MINUTES OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Hyatt Regency Savannah April 10-11, 2006

Savannah, Georgia

Participants:

Jennifer Braaten, Ferrum College

Valerie Cushman, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College

Jone Dowd, Catholic University

Patricia Epps, Franklin & Marshall College

Tim Gleason, Ohio Athletic Conference

Larry Glover, Fisk University

Kristen Hall, Bard College

Rudy Keeling, Emerson College

Del Malloy, Salve Regina University

Heather Mathis, student-athlete, Maryville College

Kevin McHugh, The College of New Jersey

Michael Miranda, Plattsburgh State University of New York

Jack Ohle, Wartburg College

Rosy Resch, University of Chicago

Sandra Slabik, Neumann College

Richard Strockbine, University of Dallas

Michael Unwin, student-athlete, Lasell College

Kay Whitley, Sul Ross State University

Charlie Wilson, Olivet College

Matt Banker, NCAA

Bridget Belgiovine, NCAA, recording secretary

Jack Copeland, NCAA

Daniel T. Dutcher, NCAA

Jennifer Kearns, NCAA

Debbie Kresge, NCAA

Leah Nilsson, NCAA

Susan Peal, NCAA

Myles Brand, president of the NCAA; Elsa Cole, General Counsel; Bernard Franklin, NCAA senior vice-president for governance and membership; and Delise O’Meally, NCAA attended portions of the meeting.

[Note: These minutes contain only actions taken (formal votes or stated "sense of the meeting") in accordance with NCAA policy regarding minutes of all Association entities. While certain items on the Council's agenda were acted on at various times throughout the meeting, all final actions within a given topic are combined in these minutes for convenience of reference.]

Monday, April 10

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 a.m. by the chair, Mr. Miranda. All members were present as noted above.

1. Welcome and Announcements. Mr. Miranda welcomed members to the meeting. He reviewed the schedule for the day.

2. Rosters, Future Meeting Schedule and Division III Newsletter. The Council reviewed the roster, future meeting schedule and newsletter, noting no changes.

3. Previous Minutes. The Council reviewed the minutes of its January 6, 2006, meeting; the January 7, 2006, Presidents Council meeting; the January 9, 2006, Post Convention
Management Council meeting; and the January 9, 2006, Executive Committee meeting.

It was VOTED

“That the minutes of the Management Council’s January 6, 2006, meeting; and the January 9, 2006, Post Convention Management Council meeting be approved.”

4. Committee/Subcommittee Reports.

a. Association-Wide Committees.

(1) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS). The Council recommended the Presidents Council:

(a) Division III Year-Round Drug-Testing Pilot. Institute a two-year year-round voluntary drug testing pilot in Division III with no penalties, effective August 2006, to include:

· May 2006 – NCAA memo explaining program and call for institutional volunteers.

· June 2006 – National Center for Drug Free Sport memo to volunteer institutions explaining procedures including selection of drug-testing site coordinators.

· Participating schools will administer drug-testing consent form, educate athletes and select drug-testing site coordinator.

· Emphasis on education for participating schools.

· 2000 samples collected each year ($200 per sample = $400,000).

· 200 participating institutions per year; 10 athletes per school.

· Specimens collected according to NCAA protocol using Drug Free Sport trained collectors.

· Lab will not test “B” samples.

· Sports selected by National Center for Drug Free Sport.

· Year one collections – August 2006 to May 2007.

· Men’s targeted sports – Football, baseball, wrestling, men’s lacrosse.

· Women’s targeted sports – to be determined.

· Year two – to be determined after year one data.

· Only Division III sports; not Division I sponsored sports on Division III campuses.

(b) Coaches Sports Safety Training – First Aid and CPR. Sponsor legislation for the 2007 Convention to mandate all coaches conducting practice, competition, skill instructions, and strength and conditioning sessions to be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defibrillation (AED) and to have reviewed emergency plan activation policies, effective August 2007. Council noted that the rationale should include ability of conferences to purchase equipment via Tiers Two and Three of the Division III Strategic Initiatives Grant Program.

(c) 2004-05 Drug-Testing Results. Approved publication of the
results of the NCAA drug-testing program for the period from 2004-05, effective immediately.

The Council also:

(d) University of California, Los Angeles, Laboratory Training.
Approved committee member travel to attend training at the UCLA Sports Analytical Laboratory in the spring 2007.

(e) Bylaw 31.2.3.5 (Medical Exceptions). Agreed to adopt noncontroversial legislation and a common provision voting line to indicate that the banned drug class (b) Anabolic Agents be added to the list of classes for which a medical exception may be requested, effective August 2006.

(f) Committee Chair. Approved Jerry Koloskie, senior associate director of athletics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as chair, effective September 1, 2006.

