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Dave Schmidt Originals

updated 1-21-11

CLICK HERE - TIME TO RECONSIDER A MOVE TO D2

updated 12-22-10

CLICK HERE - A Couple Of Suggestions For D2


NCAA D2 CONFERENCE CHANGES

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THE D2 WATCH

updated 1-5-12

CLICK HERE - 2012 Application for NCAA Division II Membership

The following is a list of schools we will be watching to see if they apply for D2 membership in June of 2012. This is only a projected list and the list will be updated during the year.

LAST UPDATED - 2-7-12

Nicholls State University (added to watch list 1-13-12)

Georgetown (Ky) College
++Cal State - San Marcos - confirmed they will apply (12-28-11)
Xavier University (La)
University of Virginia-Wise
Olivet Nazarene University (decided to remain in NAIA - Feb. 7, 2012)
Indiana Wesleyan University (decided to remain in NAIA - Oct. 3, 2011)
*Davenport University
*Daemen College - confirmed they will apply (1-4-12)
*Holy Names University - confirmed they will apply (1-4-12)
*Northwestern Oklahoma State University - 1-23-12 (confirmed in recent article)
*Oklahoma Christian University (2-7-12 - will apply)
*West Virginia Institute of Technology (may apply this year, joined USCAA- 11-18-11)
++ - did not apply last year, but has been turned down in the past

*- denotes school was denied D2 membership in 2011


updated 1-9-12

CLICK HERE - Regulations Governing Conference Membership For D2

Require a new member conference to contain at least 10 institutions, effective Aug. 1, 2013.

Require a new member conference to contain at least 10 active members to become an active conference, effective Aug. 1, 2013.

Provide the Management Council with the authority to place an annual limit on the number of applicant conferences that could be invited to active membership.

Require member conferences, effective Aug. 1, 2017, to be composed of at least eight active member institutions (waiver provision provided).

Require member conferences, effective Aug. 1, 2022, to be composed of at least 10 active member institutions (waiver provision provided).

Increase from two years to five the waiting period for a new Division II conference to become eligible for automatic qualification (two years for an active conference adding a sport), effective Aug. 1, 2013.

Create a three-year grace period for conferences falling no more than one institution below the minimum membership requirement during which the conference would continue to qualify for full membership privileges.

Require that an active Division II conference (or a conference applying for Division II membership) must have taken action to allow an institution to join the conference as a full member before that institution can be considered for active membership.


updated 5-24-11

"MAD RUSH" To D2 May Be Done

Indicators lead us to believe that the "MAD RUSH" for NAIA schools to join D2 may be coming to a halt after this June membership period.

Reasons why we see schools taking a "second look" at the move.

1- Economic conditions have not improved as fast as some would have liked to have seen, this includes the recent price jump in gas and transportation cost.

2- Concerns of schools in finding a D2 conference that will meet their athletic needs or just finding a conference to sponsor them. There are concerns about how many conferences that D2 will allowed to be certified in the future. At this point in time no limit has been voted on, but the issue has been discussed among current members. The potential loss of post-season play due to not finding a conference home after being accepted.

3- Concerns of future membership requirements that might add additional burdens to the athletic budget. Over the past several years the application continues to grow with more requirements of new members.

4- Schools are concerned about the length of time it will take to be approved for membership, this is due to the NCAA having a limit of 8 new members being accepted per year. Schools also are not willing to possibly be denied membership and hope to avoid the bad PR and embarrassment related to this.

5- Research shows that some consultants are not hearing from as many NAIA schools on studies to be completed as in the past. Plus, schools who have done studies and decided to pass up this years process.

6- Schools have concerns about adding additional full-time staff during this economy. Staffing requirements are costing more then earlier expected.

7- Schools have had enough time to consider the recent "rush" to switch from the NAIA and NCAA and have decided it is best to not move forward at this time. D2 helped with this process by limiting the number of schools it has added each year. Also schools are talking with other schools who are currently going through the process and seeing the time and effort it takes to make the move.

This July we will see how the process has changed and the effect it will have on the future D2 membership process.



