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Student-Athlete Handbook2020-21Table of ContentsDepartment of Athletics Statement on Diversity and Inclusion ……………………………………………………………………...pg. 3Department of Athletics Directory…………….……………………………….…………………………………………..…………pg. 4 Institutional Directory.……………………………………………………………………………...…………………………...……pg. 5Department of Athletics Mission and Vision Statements……… …………………………………………………….……….…...pg. 6Department of Athletics Philosophy Statement…………………………………………….….………………………………..……pg. 7Compliance and Title IX…………………………………………………………..……………………..……………….………. pg. 8-9Gender-Equity Plan for Athletics ……………………………………………...………………………..…………..pg. 10-11Sexual Misconduct Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………pg. 11-16Anti-Hazing Statement and Policy………………………………………………..………………………..………….………...pg. 16-17Student-Athlete Code of EthicsStudent-Athlete Responsibilities…………………………………………………………..…………….……..………..pg. 18Student-Athlete Code of Conduct………………………………………..………………………..…………………pg. 18-19 Character Counts……………………………………………………………………..…………….……..……………..pg. 20Mental Health Resources……………………………………………………………………………………….………………..pg. 21-26Learning Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………..……………..………………….pg. 27Department Policies and ProceduresStudent-Athlete Behavioral Developmental Plan………………………………………..…………….…………..……pg. 28Appeals Process – Reduction or Cancellation of Athletic Aid…………………………..……………………..……pg. 29-30Absence Due to Athletic Contest Policy……………………………………………..……………...……….……….....pg. 30Absence Due to Athletic Contest Letter……………………………………………………..……………...……...…...pg. 31Mid-Semester Academic Progress Report…………………………………………………………..………….……….pg. 32Social Media Policy………………………………………………………….……………………..………………..pg. 32-33Drug Testing Policy…………………………………...………………………………………..………………........pg. 34-36Drug Testing Procedures………………………………………………………………..……...……………………pg. 37-39Institutional Policies and ProceduresHealth and Counseling (SHAC)…………………………………………… …………………..…………..…………...pg. 40Student Conduct Policy…………………………………………………………………..……….…………………pg. 41-42 Academic Advising…………………………………………………………………………………..…………...……..pg. 42Financial Aid……………………………………………………………………………………..…………...…………pg. 42Student Accommodations…………………………………………………………………..………......……………….pg. 43 SASS………………………………………………………………………………..…………..……………………….pg. 44NCAA Division IIDivision II Attributes…………………...…………………….…………………………………………………………pg. 45What makes Division II unique……………………………………………………..………..…………………………pg. 46Division II philosophy statement…………………………………………………………………………..…….…..pg. 47-48Division II academic philosophy…………………………………………………………………..………..…………..pg. 49Division II partial-scholarship model………………………………………………………..……….…………………pg. 50Life in the Balance…………………………………………………………………..……….………………………….pg. 51Why play college sports?............................................................. …………………..…,............................................pg. 52-53Amateurism……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...pg. 54Drug Testing Policies and 2017-2018 Banned Substances…………………………………..……………………...pg. 55-61Sports Wagering Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………...pg. 62Transfer Procedure……………………………………………………………………………..…………………....pg. 63-64Academic Policies NCAA Requirements…………………………………………………………………………..………..………………pg. 65Student-Athlete Study Hall…………………………………………………………………..………..………………...pg. 65University of the Sciences Student Academic Success Standards……………………………..………..……………....pg. 66Sports Medicine………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..………………...pg. 67Recruiting – The role of the student-athlete……………………………………………………………..………………………pg. 68-69Athletics Communications/Media Relations…………………………………………………………..……….…..…………....pg. 70-72Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)…………………………………… …………………..……....…………...…...pg. 73-75The Central Atlantic Collegiate ConferenceMission Statement…………………………………………..……………………..……………………..………....…...pg. 76About the CACC…………………..……………………..……………………..……………………..……….……pg. 77-78CACC Code of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct…………………….....………………………………..……...pg. 79-81CACC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee……………………………………………………………..………...pg. 82-83Department of Athletics Statement on Diversity and InclusionOne of the foundational duties of the USciences Athletics Department is to create an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes diversity. In order to communicate our strong stance on diversity and inclusion, it is in our best interests to embark on a Diversity/Inclusion initiative.What is Diversity? Diversity encompasses complex differences and similarities in perspectives, identities, and points of view among members of an institution as well as among individuals who make up the wider community. Diversity includes important and interrelated dimensions of human identity such as race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, nationality, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, ability and age. These differences are important to understand but they cannot be used to predict any individual’s values, choices or responses. USciences’ Department of Athletics is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches and administrative staff. We enhance the development of our student-athletes by providing equitable opportunities for academic, ethical, social and physical growth. We are committed in creating a community that embraces and has respect for human diversity and a genuine appreciation for the various cultural differences in society, including race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, learning styles or any other classifications that may be used to discriminate against a person. We support a culture of diversity by respecting the rights of our student-athletes. We will always continue to develop a caring environment where compassion for others and freedom of thought and expression are valued.Department of Athletics DirectoryMarc Caserio, Ed.D.Athletic Director215-596-7432m.caseri@usciences.edu Scott SissonAssociate Athletic Director for Operations and Development215-895-1109s.sisson@usciences.edu Zachary DurhamDirector of Athletic Communications267-295-3148z.durham@usciences.edu Cynthia RabideauNCAA Institutional Compliance Officer and Senior Women’s Administrator215-596-7429c.rabideau@usciences.edu Christi LeeHead Athletic Trainer215-596-7430ch.lee@usciences.edu Brian HannahAthletic Trainer/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 215-596-7426bhannah@usciences.eduTyler FeldmanAssistant Athletic Trainer215-596-7426t.feldman@usciences.edu Amy KimchukFaculty Athletic Representative215-596-8705a.kimchu@usciences.edu Ryan KuehnDepartment Physical TherapistUSciences Athletics website: USciences Athletic Facebook: USciences Athletics Instagram: Athletics Twitter: Athletic Collegiate Conference website: website: Important Institutional DirectoryStudent Affairs Ross Radish215-596-7573r.radish@usciences.eduOffice of AdmissionsGus DiStefano 215-596-8934 a.distefano@usciences.eduFinancial AidPamela Ramanthan215-596-8891 p.ramanathan@usciences.eduRisk Management Colleen Snyder215-596-8783 c.snyder@usciences.eduOffice of the RegistrarThereseAnderson215-596-8813t.anderson@usciences.eduAcademic SupportJoseph Canaday215-596-7524j.canada@usciences.eduCounseling/ Psychological ServicesDr. Karen Levinson215.596.8980k.levins@usciences.eduInformation TechnologyLorraine Smith215-596-7575l.smith@usciences.eduFacilitiesDennis Collins 215-596-8793dcollins2@usciences.eduCampus DietitianEva Haldis215.596.7447eva.haldis@sodexoPublic Safety (Title IX Coordinator)MichaelLapotasky215-895-1118m.lapotasky@usciences.eduHealth ServicesDr. Barbara Siebert215.596.8980b.siebert@usciences.eduUSciences website: Athletic Facebook: Athletics Instagram: Athletics Twitter: of Athletics Mission StatementThe USciences Department of Athletics contributes to the educational mission of the university by promoting student learning, personal development and student retention through intercollegiate athletics. The programs provide opportunities to improve and develop student leadership skills and promote the health and well-being of students as a means of enhancing the educational experience. The athletic department demonstrates respect for the uniqueness of each member of the campus community by providing equal access to educational/athletic opportunities for students.Department of Athletics Vision StatementThe USciences Department of Athletics supports equal opportunities for all students and student-athletes. This equity is consistent with the USciences Institutional and USciences Athletic Department mission statements where our policies are mandated to include the fair distribution of our overall athletic opportunities and resources. No student-athlete, coach or athletic administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics programs based on gender, age, ethnicity or sexual orientation.Department of Athletics Philosophy Statement The art of education is the ability to support students during their quest of realizing their true potential in all aspects of life. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department at University of the Sciences (USciences) understands that athletics is more than just producing wins and championships. An essential component of the department’s mission is incorporating, fostering, and promoting leadership development programming, which can be beneficial to the professional and personal success of the student-athletes beyond playing intercollegiate athletics. Within the USciences Athletics program, there is a strong emphasis placed on the spirit of social responsibility, athletic excellence and academic success. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships and instilling the necessary confidence that inspires them to overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. Athletics policies and procedures are committed to enhancing the lives of our student-athletes, promoting awareness of athletics, and fostering positive interactions between faculty, staff and student-athletes. The aim of athletics is to promote and enhance support and pride among students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the intercollegiate athletics program. The intercollegiate athletics program is conducted with the highest ethical standards, as well as standards reflecting good sportsmanship by practicing such values as respect, accountability, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. This is consistent with the values of USciences, which is to cultivate respect, diversity, citizenship, civility and inclusiveness. Consistent with these ethical standards and values, the Athletics Department is strongly committed to adhering to the NCAA and Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference rules and regulations. We hold coaches, administrators and student-athletes to the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical pliance and Title IXComplianceUniversity of the Sciences is committed to operating in full compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Code of ConductThe University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Code of Conduct Statement is an?acknowledgment by the University's faculty and staff to uphold the highest corporate ethics, to carry out their professional responsibilities with integrity, and to make a commitment to do what is right.This Code of Conduct requires every member of the University community to:Be honest, fair and trustworthy in all of their activities and relationships.Act responsibly and with integrity, both in their professional actions and as members of the community.Treat all students, faculty and staff members with dignity and respect, recognizing that we are partners and all share in the University's success.Avoid conflicts of interest.Foster an atmosphere in which fairness and equality are extended to all members of the University community.Strive to create a safe workplace and to protect the environment.Sustain a culture through all levels of leadership where ethical conduct is recognized, respected and promoted.Make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.Members of the University community who feel that a university employee is in violation of this Code of Conduct should report their concerns to their Dean, Department Head or Department Chair, or to their immediate supervisor. Alternatively, reports of suspected violations of this Code of Conduct can be made to EthicsPoint hotline at 888.266.0218 or at??. All reports of non-compliance will be addressed in strict confidence.Ethics PointUniversity of the Sciences in Philadelphia is committed to excellence at all levels and strives to support the USciences community in practicing the highest standards of ethical conduct. To facilitate this, the University has selected EthicsPoint, Inc. to provide an on-line system to anonymously and confidentially report activities involving misconduct, violations of government regulations or university policies, or otherwise inappropriate, unethical or illegal activities involving the USciences community.Reports can be made via telephone toll-free 888-266-0218 or the web at:? IXTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, and colleges and universities that receive federal financial assistance must comply with Title IX.?Under Title IX, sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual coercion, are forms of prohibited sex discrimination. A school violates a student's' rights under Title IX when the following conditions are met:The alleged conduct is sufficiently serious to limit or deny a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the school's educational program - i.e. it creates a hostile environment, andthe school, upon notice, fails to take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the sexual violence, eliminate the hostile environment, prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects.US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.?Please feel free to reach out to the?University's Title IX team?with any concerns or questions.Jessica White Rickmond, Title IX Coordinatorj.rickmond@usciences.edu215-596-7635Office Location: Whitecar HallRoss Radish, JD, Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Studentsr.radish@usciences.edu215-596-8950Office Location: Whitecar HallRuth Roberts, Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Faculty/Staffrroberts2@usciences.edu215-596-8697Office Location: 4100 Chester Ave., 3rd floorIf any individual, victim or third party, wishes to submit an anonymous report, the EthicsPoint USciences Compliance Hotline should be used via the channels noted above.Gender-Equity Plan for AthleticsTo ensure equal participation in intercollegiate sports for our male and female athletes. USciences and the Department of Athletics are committed to compliance with all Title IX regulations.?Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law intended to end sex-based?discrimination?within educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance:??Applies to non-discrimination based on gender to all recipients of federal funds, both public and private??Applies to issues of program equity, such as in athletics,?and also?to sexual harassment and sexual assault.?The University of the Sciences believes that all student-athletes should have the opportunity to participate in an athletic program free from discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or retaliation. Pursuant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972,?no person may be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in programs?on the basis of?gender.??The University seeks?to effectively accommodate?the interests?of all?genders?in University athletic programs, and to provide equity both among athletes and programs. Title IX requires equity for men and women with regard to participation and treatment in athletics programs.??Promoting fairness among our student-athletes is integral in the development of a learning community.?The athletic department of?USciences?has developed the following policy, principles, and procedures to advance this goal. The USciences?Athletic department has an?obligation to enhance these principles in ways that exceed the stated gender equity obligations.Policy??USciences?fosters an environment promoting gender equality among current and future student athletes.?Commitment to gender equity includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:? scholarships, meeting the interests and abilities of male and female students, and other program areas.????Principles???Gender equity in athletics at USciences includes obligation to comply with all legal requirements including but not limited?to:???Fair and equitable treatment of all athletes:??USciences?is fully committed to the advancement of a?gender neutral?environment with the fair and equitable treatment of male and female student athletes.??Equal opportunities to men and women athletes: Gender equity requires an acknowledgement that there is no difference in potential interest and level of participation in sports between males and females.??Equitable levels of support: USciences?is fully committed to provide equitable levels of support including but not limited to financial, academic, emotional support.??Environment in athletics:? USciences?is fully committed to provide equitable levels of support including but not limited to the following areas: equipment, scheduling, travel allowances, academic support, coaching, locker?rooms & other facilities, medical & psychological services, housing & dining, publicity, and?support services, and recruitment.???Ongoing assessment and evaluation of gender equity plan and progress: To continue to make significant progress toward gender equity goals, USI will reassess on an annual basis, its plan and progress toward gender equity.? In addition, USI will continue to position itself to accommodate evolving gender equity standards as well as institutional demographics??Monitoring????In?monitoring gender equity at USciences, the following areas?will be evaluated?continually on a regular basis.?Coaches, Athletic Scholarships, Tutors, Scheduling for Games and Practices, Equipment?and Supplies, Housing and Dining Facilities, Medical and Training Facilities, Locker Room, Practice and Competitive Facilities, Publicity, Travel and Per Diem Allowances, Accommodation of Interests and Abilities.???Reporting???USciences student-athletes?who experience issues, concerns, or questions related to gender equity in athletics should report his/her concerns to the USciences Title IX Coordinator Jessica Rickmond.???Conclusion?The Gender-Equity?Plan?for Athletics?is intended?to serve as a working document and will assist the University in its efforts to achieve compliance with the athletic provisions of the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.?Sexual Misconduct PolicyPolicy StatementThe University of the Sciences (the “University”) is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which no member of the University community is denied the benefits of, or discriminated against as it relates to, any University program or activity, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Gender-based and sexual harassment, including sexual violence, are forms of sex discrimination in that they deny or limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from University programs or activities.This policy identifies how students and employees can report prohibited conduct to the University confidentially and what resources are available both on and off campus to aid them, including employees’ and student’ rights to notify local law enforcement and their right to also decline to notify such authorities. It identifies the University’s Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators, describes the Coordinator’s role in compliance with Title IX, the Clery Act and VAWA, and provides information about how reports of prohibited conduct are assessed, investigated and resolved.Violations of this policy may result in the imposition of sanctions up to, and including, termination, dismissal, or expulsion, as determined by the appropriate officials at the University.Retaliation against an individual for raising an allegation of sexual or gender-based harassment, for cooperating in an investigation of such a complaint, or for opposing discriminatory practices is prohibited. Submitting a complaint that is not in good faith or providing false or misleading information in any investigation of complaints is also prohibited.Nothing in this policy shall be construed to abridge academic freedom and inquiry, principles of free speech, or the University’s educational mission.Policy PurposeThe University is devoted to fostering a climate of respect and security on campus as it relates to preventing, educating and responding to acts of prohibited conduct and adhering to Clery, Title IX, and VAWA regulations. This policy serves to demonstrate the University’s commitment to:Disseminating clear policies, procedures, and processes for responding to prohibited conduct reported to the University;Delivering prevention, education and awareness programs, as well as ongoing training and public-service campaigns, so that students and employees may identify what behavior constitutes prohibited conduct; understand how to report such misconduct; recognize warning signs of potentially abusive behavior and ways to reduce risks; and learn about safe and positive options for bystander intervention that may be carried out by an individual to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of prohibited conduct against a person;?Engaging in investigative inquiry and resolution of reports that are adequate, reliable, impartial, prompt, fair and equitable;Supporting complainants and respondents equally and holding persons accountable for established violations of this policy; andProviding a written explanation of the rights and options available to every student or employee, whether they be a complainant or respondent.JurisdictionThis policy applies to sexual or gender-based harassment that is committed by sudents, faculty, staff, University appointees, or third parties, whenever the misconduct occurs:On University of the Sciences property; orOff University of the Sciences property, if:the conduct was in connection with a University or University-recognized program or activity; orthe conduct may have the effect of creating a hostile environment for a member of the University community.Monitoring and ConfidentialityA number of resources are available at the University and in the area to assist those who have experienced gender-based or sexual harassment, including sexual violence.Individuals considering making a disclosure to the University and/or individuals offering University resources should make sure they have informed expectations pertaining to privacy and confidentiality. The University is committed to providing as much assistance as possible and is committed to helping individuals make informed decisions with respect to disclosures.It is important to understand that, while the University will treat information it has received with appropriate sensitivity, University personnel may nonetheless need to share certain information with those at the University responsible for stopping or preventing sexual or gender-based harassment. For example, University officers, other than those who are prohibited from reporting because of a legal confidentiality obligation or prohibition against reporting, must promptly notify the appropriate University entity about possible sexual or gender-based harassment, regardless of whether a complaint is filed. Such reporting is necessary for various reasons, including to ensure that persons possibly subjected to such conduct receive appropriate services and information; that the University can track incidents and identify patterns; and that, where appropriate, the University can take steps to protect the University community. This reporting by University officers will not necessarily result in a complaint; rather, the University or Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with the the appropriate University department or entity, will assess the information and determine what action, if any, will be taken. Information will be disclosed in this manner only to those at the University who, in the judgment of the Title IX Coordinator, have a need to know.Should individuals desire to discuss an incident or other information only with persons who are subject to a legal confidentiality obligation or prohibition against reporting, they should ask University officers for information about such resources, which are available both at the University and elsewhere. University officers are available to discuss these other resources and to assist individuals in making an informed decision.ReportingAny person who believes they have been a victim of, have witnessed or otherwise wish to report an incident of sexual misconduct, please submit the?Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form.?If you would like to provide information anonymously, omit identifying information when completing the form. If you prefer to speak with someone directly, you may contact a member of the Title IX Team.Title IX Team Contact InformationJessica White Rickmond, Title IX Coordinatorj.rickmond@usciences.edu215-596-7635Office Location: Whitecar HallRoss Radish, JD, Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Studentsr.radish@usciences.edu215-596-8950Office Location: Whitecar HallDeputy Title IX Coordinator - FacultyPlease contact:Laura Mandos, Associate Dean Philadelphia College of Pharmacyl.mandos@usciences.edu215-596-8585Office Location: GriffithHallDeputy Title IX Coordinator - StaffPlease contact:Ruth Roberts, Director of Human Resourcesrroberts2@usciences.edu?215-596-8697Office Location: 4100 Chester Ave.Caroline Kelleher, Title IX Investigatorckelleher@usciences.edu215-596-7041Office Location: Alumni HallResourcesIf you would like to discuss an incident without the disclosure of personally identifiable information, please contact a confidential resource.For Students:Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)215-596-8536Whitecar HallFor Faculty & Staff:Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Resources ListEmergency Assistance (24/7/365)Public SafetyAlumni Hall215-596-7000Confidential Medical/Mental Health AssistanceStudent HealthWhitecar Hall215-596-8980CounselingWhitecar Hall215-596-8536Student SupportDean of StudentsWhitecar Hall215-596-8950Employee SupportHuman Resources4100 Chester Ave215-596-8930Off-Campus Resources ListEmergency (24/7/365)91124-Hour Hotline/OrganizationsWomen in Transition215-751-1111Woman Organized Against Rape215-985-3333Women Against Abuse866-723-3014National Sexual Assault Online Hotlineonline.Sexual Assault Medical EvaluationPhiladelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC)215-800-1589300 E. Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124For emergencies call 215-425-1625 to reach the on-call sexual assault nurse examinerOther ResourcesPhiladelphia Police Special Victims Unit (SVU)215-685-3251EAP800-252-4555Menergy215-242-2235Men's Resource Center215-564-0488Outside AgenciesU.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights?(OCR)U.S.. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?(EEOC)Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission?(PHRC)Anti-Hazing PolicyPolicy StatementUniversity of the Sciences does not tolerate hazing Any student group, student organization, team, or other persons associated with a student organization, team or other persons associated with a student organization found responsible of Hazing, Aggravated Hazing, or Organizational Hazing under this policy, whether occurring on or off campus, may face disciplinary action from the University, and may also face criminal charges under state law, including the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law, 18 Pa. C.S. S2801, et seq. DefinitionsUniversity of the Sciences adheres to the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law. The Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law defines hazing to include: Hazing, Aggravated Hazing, or Organizational Hazing (defined below) are each prohibited by University of the Sciences Policy. It shall not be a defense that the consent of the minor or student was sought or obtained. It is also not a defense that the conduct was sanctioned or approved by the organizationHazing: A person commits the offense of hazing if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly, for the purpose of initiating, admitting or affiliating a minor or student into or with an organization, or for the purpose of continuing or enhancing a minor or student’s membership or status in an organization, causes, coerces or forces a minor or student to do any of the items listed belowViolate Federal or State criminal law.Consume any food, liquid, alcoholic liquid, drug or other substance which subjects the minor or student to a risk of emotional or physical harm.Endure brutality or a physical nature, including whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics or exposure to the elements.Endure brutality of a mental nature, including activity adversely affecting the mental health or dignity of the individual, sleep deprivation, exclusion from social contact or conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment.Endure brutality of a sexual nature. Endure any other activity that creates a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury to the minor or student. Hazing shall NOT include reasonable and customary athletic, law enforcement or military training, contests, competitions, or eventsAggravated Hazing: A person commits the offense of aggravated hazing if the person commits a violation of section 2802 (relating to hazing) that results in serious bodily injury or death to the minor or student and: The person acts with reckless indifference to the health and safety of the minor or student; orThe person causes, coerces or forces the consumption of an alcoholic liquid or drug by the minor or anization Hazing: An organization that intentionally, knowingly or recklessly promotes or facilitates a violation of section 2802 (relating to hazing or 2803 (relating to aggravated hazing).Policy ProceduresEnforcementAny violation of this Policy shall be deemed a violation of the University of the Sciences Student Code of Conduct and applicable laws. All allegations of Hazing, Aggravated Hazing, Organizational Hazing will be investigated by the Dean of Student and/or Director of Student Conduct. Complainants may report suspected acts of hazing to local law enforcement. ReportingMember of the University community including students, staff, and faculty will report all suspected activities of hazing. Faculty and Staff who are “responsible employees” (see University Sexual Misconduct Policy) are required to report all suspected acts of hazing. These activities should be reported to the Dean of Students’ Office located on the first floor of Whitecar Hall. The Dean of Students’ Office can be reached at 215-596-8950. SanctionsAnyone found responsible for violating this Policy may face disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University. This refers to students, student organizations, or those associated with the University. Penalties may include any of the following:The imposition of finesThe withholding of diplomas or transcripts pending compliance with the rules of payment or finesThe rescission of permission for the organization to operate on campus or to otherwise operate under the sanction or recognition of the institution; The imposition of probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion.Student-Athletes Code of EthicsStudent-Athlete Responsibilities The Primary responsibility for your academic success and athletic eligibility lies in your hands. The following responsibilities are just a reminder of some of the areas in which you must assume personal responsibility for your success at the University of the Sciences.1. Responsibilities to class:Regular active attendance to all class sessions and any additional activities expected for course completion.Maintain relevant course information, including: instructor’s name and office (location, hours, telephone numbers, etc.), assignments and due dates, grading criteria, etc.Obtain appropriate textbooks (required or recommended) and course supplies as soon as rm instructors of expected absences or early departures in a polite manner resulting from scheduled athletic events prior to your absence-if necessary, schedule examinations early and arrange for any make-up work which is required. Complete assignments and take examinations when they are scheduled-playing on a University of the Sciences athletic team does not excuse you from the class requirements or responsibilities.2. Responsibilities to your academic progress:Make sure that all class hours and courses count towards graduation.Meet with assigned University of the Sciences advisor to plan a class schedule prior to each semester, and to review progress towards your degree.Contact the Learning Resources Center to arrange for tutoring sessions, study strategies or assistance with writing in the event you may need assistance in particular courses.Report any academic difficulties to your head coach.Assume personal responsibility for academic eligibility.3. Responsibilities to the University of the Sciences:Abide by all rules and regulations established by the university regarding appropriate student behavior.Satisfy all financial obligations.Process all forms (drop and add courses, incompletes, etc.) as directed by the University, meeting the due dates printed in the Class Schedule.Student-Athletes Code of Conduct The University of the Sciences Athletic Department is highly visible around campus and around the Western Philadelphia community. Those who participate in its intercollegiate athletics program represent the college locally, regionally and in some instances nationally through their competition. Because you have chosen an activity that is so closely tied to the public’s perception of University of the Sciences, student-athletes have special responsibilities and an obligation to uphold the level of moral and ethical standards expected within the college community.Any athletic department student-athlete must bear responsibility to act in accordance with local, state, and national laws. Student-athletes who violate civil law may incur penalties prescribed by civil authorities. They may be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate University authorities for the following actions of personal misconduct which occur on campus property or in conjunction with a University of the Sciences activity.Dishonest conduct, including but not limited to false accusation of misconduct; forgery, alteration, or misuses of any University of the Sciences document, record, or identification; and giving University of the Sciences official information known to be false.Lewd or indecent conduct, or obscene conduct, or obscene expression as defined by law.Disorderly conduct which interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other University of the Sciences authorized activities.Failure to comply with the directions of authorized University of the Sciences officials in the performance of their duties, including failure to identify oneself when requested to do so, and violation of the terms of disciplinary action.Unauthorized entry, use, or occupancy of campus facilities; refusal to vacate a campus facility when directed to do so by an authorized official of University of the Sciences.Unauthorized taking or possession of University of the Sciences property or services; unauthorized taking of the property or services of others.Intentional action or reckless disregard which results in damage to or destruction of University of the Sciences property or of property belonging to others.While on campus or while a member of an official University of the Sciences intercollegiate team is traveling on University business, possession or display of any firearm; and intentional possession of a dangerous article or substance as a potential weapon, or of any article or explosive calculated to injure any person.Acting with violence; and aiding, encouraging, or participating in a fight or riot.Physical abuse of any person or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of another person.Verbal behavior that involves an expressed or implied threat to interfere unlawfully with an individual’s personal safety, or personally abusive language inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction in a face-to-face situation.Use, distribution, or possession of alcoholic beverages on campus or while a member of an official traveling party of a University of the Sciences intercollegiate team.Violations of other published University of the Sciences regulations, policies, or rules.Violations of any CACC or other conference affiliation University of the Sciences have rules and regulations.Student-Athletes are also responsible to meet the standards as outlined in the University of the Sciences handbook.Student-Athletes found in violation of these codes will be subjected to disciplinary or corrective action set forth by the athletic department or University of the Sciences. Student-Athletes may be dismissed from the intercollegiate program and may have financial aid terminated if found to be in violation of these codes.Character CountsAthletes must conduct themselves, on and off the field, as positive role models who exemplify good character. Character and ethics in sports are built upon the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good sportsmanship.Everyone involved in athletic competition has a duty to treat the traditions of the sport and other participants with respect. Coaches have a special responsibility to model respectful behavior and the duty to demand that their athletes refrain from disrespectful conduct including verbal abuse of opponents and officials, profane or belligerent trash talking, taunting and unseemly institutionally.Spectators will not taunt the opposing team, their fans or direct personal negative comments at opposing players or officials before, during or after contests. Profanity, racial, ethnic or sexual comments, or other intimidating actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Furthermore, involvement in such behavior will be dealt with institutionally.One should keep in mind that University of Sciences will be visitors (guests) approximately 50% of the time. It should be the goal of all players and personnel at University of the Sciences to treat visitors in a cordial and hospitable manner; the way in which our team would want to be treated on another campus.Mental Health ResourcesCampus ResourcesUSciences Student Health and Counseling215.596.8536UPenn Psychiatric Emergency Evaluation Center215.662.2121Philadelphia Area Suicide Hotline215.686.4420National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800.273.8255National Suicide Prevention Crisis Text LineText “START” to 741-741National Suicide Crisis gethelp/lifelinechat“An introduction to Mind, Body and Sport”The NCAA's chief medical officer weighs in on the Sport Science Institute's new guide to student-athlete mental healthBy Dr. Brian HainlineWhen I began my tenure as NCAA Chief Medical Officer in January 2013, my first task was to connect with NCAA stakeholders and constituents to understand their concerns. I have since met with hundreds of student-athletes and dozens of student-athlete groups to ask them their primary challenges from a health and safety standpoint. Almost to a person, the No. 1 response is student- athlete mental health and wellness.That may surprise people whose only contact with student-athletes is from watching them compete on television. It's just a game, after all – what could be so hard about that?But those of you in the trenches working with student-athletes on a daily basis know the challenges they face – and you know that while student-athletes may play games, being a student-athlete isn't a game at all.Student-athletes are college students, with all the challenges and opportunities presented to emerging adults, and with an additional role – as sports performer and in many cases campus celebrities, wearing the colors of their school and representing hopes and expectations of their campus and community.College students in general represent a healthy cohort among same-aged peers, and student- athletes an even healthier subpopulation, buttressed by a discipline, commitment and attention to exercise and nutrition required to meet the demands of their sport. As such, and rightly so, athletics departments have developed sports medicine services that increasingly engage a multitude of resources and expertise to address student-athletes' injuries and illnesses to ensure they are in the best condition to compete.But there's more to being a student-athlete than just physical preparation and performance. As more media coverage, commentary and public scrutiny are devoted to what student-athletes do off the field, along with the accompanying pressures to perform (and win games) on the field, student-athletes are inundated with factors that may affect their mental health and wellness. And the “culture” of athletics may inhibit student-athletes from seeking help to address issues such as anxiety, depression, the stress associated with the expectations of their sport, and the everyday stress of dealing with relationships, academic demands, and adjusting to life away from home.Student-athletes themselves have begun to speak out about issues and resource needs. Consider the insightful words from former Notre Dame football player Aaron Taylor. Aaron completed his undergraduate degree in three and a half years, was a two-time All-American, won the esteemed Lombardi Trophy as college football's top lineman, and was a first-round NFL draft pick.As Aaron says, his was the classic story of the quintessential overachiever whose success was the result of equal amounts of talent and hard work. But in his words, his experience wasn't as rosy as it appeared. Hidden just behind the accolades, trophies and championships was a young man suffering from anxiety and depression.Here's what he told us:“I later discovered that many of my issues stemmed from the internal pressure I placed on myself to reach some unattainable level of greatness as a way to mitigate the effects of an early childhood divorce and a variety of other challenges. I brought these issues with me to campus, but no one was the wiser, as my ‘game face' helped hide my condition with relative ease...even from myself.Beginning in college and throughout my professional career, I battled depression with the same regularity as blitzing defenses, but the external opponents were much easier to deal with than the internal ones. Due to fear of looking weak or being judged, I hid my condition from those closest to me, including my coaches and teammates. Even though I lived my life in the spotlight, I was suffering in silence.”Aaron is not alone, which is why we have developed this resource to present a comprehensive look at the student-athlete experience from a mental health perspective – from the relationships with faculty, peers, administrators, coaches and fans to the struggles student-athletes may face in their sport. Some struggles are immense, including pain and injury that preclude competition; criticism and blame for poor sport outcomes; and prevailing attitudes that asking for help demonstrates weakness of spirit and drive.We've selected Aaron's story to lead off the publication as a first-person account of the inner life underneath the toughness that student-athletes are conditioned to show on the surface. We've also sought advice from dozens of experts in the field. In all, this publication is designed to help athletics departments, campus mental health providers, and all sport stakeholders promote and develop effective strategies to understand and support student-athlete mental wellness. The chapters address:Stressors specific to student-athlete identify, such as transition, performance, injury, academic stress and coach relationsOverview of clinical diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse and gambling Key components in developing best practices for constructing mental health services for student-athletesThe role and perspective of sports medicine staff in identification and referral Cultural pressures and impacts on minority groups How sexual assault, hazing and bullying affect mental healthThis publication is the most comprehensive overview to date of college student-athlete mental health, and we hope this becomes a springboard for addressing mental health in the continuum from youth sport to intercollegiate sport and beyond. NCAA member institutions have committed to supporting student-athlete health and safety and ensuring that athletics departments are an integral part of the institutional mission for more than 100 years. But only recently have we begun to fully understand the mental health component of being a student-athlete.I hope that you join us in our journey of understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness, and that you'll benefit from the best practices our experts provide in the following chapters. The contributing authors suggest dozens of recommendations for institutions to consider based on the individual circumstances and needs of the campus.Our intent is for this publication to become a living and breathing document through social networks and online discussions that help break down the topics – and the barriers – to providing student-athletes the help they need. Remember that the student-athletes have spoken: Mental health is their No. 1 concern – and it is our responsibility to provide the services and care to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential.Anxiety DisordersAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the United States. Data from national surveys show that more than 30 percent of student-athletes have experienced overwhelming anxiety. By understanding that anxiety is common and by addressing it, student- athletes can better manage anxiety and its impact on their health and performance. What athletics department staff can do: ? Recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety. ? Work with campus partners to provide access to licensed mental health providers. ? Be mindful of triggers and stressors that can impact a student-athlete’s anxiety. ? Know your athletic department’s written mental health referral protocols.Signs and Symptoms:Emotional Symptoms? Feelings of apprehension or dread.? Feeling tense or jumpy.? Restlessness or irritability.? Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger.Physical Signs? Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath.? Sweating, tremors and twitches.? Headaches, fatigue and insomnia.? Upset stomach, frequent urination and diarrhea. What student-athletes can do:? Recognize signs and symptoms and seek help from a licensed mental health provider.? Actively participate in your treatment and develop a plan that works for you.? Be mindful of triggers and stressors that can impact your anxiety.? Practice daily self-care; this includes getting restful sleep, effectively managingstressful situations and addressing symptoms of anxiety.What student-athletes can do:? Recognize signs and symptoms and seek help from a licensed mental health provider.? Actively participate in your treatment and develop a plan that works for you.? Be mindful of triggers and stressors that can impact your anxiety.? Practice daily self-care; this includes getting restful sleep, effectively managingstressful situations and addressing symptoms of anxiety.What athletics department staff can do:? Recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety.? Work with campus partners to provide access to licensed mental health providers.? Be mindful of triggers and stressors that can impact a student-athlete’s anxiety.? Know your athletic department’s written mental health referral protocols.DepressionDepression is common among people of all ages and all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Depression is a treatable mental health condition, and early detection and treatment leads to better outcomes.Signs and symptoms:? Persistent sadness or empty mood.? Dramatic changes in sleep, appetite, concentration and energy.? Lack of interest in activities.? Hopelessness or guilty thoughts.? Physical aches and pains.? Suicidal thoughts.What student-athletes can do:? Recognize depression symptoms and seek help from a licensed mental healthprovider.? Develop trust and communicate openly with your health care providers.? Reach out to a trusted friend, coach or athletics administrator or contact The NationalSuicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.? Practice daily self-care; this includes getting restful sleep, effectively managingstressful situations and addressing symptoms of depression.What athletics department staff can do:? Recognize signs and symptoms of depression.? Know your athletics department’s written mental health referral protocols.? Work with campus partners to provide access to licensed mental health providers.DepressionDepression is common among people of all ages and all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Depression is a treatable mental health condition, and early detection and treatment leads to better outcomes.Signs and symptoms:?Persistent sadness or empty mood.? Dramatic changes in sleep, appetite, concentration and energy.? Lack of interest in activities.? Hopelessness or guilty thoughts.? Physical aches and pains.? Suicidal thoughts.What student-athletes can do:? Recognize depression symptoms and seek help from a licensed mental healthprovider.?Develop trust and communicate openly with your health care providers.? Reach out to a trusted friend, coach or athletics administrator or contact The NationalSuicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.? Practice daily self-care; this includes getting restful sleep, effectively managingstressful situations and addressing symptoms of depression.What athletics department staff can do:? Recognize signs and symptoms of depression.? Know your athletics department’s written mental health referral protocols.? Work with campus partners to provide access to licensed mental health providers.SuicideSuicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 10-24. By eliminating the misunderstanding and stigma that prevent individuals from speaking up and getting support, the incidence of suicide can be reduced.Warning signs - any of the behaviors below indicate an increased risk of suicide: Talking, writing or thinking about death.Impulsive, aggressive or reckless behavior.Increased alcohol and drug use.Social withdrawal from friends, family and the community.Dramatic mood swings.Signs of imminent danger — any of the behaviors below should prompt immediate interventions: Putting affairs in order and giving away possessionsSaying goodbye to friends and family.Mood shifts from despair to calm.Unexplained interest in obtaining firearms or controlled substances.Talking about death.Self-harming behaviors.What student-athletes can do:? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.? Reach out to a trusted friend, coach or athletics administrator.What athletics department staff can do:? Follow your athletics department’s mental health emergency action and managementplan.? Learn more about postvention guidance by reading A Guide to Response on CollegeCampuses at postvention_guide.pdfEating DisordersEating Disorders Some individuals become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it difficult to focus on other aspects of their life. It is important for student-athletes to seek balance in their relationship with food, as this impacts all aspects of physical and mental health.Signs and symptoms:? Obsession with food and exercise.? Denying self of food to the point of starvation.? Binge eating and purging behaviors.? Compulsive exercise beyond what is good for sport performance and health.? Social withdrawal. Fear of eating in public.What student-athletes can do:? Accept yourself. It is important to understand that the ‘ideal’ body weight of eachindividual differs because of variations in genetic traits and cultural norms.? Find support with others recovering from an eating disorder.What athletics department staff can do:? Recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders.? Partner with campus health care providers such as sports dieticians, eating disorderspecialists and licensed mental health providers to support healthy eating and theprevention and treatment of eating disorders. What everyone can do:? Learn more about eating disorders at the National Eating Disorder Association,, and at the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, .What everyone can do:? Learn more about eating disorders at the National Eating Disorder Association,, and at the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, .Learning OutcomesSelf-Discovery Students will be able to construct a greater understanding of self through their experiences in Athletics Student should be able to identify their strengths and limitations Student should be able to design strategies that enhance their strengths and address their weaknesses Student should be able to engage in unfamiliar experiences that lead to personal growth Responsible Professional – Collaboration/Team Work Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform as a collaborative unit Student should be able to recognize that the behavior, attitude, and perspective of every member impacts the collaborative unit Student should be able to engage in the process of managing conflict with others Student should be able to facilitate the process of managing conflict with others Civic Engagement Students will engage in community service to enhance community relations Student should be able to participate in interactions with community members Student should be able to attain knowledge through their interactions with community members Student should be able to create opportunities for community engagement based on their identified interests Multicultural Competency Students will challenge the viewpoints of themselves and others to expand awareness of difference Student should be able to interact with others from varying backgrounds Student should be able to create opportunities that promote an understanding and appreciation for other’s perspectives and experiences Students should be able to construct an informed perspective through their experiences with those who are different Health and Wellness Students will be able to choose behaviors, skills, and habits that support their overall health and well-being Students should be able to identify the impact activities have on their mental, physical, and emotional health Students should be able to engage in experiences that advance their mental, physical, and emotional health Students should be able to create opportunities to that advance their mental, physical, and emotional health Department Policies and ProceduresStudent-Athlete Behavioral Developmental PlanThe Department of Athletics is responsible for the athletic, academic and professional development of the student-athletes at the USciences. We expect that all student-athletes strive for excellence in all aspects of life and display the necessary leadership skills in conducting themselves on and off the playing surface.? It is essential that student-athletes demonstrate sound moral and ethical judgment and conduct themselves in a professional manner.? The decisions, positive or negative, a student-athletes make can have an impact on the team, the department and the University.? We desire that the student-athletes are viewed on campus by their peers and professors in a positive manner.The coach is responsible for their players’ behavior within the limits of authority defined by the vision and mission of USciences, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), as well as the departmental policies and procedures, and NCAA regulations.??? All team policies established by the coaches are in the best interest of the student-athletes and shall be enforced without prejudice.? The coach’s rules pertaining to personal conduct, training, or curfew shall be given to each team member in writing prior to the season or at the time they are created.? A copy of these rules is also sent to the director of athletics and the compliance officer/SWA.???? The Department of Athletics has established standards in managing any behavioral issues, which may occur.? A student-athlete can be placed on a student-athlete behavioral developmental plan by the coach for: (a) violating team regulations, such as missing classes; (b) tardiness; (c) missing practices or competitive event(s); (d) being a detriment to the team; (e) breaking team curfews; (f) failure to attend rehabilitative sessions prescribed by the Athletic Trainers; (g) failure to attend academic support services (e.g. study hall); (h) any violations of institutional policies and procedures.? The student-athlete has the right to appeal being placed on the behavioral development plan to the director of athletics and the compliance officer/SWA.? Each coach will be responsible for establishing and implementing player/team standards prior to each season, which will be submitted to the Athletic Director. Before a student-athlete can be placed on a student-athlete behavioral plan, the head coach of that particular student-athlete must provide the Associate Athletic Director the reasons in a detailed report.? The Associate Athletic Director will determine if the student-athlete did indeed violate team rules and standards.? The coach, with the Associate Athletic Director’s approval, will design a behavioral action plan for the student-athlete.? This plan can include the student-athlete being suspended from participating in practices and games, participating in community service, meeting one on one with the Athletic Director on a weekly basis, and attending leadership development trainings.? Appeals ProcessStudent-athletes who wish to appeal the imposed sanction(s) may do so under the following process: A student-athlete appeal request must be submitted in writing to the Director of Athletics or the Compliance Officer/SWA within two class days of receiving the sanction.The grounds for appeal include the following:Sanction(s) imposed is grossly inappropriate;New evidence has come to light which would have been sufficient to alter the decision regarding the sanction(s)Evidence exists of bias on the part of the Associate Director of Athletics and Head Coach. The student-athlete may choose to be present at the appeal hearing and may be accompanied by a representative of his/her choosing. However, only the student-athlete will be permitted to address the appeals panel.Once the appeals panel has determined the validity of the grounds for appeal, they will proceed to hear the substance of the case. The appeals panel may agree with the original sanction(s), impose a different sanction(s), or dismiss the original sanction(s).The decision of the appeals panel will be communicated in writing by the Director of Athletics to the student-athlete and the decision of the appeals panel is final.*Any student-athlete who participates in any violation of NCAA rules and regulations will be immediately suspended from the team and can be reinstated pending recommendation by the NCAA eligibility staff. For further information please contact the Compliance Officer. **Any student-athlete in violation of institutional policies, such as plagiarism, academic dishonesty, etc. will have to go through the institution’s Student Conduct Process. To learn more about the Student Conduct process check out the USciences Student Handbook at . Reduction or Cancellation of Athletic Aid A student-athlete that will receive a reduction or cancellation in his or her athletic scholarship for the upcoming academic year must be notified in writing by July 1. If an athletic scholarship has been reduced or not renewed, the student-athlete has the right to an appeal. To appeal, within fifteen (15) days of the date on the official notification letter, the student must request a hearing. This request needs to be in writing addressed to the Dean of Students and must state, in detail, the reasons why the student-athlete feels the reduction or non-renewal is unjustified. Upon receipt of this request, students will be contacted by the Chair of the Grievance Appeal Committee to set up a hearing to review the appeal. Within one week after the hearing with the committee, the student will receive written notification of the Committee's decision. A student-athlete will receive a reduction or cancellation in his or her athletic scholarship if the student-athlete quits the team. Specific Appeal Procedures The appeals process is outlined below: Step 1: Send detailed letter to the Dean of Students requesting an appeal. Step 2: Dean of Students forwards appeal to the grievance committee who sets up the appeal hearing.Dean of StudentsDirector of Financial AidAdmissions Counselor Step 3: The student and coach both present their cases to the Grievance Appeals Committee regarding the reduction or removal of the athletic scholarship. The student and coach may bring additional documentation, witnesses, etc. to support their case. Step 4: Within one week after the hearing with the committee, the student will receive written notification of the Committee's decision. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed. Absence Due to Athletic Contests PolicyThe University maintains that students have the responsibility to attend classes regularly so as not to jeopardize their understanding of the material. The University also recognizes that athletes who compete in varsity sports on behalf of the institution provide recognition and value to the University community. In order for athletes to meet the requirements for contractually obligated athletic contests with other institutions, under NCAA Division II standards, they are afforded class release time. To obtain release time, athletes must provide the course instructor with written notification prior to the competition date. The course instructor has the right to require documentation (e.g., competition schedule, letter from the Athletic Director) before release time is granted. It is the responsibility of the student to provide each course instructor with a schedule of competition dates and times at the beginning of each semester. Should contest dates be added once the schedule is printed, it is the responsibility of the student to provide an amended schedule to his or her course instructors as soon as the additional dates and times are available from the Department of Athletics. Students are advised to interact with a course instructor in advance and determine a plan to meet the learning outcomes for the time the student is likely to miss. Should a contest conflict with an exam or other graded in-class activity, the student must make arrangements with the course instructor to establish an alternative method and/or date for testing or grading. The Athletic Director is available to answer questions and assist in the coordination and implementation of this policy. Absence Due Absence Due to Athletic Contests LetterRE: Sport:In compliance with the University of the Sciences (USciences) policies regarding class attendance, student-athletes are required to give written notice to faculty, in advance, when they are asked to represent USciences in a college sponsored activity. () As USciences enters the academic year of 2019-2020, the Department of Athletics has asked this student-athlete to communicate his or her missed class time due to the travel commitment for this college sponsored activity. At the same time the student-athlete is required to review any upcoming assignments or assignments that may be missed, with you the faculty member, to start a dialogue regarding the expectations for any assignments that you feel pertinent.Below is the home and away schedule of games that conflict with class times. Please look over the schedule to see what potential conflicts may arise. Each student-athlete is aware of their responsibility for obtaining any notes or work they miss. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Marc Caserio, Ed.D at 215.596.7432 or via email at m.caseri@usciences.edu or Amy Kimchuk at 215.596.8705 or via email at a.kimchuk@usciences.edu ScheduleDateDayLocationDeparture TimeGame TimeStudent-Athlete Name: Student-Athlete Signature:University of the Sciences Athletics Social Media PolicyThe University of the Sciences Department of Athletics understands the importance of social media in today’s day and age, and is supporting of student-athletes engaging in its use. With that being said, as representative of our department, and especially our university, you are looked up to and held in a high regard. As representatives, you have an obligation to portray not only yourself, but your teammates, coaches, administration and university, in a responsible manner. Social media is constantly being monitored by third parties, particularly prospective employers, and all it takes is one post to have negatives consequences on not only yourself, but also on your teammates, coaches, administration and university.Examples of inappropriate or potentially offensive material/behavior: Those involving/supporting racial/sexual/ethnic and other forms of discrimination Illegal activity, including those involving, or condoning, the use of illegal/illicit drugsThose involving the consumption of alcohol For those of you who are underage, there is a zero-tolerance policy in regards to posts involving, or insinuating, the use of alcoholFor those of you who are of age, we strongly recommend this policy but understand you are well within your right to consume. Those of a sexual natureThe use of profanityThreats of violenceCriticism of officials/opponents/coaches/teammates/staffUnsportsmanlike/derogatory/demining/abusive/explicit/negative contentContent that violates NCAA, university or department rules/code of conductThose that could be viewed as offensive or inappropriatePrivate informationPlagiarized/unaccredited contentA picture/information of someone else without their consentIndividuals who post inappropriate or potentially offensive material/behaviors are subject to:Written/verbal warningMeeting with the coach and/or athletic administrationSuspension from team activitiesLoss of athletic/financial aidDismissal from teamIn aiding you in avoiding potential consequences, we offer the following recommendations:Make your profile private, so you can control who and who does not have access to your account Be aware of who you are adding as friends/followersDo not make any personal information (address, email, phone number, ect.) publicTake the time to review any old posts. We understand some of you may have had the same account for years. You mature and grow with time, and your present-self may not be comfortable with what your past-self posted at one point in time. Please do your best to use proper grammar and spelling; our university is held to an extremely high academic standard. It may seem obvious but take one second before posting to ask yourself, is this something I should be making public?Think, is this something you would be comfortable with your mother/grandmother seeing?Act as if the moment you share something, you cannot take it back (i.e. screenshots)If you are unsure whether or not something is appropriate to post, please do not hesitate to ask your coach and/or athletic administrationUniversity of the Sciences Drug Testing PolicyOverviewUniversity of the Sciences Department of Athletics is concerned with the health, safety and welfare of the student-athletes who represents the college in competitive athletics. Substance abuse is one of the most important issues facing athletics and society today. The use of illegal drugs, misuse of legal drugs and supplements, use of performance-enhancing substances, use of alcohol and inappropriate use of tobacco are completely inconsistent with the standards expected of student-athletes at University of the Sciences. Substance use and abuse in sport can pose risks to the student-athlete’s health and negatively affect his or her academic and athletic performance. It can also compromise the integrity of athletic competition.The University of the Sciences Athletic Department Drug Testing Committee oversees the drug-testing program. This committee is responsible for reviewing and revising the list of banned substances and may limit testing to select banned substances. This