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The NCAA News -- July 5, 1999

Incorporations and editorial revisions for the 1999-00 Division I Manual

(I) INCORPORATIONS

The following is a list of official interpretations issued and approved by the Legislative Review/Interpretations Subcommittee of the Division I Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet for incorporation to the 1999-00 NCAA Division I Manual. All legislative citations and page numbers are as they will appear in the 1999-00 Division I Manual.

NO. 1 BANQUETS AND MEETINGS -- EVALUATIONS

Bylaws: Amend 13.1.11, pages 100-101, as follows:

"13.1.11 Banquets and Meetings

[13.1.11-(1) unchanged.]

"(b) Basketball

[13.1.11-(b)-(1) unchanged.]

"(2) Outside a Contact Period. A member of the basketball or football coaching staff may speak at a meeting or banquet outside the recruiting contact periods (except for dead periods pe 13.02.4.4), provided:

[13.1.11-(b)-(2)-(i) and 13.1.11-(b)-(2)-(ii) unchanged.]

"(iii) The coach does not engage in any evaluation activities."

"(c) Football

[13.1.11-(c)-(1) unchanged.]

"(2) Outside a Contact Period. In Divisions I-A and I-AA, a member of the football coaching staff may speak at a meeting or banquet outside the contact period (except for dead periods per 13.02.4.4), provided:

[13.1.11-(c)-(2)-(i) and 13.1.1.11-(c)-(2)-(ii) unchanged.]

"(iii) The coach does not engage in any evaluation activities."

[Remainder of 13.1.11 unchanged.]

Source: Subcommittee on Legislative Review/Interpretations (March 24, 1998, Item No. 4).

NO. 2 CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS --
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Bylaws: Amend 14.3.1.3. by adding new 14.3.1.3.4, page 148, renumbering subsequent paragraphs unchanged, as follows:

"14.3.1.3.4 English as a Second Language Course. It is permissible to use an advanced level English as a Second Language (ESL) course to satisfy core-curriculum requirements, provided it is reviewed through the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Waiver process. Other ESL courses taught in disciplines other than English (e.g., social studies) may satisfy a core-course requirement, provided they are qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the comparison course in the regular course offering."

[14.3.1.3.4 through 14.3.1.3.9 renumbered as 14.3.1.3.5 through 14.3.1.3.10 unchanged.]

Source: Legislative Review/Interpretations Subcommittee (November 17, 1998, Item No. 4).

NO. 3 FINANCIAL AID -- EMPLOYMENT

Bylaws: Amend 15.2.6.1, page 189, as follows:

"15.2.6.1.2 Athletics Booster Club Prohibition. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive compensation related to his or her speaking/lecturing at an institutional athletics booster-club function."

Source: Subcommittee on Legislative Review/Interpretations (April 21, 1998, Item No. 2-b).

(II) EDITORIAL REVISIONS

The following is a list of editorial revisions approved by the Legislative Review/Interpretations Subcommittee of the Division I A/E/C Cabinet that will appear in the 1999-00 NCAA Division I Manual. All legislative citations and page numbers are as they will appear in the 1999-00 Division I Manual.

(1) Bylaws: Amend 12.5.1.3, page 81, as follows:

12.5.1.3 Continuation of Modeling and Other Nonathletically Related Promotional Activities After Enrollment. If an individual accepts remuneration for or permits the use of his or her name or picture to advertise or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service prior to enrollment in a collegiate member institution, continued remuneration for the use of the individual's name or picture (under the same or similar circumstances) after enrollment is permitted without jeopardizing his or her eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics only if all of the following conditions apply:

[12.5.1.3-(a) through 12.5.1.3-(f), unchanged.]

(2) Bylaws: Amend 13.13.5, page 121, as follows:

"13.13.5 Division I Coaches' Attendance at Basketball Events. A member of an institution's basketball coaching staff may attend noninstitutional nonorganized events (e.g., non-scholastic team practices), only institutional basketball camps per Bylaw 13.13.1.1 and noninstitutional organized events (e.g., camps, leagues, tournaments and festivals) that are certified per Bylaw 30.16."

(3) Bylaws: Amend 14.3.1.3, pages 146-147, as follows:

"14.3.1.3 Core-Curriculum Requirements. For purposes of meeting the core-curriculum requirement to establish eligibility at a Division I or II member institution, a "core course" is defined as a recognized academic course (as opposed to a vocational or personal-service course) that offers fundamental instructional components in a specified area of study. Courses that are taught at a level below the high school's regular academic instructional level (e.g., remedial, special education or compensatory) shall not be considered core courses regardless of course content. The prohibition against the use of remedial or compensatory courses is not applicable to courses designed for student's with learning disabilities (see Bylaw 14.3.1.3.4). Effective with courses taken during the 1987-88 academic year and thereafter, at least 75 percent of the instructional content of a course must be in one or more of the required areas [as listed in (a) through (f) below], and "statistics," as referred to in the mathematics section, must be advanced (algebra-based). For courses taken during and prior to the 1986-87 academic year to be considered core courses, at least some instructional elements (as listed below) must be included."

