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What is the Athletic Council

There shall be an Athletic Council with composition and bylaws subject to approval by the University Council. The Athletic Council shall function as the faculty voice in the intercollegiate athletic program.

The Athletic Council serves as the deliberative body for the discussion of academic policy related to student athletes and intercollegiate athletics.

The Athletic Council advises the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on matters of policy, procedures, and organization related to intercollegiate athletics.

Meeting Dates

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027
April 8, 2027
May 13, 2027

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