He takes over for Nelson Townsend, who died from a sudden heart attack Thursday after one month on the job. Townsend was named interim athletic director by FAMU president Elmira Mangum after Kellen Winslow resigned on Dec. 15.
Robinson, who turned 49 on Saturday, said he hopes to "continue some of the things Nelson Townsend stood for." He steps into the role as interim athletic director and leaves behind his job as the athletic department's director of NCAA compliance.
"Our visions for athletics were very similar," Robinson said.
"With that in mind, and in thinking about (Townsend) and his vision for the program, I want to ...
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| E. D'WAYNE ROBINSON (Photo Courtesy: Florida A&M University Athletics) |
Summary background on Mr. Robinson's Career:
- Appointed Interim Athletic Director at Florida A&M University on January 13, 2015 by FAMU President, Dr. Elmira Mangum. He was serving as Florida A&M Associate Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance prior to his appointment.
- Florida A&M University Athletics announced on August 7, 2014, the appointment of Mr. E. D’Wayne Robinson as the Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance.
- Robinson is a highly-seasoned veteran in the field of athletic administration, and has been responsible for overseeing the rules compliance operations within the FAMU Athletic Department; coordinated efforts with the department’s Academic Support Services arm to monitor and facilitate student-athlete retention, scholastic success, and graduation.
- He also spearheaded the rules education efforts by FAMU Athletics for student-athletes, coaches and staff, as well as for other critical departments within the university.
- This is Mr. Robinson’s second tour of duty with FAMU Athletics, as he served as Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Support Services from 2006 to 2008, and was mentored by the late Dr. Nelson E. Townsend.
- Mr. Robinson is a graduate of Tougaloo College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry; He also earned a Master of Science in Education degree from Alcorn State University. He is presently pursuing a doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University.
- Robinson previously served as president of First Steps Consulting Group (Atlanta, Ga.), which provided instruction, counseling and mentoring to high school and amateur prospective student-athletes aspiring to become collegiate athletes.
- He served in the position of Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations and Compliance at Clark-Atlanta University (2010 to 2013).
- Mr. Robinson had a stint serving as Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations and Compliance at Alabama State University (2009-10).
- Further work experiences in athletic administration for Robinson have included working as an Athletic Academic Support Counselor – Football Operations and Instructor at Florida State University (2004-06) and Assistant Director of Athletics for Internal Operations at Alcorn State University (2002-04).
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