NCAA
COMPLIANCE
FORMS
COMPLIANCE
PRINCIPLES
AND
OBJECTIVES
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
STAFF ASSIGNMENTS FOR ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE FORMS:
NCAA BYLAW 6
FORM
Certification of Compliance for
Institutions (NCAA -1)
Certification of Compliance for staff
members (NCAA -2)
Student-Athlete Statement
(NCAA -3)
Drug-Testing Consent
(NCAA -3d, e, f)
S/A’s Affirmation of Eligibility
(NCAA –4)
Squad List (NCAA –5)
DEADLINE
COORDINATOR
DESTINATION
September 15
Office Manager
Compliance Office
September 15
Officer Manager
Compliance Office
Prior to 1st practice
Compliance
Coordinator
Compliance
Coordinator
Compliance
Coordinator
Assistant Director/SAS
Compliance Office
Prior to 1st practice
Prior to 1st practice
Prior to 1st
competition
March 1 previous AY
Compliance Office
Compliance Office
August 1
Certification Officer
Conference Office
Compliance Office
NCAA Office
Compliance Office
NCAA Office
Academic Progress Rate
October 5
Certification Officer
NCAA Office
Sports Sponsorship Report
(NCAA –7)
Designation of Institutional Reps
(NCAA –8)
General-Eligibility form for
International S/A’s (NCAA –10)
Certificate of Eligibility (Big 12)
August 15
Assoc. Director
September 1
Chancellor
Prior to 1st
competition
Prior to 1st
competition
3 wks after season
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Prior to 1st practice
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NCAA Office
Compliance Office
NCAA Office
Chancellor’s Office
Compliance Office
Graduation Rates Disclosure Form
(NCAA –6a)
Graduation Success Rate
Certificate of Participation
(Big 12)
Athletic Certification
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S/A General Information (NU)
Automobile Registration
S/A Employment
S/A Handbook Receipt
Summer Employment Verification
NU Drug Testing Consent
Big 12 Drug-Testing Consent
NCAA Drug-Testing Consent
Permissible Promotional Activity
Waiver
Waivers / Appeals
 ARS
 Medical Hardship
 Eligibility Issues
NCAA Agent Disclaimer Affidavit
Certification Officer
Assoc. Director
Compliance Coord.
Compliance Coord.
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Compliance Office
Conference Office
Compliance Office
Compliance Office
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On-going
Assoc AD
Assoc. Director
Asst. Directors
Compliance Office
Prior to postseason
competition
Assoc. Director
Compliance Office
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FORM
Institutional Athletically Related
Income - Staff
Certification to Recruit Off-Campus
DEADLINE
Annually
COORDINATOR
Athletic Director
Annually
Assoc Dir.
Big 12 Designated Recruiter
(designated head and assistant
coaches)
Charitable, Educational Non-profit
Promotions Waiver
Institutional Promotional Activities
Waiver
Educational Products/Sports Skill
Instruction Waiver
Commercial Advertisement Waiver
On-going
Assoc. AD
Ongoing
Assoc. AD
Compliance Office
Ongoing
Assoc AD
Compliance Office
Ongoing
Assoc. AD
Compliance Office
Ongoing
Assoc AD
Compliance Office
Contact Evaluation Form
Basketball Designation Off-Campus
Evaluation Days
Football Spring Evaluation Day
Designation
Softball Designation Off-Campus
Evaluation
Basketball Summer Evaluation Form
Football Permissible Recruiter Form
Ongoing
Ongoing
Asst Director/R&L
Asst Director/R&L
Compliance Office
Compliance Office
Prior to April 15
Asst Director/R&L
Compliance Office
Ongoing
Asst Director/R&L
Compliance Office
End of Period
Prior to Recruit
Period
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Asst Director/R&L
Asst. Director/R&L
Compliance Office
Compliance Office
Asst. Director/R&L
Asst. Director/R&L
Asst. Director/R&L
ACS
ACS
Compliance Office
Certification Office
Compliance Office
Head Coach
Compliance Office
Individual Recruitment Record
Telephone Logs
Official Visit Approval Form
Official Visit Report
Official Visit Log
Ongoing
Ongoing
Unofficial Visit Log
Ongoing
Complimentary Admissions
 Prospective Student-Athlete
 Coaching Staff Personnel
Complimentary Admissions
 Student-Athlete
Academic Year
Academic Year /
Sport Season
National Letter of Intent
 General Administration
 Release Request Form
Sports Camp/Clinic S-A Approval
Form
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Sport Dates/
Ongoing
On-going
Asst. Director/R&L
Head Coach
Director Operations
Asst. Director/R&L
Head Coach
Director Operations
Asst. Director/R&L
Head Coach
Asst. Director of Tickets
DESTINATION
A.D. Office
CEO
FAR Office
Compliance Office
NCAA Office
Compliance Office
Conference Office
Head Coach
Compliance
Ticket Office
Head Coach
Director Operations
Asst. Director of Tickets
Compliance Coord.
