2007-2008 Athletics Committee Members
ATHLETICS COMMITTEE
DUTIES, PROCEDURES, & MEMBERSHIP
DUTIES The committee will assure that student-athletes receive
the academic support they need by monitoring (generally or
by teams) such matters as (including but not limited to)
class attendance, scheduling, retention, and graduation rates.
It will encourage communication between the athletics department,
the faculty, the administration, and the students.
The committee will monitor, oversee, and make formal inquiries
regarding the athletics budget, compliance with NCAA regulations,
and gender and minority equity.
The committee will inquire into any matters involving the
welfare of student-athletes and will seek resolution of any
problems.
The committee will make appropriate recommendations about
any of the above matters to the Chancellor.
PROCEDURES
The committee will meet at least four times each semester
(Fall and Spring). The agenda and dates of the meetings for
each academic year will be established at the first meeting
of the academic year and published appropriately.
The Chair will make a formal report twice each academic
year to the Faculty Senate and will be present to respond
to any questions about the report.
The Chair will maintain regular contact with the Chancellor
MEMBERSHIP
Faculty Members (9): 3 elected by general faculty, 3 appointed
by the Faculty Senate, 3 appointed by the Chancellor
Students (4): 2 athletes (1 male and 1 female) selected
by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, 2 non-athletes
(1 male and 1 female) selected by the SGA.
Administrators (2): 2 appointed by the Chancellor
Ex Officio Members (3): Faculty Athletics Representative,
Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Athletic Administrator
The Chair will be a faculty member on the committee elected
by a majority of all voting members.
Although not specified, care should be taken to try to represent
each of the four undergraduate schools to ensure appropriate
representation of genders and minorities. Faculty members
should serve three-year staggered terms. Students and administrators
should be appointed annually.
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