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updated 2-7-10
CLICK HERE - Will The NAIA Survive?
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidtupdated 1-25-10
CLICK HERE - BEHIND THE SCENES…do you know what is going on?
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidtupdated 12-4-09
CLICK HERE - You Sure You Want To Be In Division 2?
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidtupdated 12-3-09
CLICK HERE - Sportsmanship Lacking In National College Athletic Affiliation Process
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - NCAA D2 Conferences To See Changes In the Future?
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - DAVE’S TOP 10 THINGS TO DO…(plus more) IF MAKING A CHANGE TO NCAA D2
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - American Mideast Conference - A Lesson Learned
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidtupdated 7-21-09
CLICK HERE - Communications - It’s Important To Your Conference
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidtupdated 7-17-09
CLICK HERE - Facing Rejection
above article written by The Senior Reports Dave Schmidt
Conference Changes
NAIA
updated 2-24-10
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Roosevelt applying for the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.No other changes at the present time.
NCAA
updated 2-24-10Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
The (D2) Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference will not have any changes for the 2010-2011 academic year. The conference is stable at 14 members and does not currently have any active applications for membership.The CACC Presidents Council has established a ceiling of 16 members. Any prospective member must be no farther than four hours from the farthest member. This limits the pool of institutions eligible for conference membership.
RECENT NEWS
updated 3-9-10
CLICK HERE - Wheaton to reinstate three varsity sports
updated 3-4-10
CLICK HERE - Wheaton College (D3) to discontinue five varsity sports
Cal State San Marcos
updated 3-4-10
CLICK HERE - SAN MARCOS: CSUSM students approve athletic fee increase
updated 3-3-10
CLICK HERE - CSSM to raise its athletic fee To Join NCAA D2
updated 3-3-10
CLICK HERE - CSU San Marcos Students Vote to Pass Athletic Fee Referendum
updated 3-3-10
CLICK HERE - Message from theAthletic Director
DAC UPDATE
updated 3-2-10
CLICK HERE - DAC could get even smaller: Black Hills, SD Mines exploring D-II
West Virginia Tech
updated 2-26-10
CLICK HERE - WVU Tech part of past, and hopefully future, of WVC
Iowa Wesleyan
updated 2-26-10
CLICK HERE - Iowa Wesleyan will stay in NAIA
updated 12-3-09
CLICK HERE - Iowa Wesleyan College - Could it be going back to its NCAA Division III roots?
WALSH-MALONE
updated 2-23-10
CLICK HERE - Walsh, Malone to make another run at Division II
Le Moyne College
updated 2-20-10
CLICK HERE - LE MOYNE COLLEGE TRUSTEES ENDORSE RECOMMENDATION TO REMAIN DIVISION II
St. Thomas University No Longer In The D2 Process
updated 2-16-10
Statement from Laura Courtley-Todd Director of Athletics St. Thomas University
We stopped out of the process because we did not have a viable conference option at the time. A conference affiliation was a big deal to us due to our southern location in Florida, and being an independent was not the best option for the “balance” of a student-athlete. We enjoyed the experience of the NCAA DII process and have hopes again one day to re-enter with a solid conference affiliation.updated 2-15-10
We again have an email into the officials at St. Thomas about this issue. We had an earlier reply from October saying the school was still waiting to release that information. There seemed to be some confusion from school officials about the information below concerning D2 status statement. According to several sources St. Thomas was concerned about not being able to find a D2 conference that would accept them. They wanted to delay the D2 process until that was settled, instead the D2 released them from provisonal status.
Should St. Thomas decide to move forward with D2 they would have to re-apply and go through the same process as any new school looking to move in that direction.
We hope to have information shortly on this issue.
updated 10-2-09
St. Thomas University Withdraws From NCAA D2 Membership Process
The NCAA sent a letter to St. Thomas (Fla) University yesterday indicating that the membership committee has agreed, per St. Thomas’ request, to remove them from the DII membership process. Should they want back into the D2 membership process they will have to apply all over again, be accepted again and start from the beginning of the process.St. Thomas is currently a member of the NAIA's Sun Conference.
The Senior Reports is waiting for a statement from St. Thomas and will post when we receive it.
CLICK HERE - St. Thomas University Athletic Site
Lindenwood University
updated 3-1-10
CLICK HERE -Board OKs first step to NCAA
updated 2-13-10
CLICK HERE -Lindenwood University Announces It Will Apply For NCAA Membership
updated 2-13-10
CLICK HERE -Lindenwood On The Move
updated 2-13-10
CLICK HERE -Lindenwood will apply to become member of NCAA Division II
CLICK HERE - Lindenwood goes Division II
updated 1-23-10
CLICK HERE -LU reaches for new league
CLICK HERE - Coaches mixed about potential move
CLICK HERE - Lindenwood University may take over Family Arena
MCAC
updated 2-2-10
CLICK HERE - Southwestern Christian University to Join MCAC
updated 1-23-10
CLICK HERE - Southwestern Christian welcomed
updated 12-23-09
CLICK HERE - Nameless U. in application process for MCAC membership
“But the thinking of some of the Bible schools and why they’re hesitant (to join the NAIA) is they’re doing well (in the NCCAA). Stepping up could be a struggle for them and the travel is not very attractive.”related stories
CLICK HERE - MCAC may lose Nebraska members
CLICK HERE - Shepherd hopeful MCAC talk will prove speculation only
NAIA's WHAC Open To Expansion
(1-19-10) - Recently The Senior Reports sent Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Confernce Commissioner Andy Jugan the following questions -Can you verify or deny that the WHAC is looking at expanding in the future? We have sources who say that Marygrove and Rochester are candidates. Also, would you consider adding Lourdes?
The below is his email reply to us -
The WHAC as a conference is always open to accepting new members that are a good "fit" for us academically and athletically. I will confirn that we have had conversations with both Marygrove and Rochester College and received letters from both of their respective presidents expressing their interest in being considered for WHAC membership. We are doing our due dilligence with regard to finding out more about what these institutions can bring ot the WHAC and at the same time sharing with them the potential benefits of being affiliated with our conference and the schools who are already WHAC members.
I have also had informal conversations with representatives of Lourdes College regarding membership in the NAIA and the WHAC.
