SUMMARY OF ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

 

DIVISION III POST-CONVENTION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

January 9, 2006

 

 

MC SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
Staff Liaisons:  Dutcher, Belgiovine

 

ISSUE:  Management Council Policies and Procedures.

 

Management Council Action:

Reviewed policies noting:

·              Council member responsibilities as representatives to Association-wide and Division III Committees.

·              Conflict of Interest and Policy.

·              Speaking agents of the Association.

 

 

 

 

2006 CONVENTION REVIEW.

Staff Liaisons:  Dutcher/Belgiovine/Nilsson/Peal

 

ISSUE:  General Logistics.

 

Management Council Action:

Council discussed 2006 Convention logistics noting:

·               More current information on Division III banners and displays.  (Some outdated – 2004)

·               Convention center seemed isolated, particularly since majority of meeting for Division III delegates occurred in Marriott.

·               Scanning to attend specific presentations created issues for those that did not register.

·               Bus operation was excellent.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Association-Wide Events.

 

Management Council Action:

 

Honors Program

·               Separation of inspiration awards was excellent.

·               “Made for TV” format was a bit distracting.

·               No sit down meal created choice of attending Opening Business Session or Honors Program.

·               Six hour time block (Opening Business Session and Honors Program) may be too long.

·               Don’t permit additional events to be scheduled during key NCAA Association-wide programs (e.g., ECAC Reception).

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Educational Sessions.

 

Management Council Action:

Council discussed myriad of Association-wide educational programs noting:

·               Hosting successful championships.  Good information but geared to Division I.  Interest in Division III specific session.

·               NAD3AA – outstanding attendance.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Division III Sessions.

 

Management Council Action:

1.            Direct reports at Convention.  Consider attendance at Chancellor/Presidents Luncheon Issues Forum and/or specific session.

2.            Division III Provisional/Reclassifying.

·               Need to ensure appropriate staff support.

·               Logistical issues – room too small.

3.            Joint Management Council/Presidents Council/Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

·                Excellent dialogue.

·                Consider longer time for increased dialogue

·                Highlight two or three issues for upcoming year’s review as opportunity to gain feedback from all three groups (e.g., drug testing).

·                Eliminate formal recognition of departing Council and committee members.

·                Consider student-athlete representative attending a Presidents Council meeting during August meeting to provide input on key legislation.

4.            Sunday Forum.

·                Retain morning format prior to conference meetings, particularly for those with part-time commissioners.

·                Include case studies and scenarios.

·                Round tables are preferable for discussion.

·                Include SAAC perspectives.

·                Include more data and impact on specific segments of membership.

5.            Business Session.

·                Recognize departing SAAC members attending last Convention in script.

·                Video celebration was excellent.  Most impressive was the number of delegates that indicated participation in Division III athletics.

·                Consider elimination of paddle voting on proposals.

·                Consider establishment of consent package.

·                Discuss role of Council members during window of reconsideration particularly related to Council positions.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Convention Legislation – Voting Results. [Attachment]

 

Management Council Action:

Council took the following action on 2006 Convention legislation:

1.            Proposal No. 5 – Graduate Student/Postgraduate Participation – Exception.  Referred to Administrative Review Subcommittee.  Council noted possible Virtual Focus Group (VFG) discussion topic, as well as July Management Council/SAAC discussion topic.

2.            Proposal No. 12 – Division III Membership Maximum Capacity – Referred to NCAA Executive Committee Working Group to study membership issues.

3.            Proposal No. 24 – Recruiting – Tryouts – Competition against prospective student-athletes.  Referred to Interpretations and Legislation Committee and possible VFG topic.

4.            Council agreed to adopt modification based on intent for immediate effective date for the following proposals:

·               Proposal No. 21 – Ethical Conduct – Unethical Conduct – Prescription Drugs.

·               Proposal No. 23 – Recruiting – Official Visits – Meal Location.

·               Proposal No. 25 – Recruiting Prohibited Expenses – Donation of Used Athletics Equipment.

·               Proposal No. 27 – Awards and Benefits – Benefits, Gifts and Services – Permissible – Occasional Meals.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Post-Convention Survey.

 

Management Council Action:

Recommended addition of “Athletics Direct Reports” as a position on the survey.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Committee/Subcommittee Assignments.

 

Management Council Action:

Reviewed committee/subcommittee assignments, particularly for new Council members.

 

 

 

ISSUE:  Future Meeting Schedule – Management Council Orientation – Web Conference.

 

Management Council Action:

Reviewed future meeting schedule, noting April 10-11 meeting in Savannah, Georgia.  The Council noted new member orientation session to be held via teleconference prior to its April meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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