Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

[Note: The proposals contained within this chart reflect those proposals the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee reviewed and took an initial position on at its November meeting. The Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will review selected proposals again at its January 2008 meeting to develop its final position.]

AMATEURISM
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-23-A AMATEURISM -- EXCEPTIONS TO AMATEURISM RULE -- PRIZE MONEY PRIOR TO FULL-TIME COLLEGIATE ENROLLMENT ? TENNIS -- $10,000 PER YEAR	In tennis, to specify that, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events, not to exceed $10,000 per calendar year; further, to specify that once the individual has reached the $10,000 limit, he or she may receive additional prize money on a per event basis, provided such prize money does not exceed his or her actual and necessary expenses for participation in the event.	X			? Most prospective student-athletes will make under $10,000 per year. ? Prospective student-athletes, especially international individuals, may not be aware of NCAA rules. ? Having to make a decision about whether to turn pro in tennis at a young age may be difficult. ? Prospective student-athletes tend to incur large amounts of expenses when traveling to tournaments. This amount of $10,000 would allow them to parlay money from one event to possibly pay for a number of other events that they choose to participate in. ? SAAC preferred 2007-23-A, but would support 2007-23-B as well.

AMATEURISM
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-23-B AMATEURISM -- EXCEPTIONS TO AMATEURISM RULE -- PRIZE MONEY PRIOR TO FULL-TIME COLLEGIATE ENROLLMENT ? TENNIS -- $10,000 TOTAL LIMIT	In tennis, to specify that, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events, not to exceed $10,000; further, to specify that once the individual has reached the $10,000 limit, he or she may receive additional prize money on a per event basis, provided such prize money does not exceed his or her actual and necessary expenses for participation in the event.	X			? Most prospective student-athletes will make under $10,000 per year. ? Prospective student-athletes, especially international individuals, may not be aware of NCAA rules. ? Having to make a decision about whether to turn pro in tennis at a young age may be difficult.
2007-24- AMATEURISM -- INVOLVEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL TEAMS -- COMPETITION WITH PROFESSIONALS -- TENNIS EXCEPTION	In tennis, to permit an individual to compete on a professional team prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, provided he or she does not receive pay or remuneration in excess of his or her actual and necessary expenses.	X			? Prospective student-athletes may not be aware of whether or not players on their team are receiving above actual and necessary expenses. ? Prospective student-athletes are not receiving excess compensation, so they should not be punished for what their teammate receives.

AMATEURISM
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-25- AMATEURISM -- PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES -- INSTITUTIONAL, CHARITABLE, EDUCATION OR NONPROFIT PROMOTIONS -- COSPONSORSHIP AND SALE OF PHOTOGRAPHS	To specify that a permissible promotional activity may involve co-sponsorship by a commercial entity, as approved by the institution, subject to the following conditions: (a) The promotion must identify the commercial entity and explain its affiliation with the institution, conference or noninstitutional charitable, educational or nonprofit agency; (b) The promotion may not include language or action (e.g. voice-over, use of product of services, product placement, text) which directly encourages the use or purchase of a commercial product or service; (c) A co-sponsor's product or service may not be included in the promotional activity, except for the normal use of athletics equipment and apparel; and (d) The promotion may not include co-sponsorship by a commercial agency that is involved in or promotes sports wagering activities. Further, to eliminate the requirement that all moneys derived from a promotional activity go directly to the institution or conference or to the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency. In addition, to permit promotional activities to occur at the location of a commercial establishment, which may be a co-sponsor of the activity, provided the student-athlete does not promote the sale of a commercial product or service. Finally, to permit an institution to designate a third party that may sell and distribute institutional photographs of student-athletes, under specified conditions.	X			? Money gained by institutions through marketing/sponsorships can help to fund entire athletic department. ? May decrease a funding gap between smaller and larger institutions. ? More student-athletes will receive positive recognition for their accomplishments. ? If moneys derived from promotional activity are not going directly to the institution or conference, or charitable, educational or nonprofit agency, where will these funds go? ? Opportunity to disseminate positive stories regarding student-athletes.

