STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OPERATING PAPERS
I. Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to support the mission of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) by providing a forum in which student-athletes and administrators, through the expression of ideas and thoughtful examination of mutual interests and concerns, enhance the athletics experience at SIUE for the student-athletes, the campus community and the community-at-large.

II. Goals

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee:

.....will support a university environment that fosters a positive athletic and academic experience for student-athletes by promoting a healthy lifestyle, open communication between student-athletes and the University community, and increased support among their peers.

.....is committed to serve as the ambassador for Intercollegiate Athletics to the surrounding communities for the purpose of expressing to its citizens the potential for, and benefits of, participation in athletics.

.....encourages student-athletes to be goodwill ambassadors of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletics Program, and take the initiative in the promotion and development of Cougar pride within the University community.

.....will strive to effectively communicate the mission and goals of Intercollegiate Athletics to the Student Government at SIUE in order to foster a climate of understanding and support.

III. Membership

a. Each team shall select one individual to serve as its board member, and one alternate. In addition,an at-large member may be selected by the Athletic Director.

b. Student-athletes who have completed at least one year of athletics eligibility may serve as a board member.

c. The term of office begins with the first meeting of the fall semester and continues until either the student-athlete graduates, is no longer eligible for participation, or resigns.

d. The athletic team which elected the student-athlete can revoke his/her membership by a two-thirds vote.

e. If a team is unrepresented by the elected member or his/her alternate at two or more consecutive meetings, the team must replace its representatives. Any absence by the elected member and the alternate shall be reported to the coach of the unrepresented team.

f. The Athletics Director, Primary Woman Administrator, Faculty Athletics Representative, Academic Advisor for Athletics and Community Outreach Coach (selected by the coaches) shall serve in an ex-officio capacity.

IV. Elections

Each team may determine how its representatives are selected. 
V. Meetings

a. A regular meeting time for the term shall be scheduled at the first meeting of the term.

b. A quorum shall be a majority of the board membership.

c. Reminders of scheduled meetings will be posted at a location to be determined at the first meeting of the fall term.

d. Meetings shall be chaired by a board member elected by the members at the first meeting of each term. Chairpersons may be reelected.

e. The agenda for a meeting shall be prepared by the board chairperson and the Academic Advisor for Athletics. Any board member may submit items for the agenda by contacting the Academic Advisor for Athletics' office no later than two (2) week days prior to the meeting.

f. The minutes shall be prepared after the conclusion of a meeting and distributed to council members and head coaches. The Academic Advisor for Athletics will maintain a file of minutes, agendas, membership, and policies and procedures relating to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

VI. Amendments

a. Amendments to these operating papers may be proposed by any member of the advisory committee. A proposed amendment shall be presented in writing at a regular committee meeting.

b. Amendments shall be voted upon at the next committee meeting following the presentation.

c. Amendments shall require a two-thirds vote of members present.

Approved (CLJ)
4/24/95
Revised 11/17/99
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