Ticket Office
Compliance Office
Compliance Coord.
Compliance Office
FORM
Awards and Banquets
DEADLINE
On-going
COORDINATOR
Asst. Director/SAS
Ongoing
Assoc. Director
Ongoing
Assoc. Director
Ongoing
Assoc. Director
Ongoing
Assoc. AD
Academic Year
Assoc. Director
On-going
Assoc. AD
2-year College Transfer Eligibility
Verification
4-year College Transfer Eligibility
Verification
UNL S-A Transfer Permission to
Contact
Outside Competition Approval
Certification of Practice Players
DESTINATION
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Certification of Compliance
 Graduate Assistant Coach
 Student Assistants / Interns
S-A Employment
 Academic Year
 Vacation Period
 Fee-For-Lesson
NCAA Special Assistance Fund
On-going
Compliance Coord.
Compliance
Office
Academic Year
Asst. Director/SAS
NCAA Opportunity Fund
Academic Year
Compliance
Office
Conference
Office
Compliance
Office
Conference
Office
Business Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Compliance
Office
Meal Allowance Per Diem
Declaration of Playing Season
Athletically Related Activities
 Daily/Weekly Time
Limitations
Competition Limits
 Team/Individual
Incidental Expense Waiver
Competition Season
Compliance Coord.
Prior to Season
Asst. Director/SAS
In-Season
Out-Season
Asst. Director/SAS
Prior to Season
Asst. Director/SAS
Academic Year
Asst. Director/SAS
On-Going
Compliance Intern
September 15
Compliance Coord.
Ongoing
Compliance Intern
Pre-College Expense
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Autograph/Memorabilia Request
Disclaimer Form
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Recruiting Exam Results Form
Occasional Meals
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Office
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Office
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Office
Athletic
Director/Coaches
Compliance
Office
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES OF RULES COMPLIANCE
Principles of Rules Compliance
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the University of Nebraska
must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA in the conduct of its
intercollegiate athletics program. We must monitor our program to assure compliance
and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been
achieved. In any such instance, the University of Nebraska shall cooperate fully with
the Association and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of our athletics
department staff, student-athletes, other appropriate institutional personnel and
individuals and groups representing the University’s athletic interests all share in this
important task.
The necessity of a positive, ethical and practical attitude toward compliance by
everyone involved cannot be overemphasized. By accepting this responsibility,
acknowledging your role in institutional compliance, and making yourself aware of the
legislation, compliance with NCAA, Big XII Conference and University regulations is
assured.
Objectives of Rules Compliance
The prevention of infractions is clearly the primary objective of Rules Compliance. It is
essential that the University exhibit evidence of institutional control and commitment.
By utilizing a system for interpretations, rules education and thorough monitoring
procedures, the University shall find itself in the best possible position for reporting
inadvertent infractions. The self-reporting of any violation is recommended and
encouraged to aid the University in reporting such findings to the conference and/or
NCAA.
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ATHLETIC
COMPLIANCE
STAFF
ORGANIZATION
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
Associate Director of Compliance Job Description
Direct, manage and coordinate the operations of the Athletic Department Compliance Office
including, but not limited to the following areas:
I.
Comprehensive Rules Education Program (20%)
1. Create and implement NCAA rules education presentations and materials for the
following groups:
a. Coaches
b. Athletics Department Staff
c. Student-Athletes
d. Prospective Student-Athletes, Parents/Guardians
e. High School Personnel (Coaches, Guidance Counselors)
f. Booster Groups, Alumni and Season Ticketholders
II.
Eligibility Certification (20%)
1. Manage all aspects of certification of team and individual eligibility for Big 12 reporting;
2. Communicate eligibility issues with appropriate Athletics and Certification staff;
3. Submit eligibility certification forms to Big 12; and
4. Work closely with Athletics Certification Coordinator on issues regarding eligibility
certification.
