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I. Athletic Department Conduct Codes and Polices ...... 2 a. Oregon State Student Conduct Code
II. Academics for Student-Athletes ...... 13
III. Compliance ...... 20
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OSU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONDUCT POLICY
The Oregon State University Athletics Department works in concert with the office of Student- Conduct and the Office of Equity and Inclusion on all matters considered violations of the OSU Student Conduct Code. Student-athletes at Oregon State are held to the same standards as all students at OSU with respect to the community standards set forth by the university. However, the Athletic Department reserves the right to mete out additional sanctions regarding athletic related activities, depending on the nature of the incident. The department may also recommend a student-athlete be permanently removed from his/her respective team, and/or may recommend cancellation of athletics financial aid in extreme cases. In these cases, the Department’s Crisis Management Protocol will be engaged.
The Office of Student Conduct has final authority for determining sanctions for student conduct code violations, but will consider recommended sanctions from the Office of Equity and Inclusion where proscribed by the Student Conduct Code. In determining additional sanctions regarding athletic related activities, the Head Coach of each sport will take direction from the Athletic Director, and/or the Faculty Athletic Representative, and the Sport Supervisor. Ultimately, the Athletic Director has the final authority in determining additional sanctions regarding athletic related activities.
Please refer to the Student Conduct Code listed below and the Athletic Department Crisis Management Protocol for further information on appropriate responses to any action taken by a student-athlete that puts the university, the community, and others at risk.
OSU STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
576-015-0005 Purpose (1) The primary purpose of the Student Conduct Code is to establish community standards and procedures necessary to maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning, in keeping with the educational objectives of Oregon State University. This code is based on the assumption that all persons must treat one another with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive.
(2) Students are also expected to follow the academic and professional standards of the academic units.
(3) Choosing to join the Oregon State University community obligates each member to a code of responsible behavior. Individuals and Student Organizations are expected to observe the policies, rules, and requirements of Oregon State University as well as laws of municipalities and counties, the State of Oregon, the United States of America and, when in another country, that country.
576-015-0010 Definitions (1) A “Student” includes all persons enrolled at the University and/or any or all dual-enrolled campuses pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies. It further includes persons who are eligible to receive any of the rights and privileges afforded a person who is enrolled at the University including, but not limited to, those individuals admitted to the University and attending orientation programs, and those individuals enrolled in any special non-credit programs approved by the University. A “Student” may be currently registered, or may have been enrolled in a previous term, or may be registered for a future term, or may be admitted but not yet enrolled.
(2) A “Student Organization” includes any group of students living or acting together, or electing officers, or assessing dues or fees for their mutual benefit, or which has registered with the University, or is affiliated with an academic unit.
(3) An “Individual Violation" is a violation of the Student Conduct Code committed by an individual Student acting alone or in concert with other individual(s) independent of a Student Organization or its activities and events.
(4) An “Organization Violation" is a violation of the Student Conduct Code committed by a Student Organization.
(5) “SCCS” is the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
(6) “Consent” is knowing, voluntary, and clear permission by word or action, to engage in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. To be effective, consent must be informed and reciprocal, freely and actively given, and mutually understandable. Definitions of these terms and additional information on what is, and is not, consent can be found on the Equity and Inclusion website.
576-015-0020 Offenses Proscribed by the University A Student or Student Organization found to have committed any of the following proscribed acts is subject to sanctions under these rules:
(1) Obstruction or disruption of teaching, learning, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other institutional activities, including the institution’s public service functions or other authorized activities on institutionally-owned or controlled property. Disruptive behavior may include but is not limited to the following, where it has the effect of obstructing or disrupting the University activities listed above: (a) Repeatedly leaving and entering the classroom without authorization; (b) Making loud or distracting noises; (c) Arriving late or leaving early; (d) Persisting in speaking without being recognized; (e) Behavior that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety. The instructor has authority to manage the classroom environment, which may include requiring a Student to leave when the Student’s behavior disrupts the teaching or learning environment. If the Student refuses to leave, the instructor may call the Department of Public Safety for assistance and should submit an Incident Report Form to SCCS to initiate disciplinary proceedings.
(2) Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty: (a) Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty is defined as an act of deception in which a Student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work or research, either through the Student’s own efforts or the efforts of another. (b) It includes: (A) CHEATING — use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids, or an act of deceit by which a Student attempts to misrepresent mastery of academic effort or information. This includes but is not limited to unauthorized copying or collaboration on a test or assignment, using prohibited materials and texts, any misuse of an electronic device, or using any deceptive means to gain academic credit. (B) FABRICATION — falsification or invention of any information including but not limited to falsifying research, inventing or exaggerating data, or listing incorrect or fictitious references. (C) ASSISTING — helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty. This includes but is not limited to paying or bribing someone to acquire a test or assignment, changing someone's grades or academic records, taking a test/doing an assignment for someone else by any means, including misuse of an electronic device. It is a violation of Oregon state law to create and offer to sell part or all of an educational assignment to another person (ORS 165.114). (D) TAMPERING — altering or interfering with evaluation instruments or documents. (E) PLAGIARISM — representing the words or ideas of another person or presenting someone else's words, ideas, artistry or data as one's own, or using one’s own previously submitted work. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to copying another person's work (including unpublished material) without appropriate referencing, presenting someone else's opinions and theories as one's own, or working jointly on a project and then submitting it as one's own. (c) Academic Dishonesty cases are handled initially by the academic units, following the process outlined in the University’s Academic Dishonesty Report Form, and will also be referred to SCCS for action under these rules.
(3) Obstruction or disruption that interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on institutionally-owned or controlled property.
(4) Hazing, defined as any action that endangers the physical, emotional, mental health or safety of an individual, or destroys or damages personal property for the purpose of initiation, membership, admission or participation in a group or organization. Expressed or implied consent of the person subject to hazing is not a defense. Apathy and acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule. Acts that constitute hazing when they endanger the physical, emotional, mental health or safety of an individual, or destroy or damage personal property, include but are not limited to: (a) Acts that are prohibited under any applicable law, including but not limited to ORS 163.197, under which hazing is a criminal violation; (b) Interfering with a Student’s academic performance by denying sufficient time for class, study or other academic activities; (c) Compelling ingestion of any substance; (d) Compelling participation in physical activities such as calisthenics, exercise, or other games or activities requiring physical exertion; (e) Compelling exposure to weather elements or other physically or emotionally uncomfortable situations; (f) Compelling excessive fatigue from sleep deprivation, physical activities, or exercise; (g) Committing any act of physical brutality against another including but not limited to paddling, striking with fists, open hands or objects, and branding; (h) Kidnapping or transporting another with the intent of stranding him or her; (i) Compelling conduct that can be reasonably expected to embarrass or adversely affect the dignity of another, including the performance of public stunts and activities such as scavenger hunts; (j) Intentionally creating work or labor for another; (k) Compelling another to commit any sexual act or engage in lewd behavior (l) Compelling any act that results in the destruction, defacement or removal of private or public property.
(5) Harassment, defined as conduct of any sort directed at another that is severe, pervasive or persistent, and is of a nature that would cause a reasonable person in the victim’s position substantial emotional distress and undermine his or her ability to work, study or participate in his or her regular life activities or participate in the activities of the University, and actually does cause the victim substantial emotional distress and undermines the victim’s ability to work, study, or participate in the victim’s regular life activities or participate in the activities of the University. Stalking behavior that meets this definition constitutes Harassment within the meaning of this rule.
(6) Sexual Harassment, as defined in the University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment.
(7) Discriminatory Harassment, as defined in the University’s Policy on Discriminatory Harassment.
(8) Possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other dangerous instrumentalities on institutionally-owned or controlled property, in contravention of law or institutional rules.
(9) Illegal use, possession, or distribution of drugs or illegal substances on institutionally- owned or controlled property. The university will not pursue any conduct violation against a survivor for substance use, possession, or distribution at the time of sexual assault/harassment.
(10) Alcohol violations, including possession or consumption of alcohol by persons less than 21 years of age, furnishing alcohol to persons less than 21 years, or consumption of alcohol by a Student of any age in violation of the University’s rules or policies on alcoholic beverages on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised activities. The university will not pursue any conduct violation against a survivor for alcohol possession or consumption at the time of sexual assault/harassment.
(11) Sexual assault, or sexual misconduct of any kind is prohibited. Sexual assault or sexual misconduct may be found whenever sexual contact occurs without the recipients’ consent, as defined by 576-015-0010(6).
(12) Detention or physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens imminent bodily harm or endangers the health of any person on any institutionally-owned or controlled property.
(13) Invasion of another’s privacy, where that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, including but not limited to the use of electronic devices to make an unauthorized audio or video recording of any person while on University owned or controlled property without his or her prior knowledge, or without his or her effective consent, when such a recording is of information or of images taken from or of a person at a time and place where she or he has a reasonable expectation of privacy and where the recording is reasonably likely to cause injury or distress.
(14) Unauthorized recording of a class or of organizational or University meetings. To obtain the required authorization, the Student or Student Organization must obtain expressed permission from the faculty member, Student Organization, or University representative or official in charge of the class, meeting, or activity.
(15) Malicious damage, misuse or theft of institutional property, or the property of any other person where such property is located on institutionally-owned or controlled property or, regardless of location, is in the care, custody, or control of an institution.
(16) Refusal by any person while on institutional property to comply with an order of the President or appropriate authorized official to leave such premises because of conduct proscribed by this rule when such conduct constitutes a danger to personal safety, property, or educational or other appropriate institutional activities on such premises.
(17) Unauthorized entry to or use of institutional facilities, including buildings and grounds.
(18) Smoking in unauthorized areas in violation of 576-040-0010.
(19) Falsification or misuse of University information, including but not limited to records, permits, documents, computer resources, identification cards, etc.; or the furnishing of false or misleading information to the University or its representative; or refusal to provide one's name, class, school, and local address when requested by a University official, provided the official is identified and indicates legitimate reason for the request.
(20) Unauthorized use of University computing resources in violation of the University’s Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy.
(21) Inciting others to engage in any of the conduct or to perform any of the acts prohibited herein. Inciting means that advocacy of proscribed conduct which calls on the person or persons addressed for imminent action, and is coupled with a reasonable apprehension of imminent danger to the functions and purposes of the institution, including the safety of persons and the protection of its property.
(22) Violating the State Board of Higher Education’s Policy on Intercollegiate Athletics as described in Section 8 of its Internal Management Directives, specifically including the subsection thereof entitled Code of Ethics.
(23) Violation of any federal or state law or city or local ordinance or University rule or policy that applies to the Student.
576-015-0021 Violations of the Student Conduct Code by Student Organizations When members of a Student Organization act together in a way that violates the Student Conduct Code, the Student Organization is expected to hold itself accountable.
(1) When a potential Organization Violation of the Student Conduct Code occurs, SCCS may review the incident to determine the appropriate process for resolution. Generally, the University will expect a Student Organization to hold itself accountable for the acts of its members when those acts are related to the Student Organization’s activities. (a) The Student Organization or its governing body will notify SCCS and keep it informed at all stages of the process. (b) The University, through SCCS, reserves the right to take immediate jurisdiction at its discretion. The Student Organization or governing body may still hold its members accountable in the situation, but must do so in conjunction with SCCS.
(2) If a person affected by the alleged violation is not satisfied with the action taken by the Student Organization, that person may file a grievance with the appropriate governing body or, if none exists, with SCCS.
(3) If, in the judgment of the Director of SCCS, sufficient action is not taken in a timely manner by the Student Organization, the case will be reviewed for possible action by SCCS.
(4) In deciding whether the Student Organization is responsible for the violation, the University will consider whether one or more of the following factors are present: (a) The violation arises out of an event sponsored, organized, financed, or endorsed by the Student Organization; (b) The violation occurs on premises owned or controlled by the Student Organization; (c) The leadership of the Student Organization had knowledge, or should have had knowledge, of the likelihood that a violation would occur and failed to take corrective action; (d) A pattern of individual violations is found to have existed without proper and appropriate group control, remedy, or sanction.
576-015-0025 Jurisdiction The Student Conduct Code shall apply to a Student’s or Student Organization’s conduct that occurs on University premises, at University sponsored or affiliated activities regardless of location, and to off campus conduct that adversely affects the University community or the pursuit of University objectives. These standards shall apply to a Student’s conduct even if the Student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. Examples of behavior that adversely impacts the University community may include but are not limited to physical or sexual assault, rape, hazing, harassment, stalking, furnishing alcohol to minors, distribution of drugs or illegal substances, or illegal weapons use. The University has sole discretion to determine what conduct occurring off campus adversely impacts the University community and/or the pursuit of University objectives.
576-015-0030 Sanctions The University utilizes an educational and restorative sanctioning model. The sanction applied will be commensurate with the violation committed and become progressively more demanding or severe if the Student or Student Organization repeats violations, demonstrating that learning has not taken place. An accumulation of a variety of violations may result in severe sanctions such as deferred suspension, suspension, and expulsion. Violations that affect the health, safety and well-being of the community are deemed the most severe and may result, upon the first violation, in a suspension or expulsion. Students or Student Organizations exhibiting behavior that violates any part of the Student Conduct Code are subject to one or more of the following:
(1) Warning: Official notice to a Student or Student Organization exhibiting behavior that violates any part of the Student Conduct Code. The continuation of such behavior may result in further conduct action.
(2) Required Educational Activities: Mandatory participation in educational activities. Such Education Activities include but are not limited to completion of a report or attendance at a seminar or other educational program or presentation.
(3) University/Community Service Work Hours: A Student or Student Organization is required to complete a specified number of hours of service to the University or general Community.
(4) Behavior Expectations Agreement: A contract between the University and the Student outlining specific behavior expectations.
(5) Restitution: The Student or Student Organization is required to provide reimbursement by dollar amount, by transfer of property, or by provision of services to the University or a member of the University community in accordance with the nature of the violation and in an amount not in excess of actual expenses, damages, or losses incurred.
(6) Restrictions: Removal from a Student Organization, denial of entry to specific University facilities or other restrictions consistent with the violation committed. For a Student Organization, restrictions may include denial of specific University privileges including but not limited to sponsored social activities, sponsored parties or philanthropy, participation in intramurals, representing the University and any travel in connection with such representation, recruitment, membership or representation on a governing council, use of space for a meeting or event on campus, participation in competition and events, and receipt of institutional funding.
(7) No Contact Order: A No Contact Order is a directive to a Student or Students to refrain from any intentional contact, direct or indirect, with one or more designated persons through any means including personal contact, e-mail, telephone, or third parties.
(8) Academic Sanction: Students whose behavior is found to constitute Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty as defined in 576-015-0020(2) are subject to additional academic sanctions, which may include but are not limited to failing the course, removal from an academic department, or removal from a college. Academic sanctions are imposed by the instructor, department chair or dean and are noted on the Academic Dishonesty Report Form in accordance with Academic Regulation 15.
(9) Removal from a Class: A Student’s removal from a class may be temporary or permanent. Permanent removal from a class may be authorized by the Director of SCCS with concurrence from the Dean of the College in which the class is offered. A Student who is permanently removed from a class will receive a “W” (Withdrawal) on the academic transcript. No refunds for tuition or other class fees will be made.
(10) Conduct Probation: Placement on probationary status during which there is observation and review of behavior and the Student or Student Organization must demonstrate compliance with the Student Conduct Code. Terms of the Conduct Probation will be determined at the time the probation is imposed and may include additional sanctions including but not limited to loss of privileges, restrictions, restitution, and/or required educational activities.
(11) Conduct Suspension: (a) Deferred Suspension: Placement on deferred suspension status during which there is observation and review of behavior. If the Student or Student Organization is found to further violate the Student Conduct Code during this period, then the Student/Student Organization is suspended without further hearings. Deferred Suspension may be for a period of one term up to and including the remainder of a Student's enrollment at the University; Deferred Suspension for a Student Organization is generally for one year but may be up to three years.
(b) Suspension: (A) Student -- Exclusion from the University and all University property for a specified period of time. The Department of Public Safety will exclude the Student from OSU campus upon Suspension. Suspended Students are denied the privileges and services provided to currently enrolled Students, including residing in University-owned or recognized Student housing, attending class, or using other University services or facilities. Suspension is generally for one year; however, the period of Suspension may be specified for any period of time; (B) Student Organization -- Loss of University recognition or registration for a specified period of time. The Organization must comply with all sanctions prior to being registered or recognized again. While a Student Organization is suspended it may not use University resources; (C) The conditions of Suspension take effect immediately after the Student or Student Organization has been informed of the decision. If an appeal is filed, the imposition of the Suspension will be delayed until the conclusion of the appeal process. However, if a pending conduct hearing or appeal may result in Suspension as determined by the Director of SCCS, awarding of a Student’s academic degree will be postponed pending the outcome of the conduct hearing.
(12) Expulsion: Permanent Conduct Suspension.
(13) Degree Revocation. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
576-015-0035 Readmission After Suspension A Student suspended for misconduct and wishing to return to the University after the suspension period must notify the Director of SCCS in writing. The notification should include a description of the Student's activities since the suspension went into effect. If the Director of SCCS certifies that the terms of suspension have been met, the Student may apply for readmission through the regular process.
576-015-0040 Record (1) All Student Conduct Code violations incurring sanctions include the creation of a conduct record. Sanctions at the level of Conduct Probation and above, place the Student or Student Organization outside of "good standing" with the University for the duration of the sanction. Multiple sanctions may be imposed where appropriate.
(2) Suspension or expulsion will be noted in a Student's general academic record within the Registrar's Office by means of a Conduct Action Form which indicates the reason for the Suspension. The suspended Student may include in the record an explanation for the action taken by the University. As stipulated in OAR-166-475-0110(38), case files involving Expulsion or Degree Revocation are retained for 75 years; case files involving Suspension are retained for 10 years; all other conduct case files are retained for 5 years.
576-015-0043 Notice (1) Upon receiving a complaint or report that a Student or Student Organization may have violated the Student Conduct Code, the Director of SCCS or the Office of Equity and Inclusion (“OEI”) will notify the Student/Student Organization in writing of the alleged violation(s). The notice will inform the Student or Student Organization of the rule(s) said to have been violated and a description of the acts or omissions alleged to have been in violation of the Student Conduct Code.
(2) If the Director of SCCS determines the alleged violation(s) of 576-015-0020(1)– (5), (8)– (10), or (12)– (23) may result in Suspension or Expulsion, the notice described in subsection (1) will set a time and place for a SCCS Committee hearing. If the conduct at issue has also given rise to alleged violations of 576-015-0020(6), (7) or (11), this notice may be sent by the Office of Equity and Inclusion pursuant to subsection (3). The period of time between the hearing date and the accused Student's or Student Organization’s receipt of the notice must be at least 72 hours. The Director of SCCS will notify the Student/Student Organization that the SCCS Committee Hearing may be waived and, in its place, the case heard by the Director of SCCS or designee.
(3) If the Office of Equity and Inclusion (“OEI”) determines the alleged violation(s) of 576-015- 0020(6), (7) or (11) may result in Suspension or Expulsion, the notice described in subsection (1) will set forth a time and place for a hearing with a Hearing Officer assigned by the Office of Equity and Inclusion pursuant to the process set forth in 576-015-0052. The period of time between the hearing and the accused Student's or Student Organization’s receipt of the notice must be at least 72 hours. (4) If there is an allegation of academic dishonesty as defined in 576-015-0020(2), the Director of SCCS will determine what conduct proceeding is appropriate. If there is a record of a previous incident of academic dishonesty, the Director of SCCS will send written notice to the Student of a SCCS Committee hearing, as described in subsections (1) and (2) of this rule, and 576-015-0050.
576-015-0045 Determination by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards (1) If the Student or Student Organization receiving notice under 576-015-0043(2) elects to have the case heard by the Director of SCCS or designee, the Student/Student Organization will be informed of the evidence of the violation(s) and will be given an opportunity to explain the behavior. The Student/Student Organization may bring any third party advisor to any meetings so long as the availability of the advisor does not hamper the timeliness of the hearing. The Student/Student Organization will be expected to speak for him/herself or themselves at all times.
(2) If the Student or Student Organization fails to meet with the Director of SCCS or designee, the Director may take conduct action in the Student's/Student Organization’s absence.
(3) The accused Student or Student Organization will be informed orally or in writing of the decision and will be informed of the right to appeal to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, pursuant to 576-015-0060.
576-015-0050 Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) Committee Hearing (1) Students or Student Organizations who receive notice under 576-015-0043(2) may elect to participate in a SCCS Committee Hearing. Students or Student Organizations who receive notice under 576-015-0043(3) are subject to the process set forth in 576-015-0052.
(2) When an SCCS Committee hearing is called, the accused Student or Student Organization will appear before a panel of up to five faculty or staff and five Students appointed by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and the Associated Students of Oregon State University, respectively. The Bylaws of the SCCS Committee are available from the Vice Provost for Student Affairs or the SCCS office.
(3) All SCCS Committee hearings are closed and information presented along with all supporting documents will be disseminated internally only on a need to know basis and will not be disseminated externally except as required by law. The hearing is informal and does not follow administrative contested case or courtroom procedures.
(4) If the Student or Student Organization has been properly notified and fails to appear, the SCCS Committee may proceed with the hearing and conduct action may be taken.
(5) During the hearing, the accused Student or Student Organization may be accompanied by an advisor of the Student's/Student Organization’s choice. The advisor may be a faculty or staff member, fellow Student, parent, or any person of the Student's/Student Organization’s choice so long as the availability of the advisor does not hamper the timeliness of the hearing. The Student/Student Organization may choose to have an attorney serve as advisor, however the advisor does not represent the Student/Student Organization in a conduct hearing and the Student/Student Organization will be expected to speak for him/herself or themselves at all times.
(6) During the hearing, the Student or Student Organization has the opportunity to offer information and testimony on his/her/its own behalf. The Student/Student Organization also has the opportunity to review and respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented.
(7) The chairperson of the SCCS Committee, or designee, will decide any questions or objections to hearing procedures that are raised during the hearing.
(8) Members of the Committee may ask questions of any person present during the hearing and the chairperson will invite questions and comments from the accused Student/Student Organization and the victim-claimant if present. The chairperson may also invite questions or comments from advisors or others present. If the chairperson decides an essential person or piece of information is missing, the chairperson may decide to reconvene the hearing at the earliest practical time that the missing information will be available.
(9) After the chairperson has determined that all necessary information has been presented and questions answered, the Committee will go into executive session and all other persons will be excused. The Committee will determine, based on a preponderance of the evidence, whether or not it believes the accused Student/Student Organization is responsible for a violation of the Conduct Code and, if so, the Committee will reconvene with the accused Student/Student Organization and a representative of SCCS to consider what sanctions may be appropriate. The accused Student/Student Organization may waive his/her/their right to be present. The Committee may consider: (a) Evidence of any mitigating circumstances presented by the Student/Student Organization; and (b) Other relevant information, including but not limited to, evidence of prior violations of the Student Conduct Code presented by a representative of SCCS.
(10) The Committee will again go into executive session to make a decision about appropriate sanctions. The time between the conclusion of the hearing and the delivery of the recommendation to the Director of SCCS shall be no more than three days, excluding weekends and holidays. The Committee's decision will be in the form of a written recommendation to the Director of SCCS.
576-015-0052 Investigations and Determinations of Responsibility by the Office of Equity and Inclusion (1) The Office of Equity and Inclusion (“OEI”) will assign a Hearing Officer to investigate a Student or Student Organization’s alleged violation of 576-015-0020(6), (7) or (11). The Hearing Officer may also investigate and issue a determination of responsibility for other alleged conduct violations related to the incidents giving rise to the alleged violation of 576- 015-0020(6), (7) or (11). The Hearing Officer will review and consider all relevant evidence discovered through the Hearing Officer’s investigation, and may include but is not limited to, information provided by the survivor, witnesses, or the accused through interviews or otherwise;
(2) If the Hearing Officer determines that the alleged violation(s) may result in suspension or expulsion, the accused Student or Student Organization will be informed of the evidence of the violation(s) and will be given an opportunity to explain the behavior during a hearing with the Hearing Officer. During this hearing, the Student or Student Organization has the opportunity to offer information and testimony on his/her/its own behalf. The Student or Student Organization also has the opportunity to review and respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented, and to pose questions that the Hearing Officer may choose to later ask witnesses or the survivor;
(3) The Student or Student Organization may be accompanied by an advisor to any meeting so long as the availability of the advisor does not hamper the timeliness of the interview. The advisor may be a faculty or staff member, fellow Student, parent, or any person of the Student's or Student Organization’s choice. The Student or Student Organization may choose to have an attorney serve as advisor, however the advisor does not represent the Student or Student Organization in the hearing and the Student or Student Organization will be expected to speak for him or herself or themselves at all times.
