Commitments to the Division I Collegiate Model In addition to the purposes and fundamental policy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as set forth in Constitution 1 members of Division I support the following commitments in the belief that these commitments assist in defining the nature and purposes of the division. These commitments are not binding on member institutions, but serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences Based Legislation. Bylaws proposed and enacted by member institutions governing the conduct of intercollegiat be designed to foster competition in amateur athletics, promote the Associations enduring values and as set forth in the NCAA Constitution. In some instances, a careful balancing of these values may be necessary to purposes of the Association The Commitment to Amateurism. Member institutions shall conduct their athletics programs for students who choose to partici- pate in intercollegiate athletics as a part of their educational experience and in accordance with NCAA bylaws, thus maintaining a line f demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model The Commitment to Fair Competition. Bylaws shall be designed to os of institution for institutions and eligible student- te the opportuni Cale s tes to engage in fair competition. This commitment requires that all me e within the framework of the legate Model of athletics in which athletics competition is of the student-athlete's effort higher education. The commitment to fair competition acknowledges that variability will exist among members, including facilities, geographic locations and resources, and that such variability should not be justification for future legislation. Areas affecting fair competition include, but are not limited to, personnel, eligibility and amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, the length of playing and practice seasons, and the number of institutional competitions per sport. The Commitment to Integrity and Sportsmanship. It is the responsibility of each member institution to conduct its athletics and manage its staff members, representatives and student-athletes in a manner that promotes the ideals of higher education and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. Member institutions are committed to encouraging behavior that advances the interests of the Association, its membership and the Collegiate Model of athletics. All individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, academic integrity and ethical conduct. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities fecting the athletics programs The Commitment to Institutional Control and Compliance. It is the responsibility of each member institution to monitor and control its athletics programs, staff members, representatives and student-athletes to ensure compliance with the Constitution and bylaws of the Association. Responsibility for maintaining institutional control ultimately rests with the institutions campus president or chancellor. It is also the onsibility of each member institution to report all breaches of conduct established by these bylaws to the Association in a timely manner and cooperate with the Associations enforcement efforts. Upon a conclusion that one or more violations occurred, an institution shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be prescribed by the Association on behalf of the The Commitment to Student-Athlete Well-Being. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to enhance the well-being of student-athletes who choose to participate and to prevent undue commercial or other influences that may terfere with their scholastic, athletics or related interests. The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercol hletics shall be regulated to minimize interference with their academic pursuits. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which student-athletes activities, in all sports, are conducted to encourage academic success and individual development and as an integral part of the educational experience. Each member institution should also provide an environment that fosters fairness, sportsmanship, safety, honesty and positive relationships between student-athletes and representatives of the institution The Commitment to Sound Academic Standards. Standards of the Association governing participation in intercollegiate athletics including postseason competition, shall be designed to ensure proper emphasis on educational objectives and the opportunity for programs shall be maintained as an important component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. Each member institution's admission and academic standards for student-athletes shall be designed to promote aca- demic progress and graduation and shall be consistent with the standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general. The Commitment to Responsible Recruiting Standards. Recruiting bylaws shall be designed to promote informed decisions and balance the interests of prospective student-athletes, their educational institutions, the Associations member inst as and intercol legate athletics as a whole. This commitment includes minimizing the role of external influences on prospective student-athletes and their families and preventing excessive contact or pressure in the recruitment process. The Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion the division i membership believes in and is committed to the core values of diver sity, inclusion and equity, because realization of those values improves the learning environment for all student-athletes and enhances excellence within the membership and in all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. The membership shall create diverse and inclusive environments, promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person, and include diverse perspectives in the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Member institutions, with assistance from the national office, are expected to develop inclusive practices that foster positive learning and competitive environments for student-athletes, as well as professional development and opportunities for athletics administrators, coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds 2016-17 Division /-August