With the recent addition of University of Northwest Ohio for 2010-2011, WHAC membership now stands at nine institutions, which creates some scheduling challenges. Returning to an even number and possibly twelve schools, in order to attain two automatic qualifying beths to nationals does have some appeal and advantages for us, if we find schools that are the right fit for us. We are not interested in bringing in schools that will not contribute to the reputation and quality of our conference.
Thanks to Commissioner Jugan for his answers to our questions. It looks like the WHAC has taken a positive approach to the expansion of their conference, especially with the many changes taking in other conferences.
NCAA D2 Information
updated 2-14-10
CLICK HERE - A new goal for Division II athletics
updated 1-18-10
CLICK HERE - Trimming Athletic Seasons
updated 1-17-10
CLICK HERE - NCAA Division II schools approve cutbacks
updated 1-16-10
CLICK HERE - Division II adopts Life in the Balance package
updated 12-28-09
CLICK HERE - Application for NCAA Division II Membership (12-17-09)
updated 12-30-09
CLICK HERE - Division II poised to act on organized competition
updated 12-23-09
CLICK HERE - NCAA D2 Information Page
updated 12-23-09
CLICK HERE - DII SAAC vice chair explains ‘Balance’ perspective
updated 12-3-09
CLICK HERE - DII white paper highlights membership benefits
CLICK HERE - BENEFITS OF NCAA DIVISION II MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION
updated 11-30-09
CLICK HERE - DII posts Q&A document for Life in the Balance
CLICK HERE - 2010 NCAA Convention Division II Legislative Proposals Question and Answer Guide
updated 11-26-09
CLICK HERE - NAIA — NCAA Postseason Expenses:A Closer Look
updated 11-25-09
CLICK HERE - DII committee approves $30,000 in membership grants
The Division II Membership Fund Selection Committee approved five grants totaling almost $30,000 to member conferences to help drive strategic growth for the division.updated 11-13-09
CLICK HERE - DII committee reviews reclassification issues
updated 11-12-09
CLICK HERE - DII committee strengthens standards for new members
updated 11-2-09
CLICK HERE - DII presidents stand firm on Balance proposals
portion of above story, click above link to read entire articleIn non-legislative discussion, the presidents began to talk philosophically about a series of enhanced standards for prospective Division II member institutions to meet when they apply to enter the membership process. The Division II Membership Committee has begun to clarify a number of CLICK HERE - “minimum expectations” that prospective schools should meet even before they apply, but the Membership Committee and the Presidents Council believe even more evaluation criteria may be necessary should there be an influx of applicants in the future.
Molloy President Drew Bogner, who represents the Council on the Membership Committee, said the philosophy about the membership process has changed in recent years from one of allowing schools to strengthen their weaknesses during the membership process to demanding they be fixed beforehand.
“We have seen problems with the former strategy,” he said. “Ideally, the membership process shouldn’t be used to let people in and allow them to work things out along the way.”
In addition, there’s more of a demand for Division II membership, he said, now that the division has successfully branded itself as an attractive membership destination. The Membership Committee, in fact, recently approved a policy stipulating that no more than 30 institutions can be in the membership process in a given year.
Bogner said it’s possible that limit might be tested in the near future once institutions considering a move become comfortable and proficient in meeting the minimum expectations. That’s why Bogner asked the Presidents Council for additional evaluation criteria to serve as a “tiebreaker” if the pipeline gets too crowded.
Other Council members agreed with the approach, comparing it to the admissions process many schools use to deal with an overflow of prospective students.
Bogner said he’ll pursue the matter further with the Membership Committee when it meets later this fall, and that the Presidents Council will revisit the additional criteria at a future meeting.
posted 10-08-09
Division I Leadership Council proposes membership standards
Prospective Division I members would be required to spend at least five years as active members of Division II before beginning the five-year reclassification process under a set of recommendations being considered by the Division I Leadership Council
Southern Oregon University
posted 1-13-10
CLICK HERE - SOU nears NCAA decision
BACKGROUND
posted 1-14-10
CLICK HERE - SOU ponders opportunity to join NCAA Division II
posted 1-14-10
CLICK HERE - Southern Oregon University Looking at Football Move to Division II
North Greenville University
updated 2-13-10
CLICK HERE - North Greenville enters football 'scheduling alliance' with SAC
updated 2-13-10
CLICK HERE - South Atlantic Conference allies with North Greenville in football
updated 2-12-10
CLICK HERE - SAC allies with North Greenville football
Recent News
updated 2-19-10
CLICK HERE - Stetson considers bringing back football program
updated 2-18-10
CLICK HERE - University of Michigan-Flint Athletic Feasibility Study
updated 2-18-10
CLICK HERE - Bakersfield joins Pac-10’s elimination of mat programs
updated 2-18-10
CLICK HERE - Moravian to Discontinue Lacrosse as Part of Cost Controls
updated 2-16-10
CLICK HERE - Ave Maria hires football coach
updated 2-7-10
CLICK HERE - The Roosevelt Lakers are back!
Roosevelt University will be a member of the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference starting the fall of 2011.Roosevelt will field 12 teams, serving both men and women, to compete first in the NAIA with long term plans to be recognized as an NCAA Division III program.
UNOH To Add New Sports
(2-6-10) - The University of Northwestern Ohio's President Dr. Jeff Jarvis announced today on "Sports Talk With Koza" on 93.1 The Fan that UNOH will be adding men's and women's soccer for the 2011 season. UNOH will be building a new soccer facility to provide a home field for both teams. The Racers are also adding men's and women's bowling next season to it's slate of sports at UNOH.UNOH will be changing conferences next season going from the American Mideast Conference to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. UNOH competes in the NAIA.
