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NAIA

NAIA GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

Broad policy for the NAIA is developed through governing councils comprising campus administrators and faculty members representing the affiliated conferences and independent institutions.

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NATIONAL OFFICE COUNCILS & COMMITTEES LIAISONS

Association of Student-Athletes (ASA) — Glenn Kelley McCabe | 816-595-8361
Athletic Compliance Administrators Association — Brenda White
Athletics Directors Association (ADA) — Chesney Sallee | 816-595-8114
Athletic Trainers Association (ATA) — Sara Eckinger | 816-595-8116
Champions of Character Advisory Committee — Sara Eckinger | 816-595-8116
Committee on Competitive Experience (CEC) — Josh Smith | 816-595-8300
Conduct and Ethics — Brenda White | 816-595-8180
Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) — Alan Grosbach | 816-595-8120
Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives (CFAR) — Brenda White
Council of Presidents (COP) — Jim Carr | 816-595-8105
Council for Student-Athletes (CSA) — Sara Eckinger | 816-595-8116
Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) — Brenda White
NAIA RISE - Respect, Inclusivity, Support, Education — Chesney Sallee 816-595-8114 | Ellen Ramsey 816-595-8162
National Administrative Council (NAC) — Marc Burchard | 816-595-8153
National Coordinating Committee (NCC) — Brenda White | 816-595-8180
National Drug Testing and Education Committee — Sara Eckinger | 816-595-8116
National Eligibility Committee (NEC) — Brenda White | 816-595-8180
Registrars Association (RA) — Todd Stutzman | 816-595-8300
Senior Woman Leader (SWL) — Brenda White | 816-595-8180
Sports Information Directors (NAIA SIDA) — Katie Green | 816-595-8119

Learn more about the NAIA Governance Structure

The NAIA experience is defined by its vision, mission, and value proposition. Combining the NAIA’s student-first approach with expertise in the business of small college athletics, the NAIA is the national leader in education-based athletics. Visit the Vision, Mission, and Value Proposition page to learn more.