3.4.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. 3.4. 4.1 General. The member conferences of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.4. 4.2 Conference Competition. Member conferences shall conduct conference competition and deter- mine a champion one or more sports in which the Association conducts champ nships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition 3.4. 4.3 Composition of Conference. All of the members of the conference shall be active member institu- tions of this Association. (Revised: 6/11/08, 1123/09, 7/23/13) 3. 4.4.3.1 Exception for Composition of Conference. a conference with six or more active ncaa member institutions may accept an institution in the provisional period of the Division II membership rocess(see Bylaw 20.2. 2 )into active conference membership.(Revised: 6/11/08, 11/23/09, 7/23/13, 1718/14 3. 4. 4. 4 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each active member conference sha lish a conference student-athlete advisory committee for its member institutions student-athletes. The ce sition and duties of the committee shall be determined by the conference. (Adopted: 1/13/98 effective Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.4.4.1 Annual Meeting. The member conference shall conduct at least one in-person meeting annu- ally of its conference student-athlete advisory committee.( Adopted: 1/13/03) 3. 4.4.1.1 Failure to Conduct a Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee An- nual Meeting. If an active member conference fails to meet the conditions set forth in Constitu- tion 3.4.4.4.1 during a given year, the conference shall immediately be placed on probationary status during the following academic year and would not be eligible for all or any portion of the conference grant funds as determined by the Planning and Finance Committee. If the conference fails to meet the onditions set forth in Constitution 3. 4.4.4.1 during the probationary year, the conference may forfeit immediately its membership in the Association. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11 723/3) 3.4.4. 4.1.2 Waiver. The Membership Committee, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of Constitution 3. 4.4.4. 1 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action.(Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.4.5 Sports Sponsorship Audit Requirement. A voting member conference shall provide documen- ation,on request, to the Membership Committee to show evidence of compliance with sports sponsorship quirements set forth in Constitution 3.4.3.3.3 for a given year. (Adopted. 1/13/03, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.5 Loss of member -Conference status 3.4.5.1 Failure to Comply with Sports Sponsorship Criteria. A voting member conference that fails to satisfy minimum sports-sponsorship criteria in a given year shall be placed on probation for one year in the next receive the share of the Enhancement Fund that is based on conference sports sponsorship. A conference shall gin September 1 after the completion of the academic year in which the sports sponsorship criteria is not met. If a conference fails to meet the minimum sports sponsorship criteria at the end of the probationary year, ineligible for the once-in-five-year probationary period, it shall forfeit its voting conference membership and all associated privileges immediately. A conference forfeiting voting conference membership in accordance with this legislation shall be ineligible to reapply for voting conference membership for at least one calendar year (Adopted. 1/14/02 effective 8/1102, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.5.2 Erroneous Information During Membership Application. A member conference that provides erroneous information during the membership application process that is material, intentional and fallacious, and would have cted the membership Committee's decision to elect the conference as an active member conference, may be terminated or suspended(see Constitution 3. 4.5.3).(Adopted: 10/22/13) 3.4.5. 2.1 Appeal. The Division II Management Council shall review appeals of the Membership Com- mittees decision to suspend or terminate a member conference for providing erroneous information during the membership application process. (Adopted. 10/22/13) 3.4.5.3 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any member conference failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended or terminated or the member conference otherwise disciplined by a vote of two- thirds of the Presidents Council Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless:(Revised. 1/13/03) (a) Notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such motion will be based, is given in writing to the chair of the Presidents Council and to the president or chancellor of the member conference; and(Revised: 1/13/03, 10/3/05) (b)The Presidents Council 2016-17 Division 1-August
18 3.4.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. 3.4.4.1 General. The member conferences of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.4.4.2 Conference Competition. Member conferences shall conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. 3.4.4.3 Composition of Conference. All of the members of the conference shall be active member institutions of this Association. (Revised: 6/11/08, 1/23/09, 7/23/13) 3.4.4.3.1 Exception for Composition of Conference. A conference with six or more active NCAA member institutions may accept an institution in the provisional period of the Division II membership process (see Bylaw 20.2.2) into active conference membership. (Revised: 6/11/08, 1/23/09, 7/23/13, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.4.4.4 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each active member conference shall establish a conference student-athlete advisory committee for its member institutions’ student-athletes. The composition and duties of the committee shall be determined by the conference. (Adopted: 1/13/98 effective 8/1/98, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.4.4.1 Annual Meeting. The member conference shall conduct at least one in-person meeting annually of its conference student-athlete advisory committee. (Adopted: 1/13/03) 3.4.4.4.1.1 Failure to Conduct a Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Annual Meeting. If an active member conference fails to meet the conditions set forth in Constitution 3.4.4.4.1 during a given year, the conference shall immediately be placed on probationary status during the following academic year and would not be eligible for all or any portion of the conference grant funds as determined by the Planning and Finance Committee. If the conference fails to meet the conditions set forth in Constitution 3.4.4.4.1 during the probationary year, the conference may forfeit immediately its membership in the Association. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 7/23/13) 3.4.4.4.1.2 Waiver. The Membership Committee, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of Constitution 3.4.4.4.1 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.4.5 Sports Sponsorship Audit Requirement. A voting member conference shall provide documentation, on request, to the Membership Committee to show evidence of compliance with sports sponsorship requirements set forth in Constitution 3.4.3.3.3 for a given year. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.5 Loss of Member-Conference Status. 3.4.5.1 Failure to Comply with Sports Sponsorship Criteria. A voting member conference that fails to satisfy minimum sports-sponsorship criteria in a given year shall be placed on probation for one year in the next academic year after noncompliance occurs. During the probationary year, the conference shall not be eligible to receive the share of the Enhancement Fund that is based on conference sports sponsorship. A conference shall be afforded the one-year probationary period only once in every five-year period. The five-year period shall begin September 1 after the completion of the academic year in which the sports sponsorship criteria is not met. If a conference fails to meet the minimum sports sponsorship criteria at the end of the probationary year, or is ineligible for the once-in-five-year probationary period, it shall forfeit its voting conference membership and all associated privileges immediately. A conference forfeiting voting conference membership in accordance with this legislation shall be ineligible to reapply for voting conference membership for at least one calendar year. (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.5.2 Erroneous Information During Membership Application. A member conference that provides erroneous information during the membership application process that is material, intentional and fallacious, and would have impacted the Membership Committee’s decision to elect the conference as an active member conference, may be terminated or suspended (see Constitution 3.4.5.3). (Adopted: 10/22/13) 3.4.5.2.1 Appeal. The Division II Management Council shall review appeals of the Membership Committee’s decision to suspend or terminate a member conference for providing erroneous information during the membership application process. (Adopted: 10/22/13) 3.4.5.3 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any member conference failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended or terminated or the member conference otherwise disciplined by a vote of twothirds of the Presidents Council. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Revised: 1/13/03) (a) Notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such motion will be based, is given in writing to the chair of the Presidents Council and to the president or chancellor of the member conference; and (Revised: 1/13/03, 10/3/05) (b) The Presidents Council approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination. 2016-17 Division II – August
3.4.5.3.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease on ny termination or suspension of conference membership 3.4.5. 4 Ineligible Conference Member Institution. If any member of an athletics conference is found to be ineligible for active membership in this Association, such conference shall be ineligible for conference mem- bership and its membership terminated, unless the conference has satisfied Constitution 3. 4.3.3. 2.(Revised. 723/3) 3.4.5.5 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership 3.4.5.6 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated(see Constitution 3. 4.5.3)may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention 3.4.5.7 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to god d ding in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action,or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Presidents Council or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention 3. 4.6 Discipline of Member Conferences. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be imposed during the period between annual Conventions for a violation(s) of NCAA rules. (See Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures )(Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a majority vote of the Committee on Infractions present and voting, or at the annual Convention by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.5 Affiliated Membership 3.5.1 Eligibility. Affliated membership is available to a duly elected coaches or sports association whose func- tion and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts champ ps or an emerging sport for women or an association consisting of college/university administrators who have a direct rela ip to either the nCaa or the membership.(Revised: 1/11197, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.5.2 Privileges. 3.5.2.1 Privileges and Voting Rights. An affiliated member shall be entitled to be represented by one non- affing delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded to affiliated members by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the ncaa 3.5.2.2 Use of Associations Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of Association (i.e, the Associations name, logo or other n)only if such use is approved by the nCaa in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors.(Revised. 1/11/97, 1/26/15) 3.5.3 Election Procedures. 3.5.3.1 Voting Requirement. Procedures for election to affiliated membership under this subsection are common provisions(see Constitution 5.02. 1 2)established by majority vote of each of the three divisions voting 3.5.3.2 Application. A group or association desiring to become an affiliated member shall make application on a form available from the national office. a check in the appropriate amount for annual dues(see Constitu z<u tion 3. 