Jason Verdugo, M.Ed PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS HAMLINE UNIVERSITY Director of Athletics (May 2012 - present) Provide leadership and oversight for 30 coaches and staff and approximately 450 student athletes in 20 varsity sports Strategically developed and enhanced athletic department structure, including but not limited to budget oversight, staff professional development, policy and procedure creation, enhanced game and event management, addition of lacrosse program, and internal and external marketing plans Management and oversight of $3.1 million annual departmental operating budget Provide ongoing review and strategic planning for program development, facility enhancement, personnel decisions, gender equity, diversity enhancement, and overall direction of Athletic Department Oversee NCAA regulatory compliance for 20 varsity sports Recipient of 2014 Commitment to Student Development award CLA Adjunct Professor (2015-present) CLA Adjunct Professor - creation and ongoing instruction of month- long January term course: Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow Athletic Development (2001-present) Assist athletic department in securing funds through alumni events and sponsorship Secured 3 six-figure endowments for athletic teams and department Goal of $90,000 each fiscal year, achieved annually in role and exceeded goal 7 of 10 years Secured additional funds through camps, rentals, game revenue, and Friends & Family Campaign Funds raised supported annual team travel, uniforms, assistant coach stipends and equipment Meet with donors and alumni annually Director of Compliance (2004-2012) Monitor 20 sports for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations Monitor and compile grades for all Student Athletes Produce NCAA and MIAC eligibility forms Monitor coaching staff and NCAA rules test Complete NCAA demographics reports for the Athletic Department Assistant Director of Athletics (2004-2007) Assisted the Director of Athletics with all day-to-day responsibilities Game day management and operations Monitor 19 sports for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations Instilled leadership for internal processes to evaluate coaching performance, training, and supervising staff members Serve on university-wide interview and search committees Serve on Early Alerts committee to monitor retention of Student Athletes
Hamline University Committees President s Staff & University Leadership Team (2015-present) o The University Leadership Team includes the President s Staff and the Deans' Council, which provide leadership alongside the president to ensure that strategic initiatives of the university are implemented. Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Steering Committee (2016-2017) o The Accreditation Steering Committee provides guidance and assesses the overall effectiveness and work of the Accreditation Committee. Campus Planning Committee (2012- present) o The Capital Request Review process invites Deans, Senior Administrators and their designees to submit requests for capital projects in excess of $5000.00 that support one or more of Hamline University s strategic initiatives. This process encourages a standard and fair way to evaluate project requests in response to perceived needs, budget constraints and impact. The request for capital will include a maximum amount to be awarded within the current capital cycle. The Capital Project Review process also allows the Campus Planning Committee, through a Subcommittee, to review requests in a more organized, timely format. SAAC Administrator (2012- present) o A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on their experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes lives on NCAA member institution campuses Budget Advisory Committee (2012-present) o The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) is charged with providing advice to help Hamline University achieve Objective 6.1 of the strategic plan: developing "financial strategies that support the vision of strategic directions." Chaired by the Provost, the primary focus of the committee is to advise on the alignment of financial plans with strategic priorities for each fiscal year. Early Alerts Committee (2012-present) o The Early Alert Committee is comprised of staff members from offices across the university. The group meets weekly to touch base regarding undergraduate students who may benefit from targeted outreach from a particular office. Risk Management Committee (2012-present) o The Committee s charge is to review and/or develop risk management policy, procedures and guidelines, including an annual review of the Emergency Response Plan; to review risk issues and situations as they arise, including implementation as needed of the Emergency Response Plan; and develop, conduct, or offer training relating to risk management to ensure a safe and compliant University environment. Deans Council (2012-present) o The Deans' Council is chaired by the Provost and is comprised of the academic deans from each school, the dean of students, and the associate vice president for diversity integration. It focuses on the academic and student affairs of the university and the scope and direction of the university s academic offerings. Piper Athletic Association Board Member (2012-present) o The Piper Athletic Association consists of Hamline University alumni-athletes and friends. The purpose of the group is two-fold: To raise money to support the athletic programs at Hamline University To provide opportunities for alumni-athletes to stay in touch with each other and their alma mater
Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force (2013-present) o The university s Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force, an interdisciplinary group made up of students, staff, and faculty who are passionate advocates on these issues, facilitated the week. This year s events were organized in collaboration with Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County, a frequent partner of the task force in previous campaigns. Drug and Alcohol Compliance Group (2013-present) o The universities Drug and Alcohol Compliance Group is comprised of university staff members charged with compiling data and information for the federally mandated Drug free school acts report Job Search Committee Admissions counselor (June 2013) Job Search Committee Director of Admissions (May 2014) Job Search Committee Dean of Admissions and Enrollment (June 2014) Hamline University Magazine Editorial Board (2013-present) Hamline University Presidential Search Committee (February 2015) NCAA, NACDA, & M.I.A.C. NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (2017-present) Selected as 1 of 12 leaders to serve in working group The working group s charge is to assess the current diversity and inclusion landscape within Division III, evaluate current initiatives, and propose next steps (e.g., resources, new initiatives, policies, etc.) to the membership. NCAA Pathway Program Class Member (2012-2013) o Selected as 1of 12 participants to 2012 class out of several thousand applicants o Program Objectives include: gain a better understanding of the role of directors of athletics in all NCAA divisions provided with an in-depth look into the NCAA governance structure NCAA membership who will provide guidance and mentorship o Program Criteria: Racial/ethnic minority or female 8 years or more of intercollegiate athletics experience preferred Recommended/endorsed by their director of athletics Serves on senior leadership team NCAA Midwest Regional Baseball Advisory Committee (2012-2014) NACDA Mentoring Institute Class Member (2012) o The focus of the NACDA Mentoring Institute is to assist and prepare those individuals that are Senior Level Administrators in athletics administration. M.I.A.C Baseball Athletic Director Liaison (2012-present) COACHING EXPERIENCE Head Baseball Coach, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (2001 2012) Handle all administrative responsibilities for an NCAA Division III institution Handle all player recruiting responsibilities Monitor and assist with personal, academic and athletic needs of student-athletes Led program to four consecutive 20 win seasons 2006-2009 for first time in school history Led program to school s first M.I.A.C. Playoffs in 2006, and again in 2008, 2009, and 2011 Broke the school record for wins in a season in 2003, 2006, and 2011
Led program to 15 wins vs. NCAA nationally-ranked opponents Coached numerous players to M.I.A.C, Regional and National honors Coached pitchers to national rankings in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008,and 2011 Voted 2006 M.I.A.C. Coach of the Year Led program to school s first M.I.A.C. tournament championship in 2011 Led program to school s first NCAA tournament in 2011 Led program to school s first NCAA tournament victory in 2011 Earned 200 th career win in 2012 Became Hamline University all time leader in wins 2012 Co-Founder and Co-Director Next Level Baseball Training, St. Paul, MN (2008 2014) Developed baseball instructional programs in all aspects of the game o Instruct players ages 12-18 o Handle administrative responsibilities o Designed program to give Minnesota players an opportunity to train year round Pitching Coach St. Paul Saints Baseball Team, St. Paul, MN (2005 2011) Coached 10 pitchers to Northern League and American Association Pitcher of the Week 2006 Baseball America Minor league organization of the year Helped lead team to 2006, 2007, and 2011 American Association championship series Coached 3 pitchers who are currently active on MLB rosters Coached the Northern League saves leader and Relief Pitcher of the year PRESENTATIONS Speaker: I m Concerned About a Better Community, I m Concerned About Brotherhood: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and Day of Service, January 2017 Presenter: The Obstacle and Life Sentence of Leadership: McDonald s Midwest General Managers Summit, March 2016 Presenter: Mentorship: NCAA Division III Institute for Administrative Advancement, May 2015 Presenter: Leading Forward: Hamline University Sports Management, February 2015 Keynote Speaker: NCAA Pathways Program Commencement, Washington, D.C., January 2015 Presenter: Basic Principles of Leadership: University of Dayton Sports Management, January 2015 Panelist: Hispanic Heritage month, "This is My Story" on Hispanic/Latino community members: Hamline University, Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity, October 2014 Panelist: Preparing to be a College Athlete: Saint Paul Academy and Summit School, March 2014 The Basic Principles of Arm Care and Pitching: Allina Health, Sports and Orthopedic Specialist Baseball Coaches Conference Initiative, March 2014 Keynote Speaker: Hopkins Diamond Club Dinner, Hopkins High School, March 2014
Panelist: Decoding and Deconstructing The Bro Code A Discussion of Men on Gender, Masculinity and Sexism: Hamline University, Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity, April 2013 Guest Speaker: Leadership: What does it Look Like, Sound Like, & Feel Like, and the 12 Daily To- Do s for Leaders: Saint Paul Academy and Summit School Speaker Day, March 2013 Panelist: Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Professional Background and Job Search: Hamline University, November 2013 Minnesota Twins Youth Coaches Clinic Presenter: Minneapolis, MN 2010 and 2012 Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association Presenter: St. Paul, MN 2009 Minnesota Youth Athletic Association Presenter: St. Paul, MN 2003 and 2004 Champlin Park Baseball Coaches Clinic Presenter: Champlin Park, MN 2003 and 2004 White Bear Lake Youth Baseball Presenter: White Bear Lake, MN 2003 and 2004 EDUCATION EdD Leadership, Community and Excellence (Accepted to Fall cohort, 2017) Hamline University, St. Paul, MN M.Ed Athletic Coaching Leadership (2013) Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ Post Baccalaureate Coursework in Secondary Education (2000-2001) University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Arts in History (1997) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics), MOAA (Minority Opportunities Athletic Association), NADIIIAA (National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators), ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association), Autism Society of MN, TATE (Tackling-Autism-Through- Education), ODK (Omicron Delta Kappa) National Leadership Honor Society, Positive Coaching Alliance Associate Board Member