Interuniversity Student Athlete Handbook 2018/2019 for All Student Athlete Information Visit

Wilfrid Laurier University Department of Athletics and Recreation

Interuniversity Student Athlete Handbook 2018/2019 For all student athlete information visit: www.laurierathletics.com

Table of Contents

Athletics and Recreation Department Staff Directory…………………………………………………...………………………………………3

Message from the Director of Athletics……………………………………………………………………………...……………………………4

Visions, Values and Missions Wilfrid Laurier Department of Athletics……………………………………………………………………..…………………………5 Wilfrid Laurier University……………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….5 Ontario University Athletics (OUA)………………………………………………………………..………………………………..…7 U Sports…………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………..7

Being an OUA/U Sports Athlete….………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………8

Being s Student at Wilfrid Laurier University

Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct …………………………………………………………………………………………...9

Being a Laurier Golden Hawk Student Athlete Student Athlete Development Program (SADP)……………………………………………………………………………………11 Captain’s Council………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Lettermen……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………13 Student Athlete’s Role (Communication & Outreach)……………………………………………………………………………..13 Student Athlete Behavioural Expectations………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Being a Student Athlete Athlete Academic Contract………………………………………………...……………………………………..…………………..15 OUA Academic All-Starts and U Sports All-Canadians………..………………………………………………………...………..17 Enrollment and OUA/U Sports Eligibility…………………………………………………………………………….………………17 Wilfrid Laurier University Eligibility…………………..…………………………………………………………………………..…..21 Wilfrid Laurier Academic Standing………………………………………….…………………………………………….…………22 Progression Requirements…………………………………………………….…………………………………………….……….22 Academic Probation……………………..……………………………………….……………………………………………………23 Grading System…………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………...…..26 Academic Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27 Athlete Academic Success Program (AASP)…..…………………………………………………………………………….…….28 Tutoring………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….29 Accessible Learning Centre…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….30 Athlete Career Development Program (ACDP)…………………………………………………………………………………….30

Health and Wellness Athletic Therapy and Sports Medicine………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Nutritional Supplements…………………………………………………….……………………………………………...…………33 Student Wellness Centre……….……………………………………………………………………………………………...……..37

Registration and Fees Student Athlete Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………42 Adopt-A-Hawk……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..43 Athlete Meal Subsidy Program……….…………………………………………………………………………………..………….43 Student Awards and Bursaries…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..43 Service Laurier……...……………………………………………………………………………..………………………..…………44

Policy & Procedures Student Athlete Hosts and Recruit Responsibilities……..…..……………………………………………………..….…………..45 Medical Policy………………….…………………………………………….…………...... ……..45 Hazing and Harassment Policy…………………………………………………………………………………..……...…………..46 Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………47 WLU Student Athlete Academic Contract…………………………………………………………………………………………..49 WLU Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………51 Ticket Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………53

Athletics and Recreation Department Staff Directory

Main Office 519-884-0710 ext: 2184

Name Position Ext. Email

Baxter, Peter Director Athletics & Recreation 2216 [email protected] Bruce, Courtney Athlete Services and Events Assistant 3739 [email protected]

Carlson, Jamie Athletic Therapist 2178 [email protected]

Childs, Jennifer Athletic Therapist 2178 [email protected] Martins, Jennifer Athletic Therapist 4354 [email protected]

Collins, Ted Coordinator: Game Day Operations 3404 [email protected]

Wesley VanLuven Coordinator: Facilities 3732 [email protected] Karen Partridge Financial Analyst 4483 [email protected] Kubacki, Stef

Howieson, Jamie Coordinator: Communications 3492 [email protected]

Irving, Krista Bookings & Finance Assistant 3720 [email protected]

Kitchen, Patricia Associate Director: Recreation and Facilities 2384 [email protected]

Kursikowski, Jon Manager: Events and Sponsorship 3289 [email protected]

Lannan, Ryan Manager: InterUniversity Sport 3428 [email protected]

O'Neill, Jennifer Manager: Recreation and Facilities 2466 [email protected] Taylor, Amanda Coordinator: Clubs, Camps & Aquatics 2274

Webb, Wendy Adminstrative Assistant & Travel Coordinator 2184 [email protected]

Domage, Phil Coordinator: Web & Technology 2855 [email protected]

TEAM COACH Ext. Email

Baseball Scott Ballantyne 2184 [email protected]

Basketball - Men Justin Serresse 2188 [email protected] Basketball -

Women Paul Falco 3504 [email protected] Cheerleading Jennifer Louth 2184 [email protected] Cross Country Ian Clancy 2184 [email protected] Curling Matthew Wilkinson 2184 [email protected]

Football Michael Faulds 2180 [email protected]

Football Ron Van Moerkerke [email protected]

Football Dwayne Cameron 3181 [email protected] Golf Jeff Colley 2184 [email protected]

Hockey - Men Greg Puhalski 2465 [email protected]

Hockey - Women Kelly Paton 2182 [email protected]

Lacrosse Lynn Orth 2184 [email protected]

Rugby - Men Ian McLeod or Jeff Wood 2184 [email protected]

Rugby - Women Brian Quistberg 2184 [email protected]

Soccer Women Barry MacLean 3508 [email protected] Soccer Men Mario Halapir 3508 [email protected] Swim - M&W Cathy Pardy 3596 [email protected]

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Welcome to the 2018-2019 season. Being a Golden Hawk Student Athlete comes with a responsibility to uphold the traditions and standards that were built by former Student Athletes who wore the Purple and Gold and helped build the Interuniversity program into one of the most successful in Canada. With this responsibility comes the accountability of each athlete. This student athlete handbook outlines those accountabilities. I encourage you to read and uphold the responsibilities outlined in this document.

Excellence requires commitment to academics, athletics and good citizenship. Your coaches chose you because they believe you are character individuals committed to excellence.

Good luck with your season. Go Hawks!

Sincerely,

Peter Baxter Director of Athletics and Recreation

Visions, Values and Missions

Wilfrid Laurier Department of Athletics

Vision

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to developing the best Athletics and Recreation program in Canada. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is a student leadership driven program which strives to provide excellence within the spectrum of co-curricular opportunities from casual recreation; fitness; instructional sport, dance, martial arts; physical activity clubs to intramural leagues and tournaments to high performance inter-university teams.

Wilfrid Laurier University

Values, Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles

Wilfrid Laurier University recognizes that intellectual inquiry, critical reflection and scholarly integrity are the cornerstones of all universities including our exceptional institution. Our unique values are drawn from the key elements on which Laurier was founded and which will continue to nurture and shape what we become.

WE VALUE:

 Our intimate community environment  Our academic and institutional tradition  New and integrated communities of learning and application  Diversity and a culture of inclusivity

 Developing the whole person: mind, spirit and body  Community focus and global engagement  A life of purpose and citizenship  Learning through experience

Our vision provides a lens that we use to look at the world to understand what we do and what we aspire to be.

OUR VISION:

Our commitment is to justice and sustainability now and in the future, so we strive to ignite the minds, spirits and hearts of our communities through excellence in teaching and learning, in the discovery, scholarly exploration, and application of new ideas, and in instilling the courage to engage and challenge the world in all its complexity.

The mission describes our core purpose and commitment to stakeholders.

OUR MISSION:

Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It challenges people to become engaged and aware citizens of an increasingly complex world. It fulfills its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high- quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.

The Guiding Principles are consistent with our vision and mission and will inform decision making as we embrace our future.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

 Responsible governance  Community citizenship  Realizing an appropriate balance among research, teaching and service  Recognizing the linkage between research and teaching  Integrity and strong leadership  Making strategic choices for the long-term health of the institution  Learning and advancing knowledge across boundaries  Collaboration and collegiality  Respectful relationships  Openness to change  Sustainability and environmental responsibility

Ontario University Athletics (OUA)

Vision Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is the provincial voice for interuniversity sport, and a recognized leader and contributor to the Canadian Sport System, forging partnerships with Ontario universities and sport organizations to deliver a diversified sport model that achieves excellence in competition, fair play, ethical leadership, equitable opportunities and high quality student-athlete experiences within an educational environment.

Mission To provide exemplary interuniversity sport competition experiences for student-athletes which respect the educational milieu of Ontario Universities and further to provide leadership in fostering sportsmanship and fair-play in the pursuit of athletic excellence.

U Sports

Mission - Inspiring student-athletes to achieve excellence.

Vision – U Sports is the destination of choice for Canadian student-athletes to pursue excellence in athletics and academics.

Values 1. Quality educational and athletic experience. 2. Unity of purpose, respect for autonomy. 3. Integrity and Fair Play.

4. Trust and mutual respect. 5. Equity and equality of experience.

Being an OUA/U Sports Athlete

ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS (OUA) CODE OF CONDUCT

Goal

To clearly set out and describe conduct that is absolutely prohibited while participating in OUA sport. Further, to indicate that the OUA Discipline Policy shall contain the processes and procedures to deal with allegations of conduct that may be in breach of the Code of Conduct.

Scope of Application

The Code of Conduct applies to all interuniversity games and competitions within the OUA sport system. This includes in-game related actions, events occurring immediately prior to or following an OUA sanctioned event or competition, and any further commentary or actions regarding an OUA sanctioned event or competition. However, all sport activity in the OUA Sport Model Competitive Level is excluded unless the activity is an OUA sanctioned event. It is the expectation of the OUA that each member institution shall deal with issues related to the conduct or behaviour of a student or staff of the member institution when such conduct or behaviour takes place outside of the OUA sanctioned event or competition. The member institution shall act in a timely, fair and comprehensive manner using their institution’s code of conduct and disciplinary procedures. The member institution may wish to deal with conduct or behaviour issues that occur during an OUA sanctioned event or competition in addition to the OUA processes procedures for dealing with such alleged misconduct.

Individuals Subject to The Code of Conduct Individuals who are subject to this Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to, student- athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, supporters, spectators and all others who are reasonably associated with a member institution’s athletic program if they are attending at, participating in or commenting on an OUA sanctioned event or competition.

Sanctions for Prohibited Conduct An individual to whom this Code of Conduct applies shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as outlined in the OUA Discipline Policy, Field of Play – Behaviour.

Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct in OUA sport is the following: • Physical assault or verbal abuse directed at officials; • Physical assault or verbal abuse directed at spectators; • Deliberate damage to equipment or other property;

• Deliberate attempt to cause injury where the conduct complained of demonstrates a careless  disregard for another’s safety; • Fighting, where the conduct complained of is excessive given the context of the sport and the  rules of the sport, if any, regarding fighting; • Public criticism (in the media or otherwise) of a game official or the game outcome; • Deliberate attempt to improperly manipulate the outcome of a game by cheating, dishonesty or  accepting or giving a bribe or other similar benefit.

