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Dear Shocker Supporter, Thank you for your continued support of Wichita State University. I am proud and excited about our future because of your strong support of Shocker athletics.
Respectfully,
Eric L. Sexton Director of Athletics Wichita State University
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It is important to have informed supporters regarding NCAA and MVC rules as a component of a strong compliance plan with the goal of avoiding NCAA violations and sanctions that could be detrimental to the University and its athletic programs. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful review of this information.
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This handbook is an excellent reference regarding the guidelines for conduct of our supporters. It is not comprehensive to all situations that may occur, so we encourage you to call the Athletic Director’s Office if you have questions.
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Our objective is to provide quality programs having high integrity. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) we are committed to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. As part of that commitment, we are accountable for the actions of our “representatives of athletic interests,” or supporters.
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DO YOU WANT TO HELP WICHITA STATE SUCCEED? As a supporter of Wichita State University, you take pride in our institution. You are proud of Wichita State’s high academic standards, its adherence to values, and the overall quality of the Wichita State experience. This guidebook was developed to educate Shocker contributors and fans about key NCAA rules regarding the proper interaction between athletics representatives and prospective and enrolled student-athletes. This guidebook is not intended to be a comprehensive manual, but rather a quick reference resource for your benefit. Should you have further questions, please contact: Becky Endicott Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Administrator Wichita State University - 1845 Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260-0018 (316) 978-5534 [email protected] If you are a supporter who wishes to uphold the integrity of the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs, please take the time to read this pamphlet. The eligibility of Wichita State’s student-athletes and the reputation of the Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletic Association depend on you.
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WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY’S ATHLETICS INTERESTS?
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Once a Booster Always A Booster According to NCAA rules, once an individual has been identified as an institutional “representative of athletics interests” or booster, the individual retains that title for life. Wichita State University is ultimately responsible for the behavior of all its athletics representatives in relation to NCAA rules and regulations. A violation of NCAA regulations by an athletics representative could result in severe sanctions against the University (e.g. loss of scholarships, television revenue and post-season bans). REMEMBER, as a representative of athletics interests, you are responsible for making the WSU Athletic Director’s Office aware of any infractions of Missouri Valley Conference or NCAA rules you know have occurred. Even if a violation was not intentional, the eligibility of a prospect or enrolled student-athlete could be jeopardized.
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You are a “Representative of Athletics Interests” if: •You have participated in, or are a member of, any organization promoting Wichita State athletics programs. •You have ever made contributions, financial or service, to Wichita State University athletics programs. •You have ever helped arrange or have provided employment or any other benefits to prospective or enrolled student-athletes. •You have ever been a season-ticket holder or employed by Wichita State University. •You have ever promoted the athletics programs at Wichita State University in any way. •You are the parent(s) of an enrolled student-athlete.
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WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT–ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (“prospect”) is any domestic or international student currently enrolled in a ninth-grade class or above. The NCAA, however, does not recognize a specific minimum age limit. If a student in a class lower than ninth grade receives any financial assistance or other benefits from an institution or athletics representative, that student is then recognized as a prospect, if the assistance or benefit provided by the institution or athletics representative is not offered to the general student body. In addition, student-athletes enrolled in preparatory schools or two-year colleges are also considered prospective student-athletes. Note: A student-athlete is considered a prospect (whether or not they have signed a National Letter of Intent) until the first day of initial collegiate enrollment or the first day they report for practice, whichever is earliest. Therefore, all NCAA regulations concerning contact with a prospective student-athlete are applicable until that time.
