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NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF. Joel Vickery Director of Compliance Idaho State University Department of Athletics October 8, 2009. OVERVIEW. ELIGIBILITY ACADEMICS & ADVISING RECRUITING EXTRA BENEFITS PLAYING AND PRACTICE LIMITS ETHICAL CONDUCT REPORTING VIOLATIONS.

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NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

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  1. NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF Joel Vickery Director of Compliance Idaho State University Department of Athletics October 8, 2009

  2. OVERVIEW ELIGIBILITY ACADEMICS & ADVISING RECRUITING EXTRA BENEFITS PLAYING AND PRACTICE LIMITS ETHICAL CONDUCT REPORTING VIOLATIONS

  3. Eligibility Initial Eligibility NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards Continuing Eligibility-Progress Toward Degree 40-60-80 Rule Entering second year, 24 credits Entering third year, 52 credits-40% Entering fourth year, 77 credits-60% Entering fifth year, 103 credits-80% Based on ISU degree program requiring 128 credits for graduation (NCAA BYLAW 14.4.3.2)

  4. Eligibility Junior College Transfers Qualifier Attendance at two-year college for one full-time semester Average 12 credits per semester 2.0 GPA (NCAA BYLAW 14.5.4.1) Non-Qualifier Graduate From the two-year college 2.0 GPA 48 transferable-degree credits (Must also meet percentage toward degree) Math and English requirements (NCAA BYLAW 14.5.4.2)

  5. Academics & Advisement All student-athletes are advised by their declared major advisors. Athletic Student Support Services works with collegiate advisors to help student-athletes meet Big Sky Conference and NCAA requirements. Coaches can not contact a faculty member about a student-athlete’s progress in class. (ISU Student-Athlete Handbook, p. 10-18)

  6. Recruiting On-Campus Contact Faculty members may contact prospects on campus for recruiting purposes. At ISU many faculty and staff members assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes during on-campus visits.

  7. Recruiting Off Campus Contact Faculty and staff are prohibited from having off-campus contact with prospects. Exceptions Off campus recruiting contacts made by the admissions office in conjunction with an admissions program are permissible, provided the program is directed at all prospective students, including non-athletes. Unavoidable off-campus contact is permissible, provided no discussion relevant to ISU athletics takes place. NCAA Recruiting Practice Test

  8. Extra Benefits An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or booster to provide a student-athlete, prospect or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. (NCAA BYLAW 16.02.3)

  9. Extra Benefits Faculty and Staff members may not give student-athletes “extra benefits”. If a benefit is not available to all students, it can not be given to a student-athlete. If, however, a benefit is available to all students, it may be given to a student-athlete.

  10. Extra Benefits Examples of Extra Benefits Permit a procedure not generally available to all students (e.g. retake exam or do extra work for extra credit) Preferential grading for student-athletes The use of a copying machine or typing services that are not available to the general student body Give or loan cash, sign or cosign for a loan Offer any gift (e.g., birthday/holiday gift) Provide use of an automobile Provide free or reduced rent or housing

  11. Playing and Practice Seasons Out of Season 8 Hours per week/No more than 2 hours of individual skill related instruction. (NCAA BYLAW 17.1.6.2 through 17.1.6.2.3) In Season 20 Hours per week/4 Hours per Day (NCAA BYLAW 17.1.6.1) No Missed Class Time Due to Practice Letters sent to faculty members to inform of missed class days due to athletic competition first week of each semester. (ISU Student-Athlete Handbook, p. 37)

  12. Ethical Conduct Use Your Best Judgment Ask the compliance staff if you have questions or concerns. NCAA - Don't Bet On It Summary of NCAA Regulations

  13. Reporting Potential Violations To report any potential NCAA Violations contact: Nancy Graziano Associate Athletic Director for Student Support/SWA Joel Vickery Director of Compliance Scott Benson Faculty Athletics Representative Jeff Tingey Athletic Director

  14. Comments Questions? Discussion

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