updated 2-5-10
CLICK HERE - AZUSA PACIFIC - On the way to the promised land
updated 2-5-10
CLICK HERE - Springfield College To Join The Liberty League As Associate Member in Football
updated 2-2-10
CLICK HERE - Fire Ready to Make Move to NAIA
updated 2-1-10
CLICK HERE - GLVC Conference o Add Football In 2012
updated 1-26-10
CLICK HERE - Duquesne University Cuts 4 Athletic Programs
updated 1-23-10
CLICK HERE - Division II trims athletic schedules
updated 1-19-10
CLICK HERE - UIndy football to join newly-formed GLVC in 2012
CLICK HERE - UIndy football to join new GLVC in 2012
CLICK HERE - Great Lakes Valley Conference to Add Football in 2012
CLICK HERE - Florida Tech coaches cope with cutbacks
updated 1-18-10
CLICK HERE - Lourdes College adds golf to its athletic roster and Join NAIA
CLICK HERE - Jump to sports at Lourdes will happen in fall of 2010
updated 1-11-10
CLICK HERE - DI Council to complete membership standards discussion
updated 1-9-10
CLICK HERE - Sunrise Expands (NAIA)
updated 1-8-10
CLICK HERE - Buffalo State to Join Empire 8 Football as Affiliate Member
updated 12-27-09
CLICK HERE - Southland Conference Raising the level of its competition
updated 12-22-09
CLICK HERE - Providence volleyball joins America East
updated 12-20-09
CLICK HERE - 'Life in the Balance' plan not popular at Florida Tech
updated 12-17-09
CLICK HERE - Fla. Tech passes football idea to president
CLICK HERE -Collegiate Water Polo Association Announces Women's Realignment
Schools Exploring A Move To D2
updated 1-30-10
CLICK HERE - College forging ahead with plan to add sports
updated 12-8-09
CLICK HERE - LAMBUTH - NCAA D-II move still in works
info on Lambuth status on page 2 of article updated 12-7-09
CLICK HERE - College Athletics: Movin' on up
updated 12-1-09
CLICK HERE - South Dakota School of Mines and Black Hills State continue to explore move
updated 12-3-09
CLICK HERE - ATHLETICS AFFILIATION TASK FORCE PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS
updated 12-2-09
CLICK HERE - NWOSU Athletics Affiliation Task Force Presents Recommendations
Schools Dropping Football
updated 1-16-10
CLICK HERE - The problem of dropping athletics to Division II
updated 12-3-09
CLICK HERE - An Open Letter to the Hofstra Community: Hofstra discontinues football program
CLICK HERE - Hofstra to End Intercollegiate Football Program to Invest in Academic Initiatives
CLICK HERE - News FAQ: December 3, 2009
updated 11-23-09
CLICK HERE - Northeastern discontinues football program
updated 12-1-09
CLICK HERE - Covenant College becomes newest GSAC member
What Would Your conference Do?
Notre Dame (Maryland) announced this week that it will cancel the rest of its women’s basketball schedule after playing one game, citing a depleted roster due to injuries.updated 11-25-09
CLICK HERE - Season's end 'heartbreaking' for College of Notre Dame
CLICK HERE - Message About 2009-10 Basketball Season From Director of Athletics Michael Spinner
CLICK HERE - Notre Dame (Maryland) cancels women's basketball season
CLICK HERE - Kirsten Russell Named Interim Head Basketball Coach
CLICK HERE - College of Notre Dame cancels rest of season
updated 11-13-09
CLICK HERE - Walla Walla finds right fit as member of NAIA
University of New Orleans
updated 3-10-10
CLICK HERE - At UNO, going D-III raises ire, poses challenges
updated 3-4-10
CLICK HERE - Sun setting on New Orleans as D1 Program
updated 2-3-10
CLICK HERE - UNO officially notifies NCAA of Division III move
CLICK HERE - UNO Completes Preliminary Plans for Move to Division-III Athletics
updated 1-20-10
CLICK HERE - UNO withdraws Sun Belt membership
CLICK HERE - University of New Orleans Withdraws from Sun Belt Conference
updated 12-12-09
CLICK HERE - UNO can make move toward Division III
CLICK HERE - Board approves move to Division III for UNO
updated 12-11-09
CLICK HERE - LSU board okays UNO move to NCAA Division III
updated 12-11-09
CLICK HERE - New Orleans seeks drop to NCAA Division III
updated 11-12-09
CLICK HERE - New Orleans looks to reclassify
CLICK HERE - University of New Orleans athletics will be what its budget says it is
CLICK HERE - Speculation makes moving on tough for many
CLICK HERE - UNO Investigates Move to NCAA Division III
CLICK HERE - American Mideast Conference - A Lesson Learned
updated 10-27-09
CLICK HERE - University of Northwestern Ohio to Join WHAC in 2010
updated 10-21-09
UNOH ACCEPTED INTO WOLVERINE-HOOSIER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The University of Northwestern Ohio has been granted full membership into the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) beginning with the 2010-11 academic year. The announcement was made by the WHAC Council of Presidents following their voting process.
“To be accepted into a conference of educational institutions with the quality of academics, facilities and athletics that the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference has, the University of Northwestern Ohio is elated to be included,” stated President Dr. Jarvis. “We look forward to being a partner with the other member institutions of the WHAC and the future that we will all build together. “
UNOH, located in Lima, Ohio, resumed athletics in 2007-08 as a four-year program after previously competing at the junior college level. The Racers joined the NAIA and were part of the American Mideast Conference as an associate member during the 2007-08 inaugural seasons. The Racers became full members of the AMC before the 2008-09 season. They will compete in the AMC one final year in 2009-10 before joining the WHAC.
"We feel the movement to the WHAC will enhance our ability in becoming a stable, prominent, and forthcoming NAIA institution due to its strong history along with enabling us to maximize our geographical presence in the tri-state area,” stated UNOH athletic director Chris Adams. “We were thrilled when we received the news that the WHAC had accepted our bid.”
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference currently consists of 8 universities. With UNOH joining the WHAC, the league members will total 9 universities. Current members include seven Michigan schools and one in Indiana. Aquinas College, Cornerstone University, and Davenport University are all located in Grand Rapids, MI. Concordia University is located in Ann Arbor, MI and University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in Dearborn, MI. Madonna University is located in Livonia, MI and Siena Heights is in Adrian, MI. The lone Indiana school and closest opponent for UNOH is Indiana Tech University in Fort Wayne, IN.
The Racers currently field men’s programs in basketball, golf, and tennis. They have women’s teams in those same three sports as well as volleyball. The Racers Inaugural Season of Baseball will begin with play in the WHAC in 2010-11.
updated 10-18-09
CLICK HERE - HCAC Accepts Earlham College as Tenth Conference Member
CLICK HERE - Earlham College Admitted to the HCAC
CLICK HERE - Earlham moving to Heartland after 20 years in North Coast
posted 10-15-09
New DII Membership Report now available online
Council of Presidents Approve Plan for NAIA Eligibility Center
Plan’s focus: accountability and fair competition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In order to emphasize accountability in the certification of student-athletes and fair competition among individuals with similar athletic experiences the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today plans to launch an NAIA Eligibility Center. Beginning in the fall of 2010, students that wish to participate in athletics at a member institution will need to be certified by the NAIA Eligibility Center in order to qualify academically and be cleared as an eligible student-athlete for competition beginning in 2011.“This is an important step forward for the NAIA,” said John Leavens, Senior Vice President for Membership Services. “The Eligibility Center signals our commitment to fair play for NAIA student-athletes and also provides a major boost to those on campus responsible for eligibility.”
The concept of a national eligibility center was approved in April by the NAIA membership, responding to longstanding concerns that some NAIA student-athletes were gaining unfair advantages through elite-level training and competition outside the traditional college sports setting. During its September 27-28 meeting, the NAIA Council of Presidents (COP) approved a recommendation of its Executive Committee that the national office be directed to establish a separate legal entity known as the NAIA Eligibility Center, which will review eligibility for all first-time NAIA student-athletes. National certification will promote consistency: determinations of eligibility for a particular student-athlete will be considered binding at all NAIA institutions.
Individuals registering with the NAIA Eligibility Center will be charged a one-time fee. Registration fees will be used to offset the center’s operational costs and no additional fees will be imposed on NAIA member institutions.
National determination of initial eligibility also opens communication with guidance counselors, students and their families in the nation’s 26,000 secondary schools. “The Eligibility Center represents a major new channel for getting the word out to high school students and their families about the special niche NAIA institutions occupy in higher education, and the opportunities to play college sports and receive athletic scholarships,” Leavens said.
National office staff and a subcommittee of the COP is working on the development of the center in partnership with standardized testing agencies and local high schools to establish mechanisms to transfer test scores and obtain transcripts. The NAIA Eligibility Center will be housed at the NAIA national office headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. and will begin registering student-athletes in fall of 2010.
posted 10-09-09
CLICK HERE - William Jewell College accepted to Great Lakes Valley Conference
CLICK HERE - Great Lakes Valley Conference Admits New Member
CLICK HERE - William Jewell to join GLVC
posted 10-06-09
USCAA Welcomes Three New Members
updated 10-6-09
SUNY-ESF Joins National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics
NAIA COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS APPROVE FOUR NEW MEMBERS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents (COP) met in Kansas City last week and approved membership applications from Benedictine University at Springfield (Ill.), Central Baptist (Ark.) College, Warren Wilson (N.C.) College and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. These institutions bring total NAIA membership to 290.”The NAIA welcomes these four institutions and looks forward to working with campus leaders to advance character-driven intercollegiate athletics,” said John Leavens, NAIA Senior Vice President for Membership Services. “I am confident these new members share in the long-held mission of the NAIA to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics.”
NAIA national office staff works closely with member conferences to identify prospective members. NAIA conferences are highly involved throughout the evaluation process to ensure a good fit for prospective institutions at both the conference and national levels. The NAIA will continue to work with each conference to identify prospective schools for NAIA membership.
These institutions join an Association that was founded in 1937, and is a leader in the development of student-athletes. The NAIA continues to be a pioneer in implementing exceptional standards for academics, diversity and character. Those standards are evident not only on the campuses of member institutions, but also in the competitive arena.
The Association provides exclusive opportunities for more than 45,000 young men and women to achieve academically while competing for the love of the game. NAIA member institutions award millions of dollars through athletic aid to eligible student-athletes and create an environment where competitive athletics, academic excellence and character walk hand-in-hand.
About Benedictine University at Springfield
updated 10-7-09
CLICK HERE - SCI transition bringing sports overhaul
Benedictine University at Springfield is a progressive liberal arts university offering master-, bachelor- and associate-degree programs as well as a Ph.D. in Organization Development. Founded in 1929 by the Ursuline Sisters, Springfield’s oldest institution of higher learning possesses an enduring legacy of leadership and excellence amid an exquisite campus setting with a vibrant student body. Degree programs include a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in business; fine arts; the natural, life, and computational sciences; as well as humanities.
Benedictine University offers opportunities to excel both in the classroom and on the playing field. The Bulldogs athletic motto is simple: you are considered a student first and an athlete second. The program’s philosophy is straightforward: encouraging student-athletes to reach their highest potential in their education as well as in competition. Benedictine feels that the unique opportunity to be an intercollegiate athlete provides students with valuable lifelong learning experiences that will help them in their future careers.
Benedictine currently sponsors baseball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball and volleyball with plans to add women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s basketball. The university has applied for membership in the American Midwest Conference and will begin competing with varsity student-athletes certified eligible for NAIA competition beginning in 2010-11. NAIA postseason eligibility will first be available in 2011-12.
”Acceptance into the NAIA will offer new and exciting experiences for all our athletes as well as adding juniors and seniors to our rosters,” said Steve Torricelli, Athletics Directors, Benedictine University at Springfield. “Athletes will now be able to participate all four years while earning their degree at Benedictine University at Springfield.”
To learn more about Benedictine University at Springfield visit CLICK HERE - www.sci.edu
About Central Baptist College
Since its inception in 1952, Central Baptist’s mission has focused on educating the student as a whole – intellectually, physically, and spiritually. While many other colleges and universities subscribe to the notion of holistic education, it is the spiritual dimension of higher education that makes Central Baptist College unique. Central Baptist, a community of learners dedicated to the integration of Christian faith and academic excellence, exists to instill in its students a commitment to lifelong learning, spiritual development and service to God. These ideals are combined through a program characterized by academic rigor, practical experience and spiritual direction in a Christ-focused environment.Under the NAIA umbrella Central Baptist will sponsor men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s cross country.
To learn more about Central Baptist College visit CLICK HERE - www.cbc.edu.
About Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is an independent, accredited, four-year liberal arts college, which awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in a variety of disciplines and the Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Warren Wilson was founded by the Presbyterians in 1894 and maintains a relationship with the Presbyterian Church. The roots of this historic relationship continue to nurture the college’s commitment to community, social responsibility, the value of work, and openness in the pursuit of truth. The college provides a strong sense of purpose, place, and participation, and supports diversity, community and personal development.The mission of Warren Wilson College athletic program is to integrate physical activity and wellness as a vital component of every student’s experience. Athletic administration offers the college community an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of programs at the individual, intramural, club and varsity level. Through such variety, Warren Wilson is uniquely positioned to attract and support a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an integral part of the educational process, the College develops contributing members of society through its commitment to excellence in academics, service and work. Warren Wilson provides students with the foundation for a lifetime of health, wellness, leadership and personal achievement.
