In our continued steadfast commitment to gender equity, today we received the report from the second phase of the independent review that examined gender equity issues at NCAA championships across all sports.
The report identified important recommendations, which we will prioritize and sequence so they can be implemented for impactful change. These changes may require altering budgets and business models while evaluating the balance between resources devoted to championships that produce revenue and resources for those that do not.
We have directed the NCAA president to continue engaging the appropriate governance groups in all three divisions to evaluate the recommendations, identify next steps and provide timely input for how issues outlined in the report can be addressed.
We expect efforts to address gender equity across all sports to continue with diligence and a strong commitment to fairness so the NCAA can fully meet its commitment to provide positive championship experiences for all college athletes.
