Following are the minutes of the July 24-25 meeting of the Division II Management Council in Boston. All actions taken by the Management Council are included. Highlights of the meeting were reported in the July 31 issue of The NCAA News.

1. Announcements. Clint Bryant, chair, reviewed the schedule for this meeting and noted that J. Phillip Roach's absence from the meeting was excused. Bryant noted that this meeting would be Bruce Harger's last Management Council meeting as the independent representative.

2. Review of Previous Minutes.

a. Minutes of the Management Council April 10-11, 2000, Meeting.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the minutes as distributed.

b. Report of the Presidents Council's April 27, 2000, Meeting. The Management Council reviewed the minutes from the Presidents Council's April 27 meeting without taking any formal action.

c. Report of the Executive Committee's April 28, 2000, Meeting. The Management Council reviewed the minutes from the Executive Committee's April 28 meeting without taking any formal action.

3. Division II Strategic Plan Tracking Chart. The Management Council reviewed the Division II strategic plan tracking chart without taking any formal action.

4. Review of Committee Recommendations Affecting Division II.

a. Association-Wide and Common Committees.

(1) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to mandate some form of eye protection in the sport of women's lacrosse as soon as practicable.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the recommendation and that the Division II Women's Lacrosse Committee develop a timetable and plan for implementation.

(The Management Council also agreed to recommend that the lacrosse committee consider whether to implement a headgear requirement for the sport.)

(2) Foreign Student Records Committee. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to alter the composition of the Foreign Student Records Committee to an eight-member committee (three Division I representatives, three Division II representatives and two ex-officio members).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to revise the structure of the committee composition as recommended.

(3) NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Committee. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to alter the composition of the Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Committee to seven members (three Division I, three Division II and one representative of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to revise the structure of the committee composition as recommended.

(The Management Council also agreed to have the committee report to the Academic Requirements Committee in the Division II structure.)

(4) Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Management Council accepted the committee's report without taking any formal action.

(5) National Youth Sports Program Committee. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to delete Bylaw 21.1.6 (National Youth Sports Program Committee), which will eliminate the NCAA's Association-wide National Youth Sports Program Committee. The committee noted the restructuring of the NYSP Board made this committee no longer necessary.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to delete Bylaw 21.1.6 as recommended.

(6) Postgraduate Scholarship Committee.

(a) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to change the current five-year period allowed for scholarship awardees to begin their postgraduate work to a three-year time frame for the original recipient, with an additional three-year window for an alternate, if necessary.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(b) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise the current selection process to allow for a seasonal approach in which all sports would be grouped together based upon the season in which the NCAA championship occurs.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(7) Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. The Management Council accepted the committee's report without taking any formal action.

(8) Committee on Women's Athletics. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to establish an ad hoc committee to address the issue of homophobia in intercollegiate athletics as it affects coaches, administrators and student-athletes.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council refer the issue to the Executive Committee Subcommittee on Gender and Diversity Issues for review and consideration.

b. Division II Committees.

(1) Academic Requirements Committee.

(a) Division II Degree-Completion Program. The Management Council reviewed this request without taking any formal action, noting that this initiative already has been identified in the division's long-range budget priorities.

(b) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend a 2001 Convention proposal (Eligibility -- 10 Semester Rule -- Joint College/High-School Programs) to "exclude" participation in limited preseason tryouts.

It was moved and seconded that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council amend the proposal as recommended by the committee. (Defeated -- For 8, against 10.)

(c) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to endorse a May 12, 2000, memorandum regarding fraud issued by the Faculty Athletics Representative Association and refer the issue to the Division II Interpretations Subcommittee for review.

It was voted that the Management Council refer the memorandum to the Legislation Interpretations Subcommittee for review.

(d) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to require institutions to perform a midyear certification of eligibility for all student-athletes following the student-athlete's initial term (semester or quarter) of residence at the certifying institution.

It was voted that the Management Council refer back to the committee the issue of midyear certification with concerns noted as to whether an undue hardship is placed on an institution to monitor eligibility midyear, whether a spring sport student-athlete is disadvantaged under the proposal and whether conferences and institutions are better able to address this academic issue.

