Ohio State University, Faculty Athletic Representative Records 1923-1992

4.44 Cubic feet

(3) cartons, (2) 5" letter document boxes, (2) letter file folders

The Ohio State University, Faculty Athletic Representative Records contain subject files dated 1923-1966, including financial records, minutes, materials on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Athletic Board, and the Western Conference, and handbooks and programs dated 1959-1992. As of 2017, the NCAA required a Faculty Athletic Representative from each of its members. As a member of NCAA, The Ohio State University Athletic Council and the University President oversaw selection of this Representative.

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Faculty Athletic Representative Records, RG 9.E.6, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, Faculty Athletic Representative Records contain subject files (1923-1966) from the office of the Faculty Athletic Representative. Files include financial records, minutes, and materials on the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Ohio State University Athletic Board and the Western Conference, later known as the Big Ten Conference. The collection also contains handbooks and programs dated 1959-1992.

Materials are arranged in the order received.

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As of 2017, each member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association was required to appoint a Faculty Athletic Representative to act as one of five individuals authorized to contact the NCAA on behalf of its institution. The Representative assured academic integrity in the athletics program, fostered the student-athlete experience, and insured institution compliance with NCAA regulations. As a current member in 2017, The Ohio State University appointed its Faculty Athletic Representative through the Athletic Council and the University President. The representative served a term of four years.

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Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2017 July

Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn