Fall 2014 Dear Lindsey Wilson College Student-Athlete;

Fall 2014

Dear Lindsey Wilson College Student‐Athlete;

On behalf of the Lindsey Wilson College Athletics Department let me welcome you to Columbia, Kentucky, home of the Blue Raiders.

Lindsey Wilson College takes great pride in its ability to provide an atmosphere of both academic and athletic distinction. We appreciate the commitment it takes from the student‐athlete to be successful in and out of competition. As a department, we want to provide the utmost support to help you achieve your academic and athletic goals. As an LWC student‐athlete, you will be held to a high and attainable standard as you strive to be a Champion of Character. As you live out the five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship, you will develop into a confident, capable, and well‐prepared young professional.

I am pleased you have made the decision to become a Blue Raider. With that decision, comes much responsibility. Not only do you represent yourself, you also represent your team, the athletic department and the institution. This representation extends outside of your athletic experience, including your academic commitment and choices you make in your social life. I am confident you will handle these responsibilities and meet the expectations of your coach and the institution.

This handbook is provided to help guide you through the academic year. You will find rules, policies, and resources that will be helpful in your pursuit to have a successful collegiate experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your coach or a member of the athletics department staff.

Best of luck to you in the 2014‐15 academic year both in and out of competition. I look forward to watching your successes.

Go Blue Raiders!

Willis Pooler ‘93 Director of Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Athletic Department Directory 3 Athletics Mission Statement 5 Code of Conduct for LWC Student‐Athletes 6 LWC Sportsmanship Code 7 Social Networking 9 Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee 9 Team Travel 9 NAIA Eligibility 10 Eligibility Requirements 10 Amateurism 14 Academics at Lindsey Wilson College 17 Attendance Policies 17 Academic Integrity 18 Academic Standing 19 Grades 22 MLA Works Cited 25 APA References 27 Athletic Grant‐In‐Aid Scholarships 28 Renewal/Non‐Renewal of Athletic Scholarships 28 Continuing Aid 29 Champions of Character Core Values 30 Respect 33 Responsibility 34 Integrity 37 Servant Leadership 40 Sportsmanship 42 LWC Athletic Department Substance Abuse Policy 47 Substance Abuse Testing 49 Disciplinary Sanction 50 LWC Sports Medicine Personnel and Policies 54 Athletic Training Room Rules 57 LWC Academic Calendar 2014‐2015 59 Fall 59 Winter 59 Spring 60 Summer 60

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTORY

Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr. ‐ President 270‐384‐8000 Dr. Dean Adams‐Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment 270‐384‐8036 Willis Pooler‐Director of Athletics 270‐384‐8070

Administrative Staff Chris Wells ‐ Assistant Athletics Director/Sports Information Director 270‐384‐8071 Mike Talley‐Director of Athletics Facilities and Event Management 270‐384‐8074 Abe Cross‐Assistant Athletics Administrator 270‐384‐7345 Charlie Balcom – Assistant Sports Information Director 270‐384‐8184 Beth Boisvert ‐ Administrative Assistant 270‐384‐8070 Matthew Stokes— Sports Information Intern 270‐384‐7395 Tyler Scott—Sports Information Intern 270‐384‐7326

Athletic Training Christopher Miller, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐8167 Ashley Drier, MS, ATC, Athletic Trainer 270‐634‐7468 Zach Johnson, MS, ATC Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐8064 Susanne Bell, Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐7393 Terri Burris—Office Coordinator 270‐384‐8238

Baseball Jonathan Burton –Head Coach 270‐384‐8275 Grayson Crawford—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7470 Adam Lairamore—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8694

Basketball—Men Paul Peck—Head Coach 270‐384‐8072 Chris Starks—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8513 Alex Wesley—Volunteer Assistant Coach

Basketball—Women John Wethington—Head Coach 270‐384‐8073 Steve Beck—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8082 Terran Duncan‐Assistant Coach

Bowling Brandon Burns—Head Coach 270‐384‐7443

Cheerleading & Dance Team Damon Hicks—Head Coach 270‐384‐7409

Cross Country/ Track & Field Jamaine Gordon—Head Coach 270‐384‐8175 David Claybrooks—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7348 Tim Foster—Volunteer Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7348

Cycling Andrew Parson—Head Coach 270‐384‐7394 Charles Mooney—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7472

Football Chris Oliver—Head Coach 270‐384‐8524 Brian Foos—Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator 270‐384‐8594 Mike Gutelius—Defensive Coordinator 270‐384‐8217 Nick Eberle—Linebackers/Special Teams Coach 270‐384‐7374 Powell Miller—Running Backs Coach 270‐384‐7358 Mike Ridings—Outside Linebackers Coach 270‐384‐7434 Montrell Dockery—Cornerbacks Coach 270‐384‐7444 Matt Wright—Tight Ends Coach 270‐384‐7387 Chris Dobbins—Running Backs Coach 270‐384‐7379 Jon Smith—Defensive Line Coach 270‐384‐7378

Golf Eric Wyrick—Head Coach 270‐384‐7344 Laura Beth Burgan—Assistant Golf Coach

Soccer—Men Ray Wells—Head Coach 270‐384‐8069 Lee Chalmers—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8694 Mitch McKay—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8695

Soccer—Women Drew Burwash—Head Coach 270‐384‐8182 Debbie McGuinness—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8698

Softball David Dews—Head Coach 270‐384‐8076 Sam White—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐8598 Josie Cox—Assistant Coach

Swimming Alicia Kemnitz—Head Coach 270‐384‐7343 Miranda Anderson—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7477

Tennis Daniel Finn—Head Coach 270‐384‐8058

Volleyball Andy Cavins—Head Coach 270‐384‐7327 Kayla Koerber—Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7372

Wrestling Corey Ruff–Head Coach 270‐384‐8527 Abe Cross–Assistant Coach 270‐384‐7345

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the intercollegiate athletics program at Lindsey Wilson College reflects and supports the mission of the institution by providing an instrument where student‐athletes’ educational needs are served by providing a living‐learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring Christian concern where student‐athletes learn and grow through their participation in athletics. The following core purposes support the athletics department’s mission:  To support the academic program of the College by integrating educational opportunities for students outside the classroom.  To teach the importance of teamwork, collaboration, goal setting, achievement, self‐discipline and work ethic through sport to be applied in real world settings.  To support the NAIA Champions of Character initiative by instilling the five core values which are Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership and Sportsmanship.  To enhance diversity and bring multi‐cultural ideas, thinking and exposure to the student population of the institution.  To support the enrollment of students leading to increased exposure to the institution’s mission.  To expand the individual talent of each student‐athlete within the framework of a team concept.  To enhance the image of the institution through the visibility of the athletic programs.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE STUDENT‐ATHLETES

Lindsey Wilson College student‐athletes are to abide by the rules and policies of the college as set forth in the Lindsey Wilson College Student Handbook. Be sure to review the general philosophy and guidelines on page 6 of the student handbook for an understanding of expected conduct of students. Pursuant to this expectation, student‐athletes are reminded that participation in athletics is a privilege and with this privilege comes additional expectation and responsibility. The decision on who represents the institution lies with the coaching staff and administration. All student‐athletes should adhere to the following basic policies. In addition, each coach may design his/her own specific team policies. A. Lindsey Wilson College scholastic and social standards must be met. B. Each team member must conduct themselves in a dignified manner, both on and off the campus or field of play. All student‐athletes are continually in the public eye and must accept the responsibility of constantly representing the Lindsey Wilson College Athletics Department. Off‐ season conduct is considered to be as important as that expected during the playing season. C. All student‐athletes must abide by the following general training rules: 1. Refrain from smoking, drinking, or other drug use. 2. Athletes are not permitted to wear earrings or other visible body piercings at games or practices. 3. Athletes will be expected to maintain a decent and proper appearance as representatives of Lindsey Wilson College and the Athletics Department. 4. Athletes should exhibit respect for themselves and others. Foul or abusive language and or actions or insulting gestures are not to be directed toward individuals, officials, or others associated with a contest. 5. Conduct which may result in fighting or inciting individuals to antisocial behavior is prohibited. 6. Advice of the athletic trainer and college physician should be followed in the treatment of injuries or illness. 7. All student‐athletes are expected to maintain an attitude conducive to a cooperative effort. 8. Attitude or behavior exhibited by a student‐athlete that distracts, diminishes or is deemed to be a detriment to the best interest of the team is cause for dismissal. D. Violation of Lindsey Wilson College and/or Athletics Department rules and regulations may result in one or more of the following: immediate or future reduction of scholarship; suspension from participation; or dismissal from participation with immediate or future loss of scholarship.

Lindsey Wilson College Sportsmanship Code

One of the foundations upon which the Lindsey Wilson College Athletics Program is based, and a key to its ongoing vitality and fulfillment, is sportsmanship. The sportsmanship we desire must be more than conceptual. It must be a consistent pattern of conduct and practice which will leave no doubt that all who represent Lindsey Wilson College are committed to the maintenance of the nobility of intercollegiate athletics and the worth of institutional and personal relationships. Paramount is the constant realization that these relationships are fragile and can only endure with ongoing vigilance and deep concern that they remain unsullied. Good sportsmanship must permeate every aspect of our programs, every day as well as game day. There is no place for uncivil behavior by any individual, professional or student, at any event involving Lindsey Wilson College. Use of profanity by coaches, players, or game officials is strictly prohibited prior to, during or after athletics events. The goal is also to be met during practices and all other times and places during the academic year. When profanity occurs during an athletic contest, penalties will be exacted. If not corrected, it becomes a matter of concern to all individuals connected with Lindsey Wilson College. Coaches and student‐athletes in all sports are expected to be ladies and gentlemen, who not only respect Lindsey Wilson College and its values but also abide by game rules in a consistent manner. For profanity, or anything else unbecoming a student‐athlete, coach or game officials, to be tolerated is to undermine Lindsey Wilson College and all that it stands for. It is well for athletic department staff and student‐athletes of Lindsey Wilson College to remember that they will be visitors in many of our games. A constant goal is that Lindsey Wilson College representatives treat visitors in the same cordial and hospitable manner as would be expected when we are visitors. It should be the goal for every person associated with Lindsey Wilson College to place principles and values ahead of rankings and notoriety, and long‐term benefits ahead of short‐term gains. Such a code of conduct keeps us as one body, unified and committed to being what we claim to be, irrespective of what happens at major sporting events. Let all of us be vigilant to protect what is right and not what is expedient. 1. Sportsmanlike Conduct Policy: It shall be the responsibility of Lindsey Wilson College to ensure that all individuals employed by or directly associated with the athletics program of that institution, including its student‐athletes, compose themselves in a sportsmanlike manner when representing their College, especially at intercollegiate athletic contests. Unsportsmanlike conduct shall subject the individual to disciplinary action. Whenever the appropriate Lindsey Wilson College official concludes, after a reasonable investigation, that there has been a violation of the regulation on unsportsmanlike conduct, he/she shall impose such penalty as he/she deems appropriate by first giving notice to the individual. In the event the individual feels that the penalty is inappropriate there shall be the right to appeal through the institutions stated system of appeal. 2. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any player from Lindsey Wilson College who is ejected from a contest will be automatically suspended from participation in the next scheduled contest of their team. Suspension will carry over to the next season.

3. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Defined: Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the following and shall be subject to disciplinary action as Lindsey Wilson College deems appropriate in the event of a flagrant violation or additional offense: a. Any person (Athletics Department staff or student‐athlete) who strikes or physically abuses an official, opposing coach, player or spectator. b. Any person who intentionally incites participants or spectators to violent or abusive action. c. Any person who uses obscene gestures or profane or unduly provocative language or action towards officials, opponents or spectators. d. Any person who engages in negative recruiting by making statements to a prospective student‐athlete, parents, high school coach or other person interested in the prospective student‐athlete which are not of a positive nature about another academic institution or its personnel. e. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct not specifically prescribed. Any person who publicly is unduly critical of any game official, conference personnel, another member institution or its personnel. Ethical Conduct for Coaches and Athletes

1. GAMBLING ACTIVITIES Staff members of the athletic department and student‐athletes shall not knowingly: A. Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition; B. Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team; C. Accept a bet on any team representing the institution; D. Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or E. Participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling. 2. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR GAMBLING Prospective or enrolled student‐athletes found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the NAIA Eligibility Subcommittee for restoration of eligibility. Institutional staff members found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in NAIA enforcement procedures, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual's previous employment at another member institution.

3. USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS The use of tobacco products is prohibited by all college representatives (e.g., coaches, players, trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition. Social Networking Student‐athletes, as members of the LWC community, are discouraged from posting their profile on social networking websites such as “MySpace”, “Facebook” and “Twitter”. If a student‐athlete chooses to participate in social networking, they are advised to use the “privacy setting”. Before participating in any online community, understand that anything posted online is available to anyone, anywhere. Any text or photo placed online is completely out of your control the moment it is placed online—even if you limit access to your site. For your safety, do not post home addresses, local address, and phone number(s), birth date, or other personal information. Remember that you represent yourself, your team and the institution at all times and are always in the public eye. You are responsible for the contents posted on your profiles. Offensive or inappropriate pictures or statements can be met with disciplinary actions that could include loss of scholarship and/or removal from a team. NOTE: Many potential employers and internship supervisors use these sites to screen candidates as do graduate programs and scholarship committees. We advise student athletes to exercise extreme caution in their use of social networking websites. Be aware of the unfortunate realities to the social networking; websites include online predators! Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of two student‐athlete representatives from every team. The SAAC meets three times a semester with the assistant athletics administrator and other potential athletic department personnel. The purpose of the Lindsey Wilson College Student Athlete Advisory Committee is to assist with the communication between student‐athletes and the college’s administration. It is also designed to help members further develop leadership skills, while promoting the opportunity for the exchange of ideas among student‐athletes of different sports. Team Travel/Practice Schedules All home and away athletic contests must be scheduled with academic considerations as the highest priority. Travel should be arranged to minimize lost class time; for example, departure times should be scheduled as late in the day as possible, so that students can attend all of their classes that day. Practices should be scheduled to allow students with difficult course programs to complete required courses; for examples, a student with a required laboratory period offered only in the afternoon should be excused from practice if there are no other alternatives. Travel Expectations and Policy When traveling as official representatives of Lindsey Wilson College to athletic competitions, events, and appearances, student‐athlete’s actions should reflect favorably on the college, their team, and themselves. Student‐athletes are expected to adhere to their particular team’s dress code, nutritional needs, team rules, and curfew. Violations of college and/or athletics department policies while travelling as a representative of Lindsey Wilson College is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with in a serious manner.

All student‐athletes must travel to and from ALL away contests with transportation provided by Lindsey Wilson College. Student athletes may be released upon approval of the head coach and/or Director of Athletics to their parent(s) or guardian only for the return travel from an away contest. Under no circumstances may one team member transport a teammate in their vehicle whether they sign a release form or not.

NAIA Eligibility For a student to be eligible for any NAIA‐recognized intercollegiate competition, a member institution must ensure that the student conforms to the rules and regulations of the NAIA. These rules can be found on the Internet at www.naia.org. Rules concerning initial and continuing eligibility and amateurism are provided on the subsequent pages. The coach of each program will monitor the academic and social progress of their student‐athletes to assist them in complying with NAIA rules. The ultimate responsibility of ensuring individual compliance of NAIA rules and regulations lies with the student‐athlete. With this in mind, students are encouraged to review all rules and regulations of the NAIA; to verify their eligibility status with their coach at the beginning and end of each semester, including inter‐terms (summer, winter) when applicable or at any time they deem necessary. Eligibility Requirements 1. An entering freshman student must be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good standing as defined by the enrolling institution. 2. An entering freshman student must meet two of the three entry‐level requirements: a. A minimum score of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT (for tests taken on or after April 1, 1995). NOTE: In order to meet the requirement of Article V, Section C, item 2, paragraph a above, an entering freshman must achieve a score of 18 or higher on the Enhanced ACT or a score of 860 or higher, achieved on the Critical Reading and Math sections of the SAT. The test score must be achieved at a single test sitting administered by a certified tester on a National or International testing date to apply to this requirement. The ACT/SAT must be taken prior to the beginning of the term in which the student initially participates. b. An overall high school grade point average of 2.000 or higher on a 4.000 scale; c. Graduate in the upper half of the student's high school graduating class. NOTE 1: GED and home‐schooled students The GED will be recognized as satisfying the grade point average equivalent. The GED student must achieve a score of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT to meet the freshman requirements. Home‐schooled students must receive the certificate (or equivalent) granted by the appropriate state verifying successful completion of home schooling requirements and achieve the minimum ACT/SAT score to meet the freshman requirements. NOTE 2: International students

An incoming freshman international student shall first be reviewed under the same conditions required of a regular freshman student. The evaluation listed below shall be applied only if the high school GPA and class ranking cannot be determined. If a student has graduated from a high school outside of the United States or one of the U.S. territories and the high school transcript is such that the grade point average cannot be determined and the class ranking is not available, this student can be ruled eligible by meeting the specific institution’s admission criteria for international students and by meeting the following NAIA criteria: 1. A score of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT 2. Meet the entering freshman requirements as defined for students from each country in the most current Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility published by the NCAA (based on AACRAO guidelines). Students not meeting at least two of the three standards shall be denied athletics participation at a member institution for the first full year of attendance (2 semesters, 3 quarters, or equivalent) that such a student is identified with any institution(s). 3. The student must be identified and enrolled in a minimum of 12 institutional credit hours at the time of participation, or, if the participation takes place between terms, the student must have been identified with the institution the term immediately before the date of participation. EXCEPTION to the 12‐credit‐hour enrollment rule: A student who will complete requirements for graduation within 10 semesters, 15 quarters, 12 trimesters or less may retain eligibility during the last term of attendance of the senior year by enrolling in fewer than 12 institutional credit hours. Official verification must be provided by the registrar that the student has completed all other academic requirements for graduation except for the currently enrolled credits. Such verification must be provided to the Eligibility Chair. A student invoking the above Exception who completes all academic requirements for graduation and who subsequently enrolls in the graduate or professional school of the institution where he/she earned an undergraduate degree, who is enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree at the same institution, who is enrolled in a fifth year post‐baccalaureate degree teacher education program at the same institution, or who is enrolled and pursuing a second major area of study at the same institution is eligible to participate provided the student has athletic eligibility remaining and meets the criteria of the Exception to Article V, Section D (5). The term in which the student invokes this Exception shall be counted as a term of attendance. However, this term will not count in the calculation of the 24‐credit‐hour rule. To calculate the 24 credit hours, the institution should consider the two terms immediately preceding the term the student completes the requirements for graduation.

A student who invokes the above Exception and does not graduate forfeits any remaining eligibility in all sports sponsored by the NAIA. 4. The student must maintain institutional identification during any term of participation. For exceptions see Article V, Section D, items 3 and 4. 5. The student must have accumulated a minimum of nine (9) institutional credit hours prior to identification for the second term of attendance. Only those institutional credit hours earned after identification (at any institution) may be applied toward meeting the nine (9) institutional credit hour rule for a second‐term freshman. 6. After completion of the second semester term or third quarter term of attendance and from then on, a student must have accumulated a minimum of 24 institutional credit hours in the two immediately previous terms of attendance in a semester system or 36 institutional credit hours in the three immediately previous terms of attendance in a quarter system. A student transferring from a quarter system to a semester system must have accumulated 24 institutional credit hours in the previous two terms of attendance after the first term of attendance at the new institution. A student in a quarter system must have accumulated 24 institutional credit hours in the previous two quarter terms of attendance if completion of three quarter terms of attendance has not occurred. Upon completion of three quarter terms of attendance the student must have accumulated 36 institutional credit hours. No more than 12 institutional credit hours earned during summers and/or during non‐ terms may be applied to meet the 24/36 institutional credit‐hour requirement. Such credit must be earned after one or both of the two immediately previous terms of attendance. All credit hours used to meet this total of 24/36 institutional credit hours are to be taken at face value and are not to be converted, even if earned at different institutions using different credit hour systems (e.g., quarter and semester). EXCEPTION: See Article V, Section B, Item 8, Note 2. EXCEPTION: A transfer student who has met the graduation requirements for an associate degree from a junior college and who has not been identified with any institution(s) of higher learning for more than five semesters or seven quarters will be exempt from meeting the 24/36‐hour rule for the first term upon transferring to an NAIA institution provided: a. the transferring student passed all hours required for graduation in the term in which graduation occurs and; b. less than 24/36 hours were required for graduation during the last two semesters/three quarters terms. Students receiving this exception must pass at least 12 hours in their first term of attendance at the four‐year school to retain eligibility for a second term. The last semester/ trimester/quarter at the junior college shall count as a term of attendance.

