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2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2020 SEMESTER Monday, August 17 Semester Begins Monday, September 7 Labor Day (campus holiday) Tuesday, November 3 2020 Election Day (campus holiday) Monday, November 11 Veterans Day (campus holiday) Saturday-Sunday, November 21-29 Thanksgiving Vacation Monday-Friday, December 7-11 Final Exams Saturday, December 12 Commencement SPRING 2020 SEMESTER Monday, January 11 Semester Begins Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Saturday-Sunday, March 6-14 Spring Break TBD Honors Day Monday-Friday, May 3-7 Final Exams Saturday, May 8 Commencement SUMMER 2020 SEMESTER Monday, June 7 Eight Week Session Begins Friday, July 5 Independence Day Holiday Thursday-Friday, July 29-30 Final Exams 1 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook Administration/Policy Info Academic Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Athletics Staff Directory…………………………………………………………………………………………………….6-9 Conference Affiliations……………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Discrimination Policies and Resource Guide…………………………………………………….……………….13-17 o Bullying o Consent o Harassment o Hazing o Sexual Assault Inclusion & Diversity Value Statement. ………………………………………………………………………………..16 Letter from Director of Athletics……………………………………………………………………………………………5 Mission Statement for Saluki Athletics………………………………………………………………………………….12 MVC Code of Sportsmanship……………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Saluki Athletic Culture………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 SIU Parking Policies………………………………………………………………………………………………………18-19 o Bicycles o Parking on campus o Parking when away for competition SIU Student Conduct Code………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Social Media Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18 Student Resources……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….10 Uniforms & Equipment, Laundry………………………………………………………………………………………….20 o COVID-19 Locker Room Rules……………………………………………………………21 Academics 5th Year Aid Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34 Academic Advisement………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 o Academic advisement offices Academic Monitoring………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27 o Study Hall o Weekly/Bi-weekly Academic Meetings Computer Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 o Laptop Computers Letter and Special Awards……………………………………………………………………………………………..36-37 o Boydston Scholarship o Conference Academic Awards o University Honors o McNair Scholars o NCAA & MVC Postgraduate Scholarships NCAA Academic Rules & Regulations………………………………………………………………………………24-26 o 6 hours per term rule o Declaring a major o Enrollment in 12 credit hours o GPA requirement o Percentage of degree completion o Satisfactory progress hours o Summer courses at another institution Registered Student Organizations & SAAC…………………………………………………………………………….36 SIU Academic Policies & Procedures……………………………………………………………………………….22-23 o Academic Probation o Academic Suspension o Plagiarism o Plus/Minus Grading 2 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook o Repeated courses o WF grades SIU Web Portal Information……………………………………………………………………………….…………..30-31 o Desire to Learn o Information Technology o Network ID o Passwords o SalukiNet o SIU Alerts o SIU Email Summer Athletics Aid Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………32-33 Troutt-Wittmann Academic Center……………………………………………………………………………………..28 Tutoring……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29-30 o Tutoring reminders o NCAA rules related to tutoring o Writing Center Travel Policies….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35 o University Athletic Travel Policy o SIU Athletic Team Travel Policy o Per Diem o Hotel Rooms o Transportation o Class Absences Due to Travel Compliance COVID-19 Opt-Out Policy………………………………………….………………………………..38 Compliance Policies & Procedures……………..…………………………………………………………………..38-43 o Amateurism o Agents o Complimentary admissions o Extra Benefits o Gambling o Hosting Prospective SAs o Occasional Meals o Outside Competition o Playing and Practice Seasons o Time Demands o Transfer regulations Financial Aid Policies & Procedures……………..………………………………………………………………….44-46 o Additional financial assistance o Fifth-year aid o Other sources of aid o Responsibilities for receiving athletic aid o Summer school aid for degree program Grievances and Appeals….