Student-Athlete Handbook

IU EAST STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK (pdf version)

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

The Indiana University East Student-Athlete Handbook has been prepared for IU East student-athletes and their parents to become better acquainted with procedures and general regulations that have been established by the university, the River States Conference (RSC), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Many rules apply to you, the student-athlete. The IU East Athletic Department will be happy to assist you with any questions. Never hesitate to ask questions about what policies might govern a particular action - it may impact your eligibility. Students also need to be aware of a university publication - the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct - that explains the rules of appropriate student behavior at Indiana University East. Head coaches may have higher standards for student-athletes than are expected of other IU East students. Make sure you are aware of these expectations and your rights and responsibilities as an IU East student-athlete.

Keep this handbook to use as a reference for important information while you are a student-athlete. This handbook only contains general guidelines. Student-athletes will be held responsible for following all athletic department policies, whether provided by individual teams, specific athletics department offices, or the department as a whole.

INTRODUCTION

Student athletic programs are a longstanding and integral part of Indiana University East. Participants in the university’s athletic programs - students, coaches, and other faculty and staff (collectively “participants”) - are covered by the laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to other members of the university community. In addition, these participants and IU East are subject to a wide variety of requirements promulgated by Indiana University, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the River States Conference, professional coaches’ and sports’ organizations and federal and state government authorities (collectively “requirements”) designed to protect student athletes, ensure the integrity of the university’s athletic programs and promote fair competition. Indiana University is committed to full compliance with all of these requirements, and engages in extensive oversight, education and training to ensure that all participants in student athletic programs understand and comply with them.

The university’s approach, however, reflects a deeper commitment to the spirit of fair, honest, skillful, and civil competition that these requirements are designed to facilitate. This statement articulates the fundamental principles of conduct for all participants in student athletic programs and for those members of the university community responsible for overseeing that conduct. This statement does not in any way replace the specific standards to which participants in student athletic programs are held. Nor does it replace or modify the terms of the Code of Student Conduct, which apply to the conduct of all Indiana University East students. Instead, it reaffirms the fundamental values of those programs, and reminds members of the university community that conduct inconsistent with those values is inappropriate and will not be tolerated.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

Red Wolves Athletics serves to provide a quality collegiate athletic experience to student-athletes who are committed to learning skills to enhance their academic experience, servant leadership, and equip them with the skills necessary to excel in future careers. Through competition at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level, student-athletes will be able to set individual and team goals at the conference and national levels. Striving to reach these goals will enable our student-athletes to develop an unmatched work-ethic and achieve recognition.

The Administration Shall:
• Carry out the overall mission of the university through the vehicle of intercollegiate athletics.
• Maintain integrity by adhering to the university’s scholarly, ethical, social and moral standards.
• Provide qualified and interested students with an opportunity to participate in a well-rounded schedule of intercollegiate athletic competition.
• Conduct athletic contests, when feasible, between IU East and various colleges of approximate likeness in size, structure, and philosophy.
• Offer an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administration to witness and enjoy good wholesome intercollegiate athletic competition.

DEFINITION OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE

A student becomes a student-athlete when his or her enrollment is solicited by a member of the athletics staff or other representatives of athletics with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Walk-on students become student-athletes when the student reports for an intercollegiate squad and their name is entered on the athletic file.

It is the responsibility of each student-athlete and student participant to abide by the policies and procedures established by each head coach, the Athletic Department, Indiana University East, RSC and NAIA.

The Student-Athlete Shall:
• Learn teamwork and group decision making as well as personal sacrifices in reaching common goals.
• Aid in assisting the IU East community to develop school spirit.
• Want to do their best rather than be the best.
• Always play fairly and according to the rules, believing that athletics contributes to character and personality development.
• Learn to manage one’s strengths and weaknesses and test the limits of his or her abilities.
• Encourage physical skill development and emotional control and foster good sportsmanship, school spirit and loyalty.
• Develop strength, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness necessary for the sport and as a precursor to a lifetime program of fitness.

WHAT IS SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) at IU East is an active group of student-athletes dedicated to providing a voice for the interests of the varsity student-athletes. The committee focuses on fostering companionship in areas such as: academics, community service, university relations, student-athlete welfare and career development. See the SAAC bylaws for details about this organization.

Goals
• Quickly and efficiently solve problems that are brought to the attention of SAAC members.
• Encourage teamwork, common purpose and camaraderie between teams and student-athletes.
• Promote and support the overall mission of the IU East Athletic Department.
• Provide feedback and insight into athletic department issues.
• Build a sense of community within the athletic program involving all varsity sports. Embody the voice of the student-athlete.

NAIA CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is a governing body of athletic programs of nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Its mission is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educational experience. In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspects of sport. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every studentathlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. This program will educate and create awareness of the positive character-building traits afforded by sports and return integrity to competition at the collegiate and youth levels while impacting all of society.

