Eastern Michigan Athletics
Schiferl Named EMU Associate AD for Student-Athlete Support Services
1/4/2017 11:53:00 AM | General, SASS
Richmond, Ind. native comes to Ypsilanti from Chicago State University
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Karen Schiferl has been named the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services at Eastern Michigan University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today, Jan 4. Schiferl brings more than 25 years of NCAA Division I experience to EMU.
"We are thrilled to welcome Karen and excited about the level of leadership, expertise and integrity she brings to our leadership team," Lyke said. "Our student-athletes and staff will benefit greatly from having the opportunity to work with her."
In her new role, Schiferl will be part of the department's executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU's 21 Division I sports. Schiferl will guide development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contribute to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She will also serve as the department's primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including admissions, registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors.
"I could not be happier to be a part of the EMU family," added Schiferl "I would like to thank Heather Lyke and Erin Kido, as I am very appreciative to have this opportunity to work with the student-athletes and coaches. I think we share the same vision, where our main focus emphasizes the growth and development of these student-athletes as they progress academically and athletically to prepare for the transition from the field to life after graduation. I cannot wait to bring creativity, passion, and my total student-athlete philosophy to the Office of Student-Athlete Support Services" ."
Before coming to Ypsilanti, Schiferl had worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services/SWA at Chicago State University since 2012. There, she managed all aspects of the Cougars' athletic academic support program while serving as member of the department's senior staff. Additionally, Schiferl had sport supervision over the women's basketball, volleyball, women's soccer, and golf programs.
Prior to her arrival in the Windy City, she spent nine years (2003-12) at the University of Mississippi as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support. She oversaw all aspects of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support for the Rebels, including directly advising the football and women's golf teams.
Before Ole Miss, Schiferl spent four years (1999-2003) as Senior Associate Director at the University of Maryland's Academic Support and Career Development Office, working with several teams as well as serving as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator and SAAC advisor.
Schiferl also served as Academic Coordinator in the athletic counseling offices at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University from 1997-99. She worked as a graduate intern in Indiana University's Hoosier Athletic Academic Advising Office and served as a summer intern in the University of Florida's Athletic Association's Office of Student Life.
Schiferl has served on a multitude of national and regional academic boards and has presented at academic conferences across the country. Currently, she is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). Schiferl has also received both the N4A's Professional Promise Award and the Distinguished Service Award.
Additionally, she worked on the editorial board for Houghlin-Mifflin's Becoming a Master Student-Athlete and was a review team member for the NACADA monograph "Advising Student-Athletes: A Collaborative Approach". Since 2007, she has served as an instructor for the online course, "Academic Reform and the Student-Athlete", a joint venture of NACADA and the NCAA. Schiferl has done site visits to several Division I schools as one the N4A's APR Consultants.
Schiferl earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish and Afro-American Studies from Indiana University in 1987 and her master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration from IU in 1991.
"We are thrilled to welcome Karen and excited about the level of leadership, expertise and integrity she brings to our leadership team," Lyke said. "Our student-athletes and staff will benefit greatly from having the opportunity to work with her."
In her new role, Schiferl will be part of the department's executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU's 21 Division I sports. Schiferl will guide development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contribute to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She will also serve as the department's primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including admissions, registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors.
"I could not be happier to be a part of the EMU family," added Schiferl "I would like to thank Heather Lyke and Erin Kido, as I am very appreciative to have this opportunity to work with the student-athletes and coaches. I think we share the same vision, where our main focus emphasizes the growth and development of these student-athletes as they progress academically and athletically to prepare for the transition from the field to life after graduation. I cannot wait to bring creativity, passion, and my total student-athlete philosophy to the Office of Student-Athlete Support Services" ."
Before coming to Ypsilanti, Schiferl had worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services/SWA at Chicago State University since 2012. There, she managed all aspects of the Cougars' athletic academic support program while serving as member of the department's senior staff. Additionally, Schiferl had sport supervision over the women's basketball, volleyball, women's soccer, and golf programs.
Prior to her arrival in the Windy City, she spent nine years (2003-12) at the University of Mississippi as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support. She oversaw all aspects of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support for the Rebels, including directly advising the football and women's golf teams.
Before Ole Miss, Schiferl spent four years (1999-2003) as Senior Associate Director at the University of Maryland's Academic Support and Career Development Office, working with several teams as well as serving as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator and SAAC advisor.
Schiferl also served as Academic Coordinator in the athletic counseling offices at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University from 1997-99. She worked as a graduate intern in Indiana University's Hoosier Athletic Academic Advising Office and served as a summer intern in the University of Florida's Athletic Association's Office of Student Life.
Schiferl has served on a multitude of national and regional academic boards and has presented at academic conferences across the country. Currently, she is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). Schiferl has also received both the N4A's Professional Promise Award and the Distinguished Service Award.
Additionally, she worked on the editorial board for Houghlin-Mifflin's Becoming a Master Student-Athlete and was a review team member for the NACADA monograph "Advising Student-Athletes: A Collaborative Approach". Since 2007, she has served as an instructor for the online course, "Academic Reform and the Student-Athlete", a joint venture of NACADA and the NCAA. Schiferl has done site visits to several Division I schools as one the N4A's APR Consultants.
Schiferl earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish and Afro-American Studies from Indiana University in 1987 and her master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration from IU in 1991.
| THE KAREN SCHIFERL FILE | ||
| Name: | Karen E. Schiferl | |
| College: | Indiana University - Bachelor's degree in Spanish/Afro-American studies - 1987 | |
| Indiana University - Master's degree in Education in College Student Personnel - 1991 | ||
| Professional Experience | ||
| Year | School/Company | Position |
| 2012-16 | Chicago State University | Associate AD for Academic Services/SWA |
| 2012 | Grades First | Consultant |
| 2003-12 | University of Mississippi | Senior Associate AD for Academic Support |
| 1999-03 | University of Maryland | Senior Associate Director for Academic Support |
| 1997-99 | Northern Illinois University | Academic Counseling Program Coordinator |
| 1996-97 | Saint Joseph's College | Freshman Advisor/Freshman Seminar Instructor |
| 1989-91 | Indiana University | Graduate Assistant |
| 1990 | University of Florida | Graduate Assistant |
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