The Division II Presidents Council this week voted to support one of two Division II membership-sponsored proposals that will be considered at the 2018 NCAA Convention.

Though roster sizes are swelling in some Division III sports as athletics departments strive to help meet their institutions’ enrollment demands, the number of student-athletes allowed to dress or be on the bench for NCAA championship events will remain at current levels.

Steve Thorpe, who has three decades of experience refereeing, has been named the NCAA coordinator of officials for women’s volleyball.