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Compliance
Welcome to the Eastern Michigan University compliance page! This site is designed to serve as a reference to the many NCAA rules that apply to our Eagle boosters, alumni, staff members, and current and prospective student-athletes. We invite you to explore the various areas of the website. It contains information tailored to many viewers. This is important because compliance is everyone's responsibility! As always, if after reviewing the information on our site, you have any questions about NCAA rules, please contact Dr. Melody Reifel Werner, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance/Special Projects, at 734.487.2327.
NCAA Principle of Institutional Control|
In accordance with the NCAA Constitution, an institution has a responsibility to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The institution is responsible for the actions of all its staff members and for the actions of all its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. The chief executive officer of the institution is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including approval of the budget and audit of all expenditures.
NCAA Principles of Rules Compliance
Per the NCAA Constitution, a member institution will comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations. An institution is also responsible for monitoring its athletics programs to assure compliance for identifying and reporting all instances in which compliance has not been achieved.
EMU Compliance Policy
It is the policy of EMU to adhere to all applicable NCAA, Mid-American Conference and University rules and regulations in the conduct of its athletics programs. It is the obligation and responsibility of all Department of Athletics staff members to act within all applicable rules and regulations at all times.
All Department of Athletics coaching and administrative staff members are required by NCAA Bylaws to sign the NCAA Certification of Compliance annually in good faith.
Mission of the Department
The Mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Eastern Michigan University is to Guide, Support and Inspire Our Student-Athletes in Their Pursuit of Excellence: Academically, Athletically and Socially.
EMU Compliance Staff Directory
| Eastern Michigan University Compliance Office Convocation Center Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734.487.2327 Fax: 734.487.3064 | |||
| COMPLIANCE STAFF | |||
| Dr. Melody Reifel Werner | Associate Athletics Director/Compliance |
734.487.2327 |
mreifel@emich.edu |
| Dr. Michael Paciorek | Faculty Compliance Associate | 734.487.1439 248.231.6101 (c) |
mpaciorek@emich.edu |
| Teiryne Vaughn |
Coordinator, Athletics Certification |
734.487.6795 | teiryne.vaughn@emich.edu |
| Dr. Elizabeth Broughton | Faculty Athletic Representative | 734.487.7120 x2682 |
elizabeth.broughton@emich.edu |
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TBA |
Graduate Assistant |
734.487.1436 | TBA |
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TBA |
Compliance Intern |
734.487.1436 | TBA |




