(2) Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC). The Council accepted the information that the committee:

(a) The Black Coaches Association (BCA) Hiring Report Card.
Reviewed the 2004-05 Black Coaches Association (BCA) Hiring Report Card published in October 2005. The report card uses official NCAA data; however, the conclusions and grades were determined by the BCA and the Paul Robeson Research Center for Academic and Athletic Prowess. The committee requested a response to the report card, which should be published in The NCAA News. [Subsequent to this report, it was noted that Robert Vowels, MOIC chair, published a response to the BCA report card in The NCAA News.]

(b) MOIC Strategic Plan. Reviewed each objective of the 2003-05 MOIC strategic plan. Dr. Bernard Franklin, senior vice president for governance and membership, suggested researching recruitment and retention of coaches, administrators and officials at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to improve opportunities for people of color. The committee also discussed ways to address the challenges faced by people of color in officiating and noted that there was an inaccurate perception of the quality of officials from HBCU conferences. The committee requested that the NCAA Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) staff continues to work with the Division I athletics certification program

and the Divisions II and III self-study programs to enhance those programs with a diversity and inclusion plan that will ensure that institutions are being held accountable in this area.

(c) NCAA Centennial Convention Review. Was provided with an overview of the 2006 NCAA Convention and noted the success of the ODI reception and screening of the motion picture “Glory Road.” The staff noted that the ODI will conduct a session at each Convention. The committee expressed its support of the work/life balance initiative and requested that staff continue to explore this area.

(d) Native American Mascot Issue. Dr. Franklin provided the committee with a detailed review of the issues surrounding American Indian mascots, imagery or nicknames in intercollegiate athletics and provided an update on the appeals process. He noted that the NCAA Executive Committee policy on the use of Native American mascots, nicknames and references at NCAA Championship events was effective February 1, 2006.

(e) American Football Coaches Association (AFCA/Black Coaches Association (BCA) Survey. Was provided with the AFCA survey results conducted during the BCA session in January 2006. The purpose of the survey was to solicit views on the perception of the NCAA Men’s Coaches Academy and the participants’ preparedness for upper athletics coaching positions upon completion of the academy. The committee pointed out that the survey was a useful tool to address the disparate views between the actual purpose and the respondents’ view of the academy. Also, the committee discussed ways to enhance the program and suggested that athletics directors and presidents complete the same survey in order to compare the results. Staff noted that the ODI is working on a new NCAA Coaches Academy initiative for all entry-level coaches.

(f) NCAA National Office Internship Program. Was provided an update on the selection process and demographic breakdown of the 2006-07 NCAA Internship Program and noted that interns were chosen by February 21, 2006.

(3) NCAA Olympic Sports Liaison Committee. The Council also accepted the information that the committee:

The Council:

(a) Review of NCAA Bylaw 16.8.1.3. Agreed to adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend Bylaw 16.8.1.3-(b) to allow institutions to provide expenses for student-athletes to participate in one qualifying competition for each of the listed elite events per academic year.

(b) Review NCAA/U.S. Olympic Committee Task Force Recommendation for Adoption of the Value Statement. Endorsed the value statement from the NCAA/U.S. Olympic Committee Task Force report.

(c) Update from the U.S. Olympic Committee. That Steve Roush, director of elite performance in the sport partnerships division, represented the U.S. Olympic Committee and reported on finances, organizational structure and addressed concerns. Mr. Roush recommended communication between the sport-partnership liaisons and the committee.

(d) Recognition of Olympic Athletes Participating in NCAA Championships. Discussed a mechanism by which the NCAA could recognize student-athletes who participate in the Olympics. It was suggested that such athletes should be recognized at the NCAA championship events. Currently, information about student-athlete participation in the Olympics is not compiled by the NCAA. A mechanism needs to be developed by which such information is gathered in a timely manner. In an effort to begin this process, the committee will contact each NCAA institution’s sports information director and athletics director to request the names of student-athletes who participated in the Olympic Games. Further, the committee will continue to determine the appropriate manner in which to recognize these athletes at the NCAA championship.

(e) Review of Athletics-Activities Waivers. Reviewed the athletics-activity waiver process and guidelines employed by the student-athlete reinstatement staff. Prior to the 2004 Olympic Games,
concerns were raised regarding the number of athletics-activities

waivers. The committee has been tracking the issue. Large numbers of waivers are not filed, and there does not appear to be any notable abuses within the requests. The committee will continue to monitor the issue.