Being a Student at Wilfrid Laurier University

Copy for Condensed Version of the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct (Policy 12.3)

Section: Opening

The purpose of the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct (Code) at Laurier is to promote an environment consistent with the overall educational goals, mission, and vision of our University. As such, students are regarded as responsible adults with rights and responsibilities as learners and citizens within our community. This Code seeks to balance student success with the well-being of the community by encouraging participatory processes, informal resolution, and providing educational opportunities whenever appropriate. However, when necessary due to unacceptable conduct, discipline will be imposed in accordance with the processes outlined in the Code to maintain safe and enjoyable conditions for learning.

The goal of student conduct administration at Laurier is to provide students, through their experiences in the student conduct process, an opportunity to repair harm while learning and developing in the following domains:

 Intellectual growth  Clarified personal values  Social responsibility  Healthy behaviour

Section: Flow Chart of Process What happens when harmed is caused in our community?

Section: Prohibited Student Conduct

Students are expected to model good citizenship, and to engage in responsible and respectful conduct which reflects positively on Laurier students, the University and the broader community. The following list sets out examples of prohibited conduct. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive:  Disruption or Interference  Contravention of University Regulation  Misconduct Against Persons and Dangerous Activity  Misconduct Involving Property  Misrepresentation or False Information  Aiding in the Commission of and Offence  Misuse of Information Technology and Social Networking Applications  Illegal Alcohol and Drug Use  Improper Use of Dangerous Objects and Substances  Abuse of the Student Conduct Process

Section: Sanctions/Outcomes

Sanctions can be used independently or in combination for any single violation of this Code. Some examples of sanctions include:  No Action  Warning or Written Reprimand  General Disciplinary Probation  Educational Sanction  Restitution  Restriction or Denial of University Services or Privileges  Behavioural Contract  Forfeiture  University Suspension or Expulsion

Section: Additional Information

The full Code can be found at https://legacy.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2505&p=11452

Support for Complainants and Harmed Parties will be offered and made available as needed and requested. Laurier is committed to providing appropriate support and referrals to students, staff, or faculty who have been harmed by crimes or violations of this Code.

Information regarding a student’s disciplinary record is only available to persons or offices internal to the University who have a “demonstrated need to know.” Records are kept for a period of seven (7) years from the date of the last disciplinary decision or two (2) years following graduation from Laurier, whichever is longer. Expulsions will be permanently noted on the academic transcript. Suspensions will be noted on the academic transcript during the period of the suspension and/or until the conditions for re-admission have been met.

Complaints and questions about the Code and its processes can be directed to the student conduct administrator on the Waterloo Campus (E: [email protected] T: 519.884.0710 x4404) or Brantford Campus (E: [email protected] T: 519.756.8228 x5823).

Remember! All students are expected to obey the laws of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the by-laws of the cities in which they study, work, and live.

Being a Laurier Golden Hawk Student Athlete

The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks uphold the tradition and standards that were built over a century. It is one of the most successful Interuniversity programs in Canada. Being a Golden Hawk Student Athlete comes with great responsibility and accountability.

Being a Golden Hawk means you’re a part of a tight-knit, supportive community that knows how to aim high, work hard and take advantage of some truly amazing opportunities to make a difference. Laurier has over 500 varsity athletes on 21 varsity teams that help make up the community.

Athlete Academic Success Program (AASP)

The Student Athlete Development Program is a pro-active assistance program that focuses on the development of the skills necessary for success academically, athletically and personally both while attending Wilfrid Laurier University, and later, after graduation. The program takes into account the unique needs and demands of life as a student athlete and bases its core principles on the need for individuals to make the right choices in life.

The Student Athlete Development Program is committed to empowering student athletes to become self-sufficient, productive, responsible citizens. It provides opportunities for academic, athletic, career, community and personal success. The program is not meant to replace existing student services on campus, but rather to act as an extension of these programs. Student athletes are encouraged and expected to use campus support services whenever possible.

Community Outreach  You are required to participate in community service activities throughout the year. These activities are to be reported to your coach.

Academic Advising  As student athletes, you must meet with your academic advisor prior to registering each semester. While it may seem redundant, this check-in is important to ensure you are meeting progression requirements for your academic program leading to graduation. When meeting with your advisor(s), you must have your advisor send a confirmation email to your coach.

Academic Integrity  All student-athletes are expected to follow University policies concerning plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty. The University Academic Integrity policy can be found at http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2505&p=1142 (These behaviors are prohibited and punishable by possible university sanctions.)

Statement of Commitment

Laurier Athletics is committed to the following principles:

We are committed to Academic Excellence - To support the academic progress of the student athlete toward his/her intellectual growth leading to graduation.

We are committed to Athletic Excellence - To create and develop athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the search for excellence in every student athlete.

We are committed to Personal Development - To support a well-balanced lifestyle for student athletes, encouraging well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

We are committed to Career Improvement - To encourage the student athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.

We are committed to Service - To engage the student athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding community.

Student Athlete Leadership Committee (Captains Council)

The Wilfrid Laurier University Captains Council is a committee of student-athletes assembled to achieve unity, develop positive relationships, increase community involvement, and enhance the overall student-athlete experience at Wilfrid Laurier.

The Captain’s Council provides opportunities for student-athletes to pursue excellence and positively influence the lives of others. The council participates in programs to encourage volunteering and to promote camaraderie among student-athletes.

More specifically, the Captain’s Council shall strive to: 1. Build a sense of community among athletes; 2. Promote communication between the Captain’s Council, their fellow student athletes and coaches, the Athletic Department, and the Laurier community; 3. Provide feedback and insight into the student athlete experience 4. Encourage and implement community service.

The Captain’s Council is comprised of a minimum two members from each of the intercollegiate varsity teams (as appointed by the Coach), the Athlete Services and Events Assistant and the Manager of Interuniversity Sport.

Meetings are held each semester, or as deemed necessary. The meeting will be chaired by the Athlete Services and Events Assistant and the Manager of Interuniversity Sport.

LETTERMEN

The Laurier Lettermen Club is a group of dedicated Student Athletes working together to give back to the community. Our mission is to change what it means to be a Varsity Athlete by using sport as a means of mentoring, educating and supporting our community. The Lettermen Club offers a supportive climate for all student Varsity athletes, their teams and Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics as a whole and we encourage team building in the larger sense above and beyond each individual sport. We believe that creating positive change is a responsibility not an ideal.

Initiatives: Running and Reading Programs at local school Hospital Visits at Grand River Hospital Movember Fundraisers to promote Mens Health Lettermen Kids Days

STUDENT ATHLETE'S ROLE (COMMUNICTAIONS & OUTREACH)

Student-athletes are an important part of the Communications and Marketing goals of the department. At times during the season, student-athletes may be asked to take part in promotional activities to help drive interest towards your sport or the department as a whole. You will never be asked to miss class for one of these events but we hope you will make every effort to be available.

The Communications office also asks that you be active and engaged online in order to help promote our marketing initiatives. You can also engage with us by tagging us in posts or using our official hashtag #WeAreHAWKS when you are talking about your performance, your games or your team on social media. The contributions you make to this will help grow our brand and raise awareness about your teams which ultimately helps everyone in Athletics and Recreation. You can do this by: - Encouraging friends/family/professors to attend your home games - Retweet/Share/Comment on posts from Laurier Athletics and Recreation (game highlights, special promotions, etc.) - Get involved!

Student-athletes may also have individual interviews with members of the media. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind for interviews and public appearances: - A student-athlete's integrity, as well as that of their team, the department and the university relies upon the public impression you make. Statements, public appearances and interviews, and dress relay a strong message - With the media, everything people say and do is "on the record". If student-athletes do not wish to answer a question, just say "I'd rather not discuss that subject". - All interviews with the media should be coordinated through the Communications Coordinator. If you are approached for an interview without verification that your

information was obtained from the Communications Coordinator, please direct them to do so.

Social Media Tips

 Confirm that your security settings are at a level you feel comfortable with. Remember, social media sites like Twitter and Instagram are meant to be public while Facebook and Snapchat are more personal.  Do consider the whole world can see your posts forever once you hit "send” or “share.”  Don't post anything you wouldn't want plastered on a billboard on campus or in your hometown.  Check with coaches/athletic department before you put out comments regarding any team injuries. Your teammates deserve their privacy.  What's said in the locker room stays in the locker room, as in real life. Only unless the topic is agreed upon for discussion outside should it be taken beyond locker room doors.  Consider what you say about others' behavior if you don't want to be caught in an uncomfortable situation. That includes everyone from teammates to classmates to your siblings.  Make posts valuable to friends and followers. Don't share your playbook, but people on the outside love learning about neat things that may go on at practice -- something that takes them behind the scenes.  Don't "Friend" media members, unless you are actually friends with them. They should be going through the Communications office for information.

Student Athlete Behavioral Expectations

The Department of Athletics and Recreation expects all Laurier student athletes to adhere to the following Student Athlete Code of Conduct. Failure to adhere to the provisions laid out here will have serious consequences.

1. WLU student athletes are required to behave in a manner which reflects well on the image of Wilfrid Laurier University by treating teammates, opponents, officials, spectators, and the public in general with respect and consideration.

2. They must abide by all regulations of their sport as set out by the OUA, U Sports, and the sport governing body.

3. They must conduct themselves properly in the true spirit of sport and sportsmanship in all situations.

4. They must not willfully damage the property of others, which would include, but is not limited to hotel rooms, facilities at Wilfrid Laurier University and other universities, and transportation vehicles.

5. They must not consume alcohol or illegal/banned substances while en route to or from, or at, the site of athletic events/contests, in hotel rooms while participating in such athletic events/contests, or at practices. The consumption or possession of alcohol on Wilfrid Laurier University team transport is strictly prohibited.

6. They must treat others and themselves with respect and dignity, which includes, but is not limited to: refraining from all sexist, racist and discriminatory language and/or behaviour, including any behaviour prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Being a Student Athlete

ATHLETE ACADEMIC CONTRACT

In order to fully benefit from the academic support services offered, the student-athlete must adhere to the outlined policies. The Student Athlete Development Program is designed to maximize the available academic support without minimizing the student-athlete’s level of responsibility and independence.