Respect
Those associated with sport show respect by treating themselves, other persons, institutions and their sport according to the highest standards of conduct. It implies civilized and gracious behavior to players, coaches, fans and parents.

Responsibility
Athletes show responsibility by making academic progress toward graduation their top priority. They solve problems rather than make excuses, and are reliable team players. Students should be accountable for their actions and decisions, and coaches and administrators should maintain high standards of competence and conduct.

Integrity
For student competitors and their coaches, integrity means keeping commitments and conducting honest behavior. Coaches must subscribe to and practice the Coaches Code and Code of Ethics and student-athletes must know and understand the Champions of Character Student-Athlete Pledge.

Servant Leadership
This core value refers to putting the group first and becoming responsible for personal and group roles while performing at your best. Students demonstrating servant leadership have a primary purpose of serving others while striving to become a personal and team leader. The servant-leader provides a critical service to society and the great gift of good example.

Sportsmanship
The conduct of educational sports according to the highest standards is our expectation for sportsmanship. Administrators, coaches, students, fans and parents are expected to act correctly even when others do not, and demonstrate fairness and equity in all contests and relationships.

RIVER STATES CONFERENCE (RSC)

The RSC is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and recognizes its responsibility to operate in a manner consistent with the minimum standards of the NAIA. The purpose of this conference is to regulate, control and promote all of the recognized conference sports and to insure that athletic activities of the colleges and universities constituting the conference be maintained on an ethical plane.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS - 1972

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (20 U.S.C. Section 1681)

IU East prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in its educational programs and activities, including athletics. Pursuant to Title IX, the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy governs the university’s response to discrimination based on sex or gender, and all forms of sexual misconduct (which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation and stalking). You are encouraged to read the Sexual Misconduct Policy & Procedures (policies.iu.edu) to understand how the University addresses sexual misconduct, and also visit StopSexualViolence.iu.edu to learn what to do if you or someone you know has experienced sexual misconduct.

If you have any questions about Title IX or the Sexual Misconduct Policy, contact Human Resources at iuehr@iue.edu.

TITLE IX Requirements

REQUIREMENT #1 – PARTICIPATION, Three Prong Test
• Prong One: Proportionality: Male and female athletes are “substantially proportionate” to their respective undergraduate enrollments OR
• Prong Two: Demonstrate a history and continuing practice of expanding opportunities or the underrepresented sex (usually females) OR
• Prong Three: Completely and effectively accommodate the interests and abilities of the underrepresented sex.

REQUIREMENT #2 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Total scholarship dollars allocated to male and female sport teams do not have to be equal, but must be in proportion to the percentage of male and female student-athletes.
• Example: If 60% of the athletes are male, then 60% of the scholarship money is to be allocated to the male athletes.

REQUIREMENT #3 - OTHER PROGRAM AREAS
Comparisons are to be made between male and female programs in their entirety, not sport by sport. Also, Title IX does not require that each team get exactly the same services and supplies or that equal dollars are spent between the sport teams (Javits Amendment). Rather, they must receive fair treatment and benefits. In assessing these program areas schools need to evaluate the quality, amount, suitability, maintenance and replacement, and availability. (Reith, Women’s Sports Foundation, 2004).

ACADEMIC POLICIES

The Red Wolf Way

The Red Wolf Way is a code, an ethos to guide you to make those good choices that will assist you in becoming the best student-athlete possible. You are expected to adopt, know and adhere to this code of conduct that covers academic and behavioral guidelines to help shape your character on and off the field. They are shared throughout this handbook.

Academic Support

We are here to support you athletically, but more importantly academically. After all, you are a student first and an athlete second. We have compiled a few different ways in which we monitor your success as a student here at IU East and to share with you some campus resources you may find helpful to improving your academic progress. We have also included the policy for study tables and academic progress meetings. As a student-athlete it is mandatory that you attend both of these. We want nothing more than to prepare you for your future and help you obtain your IU degree in a timely manner.

IU East Student-Athlete Academic Success Coach will use several tools to monitor student-athlete progress toward earning their degree:

SER (Student Engagement Roster) - SER is the IU electronic software to track student attendance and progress. IU East students are able to view SER progress reports. IU faculty is required to report student attendance and academic progress at least twice a semester, during week 3 of classes and at mid-term. Student-athletes are required to review the reports and use the feedback to improve their grades.

Academic Progress Meetings- Student-athletes are required to meet bi-weekly with their success coach for 15-20 minutes. Student-athletes should come to these meetings prepared to discuss their past and future assignments, grades received and time management techniques to help manage their class and athletic schedules. Grade progress will be reviewed via Canvas. Student-athletes are expected to schedule these meetings with their corresponding success coach. You are responsible for attending each meeting. Any absence from these academic progress meetings without prior communication will result in an email to the coach, and the appropriate discipline will be enforced. You are required to make up a missed meeting.