EXCEPTION: A student will be exempt from meeting the 24/36‐hour rule only during the first term in which the student initially competes in any sport at the intercollegiate level, provided the student has not previously participated in any intercollegiate sport at any institution; met freshman eligibility requirements upon initial identification with any institution (applies only to students in the first four semesters/six quarters or equivalent, of attendance); and has an overall GPA of 2.000 on a 4.000 scale calculated on the basis of all transcripts from all institutions (applies to students in all terms following the fourth semester/sixth quarter, or equivalent of attendance.) 7. The student must be making normal progress toward a recognized baccalaureate degree and maintain the minimum grade point average as defined by the institution and the NAIA (where applicable). 8. Upon reaching junior academic standing as defined by the institution, a student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 on a 4.000 scale. The 2.000 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher must be certified each grading period in which the student wishes to compete after junior academic standing is reached. 9. To participate a second season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 24 semester/36 quarter (or equivalent) institutional credit hours. Transfer students shall use institutional credit hours as certified by the previous institution(s) to meet this requirement only for their first term of attendance at a member institution. Thereafter only institutional credit recognized by the student's current institution and submitted to the registrar for posting on the transcript shall apply. EXCEPTION: A freshman who initially becomes identified after the first term in the fall shall meet this requirement by having passed 12 semester or 20 quarter institutional credit hours. This exception shall apply to the second season of competition regulation only. To participate the third season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 48 semester/72 quarter (or equivalent) institutional credit hours. Transfer students shall use institutional credit hours as certified by the previous institution(s) to meet this requirement only for their first term of attendance at a member institution. Thereafter only institutional credit recognized by the student's current institution and submitted to the registrar for posting on the transcript shall apply. To participate the fourth season in a sport, all students must have accumulated at least 72 semester/108 quarter (or equivalent) institutional credit hours, at least 48 semester/72 quarter hours of which must be in general education and/or in the student's major field of study. Transfer students shall use institutional credit hours as certified by the previous institution(s) to meet this requirement only for their first term of attendance at a member institution. Thereafter only institutional credit recognized by the student's current institution and submitted to the registrar for posting on the transcript shall apply. To participate in a third and/or fourth season in a sport, all students must have and maintain a total cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 on a 4.000 scale. The GPA for students with continuing identification at your institution shall be calculated according to the

official institutional policy for all students. The GPA for entering transfer students shall be calculated by dividing all quality points achieved by the total number of hours attempted for all courses listed on all official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. 10. The student must be eligible according to the institution's standards for intercollegiate competition. 11. The student must be eligible according to affiliated conference standards when such standards are more stringent than NAIA rules and standards. 12. Repeat courses previously passed with a grade of "D" or better in any term, during summer, or during a non‐term cannot count toward satisfying the 24/36 credit hour rule. A maximum of one repeat course per term previously passed with a grade of "D" (or the equivalent) may be counted toward satisfying the 12‐hour enrollment rule. Repeat courses previously passed with a grade of "C" or better cannot be applied to meet either the 12‐hour enrollment rule or the 24/36 credit‐hour rule. Definition of an Amateur 1. To properly control competition in the NAIA program, only amateur students shall be eligible to participate in a given sport. An amateur is a student who engages in athletics contests for educational values, personal pleasure, satisfaction, and for the love of the sport, not for monetary or material gain. 2. A student who becomes a professional in a particular sport recognized by the NAIA is considered a professional in that sport only (except for the sport‐specific exception listed below) and therefore is ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport, except as permitted by the governing legislation of the NAIA. EXCEPTION: A student who becomes a professional in cross country, indoor track and field or outdoor track and field is considered a professional in all three sports. Acts Permitted By NAIA Amateur Code The following acts will NOT cause an athlete to lose amateur standing. 1. Playing with an amateur team against a professional team or player if under the sponsorship or approval of NAIA or the governing body of the sport concerned. 2. Participating as a member of a team while not receiving remuneration (expense reimbursement) beyond actual expenses of travel, meals and lodging only from the immediately previous city to the event, even though other members of the team may receive remuneration in excess of NAIA amateur limits. Expenses must be itemized and properly documented. 3. Receiving reasonable compensation for officiating or coaching in amateur, recreational or interscholastic programs. A student may solicit and be paid reasonable compensation on a lesson basis. 4. Coaching at the intercollegiate level when compensation (if any) meets the criteria set forth in Article II, Section B of the Bylaws. Such compensation shall be considered athletic aid, as defined by official NAIA policy, and shall be reported as such.

5. Competing in a non‐team athletics contest, certified as amateur by that sport's national governing body, and receiving financial reimbursement (expense reimbursement) for such participation when such remuneration does not exceed the actual expenses for travel, meals and lodging only from the immediately previous city to the event. Expenses must be itemized and properly documented. 6. Participating in radio or television programs for the purpose of promoting an amateur athletic event where no remuneration is provided. 7. Receiving reasonable compensation for supervision of physical education, playground, or recreational activities. Recognized Awards Received By Students The NAIA shall recognize the following award structure as conforming to the amateur regulations of this Association. Individual awards presented to a student in recognition of athletics participation shall be approved by the member institution and conference, if applicable, and shall conform to the following requirements. 1. All such awards must be of a personal nature. Cash awards or certificates redeemable for cash shall cause a student to lose amateur standing within the NAIA. 2. A student may receive more than one award while being recognized (example: a first‐ place team trophy and an outstanding‐performer watch) but the value of each individual award shall not exceed $500.00 nor shall the combined value of all such awards exceed $600.00. EXCEPTION: An individual participating in a recognized amateur event while not institutionally identified or in such events held during the summer in which the individual is not representing an institution shall adhere to the award regulations of the National Governing Body of that particular sport, provided such awards do not conflict with item 1 of this section. Acts That Result In Loss of Amateur Standing The following acts will cause a student to lose amateur standing for participation in intercollegiate competition recognized by NAIA in the sport where any or all such acts occur. 1. Receiving (directly or indirectly) expense reimbursement beyond actual expenses of travel, meals and lodging only. Expenses must be itemized and properly documented. 2. Signing a contract with any professional team. 3. Participating in any athletics contest as a professional or as a member of a team where the student in question receives remuneration exceeding the actual expenses of travel, meals and lodging only. 4. Exploiting for remuneration athletic ability or fame through exhibition or radio or television appearance, or using athletic fame to write for news media for pay beyond actual expense. 5. Receiving remuneration for use of name or picture to promote any commercial product or enterprise.

6. Entering into an agreement of any kind to compete in professional athletics, with either a professional sports organization or with any individual or group of individuals authorized to represent the athlete with a professional sports organization. Reinstatement Application Procedures A student who has lost amateur status in a sport shall have amateur standing reinstated in that sport upon satisfying the following conditions. 1. Ceasing to participate in violation of NAIA amateur‐standing regulations. 2. Being charged a season of competition in that sport for every competition season in which the student competed in any manner as a professional or in which the student was in violation of the NAIA amateur code. 3. Fulfilling two consecutive semesters/three consecutive quarters (or equivalent) of attendance at the NAIA institution at which the student wishes to participate prior to being allowed to represent the institution in that sport in any manner in intercollegiate athletics. 4. Having appropriate verification regarding satisfaction of these criteria submitted to the NAIA National Coordinating Committee for review and final dispensation.

ACADEMICS AT LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE

Information regarding academic policies and regulations can be found online at http://www.lindsey.edu/academics/academic‐catalog/academic‐policies‐and‐regulations.aspx. It is recommended that these policies and regulations be reviewed and questions be directed to your advisor or the Office of Academic Affairs. The following information has been taken from these policies and regulations to provide additional assistance in reviewing your academic responsibilities.

Attendance Policies

Class Attendance and Student Success

At Lindsey Wilson College, students are responsible for regular class attendance, in‐class participation, and completion of assignments. Specific expectations concerning attendance and class performance in each course are stated in the course syllabus. When a pattern of excessive absence or other unsatisfactory performance occurs, the instructor will take one or more of the following actions:

1. Request the student make special arrangements to improve his or her performance (e.g., meeting with a tutor); 2. Enter the student in Starfish, a system in which the student's instructor, academic or freshman advisor, Academic Affairs Office, Student Affairs Office, and coach (if the student is an athlete); 3. Place the student on attendance probation, whereby an additional unexcused absence would result in a grade of F for the course; and 4. Contact the student's parent(s)/legal guardian about continuing problems if the student has given written permission for contacts.

Authorized Student Activities and Class Absence

A student's principal responsibility is to the academic program. However, the living‐learning nature of campus life may impose additional and sometimes conflicting expectations and demands on the individual. Participation in student government, choral activities and athletic events are examples of authorized activities that may create conflicts for the student. The College policy concerning absence from class includes the following:

 Absences for scheduled, authorized obligations (e.g., athletic events, choir tours, field trips in other classes, etc.) are not counted as class absences;  Students must notify their instructors prior to the absence;  Students are responsible for completion of missed class work due to an authorized absence within a reasonable (defined by instructor) length of time;  By the end of the first week of classes, coaches are expected to communicate directly and clearly with instructors as to schedules and rosters of students involved, including subsequent follow‐up as changes occur. Sponsors, directors, and teachers responsible for other activities should notify faculty as far in advance as possible; and

 Faculty members are encouraged to remind students that participation in extracurricular activities (intercollegiate athletics in particular) places additional demands and responsibilities on them and therefore requires that any additional absences be kept to a minimum.

Final Examinations

All classes are required to have final examinations or other culminating final activities during a specified final exam time at the end of each term. The final exam schedule is available on the College website prior to the beginning of the academic semester and near the back of the College Catalog. Any student with more than three examinations scheduled in one day may request rescheduling of one examination at the discretion of the VP for Academic Affairs or Associate Academic Dean. Students will not be permitted to take early finals unless extenuating circumstances exist. Extenuating circumstance means illness, a verified family emergency, or participation in officially sponsored travel in support of an event arranged by the College. All requests for early finals must be made in person to the VP for Academic Affairs or Associate Academic Dean.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is essential to the existence of an academic community. Every student is responsible for fostering a culture of academic honesty and for maintaining the integrity and academic reputation of Lindsey Wilson College. Maintaining a culture that supports learning and growth requires that each student make a commitment to the fundamental academic values: honesty, integrity, responsibility, trust, respect for self and others, fairness, and justice.

