BIG TEN CONFERENCE HANDBOOK 2016-2017 University of Illinois Indiana University University of Iowa University of Maryland University of Michigan Michigan State University University of Minnesota University of Nebraska Northwestern University Ohio State University Penn State University Purdue University Rutgers University University of Wisconsin The Big Ten Conference 5440 Park Place Rosemont, Illinois 60018 (847) 696-1010 Home Page: http://www.bigten.org The Big Ten Conference, Inc., and the Big Ten Conference logo are registered trademarks of the Conference and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Conference. TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY AND CALENDAR INFORMATION Members of the Big Ten Conference & Joint Group Governance Groups.............................................1 2016-17 Standing Committees and Conference Commissions ..............................................................3 2016-17 Conference Calendar – Governing Body Meetings .................................................................5 Institutional Calendars for 2016-17 Academic Year..............................................................................7 Institutional Calendars for 2017-18 Academic Year..............................................................................9 Statement of Guiding Principles (PPG)................................................................................................11 Delegation and Communications Guidelines .......................................................................................20 RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE Rule 1. Purpose and Fundamental Policy............................................................................................25 1.2 Purpose............................................................................................................25 1.3 Fundamental Policy ........................................................................................25 Rule 2. Principles ................................................................................................................................26 2.1 Gender Equity Action Policy Plans ................................................................26 2.2 Principle of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.................................26 2.3 Drug Testing Action Policy ............................................................................27 Rule 3. Membership ............................................................................................................................28 3.01 General Principles...........................................................................................28 3.1 Membership Requirements .............................................................................28 Rule 4. Organization ...........................................................................................................................29 4.1 Council of Presidents/Chancellors..................................................................29 4.2 Joint Group .....................................................................................................31 4.3 Commissioner .................................................................................................32 4.4 Committees and Commissions........................................................................33 Joint Group Executive Committee..................................................................33 Academics, Compliance & Eligibility ............................................................35 Legislative Review..........................................................................................38 Program and Budget Review ..........................................................................38 Audit ...............................................................................................................39 Sports Management ........................................................................................40 Advisory Issues...............................................................................................43 Student-Athlete Issues ....................................................................................45 Rule 5. Legislative Authority and Procedures.....................................................................................47 5.01 Delegation of Authority..................................................................................47 5.02 Legislative Authority & Waivers....................................................................47 Rules ...............................................................................................................47 Agreements .....................................................................................................49 Departure Requirements .................................................................................51 5.1 Meetings and Conventions..............................................................................51 iii 5.3 Amendment Process –Conference Issues........................................................52 White Resolution ............................................................................................54 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures...............................................54 Rule 6. Institutional Control................................................................................................................55 6.01 General Principles...........................................................................................55 6.02 Conference Compliance Goals........................................................................56 6.03 Compliance Services.......................................................................................57 Rule 32. Enforcement Policies and Procedures...................................................................................58 32.1 Public Announcements ...................................................................................58 32.2 Review of Information....................................................................................58 32.4 Processing Information ...................................................................................61 32.9 Release of Publicity ........................................................................................62 32.10 Right of Appeal and Procedures .....................................................................62 32.11 Appeal Hearings..............................................................................................63 Rule 19. Penalties................................................................................................................................64 RULES OF ELIGIBILITY & FINANCIAL AID RULES OF ELIGIBILITY Rule 14.01.3 Compliance with NCAA and Conference Legislation ....................................67 14.01.3.3 Ethical Conduct ..............................................................................................67 14.1.9.1 Change in Eligibility Status - Suspension.......................................................67 14.3 Credit-Hour Requirements – During Freshman Year & Start of 2nd Year......67 14.4 Rules for Administration of Progress Toward Degree Requirements.............68 14.5 Transfer Student-Athletes: Credit Hour & GPA Requirements.....................69 14.6 Outside Competition.......................................................................................69 14.7 Waivers of Rules................................................................................. 69, 76-79 Chart – Waivers Administered by the Conference Office ..............................80 Chart - Institutional Exceptions ......................................................................81 14.9 Certification of Eligibility–Conference Administrative Reports & Forms.....69 14.11 Reinstatement of Eligibility............................................................................70 RULES OF FINANCIAL AID Rule 15.01 Intraconference Transfer.................................................................................72 15.2 Terms & Conditions of Awarding Aid – Summer Prior to Enrollment..........73 15.3 Terms & Conditions of Awarding Aid – Regular & Academic Year.............73 15.5 Maximum Institutional Grant-in-Aid Limitations by Sport............................75 AGREEMENTS FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMS Agreement 3. Application of Rules....................................................................................................83 3.2.4.5 Recognized Sports ..........................................................................................83 Agreement 10. Sportsmanship Policy .................................................................................................84 Agreement 11. Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel ......................................................87 iv 11.1 Conduct of Coaches' Group ............................................................................87 11.2 Contractual Agreements..................................................................................88 11.6 Scouting and Film Exchange ..........................................................................88 Agreement 13. Recruiting ...................................................................................................................88 Agreement 16. Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes..............................................