THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

                         FACULTY SENATE 


                   Senate Document Number    0893S 

                  Date of Senate Approval     2/11/93


 
Signature of Senate Chair ________________________________ Date ________________

Action of Vice Chancellor: 

   Approval _________________________________________  Date ___________________ 
              
     Denied _________________________________________  Date ____________________
      
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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

 Sense of the Senate Regarding Intercollegiate Athletic Program

The Faculty Senate reaffirms its position that the intercollegiate athletic
program is a valuable co-curricular activity at UNCA.  However, the Senate
expresses concern over reports that some student athletes have experienced what
appears to be excessive pressure to place intercollegiate competition above
academic commitments.  The Senate requests that the Administration investigate
these concerns and, if verified, take action to keep the intercollegiate
athletic program in proper perspective with the academic mission of UNCA.

Further, the Senate expresses concern that scheduling of intercollegiate
athletic events may create too many conflicts with academic course schedules,
thereby hindering the academic standing and progress toward graduation for
athletes.  The Senate urges that the number and frequency of events be better
synchronized with the academic schedule to minimize class conflicts.