NAIA Governance Academy Inaugural Meeting
The NAIA Governance Academy provides intense training on NAIA governance issues and strategic initiatives introduces attendees to NAIA committee work and prepares young minority and female administrators for committee service.
Last Updated - 4.1.2022
Schedule of Events
- 8:30 am to 9 am – Continental Breakfast
- 9 am to 12 noon – Program
- 12 noon to 12:30 pm – Lunch
- 12:30 to 3:30 pm – Programs resume
- 4:30 to 8 pm – Reception at the Negro Baseball Hall of Fame
Sponsored by
Program Outline
LOCATION - Liberty Room at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
| 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions - Jim Carr, NAIA President, CEO; Darnell Smith, AD San Antonio Texas |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Icebreaker - Stan Johnson, Johnson and Associates |
| 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. |
Why Academics Matter - Dr. Andrew Shim, St. Mary's |
| 10:25 a.m. –10:45 a.m. | Overview of Governance Structure and Committee Service - Lori Thomas and Meg Schebler |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Break |
| 11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Simulated NAC Meeting - Rob Cashell, Lori Thomas and Meg Schebler |
| Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Continue lunch with a real-life scenario for each table |
| 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | So, You Want to be an Athletics Administrator? Donnita Rogers and Ted Breidenthal |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Mantra Health - Sponsor update on Mental Health |
| 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Husch Blackwell Presentation |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Breakouts/round tables/presentations |
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Wrap up/Closing Remarks/Adjournment |
Program Topics - subject to change
Breakout session topics - How do I get started?
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives within the NAIA - Janet Eaton and Tonia Walker
- Budget, HR and Personnel Management - Meg Schebler
- Compliance and Eligibility - Andrew Shim
- Event Management and Operations - Donnita Rogers
- Marketing and Fundraising - Darnell Smith
Before the Academy
- Participants will receive a survey to complete with questions about what they want to learn at the academy.
- Each participant will be sent pre-work to make your day meaningful
