William Jewell College

Student-Athlete Handbook

Student-Athlete Handbook Glossary

Contents William Jewell College Mission Statement ...... 4 William Jewell College Athletics Mission Statement ...... 4 William Jewell College Athletics Statement of Philosophy ...... 4 NCAA Division II Philosophy Statement ...... 4 A member of Division II: ...... 5 DIVISION II ATTRIBUTES ...... 5 Great Lakes Valley Conference ...... 6 Academic Conduct ...... 7 Team Travel Conduct ...... 8 Ethical Conduct ...... 8 Sportsmanlike Conduct ...... 8 Enforcement Procedures for Criminal Misconduct ...... 8 Anti-Harrassment and Grievance Policy ...... 9 Bullying/Hazing Policy ...... 9 ADAAA Accommodation Notice ...... 10 The Principle of Gender Equity ...... 11 Academic Standards ...... 11 Maintaining Your Eligibility ...... 11 William Jewell College Academic Policy – Academic Good Standing ...... 11 Hour Completion Requirement for Financial Aid Eligibility ...... 12 Grade Point Average Requirement for Financial Aid Eligibility ...... 12 NCAA Policy ...... 12 Student-Athlete Statement ...... 13 Amateurism ...... 13 Outside Competition ...... 13 Agents ...... 13 Extra Benefits ...... 14 1

Employment at Camps or Clinic ...... 14 Gambling and Bribery ...... 14 Awards ...... 15 Playing and Practice Seasons ...... 15 Recruiting ...... 15 Drug Policy ...... 16 Drug Use ...... 20 Alcohol Policy ...... 22 Financial Aid Policy & Athletically Related Financial Aid ...... 22 Financial Aid Appeal Process ...... 23 NCAA Policy and Procedure – Textbook Purchases for Athletes Textbook Aid Awards ...... 24 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ...... 24 Faculty Athletics Representative ...... 24 Exit Interviews ...... 25 Academic Resource Center (ARC) ...... 25 Academic Policies - the Student’s Responsibility ...... 25 Academic Honesty/Honor Code ...... 25 Academic misconduct includes, but is not confined to: ...... 25 Absences ...... 26 Health and Counseling Services ...... 26 Career Placement/Career Athletes ...... 27 Athletic Training Policies and Procedures ...... 27 Clearance for Participation ...... 27 Student-Athlete Medical Insurance ...... 28 HIPAA ...... 29 Athletic Training Room Information and Guidelines ...... 29 Injury Care Procedure ...... 29 Concussion Management ...... 30 WJC Concussion Management Protocol ...... 31 Concussion Assessment ...... 32 Pregnancy ...... 33 Insurance - International Student-Athletes ...... 33 Equipment Policies ...... 33 Complimentary Admissions ...... 35 2

Athletic Department Personnel ...... 36 Important Key Resources ...... 36

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William Jewell College Mission Statement

William Jewell College promises students an outstanding liberal arts education that cultivates leadership, service, and spiritual growth within a community inspired by Christian ideals and committed to open, rigorous intellectual pursuits.

William Jewell College Athletics Mission Statement

William Jewell College promises student-athletes the opportunity to combine their athletic pursuits with an outstanding liberal arts education which cultivates leadership, service and spiritual growth. Athletic competition creates a forum for celebrating the advancements of the College and builds positive relationship with the local, regional and national audiences. Athletic participation with high standards of integrity and good sportsmanship will further enhance the rigorous intellectual pursuits of William Jewell students.

William Jewell College Athletics Statement of Philosophy

The intercollegiate athletics program at William Jewell College exists and continues to develop with the understanding that properly administered intercollegiate sports programs are integral to the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social experiences of the entire College community. Intercollegiate athletics complements the academic and service components of a William Jewell education. The goals of intercollegiate athletics are to enhance the physical and intellectual abilities of those participating in the program in an effort to promote the development of the whole person. The intercollegiate athletics program recognizes that the goals of the general academic program guide the activities of those responsible for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs support the College’s educational mission by promoting the values of academic excellence, responsibility, commitment, integrity, diversity and sportsmanship. Intercollegiate athletics is intended to provide students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience, to represent the College, and to participate in athletics with developing skill and understanding. All students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate athletics as determined by their interests and abilities. Participation in the program, however, is secondary to the academic obligation of students.

NCAA Division II Philosophy Statement

In addition to the purposes and fundamental policy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as set forth in Constitution 1, members of Division II believe that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of the educational mission of a College and that the educational welfare of the participating student-athlete is of primary concern. Members support the following principles in the belief that these objectives assist in defining the division and the possible differences between it and other divisions of the Association. This statement shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

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A member of Division II:

• Believes in promoting the academic success of its student-athletes, measured in part by an institution’s student-athletes graduating at least at the same rate as the institution’s student body; • Believes that participation in intercollegiate athletics benefits the educational experience of its student- athletes and the entire campus community; • Believes in offering opportunities for intercollegiate athletics participation consistent with the institution’s mission and philosophy; • Believes championships are intended to provide national-level competition among eligible student- athletes and teams of members institutions; • Believes in preparing student-athletes to be good citizens, leaders and contributors in their communities; • Believes in striving for equitable participation and competitive excellence, encouraging sportsmanship and ethical conduct, enhancing diversity and developing positive societal attitudes in all of its athletics endeavors; • Believes in scheduling the majority of its athletics competition with other members of Division II, insofar as regional qualification, geographical location and traditional or conference scheduling patterns permit; • Recognizes the need to “balance” the role of the athletics program to serve both the campus (participants, student body, faculty-staff) and the general public (community, area, state); • Believes in offering opportunity for participation in intercollegiate athletics by awarding athletically related financial aid to its student-athletes; • Believes that institutional control is a fundamental principle that supports the educational mission of a Division II institution and assumes presidential involvement and commitment. All funds supporting athletics should be controlled by the institution. The emphasis for an athletics department should be to operate within an institutionally approved budget and compliance with and self enforcement of NCAA regulations is an expectation of membership; and • Believes that all members of Division II should commit themselves to this philosophy and to the regulations and programs of Division II.

DIVISION II ATTRIBUTES

LEARNING: Multiple opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills SERVICE: BALANCE: Positive societal Emphasis on attitude through collective contributions to knowledge; community integration of skills

PASSION: RESOURCEFULNESS: Enthusiastic Versatile skill set dedication and drawn from broad desire in effort range of experiences SPORTSMANSHIP: Respect for fairness, courtesy; ethical conduct toward others 5

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Established in 1978 with a commitment to the purposes, fundamental policies and basic principles of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) has grown to embody the vision established by the founders of the organization and has melded athletic and academic excellence for 34 years.

The GLVC, which at one point over the past decade grew to 17 members and was the largest athletic conference in the country in any division, has fully embraced NCAA Division II. Although formed and developed as one of the nation’s premier basketball conferences, the GLVC now sponsors 18 championship sports, including football, and is one of the nation’s top NCAA Division II conferences.

The formation of the GLVC can be traced as far back as 1972 when the athletic directors of three member schools - Kentucky Wesleyan, Bellarmine and Indiana State University at Evansville (now the University of Southern Indiana) - began preliminary discussions about forming a basketball conference. Four years later, the University of Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College expressed interest. On July 7, 1978, those schools - along with Ashland University - united to become the GLVC.

Since its inception, 16 different institutions have joined the league. Those members include: Lewis University (1980), Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne (1984), Northern Kentucky University (1985), Kentucky State University (1989), Quincy University (1994), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1994), University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1994), University of Missouri-St. Louis (1995), Drury University (2005), Missouri S&T (2005), Rockhurst University (2005), University of Illinois-Springfield (2008), Maryville University (2008), William Jewell College (2009) and McKendree University (2010). On June 8, 2012, Truman State University

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Ashland and Kentucky State left the conference after the 1994 season, IPFW left the league following the 2000-01 academic year, and SIU Edwardsville exited the league following the 2007-08 academic year. These departures opened the door for the seven-team expansion over the past decade, allowing the league to grow 17 institutions. Northern Kentucky departed following the 2011-12 season to bring the current membership number to 16 schools.

The conference headquarters are located in downtown Indianapolis, one of the many major Midwest media markets in which the league maintains a presence. The GLVC has schools in Milwaukee/Northern Illinois (UW-Parkside), Chicago (Lewis), Indianapolis (Indianapolis), Louisville (Bellarmine), Evansville (Southern Indiana), Springfield, Ill. (Illinois Springfield), Springfield, Mo. (Drury), Owensboro (Kentucky Wesleyan), Kansas City (Rockhurst, William Jewell) and St. Louis (Maryville, McKendree, Missouri-St. Louis).

The conference sponsors 18 championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, and tennis for men and basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, golf, and volleyball for women.

GLVC institutions have won 12 national championships in basketball, including Bellarmine’s national title in 2011. Kentucky Wesleyan leads all Division II institutions with eight men’s basketball titles, while Southern Indiana won the men’s crown in 1995. Northern Kentucky won the school’s first-ever women’s basketball national championship in 2000 and followed that with a national title in 2008. In addition, Northern Kentucky became the first GLVC member to win a national championship in men’s soccer, while USI staked claim to the GLVC’s first baseball national championship in 2010. SIU Edwardsville was the first GLVC member to win a national championship in softball in 2007.

The league also takes pride in recognizing the many academic and athletic accomplishments achieved by its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. In 2001, the league announced the creation of the GLVC Hall of Fame, with the first class being inducted in 2002. The GLVC annually presents the Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award to the top male and female student-athlete in the league, and the Dr. Charles Bertram Alumni Award of Distinction to alumni who both succeeded while a GLVC student-athlete and excelled in accomplishments after graduation.

Academic Conduct

William Jewell College and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are committed to providing all student- athletes with the best possible environment to succeed academically. In accepting admission to William Jewell College, student-athletes are responsible for not only meeting athletic obligations but also those obligations of serious students interested in earning degrees.

