NCAA Enforcement: How to Conduct a Campus Investigation 2014 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars.

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NCAA Enforcement: How to Conduct a Campus Investigation 2014 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars

Session Overview Purpose: Discuss strategies and methods that institutions may use when investigating NCAA rules violations on campus, including suggestions for gathering documents, conducting interviews and working with the NCAA enforcement staff. Outline: I.Creating an Institutional Investigative Policy II.Launching an Investigation III.Analysis of Information IV.Interactions with the Enforcement Staff V.Conclusion

Creating an Institutional Investigative Policy

Institutional Investigative Policy Develop guidelines and criteria used in determining when an inquiry is initiated. Define roles and responsibilities. Outline investigative resources (e.g., interview notice form, statement of confidentiality, etc.). Create procedures (roadmap) for reporting institutional findings and violations. NCAA Bylaws and 2.8.1

Why is this Important? Promotes consistency/transparency in investigations. Provides for a timely and organized response to potential violations. Reduces inefficiencies and helps maintain the integrity of the investigation. Lack of policy may lead to questions of failure to monitor and/or institutional control. Committee on Infractions (COI) may inquire as to the institutional policy and protocol or the lack thereof.

Launching an Investigation

Houston We Have a Problem: Launching an Investigation Developing a Case Strategy (Game Plan) o Mobilize investigative team, as outlined in the institutional investigative policy. o Review roles and responsibilities. o Identify issues (e.g., eligibility) and applicable NCAA legislation. o Consult with institutional counsel, conference office, etc. o Investigate violation(s).  Two main investigative tools: Document Requests Interviews  Gathering documentation in relation to timing of interviews.

Document Collection Document requests: o Should be made in writing. o Should include an estimated date of production. o Determine which releases, if any, are necessary. o Determine when and who will request documentation. o Format in which documents collected and/or stored (i.e., PDF, Excel spreadsheet, etc.). o Realize in advance that document requests may tip others off to your investigation.

Possible Documents/Information to Collect Computer records o s o Computer hard drives* Phone records o Land line o Cellular* o Text Messages* *Institutional and/or personal accounts and devices Financial Records o Bank statements o Credit/debit cards o Wire transfer records o Receipts Travel Records o Travel itineraries and receipts o Hotel/lodging records

Possible Documents/Information to Collect Academic records o Transcripts/enrollment history o Standardized testing scores o Professors’ grade records o Academic assistance records Social Media o Facebook o Twitter o Instagram Vehicle Information o Registration/insurance documentation o Driver’s license Releases/authorizations

Who Should be Interviewed? Source of violation. Individual(s) with potential knowledge of and/or involvement in the violations. Institutional staff member(s), outside of athletics, with knowledge of departmental processes potentially involved in the violation (i.e., financial aid, registrar, admissions, etc.). Individual(s) who is/are potentially "at risk" for involvement in the violations. Note – Individuals who are or may be “at risk” should not be involved in the planning and execution of the investigation.

Who has to cooperate? Potential Interviewees and the Cooperative Principle Institutional staff o Professors o Teaching Assistants o Academic Counselors/Tutors Athletics staff (former and current) o Coaches (full-time, part-time and voluntary) o Graduate Assistants Student-Athletes o Prospective student-athletes

Who doesn’t have to cooperate? Potential Interviewees and the Cooperative Principle Parents of student-athletes o Legal guardians Third Parties o Agents o Runners o Financial Advisors o Athletic sponsors Business People High School Coaches Former Student-Athletes Representatives of athletics interests (Boosters)*

Considerations when determining the order of the interviews Who has the information? Who can corroborate/refute information? Who is at risk? How to best prevent/minimize breaches and leaks. o Consecutive or simultaneous interviews. Generally, work from the outside in.

Interview Logistics Review institutional investigative policy to determine: o Who will conduct interviews? o Who may be present in interviews? o Will institution retain outside counsel? o Where to conduct interviews? (e.g., neutral setting vs. accommodating interviewee). o How will the interviews be performed? (e.g., telephone or in person).  At-risk individuals: interview in person.  If information is significant: interview in person. o How will interviews be arranged? (e.g., cold call vs. prearranged).  Suspect non-cooperative: cold call.  To avoid talking with other witnesses: cold call.

