I can see Bourne making himself available to both Alger and the new AD almost anytime they need it.

You guys are nuts. The athletic director reports to the President. Alger will be involved and he'll get input from a committee, possibly including Bourne. It's going to be ok.

(03-14-2024 09:45 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-14-2024 09:20 AM)PGJMU Wrote:  

(03-14-2024 08:24 AM)JMaddy Wrote:  

(02-19-2024 11:01 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(02-19-2024 10:33 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  From last week's BOV minutes:


https://www.jmu.edu/news/2024/02/16-bov-summary.shtml

Bourne was interviewed on Saturday at the men's bball game. One thing that gives me a lot of confidence in the new AD is that Bourne isn't going to immediately leave. I believe he said he'd be around for 6 months while the new AD comes in.
He also mentioned that he would be a consultant in the future.
The new AD is going to be getting a fantastic job and an athletic program that is incredible.
Whomever is chosen will probably have a very similar mindset to Bourne. I think it'll be important to keep stability but to also not be complacent and find ways to improve.
Bourne mentioned a while ago that it would be someone younger that had a lot of energy.
I really hope one of the major things that the new AD will be working on is to expand Bridgeforth.

As much as we all appreciate Bourne, if they want the new AD to be successful his transition should be short, and he shouldn't be a consultant for long unless the new AD wants his opinions and support. There is no worse way to introduce new leadership to an organization than to have their predecessor still walking the halls and talking to the staff. It undermines their authority and credibility. The new AD will likely also shake up some things and do things differently than Bourne, and not everyone will love that, but new leadership requires new ideas and approaches.

some truth to that, but I dont anticipate it being a problem. Bourne is a smart man and is ready to transition. He has never been one for the spotlight. I am confident he will find the right balance in his transition.

Absolutely....I think I will trust Bourne on handling the transition appropriately. I think he has earned that level of respect.

Agree 100%. He has said he would be a consultant. I don't interpret that as anything but being available to help in any way he can..... IF HE IS ASKED. I cannot recall anyone being labeled as a consultant that interjects themselves into things. That's pretty much the opposite of a consultant.
He'll be around if needed. He's been a part of JMU's success for such a long time I cannot imagine JMU not wanting him in that capacity. For all we know he many never be used.

(03-14-2024 10:09 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  You guys are nuts. The athletic director reports to the President. Alger will be involved and he'll get input from a committee, possibly including Bourne. It's going to be ok.

As long as he operates within the candidate list presented to him by the experts, should be fine. And yes, of course he should hire since it’s his subordinate. Any suggestion otherwise is laughable.

A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

Pretty certain JMU will have an interim president for a period of time while a permanent is being recruited. My opinion is the interim is already known but will not be announced for a bit.

The AD search on the other hand seems to be really dragging on at this point. It was my understanding the goal was to have an AD named shortly after Spring Break, which was a a couple of weeks back. They really need to knock this out shortly now that the Final Four is all wrapped up. This needs to be a priority and pronto. Would be nice to have the new AD announced and in attendance at the Spring Game on 4/20.

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

AD's don't give 90 days notice. I would expect when we announce that they will almost immediately come to JMU.

The new President will not start in 90 days as there will be an acting President starting in July I believe. Don't think we will have a new President until sometime next year as those searched take many, many months.

(04-09-2024 09:23 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

Pretty certain JMU will have an interim president for a period of time while a permanent is being recruited. My opinion is the interim is already known but will not be announced for a bit.

The AD search on the other hand seems to be really dragging on at this point. It was my understanding the goal was to have an AD named shortly after Spring Break, which was a a couple of weeks back. They really need to knock this out shortly now that the Final Four is all wrapped up. This needs to be a priority and pronto. Would be nice to have the new AD announced and in attendance at the Spring Game on 4/20.

I had heard that they weren't doing in person interviews until this month so I would expect AD to be named no earlier than May.

(04-09-2024 09:29 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:23 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

Pretty certain JMU will have an interim president for a period of time while a permanent is being recruited. My opinion is the interim is already known but will not be announced for a bit.

The AD search on the other hand seems to be really dragging on at this point. It was my understanding the goal was to have an AD named shortly after Spring Break, which was a a couple of weeks back. They really need to knock this out shortly now that the Final Four is all wrapped up. This needs to be a priority and pronto. Would be nice to have the new AD announced and in attendance at the Spring Game on 4/20.

I had heard that they weren't doing in person interviews until this month so I would expect AD to be named no earlier than May.

If that is the case that is truly unfortunate as I thought in person interviews were originally slated for Spring Break timeframe. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have the new AD for the Spring Game as that is really the last time to interact with folks until the fall.

AD/Pres/acting Pres/FHC/BHC/related recruiting.

I'm just in a wait and see what happens mode.

As far as football - let's talk at the end of September to start to create my expectation level.

As far as basketball, I think my expectations will be created a little earlier based on the new players we bring into the program.

(04-09-2024 09:44 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:29 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:23 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

Pretty certain JMU will have an interim president for a period of time while a permanent is being recruited. My opinion is the interim is already known but will not be announced for a bit.

The AD search on the other hand seems to be really dragging on at this point. It was my understanding the goal was to have an AD named shortly after Spring Break, which was a a couple of weeks back. They really need to knock this out shortly now that the Final Four is all wrapped up. This needs to be a priority and pronto. Would be nice to have the new AD announced and in attendance at the Spring Game on 4/20.

