Dr. Monique Carroll has been promoted to the role of Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Chicago State University (CSU), President Zaldwaynaka ("Z") Scott, Esq., announced today.
Since joining CSU as the Director of Athletics in September 2022, Dr. Carroll has made an immediate impact on the success of Cougars athletics and the University. In just over 14 months in the role, she has worked with President Scott and the Chicago State University Board of Trustees for the University to receive and accept an invitation for full conference membership with the Northeast Conference (NEC) beginning in fall 2024. Additionally under her leadership, CSU has begun a fundraising campaign to expand sports offerings to increase Division I athletic programs on the South Side with the possibility of adding FCS Division I Football, as well as earned approval for the launch of a women's triathlon program set to begin in the fall of 2024. Among these first-year successes, Dr. Carroll has added a significant number of corporate partners to support the future of CSU Athletics. Finally, she is also credited with hiring the winningest women's soccer coach in program history.
"Dr. Monique Carroll has been a true asset to the Chicago State University Athletics Department and to my executive leadership team," said President Scott, Esq. "I am proud to elevate her to the position of Vice President for the University, reflecting her extensive experience supporting student-athletes and bold vision for the future of intercollegiate athletics for CSU."
"I am honored to receive this recognition by President Scott," Dr. Carroll said. "We are truly aligned for the current and future greatness of Chicago State University Athletics. I continue to be energized to work with a great group of colleagues to support our student-athletes to bring championships and community pride to the Southside for CSU alumni, fans, and supporters worldwide."
A native of New Boston, Texas, Dr. Carroll brought nearly 15 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics to CSU as an executive and administrator at institutions such as Prairie View A&M University and South Carolina State University. Most recently, Carroll served as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Huston-Tillotson University, where she oversaw 13 programs and was able to increase fundraising by over 80% by engaging with local partners, negotiated a department-wide apparel deal with Adidas, launched an e-sports program and championed initiatives for over 240 student-athletes. Other notable accomplishments include increasing ticket sales by 60% and raising revenue by 46% at Prairie View A&M.
Carroll holds an EdD in Education with an emphasis on Sports Management from Northcentral University and a Masters' degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy. She is a former Division I multi-sport student-athlete, having competed at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Secondary Health and Physical Education.
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