NORFOLK, Va., May 18 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release:

"One thing that stands out about Dr. Stacie Raymer is how supportive and involved she was with student-athletes," said Julia de Camargo Gusso, a former swimmer at Old Dominion University of the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR).

"Dr. Raymer genuinely cared about helping athletes succeed both academically and personally and has always been there at meets cheering for every single person that was in the pool," she said.

For students like Julia, balancing the demands of being a student-athlete with rigorous academics is a challenge. That's why the University appoints a FAR to act as a liaison among the administration, faculty and athletics. The FAR's foc...