University Of Wisconsin- Madison
University Of Wisconsin- Madison Division Of Intercollegiate Athletics Academics and Compliance Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2016 (3:30 p.m.) Heritage Hall – Camp Randall Stadium PRESENT: Chairs:
Karl Shoemaker
Committee Members:
Laurel Rice, Kenneth Mayer, Martha Vukelich-Austin, Gretchen Viney, Mark Covaleski, LéAndrea Vernon, Dan Lisowski, Jack Edl, Jeff Wiesner
Athletics Staff:
Doug Tiedt, Katie Smith, Brady Minter, Joel Ott, Mark Shook, Dan Rohrer, Emma Rickelman
ABSENT:
Regina Murphy, Jackie Hank, Sue Lederer, Mark Nitka, Maddie Timm Gen Carter
I.
Called meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.
II.
Motion to approve agenda. Motion approved.
III.
Motion to approve minutes from January 13, 2016 meeting. Motion approved.
IV.
Report from Chairs – S. Lederer and K. Shoemaker A. None
V.
Report from Directors – K. Smith and M. Shook A. Katie Smith 1. In midst of regular legislative cycle. Vote tomorrow on sport specific information (i.e. satellite camps for football teams). 2. Held a very productive education meeting with parents of upperclassmen in football. The meeting took place the morning of spring game. i. Topics included: agents, disability insurance, and other items they’re being approached about regarding next level. 3. Dan Rohrer i. Emailed document out to incoming student-athletes and their parents. It contained basic compliance information for 17-18 year olds. a. Includes task list, rules/education, things to avoid, etc. If the student-athlete will be in Madison over the summer, there is also information regarding housing rules, summer conditioning and the medical office. b. Don’t want to wait until Fall to get in front of them.
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B. Mark Shook 1. Recent release from NCAA (handouts) concerning the APR. Another good year for UW. i. Back story/history on APR: Implemented in 2003 as a way to hold institutions accountable on yearly basis for academic eligibility and retention. Single year rate/multi-year rate. ii. Across the country, rates are up. UW is above the national average. 2. Faculty Guest Coach Program. i. Wanted to create a program where we are able to have student-athletes nominate faculty members to show what they do as athletes. ii. Goal is to build bridge between the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University community. iii. Motion to accept revised document. Motion approved. a. Needs to go to Athletic Board. 3. Extending invitation to graduation reception. May 13, 4:30 in Field House. Ceremony is at 5:30. VI.
Discussion and Action on Missed Class Policy A. Spent considerable amount of time discussing missed class policy. Over the last few years, it’s become clear that some sports push up against rules that are more formal than substantive. B. Mark and Doug did a lot of work for the ad hoc committee (Jeff, Ken, Sue, and Phil), which has brought forth proposed changes. 1. Changes in part intended to bring us closer to practice of peers in Big 10 (handout). We stand out in two ways: threshold of 6 days (lowest), and how we count missed class days (more stringent than some). i. Ad hoc proposes two small changes. 1) NCAA, Big Ten, and WCHA championship events do not count against missed class days. If no mandatory qualifying, counts against 6 days. 2) Reduced team departures that occur between 12-2:30 p.m. from ½ to 1/3 day missed. ii. Ad Hoc committee did not have the goal of touching 2.5 GPA requirement in the missed class policy. iii. Motion to approve proposed changes to Missed Class Day Policy. Motion approved.
VII.
Announcements A. None
VIII.
Motion to adjourn to Closed Session per s.s. 19.85 (1)(f). Motion approved at 4:32pm
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IX.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 4:37pm. Approved
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Karl Shoemaker
Committee Members:
Laurel Rice, Kenneth Mayer, Martha Vukelich-Austin, Gretchen Viney, Mark Covaleski, LéAndrea Vernon, Dan Lisowski, Jack Edl, Jeff Wiesner
Athletics Staff:
Doug Tiedt, Katie Smith, Brady Minter, Joel Ott, Mark Shook, Dan Rohrer, Emma Rickelman
ABSENT:
Regina Murphy, Jackie Hank, Sue Lederer, Mark Nitka, Maddie Timm Gen Carter
I.
Called meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.
II.
Motion to approve agenda. Motion approved.
III.
Motion to approve minutes from January 13, 2016 meeting. Motion approved.
IV.
Report from Chairs – S. Lederer and K. Shoemaker A. None
V.
Report from Directors – K. Smith and M. Shook A. Katie Smith 1. In midst of regular legislative cycle. Vote tomorrow on sport specific information (i.e. satellite camps for football teams). 2. Held a very productive education meeting with parents of upperclassmen in football. The meeting took place the morning of spring game. i. Topics included: agents, disability insurance, and other items they’re being approached about regarding next level. 3. Dan Rohrer i. Emailed document out to incoming student-athletes and their parents. It contained basic compliance information for 17-18 year olds. a. Includes task list, rules/education, things to avoid, etc. If the student-athlete will be in Madison over the summer, there is also information regarding housing rules, summer conditioning and the medical office. b. Don’t want to wait until Fall to get in front of them.
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B. Mark Shook 1. Recent release from NCAA (handouts) concerning the APR. Another good year for UW. i. Back story/history on APR: Implemented in 2003 as a way to hold institutions accountable on yearly basis for academic eligibility and retention. Single year rate/multi-year rate. ii. Across the country, rates are up. UW is above the national average. 2. Faculty Guest Coach Program. i. Wanted to create a program where we are able to have student-athletes nominate faculty members to show what they do as athletes. ii. Goal is to build bridge between the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University community. iii. Motion to accept revised document. Motion approved. a. Needs to go to Athletic Board. 3. Extending invitation to graduation reception. May 13, 4:30 in Field House. Ceremony is at 5:30. VI.
Discussion and Action on Missed Class Policy A. Spent considerable amount of time discussing missed class policy. Over the last few years, it’s become clear that some sports push up against rules that are more formal than substantive. B. Mark and Doug did a lot of work for the ad hoc committee (Jeff, Ken, Sue, and Phil), which has brought forth proposed changes. 1. Changes in part intended to bring us closer to practice of peers in Big 10 (handout). We stand out in two ways: threshold of 6 days (lowest), and how we count missed class days (more stringent than some). i. Ad hoc proposes two small changes. 1) NCAA, Big Ten, and WCHA championship events do not count against missed class days. If no mandatory qualifying, counts against 6 days. 2) Reduced team departures that occur between 12-2:30 p.m. from ½ to 1/3 day missed. ii. Ad Hoc committee did not have the goal of touching 2.5 GPA requirement in the missed class policy. iii. Motion to approve proposed changes to Missed Class Day Policy. Motion approved.
VII.
Announcements A. None
VIII.
Motion to adjourn to Closed Session per s.s. 19.85 (1)(f). Motion approved at 4:32pm
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IX.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 4:37pm. Approved
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