2026-27 A.C.E. New Professional Mentee

Athletics Compliance Elite (A.C.E) Mentee Application
The New Professional Mentoring track is designed to match new compliance professionals with senior-level mentors to encourage growth, retention and inclusion in the compliance industry.
- Mentees should have between one (1) and three (3) years of full-time experience working in NCAA compliance.
*Interns and graduate assistants are not eligible for this program, but are highly encouraged to participate in other NAAC professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.

Programming Note: The Professional Development Committee will host exclusive programming at the NAAC Convention this summer and during the 2026-27 academic year, which all mentors and mentees are required to attend.

Deadline: The deadline to submit this application is Monday, January 12.
Name*
First and Last Name
Title*
Institution/Organization*
E-mail*
Division*
Gender*

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Nominee's Ethnicity*

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Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Twitter handle
How many years have you worked full-time in the collegiate compliance field? *
What are your career goals for the next 3-5 years? *

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What are three things you hope to gain from being an ACE mentee?*

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What topics would you like to have covered throughout the program?

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Are you committed to attending all of the ACE Mentoring programming sessions?*

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Are you committed to frequent communication with your mentor?*

YesNo
Are you interested in a site visit to your mentor's institution (if possible)?*

YesNo
Have you previously applied for the ACE Mentoring Program?*

YesNo
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Please provide the name, phone number, email address and title for 1 (one)professional reference from your current institution who can speak to your willingness and potential to grow as a leader in the compliance industry.
Please note, the NAAC Professional Development Committee will send your reference contact a candidate nomination form with 3-5 questions about professional presence, leadership, and your motivation to participate in the ACE Mentoring Program.
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Athletics Compliance Elite (A.C.E) Mentee Application