Our full-membership includes:
• 6 public and 5 private institutions.
• 4 members from Pennsylvania, 6 members from New York and 1
member from New Jersey.
• We have members in or near big cities and some that are
situated in the country side.
• Our diversity is a defining characteristic of which we are
very proud.
NCAA Automatic Qualifiers in the Sports of:
• Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Golf,
Soccer
• Women’s: Basketball, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports Sponsored:
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Men's & Women's
Lacrosse, Men's & Women's Swimming & Men's Tennis.
Our History: The conference was re-formed in 2004
when 12 formerly independent colleges who wanted to belong to a
conference joined forces and started the North Eastern Athletic
Conference. In 2007-08 and with the departure of 5 institutions and
the arrival of 3 new members, the conference consists 10 members.
In 2008, the NEAC lost an additional three institutions, but gained
two new members bringing our total to nine members. In 2009, the
NEAC added three additional new members, while losing a founding
member. The NEAC has also accepted four associate member
institutions and will be adding two additional full members in
2009-2010.
Presidential oversight has been important and continues to guide
the conference.
Our Philosophy: The NEAC and its member
institutions operate intercollegiate athletics programs that must
be consistent with the NCAA Division III philosophy. The NEAC
recognizes that intercollegiate athletics are an integral and
essential part of the collegiate experience and should operate in
harmony with the educational mission of its member institutions.
NEAC members must strive to uphold the highest ethical standards of
athletic competition. Membership in the NEAC is intended for
colleges and universities that provide a broad base of athletic
competition for men and women.
Our Purpose: It shall be the general purpose of
the NEAC to foster meaningful competition in as many sports as may
be successfully provided by the member institutions within the
limits of financial budget capabilities. A primary objective shall
be the encouragement of widespread participation by
student-athletes. The NEAC shall sponsor, promote, and organize
intercollegiate athletics competition among member institutions for
charitable and educational purposes. The NEAC encourages such
competition to be equitable, fair, and amicable for all
student-athletes.
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