President Genshaft Makes History as First Woman to Lead NCAA Board

When USF President Judy Genshaft stepped into her role as chairperson of the NCAA Division 1 Board of Directors in October, it was a historic moment - Genshaft is the first woman ever to hold the position.

Genshaft received the unanimous vote of all the campus presidents and chancellors who comprise the board at its August 13 meeting. She will serve as chairperson of the 18-member board through April 2012.

"From an athletics standpoint, we cannot overstate the magnitude of this honor for President Genshaft. This is a personal and professional accomplishment for the president and a point of pride for the entire USF community," Athletic Director Doug Woolard said of the appointment. "What a statement on the growth of the USF brand, both academically and athletically, that our leader will represent the Bulls at the highest level of NCAA governance."

Genshaft, an NCAA board member since 2009, represents the Big East Conference. Her term on the board runs through April 2013.


USF Magazine, Fall 2010 Edition