Charge: The Athletics Council is charged with advising the President of 91制片厂 and the Director of Athletics on matters related to intercollegiate athletics. The Council serves as an advocate for student-athletes to promote academic achievement, well-being, and a positive student-athlete experience to become contributing members within their communities.
Membership & Reporting: The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) is appointed by the President of 91制片厂 and the remaining Council membership is composed of 20 of the following individuals voted on by other entities across campus: Voting Members (15 of the 20), 1 NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (Chair), 10 faculty, 2 students, 2 administration representatives. 5 Ex-Officio, Non-voting Members. A call for interest in serving on the Athletics Advisory Board will periodically go out to the campus community in an effort to identify a diverse representation of the University community. Each faculty and administrative representative will serve a three–year term. Student representation will be appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Ginger Gummelt (Deans Council/Arts and Sciences), Chair | Appointed by President |
Freddie Titus (VP for Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives) | Ex Officio |
Jeff O'Malley (Athletic Director) | Ex Officio |
Eric Shannon (Music) | Ex Officio |
Helene Thill (SWA) | Ex Officio |
Jeffrey Spoeri (University Advancement) | FALL 2022-SUM 2025 |
PJ Couch (Faculty At-large) | FALL 2023-SUM 2026 |
Brett Welch (Academic Council) | FALL 2023-SUM 2026 |
Jill Killough (Faculty At-large) | FALL 2023-SUM 2026 |
Sommer Shackelford (Arts and Sciences) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
Robert Worley (Arts and Sciences) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
David Rose (Business) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
Neil Faulk (Education & Human Development) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
James Henry (Engineering) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
Stephan Malick (Fine Arts and Communications) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
TBD (Library) | FALL 2024-SUM 2027 |
Shannon Jordan (CID) | FALL 2023-SUM 2026 |
Ethan Ellis (SGA President) | FALL 2024-SPR 2025 |
Kenson Tate (SGA) | FALL 2024-SPR 2025 |