Athletic Compliance

Missouri Southern State University is committed to excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in the community. As part of this commitment, the Department of Athletics remains dedicated to cultivating an environment of compliance with NCAA, MIAA, and University rules. This responsibility extends not only to the members of the athletic staff but to the student athletes, boosters, supporters, student body, parents, prospective student-athletes, and the community at large. Any NCAA, MIAA, or University rules compliance issues should be referred to MSSU’s Department of Compliance.

The links below are intended to provide all interested parties with valuable resources that will aid in the University’s compliance efforts. For further information, questions, or to report a suspected violation, please feel free to contact Rachel Burleson, Assistant Athletic Director for Administration at:

Rachel Burleson
Assistant Athletic Director for Administration
Senior Woman Administrator
Missouri Southern State University
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, MO  64801
o: 417/625-9712
f: 417/625-9773
burleson-r@mssu.edu

Compliance Forms and Links

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND TRANSFERS

• NCAA Regulations
• Freshman Eligibility Requirements (Bylaw 14.3)
• Division 2 Amateurism Form
• NCAA Guide For College Bound Student Athletes
• NCAA Transfer Guide
• NLI Quick Reference Guide
• NCAA Guide to Organized Competition
• International Team Questionnaire
• NCAA Eligibility Center

CURRENT MSSU STUDENT-ATHLETES

• Student-Athlete Code of Conduct
• Student-Athlete Handbook

BOOSTERS AND FANS

• Lionbacker Guidelines

REPORTING

• Academic Success Rate
• Federal Graduation Rates
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
• The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act is designed to make prospective students aware of a school's commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students.  Paper copies of this report may be provided upon request.