The NCAA News - News and Features

October 20, 1997

Legislative assistance

NCAA Division II men's and women's basketball recruiting calendar

Jamborees

NCAA Division II institutions should note that members of the men's and women's basketball coaching staffs may evaluate prospective student-athletes during the period between the prospects' initial and final high-school or two-year college contest. During its October 1994 meeting, the former NCAA Council determined that a basketball jamboree against outside competition is considered a contest (and, thus, is considered part of the evaluation period), provided it is organized by an institution, by a conference in which the institution is a member, or by the appropriate state or national high-school/two-year college athletics authority.

Correction of self-study report for Divisions II and III NCAA Constitution 6.3.1

Divisions II and III institutions should note that the 1997-98 NCAA Divisions II and III Manuals incorrectly indicate in Constitution 6.3.1 that member institutions shall conduct a comprehensive self-study and evaluation of their intercollegiate athletics programs at least once every 10 years. Constitution 6.3.1 in the Divisions II and III Manuals should read as follows: Member institutions shall conduct a comprehensive self-study and evaluation of their intercollegiate athletics program at least once every five years in a form prescribed by the NCAA Management Council. Division I institutions shall use the athletics certification process set forth in 6.3.1.1 to fulfill the self-study requirements. The report of the self-study and supporting documentation shall be available for examination upon request by an authorized representative of the Association. Subjects covered by the self-study shall include:

(a) Institutional purpose and athletics philosophy;

(b) The authority of the chief executive officer in personnel and financial affairs;

(c) Athletics organization and administration;

(d) Finances;

(e) Personnel;

(f) Sports programs;

(g) Recruiting policies;

(h) Services for student-athletes; and

(i) Student-athlete profiles.

This material was provided by the membership services staff as an aid to member institutions. If an institution has a question or comment regarding this column, such correspondence should be directed to Richard C. Perko or Kristen L. Davis, membership services representatives, at the NCAA national office. This information is available on the Collegiate Sports Network.