1. NCAA A.P.P.L.E. Conference CREATING & IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE POLICIES Craig Littlepage Director of Athletics University of Virginia January 2012

2. DEVELOPING POLICIES Become The Expert On:  Campus Environment  Student-Athlete Population  Student Population  Current Policies & Legal Resources  Local & University Resources

3. WHO KNOWS THE CAMPUS? Student-Athletes Student Personnel Staff---Trainers/Nutritionist/Sports Psych Assistant and GA Coaches Academic Coordinators Former Student-Athletes Access Of Info on Social Media

4. DEVELOPING POLICIES What Are Your Current Policies? Where Are Your Policies Located? Who Developed Your Policies? Are Your Policies Relevant/Current?

5. GETTING STARTED Be Proactive & Avoid Reacting Prioritize Student Safety Respect Your Institution’s Brand Student-Athlete & Coach Input Administrative Input & Support Determine What is Important

6. T-E-A-M WORK Together Everyone Achieves More *Student-Athletes + Coaches & Administrators + University & Local Resources/Partners ________________________________ Understanding/Knowledge/Trust

7. S tudent- A thlete M entors Service/Peers Helping Peers Leadership Development Collaboration/Partnerships

8. DEVELOPING POLICIES Where Does Your Information Originate? Who Are Your Leaders & Your Partners? What Are Your Resources?

9. DEVELOPING POLICIES Are Polices Clearly Written & Easily Understood? Are Policies Current & Accurate? Understand Your Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

10. DEVELOPING POLICIES Will Your Decisions & Policies Be Supported? Who Has Been Involved In Developing Policies? How Will Policies Be Disseminated? Who Will Implement The Policies?

11. DEVELOPING POLICIES How Will You Evaluate Policies & Who Will Test Them? How Frequently Will You Evaluate Policies? How Will You Process Changes to Policies? How Will You Test Policies & Their Effectiveness?

12. DEVELOPING POLICIES Can Your Policies Be Strengthened? Will Policies Be Respected By All Relevant Constituent Groups?

13. BENEFITS OF POLICIES Broad-Based Participation/Buy-In Consistency Throughout Your Program Establishes Expectations, Values & Promotes Healthy Options Maximizes Academic, Athletic Potential, & Student Safety

14. CONCLUSIONS Ensure Administrative Support Identify Your Leaders & Sell Your S/A’s & Coaches Encourage & Respect Dialogue Collaborate & Involve Other Areas Evaluate & Monitor--Adapt Integrity of Policies A “Must”

15. CONCLUSIONS GUARD AGAINST COMPLACENCY DO A GUT CHECK!!