Following are the minutes of the April 10-11 meeting of the Division II Management Council at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis. All actions taken by the Management Council are included. Highlights of the meeting were reported in the April 24 issue of The NCAA News.

1. Announcements. Clint Bryant, chair, reviewed the schedule for this meeting and noted that Peggy Green's and Earl Edwards' absences from the meeting were excused.

2. Previous Minutes. The Management Council reviewed the following minutes/reports: January 7-8, 2000, Management Council meeting; January 11, 2000, Management Council meeting; January 9, 2000, Presidents Council meeting; and the January 11, 2000, Executive Committee meeting.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the January 7-8, 2000, Management Council and January 11, 2000, Management Council minutes as distributed. The Management Council reviewed the minutes from the Presidents Council's January 9 meeting and the Executive Committee's January 11 meeting without taking any formal action.

3. Division II Strategic Plan. The Management Council reviewed the Division II strategic plan tracking chart developed to monitor the strategic plan initiatives. No formal action was taken.

4. Committee Recommendations Affecting Division II.

a. Association-Wide and Common Committees.

(1) Committee on Women's Athletics.

(a) Equalizing Postseason Opportunities. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that Division II take a leadership role in achieving gender equity by equalizing the number of Division II postseason opportunities for men and women within the next five years and that special emphasis be placed on the expansion of championship opportunities for minority female student-athletes. The Management Council also considered a committee recommendation that the equalization of postseason opportunities be achieved before any new championships opportunities for men are funded.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the recommendation to equalize postseason opportunities in concept and to refer the recommendation to the Division II Championships Committee to develop a plan for Division II to reach equity within the next three years.

It was voted that the Management Council agree not to recommend that the equalization of postseason opportunities be achieved before any new championships opportunities for men are funded, because it believes that the division can achieve gender equity in championships within the recommended time frame while expanding opportunities for all Division II student-athletes.

(b) 2000-01 Committee Budget Request. The Management Council reviewed the committee's budget requests for 2000-01.

It was voted that the Management Council agree to recommend to the Presidents Council that it request the Executive Committee to consider funding some of the committee's initiatives since it appears that Association-wide diversity funding could be increased for the next academic year.

(2) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.

(a) Injury Surveillance System Enhancement. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to allocate Association resources to provide necessary technical upgrades to the NCAA Injury Surveillance System over the next two years.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council support Association-wide funding at $50,000 for the injury surveillance system enhancement when it is considered by the Executive Committee.

(b) Requirement for Committee Position Representing Secondary School Interests Modification. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to allow the National Federation of State High School Associations Sports Medicine Advisory Board staff liaison to fill the committee position representing secondary school interests and to be permitted to serve multiple terms.

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

(c) Funding for Student-Athletes Taking Active Responsible Roles (STARR). The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to fund a STARR pilot project at CHAMPS/Life Skills institutions beginning September 2000. No action was taken.

(d) Funding for Dietary Supplement Resource Exchange Center (REC). The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to fund REC with existing drug-education funds through this year and with new drug-education funds for September 2000-August 2001. No action was taken.

(e) Adding Marijuana to Year-Round Drug Testing. The Management Council was asked to provide feedback to the committee regarding the addition of marijuana to the NCAA year-round drug-testing program. The Management Council noted several legal and administrative concerns about the possibility of adding marijuana to the NCAA year-round drug-testing program and agreed that the committee should not continue to study this initiative for Division II.

(f) Student-Athlete Reinstatement Bylaw Change. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to modify Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 to clarify the reinstatement of student-athletes (rendered ineligible through a positive drug test) who transfer and compete at non-NCAA institutions.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 as recommended by the committee.

(g) Bylaw 31.2.3.1 (Banned Drugs) Revision. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to revise the first paragraph of Bylaw 31.2.3.1 to specify that the student-athlete and the institution are responsible for obtaining accurate and updated information about banned substances.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 31.2.3.1 as recommended by the committee.

(h) Bylaw 30.5 (Drug-Testing Consent Form) Revision. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to modify Bylaw 30.5 to specify that institutions face penalties if they fail to provide adequate education to student-athletes regarding banned substances.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 30.5 as recommend by the committee.

(i) Revision to Drug-Testing Consent Form. The Management Council reviewed a committee recommendation to add the following paragraph to the drug-testing consent form:

"You understand that you shall be held accountable for asking the designated athletics department staff for the list of all drugs banned including all drugs listed on the NCAA Web site (www.ncaa.org). You also are responsible for asking an appropriate athletics department staff person about the status of a substance, including nutritional or dietary supplements, before it is used.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the revision to the drug-testing consent form as recommended by the committee.

