Donald R. Reed, PhD. 59 Moorgate Court East Amherst, NY (H) (C)

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1 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Donald R. Reed, PhD 59 Moorgate Court East Amherst, NY (H) (C) Professional athletics administrator and educator with extensive experience in budgeting, program strategic planning, management, and evaluation. Over 20 years of collegiate management and administrative experience with progressively increasing levels of leadership and responsibility at the Division I level. Proven track record of ensuring student-athlete academic achievement and personal development and facilitating coaches and student-athletes in winning championships. Sound fiscal management and decision-making skills and stewardship of athletic department resources. Innovative leadership approach with integrity and a commitment to broad-based athletic participation in a diverse, inclusive, and collegial environment. Excellent communication and collaborative skills combined with high energy, integrity, and motivation to serve others. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFILE Senior Associate Athletic Director, Academic& Athletic Performance 2012 Present State University of New York at Buffalo Provides leadership of the Center for Excellence in Academic and Athletic Performance which includes Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Sports Performance, Student-Athlete Excellence, and Academic Services. An Executive TEAM that manages all aspects of the Athletics Department and its $27 million budget. Sport Administrator for the following sports programs: Men s and Women s Track and Field, Men s and Women s Cross Country, Wrestling. Responsible for budget management, policy making, staff supervision, and program evaluation of the departments under the Center for Excellence in Academic and Athletic Performance and assigned sports programs. Ensures compliance with institution, MAC conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Member of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education s Cabinet. Actively involved in athletic development and recruiting activities. Provides vision and leadership to academic facility improvements, including planning and design of study lounge and computer lab areas. Actively involved in the NCAA Legislative Review process and coordinates the NCAA Athletics Certification process. v

2 Senior Associate Athletic Director, Academics & Sport Management State University of New York at Buffalo Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics and responsible for the overall leadership and management of the academic advisement and support program, student-athlete development program for 20 varsity sports with over 550 student-athletes. Provides leadership and direction to 120 full-time and part-time staff, including 8 coaches and manages budgets in excess of $2 million. Sport Administrator for the following sports programs: Baseball, Men s and Women s Track and Field, Men s and Women s Cross Country, Wrestling. Provides strategic planning and leadership within the areas of academics and studentathlete development, including budget management, policy making, and staff supervision. Responsible for the overall direction and management of the academic support program and the student-athlete affairs department. Responsible for coordinating the NCAA Certification Self-Study process. Significantly increased Academic Performance Rate Improving from 4 teams to 1 below the NCAA cut score of 925 in 3 years. Football, who had an APR 3 years ago below 870, will report an APR of 921 in spring 2010 and an all-time high of 930 in spring o Football team achieve highest semester GPA in fall of 2008 while winning UB s first ever conference championship. o All women s team achieved a team GPA above a 3.0 in spring 2009, fall 2010, and spring o Student-athletes were involved in over 2000 hours of community service in academic years and Associate Athletic Director, Academics & Student-Athlete Affairs University at Buffalo Provides leadership to the Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development programs. Sport Supervisor of the following sports programs: Baseball, Men s and Women s Track and Field, Men s and Women s Cross Country. Develops vision and planning for the academic and student-athlete development needs of the student-athletes. Responsible for reviewing the academic performance of prospective student-athletes. Manages and provides guidance to 12 staff and coaching professionals and over 100 parttime staff. Develops budgets for and monitors fiscal activities of all areas of responsibility. Assists with fundraising and planning for facilities. Maintains collaborative working relationships with campus and community constituencies including, but not limited to the Office of the Provost, and Student Support Services. Associate Athletic Director for Academic Affairs Iowa State University Supervised seven staff professionals and managed budget in excess of 1.1 million which includes funding for student-athlete welfare programs and services. Responsible for vi

