Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance
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Operating Principle:1.3 Rules Compliance. Membership in the Association places the responsibility on each institution to assure that its staff, student-athletes, and other individuals and groups representing the institution’s athletics interests comply with the applicable Association rules and regulations. Consistent with this responsibility, the institution shall demonstrate that:It has in place a set of written policies and procedures that assign specific responsibilities in the areas of rules compliance, including assignment of direct accountability for rules compliance to the individual the chief executive officer assigns overall responsibility for the athletics program. In critical and sensitive areas, institutional compliance procedures provide for the regular participation of persons outside the athletics department. Rules compliance is the subject of an ongoing educational effort. A clear and unambiguous commitment to rules compliance is a central element in all personnel matters for individuals involved in the intercollegiate athletics program. At least once every four years, its rules-compliance program is the subject of evaluation by an authority outside of the athletics department. [Note: The effective date of this requirement is August 2003; therefore, your institution is required to conduct an evaluation within four years of your most recent rules compliance evaluation and at least once every four years thereafter.] Self-Study Items 1. List all “corrective actions,” “conditions for certification” or “strategies for improvement” imposed by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification in its first-cycle certification decision (if any) as they relate to Operating Principle 1.3 (Rules Compliance). In each case, provide: (a) the original “corrective action,” “condition” or “strategy” imposed; (b) the action(s) taken by the institution; (c) the date(s) of the action(s); and (d) an explanation for any partial or noncompletion of such required actions. Please note, the institution is not required to respond to recommendations for required actions developed by the peer-review team unless those same recommendations were adopted by the Committee on Athletics Certification. No corrective actions required. 2. List all actions the institution has completed or progress it has made regarding all plans for improvement/recommendations developed by the institution during its first-cycle certification process for Operating Principle (1.3 (Rules Compliance). Specifically include: (a) the original plan; (b) the action(s) taken by the institution; (c) the date(s) of the action(s); (d) actions not taken or not completed; and (3) explanations for partial completion. Please note, the institution will not be required to fulfill an element of a first-cycle plan if the element does not affect conformity with an operating principle. No corrective actions required. 3. Describe any additional plans for improvement/recommendations relating to Operating Principle 1.3 (Rules Compliance) developed by the institution since the first-cycle certification decision was rendered by the Committee on Athletics Certification. No corrective actions required. 4. List all actions the institution has completed or progress it has made regarding required actions identified by the NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification during the institution’s interim-report process (if applicable) as they relate to Operating Principle 1.3 (Rules Compliance). Specifically, include for each: (a) the required action, (b) the action(s) taken by the institution, (c) the date(s) of these action(s), (d) action(s) not taken or completed, and (e) explanation(s) for partial completion of such required actions. No corrective actions required. 5. Describe how the activities of the institution’s athletics booster groups, support groups, and other representatives of the institution’s athletics interests are maintained under the clear control of the institution, including whether institutional personnel serve on booster-club, support group or foundation boards. The Bison Club serves as the official booster club for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Lipscomb University. Also, there are several sports-specific groups: Bullpen Club (baseball) 5K Club (cross country) Hole-In-One Club (golf) Corner Kick Club (soccer) Fast Pitch Club (softball) Match Point Club (tennis) Finish Line Club (track and field) Spike Club (volleyball) These clubs are formed so that funds can be used for specific equipment and expenses. These funds are obtained through dues as membership. There are no bylaws for officers of the clubs. Institutional control is assured by the Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. All contributions are channeled by the Athletic Director to the Advancement Office and Accounting Department and are subject to the annual independent audit. This audit report is given to the President of the university. Plan of Action: Issues in the Self Study: The university should list the clubs used in fundraising for athletics in the Policy and Procedures Manual (including their purpose and dues.)
Goals: Inclusion in the Policy and Procedures Manual. Steps to Achieve Goals: Identification of all athletic booster clubs contributing to the athletic teams. Individual/Officers Responsible for Implementation: Compliance Officer
for Completing the Work: September 1, 2004
1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 4-6. 6. Identify how the institution has organized itself to maintain compliance with NCAA rules. Specify the individual (other than the institution’s compliance officer/coordinator) whom the CEO designates as being responsible for the institution’s rules compliance. Also, include a description of the reporting lines for and responsibilities assigned to the faculty athletics representative, director of athletics, compliance coordinator, coaches, and other key individuals inside and outside athletics (e.g., registrar, financial aid officer, admissions director, internal auditor) who are responsible for documenting and monitoring compliance with NCAA rules, including but not limited to eligibility certification, investigation and self reporting of violations and monitoring of financial aid. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is appointed by and reports to the President and has been designated by the President as the individual responsible for the university’s rules compliance. The Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the university and with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Atlantic Sun conference. The Director establishes administrative policies and procedures, provides leadership on compliance and policy issues, prepares annual budget requests, monitors departmental budgets and approves expenditures, supervises and evaluates coaches and staff, promotes athletics events and programs, coordinates fund-raising activities, and approves athletic schedules. The Faculty Athletics Representative is appointed by and reports directly to the President. The Faculty Athletics Representative is an advocate for the academic integrity of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and for the academic welfare of Lipscomb’s student-athletes. The Faculty Athletics Representative plays a very active role in the certification process of academic eligibility for student-athletes by certifying the eligibility checklists and squad lists for each team. The Faculty Athletics Representative also attends A-Sun and NCAA meetings. Lipscomb employs an Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance (hereafter referred to as the Compliance Coordinator), who reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and has direct access to the President, to assist the athletic coaches and staff, university faculty and staff, student-athletes and representatives of athletics interest in complying with the Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun) and NCAA rules and regulations. The Compliance Coordinator directs continuing rules education at weekly head coaches meetings, annual workshops with the entire coaching staff, annual workshops with each team of student-athletes, through monthly newsletters to all athletics staff, and through annual newsletters to Lipscomb faculty/staff and representatives of athletics interest. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for keeping coaches and staff up-to-date on any legislation or proposals for regulation/deregulation and therefore attends annual NCAA and A-Sun compliance seminars. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for monitoring NCAA compliance, interpreting compliance questions from coaches, faculty/staff and student-athletes, and seeking clarification of compliance issues with the A-Sun and NCAA as needed. The Compliance Coordinator is also responsible for implementing recommendations from compliance review audits conducted by the A-Sun office. The Compliance Coordinator works with the Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee and advises the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on an ongoing basis. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, also designated as the Senior Woman’s Administrator, is responsible for monitoring all academic issues concerning student-athletes. She is a member of the Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee and works with that committee and the Compliance Coordinator to monitor student-athletes’ good academic standing, full-time academic status, satisfactory progress, and progress toward a degree. She also monitors student-athletes’ grade point averages and consults with the Compliance Coordinator about initial and transfer eligibility and the declaration of majors and minors according to university, NCAA, and Atlantic Sun regulations. (pp. 6, 17) The head coach of each sport is directly responsible to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is appointed by the Director with the approval of the President. Coaches are required to be knowledgeable of and adhere to NCAA, A-Sun, and institutional rules. Head coaches are responsible for recruiting student-athletes, conducting practice schedules, recommending game schedules and equipment purchases, managing team budgets, and advising the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics of any infraction of NCAA, A-Sun, or institutional policy. Officers in the Student Financial Aid office, Admissions office, and the Registrar’s office are specifically designated to manage issues in their respective areas of responsibility related to student-athlete academic and financial aid eligibility. An officer in the office of Admissions and the Registrar certify the academic eligibility on the eligibility checklists of each team. An officer from the office of Student Financial Aid certifies the financial aid on the squad list for each team. Officers in these areas report through their regular chain of command. Officers from these areas, in addition to the Faculty Athletics Representative, Senior Women’s Administrator and Compliance Coordinator comprise the Athletic Eligibility Certification Committee. The Committee meets on a regular basis (several times at the beginning of each semester and summer) to discuss eligibility and financial aid issues. Additionally, the Committee members are afforded opportunities to attend NCAA and/or A-Sun seminars and conferences. All committee members have access to the NCAA Compliance Assistant