In accordance with the Student Athlete Development Program (SADP) at Wilfrid Laurier University, the responsibilities outlined below apply to all student-athletes:

Attendance and Conflicts  Attend and be on-time for all scheduled class sessions (even if attendance is not mandated by the instructor). Arriving late or leaving early on a continual basis is generally considered an absence by most faculty members. When an absence is necessary for athletic competition, student-athletes must provide their instructor with the appropriate Academic Conflict form explaining the absence (see Appendix A). You must deliver the Academic Conflict to your professors at least 2 weeks in advance of travel. In addition, you should remind them each time you travel either in person or via e-mail. These letters can also be found at www.laurierathletics.com.  In the event you have given your professor a travel letter and, subsequently, do not travel with the team, you are responsible for informing your instructor of the change. Anyone who is dishonest with a faculty member about athletic travel will be subject to further disciplinary actions.  To assist you with the identification of potential conflicts, use the following guidelines:

1) Practice time conflicts with class You are expected to honour your academic commitment and attend class. Please notify your coach in advance of these conflicts so that alternatives can be discussed. 2) Practice time conflicts with a test or mid-term examination Tests or Midterms are sometimes scheduled outside of regular class meeting times. Write the test or exam at the scheduled time. Talk to your instructor as soon as you identify a conflict.

3) Scheduled Interuniversity competition conflicts with class Honour your athletic commitment. You are responsible to keep up with any work that is missed (notes, etc.). Notify your professor as to the reason for your absence. Sometimes classes or labs are offered at alternative times; investigate the possibility of attending that class at the alternative time. 4) Scheduled Interuniversity competition conflicts with a test or mid-term It is your responsibility to reschedule missed tests/midterms and assignments as a result of an athletic event PRIOR to the absence. Consult your professor about the possibility of writing the test or mid-term at an alternate time or to have the exam proctored by your coach the day of the competition. Please note that the professor or the academic departments are under no obligation to re-schedule the test or exam. If the professor is not supportive of an alternate time, please contact the Athlete Services and Events Assistant to discuss additional avenues. *** Athletes who are taking business and economic courses must inform their instructors and the Athlete Services and Events Assistant in writing if they will be away for midterms. Advanced notice is necessary to ensure that a midterm will be available to be proctored for the student. All midterms for athletes are handled through the BBA office. When in season, questions and concerns can be directed to the Athlete Services and Events Assistant, Courtney Bruce at [email protected] or at 519-884-0710 ext. 3739. Manager: Inter-University Sport Programs, Ryan Lannan at [email protected] or 519-884-0710 ext. 3428.

Academic Conflict Identification Form Student Name

Student ID #

Student Email Address

Team

Course Code and Name

Professor/Instructor

Faculty

Academic Conflict (i.e. test, midterm exam, presentation, etc.) Date and Time of Academic Conflict

Type of Athletic Event (i.e. game, tournament, play-off game, etc.)

Date and Time of Athletic Event

Location of Athletic Event

Date and Time of Travel (if applicable) Coach

Coach’s Email Address

Athlete Services and Events Courtney Bruce Assistant Athlete Services and Events [email protected] Assistant Email Student Signature

Date

OUA ACADEMIC ALL-STARS AND U Sports ACADEMIC ALL-CANADIANS

– The student athlete must have been enrolled as an undergraduate student or graduate student during the year of competition – The student athlete must have obtained an academic average of 80% or better (10.0 G.P.A. or better) on all course work completed during the fall and winter semesters of that year – The student athlete must have been a member of the institutions U Sports or OUA interuniversity team(s) and have used a year of eligibility for that sport.

Enrollment and OUA/U Sports Eligibility

 All student-athletes must be enrolled in at least 1.5 credits (9 hours per semester) in the semester they are competing in to remain eligible and to receive financial aid.  Student athletes who drop below 1.5 credits (9 credit hours) will immediately become ineligible for competition and their financial aid may be affected.  Student Athletes must complete a minimum 3.0 credits per academic year in order to remain eligible for OUA/U Sports competition. Please refer to the Student Athlete Handbook for specific eligibility rules.

National and Provincial competition for university athletics is administered by the U Sports and the OUA. The athletes participating represent the highest competitive level of university competition in their sport. It is to be considered an honour and a privilege to participate in U Sports and OUA events.

An athlete is responsible for making an honest, full, and continuing disclosure to his or her institution of all matters, which affect his or her eligibility.

The institution is responsible for placing only U Sports and OUA eligible athletes into competition.

The following principles are observed in the formation of the U Sports and OUA eligibility rules:

 The U Sports and OUA shall promote ethics, fair play, and the opportunity for all eligible athletes to participate in inter-university sport while pursuing their education.  All athletes must be demonstrating progress towards furthering their education and maintaining academic success  Athletes are eligible according to acceptable course load standards as established by the U Sports and OUA  The length of time an athlete may participate in U Sports competition shall be restricted

The following is a brief synopsis of the U Sports eligibility rules. If you require further clarification to ensure that you are eligible, please contact your coach or the Athlete Services and Events Assistant or Manager: Interuniversity Sport.

1. Fully Registered Student:

a) Enrolled in at least 1.5 credits in the term that they are competing in.

* Note: Dropping a Course: Students must be aware that dropping a course could affect the number of credit hours that student is enrolled in and therefore affect their eligibility status. Please consult with your coach or the Athlete Services and Events Assistant or Manager: Interuniversity Sport before dropping a course.

** A Special Needs student-athlete must be enrolled in a full-time course load (or full time equivalent as defined by their institution as a Special Needs Student), or minimum nine credit hours in the term in which they are competing. A Special Needs student must be formally designated as such by the institution’s Special Needs department or equivalent.

*** A student-athlete registered in a co-op program and on a recognized work term that (i) is a recognized component of their academic program and / or (ii) is recognized for university credit, will be eligible to participate for that institution in that term and provided the university continues to declare the individual as a full-time student in that term.

2. Student in Good Standing:

a) A student who enters an institution in September (Fall Semester) and successfully completes a minimum of three full courses, or six half courses or eighteen semester hours in the subsequent twelve month period.

b) A student who enters an institution in January (Winter Semester) and successfully completes a minimum of three half courses or nine semester hours prior to September of that year.

**A Special Needs Student must successfully complete either a full-time course load (or full-time equivalent as defined by their institution as a Special Needs Student), or minimum eighteen credit hours in order to be eligible for the following year. A special needs student must be formally designated as such by the institution’s special needs department or equivalent.

** Graduating Year- An athlete who completes a degree during a previous academic year is eligible to participate in U Sports competition notwithstanding that the athlete did not, during that previous academic year, successfully complete sufficient courses to maintain the status of "student in good standing".

***Graduate Student An exception to Course Load and / or Academic Standing is available to an athlete registered as a full-time student in any graduate program offered by a member institution.

3. Academic Standing: a) A continuing student, who has previously been a registered U Sports and OUA athlete, must be a student in good standing in each subsequent year of participation in that sport. b) An athlete who is ineligible due to ceasing to be a student in good standing is NOT eligible to be registered as a U Sports or OUA athlete until he or she has successfully completed within a twelve month period, six half courses at a post-secondary institution whose courses are recognized for credit at the member institution registering the CIS/OUA athlete. c) An athlete who is classified as an academic exchange student is, after verification by the member institution, eligible to participate for one year only.

4. Withdrawal: a) An athlete who withdraws from any post-secondary institution before the completion of an academic term (semester, spring/summer session, year) is not eligible to participate in U Sports competition for a period of one calendar year from the date of withdrawal and must have regained eligibility prior to being registered as eligible to participate. b) If an athlete withdraws from a sport during an academic year, but remains in good standing status, the athlete must not participate in a U Sports sport at another institution for one calendar year from the date, which the athlete withdrew at the former institution.

5. Maximum years of Participation:

Student athletes may participate in a U Sports sport for a maximum of 5 years. No maximum exists for OUA sports.

6. Transfer:

An athlete, who transfers from any degree granting institution to a member institution, must not participate for a period of one calendar year in the U Sports sport in which the athlete participated at the previous institution in order to be eligible for U Sports participation. The transfer rule does not apply to OUA only sports.

A student-athlete, who enrolls in either a doctorate or master’s degree at a member institution, and who attended another institution the previous academic year, shall retain any available U Sports eligibility to participate immediately. This shall be a one-time allowance.

This accommodation is also available to a student-athlete who enrolls in any of the following designated programs:  Bachelor of Law(s)  Doctor of Dental Medicine  Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)  Doctor of Medicine (MD)  Doctor of Optometry  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine  Juris Doctor (JD)  Additional programs may be considered upon request of the U Sports Eligibility Committee.

7. Use of Banned or Restricted substances or methods:

U Sports is unequivocally opposed to any doping practices by student-athletes or by individuals in positions of leadership in amateur sport (i.e. coaches, medical practitioners, sport scientists, administrators, team managers, etc.). This not only includes presence of a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’s bodily Sample but also:

 Use or attempted use;  Refusing or evading;  Athlete availability, whereabouts information and missed tests;  Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control;  Possession of prohibited substances and methods;  Trafficking or attempted trafficking;  Administration or attempted administration.

Any student athlete who has been proven through appropriate and due process to be in contravention of the rules that the U Sports and/or the respective National and/or International Sport Federation will be suspended from all U Sports competition, including Conference and non-conference play as per the U Sports policy.

8. Football Only

Subject to Policy 40.10.4.3.1.1, a student-athlete’s eligibility is limited to the time periods specified below:

Men’s Football (effective 2014-15) Please note, beginning in academic year 2015-16, and subject to all other regulations, including Policy 40.10.4.3.1.1 (Maximum Years), a U Sports football student-athlete must have been born on or after January 1 of the year specified in order to be eligible for U Sports football competition during

Born in 1994 or subsequently; eligible for academic year 2018-19;

Wilfrid Laurier University Eligibility  In order to remain academically eligible, all student-athletes must meet the academic progression requirements of their specific academic program. These requirements are outlined in the Student Athlete Handbook and can also be found at: https://students.wlu.ca/academics/calendars-and-policies/index.html  1st year student athletes must acknowledge who your academic advisor is prior to the completion of your first semester.  If you do not earn a minimum GPA of 4.0 (C- average) or better after the completion of your first semester, you will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your academic program progression requirements.  If your cumulative GPA falls below a 4.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be placed on academic probation .You will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your program requirements. You may also be required to meet with the Coordinator of Interuniversity Sport.  If you are placed on academic probation, you must raise your cumulative GPA to a 4.0 or better upon completion of your next 4 credits or you will be asked to withdraw from the university.  If your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be required to withdraw from the university.

In addition to your signature on this document indicating your understanding of the rules and regulations of the SADP, it also gives the Interuniversity Sport staff permission for the following:

 To contact your professors and/or academic advisor to discuss your progress and share that information with your coaches and athletic administrators—this includes sending out requests for midterm progress reports;  To speak to Sports Medicine personnel about medical issues that may affect your academics; and  To obtain information/copies of your official transcript and academic record from the Office of Student Records

I fully understand and agree to the policies as outlined in this contract. I also understand that my educational and medical records cannot be released without my consent and to only release

21 academic information to my coaches, athletic administrators, and credible academic awarding agencies.

