Approval of Previous Minutes —

Motion to approve November 9 minutes: Scott Harris

Second: Luke Parker

Motion approved unanimously.

Unfinished Business —

• Coordination between athletic academic advisors and school academic advisors
  • Joey Wood provided an overview of the Student Athlete Survey results re: Academic Advising. Ben Easters provided additional context.
  • When asked how helpful it would be if the student athlete had a specific advisor from their major in addition to their Academic Counselor, there was not a consensus among the respondents.  
  • Few athletes had ever used a non-athletic career development/advising resource.
  • Ideas and suggestions were discussed.
    • Hope to have a dedicated athlete advisor for each major
      • How do we make this happen?
      • The sheer size of CLAS makes this a challenge
      • Ryan will speak with JA contacts
    • In person meeting with the advisor and athletes at the beginning of each semester
      • Complexities were discussed related to differing practice schedules
      • Instead of an in-person meeting, could the advisor record a video and then disseminate to relevant athletes via the Teamworks app?
    • Meeting with upper classmen to mentor younger students in the same major and sport prior to enrollment
    • Question re: the relationship between Athletics academic counselors and Jayhawk Academic Advising
      • There is consistent communication and it serves as a good check and balance.
• Update on in-person session 2 summer class additions
  • Luke reported that School of Education will be offering a couple in person classes and appropriate parties have been in touch with Ryan
  • Conversations have occurred between Roberta Pokphanh and registrar’s office
    • If you have enough students, then a class can be offered
    • Kim Warren is considering the scenario if numbers are not there
  • B-School classrooms may not be accessible this summer due to tech equipment being completely replaced
  • Ryan feels good about where we are for summer
• Resources and ideas for instructors and student athletes regarding how to handle missed absences
  • Tabling overall topic – no action being taken
  • University Senate and many committees discussing
  • It was mentioned that a building where remote work is now the norm could be converted into a testing facility. This would be game changing for make-up tests/accommodations. Hopefully active by Fall, 2024.
  • The current primary issue surrounding the new absence policy is related to illness/injury.

New Business —

• Ryan will provide a presentation in April on overall student athlete statistics.
• Next meeting is April 11, 4pm in Cap Fed room 1170
• Adjourn
  • 5:00pm