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Campbell stated. “We have naturally felt we should take care of workers and workforce training in our area before delving into too many areas. We have done that by adding more than twenty career tech programs over the past few years and by adding an industrial systems building and a technology laboratory.” “But the real clincher here,” Campbell says, “is that the college soon will be starting construction on a workforce training center, estimated to cost twenty- five million dollars. This facility will be paid for from a state bond issue initiated by Chancellor Baker. Area legislators house majority leader Nathaniel Ledbetter and senator Steve Livingston were key leaders in getting this bond issue passed. We now can use our reserve funds to establish the softball program and build a stadium,” Campbell stated. Campbell noted that this is only the first step in getting a program going. “We have to get our proposal approved by Chancellor Baker and
College in Rainsville has submitted initial plans to establish a women’s softball team at the college and will build a women’s softball stadium on campus. “This is a first step,” (NACC) stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell, “It is our belief that given the popularity of women’s softball in our area and in the state, and given the quality of players that we have in our area, this would be quite a success.” As a part of the process to get the stadium approved by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the college submitted renderings (shown right) of a women’s softball stadium that were drawn by the architectural firm of McKee and Associates. The proposed stadium is state of the art, with lights for night time games and artificial turf. The initial estimate on the cost of the stadium is 5.2 million dollars. “We thank our system and Chancellor Jimmy Baker for this opportunity,” Rich’s ability to lead us forward during this transition period as he has tremendous experience in the field and at Auburn University,” commented Auburn University President Dr. Chris Roberts in a statement. McGlynn will serve as interim AD while Roberts leads a national search. “I'm excited and humbled to help lead Auburn Athletics through this transition period,” McGlynn said. “I'm thankful to Dr. Chris Roberts for this opportunity. I have such enthusiasm and love for Auburn. We’ve raised our family here, all four of our children have attended Auburn and we bleed orange and blue. “Ultimately, this is not about me; it is about Auburn and most importantly our student-athletes. I want to help Auburn Athletics strive to be excellent every day, with the ultimate goal of making the Auburn Family proud.” McGlynn, Auburn’s executive associate AD, is best known for his leadership in compliance but has been involved in every aspect of Auburn Athletics during his tenure. He serves as sport administrator for men’s
the Alabama Community College System and then the ACCS Board of Trustees. We must show that we are fiscally capable of adding the softball program and the stadium. I am confident that we can do this,” Campbell added. The stadium would be constructed just south of the college’s walking/nature trail on campus. The trail goes around a four-acre lake on campus. “This is a beautiful part of our campus,” stated NACC Dean of Instruction Chad Gorham. “Many
people in the area and our students walk the trail daily.” Gorham added that the addition of the softball stadium would create a beautiful recreational area for the college. “We also would host women’s summer softball camps,” stated Mr. Gorham. “We think it is very important to involve our community in activities.” Business Manager Rodney Bone added that the college would welcome high schools in the area to use the stadium for some games if it fit their schedule.
“We have a history of being involved in our community and this would be another way to achieve this,” Bone stated, “Of course, this would also be great for our student recruiting.” After the program and stadium are officially approved, the college would then begin the process of hiring a coach and recruiting and signing players. College officials plan to have the Northeast team play at the highest classification in the athletic association. “Look at the
history of women’s softball teams in our area and the success of individuals,” Campbell stated. “We have champions in our area, and we want them to play against the best competition out there.” College officials said that it is difficult to establish an exact timeframe for the beginning of women’s softball at Northeast. The proposal and stadium must be officially approved, the team organized, and the stadium built. There are a lot of hurdles in this process,” Campbell said
Rich McGlynn Named Interim Athletics Director at Auburn Rich McGlynn, in his 17th year in Auburn Athletics administration, has been named Auburn University's Interim Athletics Director. "I am confident in basketball, equestrian and swimming and diving, overseeing programs that have won multiple SEC championships and reached the 2019 Final Four. McGlynn previously served as sport
administrator for football, helping Auburn win the 2013 SEC Championship and compete in the national championship game. On the academic side, men’s basketball has earned 1,000 Academic Progress Rates for four consecutive years during McGlynn’s sport administration oversight while equestrian also posted a perfect APR score in the 2020-21 scoring period. A respected industry leader, McGlynn has presented at numerous national conventions, including the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) convention. McGlynn joined Auburn Athletics in June 2006 after working for the NCAA from 2001-06. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida Southern in 1993, McGlynn graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1999. McGlynn and his wife, Kristen, have four children: Liam, Aidan, Cade and Keegan, who have either attended or are currently attending Auburn University.
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