There are four standing subcommittees of the University Athletics Council: 1) Academic Progress and Integrity, 2) Governance and Compliance, 3) Student-Athlete Welfare and Equity, and 4) Facility Planning and Fiscal Integrity.
The composition and charges of these committees are as follows:
1. Academic Progress and Integrity
- Varsity Club
- Faculty (2)
- Registrar
- Current Faculty Athletic Representative
This subcommittee will monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and the academic integrity of the intercollegiate athletics program. The subcommittee will review and evaluate academic progress, attendance, and academic status of student athletes. Each year, the subcommittee will construct a data dashboard to convey the academic trends of student-athletes (i.e. GPA’s, graduation rates, retention, academic awards, etc.).
2. Governance and Compliance
- Chair of the University Athletics Council
- Faculty (1)
- Financial Aid
- Past Faculty Athletic Representative
- Admission
- Registrar
- Compliance Coordinator
This subcommittee will ensure that the mission and goals of intercollegiate athletics supports the mission and goals of the University of Southern Indiana, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The subcommittee will review and make recommendations on matters pertaining to institutional, conference, and national policy, procedures, control, and compliance. Each year, the subcommittee will construct a data dashboard to communicate its findings regarding governance and compliance.
3. Student-Athlete Welfare and Equity
- Student members (2)
- Senior Woman Administrator
- Faculty Members (2)
- Athletic Director
This subcommittee will monitor the fair and equitable treatment of student-athletes, protect the physical, educational, and emotional welfare of student-athletes, and monitor the university’s commitment to the fundamental values of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Each year, the subcommittee will construct a data dashboard to convey its findings regarding student-athlete welfare and equity.
4. Facility Planning and Fiscal Integrity
- Athletic Director
- Faculty (1)
- Alumnus
- Foundation
- Business Affairs
This subcommittee will be responsible for developing a shared vision for the university’s intercollegiate athletic facilities and programs. The subcommittee will monitor financial practices, as well as fiscal and facility management. Each year, the subcommittee will construct a data dashboard to convey its findings regarding facilities and programs.