All student-athletes are expected to: • Acknowledge that earning an undergraduate degree is the primary goal of a being a collegiate athlete. • Attend all classes except when traveling to represent the College in intercollegiate competition. • Be responsible to communicate with professors and instructors when missing classes due to athletic team travel. It is recommended that student-athletes meet with professors during the first week of classes to let them know which class sessions will be missed. • Meet satisfactory progress towards a degree as defined by William Jewell College, the GLVC and the NCAA.

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• Maintain academic eligibility for practice and competition as defined by William Jewell College, the GLVC and the NCAA. • Abide by William Jewell College academic policies and procedures as contained in the Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook.

Academic misconduct will be handled in accordance with William Jewell College’s policies and procedures as defined by the Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook.

Team Travel Conduct

Any student-athlete and/or student serving in an official capacity for the Department of Athletics are a representative of William Jewell College. As a representative of the College, students traveling individually or as a team to an intercollegiate athletic contest shall agree to abide by the laws of the State of Missouri, the local state government, College policies, Department of Athletics policies, team rules, NCAA and GLVC rules. Student-athletes and/or students serving in this capacity are responsible for acting in accordance with such laws, policies, and rules for the entire period of travel or competition. Adverse conduct will be handled in accordance with the current policies of the Department of Athletics and William Jewell College.

Ethical Conduct (NCAA Bylaw 10.1)

Unethical conduct by an enrolled student-athlete may include but is not limited to: • Knowing involvement in academic fraud • Knowing involvement in receipt of an extra benefit • Refusal to furnish information in NCAA investigation • Presenting false information to William Jewell College or the NCAA • Student-athletes who are found to be in violation of this bylaw will be immediately declared ineligible and their athletic financial aid will be revoked. Student-athletes may be required to reimburse William Jewell College for the amount of the financial aid received.

Sportsmanlike Conduct (NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1) All participating student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and generally recognized high standards associated with competitive sports. Adverse conduct will be handled in accordance with the current policies of the Athletic Department, William Jewell College, GLVC, and the State of Missouri.

Enforcement Procedures for Criminal Misconduct It is the responsibility of the student-athlete upon being charged with a criminal offense to immediately notify his or her head coach and the Director of Athletics. Failure to notify the head coach will result in appropriate administrative action that shall be determined by the Director of Athletics. A student-athlete shall retain his or her grant-in aid that has been awarded for the academic year pending final decision.

A student-athlete charged with a felony crime of violence or serious drug offense:

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• will be referred to the College Judicial process • will be suspended immediately from playing and practice privileges. • shall be dismissed permanently from his or her team if he or she is convicted, pleads guilty or pleads nolo contendere. • shall meet with the Director of Athletics to determine playing and practice status if he or she receives probation before a judgment.

A student-athlete charged with anything other than a felony defined as a crime of violence or a serious drug crime: • will be referred to the College Judicial process • shall meet with the Director of Athletics to determine predisposition playing and practice status. • shall meet with the Director of Athletics to determine playing and practice status after the final disposition of all charges have been made.

If the student-athlete disagrees with the course of action and/or sanctions determined by the College Judicial process or the Director of Athletics, he or she may appeal to the President in writing within ten calendar days of receiving the summary of the findings. Appeals must address where the error was made and must provide relevant supporting documentation. More information regarding the College Judicial process policy may be found in the Student Handbook.

Anti-Harrassment and Grievance Policy

William Jewell is committed to maintaining an environment for all faculty, staff, students, and third-parties that is free of harassment, illegal discrimination, and unprofessional conduct. In keeping with that policy, William Jewell prohibits any form of harassment by or against any faculty, staff member, student, applicant for employment, customer, third-party supplier or any other person whether such harassment is lawful or unlawful (collectively the “William Jewell Community”). It is never justifiable to harass a member of the William Jewell Community because of their age, disability, gender, genetic information, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law (collectively “protected statuses”). William Jewell does not tolerate harassment of any kind.

William Jewell College Anti-Harassment and Grievance Policy within Student Handbook: http://www.jewell.edu/gen/william_and_jewell_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/Student_Handbook_20 1415_9102014.pdf

Bullying/Hazing Policy

The College has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding hazing/bullying. William Jewell College defines hazing/bullying as any action taken or situation created, either intentionally or unintentionally, on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or possible physical harm or injury as a requirement for belonging to a group. This would include pranks such as stealing, scavenger hunts, ‘kidnapping’, vandalizing property or harassing others. Regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate in such an activity, it will be defined as hazing/bullying.

Failure to report acts of hazing to college officials is a violation of the College’s hazing policy. Those failing to report knowledge of or information about incidents of hazing may be subject to disciplinary action. Those found 9 responsible for and/or with information or knowledge of acts of hazing will be subject to review by established judicial processes of William Jewell College.

In accordance with existing institutional policy, individual members and/or the organization may be referred to the College Judicial process and may be found in violation of College behavioral standards and policies. Any instances of hazing/bullying should be immediately reported to the Dean of Students.

ADAAA Accommodation Notice

William Jewell College pursues a non-discrimination policy with regards to all education programs and employment. William Jewell is committed to the full inclusion of students, faculty, and staff in the life of the Jewell Community in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and the Fair Housing Act.

Under Section 504 and the ADAAA, a person has a disability if he/she:

· Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities. These activities can include but are not limited to walking, standing, seeing, eating, speaking, hearing, sitting, breathing, reading, learning, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself. · Has a record or history of such impairment; or · Is regarded as having such impairment.

Students, Faculty, and Staff To prevent discrimination on the basis of disability, reasonable and appropriate accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services are determined on a case-by-case basis for otherwise qualified individuals who have a demonstrated need for these services and can provide appropriate documentation. Information concerning eligibility for accommodations, required documentation, and the application process for students, faculty, and staff is set forth in William Jewell’s Policies and Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities at www.jewell.edu/disabilityservices.

Visitors Visitors who require assistance with physical access to the Jewell Campus for an upcoming event should contact Guest Services at (816) 415-5929 or e-mail [email protected] as soon as possible. Any individual requiring an interpreter for an upcoming event should contact the Disability Services office at 816- 415-7556 or email [email protected].

Any additional requests or questions regarding programs, services, and activities accessible to and useable by persons with disabilities, should be directed to the 504 and Compliance Coordinator:

Mrs. Missy Henry 504 and Compliance Coordinator, Office of Disability Services William Jewell College Phone (816) 415-7556 - Fax (816) 415-5093 [email protected]

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The Principle of Gender Equity (NCAA Bylaw 2.3.1)

It is the responsibility of each member institution to comply with the federal and state laws regarding gender equity. If you are aware of any inconsistencies with Title IX and how it applies to your team or have questions regarding gender equity, notify the Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance, Senior Woman Administrator, and Vice President for Religious Studies and Title IX Officer.

This handbook is meant only as a guide and reference. For specific NCAA rules and regulations, refer to the NCAA Division II Manual. For more information, contact your coach, the Director of Compliance, visit the NCAA web site at www.ncaa.org, or visit www.Jewellcardinals.com and click on “Compliance.”

Academic Standards

As a William Jewell student-athlete, you are required to abide by the standards set forth by the College, the GLVC and the NCAA. Questions regarding academic standing and eligibility should be directed to the head coach or Director of Compliance.

Maintaining Your Eligibility

1. You must be enrolled full-time, which is a minimum of 12 credits, at all times during the semester. 2. You must successfully complete at least 24 credits towards your designated degree program during the fall, spring, and summer to be eligible next year. A minimum of 18 credits must be earned during the regular academic year. Minimum of 20 from William Jewell. 3. You must pass at least 6 hours each semester to remain eligible. 4. You must designate a degree by the beginning of your fifth full-time semester (third year of enrollment). 5. You are allowed 4 seasons of eligibility in 10 full-time semesters.

William Jewell College Academic Policy – Academic Good Standing

Students who fail to maintain the required GPA are placed on academic probation, which is noted on the permanent academic record. Academic probation is a period of one regular semester during which a student must satisfactorily complete all courses registered for and raise his or her GPA to the required minimum. Students on academic probation are ineligible for NCAA competition but may practice.

A full-time student must meet the following standards for academic performance and progress to qualify as a student in good standing: • The student’s cumulative institutional grade point average must meet or exceed the following thresholds: 1.75 at the end of the first and second semesters; 1.90 at the end of the third semester; 2.0 at the end of the fourth or later semesters. • The student must have earned at least six credit hours during the previous semester at Jewell. • The student must have earned at least twenty credit hours at Jewell per academic year. • The student must exhibit integrity and personal honesty in the classroom and in other campus affairs.

Drop/Add Classes

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All drop/add cards have a space to notify the Registrar’s office and Advisors that you are an athlete. The card now has a space for the Director of Compliance’s signature and the Financial Aid officer’s signature.

Hour Completion Requirement for Financial Aid Eligibility • Students are encouraged to plan their course load in order to complete approximately one-fourth of the graduation requirements each academic year. A student enrolled as full-time (12 credit hours or more per semester) must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours or 75% of attempted coursework per year; three-quarter time students (9-11 credit hours) must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours or 75% of attempted coursework per year; half-time students (6-8 credit hours) must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours or 75% of attempted coursework per year. • Federal regulation requires that the maximum timeframe to complete an educational objective (pace of progression) cannot take longer than 150 percent of the published length of the educational program for a full- time student. A program consisting of 124 credit hours, therefore, must be completed within 186 credit hours for financial aid eligibility. The pace of progression is measured at each evaluation to ensure that the student completes degree requirements within the maximum timeframe. The pace is calculated by dividing cumulative hours successfully completed by cumulative hours attempted. • The following table indicates the minimum number of credit hours required at the end of each academic year for financial aid eligibility for full-time students (excluding transfer credits at time of entry to the College unless the student is classified as a transfer student): • After first academic year (two semesters) – 24 minimum hours or 75% of attempted coursework • After second academic year (four semesters) – 48 minimum hours or 75% of attempted coursework • After third academic year (six semesters) – 72 minimum hours or 75% of attempted coursework • After fourth academic year (eight semesters) – 96 minimum hours or 75% of attempted coursework. Three-quarter and half-time student credit hour requirements are adjusted proportionately.

