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 THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 6222Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222317/917-6222ncaa.orgAugust 2008
[ISSN 1093-3158]
Text Prepared By:
NCAA Membership Services Sta.
Production By:
NCAA Membership Services Sta.
This publication incorporates the legislative actions of the 102nd annual NCAAConvention, January 10-14, 2008. In addition, interpretations identified by theDivision III Interpretations and Legislation Committee, noncontroversial amend-ments adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.3.1.1.1,and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to5.4.1.1.1, are included in the Manual. Legislation approved by the 102nd Conventionis set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision.Interpretations included by the committee, noncontroversial amendments and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Council are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date. Readers seeking the legisla-tive history of a given provision (e.g., earlier dates of adoption or revision) should consult the appropriate paragraphs in the 1988-89 NCAA Manual or the NCAAmembership services staff.
Distributed to: directors o athletics; aculty athletics representatives; seniorwoman administrators; presidents or chancellors; conerence commissioners;compliance oicers; and provisional, ailiated and corresponding members.NCAA, NCAA logo and National Collegiate Athletic Association are registeredmarks o the Association and use in any manner is prohibited unless priorapproval is obtained rom the Association.©2008 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
 
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DIvIsIon III PhIlosoPhy sTaTeMenT
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ConsTITuTIon
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1.1
Name .......................................................................1
1.2
Purposes .................................................................1
1.3
Fundamental Policy ...........................................1
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2.01
General Principle .................................................3
2.1
The Principle o Institutional Controland Responsibility .........................................3
2.2
The Principle o Student-Athlete Well-Being ..................................................................3
2.3
The Principle o Gender Equity ......................4
2.4
The Principle o Sportsmanship andEthical Conduct ..............................................4
2.5
The Principle o Sound AcademicStandards ..........................................................4
2.6
The Principle o Nondiscrimination .............4
2.7
The Principle o Diversity withinGovernance Structures ................................4
2.8
The Principle o Rules Compliance ...............4
2.9
The Principle o Amateurism ..........................4
2.10
The Principle o Competitive Equity ............5
2.11
The Principle Governing Recruiting .............5
2.12
The Principle Governing Eligibility ...............5
2.13
The Principle Governing Financial Aid ........5
2.14
The Principle Governing Playing andPractice Seasons .............................................5
2.15
The Principle Governing PostseasonCompetition and Contests Sponsoredby Noncollegiate Organizations ...............5
2.16
The Principle Governing the Economyo Athletics Program Operation ...............5
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3.01
General Principles ...............................................7
3.02
Denitions and Applications ..........................7
3.1
Eligibility or Membership ...............................8
3.2
Active Membership ............................................9
3.3
Member Conerence ........................................12
3.4
Aliated Membership ....................................14
3.5
Corresponding Membership ........................15
3.7
Dues o Members ..............................................17
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4.01
General Principles .............................................19
4.02
Denitions and Applications ........................19
4.1
Executive Committee ......................................20
4.4
Presidents Council ............................................21
4.8
Management Council ......................................22
4.9
Committees/Cabinets .....................................23
4.11
Administrative Committee ............................23
4.13
Geographical Regions .....................................23
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5.01
General Principles .............................................27
5.02
Denitions and Applications ........................27
5.1
Conventions and Meetings ...........................27
5.2
Elements o Legislation ..................................30
5.3
Amendment Process .......................................31
5.4
Other Legislative and AmendmentProcedures .....................................................37
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6.01
General Principles .............................................41
6.1
Institutional Governance ...............................41
6.2
Budgetary Control ............................................42
6.3
Sel-Study and Evaluation ..............................42
6.4
Responsibility or Actions o OutsideEntities .............................................................43
oPeraTIng Bylaws
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10.01
General Principles .............................................45
10.02
Denitions and Applications ........................45
10.1
Unethical Conduct ...........................................45
10.2
Knowledge o Use o Banned Drugs ..........46
10.3
Sports Wagering Activities ............................46
10.4
Disciplinary Action ...........................................46
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11.01
General Principle ...............................................47
11.1
Conduct o Athletics Personnel ...................47
11.2
Contractual Agreements ................................48
11.3
Compensation and Remuneration .............48
11.4
Employment o High SchoolPreparatory School or Two-YearCollege Coaches ...........................................48
11.6
Limitations on Scouting o Opponents ....48
11.8
Division III Rules Test—AnnualRequirement ..................................................48
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12.01
General Principles .............................................49
12.02
Denitions and Applications ........................49
12.1
General Regulations ........................................50
12.2
Involvement with Proessional Teams .......53
12.3
Use o Agents .....................................................55
12.4
Employment .......................................................55
12.5
Promotional Activities .....................................56
12.6
Financial Donations rom OutsideOrganizations ................................................60
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13.01
General Principles .............................................63
13.02
Denitions and Applications ........................63
13.1
Contacts and Evaluations ..............................65
13.2
Oers and Inducements .................................67
13.4
Recruiting Materials .........................................68
13.5
Transportation ...................................................69
13.6
Ocial Visit ..........................................................70
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