Myles Brand NCAA PRESIDENT 1942 - 2009

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 1 2 MYLES BRAND Remembered

Myles Brand NCAA PRESIDENT 1942 - 2009

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 1 2 MYLES BRAND Harold Lee Miller / for NCAA A Legacy of Leadership

CAA President Myles Brand, the first university president to serve as the As- Nsociation’s chief executive, died Sep- tember 16 from pancreatic cancer. He was 67. “Myles Brand was a dear friend and a great academic leader. He was a tireless advocate for the student-athlete,” said Michael Adams, presi- dent of the University of Georgia and chair of the NCAA Executive Committee. “Indeed, he worked to ensure that the student was first in the student- athlete model. He will be greatly missed.”

By The NCAA News and New Media Staffs

Harold Lee Miller / for NCAA A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 3 IN Memoriam • Myles Brand

Legacy continued from page 3 Brand, who began his tenure in Janu- ary 2003 after having served as president at Indiana and Oregon, died at his Indianapolis home. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2008 and announced his condition to the NCAA Executive Committee, the national office staff and the leadership at NCAA member schools in January, saying the long-term prognosis for his condition was “not good.” Brand remained committed to leading the Association even through his illness, guiding the national office staff and communicating with presidential leadership up until the final days. He attended the Men’s Final Four in Detroit, was at the table for the Association’s Stephen Nowland / NCAA Photos spring governance meetings and worked at Myles Brand sits on a panel during the keynote luncheon at the 2008 NCAA Convention in Nashville. his office into September. Brand built his presidency on academic reform and advocacy of intercollegiate Vice President Bernard Franklin. “This was primarily responsible for governance of the athletics, accomplishing both. Under Brand’s a man who understood the importance of Association and oversight of college sports. He leadership, Division I adopted an academic higher education, as well as the benefit of set very high standards for maintaining what’s reform structure anchored by the Academic athletics participation as part of the educa- unique about the college sports experience in Progress Rate, a team-based, term-by-term tional experience. He did not waver from an era of growing commercialism.” measure of academic success that encour- that as a tenet of NCAA operations, and as a That “growing commercialism” was a con- ages improved academic performance. result, the Association will continue to ben- cern of Brand’s, especially recently. He focused Divisions II and III also made significant efit from his influence for years to come.” the bulk of his final State of the Association advances under Brand’s watch – Division II University of Hartford President Walter address at the 2009 NCAA Convention on by implementing an identity campaign and a Harrison, who chaired the NCAA Execu- the topic, calling for a “shared responsibility” strategic-positioning platform tied to specific tive Committee during Brand’s push for among the NCAA national office staff and divisional attributes, and Division III by reform, said Brand “leaves a clear and member schools to monitor commercial trends fortifying its philosophy to manage unprec- strong legacy that captures all the best and establish both legislation and “good judg- edented membership growth. things about college sports.” ment” about policy that at its core does not put Brand also spearheaded a landmark Harrison praised Brand for his presi- student-athletes at risk in commercial activities. Presidential Task Force that in 2006 called dential leadership and “setting appropriate “There is no question that commercial ac- for institutions to moderate athletics spend- standards and the appropriate tone on our tivity is necessary for mounting intercollegiate ing and to better integrate athletics into the college campuses.” athletics programs, certainly in Division I, but mission of higher education. “Likewise, his tenure as president of the also in Divisions II and III,” Brand wrote in “Myles Brand will be remembered not NCAA marked an era of significant positive the speech that NCAA Vice President Wallace only for his unyielding demand that intercol- change,” Harrison said. “He led the Associa- Renfro delivered at the January Convention. legiate athletics reflect the values of higher tion as it became much more responsive to its “But that commercial activity must be under- education, but also for his advocacy of the members’ needs. He furthered the movement taken within the context of higher education. student-athlete,” said NCAA Executive to make university presidents and chancellors It must be done the right way. The answer is “He led the Association as it became much more responsive to its members’ needs. He furthered the movement to make university presidents and chancellors primarily responsible for governance of the Association and oversight of college sports. He set very high standards for maintaining what’s unique about the college sports experience in an era of growing commercialism.”

–Walter Harrison, University of Hartford president

4 MYLES BRAND to use regulation where clear prohibitions are remembrance evident – exploitation of student-athletes, for example – and apply values-driven judgment Indiana Response positive change. He led the Association where flexibility is required.” as it became much more responsive to “To the old phrase, a scholar and a its members’ needs. He furthered the Brand called for the appointment of an gentleman, I’d add: a gentleman and a movement to make university presidents oversight committee of membership peers gentle man. Myles was full of good will and chancellors primarily responsible for that would “review the landscape of com- and gentleness; we’re so fortunate that governance of the Association and over- IU made him a Hoosier and the NCAA mercial activity in intercollegiate athletics, sight of college sports. He set very high kept him here with us.’’ make binding determinations of instances standards for maintaining what’s unique in which there is student-athlete exploita- – Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels about the college sports experience in an tion even if NCAA amateurism rules are not era of growing commercialism. violated, and evaluate trends in commercial NCAA Response “In my role as a Board member, activity to ensure that the values of higher as chair of the Executive Committee, “Myles has been a visionary. He has as chair of the Presidential Advisory education and the best interests of the col- been extremely courageous and creative Group and as chair of the Committee legiate model of athletics are not abridged.” throughout his tenure at the NCAA. on Academic Performance, I had the The Division I Board of Directors ap- Myles is highly intelligent, skilled at special privilege of watching his leader- proved the establishment of that group at the appointing task forces for specific issues ship in the academic reform movement, its April 2009 meeting. and selecting individuals with expertise in the establishment of the Academic in given topics. Brand also was a force for diversity and Performance Program and in present- “Myles has been committed to aca- inclusion, establishing an entire department at ing a very clear message to all member demic reform and provided the NCAA institutions and the public at large that the NCAA national office devoted to increas- with the leadership to begin achieving the NCAA is committed to the academ- ing representation from all backgrounds at positive results. In the beginning, many ic success of the student-athlete. member schools and within the NCAA gover- were doubtful, resistant and even pessimis- “At the heart of all that was Myles’ nance structure. He was an outspoken cham- tic that the NCAA could make meaningful commitment to education and to a posi- pion of diversifying football’s head coaching progress in this critical area. Myles has tive experience for every student-athlete. shown everyone that academics is the first ranks in particular, supporting several NCAA For that, we will always be in his debt.” focus for student-athletes, the membership programs and coaching academies devoted – Walter Harrison, President of the University of Hartford and the organization. and former Chair of the NCAA Executive Committee and the to increasing the pool of qualified minority “When I think back about the time Division I Committee on Academic Performance candidates and providing them with network- I have spent with Myles, a distinct ing opportunities for advancement. memory comes to mind. Early in Several recent hires in football participated Myles’ tenure, we had a working dinner in those professional-development programs. with two prominent college basketball coaches. The coaches were somewhat “Diversity and inclusion were always top skeptical about his level of interest in of mind with Myles Brand,” said Charlotte athletics and perhaps surprised that he Westerhaus, NCAA vice president for diver- had been selected to serve the NCAA as sity and inclusion. “He understood the value its president. By the conclusion of the of inclusion from his dealings in higher educa- evening, though, the two coaches were tion, and that translated to intercollegiate effusive in their comments about Myles. athletics as well. He championed not only They were highly impressed with his genuine interest, his concern about the diversifying the head-coaching ranks in foot- issues in their sport and his instant abil- ball, but also leadership positions in athletics ity to converse and relate to them.” administration for both men and women.” AP Photo / Chris Carlson – Tom Jernstedt, Executive Vice President Brand was named president-elect of the Association in October 2002 after a nation- “Myles Brand leaves a clear and “Myles Brand will be remembered al search to replace Cedric W. Dempsey, strong legacy that captures all the best not only for his unyielding demand who had announced he was retiring at the things about college sports. As the presi- that intercollegiate athletics reflect the values of higher education but also for end of that year after having led the As- dent of two Division I institutions, he set very high standards for presidential his advocacy of the student-athlete. This sociation since 1994. leadership. He will always be remem- was a man who understood the impor- Robert Lawless, who as president of bered in part for his dismissal of Bobby tance of higher education, as well as the Tulsa chaired the Executive Committee at Knight as head basketball coach, but I benefit of athletics participation as part the time of Brand’s hire and chaired the think it’s important to remember that of the educational experience. He did search committee, called Brand a pre-emi- was just part of a career-long effort to not waver from that as a tenet of NCAA nent “educational leader.” provide presidential leadership and set operations, and as a result, the Associa- tion will continue to benefit from his “We selected Myles Brand for his abil- appropriate standards and the appropri- influence for years to come.” ity to stress the educational component of ate tone on our college campuses. ‘’Likewise, his tenure as president of – Bernard Franklin, Executive Vice President the NCAA marked an era of significant of Governance and Membership See LEGACY, page 6 A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 5 IN Memoriam • Myles Brand

Flags at the NCAA national office and Hall of Champions fly at half staff in honor of Myles Brand.

Legacy Executive Committee voted in 2005 to dean at the College of Arts and Sciences at continued from page 5 extend Brand’s contract by two years and Arizona (1985-86), dean of the faculty of then annually for the indefinite future. The social and behavioral sciences at Arizona intercollegiate athletics,” Lawless said after contract extension was scheduled to run (1983-86), director of Arizona’s Cognitive Brand was chosen. “We want the nation to through December 31, 2009. Science Program (1982-85), head of the de- understand that the collegiate part of inter- Before assuming the NCAA’s top leader- partment of philosophy at Arizona (1981-83) collegiate athletics is an integrated part of ship position, Brand was president at Indiana and chair of the department of philosophy the higher education experience.” from 1994 through 2002, and at Oregon at Illinois-Chicago (1972-80). He began his Upon being hired, Brand said, “This is a from 1989 to 1994. career in the department of philosophy at superb challenge, an opportunity for me to Born May 17, 1942, Brand earned his Pittsburgh in 1967. work on a national level in a way that contin- bachelor of science degree in philosophy Brand also served on the Executive ues my work with universities, to influence from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Committee of the Board of Directors of the the course of events on something that is very 1964 and his Ph.D. in philosophy from the Association of American Universities and as important to American culture and, most University of Rochester in 1967. board chair (1999-2000), a member of the importantly, to higher education as a whole.” Brand’s other administrative posts includ- board of directors (1992-97) and execu- Brand’s contract originally was to run ed provost and vice president for academic tive committee (1994-97) of the American through December 31, 2007, but the NCAA affairs at Ohio State (1986-89), coordinating Council on Education. He was a member of

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“Myles Brand will long be remem- less individual student-athletes remain in- bered for his ability to balance the debted to President Brand for constantly audiences of the various constituencies reminding us why we do what we do.” served by the NCAA. The manner in – Kevin Lennon, Vice President of Academic which he could move with a thought- and Membership Affairs ful ear from an audience of coaches to faculty representatives and the very university presidents who guide our organization made our work achievable. “His unwavering belief that solu- tions to long-term challenges were only a focused effort away made the entire academic-reform movement his biggest success. Myles’ reaffirmation of intercollegiate athletics as a vital part of higher education raised awareness in the public, and millions of young people will benefit for generations from the unique, perceptive leadership Myles Trevor Brown, Jr. / NCAA Photos Brand brought to the NCAA.” “Myles Brand’s appointment as – Greg Shaheen, Senior Vice President president of the NCAA represented of Basketball and Business Strategies a new chapter for the organization, coming at a time when there was strong “Diversity and inclusion have always sentiment for appointing a univer- been top of mind with Myles Brand. sity president to this leadership role. He understands the value of inclusion Many of the NCAA’s challenges are from his dealings in higher education, not purely athletic, but rather focus on and that has translated to intercolle- the concept of the student-athlete. It giate athletics as well. He championed is hard to imagine anyone who could not only diversifying the head-coaching have made this transition better than ranks in football but also leadership Myles. He had been the president of positions in athletics administration for two universities and was a distinguished both men and women.” and respected academic leader. Myles – Charlotte Westerhaus, Vice President has emphasized the well-being of the for Diversity and Inclusion student-athlete, integrity in athletics and has reached out to every imagin- “Without question, the leadership of able constituency to open the doors President Myles Brand has been critical of cooperation and understanding on in meeting the challenges of our day behalf of college athletics.” and refocusing our collective efforts – Graham Spanier, President on the student-athlete experience. His of Pennsylvania State University steady hand steered the academic- Arnel Reynon / Sport Graphics reform package through uncharted, and “As a Division I Board member and the board of directors of the National Asso- potentially dangerous, waters. His un- chair of the Executive Committee from ciation of State Universities and Land Grant flinching commitment to improving the 2003 to 2005, I had the privilege of Colleges (1995-98) and served as a board academic success of all student-athletes working with Myles in the early years of through increased academic standards his impressive record of leadership for member of the American Philosophical As- and meaningful consequences for team the NCAA. Myles was absolutely com- sociation and of the University Corporation behaviors brought about the most sig- mitted to ensuring that the collegiate for Advanced Internet Development, the nificant cultural shift in intercollegiate model for intercollegiate athletics was umbrella organization of Internet2. athletics I have seen in more than 20 at the core of the NCAA’s values and His academic research investigated the years in the enterprise. that it was reflected in key plans and nature of human action. His work focused on “His reach to help student-athletes policies. He was an effective spokes- intention, desire, belief and other cognitive also included his commitment to the person for all of us on a broad array of ‘student-first’ philosophy, challenging the issues and demonstrated great courage states, as well as deliberation and practical NCAA staff and the governance structure in addressing many that were contro- reasoning, planning and general goal-di- to be more responsive to the needs of versial. Strong leaders like Myles make rected activity. He also wrote extensively on student-athletes, and to do so in a less a difference every day. We will miss various topics in higher education, such as bureaucratic manner. His mantra was him and his contributions on behalf of tenure and undergraduate education. ‘Keep the student-athlete at the heart higher education.’’ He is survived by his wife, Peg, and one of all you do.’ Myles expected this of all – Carol Cartwright, President son, Joshua. staff, and he held us accountable. Count- of Bowling Green State University A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 7 IN MeM orI a M • Myles BraN d REMEMBRANCE Brand’s commitment to “When it was my honor to chair the search committee for the president of the NCAA, I was fairness and equality terribly excited when Dr. Brand accepted the offer of the Executive By Leilana McKindra “I am frustrated that in the midst of Committee to become president. THe NCAA News progress in so many other areas, higher The NCAA was transitioning from ore than just a casual observer of education and intercollegiate athletics an organization that was known progress, Myles Brand was actively continue to exercise a hiring practice in principally for athletic champi- Mcommitted to advancing fairness college football that is embarrassing and onships and enforcement to an and equal opportunity throughout intercol- simply would not be tolerated elsewhere on organization that equally focused legiate athletics. campus,” Brand wrote in a December 2008 on the academics of higher educa- Brand was credited with much of the Huffington Post blog. tion. I had great expectations for NCAA’s recent success with diversity as he However, Brand did more than talk about the organization under Dr. Brand’s openly called for more patient and thorough diversity. He backed his words with action. leadership and all of my hiring practices for Brand created the office for diver- expectations have been athletics admin- sity and inclusion at the national office exceeded. He accom- istrators and coach- in August 2005. The unit was assigned plished more than I would es. He frequently responsibility for leading efforts to develop have thought possible in was asked to and implement strategies, policies and exerting positive influence address the dearth programs that promote diversity and inclu- on the national collegiate of ethnic minor- sion throughout the NCAA, such as the scene. If one considers that ity football head Diversity Education Program, the Football the president of the NCAA coaches leading Coaches Academy, the Expert Coaches does not have a vote in the Division I Football Forum, and the Leadership Institute for governance system and Bowl Subdivision Ethnic Minority Males and Females. that everything achieved teams. Brand also was the architect behind the has to be done through “One of the Diversity Leadership Strategic Planning persuasion and influence, most egregious in- Committee, a panel of approximately 40 ath- his accomplishments have stances of this lack letics administrators representing all three di- been almost unbelievable. of access is the low visions that was tasked in 2006 with charting “His legacy will be number of African- the Association’s roadmap to achieving a cul- everlasting.’’ American head ture of diversity and inclusion. The commit- – Bob lawless, president emeritus of football coaches tee, which spent a year compiling research the University of tulsa and former Chair treVor BroWN, Jr / NCaa pHotoS and offensive and before presenting its recommendations at of the NCaa executive Committee Brand speaking at the defensive coordina- the 2007 NCAA Convention, focused on tors in Division fostering diversity among student-athletes; “Myles brought his academic 2007 NCAA woman of the I-A,” Brand said promoting a climate of inclusion within experience in philosophy and Year Awards Ceremony. during his 2003 intercollegiate athletics; enhancing equitable higher education to the NCAA State of the Association speech. “The current career opportunities for under-represented and effectively challenged the ath- situation is simply unjustifiable.” coaches, officials and administrators; and letics community to demonstrate Describing the status quo as “unaccept- strengthening the support, integration and accountability for the educational able (and) unconscionably wrong” in an promotion of women’s sports. values we espouse. He pushed to April 2007 NCAA News editorial, Brand Brand’s focus on diversity also extended develop the data and systems in strongly encouraged institutions to open to his work with university and college Division I to enhance graduation their doors to talented, qualified ethnic presidents. As part of its charge, the Presi- rates in all sports and helped the minority coaches. However, he resisted calls dential Task Force on the Future of Divi- public understand that the vast for a collegiate version of the NFL’s Rooney sion I Intercollegiate Athletics, which was majority of our student-athletes Rule, which requires teams filling head launched in 2005, examined diversity issues turn pro in something other coaching vacancies to include a person of as well as academic values and standards; than sports. He has been a good color among their interviewed candidates or fiscal responsibility; presidential leadership friend to the more than 400,000 face stiff penalties. Instead, Brand stressed of internal and external constituencies; and student-athletes in NCAA pro- the need for more hires, not more interviews. student-athlete well-being. grams and he taught the NCAA staff how to keep the interests of student-athletes top of mind in “One of the most egregious instances of this lack our work. Myles’ leadership will be missed greatly, but he also of access is the low number of African-American nurtured a proud and profes- sional culture that can keep its head football coaches and offensive and defensive bearing while enduring such a great loss.’’ coordinators in Division I-A.” – Myles Brand, during his 2003 State of the association speech – dave Berst, Vice president of division i

