SIUE Intercollegiate Athletic Task Force

April 13, 2006

5:30pm- 7:00pm

I.          Clarification of Committee and charge

II.         Academic Impact Committee Report - Continued

- Follow up on questions

III.       Conference Committee Report

4 Conferences looked at:

    1.  Mid-Continent

            - Sports match pretty well

            - Most are similar to Metropolitan Institution

            - Most are in driving range except 2

    2.   Horizon League

            - Sports match fairly well

            - Most in driving distance

            - Graduation rate average higher than Mid-Continent

    3.    Missouri Valley Conference

            - Similar sports, and participate in Gateway Football Conference

            - Graduation rates higher

    4.    Patriot League

            - All schools are far east

            - School enrollments are 2300-5500

- Mostly private institutions

IV.       Facilities Committee Report

                        - Only 2 sports affected by going Division I:

                                    - Golf- Need indoor practice facility- $100K

- Basketball- Within 8 years would need to provide a 6,000 seat arena 

Next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2006 at 5:00pm

Adjourned at 7:00pm.

Meeting minutes submitted by Lora Flamm Miles