UNTVER it E ICES efelience my (NOTE: All items must be completed) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITMENT RECORD College or Division: Department: Individual responsible for report: Phone number where individual can be reached: Position number to be filled: Current position Rank/Title Name of candidate being recommended: Rank/title being recommended: Length of appointment to be: ‘Type of appointment: Begin and end dates of appointment: APPROVALS Department Chair/Unit Director College AA Representative: Division AA Representative: AAWDiversity Resources: PART IL President Intercollegiate Athletics Debra Boughton 753-9541 4369 SPS: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Same 12 months REGULAR __ TEMPORARY _X_ 7/1/15-6/30/16 initial, 7/1 6/30 renewable annual appointments thereafter; multi-year agreement Date “alaslis Date Date DateAFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITMENT RECORD PART IL A. The Interview Stage 1. Telephone calls were made by the search firm to the following individuals to determine their availability for in-person interviews at firm headquarters: Name a) b) °) @) °) All candidates were available and were invited to in-person interviews at firm headquarters to interview for the position. NOTE: Attach a detailed itinerary for each candidate if applicable. a) b) °) da) 9 After in-person interviews at firm headquarters, the following two individuals we ‘campus for one and one-half day interviews (attached itineraries). a) b)| NOTE: For those departments using telephone interviews, the above information should include the date of contact and by whom. Please indicate if a candidate declines to interview. 3. Reference cheeks: Inquiries (via phone, e-mail, or correspondence) made about the candidates selected for interviews, and the responses, including the following information, are attached. a, Identity of the search committee member doing the reference check; b. Date of contact; c, Name of reference contacted, title, location; 4. Brief summary of reference source statements. NOTE: Ifa check list of questions is used, please attach it for reference. Search firm conducted reference checks and background checks (at least the University minimum) as per minimum requirements in the Request for Proposal technical specifications. ‘LECTION OF CANDIDATE TO BE HIRI -- Summary 1. Committee recommendation: List of acceptable candidates to be offered position(s). These may be provided in priority order with the understanding that the role of the search committee is advisory tothe hiring officer. Board regulations encourage a list of more than one and preferably three acceptable candidates, particularly for non-instructional appointments, 2 iz 2. Summation ‘After a comprehensive search and interview process, it is our desire to offer for the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach. It was the consensus of the committee and those athletic department staff members that participated in the interview process that this candidate is acceptable. [Mis an acceptable candidate based on her performance in the on-campus interview and career experience in the women’s basketball coaching profession. She described a detailed plan with short and long term goals and clear direction on how she would approach continuing to build ‘our women’s basketball program. She demonstrated a clear understanding of recruiting prospective student-athletes, student-athlete management, academic accountability and coaching philosophy. MEEEEEEMBhas a strong coaching background as a: the a strong ties to the Northern Illinois, Chicagoland and Chicago areas that has prepared her for the transition to NIU. The following candidate is also acceptable for hire: F/ This candidate demonstrated a strong knowledge of the NIU women’s basketball program, was prepared for the on-campus interview process and brings a history of competitive success from her coaching experiences 2s the A and competitive experiences as a women’s baske(ba! ‘Additionally, she demonstrated strong ties to the Northern Illinois, Chicagoland and C! areas and was able to relate extremely well to the student-athletes involved in the on-campus interview. ach candidates has pros and cons regarding meeting the specific current needs of the NIU women’s basketball program, however, the search committee felt these two candidates were acceptable and capable to filing this portant lenders ati If EEE docs not accept the position, we would request permission to hirel The following candidate is not acceptable for hire: [EEE has some experience coaching women’s basketball but failed to convey during the search firm interview process her ability to immediately improve the competitive success of the women’s basketball program. If neither (EE nor] Jaccept the position, we would likely consider bringing ther 0 campus for on-campus interviews to determine viability for hire into this position. NOTE: Ifan interviewed candidate is in a protected class category, explicit reasons for not hiring are required. Participation: Did all search committee members attend all meetings?