CAMPUS POLICY
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POLICY NUMBER:
1000-001
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CHAPTER: 1000
ATHLETICS
SUBJECT: Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory
Committee
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 16, 2008
OPR: ATHLETICS
VC:
Administration and Finance
I.
SUPERSESSION:
APPROVED:
by Pamela Shockley-Zalabak,
Chancellor on June 16, 2008
POLICY
A. The mission of the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee (IAAC) is to serve as the
primary oversight group for all aspects of the University's intercollegiate athletics
program. It shall work closely with the UCCS Athletic Director to recommend policies
and serve as a sounding board for the department. The campus philosophy of "studentathletes" shall guide the committee in all of its actions.
The IAAC reports directly to the Chancellor. Since it serves in an advisory role, it shall
submit written reports of any motions to the Chancellor and copies of these reports will
be sent to the President of the Faculty Senate.
II.
AUTHORITY FOR CAMPUS POLICIES
Authority for the creation of campus administrative policies is found in The Laws of the
Regents, 1990, Article 3 Section B.8, which states:
The chancellor of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs shall be the
chief academic and administrative officer responsible to the president for the
conduct of affairs of the Colorado Springs campus in accordance with the policies
of the Board of Regents. The chancellor shall have such other responsibilities as
may be required by these Laws, the Board, and as may be delegated by the
president.
III.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee Campus Policy is to
provide a description of the membership and functions of the committee. The functions
of the committee include:
1. Advise on the sanction of individual sports, conference affiliation and association
memberships.
2. Assist the Athletic Director in compliance with the regulations as established by the
governing body of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
3. Recommend policy on issues concerning intercollegiate athletics.
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4. Link the intercollegiate athletic programs to the university's academic programs in
every way possible.
5. Monitor and assist in the development of departmental budgets.
6. Assist in interviewing and recommending coaching candidates to the director.
7. Serve as an appeals board when departmental avenues have been exhausted.
8. Hear and act on eligibility appeals in accord with established policy.
9. Meet monthly during the school year.
IV.
DEFINITIONS
“IAAC”- Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory committee; primary oversight group for all
aspects of the University's intercollegiate athletics program and guided by the studentathlete.
“NCAA”- National Collegiate Athletic Association; governing body of which the
University is an active member.
V.
PROCEDURES
A. Membership
1. Four Faculty Members. One shall be the Faculty Athletics Representative. The
remaining three will be recommended by the president of the Faculty Senate, and
appointed by the chancellor or the chancellor's designee. These members will
serve staggered 3 year terms (one replaced each year) and may serve a maximum
of two consecutive terms.
2. Two staff members are recommended, one by the president of the Staff Council,
and one by the Professional Exempt Staff Association (PESA), and appointed by
the chancellor. Staff serve two-year terms, with one member appointed each year.
Staff may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
3. Three students, a student athlete recommended by the captain's council and two
students recommended by the student government executives, all appointed by the
chancellor. Students serve one-year terms and may be re-appointed.
4. Ex-officio members:
a. UCCS Athletic Director (voting except on eligibility appeals)
b. VCSS or designee (voting)
c. UBAC member (voting)
d. Academic Coordinator for Athletics (non-voting)
e. Financial Aid representative (non-voting)
5. Members Emeriti: The committee may have up to two faculty member emeriti or
two retired staff.
6. The chair of the committee shall be one of the four faculty members. The term of
this elected position shall be one-year. Elections shall be held in the last meeting
(May) of the spring semester.
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SUBJECT:
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RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of the IAAC Chair and the UCCS Athletic Director to ensure
adherence to the provisions of this policy.
VII.
HISTORY
IAAC policy approved by Chancellor: April 11, 2002
VIII.
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