UH president Khator appointed to NCAA Division I Board of Directors

Indian-American University of Houston President Renu Khator has been appointed to serve the Board of Directors of the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the US through August 2023.

According to the university release, the appointment begins May 1.

The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight of committees responsible for academic policies and standards, infractions, infractions appeals and day-to-day decision-making while also engaging presidential leadership from member institutions. The Board consists of 20 presidents, a student-athlete, faculty representative, athletics director and female administrator.

"Upholding the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship in intercollegiate athletics is more important now than perhaps ever before. I embrace this new opportunity to work alongside the dedicated leaders on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors," said Khator.