University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Compliance

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UNC Asheville's Statement on the House Settlement

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To Fans and Friends of UNC Asheville Athletics,

Compliance with NCAA and Big South Conference rules is of utmost importance to the University of North Carolina Asheville and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Athletics compliance is the responsibility of everyone associated with the University's athletics program, including coaches, student-athletes, athletics department personnel, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters and other supporters of UNC Asheville. The UNC Asheville Athletics Compliance Office is charged with leading and coordinating the University's compliance efforts and shall act as a resource for internal and external constituencies regarding NCAA and Big South compliance issues.

It is critical that all of us do our part to learn and abide by NCAA rules that impact UNC Asheville's student-athletes, recruits, coaches, and boosters. The goals of the Athletics Department Compliance Department are to:

  • Educate coaches, student-athletes, staff and supporters regarding NCAA and Big South Conference rules and the compliance expectations of UNC Asheville.
  • Control and operate the athletics program in Big South Conference in accordance with all applicable NCAA, Big South Conference, and institutional rules to maintain a culture of compliance.
  • Monitor all aspects of the University's athletics programs to ensure compliance; identify and report to the NCAA all instances in which compliance has not been achieved; and affirm that appropriate corrective actions are taken.
  • To serve coaches, student-athletes, staff and supporters by providing Big South Conference accurate and timely interpretations of the rules and assisting them in their compliance efforts.
  • Help all fans and friends of UNC Asheville's athletics program comply with all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules.

Please contact UNC Asheville Athletics Compliance Office with any questions regarding NCAA or Big South Conference rules or regulations at espence@unca.edu or 828-250-3857. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!

Sincerely,

Erin Spence
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator

Our Mission

UNC Asheville Athletics Compliance Office exists to protect the institution through its efforts aimed at ensuring institutional control. The Compliance Office strives to maximize opportunity for the constituents of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to the NCAA Rules. The Compliance Office shall be dedicated to ethical decision making with the highest standard of quality and professionalism while maintaining a fair balance between student-athletes and athletic department staff.

Booster Presentation

Under NCAA rules, our athletics department is responsible for any infractions caused by our donors whether they are intentional or coincidental. Because of this, we ask for your assistance and encourage you to contact our department should you have any questions pertaining to NCAA rules. In addition, should you feel that an infraction has taken place, we ask that you contact our staff in order for us to complete a proper investigation. Communication with our department, and more specifically the compliance office, is the best way to protect our program and all of our student-athletes.

University of North Carolina Asheville Compliance Staff

Erin Punter Spence - Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA