Fiscal Year 2022 

Point of Contact: Ross Marks rossm@nmsu.edu 

Established Date: 08/2000

Authorizing Body or Offical: Chancellor

Type of Board: Standing

Scope of Impact: Campus

Purpose:

Review and comment on activities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in consultation with the Athletic Director.

Authority:

The NMSU Athletics Council serves in an advisory capacity to:

• The Chancellor of the University (Dan Arvizu)

• The Faculty Athletic Representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Kevin Melendrez); and

• The Director of Athletics (Mario Moccia).

Chair: Ross Marks rossm@nmsu.edu 

Process for selecting chair: Vote of the assembled quorum.

Incoming Chair / Term Begins (if applicable):  Vice Chair currently vacant; thus, incoming chair to be decided. January 1 - December 31, 2023.

How are the chair and members appointed? As individuals 

Are members subject to a term appointment (three years or less)? Yes

What university function/office is responsible for future appointments? College Deans and Chancellor

What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee? Chancellor, Athletic Department

How often will this board or committee meet? 5 times year

Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held? No

In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made (if applicable)?  

The council served in an advisory capacity and:
1. Reviewed the Athletics Department of Gender Equity Plan Progress
2. Reviewed the Student-Athlete Handbook
3. Reviewed a summary of the academic performance of student-athletes
4. Served in an advisory capacity regarding academic and advising processes used by the athletic department
5. Reviewed the budget report
6. Reviewed Compliance report
7. Reviewed capital outlay projects for athletics