In addition, the role of the Athletic Council would include periodic external evaluation required by the NCAA, although the specifics of this evaluation have yet to be determined. The current process of an annual academic review by each school's certifying official also provides for an external compliance review. Given the responses previously, evaluate whether the activities of the athletics program are consistent with the mission and purpose of the University . Judith Green agreed to draft a response to item two. Where the institution concludes that these improvements may affect existing programs or activities in other areas, describe how the institution intends to maintain the current level of quality of those programs.
Gender equity is a major compliance issue.
This was discussed in the section that dealt with the June 1998 report to add new sports. The Equity Subcommittee report should deal with this in detail. The subcommittee specifically addressed the issue of modifying the registration process for student athletes. While our practice had not been out of compliance, the recommendation was made in an effort to prevent a problem from occurring. The committee decided to meet again before finalizing the report.