(4) Bylaws: Amend 14.3.1.3.1, page 147, as follows:

14.3.1.3.1 Core-Curriculum Time Limitation.

(a) Division I: At Division I institutions, generally only courses completed in grades nine through 12 may be considered core courses, unless a student repeats a regular term or academic year of secondary studies following completion of the requirements necessary for high-school graduation. In the latter instance, if the core-curriculum requirements are completed during a repeated term, the student's initial, full-time collegiate enrollment shall not occur until the following academic year, and the core-curriculum courses used to satisfy the requirements of 14.3 must be taken at the high school from which the student completes the requirements necessary for high-school graduation. Otherwise, cCourses taken following the completion of the student's eighth semester (e.g., summer school after the senior year) may shall not be used to satisfy core-curriculum requirements, except as provided in 14.3.1.3.1.1.

[14.3.1.3.1.1 unchanged.]

(5) Bylaws: Amend 14.3.1.3.4, page 148, as follows:

"14.3.1.3.4 Courses for Students with Disabilities. The Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet may approve the use of high-school courses for students with disabilities to fulfill the core-curriculum requirements, even if such courses are appear to be taught at a level below the high school's regular academic instructional level (e.g., special education courses), if the high-school principal submits a written statement to the NCAA indicating that the courses are substantially comparable, quantitatively and qualitatively, to similar core-course offerings in that academic discipline. Students with disabilities still must complete the required core courses and achieve the minimum required grade-point average in this core curriculum. The fact that the title of a course includes a designation such as "remedial," "special education," "special needs," or other similar titles used for courses designed for students with learning disabilities does not, in and of itself, disqualify a course from satisfying core-curriculum requirements."

(6) Bylaws: Amend 14.4.3.5, page 158, as follows:

14.4.3.5 Exceptions to Satisfactory-Progress Rule

[14.4.3.5-(1) and 14.4.3.5-(b), unchanged.]

(c) Nonrecruited, nonparticipant. A student-athlete may qualify for an exception to the application of the satisfactory-progress regulation for the initial season of eligibility if the student has been in residence at the certifying institution for more than at least one academic year; was not recruited; has not received athletically related financial assistance; has never practiced or participated in intercollegiate athletics, except that a student may have participated in limited preseason tryouts; and is otherwise eligible under all institutional, conference and NCAA rules. The student-athlete's eligibility in subsequent seasons would be governed by the provisions of the satisfactory-progress rule, which would be applied from the beginning of the first term the student began participation. In Division I, this exception shall not apply to the percentage-of-degree (14.4.3.2) and minimum grade-point average (14.4.3.3) requirements."

[14.4.3.5-(d), unchanged.]

(7) Bylaws: Amend 14.5.4.4.1, page 163, as follows:

"14.5.4.4.1 Multiple Two-Year Colleges. When a student-athlete has been in residence at two or more two-year colleges, the terms of residence at all two-year colleges may be combined in order to satisfy the residence requirement. All grades and all course credits that are transferable from the two-year colleges to the member institution shall be considered in determining the student-athlete's eligibility under 14.5 (See also 14.5.6) In addition, at least 25 percent of the credit hours used to fulfill the student's academic degree requirements must be earned at the two-year college that awards the degree per 14.5."

(8) A. Bylaws: Amend 14.7.1.1 by adding new 14.7.1.1.3 and 14.7.1.1.4, pages 167-168, as follows:

"14.7.1.1.3 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only himself or herself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team.

14.7.1.1.4 Exempt Teams. In the individual sports (see 17.02.12.2), such units as "pro-am" golf teams, doubles tennis teams and relay teams in track and field are not considered to be outside teams for purposes of this legislation."

(7) B. Bylaws: Amend 14.7.2 by adding new 14.7.2.1 and 14.7.2.2, and 14.7.2.3, pages 168-169, as follows:

"14.7.2.1 Organized Basketball Competition. Outside basketball competition, including competition involving teams with fewer than five players, shall be considered "organized" if any one of the following conditions exists:

(a) Teams are regularly formed or team rosters are predetermined;

(b) Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance;

(c) Official score is kept;

(d) Individual or team standings are maintained;

(e) Official timer or game officials are used;

(f) Team uniforms are used;

(g) Admission is charged;

(h) A team is privately or commercially sponsored; or

(i) Competition is either directly or indirectly sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, an organization or any other agency.

