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22.2.3.2 Diversity Issues. It is a principle of the Association to promote respect for and sensitivity to thedignity of every person and to refrain from discrimination. In accordance with this fundamental principle, theinstitution shall: (Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/08 beginning with the third athletics certification cycle)(a) Have implemented its approved minority issues plan from the previous self-study. If the plan was modifiedor not fully implemented, provide an acceptable explanation from appropriate institutional authorities;(Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/08 beginning with the third athletics certification cycle)(b) Demonstrate that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of allstudent-athletes and athletics department personnel with diverse racial, ethnic and other backgrounds;and (Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/08 beginning with the third athletics certification cycle)(c) Formally adopt a written plan for the future of the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures theinstitution maintains, or continues progress toward, a program that expands equitable opportunities andsupport for student-athletes and athletics personnel with diverse racial, ethnic and other backgrounds.The plan shall include measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will taketo achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables. (Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/08 beginning withthe third athletics certification cycle)22.2.3.3 Student-Athlete Well-Being. Conducting the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner designedto protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes is a basic principle ofthe Association. In accordance with this fundamental principle, the institution shall; (Revised: 3/10/04, 1/8/07effective 8/1/08 beginning with the third athletics certification cycle)(a) Provide evidence that the well-being of student-athletes and the fairness of their treatment is monitored,evaluated and addressed on a continuing basis;(b) Have established grievance or appeal procedures available to student-athletes in appropriate areas; and(c) Provide evidence that the institution has in place programs that protect the health of and provide a safeand inclusive environment for each of its student-athletes. (Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/08 beginning withthe third athletics certification cycle)22.3 Institutional Performance Program Decisions.The Committee on Institutional Performance shall base its decisions regarding the status of an institution’s athleticsprogram on information contained in the institution’s self-study report, the peer-review team’s written report,the institution’s written response to the review team’s report and evidence presented at hearings or in-person appearancesbefore the committee. Actions of the Committee on Institutional Performance regarding an institution’scertification status shall be announced publicly. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94, Revised: 1/19/13)22.3.1 Categories of Institutional Performance. Based on the information presented, the Committeeon Institutional Performance shall determine an institution’s institutional performance program status consistentwith the following three categories: (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94, Revised: 1/19/13)22.3.1.1 Certified. A certified institution shall have been deemed to be in substantial conformity with theoperating principles in Bylaw 22.2. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94)22.3.1.2 Certified with Conditions. An institution that is certified with conditions shall have been deemedto be in substantial conformity with the operating principles in Bylaw 22.2, subject to the institution’s fulfillmentof certain corrective actions in a reasonable, specified period of time. An institution may evidence fulfillment ofthese corrective actions prior to the time specified by the committee. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94)22.3.1.3 Not Certified. An institution that is not certified shall have been deemed to be not in substantialconformity with the operating principles in Bylaw 22.2 and shall be subject to the fulfillment of certain correctiveactions in a reasonable, specified period of time. An institution may evidence fulfillment of these correctiveactions prior to the time specified by the committee. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94)22.3.2 Postponement of Institutional Performance Program Decision. The committee reservesthe right to postpone the institutional performance program decision of an institution under either of the followingconditions: (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective 1/1/94, Revised: 8/11/98, 1/19/13)(a) When its self-study is deemed to be inadequate (e.g., lacking accuracy, openness or campus-wide participation).If the institution does not respond to the committee’s concerns in a period of time specified by thecommittee, it may be placed in restricted-membership status. Such an institution shall not be eligible for aninstitutional performance program decision until an appropriate self-study is completed; or(b) In instances in which the committee, during its deliberations, concludes that the institution has not receivedadequate notice from the peer-review team of a problem significant enough to affect the institution’s institutionalperformance program status. The postponement allows the committee to seek written clarificationfrom the institution and the peer-review team chair prior to rendering a decision as to the institutional performanceprogram status of the institution.22.3.3 Corrective Action. When problems are identified pursuant to the institutional performance programprocess, a member institution shall take corrective action. Requirements for taking corrective action, and a record380