(e) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to amend Bylaws 14.3.1.2 (Division II -- Eligibility for Financial Aid, Practice and Competition) and 14.3.1.3 (Core-Curriculum Requirements) to delete computer science courses as acceptable core courses in meeting initial-eligibility core-curriculum requirements.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaws 14.3.1.2 and 14.3.1.3 as recommended by the committee.

(2) Budget and Finance Committee.

(a) 2000-01 Division II Proposed Budget. The Management Council reviewed the proposed Division II budget for 2000-01.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the Division II budget for 2000-01 as recommended by the committee.

(b) Budget Guidelines and Principles. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise the budget guidelines and principles to reflect the change made to the membership trust requirement.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the modifications to the budget guidelines as recommended by the committee.

(c) Division II Budget Plan to be Presented to the Executive Committee. The Management Council reviewed the long-range budget initiatives submitted by the committee. The Management Council noted that the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Web site initiative should be combined with the Division II Web site initiative in 2001-02.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the Division II long-range budget plan as modified by the Management Council.

(3) Championships Committee.

(a) Annual Exemptions Versus NCAA Division I or III Member Institutions (Bylaw 17.5.5.2). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt legislation that would specify exhibition games versus Division I or III member institutions must be played between November 1 and the first playing date to be counted as an exhibition game.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation (effective August 1, 2000) as recommended by the committee.

(b) Committees -- Association-wide and Common Committees with Rules Administration Responsibilities (Bylaw 21.2.1.2). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt legislation that would specify that at least 50 percent of the total positions on the Association-wide and common committees with rules responsibilities be filled by coaching staff members.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation as recommended by the committee.

(c) Division II Championships Committee -- Chair (Bylaw 21.7.6.2.1.1). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend legislation to specify that the vice-chair of the Management Council is no longer required to chair the Championships Committee, and that the Championships Committee could select its chair from all eligible committee members.

It was moved and seconded that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend the legislation as recommended by the committee. (Defeated -- Voice vote)

(d) Deadline Waivers (Bylaw 31.2.1.3). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Bylaw 31.2.1.3 to eliminate the waiver opportunity for individuals seeking to participate in NCAA championships competition while enrolled at institutions that do not officially sponsor the sport in question.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to amend Bylaw 31.2.1.3 as recommended by the committee.

(e) Committees -- Women's Volleyball Rules Committee (Bylaw 21.2). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Bylaw 21.2, by adding 21.2.9, to establish an NCAA Women's Volleyball Rules Committee comprising nine members, including the secretary-rules editor.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend Bylaw 21.2 to establish a Women's Volleyball Rules Committee.

(f) Misconduct and Failure to Adhere to Policies and Procedures (Bylaws 31.1.10 and 31.1.11). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend the championship penalties as set forth in Bylaws 31.1.10 and 31.1.11.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the administrative revisions to Bylaws 31.1.10 and 31.1.11 as recommended by the committee.

(g) Postseason Football -- Institutional Eligibility -- Written Report. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to eliminate Bylaw 18.7.1.1.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(h) Financial Administration of Postseason Football (Bylaw 31.5). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to eliminate Bylaw 31.5.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 31.5 as recommended by the committee.

(i) Football and Basketball All-Star Contests (Bylaw 30.2.2). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to eliminate Bylaw 30.2.2 and to modify Bylaw 14.7.6.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to eliminate Bylaw 30.2.2 and that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaw 14.7.6 to extend all-star participation prohibition for currently enrolled student-athletes to all sports.

(j) Basketball Exempted Contests (Bylaw 30.9). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to establish a new section in the Division II Manual (Bylaw 30.9) that specifically requires that certain Division II exempted events (for example, Division II Basketball Tip-Off Classic; Division II football bowl games) provide proof of insurance and, specifically, indemnify the NCAA, in order to be certified as an exempted event each year.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 30.9 as recommended by the committee.

(k) Summer Basketball (Bylaw 30.15). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to eliminate Bylaw 30.15.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to eliminate Bylaw 30.15 as recommended by the committee.

