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NCAA Compliance Issues (Not an exhaustive list)
Ethical Conduct It is expected that all student-athletes at UM will act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports (NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1). Further, NCAA Bylaw 10.1 defines unethical conduct as: 1. Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or the individual’s institution; 2. Knowing involvement in arranging for fraudulent academic credit or false transcripts; 3. Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual’s institution false or misleading information concerning the individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Student-Athlete Employment NCAA Bylaw 15.2.7 allows student-athletes to earn money via on- or off-campus employment. However, there are several provisions regarding employment: 1. You cannot earn extra compensation because of the value or utility the employer may gain because of your reputation as a student-athlete. 2. You must be compensated only for work actually performed. 3. You are compensated at a rate equal to the going rate in this area for similar services. In order to track student-athlete employment and compliance with the NCAA rule, you are required to complete a form from the Compliance Office when first obtaining a job, or when changing jobs. After collecting information regarding your employment, the Compliance Office will send a letter to your employer outlining the NCAA rules and requesting their cooperation in following those provisions. Host Responsibilities during Official Visits *Note: Student Host. The institution may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospect: (a) A maximum of $75 at a Division I member institution for each day of the visit to cover the actual costs of entertaining the prospect. •
Remember, you are an AMBASSADOR of our athletic department family! Your actions should reflect positively on the athletic department.
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You are responsible for keeping your recruit on time for all appointments. You need to be constantly aware of the recruit's schedule. You must attend all functions with your recruit unless excused by your coach.
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You may use student-athlete host money for entertainment or meals only for yourself and your recruit. Other team members must pay for their own meals and entertainment. Friends and family members of the recruit (except parents) must also pay for their own meals and entertainment. The recruit may be entertained only within a 30-mile radius of campus.
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You must handle the money personally. NEVER give it directly to the recruit. You cannot use the money to buy the recruit a hat, t-shirt, or any kind of souvenir. The host money also cannot be used for buying the prospect any physical items (i.e., toiletries, etc). You cannot arrange for the recruit to receive a discount on merchandise or services.
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You are personally responsible for the student-host funds. Do not give any funds to another student-athlete for entertainment purposes. You are also responsible and accountable for 94
