TAMUCC Academic Services Rules Education Session 2014-15 Please turn off your cell phone! Topics to Discuss Unethical Conduct Academic Fraud Extra Benefits Initial Eligibility Continuing Eligibility Transfers Gambling Agents Social Media.
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TAMUCC Academic Services Rules Education Session 2014-15 Please turn off your cell phone! Topics to Discuss Unethical Conduct Academic Fraud Extra Benefits Initial Eligibility Continuing Eligibility Transfers Gambling Agents Social Media Unethical Conduct Definition of an Institutional Staff Member The unethical-conduct provisions set forth in Bylaw 10.1 applicable to institutional staff members include any individual who performs work for the institution or the athletics department, even if the individual is a student at the institution (e.g., student manager, student trainer) and/or does not receive compensation from the institution for performing such services (e.g., volunteer coaches, undergraduate assistant coaches and graduate assistant coaches). Unethical Conduct 10.1 Unethical Conduct Unethical conduct by a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or a current or former institutional staff member (e.g., coach, professor, tutor, teaching assistant, student manager, student trainer) may include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or the individual's institution; (b) Knowing involvement in arranging for fraudulent academic credit or false transcripts for a prospective or an enrolled student-athlete; (c) Knowing involvement in offering or providing a prospective or an enrolled student-athlete an improper inducement or extra benefit or improper financial aid; (d) Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual's institution false or misleading information concerning the individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation; or (e) Receipt of benefits by an institutional staff member for facilitating or arranging a meeting between a student-athlete and an agent, financial advisor or a representative of an agent or advisor (e.g., "runner"). Academic Fraud The NCAA considers academic fraud the supreme offense an institution or institutional staff member, student-athlete, or prospective student-athlete can commit. An institution is required to report a violation of Bylaw 10.1-(b) any time an institutional staff member (e.g., coach, professor, tutor, teaching assistant) knowingly is involved in arranging fraudulent academic credit or false transcripts for a prospective or enrolled student-athlete, regardless of whether the institutional staff member acted alone or in concert with the prospective or enrolled studentathlete. UNC Major Violations -Committed Academic Fraud -Completing work for players -Provided improper benefits -Arranged meeting and benefits with “runners” Penalties -2012 Football post-season ban -Loss of 15 scholarships -Three years probation -Head coach fired -Athletic Director resigned Initial Eligibility New Standard Effective August 2016 2014 - 2015 Standards • 16 Core Courses • • 4 English 3 Math • 2 Science • 2 Social Studies • 1 Additional Core Course • 4 Additional Academic Courses • Foreign Language • Philosophy • Non-doctrinal Religion • Core Courses • • • • • 16 Core courses (Same as current standard) Completion of 10 of the required 16 core courses before the start of his or her seventh semester of high school. Seven of the 10 core courses must include English, mathematics and natural or physical science. Higher Standards in Initial Eligibility Index 2.3 GPA Continuing Eligibility Percentage of Degree Requirements Four-year Programs Entering Third Year: 40% Entering Fourth Year: 60% Entering Fifth Year: 80% Five-Year Programs Entering Third Year: 33% Entering Fourth Year: 50% Entering Fifth Year: 67% Continuing Eligibility All Student-Athletes Regardless of Date of Initial Full-time Enrollment 6-Hour Requirement • Must pass a minimum 6 credits in previous regular term: includes Spring term for Fall eligibility. • Applies to all student-athletes (i.e. new students, continuing students, transfers, graduate students). Continuing Eligibility 24 Credit Hour Rule 24 credits before the student enters his/her third semester of full-time enrollment. Only applicable for the first two fulltime semesters of enrollment. Can use hours earned during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment. NOTE: Averaging is not permitted under this standard Continuing Eligibility Credits Earned During the Academic Year 18 Hour Rule: Students must earn 18 credits during the academic year. If a student enrolls full-time at any time during the academic year he/she is responsible for this requirement. Note: The academic year is defined as the Fall and Spring semesters at TAMUCC Continuing Eligibility Remedial Hours May use 6 hours of remedial credits to satisfy academic progress requirements Conditions: 1. The courses must be taken during the student-athlete’s first year of full-time enrollment. 2. The course must be considered by the institution to be a prerequisite for specific courses acceptable for any degree program. 3. The courses must be given the same weight as others in the institution in determining the student’s status for full-time enrollment. Continuing Eligibility Grade Point Average Requirements Entering Entering Entering Entering Second Year: 1.8 Third Year: 1.9 Fourth Year: 2.0 Fifth Year: 2.0 TAMUCC 2.0 GPA regardless of class (90%) (95%) (100%) (100%) What else about eligibility? 14.01.2 Academic Status To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A waiver of the minimum full-time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program. Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution. Repeat Courses Students at TAMUCC have the opportunity to repeat any course in which they earned a D or F. (restrictions apply) For inquiries see the Academic Services staff. 