A61.2A62: Athletic Council
PolicyApproved by: Faculty Senate
Effective: April 28, 2020
Responsible Faculty Committee: Athletic Council
Office Responsible for Administration: Office of the University Secretary
Revisions to the Policy Rationale, Policy Statement, and Applicability sections of this document must be approved by the full Faculty Senate.
Policy Rationale
The purpose of the Athletic Council is to bring the view of the greater university community to decisions concerning athletics at the University of New Mexico (UNM).
Policy Statement
The chief duties and functions of the Athletic Council are to formulate, maintain, and review general policies pertaining to intercollegiate athletics. The purpose that are compatible with the best academic interests of UNM. In formulating policy, the council is to supportAthletic Council shall:
(a) Support the personal and academic welfare of the student athlete;
(b) Emphasize high scholastic standards for intercollegiate athletics;
(c) Emphasize high standards of institutional, protect institutionalpersonal and fiscal integrity, and ensureethical conduct for intercollegiate athletics;
(d) Ensure compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and affiliated conference rules. In formulating policy, the Athletic Council shall (a) maintain a position in favor of high scholastic standards for intercollegiate athletics; (b) maintain a position in favor of high standards of institutional and personal integrity and ethical conduct for intercollegiate athletics, and
(ce) maintain the concept of the intercollegiate athlete as an amateur competitor, a bona fide student pursuing a degree programPromote equity.
The duties of the Athletic Council are further defined as:
(a) toTo transmit to the UNM President and Faculty Senate at the beginning of each calendaracademic year a report to include informationthe following: an executive summary; a report on athletic scholarships and financial aid givenawarded to student athletes, currentand those not renewed; a review of the graduation rates of student athletes, the eligibility; an executive summary of student athletes as indicated by the Faculty Representative to the NCAA, the Registrar’s Office, and the Athletic Academic Advising Office, appropriate-athlete exit interviews; any recommendations concerning the administration of athletic programs from the perspective ofregarding the academic performance of student athletes; an athletics academic advisement annual report; council priorities and initiatives; and other reports and special items as deemed appropriate by the Athletic Council.
(b) toTo encourage ethical conduct in intercollegiate sports at the University of New Mexico;UNM.
(c) toTo make appropriate recommendations to the Vice President for Athletics, the faculty, and UNM President regarding items pertaining to the maintenance of scholastic standards for intercollegiate athletics;.
(d) toTo review criteria for admission and eligibility of student athletes, and policies regarding student-athletes’ progress towards degrees;.
(e) toTo review and monitor UNM’s athletics programs for compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and MWCaffiliated conference rules and regulations including the review of periodic compliance reports;.
(f) toTo provide comments and recommendations regarding changes in NCAA, MWC, or other relevant conferences rules, bylaws, policies, and procedures to the VPVice President for Athletics and the faculty representative to the NCAA,.
(g) to review and make recommendations regardingTo advise the Vice President for Athletics on matters of conference affiliations and other intercollegiate relationships;.
(h) toTo review at the end of each academic year the listsemester an overview provided by the Vice President for Athletics of student-athletes whosetransfer rates, and number of scholarships orand financial aid are not being renewednon renewals, including the reasoncommon reasons for each action;category.
(i) toTo review annually team schedules for conformity to the Athletic Council policy on scheduling of academic events and review and approve scheduling exceptions;.
(j) to consult with the Vice President for Athletics onTo review and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures for the annual evaluation of coaches and athletic staff;.
(k) toTo review and make recommendations regarding appeals of student-athletes on academic and athletic matters, and; when appropriate.
(l) toTo advise the Vice President for Athletics, when an Associate Director of Athletics or a head coach is to be employed or dismissed.
The(m) To conduct student-athlete exit interviews at least once during the academic year with focus upon academic integrity, student-athlete well-being, and equity.
(n) As requested by the President, review and/or nominate candidates for the position of Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to the NCAA.
Voting members of the Council shall includeare: twelve (12) faculty members, the majority of whom should be tenured,) including the chairperson, allChair (elected to bea two-year term by a vote of the twelve (12) faculty members of the Council) and the chairs of any committees of the Council (both standing and ad-hoc committees of the Council, appointed by the Faculty SenateCouncil Chair.) These twelve (12) members must be representativeshall come from a minimum of at least four (4) colleges. The terms of office shall be for three (3) years, set up on a staggered basis so that the terms of twoapproximately one-third (1/3) of members will expire each year. The remaining council membership shall be composed of: three (3) voting undergraduate student members; one (1) voting graduate student member; one (1) voting alumni member; and, also, ex-officio, non-voting, members of the Council including the Vice President for Athletics, the Associate Director of Athletics, three (3) faculty senators (elected by that body for two-year terms), and the faculty representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). An executive committee
Applicability
All UNM faculty, including the Health Sciences Center and Branch Community Colleges.
Revisions to the remaining sections of this document may be amended with the approval of the Council may be appointedFaculty Senate Policy and Operations Committee in consultation with the responsible Faculty Senate Committee listed in Policy Heading.
Definitions
There are no specific definitions required by this Policy.
Who should read this policy
- All UNM faculty.
- Academic administrators and staff.
- Administrative staff responsible for policy development.
Related Documents
Faculty Handbook: Note: Committee Charges Policy numbers are being changed to provide coverage duringalign with their respective Council per the summer months when some faculty membersnew Faculty Senate Restructure
Contacts
Direct any questions about this policy to the UNM Office of the University Secretary.
Procedures
The Athletic Council may not be availablewill schedule regular meetings. The Council Chair will meet regularly with the Operations Committee, but no less than once each semester.
History
- April 28, 2020 - Approved by Faculty Senate