To foster commitment to academic integrity, faculty are asked to require each student to place and sign the following Honor Code on tests, exams, and other assignments as appropriate: On my honor as a student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/exam.

Violations of the academic integrity policy include cheating, plagiarism, or lying about academic matters. Plagiarism is defined as any use of another writer's words, concepts, or sequence of ideas without acknowledging that writer by the use of proper documentation. Not only the direct quotation of another writer's words but also any paraphrase or summary of another writer's concepts or ideas without documentation is plagiarizing that writer's materials. Academic dishonesty is a profoundly serious offense because it involves an act of fraud that jeopardizes genuine efforts by faculty and students to teach and learn together. It is not tolerated at Lindsey Wilson College.

Students who are determined to have plagiarized an assignment or otherwise cheated in their academic work or examinations may expect an F for the activity in question or an F for the course, at the discretion of the instructor. All incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported by the instructor to the Academic Affairs Office along with copies of all relevant materials. Each instance of cheating or plagiarism is counted separately. A student who cheats or plagiarizes in two assignments or tests during the same semester will be deemed guilty of two offenses. If the evidence is unclear or if a second offense occurs, the VP for Academic Affairs or Associate Academic Dean will refer the case to the Judicial Board for review. Violations will ordinarily result in disciplinary suspension or expulsion from the College, depending on the severity of the violation involved.

Note: The College has purchased Turnitin.com, a web product used to detect plagiarized documents. Faculty members are encouraged to use this tool.

Academic Standing

Student Rank

A student's academic rank or classification is determined by the number of hours earned indicated as follows:

Hours Earned Rank Hours Earned Rank

1‐23 Freshman 55‐90 Junior

24‐54 Sophomore 91+ Senior

Minimum Acceptable Academic Progress

A student's academic performance will be reviewed fall and spring semesters based on GPA. Normal academic progress, based on grade point average, will be determined after each semester based on cumulative hours attempted. A student must meet minimum acceptable academic progress by complying with the standard in order to achieve and/or maintain good academic standing. Any student with a 0 to 0.5 term GPA may be suspended.

Note: Compliance with standards of minimum acceptable academic progress does not imply that students meet program criteria applicable to particular major fields. In addition, student athletes must adhere to the standards of their individual sports program in order to maintain athletic eligibility.

Required GPA Earned Credit Hours

1.25 1‐23

1.50 24‐47

2.00 48 and above

Students must also earn 66.7% of hours attempted each term. Students can receive financial aid for up to 192 hours attempted, including grades of W, F, I, repeats, and transfer hours.

Minimum acceptable academic progress, based on grade point average, and on quantitative measure of percent of attempted hours that were earned, will be determined after each semester based on cumulative hours attempted. Students failing to meet minimum acceptable academic progress, as outlined above, are subject to the following sanctions.

Warning Semester: Students who fall below the minimum acceptable standards for academic progress for the semester will be placed on warning for the following semester. During the warning term, sanctions may include repeating of courses, limitation of credit hours, structured study times in the

Academic Success Center, development of individual learning contracts, adjustment of housing assignments, or limitation of participation in non‐class, College‐sponsored activities. Student status will be reviewed at the end of the warning semester.

Probation Semester: At the end of the warning semester, students who continue to fall below the minimum acceptable standards for academic progress will be placed on probation. Probation sanctions may include those named in the warning sanctions, as well as financial aid sanctions. While probation is in effect, a student is subject to suspension from the College at any time when, in the opinion of instructors and the Vice President for Academic Affairs or Associate Dean, the student's academic effort or social conduct fails to demonstrate a responsible approach to studies. Student status will be reviewed at the end of the probation semester.

Note: Federal Financial Aid regulations mandate that students who are placed on probation must appeal their probation and have an approved plan to return to good academic standing in order to retain financial aid eligibility.

Suspension Semester: At the end of the probation semester, students who continue to fall below the minimum acceptable standards for academic progress will be suspended from the College for a semester. When this happens, a student has the following options for gaining reinstatement:

1. During the suspension term, the student cannot take classes. The suspended student may write a letter to the Admissions Committee requesting re‐admittance to the College. The letter should outline a plan for being successful upon return to the College. Re‐admittance should not be assumed. Classes taken at another college or university during the suspension semester will not be accepted as transfer credits to LWC. 2. A student who is suspended for a fall or spring semester can be reinstated for the following term by enrolling in and successfully completing 3 to 6 credit hours with a grade of C or higher. Students suspended for the fall term may enroll in 3 hours during the Winter term, and students suspended during the spring term may enroll in 3 to 6 hours during the summer. If a student successfully passes the course or courses with a C or better, the student will be permitted to enroll the next fall or spring semester. 3. If taking a class or classes during the winter or summer term is not an option, a student may write a letter of appeal to be reinstated for the next semester. Letters of appeal are less likely to result in reinstatement than committing to academic work as outlined in number 2. Student appeals to the Academic Affairs Council will be reviewed individually according to the following considerations: o Past performance; o Mitigating circumstances (e.g., health, family, personal considerations); o The performance trend as reflected in the GPA performance over earlier semesters; o Achieving the minimum GPA for the student's credit hour standard as defined above; o Performance/compliance within the programs assigned as condition of probation; and o Other individual circumstances and considerations.

Other Causes for Academic Suspension

Students who demonstrate a callous disregard for learning as stated in the Student Codes section of The Student Handbook may be subject to suspension by the Academic Affairs Office, together with either the

Vice President for Student Services or the Dean of Students. In addition, students who commit academic dishonesty may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the College (See Academic Integrity policy).

Readmission after Academic Suspension

Students may be readmitted to the College after a semester through application to the Admissions Committee. The readmission decision will be based upon students' compliance with conditions of suspension, evidence suggesting potential for improvement, and/or other individual factors. Re‐ admission to the College is not guaranteed and should not be assumed.

Academic Bankruptcy Policy

A student may write a letter to the Registrar requesting academic bankruptcy under the following conditions:

1. If fewer than three calendar years have elapsed since the semester for which the student seeks to declare academic bankruptcy, the student may declare bankruptcy for all coursework taken during that semester provided that the student has successfully completed at least 18 credit hours at the College since the semester for which bankruptcy declaration is sought. None of the course work, including course work that was successfully completed, taken during the semester for which bankruptcy is requested will be counted in the student's cumulative GPA or hours earned. 2. If more than three calendar years have elapsed since the semester(s) for which the student seeks to declare academic bankruptcy, the student may declare bankruptcy for 1 to 3 semesters provided that the student has successfully completed at least 18 credit hours at the College since the most recent semester for which the student seeks to declare bankruptcy. None of the course work, including course work that was successfully completed, taken during the semester for which bankruptcy is requested will be counted in the student's cumulative GPA. 3. Students who declare bankruptcy during their college career are not eligible to graduate with honors.

When academic bankruptcy is declared, the term "Academic Bankruptcy" will be reflected on the transcript for each semester affected. The phrase "Academic Bankruptcy Implemented" will be stamped on the transcript for the semester in which bankruptcy is implemented. Students may declare academic bankruptcy only once. Students should be aware that academic bankruptcy may not be recognized by graduate or professional schools.

Petitions for Exceptions to Academic Policies

Petitions requesting exceptions to academic policies are written to the Academic Affairs Council. Petitions must be submitted by November 1 for consideration during the fall semester and by April 1 for consideration during the spring semester.

Grades

Outcomes Assessment

Lindsey Wilson participates in programs and assessment services designed to evaluate student learning outcomes in general education courses and in their major course of study. Therefore, students may be required to take tests or other evaluations designed to assess educational outcomes at various points in their program of study.

Grading Scale and Quality Points

Students receive a letter grade in each course taken for credit. Each semester hour of credit for each letter grade carries the number of quality points indicated as follows:

Grade Quality GradeQuality Points Points A 4.0 C+ 2.4 A‐ 3.7 C 2.0 B+ 3.4 D 1.0 B 3.0 F 0.0 B‐ 2.7

Grade Point Average

A grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total number of quality points by the total number of credit hours attempted in graded courses.

Credit/No Credit Courses

One exception to the standard grading scale is Credit/No Credit grades (CR or NC). These grades are given in specified courses and result in earned credit hours if they are completed successfully. The courses do not result in quality points, and they have no impact on a student's GPA, whether for the semester or cumulatively. For that purpose, they are not considered to be graded courses, though the CR and NC designations are listed on the transcript with all other grades.

CR/NC courses are noted as such in the course descriptions. A student may repeat a CR/NC course in which a grade of NC is received. CR/NC courses may be counted toward graduation as elective hours up to a maximum of 12 hours, but such courses may not count toward completion of major or general education requirements unless that is noted specifically in the course description or list of program requirements.

The following courses are graded CR/NC:

 Developmental Mathematics courses (MATH 0900 series),  English ESL courses (ENGL 0800 series),  Introduction to Writing Studies courses (ENGL 0900 series),  Reading Fundamentals (READ 0903), and

 Most practica and internships.

Other Exceptions to the Standard Grading Scale

The Integrated Reading & Writing courses taught as part of the Project Success Program (READ 0700 series) as well as Reading I (READ 1013) and Reading II (READ 1023) are graded as A through C and NC. Thus, while successful completion of the courses results in quality points and impacts the student's GPA, an NC grade does not.

The Division of Nursing uses a grading scale different from other academic units of the College. Consistent with other nursing programs, the grading scale requires students to earn 77% or higher to be awarded a C or better. The Nursing Division uses the following grading scale: A = 93‐100%, B = 85‐92%, C = 77‐84, D = 70‐76%, F = 69% or lower.

Students are advised to refer to course syllabi for academic standards and grading information that may vary per College program and for specific courses.

Mid‐term Grade Reports

Mid‐term grades are submitted electronically at mid‐term of each semester according to the deadline issued by the Registrar's Office. Mid‐term grades are not part of the student's permanent record. All students may view their mid‐term grades online through BannerWeb, but grades are mailed to the home address of only those undergraduate students enrolled at the A.P. White Campus in Columbia.