software, which is used for the certification reports. Each year all coaches and appropriate staff members are required to sign the NCAA Certification of Compliance For Staff Members of Athletics Departments form. In doing this, the individual signing the form certifies to the President of the university that he/she has reported any known violations of NCAA legislation involving Lipscomb University. Accordingly, all staff members are required to report any potential violations of NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference or institutional rules and regulations to either the Director of Athletics or the Compliance Coordinator. List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 6-10, 17-20 7. Describe the institution’s rules-education efforts for all individuals associated with the athletics department, including student-athletes, coaches, other athletic department staff members, and other institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests. The university has recently published a Student-Athlete Handbook and has placed it on the Lipscomb Athletics website (LipscombSports.com) for instant access. The handbook outlines general NCAA guidelines, the university’s commitment to the student-athlete, and the student-athletes’ obligations to the university, including explicit information on NCAA rules. The Compliance Coordinator reviews rules and regulations for all student-athletes at their respective team’s meetings at the beginning of each academic year. Student-athletes are encouraged to utilize their coach and Lipscomb’s Compliance Coordinator to obtain answers to specific rules questions. Written documentation of the Compliance Coordinator’s response to the questions is shared with the coach and student-athletes when necessary. The Head Athletic Trainer coordinates seminars for student-athletes on drug education, wellness, nutrition, and other topics at the beginning of each semester. The Senior Women’s Administrator reviews all institutional and NCAA academic eligibility rules at the beginning of each semester. Rules education for athletic coaches and staff is accomplished in a number of ways. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Senior Women’s Administrator, and the Compliance Coordinator meet individually with all new coaches to review policies and procedures that are in place regarding rules compliance. Other rules-education activities conducted on a regular basis include: 1. The Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual is reviewed annually. The Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual provides guidance on budget and financial procedures, transportation policies, compliance, recruiting, playing and practice seasons, academic eligibility, financial aid policies, and sports camp policies. The senior athletics department staff review the manual and advise changes/updates as necessary each academic year. 2. During weekly meetings of senior athletic staff and head coaches, rules education sessions (on various compliance topics) are conducted by the Compliance Coordinator. 3. A comprehensive rules education session is conducted by the Compliance Coordinator for the entire coaching staff on an annual basis. 4. A monthly compliance newsletter (covering various compliance topics) published by the Compliance Coordinator is distributed to all athletics staff members. 5. Members of the Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee meet on an as needed basis to discuss changes in rules compliance. Also, members of this committee are afforded opportunities to attend NCAA and A-Sun seminars. The Compliance Coordinator is required to attend an NCAA regional seminar and the A-Sun compliance seminar each year. 6. Each year all coaches and the Compliance Coordinator are required to take and pass a coach’s certification test. The Faculty Athletics Representative administers this test. The test is provided by the NCAA and the A-Sun. Rules education for the Bison Club booster organization and all basketball season ticket holders is accomplished through a mailing of general booster compliance rules. All boosters are given the opportunity to ask compliance questions of the Compliance Coordinator. Rules education for all Lipscomb faculty and staff is accomplished through an annual e-mail that focuses on one specific topic and includes general rules pertaining to faculty and staff. All faculty and staff are given the opportunity to ask compliance questions of the Compliance Coordinator. List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 17-21. 8. Describe how the institution ensures that rules compliance is a central element in personnel matters for individuals inside the athletics department. The university President has clearly set forth the university’s policy regarding rule infractions and compliance. This policy reads as follows: “Lipscomb University is committed to academic integrity, institutional control and rules compliance in all matters relating to intercollegiate athletics.” (3, p.17) A commitment to rules compliance is a primary factor in every hiring decision. This commitment begins with the Board of Trustees, President and Athletic Director. Athletics administrators and coaches acknowledge in their employment contracts that rules compliance is a condition of employment. Failure to comply with NCAA rules may be cause for termination of employment. At the beginning of each academic year, the Director of Athletics meets with all Department of Athletics members and personally emphasizes the importance of rules compliance (including, but not limited to NCAA, Atlantic Sun and institutional rules) and the consequences associated with noncompliance. The university’s coaches are assessed according to the mission of the university, the mission and goals of the athletics program, NCAA Division I rules and regulations, and the policies of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Each coach is required to have a complete knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics competitions to ensure that their respective programs maintain strict compliance. Each coach, whether full-time or part-time, is provided the Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual which addresses responsibilities regarding rules compliance. (1, p. 10) Item 5 of the manual requires that each coach “must be thoroughly familiar with and comply with all university, NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference policies, rules and regulations.” Possible penalties for non-compliance are described: “Failure to abide by these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action, including possible suspension or termination.” The coaches are also informed of responsibilities through job descriptions, contracts, staff evaluations, the athletics policy manual, and staff meetings. An immediate supervisor evaluates all personnel on an annual basis. This evaluation is shared with the employee and becomes part of the permanent record. List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual – p.10 2. Interviews with Athletic Director, February 2004 3. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual – p. 17. 4. The Athletics Department Mission Statement, Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual – pp. 1-2