Warren Wilson will compete in men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
To learn more about Warren Wilson College visit www.warren-wilson.edu CLICK HERE - www.warren-wilson.edu
About the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Founded in 1911 to “help in the solution of forestry problems” the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was founded in partnership with Syracuse University. From the early years of its existence, college leaders saw the need to respond to the broader, rather than more specific, needs of environmental professionalism. Over the years, programs were added in design, engineering and life sciences, as well as natural resources management. As SUNY-ESF heads towards its 100th anniversary, the College is at the forefront of developing the technologies to create a sustainable future.The mission of SUNY-ESF is to advance knowledge and skills and to promote the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both the natural and designed environments. SUNY-ESF today offers 22 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs, including eight doctoral programs, and is ranked among the nation’s finest universities.
The intercollegiate athletics program at SUNY-ESF traces its roots back to 1912, when students organized a Forestry Club on campus that has sponsored an intercollegiate timber sports competition every year since. SUNY-ESF has since added to its sports offerings and will move its men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer teams and men’s and women’s cross country teams to full intercollegiate varsity status for 2010 competition.
To learn more about SUNY-ESF visit www.esf.edu CLICK HERE - www.esf.edu.
Updated 10-15-09
CLICK HERE - SUNY School Granted NAIA Status
Updated 10-13-09
CLICK HERE - SUNY-ESF gains NAIA approval
Conference Shuffle
updated 1-30-10
CLICK HERE - LSUS moving to new conference
updated 10-8-09
CLICK HERE - DILLARD A.D. KIKI BAKER BARNES SELECTED TO AS GCAC PRESIDENT
updated 10-1-09
CLICK HERE - Southern States Athletic Conference expands membership to 16 schools
updated 9-30-09
CLICK HERE - GCAC's next step uncertain
updated 9-29-09
CLICK HERE - SSAC Approves Major Expansion to 16 Institutions
CLICK HERE - Mobile, Spring Hill moving to new conference in 2010
CLICK HERE - Loyola joins Southern States Athletic Conference
CLICK HERE - Carey to switch conferences next year
CLICK HERE - Belhaven Athletics to Join SSAC
CLICK HERE - Loyola joins Southern States Athletic Conference
CLICK HERE - SHC to Move to SSAC in 2010-11
CLICK HERE - University of Mobile Joins Southern States Athletic Conference
CLICK HERE - Carey headed to the SSAC
The Senior Reports requested statements from remaining GCAC members -added 10-1-09
While it is unfortunate that the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference is losing five teams, including many talented student-athletes, Dillard Athletics remains committed to providing significant avenues of opportunity for leadership through excellence in athletics, both on and off the court.
Kiki Baker Barnes, Dillard University - Athletic Director
added 9-30-09
This a tremendous loss for the GCAC. I personally understand why they chose the SSAC. Several of those schools were charter members of GCAC like my school, Tougaloo College,MS. We spent a lot of time, human resourses along with finances putting the GCAC together. I knew this time was coming, but I did not really think it was this close. We were invited to SSAC for membership. Due to the number of Sports being offered,Tougaloo College finacially could not add seven more sports to its athletics program.The GCAC will meet in N.O.LA, Oct.5th and 6th. I do not know the future of GCAC. Hopefully, we can add more schools to fill that void left by former Conference members.I have made contact with several schools.
Dr James C. Coleman, AD Tougaloo College
updated 9-24-09
CLICK HERE - Canadian institution Simon Fraser joins GNAC
updated 9-30-09
CLICK HERE - NAIA Presidents: Time is Right for the NAIA
the end of the week the NAIA will issue a press release with regard to new members approved by the NAIA Council of Presidents and information on the NAIA Eligibility Center.updated 10-1-09
The Senior Reports requested a statement from NCAA on the statement below in a recent NAIA posting...
"During the Council of Presidents meeting prior to the congress, council members affirmed the recommendation of its NAIA presidential working group to end discussion with the NCAA related to integration. "
reply from Erik Christianson, Director of Public and Media Relations, National Collegiate Athletic Association
We have valued the discussions with the NAIA, and we understand and acknowledge that the direction of those conversations has changed.
CLICK HERE - UPDATED - NAIA Strategic Plan
updated 9-22-09
NAIA Presidential Congress, Sept. 27-28, 2009
More than 80 presidents have committed to attending the Presidential Congress September 27 and 28. During the Congress we will:Provide detailed information about the process undertaken with the NCAA and the reasons for its loss of momentum;
Share new insights gained from discussions with the NCAA about more restrictive Division II and Division III membership goals;
Discuss key factors in membership affiliation decisions, and
Identify and explore key issues for the NAIA as the association continues to strengthen its position in fulfilling a niche in intercollegiate athletics The September 27-28 Presidential Congress presents an unprecedented opportunity for NAIA chief executive officers to forge consensus on critical issues and focus on the positive future of the NAIA. If you are registered, we thank you for your commitment to the NAIA and the student-athletes we serve.
NAIA-NCAA Working Group Roster (as of May 20, 2009)
Rick Artman (Chair), Viterbo University (Wisc.) Jim Dennis, McKendree University (Ill.) Elise Kriss, University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Ted Brown, Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) Dick Cost, University of Maine at Fort Kent Merrill Ewert, Fresno Pacific University (Calif.) Billy Hawkins, Talladega College (Ala.) Tim Hudson, University of Houston-Victoria (Texas) Bill Luckey, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) John Reynders, Morningside College (Iowa) Ed Schrader, Brenau University (Ga.) Diana Stano, Ursuline College (Ohio) Diane Steele, University of Saint Mary (Kan.) Dene Thomas, Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho) Tom Trebon, Carroll College (Mont.)
posted 9-21-09
AMC Statement
The AMC-ADC concluded its Fall meeting Tuesday, September 15. Malone University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ursuline College, and Walsh University reaffirmed they plan to continue for candidacy in the NCAA D. II.The AMC Athletics Directors Council is working to complete operational plans for 2010-2011 including the current membership minus Shawnee State University. The AMC will soon know the outcome of University of Northwestern Ohio’s pursuit to join the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletics Conference. The WHAC is a NAIA affiliated conference.