Commitments to the Division I Collegiate Model In addition to the purposes and fundamental policy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as set forth in Constitution 1, members of Division I support the following commitments in the belief that these commitments assist in defining the nature and purposes of the division. These commitments are not binding on member institutions, but serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences. The Commitment to Value-Based Legislation. Bylaws proposed and enacted by member institutions governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to foster competition in amateur athletics, promote the Association’s enduring values and advance the Collegiate Model as set forth in the NCAA Constitution. In some instances, a careful balancing of these values may be necessary to help achieve the purposes of the Association. The Commitment to Amateurism. Member institutions shall conduct their athletics programs for students who choose to participate in intercollegiate athletics as a part of their educational experience and in accordance with NCAA bylaws, thus maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model. The Commitment to Fair Competition. Bylaws shall be designed to promote the opportunity for institutions and eligible studentathletes to engage in fair competition. This commitment requires that all member institutions compete within the framework of the Collegiate Model of athletics in which athletics competition is an integral part of the student-athlete’s effort to acquire a degree in higher education. The commitment to fair competition acknowledges that variability will exist among members, including facilities, geographic locations and resources, and that such variability should not be justification for future legislation. Areas affecting fair competition include, but are not limited to, personnel, eligibility and amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, the length of playing and practice seasons, and the number of institutional competitions per sport. The Commitment to Integrity and Sportsmanship. It is the responsibility of each member institution to conduct its athletics programs and manage its staff members, representatives and student-athletes in a manner that promotes the ideals of higher education and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. Member institutions are committed to encouraging behavior that advances the interests of the Association, its membership and the Collegiate Model of athletics. All individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, academic integrity and ethical conduct. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics programs. The Commitment to Institutional Control and Compliance. It is the responsibility of each member institution to monitor and control its athletics programs, staff members, representatives and student-athletes to ensure compliance with the Constitution and bylaws of the Association. Responsibility for maintaining institutional control ultimately rests with the institution’s campus president or chancellor. It is also the responsibility of each member institution to report all breaches of conduct established by these bylaws to the Association in a timely manner and cooperate with the Association’s enforcement efforts. Upon a conclusion that one or more violations occurred, an institution shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be prescribed by the Association on behalf of the entire membership. The Commitment to Student-Athlete Well-Being. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to enhance the well-being of student-athletes who choose to participate and to prevent undue commercial or other influences that may interfere with their scholastic, athletics or related interests. The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics shall be regulated to minimize interference with their academic pursuits. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which student-athletes’ activities, in all sports, are conducted to encourage academic success and individual development and as an integral part of the educational experience. Each member institution should also provide an environment that fosters fairness, sportsmanship, safety, honesty and positive relationships between student-athletes and representatives of the institution. The Commitment to Sound Academic Standards. Standards of the Association governing participation in intercollegiate athletics, including postseason competition, shall be designed to ensure proper emphasis on educational objectives and the opportunity for academic success, including graduation, of student-athletes who choose to participate at a member institution. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as an important component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. Each member institution’s admission and academic standards for student-athletes shall be designed to promote academic progress and graduation and shall be consistent with the standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general. The Commitment to Responsible Recruiting Standards. Recruiting bylaws shall be designed to promote informed decisions and balance the interests of prospective student-athletes, their educational institutions, the Association’s member institutions and intercollegiate athletics as a whole. This commitment includes minimizing the role of external influences on prospective student-athletes and their families and preventing excessive contact or pressure in the recruitment process. The Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The Division I membership believes in and is committed to the core values of diversity, inclusion and equity, because realization of those values improves the learning environment for all student-athletes and enhances excellence within the membership and in all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. The membership shall create diverse and inclusive environments, promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person, and include diverse perspectives in the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Member institutions, with assistance from the national office, are expected to develop inclusive practices that foster positive learning and competitive environments for student-athletes, as well as professional development and opportunities for athletics administrators, coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds. 2016-17 Division I – August
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 11Name.[*] The name of this organization shall be The National Collegiate Athletic Association 1.2 Purposes. [* The purposes of this Association are: (a) To initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes and to promote and develop educational leadership, physical fitness, athletics excellence and athletics participation as a recre- (b) To uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports in confor mity with the constitution and bylaws of this Association; (c) To encourage its members to adopt eligibility rules to comply with satisfactory standards of scholarship, sportsmanship and amateurism (d) To formulate, copyright and publish rules of play governing intercollegiate athletics; (e) To preserve intercollegiate athletics records (f)To supervise the conduct of, and to establish eligibility standards for, regional and national athletics events under the auspices of this Association: (g) To cooperate with other amateur athletics organizations in promoting and conducting national and interna- tional athletics events: (h) To legislate, through bylaws or by resolutions of a Convention, upon any subject of general concern to the members related to the administration of intercollegiate athletics; and (i) To study in general all phases of competitive intercollegiate athletics and establish standards whereby the col- ges and universities of the United States can maintain their athletics programs on a high level. 1.3 Fundamental Policy. [* 1.3.1 Basic Purpose. [*] The competitive athletics programs of member institutions are designed to be a vital retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional spora ody and, by so doing, integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student 1.3.2 Obligations of Member Institutions. [*1 Legislation governing the conduct of intercollegiate ath ty and recruiting. Member institutions shall be obligated to apply and enforce this legions, financial aid, eligibil- letics programs of member institutions shall apply to basic athletics issues such as admission on. and the infractions process of the Association shall be applied to an institution when it fails to fulfill this obligation. (Revised: 7/31/14) 2016-17 Division /-August