Semester End Grade Reports

All final grades are reported to the Registrar at the end of each semester. All students may view their end of semester grade reports online through BannerWeb, but grades are mailed to the home address of only those undergraduate students enrolled at the A.P. White Campus in Columbia.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of I (Incomplete) is given when circumstances beyond a student's control prevent completion of course requirements. Students receiving incompletes are not eligible for the Dean's and President's Lists. The student must complete the course work within six weeks. That deadline may be extended to 15 weeks if mutually agreed upon with the instructor. Approval of the instructor, the Academic Unit Chair/Director, and the Academic Affairs Office or the appropriate SPC Regional Academic Director is required before an incomplete grade can be given. If work is not completed within 15 weeks, the I grade will automatically be changed to an F grade, unless special arrangements for extension have been made by the faculty member and approved by the Academic Affairs Office.

Repeating a Course

Courses in which the student has a final grade of D or F may be repeated for credit. The grade earned the last time the course is repeated becomes the official grade for the course.

Questioning a Grade ‐‐ The Student Academic Complaint Policy

A student, who wishes to question an assignment grade or other academic issue should follow the procedure below:

1. Whenever possible, the student will first go to the faculty member who has assigned the disputed grade. Complaints regarding grades should be made within seven (7) days of receipt of the disputed grade and, if possible, will be decided by the faculty member within seven (7) days of receipt. If the disputed grade is the final grade for the course, "receipt" is defined by when the final grade is posted online by the Registrar. (Please refer to the next section for appealing a final grade.) 2. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the student may, within seven (7) days, request in writing a review of such decision by the Academic Unit Chair/Director in which the grade was assigned. Upon receipt of such request, that Chair/Director will direct the faculty member and the student to each submit, within seven (7) days, if possible, a written account of the incident, providing specific information as to the nature of the dispute. 3. Upon receipt of these written accounts, the Chair/Director will meet, if possible, within seven (7) days with the faculty member and the student in an effort to resolve the dispute and will render his or her decision in writing. 4. If either the student or the faculty member desired to appeal the decision of the Chair/Director, the student or faculty member may, within seven (7) days by written request to the Chair/Director, ask that the matter be reviewed by a Grade Appeals Panel convened by the Academic Affairs Office. 5. If the disputed grade is assigned at the end of a fall or spring semester and the student and faculty member cannot meet to resolve the issue, the student should contact the faculty member by e‐mail within seven (7) days of receipt of the disputed grade. If the issue cannot be resolved by e‐mail within the time limit, steps 2, 3, and 4 of the appeal may extend into the beginning of the semester immediately following receipt of the disputed grade by following the timeline above.

A student who wishes to question a final grade should follow the procedure below:

1. Confer with the faculty member who assigned the disputed grade. 2. If the disputed grade cannot be resolved, a written request for a grade appeal must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office before the first day of the semester following the one in which the grade was issued. The written request must include the specific bases for the appeal. 3. The Academic Affairs Office will convene a Grade Appeals Panel, comprised of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Academic Dean, and the Academic Unit Chair/Director which houses the course for which the grade is appealed. If one of the members is the faculty member who issued the grade, an alternate will be appointed. The student and the faculty member may appear separately before the panel to explain their positions. The hearing is non‐adversarial. Neither the faculty member nor the student may be accompanied by other individuals to the meeting of the Grade Appeals Panel. The Grade Appeals Panel will notify the student and the faculty member of its decision, if possible, within seven (7) days of the meeting. Note: During winter break or during the summer, timelines may be extended due to participants' unavailability.

APA/MLA Style Guides

MLA Works Cited Your work‐cited list should appear at the end of your essay. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the essay. Each source you cite in the essay must appear in your works‐cited list; likewise each entry in the works‐cited list must be cited in the text.

Basic guidelines:

1. Double space all entries 2. Begin the first line of an entry flush with the left margin and indent lines that follow by ½ inch. 3. List entries in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. If you are listing more than one works by the same author, alphabetize the works according to the title. Instead of repeating the author’s name, type three hyphens followed by a period, and then give the title. 4. Underline or italicize (either is fine, but choose one and use it consistently throughout) the titles of works published independently. Books, plays, long poems, pamphlets, periodicals, and films are all published independently. 5. If the title of a book you are citing included the title of another book, italicize the main title but not the other title. 6. Use quotations marks to indicate titles of short works included in larger works, song titles, and titles of unpublished works. 7. Separate the author, title, and publication information with a period followed by two spaces. 8. Single space after a colon. 9. Use lowercase abbreviation to identify parts of a work (for example, vol. for volume), a name translator (trans.) and a names editor (ed.). However, then these designations follow a period, the first letter should be capitalized. 10. Use the shortened forms for the publisher’s name. When the publisher’s name includes the name of a person, cite the last name alone. When the publisher’s name includes the name of more than one person, cite only the first name of these names.

Examples of MLA works‐cited entries: Website (general guidelines) Author’s last name, first name. “Article Title” Periodical title. Date of article: inclusive pages/paragraphs. Date of research < https://article.URL.html>.

Article in a journal from a website Flannagan, Roy. : Reflections on Milton and Aristo.” Early Modern Literary Studies 2.3(1993): 16 pars. 22 Feb. 1997. .

Article in a periodical

Author’s last name, first name. “Article Title.” Periodical title.” Date: inclusive pages.

Bylined article from daily newspaper Barringer, Feliciy. “Where Many Elderly Live, Signs of the Future.” New York Times 7 Mar. 1993, nat.ed.,sec. 1:12.

Article from monthly or bimonthly magazine Willis, Gary. “The Words that Remade America: Lincoln at Gettysburg.” Atlantic June 1992: 57‐ 79.

Editorial “A Question of Medical Sight.” Editorial. Plain Dealer 11 Mar. 1993.6b.

Two or more books by the same author Garreau, Joel. Edge City: Life on the New Frontier. New York: Doubleday, 1991.‐‐. The Nine Nations of North America. Boston: Houghton, 1981.

Book by two or three authors Purves, Alan C., and Victoria Rippere. Elements of Writing About a Literary Work. Urbana III.: NCTE, 1968.

Book by four or more authors Pratt, Robert A., et al. Masters of British Literature. Boston: Houghton, 1956.

Book by an anonymous author Literary Markey Place: The Dictionary of American Book Publishing. 2003 ed. New York: Bowker, 2002.

Book with an author and an editor Toomer, Jean Cane. Ed. Darwin T Turner. New York: Norton, 1988.

A work in an anthology Morris, William. “The Haystack in the Floods.” Nineteenth Century British Minor Poets. Eds. Richard Wilbur and W.H. Auden. New York: Dell, laurel Edition, 1965. 35‐52.

An edition other than the first Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Riverside Chaucer. Ed. Larry D. Benson, 3rd ed. Boston: Houghton, 1987.

APA References: Your work‐cited list should appear at the end of your essay. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite In the essay. Each source you cite in the essay must appear in your works‐cited list; likewise each entry in the works‐cited list must be cited in the text.

Basic Guidelines:

1. Invert author’s names (last name first); give last name and initials for all authors of a particular work. Alphabetize your list by author’s last name. If you have more than one work by a particular author, order them by publication date, oldest to newest (thus a 1991 article would appear before a 1991 article). When an author appears as a sole author and as a first author of a group, list the one‐author entries first. 2. If no author is given for a particular source, alphabetize by the title of the piece and use the shortened version of the title for parenthetical citations.

Examples of APA references entries: An article in a periodical (such as a journal, newspaper, or magazine Author, A.A., Author B. B., & Author C. C. (year of publication: add month/day of publication for daily, weekly, or monthly publications). Title of article. Title of periodical, volume number (Issue), pages.

A nonperiodical (such as a book, report, brochure, or audiovisual media) Author, A. A., (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher’s location: Publisher’s name.

Part of a nonperiodical (such as a book chapter or article in a collection) Author, A.A., & Author, B. B. (year of publication). Title of Chapter. In A. Editor and B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Publisher’s location: Publisher’s name.

A Website Author A. A. (Date of publication or revision). Title of fill work. Retrieved month, date, year, from http://webaddress.

An online journal or magazine Author A. A., & Author B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number) Retrieved month, date, year, from http://webaddress.

Email Because e‐mail is a personal communication, not easily retrieved by a general public, no entry appears in your reference list. When you site an e‐mail message in the body of your paper, acknowledge it in your parenthetical citation (Salman Rushdie, e‐mail to author, May 1 1995).

ATHLETIC GRANT‐IN‐AID SCHOLARSHIPS Athletic grant‐in‐aid scholarships are awarded for a time of designated length, not to exceed one academic year. Lindsey Wilson College’s Athletics Programs are provided with a specific number of scholarships in accordance with the NAIA and institutional budgetary restrictions. These grants are official awards by the College’s Financial Aid office upon the recommendations of the head coach and the approval of the Director of Athletics. Athletic grants‐in‐aid are not reimbursed for services performed, but rather are to be provided to help student‐athletes with their educational expenses. And athletics scholarship is restricted to education expenses consisting of tuition and fees, room, board, and the use of required course‐related books.

RENEWAL/NON‐RENEWAL OF ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS The renewal or non‐renewal of an athletic scholarship must be made prior to the academic year in which the award is to be effective. The decision to renew or not to renew an athletic scholarship is made by the head coach. Guidelines for the non‐renewal of scholarship include, but are not limited to, the following: Non‐Renewal ‐ During the term of the award An athlete grant‐in‐aid scholarship can be reduced (or canceled) during the period if a student‐athlete: 1. Renders himself/herself ineligible for the intercollegiate practice and/or competition; 2. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent, financial aid agreement, or any other document; 3. Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; or 4. Voluntarily withdraws from a sport for personal reasons. Non‐Renewal ‐ Subsequent to the term of the award An Athletics grant‐in‐aid scholarship can be reduced (or canceled) subsequent to the period of award at the College’s discretion. Reasons for a cancellation or reduction, include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Student‐athlete (SA) voluntarily withdraws from a sport for personal reasons; 2. The SA renders himself/herself ineligible for the intercollegiate practice and/or competition; 3. The SA fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent, financial aid agreement, or any other document; 4. The SA demonstrates an inability to reach reasonable athletic performance goals as stipulated by the head coach; 5. The SA engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; 6. The SA fails to attend class, required academic support sessions, practices, or required training room rehabilitation treatments for unexcused reasons. 7. The SA is dismissed from academic support services because of frequent absences, misconduct, or disruption; 8. The SA maintains attitudes and behaviors that are disruptive or clearly indicate the SA’s lack of interest in the sport to such an extent that the disruption or lack of interest is a detriment to the goals of the team and to other student‐athletes.

9. The SA sustains and injury that occurs while the student‐athlete is not involved in required athletic practices, competitions, or conditioning activities that prevents the student‐athlete from participating in intercollegiate athletics.

Continuing Aid

Lindsey Wilson College’s Department of Athletics is committed to seeing that each individual student‐ athlete meets his/her educational goals while finishing the requirements for an undergraduate degree. To assist with this process the Department of Athletics has in place an application process for continued financial assistance. The requirements and expectations of this program include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Continuing aid is not guaranteed. 2. It is available for a maximum of two semesters. 3. An official academic plan signed by the advisor in the student athlete’s college/major is required to be submitted with the student‐athlete’s request for continuing aid. 4. The purpose of continuing aid is to assist with the student‐athlete’s ability to graduate in the most expedient manner possible; thus a student‐athlete receiving continuing aid should expect to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours per term. 5. Scholarships will be awarded on a term‐by‐term basis; thus the student‐athlete will need to demonstrate satisfactory progress in order to be renewed for a subsequent term. 6. Each student‐athlete will be evaluated based upon his/her Head Coach’s recommendation, whether the student‐athlete has met NAIA continuing eligibility standards, and approval from the Director of Athletics. 7. The student‐athlete will be required to complete a FAFSA and will receive funding based on their demonstrated need. 8. Finally, the expectation of the Department of Athletics is that every students‐athlete should be on target to complete his/her undergraduate requirements by the conclusion of the student‐ athlete’s 10th term of undergraduate enrollment.

CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER CORE VALUES The NAIA Champions of Character program has established five core values that go well beyond the playing field to the daily decisions of our student‐athletes. These character values help young people — and those associated with their development — make good choices in all aspects of their life and reflect the true spirit of competition The following excerpts were taken from the NAIA website to be used as references in your quest to become a Champion of Character.

I N T E G R I T Y

Positive internal traits that guide behavior

R E S P E C T

Treating others the way you want to be treated

R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

The social force that binds the individual to the good of the team

S P O R T S M A N S H I P

Following the rules, spirit and etiquette of athletic competition

S E R V A N T L E A D E R S H I P

Serving the greater good

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES

Lindsey Wilson College is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its student‐ athletes. This includes the education on the effects of using drugs, alcohol, and illegal substances in conjunction with the NAIA, MSC, and State of Kentucky. Drug testing and screening has as its primary intent the well‐being of the Lindsey Wilson College student‐athlete. Lindsey Wilson College is interested in the prevention and control of drug abuse and in helping student‐athletes with drug abuse problems. The drug testing and screening program is regarded as a preventative measure for a potentially serious illness. If and when a student‐athlete tests positive for improper drug use, acceptable methods of treatment are to be administered.

Individuals found to be involved in the illegal distribution of drugs (transfer or sale), through any means, will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance to Lindsey Wilson College’s standards of conduct enforcement in accordance with and pursuant to procedures provided in the Student Handbook.

Purpose of the Substance Abuse Policy 1. To prevent the use of illicit drugs by student‐athletes before, during, and after the official season in each sport. 2. To educate all student‐athletes regarding drug usage and its effect on the individual athlete and his/her team and teammates. 3. To ensure the health and safety of the student‐athlete. 4. To educate student‐athletes about problems associated with drug use. 5. To see that any chronic dependency is treated and addressed properly. 6. To encourage discussion about any questions student‐athletes may have, either specifically or generally about usage of drugs.

Education and Counseling on Substance Abuse Drug abuse in its many forms, i.e. alcohol, tobacco, performance enhancement, etc., is a deep concern to the college/university community. The Athletics Department will promote information and education sessions concerning the use of illicit drugs and alcohol with the various teams throughout the year. Information, literature, and counseling are available to the student‐athlete through Blue Raider Sports Medicine, Health Services Department, and various outside agencies. Lindsey Wilson College urges students and their families to utilize these services and materials. Drug abuse cannot be handled alone. Any call or contact made seeking help or private counseling assistance will be held in the strictest of confidence, except as otherwise stipulated by this or other policies.

The athletic department will inform the student‐athletes about the Substance Abuse Policy (requirements and procedures) of Lindsey Wilson College.

By signing the student‐athlete acknowledgement form, you are indicating you have read and agree to comply with the Substance Abuse Policy in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Failure to do so will result in immediate ineligibility and discontinuation of any athletic‐related financial aid.

Prohibition on the Use of Illicit Substances Use of any illegal, illicit, or controlled substance by a student‐athlete at Lindsey Wilson College (except as may be prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional in treating an individual’s medical condition) is expressly prohibited, whether such use occurs before, during, and/or after the competitive season of a particular sport. The banned substance may include, but is not limited to:

1. Stimulants: Amphetamine, Ritalin, Caffeine (guarana), etc. 2. Anabolic Agents: DHEA, Testosterone, Androstenedione, etc. 3. Diuretics and Other Masking Agents: Bumetanide, Furosemmide, Triameterene, etc. 4. Street Drugs: Marijuana (THC), Cocaine, Codenine, Heroin, PCP, Morphine, Methaqualone, etc. 5. Peptide Hormones and Analogues: Human Growth Hormone (hGH), hCG, Erythroprotein, etc. 6. Anti‐Estorgens: Anastrozole, Tamoxifen, Formestane, etc. 7. Beta‐2 Agonists: Albuterol, Bambuterol, Salbutamol, Salmeterol, etc.

There is no complete list of banned drug examples!! Check with the Athletic Training Department to review the label of any product, medication, or supplement before you consume it. Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements can be found by contacting the Resource Exchange Center at www.drugfreesport.com/rec or 877‐202‐0769.

Substance Abuse Testing Testing shall be both “random” and “selective”. Random tests shall be conducted on the student‐athlete population in each sport. These tests shall be administered on a regular basis, either announced or unannounced. The population selected may include all in a general group (position, offense, defense, junior varsity, varsity, etc.) or may include the entire team. Individual student‐athletes may also be chosen randomly through the use of a random number process, i.e. every 20th athlete in alphabetical order or so. In addition to the randomly chosen individuals to be tested, athletes may be selectively chosen based on previous positive tests, and/or reasonable suspicion.

Reasonable suspicion is defined as A good faith belief, based on specific articulated facts or evidence, that a student‐athlete may have violated Lindsey Wilson College’s substance abuse policy and that drug testing may provide evidence relating to that violation.

- A student‐athlete is subjected reasonable suspicion testing when after review of the specific facts and circumstances in a particular student‐athlete’s case, a representative of Lindsey Wilson College concludes that there exists a reasonable suspicion that a student‐athlete has engaged or is engaging in conduct prohibited under this policy, i.e. being written up for attending a party in which illegal drugs may have been present or being arrested by law enforcement in regards to Lindsey Wilson College’s substance abuse policy. The representative of Lindsey Wilson College must document these conclusions and the

appointing authority, or his/her designee, will review this documentation and any other pertinent information. If the designated authority agrees with the documented findings of the representative of Lindsey Wilson College, the student‐athlete shall be submitted to a controlled substance test.

Drugs to Be Tested For Tests may be conducted for any banned substance as related prior, as well as other banned substances by the NAIA, Lindsey Wilson College, and the state of Kentucky.

Testing Procedures Any student‐athlete found guilty of altering the results of the urine collection sample will be considered to have a positive test result and subjected to disciplinary actions based on said positive test. Any student‐athlete found to be guilty of tampering or attempting to tamper the testing procedure will be considered a positive test result and subjected to disciplinary actions based on said positive test.

Technique 1. Urine collection will be monitored at the site by staff of the appropriate gender. 2. The individual(s) selected for urinalysis will submit (1) sample of urine. 3. At the time of collection, the authorized monitor will request a list of medications prescribed to the student‐athlete submitting the urine sample. The legitimacy of the list provided may be verified by confirmation from the prescribing healthcare professional. 4. The monitor will record in a log book the athlete’s identification number, the date, and the time the sample was submitted. 5. One of each individual’s sample will be transported to a local laboratory which will perform testing requested. 6. All urine tested positive by the local laboratory will be re‐tested from the remaining sample of the individual’s urine being stored at the local laboratory. 7. Only urine tested positive twice using the individual’s sample will be reported as a positive test. 8. The student‐athlete will be financially responsible for expenses incurred in the confirmation of a positive test.

Follow‐up Testing “False Positive” is a term used in sports when a athlete, student‐athlete, claims verbally that they were not involved in an illicit act against rules and regulations of their governing bodies, i.e. NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, etc. The fact still remains that the urine sample given by the individual still tested positive in a local laboratory twice.

If a Lindsey Wilson College student‐athlete claims a “false positive” on their testing results these steps need to be approached to clear student‐athlete.

First Offense Positive Result: 1. The student‐athlete may re‐submit another urine sample for testing at the financial expense of the student‐athlete at the testing center chosen by Lindsey Wilson College. 2. This will occur in conjunction with the recommended disciplinary sanctions by Lindsey Wilson College and Athletic Department representatives.

Second Offense Positive Results: 1. The student‐athlete may submit a blood sample for testing at the financial expense of the student‐athlete at the testing center chosen by Lindsey Wilson College. 2. This will occur in conjunction with the recommended disciplinary sanctions by Lindsey Wilson College and Athletic Department representatives. 3. The President of Lindsey Wilson College will be notified.

Third Offense Positive Result: 1. The student‐athlete may submit DNA (scalp hair follicle if determined of adequate length) at the financial expense of the student‐athlete at the testing center chosen by Lindsey Wilson College. 2. This will occur in conjunction with the recommended disciplinary sanctions by Lindsey Wilson College and Athletic Department representatives. 3. The President of Lindsey Wilson College will be notified. Minimum Sanctions for a Positive Test Result for Stimulants and Other Controlled Substances The following minimum sanctions are in place to address “random” test results. When a student‐ athlete is found to be using or possessing an illegal substance, the student‐athlete should expect more stringent sanctions.

First Positive Result: 1. If a student‐athlete has a positive test result for the first time, the individual will meet with Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and the Director of Athletics to discuss the test results. 2. The Team Physician shall be notified. 3. The athlete will be deemed medically ineligible to participate in athletic activity until such time drug education and counseling has been successfully completed. 4. The student‐athlete will face a suspension of athletic activity equal to 10% of their regular season of competition. Should there be less than 10% of their regular season competitions remaining in the current season and/or the violation occurs during the off‐season, the difference or entire suspension shall be completed in the following season of competition, i.e. sanctions of suspension will carry over to the next competitive year. The suspension period shall include the postseason. 5. The student‐athlete will be required to pass another urinalysis following the suspension at the student‐athlete’s expense. 6. The student‐athlete’s parent(s), legal guardian(s), or spouse will be notified of the positive test result as a means of providing a support base to dissuade the use of illicit drugs while away from Lindsey Wilson College.