Interview Logistics (cont’d.) Explain the purpose of the interview – To determine knowledge of or involvement in violations. Do not specify the substance of the interview. State on the record the name of the person interviewed, date, time, location and individuals present. Review the obligation to be truthful and forthcoming [NCAA Bylaws and 10.1] and ramifications for not being truthful [NCAA Bylaw 10.4]. Review interviewee’s right to have legal counsel present during interview. Review investigative procedures as outlined in NCAA Bylaws 19 (Division I) and 32 (Divisions II and III). Be cognizant that additional issues may arise during the course of your interviews. Memorialize each interview (i.e., audio recording, transcript, written interview summary, etc.)

Effective Interviewing Techniques Perform research and gather relevant documentation in advance of interview. Ask open-ended questions. o The best information is a narrative response. o Interviewee should do the majority of the talking. o Begin questions with a verb or command word. Pause to elicit more information. o Avoid interruptions.  Increases opportunity for obtaining more information.  Silence is okay.

Effective Interviewing Techniques (cont’d.) Ask specific questions and get as many details as possible (e.g., dates, times, names, etc.). Have interviewee distinguish between first hand information and second hand information. Solicit information from interviewee about others who may have information. Paraphrase responses to determine accuracy of the information.

Analysis of Information

The administrator(s) responsible for evaluating information should be identified in the institutional policy. Review information gathered from interviews and documents. o Analyze to determined whether additional interview(s) or document request(s) are necessary. o Detect any outstanding issues and follow up. Must identify the violation level. o Level I through IV (Division I): NCAA Bylaws through o Major or Secondary (Divisions II and III): NCAA Bylaws through Identify eligibility issues. o If any exist, contact NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement staff. o Institutional Responsibility [NCAA Bylaw ]. Analyzing information is ongoing throughout the life of the investigation.

Review of Compliance Systems Make honest, candid assessments. Identify potential breakdowns. Implement meaningful corrective actions. Revise and update institutional investigative policy, if necessary.

Interactions with the Enforcement Staff

Enforcement Staff Interaction During the Investigation Contact the enforcement staff whenever guidance is needed. Enforcement staff may join the investigation or allow the institution to continue inquiry on its own. Early contact may avoid duplicative efforts. Enforcement staff may have additional information regarding potential violations. Enforcement staff may have additional techniques or resources.

Enforcement Staff Interaction Reporting the Violations Reporting Major (Level I/Level II) violations: o Submission of a written investigative report. o Correspondence addressed to Jon Duncan, vice president of enforcement. Reporting Secondary (Level III) violations: o Online submission through the NCAA Requests/Self-Reports Online (RSRO) system.

Content of the Investigative Report Summary of the institution’s investigation. o Nature of violation(s)/Facts of violation(s).  Applicable legislation.  Violation level. Level I through IV (Division I). Major or Secondary (Divisions II and III). o Case chronology.  How and when was violation discovered?  By whom? o Interviews conducted. Institution’s findings. Corrective actions. o Include any information regarding Student-Athlete Reinstatement action. Supporting documentation.

Interviews Documents Supporting Documentation Audio recordings Written interview summaries and notes Transcripts Computer records Phone records Financial Records Travel Records Academic records Social Media Vehicle Information

Conclusion

Suggestions should help member institutions in handling the "nuts and bolts" of conducting effective investigations of potential NCAA rules violations on campuses. If a hearing before the Committee on Infractions is required, the Committee will take into consideration the thoroughness of the institution's internal investigation. Don't take a chance by leaving investigation methods and strategies (or lack of) open to criticism.

Who to Contact If you need help or advice: o Contact the enforcement staff. o Contact your conference office. o Contact the NCAA Academic & Membership Affairs hotline 317/ o Visit the NCAA website ( – follow links to enforcement information and databases.

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