The committee continued discussion of strategies to improve the integration of athletics into the campus culture. Much of the discussion this evening was about how to untangle this problem. To accomplish this it would be important to provide lighted fields with synthetic surfaces.
Synthetic surfaces allow lighted fields to get more use, as natural surfaces are ruined by overuse.
Jennie spoke with Larry Schall, Vice President for Facilities about this idea. He believes it would be possible to light one or more fields, but said we should carefully consider all the options for synthetic surfaces. Certain surfaces are not suitable for all sports, and it will be necessary to evaluate the use and location for such fields. In her conversations with the coaches, Karen Borbee said they agree that synthetic surfaces will help spring sports the most, since weather makes use of grass fields difficult in that season. Some sports prefer natural surfaces.