Athletic Affairs Committee

Meet the Chairs: Chris Schulz and Ben Powell

Meeting Time: TBD

The Athletic Affairs Committee is responsible for addressing the views and concerns of students regarding athletics at the University, including recreational and amateur athletics as well as varsity athletics.

Recent News & Updates:

• Football Fan T-Shirt Design Contest
• Hoos for Herzlich donation sites on the Corner
• Hoos for Herzlich
• Cool off at hot football games with our new water program

Past Committee initiatives include:

• Water Program at Football Games: In conjunction with several other groups around Grounds and the athletics department, we have established a program to provide water for students at home football games when the heat index exceeds a critical threshold.
• Student Survey for Presidential Search: We are preparing to contribute to the recruitment of the next University president by presenting a comprehensive review of the student experience in athletics.
• Improving Sustainable Practices in Athletics: The committee is partnering with the University Unity project and the Environmental Sustainability committee to ensure that our games are as ’green’ as possible.
• Lawn Tailgating: We continue to review and evaluate the Lawn tailgating experience in conjunction with Residence Life and the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Overturning the Sign Ban: when conversations with the Athletics Department ended, the committee sent thousands of emails to the student body, asking them to wear blue to the next football game in a demonstration against the sign ban. The ban was quickly repealed.
• Co-sponsorships with Hoo Crew: the committee worked with Hoo Crew to increase turnout and student involvement at University sporting events.