(3) Honors Committee. The Management Council accepted the committee's report without taking any formal action.

(4) NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Committee. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the Research Committee conduct a study comparing unofficial test scores reported to the Clearinghouse and official test scores on record with the respective testing agencies.

It was voted that the Management Council refer this issue to the Research Committee.

(5) Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Management Council reviewed the committee's budget requests for 2000-01.

It was voted that the Management Council agree to recommend to the Presidents Council that it request the Executive Committee to consider funding some of the committee's initiatives since it appears that Association-wide diversity funding could be increased for the next academic year.

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

b. Division II Committees.

(1) Academic Requirements Committee. The Management Council accepted the committee's report without taking any formal action. The Management Council discussed some concerns expressed by the Division II membership regarding the transfer study that was sent out to Division II institutions to track the success of student-athletes who recently transferred from two-year or four-year colleges. It was noted that the chair of the Presidents Council, Gladys Styles Johnston, would be sending a letter to all Division II chief executive officers to encourage their cooperation with the survey and to extend the survey deadline until July 1.

(2) Budget and Finance Committee.

(a) Division II Preliminary Budget and New Initiatives for 2000-01. The Management Council reviewed the proposed new Division II financial initiatives for 2000-01.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the Division II preliminary budget and the new $961,250 financial initiatives for 2000-01 as recommended by the committee.

(b) Membership Trust. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to establish the Division II membership trust balance at 30 percent of the division's operating revenue, effective immediately.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the committee's membership trust recommendation.

(c) CBS Bonus Payment and Additional Unallocated Funds. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation requesting that the Management Council and Presidents Council solicit feedback from the Division II membership for suggestions on how to use Division II's current surplus dollars.

It was voted that the Management Council refer the issue back to the Budget and Finance Committee and that each Management Council representative solicit feedback from their respective conference members and submit comments to Mike Racy, chief of staff for Division II, by July 1.

(d) Budget Requests Falling Outside of the Regular Budget Cycle. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the current limit of $10,000 per occurrence for budget requests outside the regular budget cycle be eliminated.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the committee's recommendation to eliminate a limit for such budget requests.

(e) 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 to the Presidents Council that it approve the budget guideline changes as recommended by the committee.

(3) Championships Committee.

(a) Awards. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to present official NCAA awards to the top eight place finishers in all individual-team championships, effective with the 2000-01 championships.

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

(b) Officials' Air Travel. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to permit all officials for team championship finals to travel via air transportation, if necessary.

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

(c) Per Diem. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to provide per diem for two days before the start of a competition for the finals sites of the following team championships: baseball, field hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball and women's volleyball.

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

(d) Squad-Size and Travel-Party Increases. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to increase the squad and/or travel party sizes of the following sports: baseball (increase travel party from 28 to 30), field hockey (increase travel party from 24 to 26), men's lacrosse (increase travel party from 33 to 34), men's soccer (increase travel party from 23 to 24), women's soccer (increase travel party from 23 to 24), softball (increase travel party from 23 to 24) and women's volleyball (increase squad size from 12 to 14 and increase travel party from 17 to 20).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the squad and/or travel size increases as recommended by the committee.

(e) Mementos. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that each member of the official travel party at all finals sites of Division II championships be provided with a memento valued at approximately $50.

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

(f) Championship Bracket and/or Field-Size Expansion. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to increase the bracket and/or field size for the following Division II championships:

* Men's and women's cross country -- That the field size be increased from 132 to 184 participants, effective with the 2000 championships.

* Field hockey -- That the bracket size be increased from two to four teams, effective with the 2000 championship.

* Men's lacrosse -- That the bracket size be increased from two to four teams, effective with the 2001 championship.

* Women's lacrosse -- That the bracket size be established at four teams, effective with the 2001 championship.

* Men's and women's indoor track and field -- That the field size be increased from 126 to 154 participants, respectively, effective with the 2001 championships.

* Men's and women's outdoor track and field -- That the field size be increased from 236 to 310 participants, respectively, effective with the 2001 championships.

* Women's volleyball -- That the bracket size be increased from 32 to 48 teams, effective with the 2000 championship.

* Wrestling -- That the field size be increased from 140 to 160 participants, effective with the 2001 championship.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the bracket and field size expansions as recommended by the committee.

(g) Steeplechase. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to add the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase as an event, effective with the 2001 women's outdoor track and field championship.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the women's steeplechase as an event, effective with the 2001 outdoor championship.

(h) Softball Rules. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise softball's Rule 3-1, effective January 1, 2000, to include a compression standard for softballs.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the revision to the softball rule as recommended by the committee.

(i) Formula for Determining Bracket Sizes. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that a formula for determining Division II championship bracket sizes be based on the actual number of institutions that sponsor a sport rather than a sponsorship percentage.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee recommendation in concept and refer the issue to the Championships Committee to evaluate the appropriate ratios for Division II.

(j) Strategic Plan. The Management Council reviewed the committee's strategic plan initiatives without taking any formal action.

(k) Bylaw 31.1.4.1 Revision. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise Bylaw 31.1.4.1 to require all participating institutions that have a written policy against competition on a particular day for religious reasons to inform the governing sports committee on or before September 1 of each academic year in order for the institution or one of its student-athletes to be excused from competing on that day.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative regulation revision to Bylaw 31.1.4.1 as recommended by the committee.

(4) Committee on Infractions.

(a) Bylaw 19.02.2.1 Revision. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise Bylaw 19.02.2.1 to clarify that a secondary violation is a violation that is isolated or inadvertent in nature, provides or is intended to provide only a minimal recruiting, competitive or other advantage and does not include any significant recruiting inducement or extra benefit.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the editorial revision to Bylaw 19.02.2.1 as recommended by the committee.

(b) Amendment to Bylaw 32.6.1.4. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to revise Bylaw 32.6.1.4 to clarify an institution's right to appeal the findings made by and penalties imposed by the committee in a summary disposition process.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve an administrative revision to Bylaw 32.6.1.4 as recommended by the committee.

(c) Amendment to Bylaw 19.1.1.3. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to modify Bylaw 19.1.1.3 by altering the term of office for committee members to a three-year term to allow a committee representative to be reappointed to serve up to nine consecutive years.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to modify Bylaw 19.1.1.3 as recommended by the committee.

(5) Legislation Committee.

(a) 2001 NCAA Convention Legislation. The Management Council reviewed the following legislative recommendations in concept for sponsorship at the 2001 NCAA Convention as suggested by the committee:

* Sponsorship of legislation to increase to $100 the limit for which an institution does not have to declare an individual (prospect or enrolled student-athlete) ineligible and seek reinstatement when the individual receives an improper benefit, provided the individual repays the value of the benefit to a charity of his or her choice. The current rule has a limit of $25.

* Sponsorship of legislation to include required course-related supplies in the value of a student-athlete's full grant-in-aid. This would include required supplies such as computer disks, calculators and art supplies.

* Sponsorship of legislation to permit an institution to secure lodging at postseason events (other than a conference event) at a reduced or special rate for the parents (or legal guardians) and immediate family of a student-athlete participating in the event.

* Sponsorship of legislation to permit an institution to provide day planners or other calendars that have a tangible value and include "to-do lists" or other traditional calendar/planner components.

* Sponsorship of legislation to amend Bylaw 14.2.3.3 (joint high-school/college programs) to allow prospective student-athletes to enroll in such programs and not "trigger" the start of their 10 semesters of eligibility, even when they are eligible, at some point, for participation on the intercollegiate athletics team at the collegiate institution. The committee recommends amending the current legislation to state that a prospect would utilize a semester only if he or she practiced or competed (including participation in limited preseason tryouts) as a member of the intercollegiate team.

* Sponsorship of legislation to amend Bylaw 15.5.7 (multiple-sport participants/institutional financial aid limits) to allow an institution, at its discretion, to count the aid awarded to a multiple-sport athlete in either sport in which the individual participates as long as the individual legitimately satisfies the requirements set forth in Bylaw 15.5.7.8.1 (requirement to qualify as multiple-sport athlete).

* Sponsorship of legislation to allow institutional staff members to make unlimited phone calls to a prospect after the initial National Letter of Intent signing date during the regular signing period (as opposed to the early period) as long as the prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent or Written Offer of Admission or Financial Aid.

* Sponsorship of legislation to permit two-year college transfer students to use the two-year nonparticipation exception that currently is available to four-year college transfers and "4-2-4" transfers.

* Sponsorship of legislation to permit "4-2-4" transfer students to use the Nonrecruited Student Exception that currently is available to four-year college transfers and two-year college transfers.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve in concept the proposals as recommended by the committee.

