Expectations of a NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Presented by: Mitzi Clayton Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance University of Missouri

OVERVIEWInitial-EligibilityAmateurismRecruiting Continuing Eligibility Athletics Aid Life as a Collegiate Student- Athlete

INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY

Four Parts of Initial Eligibility 1.Graduation from high school. 2.Minimum core grade-point average. 3.Minimum ACT or SAT test score. 4.Completion of 16 core courses. [NCAA Bylaw ]

Core Course Definition 1.Qualifies for graduation credit in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, nondoctrinal religion, philosophy; 2.Considered college preparatory for entrance into a four-year college; 3.Taught by a qualified instructor; and 4. At or above regular academic level. [NCAA Bylaw ]

Use of Non-Traditional Courses Internet, Distance Learning, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Correspondence 1.Must meet definition of NCAA core course; 2.Instructor and student have access to one another for teaching, evaluating, assisting; 3.Evaluation of work is conducted by appropriate academic authorities; and 4.Acceptable for all students, and is placed on the high school transcript. [NCAA Bylaw ]

2008 Division I Requirements: 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of math (at Algebra I or higher) 2 years of science (one must be a lab) 1 year of additional English, math or science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional core course units from any of the above areas [NCAA Bylaw ]

Division I Initial-Eligibility Index NOTE: This is an abbreviated version of the full scale. Core GPA SATACT (Sum Score) [NCAA Bylaw ]

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Use of a nonstandard ACT and/or SAT test. [NCAA Bylaw ] Use of courses taken after high-school graduation. [NCAA Bylaw ] Use of courses specifically designed for students with disabilities. [NCAA Bylaw ]

How to Prepare for Qualifier Status Carefully (and strategically!) choose courses Carefully (and strategically!) choose courses Core course lists are available at Core course lists are available at Junior Year: take ACT or SAT Junior Year: take ACT or SAT Report test score to Clearinghouse (Code: 9999)Report test score to Clearinghouse (Code: 9999) NEW! All ACT/SAT test scores must be sent directly to Clearinghouse by ACT/SAT [NCAA Bylaw ]NEW! All ACT/SAT test scores must be sent directly to Clearinghouse by ACT/SAT [NCAA Bylaw ]

How to Prepare for Qualifier Status After Junior Year: register with Clearinghouse ($50.00) After Junior Year: register with Clearinghouse ($50.00) Have HS Counselor send a 6 th semester transcript to the ClearinghouseHave HS Counselor send a 6 th semester transcript to the Clearinghouse Senior Year: course selection is key Retake ACT or SAT, if necessaryRetake ACT or SAT, if necessary After Senior Year: have HS Counselor send a final transcript to the Clearinghouse with proof of graduation After Senior Year: have HS Counselor send a final transcript to the Clearinghouse with proof of graduation

Transcript Accuracy is Key Once the Clearinghouse receives a final transcript, a revised transcript will not be used. All transcript changes after graduation must be handled through the initial- eligibility waiver process. [NCAA Bylaw ]

What is the NCAA’s jurisdiction? NCAA Working Group on Initial Eligibility Trends Does it include the pre-collegiate environment? –The NCAA has the right to establish initial eligibility standards, verify core courses and validate the institutions they attend. –In June 2006, 15 schools were invalidated. In March 2007, 4 more schools were invalidated and 200 more schools are expected to be placed under review. –Even if a school is not invalidated, individual student-athlete’s academic record could be invalidated based on an individual review.

Core-Curriculum Time Limitation Prospect must complete core courses not later than the date he/she is expected to graduate based upon his initial enrollment in 9 th grade. –EXCEPTION: May use one core course after high school graduation

AMATEURISM

Definitions 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. [NCAA Bylaw 2.9] Professional Athlete: an athlete who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation. [NCAA Bylaw ]

What is the Amateurism Clearinghouse? New for all student-athletes entering a Division I or II institution after 8/1/07 Streamlined with the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Determines whether a prospective student-athlete (both domestic and international) is an amateur.

General Information Students will complete an online questionnaire about their athletics history ( Online registration will be part of the existing process that certifies academic eligibility No additional fee ($50.00) Elite athletes will be reviewed automatically by the NCAA staff.

