October 2025
Collegiate Consulting Retained by Wagner College for AD Search
| Wagner College has retained Collegiate Consulting to assist in the search for its next Director of Athletics. Collegiate Consulting will begin the process immediately, posting the job description across multiple platforms and reaching out to potential candidates with demonstrated interest and experience.
The search is expected to conclude within the next four-to-six weeks. Interested candidates can view the job description here. The posting includes detailed information about the position and application process. The job will remain open until the position is filled. Candidates may contact Clay Dawes at cdawes@collegiateconsulting.com to submit their materials. Wagner College is a private liberal arts institution located in Staten Island, New York, with a Fall 2024 total enrollment of approximately 1,800 students. The Seahawks’ 620 student-athletes compete across 28 Division I sports as members of the Northeast Conference (NEC) |
Quick Bytes
- NCAA ordered to pay $18M to brain-damaged former SC State football player
- Judge issues preliminary injunction for Concordia Irvine to reinstate women’s swimming & diving, tennis
- Cal State Bakersfield men’s basketball coach scandal rocks softball program; AD removed
- College Sports Commission launches anonymous tipline
- Trump’s visa rules present hurdles for women’s basketball
- Attorneys for Vanderbilt QB push to make NCAA lawsuit a class action
- DII & DIII student-athletes, staff approved to bet on pro sports
- Southern Virginia’s sport-performance major examined
- Top 30 NCAA Woman of the Year honorees announced
- Pew Research Survey shows 43% of U.S. adults believe sports betting is ‘a bad thing for society’
- Survey reveals majority of 376 campus leaders believe House settlement terms will have negative impact
- Senators urge Cruz to reject NCAA immunity
- Former Fort Lewis men’s basketball coach’s investigation triggered after letter from assistant coach
- Lenoir-Rhyne issues Tuition-Free Guarantee with 100% undergrad coverage for eligible students
What's the Word?
| March may be National Women’s Month, but issues regarding female administrators, staffers and student-athletes have been on our radar in October.
May it be the announcement of NCAA Woman of the Year honorees or a court order to reinstate women’s swimming and diving and tennis at Concordia University Irvine, women in athletics are making news. The Collegiate Consulting team attended the Women Leaders in Sports National Convention earlier this month where we got to witness female leaders from all over the country engage in discussions of shared experiences, support and comradery. This year’s theme – own it – resonated with so many attendees who champion authenticity, accountability and agency. Though not all the headlines are positive for women, such as the Trump administration’s new visa rules hindering women’s basketball or recent figures showing women earn about 81 cents for every dollar a man earns, a statistic that has stalled or widened in recent years. So with women making workforce gains, especially in sports, their pay growth isn’t keeping pace with men’s: Showing there is much work yet to be done. |
Collegiate Consulting Blog Focuses on Successful Institutional Enrollment Growth
| Collegiate Consulting’s Robin Capehart gives insights into developmental, long-term plans in our blog.
In his most recent missive, he details a 10-step approach to develop growth plans that are proactive, data-driven, and aligned with market demands. In his words, “By focusing on institutional differentiation, aligning programs with workforce needs, and fostering strong partnerships, colleges can position themselves for sustainable growth and relevance. Continuous assessment and innovation ensure that these plans remain effective and responsive to both student and community needs, securing the institution’s place in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.” |
| Insight into Athletic Financial Impact on Communities Proves Invaluable |
| How many schools understand the contributions of athletics beyond their campuses? Collegiate Consulting’s Economic Valuation Studies help higher education institutions maximize both academic and athletic impact. These studies not only offer assessment of basic budgetary items, but also intangibles such as potential value and areas for development. Athletic Departments can now see an overall portrait of their worth and how it affects their university budgets and city and state’s economies.
Our studies use conservative estimates and industry-standard economic models, including advertising value equivalency (AVE) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ RIMS II multiplier, to determine both direct and indirect impact. They often account for student-athlete volunteerism and other intangibles. In addition to financial data, reports highlight strength of a program’s national exposure. This includes television and other traditional media, along with social media reach. As we continue to partner with institutions of varying size and conference competition level, we are excited to explore opportunities for each new and existing clients. There are several moving pieces to research that gives our university partners an expanded perspective for potential excellence. We thrive on connection with our college athletic community and we seek to champion their notable actions and achievements. Please follow us so we can celebrate and elevate each other together. |
