Lehman College is a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As a member institution, the conduct of the College's intercollegiate athletic program with regard to "basic athletic issues such as admissions, financial aid, eligibility and recruiting" is governed by rules and regulations (called "legislation") set out in the NCAA Constitution and bylaws. (
Article 1, section 1.3.2)
The Lehman College Athletics compliance office seeks to carry out the following essential functions in a manner that promotes a positive compliance atmosphere and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to highest standards of ethical behavior.
The Compliance Officer, in coordination with the Director of Athletics, is directly responsible for ensuring that the College is meeting its obligation to apply and enforce these rules.
Lehman College has formed an NCAA Compliance Team, whose expressed purpose is to work in conjunction with our athletics personnel who are involved with enforcing NCAA and CUNYAC rules and regulations, and to certify that student-athletes are in compliance with all of the guidelines governing student-athlete issues.
Members of the Compliance Team include:
Dr. Bradley Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA, Faculty Athletics Representative
Dr. Jermaine A. Wright, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr. Conrad Walker, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects
Mr. Peter Engel, Associate Director of Admissions
Ms. Eileen Pretzel, Associate Director, Financial Aid
Mr. John Lucente, Deputy Registrar
Ms. Georgia Efthalitsides, Associate Athletic Director
Ms. Jennifer Winkler, SWA/Acting Compliance Officer
This website is intended to provide you with a general understanding of NCAA regulatory guidelines. Lehman College Athletics needs your help in complying with these rules and regulations in order to maintain the welfare of the University, the athletics program and most importantly, the Lehman College student-athletes.
Any allegation of a potential violation of NCAA rules and/or regulations should immediately be reported to Ms. Georgia Efthalitsides, Associate Director of Athletics, by telephone at (718) 960-1117 or by email at
Georgia.Efthalitsides@lehman.cuny.edu.
Additional resources:
NCAA Division III Compliance Manual
Title IX information
