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===== Wisconsin Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WWIAC) ===== | ===== Wisconsin Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WWIAC) ===== | ||
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In 1958, the Wisconsin Athletic and Recreation Federation of College Women (WARFCW) was formed for the purpose of coordinating athletic activity among Wisconsin institutions of higher education. This organization followed the national model (ARFCW) in which governance was primarily the responsibility of student leaders. The WARFCW included representatives from: Eau Claire State College, La Crosse State College, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, | In 1958, the Wisconsin Athletic and Recreation Federation of College Women (WARFCW) was formed for the purpose of coordinating athletic activity among Wisconsin institutions of higher education. This organization followed the national model (ARFCW) in which governance was primarily the responsibility of student leaders. The WARFCW included representatives from: Eau Claire State College, La Crosse State College, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, | ||
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At that time, an agreement was reached that the development of a conference was needed. Dr. Mullen took the draft of the Constitution of the newly formed WWIAC and presented it for final approval at a meeting held at UW-Eau Claire on January 29-30, 1971. After two days of deliberations, | At that time, an agreement was reached that the development of a conference was needed. Dr. Mullen took the draft of the Constitution of the newly formed WWIAC and presented it for final approval at a meeting held at UW-Eau Claire on January 29-30, 1971. After two days of deliberations, | ||
- | The original membership consisted of twelve schools (the nine current members plus Carthage College, UW-Madison and UW-Parkside) and grew to its maximum of 16 by 1975 with the addition of UW-Milwaukee, | + | **The original membership consisted of twelve schools (the nine current members plus Carthage College, UW-Madison and UW-Parkside) and grew to its maximum of 16 by 1975 with the addition of UW-Milwaukee, |
All members were at one time affiliated with the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), and the Midwest Association of Athletics for Women (MAIAW). Initially, the AIAW conducted regional and national championships with a large school/ | All members were at one time affiliated with the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), and the Midwest Association of Athletics for Women (MAIAW). Initially, the AIAW conducted regional and national championships with a large school/ | ||
- | In 1982, the AIAW dissolved and members affiliated with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and/or the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), | + | In 1982, the AIAW dissolved and members affiliated with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and/or the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), |
In 1975, the University of Wisconsin System allocated a part-time position for coordination of the WWIAC. Gail Grimm was appointed Executive Secretary, and was succeeded in 1977 by Dr. Emogene Nelson (UW-River Falls). It was through Dr. Nelson’s efforts that a commissioner’s position became a reality. In August 1979, Dr. Janice Stocker became the first WWIAC Commissioner, | In 1975, the University of Wisconsin System allocated a part-time position for coordination of the WWIAC. Gail Grimm was appointed Executive Secretary, and was succeeded in 1977 by Dr. Emogene Nelson (UW-River Falls). It was through Dr. Nelson’s efforts that a commissioner’s position became a reality. In August 1979, Dr. Janice Stocker became the first WWIAC Commissioner, | ||
In 1984-85, the Conference functioned for the first time as a non-scholarship (no financial assistance allowed based on athletic ability) organization, | In 1984-85, the Conference functioned for the first time as a non-scholarship (no financial assistance allowed based on athletic ability) organization, | ||
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+ | As of the 1993-94 academic year, all WWIAC institutions had only NCAA Division III affiliation. | ||
Judy Kruckman served as commissioner until 1996, at which time Dr. Gary Karner was chosen to oversee both the WWIAC and WSUC. | Judy Kruckman served as commissioner until 1996, at which time Dr. Gary Karner was chosen to oversee both the WWIAC and WSUC. | ||
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