Dr. Robert Kleidman
Associate Professor for Criminology and Sociology
R.KLEIDMAN@csuohio.edu
216-687-9203
Who is the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and what do they do?
The FAR is:
- A Member of the Institution’s Faculty or an Administrator who holds faculty rank
- Appointed by the President/Chancellor
- Independent of the Athletic Department
- Serves as the liaison/bridge between the Athletic and Academic Departments
- Recognized as the representative of the institution and its faculty in the relationship between the NCAA and local campus
What are the FAR’s responsibilities?
The duties and involvement of a FAR will vary from campus to campus. Most if not all FARs will participate in the following activities:
- Monitoring the academic integrity of the Athletic Department
- Monitoring the academic performance of Student‐Athletes
- Ensuring academic services are available to Student‐Athletes
- Collaborate with the designated institutional committee on athletic matters (e.g., Faculty Athletic Council)
- Review and vote on CAA Scholar‐Athlete Awards
Other areas where a FAR may assist an Athletic Department
- Review and/or Approve NCAA waivers
- Processing NCAA certification of eligibility
- Assist the student‐athlete with Institutional scholarship appeals (e.g., serve on committee; attest to process being carried out correctly)
- Serve as a resource for coaches (e.g., recruiting)
- Serve on hiring committees
- Collaborate with SAAC
The FAR often communicates with the academic support personnel, athletic department, or other institutional departments as needed to ensure Student‐Aathletes are receiving the proper assistance and/or support from the institution. Other ways in which the FAR may support Student‐Athletes:
- Serve as a liaison when having an issue with a faculty member
- Assist with missed class time / excused absence policy
- Act as a resource for Graduate School; Post‐Baccalaureate pursuits
- Help interpret institutional academic policies (e.g., honor code)
- Assist with finding/coordinating support for health & well‐being matters