(f) Education Outreach Goal. Discussed ways in which to improve its education efforts. The committee reviewed and approved the “Student-Athlete Frequently Asked Questions for Olympic and National Governing Bodies Participation and Competition.” This document will be posted on the committee’s Web site and forwarded to the NCAA Divisions II and III Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAACs) for suggestions on distribution strategies. The committee will be considering restructuring and changes in the delivery method of the handbook that is provided to each of the national governing bodies.

(g) Olympic Sports Liaison Committee History and Future Direction. Was formed in the early 1990s to serve as a liaison between the U.S. Olympic Committee and the NCAA and to provide a platform to discuss differences in organizational missions (U.S. Olympic Committee-gold medals and NCAA-educational opportunity). Historically, the committee catered to communicating legislative changes but is currently focusing on educational initiatives to support endangered sports. The committee discussed the three fronts needed to address the future of intercollegiate athletics: (1) national governing bodies; (2) SAACs; and (3) U.S. Olympic Committee. The committee recommended communicating with the NCAA championships staff regarding the inclusion of national governing bodies in sport committees.

(h) Equestrian as an Emerging Sport in NCAA Division III. Reviewed a request from the U.S. equestrian Federation to consider sponsoring legislation to add equestrian as an emerging sport for women in Division III. Since the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics (CWA) oversees the establishment of emerging sports for women, the issue was forwarded to the CWA. Further, it also was recommended that the U.S. Equestrian Federation engage the Division III membership in the discussion of the addition of the sport.

(i) Meeting with National Governing Bodies. Met with representatives from various national governing bodies.

· USA Shooting. USA Shooting recognizes the NCAA rifle program as a strong feeder system to their program, as there are 27 NCAA institutions sponsoring the sport of shooting and 90 percent of the student-athletes are also involved in Olympic development program. USA shooting raised two concerns with the committee. First, the international target standards are not consistent with the collegiate targets. The Olympic level uses electronic targets which recently have been used for NCAA championships. USA shooting requested that the NCAA purchase the electronic target system. The committee asked for additional information regarding recent budget requests that had been submitted to the Council. Second, USA Shooting requested legislative changes to allow increased participation by
student-athletes with the national team and increased attendance to national team try-out events. USA Shooting suggested an NCAA exception for participation in any USA Shooting certified event. The committee considered this recommendation as part of its broader discussion regarding the provision of expenses for national team tryouts.

· U.S. Bowling Congress. U.S. Bowling Congress presented information related to the SMART program, a scholarship management program acquired in June 2005 that is overseen by the U.S. Bowling Congress. Events that wish to participate in this program will have their competition and scholarship award reviewed, approved and managed by the U.S. Bowling Congress.

· USA Field Hockey. USA Field Hockey presented an update on the status of the Elite Performance Training Center Program. The purpose of this program is to provide a high-level training program for athletes not prepared for the residence program due to age and/or athletics skill. The program consists of six regional training centers across various campuses which can support up to 50 participants. In addition, USA Field Hockey asked the committee to consider a legislative change that would allow international student-athletes to participate in the program to elevate the level of play and to improve domestic athletes. The international student-athletes would serve as elite-training squads but would not participate on the national team. The

committee discussed this issue but, at this time, is not forwarding a legislative recommendation. The committee noted the intent of allowing participation in these activities is to provide the opportunity for participation on the national team and since these athletes are not eligible for the national team, the committee does not believe that a legislative change is warranted.

· USA Archery. USA Archery has experienced significant growth in elementary and high school physical education programs as 40 states have adopted youth archery programs. The increased participation and exposure at the grassroots level is anticipated to increase the demand for archery at the collegiate level. USA Archery is concerned with the recent decline in archery programs at the collegiate level and requested information on how to increase participation opportunities. USA Archery also requested increased promotion of the sport through NCAA media outlets. USA Archery noted the sport is a great opportunity for women. The committee noted that these concepts are being considered as part of discussions regarding the decline of Olympic sports.

· USA Volleyball. Both the men and women brought several issues for consideration by the committee including the distinction in scholarships between men and women, expansion of the men’s championship bracket, the differences between international and NCAA playing rules, as well as the desire for expansion of the provision of expenses to student-athletes for participation in international events.

· USA Basketball. USA Basketball has struggled to solicit elite athlete participation and believes the following concerns contribute to the lack of participation: broken-time payments, Operation Gold allocations and academic requirements for NCAA eligibility. The committee requested the USA Basketball put their specific requests in writing and add more specificity to their requests. The committee was not included to support changes to progress-toward-degree requirements but was interested in more information regarding broken-time payments and Operation Gold.

· USA Team Handball. USA Team Handball provided an update in the development of the national team and grassroots programs. The national team development includes a

residency program with State University College at Cortland and the development of the Northeast Team Handball Conference. USA Team Handball has been working through intercollegiate club programs and is currently seeking institutional support for status as a varsity sport.

