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Hatch Elected Chair of NCAA Board of Directors

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The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has elected Wake Forest University President Nathan O. Hatch as chair of the board.
The election took place today during the board’s first meeting of the 2012-2013 academic year. Effective immediately, the position is a two-year term that will run through August 2014.
“This is truly a transformative time in college athletics and Division I sports,” said Hatch. “The NCAA has taken up the challenge to raise academic standards, streamline its enforcement process, and ensure the well-being of student athletes. I am honored to be selected chair of this important body as we seek to address these important issues and work to uphold the ideals of collegiate athletics.”
The Division I Board of Directors is comprised of 18 presidents and chancellors representing different Division I conferences. Under the chair’s leadership, the board directs the affairs of the entire division and has final authority on all Division I matters.

Each NCAA division creates its own rules governing personnel, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, benefits, financial aid, and playing and practice seasons – consistent with the overall governing principles of the association. Over the next year, Division I will continue reform efforts begun in 2011.
Hatch became president of Wake Forest in July 2005. He has represented the Atlantic Coast Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors since April 2010 and has served on the Executive Committee since August 2010. Additionally, he was appointed to the Division I Bowl Licensing Task Force in May 2011.
In addition to the NCAA, Hatch has been a longtime active leader in American higher education and community affairs. He currently serves as chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) and recently served on the board of the American Council on Education. As a board member of the United Way of Forsyth County (N.C.), he also served as Chairman of the 2010 United Way Campaign.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University combines the best traditions of a small liberal arts college with the resources of a large research university. Founded in 1834, the school is located in Winston-Salem, N.C. The University’s graduate school of arts and sciences, divinity school, and nationally ranked schools of law, medicine and business enrich our intellectual environment. Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu.
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Impressive to have our AD and President in their current NCAA roles. Maybe we can try to win some games while we're at it. I agree with the hope that he will pressure the NCAA to actually enforce rules.
 
I didn't realize he was regarded so highly. Or is this one of those jobs that no one else wanted?
 
As USF Prez Judy Genshaft has had this posish for the past two years and we still suck at everything... it doesn't mean much.
 
Deacsfan27 said:
Maybe he will enforce stuff that the NCAA hasn't for years.
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That's dreamin. Just look at what he allowed with our basketball program. He's obviously just a go along to get along administrator. Real leadership is not going to happen.
 
thedeacfan said:
They left out the part where he allows/encourages his department heads to make crony hires. I guess administrative competence is not a requirement to serve as Chair of the NCAA BOD.
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God, I hope we are still doing this in about five years.
 
BullDeacLaw said:
As USF Prez Judy Genshaft has had this posish for the past two years and we still suck at everything... it doesn't mean much.
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No joke. Things went downhill when she took over. Not to mention that USF was caught scamming Title IX last year.
 
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