WASHBURN UNIVERSITY STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2020-21 Home of the Ichabods #GOBODS Did You Know... How Washburn started? • 1865, the Congregational Church established a college in Topeka, KS named Lincoln Col- lege (after Abraham Lincoln). Due to economic hardships following the Civil War, a fund- raising event took place in New England. A school official was presented $25,000 by Ich- abod Washburn. Who Ichabod Washburn is? • A church deacon known for his support for education for women and championing the aboli- tionist cause. In 1868, the school was renamed Washburn College in gratitude of the donor. What an Ichabod is? • In 1904, the Kaw Yearbook referred to the baseball players as “Sons of Ichabod”. In 1934, Bradbury Thompson created the image of an Ichabod; the man sported the dapper attire of a blue tailcoat and a bow tie, red top hat and shoes, and yellow pants. WASHBURN FIGHT SONG The name of Washburn shall never fall, Midst the great and small, she’s the best of all; For her fair name, then, we’ll win the game, And add another victor’s crown So, then, we’ll smash, crash against the line “As in Auld Lang Syne,” crush them down, So cheer now, yes, cheer, cheer, cheer, Just for Washburn and her team! Words by Frances Storrs Johnston, 1892 Music by Lucy Platt Harshbarger, 1893 1 STUDENT-ATHLETE 2020-21 HANDBOOK #GOBODS This handbook has been prepared to provide you with general information regarding TABLE OF CONTENTS the policies for student-athletes participating in Washburn University’s intercollegiate athlet- ics program. Remember, this is just a guide. More detailed information is available from the Mission Statement .......................................................4 Washburn University Student Handbook, the NCAA Division II Manual, the MIAA Rules and Code of Conduct ..........................................................4 Regulations Manual, and athletics administrators and coaches. NCAA Rules & Policies ..............................................8 It is the goal of this handbook to assist you to become familiar with the basic policies and Gambling ..............................................................8 services that will help you meet your academic and athletic goals. In addition, each head coach Practice & Playing Seasons ................................8 may provide written team rules and regulations that each student-athlete is asked to sign. NCAA Drug Testing ............................................9 If you are in doubt of a rule or regulation, ask first. Academic Policies & Information ............................14 General Academic Eligibility Guidelines ........14 Academic Dishonesty ........................................14 Athletic Grants-in-Aid ..............................................14 Washburn Policies .....................................................16 Athletic Training................................................16 Complimentary Tickets ....................................18 Equipment ..........................................................19 Athletic Communications ................................20 Student-Athlete Drug Testing ...........................22 Weight Room .....................................................24 Campus Resources ....................................................25 Mabee Library ...................................................25 Center for Student Success ...............................25 WU Tutoring Center .........................................25 Counseling and Career Services ......................26 International Programs ...................................26 Student Health Center .....................................26 Washburn Athletic Department Directory .............27 Campus Map .............................................................28 Mental Health Information ......................................29 Nutrition Information ...............................................34 “How do you go from where you are to where you wanna be? I think you have to have an en- thusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal. And you have to be willing to work for it.” -Jimmy Valvano 2 3 STUDENT-ATHLETE 2020-21 HANDBOOK #GOBODS MISSION STATEMENT public, on social networking sites, on campus, and when competing. The mission of the Athletics Department is to provide a supportive learning environment Student-athletes are expected to uphold all standards and regulations expected of partici- in order to ensure success in athletics and academics. pants as set forth by coaches and the Athletics Department. The Athletics Department is committed to excellence, integrity, fairness, good sportsman- If a student-athlete is found to be in violation of University or Departmental policies, the ship, and competitiveness. penalty imposed depends on the severity of the offense and may include the following: The Athletics Department will provide the leadership, resources and support to ensure all • Written warning student-athletes receive the finest academic and athletic experience possible. • Suspension from competition The Athletics Department will act in an ethical and honest manner, dedicated to compli- • Disciplinary probation ance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. • Dismissal from squad • Cancellation or reduction of financial aid STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT • Suspension or expulsion from the University The primary purpose of attending a collegiate institution is to acquire an education and to achieve an undergraduate degree. For the student-athlete, education must be primary. Stu- NCAA DIVISION II dent-athletes are expected to attend classes and work with their faculty advisors and instructors In Division II, we believe that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based in making up missed course work and tests due to athletically related travel. on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of the educational mission of a Any student-athlete providing false, inaccurate, or altered student records, medical re- university or college and that the educational well-being and academic success of the partici- cords, and/or credentials can be deemed ineligible for competition, be dismissed from his/her pating student-athlete is of primary concern. The emphasis for the student-athlete experience in team, and/or forfeit his/her scholarship. Division II is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. Student-athletes are expected to maintain personal living habits which enhance their There are six core attributes that serve as the foundation of what we stand for in Division II. health. This includes refraining from drugs or alcohol, which may prove to be detrimental to These attributes include: player performance. More specific policies are provided to the student-athlete by individual • Learning: multiple opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills coaches. • Balance: emphasis on collective knowledge; integration of skills The personal integrity of each and every member of the team should be valued and re- • Resourcefulness: versatile skill set drawn from broad range of experiences spected. Student-athletes should understand and respect the opportunity afforded them as mem- • Sportsmanship: respect for fairness, courtesy; ethical conduct toward others bers of intercollegiate teams and be willing to contribute to maintaining those opportunities for • Passion: enthusiastic dedication and desire in effort all student-athletes. • Service: positive societal attitude through contributions to community Student-athletes are expected to strive for excellence. The primary responsibility is to the team before self. Student-athletes should be willing to train and condition according to the Life in the Balance needs of the team, as outlined by the coach. Maximum effort is expected from all student-ath- As an ongoing commitment to providing student-athletes with a college experience that letes in practice and during competition. balances academics, athletics and social pursuits, Division II has engaged in a “Life in the Bal- A high degree of sportsmanship is expected throughout all competitions and practices. ance” initiative that ensures alignment of athletics competition policies with the division’s six Unsportsmanlike conduct, including fighting, taunting, profane and vulgar language, inappropri- core attributes. ate “celebrations,” and disrespectful behavior toward opponents is not acceptable. The head coach is the lead decision-maker for a team. Student-athletes should be able to accept constructive criticism as fundamental and educational. When ethical questions arise, student-athletes should direct their questions to the head coach in private and follow proper channels to voice their concerns. The student-athlete should keep personal disagreements away from practices and competitions and strive to correct the conflicts. In the spirit of teamwork, student-athletes should strive to communicate with each other. Conflicts should be worked out between student-athletes, and the head coach if necessary. Stu- dent-athletes should be willing to promote positive relations among all student-athletes. Student-athletes are expected to exhibit dignity and pride in representing themselves in 4 5 STUDENT-ATHLETE 2020-21 HANDBOOK #GOBODS MIAA Tools to Tell the DII Story The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, a 14-member conference of NCAA Di- vision II institutions in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, was first organized in 1912