OUR MISSION

Our mission is a dedication to distinction, sportsmanship, pride, teamwork, credibility, and creativity.  Through the Academy of Art University Intercollegiate Athletic program, student-athletes are empowered to realize their full potential academically, personally, and professionally while on the path to collegiate success.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

"A Pathway to Artistry" through a distinction in:
  • Staff who work as a collaborative team
  • Student-athletes who embrace competition
  • Athletic support that enhances the academic experience
  • Community engagement that inspires the San Francisco public
  • Sportsmanship that builds credibility

OUR VISION

"Establish a Tradition of Excellence" through a:
  • Director of Athletics who establishes and carries forth the vision of ART U Athletics
  • Head coaching staff who ensures that team goals are met and that their student-athletes adhere to ART U's athletic mission and vision
  • Support staff who meets goals in their focus area and upholds the mission and vision in everyday tasks
  • Student-athlete who embraces the NCAA Division II athletics experience and fosters the mission and vision through art, academics, athletics, and personal development


NCAA COMPLIANCE

Academy of Art University is committed to operating our athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the NCAA, Pacific West Conference and Academy of Art University rules and regulations. 

 
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the ART U Athletics Compliance Office is to uphold the University’s integrity and dedication to prominence in art education by ensuring the intercollegiate athletics program operates in the spirit of NCAA, Pacific West Conference, and University standards. 
 
The Compliance Office is charged with leading, coordinating, and sustaining ART U’s compliance efforts and serves as the resource for internal and external community concerning NCAA and Pacific West compliance concerns.
 
VISION STATEMENT
The Compliance Office will be a model for other NCAA Division II athletics departments by following a four-pronged operational philosophy, SEAM. We believe, we are the SEAMs of the athletic program, holding together the individual pieces and crafting a complete product.

SPORTSMANSHIP
The Academy of Art University Athletics Department promotes and encourages the development of intercollegiate athletics programs based upon sound academic standards, principles of amateurism, good sportsmanship, and as an integral part of the educational programs of member institutions. ART U is committed to adhering to the sportsmanship policies as set forth in Article 11, Section 1, of the PacWest Conference bylaws.  

To view the PacWest Bylaws in their entirety, please click on the following link - PacWest Bylaws
 
S – Serve: Dedication to serving coaches, staff members, student athletes by providing usable systems, informative interpretations, and timely responses to inquiries
E – Educate: Focus on comprehensive educational programming that provides a variety of opportunities to learn and understand NCAA and Pacific West compliance guidelines.
A – Accountability: Focus on creating an atmosphere of personal accountability and shared responsibility.
M – Monitor and Investigate: Focus on systems and procedures that enable observation and verification of adherence to NCAA regulations and swift actions to resolve potential infractions and violations.

In striving for academic and athletic excellence, ART U seeks the highest standard of ethical conduct. Involvement by representatives of ART U's athletics interests (boosters) is critical to the program's success; however, any inappropriate or even inadvertent activity could jeopardize both the eligibility of current or prospective student-athletes and the compliance of the university with NCAA regulations.  

Whom to Call with NCAA Questions
If you have any questions regarding NCAA rules, please contact the ART U Compliance Office or the NCAA before doing something that may jeopardize a student-athlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. 

Contact Information
Dan Emerson
Deputy Associate Athletics Director of Compliance/Student-Athlete Development
415-618-6404
demerson@academyart.edu

Shaina Dabney
Title IX Coordinator
415-618-8232
sdabney@academyart.edu
 
Brian Brashears
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
415-618-8577
bbrashears@acacemyart.edu

Institutional Resources

Academy of Art Athletics COVID-19 Guidelines (updated 9/29/21)

Academy of Art University Response To COVID-19 (updated 8/8/22)

Student-Athlete Handbook

2024 EADA Report (reporting for 1/1/23 – 12/31/23)

Grad Rates

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Title IX: Sex Discrimination Prevention & Response

Booster Guide

Privacy Policy

Notice of Collection

NCAA Resources
Grad Rates

NCAA Website:
www.ncaa.org

NCAA Eligibility Center:
www.eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA Division II Manual

NCAA Guide for College-Bound Student-Athlete

NCAA Guide For Four-Year Transfers

NCAA Guide For Two-Year Transfers

NCAA International Academic Standards Guide

Other NCAA Publications:
www.ncaapublications.com