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Leadership R LEADERSHIP R Rice Leadership RICE PRESIDENT FIFTH YEAR AT RICE Though he grew up in Philadelphia, David W. Leebron was not part of the Leebron has authored a textbook on international human rights and Franklin Field crowd that pelted Santa with snowballs at the infamous written numerous articles on issues of international trade, human rights 1968 Eagles game. Indeed, Rice’s president says he and his wife and and corporate finance. He is a member of the New York State Bar and an children prefer the spirit of Rice athletic events. DAVIDinactive member of the Hawaii W. and Pennsylvania bars. “Our family has enjoyed Leebron serves on the National War Powers Commission (ex-officio), watching our student–athletes Edgar Odell Lovett 1907-46LEEBRONthe National Security Higher Education Advisory Board, the Jacobs perform in a wide range of William V. Houston 1946-60 University Bremen Board of Governors, the Harvard Law School Visiting Kenneth R. Pitzer 1961-68 competitions,” the president RiceNorman Presidents Hackerman 1970-85 Committee, the Greater Houston Partnership board of directors and the said, “everyone from our George R. Rupp 1985-93 board of directors of IMAX Corp. Malcolm Gillis 1993-2004 incredible baseball pitching David W. Leebron 2004-present staff to our volleyball players “Rice students are extraordinary,” he said. “They compete in everything defying the laws of gravity to from intramurals to club and intercollegiate sports, all while pursuing make saves.” serious scholarship. We take great pride in the diversity of our student body and the diverse talents of all our students.” Leebron became the seventh president of Rice University and a member of its political science faculty on July 1, 2004. Upon his arrival at Rice, he Leebron is married to Y. Ping Sun and has two young children, Daniel and began engaging faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members Merissa. in a dialogue on the opportunities and challenges that the university faces in the coming decade and beyond. His Call to Conversation produced a strategy, the Vision for the Second Century, which calls for Rice to grow in size and scope, including significant increases in its research endeavors and international collaborations. Leebron also has led a wide-reaching program to engage the faculty and students with the city of Houston through Passport to Houston and other community engagement programs. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Leebron was elected president of the Law Review in his second year. Prior to joining Rice, he served as dean and the Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law at Columbia University. He also served as a visiting fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and Comparative Law in Hamburg, Germany, and as the Jean Monnet Visiting Professor of Law at Bielefeld University. 104 2008 RICE VOLLEYBALL GUIDE R Rice Leadership DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS THIRD YEAR AT RICE In two years since being named Rice University’s director of athletics, Chris Del school being honored for more than one individual team. The Naval Academy was Conte’s vision for the future of the program is rapidly becoming a reality. the only other FBS institution to have 50 percent or more of its programs recognized with the award. Reckling Park, the home of the Owls powerhouse baseball program and one of the showcase venues for the sport, saw significant upgrades to its playing surface last Del Conte was named the 14th director of athletics at Rice on June 22, 2006, after fall. At the same time, a state-of-the-art information and video board was installed to CHRISpreviously serving as senior associate athletics director at the University of Arizona. enhance the game experience for fans. His first year on campus was truly a memorable one. This fall, the dream of a renovated Autry Court will come to fruition. The $27 million The Owls returned to a bowl game for the first time in 45 years, baseball earned its project is on track to provide Rice basketball and volleyball a completelyDEL renovated sixth trip to CONTEthe College World Series, three teams earned Conference USA titles, the home court later this year. The project also includes a new academic center, training school had the conference players of the year in both men’s basketball and baseball facility, locker rooms and administrative offices. and produced a pair of first-round picks in professional drafts. The new facility will offer fans the amenities they have come to expect including new Nearly 12,000 Owls filled hotels in New Orleans for Rice’s trip to the R&L Carriers New VIP seating and club area, concession stands and a state-of-the-art video display. Orleans Bowl, making it the largest gathering of alumni for an event not held on the Rice University campus. But, an even more dramatic reshaping of the scope of the department was announced last spring, when