Faculty Athletic Representatives

The Faculty Athletic Representative is:

• A member of the faculty
• A liaison between athletics and the university
• An official representative of the institution in NCAA & IIAC affairs

Buena Vista University Faculty Athletic Representatives are:

• Dr. Annamaria Elsden -  Professor of English
• Dr. Brad Best - Associate Professor of Political Science

Selection Process: 
The Academic Affairs Committee shall nominate the Faculty Athletic Representatives which shall be subject to approval of the Faculty Senate. 

Role of the Faculty Athletic Representative:
The role of the Faculty Athletic Representative is to ensure that the academic institution establishes and maintains a healthy and productive relationship between academics and intercollegiate athletics.

Duties of the Faculty Athletic Representative:

• Facilitates communication among various campus entities, in particular between the athletics department and the faculty governance structure.
• Promotes a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of the student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy the full range of collegiate experiences available to students generally.
• Submits student-athlete eligibility reports, competition reports and medical hardship requests to the conference office.
• Attends IIAC & NCAA meetings.