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REPORT OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I COUNCIL AND SEVEN COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
June 27-29, 2016, MEETING
This document includes meeting reports of the following: NCAA Division I Council, NCAA
Division I Competition Oversight Committee, NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee,
NCAA Division I Legislative Committee, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight
Committee, NCAA Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee, NCAA Division I
Student-Athlete Experience Committee, and NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight
Committee.
KEY ACTIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS.
1. NCAA Division I Council Two-Year Governance Structure Ad Hoc Working Group
Report. The Council expressed support for recommendations made by the Legislative
Committee based on the recommendations in the report of the Council Two-Year
Governance Structure Review Ad Hoc Working Group. In addition, the Council received
a report regarding additional items that were addressed by the working group, but did not
result in recommendations for changes to legislation or procedures. The Council agreed
that the working group should continue to review the governance structure to address both
new issues that may arise and continuing issues that have been raised by the membership.
One item for continued review includes exploration of ways in which the nonautonomy
conferences may address legislation adopted by the autonomy conferences, whether it be
through Council adoption, a more formal and public opt-in process or another possible
solution.
a. Legislative and Procedural Recommendations. The following recommendations
will be forwarded to the NCAA Division I Board of Directors for consideration:
(1) Recommendation to develop a process by which the Council may formally
recommend legislative ideas/concepts to the autonomy conferences for
consideration. Such a process would be developed in consultation with the
five autonomy conferences and it is anticipated that Council would have a
standing agenda item at its April and June meetings during which time it
could formally agree to recommend legislative concepts in areas of
autonomy to the five autonomy conferences to consider sponsoring into the
autonomy legislative cycle. Such a process will facilitate greater
opportunity for discussion and collaboration among the autonomy and
nonautonomy conferences.
(2) Recommendation to move the current submission deadline for autonomy
proposals from September 1 to November 1 and combine the sponsor
modification and amendment-to-amendment periods. The autonomy
business session would continue to occur at the NCAA Convention in
January. Dates of publications and review would be adjusted accordingly.
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The later submission date will allow for a more thorough analysis and
development of autonomy concepts through fall conference meetings.
(3) Recommendation to approve a one-year waiver to allow the Council to
introduce legislation into the legislative cycle through November 1. The
submission deadline for conference-sponsored legislation would remain
September 1. Dates of publications and review of proposals introduced by
the Council would be adjusted accordingly. The later submission date will
allow major issues (e.g., time demands, football recruiting) to be fully
developed before introduction into this year’s legislative cycle. The
membership also may evaluate the modified process to determine if it
wishes to maintain the current September 1 deadline or recommend
legislation to adjust the submission deadline to November 1.
(4) Recommendation to expand the current amendment period to February 1
for Council-governance proposals not identified for a January vote. The
additional time to submit amendments will allow for final adjustments and
refinement to proposals based on feedback from Legislative Forum at the
Convention and from other constituencies.
b. Other Results of the Two-Year Governance Structure Review.
(1) It was affirmed that current process permits only autonomy conferences to
sponsor and vote on legislation in an area of autonomy.
(2) Autonomy conferences should develop a process to address autonomy
legislative issues that may not warrant the use of the full autonomy
legislative process (e.g., noncontroversial or minimal national interest).
(3) Results of a membership survey indicate little support for a process by
which the 27 nonautonomy conferences would vote separately on
previously adopted autonomy proposals. The current opt-in process appears
to provide a sufficient opportunity for the 27 conferences and their
institutions to apply the autonomy legislation; however, it was noted that a
more formal process (e.g., report to national office) may be necessary for
high profile matters (e.g., health and safety, time demands). This issue will
continue being discussed by the working group.
(4) It was affirmed that violations are to be handled through NCAA
enforcement process regardless of whether nonautonomy institution has
elected to apply autonomy legislation.
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(5) Voting should continue to occur in April on Council-governance proposals
(other than proposals identified for January votes).
(6) Proposals recommended as noncontroversial should be reviewed by the
Legislative Committee for recommendation to the Council regarding
whether the concepts meet the standards to be considered noncontroversial.
(7) Voting on football-specific proposals should remain limited to specific
conference representatives (10 Football Bowl Subdivision/13 NCAA
Football Championship Subdivision).
2. Council Operational Issues. The Council discussed several concepts related to alleviating
the significant workload on Council members and increasing the efficiency and
effectiveness of Council operations. The NCAA Division I Council Coordination
Committee will review feedback and additional concepts in order to develop
recommendations for Council consideration at a future meeting. Items to be reviewed by
the Coordination Committee include:
a. Development of a consent package that allows Council to quickly act on multiple
items.
b. Composition of standing committees.
3. Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience. The Council reviewed and discussed
concepts aimed at enhancing the student-athlete experience brought forward from the
Student-Athlete Experience Committee. Council feedback will be considered along with
the feedback gathered from the Division I membership, and legislative recommendations
are expected for the Council’s August teleconference. Autonomy concepts were also
discussed and feedback will be shared with those conferences as legislation is developed.
It is anticipated that a comprehensive, Phase I package of legislation and best practices will
be considered at the 2017 NCAA Convention.
Council-governance concepts in development include:
a. Educating prospective student-athletes on time demands during recruitment
process;
b. Scheduling predictability;
c. Sport-specific review of playing and practice seasons and countable athletically
related activities; and
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d. Impact of the summer schedule on the student experience.
Autonomy concepts in development include:
a. A student-athlete time management plan; and
b. A seven-day required break at the conclusion of the championship segment and an
additional 14 days off during the academic year.
4. Council Legislative Actions. The Council’s legislative actions are detailed in Attachment
A and voting results are available in Attachment B. Pursuant to NCAA Constitution
5.3.2.2.6.2, legislation adopted by the Council (other than noncontroversial legislation) is
considered final at the conclusion of the next Division I Board of Directors meeting
(August 4).
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Values-Based Revenue Distribution. The Council discussed the various concepts under
review by the NCAA Division I Values-Based Revenue Distribution Working Group. It
is anticipated that the working group will make its final recommendation to the Board of
Directors October 2016.
2. Division I Transfer Student-Athletes. Council received an update regarding discussions
of transfer student-athletes. The Council Coordination Committee will continue to review
and monitor issues related to transfer situations and make recommendations, as
appropriate.
3. Reports from Council Committees. The Council received reports of the actions of the
seven Council committees.
a. Competition Oversight Committee. The following items include actions taken
by the Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council from
the Competition Oversight Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to, in
golf, exempt the East Lake Cup from the maximum dates of competition
and the declared playing season. The proposal’s effective date is August 1,
2017.
Rationale. The East Lake Cup was started in November 2015 and beginning
in 2016 will be a three-day collegiate team competition featuring the four
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institutions that advanced to the semifinals from each of the most recent
NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships. The format
consists of each of the four teams, per gender, participating in one day of
18-hole stroke-play competition, which in turn determines the seeding for
the following two days of semifinal and finals/consolation match-play
competition that will be covered live by the Golf Channel at East Lake Golf
Club in Atlanta. This proposal provides the opportunity to embrace an event
that builds upon the overall broadcast coverage that occurs each year at the
finals site and extends to the regular season. The East Lake Club and East
Lake Foundation have provided philanthropic support through their
collaboration with public and private organizations to offer Atlanta’s East
Lake residents opportunities to build a better future through education for
children and adults, affordable housing, job readiness and connections with
the broader community.
(2) The Competition Oversight Committee supported a strategic multiphase
approach to enhance student-athlete experience and bolster financial
stewardship. Recommendations were based on feedback from
championship participant surveys and multisport conference survey. Data
from current expenditures, historical trends and overall position of the
championships helped inform decisions. Survey responses indicated a
desire to continue to support the student-athlete experience (attendance and
fan access, and quality of travel); maintain/enhance current and future
officiating programs; establish championship formats that support
excellence, fairness and consistency; and conduct championships at sites
with exceptional atmosphere and facilities. Immediate enhancements for
2016-17 include improved awards ceremonies; gathering/meeting areas for
family/friends; and a requirement that hosts live stream preliminary-round
competition. Strategic areas for 2016-17 and 2017-18 include exploring
models to maintain and enhance championships; quality of travel
experience; enhanced officiating training and development programs;
consistency and fairness of championship experience; and championship
formats and automatic qualifier policies. Other Phase I enhancements
require additional planning before being implemented in 2016-17 and 2017-
18 (e.g., enhanced banquets, improved team awards and participant gifts).
