INTERCOLLEGIATE
ATHLETIC
COMMITTEE MEETING
August 19, 2008
ATTENDING: James Antes, Judy DeMers, Brian Faison, Greg
Gagnon, Gail Ingwailson, Daniella Irle, Sue Jeno, Susan Nelson, Bruce Smith, Paul
Todhunter
Guest: Jeff Blake, Athletic
Business Manager
Recorder: Bev Hopman
Sue Jeno called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. in the Memorial Room
of the Memorial Union. Those in
attendance introduced themselves.
Minutes: Judy DeMers moved the minutes from the May 14,
2008, meeting be approved as submitted. Jim
Antes seconded. Motion carried.
FAR Update: Sue Jeno reported that student-athlete orientation for football, volleyball and soccer has been completed. The rest of the student-athletes will meet on August 25. The teams have been divided among the IAC faculty members and each faculty member is encouraged to attend the August 25th sessions to get introduced to their respective teams. IAC faculty team assignments are as follows:
|
Football Offense |
|
Jon Jackson |
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Football Defense |
|
Gail Ingwalson |
|
M & W Basketball, Volleyball |
|
Greg Gagnon |
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M & W Hockey |
|
Judy DeMers |
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Softball & Baseball |
|
Bruce Smith |
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M & W Swimming and Diving |
|
Susan Nelson |
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WCC & Track, M & W Golf |
|
Jim Antes |
|
MCC & Track, Tennis |
|
Paul Todhunter |
|
Soccer |
|
Glenn Olsen |
Judy DeMers asked what the expectations were of the IAC members with respect to their assigned teams. Sue Jeno said they were to serve as each team’s contact to the IAC, be available to help with issues as they arise in each sport, serve as an additional faculty contact, assist or serve on coach search committees and other ways as requested by the compliance director. Input from the IAC will help demonstrate institutional control to the NCAA.
Skate for the Cure has been cancelled for now, due to conflicts with the team jersey contracts.
Committee Chair: Sue Jeno nominated Susan Nelson to serve as chair of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. Bruce Smith seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor of electing Susan Nelson committee chair.
Athletic Department Updates:
- Brian Faison said most of the vacant positions have been filled in Athletics. More than 15 new employees have been hired since he joined athletics on May 1, 2008, and Kara Helmig, Assistant AD/Compliance will be starting on August 21. A new organizational chart was distributed. Bruce Smith asked about the status of the CFO search. Brian Faison said it is currently in the hands of the search committee.
- A Division I scheduling guidelines and requirements information sheet was distributed. (An updated form has been attached to the minutes.)
- Jeff Blake, Athletic Business Manager, gave an update on the current athletic budget and the pro forma.
- Brian Faison said that the formation of the Great West Conference will help with scheduling. It will also give student-athletes a chance to compete for championships and all-conference recognition. UND will continue to evaluate conference affiliation.
Compliance:
Daniella Irle said Kara Helmig, the new assistant athletic director, has DI experience. The two of them will work together to educate coaches, staff and boosters on the new DI environment. For boosters, the guideline to follow when dealing with student-athletes is to ask before you act. Head coaches and assistant coaches will attend monthly meetings to be educated on the DI rules and regulations.
New Business:
Policy and Procedures Manual: The updates for the Athletic Department Policy and Procedures manual were passed out to the committee. Bev Hopman will get manuals to the two new committee members.
Old Business:
Missed Class Policy: This issue will be discussed after the new assistant athletic director/compliance has had the opportunity to review the policy that was proposed at the May meeting.
The
meetings for fall semester were set for the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30
p.m. The dates will be Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
The meeting
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