III.
Initial Eligibility and Amateurism (15%)
1. Manage and perform unofficial academic evaluations for prospective student-athletes;
2. Maintain and monitor Eligibility Center Institutional Requests Lists;
3. Communicate with coaches, parents and prospects Eligibility Center status and
deficiencies;
4. Work closely with Athletics Certification and Academic Staff on ongoing basis
regarding initial eligibility status of prospects;
5. Manage NCAA amateurism status for prospects;
6. Serve as liaison with NCAA Eligibility Center and Student –Athlete Reinstatement staff
on amateurism issues; and
7. Manage international prospect amateurism process.
IV.
Transfers (15%)
1. Oversee all aspects of communication regarding two-year and four-year college
transfers;
2. Prepare and maintain transfer paperwork for permission to contact and eligibility
verification for four-year transfers;
3. Communicate with coaches, student-athletes, staff and parents regarding transfer
issues; and
4. Provide interpretation regarding transfer questions in accordance with NCAA and Big
12 rules.
V.
NCAA and Big 12 Waivers (10%)
1. Manage all aspects of medical hardship process;
2. Work closely with Athletic Medicine Staff to determine who may qualify for hardship
and to obtain medical documentation;
3. Review medical documentation to determine if additional documentation is needed to
satisfy requirements set forth by NCAA and Big 12;
4. Work with the Faculty Athletics Representative to submit application to Big 12;
5. Provide interpretations to staff and student-athletes regarding medical hardships;
6. Prepare and submit other conference-administered waivers;
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7. Prepare and submit various NCAA waivers for Initial Eligibility; Student-Athlete
Reinstatement; Legislative Review Subcommittee; and Extension of Five-Year Rule.
VI.
NCAA Forms and Reports (1%)
1. Squad Lists for NCAA and Big 12 drug testing;
2. NCAA Sports Sponsorship Report;
3. NCAA Grants-in-Aid Summary;
4. Assist Business Office with Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report; and
5. NCAA International Student-Athlete Amateurism Form.
VII.
Interpretations Provided for: (10%)
1. Coaching Staff Members;
2. Student-Athletes and Parents;
3. Athletic Department Staff Members;
4. Prospective Student-Athletes and Parents;
5. Community Groups;
6. Campus and University Personnel; and
7. All other inquiries and requests.
VIII.
NCAA Violations (1%)
1. Assist in investigation, preparation and reporting secondary violations to the Big 12
and NCAA.
2. Interview those involved in the violation and write the violation report.
IX.
Compliance Office Daily Operations (5%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Supervise, train and evaluate Assistant Director of Compliance;
Represent the Athletic Compliance Office when requested;
Serve on Departmental committees as requested; and
Attend NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and compliance workshops.
X.
NCAA and Big 12 Legislative Liaison to Faculty Athletics Representative (2%)
1. Educate coaching staff and department staff regarding proposed NCAA legislation;
2. Work with Faculty Athletics Representative to communicate coaches’ positions
regarding proposed legislation.
XI.
NCAA Certification and Compliance Review (less than 1% - done only when the reviews
are performed. One is done every four years; the other every 10)
1. Work with NCAA Certification team and Compliance Review staff to provide requested
information.
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Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
Compliance Coordinator Job Description
Oversee defined areas of the Athletics Compliance Office including but not limited to:
I.
Administer on- and off-campus recruiting monitoring, including general recruiting
operations, off-campus recruiting, contact and evaluations, official and unofficial visits
and telephone calls. Provide related education to coaches and staff. Examine all
documentation according to NCAA and Big 12 regulations and analyze for possible
violations. Implement and utilize new software and create and maintain policies and
procedures. Research and prepare NCAA and Big 12 recruiting requests and appeals.
(30%)
II.
Oversee a monitoring system for expenses provided by the institution for practice and
competition. Update and maintain team travel policies and procedures. Analyze
documentation associated with all competitions and vacations periods according to
NCAA and Big 12 regulations for possible violations. Provide related education and
interpretations to coaches and staff. Research and prepare NCAA and Big 12 requests
and appeals. (20%)
III.
Administer National Letter of Intent process. Serve as campus NLI administrator.
Provide interpretations regarding NLI rules and NCAA rules surrounding the NLI
program. Prepare, review and approve NLI’s, scholarship agreements and release of
prospects’ signing to media. Communicate directly with Big 12 and NLI office on
campus-specific NLI related issues. (15%)
IV.
Supervise, delegate, train and evaluate law student externs. Oversee monitoring
system for recruiting, team travel, employment and verification of financial aid. (15%)
V.
Oversee preparation, maintenance and monitoring of NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and
institutional student-athlete certification forms per NCAA, Big 12 and Institutional rules
and regulations. Manage certification of team and individual eligibility for Big 12
reporting. (10%)
VI.
Administer student-athlete employment monitoring system. Provide education to
student-athletes, coaches, boosters and employers. Analyze employer responses for
possible violations and review discrepancies with student-athlete or employer. (7%)
Secondary Duties (3%)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Oversee the annual recruiting test for student-athletes.
Represent the Compliance Office when requested.
Assist with compliance rules education program and providing interpretations in all
areas regarding NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules.
Attend and participate in NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules education, monthly
meetings and annual compliance workshops.
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
Compliance Intern – Job Description
I.
Monitor autograph/memorabilia requests process
1.
2.
3.
4.
II.
Manage a monitoring system for camps and clinics
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
III.
Update and maintain camp and clinic policies and procedures
Review and approve camp/clinic brochures
Review documentation prior to camp/clinic
a. Camp/Clinic description form
b. Camp/Clinic approval form
Review documentation after camp/clinic
a. Camper payment/benefit ledger
b. Individual discount ledger
c. Group discount ledger
d. Local transportation ledger
e. Staff payment ledger
f.
Refund list
Maintain camp and clinic spreadsheet
Provide education related to camps and clinics to coaches and staff
Monitor occasional meal process
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
IV.
Update and maintain autograph/memorabilia request policies and procedures
Receive requests relating to donations of autograph/memorabilia
Examine all documentation for approval/denial of the item in question
a. If approved, forward the request to Huskers Authentic
b. If denied, send letter explaining NCAA rules
Keep file and overall record of all requests
Receive Request form from Institutional Staff member, coach or booster
Review Request form
Approve Request form and send back to staff member, coach or booster
Input information into database
Perform quarterly checks of documentation at each sport office
Keep status report of frequency of occasional meals
Assist with monitoring system for team travel
1.
2.
3.
Review documentation associated with all competitions that occur
Examine all documentation on expense vouchers according to NCAA and Big
12 regulations
Provide education related to team travel to coaches and staff
V.
Assist with monitoring system for on- and off-campus recruiting activities
VI.
Assist with monitoring system for telephone calls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
VII.
Implement and utilize comply and verify software
Create and maintain phone call monitoring policies and procedures
Receive and review monthly phone logs from coaches
Run and review monthly phone call analysis reports
Provide education related to telephone calls to coaches and staff
Assist with monitoring of off-campus student-athlete housing and
Student-athlete employment
VIII.
Assist with athletic scholarship process for academic year and
summer term
1.
2.
3.
Assist with monitoring sport athletic scholarship levels to ensure compliance with
NCAA guidelines
Assist with monitoring scholarship reductions and non-renewals
Assist with monitoring Hewit Performance Buffet meal plans for student athletes
IX.
Assist with completion of NCAA squad list.
X.
Assist with the NCAA student-athlete opportunity and special
Assistance funds
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
XI.
Communicate process and procedures to student athletes
Verify fund uses
Approve allowable expenses
Prepare warrant requests
Assist with reconciling fund balance
Assist with compliance rules education program
1.
2.
3.
Assist in providing interpretations regarding NCAA and Big 12 Conference
Rules.
Assist with identifying, contacting and distributing information to various
community organizations regarding NCAA rules.
Coordinate and conduct semiannual compliance review meetings for studentathletes
XII.
Assist in researching for secondary violations
XIII.
Assist in researching NCAA and Big 12 Conference waiver requests and
appeals
1.
2.
3.
XIV.
Recruiting – Bylaw 13
Awards and Benefits – Bylaw 16
Incidental expense waivers
Attend and participate in NCAA and Big 12 Conference meetings,
teleconferences, and workshops
1.
2.
3.
NCAA Regional Rules Seminar
Big 12 Summer Rules Workshop
Monthly Big 12 Directors of Compliance conference calls
XV.
Develop and maintain files and records for the athletic compliance office
per NCAA, Big 12, and Institutional rules and regulations
XVI.
Assist with daily operations of the compliance office as assigned.