WHO IS A CURRENT STUDENT–ATHLETE? A student-athlete is any student enrolled at Wichita State University who is a member of a varsity athletics team or has completed his or her athletic eligibilty but is still enrolled at the University. NCAA regulations apply to ALL student-athletes. 4
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NCAA RULES AND REGULATIONS
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•You MAY NOT become involved in making arrangements to provide money or financial aid of any kind to a prospect or the prospect’s family and friends. •You MAY NOT make contact with a prospective student-athlete and his/her parents when the prospect is on campus for an official or unofficial recruiting visit. •You MAY NOT contact a prospect to congratulate him/her on signing a National Letter of Intent to attend the University. •You MAY NOT transport, pay or arrange for payment of transportation costs for a prospect, and his/her relatives or friends to visit campus (or elsewhere). •You MAY NOT provide free or reduced cost tickets to any Wichita State event, or pay or arrange for payment of summer camp registration fees for a prospect or his/her relatives or friends. •You MAY NOT provide ANYTHING to a prospect, the prospect’s family or friends without prior approval from the Athletic Director’s Office.
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NO “EXTRA BENEFITS” RULE An extra benefit is a special arrangement which would include the provision of any transportation, meals, discounts, clothes, gifts of any kind, entertainment, any financial aid other than that issued through Wichita State, preferential loan terms, or other benefits offered to a student-athlete but which are unavailable to the general student population. The NCAA strictly prohibits representatives of athletic interests from providing “extra benefits” to prospects or enrolled student-athletes. For a more detailed list of what qualifies as an “extra benefit”, please contact the Athletic Director’s Office. RULES REGARDING CONTACTS AND BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT–ATHLETES
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RECRUITING RULES & GUIDELINES FOR WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
According to the NCAA, recruiting is defined as any solicitation of a prospect or prospect’s relatives by an institutional staff member or by a representative of athletic interests for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. Only WSU coaches who have successfully completed the NCAA Recruiting Rules Examination on an annual basis may be involved in the recruitment process. Representatives of WSU’s athletics interests MAY NOT make ANY recruiting contacts. This includes letters, e-mails, telephone calls, communication through “facebook” or “myspace” websites, text/instant messages, or face-to-face contact (on- or off-campus) with a prospect or the prospect’s parents or legal guardians. THINGS TO REMEMBER: •You MAY forward information about prospects to the appropriate member of the WSU coaching staff. •You MAY have contact with a prospect regarding permissible pre-enrollment activities, such as summer employment, provided the prospect has already signed a National Letter of Intent and the Athletic Student Services Office is aware you are making these contacts regarding employment arrangements. •You MAY have a telephone conversation with a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call. Such a call may not be prearranged by an institutional staff member and you are not permitted to have a recruiting conversation, but may exhibit normal civility. You must refer any questions about WSU’s athletics program to an athletics department staff member/coach. •You MAY view a prospect’s athletic contest at your own initiative provided you do not contact the prospect or his/her parents. In addition, you may not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect. •You MAY continue pre-established relationships with prospects, family friends, and neighbors of prospects. These normal contacts are permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes or initiated by Wichita State coaches.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING CONTACTS AND BENEFITS FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT–ATHLETES
•You MAY NOT provide a currently enrolled student-athlete any benefit, gift, or special arrangement. This prohibition includes free or reduced cost lodging and tickets.
•You MAY NOT provide room, board, or transportation costs for family and friends of an enrolled student-athlete to visit campus or attend home or away athletic contests. •You MAY NOT use the name, picture, or appearance of an enrolled student-athlete to directly or indirectly advertise, recommend, promote sales, or use of a commercial product or service of any kind. Any use of a student-athlete’s name, picture, or appearance must receive authorization from the Athletic Director’s Office. •You MAY NOT provide any payment of expense or loan of an automobile for a student-athlete to return home or to any other location for any reason. •You MAY NOT allow a student-athlete, his/her relatives or friends to use your telephone to make free calls. •You MAY NOT provide an honorarium to a student-athlete for a speaking engagement. All speaking engagements must be approved in advance by the Athletic Student Services Office.
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•You MAY NOT pay for or arrange for payment of room, board, and/or any type of transportation for a student-athlete.
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•You MAY, if you desire, donate to the university in order to recognize a student-athlete’s participation in a special event. If interested, please contact Darron Boatright, Senior Associate Athletic Director/ External Relations, at (316) 978-3264.
