RELATED TO
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENT NOS. 7-a,
7-b, 8, 9, 10 and 11

NCAA DIVISION III PRESIDENTS COUNCIL/MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF DIVISION III

Summary of Recommendations

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS

1. ISSUE:		Financial Aid – Athletics Fund Endowments (Proposal No. 58).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, no changes.
Presidents Council Action:
2. ISSUE:		Financial Aid – Annual Electronic Reporting Process (Proposal No. 59).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent of the legislation, noting that the "burden" issue may be shifted to the NCAA staff due to an amended report format using institutional reporting processes to submit information. The format will be used during the pre-pilot to assist in evaluating the institutional burden.
Presidents Council Action:
3. ISSUE:		Eligibility – Determining Season of Eligibility – Minimum Amount of Participation (Proposal No. 56).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Sponsor amendment-to-amendment to apply to traditional segment only. The Council also discussed: · Student manager/volunteer coach – if not certified, can only participate occasionally. · Specifically define medical hardship waiver, including principle for a student-athlete unable to compete due to lack of competition or physical condition cleared for full participation. Council rationale: · The proposal would not significantly reduce practice time during the nontraditional season, since the nontraditional segment competition is limited and often occurs only at the end of the segment. · A host of challenging interpretative issues related to practice during the nontraditional segment. · Concerns about the proposal's impact during years when student-athletes engage in such activities as student teaching or study abroad. · Intent that participation in athletics be limited to four years.
Presidents Council Action:
4. ISSUE:		Division III Philosophy Statement – Athletics Recruiting (Proposal No. 70).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, noting: 1. The principle does not supercede any Bylaw 13 provisions. 2. Eliminate "off-campus" aspect of the title. 3. Institutional principles and standards are applicable for all recruitment practices.
Presidents Council Action:
5. ISSUE:		Recruiting – Permission to Contact – Self-Release (Proposal No. 55).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, noting: 1. Applicable only to Division III-to-Division III transfers. 2. Institutional requirement for access of student-athlete academic and eligibility information remains.
Presidents Council Action:

6. ISSUE:		Playing and Practice Seasons – Length of Seasons and Contest Limits (Proposal No. 61).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, no changes. The Council noted its commitment to a comprehensive approach, institutional flexibility and responsiveness to feedback.
Presidents Council Action:
7. ISSUE:		Playing and Practice Seasons – Elimination of Out-of-Season Exception (Proposal No. 67).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, noting its commitment to a standard playing season, including coaching activities, for all Division III sports.
Presidents Council Action:
8. ISSUE:		Division III Membership – Multidivision Classification – Awarding of Athletics Aid (Proposal No. 69). [Attachment A]
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent and deny the request for withdrawal of the proposal as requested by affected institutions. The Council reviewed background, including significant feedback, and rationale, noting its commitment and a desire for a membership vote.
Presidents Council Action:
9. ISSUE:		Resolution – Division III Strategic Planning and Membership Growth (Proposal No. 71).
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the intent, no changes.
Presidents Council Action:
10. ISSUE:		Presidents Council Communications Plan. [Attachment B]
Presidents Council Action:
11. ISSUE:		Mellon Foundation/College Sports Project (CSP) Update. [Attachment C]
Management Council Recommendation:
	Review the Mellon/CSP update, noting the numerous conversations and that the CSP strongly endorses the NCAA legislative proposals.
Presidents Council Action:

ACTION ITEMS – MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ONLY

1. ISSUE:	Future of Division III Legislative Reform Agenda Talking Points. [Attachment D]
Management Council Action:
Reviewed the talking points document created for use at conference and other meetings, noting that changes will be made based on recent Council actions and that a "frequently asked questions" document will be developed to accompany the document for the membership.
Presidents Council Action:
2. ISSUE:	Management Council Conference Visit Schedule and Meeting Summaries.
Management Council Action:
Reviewed the conference visit meeting schedule and summaries from meetings that have taken place to date.
Presidents Council Action:

3. ISSUE:	Timetable 2003-2004.
Management Council Action:
Reviewed the timetable, noting that communication with the membership remains critical. n January 12 – A membership forum at the 2003 Convention. n February 14 – Survey/letter mailed to Division III CEOs with copies to ADs, FARs, SWAs, SAAC liaisons and commissioners, encouraging campus/conference dialogue before signature. n March 5 –Mellon Foundation visit by the Division III leadership and governance staff. n April 8 – Oversight Group conference call to review survey results. n April 14 – Guest editorial in The NCAA News to encourage CEO involvement. n April 14-15 – Management Council review. n April 22-23 – Focus group in-person meetings in Indianapolis. n April 24 – Presidents Council review. n Late April – Executive summary of survey results mailed to Division III CEOs with companion memo to other interest groups. n May 29 – June 18 - Subgroup conference calls and Oversight Group conference call. n July 7 – Joint Subcommittee in-person meeting in Indianapolis. n July 15 – Membership deadline for submission of proposed legislation. n July 20 – Management Council/SAAC meeting in Huntington Beach, California. n August 7 – Presidents Council meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. n Late August – Targeted CEO communication followed by personal calls to conference CEO leaders and independent institution CEOs. n September 1 – Governance structure deadline for submission of proposed legislation. n September 30 – ECAC Convention presentation. n September/October/November – Potential conference meetings of CEOs, faculty athletics representatives, athletics administrators and student-athletes facilitated by members of the Joint Subcommittee Management Council. n October 13 – NACWAA Fall Forum presentation. n October 20-21 – Management Council meeting. n October 30 – Presidents Council meeting. n November 1 – Amendment-to-amendment deadline. n November 20-22 – FARA Fall Forum presentation. n November – Explanation of proposed legislation for 2004 Convention mailed to Division III CEOs. n 2004 NCAA Convention – Consideration of Reform Agenda I.
Presidents Council Action:
4. ISSUE:	Articles of Interest. [Attachment E]
Management Council Action:
Reviewed articles of interest on Division III's reform agenda.
Presidents Council Action: