As mentioned in themessage 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 III session from noon to 2:30 p.m. and an Association-wide session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The Division III Constitution Committee representatives want to hear the Division III feedback and voice and encourage everyone to register. There is no fee to register for the Special Convention.
At this time, I would like to share a more detailed overview with you on the timing of events that will need to occur before and after the Special Convention to help us achieve our goals. 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 member schools.
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: The Board of Governors, divisional bodies and member schools and conferences sponsor amendments to be discussed and voted upon.
Jan. 20: Members participate in the 2022 NCAA Convention and vote on a new NCAA constitution.
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.
The Division III Presidents Council will determine specific legislative deadlines within the Dec. 15 to Jan. 20 time frame during its Oct. 27 meeting.
We look forward to sharing more information as these steps occur. Thank you for your engagement in the coming weeks and months on these critical topics.
Sincerely,
Louise
Louise McCleary (she, her, hers)
Interim Vice President of Division III
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