__X_Yes__No (If not, please note absences.) Were any non-members involved in the committee’s deliberations? _X__Yes___No (If so, please include names and titles.) Greatest asset input was requested from all involved in on-campus visitsFeedback was provided to the committee from the following: Jay Vickers — Senior Associate Athletics Director Melissa Dawson — Senior Associate Athletics Director Ryan Sedevie — Associate Athletics Director Donna Turner — Associate Athleties Director Sue Hansfield — Assistant Athletics Director Phil Voorhis — Assistant Athletics Director Zach Cabill - Assistant Director, Sports Performance Evan Klepee - Sports Equipment Supervisor Tim Rice — Assistant Athletics Director Morris White ~ Assistant Athleties Director Sheila Wagner — Account Technician I Matt Scherer, Athletics Media Coordinator Kevin McManaman — Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Latrell Flemming — Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Smith — Director of Women’s Basketball Operations Kelly Frings — Graduate Assistant, Women’s Basketball Ray Gooden ~ Head Volleyball Coach Ryan Ludwig - Head Wrestling Coach Tanya Gombera — Head Women’s Tennis Coach Christina Sutcliffe — Head Softball Coach ‘Megan O’Quin — Associate Academic Counselor Drake Stenberg — Graduate Assistant Facilities and Events Natecia Augusta ~ Women’s Basketball Student Athlete Lacia Gorman ~ Women’s Basketball Student Athlete Renee Sladek ~ Women’s Basketball Student Athlete Additionally, search firm employee Glenn Sugiyama, Pat Ritehter and Elizabeth Hayes were also engaged in the evaluation, search firm location interviews and on-campus interviews. This report and the files related thereto will be maintained for not less than two years following the date of this, report, NOTE: Don’t forget all applicable attachments (PAF, resume ot vita, copies of interview itineraries, reference summaries, ete.) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECORDMay 6, 2015 Ms. Lisa Stockdale Sr. Administrative Assistant Intercollegiate Athletics Northern Illinois University Convocation Center Room 200D Dekalb, IL 60115-2854 Dear Ms. Stockdale: [would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere interest in the Head Women’s Basketball coaching position at Northern Illinois University. Ihave been the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at az for the past cight years. During my time at ve have experienced great success including a to thef Women’s Basketball ee INCAA Regional berths four of the last five years. I was recently named the ‘Women’s Basketball Division II National Coach of the Year. Jam extremely excited about the opportunity to advance my career at the Division I level. I know Northern Illinois University is an institution that can provide the platform for great success with their women’s basketball program and is poised to return to the top of the Mid-American Conference. My familiarity with the Midwest and ability to recruit student athletes who fit the program and the institution can help make my transition a smooth one. My passion for the game, ability to be a good role model for young women and willingness to be an integral part of the department, campus and community make me a great fit for the Huskies. [look forward to talking with you more and hopefully getting to ‘campus to explore the position more thoroughly: Sincerely,Home Address Work Address Career Objective To obiain a head women’s basketball coaching position ata highly competitive NCAA institution Education: WortCommittees / Professional organizationsAlhletic BackgroundREFERENCESoreo! *DHR INTERVIEW SCHEDULE area Friday, lune 18, 2015 12:30pm 2:15pm MP Search Commitee 2:30pm — 4:15pm: EEE & Search Committee 4:30pm ~ 6:15pm: [NIB Search Committee Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:00am ~ 11:45am: Tasha Pointer & Search Committee LUNCH 1:00pm ~ 2:45pm: EC Hill & Search Committee Page iMonday, une 22, 2015, saiPM 7:00PM 730PM ‘Tuesday, June 23, 2015 704M, 745 aM 9:15 AM 1015 aM 11304M 1245 PM 114s PM Tasha Pointer INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Arrive at Chicago O'Hare, American Airlines Fight 4396 Debra Boughton will pick you up; call 512-799-3465 upon arrival pick up at passenger pick up lower level, outermost cur ‘rive at Holiday Inn (CONFIRMATION #66501338) Dinner ~ Nat's on Mople Jerome Rodgers, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance and Adminstration ‘Debra Boughton, Senior Associate Athletes Oiector, Senior Woman