NCAA MEMBERSHIP -- CONDITIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP -- EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REVIEW -- PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE

Status: Adopted Final

Intent: To specify that failure to complete an equity, diversity and inclusion review at least once every five years shall subject an institution to a penalty pursuant to a penalty structure and timeline maintained by the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee.

Constitution: Amend 3.2.4, as follows:

Source: NCAA Division I Council (Strategic Vision and Planning Committee)

Effective Date:August 1, 2020

Proposal Category: Amendment

Topical Area: NCAA Membership

Rationale: Completion of the once-in-five years equity, diversity and inclusion review helps ensure consistent progress toward a more diverse Association and is consistent with Foundational Goal No. 5 of the Board of Directors Strategic Areas of Emphasis for 2018-23. Creating a penalty structure for noncompliance with this membership requirement will emphasize the importance completing the review in a timely manner. The fine structure will be similar to the existing fine structure for other membership requirements. Enabling the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee to establish and maintain the specific fine structure and timeline in its policies and procedures allows for more nimble reactions to changes in the divisional financial environment, as well as any legislated changes.

Division I Commitment addressed by proposal: The Commitment to Institutional Control and Compliance and The Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

Is the proposal consequential or nationally significant?: Yes. Legislation related to the Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is nationally significant.

Is the proposal enforceable and how do the merits outweigh monitoring burdens?: Yes. This proposal does not include a monitoring burden.

How does the proposal support student-athlete success/well-being?: This proposal would encourage an institution to complete a diversity, equity and inclusion review, which would help support a more diverse and inclusive environment for student-athletes.

Estimated Budget Impact: None, if an institution completes the once-in-five years equity, diversity and inclusion review.

Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.

History

Nov 15, 2019:	In Progress
Jan 22, 2020:	Adopted by Council	Adopted as noncontroversial legislation.
Jan 22, 2020:	Adopted Final

Legislative References

Division	Number	Title
I	3.2.4	Conditions and Obligations of Membership.
I	3.2.4.3	Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Review.