SUPPLEMENT NO. 17

DIII Presidents Council 8/01

RELATED TO
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENT NO. 17

DIVISION III STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Summary of Recommendations

ACTION ITEMS – MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ONLY

1.	ISSUE:	Division III Initiative Grants – Student-Athlete Welfare.
Committee’s Recommendation:
	Homophobia initiatives be given priority funding for Division III Initiative Grants during 2002-03.
Management Council Action:
	Approved the recommendation and referred it to the Division III Initiatives Task Force.
2.	ISSUE:	2002 NCAA Convention Topics.
Committee’s Recommendation:
	a. The Division III forum topics include a presentation and roundtable discussion session on CHAMPS/Life Skills Program and a discussion from the authors of the “Game of Life.” b. Endorse homophobia as an Association-wide discussion topic.
Management Council Action:
	Approved the recommendation and referred it to the Convention-Planning Subcommittee.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1.	ISSUE:	Communication Initiatives.
Committee’s Action:
	The primary goal for the upcoming year is to increase communication with campus and conference student-athlete advisory committees. To achieve this goal, the committee will establish and maintain the following initiatives: ? Conference partnership. ? National student-athlete advisory committee listserver. ? National student-athlete advisory committee project teams. ? Welcome letter to each Division III student-athlete advisory committee. ? Expand national student-athlete advisory committee Web site. ? Student-athlete advisory committee policies and procedures resource packet. ? Division III regional leadership conference.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
2.	ISSUE:	American Indian Mascots.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee agreed to further discuss the issue of mascots at its November meeting and requested additional information from MOIC. The committee noted its continued support for the Association’s efforts to ensure a safe environment for all student-athletes.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information, noting that MOIC recommended presentations to all three divisional SAACS.
3.	ISSUE:	Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Committee.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee supported the Sportsmanship and Ethical Conducts Committee’s recommendation and efforts to broaden the guidelines for the Citizenship Award. The Division III SAAC supports increased opportunity to recognize student-athletes.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted information.
4.	ISSUE:	General Committees – Management Council Representation.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee supported Proposal No.16 to specify that Management Council members serving on Division III general committees shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members and shall be excluded from the total composition requirements for the respective committee.
Management Council Action:
	Deferred action. (See Supplement No. 20, Proposal No. 16.)

5.	ISSUE:	Regional Leadership Conferences.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee supported the concept that the regional leadership conferences should focus on Division III topics and issues. The committee discussed and made recommendations to the education outreach staff regarding issues to be considered for inclusion in the regional leadership conferences. Selected topics should include trust gap, dangerous drinking, sportsmanship, NCAA rules education, tolerance, diversity, the Division III philosophy, governance structure and leadership skills development.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
6.	ISSUE:	2002 Convention Legislation.
Committee’s Action:
	a. Legislation sponsored by the Division III membership. (1) The committee supported the following proposals: (a) Proposal No. 1-6 Resolution-Review of Championships. (b) Proposal No. 1-7 Definition of a Student-Athlete. (c) Proposal No. 1-8 Playing and Practice Seasons – Definitions. (d) Proposal No. 1-10 Playing and Practice Seasons – First Permissible Contest and Practice Date - Football. (e) Proposal No. 1-12 Playing and Practice Seasons – Football – Nontraditional Segment. (f) Proposal No. 1-13 Playing and Practice Seasons – Nontraditional Segment - Lacrosse. (g) Proposal No. 1-15 Championships – Minimum Number of Institutions – Exception – Men’s Volleyball. (h) Proposal No. 1-16 Championships – Men’s Volleyball. (2) The committee opposed the following proposals: (a) Proposal No. 1-9 Playing and Practice Seasons – Basketball-Preseason Practice Activities. (b) Proposal No. 1-11 Three Day Non-Contact, Conditioning Practice Period - Football. (c) Proposal No. 1-17 Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships. The committee endorses the idea for bracket expansion, although the committee needs more information on the specifics of percentages. (3) Proposal No.1-14 Contest Exceptions – Volleyball – Molten Championships. The committee supported the proposal if Proposal No. 1-15 is not adopted. If Proposal No. 1-15 is adopted, the committee would oppose Proposal No. 1-14. b. Legislation Sponsored by the NCAA Division III President’s Council. ? Proposal No. 3-6 & 8 Amateurism. The committee supported the amateurism package.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information. (See Supplement No. 19-a.)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

July 26, 2001 BB/DTD:skt