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May 29, 2023
- The NAIA national office, eligibility center, and InCred offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 1, 2023
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Deadline for 2023-24 Declaration of Intent forms, which are now available through NAIAHelp. Click here for more information regarding the Declaration of Intent process.
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Cancellations occur for all remaining 2022-23 eligibility applications for students who are not yet in line for review.
June 15, 2023
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Deadline for Champions of Character® Scorecards via NAIAHelp.
July 1, 2023
July 15, 2023
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Catastrophic insurance enrollment and payment deadline. Click here for more details.
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Hall of Fame nominations due. (See details below.)
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New Episodes of The Room Available
Session 5 focuses on how we get things done. Listen to our panelists discuss goal setting, prioritizing/planning, decision making, organization, and delegation.
Session 6 dives into the importance of resiliency and how to pivot when things don't work out the way you planned.
As episodes are posted, utilize your regular ASA/SAAC meetings to view and facilitate a brief discussion using the The Room Prep-Talks Discussion Guide.
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New Hire: Hannah Albright
The NAIA national office is excited to announce the hiring of Hannah Albright as the new associate marketing manager. Her main responsibilities are managing the NAIA's social media channels and creating digital content. Hannah earned her degree in mass media from Baker University (Kan.), and previously worked in commercial real estate, as well as freelanced a wide variety of media services. Welcome, Hannah!
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Updated Hall of Fame Nomination Criteria
The NAC recently approved changes to the documents needed for Coach and Athlete Hall of Fame nominations. Required nomination materials must be submitted by July 15, 2023 and now include:
- Official nomination form
- Current high-resolution photo
- Two letters of recommendation*
- A letter from the individuals supporting the nomination
*The letters of recommendation must be thorough and include the title and signature of the individual who wrote the letter. It must also be submitted on letterhead if the individual is employed by a college or university.
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Expand Your Reach with the NAIA Career Center
Schools want top-notch talent and summer is the peak hiring season in college athletics. As an NAIA member, consider taking advantage of our low-cost, high traffic Career Center. With more than 12,000 visitors a month, job postings can reach individuals specifically seeking a sports-related career, including current and former NAIA student-athletes. If you have questions, contact Laura Simcox at 816.595.8123.
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Legislative Services Articles
The Legislative Services department publishes new rules education to help members understand how to apply the 2023 approved legislation changes on their campuses. Three new articles have been posted:
Be on the lookout - more articles will be shared in the coming weeks!
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Congratulations to the following programs in capturing a 2023 national title:
- Men's Golf: University of British Columbia
- Men's Lacrosse (invitational): Keiser University (Fla.)
- Women's Lacrosse: Lawrence Tech (Mich.)
- Men's Tennis: Georgia Gwinnett
- Women's Tennis: Georgia Gwinnett
- Beach Volleyball (invitational): Vanguard (Calif.)
- Women's Flag Football (emerging): Ottawa University (Kan.)
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Maximizing Your ROA Podcast
Does athletics drive enrollment and stimulate vitality on your campus? That is the case at Lourdes University. Check out the latest episode of the Maximizing Your ROA podcast where Lourdes’s Vice President of Athletics Janet Eaton-Smith and Chief Information Officer Dr. Michael McCormick discuss this topic.
The podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Questions? Contact Alan Grosbach.
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New Member and Staff Webinar
You’re invited to an eligibility center overview webinar! This session is perfect if you’re a new member, new to your role, or just want a refresher on the EC. Please join us on Thursday, May 25, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT to learn about PlayNAIA processes and navigating the website. All members are welcome. Click here to register.
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Congratulations, Hayden Witt and Todd Stutzman
Please join us in congratulating Hayden Witt and Todd Stutzman, the eligibility center’s newest manager and team lead of domestic eligibility, respectively. They have each been featured in the Kansas City Business Journal’s People on the Move in recognition of their new roles. Follow the links to learn more about Hayden and Todd.
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Mammoth Sports Construction:
Win a Free BOSCA Registration
Win a free entry from Mammoth! One lucky administrator will win registration for the 11th Annual Business of Small College Athletics Workshop, July 30-August 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City. The winner will be selected June 1.
Enter Now
Questions? Contact Jeremy Capo, Mammoth Assistant Vice President for Project Development at 719.250.0699.
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New Partnership with Massov Athletics
The NAIA is excited to partner with Massov Athletics, the Official Glove Provider for NAIA Men’s Football and Women’s Flag Football. This three year agreement will bring great opportunity for teams to purchase custom gloves and more. Check out more on the partnership here.
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Senior Woman Leaders Lunch and Learn
Save the date for the next Senior Woman Leaders Lunch and Learn on July 12 from 12-1 p.m. Central. The topic and speakers will be shared in June.
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