UCCS Athletics

The first IAAC meeting of the Fall 2013 semester was held on Thursday October 3, 2013. Replacements for past student representatives for IACC were discussed and students will be contacted and invited to attend the meetings.

Erin Hiltner and Steve Kirkham gave the Athletic Directors report. Erin updated the committee on the success of the fall athletic teams to date. Men’s cross-country is currently ranked 7th in the nation and Women’s cross-country is ranked 10th in the nation. Heather Sander was named RMAC defensive volleyball player this fall and James Roberts was named RMAC offensive player of the week for soccer. Both men’s and women’s soccer teams were undefeated until this past week.

Mary Ann Kluge gave the FAR report and led a discussion on both instructor and student responsibilities regarding classroom syllabi and the missing of exams and assignments.

The committee discussed the possibilities of bringing former UCCS athletes back to come to campus to talk to current athletes about how their current profession and careers. The committee also discussed picking an IAAC –Coach of the Week. The Volleyball coach and players will pick a faculty/staff member to sit with them on the bench for the next 3-day volleyball home stand.

Dr. Schoffstall briefly discussed UCCS 50th Anniversary Celebration and how athletics might be involved. Additionally, he notified the committee that the Basketball booster club is now called Mountain Lion Athletic Association and will represent all UCCS athletic teams.