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VISION STATEMENT
Florida State University aspires to be recognized as one of the top twenty public universities in the nation, with no fewer than one-third of its Ph.D. programs ranked among the top fifteen such programs at public universities nationally. The faculty are committed to earning membership in the American Association of Universities.
MISSION STATEMENT
Florida State University is a comprehensive, national, graduate research university that puts research into action for the benefit of our students and society. Our extensive graduate programs and our law and medical schools enrich the graduate, professional and undergraduate experiences, making Florida State University a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment for students and faculty.
With an impressive breadth of programs, Florida State University has leading undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in a variety of fields. Some of the many programs that consistently rank among the top twenty-five at the nation’s public universities include those in Business, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Criminology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Information, Law, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Public Policy, Sociology and Statistics. Our mission is to maximize the excellence in all our programs, with special emphasis on programs that already have earned national and international acclaim. Florida State University’s arts programs including Dance, Film and Music - rank among the finest in the world.
At the Ph.D. level, notable research faculty provide a range of interdisciplinary offerings that transcend the traditional disciplines, including Neuroscience, Molecular Biophysics, Computational Science) Materials Science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Florida State provides world-class opportunities for graduate and professional students to:
• learn and conduct research with internationally recognized scholars;
• conduct research in specialized interdisciplinary centers) such as the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Reading Research Center, the Institute of Molecular Biophysics and the School of Computational Science;
• participate in other interdisciplinary work across campus, such as efforts that integrate economics, geography, climate forecasting, law and other environmental courses and programs, and
• work with faculty to forge new relationships among professions, including medicine and information, the physical sciences and engineering, business and law, human sciences, nursing and social work.
Florida State provides extraordinary opportunities for undergraduate students to:
• select from nationally ranked programs, ranging from the basic sciences to the performing arts;
• build a strong liberal arts base for their chosen field of study;
• live and learn in residence halls designed around academic programs;
• study abroad at the finest centers in the world;
• participate in an Honors Program, ranked among the best in the country;
• interact with a diverse faculty including outstanding minority and women scholars; and
• study with some of the finest graduate and professional students and faculty in the nation.
Florida State owes special allegiance to the citizens and taxpayers of the State of Florida. Florida State exists to:
• educate students from the diverse communities in Florida, the nation and the world in an environment that emphasizes research, inquiry and excellence;
• identify, create, celebrate and disseminate important knowledge;
• maximize the opportunities for its students;
• contribute to the economic development of the State of Florida and the nation; harness contributed dollars and contract and grant activity for the benefit of our students and society; and
• generate research that will benefit the citizens of Florida, the nation and the world.
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Florida State University shall be to produce National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division programs for men and women that are characterized by excellence. In addition, the Department strives to be recognized as a campus leader in terms of its ethics, nondiscrimination, and unquestioned fiscal integrity.
Excellence in intercollegiate athletics programs is determined by academic achievement and the development of character, maturity and a sense of fair play in athletic programs. It, moreover, engenders support for the University among its many constituent groups including students, faculty, alumni, and friends at the local, state and national levels. In striving to become a leader among our peers, the Department subscribes fully to the philosophy and regulations set forth by the NCAA and operates within the fiscal regulations and non-discriminatory procedures established by the Florida State University Board of Trustees and the Florida Legislature.
It is the explicit philosophy of the Department that our student-athletes will be strongly encouraged and supported in their endeavors to progress toward a degree while simultaneously participating in an intercollegiate athletic program whose environment is consistent with the highest standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, ethics, and institutional loyalty.
Finally, the decisions and priorities of the Department should always focus on our student-athletes first, as individuals; second, as students; and third, as athletes.
