Sport Administrators
Who is the sport administrator for football?
Stacy Kosciak
Is an ACT required for admissions as a transfer student.
No
What is the generic course number classes transfer in as if there is no direct equivalency at BGSU?
1XXX/2XXX/3XXX/4XXX
What does FAR stand for?
Faculty Athletics Representative
How many BGPs must a student complete in order to meet that degree requirement?
36 credit hours. Some BGP courses will double dip with their major or minor, so be sure to double check on those when suggesting courses.
True/False: A sport administer may review coaching contracts from other schools in our conference to determine a raise for our head coaches.
True. Since we and many institutions are public, salary information is made available to the public. We use a website (Winthrop Intelligence) that compares contracts, salary, bonus, etc. and that is used to assist a sport administrator in making an informed decision.
What must transfer students submit if they wish to enroll at BGSU? Name 1 thing.
1. Application & non-refundable fee
2. Official transcripts from their previous institution (HS transcript as well, if under 30 credits)
If you believe a course is equivalent to something at BGSU, but it has not come in as such, what is the process?
1. Ask student for syllabus
2. Complete the Transfer appeal form for student - include the syllabus, course description, the class you think it’s equiv to, and any other relevant info
3. Transfer office then sends info to dept chairs to evaluation
4. We await determination & check degree audit. Follow up with transfer office if determination is not made in timely manner
In general terms, what is a FAR?
member of an institution faculty or admin staff who is designated by the president to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution's relationship with the NCAA and conference(s).
Prior to the start of a student-athlete's 7th term of enrollment, what percent of their degree must be completed?
60% degree completion must be met prior to the start of student's 9th term.
Provide an example of how we as advisors may interact with a sport administrator
1. Notification of general care for a student's well-being
2. Semester Academic Update
3. APR Update & Projections
An incoming BGSU transfer student who has completed 45 credits at Ohio University is asking about foreign language requirements and if they need to complete any at BGSU. How would you advise this student?
If in a major in A&S, advise that they contact their high school to send their transcript if they've completed any FL in HS). Degree audit will populate when the transcript is received. Have them send it to choosebgsu@bgsu.edu.
If they transferred in 30c or above, that is waived for other colleges.
When calculating PTD for transfer students, you base their start term on when they began school at the current institution. True or False.
False. PTD is always calculated based on the First Term of FT enrollment at ANY institution.
Provide an example of how a FAR may interact with us advisors.
1. Student Concern with a faculty member
2. PTD Review
3. Academic Award and Recognition of our students
In order for PSAs to be evaluated for athletics eligibility in college, PSAs must register an account with what online platform?
Eligibility Center
Provide an example of how a sport administrator may interact with the coaches.
1. Contract negotiation
2. Academic or APR Update
3. Discuss Student Conduct & Behavior
4. Review Budget
5. Approve Competition Schedule
What online database can be used by both students and admins to determine a course equivalency?
Transferology
University Writing Program. You must complete the form and attach the syllabus and course description (which can usually be found in the syllabus).
Name 2 responsibilities of a FAR.
A student-athlete transfers to a 2-year school with a GPA of 3.2 at the end of the spring semester. How does that affect the retention in the team's APR calculation?
Loss of a retention point for that spring semester.
Name 2 of the 4 main areas Sport Administrators are responsible for.
1. Understanding Institutional Expectations (athletic dept. structure, culture, & student-athlete experience)
2. Knowing Policies & Procedures (federal & state laws, as well as institutional, conference, and athletic dept policies)
3. Working with head coaches (communication, discipline, game scheduling, coaching contracts, fiscal accountability)
4. Managing Crisis & Communication (allegations, protocols and communication, training, action plans, game day activities)
What eligibility factors should athletic advisors pay attention to for student athletes who are transferring into our school for their 3rd semester?
Have they completed all of the following?:
1. Meet 6 credits in their last term, 18 during the academic year (includes summer in the 18 rule)
2. 24 credits (6c remedial can count)
3. 1.8 GPA (keep in mind, the need a 2.0 for admissions typically)
What eligibility factors should athletic advisors pay attention to for student athletes who are transferring into our school for their 5th semester?
40% toward degree, did they earn 6/18 at their previous institution, GPA above a 1.9
Dr. Donna Trautman (VCT department)
Dr. Ray Schneider (HMSLS Director & faculty)
Among other duties, this person verifies student eligibility to participate in university athletics. Investigates and reviews alleged NCAA and conference rule violations and communicates findings to appropriate parties. Serves as a liaison between the athletic program and the NCAA.
Compliance Officer