WILFRID LAURIER ACADEMIC STANDING

 In order to remain academically eligible, all student-athletes must meet the academic progression requirements of their specific academic program. These requirements are outlined below and can also be found at: https://students.wlu.ca/programs/index.html

 If you do not earn a minimum GPA of 4.0 (C- average) or better after the completion of your first semester, you will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your program requirements.

 If your cumulative GPA falls below a 4.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be placed on academic probation. You will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your program requirements.

 If your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be required to withdraw from the university.

 If you are placed on academic probation, you must raise your cumulative GPA to a 4.0 or better upon completion of your next 4 credits or you will be asked to withdraw from the university.

Academic Probation: https://legacy.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=13860&p=25264

Progression Requirements

Progression and Graduation Requirements: Degree Programs

Students in a general BA/BSc degree program without designation may progress and graduate if they achieve an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.00. A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 4.00 but not less than 2.00 (D) will be allowed to proceed on academic probation for 4.0 further credit attempts. Refer to the Academic Probation: General BA/BSc Degree Programs section which follows.

A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.00 must withdraw from the university.

Academic decisions are made at the completion of each full year of study in May or upon completion of 4.0 credit attempts (passed or failed attempts).

Students who fail more than 5.0 credits (or equivalent, including repeated courses) will be required to withdraw from the university.

Academic Probation: General BA/BSc Degree Programs

An undergraduate student (registered in an honours or general degree program) is placed on academic probation in the general degree program without designation when they have completed 4.0 credits at Laurier, and achieve a grade point average (GPA) between 2.00 (D) and 3.99.

In order to clear probation, students must raise the cumulative GPA to at least 4.00 (C-) by the end of the probationary period, which will extend to the end of the term (May, June, August, December) in which they complete a fourth 1.0-credit attempt (or equivalent) after being placed on probation. The cumulative GPA calculated to determine whether or not the student has cleared probation will include all (be there 4.0 or more) credits completed by the end of the probationary period. A student who fails to clear probation after completing 4.0 credits will be required to withdraw from the university. Exceptions to this rule are described below.

A student who has been placed on probation and who at the end of the probationary period obtains a GPA of at least 5.00 (C) on a minimum of 4.0 credits taken after being placed on probation, but whose cumulative GPA is less than 4.00 will have until the end of an additional probationary period to raise the cumulative GPA to 4.00.

If a student's cumulative GPA falls below 4.00 (C-) after probation has been cleared, the student will be required to withdraw from the university.

While on probation in general degree programs, students in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Brantford Campus(excluding students registered in the Bachelor of Business Technology Management) will be allowed to register in a maximum of 2.0 full-credits (four 0.5- credit courses) per term. The restriction will be lifted and students will be able to proceed with a regular course load once they have cleared probation. During this period, students are required to contact an academic advisor for guidance.

Students on academic probation in the General BA and BSc (except adult probation) may not cross-register in courses at the University of Waterloo, nor attend another university on a Letter of Permission.

Students who fail more than 5.0 credits (or equivalent, including repeated courses) will be required to withdraw from the university.

Progression and Graduation Requirements: Honours Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Human & Social Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Science and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary Bachelor of Arts, Applied Economics - School of Business & Economics Effective for honours degree programs offered by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Human & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and the Applied Economics program in the School of Business & Economics, these are the grade point average (GPA) requirements:

BA students progress from year to year in an honours subject, if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 (C) overall and 5.00 in that honours subject. Students in an honours BA degree are able to graduate in an honours subject if they achieve a grade point average of 5.00 overall and 7.00 (B-) in that honours subject.

BSc students progress and graduate in an honours subject, if they achieve a grade point average of 5.00 (C) overall and 5.00 in that honours subject.

Students who fail more than 5.0 credits (or equivalent, including repeated courses) will be required to withdraw from the university.

Notwithstanding the preceding, in those departments offering both BA and BSc degree programs in an honours subject (Departments of Biology, Geography & Environmental Studies, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science, and Psychology), the departments will choose for each program to have students either:

(A) progress and graduate in the honours subject if they achieve a grade point average of 5.00 (C) overall and 5.00 in their honours subject: The Departments of Biology, Mathematics and Physics and Computer Science have applied Option A to the BA and BSc honours programs.

(B) progress from year to year if they achieve a grade point average of 5.00 (C) overall and 5.00 in the honours subject, and graduate if they achieve a grade point average of 5.00 overall and 7.00 (B-) in the honours subject. The Departments of Geography & Environmental Studies, Kinesiology & Physical Education and Psychology have applied Option B to the BA and BSc honours programs.**

**Exceptions to these GPA requirements are detailed in the Honours BA Communication Studies, Honours BSc Health Sciences, Honours BA/BSc Psychology Research Specialist, Honours BA/BSc Psychology Comprehensive, and the joint Honours BSc Biology and Psychology programs.

Bachelor of Business Administration Progression to Year 2: Requires completion of all 5.0 required and elective credits of Year 1 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 (B-) in all Business courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 (C) in all non-business courses. Course and GPA requirements for Business and non-Business courses must be achieved by August 31. Total course repeats may not exceed a maximum of 1.0 credit exclusively during Year 1. All credits taken during Year 1 will be included in the GPA requirements for progression into Year 2.

Progression to Year 3: Requires completion of all 5.0 required and elective credits of Year 2 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in all Business and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 in all non- business. These course and GPA requirements must be achieved by August 31. Course

24 repeats may not exceed a maximum of 2.0 credits for the duration of the program, including repeats from Year 1.

Progression to Year 4: Requires completion of all 5.0 required and elective credits of Year 3 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in all Business and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 in all non- business. Regular stream students must achieve the course and GPA requirements by August 31 and co-op stream students by December 31. Course repeats may not exceed a maximum of 2.0 credits for the duration of the program, including repeats from Year 1.

Graduation: Requires completion of all 5.0 required and elective courses of Year 4 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in all Business and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 in all non- business. Students who have not met the course and GPA requirements to graduate must meet the requirements within one calendar year. If they do not do so, they must re-apply to enter the Honours Business Administration program. Course repeats may not exceed a maximum of 2.0 credits for the duration of the program, including repeats from Year 1. A student who has passed all the courses of the BBA program but who has not obtained the necessary GPA may elect to receive a Bachelor of Arts General degree without major notation.

Bachelor of Arts - Honours Economics Programs Progression requirements for the Honours BA Economics, Honours BA Economics and Accounting, Honours BA Economics and Administration, and Honours BA Economics and Financial Management programs are stated in the School of Business & Economics chapter, Economics section. The Honours BA Applied Economics requirements are also stated at the beginning of this subsection.

Academic Probation: Honours Degree Programs

Students enrolled in honours BBA, BBTM, BMus, BMusTh programs (Year 1 BBA students are excluded), who fail to achieve the standing required for admission to the subsequent year of their program, may upon the recommendation of the chair and the appropriate dean, proceed on academic probation. The terms of the probation will be determined by the chair and the dean. The approval for academic probation will be communicated to the student on LORIS by the Office of the Registrar. An honours student in the above degrees may proceed on probation only once.

NOTE: Students enrolled in Honours BA or BSc programs, or students completing Year 1 in the Honours BBA program are excluded from progressing in honours on probation.

Students in honours BA and BSc programs who do not meet the area of specialization GPA progression requirement for their current program, must revise their specialization, or progress

25 in the General degree program without designation. If the overall GPA is deficient for the honours program, the student must revise their degree to the general program without designation. Students with an overall GPA between 2.00 (D) and 3.99 will be placed in the General program on academic probation. Those with an overall GPA below 2.00 on a minimum of 4.0 attempted credits are required to withdraw from the university.

Students who fail more than 5.0 credits (or equivalent, including repeated courses) will be required to withdraw from the university.

GRADING SYSTEM

A student's progress within a program will be evaluated on the basis of the grade point average (GPA). For purposes of calculation, the grade point (GP) earned in a 0.5 credit will be given half the weight of that earned in a 1.0 credit. Likewise the GP earned in a 0.25 credit will be given a quarter of the weight of that earned in a 1.0 credit.

For example, a student with an A (11.0) in a 1.0 credit, a C- (2.0) in a 0.5 credit and a B+ (2.25) in a 0.25 credit will receive a GPA of 8.71. (15.25 grade points divided by 1.75 credits)

Where letter grades are derived from percentages, the following conversion will be adopted unless the instructor announces otherwise, in writing, at the outset of a course.

Calculation of Grade Point Average: Repeated Course

When a course is repeated the grade received in the second attempt will be used to calculate the GPA. Special averages (i.e., those calculated for distinctions) do not conform to this practice. Students in degree programs may repeat courses up to a maximum of 2.0 credits. When a course is repeated, the first attempt will remain on a student's transcript.

GPA Calculator: https://students.wlu.ca/academics/support-and-advising/gpa- calculator/index.html

Letter grades and their grade point equivalents are as follows:

Percentage Letter Grade Grades Points Conversion

A+ 12 90-100 A 11 85-89 A- 10 80-84 B+ 9 77-79

B 8 73-76 B- 7 70-72 C+ 6 67-69 C 5 63-66 C- 4 60-62 D+ 3 57-59 D 2 53-56 D- 1 50-52 F 0 0-49 XF* 0 0-49 DR** 0 0-49 UR*** - Under Review

* Final exam not written - failed course. Where an X appears beside a final passing grade, the final examination was not written and the grade is based upon term work.

** Dropped after academic deadline - failed course.

*** Grade decision pending the resolution of an academic misconduct investigation

Academic Resources https://students.wlu.ca/academics/support-and-advising/index.html

For information on all academic programs at Laurier please visit: https://students.wlu.ca/programs/index.html

ACADEMIC ADVISORS –

Michelle Adams – Faculty of Arts - [email protected] Megan Woodrow - Faculty of Arts - [email protected] Bethany Ankucza - Faculty of Science - [email protected] or [email protected], ext. 4342 Maureen Coulter - Faculty of Science - [email protected] or [email protected], ext. 3052 Eileen Morouney – Faculty of Business – [email protected] ext. 3948 Dr. Stephen Wenn - Kinesiology – [email protected], ext. 4160 Dr. Ken Jackson - Faculty of Business & Economics – [email protected], ext. 2316 Lindsay Lawrence - Central Academic Advising - [email protected], ext. 4499 Melodee Martinuk - Central Academic Advising - [email protected], ext. 3301

Our Academic Calendar can be found at https://students.wlu.ca/academics/calendars-and- policies/academic-calendars/index.html

ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM (AASP)

Program Information

An academic and athletic mentoring program for Laurier's Golden Hawk athletes.