The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in the NCAA Certification Program by serving with me as a member of the NCAA Steering Committee chaired by Provost Lawrence G. Abele. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept this appointment. TKW/alt The Florida State University September 1, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in this special NCAA Certification by serving as a member of the subcommittee on Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance chaired by Betty Steffens, General Counsel. Enclosed is a copy of the committee structure and its membership. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept appointment to this important task. TKW/alt Cc: Larry Abele The Florida State University September 1, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in this special NCAA Certification by serving as a member of the subcommittee on Academic Integrity Subcommittee, chaired by Karen Laughlin, Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Enclosed is a copy of the committee structure and its membership. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept appointment to this important task. TKW/alt Cc: Larry Abele Charlie Carr, Sr.. Associate Athletics Director The Florida State University September 1, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in this special NCAA Certification by serving as a member of the subcommittee on Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare Subcommittee, chaired by Maxine Jones, Athletic Committee Member. Enclosed is a copy of the committee structure and its membership. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept appointment to this important task. TKW/alt Cc: Larry Abele The Florida State University September 1, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in this special NCAA Certification by serving as Campus Coordinator for the Program. Enclosed is a copy of the committee structure and membership lists. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept appointment to this important task. TKW/alt Cc: Larry Abele Charlie Carr, Sr., Associate Athletics Director The Florida State University September 1, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to invite your participation in this special NCAA Certification by serving as a member of the subcommittee on Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance chaired by Betty Steffens, General Counsel. Enclosed is a copy of the committee structure and its membership. Unless we hear otherwise, we will assume that you will accept appointment to this important task. TKW/alt Cc: Larry Abele The Florida State University October 7, 2005 M E M O R A N D U M Thank you, again, for your willingness to serve in this role. I look forward to working with you on the university’s recertification efforts. Cc: Dianne Harrison The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M Thank you, again, for your willingness to serve in this role. I look forward to working with you on the university’s recertification efforts. Cc: Dianne Harrison The Role of the Campus Liaison The primary purpose of this document is to help acquaint the campus liaison to a variety of responsibilities that he or she could assume during the certification process. 1. Typical duties assigned to the liaison include: ____a. Coordination of the identification and communication of first-cycle institutional plans and/or corrective actions taken by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification. ____b. Coordinating the collection and dissemination of information about the self-study and certification process to institutional personnel. ____c. Fielding questions from institutional personnel regarding the interpretation of certification policies and procedures as contained in the handbook and self-study instrument. ____d. Forwarding difficult interpretive questions to the NCAA staff and communicating the answers to appropriate institutional staff members in conjunction with the steering committee chair. ____e. Coordinating preparations for the evaluation visit, including: ____(1) Arranging lodging and travel for members of the peer review team. ____(2) Scheduling interviews and other peer-review team activities. ____(3) Organizing work-related needs for peer reviewers (e.g., computer resources, meeting rooms). 2. Additional duties that the liaison may assume include: ____a. Collecting and organizing basic data related to the institution’s self-study. ____b. Helping to coordinate the self-study effort on campus (e.g., interviews). ____c. Coordinating communications for the institution related to: ____(1) Approval from the Committee on Athletics Certification for the institution to use the services of outside consultants. ____(2) Information about the self-study process (e.g., evaluation-visit status, peer reviewers) to the institutional community, electronic and print media, and the general public. ____(3) Comments concerning potential peer-review team members proposed by the committee. ____(4) Evaluative comments to the committee on the self-study process, the work of the committee and the work of the peer-review team. _____d. Organizing any follow-up studies and reports that may be identified by the institution or required by the committee. The National Collegiate Athletic Association June 14, 2004 BJW:dsk The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M
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Collecting and organizing pertinent data.
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Coordinating activities of the subcommittees and monitoring progress of the self-study.
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Reviewing the reports of the institution, peer-review team, and the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification in relation to the institution’s previous self-study.
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Reviewing the reports of the Steering Committee and the various subcommittees.
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Maintaining written records of various Steering Committee activities.
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Producing and publicizing the final self-study report. I have attached “General Responsibilities of the Self-Study Steering Committee,” from the 2005-06 Division I Athletics Certification Handbook, in order to provide greater detail about your responsibilities as a member of the Steering Committee. For those members who do not already have a copy of the complete handbook, a copy is also attached. The success of this endeavor depends, to a great extent, upon all of you devoting the necessary time, energy, and cooperation required to develop a self-study report that reflects favorably upon this University and its Athletics Program and adheres to NCAA requirements. Cc: Charlie Carr Attachment The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to delineate your role and responsibilities as a member of the NCAA Athletics Certification Subcommittee. Under the leadership of the Subcommittee Chair, Ms. Betty Steffens (General Counsel), the Subcommittee shall focus its efforts on the following:
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Collecting and organizing pertinent data.
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Obtaining inputs from appropriate campus constituencies.
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Reviewing the previous (1999) Self-Study Report Section on Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance to ensure that the present document satisfactorily addresses past problems and current NCAA requirements.
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Preparing, writing, and submitting draft reports to the Steering Committee. Accordingly, the Chair will be responsible for: scheduling regular/periodic meetings; maintaining written records of Subcommittee meetings; assigning specific research, data gathering, writing and critical review responsibilities to Subcommittee members; forwarding draft reports to the Steering Committee; and recording any Subcommittee member(s)’ comments, including dates of such comments, on draft reports or other pertinent Subcommittee documents. Attached you will find the relevant sections of the Self-Study Instrument which your Subcommittee is required to submit to the Steering Committee as well as the 2005-06 Division I Athletics Certification Handbook. I appreciate your willingness to assist with the University’s efforts to develop a self-study that reflects favorably upon this University and its Athletics Program and adheres to NCAA regulations. cc: Charlie Carr Ruth Feiock Dianne F. Harrison Attachments The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M The purpose of this memorandum is to delineate your role and responsibilities as a member of the NCAA Athletics Certification subcommittee. Under the leadership of the Subcommittee Chair, Dr. Karen Laughlin (Dean of Undergraduate Studies), the Subcommittee shall focus its efforts on the following:
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Collecting and organizing pertinent data.
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Obtaining inputs from appropriate campus constituencies.
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Reviewing the previous (1999) Self-Study Report Section on Academic Integrity to ensure that at the present document satisfactorily addresses past problems and current NCAA requirements.
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Preparing, writing, and submitting draft reports to the Steering Committee. Attached you will find the relevant sections of the Self-Study Instrument which your Subcommittee is required to submit to the Steering Committee as well as the 2005-06 Division I Athletics Certification Handbook. I appreciate your willingness to assist with the University’s efforts to develop a self-study that reflects favorably upon this University and its Athletics Program and adheres to NCAA regulations. Cc: Charlie Carr Attachments The Florida State University M E M O R A N D U M TO: The purpose of this memorandum is to delineate your role and responsibilities as a member of the NCAA Athletics Certification subcommittee. Under the leadership of the Subcommittee Chair, Dr. Maxine Jones (Professor of History and chair of the Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee of the Athletics Committee), the Subcommittee shall focus its efforts on the following:
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Collecting and organizing pertinent data.
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Obtaining inputs from appropriate campus constituencies.
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Reviewing the previous (1999) Self-Study Report Section on Equity to ensure that the present document satisfactorily addresses past problems and current NCAA requirements.
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Preparing, writing, and submitting draft reports to the Steering Committee. Attached you will find the relevant sections of the Self-Study Instrument which your Subcommittee is required to submit to the Steering Committee as well as the 2005-06 Division I Athletics Certification Handbook. I appreciate your willingness to assist with the University’s efforts to develop a self-study that reflects favorably upon this University and its Athletics Program and adheres to NCAA regulations. Cc: Charlie Carr Attachments During its January 16-17, 2000, meeting, the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification reviewed written materials related to the self-study of athletics completed by Florida State University and the campus evaluation visit conducted by peer-review team members April 26-29, 1999. Certification Status Based upon the information submitted, the committee determined that the institution should be certified. This classification means that the institution is considered to be operating its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division 1 membership and that any problems identified during the course of the self-study and the peer-review team’s evaluation were considered to be not serious enough to affect the institution’s certification status. Strategies for Improvement As a normal part of their evaluations, institutions and peer-review teams recommend strategies designed to improve the quality of athletics programs. The committee then determines whether each recommendation should be included in this committee’s certification decision. In this instance, the committee noted the series of recommended plans for improvement identified in the institution’s self-study report and in its August 24, 1999, correspondence to the committee. The committee received the self-study report and additional correspondence with the understanding that any plans for improvement outlined by the institution will be implemented according to the deadlines the institution has established, but not later than the time of the institution’s next certification self-study or interim report, whichever is earlier. In any event, the plans must be carried out sufficiently in advance of the institution’s next self-study or interim report to permit a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of those actions. In addition, the committee considered the recommendations of the institution and the peer-review team and determined that the institution shall be required to: 1. Ensure that the athletics department’s mission statement is widely circulated once it is finalized and approved by the appropriate authorities. 