Project Management Plan
Purpose
Athletics certification is meant to ensure the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) fundamental commitment to integrity in intercollegiate athletics. The program is structured to achieve its goal in several ways: (a) by opening the affairs of athletics to the university community and the public; (b) by setting standards (called operating principles) for the operation of Division I athletics programs; and (c) by putting tough sanctions in place for institutions that fail to conduct a comprehensive self-study or to correct problems. Three sub-committees are identified by the NCAA to assist institutions in meeting the purpose and goals of the process. They are:
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Purpose
Athletics certification is meant to ensure the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) fundamental commitment to integrity in intercollegiate athletics. The program is structured to achieve its goal in several ways: (a) by opening the affairs of athletics to the university community and the public; (b) by setting standards (called operating principles) for the operation of Division I athletics programs; and (c) by putting tough sanctions in place for institutions that fail to conduct a comprehensive self-study or to correct problems. Three sub-committees are identified by the NCAA to assist institutions in meeting the purpose and goals of the process. They are:
- Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance
- Academic Integrity
- Equity and Student Athlete Well-Being
Read the entire project management plan (pdf)