SUMMARY OF ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

NCAA DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

July 19-20, 2004

NCAA DIVISION III PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING

August 5, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Association-wide committees…

Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS). ..................... Page 1

Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC). ....................................................... Page 2

Walter Byers Scholarship Committee. .................................................................................. Page 3

Division III committees/subcommittees…

MC/PC Convention-Planning Subcommittee. ........................................................................ Page 4

MC/PC Strategic-Planning Subcommittee. ............................................................................ Page 4

MC/PC Future of Division III – Phase II. ............................................................................ Page 5

MC Academic Issues Subcommittee. .................................................................................. Page 7

MC Administrative Review Subcommittee. .......................................................................... Page 8

MC Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee. ................................................................. Page 8

Budget Committee. .......................................................................................................... Page 10

Championships Committee. .............................................................................................. Page 10

Financial Aid and Awards Committee. ................................................................................ Page 14

Committee on Infractions. ................................................................................................ Page 14

Interpretations and Legislation Committee. ......................................................................... Page 14

Membership Committee. ................................................................................................... Page 22

Nominating Committee. ................................................................................................... Page 25

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. ................................................................................ Page 26

Legislation…

Membership-Sponsored..................................................................................................... Page 30

Governance-Structure Sponsored....................................................................................... Page 30

Noncontroversial............................................................................................................... Page 31

Intent-based Revisions. ..................................................................................................... Page 31

Incorporations.................................................................................................................. Page 31

Administrative Regulations. ............................................................................................... Page 31

General Issues…

Management Council Chair/Vice-Chair Election.................................................................... Page 32

Association-wide Committee Chair Appointment................................................................... Page 32

Honors Committee Appointment......................................................................................... Page 32

Playing-Rules Approval Process and Reporting Structure....................................................... Page 33

New CEO Orientation........................................................................................................ Page 33

Sports Wagering Survey and Task Force............................................................................. Page 33

NCAA Financial Reporting Changes – Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act................................. Page 33

Certification of Insurance Coverage.................................................................................... Page 34

Presidents Council Policies and Procedures.......................................................................... Page 34

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

NCAA DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

July 19-20, 2004

NCAA DIVISION III PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING

August 5, 2004

	SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 AW – COMMITTEE ON COMPETITIVE SAFEGUARDS AND MEDICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS (CSMAS) Staff Liaisons: Wilfert/Klossner Council Rep: Zotos
	ISSUE: NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 Duration of Ineligibility for Breach of Protocol.
Other Staff: Berst, Debauche, Racy, Nilsson.
	Management Council Recommendation:
	Sponsor legislation to amend NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 (ineligibility for use of banned drugs – durations of ineligibility) to include language that defines a student-athlete breach of drug-testing protocol (e.g., no-show, tampering with a sample) as the same as a positive test for a non-street drug, effective August 2005.
	Presidents Council Action:
	Endorsed the Management Council's recommendation to sponsor legislation for the 2005 Convention.
	ISSUE: Football Preseason Acclimatization Model – Research and Educational Materials.
Other Staff: Berst, Debauche, Racy, Nilsson.
	Management Council Recommendation:
	The Council discussed the preseason acclimatization model for football, noting its desire for additional Division III research and distribution of educational materials prior to the 2004 preseason. The Council supports an environmental conditions/injury tracking study involving 25 Division III football playing institutions in comparison to four institutions from 2003. The study would assess injury rates and environmental conditions in five different regions with five schools in each region. The cost (25 institutions at approximately $40,000) for the additional Division III research would be split between the Association-wide CSMAS budget and Division III budget. [See Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee report, page 9.]
	Presidents Council Action:
	Endorsed the Management Council's action, noting the importance of additional research and data.
	ISSUE: Division I Proposal No. 2003-70 Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Composition.
Other Staff: Berst, Debauche, Racy, Nilsson.
	Management Council Action:
	Opposed the adoption of Division I Proposal No. 2003-70 to add a designated position on the CSMAS for one certified strength and conditioning professional who is responsible for the athletics strength and conditioning program at a member institution, since it is a common provision.

MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
AW – MINORITY OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERESTS COMMITTEE (MOIC)
Staff Liaisons: Pride/Stratten
Council Rep: Wong

ISSUE: American Indian Mascots.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee reviewed a draft survey to assess the campus climate of institutions currently using Native American mascots, nicknames and logos. The committee noted that the information requested in the new survey already has been gathered by the MOIC during its development of the 2002 report; therefore, it will recommend to the NCAA Executive Committee Subcommittee on Gender and Diversity Issues that the process not be repeated and the survey not sent.

ISSUE: National Youth Sports Program (NYSP).

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee reviewed the decisions of the NCAA president and the Executive Committee Subcommittee on Gender and Diversity Issues to not recommend NCAA funding for NYSP for the 2004-05 biennial budget.

