Athletics Council

Function

• Serves as a bridge between faculty, athletics, and university leadership.
• Provides guidance and insight on issues affecting intercollegiate athletics.
• Promotes academic integrity and student-athlete well-being.
• Strengthens institutional engagement and collaboration by providing an independent university perspective on intercollegiate athletics.

Composition and tenure

• Faculty representatives (5-8 members): Faculty members based on the Pullman campus, representing a range of academic colleges and including both tenure-track and career-track faculty.
• Student representatives (2-3 members): Undergraduate students, including at least one representative from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU).
• Alumni representatives (1-3 members): WSU alumni who are former student-athletes and/or demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to Cougar Athletics.
• Ex officio members: Vice President and Director of Athletics; WSU President (or designee); Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President (or designee); Associate Vice President, WSU Alumni Association Executive Director; and Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs/Dean of Students. 
• Additional athletics staff participate in meetings based on the agenda topic and the needs of the council.

The Council is chaired by the Faculty Athletics Representative and reports to the President of Washington State University.

Council members are appointed based on recommendations from university leadership and serve one-year terms. Annual appointments provide flexibility to adjust council membership in response to the evolving needs and priorities of WSU Athletics.

Membership is selected to ensure diverse perspectives, relevant expertise, and meaningful engagement in matters affecting intercollegiate athletics and student-athlete success.