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Transylvania won the WBB National Championship battle of the undefeateds against Christopher Newport to take home its first national title. HC Fulks: "33-0! What an amazing accomplishment for this team! They approached this season with a dream of being excellent and found ways to make their national championship goal a reality. I am so incredibly proud of the work they have put in this season and grateful to be a part of Transy's first national championship. The community support has been amazing all season and our last victory was propelled forward by the fantastic crowd and exciting atmosphere." (link, link)

Presidential Deliberations:

+ NCAA President Baker sounds off on a number of topics, including working with Congress to come up with an NIL solution, Baker says: “We’ve been talking to Republicans and Democrats. I think, based on those conversations, the feds are pretty serious about doing something, and I’m encouraged by that. If you want to have a national standard for how NIL works, it’s going to be very hard to do that without federal legislation.” On the transfer portal: “The transfer rule, one time free and the next time make a case for it, is the best way to handle this.” (link)

+ “Remember, I came out of a public-sector environment where there’s a lot of distributed decision-making models. I generally believe that if you respect the model, you can easily find a way to get to someplace that works for people. But I’ve also said that (football) is in some respects the biggest challenge that will face anybody in this job and I certainly believe it’s one of mine.” That’s new NCAA President Baker to the media yesterday as the Raleigh News & Observer’s DeCock frames up how, “So many of the existential and epistemological issues” Baker faces start on the gridiron. DeCock in closing: “This is tremendous spectacle, in Houston or Dallas, and tremendous basketball, and it’s what the NCAA actually does well. Figuring out the rest of it isn’t so easy.” (link)

+ Front Office Sports’ Christovich: “Caught up briefly w NCAA President @CharlieBakerMA. He clarified his views on NIL: ‘There’s no uniform standard contract in this area, there should be,’ he says, like there is for mortgages.’ But does he want contracts to include a cap on athlete earnings? ‘I never said that.'" (link)

Higher Education’s hiring challenges show no signs of easing, according to a survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Huron Consulting Group, which found that 62% of respondents indicated that hiring for staff and administrative jobs during January, February, and March had been more difficult than it was in 2022. Meanwhile, 32% said it had been about the same and just a quarter of respondents thought that hiring would be easier in 2023 than in 2022. To try and combat the trend, colleges and universities are raising salaries. Median pay for employees increased as much as 5.3% for staff members. Administrators and professionals saw 4.5% and 4.4% median raises, respectively, while tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty members got median bumps of 2.9% and 3.2%. The problem is that these increases are failing to keep up with inflation, which sits at 7.1%. (link)

On the question of feeling like a leader, Macalester AD Brooks visits @1QLeadership to talk about his evolution in the leadership chair. Brooks goes over his process of developing personal core values, and affirming them by also defining what they do and don't look like in action. He also discusses feeling uncomfortable in the traditional AD outfit of sportcoat and Cole Haan's but acknowledges visiting other leaders and finding unique qualities to bring back to his department as the school ascends its conference. Brooks: “As a leader of an athletics department, not only do I support you in your sport and in the classroom, I have to support you if you say you want to go out and change the world. […] Once I honed in on what my values were and what they do and don't look like in action, I really felt like I was leading. […] I wanted to know who had the secret sauce, and those are the people I wanted to surround myself with.” (link)

Wooster rolls out a brand refresh for the Fighting Scots, which will now be represented by a Scottish Terrier instead of a Scottish Highlander: “As we examine Wooster’s history, the Scottie dog was the first mascot at Wooster and has never really gone away even with the introduction of the Scottish Highlander fighter in the late 60s, early 70s. Up through today, the Scottie is widely accepted as one of Wooster’s mascots. More importantly, however, no human mascot can represent all the diverse identities of our campus community and many human mascots raise serious concerns about racism, xenophobia, and are otherwise problematic. [...] A symbol of European imperial expansion, the Scottish Highlander fighter no longer represents the current and future Wooster.” (link)

William Peace will hire a new WBB HC after HC Dickens resigns. (link) 

Facilities & Fundraising:

+ Ferrum cut the ribbon on its new Softball complex, named after former HC Van Kleeck. The Panthers raised over $330K from 119 donors to support the two-story facility that includes a locker room, press box, chair-backed and open area seating. (link)

+ Macalester’s giving day brought in over $225K from 1,081 donors. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Springfield selects FDU-Florham SID Berkowitz as its new Asst. AD for Communications. (link)

+ Lawrence names New Mexico Highlands (DII) AC Grose as its new VB HC. (link) 

+ Denison taps Trinity (CT) AC Brink as the Big Red’s new WSOC HC. (link)

+ Ursinus elevates Interim MLAX HC Shaffer to the permanent post. (link)

+ Augsburg announces Macalester WSOC AC Webby as its new HC. (link)

+ Alma removes the interim tag from Men's Wrestling HC Groeneveld. (link)

Honors, Awards & Records:

+ Middlebury MBB student-athlete Sobel is a finalist for the 2023 Bevo Francis Award, which will be announced at halftime of tonight’s DI MBB National Championship. (link) 

+ Loras T&F student-athlete Parker shattered her own 10k record becoming the first DIII female student-athlete to run under 33 minutes. (link)

+ John Carroll Men’s T&F student-athlete Phillip set a new DIII 5K record. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Hamline President Miller will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, concluding a nine-year tenure in Saint Paul. (link)

+ WIlmington President Bates has been replaced by Asst. Dean of Academic Affairs Cockerill, who will lead the college on an interim basis. (link)

+ Covenant names VP for Student Development/Dean of Students Voyles as interim president. (link)

+ Minnesota System President Gabel has been named chancellor at Pittsburgh (DI), effective July 1. (link)

+ St. Scholastica will consolidate its six schools into three to “provide incredible opportunities for collaboration, reimagining existing programs and building new market-driven programs to serve Minnesota and beyond.” (link)

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Head Women's Basketball Coach (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Seeking qualified applicants to organize and administer all aspects of the women’s basketball program. Establish goals and objectives for the women’s basketball program on a long-range, annual basis. (DII) More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created full-time position for growing athletic department Be a part of a women's lacrosse program that is still in its infancy but has seen national success over that short time frame. More details HERE.

Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director, US Fencing Foundation (USA Fencing / Colorado Springs, CO or Remote): The CAO leads an emerging Foundation to a goal of raising $2m or more to support USA Fencing in achieving its strategic plan. We seek an impactful leader from a sport raising background. More details HERE.

Managing Director for Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC) and Associate Director of Athletics (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Develops/implements student & operational academic service programs to promote the academic and life skills success of student-athletes. Assist with oversight of APR , GSR and NCAA academic reports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant / Associate Director of Development, President's Council and Intercollegiate Athletics (Southwestern University / Georgetown, TX): As a member of the Development team, this position focuses on donor and gift acquisition and donor and revenue retention. This position will grow the membership of the President’s Council. More details HERE.

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach (Vassar College / Poughkeepsie, NY): Full-time, non-tenure track, benefit-eligible, ten-month position. Will serve in all aspects of a highly competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III women’s field hockey program. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): Member of senior management team. Leads student-athlete success/experience, academic advising, athletic training, strength & conditioning, sports programs, NIL and compliance program for 19 sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Commissioner (ECAC Hockey / Albany, NY): The Commissioner will work with Conference leadership and each member institution to create and implement initiatives and strategies designed to achieve the mission of the Conference. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Track and Field Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in academics, athletics and service while focusing on developing the whole person for a tradition rich program. More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Performance Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead strength coach for assigned teams at a highly competitive athletic program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Head Coach Co-Ed & Women’s Sailing/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Cambridge, MA): Full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position, responsibilities will include the management of coaching, administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, recruiting & more. More details HERE.

