The Division II FAR Fellows Institute provides an intense developmental opportunity for a core group of experienced faculty athletics representatives (FAR) to enhance their ability to perform the critical functions of Division II FARs. Through networking with other Division II FAR leaders, enhancing skills as leaders and engaging in case studies, FARs are both inspired and challenged to enrich the Division II student-athlete intercollegiate athletics experience.
Who is eligible?
Each NCAA Division II conference office is requested to nominate two FAR candidates to be considered as nominees for the Division II FAR Fellows Institute. In addition, FARs at independent institutions can self-nominate for the FAR Fellows Institute. To qualify, candidates must:
- Have served in the position of FAR at an NCAA institution for a minimum of one year;
- Be enthusiastic and interested in enhancing the role of the FAR;
- Be committed to student-athlete well-being;
- Be willing to attend the fall yearly Fellows Institute;
- Participate in pre-Institute assignments (readings and assessments);
- Complete all pre-Institute assignments by assigned deadlines;
- Have institutional support for attending the FARA and NCAA Convention meetings and for carrying out FAR Fellows Institute action plans; and
- Be interested in and willing to mentor other FARs.
Additionally, it is expected that FARs selected as FAR Fellows will stay in their position for some period of time after the Institute in order to effectively carry out the objectives of the special joint initiative of FARA and Division II.
Please contact Ann Martin via e-mail at amartin@ncaa.org if you have any questions about this event or the nominations process.