Administrator, Finance anc Operations Pick-up at Hotel by Matt Streb, check out of hotel; bring luggage Breakfast - Egg Haven [Melissa Dawson, Senior Associate Athletes Director (Director of SAASS) Mate Streb, Faculty Athletics Apresentative (Chair, Political Science Department) Women’s Basketball Support Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) ‘Kiera Miler, Assistant Athletles Director, Compliance Zach Cahil Director, Olympic Sports and Women’s Basketball Sports Performance Coach ‘Megan O'Quin, Associate Director, SAASS Phil Voorhis, Assistant Athletes rector, Head Athletic Trainer ‘Sheila Wagner, Account Technician I) Evan klepec, Sports Equipment Supervisor Matt Scheever, Athletics Media Coordinator Women’s Basketball Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Kevin MeManaman, Assistant Coach Latrell Fleming, Assistant Coach Stephanie Smith Director of Womeh’s Basketball Operations Kelly Frings, Graduate Assistant Lunch — Fatty’s Ray Gooden, Head Women's Volleyball Coach Ayan Ludwig, Head Wrestling Coach Tanya Gombera, Head Women’s Tennis Coach Athletic Department - Facilities Tour ‘Sue Hansfield Assistant Athlete Director for Facts and Event Operations Athletic Director (Sean’s Office) Sean Frazier, Associate Vice President and Director of thls3:00PM 3:45 PM 4asPM 430M Discussion with Selected Student-Athletes [Natedia Augusta, Women's Sasketall Student-Athlete Lae Gorman, Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete Renee Sladek, Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete External Affairs Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Jay Vickers, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Sport Adminstration Ryan Sedevie, Associate Athletics Director, Collegiate Advancement and External Afors ‘Tim Rice, Assistant Athletes Director, Hustle Athletic Fund ‘Morris White, Assistant Athletes Director, Marketing and Game Experience ‘Donna Turner, Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Communications Interview Wrap-Up (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Debra Boughton, Senior Aszociate Athletes Director, Senior Woman Administrator, Finance and Operations Depart NIU “Transportation Services (Steve Katzman 815-761-5537) 0 drive to O'Hare Airport United Aieines, Fight 1618 to Newark Luberty international Airport600M 64s PM 7.00PM Lisa Carlsen INTERVIEW SCHEDULE -Acrive at Holiday Inn (CONFIRMATION 166502367) Pick-up at Hotel by Debra Boughton Dinner ~ Nat's on Maple Jerome Rodgets, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance and Administration Debra Boughton, Senior Asaciate Athletes Oirectr, Senior Woman Adminstrator, Fnance and Operations Wednesday, June 24,2015 7:30AM 7:45 0M 9:15AM 1015 aM 11:30am 3245 PM 5PM Pick-up at Hotel by Matt Streb, check out of hotel; bring luggage Breakfast ~ Egg Haven ‘Melissa Dawson, Senior Associate Athletics Director (Director of SAASS) Matt Streb,Facuity Athletics Representative (Chal, Poltical Science Department) Women’s Basketball Support Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Kiera Mile, Assistant Athletes Director, Compliance Zach Cahill, Director, Olympic Sports and Women’s Basketball Sport Performance Coach ‘Megan O’Quin, Associate Director, SAMSS Phil Voorhis, Assistant Athletics Director, Head Athletic Trainer ‘Sheila Wagner, Account Technician Evan Klepee, Sports Equipment Supervisor Matt Scheerer, Athletics Media Coordinator Women’s Basketball Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Kevin MeManaman, Assistant Coach Latrell Fleming, Assstant Coach Stephanie Smith, rector of Women’s Basketball Operations Kelly Frings, Graduate Assistant Lunch ~ Fatty's Ray Gooden, Head Women's Volleyball Coach Ryan Ludwig, Head Wresting Coach Christina Sutcliffe, Head Softball Coach Athletic Department ~ Facilities Tour ‘ue Hansfeld, Assistant Athlete Director for Facilites and Event Operations Athletic Director (Sean's Office) ‘Sean T, Frater, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics3:00PM 35 PM 435M 430°M Discussion with Selected Student-Athletes Natecia Augusta, Women's Basketball Student-Athlete {adi Gorman, Women's Basketball Student-Athiete Renee Sladek, Women’s Sasketball Student-Athlete External Affairs Staff (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Jay Vickers, Senior Associate Athlete Director, Sport Adminstration Ryan Sedevi, Associate Athletics Dtacor, Collegiate Advancement and External Affairs ‘Tim Ree, Assistant Athletis Director, Huskie Athletic Fund Morris White Asistant Athletics Director, Marketing and Game Experience Donna Turner, Associate Athletics Director, Athletes Communications Interview Wrap-Up (Athletic Administration Conference Room) Debra Boughton, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Senior Woman Adminstrator, Fiance and Operations Depart NIU