University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
UCLA's Athletics Program Certified by NCAA
August 18, 2011 | Bruin Athletics
Aug. 18, 2011
2011 NCAA Certification Release 
UCLA's Athletics program has been certified by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification, it was announced today by NCAA.
The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution's athletics program and to assist institutions in improving their athletics departments. NCAA legislation mandating athletics certification was adopted in 1993.
The certification process, which involves a self-study led by an institution's president or chancellor, includes a review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; academic integrity; gender/diversity issues and student-athlete well-being.
A designation of certified means that an institution operates its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the Division I membership.
"We are pleased with the decision of the committee, but not surprised," said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. "Dan Guerrero and the members of the athletic administration oversee our athletic department with great integrity and professionalism. I want to thank all of the people throughout the campus involved in the certification process for their participation."
"We appreciate the participation of Chancellor Gene Block, Vice-Chancellor Rhea Turtletaub and all of the members of the university community who served on the various committees during this year-long self-study process," said UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. "Our coaches and staff strive to represent our program and this great university with integrity while providing a memorable experience for our student-athletes. NCAA certification illustrates that we continue to operate our program the right way."
This cycle represents the last certifications started before a moratorium was placed on the program in April 2011 by the Division I Board of Directors. In Jan. 2011, NCAA President Emmert asked staff to evaluate the program to reduce the burden on institutions, increase cost-effectiveness and improve the overall value.
In order to complete the certification process before the moratorium, the institution finished a self-study led by an institution's president or chancellor. In addition, institutions completed a review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; academic integrity; gender/diversity issues and student-athlete well-being. Each member institution is to complete a self-study at least once every 10 years. However, no active members will begin the certification until Aug. 1, 2013 because of the suspension of the certification program.
