Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, April 4

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

NAIA Governance Academy

8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cascade Collegiate Conference Meeting

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Meeting

Friday, April 5

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAIA Connect Resource Room Set-Up

9 a.m. – Noon

ADA Board of Directors Meeting

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ASA Student-Athlete Leadership Summit

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

NAC Ratings Task Force

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration Open

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

NAC Championships Competition Committee

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

NAC Rules, Awards and Statistics Committee

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

NAC Ratings and Postseason Selection Committee

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

NAC Experience and Enhancement Committee

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

New Member ECP Session

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Conference/Independent Eligibility Chairs

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

NAC Executive Committee

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Convention Freshman Meet and Greet Reception

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Constitution and Bylaws Dinner

Saturday, April 6

7 a.m.

Convention Headquarters

24 hours

Convention Staff room

7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Alternate Meeting Room

7 am – 5 pm

Convention Registration

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAIA Connect Resource Room

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

National Administrative Council

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Convention Freshman Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives

9:30 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m.

FARA Business Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Workshop: Varsity Esports Industry Update from the Biggest Collegiate Esports League, NACE

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

ASA Session: Mental Health

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Workshop: Learn How Three NAIA Institutions Raised Over $250,000 in 23-24

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Session: Ask Our ASA

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Workshop: Elevate Your Experience, Raise Your Retention

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Workshop: Eligibility Center: Who Needs an EC Determination? 

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

ADA Business Meeting sponsored by Master’s Transportation

11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Conference Commissioners Association Business Meeting

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Asociation for Student-Athletes Business Meeting

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Workshop: NAIA Connect Workshop for Athletics Directors

1:15 p.m. – 2:15  p.m.

Workshop: Bylaws Rules Education and Case Study Questions 

2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Great Plains Athletic Conference Meeting

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Workshop: Play NAIA: Past, Present, Future

2:15 p.m. –  3:15 p.m.

Workshop: Tough Conversations: Leading with Honesty in Communication

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Workshop:Recruiting and Retaining International Student-Athletes (NAIA RISE)

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Workshop: Striking a Balance: Student-Athlete Mental Health and Impact of the Day Off Policy

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Workshop: Informed Decisions: Exploring ROA’s Latest Association-Level Research

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

CSA Business Meeting

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Conduct and Ethics Committee

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

AAC reception for John Sullivan

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Committee on Competitive Experience

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

General Session I: State of the Association and Welcome Reception 

Sunday, April 7

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Convention Registration

7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Devotional Huddle

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAIA Connect Resource Room

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

COP Executive Committee Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.

General Session II: Introduction to Legislation and Caucus

9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

General Session III: Blazing the Trail – Creating Pathways for Women Leaders

10:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Elevating JV Athletics: Roundtable Discussions on Best Practices  

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Workshop: Turning Spectators Into Superfans: Transforming the Fan Experience and Engagement

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

RGT Advisory Group Meeting

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Session: Collective Cost Mitigation in Employee Healthcare: A Deep Dive Conversation on Risk Sharing  

10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Workshop: InCred for Now: Eligibility Factors and International Trends

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

NAIA Audit and Investments Committee

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Pre Luncheon Meeting for Presenters and Award Winners

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

NAIA Awards Luncheon sponsored by Mutual of Omaha

1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Council of Presidents Meeting

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Workshop: Blueprints for Success: How to Master the Art of Facility Development and Management

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Athletics Compliance Administrator Association Business Meeting

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Conference Commissioners Association Business Meeting #2

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and Academics  

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Leadership Workshop w/Catalyst – ASA

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Workshop: Introduction to the New NAIA Connect ECP System    

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Workshop: Recruiting Tools  for College Coaches 

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

General Session IV: Many Pieces, One Vision

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Presidents Happy Hour sponsored by Mammoth  Construction

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Home School Committee Meeting

5:15 p.m.  – 6  p.m.

ASA Caucus

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Eligibility Personnel Reception

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Celebrating Women Leaders of the NAIA Reception

6:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.

ASA Network Event

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

NAIA Office Tours

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Athletics Directors Reception

Monday, April 8

7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Council of Presidents Breakfast sponsored by Two West and Winter-Dent

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Coffee with Partners

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAIA Connect Resource Room

8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Council of Presidents Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Workshop: Name, Image, Likeness (NIL), Success Stories, Trends and Best Practices

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAIA Exhibit Hall Open

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Workshop: Plain Speak: A Simple Guide to Navigating Construction Language  

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

SWLA Business Meeting  

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Chicagoland Collegiate

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Southern States

10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – River States

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m

Conference Meeting – Crossroads League

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – North Star Atheltic Association

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Cascade Collegiate Conference

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Conference Meeting – Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Golden State Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – American Midwest Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting  - Great Plains Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Frontier Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting- Continental Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – California Pacific Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Appalchian Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting – Heart of America Athletic Conference

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Conference Meeting –The Sun Conference

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Conference Meeting -Red River

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Conference Meeting – Sooner Athletic Conference

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Workshop: Empowering Senior Women Leaders: Understanding Your Role

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Power Hour

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

New Member NAIA Connect Session

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

General Session V: Keynote Session sponsored by Winter Dent  Keynote: Jon McGraw, Vision Pursue

2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m.

General Session VI: Winning Decisions: The Making of a High-Performing NAIA Member

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Presto Sports Session 

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Workshop: Champions of Character: Best Practices from Gold Star Institutions

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Workshop: Working Together through Certification

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

ADA Caucus

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

CFAR Business Meeting

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

CCA Caucus

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

NAIA Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

All Convention Attendee Reception

Tuesday, April 9

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

CCA Business Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

National Eligibility Committee

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Workshop: NAIA Connect for Athletics Directors

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Workshop: How to Lead When You’re the Only Woman in the Room

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Workshop: Game Plan to Win: Strategic Planning for Athletics

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Workshop: Legal Hot Topics in College Athletics

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Delegate Registration

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

General Session VII: 83rd Annual Business Meeting