Faculty Governance Committee on Athletics

Charge (Faculty Handbook, II.D.1)

1. Respond as appropriate to requests from the university community on matters at the intersection of academics and athletics.
2. Annually monitor and evaluate issues pertaining to gender equity and minority opportunities, including programs mandated by the NCAA.
3. Conduct and evaluate the annual academic performance survey of student athletes.
4. Periodically review programs specifically established for student athletes.
5. Actively participate in the NCAA recertification process.
6. Communicate the results of its work to appropriate university committees or constituencies.
7. Act as an advisory group to the Director of Athletics.
8. Participate in the planning and assessment activities of the Department of Athletics.

Materials

• NCAA Home Page
• NCAA Recertification Self-Study (2004-5005)
• Academic Progress Report (2006-2007)
• Information About the NCAA Division I Federal Graduation Rates and NCAA Graduation Success Rates Reports
• Bucknell Graduation Rates
• Bucknell 10/14/2008 Press Release on Graduation Rates
• Gender Equity Disclosure (FY2008)
• Student Athelete Handbook (08-09)
• Scheduling Issues
  • Committee on Instruction Report, December 2002 (Response to Marsh Motion)
  • Class Conflict Case Study -- Women's Soccer
  • Class Conflict Case Study -- Football
  • DRAFT compilation of student feedback on scheduling conflicts
  • BU Academic Policies
    (Contains information on scheduled class times and Conflicts between regularly scheduled classes and other activities.)
  • BU Athletic Department Academic-Athletic Conflicts Policy (2008-2009)
  • Playing and Practice Seasons, Summary of Applicable NCAA Legislation
  • Definition of Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA)
  • BU Compliance Manual re: CARA
  • CARA in-season form
  • CARA out-of-season form (Skill Instruction)

Committee Membership