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You may entertain student-athletes, but not their family and friends. NCAA rules do permit institutional staff members and athletics representatives to provide student-athletes (not including their family and friends) or full team with an occasional meal (defined as four times a semester), provided the meal is at the staff member’s or athletics representative’s home and not at a restaurant. This does not limit a student-athlete from eating at the home of a different athletics representative during the same semester. If you wish to host an occasional meal, please contact the head coach of the appropriate sport or the Athletic Director’s office at (316) 978-3250 prior to the meal in order to complete the required form.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING STUDENT–ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT It is permissible for an athletics representative or alumni to contact a prospect regarding summer employment, prior to enrollment, provided the prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent. However, for arranging an employment opportunity for a student-athlete, please call the Athletic Student Services Office at 978-3272. As you may know, the NCAA has very strict rules which govern the employment of student-athletes and your full cooperation with the guidelines below is essential to effectively monitor the student-athletes at Wichita State. Note: Any such employment arrangement for a prospect may not begin until the prospect has graduated from high school. Current student-athletes receiving an athletics scholarship are eligible for employment during the regular academic year, official university vacation periods (Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break), and summer. The Athletic Student Services Office must keep written records verifying all student-athlete employment. The following rules are applicable to student-athlete employment: •The student-athlete must have the employer sign the “WSU Student-Athlete Employer Verification Form” before the student starts to work. •The student-athlete is to be compensated only for work actually performed. •The student-athlete is to be compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. •The student-athlete will not receive any benefits or perks, including transportation to and from employment, not provided to all employees in his/her job title and description. •Compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained because of athletics ability.
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Note: NCAA regulations concerning enrolled student-athletes remain in effect throughout the entire calendar year. If a student-athlete has completed his/her final season of eligibility, all NCAA regulations must be adhered to until he/she graduates or leaves school.
Under NCAA rules, Wichita State may not provide or donate any athletic memorabilia (e.g. balls, jerseys, hats, tickets, photos, etc.) directly or indirectly, that could benefit a high school athletics program or prospects. Therefore, all individuals or organizations (including charitable, educational, and non-profit) requesting donations or personal items to be autographed must complete the appropriate forms prior to their receipt. For more informaton, please contact the Athletics Marketing Office at (316) 978-3264. 9
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MEMORABILIA, AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS, AND DONATION REQUESTS
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All charitable, educational and nonprofit promotional activities involving student-athletes must have prior approval from the Athletic Student Services Office. All such events are coordinated through the “Shocker Total Person” Life Skills Program. For information, please call the Athletic Student Services Office at (316) 978-3272. Student-athletes are not permitted to be involved in the direct or indirect advertisement, recommendation or promotion of sales, use of a commercial product, or service of any kind.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING PROMOTIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT–ATHLETES
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CONSEQUENCES TO ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING NCAA VIOLATIONS Institutions are required by the NCAA to notify athletics representatives of consequences regarding rules violations. Athletics representatives found in violation of NCAA rules are subject to losing benefits and privileges, including season tickets. The NCAA Committee on Infractions has processed cases in which penalties have included both disassociation of athletics representatives from the institution and the loss of season ticket privileges. NCAA RULES REGARDING GAMBLING The NCAA prohibits student-athletes or Athletics Department staff members from knowingly providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition. In addition, student-athletes or Athletics Department staff members may not solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team or accept a bet on any gambling activity involving intercollegiate athletics and professional athletics through a bookmaker, parlay card or any other method. This prohibition includes sports “pools”, Internet gambling websites, and fee-based entry fantasy leagues.
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Q: Can athletics representatives make contact with a prospective student-athlete and/or his/her parents or legal guardians on-campus/off-campus? A: NO.
Q: Is it permissible for an athletics representative to provide financial aid, gifts or awards to a prospect, currently enrolled student-athlete, or former studentathlete for his/her athletics performance? A: NO. All awards must first be approved by the Athletic Director’s Office and meet all NCAA regulations. 11
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Q: May an athletics representative engage in evaluation activities on behalf of the institution? A: NO. A representative may view a prospect’s contest at his/her initiative, provided no contact is made with the prospect or the prospect’s parents. In addition, a representative may not contact a prospect’s coach, principal or counselor in an effort to evaluate the prospect (including reviewing or picking up film and/or transcripts on the prospect).
