Saint Augustine's University

The Saint Augustine's University Department of Athletics is committed to the principal of institutional control in athletics and that it is consistent with University, CIAA and NCAA Division II rules and regulations.  As part of the campus-wide plan to "Re-imagining Saint Augustine's University", the SAU Dept. of Athletics continues to strive toward excellence and a commitment to winning while developing outstanding student-athletes.

The Compliance Office coordinates monitors and verifies all NCAA, CIAA rules and regulations as well as educates the various constituencies of the University and the community at large regarding the practices of these applications. The office is dedicated to providing educational and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved in athletics understand and adhere to all policies and procedures and expectations set forth by the University.

The compliance office has put in place an organized monitoring procedure and educational programs that will provide guidance on rules management. All persons within the athletics department are obligated to maintain current knowledge of up-to-date rules regulations and market trends for their respective sport. The Athletics Department has a commitment to institutional control through the use of rules education for its' coaching staff, student-athletes, and other administrative staff within the program. 

Should a violation occur, violations will be reported in the following manner to the conference office (CIAA) and NCAA with copies going to the Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), President of the University, Conference Commissioner, and all staff members involved in the alleged offense. The Compliance Coordinator conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics, the Coaching staff, Registrar's Office, FAR, and President of the University.  Depending on the severity of the violation (major, minor, or self-imposed) corrective action will be taken to rectify the situation that caused the problem and will be duly noted as a part of the permanent records of the university.

It is the goal of the compliance program to place the university in a pro-active position by educating, overseeing, and monitoring the intercollegiate athletics program of the University and maintaining a positive environment for its constituents and the community at large.

2023 EADA Report 


Tra'Niqua McLaughlin
Compliance Director 
tmclaughlin@st-aug.edu
(919) 307-5612