Athletics Advisory Committee, Meeting of September 21, 1999
Present: Carol Sanborn, Terri Winters, Mike Souza, Kate Kokko, Steffan Kelsey, Judy Ray, Pat Gormley, Steve Hardy
Absent: Heather Barber, Jim Farrell, Tony Tagliaferro, Patty Bedker
Minutes - The minutes of the May 1999 meeting were approved.
Standing Committees: Steve H. briefly outlined the standing committees for the new members, noting who serves from the AAC.
Equity - Heather Barber has asked to step down as Chair of this committee. Steve H. noted that he may ask Pat Gormley to Chair it. Kate Kokko has also volunteered to serve on this committee. Steve H will ask Judy Ray to provide the names of reps from Athletics.
Safety - Steve H. said that he would serve as liaison to the Safety Committee. He will look for additional volunteers.
Awards - Carol S. will continue to chair this committee. Terri Winters, Pat Gormley and Jim Wolf will also serve.
In addition, the AAC reps from the Student Senate, the Faculty Senate, and SAAC will continue to act as liaisons with their respective groups.
Unfinished Business from 1998-99 - Steve H. noted that several items of business have carried over from last year. These include:
Alcohol Policy - The reps Student Senate and SAAC will update the AAC as their groups develop policy.
Crowd Behavior at Whitt - Judy R. noted that things got better at the end of last year, but crowd behavior (i.e., swearing) will be monitored.
Rec Center Policy for student-athletes - Steve H. passed out current policy he received from Dave Leach of the Rec Center staff.
Conference Affiliations
New Business - The members briefly discussed the message from the President at the September 15 special meeting. Two members of the AAC will be on the Search Committee. (Note - Steve H. and Kate K. have since been appointed as the AAC reps).
The meeting adjourned at 2pm