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August 14, 2007

UNM Reorganizes Athletics Reporting for Greater Transparency

University of New Mexico President David J. Schmidly has announced the reorganization of the reporting structure in the Department of Athletics, creating a structure of dual reporting that emphasizes teamwork and transparency. The goal is to build a stronger academic, compliance and financial foundation for Athletics.

“In keeping with my philosophy of teamwork, this revised organization will provide for strong checks and balances and emphasize a culture of openness,” said Schmidly. “ Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs is totally on board with this. He’s the best athletics administrator I’ve ever had to work with, and he will see that this reorganization is accomplished smoothly and seamlessly.”

President Schmidly also noted that the NCAA advocates this model of institutional governance.

While administration will continue to reside with Athletics, the control of several functions will be under appropriate senior leadership in the university.

  • The day-to-day oversight of academic advisement will reside with the appropriate associate athletic director who reports to the Vice President for Athletics. The control of this function will be under the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  • The day-to-day administration of the Athletic Department’s business office, budget and technology will reside with the appropriate associate athletic director who reports to the Vice President for Athletics. The control of these functions will be under the Executive Vice President for Administration.
  • The compliance office will report directly to the President with periodic communication to the Vice President for Athletics.

“The integration of athletics into the campus community is an important step in helping us reach our goal of being a premier athletic program and a national leader in collegiate athletics,” said Athletics Vice President Paul Krebs. “Perhaps more importantly, this move sends a clear message regarding the role of athletics here at UNM and the critical need to assimilate athletics into the University.”

The revised structure goes into effect immediately.

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