Great Midwest Athletic Conference

updated 2-21-12

CLICK HERE - D2 - Winners and Losers in the New G-MAC

original story by THE SENIOR REPORTS Dave Schmidt

updated 2-21-12

CLICK HERE - Great Midwest Conference Officially Approved by NCAA

CLICK HERE - Trevecca Nazarene's next conference gains approval from NCAA

updated 2-20-12

CLICK HERE - It's Official! Great Midwest Athletic Conference Approved For Conference Status

updated 1-20-12

CLICK HERE - G-MAC conducts first joint council meeting

updated 12-1-11

CLICK HERE - Great Midwest Athletic Conference makes application with NCAA

updated 11-27-11

CLICK HERE - G-MAC hires Tom Daeger as commissioner


University of Sioux Falls

updated 2-18-12

CLICK HERE - USF enjoying smooth transition to NCAA Division II


UC San Diego

updated 2-15-12

CLICK HERE - The Big Vote: Students to decide athletic fate at UCSD


Georgetown College

updated 2-14-12

CLICK HERE - Georgetown College Athletic Study

Georgetown College contracted Collegiate Consulting to provide an analysis for the institution on three athletic affiliations including the NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III.


Union University

updated 2-13-12

CLICK HERE - Union coaches have difficult decisions


Azusa Pacific University

updated 2-10-12

CLICK HERE - APU, moving up to NCAA Division II, scores in recruiting


Olivet Nazarene University

updated 2-7-12

an email sent to The Senior Reports -

ONU will remain in the NAIA. The decision was made today, February 7.

Gary

Gary Newsome
Director of Athletics
Olivet Nazarene University

Oklahoma Christian University

updated 2-7-12

CLICK HERE - Oklahoma Christian to leave NAIA and apply for membership to NCAA Division II


Truman State University

updated 2-6-12

CLICK HERE - Truman State makes bid to join Great Lakes Valley Conference in 2013-14


California Baptist University

updated 2-2-12

CLICK HERE - USF men's soccer team to join Great Northwest Athletic Conference


California Baptist University

updated 1-27-12

CLICK HERE - MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cal Baptist joins MPSF


Northwestern Oklahoma State University

updated 1-23-12

CLICK HERE - New NWOSU football coach introduces himself to Kiwanians

He said he was confident the Rangers' application to join NCAA's Division II would be accepted this summer.


Abilene Christian University

updated 1-20-12

CLICK HERE - ACU officials meet with Southland Conference representatives about possible move to Division I


Incarnate Word

updated 1-18-12

CLICK HERE - Incarnate Word to make its Southland Conference pitch

CLICK HERE - Abilene Christian and UIW will make SLC pitches

updated 12-10-11

CLICK HERE - UIW ready to make move to D-I


Georgia Regents Consolidation

updated 1-13-12

CLICK HERE - Georgia Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan


Nicholls State University

updated 1-13-12

CLICK HERE - Nicholls athletics deal with budget cuts


Cedarville University

updated 1-12-12

CLICK HERE - Cedarville U. teams adapting to Division II play


Peach Belt Conference

updated 1-9-12

CLICK HERE - Peach Belt Conference to add one more member


Great West Conference

updated 1-7-12

CLICK HERE - UTPA, Great West to make pitch to NCAA


Angelo State University

ated 12-29-11

CLICK HERE - Ability to compete, money keep ASU out of Division I

updated 12-21-11

CLICK HERE - ASU will remain in NCAA's Division II


University of North Alabama

updated 12-29-11

CLICK HERE - Trustees’ division decision brings opposition from students, faculty

updated 11-18-11

CLICK HERE - Back to square one for Division I move

updated 11-17-11

CLICK HERE - Ohio Valley Conference will not expand

updated 12-20-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA: Game can stay here


Arkansas - Fort Smith

updated 12-10-11

CLICK HERE - UAFS Scraps Soccer Plan


McKendree University

updated 12-9-11

CLICK HERE - McKendree will make early entry into conference


Northern Kentucky University

updated 12-8-11

CLICK HERE - NKU will pay $200K to join Atlantic Sun

updated 12-1-11

CLICK HERE - A-Sun in 'evaluation process' with Northern Kentucky, commissioner says


GLIAC

updated 12-8-11

CLICK HERE - GLIAC to Offer Affiliate Membership to Notre Dame College (Ohio) in Four Sports