(l) Removal of Accreditation (Constitution 3.2.5.3). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Constitution 3.2.5.3 so that an institution would not be reclassified immediately as a corresponding member in certain situations when its accreditation is removed by a regional accrediting agency. Instead, if an institution has student-athletes or teams selected to participate or already participating in an NCAA championship, the student-athlete(s) or teams would be allowed to conclude their participation in the championship before the institution is reclassified as a corresponding member, which renders it ineligible for all NCAA championships competition.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council amend Constitution 3.2.5.3 as recommended by the committee.

(The Presidents Council did not support the Management Council recommendation and, instead, referred the issue to the Membership Committee for further review.)

(m) Guidelines for Determining Bracket Sizes. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to establish a guideline for determining Division II championship bracket sizes so that it is based on the actual number of institutions that sponsor a sport (no less than a 1:8 ratio).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(n) Enhancement Fund Interpretations. The Management Council reviewed the following two interpretations regarding the new distribution formula for the enhancement fund:

* If an institution does not meet Bylaw 20 scheduling requirements, thus rendering it ineligible in that sport, it is ineligible only for the institutional share of the enhancement fund (equal distribution), but not for the conference distributions of the fund, (based on the success of the conference in the men's and women's basketball championship) or the third prong of the distribution formula (based on the number of sports sponsored by the conference).

* That in order for a conference to count a sport for purposes of the third prong of the distribution formula, the requirement that the conference have at least six members sponsor the sport be clarified to state that these six members must be "core" members of the conference (for example, affiliate members of the conference in a sport would not count toward meeting this requirement).

It was voted that the Management Council approve the interpretations as recommended by the committee.

(4) Committee on Infractions. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise Bylaw 32.3.8 (Recording of Interview Proceedings) to provide more explicit guidance regarding the recording of interviews conducted during the course of NCAA inquiries and the handling of information obtained from these interviews.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the editorial revision to Bylaw 32.3.8 as recommended by the committee.

(5) Legislation Committee.

(a) Modification of Bylaw 15 Deregulation Proposal. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that Deregulation Proposal No. 13 (Multisport Athletes) be modified to clarify that a multisport student-athlete would be counted against institutional limits at the institution's discretion based on the language in the student-athlete's current financial aid agreement.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council ask the Legislation Committee to sponsor an amendment-to-amendment to clarify this proposal as to how to count financial aid for all multisport athletes.

(b) Local Sports Clubs Legislation Interpretation (Bylaw 13.12.2.4). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve an interpretation issued July 20, 2000, regarding coaching staff members' involvement with local sports clubs in a sport other than the coach's sport.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the interpretation as recommended by the committee.

(c) Bylaw 17.02.12 (Tryouts -- Enrolled Student). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Bylaw 17.02.12 to clarify that the legislation is sport-specific.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve a modification of Bylaw 17.02.12 based on the original intent of the proposal as recommended by the committee.

(d) Reconsideration of Incorporation Approved in April 2000. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation not to incorporate a December 17, 1999, interpretation (related to 2000 Convention Proposal No. 18-Board Allowance -- Equivalencies) into the Division II Manual. (It would be retained as an interpretation.)

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation to not incorporate the 1999 interpretation.

(e) Editorial Revision. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve an editorial revision to Bylaw 13.8.2.1.1.2 (unofficial visit -- meals) to clarify that an institution may provide only one meal to a prospective student-athlete during an unofficial visit.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an editorial revision to Bylaw 13.8.2.1.1.2 as recommended by the committee.

(f) 2001 Convention Legislation (Camps and Clinics) -- The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to amend Bylaws 13.13.3 (Camps and Clinics) and 16.11.1.3 (FCA Encampments) so that this legislation would also be applicable to camps and clinics administered by Athletes in Action.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaws 13.13.3 and 16.11.1.3 as recommended by the committee.

(g) Incorporations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the incorporations as recommended by the committee.

(h) Editorial Revisions.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative form of the editorial revisions as recommended by the committee.

(6) Legislation Committee Subcommittee.

(a) Bylaw 11 Amendments. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate Bylaws 11.1.6 (Involvement in Noncertified All-Star Contests), 11.3.2.7 (Noninstitutional Publications that Report on Athletics Program), 11.3.3.2.3 (Income from the Sale of Stock) and 11.3.2.8 (Compensation in Exchange for Use of Merchandise).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate the bylaws as recommended by the committee.

(b) Bylaw 12 Amendments. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate Bylaw 12.5.1.8 (Privately Owned Summer Camps) and amend Bylaw 12.5.1.7 (Institutionally Sponsored Summer Camps) so that the current rule regarding the use of student-athletes' names and pictures to promote and publicize camps would be consistent for both institutional and private camps.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate Bylaw 12.5.1.8 and amend Bylaw 12.5.1.7 as recommended by the committee.

(c) Bylaw 13 Amendments. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to amend Bylaw 13.11.3.1 (Announcer for High-School Broadcast) so that it only applies to coaches and only in the coach's sport and only when the coach is under contract with the institution, and Bylaw 13.14.1.1 (Previous Contractual Agreement) to permit coaches who have a signed contract to coach a high school all-star contest to be involved, even after the coach has started as a member of a Division II institution's staff.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaws 13.11.3.1 and 13.14.1.1 as recommend by the committee.

(7) Membership Committee.

(a) Educational Assessment Program Revisions. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the Division II Educational Assessment Program be amended to state that the authority to set priority levels for the items in the "Self-Assessment" instrument be delegated from the Management Council to the Membership Committee and further, that the revision also state that institutions must submit the completed "Self-Assessment" with the year three provisional member annual report.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the amendments to the Division II Educational Assessment Program as recommended by the committee.

(b) Scheduling Waivers. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to approve scheduling waivers for Tiffin University (football and men's and women's basketball) and Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) (football).

It was voted that the Management Council approve the scheduling waivers as recommended by the committee.

(c) Conference Membership Application. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve the nonvoting conference membership application for the Central Atlantic Athletic Conference, effective September 1, 2000.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the Central Atlantic Athletic Conference as a nonvoting member effective September 1, 2000.

(d) Reclassification Request. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the reclassification request from the University of California, San Diego, be approved and that the institution be granted active membership in Division II, effective September 1, 2000.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the committee's recommendation to grant the University of California, San Diego, active membership in Division II, effective September 1, 2000.

(e) Active Member Recommendations. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the University of Findlay and Western Oregon University be approved for active membership, effective September 1, 2000.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the University of Findlay and Western Oregon University for active membership, effective September 1, 2000.

(f) Provisional Membership Recommendations.

(i) Year One Institutions. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the following seven institutions be moved to year two of the four-year provisional membership period: Goldey Beacom College; Green Mountain College; Holy Family College; North Greenville College; University of the Sciences-Philadelphia; University of Virginia's College at Wise; and Wilmington College (Delaware).

It was voted that the Management Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(ii) Year Two Institutions. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the following 20 institutions be moved to year three of the four-year provisional membership period: Bloomfield College; Caldwell College; Concordia University (Minnesota); Converse College; Dallas Baptist University; Dominican College (New York); Felician College; Georgian Court College; Northwest Nazarene College; Nova Southeastern University; Nyack College; Ohio Valley College; Seattle University; Spelman College; St. Thomas Aquinas College; Teikyo Post University; Tiffin University; University of Minnesota, Crookston; University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; and University of Puerto Rico, Humacao.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(iii) The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the following four institutions be required to repeat year two of the four-year provisional membership period for failing to complete the year two requirements for provisional members by the June 15 deadline: Benedict College; University of Puerto Rico, Cayey; University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; and University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the committee's recommendation.

(8) Nominating Committee.

(a) Division II Sports and Sport Rules Committee Appointments. The Management Council reviewed recommendations to ratify committee appointments for the following sports and sport rules committees:

* Baseball Committee -- Stan Fite, Augusta State University.

* Men's Basketball Committee -- James Seavey, Stonehill College.