3 monitoring and facilitated the NCAA Legislative Review process for the athletics department. Monitored and participated in recruiting and retention efforts of student-athletes. Managed the NCAA Special Assistance Fund, summer school, and exhausted eligibility/permanent medical aid budgets. Maintained collaborative working relationships with campus and community constituencies, such as the Academic Success Center, Dean of Students, Minority Student Affairs, Office of the Provost, and Student Support Services. Participated in athletics development and fund raising activities. Participated in the University Strategic Planning Process completing analysis and assessment procedures. Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services, Iowa State University Provided leadership and oversight to the academic support, personal development, and career development program. Directed all planning and implementation phases of academic advisement and academic skill development. Coordinated academic counseling and tutorial services for student-athletes and the continuing eligibility processes. Supervised and maintained the student-athlete database and other research information related to student-athletes. Director for Student-Athlete Services, Iowa State University Directed and supervised all aspects of the academic support, personal development, and career development programs. Manager of Athletics Developmental Programs, Arizona State University Managed and supervised the efforts of the Developmental Advising Team, which consisted of three professional academic coordinators. Athletics Academic Coordinator, New Mexico State University Designed, implemented, organized, and evaluated all aspects of the tutoring, mentoring, and study skills development programs for all student-athletes. RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Guest Lecturer, Educational Leadership and Policy University at Buffalo Graduate College of Education Course: Intercollegiate Athletics in American Higher Education 2009 Present vii

4 Adjunct Faculty Member, Leadership Studies William Penn University College for Working Adults Responsible for teaching Leadership Theory, Moral Leadership, Contemporary Business Leadership, and Wellness Courses to practicing professionals. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Iowa State University College of Human Sciences, Ames, IA Provided instruction and advisement to graduate students while participating in teaching, research, and service activities. EDUCATION PhD, Educational Management and Development, New Mexico State University 1999 Dissertation: An Examination of Perceived Levels of Job Satisfaction among Academic Advisors of Student-Athletes at Selected American Colleges and Universities: Influences of Gender, Organizational Climate, Reporting Structure, and Years of Experience. MS, Education and Sport Administration, University of North Texas 1990 BBA, Marketing, University of North Texas 1986 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE SMI Sports Management Institute Founded by the Universities of Southern California, Notre Dame and North Carolina, the Sports Management Institute provides a specialized executive management program for sports management professionals. Curriculum covers key areas for the athletics administrator including management strategy, legal and ethical behavior, fund raising, marketing, media relations and management of financial, physical, and human resources. NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program Program designed to develop leadership qualities and gain insight into the administrative decision-making process at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males Institute designed to enhance job-related competencies in selected areas through the completion of four professional development sessions (leadership and administration; human resource management, finance and fundraising; booster, public and media relations; and practical work experiences). NCAA Leadership Conference 2003 ISU Shared Leadership for Institutional Change (SLIC) 2002 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) viii

5 National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) BOARD & COMMITTEE AFFILIATIONS Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Board of Directors (MOAA) 2012 Present Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission 2009 Present University at Buffalo Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Cabinet 2007 Present NCAA Athletics Certification Peer Review Team 2002 Present Story County United Way Character Counts Community Initiative YMCA Board of Managers Greater Des Moines (Ames/ISU Branch) ISU Professional and Scientific Council ISU Academic Calendar Task Force ISU President s Advisory Committee on Diversity Ames/Iowa State University Community Task Force PRESENTATIONS Losing to Win - Discussions of Race and Intercollegiate Sports, National Conference, Winston- Salem, NC (2011) Support Services and Student-Athletes: Striking the Proper Balance. Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity National Conference, Ames, IA (2007) Views from the Fishbowl: Minority Student-Athlete Experiences at a Predominantly White Institution. National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics National Conferences Dallas, TX (2011) Proactively Managing the Coach/Advisor Relationship. St. Louis, MO (2003) Power Game: Dealing with High Profile Coaches. Cincinnati, OH (1999) Eligibility, Academics, and Athletics. Austin, TX (1998) Critical Thinking and Decision Making among Student-Athletes. Big 12 Conference Summer Business Meeting Kansas City, MO (2001) Advising the 21 st Century Student-Athlete. College Reading and Learning Association Regional Conference: Albuquerque, NM (1996) Leadership and Motivation of Students. COLLEGE ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION University of North Texas Men s Basketball Student-Athlete University of North Texas Assistant Women s Basketball Coach RELATED PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLE CONTRIBUTIONS Hosick, M., Jimenez, T., McDonnell, S., Rost, J., Durand, K., Reed, D. R. (2008). Walking A Thin Line: The rewards of academic advisement are great, but so are the pressures. NCAA Champion, 1, (2): ix

6 Bruns, K., Reed, D.R. (2005). Athletes and Academics. Visions, 18, (3): Reed, D.R. (2004). Advisors and Job Satisfaction: An Analysis of Job Satisfaction Factors among Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal 27, (1): x