South Dakota State University Athletics
NCAA Certification Steering Committee
5/18/2007 1:00:00 AM | General
The following 22 people have been appointed to serve on South Dakota State University's Athletics Certification Steering Committee:
? Mary Kay Helling, associate vice president for academic affairs (chairperson)
? David Chicoine, president
? Mylo Hellickson, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering/faculty athletics representative
? Fred Oien, director of HPER and athletics
? Nancy Neiber, associate athletic director/senior woman administrator
? Carol Pagones, member of South Dakota Board of Regents
? Wes Tschetter, assistant vice president for finance and business
? Marysz Rames, vice president for student affairs
? Tracy Welsh, director of admissions
? Lolita Foss, associate registrar
? Jay Larsen, financial aid director
? Kathleen Donovan, professor and head of English department
? Dr. Matt Aschenbrener, Assistant Dean of Student Services and Registrar
? Dr. Cody Wright, Associate Professor, Animal and Range Sciences
? Keith Corbett, interim dean of College of General Studies
? Megan Vogel, president of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
? Alex Halbach, Student Association president
? Dana Dykhouse, alumnus
? Aaron Johnston, women's basketball head coach
? Rob Peterson, associate athletic director for internal affairs (ex-officio)
? Kathy Heylens, director of compliance/institutional liaison (ex-officio)
? David Hilderbrand, chief report writer
STEERING COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The steering committee is responsible for:
1. Assisting in the coordination of activities of the subcommittees.
2. Monitoring progress of the self-study.
3. Ensuring that opportunities for input are given to appropriate campus constituent groups and individuals and there is appropriate involvement of all members of the steering committee and subcommittees when gathering data and preparing reports.
4. Meeting with the subcommittee chairpersons as needed.
5. Preparing agendas and recording minutes of each steering committee meeting.
6. Reviewing and distributing the final report to the NCAA and university community and general public.
SUBCOMMITTEES
Academic Integrity Subcommittee
? Dr. Matt Aschenbrener, Assistant Dean of Student Services and Registrar -- Co-Chair
? Dr. Cody Wright, Associate Professor, Animal and Range Sciences -- Co-Chair
? Dr. Chris Schmit, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
? Dr. Bernadette Olson, Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation;
? Dr. Jeri Kurtz, Director of Institutional Research
? Michelle Kuebler, Assistant Director of Admissions
? Jeff Vostad, Director of TRIO SSS Program
? Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Coordinator of Disability Services
? Megan Vogel, Student Athlete
? Student (undergraduate) - TBA
Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare Subcommittee
? Dr. Marysz Rames, Vice President for Student Affairs ? Chairperson
? Doug Wermedal, Co-Chairperson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
? C. D. Douglas, Director of Multicultural Affairs and TRIO Program
? Dr. Allan Branum, Professor and Director of Diversity
? Mary Beth Zwart, Assistant Athletic Trainer
? Rob Peterson, Associate Athletic Director for Internal Affairs
? Kathy Heylens, Director of Compliance
? Nancy Neiber, Associate Athletic Director (Senior Woman Administrator)
? Greta Grenz, Lecturer, HPER, Assistant Woman's Soccer Coach
? Dr. Jay Trenhaile, Professor and Head, Counseling and Human Resource Development
? Chris Iverson, Student Athlete
? Stephanie Chase, Student (undergraduate)
Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Subcommittee
? Dr. Keith Corbett, Interim Dean, College of General Studies ? Chairperson
? Mark Binkley, Academic Development Specialist/College Athletic Representative, College of General Studies
? Lolita Foss, Associate Registrar
? Dr. Mylo Hellickson, Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty Athletics representative
? Kathy Heylens, Director of Compliance
? Aaron Johnston, Women's Basketball Coach
? Jay Larsen, Financial Aid Director
? Pat Lyons, Professor, Economics Department, Student Association Attorney
? Jim Schmaedeke, Campus Coordinator for Judicial Affairs
? Becka Mansheim, Student-Athlete
? Jason Yapp, Student (undergraduate)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The subcommittees are responsible for:
1. Reviewing the 2006-2007 certification handbook and self-study instrument.
2. Collecting and analyzing data from appropriate individuals, groups and written reports.
3. Preparing responses to each item in assigned section of the self-study.
4. Determining if SDSU is in compliance with the operating principles.
5. Identifying areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
6. Following timelines and meeting deadlines for reports.
7. Providing the steering committee with reports for review.
8. Developing with the Athletics Department recommendations/plans for improvement as identified including measurable goals, process to achieve goals, responsible party and approval from steering committee chair and University President.
