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NCAA THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317/917-6222 ncaa. org uy2015 SSN1093-3158] Text Prepared By: NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs Staff. Production By: Marcia Stubbeman, NCAA and Jim Cooper. e legislative actions of the 109th annual NCAA Convention, January 15-18, 2015. In addition, interpretations identified by the Division lI Interpretations and Legislation Committee, noncontroversial amend- nents adopted by the Manag Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.3.1.1.1 ted by the Management Council, pursuant Constitution 5.4.1.1.1, are included in the Manual. Legislation approved by the 108th Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoptic uncontroversial amend- ments and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Councilare off by a gray background and include an adoption story of a given provision(eg-, earlier dates of adoption or revision) should consult the appropriate paragraphs in the 1988-89 NCAA Manual or the NCaa academic and membership affairs staff. Distributed to: directors of athletics; faculty athletics representatives; senior woman administrators; presidents or chancellors; conference commissioners mpliance officers; and provisional, affiliated and corresponding members. NCAA NCAA approval is obtained from the Association. 02015 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Table of contents CONSTITUTION Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 5.01 General Principles..... 5.02 Definitions and Applications……29 1.1N 5.1 Conventions and Meetings 1. 2 Purposes... 5.2 Elements of 1.3 Fundamental policy 5.3 Amendment process Article 2 Principles for Conduct of 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle. Article 6 Institutional Control 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control 3334 6.01 General Principle. and Responsibility Institutional Governance 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well 6.2 Being elf-Study and Evaluation. 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity 6.4 Responsibility for Actions of Outside 2. 4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Entities I OPERATING BYLAWS 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards… 4 Article 10 Ethical Conduct 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination ........4 10.01 General Principles 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within 10.02 Definitions and Applications overnance 10.1 Unethical| Conduct…… 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance....4 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs..48 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting..5 Article 11 Conduct and Employment 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility of athletics personnel 2.13 The 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and 11.01 General Principle.. Practice seasons.. 11.1 Conduct of Athletics personnel 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason 11.2 Contractual Agreements.......50 Competition and Contests Sponsored 11.3 Compensation and Remuneration by Noncollegiate Organizations 11.4 Employment of High School 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy Preparatory School or Two-Year of Athletics Program Operation....5 11.6 Limitations on Scouting of Opponents.50 Article 3 NCAA Membership 11.8 Division III Rules Test--Annual Requirement.… 3.01 General Principles Definitions and Applications Article 12 Amateurism 3.1 legibility for Membership 12.01 General Principles........1 3.2 Active Membership..........9 12.02 Definitions and Applications .3 Member Conference 12.1 Amateur Status . mm. 52 3. 4 Affliated Membership 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams.58 3.6 Provisional Membership... …17 123 Use of Agents… 3.7 Dues of Members 12.4 Employmen 12.5 Promotional Activities Article 4 Organization 12.6 Financial Donations From Outside 4.01 General Principle Organization 4.02 Definitions and Applications Article 13 Recruiting 4.1 Board of governors 4. 4 Presidents council 9901 13.01 General Principles.. 13.02 Definitions and Applications......6Z 4.8 Management Council 13.1 Contacts and evaluation 4.9 Committees/Cabinets......... 23 13.2 Offers and Inducements 4. 11 Administrative Committee 23 13.4 Recruiting Materials.. 4.13 Geographical Regions 13.5 Transportation 2015-16 Division /1-January
2015-16 Division III – January iii Table of Contents CONSTITUTION Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 1.1 Name........................................................................1 1.2 Purposes..................................................................1 1.3 Fundamental Policy ............................................1 Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle..................................................3 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility..........................................3 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete WellBeing ...................................................................3 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity.......................4 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct...............................................4 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards...........................................................4 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination ..............4 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within Governance Structures.................................4 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance................4 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism ...........................4 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity .............5 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting..............5 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility ................5 2.13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid.........5 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Seasons..............................................5 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason Competition and Contests Sponsored by Noncollegiate Organizations................5 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy of Athletics Program Operation.................5 Article 3 NCAA Membership 3.01 General Principles................................................7 3.02 Definitions and Applications...........................7 3.1 Eligibility for Membership................................8 3.2 Active Membership.............................................9 3.3 Member Conference.........................................13 3.4 Affiliated Membership.....................................16 3.6 Provisional Membership .................................17 3.7 Dues of Members...............................................18 Article 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles..............................................19 4.02 Definitions and Applications.........................19 4.1 Board of Governors...........................................20 4.4 Presidents Council.............................................21 4.8 Management Council.......................................22 4.9 Committees/Cabinets......................................23 4.11 Administrative Committee.............................23 4.13 Geographical Regions......................................24 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5.01 General Principles..............................................29 5.02 Definitions and Applications.........................29 5.1 Conventions and Meetings............................29 5.2 Elements of Legislation ...................................32 5.3 Amendment Process........................................33 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures......................................................39 Article 6 Institutional Control 6.01 General Principle................................................43 6.1 Institutional Governance ................................43 6.2 Budgetary Control.............................................44 6.3 Self-Study and Evaluation...............................44 6.4 Responsibility for Actions of Outside Entities..............................................................45 OPERATING BYLAWS Article 10 Ethical Conduct 10.01 General Principles..............................................47 10.02 Definitions and Applications.........................47 10.1 Unethical Conduct ............................................47 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs...........48 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities.............................48 10.4 Disciplinary Action............................................48 Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel 11.01 General Principle................................................49 11.1 Conduct of Athletics Personnel....................49 11.2 Contractual Agreements.................................50 11.3 Compensation and Remuneration..............50 11.4 Employment of High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coaches............................................50 11.6 Limitations on Scouting of Opponents.....50 11.8 Division III Rules Test—Annual Requirement...................................................50 Article 12 Amateurism 12.01 General Principles..............................................51 12.02 Definitions and Applications.........................51 12.1 Amateur Status...................................................52 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams........58 12.3 Use of Agents......................................................59 12.4 Employment........................................................59 12.5 Promotional Activities......................................60 12.6 Financial Donations From Outside Organizations.................................................64 Article 13 Recruiting 13.01 General Principles..............................................67 13.02 Definitions and Applications.........................67 13.1 Contacts and Evaluations...............................70 13.2 Offers and Inducements..................................72 13.4 Recruiting Materials..........................................73 13.5 Transportation ....................................................73
13.6 Official Visit.m75 11 Benefits, Gifts and Services 13.7 Unofficial Visit 16.12 Expense Waive 13.8 Entertainment Reimbursement and Employment of High School/ Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons College-Preparatory School/Two-Year 17.01 General Principles College Coaches 17.02 Definitions and Application 129 13.9 Letter-of-Intent Programs......Z5 .1 General Playing- Season Regulations.. 133 13.10 Publicity 17.2 Baseball.m. 139 1311 Tryouts… 17.3 Basketball 140 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics 80 17.4 Beach volleyball, Womens 13.13 High School All-Star Games 17.5 Bowling, Womens 13.14 Use of Recruiting Funds 17.6 Cross Country 13.15 Precollege Expenses..m.. 17.8 Fencing 13.16 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and 17.9 Field Hocke 17.10 Football 144 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and 17.11Gof 146 General Requirements 71 17.13 Ice Hockey 14.01 General Principles..... 17.14 14.02 Definitions and Applications 1715 14.1 General Eligibility Requirements....89 17.16 Rowing, Women,'s.... 150 14.2 Seasons of Participation 17.17 Rugby, Womens 150 10-Semester/15-Quarter rule 17 18 Skiing 14.4 Satisfactory-Progress Requirements.. 100 17.19 Soccer 145 Transfe 14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on 17.20 Softball 17.21 Swimming and Diving 17.22 Tennis 53 14.8 U.S. Service Academies, Special 17.23 Track and Field Indoor/Outdoor. Eligibility Provisions........104 17.24 Triathlon Women s 14.9 Ineligibility 17.25 Volleyball 14.11 Restoration of Eligibility 17.26 Water polo 14.12 Additional Waivers for Eligibility 17.27 Wrestling 157 105 7. 28 Exceptions for Member Institutions Article 15 Financial Aid Located in Alaska, hawaii and 15.01 General Principles 17.29 Foreign Tours 15.02 Definitions and Applications 17.30 Playing Rules 15.1 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid- Individual Article 18 Championships and Postseason 15 lements of financial Aid Football Terms and Conditions of Awarding 18.01 General Principles Institutional Financial Aid..... 112 18.02 Definitions and Applications 15.4 Financial Aid …112 8.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses of Championships for Enrolled student-Athletes 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships 16.01 General Principles... 8.3 Current Championships 16.02 Definitions and Application igibility for Championship 16.1 Awards 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Conference. 17 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket 18.6 Playing Rules for Champi 16.3 Academic and Other Support Services.118 Article 19 Infractions Program 16.4 Medical e 19.01 General Principles 16.5 Housing and Meals.…… 19.02 Definitions and Applications 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athletes Friends 19.1 Committee on Infractions.176 and Relatives 20 19.2 Appeals Committee 76 16.7 Team Entertainmen 9.3 Establishment and Revision of 16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Enforcement policies and Practice and Competition Procedures 16.9 Other Travel Expenses Provided by the 19. 4 Notice of Charges and opportunity to Institution Appear 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals 19.5 Penalties or Organizations Other than the 19.6 Rights of Member to Appeal 19.7 Restitution 182 2015-16 Division /1-January
iv 2015-16 Division III – January 13.6 Official Visit...........................................................75 13.7 Unofficial Visit......................................................77 13.8 Entertainment, Reimbursement and Employment of High School/ College-Preparatory School/Two-Year College Coaches............................................78 13.9 Letter-of-Intent Programs...............................78 13.10 Publicity.................................................................79 13.11 Tryouts...................................................................80 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics...............................80 13.13 High School All-Star Games...........................82 13.14 Use of Recruiting Funds...................................82 13.15 Precollege Expenses.........................................83 13.16 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and Waivers.............................................................84 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14.01 General Principles..............................................87 14.02 Definitions and Applications.........................88 