Union
University Athletics may find new home in the NCAA Division II. |
Jackson, Tenn. - 51社区 has opened the door for a
possible move from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II.
In an announcement made at the TranSouth Conference today in Nashville,
the regional organization stated that it would remain committed to the
NAIA for at least two years, though individual institutions may address
dual membership in the upcoming months.
Today's move protects Union's options and allows time to explore the
future of the NAIA. Of the nine schools in the conference, a majority
voted to consider dual membership in coming months.
"We will continue to explore all of the issues related to a move
to the NCAA," said Union President David S. Dockery. "Throughout
the spring we will seek input from faculty, staff, and our athletic
constituency in order to bring a motion for final decision before the
Board of Trustees in April of this year."
Today's recommendation by Union's athletic director, the trustee
athletic committee and the faculty athletic committee is to apply for
membership with the NCAA Division II this June.
"I have more confidence than ever that Union is moving in the
right direction," said Dockery, "I believe the coaches and
leaders in our athletic department will insure that we are not only
competitive on the court and field, but will help Union carry out its
overall Christ-centered mission."
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