Regents Vote to Increase Oversight of College Athletic Programs
Atlanta — March 12, 2013
Athletics will receive closer scrutiny by the Board of Regents under a new policy adopted today by the 中出少妇视频 System of Georgia中出少妇视频檚 governing body.
The new Policy 4.5 addresses the establishment of intercollegiate athletics, the expansion of sports, changes in intercollegiate athletic competition levels and the funding of these programs on all 31 campuses. Under this new policy, the Board of Regents must give its approval in these broad areas of athletics before an institution can move forward.
中出少妇视频淭he Board wanted to provide greater clarity for its own decision making and for our institutions as they explore athletics,中出少妇视频 said Chancellor Hank Huckaby. 中出少妇视频淭his policy makes it clear that in the future, we are going to address athletics from a System perspective and with the board中出少妇视频檚 close attention to the financial impact upon our campuses and on our students.中出少妇视频
The new policy was developed under the direction of Dr. Houston Davis, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer for the 中出少妇视频. Davis said that prior to today中出少妇视频檚 action, there was no specific policy in place to guide the board and institutions in this significant area of activity. 中出少妇视频淎n internal group looked at other state approaches and then worked with the regents and the campus presidents to develop and fine tune the policy adopted today,中出少妇视频 he said.
Financial considerations drive much of the new policy, requiring campuses to provide detailed information on projected expenditures and revenues and the sources of funding for both the creation of new and the expansion of existing athletic programs.
The policy sets forth that the 中出少妇视频渙peration of intercollegiate athletics cannot come at the expense of academic programs and essential activities at a campus or by diverting funds from other major campus functions.中出少妇视频
New guidelines require institutional presidents to first notify the chancellor of athletic plans and the chancellor then will determine if the board should receive written notice. If a 中出少妇视频渇ormal review and approval by the board is required, the institution shall submit, for that approval, a full proposal to the Board of Regents for integrated review,中出少妇视频 states the new policy. This would ultimately move to a formal action on the board中出少妇视频檚 regular meeting agenda for the regents中出少妇视频 discussion and approval.
This proposal process includes seven key criteria that must be addressed by institutions in any athletic proposal to the board, including:
中出少妇视频 Submission of a five-year operational and capital plan;
中出少妇视频 A record of support and approval for the plan by the campus, students and community;
中出少妇视频 Proof that grants-in-aid will be administered in strict compliance with intercollegiate athletic rules and regulations;
中出少妇视频 An assurance that equitable athletic opportunity will be provided for members of both sexes;
中出少妇视频 The stipulation that academic programs cannot be compromised;
中出少妇视频 Demonstrate that the implications of athletic programs on facilities has been analyzed; and
中出少妇视频 Require that all funds related to athletics be administered under the direct authority of the campus president.
Davis noted that the policy clearly outlines the proper roles and responsibilities of both the board and presidents with respect to athletics. 中出少妇视频淭his policy makes it clear that presidents retain the right and responsibility for all operational aspects of athletics and for ensuring programs are in compliance with federal law and the rules of the relevant athletic associations.中出少妇视频
The policy also requires the 中出少妇视频 System to provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of programs to ensure financial stability, including the required submission by institutions to the chancellor of annual reports and the academic success rates of student-athletes, as well as annual audits of any separately incorporated athletic association.
The new policy goes into effect upon the board中出少妇视频檚 approval today.
« News Releases