Grade Point Average Requirement for Financial Aid Eligibility All students must maintain a minimum institutional cumulative GPA for financial aid eligibility as follows: • After first academic year (two semesters) - 1.5 • After second academic year (four semesters) and beyond - 2.0 Federal law specifies that by the end of the second academic year (regardless of how many credits the student has accrued), the student must have an academic standing consistent with the requirement for graduation (i.e., minimum institutional GPA of 2.0).

NCAA Policy Student-athletes: • (NCAA Bylaw 14.01.2) must be registered as a full-time student (12 hours undergrad/9 hours graduate) and be in good standing with the institution; • (NCAA Bylaw 14.2) must complete his or her seasons of participation during the first 10 semesters in which the student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies; • (NCAA Bylaw 14.1.8) may practice or compete while enrolled in a full-time graduate program (nine semester hours) as defined by the institution for all graduate students in the program; • (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.1) must maintain satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree. • (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.2) must fulfill minimum GPA requirements: – 24 credit hours completed: cumulative 1.8 GPA – 48 cr. hours completed: 1.9 cumulative GPA,

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• You MUST declare a major by the beginning of your fifth semester. – 72+ cr. hours completed: 2.0 cumulative GPA • (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1 “a”) Satisfactory completion of six-semester or six-quarter hours of academic credit the preceding regular academic term in which the student-athlete has been enrolled full time at any collegiate institution. Failure to meet these requirements will render the student-athlete ineligible for competition.

Student-Athlete Statement (NCAA Bylaw 14.1.3) Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the Management Council in which the student-athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests, and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate or professional athletic competition under the Association’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility in ALL intercollegiate competition.

Amateurism (NCAA Bylaw 12.1.2) You are not eligible for competition if you have ever: • Taken pay or the promise of pay for competing or using your athletics skill for pay in that sport • Agreed to compete in professional athletics in that sport • Competed on any professional athletics team. (A professional athletics team is defined as an organized team that provides any of its players more than actual and necessary expenses or declares itself as a professional team.) • Been paid for work you did not perform, paid at a rate higher than the going rate, or were paid for the value an employer placed on your reputation or fame • Permitted the use of your name or accepted payment for promotion of a commercial product or service • You may use your name, picture, or appearance to support a charitable, educational or nonprofit organization if you have permission from the Director of Athletics and it does not include any advertisement or promotion by a commercial agency. You will be required to sign a form for any activity, including fundraising that may use you or your likeness.

Outside Competition (NCAA Bylaw 14.7) A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition for the remainder of the season in his or her sport if he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport. Any student wishing to compete as a team or as an individual outside of William Jewell College intercollegiate athletics must complete an outside competition form and receive approval prior to the competition.

Agents (NCAA Bylaw 12.3) An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport, if he or she ever has agreed to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport.

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Extra Benefits (NCAA Bylaw 16.01.1) An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a William Jewell College employee or a representative of the College’s athletics interests to provide student-athletes, their relatives, or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt or acceptance of such a benefit by a student-athlete or their relatives or friends are not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the College’s students or their relatives or friends or to a particular student body. Receipt of extra benefits will render you ineligible until repayment of benefit amount.

Examples of non-permissible extra benefits: • Use of an automobile • Free or reduced-cost services • Use of telephone or credit card without charge • A loan of money • Waiving required pre-enrollment fees or housing deposits • Use of athletics department telephones, fax machine, copier

Employment at Camps or Clinic (NCAA Bylaw 13.12.2) A student-athlete who is employed in any sports camp or clinic must meet the following requirements: • The student-athlete must perform duties that are of a general supervisory character and any coaching or officiating assignments shall represent not more than one-half of the student-athlete’s work time. • Compensation provided to the student-athlete shall be commensurate with the going rate for camp or clinic counselors of similar teaching ability and camp or clinic experience. • A student-athlete who only lectures or demonstrates at a camp/clinic may not receive compensation for his or her appearance at the camp/clinic.

Violations of this bylaw may affect a student-athlete’s eligibility.

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Gambling and Bribery (NCAA Bylaw 10.3) The NCAA prohibits student-athletes and Athletic Department staff members from knowingly: • Providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition • Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team • Accepting a bet on any gambling activity involving intercollegiate athletics and professional athletics through a bookmaker, parlay card, or any other method employed by organized gambling • Participating in a gambling pool with regard to athletic competition (ex. NCAA Basketball pool, NFL Super Bowl pool)

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Student-athletes must be aware that participation in gambling or bribery activities can result in disciplinary actions by William Jewell College and the NCAA. Potential sanctions include suspension from athletics participation for one year and permanent ineligibility.

Awards (NCAA Bylaw 16.02) The NCAA limits the amount and type of scholarship awards student-athletes may receive during their enrollment at William Jewell College. Restrictions are placed on the type of award and also on the cost of the award. It is best to check with the Director of Compliance for answers to a specific question.

Playing and Practice Seasons (NCAA Bylaw 17.01.1) The NCAA has set limits on organized practice activities, length of playing seasons and the number of regular season contests or dates of competition in all sports to minimize interference with the academic programs of its student-athletes. If you have questions regarding your individual sport, or have concerns that your sport is in violation, please contact your coach or Director of Compliance. The following are limitations imposed on all sports: • (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.1) A student-athlete’s participation will be limited to four hours per day and 20 hours per week during the declared playing season. • (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.2) A student-athlete is limited to a maximum of eight hours per week outside the declared playing season. • (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.4) During the playing season, all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during one calendar day per week, except during participation in one conference tournament and postseason championship. • (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.6.1) No class time shall be missed for practice activities except when a team is traveling. • (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.6.2) No class time shall be missed for competitions conducted during the nonchampionship segment of a season.

Recruiting (NCAA Bylaw 13.1.2.4) Enrolled student-athletes play a large role in the recruitment of high school prospective student-athletes to William Jewell College. It is imperative that the NCAA legislation regarding recruiting is understood by enrolled student-athletes. The following is a list of some of the guidelines pertaining to enrolled student- athletes. Head coaches or the Director of Compliance should be consulted if there are questions or the need for more information. • An institution may not provide transportation or expenses to a student-athlete to recruit a prospect at any off-campus site. • An enrolled student-athlete may make off-campus recruiting contacts with prospects if they are incidental and do not occur at the direction of the coaching staff. • Enrolled student-athletes may not make or participate in telephone calls to prospects at the direction of the coaching staff or make calls financed by the institution. • Entertainment on an official visit may only take place in a 30-mile radius of William Jewell College. • A student-athlete host may be provided up to $30 for each day of an official visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospect. These funds may not be used to purchase souvenirs.

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• The student host may receive a complimentary meal provided the host is accompanying the prospect. Only one student host per recruited student-athlete is allowed to receive a complimentary meal.

Drug Policy William Jewell College has an institutional drug-testing program consisting of education, testing, rehabilitation, and counseling intended to protect the health and welfare of all William Jewell College intercollegiate athletes. Amendments to these procedures may be issued with or without notice as deemed appropriate by College personnel. Nothing in these procedures shall be construed to create a contract between student-athletes and William Jewell College. However, signed consent and notification forms shall be considered affirmation of the student-athletes agreement to the terms and conditions contained therein and to this policy and these procedures, and shall be legal contractual obligations of the student-athletes.

This policy is separate and distinct from the NCAA drug testing policy.

Purpose The central purpose of the program is to protect student-athletes from the detrimental effects of drug use/abuse. The drug testing program should discourage the use of drugs and illegal substances and appropriate intervention will take place should drugs or illegal substances be detected during a random drug test. Other specific goals of the comprehensive testing and education program are as follows: A. Education – to provide educational guidance to athletes to ensure awareness of the physical, mental, and legal consequences of illegal drug use. Athletes will participate in a drug education program annually. B. Prevention – to discourage athletes from drug experimentation and possible drug abuse and dependency by imposing significant sanctions on offenders. C. Detection of abuse – to detect student athletes who may be involved in substance use or abuse through random testing methods. D. Treatment and Rehabilitation – to assist those athletes for whom a possible drug problem exists in obtaining rehabilitation through drug counseling programs available through referral for counseling services. E. Promote health and safety of student participation – to provide reasonable safeguards assuring that every athlete is able to participate in intercollegiate activities unimpaired by illegal or banned drugs.

Drug Education Athletes who are educated about substance use in sport are more likely to make informed and intelligent decisions about usage. William Jewell College will conduct a drug education program for student-athletes at least once a year. This educational program will be designed to review athletic department and institutional policies related to the use of tobacco and other drugs. Appropriate educational materials will be made available to participants. Additionally, a resource pool of educational materials will be made available for use by coaches and student-athletes at any time throughout the year. All student-athletes and athletics staff members are required to attend the educational programs.

In addition to educating student-athletes and athletics staff about the various policies, a review of William Jewell College’s institutional drug-testing program will be conducted. Dietary supplements and their inherent risks for student- athletes will be discussed.

Consent to Participate As a condition of participation in intercollegiate athletics at William Jewell College, each student-athlete will be required to sign a William Jewell College consent form agreeing to undergo drug testing and authorizing release of test results in accordance with this policy. A student-athlete will not be permitted to participate in team activities until completed. Failure or refusal to sign this consent or comply with the requirements of this policy may result in the student-athlete’s athletic scholarship being revoked and the termination of eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics at William Jewell College. Student-athletes will be given the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the information contained in the policy, the testing program, or other related issues prior to signing the William Jewell College drug-testing consent form.