What types of questions will be asked? Contracts with a professional team Salary for participating in athletics Prize money above actual and necessary expenses Play with professionals Educational expenses from individual or entity other than the prospect’s parents Preferential treatment based on athletics participation or reputation Tryouts, practice, or competition with a professional team Benefits from an agent or prospective agent Agreement to be represented by an agent Organized-competition rule

RECRUITING

Recruiting Definitions Contact: any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or prospect’s relative or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of greetings. [NCAA Bylaw ] Evaluation: any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospect. [NCAA Bylaw ] Telephone calls: all electronically transmitted human voice exchange. [NCAA Bylaw ]

Recruiting Definitions Official Visit: an official visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit financed in whole or in part by the member institution. [NCAA Bylaw ] Unofficial Visit: an unofficial visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit made at the prospective student-athlete’s own expense. [NCAA Bylaw ]

Football Recruiting Recruiting Materials/ s/: September 1 st of junior year [NCAA Bylaw ] Telephone Calls: 1 call between April 15 - May 31 during junior year and 1 per week starting September 1 st of senior year (Unlimited calls during contact periods) [NCAA Bylaw ] Off-Campus Contact: Last Sunday following the last Saturday in November (6 during Senior Year) [NCAA Bylaws and ] Evaluations: 1 in fall and 2 from April 15-May 31 [NCAA Bylaw ] Official Visit: Opening day of classes of senior year [NCAA Bylaw ]

Men’s Basketball Recruiting Materials/ s: June 15 th following sophomore year [NCAA Bylaw ] Telephone Calls: 1 per month beginning June 15 th following sophomore year and 2 per week after August 1 of senior year [NCAA Bylaw ] Off-Campus Contact: September of senior year (3 during senior year) [NCAA Bylaws and ] Evaluations: 7 recruiting opportunities (opportunities = contacts + evaluations) [NCAA Bylaw ] Official Visit: Opening day of classes of senior year [NCAA Bylaw ]

Women’s Basketball Recruiting Materials/ s: September 1 st of junior year [NCAA Bylaw ] Telephone Calls: 1 during each of the months of April and May, 1 between June 1-20 following the junior year; 1 between June ; 3 during the month of July following the junior year; and 1 per week during the senior year [NCAA Bylaw ] Off-Campus Contact: September of senior year (3 during Senior Year) [NCAA Bylaws and ] Evaluations: 5 recruiting opportunities (opportunities = contacts + evaluations) [NCAA Bylaw ] Official Visit: Opening day of classes [NCAA Bylaw ]

All Other Sports Recruiting Materials/ s: September 1 st of junior year [NCAA Bylaw ] Telephone Calls: 1 per week following July 1 st of the junior Year [NCAA Bylaw ] Off-Campus Contact: July 1 st following junior year (No more than 3); July 15 th in Gymnastics [NCAA Bylaw and ] Evaluations: 7 recruiting opportunities (opportunities = contacts + evaluations) [NCAA Bylaw ] Official Visit: Opening day of classes of senior year [NCAA Bylaw ]

Recruiting: Unofficial Visit Prospect pays all expenses [NCAA Bylaw ] Institution may provide three complimentary admissions to an on-campus athletics event [NCAA Bylaw ] Prospect may take an unofficial visit at any time (except during a dead period or in men’s basketball, during the month of July) [NCAA Bylaws , , and ] Prospect may make as many unofficial visits as he/she wishes [NCAA Bylaw ]

Recruiting: Official Visit Institution finances all or part of the visit [NCAA Bylaw 13.6] Maximum of 5 visits per prospect [NCAA Bylaw ] One visit per school [NCAA Bylaw ] Maximum 48 hours in length [NCAA Bylaw ] Academic requirements for visit: –Test score (SAT, ACT, PLAN, PSAT) [NCAA Bylaw ] –HS or College Transcript [NCAA Bylaw ] –NEW! Must register with the Clearinghouse and be placed on the institution’s IRL

National Letter of Intent National Letter of Intent (NLI) –Binding one-year agreement –Prospect must attend that institution for one year –Institution must provide prospect with athletics financial aid in conjunction with the NLI –Athletic aid is for one year only, renewed on a year-to year basis –One year basic penalty: sit a year & lose a year

Post-NLI Signing No limit on contacts or evaluations [NCAA Bylaw ] Still no more than one visit per week to HS in football and men’s basketball during a contact period [NCAA Bylaw ] Still no contact on- or off-campus during dead period (except WBB) [NCAA Bylaws and ] Unlimited telephone calls [NCAA Bylaw ] Practice/Competition site restrictions remain [NCAA Bylaw ]

Important Telephone Numbers & Web Sites NCAA Clearinghouse –877/ –877/ hour automated line –319/ Fax – NCAA National Office –317/ –800/ Hotline –317/ Fax – College Bound Student-Athlete Guide – bsa/ / _cbsa.pdf

CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY

What it takes to stay eligible 6 hours a semester 18 hours an academic year 24 hours prior to 3 rd semester The 40/60/80 rule Term-by-term GPA requirements Goal is to graduate in five years The rates: APR, GSR, Federal Graduation Rates

Athletics Aid Summer aid to incoming recruits Equivalency versus Head Count Outside aid based on athletics may count towards the SA and sport limitation Institutional (non-athletics) aid may necessitate a reduction in athletics aid Awarded on a year-by-year basis

Life as a Student-Athlete Practice Requirements Academic Support Services Community Service Life Skills Programming Social Conduct Year-Round Drug Testing

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