Francis Marion University Athletic Hall of Fame By-Laws

I. Purpose

These rules set forth the categories of individuals allowed for consideration as Inductees to the Francis Marion University Athletic Hall of Fame ("Hall of Fame"), the qualifications required of such individuals for nomination and election to the Hall of Fame, and the procedure by which individuals shall be recommended, nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame.

II. Standing Committees

    A. Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee shall be comprised of the Francis Marion University Head Coaches, Athletic Director and Sports Information Director.  The Athletic Director shall serve as chairman of the nominating committee.

    B. Selection Committee - The Selection Committee shall be made up of nine members they are:

*      Athletic Director

*      Faculty Athletic Representative

*      Director of Alumni Relations

*      Sports Information Director

*      Two members of the Hall of Fame (Rotating serve 3 year terms)

*      Three at large members appointed by Athletic Director

III. Categories of Inductees Eligibility

    A. Athlete Inductee - Any Francis Marion University graduate, living of deceased, who received two varsity letters from Francis Marion University Athletic Department, shall be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame as an Athlete Inductee five years after graduation from Francis Marion University.  The requirement of graduation may be waived under unusual circumstances by majority vote of the Nominating Committee.

    B. Special Inductee - Any individual, living or deceased, who has made a significant contribution to the Francis Marion University athletic program, shall be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame as a Special Inductee.  Special Inductees include coaches, trainers and other individuals who are not necessarily eligible as an Athlete Inductee.  Eligibility as an Athlete Inductee shall not disqualify an individual for consideration as a Special Inductee.

    C. No active coach, staff member, or other employee of Francis Marion University may be inducted into the Hall of Fame until he/she are no longer employed by the University for a minimum of five years.  Coaches, staff members or other employees are have expected to have worked a minimum of 12 years at Francis Marion University, and demonstrated high professional achievements in their area.

IV. Nomination and Election Procedures

    A. Recommendations of Individuals to Nominating Committee

Any person may recommend any eligible individual for consideration as a nominee.  Each recommendation shall be accompanied by information regarding the achievements of the individual being recommended.  Upon recommendation to the Nominating Committee, an individual shall be placed on a List of Candidates.

    B. List of Candidates

The List of Candidates shall contain the names of all individuals recommended, and who remain eligible, for consideration as a nominee by the Nominating Committee.  The List of Candidates shall contain such information as shall be relevant for consideration by the nominating committee, including sport(s) and position(s) played, year of graduation, letters earned and notable achievements.  If not nominated by the Nominating Committee within two (2) years after placement on the List of Candidates, an individual shall be removed from the List of Candidates provided however, that there shall be no limit to the number of times an individual may be recommended subsequently to the Nominating Committee.

    C. Nominations by Nominating Committee

    1. During the second semester of each academic year, the nominating Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairman to discuss candidates and make nominations to the Hall of Fame.

    2. Number of Nominees Annually - The Nominating Committee may nominate as many as eight individuals in any one year.

    3. Vote Required by Nominating Committee - To be nominated by the Nominating Committee as an Athlete Inductee or a Special Inductee, an individual must receive a majority of the votes of the members of the nominating committee present at the annual meeting of the Nominating Committee called for the purpose of considering nominees.

    D. Approval of Nominees by Selection Committee - Upon nomination by the Nominating Committee the names of the nominees shall be referred to the Selection Committee for Approval.  To be elected to the Hall of Fame, a nominee must receive at least six vote's (6) by members of the Selection Committee.  No less than one and no more than three members shall be inducted in any given year.  In the event that there are more than three nominees selected the nominees with the three highest total vote will be selected to the Hall of Fame.

V. Induction

Individuals nominated by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Selection Committee shall be inducted into the hall of Fame at an appropriate ceremony. A plaque recognizing Inductees will be permanently displayed in an area designated by the Director of Athletics.