Courtesy of UNLV
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper has been named to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee.
Harper, who is entering his fourth year as AD at UNLV, joins 12 other members of the committee, which is chaired by Pittsburgh AD Heather Lyke.
The committee has one voting member from each Football Bowl Subdivision conference, and Harper represents the Mountain West. His term will continue until June 30, 2025, when he can be re-elected.
“It is an honor to have the opportunity to play this important role,” Harper said. “Being a part of helping shape the future of the sport is a great responsibility and I remain committed to representing the interests of our student-athletes, coaches and institutions, while contributing to the continued success of college football in the future.”
The Football Oversight Committee is comprised of representatives from each division subgroup that sponsors football and works closely with appropriate government entities to provide solutions to issues affecting the health and safety of football student-athletes. The committee maintains appropriate oversight of football for both the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Football Championship Subdivision and enhances the development of the sport by promoting recommendations related to regular season and postseason football. The committee prioritizes improving the educational experience of student-athletes (academically and athletically), promoting the personal growth and leadership development of student-athletes.
The committee also oversees postseason bowl licensing procedures and qualification and/or selection procedures for the FCS Championship. Additionally, he provides guidance to the NCAA Football Rules Committee regarding the playing rules governing FBS and FCS football.
The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee was established in 2015 as part of changes to Division I’s governance structure. The committees make recommendations to the Division I Council, which presents those recommendations as pieces of legislation.