High Point University's Athletics Compliance office monitors and verifies compliance with all NCAA, Big South Conference and University requirements. The office educates not only the athletics staff, administration and student-athletes, but also HPU faculty, staff and administration as well as other individuals and entities with athletic interests.
HPU is committed and compelled to the principle of institutional control in the operation of its athletics department in a way that is consistent within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big South and University.
Everyone involved with High Point Athletics, both inside and outside the University, has a role and responsibility to operate with accountability and integrity when it comes to compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Communication is the key when it comes to understanding how each person fits within the structure of the NCAA's rules and regulations.
Any questions regarding NCAA rules and regulations, especially those dealing with prospects and student-athletes, should be directed toward HPU Director of Compliance
Jared Micklos at (336) 841-9396 or
jmicklos@highpoint.edu. The HPU Athletic program needs your help and support, so please cooperate to ensure success for the Panthers, on and off the field.
NCAA rules and regulations for "Representatives of Athletics Interests"
The High Point University Athletic Department in conjunction with the HPU Compliance Office strives for honor and dignity of fair play and the highest standards associated with intercollegiate athletic programs. "Representatives of Athletics Interests," which include alumni, boosters, and friends of High Point University all have a key role in maintaining our standards under the guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Relationships are easily formed with HPU student-athletes as fans watch and cheer them on in their competitions. Building these types of relationships is not only exciting for the fans but also important in the lives of the student-athletes.
There are many NCAA rules and regulations regarding the eligibility of student-athletes.
Ask before you act! Make sure that anything you provide for a student-athlete is within the NCAA's guidelines. Speak with Director of Compliance
Jared Micklos at (336) 841-9396 or
jmicklos@highpoint.edu.
Intro to NCAA Compliance: Some Helpful Facts
ONLY coaches and athletic department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process
Alumni, friends and "other representatives of athletics interest" (boosters) who are not employed by the University are not permitted to contact a prospect or members of the prospect's family by letter, telephone or in-person for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletic program. High Point faculty members are allowed to have contact with prospects, but only while on the campus during unofficial or official visits.
A student-athlete becomes a prospect...
-When the student-athlete begins ninth grade classes. Before the ninth grade, a student-athlete becomes a prospect if a college provides any financial aid or other benefits to the student-athlete (or their relatives or friends) that the college does not provide to all prospective students.
>A student-athlete is considered a "recruited" prospect at a particular college if any coach or representative of the school's athletics interest (booster or representative) approaches a student-athlete or any member of their family about enrolling and participating in athletics at that college. Activities by coaches or boosters that cause a student-athlete to become a recruited prospect are:
- Providing the student-athlete with an official visit
- Placing more than one telephone call to the student-athlete or any other member of their family
- Visiting the student-athlete or any other member of their family anywhere other than on the college's campus
The information on this page was prepared by the High Point Athletic Compliance office and is presented to you as a guide to assist you with any questions you may have. There are many more NCAA rules and regulations that are not contained here. If you are ever unsure regarding your involvement with our prospects or current student-athletes, please contact Director of Compliance
Jared Micklos at (336) 841-9396 or
jmicklos@highpoint.edu.