Phases II and III include areas for the committee structure and the
membership to discuss further (e.g., travel party policies, sponsorship
minimums, bracketing principles, automatic qualifier policies).
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(3) The Competition Oversight Committee has requested that one of its
members be appointed to serve on NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel to
maintain communication and continuity.
(4) The Competition Oversight Committee supported an adjustment to the
Division I Softball Championship format to conduct the super regionals as
three-day competitions rather than the current two-day format that stages
the “if necessary” game as part of a doubleheader on day two.
(5) The Competition Oversight Committee referred a concept to change the
playing and practice season for men’s soccer to a two-semester format
(championship segment in the spring) to the NCAA Division I Men’s
Soccer Committee.
(6) Key topics for future discussion include:
(a) Strategic objectives to improve the student-athlete experience and
manage short-term and long-term growth of the championships; and
(b) Site selections for 2018 through 2022.
b. Football Oversight Committee. The following items include actions taken by the
Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council from the
Football Oversight Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
eliminate the exception to the “deserving team” criteria that permits a
conference champion that is contractually obligated to participate in a bowl
game to be considered a “deserving team” regardless of its won-lost record.
The proposal’s effective date is immediate.
Rationale. The exception for a conference champion to be bowl eligible
regardless of its won-lost record is unnecessary due to conference expansion
and the number of institutions that are required for a conference to be
considered a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference.
(2) The Council approved the formation of a football competition committee
within the Football Oversight Committee’s substructure. The NCAA
Division I Football Competition Committee will examine rules and
regulations related to all aspects of football, including, but not limited to,
playing rules, officiating, integrity of the game, technology, game-day
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operations, competitive balance and student-athlete health and safety. All
recommendations of the Football Competition Committee are subject to the
approval of the Football Oversight Committee.
(3) The Football Oversight Committee approved a request from The Ivy League
to use experimental rules for the 2016-17 football season that will place the
football at the 40-yard line for kickoffs and place the football at the 20-yard
line following touchbacks. The rules will be in effective for all Ivy League
conference contests and nonconference contests in which both institutions
agree to the rules. The conference will evaluate the impact of these rules
on concussion data for the 2016-17 season before determining any future
rule changes.
c. Legislative Committee. The following items include actions taken by the Council
on recommendations and information provided to the Council from the Legislative
Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in baseball and basketball, a graduate midyear transfer who
meets the one-time transfer exception may be immediately eligible. The
proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. Relief has been provided through the waiver process to midyear
baseball or basketball transfer student-athletes who do not meet the one-
time transfer exception for graduate student participation. Such relief has
been granted for both the graduate student transfer legislation and the
midyear enrollee legislation. As a result, student-athletes who meet the one-
time transfer exception (and, therefore do not need a waiver) are
disadvantaged. Student-athletes who do not need a waiver are not eligible
until the ensuing academic year and the student-athlete who has previously
transferred and needs a waiver is granted immediate eligibility. Although
an institution could submit a legislative relief waiver for relief of the
midyear enrollee legislation, absent extenuating circumstances, approval of
such a request would be directly contrary to the legislation and an official
interpretation.
(2) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
eliminate the opportunity for a waiver of the five-year period of eligibility
for participation in officially recognized competition directly qualifying
participants for final Olympic tryouts and officially recognized tryouts
involving national teams sponsored by a national governing body of the
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U.S. Olympic Committee (or, for student-athletes representing another
nation, the equivalent organization of that nation, or, for student-athletes
competing in a non-Olympic sport, the equivalent organization of that
sport). The proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. The original intent of the athletics activities waiver was to
provide an extension of a student-athlete’s five-year period of eligibility in
situations in which he or she is required to spend a significant amount of
time engaged in elite international competition. Over the years, it has
become common for national governing bodies to “officially recognize”
training and tryouts that do not meet the spirit of the original legislation and
should not warrant an extension of the five-year period of eligibility. This
proposal will restrict the athletics activities waiver to participation in the
appropriate level of tryouts and competition related to the appropriate elite-
level international events.
d. Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee. The following items include actions
taken by the Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council
from the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
increase, from four to five, the number of basketball regions that are used
to populate the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. The
proposal’s effective date is immediate, for committee member terms that
begin on or after September 1, 2017.
Rationale. Increasing the number of regions from four to five provides
better balance of the number of institutions and conferences per region and
a more accurate geographic representation based on current conference
affiliations. All other composition criteria remain the same (i.e., 10
members, not more than three members from any one region, six members
from FBS institutions and four members from FCS and Division I
institutions).
(2) The Council approved the formation of a men’s basketball competition
committee within the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee’s
substructure. The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Competition
Committee will develop and recommend strategic principles in order to
ensure that Division I men’s college basketball remains true to its original
rules, playable, watchable, popular and relevant in areas that include game
presentation, game operations, technology and statistical trends. All
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recommendations of the Men’s Basketball Competition Committee are
subject to the approval of the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
(3) Regarding the nomination process to fill positions on the Men’s Basketball
Committee, the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee recommends that
each conference may nominate an additional candidate who would add to
the gender or ethnic diversity of the committee and that the conference may
designate primary and secondary candidates. The Men’s Basketball
Oversight Committee will work with NCAA Division I Council
Nominating Committee to operationalize this process.
e. Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee. The following items include actions
taken by the Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council
from the Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
increase, from four to five, the number of basketball regions that are used
to populate the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Sport
Committee. The proposal’s effective date is immediate, for committee
member terms that begin on or after September 1, 2017.
Rationale. Increasing the number of regions from four to five provides
better balance of the number of institutions and conferences per region and
a more accurate geographic representation based on current conference
affiliations. All other composition criteria remain the same (i.e., 10
members, not more than three members from any one region, six members
from FBS institutions and four members from FCS and Division I
institutions).
(2) The Council approved the formation of a women’s basketball competition
committee within the Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee’s
substructure. All recommendations of the NCAA Division I Women’s
Basketball Competition Committee are subject to the approval of the
Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
(3) The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee received a report from the
Women’s Basketball Championship Sport Committee regarding the 32
conferences that were awarded automatic qualification for the 2017
championship; updated selection criteria to specify that “to be selected as
an at-large team, a team must have a record of .500 or above;” and revised
bracketing principles to permit the assignment of teams, by s-curve order,
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to first and second round and regional sites taking into account distance
from site, mode of transportation and accessibility by fans.
(4) The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee received a report from its
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee Strategic
Format Review Subcommittee that it is considering potential format
changes that would move the NCAA Women’s Final Four to the weekend
after NCAA Men’s Final Four starting in 2021 at the earliest and would
have the top 32 seeds host first round games (one game) with four super
regional sites hosting three rounds. The Women’s Final Four format would
remain the same. Changes could be implemented as early as 2019. The
membership and other stakeholders (e.g., ESPN, Women’s Basketball
Coaches Association) will be consulted for feedback on the potential
formats.
(5) The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee received a report from its
NCAA Division I Council Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee Ad
Hoc Working Group on Recruiting. The charge and roster has been
finalized and its initial teleconference was focused on the scope of its work.
Potential areas for review include the recruiting calendar, enhanced
work/life balance for coaches and refocusing recruiting on the scholastic
environment. A report is anticipated in September 2016 in advance of the
next in-person Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee meeting.
(6) The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee received a report from the
NCAA Division I Council Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee
Discussion Group on Student-Athlete Time Demands. The discussion
group was supportive of all but one of the concepts developed by the NCAA
Division I Student-Athlete Experience Committee Enhancing the Student-
Athlete Experience – Time Demands Subgroup. The discussion group
expressed concern about the educational exception to the five-year rule for
study abroad and internships, noting the difficulty of application to winter
championship sports. However, the discussion group is supportive of
women’s basketball student-athletes taking advantage of such opportunities
in the summer.
(7) The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee reviewed benefits provided
to participating student-athletes and families at the Men’s Final Four and
the Women’s Final Four, reaffirming a commitment to provide women’s
basketball student-athletes experience that is comparable to the experience
provided to men’s basketball student-athletes. The Women’s Basketball
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Oversight Committee requested a review of anticipated benefits for the
2017 championships at its October 2016 meeting.
f. Student-Athlete Experience Committee. The following items include actions
taken by the Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council
from the Student-Athlete Experience Committee.
(1) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
increase, from two to three, the number coaches in men’s water polo and
women’s water polo who may be employed by an institution and who may
contact or evaluate prospective student-athletes off campus. The proposal’s
effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. Increasing the number of countable coaches will enhance
student-athlete safety during practice and enhance student-athlete
experience and development by increasing coaching opportunities during
practice. This proposal aligns water polo with other “goalie-specialty”
position sport limits.
(2) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in softball, women’s lacrosse, men’s volleyball, women’s
water polo and women’s beach volleyball, a student-athlete may engage in
intercollegiate competition during the segment of the playing season that
does not conclude with the NCAA championship without using a season of
competition, provided the student-athlete remains academically eligible
during the segment that concludes with the NCAA championship. The
proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. An exception currently applies to field hockey, men’s soccer,
women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s water polo to allow a
student-athlete to engage in intercollegiate competition during the spring
nonchampionship segment without using a season of competition, provided
the student-athlete was academically eligible during the segment that
concludes with the NCAA championship. This proposal would provide a
student-athlete who participates in the proposed spring NCAA
championship sports with the same exception during the fall
nonchampionship segment.
(3) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in field hockey, lacrosse and wrestling, off-campus recruiting
contacts shall not be made with an individual (or his or her relatives or legal
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guardians) before September 1 at the beginning of his or her junior year in
high school and that contacts that occur during a prospective student-
athlete’s junior year may occur only at the prospective student-athlete’s
educational institution or residence. The proposal’s effective date is August
1, 2017.
Rationale. This proposal will simplify the legislation by creating a uniform
start date for off-campus contacts, telephone calls and recruiting materials
and electronic correspondence.
(4) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in field hockey, women’s gymnastics, lacrosse and wrestling,
on-campus recruiting contacts and unofficial visits with athletics
department involvement shall not occur with an individual (or his or her
relatives or legal guardians) before September 1 at the beginning of his or
her junior year in high school. The proposal’s effective date is August 1,
2017.
Rationale. Currently there is no initial date for on-campus recruiting
contacts or unofficial visits with athletics department involvement to begin.
This proposal simplifies the legislation by creating a uniform start date for
contacts, recruiting materials and electronic correspondence in the
applicable sports. Finally, this proposal will help address the issue of early
recruiting in these sports.
(5) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in lacrosse, telephone calls may not be received from an
individual (or his or her relatives or legal guardians) before September 1 at
the beginning of his or her junior year in high school. The proposal’s
effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. This proposal, in conjunction with the other proposals applicable
to lacrosse, is intended to make September 1 of a prospective student-
athlete’s junior year the starting date for all communications and contacts.
Without a restriction on receipt of telephone calls, the other recruiting
restrictions fall short of curtailing early recruiting. Currently, an
institution’s coach may ask a club coach to have the prospective student-
athlete contact him or her. The combination of lacrosse proposals will
simplify the application of recruiting communication legislation and
address the issue of early recruiting.
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(6) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
establish a separate recruiting calendar for women’s beach volleyball and
specify that 50 evaluation days shall be available for evaluations of
prospective student-athletes engaged in beach volleyball practice and/or
competition. The proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. Currently, the combined women’s volleyball and women’s
beach volleyball recruiting calendar has three quiet periods that would
become evaluation periods for women’s beach volleyball. The current quiet
periods do not allow women’s beach volleyball coaches to effectively
recruit during a critical time in the beach volleyball season. Contact periods
will remain the same for both sports. In order to avoid a competitive
advantage for women’s volleyball programs, women’s beach volleyball
recruiting will remain confined to beach volleyball competitions and
practices. Currently, nearly 50% of institutions that sponsor both sports
have separate staffs for each sport. The increase of youth play in beach
volleyball allows beach coaches to recruit exclusively at beach volleyball
events. Evaluation activities by a coach who is both a women’s volleyball
coach and a women’s beach volleyball coach at a volleyball event (not
beach volleyball) would count be subject to the women’s volleyball
recruiting calendar and limitations.
(7) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in women’s lacrosse, that an institution shall not commence
practice sessions in the championship segment before the third Saturday in
January and shall not engage in its first date of competition (game or
scrimmage) in the championship segment before the Friday that is 15 weeks
before the Friday immediately preceding the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse
Championship. The proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. This proposal will reduce the championship segment from up to
21 weeks to 18 weeks, including 15-16 weeks of competition. The proposal
promotes student-athlete well-being by reducing the demands of the
championship segment.
(8) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in women’s lacrosse, an institution shall limit its total playing
schedule with outside competition during the segment in which the NCAA
championship is conducted to 17 contests (as opposed to dates of
competition). The proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
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Rationale. A “date of competition” permits an institution to participate in
multiple contests on the same day. This proposal promotes student-athlete
well-being by reducing demands on their time. One lacrosse game lasts
approximately two hours. Conducting multiple contests on the same day is
not in the best interests of student-athletes.
(9) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to, in
swimming and diving, to exempt the College Swimming Coaches
Association of America (CSCAA) national invitational from the maximum
dates of competition and the declared playing season. The proposal’s
effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. The CSCAA invitational has provided an opportunity for
student-athletes, who achieved the NCAA Division I B time standard or
Zone Diving Standard, but did not qualify for NCAA championships, an
opportunity to compete in a season ending meet. Since institutions must
include CSCAA national invitational within their playing season, there is
concern that the meet will cease to exist due to the application of current
playing season calculations. Currently, institutions are required to withhold
a date of competition in order to send student-athletes to the event. Over
the past several years, the number of NCAA men and women swimming
and diving student-athletes who achieved Division I B cuts or one diving
qualification but did not qualify for the NCAA championship has been
significant. In effort to enhance the student-athlete experience and promote
their achievements, the inclusion of the CSCAA invitational as an exempted
event will support this initiative to provide greater postseason access for
student-athletes.
(10) The Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative cycle to
specify that, in women’s beach volleyball, an institution shall not play its
first contest (game or scrimmage) with outside competition in the
championship segment before the Thursday that is 10 weeks before the
Thursday immediately preceding the start of the National Collegiate
Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship and that an institution shall limit
its total playing schedule with outside competition to 16 dates of
competition during the championship segment and four dates of
competition during the nonchampionship segment.
Rationale. Currently, women’s beach volleyball has half the championship
segment length of other sports and is limited to 16 total dates of competition
with not more than two dates of competition during the nonchampionship
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segment. This proposal extends the championship segment competition
season by one week but will provide women’s beach volleyball student-
athletes with competition opportunities that are comparable to other single
semester women’s sports. The overall length of the combined
championship and nonchampionship segments remains 132 days.
(11) The Council appointed Jennifer Condaras, Senior Compliance
Administrator for the Big East Conference and member of the Student-
Athlete Experience Committee, to the NCAA Division I Committee for
Legislative Relief. In April, the Council approved legislation to increase
the composition of the Committee for Legislative Relief from five members
to seven members and to specify that one member shall also be a member
of the Student-Athlete Experience Committee.
g. Strategic Vision and Planning Committee. The following items include actions
taken by the Council on recommendations and information provided to the Council
from the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee.
(1) The Council approved an amendment to its policies and procedures to
specify that a member of the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee serve
on the Council Coordination Committee.
(2) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee made several editorial
changes to its original charging document to better reflect its current
responsibilities and oversight. In addition, the Strategic Vision and
Planning Committee is developing a plan to assist the Council in building
and managing the Division I agenda and a tool to help evaluate the success
of tracking on Division I initiatives.
(3) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee supported the recommended
increases to the Ethnic Minority and Women Enhancement Postgraduate
Scholarship for Careers in Athletics and The NCAA Postgraduate
Scholarship from $7,500 to $8,500.
(4) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee continued its review of the
transition of responsibilities of the NCAA Division I Committee on
Institutional Performance. In October, a recommendation will be made to
the Council to endorse a transition plan, rebrand the Institutional
Performance Program tool and consider noncontroversial legislation to
dissolve the Committee on Institutional Performance.
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June 27-29, 2016, Meeting
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(5) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee agreed that equestrian will
continue to be identified as an emerging sport for women. The sport has
demonstrated potential growth based on new organizational efforts and
membership feedback.
(6) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee reaffirmed that the health and
safety of student-athletes is a top priority for the entire Division I
membership and recommends that the Council Two-Year Governance
Structure Review Ad Hoc Working Group continue to discuss and explore
an appropriate legislative process or other procedure to involve the entire
membership in the resolution of such issues.
