USU Appoints New Faculty Athletic Representative
Utah State University named Ed Heath, a Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation professor, as the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) in the September 2014 Faculty Senate meeting. Heath replaces outgoing FAR representative Ken White, who is concentrating on duties as dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and as vice president for University Extension.
Heath’s appointment has three main focus areas that include campus oversight of NCAA and Mt. West Conference rules compliance; oversight and protection of student-athlete welfare; and oversight of the integrity of the academic performance of student-athletes.
The FAR representative serves as a link between USU Athletics and USU academics. The individual appointed needs to have credibility with the academic community at USU and a willingness to look after the best interests of student athletes.
“Dr. Heath possesses the traits, qualities and experience necessary to do a wonderful job as the FAR representative,” said USU President Stan L. Albrecht. “His interest in athletics and his understanding of the role it plays in the overall mission of the university will benefit those working with him from both the athletics and academics side.”
Heath was nominated by a committee composed of members of the USU Athletics Council including the USU president, six elected faculty members and four student members. The position is ratified by USU Faculty Senate and is a four-year, renewable term.
“This is an important appointment that comes at a critical time as we are facing some of the most dynamic changes in the history of the NCAA,” said USU Athletic Director Scott Barnes. “Ed's background as a former student athlete and his experience in leadership roles on our campus will serve him well. We are delighted that Ed has committed to help us in his new role.”
White served for the past several years as USU’s Faculty Athletic Representative.
“Ken did an exceptional job as FAR representative and had a well-earned stellar reputation from USU Athletics and our student athletes,” said Albrecht. “I know Dr. Heath will continue the momentum Ken established with the position.”
Contact: Doug Hoffman, USU Athletics, 435-797-3714, doug.hoffman@usu.edu
USU's Ed Heath was named USU Aggies Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) in the September 2014 Faculty Senate meeting.
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