(b) Noncontroversial Legislation. The Management Council reviewed the following noncontroverisal legislative concepts as suggested by the committee:

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to permit a student-athlete to receive awards associated with participation in the Olympic Games at any time, regardless of whether the student is enrolled as a regular student at the time of the Olympic Games.

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to permit family members of student-athletes participating in Olympic Games to receive benefits provided to all family members of Olympians.

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to establish the end of the regular playing season in gymnastics as the conclusion of the USA Gymnastics or National College Gymnastics Association (NCGA) collegiate gymnastics championships, whichever is later.

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to specify that an institution may exempt in one season-ending gymnastics tournament, which may include the NCAA championships, the USA Collegiate National Championship, the National College Gymnastics Association Collegiate Gymnastics Championship or the Women's Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament.

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to permit an institution to provide its student-athletes with reasonable refreshments for student-athlete educational and business meetings.

* Adoption of noncontroversial legislation to permit institutions to participate in basketball contests that are exempted from the maximum contest limitations per Bylaw 17.5.5.2.3-(h) (NCAA Division I and III member institutions) before the first permissible contests date.

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

(c) Editorial Revisions. The Management Council reviewed the following editorial revisions to the Division II Manual as suggested by the committee:

* Countable Athletically Related Activities/Use of Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Revise NCAA Bylaw 17.02.1.1-(n) to include "supervise or assist" to more clearly define the involvement of strength and conditioning coaches in voluntary workouts.

* Provisional Membership Requirements. Revise NCAA Constitution 3.6.1.1.1 (four-year provision) to include a reference to Constitution 3.6.5.1.1 (repeat of provisional membership) to clarify that the provisional membership period may be extended to five years.

* Recruiting -- Telephone Calls. Revise Bylaw 13.1.3.2.2 (telephone calls initiated by prospect) so that all language after "any time" is deleted.

* Championships -- Women's Water Polo. Delete Bylaw 17.27.6.2-(e), as this exception is no longer necessary.

* Basketball Contests Exemptions. Remove the references in Bylaw 17.5.5.2-(h) to "exhibition" contests as these contests may be played at any time during the season and in most cases will count for statistics purposes and win/loss records.

* Recruiting -- Impermissible Recruiting Activities. Delete Bylaw 13.02.5.2 from the Division II Manual as the legislation is repeated in other bylaws throughout the manual.

* Recruiting -- Publicity. Revise Bylaw 13.11.2 (comments before signing) so that it more clearly states that an institution may not comment on the institution's recruitment of a prospect.

* Recruiting -- Publicity. Delete Bylaw 13.11.6 (intent to enroll) from the Division II Manual as the legislation simply reaffirms that an institution may not comment publicly regarding a prospect's intent to enroll. The committee agreed that this prohibition will be stated clearly in the revision of Bylaw 13.11.2 (Item No. 7 above) and doesn't need to be repeated.

* Recruiting -- Use of Recruiting Funds. Delete Bylaws 13.15.4.1 (pooled resources) and 13.15.4.2 (company funds). The committee agreed that Bylaw 13.15.4 (slush funds) sufficiently states that an institution may not permit an outside organization, agency or group of individuals to utilize, administer or expend funds for recruiting purposes on behalf of the institution.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the editorial revisions (except Basketball Contests Exemptions) as recommended by the committee.

It was voted that the Management Council refer the recommendation to eliminate the references in Bylaw 17.5.5.2-(h) (Basketball Contests Exemptions) to "exhibition contest" to the Division II Championships Committee for review.

(d) Incorporation of Interpretations. The Management Council reviewed the following interpretations for incorporation into the 2001-02 Division II Manual as suggested by the committee.

* Student-Athletes Receiving Pregame and Postgame Meal/Snack on Competition Day. If an institution provides its student-athletes a pregame meal as a substitute for one of the student-athlete's regular meals (for example, lunch, dinner), it is permissible for the student-athlete also to receive a postgame meal or snack on competition day. Further, an institution, at its discretion, may provide student-athletes with cash in an amount equal to the cost of a postgame meal or snack following home and away-from-home contests in lieu of the postgame meal or snack that normally is provided by the institution. [Reference: 16.5.1 (housing and meals -- permissible -- meals incidental to participation).]

* Use of Pell Grants as Part of Athletics Award Package. It would be permissible for an institution to include in the language of the financial aid agreement that a component of the student-athletes financial aid award will be Pell Grant funds and that a student-athlete's athletics grant may be adjusted due to receipt of such funds.