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Q: Can athletics representatives make contact with a prospect or student-athlete enrolled at another institution to encourage them to attend or transfer to Wichita State University? A: NO. Any such contact could result in the prospect being declared ineligible for competition at Wichita State.
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Q: Who is a representative of WSU’s athletics interests? A: You are considered a representative by being an alum, benefactor, employee, season ticket holder, or simply being a fan of Wichita State University.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO? If you know of a high school student-athlete who might want to attend Wichita State University, the only permissible activity for an athletics representative is to call the appropriate coach: Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3636 Men’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3252 Women’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3257 Men’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5545 Women’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5548 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3260 Men’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5501 Women’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5503 Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5543 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3261
Thank you for your support of Wichita State University’s intercollegiate athletics programs. We ask for your cooperation in keeping WSU’s tradition of athletics integrity intact. Your assistance will also ensure that the eligiblity of high school and junior college prospects and enrolled student-athletes is protected. 12
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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletics offers its student-athletes an opportunity to compete at the highest level in the Missouri Valley Conference and nationally. Shocker athletics brings positive recognition to the University, develops pride in the community, and bonds alumni and friends while complementing the institution’s mission.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791.
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Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletics embraces diversity and is committed to providing an environment where student-athletes are able to become champions athletically, academically and socially. Intercollegiate Athletics subscribes to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all of its student-athletes and staff while maintaining a pinnacle standard of integrity.
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ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE MISSION STATEMENT To promote knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations in the Wichita State University community, among University and Athletics Department staff, and to monitor such rules and regulations, thereby reducing infractions that may otherwise occur.
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Please contact the Athletic Director’s Office for any NCAA rules interpretations. Remember that in most cases, any form of CONTACT IS PROHIBITED! Compliance with NCAA rules is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
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Dear Shocker Supporter, Thank you for your continued support of Wichita State University. I am proud and excited about our future because of your strong support of Shocker athletics.
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Eric L. Sexton Director of Athletics Wichita State University
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It is important to have informed supporters regarding NCAA and MVC rules as a component of a strong compliance plan with the goal of avoiding NCAA violations and sanctions that could be detrimental to the University and its athletic programs. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful review of this information.
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This handbook is an excellent reference regarding the guidelines for conduct of our supporters. It is not comprehensive to all situations that may occur, so we encourage you to call the Athletic Director’s Office if you have questions.
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Our objective is to provide quality programs having high integrity. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) we are committed to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. As part of that commitment, we are accountable for the actions of our “representatives of athletic interests,” or supporters.
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DO YOU WANT TO HELP WICHITA STATE SUCCEED? As a supporter of Wichita State University, you take pride in our institution. You are proud of Wichita State’s high academic standards, its adherence to values, and the overall quality of the Wichita State experience. This guidebook was developed to educate Shocker contributors and fans about key NCAA rules regarding the proper interaction between athletics representatives and prospective and enrolled student-athletes. This guidebook is not intended to be a comprehensive manual, but rather a quick reference resource for your benefit. Should you have further questions, please contact: Becky Endicott Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Administrator Wichita State University - 1845 Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260-0018 (316) 978-5534 [email protected] If you are a supporter who wishes to uphold the integrity of the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs, please take the time to read this pamphlet. The eligibility of Wichita State’s student-athletes and the reputation of the Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletic Association depend on you.
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WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY’S ATHLETICS INTERESTS?
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Once a Booster Always A Booster According to NCAA rules, once an individual has been identified as an institutional “representative of athletics interests” or booster, the individual retains that title for life. Wichita State University is ultimately responsible for the behavior of all its athletics representatives in relation to NCAA rules and regulations. A violation of NCAA regulations by an athletics representative could result in severe sanctions against the University (e.g. loss of scholarships, television revenue and post-season bans). REMEMBER, as a representative of athletics interests, you are responsible for making the WSU Athletic Director’s Office aware of any infractions of Missouri Valley Conference or NCAA rules you know have occurred. Even if a violation was not intentional, the eligibility of a prospect or enrolled student-athlete could be jeopardized.
