RELATED TO
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENT NO. 11

NCAA DIVISION III STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Summary of Recommendations

ACTION ITEMS ? MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ONLY

1. ISSUE:	Certification of Student-Athlete Insurance Coverage.
Committee Recommendation:
Endorse the committee?s position of support for the proposal from the Risk Management and Insurance Task Force that requires member institutions to certify student-athlete insurance coverage.
Management Council Action:
Agreed to review legislative proposals related to risk management and insurance task force reports at its July meeting.
2. ISSUE:	Finance of Insurance for Injuries and Illness not Related to Practice or Competition.
Committee Recommendation:
Endorse the committee?s position of opposition to the proposal from the Risk Management and Insurance Task Force that would permit member institutions to provide insurance to student-athletes for any illness or injury, regardless of whether it occurs in the act of their roles as athletes.
Management Council Action:
Endorsed the committee?s position.

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

1. ISSUE:	New Member Orientation.
Committee Action:
The committee welcomed five new members: Brad Coffey, Christina Gipson, Natalie Lyons, Dave Masilunas and Adam Mohr. The new members participated in an orientation session with the executive subcommittee and NCAA staff.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
2. ISSUE:	Joint SAAC.
Committee Action:
The committee referred the following recommendations to the Joint SAAC at its January 11 meeting. American Indian Mascot Usage by Member Institutions. The committee supports the Minority and Opportunity Interests Committee?s recommendation opposing the use of American Indian mascots by member institutions. The committee believes the use of American Indian mascots definitely could be considered offensive to American Indians and, therefore, should not be used, especially in cases where the local tribes are against the usage. Purpose of Joint SAAC. The committee supports the continued existence of a Joint SAAC, with the possibility of minor adjustments. Currently, the Joint SAAC is run by the communications team and conducts meetings twice a year (January and July). The committee feels these meetings are productive and are a good place to address issues that affect all student-athletes regardless of division. However, the committee noted that the Joint SAAC meetings may be better served to be run by the chair and vice-chair of each division. The committee agreed that the Joint SAAC meetings should include both information and action items. Further, the committee noted that the Joint SAAC should have an avenue to report, possibly to President Myles Brand or the NCAA Executive Committee.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
3. ISSUE:	Project Team Reports.
Committee Action:
The committee received oral reports from project team representatives. It was determined that the Amateurism Project Team should be eliminated. Julia Brown was named as chair of the Community Service Project Team and Jami Goldman was named chair of the Regional Leadership Conference Project Team.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
4. ISSUE:	2003 Legislative Proposals.
Committee Action:
The committee reviewed its positions on the following legislative proposals for the 2003 NCAA Convention: Proposal No. 40 ? playing and practice seasons ? basketball ? first contest date. The committee opposed the proposal. Proposal No. 41 ? playing and practice seasons ? playing seasons regulations. The committee opposed the proposal. Proposal No. 41-1 ? playing and practice seasons ? playing seasons regulations. The committee opposed the proposal. Proposal No. 42 ? executive regulations ? selection of teams for championships participation ? automatic qualification. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 43 ? executive regulations ? selection of teams and individuals for championships. The committee opposed the proposal. Proposal No. 44 ? amateurism ? professional team ? definition. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 45 ? recruiting ? definition of contact. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 46 ? recruiting ? eligibility ramifications ? restitution for improper benefits. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 47 ? recruiting ? de minimus violations. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 48 ? eligibility ? seasons of competition ? waiver. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 49 ? playing and practice seasons ? noncollegiate, amateur competition ? basketball. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 50 ? playing and practice seasons ? number of contests - ice hockey. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 51 ? playing and practice seasons ? tennis ? preseason practice. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 52 ? playing and practice seasons ? indoor and outdoor track and field ? length of playing season. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 53 ? National Collegiate Championships ? women?s bowling. The committee supported the proposal. Proposal No. 54 ? membership ? emerging sports ? rugby. The committee supported the proposal.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
5. ISSUE:	Division III Student-Athlete Regional Leadership Conference.
Committee Action:
The committee reviewed feedback from the Division III Student-Athlete Regional Leadership Conference evaluations for the conference held November 8-10, 2002, in Boston, Massachusetts. The committee will look to incorporate the suggestions at its next conference January 31-February 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.

6. ISSUE:	Division III Issues.
Committee Action:
The committee will continue to review athletically related activity time limitations through soliciting feedback from other student-athletes and considering a specific weekly time limitation that would be appropriate.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
7. ISSUE:	Conflict of Interest Policy.
Committee Action:
The committee discussed whether SAAC members who graduate from college and become a college administrator or coach or both should resign from the committee or relinquish leadership positions. The committee decided against developing a conflict of interest policy at this time.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.
8. ISSUE:	Division III SAAC Chronology of Work Completed
Committee Action:
The committee reviewed a draft of the SAAC chronology, which contains a complete history of the committee?s achievements and initiatives.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information.