Intercollegiate Athletics

Policy Number: 4.5
Effective Date: March 14, 2023
Revision History: Reviewed May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

Intercollegiate athletics supports the mission of GGC as an integral part of the Integrated Educational Experience where learning takes place continuously in and beyond the traditional classroom. Intercollegiate athletics is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to academic and athletic success at GGC. The Office of Athletics engages with student-athletes who strive to reach their career goals through personal development, pursuit of an academic degree, and athletic achievement. Georgia Gwinnett College is committed to the goals of the NAIA and its Champions of Character program by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and placing high value on the importance of academics. GGC student-athletes are expected to represent the college as ambassadors and leaders, both on-campus and within the community. This policy establishes GGC specific policies for athletics and is designed to be interpreted in connection with the requirements set forth in BOR Policy Manual 4.5 Intercollegiate Athletics.

II. Scope

This policy applies to all GGC faculty, staff, and students involved in intercollegiate athletics.

III. Roles and Responsibilities

1. Management and control of intercollegiate athletic affairs is the responsibility of the AVP/ Director of Athletics. The Director of Athletics will take the necessary steps to ensure that management of the program is in compliance with the provisions of applicable federal and state laws and the regulations of any governing body and athletic conference with which GGC is affiliated.
2. Each individual involved in intercollegiate athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with any governing legislation; and to report any violation of NAIA, conference and /or institutional rules of which he or she is aware.