Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Council (IAAC) Meeting
December 6, 2012
3:30 PM
McLeod Center ~ Alumni Suite
Present: Ronnie Bankston, Russ Campbell, Troy Dannen, Kavita Dhanwada (for Joel Haack), Tim
Gilson, Stacia Greve, Mark Jacobson, Lisa Jepsen, Rex Karsten, Lisa Krausman, Kara Park, Ashley
Shells, Diane Wallace, Kay Weller.
Recorder: Sarah Harms
1. Athletic Training Report – Don Bishop
a. Don Bishop (Head Athletic Trainer) and Travis Stueve (Football Athletic Trainer)
gave a presentation on concussions. Don distributed a copy of UNI’s policy on
concussions and the NCAA guidelines; UNI’s policy exceeds NCAA requirements;
Don and Travis discussed departmental statistics ( how many concussions, what
sports, how does it happen), evaluations, and return to play.
2. Golf Missed Classes – John Bermel
a. John discussed the rationale for the golf team missing classes; can only schedule meets
on weekdays due to course availability; discussed process by which a member travels;
typical meet is Sunday-Monday-Tuesday; also noted that golf has high APR, men’s
team does not offer scholarships, and both teams perform fundraising for travel.
3. Approval of October 2012 minutes (motion by Gilson, second by Jacobson)
4. Athletic Director Report – Troy Dannen
a. Recommends each coach attend a future IAAC meeting as a guest speaker.
b. Discussed press release announcing that wrestling dismissed a student-athlete because
of academic and social reasons; he will still have access to academic support if he
chooses; Troy left open the possibility that he could rejoin the team if he addresses his
academic and social issues.
5. Compliance Officer Report – Ashley Shells
a. “FAFSA Fun Days” are scheduled for Feb. 19-21; compliance office is closed and
dedicates time to helping student athletes complete FAFSA; if NCAA makes $2,000
stipend need-based, student-athletes will need to complete a FAFSA to qualify;
department is encouraging all student-athletes to complete a FAFSA because they may
qualify for aid in addition to athletic aid.
6. Academic Advising – Stacia Greve / Kara Park
a. 74% response rate for professors who returned midterm grade requests; 22-A’s and 7F’s; also serve as notification of missed classes.
7. Faculty Athletics Representative – Lisa Jepsen
a. Attended Faculty Senate meeting and used report to field questions; thanked Troy for
his remarks, which were well-received (in general) by faculty.
b. We will nominate several students for post-graduate awards, even if they compete in
the same sport.
c. Previous issue with professor whose syllabus conflicted with University policy has
been resolved and the syllabus updated.
8. Old Business – no report
9. New Business
a. Approved dates for spring semester meetings.
b. Exit interviews for fall sports will occur in January; an email from Lisa Jepsen will
encourage students to attend; Kara/Stacia will remind them as well.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting: Thursday, February 7, 2013 to be held in McLeod Center Alumni Suite.