Board of Governors statement on gender equity report
Posted on 8/3/21 5:18 PM
"TheNCAA Board of Governorsiswhollycommitted to an equitable experience among its championships.We know thathas notalwaysbeen the case and the instance oftheDivision I Women's Basketball Championshipisan important impetus for us to improve our championship experience so it is not repeated.This report provides useful guidance to improve our championships.We have directed the NCAA president to act urgently toaddressany organizationalissues.We have also called him tobegin workthis week withthe three divisions and appropriate committees to outline next steps, develop recommendations and effectuate change. We will continue to review and process the recommendations in the gender equity report as we move forward to strengthen championships for all student-athletes."