EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SHNATE

fourth regular meeting of the Faculty Senate for the academic

1965/86 will be held on Monday, December 9, 1985, at 2:10
in tiendenhall Student Center, Room 244.

Call to Order
Approval of Ninutes
Special Order of the
Ae Announcements

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Chancellor Selection Committee
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Report. of Committees:
A. Curriculun Committees

Minutes of Nov. 14, 1985 which include
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Minutes of November 21, 1985 which include:
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Revise European Studies minor
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Revise BA Philosophy and minors

Revise BS Home Ec; Housing major; Clothing &
Tes ‘tiles major (both Merchandising and
Clothing & Textiles options)

Calendar Committee

1. Tentative dates for early recistration for Fall 1926,
Spring 1987, Fall 1987, and Spring 19€8 will he
recommended by the Calendar Committee.

Libraries Committee

Whereas academic library facilities are a primary
focus and means of scholarly activities at
all levels in a comprehensive University,

whereas Eas’ arolina University is the third largest
University of North Carolina
tuent universities and undergoing
sontinued growth, with commansurately
and increasing academic library
collections and activities, and

whereas Bast Carolina University's academic librarv
square footage per f.t.¢. student enrollment

ranks fifteenth of the sinteen University of
North Carolina system campuses, and

whereas the resultin g drastic shortage of space
places harsh restraints on the availability
of library time and space for students and
faculty and correspondingly hamners their

academic and professional gqrovth,

Therefore, he it resolved that:

the University Libraries Committee of Fast

Carolina University urges the Faculty Senate

and Administration of East Carolina

University to give major expansion of Jovner

Depa let | the highest priority for capital
x7cansion of academic facilities on this

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Educational Policies and Planning

1. Universal Recommendations &
Cheerleading Safety

Add to Appencix B on item

 
perform while under the influe:
or impairing substances.

3. Resolution to the Chancellor:

The Director of Athletics should be instructed to
distribute the Universal Recommendations &
Guidelines for Cheerleading Safety to visiting
team cheerleaders with a request that they limit
their activities to the Guidelines while
performing at ECU.

VI. New Business

 
UNE

_. . RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES ~
ares FOR CHEERLEADING SAFETY

Bs . Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable sponsor
Or coach. .

Sponsors/coaches must recognize a squad's particular ability level and must limit the squad’s

activities accordingly. “Ability level” refers to the squad's talents as a whole and Individuals should
not be pressed to perform activities until safely perfected, ‘

Tryout requirements should Include minimum skilis necessary to hold a place on the cheerleading
squad. :

All cheerleaders should receive proper training before attempting any form of cheerleading

gymnastics (tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids). Training should be detailed in a step by step
Progression with emphasis on proper techniques and spotting.

All cheerleading squads should adopt a comprehensive conditioning program with special emphasis

on problem areas Indigenous to their activity t.e., !eg flexibility, upper arm strength, ankle and wrist
strength, etc).

Practice sessions should be supervised and held in a location sultable for the activities of
cheerleaders (.e,, tumbling mats, away from excessive noise and distractions, etc.)

Practices should be conducted In an atmosphere conducive to maximum concentration. Taking
should be kept to a minimum.

Astructured stretching exercise and short review of basic cheerleading gymnastics jumps, partner
stunts, pyramids, tumbling} should precede all practice sessions and pregame activities,

Cheerleaders should take into consideration effects of environmental factors and proper attire
when planning their activities Including:

. 4. Proper uniform and footwear; Shoes should have adequate support and not cause abrasions

—+.. .when performing partner stunts and pyramids. Shirts with large pockets and low cut V-necks
are hazardous when dismounting from pyramids. ‘ preee ee

Type of surface where squads will be cheering: Tumbling, partner stunts, and pyramids should
be limited on concrete or undesirable ficor surfaces.

c. Alternative plans for rain and intense cold or heat: Tumbling should be omitted and partner
stunts and pyramids should be limited to two high on wet surfaces. —

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Any pyramid or partner stunt higher than a shoulder stand must have a spotter in proper
Position at all times.* oe ee

No pyramid should exceed the three high level. (Several conferences have adopted a two and
one-half high level.) se .

Visual and verbal communications should be establisned prior to attempting any partner stunt or
pyramid.

All dismounts should be preceded by a verbe! signal and a visual confirmation.

. No Pyramids over two persons high should be performed ona basketbali court without the use of
tumbling mats. bi :

Any person dismounting froma stunt higher than a shoulder stand should be assisted when landing.

Fllps off the shoulders or backs of other cheerleaders should not be attempted without the use of

two spotters. Toe pitches and flips off shoulders or backs should not be attempted unless the
person flipping can perform an unaided filp on the ground: j

Adequate mats should always be In place for landings off of the mini-tramp.
At least one spotter should be In proper position to assist with landings off of the mini-tramp.

No cheerleader should be allowed to fillp offof the mini-tramp without professional Instruction and
without first mastering the flip with the use of a Safety belt or qualified spotter.

