DIIICA Featured Headlines
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BEAUDIN AND BEARD SELECTED AS 2021-22 DIVISION III COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
August 17, 2022In an announcement made this afternoon, Eliza Beaudin of Elmira (N.Y.) College and Ryan Beard of Westminster (Pa.) College were recognized as the inaugural recipients of the Division III Commissioners Association (DIIICA) Student-Athlete of the Year awards. -
Division III Commissioners Association Announces Regional Student-Athletes of the Year
August 04, 2022In an announcement made today, 20 student-athletes were recognized as regional winners of the inaugural Division III Commissioner’s Association Student-Athlete of the Year awards.
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DIIICA Joins NACDA
March 01, 2022
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DIIICA Releases Officiating Strategic Plan
May 17, 2021
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DIIICA Announces Annual Awards, Honors Dutcher
January 15, 2021
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DIIICA Releases Initial Collegiate Officiating Strategic Plan Process
December 16, 2020
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DIIICA Feature | DIIICA Collegiate Officiating Strategic Plan Preview
December 14, 2020Commissioners Patrick B. Summers (NEWMAC) & Chuck Yrigoyen (American Rivers) preview the initial presentation of the DIIICA's Collegiate Officiating Strategic Plan.
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DIIICA Feature | "Reactions to The Report" with Lori Runksmeier
December 02, 2020Lori Runksmeier, NADIIIAA President & Eastern Connecticut State University Athletic Director, shares her thoughts on the DIIICA's recently released "Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating" report.
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DIIICA Conducts Regional Officiating Report Webinars
December 01, 2020
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DIIIACG Introduces Inaugural #d3Donates Campaign
November 19, 2020
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DIIICA Feature | "Reactions to The Report" with Louise McCleary
October 28, 2020Louise McCleary, Managing Director of NCAA Division III, shares her thoughts on the DIIICA's recently released "Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating" report.
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DIIICA's Officiating Report Discussed on Inside D3 Podcast
September 24, 2020
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DIIICA Feature | Officiating Roundtable (State of Collegiate Officiating)
September 22, 2020Chuck Yrigoyen (Commissioner, American Rivers Conference) leads a conversation with various stakeholders directly involved in the DIIICA's recently released "Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating".
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DIIICA Unveils Comprehensive Assessment of Officiating Report
September 16, 2020
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DIIICA Feature | Introduction to the Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating
September 09, 2020Division III leads the way on ground-breaking officiating project that recommends a need for systemic and cultural changes. ODAC Associate Commissioner J.J. Nekoloff talks with NEWMAC Executive Director Patrick B. Summers, Chair of the Division III Commissioners Association's (DIIICA) committee focused on this initiative. They provide an overview of the project and the steps outlined towards implementation.
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Leading Important Discussions About Race in College Athletics Administration
August 28, 2020For NCAA Division III commissioners Portia Hoeg and Patrick Summers, being the only people of color in their positions has been starkly divergent.
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Chris Roekle Appointed New CAC Commissioner
June 16, 2020The Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) has announced the promotion of Chris Roekle to be its next Commissioner, effective July 1, 2020.
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Jeff Ligney Named NACC Commissioner
April 15, 2020The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Council of Chief Executive Officers announced today that Jeff Ligney has been selected as the NACC's second full-time commissioner. Ligney succeeds Dr. G. Steven Larson, who has served as NACC Commissioner since the league's founding in 2006 and will be retiring on July 31.
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Harris Selected WIAC Commissioner
March 24, 2020The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced today that Danielle Harris has been selected to succeed Gary Karner who is retiring following a 24-year tenure as the WIAC commissioner. Harris will assume the position effective July 1.
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Megan Morrison Appointed as the Next MAC Executive Director
February 18, 2020On February 18, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Executive Committee Chair and Misericordia University President Dr. Thomas Botzman announced the appointment of Megan Morrison as the next Executive Director of the MAC.
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D3CA Announces Partnership with The PICTOR Group
October 14, 2019As sports organizations nationwide address the issues of recruitment, treatment, and quality of officiating, the Division III Commissioners Association today announced it is partnering with The PICTOR Group to conduct a comprehensive study of this vital element of the student-athlete experience. The announcement was made by Joe Onderko, Commissioner of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and President of the DIIICA, and Patrick B. Summers, Executive Director of the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic Conference and Chair of the DIIICA’s Officiating Subcommittee.
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NECC Announces Hiring of Jacob VanRyn as Commissioner
June 27, 2019The New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) has announced the hiring of Jacob VanRyn as its third Commissioner, effective July 22, 2019.
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D3CA Presents 2018-19 Service Awards
June 25, 2019The annual Division III Commissioners Association (D3CA) meetings in Indianapolis feature pair of service milestone award presentations over the two-day affair at the NCAA offices.
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Samuelson Named Next Commissioner of Little East Conference
June 07, 2019Pamela S. Samuelson, PhD has been named the next commissioner of the Little East Conference (LEC), it was announced Friday by Rhode Island College President Frank Sánchez, who chaired the search committee. Samuelson will assume leadership of New England's premiere NCAA Division III conference for public institutions July 22, 2019.
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Katie Boldvich Named as Landmark Conference Commissioner
May 15, 2019The presidents of the Landmark Conference member institutions have unanimously selected Katie Boldvich as its full-time commissioner following an extensive national search. She will begin her duties on July 1, 2019. Boldvich, one of 18 female conference commissioners in NCAA Division III athletics, has served for this past year as the commissioner of the New England Collegiate Conference.
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Hoeg Named Executive Director of Centennial Conference
March 20, 2019The Centennial Conference Presidents’ Council has selected Portia Hoeg as the second full-time Executive Director in the 26-year history of the Conference. She will replace Steve Ulrich, who will retire from the position this June after serving as the only Executive Director in the Conference’s history.
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HCAC Selects Jones as Next Commissioner
March 06, 2019The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has named Jay K. Jones to serve as the conference's next Commissioner, beginning July 1, 2019. Jones will be the fourth Commissioner in the 20 year history of the HCAC.
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CCIW Selects Mauren A. Harty to Serve as Executive Director Beginning in 2019-20
December 05, 2018The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced today the hiring of Maureen A. Harty to serve as the conference’s Executive Director beginning July 1, 2019. In this capacity, she will serve as only the second full-time commissioner in the conference’s history.
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D3CA Talking Points | NCAA Board of Governors
October 12, 2018The Division III Commissioners Association has produced a background / talking points document for the 2019 NCAA Convention vote on the addition of five public members to the NCAA's Board of Governors. The text of that document follows here.
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Iowa Conference Now American Rivers Conference
August 09, 2018One of the nation's best NCAA Division III conferences today positions itself for a future as notable as its past. Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its recent expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand will build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
