Jan. 29, 2007

The 2007 Women's Leadership Symposium in Intercollegiate Athletics (WLS) will be held in downtown Cleveland, Ohio in the Wyndham Hotel at Playhouse Square on May 14-15.

Registration fees are very affordable at only $85 for professionals or $45 for students. The fee includes a reception, continental breakfast, and lunch...hotel rate is only $99.

The WLS mission is to provide an affordable educational experience to professionals in the field of intercollegiate athletics and students aspiring to enter the industry. There is a special networking-cluster program where professionals, students, and/or invited speakers are matched to discuss mentor relationships that will hopefully lead to significant professional connections.

Held during odd years, the WLS began with the Horizon League in 2001 and expanded nationally in 2003. 2007 will mark the 4th symposium collectively educating over 400 professionals and "aspiring" professionals. Below is a list of speakers who have given a verbal or written confirmation indicating that they will be participating at the 2007 WLS.

For more information, click on the WLS logo at http://bruno.tiffin.edu/btiell or contact btiell@tiffin.edu

WLS 2007 - May 14-15, Cleveland, OH
Rick Chryst - Commissioner, Mid-American Conference
James Delany - Commissioner. Big 10 Conference
Jon LeCrone - Commissioner, Horizon League
Dr. Joni Comstock - Sr. Vice President of Championships/SWA, NCAA
Monique Morgan - Assistant Commissioner, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Gene Smith - Director of Athletics, The Ohio State University
Dr. Claire VanUmmersen - VP and Director of Women in Higher Education - American Council of Education
Dr. Carol Cartwright - President Emeritus - Kent State University
Jean Conway - Success Coach - Jean Conway Coaching, Inc
Kim Grant - Athletic Marketing & Sales Director, Wright State University
Jean Lenti Ponsetto - NACWAA President and Director of Athletics, DePaul University
Alfreeda Goff - Sr. Associate Commissioner & Chief of Staff, Horizon League
Mary McElroy - Director of Athletics, Georgia State University
Theresa Check & Al West - Director of Athletics & Head FB Coach, Central State University
Kathy DeBoer - Author, Gender and Competition