Steve Chen & William Salazar. Morehead State University 2009 AAHPERD Convention Tampa, Florida NCAA 101: Institutional Control and Academic Integrity for AN NCAA self-study

 Overview of the intercollegiate athletics  Issues and concerns of today’s intercollegiate sports  The need of the NCAA certification process  The procedures of the NCAA certification process  Sharing the best practices  Hands-on experience

Overview of Intercollegiate Athletics  A large component of the sport industry of North America  More than a 1280 colleges and universities offer intercollegiate sport  Despite some schools dropping programs, consumer attraction continues to grow  Paradoxical appeal—Collegiate athletics are exciting in nature but wrought with problems

 Academic fraud  Recruiting violations  A “Must Win at all cost” philosophy  Commercial and profit-driven  Substance abuse + deviant behaviors  Gender inequity  Diversity issues in coaching and recruiting  Other

Your Thoughts  In your opinion, is the popularity of intercollegiate sports in North America a healthy component for our educational system?

The basic purpose of this association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body and, by doing so, retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional sports. (NCAA Manual) The Need of the NCAA Certification Process (I) Mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA):

The Need of the NCAA Certification Process (II) *At least seven sports for men and seven for women (or six for men and eight for women). At least two team sports for each gender. *Contest and participant minimums for each sport & scheduling criteria (both on and off the court) *Minimum and maximum financial aid awards for each sport. (NCAA Manual ) NCAA Division-I Athletic Programs

 Issues of NCAA financial issues  Dilemmas with the issue of amateurism  Conflicts in integrity and philosophy of the programs The Need of the NCAA Certification Process (III)

 Began in 1993 (5 years cycle)  Purpose to hold Division I institutions accountable for athletics operations.  Governance and rules compliance; academic integrity; fiscal integrity; equity, welfare, and sportsmanship  Eliminated fiscal operating principle for 2 nd cycle (1999).

 Self-awareness  Affirmation  Opportunities to improve Benefits

Step No. 2 Institution develops self- study report. Step No. 1 Orientation videoconference and institution begins self-study process (Sept-Nov). Report developed September - April Step No. 3 Self-study report submitted via ACS May 1, Step No. 4 NCAA staff liaison reviews report for preliminary issues. May 1 – June 30 Step No. 5 Full committee (CAC) reviews self-study report and approves issues. July 15 – August 15 Step No. 6 Institution has option to respond to CAC analysis.

Step No. 7 Peer-review team conducts campus visit (Sept 15 – Dec) and writes report on Web- based system September 15 - December Step No. 8 Peer-review team report styled at NCAA office. October - January Step No. 10 CAC deliberates and issues a final decision for all institutions. Step No. 9 PRT report sent to the president or chancellor for response on Web-based system February 2008

 18 members College presidents (N = 4) Athletics administrators (N = 10) Faculty athletics representatives (N = 2) Conference administrators (N = 2) From the NCAA: Committee on Athletics Certification

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

“Players” in Certification Maximum of four members. Chaired by a president or chancellor whenever possible. Random selection approved by committee. Will not include peer-reviewers with potential conflicts of interest. A Typical Peer-Review Team

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

 Steering Committee  Self-Study Subcommittees  Campus Liaison  Chief Report Writer  NCAA staff  Student-Athlete & Student Government Representatives From the Reviewed Institution: Other Players in Certification

 Certified  Certified with Conditions  Not Certified Three Levels of Responses:

 Clarifies expectations for each operating principle.  Brings more consistency to the process.  Used by institutions, NCAA staff, peer- review teams and the committee.

 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

 The Steering Committee & Subcommittees: Governance and Rules Compliance  9 members Academic Integrity  9 members Equity and Student Athlete Welfare  8 members

 Foci of AI Subcommittee: 2 Operating Principles: Standards & Support Previous strikes (first cycle) Admission process  Standards  Differences Clarification of eligibility  Initial stage  Continual stage Graduation rates

 Foci of AI: (Continued) Publications of academic standards and policies  Location  Clarity Monitoring athletes’ missed class time Scheduling and practice time Support in tutoring, advising, & skill training  Availability  Consistency

 Based on 2 operating principles Academic Standards:  6 points  Policies, graduation rates & evaluations Academic Support:  7 points  Program availability, communication, special needs, and review

 Inconsistent standards  Deficiency of athletes’ graduation rates  Gender and ethnic inequities  Lack of appropriate records  Insufficient support in academics, tutoring, career finding, etc.  Inconsistency in communication

CategoryAdmission Scores Graduation Rate Ethnicity Male (Overall) Male (Athletes) Female (Overall) Female (Athletes)

Program AreaScholarshipEvaluation Issueslow numbers for women Lack of records Measurable Goals Steps to Achieve Person in Charge Timetable

Athletics Certification  Questions?