NCAA Principle of Institutional Control
In accordance with the NCAA Constitution, Eastern Michigan University has a responsibility to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The institution is responsible for the actions of all its staff members and for the actions of all its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. Eastern Michigan University’s President is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including approval of the budget and audit of all expenditures.
NCAA Principles of Rules Compliance
Per the NCAA Constitution, a member institution will comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations. An institution is also responsible for monitoring its athletics programs to assure compliance for identifying and reporting all instances in which compliance has not been achieved.
EMU Compliance Policy
It is the policy of Eastern Michigan University to adhere to all applicable NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations in the conduct of its athletics programs. It is the obligation and responsibility of all Department of Athletics staff members to act within all applicable rules and regulations at all times.
All Department of Athletics coaching and administrative staff members are required by NCAA Bylaws to sign the NCAA Certification of Compliance annually in good faith.