committee has final authority over the procedures and implementation of the drug-testing program. This committee will meet annually to review and revise procedures as needed. The Drug Testing Committee will be responsible for hearing all appeals of a positive drug test result. This policy is not to be construed as a contract between University of the Sciences and the student-athlete. The Athletic Department Drug Testing Committee may amend this policy at any point at the discretion of the Director of Athletics, with or without notice to student-athletes.PurposeThe Athletic Department believes that random drug testing based on reasonable suspicion are appropriate to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our student-athletes, to promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics, to affirm compliance with applicable rules and regulations on drug and alcohol abuse, to identify student-athletes who are improperly using drugs or alcohol and to assist them before they harm themselves or others. Furthermore, the Athletic Department recognizes its responsibility to provide educational programming that will support a positive decision-making process. The intent of this policy is to prevent substance use and abuse by student-athletes through education, testing, and professional guidance.Education – providing student-athletes and athletics staff with accurate information about the problems associated with substance use in sport, promoting health and safety in sportTesting – analyzing biological specimens to detect prohibited substances student-athletes may introduce to their bodies and punitive consequences resulting from use; andProfessional Referral – facilitating appropriate treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.Consent to ParticipateConditional to participation in intercollegiate athletics at University of the Sciences, each student-athlete will be required to sign a consent form agreeing to undergo drug and alcohol testing and authorizing release of test results in accordance with this policy. Failure to consent to or to comply with the requirements of this policy will result in suspension from participation or termination of eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics at University of the Sciences. Each student-athlete will be given a copy of the institutional policy and will be required to participate in an informative session describing alcohol, tobacco and other drug education and testing policies. Additionally, student-athletes will be given an opportunity to ask any questions regarding the information contained in the policy, the testing program, or other related issues prior to signing the drug-testing consent form.Dietary SupplementsMany dietary supplements or ergogenic aids contain substances that are banned not only by University of the Sciences but also by the NCAA. Oftentimes the labeling of dietary supplements is not accurate and is misleading. Terms such as “healthy” or “all natural” does not mean dietary supplements do not contain a banned substance or are safe to take. Using dietary supplements may cause a positive drug tests. Student-athletes who are currently taking dietary supplements or intend to take any are required to review the product with the Head Athletic Trainer. For more information on dietary supplements please visit the Dietary Supplement Resource Exchange Center (REC) at rec.Prohibited Drugs/SubstancesThe drug screening process may include analysis of, but is not limited to, the NCAA list of banned-drug classes. For an ongoing updated listing of the banned-drug list view the NCAA website at . Other prohibited substances that University of the Sciences may screen for include alcohol (in any sport), hallucinogens, opiates, barbiturates, tranquilizers, MDMA (Ecstasy) and flunitrazepam (Rohypnol). University of the Sciences uses the same cutoff values to define a positive drug test as the NCAA. Athletics requires that all student-athletes keep the athletic training staff and/or team physician aware of any prescribed drugs and dietary supplements that he or she may be taking. University of the Sciences recognizes that some banned substances are used for legitimate medical purposes. Accordingly, this allows exceptions to be made for those student-athletes with a documented medical history demonstrating the need for use of such a drug. In such a case, the following procedures for exceptions must be followed:Alternative non-banned medications for the treatment of various conditions exist and should be considered before an exception is pursued.In the event that the student-athlete and the physician (in coordination with sports-medicine staff at University of the Sciences) agree that no alternative to the use of the banned substance is available, the decision may be made to continue the use of the banned substance. In the event that a student-athlete is tested by University of the Sciences and tests positive for such a substance, the student-athlete must provide the sports-medicine staff at University of the Sciences with a letter from the prescribing physician that documents that the student-athlete has a medical history demonstrating the need for use of such a drug. The letter should include the diagnosis, medical history, and dosage information. All requests for exceptions will be reviewed by the University of the Sciences Athletics Department Drug Testing Committee.The eligibility of the student-athlete will be maintained during the period of time the exception is being reviewed by the committee.Selected Types of Drug TestingUnannounced Random TestingAll student-athletes who are listed on the institutional squad list are subject to unannounced random testing. Students listed on the squad list that have exhausted their eligibility or who have had a career-ending injury will not be selected for testing.The Director of Athletics or his/her designee will select student-athletes from the official institutional squad lists by using a computerized random number program. Urinalysis and/or on-site saliva testing procedures may be used for unannounced random testing.Reasonable Suspicion ScreeningA student-athlete may be subject to testing at any time when the Director of Athletics or his/her designee determines there is individualized reasonable suspicion to believe the participant is using a prohibited drug. Such reasonable suspicion may be based on objective information as determined by the Director of Athletics or by an Associate/Assistant Athletic Director, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, or Team Physician, and deemed reliable by the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. Reasonable suspicion may be found, but not limited to 1) observed possession or use of substances appearing to be prohibited drugs, 2) arrest or conviction for a criminal offense related to the possession or transfer of prohibited drugs or substances, or 3) observed abnormal appearance, conduct or behavior reasonably interpretable as being caused by the use of prohibited drugs or substances. Among the indicators which may be used in evaluating a student-athlete’s abnormal appearance, conduct or performance are: class attendance, significant GPA changes, athletic practice attendance, increased injury rate or illness, physical appearance changes, academic/athletic motivational level, emotional condition, mood changes, and legal involvement. Re-entry TestingA student-athlete who has had his or her eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports suspended, or been placed on probation, will be required to undergo re-entry drug and/or alcohol testing prior to regaining eligibility. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee shall arrange for re-entry testing after the counselor or specialist involved in the student-athlete’s case indicates that re-entry into the intercollegiate sports program is appropriate.Follow-up TestingA student athlete who completes the re-entry process following a first or second offense will be subject to follow-up testing for no less than one year upon re-instatement or removal from probation. Testing will be unannounced and will be required at a frequency determined by the Athletic Director or his/her designee in consultation with the counselor or specialist involved in the student-athlete’s case.PenaltiesRefusal to sign a consent form prohibits a student-athlete from participating in any intercollegiate sport at University of the Sciences. Any student-athlete who tests positive for a banned substance or who refuses to submit to a required drug test as described in this policy shall be subject to the following sanctions per NCAA guidelines:The penalty for a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug (PED) is strict and automatic: student-athletes lose one full year of eligibility for the first offense (25 percent of their total eligibility) and are withheld from competition for 365 days from the date of the test. A second positive test for a PED results in the loss of all remaining eligibility.The penalty for a positive test for a substance in the street drug class is withholding from competition for 50% of the season in all sports in which the student-athlete participates.? A second positive test for a street drug results in the loss of a year of eligibility and withholding from participation for 365 days from the test.A student-athlete who is involved in a case of clearly observed tampering with an NCAA drug test, as documented per NCAA drug-testing protocol by a drug-testing crew member, shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition during the time period ending two calendar years (i.e., 730 days) after the student-athlete was involved in tampering with a drug test.If a student-athlete who is selected for NCAA drug testing does not show up for testing or refuses to provide a sample, he or she will be penalized as if there were a positive drug test result for a PED.Drug Testing ProceduresNotification and Reporting for CollectionsThe student-athlete will be notified of and scheduled for testing by the institution. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee will notify the student-athlete of the date and time to report to the collection station and will have the student-athlete read and sign the Student-Athlete Notification Form. Notification will be in-person or by direct telephone communication. In some case, a student-athlete will receive no advance notice of drug testing. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee will be in the collection station to certify the identity of the student-athletes selected. Student-athletes shall provide picture identification when entering the drug-testing station. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee must remain in the collection station until all student-athletes complete the collection process. Collection Procedures Only the Director of Athletics or his/her designee and those persons authorized by the approved collector will be allowed in the collection station. The approved collector may release a sick or injured student-athlete from the collection station or may release a student-athlete to return to competition or to meet academic obligations only after appropriate arrangements for having the student-athlete tested have been made. Failure to sign the Student-Athlete Notification Form or the Student-Athlete Signature Form, arrive at the collection station at the designated time, or provide a urine sample according to protocol is cause for the same actions as evidence of use of a banned substance. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee will inform the student-athlete of these implications (in the presence of a witness) and record such on the Student-Athlete Notification Form. If the student-athlete is not available, he/she will be considered to have considered to have withdrawn consent and will be ineligible on that basis. Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Upon entering the collection station, the athlete will provide photo identification and/or a client representative/site coordinator will identify the athlete and the athlete will be officially signed into the station. 2. The athlete will select a sealed collection beaker from a supply of such and will record his/her initials on the collection beaker’s lid or attach a unique bar code to the beaker. 3. A collector, serving as validator, will monitor the furnishing of the specimen by observation in order to assure the integrity of the specimen until a volume of approximately 85 mL is provided (volume may vary and is dependent upon client protocol and drugs being tested). 4. Only members of the drug-testing crew should serve as validators. Validators who are of the same gender as the athlete must observe the voiding process. The procedure does not allow for validators to stand outside the immediate area or outside the restroom. The athlete must urinate in full view of the validator (validator must observe flow of urine). The validator must request the athlete raise his/her shirt high enough to observe the midsection area completely to rule out any attempt to manipulate or substitute a sample. Validators and other collectors must never handle the athlete’s beaker or specimen until after the specimen is enclosed in the appropriate vials. 6. Athletes may not carry any item other than his/her beaker into the restroom when providing a specimen. Any problem or concern should be brought to the attention of the crew chief for documentation. 7. Once a specimen is provided, the athlete is responsible for keeping the collection beaker closed and controlled. 8. Fluids and food given to athletes who have difficulty voiding must be from sealed containers (approved by the collector) that are opened and consumed in the station. These items must be caffeine- and alcohol-free and free of any other banned substances. 9. If the specimen is incomplete, the athlete must remain in the collection station until the sample is completed. During this period, the athlete is responsible for keeping the collection beaker closed and controlled. 10. If the specimen is incomplete and the athlete must leave the collection station for a reason approved by the collector, specimen must be discarded. 11. Upon return to the collection station, the athlete will begin the collection procedure again. 12. Once an adequate volume of the specimen is provided, the collector who monitored the furnishing of the specimen by observation will sign that the specimen was directly validated and a collector will check the specific gravity and if in range measure the pH of the urine in the presence of the student athlete. 13. If the urine has a specific gravity below 1.005 (1.010 if measured with a reagent strip), the specimen will be discarded by the athlete. The athlete must remain in the collection station until another specimen is provided. The athlete will provide another specimen. 14. If the urine has a pH greater than 7.5 (with reagent strip) or less than 4.5 (with reagent strip), the specimen will be discarded by the athlete. The athlete must remain in the collection station until another specimen is provided. The athlete will provide another specimen. 15. If the urine has a specific gravity above 1.005 (1.010 if measured with a reagent strip) and the urine has a pH between 4.5 and 7.5 inclusive, the specimen will be processed and sent to the laboratory. 16. The laboratory will make final determination of specimen adequacy. 17. If the laboratory determines that an athlete’s specimen is inadequate for analysis, at the client’s discretion, another specimen may be collected. 18. If an athlete is suspected of manipulating specimens (e.g., via dilution), the client will have the authority to perform additional tests on the athlete. 19. Once a specimen has been provided that meets the on-site specific gravity and pH parameters, the athlete will select a specimen collection kit and a uniquely numbered Chain of Custody Form or set of Specimen Bar Code Seals from a supply of such. 20. A collector will record the specific gravity and pH values. 21. The collector will pour approximately 60 mL of the specimen into the “A vial” and the remaining amount (approximately 25 mL) into the “B vial” (required volume is determined by client and/or laboratory) in the presence of the athlete 22. The collector will place the cap on each vial in the presence of the athlete; the collector will then seal each vial in the required manner under the observation of the athlete and witness (if present). 23. Vials and forms (if any) sent to the laboratory shall not contain the name of the athlete. 24. All sealed specimens will be secured in a shipping case. The collector will prepare the case for forwarding. 25. The athlete, collector and witness (if present) will sign certifying that the procedures were followed as described in the protocol. Any deviation from the procedures must be described and recorded. If deviations are alleged, the athlete will be required to provide another specimen. 26. After the collection has been completed, the specimens will be forwarded to the laboratory and copies of any forms forwarded to the designated persons. 27. The specimens become the property of the client. 28. If the athlete does not comply with the collection process, the collector will notify the client representative/site coordinator and third party administrator responsible for management of the drug-testing program. 29. On occasion, a client may choose to test using a single specimen kit. The collector will follow the split specimen procedures up to the point were the athlete selects a sealed kit. With a single specimen kit, the collector beaker may serve as the secured vial for transporting the specimen to the laboratory. The collector will instruct the athlete to provide at least 35 mL of urine allowing for a 5 mL pour-off to measure specific gravity and pH on site. A single vial will be processed and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Reporting Results Urine samples will be collected and sent to an independent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) and/or WADA approved laboratory for analysis. Each sample will be tested to determine if banned drugs or substances are present. A test result confirmed as positive by the laboratory does not automatically identify the student-athlete as having engaged in prohibited drug or alcohol use. Results will be made available to the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO will review the results and if there is a positive drug test, he/she will set up a meeting with the student-athlete. The student-athlete may present evidence of any mitigating circumstances that he/she feels may be important to the outcome of the drug test. The MRO will then make the determination of the outcome of the drug test. If the laboratory reports a specimen as substituted, manipulated or adulterated, the student-athlete will be deemed to have refused to submit to testing and treated as if the test were positive for a banned substance. Institutional Policies and ProceduresStudent Health and Counseling (SHAC) Whitecar Hall – Suite 1200215.596.8536 are welcome to come in to talk to a counselor for any number of reasons. We offer short-term, developmentally oriented counseling and prevention services to currently registered University undergraduate and graduate students. Our office is open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the fall and spring semesters. At other times, including summer sessions, Counseling Services operates on a modified schedule, with hours of operation posted in advance and/or available by calling 215.596.8536. Counseling appointments can be scheduled in-person or by contacting us by telephone.ServicesIndividual Counseling, Consultation, Educational/ outreach programming, Psychiatric consultation, Referrals and coordination of higher levels of care, Resource lists of local programs and providers, Anyone is welcome to come to the counseling center. Some people have specific ideas about what they would like to get from counseling, while others want help sorting through personal, professional, academic, or familial concerns to determine what their focus of counseling might be.Issues routinely addressed include:Depression and anxiety, Stress management, Eating concerns, Substance abuse or the role that alcohol plays in ones’s life, Communication skills, Relationship building, Test anxiety, Sexuality, Roommate conflicts, Home-sickness, Relationship breakups, Couples counseling, career counseling, Family pressures, Family conflicts, Grief, loss, death and dyingStudent Conduct Policy1006 Whitecar Hall 215.596.7554The USciences student conduct system fosters an environment that contributes to the mission and goals of the University. It allows students to explore their actions in a safe environment that is fair, just, and without any preconceptions. The Student Conduct Policy will govern the process to determine whether or not a student violated a University policy. If a student is found responsible, the Office of Student Conduct will work with them to explore the cause of the action and address any underlining challenges or concerns. Ideally, students should be able to accept the consequences of their actions and acknowledge the effects these actions may have had on others.Mission Statement and PhilosophyThe University community of faculty, administration, staff, and students has a collective responsibility for modeling behavior of the highest integrity in academic, personal, and professional pursuits. We are committed to the education and guidance of our students with regard to responsible, ethical, and professional behaviors. It is vital that they understand that inappropriate academic, social, and professional conduct will have consequences. The impact of this conduct may not only be detrimental to the student involved, but to classmates, the University, and society. In addition, there will be conduct sanctions to actions deemed inappropriate and unprofessional. These conduct sanctions may also require that a student make restitution for inappropriate actions, as well as reflect upon the implications of such behavior. It is our expectation that such a student will work toward personal change in order to meet the social, academic, and professional standards of the University, as well as society at large.The University community of faculty, administration, staff, and students will address student conduct issues with dignity, fairness, and respect as a caring educational body. Conduct processes are educational proceedings. Any necessary conduct action may be paired with self-reflection and education. The aim will be to facilitate the necessary personal and professional development of students, so that they too may demonstrate academic, personal, and professional behavior of the highest integrity. It is the responsibility of all faculty members to state clearly the importance of academic integrity in their syllabi.Student Conduct PolicyAt University of the Sciences, we