Minutes of the Athletic Board
for October 4, 2000

The Athletic Board met on Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at noon in CART 233. Members present were Bob Canary, Laura Gellott, Lenny Klaver, Marvin Letven (community rep), Bill Murin, and David Wright. Peggy James and Brad Piazza had other commitments, and the student member has not yet been chosen by PSGA.

Actions Taken

The committee agreed to invite a representative of the student athletes council to sit with the committee and to recommend to the University Committee that a non-voting representative of that group be added to the committee's membership as UWPF 4.12(1)(g). [To avoid conflicts of interest, athletes and coaches are barred by 4.12(1)(e) from serving as voting members of the Board.]

The committee agreed that it needed to meet more frequently this year to carry out its oversight responsibilities. The next two meetings were set for Wednesday noon on November 1 and November 29.

Bob Canary was selected chair for the year.

The department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics has an ad hoc committee exploring the work issues that arise when individuals have a variety of responsibilities, including teaching, coaching, fund raising, etc., and that committee had suggested that a member of the Athletic Board might be a useful addition to its membership. Laura Gellott agreed to attend the next meeting and explore whether Athletic Board input was needed.

Discussion of Issues for the Year

The committee reviewed its charge. Bill Murin reviewed the current procedures for approving eligibility and noted the generally excellent academic performance of our athletes. Lenny Klaver passed out copies of the current criteria used in performance evaluation for coaches and others in the department. Bill and Lenny reviewed some recent conference and NCAA issues, including surveys to be administered to some athletes. Lenny passed out the policies and procedures governing the sports activity center. It was noted under UWPF 4.12 (3)(g) that such policies are to be reviewed by the Athletic Board.

--Bob Canary