FWDC 3: Revision to Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to the National Collegiate
Athletic Association and the Big South Athletic Conference term of service.
(Faculty Handbook 10.5.11)

Effective Date: Immediately

Rationale:
The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) position requires the appointee to understand the NCAA and Big South regulations governing student athletes and the athletic department. To perform her/his duties effectively, the FAR must also establish relationships with athletic conference officials, NCAA liaisons, and UNC Asheville’s athletic administrators and student athletes. The current three-year term for a FAR is not adequate for the appointee to learn and execute the responsibilities of the position. A four-year term, with the opportunity for a second term should the Chancellor wish to reappoint the FAR, would allow the FAR to perform her/his duties more effectively.

In order to correct outdated titles in this section of the handbook, the revision also eliminates a reference to the VCAA and changes it to Provost.

Revised Faculty Handbook 10.5.11

10.5.11 Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR)

The University Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big South Athletic Conference is appointed by the Chancellor for a three [four-]year period; a second reappointment may be made. No faculty member will serve for more than six [eight] consecutive years. Appointment procedures are outlined in the responsibilities of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (IAC). Since the Department of Athletics operates on a twelve[-]month schedule, the FAR or a designated representative of the IAC must be available during the summer months.

The FAR's role is not one of advocating the Athletic Department; the FAR is an advocate of the student athlete and monitors the Athletic Department's activities to insure compliance with NCAA regulations. [The FAR is an advocate of the student athlete and monitors the Athletic Department’s activities to insure compliance with NCAA regulations; the FAR is not an advocate of the Athletic Department.] Specific duties include keeping the Chancellor and VCAA Provost apprised of alleged irregularities within UNCA's athletic program, representing UNCA as the voting delegate at the Annual NCAA Convention, Chairing [chairing] the IAC, conducting the required NCAA exit interviews, certifying eligibility and squad lists in coordination with the Registrar, monitoring graduation rates and academic progress, and monitoring that both scholarship and participation opportunities reflect the University gender ratio.