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
Assistant Director of Compliance for Recruiting and Legislation
Job Description
Oversee and manage the defined areas of the Athletic Compliance Office including but
not limited to:
Job description and percentage of time spent on primary duties:
I.
Provide interpretations and education regarding all NCAA and Big 12
Conference rules for coaching staff members, student-athletes and parents,
Athletic Department support staff, alumni and boosters, prospective studentathletes and parents, community and commercial groups, campus and
University personnel, and all other inquiries and requests. Communicate
directly with the Big 12 and the NCAA regarding interpretive issues. (50%)
II.
Supervise, delegate, train, and evaluate Compliance Coordinator. Oversee
all recruiting activities, camps and clinics, and expenses provided by the
institution for practice and competition. (15%)
III.
Investigate, prepare documentation, and report secondary violations to the
appropriate sport coach or staff member, student-athlete, assistant athletic
director of compliance, Athletic Director, Faculty Athletic Representative,
Senior Women Administrator, Big 12 Conference Office, and NCAA
Enforcement and/or Student-Athlete Reinstatement Staff. (10%)
IV.
Research, prepare, and submit NCAA and Big 12 Conference waiver
requests and appeals related to NCAA legislation, incidental expense
waivers, and all other requests and appeals. (10%)
V.
Act as a liaison between the Nebraska compliance office and Nebraska law
school. Create and maintain a partnership with the law school Career
Services staff. Advertise open positions, interview and hire externs each
semester. (5%)
VI.
Act as a liaison between the Nebraska compliance office, University
Communications, and Comply and Verify staff. Implement computer software
and create policies and procedures related to telephone call monitoring. (3%)
VII.
Oversee the use of student-athletes names and pictures. Draft and send
cease and letters when a student-athlete’s name or picture is used without
the student-athlete’s knowledge or permission. (2%)
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Secondary duties (5%):
VIII.
Attend and participate in NCAA and Big 12 Conference meetings,
teleconferences, and workshops.
IX.
Oversee orientation with all new coaches and staff members. Oversee rules
education meetings with sport secretaries.
X.
Assist with other duties as necessary.
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Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
Assistant Director of Compliance for Student-Athlete Services
Job Description
Oversee and manage the defined areas of the Athletic Compliance Office including but
not limited to:
I.
Athletic Financial Aid:
1. Manage, design and oversee athletic scholarship process for academic year and
summer term
2. Monitor sport athletic scholarship levels to ensure compliance with NCAA
guidelines and notify coaches of equivalency levels for current and future years
3. Manage and monitor scholarship reductions and non-renewals and coordinate
reporting to Athletic Certification Office and Financial Aid Office;
4. Oversee procedures for student-athletes studying abroad
5. Develop and oversee policies and procedures for student-athlete summer bridge
program
6. Oversee financial aid and sport information in the NCAA Compliance Assistant
Software
7. Oversee computation and distribution of off-campus scholarship room and board
stipends
8. Oversee Hewit Performance Buffet meal plans for student athletes
9. Oversee the completion of reports for internal/external agencies and offices;
create reports for specific requests
10. Communicate athletic scholarship elements to student athletes and parents in
relation to their student bill, monthly scholarship check and book process
11. Provide reports to Housing to identify student athletes and their scholarship
status
12. Provide report to the University Bookstore of student athletes approved for
textbook scholarship
13. Provide report to Payroll office of international student-athlete taxation
II.
Big 12 and NCAA Reports:
1. Oversee completion and submission of NCAA Squad List.
2. Prepare and submit Big 12 Incidental Expense Waivers
3. Prepare and submit Student Assistance Fund Report
4. Prepare and submit Special Assistance Fund Report
III.
NCAA Funds for Student Athletes:
1. Oversee and coordinate the NCAA Student-Athlete Opportunity, Special
Assistance and Academic Enhancement Funds
2. Develop internal policies and procedures
3. Coordinate with Office of International Affairs for approval of funds for
international student athletes
4. Communicate process and procedures to student athletes and coaches
5. Verify fund uses
6. Approve allowable expenses
7. Prepare warrant requests
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8. Reconcile fund balance
9. Prepare yearly report of uses to the Big 12 Conference
IV.
Playing and Practice Season:
1. Oversee the Declaration of Playing and Practice Season Limitations
2. Administer each sport’s Declaration of the Playing and Practice Season calendar
3. Educate coaches and staff regarding all playing and practice season limitations
4. Obtain weekly time logs from each sport to monitor:
a.