2. Enhance the institution’s gender-equity plan by establishing goals beyond the fall of 2001 in order to ensure continued progress toward future goals and to maintain the current status of the program in this area. 3. Enhance the institution’s minority opportunities plan by establishing goals beyond January 2000 in order to ensure continued progress toward future goals and to maintain the current status of the program in this area. 4. Ensure that the institution’s future certification self-studies are characterized by broad-based participation of key campus constituent groups, particularly in making self-study reports and materials available to the wider campus community. In regard to Item Nos. 2-3 above, the university will be expected to submit to the Committee on Athletics Certification as soon as practicable, but not later than December 1, 2000, evidence that these required actions have been taken by the institution. Should the institution fail to submit the information requested in the time specified, the committee will consider whether the institution’s certification status shall be modified. As noted in the “Certification Status” section of this document, the committee felt that these concerns were not serious enough to affect the institution’s certification status. Action taken by the institution in response to the strategies for improvement noted above will be examined in the next regular certification cycle, without interim campus visits or additional communication with the committee, unless specifically noted above as part of the committee’s action. The committee recognizes that the peer-review team made a good faith effort in offering various recommendations to improve the institution’s athletics program. The institution is obligated to take specific actions, however, only for those items noted in the “Strategies for Improvement” section of this document, which include those improvement plans developed by the institution. The committee has elected not to include other recommendations that appeared in the peer-review team’s report. The institution should feel free, however, to review those recommendations to consider the extent to which they are consistent with the operating principles and would improve the quality of the athletics program. Suggestions In addition, the committee has included in this document the following suggestion, which is gleaned from the peer review team’s report, and the committee wished to call it to the institution’s attention for its consideration: consider a mechanism for evaluating annually the activities of the Seminole Booster Inc. personnel as those activities pertain to the institution’s commitment to NCAA rules compliance. Add women’s rowing, hire head coach, and develop five-year plan for success. The three-year drought continues with the Tallahassee area now 24 inches behind in rainfall this year. Unfavorable climactic events have adversely affected our limited potential water sites. The program is on hold for three years. Accomplished Ongoing Accomplished Ongoing Accomplished Ongoing Accomplished Ongoing Accomplished Ongoing Accomplished Ongoing Ongoing Coordinate minority mentorship and internship efforts with the Sport Administration undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral program. Accomplished. We have developed strong partnerships with Sports Management Department and the Department of Higher Education. Minorities from all departments are encouraged to apply for internships and assistantships within the Department of Athletics and annually minorities are employed in the Athletic Marketing Office, Student Services, Academic Support, Business and other offices within the Department of Athletics. Network within the university faculty and community to publicize athletic opportunities for minorities, i.e., increasing visibility of the task force through class lectures and presentation to minority student organizations. Accomplished. A strong network has been created and staff members from the Department of Athletics are available to speak to classes, civic organizations and student groups on a regular basis. Attend meetings of the Black Graduate Students in Physical Education Club. This group has disbanded. Perform community outreach activities to minority youth sport organizations. Accomplished and is ongoing. Through a grant from Ounce of Prevention, FSU student athletes have adopted the south side schools (72% minority) and have weekly contact with those students. Last year student-athletes performed over 4500 hours of service to the community. Place advertisements for senior athletic administrative and coaching position in appropriate ethnic and women’s publications. Accomplished and ongoing. Most advertising today is through electronic publications and through web based advertising. Advertising is done through NCAA, BCA, NACWAA, NACDA as well as all general releases of the University’s Personnel Office and the ACC. Develop in conjunction with the University Department of Equal Opportunity and Pluralism a plan, which ensures attendance by Department of Athletics personnel at conferences, job fairs, and workshops geared to ethnic minority candidates in college athletics. Accomplished. Florida State University has been actively involved in several diversity programs sponsored by the NCAA including Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males, NCAA Men’s Coaching Academy for Minorities, and Diversity Training workshops. Several employees are members of the BCA, and FSU actively recruits minority candidates when positions are open. Establish contacts with and utilize existing minority resources at appropriate organizations such as the ACC, NCAA, Black Coaches Association, Minority Athletics Administrators Association, and Women’s Sports Foundation. Accomplished. (See previous answer) Identify and monitor graduate assistant coaching candidates that can be developed and promoted to full-time assistant coaching positions. Accomplished. We currently employ former student-athletes as Graduate Students and have moved them into full-time coaching positions either at Florida State or at other universities. Conduct a salary equity review for coaching and professional staff on an annual basis. These reviews will incorporate both market and equity factors. Accomplished and ongoing. Salaries are studied from both the ACC perspective and nationally to insure equity. Monitor minority turnover rates in coaching and professional staff positions on an annual basis. Accomplished and ongoing. Turnover is monitored by the Executive Staff responsible for the department or staff that is affected. Every effort is made (as indicated in other parts of this document) to continue to support and promote cultural diversity. Conduct a survey annually to assess the organizational climate and perceptions of opportunities held by current minority coaches and professional staff. A similar survey should be conducted during employee exit interviews. Ongoing. In 2003, FSU conducted extensive diversity training with staff, coaches and students. A survey was done and shared with all staff members and members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. It was decided to move from an annual survey to a survey every 2-3 years. Employee exit interviews assess the overall work experience at Florida State. Monitor and document the outreach efforts of Olympic sport coaches to facilitate the recruitment of minority athletes. Accomplished and ongoing. Recruitment of student-athletes is monitored through our Compliance Office. All sports continue to be culturally diverse. Monitor minority student-athlete participation in athletics, particularly the Olympic sports. Accomplished and ongoing. All teams continue to be culturally diverse. Provide yearly cultural diversity training for all employees of the Department of Athletics. Ongoing. The Department of Athletics sponsored a week of NCAA diversity training in the Spring of 2003, for all student-athletes, staff, and coaches. The program was mandatory and well received by all groups. The University offers diversity training through Human Resources each semester. All staff are notified of these programs and encouraged to attend. Florida State Department of Athletics is involved intensively in awareness training with regard to our Seminole history and heritage. August 29 President appointed individuals to serve on the steering committee and asked Provost Abele to serve as chair; President discussed the NCAA Certification Program with his executive team, including all of the vice presidents. September 1 President Wetherell appointed Kay Scott as campus coordinator, Shane Lyons as an ex officio member of the Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee, and Charles Carr as institutional liaison. 19 FSU Board of Trustees briefed on the NCAA Certification Program by Dianne Harrison, the University’s Faculty Athletic Representative. 23 Provost selected Ruth Feiock to serve as Chief Report Writer and Mike Hankin as Assistant Chief Report Writer. October 5 NCAA Orientation via videoconference; subsequently rescheduled for October 26, 2005. 6 Provost sent letters to steering and subcommittee members delineating responsibilities, providing copies of the certification handbook, and copies of the relevant sections of the self-study instrument. 7 Provost sent letter to Charlie Carr delineating the responsibilities of the campus liaison. 14 “Plan for Administering the NCAA Division I Certification Self-Study” submitted to the NCAA and also distributed to steering and subcommittee members for review. 26 NCAA Orientation via videoconference; Passwords for the NCAA web-based system sent from NCAA to Provost, Feiock, Carr. 27 Paul Parker (NCAA) sent written feedback regarding changes to be made to the University’s tentative written plan. NCAA provides list of all potential peer reviewers. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process November 9 Feiock submitted the University’s peer review list to the NCAA. NCAA confirmed receipt in an email to the Provost. 21 Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee Meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room UCD 3117. 28 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 211 Westcott. 30 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process; Subcommittees collect data for self-study items December 6 Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee Meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room UCD 3117. 8 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Meeting from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in Room 212E Westcott. 10 Detailed NCAA certification information available on the FSU website. 13 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room 214D Westcott. 21 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process; Subcommittees collect data for self-study items January 4 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. 18 Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee Meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room UCD 3117. 19 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Meeting from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in Room 212E Westcott. 20 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 211 Westcott to review the Academic Integrity Subcommittee’s draft narratives/charts to all self-study items and evaluation and plan for improvement, and provide feedback to the subcommittee for incorporation into the final subcommittee report. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process; Subcommittees collect data for self-study items February 6 Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee Meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room UCD 3117. 9 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. 15 Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Meeting from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in Room 212E Westcott. 17 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 211 Westcott to (1) review the Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare Subcommittee’s draft narratives/charts to all self-study items and evaluation and plan for improvement, and provide feedback to the subcommittee for incorporation into the final subcommittee report and (2) review the final report of the Academic Integrity Subcommittee. 22 Academic Integrity Subcommittee Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Room UCA 3350. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process; Subcommittees collect data for self-study items March 13 Equity and Student Welfare Subcommittee Meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room UCD 3117. 17 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 211 Westcott to (1) review the Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee’s draft narratives/charts to all self-study items and evaluation and plan for improvement, and provide feedback to the subcommittee for incorporation into the final subcommittee report, and (2) review the final report of the Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare Subcommittee. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process; Subcommittees collect data for self-study items April 3 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room 211 Westcott to review the final report of the Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee. 10 President reviews and approves the final report. 14 FSU Board of Trustees reviews and approves the final report. 17 Steering Committee Meeting from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 211 Westcott. Ongoing: Meetings with campus constituency groups to discuss the NCAA Certification Process May 1 Final report uploaded electronically.
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
August 29, 2005
Lawrence G. Abele, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Dianne Harrison, Vice President for Academic Quality and External Programs and Faculty Athletics Representative
John Carnaghi, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Lee Hinkle, Vice President for University Relations
Joyce Ingram, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Maxine Jones, Professor of History
Karen Laughlin, Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Pam Overton, Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women’s Administrator
Chris Schoonover, President of Student Government Association
Betty Steffens, General Counsel
T. K. Wetherell
NCAA Certification Program
Florida State University will begin preparing its self-study for the NCAA Certification Program involving key campus constituent groups and providing an assessment of the Athletics Program in the areas of Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance, Academic Integrity, Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare.
Ruth Feiock
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
TO:
Barry Adams, President/CEO of Alumni Association
Kathy Atkins-Gunter, Chairman of the Board, Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Ken Cashin, Athletic Committee Member
Garrett Johnson, President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Shane Lyons, Associate Commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference (Ex-Officio)
Darryl Marshall, Director of Financial Aid
Box Minnix, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
Greg Phillips, Associate Athletics Director
Bill Proctor, Vice Chair, Athletic Committee (Chair of Athletic Committee Executive Committee)
Lisa Sprague, FSU Police
FROM:
T. K. Wetherell
RE:
NCAA Certification Program
Betty Steffens, Chair
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Charlie Carr, Sr.. Associate Athletics Director
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
TO:
Ganiyat Adeduntan, Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete
John Barnhill, Director of Admissions and Records
Fran Berry, Athletic Committee Member and Chair of Academics Subcommittee
Jim Cobbe, President of Faculty Senate
Leonard Hamilton, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Amy Lord, Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Support Services
Mark Meleney, Director of Athletics Academic Support Services
Pam Perrewe, Athletic Committee Member
Bill Smith, Athletic Committee Member
FROM:
T. K. Wetherell
RE:
NCAA Certification Program
Karen Laughlin, Chair
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Charlie Carr, Sr., Associate Athletics Director
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
TO:
Kathy Atkins-Gunter, Chairman of the Board, Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Monk Bonasorte, Executive Director, FSU Varsity Club
Bob Braman, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Carle Brieske, Softball Student-Athlete
Mary Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Sarah Griffin, Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete
Patricia Martin, Athletic Committee Member
Andy Miller, President, Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Randal Oravetz, Head Trainer, Athletics
Pam Overton, Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator
Kim Record, Senior Associate Athletics Director
Margie Sullivan, Coordinator, Athletics
FROM:
T. K. Wetherell
RE:
NCAA Certification Program
Maxine Jones, Chair
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Charlie Carr, Sr., Associate Athletics Director
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
TO:
Kay Scott, Director of Promotions
FROM:
T. K. Wetherell
RE:
NCAA Certification Program
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Charlie Carr, Sr., Associate Athletics Director
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the President
211 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1085
FAX (850) 644-9936
TO:
Barry Adams, President/CEO of Alumni Association
Kathy Atkins-Gunter, Chairman of the Board, Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Ken Cashin, Athletic Committee Member
Garrett Johnson, President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Shane Lyons, Associate Commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference (Ex-Officio)
Darryl Marshall, Director of Financial Aid
Box Minnix, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
Greg Phillips, Associate Athletics Director
Bill Proctor, Vice Chair, Athletic Committee (Chair of Athletic Committee Executive Committee)
Lisa Sprague, FSU Police
FROM:
T. K. Wetherell
RE:
NCAA Certification Program
Betty Steffens, Chair
Dave Hart, Director of Athletics
Charlie Carr, Sr.. Associate Athletics Director
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
TO:
Charlie Carr, Sr.