Great Midwest Athletic Conference

updated 12-1-11

CLICK HERE - Great Midwest Athletic Conference makes application with NCAA


updated 11-27-11

CLICK HERE - G-MAC hires Tom Daeger as commissioner


Northern Kentucky University

updated 11-18-11

CLICK HERE - OVC rejects Northern Kentucky's bid to join league


Trevecca Nazarene

updated 11-4-11

CLICK HERE - Trevecca Welcomed by Great Midwest Athletic Conference

updated 10-29-11

CLICK HERE - Trevecca readies for NCAA move by looking for conference


South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

updated 11-4-11

CLICK HERE - Mines committed to Division II move, adds soccer

updated 11-3-11

CLICK HERE - School of Mines to reveal Division II future Friday


University of New orleans

updated 11-1-11

CLICK HERE - New UNO President Will Have Input On Future Of Athletics


Malone and Walsh

updated 10-31-11

CLICK HERE - GLIAC Expands to Include Malone University and Walsh University Beginning in 2012-13

CLICK HERE - Malone, Walsh officially join league


Georgetown College

updated 10-31-11

CLICK HERE - Georgetown Will Not Join NCAA Division III, Still Considering D-II


GLIAC

updated 10-26-11

CLICK HERE - Malone and Walsh join a conference


St. Andrews

updated 10-25-11

CLICK HERE - St. Andrews leaving NCAA D-II, returning to NAIA


Great Midwest Athletic Conference

updated 10-18-11

CLICK HERE - Urbana, Cedarville join Great Midwest Athletic Conference

updated 10-17-11

CLICK HERE - Cedarville part of Great Midwest Athletic Conference


New Ohio Conference

updated 10-11-11

Comment from Conference Official
I am excited about the addition of Kentucky Wesleyan to our group. Not only will their addition give us the needed sixth institution, but they have a great reputation as a strong NCAA DII Athletic Program. The KWC President, Dr. Turner, and AD, Dave Williams, will add leadership and experience to our efforts as we move forward.

 
Alan L. Geist, Ph.D.
Director of Athletics
Cedarville University

CLICK HERE - VIDEO - KWC Staying D2, Leaving GLVC

CLICK HERE - Kentucky Wesleyan leaving Great Lakes Valley Conference, plans to form conference with Ohio schools

CLICK HERE - KWC to remain in Division II


Great Northwest Athletic Conference

updated 10-11-11

CLICK HERE - GNAC commissioner announces his resignation


Azusa Pacific University

updated 9-28-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA DII: A New Era for APU Athletics


University of New Orleans

updated 9-27-11

CLICK HERE - GSC Executive Commitee Votes to Count UNO Contests for 2011-12

updated 9-26-11

CLICK HERE - Manning, Crumb, Newman and Norris Headline UNO Football Development Committee

updated 9-24-11

CLICK HERE - Division II football at UNO becoming more than just an idea


Conference Carolinas

updated 9-26-11

CLICK HERE - CONFERENCE CAROLINAS: No doom and gloom at St. Andrews


Roberts Wesleyan College

updated 9-21-11

CLICK HERE - Roberts Wesleyan will face new set of rivals

updated 9-20-11

CLICK HERE - Raiders Join East Coast Conference


Dallas Baptist University

updated 9-19-11

CLICK HERE - Baseball Accepts Invitation to Join WAC


Dixie State College

updated 9-18-11

CLICK HERE - DSC makes strides five years after moving to Division II


University of the Incarnate Word

updated 9-17-11

CLICK HERE - University of the Incarnate Word 's football goal: Division I


East Coast Conference

updated 9-14-11

CLICK HERE - ECC to Restructure, Mercyhurst Gets Bounced


Flagler College

updated 9-8-11

CLICK HERE - Flagler College's big move paying off


William Jewell College

updated 9-8-11

CLICK HERE - School begins final year of transition-William Jewell College: Moving to NCAA Division II


Gulf South Conference

updated 9-7-11

GSC Commissioner Nate Salant, addresses the present state of the Gulf South Conference, as well as expansion efforts that GSC fans can expect.

