NCAA Compliance

Virginia Union University by virtue of its membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is responsible for ensuring complete compliance of all its constituencies) i.e. university staff, student-athletes alumni, fans, booster, and friends) all NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations. Virginia Union University strives for academic and athletic excellence. Our goal Is to be an ongoing commitment to ethical conduct by all staff members and supports.

Institutional Control is a fundamental requirement of NCAA Legislation. The University is responsible for the actions of its staff members, and any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. As a result, compliance with NCAA rules is a shared responsibility and the expectation is accountability for one's actions. Every individual associated with athletics, whether as a staff member, student-athlete, fan, or booster, is obligated to act in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the rules; and to report any known or suspected violation of the NCAA, CIAA, or Virginia Union University rules.

The compliance office has put into place an organized monitoring procedures and educational programs that will provide guidance on rules management. All persons within the athletics department are obligated to maintain current knowledge of up-to-date rules regulations and market trends for their respective sport. The Athletics Department has a commitment of institutional control through the use of rules education for its' coaching staff, student-athletes and other administrative staff within the program.

Should a violation occur, the Compliance Coordinator conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics, Registrar's Office, President and Faculty Athletic Representative? Violations are reported to the conference office and NCAA with copies going to the President, FAR, Conference Commissioner, Director of Athletics and any staff members involved. Depending on the severity of the violation appropriate self-imposed penalties will be included as a corrective action that was taken to rectify the situation that caused the problem.

The purpose of this site is to give access to all the rules and regulations to anyone who seeks the information. Please take a few moments to read the information. Your compliance efforts are expected and greatly appreciated because violations could affect the eligibility of either a current student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete

Compliance Staff:
Taylor White - Director of Compliance, SWA - Phone: 804-237-6074 - E-Mail: tlwhite@vuu.edu
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