The NCAA governance structure is made up of more than 125 committees. In August 1997, restructuring allowed greater autonomy for each division and more control by chancellors and presidents. Under restructuring, athletics administrators play a primary role in the maintenance of college sports, and in most instances in developing legislation that the chancellors and presidents then consider for each division and the Association.
The latest issue of Champion magazine features a tribute to former NCAA President Myles Brand, including comments from leaders within the NCAA membership. Other stories include a look at how institutions market women's basketball, and how a football program at Division II Mansfield has recovered in an unconventional manner after having been discontinued three years ago.
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The NCAA governance structure is made up of more than 125 committees. In August 1997, restructuring allowed greater autonomy for each division and more control by chancellors and presidents. Under restructuring, athletics administrators play a primary role in the maintenance of college sports, and in most instances in developing legislation that the chancellors and presidents then consider for each division and the Association.