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You are a “Representative of Athletics Interests” if: •You have participated in, or are a member of, any organization promoting Wichita State athletics programs. •You have ever made contributions, financial or service, to Wichita State University athletics programs. •You have ever helped arrange or have provided employment or any other benefits to prospective or enrolled student-athletes. •You have ever been a season-ticket holder or employed by Wichita State University. •You have ever promoted the athletics programs at Wichita State University in any way. •You are the parent(s) of an enrolled student-athlete.
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WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT–ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (“prospect”) is any domestic or international student currently enrolled in a ninth-grade class or above. The NCAA, however, does not recognize a specific minimum age limit. If a student in a class lower than ninth grade receives any financial assistance or other benefits from an institution or athletics representative, that student is then recognized as a prospect, if the assistance or benefit provided by the institution or athletics representative is not offered to the general student body. In addition, student-athletes enrolled in preparatory schools or two-year colleges are also considered prospective student-athletes. Note: A student-athlete is considered a prospect (whether or not they have signed a National Letter of Intent) until the first day of initial collegiate enrollment or the first day they report for practice, whichever is earliest. Therefore, all NCAA regulations concerning contact with a prospective student-athlete are applicable until that time.
WHO IS A CURRENT STUDENT–ATHLETE? A student-athlete is any student enrolled at Wichita State University who is a member of a varsity athletics team or has completed his or her athletic eligibilty but is still enrolled at the University. NCAA regulations apply to ALL student-athletes. 4
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•You MAY NOT become involved in making arrangements to provide money or financial aid of any kind to a prospect or the prospect’s family and friends. •You MAY NOT make contact with a prospective student-athlete and his/her parents when the prospect is on campus for an official or unofficial recruiting visit. •You MAY NOT contact a prospect to congratulate him/her on signing a National Letter of Intent to attend the University. •You MAY NOT transport, pay or arrange for payment of transportation costs for a prospect, and his/her relatives or friends to visit campus (or elsewhere). •You MAY NOT provide free or reduced cost tickets to any Wichita State event, or pay or arrange for payment of summer camp registration fees for a prospect or his/her relatives or friends. •You MAY NOT provide ANYTHING to a prospect, the prospect’s family or friends without prior approval from the Athletic Director’s Office.
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NO “EXTRA BENEFITS” RULE An extra benefit is a special arrangement which would include the provision of any transportation, meals, discounts, clothes, gifts of any kind, entertainment, any financial aid other than that issued through Wichita State, preferential loan terms, or other benefits offered to a student-athlete but which are unavailable to the general student population. The NCAA strictly prohibits representatives of athletic interests from providing “extra benefits” to prospects or enrolled student-athletes. For a more detailed list of what qualifies as an “extra benefit”, please contact the Athletic Director’s Office. RULES REGARDING CONTACTS AND BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT–ATHLETES
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RECRUITING RULES & GUIDELINES FOR WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
According to the NCAA, recruiting is defined as any solicitation of a prospect or prospect’s relatives by an institutional staff member or by a representative of athletic interests for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. Only WSU coaches who have successfully completed the NCAA Recruiting Rules Examination on an annual basis may be involved in the recruitment process. Representatives of WSU’s athletics interests MAY NOT make ANY recruiting contacts. This includes letters, e-mails, telephone calls, communication through “facebook” or “myspace” websites, text/instant messages, or face-to-face contact (on- or off-campus) with a prospect or the prospect’s parents or legal guardians. THINGS TO REMEMBER: •You MAY forward information about prospects to the appropriate member of the WSU coaching staff. •You MAY have contact with a prospect regarding permissible pre-enrollment activities, such as summer employment, provided the prospect has already signed a National Letter of Intent and the Athletic Student Services Office is aware you are making these contacts regarding employment arrangements. •You MAY have a telephone conversation with a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call. Such a call may not be prearranged by an institutional staff member and you are not permitted to have a recruiting conversation, but may exhibit normal civility. You must refer any questions about WSU’s athletics program to an athletics department staff member/coach. •You MAY view a prospect’s athletic contest at your own initiative provided you do not contact the prospect or his/her parents. In addition, you may not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect. •You MAY continue pre-established relationships with prospects, family friends, and neighbors of prospects. These normal contacts are permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes or initiated by Wichita State coaches.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING CONTACTS AND BENEFITS FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT–ATHLETES
•You MAY NOT provide a currently enrolled student-athlete any benefit, gift, or special arrangement. This prohibition includes free or reduced cost lodging and tickets.
•You MAY NOT provide room, board, or transportation costs for family and friends of an enrolled student-athlete to visit campus or attend home or away athletic contests. •You MAY NOT use the name, picture, or appearance of an enrolled student-athlete to directly or indirectly advertise, recommend, promote sales, or use of a commercial product or service of any kind. Any use of a student-athlete’s name, picture, or appearance must receive authorization from the Athletic Director’s Office. •You MAY NOT provide any payment of expense or loan of an automobile for a student-athlete to return home or to any other location for any reason. •You MAY NOT allow a student-athlete, his/her relatives or friends to use your telephone to make free calls. •You MAY NOT provide an honorarium to a student-athlete for a speaking engagement. All speaking engagements must be approved in advance by the Athletic Student Services Office.
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•You MAY NOT pay for or arrange for payment of room, board, and/or any type of transportation for a student-athlete.
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•You MAY, if you desire, donate to the university in order to recognize a student-athlete’s participation in a special event. If interested, please contact Darron Boatright, Senior Associate Athletic Director/ External Relations, at (316) 978-3264.
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You may entertain student-athletes, but not their family and friends. NCAA rules do permit institutional staff members and athletics representatives to provide student-athletes (not including their family and friends) or full team with an occasional meal (defined as four times a semester), provided the meal is at the staff member’s or athletics representative’s home and not at a restaurant. This does not limit a student-athlete from eating at the home of a different athletics representative during the same semester. If you wish to host an occasional meal, please contact the head coach of the appropriate sport or the Athletic Director’s office at (316) 978-3250 prior to the meal in order to complete the required form.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING STUDENT–ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT It is permissible for an athletics representative or alumni to contact a prospect regarding summer employment, prior to enrollment, provided the prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent. However, for arranging an employment opportunity for a student-athlete, please call the Athletic Student Services Office at 978-3272. As you may know, the NCAA has very strict rules which govern the employment of student-athletes and your full cooperation with the guidelines below is essential to effectively monitor the student-athletes at Wichita State. Note: Any such employment arrangement for a prospect may not begin until the prospect has graduated from high school. Current student-athletes receiving an athletics scholarship are eligible for employment during the regular academic year, official university vacation periods (Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break), and summer. The Athletic Student Services Office must keep written records verifying all student-athlete employment. The following rules are applicable to student-athlete employment: •The student-athlete must have the employer sign the “WSU Student-Athlete Employer Verification Form” before the student starts to work. •The student-athlete is to be compensated only for work actually performed. •The student-athlete is to be compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. •The student-athlete will not receive any benefits or perks, including transportation to and from employment, not provided to all employees in his/her job title and description. •Compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained because of athletics ability.
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Note: NCAA regulations concerning enrolled student-athletes remain in effect throughout the entire calendar year. If a student-athlete has completed his/her final season of eligibility, all NCAA regulations must be adhered to until he/she graduates or leaves school.