* Women's Basketball Committee -- Doreen Zierer, Bemidji State University, and Catherine Haker, The College of Saint Rose.

* Field Hockey Committee -- Kelly West McGowan, Bentley College.

* Football Committee -- Stan Lambert, Abilene Christian University.

* Men's Golf Committee -- Russel Bloom, Central Missouri State University.

* Women's Golf Committee-- Lori Stinson, Grand Valley State University.

* Men's Lacrosse Committee -- James Fritz, Pfeiffer University.

* Men's Soccer Committee -- Robert Barry, Brigham Young University, Hawaii.

* Women's Soccer Committee -- Jim Regan, Wheeling Jesuit University.

* Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Committee -- Kelly Higgins, University of South Dakota.

* Men's and Women's Tennis Committee -- Mark Rosewell, Northwest Missouri State University.

* Women's Volleyball Committee -- Beth Sibenaller, Morningside College.

* Wrestling Committee -- Vince Monseau, West Liberty State College.

* Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee -- Kim Sutton, Humboldt State University.

It was voted that the Management Council ratify the appointments as recommended by the committee.

(b) Division II Sports and Sport Rules Committee Reappointments. The Management Council reviewed recommendations to ratify committee reappointments for the following sports and sport rules committees:

* Men's Soccer Committee -- Gavin Donaldson, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Howard Patterson, University of the Incarnate Word.

* Women's Soccer Committee -- Donna Guimont, Saint Anselm College, and Robert Hartwell, Adelphi University.

* Men's and Women's Tennis Committee -- Tina Karawasky, California State-Los Angeles.

* Women's Volleyball Committee -- Julie Sandoval, California State-Dominguez Hills.

* Men's Basketball Rules Committee -- Jayson Gee, University of Charleston.

* Men's Ice Hockey Rules Committee -- Zafir Bludevich, Saint Michael's College.

It was voted that the Management Council ratify the reappointments as recommended by the committee.

(9) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

(a) Division II Appointments. The Management Council was asked to approve appointments to the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for the following conferences:

* Brianna Williams, Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference.

* Bridget Tobin, New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.

* Jennifer Bahl, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council ratify the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee appointments as recommended by the committee.

(b) Student-Athlete Involvement in NCAA Regional Rules Seminars and Division II Mini-Compliance Conferences. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to have the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee participate at the annual Regional Rules Seminars and/or Division II Mini-Compliance Conferences.

It was voted that the Management Council agree to support in concept the committee recommendation.

(c) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Term of Office. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Bylaw 21.7.6.8.3 to initiate a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member's term of office at the conclusion of the annual NCAA Convention.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend the term of office for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

(9) Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee.

(a) Bylaw 14.11.4.3. (Penalty for Ineligible Participation or Receipt of Improper Aid). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to delete the last sentence of Bylaw 14.11.4.3 to prohibit student-athletes from escaping a reinstatement condition by transferring to a second institution.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaw 14.11.4.3 as recommended by the committee.

(b) Bylaw 13.16.1.2 (Fund-Raising for High-School Athletics Program). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.16.1.2 de minimis (which would not affect the student-athlete's eligibility but would still classify the infraction as an institutional violation).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.16.1.2 de minimis violations as recommended by the committee.

(c) Bylaw 13.16.1.5.1 (Athletics Equipment). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.16.1.5.1 de minimus violations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.16.1.5.1 de minimis violations as recommended by the committee.

(d) Bylaw 13.13.2.1.2 (Employment in Own Institution's Camp or Clinic-Sports Other Than Division I Football). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.13.2.1.2 (b) de minimis violations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.13.2.1.2(b) de minimis violations as recommended by the committee.

(e) Bylaw 15.2.8.1.2 (Summer Financial Aid -- Prior to Initial, Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 15.2.8.1.2(d) de minimis violations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 15.2.8.1.2(d) de minimis violations as recommended by the committee.

