PSU: “Search committee named for next vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics”

[BobPSU92]

See the link below. From the article:

”UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State President-elect Neeli Bendapudi announced today (April 14) the members of the search committee who are assisting in the selection of the University’s next vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA)/director of athletics.

“We are seeking a leader who will continue to prioritize our student-athletes, coaches and staff and build upon Penn State’s tradition of academic and athletic excellence,” Bendapudi said. “I am very appreciative of those who are serving on this committee, as this is an important role that will add to our exceptional leadership at Penn State and will shape and elevate our athletics program for years to come.”

The advisory committee represents key stakeholders, including a student-athlete, coach, faculty member, compliance and integrity staff member, and administrator. Search committee members include Guy Gadowsky, men’s ice hockey head coach; Tamla Lewis, interim athletics integrity officer; Dennis Scanlon, Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Administration, National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) faculty athletics representative, and director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research; Ally Schlegel, student-athlete on the women’s soccer team and chair of the Student-Athlete Advisory Board; and Michael Wade Smith, senior vice president and chief of staff.

According to Bendapudi, the University is seeking a visionary and experienced leader who will:

• Prioritize the education and experience of every student-athlete as their primary responsibility.
• Build partnerships, networks and relationships within the athletics department, across Penn State’s 31 varsity sports, and throughout the University and broader Penn State community.
• Lead with a high-level of integrity and model and uphold Penn State’s Values.
• Bring demonstrated experience and a record of success as an athletic director of a NCAA Division I institution (preferred).
• Demonstrate the financial, operational and strategy background needed to position Penn State for continued success given the increased complexity of the intercollegiate athletics landscape.
• Have a record of successful fundraising for major athletics projects and opportunities for both men’s and women’s sports.
• Be an inspiring leader who helps remove barriers and creates opportunities for teams to perform at the highest level in the classroom, at practice and in competition.“

https://www.psu.edu/news/story/search-committee-named-next-vice-president-intercollegiate-athletics/

“Search committee members include…” The article may not list the complete committee. Franklin must be involved, even if he is not on the formal committee.

We’re screwed.

 

[PA_JOE]

See the link below. From the article:

”UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State President-elect Neeli Bendapudi announced today (April 14) the members of the search committee who are assisting in the selection of the University’s next vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA)/director of athletics.

“We are seeking a leader who will continue to prioritize our student-athletes, coaches and staff and build upon Penn State’s tradition of academic and athletic excellence,” Bendapudi said. “I am very appreciative of those who are serving on this committee, as this is an important role that will add to our exceptional leadership at Penn State and will shape and elevate our athletics program for years to come.”

The advisory committee represents key stakeholders, including a student-athlete, coach, faculty member, compliance and integrity staff member, and administrator. Search committee members include Guy Gadowsky, men’s ice hockey head coach; Tamla Lewis, interim athletics integrity officer; Dennis Scanlon, Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Administration, National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) faculty athletics representative, and director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research; Ally Schlegel, student-athlete on the women’s soccer team and chair of the Student-Athlete Advisory Board; and Michael Wade Smith, senior vice president and chief of staff.

According to Bendapudi, the University is seeking a visionary and experienced leader who will:

• Prioritize the education and experience of every student-athlete as their primary responsibility.
• Build partnerships, networks and relationships within the athletics department, across Penn State’s 31 varsity sports, and throughout the University and broader Penn State community.
• Lead with a high-level of integrity and model and uphold Penn State’s Values.
• Bring demonstrated experience and a record of success as an athletic director of a NCAA Division I institution (preferred).
• Demonstrate the financial, operational and strategy background needed to position Penn State for continued success given the increased complexity of the intercollegiate athletics landscape.
• Have a record of successful fundraising for major athletics projects and opportunities for both men’s and women’s sports.
• Be an inspiring leader who helps remove barriers and creates opportunities for teams to perform at the highest level in the classroom, at practice and in competition.“

https://www.psu.edu/news/story/search-committee-named-next-vice-president-intercollegiate-athletics/

“Search committee members include…” The article may not list the complete committee. Franklin must be involved, even if he is not on the formal committee.

