Ruquel Atchison Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Provide leadership/project management for implementation of the department’s strategic plan • Work closely with Athletic Director to ensure DEI related efforts reflect strategic goals• Manage ongoing DEI engagement efforts designed to gather input and feedback • Coordinate year-over-year planning efforts and manage central review and approval process• Develop and manage DEI related budget in conjunction with department budget administrator• Engage in DEI professional development and new resources/tools provided from central campus

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Develop, implement and supervise academic support services for student-athletes• Monitor academic performance and student compliance with academic requirements• Conduct recruiting sessions with prospective students and families • Produce weekly academic status progress reports for coaches and administrators• Assist students with decision-making for academic majors and programs• Coordinate and implement individualized academic plans for designated student-athletes• Act as liaison to University Departments and Student Affairs concerning student issues • Possess a working knowledge of University academic rules and academic policies• Understand and apply NCAA and Big Ten Conference eligibility requirements • Maintain regular communication with faculty and staff of the Schools and Colleges • Develop appropriate intervention to address productivity and/or deficiencies• Process bi-weekly payroll for temporary staff members• Supervise Academic Success Program interns• Coordinate student-athlete freshman orientation program • Direct annual staff training and professional development sessions• Committee Member – Council for non-traditional students (COUNTS)• Hiring Manager for Athletic Department Big Ten Internship position

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Assisted with NCAA / Big Ten rules interpretations and reports • Conducted review of student-athlete compliance forms • Monitored official / unofficial visits • Surveyed student-athlete full-time enrollment• Performed site visits – team practice, student-athlete employers and select local businesses • Prepared NCAA and Big Ten eligibility reports • Examined recruiting contacts, evaluations and telephone logs• Organized student-athlete meetings• Supervised student workers • Event Coordinator for student-athlete gambling presentation • Created NCAA rules booklet for season ticket holders and booster club members

Detroit, Mi

• Planned special events (e.g., homecoming activities, Hall of Fame banquet) • Game operations for football and men’s & women’s basketball • Developed a simplified method for monitoring and managing the student-athlete housing process • Drafted and distributed game contracts • Monitored initial eligibility of prospective student-athletes • Supported Financial Aid Coordinator with athletic scholarship and National Letter of Intent process • Facilitated student-athlete rules education meetings • Coordinated prior approval for official visits• Implemented the “Compliance Question of the Week” as a component of rules education • Served as the Secretary for the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee • June 2002 Athletic Department Employee of the Month

Detroit, Mi

Taught K - 8th grade Physical Education classes twice per week Developed weekly lesson plans with a concentration on physical fitness and organized sports

Highland Park, Mi

Instructed youth in organized sport and fitness activitiesOrganized club tournamentsAssisted with special eventsAssisted in organizing field trips

Detroit, Mi

Taught K - 8th grade Physical Education classes twice per weekDeveloped weekly lesson plans with a concentration on physical fitness and organized sports

Detroit, Mi

Instructed youth in organized sport and fitness activitiesCoordinated programs and projects to increase community service involvementOrganized workshops, basketball tournaments, sports leagues and special events

Master Of Arts, Sports Administration

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Sports Studies

Diploma