14.1 General Eligibility Requirements..................89 14.2 Seasons of Participation: 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule..................94 14.4 Satisfactory-Progress Requirements........100 14.5 Transfer Regulations......................................100 14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility .......................................................103 14.8 U.S. Service Academies, Special Eligibility Provisions..................................104 14.9 Ineligibility.........................................................104 14.11 Restoration of Eligibility ...............................105 14.12 Additional Waivers for Eligibility Requirements..............................................105 Article 15 Financial Aid 15.01 General Principles...........................................109 15.02 Definitions and Applications......................109 15.1 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid— Individual......................................................110 15.2 Elements of Financial Aid.............................110 15.3 Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid.......................112 15.4 Financial Aid .....................................................112 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16.01 General Principles...........................................115 16.02 Definitions and Applications......................115 16.1 Awards................................................................116 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits..........................................................118 16.3 Academic and Other Support Services...118 16.4 Medical Expenses...........................................119 16.5 Housing and Meals.........................................119 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athlete’s Friends and Relatives...............................................120 16.7 Team Entertainment......................................120 16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Practice and Competition.......................121 16.9 Other Travel Expenses Provided by the Institution.....................................................122 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals or Organizations Other than the Institution.....................................................123 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services.........................123 16.12 Expense Waivers..............................................125 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17.01 General Principles...........................................129 17.02 Definitions and Applications......................129 17.1 General Playing-Season Regulations.......133 17.2 Baseball ..............................................................139 17.3 Basketball ..........................................................140 17.4 Beach Volleyball, Women’s..........................141 17.5 Bowling, Women’s...........................................141 17.6 Cross Country...................................................142 17.8 Fencing...............................................................142 17.9 Field Hockey .....................................................143 17.10 Football...............................................................144 17.11 Golf.......................................................................146 17.12 Gymnastics........................................................147 17.13 Ice Hockey .........................................................148 17.14 Lacrosse..............................................................149 17.15 Rifle ......................................................................149 17.16 Rowing, Women’s............................................150 17.17 Rugby, Women’s..............................................150 17.18 Skiing...................................................................151 17.19 Soccer..................................................................152 17.20 Softball ...............................................................152 17.21 Swimming and Diving ..................................153 17.22 Tennis..................................................................153 17.23 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor...............154 17.24 Triathlon, Women’s.........................................155 17.25 Volleyball ...........................................................156 17.26 Water Polo .........................................................156 17.27 Wrestling............................................................157 17.28 Exceptions for Member Institutions Located in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico...................................................158 17.29 Foreign Tours....................................................158 17.30 Playing Rules....................................................159 Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football 18.01 General Principles...........................................169 18.02 Definitions and Applications......................169 18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct of Championships.....................................169 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships..........169 18.3 Current Championships...............................171 18.4 Eligibility for Championships.....................171 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Conference .173 18.6 Playing Rules for Championships.............173 Article 19 Infractions Program 19.01 General Principles...........................................175 19.02 Definitions and Applications......................175 19.1 Committee on Infractions............................176 19.2 Appeals Committee.......................................176 19.3 Establishment and Revision of Enforcement Policies and Procedures...................................................177 19.4 Notice of Charges and Opportunity to Appear...........................................................177 19.5 Penalties.............................................................177 19.6 Rights of Member to Appeal ......................181 19.7 Restitution.........................................................182
Article 20 Division Membership ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS 20.01 General Principles Article 31 Executive Regulations 20.02 Definitions and Applications 183 20.1 Determination of divisions 31.01 General Principles. 213 20.2 Establishment of and Compliance with 31.02 Definitions and Applications Division Criteria 31.1 Administration of ncaa 20.3 Provisional Membership Championship 214 20.4 Multidivision Classification 31.2 Eligibility for Championships 20.6 Change of Division Membership... 189 31.3 Selection of teams and Individuals for 20.7 Division Legislation 91 Championships Participation 20.8 Eligibility for National Collegiate and 31.4 Financial Administration of Division Championships 22 20.11 Division Ill Membership 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions 228 31.7 General Financial Management Article 21 Committees 31.8 Personnel 21.02 Definitions and Application 31.9 National Statistics Program 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel 197 Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 21.2 Association-Wide Committees- General Committees.m... 198 32.1 Committee on Infractions-Special 21.3 Association-Wide Committees-Rules Operating Rules......... Committees Without Championships 32.2 Preliminary Review of Information... 25 Administration Responsibilities... 201 32. 3 Investigative Procedure 21. 4 Common Committees-Committees 32.4 Processing Information for Secondary With Playing Rules and Violations .m. 238 Championships Administration 32.5 Notice of Inquiry Responsibilities 203 32.6 Notice of Allegations........239 21.5 Common Committees-Committees 32.7 Summary Disposition and Expedited With Only Championships Administration Responsibilities 32.8 Committee on Infractions Hearings. 241 21.6 Common Committees-Committees 32.9 Notification of Committee Action With Governance Administration 32.10 Appeal Procedure Responsibilities… 32.11 Appeal Oral Argumen 21.9 Division Ill Committee 2015-16 Division /1-January
