Changing from the NAIA
to the NCAA Division II
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Student Population Segments on
Lebanon Campus
Percentage of Undergraduate Students
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Athletes
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Female
Education
Business
Arts & Sciences
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Basic Comparison of Undergraduates
Lebanon Campus
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2009-2010
Information
Number of students
787
580
% Female
56.7
33.2
Median ACT Score
23
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Non-Athletes
Athletes
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GPA Comparison of Athletes and NonAthletes
Term
2007 Fall
2007 Spring
2008 Fall
2008 Spring
2009 Fall
2009 Spring
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Non-Athletes
2.84
2.94
2.87
2.91
2.88
3.01
Athletes
2.87
2.97
2.88
2.93
2.89
2.93
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Retention Rate Comparison of Athletes
and Non-Athletes
Cohort Year
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Fall to Fall Retention Rate (%)
All Students
Athletes
2007
70
67
2008
78
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Graduation Rate Comparison of
Athletes and Non-Athletes
Graduation
Year
6
Cohort
Year
Six Year Graduation Rates
All Students
Athletes
2008
2002
70
79
2009
2003
59
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Reasons for McKendree to join the
NCAA Division II
 Our university continues to grow in every way. It is time to
take the next growth step with our athletics program.
 The NCAA is a very recognizable and will help us in our
recruiting efforts for both students and student-athletes.
 Based on this recognizability, NCAA membership will
enhance the credibility and also the quality across the board
of McKendree’s athletic programs as well as sport-related
majors: Physical Education, Athletic Training, and Sport
Management (under development).
 NCAA membership will further promote the identity of
McKendree University in Southern Illinois.
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Reasons for McKendree to join the
NCAA Division II continued
 Membership in the NCAA will open up opportunities
for potential sponsors and advertisers.
 We feel confident that membership in the NCAA will
help grow our university endowment fund and further
encourage alumni and others to participate in our
annual and capital fund-raising campaigns.
 On the athletic field of competition, NCAA
membership will pit McKendree against high quality,
regional and more universally recognized institutions.
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Why NCAA Division II?
What About the Other NCAA Divisions?
The Following are the Requirements or Norms for the
various NCAA Divisions:
Comparison
Athletic Budgets
Athletic Facilities
Division I
Large
Large
Scholarships
Major Support
Min. No. of Sports 16
Local Example:
Univ. Missouri
Division II
Moderate
Moderate
Division III
Moderate to Small
Moderate to Small
Some Support No Support
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Maryville Univ. Washington Univ.
This information indicates that Division II is the
Best Fit for McKendree University.
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Information about the Change from
NAIA to NCAA Division II
 Time course of change.
 Increased emphasis on compliance.
 Administrative and Oversight changes.
 Differences between NAIA and NCAA.
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Time Frame for the Change to NCAA
Division II
NAIA
Membership
NCAA
Membership
School
Year
Eligibility for Post-Season
Honors or Championships
Member
Candidate I
2010-2011
Yes
Terminating Member
Candidate II
2011-2012
No*+
Unaffiliated
Provisional
2012-2013
No+
Unaffiliated
Member
2013-2014
Yes
*The NAIA ban on post-season honors and championships is being appealed.
+Arrangements for post-season tournaments and games are being explored. There
is a Waiver Process in the NCAA enabling limited championship opportunities.
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NCAA Compliance
A key difference of the NCAA from the NAIA is the compliance
required by the NCAA for their rules and regulations. For
example, the following are carefully controlled:
 Practice times,
 Squad size,
 Number of Scholarships,
 Number and gender of sports,
 Use of banned drugs and stimulants,
 Grades and eligibility, and
 Recruiting practices.
NCAA has procedures in place to ensure compliance using selfreporting and onsite testing and inspections.
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Administrative Changes
We are incorporating NCAA regulations and administrative
structures as soon as possible.
Athletic Administration (NCAA):
 Dr. Todd Reynolds—Director of Athletics
 Kim Smallheer—Director of Compliance
 Melissa Ringhausen—Senior Women’s Administrator
 Dr. Peter Will—Faculty Athletic Representative
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NCAA-Mandated Committees
 Compliance Committee
 Athletic Program Oversight Committee
 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
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Compliance Committee
The role of this committee is to evaluate and help assure compliance
with NCAA Division II procedures, rules, and regulations.
The following are the current members of this committee:
 Kim Smallheer—Compliance Officer and Chair
 Deborah Larson—Registrar
 Beth Juehne—Financial Aid
 Dr. Peter Will—Faculty Athletic Representative
 Josie Blasdel—Admissions
 Scott Billhartz—Development
 Paul Zinck—Business Office
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Athletics Program Oversight Committee
The role of the Athletics Program Oversight Committee is to provide
an independent internal review of the Athletics Program.
