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The Record: May 2016

May 23 Athletics directors – Christine Rawak , executive senior associate athletics director at Michigan, was named Delaware’s director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services … Arkansas-Fort Smith Director of Athletics Dustin...

Information on revised minimum wage and overtime standards

The Department of Labor recently revised the minimum wage and overtime standards in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Since the proposed overtime regulations were released in July 2015, the NCAA has worked closely with CUPA-HR and other higher...

Rules group pleased with state of women's basketball

After determining that the current state of women’s collegiate basketball is strong, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee looked at possible rules changes that may enhance the game in the future.

NCAA files Supreme Court petition, opposes plaintiffs’ filing

“As with many cases before the U.S. Supreme Court for potential review, this matter simply concerns the proper interpretation of law. For different reasons, both the NCAA and Ed O’Bannon believe the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals used...

DIII council supports changes to top NCAA board

The Division III Presidents Council on Thursday expressed support for amending the composition of the NCAA Board of Governors.

Board of Governors approves anti-discrimination process for championships bids

The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday took steps to protect participants and spectators from discrimination at NCAA events. At its quarterly meeting in Indianapolis, the board adopted a new requirement for hosting or bidding on NCAA events in all divisions — from the Men’s and Women’s Final Fours to educational events such as leadership development conferences — to demonstrate how they will provide an environment that is safe, healthy, and free of discrimination, plus safeguards the dignity of everyone involved in the event.

Division III awards 26 diversity grants to members

The NCAA awarded more than $800,000 for the 2016-17 academic year to 26 Division III members to encourage access, recruitment, selection and the long-term success of ethnic minorities and women in athletics administration and assistant coaching. Through two diversity grant programs, recipients are selected annually in March by committees of their peers after a review of proposals that were submitted in January.

DIII Management Council mulls playing season changes

After a thorough review of feedback from roundtable discussions and straw polling at the 2016 NCAA Convention, the Division III Management Council Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee has whittled its comprehensive evaluation of playing season rules down to two areas.

Survey: Ethnic minority women in college sports need more opportunities

Respondents to an NCAA survey of ethnic minority women in college coaching and sports administration indicated concern and frustration about opportunities available to them in their careers. In the study, titled “Perceived Barriers for Ethnic Minority Females in Collegiate Athletics Careers,” almost all respondents agreed there are qualified ethnic minority women and men who don’t apply for jobs because of hiring perceptions and perceived barriers. Ethnic minority females account for fewer than 7 percent of the athletics professionals at NCAA member schools in all three divisions.

NCAA committee names Byers Scholarship recipients

An NCAA committee has selected two college athletes majoring in mechanical engineering as recipients of the 2016 Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship. Mitchell Black, who is also majoring in astrophysics, runs track and field and cross country at Tufts University, and Katherine Riojas is a four-year soccer player at The University of Tulsa.

Division III SAAC sets goals for coming year

The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee decided, over the next year, it would dedicate itself to assisting in the ongoing efforts to improve the environment at Division III athletics contests, educating fellow student-athletes on mental health issues and working to give more of their peers an opportunity to attend the NCAA Convention.

The Record: April 2016

April 22 Presidents – Krista Newkirk , chief of staff at Charlotte, was announced as president of Converse. Previously, Newkirk was senior associate general counsel at Charlotte and worked as an attorney in both private practice and at a...

Wrestling Rules Committee recommends concussion evaluation proposal

The NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee this week recommended a rules change that would allow medical personnel an unlimited and unimpeded amount of time for concussion evaluation of wrestlers, beginning in the 2016-17 season.

New guidance on preventing sudden cardiac death in athletes published

NCAA, medical specialists recommend all universities have well-rehearsed emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest.

Electronic device use for coaching football delayed until 2017

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Monday approved a request from the Football Rules Committee to delay implementation of a rule change allowing the use of electronic devices for coaching purposes in the press box and locker room during games until the 2017 season.

Video review rule approved for soccer

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal allowing the use of video review in men’s and women’s soccer for three specific situations.

NCAA awards men's lacrosse quarterfinal and final sites

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Committees for Divisions I, II and III have announced the sites for the 2017 and 2018 men’s lacrosse finals and the 2017 and 2018 Division I men’s lacrosse quarterfinals.

Women’s basketball makes history during Final Four

It was a record-setting weekend, both on and off the court, at the 2016 Women’s Final Four hosted in Indianapolis, as well as for the entire NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. The University of Connecticut Huskies won a...

College athletes, administrators prepare for forum

More than 200 student-athletes representing all sports and various campus academic departments are meeting in Phoenix this week for the annual NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum.

Anucha Browne honored with Trailblazer Award

Anucha Browne, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball championships, has been awarded the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative’s (KKMI) Trailblazer Award for her work and commitment to the Indianapolis community.

SUNY Oneonta wins DIII ‘It’s On Us’ video contest

The school’s SAAC is the winner of this year’s Division III It’s On Us video contest, which raises awareness regarding campus sexual assaults and preventive measures.

NCAA inclusion office to recognize current and former basketball coaches

NCAA inclusion office will recognize current/former basketball coaches during the Men's and Women's Final Four weekends. The honorees are NCAA and local coaches.

DIII committee recommends modest championships expansion

As many Division III sports continue to grow, their championships are legislated to follow suit. Rather than impede more championship opportunities for student-athletes, a DIII committee is working to find ways to fund them.

Kalamazoo College failed to monitor financial aid

Kalamazoo College failed to monitor its financial aid awards when it used a system that considered athletics participation when determining financial aid packages for student-athletes

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