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DI board approves waiver for alcohol sales at baseball, softball championships

Beer and wine will be sold this year in general seating at the College World Series and Women’s College World Series through a one-year pilot program, the Division I Board of Directors decided.

Board of Governors calls for renewed commitment to values of diversity, inclusion

The NCAA’s commitment to fostering a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion in athletics was bolstered Tuesday when the NCAA Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution to further commit the Association to those values.

Division II vote gives new life to equestrian

Nearly 200 college administrators at the NCAA Convention voted Saturday to let equestrian’s ride continue in Division II.

Lee University named Division II Award of Excellence winner

Lee University was named the 2016 Division II Award of Excellence winner, an annual accolade recognizing positive initiatives at Division II schools. The award was presented before a crowd of college administrators and student-athletes at the 2016 NCAA Convention Saturday in San Antonio.

Division III members vote against football proposal, adopt dues increase

For the second year in a row, Division III members were asked to decide if contact should be permitted during football’s spring segment. And for the second year in a row, they decided it shouldn’t.

Division II adopts six proposals at 2016 Convention

Delegates from Division II schools and conferences adopted six pieces of legislation Saturday morning at the 2016 NCAA Convention in San Antonio. The new additions to the Division II rulebook include legislation that will require national certification of designated strength and conditioning coaches and require student-athletes to be athletically and academically eligible in order to compete as individuals in “unattached” competition.

Future sites selected for NCAA Convention

The NCAA Convention will make its first visit to Phoenix in 2024 during a decade in which the event will return to five other regular host sites for the annual gathering of the Association’s nearly 1,100 member schools.

For NCAA Honors recipients, college sports opens doors to lifetime of success

Peter Ueberroth can say with certainty that he wouldn’t have gone to college, he wouldn’t have met his wife and, of course, he wouldn’t be standing where he was Friday night: on stage at the NCAA Honors celebration as part of the 2016 NCAA Convention, accepting the Association’s highest honor.

SAAC reveals time demands survey results at Division I Issues Forum

Throughout Division I, those who work in college athletics are asking questions about how student-athletes spend their time – and whether the demands of sports allow adequate time for coursework, sleep and a chance to just be college students. This week at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Division I schools and conferences began getting some initial feedback from a constituency that knows this issue well: college athletes themselves.

Division III members gather to discuss playing and practice seasons

Concepts for changes to playing and practice season structure took center stage at the Division III Issues Forum on Friday as council members gauged delegates’ interest in possible changes.

Members provide feedback on new Board of Governors structure

More than 40 NCAA members from all three divisions gathered at an NCAA Convention educational session to provide feedback to potential changes to the Association's highest-ranking governance committee, the Board of Governors.

Former secretary of state urges athletics practitioners to remember their mission

Describing intercollegiate athletics as “a trust” to be handed down to future generations, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday told nearly 1,000 athletics administrators, college presidents and student-athletes gathered for the NCAA Convention in San Antonio they must recommit to the integrity of college sports and remember that the education at its center can be transformative for a young life.

Conferences refer time demands proposals for further study

The Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern conferences plan to work with students and the Division I Council in the next several months to develop research-based proposals aimed at ensuring student-athletes have the time needed to balance athletic, academic and personal interests.

Emmert wants the Association to keep making strides

In his State of the Association address at the Opening Business Session of the NCAA Convention, President Mark Emmert told delegates that recent changes have put intercollegiate athletics in a good place, but there is still more work to be done.

Division II Presidents Council approves reimbursement for transportation at NCAA championships

A slew of Division II schools that competed in 2014-15 team sport championships will receive additional financial assistance after a vote today by the Division II Presidents Council.

Third GOALS survey findings unveiled

Ninety percent of student-athletes across all three divisions, who responded to the Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students in College survey, credit their collegiate athletics experience with having a positive impact on their lives.

DIII committees discuss football proposal

In a prelude to what is certain to be a lively discussion at Saturday’s Division III business session, the Division III Presidents Council, Division III Management Council and Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee discussed a proposal that would permit contact during football’s nontraditional season during a Thursday morning meeting.

Board of Governors approves changes to subcommittee

During its meeting Wednesday at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, the NCAA Board of Governors revised the charter for its administrative subcommittee and changed its name to the Board of Governors Executive Committee in moves designed to improve the board's efficiency.

Division II Management Council recommends sponsorship of three proposals for 2017

As Division II members prepare to vote Saturday on eight proposals, the Division II Management Council kicked off this week’s NCAA Convention by looking ahead to next year

DIII Management Council urges practical application of health and safety guidelines

During a meeting Wednesday at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, the Division III Management Council recommended that the national office staff consider developing an advisory group comprised of college presidents, athletics administrators and athletic trainers from all three divisions to address health and safety guidelines put forward by the NCAA Sport Science Institute. The group would work to find ways for schools of all sizes and financial means to implement health and safety guidelines.

Panel holds preliminary discussion on future of rules

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel held a preliminary discussion regarding recent changes to the Division I governance system Wednesday at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio.

Council approves methods for more FBS conferences to hold football championships

Football Bowl Subdivision conferences with fewer than 12 members will be able to hold a conference championship football game in addition to the allowed 12 regular-season games, the Division I Council decided Wednesday, and such conferences will have two ways to meet scheduling requirements.

Council changes date for students to remove names from NBA draft

Students competing in men’s basketball now have a better opportunity to assess their likelihood of success in the NBA without jeopardizing their college eligibility. In an effort to both provide students the chance to make more fully...

2016 NCAA Convention legislation: Division III

Division III members will vote on 10 proposals at the 2016 NCAA Convention this week in San Antonio. Most notably, members will weigh in on raising membership dues, deregulating electronic transmissions between coaches and recruits, and permitting full pads and contact during football’s spring segment.

2016 NCAA Convention legislation: Division I

Actions expected at the 2016 NCAA Convention could bring more change for college athletes, especially in the high-profile sports of football and men’s basketball. Proposals to be considered by the Division I Council could change the way conferences determine their football champions and alter the process for students declaring for the NBA draft.