HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University's Dan McIver has been elevated to Deputy Athletic Director NKU's Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announces.
 
"Dan has been such a valuable asset for Norse Athletics, especially for our student-athletes, coaches and staff," said Bothof. "This title change reflects the responsibilities and oversight Dan has truly been performing during his time as a Norse. We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Dan's talent and character serving our athletic department."
 
McIver was originally named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business and Finance in April 2014, overseeing the financial operations for Norse Athletics in addition to supervision of the sports medicine, sports performance, facilities & event management, and marketing, ticketing and promotions departments. McIver has also handled sport oversight for men's and women's soccer, golf, and cross country/track & field.
 
Under McIver's guidance, the marketing, ticketing and promotions department has seen tremendous growth in terms of ticket revenue and attendance. Revenue generation through men's basketball ticket sales has more than tripled, while attendance has nearly doubled.
 
In the last five years, McIver has also served as Norse Athletics' liaison with multiple campus divisions, while also managing partnerships with SMG (BB&T Arena), Learfield (Norse Sports Properties), St. Elizabeth's Healthcare (Sports Medicine), adidas and others. Additionally, he coordinates all personnel and information technology for the department.
 
McIver has overseen facility enhancement projects, including the installation of a turf outfield at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex, new turf at the NKU Soccer Stadium, addition of on-campus track lanes and jumping pit, and enhancements at BB&T Arena.
 
"I would like to thank Ken [Bothof] for his continued support and providing me with the opportunity to help lead Norse Athletics.," McIver stated. "The program has experienced a tremendous amount of academic and athletic success in the first three years of Division I.  I truly believe we are positioned to build upon this success, and provide the University with the national exposure it deserves.  I am honored and grateful every day to work with a staff that is truly committed to developing our student-athletes into leaders.  Success is a result of our entire staff being committed to our student-athletes every day."