2014-15 Student-Athlete Handbook and Planner
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2014-15 Student-Athlete Handbook and Planner Dear Student-Athlete, Welcome to Rutgers University! Whether you are a returning student or in your first year On the Banks, we are thrilled that you are here to continue your life’s journey. You are now part of a family that includes over 600 student-athletes participating in 24 sports as well as over 200 staff members. All of us in the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics are proud to be part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, one of the top public research institutions in the nation in one of the most diverse and dynamic regions on the planet. With all that Rutgers has to offer, you will have opportunities to get involved in countless academic, community and extracurricular activities. We encourage you to embrace these opportunities and be a part of something special. Throughout your journey, the University and the Athletic Department will strive to provide you with the highest quality support system in which to foster your success in the classroom, in competition, in life during your college years, and in preparation for life after college. You will not be alone and you will be best served by utilizing the support provided for you. We have high expectations for all of you. Our number one expectation is that you earn your degree. This will take hard work. You will probably need to work harder than you have ever worked before. From your hard work you will feel great satisfaction and enjoy the rewards that come from such efforts. We expect you to pursue your academic work and career as intensely as you pursue your athletic career. We expect you to demonstrate a winning attitude at all times – in the classroom, in practice, in competition, in community service, in career development and in personal development. The right attitude is necessary to achieve the best results. This planning guide/handbook is given to you to help manage your time and calendar, and it will also serve as an excellent reference for important University and Athletic Department contacts and phone numbers plus NCAA, University and Athletic Department policies that you must know. Even if you are a returning student, please review this material. In fact, we encourage you to re-read the guidelines on a regular basis in conjunction with the other information provided to you throughout the year by your school of enrollment, academic department, and your team. Lastly, please remember that no matter who you are or where you are from, once you are part of the Rutgers family, you are Jersey StRong. The Rutgers family will always support one another to achieve success and make a difference in both our community and in the world. Wear your school colors with pride no matter where you are and good luck for much success in 2014-15! All the best, Rutgers Athletics 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 2 Athletics Mission Statement 5 Important University Phone Numbers 15 Who to Call 16 UNIVERSITY SERVICES Office of Student Conduct 6 Title IX Compliance 6 Bias Prevention & Education Committee 6 Office of Victim Assistance & Violence Prevention Office of Student Conduct 6 Center for Social Justice Education and LGBTQ Communities 6 University Ombudsperson 7 Employment Equity 7 Rutgers University Police Department 7 Rutgers Code of Conduct 7 Equipment Issue & Supplies 8 Exit Surveys 8 Faculty Mentoring Program 8 Grievance Procedures 9 University Policy on Discrimination & Harassment 10 Hazing 11 Housing 11 Parking 11 Travel Safety 12 Sportsmanship & Ethical Conduct 12-13 The Department of Athletic Development 14 ACADEMICS Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes 17 Academic Advisor Responsibilities 17 Study Hall Policy 18 Tutoring Services 19 Missed Tutoring Policy 19 Registration Policy 19 Travel Policy 20 Missed Class Time Due to Travel and Home Events 20 Enrollment in Independent Study Courses 20 Enrollment in Online Courses 20 Enforcement Policy 21 Class Check Policy 21 Use of Social Networking Websites in Athletics Computer Labs 22 Plagiarism 22 Academic Fraud 22 CAREER & PERSONAL Rutgers Leadership Academy 23 Career Services 24 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 24 NCAA NCAA Rules 25 Reporting NCAA Violations 25 Academic Eligibility Standards 25 Freshman/Initial Eligibility Standards 25 2 Continuing Eligibility Standards 26 Eligibility Requirements for All Student-Athletes 26 Agents 27 Athletic Eligibility 27 NCAA Definition of Intercollegiate Competition 27 Red Shirting 28 Medical Hardship Waiver 28 Awards 29 Boosters and Benefits 29 Extra Benefits for Prospective and Enrolled Student-Athletes 30 Benefits from Rutgers