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Page 16 The NCAA News December 5, 1994
n Legislative assistance
NCAA Byhws 16.5.1-(e),
17.1.9-(d) and 17.1.1
vaultian-god expenses
NCAA institutions should note that in accordance with
Bylaw 16.5.1-(e), an institution may provide the cost of room
and board to individual student-athletes who are required to
remain on campus for practice or competition during a vaca-
tion period, provided the institution’s team has competition
remaining during its playing season or is preparing for post-
season competition. Further, any practice sessions or com-
Restructuring
Three division task
b Continued from page 1
bership to be prepared for a com-
prehensive discussion at the
Convention.
The Division II task force also
will be mailing a document to its
membership to assist with discus-
sion at the Division II business ses-
sion.
The Division II task force met
November 28, while Division III
gathered November 28-29. Those
groups also conducted a joint ses-
sion November 28. The Division I
task force met November 30.
Diirion I
The Division I task force,
chaired by Chancellor Kenneth A.
Shaw of Syracuse University, con-
siders the matter “a work in
progress.” It will release more
information after its next meeting
(December 13 in Chicago).
Generally, the Division I task
force’s plan involves an Asso-
ciation that is substantially more
federated by division than the cur-
rent version, with a body of presi-
dents as the authority in Division
Proposals
b Continued from page 12
vote together.
No. 79: In Divisions I and II. permit
a nonrecruired student-athlete who is
receiving institutional financial aid that
was granted without regard to athletics
abiliry to receive the aid without being
considered a counter. Sponsored by
nine Division I members. Committee
on Financial Aid and Amateurism posi-
tion: None. Divisions I and II business
sessions.
No. 80: Increase the total number of
counters in Division I women’s gym-
nastics, tennis and volleyball; also,
increase the maximum number of
equivalencies in Division I women’s
spon~ by 20 percent. Sponsored by the
Southwest Conference and f.our
Division I institutions. Committee on
petition during the vacation period must be included in the
institution’s playing season in that sport
Revision
Division II football recnhing calendar
Division II football coaches should note that the initial
signing date for the National Letter of Intent has been
changed from February 8,1995, to February 1.1995. As a
result of this change, the Division II football recruiting cal-
endar set forth in figure 13-6 of the 19941995 NCAA Manual
has changed and should read as follows:
“(f) December 1,1994, through March 13,1995 [except for
(1) below]:
“( 1) January 30 (8 a.m.) through February l(8 am.) - Dead
Period”
Subparagraphs (g) and (h) remain the same.
forces point toward Convention for forum discussions by membership
I. However, it continues to discuss
the best means of achieving pres-
idential control and how to stream-
line the management of the
Association.
At its most recent meeting, the
task force also discussed champi-
onship access issues within Divi-
sion I and talked about Associ-
ation-wide funding matters.
Division II
The Division II task force spent
a substantial amount of its time
reacting to the tentative concepts
for a new governance structure
that are being discussed by the
Division I task force.
The group discussed a more rep
resentative form of rules-making
in Division II in a federated gov-
ernance structure and expressed
some support for representation
through conferences at a proposed
“management” level. It did not
reach a consensus that conference
representation would necessarily
be appropriate for a proposed
“presidential” level, however.
It also reviewed several funding
issues, including its desire to be
assured that the Division II cham-
Women’s Athletics position: Recom-
mended referral to the Committee on
Financial Aid and Amateurism.
Opposed by [he Council. Division I
business session.
No. 81: In Division I, establish wom-
en’s gymnastics, women’s tennis and
women’s volleyball as equivalency
sports rather than head-count sports.
Sponsored by the Atlantic Coast
(Zonference. Committee on Women’s
Athletics position: Recommended
referral 10 Committee on Financial Aid
and Amateurism. Opposed by the
Council. Division I business session.
No. 82: In Division I men’s basket-
ball. limit financial aid awards on an
equivalency basis; establish an annual
equivalency limit of 13; and establish a
limit of 15 on the total nunlber of
counters who may receive financial aid
pionships program will continue
to be adequately financed and that
the Division II enhancement fund
will not be jeopardized as a result
of restructuring efforts.
Reports were submitted by sub-
committees examining gover-
nance/structure, financial/rev-
enue issues and the legislative
process.
A document reviewing the work
of the Division II task force will be
developed for consideration at the
Convention.
The joint session involving the
Divisions II and III task forces
focused mostly on the activities of
Division II, which had convened
earlier in the day (the Division III
meeting followed the joint ses-
sion). The groups did discuss
whether the three divisions under
the current structure would best
serve the interests of the
Association, considering the
growth of Divisions II and III in
recent years and the prospect of
additional growth in the future.
Adam W. Herbert, president of
the University of North Florida,
and NCAA Division II Vice-
awards Sponsored by eight Division I
members. Committee on Financial Aid
and Amateurism position: Support.
Division I business session.
No. 83: In Division I women’s bas-
ketball, limit financial aid awards on
an equivalency basis; establish an
annual equivalency limit of 13; and
establish a limit of I5 on the total num-
her of counters who may receive finan-
cial aid awards. Sponsored by nine
Division I members. Committee on
Financial Aid and Amateurism posi-
tion: