Noncontroversial Legislation

Proposal Number: 2007-

Title: Eligibility for Championships -- General Institutional Requirements -- Race and Gender Demographic INFORMATION

Intent: To require that an institution annually submit its race and demographic information to the NCAA in order to be eligible to enter a team or individual in NCAA championship competition.

Bylaws:  Amend 18.4.2.1, as follows:

18.4.2.1 General Institutional Requirements.  To be eligible to enter a team or an individual in NCAA championship competition, an institution shall:

[18.4.2.1-(a) through 18.4.2.1-(d) unchanged.]

(e) Have confirmed annually its sponsorship of a varsity intercollegiate team in the sport and submitted its race and demographic information by so reporting on the NCAA official information form; and

[Remainder of 18.4.2.1 unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division I Management Council (Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and Committee on Women's Athletics).

Effective Date: Immediate

Proposal Category: Amendment

Topical Area: Championships and Postseason Football

Rationale: This legislation will combine the Membership Sport Sponsorship Report with the Race and Gender Demographic Report.  The goal of the proposal is to increase efficiency by combining two data collection efforts.  Furthermore, combining the two research requests will increase the overall response rate for the Race and Gender Demographic Report and provide real-time data. 

Estimated Budget Impact: None.

Impact on Student Athlete's Time: None.