Members of the Athletic Board are not paid.
o Additional materials cannot be submitted at this point. The selection committee may ask for additional information from selected nominees at a later date.
How will supervisors be asked to give their approval?
o Supervisor's approval will be asked for later in the process. Written approval will be required.
What qualities are desired in a candidate?
o A well-rounded person with a variety of skills, who is open minded and who will ensure the integrity of the University is upheld
o Ability to advocate for the welfare of student athletes (academics, athletics and health)
o Broad understanding of and advocacy for the missions of the University and Athletics Department, and their interplay
o Ability to consider the overall experience -- community, visitors, athletics, academics, culture -- at sporting events
o Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
o Flexible schedule, work and personal
If I would like to nominate someone for this position, how do I do that?
You can send an email to soas@soas.wisc.edu. The Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff will contact the person about the nomination and direct them to fill out the application if they are interested.
Where can I find more information on the Athletic Board? Role of the Athletic Board (Senate document 2114)
UW-Madison Athletic Board website
Athletic Board in Faculty Policies and Procedures (FPP)
https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-806#Pol806_6_26
What are the questions on the application form?
First Name
Last Name
What is your percent employment as Academic Staff?
School / College / Division
Email
Current Title
Supervisor's Name
How long have you worked at UW-Madison?
Why are you interested in serving on the UW Athletic Board? (1000 character limit)
From your point of view, what is the role of athletics in higher education? (1000 character limit)
Given the role of the Board, what specific skills or experiences can you contribute? Please mention any experience you have with program assessment/evaluation. (1000 character limit)
Please give an example of your work with confidential information? (1000 character limit)
What other committees and time commitments do you already have at the University? (1000 character limit)
You are welcome, but not required, to share any aspects of your identity that you feel would be helpful for the committee to know. (1000 character limit)
Resume (PDF, no more than 2 pages)
There is also an acknowledgment that reads as follows: Having members who have time to meet the time commitment of serving on the Board is essential to having a strong board. Please review the time commitment required for service on the UW-Madison Athletic Board, and indicate below you are able to meet the commitment. (Click on radio button to acknowledge that you have reviewed the commitment required and are able to meet it.)