NCAA Convention -- Time is of the essence in core-course change NCAA Convention -- Division II vote strengthens student-athlete involvement NCAA Convention -- Division III shows preference for 24-team football bracket Wrestling weight-loss rule recommendation approved NCAA Convention -- Dempsey emphasizes planning in period of change NCAA Convention -- Association's honors dinner links best of present with past NCAA Convention -- State of the Association speech addresses change within NCAA NCAA Convention -- New Division I process working well NCAA Convention -- Shalala asks Association to work on reducing binge drinking, create opportunities for women NCAA Convention -- Division I charts course on student-athlete employment Infractions findings, penalties against UTEP athletics upheld 1998 men's womens basketball postgrad scholarship nominees sought in all divisions Legislative assistance Former NCAA president, Tennessee faculty member dies