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Southwestern AD Ken Ralph will retire on December 16 after four-plus years leading the Pirates. Ralph: “I'm so grateful to have been able to serve Southwestern University. The students, staff, and location combine to make this an amazing place. Looking back over 24+ years in the AD chair, I'm humbled by the experiences I've been able to enjoy. I'm especially grateful to the thousands of students who have allowed me to be a part of their life's journey. The student interactions make the job special.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker believes the Protect College Sports Act still has a strong chance of House action after the midterms despite concerns about the legislation’s passage. Speaking at Puck’s In the Arena conference, Baker stopped short of predicting it would pass in the upcoming lame-duck session, per SBJ’s Ben Fischer, arguing the bill was ripe for serious consideration as part of political horse trading between Senate and House leadership. “There’s a whole bunch of stuff the House has passed that’s sitting in the Senate. There’s a whole bunch of stuff the Senate’s passed that’s sitting in the House ... I don’t know if we end up being part of those conversations or not, but I think it’s just as likely as not that we will, because we are something that got a profoundly significant overwhelmingly positive vote in the Senate.” Asked by Puck’s John Ourand about which parts of the bill he doesn’t support, Baker responded: “When I was governor, I signed hundreds of bills. I never signed a bill that was perfect. There’s always stuff in there you don’t like, OK? That’s called democracy. I think this thing is much better for college sports than not.” (link)

House members are preparing to make what could be significant revisions to the Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act, per Ross Dellenger, who writing for On3, notes such changes threaten to ignite a major procedural battle between the two legislative chambers ahead of Congress’ final day on December 18. There are plenty of “pain points” for House lawmakers, such as the absence of a prohibition against student-athletes being classified as employees, the inclusion of a private-right-of-action concept allowing players to sue institutions and federal oversight caps on conference expansion. Senate leadership insists the current draft is a non-starter for major House amendments, with one “leading voice” in the Senate saying that wholesale House alterations stand to torpedo the bill entirely or trigger retaliatory Senate additions, including salary caps for HCs, ADs and university presidents; mandatory one-year non-compete periods for changing jobs; and potential threats to universities' tax-exempt status. (link)

The Washington Sun’s Reese Gorman and Jesse Dougherty report the major sticking point House Republicans have with the legislation is its failure to prevent student-athletes from gaining employee status. The House-backed SCORE Act, which stalled out and ultimately died in the legislative body earlier this year, barred college athletes from becoming employees, which has long been a goal of the NCAA. The PCSA, however, is neutral on employment, even if labor advocates believe its antitrust protections for the NCAA and conferences would stunt future organizing efforts. “If House Republicans insist on adding an employment ban to this bill, that could affect support among Democrats in the Senate. [Sen. Maria Cantwell] fought hard for the PCSA to avoid the employment question. … To support the bill, those Democrats all broke with the AFL-CIO, which vehemently opposes the legislation. A full-on employment restriction, though, would conceivably be a no-go for many Democratic backers.” In addition, the bill’s failure to impose limits on athletic scholarships for international student-athletes and provisions on conference expansion and realignment have raised concern. (link)

Swarthmore Interim AD Harleigh Chwastyk chatted with The Phoenix’s Aimee Lee about the department’s position and priorities. “We’re in a really great place — Swarthmore is a great school; we have fantastic academics. We need to just keep the needle moving forward in how we continue to evolve and work to be even more competitively excellent. I think student-athletes have higher expectations, and we need to be meeting and exceeding those.” The Garnet are in the design phase for expanding and renovating Lamb-Miller Field House and Cunningham Fields to meet its needs and growth, position Swarthmore to host conference and NCAA championships and “be smart and intentional for the future, not just what we need right now, but future programs, thinking about the Field House in 40 or 50 years.” (link)

The inaugural Field Hockey NPI rankings have been released, with Middlebury, Tufts, Christopher Newport and Stevenson as the top four teams. (link)

Facilities & Fundraising…
➤ Neumann unveils its new Watchfire Technologies scoreboard at its turf field. (link)
➤ Hamline’s Fall Athletics Fundraising Week brought in over $100K from 564 donors. (link)
➤ Maryville introduces its new athletics giving club, the Swordbearer Society. (link)

Deal Corner…
➤ Ithaca teams up with Opendorse to support a new NIL marketplace and student-athlete education. (link)
➤ A new beer is coming to Wisconsin as Wisconsin-Eau Claire partners with The Brewing Projekt to create Blugold Light, which will be available to fans starting this week. (link)

U.S. District Judge Tiffany Johnson has tossed out a lawsuit led by former college swimmer Riley Gaines against the NCAA, alleging it violated her rights when it allowed transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. Per Politico’s Bianca Quilantan, Gaines and more than a dozen other current and former college student-athletes sued the association in 2024 under Title IX, with the NCAA's now defunct policy allowing transgender women to compete on sports teams and to utilize facilities that align with their gender identity at the center of the suit. Johnson ruled Monday the NCAA isn’t covered by Title IX because “there is no evidence that the NCAA received federal financial assistance” from the federal government. Gaines said in a statement that she will be appealing the decision. “This momentary setback will not deter me or other women athletes in the least. Rest assured, we will be appealing this decision. We are on the side of truth. I am confident Americans will rally to our side to fight the NCAA. Working together we will defeat the NCAA’s continuing efforts to trample women’s rights in sports.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Kean promotes Assoc. AD Jay Sgaramella to Senior Assoc. AD. (link)
➤ Colorado College hires Lincoln (MO) (DII) Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student Success Fred Holmes as its new Assoc. AD for Compliance, Student-Athlete Success and Operations. (link)
➤ Rutgers-Newark Assoc. AD/SWA Mary Stadelmann will retire after a quarter-century with the Scarlet Raiders. (link)

Coaches Corner…
➤ Manhalttanville promotes Men’s Lacrosse AC Jack Landel to HC. (link)
➤ Ozarks elevates Softball Volunteer AC Ben Barnes to HC. (link)
➤ Roanoke names Virginia Athletic Foundation (DI) Assoc. Director of Donor Experience/former USA Football NFL Flag Manager Elizabeth Faust as its first Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)

Starting in 2027-28, first-year full-time students and transfer students from New Hampshire community colleges whose families earn up to $100K will be able to attend Keene State and Plymouth State tuition free. (link)

Brookings Institution senior fellow Phillip Levine contends the recent surge in colleges offering free tuition based on household income serves as an effective messaging tool to prevent prospective students from being deterred by high sticker prices, and Inside Higher Ed's Olivia Sanchez notes that schools that report these transparent pricing models successfully drive enrollment interest among lower- and middle-income demographics. Rice (DI) VP for Enrollment Yvonne Romero explains that students previously excluded themselves without realizing they qualified for aid against the school's $97K cost of attendance. Rice now covers full tuition and living expenses for families earning under $100K, while Colby caps family contributions at $20K for households earning between $150K and $200K. Levine emphasized that simplified financial models are critical for maintaining socioeconomic diversity following the Supreme Court's restriction on affirmative action: "Their main contribution is a one-sentence communication device to get across the point that college might be less expensive than you think. For many students, it’s just communicated to them the assistance of financial aid that already existed. They already would have gotten free tuition—they just didn’t know it." (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Director Athletic Communication (Saint Francis University / Loretto, PA): Saint Francis University, a Division III member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, invites applications for a full time Assistant Director, Athletic Communications. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Vice President, Licensing & Trademarks (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Lead the University of Houston System's licensing & trademarks strategy, protecting institutional brands and driving revenue through high-impact partnerships and innovative licensing programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator, Athletic Communications (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist the Dir., Athletics Communications with the internal and external media distribution for Stevenson’s Athletics Department, with a primary focus on the department’s video/webcasting efforts. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice seeks a strategic athletics leader to drive championship success, strengthen student-athlete experiences, grow revenue, elevate Rice nationally, and navigate college athletics’ evolving landscape. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Houston? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position can be found HERE. 

Senior Vice President - Men's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Senior leader for ACC Men’s Basketball, driving competitive success, national profile, championship experience and commercial value while overseeing scheduling, officiating and key partnerships. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Charlotte? Click HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is seeking a dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to join the staff of one the most historically strong programs in the NCAA D3 ranks. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): This position plays a key role in elevating the visibility of Lawrence Athletics through strategic media relations, digital content creation, live streaming management, and statistical services. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Shenandoah University / Winchester, VA): Lead 75+ coaches and staff to drive competitive and academic success across 23 DIII sports. Expand the Hornets' community impact and athletic fundraising in the Shenandoah Valley. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Winchester? Click HERE.

Commissioner (Southern Conference / Spartanburg, SC): Reporting to the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner serves as the Conference's chief executive officer, providing strategic, administrative, and external leadership for member institutions. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Spartanburg? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic, resourceful coach to lead a competitive Softball program, including all aspects of planning-managing-maintaining program w/primary emphasis on recruiting quality student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hanover? Click HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Athletic Trainer to join us in supporting our student athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): The Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all intercollegiate athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Please see full description below. More details HERE.

Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): This position is full-time and time-limited, beginning at the time of hire and continuing through 6/30/27. The individual selected for this interim role is encouraged to apply for the permanent role. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Boston? Click HERE.

Head Flag Football Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): Summary and Scope of Position: The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful women’s flag football program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Athletic Event & Facility Operations Specialist (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): The Athletic Events and Facilities Specialist assists with maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletics Event Management Administrator (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): Brandeis is hiring an Athletic Event Management Administrator to support the logistical execution and facility readiness for varsity contests at the NCAA Division III level and aquatics operations. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications (Southeastern Conference / Birmingham, AL): The Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications will provide strategic leadership for the Southeastern Conference’s communication efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Thiel College seeks an innovative and energetic Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach to lead and advance its NCAA Division III Men’s lacrosse program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Greenville? Click HERE.

Assistant Coach, Women's Hockey (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Assist the Head Coach in managing a Division I women’s hockey program, including recruiting, player development, academic and personal support and on/off-ice instruction. More details HERE.

Administrative Coordinator (Chapman University / Orange, CA): The Administrative Coordinator supports the Athletics Department's daily operations, front office, finances, HR, and fundraising events. Requires collaborating across campus and working flexible hours More details HERE.

Events and Travel Manager - Athletic Administration (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Manager of Events and Travel - Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Assist the Director of Athletics Communication in all areas of media relations, promotion and creative content for the department, executing gameday production and supervising gameday personnel. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Loras College / Dubuque, IA): Will assist in the communications and media relations for all 24 varsity athletic programs, including the 23 NCAA Division III athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Head Coach is the person responsible for all aspects of leading a NCAA program in the sport of Softball. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Alfred? Click HERE.

Head Coach MW Swimming/Aquatics Director (Misericordia University / Dallas, PA): Leadership, administration, and overall operation of the swimming program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Dallas? Click HERE.

Internship and Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach: (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Thiel College seeks an Intern to serve as Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach More details HERE.

Head Coach - William Smith Tennis (Hobart & William Smith College / Geneva, NY): The William Smith Tennis Head Coach is responsible for the organization and management of a highly competitive NCAA Division III tennis program More details HERE.

Head Coach - Track and Field (Eastern Mennonite University / Harrisonburg, VA): Elevate EMU Track & Field! We're hiring a Sprints & Jumps Head Coach to recruit top talent and inspire academic and athletic excellence. Shape our future champions! More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Harrisonburg? Click HERE.