Institution: Shepherd University

Date: May 14, 2025

Violation Summary: Pursuant to Bylaw 19.10.6, this negotiated resolution has no precedential value. Eligibility certification and financial aid violations occurred at Shepherd across all sports over the course of two academic years. Due to the extensive nature of the violations, the school failed to monitor its eligibility certification and financial aid processes. The former compliance officer, Amy Bell, was personally responsible for the certification shortcomings.

Penalty Summary: The parties agree to the following penalties: two years of probation; vacation of team and individual records in which ineligible players competed over the two-year period, including in baseball, football, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, softball, women’s cross country, women’s lacrosse and women’s tennis; a $5,000 fine; and a one-year show-cause order for Bell, restricting her from athletically related responsibilities.

Involved Sports:
Baseball ,  Football ,  Men's Basketball ,  Men's Soccer ,  Men's Tennis ,  Softball ,  Women's Basketball ,  Women's Cross Country ,  Women's Lacrosse ,  Women's Tennis

Involved Penalties:

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