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The Role of Athletic Compliance
The Athletic Compliance Office works to identify and reduce areas of risk within the athletic program that could negatively impact Middle Tennessee State University. If a problem arises, it is the responsibility of the Athletic Compliance Office to determine how the problem occurred, how it could have been prevented, and how to reduce the chances of it occurring in the future. Many people are involved in the operation of an athletic program who make decisions daily that affect the program positively or negatively. All components within an athletic program must work together and function properly, effectively, and efficiently to ensure compliance. It must be a shared responsibility. Each person invested in Middle Tennessee State University athletics advances the athletic program by knowing and complying with NCAA rules.

Primary Functions of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics Compliance

Provide instruction regarding NCAA and CUSA Conference rules and regulations to Middle Tennessee State University coaches, administrators, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and boosters and to ensure these groups are aware of Middle Tennessee State University's expectations in terms of remaining compliant with these various rules and regulations.
Provide guidance to Middle Tennessee State University coaches, administrators, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and boosters by providing accurate interpretations of NCAA and CUSA Conference rules and assisting these groups in remaining compliant.
Monitor activities, such as; recruiting, eligibility certification, financial aid, amateurism, benefits, playing and practice season limitations, etc. to ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations
Investigate and report any major or secondary NCAA or CUSA Conference rules violations in a timely manner.

For more information or to report a potential violation, please contact the Middle Tennessee State University Athletic Compliance Office.

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