Welcome to the University of Richmond's compliance pages. Thank you for your
interest in learning more about and adhering to NCAA rules.
The University of Richmond is committed and obligated to the principles of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner consistent with the letter and the spirit of the NCAA, Atlantic-10 Conference (A-10) and University rules and regulations.
The Athletics Compliance Office directs this effort and acts as a resource center concerning NCAA regulations and compliance issues. The primary functions of the Athletics Compliance Office are to oversee and verify the accurate and timely completion of NCAA-required procedures and to provide educational programming and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved with the athletics program fully understand the University's compliance expectations.
Please use the various links listed below to explore the educational resources available to prospective student-athletes, enrolled student-athletes, coaches, and staff. In addition, information is also available for Spider fans, alumni and boosters.
Always remember to ASK BEFORE YOU ACT.
Assistant Director of Athletics/Compliance
Maura Bolger - (804) 287-6551
mbolger@richmond.edu
Assistant Director of Compliance
Melissa Brushwood - (804) 287-6529
mbrushwo@richmond.edu
Athletics Admissions Coordinator
Dr. George Ivey
(804) 289-8650
givey@richmond.edu
Dr. Harold Babb
Faculty Athletics Representative
In order to achieve excellence in all areas, Richmond student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the department's academic support services.
Richmond's Student-Athlete Development and Academic Support office oversees the academic services for all 19 varsity sports on campus. In addition, the academic coordinators advise student-athletes in the areas of life skills, tutoring, class scheduling and career planning. They also monitor the progress of Richmond student-athletes throughout the school year and aid in the areas of scheduling of tutors and provide monitored study hall sessions. Each student-athlete also has easy access to the Student-Athlete Department and Academic Services Computer Lab.
The computer lab has a total of 13 computers for use throughout the day for all student-athletes. The study room has two computers that allows students to have access to a computer while studying. The office also has a number of lap top computers available that can be signed out by student-athletes when they are on the road traveling with their respective teams.
The office is concerned with providing opportunities and support for University student-athletes to achieve success at the highest level, both academically and athletically.
- Richmond student-athletes boast a graduation rate of 83 percent, which ranks among the nation's best.
- Tutors on all subjects are available for all student-athletes.
- Student-athletes can take part in life and study skill seminars, as well as time management workshops.
- Each student-athlete is provided a supervised study hall and periodic academic progress reports are afforded to each head coach and student-athlete.
- Computers are accessible for all student-athletes' use.
- Academic and personal counseling is offered by academic advisors and licensed clinical psychologists.
