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University of California, Riverside to Improve Operational Efficiency – Partners with ACS Athletics

AUSTIN, TX – The University of California, Riverside, a member of the Big West Conference, has partnered with ACS Athletics to improve operational performance. The Highlanders now will have the benefit of using the ACS InControl software suite, which will provide the school with state-of-the-art technology solutions that will improve staff performance in the areas of recruiting, compliance monitoring and student-athlete information management.

 “The University of California, Riverside is extremely excited to partner with ACS Athletics, the industry leader in recruiting and operational software,” Senior Associate Athletic Director Kevin Price said. “Because we are in the winning business, our clear priority was to partner with the best, most comprehensive, most experienced company in the marketplace that is being used by all the top BCS schools.  Using the ACS system shows a clear and unequivocal commitment to the success of our coaches and staff.  Our folks know that we are providing them with the best tools possible to make their lives easier.”

 ACS Athletics is the first company to make technology solutions of this magnitude. The solution is able to integrate the ACS InControl system with that of campus information systems. This new partnership allows The Highlanders many tools and benefits that will give them an extra edge they would otherwise not have.

 “UC Riverside and ACS InControl are a perfect fit,” says Phillip Engle, ACS Athletics founder and CEO.  “Like all ACS clients, they are actively seeking ways in which to operate more efficiently by saving time, energy and resources, and they want to provide coaches and staff with proven technology tools that will improve performance.  We look forward to assisting the UCR athletics department achieve its goals.”

 About ACS Athletics:

ACS Athletics (ACS) is the leading provider of integrated web and mobile solutions for increasing operational performance and reducing risk in collegiate athletics departments.  ACS gives customers a competitive advantage by providing an integrated, holistic approach to managing athletic department operational, compliance, student-athlete information and communications on one platform.  ACS customers are more efficient, organized and compliant, and are better positioned to communicate and develop relationships that are vital to their success.  ACS proudly services athletic departments in the top conferences including the Atlantic 10 Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big East Conference, Big Sky Conference, Big South Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big West Conference, Capital Athletic Conference, Centennial Conference, Colonial Athletic Association, Conference USA, Empire 8, Ivy Group, Mid-American Conference, Missouri Valley Conference, Mountain West Conference, Northeast Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, Pacific-12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, Southern Conference, Southland Conference, Sun Belt Conference, The Summit League, West Coast Conference, and Western Athletic Conference.  ACS Athletics was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas.

 About the University of California, Riverside:

The University of California, Riverside was founded in 1954 and is a member of the University of California system.  The Highlanders compete in NCAA Division I and in the Big West Conference.  Formerly a member of Division II, the Highlanders made the jump to the NCAA’s most competitive level in 2000. Prior to their move up, the Highlanders claimed a total of five Division II national championships in men’s baseball (2) and women’s volleyball (3). Since joining the Big West, the Highlanders have won multiple conference championships and several teams have competed in post-season NCAA tournaments.  Varsity sports at UCR include; men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s volleyball.

ACS Athletics Helping Strengthen Athletics Directors Association Voice in Division II Athletics

AUSTIN, TX – ACS Athletics has made a substantial contribution to the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (DII ADA) to help the Association increase membership and strengthen its goal of being the voice of Division II athletics directors.  ACS has a history of assisting professional associations in athletics expand and accomplish long-term objectives and this partnership further demonstrates ACS’s commitment to NCAA Division II.

“We don’t form these relationships to get our logo on a website or a podium at a meeting,” said Phillip Engle, President and CEO of ACS Athletics.  “We want to be a responsible citizen in this community and contribute in a meaningful way.  Helping the Division II Athletics Directors Association achieve their goals helps ACS become a part of the conversation about issues that these schools face.”

Greg Waggoner, President of the DII ADA and the Director of Athletics at Western State College of Colorado also shared his excitement.

 “We partnered with ACS Athletics not only due to their reputation as an established and responsible service provider, but because we strongly believe ACS will assist our Association become an even stronger voice in NCAA Division II governance.  We could not be more excited about this new partnership.”

