In this episode, we speak with Merlene Aitken - Smith. At Grambling State, she will lead the athletics compliance program and supervise the academic services program, which facilitates and supports academic advising and tutorial services for student-athletes. Aitken-Smith will partner with and serve as the primary liaison for the Title IX, Financial Aid, and Registrar's Offices to ensure compliance and proper certification of student-athlete eligibility consistent with NCAA and SWAC rules and regulations.  She will report directly to Grambling State President Rick Gallot and have an indirect reporting line to Ponton.Additionally, Aitken-Smith will serve as the sports administrator for multiple men's and women's teams, along with representing Grambling State for a four-year term as a newly appointed member of the NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct._______________Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.This is a JustEldredge Media Production