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NCAA To Host Career in Sports Forum

Close to 400 NCAA student-athletes will have the opportunity to get career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts virtually May 27-29 at the 2020 NCAA Career in Sports Forum.

Career in Sports Forum continues with virtual opportunities

Although many leadership development programs were canceled due to COVID-19, the 2020 Career in Sports Forum will take place in a virtual format.

A look into the NCAA’s financial contingency plan

Before the COVID-19 public health crisis, no one anticipated March Madness being canceled, but the Association was prepared for such an unlikely possibility.

Planning for fall championships continues despite COVID-19

The planning for the 2020 fall NCAA championships is moving forward with the idea to prepare for adjustments in these unpredictable times.

Voluntary athletics activities allowed in all DI sports starting June 1

Division I student-athletes in all sports will be permitted to participate in voluntary athletics activities beginning June 1. The Division I Council voted electronically this week.

Survey shows student-athletes grappling with mental health issues

Since college sports were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic in March, many respondents in the NCAA student-athlete well-being survey reported experiencing high rates of mental distress.

DI Council allows football, basketball to have voluntary athletics activities starting June 1

Division I football and basketball student-athletes can participate in on-campus voluntary athletics activities beginning June 1, the Division I Council decided in a virtual meeting Wednesday, as long as all local, state and federal regulations are followed.

DI Council approves transfer resolution

The Division I Council approved a resolution Wednesday that outlined its intention to adopt by January a comprehensive legislative package creating uniform, modernized rules governing eligibility after transfer for student-athletes in all sports.

Former Iowa head women’s volleyball coach provided impermissible benefit to a prospect

A former Iowa women’s volleyball head coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he impermissibly gave $2,000 to a prospect.

Stephen F. Austin State University lacked institutional control over certification process

Stephen F. Austin State University lacked institutional control when it improperly certified the academic eligibility for 82 student-athletes in nine sports.

DII Presidents Council lowers maximum, minimum number of contests

For the 2020-21 academic year, the number of contests required in DII for sport sponsorship and championships selection, as well as the maximum number of contests allowed, will be reduced as a result of financial impacts from COVID-19.

Division I teams face penalties, loss of postseason due to low APRs

In 2020-21, 15 teams will be ineligible for the postseason due to their low Academic Progress Rates, up from eight teams last year. The penalties were assigned based on student-athlete academic achievement between 2015-16 and 2018-19.

Division I student-athletes continue record-high classroom achievement

Division I student-athletes continue to achieve classroom success at record-high levels, earning an overall multiyear Academic Progress Rate of 983 for the third consecutive year.

Coleman reappointed to Board of Governors

The Association’s top governing body has reappointed Mary Sue Coleman, president of the Association of American Universities, to an additional term of service.

NCAA begins search for SVP for inclusion, education and community engagement

The NCAA has launched a search for the senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement. This leader will report to NCAA President Mark Emmert and serve as the Association’s lead diversity officer. The selected...

NC State infractions case will be resolved through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process

A request for referral of the infractions case involving NC State to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process was granted by the Infractions Referral Committee. Consistent with rules and procedures governing the process, details...

DII Management Council recommends lowering contest maximums, minimums for 2020-21

The Division II Management Council on Friday voted to recommend the Presidents Council reduce the maximum number of permissible contests for the 2020-21 academic year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Men’s Basketball Rules Committee proposes video review to help officials

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee proposed allowing officials to conduct instant replay reviews in scenarios where they call a possession dead due to a shot-clock violation.

DII provides blanket waiver for progress-toward-degree requirements

The Division II Administrative Committee on Wednesday approved a blanket waiver for the 2019-20 academic year regarding progress-toward-degree requirements for all continuing Division II student-athletes.

DI Council Coordination Committee extends dead period

The Division I Council Coordination Committee extended the recruiting dead period until at least June 30 for all Division I sports.

Statement from Competition Oversight Committee on fall championships

“The Competition Oversight Committee’s overarching and primary goal is to remain nimble to react to a fluid and unpredictable environment in ways that protect the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches,...

Statement from NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt on NBA Draft withdrawal date

“The NCAA’s deadline for men’s basketball student-athletes to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain their eligibility will be pushed back from the current June 3 date. This modification is being made with the health and well-being of our...

Addition of 6-meter line proposed in water polo

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Rules Subcommittee recommended proposals to align the game with national and international rules, including the addition of a 6-meter area.

DI Committee on Academics adjusts Academic Performance Program policies

The Committee on Academics made two adjustments to the Academic Performance Program as a result of the group’s holistic review of the program. The group met virtually Monday, May 11.

NCAA cancels College Basketball Academy

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both sessions of the NCAA College Basketball Academy scheduled July 20-26 have been canceled.