 About ACS Athletics

ACS Athletics (ACS) is the leading provider of integrated web and mobile solutions for increasing operational performance and reducing risk in collegiate athletics departments.  ACS gives customers a competitive advantage by providing an integrated, holistic approach to managing athletic department operational, compliance, student-athlete information and communications on one platform.  ACS customers are more efficient, organized and compliant, and are better positioned to communicate and develop relationships that are vital to their success.  ACS Athletics was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas.

About DII ADA:  The DII ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the DII ADA, please visit www.div2ada.com. The DII ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 47th year. For more information on NACDA and the 11 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.

Conference Carolinas Paving the Road of Technology for Member Schools with ACS Athletics Partnership

ACS Athletics and the Conference Carolinas have now officially been brought together to benefit the institutions of the 12-member NCAA Division II conference. The new collaboration provides institutions incentive opportunities to implement ACS InControl, a proven and battle-tested technology solution that improves staff performance in the areas of recruiting, compliance monitoring and student-athlete information management.

“All members of Conference Carolinas value fair competition, ethical student recruitment and a healthy student athlete experience,” Conference Carolinas Commissioner Alan Patterson said. “ACS provides an opportunity to enhance each of these important areas and has a proven commitment to the needs and values of Division II members. Conference Carolinas is privileged to partner with ACS Athletics and endorse the value brought to our members.”

ACS Athletics is the first company to provide technology solutions of this caliber. The ACS InControl system integrates, or “bridges,” with campus information systems, providing institutions that have teamed up with ACS many timesaving benefits.

“We are hopeful that we’ll have an opportunity to help many Conference Carolinas institutions improve operating efficiencies, recruit better and more effectively manage the student-athlete life-cycle from beginning to end,” ACS President and CEO Phillip Engle said. “For ACS customers, this translates into greater success in every aspect of the program.”

About ACS Athletics:

ACS Athletics is a web and mobile technology company that improves operational performance and reduces risk for collegiate athletic programs. Through the InControl™ software, ACS provides a structure that gives programs a competitive advantage by simplifying, integrating and automating processes.  InControl™ delivers the flexibility and security athletic administrators, coaches and campus stakeholders need to stay organized, decrease risk of non-compliance and stay focused on winning and developing relationships.  The expertise ACS possesses in athletic department process helps meet clients’ needs by enabling better communication, improving the all-around efficiency of their program and ensuring student athlete welfare.

About Conference Carolinas:

The Conference Carolinas is one of the older conferences in the NCAA’s Division II. Formed on December 6^th, 1930, the conference is made up of 12 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These programs include: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Coker College, Converse College, Erskine College, King College, Lees-McRae College, Limestone College, Mount Olive College, North Greenville University, Pfeiffer University, and Queens University of Charlotte. .

The league sponsors eighteen season-ending conference championship tournaments with nine women’s and nine men’s sports. The conference also has NCAA qualification in Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Cross Country, and Women’s Volleyball. NCAA regional and national selection opportunities in Men’s Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field, Women’s Golf and Men’s Volleyball are also available based on end of year regional rankings and/or season r

ACS Athletics and the Heartland Conference Partner to Benefit Schools

 ACS Athletics and the Heartland Conference have teamed up to create a special partnership in an effort to benefit institutions in the eight-member conference. The partnership provides member institutions incentive opportunities to implement ACS InControl technology solutions that improve staff performance in the areas of recruiting, compliance monitoring and student-athlete information management.

 “We feel the Division II Conference Commissioners Association has aligned with a company that could bring great benefits to our NCAA Division II schools,” Heartland Conference commissioner Tony Stigilano said.” The Heartland Conference is looking forward to our working relationship with ACS Athletics.”

 ACS Athletics is the first company to provide technology solutions of this caliber and the only company that has integrated the ACS InControl system with campus information systems. This gives institutions that have teamed up with ACS many timesaving benefits.

 “ACS is honored to have the opportunity to help Heartland Conference institutions and support new technology initiatives on each of these campuses,” ACS President and CEO, Phillip Engle said. “We look forward to a long and productive partnership.”

 About ACS Athletics:

ACS Athletics is a web and mobile technology company that improves operational performance and reduces risk for collegiate athletic programs. Through the InControl™ software, ACS provides a structure that gives programs a competitive advantage by simplifying, integrating and automating processes.  InControl™ delivers the flexibility and security athletic administrators, coaches and campus stakeholders need to stay organized, decrease risk of non-compliance and stay focused on winning and developing relationships.  The expertise ACS possesses in athletic department process helps meet clients’ needs by enabling better communication, improving the all-around efficiency of their program and ensuring student athlete welfare.

 About the Heartland Conference

The Heartland Conference, which formed in 1999, is the newest member of the NCAA’s Division II conferences. The conference is made up of eight schools, five of which are from Texas, and one each from Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. The current members include St. Edwards University (TX), St. Mary’s University (TX), Dallas Baptist University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Newman University (KS), Texas A&M International University, University of Texas of the Permian Basin (TX), and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

 The conference sponsors 13 championships in baseball, men’s and women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball.

 Heartland Conference members claim national championships in several sports including baseball, golf, swimming, basketball, and softball, and have nationally ranked teams in all sports.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference Partners with ACS Athletics

ACS Athletics and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) have entered into an exclusive partnership to benefit conference institutions by providing incentive opportunities for those institutions that elect to implement the ACS InControl software suite.

“The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) is pleased to enter into this agreement and to provide our 17 member institutions the opportunity to enhance their NCAA rules compliance efforts with the services and programs provided by ACS Athletics,” said Jim Naumovich, Commissioner of the GLVC. “We have noted the company’s commitment to NCAA Division II through this GLVC agreement and their sponsorship of the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) and look forward to our association with ACS Athletics.”

ACS Athletics is the first company to provide technology solutions that merge recruiting, compliance monitoring and roster management into one, integrated platform.  Further, ACS is the only company that has integrated the ACS InControl system with campus information systems, providing a unique and time-saving benefit to customers.

“ACS is honored to have the opportunity to serve GLVC institutions and support the Division II membership in this regard,” said ACS President and CEO, Phillip Engle.  “We look forward to a long and productive partnership.”

About ACS Athletics

ACS Athletics is a web and mobile technology company that improves operational performance and reduces risk for collegiate athletic programs. Through the InControl™ software, ACS provides a structure that gives programs a competitive advantage by simplifying, integrating and automating processes.  InControl™ delivers the flexibility and security athletic administrators, coaches and campus stakeholders need to stay organized, decrease risk of non-compliance and stay focused on winning and developing relationships.  The expertise ACS possesses in athletic department process helps meet clients’ needs by enabling better communication, improving the all-around efficiency of their program and ensuring student athlete welfare.

About the GLVC

Located in downtown Indianapolis, the GLVC membership includes 17 institutions:  University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Lewis University, University of Indianapolis, Northern Kentucky University, Bellarmine University, University of Southern Indiana, Drury University, Kentucky Wesleyan College,McKendree University, Rockhurst University, Maryville University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, William Jewell College, Quincy University, University of Illinois-Springfield, Saint Joseph’s College and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

The conference sponsors 17 championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, and tennis for men and basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, golf, and volleyball for women.

GLVC institutions have won 11 national championships in basketball. Kentucky Wesleyan leads all Division II institutions with eight men’s basketball titles, while Southern Indiana won the men’s crown in 1995. Northern Kentucky’s women won the school’s first-ever basketball national championship in 2000 and followed with a national title in 2008. In addition, SIU Edwardsville became the first GLVC school to win a national championship in softball in 2007.

ACS Welcomes Seattle University

ACS Athletics is proud to announce that Seattle University has officially joined the ACS Customer Community  and will be implementing ACS InControl™ on a department-wide basis.  They join the following schools that have made the decision recently to partner with ACS Athletics: Boise State, Florida, Colorado, Arizona State, Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, Stanford, UCLA, Houston, Fresno State, Tulsa, Loyola Marymount, UC Davis, UNC-Charlotte, Robert Morris, Virginia Commonwealth, Tarleton State, Albany, Northern Kentucky, Lynn and Saint Leo.