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Eligibility All William Jewell College student-athletes, including cheerleading and dance team members, listed on the institutional squad list and who have signed the institutional consent form shall be subject to drug testing under the terms of this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, student-athletes who are “red-shirting,” academically ineligible, or injured. All student-athletes shall be subject to the terms of this policy throughout the calendar year.

Prohibited Drugs/Substances The drug screening process may include analysis of, but not limited to, the NCAA list of banned-drug classes. The NCAA banned-drug classes are as follows: stimulants, anabolic agents, diuretics, street drugs, peptide hormones, and their related compounds. For ongoing updated listing of the NCAA banned-drug classes, student-athletes and staff personnel are urged to review the NCAA’s website at www.ncaa.org or contact the head athletic trainer.

William Jewell College explicitly reserves the right to test for substances not listed on the NCAA banned-substances list and to test at varied detection levels.

William Jewell College Department of Athletics requires that ALL student-athletes keep the athletic training staff aware of ANY AND ALL prescribed drugs and dietary supplements that he or she may be taking. Ignorance of the legality of a substance is no excuse for a positive test.

Dietary Supplements William Jewell College Department of Athletics personnel will not distribute or encourage the use of any dietary supplements or ergogenic aids. Many dietary supplements or ergogenic aids contain NCAA banned substances. In addition, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the supplement industry; therefore purity and safety of nutritional/dietary supplements cannot be guaranteed. Often the labeling of dietary supplements is not accurate and is misleading. Terms such as “healthy” or “all natural” do not mean that dietary supplements do not contain a banned substance or are completely safe to take. Using dietary supplements may result in a positive drug test. Student-athletes who are currently taking dietary supplements or intend to take any are required to review the product with the Head Athletic Trainer. The use of all supplements for any reason is at the student-athletes own risk. Student-athletes are solely responsible for any substance they ingest. All student-athletes are encouraged to use the Drug Free Sport Resource Exchange Center (REC) to obtain current and accurate information on dietary supplements or ergogenic aids. All inquiries are confidential. The REC may be accessed at www.drugfreesport.com/REC. To access information, select NCAA Division II as the organization and password “ncaa2.”

Types of Drug Testing 1. Team A random number of student-athletes from each intercollegiate athletic team will be randomly selected to participate in the institutional drug testing program. Random testing will occur a minimum of once during each semester. Additional testing may occur if deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics.

2. Reasonable Suspicion Any student participating in an intercollegiate athletic program, including cheerleading and dance, is subject to drug testing upon request if there is reasonable cause to believe that the student may be using a banned substance. Circumstances which constitute reasonable cause, include but are not limited to, the following: current or past involvement with the criminal justice system for drug related activities, notification from the from the Department of Student Affairs of any report that includes the presence of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia, prior treatment for drug problems, admission of a current drug problem, prior positive test for any banned substances, physiological signs of possible impairment from drugs, or a pattern of abnormal behavior.

3. Re-entry testing Any student-athlete testing positive for an illegal substance will be subject to testing prior to release from administrative sanctions. An increase in drug metabolite from the most recent test indicates usage and therefore a subsequent offense. A decrease in drug metabolite from the most recent test will not be considered a positive test and the student-athlete will be released from administrative sanctions if all other requirements are met.

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4. Follow-up testing Any athlete testing positive for an illegal substance will be subject to repeated random testing for one year from the time of the positive test or until 2 consecutive negative tests are obtained. The student-athlete will then be returned to the general pool of student-athletes for random selection.

Notification Process Usually, but not always, student-athletes will be notified of an impending drug test no earlier than the evening before a morning test session. However, under this policy, no notice testing is permissible. The Head Athletic Trainer will notify the student-athlete, in person or by direct telephone communication of the date and time to report to the Mabee Center for sample collection. Voice messages and emails are not acceptable forms of notification. The student-athlete will read and sign the Student-Athlete Notification form acknowledging that he/she has been notified of the drug test and verifying the date and time of the test. The student-athlete also acknowledges that failure or refusal to appear, or tampering with the urine sample will constitute a positive test result and will be subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, tardiness will not be tolerated and failure to appear within one hour of designated arrival time will be considered a missed test.

Test Site Drug testing will commonly be conducted in the locker rooms of the Mabee Center. Student-athletes will report to the Athletic Training room to sign in to the collection station. The student-athlete will be provided a time to report to the facility. A government-issued photo ID should be brought with the student-athlete to the drug testing site. The student- athlete will confirm and disclose any and all medications (prescription and over the counter) and dietary supplements that he/she is taking. The student-athlete is identified and begins the actual testing process.

Student-Athlete Confidentiality Maintaining confidentiality and protection of the rights of the student-athlete is critical factor in drug-testing. Every effort must be made to protect the confidentiality of student-athletes under this policy, including those who test positive, undergo reasonable suspicion testing, or enter treatment programs. Under no circumstances will any William Jewell College personnel or anyone else associated with the drug testing program be permitted to discuss publicly any information acquired in their capacity, whether it involves individual student-athletes or teams. All infractions will be referred to as “violation of team policy” in communication with any persons not directly affected by the infraction.

Medical Exception Process William Jewell College recognizes that some banned substances are used for legitimate medical purposes. William Jewell College will allow exceptions to be made for those student-athletes with a documented medical history demonstrating a need for regular use of such a substance. The student –athlete is required to inform the Head Athletic Trainer of all medications he/she is taking prior to being tested. Additionally, documentation from the student-athlete’s prescribing physician will be kept in the student-athlete’s medical file.

In the event a student-athlete tests positive, the Director of Athletics in consultation with the head athletic trainer, and team physician will review the student-athlete’s medical record to determine whether a medical exception should be granted.

Drug Testing Procedure The drug testing collection process will be handled by the Athletic Training staff in conjunction with Drug Free Sport team members. Collection will be completed by direct observation and the sample will be tested for dilution (specific gravity) and pH. Student-athletes will stay in the drug testing area until valid sample is obtained.

Results Notification The Head Athletic Trainer will receive results (positive or negative) directly from the testing laboratory. All results will be handled using strict confidentiality. The Director of Athletics and the head coach of each respective sport will be notified in the case of a positive test.

Sanctions for Positive Test Results Positive drug test results are cumulative for the student-athlete’s athletic career at William Jewell College. Not meeting any or all of the sanction requirements will be considered another violation of this policy and the subsequent sanction

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First Violation • The Athletic Director will schedule a confidential meeting with the student-athlete, the head coach and head athletic trainer to inform them of the positive test result. • The student-athlete will notify his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the situation by a telephone call. Text messaging will not be considered a viable form of communication in this situation. A written letter will also be sent by the athletic department to inform the parent(s)/legal guardian(s). • The student-athlete will be immediately suspended from participation in any intercollegiate competition at William Jewell College. The suspension will be for a period of 10% of his or her regular season scheduled contests. • The suspension will begin with the next scheduled contest and will be in effect for both regular season and post-season competition (e.g. exhibition contests, scrimmages, and/or non-traditional contests cannot be used to serve suspension) • The suspension will roll over to the next season of competition if necessary. If the positive drug test result occurs during the off-season, the suspension will be served during the next season of competition. • The student-athlete will be required to attend all team meetings, practices, and contests unless excused by the head coach. • The student-athlete will be required to attend a counseling session with the college’s counselor for the purposes of evaluation, education, and if necessary, treatment, counseling or referral. • Re-entry testing will be required before student-athlete can be released for return to participation. An increase in drug metabolite from the most recent test indicates usage and therefore a subsequent offense. A decrease in drug metabolite from the most recent test will not be considered a positive test and the student-athlete will be released from administrative sanctions if all other requirements are met.

Second Violation • The Athletic Director will schedule a confidential meeting with the student-athlete, the head coach and head athletic trainer to inform them of the positive test result. • The student-athlete will notify his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the situation by a telephone call. Text messaging will not be considered a viable form of communication in this situation. A written letter will also be sent by the athletic department to inform the parent(s)/legal guardian(s). • The student-athlete will have his/her athletic scholarship revoked and will no longer be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics at William Jewell College.

Referrals to the Counseling Department When counseling services for the purpose of assessment and/or treatment are required, the referring party will make known to the counseling provider a time frame when the assessment or treatment will be needed by the Athletic Department. This will allow the Counseling Department to schedule interviews in a timely manner. The student-athlete will be required to sign a release of information to allow communication between the counselor and the athletic department. Failure by the student athlete to meaningfully participate in the evaluation/counseling process as defined by the counselor will be considered as a second offense.

Appeals Process Student-athletes who test positive for a banned substance may contest the finding within 48 hours following receipt of notice. The Director of Athletics or his/her designee will request the laboratory to perform confirmation testing on the 19 student-athlete’s specimen B, if applicable. Specimen B findings will be final. If specimen B results are negative, the drug test will be considered negative. If specimen B findings are positive, the student-athlete will be responsible for any costs incurred with analysis. Any student-athlete requesting an appeal of the positive test is entitled to a hearing by the appeals committee which will consist of members of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee as well as the head athletic trainer and team physician. Requests for such a hearing must be made with-in 48 hours of notification of the positive B sample test. If 48 hours would end on a weekend, the request must be made by noon on the next business day. Requests must be in writing and received by the Director of Athletics.

The student-athlete may have an advocate or other representatives present; however, the student-athlete must present his or her own case. The hearing should take place no more than 48 hours after the written request is received. Either the student-athlete or the other parties involved may request an extension of time to the Director of Athletics, who will consider whether to grant the extension upon a showing of good cause. These proceedings shall include an opportunity for the student-athlete to present evidence, to question adverse testimony, as well as to review the results of the drug test. The proceedings shall be confidential. The decision by the appeals committee regarding the sanction to be imposed shall be final. The Director of Athletics shall inform the student-athlete of the committee’s decision in writing.

