Winston-Salem
State University Department of Athletics
Office
of NCAA Compliance
Winston-Salem State University Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the principle of institutional
control in the operation of its athletics program. It is the mission and goal
of the WSSU athletics compliance office to protect the University by ensuring
that the athletics program operates in a manner that is consistent with the
letter and spirit of NCAA, MEAC Conference and University rules, regulations
and policies.
The
commitment and obligation to operate the intercollegiate athletics program in
adherence to the principle of institutional control is both institutional and
individual. The University's commitment to maintain control of its athletics
programs through the responsible administrators, faculty, and institutional
bodies; to educate coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals
involved with the athletics program in their institutional responsibilities
under the rules; to develop operating systems within athletics department and
the University that provide guidance in how to work within the rules; and to
discover and report any violations of rules that occur. Each individual
involved in intercollegiate athletics is obligated to maintain competency in
knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her realm of responsibility in
full compliance with the governing legislation; and to report any violations of
NCAA, conference and/or institutional rules of which he or she is a ware.
It
is the University's policy that no violation is so minor it need not be
reported. In responding to rule violations, the University will look at such
factors as whether the violation was intentional. Whether any advantage is
gained (e.g., recruiting, competitive or for the student-athlete involved),
whether a student-athlete's eligibility is affected and whether violations are
recurring. The University's goals in responding will be to encourage
communication, to seek consistency and accountability and, above all, to send a
strong message that the University is unequivocally committed to rules compliance.
Information
concerning violations must be forwarded to the Associate Athletic Director for
Compliance who will examine the situation with the, Athletics Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics. When it is determined by the Associate Athletic
Director for Compliance that a violation of the rules has occurred, the
University will report the violation and correct the situation that led to the
problems. Rule violations will be reported to the appropriate athletics
governing body (NCAA and/or MEAC conference), as well as the appropriate WSSU
officials.
The compliance office seeks to carry out these essential functions
in a manner that promotes a positive compliance atmosphere and demonstrates an
unwavering commitment to highest standards of ethical behavior.
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Information for Representative of Athletics Interests (Booster)
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Information for Prospective Student-Athletes
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NCAA Recruiting Calendars
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Men's Basketball
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Women's Basketball
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Softball
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Football
- Volleyball
- Cross-Country/Track and Field
- Other Olympic Sports
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National Letter of Intent
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Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
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Transfer Guide
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Information for International Student-Athletes
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Information for Current
Student-Athletes:
Compliance Staff:
Merlene
Aitken, Associate Director
of Athletics for Compliance - (336) 750-2146
Dennis Felder, Compliance Coordinator- (336) 750-2583
Victor George, Undergraduate Assistant- (336) 750-2141
Winston-Salem State University
Department of Athletics
Compliance Office
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phone: 336-750-2141
fax: 336-750-2144
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