INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC
COMMITTEE MEETING
ATTENDING: Jim Antes, William Behrmann, Tom Buning, Judy
DeMers, Ray Diez, Sue Jeno, Amanda Kahler, Glenn Olsen, Becca Olson, Donna
Pearson, Betty Ralston,
Recorder: Bev Hopman
Ray Diez called the meeting
to order at
Minutes: Judy DeMers moved the minutes from the
Election of IAC Chair:
Judy DeMers nominated Ray Diez
to serve as IAC chair for the 2007-08 academic year. Bruce Smith seconded. Lowell Schweigert moved nominations cease.
The motion was seconded and carried.
Judy DeMers moved to cast a unanimous ballet for Ray Diez. The motion was seconded and carried.
Ray Diez said that Kyle
Brennan has been tentatively rescheduled to meet with the IAC on Tuesday,
September 11, at
Faculty Athletics Representative: Sue
Jeno said the Division I Transition Advisory Committee will have their first
meeting on September 11. With the move
to DI, the IAC will need to take a more active role than in the past. The plan is to divide the sports between the
9 faculty members, giving each sport a “go to” person for the coaches,
student-athletes, compliance issues and issues dealing with student-life. Next month the FAR will have information
available on NCAA rules and regulations and how they will change with the move
to DI. The IAC will also serve as a
conduit to disseminate information to the faculty and the University Senate.
Sue Jeno announced that
Michael Greenwood was named as the first alternate for an NCAA post-graduate
scholarship. The original recipient
turned down the scholarship, so the $7500 NCAA post-graduate scholarship went
to
Department Updates:
Tom Buning gave a
departmental update along with a power point presentation. Highlights included: 1) UND Athletics budget finished in the
black 2) UND has signed a one-year
working agreement with the Alerus and is working on a long term contract
3)Trade agreements will be handled as cash equivalents per UND policy 4)Facility improvements have been scheduled which
include field turf at Memorial Stadium, a new scoreboard for the soccer field,
an academic support room in the Hyslop and upgrades to coaches offices. 5) Football will be a member of the Great
West Conference beginning next season.
Ray Diez asked about the new
parking fees implemented by the Alerus.
Tom Buning responded that Athletics was notified on Aug. 9 that the
Alerus would be charging $5.00 per car for parking at the Alerus during UND
football games. As a result, the
Athletics Department now must pay the Alerus $3000 per game for Fighting Sioux
Club parking. Glenn Olsen asked if
Athletics received any of the $18,000 revenue the charge would generate. Tom Buning said Athletics does not receive
any portion of the parking fees. Ray
Diez asked if the Alerus also controlled tailgating. Buning replied that the Alerus controls the
tailgating. Lowell Schweigert stated
that having a reserved tailgating space is convenient, but he was disappointed
the fees go to the Alerus rather than Athletics.
Judy DeMers asked if UND paid
for the DI consultant. Tom Buning said
the consultant was paid for out of Alumni and FSC funds but that UND will repay
$50,000 of the cost. Judy DeMers commented
that many faculty members have the perception that Athletics is taking money
away from academics.
Compliance/Student Life:
Betty Ralston distributed the
new policy and procedures manual for Athletics and updated the committee on
some new NCAA guidelines. She said there
are currently 423 student-athletes, but that number could change as coaches
hold tryouts.
Old Business:
Ray Diez stated that the IAC
and University Senate need to re-evaluate the charge of the Intercollegiate
Athletic Committee to better meet the challenges of Division I.
New Business:
Ray Diez thanked the student
representatives for attending and taking part in the IAC meeting.
Kyle Brennan is scheduled to
meet with the IAC at
Future IAC meeting dates were
set for September 18, October 16 and November 20. All meetings are scheduled to begin at
The meeting adjourned at