MINUTES OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DIVISION III INTERPRETATIONS AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Teleconference August 1, 2002

Participants:

Suzanne Coffey, Bates College, chair

Travis Feezell, Whitman College

Timothy Gleason, Ohio Athletic Conference

Gary Karner, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Julie Katz, Vassar College

Garnett Purnell, Wittenburg University

Sandra L. Slabik, Neumann College

Mweni Ekpo, NCAA

Bo Kerin, NCAA

Charlie Wilson, Olivet College, was unable to participate.

[Note: While certain items in the agenda were acted on at various times throughout the meeting, all final actions within a given topic are combined in these minutes for convenience of reference. 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 telephone conference was called to order at 10 a.m. Central time. All members were present as noted above.

1. Announcements. It was announced that the committee members would soon be receiving spiral-bound copies of the 2002-03 Division III Manual.

2. Review of Minutes of the June 20-21 In-person Meeting.

IT WAS VOTED

?That the June 20-21, 2002, in-person minutes be approved as written.?

3. Review of July 19 Teleconference Minutes.

IT WAS VOTED

?That the July 19, 2002, teleconference minutes be approved as written.?

4. Update Regarding NCAA Division III Management Council Actions. The committee discussed action taken by the Management Council during its July meeting. It was noted that the Council approved all of the nine action items forwarded by the interpretations and legislation committee.

5. Review of NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.1.2 (Four-Year College Prospects). The committee reviewed and approved draft legislation regarding its recommended revisions to Bylaw 13.1.1.2 (Four-Year College Prospects).

IT WAS VOTED

?That Bylaw 13.1.1.2 be editorially revised to clarify contact restrictions regarding four-year college prospects.?

6. Review of NCAA Division III Bylaws 30 and 31 Deregulation. The committee reviewed and approved revised draft legislation regarding the deregulation of Bylaws 30 and 31.

7. Review of the use of ?with? and ?against? in Bylaw 17. The committee began its initial review of this issue with the sports of archery through fencing. Final recommendations will be made once all sports have been reviewed.

8. Possible Incorporation of the January 29, 2001, Official Interpretation -- Benefits Resulting from an Established Relationship (III). The committee continued its discussion regarding whether to incorporate this interpretation into the Division III manual. The committee requested to review draft legislation before making a decision.

9. Future In-Person Meetings and Teleconferences.

a. September 4, 2002, via teleconference 2 p.m. Eastern time.

b. October 2, 2002, via teleconference 2 p.m. Eastern time.

c. November 6, 2002, via teleconference 2 p.m. Eastern time.

d. December 4, 2002, via teleconference 2 p.m. Eastern time.

e. January 30-31, 2003, site to be determined in Key West, Florida.

f. June 23-24, Indianapolis, Indiana.

10. Adjournment. The teleconference adjourned at 10:55 a.m.

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