Herkimer College president appointed to NJCAA Board of Regents
Herkimer College President Cathleen McColgin has been appointed to the Board of Regents for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The Board of Regents is the governing body of the NJCAA, developing by-laws, procedures, and policies for the organization. Its members are all volunteers, with a board chair, men’s senior administrator, women’s senior administration, six presidential representatives, and representatives from each of the 24 regions and six districts of the NJCAA.
President McColgin will serve as a presidential representative at-large. She was previously a member of the NJCAA’s Legal Review Committee.
“Having President McColgin elected to this position will be a benefit both to the NJCAA and Herkimer College,” said Don Dutcher, dean of students and director of athletics at Herkimer College. “She has a strong interest and passion in providing opportunities for student athletes. She will be at the decision-making level to bring new insight and help lead the NJCAA into the next decade.”
About the Herkimer County Community College Athletics program: The Herkimer Generals athletic program began with five sports in 1970, under the direction of Tom LaPuma, and has grown to 20 varsity and junior varsity offerings. With its growth has come great success with 60 NJCAA national championships, 124 Region III titles, 163 conference championships and 30 NJCAA Academic Team of the Year awards. The College has gained a reputation as one of the nation’s most successful junior college athletic programs, referenced by many as “The Home of the Champions.”
About the NJCAA: On May 14, 1938, the first constitution of the National Junior College Athletic Association was accepted by its charter members and the organization held its first national championship event a year later in May 1939. It is the mission of the NJCAA to foster a national program of athletic participation in an environment that supports equitable opportunities consistent with the educational objectives of member colleges.