7.3)shall accompany the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded 3.5.3.3 Election. Groups or associations may be granted affiliated membership by the NCAA president.(Re- 3.5.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. 3.5.4.1 General. An affiliated member is responsible for observing the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. 3.5.4.2 Function and Purpose. The function and purpose of the affiliated member must be directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships 3.5.5 Loss of Membership. 3.5.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any affliated member failing to meet the condi tions and obligations of membership or failing to support and adhere to the purposes and policies of the as- sociation(see Constitution 1)may be ded or terminated or the affiliated member otherwise disciplined through the following procedr ure: (a) The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may take such ac- tion on its own initiative; or(Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 1/26/15) 2016-17 Division 1-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 19 3.4.5.3.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease on any termination or suspension of conference membership. 3.4.5.4 Ineligible Conference Member Institution. If any member of an athletics conference is found to be ineligible for active membership in this Association, such conference shall be ineligible for conference membership and its membership terminated, unless the conference has satisfied Constitution 3.4.3.3.2. (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.5.5 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.4.5.6 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated (see Constitution 3.4.5.3) may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.4.5.7 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Presidents Council or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.4.6 Discipline of Member Conferences. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be imposed during the period between annual Conventions for a violation(s) of NCAA rules. (See Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures.) (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.4.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a majority vote of the Committee on Infractions present and voting, or at the annual Convention by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.5 Affiliated Membership. 3.5.1 Eligibility. Affiliated membership is available to a duly elected coaches or sports association whose function and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or an emerging sport for women or an association consisting of college/university administrators who have a direct relationship to either the NCAA or the membership. (Revised: 1/11/97, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.5.2 Privileges. 3.5.2.1 Privileges and Voting Rights. An affiliated member shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded to affiliated members by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.5.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only if such use is approved by the NCAA staff in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/11/97, 1/26/15) 3.5.3 Election Procedures. 3.5.3.1 Voting Requirement. Procedures for election to affiliated membership under this subsection are common provisions (see Constitution 5.02.1.2) established by majority vote of each of the three divisions voting separately. 3.5.3.2 Application. A group or association desiring to become an affiliated member shall make application on a form available from the national office. A check in the appropriate amount for annual dues (see Constitution 3.7.3) shall accompany the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded. 3.5.3.3 Election. Groups or associations may be granted affiliated membership by the NCAA president. (Revised: 1/8/01) 3.5.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. 3.5.4.1 General. An affiliated member is responsible for observing the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. 3.5.4.2 Function and Purpose. The function and purpose of the affiliated member must be directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships. 3.5.5 Loss of Membership. 3.5.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any affiliated member failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership or failing to support and adhere to the purposes and policies of the Association (see Constitution 1) may be suspended or terminated or the affiliated member otherwise disciplined through the following procedure: (a) The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may take such action on its own initiative; or (Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 1/26/15) 2016-17 Division II – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
(b) The Committee on Infractions, by majority vote, may recommend such action to the board of Gover ors, which may adopt the recommendation by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting; and(Revised: 1/26/15) (c) The affiliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days before any Committee on Infractions or Board of Governors meeting in which such action is considered and shall be provided the opportunity to appear at any such meeting.(Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member shall or suspension of affiliated 3.5.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If an affiliated member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.5.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been ter minated may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.5. 4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been sus- nded may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Board of Governors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.6 Discipline of Affiliated Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or ter- ion of membership be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules. (See Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures. 3.5.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Board of Governors present and voting, or, at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting.(Revised: 1/26/15) 3.6 Provisional Membership. 3.6.1 Eligibility. 3.6.1.1 Types of Institutions. Membership in the provisional period is available to four-year colleges and niversities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting (see Constitution 3. 2. 1. 1 for the accreditation standard for on in the NCAA Canadian pile tions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.6.2 Privileges and voting Rights. 3.6.2.1 Publications and Convention Representation. Member institutions in the provisional period shall receive all publications and mailings received by active members of the Association, shall be entitled to be presented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges may be accorded by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA.(Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised. 5/4/06, 7/23/13, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.6.2.2 Use of Associations Registered Marks. A provisional member in year three of the membership process set forth in Bylaw 20.2 may use the registered marks of the Association(i. e, the Associations name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. Prior to the provisional year three designation, an institution in the membership process is limited to using Division II spe cific logos and a specially designed NCAA logo for provisional institutions. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 3.6.3 Procedures for Election to the Provisional Period of the Membership Process. 3.6.3.1 Voting Requirement. [#f] Procedures for election to provisional membership under this subsection are federated provisions(see Constitution 5.02.1.3).(Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised. 119/06) 3.6.3.2 Administrative Requirements for Application. An institution applying for Division II member- hip shall complete the follow uirements(see Bylaw 20.2.2. 1):(Adopted fective 9/2/94, Revised 1/12/99, 1/14/02, 1/10/05, 2/4/08, 7/24/12, for any institution that submits an application for acceptance into the membership process to begin year one of the candidacy period 9/1/13, and thereafter, 7/23/13) (a)An application signed by the institutions president or chancellor, and received in the national office not later than February b)Sponsorship by an active member institution or conference; and (c) An application fee shall accompany the application form. The amount of the fee will be determined ally by the Membership Committee based on a continual analysis of expenses associated with the membership process. In addition, a check in the appropriate amount for annual dues(see Constitution 2016-17 Division 1-August
20 (b) The Committee on Infractions, by majority vote, may recommend such action to the Board of Governors, which may adopt the recommendation by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting; and (Revised: 1/26/15) (c) The affiliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days before any Committee on Infractions or Board of Governors meeting in which such action is considered and shall be provided the opportunity to appear at any such meeting. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member shall cease on any termination or suspension of affiliated membership. 3.5.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If an affiliated member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.5.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been terminated may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.5.4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Board of Governors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.5.6 Discipline of Affiliated Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules. (See Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures.) 3.5.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Board of Governors present and voting, or, at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.6 Provisional Membership. 3.6.1 Eligibility. 3.6.1.1 Types of Institutions. Membership in the provisional period is available to four-year colleges and universities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency (see Constitution 3.2.1.1.1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program) and duly elected to the membership process under the provisions of Constitution 3.6.3 and Bylaw 20.2. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 5/4/06, 10/16/12, 7/23/13, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.6.2 Privileges and Voting Rights. 3.6.2.1 Publications and Convention Representation. Member institutions in the provisional period shall receive all publications and mailings received by active members of the Association, shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 5/4/06, 7/23/13, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.6.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. A provisional member in year three of the membership process set forth in Bylaw 20.2 may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. Prior to the provisional year three designation, an institution in the membership process is limited to using Division II specific logos and a specially designed NCAA logo for provisional institutions. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 2/4/08, 1/26/15, 5/3/16) 3.6.3 Procedures for Election to the Provisional Period of the Membership Process. 3.6.3.1 Voting Requirement. [#] Procedures for election to provisional membership under this subsection are federated provisions (see Constitution 5.02.1.3). (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/9/06) 3.6.3.2 Administrative Requirements for Application. An institution applying for Division II membership shall complete the following requirements (see Bylaw 20.2.2.1): (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/12/99, 1/14/02, 1/10/05, 2/4/08, 7/24/12, for any institution that submits an application for acceptance into the membership process to begin year one of the candidacy period 9/1/13, and thereafter, 7/23/13) (a) An application signed by the institution’s president or chancellor, and received in the national office not later than February 1; (b) Sponsorship by an active member institution or conference; and (c) An application fee shall accompany the application form. The amount of the fee will be determined annually by the Membership Committee based on a continual analysis of expenses associated with the membership process. In addition, a check in the appropriate amount for annual dues (see Constitution 2016-17 Division II – August