Study Hall Schedule

Sunday 5:30 - 7:20 p.m. LH1011 (Laz Hall) Scott & Jake

Monday 7:30 - 9:20 p.m. 1C17 (Arts) Jake & Maya

Tuesday 8:30-10:20 p.m. P120 (Peters) Maya & Emily

Wednesday 8:30 - 10:20 p.m. 1C17 (Arts) Emily & Scott

A .A.S.P. Workshops/Program Sessions

Academic and athletic skills workshops give students the opportunity to learn skills for both in class and in the field of play. Topics include but are not limited to:

Academic advising

Diversity and equity

Learning styles

Leadership skills

Time management

Active reading

Exam strategies

Lecture note taking

Study aids

Contact Information

Ryan Lannan: Athlete Advisor/Manager, Interuniversity Sport Programs ([email protected])

Courtney Bruce: Athlete Services and Events Assistant ([email protected])

Tammy Rowe: A.A.S.P. Co-ordinator/Learning Strategist ([email protected])

Student Athlete Academic Mentors:

Mackenzie Harris Luca Pietropaolo Emily Ferguson Scott Hutter

Get Started Today! Access the A.A.S.P. MyLearningSpace Course Page

Get access to additional resources, updates and reminders by enrolling in the A.A.S.P. course page

1. Log into MyLearningSpace 2. Select "Self Registration" on the top right of the screen, and 3. Select and enroll in Athlete Academic Success Program

TUTORING

A tutor is a qualified student or professional who helps you to better understand your coursework. A tutor can also help you to develop better independent study skills and academic fundamentals. Tutors are available through many academic departments on campus. Tutors are not available through the Department of Athletics.

If you feel a tutor is required to assist you with your course work, you must obtain permission from your coach prior to arranging for a tutor. Once you have received permission from your coach, you are responsible for contacting the pertinent academic department to find a tutor. Once you have made arrangements with a tutor, please contact the Coordinator of Interuniversity Sport with contact info for your tutor (full name, WLU ID #, and email address) and the C.O.I.S. will set-up payment directly with the tutor. The Department of Athletics & Recreation does have restrictions on the amount of tutoring sessions that are available and reserves the right to limit these sessions as deemed necessary (i.e. normal procedure would be payment for a maximum of 3 sessions at $20/session)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Our Centre for Student Success has a range of supports to help you plan your academic requirements, with services ranging from supplement instruction for traditionally hard courses (we’re looking at you, economics) to helping improve your writing and study skills. And our Accessible Learning Centre helps students with documented disabilities reach their full academic potential. Visit our Academic Services webpage to explore all the academic support available to you.

LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERING AND WORK The Career Centre is your resource for learning what you can do with your degree, finding a job and apply to further education. Our Cooperative Education department provides opportunities to gain paid work experience during your studies, while our Centre for Community Service- Learning can hook you up with volunteer placements that give you experience while you help a community in need.

Jobs on campus

Your student government doesn’t just represent your interests – it offers plenty of opportunities to get involved in shaping the student experience. Be an icebreaker for O-Week, or get your campaign posters ready and run for president.

 Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union  Graduate Students’ Association

ACCESSIBLE LEARNING CENTRE https://students.wlu.ca/academics/support-and-advising/accessible-learning-centre/index.html

Our Accessible Learning Centre helps students with documented disabilities reach their full academic potential. The centre provides tutoring assistance, learning strategy and assistive technology support, exam accommodation and alternate-format course materials.

ATHLETE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ACDP)

The Athlete Career Development Program (A.C.D.P.) is designed to engage all student athletes in the career development process as an integral part of their Laurier experience. Through this program, student athletes have access to a variety of career planning resources including workshops, individual appointments with a career consultant, print and online resources.

The A.C.D.P. has taken the unique needs and demands of life as a student athlete into account. Our focus is to provide you with the resources, tools and individual help you will need to identify and pursue your professional goals. Career planning is a self-directed effort, and success comes from hard work, commitment, understanding the process, and advance preparation, positioning, and planning. We are here to help you succeed!

Taking a proactive approach and preparing well from first to fourth year is an investment in your future.

Steps of Career Development: Self Awareness: Understanding yourself and what matters to you Career Awareness: Knowing what career options might exist. You are not defined by your degree! Career Immersion: Primary research to assess how a career fits your skills, interests, and preferences Goal Setting: Setting S.M.A.R.T. plans and evaluating periodically Employment Preparation: Targeting your job search campaign (resumé, cover letter, and interview skills)

1st Year: 2nd Year:  Attend Career Centre Orientation session  Conduct career research: learn about job  Complete Typefocus and attend a titles of interest and what they involve debriefing session (individual  Consider supplementary assessments appointments available) such as the Strong Interest Inventory or  Begin the Career Development Certificate Career Leader (complete 5 workshops including Career  Continue with Career Development Planning, Resumé, Cover Letter, Certificate Interview Skills, Job Search & Networking  Gain work related experience (i.e. part Strategies) time or summer job, strategic  Get Involved (join a club or volunteer) volunteering) 3rd Year: 4th Year:  Develop or enhance your professional  Engage in the Graduating Student online presence, attend our workshop to Employment Service (GSES) learn more  Attend employer events on campus  Conduct Informational Interviews to  Attend the Transferable Skills workshop understand more about career options to understand the value of skills you’ve and build your network developed as a Golden Hawk  Explore leadership opportunities through  Attend workshops and appointments if campus clubs or volunteer roles considering Further Education  Attend Career Fair and Job Fair

Contact: Frances Humphreys Manager, Career Services 519.884.0710 x 3588 [email protected]

Health and Wellness

ATHLETIC THERAPY and SPORTS MEDICINE

The Athletic Therapy and Sports Medicine staff hopes your athletic experience is enriching physically, mentally and socially, and is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

With athletic participation comes inherent risk of injury, and Sports Medicine is able to help in the following ways:

• Reduce the risk of injury through physical screening, conditioning programs and education. • Should an injury occur; be available for consultation, referral to the team physician and development of a treatment and rehabilitation plan that will guide you to full recovery. • Act as a liaison between the doctor, coach, parents and student-athlete so everyone has a full understanding of the capabilities or limitations the injury imposes. • Educate the student-athlete so that he/she understands his/her injury, responsibilities and the future implications for participation.

Sports Medicine has established departmental policies to address pertinent issues. Please take the time to read and understand the policies as they affect you. When you have completed your athletic career at Wilfrid Laurier University, we want you to leave with knowledge and an understanding that will enable you to live in an active, healthy lifestyle.

Wilfrid Laurier Concussion Recognition and Management Protocol Preseason:  Athletes complete a baseline ImPACT neurocognitive computerized evaluation (M & W soccer, M & W rugby, M & W basketball, M & W hockey, M football)  All athletes complete a detailed medical history form identifying previous head injuries, hospitalizations and any relevant diagnostic testing

At time of Injury:

 Use the pocket SCAT (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool) on the sidelines to determine if an athlete has suffered a concussion (Certified Athletic Therapist / Student Therapist)  Remove symptomatic athlete from practice / competition  Complete a SCAT3 as soon as possible if the athlete is able to do so  Report injury to Certified Athletic Therapist (if not present) immediately  Athlete sent home with a responsible adult who has been given the Concussion Injury Advice card and explained the protocol of monitoring the athlete for worsening signs or symptoms

Follow-up:  Athlete has daily appointments with a Certified Athletic Therapist for symptom evaluation which is documented in the athlete’s chart  Athlete does not engage in any physical activity and limits cognitive activities while experiencing symptoms  Notify and schedule an appointment with a Sports Medicine Physician if symptoms are not improving  Referral to the Accessible Learning Centre on campus if necessary  Athlete must remain asymptomatic for a period of time (will be based on the amount of time the athlete experienced symptoms)  Arrange for step 2 of the graduated return-to-play protocol to occur when athlete is asymptomatic  Progress through 6 stages as tolerated  Prior to return-to-play, re-evaluate using the ImPACT test and compare to baseline values  Identify when the ImPACT scores return to baseline  Obtain written medical clearance to return to competition from a Sports Medicine Physician or Certified Athletic Therapist

Making an appointment online: http://wlutherapy.setmore.com/

Key Contacts:

Jennifer Childs [email protected], 519-884-0710 ext. 2178 Jamie Carlson [email protected], 519-884-0710 ext. 2178 Jennifer Martins [email protected], 519-884-0710 ext. 4354

General Inquiries and Appointments - 519-884-0710 ext. 2178

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

After a recent anti-doping violation caused by supplement use, the CCES is again drawing attention to the extreme risk an athlete runs when using supplements. While it is easy to assume that an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation can only happen to someone else, in reality anyone that uses supplements is at risk, even after taking any recommended precautionary steps. What is the CCES’ position regarding supplement use? The CCES believes the use of most supplements poses an unacceptable risk for athletes and their athletic career. While the CCES does not recommend the use of supplements, we do acknowledge that many athletes choose to use them to support the nutritional demands of training and travelling. Ultimately, athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance that may be found in their sample; this is known as strict liability. If athletes who use supplements test positive for a prohibited substance, this can result in a violation being declared, regardless of how the prohibited substance got into their body. Serious sanctions may be imposed.

What are the risks associated with supplement use? Supplements may intentionally contain prohibited substances or may be inadvertently contaminated with prohibited substances. The key issue is that there is little government regulation on the supplement industry. Some supplement manufacturers mislabel their products by not accurately specifying the contents or the relative amounts of each ingredient per dose. It is not uncommon for supplements to be cross-contaminated with banned substances during the manufacturing process if the manufacturer produces other products that contain prohibited substances. Many ingredients are sourced outside of Canada and may be contaminated. The reality is that there continue to be significant risks associated with supplement use. What can I do to minimize the risk of using supplements? Athletes have a personal responsibility to evaluate all the risks associated with supplements before using them. The NSF Certified for Sport™ program can help athletes identify products that have been tested for purity banned substances, and help minimize the risk of inadvertent doping (www.nsfsport.com). Additionally, if you choose to use supplements you should take these precautions to minimize your risk. These precautions may help demonstrate that you were not at fault or not significantly at fault if a violation occurs as a result of supplement use. Although in most circumstances a violation will still be declared, proof that the utmost caution was observed may be taken into consideration when the sanction is imposed.

 Make a direct enquiry to the manufacturer and get a written guarantee that the product is free of any substances on the WADA Prohibited List.  Ask if the manufacturer makes any products that do contain prohibited substances at the plant where the supplement is produced. If prohibited substances are present in a manufacturing plant, the risk of cross-contamination with the supplement is very high – don’t use that product.  Ask if the manufacturer is prepared to stand behind its product. If they are not – don’t use that product.  Have proof showing the sensible and obvious precautions you took before taking the supplement to address the various risk factors associated with its use.  Advice from the CCES or other health professionals regarding supplements may reduce but cannot eliminate the risk of inadvertent doping. The risks associated with supplementation are clear – the responsibility for assuming these risks ultimately rests with you. The Hidden Dangers of Supplements

Student athletes are understandably concerned about performing their best. While many may want to take nutritional supplements, it's a smart idea to research the dangers and consider whether or not it's a chance worth taking.

