DIVERSITY & INCLUSION QUARTERLY UPDATE
AUGUST 2023
Inside Perspective
We asked Chanelle Melton,manager of diversity, inclusion, and compliance at Bridgewater State University (MA), a few questions. What led you to your current position? A combination of my educational background, professional experiences, and personal passion led me to my current position. With a master's degree in student affairs counseling and previous work in student affairs and diversity initiatives, I deeply understand the importance of fostering inclusive environments. What changes with diversity and inclusion would you like to see in college athletics? I would like to see increased representation and opportunities, including increasing the diversity of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and officials. Click hereto read the remaining questions and answers.
Did You Know?
The following are the latest updates in Division III:
NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign
The 2023 NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign, presented in partnership with the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and national Student-Athlete Advisory Committees, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 19.
Campus Sexual Violence Attestation
Each year, all NCAA member schools must complete the requirements set forth in the NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Violence no later than Fri. Nov. 3 . An institution’s president/chancellor, athletics director and campus Title IX coordinator must sign the campus sexual violence attestation. Failure to complete the requirements of the policy or to attest will result in the institution being unable to host an NCAA championship for the next applicable academic year.
To help educate staff and coaches during the new academic year, several e-learning modules known as Division III University are available in the NCAA Learning Portal. These new modules were designed to provide basic information on Division III-specific rules and can help supplement on-campus or conference-wide education efforts. There are six modules. To access the modules, individuals must have an active NCAA MyApps account, via ncaa.org, and be assigned NCAA Learning Portal access within MyApps.
Tip of the Quarter
Defining Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act defines disability, in part, as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity of an individual. With the ADAAA regulations in place, the U.S. Department of Justice identified numerous benefits from providing broad coverage under the law. More student-athletes can use disability supports. Check out this resource for definitions and accommodations.
Opportunities and News to Share!
Division III Committee Vacancies
Interested in serving on an NCAA Division III committee? Check out the current openingsand click here for the nomination form.
Eligibility Center Updates
Sign up for the Eligibility Center’s Division III newsletter here. As a reminder, Division III international prospective student-athletes who previously enrolled do not require an amateurism certification; only fall 2023 Division III enrollees and those who enroll later are required to have a certification. For more information on which student-athletes need an amateurism certification, click here.
This email was sent to selected individuals in the NCAA Division III Diversity & Inclusion database, and Division III Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designees based on contact information in the NCAA Directory.
