Following are the minutes of the October 28 meeting of the Division III Presidents Council at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. All actions taken by the Presidents Council are included. Highlights of the meeting were reported in the November 8 issue of The NCAA News.

1. Announcements. Judson Taylor welcomed all members. The Council also was notified of the resignation of Gordon A. Haaland.

2. Review of Roster, Future Meeting Schedule and Division III Newsletter. The Presidents Council reviewed the roster and Division III Newsletter. The Council received notification of possible date changes for its August 2000 meeting.

3. Previous Minutes. The Presidents Council reviewed the minutes of the following meetings: August 5, 1999, Presidents Council meeting; July 25-26, 1999, Management Council meeting; and the August 31, 1999, Administrative Committee teleconference.

It was voted that the minutes of the August 5, 1999, Presidents Council meeting; and the August 31, 1999, teleconference be approved as distributed.

4. Report of the August 6, 1999, NCAA Executive Committee Meeting. The Presidents Council reviewed the minutes of the August 6, 1999, Executive Committee meeting. The Council also received an update on the October 28, 1999, Executive Committee retreat.

5. Division III Strategic Planning. The Presidents Council:

a. Amended Goal No. 1 Ñ educational initiatives to include:

n Role of athletics.

n Campus community.

b. Approved the Division III values, goals and priorities chart for 1999-00 as amended.

c. Charged the Management Council and Division III committee structure to identify specific nonchampionships educational initiatives with budget implications for 2000-01 and thereafter, that address the seven Division III planning priorities.

d. Challenged the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to identify model education programs regarding alcohol education for Division III campus communities.

e. Encouraged the involvement and assistance of Division III commissioners in the development of educational initiatives and the achievement of other strategic priorities identified in the plan for Division III members. The Council noted that appropriate consideration also must be given to accommodating the needs of independent institutions.

6. Report of the October 18-19, 1999, Division III Management Council Meeting.

a. Committee reports.

(1) Association-Wide Committees.

(a) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions.

(b)Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Presidents Council encouraged the national office to allocate greater resources to create a directory of current ethnic minority individuals as a resource for NCAA member institutions, conference offices and governance structure.

(c) Postgraduate Scholarship Committee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's action.

(d) Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's action.

(e) Committee on Women's Athletics. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions.

(2) Management Council Subcommittees.

(a) Academic Issues Subcommittee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's action.

(b) Administrative Review Subcommittee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's action.

(c) Convention Planning Subcommittee. The Presidents Council approved the 2000 NCAA Convention schedule for Division III, and noted the following:

i. Sunday January 9 Forum, entitled ÒDeveloping Positive Student-Athlete Behavior,Ó should include related issue of violence.

ii. Rescheduled Discussion Topic No. 2 Ñ Athletics Performance Enhancement Ñ from Monday, January 10, to Tuesday, January 11.

iii. Rescheduled Discussion Topic No. 5 Ñ Gender and Ethnic Diversity in Division III Ñ from Tuesday, January 11, to Monday, January 10.

iv. Recommended that Discussion Topic No. 5 include:

n Update the status of Division III's progress toward achievement of legislated requirements for gender and ethnic diversity in the committee structure.

n Provide the membership with specific programs or initiatives to enhance gender and ethnic diversity on campuses and in conference offices.

n Challenge CEOs to appoint ethnic minority FARs to enhance the involvement of minorities within governance of athletics.

(d) Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions. The Council also agreed to sponsor legislation for the 2001 Convention to amend Bylaws 17.8.6.1.1 (fencing), 17.12.6.1.1 (gymnastics), 17.15.6.1.1 (rifle), 17.16.6.1.1 (women's rowing) and 17.17.6.1.1 (skiing) to eliminate summer workout sessions in those National Collegiate championship sports, consistent with other Division III sports.

(3) Division III Committees.

(a) Budget Committee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions. The Council also recommended that:

i. Priority No. 1 Ñ Educational Initiatives include:

n Gender and diversity enhancement programs.

n Campus community initiatives.

ii. Priority No. 3 Ñ Student-Athlete Welfare Issues include campus, conference and/or national alcohol education initiatives.

iii. Clarification of the ÒProjected UnallocatedÓ column and Note No. 4 on Division III Allocation and Unallocated Funds chart.

(b) Championships Committee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions and noted the importance of a comprehensive review of the site-selection process.

(c) Financial Aid and Awards Committee. The Presidents Council:

i. Approved the recommendation to provide a copy of the Division III Manual to the Office of Financial Aid/

Enrollment Management Office at member institutions and requested the committee to submit the request for 2000-01 funding by the February 15 deadline.

ii. Referred the distribution of a proposed survey of Division III financial aid practices back to the committee, noting:

n Need for clear articulation of intent and goals of survey.

n Design survey to gain specific distinction and feedback between willful violations and application and clarity of rules.

n Eliminate question nos. 1, 4 and 9.

n Include opportunity for membership comment regarding future changes.

n Structure cover letter to identify specific intent and goals of the survey.

iii. Recommended that the 2000 Convention session on financial aid mirror the revised survey questions and encourage discussion of issues, followed by post-Convention survey.

(d) Committee on Infractions. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's action.

(e) Interpretations and Legislation Committee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions. The Presidents Council also approved Phase I deregulation recommendation for Bylaw 31 (deleting all references to Divisions I and II).

(f) Membership Committee. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions. The Council also recommended the staff clarify the athletics consortium arrangement between Emerson College and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, per Constitution 3.1.2.

(g) Nominating Committee. The Presidents Council approved the appointments to the following committees:

(a) Division III Management Council Ñ William Eng, Baruch College; Christopher Bledsoe, New York University; Lon Boike, Clarke College; Kathryn Springsteen, Colby-Sawyer College, reelection.

(b) Division III Championships Committee Ñ Brad Bankston, Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

(c) Division III Financial Aid and Awards Ñ Lori Kerans, Millikin University; Terry Ruppert, Wilmington College (Ohio).

(d) Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee Ñ Garnett Purnell, Wittenberg University.

(e) Division III Membership Committee Ñ Donna Ledwin, New Jersey Athletic Conference; Kay Whitley, Sul Ross State University.

(f) Division III Nominating Committee Ñ David Markee, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Bob Williams, Swarthmore College.

(g) Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Ñ Amy Ashbrock, Wilmington College (Ohio); Marcelle Roberson, Springfield College.

(h) Division III Student-Reinstatement Committee Ñ Mary Jo Gunning, Marywood University.

The Presidents Council also recommended the funding and creation of a database directory to better identify individuals by gender and ethnicity, to assist with appointments in the governance structure.

7. NCAA Legislation.

a. Review of Legislation Submitted by the Division III Membership for the 2000 Convention. The Presidents Council:

(1) Took no position on Proposal No. 52 (2-43) Ñ Minimum Amount of Competition.

(2) Took no position on Proposal No. 87 (2-44) Ñ International Competition Ñ Summers, and requested the staff to contact the sponsors for clarification of rationale relative to Bylaw 30.7.1 requirements.

(3) Supported Proposal No. 53 (2-46) Ñ Two-year College Transfer Ñ Two-Year Nonparticipation Exception.

(4) Opposed Proposal No. 54 (2-54) Ñ Maximum Contest Limitations Ñ Student-Athlete Ñ Basketball, Field Hockey and Soccer.

b. Review of Legislation Sponsored by the Division III Presidents Council for the 2000 Convention. The Presidents Council:

(1) Endorsed the Management Council's recommendation to defer the decision to continue support of Proposal No. 2-59 Ñ National Collegiate Championship Ñ Women's Ice Hockey Ñ to its pre-Convention meeting, noting the significance of:

i. Equitable sports committee composition.

ii. Equitable championships access.

(2) Approved proposal groupings for Division III membership voting and identified speakers from the governance structure in support and opposition to relevant proposals.

c. Review of Noncontroversial Legislation Adopted by the Management Council per NCAA Constitution 5.3.1.1.1 for the 2000 Convention. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions.

d. Review of Editorial Revisions Approved by the Management Council per Constitution 5.4.1.1.1. The Presidents Council endorsed the Management Council's actions.

8. Student-Athlete Right-to-Know Act and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Federal Reporting Requirements. The Presidents Council received an oral update.

9. Policy Governing Media Activities by Governance Structure Representatives. The Presidents Council reviewed and endorsed enhancements to the policy and principles governing the involvement of committee members in media activities.

10. Presidents Council Nominations Process. The Presidents Council:

a. Approved the slate of nominees to fill two January 2000 vacancies: Robert Chambers, Western Maryland College; and Peter W. Stanley, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges.

b. Approved the mail ballot voting process:

n October 28 Ñ Presidents Council reviews recommended slate of nominees presented by nominations subcommittee.

Early November Ñ Letter to nominees (meeting dates, Convention, handbook, travel policy, etc.). Follow-up letter to unsuccessful candidates.

Mid-November Ñ The NCAA News article Ñ notification of slate.

November 30 Ñ Mail ballot to all Division III CEOs.

December 17 Ñ Deadline for submission of ballots.

January 9 Ñ Pre-Convention Presidents Council meeting Ñ appointees invited to attend as observers.

April 27 Ñ Presidents Council meeting (Indianapolis) Ñ orientation for new members before full Council meeting.

11. Litigation Update. The Presidents Council received a written executive summary of NCAA legal activity.

12. Marketing, Licensing, Promotions and Public Affairs. The Presidents Council recommended the Executive Committee endorse the process identified by the NCAA president to address marketing, licensing, promotions and public affairs issues:

a. The Executive Committee should recommend that each division's governance structure amend Bylaw 31.6.4.1.1 to expand and clarify the authority of the NCAA president to establish marketing, licensing, promotions and public affairs policies, with appropriate input from each division.

b. The president should appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives from each division to assist the president in developing issues and addressing emerging topics in marketing, licensing, promotions and public affairs.

13. Other Business. The Presidents Council:

a. Received an update regarding the recommendations to the Executive Committee from the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Issues Related to Gender and Ethnicity.

b. Recommended that the Executive Committee endorse the establishment of an Executive Committee subcommittee on gender and ethnicity issues to replace the ad hoc committee.

c. Reviewed the Executive Committee's October 28 retreat session and:

(1) Endorsed the following Association priorities as identified by the Executive Committee:

(a) Invest in student-athletes.

(b) Implement a coordinated approach to shaping public perception of the NCAA.

(c) Promote the integrity of NCAA competition.

(d) Ensure sound fiscal management of NCAA revenues.

(2) Endorsed the role of chief executive officers as leaders in the governance structure.

(3) Endorsed the role and expectation of increased leadership from NCAA staff.