2.6 Intercollegiate Athletics

Part 1. Conference and Division Membership

Consistent with the unique identity and mission of the institution, a college or university may engage in programs of intercollegiate athletics and may join one or more conferences and operate according to the rules and standards of the conference as long as such rules are not in conflict with federal or state law, system policies, or procedures. Any change proposed by a college or university in division level membership for any sport requires prior approval by the Board.

Part 2. Gender Equity in Athletics

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are committed to providing equal opportunity in athletics for male and female students. Each college or university with intercollegiate athletics must provide athletic opportunities for male and female students in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Date of Implementation: 7/01/95
Date of Adoption: 5/16/95

Date & Subject of Revisions:

12/17/03 – Deleted Part 1. Definitions, Subparts A and B; clarified conference and division membership by colleges and universities (Part 2) and renumbered to Part 1; amended language in Part 3. and renumbered to Part 2.; deleted Part 4.

There is no additional HISTORY for 2.6 at this time.