NCAA Committee Appointments

Division I Appointments
Division II Appointments
Division III Appointments

DIVISION I APPOINTMENTS

NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Committee Appointments

(September 2007)

(All Terms Begin Immediately And End As Noted.)

Division I Women's Basketball Committee (One Vacancy)

Heather Gores, Associate Director of Athletics, Gonzaga University, West Coast Conference (DI). Term ends September 1, 2012.

Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee (Two Interim Vacancies)

Liza Kelly, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, University of Denver, Sun Belt Conference (Fbs), replacing Cathy Swezey. Term ends September 1, 2009 (Eligible for reappointment).

Men's And Women's Skiing Committee (Interim Vacancy).

Andy Leroy, Director of Alpine Skiing Operations, University Of Denver, Sun Belt Conference (FBS), replacing Tom Arnstein. Term ends September 1, 2008 (Eligible for reappointment).

Division I Women's Volleyball Committee (Interim Vacancy).

Terry Gawlik, Associate Director of Athletics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Big Ten Conference (FBS) replacing Regina Sullivan. Term ends September 1, 2011.

Men's Water Polo Committee (Interim Vacancy).

Corey Aronstam, Assistant Director of Athletics For Development, Iona College, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (DI), replacing Patrick Lyon. Term ends September 1, 2010.

Men's Basketball Rules Committee (Interim Vacancy)

Gary Williams, Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Maryland, College Park, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS), replacing the late Skip Prosser. Term ends September 1, 2008.

Men's Lacrosse Rules Committee (Reappointment)

Brian Voelker, Men's Lacrosse Coach, University of Pennsylvania, Ivy Group (FCS).

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet

(June 2007)

All terms begin September 1, 2007, and end September 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Division I Field Hockey Committee

Michelle Madison, head field hockey coach, University of Virginia, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS).

Division I Women's Golf Committee

Immediate vacancy replacing Bradley Taylor: Robert Goodman, senior associate commissioner, Colonial Athletic Association (FCS). Term ends September 1, 2008.

Men's Gymnastics Committee

One year term extension for Yoshi Hayasaki, gymnastics coach, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Big Ten Conference (FBS).

Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee

Cathy Reese, head women?s lacrosse coach, University of Maryland, College Park, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS).
Teddi Burns, associate director of athletics, Loyola College (Maryland), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (DI).

Men's and Women's Rifle Committee

Marling Newt Engle, head rifle coach, University of Akron, Mid-American Conference (FBS).
William Smith, head rifle coach, The Citadel, Southern Conference (FCS).

Division I Women's Rowing Committee

Marshall Foley, assistant commissioner for championships, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (DI).

Division I Men's Soccer Committee

One year term extension for Earl Koberlein, associate director of athletics, Stanford University, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).
John Diffley, senior associate director of athletics, St. John's University (New York), Big East Conference (FBS).
Elmar Bolowich, head men's soccer coach, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS).
Schellas Hyndman, head men?s soccer coach, Southern Methodist University, Conference USA (FBS).

Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Committee

Douglas Knuth, director of athletics development, University of Utah, Mountain West Conference (FBS) men's interests.
Brandon McNeill, associate director of athletics, University of Kansas, Big 12 Conference (FBS) women's interests.

Women's Water Polo Committee

Immediate vacancy replacing Danielle Altman: Dan Klatt, head women's water polo coach, University of California, Irvine, Big West Conference (DI). Term ends September 1, 2008.
Andrew Schwartz, senior associate director of athletics, Wagner College, Northeast Conference (FCS).

Football Rules Committee

Immediate vacancy replacing Dan Beebe: Dennis Franchione, head football coach, Texas A&M University, College Station, Big 12 Conference (FBS). Term ends September 1, 2009.

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division I Management Council ADCOM
(June 2007)

Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet

Dwight Datcher, director of athletics, Howard University, term begins July 1, 2007, and ends July 1, 2011 (not eligible for reappointment).

Division I Committee on Athletics Certification

Amy Folan, associate director of athletics, University of Texas at Austin, replacing Gerald Lage. Term begins immediately and ends September 1, 2008 (eligible for reappointment).

