DIVISION III INITIATIVES TASK FORCE

Summary of Recommendations

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL ACTION ITEM

ISSUE:		Assessment and Overall Review of Initiatives – Recommendations for 2004-05 and 2005-06 Initiative Budgets.
Task Force Recommendation:
	Approve the reallocation of resources for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 Division III initiative budgets. [Attachment] $4,270,220 for 2004-05/$4,069,000 for 2005-06
Management Council Recommendation:
	Approve the reallocation of resources of $4,270,220 for 2004-05 and $4,069,000 for 2005-06 and forward to the Budget Committee.
Presidents Council Action:

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

1. ISSUE:		2000-03 Three-Year Compilation of Results.
Task Force Action:
	The task force reviewed the summary results for the first three years of the initiatives program, noting that the overall goal to expand the reach of the membership to address the three key areas – diversity; membership education and communication; and student-athlete welfare – was being met with few exceptions. The allocation of resources to support nonchampionships initiatives for the first three-year period totaled $8,746,523 ($7,794,443 initiatives and $952,080 overhead). The task force noted its pleasure with the success of many programs. The task force also noted that the evaluation and assessment would provide opportunity for adjustments in preparation for the 2004-06 biennial budget process.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.

2. ISSUE:		2002-03 Executive Summary.
Task Force Action:
	The task force reviewed the 2002-03 initiatives executive summary and grant recipients. It was noted that unallocated resources ($588,216) from the 2002-03 budget would be reallocated to replenish the Division III reserve.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
3. ISSUE:		2003-04 Initiative Summary.
Task Force Action:
	The task force reviewed the 2003-04 initiatives summary, noting the previous action for reallocation: (1) Reinstate $150,000 for 10 additional interns to the women and minority internship program. (2) Reinstate $300,000 for initiative grant funds ($100,000 each to diversity, membership education, student-athlete welfare) and increase to $10,000 per institution, plus a maximum of four grants awarded at the discretion of the selection committee for up to $15,000 each. Increase collaborative grant to $25,000. (3) Reinstate $150,000 to the conference technology grant and an additional $50,000 to accommodate 40 conferences. (4) Add $20,000 to the conference student-athlete advisory committee grant to accommodate 40 conferences. (5) Previously approved $350,000 for financial aid review. (6) Use of $1,023,340 from the Division III reserve. The task force also noted the budget impact: $4,553,750 – ($3,919,750 Initiatives and $634,000 overhead). .
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.

4. ISSUE:		Initiatives Task Force Transition.
Task Force Action:
	The task force discussed its role and transition of responsibilities as part of the ongoing Division III and Association-wide strategic planning processes. It was determined that the September 2003 meeting was the final meeting of the group and that the responsibilities for monitoring and evaluating the initiatives program would be incorporated into the work of the Division III Strategic-Planning Subcommittee. It was noted that members serving on numerous selection committees would remain to ensure consistency in the selection processes. The task force members were thanked for their four-year service on behalf of the Division III governance structure and membership.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
5. ISSUE:		Membership Communication Initiatives.
Task Force Action:
	The task force recommended that the December edition of the Division III newsletter contain information about the Division III Initiatives Task Force meeting, along with the recommendations for funding for the 2004-06 budget cycle.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.