Fayetteville State University Athletics

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

  The purpose of the Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor individuals who achieved excellence by participating in intercollegiate athletics at Fayetteville State University (FSU) or who as a coach, administrator, or special individual made demonstrably outstanding and significant contributions to FSU's athletics program.
 
The following sets out the rules by which the FSU Athletics Hall of Fame ("Hall of Fame") will be governed.

1. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. Student-Athlete

A student-athlete who has competed for FSU is eligible for consideration, provided that five (5) years have passed since the completion of his or her eligibility. The following criteria shall be used in the election of outstanding student-athletes (not listed in order of importance) to the Hall of Fame:

1. Student-Athletes nominated for their athletic achievements must have made significant contributions to FSU's athletic program as members of a varsity team and have earned a baccalaureate degree from FSU or left the University in good academic standing (at or above a 2.0 GPA). 
2. Student-Athletes must have competed as an FSU Student-Athlete for at least two (2) years.
3. Student-Athletes must have achieved one or more of the following:
   • Must have won a National or CIAA Championship or been awarded All-American, All-Conference, or Player of the Year honors;  or
   • Must have held the FSU record in at least one positive category (e.g.,  rebounds, three-point shots, yards gained, touchdowns, kill shots, blocks, record time in a particular category of race, strikeouts, home runs) in their respective sport.
4. Student-Athletes must have demonstrated good citizenship and have been of high moral character, integrity and held in high esteem by their colleagues while enrolled as a student at FSU and since leaving FSU.

2. Teams

To be eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, a team must have won a National Championship or CIAA championship.
 

3. Coaches

A Coach who has served at FSU for at least five (5) years is eligible for election into the Hall of Fame.  The following criteria shall be used in the election of a coach (not listed in order of importance) to the Hall of Fame:
 

1. The coach must have achieved one or more of the following:
   • Have coached at least 1 championship team, (conference or national); or
   • Have won at least 60 percent of games played during his/her coaching tenure at FSU.
2. The coach must have contributed significantly to the progress and development of the FSU community.
3. The coach must have provided extraordinary service and/or support to the FSU athletic program or been recognized by the Chancellor as being worthy of consideration into the Hall of Fame.
4. The coach must have demonstrated good citizenship and have been of high moral character, integrity and held in high esteem by his/her colleagues while at FSU and since leaving FSU.

4. Special Inductees

Any individual, living or deceased, who has made unique and extraordinary contributions to the FSU athletics program, may be eligible for election as a Special Inductee. Special Inductees may include athletic staff members, distinguished alumni, friends of FSU Athletics, and other individuals.
 

2. NOMINATION PROCEDURES

 
The Hall of Fame Committee ("Committee") shall review nominations and select inductees.  Applications for nominees who are not elected during a given year may be resubmitted the next year.  Applications will not be retained from year to year.
 
Nominations shall be submitted on the Hall of Fame nomination form or in the form of a letter that documents the credentials for the individual to be considered for induction.

Nominations should be addressed as follows:
    FSU Athletics Hall of Fame
    Chair, Stephen H. Sims
    3719 Mitcheltree Blvd.
    Henrico, VA 23223
 

3. INDUCTIONS

 
No more than six (6) shall be inducted in a given year based upon the following:

• The election of a team shall count as one (1) against the maximum number of annual inductees.
• A maximum of one (1) from the Special Inductee category may be elected in any given year There is no expectation to choose a Special Inductee every year.

In each annual induction class, the Committee shall seek to balance the number of male and female inductees and the number of inductees by sport. 
 
Formal inductions shall occur in the fall during a designated home football weekend. Unless the inductee is being posthumously recognized, the health of the inductee precludes attendance, or the Committee has approved the absence of the inductee, inductees must be present for the induction ceremonies and associated activities.  Those inductees who are unable to be present, for the reasons noted above, may have a designated representative to attend the activities.
 
When a team is selected for induction, the team will not be inducted until the following year which will provide ample time for all members to be contacted. The Committee shall identify either a team coach, captain, or trainer to be responsible for contacting all team members.
 

4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDUCTEES

 
Once inducted, an inductee is expected to abide by the following:
 

• Maintain the same good character traits and citizenship that were displayed prior to being inducted.
• To the extent possible, financially support FSU.
• Pay annual dues as prescribed by the Hall of Fame Committee. Dues should be sent to the Department of Athletics no later than July 1^st of each year.  Dues are valid through June 30th of the following year.
• Maintain accurate contact information with the Department of Athletics.
• Routinely attend athletic competitions and other functions such as the Hall of Fame Banquet, athletic awards ceremonies, and fund-raising initiatives.

 

5. HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE

 

1. Membership

 
The Committee shall consist of the following:
 

• Two (2) members shall be FSU Athletics Department employees who shall be appointed by the Athletics Director. The employees shall serve as ex-officio voting members of the Committee. No term limitations shall be placed on these appointments.
• ___ (_) members shall be current members of the Hall of Fame and members of the FSU National Alumni Association.  These members shall be appointed by the Chancellor to serve an initial three-year term.  Such members may be appointed to serve an additional three-year term; however, no individual shall serve more than two (2) consecutive three-year terms. 

 
Any Committee member may be removed from the Committee when in the judgment of the Chancellor or the Committee, removal would be in the best interest of the Hall of Fame.  In the case of a vacancy, the Committee shall present a list of suitable candidates for membership to the Chancellor.
 

2. Service at the Pleasure of the Chancellor

 
All Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor. 
 

3. Athletics Director Responsibility

 
The Director of Athletics or the Director's designee shall ensure that the Committee adheres to the processes outlined in this document.
 

4. Selection of Officers

 

1. Chair

 
The Chancellor shall initially select the Chair.  Thereafter, the Committee shall recommend a current member of the Committee as the Chair.  Upon the Committee's recommendation, the Chancellor shall make the final decision regarding the Chair. 
 
The Chair shall serve an initial two-year term.  The Chair shall not serve more than 3 two-year terms.
 

2. Other Officers

 
The Committee may also select other officers to include a Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Such officers do not require the approval of the Chancellor.
 

5. Meetings/Order of Business

 

1. Meetings

 
The Committee shall meet at least three (3) times per fiscal year as follows:
 

• November/December – to recap the prior Hall of Fame Ceremony and activities and to organize and prepare for the next nomination cycle;
• April/May - To conduct final voting on new nominations; and
• July/August - to finalize plans for Hall of Fame Weekend.

The Committee may schedule other meetings throughout the year as needed.

2. Order of Business

 
All mailing or correspondence to the Committee shall be delivered by mail or e-mail at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled meeting.
The Committee members present at any meeting, whether in person or by electronic means, shall constitute a quorum.  The majority of those present shall constitute what is necessary for action (s) to be approved.
 
Any meeting conducted without a majority number of members present shall have any items voted upon forwarded to all Committee members within fourteen (14) business days after the meeting has occurred.
 
Except as modified by specific rules and regulations enacted by FSU or the Committee, Robert's Rules of Order (latest edition) shall constitute the rules of parliamentary procedure applicable to all meetings of the Committee and its several sub-committees.
 

6. SUB-COMMITTEES

 
The Chair of the Committee shall appoint the members of the sub-committees and the respective chairs. The Committee's subcommittees and their primary responsibilities are as follows:

1. Membership: The duties of the Membership Sub-Committee Include maintaining an updated list of Hall of Famers and the spouses of deceased Hall of Famers.  Additionally, when Committee vacancies occur, the Membership Sub-Committee shall prepare a list of suitable candidates to present to the Committee for consideration by the Chancellor.
2. Program/Publicity: The primary duties of the Program Sub-Committee are to plan and implement the Hall of Fame weekend activities and to assist with marketing and publicizing the Hall of Fame activities.
3. Nominating: The primary duties of the Nominating Sub-Committee are to review all nomination forms to ensure completion of applications and to present a slate of potential inductees to the Committee.
4. Research/Memorabilia: The primary duties of the Research/Memorabilia Sub-Committee are to research, collect, and compile information pertaining to current Hall of Famers, and prospective Hall of Famers. Information shall be provided to the Nominating Sub-Committee to assist it with creating a slate of potential inductees.
5. Finance: The primary duty of the Finance Sub-Committee is to provide financial oversight of the funds collected by the Committee. Tasks include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability. 

 
 
1/20/18