Mission Statement

Philosophy

  1. Division 1A directors of athletics are dedicated to the welfare and future success of the student-athletes which we serve. We are in the "leadership business: more so than the "athletic business" and believe the experience of competitive athletics may be one of the best leadership laboratories available on any college campus.
  2. Athletic directors take responsibility for support and counseling to give each student-athlete his or her best opportunity to graduate with a meaningful degree and adequate preparation for a successful life. The goal of intercollegiate programs is to produce student-athletes who graduate and become leaders of, and contributors to, our nation.
  3. It is imperative that the programs operated by athletic director reflect well on the institution, and that teams representing the institution bring honor and respect to the campus. Well-managed and competitive athletic teams will bring renewed spirit and positiveness to the institution, students, faculty and community.
  4. Athletic directors are committed to provide the coaching, facilities and equipment necessary for each student-athlete to achieve his or her potential as a person, student and athlete. We must be familiar with and insist upon the usage of the best and safest equipment. We mush also be committed to the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and gambling dangers, and provide every possible means of education, testing and follow-up.
  5. It is of the utmost importance that athletic directors be dedicated and committed to follow the letter, spirit and rules of the NAA and other organizations to which their institutions belong. Integrity and ethics are our highest priority. For athletic directors to reach their goals, we must adhere to NCAA rules and regulations.

Structure

  1. Each year Division 1A athletic directors will elect a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President and Third Vice President. The Executive Director of the Association and the Executive Director of NACDA will serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the Executive Committee.
  2. The organization will be governed by an Executive Committee with representatives from every Division 1A conference plus one representative from a northern independent and one from a southern independent

Membership

  1. The directors of all NCAA Division 1A institutions are official members of the group, since they are the individuals who are responsible for the conduct and welfare of intercollegiate athletic programs on their campuses.
  2. Directors of athletics only will be invited to attend group meetings, with two exceptions. First, if a director is also a coach during that sport's particular season, as associate or assistant can be designated. Secondly, a substitute may be petitioned to the Executive Committee in the case of extreme emergency.
  3. There will be a minimum of two meetings per year. One will be held in June at the Convention site of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The second will take place just prior to the deadline for submitting amendments to proposals voted during the NCAA Convention in January. Additional meetings may be called by the Executive Committee as necessary.
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