The Score: November 23, 2022

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Important Dates & Reminders

NOVEMBER 23 (Noon)-25: The NAIA national office, eligibility center and InCred are closed for Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER 30: Eligibility center closed at 3 p.m. CT for staff development.

DECEMBER 1: ROA year-end report deadline. If you have questions or need to schedule a one-on-one data collection tutorial, contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach.

DECEMBER 1: Fall 2022 PlayNAIA application cancellations. See the Eligibility Edge below for details.

DECEMBER 14: Deadline for transcripts to be received for students who need an eligibility center decision prior to the holiday closure.

DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 2: The NAIA national office is closed. The eligibility center and InCred will offer limited services for winter holiday.

JANUARY 3: All proposed amendments to the NAIA Constitution or Bylaws must be submitted to the national office via legislative@naia.org.

News

NAIA Launches "The Room" Speaker Series

"The Room" Speaker Series is in full swing. Join Dr. Katie Ervin, Park University student-athletes, and coaches as they get candid about how to lead a team on the court and in the classroom, leading through example, and paths to leadership.

Episodes 2 and 3 will drop in December, so continue to encourage your conference and campus ASA/SAAC members to watch and follow along. To stay up to date on "The Room" follow @playNAIA on social media for bonus content and promos for upcoming episodes.

Update Your School's NAIA Profile to Recruit Students

Do you know that prospective student-athletes can find and learn about your school on the NAIA website? Take advantage of this tool by keeping your school profile up-to-date.

Please review your web profile then go to NAIAHelp.com to make revisions. After logging in, use the link on the left navigation bar to access the form. For questions or help updating your school's profile, contact Tony Bybee.

Legislative Services: Use of Non-Term Credits and Reliance on Transcript

In preparation for students who may need to take winter, non-term courses for eligibility, please see this article about how to treat transfer credits taken during non-term sessions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

NEW: Senior Woman Leaders Lunch & Learn

The next lunch & learn for senior woman leaders will take place December 14 at 12pm Central. Betsy A. Cutler, M. Ed., President & CEO for the Cutler Wellness Program will talk about the importance of supporting mental health for both athletes and administrators. Learn more about the the Lunch & Learn Series, as well as the December 14th webinar here.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. As we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and regalia of Native Americans, we have created resources and more cultural awareness of the only Native American university in the NAIA - Haskell University, Go here to learn more. Also, we encourage you to share your institution's stories and tag us at @playnaia on Facebook and Instagram and @NAIA on LinkedIn and Twitter.

DEI Resources Available

Did you know that the NAIA RISE committee continues to build DEI resources for NAIA members? Check out these resources to help you get started and connect on topics for your athletics department.

Sponsorships

NEW: Breakthrough Summit on Dec. 16

@Hudl and @WeCOACH are proud to bring back BreakThrough Summit for year four on December 16, 2022. If you haven’t attended before, this free leadership summit is focused on discussing topics that affect women in sports. They bring in industry leaders, people who really know their stuff — like Dr. Kensa Gunter, Dr. China Jude, Karch Kiraly and Katrina M. Adams — to discuss things like gender equity and mental health.

Registration is now open, so don’t wait to claim your spot.

NEW: Mantra Health Builds a Mental Health Plan for Miami Dade College

With one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the country – and no on-site counseling center – Miami Dade College had a difficult time providing students with accessible, high-quality, and culturally-informed mental healthcare. In Mantra Health’s Customer Story, learn about the challenges faced by this sprawling community college and how Mantra worked with Miami Dade’s on-campus staff to build a comprehensive mental health program, complete with therapy, psychiatry, crisis care, and wellness content.

Eligibility

NEW: Eligibility Center Manager Opening

The eligibility center is seeking a manager-level position for the transfer eligibility team. If you have a passion for helping students pursue their sport at the NAIA level and an interest in athletics compliance, this opportunity may be for you! Please visit the NAIA careers page to learn more and apply.

November Eligibility Edge

Check out this month's issue of the Eligibility Edge, a newsletter dedicated exclusively to NAIA eligibility topics. For questions regarding newsletter distribution or to add someone to the email list before the October issue, please contact Jen Saab.

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