Self-Referral Program • Any student-athlete may refer himself/herself for evaluation or counseling by contacting their head coach, a member of the athletic training staff, or an athletics department administrator. • A student-athlete may not initiate self-referral after he/she has been informed of their participation in an impending drug test. • A student-athlete cannot enter the self-referral program at any time after a positive test. This includes the entire time of athletic eligibility for that student-athlete. • There will be no team or administrative sanctions imposed upon the student-athlete for seeking professional help through self-referral. • A treatment plan arranged through William Jewell College Counseling services will be put into place upon self- referral. In addition, random drug testing will occur frequently while in the self-referral program. • A student-athlete testing positive on the initial testing after entering this program will not be subject to applicable sanctions. However, a positive test in subsequent retest or failure to adhere to treatment program will result in the appropriate administrative sanctions consistent with a 2nd positive test.

• Self-referral does not exempt an athlete from NCAA sanctions in the event of NCAA year round and championship testing.

For a complete copy of the institutional drug testing policy and NCAA Drug Testing policy, please refer to the Athletic Training links found on www.jewellcardinals.com

Drug Use (Bylaw 31.2.3.1) William Jewell College and the NCAA conduct year-round random drug testing of student-athletes. Drug testing is also conducted at ALL NCAA championship events. Every student-athlete must annually sign a form in which he or she consents to be tested for the use of drugs prohibited by NCAA legislation. A student-athlete who tests positive will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition. In addition, the student-athlete will be required to meet with the Director of Athletics to determine additional penalties which may include, permanent dismissal, loss of athletics aid, and/or suspension from competition. The following list represents the drugs that the NCAA tests for: Stimulants: Ø amiphenazole methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ø amphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) Ø bemigride methylphenidate benzphetamine Ø nikethamide bromantan pemoline 20

Ø caffeine1 (guarana) pentetrazol chlorphentermine Ø phendimetrazine cocaine phenmetrazine Ø cropropamide phentermine crothetamide Ø diethylpropion phenylpropanolamine (ppa) picrotoxine Ø dimethylamphetamine doxapram pipradol Ø ephedrine prolintane strychnine Ø (ephedra, ma huang) ethamivan synephrine Ø ethylamphetamine meclofenoxate and related compounds Ø (citrus aurantium, zhi shi, methamphetamine Ø bitter fencamfamine orange) Anabolic Agents: Ø anabolic steroids androstenediol Ø methyltestosterone androstenedione nandrolone Ø boldenone norandrostenediol clostebol Ø norandrostenedione dehydrochlormethyl- norethandrolone Ø testosterone oxandrolone Ø dehydroepiandro- oxymesterone (DHEA) sterone Ø oxymetholone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stanozolol Ø dromostanolone testosterone2 trenbolone Ø tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) epitrenbolone gestrinone Ø fluoxymesterone and related compounds mesterolone Ø methandienone other anabolic agents Ø methenolone clenbuterol Diuretics: Ø acetazolamide hydrochlorothiazide hydroflumethiazide Ø bendroflumethiazide benzhiazide methyclothiazide Ø bumetanide metolazone chlorothiazide Ø polythiazide chlorthalidone quinethazone Ø ethacrynic acid spironolactone flumethiazide Ø triamterene furosemide Ø trichlormethiazide and related compounds Street Drugs: Ø heroin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)3 Ø marijuana3 Peptide Hormones and Analogues: Ø corticotrophin (ACTH) human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) Ø luteinizing hormone (LH) growth hormone(HGH, somatotrophin) Ø insulin like growth hormone (IGF-1) Ø All the respective releasing factors of the above-mentioned substances also are Ø banned: Ø erythropoietin (EPO) sermorelin darbepoetin

A definition of positive depends on the following: v for caffeine—if the concentration in urine exceeds 15 micrograms/ml. v for testosterone—if the administration of testosterone or use of any other manipulation has the result of increasing the ratio of the total concentration of testosterone to that of epitestosterone in the urine to greater than 6:1, unless there is evidence that this ratio is due to a physiological or pathological condition. v for marijuana and THC—if the concentration in the urine of THC metabolite exceeds 15 nanograms/ml.

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Alcohol Policy § Student-athletes and student workers in the Athletic Department should be aware that Missouri law prohibits drinking by those under the age of 21. Thus, underage drinking by student-athletes, student workers, and recruits is prohibited. § Student-athletes and student workers in the Athletic Department shall not provide alcohol to an underage recruit or student. § College funds may not be used to purchase alcohol for consumption by student-athletes, student workers, or recruits at any time, irrespective of the age of the individuals involved or the legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the alcohol is purchased. § Student-athletes and student workers may not consume alcohol during any “official team activity,” including any intercollegiate athletic event, training/Spring Break/road trips, receptions, dinners, and special events representing the College on or off campus, except as approved by the Director of Athletics. § Alcohol is not permitted, without exception, while in transit to practice or competition, regardless of whether personal vehicles, buses, vans, airplanes, or other means of transportation are used. This includes all training trips or NCAA competition. § Student-athletes are expected to adhere to all team rules, residence hall rules, and alcohol policies as written in the William Jewell College Student Handbook.

Violation of any of these policies may affect your eligibility, and will be subject to disciplinary action by the coach, Athletics Department, and the Office of Student Affairs.

Financial Aid Policy & Athletically Related Financial Aid The Office of Financial Aid in coordination with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has developed terms and conditions for the receipt of athletically related financial aid in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. If a student-athlete is receiving other forms of financial aid, he or she should consult with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services or the Director of Compliance to understand the policies and procedures regarding the award. The following are the terms and conditions of athletically related financial aid: 1. The prospective student-athlete must apply for admission and be accepted by William Jewell College. 2. The prospective student-athlete must be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. 3. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be submitted and a copy of the results on file with our Office of Financial Aid Services. 4. NCAA rules require William Jewell College to notify student-athletes each year in writing by July 1 regarding the status of his or her athletic scholarship. 5. Due to the award being based in part on athletic ability, such aid shall not automatically be awarded in excess of one academic year (NCAA Bylaw 15.3.3.1). 6. The athletic scholarship may be renewed as long as a student-athlete remains eligible in accordance with NCAA, GLVC, and William Jewell College policies. 7. The amount of the athletic aid may be adjusted each year in compliance with institutional and NCAA regulations. 8. The amount of this award reflects only the portion of financial aid being recommended to the Office of Financial Aid Services by the Athletics Department. 9. Transfer student-athletes must be registered and certified with the NCAA Eligibility Center and fulfill all NCAA and institutional transfer academic eligibility requirements. 10. In the event of an illness or injury that prohibits you from further competition, a determination will be made by the Financial Aid Committee on the continuation of your athletic scholarship.

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11. Athletic scholarships are usually limited for a maximum of four academic years or eight semesters. On a case by case basis, student-athletes may be granted an extra semester(s) of athletic aid upon recommendation by the Director of Athletics and approval of the Financial Aid Committee. 12. The total amount of an athletic scholarship and any additional institutional financial aid shall not exceed the value of block tuition (12 to 18 hours per semester), standard double room and board. 13. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to notify the Office of Financial Aid if they receive a financial aid award (including loans, scholarships and employment) that is not listed on the William Jewell College Financial Aid Award Letter. 14. The amount of the athletic scholarship will not be increased, reduced or cancelled during the period of the award on the basis of your athletic ability, performance or contribution to your team’s success. 15. The amount of the athletic scholarship may be immediately reduced or cancelled during the term of the award if a student-athlete: a) Fraudulently misrepresent himself/herself by giving false information on an admission application, letter of intent or financial aid agreement (this may include, but is not limited to, team, department and/or College policy). b) Become ineligible for intercollegiate competition (i.e., carry less than 12 semester hours; violate NCAA Bylaw 10.1, etc.) c) Engage in serious misconduct; or voluntarily withdraw from your sport for personal reasons d) An athletic scholarship MUST be reduced or cancelled if the student-athlete: Signs a professional sports contract for his/her sport. e) Accepts money for playing in an athletic contest that exceeds the cost of a full athletic scholarship f) Agrees to be represented by an agent and/or accept money that causes the student-athlete to exceed the cost of a full athletic scholarship; or receive other aid that causes the student-athlete to exceed your individual limit.

Financial Aid Appeal Process Students, who have been recipients of an athletic scholarship and for whom the Athletics Department has chosen to reduce or not to renew, must be notified in writing by the Office of Financial Aid Services by July 1 each year. If the student feels the decision to reduce or not renew is unjustified he/she can appeal the decision to the William Jewell College Financial Aid Committee. The appeal must be in writing and received in the Office of Financial Aid Services within 15 days of notification of the loss or reduction of the scholarship. The appeal process is outlined below:

Step 1. The student writes a letter to the Director of Financial Aid Services requesting an appeal of their scholarship. Step 2. The Director of Financial Aid sets up an appeal hearing with the Financial Aid Committee and notifies the student and respective coach. The Financial Aid Committee members are: Provost Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Dean of Admission Director of Financial Aid (Chair) VP for Finance & Operations & Treasurer Director of Athletics

Step 3. The student and coach both present their cases to the Financial Aid Committee regarding the reduction or removal of the athletic scholarship. The student/coach may bring additional documentation, witnesses, etc., to support his/her case.

