Dear Bulldog Alumni, Fans, Friends, and Boosters,

Samford University, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is responsible for insuring that its coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, boosters, and friends abide with OVC and NCAA regulations. Compliance Corner has been prepared as a brief overview of rules that apply to you. Since all possible situations and scenarios cannot be covered on this website, please feel free to contact Peter Neuberger, Senior Associate Athletics Director at (205) 726-2975 or Courtney McCrory, SWA at (205) 726-4052 if you have any questions.

Samford Athletics appreciates your interest and support but reminds you of the serious consequences of OVC and NCAA violations. Your actions could jeopardize the eligibility of a prospective student-athlete, an enrolled student-athlete, and/or Samford University.

We are proud to have your loyal support and continued interest in our athletics program. Our measure of success begins with winning championships and placing teams in the NCAA Tournaments. However, our ability to build up these talented student-athletes to be champions in the classroom, the community, and in life represents our ultimate measure of success. As we strive to "Hit The Mark", we must always do so with the highest standard of ethical conduct. With your cooperation, we can accomplish these goals.

We thank you for your continued support of Samford Athletics and remind you to please: ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!

Sincerely,
Bob Roller
Athletics Director

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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Samford University Athletics Compliance/Academic Services office is to function within the realm of the institution's mission and compliance structure by coordinating, monitoring, and verifying compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements, and to educate athletics department staff members, student-athletes, the various constituencies of the university and the community regarding NCAA regulations. The Athletics Compliance/Academic Services office is committed and compelled to the principle of institutional control in the operation of the athletics department in a way that is constant within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, conference and the university.

Plan of Action
The Athletics Compliance office shall be committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism by working together with all athletic staff members, student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, boosters, and the external community in an environment that provides respect, communication, and teamwork by:

*Establishing institutional policies and procedures to prevent violations of NCAA, conference, and university rules

*Maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical conduct and adhere to the principles of institutional control

*Developing a compliance atmosphere where the Athletic Compliance office is utilized as a means for education and prevention of rules education

*Establishing clear lines of communication throughout the university on compliance related issues because compliance means shared responsibilities

Prospective Student Athletes

Current Student Athletes
Student-Athlete Handbook

Boosters
Booster Information Guide

Coaches
October 12 Meeting Agenda

Office Documents:
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Form
Practice Log Form
Interpretation Record Form
Complimentary Ticket Form

Official Visit Forms:
Official Visit Checklist Form
Official Visit Form
Prospect's Receipt Form
Contact and Evaluation Form
Telephone Log Form
Student Host Form
Unofficial Visitation Form