(f) Proposal Regarding Increasing Restitution Limits. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to amend the dollar limit (from a $25 limit to a $50 limit) for which an institution does not have to declare an individual ineligible for receipt of an improper benefit.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council amend 2001 Convention Proposal No. 2 (Restitution for Improper Benefit) to modify the dollar limit to $50.

(g) Bylaw 16 (Awards and Benefits). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 16 restitution violations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 16 restitution violations as recommended by the committee.

(h) Bylaw 13.7.6 (Entertainment on Official Visit for Spouse, Parent or Legal Guardian of Prospect). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.7.6 restitution violations.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to make violations of Bylaw 13.7.6 restitution violations as recommended by the committee.

(i) Five-Year/10-Semester Rule Waiver (Bylaw 30.6.1.1). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to modify the language in Bylaw 30.6.1.1 to reflect the committee's interpretation and application of the bylaw.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 30.6.1.1 as recommended by the committee.

(j) Ethical Conduct -- Gambling Activities -- Sanctions (Bylaws 10.3 and 10.4). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to amend Bylaw 10.3 (Gambling Activities) and 10.4 (Disciplinary Action) to establish a two-tiered process of sanctions for violations of NCAA gambling/sports wagering legislation. The first tier renders student-athletes permanently ineligible if they are involved in activities designed to change the outcome of an intercollegiate contest ("point shaving") or if they participate in organized gambling activity (for example, place a bet through a bookmaker, a parlay card) that involves their institution's team. The second tier significantly increases the penalty for student-athletes who accept a bet or participate in any organized gambling activity (for example, place a bet through a bookmaker, a parlay card) that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council amend Bylaws 10.3 and 10.4 as recommended by the committee.

(k) Modification to the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee Policies and Procedures. The Management considered a committee recommendation to approve a modification to the committee's policies and procedures that would establish time limits for opening and closing comments for telephone conference appeals, a 48-hour deadline for submitting information for an appeal, and permit the enforcement representative responsible for processing the case to participate in the appeal call as needed.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the modifications as recommended by the committee.

5. Review of Division II Administrative Committee Actions.

a. The Management Council reviewed the minutes from the May 3, 2000, Administrative Committee telephone conference.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the minutes as distributed.

b. The Management Council reviewed the minutes from the June 5, 2000, Administrative Committee telephone conference. While reviewing the June 5 minutes, the Management Council considered a written appeal by Florida Gulf Coast University of the Administrative Committee's decision to not grant the university relief from the membership moratorium.

It was voted per authority delegated to the Management Council in Constitution 3.6.3.4 regarding provisional membership elections, the Management Council agreed to uphold the Administrative Committee's decision to not grant Florida Gulf Coast University relief from the moratorium.

6. NCAA Convention and Legislation.

a. Proposed Legislation that the Presidents Council has Agreed to Sponsor for the 2001 NCAA Convention. The Management Council considered the legislative form of proposals for the 2001 NCAA Convention previously approved in concept by both the Management Council and Presidents Council.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative form of the proposals as presented.

[The Presidents Council discussed the concerns raised by the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee regarding Proposal No. 1 (Telephone Calls). It was agreed that the Presidents Council would approve the legislative form of the proposal; however, the Presidents Council will not move the proposal on the Convention floor.]

b. Proposed Membership-Sponsored Legislation for the 2001 Convention.

(1) The Management Council considered the membership sponsored proposals.

It was moved and seconded that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council join as sponsors of Proposal No. 1-4 (Individual Skill Instruction). (Defeated -- For 8, against 9).

(2) It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council refer the membership proposals to the following Division II committees for review and comment by October 7 as required by the Constitution:

* Proposal No. 1 -- (Recruiting -- Publicity)/Legislation Committee;

* Proposal No. 2 -- (Satisfactory Progress -- Missed Term Exception)/Academic Requirements Committee;

* Proposal No. 3 -- (Financial Aid -- On Campus Employment)/Legislation Committee;

* Proposal No. 4 -- (Playing and Practice Seasons --Individual Skill Instruction)/Legislation Committee;

* Proposal No. 5 -- (Contest Exemption -- Football -- Texas Bowl)/Championships Committee;

* Proposal No. 6 -- (Contest Exemption -- Football -- West Coast Bowl)/ Championships Committee.

c. Bylaw 15 Deregulation Proposals. The Management Council reviewed the legislative form of the deregulation proposals that will be considered by the Division II membership at the 2001 Convention.