Associate Athletics Director
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
RE:
Campus Liaison Responsibilities
Ruth Feiock
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
TO:
Charlie Carr, Sr, Associate Athletics Director
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
RE:
Campus Liaison Responsibilities
Ruth FeiockNCAA ATHLETICS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
TO:
Members, NCAA Certification Steering Committee
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele
RE:
Committee Responsibilities
Ruth Feiock
Dianne F. Harrison
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
TO:
Members, Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele
RE:
Subcommittee Responsibilities
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
TO:
Members, Academic Integrity Subcommittee
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele
RE:
Subcommittee Responsibilities
Ruth Feiock
Dianne F. Harrison
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1310
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
212 Westcott Building
(850) 644-1816
FAX (850) 644-0172
Members, Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare Subcommittee
FROM:
Lawrence G. Abele
RE:
Subcommittee Responsibilities
Ruth Feiock
Dianne F. Harrison
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE NCAA COMM1TTEE ON ATHLETICS CERTIFICATION:
Florida State University
ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE FINALIZATION, APPROVAL, AND DISTRIBUTION/ PUBLICATION OF ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
TO DO
BY WHOM
BY WHEN
CURRENT STATUS
Complete the next-to-final draft of the mission statement
Charles Carr, Sr. Associate Athletics Director and Athletics Department executive staff
July, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Review final draft of mission statement; distribute to all members of Athletics Department administrative staff for review, comments and any recommended changes
Athletics Department administrative staff
Mid-September, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Discuss mission statement with all Athletics Department head coaches; solicit inputs and any recommended changes
Charles Carr, Sr. Associate Athletics Director and all head coaches
Late-September, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Complete final draft of mission statement
Charles Carr, Sr. Associate Athletics Director
Late-September, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Distribute and discuss final mission statement with varsity athletes at orientation and squad meetings
All head coaches, assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student-athletes
Late-September to Mid-October, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Discussion and approval by Athletic Board
Director of Athletics, FAR, and all Athletic Board members
October 16, 1999
Completed and approved as scheduled
Approval by University President
Director of Athletics and University President
October 20, 1999
Completed and approved as scheduled
Published on Athletic Department web site; Alumni Association web site; Alumni Association Newsletter, and Booster Newsletter
Athletic Department computer coordinators; Sports Information Director; President of Boosters; and President of Alumni Assn.
Late October, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Distribute mission statement to all vice presidents, members of Faculty Senate, all direct-support organizations, and campus-wide
Charles Carr, Sr. Associate Athletics Director; all University VPs; Secretary to the Faculty Senate
November, 1999
Completed as scheduled
Published within all Athletics Department printed materials, including Athletes Handbook, Media Guide, Academic Guide, and sent to new recruits
Athletics Department SID, Director of Compliance, Director of Academic Support Systems
November, 1999 – August, 2000
Completed as scheduled
Placed prominently in Great Hall of Moore Athletic Center, offices within Moore Athletic Center, and Basketball Training Center
Charles Carr, Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Dept. staff
2003-2004 (as new facilities were completed)
Completed as scheduled and ongoing as new offices and facilities are/will be constructed.
ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE GENDER EQUITY PLAN
TO DO
BY WHOM
BY WHEN
CURRENT STATUS
Construct new locker rooms and meeting space for men’s and women’s golf. Renovate practice areas. Groundbreaking is scheduled for October, 2000.
Charles Carr, Senior Associate Athletics Director
Fall 2001
Moved into new facility in October 2001.
Kim Record, Senior Associate Athletics Director
Fall 2004
In the Fall 2004, after further research, the decision was made not to add rowing.
Add women’s equestrian, hire head coach, build facilities and develop five-year plan for success.
Pam Overton, Associate Athletics Director
Spring 2001
In 2002, after further research, the decision was made not to add this sport.
Construct locker rooms at track complex.
Charles Carr, Senior Associate Athletics Director
June 2001
Designated capital campaign project with goal completion projected for 2006.
Monitor female participation in varsity athletics and the number of walk-ons in women’s sports.
Members of the Executive Staff
Ongoing
Responsibility for this task is now shared by the Athletics Department Executive Staff and the Equity and Student Welfare Committee, and occurs a minimum of twice a year.
Construct concession/ticket booth at Tully Gym.
Charles Carr, Senior Associate Athletics Director
TBD
Concession booth installed in 2001. A ticket booth was not required since admission is free.
