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A Primer on the Contents of an NCAA Major Investigation Self-Report, Part I
An institution prepares a written self-report after the conclusion of a comprehensive and objective internal investigation into alleged NCAA rules-violations. A self-report resulting from an investigation of alleged major rules-violations should include, at a minimum, nine main sections:
1. Introduction.
a. Purpose of the report.
b. Case chronology.
2. Overview of the findings.
a. Identification of the types of rules-violations and persons involved.
b. List, and brief bios, of all involved individuals and parties.
c. List of, and eligibility information for, involved student-athletes.
3. Summary of the institution's internal investigation.
a. Investigation methodology.
b. List of interview subjects.
c. Summary of evidence collected.
4. Findings of specific rules-violations.
a. NCAA legislation involved in the violation.
b. Date of the violation.
c. Location of the violation.
d. Description of the violation.
e. Who was involved in the violation.
f. How was the allegation reported/violation discovered.
g. Summary of the information developed during the institution's internal investigation.
h. Mitigating factors.
i. Cause of the violation.
5. Possible rules-violations.
a. List of possible rules-violations that were investigated, but the evidence revealed it did not occur.
b. List of possible rules-violations that were investigated, but the evidence is inconclusive.
6. Self-corrective measures and self-imposed penalties.
a. Measures undertaken to correct or strengthen the athletics program.
b. Penalties implemented by the school or conference.
7. Background information on the institution and athletics program.
a. History of the university.
b. NCAA division.
c. Conference membership(s).
d. Number of NCAA-sponsored sports.
e. Overview of the institution's NCAA major infractions history.
8. Conclusion.
a. Summation of the institution's internal investigation.
b. Comments on the institution's commitment to rules-compliance, institutional control or other NCAA-imposed duty.
c. Miscellaneous information.
9. Appendix.
a. Athletically-related information needed to process the report (e.g., squad lists, practice logs).
b. Important documents obtained during the investigation.
Sources: Michael L. Buckner, Athletics Investigation Handbook; NCAA, Guidelines for NCAA Member Institutions Submitting Results of Internal Inquiries Concerning Possible Major Violations.
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