Fred Krauss carries out a range of leadership roles as Director of Policy for the Big Ten Conference. He shared insights about how he collaborates with diverse partners in his everyday work.

1. A Master’s thesis on Monday Night Football.

2. Studying sports gamblers in Las Vegas on route to a Ph.D.

3. Going to Law School at night.

4. Sports Management program at UMass.

5. Networking to get a job at the Big Ten.

6. Director of Policy: Working with conference institutions to make sure they are well-informed and heard.

7. What is the “Joint Group?” Governance that plays out across two groups: Administrator’s Council (Athletics directors and Senior Women’s Administrators) and Faculty Athletics Representatives. (Refer to figure below)

8. What is the “Senior Women’s Administrator” role?

9. The routines of the Joint Group. Regular meetings. Policies and deliberations. Close relationships.

10. Council of Presidents and Chancellors. The Conference’s “board of directors.”

11. Fred’s trick for doing the work: “Staying organized!”

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