Division III News

Option of additional women’s volleyball official approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved an option to add a third referee to conduct all video challenge reviews in women’s volleyball, beginning in the 2020 season.

Proposal would affect when schools count toward automatic qualification waiting period

The Division III Championships Committee recommended allowing schools in year three of the provisional or reclassifying process, but not year two, to count toward a conference’s waiting period for automatic qualification in a division championship.

NIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearing

NCAA President Mark Emmert and other witnesses at a U.S. Senate hearing today stressed the importance of developing fair approaches for student-athletes to utilize their name, image and likeness while protecting the integrity of college sports within higher education.

NCAA awards $100,000 in research grants

Five research teams will receive a total of $100,000 through the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program, designed to enhance college athletes’ psychosocial well-being and mental health.

Common Ground makes strides at University of Texas at Austin

Common Ground, a program created to establish inclusive and respectful environments for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and faith perspectives, made some noteworthy steps as the program entered year five and was held for the first time at a public college—the University of Texas.

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.

Ursinus improperly awarded financial aid

The former Ursinus vice president and dean of enrollment management improperly considered athletics participation and coaching staff input when formulating financial aid packages for prospects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Louisville, Arkansas Tech and Western Connecticut State earn NCAA community service award

Student-athletes at Louisville, Arkansas Tech and Western Connecticut State have earned the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition award powered by Helper Helper for their community outreach efforts this fall.

Dick Vitale to receive 2020 NCAA Ford Award

Dick Vitale has been named the 2020 recipient for the NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award, which recognizes an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for college sports.

David Williams II named 2020 Pat Summitt Award recipient

David Williams II, former vice chancellor and athletics director at Vanderbilt, has been named the recipient of the 2020 NCAA President’s Pat Summitt Award.

Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee proposes option of an additional official

The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee recommended including an option to add a third referee to conduct all video challenge reviews during a match, beginning in the 2020 season.

Steve Shaw Named National Coordinator of Officials

Steve Shaw, a highly respected football officiating and rules expert, has been selected to be college football’s next national coordinator of officials. Shaw, who currently serves the Southeastern Conference and Sun Belt Conference as coordinator of officials, will assume the national role in March 2020.

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Division III News

Option of additional women’s volleyball official approved

Proposal would affect when schools count toward automatic qualification waiting period

NIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearing

NCAA awards $100,000 in research grants

Common Ground makes strides at University of Texas at Austin

Mental health is key focus at NCAA Convention

Ursinus improperly awarded financial aid

Division III adds to emerging sports for women list

DIII Issues Forum highlights NIL, generational gap

DIII Presidents Council supports proposed golf amendment

DIII Management Council supports proposed golf amendment

2020 NCAA Convention: Division III Preview

Louisville, Arkansas Tech and Western Connecticut State earn NCAA community service award

Dick Vitale to receive 2020 NCAA Ford Award

David Williams II named 2020 Pat Summitt Award recipient

Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee proposes option of an additional official

Steve Shaw Named National Coordinator of Officials

Oregon to receive 2020 NCAA/MOAA Diversity and Inclusion Award

2020 NCAA Inspiration Award: Rocky Bleier

NCAA names 2020 Today’s Top 10 recipients

2020 Silver Anniversary Award recipients named

NCAA student-athletes named 2020 Rhodes Scholars

More college students than ever before are student-athletes

DIII Presidents Council supports snacks proposal

Redding to retire as national coordinator of football officials

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