COMPLIANCE OFFICE

 COMPLIANCE OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT

Johnson C. Smith University is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of the NCAA, CIAA and University rules and regulations. 

The compliance office coordinates, monitors, verifies compliance with all NCAA requirements, and educates the various constituencies of the University and the community regarding NCAA/CIAA regulations.  The compliance office is dedicated to providing educational programs and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved with the athletics program understand and adhere to the university's compliance expectations. 

The Athletics Department is committed to the principle of institutional control through rules education of its coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals within the athletics program.  The compliance office will put into place monitoring procedures and educational programs that provide guidance in to how to work within the rules.  Each individual within the athletics department is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the rules and to report an violations of the rules.

 Should a violation occur, the Compliance Coordinator conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics, Registrar's Office, President and Faculty Athletic Representative.  Violations are reported to the conference office and NCAA with copies going to the President, FAR, Conference Commissioner, Director of Athletics and any staff members involved.  Depending on the severity of the violation appropriate self-imposed penalties will be included as a corrective action that was taken to rectify the situation that caused the problem.

 It is the goal of the compliance program to place the university in a pro-active position by educating, overseeing and monitoring the intercollegiate athletics program and maintaining a positive compliance environment.