Summary of Meetings
2022-23 Meeting Schedule
Spring 2023 Semester:
- Tuesday - February 28, 2023
- Tuesday - March 28, 2023
- Tuesday - April 25, 2023
Meeting Synopses
Synopsis of IAB January 27, 2020
The minutes of November 26, 2019 were unanimously approved with a minor correction. The Senior Associate Athletic Director presented the compliance update. The Athletic Director presented update on his experience at NCAA convention. He continued with updates on student supports areas and Spring Athletic teams. He also spoke of the Indoor Training Facility. Faculty Athletic Representative discussed the NCAA survey. She also stated that Student Support Team (DOS Office) is available on campus to help students in need. The Dean of Student provided updates on Quality of Student life working groups.
Synopsis of IAB November 26, 2019
Dr. Whelan was nominated and voted to be the Chair of IAB Board. The minutes of October 28, 2019 was unanimously approved with a minor correction. The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance updated the Board on legislative proposals that were released by the NCAA. She continued with reporting of minor violations to NCAA and stated that two waivers will be submitted in shortly. The Athletic Director began his report with updates on various athletic teams. He also updated the Board on recent legislation that was approved by the NCAA. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) provided written updates. Additional discussion focused on engaging our student populations to make school spirit more tangible across campus.
Synopsis of IAB October 28, 2019
The minutes of May 13, 2019 were unanimously approved. There were new members introduced to the Board. The Senior Associate Athletic Director presented the compliance update. The Athletic Director stated that Stony Brook won the America East Cup. He then gave the Board updates on various athletic teams. Senior Associate Athletic Director reported on APR - Academic Performance Rate of our student-athletes. Faculty Athletic Representative stated that she will be meeting with a consultant on compliance in November. She then explained her role as FAR for the new members of the Board.
Synopsis of IAB May 13,2019
The minutes of March 26, 2019 were unanimously approved. The Associate Athletic Director of Compliance updated the board on a violation that was discovered and reported to the NCAA as a minor infraction. He then informed the group on the number of student-athletes who were enrolled for the spring semester and number of student-athletes who will participate in required activities throughout the summer session. The Athletic Director spoke of the highlights of the Annual Wolfie Awards Night to celebrate accomplishments of student-athletes. He then provided updates on America East Commissioner Cup, which we are in the lead, and the spring sports. Faculty Athletic Representative provided updates on the NCAA LifeStyle surveys and spoke of her meeting with the new Dean of Education and Training. She ended her report with updates on FAR conference.
Synopsis of IAB March 26, 2019
The minutes of January 28, 2019 were unanimously approved. The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance updated the board with waiver requests. He also informed the group of recent legislative proposals that have been adopted by NCAA as well as proposals to be voted on April. The Athletic Director announcement the appointment of Mr. Geno Ford as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. He then provided updates on athletic teams and on American East Commissioner Cup which we are leading as of that date. Faculty Athletic Representative provided written updates on the American East FAR conference call. She will be attending Lifestyle’s Etiquette dinner and shared different student athlete workshops that will be offered. She also provided updates on the NCAA Lacrosse survey.
Synopsis of IAB January 28, 2019
The minutes of November 27, 2018 were unanimously approved with one minor name correction. The Associate Athletic Director worked on the eligibility for our current and former student-athletes. He then discussed several issues with transfer student athletes involving early withdraws. The Athletic Director discussed his NCAA meetings. He then provided updates on the athletic teams. Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) shared students winning scholarships and working with career center to help student-athletes with their careers. FAR discussed upcoming surveys conference calls.
Synopsis of IAB November 27, 2018
The minutes of November 6, 2018 meeting were unanimously approved. The Athletic Director began by providing updates on athletic teams and facilities. He also stated that there were no violations to report for Compliance. Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) provided updates on various surveys and athletic teams. There also was a guest speaker from the Van Wagner team.
Synopsis of IAB February 2, 2018
The minutes of the December 1, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved. The Athletic Director began by announcing the addition of My Seawolf Story on the Stony Brook Athletics website. He explained that it is a place Stony Brook student-athletes tell the story of their experience at Stony Brook, noting that the goal is to connect people with our program and tell our story in an impactful way. He then provided an update on athletic teams and facilities. The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance stated that the Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report. He then provided an update with regard to student-athlete time demands and time management.
Synopsis of IAB December 1, 2017
The minutes of the November 6, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved. The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research provided a brief overview of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness along with a presentation of the website. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams. The Faculty Athletic Representative noted that there has been a jump in internships in Athletics. She also noted that four faculty members will be “Guest Coaching”. She added that she voted in the Women’s Cross Country all academic ballot and also noted that there were eleven all-academic with men’s and women’s soccer combined.
Synopsis of IAB November 6, 2017
The minutes of the September 25, 2017 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance report noted three minor violations within Men’s Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball that have been reported to the NCAA. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams. He then noted that mental health is a priority for the America East Conference and stated that he is part of a new working group that the Conference has created which falls in line with efforts at Stony Brook. The Faculty Athletic Representative provided a brief update and stated that the FAR America East Conference call on October 20 talked about concussion protocol and faculty interaction with athletics.
Synopsis of IAB September 25, 2017
The minutes of both the March 28, 2017 and May 4, 2017 meetings were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report. The Athletic Director began his report by stating that they are now in year three of the Five-Year Plan, Together We Transform and noted that they have achieved the key aspirations to increase student-athlete overall. Director Heilbron noted that the America East Conference is putting together a mental health task force which he will be a part of. The Faculty Athletic Representative provided a brief report and noted that she participated in the America East Conference call for Faculty Athletic Representatives.
