Membership

Sarah L. Stafford, Assistant Professor of Economics, Chair

Levern Belin, Assistant Coach, Football, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Kathleen N. Belk, '06, Women's Soccer
Robb Dunn, Assistant Director, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Evelyn G. Hall, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Robert D. Hannafin, Associate Professor of Education
Peel S. Hawthorne, Head Coach, Women's Field Hockey, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Jasmin L. Lambert, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Speech, and Dance
Don R. Rahtz, Professor of Business
Jonathan D. Shaw, '05, Football

Liaison: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Director, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Operating Principles

4.1. Gender Issues

Consistent with NCAA Constitution 2.3, it is the responsibility of each institution to implement the Association's principle of gender equity. In accordance with this fundamental principle, the institution shall:

a. Have implemented its approved gender-equity plan from the previous self-study. If modified or not carried out fully, the institution shall provide an explanation from appropriate institutional authorities.

b. Demonstrate that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of both male and female student-athletes and athletics department personnel.

c. Formally adopt a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program, which is equitable for both genders. The plan shall include measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables.

4.2. Minority Issues

It is a principle of the Association to promote respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person and to refrain from discrimination prohibited by federal and state law. Consistent with this fundamental philosophy, the institution shall:

a. Have implemented its approved minority-opportunities plan from the previous self-study. If modified or if not carried out fully, the institution shall provide an explanation from appropriate institutional authorities.

b. Demonstrate that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of all minority student-athletes and athletics department personnel.

c. Formally adopt a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program, which expands opportunities and support for minority student-athletes and athletics personnel. The plan shall include measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables.

4.3. Student-Athlete Welfare

Conducting the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes is a basic principle of the Association. Consistent with this fundamental principle, the institution shall:

a. Demonstrate a commitment to the fair treatment of student-athletes, particularly in their academic role as students.

b. Provide evidence that the welfare of student-athletes and the fairness of their treatment is monitored, evaluated and addressed on a continuing basis.

c. Have established grievance or appeal procedures available to student-athletes in appropriate areas.

d. Provide evidence that the institution has in place programs that protect the health of and provide a safe environment for each of its student-athletes.