Staff Members 30 Complimentary Admissions 30 Employment 30 Financial Aid 32 Scholarships 32 Financial Aid Limit 32 Student Loans/Grants 32 Outside Scholarships 32 Student-Athlete Responsibility for University Charges 32 Book Policy 33 Cancellation, Reduction, Renewal, and Nonrenewal of Financial Aid 33 Financial Aid for Fifth-Year Student-Athletes 34 Financial Aid for Student-Athletes with Career-Ending Injuries 34 Summer School Financial Aid Policy 34 Summer School Financial Aid Policy for Incoming Student-Athletes 34 NCAA Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund 36 Gambling 37 Practice and Competition Limits 37 Daily/Weekly Limits - In Season 37 Daily/Weekly Limits - Out of Season 38 Practice/Competition Logs 38 Missed Classes 38 Definition of Countable Athletically-Related Activity 38 Voluntary Summer Workouts 39 Outside Competition 40 Promotional Activities and Public Service 41 Recruiting - Student-Athlete Involvement 42 Transfer Regulations 43-44 COMMUNICATIONS Athletic Communications and Media Relations 44 MEDICAL SERVICES Athletic Training Services 46 Emergency Procedures 47 Emergency Plan for Practice and Competition 47 Physician Services 48 X-Ray, Laboratory, and Pharmacy Procedures 48 Pre-Participation Physical Examination 49 Alcohol and Drug Education/Testing 50 Rutgers Substance Abuse Program 50 NCAA Banned Drug Classes 57 Athletic Insurance Coverage & Procedures 58-59 Responsibilities of Student-Athletes 60 Consequences of Unsettled Medical Expenses 60 Special Medical-Related Services 61 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Department Awards & Recognition 61 15 Social Media Tips 62 How to Meet Your Professors 63 3 ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is to reflect, reinforce, and enhance the educational mission of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey by creating an environment of excellence where student-athletes will develop the life skills, academic skills, and athletic skills that will enable them to earn degrees, become leaders, and win championships. In all areas of its operation, the Division’s student-athletes, coaches, staff and programs shall embody the core values of accountability, respect, integrity, academic achievement, community service, fairness, diversity, and sportsmanship. UNIVERSITY RESOURCES FOR QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND CONCERNS From time to time, you may encounter a problem, issue or concern that you cannot resolve on your own. Rutgers University has many resources to assist students, faculty and staff in resolving issues, questions and concerns. Below is a list of many of the resources that are here to help you. If you have a question, concern or complaint, your coaching staff can generally assist you by helping you resolve the issue or by referring you to someone who can assist you. In the event that your coaching staff cannot assist you or you cannot take the issue to your coaching staff, please refer to the below resources available to you within the athletic department and the university, depending on your specific situation. If you still do not find a resource that can assist you, please refer to the www.rutgers.edu for information about additional resources available to you at Rutgers. Athletic Department . Within this handbook are contained select policies and procedures of the athletic department and the university along with numerous contacts. Your sport’s administrator is a resource who may assist in resolving issues, questions or concerns. If he/she cannot provide resolution, he/she will refer you to an individual or office who can aid in resolution. You may also confer with your athletic trainer, academic advisor, the Leadership Academy staff, the Faculty Athletic Representative, or anyone else within the Athletic Department that you feel comfortable with. 4 Office of Student Affairs Office of Student Conduct – The Office of Student Conduct administers the student disciplinary system, investigating and adjudicating alleged incidents of student misconduct and academic dishonesty. It enforces the University Code of Student Conduct and the Academic Integrity Policy. It can assist in situations that involve disputes between students. General website: http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu . Phone: 732-932-9414 . Link to online complaint reporting: https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?RutgersUniv Title IX Compliance – Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads: “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.” Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. While it is often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than athletics and applies to many programs at Rutgers. While compliance with