Training Session #15Special Topics: NCAA Compliance and Title IX
OBJECTIVES
- To understand the basics of NCAA Compliance and Title IX.
- To initiate a relationship with both offices on your campus and learn their specific guidance for your work on their campus.
EQUIPMENT
Be ready to take notes on the administrators interviewed below.
WORKOUT
Watch the following videos and reflect on the questions. You will discuss them with your coach.
Chauncey interviews staff people within the Compliance and Title IX offices at his University. Hear how we can develop great relationships with these individuals and honor the institutions we serve.
- Why is it crucial that a sports chaplain/character coach/etc connect with the Compliance office on their campus?
- Are you and/or the people you work with considered to be athletic staff, boosters, something else? How might this impact any utilization of volunteers?
- What actions or practices are you currently involved in or would like to start (ie. Bible studies, dinners, etc) could have the potential to cause violations?
Title IX officers are charged with enforcing that there is no discrimination on the basis of sex at their federally funded institution. As a Collegiate Sports Chaplain or Character Coach, the ramifications include mandated reporting of sexual assault. Check out the NCAA website to understand more about Title IX. Beyond the link provided, a search within the website or a Google Search will help you understand this policy's importance and the implications for athletics.
- As recently as 14 August 2020, more changes have occurred in terms of application for Title IX. How do you think that may impact your University?
- How would you navigate a conversation with a Student-Athlete about Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault and in an honoring way respect your University's Title IX policies?
REPLAY
The Compliance office is entrusted with educating, monitoring, investigating, and reporting all NCAA violations that occur related to their athletic department. The NCAA has rules that are unique to Divisions and Tiers of competition. Each Compliance office will have their own interpretations and applications of these rules to their specific campus. You might be considered athletic staff, a booster, or something else by the Compliance office. Therefore, it is vital that you form a relationship with the Compliance office at your university and learn how the rules apply in your context. The greatest risk for violation falls within the category of “extra benefits”. Occasional meals, rides, and prizes can fall into this category. Topics also addressed within this video are: communication with prospective student-athletes (which could impact everything from speaking at area high schools and camps to meeting actual recruits on campus).
PRACTICE
Part 1- Use the content of the interview and NCAA Title IX website to craft questions you know that you need to ask your Compliance and Title IX offices. Part 2- Schedule an appointment with both offices, meet those in it, and get educated on the expectations both offices have of you. Write a reflection on what you learned. What are the actions you need to take/change? How will this information impact how you utilize any volunteers?
DEBRIEF
Type up the questions you ask your Compliance and Title IX offices as well as a reflection on what you learned from that meeting and actions you need to take.
OVERTIME
- Website: NCAA Compliance