[It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative form of the deregulation proposals as recommend by the Legislation Committee. (Note: The Management Council agreed to ask the Legislation Committee to sponsor an amendment-to-amendment to clarify Deregulation Proposal No. 13 (Multi-Sport Athletes). See 4b(5)(a).]

d. Noncontroversial Legislation per Constitution 5.3.1.1.1. The Management Council reviewed the legislative drafts of the noncontroversial legislation approved previously in concept by the Management Council and Presidents Council.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative drafts of the noncontroversial legislation as amended to delete Item 16 (NYSP Committee).

e. Administrative Regulations. The Management Council reviewed the legislative drafts of the administrative regulations (Bylaws 30, 31 and 32 revisions) approved previously by the Management Council and Presidents Council.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative drafts of the administrative regulations (Bylaws 30, 31 and 32 revisions).

(The Management Council agreed to recommend that Item 2 be modified to permit coaches' attendance at other prospective student-athlete all-star basketball contests held in the same location as the Division I Men's Basketball Championship.)

f. Modification of Wording to Conform to Intent. The Management Council reviewed the legislative form of modification of wording to conform to intent proposals previously approved by the Management Council and Presidents Council.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative drafts of the modification of wording to conform to intent proposals.

7. Division II Project Teams/Subcommittees.

a. Amateurism Project Team.

(1) Pre-enrollment Legislative Proposal. The Management Council received a presentation from J. Anthony Capon (faculty athletics representative, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown) of the project team and reviewed the legislative form of the amateurism proposals that will be considered by the Division II membership at the 2001 Convention.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative form of the amateurism proposals as recommended by the project team.

(2) Educational Expenses for Prospective Student-Athletes (Bylaw 13.16). The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation to permit prospective student-athletes to accept educational expenses from any individual or entity provided such expenses are disbursed directly through the recipient's educational institution.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to amend Bylaw 13.16 as recommended by the committee.

(3) Operation Gold Grants. The Management Council considered a project team's recommendation to permit prospective and enrolled Division II student-athletes to accept Operation Gold money, including during non-Olympic years.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to permit the receipt of Operation Gold money by Division II student-athletes.

b. Compliance Review Project Team. The Management Council reviewed a new "Compliance Blueprint Program" for Division II. It was noted that this program will benefit the Division II membership by providing a compliance tool that is designed to address issues unique to Division II member institutions.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the "Compliance Blueprint Program" for active members as recommended by the project team and refer the issue of whether provisional members should be required to complete the blueprint to the Membership Review Project Team for consideration.

c. Convention Planning Project Team. The Management Council reviewed the 2001 Convention schedule, agendas and programs.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the 2001 Convention schedules as recommended by the project team.

(The Management Council noted that it only has 90 minutes scheduled to meet with the Presidents Council due to schedule limitations on Saturday, January 6. The Management Council recommended that staff explore opportunities during the year for Management Council and Presidents Council representatives to get together in an attempt to further enhance the working relationship between the two Division II governance groups.)

8. Management Council Subcommittee. The Management Council reviewed a report from the Administrative Review Subcommittee without taking any formal action.

9. Division II Management Council.

a. Management Council Vice-Chair Election.

(1) It was voted that the Management Council policies and procedures document be modified for Management Council officer elections to permit the results of the election to be shared with the full Management Council before the meeting is adjourned. (Current policies and procedures prohibit such notification until after the Presidents Council ratification.)

(2) It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council ratify Lisa Colvin, senior woman administrator, Southern Arkansas University, as the new Management Council vice-chair, effective September 1.

b. Management Council Elections.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council ratify the following individuals as representatives on the Management Council:

* Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference: Michael Kovalchik, athletics director, Hillsdale College, to replace David Coffey.

* Heartland Conference: Bruce Harger, athletics director, Drury University.

