Scott Dolson

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Scott Dolson
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EducationBA, management, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Employer Tim Knight Enterprises
Indiana University
Spouse(s)Heidi

Scott Dolson is the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University.

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Early life

Dolson was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, where he attended Rogers High School with Delray Brooks. [1] Following high school, Dolson graduated from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs with a bachelor's degree in management. [2] While an undergraduate, Dolson was encouraged by Brooks to become a student manager for the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team. [1] He served in this role for four seasons and became the program's head manager in 1988. [2]

Career

Following graduation, Dolson worked for Tim Knight Enterprises before returning to Indiana University in December 1989. [2] While serving as director of IU's Varsity Club in 2008, Dolson was tapped to replace Fred Glass as IU's deputy director and chief operating officer of intercollegiate athletics. [3] In March 2020, he was appointed President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at IU. [4]

Personal life

Dolson is married to Heidi, the special projects manager for the IU Alumni Association. [5] They share five children; Luke, Sam and Zach Wisen, and Kristen and Nick Dolson. [2]

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References

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