Athletics Committee

Committee Purpose

The purpose of the Athletics Committee is to ensure that the Athletic Program operates on sound principles as it relates to recruitment, admission, eligibility, fundraising, and graduation of its athletes, and to monitor and ensure compliance with Title IX.

Committee Activities

1. Review and recommend strategies for ensuring that there is equity among all intercollegiate sports.

2. Review and monitor compliance with internal policies and external agencies (e.g. NJCAA, etc.)

3. Review and maintain Athletic Student Handbook.

4. Review and monitor the athletic mentoring program.

5. Promote academic excellence resulting in increased retention and graduation rates among athletes.

6. Evaluate the athletic program.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Vice President of Student Services

Membership

Two representatives from the Athletic Department

Two Faculty

One representative from Counseling and Testing

One representative from Resource Development

One representative from Business and Finance

One representative from Admissions

One representative from Financial Aid

One representative from Records

Student representation: 2 (one athlete, one non-athlete)

Total membership: 12-15

At-large members: 3

Ex-Officio: Director of Athletics, Vice President of Student Services