MINUTES OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL POST-CONVENTION MEETING

Walt Disney World Dolphin	January 9, 2001
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Participants:
Stephen P. Argo, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference	Amy Ashbrock, Wilmington College, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Susan Bassett, William Smith College	Christopher Bledsoe, New York University
Suzanne R. Coffey, Bates College	William Eng, Bernard M. Baruch College
Dee Fairchild, Grinnell College	John Galgano, Manhattanville College, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Myrtes Dunn Green, Stillman College	John C. Harper, Bridgewater State College
Karen Johnson, Alfred University	Leon Lunder, Carleton College
Oscar C. Page, Austin College	Leslie J. Poolman, Dickinson College
Joy L. Reighn, Rowan University	Christopher Walker, University of Redlands
Connee Zotos, Drew University	Bridget Belgiovine, recording secretary, NCAA
Daniel T. Dutcher, NCAA	Kristin D. Eden, NCAA
Chris Martin, NCAA

Tom Courtice, president, Ohio Wesleyan University, chair of the Division III Presidents Council attended the meeting.

[Note: These minutes reflect only actions (formal votes or "sense of meeting"), in accordance with the policy governing minutes of all NCAA entities. The only discussion included under that policy is that ordered by the chair or a member of the group.]

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by the chair, Ms. Reighn. All members were present as noted above.

1. Welcome and introductions. The chair welcomed all new members to the Council.

2. Opening remarks. Ms. Reighn encouraged involvement of all members, and noted that an orientation session will be held on Sunday April 8, 2001, prior to the Council meeting. [NOTE: The session subsequently was rescheduled for Monday morning, April 9.]

3. Management Council Policies and Procedures. The Council reviewed its policies and procedures document, noting the responsibilities of Management Council representatives on committees. New Management Council members were encouraged to review the document prior to the April Management Council orientation session.

4. Appointment of Management Council members as representatives to selected committee and subcommittees. The Management Council reviewed all committee assignments and vacancies for 2001-02.

Subsequent to the meeting, the chair and vice-chair of the Management Council appointed Management Council members to serve on the following committees:

a. Association-wide committees:

(1) Competitive Safeguards and Medial Aspects of Sports -- Connee Zotos.

(2) Honors -- Karen Johnson.

(3) Postgraduate scholarship -- Leon Lunder.

(4) Committee on Women’s Athletics -- Susan Bassett.

(5) Marketing -- Joy Reighn.

b. Division III general committees.

(1) Administrative -- Christopher Walker.

(2) Budget -- Leon Lunder.

(3) Championships -- Stephen Argo, Suzanne Coffey and William Eng.

(4) Interpretations and Legislation -- Stephen Argo and Suzanne Coffey.

(5) Nominating -- Karen Johnson.

(6) Student-Athlete Advisory -- John Harper.

c. Management Subcommittees.

(1) Academic Issues -- Suzanne Coffey and Leon Lunder.

(2) Administrative Review -- John Harper.

(3) Playing and Practice Seasons -- Stephen Argo, Amy Ashbrock and Connee Zotos.

(4) Strategic Planning -- Connee Zotos.

5. Review of 2001 Convention legislation.

a. Committee referrals. The Management Council noted there were no referrals.

b. Other issues.

The Council discussed Convention voting results. The roll-call vote results will be published in The NCAA News. It was noted that a discrepancy was identified on the initial vote on Proposal No. 49 that resulted in the recording of 20 additional votes (10 affirmative and 10 negative). The discrepancy did not impact the outcome of the vote.

The Council expressed its support with the new electronic voting system and suggested the use of voting units for all future voting, if possible.

6. 2001 Convention discussion sessions. The Management Council discussed and requested the Convention-planning subcommittee review the following in planning the 2002 Convention.

a. Association-wide sessions.

(1) Positive feedback particularly on Title IX and NATA sessions.

(2) Opportunity for discussion was provided during most sessions.

(3) Excellent attendance.

(4) Continue to include opportunities for education and professional development as menu sessions.

(5) Partnership with outside groups should continue.

b. Division III Forum.

(1) Excellent content.

(2) Opportunity for discussion was positive.

(3) Use of facilitators at tables was good.

(4) Fewer panelists.

(5) Consider two topics during time period, both focusing on student-athlete welfare issues.

c. Division III business session.

(1) Logistics.

(a) Schedule format should include: morning discussion, afternoon voting and window of consideration. Do not schedule additional discussion sessions following conclusion of voting.

(b) Reconsider handouts for critical topics.

(d) Add screens/monitors for greater audience visibility.

(2) Hotel staff and services.

(a) Lack of seating for breakfast.

d. Discussion Topics.

(1) Noted lack of significant engagement from membership on amateurism issues.

(2) Include more information relevant to Division III in State of the Association address.

(3) Noted positive impact and input gained from combining Divisions II and III for the NATA session.

(4) Championships discussion.

Consider placing additional NCAA forms on NCAA Web site (e.g., facility evaluation, eligibility forms).

7. Future meeting schedule. The Management Council reviewed the future meetings schedule.

8. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

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