RELATED TO
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENT NOS. 5, 6, 7 AND 8

NCAA DIVISION III PRESIDENTS COUNCIL/MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF DIVISION III

Summary of Recommendations

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS

1. ISSUE:			Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Feedback.
Management Council Action:
	Discussed fall 2003 CEO feedback from conference visits and calls, noting: l Minimal response to feedback form, approximately 20 percent. l Three proposals require continued efforts ? redshirting; playing and practice seasons limits; Multidivision aid. l Critical to continue to advocate for reform package since many are waiting for Division III Issues Forum, conference discussions and floor debate to determine institutional position.
Presidents Council Action:
2. ISSUE:			Transition Plan.
Management Council Recommendation:
		Endorse transition structure to implement Proposal No. 66. Proposal structure would incorporate most effective aspects of the two-year "future of Division III" reform process: l Establish an oversight group of Management Council/Presidents Council members to establish charge and timetable; manage issues; and report regularly to the Management Council and Presidents Council. l Use existing Division III committee structure to address relevant issues and report through oversight group to the Management Council/Presidents Council. The Council also recommended: l Focus on cultural issues using research-based initiatives to quantify academic data and athletics participation experiences. l Engagement of chief executive officers (CEOs) was significant and should be continued. l Retention of conference/independent group visits by Council members throughout the year. l Continued significant commitment to membership dialogue and involvement (e.g., surveys, focus groups, regional meetings). l Enhancement of CEO involvement at institutional, conference and national levels. l Significant role and impact of conferences in future discussions. l Continued dialogue between NCAA and Mellon Foundation College Sports Sports (CSP). l Enhanced emphasis on institutional and conference autonomy as vehicle for reform.
Presidents Council Action:

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

1. ISSUE:			November Update.
Management Council Action:
		Reviewed the November update of the Future of Division III Legislative Reform Agenda document.
Presidents Council Action:
2. ISSUE:			Conference Meetings and Feedback.
Management Council Action:
	Discussed fall 2003 conference visit summaries submitted by Council members, noting: l Impetus to engage CEOs has been positive. l Varying differences of constituent opinions exist; however, momentum and involvement of CEOs has been significant for institutional and conference-wide dialogue. l Lack of data on academic performance and athletics experiences. l Consideration of ways to better quantify academics and experiences of athletics participation.

Presidents Council Action:
	3. ISSUE:	Timetable 2003-2004.
Management Council Action:
Reviewed the timetable of fall activities leading to the 2004 Convention and consideration of the Reform Agenda, noting significant membership communication. 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: