All Islanders staff (inside and outside of the athletic department) are expected to comply with all NCAA and Southland Conference rules and regulations.  It is critical that all staff members exhibit exemplary conduct that demonstrates to student-athlete and the community the university’s culture of compliance.  

·         All staff are expected to act with integrity and honesty at all times. 

·         Every staff member shall take the time to understand the pertinent NCAA rules to their responsibilities. 

·         If a staff member is unclear of the NCAA rules, it is the staff member’s responsibility to come forward and ask the appropriate questions of the Athletics Compliance Office. 

·         NCAA rules will change and it is upon all staff to stay current on regulations and craft policies and procedures to ensure the university is operating with integrity. 

·         The Athletics Compliance Staff is the official resource for staff members to bring forth any interpretive questions, report potential violations, and work through all NCAA waivers and potential allegations. 

·         All coaches are expected to record all recruiting activities in the software designated by the Athletics Compliance Staff in a contemporaneous manner.  The information is expected to at all times be complete, as specified by the Athletics Compliance Office, should the event of an allegation or inquiry are to occur.  

·         Remember – Compliance is not just an office – it is a shared responsibility of all TAMUCC staff, it is an attitude, an atmosphere we all set the tone for and a daily mindset.