Policy No. SA-1632.1
TITLE: CHARTER:
COMMITTEE ON
ATHLETICS
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 21, 1997
CANCELLATION: none
OFFICE: Student Affairs (SA)
POLICY & PROCEDURES MEMORANDUM
CHARTER
FUNCTION
The Committee on Athletics serves as an advisory source for the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Committee makes recommendations concerning all phases of the Athletic Program of Delgado Community College and promotes the College's athletic programs and any other connected functions. Specifically, the Committee:
(1) Formulates, reviews, and recommends athletic policies.
(2) Serves as the grievance committee for formal student athletic-related grievances.
(3) Reviews and makes recommendations for the schedule of athletic events.
(4) Reviews the academic progress of student athletes and their eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics and encourages their graduation.
(5) Reviews and helps formulate policies for the use of athletic facilities.
(6) Reviews and promotes the College's policy on gender equity and minority recruitment for athletic programs.
(7) Prepares an annual report of the Athletic Program.
(8) Reviews, as need arises, any conflicts or problems involving the Delgado Athletic Program, Miss-Lou Conference, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations.
(9) Is involved with the selection of the Athletic Director and full-time staff members.
(10) Recommends criteria for athletic scholarships and reviews the qualifications of recipients for the academic year on the first day of class each fall semester.
MEMBERSHIP
The Committee on Athletics is appointed by the President of the College and has six ex-officio members--the Vice President for Student Affairs; Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, West Bank Campus; Director of Student Life, City Park Campus; Athletic Director; and the head coach of each major College sport. The Committee also has six (6) faculty and staff members, with representation from each campus; a Student Government Association (SGA) representative; and two student athletes, one male and one female, all with full voting power.
TERMS OF OFFICE
Committee membership is by appointment and lasts for three years with one-third of the membership appointed each year. Any change in membership is decided by the remaining members of the Committee.
MEETINGS
The initial meeting is called by the Chair of the Committee within one month of the beginning of each academic year. Subsequent meetings are called as necessary with the Committee meeting at least three times each semester. The Committee meets as a group at one designated athletic event each semester. This is agreed upon by the majority present and decided when all members' schedules are made available.
REPORTS
The Chair prepares minutes of all meetings for distribution to members. The Committee makes an annual report to the Vice President for Student Affairs before the end of each academic year.
SIGNATURE
Ione H. Elioff
President
Review Process:
Committee on Athletics 4/16/97
Student Affairs Council 5/5/97
Executive Council 5/21/97
Distribution:
Regular Faculty (HRS Codes 01 - 04)
Regular Academic Support Staff (HRS Code 05)
Limited Appointment Faculty (HRS Code 06)
Adjunct Faculty (HRS Code 07)
12-Month Unclassified Administrators/Staff (HRS Code 08)
Classified Staff (HRS Code 09)
Grant Employees (HRS Code 11)
Attachment:
Attachment A - Format for Committee Recommendations
Attachment A
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ATHLETICS
Date of Meeting:
Members Present:
Recommendations:
Justification/Remarks:
Chair of Committee