IRVINE, Calif. – The Big West Board of Directors strongly affirmed their commitment to conference membership and unified action during the league’s annual Fall Meetings, held December 3–5 in Irvine, Calif.

The Board of Directors is comprised of the presidents and chancellors of the conference’s 11 continuing member institutions and is chaired by Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., President of CSUN.

At the conclusion of the meetings, the Board ratified the following statement reflecting their shared commitment and alignment as members of The Big West:

“We are committed to The Big West now and in the future. The Big West provides us the best opportunity to pursue academic and athletic excellence while making a positive impact in our community.”

Leadership from the conference’s continuing member institutions, along with future members California Baptist, Utah Valley and Sacramento State, and two student-athlete representatives, engaged in three days of productive dialogue. Institutions transitioning from the conference participated in appropriate discussions related to their current membership and conference operations.

In addition to conversations surrounding membership, the Fall Meetings included robust discussion and action on conference governance, championship operations, and strategic planning as The Big West continues to navigate a rapidly evolving NCAA Division I landscape.

“I am appreciative of the leadership and engagement demonstrated by The Big West Board of Directors and Council during these meetings,” said Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly. “Unity remains one of our greatest strengths, and through collaboration and shared purpose, we are well positioned to navigate change while continuing to advance opportunities for our student-athletes and institutions.”