MINUTES OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DIVISION II MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Westin Indianapolis Downtown January 9, 2006

Indianapolis

Participants:

Darrell Axtell, Saint Martin’s University

Sallie Beard, Missouri Southern State University

Thomas J. Brown, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

David R. Brunk, Northeast-10 Conference

Deborah Chin, University of New Haven

Michael Covone, Barry University, vice-chair

Donna Fields, St. Mary’s University

Gloria Friedman, California State University, Bakersfield

Tim Griggs, Coker College

Carole L. Harris, West Liberty State College

Stephanie Harrison, Albany State University

Eugene Hermitte, Johnson C. Smith University

Larry Holstad, Winona State University

Daniel Mara, Post University

Carl McAloose, Florida Gulf Coast University

John Meisel, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Curtis Outlaw Jr., University of West Alabama

Roberta Page, Shippensburg University

Gwendolyn Reeves, Fort Valley State University

Marcie Reynolds, Colorado State University-Pueblo

David Riggins, Mars Hill College

Laure Smith, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Glenn D. Stokes, Columbus State University

Roger Thomas, University of North Dakota

Jill O. Willson, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, chair

Phil Hunt, NCAA

Jay Jones, NCAA

Rich McGlynn, NCAA

Stephanie Quigg, NCAA

Mike L. Racy, NCAA

Ruth Reinhardt, NCAA, recording secretary

Terri Steeb, NCAA

Kent Barrett and Dave Pickle, NCAA, weree also in attendance at the meeting. John Johnson, Crystal Reimer and Russ Yurk, NCAA, were in attendance for a portion of the meeting.

[Note: While certain items in the Management Council’s agenda were acted upon by the Management Council at various times throughout the meeting, all final actions with a given topic are combined in these minutes for convenience of reference. Also, these minutes reflect only actions (formal votes or “sense of meeting”), in accordance with the established policy governing minutes of all NCAA entities. The only discussion included is that ordered by the chair or a member of the group.]

The meeting was called to order at 3:08 p.m. by the chair, Ms. Willson.

1. Welcome and Opening Remarks. Ms. Willson convened the meeting and welcomed the new Management Council representatives in attendance: Darrell Axtell, Saint Martin’s University; Sallie Beard, Missouri Southern State University; Stephanie Harrison, Albany State University; John Meisel, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; and Marcie Reynolds, Colorado State University-Pueblo.

2. Committee and Project Team Assignments. The Council reviewed the committee and project team assignments, as well as the mentor assignments given to Management Council representatives to assist those coming on the Council as new members. The Council was informed that those positions previously held by Mike Covone needed to be reassigned to other members, given that Mr. Covone was recently elected to the vice-chair position.

3. Follow up on any Issues Necessitated by Convention Action––Proposal No. 34––Playing and Practice Seasons––Playing Season Regulations––Skill Instruction.

It was VOTED

“That the Management Council refer 2006 NCAA Convention Proposal No. 34 (Playing and Practice Seasons––Playing Season Regulations––Skill Instruction) back to the Division II Legislation Committee for its consideration and revision.”

4. Evaluation of January 7, 2006, Joint Presidents Council/Management Council Meeting. The Council discussed the joint Management Council/Presidents Council meeting held Saturday, January 7. No formal action was taken.

5. Evaluation of 2006 NCAA Convention. Mr. Johnson, Ms. Reimer and Mr. Yurk joined the meeting for the Management Council’s evaluation of Convention programs and activities. It was noted that Division II had 766 registered persons attending the Convention, compared to 744 in 2005. It was noted that the Convention was the kickoff celebration for the Centennial Celebration, with many added activities and speakers. No formal action was taken.

6. Committee Reports––Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Management Council reviewed the committee’s report. No formal action was taken.

7. Division II 2006 Priorities. The Management Council reviewed the priorities for Division II for 2006, noting that the Fall Championships Festival would be held in November. No formal action was taken.

8. Future Meetings. The Management Council was asked to make a note of the upcoming meetings for 2006. No formal action was taken.

9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

February 10, 2006 RCR/MLR/TMS:rcr