Faculty Athletics Representative

An independent faculty voice supporting academic integrity, institutional oversight and the student-athlete experience.

Academics. Integrity. Opportunity.

Academic Integrity

Supports Monroe University’s academic mission and the integration of athletics within the educational environment.

Student-Athlete Welfare

Provides an independent faculty perspective and resource for student-athletes.

Eligibility Oversight

Serves as Monroe’s final institutional certifying official for student-athlete eligibility.

Direct Access

Maintains direct access to the President in carrying out the FAR’s institutional responsibilities.

About the FAR

Benjamin Young

Faculty Athletics Representative

An Independent Institutional Role

The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) serves as a principal institutional liaison between the academic community and intercollegiate athletics.

The FAR supports academic integrity, student-athlete well-being and institutional responsibility in the administration of the athletics program.

At Monroe University–New Rochelle, the FAR operates outside the Athletics Department and has direct access to the President on matters involving athletics governance, academic integrity, compliance and student-athlete welfare.

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Key Responsibilities

The Faculty Athletics Representative provides an independent faculty and institutional perspective across academic, governance, compliance and student-athlete matters.

Academic Integrity

Supports appropriate academic standards and the integration of intercollegiate athletics with Monroe University’s educational mission.

Eligibility Certification

Serves as the final institutional certifying official for student-athlete eligibility following review by the appropriate University offices.

Institutional Control

Participates in institutional oversight of the athletics program and evaluates athletics matters from a faculty and University perspective.

Student-Athlete Welfare

Provides an independent institutional resource for matters affecting the academic and overall collegiate experience of student-athletes.

Rules & Governance

Participates in NCAA rules education, institutional governance and athletics compliance activities.

Faculty Engagement

Strengthens communication among faculty, University leadership, student-athletes and Athletics.

Institutional Reporting & Collaboration

The FAR maintains a direct institutional relationship with the President while collaborating with Athletics, compliance and academic/student support offices.

President

Monroe University

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Faculty Athletics Representative

Independent Institutional Role

Collaborative Institutional Relationships
Athletics Administration Collaboration & communication
Athletics Compliance Collaboration & communication
Academic & Student Support Offices Collaboration & communication

Eligibility Certification

Eligibility certification is an institutional process involving multiple University offices. The FAR serves as the final certifying official after the appropriate academic, admissions, financial-aid and compliance reviews have been completed.

Admissions
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Registrar /
Academic Operations
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Financial Aid
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Athletics Compliance
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FAR
FINAL CERTIFICATION

Institutional Committee Leadership

Athletics Advisory Committee

The FAR participates in Monroe’s institutional athletics governance structure and helps connect athletics oversight with the broader University community.

Athletics Compliance Committee

The FAR works collaboratively with Athletics Compliance and institutional representatives to support rules compliance, monitoring and institutional responsibility.

An Independent Campus Resource

Student-athletes may communicate with the Faculty Athletics Representative regarding academic matters, student-athlete welfare, athletics-related concerns or other matters where an independent faculty perspective may be helpful.

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Supporting Our Next Chapter

The Faculty Athletics Representative is an important component of Monroe University–New Rochelle’s institutional oversight structure as the University pursues NCAA Division II membership through the expedited provisional membership process.

View Our NCAA Division II Path →

Athletics as Part of a Greater Mission

The FAR helps ensure that the administration of intercollegiate athletics remains aligned with Monroe University’s educational mission and institutional values.

Monroe University Mission →

Related Resources

Explore additional Monroe University-New Rochelle Athletics resources related to student-athlete success, compliance, governance and the Division II transition.

Athletics Compliance → Student-Athlete Success → Student-Athlete Handbook → Student-Athlete Advisory Committee → NCAA Division II Membership →

Have a Question or Concern?

The Faculty Athletics Representative is an independent institutional resource for Monroe student-athletes.

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