Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
This committee is a formal means of communication between the athletic department, the faculty, the student body and the administration. The Committee’s primary focus is on academic matters and student-athlete well-being. The Committee maintains ongoing communication with the athletics director and with the liaison from the Academic Excellence Committee of the Faculty Senate. The Committee’s primary focus is on academic matters and student- athlete well-being. The Committee will seek information from appropriate officials regarding current developments related to student-athletes’ academic concerns and well-being including financial responsibility/budget allocation, facilities, resources and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The Committee will provide an oversight role, as well as an advocacy role, as a voice for student athletes if questions are raised by the Faculty Senate or Student Affairs. The Committee will make recommendations to the appropriate University unit regarding suggested changes in policies or programs.
Administrative Oversight: Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin
| Committee Member | Term |
| Faculty | |
| Robert (Bob) P. Leone, Chair; MARK | 2026 |
| Keith Gaddie; POSC | 2026 |
| Kim Cook; MANA | 2027 |
| Mark Demarest; BIOL | 2027 |
| Ron Burns; CRJU | 2027 |
| Ashley English; STCO | 2028 |
| Kristina White; KINE | 2028 |
| McKale Montgomery; NTDT | 2028 |
| Staff | |
| David Cooper; DEAN OF STUDENTS | 2026 |
| Heather Confessore; ADRAN | 2027 |
| Wendy Bell; VICE PROVOST | 2027 |
| Angela Kenny; CIO | 2028 |
| Mary Ayers; NEELEY | 2028 |
| Other Members | |
| Jeff Coffer; AEC REP., ex-officio | |
| Mike Buddie; ATHLETIC DIR., liaison | |
| Eric Simanek; NCAA FACULTY REP., liaison | |
| OPEN; Assoc. A.D., liaison | |
| Students | |
| Reagan Stephens - Undergraduate Student | |
| Ella Rishwain - Undergraduate Student | |
| Katie Russell - Undergraduate Student |