2015-16 Division III – January v Article 20 Division Membership 20.01 General Principles...........................................183 20.02 Definitions and Applications......................183 20.1 Determination of Divisions.........................184 20.2 Establishment of and Compliance With Division Criteria..........................................184 20.3 Provisional Membership ..............................185 20.4 Multidivision Classification..........................188 20.6 Change of Division Membership ..............189 20.7 Division Legislation........................................191 20.8 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championships.........................191 20.11 Division III Membership Requirements..............................................191 Article 21 Committees 21.02 Definitions and Applications......................197 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel....................197 21.2 Association-Wide Committees— General Committees.................................198 21.3 Association-Wide Committees—Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities............201 21.4 Common Committees—Committees With Playing Rules and Championships Administration Responsibilities...........................................203 21.5 Common Committees—Committees With Only Championships Administration Responsibilities............204 21.6 Common Committees—Committees With Governance Administration Responsibilities...........................................205 21.9 Division III Committees.................................205 ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS Article 31 Executive Regulations 31.01 General Principles...........................................213 31.02 Definitions and Applications......................213 31.1 Administration of NCAA Championships..........................................214 31.2 Eligibility for Championships.....................218 31.3 Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation................222 31.4 Financial Administration of Championships..........................................227 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions.............................228 31.7 General Financial Management................230 31.8 Personnel...........................................................232 31.9 National Statistics Program.........................233 Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 32.1 Committee on Infractions—Special Operating Rules..........................................235 32.2 Preliminary Review of Information...........235 32.3 Investigative Procedures..............................236 32.4 Processing Information for Secondary Violations......................................................238 32.5 Notice of Inquiry .............................................239 32.6 Notice of Allegations.....................................239 32.7 Summary Disposition and Expedited Hearing..........................................................240 32.8 Committee on Infractions Hearings.........241 32.9 Notification of Committee Action ............243 32.10 Appeal Procedure...........................................244 32.11 Appeal Oral Argument..................................245
Table of Figures Article 4 Organization Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 41 Organizational Structure…… 17-1 Playing and Practice Seasons 4-2 Association Governance Structure.26 4-3 NCAA Board of governors duties Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 Institutional Requirements for Sports Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 21 Committees Article 13 Recruiting 21-1 Committee Membership 13-1 Official and Unofficial Visit Chart Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the General Requirements Administration of Finances for 14-1 Hardship Waiver Calculations Standard Denominators.........107 Article 32 Enforcement policies and Procedures Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions for Enrolled student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards..... 126 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions 16-2 Championship Awards... …126 2015-16 Division //-January
vi 2015-16 Division III – January Table of Figures Article 4 Organization 4-1 Organizational Structure.................................25 4-2 Association Governance Structure..............26 4-3 NCAA Board of Governors’ Duties................27 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5-1 Legislative Process.............................................42 Article 13 Recruiting 13-1 Official and Unofficial Visit Chart..................85 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14-1 Hardship Waiver Calculations— Standard Denominators..........................107 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards.....................................126 16-2 Championship Awards..................................126 16-3 Special Achievement Awards.....................127 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17-1 Playing and Practice Seasons.....................160 Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 Institutional Requirements for Sports Sponsorship.................................................196 Article 21 Committees 21-1 Committee Membership..............................211 Article 31 Executive Regulations 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the Administration of Finanaces for NCAA Championships..............................234 Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Case ................................................................247 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Appeals Case ...............................................248
DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division Ill place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on he successful completion of all students'academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience, and in which coaches play a significant role as educators. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that value cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. (Revised: 1/10/95, 119/06 effective 8/1106) To achieve this end. Division ill institutions: (a)Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels(Adopted: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10) (b)Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency(.g, students, alumni, institutional personnel)than on the general public and its entertainment needs (c) Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; (Revised: 7/24/07) (d)Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience;(Adopted: 1/14/12) (e) Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student- athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; (f) Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broad- based athletics programs; (Revised: 1/14/12) (g) Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with (h)Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body, (i) Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in nonathletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience;(Adopted: 1/14/12) G Assure that athletics programs support the institutions educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of athletics ompensation, professional development, certification of coaches)should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission;( Revised: 119/06 effective 8/1106) (k) Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admis sion process;(Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1104) () Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for tudent-athletes;(Adopted: 1/14/12) (m) Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body:(Adopted: 119/06 effective 8/1106) (n) Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body;( Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (o)Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men's and womens sports (p) Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents;(Adopted: 1/12/99) (a)Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and (r) Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities. The purpose of the nCaa is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while mini mizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division Ill membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and confer 2015-16 Division /1-January
vii DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience, and in which coaches play a significant role as educators. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) To achieve this end, Division III institutions: (a) Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels; (Adopted: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10) (b) Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs; (c) Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; (Revised: 7/24/07) (d) Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (e) Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including studentathletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; (f) Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broadbased athletics programs; (Revised: 1/14/12) (g) Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes; (h) Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body; (i) Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in nonathletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (j) Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution’s athletics program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission; (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (k) Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process; (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (l) Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (m) Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body; (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (n) Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body; (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (o) Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men’s and women’s sports; (p) Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents; (Adopted: 1/12/99) (q) Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and (r) Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities. The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences. 2015-16 Division III – January
User's Guide . MANUAL FORMAT LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 81 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient use of the manual ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information NoTE: The pdf version of this manual will hyperlink directly to the displayed Organization page number. ure shall include an Executive Commitee GENERAL PRINCIPLES General principles that are considered of par and egulations for operating ticular importance in helping the user under- stand the rationale for the detailed regulations that follow are presented at the beginning of appropriate articles. as used in this settion, shall induding revenue from contracs for 4.01.2.2 Championships['l Members are guranteed acca to na DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS 1hm时山1用时h Following the general principles in most articles is a section in which definitions 然础 in memb pre ae gs comed and applications are provided for a num- adopten of this legislation. ber of the more important words or terms 4.02 Definitions and Applications 4.02.2 Faculty Athl/ics nber of an institu- 则sCA出 DECIMAL NUMBERING che staff, as it applies ao indivi WITH TOPIC HEADINGS */ ant ef ce norma we fo antaios知面2 The decimal numbering system provides /m呼知四2mm efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, at least the fourth subsection level, and for further subsections where appropr ate, assist the user in identifying the sec- tion content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a"hanging indention"presen- tion, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements app BLEED TABS each regulation. See page x for a complete a"bleed tab"on each page helps explanation of all symbols. he user turn to the desired article 2015-16 Division /1-January
viii 4ORGANIZATION 19 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [*] e Association’s administrative structure shall include an Executive Committee comprised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Association (see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division. Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives (and, in Division III, institutional presidents or chancellors) to make recommendations to the division’s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.01.2 Guarantees. [*] e Association’s overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [*] Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each division from the Association’s general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3.18 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue. [*] General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modi ed, extended or successor contract for such sources. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2 Championships. [*] Members are guaranteed access to national championships. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [*] Members are guaranteed services provided through the Association’s national o ce at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996 (e.g., membership services, statistics, research). (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.4 Special Programs. [*] Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operating at the time of the adoption of this legislation (e.g., the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drugtesting program). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02 De nitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [*] e “Association,” as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, a liated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution’s faculty or administrative sta who is designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see Constitution 6.1.3). (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02.3 On the Sta . On the sta , as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as o cers or representatives of the Association, is dened as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular sta function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a sta member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 4.01 General Principles ............................................................19 4.02 Definitions and Applications .......................................19 4.1 Executive Committee .....................................................20 4.4 Presidents Council............................................................21 4.8 Management Council .....................................................22 4.9 Committees/Cabinets ....................................................23 4.11 Administrative Committee ...........................................23 4.13 Geographical Regions ....................................................23 2013-14 Division III – July 4ORGANIZATION User’s Guide I. MANUAL FORMAT BLEED TABS A “bleed tab” on each page helps the user turn to the desired article quickly. DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS The decimal numbering system provides efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, to at least the fourth subsection level, and for further subsections where appropriate, assist the user in identifying the section content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a “hanging indention” presentation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section. DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS Following the general principles in most articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a number of the more important words or terms used in that article. GENERAL PRINCIPLES General principles that are considered of particular importance in helping the user understand the rationale for the detailed regulations that follow are presented at the beginning of appropriate articles. LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 81/2 x 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient use of the Manual. VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements appear after each regulation. See page x for a complete explanation of all symbols. ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS At the beginning of each article an abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information. NOTE: The PDF version of this Manual will hyperlink directly to the displayed page number. 2015-16 Division III – January
IL ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only prin- ciples for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information Constitution Articles I through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Association, its structure, its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membersh Article 4 Organization Article 5 Legislative Authority and process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Associations purposes. Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 Recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championship Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a)the NCAA championships and the business of the Association and(b) the Associations enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division III Presidents Council or Management Council (on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations) for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 2015-16 Division /1-January
ix II. ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information. Constitution Articles 1 through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Association, its structure, its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Organization Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Association’s purposes. Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 Recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championships Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a) the NCAA championships and the business of the Association and (b) the Association’s enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division III Presidents Council or Management Council (on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations) for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 2015-16 Division III – January
III VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL tions in the y carry differepresent all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same The Manual attempts sections rent voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sec- Dominant provision- Legislation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identified by an asterisk [* and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership(present and voting) for adoption or Common provision- Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws(9, 10, 12 and 13)in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [# and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately for adoption or amendment General provision- Legislation that applies to all three divisions and that requires a simple majority vote of all divisions, voting jointly, for adoption or amendment(e. g, enforcement procedures, some executive regulations). Such legislation is identified by a plus sign [+1 Division dominant- A division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of sufficient or portance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a divisions annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol [-1 Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws(31 and 32) is set forth in a note at ing of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3 Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the sar rement as the section does now The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1 Symbols Designating Voting Requirements Provision Common 米#+ Division dominant 2015-16 Division /1-January
x III. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the Manual: • Dominant provision — Legislation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identified by an asterisk [*] and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership (present and voting) for adoption or amendment. • Common provision — Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws (9, 10, 12 and 13) in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [#] and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment. • General provision — Legislation that applies to all three divisions and that requires a simple majority vote of all divisions, voting jointly, for adoption or amendment (e.g., enforcement procedures, some executive regulations). Such legislation is identified by a plus sign [+]. • Division dominant — A division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of sufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a division’s annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol [◆]. Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws (31 and 32) is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3. Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the same voting requirement as the section does now. The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly determine it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1. Symbols Designating Voting Requirements Provision Symbol Dominant * Common # General + Division dominant ◆ 2015-16 Division III – January