8 MYLES BRAND IN Memoriam • Myles Brand Brand’s commitment to remembrance “Myles Brand has been the best leader the NCAA has had academic reform during my career in intercollegiate athletics. I greatly appreciated the By Michelle Brutlag Hosick support he always gave to Divi- The NCAA News sion II and to the leadership of rom the first weeks of his presidency, Division II at every level of our Myles Brand was a champion for the membership. He showed a sincere Fstudent-athlete, dedicated to enhanc- interest in all of our initiatives and ing the academic environment and elimi- was a strength to us in helping us nating the phrase “dumb jock” from the achieve our goals for the division. American perception. He will be hard to replace and our His commitment to academic excellence thoughts and prayers are with his changed the culture of college sports to em- family at this time.’’ phasize the importance of classroom perfor- – Tim Selgo, Athletics Director at Grand Valley State Uni- mance and competitive success. versity and Chair of the Division II Management Council Under Brand’s leadership, the NCAA created: “Higher education lost an un- • A structure anchored by the Academic common leader today and Division Progress Rate, a “real-time” metric II lost a true friend. Myles Brand designed to give a snapshot of how teams always reminded us that we in the are performing academically, providing dis- NCAA are a higher education as- incentives for poor academic performance sociation. And, it was his commit- and recognition for high performers. ment to that essential characteristic • The Graduation Success Rate (Division I) which empowered Division II to and Academic Success Rate (Division II), redefine our selves consistent with new metrics that provide a more accurate the missions of our 300 colleges measure of the graduation rate of student- Courtesy of Indiana University, BLOOMINGTON and universities. His passion for athletes than does the federal calculation. Brand received an honorary degree at Indiana student welfare and success, his • Increased initial-eligibility standards, University, Bloomington, earlier this year. He belief in the transformative power including requiring more core courses served as the University’s president from 1997 of intercollegiate athletics and his for prospective student-athletes and to 2002, during which time the institution encouragement to focus on ‘doing de-emphasizing test scores as a way to created the nation’s first School of Informatics. the right things’ will leave a lasting judge academic fitness. legacy in the lives of Division II in reporting on the academic success of athletes for decades to come.’’ These measures have produced results. student-athletes. – Stephen Jordan, President of Metropolitan State The most recent APR data show almost “A large majority of student-athletes are College of Denver and Chair of the Division II across-the-board improvement in all sports receiving a fine education and graduating Presidents Council and all demographics. from our colleges and universities. Let us With the GSR and ASR in place, give them and their institutions the credit “Myles Brand cared about peo- Brand set an unofficial goal of having 80 they deserve,” Brand said. He also touted ple, especially the student-athletes percent of all student-athletes graduate. the APR’s fairness, data-driven foundation who represent the NCAA’s colleges Division I student-athletes have stepped and student-athlete focus. and universities. You couldn’t help closer to that goal every year, with the Noting that some sports might need extra but be energized by his commit- most recent data showing 79 percent work with reform, Brand oversaw the cre- ment to intercollegiate athletics graduating within six years. In Division ation of academic enhancement groups for when you were around him. He II, the number has climbed steadily to baseball, men’s basketball and football. Only was passionate about improving the 71 percent. The strengthened initial-eli- baseball’s reforms have been implemented, lives of student-athletes. He wanted gibility standards contribute to academic and early APR data indicate those efforts to see them earn their degree while, success in all three metrics. also will be successful. at the same time, benefitting from While much of the media attention on Notable in Brand’s leadership on aca- intercollegiate athletic competi- academic reform has centered on the pen- demic issues was his ability to withstand tion. If there was an audience to alties for teams that don’t make the grade criticisms and attacks from those who sought be found, he eagerly jumped at the – and the low number receiving penalties to weaken the program. His example allowed opportunity to expound on the – Brand always stressed that the program the presidents to stand firm in their support great things being done by student- was about changing behavior, not dispens- of the student-athlete’s academic success. athletes around the country. We ing punishment. Brand’s commitment to academic will miss his passion and energy. We In 2007, Brand dedicated much of his reform and emphasis on the integration of have lost a wonderful advocate for State of the Association speech to the emerg- athletics with the academic mission of col- intercollegiate athletics and higher ing success of academic reform, challenging leges and universities will be a centerpiece education and I have lost a friend the media at large to “get their facts right” of his legacy. and colleague.’’ – Mike Slive, Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 9 IN Memoriam • Myles Brand Conferences pay tribute to Brand The NCAA News Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. ing with Myles Brand, and I always had a lmost all NCAA Division I confer- Also, Division III’s Little East Con- great amount of respect for the work that he ences asked their member schools to ference requested that its members read did,” said Sun Belt Commissioner Wright Aobserve a moment of silence before the following statement at the weekend’s Waters. “He was an exceptional leader who all athletics events the weekend after the athletics contests: truly understood the importance of colle- death of NCAA President Myles Brand. “College athletics lost a true friend on giate athletics in the realm of higher educa- Brand, NCAA president since January Wednesday with the passing of NCAA Presi- tion. He will be greatly missed.” 2003, died September 16. dent Myles Brand. Dr. Brand was a champion The Mid-American Conference asked that The Pacifc-10 Conference commemorated of student-athlete well-being and a tireless a statement be read before the moment of si- Brand with a moment of silence before lence that acknowledges Brand’s focus all conference athletics events. In ad- “We are all deeply saddened on “scholarship, academic account- dition, a presentation in his honor oc- ability and achievement, and student- curred before kickoff of the weekend’s by the loss of our friend, Myles athlete well-being.” Pac-10 football games, Commissioner Conference USA, the Patriot Larry Scott announced. Brand. He was a remarkable League, the Horizon League, the Atlan- “Myles Brand was a passionate tic Sun Conference, the West Coast advocate for the ‘student’ part of man and a wonderful leader for Conference, the Colonial Athletic Asso- ‘student-athlete,’ ” said Arizona State ciation and the Southwestern Athletic President Michael Crow, chair of the intercollegiate athletics.” Conference are among other leagues Pac-10 Chief Executive Officers. “The – Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky that asked their institutions to observe academic reforms initiated under his a moment of silence before games dur- leadership of the NCAA have had a remark- advocate for the educational experience of ing the weekend. able effect on the academic achievement intercollegiate athletics, and the values of diver- “We are all deeply saddened by the loss level of student-athletes.” sity, gender equity, service and sportsmanship. of our friend, Myles Brand,” said Confer- The honoring of Brand also was noted Please join us in a moment of silence to honor ence USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky. in Division III, where moments of silence the memory and legacy of Dr. Myles Brand.” “He was a remarkable man and a wonderful planned for the weekend were announced for Other similar memorials were expected in leader for intercollegiate athletics. His lead- the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- Division III. ership and accomplishments will certainly ence, the Northern Athletics Conference, the Division I’s Sun Belt Conference was the benefit student-athletes, coaches and higher Liberty League, the City University of New first to announce plans to honor Brand. education for decades to come.” York Athletic Conference and the College “I had the pleasure of knowing and work- Horizon League Commissioner Jon Le-

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and acted. It was evident it was his goal to “Throughout his life, Myles Brand set make the NCAA a better organization; make the standard for leadership in higher educa- coaches and administrators better leaders tion as a professor, university president and and more responsible; and inspire student- president of the NCAA. His legacy in college athletes to reach their potential as students sports will be that national academic reform and as athletes. would not have happened without him.’’ “He will be sorely missed as a leader – Jim Barker, President of Clemson University and Chair of the Divi- and as a friend.’’ sion I Board of Directors – Grant Teaff, Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association “Myles Brand quickly earned the respect of football coaches as his first official act as D o u b l e - A - Z o n e president of the NCAA was to attend the AFCA convention and speak at the FBS Head Response Football Coaches meeting. “Myles pushed all of us in college “Myles brought an honest and clear athletics to deal forthrightly with the many vision to the NCAA that inspired everyone challenges we have, and he set an impor- who came in contact with him. tant example by thinking through his own “Myles listened, explained his position views, stating them clearly, and then being

Trevor Brown, Jr. / NCAA Photos. 10 MYLES BRAND IN Memoriam • Myles Brand

Crone called Brand a leader in higher educa- tion and a champion for the student-athlete. “In addition, his influence was felt as a respected member of the Indianapolis com- munity,” LeCrone said from the Horizon League office in Indianapolis. “He will be sorely missed.” Division II’s Northeast-10 Conference created the following statement that was read before the National Anthem at league games: “College athletics lost a true friend on Wednesday when NCAA President Myles Brand lost his battle with cancer. Dr. Brand was a champion of student-athlete well-being and a great friend and advocate of our Division II community. Under his leadership, Division II redefined itself and forged its strategic platform that highly values the educational experience of its student-athletes and places its emphasis on service, learning, sportsmanship, passion and balance. We ask that you join us now in a mo- ment of silence for Dr. Myles Brand.” Away from the field of play, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics published a special edition of its e-mail news- letter, the Daily Review. The product included comments from the presidents of 14 NACDA- administered associations. The Women’s Sports Foundation Web site also was dominated by a tribute to Brand.

