Changing from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II

Changing from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II Brown-Bag Seminar McKendree University September 8, 2010

Student Population Segments on Lebanon Campus Brown Bag Seminar

Basic Comparison of Undergraduates Lebanon Campus Brown Bag Seminar

GPA Comparison of Athletes and Non-Athletes Brown Bag Seminar

Retention Rate Comparison of Athletes and Non-Athletes Brown Bag Seminar

Graduation Rate Comparison of Athletes and Non-Athletes Brown Bag Seminar

Reasons for McKendree to join the NCAA Division II • Our university continues to grow in every way. It is time to take the next growth step with our athletics program. • The NCAA is a very recognizable and will help us in our recruiting efforts for both students and student-athletes. • Based on this recognizability, NCAA membership will enhance the credibility and also the quality across the board of McKendree’s athletic programs as well as sport-related majors: Physical Education, Athletic Training, and Sport Management (under development). • NCAA membership will further promote the identity of McKendree University in Southern Illinois. Brown Bag Seminar

Reasons for McKendree to join the NCAA Division II continued • Membership in the NCAA will open up opportunities for potential sponsors and advertisers. • We feel confident that membership in the NCAA will help grow our university endowment fund and further encourage alumni and others to participate in our annual and capital fund-raising campaigns. • On the athletic field of competition, NCAA membership will pit McKendree against high quality, regional and more universally recognized institutions. Brown Bag Seminar

Why NCAA Division II?What About the Other NCAA Divisions? The Following are the Requirements or Norms for the various NCAA Divisions: This information indicates that Division II is the Best Fit for McKendree University. Brown Bag Seminar

Information about the Change from NAIA to NCAA Division II • Time course of change. • Increased emphasis on compliance. • Administrative and Oversight changes. • Differences between NAIA and NCAA. Brown Bag Seminar

Time Frame for the Change to NCAA Division II *The NAIA ban on post-season honors and championships is being appealed. +Arrangements for post-season tournaments and games are being explored. There is a Waiver Process in the NCAA enabling limited championship opportunities. Brown Bag Seminar

NCAA Compliance A key difference of the NCAA from the NAIA is the compliance required by the NCAA for their rules and regulations. For example, the following are carefully controlled: • Practice times, • Squad size, • Number of Scholarships, • Number and gender of sports, • Use of banned drugs and stimulants, • Grades and eligibility, and • Recruiting practices. NCAA has procedures in place to ensure compliance using self-reporting and onsite testing and inspections. Brown Bag Seminar

Administrative Changes We are incorporating NCAA regulations and administrative structures as soon as possible. Athletic Administration (NCAA): • Dr. Todd Reynolds—Director of Athletics • Kim Smallheer—Director of Compliance • Melissa Ringhausen—Senior Women’s Administrator • Dr. Peter Will—Faculty Athletic Representative Brown Bag Seminar

NCAA-Mandated Committees • Compliance Committee • Athletic Program Oversight Committee • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Brown Bag Seminar

Compliance Committee The role of this committee is to evaluate and help assure compliance with NCAA Division II procedures, rules, and regulations. The following are the current members of this committee: • Kim Smallheer—Compliance Officer and Chair • Deborah Larson—Registrar • Beth Juehne—Financial Aid • Dr. Peter Will—Faculty Athletic Representative • Josie Blasdel—Admissions • Scott Billhartz—Development • Paul Zinck—Business Office Brown Bag Seminar

Athletics Program Oversight Committee The role of the Athletics Program Oversight Committee is to provide an independent internal review of the Athletics Program. Members of this committee are: • Dr. Tami Eggleston—Associate Dean and College of Arts and Sciences • Dr. Jean Sampson—School of Business • Dr. Ann Collins—College of Arts and Sciences • Dr. Darryn Diuguid—School of Education • Dr. Deanne Riess—School of Nursing and Health Professions • Mr. Jeff Campbell—Director of Alumni Relations Brown Bag Seminar

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee • The role of this committee is to represent student-athletes in the governance and oversight of the athletics program. • The committee has a representative from each intercollegiate sports teams (men’s and women’s teams are represented). Brown Bag Seminar

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Brown Bag Seminar

Comparison of NAIA Core Valuesand NCAA Division II Attributes Brown Bag Seminar

Comparison of McKendree University and Typical NCAA Division II Institutions *Includes some institutions without football. **Includes Ice Hockey and Bowling. Brown Bag Seminar

Changing to NCAA Division II will Impact Various Practices Involving Students • Conferences—new conferences will have a scheduling impact over the next three years (fewer home games) and will necessitate developing new rivalries. • Teams and Scholarships—our Junior Varsity and Club teams may be changed by NCAA scholarship and student-aid regulations. • Academic Eligibility Requirements—first year students and transfer student regulations will change. Brown Bag Seminar

Athletic Conference Changes Brown Bag Seminar

Potential New ConferenceGreat Lakes Valley Conference *Few institutions have football, wrestling, ice hockey and bowling. Brown Bag Seminar

Athletic Teams and Scholarships *Includes institutions without football. **Includes Ice Hockey and Bowling. Brown Bag Seminar

NAIA Academic Eligibility for First-Year Students Graduate from an accredited high school. Comply with two of the following: • Earn a 2.000 GPA overall. • Graduate in the upper half of their high school class. • Score an 18 or greater in the Enhanced ACT. Brown Bag Seminar

NCAA DII Academic Eligibility for First-Year Students For students enrolling in a Division II college between now and July 31, 2013, and who want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during their first year, they must: • Graduate from high school; • Complete these 14 core courses: • 3 years of English • 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by their high school) • 2 additional years of English, math, or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 3 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy); • Earn a 2.000 grade-point average or better in the core courses; and • Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Brown Bag Seminar

GPA Eligibility Comparison for Academic Progress Brown Bag Seminar

Information Available • NAIA manuals are available online at http://naia.cstv.com/. • NCAA manual is available on reserve in Holman Library and is also online at http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal. • Student-Athlete Handbook is on reserve in Holman Library, and is available from Division or School Chairs and from faculty secretaries. Brown Bag Seminar

Changing from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II