Dr. Dominique Banville, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development, was appointed as George Mason's NCAA faculty athletic representative in July 2016.Dr. Banville has been at Mason for more than 20 years.
In her role, Dr. Banville provides campus leadership on athletically related issues serving as a liaison between the university and the athletics department, and represents the university in the Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA affairs. In addition, she Chairs the George Mason Athletic Council, a faculty senate-selected committee that advises university president Dr. Gregory Washington on all matters related to intercollegiate athletics.
NCAA member institutions are required by the organization's bylaws to appoint at least one faculty athletic representatvie, whose duties are determined by the institution. The fundamental responsibilities of the FAR are to evaluate and ensure the academic integrity of the intercollegiate athletics program, to facilitate institutional control of athletics, and to enhance the student-athletes experience and ensure their well-being.
She is the Academic Program Coordinator of the Health and Physical Education Licensure Program and her research interests focus on the curriculum and instruction of physical education in the schools and on teacher preparation and professional development.
Banville recently was appointed to the NCAA Division I Progress Towards Degree Committee. She has served on several committees on campus, including the Faculty Senate and the Mason Core Committee. She is a graduate of the Mason's Leadership Legacy Program, a program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership culture at Mason.
