UCCS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mission, Functions and Bylaws.

Mission.

The mission of the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee (IAAC) is to serve as the primary oversight group for all aspects of the University's intercollegiate athletics program. It shall work closely with the UCCS Athletic Director to recommend policies and serve as a sounding board for the department. The campus philosophy of "student-athletes" shall guide the committee in all of its actions.

Reports.

The IAAC reports directly to the Chancellor. Since it serves in an advisory role, it shall submit written reports of any motions to the Chancellor and copies of these reports will be sent to the President of the Faculty Senate.

Functions.

  1. Advise on the sanction of individual sports, conference affiliation and association memberships.
  2. Assist the Athletic Director in compliance with the regulations as established by the governing body of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
  3. Recommend policy on issues concerning intercollegiate athletics.
  4. Link the intercollegiate athletic programs to the university's academic programs in every way possible.
  5. Monitor and assist in the development of departmental budgets.
  6. Assist in interviewing and recommending coaching candidates to the director.
  7. Serve as an appeals board when departmental avenues have been exhausted.
  8. Hear and act on eligibility appeals in accord with established policy.
  9. Meet monthly during the school year.

Membership.

  1. Four Faculty. One shall be the Faculty Athletics Representative. The remaining three will be recommended by the president of the Faculty Senate, and appointed by the chancellor or the chancellor's designee. These members will serve staggered 3 year terms (one replaced each year) and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
  2. Two staff, recommended by the president of the Staff Council and appointed by the Chancellor. Staff serve two-year terms, with one member appointed each year. Staff may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
  3. Three students, a student athlete recommended by the captain's council and two students recommended by the student government executives, all appointed by the Chancellor. Students serve one- year terms and may be re-appointed.
  4. Ex-officio members:
    1. UCCS Athletic Director (voting except on eligibility appeals)
    2. Dean for Student Life (voting)
    3. UBAC member (voting)
    4. Academic Coordinator for Athletics (non-voting)
    5. Financial Aid representative (non-voting)
  5. Member Emeritus:
    1. Professor Ken Rebman
  6. As set forth by the Chancellor, the chair of the committee shall be one of the four faculty members. The term of this elected position shall be one-year. Elections shall be held in the last meeting (May) of the spring semester

Changes approved by Chancellor: April 11, 2002