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The Compliance Corner April 2017 — Volume 4, Issue 8 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Compliance Office Monthly Newsletter
Booster Edition Tip of the Month: Athletics Representatives You are likely aware that there are NCAA rules that apply to TAMUCC student-athletes, coaches, and recruits, but you might not be aware that there are also rules governing your conduct as a fan and supporter of TAMUCC athletics. If you meet the definition of an Athletics Representative there are rules you should be familiar with. You might readily call yourself a fan or booster, but are you an Athletics Representative? You are if: • You are a member of a group that supports or promotes TAMUCC athletics (e.g., Islander Athletic Fund, etc.); • You have given money or gifts to TAMUCC sports programs (including gifts of cash, goods or services); • You have provided any benefits, such as employment, to TAMUCC student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, or families; • TAMUCC has asked you to help, or you have in any way helped, to recruit student-athletes; • You have otherwise assisted in the promotion of TAMUCC athletics. *It is important to remember that once you are identified as an Athletics Representative, you remain one forever. The rules will always apply to you!
In the News! Former Southeast Missouri State assistant coach arranged academic misconduct By Emily James
A former Southeast Missouri State assistant men’s basketball coach acted unethically when he arranged fraudulent academic credit for a prospect, provided false or misleading information to the NCAA enforcement staff and university, and failed to cooperate during the investigation, according to a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. Penalties prescribed by the panel include the following: Public reprimand and censure for the university. A two-year extension of probation from the university’s 2016 infractions case, which will conclude on Feb. 11, 2019. The university’s previous probation period was to conclude on Feb. 11, 2017. A six-year show-cause period for the former coach from March 10, 2017, through March 9, 2023. Any NCAA school employing him in an athletically related role during that time can appear with him before a Committee on Infractions panel to determine if the former coach’s athletically related duties should be limited. A $5,000 fine (self-imposed by the university). The former coach directed a current men’s basketball student-athlete to complete three online exams on behalf of the prospect. The student-athlete knew completing the exams for someone else was wrong, but the former coach pressured the student-athlete with repeated phone calls, texts and conversations. The former coach approached the student-athlete to complete a fourth exam for the prospect, but the student-athlete reported the conduct before the exam could take place. As a part of the academic misconduct scheme, the former coach also arranged for former university students, a former men’s basketball student employee and a former student employee’s mother to complete online coursework on behalf of the prospect. The individuals also registered the prospect for his online courses and kept track of his login information. While the former coach denied any involvement in arranging for the individuals to complete coursework on behalf of the prospect, the metadata associated with the coursework contradicted that claim and showed the coursework was completed by individuals in locations where the prospect was not physically present. The former coach also did not respond to the NCAA enforcement staff’s requests for documents and a final interview.
Brian Maxey, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance [email protected]/361-825-2858 Josh King, Compliance Coordinator [email protected]/361-825-6388 The Compliance Corner—Page 1
Compliance Quiz
Tip 1: S-A Apparel & Awards
Test your compliance knowledge!!
NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from selling or trading their athletic apparel and awards.
Q1: Which of the following is true concerning SA scholarships/financial aid? A. Boosters may give SA money towards books and essential school supplies. B. Boosters may donate money for scholarships and name the scholarship after a current SA. C. Boosters may donate money to the IAF to help fund SA scholarships. D. Boosters may NOT do ANY of the above. Q2. A Booster is permitted to have a prearranged contact with a PSA who is making an official or unofficial visit. A. True B. False Q3. Which of the following may a booster contact concerning the evaluation of a prospect? A. High school counselor B. Prospect’s coach C. Prospect’s parents D. None of the above Q4. Former TAMUCC student-athletes may not provide extra benefits to current TAMUCC student-athletes, even if they played together in the past and were teammates. A. True B. B. False
A student-athlete’s apparel is any clothing items issued to the studentathlete by the athletic department, or any clothing items that studentathletes are able to retain at the end of the academic year. Uniforms, official team gear, and warm-ups are considered apparel. The selling or trading of apparel and awards can lead to a student-athlete being ineligible for competition. An award is anything given to a student-athlete for participation in a sport, special achievement on or off the field, or championship memorabilia. Even if the student-athlete’s name is not on the award, it is still not permissible to sell or trade an award. Awards for participation include, but are not limited to items received: “Lettering” in a sport Participating in a NCAA, bowl game, or a postseason championship event. Awards for special achievement include, but are not limited to: Most Valuable Player Regional or national awards (e.g., Naismith Award) Player of Game/Week Awards for Championships include, but are not limited to: Conference Championship National Championship Please do not attempt to purchase any items from TAMUCC studentathletes. It can put the student-athlete in danger of suspension or losing eligibility. Your cooperation and understanding is essential to the success of all our athletic programs. If you have any questions or concerns about the selling of apparel or awards please contact us. Go Islanders!
Tip 2: Promotional Activities A TAMUCC entity, the Southland Conference, or a charitable, educational, or nonprofit agency may use a TAMUCC student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance to support its charitable or educational activities if the following conditions are met: The student-athlete receives written approval from the Compliance Office prior to the event; The student-athlete does not miss class; and Incoming prospective student-athletes are not in attendance.
Quiz Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A
In addition, an activity will only be approved if the activity meets the following conditions: All money derived from the activity must go directly to the university, conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency; Student-athletes can receive actual and necessary expenses from TAMUCC, the Southland Conference, or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency related to participation in the activity; The activity may NOT involve co-sponsorship, advertisement or promotion by a commercial entity (other than the sponsoring company’s trademark or logo on printed items); The company’s emblem, name, address and number may be included with a logo/trademark; and Personal names, messages and slogans are prohibited. Before a promotional activity or a student athlete appearance, please contact the TAMUCC Compliance for approval.
