Staff Directory
Stephanie White
- Title:
- Senior Associate Athletics Director/Student-Athlete Academic Services
- Email:
- Phone:
- (252) 737-4552
Stephanie White joined the East Carolina University staff in December 2021 as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services.
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In her current role, White has administrative responsibility for the Pat Draughon Academic Center and the Office of Student-Athlete Development, supporting over 420 student-athletes across 18 teams. She also serves as the sport administrator for Volleyball and Tennis.
White and her team have built cross-campus partnerships with academics, counseling, admissions, and the registrar offices to create a comprehensive support network for student-athletes. Under her leadership, ECU has produced measurable academic success, including record team GPAs and graduation success. She has been deeply involved in NCAA academic compliance, transitional programming, budget planning, and staff development.
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In July 2024, White assumed oversight of the Office of Student-Athlete Development, expanding her role in supporting the holistic development of ECU student-athletes.  Through her leadership and commitment to student-athlete growth, the department has enhanced programming focused on financial literacy, leadership development, alcohol awareness, and health and well-being.Â
White joined ECU after spending 14 years at West Virginia University, most recently serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development and Enhancement. In that role, she oversaw academic services for Olympic sports, NCAA Life Skills programming, tutoring services, and learning evaluation and support programs. She also led annual budget planning discussions with the chief financial officer for her assigned areas.
White earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in secondary education from West Virginia University.
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In her current role, White has administrative responsibility for the Pat Draughon Academic Center and the Office of Student-Athlete Development, supporting over 420 student-athletes across 18 teams. She also serves as the sport administrator for Volleyball and Tennis.
White and her team have built cross-campus partnerships with academics, counseling, admissions, and the registrar offices to create a comprehensive support network for student-athletes. Under her leadership, ECU has produced measurable academic success, including record team GPAs and graduation success. She has been deeply involved in NCAA academic compliance, transitional programming, budget planning, and staff development.
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In July 2024, White assumed oversight of the Office of Student-Athlete Development, expanding her role in supporting the holistic development of ECU student-athletes.  Through her leadership and commitment to student-athlete growth, the department has enhanced programming focused on financial literacy, leadership development, alcohol awareness, and health and well-being.Â
White joined ECU after spending 14 years at West Virginia University, most recently serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development and Enhancement. In that role, she oversaw academic services for Olympic sports, NCAA Life Skills programming, tutoring services, and learning evaluation and support programs. She also led annual budget planning discussions with the chief financial officer for her assigned areas.
White earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in secondary education from West Virginia University.
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