Athletic Hold- Every Red Wolf has an athletic hold on their record. This is done to ensure student-athletes stay enrolled in a minimum 12 credit hours. Athletic holds are reset multiple times during each semester to facilitate class registration. Red Wolves student-athletes are required to check in with their coaches and success coach before dropping any classes.

Red Wolf Way: Academics Advice

As a part of the Red Wolf Way, we expect our student-athletes to be successful. Making sure to adhere to the following expectations will help keep you on track to keeping your grades up in order to complete your IU degree in a timely manner.
• Never drop below 12 credit hours. If you feel you need to drop a class, consult Kristan or Brett and your coaches before doing so.
• See your advisor and register for classes promptly. As a student-athlete, you will be scheduling around practices and maybe even a job. It is important that you register as early as possible to help get the classes you need at the most convenient times.
• Make sure your financial aid is prepared in a timely fashion and direct deposit is arranged. Be sure to purchase textbooks at least 3-5 days prior to the start of the semester. Make sure they are delivered before classes start.
• If you are struggling with coursework, let us know. We want to help you be the best you can be, and we can’t help you if we don’t know what is going on. Don’t be embarrassed. We are here to connect you to resources that are available to you as a student at IU East.
• Do not wait until the last minute to study and/or prepare for exams and papers. Winners prepare well in advance of the big contest. You should prepare for your exams at least a week in advance of the test date. Cramming for exams will not help you.
• Attend Study Tables, Academic Progress Meetings, Tutoring sessions and any other academic meetings promptly and regularly.
• Hold each other accountable to the Red Wolf Way. When you and your teammates do well academically, pat each other on the back and say good job.

NAIA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES:

Freshman Eligibility Rule

1. An entering freshman student must be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good standing as defined by the enrolling institution.

2. An entering freshman student must meet two of the three entry-level requirements:
a.) A minimum score of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math sections only)
Note: The test score must be achieved at a single test sitting administered by a certified tester on a national, international or official state assessment testing date to apply to this requirement. A test taken under any conditions other than those listed is considered by both testing agencies to be a residual test and cannot be used for certification purposes. The ACT/SAT must be taken prior to the beginning of the term in which the student initially participates.
b.) An overall high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
c.) Graduate in the top 50% of his or her high school graduating class
**Students not meeting at least two of the three standards shall be denied
athletics participation at a member institution for the first full year of attendance (2 semesters) that such a student is identified with any institution(s).

3. Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 institutional credit hours at the time of participation.

4. Student must maintain institutional identification during any term of participation.

5. Student must have passed a minimum of 9 institutional credit hours prior to identification for the second term of attendance. Only those institutional credit hours earned after identification (at any institution) may be applied toward meeting the 9 institutional credit hour rule for a second-term freshman.

6. After completion of the second semester term of attendance and from then on, a student must have accumulated a minimum of 24 institutional credit hours in the two immediately previous terms of attendance.
**No more than 12 institutional credit hours earned during summers and/or during non-terms may be applied to meet the 24 institutional credit-hour requirement. Such credit must be earned after one or both of the two immediately previous terms of attendance.

7. Student must be making normal progress toward a recognized baccalaureate degree and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

8. Upon reaching junior academic standing, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

9. To participate the second season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 24 semester institutional credit hours. To participate the third season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 48 semester institutional credit hours. To participate the fourth season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 72 semester institutional credit hours, at least 48 semester hours of which must be in general education and/or in the student’s major field of study.

**Please note: If at any point an athlete becomes ineligible, there is a strong possibility he or she will not receive athletic scholarship money

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Attending class is not a choice, it is a requirement. If you want to participate in extracurricular activities you have to go to class and perform well in the classroom. Missing class for a contest is excused ONLY when the proper procedures are followed.

Introduce yourself to professors- During the first week of school you MUST provide your instructor a schedule (provided by your coach) of the dates during designated times when you have contests. This will give your professors designated times when you will not be in class. A professor may suggest that you do not take this class due to amount of class time you would miss. Make sure you and your instructor are on the same page.

Contact professors at least 48 hours prior to leaving for any away events- Coaches are not allowed to speak to faculty regarding you or your grades. Therefore, it is on your shoulders to make arrangements for any class time you may miss. You are encouraged to send an email for documentation purposes as well as verbally communicate with your instructor.

Do not miss class for practice- This is unacceptable and grounds for disciplinary action. You are responsible for making sure your class times do not conflict with your practice schedule. If you must take a class that does conflict with practice time, then you need to hold that conversation with your coach prior to registering.

