The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) promotes the academic, health, social, and athletic welfare of student-athletes by providing a faculty voice in the administration and oversight of intercollegiate athletic programs. The FAR plays a role in monitoring campus compliance with NCAA regulations and student-athlete eligibility to compete in university sanctioned practices and competitions. The FAR reports directly to the Chancellor.
The FAR serves on the Academic Senate’s
Faculty Athletics Council and the
University Athletics Board. In addition, the FAR participates in meetings with FARs from the other
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) members.
Additional details about the role of the FAR can be found on the website for the Faculty Athletics Association (
https://www.ncaafara.org/) and the
NCAA FAR Handbook.
UC Berkeley’s FARs
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Oliver O’Reilly (2022 - Present)
Professor of Physics Bob Jacobsen (2011-2022)
Professor of Law Jesse H. Chopper (2004-2010)
Professor of Chemistry William B. Lester (1999-2004)
Professor of Political Science Jack Citrin (1990-1999)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Robert F. Seidel Jr. (1972-1980)
Professor of Biophysics Robley Williams (1960-1972)
Professor of Economics Frank L. Kidner (1958-1960)
Professor of Chemistry and Chancellor Glenn Seaborg (1952-1958)
Professor of Entomology Stanley B. Freeborn (1940-1942)
Professor of Mathematics Thomas M. Putnam (1934-1940)
Professor of Economics Paul Cadman (1933-1934)
Professor of Mathematics Thomas M. Putnam (1929-1933)
Professor of Economics Paul Cadman (1933-1934)
Professor of Civil Engineering Charles G. Hyde (1926-1928)
Professor of Chemistry Joel H. Hildebrand (1924-1926)
Professor of Law and Campus Counsel John U. Calkins Jr. (1922-1924)
Administrator and University President Robert G. Sproul (1922)
Professor of Mining Frank H. Probert (1920-1922)
Professor of Law Matthew C. Lynch (1915-1920)
