MEMORANDUM

October 4, 2005

TO: NCAA Division III Presidents Council

NCAA Division III Management Council.

FROM: Bridget Belgiovine

Director for Division III

Dan Dutcher

Vice-President for Division III

Leah Nilsson

Associate Director of Membership Services/Division III Governance Liaison.

SUBJECT: 2006 NCAA Convention – Proposal Groupings.

In accordance with NCAA policy, the Council must approve the 2006 NCAA Convention groupings of proposals as they will appear in the 2006 Convention Official Notice. The groupings indicate the order in which the membership will vote on the proposals.

Presidents Council Grouping (20 – Roll call Votes)

2-6 Amateurism – Promotional Activities

2-9 Recruiting – Tryouts -- Exception

2-13 Eligibility – Seasons of Participation – Participation at Any Collegiate Institution

2-12 Eligibility – Seasons of Competition

2-11 Eligibility – Graduate Student/Postbaccalaureate Participation -- Exception

2-25 Division III Membership – Sports Sponsorship – Minimum Contest Requirements

2-23 Division III Membership – Active Membership – Sports Sponsorship Requirement

2-24 Division III Membership – Active Membership – Sports Sponsorship Requirement – Six Sports for Males/Mixed and Female Teams

2-2 Division III Membership and Championships Selection – Member Conference – Self-Study Guide and Limited Realignment Period

2-1 Division III Membership – Maximum Capacity

2-21 Division III Membership – Philosophy Statement – Integration of Administration – Academic Performance – Admission Policies

2-22 Division III Membership – Philosophy Statement – Elimination of In-Region Competition Emphasis

2-28 Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation – Maximum Size of Championships Fields

2-27 Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation – Automatic Qualification – Seven Institution Requirement – Two-Year Grace Period

2-29 Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation – Primary Criteria – Ranking and Selection – Strength-of-Season Index

2-17 Playing and Practice Seasons – Exception to Playing Season Limitations and Contest Exemption – Postseason Championship Event

2-18 Playing and Practice Seasons – Nontraditional Segment Length and Maximum Contest Limitations

2-3 Institutional Control – Self-Study Report – Failure to Submit

2-15 Financial Aid – Failure to Submit Annual Electronic Report – Application of Restricted Membership Status

General Grouping (Nine – Individual Paddle Votes)

2-4 Ethical Conduct – Unethical Conduct – Prescription Drugs

2-5 Personnel – Limitations on Scouting of Opponents – Exhibition Contests

2-7 Recruiting – Official Visits – Meal Location

2-8 Recruiting – Official Visits – Meal Location

2-10 Recruiting – Prohibited Expenses – Donation of Used Athletics Equipment

2-14 Eligibility – Transfer Residence Requirement – Championship Eligibility

2-16 Awards and Benefits – Benefits, Gifts and Services – Permissible – Occasional Meals

2-19 Playing and Practice Seasons – First Contest and Practice Date – Football

2-20 Playing and Practice Seasons – Maximum Contest Limitations – Lacrosse

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