“Pyramid height shail be measured by the height of a shoulder stand (.e., a shoulder stand “two
high”, a shoulder straddie or sit ls one and one-half high, etc). ,

© Universal Sports Camps, inc. 1983

 
APPENDIX A iS ae z
UNIVERSAL GUIDELINES FOR CHEERLEADING PARTNER STUNTS AND PYRAMIDS

# logical progression for lasrning basic partner stunts Is: L-standgiraudder straddle, roar thigh stand, shoulder stand, double
2&Se shoulder stand, and shoulder splits.

Develop verbal communication between partners Involved (e., "Ready, down; ORG, Iwo, down, up"). This communicstion
should be mandatory In practice so {hat it becomes a necessary end practiced Part of that stunt in a game. Once agsinithe
communicstion should include both a signal from one pariner and en acknowledgement by the other pariner.

Encouragement to stay within the bounds of one's capabilities and talents:

2 Develop 8 type of qualifying system based upon # natural progression of stunts. (A complete list of partner stunts
Inctuding lead up drilis for each stunt Is svallsble upon raguest).

se of tumbling mats: Partner stunts should always be masiered while standing on cushioned gymnastic mats. Mats should
S!80 be used at athietic events If at all possible. ~*

Mental awareness and alertness: Practices should be conducted Ina manner conducive to maximum concentration. Talking
should be kept to a minimum with the exception of communication between partners.

Climbing technique: When performing partner stunts, ihe partner or person on top should siways lock thelr legs when
Climbing ang at the final position, Also thighs and hips should be flexed to bring the center of gravity over the base or bases.

When buyliding pyramids each tayer or combination of partner stunts should be practiced separately belore pulling the
combination together,

All pyramids that include a “layer” thal is higher than a shouldar stand should have 2 spotter bullt into the formation and in
proper position curing the pyramid.

No flips should be permitted off of shoulders or backs without the presence of two spotters. All fips should be mastered on the

ground before being attempted from & partner stunt or pyramid. The added distance is often fatsely perceived making the flip
s¢@m easier, when In fact more body control Is necesssry.

Spotting or catching from pyramids and partner stunts: While 8cro-sports is Not new by any means, the building of pyramids
SG pariner stunts Is relatively new to cheerleading. Foremost in importance while mastering new stunts ls the knowledge of

basic spotting techniques. All stunts should be “spatied” while ihey are being mastered and any stunt higher than a shoulder
stand should always be spolted.

8. Spotting

1) Spotter should stand In & position so that he or she can easily move under the person digmounting. If at ei! possible,

the spotter should touch the parson they are spotting. (A person's natural reaction Is to move away from a falling
object. If you are touching the object, the natural reaction is to catch it.)

2) Spotters should spot any new stunts until pertected. All advanced stunts and pyramids over “iwo high” should havea
spotter. :

Catching: Any time 8 person dismounts from aheight ebove a shoulder stand, another person should assist with the
landing. The top person must always look before dismounting to be sure persons caiching are In position.

1) Catching position “A” (Side Catch): Catcher stands to elther side of the Person didmounting. As the top person
dismounts, the catcher steps in and grabs the person with the outside arm and shoulder around the waist, the inside
arm under the hips, The catcher’s head is always behind the person dismounting.

* 2) Catching position “B" (Fireman's Catch): Two bases stand facing each other behind the person dismounting. The top
person must always look before dismounting lo be sure persons catching and waiching are in position, The top
person leans back and drops Ina sitting position with the head and shoulders up and legs out. The catchers put the
outside shoulder underneath the lop person's arms and the catchers put the ouiside arms all the way efound the back.
The Inside arms go underneath the legs of the person diamounting. The person dismounting drops with the arms
extended. Itis recommended that any time a fireman's catch is being employed, a third person should stand in back

and “scoop” under the arms of the person being caught. This ig 8 fali-safe method of keeping the dismounting
person's head ard shoulders off the ground,

APPENDIX 8
UNIVERSAL GUIDELINES FOR TUMBLING FOR CHEERLEADERS

‘he following material will serve as & guideline for proper techniques for acquiring tumbling skills and the necessary spoiling
cedures,

Tumbling skills should be learned in progression from simple to more difficult.

The tumbler should go through a 18 minute warm-up before tumbiing.

Never tumble wearing Jewelry or waiches,

Never chew gum when tumbling. a

When tumbling into an area with other tumblers, be sure to have each one tumbie to a designated ares. This will help io avoid
collisions. :

Tumbling mats should be used whenever possible. Try io avoid fombting on slick orsssy areas or @rcrete surtaces.
Try to avoid tumbling in uniforms thal cover the face when 'in the inverted position,
Always try to receive professional training when learning difficult tumbling skills,

Spotting Is a very essential part of tumbling and each tumbler should learn to spot the tumbiing movements a well as to
perform them. fe

Aggressive spotting should be employed for all Individuals as they develop verious tumbling moves and skills. Spotting
should de gradually decreased as the move is perfected by the individual and « high level of conslalency Is attained.

Do not push Individuals beyond thelr limits In order to conform to stunts or tricks being nariormed by oiher squed members.
® Universal Sporis Campa. inc., 1983