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Step 4. Once all information is reviewed the committee will make a final decision and inform both the student and the coach of the decision. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed. The student will be informed in writing as to the final decision. Questions? If you have questions regarding your financial aid award, renewal or nonrenewal, contact your coach, the Office of Financial Aid, or the Director of Compliance. Financial Aid office: Curry Library. Contacts: Sue Karnes and Daniel Holt

NCAA Policy and Procedure – Textbook Purchases for Athletes Textbook Aid Awards • The Financial Aid Director (FAD) will award books to recommended/approved athletes. The FA Code to be used is GABKS with an “E” decision designating an estimated $400/semester placeholder. • The FAD will provide FCAR roster of athletes who will receive textbooks to the Associate Athletic Director (AAD). This list will be validated by the AAD for accuracy. When confirmed, AAD will forward the list to the Bookstore Manager and Business Office Student Accounts Clerk prior to the first day that book charges will be permitted for a semester. • Athletes will purchase required textbooks through the WJC Bookstore only. • The Bookstore Manager will provide a billing of purchased textbooks to the Student Accounts Clerk for actual textbook charges to be applied to student athlete’s accounts. An e-mail copy of charges will be forwarded to the FAD. • The FAD will apply financial aid credit to student athletes’ accounts. Actual textbooks purchased will replace the $400 placeholder for the semester and the “E” decision will be changed to “A” to allow for the transmission of funds to student accounts. Note: FAD will ensure that students’ financial aid awards are packaged within compliance of Federal policies governing financial assistance programs. • FAD will send e-mail notification to the Student Accounts Clerk with instruction to run the financial aid transmittal process when financial aid credits have been applied. • The Student Accounts Clerk will send any additional textbook charges to the FAD as they are received and the FAD will adjust GABKS and other aid awards as necessary. Note: The FAD will ensure that students’ financial aid awards are within Federal awarding guidelines. • Student athletes must return all textbooks to the AAD The AAD will return textbooks to the WJC Bookstore Manager for applicable credit. These credits will be deposited to Financial Aid Grants, Account Number 1-8630-594. • Subsequent semesters of textbooks will be processed according to this same procedure.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee A representative from each sport is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This group is charged with the duty to represent the student-athlete voice at William Jewell College. Topics of discussion include academic concerns, community service opportunities, and new NCAA legislation. Members can make recommendations concerning policy to the Director of Athletics and/or President for review and consideration. SAAC administrative liaison is Associate Athletics Director. This group meets once a month during the academic year.

Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Rein Staal, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) is appointed from the faculty by the President of the College. The FAR is the voting representative of the campus to the GLVC and NCAA. Student-athletes may contact the FAR to discuss any aspect of the college experience as a student-athlete.

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Exit Interviews In an attempt to better serve future Cardinals, graduating seniors and other athletes leaving the College may be asked to meet with either the Dr. Darlene Bailey, Director of Athletics or Lucas Morgan, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Services to review their athletic experience at William Jewell College and/or complete a written survey.

Academic Resource Center (ARC) Located in The Academic Resource Center is a multipurpose student service center designed to assist students with overall academic and career development. Services include the following: ü Academic Advising and Registration ü Academic Skills Seminars ü Writing Lab ü Math Lab ü Career Development Services ü Internship Assistance ü Mock Interviewing ü Job Search Assistance Tutors are available for all academic majors at William Jewell. Janelle Dozar, Coordinator of Tutoring & Advising Services is located in the Academic Resource Center and can be reached at 415-7675.

Academic Policies - the Student’s Responsibility Students are responsible for knowing their academic status and for awareness of the academic requirements, policies, and procedures as stated in the William Jewell College Student Handbook. White students receive assistance and guidance from advisors, instructors, and staff members, proper completion of requirements for graduation is ultimately the student’s responsibility.

Academic Honesty/Honor Code At William Jewell College, concepts of freedom and personal responsibility are inextricably bound. The College community functions on the principle that each member respects and protects the rights of his/her fellow citizens. Students are expected to possess the values of mature, self-disciplined persons who appreciate the privilege of education and are willing to accept its responsibilities. While high expectations of honor and integrity apply to the entire College community, the Honor Code and the Standards of Conduct in the Student Handbook address the expected conduct of students. While affirming the highest standards of honor and integrity in all pursuits, the Honor Code for students specifically addresses lying, cheating, and stealing. It provides for adjudication of alleged infractions of the Honor Code in the academic sphere through an Academic Honor Code Council, which is composed of students, faculty, and staff. Students attending William Jewell College are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and individual conduct and to hold one another accountable. Consequently, persons who possess factual knowledge of any violations of the Honor Code are honor-bound to report them.

Academic misconduct includes, but is not confined to: • plagiarizing – using another’s ideas and/or words as one’s own • cheating on tests or examinations

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• turning in counterfeit reports, tests and papers • stealing of tests or other academic material • knowingly falsifying academic records or documents • turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors involved Academic misconduct of any sort can result in failing the assignment, failing the course, and/or the filing of academic misconduct charges. Faculty members who take action against a student or students in a course on grounds of academic dishonesty shall report the action to the Dean of the College.

Absences William Jewell College, while prioritizing academics, believes in the education of the whole person and affirms the value of activities beyond the classroom such as participation in athletics, music, debate and theater performance, and attendance at professional/scholarly meetings. The faculty of William Jewell College work together with sponsors of such activities to reach a compromise that respects both the need for students to attend classes and the benefits of participation in co-curricular activities.

It is the responsibility of students to: • attend classes • complete all assignments according to the expectations of their instructors • be aware of the policies of each of their instructors • monitor their own absences • inform their instructors in advance of any absences they anticipate for co-curricular activities • arrange to make up missed work

It is the responsibility of sponsors of college events to: • work with faculty to prevent scheduling conflicts whenever possible • schedule events in such a way as to minimize absences from class as much as possible • inform the faculty in advance of any planned group absences • offer their assistance in accommodating the needs of students who must hand in assignments or take exams • recognize that students may not miss unlimited numbers of classes and that faculty members have the right to set limits on absences, even if such absences result from participation in college-sponsored events It is the responsibility of faculty members to: • set policies that recognize the value of participation in college-sponsored activities, which might include allowing students to hand in assignments or take exams at alternative times with advance notification, as well as distinguishing between excused and unexcused absences • set flexible policies, rather than rigid ones

The athletic department sends a weekly athletic schedule with rosters to the faculty to keep them apprised of student-athletes activities.

Health and Counseling Services College Doctor: Dr. Granberg, Barry Pointe Family Care, 9151 NE 81st, Suite 105, Kansas City, MO. By appointment only and proof of insurance needed. Nurse Practitioner – Available on a first come first served basis. 10am – 3pm. WJC Counseling Services - Beth Gentry-Eply, 216 Yates-Gill Student Union 26

Services are confidential and available free of charge to students. A complete list of services provided can be found in the Student Handbook.

Career Placement/Career Athletes The best place for a student to locate a position on-campus is the annual Job Fair. Although the actual date varies from year to year, the Job Fair is always held the first week of the fall semester. This provides an opportunity for Federal Work Study eligible students to apply for the various positions on-campus. At the Job Fair, departments are available to discuss their position openings and accept applications. Most of the hiring on- campus is completed during the Job Fair. Students should be prepared to list their class schedules and times available for work. However, a complete listing of the positions is available from the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services.

Athletic Training Policies and Procedures The William Jewell College sports medicine staff strives to provide optimal medical care to its student-athletes in accordance with all guidelines set by the William Jewell Athletic Department, Great Lakes Valley Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association. The sports medicine team utilizes prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitative techniques in an effort to return student-athletes to his/her respective sport in the most expedited and safest manners possible while remaining cognizant of the “total” athlete, to include mental, emotional, and physical needs.

The Sports Medicine Team is comprised of: ü Head Athletic Trainer ü Assistant Athletic Trainer ü Team Orthopedic Surgeon ü Team General Medical Physician

The Athletic Trainers are available in the Mabee Center Athletic Training Room from 8:00am – 11:30am and 1pm until practices and events are complete.

The athletic training staff provides medical services to all William Jewell College intercollegiate student- athletes. All student-athletes have the responsibility to report all injuries and illnesses to the Athletic Training staff in a timely manner. Additionally, coaching staffs have the responsibility inform the athletic trainers of all injuries and to withhold all student-athletes from athletic participation until properly medically cleared. It is the responsibility of the coaching staff in conjunction with the athletic training staff to prevent injuries and illnesses through proper coaching and training techniques, as well as providing safe and appropriate equipment and facilities.

Clearance for Participation Before a student-athlete can participate in athletics at William Jewell College, the following forms must be completed, signed and on file with the athletic training staff: • Pre-Participation Physical with physician’s signature

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• Personal Data Form with valid medical insurance information • Front and back copy of current insurance card • Injury and illness reporting form • Concussion Reporting form • Football helmet warning disclosure (football athletes only) • Pregnancy policy disclosure (female athletes only) • Waivers: Permission to treat, information release and injury/illness release

Student-Athlete Medical Insurance All student-athletes MUST have individual or family health insurance that covers them during participation in their intercollegiate sport(s) at William Jewell College. Athletes who do not have insurance will not be allowed to practice, play, or condition in or out of season as a William Jewell College student-athlete. If you need to purchase insurance, the athletic training room has information regarding several temporary and full year policies. You can also contact any local insurance provider in your area and they should be able to help you with this matter. We highly recommend that you seek a full year policy, as many short-term policies are not retroactive. Once a short term policy has been terminated, it will not cover injuries that were sustained during its active term.

William Jewell College provides supplemental coverage for student-athletes after the athlete’s insurance has addressed their claim. William Jewell College benefit amount is limited to 33% of the total portion not covered by the student’s insurance policy. The medical expenses associated with an athletic injury will be addressed by the athletic department ONLY AFTER the following conditions have been met: • The injury occurred during a scheduled practice or game supervised by a WJC coach. • The injury was reported in a timely manner to the WJC Athletic Training Staff • The injury is not related to a pre-existing condition.

