MINUTES OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

JOINT MEETING OF THE
DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL AND PRESIDENTS COUNCIL

Dolphin Hotel	January 7, 2001
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Participants:
Ronald L. Applbaum, Kean University	Susan Bassett, William Smith College
Albert D. Bean Jr., University of Southern Maine	Christopher Bledsoe, New York University
Stanley Caine, Adrian College	Thomas Courtice, Ohio Wesleyan University
John DiBiaggio, Tufts University	Daniel A. DiBiasio, Wilmington College
Ann H. Die, Hendrix College	William Eng, Bernard M. Baruch College
Dee Fairchild, Grinnell College	John Galgano, Manhattanville College, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Myrtes Dunn Green, Stillman College	Muriel A. Howard, State University College at Buffalo
Amy Huchthausen, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee	Karen L. Johnson, Alfred University
Walter J. Johnson, North Central College	R. Kevin LaGree, Simpson College
Bette Landman, Beaver College	Louise O'Neal, Wellesley College
Oscar C. Page, Austin College	Leslie J. Poolman, Dickinson College
Joy L. Reighn, Rowan University	Gloria Scott, Bennett College
Marlene Springer, College of Staten Island	Kathryn Springsteen, Colby-Sawyer College
Truman D. Turnquist, Mount Union College	Christopher Walker, University of Redlands
Jeanie Watson, Nebraska Wesleyan University	Connee Zotos, Drew University
Bridget Belgiovine, NCAA, recording secretary	Daniel T. Dutcher, NCAA
Kristin Eden, NCAA	Kay Hawes, NCAA

M. Lee Pelton, Willamette University, and Peter W. Stanley, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges, were unable to attend.

[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 noon p.m. by the chair of the Presidents Council, President Die. All members were present as noted above.

1. Opening remarks. President Die welcomed members of both Councils, expressed appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the Division III membership throughout the year and reviewed the meeting schedule.

2. Review of the December 15, 2000, Administrative Committee minutes. The Management Council and Presidents Council approved the Administrative Committee appointments to the following Division III committees:

a. Financial Aid and Awards Committee – David Hildebrandt, student-athlete, Johnson and Wales University.

b. Management Council:

(1) Steve Argo, commissioner, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

(2) Suzanne Coffey, director of athletics, Bates College.

(3) Leon Lunder, director of athletics, Carleton College.

c. Committee on Infractions:

(1) Jone Dowd, senior woman administrator, Catholic University.

(2) Kenneth Magarian, director of athletics, Westerfield State College.

d. Interpretations and Legislation Committee – Timothy Gleason, commissioner, Ohio Athletic Conference.

e. Membership Committee:

(1) Del Malloy, director of athletics, Salve Regina University.

(2) Timothy Downes, director of athletics, California Institute of Technology.

3. Division III strategic planning.

a. Planning priorities overview. The Management Council and Presidents Council were provided with an overview of the Division III strategic-planning process and an update on key priorities and noted the potential positive impact of the new Division III initiatives.

b. Division III Initiatives Task Force. The Management Council and Presidents Council reviewed the development and purpose of the three-year plan and its impact for the membership. The Councils noted that John Biddiscombe, director of athletics at Wesleyan University and chair of the task force, would provide an update to the membership during the Convention business session.

4. Division III budget. The Management Council and Presidents Council:

a. Discussed the initial purpose for establishment of the Division III reserve: (1) manage membership growth; and (2) status of the Association’s broadcast agreement with CBS.

The Councils also noted that membership growth remains a key issue for the Association and for the division.

b. Recommended that the Division III Budget Committee undertake a review of the purpose of the Division III reserve, noting the new 11-year CBS broadcast agreement.

5. Confederate battle flag. The Management Council and Presidents Council discussed the proposed staff recommendation to be presented to the Executive Committee.

6. Key 2001 NCAA Convention legislative issues. The Management Council and Presidents Council reviewed Convention Proposals Nos. 46, 46-1, 46-2, 47, 48, 49 and 50.

7. Other business. The Management Council and Presidents Council discussed future joint meetings and recommended:

a. Increased time and opportunity to dialogue regarding Convention issues prior to formal action.

b. Discussion of select issues or topics affecting Division III.

c. Greater communication with chief executive officers on critical legislative issues.

8. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

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