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! The Compliance Corner—Page 2
Booster Edition Tip of the Month: Athletics Representatives You are likely aware that there are NCAA rules that apply to TAMUCC student-athletes, coaches, and recruits, but you might not be aware that there are also rules governing your conduct as a fan and supporter of TAMUCC athletics. If you meet the definition of an Athletics Representative there are rules you should be familiar with. You might readily call yourself a fan or booster, but are you an Athletics Representative? You are if: • You are a member of a group that supports or promotes TAMUCC athletics (e.g., Islander Athletic Fund, etc.); • You have given money or gifts to TAMUCC sports programs (including gifts of cash, goods or services); • You have provided any benefits, such as employment, to TAMUCC student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, or families; • TAMUCC has asked you to help, or you have in any way helped, to recruit student-athletes; • You have otherwise assisted in the promotion of TAMUCC athletics. *It is important to remember that once you are identified as an Athletics Representative, you remain one forever. The rules will always apply to you!
In the News! Former Southeast Missouri State assistant coach arranged academic misconduct By Emily James
A former Southeast Missouri State assistant men’s basketball coach acted unethically when he arranged fraudulent academic credit for a prospect, provided false or misleading information to the NCAA enforcement staff and university, and failed to cooperate during the investigation, according to a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. Penalties prescribed by the panel include the following: Public reprimand and censure for the university. A two-year extension of probation from the university’s 2016 infractions case, which will conclude on Feb. 11, 2019. The university’s previous probation period was to conclude on Feb. 11, 2017. A six-year show-cause period for the former coach from March 10, 2017, through March 9, 2023. Any NCAA school employing him in an athletically related role during that time can appear with him before a Committee on Infractions panel to determine if the former coach’s athletically related duties should be limited. A $5,000 fine (self-imposed by the university). The former coach directed a current men’s basketball student-athlete to complete three online exams on behalf of the prospect. The student-athlete knew completing the exams for someone else was wrong, but the former coach pressured the student-athlete with repeated phone calls, texts and conversations. The former coach approached the student-athlete to complete a fourth exam for the prospect, but the student-athlete reported the conduct before the exam could take place. As a part of the academic misconduct scheme, the former coach also arranged for former university students, a former men’s basketball student employee and a former student employee’s mother to complete online coursework on behalf of the prospect. The individuals also registered the prospect for his online courses and kept track of his login information. While the former coach denied any involvement in arranging for the individuals to complete coursework on behalf of the prospect, the metadata associated with the coursework contradicted that claim and showed the coursework was completed by individuals in locations where the prospect was not physically present. The former coach also did not respond to the NCAA enforcement staff’s requests for documents and a final interview.
Brian Maxey, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance [email protected]/361-825-2858 Josh King, Compliance Coordinator [email protected]/361-825-6388 The Compliance Corner—Page 1
Compliance Quiz
Tip 1: S-A Apparel & Awards
Test your compliance knowledge!!
NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from selling or trading their athletic apparel and awards.
Q1: Which of the following is true concerning SA scholarships/financial aid? A. Boosters may give SA money towards books and essential school supplies. B. Boosters may donate money for scholarships and name the scholarship after a current SA. C. Boosters may donate money to the IAF to help fund SA scholarships. D. Boosters may NOT do ANY of the above. Q2. A Booster is permitted to have a prearranged contact with a PSA who is making an official or unofficial visit. A. True B. False Q3. Which of the following may a booster contact concerning the evaluation of a prospect? A. High school counselor B. Prospect’s coach C. Prospect’s parents D. None of the above Q4. Former TAMUCC student-athletes may not provide extra benefits to current TAMUCC student-athletes, even if they played together in the past and were teammates. A. True B. B. False
A student-athlete’s apparel is any clothing items issued to the studentathlete by the athletic department, or any clothing items that studentathletes are able to retain at the end of the academic year. Uniforms, official team gear, and warm-ups are considered apparel. The selling or trading of apparel and awards can lead to a student-athlete being ineligible for competition. An award is anything given to a student-athlete for participation in a sport, special achievement on or off the field, or championship memorabilia. Even if the student-athlete’s name is not on the award, it is still not permissible to sell or trade an award. Awards for participation include, but are not limited to items received: “Lettering” in a sport Participating in a NCAA, bowl game, or a postseason championship event. Awards for special achievement include, but are not limited to: Most Valuable Player Regional or national awards (e.g., Naismith Award) Player of Game/Week Awards for Championships include, but are not limited to: Conference Championship National Championship Please do not attempt to purchase any items from TAMUCC studentathletes. It can put the student-athlete in danger of suspension or losing eligibility. Your cooperation and understanding is essential to the success of all our athletic programs. If you have any questions or concerns about the selling of apparel or awards please contact us. Go Islanders!
Tip 2: Promotional Activities A TAMUCC entity, the Southland Conference, or a charitable, educational, or nonprofit agency may use a TAMUCC student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance to support its charitable or educational activities if the following conditions are met: The student-athlete receives written approval from the Compliance Office prior to the event; The student-athlete does not miss class; and Incoming prospective student-athletes are not in attendance.
Quiz Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A
In addition, an activity will only be approved if the activity meets the following conditions: All money derived from the activity must go directly to the university, conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency; Student-athletes can receive actual and necessary expenses from TAMUCC, the Southland Conference, or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency related to participation in the activity; The activity may NOT involve co-sponsorship, advertisement or promotion by a commercial entity (other than the sponsoring company’s trademark or logo on printed items); The company’s emblem, name, address and number may be included with a logo/trademark; and Personal names, messages and slogans are prohibited. Before a promotional activity or a student athlete appearance, please contact the TAMUCC Compliance for approval.
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! The Compliance Corner—Page 2