Learn the Risks Nutritional and Performance Enhancing supplements toe the line between food and drug, and therefore are not regulated by Health Canada. There is absolutely nothing guaranteeing the

purity of supplements, or the safety of using them. In addition, the manufacturer can claim benefits of the product that have not been tested or proven.

Some supplements may contain unhealthy ingredients or banned substances that can potentially disqualify athletes from competitions. Student athletes in particular should avoid supplements that could affect their hormones, especially products that increase testosterone or growth hormone levels. It's also very important to avoid products that contain stimulants (e.g., caffeine, ephedra or Pseudoephedrine) that can lead to anxiety, racing heart or an increased heart rate.

Do Your Homework Even knowing the risks, many athletes still believe they need supplements in order to compete with the best. And there are no clear answers to questions like "What dietary supplements can I take?" or "Are there safe supplements available?"

Reading a label thoroughly may not provide all the information you need because most dietary supplements are not tested before they are sold to consumers. Look for third-party certification indicators - like the blue NSF mark.

Testing under the NSF Certified for Sport program helps confirm the product does not contain potentially harmful levels of impurities or substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports (CCES).

If you choose to take dietary supplements, it's important that you take a proactive approach and become fully informed, educated and aware of the marketplace.

 Recognize that no one person or organization will be able to provide all of the answers.  Learn how, where and why risks exist in the supplement marketplace.  Identify the tools and resources that can help minimize risk of consumption.  Make no assumptions on the safety and effectiveness of a product.  Consider that your best option may be to not take dietary supplements at all.

Make more informed decisions about choosing supplements by going to the NSF Certified for Sport website at: http://www.nsfsport.com/ or the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport at: www.cces.ca/en/supplements

CCES ONLINE LEARNING AND DOPING SEMINAR

Athlete and Support Personnel Instructions

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is pleased to invite you to complete the e- learning course True Sport Clean 101.

If you have taken the CCES online course previously:

Please use the login information you previously created. Can't remember your username? Try your email address. Use the “Forgot Password?” function to retrieve your password if you have forgotten it. Contact the CCES if you have forgotten your login information. Do not use the enrollment key below to create a new account.

Please use this link to Login: http://education.cces.ca

If you are taking the CCES online course for the first time:

Please use this link, enrollment key and password to Sign Up: http://education.cces.ca/#/signup

Enrollment Key: USPORTS2018

1. You will be prompted to enter your name and your email address. Your email address will become your username. 2. Enter a password that you will remember. 3. Log in with your new username and password. 4. Go to "My Courses". 5. You must complete the "Setup" module before you can start the course. 6. Return to "My Courses" to begin the course.

If you return at a later date to start training or to continue a partially completed course, you must log in with your unique username and password. If you use the enrollment key again you will be creating a duplicate account and will have to start your training from the beginning.

You'd prefer the e-learning portal to display in the other official language? Locate the "Language" function in the bottom left-hand corner of the e-learning portal.

If you have trouble logging in, please contact the CCES for assistance.

Sincerely,

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport 1-613-521-3340 x3236 or 1-800-672-7775 [email protected]

STUDENT WELLNESS CENTRE https://students.wlu.ca/wellness-and-recreation/health-and-wellness/index.html)

The Student Wellness Centre on Laurier’s Waterloo Campus is the new home for all physical, mental health and counselling services on campus. Over the summer of 2014, we're integrating into a multi-disciplinary centre to offer collaborative service that will help students get the best support in the most seamless and coordinated manner possible.

We are located on the 2nd Floor, Student Services Building (above the dining hall). During the academic year (from September to April), we are open Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm and Thursday/Friday from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. During the summer, we have reduced evening hours, and we are closed over the lunch hour from 12:00 to 1:00.

The Student Wellness Centre is a multi-disciplinary service of health and counselling professionals working to support the physical, emotional and mental health needs of students at Laurier’s Waterloo campus. The team includes family physicians, registered nurses, counsellor/social workers, a mental health nurse, the Student Support/Mental Health Team Leader, registered massage therapists, chiropractors, and a dietician. All visits are confidential.

Medical services include physical exams, acute and chronic illness care and follow-up, sexual health information and dispensing (including emergency contraception), and referrals to specialists. Medical visits are covered by your provincial health card or UHIP insurance. Certain services are not covered by provincial health insurance or UHIP, including chiropractic care and massage therapy. You must present your provincial health card or UHIP card at every visit. International students can register and print proof of coverage by clicking here.

We recommend you book an appointment to see a counsellor or physician. Book an appointment by calling 519-884-0710 ext. 3146 or dropping in. Regular prescription renewals require a booked appointment. During the academic year, there are a limited number of walk-in slots with the doctor for urgent concerns and acute illness. These same-day appointments are booked on a first come, first served basis, Present early to get a spot.

For after-hours medical care: Grand River Hospital: 835 King St. W. phone: 519-749-4242 St Mary’s General Hospital: 911 Queen’s Blvd. 519-749-6579

The counselling team offers short-term, goal-directed counselling for registered students for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and roommate issues, exam and performance anxiety and body image issues. We also provide assessment and referrals for in-patient programs and complex, specialized individual counselling. We also offer crisis intervention and crisis management.

To schedule an appointment, call 519-884-0710 ext. 3146. For urgent situations, please identify to the front-desk staff that you would like to see someone immediately.

The following after-hours crisis resources are available: Crisis Services of Waterloo Region 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team: 519-744-1813/1-866-366-4566 CMHA Distress Centre (24/7 Supportive Listening): 1-866-366-4566 Good2Talk (Ontario’s Post-Secondary Student Helpline): 1-800-925-5454 In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, call the Special Constable Service at ext. 3333 or call 911.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30am to 7:30pm Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 4:15pm

In an emergency after-hours call Special Constables at ext. 3333 or call 911. For additional urgent and after-hours support Click Here .

What to Expect When You Come to the Student Wellness Centre: A beautiful space that has been designed specifically to make you feel welcomed and comfortable when you visit us.A shared reception area for all of our services where you will check-in, schedule appointments or seek urgent support. You will be asked to swipe your health card every time you visit the Student Wellness Centre, so don’t forget it! Please note that if the University is closed due to inclement weather, the Student Wellness Centre will also be closed.

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Counselling Services is here if you are having trouble coping with stress, are feeling distracted by personal or emotional problems, or simply need to talk. We offer personal counselling / psychotherapy based on a short-term model. This model is appropriate for issues that can be addressed in approximately five sessions or less per academic year. If student’s needs are assessed not to be a match for short-term counselling, they will be advised of resources in the community that might be a better match and will be supported in making an initial appointment with that service if they wish.

Our services are free of charge for all Laurier students. However, students who miss or cancel an appointment without providing 24 hours notice may be charged a $20 fee payable before booking their next appointment (exceptions may be made for cases of the flu, illness, etc.). Students who repeatedly miss appointments without giving us advanced notice may forfeit the rest of their appointments for that academic year.

Location: 2nd Floor, Student Services Building (across the hall from Health Services)

Office Hours:

 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  Wednesday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm

In order to be as responsive to student needs as possible, and to deal with increasing demand for personal counselling services on campus, Counselling Services now uses walk-in services for Intake Appointments and Crisis Appointments.

WALK-IN INTAKE APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (sign up in person between 8:30 - 11:15 a.m.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are a limited number of appointments available each day, and they are available on a first come, first served basis. Students are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 am to ensure they get an appointment.

Ordinarily, students who have never been to Counselling Services before complete an Intake Appointment prior to accessing service except when they are in crisis.

The purpose of the intake appointment is to identify student goals/concerns; assess whether our service is appropriate to deal with the student’s needs; match the student with a counsellor or refer them to another appropriate resource; provide the student with helpful resources specific to his or her concerns; and inform the student of other counselling options if our service doesn’t fit their needs or when our appointments are fully booked.

 Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.  Students may come to the Counselling Services office between 8:30 - 11:15 a.m. to sign up for a morning intake time.  Appointments will only be booked in-person, after the start of the sign-up time and not over the phone.  If demand exceeds our capacity, students will be asked to return to a later session.  Students who are returning to Counselling Services must also complete the intake process (update) in order to access further counselling.

WALK-IN CRISIS APPOINTMENTS

Monday - Friday, 1 – 4 p.m. (sign up in person between 12:30 - 3:15 p.m., or on an as needed basis)

This service is available to students who have a concern/situation that is causing considerable distress and which requires immediate support, and/or a concern that they might hurt themselves or others.

 Crisis appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis - according to risk.  Students may come to the Counselling Services office between 12:30 - 3:15 p.m. to reserve a crisis appointment.  Although every attempt possible will be made, if demand exceeds our capacity, students will be referred to crisis services available in the community.

OFFICE LOCATION:

The office is located in Room SS2-203 on the upper floor of the Student Services Centre (across the hall from Health Services).

Email: [email protected] or Phone: 519-884-0710 x2338

HEALTH SERVICES

Health Services welcomes and supports all diverse communities. WLU Health Services is available to any part-time or full-time student at WLU. We can provide the same service as your family physician while you are at Laurier. Physician and Nursing services are generally covered by your provincial health card or UHIP (for international and exchange students). Certain services such as travel advice, third party requests (such as placement physicals or certificate of health for employment) and wart treatments are not covered by OHIP and you are responsible for payment. Staff and faculty of WLU may access Health Services for WSIB issues but cannot receive primary health care due to space and staffing constraints.

 Acute and Chronic Illness care and follow up  Allergy Injections  Birth Control Information and dispensing, including Emergency Contraception (the morning after pill)  Documentation of illness requiring exam deferral  Health Counselling  Healthy Eating Habits  Immunizations, routine and travel  Minor operative procedures such as mole removal, suturing, and complicated dressing changes can be arranged in our modern treatment room.  Medical Referrals to specialists or consultants  Pregnancy testing  STD Information and testing  Suture Removals  T.B. skin tests  And many other health related services.

Appointments

It is recommended that you book an appointment to see a physician. You can book an appointment by calling 519-884-0710 ext 3146 or you can speak with the receptionist in Health Services. During the fall and winter terms there are a limited amount of walk-in slots available for urgent or unpredictable concerns such as a urinary tract infection or acute illness. These openings are filled on a first come first served basis and you will be assessed by a nurse first. There is no guarantee you will be seen and these slots are generally filled by early afternoon so it is advisable to present to Health Services as early in the day as possible. These same day appointments are not for predictable issues such as physicals or medication renewals. You need to book an appointment for these issues.

