Alabama Deputy AD Dr. Karin Lee and Clemson Executive Senior Associate AD Natalie Honnen join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss intentionality as a leader and the importance of infusing purpose and presence into the fast-paced world of college athletics.
Morgan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Dena Freeman-Patton joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to reflect on her first year at Morgan, which has included culture change, head coach hires and unexpected moments of crisis management.
MAAC Deputy Commissioner Jessica Grasso and University of North Texas Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA Jessie Gardner sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to reflect on the evolution of their respective leadership philosophies.
Big West Conference Commissioner Dan Butterly joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on today's challenges from the conference perspective, sharing insight into how he and his staff address student-athlete well-being and the championship experience.
Former Presbyterian College Director of Athletics/current Fresno State Deputy AD Rob Acunto joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss his game plan for success, including his Three "Cs" of Leadership and Six Guiding Principles.
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on his nearly three decades in athletics, including the influence of Alabama FB HC Nick Saban on his leadership philosophy and communication style.
Baldwin Wallace College of Education and Health Science Dean Steve Dittmore, PhD, asks: is the changing nature of sports sponsorship since March 2020 is a reflection of the pandemic or it is just business as usual?
It is difficult to understand how the college athletics industry has set an example for diversity, equity and inclusion, yet has so quickly shown nothing but silence to the Jewish co-workers and student-athletes within their campus communities that now fear for their own safety.
Kent State Deputy AD/SWA Suzette McQueen and Oregon Deputy AD/SWA Valerie Johnson join ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention in New Orleans to discuss how they navigate relationships with teammates, middle managers and peers within their role as senior leaders.
In the post-pandemic construction landscape, the commitment to embarking on a hefty stadium or arena renovation or new build has evolved. What do athletics leaders need to know before breaking ground on their next build? A panel of architects, general contractors and design specialists weigh in.
LSU Executive Deputy AD/Chief Operating Officer Keli Zinn sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders in Sports Convention to discuss the evolution of leadership as a senior administrator prepares for the Big Chair.
Ohio Director of Athletics Julie Cromer sits down with former Wingate Director of Athletics Kelley Kish at the Women Leaders Convention in New Orleans to celebrate the evolution of the Women Leaders brand and reflect on Cromer's recognition as the Division I FBS Nike Executive Director of the Year.
Austin Peay State Vice President & Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention for a conversation about mentorship, resource allocation and the art of challenging expectations.
Researchers from Colorado Mesa, Neumann University and Texas Tech University take a deep dive into the theme of Association Membership to attempt to decipher what makes a sport appealing to conferences and member institutions. What factors influence athletic conferences when adding new sports?
Brown University's Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to discuss the unique experience of returning to her alma mater, where she competed as a track and field student-athlete, as the AD.
University of Tennessee Senior Associate AD/Chief of Staff Marcus Hilliard joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss paying it forward within the industry via mentorship, accountability and teamwork.
New Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Commissioner Travis Tellitocci joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to reflect on his first weeks in the role and share his perspective on issues such as sports wagering, data monetization and media rights.
N.C. Central Deputy AD/SWA Dr. Kendra Greene and Howard University Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA Chevonne Mansfield sit down with Berry College (DIII) Director of Athletics Dr. Angel Mason to discuss the HBCU leadership pipeline and professional development opportunities for women leaders.
Gardner-Webb Director of Athletics Andrew Goodrich joins ADU's Bryan Fischer to reflect on his first year in the Big Chair and offer insight into intricacies of the role, including establishing relationships with key stakeholders, aligning with a president and creating consensus with a new staff.
MIT Director of Athletics Dr. G. Anthony Grant, Pomona-Pitzer Director of Athletics Dr. Miriam Merrill and WashU John M. Schael Director of Athletics Anthony Azama join ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss the value of leading both an athletics and campus recreation department.
Johns Hopkins Director of Athletics & Recreation Jennifer Baker joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss her mission-first leadership style, a philosophy that stemmed from her seven-year service in the Navy.
Clemson Deputy Director of Athletics Kevin White and Notre Dame Deputy Athletics Director Yulander Wells sit down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into how they add value to their ADs, their institutions and their staff from the Deputy AD position.
Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics/Vice President Dr. Eric A. Wood sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to share the story of his career trajectory, which began in compliance and academic services at a time when the majority of ADs came from development backgrounds.
North Carolina Senior Associate AD/SWA Marielle vanGelder and Drexel Chief of Staff/Senior Associate AD Mary Mulvenna sit down with former ACC Director of Compliance Marra Hvozdovic at the 2022 Women Leaders Convention to discuss leadership from the lens of a compliance background.
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss leading through authentic connection with student-athletes, head coaches, staff, alumni and institutional stakeholders.
Researchers Dr. Anne Marx of Loras College and Dr. Joel Cormier of Eastern Kentucky seek to understand what happened to the budget resources allocated to a men’s DI team when that team was cut. Are the resources reallocated to women's sports programs or men's basketball and football budgets?
Collegiate Sports Associates Founder & Chairman Todd Turner sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on the foundational relationships he cultivated throughout his career as an athletics leader: with mentors, with mentees and with peers.
Nebraska Executive Associate AD/SWA Marquita Armstead and Purdue Deputy AD/SWA Tiffini Grimes join ADU's Bryan Fischer at the 2023 NACDA Convention for a conversation about inclusive leadership, cultivating DEIB, AD and Head Coach relationships, and the value of having a compliance background.
University of North Carolina Wilmington Deputy AD/SWA Tiffany Tucker sits down with RealResponse Director of Business Development, Collegiate Athletics Hannah Dewey at the 2023 NACDA Convention to reflect on industry changes from the student-athlete, coach and administrative perspectives.
University of Oklahoma Executive Associate AD Leah Beasley sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into the concept of "championship culture," including specific strategies OU uses to instill and advance a team-first mindset.
University of Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to talk about perspective - as a new grandparent, as a long-tenured AD and as a leader championing up-and-coming staff members.
Research has shown that athletics can serve as a catalyst to increase enrollment, increase national exposure, and build stronger ties to alumni and the university community by providing numerous engagement opportunities.
New Mount St. Mary's Director of Athletics Brad Davis joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss his move back to Division I from Division II, including the unique-to-DII experiences he'll bring to the similarly-resourced mid-major Mount St. Mary's.