AMATEURISM
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-26- AMATEURISM -- PERMISSIBLE AND NONPERMISSIBLE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES -- COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT OR PROMOTION	To specify that an advertisement or promotion by a commercial entity (except for any entity that is involved in or promotes sports wagering) may feature competition video footage, competition audio or competition photographs involving a student-athlete with eligibility remaining, provided: (a) The advertisement or promotion is approved by the institution's athletics director (or his or her designee); (2) The advertisement or promotion identifies the commercial entity and explains its affiliation with the institution, conference or the NCAA; and (3) Any language or action included in the advertisement or promotion which directly encourages the use or purchase of a commercial product or service of the commercial entity may not be attributable to or made by the student-athletes, institution, conference or the NCAA.	X			? Money gained by institutions through marketing/sponsorships can help to fund entire athletic department. ? May decrease a funding gap between smaller and larger institutions. ? More student-athletes will receive positive recognition for their accomplishments. ? Protects the time of the student-athlete by allowing footage already taped/recorded.
2007-28- AMATEURISM -- PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES -- MEDIA ACTIVITIES -- USE OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE'S NAME, IMAGE OR LIKENESS TO PROMOTE COVERAGE OF COMPETITION	To specify that a media entity may feature a student-athlete's name, image or likeness in promotions of its coverage of intercollegiate competition in which the student-athlete's institution will or may participate, or has previously participated, provided such use is limited to competition video footage, competition audio or competition photographs; further, to specify that media entities may feature a student-athlete's name, image, or likeness in their journalistic coverage of news (and the promotion of such coverage) related to the student-athlete or his or her institution or conference or the NCAA.	X			? Considered to be a continuation or affirmation of practices that are already occurring. ? Protects the time of the student-athlete by allowing for use of footage already taken. ? Freedom of speech concerns with limiting the use of name, image or likeness in journalistic coverage.

AWARDS, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-82- AWARDS, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES -- BENEFITS, GIFTS AND SERVICES -- COACHING AND ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS	To permit an institution or conference to provide actual and necessary expenses to a student-athlete who has completed his or her third year (sixth semester or ninth quarter) of collegiate enrollment to attend a coaching and athletics administration career educational program.	X			CONSENT PACKAGE

ELIGIBILITY
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-62- ELIGIBILITY -- SEASON-OF-COMPETITION WAIVER -- COMPETITION WHILE ELIGIBLE -- CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION -- THREE EVENTS OR 30 PERCENT	To increase the maximum number of contests or dates of competition in which a student-athlete may participate in a season and remain eligible for a season-of-competition waiver to three events or 30 percent of the institution's scheduled or completed events in his or her sport.	X			CONSENT PACKAGE
2007-66- ELIGIBILITY -- TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFERS -- NONQUALIFIERS ? TRANSFERABLE ENGLISH AND MATH	To specify that in order for a transfer student from a two-year college who was not a qualifier to be eligible for institutional financial aid, practice and competition during his or her first academic year in residence, he or she must have successfully completed six semester or eight quarter hours of English and three semester or four quarter hours of mathematics at the two-year college that are transferable toward any baccalaureate degree program at the certifying institution.			X	? PRO: Non-qualifiers will be armed with the proper tools to have a successful educational experience. ? CON: Certifying institutions might have different standards for what constitutes as transferable, which could create abuses.

ELIGIBILITY
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-68- ELIGIBILITY -- ONE-TIME TRANSFER EXCEPTION -- BASEBALL -- NONSCHOLARSHIP STUDENT-ATHLETES	In baseball, to permit a student-athlete to use the one-time transfer exception, provided the student-athlete has never received institutional athletically related financial aid from any four-year institution.	X			? Given that these student-athletes do not affect APR numbers, which was a driving force behind changes in baseball legislation, these student-athletes should still have the opportunity to transfer under these conditions. ? Provides the student-athlete with the greatest flexibility to enjoy a positive student-athlete experience.

PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support	Oppose	Abstain	Comments
2007-85- PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- BASEBALL -- NUMBER OF CONTESTS -- MAXIMUM LIMITATIONS	In baseball, to reduce the number of contests from 56 to 50.			X	? PRO: Fewer baseball games may mean less missed class time for baseball student-athletes, which could positively impact APR scores within the sport. ? CON: Current baseball legislation was only recently implemented, and it should be given time to see what effect is has upon baseball teams? academic performance. ? CON: Provides for fewer opportunities for competition for baseball student-athletes.
2007-86- PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- BASEBALL -- SQUAD SIZE LIMITATION	In baseball, to eliminate the squad size limitation.		X		? Current baseball legislation was only recently implemented, and it should be given time to see what effect is has upon the sport. ? Eliminating the squad size limitation would allow for some schools to horde players on its team, and create less competitive balance.

PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS
Proposal No. and Title	Intent	Support