NCAA DIVISION III
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
ACADEMIC ISSUES
SUBCOMMITTEE
1. ACTION ITEMS.
a. Nontraditional
Academic Calendar – NCAA Bylaw 14.1.8.2.2.1.1.
(1) Recommendation. Accept 2.3 credits as the comparable
minimum academic load for practice and competition for
(2) Rationale. The NCAA Division III Management Council
Academic Issues Subcommittee acknowledged the unique academic calendar at Knox
and the official designation by the registrar of 2.3 credits as the minimum
full-time program of studies for the college. The subcommittee determined that 2.3
credits at Knox was roughly equivalent to 12 standard credit hours. This was a second request from Knox. The subcommittee initially recommended that
student-athletes remain enrolled in at least two credits per term, but maintain
an average of 2.5 credits for each term of attendance at Knox. The college sought the 2.3 credit
standard to be consistent with institutional policies for all students.
(3) Budget Impact. None.
Committee
chair: Leon Lunder,
Staff
Liaison: Leah
Nilsson, Membership Services