He is joined by UNA president and GSC chair, Dr. William Cale.

updated 8-20-11

CLICK HERE - Gulf South good F.I.T. for Panthers' football team

updated 8-19-11

CLICK HERE - GSC Adds Florida Tech To Its Football Membership

updated 8-1-11

CLICK HERE - Gulf South, Florida Tech may hook up for football

updated 7-25-11

CLICK HERE - Gulf South Conference committee approves Shorter, Union for membership

updated 7-23-11

CLICK HERE - Salant: Success in GSC not about size but strength


Kentucky Wesleyan College

CLICK HERE - David Williams named Director of Athletics


University of West Florida

updated 8-18-11

CLICK HERE - Athletic Visioning Plan

CLICK HERE - UWF ready for football


University of North Alabama

Email response the the Senior Reports - 8-18-11

Mr. Schmidt,

This past June our Board of Trustees adopted a resolution that will take UNA to Division I athletics provided a series of benchmarks are achieved over the ensuing 12 months. One of those benchmarks is to meet all NCAA requirements for D-I status, and among those requirements is an invitation to membership from an established D-I conference. We have had discussions with the Ohio Valley Conference about our interest in them and their possible interest in UNA. The OVC understands that another of our benchmarks is a fundraising goal of $3M over this next year, which we are in the early stages of initiating, and that we must show that there is community support for this move. UNA holds the OVC in very high regard and believes that our university is a good fit athletically and academically with their member universities. As these initiatives and discussions are unfolding, we should note that the Gulf South Conference is having excellent success in rebuilding and is emerging from its recent loss of six members as a strong and vital league. Thus, to answer your initial question, the future for UNA athletics is quite secure.

UNA President Dr.Bill Cale

updated 8-17-11

CLICK HERE - UNA gets visit from OVC

updated 7-29-11

CLICK HERE - UNA could be future OVC candidate

NOTE: Story on this subject is second part of article


Ohio Valley Conference

8-16-11

email reply to THE SENIOR REPORTS

As far as specific schools go, it has been and remains our policy that we do not publicly comment on schools who are not members of the Ohio Valley Conference.

More broadly on expansion, we have said before that the OVC is not out to add members simply to add members to our Conference. However, if the right opportunity presented itself with an institution that makes sense and would be a good fit both academically and athletically, then we would move forward from that point.

from Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations, Ohio Valley Conference

EDITOR'S NOTE - A September meeting of OVC Presidents will take place -- if there is business relating to membership to discuss that would be a time when it would happen (whether it was an official agenda item or not).


Angelo State University

updated 8-17-11

CLICK HERE - Bring on the Blue Devils? Let's think hard before chanting that

updated 8-6-11

CLICK HERE - Angelo State to weigh possibility of D-I move

updated 8-5-11

CLICK HERE - Angelo State University Athletic Assessment Planned


Black Hills State University

updated 8-8-11

CLICK HERE - BHSU continues transition to NCAA


Mexico

updated 8-12-11

CLICK HERE - Mexican interests inquire about Division II membership


Lambuth University

updated 8-8-11

CLICK HERE - Lambuth campus 'is alive'


TranSouth Conference

updated 8-3-11

CLICK HERE - TranSouth Conference Votes To Exclude Trevecca Nazarene


University of Virginia's College at Wise

updated 8-2-11

CLICK HERE - University of Virginia's College at Wise Invitation From WVIAC Received


University of New Orleans

UNO AD Amy Champion Talks about adding football

University of New Orleans

updated 7-21-11

CLICK HERE - Adding football key for future of UNO athletics

updated 7-19-11

CLICK HERE - UNO Athletic Director Amy Champion quickly maps out her vision for the school


NCAA

updated 7-26-11

CLICK HERE - Racy named an American Council on Education Fellow


JUST IN - Ohio Valley Conference (D1)

(7-25-11) - According to my contact on Friday, OVC AD meetings are today and tomorrow and he thinks UNA and NKU will get tabled until Sept, but both schools were asked to submit membership proposal and both institutions did submit. He told me it will definitely happen for NKU, UNA ...could be interesting there were comments made by Dr. Cale at the GSC Awards Banquet that have reached back to the OVC, but the press did not pick up on.

(7-4-11) - According to sources - University of North Alabama and Northern Kentucky University will receive OVC invites sometime in mid- to late-July.


Daemen College

updated 7-19-11

CLICK HERE - Daemen College Hires New AD


Great American Conference

updated 7-16-11

CLICK HERE - Good news, bad news for GAC: Southern Nazarene in, NW out of the NCAA Division II process


NCAA D2

updated 7-15-11

CLICK HERE - Oklahoma's NCAA Division II schools are at a crossroads


Who is in? Who is out?

