ERICK HARPER APPOINTED AS MEMBER OF NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
UNLV’s Director of Athletics will represent the Mountain West on the committee through 2025 and is eligible for reappointment at the conclusion of the term
UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee.
Harper, who is entering his fourth year as AD at UNLV, joins 12 other members on the committee, which is chaired by Pittsburgh AD Heather Lyke.
The committee has a voting member from each Football Bowl Subdivision conference, with Harper representing the Mountain West. His term will continue through June 30, 2025, when he will be eligible for reappointment.
“It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve in this important role,” Harper said. “Being a part of helping to shape the future of the sport is a big 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 into the future.”
The Football Oversight Committee is comprised of representatives from each division subgroup that sponsors football and works in conjunction with appropriate governance entities to provide solutions to issues impacting 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 advancing recommendations related to regular-season and postseason football. The committee prioritizes enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), promoting student-athletes’ personal growth and leadership development.
The committee also supervises procedures for licensing of postseason bowls and qualifications and/or selection procedures for the FCS Championship. In addition, it provides direction to the NCAA Football Rules Committee regarding playing rules governing FBS and FCS football.
The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee was established in 2015 as part of changes to the Division I Governance structure. Committees make recommendations to the Division I Council, which advances those recommendations as pieces of legislation.