What is the ADID?
The ADID is a staff member designated by the chancellor/president or commissioner (or their proxy), who serves as the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion and supports diverse and inclusive practices related to athletics.
How does a school or conference submit its ADID to the NCAA?
Annually on August 1, the contact information for the ADID is submitted through the NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Demographic Form.
More information about the designation
How can the ADID best support their athletics department and conference office?
2021 NCAA ADID Survey Results
The NCAA office of inclusion developed this survey to better understand the needs of ADIDs at member schools and conference offices. Preliminary findings were shared at the 2021 NCAA Inclusion Forum and survey data will influence NCAA inclusion programming and educational efforts throughout the 2021-22 academic year.
ADID Community Connections
The NCAA office of inclusion has introduced a new initiative for ADIDs. ADID Community Connections is an opportunity to connect with other ADIDs; receive tools and resources related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and engage with the NCAA office of inclusion through Q&A. This ongoing initiative is an informal meeting centered on building community and connecting ADIDs to helpful information.
ADID Community Connections will be hosted on the following dates.
Friday, Sept 9, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Tuesday, Nov 14, 1-2 p.m. Eastern time. Click here to register.
Thursday, Feb 8, 2024.
Monday, May 6, 2024.
Check back periodically for 2024 Community Connections times and registration information.
NCORE Virtual Connections
The NCAA’s inclusion, education and community engagement unit, in partnership with the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, will provide complimentary access to NCORE’s fall 2023 online conference, Virtual Connections, to 500 ADIDs. Virtual Connections has impactful education sessions on relevant diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging topics. ADIDs will have access to all of sessions until June. To begin the registration process and receive your unique access code, click here.
ADID Summit
The second annual ADID Summit, in conjunction with the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum, will provide ADIDs with diversity, equity and inclusion training, education and networking opportunities. The summit begins at 3 p.m. Eastern time on April 23, and concludes at noon the next day. Participating ADIDs are eligible to attend both the ADID Summit and the Inclusion Forum for a reduced fee. At this time, we are only able to accommodate individuals who can also attend the Inclusion Forum. Please refer to the registration instructions sent via email for more details. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the office of inclusion at inclusion@ncaa.org for more information.