Official List of Schools Who Applied

updated 7-14-11

Thanks to the folks at D2

The following institutions applied for Division II membership as of the June1, 2011 deadline

Azusa Pacific University (California);
*Davenport University (Michigan);
*Daemen College (New York);
Fresno Pacific University (California); 
*Holy Names University (California); 
McMurry University (Texas);
*Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma);
*Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma);
Point Loma Nazarene University (California);  
Roberts Wesleyan University (New York);
Shorter University (Georgia);
Southern Nazarene University (Oklahoma);
Trevecca Nazarene University (Tennessee);
Union University (Tennessee);
*West Virginia Institute of Technology (West Virginia).
Young Harris College (Georgia)
* - were not accepted into D2 membership

IN

NCAA D2

updated 7-14-11

CLICK HERE - Five new active members join Division II

Class of 2011

updated 7-13-11

CLICK HERE - Ten schools accepted into D-II membership process

Shorter University

7-12-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA accepts Shorter’s application for NCAA II membership process


Young Harris College

updated 7-12-11

CLICK HERE - Young Harris College Achieves Candidacy for NCAA Division II Membership

Roberts Wesleyan College

updated 7-13-11

CLICK HERE - Roberts Wesleyan Moving Up To NCAA DII Athletics

updated 7-12-11

CLICK HERE - Roberts Wesleyan Approved for NCAA DII Membership Process

McMurry University

updated 7-13-11

CLICK HERE - McMurry accepted into NCAA Division II candidacy period

updated 7-12-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA accepts McMurry's application to transition to Division II

Fresno Pacific University

updated 7-11-11

Point Loma Nazarene University

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - PLNU Approved for NCAA Division II Membership

Azusa Pacific University

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - Azusa Pacific Accepted Into NCAA Division II Membership Process

Trevecca Nazarene University

updated 7-12-11

CLICK HERE - VIDEO - NCAA Accepts Trevecca's Application

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA Accepts Trevecca's Application for Division II Provisional Membership

CLICK HERE - Trevecca Nazarene charts own course with move to NCAA

Southern Nazarene University

updated 7-12-11

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA Accepts Southern Nazarene Into Division II Membership Process

Union University

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA approves Union's application for NCAA Division II membership process

OUT

Davenport University

updated 7-15-11

CLICK HERE - Davenport denied in bid to become Division II school for athletics

updated 7-12-11

NCAA DECISION ON DAVENPORT APPLICATION - Davenport Remains in NAIA

In a conference call with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday afternoon, Davenport University officials were informed that they were not extended an invitation to begin the membership process for Division II. Davenport University will remain competitive in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Davenport began the consideration for application into NCAA Division II in December of 2009 and completed the application and strategic plan after completing a feasibility study. The application was submitted to the NCAA on June 1, 2011.

According to an NCAA spokesman that was on the call with DU officials, this was one of the most competitive years for application based on the 16 schools that applied.

“As we are disappointed with the decision, we felt we put forward a strong application for consideration to start the Division II membership process, but like the NCAA stated, it was a very competitive year to gain an invitation, said Director of Athletics Paul Lowden. ”We will focus our efforts on evaluating what the next step will be for Davenport University’s athletic department.”

Davenport University had a banner year in 2010-11 highlighted by three national championships and the school captured its first ever Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) All-Sports Trophy. The school also had its highest finish in the NACDA Learfield Director’s Cup Standings in the NAIA.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

updated 7-12-11

NORTHWESTERN’S BID FOR NCAA MEMBERSHIP TURNED DOWN

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s application for membership in NCAA Division II will not move forward this year.

Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, was informed Tuesday by the NCAA Division II membership committee that Northwestern will not be granted candidacy status for the 2011-12 academic year.

“The decision is disappointing, however, we knew going into this process that at least 16 schools were vying for only a limited number of slots,” said Cunningham. “The NCAA received a number of strong applications, including ours, but the limited number of openings made it an extremely competitive process.” Cunningham said the decision will not deter the school from its goal of moving to the NCAA.

“The factors that led us to seek NCAA membership are still in place and we intend to enhance our application and reapply at the next available opportunity,” she said.

Despite the setback, officials with the Great American Conference continue to support their decision to offer the institution provisional membership.

"We're disappointed that Northwestern was not accepted into the NCAA Division II membership process this cycle, but the Great American Conference stands behind the school,” said Will Prewett, commissioner. “The GAC is very confident that this will only be a delay in Northwestern’s eventual admission to the conference and Division II. We will do all that we can to aid in that process."

