History of NAIA RISE
BEGINNINGS
- In the fall of 2020, the NAIA and its Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) created CCA RISE with the specific mission of providing an avenue for NAIA membership to participate in training and programming aimed at influencing positive change in the association where all people are valued and provided equal opportunity in all aspects of life.
- In November 2020, CCA RISE formed a partnership with the Minorities Opportunities in Athletics Association (MOAA), focusing on career opportunities for minorities in the NAIA. Read more about the NAIA's partnership with MOAA.
- In March 2022, the NAIA hosted the first Governance & Leadership Academy to provide intense training on NAIA governance issues and strategic initiatives. The full-day event is designed to introduce attendees to NAIA committee work and prepare young minority and female administrators for committee service.
LEGISLATION PASSED
- By 2023, each campus was required to have a designated Senior Woman Leader, a female administrator or coach who will serve as a key participant in senior-level management decisions regarding intercollegiate athletics on campus.
- In 2023, the Senior Woman Leaders Association was formed to promote the meaningful representation of women in the leadership and management of NAIA sports.
