The KCAC KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE is comprised of ten independent and church-related colleges and universities in Kansas — with a long and rich history of outstanding intercollegiate athletics. A KCAC brief historical sketch is included in this directory, along with a list of KCAC champions of recent years. The NAIA Introduction. The (NAIA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is a completely autonomous association currently administering pro-grams of inter- collegiate athletics for approximately 300 fully accredited colleges and universities of moderate enrollment. The fundamental tenet of the NAIA is that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the total educational program of the institution. This belief is strongly reflected 2008-09 in the governing documents, activities and organizational structure of the Association. History. Established in 1940 as the National DIRECTORY Association of Intercollegiate Basketball (NAIB), the Association has its roots in the 1937 small-college basketball tournament held in Kansas City, Missouri. The NAIA expanded to include other programs in 1952. The NAIA became the first intercollegiate sports govern- Kansas Collegiate ing body to provide championship opportunities for both men and women on August 1, 1980. The NAIA con- Athletic Conference tinues as a leader in the world of intercollegiate athletics. Throughout its history the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Bethany College, Lindsborg (Additional information relative to the history and Bethel College, North Newton philosophy of the NAIA can be found on pages i and iv of Friends University, Wichita the NAIA Official Handbook. Website: <www.naia.org>.) Philosophy. The purpose of the NAIA is to promote Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina education and development of students through McPherson College, McPherson intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common Ottawa University, Ottawa commitment to high standards and the principle that Southwestern College, Winfield athletes serve as an integral part of education. Sterling College, Sterling The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each Tabor College, Hillsboro member institution, the value of the conference and University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth regional structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. Revised: 9/24/2008 N.A.I.A. National Office. 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas KCAC COMMISSIONER: Dr. Scott Crawford, KCAC City, MO 64106, phone 816-595-8000, Fax:816-595- Offices, c/o Friends University, Garvey Center, 2100 W. 8200, NAIA Rules Hotline 816-595-8180, website University, Wichita, KS 67213, phone 316-425-3460, Cell <www.naia.org>. To contact NAIA staff, telephone 816- 316-727-4787, <[email protected]>, Fax 595-8000 and use appropriate listed extension, or dial 316-425-3461. 816-595-8xxx (where xxx is the staff member's KCAC PRESIDENT: Joe Zimmerman, Friends extension): Chad Waller, ext.119, director of sports University athletics office, Wichita, KS 66067. Phone information & media services, [email protected] ; 316-295-5628. E-mail: <[email protected]>. Naveen Boppana, ext.120, manager of sports FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Mike Kirkland, information & media services, [email protected] ; Southwestern College, Winfield, KS 67156. E-mail: Tyler Price, ext.128, sports information intern, <[email protected]>. [email protected]; Jim Carr, ext.105, president & chief SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Arabie Conner, Ottawa executive officer, [email protected]; Dennis Green, University, Ottawa, KS 66067. E-mail: ext.109, manager of champions sports of football & other <[email protected]>. designated sports, [email protected]; Rob Haworth, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR of the ext.113, vice-president for Champions of Character, Conference: A. John Pearson, 328 N. First St., [email protected] Staci Schottman, ext.116, director Lindsborg, KS 67456. Phone 785-227-2302. E-mail: of public relations & communications, <[email protected]> or <[email protected]>. [email protected] THE KCAC RECORDED TELEPHONE HOTLINE: 785- 227-2857. STATISTICIAN of the Conference: David Toelle, Kansas Wesleyan University, (O)785-827-5541 ext. 3146; Fax:785-827-0927 w/ cover sheet; (H)785-309- 0244, E-mail: <[email protected]>. TREASURER: Commissioner Scott Crawford. KCAC WEBMASTER: Commissioner Scott Crawford. THE KCAC WEBSITE: <www.kcacsports.com>. ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Joyce Pigge, Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 67456, E-mail <[email protected]>. Other members Joyce Kelly, Kansas Wesleyan U.; Merle Schlabaugh, Bethel College. COMPLIANCE (Protests) CHAIR: Chair Mike Kirkland, Southwestern College, Hillsboro, KS 67063, E- mail <[email protected]>. Other members Andy Lambert, Sterling College; Arabie Conner, Ottawa U. ASSIGNERS OF OFFICIALS (all report to the KCAC Commissioner): The assigners report to the Commissioner, as they work individually or represent an officials associations, making assignments of KCAC officials during the various athletic seasons. Assigners currently include Kurt McAfee The KCAC Directory is published under supervision (football), Ermanno Rossi (soccer), Kenya Young of the KCAC SID, John Pearson. EDITION Fall 2008 (volleyball), Perry Sharp and Darrell Foreman (basketball), Bill Fogarty (baseball), Sarah McMahon KCAC Administration — 2008-09 (softball). KCAC Governing Council — 2008-09 Sports & Administrative Committees (The Athletics Director and the Faculty Athletics The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Representative from each institution) supervises intercollegiate sports for the ten member BETHANY COLLEGE — Jon Daniels, AD; Joyce institutions. The following KCAC committees report Pigge, FAR. to the KCAC Governing Council: BETHEL COLLEGE — Diane Flickner, AD; Merle 1. FOOTBALL: Supervisor: Andy Lambert, Sterling Schlabaugh, FAR. College. Chair: Jamie Cruce, Bethany College. FRIENDS UNIVERSITY — Joe Zimmerman, AD; 2. VOLLEYBALL: Supervisor: Diane Flickner, Bethel Marilyn Jones, FAR. College. Chair: Cori Meyer, Southwestern College. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY — Matthew Williams, AD; 3. SOCCER (Men, Women): Supervisor: Arabie Joyce Kelley, FAR. Conner, Ottawa University. Chair: Doug Quint, McPHERSON COLLEGE — LaMonte Rothrock, AD McPherson College. and Dean of Students; Jennifer Richardson, FAR. 4. CROSS COUNTRY (Men, Women): Supervisor: OTTAWA UNIVERSITY — Arabie Conner, AD; Mike Kirkland, Southwestern College. Chair: Jim Corkie Hedlund, FAR. Helmer, Southwestern College. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE — Mike Kirkland, AD; 5. TRACK & FIELD (Men, Women): Supervisor: Mike Steve Rankin, FAR. Kirkland, Southwestern College. Chair: Jim Helmer, STERLING COLLEGE — Andy Lambert, AD; Mary Southwestern College. Ver Steeg, FAR. 6. BASKETBALL (Men): Supervisor: Joe Zimmerman, TABOR COLLEGE — Don Brubacher, AD; Bruce Friends University. Chair: Doug Hall, Southwestern Heyen, FAR. College. UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY — Rob Miller, AD; 7. BASKETBALL (Women): Supervisor: Joe Ken Mullikan, FAR. Zimmerman, Friends University. Chair: Gayla Soyez, Friends University. KCAC Board of Presidents — 2008-09 8. TENNIS (Men, Women): Supervisor: LaMonte Rothrock, McPherson College. Chair: Lonnie Isaac, BETHANY COLLEGE — Edward F. Leonard, III. Bethel College. BETHEL COLLEGE — Barry C. Bartel. 9. BASEBALL (Men): Supervisor: Rob Miller, Univ. of FRIENDS UNIVERSITY — Biff Green. Saint Mary. Chair: Jared Hamilton, Sterling College. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY — Philip P. Kerstetter. 10. SOFTBALL (Women): Supervisor: Matt Williams, McPHERSON COLLEGE — Ronald D. Hovis. Kansas Wesleyan University. Chair: Mike McCormick, OTTAWA UNIVERSITY — Kevin Eichner. McPherson College. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE — W. Richard Merriman Jr. 11. GOLF: Supervisor: Jon Daniels, Bethany College. Chair: Gregg Dick, Bethel College. STERLING COLLEGE — Bruce Douglas. 12. SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTORS TABOR COLLEGE — Larry W. Nikkel. (institutional): Supervisor: Scott Crawford, KCAC UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY — Sis. Diane Steele. Commissioner. Chair: Carol R. Swenson, McPherson College. KCAC Standing Committees 13. ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Supervisor: Karol Hunt, 1. ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE: Chair: Joyce Pigge, Tabor College. Chair: Robin Johnson MS, ATC/R, Bethany College; Members: Joyce Kelly, Kansas Friends University. Wesleyan University; Merle Schlabaugh, Bethel College. 2. COMPLIANCE (PROTESTS) COMMITTEE: Chair: Mike Kirkland, Southwestern College; Members: Andy Lambert, Sterling College; Arabie Conner, Ottawa University. Sports Information Directors Webcasts & Game Radio Broadcasts The KCAC Sports Information Director is A. John Attend the games in-person! Use the Internet for Pearson, E-mail <[email protected]>. Contact him contacts and information as it provides many access to be placed on the e-mail distribution list for KCAC news options to the ten institutions of Kansas Collegiate releases. Athletic Conference, to the KCAC conference, to the The chair of the ten institutional Sports Information National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Directors is Mr. Carol Swenson at McPherson College. to news media. The institutional SIDs in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic All ten KCAC institutions have websites. Often the Conference and their E-mail addresses are: institutions have public or campus radio stations or Sarah Hawbaker, Bethany College SID, sports booster organizations which cover their <[email protected]>.