Nursing Assessments

You can always ask to see the nurse for an assessment to determine if a doctor’s visit is necessary.

Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Care

There are two massage therapists and a chiropractor in Health Services. Appointments can be booked by calling 519-884-0710 ext 3146. These services are not covered by OHIP but some coverage is available through your extended health provider.

2nd Floor, Student Services Building Wilfrid Laurier University 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 Telephone: (519) 884 0710 x3146

Hours of Operation: Fall and Winter Terms, while classes in session: Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Health Services has extended hours during final exam periods in December and April on Saturdays from 8:30 am - 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

We encourage you to book an appointment for predictable concerns such as routine physicals, medication reorders, follow-ups and following of chronic illness.

There is an on-call doctor on daily for urgent or unpredictable concerns including but not limited to sprains, urinary tract infections, and upper respiratory infections. You will be evaluated first by a registered nurse and if necessary may see the doctor. These visits are on a first come, first served basis. There is no guarantee you will see the doctor so you are encouraged to book an appointment when possible.

Supports for Diverse Students The Diversity and Equity Office (DEO) advocates for the equal treatment of everyone, regardless of your gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, religion, age, ability or socio- economic background. As we work to eliminate sexual assault on campus, the Gendered Violence Task Force (housed in the DEO) provides additional supports to the Laurier community.

CAMPUS SAFETY With Special Constables conducting foot, bike and vehicle patrols of our campuses around the clock, and video surveillance cameras monitoring many of our buildings, student safety is our priority. Both campuses offer a safewalk service, Foot Patrol, provided by student volunteers to ensure you get home safely, and we also offer a mobile safety application, SAFEHawk.

 Special Constable Service  Foot Patrol  ERT  Gendered Violence Prevention and Support

LAURIER INTERNATIONAL Whether you’re an international or a Canadian student, Laurier International can enhance your international and intercultural skills. Laurier International also manages academic exchanges and other opportunities to travel abroad, such as internships, volunteering, field courses and more.

CREATING A CULTURE OF INCLUSION Laurier is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and because we truly value the diversity among our students, we recognize their unique needs. Operating from a social justice framework, Laurier offers numerous services, supports and opportunities for our students to get involved.

Supports for Aboriginal Students Our Aboriginal Student Centres (one on each campus) are not only places where Aboriginal students can connect with their heritage, but are also places of education for the broader Laurier community.

Registration and Finances STUDENT ATHLETE FEES

Student Athlete Participatory Fee

All student athletes will be assessed a compulsory student athlete participatory fee. This fee will include each student athlete’s athletic banquet ticket, Varsity Athlete Benefit Card and an apparel package.

Student Athletes participating in the following interuniversity sports will be charged $370; Basketball, Curling, Football, Hockey, Soccer, and Swimming.

Student athletes participating in the following sports will be charged $285; Baseball, Women’s Lacrosse, Cross Country, Golf and Rugby

These fees will be automatically charged to each student athlete’s University account upon completion of the Student Athlete Eligibility Registration. These fees are compulsory and non- refundable.

** Please note that the Student Athlete Participatory Fee is not equivalent to a team’s Adopt-a- Hawk (AAH) commitment.

ADOPT-A-HAWK

The Adopt-A-Hawk (AAH) is an important component of each team’s fundraising goal and is completely separate from the Student Athlete Participatory Fee. Each student athlete is responsible for collecting a donation by inviting alumni, family and friends to play a role in supporting their team. It is mandatory for student athletes to bring in a certain donation per year based on team. Adopt-A-Hawk program is meant to provide enhancements to the program, including additional coaching/recruiting resources, top-quality equipment and increased opportunities for off-season training, exhibition play, and road trips.

Please visit http://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/adoptahawk- landing.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=1495 to learn more about Adopt a Hawk and how it enhances your experience as a student athlete.

ATHLETE MEAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM

The major expenses on road trips (lodging and travel) are assumed by the University.

To help offset the cost of meals while travelling, student athletes are eligible for a meal supplement of $25.00 per day for away events based upon the following breakdown: $7.00 for breakfast, $8.00 for lunch and $10.00 for dinner. The coach is responsible for dispersing meal subsidy when provided. All members of the travel party receiving a meal subsidy shall be required to sign for receipt of the funds.

STUDENT AWARDS & BURSARIES https://students.wlu.ca/registration-and-finances/scholarships-and-bursaries/index.html

Awards: o Granted based on academic achievement; leadership qualities; participation in school and community activities Bursaries: o Granted for demonstrated financial need

SERVICE LAURIER

Service Laurier provides support for students with regards to student record, registration, LORIS support, OSAP, and student financial accounts. Online resources can be found at https://students.wlu.ca/registration-and-finances/enrolment-services/index.html Brantford campus students can also obtain their OneCard and parking pass at Service Laurier.

Records and Registration, and LORIS support Service Laurier can help you with registration. This includes discussing any issues a student may have with registering, such as holds, LORIS registration errors, or general guidance on how to determine what courses are required. Students seeking advice and guidance on course selection should speak to an academic advisor.

OSAP and Student Financial Accounts Most common questions for all students surrounds fees and payment. Service Laurier encourages students to communicate often with us if you are having concerns with paying fees, or meeting deadlines. We can help you understand your options and implications of missing payments.

We can provide more information or find a solution when it comes to OSAP concerns you may be having, such as late fee reversals, fund release, and repayment concerns from the National Student Loan Service Centre.

OneCard and Parking Services (Brantford campus) Service Laurier is the place at the Brantford campus for students to get their OneCard. Please bring government photo ID with you. We also sell parking passes with options for on and off- campus lots for the school year and summer months, as well as day passes year-round.

Contact information:

Service Laurier Waterloo Service Laurier Brantford 2nd floor, 202 Regina, M – F, 9:30 – 4:30 Rm 202, Grand River Hall, M – F , 9:00 – 4:30 Phone: 519.884.0710 ext 2800 519.756.8228 ext 5885 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Twitter: @Service Laurier @ServiceLaurier, @LBCancellations

POLICY & PROCEDURES

STUDENT-ATHLETE HOSTS AND RECRUIT RESPONSIBILITIES

Although a student-athlete host is not held directly responsible for the behavior of the prospect who he/she is asked to host, the behavior and decisions of the host can impact the recruit’s experience during the visit. Providing a safe and informative experience for the recruit while emphasizing the need for the prospect to recognize the academic and athletic mission of the university, should he/she ultimately attend, is an important goal.

The host responsibilities include:

 Understanding what types of behavior and activities are appropriate and what are inappropriate.

While good judgment is expected of student-athletes, and all possible activities cannot be listed; the following are some examples of inappropriate activities for a Laurier official visit:

 Attendance at bars/clubs of under-aged recruits that do not have an allowance for under-age patrons (i.e. wrist-band procedure)  Attendance at adult entertainment facilities.  Provision of alcohol to under-aged recruits or attempt to persuade an under- aged prospect to consume alcohol  Participation in any unethical or illegal activity, such as provision of drugs or participation in gambling activities.  Activities at any location that would reasonably cause perception of impropriety.

MEDICAL POLICY

Wilfrid Laurier University and the Department of Athletics require that all student athletes intending on participating in an interuniversity team are required to have completed the following:

1) Incoming first year student athletes (including freshmen, transfer students, and WLU students not in first year who have not participated in an interuniversity sport) are required to have completed by a physician, The Initial Health Assessment Form, www.laurierathletics.com/therapy/TF1.Pdf before he / she participates in an interuniversity sport (training camp, team testing, try-out, practice or competition).

2) Returning student athletes are required to complete The Veteran Athlete Health Assessment Form, www.laurierathletics.com/therapy/TF-VET.pdf before he / she participates in an interuniversity sport (training camp, team testing, try-out, practice or competition). This form updates the student athlete’s medical history over the past 12 months.

3) Any athlete who has been prescribed asthma medication must have the prescribing physician complete the CCES - Abbreviated TUE Form (Therapeutic Use Exemption) www.laurierathletics.com/therapy/TF-CCES.Pdf. UPDATE

All forms must be submitted to the head coach for collection by the therapy staff.

HAZING AND HARASSMENT POLICY

The Wilfrid Laurier University Department of Athletics and Recreation supports only those activities that are constructive, educational and inspirational, and that contribute to the intellectual and personal development of students. Laurier Athletics unequivocally opposes any situation created intentionally to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.

Wilfrid Laurier University interprets hazing as any act, whether physical, mental, emotional or psychological, that subjects another person, voluntarily or involuntarily, to anything that may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate, harass or intimidate the person, or which may in any fashion compromise the inherent dignity of the person. In addition, any requirements by a member that compel another member to participate in any activity which violates Wilfrid Laurier University policy, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Athlete Code of Conduct, or law. This applies to behaviour on or off University premises.

Actions and activities that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Any type of initiation or other activity in which there is an expectation of individuals joining a particular team to participate in behavior designed to humiliate, degrade or abuse them, regardless of the person's willingness to participate. • Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to consume alcohol or any other substance. • Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to shave any part of the body, including hair on the head. • Any requirement or pressure put on an individual to participate in any activity that is illegal, perverse, publicly indecent or contrary to genuine morals and/or beliefs (e.g., public profanity, indecent or lewd conduct or sexual gestures in public). • Required eating of anything an individual would refuse to eat otherwise. • Any activity or action that creates a risk to the health, safety or property of the University or any member of its community. • Forcing or requiring calisthenics, such as push-ups, sit-ups and runs. • or endorsing pranks, such as stealing or harassment of another organization. • Awakening or disturbing individuals during normal sleeping hours. • Expecting or pressuring individuals to participate in an activity in which the full membership is not willing to participate. • Physical abuse of any kind. • Forcing, encouraging or pressuring someone to wear in public apparel that is conspicuous and

not within the norm of what is considered to be in good taste. • Engaging in public stunts and buffoonery. • Nudity at any time or forced reading of pornographic material. • Paddling, beating or otherwise permitting a member to hit other members. • Having substances such as eggs, mud, paint and honey thrown at, poured on or otherwise applied to the body of a member. • Morally degrading/humiliating games or other activities that make a member the object of amusement, ridicule or intimidation. • Subjecting a member to cruel and unusual psychological conditions.

Note: No policy can address, in a specific fashion, all possible situations which may take place. When this policy does not address a specific behaviour, student athletes and teams are expected to conduct themselves and their activities in a spirit of social responsibility and respect for others.

If any Laurier student athlete or member of a Laurier team fails to conduct themselves in accordance with this Code of Conduct or if individuals or teams have committed an act which is considered a breach of the code, the University has the right and obligation to take the necessary disciplinary measures, after due process, as may be appropriate in the circumstances.

