•         Delegates voted on 13 proposals at the Division II business session January 17, passing a more flexible calculation for hardship waivers and approving sand volleyball as an emerging sport for women (effective in August 2010). Among proposals defeated was a measure to declare the second Friday in November as the first date of competition for basketball.

•         The Division II Presidents Council approved a plan to extend the Division II national television initiative for at least two more years.

•         The application process for a newly created annual membership fund designed to retain current members and attract new ones is now available. Requests for funds must be submitted by April 10.

•         Division II chancellors and presidents are interested in a division-wide review of playing and practice seasons and the maximum number of contests in various sports.

•         Data from surveys on the Division II strategic-positioning platform indicate that most institutions and conferences have used it to communicate their organizational mission.

•         Consultants say Division II’s focus on community engagement can be an advantage in a challenged economic climate.