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Educational Efforts


In order to promote a cohesive atmosphere, the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office (HACO) conducts educational sessions with all departments in athletics, coaches, support staff, and student-athletes. The educational sessions focus on NCAA, MAC, and NIU rules relevant to those participating in the sessions. During the sessions, the individuals involved are encouraged to ask questions on the topics discussed and we welcome feedback on the information discussed to improve our educational efforts. It is important to note educational meetings are mandatory and attendance will be tracked. If you are unable to attend an educational session, it is the individual's responsibility to schedule a make-up time with the HACO and complete it in a timely manner. Additionally, all educational sessions, whether mandatory or optional, will be documented in the HACO. If any individual, department, coach, or team wishes to participate in additional educational sessions to progress their compliance knowledge, they are welcome to contact HACO to schedule a time.

  • The following is a list of educational sessions scheduled on a regular basis:
    Department/staff specific: occur twice yearly and take place with the following departments/staffs:
    • Athletics Administration
    • Athletic Training
    • Athletics Business Office
    • Development
    • Equipment
    • Facilities and Event operations
    • Marketing and Sales
    • Media Relations
    • Strength and Conditioning
    • Student-Athlete Academic Support Services
    • Ticket Office
    • Tutors
  • Monthly Coaches' Educational Sessions: Occur monthly during the academic year and all coaching staff members (head coaches, assistant coaches, volunteers, graduate assistant coaches, and undergraduate assistant coaches), sport administrators, and directors of operations are required to attend.
    • These sessions will provide legislative updates, education on select bylaws, and other relevant updates.
  • New Staff Member Educational Sessions: Occur prior to or early on in their new role as a head coach, assistant coach, director of operations, graduate assistant coach, undergraduate assistant coach, volunteer coach, or manager. These sessions will cover NCAA, MAC, and NIU rules relevant to their role in intercollegiate athletics, as well as the HACO philosophy, policies and procedures, and expectations in regards to promoting an atmosphere of compliance.
  • Representatives of Athletics Interest: Sent annual emails reminding them of NCAA rules applicable to their connection with NIU intercollegiate athletics. Members of the HACO will present at select Huskie Athletics Support Fund events and other events as determined by the Director of Athletics.
  • Student-Athlete Beginning of the Year Eligibility Meeting: Occur at the beginning of the academic year. Incoming student-athletes, returning student-athletes, coaches, select team support staff, Faculty Athletics Representative, and sport ADs are required to attend. There will be other representatives from SAASS, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Media Relations in attendance to discuss their roles with the team during the student-athletes' time at NIU. Topics discussed include the athletics department philosophy, athletics department policies and procedures, life skills program, and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Student-Athlete End of the Year Meeting: Occur at the end of the academic year. Student-athletes that will be returning for the next academic year are required to attend as well as the coaches. Topics discussed include athletics department policies and procedures and NCAA, MAC, and NIU rules and regulations. Topics applicable to the summer vacation period for student-athletes and coaches will also be discussed during this meeting.
  • Post-Violation Educational Sessions: Occur following the filing of a violation of NCAA or MAC rules and regulations. All parties involved in the violation are required to attend the educational session covering NCAA and/or MAC legislation applicable to the violating action.