MISSION STATEMENT
East Texas A&M University is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, Southland Conference (SLC), and University rules and regulations.
The Athletics Compliance Office (ACO) coordinates, monitors, and verifies compliance with all NCAA requirements and educates the various constituencies of the University and community regarding NCAA and SLC regulations. The ACO is dedicated to providing educational programs and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved with the athletics program understand and adhere to the University’s compliance expectations.
Lion Athletics is committed to the principle of institutional control through the education of coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals within the athletics program. The ACO has put into place monitoring procedures and educational programs that provide guidance in how to work within the rules. Each individual within Lion Athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the rules, and to report any violations of the rules.
When a violation occurs, the ACO conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics and Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Rules violations are reported via the prescribed NCAA procedures.
The ACO is located in Field House Room 001I and is staffed by the
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services and the Compliance Coordinator.
It is the goal of the compliance program to place the University in a proactive position by educating, overseeing and monitoring the intercollegiate athletics program and maintaining a positive compliance environment.
2024-25 COMPLIANCE MANUAL
BOOSTERS, DONORS, AND FANS
STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT FORM
ROSTER LATE ADD
PERMISSION TO WORK OUTSIDE CAMPS
TRYOUT FORM
Dale Brown
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services
P.O. Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429
Office: 903-468-6038
Email:
dale.brown@etamu.edu
