(Below, please find the minutes of the April NCAA Self-Study Steering
Committee meeting. Minutes for this and two subsequent meetings will be
posted today and early next week. All of this is in preparation for the
next meeting of the Steering Committee, which is scheduled for next
Wednesday, Novermber 13, in the Chancellor's Conference Meeting Room. All
are welcome.)


Minutes of UTC NCAA Self-Study
Steering Committee Meeting


Wednesday April 24, 2002


Members Attending:
Paul Watson             Leroy Fanning
Mike Jones              Tom Losh
Matt Pope               Bill Miller



Chairman Watson convened the meeting and thanked the members for their
participation in this session.  He then informed the group that the minutes
of the March 2002 meeting would not be available at this time.  He
indicated that they would be distributed to the members for their review
and action at a future date.

Chairman Watson reminded the members of the importance of staying focused
on completion of the institutional self-study within a timeframe that will
allow for widespread dissemination and discussion of their committee
reports and recommendations.  He also emphasized the need for the committee
chairs to keep in mind the commitment to accuracy and full disclosure.

Chairman Watson called on Dr. Fanning for the status of the Governance and
Commitment to Rules Compliance Committee's work.  Dr. Fanning told the
group that the research and interview components of the committee's work is
well underway and that a draft of the introductory section is almost
complete.  He informed the members that the committee has concerns
regarding the need for further training with regard to the NCAA Compliance
Office.  Dr. Fanning acknowledged the work of his committee members and
expressed confidence that the group's work will be completed within the
established timeframe.

Chairman Watson asked Dr. Jones to update the group on the Academic
Integrity Committee's efforts.  Dr. Jones let the members know that there
have been several delays in the committee's work due to some members'
ongoing commitment to the SACS follow-up initiatives and other university
matters.  He did tell Dr. Watson that he feels that the group will be able
to make some progress before the end of the academic year and will complete
its work on time.

Bill Miller noted that the Fiscal Integrity Committee's work is progressing
well and that the base year dated for the group's use is available through
the Budget Office staff.  He indicated that Matt Pope's assistance has been
most welcome and that the committee should be able to finish its report
within the desired timeframe.

Tom Losh talked about the challenges of the three separate components of
the Equity, Welfare and Sportsmanship Committee's task.  He complimented
Laura Mincy on her work to date with regard to equity issues and noted that
the Athletics Committee's athlete exit interview data has been helpful in
reviewing the welfare-related aspects of the group's work.

Dr. Watson discussed the realities of change and reorienting the
committee's work with regard to the requested extension for completion of
the self-study.  He also noted the need to "bring the new Athletic Director
up to speed on the committees' work" as soon as he/she is on campus.

There being no old business, not discussed, or new business, Dr. Watson
adjourned the group thanking them again for their work.



Respectfully Submitted



Susan Cardwell
Assistant to the Chancellor