The Division III Athletics Direct Report (ADR) Professional Development Program engages ADRs in best practices to oversee and manage athletics programs and strengthen relationships with presidents, athletics directors and conference commissioners. The program focuses on enhancing ADR effectiveness and involvement at the campus, conference and national levels through networking and interactive learning with peers and expert presenters.
Why participate?
- Build a strong network of Division III ADR peers
- Enhance leadership skills to more effectively oversee athletics programs
- Deepen collaboration with presidents, athletics directors and conference commissioners
- Engage in interactive case studies and facilitated discussions focused on campus and conference scenarios
- Gain practical strategies to navigate the evolving Division III landscape
Program structure
The program includes in-person programming conducted during the NCAA Convention and virtual sessions during the academic year. Content is tailored for ADRs at different stages of their role and emphasizes application of key concepts between sessions.
Eligibility
- New ADRs: Up to 20 participants each year. Eligible ADRs include those who have served in the role for at least one year or who have not previously attended the ADR Institute
- Experienced ADRs: Up to 20 participants who have served more than two years in the ADR role and previously attended the ADR Institute
ADRs interested in participating should contact their athletics director, conference commissioner, president or chancellor to discuss nomination for the program.
Nominations and selection
Nominations are accepted from conference commissioners, institutional presidents or chancellors, and athletics directors. Nominations are submitted via Program Hub.
Once nominated, individuals will receive instructions to log into Program Hub to complete their nominee profile and respond to the nomination questions.
Quick Guide: How to Nominate in Program Hub (PDF)
Nominee questions
These questions are completed in Program Hub after a nominee has been formally nominated.
- Nominee and institutional information: name, preferred email, demographic information (optional), institution, title, institutional type, enrollment and sport sponsorship
- Conference and ADR role details: conference affiliation, ADR program track (new or experienced), years in the ADR role and prior participation in an ADR Institute program
- Professional development goals: what the nominee hopes to gain from participating in the ADR Professional Development Program
- Current challenges: key issues the nominee is facing in the ADR role, such as communication, governance or institutional processes
- Availability and acknowledgments: confirmation of availability for Convention and virtual sessions and acknowledgment that nomination information may be used for planning and selection