(4) If the Student or Student Organization has been properly notified and fails to attend his or her hearing with the assigned Hearing Officer, the Hearing Officer may render a determination of responsibility without input from the accused Student or Student Organization.
(5) Hearings conducted by the Hearing Officer are closed and information presented along with all supporting documents will be disseminated internally only on a need to know basis and will not be disseminated externally except as required by law. The hearing is informal and does not follow administrative contested case or courtroom procedures.
(6) The Hearing Officer will decide any questions or objections to this process that are raised during the investigatory process;
(7) After the Hearing Officer has determined that all necessary information has been presented and questions answered, the Hearing Officer will determine, based on a preponderance of the evidence, whether or not he or she believes the accused Student/Student Organization is responsible for the alleged conduct violations;
(8) If the Hearing Officer determines that the Student or Student Organization is responsible for one or more of the alleged conduct violations, the Hearing Officer will recommend a sanction to the Director of SCCS. In considering what sanctions may be appropriate, the
Hearing Officer may consider: (a) Evidence of any mitigating circumstances presented by the Student/Student Organization; and (b) Other relevant information, including but not limited to, evidence of prior violations of the Student Conduct Code.
(9) The Hearing Officer will notify the Director of SCCS in writing of the Hearing Officer’s determination of responsibility and recommended sanction.
(10) Upon receiving the Hearing Officer’s recommended sanctions, the Director of SCCS may meet with the Student or Student Organization to hear evidence of any mitigating circumstances. The accused Student/Student Organization may waive his/her/their right to this meeting. The Director of SCCS will then affirm or modify the Hearing Officer’s recommended sanctions as the Director deems appropriate;
(11) The accused Student or Student Organization will be informed orally or in writing of the decision and will be informed of the right to appeal to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, pursuant to 576-015-0060.
576-015-0055 Hearing Officer(s) Contingency If the Vice Provost for Student Affairs or designee believes it is necessary, in order to schedule a timely hearing or because of a potential conflict of interest that might affect the ability of the SCCS Committee to conduct a fair hearing, he or she may appoint a hearing officer or officers to act in place of the SCCS Committee. The hearing officer(s) may be a faculty member or a professional from outside the University. The hearing officer(s) shall hear the case in accordance with these rules and shall recommend to the Director of SCCS appropriate action in each case.
576-015-0056 Emergency Action (1) The Director of SCCS or designee may, in coordination with the Department of Public Safety (“DPS”), take emergency action when necessary to secure the health or safety of other persons, or the Student against whom the action is taken (the accused Student) and there is an alleged violation of the Student Conduct Code. (2) Emergency Action includes but is not limited to: (a) Immediate Suspension from the University; (b) Restriction of the accused Student's presence on University property and/or at University events.
(3) At the time that the Emergency Action takes place, the Director of SCCS or designee shall: (a) Inform the accused Student of the reason for the Emergency Action; (b) Give the accused Student the opportunity to explain why an Emergency Action need not be taken; (c) Inform the accused Student that a preliminary hearing will take place according to section (4) of this rule, and that the accused Student will be informed of its time, place and date.
(4) The preliminary hearing shall take place within two business days of the Emergency Action. At this hearing the accused Student shall have a full opportunity to demonstrate to the Director of SCCS or designee and the Director of DPS or designee that none of the conditions specified in section (1) of this rule apply. As with other proceedings, the accused Student may be accompanied by an advisor, but must speak for him/herself at all times.
(5) Based on the reasonable evaluation of the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, the Director of SCCS or designee shall notify the accused Student within 24 hours of the decision to: (a) Dissolve the Emergency Action and take no further action; or (b) Dissolve the Emergency Action but proceed to a full hearing regarding the accused Student's behavior as prescribed in the Student Conduct Code; or (c) Sustain the Emergency Action until such time as a formal hearing regarding the accused Student's conduct may be held, but not to exceed two weeks.
(6) Formal hearings subsequent to an Emergency Action shall occur no later than ten (10) business days after the preliminary hearing and shall be administered pursuant to 576-015- 0050 to 576-015-0055.
(7) If the Student Conduct Committee or a hearing officer recommends that the restriction on the accused Student's housing or enrollment be removed, the Student will not be assessed fees for reinstatement.
576-015-0057 Notice of Decision and Rights of Victim (1) The University will make an effort to consider the rights and needs of the victim, if there is one, in decisions related to restitution or other sanctions.
(2) If any sanction beyond a verbal warning is imposed after a conduct hearing, the accused Student will be given or sent a letter confirming the decision and University expectations.
576-015-0060 Conduct Action Appeals (1) Appeals of the decision of the Director of SCCS or Hearing Officer shall be made to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs whose decision is final. In appeals concerning Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs will confer with the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and International programs or designee before the decision is made.
(2) Appeals must be in writing and filed with the Vice Provost for Student Affairs within 15 calendar days following the date the action is taken.
(3) The request for an appeal must include specific justification, including: errors, failure to consider all of the evidence presented, or any other action, including any new evidence not known at the time of the original hearing, which denied the Student a fair hearing.
ACADEMICS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES (ASA)
Full-time academic counselors are in charge of the academic support of assigned sports, providing direction and resources in a supportive, structured environment. Our counselors work with students on transition issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution in a proactive manner. We strive to create a collaborative environment with campus departments and divisions to help student-athletes integrate into the OSU community. ASA academic counselors are particularly aware of issues of transition, adjustment and retention. All of these services are provided to athletes by the University without charge. For detailed information, please visit our website at http://oregonstate.edu/studentathlete.
Academics for Student-Athletes Staff
Clint Edwards (541) 760-9920 Clint. [email protected] Learning Services Counselor
Dr. Kate Halischak (541) 737-9338 [email protected] Director
Natalie Nakic (541) 737-1112 [email protected] Head Academic Counselor for Football
Mandi Rodriguez (541) 737-4026 [email protected] Academic Counselor
Darr Tucknott (541) 737-1106 [email protected] Academic Counselor
Paul Yager (541) 737-1103 [email protected] Academic Counselor
TBA (541) 737-1104 Academic Counselor
TBA (541) 737-XXXX Learning Specialist
TBA (541) 737-XXXX Learning Specialist
TOPICS REGARDING ACADEMICS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
FACILITATED STUDY & TUTORIAL PROGRAMS ASA provides appropriate learning assistance for all student-athletes. Our learning services (Mentor Program, Facilitated Study and Tutorial Programs) accommodate the varying schedules and needs of student-athletes. Our goal is to help all student-athletes develop strong academic skills and become independent learners.
The Mentor Program assists first-year and academic struggling student-athletes in developing the skills necessary to be successful both on and off the field. Goals include, but are not limited to, enhancing time management and organizational skills, developing effective study practices, and providing strategies for learning based on the student-athlete’s individual academic needs. Meetings take place twice per week and allow for the ASA staff to monitor progress and assist each student-athlete more efficiently.
The Facilitated Study Program, and the study facilitators who work within the program, assists student-athletes with time management, goal setting, and planning for the term within the context of current coursework. The target audiences of this program are first year students as well as students of any year who demonstrate academic need. Students outside of these audiences who wish to participate are welcome on a space-available basis. Individual and group tutoring sessions through our Tutorial Program help students understand specific course content. For up to date information on learning services, please visit http://oregonstate.edu/studentathlete/learningservices.
SCHOLARSHIP POLICY (15 Segments of Athletics Aid) Initially enrolled, first year scholarship student-athletes are funded to the completion of their first degree up to a maximum of 15 segments (transfer student-athletes receive prorated segments). Most student-athlete’s graduate before their aid is exhausted and most do not receive post-baccalaureate funding. Participation in the BEST Bridge Program in the Summer prior to a student-athlete’s initial full-time enrollment at OSU does not count against the student-athlete’s segment allocation. Each quarter in the academic year (Fall, Winter & Spring) count as one segments, while each summer term counts as one-half of a segment.
A student-athlete whose primary major is Bioengineering, Biological & Ecological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering will be afforded 16 segments because their degree will require the completion of 192 credits. The Associate Athletic Director of Compliance will determine a prorated number of segments for transfer student-athletes dependent upon the number of full time academic year terms completed prior to enrollment at OSU.
Exceptions to this policy will be made on a case by case basis. The student-athlete must demonstrate via the petition process to the standing committee why they need additional time to complete the necessary academic course load. If you are on an athletic scholarship and want to calculate your remaining aid, visit http://oregonstate.edu/studentathlete/compliance#15segments.
ACADEMIC ADVISING FOR YOUR MAJOR An academic advising appointment with your college/major department advisor is necessary PRIOR to enrolling in classes. Here you will receive the guidance needed to make degree progress. It is best to schedule an appointment early on in the term. One way to remember when to schedule an appointment is to call your academic advisor’s office on or around the following days: Halloween (Oct. 31st) Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th) Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)
For up-to-date information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/main/current-students/academic- advising.
ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE INFORMATION
COLLEGE LOCATION PHONE Agriculture Sciences Strand 147 541-737-2211 Business Austin Hall 122 541-737-3716 Education Furman 104 541-737-4661 Educational Opportunities Program Waldo 337 541-737-3628 Engineering (Major Specific) 541-737-5236 Extended Campus/Distance Ed Library 4943 541-737-2676 Forestry Peavy 248 541-737-2004 Honors College Linc 443 541-737-6414 Liberal Arts Gilkey 213 541-737-0561 Public Health & Human Sciences Women’s Bldg 105 541-737-8900 Science Kidder 128 541-737-4811 UESP Waldo 102 541-737-8144
DECLARING/CHANGING YOUR MAJOR To change or declare a major, you must complete a “Change of Undergraduate Academic Program” form and have it signed by the college in to which you are transferring. For up-to- date information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/academic-program.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES Student-athletes have priority registration privileges, allowing you to enroll in courses early during the seventh week of each term. You MUST enroll during your designated priority registration period. Note: you must be enrolled in courses for the upcoming term prior to collecting a scholarship check. For dates and procedures visit http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/priority-registration.
CLASS ATTENDANCE AND PERFORMANCE Under NCAA guidelines, it is impermissible to miss class for an on-campus practice. You should be aware that the faculty cooperates with the Athletic Department in reporting unexcused absences by the student-athletes. Some classes (especially COMM, BUS, & PS) have a No-Show Drop Policy. If you do not show up to class, you MAY be automatically dropped from that class.
At the beginning of the term present your Travel Letters detailing when you will be absent due to travel or competition. Discuss and understand plans for taking tests early or making up assigned work. Make an appointment by the third week of the quarter to meet with your instructor for the chance to discuss your progress in the course, ask questions about the course content, ask for suggestions to help you study the material and prepare for tests or papers. By visiting an instructor in his/her office, you signal that you are interested in the course and are making an effort to be successful!
Plan to allow sufficient time to read, review, research, write, revise, and study. Consult with your ASA academic counselor to arrange learning assistance.
CLASS ABSENCES DUE TO ATHLETIC TRAVEL Departmental Travel Letters are issued each term notifying your instructors that you will miss class as part of a team representing Oregon State. The letters list the exact class dates missed due to athletic competitions. It is your responsibility to give these letters to all instructors. When an unavoidable conflict exists, you and the instructor should seek a resolution which permits you to address the course requirement and participate in the athletic competition. You can facilitate this resolution by handing in any assignments that may become due during the travel period prior to traveling. If you will miss an exam or quiz during the travel period, you must make appropriate arrangements with your instructor prior to traveling. A member of the coaching staff or an administrator may proctor exams on the road with the permission of your instructor. Your ASA academic counselor can help coordinate this process.
GRADE PROGRESS REPORTS FROM FACULTY Grade checks will be sent to your professors. This occurs several times each term. This information will be used to counsel you regarding your academic progress and assist you with strategies for improving your grades.
