NEW: COP Approves Three New Members
On October 5, the Council of Presidents unanimously approved three new member institutions for active membership beginning July 1, 2021.
Iowa Wesleyan and Louisiana College were also approved for immediate postseason reinstatement since they were both previously NAIA members.
NEW: NAIA Passes Name, Image and Likeness Legislation
The NAIA passed the first legislation of its kind in college sports to allow its student-athletes the opportunity to be compensated for use of their Name, Image and Likeness.
For results of all 2020 legislative proposals, click here.
NEW: NAC Decisions
The National Administrative Council approved the following:
NEW: CCA Establishes Program Aimed at Positive Social Change and Equality
The Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) voted to establish the CCA R.I.S.E (Respect, Inclusivity, Support, Education) program, which will provide an avenue for NAIA membership to participate in training and programming aimed at influencing positive social change and equality in the association. The CCA will fund the initiative through a distribution from its annual Arbiter Funds allocation, allowing for the deployment of programming, development of resources, and establishment of relevant partnerships.
NEW: ADA Hosts Virtual Town Halls
The Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Board of Directors met, discussing topics including the ongoing NAIA study surrounding regular season formats, decisions surrounding COVID, and the impact of recent NCAA transfer legislation on NAIA teams. The ADA Board hosted two virtual town halls to provide virtual professional development and discussion for all ADA members. These town halls covered on-campus COVID implications and operational solutions, and navigating race and social justice within athletics departments.