recognize that the primary purpose of the existence and operation of a student conduct process is to promote learning; foster students’ academic, personal, and professional development; and better prepare students to handle the responsibility of citizenship.All students at USciences will be held to a high standard of conduct. It is, therefore, necessary to remedy violations of the Student Conduct Policy to ensure an orderly campus community as well as to prevent violations by educating members of the University community.In this matter, the interests of the University in student conduct extend beyond the geographic limits of the University; thus, conduct action is appropriate regardless of where student misconduct occurs or where the student resides. Each student shall be responsible for his or her conduct from the time of admission to the University through the actual awarding of a degree or permanent removal from the University, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment. Misconduct that is discovered after an individual has graduated or separated from the University, but that occurred while the individual was a student at University of the Sciences, may be subject to conduct action. The Student Conduct Policy shall apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from the University while a conduct matter is pending.Conduct action also is appropriate regardless of whether law enforcement officials have taken criminal action and, where such action has been taken, regardless of the outcome in the criminal system. A student who is, or has been, under investigation by any law enforcement agency for any potential violation must report to the Dean of Students when he or she becomes aware of such investigation. Any student who has a “no contact” or restraining order applicable to any University community member must report this information to the Dean of Students.Any question of interpretation or application of the Student Conduct Policy shall be referred to the Director of the Office of Student Conduct or designee for final determination. This individual will confer with one of the Co-Chairs of the Student Conduct Committee prior to making a decision.Academic AdvisingWhitecar Hall – Suite 1110 215.596.7530usciences.edu/advising Each student will be assigned a faculty member or professional academic advisor to serve as their academic advisor. Upper-class students will have academic advisors who are faculty members within the department of their major. Academic advisors will assist students in the following areas: development of an educational plan to facilitate educational and personal goals, selection of appropriate courses and other educational experiences, and interpretation of University policies and procedures. They will also provide recommendations for additional University resources that may be helpful to the student. Students who need to know the name of their advisor should call the department of their major or the Director of Academic Advising. Additional information is available on the Web at usciences.edu/advising. Students may also e-mail advising@usciences.edu for advising questions and information.Financial AidGriffith Hall – Room 100 215.596.8894The Financial Aid Office administers federal, state, and University funds in the form of grants, college work-study, and loans. Eligibility for financial aid is based on a student’s financial need, which is determined when the student completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at . A variety of federal and alternative loans are available to help students bridge the gap between resources and costs. Please visit our website at usciences.edu/financialaid/ for more details regarding these programs.Student Accommodations Whitecar Hall - Suite 1110 215.596.8758University of the Sciences supports the educational endeavors of all its students. If a student believes that he or she has a disability that may impact his or her ability to fulfill any degree requirements, or other educational endeavors, and would like more information on applying for an accommodation, please contact the Office of Student Accommodations at 215.596.8758. Disability Support Services PolicyUniversity of the Sciences recognizes that a diverse campus community is essential to enriching intellectual exchanges and enhancing cultural understanding and, as such, values equality of opportunity, mutual respect, and an appreciation of diversity. Therefore, the University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all members of the University community who have documented disabilities.Two pieces of legislation, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the programs, services, and activities of public entities, including postsecondary institutions. Therefore, the University has both a legal obligation and an ethical commitment to provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. This applies to virtually all aspects of campus activities, including employment, academic studies, student programming, and services provided to the community at large. The University’s reasonable accommodation process is intended to provide reasonable support to meet the individual needs of this diverse population, which includes faculty, staff, prospective and enrolled students, and others involved in the University’s services and programs. Accommodations may be altered based on the individual’s needs; changes in the law; or changes in the University’s curriculum, programs, job requirements, or services.Disability Support Services Contacts:If you are a student who may have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Accommodations (Whitecar Hall, Suite 1110) at 215.596.8758. Faculty and staff should contact the Affirmative Action Officer (AAO) in Human Resources, 215.895.1140.Tutoring/Student Academic Support Services (SASS)Griffith Hall - Room 344 215.596.8538Tutorial services, supplemental instruction, and study skills/success seminars are available to all matriculating students at no additional cost.Tutorial services include the following:Peer tutoring is available in most courses through SASS. Peer tutors are recommended by faculty and must meet the following criteria:Earned B+ or better in the specific course Current overall grade point average of 3.3 or better In good standing Professional tutoring is available in some courses that have a high volume of requests. These tutors are professionals who possess an earned doctorate degree and have either taught the course or are currently teaching the course. These sessions are held on evenings and weekends.Supplemental instructions are led by undergraduate or graduate students who have earned a B+ or greater in the course and currently have an overall grade point average of 3.3 or greater.Study skills/success seminars are offered throughout the semester on a variety of topics such as test, taking, note taking, time management, and test anxiety. Students who would like to find out more about their own learning styles can also take the Learning and Study Skills Inventory at SASS. If you would like to become a tutor, request a tutor, or if you need additional information, please see our website at usciences.edu/asc or call 215.596.7541*For further information regarding institutional policies and procedures refer to the USciences Student Handbook at NCAA Division IINCAA Division II is a collection of more than 300 NCAA colleges and universities that provide thousands of student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level of scholarship athletics while excelling in the classroom and fully engaging in the broader campus experience. This balance, in which student-athletes are recognized for their academic success, athletics contributions and campus/community involvement, is at the heart of the Division II philosophy.All three NCAA divisions emphasize athletics and academic excellence for their student-athletes; after all, the NCAA’s overall mission is to make athletics an integral part of the educational experience at all member schools. The differences among the divisions emerge primarily in how schools choose to fund their athletics programs and in the national attention they command.Most Division I institutions, for example, choose to devote more financial resources to support their athletics programs, and many are able to do so because of the large media contracts Division I conferences are able to attract, mostly to showcase the publicly popular sports of football and men’s basketball.Division II student-athletes are just as competitive and in many cases just as skilled as their Division I counterparts, but institutions in Division II generally don’t have the financial resources to devote to their athletics programs or choose not to place such a heavy financial emphasis on them.Division II Attributes Learning: Multiple opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills.Service: Positive societal attitude toward contributions to the communityPassion: Enthusiastic dedication and desire in effort.Sportsmanship: Respect for fairness and courtesy; ethical conduct toward others.Resourcefulness: Versatile skill set drawn from a broad range of experiences.Balance: Emphasis on collective knowledge; integration of skills.What Makes Division II Unique:Division II schools are located in 45 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and the District of Columbia. The division also expands its membership into Canada with the NCAA’s only international member institution, Simon Fraser University, and features three schools located in Puerto Rico.Enrollments at Division II schools range from more than 25,000 to less than 2,500, though about 87 percent of the division’s member schools have fewer than 8,000 students.Division II offers a “partial-scholarship” model for financial aid in which most student-athletes’ college experiences are funded through a mix of athletics scholarships, academic aid, need-based grants and/or employment earnings.Division II features the best championship participant ratio among the three NCAA divisions, as well as an emphasis on regional competition in order to reduce missed class time, and a robust community engagement philosophy that integrates student-athletes within both their campus and regional communities.Division II is the only NCAA division that conducts National Championships Festivals, Olympic-style events in which a number of national championships are held at a single site over several days.Division II student-athletes get their share of television exposure. Since 2006, the NCAA has produced regular-season Division II television broadcasts in football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, almost all Division II championship finals are either broadcast live or live-streamed online.Student-athletes generally comprise a high percentage of the student body at Division II schools, which insists that athletics is an important component of the learning experience at these institutions.The Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee initiated a fundraising campaign with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2003 and has raised more than $5 million since then for the national nonprofit, helping to fund more than 600 wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.Division II philosophy statement In addition to the purposes and fundamental policy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as set forth in Constitution 1, members of Division II believe that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of the educational mission of a university or college and that the educational well-being and academic success of the participating student-athlete is of primary concern.Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. As such, Division II supports the educational mission of college athletics by fostering a balanced approach in which student-athletes learn and develop through their desired academic pursuits, in civic engagement with their communities and in athletics competition. Division II athletics programs also are committed to establishing an inclusive culture in which persons of all backgrounds are respected and given the opportunity to provide input and to participate.Division II members abide by the following principles that help define and distinguish the division:(a)?? Division II colleges and universities are expected to operate their athletics programs with integrity and in a welcoming manner that complies with conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Institutional control is a fundamental principle that supports the institution’s educational mission and assumes presidential involvement and oversight;(b)? Division II members fund their athletics programs in a manner that aligns with the institution’s budget and educational mission. This method of funding features a “partial scholarship” model that allows Division II schools to recognize student-athletes for their skills through athletics-based grants, but student-athletes can accept merit-based aid and academic scholarships as well;(c)?? Division II believes in a balanced approach that integrates athletics into the college experience and allows students to focus on their academic pursuits and participate in other campus and community activities. This “Life in the Balance” emphasis facilitates learning through:(1)? Academics. Division II offers exceptional teacher-student ratios that provide student-athletes with a quality education in the academic curriculum of their choice. The division structures its eligibility requirements to facilitate student-athletes earning their degrees, which is measured in part by an institution’s student-athletes graduating at least at the same rate as the institution’s student body;(2)? Athletics. Division II supports athletics achievement through highly competitive programs that strive to participate in the division’s 25 national championships, which offer the best access ratio among the NCAA’s three divisions. Division II also supports a regionalization model in scheduling that reduces time away from campus and keeps athletics participation in perspective within the educational mission;(3)? Community engagement. Division II athletics programs actively engage with their communities to enhance relationships between student-athletes and community members and develop a shared civic experience. Division II promotes engagement at the local, conference and national levels, including at all Division II national championships; and(4)? Post-graduation success. Division II supports a higher education model that shapes student-athletes who graduate with the skills and knowledge to be productive citizens. The balanced approach allows student-athletes to focus on their academic pursuits, their internships, and whatever else it takes to prepare them for life after graduation;(d)? Division II members support the utmost in sportsmanship by committing to a “game environment” initiative that establishes an atmosphere at athletics contests that is both energetic and respectful; and(e)?? Division II promotes student-athlete involvement in decision-making through campus, conference and national Student-Athlete Advisory Committees that provide leadership opportunities and offer a representative voice in the division’s governance structure.Division II academic philosophyDivision II’s academic philosophy calls for a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The size of many Division II campuses (about 87 percent of Division II schools have enrollments of fewer than 8,000 students) fosters that personal setting.As with all NCAA colleges and universities, student-athletes at Division II institutions are required to meet certain academic standards in order to practice and compete in athletics. These benchmarks are called “initial-eligibility standards” for incoming freshmen and transfer students, and “progress-toward-degree standards” for other student-athletes.These criteria ensure that student-athletes are prepared for the rigors of college coursework and are on a path to graduate throughout their college experience. (These standards are outlined more specifically at the NCAA Eligibility Center website, where all prospective student-athletes seeking athletics-based aid at Divisions I or II institutions must register.)At the 2014 NCAA Convention, Division II adopted a “Path to Graduation” legislative package that changes the division’s initial-eligibility and progress-toward-degree requirements for the first time in 31 years. The changes raise the initial-eligibility GPA requirement for student-athletes enrolling on or after August 1, 2018, to a minimum of 2.2 for qualifiers (up from the current 2.0) and establishes for the first time two sliding scales for full and partial qualifiers that allows lower standardized test scores to be offset by higher high school core course GPAs.Data on student-athlete graduation rates support Division II’s commitment to student-athlete academic success. All NCAA colleges and universities are required by federal law (the Student Right-to-Know Act adopted in 1990) to report student graduation rates, and those institutions offering athletics aid are required to report for their student-athletes as well.Division II established an “Academic Success Rate” in 2006, which, unlike the federal graduation rate, measures graduation outcomes for student-athletes who are not receiving athletically related financial aid. In addition, the Division II rate includes transfer student-athletes and midyear enrollees in the cohort, whereas the federal graduation rate does not. With those additional criteria, the Division II cohort includes nearly twice as many student-athletes as the federal study.Division II Partial-Scholarship ModelDivision II relies on a partial-scholarship model to administer athletics-based financial aid. Very few of the 110,000 student-athletes competing in Division II will receive a full athletics grant that covers all of their expenses, but most of them will receive some athletics-based financial aid to help them through school. For the rest of their expenses, student-athletes use academic scholarships, student loans and employment earnings just like most other students attending the school.The partial-scholarship model allows Division II schools to recognize student-athletes for their skills through athletics-based aid, while at the same time keeping athletics budgets more in line with the institution’s bottom line. It costs Division II schools about half as much to sponsor a competitive athletics program as it does in Division I. The net operating costs in Division II even tend to be lower than for programs of similar size in Division III (primarily because of higher net operating revenues in Division II).The partial-scholarship model is sometimes referred to as an “equivalency” system. That’s because schools in Division II are allowed to award athletics-based financial aid that is “equivalent” to a certain number of full grants in each sport.For example, in football, schools are allowed to award up to 36 “equivalencies” or full grants, but of course the rosters in football are much larger than 36 players. Thus, coaches and financial aid officers at Division II institutions decide how to allocate those equivalencies as partial scholarships. That means some student-athletes may receive more athletics-based aid than others, and some will not receive any at all. As a comparison, schools in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision are allotted 85 “full rides.”The partial-scholarship model is a purposeful choice Division II institutions make to operate their athletics programs in the balanced approach inherent within the division’s philosophy.Division II recently commissioned a study on the financial impact of the partial-scholarship model and found that in general, scholarship student-athletes benefit institutions’ overall academic profile, and the partial-aid model generates revenue for the school.The study found that athletics scholarship athletes – particularly women – bolster an institution’s academic profile and increase ethnic and geographic diversity among new students. In just about every measurable way, the study showed that scholarship student-athletes contribute positively, which means that even absent their participation in athletics, institutions would still be happy to have them as students on their campuses.The partial-scholarship model offers a cost-effective alternative for institutions to operate their athletics programs. Division II’s partial-scholarship model actually contributes as a revenue producer for the institution, particularly when compared to the alternatives of full scholarships (Division I) or no athletics grants-in-aid (Division III).Life in the BalanceThe phrase “Life in the Balance” shows up frequently in Division II materials. It’s not just a mantra, but a way of life for Division II members who believe that a balanced approach is the best for the student-athlete college experience.The motto emerged in the mid-2000s when the division – as a way to encourage membership growth – sought to better define itself among the menu of intercollegiate options for prospective student-athletes, as well as for current student-athletes and the thousands of administrators, coaches and staff at DII schools.In 2006, Division II adopted a “strategic-positioning platform” after surveying stakeholders to determine the division’s unique qualities and characteristics. Institutional and conference administrators, student-athletes, and a sample of the general public recognized as college sports fans all were asked to respond to the question: “What makes Division II unique?”Six key attributes emerged from that analysis and now define the unique nature of Division II: Learning, Service, Passion, Sportsmanship, Resourcefulness and Balance. And because of its six-sided shape, the hexagon was adopted to graphically represent the collection of attributes.