* Determination of Conclusion of Prospects' Playing Season. That the conclusion of the prospect's two-year college football season is the conclusion of the last regularly scheduled contest rather than the conclusion of the institution's final postseason contest.

* Institution Providing Financial Aid to a Student-Athlete Enrolled in Less Than Minimum Full-Time Program of Studies During Final Term. It is permissible for an institution to award financial aid to a student-athlete who is enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies, provided the student-athlete is enrolled in the final semester or quarter of his or her baccalaureate program and the institution certifies that the student is carrying for credit the courses necessary to complete degree requirements. The institution may not award financial aid subsequent to this semester or quarter. [References: NCAA Bylaws 15.01.6 (eligibility of student-athletes for institutional financial aid) and 14.1.6.2.1.3 (final semester/quarter).]

* Financial Aid -- Board Allowance (Equivalencies). An institution would continue to calculate equivalencies using the institution's full-board plan as published in the institution's catalog. The institution would not increase either the numerator or denominator in the student-athlete's equivalency even if the student-athlete is receiving the equivalent of 21 meals per week.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the incorporation of interpretations as recommended by the committee.

(e) Administrative Regulations. The Management Council reviewed the following recommendations to amend the administrative regulations as suggested by the committee:

* Men's Basketball Recruiting Calendar. Approval of an amendment to Bylaw 30.11.3 to create an exception to the dead period surrounding the NCAA Men's Final Four so that Division II coaches may attend the National Association of Basketball Coaches "Hoop Summit" game that occurs during Final Four weekend.

* Summer Baseball -- All-Star Competition. Approval of an amendment to Bylaw 30.14.10.2 (all-star competition) to permit competition between sanctioned summer leagues, provided specific conditions are satisfied.

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

(f) Modification of Wording. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve a modification of wording amendment to the 2000 NCAA Convention legislation regarding printed recruiting materials.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the modification of wording amendment as recommended by the committee.

(g) Tuition Waivers. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation at the 2001 NCAA Convention to create an exception regarding tuition waivers as countable aid in specific situations.

It was voted that the Management Council refer this issue to the committee for further review regarding the potential impact on private institutions.

Upon reconsideration, it was voted that the Management Council rescind the referral of this issue back to the committee.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor this legislative proposal as recommended by the committee.

(h) Referral of Championships Legislation. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to sponsor legislation similar to 2000 NCAA Convention Proposal No. 51 (parts B and C) that was adopted in Division III.

It was voted that the Management Council refer the proposal to the Division II Championships Committee for review and consideration.

(i) Division II Strategic Plan. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to endorse the Legislation Committee's action plan regarding the strategic plan initiative concerning Division II rules-compliance issues.

It was voted that the Management Council endorse the committee's plan.

(j) Interpretations. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve an interpretation regarding the definition of practice for four-year college transfer exceptions.

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

(k) Division II Deregulation -- Bylaw 15. The Management Council considered 11 proposals for deregulation within Bylaw 15 as recommended by the committee.

(These proposals were put in legislative form after the Management Council and the Presidents Council approved the deregulation concepts at their January 2000 meetings.)

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council sponsor for the 2001 Convention all the proposals as recommended by the committee.

(5) Membership Committee.

(a) Moratorium. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to establish a membership moratorium on provisional membership and change of division membership for any institution that would begin the provisional membership process or change of division compliance period September 1, 2000. The moratorium will exist at least until the beginning of the 2002-2003 academic year to provide adequate time to evaluate and plan for future membership growth.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the committee's recommendation to adopt this noncontroversial legislation.

(b) Project Team. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to establish a Division II project team to study membership growth issues during the moratorium.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve the committee's recommendation to establish a project team.

(c) Provisional Membership Waivers. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve waiver requests for the following institutions regarding attendance requirements for provisional members during this past year's Convention:

* Goldey-Beacom College (chief executive officer)

* Houghton College (faculty athletics representative)

* University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (director of athletics)

* Seattle University (director of athletics)

It was voted that the Management Council approve the waiver requests with the additional requirement imposed on the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia that the director of athletics attend an NCAA regional compliance seminar this year.

(d) Classification of Baseball for Dallas Baptist University. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that Dallas Baptist University be allowed to transfer its provisional membership in the sport of baseball to Division II from Division I and be granted two years' credit in that sport so that the entire program is on the same timeline for active membership.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the committee's recommendation regarding Dallas Baptist University.

