Athletics Certification Orientation Presentation

Orientation Overview Program Purpose, Benefits and Objectives Athletics Certification Process Second Cycle Issues Measurable Standards Institutional Plans Technology Available Resources Questions

Origin of Athletics Certification Approved at the 1993 Convention. –Five-year cycle. Second cycle began in –10-year cycle.

Purpose Open up affairs of athletics to university community and public. Set standards, called operating principles, for operation of Division I athletics programs. Establish tough sanctions for failure to conduct a comprehensive self-study or correct problems.

Benefits Self-awareness Affirmation Opportunities to improve

Athletics certification is intended to help an institution identify issues and determine corrective actions. Objective

Committee Philosophy Assist institutions in identifying mechanisms to ensure intercollegiate athletics programs are operating to their fullest potential.

“Players” in Certification Committee on Athletics Certification

15 members –College presidents –Athletics administrators –Faculty athletics representatives –Conference administrators

“Players” in Certification Committee on Athletics Certification Peer-Review Team

Typical team: –Maximum of four members. –Chaired by CEO whenever possible. –Random selection approved by selection subcommittee. –Will not include peer reviewers with potential conflicts of interest.

Peer-Review Team –Verifying ccuracy of the self-study. –Verifying road-based participation. –Evaluating onformity with the operating principles. A B Responsible for: C

“Players” in Certification Committee on Athletics Certification Peer-Review Team Steering Committee Self-Study Subcommittees Campus Liaison Chief Report Writer NCAA staff

Athletics Certification Process Step No. 1 Orientation visit and institution begins self-study process Report developed Months 1 – 7 Step No. 2 Peer-reviewers scheduled 6 months out Month 7 Step No. 3 Self-study report submitted via Web 12 weeks before CAC review Step No. 4 NCAA staff liaison reviews report for preliminary issues Months 8 & 9 Step Nos. 5 Full CAC approves issues Months 10 & 11 Step Nos. 6 Peer-review team conducts campus visit and writes report on Web-based system

Athletics Certification Process Step No. 7 PRT report styled at NCAA office Month 11 Step No. 8 PRT report sent to CEO for response on Web-based system Step Nos. 9 CAC deliberates and issues a final decision Month 12 This timeline shortens the process from approximately 24 months to 12 months.

The Certification Decision Two-step process: 2 2 Certification decision. 1 1 Adequacy of the report.

The Certification Decision Materials Reviewed During Deliberations –Self-study report. –Peer-review team report. –Institution’s written reaction to peer-review team’s report.

Certification Categories Certified Certified with Conditions Not Certified

Second Cycle Issues Implementation of required actions and plans from first cycle will be evaluated. Program area checklists will be used to evaluate gender-equity, minority-issues and student-athlete welfare areas. All institutional plans must include all required elements.

Second Cycle Issues Commitment to Equity area has been expanded to be Equity and Student-Athlete Welfare. Additions have been made to Academic Integrity operating principle.

Measurable Standards Clarifies expectations for each operating principle. Brings more consistency to the process.

Plans for Improvement Institutional plans for improvement must: –Be reasonable relative to the institution’s ability to reach prescribed goals. –Bring the institution in conformity with the applicable operating principle.

Plans for Improvement Institutional plans for improvement must: –Ensure that the institution remains in conformity with the applicable operating principle in the future. –Demonstrate the institution’s commitment to the intent of the plan.

Plans for Improvement Institutional plans for improvement must: –Identify all concerns and be developed as needed. –Maintain current level of quality in all programs.

Plans for Improvement Stand-alone and in writing Broad-based campus participation Issues/problems Measurable goals Steps to achieve the goals Specific timetable(s) Individuals/offices responsible for carrying out the specific actions Institutional approval

Technology Athletics Certification Web-based System –Benefits: »Increases efficiency. »Reduces costs. »Adds greater consistency Is ID and password-protected.

Available Resources NCAA staff liaison –Athletics certification link »Handbook (pdf. format) »Self-study instrument (pdf. format) »Frequently asked questions »Peer-reviewer candidate information »Orientation visit materials »Committee on Athletics Certification

Athletics Certification Questions?