"14.7.2.2 Individual Subject to Outside-Competition Regulations. Once a student-athlete becomes a candidate for the institution's basketball team (i.e., has reported for the squad), or if the student was recruited by a member institution in part for basketball ability and subsequently enrolls in the institution, this prohibition against outside organized basketball competition remains applicable until the student-athlete's intercollegiate basketball eligibility has been exhausted. This includes time while the student is officially withdrawn from college, fulfilling a residence requirement subsequent to transfer to another college, awaiting transfer or enrolled in a nonmember collegiate institution.

"14.7.2.3 Nonrecruited, Nonparticipant. Participation by a student-athlete in organized basketball competition while enrolled in a member institution and having participated in a sport other than basketball would not jeopardize the student's eligibility in the sport of basketball if the individual had not been recruited in basketball and had not participated on or been a candidate for the institution's intercollegiate basketball team."

(7) C. Bylaws: Amend 14.7.3 and 14.7.4, as follows:

"14.7.3 Additional Applications of Outside-Competition Regulations, Sports Other Than Basketball

"14.7.3.1 Definition of Team Member. A student-athlete is considered to be a member of the institution's team in a sport in any specified year when the student meets any of the conditions set forth in 14.7.3.2 and/or reports for practice or competition in that sport in that year. Thereafter, for purposes of this rule, the student-athlete is considered to be a member of that team for the remainder of the season.

"14.7.3.1.1 Exception. A student-athlete who fails to make the institution's team after participation only in limited preseason tryouts shall not be considered a member of the team for purposes of this regulation.

"14.7.3.2 Eligibility Status. A student-athlete is considered to be a member of the institution's team, and therefore bound by this regulation in that sport, if the student-athlete:

"(a) Does not practice or compete but is receiving athletically related financial aid for the sport; or

"(b) Is ineligible to compete but practiced with a squad or team in the sport; or

"(c) Is eligible to compete but was not permitted to do so, other than taking part in practice sessions with the squad or team in the sport.

"14.7.3.2.1 Exception. A student-athlete who fails to make the institution's team after participation only in limited preseason tryouts shall not be considered a member of the team for purposes of this regulation.

"14.7.3.5 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only himself or herself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team.

"14.7.3.6 Exempt Teams. In the individual sports (see 17.02.12.2), such units as "pro-am" golf teams, doubles tennis teams, and relay teams in track and field are not considered to be outside teams for purposes of this legislation.

"14.7.4 Additional Applications of Outside-Competition Regulations, Basketball

"14.7.4.1 Organized Basketball Competition. Outside basketball competition, including competition involving teams with fewer than five players, shall be considered "organized" if any one of the following conditions exists:

"(a) Teams are regularly formed or team rosters are predetermined;

"(b) Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance;

"(c) Official score is kept;

"(d) Individual or team standings are maintained;

"(e) Official timer or game officials are used;

"(f) Team uniforms are used;

"(g) Admission is charged;

"(h) A team is privately or commercially sponsored; or

"(i) Competition is either directly or indirectly sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, an organization or any other agency.

"14.7.4.2 Individual Subject to Outside-Competition Regulations. Once a student-athlete becomes a candidate for the institution's basketball team (i.e., has reported for the squad), or if the student was recruited by a member institution in part for basketball ability and subsequently enrolls in the institution, this prohibition against outside organized basketball competition remains applicable until the student-athlete's intercollegiate basketball eligibility has been exhausted. This includes time while the student is officially withdrawn from college, fulfilling a residence requirement subsequent to transfer to another college, awaiting transfer or enrolled in a nonmember collegiate institution.

"14.7.4.3 Nonrecruited, Nonparticipant. Participation by a student-athlete in organized basketball competition while enrolled in a member institution and having participated in a sport other than basketball would not jeopardize the student's eligibility in the sport of basketball if the individual had not been recruited in basketball and had not participated on or been a candidate for the institution's intercollegiate basketball team."

(9) Bylaws: Amend 14.7.5.2, page 169, as follows:

Additional Exceptions for Basketball Only:

[14.7.5.2-(a) through 14.7.5.2-(d), unchanged.]

(e) Outside-Team Tours. A student-athlete may participate in an outside team summer foreign basketball tour (see 17.30.2)

(10) Bylaws: Amend 15.2.4, page 187, as follows:

"15.2.4 Government Grants. Government grants for educational purposes shall be included when determining the permissible amount of a full grant-in-aid for a student-athlete, except for those listed in 15.2.4.1 and 15.2.4.2.

