Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Council (IAAC)

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Council (IAAC) shall be to serve as a forum for the President, Vice President of Administration & Finance, and Senior Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The council will review and provide advice on athletic procedures related to academic integrity, admissions policies, initial and continuing eligibility, student-athlete travel, awarding of athletic financial aid, NCAA/Conference compliance, and gender equity/Title IX compliance, as well as other issues related to student-athlete welfare.

The IAAC is comprised of some of Sonoma State University’s most committed advocates for our student-athletes. IAAC members aim to support and advance the mission of the University in providing quality academic and competitive experiences for its student-athletes. Through counsel and advocacy, the Council will champion new initiatives, raise awareness for the department’s strategic direction, and seek alignment with the University’s mission and vision.

FUNCTION:
The Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Council (IAAC) is focused on the growth, success, and maintenance of the intercollegiate athletic programs at Sonoma State University. The IAAC is charged with promoting an understanding of intercollegiate athletics among the University faculty and staff. Additionally, the IAAC shall be tasked with providing an external review of the department’s NCAA Division II compliance program, policies and procedures, student-athlete academic performance, Title IX and Gender Equity Plan, and student-athlete well-being. To carry out its general purpose, the IAAC advises and makes recommendations to the President, Vice President of Administration & Finance, and Senior Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in the following areas:

To advocate for student-athlete welfare (e.g. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee initiatives and concerns; travel departure policy; missed class time policy).
To promote an understanding of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics mission among all members of the University community.
To serve as external evaluator by providing an annual review of the University’s compliance policies (e.g. compliance policies and procedures, grievance procedures related to transfer and financial aid).
To provide advisory support for the establishment, maintenance, and interpretation of Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and University policies as they pertain to intercollegiate athletics.
To assist with the NCAA Institutional Self-Study (ISSG).
To provide feedback on Federal, State, NCAA or conference policies, procedures or regulations that affect student-athletes and the operation of intercollegiate athletics.
To provide feedback on Title IX mandates, policies and procedures, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Gender Equity Plan.
To provide feedback on strategic planning.

In addition to making recommendations in the categories described above, the Council will respond to requests for recommendations on matters involving intercollegiate athletics from the President, Vice President of Administration & Finance, or the Senior Director of Intercollegiate Athletics-.

MEMBERSHIP:

VOTING	POSITION	TERM
	Alumni/Former Student-Athlete Representative	Two years
Martha Shott	Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)	Standing
Gina Baleria	Faculty Representative	Two years
Puspa Amri	Faculty Representative	Two years
Martha Byrne	Faculty Representative	Two years
sent email to S &F	Faculty Representative, Student Affairs Committee (SAC)	Standing
Mike Ogg	Staff Representative, Division of Academic Affairs	Two years
Kelly Clark - not in SA - in History	Staff Representative, Division of Student Affairs	Two years
submitted form	Student Representative, Associated Students	Standing
submitted form	Student Representative, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)	Standing
NON-VOTING	POSITION	TERM
Judy K. Sakaki	President or designee	Standing
Stan Nosek, Interim	Vice President of Administration & Finance	Standing
Nicole Annaloro	Senior Director of Intercollegiate Athletics	Standing
Chelsea Hennan	Designated Intercollegiate Athletics Title IX & Gender Equity Coordinator	Standing
Jared Chasey	Designated NCAA Compliance Coordinator	Standing
Mendel Murray	Designated Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Advisor & Eligibility Coordinator	Standing