Red Wolf Way: Classroom Expectations

As part of ‘The Red Wolf Way’ you are expected to do the following regarding classroom behavior:
• Be on time for class.
• Sit in the first 3 rows of every class.
• Keep track of all deadlines and due dates by using a planner.
• Take quality notes in each class. Do not sleep in class.
• Turn off your cell phone and other devices while in class. NO TEXTING! No headphones!
• Online classroom attendance is equally required- When taking online classes, you must log in and complete online learning as instructed by the teacher of the course.

STUDY TABLES

The term “Study Table” refers to a set number of hours that student-athletes must complete each week. The number of hours is a joint decision between the athletic department, coaches and athletic advisors. Coaches and athletic advisors address study table violations. It is up to you to determine how long you stay on study tables based off your academic performance.

Freshmen: All incoming freshmen for the fall semester are required to attend study tables four (4) hours per week. If these hours are not met each week, they will be added on to the following week’s hours. If hours continue to go unmet, you can find yourself in danger of not being allowed to compete or travel until hours are made up.

For the spring semester

If GPA is 3.00 and above, student is exempt from study tables.

If GPA is between 2.99 and 2.76, student is required to complete (4) hours per week. If GPA is between 2.75 and 2.26, student is required to complete (6) hours per week. If GPA is 2.25 or below, student is required to complete (8) hours per week.”

Returning Students: Study table hours are required for those who do not make the cumulative GPA requirements. This will be assessed at the end of every semester.

If GPA is 3.00 and above, student is exempt from study tables.

Transfer Students: During your first semester here at IU East, you will be required to put in four (4) hours per week of study tables. After first semester, the returning student GPA requirements will apply.

**Please note: Athletes are required to attend study tables if requirements are not met. If you don’t complete the required hours per week, they will be added on to the following weeks. If those hours are not completed, then you face not being able to compete or travel until hours are made up. Any student-athlete who has excessive absences from classes or academic progress meetings will also be required to complete additional hours at study tables. For each missed class or meeting, student-athletes will be required to put in one additional hour of study table time. Excessive absences from classes or academic progress meetings can result in additional disciplinary action.

Methods for Completing Study Table Hours

1. Supervised Quiet Study Sessions- Hayes Hall Computer Lab - Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays
• Sign-In: There will be a “Study Table Monitor” that will sign-in and sign-out ALL student athletes that show up to study table sessions.
• Only study materials should be present. Turn off cell phones and put away. No music, headphones or disrupting paraphernalia is allowed in quiet study. Use of disrupting paraphernalia (especially phones/texting) will result in the loss of that hour.
• Please turn hats backwards or take off while studying. All book bags, etc. should be off tables.
• Anyone skipping class to attend study tables will lose those hours and coaches will be notified.
• Do not sleep in study tables.
• Each individual appearance in the study hall room must be at least 30 minutes before it will be counted toward your weekly total
ALL students must complete at least ½ of their weekly hours by using Method 1.

2. Supplemental Instruction Signature Card
• Supplemental Instruction leaders will have the signature card on hand to fill out for you. They must sign them. These cards are to be turned in by you, each Friday of each week to receive credit for that particular week’s session. The SI Signature Card is due each Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If not turned in on time for that week, student will not receive credit.

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

Math & Science Center- All students enrolled in biology, chemistry, math or physics class at IU East are encouraged to use the Math & Science Center in Whitewater Hall, Room 280. All services are free to students. Call 765-973-8432 for Math & Science Center hours.

Writing Center- All IU East students enrolled in writing classes or classes that require writing are encouraged to use the Writing Center located in Whitewater Hall, Room 206. All services are free to students. Call 765-973-8507 for Writing Center hours. Students may also submit their papers for review by emailing the Writing Center at write@iue.edu.

Communication Center- Open to all IU East students for free. They offer informational handouts, speech outline consultations, audio recordings, confidence-building tools, digital video recording, practice space, make-up speech appointments and online speech consultations. They are located in Tom Raper Hall, Room 215. You may also submit speech outlines by emailing them at speakiue@iue.edu.

Student Support Services- Assists students in adjusting to and succeeding in college by providing comprehensive academic assistance. Students do have to apply and must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
1. First-Generation College Student- neither parent has a four-year college degree.
2. Low Income Student- student meets program’s low-income guidelines.
3. Student with Disability- student has documented disability.
If interested, stop in Hayes Hall, Room 064 to pick up an application. Visit their website at iue.edu/support/.

Academic Support Programs- Open to all IU East students who wish to improve their academic performance. Programs available include Extreme Summer Jumpstart, Supplemental Instruction (SI) and Exam Jam. SI leaders are available for some of your classes and studies have shown that students who attend SI sessions average one full letter grade above those who do not. This office is located in Whitewater Hall, Room 110. Visit their website at iue.edu/academicsupport/.

