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FUTURE OF DIVISION III – PHASE II
OVERSIGHT GROUP TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL NO. 66

The NCAA Division III Administrative Committee approved the goal, charge, composition and timetable at its February 18, 2004, meeting.

Goal. The governance structure embraces the diversity of the Division III membership; affirms its commitment to work together to ensure that athletics is celebrated as an integral part of each institution’s mission and culture; and enhances respect for the philosophical tenet of institutional and conference autonomy.

Charge. To implement 2004 Convention Proposal No. 66 Resolution – Division III strategic planning and membership growth. Implementation will include discussions at various conference and Association meetings, as well as direct contact with chief executive officers (CEOs), directors of athletics (ADs), faculty athletics representatives (FARs), senior woman administrators (SWAs), commissioners and student-athletes by members of the Division III Presidents and Management Councils.

Focus Year 1 (2004-05).

Ÿ Consider issues related to membership growth and diversity as part of the division’s ongoing strategic-planning process. (Membership Committee, Strategic-Planning Subcommittee)

Ÿ Actively consult with and involve the leadership of the Association, including the NCAA president and NCAA Executive Committee regarding the Association-wide ramifications of the growth and diversity of the Division III membership. (Management Council, Presidents Council, Executive Committee)

Ÿ Review issues related to broad-based program philosophy and related issues regarding sport sponsorship and program equity. (Membership Committee)

Ÿ Present an interim report to the membership at the 2005 NCAA Convention. (Management Council, Presidents Council, oversight group)

Focus Year 2 (2005-06).

Ÿ Review appropriate championships and postseason access and funding. (Championships Committee, Budget Committee)

Ÿ Review access to other NCAA programs and services. (Membership Committee, NCAA staff)

Ÿ Consider steps to further enhance institutional and conference autonomy including issues related to more restrictive legislative standards, practices and initiatives, such as coaching and travel squad limits. (Membership Committee, Interpretations and Legislation Committee)

Ÿ Present a final report with associated legislation, as appropriate, for consideration at the 2006 Convention. (Management Council, Presidents Council, oversight group)

Composition.

Presidents Council

Ÿ John Fry, president, Franklin & Marshall College.

Ÿ Dale Knobel, president, Denison University.

Ÿ John McCardell, president, Middlebury College.

Ÿ Deborah Stanley, president, State University of University at Oswego.

Ÿ Phil Stone, president, Bridgewater College (Virginia), chair.

Ÿ Jeanie Watson, president, Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Ÿ Vice-chair, to be determined (TBD).

Management Council

Ÿ Steve Argo, commissioner, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Ÿ Jennifer Braaten, president, Ferrum College.

Ÿ Suzanne Coffey, director of athletics, Bates College.

Ÿ Val Cushman, director of athletics, Randolph Macon Woman’s College.

Ÿ Travis Feezell, director of athletics, Whitman College.

Ÿ Doug Hastad, chancellor, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.

Ÿ Karen Johnson, director of institutional research, Alfred University.

Ÿ David Masilunas, student-athlete, Penn State, The Behrend Campus.

Ÿ Michael Miranda, faculty athletics representative, Plattsburgh State University.

Ÿ Dick Strockbine, director of athletics, University of Dallas.