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2016-17 Student-Athlete Handbook

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HANDBOOK CONTENTS Welcome................................................................................................................... 4 Athletics Department Directory............................................................................... 5 Helpful Campus Phone Numbers............................................................................. 6 Academic Calendar.................................................................................................. 6

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS A Brief History......................................................................................................... 7 Great Lakes Valley Conference................................................................................ 7 Safety on Campus.................................................................................................... 8 Mental Health Related Issues................................................................................... 9

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Institutional Purpose.............................................................................................. 10 Mission Statement.................................................................................................. 10 Athletics Philosophy...............................................................................................11 Fundamental Management Principles.....................................................................11 Student-Athlete Conduct.........................................................................................11 Non-Discrimination Policy.................................................................................... 12 Grievance Procedures............................................................................................ 13

PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP Principles of Sportsmanship................................................................................... 14 Standards of Conduct............................................................................................. 14 Recruiting............................................................................................................... 14 Competitive Environment...................................................................................... 15 Member Institution Obligations............................................................................. 15 Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)........................................................... 15

ACADEMICS Academic Conduct................................................................................................. 15 Academic Integrity................................................................................................. 16 Plagiarism............................................................................................................... 16 Illegal File Sharing................................................................................................. 16 Social Media.......................................................................................................... 16 Academic Standards............................................................................................... 16 NCAA/GLCV Conference Requirements.............................................................. 17 Class Registration.................................................................................................. 17 Drop/Add Procedure.............................................................................................. 17 Tutoring.................................................................................................................. 17 P.A.S.S. Program/Computer Lab........................................................................... 17 Student/Professor Relationship.............................................................................. 18 Managing Your Time............................................................................................. 18 Missed Class Time................................................................................................. 18

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Financial Award Disclosure Form.......................................................................... 19 Athletic Grant-in-Aid............................................................................................. 19 Summer Aid........................................................................................................... 20 Pell Grants.............................................................................................................. 20 Fifth-Year Aid........................................................................................................ 20 Transfer Release and Hearing Policy..................................................................... 20 Gambling Activities............................................................................................... 21 Tobacco Use........................................................................................................... 21 Policy on Hazing.................................................................................................... 21 Representing UMSL............................................................................................... 21

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COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES (CARA) During Season........................................................................................................ 22 Out of Season......................................................................................................... 22 During Summer...................................................................................................... 22 Agents.................................................................................................................... 22 Extra Benefits......................................................................................................... 23 Student-Athlete Employment Guidelines.............................................................. 23 Hosting a Prospective Student-Athlete.................................................................. 23 Official Visits......................................................................................................... 23 Unofficial Visits..................................................................................................... 24 Summary of NCAA Legislation Relating to Complimentary Admissions......................................................................... 25 Student-Athlete Complimentary Ticket Administration Process .......................... 25

TRAVEL Team Travel............................................................................................................ 26 Independent Travel................................................................................................. 26 Vehicle Insurance................................................................................................... 26 Drivers.................................................................................................................... 26 Personal Items........................................................................................................ 26

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Strength and Conditioning Facility Equipment/Supplies....................................... 26 Strength and Conditioning Facility Attire.............................................................. 26

ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES Training Room Hours............................................................................................ 27 Athletic Training Staff........................................................................................... 27 Injury...................................................................................................................... 27 Sports Medicine Physician Care............................................................................ 27 Chiropractic Care and Referral.............................................................................. 28 Illness and Internal Medicine................................................................................. 28

MEDICAL TREATMENT & INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY Procedure............................................................................................................... 28 Non-Athletically Related Injuries/Illnesses........................................................... 28

UMSL SPORTSMEDICINE INJURY & INSURANCE POLICY Injury Policy........................................................................................................... 29 Insurance Information............................................................................................ 29 Claims Procedure................................................................................................... 29 Pre-Participation Physical Examination................................................................. 30 Tryouts................................................................................................................... 30

Drug Policy Program Purpose and Intent................................................................................... 30 Education Program................................................................................................. 31 Impermissible Substances...................................................................................... 31 Athletic Staff Responsibility.................................................................................. 32 Consequences......................................................................................................... 33 Safe Harbour Program........................................................................................... 36

SPORTS INFORMATION UMSL Sports Information..................................................................................... 38 The Media: Who Are These Guys?........................................................................ 38 Local Types............................................................................................................ 38 Interviews: How They Work.................................................................................. 38

Marketing and Promotions An Overview.......................................................................................................... 39

Using Your Name: Check It Out............................................................................ 40

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WELCOME FROM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS

Dear UMSL Student-Athlete, This student-athlete handbook is designed, written and prepared to enhance your academic, athletics and social development during your time at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. It is your responsibility to read, understand and use this handbook. Being a Division II student-athlete comes with immense responsibilities. You are held more accountable and to higher standards than the rest of the student population. You and your teammates represent the University of Missouri ? St. Louis through intercollegiate athletics ? both on and off the playing surfaces. You will be held accountable for your actions and behaviors. Always think before you act ? look at the situation you are entering and be responsible for yourself and your teammates. We expect that you be as dedicated to your academic class work as you are to your sport. Academic accomplishment and ultimately graduation should be everyone's goal and your top priority. On behalf of all our coaches and support staff members, I want to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Triton Athletics. Each year we strive to move forward by excelling on the playing fields, in the classrooms and in the community. As studentathletes you need to be committed to supporting and providing service on a regular basis to a wide variety of community needs. We encourage you to commit considerable time and effort towards becoming a positive force in the life of your community. In conclusion, thank you for your loyalty, time commitment, and passion for making Triton athletics a championship caliber athletics program. Have a great year!

Sincerely,

Lori A. Flanagan Director of Athletics

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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTORY

Administration Lori Flanagan, Director of Athletics................................................ 516-5661 Jessica Chandler Assistant AD for Compliance / SWA................... 516-5657 Mary Ann Mitchell, Assistant AD for Media Relations................... 516-5660 Jared Alexander, Assistant AD for External Affairs................................516-5648 TBA, Coordinator of External Operations....................................... 516-5751 Harry Harris, Coordinator of Academic Services................... 516-5474/4250 Michael Barr, Faculty Athletics Representative.............................. 516-6145 Josh McMillian, Head of Sports Performance ................................ 516-5663

Sports Medicine Mike Berry, Director of Sports Medicine........................................ 516-5686

Faith Boone, Asst. Athletic Trainer............................................. 516-5651 Angelo Bongiorno, Asst. Athletic Trainer................................... 516-5686

Coaching Staff Jim Brady, Head Baseball Coach..................................................... 516-5647

Jay Barron, Asst. Baseball Coach............................................... 516-5647 Wendy Dillinger, Head Women's Soccer Coach.............................. 516-5646

Chris Sellers, Asst. Women's Soccer Coach............................... 516-5646 Lynda Keeton, Asst. Women's Soccer Coach............................. 516-5646 Rick Gyllenborg, Head Men's/Women's Tennis Coach.................. 516-7016 Tim McLarty, Asst. Men's/Women's Tennis Coach.................... 516-7016 Natalia Carvalhais, Asst. Men's/Women's Tennis Coach........... 516-7016 Troy Halterman, Director of Golf Operations................................. 516-7217 Dan King, Head Men's Soccer Coach............................................. 516-7027 Pat Shelton, Asst. Men's Soccer Coach...................................... 516-7027 Tomas Kuzvard, Head Men's/Women's Swimming Coach............. 516-5752 TBA, Head Softball Coach.............................................................. 516-5685 Mark Ginsburg, Asst. Softball Coach......................................... 516-5685 Sharon Wren, Cheerleading Coach.................................................. 516-5661 Bob Sundvold, Head Men's Basketball Coach................................ 516-5638 Dale Ribble, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach............................... 516-4001 Scott Gauthier, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach............................ 516-6734 Chico Jones, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach............................... 516-7064 Katie Vaughn, Head Women's Basketball Coach............................ 516-5640 Emily Geary, Asst. Women's Basketball Coach......................... 516-5868 Ryan Young, Head Volleyball Coach............................................... 516-5643 Haley Brightwell, Assistant Volleyball Coach............................ 516-5643

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CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS

Department

Location

Phone

Academic Development

507 Tower

516-5194

Admissions

351 MSC

516-5451

Athletic Department

225 Mark Twain

516-5661

Alumni Activities

101 Woods Hall

516-5864

Bookstore

209 MSC

516-5763

Campus Recreation

203 Mark Twain

516-5326

Career Services

278 MSC

516-5111

Cashier's Office

285 MSC

516-5151

Student Retention Services

225 MSC

516-5300

Office of Equal Opportunity

127 Woods Hall

516-6363

Financial Aid

327 MSC

516-5526

Health Services

131 MSC

516-5671

Residential Housing

516-6877

University Meadows

516-7500

IT Support Help Desk

451 Computer Center 516-6034

Campus Police

44 TeleCommunity Ctr. 516-5155

Transportation and Parking

7700 Florissant Rd. 516-4190

Mail Services

101 GSB

516-5203

Quick Copy Center

7 J.C. Penney Dock 516-5233

Student Affairs

301 Woods Hall

516-5211

Student Government Assoc.

379 MSC

516-5105

Touhill Performing Arts Center

300 Touhill PAC

516-4100

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2016 - 2017 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL TERM, 2016 Classes Begin...................................August 22 Labor Day........................................September 5 Fall Break.........................................November 21-25 Classes End......................................December 10 Final Exam Days..............................December 12-17 Fall Commencement .......................December 17 SPRING TERM, 2017 Martin Luther King Holiday............January 16 Classes Begin...................................January 17 Spring Break....................................March 27-31 Classes End......................................May 6 Final Exam Days..............................May 8-13 Spring Commencement....................May 13-14

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS

A BRIEF HISTORY Founded in 1963, the beautiful 300-acre campus located in the Normandy district of

North St. Louis County began as a 1950s-era movement designed to create institutions of higher education in urban areas.

High school students in and around the Normandy School District, as well as around the nation, wanted to continue their education, but did not have the necessary funds for public higher education out-of-town or for private higher education in town. A 28-member committee established by the Normandy School District eventually lured the University of Missouri to establish a campus on the former site of the Bellerive Country Club. Originally, all facilities were housed in the country club building.

Today the University has grown to a large modern campus of more than 40 academic buildings, offering a full university experience for students, faculty and staff. The newest addition is the $28.7 million Millennium Student Center, which opened in November 2000. One of four campuses in the University of Missouri system, UM-St. Louis offers 46 undergraduate degree programs and seven professional programs, 30 master's programs and 13 doctoral programs in nine colleges and schools. Since it's founding in 1963, UM-St. Louis has graduated over 56,000 students and ranks among one of the top 100 universities in the country based on quality of education.

The academic structure of the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Optometry, Graduate School, Evening College and Continuing Education-Extension.

The largest university in the St. Louis area and third largest in the state of Missouri, UM-St. Louis has an enrollment of approximately 16,000 students at its main campus and residence centers in St. Charles and Jefferson Counties. In fall 1999, the incoming class attained an ACT average of 23.5. The statewide ACT average is 21.8.

The University has 966 faculty members, including 11 Fulbright scholars. More than 96 percent of the University's nationally recognized tenured faculty members have earned a Ph.D. With 60 percent females and 14 percent African Americans, UM-St. Louis is a very diverse campus.

Additionally, students also gain a global perspective, thanks to opportunities for study abroad.

The Center for International Studies offers a wide variety of study abroad programs, including opportunities to attend any one of more than 65 universities in more than 25 countries all over the world. Special study abroad programs have been established for students majoring in business, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, nursing and social work.

THE GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCE The 16-member Great Lakes Valley Conference has made its name throughout the last

31 years as a power in NCAA Division II basketball. In the last few years, however, the GLVC has seen success in many sports, and the league can now claim itself as one of the nation's top in all NCAA Division II athletics. The University of Missouri-St. Louis joined the GLVC in the 1995-96 academic year.

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The GLVC can claim schools in many of the Midwest's major media markets, with schools in Milwaukee/Northern Illinois (UW-Parkside), Chicago (Lewis), Indianapolis (Indianapolis), Louisville (Bellarmine), Evansville (Southern Indiana), Kansas City (Rockhurst and William Jewell) and St. Louis (UM-St. Louis, Maryville and McKendree).

The conference sponsors 20 championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor and outdoor track and field, and tennis for men, and basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, indoor and outdoor track and field, golf, and volleyball for women.

CONFERENCE SCHOOLS Bellarmine University Drury University

University of Illinois Springfield University of Indianapolis Lewis University Maryville University McKendree University Missouri Science and Technology Quincy University Rockhurst University University of Southern Indiana St. Joseph's College Truman State University University of Wisconsin-Parkside William Jewell College

SAFETY ON CAMPUS Safety begins with you! UMSL's department of public safety offers these suggestions

to ensure your safety on and near campus: ? Program the phone number to the Department of Public Safety, (314) 516-5155, into your cell phone. From a campus phone dial 5155. ? Always lock your doors, even if you are in your room. ? Use the buddy system. When you leave your residence, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. ? At night, try to walk in groups and in well-lit areas. ? When visiting restaurants or bars, always stay with your group, and never leave a friend behind. Never leave your drink unattended, and drink responsibly. ? If you're at a bar or a party and are confronted without provocation, try to remain as calm as possible. ? If you are the victim of an assault or another crime, do your best to note detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved. If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color. ? Report any incidents immediately. Call DPS at (314) 516-5155 and St. Louis police by dialing 911. ? Make sure you know the locations of emergency exits in campus buildings, especially in your residence halls and office areas. ? If threatening weather is forecasted, pay attention to local television and radio stations for updates. ? Be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to suspicious-looking persons or

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