Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Commissioner Dan Mara announced on Monday, a partnership with Officially Human, an organization whose mission is to “restore respect to game officials and recognize them as authorities on the fields and courts.”
“Officially Human is helping lead the way in creating more civil environments for sporting events at the youth, high school and collegiate levels,” Commissioner Mara said. “Our partnership with OH will help bring a positive message about officiating to our participants and spectators. It’s important that we recognize the efforts of officials and help to grow the profession to ensure future years of exciting athletic competition.”
Officially Human was founded by Brenda Hilton, who has spent over 20 years in college athletics working with sports officials from the mid-majors to the highest level of Division I.
“Officially Human is proud to partner with Commissioner Mara and the CACC member institutions,” said Hilton. “After speaking with conference leadership, it is clear that sportsmanship is a topic that is a top priority, and we look forward to raising awareness across the conference through some great initiatives.”
The Lombard, Illinois-based organization was founded in 2019 to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and communication to all stakeholders (administrators, coaches, athletes, and fans).
The CACC will provide each member institution access to resources created by Officially Human throughout the partnership. Videos and other informational items designed to help bettereducate and inform student-athletes, coaches, and fans will be highlighted throughout the membership.
ABOUT OFFICIALLY HUMAN
Based in Lombard, Ill. and founded in 2019, Officially Human is the leader in addressing the growing crisis in officiating that touches every sport, official, and level of competition. Officially Human offers tailored solutions to athletic host organizations of all sizes that improve the stakeholder experience at each of their sporting competitions. The comprehensive solutions package includes digital education, awareness building, event host communication strategies, and organizational support in addressing poor fan behavior. To learn more about Officially Human, visit officiallyhuman.com.
ABOUT THE CACC
The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference composed of 12 institutions in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The member institutions are Bloomfield College, University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican (N.Y.) University, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-
Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.