Under NCAA rules, Wichita State may not provide or donate any athletic memorabilia (e.g. balls, jerseys, hats, tickets, photos, etc.) directly or indirectly, that could benefit a high school athletics program or prospects. Therefore, all individuals or organizations (including charitable, educational, and non-profit) requesting donations or personal items to be autographed must complete the appropriate forms prior to their receipt. For more informaton, please contact the Athletics Marketing Office at (316) 978-3264. 9
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All charitable, educational and nonprofit promotional activities involving student-athletes must have prior approval from the Athletic Student Services Office. All such events are coordinated through the “Shocker Total Person” Life Skills Program. For information, please call the Athletic Student Services Office at (316) 978-3272. Student-athletes are not permitted to be involved in the direct or indirect advertisement, recommendation or promotion of sales, use of a commercial product, or service of any kind.
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NCAA RULES REGARDING PROMOTIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT–ATHLETES
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CONSEQUENCES TO ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING NCAA VIOLATIONS Institutions are required by the NCAA to notify athletics representatives of consequences regarding rules violations. Athletics representatives found in violation of NCAA rules are subject to losing benefits and privileges, including season tickets. The NCAA Committee on Infractions has processed cases in which penalties have included both disassociation of athletics representatives from the institution and the loss of season ticket privileges. NCAA RULES REGARDING GAMBLING The NCAA prohibits student-athletes or Athletics Department staff members from knowingly providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition. In addition, student-athletes or Athletics Department staff members may not solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team or accept a bet on any gambling activity involving intercollegiate athletics and professional athletics through a bookmaker, parlay card or any other method. This prohibition includes sports “pools”, Internet gambling websites, and fee-based entry fantasy leagues.
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Q: Can athletics representatives make contact with a prospective student-athlete and/or his/her parents or legal guardians on-campus/off-campus? A: NO.
Q: Is it permissible for an athletics representative to provide financial aid, gifts or awards to a prospect, currently enrolled student-athlete, or former studentathlete for his/her athletics performance? A: NO. All awards must first be approved by the Athletic Director’s Office and meet all NCAA regulations. 11
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Q: May an athletics representative engage in evaluation activities on behalf of the institution? A: NO. A representative may view a prospect’s contest at his/her initiative, provided no contact is made with the prospect or the prospect’s parents. In addition, a representative may not contact a prospect’s coach, principal or counselor in an effort to evaluate the prospect (including reviewing or picking up film and/or transcripts on the prospect).
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Q: Can athletics representatives make contact with a prospect or student-athlete enrolled at another institution to encourage them to attend or transfer to Wichita State University? A: NO. Any such contact could result in the prospect being declared ineligible for competition at Wichita State.
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Q: Who is a representative of WSU’s athletics interests? A: You are considered a representative by being an alum, benefactor, employee, season ticket holder, or simply being a fan of Wichita State University.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO? If you know of a high school student-athlete who might want to attend Wichita State University, the only permissible activity for an athletics representative is to call the appropriate coach: Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3636 Men’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3252 Women’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3257 Men’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5545 Women’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5548 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3260 Men’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5501 Women’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5503 Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-5543 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 978-3261
Thank you for your support of Wichita State University’s intercollegiate athletics programs. We ask for your cooperation in keeping WSU’s tradition of athletics integrity intact. Your assistance will also ensure that the eligiblity of high school and junior college prospects and enrolled student-athletes is protected. 12
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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletics offers its student-athletes an opportunity to compete at the highest level in the Missouri Valley Conference and nationally. Shocker athletics brings positive recognition to the University, develops pride in the community, and bonds alumni and friends while complementing the institution’s mission.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791.
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Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletics embraces diversity and is committed to providing an environment where student-athletes are able to become champions athletically, academically and socially. Intercollegiate Athletics subscribes to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all of its student-athletes and staff while maintaining a pinnacle standard of integrity.
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ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE MISSION STATEMENT To promote knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations in the Wichita State University community, among University and Athletics Department staff, and to monitor such rules and regulations, thereby reducing infractions that may otherwise occur.
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Please contact the Athletic Director’s Office for any NCAA rules interpretations. Remember that in most cases, any form of CONTACT IS PROHIBITED! Compliance with NCAA rules is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
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