ELIGIBILITY STATUS At the conclusion of each term, after grades have been posted, your eligibility status is reviewed by the University Registrar, Compliance, and Academics for Student-athletes. At this time, you will be informed if there are any problems concerning your eligibility status. FOOTBALL – at the conclusion of each Fall term you must have passed 8 countable credits in order to be eligible for the next competitive season. BASEBALL – in addition to the eligibility benchmarks below, you must be eligible to compete before the start of Fall term in order to be eligible to compete at any point in the following academic year. Academic minimum standards for NCAA & OSU athletic eligibility are: By the start of your 2nd year: Must have passed 27 quarter credits during the previous academic year (cannot include summer school) In addition to the 27 credits, must have passed at least 9 more credits for a total of 36 quarter credits (may include summer school) Must have 1.80 or better cumulative GPA Must pass 6 degree counting credits per term (certified each term) A maximum of 6 quarter hours of remedial courses may be used in the first year By the start of your 3rd year: Must have a MAJOR declared Must have completed 40% of degree requirements Must passed 27 quarter credits during the previous academic year (cannot include summer school) Must have 1.90 or better cumulative GPA (certified each term) Must pass 6 degree counting credits per term (certified each term) By the start of your 4th year: Must have completed 60% of degree requirements Must passed 27 quarter credits during the previous academic year (cannot include summer school) Must have 2.00 or better cumulative GPA (certified each term) Must pass 6 degree counting credits per term (certified each term) By the start of your 5th year: Must have completed 80% of degree requirements Must passed 27 quarter credits during the previous academic year (cannot include summer school) Must have 2.00 or better cumulative GPA (certified each term) Must pass 6 degree counting credits per term (certified each term)
CLASS STANDING A student who has earned at least 45 credits is classified as a sophomore. A student who has earned at least 90 credits is classified as a junior. A student who has earned at least 135 credits is classified as a senior.
GRADE POINTS To calculate term and OSU GPAs, visit http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/gpa-calculator.
GRADING OPTION CHANGES: A/F to S/U All courses are graded either A/F or P/N as designated by the department offering the course. Students may change the A/F grading basis to an S/U grading basis with the approval of their college Head Advisor. The deadline for changing the grading basis is Friday of the 7th week of classes. We caution students to use this grading basis wisely, as some majors or minors will not allow students to take S/U courses in this mode. There is a limit on the number of S/U credits counted towards graduation. You MUST seek advice from your ASA academic counselor before you change a class to S/U as it may affect your eligibility. For up-to-date information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/change-grading-basis.
REPEATING COURSE WORK Courses may be repeated once for grade replacement. Repeated classes may be counted only once for eligibility. Both grades will appear on the academic record, but only the second grade will be counted in the cumulative grade point average and toward graduation requirements. Courses taken more than two times will appear on the academic record but not count in the cumulative grade point average. Regardless of the number of times a course is repeated, credits earned will be counted only once for graduation requirements. Recognized repeatable courses, such as activity courses, research, seminars, and selected topics, do not come under this restriction. A student receiving an A-F grade can only replace such a grade in the GPA calculation with another A-F grade (not with an S/U grade.)
CLASS WITHDRAWALS You should NOT drop a class without the approval of your ASA academic counselor as changes in your class schedule may result in an NCAA violation and forfeiture of team competition(s). If you choose to withdraw from a course and you drop below 12 credits for the current term, you are ineligible to practice and compete and you will not receive your scholarship check. You must be enrolled in 12 credits per term in order to remain eligible. The deadline to withdraw from a course is the end of the 7th week of classes.
ACADEMIC WARNING/PROBATION/SUSPENSION Oregon State University expects students to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion. At the conclusion of each term, grade point averages are calculated and academic standings are determined. Students whose standings evidence a lack of satisfactory progress will be warned of this condition. Academic Warning: Students with a term GPA below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning. Academic Probation: Students who have completed two or more terms at OSU and have an OSU cumulative GPA below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation. Students who attain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better are removed from Academic Probation. Academic Suspension: Students who are on Academic Probation and have a subsequent term GPA below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Suspension. Academic Suspension is recorded on the student’s academic record. Students who are academically suspended are denied all the privileges of the institution and of all organizations in any way connected to it, including any university-recognized living group. Reinstatement to the University: Suspended students will be considered for reinstatement to the university after two years or completion of a minimum of 24 quarter credits of transferable college-level work at an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 2.5 or above. For up-to-date information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/academic-standing-0
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work. Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. Academic dishonesty includes: Cheating - use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids OR an act of deceit by which a student attempts to misrepresent mastery of academic effort or information. This includes unauthorized copying or collaboration on a test or assignment or using prohibited materials and texts. Fabrication - falsification or invention of any information (including falsifying research, inventing or exaggerating data and listing incorrect or fictitious references). Assisting - helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty. This includes paying or bribing someone to acquire a test or assignment, changing someone's grades or academic records, or taking a test/doing an assignment for someone else (or allowing someone to do these things for you). Tampering - altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents. Plagiarism - representing the words or ideas of another person as one's own OR presenting someone else's words, ideas, artistry, or data as one's own. This includes copying another person's work (including unpublished material) without appropriate referencing, presenting someone else's opinions and theories as one's own, or working jointly on a project, then submitting it as one's own. For up-to-date information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/academic- misconduct.
LEARNING DISABILITIES If you have a documented learning disability, you may seek services at Disability Access Services. For up-to-date information, visit http://ds.oregonstate.edu/.
TEXTBOOK LOAN Textbooks purchased as part of an athletic scholarship are the property of the Athletic Department and must be returned at the end of each term.
To obtain your textbooks: 1. Visit Academics for Student-athletes, 3rd Floor, Beth Ray Center to receive your stamped book list and textbook approval. 2. Then take the stamped book list to the OSU Beaver Store. Be sure to have your student ID card with you. Gather all your required books, and take them to the counter along with your stamped book list. If books or materials required by your professor cannot be found in the bookstore, you will need to work with the Compliance Office, 131 Gill Coliseum, for purchasing options. Please note that your scholarship cannot pay to replace any lost books; the cost to replace them is your responsibility.
To return your books: 1. You must return your books at the conclusion of your final exams (no later than 5 pm on Friday of Finals Week). Notice will be sent in Dead Week regarding return process.
CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTERS
The Beth Ray Center for Academic Support First Floor: General purpose classroom, computer lab, student lounge and commons. Location of weekday and weekend after-hours tutoring.
Second Floor: Academic Success Center: Writing Center, Supplemental Instruction, and additional services. On Monday through Thursday evenings throughout the academic year, this floor also houses the Evening Study Program.
Third Floor: Academics for Student-athletes Academic Counselors’ Offices Evening Study Program Open study areas and study rooms Weekday tutoring spaces Laptop checkout (for use in the Beth Ray Center) Student ID required for entry after 5pm.
The Valley Library | 541-737-3432 Academic Year Hours: Open Sunday 10:00 am – Friday 10:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Student ID required for entry midnight – 7am.
The Valley Library Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) The CLC and The Learning Commons include a variety of services to help students. Visit http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/clc/ for current hours and offerings.
Academic Success Center (ASC) | 541-737-2272 | Waldo 102 Visit http://success.oregonstate.edu for services. For academic success resources on the web, visit the ASC’s Learning Corner http://success.oregonstate.edu/learning-corner.
Counseling & Psychological Services | 541-737-2131 | 5th Floor of Snell Hall Visit http://oregonstate.edu/counsel/ for more information.
EOP Learning Center | 541-737-3628 | Waldo 337 Visit http://oregonstate.edu/dept/eop/ for more information.
Math Learning Center | 541-737-4946 | Kidder Hall 108 Visit http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/mlc for more information.
The Writing Center | 541-737-5640 | Valley Library The Writing Center’s On-Line Writing Lab is http://cwl.oregonstate.edu/owl.php . The Writing Center’s writing tips and reference information page http://writingcenter.oregonstate.edu/writing-tips-and-handouts. The Writing Center’s link to other writing information, such as citation rules, grammar, scientific writing, etc., is http://writingcenter.oregonstate.edu/other-web-resources.
Computer Labs are in Valley Library (located in the Information Commons), Milne Computer Center, Peavy Hall, and Austin Hall.
Can’t get to a computer lab, but need to use specific software for a course? Log into OSU’s RemoteApps (http://is.oregonstate.edu/learning-technologies/remoteapps) anytime from your own computer for access to software licensed by the university.
COMPLIANCE
NCAA RULES & REGULATIONS Every student-athlete is subject to NCAA, Pac-12 and Oregon State University rules and requirements that can affect your collegiate eligibility. Your coach, the Compliance Office, OSU’s NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative, and the Director of Athletics work together to ensure adherence to all NCAA and PAC-12 Conference rules and regulations regarding eligibility. These policies, some of which are outlined in this section, may change on a yearly basis. The Athletic Department’s Compliance Services Office will meet with you in the fall to discuss NCAA rules and regulations. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations, and to maintain compliance with these regulations.
The easiest way to avoid an NCAA rules violation is to ask a coach or staff member before you enter into any situation or accept any sort of potential benefit. Involvement in a rules violation can have serious effects on your eligibility to practice, compete, or receive an athletic scholarship. Protect yourself and your team by talking to your coaches, sport administrator, or Compliance Services staff members whenever a question arises.
NCAA ORIENTATION MEETING Before the first day of practice each year, an NCAA orientation meeting will be held for your team. At this time, rules and procedures are explained and any questions you may have concerning eligibility are answered. You will also be asked to complete and sign NCAA and OSU forms. You may not participate in intercollegiate athletics unless you have participated in your team’s NCAA orientation meeting or met individually with the Compliance Office.
ELIGIBILITY CLOCK Division I student-athletes have five calendar years in which to complete four seasons of competition in a sport. The five-year clock begins when the student-athlete first enrolls as a full-time student at any collegiate institution and is continuous until the clock expires. There are few exceptions to this rule – your clock could pause with time spent in the armed services, an official church mission, study abroad program, cooperative educational work experience for credit, or pregnancy.
FULL TIME ENROLLMENT NCAA rules require student-athletes to be a full-time degree seeking student in order to represent Oregon State in athletics practice, competition, or to receive athletics aid. This means student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of course work at OSU. Student-athletes are NOT eligible to practice, compete, or receive athletics aid, if at any time: They withdraw from Oregon State University; Their registration or admission is canceled; or Their registration at Oregon State falls below 12 credits. A student-athlete in his/her final term of enrollment and attempting the final classes required for graduation is exempt from the 12-hour rule. During the first week of a term student- athletes may be enrolled in less than a full time program of study and continue to practice, but not compete.
Status as a Degree Partnership Program student may impact your eligibility for intercollegiate athletics. Please consult with the OSU Compliance Office if you were admitted to the institution as a DPP student.
PROGRESS TOWARDS DEGREE In order to remain eligible for competition a student-athlete must continue to make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Eligibility for competition shall be determined based on satisfactory completion of specific criteria as listed under the Academics for Student-athletes - Eligibility Status Section.
TRANSFER POLICY NCAA Bylaws specify the process of responding to a student-athlete’s request (hereafter, “Request”) to contact another institution's athletic department and/or use the one-time transfer exception to be immediately eligible to play at a new institution, where applicable. Bylaws 13.1.1.3 and 14.5.5.2.10 indicate that institutions shall grant or deny a student-athlete’s Request within seven (7) business days of the institution’s receipt of such a Request. The policy and procedures set forth below have been developed to facilitate and fulfill the transfer requirements prescribed by the NCAA.
The general policy of the Athletic Department is to deny Requests to: institutions in the conference in which the requesting student-athlete’s team competes (e.g., the Pac-12 or MPSF Conferences); or future scheduled opponents in the sports of baseball, basketball, football, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball and volleyball where the non-conference schedule for the future academic years has already been set (e.g. opponents in which competition contracts have been agreed upon).
Otherwise, the Athletic Department will generally approve and support, to the extent permissible under NCAA and conference rules, Requests for immediate eligibility at any institution requested by the student-athlete.
The Athletic Department will also generally approve the Request and support, to the extent permissible under NCAA and conference rules, a request for immediate eligibility at any institution requested by the student-athlete when the student-athlete: is a non-recruited walk-on who did not receive athletic aid during his or her enrollment at OSU, had his or her OSU athletic aid reduced or cancelled in the present or immediately preceding quarter for a reason other than voluntary withdrawal, suspension or expulsion from OSU, was removed from his or her team by the Athletic Department, has had his or her sports team discontinued, experienced a significant and documented family medical or financial emergency of a continuing duration (i.e., a period of time in excess of one quarter), or is supported by the athletic administration based on specific circumstances
PROCEDURE REGARDING APPROVALS OR DENIALS
If a student-athlete seeks to contact another institution's athletic department and/or use the one-time transfer exception, the following policies and procedures must be followed: 1. The student-athlete must make a written Request for permission to contact other institutions about a possible transfer and/or release to use the one-time transfer exception. This Request must be sent or delivered to the Athletic Director/Sport Administrator and the Office of Athletic Compliance. NOTE: “Written Request” for purposes of this policy shall include handwritten or typed letters signed and dated sent via regular mail, fax, or hand delivered, as well as emails from the student-athlete's personal email account; however, a written request shall not include text messages or any other form of social media message [Twitter direct message, Facebook post, etc.]. 2. Upon receipt of such a written Request, the Office of Athletic Compliance will follow- up with the Athletic Director and the Head Coach to determine what consent and/or release, if any, will be given to the student-athlete. 3. A decision regarding the Request shall be made no later than seven (7) business days after the Request is received; and the student-athlete shall be issued a written response denying, approving, or partially approving the Request within the seven (7) business day period. The student-athlete will be made aware of their right to appeal a denial of a Request at this time. NOTE: The seven (7) business day period commences the first day after the receipt of the Request and the period does not include weekends or national holidays.
