DIVERSITY & INCLUSION QUARTERLY UPDATE
NOVEMBER 2022
Did You Know?
The following are the latest updates in Division III:
2023 NCAA Convention
Visit the 2023 Convention resource webpage to access this year’s Convention resources. Staff will post key information (for example, the Official Notice, legislative proposal Q&A guide, and education session PowerPoints) on this page as they become available.
Student Immersion Program
The eighth annual Division III Student Immersion Program will be on Jan. 11-14 in conjunction with the NCAA Convention. A subgroup of the Division III Diversity and Inclusion Working Group selected this year’s participants, who consist of 40 students of color interested in a career in athletics.
Woman of the Year
The Woman of the Year Selection Committee has announced the national Top 30 honorees for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Be sure to read about the 10 Division III nominees.
NCAA Leadership Collective
The NCAA Leadership Collective is now housed under a new URL: leadershipcollective.ncaa.org. The Leadership Collective is an interactive and user-friendly platform, which highlights the vast professional accomplishments of ethnic minorities within college sports through customizable, in-depth personal profiles. Click here for more information.
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Inside Perspective
We asked Jen Windmiller, assistant director for academics and compliance at Bethany (WV), a few questions.
What were the key takeaways from the SWA Program? We need to continue to educate those around us about the role and speak your goals into the universe.
As we celebrate Title IX’s 50th Anniversary, how has Title IX impacted you ? Title IX has allowed me to see my future self as a player in the collegiate athletic world. I had female coaches who impacted me immensely through high school and college. I also want to give a voice to those who do not have a seat at the table and make room at the table for others. Title IX has allowed me the opportunity to do just that.
Click here to read the remaining questions and answers.
Opportunities and News to Share!
Division III Committee Vacancies. Interested in serving on an NCAA Division III committee? Check out the current openings and click here for the nomination form.
NCAA Programming. Leadership development is accepting submissions for four programs: the Emerging Leaders Seminar, Foundations of Fundraising, NCAA/NFL Coaches Academy and Student-Athlete Leadership Forum Facilitators. Applications close at 5 p.m. Eastern time Nov. 11. For more information about these programs, check out the leadership development website, here. To apply via Program Hub, 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.
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We asked Jen Windmiller, assistant director for academics and compliance at Bethany (WV), a few questions. 