We’re screwed.

Bob, you know very well by now it’s called leaderering and no mere presidential transition will stand in the way of that.

 

[Classof09]

We have 211 Assistant AD’s to pick from internally. Surely one of them understands how to continue Sandy’s successes…

 

[BobPSU92]

By the way, how could Neeli not put DEI. as the first qualification for the new AD? Maybe Neeli’s got that for the athletic department?

 

[psuro]

I could be the next Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics.

I just choose not to.

 

[BobPSU92]

We have 211 Assistant AD’s to pick from internally. Surely one of them understands how to continue Sandy’s successes…

Pick a number to select the new AD.

 

[GregPickel]

Penn State names search committee that will help Neeli Bendapudi select the school's next athletic director

Penn State athletics is looking for a new leader now that Sandy Barbour is retiring. Here's who will help Neeli Bendapudi in the search.

www.on3.com

 

[PSUJam]

Penn State names search committee that will help Neeli Bendapudi select the school's next athletic director

Penn State athletics is looking for a new leader now that Sandy Barbour is retiring. Here's who will help Neeli Bendapudi in the search.

www.on3.com

CJF from article:

“And then the ability to maybe get some things done from a policy and procedure standpoint on campus that don’t affect or impact the university but could have a significant impact on athletics and specifically football, to streamline some things. Maybe be a little bit less bureaucratic with some things. That kind of goes back to the alignment thing that I’ve said before.”

Response from leaders:

Let's form a committee to chose a pool of ADs we'd consider hiring then form another committee to chose the hire. SMH

 

[BobPSU92]

CJF from article:

“And then the ability to maybe get some things done from a policy and procedure standpoint on campus that don’t affect or impact the university but could have a significant impact on athletics and specifically football, to streamline some things. Maybe be a little bit less bureaucratic with some things. That kind of goes back to the alignment thing that I’ve said before.”

Response from leaders:

Let's form a committee to chose a pool of ADs we'd consider hiring then form another committee to chose the hire. SMH

Sounds like James had some issues with Sandy. Hard to imagine.

 

[PSUSignore]

CJF from article:

“And then the ability to maybe get some things done from a policy and procedure standpoint on campus that don’t affect or impact the university but could have a significant impact on athletics and specifically football, to streamline some things. Maybe be a little bit less bureaucratic with some things. That kind of goes back to the alignment thing that I’ve said before.”

Response from leaders:

Let's form a committee to chose a pool of ADs we'd consider hiring then form another committee to chose the hire. SMH

He may be referring to the transfer of credits when bringing in players from the portal. I think he mentioned that in a press conference recently, stating that it's highly bureaucratic in that they have to approach the numerous colleges to discuss what does and does not transfer in, and it takes a ton of time. Meanwhile other teams competing for the same player in the portal are getting their answers to logistical issues much faster, and they can approve a transfer faster which could cause us to miss out on some players.

 

[PSUJam]

Sounds like James had some issues with Sandy. Hard to imagine.

I'm not sure about that. I know he spoke about other schools having some sort of transfer portal department making it easy to check if a transfer would academically accepted whereas at PSU they have to go to each department for clearance and can take up to 40 days. I think he's talking about these types of things. Will changes like this happen? They'll probably form a committee to run a feasibility study to check if it might work.

 

[PSUJam]

He may be referring to the transfer of credits when bringing in players from the portal. I think he mentioned that in a press conference recently, stating that it's highly bureaucratic in that they have to approach the numerous colleges to discuss what does and does not transfer in, and it takes a ton of time. Meanwhile other teams competing for the same player in the portal are getting their answers to logistical issues much faster, and they can approve a transfer faster which could cause us to miss out on some players.

I was in the middle of responding to Bob and got interrupted. Just finished my response above.

