Handbook of Operating Procedures
Chapter 7 - Athletics
Publication Date: April 25, 2002

7.01 Athletic Program

Mission Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), a comprehensive public metropolitan university, is committed to providing comprehensive educational, cultural and athletic programs for San Antonio and the South Texas region. Through its participation in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics, UTSA, offers all student-athletes an opportunity to compete in Southland Conference and in national sporting events. Roadrunner athletics brings positive recognition to the University, develops pride in the community, bonds alumni and friends to UTSA and compliments the University's mission.
UTSA is committed to recruiting student-athletes who compete successfully in the classroom and on the athletic fields, and who achieve successful careers after college. UTSA subscribes to the rules and regulations of the NCAA.

A goal of intercollegiate athletics at UTSA is to have a good, high quality program involving a broad range of sports with a large number of students involved directly or indirectly.

UTSA provides male and female student-athletes, coaches and administrators with opportunities and programs that are both equitable and broad based to enhance the quantity and quality of opportunities for men and women in intercollegiate athletics.
Organizational Structure
The President shall appoint an Athletic Director to administer the UTSA intercollegiate athletics program. In concert with the Athletic Director, the President shall appoint all head and assistant coaches and Athletic Department personnel.

The President will assign the Athletic Director's responsibilities. The Athletic Director will then assign specific responsibilities to all coaches and Athletic Department personnel.

Responsibilities of the University Standing Committee on Athletics are outlined in Section 6.02 of this Handbook.
Operating Procedures

In order to insure compliance of all personnel with appropriate operating procedures, the Athletic Director shall prepare and distribute copies of written operating procedures for the athletic program. These operating procedures shall be reviewed by the University Standing Committee on Athletics and shall be approved by the President.

These procedures shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
1. Admissions processing for scholarship athletes.
2. Awarding and renewal of scholarships.
3. Contacts with NCAA officials and other outside groups.
4. Rules of conduct and discipline for athletes.
5. Logistics of travel, meals and housing for athletes, and facilities and practice scheduling.
6. Expenditure of funds.
7. Coordination with faculty on academic matters relating to athletics.
Compliance with NCAA Regulations

It shall be the responsibility of the Athletic Director, through the Director of Athletic Compliance, to insure that the UTSA athletic program is in compliance with NCAA regulations. In fulfilling that responsibility, the Athletic Director will develop and carry out a continuing educational program to inform all parties associated with the athletic program, both inside and outside the University, of relevant NCAA rules and regulations. This educational program shall include:
1. Distribution of written material outlining NCAA rules and regulations.
2. Meetings with and presentations to relevant internal and external groups.