#10: Pace Asst. AD for Athletic Communications Cooper Hayes is no longer with the department after almost a year with the Setters. (link) |
#9: D'Youville Assoc. AD of Internal Affairs/SWA Rebecca Capinera is no longer with the Saints. (link) |
#8: The NCAA names Connecticut (DI) Senior Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine/Head Team Physician Dr. Deena Casiero as the association’s new Chief Medical Officer, starting August 12. President Charlie Baker: “Deena brings expansive expertise and comprehension of collegiate sports' health and safety, ideal for the role of chief medical officer. Her dedication in leading cross-functional teams will prove invaluable as she champions the well-being of student-athletes within the growing arena of sports medicine.” (link)
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#7: Texas A&M-International Assoc. AD for External Operations Tracie Vogel is no longer with the department. (link) |
#6: A pair of changes at Limestone: Deputy AD for Compliance Dennis Bloomer is no longer with the university as Senior Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Matthew Hayes gets the bump up to Deputy AD. (link) |
#5: Kentucky Wesleyan Asst. AD for Strategic Communications & Fan Engagement Joel Krenz is no longer with the Panthers. (link) |
#4: The state of Colorado will cover tuition and fees for two years at all institutions of higher education, including four-year institutions, starting next fall. The state will pay for full tuition and fees, up to 65 credits, for all students in good standing that have a household income no more than $90K. (link)
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#3: FAFSA’s beset rollout may result in a “dramatic enrollment decline this fall, leaving colleges already on the brink of financial failure at the risk of falling over the cliff,” according to Inside Higher Ed’s Catherine Ambrose and Michael Nietzel, who assert that already the “FAFSA fiasco has caused hundreds of thousands of students either to not apply to college or face uncertainty about where they can afford to attend. … While estimates vary, tracking by the National College Attainment Network shows that as of May 24, 14.4% fewer high school seniors had completed a FAFSA than at the same time last year. That translates into almost 300K fewer high school graduates completing the form.” According to some industry professionals, this might translate to a 10-20% enrollment decline in the entering class. Oregon State (DI) Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Jon Boeckenstedt fears the problem “could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for some schools,” adding that “it’s not a revelation that small, poorly endowed, tuition-dependent colleges with small regional draws in areas that are saturated with private colleges and declining high school graduates will be most vulnerable.” More, including a list of what institutions facing financial uncertainty can do at this time. (link)
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#2: Lees-McRae VP of Athletics Craig McPhail will exit campus after 26 years to become the Assoc. Commissioner for External Relations for the Conference Carolinas. Commissioner Chris Colvin: “When I first arrived as Commissioner five years ago, Craig was instrumental in helping me, along with all of our staff, to become better stewards for the conference. A past Chair of our Directors of Athletics Committee, Craig is highly respected throughout Conference Carolinas and he is the perfect person to fill this position. Craig’s incredible background in Conference Carolinas is going to make him an absolute asset to all of our league members through his new role.” (link)
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#1: Missouri-St. Louis AD Lori Flanagan announces she will retire after 18 years with the Tritons, once her successor is named. Flanagan: “It has been a privilege to serve the student-athletes, coaches and staff who have worked so diligently to compete athletically, while striving for academic excellence. I appreciate the administrative support and leadership from the chancellor's office and throughout the university that has allowed Triton Athletics to grow and prosper. There comes a moment in everyone's career when you know it's time for your journey to take a new path, and while it's bittersweet to make this decision, I know it is the right one. […] Our goal was to build the department into a competitive NCAA D-II program. We raised the level of excellence as well as UMSL pride with additional resources, facility enhancements, alumni involvement and scholarship growth.” (link)
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