"15.2.4.1 Pell Grants. In Division I, a Pell Grant shall not be included when determining the permissible amount of a full grant-in-aid of a student-athlete. In Division II, a student-athlete may receive a Pell Grant in combination with institutional financial aid, provided the overall grant total does not exceed the student-athlete's cost of attendance per 15.01.7.

"15.2.4.21 Exempted Government Grants. The following government grants for educational purposes shall not be included when determining the permissible amount of a full grant-in-aid or cost of attendance of a student-athlete:

15.2.4.2-(1) through 15.2.4.2-(d) renumbered as 15.2.4.1-(a) through 15.2.4.1-(d), unchanged.]

"15.2.4.1-(e) Pell Grants. Payments received as part of the Pell Grant program;"

[15.2.4.2-(e) through 15.2.4.2-(h) relettered as 15.2.4.1-(f) through 15.2.4.1;(i), unchanged.]

(11) A. Bylaws: Amend 16.2.1.2.2, as follows:

"16.2.1.2.2 Partial or Nonqualifier. A partial (per 14.02.9.2) or nonqualifier (per 14.02.9.4) may receive a complimentary admission to all of the institution's regular-season home intercollegiate athletics contests in the first academic year of residence."

(10) B. Bylaws: Amend 16.2.1.5 by adding new 16.2.1.5.1, pages 211-212, as follows:

"16.2.1.5.1 Partial or Nonqualifier. A partial (per 14.02.9.2) or nonqualifier (per 14.02.9.4) may receive a complimentary admission to all of the institution's regular-season home intercollegiate athletics contests in the first academic year of residence."

(12) Bylaws: Amend 16.7.2.1, page 216, as follows:

"16.7.2.1 Exceptions. The time limitations related to the provisions of travel expenses do not apply in the following circumstances:

[16.7.2.1-(a) through 15.7.2.1-(c), unchanged.]

"(d) Travel prior to contests in NCAA championship events, NGB championship events in an emerging sport or certified postseason football games; or

"(e) Travel prior to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame benefit game or the American Football Coaches Retirement Trust benefit game;

(f) Travel prior to and following regular-season competition that takes place during the institution's summer vacation period;

(g) Travel prior to and following regular-season competition that takes place in one or more foreign countries on one trip during the prescribed playing season and limited to not more than once every four years; or

(h) Travel prior to the United States Gymnastics Federation (USGF) collegiate championships."

(13) Bylaws: Amend 17.02.1.1, pages 227-228, as follows:

Countable Athletically Related Activities. The following are considered countable athletically related activities and must be counted in the weekly or daily time limitations specified under 17.1.6.1 for Divisions I and II:

[17.02.1.1-(a) through 17.02.1.1-(1), unchanged.]

(m) Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs. Strength and conditioning personnel may monitor, supervise or assist voluntary individual workouts for safety purposes. If the strength and conditioning coach also is a countable coach, such assistance may be provided only if that strength and conditioning staff member performs such duties on a department-wide basis. In a Division III institution, assistance in conditioning programs for student-athletes shall be to the same extent that such assistance is provided to students generally.

(14) Bylaws: Amend 18.3.2, pages 323-324, as follows:

18.3.2 National Collegiate Division I Championships (24)

"Men (13) Women (11)

Indoor Track and Field Indoor Track and Field

Outdoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field"

[NOTE: All references in the Division I Manual to Track will be amended to reference Track and Field]

(15) A. Bylaws: Amend 19.7.3, page 337, as follows:

"19.7.3 Appeal by an Institutional Staff Member. If any current or former institutional staff member participates in a hearing (either in person or through written presentation) before the Committee on Infractions and is involved in a finding of a violation against that individ-ual, the individual shall be given the opportunity to appeal any of the findings in question (subject to the conditions of 32.10.2) to the appropriate appeals committee per 19.3. Under such circumstances, the individual and personal legal counsel may appear before the appeals committee at the time it considers the pertinent findings."

(2) B. Bylaws: Amend 32.10.3, pages 453-454, as follows:

"32.10.3 Appeal by an Individual Staff Member. Any current or former institutional staff member who participates in a hearing (either in person or through written presentation) before the Committee on Infractions and is involved in a finding of a violation and who exercises the opportunity to appeal any of the findings in question (subject to the conditions of 32.10.2) must submit a written notice of appeal to the NCAA executive director not later than 15 calendar days from the date of the public release of the committee's report. The individual and personal legal counsel may appear before the appropriate appeals committee per 19.3 at the time it considers the pertinent findings. The institution shall be requested to notify its current staff members, and the enforcement staff will notify all other individuals directly, of the appeal opportunity."