7. The cost of evaluation and counseling/education and follow‐up testing will be the sole financial responsibility of the student‐athlete. 8. The student‐athlete will be subjected to selective testing for the remainder of their athletic eligibility and/or as long as he/she is receiving athletic‐related financial aid. 9. Failure to participate in evaluation, counseling, or meet any other provisions as established by athletic department representatives will be treated as a second positive result. 10. The student‐athlete will be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these sanctions.

Second Positive Result: 1. If a student‐athlete has a second positive test result or is declared a second positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and Director of Athletics to discuss the test result or declare of second positive. 2. The student‐athlete will be medically ineligible to participate in athletic activity equal to 40% of their regular season competitions. Should there be fewer than 40% of their regular season competitions remaining in the current season and/or the violation occurs during the off‐season, the difference or entire suspension shall be completed in the following season of competition, i.e. sanctions of suspension will carry over to the next competitive year. The suspension period shall include the postseason. 3. The student‐athlete will not be reconsidered for eligibility until a long‐term in‐patient or out‐patient substance abuse program has been successfully initiated as determined by Lindsey Wilson College representatives. 4. The student‐athlete will be subjected to selective testing for the remainder of their athletic eligibility and/or as long as he/she is receiving athletic‐related financial aid. 5. The cost of evaluation, counseling, education and any follow‐up testing will be the sole responsibility of the student‐athlete. 6. Failure to participate in evaluation, counseling, or meet any other provisions as established the Athletic Department representatives will be treated as a third positive result. 7. The student‐athlete will be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these sanctions.

Third Positive Result: 1. If a student‐athlete has a third positive test result or is declared a third positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and Director of Athletics to discuss the test result or declare of third positive. 2. The student‐athlete will be considered medically ineligible for the remainder of their athletic eligibility at Lindsey Wilson College. 3. All athletic‐related financial aid will be revoked immediately and permanently. 4. The student‐athlete will be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these sanctions.

Minimum Sanctions for a Positive Test Result for Anabolic Steroids

First Positive Result: 1. If a student‐athlete has a first positive test result or is declared a first positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and Director of Athletics to discuss the test result or declare of second positive. 2. The student‐athlete will be medically ineligible to participate in all athletic activity for 365 calendar days from the date of the test. 3. The student‐athlete will not be reconsidered for eligibility until a long‐term in‐patient or out‐patient substance abuse program has been successfully completed as determined by Lindsey Wilson College representatives. 4. The student‐athlete will be subjected to selective testing for the remainder of their athletic eligibility and/or as long as he/she is receiving athletic‐related financial aid. 5. The cost of evaluation, counseling, education and any follow‐up testing will be the sole responsibility of the student‐athlete. 6. At the conclusion of the suspension, the student will be tested for anabolic steroids and will require a negative result and approval of the head coach in order to be reinstated to the program. 7. The student‐athlete will be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these sanctions.

Second Positive Result: 1. If a student‐athlete has a positive test result or is declared a positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and Director of Athletics to discuss the test result or declare of the positive. 2. The student‐athlete will be considered medically ineligible for the remainder of their athletic eligibility at Lindsey Wilson College. 3. All athletic‐related financial aid will be revoked immediately and permanently. 4. The student‐athlete will be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these sanctions.

The administration of Lindsey Wilson College reserves the right to impose additional sanctions to the minimum sanctions described in the athletic department’s substance abuse policy.

Hearing Procedures 1. The student‐athlete must submit to the Director of Athletics a written request for a hearing within (5) business days after notification of a positive test result. Failure to request the hearing will result in an admittance of guilt and waiver of the right to a hearing. The sanctions will be imposed after the (5) day grace period has elapsed. 2. The Director of Athletics, or designee, will act as a hearing officer. 3. The student‐athlete will be provided written notice of the test results, the sanctions to be imposed, and notification to the time, place, and date of the hearing. 4. Only the student‐athlete, the Director of Athletics (or designee), representative of Lindsey Wilson College (Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students or designee), and the Head Athletic Trainer may be present for the hearing. Witnesses may be called to give testimony if deemed necessary. 5. The student‐athlete will be provided an opportunity to present his/her position regarding the test results and sanctions, as well as any related documentation which will assist the hearing

officer in determining whether the student‐athlete should be subjected to any or all sanctions in regards to the offense. 6. Following the hearing, the representative of Lindsey Wilson College will prepare a brief summary of the hearing, to include: 6.1. The names of those persons present at the hearing. 6.2. The date, time, and location of the hearing. 6.3. The test results. 6.4. The position of the student‐athlete. 6.5. The position of the hearing officer and college representative. 6.6. A ruling that the sanctions should or should not be imposed and the reasons therefore. In the event that the hearing officer or designee rules that sanctions should not be imposed, that hearing officer or designee may impose other sanctions or alternatives. 6.7. The report of the representative of Lindsey Wilson College should be completed and forwarded to the student‐athlete, Dean of Students, and President of Lindsey Wilson College within (10) business days after the conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer is final.

Selling / Distributing Drugs A student‐athlete convicted of selling drugs according to the laws of the state of Kentucky will be suspended from all athletic department activity and athletic‐related aid will be immediately revoked and not renewed for the remainder of the student‐athlete’s eligibility.

Self‐Referral If a student‐athlete voluntarily confesses to a substance abuse, the individual will be considered a “first positive” without the mandatory suspension of 10% of regular season competitions and will be required to meet any and all other sanctions associated with a first positive. The student‐athlete will be given (1) self‐referral during their eligibility at Lindsey Wilson College. Subsequent self‐referrals will be treated as a second positive and will be treated as previously outlined. The self‐referral is designed to help individuals who recognize they have a problem with substance abuse. With the announcement of a substance abuse test, the self‐referral may not be used to avoid sanctions with a positive test result.

Confidentiality of Test Results All information and records under the athletic substance abuse policy, including test results, will remain confidential and will be released only to the following persons: 1. Team Physician 2. Head Athletic Trainer 3. Head Coach 4. Director of Athletics 5. Student‐Athletes’ Parent(s), Legal Guardian(s), or Spouse 6. President of Lindsey Wilson College (in case of appeal on a 2nd or 3rd positive) 7. Representative of Lindsey Wilson College (in case of appeal process)

Education Program Group sessions for Lindsey Wilson College student‐athletes will be conducted in team settings and be performed by the athletic training department staff.

Athletic Release Any student‐athlete who violates the substance abuse policy and makes the decision to transfer to another institution without completing the required sanctions will not receive an athletic release for a period of 365 days. This includes permanently suspended student‐athletes. Individual Team Substance Abuse Policies The head coach reserves the right to add to the minimum sanctions outlined in the athletics department substance abuse policy. All additional sanctions must be approved by the Director of Athletics.

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE SPORTS MEDICINE PERSONNEL AND POLICIES

1. Dr. Wallace Huff, MD, Team Orthopedic 859‐263‐5140 ext 632 2. Genesis Family Medical 270‐384‐9934 3. Dr. Max Downey, OD, Team Optometrist 270‐384‐6043 4. Dr. Robert Brashear, DMD, Team Dentist 270‐384‐2872 5. Christopher Miller, MS, ATC. Head Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐8167 6. Ashley Drier, MS, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐7468 7. Zach Johnson, MS, ATC, Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐8064 8. Susanne Bell, MS, ATC, Athletic Trainer 270‐384‐7393 9. Terri Burris, Office Associate 270‐384‐2838 10. Westlake Regional Hospital 270‐384‐4753

Purpose and Philosophy Lindsey Wilson College Sports Medicine is committed to achieving the best treatment for injured athletes by providing, comprehensive physical assessments and effective rehabilitation techniques with the athlete’s best interest at heart while striving for a safe and prompt recovery. Injury Management When the athlete is injured, they will be evaluated by a Certified Athletic Trainer, ATC, either on the field or in the Athletic Training Room. The ATC determines if the athlete needs to see a physician or if the injury can be managed by the athletic training staff. If referred to a physician, the athlete’s primary insurance will be billed for services accordingly. All rehabilitation will be managed in house unless otherwise instructed by a physician. Hours of Operation: 8 am – 5 pm or based on sport practice schedule. The Athletic Training Room will be open for athlete walk‐ins from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., unless the athlete is in class, Monday through Friday for new injuries. After an injury is evaluated, the student‐athlete will need to schedule an appointment for treatment. These hours may be amended on an as needed bases depending on the number of injuries occurring, practice times and game schedules. We encourage each

54 athlete to utilize these hours. After hour appointments may be scheduled by athletes who have circumstances that do not allow them to utilize the normal hours. Athletes may not miss class to come to the athletic training room; therefore, no excuses will be given for missing class. If an athlete repeatedly misses rehabilitation prior to practice and they are not in class, coaches will be informed immediately. Notification of Injury Coaches will receive a daily injury report, including a list of injured athletes that do not come in for treatment. The Athletic Trainer, along with the Team Physician, will determine when it is safe for the athletes to return to practice or competition. As the athlete progresses through rehabilitation, they may be allowed to return to a modified practice status. Doctor appointments for athletic injuries must be made by the Athletic Trainer, except for injuries requiring emergency care to ensure bills will be paid. Students are expected to attend practice unless excused beforehand by their coach or an athletic trainer. If the athlete is injured to the extent that they will be available for only limited work, they will be required to report to all practices on time in the gear suggested by the athletic training staff. Injured athletes will be given special exercises intended to speed recovery time and maintain conditioning. Medical Policies Athletes at Lindsey Wilson College will have occasion to seek medical services and the services of the Athletic Trainer. The athletic department has the services of an athletic trainer who will exercise primary oversight of the individual athletes. Athletes should make themselves aware of the Athletic Training Room. 1. Physicals are required prior to practicing or participating on an intercollegiate athletic team. Physicals will be provided on campus at no cost to the athlete and all athletes should utilize these physicals if at all possible. If unable to attend the scheduled time for physicals the exam may be completed by the athlete’s personal physician at the athlete’s expense. However, Lindsey Wilson College Sports Medicine Physical Forms must be used by the physician. It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that the physicals are completed with proper documentation before practice begins. Athletes WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to practice or participate in any way until they have completed all requested information and physical in their medical file. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS. Information and physical forms are located on the Lindsey Wilson College web‐site. 2. All student athletes must complete a medical history of all significant injuries sustained both prior to enrolling and while attending Lindsey Wilson College. This information is important to the Sports Medicine Staff in the prevention and treatment of injuries. 3. The parents of each athlete will be required to complete a form identifying their insurance coverage and update that information any time changes occur regarding their insurance coverage. This will aid the Athletic Training Staff in ensuring prompt and correct payment for medical services both through the athlete’s personal insurance and through Lindsey Wilson’s secondary policy. 4. All injuries should be reported to their respective coach and the Athletic Training Staff. If the Athletic Trainer is not present at the time of injury it is imperative that the Athletic Trainer is contacted as soon as possible for evaluation and treatment of the injury. The College may not be responsible for medical coverage of injuries that were not reported to the Athletic Trainer within 14 days following an accident or if the athlete seeks medical assistance on their own. When an athlete receives any medical bills it is their responsibility to provide the ATC with a copy in order to be processed with the college’s insurance. Failure to do so may result in loss of