University College- Provides support to first-year students through one-on-one counseling, advising, career planning, workshops and other events. Students who are new to campus this semester should make an appointment with their student coach and counselor. You will meet to discuss your educational goals and ways for our staff to assist you in achieving those goals. Located in Whitewater Hall, Room 116.

Career Planning & Placement- Helps students through every stage of career development- from deciding on a major to landing a job. They help with resume building and internship placement. Also, they offer assistance to IU alumni who are making career changes or searching for meaningful employment. Located in Whitewater Hall, Room 116. Visit their website at iue.edu/ucollege/career/.

ATHLETIC POLICIES

PARTICIPATION IN TEAM ACTIVITIES

The IU East Letter of Intent runs from May 15th until May 14th of the following year. By signing the Letter of Intent you have committed to participating in intercollegiate athletics for Indiana University East; therefore, attendance at all practices, contests, study halls and any Athletic Department events are required. Not attending a required event due to working a job or any other personal matter must be cleared by your coach and put on file with the Athletic Department.

In-Season: The athletic season is 24 weeks long (August 1st –May 14th). Any participation required by your coach or the Athletic Department is mandatory. Failure to participate could result in dismissal from the team.

Summer: The NAIA allows for unlimited participation (including contests) by all returning players between May 15th and July 30th. Summer seasons are at the direction of the coach. If your sport has a summer season, you are required to attend all team activities. Exceptions can be made, but must be cleared by the coach and the Athletic Department.

CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO C OF C EVENTS PER SCHOOL YEAR! Events will be made available and assistance given for transportation through the IU East Athletic Department. Your coach will schedule at least two Champions of Character (C of C) opportunities. If your coach schedules a C of C event, you are required to attend unless you have a class or a legitimate conflict. For more information on C of C, contact Kyle Wright. Student-athletes who do not participate in C of C will not be eligible for post season awards and may be dismissed from the team.

ATHLETIC SCHOALRSHIP POLICY

Recipient agrees to apply to the NAIA Eligibility Center at playnaia.org. Recipient is responsible for fees associated with the NAIA Eligibility Center. The award must conform to the rules and regulations of Indiana University East and the NAIA.

A student-athlete may not receive financial assistance other than that administered by the institution, except financial assistance from anyone upon whom the student-athlete is naturally or legally dependent. (There is also a special provision concerning financial aid awarded to student-athletes on the basis of academic achievement [e.g. if the student-athlete meets certain academic requirements]).

When non-academic financial aid is awarded to a student and athletic ability is taken into consideration in making the award, such aid combined with other aid the student-athlete may receive during a semester or term, other scholarships, grant-in-aid (including governmental grants for educational purposes) and like sources, may not exceed “commonly accepted educational expenses.” NAIA legislation permits limited exceptions to this requirement, most of which are related to the military service benefits.

Recipient must attend study table sessions set up by the athletic department for four hours a week during first semester at IU East and any subsequent semester when the recipient’s GPA for the previous semester is 2.75 or lower.

INSTITUTIONAL AID MAY NOT BE TERMINATED DURING THE PERIOD OF ITS AWARD (one academic year):
1. Because of the recipient’s athletic ability or contribution to the team’s success.
2. Because an injury prevents the recipient from participating in athletics.

INSTITUTIONAL AID MAY BE TERMINATED DURING THE PERIOD OF ITS AWARD IF THE RECIPIENT:
1. Does not satisfy Indiana University East’s academic requirements for like scholarships or grants-in-aid.
2. Does not follow regulations and conditions assigned to all players in the IU East athletics program or otherwise fails to comply with team and/or department rules.
3. Fails to meet eligibility requirements.
4. Provides fraudulent information on admissions application, letter-of-intent or tender/financial aid agreements.
5. Engages in serious misconduct.
6. Chooses not to participate or voluntarily withdraws from the team. Scholarships can be completely revoked if student-athlete withdraws from the team or is dismissed for reasons stated above.

ATHLETIC TRAINING & INSURANCE

Red Wolves Athletic Training and medical assistance is provided by Reid Hospital Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. Jesse Tittle of Reid Hospital Orthopedic and Sports Medicine will maintain office hours in Springwood Hall, Room 101B on the IU East campus.

Jesse’s Office Hours at IU East are:

Monday - Friday: 11a.m. to 1p.m. (hours subject to change)

Contact Jesse at 563-357-1489 (text message preferred) if you have an athletic training need outside of regular IU East office hours

Student-athletes must complete a health insurance form and provide a copy of his or her insurance card on file to the Athletics Department to be eligible to compete and prior to any mandatory workouts/ practices. As permitted by NAIA regulations, Indiana University provides medical coverage for all injuries or illnesses sustained as a result of intercollegiate athletics directed practices, competitions, conditioning/weight training sessions and team travel. The Indiana University Office of Insurance, Loss Control and Claims will use the parent’s or student-athlete’s health insurance as the primary insurance coverage with Indiana University paying for deductible and out-of-pocket excess expenses as a secondary provider. It is important to note, however, that Indiana University does not cover the many other injuries or diagnostic tests that may occur while the student-athlete is on campus and outside of his or her competitive season. Any costs or fees incurred during this time frame are the responsibility of the student-athlete.

