Current standards and new legislation adopted by the NCAA Division I and II academic governance committees will impact many institutions across the country.
Andrew Cardamone is the Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs at the National Collegiate Athletics Association and he will be presenting a session at this year’s AACRAO Annual Conference. Andrew joined the NCAA in September of 2008 and currently serves on the academic, interpretations and operations teams. Specifically, Andrew serves as lead for academic, transfer, and academic integrity related interpretations, as well as an academic team lead for business performance management and technology initiatives. Prior to joining the NCAA he was Assistant Registrar for Athletics Eligibility and Certifications at Georgetown. An interview with Andrew Cardamone is provided below.
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Andrew Cardamone
Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs
National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)
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Monday, April 13, 2015 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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What do you plan to share with the AACRAO Community at our Annual Meeting?
I plan to discuss recent developments in the NCAA and provide an update on legislation adopted by the NCAA Division I and II academic governance committees. I’ll also share best practices regarding certifying progress-toward degree, transfers, and the NCAA's Academic Performance Program data collection. I also hope to answer questions and take any feedback that attendees might have.
Can you provide insight into the best practices that you plan to discuss?
I want to emphasize the importance of having cross-functional meetings with different offices across campus. There's nothing more exciting than an interdepartmental staff meeting right? I really think that enrollment management, academic departments and student support services must keep consistent, open lines of communication.
I think it is also important to recognize the challenges related to the recruitment and evaluation of transfer student-athletes. It's integral that expectations and procedures are developed university wide so student-athletes have accurate and timely information to make enrollment decisions.
What is a hot topic in intercollegiate athletics right now?
Academic misconduct and Academic integrity issues are a major focus for us right now. It is important for the audience to be aware of how the NCAA is proceeding in these areas even if many attendees are not on the “front lines” of academic integrity issues.
What would you like attendees to take with them from your presentation?
I hope they have an understanding of the NCAA’s current focus. I also hope they benefit from the experiences of others who attend my session and from making contacts with people who are facing similar challenges. Having a network of colleagues to contact once they return to their own campuses will be invaluable.