CHARLESTON, S.C. – Kevicia Brown has been named the Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations at The Citadel, it was announced Wednesday. She will oversee sports performance, compliance, campus collaboration and serve as sport administrator for assigned sports.
Brown will also serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), NCAA Athletic Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID), and coordinate with the Chief Title IX Coordinator on NCAA requirements for Title IX.
"The Citadel is a special place, rich in history, success, and tradition. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operation," said Brown. "I want to thank Athletic Director
Mike Capaccio and the search committee members for entrusting me with this position and the opportunity to build upon this excellent program.
"The Citadel's core values and focus on developing students to become principled leaders in all walks of life align with my commitment professionally and personally, as these values were instilled in me as a cadet during my undergraduate studies. I am beyond excited to be a part of this team and ready to, Fire Those Cannons!"
Brown comes to the Lowcountry after spending the previous four years at Alabama State. She joined the Hornets as an academic advisor before being promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services in 2019, overseeing all student support areas, including academic advising and student-athlete development.
Under her leadership, the ASU Athletics Department achieved consecutive appearances for the SWAC All-Academic Award and an overall increase in the department's GPA.
In addition to her role, Brown served as the department's Chief Diversity Officer, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) advisor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) advisor, had sport oversight and was a member of various campus committees to increase effectiveness.
The Jacksonville, Florida native, arrived at ASU from The First Tee, a non-profit youth development organization with experience as a mental health case manager. Brown gained expertise and knowledge in various areas of athletics by serving as an assistant women's basketball coach for Tallahassee Community College under Head Coach Franqua Bedell and working with the United States Olympic Committee.
Brown is a double graduate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), earning her Master of Science in Sport Management and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Occupational Therapy.
She is a member of The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Women Leaders in College Sports, Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), and currently serves as N4A's Ethnic Concerns Committee's (ECC) Executive Council.