Cheerleaders and the crowd bow their heads in a moment of silence for Myles Brand before a football game at Mansfield. Arnel Reynon / Sport Graphics

remembrance willing to debate them at length. He was that many academics tended to ignore “College athletics was fortunate to have also a very good person, and I think in the intercollegiate sport. And, perhaps most Myles Brand and he will be greatly missed. He long run we will miss him for that even importantly, he acted on his convictions. has to make some of the more difficult deci- more than for his strong leadership.” It was a pleasure and a privilege to work sions during his career in the collegiate world

– Jeff Orleans, former Executive with him on these projects.” and his tenure represents the greatest financial Director of the Ivy Group – Scott Kretchmar, Faculty Athletics Representative at Pennsylvania growth period for the NCAA. He treated State University everyone with the utmost respect and always “Dr. Brand’s tenure at Indiana University found balance in the needs of business and the and his steadfast conviction on a zero-tolerance “I always felt like deep down, Myles best interests of student-athletes.” policy is a true testament to his leadership and Brand and Bob Knight SHARED a lot – Rob Yowell, President, Gemini Sports Group strong character.” more ideas about the way the NCAA

– Ken Johnson should operate than they disagreed about. “My deepest sympathies to Peg Brand I don’t think the looneys in the IU fan base and my NCAA colleagues. I had the privilege “Dr. Brand was the driving force be- would ever admit to it, but I think they of working with Myles during my tenure at hind the new Scholarly Colloquium and both longed for the days of pure amateur- the NCAA. He was a man of great convic- the Journal of Intercollegiate Sport. He ism. Neither was/is perfect, but again, I tion and commitment. His legacy is a testa- believed to his core that good informa- think they had more in common than most ment to his leadership, vision and passion for tion and solid research should drive would think.” intercollegiate athletics. He will be missed.” policy. He was troubled by the fact – Chad Giddens – Melissa Caito A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 11 IN Memoriam • Myles Brand

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“The sports community has lost a great icon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.” – Anonymous

“I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Brand a year and a half ago, and was completely im- pressed by his leadership and in- telligence. I also appreciated his acceptance of what we are doing with coaches and the opportuni- ties he and the NCAA afforded me to help in the area of colle- giate recruiting. My thoughts and Trevor Brown Jr. / NCAA Photos prayers are with his family.” Myles Brand speaks at the Division III Presidents and Chancellors Luncheon at the 2008 NCAA – Dan Tudor, Selling for Coaches Convention in Nashville.

“Although most outside of the world of college athletics would Presidential control of not know it, Dr. Brand was warm and charismatic. Several times, I had an opportunity to share intercollegiate athletics conversation with him and on each occasion, he was engaging and By Jack Copeland demonstrating to all of us the value of direct accepting of what I had to lend to The NCAA News presidential involvement in the governance the banter. His humor, his intelli- t wasn’t surprising when Myles Brand, in of the NCAA,” Kansas Chancellor Robert gence, and his professionalism will his first speech as the NCAA’s new leader Hemenway, at the time chair of the Division leave a lasting mark on me as well Iin 2003, declared that “presidential con- I Board of Directors, told The NCAA News as countless others.” trol of intercollegiate athletics is essential.” after Brand’s selection in late 2002. – Trip Durham, Past President, NACMA After all, he owed his own selection for the “He has changed the audience to which job to presidents’ recently won control of the he can deliver his message,” Bob Bowlsby, “The NCAA has lost a great Association’s governance structure. then director of athletics at Iowa and cur- man! My deepest sympathy goes Brand, however, did more than say how rently athletics director at Stanford, told out to his family and the NCAA things should be. He developed mechanisms USA Today in 2005. “Presidents listen to family!” for encouraging presidents not only to prac- him, and I’m not sure, going back to Walter tice control over athletics operations but also – Anonymous Byers, that presidents necessarily listened to to provide leadership in establishing a proper the executive director or the (NCAA) presi- place for sports in the academic missions of “I’m happy to say that I have dent in quite the same way.” universities and colleges. Mr. Brand’s signature on my However, Brand made clear in his first By virtue of his own experiences as a presi- diploma from IU. Thoughts and speech to the Association’s membership dent at major academic institutions, Brand prayers to his family.” during the 2003 NCAA Convention that could capture colleagues’ attention in a way presidents must exercise not only control – chewie that none of his predecessors – all athletics over the national organization’s operations administrators – ever could have hoped to do. but also leadership in preserving what he “I have known every NCAA “I think that probably Myles Brand, be- soon would term a “collegiate model” for executive director/president go- cause he’s widely known in that community of athletics – a presidential role that he saw ing back to the days of Walter presidents and chancellors, may be effective in being distinct from control. Byers and watched with interest as Myles put a distinctive and welcome stamp upon the organi- “Myles Brand, because he’s widely known in zation. Although I first knew him by reputation, I can well remem- that community of presidents and chancellors, ber our first real visit and came away thinking, this is the right may be effective in demonstrating to all of us person at the right time. And he was. His leadership set a course the value of direct presidential involvement in that will endure.” the governance of the NCAA.” – Rich Clarkson – Robert Hemenway, Kansas chancellor, at the time chair of the Division I Board of Directors

12 MYLES BRAND “University and college presidents are in the best position to provide institutional remembrance leadership, while taking into account the per- spectives of student-athletes, coaches, fans, “Even before his time at the NCAA, “Dr. Myles Brand was a change agent faculty members and governing boards,” he for intercollegiate athletics challenging said in articulating presidential control as a Dr. Brand’s understanding of, and key principle for achieving reform of – and commitment to, the value of intercol- the status quo and creating a culture that advocacy for – college sports. legiate athletics was inspiring. I’m sure is “student-focused.” An effective leader “When missteps in athletics programs he will be missed.” and mentor to the 2008 NCAA Fellows occur, universities are open to criticism, – Mark Baker, Oregon ‘85 Class, we mourn our loss and cherish the and the presidents are the ones on the time he spent with us!” front line,” he continued. “I know because “On behalf of the Iowa Conference, – Carolyn Vellos O’Connell I have been there. It is presidents who have we celebrate the life and accomplish- the ultimate responsibility for setting stan- ments of Myles Brand on a difficult “It has been my privilege to know dards and ensuring that these standards day for those he has left behind. It is Myles Brand. I appreciated his unwav- are followed. The NCAA should make clear that he valued the most precious ering belief in educational athletics, as every possible effort to assist presidents in resource in intercollegiate athletics ... well as his total commitment to equal carrying out these responsibilities.” the young men and women whom he opportunity for men and women and He set about providing such support, in served in his daily work. Condolences his passion for diversity in the NCAA ways large and small, from his first days in to his family, to those closest to him, and in our institutions. I believe that office. and to the entire NCAA staff in India- without his strong support for Title IX Three months after the 2003 Convention, napolis. God bless.” in the last few years, our nation may he asked the NCAA Executive Commit- – Chuck Yrigoyen, Commissioner of the Iowa Intercollegiate well have seen the legislation weakened tee to approve a pilot, voluntary orientation Athletic Conference in a significant fashion. His statements program for newly appointed campus presi- and actions have literally affected innu- dents and chancellors, in which a current “We have a lost a great man and a merable young girls at the high school or former university president would visit a great leader. I spent four years on the level and thousands of young women campus not only to explain the operations of D-II Management Council and had at the collegiate level. These girls and the NCAA but to offer counsel on ways to many meetings and meals with him. women may not know it now, but these manage athletics issues on campus. He always remembered everyone’s young people owe him an enormous “The program will provide an op- name and institution, making us all feel debt of gratitude for the wonderful portunity to emphasize the importance of so important. God bless him and his opportunities that they enjoy today and presidential participation in the NCAA and family. We will all miss him.” will continue to enjoy tomorrow.” garner support for the NCAA’s advocacy – Dee Outlaw – Christine H.B. Grant, Senior Associate at and reform agenda,” he told the committee Sports Management Resources in his proposal. “Over the past several years, I The program continues today to provide have had the opportunity to work “Dr. Brand was at the College a valued resource for recently appointed with Dr. Brand on summer basketball Swim Coaches Association Conven- presidents at NCAA member institutions. initiatives. I admired his exceptional tion in 2008, he noticed that I was More visibly, campus executives regu- ability to grasp a complex problem the swimming coach at the University larly have been tapped by Brand to lead task and boil it down to simple issues. The of Indianapolis and came up to me. forces that have addressed key issues in inter- AAU continues to support his sum- He said that since we were both from collegiate athletics. Doing so put presidents mer basketball initiatives. He will be the Indianapolis area, he wanted in visible leadership roles, tackling the most sorely missed by all. My thoughts and to introduce himself to me. He did pressing problems facing college sports. prayers remain with his family.” not just introduce himself, he spoke “Presidential leadership, which is not with me for a few minutes about the the same as presidential control, adds – Bobby Dodd, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Amateur Athletic Union University of Indianapolis and the vision and strategic direction, and does strong leadership that we had at the so in a way that engages the many con- “Dr. Brand was someone who was University. I was humbled and grate- stituents to find a solution that works committed to diversity and inclusion ful that Dr. Brand would associate for all,” Brand said in announcing the not only in word, but in deed. I had the with all levels from Division I, to me creation in 2005 of the Presidential Task pleasure and opportunity to interact at a Division II institution. God bless Force on the Future of Division I Intercol- with him through various programs his legacy and I hope that the NCAA legiate Athletics. That group, composed offered by the NCAA, one of which can find someone that can carry on entirely of presidents, ultimately produced was the Leadership Institute for Ethnic his siteful leadership.” recommendations for achieving fiscal Minority Males and Females. While – Gary Kinkead responsibility in athletics, supporting one of the program’s objectives is to academic standards, providing presidential “The WBCA is extremely saddened leadership on campuses, and championing provide participants with leadership student-athlete well-being. training, having the opportunity to at the loss of Dr. Myles Brand. Our During his NCAA presidency, Brand speak to a leader such as Dr. Brand thoughts and prayers go out to Peg and made clear that he wouldn’t be satisfied was something I will always cherish. his family. His unprecedented support serving as a voice for presidents. He moved Dr. Brand was an exemplary leader of Title IX, women’s athletics and es- quickly to build platforms from which they who will deeply be missed.” pecially women’s basketball has helped could speak more effectively for themselves. – Natasha Oakes, Assistant Commissioner of the Mid- to pave the way and guarantee a bright America Intercollegiate Athletics Association future for all female student-athletes. A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 13 remembrance

