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NAIA Governance Academy Inaugural Meeting

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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
 

husch blackwell

mantra health

 

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
• Academically Preparing Athletes
• Institutional Membership Level
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

  1. Participants will receive a survey to complete with questions about what they want to learn at the academy.
  2. Each participant will be sent pre-work to make your day meaningful