Rules compliance is an important commitment of the university. The university has several departments and personnel outside the athletics program that are involved in rules-compliance activities, such as Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office, the Admissions Office, the Faculty Athletics Representative, and the Director of Academic Advising. The rules-compliance responsibilities of the Financial Aid Office, Registrar’s Office, Admissions Office, and the Faculty Athletics Representative are outlined in the Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual. (pp. 17-20) The members of the Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee from those offices and the Faculty Athletics Representative are expected to attend NCAA compliance seminars and to meet with the Compliance Officer of the Atlantic Sun Conference during his on-campus compliance evaluations. Personnel in the Office of Academic Advising, in coordination with the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, inform faculty academic advisors of NCAA regulations on academic eligibility and procedures. The Office of Academic Advising in consultation with the Assistant Athletic Director maintains and updates the link on the Lipscomb Academic Advising website which explains how to advise student-athletes in regard to NCAA requirements on credit load, satisfactory progress, progress toward a degree, and the declaration of a major and minor. Information at that site--http://advising.lipscomb.edu—is categorized according to the student-athlete’s class rank: freshman or upperclassman. As a result of the self-study process, compliance with NCAA certification and eligibility rules will be specified in the job description. Adherence to NCAA guidelines will become a part of the annual evaluation for each position. List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual – p.17-20 2. Interviews with Athletic Director, February 2004 3. Information from the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, May 2004 4. http://advising.lipscomb.edu
Issues in the Self Study: Lipscomb does not currently document expectations regarding rules compliance in areas outside the athletics department.
Goals: Include documentation regarding rules compliance in job descriptions and annual performance evaluation. Steps to Achieve Goals: Identify areas to include and construct appropriate rules compliance expectations. Individual/Officers The Provost, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, the Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing, Responsible for the President Implementation:
for Completing the Work: September 1, 2004
Initial eligibility for potential freshmen student-athletes: All prospective students that wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics are informed that they must register with the Clearinghouse their senior year of high school. At the end of the year, the high school submits a final transcript showing proof of graduation. All coaches provide a list of students they are recruiting to the Compliance Coordinator. Those names are then submitted to the Clearinghouse and placed on an Institutional Request List. The student must receive acceptance of admission from the university based on the same standards by which the Admissions Office evaluates all prospective students to Lipscomb University. Once all of the required information has been received from the high school, the student is certified (or not certified) to compete in NCAA Division I by the NCAA Clearinghouse and Lipscomb University is notified of the decision. Members of the Lipscomb Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee (Admissions Counselor, Registrar, Asst. AD – Academics, Compliance Coordinator, Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative) certify that the Clearinghouse information on the Eligibility Checklist is accurate; the Admissions Office is the final authority for certifying initial eligibility. (1, pp. 51, 57-58) List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 51, 57-58 Initial eligibility for potential international freshmen student-athletes: a. All international prospects must file an application with the university Admissions Office and be accepted for admission. b. He/she must also register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and be certified. c. Completed amateurism questionnaires (from the prospect and the prospect’s coach, if possible) must be submitted to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance for review. d. The International prospect’s I-20 will not be issued until he/she has been certified for financial aid, practice and competition and the disclosure of any federal tax liability. e. Also, the I-20 will not be issued until all institutional rules and regulations have been met (refer to the university catalog). Plan of Action: Issues in the Self Study: Include the step-by-step procedures listed above in Chapter 14 of the Policies and Procedures Manual. Measurable Goals: Inclusion of the step-by-step procedures in the Policies and Procedures Manual Steps to Achieve Goals: Include the steps listed above in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Individual/Officers Responsible for Implementation: Compliance Officer
for Completing the Work: September 1, 2004
a. Maintains satisfactory progress/good academic standing. b. Provides continuing eligibility information to coach.