1NAME AND PURPOSE 1 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 1.1 Name. [*] The name of this organization shall be “The National Collegiate Athletic Association.” 1.2 Purposes. [*] The purposes of this Association are: (a) To initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes and to promote and develop educational leadership, physical fitness, athletics excellence and athletics participation as a recreational pursuit; (b) To uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports in conformity with the constitution and bylaws of this Association; (c) To encourage its members to adopt eligibility rules to comply with satisfactory standards of scholarship, sportsmanship and amateurism; (d) To formulate, copyright and publish rules of play governing intercollegiate athletics; (e) To preserve intercollegiate athletics records; (f) To supervise the conduct of, and to establish eligibility standards for, regional and national athletics events under the auspices of this Association; (g) To cooperate with other amateur athletics organizations in promoting and conducting national and international athletics events; (h) To legislate, through bylaws or by resolutions of a Convention, upon any subject of general concern to the members related to the administration of intercollegiate athletics; and (i) To study in general all phases of competitive intercollegiate athletics and establish standards whereby the colleges and universities of the United States can maintain their athletics programs on a high level. 1.3 Fundamental Policy. [*] 1.3.1 Basic Purpose. [*] The competitive athletics programs of member institutions are designed to be a vital part of the educational system. A basic purpose of this Association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body and, by so doing, retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional sports. 1.3.2 Obligations of Member Institutions. [*] Legislation governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics programs of member institutions shall apply to basic athletics issues such as admissions, financial aid, eligibility and recruiting. Member institutions shall be obligated to apply and enforce this legislation, and the infractions process of the Association shall be applied to an institution when it fails to fulfill this obligation. (Revised: 7/31/14) 2016-17 Division I – August 1NAME AND PURPOSE
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle [* Legislation enacted by the Association governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to advance one or more basic principles, including the following, to which the members are committed In son instances, a delicate balance of these principles is necessary to help achieve the objectives of the Association. 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility. [* 2.1.1 Responsibility for Control. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to control its in- tercollegiate athletics program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Association. The institutions president or chancellor is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including ap- proval of the budget and audit of all expenditures. (Revised: 3/8/06) 2.1.2 Scope of Responsibility. [* The institution's responsibility for the conduct of its letics program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other vidual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being. [* Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes. (Revised: 11/21/05) 2.2.1 Overall Educational Experience. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to estab- lish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experi (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.2 Cultural Diversity and Gender Equity. [*l It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.3 Health and safety. [ It is the responsibility of each member institution to protect the health of, and provide a safe environment for, each of its participating student-athletes. Adopted: 1/10/95/ 2.2.4 Student-Athlete/Coach Relationship. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that fosters a positive relationship between the student-athlete and coac (Adopted. 1/10/95) 2.2.5 Fairness, Openness and Honesty. [*1 It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure at coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.6 Student-Athlete Involvement. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to involve student-athletes in matters that affect their lives.(Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity. [* nstitution to comply with federal and state laws regarding gender equity (Adopted: i/11/ o of each member 2.3.1 Compliance With Federal and State Legislation. [* It is the 2.3.2 NCAA Legislation. [" The Association should not adopt legislation that would prevent member in- stitutions from complying with applicable gender-equity laws, and should adopt legislation to enhance member institutions'compliance with applicable gender-equity laws.(Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.3 Gender Bias. [* The activities of the Association should be conducted in a manner free of gender bias 2. 4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct.[*] or intercollegiate athle the character development of participa higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and ponsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to:(Adopted: 1/9/96) 2016-17 Division /-August