West Virginia Tech

updated 7-14-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA again turns down WVU Tech

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - WVU Tech NCAA Application Unsuccessful

From Sources

updated 7-12-11

Sources are telling us that Daemen College and Oklahoma Christian were denied membership. We are hoping to verify and have emails out to both schools.


2011 Membership Updates

Black Hills State University

updated 7-14-11

CLICK HERE - BHSU's transitional year taking shape

Maryville University

updated 7-12-11

CLICK HERE - Maryville University approved for NCAA Division II

California Baptist University

updated 7-11-11

CBU has been moved to year two in the transition process. We are also excited to see Azusa Pacific, Point Loma, and Fresno Pacific get into the DII process.

Micah Parker, Ph.D.-Director of Athletics-California Baptist University

University of Sioux Falls

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - USF Gains Third Year of NCAA DII Provisional Status

William Jewell College

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - William Jewell Advances to Year Three of NCAA Division II Membership Transition Process

Lindenwood University

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA Advances Lindenwood to Second Candidacy Year

McKendree College

updated 7-11-11

CLICK HERE - McKENDREE UNIVERSITY ADVANCES TO CANDIDACY YEAR TWO IN NCAA DIVISION II MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

updated 7-11-11

Malone and Walsh

CLICK HERE - Malone University One Step Closer to Full NCAA Div. II Membership

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

updated 7-11-11

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology received word at 9 AM this morning the university’s athletic program had been moved forward to Candidacy Year Two (Yea!) --- Dick Kaiser, AD

Ursuline College

updated 7-11-11

Ursuline College approved to move to year 2- Cindy McKnight - Athletic Director

updated 7-10-11

Union University

CLICK HERE - Union waiting on D-II decision

CLICK HERE - Looking at the field

updated 7-9-11

Ohio Dominican University

CLICK HERE - Ohio Dominican Full-time D2 Member

Academy of Art University

CLICK HERE - Academy of Art University One Step Closer to Official NCAA Division II Membership

Dominican University

CLICK HERE - Dominican granted full D-II membership

updated 7-8-11

Minot State University

CLICK HERE - MSU moves to Year Three in process to NCAA Division II

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

CLICK HERE - UAFS Officially Joins Division II

CLICK HERE - NCAA grants UAFS active member status; adds soccer

Cedarville University

CLICK HERE - Cedarville University receives NCAA D-II provisional year

CLICK HERE - Cedarville approved for final year in NCAA membership process, seeks Div II status for 2012-13

Cal St.-East Bay

CLICK HERE - Cal St.-East Bay gains DII status


D2 SCOREBOARD

EDITOR'S NOTE

updated 6-4-11

Mid-South Conference Summer meeting
The most notable change to come out of Wednesday’s meetings was the change in membership in the Mid-South Conference. Because it has petitioned to join the ranks of NCAA D-II schools, West Virginia Tech will not be eligible next season for post-season play in the MSC. All schools will still play the Bears in all sports but the games will not count as conference contests.

updated 6-2-11

Oklahoma Christian University

RELIABLE SOURCE CONFIRMED BY SCHOOL - Rogers State has decided to wait a year on their application and that Oklahoma Christian did submit an application.

updated 6-1-11

16 APPLICANTS

Sources tell us that 16 schools have applied for D2 membership by today's deadline. Davenport and McMurry have been verified by this source as well.(see info below from an earlier SR posting)

We also think that two other schools are a part of the last three schools not verified by these schools - Point Park University and Rogers State University. This based on several information sources.

According to D2 membership possibly more then eight schools could be accepted if applications meet the high standards of application during this process.

EDITOR'S NOTE

updated 5-27-11

No confirmation from these 2 schools, but all indications are that they have applied for D2 membership.

Davenport University (NAIA) and McMurry University (D3). Davenport University's AD Paul Lowden has just stepped down as Hockey Coach, something that D2 prefers and requires that the AD not be in a coaching position. McMurry's web site confirmed earlier this year that the board approved the move to D2.

EDITOR'S NOTE

updated 5-22-11

We asked the NCAA to verify D2 applications as they came in for the upcoming June period. Below is their email reply to us:

Good Afternoon Dave,

Thank you for your continued interest in the Division II membership process. We will not be releasing information regarding applicants for Division II membership until the Division II Membership Committee has an opportunity to review each application and make a determination regarding Division II membership. Please look for an official press release on or after July 11, 2011. If you have additional question, please let me know.