In-Season Limitations Countable Athletically Related Activities
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Number of Days – In-Season Limitation
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Off-Day Requirement
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Daily and Weekly Hour Limitations
b.
Team and Individual Contest Limitations
c.
Out of Season Limitations
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Individual Skill Instruction/Film Review
d.
Vacation Period Outside Competition Limitations
5. Conduct and analyze student athlete audits to verify daily and weekly hour
limitations in their sport
6. Audit team practices on an occasional basis
V.
Student-Athlete Education:
1. Oversee and coordinate a compliance rules education program for studentathletes
2. Coordinate and conduct student-athlete compliance certification meetings
3. Coordinate and conduct student-athlete end-of-year summer rules review
meetings
4. Create, edit and maintain rules and compliance education information
VI.
Off-Campus Student Athlete Housing Monitoring:
1. Distribute educational guidelines and verification form to landlords
2. Review landlord responses and clarify any discrepancies with the student athlete
or landlord
VII.
Student-Athlete Exit Interview:
1. Manage the exit interview questionnaire
2. Distribute to student athletes who have exhausted their eligibility
3. Compile statistics for year-end report for the committee to review
4. Send areas of concern to Athletic Director and/or other sports or departments
VIII.
Student-Athlete Awards:
1. Oversee student athlete award limitations
2. Administer sport’s letter award winners
3. Administer sport’s recognition awards and monitor each award classification and
cost
IX.
Interpretations Provided for:
1. Coaching Staff Members;
2. Student-Athletes and Parents;
3. Athletic Department Staff Members;
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4. Campus and University Personnel; and
5. All other inquiries and requests
X.
NCAA Violations:
1. Assist in investigation, preparation and reporting secondary violations to Big 12.
XI.
Compliance Daily Operations:
1. Supervise, delegate and train compliance intern, law student externs, student
workers and volunteers
2. Process Big 12 Incidental Expense Waivers
3. Manage sport rosters
4. Represent the Athletic Compliance Office when requested
5. Attend annual NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and compliance workshops
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Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE
FAR Job Description
The FAR provides outside-athletics oversight of the athletic department and, as such, has an integral role in assuring
institutional control of athletics. The FAR reports directly to and is responsible to the Chancellor. A prime
responsibility is to provide the Chancellor and the Athletic Director with the faculty viewpoint on matters relating to
the Athletic Department that affect student-athletes. Particular emphasis is on academic integrity, NCAA and Big 12
rules compliance, student-athlete well-being and matters of a sensitive nature as they occur. The FAR is authorized
and expected to bring to the Chancellor any issue related to these matters and to provide appropriate advice
thereon. The FAR’s responsibilities include:
1. Chair, Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletics Review Committee. Role of committee is to conduct an external
review “on any matter relating to intercollegiate athletics determined by the FAR or the chancellor and
requiring an external review.” Full description of committee is found in Chancellor’s Policy Memorandum
2004-02 (July 11, 2004).
2. To coordinate investigation of major infraction cases, including participation in all interviews unless the FAR
determines it is unnecessary, and writes institutional reports to the NCAA.
3. To review and certify the system for student-athlete eligibility and to review and process financial aid awards,
Big 12 Conference participation reports, and other forms required by the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
4. To review and sign self-reports of secondary violations and annually evaluate logs of secondary violations.
On occasion FAR will draft the secondary self-report.
5. To review waiver (hardship; initial and continuing eligibility; etc.) and student-athlete reinstatement requests.
On occasion FAR will draft the waiver or reinstatement request.
6. To monitor academic integrity issues and work in conjunction with the associate athletics director for studentathlete academic services to assure compliance with ethical conduct and extra benefit legislation.
7. To monitor student-athlete welfare by, among others, attending SAAC meetings, reviewing student-athlete
written exit interviews and conducting random interviews, reviewing changes semester by semester in
financial aid awards, and achieving informal interaction with student-athletes.
8. To manage campus process to review and respond to NCAA legislative proposals.
9. Member of athletics department executive staff.
10. Member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Committee, its appeals subcommittees for financial aid nonrenewal
for refusal of permission to transfer, and annually to evaluate academic components of the Hewit Center.
11. To represent UNL in Big 12 Conference governance and the Big 12 Conference on NCAA committees.
12. To handle all responsibilities assigned to FAR’s by Big 12 Conference or by NCAA bylaws.
13. To undertake additional matters as the need arises or as assigned by the chancellor or as requested by the
director of athletics.
