Robinson announced on Wednesday, Nov. Here are a few frequently asked questions FAQs. What made Etienne Thomas stand out as a candidate? Additionally, Thomas is also an experienced fundraiser β a crucial skill for any senior athletics administrator. She understands the importance of not only winning on the field, but succeeding in the classroom and raising funds to support our student-athletes. She is an intellectual in her discipline and is current on the trends in athletics across the country.
Winston-Salem State University is once again a trailblazer. At WSSU, our student body demographics reflect a significantly higher proportion of female students over male students. While we strive to ensure a diverse student body, we must also be mindful that our female students and female student-athletes are keenly aware of our decisions and how they reflect our student body. That said, this hire is not just about appointing a person to a job because she is a woman.
It is about continuing to develop women as leaders where diversity in thought and presence is sorely needed. We believe at WSSU we will become the standard and example of the benefit of having a strong leader in this role, creating a pipeline for future leaders in athletics. Why was the standard search process waived? We appreciate everyone who participated in the search process. When Thomas expressed her interest in the position, we carefully weighed the opportunity to bring on board a leader of her caliber and opted to waive the standard recruitment process, as permitted by university and UNC System policy.
WSSU Policy George Knox has done a phenomenal job leading the department since May Chancellor Robinson is deeply grateful for his service and is pleased that he intends to stay at the university in his role as associate athletic director for compliance.
Caruth will wave the checkered flag on his academic journey this Fall. Expand Breadcrumb Collapse Breadcrumb. Category: Sports Date: November 6, When does the new athletics director start? January 1, More News.
