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 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/small school format. This initial format was later changed to a three division format determined by percentages of financial assistance based on athletic ability. 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/small school format. This initial format was later changed to a three division format determined by percentages of financial assistance based on athletic ability.
  
-In 1982, the AIAW dissolved and members affiliated with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and/or the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), Division III. As of the 1993-94 academic year, all WWIAC institutions had only NCAA Division III affiliation.+In 1982, the AIAW dissolved and members affiliated with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and/or the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), Division III. **Marquette departed the WWIAC after the 1982 season.**
  
 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, resigning in August 1984. Judy Kruckman (UW-Eau Claire) served as acting Commissioner until her appointment in June 1985. 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, resigning in August 1984. Judy Kruckman (UW-Eau Claire) served as acting Commissioner until her appointment in June 1985.
  
 In 1984-85, the Conference functioned for the first time as a non-scholarship (no financial assistance allowed based on athletic ability) organization, and Faculty Athletics Representatives acted upon recommendations made by the Athletics Directors. In 1984-85, the Conference functioned for the first time as a non-scholarship (no financial assistance allowed based on athletic ability) organization, and Faculty Athletics Representatives acted upon recommendations made by the Athletics Directors.
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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.
  
 [[http://www.wiacsports.com/history/index.html|WWIAC History, WIACSports.com]] [[http://www.wiacsports.com/history/index.html|WWIAC History, WIACSports.com]]
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