Athletic Advisory Committee
Present: Heather Barber, Terri Winters, Steve Hardy, Pat Gormley,
Absent: Marilyn Hoskin, Bill Naumes
The meeting opened with introductions and a welcome to new member John McCoy
The Minutes of
Committee/Liaison Reports:
Athletic Director: Marty reported that the new turf fields were open and that Athletics was working on a schedule of access for student groups.
Student Senate: Amelia discussed the controversy about throwing the fish. There was extended discussion of this issue. Marty provided background information. There was some concern that the Senate would vote on a resolution about the fish. Amelia promised to keep the AAC informed on this issue.
Awards: Cindy reported that she was waiting for the annual $5000 gift from the Rogers Foundation.
Faculty Senate: Mark reported that Marty would be appearing at the next meeting of Faculty Senate.
Equity: Pat noted that the Equity Committee had begun to meet. Marty and Matt Drayton would be appearing at the next meeting to discuss diversity training. Marty mentioned that Athletics had applied to the NCAA for a diversity training grant. The Equity Committee will also meet with Admissions to discuss multi-cultural recruiting. Other items at the top of the Equity Committee’s agenda will be the SWA position and the minority opportunities plan.
Safety: Steve Metcalf will convene this committee in late October.
Additional Business:
Steve distributed and discussed the NCAA Graduation Report. Mark requested information on the distribution of majors among athletes. Steve will offer this at the next AAC meeting.
Steve proposed that the AAC develop a new subcommittee to focus on the recruitment and selection of UNH candidates for NCAA Post-Graduate Awards and Internships. The proposal was seconded and approved. Steve will get working on this.
There was some discussion about the facilities feasibility study. Marty will provide an update at the November meeting.
The meeting adjourned at