The Athletics Committee is responsible for oversight of and development of policy recommendations on academic matters involving intercollegiate athletics. In fulfilling its duties, the committee has the right to request documents of the institution and of individuals, to interview faculty, administrators, staff, and students, and to seek the advice of AU legal counsel (AUFS Bylaws III, 2.5.11.2.).
Membership
One to two representatives from each college serve a two-year term and are appointed by the Committee on Committees. Ex-officio (non-voting members) of the committee include: the Director of Athletics, the senior woman administrator in Athletics, the Faculty Athletics Representative appointed by the university President, and the president and vice president of the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) (AUFS Bylaws III, 2.5.11.1.).
Chair
Vacant
Meeting Schedule
The Athletics Committee typically meets monthly. The Chair with the representatives will set the meeting dates & times.
| Member | College | Term |
|---|---|---|
| (Chair) | 2024-2027 | |
| Andrew Craig-Jones | College of Education and Human Development | 2024-2025 |
| Chip Darracott | College of Education and Human Development | 2024-2025 |
| Alyssa Kingree | College of Nursing | 2024-2025 |
| Desiree Bertrand | College of Nursing | 2024-2025 |
| Rick Franza | Hull College of Business | 2024-2025 |
| Daniel Hannah | Medical College of Georgia | 2024-2025 |
| Penny Alderman | Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | 2024-2025 |
| Harley Eades | School of Computer and Cyber Sciences | 2024-2025 |
| Rod Bustos | University Libraries | 2024-2025 |
