Jan. 5, 2004

Coronado Springs Resort - Orlando, Florida

1. Meeting Called To Order - Mike Bobinski, President, Xavier University

2. Introductions - Members in Attendance: Please see attached listing

3. Approval of June 17, 2002 Annual Meeting Minutes MOTION: Mike Moore (IUPUI) Seconded: Jim Schaus (Wichita State) ALL IN FAVOR

4. Financial/Membership Update - Ken Kavanagh, Treasurer, Bradley University

Financial Statement Attached (For the period January 1 - April 30, 2003)

Cash on Hand of $31,568.96

For '02-'03 we had 62 out of 87 Institutions and 3 of 8 Commissioners as Paid Members (compared to 63 of 86 and 5 Commissioners in '01-'02)

This is still a continued GREAT START given our goal for the first year was 50 Paid Members and in comparison to active participation of I-A and I-AA.

With the addition of Canisius, Fairfield, and St. John's, we will have a minimum of 90 institutions for the coming year.

Expressed goal to get all eight I-AAA Conference Commissioners as paid members for '03-'04. More importantly, to get them actively engaged with the mission of our organization.

Recommendation was made to get testimonials from some of our members and to include them in the annual "President's Correspondence" mailed each August, as well as attaching of paid members for the past year.

5. Legislative Update - Cheryl Levick, Second Vice-President, Santa Clara University

Introduced Jane Mullins of The Compliance Group (TCG), Kansas City, MO

The Executive Committee has proposed to continue to contract TCG's services on a year-to-year basis. Serving as a liaison to our Association, their regular "I-AAA Legislative Headlines" newsletter has been positively received with its updates on issues that affect institutions within our membership. TCG continues to remain a resource on who to contact at the NCAA (Chuck Smrt previously oversaw the NCAA Enforcement Staff).

Purpose for utilizing TCG: 1) to become a player in the Governance Structure most feel disenfranchised from 2) instill a perception that other segments of the NCAA matter and that legislation just does not impact I-A institutions

Developing alliances with I-AA institutions is another avenue TCG could explore for us. It is believed that this has significant value given the fact that the Governance Structure is currently continuing to be reviewed and we could possibly take a collective stand on certain issues such as the modified return to the "One Vote Per Institution" concept.:

MOTION made by Mark Pope (IUPU-Ft. Wayne), Seconded by Joel Thirer (Binghamton) to maintain an agreement with The Compliance Group on a year-to-year basis for $250 per month ($3000 annually). ALL IN FAVOR

Discussed recent Management Council meetings highlights:

*New DIVISION I Legislative Calendar - The new legislative calendar will be a one year cycle with Legislation submission deadline of July 15, Cabinet review in September, Management Council review in October, membership discussion at the January NCAA Convention, Management Council initial review at January meeting, 60-day comment/amendment period early January through February, Management Council second review in April, Board of Directors final consideration in April, 60-day override period April through mid-June.

*Recent Adopted legislation - (edited for these minutes, full proposals can be found on www1.ncaa.org/membership/governance/division_I/management_council )

*A student-athlete shall be required to successfully complete six-semester or quarter hours of academic credit the preceding regular academic term in which the student-athlete has been enrolled at any collegiate institution.

*Camp brochures are not restricted in content or design, but are restricted to a single two-sided sheet, not to exceed 17" x 22" when opened in full. (effective 8/1/03)

*Student-athletes are permitted to retain frequent flyer points and/or miles earned during team travel. (effective 8/1/03)

*Institutions are required to conduct an evaluation of its rules-compliance program by an authority outside the athletics department at least once every four years.

*It is permitted for an institution to provide any prospective student-athlete on an unofficial visit three complimentary admissions to any regular-season home contest at an off-campus facility. (effective immediately)

*It was approved to established a recruiting calendar in the sport of baseball.

6. Standing Committees Updates -

Legislative Review Committee: consists of six (6) members to filter through the legislative matters relevant to inform the I-AAA Association membership and to solicit support for "block voting" on these key issues. Positions filled, whenever possible, by current or former Management Council (MANCO) Representatives. An Officer or Executive Committee Member currently serving on the MANCO Chairs the Committee.

Cheryl Levick (Santa Clara - West Coast Conference) is the Chair for 2003-04

Scholar-Athlete Team Committee: consists of nine (9) members who develop criteria for selection, establish deadlines for nominations and oversee the distribution of awards and publicity. This body is chaired by an Executive Committee member and displays geographic distribution amongst its members. Pat Meiser-McKnett (Hartford - America East) is the Chair for 2003-04.

We had a relatively good start in the program's first year with twenty male and thirty-four female nominations. The Committee decided to elect ten member squads for both genders and the individual with the highest vote total was chosen the I-AAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year for each team. Nineteen (19) institutions were represented amongst those selected. Each honoree received a plaque. Honorable Mention was accorded to those nominees that were named on at least half of the ballots that did not finish within the top ten. President Bobinski forwarded a letter of recognition to those in this category. Discussion ensued as to whether or not a limit should be placed on multiple nominations from an institution.

MOTION made by Judy Rose (Charlotte), Seconded by Jean Lenti-Ponsetto (DePaul) to establish a limit of no more than two nominees per gender per institution. ALL IN FAVOR

7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

It was voted: To accept the slate of nominated officers for the 2003-04 academic year.

President: Mike Moore (Indiana U. - Purdue U. - Indianapolis) First Vice-President: Cheryl Levick (Santa Clara University) Second Vice-President: Pete Carlon (University of Texas-Arlington) Third Vice-President: Pat Meiser-McKnett (University of Hartford) Secretary: Lee Reed (Cleveland State University) Treasurer: Ken Kavanagh (Bradley University) Past-President: Mike Bobinski (Xavier University)

Jean Lenti Ponsetto (DePaul University) - Moved Motion Jim Schaus (Wichita State) - Seconded the Motion; ALL IN FAVOR

Mike Bobinski was presented a clock in appreciation for his assumption of the Presidential Gavel in the second year of our Association.

It was voted: To accept the slate of nominated trustees for the 2003-04 academic year Trustees Nominated: See attached listing

Ken Kavanagh (Bradley University) - Moved Motion Mike Moore (I.U.P.U.I.) - Seconded the Motion ALL IN FAVOR

Ken Kavanagh (Bradley) will update and distribute the "I-AAA Institutional Contact Tree" (copy attached) which assigns to various Executive Committee members "constituent institutions" within all of I-AAA. This is an attempt to enhance communication to all paid members and to encourage those not yet on Board to join our ranks.

8. OLD BUSINESS

· Men's Basketball Exempted Event legislation - still no answer as it remains in Court as a settlement wasn't reached on the lawsuit brought forth by the various exempted event organizers - expected July decision. - concerns still exists about NCAA losing another anti-trust case versus those worried about the power conferences securing all the desirable exempted tourney slots. I-AAA Association consensus was to continue to SUPPORT limiting restrictions on the events given the proliferation of new tournaments (some providing "4 for 1" exemptions) and the critical opportunities these games provide to upset power conference foes on neutral floors.

· Compensation Survey - Thanks to 44 respondents, Ken Kavanagh reminded attendees that a survey of I-AAA Athletic Directors was completed in October detailing standard compensation packages within our Division (salaries, benefits, length of contracts, etc.). Results are available on our I-AAA Website (www.nacda.ocsn.com).

· Newsletter - at the 2002 meeting in Dallas discussion ensued regarding the possibility of developing a publication piece that would be printed and distributed on a semi-regular basis (3-4 times per year) to market and promote the image and developments of the Association to our membership. However, due to time constraints and cost issues, the attendees collectively felt that other avenues may be better suited to achieving the bottom-line goal. Utilization of such publications as The NCAA News (announcement of Officers, Scholar-Athlete Teams, etc.), a condensed "Annual Report" via the President's August correspondence, and communicating via e-mail to entice members to visit our I-AAA Website (includes updated information on Committees, TCG Newsletters, Association Calendar, Meeting Minutes, and other I-AAA activities and other items of interest) will hopefully provide the desired publicity without the concern of who could accomplish a publication, how often, and for how much? Please share any ideas that you might have to improve our page.

· Teleconference Call Option for Annual Meetings - Given the small number who confirmed utilizing this medium in 2002 and the extremely low number who confirmed their participation in the Orlando call, unless strong feedback to maintain the option was received afterwards, it was felt that the expense was not worth continuing in the future.

9. NEW BUSINESS

I-AAA Lifetime Achievement Award - Ken Kavanagh (Bradley) brought forth a recommendation regarding the possibility of the Association annually presenting such recognition to a member within the I-AAA ranks who would merit such distinction. The idea met with favorable response and the Executive Committee will formulate criteria during the coming months.

I-AAA All Sports Trophy - In light of the fact that it is unrealistic for any institution within our Association to have the resources to contend for the current NACDA version that is dominated by I-A programs, a recommendation was made to develop such recognition for our membership. Continued discussion demonstrated interest in such a possibility but to do so while working within the existing NACDA structure. Mike Moore (IUPUI) will investigate our options.

"Coaches vs. Cancer" - Mike Carter (Oral Roberts) requested that, if we are not already doing such, that the membership strongly consider becoming more actively involved with this annual event on each of our own campuses. He discussed the importance of the cause and how we can all collectively work to assist the fight against this deadly disease.

10. FUTURE MEETING DATES

It was determined to maintain two meetings per year until further notice.

NCAA Convention Meeting TBA, January 9-13, 2004 Nashville, TN

NACDA - Annual Meeting Saturday, June 12, 2004 Dallas, TX

Future NACDA Conventions - Discussion again ensued on the possibility of staying away from Father's Day Weekend and utilizing a more attractive locale. Gary Cunningham (UCSB) is on NACDA's Long Range Planning Committee and confirmed that these are their goals as well. Future Conventions are in Dallas (2004 and 2008), Orlando (2005) and New Orleans (2006). The destination for 2007 has yet to be decided.

Participants (26): 21 institutions

Jerry Baker - College of Charleston AD
Mike Bobinski - Xavier University AD
Mike Carter - Oral Roberts University AD
Gary Cunningham - University of California, Santa Barbara AD
Joe D'Antonio - Providence College Assoc AD
Tom Hickman - Winthrop University AD
Ken Kavanagh - BrAD
ley University AD
Jean Lenti-Ponsetto - DePaul University AD
Cheryl Levick - Santa Clara University AD
Pat Meiser-McKnett - University of Hartford AD
Mike Moore - Indiana U.-Purdue U.-Indianapolis AD
Tom O'Connor - George Mason University AD
Craig Pintens - Texas-Pan American Mark Pope - Indiana U.-Purdue U.-Fort Wayne AD
Lee Reed - Cleveland State University AD
Valerie Richardson - West Coast Conference Asst. Commissioner
Judy Rose - UNC-Charlotte AD
Jim Schaus - Wichita State University AD
Joel Thirer - Binghamton University AD
Stan Williamson - Campbell University AD
Doug Woolard - St. Louis University AD

Guests (3):

Carl Clapp - Saint Mary's College AD
Larry Keating, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Asst. Commissioner
Jane Mullens, The Compliance Group

Known Conference Call Participants

Brian Deangelis - Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Assoc AD
Dan Viola - Texas A&M - Corpus Christi AD