Department Committee Structure

Just finished our A-Team meeting and confirmed the following for our department standing committees structure this year. At a minimum, the committees meet prior to our monthly department staff meetings and report out their deliberations and recommendations to the group.

Academics and Curriculum Committee

The Committee is the vehicle for shaping the education curriculum (academic and activity courses) for the Physical Education program. Every full-time member of the Department will be involved in sharing the teaching load in these courses. This can be done via a “team teaching” system, guest speakers, and other methods as approved by the Committee.

The Committee will consider requests for Short Term Unit for independent study programs and will recommend to the Department Chair a list of acceptable projects. All student Short Term Unit requests will also be considered by the Committee and then recommended to the Department Chair.

Awards Committee

The main responsibility of the Awards Committee is the organization and presentation of the Annual Awards Banquet. Additionally, the Committee will assist with the organization and presentation of the Scholar-Athlete Society Dinner. The Committee will also administer the awards policies and procedures of the Department in the consideration and awarding of all Department-associated recognitions and awards. The Committee will make recommendations to the Department about the establishment of any new awards. Lastly, the Committee will recommend improvements to the display of Department awards and implement those recommendations that are approved.

Student-Athlete Programming/Staff Professional Development Committee

The Committee is responsible for developing and implementing educational, personal development and leadership training programs for the student-athletes as well as general professional development opportunities for the Athletic Department staff. The goal is to provide at least one program per semester for the general student-athlete population and similarly, one professional development session per semester for the staff.

Communications, Promotions & Marketing Committee

The Committee is responsible for making recommendations for improving communications within the Department as well as with the campus community and externally to the immediate local community and beyond. Similarly, the Committee is responsible for making recommendations for improved visibility, promotion and marketing of the Department in general, the individual sport programs and Departmental events. The Committee is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of those recommendations that are approved.

Technology Committee

The Committee will assess the department’s needs involving computing, telecommunications, media services and any other technology related areas. Based on these assessments, the Committee will recommend improvements, upgrades and new directions for the department to consider.