“Myles was a tremendous supporter of mine, dent of the University of Notre Dame. “He diversity and equity; the importance of ethics both personally and professionally. Unless was a man for whom I had great respect – as a and integrity in athletics and in one’s life ... and you had a benchmark prior to his arrival at scholar of the first rank, a gifted administrator, on and on. He proved to be a change agent, par the NCAA, it is difficult to understand the a reform-minded leader of the NCAA, and, excellence, for the NCAA and his legacy will be vast impact of positive change he had on our most of all, as a man of great integrity. “When felt for a long time to come. We were all fortu- sport. Through his vision, he laid a game we presented an honorary degree to Myles at nate to experience his leadership ... and blessed plan that will be a great roadmap for many our commencement ceremony this past May, to be touched by his wisdom and his humanity. years to come. Our pursuit of excellence will his illness prevented him from attending. For Special thoughts and prayers to his family. His continue, though his advocacy, leadership only the second time in Notre Dame’s history, was a life well lived and widely respected.” and passion will greatly be missed.” we awarded the degree in absentia. That is – Merrily Dean Baker – Beth Bass, Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Basketball indicative of how much admiration those of us Coaches Association at Notre Dame had for him. A few weeks later, “We have lost a great leader and a our provost, Tom Burish, and I presented the special person. Myles Brand has provided “I’m fortunate to have been able to call degree to Myles personally in Indianapolis. It us guidance while holding us accountable Myles Brand a friend as well as a colleague in was a privilege to do so, and it was a privilege to keep the student in student-athlete. He the collegiate athletics arena. Myles champi- to know him.” challenged us to stay focused keeping the oned so many progressive causes with the cre- – John L. Jenkins, C.S.C., president, University of Notre Dame educational mission of higher education in ation and emphasis on tools like the NCAA’s the forefront of our thinking when making Academic Progress Rate and the Graduation “Myles had such significant impact on decisions in our intercollegiate athletic Success Rate. He had a great handle on how NCAA and on college athletics and re- programs. I especially admired his com- athletics should fit into the culture of an ally brought a heart to the job. He was an mitment to diversity and gender equity. institution and he spent his career promoting immensely fair man, listened to all issues, He believed and supported our Division the values he believed should be a huge part and was a compassionate leader. Like many II branding initiative and openly shared of our programs. Whether it was his views on who make an impact in society, his influence our platform with the many groups he commercialism or simply the economics of and impact does not leave us. Myles built a addressed. We will truly miss Myles and running a major-college program, he wasn’t platform for the future and the seeds that he his dynamic leadership. My thoughts and afraid to exert his influence to make college planted will bear fruit for a long time. This prayers are with his family.” athletic programs more accountable and more is a sad day as we remember a man who – Debbie Chin, Director of Athletics at the University of New Haven representative of higher education. really cared about student-athletes and their “The restless intellect that made Myles academics. He had a keen interest in men’s “Dr. Myles Brand was the president such an extraordinary scholar also made him a basketball and was instrumental in helping of the University of Oregon during some great leader. He never shied away from taking the game grow. Our hearts and prayers are of my years of graduate study there. His a risk that he thought might benefit college with his wife and family.” athletics and the student-athletes he cared so strong support of academics, athletics, – Jim Haney, Executive Director of the National Association of and commitment to diversity took UO to deeply about.” Basketball Coaches and the NABC Foundation a higher level of national and international – Jack Swarbrick, Athletics Director at the University of Notre Dame “Myles Brand championed so much for respect and recognition.” “My deepest condolences and heartfelt so many ... the importance of focusing on the – John Van Sant prayers go out to Myles’ wife, Peggy, and their student-athlete in his/her pursuit of academic family,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., presi- and athletics excellence; the importance of “We are saddened to receive the news of Myles’ passing and send our condolences to his family. Myles was a leader in higher edu- cation, a champion for student-athletes and an advocate for the values of intercollegiate athletics. In addition, his influence was felt as a respected member of the Indianapolis community. He will be sorely missed.” – Jonathan B. LeCrone, Commissioner of the Horizon League

“Dr. Brand was a truly remarkable individual who possessed the keen ability to see both sides of an issue. His selfless and tireless pursuit of placing a greater empha- sis on the student-athlete experience in the higher-education model has left an indelible mark that will carry the Association and its members forward. Whether he was talking to a room full of presidents, administrators or student-athletes, Dr. Brand was a pathologi- cal optimist whose message resounded with his audience. His philosophy and wisdom will be sorely missed, but his legacy has Andres Alonso / NCAA Photos forever been emblazoned onto the Blue Disk Mount Union receives its championship trophy from NCAA President Myles Brand (left) during the of the Association.” Division III Football Championship in 2005. – Kerry Kenny

