2012-13 FALL ELIGIBILITY MEETINGS. COMPLIANCE STAFF Heath Senour – Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Cindy Gillam – Compliance Coordinator We.

2012-13 FALL ELIGIBILITY MEETINGS

COMPLIANCE STAFF

Heath Senour – Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Cindy Gillam – Compliance Coordinator

We are located in the Convocation Center Main Athletic Suite

We are on Twitter - follow us @OwlsCompliance

COMPLIANCE OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT

The Kennesaw State University Compliance Office strives to provide a comprehensive compliance program with a focus on four general elements: rules education, policies and procedures, monitoring and self-reporting. This focus allows us to protect the integrity of the University, while fostering a culture of compliance and institutional control as required by the NCAA. Our visibility and availability are important aspects of providing a proactive approach as we assist the University, our student-athletes, institutional staff and donors/boosters in understanding the complex nature of NCAA rules.

REQUIRED COMPLIANCE FORMS

All NCAA and KSU forms are required before any student-athlete is eligible for practice or competition.

Are there any questions regarding these forms?

NCAA YEAR ROUND DRUG TESTING

If you test positive for a banned substance during a NCAA administered drug test, you:

will be declared INELIGIBLE to compete during the regular season and postseason competition for ONE CALENDAR YEAR (i.e. 365 days) after your positive test, and

will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports

If you test positive a second time for a banned substance during a NCAA administered drug test, you:

will lose all remaining regular-season and post season eligibility in all sports

NCAA YEAR ROUND DRUG TESTING

Review the 2012-13 List of Banned Substances

Notify your Athletic Trainer of any medications or supplements

It is your responsibility to check with your Athletic Trainer before using any medications (including prescription medications) and supplements

SEASONS OF ELIGIBILITY 5 Years to Play 4

Any amount of time in a competition, counts as a season used Exceptions

Soccer and Volleyball – Spring competition does not count as a used season, provide SA was eligible during Fall season.

During initial year of enrollment, SA may compete in exhibition contests and preseason practice scrimmages (as permitted in specific sport) without using a season.

SEASONS OF ELIGIBILITY Additional Criteria

Redshirt Medical Hardship

Redshirt No competition, except for exceptions discussed earlier

SEASONS OF ELIGIBILITY Medical Hardship

Incapacity resulting from injury or illness No competition in second half of season Competed in no more than 30% of scheduled/completed

contests Filed with the Atlantic Sun Conference

OUTSIDE COMPETITION During the academic year, student-athletes may not

participate on any outside team in any noncollegiate amateur competition.

Exceptions for sports other than basketball: Outside of declared playing and practice season during any official

vacation period. Competition as individual (“unattached”)

● Cannot wear/use institutional apparel;● Cannot receive expenses from the institution; and● Cannot receive instruction from an institution’s coach.

AMATEURISM – AGENTS AND RUNNERS You are ineligible if you or a family member ever:

Accept money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or runner;

Agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent; OR

Allow an agent to market your athletics ability or reputation.

AMATEURISM You are immediately ineligible if you ever:

Accept pay, or promise of pay, Agree orally or in writing to compete in professional

athletics, Compete on any professional athletics team, Use athletics skill for pay, Promote a commercial product or service, OR Allow your name to be used in commercial promotion

or advertisement.

AMATEURISM – FEE FOR LESSONS You may receive compensation for teaching or coaching skills

techniques in your sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided you: Do not use institutional facilities, Do not provide a playing lesson, Do not receive payment from someone other than the

recipient or the recipient’s family, Do not market/advertise your availability for such lessons,

AND Receive written approval to conduct fee for lesson sessions

from compliance office (see form).

AWARDS AND BENEFITS – EXTRA BENEFITS You may not accept anything that is not available to

the general student body or the general public! This applies to you AND your friends and relatives. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Transportation Food Clothing Course supplies not covered via scholarship Financial loan Drinks and Cover (Admission) to Nightclubs and/or Events

AWARDS AND BENEFITS – EXTRA BENEFITSUnadvertised Discounts

Receipt of unadvertised discounts not available to the general public is considered an impermissible extra benefit.

Any discount must be advertised and available to the general public.

IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY, ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. Is it available to you because you are a student-athlete? OR

2. Is it available GENERALLY TO ALL KSU STUDENTS determined on a basis unrelated to athletic participation or ability?

AWARDS AND BENEFITS – EXTRA BENEFITS• It is not permissible to sell or exchange items

that you have received as a result of your participation in intercollegiate athletics.• Examples include, but are not limited to:• Apparel• Equipment• Awards (team awards, conference awards, NCAA awards,

championship rings, academic awards, letter awards, etc.)

AWARDS AND BENEFITS – COMPLIMENTARY

ADMISSIONS A Student-Athlete may not:

Receive payment from any source for his or her complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value.

Sell or exchange his or her complimentary admissions for money or any item of value to anyone, including teammates or other student-athletes.

COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED

ACTIVITIES In Season 20 Hours a week (week is declared by your coach) Limited to 4 hours a day Day of competition counts as 3 hours regardless of time Required to provide one day off per week

Travel day can be the one day off

Hour, weekly and day off requirements don’t apply during institutional vacation periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break)

COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED

ACTIVITIES Out of Season Limited to 8 hours a week

6 hours of strength and conditioning 2 hours of skill instruction

2 days off per week No required workouts beginning one week prior to final

exams through conclusion of each student-athlete’s final exams.

COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED

ACTIVITIES Voluntary Activities Must not be required to report back to a coach or other staff

member (e.g. trainer, manager, strength coach) Must be initiated and requested solely by the student-athlete

(NOT required) Attendance and participation (or lack thereof) may not be

recorded for the purpose of reporting attendance to the coach or teammates

Must not be subject to penalty if you elect not to participate In team sports, coaching staff may not be present

COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED

ACTIVITIES Logging CARA Coaches are required to log your weekly practice hours via new

JumpForward System Your response to notification e-mails via JumpForward are

required to verify your practice hours

If you have questions regarding your practice hours, don’t hesitate to contact the Compliance Office.

ETHICAL CONDUCT Compete with Honesty and Sportsmanship at all times

Be Forthcoming Follow NCAA Gambling Rules

You will be immediately ineligible if you: Are involved in point shaving or other activities to influence the

outcome or win-loss margin; or Solicit or accept a bet or participate in any gambling activity

involving wagering on KSU, you lose all remaining eligibility

GAMBLING/SPORTS WAGERING RISK + REWARD = VIOLATION

Violations Include: Accepting a bet or placing a bet for anything of value (money, food,

etc.) Providing inside information

Examples include Fantasy Leagues, Super Bowl and NCAA Tournament Pools/Brackets.

EMPLOYMENT

Student-Athlete Employment May only be paid for work actually performed At a rate that is comparable to the going rate for similar

services May not be compensated as a result of being a student-

athlete

ACADEMICS/ELIGIBILITY

All Student-Athletes must: Be enrolled in 12 hours (for practice and competition) See your SASS advisor before changing classes Never drop a course without first consulting with your

SASS advisor

ACADEMICS/ELIGIBILITY

Exception to Full Time Enrollment If you require less than 12 hours to graduate in your last

semester Requires certification from Registrar’s Office Work with your SASS advisor

ACADEMICS/ELIGIBILITY

All Student-Athletes must complete: 6 credits per semester to be eligible the following term 18 credits during the regular academic year (summer

courses may not be used) 24 credits prior to the 2nd year (summer courses may be

used) AND Declare a major prior to 3rd year

ACADEMICS/ELIGIBILITY

CumulativeGPA

% of Degree Completion

Entering 2nd Year1.8 cumulative GPA

Entering 3rd Year1.9 cumulative GPA

40%

Entering 4th Year2.0 cumulative GPA

60%

Entering 5th Year2.0 cumulative GPA

80%

ACADEMICS/ELIGIBILITY

Post-Season Eligibility To be eligible for any post-season competition (A-Sun

tournament, NCAA Regionals and Championships) after semester ends, you must:

Pass 6 credits If enrolled in less than 6 credits, must pass all classes

KSU E-MAIL Your Kennesaw State E-Mail address is the official form of communication from all of Kennesaw State, including athletics, financial aid, student-accounts, etc.

You are responsible for this information

JUMPFORWARD JumpForward will be used for the following:

NCAA and KSU Eligibility Forms

Complimentary Admissions Requests A brief training session will be scheduled with our ticketing office

Approving your Practice and Competition Logs on a monthly basis You will receive e-mails from us regarding these

BOOKS New process for Book Scholarships:

Special After Hours Pick-Up August 13th and 17th

Have your current schedule and Student ID Books will be ready when you go to bookstore Sign off on bookstore form

HOUSING Agreements signed with KSU Residence Life

Housing. Addendum signed with KSU Athletic Association. KSU Pays Length of Occupancy – 9 months Self Pays Length of Occupancy – 12 months

HOUSING NCAA Legislation prohibits KSUAA to pay for your

housing or the storage of your personal belongings unless you are enrolled in summer school.

Contact Cindy Gillam for arrangements and pro-rated daily rate if interested in remaining in on-campus housing during the summer breaks.

Charge will be accessed by KSU Residence Life & placed on Owl Express account.

HOUSING

Additional Charges: Utility (electrical) overages above cap Damages to property Replacement keys / lost room key Lock out fines Garbage Fines Keys not returned at move out

Charges placed by Residence Life on Owl Express accounts.

Make copies of all forms you sign with Residence Life / KSU Housing.

HOUSING First occupants of new community YOU are representing:

The Kennesaw Community The Kennesaw State University The Kennesaw State Athletic Association Your KSU Team Yourself

GO OWLS!!!! Wishing you success in the classroom, in competition, and in the community!

Be a Champion!