The following excerpts from the 2005 Statement of Principles of Good Practice also relate to alumni volunteers in their recruitment roles. Member schools, colleges and universities, as well as other institutions, organizations and individuals dedicated to the pursuit of higher education, believe in the dignity, worth and potential of each and every student. To enable all students to make the dream of higher education a reality, these institutions and individuals develop and provide programs and services in postsecondary counseling, admission and financial aid. They strive to eliminate bias within the education system based on ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, national origin, and disability. They understand and value the importance of college counseling and view it as a fundamental aspect of their job as educators. They support, therefore, the following Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association.
College and University members agree that they will:
Exercise appropriate responsibility for whom the institution involves in admission, promotional, and recruitment activities (including their alumni, coaches, students, faculty and other institutional representatives) and educate them about the principles outlined in this statement.
Speak forthrightly, accurately and comprehensively in representing their institutions to counseling personnel, prospective students, and their families. They will:
● State clearly the admission requirements of their institution.
● State clearly all deadlines for application.
● Furnish data describing the currently enrolled freshman class.
● Not use disparaging comparisons of secondary or postsecondary institutions.
● Refrain from recruiting students who are enrolled, registered, or have declared their intent or submitted contractual deposit with other institutions.”
● This represents only a small portion of the rules and regulations of the NACAC regarding student recruitment. This is not intended to replace the NACAC Guidelines pamphlet that is available through the Alumni Association. All alumni club and society members intending to recruit through the Alumni Association for Ohio State must familiarize themselves with NACAC rules and regulations. The complete Statement of Principles of Good Practice can be found on the NACAC policies page.
A word about prospective student-athletes
The NCAA is very strict about the extent of participation alumni can have with prospective student-athletes. Alumni are considered representatives of an institution's athletic interests, or boosters. NCAA rules prohibit boosters from making in-person recruiting contacts (on or off campus), or having written or telephone communications with a prospective student-athlete, the prospect's relatives or legal guardians. If you know of a talented prospect, your involvement must be limited to informing the appropriate head coach. In addition, please do not get involved, directly or indirectly, in making arrangements for or giving or offering to give any financial assistance or other benefits to prospects, their relatives or legal guardians. Any violations of these rules will impact the prospect's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Ohio State.
Adhere to ethical standards when awarding scholarships?
If a society member's relative, by blood or marriage, applies for a society scholarship said member must recuse himself/herself from the scholarship selection process.