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead assistant at a nationally ranked soccer program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead assistant at a highly competitive athletic program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): William Penn University (NAIA) seeks applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for its Head Softball Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): William Penn University (NAIA) seeks applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for its Head Women's Wrestling coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Development, Athletics (Lipscomb University / Nashville, TN): The Director of Development in Athletics will identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals for the purposes of securing an increasing amount of major and annual gifts for Lipscomb. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY): The Associate Athletics Director for Development leads, plans, and executes fundraising initiatives for the Northern Kentucky University Athletics Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Vassar College / Poughkeepsie, NY): Full-time, benefit-eligible, twelve-month position. Coordinate the strategic dissemination of information about the College's 25 varsity sports and four varsity club teams to its many constituents. More details HERE.

Athletic Communications Assistant (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Athletic Communications Assistant assists in promoting the department & its athletes through live and on-demand video features, media relations, press releases, social networking, & other media. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Penn State Harrisburg / Middletown, PA): Penn State Harrisburg Athletics is seeking candidates for the position of Head Field Hockey Coach. Apply: https://apptrkr.com/4031235 More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY): The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of the women’s basketball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Clayton State University / Morrow, GA): The Director of Athletics will report directly to the President of the University and will provide dynamic leadership to the department, while continuing to build a program of excellence. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): The position is a full time 12-month position and will assist with all facets of the men’s basketball program from recruiting to coaching to administrative duties. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): Responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of the women’s lacrosse program. The position’s main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Primary responsibilities include the successful development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the women’s soccer program through recruitment, training, fundraising, and team management. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): Responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of the women’s basketball program. The position’s main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes. More details HERE.

Softball Graduate Assistant (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): The Softball GA opening is a part time, year to year position, offering a yearly stipend and housing More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Men's Lacrosse (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): This is a year-to-year position. Tuition remission; housing on campus during academic year; stipend. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Women's Soccer (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): Responsibilities include assisting and leading in practice preparation, game day duties, recruiting, Goalkeeper position coaching and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach. More details HERE.

USU Athletics - Academic Coordinator (Utah State University / Logan, UT): The USU Athletics Academic Coordinator will support the academic needs of student-athletes in assigned sports and assist in the day-to-day operation of Student-Athlete Academic Services Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): Reporting to the Chancellor, the Director of Athletics will serve as a transformational leader for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): Provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for Women's Basketball. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Administration & Business Operations (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Serves as a member of the athletic department's executive team. The position is responsible for administering and coordinating the day-to-day business, fiscal, and administrative functions for dept. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Inspire academic and athletic excellence in a positive team culture, backed by Tahlequah's small town charm with big city amenities, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to outdoor activities. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's Soccer (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): This position reports to the Director of Athletics and carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III Men’s Soccer program. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Development (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): The Associate AD for Compliance & Student Development is responsible for managing the department’s compliance and eligibility processes and holds game management and sport supervision duties. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Academic Services (Saginaw Valley State University / University Center, MI): Responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure compliance with the NCAA, GLIAC and University rules. EO/AA employer (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer (Saginaw Valley State University / University Center, MI): Direct and supervise the health care of all intercollegiate student-athletes through prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. EO/AA employer (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities for the sport of Football. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Loras College / Dubuque, IA): Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the women's basketball program within the guidelines set forth by Loras College, American Rivers Conference (ARC) and the NCAA. More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President for Athletics & Recreation (Alfred University / Alfred, NY): Alfred University, in conjunction with CarrSports Consulting, seeks a dynamic leader committed to the ideals of higher education and the student-athlete model within the NCAA Division III philosophy. More details HERE.

Director/Assistant Athletic Director of Video Operations and Creative Services (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): The successful candidate will conceptualize, record, and edit professional video and motion graphic packages to serve the department’s goals of brand engagement, and fan experience. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic, and diverse organization are required. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics, Budget & Planning (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Ideal candidates will have the ability to develop, manage and strategize a complex athletics budget including NCAA and EADA reporting, summer camp financials, along with technical support oversight. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): The position assists the Director of Athletic Training with 19 NCAA III varsity sports programs. Responsibilities include supervision of athletic training students and athletic training services. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletic Equipment and Operations (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): A vital support service and adviser to coaches and administrators on all equipment matters. This position is responsible for managing the equipment budget and supporting the day-to-day operations. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Roanoke College / Salem, VA): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic and diverse organization is required. More details HERE.

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