(7) The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee reported that the following
institutions have been advanced to year four of the Division II to Division I
reclassification process: Abilene Christian University; Grand Canyon
University; University of the Incarnate Word; and the University of
Massachusetts Lowell. In addition, Northern Kentucky University was
recommended for election to active Division I membership and The
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, was recommended for election to
active FBS membership. Coastal Carolina University will enter year one of
the reclassification process from the FCS to the FBS. Finally, the Northeast
Water Polo Conference has been recommended for election as a single sport
conference, effective August 1.
4. Update from the NCAA Division I Committee on Academics. At the request of the
Committee on Academics, the Council introduced a proposal into the 2016-17 legislative
cycle to specify that for a postgraduate student-athlete, only credit earned toward a degree
may be used to satisfy the requirement to earn six credits per regular academic term, except
that graduate student-athletes who are permitted to be enrolled without admission to or
designation of specific graduate program may use any graduate-level coursework and post-
baccalaureate student-athletes who are permitted to remain undeclared may continue to use
any coursework. The proposal’s effective date is August 1, 2017.
Rationale. Current requirements may not adequately measure or incentivize postgraduate
degree-specific work and progress. This proposal will ensure meaningful progress toward
designated degree program. However, it accounts for the prevalence of student-athletes
enrolled in “at-large” programs.
5. Increasing Division I Influence in Playing Rules in Football, Men’s Basketball and
Women’s Basketball. The Council received an update on the discussions related to a
possible modification to the current playing rules committee structures for football, men’s
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June 27-29, 2016, Meeting
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basketball and women’s basketball. The sport oversight committees reviewed and
discussed feedback from affected constituencies related to models for possible changes.
The sport oversight committees will continue to explore potential options to increase
Division I influence and add Division I representation on these three association-wide
playing rules committees. This topic will continue to be discussed by the Football, Men’s
and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees.
6. Review of Updated Council Policies and Procedures. The Council reviewed and
approved updates to its policies and procedures to address situations in which student-
athlete representatives are unable to participate in Council Coordination meetings and to
address the assignment of new Council members in situations in which Council vacancies
occur outside the annual term expiration timeline.
7. Council Coordination Committee. The Council received a summary of actions taken and
key informational items discussed by the Council Coordination Committee between April
13 and June 1, 2016.
8. Report of the April 6-8, 2016, Council Meeting. The Council approved the report of its
April 6-8, 2016, meeting.
9. 2016 Future Meeting Dates.
a. August 3 (Council only) teleconference from 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern; and
b. October 3-5 (Council and standing committees) meeting, Indianapolis.
Council Chair: Jim Phillips, Northwestern University, Big Ten Conference
Council Liaisons: Diane Dickman, Law, Policy and Governance
Jennifer Fraser, Law, Policy and Governance
Kevin Lennon, Law, Policy and Governance
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June 27-29, 2016, Meeting
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NCAA Division I Council Meeting
June 27-29, 2016
Attendees:
Troy Austin, Longwood University; Big South Conference.
Mitch Barnhart, University of Kentucky; Southeastern Conference.
Robert Bernardi, Nicholls State University; Southland Conference.
Robert Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference (FBS Autonomy conference commissioner).
Bill Chaves, Eastern Washington University; Big Sky Conference.
Tim Day, Iowa State University; Big 12 Conference.
Connor Donnelly, Sacred Heart University; Northeast Conference (Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee representative) (alternate).
Dianthia Ford-Kee, Mississippi Valley State University; Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Keith Gill, University of Richmond; Atlantic 10 Conference.
Dan Guerrero, University of California, Los Angeles; Pac-12 Conference.
Robin Green Harris, Ivy League (FCS conference commissioner) (alternate).
Ted Gumbart, Atlantic Sun Conference (alternate).
Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Drake University; Missouri Valley Conference.
Jeffrey Hathaway, Hofstra University; Colonial Athletic Association.
Lynn Holzman, West Coast Conference.
Connie Hurlbut, Western Athletic Conference.
Brian Hutchinson, Morehead State University; Ohio Valley Conference.
Blake James, University of Miami (Florida); Atlantic Coast Conference.
Paul Krebs, University of New Mexico; Mountain West Conference.
Robert Krimmel, Saint Francis University (Pennsylvania); Northeast Conference.
Mark LaBarbera, Valparaiso University; Horizon League.
Bill Maher, Canisius College; Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Bruce McCutcheon, Lafayette College; Patriot League (alternate).
Bernadette McGlade, Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I conference commissioner).
Maggie McKinley, University of Cincinnati; American Athletic Conference.
Mary Mulvenna, America East Conference.
Don Oberhelman, California Polytechnic State University; Big West Conference.
Mike O’Brien, University of Toledo, Mid-American Conference.
Stephen Perez, California State University-Sacramento (Faculty Athletics Representative
Association representative).
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University; Big Ten Conference.
Jean Lenti Ponsetto, DePaul University; Big East Conference.
Kim Record, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Southern Conference.
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June 27-29, 2016, Meeting
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Judy Rose, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Conference USA.
Bob Scalise, Harvard University; Ivy League.
Rachel Scott, University of Texas at Austin; Big 12 Conference (Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee representative).
Justin Sell, South Dakota State University; Summit League.
Brian Shannon, Texas Tech University (DIA-FAR representative).
Larry Teis, Texas State University, Sun Belt Conference.
Etienne Thomas, North Carolina Central University; Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference (FBS Nonautonomy conference commissioner).
Absentees:
Vicky Chun, Colgate University; Patriot League.
Lily Johnson, Missouri State University; Missouri Valley Conference (Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee representative).
Kyle Kallander, Big South Conference (FCS conference commissioner).
Vaughn Williams, Kennesaw State University; Atlantic Sun Conference.
Guests in Attendance:
Carolyn Callahan, Committee on Academics.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Diane Dickman, Jenn Fraser and Kevin Lennon.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance for Portions of the Meeting:
Scott Bearby, Anucha Browne, Meredith Cleaver, Joni Comstock, Azure Davey, Lynn Dickey,
Mark Emmert, Dan Gavitt, Stephanie Grace, Brandy Hataway, Jennifer Henderson, Michelle
Hosick, Charnele Kemper, Mark Lewis, Oliver Luck, Matt Maher, Steve Mallonee, Jobrina
Marques, Kristen Matha, Kathleen McNeely, Binh Nguyen, Susan Peal, Todd Petr, Trevor
Reeves, Kris Richardson, Dave Schnase, Geoff Silver, Cari Van Senus, Quintin Wright, and
Leeland Zeller.
NCAA Division I Council June 2016 Legislative Actions
Proposal
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NCAA Division I
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August 1,
2016
In bowl subdivision football, to specify that the
exception to address a situation in which there are an
insufficient number of eligible teams for postseason
bowl selection shall be extended through August 1,
2020; further, to (1) eliminate the “one-time” use
restriction; (2) specify that teams that meet the
exception are considered “alternates”; (3) to
eliminate the condition that allows an institution to
count two wins against Football Championship
Subdivision opponents toward potential bowl
eligibility; (4) specify that an institution that finishes
the season with a minimum of five wins and a
maximum of seven losses but achieved a multiyear
Academic Progress Rate that permits postseason
participation (e.g., 930) may qualify for bowl
selection (alternates are identified in descending
order based on the institution’s multiyear APR in
football; in the event of a tie, the institution with the
highest single-year rate in the most recent reporting
year will be selected first); (5) specify that an
alternate team must declare whether it will participate
if identified; and (6) specify that an alternate shall
select a remaining bowl game in which it will
participate (terms of participation will be the same as
those applicable to the originally contracted
conference).
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AMATEURISM AND
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NCAA Division I
Council (Legislative
Committee)
Immediate
To eliminate the legislation that prescribes the loss of
one year of eligibility for practice and varsity
competition for each year of ineligible participation
or receipt of improper aid.
Supported as
noncontroversial.
Adopted.
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Proposal
Number Title Source
Effective
Date Intent Council Action
2016-5
RECRUITING --
RECRUITING
CALENDARS --
SOFTBALL
NCAA Division I
Council (Student-
Athlete Experience
Committee)
Immediate
In softball, to eliminate the contact and evaluation
exceptions specific to Hawaii in the recruiting
calendar.
Supported as
noncontroversial.
Adopted.
