California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani has been appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Presidents Council.

Effective in April 2007, President Shirvani will represent Region 4 on the 16-member Presidents Council which meets regularly to rule on national and regional budgetary, compliance, conference alignment, and membership issues. Region 4 includes California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Hawaii, and Alaska. CSU Stanislaus is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The appointment is for a four-year term.


“Since California State University, Stanislaus is a member of one of the most competitive athletic conferences in the country, it is an honor to be selected as a member of the Presidents Council,” President Shirvani said. “It is a great opportunity to assure that our student athletes and the University’s athletic program are on the right track to experiencing success as one of the top programs in our region.”