The Agreement
The Agreement
Article I. NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Article II. PURPOSE
Section A. Control
The upholding of the principle that in each institution the President shall
control all phases of the administration in athletics.
Section B. Athletic Importance
The establishment of conditions under which an economical program of competitive
athletics can be provided. The members of the conference firmly believe that
competitive athletics offer an important educational experience and recreation to
participating students and serve as a center for campus spirit and loyalties. To
best realize these values, it is necessary that the participants be representative of the
total student body and not specifically recruited athletes. It is also essential
that the athletic program include both intercollegiate and intramural competition so as to
provide these values to as large a number of students as possible and at a level
commensurate with their individual skills.
Article III. MEMBERSHIP
Section A. Eligibility
Accredited colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning
which accept and observe the principles of this conference are eligible for membership.
Section B. Scope of the Conference
Member schools are located in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and
Kentucky.
Members in scheduling outside the conference will seek schools which most nearly follow
the principles of the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Section C. Contracts Held By New Members
Contracts held by members at the time of joining the conference are obligations
not to be abrogated.
Section D. Acceptance to Membership
Institutions may be admitted to membership only by the unanimous approval of the
Presidents' Council. All co-educational members must
sponsor a participating varsity football program to remain eligible for PAC
membership.
Section E. Withdrawal
A member institution may withdraw from membership in the conference on one (1)
year's advance notice.
Article IV. ORGANIZATION
Section A. Presidents' Council
There shall be only one permanent administrative organization and it shall be
composed of the presidents of the member institutions and shall be called the Presidents'
Council. The Presidents' Council shall have the sole responsibility for the
establishment, direction, and if necessary, the enforcement of general policy. The
Presidents' Council may appoint such sub-committees as it deems necessary for the conduct
of the affairs of the conference.
1. Officers
The officers of the Presidents' Council shall be a chairman and vice-chairman who shall also be held in annual rotation by the presidents of the member institutions. The vice-chairman shall be the member of the council next in line for the chairmanship.
2. Meetings
The Presidents' Council shall meet twice each year, in November and May. Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the chairman. A president who is unable to attend a scheduled meeting may send an alternate of his choice. A quorum shall consist of one less than the number of members at the conference.
Section B. Athletic Directors' Council
The chairman of the Athletic Directors' Council shall be from the same
institution as the chairman of the Presidents' Council. The Women's Committee shall
be the sole voting agent in matters pertaining to women's athletics. The Men's
Committee shall be the sole voting agent in matters pertaining to men's athletics.
In all issues which will move on to the Presidents and/or issues pertaining to both men's
and women's athletics, the joint council (men's and women's committees) shall be the sole
voting agent with one vote per institution. The designated Athletic Director
has the responsibility for the vote or to determine the voting agent. The Men's
Committee Chairperson and the Women's Committee Chairperson will represent the PAC in the
Presidents' Council. The administrative structure will be reviewed every three (3)
years.
Section C. Review Board
Three (3) member Directors representing three (3) disassociated institutions
appointed by the chairperson.
1. Review Board Procedures
a. All charges must be in writing to the chairperson of the Athletic Directors with appropriate documentation.
b. Chairperson of the Athletic Directors will submit the evidence to the chairperson of the Review Board.
c. Chairperson of the Athletic Directs will also inform the involved party or parties of the charge in writing.
d. Those in question may submit evidence in their defense either by written documentation or oral presentation.
e. Hearing by the Review Board to occur as soon as reasonably possible, but within sixty (60) days.
f. Proceedings will be conducted according to the canons of applied academic due process.
g. All protested athletic contests are to be reported to the chairperson of the Review Board by the protesting Athletic Director, no later than 24 hours after the contest.
2. Recommendations of the Review Board
a. The decision of the full council will be communicated in writing to the appropriate school authority by the chairperson of the Review Board.
b. The decisions of the Athletic Directors' Council will be final within the confines of the Presidents' Athletic Conference structure.
c. The Athletic Directors' Council recognizes the right of every individual or institution to be heard by a higher court, in this case the Appeal Board of the Presidents' Council.
Article V. CODE OF REGULATIONS
Section A. Provisions
The Code of Regulations provides rules and regulations governing the academic standards to
be maintained by athletes, the types of financial aid which are permissible, the
recruiting of prospective students who are athletes, the eligibility of students for
intercollegiate athletic competitions, the scheduling of games and meets, the length of
seasons and practice sessions, and other administrative practices in connection with
athletics as member institutions. The philosophy and procedures underlying these
regulations are intended to be carried over into all activities which are part of the
intercollegiate athletic programs. In matters not specifically covered in the Code
of Regulations the established policies of each institution shall prevail assuming these
policies are in keeping with the NCAA guidelines and the PAC philosophy.
Section B. Amendments
This Code of Regulations may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the total
membership of the Presidents' Council.
THE PAC MANUAL
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Regulations
All-Conference Awards
Championship Formats
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Regulations
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Guidelines
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