2016-6
RECRUITING --
BASKETBALL EVENT
CERTIFICATION --
RESIDENCY
RESTRICTIONS FOR
CERTIFIED EVENTS
NCAA Division I
Council (Men’s and
Women’s Oversight
Committees)
Immediate
In basketball, to specify that the Enforcement
Certification and Approvals Group may consider a
prospective student-athlete’s waiver request, in
accordance with established policies and procedures,
related to the residency requirements for participants
on nonscholastic teams that wish to participate in
certified events; and that the policies and procedures
shall be reviewed annually by the Men’s and
Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees.
Supported as
noncontroversial.
Adopted.
2016-7
ACADEMIC
ELIGIBILITY –
ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM --
PENALTIES
NCAA Division I
Council (Committee
on Academics)
Immediate
To eliminate references to “multiple levels of
analysis” and “progression of penalties” and to
clarify APP penalties, including the “levels” and
“progression of penalties,” are determined pursuant
to the policies and procedures of the APP, as
established by the Committee on Academics, as
specified.
Supported as
noncontroversial.
Adopted.
2016-8
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND
POSTSEASON
FOOTBALL –
ELIGIBILITY FOR
CHAMPIONSHIPS –
AMATEUR-STATUS
CERTIFICATION
NCAA Division I
Council (Student-
Athlete Experience
Committee)
Immediate
To eliminate the legislation associated with the
amateur-status affidavits for any NCAA
championship or football bowl contest.
Supported as
noncontroversial.
Adopted.
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OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I COMPETITION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
JUNE 27-28, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include items that are incorporated in the NCAA Division I
Council report.
KEY ITEMS.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Zone diving sites for 2017. The NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee
approved as a consent package the following zone diving sites for the 2017 Division I Men's
and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships:
Zone Host Institution Location
Zone A Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia
Zone B Auburn Auburn, Alabama
Zone C Indiana Bloomington, Indiana
Zone D Missouri Columbia, Missouri
Zone E Northern Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona
2. Individual/team sports subcommittee report. The Competition Oversight Committee
received a report from the individual/team sports subcommittee and took the following
actions:
NCAA Men's and Women's Rifle Committee.
Committee chair appointment. The Competition Oversight Committee approved
a waiver of a policy that precludes a head coach from chairing a sport committee
so that Melissa Mulloy-Mecozzi, head rifle coach at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, may serve as chair of the rifle committee effective September 1,
2016. The committee noted that a waiver is available for sports sponsored by
fewer than 60 percent of the membership eligible to participate in the
championship.
NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Committee.
Selection criteria – relay qualification procedures. The Competition Oversight
Committee approved an adjustment in the selection criteria to clarify that only
swimmers can trigger eligibility for relays at the championships.
Other Informational Items of the NCAA
Division I Competition Oversight Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country
Committee.
Selection criteria for cross country. The Competition Oversight Committee
approved various adjustments to the selection criteria for cross country, noting that
they are not a departure but rather clarification to the current practice of selecting
at-large teams to the championships field with emphasis on NCAA regional
championships performances. The Competition Oversight Committee also noted
an informational item regarding the Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross
Country Committee's discussion about the effect that runners who do not finish
races have on the selection of at-large teams to the championships.
NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee.
Selection criteria modifications. The Competition Oversight Committee approved
adjustments in the selection criteria to provide greater clarity and transparency in
the selection process and increase the probability of maintaining complete and
balanced brackets. The Competition Oversight Committee also reviewed an
informational item regarding the Wrestling Committee's desire to add a team
component to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
3. NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel report. The Competition Oversight Committee
accepted reports from the panel's recent teleconferences as information only.
4. Winter championships participant survey results. Competition Oversight Committee
members reviewed feedback collected from winter sport championships participant surveys,
noting the high percentage of respondents who are satisfied with their championships
experiences.
5. NCAA championships update. The NCAA's senior executive vice president for
championships provided a brief update on the Division I championships program and noted
areas and issues that are likely to generate discussion in the future.
6. Presidential Working Group on Sports Sponsorship update. The chair of the
Competition Oversight Committee provided an update regarding the ongoing discussions
within Presidential Working Group on Sports Sponsorship.
7. NCAA Division I Nominating Committee update. NCAA staff provided a brief update
regarding the ongoing discussions within the Nominating Committee.
Other Informational Items of the NCAA
Division I Competition Oversight Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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8. NCAA Division I Legislative Subcommittee of Competition Oversight Committee update. The NCAA staff updated the Competition Oversight Committee on the status of the
2015-16 legislative proposals that previously had been reviewed, including those that will be
effective as of August 1, 2016.
9. Other business. The Competition Oversight Committee approved extending the Mountain
Pacific Sports Federation automatic qualification in women's lacrosse for the 2017
championship.
10. Future meetings and teleconferences. The Competition Oversight Committee will meet in
person on the following dates. Members noted that teleconferences may be added as
necessary.
October 3-4, 2016.
Committee Chair: Mitch Barnhart, University of Kentucky, Southeastern Conference
Staff Liaisons: Joni Comstock, Championships and Alliances
Jennifer Henderson, Academic and Membership Affairs
Other Informational Items of the NCAA
Division I Competition Oversight Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee Meeting
June 27-28, 2016
Attendees:
Emily Altier, Niagara University; Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Shelley Appelbaum, Michigan State University; Big Ten Conference.
Mitch Barnhart, University of Kentucky; Southeastern Conference.
Amanda Braun, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Horizon League.
Tim Day, Iowa State University; Big 12 Conference.
Dianthia Ford-Kee, Mississippi Valley State University; Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Beth Goode, Stanford University; Pac-12 Conference.
Mark Harlan, University of South Florida; American Athletic Conference.
Robin Harris, The Ivy League
Natalie Honnen, Clemson University; Atlantic Coast Conference.
Brian Hutchinson, Morehead State University; Ohio Valley Conference.
Paul Krebs, University of New Mexico; Mountain West Conference.
Robert Krimmel, Saint Francis University (Pennsylvania); Northeast Conference.
Bill Maher, Canisius College; Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Chris May, Saint Louis University; Atlantic 10 Conference.
Maggie McKinley, University of Cincinnati; Conference USA.
Mike O'Brien, University of Toledo; Mid-American Conference.
Kim Record, University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Southern Conference.
Donovan Robertson, The Ohio State University; Big Ten Conference.
Absentees:
Sergio Perkovic, University of Notre Dame; Atlantic Coast Conference.
Paula Smith, University of California, Irvine; Big West Conference.
Guest(s) in Attendance:
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University (Division I Council chair).
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Joni Comstock and Jennifer Henderson.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Sharon Cessna, Robin Hale, Mark Lewis, John Pfeffenberger, Carol Reep and Jerry Vaughn.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL OVERSIGHT COMMITEE
June 27-28, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include any items that are incorporated in the NCAA
Division I Council report.
KEY ITEM.
1. Increasing Division I Influence in Playing Rules. The NCAA Division I Football
Oversight Committee reviewed feedback from NCAA Divisions II and III and the NCAA
Playing Rules Oversight Panel (PROP) on two concepts that would increase NCAA
Division I influence in the playing rules process. The Football Oversight Committee
confirmed its interest in influencing Division I representation on both the NCAA Football
Rules Committee and PROP. While noting that Divisions II and III were not supportive
of a model that would increase Division I members on PROP from six to 12, alternatives
were discussed, including the use of the Division I Football Competition Committee for
influencing an agenda for Division I football to be reviewed by the NCAA Division I
Football Rules Committee and PROP. Discussions will continue with the chairs of the
NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee and NCAA Division I
Women's Basketball Oversight Committee regarding other alternatives.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Approval of guidelines for waivers of the 90 percent requirement to permit a
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institution to count a victory against a Football
Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent toward the established FBS bowl
eligibility requirements. The committee approved postseason bowl eligibility waiver
guidelines for institutions seeking relief of NCAA Division I Bylaws 18.7.2.1.1 and
18.7.2.1.1.1, to permit a victory against a FCS institution who will not meet the
90 percent requirement of the permissible maximum number of football grant-in-aid per
year during a rolling two-year period, to be counted toward the definition of "deserving
team". The guidelines establish the following information standards for those FBS
institutions seeking a waiver from the committee:
a. Chronology of events surrounding applicant institution's discovery of FCS
institution's inability to meet minimum grant-in-aid requirements;
b. Contemporaneous documentation of applicant institution's awareness of FCS
institution's ability to satisfy minimum scholarship requirements or potential
Academic Performance Plan (APP) penalties at the time the parties entered into a
contractual agreement;
Other Informational Items of The NCAA Division I
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June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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c. Applicant institution's attempts to reschedule another eligible opponent in the
affected season; and
d. Other unique or catastrophic circumstances that affected FCS institution's ability
to meet the 90 percent grant-in-aid requirement.
2. Approval of the April 2016 Football Oversight Committee In-Person Meeting
Report. The Football Oversight Committee reviewed and approved the April 6-7, 2016,
in-person meeting report.
3. NCAA Division I Council Football Recruiting Ad Hoc Working Group Update. The
Football Oversight Committee received an update from the NCAA Division I Council
Football Recruiting Ad Hoc Working Group's June 16 and 23 teleconferences.
4. NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee Report. The Football Oversight
Committee received an update from the chair of the NCAA Division I Football
Championship Committee.
5. NCAA Football Rules Committee Report. The Football Oversight Committee received
the report from the NCAA Football Rules Committee and its review in the areas of
statistical trends and technology (e.g., use of technology in the press box or on the
sideline). Rule changes approved for the 2016 and 2017 football seasons were noted.
The rule changes included, but were not limited to:
a. Digital Technology Allowed in Press Box and Locker Room (Rule 1-4.11).
Coaches are permitted to make use of digital technology in the press box and the
locker room, but they still may not use video images, photographs or computers
on the field. The digital connections in the press box provided by the home
team/facility must be the same in both coaching booths. (Note: The effective date
of this proposal is the 2017 season after a request from the Collegiate
Commissioners Association.);
b. Sliding Ball Carrier is Defenseless (Rule 2-27.14). A ball carrier who obviously
gives himself up and goes into a feet-first slide is included in the list of
defenseless players;
c. Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Rule 9-2.6). If a coach commits two unsportsmanlike
conduct fouls, he is automatically disqualified from the game, which is the current
rule for players;
Other Informational Items of The NCAA Division I
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June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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d. Instant Replay – Targeting Fouls (Rule 12-5.5. f). In reviewing targeting fouls the
Instant Replay Official is to examine all aspects of the action: whether the player
was defenseless, the location of the forcible contact, the presence of indicators of
targeting, and the use of the crown of the helmet. Also, the replay official may
create a targeting foul in the case of an egregious action that was not called by the
officials on the field; and
e. Medical Observer (Rule 12-5.2). The Instant Replay Official may stop the game
at the initiative of a medical observer in the Instant Replay booth. (This change
makes the 2015 experimental rule official.)
6. Comprehensive Review of Football. The Football Oversight Committee continued its
discussions related to the comprehensive review of football. Specifically, a concept
related to 14-week playing season was reviewed. NCAA staff will work with Division I
conferences to model a potential conference schedule under a proposed 14-week playing
season. Additional information will be reviewed during the October in-person meeting.
7. NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief Feedback Request. In response to
a request from the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief, the Football
Oversight Committee reviewed a waiver filed by a Division I member institution and
provided feedback on the waiver request. The feedback will be considered by NCAA
staff and the Committee for Legislative Relief.
8. Update from Second Safety in College Football Summit. The Football Oversight
Committee received an update from the NCAA Sports Science Institute regarding the
Second Safety in College Football Summit. The proposed year-round practice
recommendations from the summit were noted. The recommendations were made based
on data gathered on safety and head-impact exposure. Discussion related to this topic
will continue during a July teleconference.
9. Review of Football Bowl Subdivision Membership Requirements. The Football
Oversight Committee received an update on the history and current state of the FBS
membership requirements.
Committee Chair: Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference
Staff Liaisons: Ron Prettyman, Championships and Alliances
Kris Richardson, Academic and Membership Affairs
Other Informational Items of The NCAA Division I
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June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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June 27-28, 2016
Attendees:
Ray Anderson, Arizona State University; Pac-12 Conference.
Todd Berry, American Football Coaches Association.
Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference.
Lisa Campos, Northern Arizona University; Big Sky Conference.
Shawn Eichorst, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Big Ten Conference.
Bret Gilliland, Mountian West Conference.
Blake James, Miami University; Atlantic Coast Conference.
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State University; Southeastern Conference.
Paul Rogers, Southern Methodist University; 1-A FARs.
Todd Stansbury, Oregon State University, Pac-12 Conference.
Jon Steinbrecher, Mid-American Conference.
Evan Tatford, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Sun Belt Conference.
Mark Wilson, Tennessee Technological University; Ohio Valley Conference.
Absentees:
Vicky Chun, Colgate University; Patriot League.
Kyle Kallander, Big South Conference.
Guest(s) in Attendance:
Keith Gill, University of Richmond; Atlantic 10 Conference.
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University; Big Ten Conference.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Ron Prettyman and Kris Richardson.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Scott Bearby, Scott Connors, Mark Emmert, Jenn Fraser, Brian Hainline, Ty Halpin, Chris
Howard, Kevin Lennon, Mark Lewis, Oliver Luck, Abbie Markey, Keith Martin, Eric Mayes
and Geoff Silver.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
JUNE 27, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include any items that are incorporated in the NCAA Division I
Council report.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Approval of NCAA Division I Legislative Committee May 19 Report. The Legislative
Committee approved the report of its May 19 teleconference.
2. Review of NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee Report/Official Interpretations. The Legislative Committee revised a previously approved official interpretation (Reference:
7/13/05, Item No. 3) and issued the following interpretation:
Use of Concurrent Enrollment Courses to Satisfy Credit-Hour Requirements. (I) The
Legislative Committee determined that a traditional course taken at an institution other than
the certifying institution during a regular term while enrolled full time at the certifying
institution may be used to satisfy the six credits per term and 18 semester or 27 quarter credit
hours per academic year requirements, provided:
(a) The course is available to any student at the certifying institution;
(b) The student-athlete enrolls in the course in the same manner as is available to any student;
and
(c) Enrollment in the course occurs within the offering institution’s regular enrollment periods
(preregistration or drop/add period) in accordance with the institution’s academic calendar
and applicable policies and procedures.
[References: Bylaws 14.2.2.3 (concurrent courses at two institutions), 14.4.3.5.3
(nontraditional courses from another institution) and 14.4.3.5.7 (credit from other institutions)
and an official interpretation (07/13/05, Item No. 3), which has been archived]
3. Review of NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief May 16 Teleconference
Report. The Legislative Committee received a report of the May 16 teleconference of the
Committee for Legislative Relief and approved a revision to the policies and procedures of the
Committee for Legislative Relief to add the senior compliance administrator to the list of
institutional staff members who will receive a letter detailing the chronology of the institution
or individual’s actions in cases involving misinformation, a lack of information or institutional
error in which a student-athlete is detrimentally impacted by the actions of institutional
personnel and the applicant institution benefits (request is approved) as a result of the
circumstances. Previously, only the chancellor or president, director of athletics, and primary
institutional contact listed in RSRO received the letter.
Other Informational Items of the NCAA Division I
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April 6, 2016, Meeting
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Committee Chair: Don Oberhelman, California Polytechnic State University, Big West Conference
Staff Liaisons: Steve Mallonee, Academic and Membership Affairs
Leeland Zeller, Academic and Membership Affairs
NCAA Division I Legislative Committee Meeting
June 27, 2016
Attendees:
David Batson, Texas A&M University.
Tricia Brandenburg, Towson University.
Carolyn Callahan, Division I Committee on Academics, University of Virginia.
AJ Grube, Western Carolina University.
Brad Hostetter, Atlantic Coast Conference.
Tony Hernandez, Division I Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement chair, University of Miami,
Florida.
Scott Lazenby, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Kaity McKittrick, Division I Committee for Legislative Relief member, Lafayette College (alternate).
Cameron Mingo, SAAC Representative, Princeton University, Ivy League.
Keri Mendoza, Division I Interpretations Committee chair, Big 12 Conference.
Mary Mulvenna, America East Conference.
Don Oberhelman, California Polytechnic State University.
Brian Shannon, Texas Tech University.
Absentees:
Jacqueline Blackett, Division I Committee on Academics, Columbia University-Barnard College.
Lyla Clerry, University of Iowa.
Roderick Perry, Indiana University Purdue University -- Indianapolis.
Rob Philippi, Division I Committee for Legislative Relief chair, Conference USA.
Vaughn Williams, Kennesaw State University.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Steve Mallonee and Leeland Zeller.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
None.
REPORT OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
JUNE 27-28, 2016, MEETING Note: This document does not include any items that are included in the NCAA Division
I Council report. KEY ITEMS.