2PRINCIPLES 3 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle. [*] Legislation enacted by the Association governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to advance one or more basic principles, including the following, to which the members are committed. In some instances, a delicate balance of these principles is necessary to help achieve the objectives of the Association. 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility. [*] 2.1.1 Responsibility for Control. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Association. The institution’s president or chancellor is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including approval of the budget and audit of all expenditures. (Revised: 3/8/06) 2.1.2 Scope of Responsibility. [*] The institution’s responsibility for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being. [*] Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes. (Revised: 11/21/05) 2.2.1 Overall Educational Experience. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.2 Cultural Diversity and Gender Equity. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.3 Health and Safety. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to protect the health of, and provide a safe environment for, each of its participating student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.4 Student-Athlete/Coach Relationship. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that fosters a positive relationship between the student-athlete and coach. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.5 Fairness, Openness and Honesty. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure that coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.6 Student-Athlete Involvement. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to involve student-athletes in matters that affect their lives. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity. [*] 2.3.1 Compliance With Federal and State Legislation. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to comply with federal and state laws regarding gender equity. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.2 NCAA Legislation. [*] The Association should not adopt legislation that would prevent member institutions from complying with applicable gender-equity laws, and should adopt legislation to enhance member institutions’ compliance with applicable gender-equity laws. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.3 Gender Bias. [*] The activities of the Association should be conducted in a manner free of gender bias. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. [*] For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (Adopted: 1/9/96) 2016-17 Division I – August 2PRINCIPLES
(a) Establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educa- tional mission and goals of the institution; and (b)Educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in Constitution 2. 4-(a) 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards. [*] tercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as a vital component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. The admission, academic standing and academ ess of student-athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution tudent body in general 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination. [" The Association shall promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. It is the policy of the Association to refrain from discrimination with respect to its governance policies, educational programs, activities and employment policies, including on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin,race,religion, creed or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of each member institution to determine independently its own policy regarding nondiscrimination. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/16/00) 2.7 The Principle of Diversity Within Governance Structures.[*] The Association shall promote diversity of representation within its various divisional governance structures and substructures. Each divisional governing body must assure gender and ethnic diversity among the membership of he bodies in the divisions administrative structure. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 2. 8 The Principle of Rules Compliance. [ 2.8.1 Responsibility of Institution. [* Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regu lations of the Association in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its program assure compliance and to identify and report to the Association instances in which compliance has not been achieved In any such instance, the institution shall cooperate fully with the Association and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of an institutions staff, student-athletes, and other individuals and groups represent- ing the institutions athletics interests shall comply with the applicable Association rules, and the member instit tion shall be responsible for such compliance 2.8.2 Responsibility of Association. [* The Association shall assist the institution in its efforts to achieve full compliance with all rules and regulations and shall afford the institution, its staff and student-athletes fair procedures in the consideration of an identified or alleged failure in compliance 2.8.3 Penalty for Noncompliance. [* An institution found to have violated the Association's rules shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be determined by the Association. 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism. [* Student-athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their participation should be motivated primar ily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived. Student participation in intercol- legiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity. [* he structure and programs of the Association and the activities of its members shall promote opportunity for eq- uity in competition to assure that individual student-athletes and institutions will not be prevented unfairly from achieving the benefits inherent in participation in intercollegiate athletics 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting. [* The recruiting process involves a balancing of the interests of prospective student-athletes, their educational in stitutions and the Associations member institutions. Recruiting regulations shall be designed to promote equity among member institutions in their recruiting of prospective student-athletes and to shield them from undue pressures that may interfere with the scholastic or athletics interests of the prospective student-athletes or the ducational institutions 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility. [*] Eligibility requirements shall be designed to assure proper emphasis on educational objectives, to promote com- petitive equity among institutions and to prevent exploitation of student-athletes 2016-17 Division /-August