RIGHT TO APPEAL: Pursuant to Bylaws 13.1.1.3.1 and 14.5.5.2.10.1, student-athletes shall have the right to appeal any denial of a Request. 1. A student-athlete may appeal a denial or partial granting of a request by providing a written request to the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Athletic Director and Office of Athletic Compliance within ten (10) business days of receipt of the denial letter [see the definition of “written request” above]; 2. Upon receipt of a request for appeal, the Faculty Athletics Representative shall assemble the hearing panel and schedule the hearing. The FAR shall chair the appeal hearing and shall provide written results of the hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the student-athlete’s request. Written results of the hearing may be provided to the student-athlete’s email address. The hearing panel shall be composed of members of the Athletic Compliance Committee. No Athletic Department personnel shall be part of the hearing panel. 3. In addition to the FAR and the panel members, the appealing student-athlete, representative(s) from the Athletic Department (the student-athlete’s coach, Sport Administrator, and/or the Athletic Director or his designee), University counsel, Athletic Compliance and relevant witnesses may attend the hearing. a. The student-athlete shall be provided the opportunity to actively participate [e.g. in person, via telephone], in and at the hearing; b. The student-athlete may have one or both of his or her parents/guardians accompany him or her to the appeal hearing; and c. Absent the approval of the Faculty Athletics Representative, no other individuals shall be permitted to attend the hearing.
INSTITUTIONAL DEFAULT: If OSU fails to respond to a student-athlete’s written Request within seven (7) business days, or fails to conduct the hearing or provide written results within fifteen (15) business days of the request for a hearing, the Request shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission or release to the student-athlete.
EXPECTATIONS AFTER REQUEST: Student-athletes should expect to no longer have access to athletic facilities once a request to contact other institutions is made. This includes, but is not limited to, access to locker rooms, practice/competition facilities, the Sports Performance Center and Performance Table meals. Student-athletes who request permission to contact will also no longer receive complimentary tickets to OSU athletic events. Access to the Beth Ray Center, Academics for Student-Athletes and the Athletic Training Center will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Should a student- athlete require treatment for an injury sustained while participating in their sport, the student- athlete may have access to the Athletic Training Center through resolution of the injury or the end of their full-time enrollment, whichever occurs first.
NON-ATHLETICS FINANCIAL AID Athletically related grant-in-aid, as well as other forms of financial assistance administered by the Office of Financial Aid, may be provided to assist with the cost of attendance. To apply for federal financial aid at OSU, student-athletes must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. The application form is available in January on-line at www.fafsa.gov. FAFSA forms received by the central federal processor between January 1 – February 1 have the best chance of receiving the school’s limited campus-based priority funding. Since some scholarships require FAFSA information, all entering students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by February 1.
Below are examples of non-athletics aid that may be possible to receive, even if you are receiving an athletic scholarship: Institutional Scholarships / Grants Non-Institutional Scholarships / Grants State / Federal Grants Federal / Parent Loans Every scholarship and grant that a student-athlete receives will be evaluated to make sure the award conforms to NCAA regulations. Additionally, there are NCAA restrictions for combinations of OSU Athletics Aid and other OSU scholarships and grants. Contact the Compliance Office should you have any questions.
ADDITIONAL NOTES – NON-ATHLETICS AID Any student attending Oregon State may become ineligible to receive federal aid (e.g., Pell Grant) if his/her OSU Overall GPA is below 2.0; A student-athlete who receives both athletics aid and university-based academic awards must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to continue to combine the awards; and All sources of outside financial aid that a student-athlete receives (with the exception of funding directly provided to the student-athlete from his/her immediate family) must go through Oregon State University’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
NCAA STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND A fund established by the NCAA to assist eligible student-athletes with financing special needs is available for student-athletes to utilize as authorized by the OSU Compliance Office. Various uses of the fund include: Annual pre-determined allowance that is not otherwise covered by the Cost of Attendance for eligible student-athletes. The allowance can be requested by student- athletes annually in the fall through the Compliance Services Office; Expendable course supplies (e.g., notebooks); Rental of non-expendable course supplies required for a given course (e.g., calculator); Cost associated with one graduate school exam (e.g., GRE); Medical and dental costs not covered by another insurance program; and Costs associated with a family emergency in the student’s immediate family Please inquire with the Compliance Services Office about additional uses of the Student Assistance Fund.
ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID SCHOLARSHIPS OSU’s athletics programs are provided with a specific number of scholarships in accordance with NCAA and OSU budgetary restrictions. These grants are officially awarded by the University’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head coach and the approval of the Director of Athletics. An athletic scholarship is restricted to education expenses consisting of tuition and fees, room, board, required course-related books, and other miscellaneous expenses up to the cost of attendance. All athletics scholarships offered to student-athletes at OSU can range from single year to multi-year awards.
RENEWAL / NON-RENEWAL OF ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Renewal, reduction, or non-renewal of an athletics scholarship must be made on or before July 1 st at the conclusion of the period of the athletic award. In the case of a non-renewal or reduction of an athletics grant-in-aid, student-athletes will be given the opportunity to appeal per NCAA and University guidelines. Instructions regarding how an appeal can be initiated will be included within the body of the non-renewal or reduction letter provided to the student- athlete at the time of the non-renewal or reduction. Athletics scholarship cannot be canceled for an athletics reason or because of injury, illness, or other medical reason.
Possible Reasons for Reductions or Non-Renewal An athletics grant-in-aid scholarship can be reduced or canceled at the conclusion of the period of the award or during the period of the award if a student-athlete: Renders himself/herself ineligible for intercollegiate practice and/or competition; Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent, financial aid agreement, or any other document; Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; Voluntarily withdraws from a sport for personal reasons; or Fails to comply with any other conditions outlined in the financial aid agreement.
Signing a financial aid agreement with another institution constitutes a voluntary withdrawal under this policy and may form the basis for a reduction or non-renewal of financial aid.
SUMMER SCHOOL The OSU Department of Athletics may award summer athletic grant-in-aid scholarships to deserving student-athletes during the institution’s summer term. The Department of Athletics will base the awarding of summer scholarships upon the following: The number of remaining segments to complete an OSU undergraduate degree per the Scholarship Policy (Policy available in handbook). Recommendations by the Head Coach and the Associate AD – Academic Services The student-athlete’s level of academic performance and/or improvement
Summer school scholarships are based on the student-athlete’s actual enrollment in summer school. Finally, OSU’s Department of Athletics has the following restrictions in addition to the NCAA regulations pertaining to summer school financial aid: The department funding will be provided for approved courses only; and The Department of Athletics reserves the right to charge student-athletes for tuition costs associated with non-passing grades (including F, I, N, U, and W).
EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY AND MEDICAL NONCOUNTER AID Oregon State University’s Department of Athletics is committed to seeing that each individual student-athlete meets his/her educational goals while finishing the requirements for an undergraduate degree. The requirements and expectations of this program include, but are not limited to, the following: Exhausted Eligibility and Medical Non-counter aid for student-athletes who qualify is not guaranteed; The Department may request an official academic plan signed by the Head Advisor in the student-athlete’s college/major; The purpose of Exhausted Eligibility and Medical Non-counter aid is to assist with the student-athlete’s ability to graduate in the most expedient manner possible; thus a student-athlete receiving Exhausted Eligibility and Medical Non-counter aid should expect to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours per term; Exhausted Eligibility and Medical Non-counter scholarships will be awarded on a term- by-term basis; thus the student-athlete will need to demonstrate satisfactory progress in order to be renewed for a subsequent term; Each student-athlete will be evaluated based upon his/her Head Coach’s recommendation, whether the student-athlete has met NCAA continuing eligibility standards, and approval by the Sport Supervisor, and Compliance Office; and The expectation of the Department of Athletics is that every student-athlete should be on target to complete his/her undergraduate requirements by the conclusion of the student-athlete’s 15th segment of undergraduate enrollment. (See Scholarship Policy— Available in handbook).
POST-ELIGIBILITY FINANCIAL AID A former student-athlete who has not graduated should contact the Compliance Office regarding the NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship program. The NCAA provides financial assistance to former student-athletes with 50% of their graduation requirements or higher. Further, there is an application process for financial aid. Contact the compliance office for more information.
STIPEND CHECKS If you are receiving a stipend check in lieu of campus room/board, checks will be available the first business day of each month during the academic year. You may pick up your check in the Business Office (Gill Coliseum, Room 201) by presenting a valid student ID. All stipend checks must be picked up in person.
BILLING STATEMENTS – OSU CHARGES THAT CANNOT BE COVERED There are always questions about what expenses are covered when a student-athlete is on an athletic scholarship. At a maximum, only required tuition and fees, the use of required books, room, board, and miscellaneous expenses up to the cost of attendance can be provided. Some examples of charges that the Department of Athletics cannot cover include: Unreturned books Loss of OSU issued athletics gear / equipment Dorm contract liquidation fee Vehicle Registration fee and parking fines Library / Bookroom fine Fines related to damage to University property – including dorm room OSU ID or room key replacement fees or deposits Treatment related to non-athletics injuries Money charged back to student accounts for errors in refunding If qualifies for Student-Athlete Assistance Fund dollars, failure to provide receipt/documentation of use of funds in pre-approved manners Music course fees (Native American flute or drum fees) Most colleges have moved to a tiered credit system. Partial tuition scholarships may not cover all tuition charges based on these calculations. Additional credit hours may be the student-athlete’s responsibility.
NON-PASSING GRADE COURSE FEES Student-athletes who receive a non-passing grade (including grades of F, I, N, U, or W) in an individual course may be subject to being fined by the Department of Athletics for the tuition costs associated with the course.
STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT All student-athletes that hold employment during their time as a student-athlete, both during the academic year and the summer, must complete the student-athlete employment form and provide it to the Compliance Office. General NCAA regulations regarding student-athlete employment include the following: A student-athlete (SA) may only be compensated for work actually performed; A student-athlete may only be compensated at a rate similar to the “going rate of pay” in the locality for similar services; A student-athlete’s compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame, or personal following that he/she has obtained because of his/her athletics ability.
EMPLOYMENT – SPORTS CAMPS & CLINICS In order for a student-athlete to work at an OSU camp or clinic, he/she must meet the following guidelines: The student-athlete must perform duties that are of a general supervisory nature; Compensation provided to the student-athlete shall be similar to the going rate of pay for camp counselors of like teaching ability and experience; A student-athlete who only lectures or demonstrates at a camp or clinic may not receive compensation for his/her appearance; and A student-athlete may not own or operate his/her camp or clinic.
EMPLOYMENT – PRIVATE LESSONS (Fee-for-Lesson) A student-athlete, in sports other than Football, Men’s Basketball, or Women’s Basketball, may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sports skills or techniques in his/her sport on a fee-for-lesson basis provided he/she adheres to the following stipulations: The student-athlete must submit a completed Fee for Lesson Form to the Compliance office for each individual private lesson provided; The student-athlete does not utilize any on campus facilities when conducting private lessons; and The student-athlete and does not use their name, picture or association as an OSU student-athlete to market their lessons.
USE OF STUDENT-ATHLETE’S NAME/PICTURE BY COMMERCIAL ENTITY A student-athlete may NOT accept payment for, or permit the use of, his/her name or picture to directly or indirectly advertise, recommend, or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service. This includes modeling, posters, and other forms of advertisement, even if payment for such services is not received by the student-athlete from the employer (or from any other entity). It is permissible for a student-athlete to provide an opinion on a commercial service or product so long as they do not receive compensation to do so and are not directed to do so, this includes provisions of their opinion via social media.
COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Time Management Plan The NCAA requires that each sport maintain a Time Management Plan that provides student- athletes with a schedule of required athletically related activities they will be mandated to participate in during the academic year. The head coach, a student-athlete representative, and sport supervisor must agree upon the Time Management Plan. The athletic department is developing a time management policy at the time of print. The policy will permit each sport to develop a Time Management Plan that best fits the needs of their sport. Student-athletes that wish to review the Time Management Policy or the Time Management Plan for their sport can request those documents from the Compliance Services Office, head coach, or sport supervisor.
Time Spent on Athletically Related Activities (Countable Hours) During the academic year coaches are limited in the number of hours they can require a student-athlete to participate in mandatory countable activities. The limits for the academic year are:
In-Season (maximum of 20 hours/week; maximum of 4 hours/day): During the playing/practice season, a student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically- related activities shall be limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week and four hours per day. Coaches are mandated to provide one day a week off from any required athletically related activities. A travel day may not be considered a day off.
Note: Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply to countable athletically-related activities occurring during pre-season practice prior to the start of the academic year; nor do they apply during the Christmas, and Spring Vacation periods. The day off requirement does apply.
Countable athletically-related activities include the following: Practice Competition (Always counted as 3 hours regardless of total time spent at competition) Required conditioning and/or weight training Skill related instructional activities Required individual workouts Athletically related meetings initiated by a member of the coaching staff Required film sessions
Required athletically-related activities include the following: Compliance meetings; Organized team promotional activities; Recruiting activities, including student-host duties; Media activities; Fundraising events; Community service events; Team-building activities; and Travel to and from away-from-home competition.
Non-countable athletically-related activities include the following: Voluntary individual workouts (not required or supervised by a coaching staff member) Training table or competition related meals Physical rehabilitation Medical exams or treatments Dressing, showering, taping Study hall or required tutoring sessions Meetings with coaches for non-athletics matters Travel to and from practice/competition Fund raising activities Recruiting activities (e.g., serving as an official host) Public relations activities (e.g., media interviews)
Out of Season (maximum of 8 hours/week): Outside the playing season and during the academic year, a student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically-related activities shall not exceed eight hours per week. In addition, coaches are mandated to also give every student-athlete on the team two days off from required athletically related activities during this period.
Required countable athletically related activities in this part of the academic year are limited to the following: Conditioning and/or weight training Skill related instruction o All sports other than Football: . Maximum of 2 hours per week . Entire team can participate at the same time o Football . Film Review (not to exceed 2 hours per week) . Between January 1 and the start of preseason practice student-athletes shall be provided nine weeks of discretionary time, which may include holiday breaks. During discretionary periods no required CARA may occur.
NOTE: Required Out of Season countable athletically-related activities are prohibited during finals week and the week immediately prior to finals week.
Summer Activities—Football and Basketball ONLY For football and basketball student-athletes only, required athletic activities are permissible up to 8 hours per week – during a designated 8-week time period over the summer vacation period. In basketball, two of the eight hours may be skill instruction. All other hours are to be conditioning and/or weight training. In Football, two of the eight hours may be film review. All other hours are to be conditioning and/or weight training. In order to participate, each student- athlete will need to be enrolled in summer courses unless meeting the academic exceptions as indicated by the NCAA.
Voluntary Athletically-Related Activities: Any athletically related activity that a Student-Athlete (SA) participates in that occurs outside of the In-Season practice period, or the Out-of-Season practice segment can only be done in a voluntary capacity.
Per NCAA regulations, in order for any athletically related activity to be considered “voluntary”, all of the following conditions must be met: The SA cannot be required to report information back to any coach or staff member (e.g., athletic trainer) pertaining to any workout or activity that is done in a voluntary capacity; The activity must be initiated and requested solely by the SA. A coach or any other staff member may not require a SA to participate in a given workout or activity; The SA’s attendance and participation in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be reported back to the coaching staff or recorded for any attendance purposes; A coaching staff member (with the exception of a strength & conditioning coach with department-wide duties) may not observe a SA’s voluntary workout or participation in other voluntary activities; Strength and conditioning staff can be present during a SA’s voluntary workout, but the strength coach can only be present to monitor the facility for health and safety concerns. A strength and conditioning coach could, however, provide a SA with a suggested or recommend workout, but the strength coach cannot conduct or instruct the workout; and The SA cannot be subject to a penalty if he/she elects to not participate (or elects to only partially participate) in a given workout or activity that is considered voluntary by NCAA legislation.
OUTSIDE COMPETITION Student-athletes may not compete as a member of any outside team in their sport during the academic year. This includes participating in local city leagues. However, there are exceptions that allow student-athletes to participate on such teams if they are not in-season, when OSU is on an official vacation period (e.g., Spring Break or Summer Break), and the competition is approved by the Compliance Office in advance. Please contact the Compliance Office before engaging in any sort of outside competition. Violations of this rule could result in the loss of eligibility.
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS OSU Department of Athletics charges admission for the following sports: Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, and Wrestling. Complimentary admissions to team competitions are distributed in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations, which allow each student-athlete a maximum of four complimentary admissions per event in his/her sport. NCAA regulations do not allow the distribution of “hard tickets”. Admission is through a gate list. Photo ID is required by the guest at the gate to obtain admission.
PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS Each student-athlete must sign up for his/her complimentary admissions. All sports will complete their sign-ups through the on-line process no later than the assigned cut off time for the event. On the Complimentary Admissions, pass list you must indicate the individuals who are to receive complimentary admissions. Do not use nicknames since the name and spelling on the pass list must match the name on the recipient’s photo ID.
INFORMATION FOR YOUR GUESTS Please inform your guests that they must present a valid photo ID in order to obtain admission. The designated gate will open one hour prior to the game and will remain open until the end of the first half (or halftime). Once your guests are admitted, they will sign for a seat location pass; hard copies of tickets are not distributed. The football complimentary admission area is located at Reser Stadium Gate 7. The complimentary admission area for all sports held in Gill Coliseum is Gate 2 which is inside and south of the front ticket windows. Pease remind your guests that they are the guests of Oregon State University and should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
EXTRA BENEFITS The OSU Department of Athletics is responsible for the control and conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program. Once an individual has been identified as an athletic representative or booster, he/she retains that identity forever and is governed by the same NCAA, PAC-12, and Oregon State University rules and regulations as our athletic staff members. A booster is anyone who has promoted Oregon State, is a season ticket holder, is a member of Our Beaver Nation or any of its associated booster groups, has made financial contributions to Oregon State, has assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, or provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes at Oregon State. If at any time you have a question concerning benefits, gifts, or services that have been offered to you, please check with the Compliance Office immediately. Boosters or institutional staff members are not permitted to provide you with an extra benefit. The term “extra benefit” refers to any special arrangement by an institutional employee or booster to provide the student-athlete (or to a relative/friend of the student-athlete) with a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation.
Examples of “Extra Benefits” NOT PERMITTED by the NCAA: Receiving any special discount, payment, arrangement, or credit on a purchase (e.g., airline ticket) or a service (e.g., car maintenance) that is not available to general public; A professional service without charge or at a reduced cost; The use of an automobile, cell phone, or credit card without charge or at a reduced rate; Services from commercial establishments (e.g., restaurant) without charge or at a reduced rate; Free or reduced-cost admission to professional athletic contests from professional sports organizations; Free or reduced-cost rental or housing agreements; A loan of money or guarantee of a bond that is not available to the general public; Preferential treatment, benefits, or services based upon your athletics reputation, skill, or potential to later re-pay for the benefit; The selling/bartering of your designated complimentary admissions in exchange for products or services; and The selling/bartering of any issued OSU athletic apparel or equipment in exchange for products or services.
Remember, when in doubt about a gift, benefit, or service, check it out first! Any violation could result in the loss of your eligibility.
GAMBLING The NCAA and the OSU Department of Athletics opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. Sports wagering has the potential to undermine the integrity of sports contests, and jeopardizes the welfare of student-athletes and the intercollegiate athletics community. NCAA Bylaws prohibit athletics department staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities on any NCAA sponsored sport regardless of level of participation, including intercollegiate athletics and professional athletics. Staff members of the athletics department of a member institution and student-athletes shall not knowingly: Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition; Speaking about injuries (your own or a teammates) on social media sites may place you in danger of violating these rules. Solicit or accept a wager, defined as anything in which something of value is used as collateral towards the opportunity to win something of value. Wagers include bets made through a bookmaker, parlay card, fantasy sports, and NCAA tournament bracket games.
Sanctions – NCAA Gambling A student-athlete who solicits or accepts a bet or participates in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate, amateur, or professional athletics of any sort shall be ineligible for all competition for a MINIMUM of ONE YEAR and will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports.
A student-athlete who engages in activities designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest or affects win-loss margins (i.e., “point shaving”), or wagers on any sponsored sport at the student-athlete’s institution SHALL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL REMAINING ELIGIBILITY in all sports
AGENTS While you are competing for Oregon State it is essential that you follow the NCAA rules relating to professional sports. The State of Oregon has passed strict regulations for agents and their interactions with college student-athletes. All agents are required to register with the State of Oregon and the compliance office prior to contacting a student-athlete. The compliance office maintains a record of these registrations for review by student-athletes at any time. If you have questions or if you have been contacted by an agent, check with the compliance office about the NCAA rules regarding agent interactions.
HOSTING AN “OFFICIAL VISIT” When a prospective student-athlete visits Oregon State you may be asked to serve as his/her host. From your own recruitment experience, you know that the NCAA has strict rules and regulations that must be followed, including: As a student host, OSU may provide you a max. of $40 per day for you and the recruit to use; For each additional recruit hosted, OSU may provide you with an additional $20 per day; Host money is to be used for entertainment purposes and snacks (e.g., cost of a movie ticket); Do NOT use the money for souvenirs for you or the recruit (e.g., sweatshirts) Prior to receiving any money, you’ll be required to sign the Student Host form If complimentary admissions are part of the recruit’s visit, your coach will coordinate this activity.
EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
The Everyday Champions Program is designed to enhance the well-being of Beaver student- athletes. It is comprised of clubs and groups, workshops and speakers, events, and industry pipelines, all which give Beaver student-athletes an opportunity to grow holistically, both personally and professionally, while developing the leadership skills necessary to enter into the real world with poise, conviction, and a drive to succeed.
STAFF:
Kimya Massey, Sr. Associate A.D. of Student-Athlete Development (541) 250-6415 | [email protected]
Jason Thomas, Assistant A.D. of Student-Athlete Development/Football Leadership Initiatives (541) 670-4159 | [email protected]
Lindsey Goodman, Director of Student-Athlete Development (541) 207-5403 | [email protected]
Kayla Gross, Director of Beyond Football (541) 250-6379 | [email protected]
Scott Spiegelberg, Director of Varsity OSU and Alumni Engagement (541) 602-1944 | [email protected]
WHAT SETS OREGON STATE APART
SIGNATURE PROGRAMMING: Oregon State Athletics strives to be a national leader in the personal and professional development of our student-athletes. To accomplish this aim, we have developed several programs that are first of their kind in collegiate athletics.
Beavers Without Borders: Beavers without Borders is an annual, ten-day service trip designed to expose student-athletes to foreign surroundings while assisting with a large-scale service project. Twenty student-athletes visited the Costa Rica in 2017 where they helped planted over 1,000 trees on a local church property and distributed shoes with a non-profit partner Sole’s for Souls. Previous destinations included Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Guatemala and Macedonia.
Industry Pipelines: Defined, multi-faceted program that provides mentoring, exposure, and preparation in a chosen career field. Student-athletes who participate in the pipeline are provided with tangible skills and experience through career exploration trips, workshops and speakers related to their specific concentration.
Student-Athlete Finance Club: Opportunity for student-athletes to develop skills and knowledge related to the money market, through competition and instruction from faculty of the Oregon State College of Business.
OSU SportUp Incubator: A creative space for entrepreneurial student-athletes to develop new business ideas and creative concepts. Under direction of a former Oregon State student-athlete and serial entrepreneur, student-athletes receive mentorship and advice to progress their ideas from concept to market, culminating in a pitch-event to potential investors.
Project Huddle: Drawing from lessons learned thru being teammates with individuals from different backgrounds, student-athletes use the power of sport to foster conversation and develop strategies for creating a more inclusive campus community.