Committee on Women's Athletics

Bernard Muir, director of athletics, Georgetown University. Term begins September 1, 2007, and ends September 1, 2011 (not eligible for reappointment).

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Alexandra Morley, University of Hartford. Term begins immediately and ends September 1, 2009 (not eligible for reappointment).

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division I Management Council ADCOM
(May 2007)

All cabinet terms are effective July 1, 2007, unless otherwise noted. Cabinet terms end July 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Division I Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet

Robert Gundlach, Northwestern University, Big Ten Conference
Koni Daws-Overstreet, Southern Methodist University, Conference USA (effective immediately - term ends July 1, 2008 - eligible for reappointment).
Derrick Gragg, Eastern Michigan University, Mid American (at large)
Kelvin Koong, Oregon State University, Pacific-10 Conference
Petrina Long, UCLA, Pacific-10 Conference (reappointment)
Kathy Keene, Sun Belt Conference, Sun Belt Conference (reappointment)
Anthony Archbald, Western Athletic Conference (reappointment)
Kenneth White, Utah State University, Western Athletic Conference (reappointment)

Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet

Dan Radakovich, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlantic Coast Conference
Ian McCaw, Baylor University, Big 12 Conference (reappointment)
Mike Thomas, University of Cincinnati, Big East Conference ? term ends July 1, 2009 (eligible for reappointment).
Mark Murphy, Northwestern University, Big Ten Conference
Lisa Campos, University of Texas at El Paso, Conference USA (reappointment)
Dawn Rogers, Arizona State University, Pacific-10 Conference
Valerie Sheley, University of South Carolina, Columbia, Southeastern
Rick Mello, Sun Belt Conference

[Note: Cabinet appointments will be effective July 1, 2007 unless otherwise noted.]

Division I Football Issues Committee

Jeffrey Bourne, James Madison University, Colonial Athletic Association, effective with the Colonial Athletic Association's change in subdivisional classification. Our records will indicate a term start of July 1, 2007, and end of September 1, 2009 (eligible for reappointment).

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division I Management Council

(April 2007)

Terms September 1, 2007-September 1, 2011 unless otherwise specified.

Committee on Academic Performance

Philip Di Stefano, provost and executive vice chancellor, University of Colorado, Boulder;
Samantha Huge, associate AD for compliance, Georgetown University;
Duer Sharp, associate commissioner, Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Committee on Athletic Certification

Joe Beckham, FAR, Florida State University, replacing Gerald Lage - (term ends 9/1/08 - eligible for reappointment);
Nathan Hatch, president, Wake Forest University;
Judy Genshaft, president, University of South Florida;
Christopher Ritrievi, associate AD, University of Utah;
Joanne Glasser, president, Eastern Kentucky University;
Wheeler Brown, associate AD, North Carolina A&T State University;
Robin Truiett-Theodorson, assistant AD, Towson University;
Brian Linnane, president, Loyola College (Maryland).

Division I Football Issues Committee

Robert (Bob) Marcum, AD, Marshall University, replacing L. Watson Brown (Conference USA) (term ends 9/1/08-eligible for reappointment);
Kirby Hocutt, AD, Ohio University (Mid-American);
Paul Kregs, AD, University of New Mexico (Mountain West);
Bruce McCutcheon, AD, Lafayette College (Patriot);
Robert Hill, AD, Stephen F. Austin State University (Southland);
Steve Pederson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (Big 12) (reappointment).

Division I Legislative Review Interpretations Committee

Ellen Ferris, associate provost for athletic compliance, University of Southern California; Frank Harrell, associate AD, Tennessee Technological University; Jacqueline Campbell, associate commissioner, Atlantic-10 Conference.

Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee

Karin A Lee, assistant AD, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

Research Committee

Katie Hill, senior associate AD, Clemson University.