(e) Waiver of Membership Criteria -- State University of New York at Binghamton. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve a waiver request, per Bylaw 20.3.5.2, of the requirement to apply the more stringent legislation in regard to maximum financial aid awards during the final year of the two-year reclassification compliance period for institutions moving from Division II to Division I.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the waiver request from State University of New York at Binghamton.

(f) Reclassification Interpretation. The Management Council considered a recommendation by staff to review an August 13, 1986, official interpretation regarding rules-compliance requirements during reclassification.

It was voted that the Management Council adopt the following interpretation:

"A Division II institution petitioning for reclassification to Division I must be in compliance with all Division I legislation (except Bylaw 20) for a period of two years. The institution must be in compliance with Division I requirements set forth in Bylaw 20 at the time of petition." [Reference: Bylaw 20.5.2.3 (compliance with criteria).]

(g) Convention Attendance Requirement -- Provisional Member Director of Athletics. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation that the Division II Educational Assessment Program for provisional members be modified to require Convention attendance by the institution's director of athletics in years two, three and four of provisional membership.

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

(h) Institutional Self-Study Guide Revisions. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve the drug-education modifications to the Institutional Self-Study Guide as recommended by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.

It was voted that the Management Council not approve the drug-education modifications to the Institutional Self-Study Guide as recommended by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports at this time. Instead, the Management Council agreed to refer the revisions to the competitive-safeguards committee to recommend revisions more consistent with other areas of evaluation in the Division II Institutional Self-Study Guide.

(i) Legislative Proposal -- Reclassification. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve legislation for sponsorship at the 2001 NCAA Convention to amend 2000 Convention Proposal No. 47 so that institutions reclassifying from Division II to Division III would remain eligible for Division II championships during the three-year reclassification compliance period.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it agree to sponsor legislation as recommended by the committee.

(j) Noncontroversial Legislation. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to eliminate district references from the Division II Manual, specifically, NCAA Constitution 4.12.1.

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

(k) Election Requirements. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to adopt noncontroversial legislation to amend the election requirements for affiliated and corresponding membership by delegating such authority with the NCAA president.

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

(l) Championships Eligibility. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to approve the following waiver requests per Bylaw 31.2.1.3 (eligibility for championships -- deadline waiver):

* Gardner-Webb University -- women's outdoor track

* College of Saint Rose -- men's golf

It was voted that the Management Council approve the waiver requests as presented by both institutions.

(7) Nominating Committee.

(a) Championships Referral. The Management Council agreed to refer Division I Legislative Proposal No. 99-80 -- Committees -- Association-Wide and Common Committees with Rules Administration Responsibilities to the Division II Championships Committee for review and consideration.

(b) Appointments. The Management Council considered the following appointments recommended by the committee:

* Academic Requirements Committee -- John Rich, faculty athletics representative, Emporia State University; Dearrion Snead, compliance coordinator, Southwest State University; and Wayne Tanna, compliance coordinator, Chaminade University.

* Championships Committee -- Lynda Goodrich, athletics director, Western Washington University.

* Committee on Infractions -- Julie Warrington, senior woman administrator, University of Northern Colorado.

* Legislation Committee -- Ross Brummett, faculty athletics representative, Carson-Newman College; Kim Vinson, senior woman administrator, Cameron University.

* Nominating Committee -- Ann Jirkovsky, faculty athletics representative, Bellarmine College.

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

(b) Reappointments. The Management Council considered a committee recommendation to reappointment the following individuals to their respective committees:

* Academic Requirements Committee -- David Brooks, faculty athletics representative, West Liberty State College.

* Championships Committee -- Peter Chapman, athletics director, Missouri Western State University; and David Riggins, athletics director, Mars Hill College.

* Committee on Infractions -- Larry Blumberg, faculty athletics representative, Washburn University.

* Nominating Committee -- Ralph McFillen, commissioner, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association; and Geri Knortz, athletics director, St. Michael's College.

It was voted that the Management Council agree to recommend that the Presidents Council ratify the reappointments as recommended by the committee.

(c) Policy and Procedures. The Management Council reviewed the committee's changes to the Nominating Committee's policy and procedures and guiding principles documents.

It was voted that the Management Council approve the changes with slight modifications by the committee.

(8) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Management Council reviewed the committee's positions on the Bylaw 15 deregulation proposals. No formal action was taken on the committee's report.

