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 Victor J. Boschini, Jr.
| Committee Member | Term |
|---|---|
Faculty |
|
| Robert (Bob) P. Leone, Chair; MARK | 2023 |
| Rhonda Hatcher; MATH | 2025 |
| Lynn Jackson; SOWO | 2023 |
| Mike Martin; FTDM | 2025 |
| Katherine Polzer; CRJU | 2024 |
| Paul Schrodt; COMM | 2024 |
| Qiao Zhang; MATH | 2024 |
| Leslie Zimpelman; NURS | 2025 |
Staff |
|
| Craig Allen; HOUSING/RES LIFE | 2023 |
| Wendy Bell; VICE PROVOST'S OFFICE | 2024 |
| Victor Ignatiev; ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Evie Richardson; FIN/TREASURY | 2025 |
| Laura Shaw; STUDENT SERVICES | 2025 |
Other Members |
|
| Jeff Coffer; AEC REP., ex officio | |
| Jeremiah Donati; ATHLETIC DIR., liaison | |
| Rhonda L. Hatcher; NCAA FACULTY REP., liaison | |
| Kim Johnson; ATH., liaison | |
Students |
|
| Landon Bonadiman | |
| Claire Chipinda | |
| Brandon Fox | |