What: New NCAA Enforcement Program–Created by a 13-member group of presidents, athletic directors, commissioners, and others in the collegiate athletic community
When: Effective August 1, 2013
Who: Affects accountability of Head Coaches in the NCAA
Where: NCAA Campuses across the nation
Why:
- To increase accountability of coaching staffs to uphold integrity of collegiate model of athletics in wake of some of the worst scandals in NCAA history
- To provide a stronger deterrent for individuals who believe that the benefits and advantages of violating NCAA regulations outweigh the severity of punishment
- To better differentiate between who was actually responsible for violations by making coaches bring the penalties they incurred individually to a new school if they decide to change jobs
MAJOR CHANGES:
|
Old System |
New System |
Why the Change? |
| Levels of Violation |
2 (Major and Secondary) |
4 (Ranging from severe breaches of conduct to incidental infractions) |
Makes the Violation Code Less Rigid |
| Division I Committee Members |
10 |
Up to 24 |
Allows less severe cases to be dealt with in a more timely manner by creating sub-groups |
| Hearings for Level I Cases by Committee on Infractions |
5 times annually |
10 |
To deal with severe cases more efficiently and effectively |
| Basis of Penalties for Head Coaches |
Did Head Coach Know of Violations or Have “Presumption of Knowledge?” |
Presumed responsibility, unless proven otherwise |
To ensure that head coaches provide ample materials informing assistant coaches on how to properly act |
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