Rice President David Leebron announced a restructuring of Also during his first year at Rice, Del Conte’s vision for a revamped and aggressive administrative responsibilities. The merging of the intercollegiate programs with the approach by the department saw a consolidation of various marks and logos used campus recreation and intramural areas to create an all-encompassing department by Rice’s different sports into a unified, readily identifiable mark first made famous under Del Conte’s leadership was announced along with plans for a new $41 million by the national baseball team, the Old English “R.” The department also took over the Recreation and Wellness Center, which broke ground in late spring and is set for a administration of the licensing of its logos and entered into an agreement with Host 2010 opening. Communications (now IMG College) to maximize marketing opportunities. This past summer, Rice and IMG College announced a 10-year extension of the relationship. To bring these three projects to reality, Del Conte has directed a campaign that has raised over $72 million for facilities since he came to South Main. As a further extension of the effort to create a consistent image for Rice Athletics, Del Conte negotiated an expanded apparel and equipment relationship with Nike for all Rice Athletics has maintained a balanced budget in each of the last two years under Rice teams, beginning in the fall of 2008. In addition to his duties at Rice, he also serves Del Conte’s direction. He also initiated the implementation of a strategic plan for the on the Conference USA Television Committee. department, outlining the mission of the department and clearly drawing the focus on a heightened experience for each student-athlete. Del Conte spent five-plus years on the athletic department staff at the University of Arizona. When he joined the UA program in December of 1999, he oversaw all Del Conte’s efforts have allowed the Owls to become co-hosts for the 2008 and 2010 aspects of athletic fund development. In 2002 his responsibilities were expanded to NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional Championships, as well as the 2011 Final Four at include overseeing the ticket office, marketing, corporate sales and trademarks and Reliant Stadium. licensing. That same year, he implemented a capital campaign known as Campaign Arizona for the Student-Athlete, which raised more the $120 million One year later, While the new building projects will provide a foundation for the department’s future, he was named one of three senior associate athletics directors. He oversaw media the athletic program has seen unparalleled success both on the playing fields and relations, business operations and external affairs, and helped co-manage the day- courts as well as in the classroom during Del Conte’s two years at the helm. to-day operation of the university’s 19 athletic programs. He worked directly with all coaches, department heads and staff and participated in the hiring of coaches and This past year, the Rice baseball team advanced to the College World Series for the other personnel. He also oversaw all contracts, including corporate sponsorships, third straight year. Baseball was one of four Rice teams to capture Conference USA broadcast rights, sporting events and Web site agreements. championships during the year. Three teams advanced to NCAA Championship play. Del Conte has a master’s degree in education administration from Washington State The athletic program’s academic success continues to rank among the leaders in University where he served as assistant athletics director for external operations Division I. before he joined the staff at Arizona. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Eight of the Owls’ 16 athletic programs were awarded Public Recognition Awards by the NCAA, emblematic of their finishing in the top 10 percent of their respective sport Del Conte is married to Robin Ward, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona’s in terms of their APR (Academic Progress Reports). The eight awards were four times College of Education. They have two daughters, Sienna (seven) and Sophia (five). the combined amount presented to other institutions in the state of Texas, with no 2008 RICE VOLLEYBALL GUIDE 105 R Rice Leadership RICE HEAD COACHES David Bailiff Jim Bevan Ben Braun Wayne Graham Chris Huston Seth Huston Elizabeth Schmidt Football Women’s Track & Field Men’s Basketball Baseball Soccer Swimming Women’s Tennis Drew Scott Ron Smarr Genny Volpe Jon Warren Greg Williams Golf Men’s Tennis Volleyball Men’s Track & Field Women’s Basketball RICE ADMINISTRATION Suzanne Boué Dr. James Castañeda Leslie Claybrook Russ Dean Julie Griswold Clint Haggard Dr. Brad Hovius Assistant Athletics Rice Faculty Associate Athletics Associate Athletics Associate Director of Assistant Athletics Assistant Athletics Director, Student- Representative Director, S.W.A.
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