NCAA Steering Committee Minutes

July 1, 2002

2:00 p.m. – 111 Welch

Members present: Jeff Armstrong, John Dugger, Whitney Harris, Carole Huston, Bob Okopny, Karen Simpkins, Kathy Tinney, Jim Vick, Sandra Williams

Committee Reports

Academic Integrity: John Dugger distributed Draft II of the Academic Integrity Self Study Report. There are a couple of sections to be completed. Jim Vick will follow up with President Kirkpatrick and Courtney McAnuff concerning the specific goals that need to be set for graduation of students generally. The subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint an Academic Affairs representative to the Athletic Admissions Committee will be included in the Plan for Improvement. Steering Committee members were asked to carefully review the report and provide John with comments prior to the July 24 Steering Committee meeting.
Equity, Welfare & Sportsmanship: Whitney Harris distributed a draft Equity, Welfare and Sportsmanship Self Study Report. Self-Study Items # 2 and #6 are being completed. Whitney reported that Eric Seidelman, student-athlete alumni representative, has resigned from the committee due to a change in employment. Jim will follow-up with President Kirkpatrick regarding Eric’s replacement. Kathy Tinny distributed Draft II of the Equity Plan. The Minority Plan is being completed.
Fiscal Integrity: Sandra Williams reported that a preliminary draft should be completed by mid July.
Governance & Commitment to Rules Compliance: Karen Simpkins reported that the work of her committee is progressing well and a draft report should be ready by July 24.

Issues/Problems

Assignments

Each subcommittee should review its Self Study Plan and compile a list of items to be included in the Plan for Improvement.
Steering Committee members should review each of the Self Study Plans, provide comments/recommendations and any suggested plans for improvement to the respective committee chairs.
Items for the Plan for Improvement generated from the Academic Integrity Self Study Plan will be discussed at the July 24 Steering Committee meeting.

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