Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Compliance Question Of The Week
Question:
Can my student-athletes voluntarily relinquish all or a portion of their scholarships for the good of the team?
Answer:
The NCAA does not permit student-athletes to voluntarily relinquish athletics aid that was formally promised to them (e.g., National Letter of Intent, athletics financial aid tender, etc.). A student - athlete's aid can be cut or not renewed if any of the following occur:
1: The student-athlete renders him/her-self ineligible for competition.
2. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, NLI, or financial aid agreement
3. Engages in serious misconduct warranting disciplinary penalty by the University,
4. Voluntarily withdraws from sport
5. Violates the non-athletic conditions of departmental or team rules.
Question:
If I'm out recruiting and then stop recruiting, while another coach comes out to take my place (pushing the amount on the road above the maximum allowable recruiters at any one time), what do I have to do to in order to resume recruiting activities?
Answer:
You must return to Bloomington before you may begin to recruit again. Once you stop recruiting you can travel the world (as long as you're not doing any recruiting activity) and take as long as you like, but before you begin recruiting again, you must return to Bloomington. Simply flying through Indianapolis airport (even with a layover) will NOT satisfy this rule, you MUST RETURN TO BLOOMINGTON!!!
Question:
I've got a new student arriving on campus January 2, can they be ready to compete for my team immediately?
Answer:
No, just like the beginning of the academic year, all new student-athletes must complete the academic and medical (physical +) requirements and meet with Compliance to view the mandatory video and complete all compliance paperwork before clearance topractice. These new students will not be eligible for competition until they have gone through new-student orientation, are registered for at least 12 hours for spring 2012, and their names have been added to the sport's Big Ten Certified Eligibility List Addendum. This list must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the registrar, FAR, and AD or designee to be official. See Anitra House with questions or concerns (sooner rather than later to make sure all these things can happen).
Question:
I would like to hire a couple of kids from my team to work at my camp, is this allowed? What else do I need to know?
Answer:
Yes, with the exception of football, you may pay your student-athletes to work as employees at your camps/clinics, provided that 1. They have duties of " a general supervisory character" and are not just working as coaches or officials; 2. They are paid the going rate for camp counselors of like teaching ability and experience, and not at a rate based on their fame or athletics ability; and 3. They must actually work at the camp in order to be paid - it is not permissible to compensate a student-athlete who only appears at camp to provide a lecture or act as a demonstrator.
Question:
I'm an entrepreneur, and want to create my own custom IU t-shirts. My best seller is going to be "THE SHOT" featuring a picture of Christian Watford (note: I am also 19 years old, otherwise I would know that "The Shot" is taken as far as named IU sports moments go). Any problems here?
Answer:
Can't do it. No student-athlete name or image may be used by an outside commercial vendor on any product. Use of Christian's picture or something that resembles him will get you a lengthy cease and desist letter from the compliance office, with possible follow-up from our institutional licensing staff who are charged with protecting our trademarks and logos. Bylaw 12.5.1 prohibits a student from lending their name or image for anything other than a charitable, educational or institutional purpose.
Question:
When is the deadline for automatic academic aid?
Answer:
Well, the deadline was November 1. However, students may continue to send in improved test scores until January 15th. The best way to send improved scores is electronically from the SAT or ACT website. IU's college code is 1324 (SAT) and 1210(ACT). Unfortunately, students may not send in improved GPAs. If you know of a student who is sending in an improved test score, let Anne know so she can notify admissions.
Question:
Any new compliance documentation requirements for 2012?
Answer:
I'm afraid so - as has been discussed in meetings and referenced in newsletters, your UNOFFICIAL visits require the attached form (or electronic equivalent with PSA sign-off) to be completed after each unofficial visit and submitted monthly to Andy with the other, required monthly documentation. Thanks!
Question:
Can my student-athletes voluntarily relinquish all or a portion of their scholarships for the good of the team?
Answer:
The NCAA does not permit student-athletes to voluntarily relinquish athletics aid that was formally promised to them (e.g., National Letter of Intent, athletics financial aid tender, etc.). A student - athlete's aid can be cut or not renewed if any of the following occur:
1: The student-athlete renders him/her-self ineligible for competition.
2. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, NLI, or financial aid agreement
3. Engages in serious misconduct warranting disciplinary penalty by the University,
4. Voluntarily withdraws from sport
5. Violates the non-athletic conditions of departmental or team rules.
Question:
If I'm out recruiting and then stop recruiting, while another coach comes out to take my place (pushing the amount on the road above the maximum allowable recruiters at any one time), what do I have to do to in order to resume recruiting activities?
Answer:
You must return to Bloomington before you may begin to recruit again. Once you stop recruiting you can travel the world (as long as you're not doing any recruiting activity) and take as long as you like, but before you begin recruiting again, you must return to Bloomington. Simply flying through Indianapolis airport (even with a layover) will NOT satisfy this rule, you MUST RETURN TO BLOOMINGTON!!!
Question:
I've got a new student arriving on campus January 2, can they be ready to compete for my team immediately?
Answer:
No, just like the beginning of the academic year, all new student-athletes must complete the academic and medical (physical +) requirements and meet with Compliance to view the mandatory video and complete all compliance paperwork before clearance topractice. These new students will not be eligible for competition until they have gone through new-student orientation, are registered for at least 12 hours for spring 2012, and their names have been added to the sport's Big Ten Certified Eligibility List Addendum. This list must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the registrar, FAR, and AD or designee to be official. See Anitra House with questions or concerns (sooner rather than later to make sure all these things can happen).
Question:
I would like to hire a couple of kids from my team to work at my camp, is this allowed? What else do I need to know?
Answer:
Yes, with the exception of football, you may pay your student-athletes to work as employees at your camps/clinics, provided that 1. They have duties of " a general supervisory character" and are not just working as coaches or officials; 2. They are paid the going rate for camp counselors of like teaching ability and experience, and not at a rate based on their fame or athletics ability; and 3. They must actually work at the camp in order to be paid - it is not permissible to compensate a student-athlete who only appears at camp to provide a lecture or act as a demonstrator.
Question:
I'm an entrepreneur, and want to create my own custom IU t-shirts. My best seller is going to be "THE SHOT" featuring a picture of Christian Watford (note: I am also 19 years old, otherwise I would know that "The Shot" is taken as far as named IU sports moments go). Any problems here?
Answer:
Can't do it. No student-athlete name or image may be used by an outside commercial vendor on any product. Use of Christian's picture or something that resembles him will get you a lengthy cease and desist letter from the compliance office, with possible follow-up from our institutional licensing staff who are charged with protecting our trademarks and logos. Bylaw 12.5.1 prohibits a student from lending their name or image for anything other than a charitable, educational or institutional purpose.
Question:
When is the deadline for automatic academic aid?
Answer:
Well, the deadline was November 1. However, students may continue to send in improved test scores until January 15th. The best way to send improved scores is electronically from the SAT or ACT website. IU's college code is 1324 (SAT) and 1210(ACT). Unfortunately, students may not send in improved GPAs. If you know of a student who is sending in an improved test score, let Anne know so she can notify admissions.
Question:
Any new compliance documentation requirements for 2012?
Answer:
I'm afraid so - as has been discussed in meetings and referenced in newsletters, your UNOFFICIAL visits require the attached form (or electronic equivalent with PSA sign-off) to be completed after each unofficial visit and submitted monthly to Andy with the other, required monthly documentation. Thanks!