College and University Athletic Trainers Committee

Mission Statement

The mission of the SWATA CUATC is to promote communication between athletic trainers practicing in the collegiate setting and governing bodies of collegiate athletics. The committee will support the efforts of the NATA-CUATC in representation of the membership who are employed in college and university practice settings.

Purpose and Responsibilities

This committee is designed to promote the field of Athletic Training through education and leadership. The goals for the committee are to:

1. Work with the NATA-CUATC to help meet the needs of the professional athletic trainer working in the collegiate or university setting.
2. Assist the Advisory Board of Athletic Training (Texas Department of Health) and the Joint Review Committee for Athletic Training Education to help meet the needs of athletic training education for the collegiate student athletic trainer.
3. Assist in the dissemination of information to all collegiate and university athletic trainers in Arkansas and Texas. The information would include but is not limited to rules and regulations that directly affect the college and university practice setting.

Chair's Responsibilities

• Disseminate information to and seek input from SWATA-CUATC Committee members.
• Organize and conduct annual meeting at SWATA.
• Submit and manage the SWATA-CUATC budget.
• Submit committee reports to SWATA Executive Board.
• Recommend replacements for SWATA-CUATC to President as vacancies arise.
• Renew SWATA-CUATC Committee appointments as needed.
• Attend NATA-CUATC Committee meetings.

Committee Structure and Terms

• The SWATA-CUATC will consist of professional athletic trainers from the following NCAA, and NJCAA divisions: NCAA IA, NCAA IAA, NCAA IAAA, NCAA II, NCAA III, NJCAA, Assistants, and Educational Curriculum Director. If one of the above divisions ceases to have an institution in Texas or Arkansas, then that committee position will be eliminated.
• Committee terms will be for 3 years with one reappointment term.
• Committee appointments will be revoked based on relocation out of Texas or Arkansas. Appointments will also be revoked if a committee member leaves their represented division.

Members of Committee