Dr. Jennifer Bueche, FARAssociate Professor

Department of Human Ecology

Athletics

Purpose of Presentation

To communicate the role of the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR)

and begin to share information related to Athletics with the college campus as the newly appointed FAR for

SUNY College @ Oneonta.

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Three Key Messages

Role/Responsibility of the FAR

What makes Division III Athletics a win-win for SUNY Oneonta

Communication/Partnership between Athletics and Faculty critical to success of student-athletes

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Role/Responsibilities of FAR

FAR required by NCAA at each member institution Must be a faculty member Appointed by the President of the College: Dr. Nancy Kleniewski

upon recommendation of the Intercollegiate Athletics Board (IAB) for a three-year renewable term

Give surety to academic integrity, student athlete well-being and the integration of athletics and academics on campus

Work with and communicate information to the President, Vice President and Associate Vice President for Student Development, Athletic Director, Athletics Department, Faculty Senate, Faculty and Student Athletes.

Represent SUNY Oneonta at NCAA, SUNYAC, and FARO

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Mission Statement

“The mission of the Department of Athletics is to develop exemplary scholar-athletes: individuals who strive for competitive excellence, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. Intercollegiate athletics is sponsored as an educationally purposeful activity which embraces and instills positive ideals. The principles of excellence, integrity, good sportsmanship, and competition guide student-athletes and department members in their efforts to represent themselves, the Athletic Department, and the College at all times.”

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The College @ Oneonta Athletics ProgramFast Facts

Provides support/programming to 450 student-athletes 21 varsity teams/15 head coaches This past year 69 students were 2 sport athletes and 33 were

three-sport athletes Intramural and Recreation programming offered 13 participatory

team activities supporting 22 championships (64% student body participation)

Students involved in recreation through independent offerings such as aerobic classes, kickboxing, and yoga.

108,000 entries in the fitness center last year culture of fitness

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Division III: A win-win for SUNY OneontaAcademics-> Winning College Experience -> Winning Season

Priorities & Evidence

Academics come first• GPA o Spring/Fall 2009 for Student-Athletes 3.01 vs 3.0 non-Athletes

• Awardso 202 Student-Athletes recognized SUNYAC All-Academic Team &

Commissioner List Memberso 24 Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society Inducteeso 3 SUNYAC Chancellor Scholar-Athletes (one received this honor 3x first in

SUNYAC history)o 4 National All-America Scholar Teams (Field Hockey, Swimming, M/W

Track)

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Division III: A win-win for SUNY OneontaPriorities & Evidence

Academics – continued• Faculty Mentorship Programo 15 campus faculty team /individual academic advisement

• Grad Rateo Reported 6 year grad rate: student-athletes (entire college career)

100% women, 98% men

• Retention Rateo 2008-2009: 97.9%

• 20% Freshman classo Survey results show #1 reason student-athletes choose Oneonta is

academics, athletics close second.

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Division III: A win-win for SUNY Oneonta

Winning college experience• Volunteer Hourso 2009-2010: 6,250 community service hours performed by student

athletes

• Fundraising Effortso 11 different charity eventso Student-Athletes traveled to Peru and New Orleans to partcipate in

Humanity Relief Efforts

Winning season• Top 3 in SUNYAC (#1 Cortland, #2 Geneseo, #3 Oneonta)• Overall most winning athletic program of the year

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Program Accountability

NCAA requires self-study every 5 years to maintain eligibility to compete. (Last self-study completed in 2008)

NCAA requires Gender-Equity Study annually.

Federal law requires EADA Report (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) annually to receive federal funding.

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Communication & Partnership Key to Success

Open communication and a partnership between Athletics and Faculty critical to success of student-athletes

Student-athletes are held accountable just like non-athletes Privilege to be an athlete All coaches have an academic support plan in place Most teams have a Faculty Mentor Problems/Concerns: Student-Athlete CoachAthletic Director Additional Resource: FAR (buechejl@oneonta.edu ) or ext. 2070 Get involved/Get more information: www.oneontaathletics.com

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