“We made a thorough analysis of the various athletic software products available on the market and it was clear ACS is the industry leader,” said Shawn Farrell, Assistant Athletics Director at Seattle University.  “ACS has the quality products, comprehensive support and industry knowledge to meet our needs today and in the future.”

With ACS, coaches and staff reduce their administrative and paper-process issues exponentially.  Whether it is managing the recruiting process more effectively, staying on top of critical monitoring functions, increasing communication or just clearing the path for innovative thinking, the ACS system helps you stay ahead of the game and be successful in all phases of departmental operations.

ACS software is a web-based comprehensive solution which provides an integrated approach to managing recruiting databases, team rosters/operations, compliance, student-athlete records, complimentary tickets and equipment.  ACS also provides the ability to incorporate with your campus system (i.e., Banner, PeopleSoft, Datatel, etc.) as well as the NCAA Compliance Assistant.  Additionally, ACS has been offering mobile applications since 2006 and currently provides native phone applications which make coaches lives easier.

Having served the industry since 1999, ACS can offer your institution experience garnered from serving more than 90 schools (more than 60 on a department-wide basis).  We are tried and true with the tangible know-how to get the job done for you.  ACS understands that you are in the ‘winning business’ and that results matter!

Please contact us directly at (800) 343-6220 or sales@acsathletics.com.

Barry University Partners with ACS Athletics as Division II Flagship Program

MIAMI SHORES, FL – Barry University has selected ACS Athletics as a department-wide technology solution.  A member of the Sunshine State Conference, Barry provides nearly 200 student-athletes with participation opportunities in 12 sports at the NCAA Division II level, has won nine NCAA National Championships, and eight Sunshine State Conference Mayor’s Cup Trophy’s.

With ACS InControl^TM, the Buccaneers will more efficiently and effectively manage the student-athlete life cycle, beginning with the recruiting process and continuing through graduation and beyond.  Further, Barry will eliminate antiquated and paper-driven processes that took time institutional resources.

Barry University will become one of the first NCAA D-II premier programs to partner with ACS Athletics, keeping the Buccaneers on the cutting edge of compliance technology.

“We are looking forward to partnering with the ACS team and being one of the first NCAA Division II institutions to implement the InControl software,” Dr. Bridget Lyons, Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance said. “The ACS system will advance the recruiting efforts of our coaches, augment our compliance program, and enhance the overall efficiency of our athletic department.”

The InControl^TM system will provide Buccaneer coaches with industry-leading recruiting tools such as email campaign management, initial-eligibility tracking, recruiting activity logging functions, depth chart features and much, much more.  In addition, all Barry student-athlete information will be centrally located and integrated with departments across campus involved in managing student-athlete information.

ACS InControl^TM will have a profound effect on operations across the athletic department.   With a 30-45 day expected implementation, the Barry staff will quickly see the benefits and experience immediate results with this type of technology solution.

“ACS Athletics is extremely excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with Barry University’s Department of Athletics,” says Phillip Engle, CEO at ACS Athletics.  “ACS Athletics understands that an innovative program like Barry, demands the best software tools for their coaches and staff.  We are honored to service them to help further their mission to support student-athletes.”

ACS Athletics is the only company that provides all of these services in one integrated platform, allowing coaches, administrators and student-athletes to be more successful.  For more information, please contact ACS Athletics at (800) 343-6220 or sales@acsathletics.com

Best Practices in Evaluating a Technology Solution for Your College Athletics Department

With a number of options on the market today, it can be a real challenge when it comes to purchasing a software solution for your college athletics department. You may have never engaged in this type of process previously, and in some cases, technology might even scare you. However, if you develop a system to follow as you evaluate potential technology solutions, you will be in a much better position to make the best decision for your department. Technology companies do not want unhappy clients because those clients serve as bad references. Making an uninformed or poor decision when selecting a technology vendor that cannot meet your needs will lead to a lack of results and unsatisfied coaches and administrators. In order to avoid a situation which is bad for both your department and the technology vendor, consider the following when evaluating technology providers:

1. Answer the following question: Why do we need to purchase a technology solution? It is important to understand exactly why you are engaging in the process of purchasing a technology solution, as this will assist you in determining the criteria on which you will make your decision. Does your current system(s) no longer satisfy your needs? Are you attempting to streamline your operations and eliminate disparate systems within the department? Are you looking for a solution that will help you better manage risk? The answers to these more specific questions will help you determine your need and establish criteria.