5. Review of Division II Administrative Committee Actions.

The Management Council reviewed committee minutes from the February 3 and March 3 conference calls.

It was voted that the Management Council agree not to approve Item No. 5 of the February 3 Administrative Committee minutes and recommend to the Presidents Council that it not support the action because it would establish a dangerous precedent for future Management Council appointments and service.

(The Presidents Council approved the Administrative Committee minutes as distributed, including Teleconference No. 1, Item No. 5. The Presidents Council noted that the intent of the legislation in question was not to disrupt committee or Management Council continuity by dismissing a long-standing committee representative who takes a new position at a reclassifying institution that will become an active Division II member institution within a matter of months.)

It was voted that the Management Council approve the other Administrative Committee actions as set forth in the minutes for the February 3 and March 3 teleconferences.

6. NCAA Convention and Legislation.

a. Proposed Legislation for the 2001 NCAA Convention. The Management Council reviewed the legislative form of two proposals that the Presidents Council has agreed to sponsor for the 2001 NCAA Convention.

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

b. Miscellaneous Legislative Issues. The Management Council considered recommendations to adopt noncontroversial legislation to (1) establish the Ice Hockey Rules Committee as both a men's and women's rules committee and further, to create a Women's Ice Hockey Committee with three members from Division I, one member from Division II and two members from Division III; (2) create a Women's Water Polo Committee with three members from Division I, one member from Division II, one member from Division III and one member at-large; and (3) to sponsor legislation at the 2001 Convention to permit a men's championship to be established during the first year (as opposed to the second year) when at least 50 institutions indicate sponsorship of a sport.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve these recommendations.

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

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the noncontroversial legislation per Constitution 5.3.1.1.1.

d. 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).

e. Modification of Wording to Conform to Intent. The Management Council reviewed the legislative form of modification of wording to conform with 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 with intent proposals.

f. Legislative Form -- Editorial Revisions. The Management Council considered the legislative form of eight editorial revisions to the NCAA Division II Manual as previously approved in concept by the Management Council and Presidents Council.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve the legislative form of the editorial revisions as submitted by the Legislation Committee.

g. 2000 Convention Survey Results. The Management Council reviewed the 2000 Convention survey results without taking any formal action.

h. 2000 Convention Survey Comments. The Management Council reviewed the 2000 Convention survey comments without taking any formal action.

7. Division II Project Teams/Subcommittees.

a. Amateurism Project Team. The Management Council reviewed the following legislative recommendations in concept from the Amateurism Project Team.

(1) Seasons of Competition Rule. This rule would require a prospective student-athlete to be charged with the loss of a season of competition for every year of participation in organized competition (see next item) or practice with a professional team from the date of the prospective student-athlete's next opportunity for collegiate enrollment after high-school graduation. (Note: Limited exceptions might exist for preparatory school, Olympic competition and military service.) In addition, a prospective student-athlete would be required to fulfill an academic year-in-residence upon initial, full-time collegiate enrollment if the student-athlete engaged in such athletics participation after high-school graduation. Finally, that the legislation clearly specify that this penalty is triggered by the graduation of the prospective student-athlete's expected class.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(2) Definition of Organized Competition. The rule would provide a specific definition of organized competition for the application of the seasons of competition rule. Under this definition, organized competition would be subject to the provisions of the rule if any one of the following occur:

(1) Any competition in which compensation is provided to any participants (including actual and necessary expenses);

(2) Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract for athletics participation;

(3) Any competition pursuant to involvement in the draft process;

(4) Any competition that is funded by a professional sports organization, excluding nonprofit organizations; or

(5) Any competition that is funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interests, which is not open to all participants.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(3) Receipt of Prize Money Based on Place Finish. This rule would permit prospective student-athletes to accept prize money or other forms of compensation from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body in the sport based on one's place finish, subject to the penalties in the seasons of competition rule (see Item 1).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(4) Draft List. This rule would permit a prospective student-athlete to enter a professional league's draft and be drafted, subject to the penalties in the seasons of competition rule (see Item 1).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(5) Contractual Agreements. This rule would permit prospective student-athletes to sign a contract or commitment of any kind to play professional athletics, subject to the penalties in the seasons of competition rule (see Item 1).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(6) Competition with Professionals. This rule would permit prospective student-athletes to participate on a professional team, subject to the penalties in the seasons of competition rule (see Item 1).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(7) Pay and Other Forms of Compensation for Athletics Participation. This rule would permit prospective student-athletes to accept pay or other forms of compensation (for example, stipend, educational expenses) for athletics participation, subject to the penalties in the seasons of competition rule (see Item 1).