· USA Wrestling. USA Wrestling discussed current NCAA legislative restrictions on elite-level participation. In addition, USA Wrestling inquired about moving legislation forward to allow former student-athletes to participate in institutional practice sessions with current student-athletes. Finally, USA Wrestling inquired about emerging sport status for women’s wrestling and the need for NCAA recognition to assist in the elevation of the sport to varsity status. The committee notes that several of the issues were being considered as part of the broader discussion of participation in elite events. In addition, the committee reminded USA Wrestling of the emerging sports for women requirements.

· USA Water Polo. USA Water Polo expressed a desire to increase sport sponsorship for men and women, increase playing and practice opportunities, and adjusting the competitive schedule to coincide with the international championships. USA Water Polo has selected elite
student-athletes to participate in the “Premiere League” which is the recognized national governing body development program after the competitive season. USA Water Polo has concerns regarding the limitations imposed under Bylaw 17.29.9.1.2.2 and would like to expand participation opportunities to all water polo student-athletes outside of the Premiere League to allow sport expansion to other regions of the country. NCAA women’s polo competitive season is conducive to international championship structure whereas the men’s competitive season is not. USA Water Polo also would like to expand the championship brackets to include more teams to increase participation opportunities and exposure.

(4) Postgraduate Scholarship Committee. The Council accepted the information regarding awardees noting 10 men and seven women representing Division III:

(a) Men awardees. Jared L. Atwood, Truman State University; Nicholas D. Bazaldua, University of North Texas; Cory D. Cangelosi, University of Central Arkansas; Patrick Colas, Radford University; Matthew P. Davey, University of California, San Diego; Andrew T. Day, Wheaton College (Illinois); Thomas W. DeCato, University of Pittsburgh; Reed J. Doughty, University of Northern Colorado; Christopher T. Dunsheath, Bradley University; Gergely B. Fabian, St. Francis College (New York); Nicholas W. Frederickson, Quincy University; Stephen V. Harris, Carleton College; Nicholas J. Hartigan, Brown University; Nathan A. Johnson, Washington and Lee University; Scott C. Keller, Nebraska Wesleyan University; Brad R. Lowery, South Dakota State University; Santo Maimone IV, Case Western Reserve University; Remington J. Moll, University of Missouri, Columbia; Timothy I. Morgan Jr., St. Thomas Acquinas College; Rudolph N. Niswanger, Louisiana State University; Douglas A. Phillips, John Carroll
University; Francis J. Prince III, University of Puget Sound, Justin M. Risma, Wheaton College (Illinois); DeMeco M. Ryans, University of Alabama, Tuscaloose; Scott L. Schwartz, Trinity University (Texas); Grant N. Scott, Haverford College; John R. Tumbleston, Elon University; Peter D. Varellas, Stanford University; and David A. Watson, Carleton College.

(b) Women awardees. Erin E. Ashton, East Tennessee State University; Amanda J. Bales, University of Missouri, Columbia; Kayla M. Bashore, Indiana University, Bloomington; Anne G. Bersagel, Wake Forest University; Caron R. Blotch, Western Kentucky
University; Olivia A. Cole, North Dakota State University; Joanna L. DeLuze, University of Massachusetts at Lowell; Christine M. Harms, University of Nevada, Reno; Angela M. Homan, Auburn University; Kristen M. Jehl, Virginia Wesleyan College; Melanie L. Kasparek, University of Rhode Island; Kathryn M. Kramer,
Winona State University; Kristen L. Larson, Emporia State University; Lindsey B. Martin, Abilene Christian University; Megan McGrane, University of Pittsburgh; Chelsea O. McKell, Brigham Young University; Natalie B. Muren, Williamette University; Julie Nemergut, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Renee E. Neuner, University of Chicago; Deborah A. Newman, University of New Hampshire; Jamie Pelusi, University of Pittsburgh; Catherine A. Rivkin, Yale University; Jodie L. Schoppmann, State University College at Potsdam; Anita J. Stavin, Vassar College; Katy B. Tran, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kristen L. Votapek,

Northern Kentucky University; Sarah A. Wall, Ohio Wesleyan University; Colleen E. Wirtz, Denison University; and Leah T. Wurm, College of St. Benedict.

(5) Committee on Women’s Athletics. The Council:

(a) Use of Male Practice Players. Agreed to gather information on the issue of male practice payers in women’s sports:

· Engage the Division III Virtual Focus Groups in a discussion of the topic. Solicit feedback from Division III women’s softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and ice hockey sport committees. (See Below)

· Engage in discussion during Division III sessions at NCAA Gender Equity Issues Forum and NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. (See Below)

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