MINUTES OF THE

WALTER BYERS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The NCAA National Office March 24, 2000

Indianapolis, Indiana

Those taking part in the telephone conference were:

David Diles, Eastern Michigan University

Earl Edwards, University of California, San Diego

Myrtes Dunn Green, Stillman College

Ronald Koperski, Bradley University

Corey D. Bray, NCAA, recording secretary

Friday, March 24

The telephone conference began at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting was called to order by the chair, Mr. Diles.

1. Opening Remarks. Those in attendance introduced themselves after which Mr. Bray reviewed the purpose of the telephone conference and the process for selecting the finalists.

2. Selection of the Finalists. The candidates were narrowed to three finalists and one alternate each for the men and women.

a. The finalists for the men were:

1. Craig Pierstorff, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh;

2. Parsa Bonderson, University of California, Los Angeles; and

3. Matthew Busbee, Auburn University.

The men’s alternate was James Brawner, Southwest Missouri State University.

b. The finalists for the women were:

1. Catherine L’Armand, Widener University;

2. Ginger Denison, Furman University; and

3. Anna Hallbergson, Barry University.

The women’s alternate was Rebecca Johnston, Brigham Young University.

3. Interview Questions. The committee members decided the topics of the interview questions and who would ask each question. The questions and which committee member asks each one will be the same for each candidate. The interview question topics will be:

a. Community service;

b. Academics;

c. Vision for the future;

d. Athletics; and

e. Distinguishing characteristic.

4. Agenda for the Interviews Meeting. Mr. Bray reviewed the agenda for the meeting on April 30 – May 1, 2000 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla.

a. The candidates will be invited to have dinner with the committee on Sunday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m.

b. The candidates will draw for interview times at the conclusion of dinner on Sunday evening. There will be a drawing at that time to determine if the male or female candidates will interview first. The interviews will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning.

c. The committee will then decide whom the winners and alternates are and conclude business after the group lunch at 1:00 p.m.

3. Adjournment. The telephone conference adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association

March 31, 2000 CDB:kc