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2014-2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 NCAA Information 18 Welcome 2 Philosophy 18 Quick Facts 2 Non-Traditional Season 18 Athletic Dept. Mission/Philosophy 3 Institutional Limits 19 Gambling 20 Academic Information 4 Academic Standing/Eligibility 4 General Information 22 Class Attendance/Missed Class 5 Athletic Department Directory 22 Financial Aid 5 DeSales Directory 23 2014-15 Academic Calendar 26 Student Life 6 Athletes and the Judicial Process 6 Appendix A Medical Amnesty Policy 6 MAC Sportsmanship Requirements 28-29 Overnight Housing Policy 8 Appendix B Hazing 8 Social Media Issues 30-32 Student Services 8 Appendix C MAC Social Media Guidelines 33-34 Athletic Department Information 9 Sportsmanship 9 Code of Conduct 9 Tobacco Use 10 NCAA Banned Substance Info 10 Student Athlete Services 12 Travel 12 Uniforms and Equipment 12 Varsity/Club Sports 13 Sports Information 13 Community Service 13 SAAC 14 Awards and Banquets 15 Responsible Social Networking 15 Athletic Training Services 16 Certified Athletic Trainers 16 Physicals 16 Insurance 16 1 WELCOME STUDENT-ATHLETE Congratulations and welcome to the DeSales University athletic program. Participation in intercollegiate athletics at DeSales University is a privilege that will provide you with the opportunity for personal growth and character development within a challenging educational environment. The DeSales University Student-Athlete Handbook is provided to you in order to familiarize you with policies, services and resources available. Each day the DeSales University Bulldogs wear the navy blue and scarlet, they show what great pride and respect they have for the University. DeSales University athletics is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), Freedom Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Student-athletes enrolled at NCAA institutions should reflect the high standards of honesty and integrity set by the NCAA for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. The information in this Student-Athlete Handbook should be read as soon as it is available on the Athletics website. Please refer to the handbook throughout the year as needed. If you should have any questions, feel free to contact your coach or any member of the athletic administration. DeSALES QUICK FACTS Address: Nickname: 2755 Station Ave. Bulldogs Center Valley Pa, 18034 Colors: Athletic Office Phone: Navy Blue & Scarlet 610-282-1335 Affiliations: Athletic Office Fax: National Collegiate Athletic 610-282-2279 Association (NCAA), Division III Website Address: athletics.desales.edu Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Enrollment: 1,606 (undergraduate) Freedom Conference Founded: Eastern College Athletic 1964 Conference (ECAC) Conference Website: www.gomacsports.com 2 MISSION STATEMENT Athletics at DeSales embraces the concept of the student-athlete and recognizes participation as an integral part of the educational experience. The philosophy of the Department of Athletics reflects the central theme of the University, which is to impart knowledge about, and develop talents for, personal, familial, and societal living. To be successful in achieving this educational mission, the student-athlete will be responsible for fulfilling his/her academic responsibilities while working toward the requirements for a degree; maintain eligibility for participation in athletic contests; be a committed member to his/her team while serving as a positive role model on campus and in the community and displaying proper sportsmanship while in competition. The DeSales University athletic department will give men and women fair and equitable treatment and attempt to provide the best athletic experience possible without sacrificing academic integrity. As defined by the NCAA, the DeSales athletic department will follow the principles of fair play and amateur competition while always keeping the health and well-being of our student-athletes as a top priority. The DeSales Athletic Department may apply academic standards in addition to the institution’s requirements for the student-athlete to ensure eligible participation; maintain high ethical standards; compete with other institutions that have similar athletic philosophies and constantly evaluate the program so as to support the educational mission of the University. 3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACCEPTABLE ACADEMIC STANDING & ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY As stated in the DSU Student Handbook: Students are said to be in acceptable academic standing if they earn a minimum applicable cumulative grade-point-average listed below: *For 4 or more courses and 12 credit hours attempted = min GPA 1.50 *Fewer than 8 courses and fewer than 24 credit hours whose GPA is under 1.5 will receive an academic warning. They will not be placed on academic probation. * For 8 or more courses and 24 credit hours attempted = min GPA 1.60 * For 16 or more courses and 48 credit hours attempted = min GPA 1.80 * For 21 or more courses and 63 credit hours attempted = min GPA 2.00 In the case of Transfer Students, the number of courses and credit hours transferred will be added to the number of courses and credit hours attempted at DeSales University to determine the applicable minimum cumulative grade-point-average. All transfer students are given two semesters to achieve acceptable academic standing. All the students are expected to achieve acceptable academic standing. Students (with the exception of those with fewer than 8 courses and fewer than 24 credit hours) who fail to achieve acceptable academic standing have their grade reports and transcripts stamped “Academic Probation” at the end of the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Students who fail to achieve acceptable standing for two consecutive semesters are subject to review by the Academic Regulations Committee. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to practice/compete, the student-athlete must: Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of DeSales University; Be in good academic standing according to the standards of DeSales University; and Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time baccalaureate degree program (not less than 12 semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress towards that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (not less than eight semester or quarter hours) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at your institution. [Bylaws 14.01.2 and 14.01.2.1.] If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to practice/compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your degree program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3.] You are eligible to compete between terms if you are continuing enrollment, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term 4 immediately preceding the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full- time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.2.] CLASS ATTENDANCE/MISSED CLASSES Absence Policy (as stated in the DSU Student Handbook): Students are expected to attend classes regularly. If absences do occur (for whatever reason), it is the student’s responsibility to make up whatever work has been missed. Instructors are under no obligation to make special arrangements for students who are absent. Freshmen are limited to twice as many absences as credits are given for a particular course. An absence on class days preceding and following a holiday is counted as a double absence. In cases where classes meet twice a week for 75 minutes each, the first absence shall be counted as a single absence, the second a double absence. If the class meets once a week for a three-hour period, a single absence is counted as three absences. In ACCESS courses that meet only twice a week, students who miss three classes (i.e., the equivalent of eight regular classes of 50 minutes) may be dropped from the class. Also for ACCESS courses that meet once a week, students who miss more than one class may be dropped from the class. Practice: The academic success of DeSales student-athletes is our top priority. Therefore, practice is not an excuse to miss class. Contests: Students are able to miss class for competition purposes provided the professor gives the student approval. The student-athlete is responsible for work missed in each class. All student-athletes are to punctually attend all courses in which they are registered. Scheduling of Classes/Labs: It is advised that student-athletes attempt to schedule course sections that will not conflict with team practices and games. However, classes that are required in a student-athlete’s course of study take priority over practice and game time. Registering for another section time may alleviate scheduling conflicts. FINANCIAL AID All student-athletes, who receive financial aid, must renew their FASFA each year in order to collect financial support. One responsibility as a student-athlete to maintain eligibility and financial aid is to sustain the required grade-point-average (see acceptable academic standing). DeSales University does not provide athletic scholarships for the student-athletes and athletic personnel are not to interfere with financial matters. Financial Aid, although, is provided through the University. Please refer to the Student Handbook or contact the Financial Aid Office for more information (see Campus Directory on pg. 22). 5 STUDENT LIFE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND THE DeSALES JUDICIAL PROCESS You are considered a student-athlete for the entire academic year at DeSales. Therefore, any violation on campus is reported by the Judicial Affairs Office to the Athletic Department and then to your varsity coach. Sanctions are processed through the Judicial Affairs Office for your violations. Your respective coach must meet with you: and the coach’s sanctions are separate from Judicial Affairs. These sanctions from coaches tend to range from warnings to suspensions or expulsions from the team.