Inside Iowa State: Iowa State University

March 28, 2003

ISU opens search for NCAA faculty representative

A screening committee seeks applicants for Iowa State's faculty athletics representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Barbara Licklider, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, is stepping down after six years in the position. ISU President Gregory Geoffroy hopes to name Licklider's successor before the end of the academic year.

The committee will begin reviewing applications April 14 and forward finalists to Geoffroy, who will appoint a representative for a three-year term.

The faculty athletics representative position is open to all tenured and tenure-track faculty at ISU. Applicants may not hold administrative or coaching positions in the athletic department. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled.

ISU's faculty athletics representative represents the university at meetings of the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA, advises the president on athletic matters and helps maintain the academic integrity of the athletic program and student-athletes.

The representative certifies the eligibility of student-athletes, investigate reports of rules violations. to the university administration, Big 12 Conference and NCAA.

The representative reports to President Geoffroy, also gives an annual report to the ISU Faculty Senate on Big 12 or NCAA academic policies or procedures that affect ISU or its students.

Send letters of application, including a curriculum vitae and letters of nomination, to: Faculty Athletics Representative Screening Committee, c/o Office of the President, 1750 Beardshear Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-2035.