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The Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives (CFAR) is seeking nominations for an open position on the National Eligibility Committee (NEC). The individual selected for the position will serve an observation and orientation period during the 2020-21 academic year and become a full voting NEC member for the 2021-22 academic year when his or her five year term begins.
Committee Description:
- Operate under policies developed by the CFAR and work with the NAIA Chief Executive Officer/President in the disposition of all eligibility cases, problems or interpretations
- Act as the interpreting body of the Constitution and Bylaws for the Association
- Impose penalties on an institution's athletics program and/or charge an institution with the responsibility of imposing sanctions on students as authorized by Article VI, Section C of the bylaws
- Initiate such changes in NAIA standards or policies as it feels are in the best interest of the organization and make recommendations for consideration by the annual meeting body and membership
- Work with the faculty athletics representatives and athletics directors of member institutions in developing a national program of rules and standards
NEC Nominee Requirements:
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Be a regular member of the faculty or administration of a member institution, but not assigned as a coach or athletics administrator
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Have previous experience that would prepare a nominee for the duties of the committee, such as service as a Conference/independent Eligibility Chair or its equivalent; as a member of the National Eligibility Committee, Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives, Conduct and Ethics Committee or National Coordinating Committee
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Have institutional support and be willing to donate time weekly to the business of the NEC
- Not be a current member of the NCC
Please send all nominations to Brenda White at [email protected] no later than Friday, March 13, 2020. A nomination should include the nominee's name, institution/conference, a brief description of the nominee's professional experience, and a headshot.
A slate of candidates shall be determined by the current members of the National Eligibility Committee from those nominations submitted. A ballot of at least two, but not more than three, candidates will be submitted to the Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives for its consideration and final determination.
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