Eastern Michigan Athletics
Staff Directory
Conard, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Conard
- Title:
- Associate AD for SASS
- Email:
- Phone:
- 734.487.1283
Elizabeth Conard is in her third year as the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department.
In her role, Conard is part of the department’s executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU’s 19 Division I sports. Conard guides development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contributes to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She also serves as the department’s primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including the registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors.
Conard is part of numerous committees including the Intercollegiate Athletics Academics Committee (IAAC), All Advising Committee, Swoops Food Pantry Board, and the Athletics Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
Before arriving in Ypsilanti, Conard joined the Valpo staff in August of 2019 as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Support and Student Services. There, she oversaw the academic support and student services program for more than 375 Division I student-athletes competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. She also created, implemented, and hired support personnel for a brand-new academic support program for Valpo student-athletes. Conard served as the academic coordinator for men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Conard spent seven years at Mid-American Conference foe Ohio University (2012-19). In her final position in Athens, Ohio, she served as the Associate Director for NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success/Director of Life Skills. Conard functioned as the academic coordinator for football and softball, with responsibilities including tracking progress of continuing eligibility, conducting academic meetings with at-risk student-athletes, providing academic advising and registration assistance, implementing and evaluating academic success strategies and plans, and meeting with prospective student-athletes and their families.
In her role as Director of Life Skills at Ohio, Conard coordinated all career development, community service, wellness activities and workshops for student-athletes. She also was the staff advisor for the Bobcats’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Conard started at Ohio with the NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success office as an Academic Assistant in August 2012 and was hired July 2013 as an Academic Coordinator. She was promoted to Associate Director for NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success/Director of Life Skills in July 2017.
Prior to her time at Ohio, Conard worked as a study hall monitor and freshmen football mentor in the Student-Athlete Services department at Central Michigan University while completing her undergraduate studies. She also has intercollegiate athletics experience in athletic communications, marketing and promotions, and recreational services.
Conard earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan in integrative public relations in 2010. She went on to receive a master’s in sports administration from Georgia State University in 2012.
She resides in Ypsilanti with her son, Mason (2)
In her role, Conard is part of the department’s executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU’s 19 Division I sports. Conard guides development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contributes to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She also serves as the department’s primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including the registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors.
Conard is part of numerous committees including the Intercollegiate Athletics Academics Committee (IAAC), All Advising Committee, Swoops Food Pantry Board, and the Athletics Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
Before arriving in Ypsilanti, Conard joined the Valpo staff in August of 2019 as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Support and Student Services. There, she oversaw the academic support and student services program for more than 375 Division I student-athletes competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. She also created, implemented, and hired support personnel for a brand-new academic support program for Valpo student-athletes. Conard served as the academic coordinator for men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Conard spent seven years at Mid-American Conference foe Ohio University (2012-19). In her final position in Athens, Ohio, she served as the Associate Director for NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success/Director of Life Skills. Conard functioned as the academic coordinator for football and softball, with responsibilities including tracking progress of continuing eligibility, conducting academic meetings with at-risk student-athletes, providing academic advising and registration assistance, implementing and evaluating academic success strategies and plans, and meeting with prospective student-athletes and their families.
In her role as Director of Life Skills at Ohio, Conard coordinated all career development, community service, wellness activities and workshops for student-athletes. She also was the staff advisor for the Bobcats’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Conard started at Ohio with the NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success office as an Academic Assistant in August 2012 and was hired July 2013 as an Academic Coordinator. She was promoted to Associate Director for NCAA Eligibility and Student-Athlete Success/Director of Life Skills in July 2017.
Prior to her time at Ohio, Conard worked as a study hall monitor and freshmen football mentor in the Student-Athlete Services department at Central Michigan University while completing her undergraduate studies. She also has intercollegiate athletics experience in athletic communications, marketing and promotions, and recreational services.
Conard earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan in integrative public relations in 2010. She went on to receive a master’s in sports administration from Georgia State University in 2012.
She resides in Ypsilanti with her son, Mason (2)
| The Elizabeth Conard File | ||
| Name: | Elizabeth Kathleen Conard | |
| High School: | Marlette H.S. - 2006 | |
| College: | Central Michigan University - Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Public Relations - 2010 | |
| Georgia State University - Master's degree in Sports Administration - 2012 | ||
| Family | Son: Mason (2) | |
| Professional Experience | ||
| Year | School/Company | Position |
| 2021-Pres. | Eastern Michigan University | Associate Athletic Director for SASS |
| 2019-21 | Valparaiso University | Assistant AD for Academic Support and Student Services |
| 2017-19 | Ohio University | Associate Director of Academics |
| 2013-17 | Ohio University | Academic Coordinator |
| 2012-13 | Ohio University | Academic Assistant |
| 2012 | City of Atlanta Department of Parks | Events Assistant |
| 2010-12 | Georgia State University | Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports |
| 2008-09 | Central Michigan University | Academic Mentor |
| 2008 | Central Michigan University | Study Table Monitor |
| 2008-09 | Central Michigan University | Recruit Tours Facilitator |
| (as of 7.18.24) | ||
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