Enforcement 101: Structure, Procedures, Myths and Trends

Infrac'ons Program – Bylaw 19.01.1 Mission •  Uphold integrity and fair play among NCAA members, and prescribe appropriate and fair penal:es if viola:ons occur. •  Ensure that ins:tu:ons and student-­‐athletes abiding by NCAA rules are not disadvantaged by their commitment to compliance. Fundamentals •  CommiAed to fairness of procedures and .mely resolu.on of infrac:ons cases. •  The ability to inves:gate allega:ons and penalize infrac:ons is cri:cal to the common interests of the membership and the preserva.on of its enduring values. Enforcement Staff • 
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56% have a law degree. 39% were student-­‐athletes. 19% were college coaches. 42% have worked in the membership. 24% have worked at the NCAA for more than 10 years. • 
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Staff turnover. Enforcement Data Case Type
Number of Cases Processed
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Major (I/II)
22
20
19
24
21
Secondary (III)
5,000
3,045*
3,992
4,327
4,051
* Implementa:on of RSRO Five Biggest Misunderstandings of Enforcement 1. 
That we are responsible for the bylaws. 2. 
That we are responsible for outcomes and penal:es. 3. 
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Five Biggest Misunderstandings of Enforcement 1. 
That we are responsible for the bylaws. 2. 
That we are responsible for outcomes and penal:es. 3. 
That allega:ons are brought haphazardly. 4. 
That allega:ons are brought selec:vely. 5. 
That the process must be secre:ve. Infrac'ons Process Hot Topics and New Developments Ø  Academic Misconduct Ø  Lack of Ins:tu:onal Control Ø  Changes in Enforcement: -­‐ Quality Control Group
-­‐ Case Management Team
-­‐ Academic Integrity Unit
-­‐ Inves:ga:ve Task Force
-­‐ Campus Placement Program
-­‐ Opera:onal Improvements -­‐ Customer Service Emphasis -­‐ Onboarding and Training -­‐ Opera:ng Procedures (Div. I) -­‐ EWG Reforms (Div. I) Jon Duncan
Vice President of Enforcement
317/917-­‐6010 (Office)
[email protected]
Derrick Crawford
Managing Director of Enforcement
Inves:ga:ons and Processing
317/917-­‐6784 (Office)
[email protected]
Mark Hicks
Managing Director of Enforcement
Development and Opera:ons
317/917-­‐6284 (Office)
[email protected]
Jeremy McCool
Director of Enforcement
Basketball Development
317/917-­‐6303 (Office)
[email protected] Chris Howard
Director of Enforcement
Football Development
317/917-­‐6599 (Office)
[email protected]