4 (a) Establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution; and (b) Educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in Constitution 2.4-(a). 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards. [*] Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as a vital component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. The admission, academic standing and academic progress of student-athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general. 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination. [*] The Association shall promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. It is the policy of the Association to refrain from discrimination with respect to its governance policies, educational programs, activities and employment policies, including on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, creed or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of each member institution to determine independently its own policy regarding nondiscrimination. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/16/00) 2.7 The Principle of Diversity Within Governance Structures. [*] The Association shall promote diversity of representation within its various divisional governance structures and substructures. Each divisional governing body must assure gender and ethnic diversity among the membership of the bodies in the division’s administrative structure. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance. [*] 2.8.1 Responsibility of Institution. [*] Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Association in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its programs to assure compliance and to identify and report to the Association instances in which compliance has not been achieved. In any such instance, the institution shall cooperate fully with the Association and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of an institution’s staff, student-athletes, and other individuals and groups representing the institution’s athletics interests shall comply with the applicable Association rules, and the member institution shall be responsible for such compliance. 2.8.2 Responsibility of Association. [*] The Association shall assist the institution in its efforts to achieve full compliance with all rules and regulations and shall afford the institution, its staff and student-athletes fair procedures in the consideration of an identified or alleged failure in compliance. 2.8.3 Penalty for Noncompliance. [*] An institution found to have violated the Association’s rules shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be determined by the Association. 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism. [*] Student-athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their participation should be motivated primarily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived. Student participation in intercollegiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises. 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity. [*] The structure and programs of the Association and the activities of its members shall promote opportunity for equity in competition to assure that individual student-athletes and institutions will not be prevented unfairly from achieving the benefits inherent in participation in intercollegiate athletics. 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting. [*] The recruiting process involves a balancing of the interests of prospective student-athletes, their educational institutions and the Association’s member institutions. Recruiting regulations shall be designed to promote equity among member institutions in their recruiting of prospective student-athletes and to shield them from undue pressures that may interfere with the scholastic or athletics interests of the prospective student-athletes or their educational institutions. 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility. [*] Eligibility requirements shall be designed to assure proper emphasis on educational objectives, to promote competitive equity among institutions and to prevent exploitation of student-athletes. 2016-17 Division I – August
2. 13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid. [* A student-athlete may receive athletically related financial aid administered by the institution without violating the principle of amateurism, provided the amount does not exceed the cost of education authorized by the as- sociation; however, such aid as defined by the Association shall not exceed the cost of attendance as published by each institution. Any other financial assistance, except that received from one upon whom the student-athlete is naturally or legally dependent, shall be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Association 2. 14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Seasons. [*] The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics shall be interference with their opportunities for acquiring a quality education in a manner consistent with that afforded the general student body 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason Competition and Contests Sponsored by Noncollegiate Organizations. [* The conditions under which postseason competition occurs shall be controlled to assure that the benefits inherent in such competition How fairly to all participants, to prevent unjustified intrusion on the time student-athletes devote to their academic programs, and to protect student-athletes from exploitation by professional and com- 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy of Athletics Program Operation[“ Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be administered in keeping with prudent management and fiscal practi o assure the financial stability necessary for providing student-athletes with adequate opportunities for athletics ompetition as an integral part of a quality educational experience 2016-17 Division /-August
2PRINCIPLES 5 2.13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid. [*] A student-athlete may receive athletically related financial aid administered by the institution without violating the principle of amateurism, provided the amount does not exceed the cost of education authorized by the Association; however, such aid as defined by the Association shall not exceed the cost of attendance as published by each institution. Any other financial assistance, except that received from one upon whom the student-athlete is naturally or legally dependent, shall be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Association. 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Seasons. [*] The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics shall be regulated to minimize interference with their opportunities for acquiring a quality education in a manner consistent with that afforded the general student body. 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason Competition and Contests Sponsored by Noncollegiate Organizations. [*] The conditions under which postseason competition occurs shall be controlled to assure that the benefits inherent in such competition flow fairly to all participants, to prevent unjustified intrusion on the time student-athletes devote to their academic programs, and to protect student-athletes from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises. 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy of Athletics Program Operation. [*] Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be administered in keeping with prudent management and fiscal practices to assure the financial stability necessary for providing student-athletes with adequate opportunities for athletics competition as an integral part of a quality educational experience. 2016-17 Division I – August 2PRINCIPLES