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AND REID CONSENT TO TREAT FORMS

To be eligible to practice and to compete, all student-athletes must have an approved physical examination on file with the Athletics Department. Physicals are good for one year. Reid Hospital offers Athletic Physicals during the summer at no charge to IU East athletes. Dates will be determined at a later time, but there will be one session per month in May, June and July. If these dates do not work for you, you are able to get your physical at the Reid Urgent Care facility located at 1350 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374 (765-935-1905). Their office hours are Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and noon - 6 p.m. on Sundays. Going to Reid Urgent Care may have a cost depending on your insurance. It is not mandatory for you to receive your physical at Reid - you are able to choose your own provider. Athletic Physicals and Reid Consent to Treat forms are located on the shelf behind the desk of the IU East Athletics Office Secretary. Once the forms are complete, you can turn them into the secretary in the IU East Athletics Office.

Reminder: You cannot participate in any practices or events without an Athletic Physical on file. You also may not receive treatment from the Athletic Trainer without a Consent to Treat Form on file.

Red Wolf Way: Code of Conduct

Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Indiana University East is a privilege, not a right. It is important that you keep your reputation in check at all times because you not only represent yourself, but also your team and IU East. Embrace these guidelines and your Red Wolf Experience will be positive and enlightening.

• Be respectful of others’ time- Set and keep appointments and, whenever possible, arrive 15 minutes early. If you are running late, contact the person with whom you are meeting and let him or her know. NEVER be late to class or practice.

• Show respect to authority figures- People of authority include your coaches, academic success advisors, professors and so on. Good manners, politeness and courtesy make you memorable for all the right reasons.

• Refrain from profanity- Inappropriate language is rude, disrespectful, unintelligent and unprofessional. Being an athlete is like a full-time job. You wouldn’t talk to your boss that way, so leave it off the court. You are better than that.

• Be conscious of appearance and attire- Good personal hygiene, manners, neatness and appearance counts. Even when wearing your hoodies and sweats to class, make sure you look your best. When traveling away from IU East, wear appropriate team attire that has been ironed and washed. Demonstrate good grooming habits (Men: wearing a beard, keep it trimmed). Good first impressions matter.

• Be friendly and cordial to all you meet- As a student-athlete, you will be well known in the community and among your peers on campus. Children may look up to you, and it’s important that you set a good example.

• Be conscious of your media presence- When speaking with members of the media, keep your comments brief and never complain in front of a reporter. Don’t do anything that would embarrass yourself, your team, your school or your family. If you are not sure what is best to do, ask your coaches or advisors beforehand.

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions or voice your concerns- If you have questions or complaints, direct them to your coaches or advisors. We want to hear from you.

• No drama - Settle differences with teammates in a mature manner- Not addressing the issue or talking about the situation with other teammates only makes the problem worse. If needed, ask your coach or advisor to sit in as a mediator to help reach a resolution to the problem.

• Have proper social media etiquette- NO posting photos or inappropriate status messages or wall posts that might portray you, another student, an IU East team, the IU East Athletics Department or IU East negatively. Also, watch posting any personal contact information such as address, phone number or other information. Remember the internet has zero privacy. Coaches, athletic department administrators and IU East External Affairs can and may monitor these websites.

• Have good sportsmanship- Celebrate your success, but do it off the court, field, etc. Should we lose, do so with equal grace and dignity.

• You are a student-athlete, but you are still a student- Just because you are a Red Wolf student-athlete, don’t expect any special treatment from professors or your peers. Remain humble and you will earn their respect.

• Do not lie, cheat or steal- We expect you to uphold your integrity. Don’t accept others that do these things. If you are aware of such issues, please inform your coach, advisor or the Athletic Department right away. These behaviors will not be tolerated and will put your athletic standing in jeopardy.

• Have fun!- Remember to enjoy this experience. Not everyone gets to compete at the intercollegiate level, so make the most of it.

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to stay there.”
-John Wooden

“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.”
-Vince Lombardi

“Discipline yourself, so others won’t have to.”
-John Wooden

IU EAST ATHLETICS POLICY ON DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Your privilege of participating in collegiate athletics depends on your behavior, and that privilege could be revoked if you engage in misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty by the appropriate institutional representative, committee or agency. If you are arrested, we will know about it, and so will the whole community.

If you are under the age of 21, drinking is illegal and you are subject to disciplinary actions from your coaches and/or the Athletic Department. This could mean loss of scholarship and/or being dismissed from the program.