Committee on Sportsmanship & Ethical Conduct

John Blanchard, senior associate AD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Committee on Women's Athletics

Stan Williamson, AD, Campbell University; Beth Miller, senior associate AD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Division I AEC Cabinet

Marcia Boyd, director of financial aid, Florida A&M University (public financial aid officer);
Alois Blackwell, Texas Southern University (Southwestern Athletic Conference);
Peter Carlon, University of Texas at Arlington (Southland Conference);
Jean Gee, University of Montana (Big Sky Conference);
Herman Holt, University of North Carolina, Asheville (Big South Conference);
Stephanie Jarvis, Horizon League (replacing Roderick Perry -- term begins immediately and ends 7/1/08 ? eligible for reappointment);
Doug King, Southern Conference;
William Ravell, Florida A&M University (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) (replacing Novelle Dickenson ? terms begins immediately and ends 7/1/09 ? not eligible for reappointment).

Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet

Gregory Burke, Northwestern State University (Southland Conference);
Kenneth Ferguson, University of Missouri, Kansas City (Mid-Continent Conference) (replacing
Jennifer Samble -- term begins 5/1/07 and ends 7/1/10 ? not eligible for reappointment);
Woody Gibson, High Point University (Big South Conference);
Patrick Lyons, Iona College (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference);
Marty Miller, Norfolk State University (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference);
Deborah Paul, Southern University, Baton Rouge (Southwestern Athletic Conference);
Bruce Rasmussen, Creighton University (Missouri Valley Conference).

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division I Championship/Competition Cabinet
(February 2007)

All terms begin September 1, 2007, and end September 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Division I Baseball Committee

Bobby Staub, director of athletics, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Sun Belt Conference (FBS).
John Anderson, head baseball coach, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Big Ten Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's Basketball Committee (terms end September 1, 2012)

Lynn Hickey, director of athletics, University of Texas at San Antonio, Southland Conference (FCS).
Jeffrey Hathaway, director of athletics, University of Connecticut, Big East Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's Basketball Committee (terms end September 1, 2012)

Lynn Hickey, director of athletics, University of Texas at San Antonio, Southland Conference (FCS).
Jeffrey Hathaway, director of athletics, University of Connecticut, Big East Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's Basketball Issues Committee

Michael J. Thomas, director of athletics, University of Cincinnati, Big East Conference (FBS).
Dean Lee, director of athletics, Arkansas State University, Sun Belt Conference (FBS).
Ron Bertovich, deputy commissioner for basketball, Colonial Athletic Association (FCS-9/1/07).

Division I Women's Basketball Committee (terms end September 1, 2012)

James Phillips, director of athletics, Northern Illinois University, Mid-American Conference (FBS).
Bill Nepfel, associate director of athletics, University of San Francisco, West Coast Conference (DI).

Division I Women's Basketball Issues Committee

Ceal Barry, associate director of athletics for students, University of Colorado, Boulder, Big 12 Conference (FBS).
Marie Tuite, senior woman administrator, University of Washington, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).
Jean Berger, assistant director of athletics, Drake University, Missouri Valley Conference (DI).

Women's Bowling Committee

Barbara Lewis, head women's bowling coach, Arkansas State University, Sun Belt Conference (FBS).

Division I Football Championships Committee

Bruce McCutcheon, director of athletics, Lafayette College, The Patriot League.
Robert Bernardi, director of athletics, Nicholls State University, Southland Conference.

Division I Men's Golf Committee

Jack Key, associate commissioner, Southland Conference (FCS).
Darin Spease, senior associate director of athletics, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Atlantic 10 Conference (DI-9/1/-7).

Division I Women's Golf Committee

Sharon Hanson, associate director of athletics, Creighton University, Missouri Valley Conference (DI).
Mary Lou Mulflur, head coach, University of Washington, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).

Men's Gymnastics Committee

Reappoint Ragine Dvorak, assistant director of athletics, University of Michigan, Big Ten Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's Ice Hockey Committee

Robert Driscoll, director of athletics, Providence College, Big East Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's Lacrosse Committee

Robert Scalise, director of athletics, Harvard University, Ivy Group (FCS).
Dermot Coll, associate director of athletics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Mountain West Conference (FBS).

Division I Women's Rowing Committee

Lauren Venarchik, director of championships/special events, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (DI).

Men's and Women's Skiing Committee

Cory Schwartz, coordinator of skiing/head Nordic coach, University of New Hampshire, America East Conference (DI).

Division I Women's Soccer Committee

Rena Richardson, head women's soccer coach, University of Tulsa, Conference USA (FBS).
Melissa Conti, assistant commissioner for championships, Colonial Athletic Association (FCS-9/1/07).
Marianne Vydra, associate director of athletics, Oregon State University, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).