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve this legislative recommendation in concept as presented by the Amateurism Project Team.

(8) Definition of Representative of Athletics Interests. The Management Council considered a project team recommendation that an interpretation be issued to clarify that the provisions of Constitution 6.4.1 are applicable to corporate entities and other organizations (e.g. apparel and equipment companies), and incorporate the interpretation into Constitution 6.4.1 and NCAA Bylaw 13.02.12.

It was voted that the Management Council refer this issue to the Legislation Committee for review.

(9) Prize Money at 2000 Olympics. The Management Council considered a project team recommendation to permit prospective and enrolled Division II student-athletes to accept Operation Gold money at the 2000 Olympics.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council approve noncontroversial legislation to permit the acceptance of Operation Gold money.

(10) Agents. The Management Council discussed issues the project team identified regarding agent involvement with prospective student-athletes. The Management Council agreed that it was not comfortable deregulating current restrictions governing involvement of sports agents.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council take no action on this issue at this time.

b. Compliance Review Project Team. The Management Council reviewed a report from the project team without taking any formal action.

c. Project Team to Discuss Issues Related to Diversity. The Management Council reviewed a report from the project team without taking any formal action.

d. Student-Athlete Involvement Project Team. The Management Council reviewed a report regarding the July Management Council/Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Summit in Boston. No formal action was taken.

8. Management Council Subcommittee.

a. Expedited Appeal. It was reported that the Management Council Subcommittee considered one expedited appeal of a decision made by the Division II Initial-Eligibility Waiver Subcommittee. It was noted that the subcommittee upheld the initial-eligibility waiver subcommittee's decision.

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

c. Infractions Appeal. The Management Council was notified that there will be an infractions appeal in July.

9. Division II Management Council.

a. Initial-Eligibility Appeal. The Management Council considered one initial-eligibility waiver appeal. The Management Council agreed to refer Bylaw 14.3.1.6 to the Academic Requirements Committee to review and discuss whether to modify the enrollment year requirement in the early admissions program waiver guidelines.

It was voted that the Management Council uphold the subcommittee's decision to deny the waiver request.

b. Management Council Vice-Chair Election. The Management Council deferred the election of the vice-chair of the Management Council until its July meeting and agreed to reopen nominations for this position.

10. National Office Staff Updates.

a. Meeting Schedules for Association-Wide and Division II Committees.

(1) Association-Wide Committees.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend that the Presidents Council ask the Executive Committee to grant the following Association-wide committees a waiver to meet three times in 2000-01: Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee, Committee on Women's Athletics and the National Youth Sports Program Committee. (It was agreed that the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and the Committee on Women's Athletics should have their third meeting in conjunction with the annual Minority Women's Summit.)

(2) Division II Committees. The Management Council considered the waiver request for the following Division II committees to meet three times in 2000-01: Championships, Legislation, Membership, Student-Athlete Advisory and Academic Requirements Committees.

It was voted that the Management Council recommend to the Presidents Council that it approve these requests.

b. Association-Wide Budget Requests. The Management Council reviewed the Association-wide budget requests for 2000-01. In addition to the action taken on specific Association-wide committee requests previously reported, the Management Council agreed to recommend that the Presidents Council not support additional Division II funding for YES Clinic expansion for minority males and females at this time.

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

d. Division II Identity. The Management Council reviewed the revised Division II facts and figures document without taking any action.

e. Faculty Athletics Representative Association (FARA). The Management Council reviewed a report from FARA regarding initiatives that it has recommended with respect to the Division II strategic plan objective of enhancing the faculty athletics representative (FAR) position in Division II. The Management Council agreed to discuss this information again in July before forwarding specific recommendations to the Presidents Council for consideration.

f. Women's Bowling. The Management Council was provided with several articles concerning the emerging sport of women's bowling, and it discussed the possibility of Divisions I and III changing the required number of institutions that must sponsor a sport to establish a championship. No formal action was taken.

g. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Update. The Management Council discussed NATA Recommendations and Guidelines for Appropriate Medical Coverage of Intercollegiate Athletics that has been sent to the NCAA membership. No formal action was taken.

11. Other Business. The Management Council reviewed minutes from the March 28, 2000, meeting of the Division II Legislation Committee Interpretations Subcommittee.