* Independents: Tony Capon, faculty athletics representative, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, to replace Bruce Harger, athletics director, Drury University.

c. Governance Structure Evaluation. The Management Council reviewed a report from a recent meeting of chairs and staff liaisons for Division II general committees. The meeting was organized to review Division II's operation in the first few years of the new federated structure.

(1) Budget Process. The Management considered a recommendation to adopt legislation to reference Constitution Article 4.10 (Budget and Finance Committee) in Bylaw 21.7, so that the Budget and Finance Committee is included in the legislation that describes other Division II general committees.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it adopt noncontroversial legislation to include the Budget and Finance Committee in Bylaw 21.7.

(2) Division II Structure.

(a) Management Council-Eligible Representatives. The Management Council considered a recommendation to refer a suggestion to the Project Team to Review Issues Related to Diversity that service on the Management Council be opened to associate and assistant athletics directors.

It was moved and seconded that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to expand eligibility for service on the Management Council. (Defeated -- voice vote)

(b) Convention Ratification (Constitution Article 4.6.3.1.2). The Management Council considered a recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to delete the legislative requirement (Constitution Article 4.6.3.1.2) that individuals selected to fill Management Council vacancies must be ratified by the Division II membership at the next annual NCAA Convention. A ceremonial event at the Convention could continue to introduce new Management Council representatives to the membership.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to delete the legislative requirement as recommended.

(c) Championships Committee/Management Council Vice-Chair Responsibilities. The Management Council considered a recommendation to modify the duties of the Management Council vice-chair so that the vice-chair no longer is required to be the chair of the Championships Committee.

It was moved and seconded that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to modify the duties of the Management Council vice-chair so that the position no longer is required to be the chair of the Championships Committee. (Defeated -- voice vote)

(3) Legislative Process.

(a) Constitution 5.3.5.2 (Sponsorship -- Amendment-to-Amendment). The Management Council considered a recommendation to sponsor legislation to modify the sponsorship requirements for Division II amendments-to-amendments (Constitution Article 5.3.5.2) whereby eight member schools or one Division II conference would be permitted to sponsor such a legislative change.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to modify the sponsorship requirements for Division II amendments-to-amendments.

(b) Constitution 5.3.6.3.1.2 (Amendments Sponsored by Presidents Council). The Management Council considered a recommendation to sponsor legislation that would allow the Presidents Council legislative authority to waive its legislation sponsorship deadline of September 1 if three-fourths of the Presidents Council members agree that a legislative change should be considered by the membership at the January Convention.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation to allow the Presidents Council legislative authority to waive its legislation sponsorship deadline as recommended.

(4) Division II Committee Structure.

(a) Bylaw 21.7.6.2.2 (Division II Championships Committee -- Duties). The Management Council considered a recommendation to approve a revision in the Championships Committee's list of duties and responsibilities to identify that the committee has oversight responsibility regarding the administration of the Division II enhancement fund distribution formula.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an editorial revision to the Championships Committee's list of duties and responsibilities as recommended.

(b) Bylaw 21.7.6.1.2 (Division II Academic Requirements Committee--Duties). The Management Council considered a recommendation to approve an editorial revision to specify that the Division II Academic Requirements Committee is responsible for working with other NCAA membership divisions to maintain consistent application of NCAA academic issues.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an editorial revision to the Academic Requirements Committee's list of duties and responsibilities as recommended.

10. National Office Staff Updates.

a. Legal Update. The Management Council received a legal update from NCAA General Counsel Elsa Cole. No formal action was taken.

b. Public Affairs Update. The Management Council received a public affairs update from David Pickle, NCAA director of communications, and Danita Edwards, NCAA vice-president for public affairs. No formal action was taken.

11. 2000 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee/Management Council Summit. The Management Council reviewed the activities of the 2000 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee/ Management Council Summit. No formal action was taken.

12. Other Business.

The Management Council reviewed a report concerning the emerging sport of equestrian.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate equestrian [Bylaw 20.02.5(b)] as an emerging sport in Division II.