athletics Communications Paige Salveter is no longer with the national office after seven years. (link) 

+ Virgin Islands selects Florida Atlantic (NCAA DI) Dean of the College of Nursing Safiya George as its sixth president. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Midland hires BVB International Academy Director/Coach Keri Heedum as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Stephens names former Southwestern (KS) Women’s Volleyball HC Maggie Hans to the same role. (link)

For years, colleges and universities have been bracing for the enrollment cliff whereby the number of high school graduates is expected to shrink across the next 5-10 years by as much as 15%. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Dan Bauman reports the U.S. Census Bureau initially “figured that, after cresting at 4.3M in 2025, America’s population of 18-year-olds would shrink, then hover around 4.2M each year until 2034. Following this period of stagnation, the Bureau predicted that the nation’s 18-year-old cohort would expand, growing to 4.45M people by 2045.” Now, however, the Bureau has revised its forecast. Instead of rebounding at some point in the mid-2030s, the number of 18-year-olds is now projected to contract after reaching a ~4.2M apex in 2033, shrinking to around 3.8M by 2039. After that, the Bureau doesn’t anticipate the population of 18-year-olds will exceed 4M people in any year this century. Bauman notes nothing is yet set in stone as the class of 2045 hasn’t even been born yet; however, Georgetown (NCAA DI) Edunomics Lab Director Marguerite Roza still advises universities to remain ready to adapt, something for which higher ed institutions are not traditionally known. “At many institutions, you can’t make changes without the faculty voting on them. And faculty have a preference for doing things the way they did last year. So being super nimble and adaptive isn’t what we normally see for universities. Normally what they do is layer on new things. And it’s much harder for them to trim away, and cancel programs and majors and eliminate departments.” (link)

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(NEW!) Graduate Assistantship Opportunities (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Our one-year graduate program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your chosen sports career. Online or In-Person Options FREE Room & Board for Grad Assistants. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Event & Sport Operations Graduate Assistant (DePaul University Athletics / Chicago, IL): Supports game operations for men's and women's basketball, coordinates special events, and assists with travel logistics for various Olympic sports within DePaul Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Commissioner (River States Conference / Footprint of the Conference / Middletown, OH): The primary day-to-day responsibilities include communications, facilitating website, awards and event coordination. Primarily work from home. The River States is a NAIA affiliated association. More details HERE.

 

Associate Director, Creative Services & Digital Media (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Assist with all aspects of creative services, primarily graphic design and video content; Influence brand growth, social media and communications strategy; Located in Boston's lively Seaport District. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Inquiries, questions, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant/Associate Commissioner (Conference Carolinas / Greenville, SC): Headquartered in Greenville, SC, the conference seeks applications for two positions as Assistant/Associate Commissioner with experience and skills in external relations and athletics communications. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Looking for a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the inaugural Head Coach of Men’s Volleyball. This individual will build, recruit, and lead our newly created intercollegiate program. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Vice President & Director of Athletics (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPAD will lead and guide the department to competing as a high-level Group of Five athletic department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

 

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas / University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): Position to start June 2024**** Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach / Goalkeeper Coach Part-Time (9 months) (24-35) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): PT Men's Soccer Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach assists Head Coach with training members of the men's soccer team, recruiting, mentoring, as well as monitoring academic progress. Trains Goalkeepers. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Arkansas - Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock is now accepting applications for their Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. Jobplex (a DHR Global company) is overseeing the search process on behalf of Little Rock. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

 

Director of Athletics and Recreation (American University / Washington, D.C.): The Director of Athletics and Recreation is responsible for the athletic budget, personnel, strategic planning, fund-raising, marketing, sports facilities, and overall management. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

 

Commissioner (Northwest Conference (NWC) / Forest Grove, OR): Reporting to the President’s Council, the Commissioner will lead strategy development and conference operations in support of the mission, values, and student-athlete educational focus of the NWC. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant AD/Director for Creative Strategy and Social Media (Abilene Christian University / Abilene, TX): This position will oversee all facets of the department’s digital and social media efforts as it relates to graphic design, photography and videography to tell the story of ACU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Director of Athletics (Albion College / Albion, MI): This position is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and oversight of the College's intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Commissioner (University Athletic Association / Rochester, NY): Reporting to the President Council, the Commissioner is the principal administrative officer of the UAA and will work collaboratively with the Presidents to develop and execute a strategic plan. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Conference Commissioner (East Coast Conference / West Babylon NY): The East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of the conference. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Sport Information Director, Assistant (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Assistant Director, Sports Information, under general supervision, assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. (DII) More details HERE.

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