Synopsis of IAB May 5, 2017
The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Compliance Office noted the possibility of short and long-term impacts that the State of New York’s Excelsior Scholarship may have on student-athlete’s financial aid packages, as well as each team’s NCAA financial aid limits. It was reported that the NCAA is in the final stage of this year’s legislative cycle and has adopted a significant amount of proposals that will change or implement new rules relating to recruiting, financial aid, academic eligibility, athletic eligibility, and student-athlete well-being. The Athletic Director then provided an update on athletic teams, and a facilities update.
Synopsis of IAB March 28, 2017
The minutes of January 31, 2017 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting and noted that the NCAA’s Sport Science Institute has recently recommended the implementation of additional contact-related safeguards for football. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams, upcoming events and diversity initiatives. The Director announced the hiring of a two-time Olympian Janelle Atkinson as the head women’s swimming & diving coach. The Faculty Athletic Representative provided a brief update and noted that she is currently working on surveying three sports teams for NCAA Research on National Study of Substance Abuse habits by college student athletes.
Synopsis of IAB January 31, 2017
The minutes of December 7, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Chair introduced two of the newest Board members. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting and noted some recent legislation adopted by the Power Five Conference. The Athletic Director provided an update on facilities noting that the Seawolves Fueling Station is up and running. He stated that the pool is in the final stage and ready for inspections, noting the plan to begin competition in the Fall of 2017, and added that they are in the process of interviewing for the Head Coach position. He stated that construction has begun on the LaValle Stadium renovation. The Director then provided an update on athletic teams and announced the hire of the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. He closed his report with the news that Stony Brook Athletics will retire the No. 20 jersey of Jameel Warney, a three-time America East Player of the Year and the most decorated player in Seawolves basketball history.
Synopsis of IAB December 7, 2016
The minutes of October 24, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams. He then provided a facilities update, stating that the pool renovations are nearing completion and noted the upcoming searches for a Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach, as well as a search for a Women’s Volleyball Coach to replace the former head coach. He also spoke about the upcoming launch of the new “Fueling Station” for student athletes which will allow them to “grab and go”, and noted that the strength and conditioning staff worked to help this come to fruition.
Synopsis of IAB October 24, 2016
The minutes of September 28, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams mentioning that the men’s soccer team is ranked 3rd in the conference by RPI and clinched a play-off spot in the conference and right now would be the number 2 spot. He then noted that they recently hosted the first Hall of Fame induction ceremony in ten years, stating that before Homecoming they inducted 10 individuals into the Stony Brook Hall of Fame. He concluded by providing a facilities update.
Synopsis of IAB September 28, 2016
The minutes of May 3, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Chair introduced the newest Board members, as well as the newly hired Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Athletic Director stated that they had set a goal of 3.15 cumulative GPA and are making significant progress having gone from a 3.08 cumulative in the Fall 2015 to a 3.1 cumulative in the Spring 2016. He discussed the life skills program which task is to prepare student athletes for life after Stony Brook University. He then noted that student athletes have been added to the NCAA board which allows their voices to be heard on a larger stage. He provided an update on athletic teams in addition to a facilities update.
Synopsis of IAB May 3, 2016
The minutes of March 8, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Chair introduced the new Faculty Athletic Representative. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Athletic Director reported that the Fall sports teams are already in training and provided an update on athletic teams including the dates of upcoming athletic events. He noted the hire of the new Men’s Basketball Coach. He also provided an update on the progress of athletic facility renovations, as well as fundraising efforts.
Synopsis of IAB March 8, 2016
The minutes of February 2, 2016 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. The Chair noted that a recommendation for a Faculty Athletic Representative has been put forth to the President and it is anticipated that the position will be filled by the next meeting in May. The Athletic Director provided an update on athletic teams and highlighted the men’s basketball team win which led the team into the America East Championship game with the hopes it will lead them to the NCAA tournament.
Synopsis of IAB February 2, 2016
The minutes of December 1, 2015 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since the last meeting. It was noted that the NCAA’s legislative process is underway including a review of the time demand made by coaches on student-athletes. The Faculty Athletic Representative resigned, therefore, no report was presented. The Athletic Director report centered on student-athlete academic success, as well as a recap of the 1st half of the conference season.
Synopsis of IAB December 1, 2015
The minutes of November 3, 2015 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since last meeting. The Faculty Athletic Representative resigned, therefore, no report was presented. The Athletic Director report centered on Fall season wrap up, attendance and fundraising efforts. Additional discussion focused on facility upgrade.
Synopsis of IAB November 3, 2015
The minutes of October 1, 2015 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since last meeting. The Faculty Athletic Representative provided a brief report and noted that the NCAA Graduation rates would be coming out within the week. The Athletic Director report centered on Fall sports, facility renovations and recent announcement of the Dubin Challenge. Additional discussion focused on the new Life Skills Program and the new Academy of Leaders group.
Synopsis of IAB October 1, 2015
The minutes of May 5, 2015 were unanimously approved. The Core Compliance Committee had no issues to report since last meeting. Two pending rule changes were discussed. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) discussed the role of the FAR for new members. The Athletic Director report centered on the recent decision in the O’Bannon case, permissive rule changes on cost of attendance and updates on fundraising through Seawolves United and Seawolves Town, as well as new radio coverage.