The three-part assessment will include: a survey regarding factors that influence academic success, an in-depth staffing and salary analysis and a deep dive into APR & GSR data collection practices. The CEOs also discussed how the Sun Belt can expand its partnership with ESPN.Īt the recommendation of the Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs), an academic assessment was approved and will be distributed to the member institutions this fall. The CEOs reviewed projected financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and unanimously approved a proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Other financial matters addressed included long-term conference distribution planning, financial integration of new members and the conference’s strategic reserve position. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette was approved as the host of the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship. The Board approved Sun Belt Conference sponsorship of two additional sports-beach volleyball and women’s swimming & diving-by no later than the 2023-24 season, along with the exploration of field hockey sponsorship for the 2023-24 campaign. This was the first Board of Directors meeting that included the four new members-James Madison, Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss-set to officially join the Sun Belt Conference for the 2022-23 academic year. Story Links NEW ORLEANS - The Sun Belt Conference presidents and chancellors conducted their Spring Meeting in Atlanta on Monday, June 6.

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