CLEVELAND – The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) is excited to announce three new division directors and a new director for the 2025-2027 term of service.
 
The N4A Board of Directors has elected Cassaundra Thorpe (University of Wisconsin-Madison), George Midgett (North Carolina State University), and Max Krieger (University of Oklahoma) as the three newest division directors. In addition, Casey Stark (University of Bridgeport) has been elected as director.

Thorpe will serve as the division director for student-athlete enhancement, Midgett will serve as the division director of diversity, equity & inclusion, Krieger will serve as the division director for academic & learning services, and Stark will serve as the director of external partnerships.

Division directors/directors are responsible for oversight of committees and for reporting all critical developments to the board of directors and executive committee. In addition, division directors are expected to advise committee and working group chairs in accordance with the strategic plan as well as encourage efficiency and collaboration while developing emerging leaders within N4A.

About N4A: N4A, which has been in existence since 1975, is a diverse educational service and professional non-profit organization. Membership of N4A includes academic support and student services personnel who are committed to enhancing opportunities for academic, athletics and personal success for student-athletes. For more information on N4A, visit www.nfoura.org. N4A is administered by NACDA, which is in its 60th year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.