1. Meeting with National Broadcast Media. The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball
Oversight Committee discussed several college basketball related topics during a meeting
with media representatives from national and conference network television entities. The
committee plans to review the following areas to assist in expanding the fan base and
elevating college basketball awareness throughout the season: (a) increased broadcast
media access to coaches/teams with the extent and level of access to be defined; (b)
change the first permissible contest date to midweek in November; (c) increased
transparency in the NCAA championship selection process during the season; and (d)
attracting younger fans to the game through digital platforms. Consideration will be
given on how to best continue the open communication and dialogue with broadcast
media in the future, including possible future meetings.
2. Increasing Division I Influence in the Playing Rules. The Men’s Basketball Oversight
Committee reviewed feedback from Divisions II and III and the NCAA Playing Rules
Oversight Panel on the two models to increase Division I influence on playing rules.
Although the option to recommend an increase in Division I representation on the NCAA
Men’s Basketball Rules Committee to establish a majority of Division I members was
discussed, support was maintained for the model that will provide increased
communication between the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee and the Men’s
Basketball Rules Committee. The increased communication will include the opportunity
to provide guidance to the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee regarding suggested areas
of focus and provide feedback on proposed rules changes.
3. USA Basketball Coach License Program. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
received an update from USA Basketball regarding the USA Basketball coach license
program. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, in conjunction with the NCAA
Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, agreed to transition the coach
certification process, including background checks, from the NCAA enforcement staff to
USA Basketball.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. March 2016 Report. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee approved its March
30, 2016, meeting report as previously distributed.
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2. National Association of Basketball Coaches Time Demands Ad Hoc Group Update. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee received an update on the work of the NABC
Time Demands Ad Hoc Group. It was noted that recommendations were forwarded to the
autonomy conferences and the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Experience Committee
for review in April 2016.
3. NABC Selection, Seeding and Bracketing Ad Hoc Group Update. The Men’s
Basketball Oversight Committee received an update on the work of the NABC Selection,
Seeding and Bracketing Ad Hoc Group. It was noted that recommendations will be
forwarded to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for discussion at its July
2016 meeting.
4. Men’s Basketball Committee Update. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
reviewed the Men’s Basketball Committee May 2016 report and received an update
regarding the 2017 Men’s Final Four of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in
Phoenix.
5. Officiating and Playing Rules Update. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
supported a recommendation by the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and subsequently
approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel that would allow a coach to call a timeout
when the coach’s team is attempting a throw-in. An update on a new interpretation on the
restricted area arc rule was received and areas to be considered as future rules changes
were reviewed. The need for continued consistent enforcement of the officiating
directives and the importance of sportsmanship during the regular season were discussed.
These areas of emphasis will be reviewed with the Collegiate Commissioners Association
prior to the start of the 2016-17 playing season.
6. NBA Draft Process. The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee reviewed statistics on
the new legislation that permits underclassmen to declare for the NBA draft and attend the
NBA combine. Results of a survey that was distributed to the senior compliance
administrator at institutions that had one or more student-athletes receive an invitation or
questionnaire to the combine will be reviewed in October. Based on the feedback,
potential legislative or process changes will be discussed.
Committee Chair: Dan Guerrero, University of California, Los Angeles; Pac-12 Conference
Staff Liaisons: Dan Gavitt, Men’s Basketball
Charnele Kemper, Academic and Membership Affairs
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Oversight Committee June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
June 22-23, 2015 Attendees:
Val Ackerman, Big East Conference.
Ross Bjork, University of Mississippi; Southeastern Conference.
Paul Brazeau, Atlantic Coast Conference.
Kim Capriotti, Jacksonville University; Atlantic Sun Conference.
Joe Castiglione, University of Oklahoma; Big 12 Conference.
Doug Elgin, Missouri Valley Conference.
Dan Guerrero, University of California, Los Angeles; Pac-12 Conference.
Jim Haney, National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Jeff Hathaway, Hofstra University; Colonial Athletic Association.
Ron Hunter, Georgia State University; Sun Belt Conference.
Cody McDavis, University of Northern Colorado; Big Sky Conference.
Judy Rose, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Conference USA.
Bill Self, University of Kansas; Big 12 Conference.
Gene Smith, Ohio State University; Big Ten Conference.
Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference.
Guest(s) in Attendance:
Jay Demings, Keith Gill, Rita Grayson, Art Hyland (via teleconference), Jim Phillips, Jim
Tooley.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Kelly Brummett, Dan Gavitt, Charnele Kemper, Jeremy McCool, JoAn Scott.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Dan Calandro, J.D. Collins, Ron English, Jenn Fraser, Will Hopkins, Greg Johnson,
Julie Kimmons, Sandy Parrott, Niko Roberts, L.J. Wright.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JUNE 27-28, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include any items that are incorporated in the NCAA
Division I Council report.
KEY ITEMS.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Recommendations for 2016-17 Legislative Proposals. The NCAA Division I Student-
Athlete Experience Committee reviewed several sport-specific legislative proposals for
possible introduction into the 2016-17 legislative cycle by the NCAA Division I Council.
During the review of the proposals, discussions addressed whether sport-specific proposals
that impact time commitments of student-athletes should be introduced into the cycle given
the current review of opportunities to enhance the student-athlete experience and a
potential sport-specific analysis as part of that review. A high level of scrutiny was applied
to any proposal related to increasing the time demands of student-athletes. A complete
moratorium on proposals impacting the amount of time a student-athlete dedicates to
athletics is not appropriate given the current scope and anticipated timeline for the sport-
specific review.
The following legislative proposals were not recommended for introduction into the 2016-
17 legislative cycle by the Division I Council:
a. Division I Council referral on legislative NCAA Proposal No. 2015-61. The
Division I Council requested a review NCAA Proposal No. 2015-61, which would,
in women's volleyball, limit coaches and noncoaching staff members' employment
to only his or her institution's camps or clinics or another collegiate institution's
camps or clinics. The proposal would prohibit employment at noninstitutional,
privately owned camps or clinics, including a camp or clinic conducted by a local
sports club. The Student-Athlete Experience Committee recommended that the
proposal be tabled, noting the current discussions regarding noninstitutional camps
in other sports.
b. Division I Council referral on legislative NCAA Proposal No. 2015-82. The
Division I Council requested a review NCAA Proposal No. 2015-82, which would,
in women's soccer, modify the start date for preseason practice to August 1 and the
first contest to the second Friday in August. The proposal would increase the
current preseason model by less than one week. The Student-Athlete Experience
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June 27-28, Meeting
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Committee recommended that the proposal be tabled, noting the potential increase
to length of the season and the proposed concept of conducting a sport-specific
review as part of the enhancing the student-athlete experience – time demands
review.
2. Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience – Time Demands. The Student-Athlete
Experience Committee reviewed feedback from all Division I conferences, NCAA member
associations and coaches' associations on its seven concepts. As part of that review, the
committee was provided with feedback from the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball
Oversight Committee, the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Mid-
American Conferences Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Student-Athlete
Experience Committee appreciates the insightful information and will continue to reflect
on the feedback as it continues its deliberations on the legislative concepts and best
practices.
3. Sport-Specific Review Regarding Playing Season and Post Season. During its
discussions related to sport-specific legislative proposals, the Student-Athlete Experience
Committee recognized the need for a group to review all NCAA sports, excluding men's
and women's basketball and football which have their own Division I Governance
oversight committee, regarding the administration of each regular playing season and
postseason related to time demands. Rather than formally requesting the creation of a
working group at this time, the Student-Athlete Experience Committee noted the
importance of conducting a sport-by-sport review at a later date and the need to work
collaboratively with the NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee based on
their policies and procedures governing the championship seasons in 22 sports.
4. Review of Committee Reports. The Student-Athlete Experience Committee reviewed and
approved its minutes from its past four meetings.
5. Future Teleconference Meetings. The Student-Athlete Experience Committee will
conduct its next teleconference meetings on the following dates and times:
a. July 18 at 1 p.m. Eastern time; and
b. August 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
6. Future In-Person Meetings. The Student-Athlete Experience Committee will conduct its
next in-person meetings on the following dates:
October 4-5.
