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NCAA A.P.P.L.E. Conference

NCAA A.P.P.L.E. Conference. CREATING & IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE POLICIES Craig Littlepage Director of Athletics University of Virginia January 2012. DEVELOPING POLICIES. Become The Expert On: Campus Environment Student-Athlete Population Student Population Current Policies & Legal

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NCAA A.P.P.L.E. Conference

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  1. NCAA A.P.P.L.E. Conference • CREATING & IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE POLICIES Craig Littlepage Director of Athletics University of Virginia January 2012

  2. DEVELOPING POLICIES Become The Expert On: Campus Environment Student-Athlete Population Student Population Current Policies & Legal Resources        Local & University    Resources

  3. WHO KNOWS THE CAMPUS? • Student-Athletes • Student Personnel • Staff---Trainers/Nutritionist/Sports Psych • Assistant and GA Coaches • Academic Coordinators • Former Student-Athletes • Access Of Info on Social Media

  4. DEVELOPING POLICIES • What Are Your Current Policies? • Where Are Your Policies Located? • Who Developed Your Policies? • Are Your Policies Relevant/Current?

  5. GETTING STARTED • Be Proactive & Avoid Reacting • Prioritize Student Safety • Respect Your Institution’s Brand • Student-Athlete & Coach Input • Administrative Input & Support • Determine What is Important

  6. T-E-A-M WORK Together Everyone Achieves More *Student-Athletes + • Coaches & Administrators + • University & Local Resources/Partners ________________________________ Understanding/Knowledge/Trust

  7. Student-AthleteMentors • Service/Peers Helping Peers • Leadership Development • Collaboration/Partnerships

  8. DEVELOPING POLICIES • Where Does Your Information Originate? • Who Are Your Leaders & Your Partners? • What Are Your Resources?

  9. DEVELOPING POLICIES • Are Polices Clearly Written & Easily Understood? • Are Policies Current & Accurate? • Understand Your Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

  10. DEVELOPING POLICIES • Will Your Decisions & Policies Be Supported? • Who Has Been Involved In Developing Policies? • How Will Policies Be Disseminated? • Who Will Implement The Policies?

  11. DEVELOPING POLICIES • How Will You Evaluate Policies &       Who Will Test Them? • How Frequently Will You Evaluate       Policies? • How Will You Process Changes to       Policies? • How Will You Test Policies & Their Effectiveness?

  12. DEVELOPING POLICIES • Can Your Policies Be Strengthened? • Will Policies Be Respected By All Relevant Constituent Groups?

  13. BENEFITS OF POLICIES • Broad-Based Participation/Buy-In • Consistency Throughout Your      Program • Establishes Expectations, Values &      Promotes Healthy Options • Maximizes Academic, Athletic      Potential, & Student Safety

  14. CONCLUSIONS • Ensure Administrative Support • Identify Your Leaders & Sell Your S/A’s & Coaches • Encourage & Respect Dialogue • Collaborate & Involve Other Areas • Evaluate & Monitor--Adapt • Integrity of Policies A “Must”

  15. CONCLUSIONS • GUARD AGAINST COMPLACENCY • DO A GUT CHECK!!

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