Southern 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 the NCAA, SWAC, and University rules and regulations. The Athletics Department is committed to the principle of institutional control through the education of coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals within the athletics program. The Athletics Compliance Office has put into place monitoring procedures and educational programs that provide guidance in how to work within the rules. Each individual within the Athletics Department 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.