TIMETABLE 2003

 

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL/MANAGEMENT COUNCIL JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF DIVISION III

 

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.