n The goal is for dialogue, discussion and feedback from the mem-bership
during the remainder of 2002 and throughout 2003. This will include discussions at various conference and association
meetings, as well as direct contact with CEOs by members of the Presidents
Council.
n January 12 ? A membership forum at the 2003
Convention.
n February 3-7 ? Draft survey reviewed by the Oversight
Group.
n February
14 ? Survey/letter mailed to Division III CEOs with copies to ADs, FARs, SWAs,
SAAC liaisons and commissioners, encouraging campus/conference dialogue before
signature.
n February
14 ? E-mail communication to solicit membership interest in participating in
the April 22-23 in-person focus group meetings to be held in Indianapolis.
n March
3 ? Reminder card/follow-up.
n March
5 ?Mellon Foundation visit by the Division III leadership and governance staff.
n March
7 ? Survey deadline.
n March
7-31 ? Research staff compiles and evaluates survey results.
n April
8 ? Oversight Group conference call to review survey results.
n April
14 ? Guest editorial in The NCAA News to encourage CEO involvement.
n April
14-15 ? Management Council review.
n April 22-23 ? Focus group in-person meetings in
Indianapolis.
n April 24 ? Presidents Council review.
n May 27-June 6 ? Subgroup conference calls.
n Mid-June ? Oversight Group conference call.
n Legislation will not be considered until the 2004
Convention, at the earliest.
n In
addition, legislation will include a delayed effective date (e.g., August 2006)
in order to give schools and conferences ample time to prepare for
implementation at the institutional and conference levels.