“Life in the Balance” defines the philosophical foundation that represents the Division II story. It captures multiple facets of the Division II student-athlete experience: comprehensive learning and academic development, high-level athletics competition, and community engagement.Now more than a decade into the positioning effort, Division II’s current strategic plan (2015-21) outlines the key initiatives to help sustain the platform as a critical element to its long-term success. A set of action goals tracks Division II performance in five areas: Academic and Life Skills, Athletics Operations and Compliance, Game Day and Conference and National Championships, Membership and Positioning Initiatives, and Diversity and Inclusion.Just as the platform development process in 2005-06 was driven by quantitative research, the ability of an institution to achieve these action goals is guided by standards of performance and metrics. The strategic plan provides Division II institutions with the tools to measure their progress in achieving budget and planning initiatives.Membership census results from 2013 and 2018 showed continued support for “Life in the Balance” as the right philosophy for intercollegiate athletics at the Division II level.Why play college sports? College educationA college degree has a direct impact on a person’s quality of life. A 2013 report by The College Board?shows that the median lifetime earnings of bachelor’s degree recipients are 65 percent higher than those of high school graduatesAcademic successOverall, NCAA student-athletes graduate at rates higher than college students in general. Nearly 13,000 student-athletes have returned to campuses to complete their degrees in the past decade after finishing their athletics eligibility.ScholarshipsMore than 150,000 college athletes receive $2.7 billion in athletics scholarships?each year from NCAA member colleges and universities.Elite training opportunitiesStudent-athletes have regular access to top-notch coaching, facilities and equipment. These resources typically cost Olympic athletes thousands of dollars per year.Academic and support servicesCollege athletes receive academic support, such as state-of-the-art technology and tutoring, to help them succeed in the classroom.Healthy livingStudent-athletes have access to cafeteria “training tables” on campus, with Division I schools permitted to furnish unlimited meals (Division II will begin offering this benefit in August 2015). In addition, some schools hire nutritionists and dieticians to work with each student-athlete.Medical careFrom medical best practices to playing rules, equipment requirements and a new research partnership?with the Department of Defense, the NCAA is committed to student-athlete safety.Medical insuranceThe NCAA funds an insurance policy?covering all student-athletes who experience catastrophic injuries while playing or practicing their sports – providing up to $20 million in lifetime insurance benefits for medical expenses and other special needs. In Division I, college athletes are now permitted to borrow against future earnings to purchase loss-of-value insurance.Exposure and experiencesStudent-athletes have the opportunity to travel across the country and around the world for regular-season contests, NCAA championships and foreign tours. These experiences?can open doors for the few who will compete professionally and for the majority who will go pro in something other than sports.Preparation for lifeIncreasingly, the business world is focusing on creating a team environment with employees. By competing in college sports, student-athletes learn important skills such as leadership, time management and how to work with others toward a common goal.Amateurism When you register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, you will be asked a series of questions about your sports participation to determine your amateur status.More than 90 percent of student-athletes who register are automatically certified. In some instances, the NCAA Eligibility Center staff may need to gather additional information to evaluate your amateur status.If you are enrolling at a Division I or II school for the fall semester, you may request an amateurism certification decision from the NCAA Eligibility Center on or after April 1 before your enrollment in college. If you are enrolling in college in the spring semester, you may request a final amateurism decision on or after October 1 before your enrollment in college.In most sports, you may delay full-time college enrollment for one year after your expected high school graduation without impacting your eligibility. In tennis, you may delay enrollment for six months after your expected date of high school graduation, as long as you have not yet turned 20 years old. In men's ice hockey or skiing, you may be required to enroll full-time in college before you turn 21 to avoid impacting your eligibility.Amateurism reviewThe following activities may impact your amateur status:Signing a contract with a professional teamPlaying with professionalsParticipating in tryouts or practices with a professional teamAccepting payments or preferential benefits for playing sportsAccepting prize money above and beyond your expensesAccepting benefits from an agent or prospective agentAgreeing to be represented by an agentDelaying your full-time college enrollment to play in organized sports competitionsDrug & Drug Testing PolicyThe NCAA shares the responsibility of promoting a drug-free athletics environment with its member institutions to protect the health of student-athletes and preserve fair competition. NCAA drug-test samples are collected and processed by an independent certified collection agency. The samples are collected and analyzed under a strict, published protocol using laboratories certified by the World Anti-Doping Agency, which establishes Olympic anti-doping policies.Policy:All student-athletes will be required to read and sign a copy of the Drug Testing Consent form (Appendix…)All student-athletes and coaches will be given a copy of the NCAA banned substance list (Appendix…)All athletes will be given a copy of the NCAA Nutritional/dietary Supplements Warning (Appendix…)All athletes will be informed of rec website for further information pertaining to supplements and banned drugs (password is: ncaa2)Drug testing process includes:Athletes will receive notice from the Head Athletic Trainer or another authorized authority about testing selection no sooner than 24 hours prior to testingAthletes must report to the ATR to fill out and sign all the required USciences and NCAA paperworkAthletes will be required to show up to the ATR on the day of testing at the designated time with proper photo identification (driver’s license, school id, etc.)Athletes must provide an adequate sample for drug testing (proper pH balance and specific gravity)If unable to provide an adequate sample, then a positive test result will be given (unless given an extension by the collection agent)Student-athletes are responsible for anything they ingest.It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to check with the appropriate athletics staff before using any substance.Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is taken at the student-athlete’s own risk.There is no complete list of banned substances. Any substance that is chemically related to the class, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned.2020-21 NCAA Banned Drugs It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics staffbefore using any substance.The NCAA bans the following drug classes:Stimulants;Anabolic Agents;Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only);Diuretics and Other Masking Agents;NarcoticsCannabinoidsPeptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and MimeticsHormone and Metabolic Modulators (Anti-Estrogens)Beta-2 Agonists.Note: Any substance chemically related to these classes is also banned.The institution and the student-athlete shall be held accountable for all drugs within the banned drug class regardless of whether they have been specifically identified.Substances and Methods Subject to Restrictions:Blood and gene doping;Local anesthetics (permitted under some conditions);Manipulation of urine samples;Beta-2 Agonists (permitted only by prescription);Tampering of urine samplesNCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements Warning:Before consuming any nutritional/dietary supplement product, review the product with the appropriate or designated athletics department staff. There are no NCAA approved supplement products.Dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well regulated and may cause a positive drug test result.Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility from using dietary supplements.Many dietary supplements are contaminated with banned drugs not listed on the label.Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk.Check with your athletics department staff prior to using a supplement.Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in Each Drug ClassThere is NO complete list of banned substances. Do not rely on this list to rule out any label ingredient.Stimulants: Amphetamine (Adderall), Caffeine (Guarana), Cocaine, Dimethylbutylamine (DMBA; AMP), Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA; Octodrine), Ephedrine, Heptaminol, Hordenine, Methamphetamine, Methylhexanamine (DMAA; Forthane), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Mephedrone (bath salts), Modafinil, Octopamine, Phenethylamines (PEAs), Phentermine Synephrine (bitter orange).exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are not banned.Exceptions: Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine are not banned.Anabolic Agents: Androstenedione, Boldenone, Clenbuterol, DHCMT (Oral Turinabol), DHEA (7-Keto), Drostanolone, Epitrenbolone, Etiocholanolone, Methandienone, Methasterone, Nandrolone, Norandrostenedione, Oxandrolone, SARMS [Ligandrol (LGD-4033); Ostarine; RAD140; S-23], Stanozolol, Stenbolone, Testosterone, Trenbolone.Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only): Alcohol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Pindolol, Propranolol, Timolol.Diuretics and Masking Agents: Bumetanide, Chlorothiazide, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Probenecid, Spironolactone (canrenone), Triameterene, Trichlormethiazide.Exceptions: Finasteride is not banned.Narcotics: Buprenorphine, Dextromoramide, Diamorphine (heroin), Fentanyl, and its derivatives, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Nicomorphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, Pethidine.CannabinoidsMarijuana, Synthetic cannabinoids (Spice; K2; JWH-018; JWH-073), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and MimeticsGrowth hormone (hGH,) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Erythropoietin (EPO), IGF-1 (colostrum; deer antler velvet), Ibutamoren (MK-677).Exceptions: Insulin, Synthroid and Foreteo are not banned. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators: Aromatase Inhibitors [Anastrozole (Arimidex); ATD (androstatrienedione); Formestane; Letrozole], Clomiphene (Clomid), Fulvestrant GW1516 (Cardarine; Endurobol), SERMS [Raloxifene (Evista); Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)].Beta-2 Agonists: Bambuterol, Formoterol, Higenamine, Norcoclaurine, Salbutamol, Salmeterol.Additional examples of banned drugs can be found at drugtesting.Any substance that is chemically related to the class,?even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned!Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements can be obtained by contacting Drug Free Sport AXIS? at 877/202-0769 or axis password: ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3.It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated?athletics staff before using any substance.APPEALS Drug-Testing Appeals Process If requested to do so, an institution is required to bring an appeal on behalf of a student-athlete who has a positive drug test or who violates an NCAA drug-testing protocol.??The procedures for appeal are contained in?Section No. 8.0 of the NCAA drug-testing protocol. The following information is provided to NCAA institutions that may be considering filing an appeal on behalf of a student-athlete1.?At least three members of the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports hear appeals.? In the event that a member of the committee is employed by a member institution belonging to the same athletics conference of the appealing institution, that committee member will not hear the appeal.2.?Appeals are conducted by telephone conference arranged by The National Center for Drug Free Sport for the NCAA. ?NCAA staff, NCAA drug-testing consultants and NCAA legal counsel are normally present during the telephone conference, but do not participate in committee deliberations or voting.3.?The committee prefers not to know the identity of the institution requesting the appeal or the identities of any of the institutional representatives, the student-athlete or his/her representatives. ?Accordingly, during the telephone conference, parties should refer to themselves only by title and should not mention the institution's name.4.?The institution and the student-athlete may include any party on the telephone conference they wish after reporting their names and telephone numbers to Drug Free Sport. ?The institution is required to include the student-athlete and the director of athletics. ?The director of athletics may designate a senior staff member to participate in his/her absence, subject to approval by the committee chair. ?The head coach is recommended to be on the call.5.?The NCAA does not restrict the grounds for an appeal, but an institution bringing an appeal must comply with the requirements set forth in?Section 8.0.? Appeal considerations are outlined below:a.?Procedural challenge:?Either the institution or student-athlete may challenge any procedure relating to the collection or testing of the subject samples. ?If the institution or student-athlete proves it is?more likely than not?that any substantiated problem with the collection or testing procedures?materially affects?a sample's integrity, the drug-test appeal panel may find that no doping violation has occurred.b.?Knowledge challenge:?The student-athlete is responsible for all substances consumed.?However:i.?If the institution or the student-athlete demonstrates that the student-athlete was not aware they had been administered (defined as placed into the student-athlete’s system directly or through food or drink) a substance by another person that later is found to have contained a banned ingredient, then the drug-test appeal committee may determine that no violation has occurred.? In this situation, the student-athlete must show that he or she both did not know?and?could not reasonably have known or suspected (even with the exercise of utmost caution) that he or she had been administered by a third party a substance that is later found to have contained a banned ingredient. ORii.?If the institution or the student-athlete demonstrates that the student-athlete asked specific and reasonable questions about a particular substance, medication or product of the appropriate athletics administrator and the athletics administrator assured the inquiring student-athlete that the substance does not list a banned ingredient, then the drug-test appeal committee may determine that no violation has occurred.? In this situation, the student-athlete must show that he or she both did not know?and?could not reasonably could have known or suspected (even with the exercise of utmost caution) that the information provided by staff was erroneous. In the case where the substance, medication or product reviewed and approved for use by the institution does list a banned substance, this may result in an institutional violation.c.?Reduction of penalty based on mitigating factors: The following will not be considered mitigating factors in a drug test appeal: the type or amount of banned substance detected through the drug test; evidence of the student-athlete’s good character;?the degree of remorse demonstrated by the student-athlete; family hardship or history of family dysfunction; and the degree to which the banned substance?may or may not affect athletic performance.?The drug-test appeal committee may reduce the current legislative sanction to the first 50 percent of the regular season in all sports if the season of competition has not yet begun for that student-athlete or a minimum of the equivalent of the next 50 percent of a season of competition in all sports if the student-athlete tests positive during his or her season of competition when circumstances might indicate a reduction is warranted.?For example:i.?Where it is shown that the institution's drug education program was inadequate and such shortcomings influenced the student-athlete’s judgment regarding the propriety of taking a specific product (a reduction of penalty normally will not be available in the case of admitted street drug use); orii.?A student-athlete’s ability to discern he or she was using a banned substance was due to circumstances beyond the student-athlete’s control.6.?Every attempt will be made to disseminate to the drug-test appeal committee any written materials submitted by the institution and received by Drug Free Sport regarding the appeal.7.?The request for an appeal shall be submitted by the institution within two business days of the confirmation of the positive drug test. ?Required documentation must be submitted by the institution within 45 days of the confirmation of the positive drug test. ?At least five business days before the scheduled appeal, the institution is required to submit to Drug Free Sport a written summary describing the institution’s drug-education program and the grounds for the appeal.8.?The chair of the drug-test appeal committee or designee will open the telephone conference appeal by inviting the institution and its representatives and/or the student-athlete and his/her representatives to provide orally any information they wish to have before the committee. ?The committee prefers that the student-athlete present his/her information immediately after any introductory statements made by the director of athletics.? Opportunity will be given to all parties to have questions asked and answered.9.?Following the presentation by the institution and the question and answer period, the chair will ask the institution and any drug-testing consultants to leave the telephone conference and at that time the drug-test appeal committee will deliberate and render a decision. ?The NCAA staff will contact the director of athletics to report the committee's decision as soon as possible. ?It is the institution's responsibility to inform the student-athlete.10.?In the event that the appeal is accepted and the student-athlete is not sanctioned, no further action regarding the student-athlete's eligibility need be taken. ?In the event that the committee denies the appeal and imposes a sanction, the provisions of NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 will result in either a one year loss of eligibility and being withheld from one full season of competition in all sports, or the student-athlete being withheld from the next 50 percent of the season of competition in all sports.Sports Wagering ActivitiesThe following individuals shall not knowingly participate in sports wagering activities or provide information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition: (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)Staff members of an institution’s athletics department;Non athletics department staff members who have responsibilities within or over the athletics department (e.g., chancellor or president, faculty athletics representative, individual to whom athletics reports);Staff members of a conference office; andStudent-athletes.10.3.1 Scope of Application. The prohibition against sports wagering applies to any institutional practice or any competition (intercollegiate, amateur or professional) in a sport in which the Association conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football and in emerging sports for women. (Adopted: 1/8/07effective 8/1/07, Revised: 3/3/10)10.3.1.1 Exception. The provisions of Bylaw 10.3 are not applicable to traditional wagers between institutions (e.g., traditional rivalry) or in conjunction with particular contests (e.g., bowl games). Items wagered must be representative of the involved institutions or the states in which they are located. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective8/1/07)10.4 Sanctions. The following sanctions for violations of Bylaw 10.3 shall apply:Prospective or enrolled student-athletes found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of eligibility. Institutional staff members found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in Bylaw 19.5.2.2 of the NCAA enforcement procedures, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual’s previous employment at another member institution. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/8/01, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)Transfer Procedure Request for Permission to ContactNCAA legislation states that an athletics staff member (e.g. coach) or other representative of athletics interests shall not make contact, directly or indirectly, with a student at any NCAA or NAIA four- year collegiate institution without first obtaining written permission to contact from the first institution’s Director of Athletics or athletics administrator designee.Therefore, a student-athlete who wishes to transfer from the University of the Sciences to another school must follow the procedure below:Speak with your coach(es) about your intention to transfer.Send an email to a member of the Compliance Office requesting a release that will allow other colleges/universities to have contact with you.Upon receipt of that email, the Compliance Office will contact the student-athlete’s head coach to determine whether the coach will grant the release and, if so, what limitations will be in place.Within seven (7) business days of the student-athlete’s request, the head coach will notify the Compliance Office whether the permission to contact will be granted and, if so, what (if any) restrictions will be included. If the head coach does not respond to the student-athlete’s request within seven business days, the request is considered automatically granted with no conditions.If the request for permission to contact is granted by the head coach, the Compliance Office will draft the written permission to contact and provide it to the student-athlete and to the institution the student-athlete wishes to transfer to upon that institution’s request. Each institution may have their own separate form that the Compliance Office will need to fill out.If the request for permission to contact is denied, the student-athlete will be notified in writing by the Compliance Office and will have a right to appeal the denial pursuant to bylaw 14.5.5.3.9.1 outlined below.One-Time Transfer RulePursuant to NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.9, a student-athlete who transfers from one four-year college/ university to another may be eligible at the second institution without being required to serve an academic year in residence if he/she meets specific criteria and the student-athlete’s first institution certifies in writing that is has no objection to use of the “one-time transfer rule.” If a student-athlete transfers away from USciences and qualifies to use the “one-time transfer rule,” the student-athlete or his/her new institution will send a written request to do so. If the University of the Sciences denies the request to use the onetime transfer rule to permit a student-athlete to compete without serving an academic year in residence, the student-athlete has a right to appeal the denial pursuant to the bylaw 14.5.5.3.9.1 outlined below. For more information on transferring, please speak with someone in the Compliance Office.Intra-Conference Transfer RulePursuant to CACC rules, a student-athlete who transfers within the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) from one member institution to another, and who was listed on the original institution’s squad list in a specific sport, must allow for one academic year to elapse before being eligible to compete in that sport at the certifying CACC institution. If the intermediary year is spent at the certifying CACC institution, the student-athlete is permitted to practice and receive athletic aid pursuant to NCAA DII eligibility rules regarding practice eligibility and athletic aid requirements. A transfer student-athlete admitted after the twelfth day of class may not utilize that semester or quarter for the purpose of establishing residency.Waivers of this CACC policy will be considered by the Transfer Appeal Committee comprised of the members of the Directors Council Executive Committee, the Chair of the Senior Woman’s Administrator Committee and Chair of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. An appeal may only be filed if the student-athlete has qualified for an exception or waiver of the NCAA DII four-year college transfer rule. Further, the waiver request must demonstrate objective evidence that proves the student-athlete’s extraordinary personal hardship merits a waiver of the normal application of the policy. Hearing opportunityPursuant to bylaw, 14.5.5.3.9.1, which was adopted at the 2015 NCAA Convention, if USciences denies the student-athletes his or her written request for the release, the athletics director (or his or her designee) shall inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive calendar days from receipt of a student-athlete’s written request, that he or she, on request, shall be provided a hearing conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of the athletics department (e.g., the office of student affairs; office of the dean of students; or a committee composed of the faculty athletics representative, student-athletes and non-athletics faculty/staff members). The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution’s policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing, including the deadline by which a student-athlete must request such a hearing. The institution shall conduct the hearing and provide written results of the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a student-athlete’s written request for the hearing. The student-athlete shall be provided the opportunity to actively participate (e.g., in person, via telephone) in the hearing. If the institution fails to conduct the hearing and provide written results of the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days, the release shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide a written release to the student-athlete.Academic RequirementsNCAA Staying on Track to GraduateBecause we believe success in the classroom is just as important as winning on the field, we have standards to ensure student-athletes make progress toward a degree – every year and every season. They need to meet these standards to be eligible to play.Division IIA student athlete needs to be enrolled full time with a minimal requirement of 12 credit hours.24 hours of degree credit must be completed each academic year to remain eligible. At least 18 of those hours must be earned between the start of fall classes and spring commencement, 9 credit hours need to be earned per regular academic term, and a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be achieved.All Division II student-athletes must earn at least nine degree credit hours each full-time term to be eligible for the following term.Division II student-athletes must complete their four seasons of competition within the first 10 semesters or 15 quarters of full-time enrollment.Needs to remain in Good Academic Standing, according to institutional policies.Student-Athlete Study HallThe Department of Athletics offers study hall for student athletes throughout the academic year. Please see the Compliance Officer/SWA for more information. University of the Sciences Student Academic Success StandardsTo be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete must meet all University of the Sciences academic policies/regulations, along with the following criteria:1. Full-time status – At the time of competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. Should a student-athlete fall below 12 semester hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition. A waiver of the minimum full-time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program. A student-athlete that drops or withdraws from a class must notify his/her coach and the compliance officer immediately. Graduate student-athletes need to be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credits to be eligible.2. Good academic standing – A student is in good academic standing if the student’s cumulative University of the Sciences grade point average (GPA) is 2.0 or greater or (programs with higher GPA requirements need to be met).A student in academic good standing is eligible for all university activities.A student not in academic good standing is ineligible for athletic competition. University of the Sciences’ Athletic Advisory Board will consider appeals under special circumstances.A student found to be not in good academic standing will be ineligible to practice or compete with the team. In addition, ineligible student-athletes are not permitted to serve as a team manager.3. Satisfactory academic progress – At the conclusion of an academic year, a review will be conducted to determine whether the student-athlete has met satisfactory academic progress standards. A student is making Satisfactory Academic Progress when he/she passes at least 24 semester hours during the academic year (September through August) and meets or exceeds the cumulative GPA requirement. This may include intersession and summer school. If a student-athlete is repeating a course, he/she may not count the credit toward his/her 24 credits if he/she has already received credit for the course.4. 5th Year/Graduate Students: A student-athlete may apply for a hardship waiver, and thereby be granted an additional year of eligibility, if the student-athlete had an injury or illness in the first half of the traditional season and competed in less than 2 or 20% of the scheduled contests (whichever is greater). If the student-athlete returns to competition after the first half of the traditional season, and is re-injured in the second half of the traditional season, the student-athlete is not eligible for a hardship waiver. To apply for a hardship waiver, the student must submit a request to the Compliance Officer. Athletic Training Room PoliciesScope Of Practice"Athletic training" means the form of health care that includes the practice of preventing, recognizing, assessing, managing, treating, disposing of, and reconditioning athletic injuries under the direction of a physician licensed in this state or another qualified, licensed health professional who is authorized to refer for health care services within the scope of the person's license. The University of the Sciences Sports Medicine Staff shall be licensed under the State of Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. With this license, all staff athletic trainers shall practice under the direction of a Pennsylvania licensed team physician.Mission Statement The University of the Sciences Sports Medicine Department strives to provide the intercollegiate student-athletes with the utmost quality health care. In doing so, the Sports Medicine staff is devoted to the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses while maximizing athletic performance. The Sports Medicine Department is dedicated to providing the USciences student-athletes with the latest in sports medicine research and technology, and to create an environment that promotes the total wellness of the student, the athlete, and the person.Statement of Professional Conduct/DisciplineThe Athletic Training staff should always strive to maintain a professional appearance and approach when working in their capacity as a Certified Athletic Trainer. As a representative of University of the Sciences and the Department of Athletics, the Athletic Training staff should always demonstrate professional conduct, as well. At no point is unruly behavior, actions or language tolerated and will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the event. Also, any actions or practices that violate University of the Sciences and the Department of Athletics rules are ground for reprimand and/or dismissal by the Athletics Director and/or Director of Sports Medicine (Head Athletic Trainer). Alcohol and tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, dip, chew, vapors, etc.) use is not allowed during official University of the Sciences athletics events (practices, games, team trips, transportation, dinner, etc.) or in the presence of student – athletes. Use of these products during practices and competitions are violations of NCAA and University of the Sciences Department of Athletics rules and are grounds for immediate dismissal from the event and/or suspension from position at the discretion of the Athletics Director and/or the Director of Sports Medicine (Head Athletic Trainer).*For further information regarding sports medicine please refer to the USciences Department of Athletics Sports Medicine Policy and Procedure Handbook. Recruiting: The Role of the Student-AthleteStudent HostThe role of the student-athlete is an important one in the on-campus recruiting process. Coaches may, on occasion, invite prospective recruits to come to campus and stay overnight in the dorms to experience college life. Only those student-athletes who are full or partial qualifiers according to the NCAA Eligibility Center may serve as student host during their first year in residence. As a student host, it would be your responsibility to show the prospect the campus and entertain them according to the entertainment restrictions addressed below as well as any guidelines set forth by the coaching staff. Student hosts, prospects and coaches are required to complete the proper University paperwork prior to the official visit. Please see the Compliance Officer for all paperwork. EntertainmentAs a student host, you are not to entertain any prospects outside of a 30-mile radius of the institution’s main campus. Also be aware that the university or any staff member or representative of its athletic interests (boosters) may not provide an automobile for use by either you or the prospect during the official visit. Compliance IssuesThe following is a list of rules and regulations that student-athletes should be aware of in the instance of being called upon to act as a student host: If entertainment funds are provided, only you shall be provided money with which to entertain only yourself, the prospect, and the prospect's parents or legal guardians. No cash may be given to the prospect or anyone else. You may not use the entertainment funds to purchase, or otherwise provide the prospect with, gifts of value (e.g. souvenirs or clothing). You are responsible for submitting any receipts and remaining cash from the funds advanced. Special Guest GuidelinesThe following guidelines are provided to address the overnight stay of an Athletic overnight guest visiting through the University of the Sciences Office of Residence Life. Any prospective student wishing to stay overnight as an aid in their decision to attend the University of the Sciences or participate in the athletic program must first contact the Department of Athletics. It will then be determined if the student is in need of this special consideration and make arrangements (per established guidelines) with the Office of Residence Life to accommodate the prospective student. All guests visiting University of the Sciences overnight in on-campus housing must carry a valid form of picture identification. The following guidelines have been established: A person(s) must be pre-designated as a host (through the Athletic Office) for the guest. As a host, it is agreed that the guest will reside in the host's room with prior approval from any roommate(s).The guest MUST produce picture identification and be able to present it at all times for University security and Residence Life Staff. The host is always responsible for the behavior of the guest and as such, will follow all proper guest registration and host procedures established for the residence halls. The guest agrees to abide by all established residence hall rules and regulations and will be apprised of such by their host. Hosts that violate any University policy in the presence of their guest or during his/her visit are subject to judicial sanctions, including, but not limited to the loss of visitation privileges and University probation. In addition, the host (resident) will no longer be permitted to host guests for any University department or office for one year. A guest will be permitted to stay overnight for one evening. Visiting students who are 17 or younger must have written permission from parent(s). In as many cases as possible, guests will know their host and/or others in the room they are to visit.Athletics Communications/Media RelationsThe University of the Sciences Athletic Communications Office is the publicity and media relations office for the University’s 12-sport intercollegiate athletics program. The telephone number for the office is 267-295-3148. The goals of the Athletics Media Relations Office are to effectively communicate to the news media and other interested groups information about our athletics program. The office produces game-day programs and news releases, and maintains the athletic department website and social media as part of its daily activities. It is also responsible for responding to new media inquiries and arranging all media interviews. The other principle duty of the office is to serve as the University’s liaison to various athletic governing bodies such as the NCAA and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.Athletic Communications Functions Media Representatives—the staff serves as representatives to all members of the Athletics Department, from coaches and administrators to student-athletes. Archives—the office records and stores all information dealing with the NCAA athletics teams competing for University of the Sciences Statistics, Event Results—all individual and team statistics are compiled by the athletic communications office for all competition involving Devils teams. Home Events—staffing home events where applicable and hosting visiting members of the media. Photographs—all photographs taken by our photographers are property of the USciences Athletics Department and are filed in the athletic communications office; these include head and shoulder photos, game action photos, and other miscellaneous photos that are available to local, regional, and national publications including your hometown papers, to your high school, and to fill special requests. Honors—The Athletics Communications office works with national organizations and publications to make sure all USciences student-athletes receive appropriate regional and national honors and recognition. Internet—information provided by USciences is available through many Internet sites, providing a link directly from Devils Athletics to fans worldwide. Our website is Media PoliciesPost-game InterviewsOn-site post-game interviews can be arranged with the director of athletic communications, and must be conducted after a brief period for coaches and athletes to cool down.Phone InterviewsAll interviews with University of the Sciences student-athletes and coaches should be arranged through the director of athletic communications. It is preferred that members of the media wishing to conduct phone interviews supply a number for the student-athlete to contact the reporter.Student-Athlete Interviews “Fans judge you as an athlete according to how you perform during competition. They judge you as a person according to how you perform with the media. If fans develop a good impression of you through the media, especially when things are not going well in competition, the benefits to you can be significant” (NFL Media Relations Handbook).Making yourself available for interviews is important for several reasons. First, you benefit. You learn skills of communication that will be an asset forever. Second, your team and program benefit from the exposure. Third, the fans who help support our programs become more committed and involved because of media coverage. An equally important impact of your relationship with the media and your willingness to do interviews is the impact it will have on young people who, in the future, will consider attending USciences either as a student or a student-athlete. You learned about USciences through coaches and student-athletes who competed before you. Now the next generation of Devils student-athletes will learn from you.Following the conclusion of games, coaches and student-athletes are expected to makethemselves available for media interviews, when applicable, within a reasonable amount of time (generally after a 10-minute “cooling-off” period). Post-game interviews will normally be conducted either in front of a group of media, as a one-on-one interview, or a live interview on radio or our webstream. While it is understood that after a tough loss talking to the media may be difficult, you are still expected to be cordial and available to the media after all wins and losses no matter what has transpired in the event.Learning how to deal with the media is a process that is important to you educationally and professionally, to you team and its perception by the public and to the University of the Sciences. The following media guidelines should help you in dealing with the news media. 1. Never agree to any non-game day interview unless the interview has been arranged by the Athletics Communications Office. Your telephone number will not be given to the media unless you give permission. This allows you to avoid contact with unauthorized persons who may attempt to gain and use information for gambling or other questionable purposes. 2. Reporters, both print and electronic, are interested in reporting the games and personalities as facts – these facts are based on their interpretations. They are not necessarily there to make you look good, nor are they there to make you look bad. They have a job to do and it is important that you understand and cooperate wherever possible. How effectively you deal with the news media reflects directly on how they feel about you and your team. If you have concerns about the reporter, his or her questions or the tone of the interview, please see a member of the Athletics Communications staff. 3. You have a responsibility to the University of the Sciences, your coaches and teammates, as well as yourself to cooperate with the media. You are public figures and role models by virtue of your participation in the University’s athletics program. What you do is of interest to fans of the University of the Sciences teams and to the people in your home region who are interested in intercollegiate athletics. Remember that the public’s acceptance of you, your team and the University is developed by the impressions made during the interview process, the resulting stories, and your behavior. 4. Dealing with the news media can be a learning experience. You can develop communication skills that are not only helpful in your intercollegiate career but also to your future professional and business careers. 5. Be positive whenever possible when talking about your teammates, coaches and team. Praise your teammates. Every great running back needs a good offensive line. Every high scorer needs teammates who pass the ball. Avoid negatives as they breed discontent and trouble. 6. Be human. Let reporters see and learn of other things about you besides your role as an athlete. Let the Athletics Communications Office know of those things such as fraternity or sorority involvement, special class research projects, awards, hobbies, etc. They add depth to your story and often help “sell” you as a feature story for a reporter. 7. Assume you are “on the record”. When reporters are present, don’t say anything you would not want to see in print, on the internet or on the air. Don’t forget that microphones are extremely sensitive and cameras have zoom lenses. If you can see them, assume you are being recorded. 8. Treat a telephone interview as you would an in-person interview. Just because it may be more conversational, don’t do or say things you wouldn’t do in a face-to-face interview. Please remember...When doing interviews, try to relax and be yourself. Communicating with the media is a learning opportunity that is not readily available to all students, and working with the media is part of your role as a Division II student-athlete. The media is always going to be around, so you won’t be able to avoid them forever. It is important to be available and to be cooperative. Remember that you are the expert - they are asking you the questions because they don’t have the answers. You are in command of what you say. Have fun with it and try to enjoy the process. The experience will be more pleasing the more cooperative and positive you are. If you ever have any concerns or anxieties about doing interviews, please talk to a member of the Athletic Communications Office. We are happy to help you get more comfortable with the experience.If you have any questions concerning these guidelines, please feel free to visit the Athletics Communications officeSAACWhat is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee? (SAAC)A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.The information that follows will assist you in understanding how the network of SAACs, from individual campus committees to the conference and/or national committees, interact and support one another to shape intercollegiate athletics policy and enhance the student-athlete experience.Division II SAAC Mission StatementThe mission of the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image.Division II SAAC Guiding PrinciplesThe Division II SAAC will be guided by the following principles: ethics, integrity, fairness and respect for diversity, which shall include attention to gender, race, ethnicity and erning RuleWe, as the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, will ultimately hold one another accountable for all actions, particularly those actions taking place during the SAAC meetingUniversity of the Sciences Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)Constitution ?Article I?The name of this organization?shall be?