The Mission of the Compliance Department
The mission of the San Jose State University Athletic Compliance Office shall be to conduct efficiently the business of NCAA compliance as directed for the University's president, the NCAA and the Western Athletic Conference. A basic purpose of the athletic compliance office is to maintain the institution's integrity in the area of athletic compliance and to assist the athletic department in maintaining intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body.
The compliance office shall be dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism by working together in an environment that promotes respect, communication and teamwork; by encouraging professional growth and training by supporting creativity and vision; by seeking out diversity; and by fostering individual empowerment and personal well-being
TO PROVIDE the highest standard of excellence in athletic compliance while pursuing continuous quality improvement;
TO STIMULATE the greatest degree of knowledge related to NCAA rules and regulations; and
TO SUPPORT the university staff and constituents in satisfying those whom the compliance coordinator serves
Role of the Compliance Director
The Athletic Compliance Office works to identify and reduce areas of risk within the athletic program that could negatively impact San Jose State University. If a problem arises, it is the responsibility of the Athletic Compliance Office to determine how the problem occurred, how it could have been prevented and how to reduce the chances of it occurring in the future.
The two main functions of the Athletic Compliance Office are to educate and monitor. The compliance staff meets regularly with coaches and student-athletes to provide information and materials on the applications of the complexities of the NCAA Bylaws, and at the same time provides as much information as possible to the San Jose State University Community. The staff also monitors functions of the athletic department that are governed by NCAA legislation.
A misconception about the role of the Athletic Compliance Office is that because San Jose State University has an athletic compliance office, no problems will occur. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Just as having a fire station does not stop fires from occurring, a compliance office cannot stop violations from occurring within an athletic program. Many people are involved in the operation of an athletic program who make decisions daily that affect the program positively or negatively. Commitment to compliance is a shared responsibility. Each person interested in San Jose State University athletics assists the athletic program by knowing and complying with NCAA rules.
The Purpose of The Compliance Review Team
The Compliance Review Team (“CRT”) will review the following procedures, identify areas of concern, supplement existing programs and make any other constructive suggestions as to their efficacy.
Recruiting
Financial Aid
Rules Violation Recordation
NCAA Appeal Procedures
WAC Appeal Procedures
General Compliance Oversight (including booster involvement, complimentary ticket procedures, and monitoring of full-time enrollment).