The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) shall be appointed by the President and, in the absence of the President, serve as the President’s official representative at CAC/NCAA meetings. The duties of the FAR shall include:

• Acting as liaison between the Faculty and the President, and the Athletics Department. This will include working with the IFO and other committees as appropriate.

• Monitoring eligibility of student-athletes. This will include initial eligibility, transfer from two-year and four-year colleges, and continuing eligibility.

• Acting as liaison between both the faculty and the President to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

• Recognizing academic achievement by nominating individuals for CAC/NCAA academic achievement awards.

• Assisting in institutional certification and recertification processes, which will include CAC/NCAA Self-Study activities.

• Participating in compliance reviews.

• Attending appropriate CAC/NCAA compliance seminars and training programs.

• Meeting regularly with the President and Athletic Department administration.

• Assisting with rules education training for coaches and student-athletes.

• Performing other duties related to CAC/NCAA regulations and requirements.

• Attending CAC/NCAA conventions and committee meetings.

• Attending the FARA annual meeting and appropriate committee meetings.

• Coordinate discussions regarding proposed NCAA legislation.

• Serving in CAC/NCAA and Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) positions.

• Consulting with the Director of Athletics on major appointments in the Athletics Department.

• Participating as appropriate in any investigation of an allegation of NCAA, WCHA, or NCC rules violations.

• Participating as a member of the official travel party for conference competition, and any tournament and post-season competition.

• Monitoring teams’ academic progress and relaying appropriate information to the President.

• Conducting exit interviews with student-athletes participating in Division I athletics.