Uniform Athlete Agent Act Survey

1.

Please indicate your state:  

2.

Is your institution aware of the Uniform Athlete Agent Act (UAAA)?
Yes
No (Please skip to Question 6)

3.

Please indicate the title of the person at your institution that is responsible for educating the university community regarding the UAAA?
Director of Athletics
Compliance Officer
Faculty Athletics Representative
President
Legal Counsel
Other:

4.

With whom is the information regarding the UAAA shared? (Check all that apply)
Student-Athletes
Faculty Athletics Representative
Compliance Officer
Director of Athletics
Coach
Other:

5.

Has the institution contacted the local or state government regarding violations of the UAAA?
Yes
No
N/A

If yes, did the authorities investigate possible violations of the UAAA?
Yes
No

6.

Has the institution ever had to conduct its own investigation of an agent despite a state government or Players Association finding of no wrong-doing or refusal to investigate alleged violations of the UAAA?
Yes
No

If yes, please elaborate:

7.

Have you used other methods to address agent/student-athlete problems?
Yes
No
N/A

If yes, what are those methods (e.g., other civil or criminal remedies)?

8.

Does the institution have an on-campus agent registration program?
Yes
No

9.

Does the institution have an agent day program?
Yes
No

If yes, does your institution communicate with UAAA representatives to ensure that athlete agents are in compliance with the statute?
Yes
No
N/A

10.

How do you ensure compliance?

11.

Please indicate the statement that in your opinion BEST describes the purpose of the UAAA? (Please only choose one)

 

The UAAA is to ensure that athlete agents do not have inappropriate contact with student-athletes.

 

The purpose of the UAAA is to allow an agent's valid certificate of registration from one state to be honored in all other states that have adopted the act.

 

The purpose of the UAAA is to provide strong criminal, civil and administrative penalties along with the tools to ensure that law enforcement can adequately enforce the act.

 

The purpose of the UAAA is to prohibit agents from giving false or misleading information or promises with the intent to induce a student-athlete into signing an agent contract.

12.

Do you believe there is a need to better educate student-athletes regarding the UAAA?
Yes
No
Unsure

13.

What would assist the institution to better understand the UAAA and its intended applications?

Thank you!