University of Utah

 Allegations of psychological and physical abuse of student-athletes by a head coach  Allegations of alcohol abuse by a head coach  Allegations of sexual misconduct against a minor by a head coach University of Utah

 Board of Trustees hired three attorneys to conduct an investigation into the allegations  Investigation was conducted over four months  Included interviews, review of forms, compliance information, correspondence, etc. University of Utah

 Develop standards for coaching methods  Sport supervisors required to monitor coaches  Wellness Team should have more involvement and responsibility to report instances of abuse  Adopt procedures for intervention, treatment, & discipline relating to substance abuse by coaches (as well as penalties for failure to comply) University of Utah

 Compliance is often the first to be blamed  The results of these situations likely affect how compliance professionals will do their jobs  Compliance professionals are experts in policies and procedures  Become the data/document compilers for investigations because compliance records are complete and s are maintained  Compliance offices are slowly incorporating risk assessment, management, and assurance University of Utah

Creation of comprehensive program to monitor the health and safety of student-athletes  Required by the President  Many mechanisms in place for monitoring, internally and externally  No guidelines were provided University of Utah

Drafted a policy & procedure  Made certain to address all recommendations  Outlined job responsibilities for anyone who works directly and indirectly with student-athletes  Identified all University departments that will share responsibility for the execution of this program  Outlined a very strict and specific procedure for the intake of complaints and the manner in which allegations are investigation and by whom University of Utah

Created an ombudsman position outside of Athletics  Assigned by and reports to the President  Individual shares all information with Athletics Director and Office of General Counsel  Ombudsman acts as the complainant’s advocate and ensures the procedure for intake, investigation, and resolution is followed University of Utah

Developed a battery of forms  Staff Code of Conduct  Certification of Abuse Reporting Form  Misconduct/Abuse Complaint Intake Form  (Head Coaches Responsibility/SA Wellbeing) Sport Supervisor Monitoring Form  Practice Observation Form  Road Trip Observation Form  Student-Athlete Welfare Review  Annual Performance Review University of Utah

Created a schedule of educational topics for student-athletes, staff, and administrators  Healthy eating (eating disorders)  Sexual harassment  Coach/Student-athlete relationship guidelines  Sexual, physical, verbal, & mental abuse  Hostile environment  Reporting procedures  Counseling services University of Utah

Educated to staff to be more accountable  Trainers and strength staff have specific responsibilities related to this program  Sport supervisors must be more involved  Athletics Director is made aware of any and all issues University of Utah

Educated student-athletes (SAAC & SAMs) to be more accountable  Obligation for team leaders to set a high standard  Obligation to report concerns within their program University of Utah

 Monitoring  Practices  Documentation  Exit Interviews  Conduct interviews  Share information  Follow up  Program Oversight  Shared responsibility between Compliance & SWA University of Utah

QUESTIONS? If not, let’s discuss…  Student-athlete concerns  Student-athlete inter-squad issues  Reporting structure University of Utah