2018
NAIA National Convention
Discussions of legislative proposals.
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SUBJECT: Council of Presidents Executive Committee Composition Amend Constitution Article V, Section F as follows: The Executive Committee of the Council of Presidents shall consist of the chair, the chair-elect and at least three members of the council who shall be appointed by the chair. The three appointed members, together with the officers, shall compose […]
SUBJECT: National Coordinating Committee Terms Amend Constitution Article VII, Section B as follows: SECTION A The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) shall consist of the chair and the chair-elect of the National Administrative Council (NAC), the Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives (CFAR), and the Council for Student-Athletes (CSA), plus three at-large members elected by the membership of […]
SUBJECT: Frequency of Play – Contest Designations Amend Bylaws Article I, Section F, Item 1 as follows: 1. The maximum number of varsity games, contests or playing dates an institution may schedule is listed below. The number of junior varsity or freshman games, contests or playing dates scheduled during the academic year cannot exceed the […]
SUBJECT: Frequency of Play Limits and Medical Hardship Limits – Bowling Amend Bylaws Article I, Section F, Items 1-2 as follows: 1. The maximum number of varsity games, contests or playing dates an institution may schedule is listed below. The number of junior varsity or freshman games, contests or playing dates scheduled during the academic […]
SUBJECT: Frequency of Play – Mandatory Day Off Amend Bylaws Article I, Section F, Item 5 as follows: 5. Each sport shall have a maximum 24-week practice and competition season established by each member institution. Frequency of play, practice and scheduling policies shall be applied only during the period of August 1 to May 15. […]
SUBJECT: Frequency of Play – Football Practice Regulations Amend Bylaws Article I, Section F, Item 6 as follows: 6. Practice will be defined as follows: An activity organized and/or directed by an identified member of the coaching staff of that sport in which appropriate equipment is used or instruction and/or evaluation of the athlete […]
SUBJECT: Per-Sport Membership Amend Bylaws Article I, Section T, Item 15 as follows: 15. Governing documents of an affiliated conference shall include a clearly defined application and approval process for conference membership. NOTE : When conference/A.I.I. governing documents allow for multiple tiers of membership, an affiliated conference/A.I.I. may permit an NAIA active member to […]
SUBJECT: Eligibility Chair Amend Bylaws Article I, Section U as follows: The eligibility chair shall be appointed by the conference/A.I.I. governing body, with input from the conference/A.I..I. faculty athletics representatives. The eligibility chair must have significant experience in eligibility certification and eligibility rules, including but not limited to serving as an institutional faculty athletics representative, […]
SUBJECT: Athletics Compliance Administrator Add Bylaws Article I, Section D as follows: SECTION D – ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR When appointed, an athletics compliance administrator shall work in cooperation with the faculty athletics representative and athletics director to foster an environment of education and adherence to all institution, conference and NAIA regulations. An athletics compliance administrator […]
SUBJECT: Financial Assistance – Occasional Meals Amend Bylaws Article II, Section B as follows: Assignment of scholarships, grants in aid, or student loans shall be controlled by the faculty through the regularly constituted committee on student loans and scholarships. Any financial aid or assistance to prospective or enrolled students in money or in kind, except […]