Division I Softball Committee

Robin Petrini, head softball coach, Pennsylvania State University, Big Ten Conference (FBS).
Mary Bowman, associate director of athletics, University of Utah, Mountain West Conference (FBS).

Division I Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Committee

Pamela A. Overton, associate director of athletics for student services, Florida State University, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS).
Rickey Perkins, head swimming and diving coach, University of Evansville, Missouri Valley Conference (DI).

Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Committee

Beth Goode, interim senior woman administrator, Stanford University, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS) men's interests.

Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee

Elizabeth Donohue, assistant director of athletics, Marist College, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (DI).
Maisha Palmer, athletic academic advisor/life skills, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, Big East Conference (FBS).
Robyne Johnson, director of track and field and cross country, Boston University, America East Conference (DI).

Division I Women's Volleyball Committee

Regina Sullivan, senior associate director of athletics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Big Ten Conference (FBS).
Cindy Gannon, associate director of athletics, Southeast Missouri State University, Ohio Valley Conference (FCS).
Lauren Tietjen, associate director of athletics, Kansas State University (FBS).

Men's Water Polo Committee

Jeff Heidmous, assistant director of athletics for athletics programs, U.S. Air Force Academy, Mountain West Conference (FBS).

Women's Water Polo Committee

John Tanner, head women's water polo coach, Stanford University, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).

Division I Wrestling Committee

Steve Garland, head wrestling coach, University of Virginia, Atlantic Coast Conference (FBS).
Jim Zalesky, head wrestling coach, Oregon State University, Pacific-10 Conference (FBS).

Baseball Rules Committee

Elvis Dominguez, head baseball coach, Eastern Kentucky University, Ohio Valley Conference (FCS).

Men's Basketball Rules Committee

Mike Brey, head men's basketball coach, University of Notre Dame, Big East Conference (FBS).
Rick Hartzell, director of athletics, University of Northern Iowa, Missouri Valley Conference (DI).

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DIVISION II APPOINTMENTS

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division II Administrative Committee
(May 2007)

Division II Academic Requirements Committee

Doran, assistant director of athletics, Wilmington College (Delaware) to replace Barbara Cleghorn. Term begins July1, 2007, and ends September 1, 2008 (eligible for reappointment).
David Gardner, faculty athletics representative, Henderson State University to replace Paul Guthrie. Term begins immediately and ends September 1, 2010 (not eligible for reappointment).

NCAA Research Committee

Reappoint Jeff Cawlfield, University of Missouri Rolla. Term ends September 1, 2011 (not eligible for reappointment).

Division II Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee

Reappoint Paul Engelmann, faculty athletics representative, University of Central Missouri. Term ends September 1, 2010 (eligible for reappointment).
Will Lynch, faculty athletics representative, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Term begins September 1, 2007, and ends September 1, 2010 (eligible for reappointment).

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division II Administrative Committee
(February 2007)

All terms begin September 1, 2007, and end September 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Division II Legislation Committee

Reappointed Patricia Metz Hardin, SWA, Concord University; and Diana Kling, compliance coordinator, Peach Belt Conference.
Marcus Grant, director of compliance, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association; Eileen McDonough, FAR, Barry University.

Division II Membership Committee

Reappointed Monique Morgan, assistant commissioner, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Gil Cloud, AD, Upper Iowa University; and Jim Johnson, incoming commissioner, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Division II Nominating Committee

Reappointed Dan Kenney, director of athletics, University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Division II Championships Committee

Jeffrey Eisen, AD, Mount Olive College; and Bill Fusco, AD, Sonoma State University.

Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee

Wayne Tanna, compliance coordinator, Chaminade University.

Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethnical Conduct

LaToya Greene, assistant AD, Mount Olive College.

Committee on Women's Athletics

Pamm Hubbard, assistant AD, University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division II Administrative Committee
(February 2007)

Division II Membership Committee

Roger Thomas, commissioner, North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, replacing Jim Johnson. Term begins immediately and ends 9/1/10 (not eligible for reappointment).

Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Christopher Odom, Angelo State University. Term begins immediately and ends 1/10 (not eligible for reappointment).

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DIVISION III APPOINTMENTS

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division III Presidents Council and Management Council (April 2007)

All terms begin September 1, 2007, and end September 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Division III Financial Aid Committee

Immediate vacancy replacing Dennis Hefner -- Charles Edmonson, president, Alfred University. Term ends January 2009 (eligible for reappointment).
June 1, 2007, vacancy - replacing Garnett Purnell who becomes the Management Council representative
Michael Hendricks, vice president for enrollment management, Catholic University. Term ends January 2009 (eligible for reappointment).

Minority Opportunities and Interests Committe

Reappoint Donna Ledwin, commissioner, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.

Division III Women's Basketball Committee

East region: Michael Lindberg, associate director of athletics, Ithaca College.

Division III Field Hockey Committee

Immediate vacancy replacing Stacey Watts (New England East region): Julie Muller, commissioner, North Atlantic Conference. Term ends September 1, 2008 (eligible for reappointment).
One-year term extension for Penny Kempf.

Division III Women's Soccer Committee

South region: Joeleen Akin, director of athletics, Agnes Scott College.

Division III Women's Tennis Committee

Atlantic South region: Ximena Moore, head women's tennis coach, Huntingdon College.

Division III Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee

Great Lakes region: Mark Northuis, cross country and track and field coach, Hope College.

Committee Appointments Approved by the Division III Administrative Committee
(February 2007)

Division III Baseball Committee

Mid-Atlantic region: Christopher McKnight, associate director of athletics/head baseball coach, Frostburg State University. Midwest region: Gary Karner, commissioner, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Division III Men's Basketball Committee

Mid-Atlantic region: David Martin, director of athletics, College Misericordia. South region: Patrick Cunningham, men?s basketball coach, Trinity University (Texas).

Division III Women's Basketball Committee

Great Lakes region: Roger Ingles, director of athletics, Ohio Wesleyan University.

Division III Football Committee

Christopher Smith, head football coach, Grove City College.

Division III Women's Golf Committee

Reappoint Michael Wagner, Illinois Wesleyan University. Appoint Eva Dean Folkert, women?s director of athletics/women?s golf coach, Hope College.

Women's Gymnastics Committee

Reappoint Paul Plinske, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

Division III Women's Ice Hockey Committee

ECAC East: Cheryl Aaron, assistant director of athletics, University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Division III Women's Lacrosse Committee

South Atlantic region: Scott Musa, assistant director of athletics, Shenandoah University.

Division III Rowing Committee

Reappoint Paul Wilkins, Chapman University.

Division III Men's Soccer Committee

Mid-Atlantic region: Girish Thakar, head men?s and women?s soccer coach, Westminster College (Pennsylvania).

Division III Softball Committee

Reappoint Anita Kubicka, Montclair State University.

Division III Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Committee

Nancy Bigelow, women?s swimming coach, Tufts University; and Betsy Mitchell, director of athletics and recreation, Allegheny College.

Division III Men's Tennis Committee

West region: Danny Powell, executive athletics director, Hendrix College.

Division III Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee

Reappoint Jennifer Potter, Ithaca College; and Chuck Wilcoxen, Principia College.

Division III Women's Volleyball Committee

Midwest region: Karen Kunka, compliance coordinator/head volleyball coach, North Central College. West region: Rick Swan, head women?s volleyball coach, Colorado College.

Women's Water Polo Committee (immediate appointment).

Brian Streeter, director of athletics, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, the Behrend College, replacing Joseph Martin. Term ends September 1, 2009 (not eligible for reappointment).

Division III Wrestling Committee

Midwest region: Jeff Swenson, assistant dean for athletics and recreation, Augsburg College.

Baseball Rules Committe

Reappoint Eric Etchison, Maryville College (Tennessee).

Men's Basketball Rules Committee

John M. Thompson, director of athletics/head basketball coach, North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Women?s Lacrosse Rules Committee

Reappoint Christine Paradis, Amherst College.

Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee

Leslie Poolman, director of athletics, Dickinson College. [Note: assigned a two-year term to fix rotation. Term ends September 1, 2009 (eligible for reappointment).

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