Colleges Are Hiring! Do You Want to Work There?

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Hello Tuesday. Like you, we are going to take some time off for Thanksgiving. We wish you and your family a happy, healthy and safe holiday and we'll see you back here next Tuesday. >> Today's Word Count: 821 >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Share us with a friend, colleague or supervisor today. Let them know what they're missing.   Send D3Playbook to my inbox, please. TOP STORY 1. Colleges Are Hiring! Do You Want to Work There? by Kevin R. McClure, Chronicle of Higher Education Last month, Michigan State University was met with widespread scorn after it was reported that a senior administrator there had asked faculty and staff members to volunteer in the dining halls on nights and weekends because of a worker shortage. Despite the outrage the request produced, the situation that led to it is not unique. Colleges throughout the U.S. in recent months have faced a similar struggle in keeping their operations staffed enough to run smoothly. It is clear now that higher ed is not immune from this Great Resignation sweeping across America. This perhaps comes as a surprise to some college hiring officials. For a long time, colleges have operated under the assumption that they can easily replace people. And until recently, that was true. (The) rosy vision of higher education was already starting to sour prior to the pandemic. And after the last two years, it isn’t safe to assume we can field the same numbers of applicants. Educators across the country are under attack for teaching history, supporting public health, and generally wanting to stay alive. It’s not impossible to imagine these dynamics dissuading talented doctoral students from pursuing faculty roles. I’ve been interviewing college leaders as part of my research, and many of them expect we’ll see a wave of people stepping down from leadership roles — and few people eager to replace them." >> Situational Awareness: "Employee morale at colleges is tanking. Some in the industry have told me it’s the lowest they’ve ever seen. There are several likely reasons for it, including low pay and frustration that administrations aren’t taking health concerns of frontline workers during the pandemic seriously enough. But perhaps the biggest cause for the drop in morale is understaffing." >> The Bottom Line: "While labor shortages and understaffing are distinct, they are symptoms of the same illnesses: austerity due to budget cuts and accompanying competition for resources." >> Why It Matters: "All of this leads to overworked and unhappy employees. Unfortunately, many institutions aren’t doing a good enough job of finding out how their workers are feeling. A more pessimistic explanation is that institutions aren’t simply ignorant when it comes to employee concerns — they are indifferent." >> Continue Reading A MESSAGE FROM BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY     Did you know BlueFrame Technology has advanced integrations with top automated cameras like the Hudl Focus? Showcase your teams and student-athletes with BlueFrame’s full streaming service priced perfectly for D3 budgets….or use their Production Truck software to stream with your current provider. Step up your game this year and STREAM LIKE A PRO with BlueFrame. Learn more today! BlueFrame Games We're Watching Today Basketball (W): Brandeis (4-1) at Babson (4-1), 5:00 Ice Hockey (W): Middlebury (2-0) at Castleton (5-2), 7:00 Wrestling: Alvernia (3-0) at Ursinus (1-0), 7:00 Basketball (M): Gettysburg (2-1) at Johns Hopkins (3-1), 8:00   CONFERENCES 2. Belhaven to Join USA South "The USA South Athletic Conference is pleased to announce that Belhaven University has been accepted for full membership within the League. The Blazers are currently an NCAA Division III institution competing in the American Southwest Conference (ASC) and will begin its USA South membership in the 2022-23 academic year. "The Conference is pleased to admit Belhaven University as our newest member," stated Dr. Tom Hart, USA South Commissioner. "As an NCAA Division III member, Belhaven provides the programmatic offerings, institutional values, and athletic excellence which align well with our 19 current members. This decision also continues our Presidents Council's strategic vision of how the USA South structure will fit within the Southern region of the Division III landscape." "Joining the USA South groups Belhaven with a league of schools that all share our similar characteristics - private institutions, commitment to prioritizing academics, balanced quality athletic programs - and located closer to us in the Southeast region," said Belhaven President, Dr. Roger Parrott. "At the same time, it is difficult to make this change because we have appreciated our affiliation with the ASC, and I am especially grateful to the presidents of the conference for accepting us in as a new NCAA DIII member several years ago." >> Read More WRESTLING (M) 3.  Loras Takes Top Spot The National Wrestling Coaches Association released its initial tournament team and individual rankings for the 2021-22 season. Tournament Teams 1. Loras 2. Wartburg 3. Stevens 4. Augsburg T5. UW-La Crosse T5. Baldwin Wallace T7. John Carroll T7. Coe 9. North Central (Ill.) 10. Johnson and Wales >> Complete Team Ranking Individual 125: Matt Caccamise, Brockport 133: Jake Giordano, TCNJ 141: Jimmy McAuliffe, Elmhurst 149: Brett Kaliner, Stevens 157: Kaidon Winters, RIT 165: Braden Birt, Millikin 174: Solomon Nielsen, Augsburg 184: Shane Liegel, Loras 197: Beau Yineman, UW-Oshkosh 285: Wyatt Wriedt, Loras >> Individual Rankings   A MESSAGE FROM D3PLAYBOOK Won't you please consider making a gift to D3Playbook. Your gift will help us offset the costs of operating the newsletter and enable us to continue to provide the quality you have come to expect. My heartfelt thanks to those who have already generously contributed. Join them today.   Donate to D3Playbook TRANSACTIONS 4.  Comings and Goings   ALFRED STATE - Krystal Yernye named assistant athletic director for athletic communications BARD - Rachel Vallarelli named head women's lacrosse coach CEDAR CREST - Shelby Morgan stepped down as head volleyball coach FRAMINGHAM STATE - Devyne Doran named head women's lacrosse coach La ROCHE - Ethan Thomson named head men's lacrosse coach SCRIPPS - Suzanne Keen named president WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE - Mike Emendorfer announced his retirement as head football coach. Ryan Munz named interim head coach 1 THING 5.  The Best Thanksgiving Episode Ever! For those of you who have seen this ... enjoy. For those of you who have not, this WKRP in Cincinnati episode - IMHO - is the best Thanksgiving show ever. And don't @ me. >> 7 Fun Facts About the Episode Have a great holiday weekend.   Thanks for starting your day with us. 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