2. Establish specific criteria on which you will make your decision and weight each item. Creating an objective list of criteria will assist you significantly before you entertain presentations from vendors. You are in the best position to determine the specific challenges you are attempting to overcome through the implementation of a technology solution. You are far better off determining the decision criteria and assigning a level of importance to each item BEFORE engaging in the sales process. Examples of selection criteria include, specific features/services, cost, recommendations from specific groups (e.g., coaches) and experience of the vendor. Engage all potential users in the process and share the criterion with these individuals/group to provide a transparency. Following the sales presentations, add up the weighted score in each criteria category.

3. Check references! Many buyers prefer to contact references that the technology vendor DOES NOT provide, knowing that the references provided by the vendor will generally be glowing. Continue to do just that; however, be sure you also make contact with the obviously positive references, as well. The vendor must have done something right to achieve a high level of satisfaction with that client, so it is a good idea to find out more about their experience and evaluate whether you are likely to experience the same results. Further, contact references that are using the same product or product components you intend to purchase. Make sure it’s an “apples to apples” comparison by asking specific questions about functionality and user experience. For example, if you are considering implementing a solution for the entire department (i.e., recruiting for all sports, compliance monitoring, roster management, forms, campus integration), you should ask for at least 3-5 references that have implemented and are currently using these same product features at the same level for at least two years. An institution that has only a few sports or one area (e.g., compliance) using components of an incomplete system will have had a very different experience than an institution that has implemented the same vendor’s system on a broader scale. You will want to evaluate the experience of institutions that have purchased the same product/features that you intend to purchase.

4. If the Vendor cannot provide a reference for a product or specific feature, use extreme caution. Be extremely cautious of a vendor that claims to have a certain product feature, but cannot produce a reference for it. This may be an indication that the product is not yet fully developed or your department may be one of the first customers to use it. In the technology industry, a product is not truly tested until it has been use by actual customers. Following that initial release of product, there will usually need to be tweaks or upgrades added to it before it is truly optimal. If the product or feature in question is high on your decision-making criteria, you may want to consider another provider.

5. Consider Vendor Experience. When you hire a coach, one of the first qualities you consider is the experience level of your candidates. If the position is for a head coach, you know right from the start that you want an experienced coach and a proven leader, and you’re willing to compensate that individual for those qualities. If you’re hiring a graduate assistant, experience is not as important as potential, and the compensation paid to that individual will reflect the skill set. Apply the same logic to your potential technology provider. A more experienced company will offer a proven system and a demonstrated track record in implementing, training and servicing your coaches and staff. While you may have to pay a bit more in some cases for that added value, it is well worth the investment in the long-run.

Finally, purchasing a product or service can be an emotional decision, and unfortunately, this does not always lead to a good decision. Determine why you are purchasing a technology solution, establish objective criteria on which your decision will be based before you begin the sales process and assign a weighted value to each criterion, check references and be sure you consider the experience level of each potential provider. Using a system to evaluate potential providers will more often than not lead to a better solution for your department and a mutually beneficial long term relationship with your provider.

ACS Athletics Announces the Release of the Latest Native InControl™ Mobile Application for Recruiting and Compliance Monitoring

ACS Athletics (http://www.acsathletics.com), the industry-leading pioneer of integrated web and mobile solutions for increasing operational performance and reducing risk in collegiate athletics departments is excited to announce the release of its latest ACS InControl™ native iPhone® Mobile Application for recruiting and compliance monitoring.  Founded in 1999, ACS Athletics was the first company in the industry to offer a holistic approach to managing athletic operations on one platform, including web-based and native recruiting applications for coaches that offered proactive compliance monitoring and alerts. Mobile applications are components of ACS’s popular InControl™ department-wide product suite.

