General | 9/28/2022 1:33:33 PM
Dr. Kelly Christensen of Keuka College and Dr. Stephen Tajc of Nazareth College were selected to attend the 2022 NCAA Division III Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) Fellows Institute as Empire 8 representatives. This year's event will be held Nov. 3-5 in Indianapolis.
The Institute program includes a thorough examination of the role and responsibility of the FAR. It will help FAR Fellows develop the leadership skills necessary to carry out their responsibilities on campus and in their conference and strengthen the network of FARs needed to serve on conference, divisional and Association-wide committees.
Both Dr. Christensen and Dr. Tajc serve as the FAR at their respective institutions. Dr. Christensen is the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Keuka. Dr. Tajc is the Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry and Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chairperson at Nazareth.
The Division III FAR
- Helps to ensure a quality student-athlete experience and promote student-athlete well-being.
- Serves as an independent advocate for student-athletes.
- Assists in the oversight of intercollegiate athletics at the campus and conference levels to assure that they are conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical, psychological, and educational well-being of student-athletes.
- Oversees the nominations of student-athletes for NCAA grant, scholarship, and recognition programs.
- Helps promote student-athlete success in the classroom, in athletics, and in the community by striking a balance among academic excellence, athletics competition, and social growth as they prepare for lifelong success.
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit
www.empire8.com.
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