Ohio University Athletic Director Julie Cromer joined the Higher Ed Athletics podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. Smith and Cromer start by going inside the head of an AD planning for sports in the fall and doing so within the framework of the overall institution’s plan. She reflects on her first year in the AD Chair… Read more »
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HEA at SII: Long Island University Athletic Director William Martinov Jr.
In October 2018, Long Island University announced it would consolidate the athletic departments at both of the private institution’s campuses of LIU Brooklyn (D1) and LIU Post (D2) into a single D1 institution beginning at the start of the 2019-2020 academic year, a target date it successfully hit until COVID-19 canceled spring sports. The unification,… Read more »
HEA at SII: University of Central Florida Deputy Athletic Director Eric Wood
Dr. Eric Wood, UCF Deputy Athletic Director, joined the Higher Ed Athletics podcast. In this episode Smith and Wood discuss pursuing advanced degrees and how they can be helpful for current and future athletic directors based on challenges facing the industry. Deciding to pursue a doctoral degree was an intentional decision for Wood to demonstrate… Read more »
HEA at SII: Southern Utah University President Scott L. Wyatt
Southern Utah University President Scott L. Wyatt joined the Higher Ed Athletics podcast to talk athletic topics, such as presidential communication because of the NCAA/Big Sky Conference governance structures. President Wyatt opens up about the inside conversation and decision process for canceling the Big Sky men’s basketball tournament and spring sports, as well as how… Read more »
HEA at SII: Indiana University Vice President & Athletic Director Fred Glass
Glass tells the story of his unconventional and unforeseen path to the AD chair at his alma mater after working as a public official and lawyer. Smith and Glass cover a number of different topics, including how and why IU has spent approximately $300 million on facility enhancements in the past decade, the relationship between… Read more »
HEA at SII: Robert Morris University President Chris Howard
Travis Smith is joined by Robert Morris University President Dr. Chris Howard on the Higher Ed Athletics podcast. Smith and Dr. Howard discuss presidential oversight in the NCAA governance model and Dr. Howard shares his thoughts on how cash in the system has led us to the Name, Image and Likeness moment. As his term… Read more »
HEA at SII: University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart
Kentucky’s Mitch Barnhart joined HEA Insider for a wide ranging conversation on the Higher Ed Athletics podcast. Barnhart explains why and how a Power 5 AD keeps the focus on non-revenue sports in a football and men’s basketball driven market. Barnhart then sheds light on the built-in relationship between athletic directors and presidents that comes… Read more »
HEA at SII: Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork
Travis Smith sits down with Athletic Director Ross Bjork to talk about Texas A&M University and the importance of being knowledgeable about all facets of the institution and state legislature. Higher Ed Athletics · Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork
HEA at SII: Indiana State University Athletic Director Sherard Clinkscales
Travis Smith sits down with Athletic Director Sherard Clinkscales to talk about Indiana State University and building a sustainable model of athletic success within the scope of higher education. Higher Ed Athletics · Indiana State Athletic Director Sherard Clinkscales
HEA at SII: University of Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens
HEA sat down with Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens to discuss how philanthropy from Nike’s Phil and Penny Knight have helped the athletic department innovate and build the “Decade of the Duck.” The two discuss the often unnoticed impact athletic success can have on an institution as Mullens shares plenty of examples of collaboration happening… Read more »