Leslie

Leslie Schuemann - Assistant Director of Academic and Membership Affairs - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

We are deeply disappointed in this reply, especially when it involves state schools who are filing an application. We will continue to update our list below when schools update us. A special thanks to all of the schools below who have replied to our request. Our hope was to verify the process and allow schools applying to D2 to know the playing field. Apparently the NCAA (both D2 and D3) feel that "secret" meetings outweigh the common good of future members and the public.

WILL APPLY
7-3-11
Trevecca Nazarene University - (NAIA)

6-14-11
West Virginia University of Technology - (NAIA)

6-2-11
Oklahoma Christian University (NAIA)

5-12-11
Shorter University (NAIA)
Southern Nazarene University (NAIA)

4-29-11
Union University (NAIA)

4-27-11
Holy Names University (NAIA)
Young Harris College (NJCAA)

4-26-11
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NAIA)

4-22-11 
Daemen College (NAIA)
Point Loma Nazarene University (NAIA)

4-21-11
Azusa Pacific University (NAIA)
Fresno Pacific University (NAIA)
Roberts Wesleyan University (NAIA)
UNDECIDED
4-25-11
Point Park University (NAIA)
WILL NOT APPLY
7-5-11
College of Coastal Georgia (NJCAA) - 
will join the NAIA

5-24-11
The Master's College (NAIA)

4-28-11
Colorado College (D3)

4-26-11
University of British Columbia (NAIA)
Carlow University (NAIA)
Freed-Hardeman University (NAIA)
Martin Methodist College (NAIA)

4-25-11
Concordia University (Calif) (NAIA)

4-21-11
California State University San Marcos (NAIA)- plans to do so next year
San Diego Christian College (NAIA)
Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA)
SENT EMAIL - NO RESPONSE AS OF 5-18-11
Auburn University - Montgomery (NAIA)
Davenport University (NAIA)
Lee University (NAIA)
Trevecca Nazarene University (NAIA) (confirmed thru sources they did)
McMurry University (D3)
Rogers State University (NAIA)
above information verified by schools


University of North Alabama

updated 7-9-11

CLICK HERE - New Great American Conference rekindles old rivalries


University of North Alabama

updated 7-6-11

CLICK HERE - University of North Alabama to pursue NCAA Division I status

updated 6-22-11

CLICK HERE - Gulf South members working through football challenges

updated 6-18-11

CLICK HERE - The Transition into Division I - University of North Alabama

updated 6-14-11

CLICK HERE - Terry Bowden sees the need for North Alabama to make this move to Division I

updated 6-13-11

CLICK HERE - UNA Board Approves Resolution to Pursue NCAA Division I Status


Shorter University

updated 7-3-11

CLICK HERE - Shorter Athletics broke barriers, blazed new paths in 2010-11

“We just have to wait and see, but we’re comfortable with where we are whether we become a member of the NCAA or stay in the NAIA,” said Peterson, noting that a decision is expected by late July. “There are a lot of good schools that have applied [for NCAA II membership]. We’ve been told that the NCAA has set the limit to admit eight schools and that 20 have applied.”


West Virginia Tech

updated 7-4-11

CLICK HERE - NCAA return won't guarantee WVC reunion for Tech

updated 6-14-11

CLICK HERE - WVU Tech makes another bid for NCAA Division II


University of New Orleans

updated 6-22-11

CLICK HERE - University of New Orleans receives unanimous approval from the Gulf South Conference

CLICK HERE - UNO joins GSC, brings Argos new challenge

updated 6-21-11

CLICK HERE - GSC Admits UNO for Conference Membership


Great Lakes Valley Conference

updated 6-17-11

CLICK HERE - Changes could be coming for GLVC schools


Pacific West Conference

updated 6-15-11

CLICK HERE - Dixie State athletics to benefit with increase in PacWest membership

updated 6-4-11

CLICK HERE - Central Washington University to welcome Azusa Pacific into GNAC for football

updated 6-2-11

CLICK HERE - Azusa Pacific leaving GSAC for Pacific West

updated 6-1-11

CLICK HERE - PacWest eyes expansion for 2012-13

CLICK HERE - Holy Names University Joins PacWest Conference

CLICK HERE - Azusa Pacific Joins PacWest

CLICK HERE - FPU to join Pacific West Conference

CLICK HERE - PLNU accepts PacWest invitation, closes in on D-II status


New Conference Forming

updated 6-8-11

CLICK HERE - Urbana, Cedarville help form league

updated 6-7-11

CLICK HERE - Cedarville part of new athletic conference venture


Black Hills State University

updated 6-7-11

CLICK HERE - Black Hill State to join RMAC next year

updated 5-27-11

CLICK HERE - BHSU to join RMAC



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CLICK HERE - 2010 NCAA D2 Site (past links)

