Welcome to the University of Southern Indiana's NCAA Compliance website! In our commitment to fostering institutional control, this portion of our website was developed and is dedicated to assisting various constituencies with their understanding of USI, OVC, and NCAA rules and regulations. The following pages of information are designed to assist fans, friends, alumni, donors, former and current student-athletes, prospective student-athletes (i.e., recruits), coaches, and staff members. There are many sources of information and links to various sites.
USI Athletics Philosophy Statement
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) subscribes to the precepts and fundamental policies of the NCAA. The University believes a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of its mission and that the educational welfare of participating student-athletes is of primary concern.
The University supports the following principles in the belief that these objectives assist in defining Division I and the possible differences between it and other divisions.
This statement is not only binding with USI, but also serves as a guide for the preparation of legislation by Division I and for planning implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.
The University of Southern Indiana:
- believes in offering the maximum amount of intercollegiate athletics participation to as many of the students as possible, whether the students are athletically recruited or financially assisted;
- believes in striving for broad participation and competitive excellence, encouraging sportsmanship and fair play, and developing positive societal attitudes in athletic endeavors;
- believes in scheduling a majority of the competition with other members of Division I, insofar as geographical location and traditional or conference scheduling patterns allow;
- recognizes the dual objectives in the athletics program of serving both the campus (students, faculty, staff) and the general public (community, area, state);
- believes in permitting athletically-related financial aid for student-athletes, but on a more modest basis than that permitted in Division I;
- believes that all members of Division I, including those institutions aspiring to membership of some other division or those unable to subscribe to all the aspects of the Division I philosophy, should commit themselves to that policy and to the regulations and programs of Division I, and
- believes that the physical welfare of student-athletes is always of paramount consideration.
USI Athletics Inclusion StatementÂ
In conjunction with University policy, University of Southern Indiana Athletics embraces Screaming Eagle fans, athletes, coaches and administrators of every race, sex, religion, ability, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity. We support equitable practices aimed at increasing opportunities for all members of our community, and we actively invite all persons to cheer, train, compete, and teach within USI Athletics. Eagles, flying on to Victory!
Remember one rule: ASK BEFORE YOU ACT
Alex Eaton
Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: 812-464-1841
Fax: 812-465-1129
Email: aceaton1@usi.edu
