RULE VIOLATIONS REPORTING POLICY
1. Introduction
The University of Minnesota is committed to operating its athletics program in a manner consistent with the letter and the spirit of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Big Ten Conference, Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and University rules and regulations.
The University affirms that all athletics department staff members, student-athletes, and university employees are obligated to report any violation or possible violation of which they are aware. An individual may report the alleged, rumored, or suspected violation verbally or in writing, and it may be reported anonymously. Alleged violations may be reported to any or all of the following:
1) Director of Athletics Compliance.
2) Director of Athletics.
3) Faculty Athletics Representatives.
The Athletics Compliance Office provides the training and education of coaches, staff and students; the review and modification of athletics department and University operating procedures to ensure compliance with those rules; and prompt institutional response when rule violations do occur.
2. Process for Reporting Rule Violations
A. Information will be forwarded to the Director of Athletics Compliance who will examine the situation and communicate directly with the Athletics Director and the Office of the General Counsel;
B. All violations will be reported to the athletics governing body (NCAA, BIG TEN, WCHA) with confidential copies to the Athletics Director Faculty Athletics Representatives, Chair of the Faculty Academic Oversight Committee (FAOCIA) and the Advisory Committee on Athletics(ACA), and to the President of the University.
Comment: No potential violation is so minor that it will not be examined. In responding to violations such factors as to whether or not the violation is intentional, whether any competitive advantage is gained (e.g., recruiting, competitive, or for the student-athlete involved), whether a student-athlete's eligibility is affected, and whether the violation is recurring will be considered.
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