CLICK HERE - Archives from early 2010 and 2009


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EZStream - Little East Launches LittleEast.mobi

CLICK HERE - Click here for link to article on NCAA website

NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Little East Conference office, in partnership with EZStream, launched its latest enhancement to its conference media campaign, - LittleEast.mobi is an extension of LittleEast.tv which will allow viewers to watch selected video-streamed conference contests free of charge on their mobile smartphones.

“I am excited to announce this new media collaboration between EZStream and the Little East Conference,” Commissioner Jonathan C. Harper said. “LittleEast.mobi will allow fans, parents, alumni and student-athletes to view selected contests on any smartphone free of charge. Once again, EZStream has proved to be at the forefront of new media by providing video streaming to the most popular phones that LittleEast.tv viewers own. No longer do our fans need to be in front of a computer to view these broadcasts.”

Click here to see the Little East Conference broadcast site

The Little East is the first conference in any of the three NCAA Divisions to feature this application. Viewers will be able to watch selected contests on Android, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, and Flash platforms.

The Little East Conference office will launch its newest feature on Feb. 15 by showcasing two of the conference’s long-standing basketball rivalries. The first contest will pit Eastern Connecticut State University at Western Connecticut State University in a crucial women’s basketball tilt at 5:30 p.m. Approximately two hours later, fans will be able to view the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Rhode Island College men’s basketball game from Providence.

The conference office will also select a pair of marquee matchups on the final afternoon of the Little East schedule on Saturday, Feb. 19. These four conference contests will serve as a prelude to the 2011 Little East Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship. The semifinal and championship rounds of the men’s and women’s tournament will be broadcasted on both LittleEast.tv and LittleEast.mobi between Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. The Little East champion will earn an automatic qualifier into the 2011 NCAA Division III Tournament.

The Little East debuted LittleEast.tv on Feb. 4, 2008, when the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hosted Tufts University in a men’s basketball non-conference game. Since its initial appearance, the Little East has expanded its coverage to all 19 championship sports. During the 2009-10 academic year, the conference office video-streamed a total of 16 Little East Championships. The Little East in partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University broadcasted both the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Division III Baseball New England Regional Championships in Mansfield, Conn. attracting over 40,000 combined viewers.

EZStream prides itself as the easiest and most cost-effective way available to create and present streaming audio and video. Websites powered by the EZStream system provide some of the best content on the Internet today. In the past six years, EZStream sites have delivered over 120,000 audio and video broadcasts to millions of viewers and listeners worldwide.

Initially formed in 1986 as a six-team men's and women's basketball conference, the Little East Conference has since grown to its present eight-school membership, sponsoring championship play in 19 intercollegiate athletics: baseball; men's and women's basketball; men's and women's cross country; field hockey; men's and women's lacrosse; men's and women's soccer; softball; women's swimming; men's and women's tennis; men's and women's indoor track; men's and women's outdoor track and women's volleyball.

10 Reasons to use EZStream

1.Conference level events are FREE! 
2.Schools can generate new revenue using the EZStream platform. 
3.Your Conference will receive a customized broadcast web page at no charge.  
Ad banner tools included! 
4.All conference school broadcasts will automatically upload on to your 
conference broadcast web page.  
5.Great public relations tool!  All conference and school events under one site! 
6.Schools can keep their own sites! 
7.New online replacement to "Game Tape Exchange". 
8.Outstanding recruiting tool for parents and athletes to view school games. 
9.EZStream support on call 24/7. Opportunity to secure League wide Sponsor 
Deals by having all schools moving in the same direction under one umbrella 
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For more information on EZStream and our new EZStream Mobile offering, please email or call me.

 
Chris Morgan
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
EZStream
Office: (603) 606-1592
Cell: (603)315-0123
Email: Chris@EZStream.com


THE SENIOR REPORTS
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