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Mental health is key focus at NCAA Convention

As a key focus area, mental health was a consistent theme of sessions throughout the 2020 NCAA Convention. The emphasis on mental health comes as all levels of the Association are discussing the topic.

DII adopts notification of transfer model

Division II has adopted the notification of transfer model, replacing the current permission-to-contact rules with legislation that will allow student-athletes to explore transfer opportunities without being limited by their current school.

Virginia State wins 2020 DII Award of Excellence

Virginia State was presented Saturday with the 2020 Division II Award of Excellence.

Division III adds to emerging sports for women list

Two sports were added to the emerging sports for women list while one other was defeated in the Division III Business Session at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California.

DII presidents, SAAC discuss key issues facing student-athletes

Members of the national Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee met with Division II presidents and chancellors Friday morning to discuss key issues facing today’s student-athletes.

DIII Issues Forum highlights NIL, generational gap

At Friday’s Division III Issues Forum at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California, members considered potential name, image and likeness rule changes and discussed how to narrow generational gaps in the workplace.

DII Presidents Council approves budget allocations, distribution to schools

The Division II Presidents Council has approved a series of budget allocations that include a supplemental distribution to all Division II schools and a reimbursement of local ground transportation costs for schools that participated in 2018-19 championships.

Emmert sets stage for transformative year in college sports

With debate around name, image and likeness leading many of the discussions at the 2020 NCAA Convention, NCAA President Mark Emmert used his State of College Sports address to illustrate the need for member schools to discover solutions that work for student-athletes but maintain their focus on the mission of providing opportunities for success in academics, sports and life.

Statement from Federal and State Legislation Working Group co-chairs on name, image and likeness efforts

The Federal and State Legislation Working Group reported to the Board of Governors that we are continuing our efforts to provide the NCAA membership with guidance on the expansion of student-athlete name, image and likeness. We are...

DI Board, Presidential Forum discuss name, image and likeness issues

Both the Division I Board of Directors and the Division I Presidential Forum discussed name, image and likeness issues, a conversation that led to broader consideration of potentially updating NCAA rules in other areas.

DIII Presidents Council supports proposed golf amendment

The Division III Presidents Council echoed the Management Council’s support for a proposed amendment allowing an institution to provide practice expenses for golf during an official vacation period regardless of location.

2020 GOALS study results shared at NCAA Convention

During the 2020 NCAA Convention, members in all three divisions were briefed on preliminary results of the 2019 Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students in College study.

Video review approved for Division I super regionals

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved host schools being responsible for required video review expenses in the super regional round of the Division I Baseball Championship.

DIII Management Council supports proposed golf amendment

At its meeting Wednesday at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California, the Division III Management Council voted to support a proposed amendment allowing an institution to provide practice expenses for golf during an official vacation period regardless of location.

DI Council adopts Olympics legislation

Athletes designated as elite by nationally recognized groups may receive developmental training expenses from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing bodies. The Division I Council adopted the new flexibility Wednesday.

DII Management Council supports budget recommendations

The Division II Management Council on Wednesday endorsed a series of budgetary recommendations, including allocations for 2018-19 surplus funds and a reimbursement of local ground transportation costs for individual and team travel based on 2018-19 championship participation.

Council to vote on multiple-team-event legislation in April

Legislation that could provide new scheduling options in Division I men’s basketball by the 2020-21 academic year, originally scheduled for an early vote in January, instead will be considered in April on the regular legislative schedule.

2020 NCAA Convention: Division I Preview

Division I delegates will have the opportunity to hear an update and provide initial input on potential changes to name, image and likeness rules at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California.

2020 NCAA Convention: Division II Preview

Division II delegates will vote on 13 Division II legislative proposals next week at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California.

2020 NCAA Convention: Division III Preview

Division III representatives next week will vote on 11 proposals at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California, including adding several sports to the Emerging Sports for Women list. The delegates also will consider a resolution that could impact the future of championship scheduling in baseball and softball.

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