Edition #18
October 30, 2026
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Daytona State AD/Dean of the School of Health & Wellness Alison Mohr joined College.town’s Kristen Eargle to dive into her transition to the chair, the Falcons’ culture and more. Here are some of her most notable comments…
➤ After 28 years with the institution, Mohr on the lessons learned from former AD Will Dunn: “He empowered me really throughout my career to take chances and take opportunities. And I was pretty eager to seek out information and want to be involved from the get-go. So he empowered me to do those things and I think it really, really helped bring me along and we always talked through things. We don't ever make decisions on our own, so we always talk through things when we get into certain situations and being able to do that with him alongside him. Then, obviously, he was the one taking those across campus if it needed to go across campus, and now the difference is I'm that person taking it across campus.”
➤ On facility improvements and institutional support: “We just finished a huge renovation in our fitness center added on an area that's just for student-athletes and got all brand-new equipment. Another project we just finished was a multipurpose field practice facility for all the teams to use it, but essentially our men's and women's soccer teams, flag football teams will practice over that practice facility, a brand new indoor golf simulator. I mean, 12-time national champions and finally got them a space. That rainy Florida weather sometimes kills us, and we can't get out there on the course. We've now got an indoor simulator and putting green that they can putt inside and that's been huge. So a lot of great things. We're always looking to upgrade.”
➤ What does success look like moving forward? “So to me it's just continuing what we've built and continuing to build upon it. … As long as we continue to do those things, and obviously we want our kids to graduate, we want them to matriculate to the next level. Seeing the successes of our coaches and some of our former coaches that have moved on now to bigger things, I don't want to say better, but I'm going to say bigger. Those things are important and hearing back from them is always great to see them be successful on top of it. … So that success to me is just continuing what we've been doing and really seeing that flourish going forward.” (link)
Paradise Valley AD Christina Hundley sat down on Women 360 to dive into the value of committee experience on her career. “I think it's a huge asset on both sides of the coin. Both for myself as a female administrator, but also on the men's side of the house, if you will, there's been a lot of separation and coming up through the ranks for the last 20 or 30 years that separation has become lesser but I think there's still room to bridge the gap there. … My work with the national office, with the board and with all the committees that I serve on, has given me a great appreciation for the breadth of what we do. It’s very easy for ADs and coaches to become very myopic. … However, understanding the big picture and hopefully having some impact in the big picture has helped me bring home those lessons and how we play on the national stage with 500-plus institutions across the country and where we fit into that picture.” (link)
NorthWest Arkansas plans to expand its athletic department with the addition of baseball in the spring of 2028 and softball the following year. Facilities for those new programs are not currently included in NWACC’s facility master plan and AD Brooke Brewer tells Axios NW Arkansas’ Alex Golden they are working on an agreement to utilize an off-campus facility. President Dennis Rittle says that the Eagles’ new booster club is working to raise funds for a new soccer/track & field/cross country facility. Amidst a number of major facility projects, Rittle adds that the college plans to be debt-free by 2035. (link)
The New Balance Future Stars Series will host two junior college baseball events at the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field to open the 2027 collegiate season through its ongoing partnership with the NJCAA. The back-to-back events will bring 17 team entries representing 16 institutions to Arlington. “The collaboration is designed to elevate junior college baseball through expanded national exposure, advanced player evaluation, development opportunities and high-profile events that connect student-athletes with four-year institutions and professional baseball organizations.” (link)
People & Places…
➤ Passaic County narrows its presidential search to three finalists: former Maryland’s Secretary of Higher Education/Montgomery senior administrator Sanjay Rai, former Anna Maria (NCAA DIII) SVP for Academic Affairs and Professor of Communications Chioma Ugochukwu, and former Community College of Philadelphia President Donald Guy Generals. (link)
➤ NACDA names Summit Racing Equipment Search and Discovery Engineer Eddie Mitchell as VP, effective November 9. Mitchell will be working primarily in the database, membership and event registration space, eventually replacing 31-year NACDA veteran Brian Horning, who announced plans to retire following the convention in June. (link)
➤ Polk State taps Softball AC/alum Brittany Anderson as its Interim HC for this season. (link)
The National Park Board of Trustees approved a resolution to negotiate and finalize a merger agreement with the University of Arkansas System. If approved by UA Trustees, NPC would become the 10th community college in Arkansas to join the system. NPC Board Chair Jim Hale: “After careful consideration, the Board concluded that joining the University of Arkansas System is in the best interests of our students, employees and the communities we serve. Dr. Derden and his team did a thorough job of presenting the information the Board needed to understand the benefits of the merger and make the decision to move forward.” (link)
Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center of 46% of institutions shows public two-year undergraduate enrollment is up 1.1% year-over-year and up 4.6% from fall 2024 to 2026. Louisiana saw the biggest year-over-year jump in undergraduate students, with a 7.8% increase in students. From fall 2024 to fall 2026, Kentucky (+9.6%), Idaho (+8.2%), North Carolina (+7.2%), New Mexico (+7.0%) and Texas (+6.3%) saw the most growth. On the other end, Vermont has seen the largest two-year drop in undergraduate students at 5.4%. Among the top major fields, Mechanic and Repair Technologies and Health Professions saw the largest increases, up 6.1% and 4.3% respectively, while computer and information science enrollment plummeted 12.3%. Senior Research Director Matthew Holsapple: “The important change this fall isn’t widespread decline; it’s the loss of that broad-based growth we saw last year.” (link, link - data)
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(NEW!) Physical Education Instructor/North Platte Community College Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Head Coach (Mid-Plains Community College / North Platte, NE): Full-time Physical Education/head men’s and women’s wrestling coach. Quality teaching and coaching, including sportsmanship, a commitment to success in the classroom, and recruiting experience. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to North Platte? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual-role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Seeking energetic assistant coach to join one of the top UMAC teams in our conference championship drive. Full benefit eligible position w/ cost-free on-campus housing package included. ROLL Cougs! More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. More details HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details HERE.
Director of the Adams/Wyche Center for Academic Success (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Director of Athletic Academic Center. Responsible for Student-Athlete success, development, and well-being. More details HERE.
Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.
Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.
Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach (Kellogg Community College / Battle Creek, MI): The Student-Athlete Support Services Coach serves as a member of the Kellogg Community College Athletics Department with primary responsibility for coaching, developing, and supporting student-athletes. More details HERE.
Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.
Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Volleyball Coach (Georgetown College / Georgetown, KY): Part-time assistant coach role assisting with recruiting, training, scouting, instructing and coaching. More details HERE.
Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.
Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.
Head Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis (Indiana Wesleyan University / Marion, IN): The Head Coach is responsible for the men's and women's tennis budget, strategic planning, courts and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion and leadership of the team. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Marion? Click HERE.
Director for Athletic Communications (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Full-time position writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for assigned sports. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Full Time Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] (DIII) More details HERE.
Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Fort Hays State University seeks a graduate assistant for internal operations and event facility management for the athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.
Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Pittsburgh? Click HERE.
RIT University Advancement Associate Director (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Associate Director builds & advances the prospect pipeline in support of university priorities, with a dedicated focus on Athletics, Parents and Sentinel Society. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Oversees athletic facility operations, staffing, scheduling and maintenance; coordinates ROTC and events; and manages athletic equipment inventory, budgeting, ordering, issuance, laundry, and repairs. More details HERE.
Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a women's lacrosse head coach. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Whittier? Click HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Quincy University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): Associate Athletic Trainer - maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program, under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Coordinator of Internal Operations (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The Coordinator for Internal Operations, Athletics position is a full-time 10-month position within the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Aquatics and Facilities Coordinator (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys leadership, event operations, facility management, and collaboration in a dynamic collegiate athletics environment. More details HERE.
Faculty | Athletic Training/Kinesiology (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching assigned courses, advising students, advising research projects, maintaining/obtaining contemporary expertise, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.
Deputy Director of Athletics, Title IX Coordinator (California State University – San Marcos / San Marcos, CA): Come join an amazing NCAA DII institution competing in the CCAA conference who values the student-athlete experience, academics, athletics, and the holistic development of our student-athletes. More details HERE.
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.