NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

Joel VickeryDirector of ComplianceIdaho State University

Department of AthleticsOctober 8, 2009

OVERVIEW

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

Eligibility

Initial Eligibility NCAA Initial Eligibility StandardsContinuing 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)

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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)

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

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

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