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Committees

Committee service is at the heart of CSC involvement. Members who volunteer to be on a committee pledge to help move the organization forward and stimulate professional development with innovative programming and content.

The Executive Board of Directors adopted the following policy on committee service:

  • All members must be active dues-paying members for the current academic year (or Lifetime members).
  • Members may serve on a maximum of two standing committees in addition to any role they might have on a leadership board.
  • All chairs and vice chairs serve at the discretion of the Executive Board of Directors.
  • There will be a term limit of up to four years for each committee chair. Chairs may choose to step down sooner.
  • Members may serve multiple non-consecutive terms as either chair or vice chair of a particular committee.
  • A member may serve a maximum of eight years combined as chair or vice chair. 
  • The chair whose term has successfully concluded may remain on that committee or may immediately join another committee in any role other than chair. 
  • The vice chair will move into the chair position at the end of a given term. If the vice chair declines the chair position, it will be the sitting chair’s responsibility to work with the Executive Board and current committee to find members who can fill the roles of chair and vice chair.
  • Chairs have the latitude to structure their committees how they see fit to run the business of the committee throughout the year; however, there can only be one chair and one vice chair in the leadership roles.
  • If a committee chair leaves their position at a CSC member organization, they are permitted to stay on as chair for the remainder of the membership year as long as they remain a current dues-paying member in good standing with the association. Advocate members may serve on committees, but they may not serve as a chair or vice chair of a committee.
  • The Executive Board has the authority to appoint a member to serve on an interim basis if the current chair is unable to perform their duties.

For more information about the committee process, contact a member of the CSC national staff.

Committees for 2026-27

(Chairs, Board liaisons and committee description)

The Advocacy Committee is charged with reviewing ongoing association advocacy strategies and developing additional programs which promote the values of the organization and profession both on campuses and across the landscape of college athletics. In addition, the committee will develop advocacy leadership training resources for its members. The committee makeup will include current and past leaders and a broad representation that includes all levels of membership.

The committee assists with the coordination of membership compensation, career satisfaction and staffing surveys.

Beginning in 2025-26, the Membership Recognition Committee will merge to join the Advocacy Committee. This subgroup supports the planning of Membership Appreciation Week.

Requirements to be on the committee:

  • Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (1 hour)
  • Assist with special projects
  • Contribute to monthly content

Contacts

Chair: Mike Williams, Illinois State
Vice-Chair: Sean Cartell, Texas at San Antonio
Membership Week Lead: Tommy Chasanoff, University of the Cumberlands
Board Liaison: Kaite Mucci, NCAA Division II
Staff Liaison: Jason Yaman, Executive Director
Staff Liaison: Beau White, Director of Communications and Brand Strategy

FAQ

Q: Can members serve on more than one committee?
A: Members are allowed to serve on a maximum of two standing committees in addition to any leadership roles they may have. If they are not active members on a particular committee, the chair has the authority to remove them from the committee at any time.

Q: Do committees have to have equal representation from divisions or geographical regions?
A: There is no requirement on divisional representation or geographical breakdowns for any standing committees with the exception of the Special Awards Committee. The most important thing for committee service is having members who are active and participate. In some cases, the chair may feel it necessary to have certain levels of representation. In that case, they are allowed to request members from certain divisions or regions.

Q: How long can a member remain on a committee?
A: Only the chair and vice chair of committees have limits on the number of years they can serve in those positions. All other committee members are eligible to remain on a committee from appointment until they ask to be taken off a committee or until the chair deems they are not active in their participation.

Q: Can committees include coordinators?
A: Coordinators may be designated to cover various areas of the programs if necessary.

Q: Do you have to be an active CSC member to be on a committee?
A: All committee members must be current dues-paying members.

Q: Do committees have to have a certain number of members?
A: Committee chairs will work with the Board to determine how many members would be best for operational purposes.