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“It’s a sad day for all of us in the NCAA. was an ally and supporter of our association their administration and academic support Myles Brand has been in my daily prayers as we work toward the betterment of college BECAUSE of APR and APR penalties. Ku- since we all learned of his illness in January. athletics. His most significant contribu- dos to a man and visionary, to see a ‘student’ He was a great leader who always had reform tion was his leadership in academic reform. in an ‘athlete’.” in his mind and one who did a valuable job Among other significant initiatives under- – Kimberly Marsh of steering the entire body in a positive direc- taken through his leadership were the efforts tion. The Kentucky basketball family extends to achieve greater integration of athletics “College sports lost a friend and strong our deepest condolences to Myles Brand’s departments and student-athletes into the leader in the passing of Myles Brand. The family - our thoughts are with them during university; focusing prime attention on the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate this difficult time.” well-being of student-athletes; providing a Athletics is saddened by the loss and – John Calipari framework for evaluating commercialism remembers Dr. Brand for his spirited com- issues; and looking at recruiting and other mitment to academic reform. Dr. Brand “The loss of Myles is a loss for all of issues in men’s basketball. He has been an tackled tough issues with courage and intercollegiate athletics. The strategic posi- able and articulate spokesperson for col- tenacity. We celebrate his achievements in tioning of Division II, emergence of Life in lege athletics, particularly in advocating for spurring real change to enhance the educa- the Balance, I Chose DII, Community En- sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In areas tional experience of college athletes.” where institutions, and not the NCAA, have gagement and Game Environment were all – William E. “Brit” Kirwan and R. Gerald Turner, Co-Chairmen of the built on his legacy of the collegiate model the operational voice – coach hiring and Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for intercollegiate athletics and the NCAA salary decisions chief among them – Myles as a higher education association. We are has been a strong advocate for diversity in grateful to count Myles as friend and his hiring and for a rule of reason in salaries. His leadership will be sorely missed among all impact on the co-curricular experience for NCAA member institutions, in the national student-athletes will have a meaningful im- office, and by the Division I Faculty Athletics pact for generations ahead. We are thankful Representatives. We extend our sympathy to for his professional and personal commit- Myles’ wife and family.” ment to the academy and our prayers are with his family.” – Division IA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association – Chuck Ambrose, President of Pfeiffer University and former Chair of the Division II Presidents Council “Myles’ leadership in Division II is represented in many of our strategic initia- tives, perhaps none more public than his “Our NCAA staff is saddened by the loss encouragement to organize multiple Division of our leader. He taught us dignity and char- II national championships at venues in the acter in the face of a great life challenge, by same city in an Olympic-style sports festival. continuing to come to the office regularly to His belief in the educational/life experience “I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Brand make sure our student-athletes had his 100 achieved through athletics participation, and present to the NCAA in Nashville only two percent. Thank you for what you have given the ultimate goal of college graduation, was months after I became an FAR (faculty athlet- us and our student-athletes. God bless your at the core of everything he championed. ics representative). I had no idea of what to NCAA family, Peg and Joshua.” Division II is in a strong position because expect, but was amazed at the commitment – Terrie Hall of Myles’ vision and commitment and we and love that Dr. Brand expressed for the will miss him! It was a privilege to work with student-athlete, the people in athletics at all the “I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Myles and my thoughts and prayers are with NCAA institutions, and the principles of fair- Brand on several projects at the NCAA. He Peg, his family and his friends.” ness that the NCAA stood for. From that day was always a very kind man, but I noticed – Mike Racy, Vice President for Division II on, I have held Dr. Brand in the highest regard. a unique change in him shortly after his I never got to meet him formally but always diagnosis. Dr. Brand was kinder, gentler “Thank you to Myles Brand for his made an effort to attend any speech he gave. and had the disposition of a man who had leadership and voice for both the NCAA and He convinced me that my involvement with grown comfortable with his own mortality. student-athletes at every level. His com- the NCAA was worthwhile.” You could see him walking the halls of the mitment to diversity and gender equity are – Richard Miller Association throughout his illness and al- exemplary and he will be greatly missed. On though his health was fading, his commit- behalf of all the members of the National “I am so saddened by the death of Dr. ment to student-athletes was unwavering. Association for Girls and Women in Sport Myles Brand. His strong support of equal He will be missed, not just for his contri- (NAGWS), I extend our heartfelt sympathies opportunity for both men and women in butions to intercollegiate athletics, but also to the Brands and to the NCAA family.” athletics was an inspiration to me. His belief for his selfless and tireless dedication to – Pamela Noakes, Executive Director of NAGWS and commitment to the student-athlete increasing opportunity and expanding our experience being the center of what the definition of scholar-athlete.” “I remember a time before APR, 6/ NCAA stands for will forever be his legacy. – Anonymous semester, 40/60/80 and maintaining GPA. I feel blessed to have known Dr. Brand and There was fear in the land. However, that my heart goes out to Peg, his family and ev- “The Division IA Faculty Athletics wasn’t the intent ... to cause fear. Dr. Brand’s eryone in the NCAA community. On behalf Representatives are greatly saddened by the vision was to regard the student-athlete as a of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy and news that Myles Brand died today. We know student. Making SERIOUS progress toward all our graduates, thank you, Dr. Brand, for what a deadly disease is pancreatic cancer. a college degree in which the athlete would touching our lives.” We hoped against hope that Myles would like to obtain from his/her institution. For – Celia Slater, Executive Director of beat the odds. As NCAA president, Myles some institutions, they took a real look at the NCAA Women Coaches Academy A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 15 remembrance

“Dr. Brand brought a focus to college athletics, a focus that helped the athletes to be students. Blessings to his family.” – Clyde Neff, Lubbock Christian University

“Myles was a good person who came in as an academian and dedicated his presidency to enhancing the academic en- vironment. Once he became involved with his new constituency, athletics, he truly embraced it and therefore his loss will have a profound effect on the athletics commu- nity. The many people within NACDA and its affiliate associations that worked with Myles through the years want to extend its deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.” – Mike Cleary, Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

Trevor Brown Jr. / NCAA Photos “Myles’ commitment to integrating athlet- Myles Brand and Walter Harrison at the 2007 NCAA Convention in Orlando. ics with academics during his tenure will be a focus of his legacy, as proven by his prime mea- “My profession, sports information, was himself available when he was in the office to sures – the APR and Graduation Success Rate. fortunate to have Dr. Myles Brand as our speak with me and I enjoyed our conversations. His commitment to diversity and inclusion was friend. He understood the value of sports In celebrating his life, we should all challenge unprecedented. Intercollegiate athletics has lost information directors at all levels, and looked ourselves to continue his legacy of academic a true leader and friend.” to us as the messengers of his message to reform and providing for the overall well-being highlight the academic achievements of of the student-athlete experience in higher edu- – Randy Spetman, Director of Athletics at Florida State University and NACDA President student-athletes at all levels. He spoke to our cation. Myles reminded all of us who work in organization’s board in Indianapolis about higher education that success in intercollegiate our value and our role in college athletics. He athletics should not just be measured in wins “Dr. Brand transformed the NCAA from also accepted our invitation to become the and losses on the playing field. My prayers and an organization focused almost exclusively first NCAA president to speak at the CoSIDA deepest condolences go out to his family.” on national championships and chasing media dollars to one that now embraces the Convention. Dr. Brand will be missed by all of – Philip Hunt, Founder of The Student-Athlete Consulting Group us in our profession and we will continue his academy. His particular emphasis on using academic research to support the decisions legacy by promoting not only the wonderful “During my internship at the NCAA, I got of the organization has enhanced the NCAA achievements in the playing arena, but also the an opportunity to have lunch with President brand. He walked comfortably in the worlds remarkable achievements of students in the Brand soon after he started. I asked a lot of of higher education, goverernmental issues classroom and the community.” questions during that lunch and he answered and athletics, a characteristic rarely found. – Eric McDowell, Assistant Athletic Director/ them all. But what I will never forget is his Sports Information at Union College (New York) sincere honesty, his frankness, and the pas- He will be deeply missed.” sion that he brought to the world of college – Karen Weaver, Ed.D. “Dr. Brand was truly a remarkable leader athletics. He put the “student” back into the for college athletics. We will miss his leader- student-athlete and I think the world of college “We are all deeply saddened by the ship, but more importantly we will miss him athletics will be better for it. I send my condo- loss of our friend Myles Brand. He was a and the character that he brought to college lences to his wife and family.” remarkable man and a wonderful leader athletics. Our thoughts and prayers are with – Stephanie Surratt, Esq. for intercollegiate athletics. His leadership the Brand family during this time of sorrow.” and accomplishments will certainly benefit – Bernie Oliver, University of Florida “At our 60th anniversary celebration student-athletes, coaches and higher educa- in February 2006, Dr. Brand spoke pas- tion for decades to come.” “Myles Brand put the student-athlete back sionately and genuinely about the NCAA, – Britton Banowsky, Commissioner of Conference USA in the forefront of the NCAA’s purpose. His the importance of student-athletes and the personal philosophy and passion ignited a cul- proper place of athletics within the context “Though Dr. Brand’s passing saddens us, tural change in intercollegiate athletics, as rep- of higher education. His speech reflected heaven is rejoicing right now. The NCAA is resented by academic reform and the “student- what he truly believed in. His tenure at the very blessed to have been led by a man who athlete first” philosophy. He was a true leader, NCAA is marked by his exemplary leader- exuded such admirable character, integrity as he was a visionary who made the tough ship and his honest and passionate beliefs. and fairness. I am blessed to have had the decisions to hold institutions accountable for To say the Association has benefited from his opportunity to work with a great group of how they provide service to student-athletes as leadership is a tremendous understatement. people in Indianapolis and throughout the they strived to earn their degrees and com- His passing is a huge loss for the NCAA and country towards the accomplishment of the peted in their respective sports. In sum, he has intercollegiate athletics. Our prayers are with Association’s mission. My prayer is that Dr. taken the NCAA to a place where it has never Dr. Brand’s family.” Brand’s vision for the Association will be been. More importantly, he was a kind man. – Chris Martin, Commissioner of the College Conference of Illinois moved forward by others.” When I worked at the NCAA, he always made and Wisconsin and Division III Management Council member – Keshia Campbell

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“I feel so fortunate to have been a member “Myles Brand was an outstanding leader in “Dr. Myles Brand was such a strong sup- of Myles Brand’s team at the NCAA, and I higher education and intercollegiate athletics. porter of women’s basketball and equality for am deeply saddened by his passing. Myles His steady guidance will provide tremendous young women in our game. Without strong was the right leader at the right time for col- opportunities for years to come. We have been efforts such as his, UConn and the game of lege athletics. He stood for the values and blessed and fortunate to have Myles Brand’s women’s basketball as a whole would not ideals that have strengthened higher educa- passion, dedication and leadership.” have made the strides that we have over the tion, intercollegiate athletics at all levels, the – Mike Alden, Athletics Director at the University of Missouri, years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his experiences of student-athletes, coaches and Columbia family, friends and colleagues.” colleagues of all races and both genders, and – Geno Auriemma, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association fair play. Myles did not hesitate to take a stand “Myles was an amazing leader who never President and Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of on what he knew to be right and he challenged lost the common touch. In my prior position, Connecticut his staff and the NCAA membership to do I called upon him several times to interact “Myles Brand was an outstanding leader likewise. His courage, passion and caring ways with the MAC (Mid-American Confer- and extraordinary man of vision. I was able were apparent throughout his lifetime. Myles ence) presidents group and he never said, to visit and learn from him while participat- touched the lives of so many people in a way “No.” He visited almost every school in the ing in the Class of 2009 Leadership Institute that enriched us all. We have lost a great leader MAC and he was always very accessible. He for Ethnic Minority Males and Females. and friend, but his legacy will serve us well for was an advocate of diversity and personally His commitment to diversity has shaped the many years to come. Sincere condolences to supported me in many endeavors. I enjoyed NCAA and member institutions in a tre- Peg, Josh and the NCAA family.” working on some of the initiatives that will be a part of his legacy. My prayers go out to mendous way. His leadership and vision will – Judy Sweet his family.” play a part in the transformation of collegiate athletics for years to come. Our thoughts are – Dell Robinson, Commissioner of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate “Myles Brand’s leadership changed the Athletic Conference with his family and friends.” national dialog on athletics by emphasizing – Deedee Brown-Campbell, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville its educational mission of athletics. His clear, “The collegiate community was truly sustained support of gender equity was a blessed to have had President Brand as its “The Faculty Athletics Representatives central component of this theme, shepherd- leader for the past six years. His vision and Association (FARA) has lost a great friend ing Title IX during the 2003 Commission on courage were an inspiration to all of us, and and ally in NCAA President Dr. Myles Opportunities in Athletics, and later after the he will be dearly missed. We have all been the Brand. He fought a great battle against pan- OCR released its 2005 Clarification. These beneficiaries of his leadership and talents, creatic cancer. Dr. Brand was a strong and were pivotal points in the law’s history and and his legacy will have an impact on the eloquent leader and spokesperson for main- stemmed the potential harm from the Bush NCAA and intercollegiate athletics for years to taining strong academic standards within Administration. Under his leadership, the come. I am certain that the leadership of the intercollegiate athletics. He introduced a NCAA honored long-time advocates Chris- tine Grant, Donna deVarona, Senator Birch Bayh and Billie Jean King with prestigious “Dr. Brand was truly a remarkable leader for NCAA awards, and the NCAA ensured that gender equity was a part of the decentennial college athletics. We will miss his leadership, certification process. I truly cannot imagine where women’s athletics would be without but more importantly we will miss him and the his forceful and eloquent stances over the past six years. Those of us working for Title character that he brought to college athletics. Our IX compliance have long said that advocates of the old mentality must die off before sys- thoughts and prayers are with the Brand family temic change can be achieved for the average during this time of sorrow.” college female athlete. It pains me that he is not around to see the day when gender – Bernie Oliver, University of Florida equity in intercollegiate athletics doesn’t require a remarkable man like Myles Brand.” – Nancy Hogshead-Makar NCAA will continue his legacy to honor his dose of realism to discussions of academics memory. My thanks, thoughts, and prayers are and athletics and in promoting academic “Myles was a true leader who has left an with him and his family at this time.” reform within the NCAA. He recognized the outstanding legacy regarding the integration – Frank Aiello, Director of Athletics at educational value of athletics and its part in of athletics and higher education. I have to Wilmington University (Delaware) the comprehensive experience for student- believe that his experience as a Division III athletes. We applaud his support in increas- “Dr. Myles Brand was a tremendous ing high school academic requirements for student-athlete helped to shape at least some leader and will be greatly missed. I was for- prospective scholarship student-athletes and of his philosophy regarding academics and tunate to work as a member of the NCAA with mandatory progress-toward-degree athletics. He certainly had great affinity for team briefly as a national office intern and measures to make sure student-athletes the division. It was a great personal and pro- was struck by Dr. Brand’s personable na- graduate in a timely fashion. fessional opportunity to work with Myles. I ture and true passion for college athletics “His guidance in developing two new aca- always felt like I was in the presence of great- and the student-athlete. My deepest con- demic standards – the Graduation Success ness when I spent time with him. His passing dolences to his family as they go through Rate (GSR) of student-athletes and the Aca- is a tremendous loss to everyone associated this extremely difficult time.” demic Progress Rate (APR), measuring how with higher education and the NCAA.” – Amanda Payne scholarship student-athletes and individual – Dan Dutcher, Vice President for Division III

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 17 remembrance teams are doing term to term – is impres- as we continue to celebrate his life and the “It’s apparent that intercollegiate athletics, sive. Graduation rates have improved and the common vision we shared.” higher education, and the student-athlete expe-

APR has changed the recruiting mindset and – Jane C. Meyer, Chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Com- rience is better understood from the leadership behavior on many campuses. mittee and Senior Associate Director of Athletics at the University of Myles Brand. During my years as an NCAA “The entire FARA Executive Committee of Iowa national office administrator, Myles changed recently named Dr. Brand as the recipient of our thinking, the culture and the Association’s the 2009 David Knight Award for Outstand- “On behalf of the West Coast Confer- membership conscience and ideals. Myles is ing Service to FARA. His strong support of ence, its member institutions and student- sadly missed, while his leadership and legacy FARA, his commitment to having FARs play athletes, our thoughts and prayers are will be entrenched within all of us who are a key, important role in NCAA governance, with the family of Dr. Myles Brand and humanitarians to the mission of intercollegiate and his support for our FARA presidents his colleagues at the NCAA office. Dr. athletics and higher education.” and FARA’s Executive Committee was Brand transformed the Association into – Kelvin Ford, Assistant Athletic Director greatly appreciated by all. one which is squarely focused on the needs at West Texas A&M University “His contributions in promoting aca- of student-athletes and fully supports the demic reform in intercollegiate athletics were philosophy that athletics is integral to the The Black Coaches & Administrators truly remarkable. Our deepest condolences educational mission of higher education. (BCA) is a non-profit organization that go out to his family and friends. His voice We are all better coaches, administrators, fosters the growth and development of eth- within intercollegiate athletics will be greatly and student-athletes for his efforts.” nic minorities at all levels of sports, which missed. His ideas and spirit will continue to – Jamie Zaninovich, Commissioner of the West Coast Conference Myles Brand enthusiastically supported. be heard in our discussions on academics “The American sports community and and intercollegiate athletics.” “To the NCAA family and all those who Black Coaches and Administrators have – FARA loved President Myles, I offer on behalf of lost a devoted friend and advocate. On the physically and mentally challenged, along behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and “As a diehard Boilermaker, I gained the with all college sports fans, our deepest sym- membership of BCA, we are deeply sad- utmost respect for this soft-spoken gentle- pathies on the loss of this unique and noble dened by the passing of NCAA President man from IU. He was everything that we man who made college games something Myles Brand. Myles was highly valued on aspire to be: never afraid to make the most to enjoy. He will be missed, not only for his both a professional and personal level by difficult decisions, but always ready to lis- kindness but for his gentle and good sense to our association. He embraced and support- ten to opposing views. The state of Indiana see something great happening.” ed BCA diversity and professional develop- ment efforts and he respected our concerns and intercollegiate athletics has lost a true – Christopher C. Gagliardi, Youth Advocate for the physically and leader. My deepest condolences to his fam- mentally challenged for the state of New Jersey related to student-athlete welfare as he ily, and may God give you His strength in led the charge for academic reform for these difficult days.” “The Coalition on Intercollegiate Athletics the student-athlete in America. From the beginning of his tenure as NCAA president – Mark A. Pope, Director of Athletics at the University of Saint expresses its sorrow at the passing of NCAA Francis (Indiana) President Myles Brand. President Brand’s in 2003, Dr. Brand communicated directly many accomplishments at the NCAA will with our association regarding multiple “On behalf of the NCAA Division I form a lasting legacy, adding to his distin- issues of mutual concern and established a Women’s Basketball Committee, I would like guished career as a philosopher and university continued open dialogue between his office to express heartfelt condolences to Peg and president. From the standpoint of the COIA and the BCA. His legacy will be one of the family of Myles Brand. President Brand faculty coalition, President Brand’s commit- courage, compassion and trust.” was a champion for women’s basketball. He ment to academic ideals and to guiding college – Dave Leitao, President, and Floyd Keith, challenged the committee to grow the game sports towards a mission to support the pursuit Executive Director, of the BCA of women’s basketball and provided a voice of knowledge was an expression of values we for our coaches. Most importantly, he had celebrate. We benefited from his warm willing- “I am profoundly saddened to learn of a great vision for the game. Myles not only ness to meet with our coalition, share ideas, the passing of Dr. Myles Brand. The NCAA served as our advocate, he stood by us. His and strengthen understanding among those – and the entire sports world – has lost a leadership allowed us to explore opportuni- with different perspectives on athletics. COIA great leader and true champion. Myles’ ties to grow the game of women’s basketball extends its deep condolences to President passion for collegiate athletics, and more for our student-athletes and coaches. We will Brand’s family. We also express our sympathies importantly, the student-athletes who com- miss President Brand’s leadership and op- to our colleagues at the NCAA. Like them, pete with dignity and honor on behalf of all portunity for open and candid conversation. we will miss President Brand’s leadership and NCAA member institutions, was unwaver- The entire women’s basketball community personal engagement.” ing. His grace, commitment and humanity will continue to keep Myles, Peg and the – Carole Browne and Nathan Tublitz, Co-Chairs of the Coalition on made him an extraordinary leader, mentor Brand family in our thoughts and/or prayers Intercollegiate Athletics and role model. I will miss him. The staff

“Dr. Myles Brand was such a strong supporter of women’s basketball and equality for young women in our game. Without strong efforts such as his, UConn and the game of women’s basketball as a whole would not have made the strides that we have over the years.”