…………………………………………………………………………………………….47-49 o Financial Aid appeals o Intraconference transfer policy o Transfer appeals International Students……………………………………………………………………………………………………….49 3 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Health & Wellness COVID-19 Policy and Testing Protocol…………………………………………………………..59 Drug & Alcohol Education Testing Program……………………………………………………………………..59-66 o Appeal process o Conditions of Eligibility o Education Program o Immediate termination from Team membership o Nutritional Supplements o Referral process o Reporting Results o Responsibility of the Student-athlete o “Safe Harbor” Program o Sanctions after Positive Results . First positive test result . Second positive test result . Third positive test result o Testing for Reasonable Cause o Testing Procedures o Testing Prior to NCAA Championship Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy……………………………………………………………………………………..59 Medical Policies & Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………….…..52-55 o Athletic-Related injuries o Counseling and Psychological Services o Dental and Vision Care o Eating Disorders o Emergencies o General information o Insurance o Non-athletic injuries and illnesses o Policies – Athletic and Non-Athletic Related Injuries and Illnesses o Physicals o Required Record of Immunization o Second Opinions o SIU Student Health Center o Student-Athlete Pregnancy NCAA Banned Drugs…………………………………………………………………………………………….……….67-68 Student-Athlete Wellness……………………………………………………………………….……………………..50-52 o Fueling Station o Mental Health & Wellbeing o Nutritional Services Weight Room Policies……………………………………………………………………………………………………56-57 o COVID-19-Return to Activity Phase Chart……………………………………………58 Appendix A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….69-70 4 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook Dear Saluki Student-Athletes, As your Director of Athletics, I welcome you to Southern Illinois University for the 2020-21 academic year. Our administration, coaches and staff are committed to providing you with all of the resources you need to succeed academically and athletically. Your personal development as student-athletes will always be our top priority. This Student-Athlete Handbook was created to help educate you about the policies and procedures of our department and answer any questions you might have. I encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available for your use. You are among the best and brightest of our University and we are excited to assist you in your pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. GO SALUKIS! Liz Jarnigan Director of Athletics 5 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORY MAIN OFFICE PHONE: (618) 453-5311; FAX NUMBER: (618) 453-5152 ADMINISTRATION Liz Jarnigan Director of Athletics 453-7250 Jeff Jones Deputy Athletic Director 453-5481 Kerri Blaylock Senior Woman Administrator Jimmy Karayiannis Senior Associate Athletic Director 453-5496 Dr. Julie Partridge Faculty Athletics Representative 536-2431 Donna Compton Administrative Aide 453-7250 COMPLIANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Joel Weems Associate Athletic Director-Compliance 453-5463 Mark Hernandez Compliance Coordinator 453-5477 Jacari Henderson Compliance Coordinator 453-3654 Hilary Wittenborn Assistant AD/Academics 453-5456 TBA Academic Coordinator 453-5468 Connor James Academic Coordinator 453-7291 TBA Graduate Assistant-Academics 453-5402 Erin Boester Graduate Assistant-Academics 453-5402 BUSINESS TBA Chief Financial Officer 453-5474 Lynn Stocks Accountant I 453-5471 Carmen Dammerman Office Support Specialist 453-7071 COMMUNICATIONS (BROADCASTING, MARKETING, MEDIA SERVICES, VIDEO) Tom Weber Associate AD/Communications 453-7235 Marissa Poppe Assistant AD – Marketing (FB, MBB) 453-5153 Mike Reis Direction of External & Broadcast Operations 453-3158 Brad Gray Coordinator of Video Services 453-6620 John Lock Assoc Director – Media Services (MBB/BSB) 453-7102 Will Becque Assoc Director – Media Services (VB/WBB/SB) 453-5470 Connor Onion Broadcaster 459-7236 DEVELOPMENT AND TICKETING Kate Hanson Assistant Athletic Director-Development 453-7238 TBA Assistant AD/Major Gifts 453-4990 TBA Director of Group Ticket Sales & Saluki Row 453-1803 TBA Assistant Director of Ticketing 453-2784 Bryce Williams Director of Athletic Ticketing 453-8714 Drew Novara S Club Coordinator 453-5408 Carolyn Carsrud Development Assistant 453-3148 EQUIPMENT Andy Harris Director of Equipment Operations 453-8146 Ashley Nowak Assistant Director – Equipment Operations TBA Graduate Assistant – Equipment 6 Southern Illinois University 2020-2021 Student-Athlete Handbook ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORY FACILITIES Katie Gerlach Associate Athletic Director 453- Tad Dunn Assistant AD/Director of Event Operations 453-1801 Jordan Wantland Coordinator of Food Services 453-5204 Matt Shackleton Arena Production & Special Events 453-7057 TBA Graduate Assistant-Nutrition 453-1807 TBA Graduate Assistant-Concessions 453-1807 Zipper Brandhorst Arena Technician 453-3086 Larry Runge IT SALUKI SPORTS PROPERTIES Josh Olerud General Manager 536-5327 Caleb Huffman Manager – Business Development