Senate Standing Committee on Athletics & Recreation

Committee Description/Mission

In general terms, the Faculty Senate Committee on Athletics and Recreation has the role of maintaining the faculty's presence in the intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. More specifically, the Committee has the following functions, namely:

  1. to receive information from the Department of Athletics and Recreation about its programs and any issues which may affect GW athletics and recreation;
  2. to serve as a forum for discussion and consultation regarding matters related to athletics and recreation;
  3. via the NCAA representative, to be apprised of NCAA rules and their interpretation, as they may affect this institution; and
  4. to recommend to the Faculty Senate changes in existing policies pertaining to athletics and recreation, and to develop new policies as appropriate, for consideration by the Faculty Senate.

Reports

2024-2025

Annual Report (PDF)

Interim Report (PDF)

2023-2024

Interim Report (PDF)

2022-2023

Annual Report (PDF)

2021-2022

Annual Report (PDF)

2019-2020

Annual Report (PDF)

Interim Report (PDF)

For older reports, please contact jennoatgwu [dot] edu (Jenna Chaojareon).


2025-2026 Committee Roster

  • mylonasatgwu [dot] edu (Harris Mylonas), Chair (ESIA)*
  • pweiatgwu [dot] edu (Peng Wei), Co-Chair (SEAS)
  • Scott Kieff, FSEC Liaison (LAW)*
  • Mary Barron (GWSPH)
  • Erin Anne Cardman (CCAS)
  • Linda Cassar (SON)
  • Sunhun Chung (GWSB)
  • Colette Coleman (Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students)**
  • Danya Ellman (Athletics)**
  • Stephen Gray (SMHS)
  • Dhinu Jayaseelan (SMHS)
  • Trig Johnson (CCAS)
  • Mya Lesley-Drakeford (CCAS)
  • Kyle Levers (GWSPH)
  • Michael Lipitz (Athletics Director)**
  • Karen McDonnell (GWSPH)
  • Patrick McHugh (GWSB)
  • Mark Mermelstein (Campus Recreation)**
  • Donal Murray (SMHS)
  • Cara Padovano (GWSPH)
  • Scott Quinlan (GWSPH)
  • Anita Singh (LAW)
  • Mark Spencer (SMHS)
  • Ivan Teri (GWSPH)
  • Beth Tuckwiller (GSEHD)
  • Lauren Woodie (SMHS)
  • Heather Young (GWSPH)
  • TBD (NCAA Liaison)**

*Senate member

**Non-voting member