Johnson C. Smith University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). As such, we are committed to complying with all rules and regulations of these governing bodies.

Institutional Control is a fundamental requirement of NCAA Legislation. The University is responsible for the actions of its staff members, and any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. As a result, compliance with NCAA rules is a shared responsibility and the expectation is accountability for one's actions. Every individual associated with athletics, whether as a staff member, student-athlete, fan, or booster, is obligated to act in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the rules; and to report any known or suspected violation of the NCAA, CIAA, or Johnson C. Smith University rules.

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.

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This webpage is designed to assist coaches, staff members, current and prospective student-athletes, alumni, fans, and friends with the ever changing and often complex NCAA rules and regulations. While it is impossible to cover every situation or NCAA rule, we hope that you will gain a better understanding and recognize that everyone associated with JCSU has a role in compliance. Should any questions or concerns arise after viewing this information, please do not hesitate to contact the JCSU Athletics Compliance Office.

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