Mark Arthur is the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southwestern Christian University, a role he began in 2021. He previously spent 14 successful years as the Athletic Director at Dallas Baptist University, guiding the programs transition to NCAA Division II. He holds both a Masters and Bachelors degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Mark has a rich personal history in baseball, having played professionally in the Texas Rangers minor league system after his collegiate career. He is an inductee into the Dallas Baptist University Athletics Hall of Fame. He is married and has three children.
In 2021, he was named the Under Armour NCAA Division II Athletic Director of the Year.
Mark Arthur
VP of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southwestern Christian University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Topics They Care About
Collegiate Athletics
Has over 15 years of experience leading university athletics departments, overseeing transitions between NCAA divisions and achieving significant program success.
Baseball Development
As a former minor league player for the Texas Rangers organization and a university Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, he has deep roots and expertise in baseball.
Christ-Centered Leadership
Upon joining Southwestern Christian University, he emphasized his focus on building a "Christ-centered" athletics department, integrating faith with sports administration.
Media Appearances
Coach Mark Arthur Retires After 29 Seasons As Basketball Coach. Featured in Southwestern Christian University (SCU Eagles)
Work History
5-1991
VP of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southwestern Christian University
Education
1982 - 1984
Master of Education (M.Ed.) from University of Central Oklahoma
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Science from University of Central Oklahoma
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Location : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : VP of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southwestern Christian University
