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-(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.