An important revelation was shared with NCAA membership today, with the chair of the Board of Governors providing a look at the draft constitution that has been being developed since August, as well as key dates related to the process.Below is the memo in full:
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Dear colleagues,
I share with you today the draft
constitution for the NCAA, developed by the Constitution
Committee.
Since its formation this August, the Constitution Committee has been at work
to develop a new draft Constitution for the NCAA, soliciting input from many
groups on the most important elements of a new governance framework. Thanks
to the feedback from member schools and conferences, advocacy groups, coaches
and students, this process has been an example of how we can work together to
modernize college sports and meet the needs of students engaged in
intercollegiate athletics—today and for the future. We have reached an
important milestone in our efforts. Over the next two months, we will engage
in the next phase of our work. Here’s what to expect moving forward:
- Nov. 15: A Special Convention
is held which will provide time for each division to discuss their
feedback on the draft constitution and time for a full group
discussion.
- Nov. 15–20: The initial
comment and feedback period lasts five days past the Special Convention.
- Nov. 21–Dec. 5: The
Constitution Committee reviews the feedback.
- Dec. 6–11: There is a second
comment/feedback period for member schools and conferences.
- Dec. 15: The Constitution
Committee provides its final recommendations to the Board of Governors.
- Dec. 15–Jan. 20: Members
sponsor amendments to be discussed and voted on at the 2022 NCAA
Convention.
- Jan. 20: A new constitution
is voted on at the convention.
The
ratification of a new constitution in January is the first step in the
process of transforming NCAA governance. A new constitution will provide the
divisions the flexibility they need to act. In the months after the 2022
Convention, each division will adopt changes to be effective Aug. 1 in time
for the following school year.
I wish to offer my gratitude to the members of the Constitution Committee.
The Board of Governors established this committee to identify the core
principles that define college sports and propose a new governance model that
allows for quicker change without sacrificing broader values. We believe the
committee has successfully accomplished its charge, and we look forward to
feedback from all of you about its work.
We will be sharing more information about the logistics of attending the
Special Convention later today.
Jack DeGioia
Chair, NCAA Board of Governors
President, Georgetown University
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