a. Maintains copies of academic records. b. Communicates with academic advisors regarding satisfactory progress/academic standing. c. Reviews full-time enrollment. d. Co-certifies Eligibility Checklists for each squad.
a. Reviews coaches’ participation rosters. b. Determines remaining seasons of competition and other general eligibility. c. Monitors eligibility requirements. d. Co-certifies Eligibility Checklists for each squad.
a. Submits participation roster to Compliance Coordinator. b. Informs Compliance Coordinator of roster revisions. c. Assists in monitoring academic progress. Academic Advisor a. Advises student-athletes (e.g., degree requirements, proposed class schedules and institutional and NCAA academic standards). b. Communicates academic problems to university and Athletics Department academic support personnel.
a. Generates and reviews information 1. fall-to-fall credits 2. term enrolled 3. degree application of current credits 4. academic standing 5. degree declaration 6. cumulative degree credits. b. Approves off-campus summer courses (in coordination with academic departments). c. Determines eligibility status. d. Co-Certifies Eligibility Checklists for each squad. e. Confirms degree application of credits and degree declaration. Official from the Financial Aid Office a. Ensures proper institutional procedures for financial aid. b. Reviews all financial aid for student-athletes. c. Co-certifies Squad Lists for each squad. Faculty Athletics Representative a. Responsible for reviewing overall eligibility of all student-athletes. b. Co-Certifies Eligibility Checklists and Squad Lists for each squad.
a. Co-Certifies Eligibility Checklists. b. Co-Certifies Squad lists for each squad.
1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 56-58. 12. Please describe the policies and step-by-step procedures that include assignment of specific responsibilities pertaining to rules compliance in the area of transfer-eligibility certification. [Note: The institution may use elements of its response to self-study items Nos. 4 and 5 under Operating Principle 2.1 (Academic Standards) when preparing the response to this self-study item.] Initial eligibility for transfer student-athletes: A release form from the previous institution must be obtained by the Compliance Coordinator for the student transferring from a four-year institution. The NCAA does not require a release form for those transferring from a two-year institution. Once a release is obtained for those who need one, transcripts are submitted in the following order to: the Office of Admissions Transcript Analyst, Compliance Coordinator, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics, and Registrar’s Office. Contingent on the transfer hours accepted relative to applicable NCAA and institutional regulations, the student-athlete’s eligibility is determined. The Admissions Office accepts the student-athlete under the same standards set forth for all transfer students. In many cases, the student is accepted to the university before being identified as a student-athlete. Members of the Lipscomb Athletics Eligibility Certification Committee (Admissions Counselor, Registrar, Asst. AD – Academics, Compliance Coordinator, Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative) certify that the information on the Eligibility Checklist is accurate; the Registrar is the final authority for certifying transfer eligibility. (1, pp. 52-58) List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 52-58. 13. Please describe the policies and step-by-step procedures that include assignment of specific responsibilities pertaining to rules compliance in the area of investigation and self-reporting of rules violations. 1. Each year all coaches and appropriate staff members are required to sign the NCAA Certification of Compliance For Staff Members of Athletics Departments form. The individual signing the form certifies to the President of the university that he/she has reported any known violations of NCAA legislation involving Lipscomb University. Accordingly, all staff members are required to report any potential violations of NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference or institutional rules and regulations to either the Director of Athletics or the Compliance Coordinator. 2. As soon as possible, after immediately reporting a potential infraction, the individual must report all relevant information (preferably in writing) to the Compliance Office. 3. After receiving the initial information, the Compliance Office shall conduct a preliminary review of the matter and, after consulting with the Director of Athletics, determine what further investigative action is warranted. Depending on the nature of the potential infraction, the Director of Athletics will determine whether to involve outside counsel in an investigation. 4. All individuals associated with the university are expected to fully cooperate with any review, whether conducted from within the Athletics Department or by outside counsel. 