Athletic Director Compliance & Regulations Flashcards

An athletic director discovers a coach provided impermissible benefits totaling $350 to a recruit. What is the first required action under NCAA self-reporting obligations?

Answer: Report the violation to the NCAA enforcement staff and conference office

NCAA member institutions must self-report Level I and II violations promptly to the NCAA enforcement staff and the applicable conference office.

Under FERPA, who may an athletic director share a student-athlete's academic records with without written consent?

Answer: School officials with a legitimate educational interest

FERPA permits disclosure to school officials—including coaches and compliance staff—who have a legitimate educational interest in the records.

What is the purpose of a progress-toward-degree (PTD) requirement in NCAA Division I?

Answer: To ensure student-athletes maintain academic progress toward a degree to retain eligibility

PTD rules require student-athletes to complete a minimum percentage of their degree requirements each year and maintain a specified GPA to remain eligible.

Which federal law requires institutions to disclose graduation rates of student-athletes to prospective athletes and their parents?

Answer: The Student Right-to-Know Act

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires institutions to disclose graduation rates for student-athletes broken down by sport and gender.

In NCAA terminology, what is a 'secondary violation' generally characterized by?

Answer: Unintentional, isolated occurrence with minimal recruiting or competitive advantage

Secondary violations are those that are inadvertent, isolated, and provide only minimal advantage, distinguishing them from major Level I and II violations.

What is the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalty threshold below which a team may be subject to postseason bans?

Answer: 930

Teams that fall below an APR of 930 (a multi-year average) may face penalties including postseason bans and practice restrictions.

Which of the following constitutes an impermissible extra benefit under NCAA rules for a student-athlete?

Answer: A booster providing a student-athlete a free car wash at his business

A booster providing free services not available to the general student body constitutes an impermissible extra benefit under NCAA bylaws.