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DII Presidents Council supports two membership-sponsored proposals

The Division II Presidents Council voted to support two legislative proposals sponsored by the Division II membership for the 2019 Convention, endorsing changes to rules pertaining to the timing of football and basketball camps and medical care for student-athletes competing unattached from their schools.

DIII Presidents Council opposes acclimatization proposal, supports football amendment

The Division III Presidents Council echoed the Division III Management Council’s positions on a pair of key pieces of legislation, both pertinent to the preseason.

New committee to examine sports wagering

Reflecting the NCAA’s continued commitment to student-athlete well-being and protecting the integrity of competition, the Association’s top governing board voted this week to establish a membership committee to address the expansion of legalized sports wagering.

Mark Emmert Statement on NBA G League Announcement

“We appreciate the NBA’s decision to provide additional opportunities for those who would like to pursue their dream of playing professionally. The NCAA recently implemented significant reforms to support student-athlete success, including...

DIII Management Council opposes acclimatization proposal

One of Division III’s top governing bodies has opposed a 2019 Convention proposal that would alter the preseason in field hockey and soccer.

Division II Management Council takes positions on membership-sponsored proposals

The Division II Management Council this week weighed in on four legislative proposals that were sponsored by Division II members for a vote at the 2019 NCAA Convention in January.

Mid-American Conference prioritizes diversity and inclusion efforts

Diversity and inclusion initiatives receive more than lip service in the Mid-American Conference.

Charleston Southern failed to monitor its athletics program

Charleston Southern failed to monitor its athletics program when it improperly certified 55 student-athletes in 12 sports over a six-year period.

DI Committee on Academics begins review of academic metric

The Division I Committee on Academics focused its review of the Academic Progress Rate in a few priority areas, including which student-athletes are included in the rate, transfers (before and after graduation), how the rate is calculated and how penalties are assigned. The committee met Oct. 9-10 in Indianapolis.

Young Harris boosters provide extra benefit to student-athlete

Two Young Harris College boosters made an impermissible $3,737 tuition payment for a student-athlete

Number of NCAA college athletes reaches all-time high

A record-setting 494,992 students competed in NCAA sports in the 2017-18 academic year, an increase of more than 3,000 since 2016-17.

Wrestlers in each weight class to be seeded at DI championships

All 33 wrestlers in each weight class in the Division I Wrestling Championships will be seeded, starting with the 2019 championships.

DII football championship game set for McKinney, Texas

The NCAA Division II Football Committee has selected the city of McKinney, Texas, and the Lone Star Conference as hosts for the 2018 Division II football national championship game.

NCAA announces 2018-19 Pathway Program participants

The Pathway Program is designed to provide those currently in senior-level positions within athletics administration with the skill set to further propel their careers.

Fourth umpire approved for 2019 DI Softball Championship

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved a four-umpire system for regionals, super regionals and the Women’s College World Series, beginning with the 2019 Division I Softball Championship.

Team playoff format modified in men’s golf

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved adjusting how team playoffs are conducted in the Division I Men’s Golf Championships.

DI Council introduces transfer legislation

Students in specific situations could transfer and compete immediately if legislation introduced by the Division I Council is adopted.

Council introduces early recruiting proposals

The Division I Council introduced into the legislative cycle two proposals that would change the recruiting rules to better align the student-athlete’s college search with that of the general student body.

NCAA announces student research grant winners

The NCAA Research Committee has selected five research proposals to fund in the 2018 cycle of the NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.

DI SAAC offers feedback on potential changes

At a meeting last week in Indianapolis, the Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee provided feedback regarding several issues vital to student-athletes, including transfer rules, athletics aid and early recruiting.

2018 Woman of the Year finalists named

Nine former college athletes have been selected as finalists for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award and will be honored at an awards dinner Oct. 28 in Indianapolis, where the 2018 Woman of the Year will be named. The nine finalists —...

Board of Governors to seek feedback for strategic plan

The NCAA’s top governing board soon will be seeking membership feedback as part of the process to refresh the Association’s strategic plan. The Board of Governors has enlisted the services of Attain LLC, a consulting firm, to help create an actionable, long-range plan that solidifies the direction and priorities for the Association.

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