NCAA Double-A Zone: Chowan joins the CIAA and makes history July 2, 2009

Chowan joins the CIAA and makes history - Jul 02, 2009 | 11:30:23

posted by: Molly Gallagher

After a year as a football-only member in the country's oldest historically black athletic league, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Chowan University announced it would become a full member of the conference beginning in August.

Chowan, located in northeast North Carolina, is the first non-HBCU in the Division II conference's 97-year history. The university will have 10 of its 12 athletic programs competing during the 2009-10 academic year and will hope to expand additional sports in the future.

What do you think of Chowan's decision to enter the league? Do you think this is a positive move for the CIAA? Do you think it is a positive move for Chowan?

Comments

This is a gutsy, but GREAT move for both. The president and commissioner are to be commended. The proximity of the school to other members and the fact that it has served minorities in big numbers going back to its JUCO days makes it a good fit. It also has a similar profile to many of the CIAA schools.

Once the students or alumni come to the CIAA Tournament, they will be more than glad they joined.

posted by: Anthony L Pace | 07/07/09