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The Institutional Strategy Behind NKU's Ascent to Division I Athletics
When Universities decide to “re-classify” their institution’s athletics program, it is a big deal. I’m joined by two higher education leaders who led their institution, Northern Kentucky University, from NCAA Division II to Division I. Dr. Jim Votruba was the President at NKU from 1997-2012, and recently retired from the NKU faculty after 8 years. Dr. Katie Herschede is currently the Vice President and Chief of Staff at Widener University; prior to that, she was the Chief of Staff and Board Secretary at Northern Kentucky University.
What started as an idea to add football to a Division II athletics program, evolved instead into a move to Division I AND an invitation to join a strong basketball conference, the Horizon League.
Dr. Votruba and Dr. Herschede discuss the transformation from both the Trustee and Presidential perspectives.
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By Dr. Karen Weaver
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When Universities decide to “re-classify” their institution’s athletics program, it is a big deal. I’m joined by two higher education leaders who led their institution, Northern Kentucky University, from NCAA Division II to Division I. Dr. Jim Votruba was the President at NKU from 1997-2012, and recently retired from the NKU faculty after 8 years. Dr. Katie Herschede is currently the Vice President and Chief of Staff at Widener University; prior to that, she was the Chief of Staff and Board Secretary at Northern Kentucky University.
What started as an idea to add football to a Division II athletics program, evolved instead into a move to Division I AND an invitation to join a strong basketball conference, the Horizon League.
Dr. Votruba and Dr. Herschede discuss the transformation from both the Trustee and Presidential perspectives.
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