Further clarifying the role of faculty athletics representatives as a reporting contact for student-athletes independent of the athletics department, but not a legal advocate.

Streamlining language around independent medical care for student-athletes.

Stating that each member school must make its name, image and likeness policies publicly available, in addition to providing them to student-athletes.

Similarly, the gender equity principle remains distinct from diversity, equity and inclusion to give priority to each.

Emphasizing equal access as part of the diversity and inclusion principle.

Explicitly stating that the constitution does not restrict or limit schools from having missions and policies consistent with their legal rights and obligations as institutions of higher learning.

Clarifying that student-athlete Board of Governors members must represent both men's and women's sports.

The final recommendations for a new constitution incorporate changes from the second draft of the constitution shared Dec. The ratification of a new constitution in January will unlock the ability for the divisions to rewrite rules for each division by August that will enable us to realize the goal of transforming NCAA governance to better serve our students.' In a memo to NCAA member schools and conferences, Board of Governors chair and Georgetown President Jack DeGioia wrote, '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. The formal legislative proposal will be shared with members Jan.

The entire membership will vote on the constitution Jan.

The foundational document was developed in coordination with feedback from NCAA members during several steps since the summer, including at November's Special Convention and through surveys and meetings over the past several months. STEELERS is a registered trademark of the Pittsburgh Steelers LLC.The NCAA Board of Governors on Thursday unanimously agreed to accept the final recommendations from the Constitution Committee for a new constitution to govern college sports. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Pittsburgh Steelers or NFL Properties LLC.

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