“University of the Sciences Student Athlete Advisory Council”Article IISection 1.?????? To streamline and promote efficient communication between the University of the Sciences Athletic Department Administration and the Student-Athlete population; and provide suggestions on programs designed to serve student welfare.Section 2.?????? To actively encourage more involvement of the Student-Athletes in campus and community projects; to enhance the public relations of the University of the Sciences’ athletes.Section 3.?????? To encourage communication and unity between and among The University of the Sciences’ athletic teams, athletic trainers and the cheerleading squad.Section 4.?????? To design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness.?Article III?MembershipSection 1.?????? Each member must be enrolled at the University of the Sciences as a full time student and be listed on his/her respective team as an active member or one year past their athletic eligibility.?Section 2.?????? Council Representatives are appointed by their respective coaches. Each member serves a one-year term, but may be re-elected. In the spring of each year, teams should select their representatives for the upcoming year.All student-athletes, not on academic and/or disciplinary probation, are eligible for appointment. All interested students are encouraged to get involved, but each should carefully consider his/her academic and athletic responsibilities before making additional commitment to membership on the council.?Section 3.?????? The SAAC shall be comprised of two representatives from each varsity team sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.The Athletic Director (AD), Compliance Officer (CO), Senior Womens’ Administrator (SWA), Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) and Director of Athletics Communications (DAC), shall serve as ex-officio members of the Board.Section 4.?????? Membership can be terminated by one of the following ways:Resignation by the member.By two-thirds vote of Council members.Dismissed by request of respected team or coach of member.Academic or disciplinary probation.Article IV?Officers & Duties?President: ? Shall preside over Athletic Council meetings and shall appoint the chairs of the standing committees. Shall be in charge of developing an agenda for each meeting with assistance from the Athletic Director as needed.Vice?President: ?Shall act in absence of the President. Shall assist President in the development of the agenda for each meeting.Secretary:??Will be responsible for taking minutes for the meetings and is responsible for publishing minutes and distributing them to all members prior to the next meeting. The Athletic Director office staff will assist.About the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)Mission StatementThe Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference will foster outstanding academic achievement and meaningful engagement within the community while maintaining a highly-competitive athletics atmosphere. The conference will continue to place a primary emphasis on the welfare of student-athletes, their preparation to thrive in their lives beyond the collegiate experience and the development of leadership skills through ongoing assessment. The CACC strives to be the best Division II athletic conference nationally.About the CACCThe Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference composed of 14 institutions in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The member institutions are Bloomfield College, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Concordia (N.Y.) College, Dominican (N.Y.) College, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Nyack College, Post University, University of the Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University and Wilmington University.The CACC was founded in 1961. A meeting of eight schools was arranged and hosted by Norm Wilhelmi, Athletic Director at The King's (N.Y.) College. The meeting resulted in the forming a new conference, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The conference included eight original members in the fall of 1961. They were Bloomfield College, Dowling College, The King's College, Marist College, Monmouth College, Nyack College, C.W. Post College and Southampton College.After years of transition and membership changes, NAIA members Bloomfield College, Caldwell College, Dominican College, Georgian Court College, Nyack College, Teikyo-Post University and St. Thomas Aquinas College made application to the NCAA Division II. The seven schools applied for membership in the fall of 1998. In 2002 the CACC qualified for NCAA Division II Provisional Conference Status and it achieved Active Status in July of 2004. Six schools: Bloomfield College, Caldwell College, Dominican College, Felician College, Georgian Court College and Post University, became full Division II members in 2002-03. Holy Family College, Goldey-Beacom College, Nyack College and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia became active DII members in 2003-04, followed by Wilmington College in 2004-05.During the span from 1999-2009, the conference underwent numerous changes in addition to upgrading to Division II. In 1999, St. Thomas Aquinas left the conference and five new members joined. Felician College, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family College, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Wilmington College, all NAIA schools, immediately applied for Division II status upon becoming members. In 2000, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) boosted the membership to 12 schools and that number grew to 13 in 2005 as Philadelphia University, now Thomas Jefferson University, started active membership. NJIT moved on to Division I status after the 2005-06 season. The addition of Chestnut Hill College in 2007 and Concordia College in 2009 brought the CACC to 14 members. Only four conferences in Division II have more members.The CACC currently offers 16 championship sports, including men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, and men's and women's track & field. Currently, nine of the CACC's season-ending tournaments lead to automatic NCAA qualifications including women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's basketball, softball, baseball and men's golf.Off the court and field, the CACC and its student-athletes take pride in the balance between academics and athletics. The CACC finished tied for fourth nationally among Division II Conferences for the graduation rate of its student-athletes, according to the latest NCAA report. Furthermore, the conference established its inaugural All-Academic team in the fall of 2004 and the number of names on the list continues to grow each year.CACC Code of Sportsmanship and Ethical ConductPhilosophyIn accordance with its Mission Statement and the NCAA Principle of Sportsmanship, the CACC is committed to promoting and developing the principles of fair play, accountability, amateurism, and integrity amongst the member institutions. We believe that athletics is an integral part of the student-athlete’s overall educational experience and strive to educate all participants in athletic contests to conduct themselves with civility, dignity and respect for opponents. Basic PrinciplesAs a member of the CACC, we agree to:1. Adhere to NCAA rules and Division II philosophy.2. Treat CACC members and all opponents with respect and dignity in victory and defeat.3. Treat coaches and officials with respect and dignity.4. Show maturity and integrity in conduct both on and off the field of play.5. Place the welfare of the student-athlete at the forefront of our operating principles.6. Observe and support the spirit and rules of the game .7. Serve as gracious hosts to our opponents and exhibit conduct portraying ourselves as worthy guests.8. Encourage and promote a positive game environment and take appropriate action for any incidents that are inconsistent with CACC standards of conduct.I. Unsportsmanlike and Unethical ConductThe CACC shall neither condone nor ignore unsportsmanlike and/or unethical conduct by student-athletes, coaches, spectators, administrators, or staff. Definition: Unsportsmanlike/Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to the following:1. Physical and verbal acts that would incite spectators or student-athletes.2. Threatening gestures or words. 3.Obscenities, and race, religious, nationality, or sex-based statements whether spoken, signed, gestured, written, or printed.4. Public criticism of officials, conference officers, the conference in general, or other member institutions or their employees.5. Confrontations between officials and student-athletes or their coaches.6. Confrontations between student-athletes or coaches from opposing teams that exceed socially acceptable behavior.7. Any other act that would negatively affect the image and reputation of the institution, sport, CACC, or NCAA.8. Conduct that results in a coach or player’s ejection from the game.[Reference: NCAA Bylaw 10]Procedure for Reporting Unsportsmanlike Conduct1. Any individual may report an incident of unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct, provided that the individual first reports the incident to the Director of Athletics of a member institution. 2. The Head Coach must notify his or her Director of Athletics of any incident of unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct by any member of his or her coaching staff or by any player within 24 hours of the end of the contest (if the contest is on a Saturday, then the Head Coach has until 12:00 noon on the following Monday to report the incident). 3. For an incident committed by someone other than the coaching staff or players (such as spectators or athletics department staff), the event manager/site supervisor of the host institution (or his or her designee) must report the incident to the Director of Athletics within the same timeframe. 4. The Director of Athletics (or his or her designee) in conjunction with the Head Coach or Event Manager must prepare an incident report concerning the alleged unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct and submit it to the Commissioner of the CACC and the Chairperson of the Ethics and Infractions Committee within 24 hours after being notified of the incident. If the incident occurs on a Saturday, the form shall be completed and submitted no later than noon on the Monday immediately following the contest. The form must be e-mailed by the Director of Athletics and then subsequently faxed on the same day with appropriate signatures. 5. Within 24 hours after a report is submitted, the institution(s) shall provide the Ethics Committee with information regarding disciplinary action if any, imposed by the institution as a result of the incident.6. The Ethics and Infractions Committee will review the incident, and shall make a good faith effort to complete its investigation and submit a report and recommendation to the Commissioner within 72 hours of receipt of the incident report. In reaching its decision the Committee shall determine whether to accept the disciplinary action, if any, assessed by the institution or impose an additional penalty if the Committee finds that a violation has occurred. 7. A coaches’ failure to report an incident within the required time period will result in a warning for a first-time violation. If a coach fails a second time during the season to report an incident within the required time period, he or she will be suspended from the next two contests.8. If the Director of Athletics fails to submit an incident report within the required timeframe, the member institution will be fined the sum of $250. If the Director of Athletics commits a second violation of this procedure during the season, the team in question will be ineligible for CACC post-season competition for that entire academic year. II. Ethics and Infractions Committee1. The Ethics and Infractions Committee consists of members of the athletics department staffs from the member institutions, a Faculty Athletics Representative, and a current student-athlete who is a member of the Conference SAAC committee. The CACC Commissioner is an ex officio member of the committee. The Ethics and Infractions Committee shall review reports and/or complaints of alleged unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct, conduct any necessary investigation, and make decisions regarding appropriate disciplinary action. 2. Any member of the Ethics and Infractions Committee whose institution is involved in the incident under review shall recuse himself or herself and shall not be eligible to participate in investigating the incident, nor shall he/she be eligible to vote on any disciplinary action to be taken. 3. Two-thirds of the eligible membership (i.e., members other than those required to recuse themselves) shall constitute a quorum. Final decisions including any disciplinary action shall be reached by a majority vote of the eligible membership. However, the vote is only valid if a quorum is present. 4. Institutions and their personnel are expected to fully cooperate with the Ethics and Infractions Committee’s efforts to investigate alleged unsportsmanlike or unethical behavior.Disciplinary Action1. Any coach or student-athlete is subject to any penalties and/or sanctions imposed under NCAA rules and regulations specific to their sport for unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct. In addition, the Ethics and Infractions Committee may impose additional sanctions for the following instances of misconduct:a. Fighting with teammates, opposing team members, coaches, officials, or spectators.b. Intentional physical contact with an official.c. Abusive/inappropriate language.d. Multiple violations of this code. 2. Any other member of an athletics department staff who engages in unsportsmanlike/unethical conduct will be subject to sanctions imposed by the Ethics and Infractions Committee. III. ResponsibilitiesA. Institutional: It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure that sportsmanship and ethical conduct are displayed by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all athletic events. The athletics director shall be responsible for annually reviewing precisely what is meant by unacceptable conduct, as set forth in this code, as well as applicable NCAA rules governing unacceptable conduct, with all athletics groups. B. Commissioner: The Commissioner of the CACC shall monitor and enforce the Conference policy on sportsmanship and ethical conduct, including enforcement of any disciplinary action imposed by the Ethics and Infractions Committee. The Commissioner of the CACC shall distribute the code of conduct agreement form for officials to each of the assignors. The assignors shall be responsible for reviewing the code of conduct with the officials. C. Athletics Administrators: It is incumbent upon institutional administrators to create a positive environment for all athletic contests and a hospitable setting for visiting teams. Each host institution is required to designate a game manager for each home contest. The host athletics administrator has the authority to suspend immediately any contest that develops into an unsafe environment for either participants or spectators.Before each CACC season, the athletic director shall ensure that every student-athlete receives a copy of this code and signs the student-athlete statement. Before each CACC season, the athletic director shall ensure that members of the coaching staff and athletics department staff receive a copy of this code and sign the code of conduct agreement form. D. Coaches: Coaches have the highest degree of influence over the student-athletes in their programs. Student-athletes should be taught and follow high standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. It is imperative that the coach demonstrate a good example of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. At no time should a coach engage in any type of communication, verbal or otherwise, with fans and spectators.The coach shall:Display appropriate sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Teach and reinforce player’s proper sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Review and discuss NCCA rules and regulations specific to their sport, including rules governing penalties for misconduct, with the coaching staff and players.Make every attempt to control the behavior of the coaching staff and players before, during and after the contest. If a fight occurs, do everything possible to keep uninvolved players out of the fight. Follow the designated procedure for reporting all incidents of unsportsmanlike or unethical conduct.E. Student-Athletes: CACC student-athletes must understand that they are perhaps the most visible representatives of their institutions, the conference, the NCAA, and themselves. Student-athletes at CACC institutions are expected to treat opponents and game officials with civility, dignity and respect. At no time should a student-athlete engage in any type of communication, verbal or otherwise, with fans and spectators. There will be no tolerance for taunting, fighting or other acts of aggression that demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct or unethical behavior. F. Spectators: The Conference hopes and believes that the establishment of the principles outlined in this policy will create an atmosphere that will attract more fans to our events and ensure a positive intercollegiate experience. The CACC Student-athlete Conduct Statement shall be read prior to each contest by a student-athlete from the home team. In addition, the Sports Information Director of each member institution shall ensure that the CACC Student-athlete Conduct Statement is printed in the game day program. It is expected that all spectators will behave in an appropriate manner. It is the responsibility of the host athletics administrator to monitor the behavior of spectators and when necessary, take necessary action to promote a positive game environment. Promotion of Sportsmanship and Ethical ConductA. Before each CACC game, a student-athlete from each team shall read the following statement to spectators through a public address announcement, and the statement shall also be printed in the game day program: Good (afternoon/evening) and welcome to our CACC contest between (HOME) and (AWAY). As Division II student-athletes, we promote good sportsmanship and a positive game environment at all of our contests. We expect that you, as spectators will do the same. We request that you cooperate and support participants, coaches, officials and fellow spectators in a positive and mature manner. We encourage you to enthusiastically support your team! However, please refrain from using profanity, racial, ethnic or sexual comments or any other inappropriate behavior including the consumption or possession of alcohol and tobacco, because it will not be tolerated and is grounds for removal from this event. Thank you for your support and enjoy the game!CACC Student-Athlete Advisory CommitteeConstitutionArticle IA. PurposeTo streamline and promote efficient communication between member school of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) and their student-athlete population.To provide the student-athlete population of member schools with an opportunity to more effectively communicate with the CACC Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) and member school SAAC’s and to provide suggestions for programs designed to serve their needs.To actively encourage more involvement of all student-athletes in campus and community projects.To design, implement and give tools to programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness and community service.Article IIA. MembershipEach school shall have 2 representatives, one male and one female except for Georgian Court University who shall have 2 female representatives. The alternates shall be a male and a female should one or both representatives not attend a CACC SAAC function. (2/11/07)The CACC representative to NCAA SAAC will be selected from current members of the CACC SAAC.Minimum qualifications include but are not limited to:Academic eligibility during appointment,Consistency with CACC SAAC purposesAttendance at bi-yearly meetings (by member or alternate.)Article IIIA. MeetingsThe SAAC shall meet twice during the year, once in late Summer or early Fall and again in the Spring with the specific dates being determined by the previous year’s committee.Each CACC school is required to send one representative to each meeting and suggests sending a student alternate (preferably one male and one female representative from each institution.)The SAAC Advisors are required to meet at the same institution and time as the students are meeting.The Executive Board of the CACC, made up of a president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer, reserves the right to call additional meetings when necessary.SAAC is a committee in which students are nominated and participate voluntary, and we request that duties be taken seriously, and therefore, all efforts should be made to attend both the meetings and consequently other additional meetings called for by the Executive Board. If one or both members cannot attend, review of one or both member’s commitment shall be taken under advisement by the remaining SAAC members and action shall be decided upon.Article IVA. Officers’ DutiesExecutive Board and Duties:PresidentPresides over the meetings.Serves as liaison to the Executive Council of the CACC. If thePresident cannot attend, the CACC SAAC Vice President will attend.Can request special meeting outside of the bi yearly meetings should circumstances require such.Vice PresidentAssists the PresidentRepresents the President at meetings when the President cannot attend.Secretary/Treasurer (one person)Keeps the written records, including attendance and active minutes, of all CACC SAAC meetings.Performs such duties that are incidental to the office and are required by the office by the council.Disseminates materials when necessary.B. Terms of OfficeAll officers shall serve for a term of one year.An officer shall be eligible for reelection for consecutive terms providing he/she meets CACC SAAC eligibility.At the annual spring meeting, the voting of officers will be held.Article VA. VotingEach member of the committee has only one vote.The majority of members present decide the vote. The style of voting will be determined by the issue and the committee.Nine member schools must be present for a quorum.In case of a tie there will be a revote. If a tie remains the issue is defeated.Article VIA. AmendmentsAmendments to this constitution must be introduced to the Executive Board for distribution one month prior to the next meeting. Voting shall occur at the meeting following introduction, with the amendment taking effect following that CACC SAAC approval.Amendments must be distributed to members at least two weeks prior to the next CACC SAAC meeting. ................
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