Student-Athlete Response Team: Provides a platform for student-athletes to contribute their thoughts to the larger narrative surrounding student-athlete welfare, experience, vision and future. Essays are shared and published via local media outlets and Oregon State media channels.
Beaver Athlete Sustainability Team: Founded by student-athletes, the sustainability team identifies strategies and new initiatives surrounding sustainability, eco-awareness and improving our environment.
Captain’s Table: A quarterly meeting of current and future captains with the Director of Athletics, Scott Barnes, to discuss issues of leadership, solutions for solving problems and ways to improve individual leadership skills.
Women LEAD (Limitless, Empowered, Authentic and Driven): Platform for female student-athletes to address potential challenges unique to the female experience, develop mentorship relationships with female administrators and community leaders and foster a supportive network of empowered, driven females.
PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE To aid in the holistic development of our student-athletes, we provide a robust infrastructure of opportunities that meet the needs of our diverse student-athlete population. We aim to foster an environment where student-athletes can be successful, but embrace and believe in the power of self-discovery.
Individual Meetings – Student-athletes are encouraged to meet a minimum of once per term with a member of the Life Skills staff. Each OSU Athletics team is provided with an assigned member of the Life Skills staff to meet the team’s unique needs and time demands. During each meeting student- athletes may work on or discuss topics relevant to the progression
Clubs/Groups – Student run initiatives that provide practice experience around a cause and fellowship with likeminded student-athletes.
Workshops – Professional instruction that provides knowledge or skills that are universally relevant and can be directly applied to influence personal and professional growth.
Courses – Curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes and foster skill sets required to succeed personally and professionally.
Events – An opportunity to formally recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of our student- athletes.
Pipelines - Defined, multi-faceted program that provides mentoring, exposure, and preparation in a chosen career field. Student-athletes who participate in the pipeline are provided with tangible skills and experience through career exploration trips, workshops and speakers related to their specific concentration.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT Oregon State Athletics is committed to providing transformational and educational service opportunities for OSU student-athletes that strengthen the Corvallis community and surrounding areas.
The athletic department provides weekly opportunities for student-athletes to impact causes and non-profits they are passionate about. Transportation is provided to most volunteer events.
TOP 5 REASONS THE OSU’S LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
1. Staff to student ratio; OSU Athletics has five full time staff members and two graduate assistants dedicated to the personal and professional development of our student- athletes. 2. Individual progress assessments; one-on-one support with a member of the life skills staff to assess growth and work thru any troubles or difficulties related to personal and professional development. 3. Vendors; we utilize Helper Helper and GamePlan to improve and streamline your access to information and opportunity. 4. Varsity OSU; more than 7,000 alumni to help you transition into your professional life. 5. Defined course of action; student-athletes are presented with a recommended sequence of programming to foster their continued growth and progression.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MISSION: To protect the student-athlete welfare and enhance the student-athlete experience.
FUNCTIONS: Provide feedback and insight into athletic department issues. Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletic department formulation of policies. Build a sense of community within the athletic programs involving all athletics teams. Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: President: Kory Cheshire, Volleyball Vice President: Jack Anderson, Baseball Secretary: Kayla Ellis, Volleyball Treasurer: Nathan Braaten, Men’s Soccer SALT Reps: o Jack Anderson, Baseball o McKenna Singley, Gymnastics
SENIOR STAFF: Marketing Committee Chair: Trevor Yu, Men’s Golf Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chairs: o Claire Diller, Women’s Rowing o Mariana Colussi-Pelaez, Gymnastics Events Committee Chair: Haley Nist, Women’s Golf Beaver Cup Committee Chair: Eliza Adams, Women’s Rowing
SAAC is comprised of 37 total voting members, with representatives on each team. Please see a representative above, or Lindsey Goodman, for more information regarding SAAC.
MEDIA
Beaver student-athletes benefit from tremendous national and local media exposure. OSU has an outstanding reputation of positive media rapport over the years. Therefore, it is important to understand the media, the value of positive media relations and how best to deal with the media.
As an OSU student-athlete, one of your responsibilities is to work with traditional media (print and electronic). Media attention means that your conduct both on and off the field will be under intense scrutiny because of your position as a public figure being a Beaver student-athlete. The last thing you want is to receive publicity for an unfortunate off-the- field incident.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews should be seen as a part of the educational experience offered at OSU, helping you develop communication skills that can assist you not only in the classroom but in future professional and business careers. We ask the media to direct all interview requests through the athletics communication office. You will be asked by a communications staffer to be available following practice or at an agreed-upon time to be interviewed in person or to conduct a phone interview. In addition, following the conclusion of games, coaches and athletes are expected to make themselves available for interviews within a reasonable period of time (generally after a 10-minute “cooling off” period). Appearance can say more than words so always look neat and clean for interviews, especially TV interviews. Wear an OSU cap or shirt with the new Beaver logo; do not wear any clothing that could be misconstrued as support for any competitor team or deemed offensive. Much of the impression you make in TV interviews results from your body language. This includes your dress, facial expressions (smile; it makes people feel good) and your posture (stand or sit up straight). When doing TV and radio interviews, keep your answers short and simple (into 20-second sound bites). Speak louder than normal because the microphones may also pick up background noises.
10 Interview Do’s: 10 Interview Don’ts: 1. Be prepared 1. Don’t say “no comment” 2. Be positive 2. Don’t be negative 3. Praise your teammates 3. Don’t hide 4. Talk in sound bites 4. Don’t lose your cool 5. Smile 5. Don’t use fillers (it is what it is, you know, 6. Be enthusiastic like) 7. Be personable 6. Don’t forget that you are always “on” 8. Be available/cooperative 7. Don’t be sarcastic 9. Be polite & gracious 8. Don’t cop an attitude 10. Be complimentary to/of your 9. Don’t use slang opponent 10. Don’t be late for interviews
Do NOT give or post your phone number or your parent’s phone number to the media. Do NOT agree to do an interview via social media.
An Athletics Communications person is assigned to each team. They are: Steve Fenk, Director Football, Everyday Champions Jason Amberg Football, Gymnastics, Volleyball Trevor Cramer Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer Hank Hager Baseball, Football Shawn Schoeffler Men’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Golf TBD Swimming, Wrestling, Track and Field TBD Men’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Rowing
SOCIAL MEDIA STANDARDS
All official Oregon State Athletics social media platforms must publish and consistently enforce the following standards as a reflection of the athletic department’s goals, values, and mission.
TERMS OF USE: Beaver Athletics social media platforms are intended to inspire, engage, and create a sense of community among the Oregon State family.
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES: Beaver Nation is a large online community. Student-athletes, fans, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, teams, organizations — all are voices for Oregon State University. When it comes to creating and running social media accounts on different platforms, our audience is best served if we are unified when it comes to content strategies. The official Beaver Athletics social platforms include, but may not be limited to:
Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter
The athletics’ social media presence directly reflects Oregon State’s identity. Working together, we can create an even more impactful presence, both in brand and in content, if we remain on the same page.
To learn more about Oregon State’s brand and consistency, refer to the Beaver Athletics Brand Guide.
BEFORE CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT: Contact the Social Media Director to discuss the way the platform will be presented and come up with a strategy.
Consider the following questions: 1. What is the purpose for the account? 2. Are we staffed to properly maintain it at a consistent level? 3. What sort of content will we be sharing? Is it enough to maintain consistency? 4. Who is your audience? 5. What is your primary message on the account? 6. Can we spread the message without having to create a new account? 7. Will we be able to use this account year-round? 8. How can it work with the Beaver Athletic accounts and other account coordinators within the department? 9. How will our audience grow? Will it grow? How big is it? 10. What platform will serve us best?
If you plan to use a hashtag for a campaign, contact the Social Media Director. Check out the Beaver Athletics Social Media Practices for creating a hashtag.
POSTING TO ATHLETIC ACCOUNTS: Be authentic and use integrity. Maintain a positive voice. Accuracy. Be sure that what you put on the web is factually correct and doesn’t reveal confidential information. Ensure that what you post aligns with the athletic department’s core values. Proof and reproof. Before you hit the ‘post’ button, reread what you’ve written. If you are debating on if you should post it, don’t. To refresh on the athletic department’s core values, refer to page one.
REPRESENTING OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: As an athletic department, we represent the university. When posting online remember the following Oregon State University policies: Student conduct code Human Resources policies, including restrictions on disclosure of confidential or proprietary information Nondiscrimination, harassment and bullying policies Information Security policy Acceptable Use of University Computing Resources NCAA Rules and Regulations Pac-12 Rules and Regulations
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS: As employees of Oregon State University, what we do and say reflects directly on the institution, including our activity on social media personal accounts. Do not post anything that does not align with our core values.
WHAT TO DO WHEN EMERGENCIES OCCUR: When an emergency occurs, the main social media accounts are the primary accounts for posting. The Emergency Protocol (below) will be put into action. No other athletic department accounts should post during an emergency. Whether it's a simple snow day or a more serious incident, there will be times when providing information quickly and accurately is vital. When an emergency occurs, keep a close watch on the Oregon State University’s official social media accounts, which will be in direct communication with university officials and provide as up-to- date and complete information as possible.
BE SENSITIVE TO THE EMERGENCIES OF OTHERS: When serious situations arise elsewhere in the world, the best thing for any personal and professional account to do is go silent. The social atmosphere is an on-topic universe. The key is avoiding criticism from those who find off-topic posts offensive during a serious time. Do so by halting all posts entirely until situations have passed. Follow the Emergency Protocol (below) and official Oregon State University accounts. Consult Ideation and Communications with any questions during a serious situation.
EMERGENCY PROTOCOL:
Decides Message, Associate Athletic Director for Sends Department Email Communications
Communications Our Beaver Ideation Marketing Monitors Accounts Staff Nation
Student- Staff and Staff and Staff and Coaches Monitors Accounts athletes Interns Interns Interns
SPORTS MEDICINE / MEDICAL CARE
The Oregon State University Sports Medicine Department is dedicated to promoting comprehensive health care for every OSU student-athlete to promote physical and mental wellbeing. A dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic team of professionals utilize a multi- disciplinary approach to skillfully combine evidence-based practice and emerging technologies to ensure each student athlete has the opportunity to compete in their sport safely and at the highest level possible. We create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for all student athletes while adhering to the professional standards set forth by Oregon State University, the NATA and within the guidelines of the NCAA and PAC-12 Conference.
In order for the Sports Medicine staff to provide the care discussed above, policies and guidelines have been developed for day to day operations in an effort to more effectively serve all of our student-athletes. These policies are designed to allow the staff to give each athlete timely attention for injury evaluations and rehabilitation sessions.
Recognizing that the objective of the Sports Medicine Department is to provide a safe environment for practice and competition according to current standards, it is essential that communication between athletic trainers, team physicians, student athletes, and coaches be open and constant.
Some issues are less visible than a broken arm, but are related to the health and safety of a student-athlete. Individual concerns may vary from drug and alcohol use, nutrition, psychological and performance issues. Whatever the case, we desire to see you meet your potential as a student-athlete and will work to assist you in the most appropriate way. All issues of concern will be treated with confidentiality and sensitivity to your privacy. General protocols for finding help are outlined below. For any issue that may affect your health and safety you must: Notify an athletic trainer and/or team physician Based on your wishes and the situation, others may be notified of the concern An evaluation by the appropriate professional will be coordinated Student-athletes will be supported for treatment using local resources or referred to an outside source for continued treatment if such treatment is not readily available within
CLEARANCE PROCESS TO BEGIN All student athletes must have completed a pre-participation physical exam (including a complete health history, screening forms, and a concussion history form) with our team physicians prior to beginning any team activity. This is coordinated by the athletic trainer(s) for each athletic team. Student athletes are asked to provide health history and injury information prior to arriving on campus. This will be available in an electronic format. Additional documents may be requested including surgical notes and previous radiology studies. In accordance with NCAA rules, all student athletes must have required sickle cell test result on file prior to the physical is completed and must also complete a concussion history, symptom assessment and exam related to establishing a baseline. Each student athlete will also receive a screening EKG.
HEALTH INSURANCE All student athletes (walk-ons, new and returning) must have primary insurance before they will be allowed to practice or participate in any team or individual activities. Furthermore, beginning January 1, 2015, the Affordable Care Act’s individual shared responsibility provision requires each individual (including children) to: maintain minimum essential health coverage (known as "minimum essential coverage" or "MEC”. If the insurance coverage status changes at any time it is the responsibility of the student athlete or family who is the primary insured on the policy to notify within one week of such a change in status. Failure to do so may result in removal of the student athlete from participation in practice or any team activity.