ISSUE: Leadership Institute for Ethnic-Minority Males/Females.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee discussed a Leadership Institute for Ethnic-Minority Females. This institute would be held in alternate years to the institute for ethnic-minority males. The committee reaffirmed its support for an institute to serve ethnic-minority women, consistent with the design for ethnic minority males. Preparations for the new institute will begin at its September meeting.

ISSUE: NCAA Coaches Academy.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee heard an update regarding the first annual Expert Coaching Program that occurred June 1-3 in conjunction with the Black Coaches Association Convention. Participants completed evaluations, and the results will be reviewed by the committee during its September meeting.

ISSUE: Employment Registry.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee received an update and reviewed a prototype of the registry Web site, which is intended to be operational in fall 2004. It noted that a group called the Women’s Sports Services expressed interest in discussing a partnership regarding this initiative.

ISSUE: Partnerships.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the committee reviewed the Black Coaches Association’s (BCA) Capable Candidates List. The committee reiterated its support of the BCA’s effort to identify opportunities for ethnic minority coaches.

ISSUE: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (LGBT).
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information that the committee reviewed information regarding LGBT student-athletes. The committee supports the proposal from the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) to survey the membership to determine the level to which homophobia is addressed in policy at member institutions and recommended that the CSMAS consider surveying the entire student population to reveal a more comprehensive picture regarding this issue. The Council noted its desire for immediate attention to the issue.
ISSUE: Orientation for New Committee Members.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information that the committee reviewed a draft orientation agenda for new MOIC members, which will occur during its September meeting, noting that it will create a consistent understanding of the committee's history and purpose and will reduce the time for new members to develop a sense of the committee’s goals and accomplishments.
ISSUE: Committee Leadership.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information that the committee selected Robert Vowels Jr. as the new chair and Derrick Gragg as the new vice-chair.
ISSUE: Commitment to Diversity – Divisions II and III.
Management Council Action:
Accepted the information that the committee discussed the Association’s commitment to diversity and commended the demonstrated commitment and leadership of Divisions II and III in providing opportunities to ethnic minorities and women. The committee also commended Division III for its proactive approach to address the needs of ethnic minorities and women through its strategic plan.
	MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 AW – WALTER BYERS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Staff Liaisons: Bray Council Rep: Johnson
	ISSUE: Selection of the 2004 Walter Byers Scholars.
	Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information that the following student-athletes were selected as the 2004 Walter Byers Scholars: Ÿ Corrin Drakulich; University of Georgia; Track and Field; and Ÿ Joaquin Zalacain, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Tennis.

MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 DIII – PC/MC CONVENTION-PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE Staff Liaisons: Dutcher/Belgiovine/Nilsson/Peal Council Rep: Hastad
ISSUE: 2005 NCAA Convention Schedule.
	Other Staff: Convention management staff.
Management Council Recommendation:
Approve the 2005 Convention schedule, noting: Ÿ Friday, January 7 – Consider a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee presentation at the FARA preconference. Ÿ Sunday, January 9 – provisional member CEO session will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ÿ Sunday, January 9 – independent institutions will meet 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Presidents Council Action:
1. Approved the schedule, noting concern with the overlap between the Division III Forum and President Brand's CEO breakfast. 2. Additional Monday programming for consideration: a. Gambling study update and Division III implications. b. Active member education opportunities/tools. c. Division-wide financial aid data management system (FADMS) pilot. d. Division III strategic planning, including testimonial of initiatives. 3. Possible topics for CEO luncheon: a. Future of Division III – Phase II. b. Role of association of governing boards. c. Funding of Division III athletics programs. d. President Brand – review key Association-wide issues and issues in other divisions.
MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 DIII – PC/MC STRATEGIC-PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE Staff Liaisons: Dutcher/Belgiovine/All Division III staff liaisons Council Rep: Miranda
ISSUE: 2004 – 2006 Division III Strategic Plan.
Management Council Recommendation:
Review and approve the 2004-2006 priorities. The Council noted its desire for broad distribution of the plan through the Division III Newsletter and posting on the NCAA Web site.
Presidents Council Action:
Approved the Division III strategic plan, noting a clarification regarding the resource allocation information.

ISSUE: Association-wide Strategic Plan.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the subcommittee reviewed the NCAA strategic plan approved by the NCAA Executive Committee in April 2004, noting that the Division III strategic-planning priorities were developed and revised consistent with expectations articulated in the Association-wide plan.

ISSUE: Division III initiatives update.

Management Council Action:

Accepted the information that the subcommittee reviewed the preliminary 2003-04 executive summary of strategic initiatives; 2004-05 strategic initiatives summary; and historical results from a three-year compilation (2000-2003) as forwarded by the Division III Initiatives Task Force. The subcommittee plans to review in detail the Division III initiatives program, historical results and budget ramifications as part of its new responsibilities during a mid-September conference call.

MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 6