As mentioned in the message last week from President DeGioia, chair of the NCAA Board of Governors, and President Emmert, the Constitution Committee is in the process of drafting concepts in preparation for the upcoming virtual Special Convention, Mon., Nov. 15, noon to 5 p.m. (Eastern). There will be a specific Division II session from noon to 2:30 p.m. and an Association-wide session from 3 to 5 p.m. There is no fee to register for the Special Convention.
Below you will find key dates for your visibility. A more detailed timeline of these dates and action items is also available here.
Constitution Committee Timeline Overview
Nov. 8: Constitution Committee delivers initial concepts to the membership.
Nov. 15: Each division discusses concepts at the Special Convention.
Nov. 15 – 20: Initial comment and feedback period by the membership.
Nov. 21 – Dec. 5: Constitution Committee reviews feedback and modifies concepts for membership review.
Dec. 6 – 11: Second comment and feedback period by the membership.
Dec. 15: Constitution Committee provides final recommendations to the Board of Governors.
Dec. 15 – Jan. 20: Board of Governors, divisional bodies and member schools and conferences sponsor amendments, amendments-to-amendments or resolutions to be discussed and voted upon.
Jan. 20: Members participate in the 2022 NCAA Convention in an Association-wide vote on a new NCAA constitution and divisional votes on federated amendments, amendment-to-amendments, and resolutions.
Jan. 20 – Aug. 2022: Each division reviews its rules and adopts changes in time for legislation to be effective Aug. 1 for the new academic year.
During its October meetings, the Division II Management Council and Presidents Council will be discussing a process for Division II that will be used following the January 20 votes. Information will continue to be shared as these steps occur. Thank you for your engagement in the coming weeks and months on these critical topics.
Sincerely,
Terri Steeb Gronau
Vice President for Division II
This email was sent to NCAA Division II presidents and chancellors; conference commissioners; athletics directors; senior woman administrators; faculty athletics representatives; and senior compliance administrators based on contact information in the NCAA Directory.
