University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Associate AD Marlon Dechausay named to national working group
Aug 27, 2020 | General
MEMPHIS – University of Memphis Associate Athletic Director Marlon Dechausay has been named to a national working group on diversity, equity and inclusion.
The LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision, appointed a working group to examine issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in college sports.
"I am humbled and honored to be in this position to be able to affect real change with leaders across the country," said Dechausay. "The goal of our work is to serve as a reference point for a more inclusive and diverse environment on all of our campuses."
The working group will explore initiatives to strengthen senior leadership pipelines, expand professional development opportunities, influence legislation that supports underrepresented populations and recommend strategies of accountability. The working group will be divided into the following five subcommittees: (1) Hiring, Retention and Advancement; (2) Training, Education and Mentorships; (3) Strategic Initiatives; (4) Political Initiatives; and (5) Cultural Initiatives. The working group will aim to finalize its recommendations by the end of the year, with an eye toward making actionable recommendations and shaping potential NCAA legislation.
Dechausay, who serves as the University of Memphis associate athletic director for student-athlete welfare, is a member of the athletic department's senior staff and oversees many elements related to the overall wellness of the student-athlete population. Dechausay also serves as chair of UMADE (University of Memphis Athletics for Diversity and Equality), a committee consisting of student-athletes, athletic administrators, coaches and faculty dedicated to making positive changes in the areas of diversity and inclusion, training, education, promotion, visibility, communication and accountability.
"We are extremely proud of Marlon and based on his leadership of our UMADE initiative, he will serve the LEAD1 Association well in this role," said Laird Veatch, University of Memphis director of athletics.
The LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision, appointed a working group to examine issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in college sports.
"I am humbled and honored to be in this position to be able to affect real change with leaders across the country," said Dechausay. "The goal of our work is to serve as a reference point for a more inclusive and diverse environment on all of our campuses."
The working group will explore initiatives to strengthen senior leadership pipelines, expand professional development opportunities, influence legislation that supports underrepresented populations and recommend strategies of accountability. The working group will be divided into the following five subcommittees: (1) Hiring, Retention and Advancement; (2) Training, Education and Mentorships; (3) Strategic Initiatives; (4) Political Initiatives; and (5) Cultural Initiatives. The working group will aim to finalize its recommendations by the end of the year, with an eye toward making actionable recommendations and shaping potential NCAA legislation.
Dechausay, who serves as the University of Memphis associate athletic director for student-athlete welfare, is a member of the athletic department's senior staff and oversees many elements related to the overall wellness of the student-athlete population. Dechausay also serves as chair of UMADE (University of Memphis Athletics for Diversity and Equality), a committee consisting of student-athletes, athletic administrators, coaches and faculty dedicated to making positive changes in the areas of diversity and inclusion, training, education, promotion, visibility, communication and accountability.
"We are extremely proud of Marlon and based on his leadership of our UMADE initiative, he will serve the LEAD1 Association well in this role," said Laird Veatch, University of Memphis director of athletics.
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