Welcome Back!
A Letter from Michele Osborne, NCAA EC Vice President |
| | Hello, Compliance Colleagues!
As we embark on a new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this time of year is always filled with excitement and new opportunities. We understand that it can also be incredibly busy, with the myriad of responsibilities you manage on campus.
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Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have student-specific questions or need guidance on policy matters, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us via our dedicated membership line at 877-544-2950 or email us at ecinfo@ncaa.org. We’re also committed to finding ways to provide more proactive support, better enabling you to focus on initial-eligibility reviews.
Please feel free to share your ideas and feedback through the suggestion box on the EC Membership Portal, via our email/phone channels or through our annual membership survey. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to make system-wide improvements and enhance our collaboration.
On behalf of Regulatory Affairs Executive Vice President Stan Wilcox and the entire EC team, we wish you a successful and fulfilling year on campus. We look forward to our continued partnership in serving our student-athletes. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. |
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New Feature: Tracking PSAs
All Division III Schools Enrolled
On June 23, the NCAA Eligibility Center automatically enrolled your member school into the Membership Portal’s Track PSA feature for international students you have activated to your IRL.
This new feature directly notifies your school's primary contact when a new amateurism-related task has been assigned to a recruit's account, a task has been completed or when a student's final amateurism decision has been released. Please make sure your EC Contact list is current and continue working with the EC staff, your students and their high schools of enrollment at your school. For more information on updating your contacts, see last month's newsletter.
This enhancement is in direct response to feedback received by Division III membership who attended the Eligibility Center's Division III session at Regional Rules in June. We look forward to seeing you next year as you make plans to join us in Indianapolis for Regional Rules 2025! |
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New Resource:
International Student-Athlete HandbookWhether it's the dress code, expectations in class, using a credit card or even interpersonal interactions and relationships, living and studying in the U.S. does not come with an instruction manual. Until now.
In this new comprehensive resource, prospective and current international student-athletes and their parents, as well as their coaches/administrators, can find an A-to-Z review of all topics that likely work very differently in the U.S. than what is known to them from their native country. |
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Subjects such as student life, taxes and immigration, cultural adjustments and career options are only a part of the information included in the handbook, which can help them acclimatize and thrive in their new home away from home.
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Click here to download and share with your international recruit.
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Looking to get involved?
Division III Advisory Group: 2024 Call for New MembersMembers of the Eligibility Center's Division III Advisory Group provide critical insight into the most recent needs, trends and challenges faced by Division III compliance administrators as they advocate, support and recruit student-athletes.
Interested in joining the Division III Advisory Group? To apply, submit a resume and 500-word statement describing why you would like to serve as a group member to ecupdate@ncaa.org. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 20. Incomplete and/or late submissions cannot be considered.
Note: Participation in the group is a two-year commitment and will require participation in monthly video conferences throughout the academic year.
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Updated Resource: 2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
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| The 2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available! The guide is designed to assist your recruits with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how you can help prospective student-athletes work toward their collegiate dreams. This booklet is a great resource to share with recruits and their families! The PDF version is available via the Membership Portal's Resources page or click here to download.
Note: The printed version will be available for ordering from NCAA Publications late August. All orders received for the printed version of the guide will be fulfilled at that time. |
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New to the certification process?
EC Resources and Webinars for Newer AdministratorsIf you are starting your first year on campus or are new to the amateurism certification process with the Eligibility Center, we've got what you need! A variety of resources are available on the Membership Portal, including the best place to start: Membership presentations for Division III compliance administrators.
These webinars and PDFs cover both the overall process and how to use the portal to track the certification process for your recruits:To locate more resource, review the Division III section of the Membership Portal. On behalf of the entire EC team, we look forward to working with you! |
Post-Eligibility Insurance The NCAA sponsors a post-eligibility insurance program that supports student-athletes beyond their playing days. For up to two years (104 weeks) after student-athletes separate from school or voluntarily withdraw from athletics, the program covers excess accident medical expenses for athletically related injuries sustained during participation in an NCAA qualifying intercollegiate sport. The program provides excess insurance coverage for properly documented covered injuries that occur on or after Aug. 1, 2024. The program is available to all student-athletes at all member schools in all divisions. For more information, click here. |
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Labor Day Office ClosureIn honor of Labor Day, the Eligibility Center will be closed Monday, September 2. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. For any emergencies, please email ecinfo@ncaa.org. Have a safe and happy holiday! |
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