#10: The NCAA and power conferences are in "deep discussions" to settle the House v. NCAA class action lawsuit, per ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Murphy, who report: "While sources stressed that no deal is imminent, details about what a multibillion-dollar settlement could look like are expected to be shared with campuses in the near future. There are myriad variables to get to the finish line and still some obstacles and objections at the campus level, but sources indicate that progress has ramped up in recent weeks. A settlement would provide some legal relief for a college sports industry that's been peppered by lawsuits. It could also serve as a keystone piece to formulating a more stable future. With the settlement expected to cost billions in back pay for former athletes, it would likely also require the NCAA and conferences to agree to a system for sharing more revenue with some of the players moving forward." (link)
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#9: The NAC hires former Saint Joseph’s College of Maine coach & admin Corey McCarthy as its new Associate Commissioner. (link) |
#8: Washington & Lee Women’s Basketball HC Christine Clancy has resigned after a dozen years at the helm, finishing as the winningest HC in program history. (link) |
#7: Carleton AD Gerald Young will retire July 1 after 14 years leading the Knights and be succeeded by Assoc. AD/SWA Heidi Jaynes,who will also oversee the Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation Department. President Alison Byerly: “Gerald Young has contributed so much to Carleton athletics and to the Carleton community during his 32-year career as a Knight. As Athletic Director, he was a strong advocate for the benefits that athletic participation, teamwork, and leadership can have on the educational experience. As a college citizen, his experience made him a valued voice in many important discussions. I am personally grateful for his leadership, dedication, and support.” Softball HC Amy Erickson will add SWA responsibilities to her role. (link)
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#6: Emory faculty issue a vote of no confidence in President Gregory Fenves. (link) |
#5: Hartford Asst. AD for External Affairs Jayson Ameer Rasheed is no longer with the university. (link) |
#4: Penn (DI) professor Karen Weaver, in a piece for Forbes, examines college closures and the impact on DIII athletics. Citing data from Baldwin Wallace College of Education and Health Sciences Dean Steve Dittmore, Weaver relays that, since 2020, “282 teams have been lost, with 200 of them coming from campuses that have closed.” Article includes a list of dropped programs by sport, with 17 sports seeing 10+ programs axed. (link)
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#3: Linfield names former Major League Baseball All-Star and three-time World Series Champion/USA Baseball Senior Director of Player Development Scott Brosius as Director of Athletics at his alma mater. He replaces Interim AD Doug Hire, who plans to retire at the end of the academic year following 24 years of service to the department. President Rebecca Johnson: "I'm delighted that Scott Brosius will be returning to Linfield as our new athletic director. I know Scott shares our values for student-athlete success, in the classroom and in competition. He will work with me and others across campus to ensure that each and every team, coach and student-athlete has the support they need for success." (link)
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#2: Northland’s Board of Trustees have approved a refocused model which will allow the institution to remain open. Chair Ted Bristol: “To save Northland, we needed to significantly reduce the deficit in the short term and develop a compelling, financially feasible and sustainable model for the long term. Achieving this was an iterative process that included reviewing all ideas including the submitted faculty ad hoc proposal, validating them against the budget, and refining as needed to arrive at a workable plan. Now we need to execute on this plan … It is not lost on us that today’s announcement could have gone a very different direction. Many colleges like Northland are being forced to make difficult decisions, and we’ve seen many closures in recent years—even in recent weeks. We feel fortunate to be sharing a path forward despite the realities of declining enrollment and rising costs.” President Chad Dayton: “Today’s news is thanks to the incredible work done by faculty and staff in a very short amount of time. Together with the Board, a plan was built to keep Northland College open and serving students in a way that is aligned with our mission and the values that define us. I am immensely grateful to all involved for securing the future of this incredible College.” (link)
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#1: Wells announces it will close at the end of the semester. Board of Trustees Chair Marie Chapman Carroll and President Jonathan Gibralter writing: “As you may be aware, many small colleges like Wells have faced enormous financial challenges. These challenges have been exacerbated by a global pandemic, a shrinking pool of undergraduate students nationwide, inflationary pressures, and an overall negative sentiment towards higher education. Members of the board, many of whom are Wells graduates, have spent years trying to find creative solutions to raise revenues in hopes of avoiding closure, including most recently having conversations with other academic partners. We acknowledge the work from all board members and college leaders, especially members of the Cabinet, our faculty, staff, and graduates on creating strategic plans, sponsoring aggressive fundraising campaigns, launching innovative new programs and managing our resources with care. Your efforts are appreciated more than you know. But revenues, unfortunately, are not projected to be sufficient for Wells’ long-term financial stability.” (link)
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