University of Utah
University of Utah
University of Utah
 Allegations
of psychological and physical
abuse of student-athletes by a head coach
 Allegations
 Allegations
of alcohol abuse by a head coach
of sexual misconduct against a
minor by a head coach
University of Utah
 Board
of Trustees hired three attorneys to
conduct an investigation into the allegations
 Investigation
 Included
was conducted over four months
interviews, review of forms,
compliance information, e-mail
correspondence, etc.
University of Utah
 Develop
 Sport
standards for coaching methods
supervisors required to monitor coaches
 Wellness
Team should have more involvement
and responsibility to report instances of abuse
 Adopt
procedures for intervention, treatment,
& discipline relating to substance abuse by
coaches (as well as penalties for failure to
comply)
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Compliance is often the first to be blamed
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The results of these situations likely affect how
compliance professionals will do their jobs
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Compliance professionals are experts in policies
and procedures
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Become the data/document compilers for
investigations because compliance records are
complete and e-mails are maintained
Compliance offices are slowly incorporating risk
assessment , management, and assurance
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Creation of comprehensive program to monitor
the health and safety of student-athletes
 Required
by the President
 Many
mechanisms in place for monitoring,
internally and externally
 No
guidelines were provided
University of Utah
Drafted a policy & procedure
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Made certain to address all recommendations
Outlined job responsibilities for anyone who works
directly and indirectly with student-athletes
Identified all University departments that will share
responsibility for the execution of this program
Outlined a very strict and specific procedure for the
intake of complaints and the manner in which
allegations are investigation and by whom
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Created an ombudsman position outside of
Athletics
 Assigned
by and reports to the President
 Individual
shares all information with Athletics
Director and Office of General Counsel
 Ombudsman
acts as the complainant’s advocate
and ensures the procedure for intake,
investigation, and resolution is followed
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Developed a battery of forms
 Staff
Code of Conduct
 Certification of Abuse Reporting Form
 Misconduct/Abuse Complaint Intake Form
 (Head Coaches Responsibility/SA Wellbeing)
Sport Supervisor Monitoring Form
 Practice Observation Form
 Road Trip Observation Form
 Student-Athlete Welfare Review
 Annual Performance Review
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Created a schedule of educational topics for
student-athletes, staff, and administrators
 Healthy
eating (eating disorders)
 Sexual harassment
 Coach/Student-athlete relationship guidelines
 Sexual, physical, verbal, & mental abuse
 Hostile environment
 Reporting procedures
 Counseling services
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Educated to staff to be more accountable
 Trainers
and strength staff have specific
responsibilities related to this program
 Sport
supervisors must be more involved
 Athletics
issues
Director is made aware of any and all
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Educated student-athletes (SAAC & SAMs) to
be more accountable
 Obligation
for team leaders to set a high
 Obligation
to report concerns within their
standard
program
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 Monitoring
 Practices
 Documentation
 Exit
Interviews
 Conduct interviews
 Share information
 Follow up
 Program
 Shared
Oversight
responsibility between Compliance & SWA
University of Utah
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 Student-athlete
concerns
 Student-athlete
inter-squad issues
 Reporting
structure