DIVISION III VALUES, GOALS AND PRIORITIES

 


MISSION STATEMENT

 


2002-04 GOALS

 

PLANNING
PRIORITIES
(SECTION V)

The primary purpose of the NCAA and Division III is to assist and involve all constituents (presidents, faculty athletics representatives, athletics administrators, coaches and student-athletes) in developing and maintaining consistent, equitable competitive opportunities and to ensure that our student-athletes' athletics endeavors are conducted in an environment that fosters the successful completion of all students' academic programs.

 

1.   Student-athlete welfare.

a.   Evaluate Division III championships.

·               Student-athlete experience.

·               Participation opportunities.

·               Hosting and site determination.

b.   Health and safety initiatives.

c.   Leadership conferences.

d.   Initiative grants for campus, conference and community programs.

 

2.   Diversity.

a.   Women and minority enhancement programs (strategic alliance, internship, NCAA Fellows).

b.   Initiative grants for campus and conference professional development.

 

3.   Membership education/communication.

a.   Regional seminars.

b.   Technology enhancements.

c.   Financial aid revisions and compliance.

d.   Initiative grants for conference, campus and community programs.

 

4.   Future of Division III – Role of Athletics.

a.   Playing and practice seasons.

b.   Eligibility and recruiting.

c.   Championships.

d.   Financial aid.

e.   Membership structure.

 

 

 

 

1.    Student-athlete welfare.

 

2.    Membership requirements, education and compliance issues.

 

3.    Communication and technology initiatives.

 

4.    Diversity.

 

5.    Enhance sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

 

6.    Enhance Division III identity.

 

7.    Governance process.

 

8.   Future of Division III – Role of Athletics.

 

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

July 18, 2002                              DTD/BB:jw