By Erin Garrett

University Communications

 

University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce has been appointed to serve on the NCAA Board of Governors and Board of Directors as the representative for the Southeastern Conference.

“I’m honored to be appointed to the NCAA board of directors and Board of Governors to represent my colleagues in the SEC,” he said. “I look forward to joining leaders across the nation as we navigate complex issues during a crucial era for college athletics.”

The Board of Governors is made up of presidents and chancellors from each division, former student-athletes and select leaders from inside and outside the NCAA membership. The board is responsible for leading the NCAA and presiding over issues that affect the association’s entire membership.

As the top decision-making body for Division I, the board of directors is responsible for setting overall strategy, adopting and implementing policies, making rules for athletics programs and overseeing the Division I council.

“Glenn Boyce’s experience and understanding of issues across the national landscape of intercollegiate athletics will be beneficial in these important board positions at a critical time in the history of college sports,” Sankey said. “The SEC is fortunate to have a leader like Chancellor Boyce representing the conference on the important issues facing all of us in college athletics.”

Since Boyce became the university’s 18th chancellor in 2019, he has worked to make vast improvements to collegiate athletics and support all teams and student-athletes at Ole Miss. His appointment to the NCAA boards comes at a time of significant change and fluidity in collegiate athletics, as new policies reshape the student-athlete experience.

“At Ole Miss, we value the vitality of our athletics programs and understand how athletics experiences draw people together, create community and support the aspirations of our talented student-athletes,” Boyce said. “The work of the NCAA is important to ensuring that all levels of collegiate programs continue to thrive and provide unparalleled opportunities and experiences.”