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June 27-28, Meeting
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Committee Chair: Bob Scalise, Harvard University, Ivy League
Staff Liaisons: Brandy Hataway, Academic and Membership Affairs
Matt Maher, Academic and Membership Affairs
Jobrina Marques, Academic and Membership Affairs
Kristen Matha, Academic and Membership Affairs
NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Experience Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
Attendees:
Lindsey Babcock, Kansas State University, Big 12 Conference.
Rob Bernardi, Nicholls State University, Southland Conference.
Jennifer Condaras, Big East Conference.
Jimmy Gehrels, Pepperdine University (Student-Athlete), West Coast Conference.
Erin Kido, Eastern Michigan University, Mid-American Conference.
Mike Sagas, University of Florida, Southeastern Conference.
Bob Scalise, Harvard University, The Ivy League.
Justin Sell, South Dakota State University, The Summit League.
Larry Teis, Texas State University, Sunbelt Conference
Etienne Thomas, North Carolina Central University, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Absentees:
None.
Other Attendees:
Rachel Scott, University of Texas at Austin (student-athlete), Big 12 Conference.
Keith Gill, University of Richmond.
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Brandy Hataway, Matt Maher, Jobrina Marques and Kristen Matha.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Mark Emmert, Jenn Fraser, Michelle Hosick, Kevin Lennon and Quintin Wright.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I STRATEGIC VISION AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
June 27-28, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include any items that are incorporated in the NCAA
Division I Council report.
KEY ITEMS.
1. Roles and Responsibilities. The NCAA Division I Strategic Vision and Planning
Committee continued an evaluation of its roles and responsibilities. To assist in agenda
development and handle any noncontroversial issues between meetings, the committee
agreed to form an executive committee. To ensure diversity of divisional representation,
the executive committee will consist of the chair, vice chair and a third member of the
Strategic Vision and Planning Committee. Full Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
involvement in business conducted between in-person meetings is preferred but having a
smaller group act on emergency or clearly noncontroversial issues requiring immediate
attention will be beneficial. The NCAA staff liaisons were charged with handling the
annual tuition inflation adjustment per NCAA Bylaw 20.9.3.2 and providing a report of the
action taken.
2. Survey Updates. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee will continue to discuss
the concepts of an annual health and safety survey and a survey of the student-athlete
experience. The Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee was asked to review the
concepts at its July meeting and provide feedback. In addition, the surveys will be
discussed as part of the transition of duties from the NCAA Division I Committee on
Institutional Performance.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
1. Review of April 6-7, 2016, Report. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
reviewed its and the Council April 6-7 reports and accepted the reports as submitted.
2. Communications Update. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee received an
update regarding phase one of the digital advertising campaign. The campaign is intended
to highlight the positive impact intercollegiate athletics has on student-athletes, focusing
on stories selected from membership submissions.
3. CBS-Turner Contract. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee received an update
from Kathleen McNeely regarding the impact of the new media contract for 2025-2032.
4. Sport Science Institute and NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and
Medical Aspects of Sports. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee received an
update from John Parsons regarding the implication of the independent medical care
legislation passed by the Autonomy Five Conferences in January. A draft of the Sport
Other Informational Items of the NCAA Division I
Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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Science Institute's comprehensive strategic plan and a review of the Inter-Association
recommendations from the 2016 Safety in College Football Summit was reviewed. The
Strategic Vision and Planning Committee offered to be available to assist with future
implementation strategies and methods for obtaining membership feedback on health and
safety initiatives.
5. Football Bowl Subdivision Membership Requirements. As part of its oversight
responsibility related to membership issues, the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
continued general discussions related to institutions seeking to reclassify to the Football
Bowl Subdivision as independent programs. The history of relevant legislation and
membership actions were reviewed.
6. Reports. The Strategic Vision and Planning Committee reviewed the following reports
without taking action:
a. April report of the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force;
b. April report of the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee;
c. April report of the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics;
d. February report of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Committee;
e. April report of the Walter Byers Scholarship Committee; and
f. May report of the NCAA Division I Values-Based Revenue Distribution Working
Group.
7. 2016 Future Meetings in Indianapolis.
a. August 3 (teleconference only); and
b. October 3-4.
Committee Chair: Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Drake University, Missouri Valley Conference
Staff Liaisons: Todd Petr, Research
Jennifer Roe, Academic and Membership Affairs
Dave Schnase, Academic and Membership Affairs
Other Informational Items of the NCAA Division I
Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting
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NCAA Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee
June 27-28, 2016, Meeting Attendees:
Troy Austin, Longwood University; Big South Conference.
Gail Barksdale, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; The Summit League.
Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Drake University; Missouri Valley Conference.
Beth DeBauche, Ohio Valley Conference.
Connor Donnelly, Sacred Heart University; Northeast Conference.
Lynn Hickey, University of Texas at San Antonio; Conference USA.
Lynn Holzman, West Coast Conference.
Jay Jacobs, Auburn University; Southeastern Conference.
Mark LaBarbera, Valparaiso University; Horizon League.
Stephen Perez, California State University, Sacramento; Big Sky Conference.
Absentees:
None.
Guests in Attendance:
Keith Gill, University of Richmond; Atlantic 10 Conference.
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University; Big Ten Conference.
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Todd Petr, Jennifer Roe and Dave Schnase.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Troy Arthur, Scott Bearby, Zandria Conyers, Amy Dunham, Jenn Fraser, Kevin Lennon,
Kathleen McNeely, John Parsons and Bob Williams. Amy Wilson via teleconference.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OF THE
NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
June 27-28, 2016, MEETING
Note: This document does not include any items that are incorporated in the NCAA
Division I Council report.
KEY ITEMS.
1. Increasing Division I Influence in Playing Rules. The NCAA Division I Women’s
Basketball Oversight Committee reviewed feedback from Divisions II and III and the
NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on two concepts to increase Division I influence in
playing rules. The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee confirmed its desire to
increase Division I representation on both the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules
Committee and Playing Rules Oversight Panel. While noting that Divisions II and III
were not supportive of the original increase of six to 12 Division I members on Playing
Rules Oversight Panel, increasing representation from six to eight, which would establish
a majority of Division I members, was discussed. Discussions will continue with the
chairs of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee and NCAA
Division I Women's Basketball Oversight Committee regarding other alternatives.
2. USA Basketball Coach License Program. The Women’s Basketball Oversight
Committee received an update from USA Basketball regarding the USA Basketball coach
license program. The Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, in conjunction with the
Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, agreed to transition the coach certification
process, including background checks, from the NCAA enforcement staff to USA
Basketball.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
Approval of the April 2016 Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee In-Person
Meeting and June 2016 Teleconference Reports. The Women’s Basketball Oversight
Committee reviewed and approved the April 6-7, 2016, in-person meeting and June 2,
2016, teleconference reports.
Other Informational Items of the NCAA Division I
Women's Basketball Oversight Committee
June 27-28, 2016, In-Person Meeting
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Committee Chair: Jean Lenti Ponsetto, DePaul University, Big East Conference
Staff Liaisons: Anucha Browne, Championships and Alliances
Binh Nguyen, Academic and Membership Affairs
NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Oversight Committee Meeting
June 27-28, 2016
Attendees:
Bill Chaves, Eastern Washington University; Big Sky Conference.
Chris Dawson, Pac-12 Conference.
Sydni Epps, Hofstra University; Colonial Athletic Association.
Nora Lynn Finch, Atlantic Coast Conference.
Dru Hancock, Big 12 Conference.
Connie Hurlbut, Western Athletic Conference.
Bernadette McGlade, Atlantic 10 Conference.
Jean Lenti Ponsetto, DePaul University; Big East Conference.
Janice Ruggiero, University of New Mexico; Mountain West Conference.
Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina; Columbia; Southeastern Conference.
Absentees:
Kevin Anderson, University of Maryland, College Park; Big Ten Conference.
Chris Davis, Gardner-Webb University; Big South Conference (non-voting member).
Danielle Donehew, Women's Basketball Coaches Association (non-voting member).
Heather Gores, Gonzaga University; West Coast Conference.
Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State University; Big Ten Conference (non-voting member).
Guest(s) in Attendance:
Jay Demings (USA Basketball), Keith Gill, Jim Phillips and Jim Tooley (USA Basketball).
NCAA Staff Liaisons in Attendance:
Anucha Browne and Binh Nguyen.
Other NCAA Staff Members in Attendance:
Meredith Cleaver, Zandria Conyers, Diane Dickman, Mark Hatfield, Julie Kimmons, Tina
Krah, Sandy Parrott, Elizabeth Ramsey and Karen Wolf.