September 1998 as revised March 2006
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NCAA,
BIG XII CONFERENCE
& INSTITUTIONAL
RULES & COMPLIANCE
EDUCATION
Athletic Department Compliance
University of Nebraska
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Athletic Department Compliance Staff- Resources
 NCAA Manual
 NCAA National Convention
 NCAA Regional Rules Meetings
 Big 12 Conference Compliance Staff
 Big 12 Conference Rules and Compliance Workshops
 Big 12 Conference Compliance Website
 Institutional Policies and Procedures Meetings
 NCAA Membership Services Staff
 NCAA Compliance Assistant Software
 NCAA Legislative Services Database Software
 NCAA Website
Athletic Department Coaches and Staff Members- Resources
 NCAA Manual and Big 12 Conference Handbook
 Printed Reference Materials: Eligibility Center, NCAA, Big 12 Conference
 NCAA News, Website and Database
 Athletic Department Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual
 Athletic Compliance Office Supplemental Handouts and Materials
 Athletic Department Monthly Rules and Compliance Meetings
 University of Nebraska Athletics Department Compliance Web-site
 Athletic Compliance NCAA Note Reminders via E-mail
 “The Equalizer” Newsletter
 NCAA Coaches Certification Review and Exam
 Correspondence Reviewing and Clarifying Compliance or Interpretation Issues
 Athletic Compliance Policy and Procedure Update Meetings
 NCAA Rules Interpretation Resources and Procedure
 NCAA Violation Reporting Procedure
 Support Staff Orientation and Review Sessions
 New Legislative Issues Process
 Annual Compliance Review/Performance Evaluation with each Head Coach
 Exit Interviews
Student-Athletes- Resources
 Annual Compliance Review Meetings:
 Amateurism: Sports Wagering, Agents and Promotional Activities
 Academic Eligibility Certification: Initial and Continuing
 NCAA Student-Athlete Statement
 Big XII Conference Code of Conduct
 Employment
 Drug Testing and Tobacco Use Policies
 Procedures for Reporting NCAA Rule Violations
 Financial Aid: Institutional, Special Assistance Fund and Outside Sources
 Complimentary Admissions: Home/Away Contests and Recruiting
 Extra Benefit Rule and Boosters
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UNL Student-Athlete Handbook
UNL Student-Athlete Host Regulations – Official Campus Visit
Campus Visit Guidelines for the Student Host/Prospective Student-Athlete
University of Nebraska Athletic Compliance Web-site
NCAA “Don’t Bet On It”
End-of-Year Summer Reminder Meetings (Team)
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Meetings
Distribution of NCAA Topic Information
Scholarship Renewal Procedures Meeting (upon request)
NCAA “Career in Professional Athletics” Guide
Exit Interviews
NCAA Website
Prospective Student-Athlete/Parents or Guardians- Resources
 Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete
 Eligibility Registration
 NCAA Graduation Report
 Official Visit Notification
 Campus Visit Guidelines for the Student-Athlete Host/Prospective S-A
 National Letter of Intent Guidelines and Procedures
 UNL Student-Athlete Handbook (campus visit or after signing NLI)
 Game Programs
 Campus Visit Meeting with Athletics Staff Members
 Recruiting Presentations during Campus Visit
 Summer Camp NCAA Rules and Eligibility Presentations
Representatives of Athletic Interests and Season Ticket Holders- Resources
 Guidebook to NCAA Rules and Regulations (Alumni and Supporters)
 Media Guides and Game Programs
 Athletic Department Annual Report
 Compliance Staff Presentations
Local Community, High School and Commercial Organizations- Resources
 Compliance Staff Presentations (upon request)
 Compliance Staff Information NCAA Rules and Regulations: Restaurants, Hotels, Golf
Courses, Financial Institutions, Car Dealerships, Property Managers, Clothing Stores,
Sporting Goods Stores, Recreation Outlets
Compliance Articles and Reminders in Athletic Publications- Resources
 University of Nebraska Athletics Compliance Web-site
 UNL Student-Athlete Handbook
 UNL Athletic Compliance Web-site
 Various Sports Media Guides or Game Programs when Space Permits
 Game Day Public Address Announcements/Rule Reminders
 Booster Club Newsletters
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STUDENT-ATHLETE
EXIT INTERVIEWS