– Geno Auriemma, WBCA President and Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Connecticut

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Tom Strickland / AP Photo Myles Brand participates in the groundbreaking ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2005 in Indianapolis. Others participating in the ceremony were, from left, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Colts owner Jim Irsay and Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. and student-athletes of Columbia University someone in the position he was in. “College Brand and thank him for all the hard work he Athletics express their deepest sympathies to coaches lost a great friend with the passing put in for the NCAA and its members. Thank the Brand family and the staff of the NCAA of Dr. Brand.” you, Dr. Brand!” on the loss of our dear friend.” – Jim Boeheim, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Syracuse University – Tommy Loera – M. Dianne Murphy, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physi- cal Education at Columbia University “Myles would often characterize himself “I had the honor of meeting Dr. Brand on as a pathological optimist. He conscientious- a couple of occasions and found him to be “Dr. Brand gave himself entirely to the ly looked for the upside in people and insti- very warm and friendly. The NCAA has lost things he loved and cared about. That giving tutions. He certainly did that with intercolle- one of its greatest assets. The TL family sends of himself made a difference in college ath- giate athletics. But he wasn’t a Pollyanna. He its most heartfelt condolences to his family, letics and it made a difference in the lives knew there were parts of college sports that friends, and the entire NCAA community.” of families whose lives he touched through needed attention and some that needed a full – Sam Inman, President of TL Sportswear The Home Team partnership between the overhaul. He was willing to accept small wins NCAA and Habitat for Humanity. Dr. and build on them. He was content to take a “First, I would like to offer my condo- Brand helped Habitat reach a new genera- step forward, knowing he had avoided taking lences to the Brand family. I am an Indi- tion of volunteers through this partnership, two steps back. Myles understood that with ana University alumnus. I graduated from helping to engage young athletes by chal- such steps, long marches begin; and begin- graduate school at the School of Public and lenging them to think beyond their lives on ning was much better than standing still or Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana the courts, fields and tracks of the athletic falling behind. More than anything else, he University in 1997 during Myles Brand’s world to the broader world in which they lightened our load with a reason of hope for tenure. He was a scholar beyond his times. live. Their engagement in the communi- things getting better rather than a sense of I would often witness a very compassionate, ties in which they played will be a part of inevitable decline.” analytical man who truly represented high Dr. Brand’s legacy to them long after their – Wally Renfro, NCAA Vice President morals and ethics. As we all remember, he athletic careers have ended.” and Senior Advisor to the President stood for high standards in all realms of life, – Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of not just academically. Habitat for Humanity International “When I found out last week that Dr. “One of my fondest memories is that of Brand had passed, I was in total shock. The receiving a free ticket to one of the biggest “Dr. Brand, more than any previous NCAA’s most passionate leader, who set the basketball games of the 1995-96 season and NCAA president, included college coaches bar high for academic performance at the sitting on the row with President Brand. Me in the complex issues of the Association. He Division I level, terming “the student-athlete,” being this small-town African- American girl was a willing listener, which is so critical for was gone. I wish I had the chance to meet Dr. from Alabama working through my career A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 19 remembrance at a major research university. Accompanied “I cannot tell you how sorry I am that of two former NCAA presidents, Myles by Dr. Rhodes from my department, when Myles lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Brand and Cedric Dempsey, through their introduced to President Brand for the first He was a man of integrity, vision and char- executive staff since 1999. As recently as time, his words of encouragement and inviting acter. His dedication to women on many about this time last year, President Brand smile made me feel like a million dollars. All of fronts should be applauded. His vision and appeared on Chinese national CCTV-9 my hard work and ambitions were summarized follow through on academic reform was advocating the UNIVERSAL value of how in the late President Brand’s address to our unprecedented and his leadership remark- intercollegiate athletics ought to have its graduating class in May 1997. He challenged able. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peg, due function in the process of developing us to “take the values from Indiana and intro- Joshua and the entire NCAA family. We will a young mind-body into a contributing duce them to the world.” someday find a cure for this horrific disease. global citizen with integrity, discipline, and “When I heard that he had transitioned out Myles contributed in so many ways to bring competency in a specialized field. of IU and assumed the role of president of the some awareness to the need for better fund- “President Brand, through his policy NCAA, I was so excited. It was not surpris- ing and more comprehensive research. His direction, vision, and leadership tenure at ing that the NCAA has evolved into a pillar legacy will live on for years to come.” of achievement in college athletics. I will end NCAA since 2001, has not only impacted – Debbie Ryan, Head Women’s Basketball Coach on near 400,000 student-athletes in our by saying, that I challenge all academic and at the University of Virginia athletic leadership to follow in the footsteps of USA, but also for sure rendered his philo- this great pioneer. He will be missed.” “We often speak the words, ‘being at the sophic wisdom on school athletics and our American good-will ambassadorship to – Tara George right place at the right time’... Myles was not only at the right place, more importantly, it was his Chinese counterparts’ program policy direction and impact on about 300 million Chinese students at all levels. “President Brand has truly lived a life that IS larger than his self with a great legacy. I do greatly miss my few occasional interactions with him in person, from which I have been a beneficiary from his integrity and wisdom for life. To the Brand family, we respectfully share your loss and will extend his legacy.”

– David W. Pan, Ph.D., J.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Col- lege of Business and Technology, at Northeastern State University

“On behalf of the Division 1A Athletic Directors’ Association, Mr. Eric Hyman, Association President and Director of Athletics at the University of South Caro- lina, Columbia, and I express our most sincere sorrow on the passing of Dr. Myles Brand. The legacy of President Brand will clearly describe a genuine compassion for the student-athlete, his leadership pres- AP Photo / Amy Sancetta ence during very significant governance Tennessee teammates check out their national championship trophy held by NCAA President changes, academic reform, and so much Myles Brand after winning the Division I women’s basketball title in 2007. more. President Brand was always eager to “As a professor of philosophy, but more the right time for all of us in higher education. support the activities of the Division 1A importantly as a leader of educational institu- Myles was a stalwart individual who advo- Athletic Directors’ Association, and to per- tions, Myles became the very embodiment of the cated for the values of higher education and sonally participate at our Annual Meeting altruistic “philosopher kings” idealized by Plato the integrated role of athletics for all students, and Institute. We are grateful to him for his in The Republic. Myles combined philosophy particularly those engaged as student-athletes. support and guidance. We will miss him. and vision with the necessary practical wisdom Educators, role models and experiences were We also offer our most genuine condolenc- to change the course of the NCAA, enhancing central to his work and legacy as the national es to President Brand’s family, friends, and its ability as well as its credibility in strengthen- office leader. I am forever grateful for the op- NCAA staff.” portunity to learn and work with Myles. He ing the link between student and athlete. His – Dutch Baughman, Executive Director of the Division 1A Athletic sparkling eyes focused steadily on the distant ho- challenged us daily to keep the “student-ath- Directors’ Association rizon, understanding that reform efforts require lete” and the importance of their experiences in the forefront of our efforts.” strength of character, an unyielding will, and “I offer my condolences to the Brand tactful eloquence. Testament to his effectiveness – Bridget Belgiovine, Director of Athletics and Chair of the Depart- family and the NCAA staff. I had the plea- is the simple fact that, despite the impediments ment of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics at Wellesley College and former Director of Division III sure of meeting Dr. Brand at the NCAA of an oft-times sclerotic bureaucracy, he was able leadership conference. He was a very kind to improve the experience of the student-athlete “It was an honor and privilege for me man that gave us young leaders advice ... He on both sides of the hyphen. College athletics has will be missed.” never had a better advocate or friend.” to help on special projects on the China front under the initiative and leadership – Nichole Tiggs, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach – Gary Walters, Director of Athletics at Princeton University at the University of North Dakota

20 MYLES BRAND “… I am more convinced than ever that the relationship between intercollegiate athletics and higher education has survived the test of time because those who went before us had the values right. It falls to us – all of us – to see that these values are preserved and that they direct our future actions.”

– Myles Brand’s State of the Association address, January 11, 2004

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