Sweeney University (home of the Fighting Chihuahuas)

Sweeney University (home of the Fighting Chihuahuas) is thinking about applying for NCAA membership; however, the president (me…Sarah) and the provost (Pete) are unsure of what NCAA division would be best for Sweeney U and its student-athletes. Sweeney U needs your help… Quick Facts about Sweeney U: Founded: 1894 Enrollment: 3.961 (Total); 2,929 (undergraduate) Sports Offered: Men (8) - Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis Women (10) - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball After reviewing the NCAA Manuals for Division I, II, and III, explain what NCAA Division you feel is best for Sweeney U. Division I Manual: https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4605-2020-2021-ncaa-division-i-manual.aspx (Links to an external site.) Division II Manual: https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4606-2020-2021-ncaa-division-ii-manual.aspx (Links to an external site.) Division III Manual: https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4607-2020-2021-ncaa-division-iii-manual.aspx (Links to an external site.) Make sure to describe the characteristics Sweeney U (does it make money, does your division benefit studentathletes, build community, how does your division encompass the purpose of college sports). Be sure to incorporate the following: How many institutions are in your Division? Governance structure Do you feel your division is well represented in the NCAA structure? How many votes does your division have? How are rules passed? Legislative structure How is your division structured (state, regional, national?)