GENDERED AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE POLICY

Preamble Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) and the Department of Athletics & Recreation recognizes an individual’s right to work, study and live in an environment of mutual respect and understanding that is free from discrimination and all forms of Gendered and Sexual Violence. As a student athlete at Laurier you are expected to embody the characteristics and leadership of what it truly means to be a Golden Hawk. As a student athlete you are ambassadors for Laurier no matter where you are. You are personifying the values of what it means to be a Golden Hawk and displaying these characteristics to others. As such, Laurier is committed to addressing Gendered and Sexual Violence within the University Community through education, awareness, prevention, support and accountability. Laurier acknowledges that deeply held social attitudes contribute to the perpetuation of Gendered and Sexual Violence and operate to minimize the understanding of the extent and impact of Gendered and Sexual Violence in our communities.

It is the responsibility of all student athletes at Wilfrid Laurier University to understand and foster an environment where I will an individual’s right to work, study and live in an environment of mutual respect and understanding that is free from discrimination and all forms of Gendered and Sexual Violence.

Laurier’s Commitment Laurier is committed to fostering a university culture where:  Gendered and Sexual Violence is unacceptable and not tolerated;  Survivors are supported with compassion, dignity and respect;  There are a range of supports available to Survivors that are responsive to their Intersecting Identities, lived experiences, and healing needs;  All Members of the University Community have access to education about Gendered and Sexual Violence; and  Individuals and groups who commit acts of Gendered and/or Sexual Violence are held accountable through University procedures that follow principles of fairness.

Gendered & Sexual Violence at Laurier will: i. Empower the University Community to be proactive bystanders. ii. Be rooted in the knowledge that Gendered and Sexual Violence impacts everyone but does not impact everyone equally. Women, in particular Aboriginal and racialized women and women with disabilities, children, and members of the LGBTQ+ community experience Gendered and Sexual Violence more frequently. iii. Address prevalent myths about Gendered and Sexual Violence that function to blame and stigmatize Survivors, and perpetuate a culture in which this violence is normalized. iv. Encourage compassionate responses guided by trauma-informed principles that prioritize safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment. v. Promote a culture of consent through the following principles:  Consent is active: the absence of “no” is not consent;  Consent can be withdrawn at any time through words or behaviour;  It is the responsibility of the person who wants to engage in physical contact or sexual activity to make sure that they have consent from the other person(s) involved;  Consent to one sexual act does not constitute or imply consent to a different sexual act;

 Consent given at one time does not indicate or suggest that consent has been given at other times or will be given at a future time;  Consent is required regardless of the parties’ relationship status or sexual history together;  Consent cannot be given by a person who is incapacitated by alcohol, drugs, or who is unconscious, asleep, or otherwise lacks the capacity to give consent;  Consent can never be obtained through threats, trickery, coercion, pressure or other forms of control or intimidation; and  Consent may be compromised where individuals are in a position of power and/or authority (e.g., a coach, Student leader, teaching assistant, professor or supervisor).

Reporting 4.00 University Reporting: Reports can be made to the Sexual Violence Support Advocate, Senior Advisor of Dispute Resolution and Support, the Deans of Students or Residence Life Managers. Reports can be made in-person, by email, or by phone and may be made by someone who has experienced Gendered or Sexual Violence, or someone who has witnessed

Gendered or Sexual Violence. Anonymous Reports will also be accepted however the University’s ability to respond may be limited by the information available.

4.01 Reports can also be filed 24-7 with Special Constable Services. Special Constable Services can provide immediate crisis and safety support. Reports to Special Constable Services may be shared with the local, regional police and cases may be transferred to the police.

4.02 University Reporting Contacts  Sexual Violence Support Advocate ─ Sarah Scanlon, [email protected] or 519.884.4710 x4847  Senior Advisor of Dispute Resolution and Support ─ Dawn Ricker, [email protected] or 519.884.4710 x4847  Dean of Students Waterloo (including Kitchener) ─ Leanne Holland- Brown, [email protected] or 519.884.4710 x3704  Dean of Students Brantford ─ Adam Lawrence, [email protected] or 519.756.8228 x5644  Residence Life Managers Waterloo ─ Elissa Cressman, [email protected] 519.884.0710 x3793; Residence Life Manager Brantford ─ Chris Eley, [email protected] or 519.756.8228 x5856  Special Constable Services Waterloo (including Kitchener) ─ [email protected] or 519.885.3333  Special Constable Services Brantford ─ [email protected] or 519.756.8228 x5762

4.03 External Reporting Reports may also be filed with the local, regional police for 24-7 crisis intervention, to generate a record of the case, and/or to pursue criminal charges.

4.04 External Reporting Contacts Waterloo Regional Police (serves Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge) ─ for emergencies 911, for nonemergencies 519.653.7700 Brantford Police Service, for emergencies 911, for non-emergencies 519.756.0113

I fully understand the values as outlined in this document. I also understand that it is my responsibility to understand and be fully aware of the “full” Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy & Procedures as outlined at the following link: https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/12.4-gendered-and-sexual-violence- policy-and-procedures.html and embody the characteristics of what it means to be a student athlete and a Golden Hawk.

WLU STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC CONTRACT 2018/2019

Athlete Academic Support  All 1st year student athletes and those student athletes on academic probation must participate in the Athlete Academic Success Program (AASP) during the fall semester.

 After the completion of the fall semester, the Coordinator of Interuniversity Sport and your coach will determine if you will be required to continue to participate in the AASP during the next semester.  Participation in the AASP will include the following:  Mandatory attendance at the 1st Year Student Athlete Orientation Day (Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 8:30am – 1pm). Failure to attend the 1st Year Student Athlete Orientation will result in suspension from the team’s next conference competition.  Mandatory attendance at one (1) AASP supervised study sessions per week  Mandatory ‘check-in’ with an AASP mentor between semester weeks 6-9  You must sign in and out with an AASP mentor each time you attend a study session. Coaches will receive bi-weekly attendance lists.  Use of cell phones, e-mail or social media during assigned study hall hours must be academic in nature and student-athletes are expected to behave in a way conducive to studying and be respectful of others.  Student-athletes are expected to check e-mail and MyLearning Space accounts frequently as you are responsible for information contained in messages from your professors and the SADP.  Your study session hours can be increased at any time by the Manager of Interuniversity Sport , Athlete Services & Events Assistant and coach if your progress deems it necessary.

Enrollment and OUA/USports Eligibility All student-athletes must be enrolled in at least 1.5 credits (9 hours per semester) in the semester they are competing in to remain eligible and to receive financial aid. Student athletes who drop below 1.5 credits (9 credit hours) will immediately become ineligible for competition and their financial aid may be affected. Student Athletes must complete a minimum 3.0 credits per academic year in order to remain eligible for OUA/CIS competition. Please refer to the Student Athlete Handbook for more specific eligibility rules.

Academic Integrity All student-athletes are expected to follow University policies concerning plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty. The University Academic Integrity policy can be found at https://students.wlu.ca/academics/academic-integrity/index.html (These behaviors are prohibited and punishable by possible university sanctions.)

Wilfrid Laurier University Eligibility In order to remain academically eligible, all student-athletes must meet the academic progression requirements of their specific academic program. These requirements are outlined in the Student Athlete Handbook and can also be found at: https://students.wlu.ca/registration- and-finances/enrolment-services/academic-standing.html 1st year student athletes must meet with your academic advisor prior to the completion of your first semester. Your advisor must confirm this meeting by email addressed to the Athlete Services & Events assistant ([email protected]). If you do not earn a minimum GPA of 4.0 (C- average) or better after the completion of your first semester, you will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your academic program progression requirements.

If your cumulative GPA falls below a 4.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be placed on academic probation .You will be required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the impact it may have on meeting your program requirements. You may also be required to meet with the Manager of Interuniversity Sport or the Athlete Services & Events Assistant. If you are placed on academic probation, you must raise your cumulative GPA to a 4.0 or better upon completion of your next 4 credits or you will be asked to withdraw from the university. If you’re cumulative GPA falls below a 4.0 after the completion of 4 credits (8 half credit classes), you will be required to withdraw from the university. In addition to your signature on this document indicating your understanding of the rules and regulations of the SADP, it also gives the Department of Athletics & Recreation permission for the following: To contact your professors to discuss your progress and share that information with your coaches and athletic administrators—this includes sending out requests for midterm progress reports; To speak to Sports Medicine personnel about medical issues that may affect your academics; and To obtain copies of your official transcript from the Office of Student Records

I fully understand and agree to the policies as outlined in this contract. I also understand that my educational and medical records cannot be released without my consent and to only release academic information to my coaches, athletic administrators, and credible academic awarding agencies.

______Name – Athlete (Print)

______Signature

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WLU Non Academic Student Code of Conduct

Preamble Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) and the Department of Athletics & Recreation support and enforce the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct (Code). At Laurier the purpose of the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct (Code) is to promote an environment consistent with the overall educational goals, mission, and vision of our University and department. As such, students are regarded as responsible adults with rights and responsibilities as learners and citizens within our community. This Code seeks to balance student success with the well-being of the community by encouraging participatory processes, informal resolution, and providing educational opportunities whenever appropriate. However, when necessary due to unacceptable conduct, discipline will be imposed in accordance with the processes outlined in the Code to maintain safe and enjoyable conditions for learning. The responsibility of the student athlete is to remember they are representing Laurier at all times and to embody the values and characteristics expected of this leadership role.

 Intellectual growth  Clarified personal values  Social responsibility  Healthy behavior

I fully understand the values as outlined in this document. I also understand that it is my responsibility to understand and be fully aware of the “full” Non Academic Student Code of Conduct as outlined at the following link: https://students.wlu.ca/student-life/student- affairs/student-conduct.html and embody the characteristics of what it means to be a student athlete and a Golden Hawk.

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TICKET POLICY As a student athlete, you will receive an “Athlete Benefit Card” which provides you free admission to all Golden Hawk ticketed sports (Football, Basketball, Hockey and Soccer) for all regular season home games. Present your card at the gate for admission. In addition, the benefit card provides student athletes with discounts at the Hawk Shop, and at Travel Cuts.

Each student athlete who participates in a ticketed sport (Football, Basketball, Hockey and Soccer) will receive two (2) “Parent Cards” which will provide free access for all regular season home games in their sport. Parents are asked to present their card at the gate for admission. In addition, parents will receive discounts at Wilf’s on campus restaurant and at the Hawk Shop. Use your athlete card to attend Golden Hawk games for free, and in the process you'll be collecting loyalty points for cheering on your fellow Hawks! Each time you scan your card as admission to a varsity game you'll be awarded points which can later be redeemed for prizes.

*Please note that changes can be made at any time to the Athlete Handbook and will always be updated at www.laurierathletics.com Changes will always be highlighted in red.*