 

[WVilleLion]

I would expect 1-2 internal folks and at least 1 person that was here previously under Sandy to apply. Not that any of them should be selected nor seriously considered.

 

[PrtLng Lion]

I have all the faith in the world in our BOT to hire the best candidate.

 

[psuro]

Jay.

 

[Midnighter]

Did anyone have to approve Sandy’s contract extension for Franklin? Seems like it should have been a job for the new AD and President - not the outgoing duo. Anyone signing up for this gig has the ol 8-4, 7-5 ball and chain for the next decade. Most alums/fans I know outside this forum are not Franklin fans.

 

[Evan Ceg]

I would expect 1-2 internal folks and at least 1 person that was here previously under Sandy to apply. Not that any of them should be selected nor seriously considered.

I presume you're referring to Phil Esten, now AD at St. Thomas (MN), which is moving from Div-III to Div-I, and to Scott Sidwell, who is Barbour's deputy athletic director for external operations and, IIRC, sport administrator for football, and to Lynn Holleran, Barbour's deputy AD for administration.

I've no idea whether any or all three are serious candidates to succeed Barbour, although I'd be a bit surprised if Sidwell is not. Esten left Penn State to run the show at his alma mater and may have no interest in returning. I read one rumor that Esten was badgering Barbour before he left to reduce the number of varsity sports.

 

[EddyS]

While we are at it, let’s add another layer of useless bureaucrats.

 

[BobPSU92]

Did anyone have to approve Sandy’s contract extension for Franklin? Seems like it should have been a job for the new AD and President - not the outgoing duo. Anyone signing up for this gig has the ol 8-4, 7-5 ball and chain for the next decade. Most alums/fans I know outside this forum are not Franklin fans.

I know this can’t be right, but you almost sound like you don’t support Franklin.

 

[Midnighter]

I know this can’t be right, but you almost sound like you don’t support Franklin.

I wouldn’t root for him to lose just to see him go - team winning is more important than my issues with Franklin. But, he’s the biggest impediment to winning, sooooooo……hoping it works itself out.

 

[GrimReaper]

I'm not sure about that. I know he spoke about other schools having some sort of transfer portal department making it easy to check if a transfer would academically accepted whereas at PSU they have to go to each department for clearance and can take up to 40 days. I think he's talking about these types of things. Will changes like this happen? They'll probably form a committee to run a feasibility study to check if it might work.

I have no doubt Franklin did his research, and he's being more than a little disingenuous to describe it the way he does.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

I have no doubt Franklin did his research, and he's being more than a little disingenuous to describe it the way he does.

He is actually talking about hiring delays and its impact on the program and losing one of his trusted staff to another school as we reacted far too slow.

 

[Woodpecker]

So did any one here besides me get contacted about joining the committee? I'm vacillating between helping them out and simply applying for the job. How are you guys falling on this?

 

[GrimReaper]

He is actually talking about hiring delays and its impact on the program and losing one of his trusted staff to another school as we reacted far too slow.

Okay, different story there.

 

[GrimReaper]

So did any one here besides me get contacted about joining the committee? I'm vacillating between helping them out and simply applying for the job. How are you guys falling on this?

They contacted me about the job. I declined, telling them what I always do.

 

[Nitt1300]

According to Bendapudi, the University is seeking a visionary and experienced leader who will:

• Prioritize the education and experience of every student-athlete as their primary responsibility.
• Build partnerships, networks and relationships within the athletics department, across Penn State’s 31 varsity sports, and throughout the University and broader Penn State community.
• Lead with a high-level of integrity and model and uphold Penn State’s Values.
• Bring demonstrated experience and a record of success as an athletic director of a NCAA Division I institution (preferred).
• Demonstrate the financial, operational and strategy background needed to position Penn State for continued success given the increased complexity of the intercollegiate athletics landscape.
• Have a record of successful fundraising for major athletics projects and opportunities for both men’s and women’s sports.
• Be an inspiring leader who helps remove barriers and creates opportunities for teams to perform at the highest level in the classroom, at practice and in competition.“

How can you not love bureaucracspeak?

