INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC
COMMITTEE MEETING
ATTENDING: Ron Brinkert, Charlie Bridgeford, Tom Buning,
Dick Clay, Judy DeMers, Ray Diez, Lillian Elsinga, Cindy Flom-Melland, Phil
Harmeson, Susan Jeno, Donna Pearson, Betty Ralston,
Recorder: Bev Hopman
Ray Diez called the meeting
to order at
Minutes: Betty Ralston said a change
should be made in the minutes regarding the over awards made to two
student-athletes. The change was made to
read, “Several over-awards were made as a
result of mistakes in Athletics and Financial Aid. The student-athletes were declared ineligible
and later reinstated by the NCAA after repayment.” Judy DeMers
moved the minutes be approved as amended.
Lowell Schweigert seconded. Motion
carried.
Department Updates:
TEAMS: AD Tom Buning said two coaches were named NCC
Coach of the Year; Dan Tannahill, women’s golf, and Brock Thompson, women’s
soccer. All but one of the fall teams
advanced to NCAA playoffs. That team was
volleyball which showed marked improvement over last year.
PERSONNEL: Tom Buning reported that Tim Tibesar,
football defensive coordinator, has accepted a job with
FACILITIES: Tom Buning is working with Facilities to
develop a facilities master plan for Athletics.
The plan would examine what is needed to move UND to the next
level. By next level, Buning stated that
did not mean from DII to DI, but from conference champs to national champs or
from a .500 team to conference champions.
A facilities study would help Athletics make the correct decisions
regarding renovation and construction, not have decisions made in the court of
public opinion. It will cost
approximately $60,000 to complete the study.
Tom Buning is negotiating with Facilities to split the costs 50/50. Paul Todhunter asked what the time line
was. Tom Buning replied it should be
sooner rather than later.
NCAA CLASSIFICATION
STUDY: Tom Buning said the committee,
chaired by VP Bob Boyd, would be meeting
Thursday morning.
COMPLIANCE/STUDENT LIFE: Betty Ralston said if attendance is required
and will affect grading, it must be reflected on the course syllabus. This practice gives student-athletes a chance
to change or drop courses if necessary.
Lillian Elsinga said the topic will be discussed again at the Dean’s
Council.
EXIT INTERVIEWS: Betty Ralston has not received many of the
exit interview forms back. When they are
returned, the information will be used in the evaluation of coaches, shared
with the Director of Athletics and pertinent issues will be brought to the IAC.
Old Business:
Athletic
Credit for Sport Participation: Ron
Brinkert reported that the PEXS Department met on Dec. 2 and voted unanimously not
to move forward with academic credit for athletic participation. Judy DeMers asked if this was the final
decision. Rob Brinkert replied that PEXS
is concerned about athletic participation being a “proper academic
credit.” He also said that visits with
Tom Buning and Betty Ralston brought up concerns that offering credit may cause
problems with student-athletes meeting NCAA requirements toward graduation.
Response
from Dr. Schlosser: Ray Diez visited
with Dr. Schlosser regarding student absences.
Dr. Schlosser said he had 200 students in the class and that all
students receive the syllabus stating the policy on missed tests. In his conversation with Ray Diez, he
indicated he would consider making an exception if athletic competitions caused
a student-athlete to miss more than one exam.
Betty Ralston said since this was the only section of this course that
was offered the student-athletes do not have a choice to enroll in a different
section. Tom Buning expressed concern
that no distinction is made between students attending sanctioned University
activities vs. those who just choose to skip class. He said UND was not taking care of the
student. Betty Ralston said that in this
case, even though the test was on the syllabus, the student-athlete missed
class to participate in a playoff which was not on her original sports
schedule. Judy DeMers stated that if
this is the only section offered, student’s do not have a choice and it places
student-athletes at a disadvantage. Rob
Brinkert said this policy can affect a student’s final grade by not giving them
the same chance as other students.
New Business:
Letterwinners: Bev Hopman presented a list of proposed
letterwinners for men’s golf, soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country and
women’s cross country. Sue Jeno moved
the fall letterwinners be approved as proposed by the coaches. Lillian Elsinga seconded. Motion carried. A copy of the list is attached to the
minutes.
Matters Arising:
Meeting
Times: Dick Clay said that
Interim
IAC Chair: Ray Diez reminded the
committee that he will be on leave after the January meeting. An interim chair will need to be appointed at
the January meeting.
Football
Recognition: Tom Buning announced that
three football seniors Digger Anderson, Jeff Glas and Chris Kuper have been
invited to participate in post season bowl games. Phil Harmeson said football had three
Academic All Americans, Danny Gagner, Rich Glas and Digger Anderson.
Women’s
Hockey: Tom Buning said he has been
talking with Shantel Rivard, the head women’s hockey coach, regarding some of
the issues involving the team. Several
of the seniors are unhappy with their role on the team and the amount of
playing time they are receiving. AD
Buning said this is not unusual on a team that is adding scholarships. As more talented underclassmen are recruited
with the additional scholarships, it takes away from playing time of the
returning upperclassmen. Paul Todhunter
asked how many scholarships were available for women’s hockey. There are 12 scholarships this year, 15 next
year and the maximum of 18 in two years.
Sue Jeno said it was obvious from watching the games that the players
were not performing as a team. She
stated this was not projecting the best image for UND. Tom Buning said he has given the coach
license to cut the team size down as necessary to create a nucleus for
success. Phil Harmeson said this problem
is exacerbated by the youth of the women’s hockey program. Once the full compliment of 18 scholarships
is reached, it will help resolve the issue.
Student
Fan Behavior: Tom Buning said that a
mandatory meeting for all student hockey season ticket holders is scheduled for
Thursday, January 18. Students will be
reminded of the contract they signed when they purchased their season tickets. Student behavior has caused problems and could
impact student ticket policies in the future.
Judy DeMers stated that behavior standards need to be enforced
throughout the arena, not just in the student sections.
Lowell
Schweigert moved the meeting adjourn.
Ron Brinkert seconded.
The
next meeting will be January 25 at
The following student-athletes have been recommended as varsity letterwinners by their head coaches.
Men’s Golf – Rob
Stiles, Coach
Corbett, Grant Peterson, Jon Profitt, Matthew
Suess, Jerad Wages III, Duane Zander, Adam
Soccer – Brock Thompson, Coach
Barr, Jenna Bjerke, Jessica Colago, Marie
Cunningham, Alison Glasoe, Lisa Kirchoffner, Lindsay
Lapp, Christine Lentz,
Laura
McCartney, Mallory Murphy,
Niezwaag, Kelsie Oase, Haley Pappas, Stacy
Pederson,
Traczyk, Lara Vaaler, Jennifer
Volleyball – Maria Bruggeman, Coach
Cahill, Aileen Delahanty, Nichole Evans, Heidi
Francis, Shelly Gegelman, Lyndsy Hughes, Stefanie
Jones, Kendyll Louwagie, Allison Pokorney, Anne
Skadeland, Jenna
Holmen, Tara
Men’s Cross Country – Mike Grandall, Coach
Cory, Zachary
Jones, Jeremy Mahoney, Patrick Spitsberg, Richie
Women’s Cross Country – Dick Clay, Coach
Gefroh, Mandy Hedelson, Lisa Keithley, Kristy
Landberg, Margaret Lentner,
Malone, Callie Sackett,
Veronica