UCCS Athletics

Chair: Jacqueline Berning
Attending: Katherine Spendier, Ron Honn, Michael Schaller, Al Schoffstall, Chris Beiswanger, Amy Sutz, Lynaye Stone, Ashley VanMeter, Steve Kirkham
 

Agenda Topic	Discussion	Decision	Responsbility
Call to Order	Meeting called to order at 11:00 a.m.	Quorum established	J. Berning
Minutes	Minutes of 10/2014 meeting reviewed.	Approved	J. Berning
Announcement	Introductions and welcome to new members of the committee	Information only	J. Berning
1. Chair Report	Distribution of IAAC Policy and Procedures for the purpose of discussion of roles and responsibilities	Information only	J. Berning
2. Athletic Director Report	Director Kirkham gave an update and report on the fall sports and Academic GPA for the Athletic students. The UCCS student athletes have maintained a GPA above 3.0 for 21 consecutive semesters and 32 were listed either on a Dean’s list or President’s list for Fall 2014. Additionally, numerous student athletes were named Academic All Americans or RMAC All Academic. The Men’s Basketball team are ranked at #15 in the nation for Division II while the Women’s Basketball team is ranked 5th in the Region and tied for 1st in the RMAC. Both teams will be traveling to Adams State and Ft. Lewis this weekend. Two Fall coaches Nicole Ridenhour (Women’s Soccer) and Chrissy Elder (Women’s Volleyball) recapped their seasons and gave an update on their teams and recruitment efforts.	Information only	S. Kirkham N. Ridenour C. Elder
3. SAAC Report	Nichole Ridenour, gave an update on the SAAC activities. Student athletes are volunteering at Care and Share and Children’s hospital. The BOOZAR was a great success and the Men’s Basketball team has signed an 11 y.o. to participate in team activities. This was made possible through a partnership with IMPACT an organization that improves the quality of life with children facing life threatening and chronic diseases.	Information only	N. Ridenour
Old Business
IAAC Website	Discussion on updating the IAAC website and linking it to the Athletic website and Faculty Assembly	J.Berning and Al Schoffstall to meet with Athletics staff	J. Berning A. Schoffstall
Concussions and Academic	Discussion regarding how to let faculty know about student athletes who have a concussion and letting faculty know about the academic challenges with brain trauma	UCCS Sports medicine to develop a fact sheet for faculty	A. VanMeter S. Kirkham
New Business
Student-Athlete Absentee Form	Discussion on how to inform new faculty members about the student athlete Absentee form. Discussed ideas on how to reach new faculty. Will follow up with several options for next meeting	IAAC committee and Athletics to follow up on ideas and ways to implement	J. Berning S. Kirkham
Next Meetings	The IAAC Spring 2015 Meetings will be held on March 12, April 9 and May 7, 2015 at the Sky Box in the Gallogly Event Center from 11am-12pm
Adjournment	Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.		J. Berning