3. 7. 3)shall also accompany the application Should the applicant institution fail to be accepted membership process, the dues paid shall be refunded and the application fee will be refunded or rated basis, as determined by the Membership Committee. (Revised: 10/21/14, for any institution to enter the Division II membership process on or after 2/1/15) 3.6.3. 2.1 Class Size Limitation. The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to ip process.(Adopted: 7/23/13, 3.6.3. 2.2 Membership Committee Authority The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to begin the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.6.3. 3 Accreditation. An institution shall meet the Associations requirement of acceptable academic stan- accreditation gn one e six regIo al accrediting agencies*(see Constitution 3. 2.1.1.1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAa Canadian pilot program). The application shall be 10/16PP)ication shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/194, Revised. 2,m23/13) 3.6.3.4 Election. A favorable vote by two-thirds of the Membership Committee members present and voting shall elect the applicant to the membership process set forth in Bylaw 20.2, effective the following September 1 When the vote of the Membership Committee has been completed, the applicant shall be notified. (Adopted. //9cite9294, Revised2)08,m23/13) 3.6.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. The conditions and obligations applicable to mem- ber institutions in the provisional period of the membership process are set forth in Bylaw 20.2.(Revised: 5/4/06, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.7 Dues of members 3.7.1 Voting Requirement. The dues of all classes of membership shall be determined by a majority vote of each of the three divisions of the Association. (Revised: 12/5/06, 7/23/13) 3.7.2 Determination of Dues. The annual dues of the various classes of membership shall be recommended to the membership by the Board of Governors. Dues shall be established on a two-to-one ratio for Division I in relation to Divisions II and Ill, for both active members and member conferences. (Revised: 1/10/90, 12/5/06 1/26/15) 3.7.3 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be: (Revised: 12/5/06, /5/1 ffective8/l,723/13,1615) Active members Division I $1, 800 Division ii S900 Division III $900 Member conferences: Division i S900 Division II $450 Division III $450 Affiliated members As determined by the board of Governors e Constitution 3. 6.3.2 for institutions in the membership process. 3.7.4 Payment Deadline. Dues are payable September 1 of each year. A member shall not be permitted to vote at a Convention of the Association if its dues are not paid for that year. To be eligible to compete in nCaa championships, dues shall be paid in accordance with Bylaw 31.2.1.2. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year(see Constitution 3.3.5.3, 3.4.5.5 and 3.5.5.2).(Revised. 12/5/06) "Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and colleges 2016-17 Division 1-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 21 3.7.3) shall also accompany the application. Should the applicant institution fail to be accepted into the membership process, the dues paid shall be refunded and the application fee will be refunded on a prorated basis, as determined by the Membership Committee. (Revised: 10/21/14, for any institution applying to enter the Division II membership process on or after 2/1/15) 3.6.3.2.1 Class Size Limitation. The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to begin the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.6.3.2.2 Membership Committee Authority The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to begin the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.6.3.3 Accreditation. An institution shall meet the Association’s requirement of acceptable academic standards by accreditation through one of the six regional accrediting agencies* (see Constitution 3.2.1.1.1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program). The application shall be considered with regard to requested membership division and sport classification in accordance with Bylaw 20. The application shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 10/16/12, 7/23/13) 3.6.3.4 Election. A favorable vote by two-thirds of the Membership Committee members present and voting shall elect the applicant to the membership process set forth in Bylaw 20.2, effective the following September 1. When the vote of the Membership Committee has been completed, the applicant shall be notified. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 2/4/08, 7/23/13) 3.6.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. The conditions and obligations applicable to member institutions in the provisional period of the membership process are set forth in Bylaw 20.2. (Revised: 5/4/06, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.7 Dues of Members. 3.7.1 Voting Requirement. The dues of all classes of membership shall be determined by a majority vote of each of the three divisions of the Association. (Revised: 12/5/06, 7/23/13) 3.7.2 Determination of Dues. The annual dues of the various classes of membership shall be recommended to the membership by the Board of Governors. Dues shall be established on a two-to-one ratio for Division I in relation to Divisions II and III, for both active members and member conferences. (Revised: 1/10/90, 12/5/06, 1/26/15) 3.7.3 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be: (Revised: 12/5/06, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 7/23/13, 1/26/15) Active Members:* Division I $ 1,800 Division II $ 900 Division III $ 900 Member Conferences: Division I $ 900 Division II $ 450 Division III $ 450 Affiliated Members As determined by the Board of Governors *See Constitution 3.6.3.2 for institutions in the membership process. 3.7.4 Payment Deadline. Dues are payable September 1 of each year. A member shall not be permitted to vote at a Convention of the Association if its dues are not paid for that year. To be eligible to compete in NCAA championships, dues shall be paid in accordance with Bylaw 31.2.1.2. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year (see Constitution 3.3.5.3, 3.4.5.5 and 3.5.5.2). (Revised: 12/5/06) *Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges 2016-17 Division II – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles.........23 4.9 Committees/ Cabinets 4.02 Definitions and Applications 23 4.10 Division ll Administrative Committee 28 Board of governors 24 4.12 Division ll Planning and Finance Committee.28 25 4.13 Geographical Areas 4.7 Division ll Management Council.. 26 4.01 General Principles 4.01.1 Structure. [ The Associations administrative structure shall include a board of governors com- rised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Associa tion(see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives(and in Division Ill, institutional presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports student-athletes) to make recommendations to the division s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 1/26/15/ 4.01.2 Guarantees [* The Associations overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted. 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [* Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each divi sion from the Associations general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4. 37 percent of the As- sociations annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3. 18 percent of the Associations annual general operating revenue.(Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue [* General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for the sources and revenue from any modified extended or successor contract for such sources dopted. 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2.2 Championships [" Members are guaranteed access to national championships.(Adopted. 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [* Members are guaranteed services provided through the Associations national office at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996(e.g, membership services, statistics, research) (Adopted. 119/96 effective/1197) ing at the time of the adoption of this legislation(e. g, the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the dr testing program, the Division I institutional performance program). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAa Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02 Definitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association [* The "Association, " as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, 4 affiliated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institu- tions faculty or administrative staff who is designated by the institutions president or chancellor or other appro- priate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institutions relationships with the NCAa and its ence(s), if any(see also Constitution 6.1.3).(Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02. 3 On The Staff. On the staff, as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as officers or representatives of the Association, is defined as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular staff func- tion representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 2016-17 Division 1-August
4ORGANIZATION 23 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [*] The Association’s administrative structure shall include a Board of Governors comprised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Association (see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division. Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives (and in Division III, institutional presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports and student-athletes) to make recommendations to the division’s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 1/26/15) 4.01.2 Guarantees. [*] The Association’s overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [*] Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each division from the Association’s general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3.18 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue. [*] General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modified, extended or successor contract for such sources. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2 Championships. [*] Members are guaranteed access to national championships. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [*] Members are guaranteed services provided through the Association’s national office at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996 (e.g., membership services, statistics, research). (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.4 Special Programs. [*] Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operating at the time of the adoption of this legislation (e.g., the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drugtesting program, the Division I institutional performance program). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02 Definitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [*] The “Association,” as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, affiliated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution’s faculty or administrative staff who is designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see also Constitution 6.1.3). (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02.3 On The Staff. On the staff, as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as officers or representatives of the Association, is defined as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular staff function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 4.01 General Principles............................................................ 23 4.02 Definitions and Applications...................................... 23 4.1 Board of Governors......................................................... 24 4.3 Division II Presidents Council ..................................... 25 4.7 Division II Management Council............................... 26 4.9 Committees/Cabinets................................................... 28 4.10 Division II Administrative Committee..................... 28 4.12 Division II Planning and Finance Committee...... 28 4.13 Geographical Areas........................................................ 29 2016-17 Division II – August 4ORGANIZATION