5. If a secondary violation is confirmed, the university, after consulting with the Atlantic Sun Conference office, will impose its own penalties and report all findings and penalties to the Atlantic Sun Conference and NCAA. 6. Potential violations disclosed by a public source shall be reported to the Atlantic Sun Conference and NCAA as determined by the Director of Athletics, after consulting with the Compliance Office. 7. As soon as possible after a potential infraction has been reported, the Compliance Office shall report the information to the President and Faculty Athletics Representative, via the Director of Athletics. 8. If the confirmed infraction is considered “major,” the university will submit to the Atlantic Sun Conference and NCAA a detailed report with the goal being to set forth specific reasons that will justify the NCAA Committee on Infractions’ accepting the university-imposed penalties and foregoing the required penalties set forth in the NCAA enforcement procedures. 9. Any staff member found to have knowingly violated an NCAA rule will be subject to the termination of his/her employment. 10. Any student-athlete found to have been knowingly involved in a major NCAA rules infraction will be immediately declared ineligible, and no appeal will be made by the university for restoration of such eligibility. 11. Any student-athlete found involved in a secondary rule infraction will be immediately declared ineligible. After consulting with the Atlantic Sun Conference office and assessing its own penalty upon the ineligible student- athlete, the university will initiate a request for restoration of the student-athlete’s athletics eligibility.
List of Sources for Narrative: 1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 20-21.
A. General Rules 1. A coach initially has the authority to make a recommendation on the awarding, cancellation or reduction of an athletic scholarship, but the final decision rests with the Athletics Director. 2. An athletic scholarship can cover only the following elements: a. Tuition, up to 18 hours in the fall and spring semesters only (more than 18 hours per semester could be covered in specific approved circumstances). b. On-campus room c. On-campus board d. Required institutional fees (only these fees will be covered: technology, SGA, graduation) e. Required course-related books (each coach may set his/her own limit; however, $400 is used for equivalency computations)
Director of Athletics; the Administrative Assistant will send one original of each document to the Financial Aid Office; copies will be made for the coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance; then, the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance will fax a copy of each document to the Atlantic Sun office. Until the copy of the letter of intent is sent to the conference office, the scholarship is not official. C. Renewing Athletic Scholarship Contracts for Returning Student-Athletes Each head coach is responsible to make sure the following procedure is completed by the end of spring semester or before the student-athletes leave campus. The NCAA deadline for notification of renewal/reduction/non-renewal is July 1st.
Compliance. b. The request for the removal of the athlete’s athletic aid will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office which is responsible for withdrawing the aid. 2. The student-athlete voluntarily withdraws from the team. a. The head coach provides, in writing, the reasons why the student-athlete withdrew, along with the date of the withdrawal. This documentation should be addressed to the Athletics Director and copies given to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. b. The student-athlete’s athletics scholarship will be withdrawn the next semester or immediately under certain circumstances. F. Cutting a Student-athlete from the Team 1. Because an athletic scholarship is awarded for the academic year, a head coach wishing to cut a student-athlete from the team without disciplinary reasons or a violation of the athletics scholarship contract will not be able to cancel the scholarship. 2. The head coach must document the reason(s) for the request to cut the student-athlete. This documentation should be addressed to the Athletics Director and copies given to the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance.
scholarship will not be renewed. 4. If the student-athlete does request a hearing and wins his/her appeal, the scholarship will be re-awarded. 5. If the student-athlete does not request a hearing within 30 days of receiving the letter from the Director of Financial Aid, then, and only then, may the head coach consider that scholarship available for the upcoming academic year.
1. Lipscomb Athletics Policies & Procedures Manual, 2003, pp. 59-63.
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