CIAA Board of Directors Addresses Discontinuance of St. Paul’s College Athletics Program

CIAA Board of Directors Addresses Discontinuance of St. Paul’s College Athletics Program

May 10, 2011

Charlotte, NC… In a closed-door meeting of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors, the group of thirteen presidents and chancellors received a report from St. Paul’s College President, Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr. of the action taken last Thursday by the SPC Board of Trustees to discontinue its athletic program.

On behalf of the CIAA Board of Directors, Chairman and Livingstone College President, Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr. “received the report with sadness, but also recognizes that since the college is no longer participating in collegiate athletics, it will not continue as a member of the CIAA. In accordance with that fact, the Board acknowledges that the CIAA’s Two-Year Transfer Rule will no longer prove relevant for St. Paul’s College student-athletes who wish to transfer to any CIAA school.” 

The Two-Year Transfer Rule is instituted when a student-athlete transfers between two conference member institutions. The discontinuance of the college’s membership cancels the effect of this rule. 

CIAA Commissioner, Leon G. Kerry, is available for comment after the conclusion of tomorrow’s board session.