If you are over the age of 21, you are subject to the acceptable rules of society, including any existing laws surrounding the consumption of alcohol (e.g. public intoxication, driving while under the influence, etc.) Additionally, if your drinking habits publically demonstrate unacceptable, inappropriate or otherwise illegal behavior, you will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions from your coaches and/or the Athletic Department. This action could result in the loss of your scholarship and/or being dismissed from the program.

Illegal drugs are illegal! If you are caught, you will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from the program.

In addition, upon suspicion, you could be asked to submit a drug test. Refusal to submit the requested test means automatic dismissal from your team. Any athlete who uses performance enhancing drugs will face penalties. All student-athletes are advised that IU East’s policy prohibits athletes to use any illicit or sport enhancing substances or the abuse of prescribed medications. Any felony arrest also results in an automatic dismissal from your team.

If you feel you may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, please speak with your coach or the Athletic Director, who can assist in procuring help for you. No punishment will result in coming forward to seek help and any disclosure of such information will be completely confidential, unless the disclosure is necessary to address an immediate medical emergency.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT

IU East is committed to eliminating discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. The IU East Office of Affirmative Action exists primarily to ensure institutional compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination legislation, executive orders, guidelines and regulations. Any IU East student or employee who believes that he or she has been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of any of the above factors has access to procedures for filing a complaint with the affirmative action officer.

For questions, contact Human Resources at iuehr@iue.edu. Student-athletes are also encouraged to contact the Athletic Director and/or the Senior Women’s Administrator.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR ATHLETIC CONCERNS

Student-athletes who have athletic concerns that need to be addressed are encouraged to follow these steps:

1. First, visit the head coach of his or her team regarding specific concerns.

2. If the student-athlete’s concern involves the head coach or his or her assistant coach, or the student-athlete feels that his or her concerns have not properly been addressed after visiting the head coach, he or she should contact the Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, the Senior Women’s Administrator or the Affirmative Action and Diversity Officer. Depending on the nature of the disagreement, specific process per university policy will be followed.

3. If, after meeting with the athletic administrator (pursuant to 2 above), the student-athlete continues to feel that his or her concerns have not fully been resolved, he or she should render a written appeal to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students’ decision will be final.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICIES

Equal Opportunity- Indiana University is committed to equal opportunity. IU will not exclude any person from participation in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age or veteran status.

Harassment- Indiana University does not tolerate harassment that targets an individual based upon race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age or veteran status. Students who believe they have been harassed should report such incidents to at least one of the following:
• Your coach
• IU East Human Resources - Whitewater Hall, iuehr@iue.edu
• IU Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Title IX Coordinator - Julie Knost, Poplars 825, 812-855-7559
• Athletic Director - Joe Griffin, 765-973-8316
• Senior Women’s Administrator - Tiffani Selhorst, 765-973-8316

SEXUAL HARASSMENT & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Sexual harassment and sexual violence are violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Indiana University does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual violence, and will take immediate steps to stop the behavior.

DEFINITIONS

• Consent: Consent is expressed through affirmative, voluntary words or actions mutually understandable to all parties involved. Consent is given for a specific sexual act at a specific time and can be withdrawn at any time. Consent cannot be coerced or compelled by duress, threat or force. Consent cannot be given by someone who for any reason cannot understand the facts, nature, extent or implications of the sexual situation occurring, including, but not limited to, those who are under the legal age of consent, asleep, unconscious or mentally or physically impaired through the effects of drugs or alcohol. Consent cannot be assumed based on silence, the absence of “no” or “stop,” the existence of a prior or current relationship or prior sexual activity.

• Sexual Harassment:

1. When an instructor, coach or administrator punishes or rewards a student based on a willingness to go along with requests for sexual favors or makes sexual behavior a term or condition of participation in a school sponsored program.

2. A pattern of sexual behaviors by an instructor, coach, administrator or peer(s) that creates a climate that unreasonably interferes with a student’s performance or participation in a program.

• Sexual Violence: Physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or when a person is
incapable of giving consent. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual coercions,
forcible fondling and sodomy.

• Sexual Assault: Physical sexual activity engaged without the consent of the other person or when the other person is unable to consent to the activity. The activity or conduct may include physical force, violence, threat, intimidation, ignoring the objections of the other person, causing the other person’s intoxication or incapacitation through the use of drugs or alcohol or taking advantage of the other person’s incapacitation (including voluntary intoxication).

• Dating Violence: Abuse committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim.

• Domestic Violence: Abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse or former spouse, cohabitant or former cohabitant, or someone with whom the abuser has a child, or has had a former dating or engagement relationship.

