Compliance

 

 

Athletics Compliance

 
MISSION
 
The mission of the Mid-Continent University Athletics Compliance Office is to uphold the rules and regulations set forth by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA), the TranSouth Athletic Conference (TSAC) and Mid-Continent University.  The Compliance Office shall serve to advance the uncompromising integrity and commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior at Mid-Continent University in order to strictly adhere to the letter and spirit of NAIA and NCCAA principles of institutional control.  As a vital component to the success of MCU Athletics, the compliance office is committed to the education of the Athletics family on the complexities of NAIA rules in order to ensure a continued tradition of athletics excellence at Mid-Continent University.
     
 
VISION
   
Athletics Compliance aspires to become a nationwide example for excellence and integrity in compliance among all other NAIA and NCCAA institutions.
     
 
VALUES
   
Athletics Compliance is committed to the core values of the NAIA:
  • Integrity - by being honest and following the rules.
  • Respect - to the institutions and constituents that we serve or represent.
  • Responsibility - to the institutions we serve.
  • Servant Leadership - by putting others first in all decisions.
  • Sportsmanship - by reacting correctly even when others do not
 
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL
 
Mid-Continent University's Athletics Compliance Office functions within the realm of the University's compliance structure by coordinating, monitoring and verifying compliance with all NAIA, NCCAA and TSAC requirements.  The office educates not only the University but also the athletics constituencies of the school, regarding NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules and regulations.
 
Mid-Continent University is committed to the principle of institutional control in the operation of its athletics department in a manner that is consistent, within the rules and regulations of the NAIA, NCCAA and the TSAC, as well as the University.  As the University strives for excellence on and off the field of competition, the highest regard for ethical conduct must also be sought.  In order for the athletic department to exist, outside participation is required and must be emphasized.  However, any inappropriate activity outside the rules and regulations of the NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC could jeopardize the student-athlete's eligibility to compete athletically.
 
Everyone involved inside or outside the University must do his or her part in order to foster an environment that is supportive of the NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC operating principles of competitive equity. Each person has a role and responsibility and has accountability and integrity when it comes to compliance of NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules and regulations.  The communication process is a must when it comes to understanding how each person fits within the structure of the NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules and regulations.
 
If you have any questions regarding NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules and regulations, especially those dealing with prospects and student-athletes, please contact the athletic compliance office.  Mid-Continent's athletics programs need your help and support, so please cooperate to ensure the success of Cougar Athletics, on and off the field.  
 
 
 
 
ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE DEFINITION OF
 
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS
 

Institutional Control Institutional control over the athletics department and its staff is a critical requirement for NAIA and NCCAA member institutions. Everyone in the athletics department as well as outside people and organizations that have athletics interests must do their part to become educated regarding the NAIA and NCCAA rules and regulations and are responsible for their own personal conduct as well as the department as a whole.  If control is not exercised, severe penalties will be enforced upon the Universities athletics department.

 
A lack of institutional control exists when the athletic department and its staff fails to:
    
  • Maintain compliance with NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules and regulations.
  • Monitor its athletics program on a daily basis through identifying and reporting any NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules violations by athletic department staff or outside people or organizations with athletic interests.
  • Educate athletics staff and outside people and organizations with athletics interests about any rule updates, additions and changes to NAIA, NCCAA, and TSAC rules.
 
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