Continue to monitor compliance with Title IX through the use of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) thirteen areas of concern, financial aid and proportionality; and to meet regularly with coaches, student-athletes, and administrative staff to assess the organizational “climate” regarding gender equity concerns.
Title IX Committee
Ongoing and annual report to the Athletic Board
This task is now the responsibility of the Equity and Student Welfare Committee. They provide an annual report to the Athletics Committee.
Conduct a salary equity review for coaching and professional staff on an annual basis. These reviews will incorporate both market and equity factors.
Title IX Committee
Annual
This task is now the responsibility of the Equity and Student Welfare Committee. The study is now done on a biannual basis.
ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE MINORITY EQUITY PLAN
TO DO
BY WHOM
BY WHEN
CURRENT STATUS
Coordinate minority mentorship and internship efforts with the Sport Administration undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Coaches, Executive Staff
Each semester
Each semester
Network within the university faculty and community to publicize athletic opportunities for minorities, i.e., increasing visibility of the task force through class lectures and presentation to minority student organizations.
Task Force
Ongoing
Accomplished
Attend meetings of the Black Graduate Students in Physical Education Club.
Task Force
Ongoing
Perform community outreach activities to minority youth sport organizations.
Pam Overton, Student Services
Ongoing
Place advertisements for senior athletic administrators and coaching positions in appropriate ethnic and women’s publications.
Charles Hurst, Executive Associate Athletic Director
Ongoing
Develop in conjunction with the University Department of Equal Opportunity and Pluralism a plan which ensures attendance by Department of Athletics personnel at conferences, job fairs, and workshops geared to ethnic minority candidates in college athletics.
Charles Hurst, Executive Associate Athletic Director
Ongoing
Accomplished
Establish contacts with and utilize existing minority resources at appropriate organizations such as the ACC, NCAA, Black Coaches Association, Minority Athletics Administrators Association, and Women’s Sports Foundation.
Members of the Executive Staff
Ongoing
Identify and monitor graduate assistant coaching candidates that can be developed and promoted to full-time assistant coaching positions.
Members of the Executive Staff
Ongoing
Conduct a salary equity review for coaching and professional staff on an annual basis. These reviews will incorporate both market and equity factors.
Title IX Committee
Biannual
Ongoing
Monitor minority turnover rates in coaching and professional staff positions on an annual basis.
Members of the Executive Staff
Annual
Conduct a survey annually to assess the organizational climate and perceptions of opportunities held by current minority coaches and professional staff. A similar survey should be conducted during employee exit interviews.
Charles Carr, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Annual
Ongoing
Monitor and document the outreach efforts of Olympic sports coaches to facilitate the recruitment of minority athletes.
Charles Carr, Senior Associate Athletic Director, and Kim Record, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Ongoing
Monitor minority student-athlete participation in athletics, particularly the Olympic sports.
Task Force
Annual
Accomplished
Provide yearly cultural diversity training for all employees of the Department of Athletics.
Pam Overton, Associate Athletic Director
Ongoing
Ongoing
Actions to Achieve the Minority Equity Plan
ACTIONS TO IMPROVE BROAD-BASED PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
TO DO
BY WHOM
BY WHEN
CURRENT STATUS
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to admissions function to Office of Admissions staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and Admissions staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to registrar’s function to Registrar’s Office staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and Registrar’s Office staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to undergraduate issues to Undergraduate Studies office staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and Dean of Undergraduate Studies office staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to student affairs issues to Dean of Student’s office staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and Dean of Students staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to civil and criminal law to General Counsel’s Office and/or Chief of Police, respectively.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; General Counsel staff; Chief of Police; and Police Dept. staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Annual briefing (fall semester) on compliance issues, or special briefing on compliance issues relating directly to Booster groups to Seminole Boosters staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and President of Seminole Boosters
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Compliance brochure distributed to Seminole Boosters and Seminole Clubs throughout Florida.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; President of Seminole Boosters; and Presidents of Seminole Booster Clubs
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Interpreter Newsletter printed monthly and distributed to all Athletics Department staff.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; all staff
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Discuss compliance issues on Seminole Sports Magazine TV show (35 times per year).
Rob Wilson, SID
Fall, 1999
Completed and ongoing
Develop detailed Compliance web site linked to Athletics Department web site.
Bob Minnix, Assoc. Athletics Director; Director of Compliance; and computer coordinators
Fall, 1999
Completed, updated as necessary, and ongoing
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