University of Minnesota Athletics
NCAA recertification self-study available for public comment
3/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
As part of its NCAA Division I athletics certification, the University of Minnesota has conducted a yearlong, campus-wide study of its athletics programs. The draft self-study is now available for public review and comment.
“We hope members of the university community and general public will take the time to offer their thoughts on this important matter,” said university auditor Gail Klatt, who is chairing the steering committee responsible for the study. “We’ve involved numerous students, faculty, staff and community members, but additional public input adds to the richness and vitality of this study.”
Certification programs are common in colleges and universities, but this is the only one that focuses solely on athletics. This will be the university’s second certification and the first was completed in February 2001. Its purpose is to ensure the institution’s commitment to integrity in athletics by opening athletics to the entire university community and the public. It is also an opportunity to review the alignment and integration of athletics with the University mission.
The specific areas studied in the self-study include academic integrity, governance and commitment to rules compliance, equity and student-athlete well-being. A broad cross-section of university administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, student-athletes and community members were involved in the process.
The draft self-study will be available for review and community until March 24, 2008. It can be viewed at the following link:
http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/NS_details.php?release=080307_3804&page=NS.
The final report will be submitted to the NCAA by May 1, 2008.