Jim Houdeshell - AMC Commissioner
D1 Conference Changes
updated 9-18-09
CLICK HERE - News Flash: Memphis hopes for Big Six move
CLICK HERE - Give R.C. Johnson credit for Mike Tranghese hire
Winston-Salem State Seeks Return to Division II
updated 10-07-09
CLICK HERE - CIAA to reinstate Winston-Salem State
CLICK HERE - WSSU headed back to the CIAA
CLICK HERE - CIAA votes to readmit WSSU
updated 9-15-09
CLICK HERE - Winston-Salem State seeks return to Division II
CLICK HERE - WSSU fans have mixed reactions to decision
CLICK HERE - News of dropping Division I goal stuns, perplexes WSSU athletes
CLICK HERE - WSSU football players upset at move
CLICK HERE - WSSU sports to continue in Division II
CLICK HERE - WSSU trustees vote to stop move to Division I
CLICK HERE - MEAC commissioner wants to keep Rams
updated 9-15-09
CLICK HERE - DII membership fund deadline approaches
updated 9-15-09
CLICK HERE - College Athletics Conference Takes On the NCAA
updated 9-10-09
NCAA D2 Appeals
the NCAA DII Management Council Subcommittee denied all of the appeal requests of schools appealing...details will follow as soon as a NCAA release is out.UPDATED - 9-15-09...below is an email to our reply on the D2 appeals.
Stacey Osburn, Associate Director for Public and Media Relations - National Collegiate Athletic Association
The list of schools that went through the appeals process are below. The NCAA keeps the rationale behind appeals denial decisions confidential and do not share them publicly.
Ursuline College Mount Vernon Nazarene University Malone University Walsh University McKendree University California State University-San Marcos Young Harris College
CLICK HERE - Malone, Walsh still intend to pursue NCAA Division II status after appeals denied
CLICK HERE - Malone-Walsh Set To Appeal NCAA Decision
http://www.cantonrep.com/college/x2145957654/Malone-Walsh-set-to-appeal-NCAA-decisionIWU entertains idea of adding football to program
School also interested in moving to Division II
by Chuck Landis - Marion (Indiana) Chronicle-Tribune
Sunday, September 6, 2009 - Indiana Wesleyan University President Henry Smith endorsed a feasibility study for starting a football program and move to NCAA Division II in public comments to staff and faculty Wednesday afternoon.However, two IWU officials said Friday afternoon Smith’s comments are just the first step in a long evolving process. Football and Division II have been discussion topics for years, and they will probably remain just talk for at least another year.
“People have been talking about affiliation and additional sports since before I became AD,” said Mark DeMichael, IWU’s second-year athletic director.
“I could see that happening at some point with our growth,” DeMichael added. “But there’s been no progress in putting a study together because we’ve had other priorities like putting together a bid to get the NAIA national track championships.”
Todd Voss, IWU executive vice president, likely would head any committee that investigates football and Division II. But Voss said Friday he is committed to working on other school projects for the 2009-10 school year and won’t have the time to form a study group.
“I would first want to look at the NAIA question,” Voss said. “There has been conversation where the NCAA may add a Division IV and then where would NAIA fall in should that happen.
“If we moved up to Division II, we would want to know if it creates opportunities for our school and athletes,” Voss said.
DeMichael and Voss said there are many issues to resolve before bringing football or moving up to NCAA II. Foremost would be funding for the football program and construction of a stadium. Other expenses will incur such as additional transportation costs and the hiring of new and additional coaches and athletic personnel.
“The bottom line is, not a lot has changed,” Voss said. “We have not started a committee yet, but the conversation has been going on for years.”
Voss said Smith’s apparent endorsement for bringing football to IWU is a change from past administrations.
“Our past presidents didn’t think (football) was a good investment for the university, and Dr. Smith thinks it would be good for the community,” Voss said.
Some interpreted Smith’s comments that football was already coming to IWU and DeMicheal said he spent much of the week addressing the subject. But DeMichael said the president has sent a message that school officials can proceed to the next stage.
“What it does is give us a more definitive idea that (a study) will happen at some point,” DeMichael said. “In the past, there’s never been anybody in the cabinet say that we needed to do this; it had been pure talk and speculation.
“Now, the president said says we’ll be doing an actual study at some point, and probably in the near future than the far future.”
Smith made his comments as part of his overall vision for the university during the next four years.
updated 8-27-09
CLICK HERE - Status of NCAA discussions as of Aug. 20, 2009
updated 7-30-09
below a Senior Reports article by Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - NCAA and NAIA - What Are They Talking About
updated 8-10-09
CLICK HERE - Division III received no applications for 2009-10 exploratory membership
updated 8-4-09
CLICK HERE - They Chose Division II, but Why?
updated 9-12-09
CLICK HERE - Making Strides - ESF applies for Division III membership, cross country and golf clubs lead the way
EDITOR'S NOTE - writer in story says they are joining NAIA in story
updated 8-11-09
CLICK HERE - GSAC Addresses Its Future
A specific timeline for the processes was not established, and neither the individual schools nor the conference as a whole are committed at this time to make application for NCAA membership. In fact, GSAC members have agreed that current on-going talks between administrative staffs of the NAIA and NCAA are important and are looking forward to an established direction of those conversations.
updated 7-31-09
CLICK HERE - Pergolizzi provides experience for WVU Tech
Pergolizzi takes over Tech's program at a time when the NAIA and NCAA structure could change the face of small-college athletics, with the former organization perhaps headed for a merger with the NCAA.Whether it's with the WVC or within its current Mid-South Conference affiliation, the Golden Bears need to make sure they're on the bus when it leaves the station.
updated 7-31-09
CLICK HERE - Sports big part of game plan at area colleges
"Now, it's coming to fruition because so many NAIA schools are leaving to join NCAA Division II. And I know there have been discussions between NAIA and the NCAA about a possible merger."You don't know what's going to happen the next five years (with the NAIA). Plus, being in the NCAA will be very beneficial for us on the branding side."
updated 7-30-09
CLICK HERE - Covenant Accepted as a Provisional Member of NCAA Division III
CLICK HERE - NCAA and NAIA - Berry Granted Provisional Membership in NCAA Div. III
updated 7-25-09
CLICK HERE - Fresno Pacific, GSAC consider jump to NCAA
CLICK HERE - Sunbirds weigh move to NCAA
update 7-26-09please note in case you are unable to get into Fresno Bee articles, use link below
CLICK HERE - Fresno Pacific, GSAC consider jump to NCAA
updated 7-27-09
MIAA keeps membership at a dozen
AMC Response To The Senior Reports
Below is a response from the American Mideast Conference to The Senior Reports on the future of the AMC.July 13, 2009
Dave:
You have requested a statement on the future of the AMC.
