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Ole Miss Names Joel Weems Compliance Coordinator

Ole Miss Names Joel Weems Compliance Coordinator
Weems worked in the Rebel sports information office from 1995-97.

Oct. 31, 2002

OXFORD, Miss. - Joel Weems has been named compliance coordinator, Ole Miss Director of Athletics Pete Boone announced Thursday. This is Weems' second stint with the Ole Miss athletic department, as he served as an intern in the sports information office from 1995-97.

"Joel is an outstanding addition to our compliance staff," said David Wells, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Services. "He is a mature young man who has diverse athletic experience at several NCAA institutions. He is an avid follower of college athletics and deeply committed to Ole Miss.

"Besides his experiences in athletics and private business, Joel has some strong computer skills and has participated in several NCAA compliance educational programs which will greatly benefit our compliance monitoring and assist our coaches, student-athletes and alumni in their efforts to comply with NCAA and SEC regulations."

Weems' responsibilities will include monitoring compliance records and documenting recruiting, financial aid, and practice and competition activities.

Weems attended the 2002 NCAA Regional Rules Compliance Seminar and Understanding Diversity and Creating Community Conference in Atlanta. He also has training in the NCAA Compliance Assistant Software and LSDBi database, and is a member of the National Association of Athletic Compliance Coordinators. Prior to joining the Ole Miss staff, Weems worked at Memphis Business Interiors since 1998.

A native of Marion, Ark., Weems began his career in athletics as a graduate assistant in the Delta State University sports information office from 1993-95. During that time, he earned his Master of Education in History Education.

Following Delta State, Weems joined the Ole Miss sports information staff as an intern. He worked with all 18 athletic teams, and was the primary contact for volleyball and baseball. Weems also served as a media assistant at the 1997 Southeastern Conference men's basketball tournament and the 1996 SEC baseball tournament.

Weems graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1993. While at Arkansas State, he was a football manager and is a member of the ASU Lettermen Association.