Filing for Supplemental Coverage: • The student-athlete/family must first file a claim with their respective insurance company. • The student-athlete/family is responsible for 100% of their insurance deductible, co-payment, and any other charges which are denied by their insurance company. • The William Jewell College benefit is limited to 33% of the total charges not covered by the athlete’s insurance policy. Example: If your insurance plan covers 80% of the total charges, there is 20% left uncovered. William Jewell College will pay 33% (1/3) of the uncovered 20% total

Example: ü Knee Surgery- Total Bill $20,000.00 ü Insurance Deductible: $1,000.00 (paid by the family) ü Insurance Payment: $14,000.00 (paid by ins. Co) ü Remaining Charge $5,000.00 ü WJC payment (33% remaining charge) $1,650.00 ü Remaining charges to be paid by family ü To file for supplemental coverage from WJC, the following must be submitted to the athletic training staff: ü Copies of all EOB’s (explanation of benefits) statement from the insurance company. ü Copies of personal check receipts (front and back) for charges that were paid out of pocket.

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ü Copies of outstanding bills

HIPAA The William Jewell College Athletic Department complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. Protected Health Information is information about you, including demographic information that may identify you and relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or conditions and related health care services.

We are required to abide to the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices. We may change the terms of our notice, at any time. The new notice will be effective for all protected health information that we maintain at that time.

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Based Upon Your Written Consent

You will be asked to sign a consent form. Once you have consented to use and disclosure of your protected health information for treatment, payment and health care operation by signing the consent form, your athletic trainer will use and disclose your protected health information described in Section 1. Your protected health information may be used and disclosed by our staff and others outside our office that are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing health care services to you. Your protected health information may also be used and disclosed to pay your health care bills and support the operation of William Jewell College Athletic Training.

Athletic Training Room Information and Guidelines In an effort to maintain a clean environment with a professional atmosphere all student-athletes should abide by the following guidelines: • Be respectful • All athletes must shower before receiving post practice treatment. • No tobacco or tobacco products allowed in the Athletic Training Room • No profanity or inappropriate behavior. • Do not remove any equipment, tape, coolers, etc without permission of the Sports Medicine Staff. • The training room office, computer, and phone are strictly off limits to all athletes. • All sports medicine equipment should be checked out through an ATC. Please do not remove any equipment from the athletic training room without permission. • Cleats should not be worn into the Athletic Training Room.

Injury Care Procedure • New injury evaluations, daily treatments, and rehabilitation sessions should be done during the morning clinical hours, as opposed to the afternoon just prior to scheduled practice times. • Athletes must report all injuries immediately to the Sports Medicine Staff or a member of your respective coaching staff.

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• All treatments, including heat/ice packs, must be approved by the Sports Medicine Staff. • Any taping, with the exception of wrists, must be cleared by one of our Certified Athletic Trainers. If you have an injury which requires taping that is an indicator that you should be attending treatment and rehabilitation sessions. Failure to do so will result in not being taped. • Allow plenty of time to receive treatment to prevent being late to practice or class. • All injuries require treatment and rehabilitation. If you do not receive treatment or rehab, the athletic training staff and coaching staffs will assume you are not injured and you will be expected to participate in all practice activities. • The William Jewell College Team Physician will see student–athletes in the Mabee Center Athletic Training Room upon referral from one of the Certified Athletic Trainers. • Athletes may be referred to different physicians by the Athletic Training Staff to meet the athlete’s personal insurance requirements. • All medical referrals needed due to athletic related injuries must be scheduled through the Athletic Training Staff.

Concussion Management William Jewell College is committed to providing optimal medical care to its student-athletes in regards to all injuries and illnesses, especially the potentially catastrophic brain injury known as the sport concussion. This policy is written in accordance with all guidelines set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Athletic Trainer’s Association and is derived from the most current research available on sport related concussions. The Sports Medicine team will strive to utilize prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitative techniques in all efforts to return student-athletes to his/her respective sport in the most expedited and safest manners possible while remaining cognizant of the “total” athlete, including an athlete’s mental, emotional, and physical needs. Clinical research has shown that an athlete’s balance and/or cognitive functioning are often decreased following a concussion even in the absence of self-reported symptoms. It has been demonstrated that it typically takes anywhere from 3 to 10 days for an athlete to return to their normal state following a concussion. However, in some cases (<10%) athletes can experience post-concussion syndrome in which the symptoms last beyond 3 weeks. The WJC Sports Medicine staff utilizes a three-fold approach when determining an athlete’s readiness to return to play following a concussion. In the event of a suspected concussion, the concussion management protocol requires the evaluation of the athlete’s symptoms, neurocognitive function, and balance which provide the sports medicine staff with the objective information necessary to return the athlete to play safely. The findings of these post-injury assessments are then compared to pre-season baseline assessments. All student-athletes from the following WJC teams are preseason baseline tested: baseball, basketball (men and women), cheerleading, football, soccer (men and women), softball, track and field (pole vaulters only) and any other student-athletes as deemed necessary by the team physicians (i.e. previous history of concussion). All WJC student-athletes must read the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and sign the attached student-athlete statement acknowledging that: a. they have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet b. they accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illness to the institutional medical staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions.

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WJC Concussion Management Protocol Concussions and other brain injuries can be serious and potentially life threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries can also have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. In an effort to combat this injury the following concussion management protocol will be used for WJC student- athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, and vision may occur. It is important to recognize that many sport-related concussions do not result in loss of consciousness and, therefore, all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously. Coaches and fellow teammates can be helpful in identifying those who may potentially have a concussion, because a concussed athlete may not be aware of their condition or potentially be trying to hide the injury to stay in the game or practice. 1) Concussion management begins with pre-season baseline testing. Every new (first year or transfer) student-athlete in the sports of baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s), cheerleading, football, soccer (men’s and women’s), softball, swim (platform divers only) and track and field (pole vaulter’s only) must receive a pre- season baseline assessment for concussion involving a graded symptoms checklist (GSC), Standard Assessment of Concussion (SAC), Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), and computerized neuropsychological test (ImPACT). This baseline testing will be kept in the student-athlete’s medical file. a. The Athletic Training staff will conduct the following assessments for all new athletes: GSC, SAC, BESS, and ImPACT b. In the event of a suspected concussion, the student-athlete will be re-assessed and compared to preseason baseline measures according to the outlined protocol below. c. The respective team’s athletic trainer will keep a file of baseline scores on file so they can have easy access to the information for away contests. 2) An athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion will be evaluated by the team’s athletic trainer using the Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), and Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC). Should the team physician not be present, the athletic trainer will notify the team physician ASAP to develop an evaluation and treatment plan. Ideally, an assessment of symptoms will be performed at the time of injury and then serially thereafter (i.e. 2-3 hours post-injury, 24 hours, 48 hours, etc). The presence or absence of symptoms will dictate the inclusion of additional neurocognitive testing. 3) Any student-athlete that presents with signs of concussion shall not return to activity for the remainder of the day. Medical clearance will be determined by the team physician or combination of team physician and athletic trainers involved with the management of the concussion. Student-athletes that sustain a concussion outside of their sport will be managed in the same manner as those sustained during sport activity. 4) Student-athletes that have sustained a concussion will be provided with written home instructions upon discharge; preferably with a roommate, teammate, parent, guardian or someone that can follow the instructions. 5) The student-athlete will be monitored for recurrence of symptoms both from physical exertion and also mental exertion such as reading, phone texting, computer games, watching film, athletic meetings, working on a computer, classroom work, or taking a test. Academic advisors and professors will be notified of student- athlete’s concussion, with permission for release of information from the student-athlete. 6) After the athlete is self- reported symptom free, as determined by the GSC, neurocognitive testing will be conducted to determine return to normal function as compared to the baseline test results. Testing usually takes about an hour to complete, an athlete’s should expect to be there the entire time. 7) If requested by the team physician or athletic trainer (typically for the purpose of evaluating whether and athlete should return to class, reschedule exams, etc), testing may be conducted while the athlete is still symptomatic. 8) If the athlete has not returned to normal functioning compared to baseline scores upon laboratory testing, another appointment will be scheduled at a time deemed appropriate by the team physician and athletic trainer.

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In the rare event that an athlete does not have baseline scores, age-matched normative percentile scores will be used in comparison to post-injury scores. 9) The following assessment and return to play protocol will be used for all concussions:

Concussion Assessment NO ATHLETE SUSPECTED OF HAVING A CONCUSSION IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY THE SAME DAY, AND NO ATHLETE IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY WHILE SYMPTOMATIC FOLLOWING A CONCUSSION.

A. Baseline Testing: conducted on each athlete upon entering as first-year student-athlete, transfer, or for those athletes sustaining a concussion the previous season (re-baseline) B. Time of Injury: clinical evaluation (including Standardized Assessment of Concussion) & symptom checklist C. 1-3 hours post-injury: symptom checklist; referral if necessary D. Next day: follow-up clinical evaluation and symptom checklist E. Follow-up evaluations daily to track symptom recovery F. Once athlete becomes asymptomatic: 1. Determine where the athlete is relative to baseline on following measures. a. Symptom Assessment – Graded Symptom Checklist b. Mental Status Assessment – Standardized Assessment of Concussion c. Neuropsychological Assessment – ImPACT d. Balance Assessment – Balance Error Scoring System

2. If the measures (a-d) listed above are at least 95% of baseline scores and the athlete remains asymptomatic for 1 additional day following the tests, the physician can instruct the athletic trainer to begin the 5-step graduated exertional return to play protocol with the athlete to assess for increasing signs and symptoms. Symptoms should be reassessed immediately following exertional activities.

3. If the athlete remains asymptomatic on the day following the first step(s) of the graduated extertional RTP protocol, the athlete will be reassessed using the A-D measures of Step 1 and continue with the next steps on the graduated exertional RTP protocol.

4. All scores on the aforementioned assessments or exterional activities below will be recorded in the athlete’s medical file.