The AMC Council of Presidents and I, as Commissioner, are aware of the AMC situation. The AMC-COP will be in contact with the six NCAA D.II applicants and see what direction the six members intend to pursue. At this time we have no other response to your inquiry.
Jim Houdeshell, Commissioner American Mideast Conference
updated 8-4-09
NCAA Athletics Ohio schools shake up NCAA's Division II
updated 7-11-09below a Senior Reports article by Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - SHOCKING NEWS IN THE AMC - 4 OUT OF 6 DENIED NCAA D2 MEMBERSHIP
updated 7-14-09
Shawnee State University Joins Mid-South Conference in 2010-11
updated 7-10-09
CLICK HERE - Simon Fraser application accepted
CLICK HERE - SFU first Canadian school in NCAA
CLICK HERE - GNAC will probably add Canadian college
Simon Fraser University wins NCAA entry as first non-U.S. member
CLICK HERE - William Jewell College accepted to begin candidacy membership phase of NCAA Division II
JULY 11, 2009 at 1252PM - The eight institutions whose applications were not accepted into NCAA D2 are:
•California State University, San Marcos (San Marcos, California) •Malone University (Canton, Ohio) •McKendree University (Lebanon, Illinois) •Monroe College (New York, New York) •Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Mount Vernon, Ohio) •Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, Ohio) •Walsh University (North Canton, Ohio) •Young Harris College (Young Harris, Georgia)
CLICK HERE - NCAA Release On Schools Accepted and Denied
Malone, Walsh denied NCAA entry
CLICK HERE - Cedarville application approved by NCAA
Cedarville University athletics moving to NCAA Division II
It’s official – Lake Erie College earns active NCAA Division II Membership
NDC gets an A-OK
Minot State's first step toward NCAA Division II approved
Minot State University gains acceptance into Division II
Sioux Falls set to jump to NCAA
NCAA Grants UAFS Provisional Status
Ramblings of Dannelly-Summertime Fun
UPDATED 7-13-09 - According to a NCAA source -we (NCAA) will refund the $28,000 application fee to the schools that applied. The money will be returned right away if they do not choose to go through the appeals process and if they choose to go through the appeals process we will refund it when the appeals have been exhausted.
NCAA D2 Membership Issues
updated 7-14-09
Committee works to clarify membership expectations
Membership panel confirms policies for Canadian applicants
updated July 22, 2009
DII contest reductions sent to presidents
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey WithdrawS From D2
(July 9, 2009) The University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, has notified the NCAA that it is withdrawing its membership.The Division II Membership Committee acknowledged the decision at its meeting Thursday in Indianapolis.
University Chancellor Ram S. Lamba in a letter to NCAA President Myles Brand cited financial concerns and travel challenges as reasons for discontinuing the school’s Division II membership.
“The current economic situation that the government of Puerto Rico has been experiencing has forced us to study our financial alternatives,” Lamba wrote. “We have had to make difficult decisions related to where we will place our limited financial resources. At this historic moment, we do not have the financial means to comply with all of the travel requirements that are part of membership responsibilities.”
Puerto Rico-Cayey’s decision leaves the NCAA with three schools from Puerto Rico, all of which are Division II members. They are Puerto Rico-Bayamon, Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
posted 6-22-09
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY JOINS GREAT LAKES INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
by John PalmerCOLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Dominican University accepted membership with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. At a meeting yesterday at the University of Findlay , presidents of the GLIAC schools approved ODU's application for membership, along with Lake Erie College , effective July 1, 2010 .
"This is a huge accomplishment for Ohio Dominican University and our athletic program as we continue our journey to full membership status within the NCAA," said Ron Seiffert, ODU Interim President. "We are honored to join such a competitive and elite conference as the GLIAC and we're delighted that Lake Erie College will be joining us. I am particularly grateful for all of the hard work undertaken by our students, coaches, faculty and staff that helped achieve this milestone." more
"The addition of these two institutions is the result of a tremendous partnership with the Presidents Council, the GLIAC office, the GLIAC member institutions and our new members," stated Grand Valley State University President and chair of the GLIAC Presidents Council, Dr. Thomas Haas. "This expansion will definitely help us achieve our goals of reducing missed class time for our student-athletes and reducing travel costs, while strengthening our league both academically and athletically."
In March 2008 the university applied for membership with the NCAA Division II. ODU joined the NCAA Division II as candidacy members on September 1, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year. The Division II prescribed timeline for membership is three years. The first two years are spent in candidacy membership, followed by one year of provisional membership. In January 2009, ODU applied for GLIAC membership. ODU has also recently applied for year two candidacy with the NCAA Division II for July 2009. ODU will begin competing in the GLIAC in 2010-2011 and is scheduled for full membership with the NCAA and the GLIAC in the Fall of 2011.
"We are very excited about the addition of Lake Erie College and Ohio Dominican as provisional members," stated new GLIAC Commissioner Dell Robinson. "The institutions are an amazing fit within our geographical footprint and with the growth of our conference in the state of Ohio ; we will provided exposure in untapped media markets for the GLIAC. The growth will also help offer access and opportunity for prospective student-athletes throughout the state of Ohio within the region and throughout their respective communities."
As an active NCAA Division II member, Ohio Dominican would be the only university in Central Ohio to be NCAA DII . Since 2002, ODU has taken several steps to meet NCAA Division II requirements, including:
Expanding our athletic programs, currently offering 14 intercollegiate sports: men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, men's and women's cross country, football, and men's and women's soccer.
Improving our sports facilities, including Panther Field, with stadium lighting and additional practice fields, a new training area, weight rooms and athletic offices. ODU constructed a new 82,000-square-foot student center, to open in August, offering new locker room facilities, a fitness center, expanded gymnasium, and new athletic offices. This summer, the university will also expand its baseball and softball facilities.