 

[BobPSU92]

They contacted me about the job. I declined, telling them what I always do.

“For the glory”?

 

[GrimReaper]

“For the glory”?

Of course.

 

[WVilleLion]

I presume you're referring to Phil Esten, now AD at St. Thomas (MN), which is moving from Div-III to Div-I, and to Scott Sidwell, who is Barbour's deputy athletic director for external operations and, IIRC, sport administrator for football, and to Lynn Holleran, Barbour's deputy AD for administration.

I've no idea whether any or all three are serious candidates to succeed Barbour, although I'd be a bit surprised if Sidwell is not. Esten left Penn State to run the show at his alma mater and may have no interest in returning. I read one rumor that Esten was badgering Barbour before he left to reduce the number of varsity sports.

Those may have been some of the folks I was thinking of. There is another you didn’t mention.

I will say that in relation to the three names you mentioned, and this comment is in no particular order, my thoughts are one of those would be a f n train wreck, one could maybe be pretty good, and one could be hard to tell. I would hope though, that we do better.

 

[BobPSU92]

Those may have been some of the folks I was thinking of. There is another you didn’t mention.

I will say that in relation to the three names you mentioned, and this comment is in no particular order, my thoughts are one of those would be a f n train wreck, one could maybe be pretty good, and one could be hard to tell. I would hope though, that we do better.

Neeli laughs at better.

 

[jacy]

Only one candidate should be considered: Dan Radakovich, Jr. Son of "BadRad", who coached at Penn State and the Steelers. "Linebacker U" born under his time at PSU.
JackHam wrote the forward for his book . Called Him "the best technique coach Ihave ever been around"

Dan, Jr. currently AD at Miami. Before then Clemson. Before there Georgia Tech and Associate AD at LSU.

He should have been our AD a long time ago.

You could look him up.

 

[Nitwit]

Only one candidate should be considered: Dan Radakovich, Jr. Son of "BadRad", who coached at Penn State and the Steelers. "Linebacker U" born under his time at PSU.
JackHam wrote the forward for his book . Called Him "the best technique coach Ihave ever been around"

Dan, Jr. currently AD at Miami. Before then Clemson. Before there Georgia Tech and Associate AD at LSU.

He should have been our AD a long time ago.

You could look him up.

He sounds like he has an outstanding pedigree. Do you know anything about the academic performance of the student athletes at the schools under his watch? That was a big knock on Sandy before she arrived on campus here but it proved not to be an issue fortunately.

 

[pamdlion]

Search Committee = Big waste of time and money

 

[BobPSU92]

Search Committee = Big waste of time and money

They are selfless stewards of the university who do a great service with the best interests of Penn State’s students-athletes at heart.

 

[pamdlion]

They might be that and do that, but when it comes down to it they have little input on who is going to be hired. That decision solely lies in the hands of one person.

 

[GrimReaper]

Only one candidate should be considered: Dan Radakovich, Jr. Son of "BadRad", who coached at Penn State and the Steelers. "Linebacker U" born under his time at PSU.
JackHam wrote the forward for his book . Called Him "the best technique coach Ihave ever been around"

Dan, Jr. currently AD at Miami. Before then Clemson. Before there Georgia Tech and Associate AD at LSU.

He should have been our AD a long time ago.

You could look him up.

Except that he's not Bad Rad's son. That Dan Radakovich had three daughters, no sons.

 

[J.E.B]

“Whoa Neeli” is doing it the PSU way. Start with the desired result and work back through the process to reach it. They know who they want. This committee is just window dressing. Expect an announcement soon after Barron gives up the throne on May 8.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

“Whoa Neeli” is doing it the PSU way. Start with the desired result and work back through the process to reach it. They know who they want. This committee is just window dressing. Expect an announcement soon after Barron gives up the throne on May 8.

And your proof of this is what?