IF AT ANY POINT DURING THE PROCESS THE ATHLETE BECOMES SYMPTOMATIC, THE ATHLETE SHOULD BE RE-ASSESSED DAILY UNTIL ASYMPTOMATIC. ONCE ASYMPTOMATIC, THE ATHLETE SHOULD THEN FOLLOW STEPS 1-4 ABOVE.

5-Step Graduated Exertional Return to Play Protocol This extertional protocol allows a gradual increase in volume and intensity during the return to play process. The athlete is monitored for any concussion-like signs/symptoms during and after each exertional activity.

The following steps are not ALL to be performed on the same day. In some cases, steps 1, 2, and 3 may be completed on the same day, but typically will occur over multiple days. Steps 4 and 5 will each be performed on separate and subsequent days.

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Exertion Step 1: 20 minute stationary bike ride (10-14MPH)

Exertion Step 2: Interval bike ride: 30 sec sprint (18-20 MPH/10-14MPH)/30 sec recovery x 10; and body weight circuit: squats/push-ups/sit-ups x 20 sec x 3

Exertion Step 3: 60 yd shuttle run x 10 (40 sec rest); and plyometric workout: 10yd bounding/10 medicine ball throws/10 vertical jumps x 3; and non-contact, sport specific drills for approximately 15 minutes.

Exertion Step 4: Limited, controlled return to full-contact practice and monitoring for symptoms

Exertion Step 5: Full sport participation in a practice

No athlete can return to full activity or competitions until they are asymptomatic in limited, controlled, and full-contact activities, and cleared by the team physician.

Pregnancy In the event of a pregnancy as a student-athlete, the William Jewell College Athletic Training staff encourages all student-athletes to seek guidance from either an athletic trainer or a coach before making any decisions. All medical information disclosed in a discussion with any staff member is completely confidential and we are committed to assisting an athlete’s situation in any way we can. The William Jewell College athletic training staff supports a student-athlete who prefers to seek medical care from her personal physician. Otherwise, the athletic training staff will assist in identifying an acceptable health care provider.

The following statement is the recommendation to all female student-athletes: after the twelfth week of gestation (pregnancy), the uterus begins to enlarge above the pelvic brim, leaving the fetus vulnerable to trauma. Because of this risk, it is our recommendation that the student-athlete no longer participate in sports after this time until after delivery. If you have a signed statement from your physician stating otherwise, please present this to the athletic training department.

William Jewell College will not be held liable for any problems occurring during pregnancy in regards to athletic participation. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to contact the athletic training office.

Insurance - International Student-Athletes International student-athletes are required to have their own insurance. This insurance must be purchased BEFORE the athlete participates in any practice (i.e. traditional season, non-traditional season, and conditioning).

Equipment Policies

The equipment staff is responsible for issuing all athletic equipment in accordance with departmental policies. The equipment room will wash any student athletes practice clothing during the entire school year. All practice clothing items must be on a laundry loop issued by the equipment room. Red laundry must not be mixed with any other clothing. Please put all red items on the red laundry loop. 33

All student athletes wanting a towel must be issued a locker. You will exchange your dirty towel at the equipment room window when the equipment room is open. Never place your dirty towel in the laundry cabinets. The equipment staff will execute an equipment sign out form for all student-athletes to sign out their initial issue equipment. Any equipment that leaves the equipment room, other than the initial issue or exchanges will be logged in the following information listed: who received the equipment, what he/she received and who will be the end user of equipment. The equipment staff and head coach will agree upon a specific date and time for the issuance of equipment. At that time, each athlete will be required to sign a form acknowledging receipt of all equipment issued to him/her. Once the equipment is issued it will become the responsibility of the athlete to keep track of it. Any equipment that is lost or stolen will have to be paid for or billed to the student’s account in order for it to be replaced. All equipment that fits in a locker should be stored properly inside your locker and keep your locker locked at all times. Leaving any equipment out of your locker or leaving your locker open is an invitation to crime. Any equipment that no longer fits or has been worn out should be brought to the equipment room. At that time the equipment staff will determine if repairs can be made or a new piece of equipment is needed. At the conclusion of your playing or practice season, all equipment must be returned to the equipment room. The date for turn-in will be set by the equipment manager. If you fail to return all issued items on the scheduled date and time your student account will be billed the next business day. The equipment staff along with the coaches will review the condition of the equipment and review the coaches’ replacement schedule to determine what if anything may be retained by the athletes. Per NCAA rules, equipment items may be checked out but not kept by student-athletes. Apparel items that are deemed no longer useable may be retained by the student-athlete. Athletes may check out sport specific equipment from the equipment room for use during semester breaks or the summer. All checked out equipment must be returned on the first day back to classes or the first day of practice whichever comes first. Following is a list of rules that athletes must follow: Prior to issuance of equipment, each athlete must receive clearance from their head coach, the coordinator of certification services and the athletic training staff (No equipment will be issued until you are cleared by all of the above). After the initial issue of equipment, additional equipment is available on an exchange basis only. Each individual is held responsible for all equipment that issued. Any equipment that is not turned in at the end of the season or that is lost or stolen during the year is the financial responsibility of the student- athlete. The replacement cost of the equipment will be billed through the athletes student account. When traveling, each individual is responsible for ensuring that all articles of equipment that are necessary for the road trip are packed in his/her bag and taken to the site of practice and or competition. In addition, it is the student-athletes responsibility to bring the equipment back to campus and return it when the team returns to the Mabee Center so it may be laundered for the next game. All uniforms issued for travel are to be returned to the equipment room window if it is open. If the window is not open place all uniforms right side out in the color coded cabinets located outside the equipment room. There are no exceptions for uniforms not being returned when the team arrives back at the Mabee Center. If you are unable to return with the team you are to give your uniform items to a teammate so they may turn them in for you. DO NOT WASH & OR DRY YOUR OWN GAME UNIFORM EVER! Never place game uniform items on your laundry loops. 34

The equipment staff reserves the right to refuse service to any individual not conducting himself/herself in an appropriate manner. The head coach will be notified of any such occurrence. Please do not come to the Equipment Room window while talking on your cell phone or with head phones/ear buds on & listing to music. We will not serve you until you hang up the cell phone and remove the head phones/ear buds. There will be fines (TBD by the SAAC) for failure to follow these guidelines/rules. The fines will consist of “Community Service” for the Athletic Department. Below is a sample of the student-athlete issue log:

You are responsible for all items on these issue forms. You are not to modify any equipment or uniform items. 1. You are Never to Wash any GAME Uniform Items.

2. Game Uniforms, Travel sweats, Baseball Jackets & team issued sweats are never to be placed on your Laundry Loops!

3. If any equipment becomes unserviceable during use please return it to the equipment room for repair and or replacement.

4. All issued clothing & equipment belong to William Jewell College. You will be billed for all issued clothing & equipment damaged or not returned. The Athletic Department wants the items, not your money. Payment does not constitute personal ownership. William Jewell College remains the rightful owner of all equipment & uniforms.

5. All issued equipment & clothing not returned will be billed to your student account. The items will be billed at REPLACEMENT COST (this will include the cost of the item, all embellishments, up charges & Shipping cost. All issued clothing & equipment belongs to William Jewell College. The Athletic Department wants the items, not your money. Payment does not constitute personal ownership. William Jewell College remains the rightful owner.

By signing this form you agree to all terms and conditions listed above

Date: ______

Printed Name: ______

Signature: ______

Complimentary Admissions

1. Athletes will be provided up to FOUR complimentary admission tickets for home contests if admission is charged. 2. All guests must be listed on the pass list. Identification and signatures will be required. 3. The sale or exchange of complimentary admissions (by student-athlete, friend, or family) for any item of value is a violation of NCAA regulations and places a student-athlete’s eligibility for intercollegiate athletics in jeopardy.

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Athletic Department Personnel

Director of Athletics Dr. Darlene Bailey Office: 816-415-5943/cell 816 590-6253 E-mail: [email protected]

Asst. AD for Compliance and Lucas Morgan Office: 816-415-7877 Student Services E-mail: [email protected]

Mabee Center Coordinator/ Ann Martin Office: 816-415-7634 Athletics Secretary E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information Director/ Paul Worstell Office: 816-415-5959 M & W Tennis Coach E-mail: [email protected]

Director of Sports Broadcasting And Community Engagement Rick Cole Office: 816-415-5044 E-mail: [email protected]

Athletic Business Manager/SWA Beverly Siercks Office: 816-415-5990 E-mail: [email protected]

Head Athletic Trainer Jessica DeWitt Office: 816-415-5954 E-mail: [email protected]

Equipment Manager Joe Rogers Office: 816-415-7849 E-mail: [email protected]

Head Coach Sport Phone Number Mike Stockton Baseball 816-415-5962 Larry Holley M Basketball 816-415-5947 Jill Cress W Basketball 816-415-5937 Tom Eisenhauer CC/Track & Field 816-415-5952 Bob Cole M/W Golf 816-868-9339 Jerod Kruse Football 816-415-6366 Dustin Combs Softball 816-415-5948 Jefferson Roblee M/W Soccer 816-415-5986 Mark Gole M/W Swimming 816-415-7806 Paul Worstell M/W Tennis 816-415-5959 Carolyn Raynes Volleyball 816-415-6988

Important Key Resources

Registrar’s Office Dr. Ed Lane 415-7587 Karen Weatherford 415-5979 Nancy Erwine 415- 5878

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Sue Karnes 415-5973 Daniel Holt 415-5977

Student Affairs Shelly King 415-5960 Ernie Stufflebean 415-5913 Tracy Hart 415-5963

Security Off Campus 365-0709 On Campus 1411 campus phone only

Facilities Management Stephany Guest 415-5929

Central Services 5480

Academic Achievement Center & Advising Services – 305 PLC Janelle Dozar 415-7675

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