eligibility time for payment of the college’s insurance. At which point, the bills will be left to the athlete. 5. Medical expenses will be paid first by the athletes’ own medical insurance. Any outstanding balance after payment can be filed against Lindsey Wilson College’s Athletic Insurance after an injury had been determined to be the result of direct participation in an intercollegiate athletic competition. The College or its insurance carrier will not cover any injury incurred when the athlete is involved in activity not specifically covered by the insurance policy (this includes intramurals and club sports), or properly authorized by the athlete’s coach or the Athletic Director. This coverage is in effect during the regular season which is defined as the first scheduled day of practice to the last day of participation by an individual participant or during approved pre‐season or post‐season training programs that occur during the school year. Providing false information to gain coverage for injuries occurring during non‐approved activities is Insurance Fraud. Persons committing insurance fraud may be subject to penalties including, but not limited to, reimbursement of any claims paid by the schools insurance policy.

6. Unauthorized expenses will not be paid by the College. Lindsey Wilson College will only be responsible for medical expenses incurred when referred to physician, dentist, or specialist by the Athletic Trainer. The College will not be responsible for medical expenses incurred when an individual with an unreported pre‐existing condition needs medical attention. 7. In the event of an emergency and emergency room (ER) services are utilized, the Athletic Trainer should be notified as soon as possible. Any referrals made by the emergency room physician should be scheduled by the Athletic Trainer to ensure proper procedure and payment of each individual’s primary insurance. All paperwork from an ER visit should be given to the ATC upon return to Lindsey Wilson College, on the following day if the emergency occurs within Columbia, Kentucky. 8. The College will not be responsible when special pads, braces, or orthosis must be purchased in order to correct or remedy a postural abnormality or pre‐existing condition. When an athlete sustains or develops an injury during approved training, scheduled practice or competition and a special pad, brace or orthosis is necessary to function properly the College may pay such expense. 9. All medical treatment services for the treatment of athletic injuries are to be made before the athlete graduates or withdraws from school. Responsibility for medical expenses will cease one year after the date of the injury indicated on the incident report even if the athlete is still in school. Procedure for Securing Medical Assistance and Payment Expenses The student athlete reports the injury to the coach and athletic trainer. 1. The athletic trainer refers the student athlete to a team physician or specialist, or other physician based on requirements of the primary insurance. Failure to report the injury to the athletic trainer within 2 weeks of the initial injury or seeing a physician without referral of the athletic trainer may result in loss of payment by the LWC athletic insurance. The athletic trainer will contact the student athlete’s insurance company to receive instruction on proper procedures for the individual policies. 2. In the event of an emergency where the student athlete must be taken to an emergency room, the athletic trainer must be notified as soon as possible. Any referrals made by the emergency room physician must be scheduled by the athletic trainer.

3. In the case where the student athlete is covered under a primary insurance, this insurance information will be given to the service provider. The student’s primary health insurance policies and procedures must be followed before LWC’s athletic insurance will consider processing a claim. The provider will process this claim through the primary insurance. Any remaining amount can be submitted to Lindsey Wilson College’s excess policy. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE TO PROVIDE THE ATHLETIC TRAINER WITH INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT THESE CLAIMS TO THE EXCESS POLICY. This information is usually a copy of the primary insurance’ Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and a copy of the original bill. ***PLEASE REMEMBER THAT A MEDICAL CLAIM HAS NO DIRECT AFFECT ON YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS***. Failure to provide any primary insurance information is INSURANCE FRAUD, and can result in penalties including, but not limited to, reimbursing the full amount of the claim(s). As with most insurance companies, our policy has a usual and customary charge clause, where there may be some expense to the student athlete. As we have agreements with some providers, every attempt will be made to avoid out‐of‐pocket expenses. Any known charges that are not covered by the policy will be discussed with the athlete and/or parents before services are rendered. 4. If there is no primary medical insurance for a student athlete, the incurred expenses shall be submitted to our excess insurance company for review and payment. IT IS STILL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE TO PROVIDE THE ATHLETIC TRAINER WITH INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT THESE CLAIMS TO LWC’s POLICY.

Lindsey Wilson College Will Not Be Responsible For Expenses Incurred As A Result Of: 1. A student athlete seeking medical attention without referral from the athletic trainer, except for an emergency. 2. An injury that was not the result of participation in intercollegiate activity. (ie. Intramural participation, pickup games, activity classes) 3. A preexisting injury that has been deemed such by Lindsey Wilson College’s insurance carrier. 4. Any illness. 5. An athlete going Against the Medical Advice (AMA) of the trainer or physician. (ie. Cutting off your own cast, practicing before being released). Athletic Training Room Rules 1. The Athletic Training Room is a co‐ed facility, please dress appropriately. 2. No food or beverages are allowed in the Athletic Training Room. 3. No Cleated or Spiked Shoes are allowed in the Athletic Training Room. 4. No shoes are allowed on any table in the Athletic Training Room. 5. No Tobacco products of any kind are allowed in the Athletic Training Room. 6. Foul language is strictly prohibited. 7. No Horseplay is allowed. 8. All sporting equipment brought to the Athletic Training Room must be left outside. Excessive amounts of equipment and/or personal belongings should be left at home or in a locker. 9. No one is allowed to give themselves or anyone else “Self‐Treatments”. Treatments must be done by a Certified Athletic Trainer. 10. The Athletic Training Room is not a Social Center, only people requiring the services of an Athletic Trainer should be in the Athletic Training Room.

11. No one is allowed in the Athletic Training Room Office without permission of a Staff Certified Athletic Trainer. 12. Show up promptly at your designated treatment time. If you cannot make this time, please contact a Staff Athletic Trainer prior to your appointment time. Repeated failures to report to your treatment time may result in the loss of treatments in the athletic training room, which may be used at the discretion of the ATC. 13. The Certified Athletic Trainer(s) will provide professional, courteous assistance. Please show the same respect for the Athletic Trainer(s). 14. Failure to show for a designated treatment time expresses to the Certified Athletic Trainer(s) that you are feeling well enough to go full participation. 15. If you have suffered an injury, inform the Certified Athletic Trainer(s) immediately, not 5 minutes before practice/game or 2 weeks later. 16. Do not take any equipment or supplies out of the Athletic Training Room without permission of the Certified Athletic Trainer(s). All equipment given will be logged out and needs to be returned when its use is no longer needed. 17. If an athlete requires special medication or inhaler, it should be brought to the attention of the Certified Athletic Trainer prior to participation. Prescription inhalers and Medications can be given to the Athletic Trainer(s) for emergency situations, as well as contact lenses.

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE ‐ ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014‐2015 Fall 2014 Monday‐Tuesday August 18‐19 Advising Monday August 18 AIM Classes Begin (S1) Wednesday August 20 Day Classes Begin Tuesday August 26 Last Day to Register or Add a Class (Day Classes) Monday September 01 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) Friday‐Saturday September Family Weekend Friday‐Saturday September 12‐13 Homecoming Monday October 13 Mid‐term Grades Due (8:00 a.m.)

Monday‐Friday October 13‐17 Fall Break Monday October 20 AIM Classes Begin (S2)

Monday‐Friday November 03‐07 Advising & Registration (Jr & Sr) for Spring 2015

Monday November 10 Last Day to Drop a Class or Withdraw (Day Classes)

Monday‐Friday November 10‐14 Advising & Registration (Fr & So) for Spring2015 Thursday‐Friday November 27‐28 Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) Friday December 05 Last Day of Classes (Day) Monday‐Friday December 08‐12 Final Exams (Day) Friday December 12 Senior Grades Due (11:00) Friday December 12 Fall 2014 Term Ends Saturday December 13 Fall 2014 Commencement (10:00 CST) Monday December 15 Final Grades Due

WINTER TERM 2013 – December 15, 2014 – January 09, 2015

Spring 2015 Monday‐Tuesday January 12‐13 Advising Monday January 12 AIM Classes Begin (S1) Wednesday January 14 Classes Begin (Day) Monday January 19 Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes) Tuesday January 20 Last Day to Register or Add a Class (Day) Monday March 09 Mid‐term Grades Due (8:00 a.m.)

Monday‐Friday March 09‐13 Spring Break Monday March 16 AIM Classes Begin (S2)

Monday‐Friday March 23‐27 Advising & Registration (Jr & Sr) for Fall 2015

Monday‐Friday March 30‐April 02 Advising & Registration (Fr & So) for Fall 2015

Friday April 03 Good Friday Holiday (No Classes)

Monday April 06 Last Day to Drop a Class or Withdraw (Day Classes)

Thursday April 23 Founder’s Day and Honor’s Convocation Friday May 01 Last Day of Classes (Day Classes) Monday‐Friday May 04‐08 Final Exams (Day) Friday May 08 Spring Term 2015 Ends Friday May 08 Senior Grades Due (11:00 a.m.) Friday May 08 Baccalaureate Service Saturday May 09 Spring 2015 Commencement (10:00 CDT) Monday May 11 Final Grades Due

Summer 2015 Full‐Term May 11 ‐ August 14 (14 weeks) Part of Term 2 May 11 – May 29 (3 weeks) Part of Term 3 June 01 – June 19 (3 weeks) S1 – AIM May 11 – June 26 (7 weeks) S2 – AIM June 29 – August 14 (7 weeks)

Monday May 25 Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) Friday July 03 Independence Day Holiday (No Classes)