GLIAC RELEASE
Lake Erie Release
DAC
posted 6-26-09(published June 23, 2009) - Presidents of the Dakota Athletic Conference have decided Minot State University can compete for postseason tournaments and awards while it’s exploring a jump from the NAIA to NCAA Division II.
Athletic directors had recommended that any school being considered for membership in another league outside the NAIA be required to forfeit its eligibility for titles and awards.
DAC Commissioner Lavern Jessen says the league constitution has no language covering that situation.
He says Minot State will be a full member for the next two years, or until the school sends a letter announcing it will withdraw from the DAC.
The league meeting was Tuesday in Bismarck. The other DAC schools are Dickinson State, Jamestown College, Mayville State and Valley City State in North Dakota and Black Hills State, Dakota State and South Dakota Tech in South Dakota.
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CLICK HERE - DAC presidents vote down AD’s recommendation
CLICK HERE - DAC allows Minot State to compete
CLICK HERE - MSU retains postseason eligibility in DAC
CLICK HERE - DAC athletic directors make recommendation to the board of directors
CLICK HERE - DAC athletics directors cover many topics at annual meeting
CLICK HERE - MSU understanding of DAC sanctions, feels they are premature
CLICK HERE - MSU President on NCAA Plans
CLICK HERE - DAC Athletic Directors make recommendation to the Board of Directors
CLICK HERE - Loss of Minot State brings challenges to DAC
Posted 6-17-09
CLICK HERE - Minot State's move could create ripple effect
Posted 6-17-09
DAC athletic directors want Minot State declared ineligible if they continue pursuing NCAA Division II status
Dustin Monke, Sports Editor of The Dickinson Presshttp://www.areavoices.com/monke/
While I knew this was being discussed, today I learned from Dickinson State athletic director Roger Ternes that the Dakota Athletic Conference ADs are in the process of drawing up a recommendation to their board of directors (the DAC school's presidents) that Minot State be declared ineligible for DAC championships and awards as long as it is in the process of switching to Division II.
This will be presented to the board at a June 23 meeting.
This means Minot State can still play their DAC schedule but they wouldn't be able to win the conference, play in the postseason, have players named to all-conference teams or win any kind of conference-affliated award. I'm unclear on whether or not that means they'd also be ineligible for NAIA awards such as the All-American team. I would assume so, but don't take my word for it yet.
If that's the case, I can think of a few pretty good Minot State seniors-to-be who would be better off transferring somewhere they can actually be eligible to win something.
Anyway, it seems like me and the rest of the ink-stained scabs will be pursuing the Minot State Division II transition until it's over. As also, check here for more on that.
Is There A Quota On D2 Membership
(May 28, 2009) - According to a NCAA source close to the subject on future additions to Division 2 "I don't foresee a “moratorium” like DI has going on right now when it comes to DII membership. I think that the schools in DII recognize that we have the room to take in more schools over the foreseeable future. I don’t see the membership committee just adding schools to add schools. You will see the committee be very selective in my opinion over who they extend an invitation to for membership and who they do not over the next couple of years. "
NCAA To Announce D2 Candidates
(5-26-09) - The NCAA will be sending out a press release on schools who are looking to explore D2 status on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. As soon as we have that information we will post.If you would like to be notified when we have the release, please email us at - daveschmidt@bright.net
UPDATED 6-2-09
Canadian institution among Division II membership applicants
Six Ohio schools also in 2009-10 class
Jun 2, 2009 8:44:30 AMCanadian institution Simon Fraser made it official Monday as the first school from north of the border to apply for NCAA membership.
Simon Fraser, located in Burnaby, British Columbia, joined 14 other institutions in meeting the June 1 application deadline for schools seeking Division II membership. Division II permitted applications from Canadian institutions when delegates approved legislation at the 2008 NCAA Convention, becoming the only NCAA membership division to allow Canadian institutions.
Applicants for the 2009-10 class of membership candidates also include six institutions from Ohio (Cedarville, Malone, Mount Vernon Nazarene, Notre Dame College, Ursuline and Walsh). Two institutions from the Dakotas (Minot State from North Dakota and University of Sioux Falls from South Dakota) also applied.
The Division II Membership Committee will review applications during its July 7-9 meeting in Indianapolis. Successful applicants will enter a two-year candidacy period and must complete at least one provisional year before achieving active status.
Following are the applicants for the 2009-10 class:
Academy of Art University (San Francisco, California) California State University, San Marcos (San Marcos, California) Cedarville University (Cedarville, Ohio) Malone University (Canton, Ohio) McKendree University (Lebanon, Illinois) Minot State University (Minot, North Dakota) Monroe College (New York, New York) Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Mount Vernon, Ohio) Notre Dame College (Cleveland, Ohio) Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, British Columbia) University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, Ohio) Walsh University (North Canton, Ohio) William Jewel College (Liberty, Missouri) Young Harris College (Young Harris, Georgia)
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Updated 5-22-09
CLICK HERE - Mary offers model for Cougars' Division II move
CLICK HERE - USF's leap of faith
posted 5-9-09
CLICK HERE - USF To Apply To NCAA Division II
CLICK HERE - USF seeks move to D-II
CLICK HERE - University of Sioux Falls eyes D2
CLICK HERE - Northern Sun high on USF's conference list
Canadian Schools
posted 5-20-09
CLICK HERE - Canada may be the key to GNAC's future
posted 5-22-09
CLICK HERE - Simon Fraser to apply for NCAA membership
American Mideast Conference
How will the changes in the American Mideast Conference effect the NAIA in the future? Will the dominos start to fall in other areas - Illinois and California schools could be the next ones to decide to move out of the NAIA. The other issues is how will the present AMC member schools survive the loss of present schools leaving, it should lead to several more changes if not to the NCAA, changes to another conference.
CLICK HERE - Mount Vernon Nazarene seeks NCAA status
CLICK HERE - Notre Dame (Ohio) seeks NCAA status
CLICK HERE - Cedarville seeks NCAA status
CLICK HERE - Rio Grande Accepts Invitation To Join Mid South
CLICK HERE - Malone, Walsh seek NCAA status
Dave Schmidt Appeared on Koza (ESPN LIMA) this past Saturday (3-28-09)
CLICK HERE - Koza Interview with Dave Schmidt
CLICK HERE - Actions of the Council of Presidents Related to NAIA – NCAA Collaboration
CLICK HERE - First Impressions of NAIA and NCAA D2 Research
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