I had heard that they weren't doing in person interviews until this month so I would expect AD to be named no earlier than May.

If that is the case that is truly unfortunate as I thought in person interviews were originally slated for Spring Break timeframe. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have the new AD for the Spring Game as that is really the last time to interact with folks until the fall.

Sure, it would probably be a missed opportunity. If there's anything I've learned is that they won't rush things.
They only have one chance to make the right pick, and if that takes a little more time then so be it.
The AD will have plenty of future opportunities to meet and interact with alums and fans.
There are way more times than I could count where they could have done something sooner but didn't. JMU does things the right way. This culture isn't what it is today by rushing into things for an opportunity.

(04-09-2024 10:45 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:44 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:29 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:23 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 09:14 AM)Potomac Wrote:  A new AD starts in 83 days and hasn't yet been named. So does a new President.

Assuming one in a senior/executive leadership position needs to give typically a 90 day notice to their employer, at what point do we start to wonder?

Pretty certain JMU will have an interim president for a period of time while a permanent is being recruited. My opinion is the interim is already known but will not be announced for a bit.

The AD search on the other hand seems to be really dragging on at this point. It was my understanding the goal was to have an AD named shortly after Spring Break, which was a a couple of weeks back. They really need to knock this out shortly now that the Final Four is all wrapped up. This needs to be a priority and pronto. Would be nice to have the new AD announced and in attendance at the Spring Game on 4/20.

I had heard that they weren't doing in person interviews until this month so I would expect AD to be named no earlier than May.

If that is the case that is truly unfortunate as I thought in person interviews were originally slated for Spring Break timeframe. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have the new AD for the Spring Game as that is really the last time to interact with folks until the fall.

Sure, it would probably be a missed opportunity. If there's anything I've learned is that they won't rush things.
They only have one chance to make the right pick, and if that takes a little more time then so be it.
The AD will have plenty of future opportunities to meet and interact with alums and fans.
There are way more times than I could count where they could have done something sooner but didn't. JMU does things the right way. This culture isn't what it is today by rushing into things for an opportunity.

I agree to a point......not sure I would consider it a rush to have an AD by April 20 when we all know in Oct 2023 that JB was retiring....7 months is not a rush job.

AD has always been an April/May timeline and it's been advertised as such throughout the year from JMU and in the press.

This was shared at the February BOV meeting:
Leadership updates at JMU include: Bob Chesney from Holy Cross, hired as the next football coach. There is a strong pool of candidates for the athletic director opening with on-campus interviews scheduled for April.
https://www.jmu.edu/visitors/meetings/su...4/02.shtml

I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

(04-09-2024 11:11 AM)Dukes84 Wrote:  I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

It took him a few years to realize he needed to get out of the way.

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(04-09-2024 11:11 AM)Dukes84 Wrote:  I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

Interesting Gill idea.

It's just me on this one, but the "Why JMU?" initial tour turned me off & and the Tuesday decision was a big negative. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I don't look at the success of JMU athletics, and credit JA. Perhaps he did not get in the way and that can be a plus. Jeff & Charlie I feel have had the bigger impact on our athletic success.

I think he had a solid tenure at JMU, but of the three JMU presidents since I attended JMU, I'd rank him 3rd.

(04-09-2024 11:18 AM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 11:11 AM)Dukes84 Wrote:  I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

It took him a few years to realize he needed to get out of the way.

And then he jumped back in the way this football season. He obviously had an overall very positive tenure, but he also had some pretty baffling moments. Not that you can expect anyone to be perfect of course, but things like that COA letter and calling off the lawsuit were fairly big moments.

(04-09-2024 01:41 PM)Dukester Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 11:11 AM)Dukes84 Wrote:  I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

Interesting Gill idea.

It's just me on this one, but the "Why JMU?" initial tour turned me off & and the Tuesday decision was a big negative. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I don't look at the success of JMU athletics, and credit JA. Perhaps he did not get in the way and that can be a plus. Jeff & Charlie I feel have had the bigger impact on our athletic success.

I think he had a solid tenure at JMU, but of the three JMU presidents since I attended JMU, I'd rank him 3rd.

He is way ahead of Driftwood..... "not on my watch" - Rose. did nothing academically and set athletics back 10 years.

Name one thing accomplished under Rose academically or athletically? created a buffer between Carrier and the subsequent Prez.

(04-09-2024 02:21 PM)PGJMU Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 01:41 PM)Dukester Wrote:  

(04-09-2024 11:11 AM)Dukes84 Wrote:  I'll throw out a name for AD: how about Keith Gill?

Also, with respect to Alger, I don't understand the vitriol on this board against the guy. Why? Because he's smart? Hasn't his tenure coincided with a strong period in JMU athletics, a change to national university status, a doubling of the endowment, significantly increased admissions and improved academic standing?

Interesting Gill idea.

It's just me on this one, but the "Why JMU?" initial tour turned me off & and the Tuesday decision was a big negative. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I don't look at the success of JMU athletics, and credit JA. Perhaps he did not get in the way and that can be a plus. Jeff & Charlie I feel have had the bigger impact on our athletic success.

I think he had a solid tenure at JMU, but of the three JMU presidents since I attended JMU, I'd rank him 3rd.

He is way ahead of Driftwood..... "not on my watch" - Rose. did nothing academically and set athletics back 10 years.

Name one thing accomplished under Rose academically or athletically? created a buffer between Carrier and the subsequent Prez.

I liked Lin.