Members of this committee are:
 Dr. Tami Eggleston—Associate Dean and College of Arts and
Sciences
 Dr. Jean Sampson—School of Business
 Dr. Ann Collins—College of Arts and Sciences
 Dr. Darryn Diuguid—School of Education
 Dr. Deanne Riess—School of Nursing and Health Professions
 Mr. Jeff Campbell—Director of Alumni Relations
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
 The role of this committee is to represent student-athletes in
the governance and oversight of the athletics program.
 The committee has a representative from each intercollegiate
sports teams (men’s and women’s teams are represented).
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
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2010-2011 Member
Sport
Ashley Agee
Women’s Basketball
Danielle Belobraydick
Women’s Bowling
Emily Cimarolli
Women’s Tennis
Blake DeLong
Men’s Cross Country & Track and Field
Kayla Fowler
Women’s Cross Country & Track and Field
Byron Gettis
Football
Stephanie Harris
Women’s Golf
Eric Hobbie
Men’s Basketball
Douglas Mennerick
Men’s Tennis
Lindsey Ponder
Women’s Soccer
Joshua Rathmann
Baseball
Chris Ray
Men’s Bowling
Tom Ward
Men’s Soccer
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Comparison of NAIA Core Values
and NCAA Division II Attributes
NAIA Core Values
Champions of Character
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NCAA Division II
Attributes
Respect
Integrity
Responsibility
Learning
Resourcefulness
Balance
Servant Leadership
Sportsmanship
Service
Sportsmanship
Passion
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Comparison of McKendree University
and Typical NCAA Division II Institutions
Feature
McKendree University
(2009-2010)
Total Undergraduates
NCAA Division II
Average*
(2007-2008)
2,312
4,522
Male Athletes
389
234
Female Athletes
191
136
Total Athletes**
580
370
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14.5
Number of Sports**
*Includes some institutions without football.
**Includes Ice Hockey and Bowling.
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Changing to NCAA Division II will Impact
Various Practices Involving Students
 Conferences—new conferences will have a scheduling
impact over the next three years (fewer home games) and
will necessitate developing new rivalries.
 Teams and Scholarships—our Junior Varsity and Club teams
may be changed by NCAA scholarship and student-aid
regulations.
 Academic Eligibility Requirements—first year students and
transfer student regulations will change.
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Athletic Conference Changes
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School
Year
AMC
NAIA
MSFA
NAIA
GLVC
NCAA
NCAA
Regional
Other Affiliations
2010-2011
Yes
Yes
No
No
Bowling & Ice Hockey
2011-2012
Yes?
Yes?
No
No
Bowling & Ice Hockey
2012-2013
No
No
Yes?
Wrestling?
Bowling & Ice Hockey?
2013-2014
No
No
Yes
Wrestling?
Bowling & Ice Hockey?
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Potential New Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Member Schools*
Bellarmine University (KY)
University of Missouri St. Louis
Drury University (MO)
Northern Kentucky University
University of Illinois-Springfield
Quincy University (IL)
University of Indianapolis (IN)
Rockhurst University (MO)
Kentucky Wesleyan University
St. Joseph’s College (IN)
Lewis University (IL)
University of Southern Indiana
Maryville University (MO)
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Missouri Science and Technology
William Jewell College (MO)
*Few institutions have football, wrestling, ice hockey and bowling.
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Athletic Teams and Scholarships
Comparison
NCAA Division II*
McKendree University**
Men
Women
Teams:
6.9
7.6
Scholarships:
36.9
27.4
Teams:
10
9
Scholarships:
69.7
36.0
*Includes institutions without football.
**Includes Ice Hockey and Bowling.
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NAIA Academic Eligibility for First-Year
Students
Graduate from an accredited high school.
Comply with two of the following:
 Earn a 2.000 GPA overall.
 Graduate in the upper half of their high school class.
 Score an 18 or greater in the Enhanced ACT.
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NCAA DII Academic Eligibility for First-Year
Students
For students enrolling in a Division II college between now and July 31, 2013, and
who want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during
their first year, they must:
 Graduate from high school;
 Complete these 14 core courses:
i. 3 years of English
ii. 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
iii. 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if
offered by their high school)
iv. 2 additional years of English, math, or natural or physical science
v. 2 years of social science
vi. 3 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign
language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy);
 Earn a 2.000 grade-point average or better in the core courses; and
 Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
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GPA Eligibility Comparison for
Academic Progress
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Classification:
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
NAIA attempted
Up to 27.9 Credits
28 to 59.9 Credits
60 or more Credits
NAIA GPA
1.750
1.900
2.000
NCAA DII earned
Up to 24 Credits
24 to 48 Credits
72 or more Credits
NCAA DII GPA
1.800
1.900
2.000
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Information Available
 NAIA manuals are available online at http://naia.cstv.com/.
 NCAA manual is available on reserve in Holman Library and is also
online at http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal.
 Student-Athlete Handbook is on reserve in Holman Library, and is
available from Division or School Chairs and from faculty
secretaries.
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