4-year Transfer General rule: 4-4 transfer may not be eligible for intercollegiate competition at a member institution until the SA has fulfilled a residence requirement of one full academic year at the certifying institution. Academic year = two full-time semesters Summer term may not used to fulfill a year of residence. Common Exceptions • • • • • • Discontinued/non-sponsored sport exception. Two-year nonparticipation exception. Return to original institution exception. Non-recruited student exception. One-time transfer exception. Graduate Transfer Participation • • • The SA earned his baccalaureate degree; The SA has eligibility remaining; and The SA fulfills the conditions of the one-time transfer exception. • If SA is not meeting one-time transfer exception due to the sport, they can participate right away if the original school non-renews their athletic aid 2-year Transfer (Non-Qualifier) For students entering a collegiate institution prior to August 1, 2012 AA Degree 2.0 GPA Three full-time semesters at a 2-year institution 48-hours of transferrable credit 6 hours of English 3 hours of Math For students entering a collegiate institution after to August 1, 2012 AA Degree 2.5 GPA Three full-time semesters at a 2-year institution 48-hours of transferrable credit 6 hours of English 3 hours of Math 3 hours of Science 2-year Transfer (Qualifier) For students entering a collegiate institution prior to August 1, 2012 For students entering a collegiate institution after to August 1, 2012 Minimum of 1 full-time term 2.0 GPA Average of 12 hours per term Minimum of 1 full-time term 2.5 GPA Average of 12 hours per term 2-year Transfer Additional Requirements Not more than a total of 18-semester of the transferable-degree credit may be earned during summer terms, and not more than nine-semester of the transferable-degree credit may be earned during the summer term(s) immediately prior to the transfer At least 25 percent of the credit hours used to fulfill the student's academic degree requirements must be earned at the two-year college that awards the degree Not more than two credit hours of physical education activity courses may be used to fulfill the transferable-degree credit and grade-point average requirements (Unless they are in a physical education degree program) 4-2-4 Transfer For students entering a collegiate institution prior to August 1, 2012 AA Degree 2.0 GPA 1 calendar year has elapsed since their enrollment at the previous 4-year For students entering a collegiate institution after to August 1, 2012 AA Degree 2.5 GPA 1 calendar year has elapsed since their enrollment at the previous 4-year Not more than 2 hours of physical education courses Exceptions •The SA returns to the four-year college from which he or she transferred to the two-year college •The original 4-year institution never sponsored the SA’s sport •The SA qualifies for the same exception to the four-year college transfer residence requirement Extra Benefits Definition of an Extra Benefit An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a studentathlete or the student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt of a benefit by student-athletes or their relatives or friends is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the institution's students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body (e.g., foreign students, minority students) determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. Extra Benefits Permissible Benefits to Student-Athletes: Tutoring Expenses (including walk-ons) Use of Computers & Typewriters Course Supplies Cost of Required Field Trips (additional restrictions) Non-electronic Day Planners CHAMPS/Life Skills Program or Equivalent Program Use of Copy Machine/Fax Machine & the Internet for Required Academic Course Work Occasional rides or meals (at home or restaurant) from institutional staff members Extra Benefits Impermissible Benefits to Student-Athletes: Typing papers or other class work at no cost Providing reduced-rate typing services Completing course work Allowing the use of credit cards or long distance phone cards Allowing the use of automobiles Assisting with paying bills, tickets, etc. Paying for a place on a student-athletes comp. admissions pass list Tutoring prospective student-athletes Providing free or reduced merchandise Loans or bond Gambling It is impermissible for a studentathlete, or athletic department staff member to wager money or tangible items on any sport both amateur or professional that the NCAA sponsors. This includes fantasy football leagues and NCAA brackets if anything of value is wagered. Do not discuss injuries or disciplinary issues with people outside of athletics because gamblers look for an “inside” edge. Lookout for Agents If a student-athlete (or their family) accepts anything from an agent or runner he/she will render themselves ineligible. Student-athletes are not permitted to enter an agreement both written or orally with an agent until their eligibility has expired. Staff members cannot facilitate meetings or accept gifts from agents for “brokering” a meeting with a student-athlete. If you have any questions contact Jason Hall or Brian Maxey. Social Media The “mom” rule Confidential Appropriate content Some Friendly Advice Always inform the Compliance office of any potential inappropriateness with regard to student-athletes and academics or extra benefits. Always inform Compliance, and other pertinent staff if a studentathlete has gone under full-time enrollment. Never speculate eligibility issues with parents/legal guardians. Compliance handles all waivers and is the authority at TAMUCC! Maintain a professional relationship with the student-athletes, especially after business hours! Go to games when your schedule permits, it lets your sport know that it is more than a job to you. Questions?