Faculty and Staff Need to Follow NCAA Rules Regarding Student-Athletes

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2016)  As a member institution of the NCAA  (National Collegiate Athletic Association), the University of Kentucky is responsible for the actions of its faculty and staff, as well as boosters and fans, with regard to compliance with rules governing contact with prospective and current student-athletes.

 

In an effort to further educate UK faculty and staff, the UK Athletics Compliance Office has put together a concise guide titled, "The Role of Faculty and Staff in the Recruitment Process and Interactions with Prospective and Current Student-Athletes."

 

The entire document is available by accessing the image below (NOTE: this is contained in the second attachment).

 

“Compliance with NCAA rules is of the highest priority for our athletics program and institution,” said UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart. “Please contact the UK Compliance Office if you ever have any questions regarding what is permissible. Even the best-intentioned action on your part could be a violation of the rules. We want all of our faculty and staff to follow the mantra of 'Ask Before You Act.’”

 

 

UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, visit uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue

 

 

MEDIA CONTACTS: Carl Nathe, 859-257-3200; carl.nathe@.uky.edu; Tony Neely, 859-257-3838; tony.neely@uky.edu.