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DII Presidents Council sponsors 3 new proposals for 2022 Convention

The Division II Presidents Council on Wednesday advanced three additional proposals for the 2022 NCAA Convention. Two new members and a new vice chair were named to the Presidents Council, while a pair of new Management Council members were approved as well.
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Divisions I and II extend COVID-19 initial-eligibility policies

Students who initially enroll full time during the 2021-22 or 2022-23 academic years and intend to play NCAA Division I or II athletics will not be required to take a standardized test to meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.
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Pittsburgh, Emporia State and New Jersey City win NCAA community service award

Student-athletes at Pittsburgh, Emporia State and New Jersey City have earned the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition award.
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TAKING ACTION: Name, Image, Likeness

In the Association’s continuing efforts to support college athletes, the NCAA Board of Governors voted unanimously to permit students participating in athletics the opportunity to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness in a manner consistent with the collegiate model.

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Award of Excellence: Peach Belt Conference – University of North Georgia

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Georgia offered a virtual 5K. The event allowed student-athletes and administrators to safely raise donations for their Make-A-Wish partnership. The 5K led to North Georgia surpassing its wish goal of $10,000 to earn a wish reveal.

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference - Albany State University (Georgia)

A current student-athlete’s illness inspired the Albany State athletics department to find a way to help. Albany State connected with Be the Match and hosted a bone marrow donor registration drive on campus. This drive led to 75 new donors in the national donor registry.