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Equity and Student Athlete Well-Being
Subcommittee members
Ms. Jennifer Beck, Director for Retention Management and Planning (Subcommittee Chair)
Ms. Melanie Aranda, Associated Student Government Representative
Ms. Debra Boughton, Assistant Athletics Director for Business Affairs
Ms. Brittany Collins, Student-Athlete
Mr. Roel Elizalde, Student-Athlete
Ms. Linda Gilcrease, community member
Mr. Patrick Henry, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
Mr. Vincent Morton, Student Ombudsman, Associate Dean of Students
Dr. Oren Renick, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Administration
Dr. Greg Snodgrass, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs; Director, Counseling Center
Operating Principle
3.1 Gender Issues. Consistent with NCAA Constitution 2.3, it is the responsibility of each institution to implement the Association’s principle of gender equity. In accordance with this fundamental principle, the institution shall:
a. Have implemented its approved gender-equity plan from the previous self-study. If modified or not carried out fully, the institution shall provide an explanation from appropriate institutional authorities.
b. Demonstrate that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of both male and female student-athletes and athletics department personnel.
c. Formally adopt a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program, that is equitable for both genders. The plan shall include measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables.
Operating Principle
3.2. Minority Issues. It is a principle of the Association to promote respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person and to refrain from discrimination prohibited by federal and state law. Consistent with this fundamental philosophy, the institution shall: a. Have implemented its approved minority-opportunities plan from the previous self-study. If modified or if not carried out fully, the institution shall provide an explanation from appropriate institutional authorities.
b. Demonstrate that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of all minority student-athletes and athletics department personnel.
c. Formally adopt a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program that expands opportunities and support for minority student-athletes and athletics personnel. The plan shall include measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables.
Operating Principle
3.3. Student-Athlete Well-Being. Conducting the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes is a basic principle of the Association. Consistent with this fundamental principle, the institution shall:
a. Provide evidence that the well-being of student-athletes and the fairness of their treatment is monitored, evaluated and addressed on a continuing basis.
b. Have established grievance or appeal procedures available to student-athletes in appropriate areas.
c. Provide evidence that the institution has in place programs that protect the health of and provide a safe environment for each of its student-athletes.