• Stalking: Behavior in which a person repeatedly engages in conduct directed at a specific person that places that person in reasonable fear of his or her safety or the safety of others. Reporting- The university strongly encourages students to report sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and/or stalking (collectively referred to as “sexual harassment or sexual violence”) to appropriate officials. Students who experience any such sexual harassment or sexual violence may contact one of the offices listed above in the Harassment section of this policy and/or the local police department where such harassment or violence occurred. In addition, the following resources are available for incidents of sexual violence:

• IU East Police Department - Dispatch: 765-973-8429; Office: 765-973-8357

• Center for Health Promotion - Counseling services and health screening, 765-973-8216

Any administrator, supervisor, manager, faculty member, coach or instructor who has knowledge, should have had knowledge, learns or is aware of conduct constituting sexual harassment or sexual violence must report it to:

• IU East Human Resources
Whitewater Hall, Indiana University East
iuehr@iue.edu

• Julie Knost, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Poplars 825, 400 E. 7th Street
812-855-7559
iub.edu/~affirm

Retaliation- Students, staff and faculty have the right to raise the issue of discrimination, sexual harassment and/or sexual violence. Further harassment or retaliation against complainants or others who participate in the investigation of a complaint will not be tolerated.

Disability- The university provides reasonable accommodations and services to qualified students with disabilities. These services are provided based on the individual student’s need and academic requirements. Students who wish to request assistance with a disability should contact the Disability Services Coordinator Larry Scott at 765-973-8446, Hayes Hall, Room 064.

Religion- Indiana University respects the right of all students to observe their religious holidays and practices and will, upon request, make reasonable accommodations. Students who would like to request accommodations should contact their coach or the Academic and Student Development Services office as soon as possible to make arrangements.

ATHLETES' MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

These expectations are required for active members of Red Wolves athletics teams.

1. As a member of an athletics team, you are now a representative of the Athletic Department, as well as your team, within Indiana University East and the community. This membership is a privilege and not a right. The head coach decides who is and who is not a part of the team and who does or doesn’t take part in competitions.

2. As a member of an athletics team, there are certain expectations of you. You will attend all team events, including practices, meetings, weight training, conditioning, Champions of Character events, individual and team study tables and competitions. If you must miss a team event, the coach should be contacted before your absence. Advance contact does not guarantee you will be granted an excused absence.

3. There are many components to your individual financial aid package. This is a confidential agreement between you, your coaches and Indiana University East. Keep your financial aid information confidential.

4. You agree to have positive and respectful communication with your coaches. This communication includes information about your grades and study table commitments, as well as about your playing time and attitude. Communication may start with the team captains, one of the assistant coaches or the head coach. Communication about topics not directly related to a competition should not start during a competition or immediately after a competition. Communication should be respectful in both directions – from player to coach, and from coach to player.

5. If for any reason you are not fulfilling your obligations to the team, you may be asked to leave the team. It is the right of the coach not to have you as part of the team, but there is usually a sequence of events leading up to the departure. A usual first step may be a private conversation with a coach. This conversation may result from anything ranging from missing a meeting, to attitude in practice or competition. Next steps may include suspension from a contest or multiple contests. The final step would be exclusion from the team.

6. If you display a higher level of failure to meet your obligations to the team, or if you are involved in an incident that involves any official and/or law enforcement authorities, you will be immediately suspended from the team until your involvement in the incident is clarified or the resulting suspension is appropriate for the situation. If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or a similar charge, or if you are charged in a potential case of domestic violence, you will face immediate suspension. The Athletic Department will work with the university’s Dean of Students for a consistent response to any situation.

7. You have a voice in your involvement with the team. If you believe your conduct did not merit suspension or dismissal, you are asked to discuss the matter with the appropriate person in the following chain:
• Your head coach
• The Athletic Director or Associate Athletic Director
• The Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, which oversees the Athletic Department

8. If you are injured, the training staff used by IU East Athletics must be contacted as soon as reasonably possible. All injury reports must be made to the training staff. It is your responsibility to provide the necessary insurance information if your injury or illness merits a visit to a health care provider, emergency room, physical therapist, etc.

9. All athletic gear is the property of Indiana University East Athletics and only becomes the property of a student-athlete when the head coach or athletic administrator assigns it permanently. Some athletic equipment and gear will always remain part of the Athletic Department.

The Student-Athlete Agrees
• To fully participate in attending all activities of his or her respective team, including team meetings, conditioning, workouts, practices, games, tournaments and all related requirements of the coach, whether these activities occur before, during or after the season.
• To compete to the best of his or her ability in all team functions, including conditioning, workouts, practices, games, tournaments and all related requirements of the coach, whether these activities occur before, during or after the season.
• That he or she received, read and understands the IU East student-athlete handbook and any questions he or she may have had were answered to his or her satisfaction.
• To be a representative of the mission of IU East, which he or she understands and accepts.