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Athletics

Responsibilities

From the University Senate Bylaws, Article VII. Committees:

Section 11. Committee on Athletics

  1. The Committee on Athletics shall be composed of the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Programs and Dean of Students, the Faculty Athletic Representative, a representative from the Office of Legal Affairs, at least seven (7) faculty senators elected at large by the Senate, three (3) students who are members of the University Senate; and two (2) staff senators. The Director of Athletics shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
  2. The duties of the committee shall include the following:
    1. To promote an understanding of intercollegiate athletics among faculty, students, and staff.
    2. To advise the Senate in matters concerning the relationship between athletic and academic interests of the University (specifically providing comments related to the impact of proposed GSU or NCAA academic requirements on student athletes to the Senate Committee on Admissions and Standards).
    3. To recommend policies to the Director of Athletics relative to eligibility and participation of student athletes, including but not limited to matters of Title IX compliance.
    4. To review the overall calendars of athletic teams and make recommendations where appropriate to the Director of Athletics.
    5. To assist with the development of official reports to be submitted by the President as part of the NCAA certification process.
    6. To review with the Director of Athletics matters of long-range athletic program planning and make recommendations where appropriate.
    7. To advise the Director of Athletics on advisement, academic support, and counseling services available to student athletes.
    8. To review the Compliance program for the department, including the receipt and review of the Compliance Audit.
    9. To insure all relevant issues dealing with the athletic program at Georgia State University falling within this committee’s area of responsibility are considered.
    10. To provide oversight and guidance regarding the Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Drug Testing Policy and Program.
  3. The committee shall elect a chair within ten (10) working days after the election of a new committee.

Members

  • Associate VP for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Anthony Davis
  • Director of Athletics (non-voting) Charlie Cobb
  • Faculty Athletic Representative Kris Varjas
  • Legal Affairs Representative Kerry Heyward

At least 7 faculty members at large:

  • At Large (Arts) T. Devin Reed
  • At Large (A&S) Unil Perera
  • At Large (A&S) John Horgan (Chair)
  • At Large (A&S) Jeremy Diem
  • At large (RCB) Kris Byron
  • At large (RCB) James Lucke
  • At large (CEHD) Catherine Perkins
  • At Large (CEHD) Chantee Earl
  • At large (AYSPS) Cyntoria Johnson
  • At large (NHP) Jacob Irwin
  • At large (PC) Donya Little
  • At large (PC) Richard Kirk

Staff Senator Yves McKenzie   

Staff Senator James Amann     

 

  • Student Senator
  • Student Senator
  • Student Senator

Assistant to the Committee: Kelcey Roegiers, Athletics Department

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Dionne Polite

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