Athletes are expected to complete an insurance questionnaire and authorization for the athletic department business staff to contact the insurance company to assist the student athlete with any clerical issues from medical treatment that generates a bill. Athletes should take note that delaying in turning this information in can jeopardize their credit rating as their medical bills go unpaid unless these forms are completed. Athletes also will not be able to participate in any athletic activities until this questionnaire has been completed. The form will need to be updated at a minimum on an annual basis.
Actual medical expenses will be provided by the Athletic Department only for student-athletes who have experienced athletically-related injury or an illness which occurs during in-season practice or competitive periods in intercollegiate athletics, or during prescribed conditioning activities. This would include any approved off-season team activities. Athletics will pay for actual medical expenses for student athletes where mental health treatment is necessitated by in-season practice or competitive periods in intercollegiate athletics or by prescribed conditioning activities. The athletic department covers these athletically-related injuries or illnesses as a secondary coverage to the Student Athletes’ own personal insurance. All bills will be first sent through the student-athletes’ personal insurance and then the balance will be paid by the Athletic Department. It is a requirement for student athletes and their families to complete any additional information requests by their primary insurer, otherwise payment of claims will be delayed or not be able to be performed.
INJURY MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT of ILLNESS It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to report all injuries and illnesses during their athletic career to a staff athletic trainer at the earliest possible time. Open and honest disclosure of injury and illness by the student athlete is the only way to provide the highest level of care to the student athlete. Athletic trainers will help the student athlete by coordinating timely access to the team physicians. The physician will make evaluations, direct treatment, referrals and consultations. The athlete will receive complete medical coverage only if these procedures are followed.
Should an athlete seek medical attention without a referral from an athletic trainer or team physician or outside of the framework above, the athlete must inform a staff athletic trainer that outside medical care has been sought. Note the student athlete will be responsible for expenses for care obtained in this manner.
Student-athletes who wish an additional medical opinion regarding treatment or clearance may do so in conjunction with communication of the team physician or the Director of Sports Medicine. The expenses for student initiated additional opinions will be at their own expense. In all cases, the clearance for practice and participation can only be issued by the athletic department designated team physician.
In accordance with Pac-12 rules, medical expenses for injuries incurred directly through participation in intercollegiate athletics will be covered by the university as described above in conjunction with the athlete’s primary insurance. Former student athletes who have need for care after they leave the university for an injury suffered through participation in intercollegiate athletics, must notify the sports medicine staff as soon as reasonably possible. Care for former student athletes directly related to an injury suffered by the student-athlete through his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics at the university will be offered by the team physicians and allied health professionals such as athletic trainers and physical therapists associated with the university for (1) a minimum period of four years following the student athlete’s graduation or separation from the institution, or (2) until the student athlete turns 26 years of age. In order to qualify for this benefit, the student athlete must have finished their collegiate athletic career at this institution. They must also have accurately disclosed pre-existing injury and conditions at the time they entered into the athletic department as a student athlete. They must have complied with the mandatory contemporaneous reporting of injuries suffered during athletics participation to the athletic training staff while at the institution, and completed the required exit physical upon graduation or separation from the institution where all current and reported injuries during their career at the institution were documented.
We want to emphasize that any medical bills received by the student athlete, or the individual who is the primary insured on the health insurance policy, need to be submitted to the athletic department as soon as they are received. If you are receiving the bill at home, then the athletic department does not have a copy and therefore no knowledge of the bill or statement and will remain unpaid and may limit insurance coverage if time limits are exceeded.
If there are ever any questions or concerns about medical bills or coverage feel free to contact our Director of Sports Medicine or our Insurance Coordinator:
Doug Aukerman, MD [email protected] Phone: 541-231-6917
Jacque Bruns, 201 Gill [email protected] Phone: 541-737-0851 Fax: 541-737-3570
PREGNANCY POLICY The Athletic Department has developed a Pregnancy Policy that outlines protocols for student- athletes. To obtain a copy of the full policy, please contact your athletic trainer. The policy contains the following key tenets: Confidentiality is respected. Pregnancy and all issues surrounding it are private. The student-athlete is not required to share any information with coaching staffs or other administrators, but is encouraged to inform her athletic trainer and the team physician so the appropriate care may be provided. A pregnant student-athlete’s scholarship award is protected during the term of the award; it may not be reduced or ended due to pregnancy. The OSU Athletic Department considers pregnancy to be similar to the condition of a non-athletic related injury. As with all non-athletic related injuries, the department does not pay for any medical costs associated with pregnancy. Extreme exceptions may exist and will require approval of the Athletic Director.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency situations may arise at athletic events. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible care to the athlete when an emergency and/or life threatening condition arise. It is the duty of athletic department to develop an emergency action plan that may be implemented when necessary. The sports medicine team/athletic trainers are prepared to carry out an emergency action plan at all times. Current preparation involves proper coverage of events, maintenance of appropriate emergency equipment and supplies, utilization of appropriate emergency medical personnel, and continuing education in the area of emergency medicine and planning. Through careful pre-participation physical screenings, adequate medical coverage, safe practice and training techniques and other safety avenues, some potential emergencies may be avoided. The components of the Emergency Plan are available in the OSU Athletic Department Policy & Procedures Manual.
CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT Below are the NCAA fact sheets addressing concussion awareness, prevention, and management. It is imperative that you inform your athletic training staff to properly evaluate your self- reported symptoms and provide you with the most appropriate care. As a student athlete you are required to notify your athletic trainer and/or team physician if you have any signs or symptoms of a concussion. All student athletes must sign a pledge to inform the sports medicine staff of any potential injury or illness including head injury and concussions. Yearly education on the topic of concussion is mandated by the NCAA to be completed by each student athlete.
NCAA BANNED DRUGS
The NCAA list of banned-drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA Executive Committee. Contact the NCAA education services or www.ncaa.org/health-safety for the current list. The term “related compounds” comprises substances that are included in the class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substance belonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example.
The following is the list of banned-drug classes: Stimulants Anabolic agents Diuretics Street Drugs Peptide hormones and analogues Anti-estrogens Beta-2 Agonists Sport specific banned drugs Note: Any substance chemically related to these classes is also banned. The institution and the student-athlete shall be held accountable for all drugs within the banned drug class regardless of whether they have been specifically identified.
Here are some examples of NCAA banned substances in each drug class: Stimulants: amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; fenfluramine (Fen); methamphetamine; methylphenidate (Ritalin); phentermine (Phen); synephrine (bitter orange); methylhexaneamine, etc. exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are not banned. Anabolic Agents: (sometimes listed as a chemical formula, such as 3,6,17- androstenetrione) boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA (7-Keto); nandrolone; stanozolol; testosterone; methasterone; androstenedione; norandrostenedione; methandienone; etiocholanolone; trenbolone; etc. Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only): alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; propranolol; timolol; etc. Diuretics (water pills) and Other Masking Agents: bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone (canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc. Street Drugs: heroin; marijuana; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); synthetic cannabinoids (eg. spice, K2, JWH-018, JWH-073) Peptide Hormones and Analogues: growth hormone(hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); erythropoietin (EPO); etc. Anti-Estrogens: anastrozole; tamoxifen; formestane; 3,17-dioxo-etiochol-1,4,6- triene(ATD), etc. Beta-2 Agonists: bambuterol; formoterol; salbutamol; salmeterol; etc.
Any substance that is chemically related to the class, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned! Other areas in which you need to be aware:
Drugs and Procedures Subject to Restrictions. Blood Doping. Local Anesthetics (under some conditions). Manipulation of Urine Samples. Beta-2 Agonists permitted only by prescription and inhalation. Caffeine if concentrations in urine exceed 15 micrograms/ml.
ADVISORY ON NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND POSITIVE DRUG TESTS: The Oregon State University Athletic Department recognizes that student athletes may choose to take dietary sport supplements to enhance their health, physical development and/or performance. Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA banned substances. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not strictly regulate the supplement industry; therefore, purity and safety of nutritional or dietary supplements cannot be guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug test. The use of supplements is at the student-athlete's own risk. Student-athletes should contact their head athletic trainer, team physician or visit the Resource Exchange Center (www.drugfreesport.com/rec) for further information.
The FDA banned the sale of ephedra containing supplements in 2004 due to accumulating evidence of adverse-related effects, including death. In 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the FDA’s ban, making ephedra illegal in the United States to this day. Some other common NCAA banned substances found in dietary sport supplements are DHEA, androstenedione, 19-norandrostenedione, caffeine (also labeled as guarana) and synephrine (also labeled as bitter orange). Dietary sport supplements can be legally obtained almost anywhere, but their purity and safety cannot be guaranteed.
The purpose of this statement is to inform you if you choose to take a dietary sport supplement, it is your responsibility to know what the ingredients are and if those ingredients are legal for continued participation in the NCAA. You have several options to determine this information: Call the Resource Exchange Center (REC) at (877)202-0769 Check the internet at www.drugfreesport.com/rec Password = ncaa1 Talk to a member of the athletic training staff prior to using any supplement.
MEASURE 91 –LEGALIZED MARIJUANA USE During 2014 the state legislature of Oregon passed Measure 91 which permits recreational use of marijuana in Oregon, for those over 21 years of age. However, as a NCAA student athlete, you have signed a consent form to allow year round drug testing and penalty for violation of banned substances. Marijuana remains a banned substance by the NCAA and OSU Athletics will honor the NCAA banned substance list. (See Street Drugs in the NCAA Banned Drugs section).
Oregon State University’s receipt of federal funds – including funding for student financial assistance and research – requires that the University continue to prohibit the possession, use or distribution of marijuana and other federally illegal drugs on all University properties. OSU will follow federal laws regardless of the change in state of Oregon laws.
Any use or possession of marijuana on OSU property or during an OSU activity, regardless of age/medicinal certification/etc., will result in violations of the OSU Conduct Code and Housing agreement. As a result, you are risking potential disciplinary action by the University, up to and including suspension/expulsion or cancellation of existing housing contract.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG TESTING POLICY
An updated policy will be distributed in the Fall.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
The Oregon State University strength and conditioning department operates The Sports Performance Center, located between Gill Coliseum and the Valley Football Center. The Sports Performance Center contains a complete line of free weight equipment, racks, platforms, benches and dumbbells. All current and eligible student-athletes have an opportunity to train in the Sports Performance Center. Each sport will have a certified strength and conditioning coach. Each student-athlete will work closely with this coach during all phases of their training and conditioning.
The Sports Performance Center hours will be posted and may vary as sport training schedules change throughout competitive and noncompetitive phases. Hours are based on the need and demands of Oregon State University student-athletes and their sports.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACCOUNTABILITY: All athletes must be on their teams’ official sport roster. All NCAA clearinghouse and OSU standards must be met before any training will be allowed. All athletes must be cleared physically by the OSU Sports Medicine staff before any training will be allowed. An Oregon State University coach or administrator must accompany and supervise individuals using the weight room. Proper attire is required at all times. You are expected to train with a sense of purpose. Access to strength and conditioning services and programs is a privilege and the same effort, focus, enthusiasm, perseverance and discipline expected of you in your athletic forum are expected during your workouts. No head phone or cell phone use during organized team scheduled workouts. Proper and professional weight room etiquette as determined by the OSU Strength & Condition staff is mandatory. Disruptive behavior and non-compliance to the OSU Strength & Conditioning staff/training philosophy and technique may lead to dismissal from training facility. You are expected to notify the strength & conditioning staff immediately if you sustain an injury. If you have an injury and are limited by the Sports Medicine staff the workouts will be modified. Do not skip exercises or workouts. Any training program is only as good as your ability to recover from it. Proper nutrition and quality sleep are your two most important means of recovery – no amount of training can offset a poor lifestyle. It is understood that academics come first and scheduling conflicts may occur. It is your responsibility to notify the strength and conditioning staff in advance to schedule a makeup workout or be excused in the event of illness.
STUDENT-ATHLETE TICKETS
Student-athletes must follow these procedures to gain access into the event in which you wish to attend.
ALL TICKETED SPORTS: Student-athletes must claim their tickets in the same manner as the general OSU student population via the online claim system beginning 3 hours prior to the event until the end of intermission This is the only distribution method for student-athletes to get a ticket for all ticketed events. Student-athletes MUST present their valid OSU Student ID with their ticket to gain entrance in to the event.
For more information on OSU tickets, call the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BEAVS.