Over the last several years, NCAA athletic departments have faced increasing pressure to effectively monitor recruiting activities such as phone calls, text-messages and emails that if impermissible, could result in recruiting violations.  In an effort to proactively position athletic departments and coaches to meet these challenges head on, in 2005, ACS Athletics introduced the first native mobile application for recruiting and compliance monitoring.  As an industry first, the InControl™ mobile recruiting and compliance application evolved quickly to offer a web-based version and additional proactive compliance alerts and reporting.

Similar to its predecessors, the InControl™ iPhone® Mobile Application is helping college coaches and support staff improve operational performance and reduce risk in key areas such as recruiting and compliance.  For collegiate coaching professionals, the InControl™ Mobile Application offers a comprehensive application for managing recruiting and compliance related activities. The robust contact management, compliance and communication solution was designed specifically for college coaches, empowering them to manage, track and coordinate all recruiting information and activities in real-time. The proactive compliance monitoring capabilities and alerts are designed to reduce risk by alerting coaches before performing a recruiting activity that could result in a violation.

“Mobility has always been a key part of our company’s strategy, that’s why ACS Athletics was the first company to pioneer mobile compliance monitoring technology that enabled our mobile applications to proactively prevent recruiting related compliance violations before they occur,” says Rayan Rutledge, VP of Business Development. “The bigger picture for ACS customers is how we’ve combined our mobile and web solutions to better integrate athletic operations, which has increased efficiencies, empowered coaches and created a better experience for student-athletes.”

“It’s amazing where our customers have taken us over the last 10 years, and we can’t thank them enough for working with us to revolutionize the industry by changing the way athletic departments operate and manage risk,” says Phillip Engle, CEO of ACS Athletics.  “ACS continues to set the bar for providing proven, integrated systems for athletics operations, proactive compliance monitoring and cutting-edge recruiting solutions for coaches.”

The ACS Athletics iPhone Application can be found in the Apple App Store at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acs/id414967261?mt=8

About ACS Athletics:

ACS Athletics is the leading provider of integrated web and mobile solutions for increasing operational performance and reducing risk in collegiate athletics departments. ACS gives customers a competitive advantage by providing an integrated, holistic approach to managing athletic department operational, compliance and student-athlete information on one platform. ACS proudly services athletic departments in the top conferences including the Atlantic 10 Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big East Conference, Big Sky Conference, Big South Conference, Big Ten Conference, Capital Athletic Conference, Centennial Conference, Colonial Athletic Association, Conference USA, Empire 8, Ivy Group, Mid-American Conference, Missouri Valley Conference, Mountain West Conference, Northeast Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, Pacific-10 Conference, Southeastern Conference, Southern Conference, Southland Conference, Sun Belt Conference, The Summit League, West Coast Conference, and Western Athletic Conference. The ACS Athletics team has over 120 years of combined collegiate athletics experience, and 85 years of combined experience developing, implementing and supporting software systems for higher education.  ACS Athletics was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas.

ACS Athletics, GradesFirst, and The Compliance Group host presentation in San Antonio

ACS Athletics, GradesFirst and The Compliance Group invite you to learn more about industry trends in the areas of integrated software utilization, collaboration via information sharing, and risk management regarding NCAA compliance within the athletics department.

Please join us during the NCAA Convention on Thursday, January 13, 2011, from 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. at the Hilton Pavilion, just one block from the Hyatt Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.  You will have an opportunity to interact with industry leaders and discuss how institutions are successfully integrating athletics department operations with institutional systems, managing the student-athlete life-cycle and using these tools to maintain control over day-to-day processes.

In addition, attendees will have an opportunity  to win an Apple iPad, Apple iPod Touch, as well as popular gift certificates!

Please don’t miss this informative and entertaining forum.  Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio!