2010-11 University of Nebraska STudent-athlete Handbook

Table of Contents The University of Nebraska is a 2010-11 Nebraska Academic Calendar...... 3 unified community, and we are proud of our heritage. As we From the Athletic Director...... 4 look with optimism toward the future we strive to adhere to Welcome to Nebraska...... 5 the following code: History of Nebraska...... 6 I will be respectful toward others, their thoughts and Executive Team...... 7 aspirations, and will look upon them with equality and Nebraska Head Coaches...... 8 fairness.

Academic Excellence...... 9-10 I will be compassionate, always mindful of those less Athletic Recognition...... 11-12 fortunate than me. Sports Participation...... 13-14 I will be honest with whom I University of Nebraska Code of Conduct...... 15-17 interact, practicing integrity in my daily decisions. Academic Support & Life Skills...... 18-25 I will be mindful of the Physical Welfare & Injury...... 26-31 investments others have made in the University, realizing my Nebraska Sports Nutrition...... 32 own responsibilities in life.

Athletic Performance...... 33 And I will always be dignified in who I am, striving for Athletic Facilities...... 34-37 excellence in all I do.

Eligibility Requirements...... 38 The University NCAA Rules & Regulations...... 39-41 of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based Compliance Officers/Financial Aid...... 42-44 on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, University Facilities and Services...... 45-48 marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic Quick Reference Guide...... 49 origin, or sexual orientation.

Athletic Department Directory...... 50-53 Credits Project Coordinators Appendix...... 54-55 Mike Nieman Ben Wegemer Student-athletes are responsible for being familiar with and Jessica Schwager abiding by the information presented in the Student-Athlete Handbook. Photo Credits NU Photo Services Nebraska Media Relations

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2 2010-11 Academic Calendar First Semester Second Semester Aug. 23 First Semester begins Jan. 10 Second Semester begins Late Registration begins Late Registration begins ($25 late registration fee assessed) ($25 late registration fee charged) Aug. 30 Last day for late registrations and adds Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day Last day to drop a full semester (Student and Staff Holiday) course and receive 100 percent refund Jan. 18 Last day for late registrations and adds Sept. 3 Last day to drop a full semester Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 75 percent refund course and receive 100 percent refund Last day to file a drop to remove course Jan. 21 Last day to drop a full semester from student’s record course and receive 75 percent refund Sept. 4-Nov. 12 All course withdrawals noted with Last day to file a drop to remove course a "W" on academic record from student's record Sept. 6 Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) Jan. 22-April 8 All course withdrawals noted with Sept. 10 Last day to apply for residence for a "W" on academic record First Semester Jan. 28 Last day to withdraw from a full Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive semester course and receive 50 percent refund 50 percent refund Final day to apply for a degree in May Sept. 12 Tuition and fee payment deadline ($25 application fee charged) Sept. 17 Last day to withdraw from a full Last day to apply for residence for semester course and receive Second Semester 25 percent refund Feb. 4 Last day to withdraw from a full semester Sept. 24 Final day to apply for a degree course and receive 25 percent refund in December Feb. 12 Tuition and fee payment deadline ($25 application fee charged) March 4 Last day to change a course registration Oct. 15 Last day to change a course registration to or from "Pass/No Pass" to or from "Pass/No Pass" March 7 Early Registration for Summer, 2011, Oct. 18-19 Fall Semester Break begins (Student Holiday - UNL offices are open) March 20-27 Spring Vacation (UNL offices are Oct. 25-Nov. 9 Priority Registration for open Monday through Friday) Second Semester, 2009-10 March 28-April 12 Priority Registration begins for Nov. 10-Jan. 9 Open Registration for Second Semester First Semester, 2010-2011 Nov. 12 Last day to withdraw from one or more April 8 Last day to withdraw from one or more courses for the term course for the term Nov. 24 Student Holiday (UNL offices are open) April 25-April 30 Last week of classes Nov. 25-28 Thanksgiving Vacation April 30 Last day of classes (UNL offices are closed) May 2-6 Second Semester Final Exams Dec. 6-11 Last week of classes May 6 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Dec. 11 Last day of classes May 7 Second Semester Commencement Dec. 13-17 First Semester Final Exams Dec. 17 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Dec. 18 First Semester Commencement Dec. 24-Jan. 2 Holiday Closedown (UNL offices are closed)

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Jan. 10 Second Semester begins Late Registration begins ($25 late registration fee charged) Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day (Student and Staff Holiday) Jan. 18 Last day for late registrations and adds Dear Huskers, Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 100 percent refund One of the blessings, and also Jan. 21 Last day to drop a full semester one of the difficulties, of being course and receive 75 percent refund a student-athlete is learning Last day to file a drop to remove course how to juggle and manage a from student's record great many responsibilities Jan. 22-April 8 All course withdrawals noted with in a compressed time frame. a "W" on academic record Hopefully this planner will Jan. 28 Last day to withdraw from a full help you master the process. I semester course and receive hope that the work ethic, time 50 percent refund management, and disciplinary Final day to apply for a degree in May skills that you master as a ($25 application fee charged) student-athlete will serve you Last day to apply for residence for well throughout the remainder of Second Semester your time. Feb. 4 Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 25 percent refund Feb. 12 Tuition and fee payment deadline March 4 Last day to change a course registration to or from "Pass/No Pass" March 7 Early Registration for Summer, 2011, begins March 20-27 Spring Vacation (UNL offices are open Monday through Friday) March 28-April 12 Priority Registration begins for First Semester, 2010-2011 April 8 Last day to withdraw from one or more course for the term April 25-April 30 Last week of classes April 30 Last day of classes May 2-6 Second Semester Final Exams May 6 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony May 7 Second Semester Commencement

4 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Welcome to Nebraska Welcome to Nebraska Academic Integrity: You should feel proud that  Dedication to the principles of academic excellence your scholastic achievement  Encouragement of degree completion and athletic abilities have  Support in securing a productive place in society created a place for you at  Preparation for graduate education Nebraska, where you will be challenged to reach your full Athletic Achievement: potential in the classroom and  Dedication to maximum athletic performance on the playing field. This handbook has been Diversity & Equity: prepared for you to use as a  Respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person guide to the many opportunities  Focus on the education and welfare of the minority student- you will be experiencing during athlete your career as a student and  Opportunities for ethnic minorities and women in coaching, as an athlete. No one could administration, etc. be expected to know all the  Compliance with the 1972 Civil Rights Law as it relates to rules and regulations or the equitable treatment for male and female student-athletes possibilities and challenges available. It is hoped you will Fiscal Integrity: refer to this handbook as new  Comprehensive fiscal policies and practices to ensure control situations present themselves and accountability to you. During your career at Governance: Nebraska you will set many  Compliance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and goals, both academically and University rules and regulations athletically. The Department of Leadership: Intercollegiate Athletics has Continuation of Nebraska's rich heritage as a national leader and set specific goals for all of its an integral force in shaping the future of intercollegiate athletics units to reach every day. These include: Personal Development: Encouragement of all student-athletes toward personal and professional growth to be positive role models

Quality Support:  The finest staff, facilities, services and equipment are provided to create a positive, supportive environment

 Included in this guide is information related to your academic activities and your physical welfare, as well as necessary sports participation information. If you read the helpful information contained in this handbook and utilize the resources mentioned, you will find that you can settle into your new environment successfully.

5 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook History of Nebraska Founded in 1869, the University of Nebraska performance and then in terms of athletic is the state's land-grant university and its major performance. Although you receive an athletic comprehensive institution of higher education. scholarship, intellectual growth and academic With 23,000 students from all parts of the world, progress are always a priority for you while you Nebraska offers a wide range of undergraduate are here. Representing the University in its and graduate programs. intercollegiate athletics program is a privilege As UNL carries out its three-part mission of earned by your successful academic efforts, as teaching, research and outreach, the overall well as by your athletic performance. Therefore, we impact of its efforts ensures that the quality of all believe our program’s success must be measured of its institutional programs is consistent with the by our ability to support you both as a student and expectations and needs of the people of Nebraska. as an athlete. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska's Being a UNL student-athlete affords you a eight undergraduate colleges, the Graduate unique opportunity to develop mentally, physically College and the College of Law. More than and socially in an atmosphere of excellence. 100 degree programs are offered leading to Everything from the coaching, facilities and career opportunities in the arts, the sciences, the equipment to the medical care and academic humanities and the professions. support you receive is planned to ensure that your Nebraska also receives more than $150 million collegiate experience will be a positive one. annually in grants and contracts from outside sources for research, instruction, public service, Orientation administration, and student aid. Alumni, including In addition to the University's New Student authors, Pulitzer prize-winning journalists and Enrollment program, the Office of Athletic and poets, presidential advisers and Nobel prize- Academic Services provides student-athlete winning scientists, have enriched the University’s orientation sessions for incoming student- tradition of leadership and scholarly excellence. athletes. The University’s faculty stands at the forefront Prior to the first competition of the fall season, of discovery in many fields. Through such service the compliance office also conducts NCAA Student- programs as Cooperative Extension, UNL reaches Athlete Compliance Meetings for all athletic tens of thousands of additional citizens each year. teams to explain NCAA, Big 12 and institutional Further, UNL has been innovative in stimulating regulations as well as department policies various cooperative efforts among the state, the and procedures. Additionally, the department’s University, the federal government and the private Substance Abuse Program is introduced. sector. Nebraska, noted for its outstanding athletic programs, is also noted for the quality of its Department Purpose academic support programs. Nebraska has The Department of Athletics exists to provide received Athletic Management Magazine's Award opportunities for students to enrich their of Excellence for the best academic support college experience through comprehensive, programs in collegiate athletics. UNL leads the challenging and professionally managed nation in Academic All-Americans for all sports. intercollegiate sports programs. Through athletic events, student-athletes are encouraged to achieve excellence in competition and individual development, gaining interpersonal and leadership skills in the process. Additionally, the department is dedicated to enhancing the University’s reputation for integrity and excellence, as demonstrated by the performance of student- athletes, coaches and all departmental staff members, both on and off the field. The Department of Athletics adheres to the rules and regulations of the Big 12 Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. At Nebraska, excellence in athletics and academics are compatible. High standards in athletics and academic programs ensure that students will be given the best possible foundation for their future lives and careers. The University of Nebraska broke ground on Memorial Stadium Your success as a student-athlete at Nebraska in 1923. must be measured first in terms of academic

6 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Executive Team Executive Team Member Position Phone/E-Mail Tom Osborne Athletic Director 472-3011 [email protected] Marc Boehm Executive Associate Athletic Director 472-3011 [email protected] Dennis Leblanc Senior Associate A.D. 472-4614 for Academics and Compliance [email protected] Bob Burton Associate Athletic Director 472-3011 [email protected] Pat Logsdon Assoc. A.D./Senior Women Administrator 472-3011 [email protected] Holly Adam Ticket Manager 472-4462 [email protected] Dr. Lonnie Albers Director of Athletic Medicine 472-9859 [email protected] Chris Anderson Associate A.D. for Community Relations 472-7771 [email protected] Gary Bargen Assistant A.D. for Compliance 472-7002 [email protected] Jan Brown Accounting Manager 472-7064 [email protected] Dan Floyd Director of Information Technology 472-4600 [email protected] Kirk Hartman Creative Director 472-3022 [email protected] Butch Hug Assistant A.D. for Events 472-1950 [email protected] John Ingram Assistant A.D. for Facilities 472-1959 [email protected] Jeff Jamrog Assistant A.D. for Football 472-3116 [email protected] Katie Jewell Associate Director of Academic Programs 472-4620 [email protected] Shot Kleen Director of Technology 472-5989 [email protected] Keith Mann Director of Media Relations 472-2263 [email protected] Paul Meyers Associate A.D. for Development 472-4881 [email protected] Doak Ostergard Outreach Director 472-0771 [email protected] Dr. Josephine Potuto Faculty Athletic Representative 472-1252 [email protected] Kim Shellpeper Associate Director of Academic Programs 472-0531 [email protected] Michael Stephens Director of Corporate Marketing 472-9446 [email protected] Randy York Creative Director 472-4647 [email protected] Keith Zimmer Associate A.D. for Life Skills 472-4616 [email protected]

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Nebraska Head Coaches

Mike Anderson Chuck Chmelka John Cook Jay Dirksen Morgan Hicks Baseball Men’s Gymnastics Volleyball Men's and Women's Rifle Cross Country

Scott Jacobson Dan Kendig Robin Krapfl Mark Manning Kerry McDermott Women's Tennis Women's Gymnastics Women's Golf Wrestling Men's Tennis

Pablo Morales Gary Pepin Bo Pelini Rhonda Revelle Doc Sadler Swimming and Diving Men's and Women's Football Softball Men's Basketball Track and Field

Bill Spangler Bill Straub John Walker Connie Yori Men's Golf Bowling Soccer Women's Basketball

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 8 Academic Excellence Major National, Conference and Institutional Academic Awards

Today's Top Eight Award Regarded as the nation's most prestigious academic award, Nebraska has a nation-leading 16 recipients of the Top Eight Award. To be nominated, students must have exhausted their athletic eligibility. The award is based on the criteria of athletic achievement, academic achievement and community involvement. Wrestling and women’s basketball standouts Craig Brester and Kelsey Griffin were selected by faculty as the 2009-10 Nebraska Student- Academic All-Americans Athlete of the Year award winners. Nebraska’s rich tradition of academic excellence is solidified Nebraska Male and Female Bryan Snyder (Wrestling) on the national level through the Student-Athletes of the Year Diandra Hyman (Bowling) University’s dominance of the Honored annually at the Kyle Vanden Bosch (Football) CoSIDA Academic All-America Award. Student-Athlete Recognition Angie Oxley (Volleyball) Nebraska leads the nation in this Banquet, faculty members from Brian Shaw (Football) prestigious honor. the Intercollegiate Athletic Janet Dutton (Track and Field) To be considered for the award, Committee vote on and select one Jim Koziol (Gymnastics) student-athletes must be sophomore male and one female student- Fiona Nepo (Volleyball) status or above, maintain a minimum athlete each year. Ryan Tobin (Wrestling) 3.3 cumulative grade-point average, Criteria for nomination include Jenny Smith (Softball) be a team starter or key reserve and candidates being enrolled in the Ted Harris (Gymnastics) be active in the community. academic year in which the final Shelly Bartlett (Gymnastics) season of athletic eligibility Jason Christie (Gymnastics) occurs; having a minimum Billie Fletcher (Volleyball) cumulative grade-point average Rob Zatechka (Football) of 3.00; performing with Nicole Duval (Gymnastics) distinction in a varsity sport; and Trev Alberts (Football) acting both on and off the field Theresa Stelling (Track and Field/CC) in a manner that has brought Mike Stigge (Football) credit to the student-athlete, Karen Jennings (Basketball) the institution and intercollegiate Pat Engelbert (Football) athletics. Janet Kruse (Volleyball) David Edeal (Football) 2009-10 honorees include: Lynne Frey (Track and Field) Craig Brester (Wrestling) Kelsey Griffin (Basketball) Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet Former honorees include: Annually, the athletic Nick Sullivan (Baseball) department celebrates student- Amanda Gates (Volleyball) athlete excellence and life Stephen Tetrault (Gymnastics) skills at the Student-Athlete Sarah Pavan (Volleyball) Recognition Banquet held in April Stephanie Carter (Gymnastics) at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Dane Todd (Football) The banquet is a result of an Ashley Selig (Track and Field) endowment created by Dick and Aaron Plas (Track and Field) Dale Herman. Student-athletes Richelle Simpson (Gymnastics) who have completed at least Volleyball standout Kori Cooper is a two-time Daniel Bruce (Baseball) one year of school can earn a first-team Academic All-America recipient Judd Davies (Football) bronze, silver or gold medallion and a three-time first-team Academic All-Big Anne Gaffigan (Track and Field/CC) based on either their cumulative 12 award winner. Jeff Leise (Baseball) grade-point average at the end Laura Pilakowski (Volleyball) of the semester preceding the

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The Husker men’s gymnastics team captured the 2010 Life Skills Award of Excellence for the first time.

banquet, or their grade-point Big 12 Commissioner's Graduation average earned during the Honor Roll Nebraska student-athletes previous calendar year. At the conclusion of each continue to raise the bar and The Herman Team Grade- academic term, the Big 12 graduate at a higher rate than Point Average Awards are Conference names the Big 12 the general student population. presented to the one men's and Commissioner's Honor Roll Nebraska student-athletes one women's team with the recognizing student-athletes post an outstanding exhausted highest team cumulative grade- who have earned a 3.0 or better eligibility rate of 94 percent, point average in the previous grade-point average. which leads the Big 12 calendar year. Nebraska's male Conference. and female Student-Athlete of the Year are announced at the banquet in addition to recognizing the single men’s and women’s team with the highest point total in the year-long Life Skills Team Competition.

Academic All-Big 12 Nebraska student-athletes are always well represented on Academic All-Big 12 teams for their respective sports. To be named to the first team, student- athletes must be regulars on their team and have earned a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade- point average (GPA) or a 3.2 GPA or better in the previous two academic terms. First year and junior college transfers are not eligible to be nominated. Those earning between a 3.0 and 3.19 GPA are eligible for Academic All-Big 12 second team recognition. A total of 104 Nebraska student-athletes earned degrees during the 2009-10 fall and spring commencement exercises, including Husker basketball player Yvonne Turner.

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 10 Athletic Recognition Degree-Completion Awards The NCAA currently contributes $650,000 a year to a program of Degree-Completion Awards to be given to student- athletes who have exhausted their athletic eligibility and institutional aid. In addition, the NCAA consortium of businesses provides funds for degree completion awards. See your academic counselor for details. Postgraduate Scholarships Postgraduate scholarships are also available to those who wish to pursue advanced degrees. For details, talk to the Nebraska All-American high jumper Epley Bullock with Athletic Director Tom Life Skills Department. Osborne at the 2010 Hero Breakfast. In most cases, applicants must be in their final season the organization requesting Interacting with the print of athletic eligibility, have a the appearance must sign and electronic media gives minimum 3.2 GPA, and have a waiver ensuring that the you the opportunity to develop excelled in their sport and in the student-athlete’s name, image communication skills that community. or appearance is used in a can be helpful not only as a manner consistent with NCAA student-athlete but in future HERO Leadership Award guidelines. professional, business and Annually, at least one In addition, a student- athletic careers. As an entering student-athlete from each athlete is not allowed to miss freshman, you may be nervous team is selected to receive class in order to participate in about speaking to media the HERO Leadership Award the activity. representatives, but by the recognizing student-athletes Please direct any such time you graduate you will have who have consistently gone requests to the Athletic become relaxed, confident and above and beyond the call of Compliance Office at 472-2042 articulate. duty demonstrating a strong before proceeding. commitment to community Interviews service and leaderhsip. Media Relations Never agree to an interview Honorees are selected by the As a member of a Nebraska unless arrangements have been Head Coach, Academic/Athletic intercollegiate athletic team, coordinated through the Media Counselor, and the Life Skills you should be aware that a Relations Office. staff. great deal of attention is paid This policy will help you by the surrounding community avoid contact with unauthorized Recognition Events to the University’s athletic people who may attempt to There is often confusion program. Part of the benefit of gain and use information for concerning the types of being associated with Nebraska gambling or scouting purposes. recognition events that are is the extensive media attention The Media Relations Office will allowable, as well as what received by the department. let you know when to expect travel expenses you may accept The public is very interested authorized contact from media in connection with various types in the intercollegiate athletic and other related individuals. of recognition. Before traveling activities at Nebraska, and it The Media Relations Office to any such event, seek approval is from these interested alumni will not give out your home or from the Athletic Compliance and fans that the University cell phone number without your Office. receives much of its support for permission. You may wish to our athletic program. have an unlisted number so that ­Promotion or Charitable You have a responsibility unauthorized people, whether Benefit Appearances to Nebraska, your coaches and media members, gamblers or According to NCAA teammates to cooperate with well-meaning fans, do not get regulations, student-athletes the media whenever possible. To it from Directory Assistance and may make promotional aid the Media Relations Office disturb you. appearances under certain with requests for information conditions. All requests for such from the media, you are asked Press Conferences appearances must be approved at the beginning of the year During the football and by the Compliance Office. to complete a media relations volleyball season, weekly media As a prerequisite to approval, questionnaire. Any personal luncheons are held on campus the student-athlete and an information you disclose may be in the Don Bryant Media Facility authorized representative of released by the Media Relations (Level 6 of Memorial Stadium). Office.

11 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Recognition A regular media gathering fans of all ages. NU Relay Club (Track and Field) may also be held for the By stirring the crowd with a On Deck Circle (Softball) men’s and women’s basketball rousing fight song, Nebraska’s Rebounders (Men’s Basketball) programs during the season in band and pep band are an The Match Club (Volleyball) the Bob Devaney Sports Center important part of each athletic media room. event where they participate. As a member of a Nebraska ­ athletic team, you may be Booster Organizations Dealing with asked to be available to larger Often, student-athletes the Media media groups, provided your think of booster clubs as just Be aware that the image attendance does not conflict social organizations. However, you create for yourself with your class schedule. If the main goal of each and every and your team affects the an individual player is being club is to help generate the reputation of the entire honored, every effort is made to financial and moral support have that player present. necessary to maintain a strong University. You may also be asked to athletic program. With this in mind, you speak with the media after These various booster are urged to exercise care practice or a game, as pre- groups generate over $2 when making statements arranged by your coach and the million a year for the athletic to the media. Media Relations Office. program at Nebraska. The NCAA The longer you are on Postseason press defines individuals who have a team, the more likely it conferences are held as supported athletic programs needed. For instance, when as "representatives of athletic is that you will develop Nebraska hosts a conference interests." Athletes should be a personal relationship or NCAA championship, a press aware that the NCAA has rules with some of the media conference is held before the and regulations governing the representatives regularly event. Members of any team activity of "reps." Whenever covering your team. with media present are expected you have a question regarding While we encourage these to be available to the media a booster’s involvement with relationships, remember following their game or event. you or a prospective student- Please note that the locker athlete who may be visiting our that regardless of what rooms, weight room and training campus, please ask your coach, is said, a reporter’s first rooms are off-limits to the or the Compliance Office at 472- obligation is to report the public. This includes media. 2042. news. Don’t say it if you Membership in Nebraska don’t want to see it in print Athletic Support booster clubs is open to anyone or on television. The following organizations – alumni, letterwinners, friends, If your team receives build enthusiasm and support parents and fans. It allows for Nebraska's athletic program. individuals with a common regular media attention, Let them know you appreciate interest to work and socialize a member of the Media their efforts. together. If you know of anyone Relations staff will hold a who might be interested briefing to give you media Nebraska Spirit Squad in joining one of the booster relations suggestions As fellow students, the organizations or in making a before the beginning of Cheer Squad and the Scarlets contribution to the department, your playing season. At (dance team) work hard to have them call the Nebraska support Nebraska athletics, Athletic Development Office at that time, you will be given the University and community. 472-2367 or visit Huskers.com a handout that will help These students support and click "Make a Gift". you deal with the news Nebraska on the sideline and at media. philanthropic events, and make Nebraska Booster Clubs almost 200 public appearances Chip-N Club (Women’s Golf) a year. Fairway Club (Men’s Golf) Each squad’s members Fastbreakers (WBB) are selected through a tryout Touchdown Club (Football) process in the spring of the Beef Club (Football) academic year. They are selected Cattle Club (Football) based on their overall academic Walk-on Club (Football) profile, fitness/health, attitude Husker Home Run Club and potential for contribution, (Baseball) and technical skills. Husker Netters (M/W Tennis) The University of Nebraska Husker Power Club (Strength mascots, "Herbie Husker" and Program) "Lil' Red" can be found at men's Husker Splash Club (Swimming and women's athletic events & Diving) generating crowd enthusiasm. Husker Wresting Club These wholesome and fun- Nebraska Gymnastics Club loving mascots are a hit with Nebraska Soccer Booster Club

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 12 Sports Participation When you participate in and celebrated its 10th As a Member of a intercollegiate athletics, you are season of competition Husker Team representing the University and in 2005-06, sponsors 30 all the people who support it. championships, including As a student-athlete, you 17 for men and 13 for women. As a member of the Big 12 will be in the public eye, and Conference, the University your personal conduct should Appropriate Behavior of Nebraska fields and plays reflect favorably upon yourself, One of your responsibilities host to many of the nation’s your team, and the University. as a student-athlete is to Furthermore, you are part of a always behave appropriately at finest NCAA teams. Nebraska larger team made up of all of the all athletic events. Recognize offers intercollegiate athletic members of all intercollegiate that appropriate behavior will opportunities for men and teams at Nebraska. Cheer for require effort on your part. women in the following 23 them all! Enter each competition sports: expecting fairness Student-Athlete Eligibility Have a proper attitude and Women: The Student-Athlete Annual behave respectfully and Basketball NCAA Rules Compliance politely at all times meeting is conducted for each Do not worry about your Bowling team before the beginning of opponent's performance Cross Country intercollegiate competition. You Give your best performance Golf will need to provide information Compete hard but play fair Gymnastics about your non-athletic Treat your fellow players Rifle financial aid, academic year/ equally and with respect summer employment, housing Inappropriate behavior never Soccer information, automobile justifies retaliation Softball registration and participation Emphasize the positive Swimming & Diving in outside competition. Prior to Respect your officials Tennis competing, you must complete Support team efforts by Track & Field (indoor) required NCAA, Big 12, and UNL encouraging teamwork and forms. mutual effort Track & Field (outdoor) Once certified, you must Volleyball meet NCAA requirements that When you attend other pertain to your academic and athletic events, remember that Men: athletic eligibility. you are expected to demonstrate Baseball appropriate behavior as well. Basketball Big 12 Conference Your coach will instruct you Cross Country On paper, the Big 12 in positive techniques for Football Conference became a reality communicating with officials, Feb. 25, 1994, when Baylor, opponents and the public. You Gymnastics Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Texas will also be advised on how Golf joined Big Eight Conference to react to the aggressive or Tennis institutions Iowa State, inappropriate actions of others. Track & Field (indoor) Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Inappropriate Behavior Track & Field (outdoor) Nebraska and Oklahoma in The University will not Wrestling pursuit of common endeavors. tolerate any of the following The 1996-97 academic year behaviors: marked the first year of head- Abusing an official, coach, opponents, team members to-head competition among the athlete, opponent or spectator or spectators 12 institutions. physically ­Ridiculing or humiliating Individually, member Throwing objects at an another player’s performance schools have been respected in individual, spectator, or Making public statements the classroom and on the field of across the field or arena that are negative, competition. League institutions Seizing equipment or controversial or not in have received accolades for the cameras from officials or compliance with the quality of academic resources, the news media department’s policy on programs and services offered to Inciting players or media relations students. Athletically, members spectators to violent action Violating generally of the Big 12 Conference have or any behavior that insults recognized intercollegiate accounted for more than 130 or defiles an opponent’s standards or the values NCAA team championships and traditions and standards associated 16 wire service football titles, Encouraging our fans to boo with the University as while student-athletes have an opposing team when determined by your head claimed more than 750 NCAA introductions are made coach crowns. Using obscene or The conference, which inappropriate language is headquartered in Dallas or gestures to officials,

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All Nebraska student-athletes are expected to observe team travel regulations.

Team Travel in working out a schedule for travel (liability waiver forms Your head coach will review makeup work, contact your may be obtained from your the standards for team conduct academic counselor. coach or can be picked up at that you should observe when If your instructor requires the Compliance Office located you travel with your team. documentation of your team in the Student Life Complex). All Specific requirements for dress, travel, request a letter from your releases must be approved by individual conduct, curfews academic counselor at least one the appropriate sport supervisor and free-time activities will be week in advance of the trip. prior to the team departing discussed. You should also reconfirm campus. Regardless of your sport, the your absence with your If you are scheduled to athletic department does not professors, at least a week compete during a vacation allow student-athletes to use prior to departure. At that time, period, your coach may alcohol, tobacco or drugs at any arrange to make up missed arrange paid transportation, as time while representing their course work that results from permitted by the NCAA, from teams at home or on trips away traveling with your team. your home. from campus. You may access a student In all instances, you must absence form on the Internet meet with your coach to discuss Missed Classes at: http://www.unl.edu/asenate/ vacation plans prior to departing You may occasionally sapform.htm. campus. miss classes to participate This form is not required and in "away" athletic events. In is strictly optional. It is provided general, faculty members are only as a means of assisting understanding, provided that faculty and students in students inform them prior to keeping records of agreements travel and as early as possible made if a student needs about anticipated absences. to miss scheduled classes. Communication from the student-athlete to the faculty is Traveling Apart from the key. Team At the beginning of each There may be extenuating semester, review the syllabus circumstances that dictate that requirements and give each of you travel to or from an athletic your professors a copy of the event using other means of "missed class" letter and your transportation. Submit a schedule of away competition. written plan to your coach for Review the syllabus with your approval, detailing the owner of professor and discuss any the vehicle, other passengers, possible conflicts with exams, parking arrangements and any projects or papers. Make other information that your sure you understand your coach has specified. The coach professor’s requirements, and if will ask you to sign a Liability you experience any difficulties Release Form, and you should keep a copy of it with you as you

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You are a representative Alcohol Abuse Relationship Violence and of your team, of the Athletic State law sets a minimum Acquaintance Rape Department and of the University age for the purchase and Acquaintance rape and of Nebraska. Your position is consumption of alcoholic relationship violence are enviable in that you receive beverages at 21 years of topics of concern on campuses a great deal of interest and age. Even after reaching 21 nationwide. You may be unaware attention from the public and years of age, student-athletes that the term "rape" includes from the media. That also means are prohibited from drinking forced sexual intercourse and that you have a responsibility alcoholic beverages when also drug-facilitated rape (the to make your representation traveling with or representing use of Rohypnol, GHB) and non- positive. Familiarize yourself their teams. Additionally, consensual sex with someone with the Code of Conduct, and alcoholic beverages are not to who is impaired by alcohol and/ conduct yourself in a manner be consumed while attending or drugs, or who is intimidated that will make the University athletic or athletically sponsored by threats. Sexual intercourse proud. events. Reported violations against a person's will or when will be investigated by the that person is unable to give Conduct Rules Sources department and appropriate consent is rape. The department requires actions will be taken. Relationship violence is coaches, trainers and staff to If you believe you have an targeted against someone you conduct themselves in a way alcohol abuse problem, talk to date, co-habitate with, marry that creates a positive image of your coach, the trainer of your or with whom you have a the people, values and traditions sport, the University Health child. It involves a range of associated with the University, Center, or Counseling and behaviors, including not only the Big 12 Conference and the Psychological Services (15th physical violence but verbal NCAA. As a student-athlete, you and U Streets) for assistance and emotional abuse, terroristic are expected to uphold the same or information on alcohol and threats and stalking. standards of conduct, including chemical abuse. All counseling, The Women's Center and academic honesty, that have both within and outside the the Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis been adopted by the department department, is confidential. The Center provide support services and the University. Counseling and Psychological for victims of these crimes and Services office can be reached work with the UNL community See the 2010-11 University of by calling 472-7450 or by to challenge the beliefs and Nebraska Undergraduate Bulletin visiting www.unl.edu/health/ ideas that perpetuate them. for the complete text of the CAPS.html. They offer presentations and Student Code of Conduct and workshops to help you and Disciplinary Procedures. your team members become Irresponsible Drinking can Contribute to... Academic Failure: Resulting from partying instead of studying; sleeping in, cutting classes, attending classes high or hung over. Acquaintance (or date) rape: See section above. Accidents: At least half, sometimes more, automobile, motorcycle and boating accident fatalities involve alcohol. Seventy percent of drowning victims and 50 percent of burn victims were using alcohol at the time of their accidents, and many who were hurt or killed in falls were impaired by alcohol use. Suicide: Since alcohol is a depressant, drinking may make a person feel worse. Twenty-five percent of suicides involve alcohol. Fights: Alcohol lowers a person's inhibitions, allowing the person to behave with less restraint than when sober. This means he/she can be more easily frustrated or angered, reacting violently to situations that normally might be ignored. The user is also more likely to become verbally abusive, thereby inviting a violent reaction. Vandalism: Breaking windows, tearing down exit signs, pulling fire alarms, throwing food, stuffing toilets, etc., are almost always alcohol related. Unsafe sex: Use of adequate protection is likely to be forgotten when one's judgment is clouded by excessive alcohol. The same impairment of judgment can result in indiscriminate sexual activity. After drinking heavily, sexual functioning and performance is often diminished. Excessive use of alcohol may result in coma or death. Legal problems: Unruly behavior may result in mandated change of room assignment, being removed from a residence hall, suspension from the University because of offenses engaged in while drunk, involvement with police, etc. Development of addiction: Ten percent of college students are addicted to alcohol or other substances. Physical Effects: Drinking even small amounts of alcohol may affect one's athletic performance for several days.

15 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Code of Conduct leaders in making UNL a safe above, you are encouraged to place for women. Contact the consult the Office of Equity, Student- Women's Center at 472-2597 Access and Diversity Programs, to schedule a presentation. If Room 128, Administration Athlete Rules you are concerned that your Building, 472-3417. 1. Always present a positive behavior in a relationship may be abusive, contact Counseling Dress Code image; don’t do anything and Psychological Services for Since personal appearance to embarrass yourself, the confidential assistance. is a direct reflection on you, take team, your family or the If you are or have been an interest in how you appear, University. a victim of sexual assault especially when traveling with or relationship violence, your team. The dress code for 2. Understand the please contact the UNL each team varies from coach importance of being Victim Advocate, 472-0203 to coach. Your head coach will at the Women's Center, 340 let you know if a specific dress punctual; be on time for Nebraska Union or the Rape/ code is required. In general, every commitment. Spouse Abuse Crisis Center at you should always exercise 475-7273 for counseling and good judgment concerning the 3. Be prepared to give 100 referrals. R/SACC provides 24- appropriateness of your attire, percent both mentally and hour crisis emergency services taking into consideration the physically in the classroom for victims and an advocate function you are attending. and on the playing field. for rape victims who report to the crisis line or to any Lincoln Social Networking Policy hospital. All services are free The Student-Athlete 4. Do not consume alcoholic and confidential. Advisory Committee has created beverages on team trips, a Social Networking Policy to at athletic events or at Discrimination protect your image and the events sponsored by the and Harassment team you represent. Please department. Nebraska You are a part of a carefully review the below law prohibits anyone community that supports both policy. Furthermore, Nebraska individual ethical integrity contracts with an outside under 21 from patronizing and community diversity. The company to provide ongoing drinking establishments. University does not condone monitoring of your social The coaching staff strongly discrimination or harassment networking sites to ensure you suggests that those 21 and directed toward any person or are best representing Nebraska over also shun drinking group within this community– Athletics. Also, be aware establishments. Just being students, employees or visitors. that media representatives in attendance may lead to As a member of the University constantly monitor your community, you are to refrain social networking sites for problems. from actions that intimidate, inappropriate language, photos humiliate or demean persons or and content reflecting poorly on 5. NCAA rules prohibit the groups, or that undermine their yourself or the university. use of tobacco products of security or self-esteem. Playing and competing any kind while participating Discrimination includes for the University of Nebraska in practice or competition behavior that denigrates is a privilege not a right. or while representing the others because of their race, Student-athletes at UNL are ethnicity, ancestry, national held in high regard and are University in any capacity. origin, religion, gender, sexual seen as role models in the Tobacco use is prohibited at orientation, age, physical or community. As leader, we have these times, and the athletic mental disabilities (including the responsibility to portray department, in concern for learning disabilities), mental our team, our University and your health, discourages its retardation, and past/present ourselves in a positive manner use at any time. history of a mental disorder. at all times. Sometimes this Additional information on means doing things that are the policy is included in the of an inconvenience to us, but profiles and view all personal Appendix of this Student-Athlete benefit the whole team. information. This includes all Handbook on pages 50-51. The In recent years, Facebook, pictures, videos, comments and entire policy is available on the MySpace, and other social posters. Inappropriate material Internet at: http://bf.unl.edu/ networking sites have increased found by third parties affects hrpolicy/OtherPolicies.shtml in popularity and are used by the perception of the student, If you do not have access to the majority of student-athletes the athletic department and the Internet, you are welcome at the University of Nebraska- the University. This can be to use the computer lab at the Lincoln. detrimental to a student- Student Life Complex in West Student-athletes may not athlete’s future employment Stadium. be aware that third parties options. If you believe you are being including the media, faculty, Examples of inappropriate harassed or otherwise subjected future employers and NCAA and offensive behaviors to discrimination as detailed officials can easily access their concerning participation in

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 16 Code of Conduct online communities may include If you are ever in doubt depictions or presentations of of the appropriateness of the following: your online public material, Posting photos, videos, consider whether it upholds comments or posters showing and positively reflects your own the personal use of alcohol, values and ethics as well as tobacco, eg., no holding cups, the athletics department and cans, shot glasses, etc. the University’s. Remember Posting photos, videos, and to always present a positive comments that are of a sexual image and don’t do anything to nature. This includes links embarrass yourself, the team, to websites of pornographic your family, or the University. nature and other inappropriate material. Weapons Policy Posting pictures, videos, Posession of dangerous comments or posters that weapons, either concelead or condone drug related activity. unconcealed, on University This includes, but is not limited property, on the worksite, to images that portray the in University vehicles, or personal use of marijuana, and in personal vehicles when drug paraphernalia. on University property is a violation of NU policy. Using inappropriate or Dangerous weapons include offensive language in all guns, knives, explosives or any comments, videos and other other devices as determined postings. This includes threats by the University, which in the of violence and derogatory manner used or intended are comments against race and/ capable of producing death or or gender. bodily injury. Devices authorized If a student-athlete’s profile by the Vice Chancellor for and its contents are found to Business and Finance and/ be inappropriate in accordance or provided to employees for with the above behaviors, purposes of carrying out work he/she will be the subject to responsibilities shall not be the following penalties: 1) deemed dangerous weapons for written warning; 2) a meeting purposes of this policy. Violation of this policy shall make the with Director of Athletics and offender subject to appropriate Head coach; 3) penalties as disciplinary action. determined by the athletics department, for example, Misuse of Prescribed or suspension from athletic team. Non-Prescribed Drugs or For your own safety, Use of Illegal Drugs please keep the following Using illegal drugs or recommendations in mind misusing prescribed drugs as you participate in social is risky and usually harmful networking websites: to your academic and athletic Set your security settings so performance. Because drugs that only friends can view your often produce behavioral, physical profile. and psychological changes, their You should not post your use can cause problems not only e-mail, home address, local for you but for your teammates address, telephone number(s), as well. Illegal or unauthorized or other personal information drug use and abuse is a serious as it could lead to unwanted problem and the department attention, stalking, identity wants you to understand the effects and consequences of theft, etc. such use; therefore, attendance Be aware of who you add as a at drug education sessions will friend to your site - many people be required. are looking to take advantage Understanding the effects of of student-athletes or to seek drug abuse, problems associated connection with student- with drug abuse and options for athletes. counseling and rehabilitation Consider how the above will be addressed. behaviors can be reflected in all Facebook applications.

17 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Academic support Husker student-athletes Featuring one of the most Athlete Orientation which will innovative and comprehensive help you adjust to the multiple academic support systems demands of being a college in the country, Nebraska is student-athlete. dedicated to helping its student-athletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The athletic support team is comprised of 13 full-time staff members and tutorial staff addressing all subject areas.

Academic Guidance Educational Assessments Assessments are administered upon request. These assessments help determine your strengths and areas for improvement. Results allow academic counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and team. Personal Counseling international students and Tutorial Support Student-athletes will find women. Although these A tremendous resource for all a very supportive and caring programs are geared toward academic abilities, unlimited environment at Nebraska. helping students with specific tutorial support is available Transitional issues, issues as they transition to from day one up to college stress management, time the University of Nebraska, all graduation. Subject and management, academic focus student athletes are welcome to mentor tutors help provide and problem resolution are academic support and study all addressed in a proactive participate in these programs. strategies to be successful. manner throughout the year. Counseling referrals are also made if necessary to mental Supplemental Instruction (Top): Academic counselor Alvin Banks, one A sub-component of the health professionals at the tutorial program, targeted University Health Center. of eight full-time academic counselors, group review sessions help helps athletes coordinate their class ease the adjustment to college Multicultural Support schedules and tutorial support systems. academics while building Designed to enhance cultural academic self-esteem. awareness, staff members (Below): The new $8.7 million Nebraska concentrate efforts on issues Student Life Complex will nearly triple Academic Supervision of transition, adjustment and the size of the Student Services space retention for students of color, Eleven professional academic available to Husker Student-Athletes. counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback and monitor athletic eligibility.

Computer Resources Student-athletes enjoy state- of-the art computer labs with more than 60 computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel.

Personal Support Student-Athlete Orientation The Academic staff coordinates New Student-

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 18 Life Skills Husker student-athletes Athletic Director Tom Osborne has enhanced Nebraska’s award-winning life skills Proactive Education program creating a separate department with four full-time staff led by Associate Education on societal issues Athletic Director Keith Zimmer. Life Skills at Nebraska will help student-athletes impacting collegiate students delivered through life skills succeed while in college and get fully prepared for life after sports. Student-athletes theatre, team presentations and will have access to personal and team education, the ability to create a personalized student-athlete assemblies. life skills plan, attend numerous career events and participate in countless outreach and leadership programs. Individual Meetings During individual meetings, life T o m O s b o r n e skills staff members will help create a personalized life skills presents men’s plan identifying key goals prior g y m n a s t i c s to graduation to best prepare student-athlete student-athletes for life after Adrion Hernandez with a 2010 HERO sports. award. Outreach and Leadership Student-athletes have many opportunities to develop leadership skills through campus and community involvement. Nebraska is regarded as a national leader in community service as Husker student- T h e a n n u a l athletes have eagerly accepted Networking/ the role-model challenge. N E X P O N i g h t connects student- Career Programming a t h l e t e s w i t h Student-athletes will benefit from former Huskers job fairs and networking nights a n d c o l l e g e along with individual career representatives. sessions providing resume, cover letter and interviewing assistance. Direction regarding N e b r a s k a ' s internships and postgraduate Student-Athlete options are also provided. A d v i s o r y Committee (SAAC)  g i v e s c u r r e n t Life Skills Award of H u s k e r s a n Excellence avenue to expand Presented to the one men’s and their leadership one women’s team with the e x p e r i e n c e s highest point total in the annual beyond the field of life skills team competition recognizing commitment to competition. education, service, leadership Career Success Seminar and supporting student-athletes. By applications only, twenty upperclass students will attend   Shadowing specialized career presentations Sports Psychology Offered during fall and spring with the goal of internship to Sports psychology consultants breaks, student-athletes can are accessible to individual and/or job placement. get on-site career exposure student-athletes and teams to while networking with various maximize performance on and professionals. Husker Life Skills Seminar off the field. All incoming Huskers (freshmen and transfer) are required to Student-Athlete Advisory take a zero credit, pass/no Postgraduate Scholarships Staff will help qualified Committee pass seminar during the fall on Leadership group with Sunday evenings. This seminar senior student-athletes apply for numerous conference representation from all 23 teams will assist in your successful meeting bi-weekly serving as a transition to Nebraska and and national postgraduate scholarships for those who have voice to athletic administration, preparation for life after sports. Big 12 Conference and the NCAA. The enclosed syllabus on page excelled in athletics, academics and leadership. 21 highlights seminar content.

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Nebraska student-athletes have a major impact on the state of Nebraska through a variety of outreach programs. Last year, well over 100,000 people statewide benefited from the volunteer efforts of the Huskers. The Huskers were involved in the Read to Succeed Book Drive, Food Bank of Lincoln Back Pack program, hospital visitations, school outreach, the “School is Cool” celebration and the statewide “Tour of Excellence.

Top: Football student-athlete Blake Lawrence and cross country student-athlete Betsy Miller were honored during the 2009-10 HERO Leadership Breakfast. Top/Middle: Nebraska football student-athletes Mike McNeill and Zac Lee volunteered for School is Cool Week. Bottom/Middle: Men’s gymnasts Bear Danley, Mark Ringle, Tony Maras, Michael Heredia, Michael Killeen, Adrion Hernandez, Josh Rusler and Matthew Forrest distributed holiday toys to the families of military service men and women. Bottom: Nebraska volleyball student-athlete Kori Cooper volunteered during American Education Week.

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 20 Life Skills Seminar for Student-Athletes Facilitators: Keith Zimmer and Jackie Wallgren, Life Skills Staff, UNL Athletic Department Course Time: Sundays; 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Office Hours:Life Skills Complex, West Stadium Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Course Location: Student Life Center, West Stadium Required: All incoming Nebraska Student Athletes must enroll and complete seminar. Evaluation: Seminar is zero credit, pass/no pass. Life Skills Theatre Course Calendar: Effective Communication Series Study Skills/Test Preparation/Time Management Involvement Fair Major Exploration/Career Services Relationship Issues Nutrition/Body Image Supplements Alcohol/Drug Awareness and Eating Disorders Money Management Leadership Development/Sport Psychology Pros and Cons of Social Networking Sites

Goals: Requirements: • To provide consistent and comprehensive life skills Life Skills Counselor Meeting education facilitating the transition to University Student athletes will be required to meet with of Nebraska-Lincoln academics and athletics their respective Life Skills Counselor to create a while promoting retention and graduation. Life Skills Game Plan for Life and Resume. • To educate new student-athletes on the Weekly Blog/Quiz importance of being a positive University of Via blackboard, student athletes will be required Nebraska-Lincoln representative. to complete a weekly blog and quiz demonstrating their awareness and content retention to Life Skills • To assist in overall development of each student- resources and seminar presenters. athlete during and after collegiate career. Final Assignment • To connect student-athletes with valuable Student athletes are required to write their “Last resources campus-wide. Speech” based off the book “The Last Lecture” • To emphasize the value of community written by Randy Pausch. volunteerism and involvement on-campus. Involvement Fair • To promote degree programs and major Student athletes will be required to attend the Involve- offerings within the CEHS. Also, student- ment Fair exposing them to area agencies and non- athletes will gain awareness of specific profits and instilling the importance of volunteerism. courses offered by CEHS which relate to StrengthsQuest student-athlete development. The StrengthsQuest assessment is a tool that student athletes use to become more self-aware, explore career options and understand the importance of strength building. Career Fair In order to best prepare for life after sports, students will be expected to attend the Student- Athlete Career Fair. Student-athletes gain valuable career information, as well as experience and confidence interacting with prospective employers and make valuable contacts for internships and full-time employment.

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NEBRASKA LIFE SKILLS One Memorial Stadium University of Nebraska (402) 472-4616 www.huskers.com

Objective: To prepare Husker student-athletes for life after sports through proactive life skills education, career development, community involvement and leadership training.

Education: Bachelor Degree, Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Expected Graduation May 2014 Minor(s): Leadership, Administration, Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Transferable Skills: • Time management, competitive nature, strong work ethic, teamwork, integrity

Experience: Student-Athlete, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE; 2010 to Present • Rely upon work ethic and determination to achieve academic, athletic and personal success • Demonstrate leadership and role-model qualities through service and daily actions • Demonstrate accountability, integrity and teamwork on a daily basis • Establish trust and rapport with peers from diverse backgrounds • Proven ability to manage multiple demands

Intern, Company in Lincoln/Omaha or in home city/state; Summer 2011 • Selected as one of three summer interns for Fortune 500 Company • Facilitated all summer programming • Initiated, executed and analyzed staff surveys regarding staff development opportunities • Presented to more than 800 employees at summer retreat

Shadowing Experience, Campus or Community site, Lincoln, NE; 2011 • Observed all aspects of daily operations and attended weekly staff meetings • Responsible for communication with local and national agencies • Networked with professionals on campus and throughout the state of Nebraska

Activities/Honors: • Student-Athlete and Team Captain, University of Nebraska • President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and member of Your Degree First • Volunteer, Lincoln and Omaha Hospital Visits • Motivational Speaker, School is Cool Celebration • Volunteer, Husker ConNect and Teammates Mentoring Programs • Big 12 Community Champion recipient • HERO Leadership Award recipient • Four-time NCAA All-American • Highest Honors, Nebraska Student-Athlete Academic Recognition Banquet • Three-time Academic All-Big 12 First-Team • ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American and NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient

References: Available upon request

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 22 Academic Support Program The University of Nebraska offers an academic/athletic support program to assist all student-athletes with the transition into college. Continued support is provided through graduation, job placement or graduate school. Specific academic support services include personal support, academic support, and professional development administered by an academic staff of 11 counselors, a computer technician, math specialist and tutors. Each full-time counselor is in charge of the academic supervision of assigned sports and also has programming responsibilities within the overall athletic/academic support unit. The Student Life Complex is a place for all student-athletes to study and Recent compliance reviews of prepare for classes. the athletic/academic unit have been completed. The Gender consistent contact academic/ female student-athletes to have Equity and Sports Management athletic counselors have with the opportunity to talk about consultants from Andrus, Daniel student-athletes, relationships issues pertaining to women and & McCulloch gave the athletic/ are formed that allow student- provide resources that will help academic unit a rating of athletes to feel comfortable in their development throughout "excellent." The report prepared in confiding personal and their college experience. by Sport Services Inc. gave the sensitive information. Upon International Connection athletic/academic unit a grade learning of concerns that could is a program designed for of A+. hinder academic and personal international student-athletes development, athletic/academic to become acclimated to the Personal Support counselors make appropriate University of Nebraska-Lincoln Orientation referrals to Counseling and by providing resources and An orientation program is Psychological Services within social stimulation that will offered at the beginning of the the University Health Center. assist them in the transition academic year to educate all to college and the Lincoln new student-athletes regarding ­Multicultural Awareness community. specific academic support Student-athletes come Your Degree First is a services, issues relating to to Nebraska from across the program designed to assist, campus life and post-eligibility United States and from all motivate and promote minority concerns. over the world. In addition student-athletes in pursuing Presentations are made by to providing programs and the degree of their choice. It academic/athletic counselors, services aimed at capitalizing is constructed to offer a support compliance officials, NU faculty upon the department’s wealth system among minority student- members/administrators, and diversity, additional support athletes regarding educational b u s i n e s s / c o m m u n i t y programs are in place to help progress, degree program professionals and student- facilitate the transition of awareness, skill development athletes. The orientation women, international students and future employment program is designed to facilitate and ethnic minorities. These opportunities. the transition into college while support programs include enhancing awareness about Ladies First, International Educational Assessments support services campus-wide. Connection, and Your Degree Informal and formal The student-athlete orientation First. Efforts are made to educational assessments is offered in addition to other match students with campus are available to all student- new student orientation/ and career mentors to assist athletes. enrollment programs offered by with personal and professional The Coordinator of Learning the University. development. Development Programs is The department’s available to administer and Personal Counseling commitment to multiculturalism score informal assessments, A c a d e m i c / a t h l e t i c is demonstrated through which include a reading counselors interact daily our cooperative relationship comprehension assessment with a diverse population of with the Women’s Center, and a writing assessment, approximately 550 student- providing periodic education to referred student-athletes athletes. on relationship issues. Ladies throughout the academic school Because of the extensive and First is a program designed for year

23 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Academic Support Program Academic Support Program The results are used meeting. Student-athletes are Academic Supervision to determine if more formal, encouraged to have regular Critical to the retention professionally administered weekly appointments throughout and graduation efforts of assessments are warranted. the entire semester. To recieve Nebraska student-athletes When more in-depth assistance with graded are various academic assessments are necessary, coursework, student-athlete supervision programs. referrals are made to a consulting must have the instructors sign A t h l e t i c / a c a d e m i c psychologist or licensed a “Permission for Tutoring” counselors supervise study mental health practitioner who form before tutoring can occur. halls, gather academic progress conducts the assessments and Tutorial sessions are monitored information and monitor reviews results with the Director by the academic counseling Nebraska, Big 12 and NCAA of the Office for Students with staff. academic rules and policies. Disabilities and others identified There are two facets to the by the student-athlete. If it Supplemental Instruction study hall program. Student- is determined that a student- The third component of the athletes either attend a required athlete has a learning disability, tutorial support program is two-hour study hall Monday appropriate accomodations are supplemental instruction (SI). through Thursday, or have flex made. The goals of SI are to time where they study a specific provide transition assistance, number of hours each week ­Tutorial Support develop study skills promoting during Student Life Complex Tutorial support is available independent learning, hours. to all student-athletes encourage academic success Counselors and coaches providing specific one-on- and retain students. determine which study hall one subject tutoring, mentor Nebraska's SI component program meets the academic tutoring and ongoing study is modeled after the program needs of a student based upon skills development. that was developed at the test scores, class rank, grade- Tutors are hired, trained University of Missouri at Kansas point average, probation status, and evaluated by the Associate City. Faculty and staff from present class schedule and past Director of Academic Programs nearly 400 institutions from academic record. Weekly study in coordination with assistant the United States and abroad hall reports are distributed by academic counselors. Each have been trained to implement athletic/academic counselors to tutor receives a comprehensive SI. Potential SI classes are coaching staffs. Grade cards tutorial manual complete with identified, professors are are also used to monitor the relevant NCAA rules, tutorial consulted for approval, and the academic progress of student- policies and procedures, SI selections are communicated athletes. and information regarding to all student-athletes through During the sixth and 11th academic ethics and honesty. the academic staff. SI classes weeks of each semester, Furthermore, tutors are required are typically freshman-level and academic grade cards are sent to report any academic fraud meet the NU general education to the professors of all student- or violation of NCAA rules by requirements. SI leaders are athletes for each of their student-athletes or members of selected from the tutorial staff courses. Student-athletes sign a the tutorial staff to the Associate by the Associate Director of release form allowing professors Director of Academic Programs. Academic Programs. These SI to complete and return the In addition, a student-athlete leaders are required to attend grade reports to academic must also report any tutor or a specialized training session counselors which subsequently student-athlete violation of and must have successfully review the information with relevant NCAA rules to the Senior completed the course for which the student-athlete and head Associate Athletic Director for they are facilitating. SI leaders coach. Professors typically Academics and Compliance. A attend all class sessions, comment on attendance, class tutor is not allowed to complete take notes, read all assigned participation and estimated any student assignment. material, communicate regularly grade. Each student-athlete is The tutorial staff consists with professors and conduct also required to have his or her of undergraduate and graduate SI sessions. On the average, University adviser complete a students as well as others SI leaders meet with students satisfactory progress form and from the Lincoln business two times per week throughout a pre-registration worksheet. and teaching communities. To the semester. Students who The satisfactory progress request a tutor, student-athletes attend the SI sessions learn form is used to determine the have access to a computerized appropriate application of applicability of a student's database containing the study strategies as they review current courses toward names, courses and contact content material, i.e., note graduation. This is an official information for qualified taking, graphic organization, document maintained on file tutors. Once a student-athlete questioning techniques, in the athletic certification receives this information it vocabulary acquisition and coordinator’s office within the is his or her responsibility to test preparation. Student- department of registration and arrange a tutorial appointment athletes are also encouraged records. The pre-registration at a mutually convenient time. to participate in the University- worksheet is completed by the You will receive information on wide SI program coordinated by faculty adviser and student- this process at your orientation the Division of General Studies. athlete to assist the student in

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 24 Academic Support Staff completing the registration process for the upcoming semester. Information received from professors and advisers assists athletic/academic counselors in monitoring Nebraska policies, Big 12 and NCAA eligibility rules, and graduation progress. Athletic/ academic counselors consult regularly with the athletic Dennis Leblanc Kim Schellpeper certification coordinator to Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Associate Director of Academic review the eligibility of certified Academics and Programs student-athletes. Compliance A t h l e t i c / a c a d e m i c counselors work in conjunction with faculty advisers and registration/records officials to ensure satisfactory progress leading to graduation. Student- athletes who have completed their eligibility but not their degree potentially can receive tuition, fees and books through the Degree Completion Program sponsored by the Center for Katie Jewell Alvin Banks the Study of Sport in Society. Associate Director of Academic Academic Counselor/ In return, student-athletes Programs Coordinator of Student-Athlete contract to complete either Development community service hours or voluntary campus employment.

Computer Resources The Student Life Complex has two state-of-the-art computer labs containing a total of 93 computers. The labs feature 57 PC Desktops and six Mac Desktops, along with 30 laptop computers complete with Sheri Hastings Will Sheppard laser printers. Academic Counselor Academic Counselor/ Student-athletes receive Coordinator of Multicultural computer lab training during the Programs orientation program and have the benefit of ongoing education from a full-time staff member of the athletic computing center. The full-time staff member continually works to keep the lab updated with computer software to meet the needs of student- athletes. Student-athletes have access to the Internet as well as the UNL library on all systems Mike Nieman Andrea Einspahr within the lab. Additionally, Academic Counselor Academic Counselor student-athletes have access to laptop computers that can be checked out for away competitions. Nebraska's computer resources, combined with computer instruction and supervision, have contributed to enhanced student efficiency and performance.

Shawn Morrison Leah Huber Computer Technician Academics Administrative Assistant

25 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Academic Support Staff Physical Welfare & Injury Care Because your physical fully rehabilitated may limit the athletic medicine facilities well-being is essential to your your participation. The final rather than the University success, both as a student determination regarding Health Center. At night, every and as an athlete, the Athletic athletic participation rests with effort should be made to contact Department feels a strong the athletic medicine staff. Dr. Albers or team athletic responsibility to help you reach trainer before using other health and maintain your optimum Treatment of Injuries and care facilities. health. Illnesses Athletes needing orthopaedic You must report all injuries consultation are seen after Medical Care or illnesses (including those practice or at an arranged time The University offers an NOT athletically related) that set by your athletic trainer. extensive athletic medicine might interfere with your ability program. The program’s to practice or participate in your Referrals goals are to prevent injuries sport to the athletic medicine Whenever the head athletic whenever possible and to offer staff or the head athletic trainer. trainer or a team physician a rehabilitation program when If the injury occurred during believes that you should be necessary. The athletic medicine practice or competition, you referred to a specialist, the staff has a personal interest should see your team’s athletic athletic medicine staff will make in you and your well-being. In trainer as soon as possible. the necessary arrangements. order to best serve you, it is vital At that time, an evaluation is Specific appointments that you report all injuries and performed to determine the and referral information will illnesses to the staff as soon as extent of your injury and your be approved and arranged by possible. This must be done in ability to practice or compete the athletic medicine staff. If person at the Osborne Complex that day. Additional care will be you cannot provide your own Athletic Medicine Center prior arranged for you by your athletic transportation, an athletic to 10 a.m., Monday through trainer. trainer will make the necessary Friday. If you are unable to keep a arrangements. If you are doctor’s or trainer’s appointment, unable to keep any medical Physical Examinations be sure to call and reschedule. appointment, please contact The University requires the medical office involved or all incoming freshmen and Sick Call your athletic trainer. Do not miss transfer students to undergo A physician-staffed an appointment without notice. a physical evaluation and medical clinic is available If you are referred for medical examination performed by during the school year in the care, testing, treatment or the athletic medicine staff Osborne Complex Athletic surgery for a problem that is not before participating in an Medicine Center training room a direct result of intercollegiate intercollegiate athletic program. for student-athletes. Any athletic participation, the In addition, all upperclassmen athlete who is injured, ill or individual athlete is responsible undergo an interim exam requires consultation by a team for all expenses. Referral by based on previous injury, family physician is expected to report a Nebraska team physician history or medical diagnosis. A to the training room between 7 does not automatically mean completed record of the physical a.m. and Noon, Monday through the Athletic Department is is kept on file in the training Friday. responsible for expenses. room. You are expected to use A consultation between

Documentation of Previous Injury All student-athletes are asked to complete a health history form describing previous injuries and their past medical history. If you have sustained injuries to the head, neck, back, shoulder, knee or ankle, or if you have had fractures, dislocations, severe sprains, surgery or any other major health-related problem, you are required to note this on the information sheet. The department is not obligated to cover medical costs related to pre-existing injury. Nebraska training rooms are located in the Osborne Athletic Complex, NU Previous injuries not Coliseum, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Bowlin Stadium and Hawks Field.

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 26 Physical Welfare & Injury Care your parents and the team Training Rooms athletically involved injuries physician(s) will be arranged The University of Nebraska or illnesses our insurance is upon your parents’ request. If has three well-equipped training considered secondary, or excess, a second opinion is requested, room facilities available to its and the student-athlete’s it must be authorized by the student-athletes. These training personal or parental insurance Director of Athletic Medicine or room facilities are located in the is considered primary. This a Nebraska team physician if Osborne Athletic Complex, the means that the student-athlete it is to be paid by the Athletic Coliseum and the Bob Devaney or parents must first submit Department. Sports Center. The Osborne a claim with their health Athletic Complex facility is insurance company. After the The Athletic Department does utilized by all athletes for sick personal/primary insurance has not assume any financial call treatment and rehabilitation paid on the allowable charges, responsibility for medical in the mornings. the University's insurance will care, treatment, or surgery The training rooms at the pay the remaining charges. that is obtained without a Devaney Center and Coliseum referral from a Nebraska team are primarily used in the At no time will the student- physician or the head athletic afternoons for the sports that athletes or their parents trainer. participate in these buildings. sustain any expenses if the The hours of operation for injury is a direct result of Emergency Treatment the Osborne Athletic Complex participation in their sport. If a life-threatening injury training room are generally or emergency situation occurs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to A copy of the explanation of while you are practicing or 6 p.m., or until everyone is seen, benefits and/or any statement competing, your coach or and as needed on weekends showing outstanding balances athletic trainer will access during the regular school year. must be sent to the Athletic emergency response. In the Summer hours will be posted. Department for final payment. event of an injury or illness Hours for the Devaney Center This needs to be done in a timely at night or on weekends, you and Coliseum training rooms manner so that expenses do not are encouraged to call athletic are arranged according to the go unpaid for a long period of medicine. You will be given availability of athletic medicine time after the primary insurance telephone numbers for athletic staff and the needs of the sports. has paid. medicine personnel. For additional information on In accordance with NCAA athletic medicine services, call regulatory changes, it is the Post-Injury Care 472-2276. policy of the University of Athletic medicine services Nebraska to consider payment and physical therapy procedures Medical Expenses for certain medical conditions are provided within the training The University of Nebraska not directly related to athletic room to all student-athletes Athletic Medicine program participation that may occur currently enrolled at Nebraska. provides outstanding care to during the competitive All injured athletes are our student-athletes for all season if such treatment is expected to report to their of their medical concerns. As deemed necessary for the assigned training room before 9 part of this care the Athletic student-athlete to return to a.m. for treatment, rehabilitation Department provides secondary competition. All such payments or testing until cleared by the or excess insurance coverage must follow the same insurance athletic medicine staff. within specific NCAA guidelines. guidelines as above and must Orthopaedic team physicians The following is an explanation be reviewed and approved by are scheduled in the training of the University's procedure the University of Nebraska rooms on a regular basis. Your concerning the payment of athletic medical staff prior to athletic trainer will direct you expenses for athletic injuries. any agreement of payment. to the appropriate orthopaedic Medical expenses that Other medical expenses outside specialist. are due to injury or illness the competitive season may be sustained by a student-athlete considered on a case-by-case Preventive Taping, Wrapping as a direct result of practice or basis for review by the Nebraska or Bracing participation in intercollegiate medical staff. Preventive measures such as athletics at any time during All other medical care not taping, wrapping or bracing are the year will be covered by covered by the above situations recommended at the discretion our insurance program. This will be the responsibility of the of your athletic trainer. You will would include injuries during student-athlete and/or their be informed at the beginning any official countable practice, family. Therefore, it is strongly of the season whether you weight training or conditioning advised that all student- need to follow these preventive session and/or game. In athletes carry their own health measures, which methods to the case of any of the above and accident insurance. use and what procedures to The training room is to be follow.

27 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Physical Welfare & Injury Care utilized for all athletic-related contact your parents and inform athletic-related injury. Dental treatments. All related medical them of pertinent information injuries received during formal bills and prescription expenses about your visit and ask them practice or competition are must be approved for payment by to follow up by filing a claim covered. If a mouthpiece was the Director of Athletic Medicine with your primary insurance provided for your sport, it must or head athletic trainer in company. Some providers will have been worn at the time of accordance with Department of file the claim directly; if not, an the injury if the department is to Athletics and NCAA regulations. itemized bill will be mailed to accept financial responsibility. The Athletic Department you, and you (or your parents) All dental injuries should does not assume any financial will need to file the claim with be reported to the athletic responsibility for medical your insurance company. medicine staff as soon as treatment obtained without a If your primary insurance possible and an immediate referral from a team physician carrier has not responded to dental referral will be made. or by the head athletic trainer. the claim in a timely manner, the provider of service is asked Corrective Lenses Insurance Coverage to send an itemized bill directly Corrective lenses may be The department has to your parents along with a provided if it is determined obtained secondary insurance request that they check with by the team physician and/or to cover athletic-related their insurance company on the head athletic trainer that they injuries. This policy requires status of the claim. are needed for intercollegiate that, if injured, you first file a Once the primary insurance athletic participation. claim with your primary medical company responds to the claim insurance carrier. Any expenses with a denial or payment, you Substance Abuse Program for not covered, including any (or your parents) must forward Student-Athletes parental or personal deductible, to the Athletic Medicine staff: The abuse and misuse of will then be paid under the  A copy of all bills drugs and alcohol is a major University’s policy, subject to The insurance company's problem for all segments its limitations and conditions. Explanation of Benefits of contemporary American All documents from the primary (EOB), which details the society. Student-athletes aren’t carrier that deny coverage amount of their payment necessarily more likely to abuse (denial documents) must for the claim chemical substances. However, be forwarded by you (or your The athletic medicine staff student-athletes occupy a parents) as soon as possible then processes these bills for special position in the University to the athletic medicine staff, payment. Claims resolution community. They must maintain University of Nebraska, P.O. Box normally occurs within 45 days. a high degree of physical fitness 880122, Lincoln, NE 68588- and alertness to perform to the 0128. Post-Eligibility best of their capacity in their Questions that can be Insurance Coverage athletic endeavors. They must answered by phone should be The University realizes that adhere rigorously to the highest directed to the athletic medicine certain injuries that are the standards of ethical behavior in office at 472-2276. direct result of intercollegiate their chosen sports. Athletes are Prior to the beginning of athletic participation may often viewed as role models by each new academic year, require additional medical their peers. a questionnaire requesting attention after a student- These and other demands information regarding your athlete has exhausted his or her placed upon you as a student- own health insurance coverage eligibility. Therefore, secondary athlete by the University must be on file in the training insurance coverage is provided community make it essential room. This information must be for up to one year after the that you participate in a drug- received prior to your athletic date of a student-athlete’s last free environment. Remember participation in order for you to competition. This coverage is that the emphasis of this be covered by the University. dependent upon documentation substance abuse program is of injury, reasonable adherence not punitive, it is educational Filing a Claim to medical advice during and preventive. It is designed When you are referred to a rehabilitation and no further to ensure that you remain drug physician or other "provider of evidence of post-competition free so that you may continue as service" (e.g. hospital, or other re-injury. Each case will be a student-athlete at Nebraska health care provider), outside individually reviewed for strict and benefit from the mental and the athletic medicine program adherence to these guidelines. physical health associated with and the University Health Center participation in intercollegiate for a condition that is covered Dental Care athletics. by the University, you must Each student-athlete is With the goal of a drug- take your primary insurance responsible for his or her own free environment, Nebraska information with you. dental care unless the need for has developed the following You are then asked to such care is the result of an program.

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 28 Physical Welfare & Injury Care Drug Education drug testing by the Athletic personnel. The collection and In programs conducted by Department and by the NCAA coding of specimen samples is University and athletic medicine and/or Big 12 Conference. executed in a manner to ensure personnel, you will become Under NCAA regulations, any total confidentiality and to avoid acquainted with the hazards of student-athlete involved in an misidentification. All analyses both performance-enhancing NCAA championship (individual are performed by qualified drugs and so-called "street" or team) or in a certified laboratory personnel. or "illicit" drugs, as well as postseason football bowl game alcohol, and the misuse of may be tested prior to, during or Alcohol Related Offenses prescription drugs. The purpose after the event. Should any student-athlete of these educational programs If any of these tests confirm cited for a violation of law is to familiarize you with that you have used a banned involving the consumption the scope of the problem, to drug, the NCAA will declare of alcohol, including but not acquaint you with the facilities you ineligible for further limited to, driving under the and procedures available to you participation in postseason influence, minor in possession, should you experience problems and regular-season competition assault, or diturbing the of drug and/or alcohol abuse, for one calendar year following peace, a designated official and to provide you with the tools your positive test and until you of the Athletic Department necessary to live a life free from retest negative. In addition, if shall investigate the matter. the problems associated with the Big 12 Conference finds you If the official determines either drug or alcohol abuse. have tested positive for steroids, that an abuse of alcohol Lectures and educational the conference will declare you substantially contributed to the programs are provided for the ineligible for competition for one circumstances surrounding the benefit of the student-athlete. calendar year. citation, the student-athlete will You are strongly encouraged be treated as having committed to attend these programs. If Drug Testing by Nebraska an offense subject to the same you commit a drof or alcohol Each student-athlete disciplinary measures as are offense, you may be required is subject to drug testing a set out under the section below, to participae in these kinds of minimum of two times within “Positive Drug Testing Policies.” educational opportunities. the school year. Alcohol-related and drug testing The first test is administered offenses shall be combined The Purpose of Drug Testing at the time of your physical for purposes of determining While the department exam for the academic year. whether any offense is a first, makes every effort to educate Each subsequent test will second or third offense. you concerning the dangers of be unannounced and can drug abuse, drug testing is done occur during the fall, spring Additional Team Rules to identify any student-athlete or summer terms. Student- Coaches, subject to who is using a prohibited athletes testing positive will the approval of the Athletic substance and to ensure that be subjected to additional, Director, may establish you are medically competent to frequent testing. additional drug testing policies participate in intercollegiate Any student-athlete for their respective teams, athletics and minimize your refusing to be tested will be which are more restrictive or risk of being injured or causing considered positive and subject strict than this departmental injury to another athlete. to disciplinary actions. The policy. Student-athletes must If you are found to be analysis results are returned to familiarize themselves with using a drug specified on the the Director of Athletic Medicine. any additional substance NCAA Banned Drug List, you Test results are made known abuse rules applicable to their will be counseled regarding the to the student-athlete, his/her team. effects on you and on fellow family, the Athletic Director, and team members. You are also the head coach of the athlete’s Use of Tobacco required to participate in drug sport. Other people are notified NCAA bylaw 11.1.5 prohibits assessment, education and only if it is deemed necessary the use of tobacco products counseling. The University and by the Athletic Director and the by student-athletes, coaches the Athletic Department will Director of Athletic Medice (e.g. and game officials during facilitate your efforts to address position coach, Head Trainer, practice and competition in drug abuse in a treatment University officials, medical all sports. A student-athlete program, if it is determined that personnel). Otherwise, drug using tobacco products during treatment is needed. policy voiloations are kept in practice or competition could be confidence. disqualified for the remainder of Drug Testing by the NCAA and The testing procedure the practice or competition. Big 12 Conference involves the collection of As a student-athlete at specimens of urine under Nebraska, you are subject to observation by health care

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Performance Psychology Extensive drug evaluation notified and the student-athlete Elite athletes realize that and rehabilitation required shall be treated in accordance developing mental skills can before rejoining team. with institutional drug testing provide the winning edge Enrollment in an inpatient policies. (C.R. Section 8). in their performances. The drug rehabilitation program Team eligibility sanctions University’s Health Center or other treatment as may be imposed in the event Counseling & Psychological recommended by a substance that the institution, after having Services (CAPS) staff, are abuse professional. been notified of a positive test, available to assist student- Permanent suspension if knowingly allows the student- athletes with difficulties situation warrants. athlete to compete. that affect their performance Frequent testing if allowed to at Nebraska, including rejoin team. NCAA Policy participation in athletics. These NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 difficulties include depression, Third Offense dictates that a student- relationship problems, anger Permanent suspension. athlete who tests positive (in management, adjustment accordance with the testing issues/homesickness, eating Regardless of whether methods authorized by the disorders, etc. an offense is a first-time or Executive Committee) shall Other areas in which repeat offense, conviction for be charged with the loss of student-athletes may receive possession of illegal drugs and/ a minimum of one season of assistance are: motivation, or conviction of crimes while competition in all sports if self discipline and control, under the influence of alcohol the season of competition has visualization/imagery training, will result in suspension or not yet begun for the student- relaxation and concentration, other appropriate disciplinary athlete, or a minimum of the peak performance, goal measures. Additionally, selling equivalent of one full season of setting, stress reduction and drugs generally will be grounds competition in all sports if the management, mental toughness, for immediate and permanent student-athlete tests positive mental blockage, personality suspension. Coaches, subject during his or her season of profiling, interpersonal skills and to the approval of the Athletic competition. The student- communication, performance Director, may establish athlete shall remain ineligible evaluation and analysis, and additional drug testing policies for all regular-season and team cohesiveness. for their respective teams, postseason competition during Please refer to the listing which are more restrictive or the time period ending one of our medical staff in this strict than this departmental calendar year (365 days) after handbook for counseling and policy. Student-athletes must the student-athlete’s positive psychological problems. familiarize themselves with drug test, and until the student- any additional substance athlete retests negative and Positive Drug Testing Policies abuse rules applicable to their the student-athlete’s eligibility University of Nebraska Policy team. is restored by the Eligibility Student-athletes testing Committee. positive for amphetamines, Big 12 Conference Policy If the student-athlete tests cocaine, marijuana, opiates or A student-athlete who positive a second time for the steroids, or in the descretion tests positive for the use of a use of any drug, other than of the University, any other banned substance, other than a a “street drug,” as defined in substance banned by the NCAA, “street drug,” shall be declared 31.2.3.1, he or she will lose together with any alcohol-related ineligible to represent a Big 12 all remaining regular season offense described above are institution in intercollegiate and postseason eligibility in all subject to the following: competition during the time sports. If the student-athlete period ending one calendar year tests positive for the use of First Offense after the positive drug test and a “street drug” after being Notification of designated shall be charged with the loss restored to eligibility, he or she parent/guardian or emergency of a minimum of one season shall be charged with the loss contact. of competition in all sports if of a minimum of one additional Frequent urine drug testing the season of competition has season of competition in all through remainder of the not yet begun for that student- sports, and also shall remain academic year. athlete, or a minimum of the ineligible for regular-season Probation. equivalent of one season of and postseason competition at  E d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r a m competition in all sports if the least through the next calendar participation required. student-athlete tests positive year. Follow recommenations of a during his or her season of substance abuse evaluation. competition. If the student- athlete tests positive for the use Second Offense of an illegal or non-prescribed Suspension. drug, the institution shall be

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 30 Physical Welfare & Injury Care ncaa banned drugs list The NCAA list of banned drug classes dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (f) Peptide Hormones and Analogues: is subject to change by the NCAA dihydrotestosterone (DHT) chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG - human Executive Committee. Any changes dromostanolone chorionic gonadotrophin) will be incorporated in this page. The fluoxymesterone corticotrophin (ACTH) term "related compounds" comprises gestrinone growth hormone substances that are included in the mesterolone (HGH, somatotrophin) class by their pharmacological action methandienone All the respective releasing factors of the and/or chemical structure. No substance methenolone above-mentioned substances also are banned. belonging to the prohibited class may methyltestosterone erythropoietin (EPO) be used, regardless of whether it is nandrolone sermorelin specifcally listed as an example. norandrostenediol norandrostenedione (g) Definitions of positive depends on the Bylaw 31.2.3.1 Banned Drugs norethandrolone following: The following is the list of banned oxandrolone 1. for caffeine-if the concentration in urine drug classes: oxymesterone exceeds 15 micrograms/ml. oxymetholone 2. for testosterone-if the administration (a) Stimulants: stanozolol of testosterone or the use of any other amiphenazole testosterone2 manipulation has the result of increasing the amphetamine tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) ratio of the total concentration of testosterone bemigride trenbolone to that of epitestosterone in the urine to benzphetamine and related compounds* greater than 6:1, unless there is evidence bromantan Other anabolic agents that this ratio is due to a physiological or caffeine clenbuterol pathological condition. chlorphentermine 3. for marijuana and THC-if the concentration cocaine (c) Substances Banned for Specific Sports: in the urine of THC metabolite exceeds 15 cropropamide nanograms/ml. crothetamide Rifle: * The term "related compounds" comprises diethylpropion alcohol substances that are included in the class by dimethylamphetamine atenolol their pharmacological action and/or chemical doxapram metoprolol structure. No substance belonging to the ephedrine nadolol prohibited class may be used, regardless of ethamivan pindolol whether it is specifically listed as an example. ethylamphetamine propranolol fencamfamine timolol Supplements meclofenoxate and related compounds* Many nutritional/dietary supplements methylene- contain NCAA banned substances. In addition, dioxymethamphetamine (d) Diuretics: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) methamphetamine acetazolamide does not strictly regulate the supplement methylphenidate bendroflumethiazide industry; therefore purity and safety of nikethamide benzthiazide nutritional/dietary supplements cannot be pemoline bumetanide guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead pentetrazol chlorothiazide to a positive NCAA drug test. The use of phendimetrazine chlorthalidone supplements is at the student-athlete's own phenmetrazine ethacrynic acid risk. Student-athletes should contact their phentermine flumethiazide institution's team physician or athletic trainer phenylephrine furosemide for further information. phenylpropanolamine (ppa) hydrochlorothiazide picrotoxine hydroflumethiazide Additional information regarding pipradol methyclothiazide non-therapeutic drugs and testing for prolintane metolazone championship events can be found in the strychnine polythiazide NCAA's pamphlet, "The NCAA's Drug Testing synephrine quinethazone Program," or Bylaw 18.4.1.5 and Executive and related compounds* spironolactone Regulation 31.2.3 in the 2005-06 NCAA triamterene Manual. (b) Anabolic Agents: trichlormethiazide anabolic steroids and related compounds* androstenediol androstenedione (e) Street Drugs: boldenone heroin clostebol marijuana3 dehydrochlormethyl-testosterone THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)3

31 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Nebraska sports nutrition Individual Sports Nutrition Nebraska training table rules Plans 1. Prior to your arrival, we suggest you shower and dress in clean clothes. We also require Nutrition is a vital aspect the removal of hats while dining in the Nebraska Training Table. to physical development 2. The Nebraska Training Table is reservation only at lunch for all students with meal and sports performance. plans, but is reserved exclusively for student-athletes and athletic department staff at dinner. The mission statement of 3. Everyone is required to check in with the cashier at the entrance to the Nebraska the University of Nebraska Training Table. If you have purchased a meal plan or you are a staff member charging Sports Nutition Department the meal to your account, you will be required to produce a student/staff ID card to is to educate athletes on the be admitted into the dining room. Failure to present identification will result in role nutrition plays in these non-admitance to the dining facility. You will no longer be able to give the clerk your two components of athletic student/staff ID number to be admitted. 4. The dining room serves customers who have paid to eat during meal times. If you are success. Student-athletes work not eating, please wait outside the dining area glass walls to speak with friends. with sports dietitians to create 5. Food service personnel and all customers will be treated with respect. individual sports nutrition plans 6. No tobacco in any form is allowed in any state facility, including chewing tobacco. designed to optimize health and 7. Please leave your table as clean as you would like to find it, and push your chair in performance. Nutrition plans before you leave. provide athletes with specific 8. No utensils or food are to leave the Nebraska Training Table without permission. 9. Requests for small group use of the Executive Dining Room during meal service hours fueling strategies to ensure will be prioritized for team functions first and can be scheduled by contacting Gaila proper hydration, nutrient Friesen at 472-4610. The Executive Dining Room is for Athletic Department use only. timing, and nutrient balance. 10. Catering requests from the Nebraska Training Table should be coordinated with Dale These strategies maximize the Kruse, Nebraska Training Table manager at 472-7880. abilities of student athletes in the classroom and on the field. with Josh Hingst, Director of impair performance. The Bod In addition to this, Nebraska Sports Nutrition, Lindsey Pod is a state-of-the-art body offers a number of opportunities Remmers, Associate Director composition assessment tool and services to its student of Sports Nutrition, or Dale that is available for all student- athletes highlighted in this Kruse, Nebraska Training Table athletes to aid in monitoring section to encourage proper Manager. their training progress. Each sports nutrition. Service Hours: individual assessment takes Lunch 10:30 AM - 1 PM about five to ten minutes. Teams Nebraska Training Table Dinner 5 PM - 7 PM are tested throughout the year The Nebraska Training Table and all testing is voluntary. is one of seven dining halls If your schedule conflicts Contact Josh Hingst or Lindsey on campus where student- with regular dining hours, you Remmers to schedule team athletes have the option to eat can sign up for a “Sack Lunch” assessments. lunch and dinner. The Training at the check-stand or by calling Table is open Monday through 472-2813. Meals can be picked Sports Supplements Friday during the fall and up prior to or during meal hours. Student-athletes are spring semesters. Some of the Purchasing a meal plan given an individualized sports outstanding features of the maximizes the financial benefit supplement plan during their Nebraska Training Table include: available to student-athletes. initial visit with a sports dietitian. NCAA permissible A Registered Dietition Student-athletes receive a discounted rate per meal with a supplements are available at located on site and present at all training areas free of charge. most meals to help student- meal plan compared to the retail rate. Contact Jena Johnson at These supplements are designed athletes make the best decision to help optimize nutrient to meet his or her training 472-8253 to find out which meal plan best meets your needs. balance and timing both before goals. This hands-on approach and after workouts. Members to education creates learning High quality nutrition facts of the sports nutrition staff opportunities at the point of labeling helps student-athletes distribute sports supplements service. make informed choices at pre- and post-workout. Championship caliber the buffet. Every item in the In addition to permissible performance requires eating Nebraska Training Table is supplements provided in the highest quality foods. served with an accompanying training areas, athletes may Executive Chef Michael Steele nutrition facts label. also take NCAA compliant ensures food is served at the supplements. These include highest standards, while supplements such as HMB, adding creativity and flavor in Creatine, amino acids, and offering traditional recipes with proteins, among others. a healthy twist. All full-time Athletes must use great foodservice staff members are caution when using these Serv Safe certified, highlighting types of supplements since a commitment to professional Body Composition Assessment they are loosely regulated. foodservice standards. Body Composition is a Any supplement used by useful tool to help athletes All student-athletes have a student-athlete at the identify a body composition University of Nebraska must be input on what is served at the that maximizes performance. Nebraska Training Table. these reviewed for safety and NCAA A body composition that is compliance by Josh Hingst or suggestions can be shared either too high or too low can

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 32 Athletic Performance Lindsey Remmers prior to use. scheduling of individual time A sports supplement form supersede team use of the Weight Room Rules should be completed with the facilities. Note: To all persons using pre-competition physical exam University of Nebraska Weight and updated as appropriate Work Environment Rooms. These rooms are provided throughout the year. Extra forms The work that takes place to improve the performance of are available with Jackie Wilken in the weight room is serious Nebraska athletes. The following in Athletic Medicine. Please in nature, but it is hoped that rules are presented so the return completed forms to Josh you will feel comfortable in this weight rooms will remain clean, Hingst or Lindsey Remmers. environment and enjoy your neat and ready for athletes to workout sessions. safely use the equipment. Your Other Services Available All student-athletes who use cooperation is appreciated. Cooking Classes the strength and conditioning Eating Disorder Counseling facilities should do so 1. All sports must have their Grocery Shopping Tours productively. You should arrive lifting times scheduled with Hydration Assessments at your scheduled time, obtain their strength and conditioning Team Presentations your workout program, and go coach. Game-Day Meal Plans through the session with a 2. All training sessions must be Individualized Recovery positive attitude and a minimal supervised by a strength and Strategies waste of time. Approach conditioning coach. No open your workout session as an lifting for current athletes. Athletic Performance Team opportunity to improve yourself 3. All athletes must wear issued The Department of so you can perform better at adidas workout gear at all lifting Athletics has established your sport. and conditioning sessions. All a comprehensive strength athletes must wear shirt and and conditioning program to Safety shoes at all times, lifting in improve performance and lessen Safety in the strength and streetclothes or personal, non- the possibility of injury. the conditioning facilities depends adidas gear is prohibited. performance team provides the upon following facility rules. 4. Return weights and best program available while Always think cautiously when dumbbells to the appropriate maintaining the highest safety performing any exercise. The rack after use. standards. The department has weight rooms were established so 5. Former athletes using an three weight rooms available you would have the opportunity to athletic department weight for use by student-athletes. The become stronger and more injury room must sign a release form main weight room, the strength resistant. Injuries should not and schedule a lifting time with complex (472-3333), is located occur in the weight room. the strength staff. in the Tom and Nancy Osborne Spotters serve two basic 6. Stereo system and video Athletic Complex. The other two purposes: (1) To motivate or equipment is only to be operated weight rooms are located in encourage you to give it your all by the strength and conditioning the Bob Devaney Sports Center and (2) to supervise your workout staff. (472-1403) arena level and in in order to make it safe for you. 7. No food or drink in the weight the indoor track (472-4561). Always have someone spot you room. A recreational center weight when performing any exercise. 8. Use of cell phones in the room (472-3467) is open to all The spotter should be prepared to weight room is prohibited. UNL full-time students and is asses the lifter when the weight 9. No reading material allowed located at Campus Recreation. cannot be raised. in the weight room. All intercollegiate athletic Be aware of other people 10. Personal stereos and iPods teams have a strength and around you when performing any can only be used in the aerobic conditioning program designed exercise. If people are in your way, area. specifically for the rigors of there is always the possiblity of their individual sport. each dropping a weight on them or program addresses flexibility, hitting them with a barbell. On conditioning, strength, power, machine exercises, make sure speed, and body composition your spotter has his/her hands on an individual, team-member clear of the the machine before basis. These programs are then you begin to exercise. carried out under the direction If an injury should occur, of one of the performance team immediately contact the nearest members and integrated into performance team member. the team strength and condition program. Individual and team assessments are carried out periodically during the year. A schedule of facility use of weight room facilities may be arranged through and at the discretion of the Head Strength Coach. At no time will

33 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Performance Athletic Facilities As a student-athlete at only venue. Nebraska completed (8X16 meters) sand volleyball Nebraska, you have the privilege and immediately sold out of court for use in training by of utilizing some of the finest the 42-seat Sideline Club in Nebraska’s three-time national intercollegiate athletic facilities 2005. Sideline Club seats are champion volleyball team. The available. located in the southeast corner special sand has been washed of Memorial Stadium and are and polished to prevent dust, Championship Facilities Create just a few feet away from the similar to the sand used during Championship Opportunities sideline, putting fans literally Olympic beach competition. on top of the action. The Skybridge allows Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic In 2006, 13 Skyline Suites Nebraska student-athletes to Complex were added to the middle of walk from practices to workouts The Tom and Nancy Osborne Memorial Stadium North. The in the Hawks Championship Athletic Complex is the finest Skyline Suites feature a beautiful Center to the Strength Complex collegiate athletic facility in view of the Stadium and the and Athletic Medicine Center the nation. The complex was downtown Lincoln Skyline. inside the Osborne Athletic completed in 2006 and is the A new Mitsubishi replay Complex while remaining home of Nebraska Football, the screen was also installed in inside a controlled and safe Charles and Romona Myers 2006 and is one of the largest environment. Performance Center, the Strength in any college stadium in the The Skybridge, which Complex, Athletic Medicine and United States, measuring 117- spans the walkway from the NU’s administrative offices. feet 7 1/8-inches wide by 33- Championship Plaza into the The Osborne Athletic Complex feet-7 3/16-inches high, roughly Nebraska Soccer Field/Ed Weir provides Husker student- five times the width of the Stadium, provides a picturesque athletes with a tremendous original screens inside Memorial entrance into the Husker Nation advantage as everything they Stadium. Two additional big Pavilion on football game days. need to prepare for competition screens were added in 2009 is all in one area. along with ribbon boards on the Strength Complex east and west balcony faces. Located inside Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium The Academic, Life Skills, new Tom and Nancy Osborne When the Huskers play at and Compliance offices as well Athletic Complex completed in Memorial Stadium, five percent as the Training Table are located the fall of 2006, the Huskers’ of the state’s population in the West Stadium area. A Strength Complex is the finest gathers to watch. With a major addition began in late facility in the nation. seating capacity of over 85,000, 2009 to expand the Student Life Part of the Charles and Memorial Stadium has been the Complx. When completed in the Romona Myers Performance home of Husker football since fall of 2010, it will be the finest Center, Nebraska’s 1923. In addition to serving facility of its kind in the nation. spacious, well-designed and football, administrative and In addition, a state-of-the-art technologically advanced student-athlete support areas television production facility, Strength Complex is 40 percent are housed underneath and which houses HuskerVision, larger than the Huskers’ around the Stadium. is located within the West previous weight room inside In 1998-99, Memorial Stadium. West Memorial Stadium. Stadium underwent an extensive The impressive architecture $36.1 million stadium- Hawks Championship Center of the Osborne Complex is improvement project. Permanent The Hawks Championship apparent inside the Strength lighting was the first step of the Center features 81,200 square Complex. Large arching windows project on both the east and feet, including a full-length field provide a sense of strength west sides of the stadium. identical to Memorial Stadium’s while allowing an abundance of Remodeled in 2009, the game field. The field is available natural light to enter the weight media facility, club seats and to all 23 of Nebraska’s varsity room. the addition of 42 skyboxes teams and provides a controlled The one-of-a-kind provide luxury seating for Husker environment with excellent Transformer machines in the games. Other improvements lighting. Strength Complex were designed include widening the corridors A spacious multi-purpose exclusively for Husker student- on the west side, doubling the facility available to all of athletes. The Transformers number of concession stands Nebraska’s sports, the Hawks adjust to each student-athlete’s and tripling the number of Championship Center includes height. No other athletes restrooms. clinic space large enough to in the world have access to The stadium also received accommodate more than 1,000 this technologically advanced a Fieldturf field for the 2005 people. The 2006 Nebraska equipment. season. Nebraska was the first Spring Football Coaches Clinic college facility to install this was held for the first time The Landing turf system. inside the Hawks Championship Located between the new Nebraska’s Sideline Club Center. skybridge and the strength was the first field-level suite The Championship Wing complex, The Landing provides to be designed for a college- includes an Olympic-sized a lounge area for student-

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 34 Athletic Facilities athletes in between workouts and classes. The Landing is equipped with a television, couch, and computers, as well as a Gatorade and water fountain and smoothie machines. The landing was remodeled in 2009.

Bob Devaney Sports Center Many Husker athletic teams compete in the beautiful and spacious Bob Devaney Sports Center. Located on the Nebraska innovation campus adjacent to the main Nebraska campus, the building houses facilities for gymnastics, basketball, indoor track and field, swimming and Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium has been the site of 304 consecutive sellouts wrestling. Many other activities, since 1962. The stadium has been the home of the Huskers since 1923. including concerts by major baseball team–the Saltdogs. recording artists, are held in the Additionally, Bowlin Stadium Both Hawks Field and Bowlin complex. The main arena, used features a clubhouse overlooking Stadium are equipped with a for gymnastics meets as well right field that houses the much talked about feature: the as basketball and wrestling, Nebraska softball locker rooms SubAir system. The system can seats 13,595. The Devaney and administrative offices. both heat and cool the field, Center indoor swimming pool The Huskers were chosen allowing green grass to be grown and separate diving pool are to host an NCAA Regional nearly year round. Haymarket just west of the arena, with a Tournament at Bowlin Park is one of the first facilities seating capacity of 1,000. Stadium for four seasons in in the country equipped with The indoor track was 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007. the SubAir system. When the replaced in 2001 with a $3 SubAir system was installed, million banked hydraulic 200- ­Nebraska Coliseum only Invesco Field at Mile High meter Mondo track. The new Nebraska volleyball has in Denver was equipped with state-of-the-art track is one of called the Coliseum home since the system. the finest indoor tracks in the the 1976 season. At the end world. of the 1990 volleyball season, Since it opened in the fall Hawks Field the Coliseum underwent a The baseball stadium is one of 1976, the Devaney Center major renovation that included of the top collegiate baseball has hosted many conference a new floor, improved seating facilities in the nation. The championships in gymnastics, (4,200 capacity), lighting, stadium is equipped with wrestling, indoor track and field laundry room, locker rooms, permanent seating for 4,500 and swimming and diving. The training room, and offices for fans and the outfield berm areas complex has also hosted NCAA volleyball, men’s tennis, and allow for a capacity of 8,500. Championships in men’s and administrative staff. In summer Nebraska played the 2002 women’s gymnastics, men’s and of 2007, the Coliseum was season in the new stadium and women’s basketball, women’s renovated again to house both played host to NCAA Regional swimming and diving, and the women’s gymnastics and action in 2002, 2003, 2005 and volleyball. rifle offices. The volleyball 2006, and NCAA Super Regional A major expansion is planned offices and locker rooms will action in 2002 and 2005. The to begin in 2010 to construct also be remodeled. stadium has 16 skybox suites, new basketball practice gyms, The Huskers have hosted 31 giving a luxurious view for new wrestling room, locker NCAA championships (19 first- baseball during Nebraska and rooms, new strength complex and second- round matches and Saltdog games. and remodeled and expanded 12 Regionals) in the past 22 Athletic Medicine area. years. Bowlin Stadium The new Husker Softball Cook Pavilion Haymarket Park Complex opened in 2002. The The University of Nebraska, Opened in the fall of 1989, $3 million facility is just steps the City of Lincoln and NEBCO, Cook Pavilion provides the from Memorial Stadium and the Inc., combined in a joint effort to Husker football team and many Haymarket. build a $29.53 million baseball other sports with an indoor Bowlin Stadium can and softball complex for the practice area that features a accommodate up to 2,500 fans. Nebraska baseball and softball full-length field and a roof high It features 750 chairback seats teams, as well as Lincoln’s enough to allow practices to and berm seating behind both Northern League professional include all facets of the kicking dugouts and in the outfield. game. Cook Pavilion also

35 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Facilities features field turf, an artificial Nebraska Soccer Field Mabel Lee Hall also houses grass system that is the same After spending nearly a a practice gym for men's and used in Memorial Stadium. decade at the Abbott Sports women's basketball until the The Pavilion is part of Complex, the Nebraska soccer new basketball practice facility the $17 million Lee & Helene team returned to the Nebraska is completed in 2011. Sapp Recreation Facility, which campus in 2005. All Husker includes modern offices, a home soccer games are played Golf Courses training room and locker rooms, at the Nebraska Soccer Field, Wilderness Ridge is the in addition to the latest in located immediately east of the primary practice course for the recreational equipment. Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Nebraska men’s and women’s Complex. golf teams. Both teams also play Ed Weir Stadium The facility boasts seating on several of the 22 other golf Ed Weir Stadium, the outdoor for 3,500 spectators, making courses in Lincoln, including the home of the Husker track and both the location and amenities Firethorn Golf Club, Yankee Hill field teams, ranks as one of the more accommodating to players Country Club and the Country nation's finest outdoor collegiate and fans alike. Club in Lincoln. track facilities. The stadium with seating for 4,500 was Mabel Lee Hall Tennis Facilities completed in the spring of 1973. Contained in Mabel Lee The Nebraska Tennis Center Dedicated during the 1974 Big Hall is the women's gymnastics is a brand-new $3 million Eight Outdoor Track and Field training facility. The facility, facility located in the Abbott Championships, the stadium completed in January of 1992, Sports Complex, just north of is named for the Cornhuskers’ includes locker rooms and a the intersection of 70th and two-time All-America football fully-equipped training room. A Cornhusker Highway. The player and former track coach, locker room and training room complex is the new home to Ed Weir. expansion was completed in the the men’s and women’s tennis In the summer of 1999, fall of 2009. teams, replacing the Woods the track was reconstructed The gym houses an above- Tennis Center. The Nebraska with a modern layout and ground, L-shaped, loose-foam Tennis Center features six Mondo surface was installed. pit, that can be used to train climate-controlled indoor courts, In addition, improvements vaulting, uneven bars or balance as well as 12 outdoor courts, a were made in the field-event beam routines, and also includes modern strength facility, and facilities, including a new a built-in trampoline. The gym is the latest in exercise equipment javelin approach area. complete with an 83-foot spring and locker room facilities. During its 34-year existence, floor strip for tumbling, four sets NU has hosted eight National of AAI uneven bars and two Rifle Range Junior Olympics, a USA-USSR single bars. The renovated University Junior Dual Meet, eight Big Eight A new sound system and of Nebraska Rifle Range was Outdoor Championships, the complete video recording and dedicated in March 1999. 2003 and 2008 NCAA Midwest playback system are also Located in the lower level of Regional Championships and available to aid in the team's the Military and Naval Science the 2007 Big 12 outdoor track training. Building on 14th and Vine meet. Street, the range features 10 firing points with caswell shooting stalls. Movable target carriers, which are controlled at the firing line, allow targets to be placed at any distance up to a maximum firing distance of 50 feet. Permanent stops for the targets are located at 10 meters and at 50 feet for NCAA air and smallbore rifle competition. In 2006, Nebraska installed a state-of-the-art electronic target system identical to that used by the Olympic Training Center. The program utilizes digital imaging of shots fired, allowing for immediate feedback to both athletes and coaches. In the summer of 2007, the rifle offices relocated to the Coliseum and the locker room Ed Weir Stadium, the outdoor track and field facility, recently played host to was remodeled in 2008. the 2008 Midwest Regional Championships.

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 36 Athletic Facilities East Campus Union Locker Rooms field, wrestling, women’s The Husker Bowling facility, Locker rooms are located swimming and gymnastics. located at the East Campus next to the equipment rooms in The Coliseum training room Union, houses six lanes as well the Osborne Athletic Complex, supports women’s volleyball, as the coaches offices for the Coliseum, Hawks Championship softball, outdoor track and field, eight-time national champion Center and Devaney Center. cross country and soccer. Cornhuskers to practice year- There are also locker rooms in Hours for the main training round at the facility. The East Mabel Lee Hall and Haymarket room are generally Monday Campus lanes are one of the Park. Only student-athletes and through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. best bowlingn practice facilities necessary Athletic Department Hours for the satellite facilities in the country that is leased staff members have access vary according to the sport in by the athletic department for to locker room areas. Media season and the associated needs exclusive use of the bowling personnel, friends or relatives of the sport’s student-athletes. team. are not allowed in the locker Check with your coach or the rooms. training room, North Stadium Multi-Sport Facilities You are given an individual (472-2276), for these hours. In addition to the sport- locker. All equipment issued specific facilities above, you will to you must be kept locked in Husker Ticket Office need to know the locations and your locker. Locks are issued to The recently remodeled policies of the following multi- you for the security of personal Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office sport facilities. and University belongings. It is is located in the parking facility recommended that you leave across from Memorial Stadium. Equipment Rooms personal valuables at home or Its hours of operation are There are two equipment rooms securely locked in your locker. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. used by the Athletic Department: You are responsible for the until 5 p.m. (472-3111). one in Memorial Stadium, and cleanliness and security of your one in the Devaney Center. Their locker. All trash, tape, paper, Stadium Drive Parking Garage hours of operation are 7 a.m. to etc. should be placed in the The parking facility houses 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, wastebaskets located in the the Nebraska Athletic Ticket when classes are in session. locker rooms. Office, the Huskers Authentic® After you have passed your pre- Store, and the Parking and participatory physical exam and Laundry Room Transit Services Office. To have been determined eligible Arrangements for the contact Parking services, call to play, your name is placed cleaning and laundering of gear 472-1800. on the team roster. Your coach are made by the equipment will then inform you of the time manager for each sport. You are Facilities Office and particular Equipment Room issued a laundry bag complete For any questions regarding where you may pick up your with towels, socks, shirt, shorts, facilities, contact the Facilities equipment. At the equipment etc. This bag is then used for and Events or Capital Planning room you will be issued a locker washing practice gear. In this and Construction Office at 472- and lock. manner you are provided a 1000 or go online to Huskers. You are responsible for any clean set of workout gear for com. lost or stolen articles. Lost or each practice, as well as clean stolen equipment should be uniforms for each game. You reported immediately to the are responsible for picking up equipment manager. The items your gear before practice, and are marked lost inventory and for delivering it in your laundry a replacement is issued, if bag to the designated laundry available. drop-off area after practice. Athletic uniforms, warm-ups, Please note that no personal and other equipment that are laundry may be washed through issued to you may only be used the equipment room facilities. during official athletic practices or events. This equipment is not Training Rooms intended for personal, everyday Three training rooms are use. Any exceptions to this policy available for Nebraska student- must be approved by your head athletes. The main training room coach. is located in the Tom and Nancy Items are laundered by an Osborne Athletic Complex and is equipment room attendant or used for all rehabilitation and the team manager. You are sick calls, as well as providing responsible for getting your specific support to the football laundry in on time. Laundry is and baseball teams. The only done on a team basis. Devaney Center training room is utilized by men’s and women’s basketball, indoor track and

37 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Eligibility Requirements Academic Fraud Defined have completed six semester Amateurism Academic fraud is defined hours of degree-applicable credit You are not eligible for your as a “staff member knowingly in the previous academic term. sport if you have: involved in arranging for  Taken pay or the promise of fraudulent academic credit or Grading System pay, for competing in your sport; false transcripts for a prospective Nebraska uses an A through  Agreed to compete in or an enrolled student-athlete.” F grading system. The letter professional athletics; [See NCAA bylaw 10.1 (b)] grades with point value (in  Received above actual and More specifically, academic parentheses) are: A+ (4.0), necessary expenses to compete; fraud is defined as: A (4.0), A- (3.67), B+ (3.33),  Used your athletics skills for B (3.0), B- (2.67), C+ (2.33), pay in any form;  Any time an institutional staff C (2.0), C- (1.67), D+ (1.33),  Accepted any benefit from member (e.g. coach, professor, D (1.0), D- (0.67), and F (0). an agent; tutor, teaching assistant) is Grades of W (dropped/withdrew),  Agreed to have an agent knowingly involved in arranging I (incomplete), P (pass/C or promote your athletic ability; or fraudulent academic credit better) and N (no pass) may  A l l o w e d y o u r n a m e , or false transcripts for a also be given. W, I, P, and N picture, appearance or athletic prospective or enrolled student- are not assigned grade points reputation to be used to promote athlete, regardless of whether and therefore are not used in a commercial product or business the institutional staff member computation of a student’s venture. acted alone or in concert with the grade-point average. prospective or enrolled student- Financial Aid athlete. Enrollment Changes You are allowed to receive  Any time a student- Changes in your enrollment financial assistance: athlete, acting alone or in (e.g. petitions to add/drop  From parents/relatives that concert with others, knowingly courses, late enrollment, you are naturally or legally becomes involved in arranging instructor drops) should dependent of; fraudulent academic credit or be submitted prior to the  Aid that is approved by false transcripts, regardless of published deadlines to ensure UNL and awarded for non- whether such conduct results that your records are accurate athletic abilities e.g., academic in an erroneous declaration of and complete. You must have achievement; or eligibility. approval to drop a class. This  Aid from a non-institutional  If a student-athlete commits policy is designed to prevent you source that meets NCAA criteria. an academic offense that results from making changes in your You must report ALL in an erroneous declaration of academic schedule that may non-institutional aid to the eligibility and the student-athlete jeopardize either your academic Compliance Office. subsequently competes for the or eligibility status. institution. Eligibility Below are several compliance To maintain your eligibility Academic Fraud Penalties reminders that pertain to on an annual basis, you must If a finding of Academic Fraud the most common types of successfully complete: occurs, the student-athlete: questions/issues regarding 24 hours of academic credit  Will be rendered permanently NCAA rules compliance. prior to the start of your third ineligible. Please see a member of the semester of full-time enrollment; May also have their academic Compliance staff if you have Beginning with the third scholarship reduced or questions regarding any of semester, 18 hours of academic cancelled. these areas. credit since the previous fall May be either suspended or term; and expelled from school, depending Ethical Conduct  Six hours of academic credit on the severity of the academic  You are not eligible if during the preceeding regular offense. you evade or violate NCAA academic term. regulations. You must also: NCAA Six-Hour Rule  You must compete with Choose a degree program To be eligible for competition, honesty and sportsmanship at before the beginning of your third a student-athlete must complete all times. year of enrollment; and a minimum of six semester hours You will lose your eligibility if:  Meet the NCAA percentage and of degree-applicable academic You provide information to grade-point requirements based credit in the previous full-time individuals involved in organized on your year of enrollment. regular academic term. This rule gambling; or Do not drop below full-time is also applicable to student- You gamble on intercollegiate status during a term or your athletes who are competing while or professional sports (take or eligibility will be affected. enrolled as graduate students. place bets). Additionally, to be eligible to No fantasy leagues, bracket compete in a postseason event contests, Internet websites, etc. (e.g., conference tournament, bowl game, NCAA Championship) that occurs between regular terms, a student-athlete must

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 38 ncaa rULES AND REGULATIONS NCAA Rules your undergraduate degree and All NCAA rules and guidelines In order to participate in you are enrolled in your final must be adhered to; intercollegiate athletics, you hours for the completion of your No activities that involve the must maintain your athletic degree, you may register for less use of alcohol or drug related and academic eligibility. Your than 12 credit hours. Graduate products are allowed; coach, academic counselor, the school full-time enrollment is  No participation in or Compliance Office staff, the nine credit hours.); arrangements of sexually Associate Athletic Director for Your registration or related activities or other forms Academic Programs and Student admission is canceled; or of prejudice harrassment is Services, Nebraska’s NCAA You withdraw from the allowed; and Faculty Athletics Representative, University. No contact between recruits and the Chancellor work together and boosters/alumni/media is to ensure adherence to all NCAA Designation of Program of allowed. and Big 12 Conference rules and Studies regulations regarding eligibility. You must declare a major Extra Benefits Though NCAA and Conference before your fifth semester or A student-athlete or rules may seem complicated, third year. To do this, you must prospect may not accept any they ensure that all teams play formally enroll in a specific extra benefits that are not according to the same rules, baccalaureate degree program offered to the general student with no team having an unfair or obtain approval for the course body. It is not permissible for competitive edge. work and program leading to your a student-athlete or parents/ Great effort is made by the designated degree program. guardians to receive a benefit University administration to see If you decide to change your that is the result of a "special" that you and all staff members major, be sure to notify your arrangement by an institutional are familiar with these rules and academic counselor so that your employee, booster, employer or understand that any deviation progress toward degree may be fan. Non-permissible benefits from them, whether knowingly monitored. include but are not limited to: or through ignorance, is not Free or reduced-fee housing/ condoned by the department or Outside Competition rent including the use of the University. Before competing in any vacation or seasonal homes; The following sections are outside event as an individual Free or reduced-fee meals; intended to reinforce the rules or on a team, visit with your Loans or cash advances in head coach and the Compliance pay or salary; and requirements that have Gifts or presents of any type been discussed during your Office to receive prior approval. regardless of the occasion or meetings with the Compliance purpose; staff. These references are not NCAA Drug Testing Policy Use of telephone for long intended to be all-inclusive. First Offense distance or use of telephone Your eligibility to participate If you test positive for a cards and cell phones; in athletics is based upon banned drug: Free use of any motor your academic performance You become ineligible for all vehicle, boat or recreational as well as on your adherence competitions for one calendar vehicle; to a variety of non-academic year; and Free use of services (e.g., eligibility regulations. You will lose one season of automobile repair, laundry, competition. copying, faxing, etc.).; or Seasons of Competition A re-test is required for the Free or reduced-fee Five-Year Rule NCAA to restore eligibility. memberships at golf courses, You have five years in Second Offense health clubs, etc. which to complete four athletic Loss of all remaining eligibility Please ask before you act. seasons in a sport. The five- in all sports. year clock begins when you first Gambling and Bribery become a full-time student at Practice and Competition NCAA rules strictly prohibit any collegiate institution. These During the season you can members of the athletic years are continuous. You do not practice no more than 4 hours a department or student-athletes regain the time during which day and 20 hours a week with at from engaging in gambling or you are not enrolled in school. least 1 day off. sport wagering activities.  Outside of the playing season It is hoped that you, as a Full-Time Enrollment but within the academic year, student-athlete, will never be NCAA and University rules you are limited to 8 hours of approached in an attempt to require that you must be a full- countable activity with no more involve you in a gambling or time, degree-seeking student than 2 hours of skill instruction bribery situation. However, on in order to represent Nebraska and at least 2 days off. some campuses in the past, in athletics. This means you  During the summer, all student-athletes have become must be enrolled in at least 12 activity must be voluntary. Some involved with organized credit hours. You are ineligible sports may have supervision for gambling operations. The to practice or compete if at any safety. Talk to the Compliance results of this involvement have time: Office to see if your sport is one been both severe and tragic, Your registration falls below of those. not only for the individual but 12 credits. (EXCEPTION: If you for the entire University athletic are in the last semester of Hosting Recruits program. Gambling is one of the major 39 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook ncaa rULES AND REGULATIONS sources of revenue for organized of gambling at an institutional you would like to speak with any crime. Be aware that the and state level. Understand other four-year institution you gambling industry is constantly that the consequences at must have permission from UNL seeking sources of information the University level may to contact those institutions. because operators use inside be expulsion, and that the If you are considering information to set the betting University will assist with the transferring from Nebraska line or odds. It is possible that enforcement of federal, state please take these steps: you may be approached and and local anti-bribery laws. 1. Speak with your coach; questioned about the condition 6. Do not accept any money 2. Contact the Compliance Office and attitude of other team from a “fan” for a game “well to understand the transfer rules; players. As an athlete, you may played.” and be asked to alter a game in 7. Do not attempt to 3. Ask for permission to contact some manner and be offered sell or accept money for a other institutions. favors or gifts for doing so. benefit in exchange for your If you are denied permission If this occurs, you must complimentary admissions. to contact other instututions to report the incident to your 8. Do not discuss the discuss a potential transfer, you coach or the Compliance Office condition or attitude of your have the right to an appeal. This immediately. The University and team with anyone other than policy is outlined below. the department are committed to your teammates or coaches. combating all forms of gambling 9. You must compete with Athletics Appeals Committee and bribery. An attempt to honesty and sportsmanship at The Athletics Appeals procure information through all times so that you represent Committee has been bribery of a sports participant the honor and dignity of fair play established for those Nebraska is a felony. You should keep (NCAA Bylaw 10.01.11). student-athletes who have been in mind that participation in 10. Do not participate in denied the request to permit gambling interests, even in fantasy leagues or other similar another four-year institution the most minor fashion, may contests that determine a cash to contact them concerning a jeopardize your athletic career. or award winner. possible transfer or have been denied the use of the one-time NCAA Gambling Agents transfer exception. In addition, Restrictions The NCAA has rules limiting the appeal committee will also 1. You are not eligible to activities with a sports agent. be available to student-athletes compete if you knowingly Any agreement, oral or written, who have been denied the provide information concerning can jeopardize your athletic exception to transfer residence intercollegiate athletic eligibility. requirement. competition to individuals A Professional Sports If a student-athlete wants involved in organized gambling Counsel Panel has been to appeal the decision of the activities; solicit a bet on any established to give you Department of Athletics, the intercollegiate team; accept a guidance, and you can set following procedures must take bet on any team representing up a meeting by calling the place: the institution; or participate Assistant Athletic Director of 1. The student-athlete must in any gambling activity Compliance at 472-2042. submit in writing to the Chair of that involves intercollegiate the Athletics Appeals Committee athletics, through a bookmaker, Transfers a request for an appeals board a parlay card or any other The NCAA and Big 12 hearing within 30 days of the method employed by organized have rules regarding transfer original notification date. gambling (NCAA Bylaw 10.3). eligibility. Consult a member of 2. An appeals board meeting 2. You are not eligible to the Compliance staff to obtain date will be established by the compete if you have shown information about transfer Athletics Appeals Committee, dishonesty in evading or rules. which consists of (1) Nebraska violating NCAA regulations. representative to the NCAA and (NCAA Bylaw 10.1). Intra-Conference Transfer Big 12 Conference; (2) Chair 3. Report to your coach A student-athlete transferring of the Faculty Intercollegiate or the Compliance Office any to Nebraska from another Big 12 Athletic Committee, or his/ attempt to secure information Conference institution may be her designee; (3) President of concerning situations that might subject to one year of academic the Student-Athlete Advisory alter the normal performance of residence. Commitee, or his/her designee; your team. In the sports of football and (4) Assistant Vice Chancellor, 4. Do not accept any benefits basketball, the student-athlete Student Affairs; (5) Faculty/ from strangers, such as meals, must also forfeit one season of Staff member; (6) Two at-large presents, etc. You are required competition. members, a student-athlete and by both the department and the one Faculty/Staff. NCAA to report any individual Transferring from Nebraska 3. Minutes will be kept of who offers gifts, money or There are several NCAA the meeting, and the student- favors in exchange for supplying rules that impact transferring. athlete will have the opportunity information or for attempting to It is very important that you to explain his/her situation and alter the outcome of any contest. understand these rules prior to express their concerns. 5. Be aware of the legalities making a decision to transfer. If 4. The Athletic Department/

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 40 ncaa rULES AND REGULATIONS coach will be asked to prepare event. Excluded are ineligible Please note the following a written and/or verbal report players, such as those sitting guidelines: indicating basis for the denial. out while meeting residency 1. Activities that include 5. The Athletics Appeals requirements. the use of alcohol or a drug- Committee will caucus following ­ related product are not allowed. the hearing to determine the Information for your Guests Underage drinking (under 21) or outcome of the appeal. Please inform your guests the use of a controlled substance 6. The decision of the that they must present valid is illegal in the state of Athletics Appeals Committee photo ID's in order to obtain Nebraska. A prospective student- will be submitted to the Director admission. Children who do not athlete of any age is not allowed of Athletics for appropriate have a photo ID must present a to participate in these activities action. birth certifcate or social security during a campus visit. It is the card. The designated gate will student host's responsibility to Medical Hardship open 1 1/2 hours before the discourage a prospect's interest Medical hardship is defined game and remain open until from engaging in the use of as an incapacitating injury or the end of the first half (or alcohol or drugs. It is also a illness that occurs during the halftime). Once your guests are student host's responsibility to first half of the season before you admitted, they will sign for a ensure the safety and well-being have participated in more than seat location pass. Hard copies of the prospect by not taking three events or 30 percent of the of tickets are not distributed. the prospect to activities or events in your sport, whichever establishments that promote number is greater. The medical Hosting a Prospective Student- the use of alcohol or other hardship is granted by the Athlete controlled substances. A student Big 12 Conference or faculty The following guidelines host should report any abuse of athletics representatives. The have been established by the alcohol or drugs by a prospect to Compliance Office will file this University of Nebraska Athletic his/her head coach. on the student-athlete’s behalf. Department to ensure that the 2. Activities or actions that hosting and entertainment of include the arrangement for, the Complimentary Admissions a prospective student-athlete attending of, or the participation Complimentary admissions is conducted in accordance in any sexually related affair to team competitions are with NCAA, Big 12 Conference is strictly prohibited. It is not distributed in accordance with and University rules and permissible to take a prospect NCAA rules and regulations, regulations. to a "gentlemen's lounge," which allow each student- A student-athlete who serves arrange for male/female athlete a maximum of four as a student-athlete host has strippers or exotic dancers, or complimentary admissions per been informed that he/she is arrange for escort services or regular-season event in his/her an official representative of the "call girls" to participate in any sport. A student-athlete may University of Nebraska as well campus visit activity involving also receive six complimentary as the Athletic Department. As a prospective student-athlete. admissions for participation a representative of the Athletic In addition, the University of in a conference championship, Department, the student- Nebraska will not tolerate any NCAA Championship or bowl athlete host is expected to form of sexual harrassment game. NCAA regulations do not exhibit appropriate conduct and whether it is verbal slanders allow the distribution of "hard behavior at all times. or physical improprieties. It is tickets." Admission is through During a campus visit, a the responsibility of a student a gate list. NCAA regulations prospective student-athlete is host to conduct him/herself in also prohibit the sale or trade allowed to evaluate academic an appropriate manner at all of complimentary admissions, opportunities, view campus and times. Inappropriate behaviors and hold the student-athlete athletic facilities, meet staff by a prospect should be reported responsible if your guests sell members who will participate in to the head coach. their admission. the development of the prospect 3. A maximum of $30 per day NU's Athletic Department during their undergraduate may be provided to the student charges admission for the career as well as assess host to cover the entertainment following sports: football, their future involvement with expenses of the host, multiple men’s and women’s basketball, a specific sport team. This is hosts, the prospect and/or softball, baseball, men’s also a time that a prospect the prospect's parents, legal and women’s track and field, evaluates the behaviors and guardians or spouse. The cost of women’s swimming and diving, social practices of the student- meals and admission to campus volleyball, wrestling, men's athletes on a team and within athletic events is excluded from and women's gymnastics and our entire athletic department. this allowance. These funds women's soccer. It is the responsibility of may not be used to purchase or All eligible NU student- the student-athlete host to otherwise provide the prospect athletes receive four know and to understand the with gifts of value (e.g. clothing, complimentary admissions following Athletic Department souvenirs or memorabilia per home event in their sport. Campus Visit Guidelines. The items). NO CASH may be given Complimentary admissions for student host should consult to the prospect or anyone else away competitions are given his/her coach when questions accompanying him/her on the to eligible members on the or concerns arise while hosting visit at the time. official traveling roster for each a prospective student-athlete.

41 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Compliance Officers/financial aid 4. A prospective student- athlete may not have contact with a booster, alumni or any other representative of athletic interests. It is the responsibility of the student host to ensure that such contact does not occur when entertaining a prospect. 5. It is the reponsibility of the University, Athletic Department, sports program Gary Bargen and student host to ensure the Assistant Athletic safety, comfort and well-being Director for Compliance of a prospective student-athlete during a visit to our campus. As The Compliance Staff is responsible for ensuring that conduct and it is important that we follow all operations of Nebraska’s 23 varsity sports are in compliance with NCAA NCAA, University and community and Big 12 Conference rules and regulations. laws and regulations while hosting a prospect, it is just The staff oversees the monitoring of recruiting activities, camps and as important that we exercise clinics, student-athlete employment, and playing and practice season sound judgment in choosing limitations. Further, they help set policy, develop goals and objectives, activities that will not place the and assist in creating strategic plans for the compliance unit. prospect in harm's way or bring discomfort to them. Prospects depend on us during their visits to our campus. They trust our decisions and choices to ensure that they will receive an accurate account of campus life and community environment; never should we arrange for or allow any activity that would jeopardize a prospect's safety, comfort and well-being. Laure Ragoss Jena Johnson Patty Ferree Kalyn Doyle 6. All entertainment of a Associate Director of Assistant Director Assistant Director Compliance Coordinator prospective student-athlete Compliance must occur within a 30-mile radius of our campus. It is the Student-Athlete Financial Aid Athletic Director, decides who is responsibility of the student An athletic-related grant- awarded aid for summer school host to ensure that the prospect in-aid, as well as other forms and the amount that is to be abides by this limitation. Never of financial assistance, may given. allow a prospect to use a vehicle be provided to help you with during a campus visit. your University expenses. Reduction or Cancellation 7. Serving as a student host Your athletics aid may be is a privilege and has several Grant-in-Aid Information reduced during the academic benefits that compliment the Sports teams are provided year if you: duties and responsibilities with a specifc number of 1. Render yourself of being a host. Actions or grants-in-aid (scholarships) ineligible; incidents that are contrary to in accordance with budgetary 2. Misrepresent any the Student Host Guidelines restrictions and NCAA information on an application, may result in a decision by the regulations. These grants are financial aid agreement or University to deny the admission awarded by the University's National Letter of Intent; of or financial aid award to a Office of Scholarships and 3. Engage in serious prospective student-athlete. In Financial Aid upon the misconduct warranting addition, a student host may recommendation of the head substantial disciplinary penalty; be penalized in ways that could coach and the approval of or include dismissal from his/her the Athletic Director. Grants- 4. Voluntarily withdraw team or loss of athletics aid. in-aid are not reimbursement from your sport. for services performed, but If at any time your athletics rather are provided to help aid is reduced or cancelled, you student-athletes with their have the right to an appeals educational expenses. An hearing. The procedures for this athletic scholarship is restricted hearing are outlined on the next to educational expenses such page. as tuition, fees, room, board and the use of course-related books. Additionally, your head coach, in conjunction with the

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Athletics Scholarship Reduction Amateurism Rules (including agents) 8. Agree to have your picture, name and Cancellation Procedures You may jeopardize your amateurism or appearance used to promote a if you: commercial product. NCAA Bylaw 15.3.2.4 1. Accept payment or a promise of “Institutional Financial Aid” payment (in cash, prizes, gifts or travel) 9. Accept such things as gifts, meals, The institution’s regular for participation in your sport. loans of cars or money from athletic financial aid authority shall interest groups or people within the notify the student-athlete in 2. Enter into an agreement of any kind athletic program at the University. writing of the opportunity for to compete in professional athletics. a hearing when institutional (You cannot negotiate a verbal or 10. Be represented by an agent or financial aid based in any written professional contract). organization in order to market your degree on athletics ability is to athletic skills or reputation. be reduced or cancelled during 3. Request that your name be put on the period of the award, or is a draft list for professional sports 11. Receive any benefit that is not reduced or not renewed for or try out with a professional sports available to other students at the the following academic year. organization. University. Any reduction or cancellation of aid during the period of 4. Use your athletic skill for payment. 12. Participate in any outside the award may occur only competition, a summer baseball, after the student-athlete 5. Play on any professional athletic football or basketball league not has had an opportunity for a team. approved by the NCAA. You must have written permission from the hearing. The institution shall 6. Have your athletic-related financial Athletic Director for summer league have established reasonable aid determined by anyone other than participation. (Contact the Compliance procedures for promptly hearing the University. Office for the proper form). such a request and shall not delegate the responsibility 7. Participate on teams other than 13. Play on a non-collegiate athletic team for conducting the hearing those fielded by the University during during the academic year without permission to the university’s athletics the season. (This includes tryouts, from your head coach, the Assistant Athletic department or its faculty exhibitions or tournament games.) Director or Senior Athletic Director. athletics committee. The written notification of the opportunity for a hearing shall include Conference; (2) Chair of the during academic terms must a copy of the institution’s Faculty Intercollegiate Athletic be reported to the Office of established policies and Committee, or his/her designee; Scholarships and Financial Aid, procedures for conducting the (3) President of Student-Athlete the Compliance Office and your required hearing, including the Advisory Commitee or his/her coach. Student-athletes have deadline by which a student- designee; (4) Assistant Vice the opportunity to document athlete must request such a Chancellor, Student Affairs; (5) this information at the Annual hearing. Faculty/Staff member; (6) Two NCAA Rules Compliance at-large members; a student- and Eligibility Certification NCAA Bylaw 15.3.2.4 athlete and one Faculty/Staff. meetings each year. Failure to “Institutional Financial Aid” 3. Minutes will be kept of report all such income could The Athletics Appeals the meeting, and the student- affect your athletic eligibility. Committee has been athlete will have the opportunity established for those Nebraska to explain his/her situation and Procedures for Picking up your student-athletes who have had express their concerns. Scholarship/Room and Board their institutional financial aid 4. The Athletic Department/ Check reduced or cancelled during the coach will be asked to prepare If you are receiving cash in period of the award, or is not a written and/or verbal report lieu of room and board, checks renewed. indicating basis for the will be available by the first If a student-athlete wants reduction or cancellation. day of each month (September to appeal the decision of the 5. The Athletics Appeals through May). You may pick up Department of Athletics, the Committee will caucus following your check with a valid student following procedures must take the hearing to determine the ID at the Business Office located place: outcome of the appeal. in the Osborne Athletic Complex. 1. The student-athlete Please note that you may not must submit in writing to the Any financial assistance receive a check unless you are Chair of the Athletics Appeals in addition to your grant-in- continuously registered for 12 Committee a request for an aid must be approved by the or more hours during the spring appeals board hearing within 30 Office of Scholarships and and fall semesters. days of the original notification Financial Aid to ensure that If you have any questions date. the grant or loan sought is concerning your stipend, please 2. An appeals board in accordance with NCAA and contact the Assistant Director of meeting date will be established Big 12 Conference regulations. Compliance for Student-Athlete by the “Athletics Appeals It cannot be stressed often Services at One Memorial Committee,” which consists enough that all financial Stadium or call 472-8253. of (1) Nebraska representative assistance, including grants, to the NCAA and Big 12 loans and employment

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Post-Injury Grants-in-Aid NCAA Special Assistance Fund In the event of a career- ending injury or illness as a Those eligible include: result of participation in  Pell-eligible student-athletes, including studenth-athletes who have the athletic program, the exhausted their athletic eligibility or no longer are able to participate department will renew the because of medical reasons. award, per Nebraska State  Student-athletes who are receiving countable, athletic-related Law, Section 85-9, 110 R.S. financial aid, and who have demonstrated financial need as Supp., 1984 which declares: determined by an analysis conducted consistent with federal "No public postsecondary educational institution in the methodology or the methodology used for all students of the institution. State of Nebraska shall, prior  Foreign student-athletes who are certified in writing by International to graduation, reduce, cancel, Affairs that the student-athlete has financial need. or refuse to renew an athletic Permissible Uses of Funds: grant-in-aid to a student during  Cost of clothing and other essential expenses (not entertainment). his or her period of eligibility  Cost of expendable academic course supplies (e.g., notebooks to compete in intercollegiate and pens) and rental of non-expendable supplies (e.g., computer athletics solely because of equipment and cameras) that are required for all students enrolled in an injury which prevents the the course. student from participating in athletics."  Medical and dental costs not covered by another insurance program  Costs associated with student-athlete or family emergencies. University Charges The student-athlete is to be the student-athlete must be The Athletics Department compensated only for work listed as a current squad is not permitted to pay the actually performed member as of the date of the following: The rate of pay is to be the  request for reimbursement Long-distance phone normal rate of pay for the and the date the check is charges made from your duties performed in the picked up. dorm room (or anywhere else) locality Cost of treatment for non- The hours paid must be the Permissible Uses of Funds: athletic related injuries hours worked School supplies "Consumable university Payment in advance of hours Clothes, dry cleaning and charges, "which can be is not permitted toiletries anything from lab fees for Transportation to work Transportation - car breakage to non-required may be provided only if repairs and maintenance, field trips transportation is available insurance, gas for local Library fines for all employees. travel, bicycle, UNL Fines for damage to We encourage you to parking permit, bus pass university property, including communicate with the Furniture your dorm room Compliance Office regarding Travel: bus, train, plane Key deposits or replacement any employment issues to and ground transportation of a lost residence hall key ensure that eligibility is not for self/immediate family Replacement costs for a lost jeopardized. for visits and/or competition student ID Bills: utility, telephone Note: International students charges, cable (no School supplies, dictionaries, may not work off campus. reference books, pens, credit cards) notebooks, paper, art Medical: glasses, NCAA Student-Athlete contacts, necessary supplies, etc. Opportunity Fund Vehicle registration fee dental work, medicine, Those eligible include: doctor’s appointments Parking stickers or fines  Scholarship and second-year Loss of issued athletic Household items: or more walk-on student- cleaners, deposits, equipment athletes (First-year walk-ons Dorm contract liquidation hook-up fees, utensils, are eligible for the second dishes, cookware, fees semester only.) are eligible broom, curtains, linens to receive SAOF benefites Phone cards Student-Athlete Employment including red-shirts, those Accessories, backpacks, A student-athlete is on exempt scholarship, umbrellas, watches (no permitted to earn legitimate on- and those whose athletic jewelry) and off-campus employment scholarship was reduced to Personal care: haircuts/ income at any time. zero due to other countable stylings, electric razor The following regulations aid. (no tanning) apply:  The student-athlete must The student-athlete is not be a full-time student during Impermissible Uses of Funds: receiving renumeration the fall semester. Those Tuition because of the publicity, scholarship student-athletes Student fees reputation, fame or personal that enroll in January will Room (rent) following he or she has be eligible for half of the Board (food) obtained because of athletic yearly amount. Additionally, Required textbooks ability Parking tickets

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 44 University Facilities & Services The University of Nebraska and the surrounding city of Lincoln have a variety of support services and resources available to help you meet your responsibilities and achieve your objectives, and it would be good to familiarize yourself with the facilities and services available to you. For additional information consult your Undergraduate Bulletin.

Campus Activities and Programs

University Bookstores On UNL’s City Campus, The University of Nebraska City Campus is nestled against the downtown district the University Bookstore in of Lincoln, allowing students easy access to the best food, entertainment and the Nebraska Union, 472- shopping the city has to offer. 7300, offers a wide range of merchandise and services in addition to textbooks for categories, terms, laws, dangers continue the tradition of past classes. – especially those that might be UNL Culture Centers, providing On UNL's East Campus, encountered on campus. a home away from home for the University Bookstore in the Sexual assault awareness. underrepresented students, Nebraska East Union, 472-1746, Information on what to do if you while welcoming all UNL stocks textbooks for classes are a victim or are confronted students, faculty, alumni and offered on East Campus and by a victim, laws, myths, safety, guests. has a special law section for prevention, timely reporting. The Gaughan Center students and faculty in the DWI. Laws, legal requirements, provides multiple study and College of Law. testing procedures, implied lounge spaces as well as sixteen consent, effects of alcohol on the registered student organization Counseling and Psychological body, slowed reaction times, legal offices, two large meeting rooms, Services definitions, myths and facts. two conference rooms, a music Located in the University Personal safety. All areas of room, a kitchen and a computer Health Center, CAPS offers a safety and security, protection lab. The Jackie Gaughan wide variety of counseling, of property at home, while Multicultural Center houses the educational, and developmental traveling and in the workplace, Office of Academic Success and services. Special workshops with examples of actual crimes Intercultural Services (OASIS), and support groups are also on the campus. William H. Thompson Learning offered in stress management, Operation identification. The Community Academic Program test anxiety, assertiveness, marking of property with an Coordinators, Nebraska College food and body image issues, engraving pen to ensure recovery Preparatory Academy staff adn anger management and others. of stolen property. the Kawasaki Reading Room for Appointments can be made by Violence in the workplace. Japanese Studies. calling 472-7450 or stopping Handling unruly, disruptive and by 213 University Health Center. possibly dangerous persons OASIS (Office of Academic and circumstances in the Support and Intercultural Crime Prevention workplace. Services) Crime prevention is Located in UNL's Culture important to the health and All programs are provided Center at 333 North 14th, safety of everyone on campus. free of charge and can be OASIS was established to The University Police have arranged by calling 472-2222. provide academic support, presentations to help educate all Ask for the Education and opportunities for co-curricular of us on ways we can help them Personnel Division. and intercultural involvement, help us. If your group needs a and a variety of events to program, consider scheduling Jackie Gaughan support members of the campus one of these: Culture Center community with an emphasis Alcohol. Warning signs of abuse, The Jackie Gaughan on students of color. Look to intervention methods, resources Multicultural Center is located OASIS on Wednesdays for Coffee available dealing with problems east of the Nebraska Union on Houses and Movie Nights (www. and emergencies, laws and city campus. at 30,000 square unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter) for penalties. feet, the Gaughan Center is the an opportunity to spend time Drugs. Characteristics country’s largest multicultural with your friends and make new of controlled substances, center attached to a student acquaintances. union. The Gaughan Center will

45 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook University Facilities & Services Services for Students with challenged and encouraged to Student Involvement are located Disabilities realize their academic potential. in the Unions on City (472-2454) SSD is designed to provide Students take a prescribed and East (472-1780) campuses. students with disabilities number of honors courses Many services and contacts are the opportunity to pursue and write an honors thesis available on-line at www.unl. college goals through the their senior year. Two multi- edu/involved. use of technological and disciplinary honors seminars academic services. Located in encourage students to consider University Libraries 132 Canfield Administration important contemporary issues The University Libraries is Building, 472-3787 (TDD 472- from a variety of perspectives. a member of the Association 0053), you are encouraged to High school seniors should of Research Libraries. The make advance arrangements for submit an application by collections include 2.6 million the accommodations you will March 1 of your senior year, 118 volumes and 20,300 active need. Neihardt, 472-5425. periodicals and serials housed in 10 library locations on both Fraternities and Sororities International Affairs City Campus and East Campus. Most fraternity and sorority As an international student- Love Library, the largest library chapters at the University offer athlete, you will want to establish facility on campus, recently living and dining facilities for 40 yourself with International underwent a $13 million to 90 students per chapter. Any Affairs, 420 University Terrace, renovation project to upgrade, student admitted to Nebraska 472-5358. You will receive update and improve the original as a first-time student is eligible assistance with adapting to 1942 portion of the building to participate in a fraternity life on campus as well as in known as Love South. The or sorority recruitment. For America, Nebraska and Lincoln. University Libraries, together information, contact the Office You will have the services of two with the Schmid Law Library, of Greek Affairs, 332 Nebraska full-time professional advisers. offer both in-house and remote Union, 472-2582 or 1-888-547- You can enlist the help of an access to an ever developing 1029. English conversation partner to on-line information service practice your language skills. called the Innovative Research University Health Center You can sign up to meet with Information System (IRIS). Visit As a student-athlete, your families from Lincoln Friends of IRIS on the web at: http://iris. first responsibility in the event Foreign Students, and you have unl.edu. of an athletic-related injury or an opportunity for educational, illness is to report to the athletic cultural and social programs TRiO Programs training room (see training room to acquaint you with services A college education can be rules). Also available on campus and facilities in the surrounding earned by any student admitted for other types of illness is the areas. to UNL. A quality education is University Health Center at 15th Most importantly, this is where a matter of choice, access, and U, 472-5000. Your student you learn those all-important opportunity, interest and fees entitle you to see a primary immigration requirements that knowledge. Qualified students care physician or physician you need to know before you go may receive a comprehensive assistant at no charge for home on vacation. Make sure series of unique support patient visits. Charges are made you get your I-20 form signed at services, instruction, assistance for specialty clinic, laboratory, International Affairs to re-enter and learning challenges through physical therapy, X-ray and the United States after you’ve the office of TRiO, 220 Canfield pharmacy services, and in gone home. Also, check your visa Administration Building, 472- most cases your own insurance status ahead of time. 2027. Students are afforded a will pay all or part of these safe, intellectual, stimulating expenses. Before your first visit Student Involvement and motivational working and to the Health Center, make sure Student Involvement learning environment. you have information on health completes the academic insurance status (name and process by promoting and New Student Enrollment address of company, subscriber assisting co-curricular activities. NSE allows you to experience number, group number and Programs are designed to the diversity, opportunity and name of policyholder) and any create community, promote excitement of being a student medications you may be taking. leadership opportunities, at UNL. A day is set up in Then when you need to see a enhance major event planning, advance of your first semester doctor, call for an appointment create diversity, and foster at Nebraska, so you can meet so you can be seen at a definite a greater understanding of with an adviser, register for time, with little or no waiting. the value of a well-rounded classes, take your math and collegiate experience. Student language placement exams, University Honors Program organizations number over 350; tour the campus, have your The University Honors annually more than 75,000 photo taken for your ID, and Program addresses the needs attend presentations, workshops attend sessions on campus life. of talented students who are and programs. The Offices of For more information call 472- 4646.

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Student Ombudsperson disputes part-time employment or an This tough name to To offer guidance for students internship, SEIC, 230 Nebraska pronounce may seem even who need assistance with Union (472-3145), is the tougher to define, but the decision-making as they work place to go. Student jobs are Ombudsperson is the one toward their educational goals posted and referral services are you would go to if you have To provide students with available. Some majors provide classroom issues, a question educational/ developmental for internship opportunities with regarding University policies consequences that encourage academic credit. Check with and procedures, a grievance personal growth, accountability, your major adviser for these and/or when you feel you have integrity and good citizenship department-based internships. exhausted all other means of To support members of the communication. For assistance, University community who need Nebraska Unions call 472-3755 or simply stop assistance and direct them to The facilities operated by by 106 Canfield Administration appropriate resources. the Nebraska Unions on City and Building. University Documents East campuses are full-service community centers designed for Concerning Student Rights and use by everyone at the University: Student Judicial Affairs Responsibilities, the Student students, faculty, staff, alumni The University of Nebraska- Records Policy and the Student and visitors. Lincoln Student Judicial Affairs Code of Conduct & Disciplinary The Nebraska Union on City process is a disciplinary Procedures can be found in the Campus, 472-2181, offers study function designed to respond back of the Undergraduate or and television lounges, offices for to allegations of student Graduate Student Bulletin. For student organizations, the UNL misconduct outlined in the computer store, meeting rooms, more information or to request dining areas with complete Student Code of Conduct. additional copies of the Student food services (including a food Protecting the learning Code of Conduct, call 472- court), a bakery, a bank, a game environment and preventing 2021. room, a bookstore, copy center educational interference, services, and the student part- while upholding the values of Campus Recreation time employment office. A 50,000 academic integrity and civil Campus Recreation offers square-foot addition, completed respect, are among its main in 1999, features an auditorium, the UNL community a wide additional lounge and food court objectives. variety of indoor and outdoor space, new meeting rooms, The Office of Student recreational opportunities. All an art gallery, and a 24-hour Judicial Affairs, in conjunction students become members computer lab and copy center. with other members of the NU via payment of student fees, The Nebraska East Union, campus community, recognizes and you may use the Campus 472-1776, on East Campus the reality of human fallibility as Recreation facilities on City offers similar services to those well as the stresses associated available in the Nebraska and East Campus by presenting Union, including a branch of with collegiate life. your current student photo ID. the bookstore. The East Union Thus, the service is used as a Included are facilities for weight also offers bowling, which is not means to redirect inappropriate training and conditioning, available on city campus. behaviors through sanctions swimming, basketball, that provide educational volleyball, racquetball, squash, The Women’s Center opportunities and focus on badminton, cardiovascular The Women’s Center (340 personal accountability. fitness, massage therapy, Nebraska Union) provides The primary functions of resources, support services and jogging and much more. a welcoming environment for the NU Student Judicial Affairs Campus Recreation programs people who want to understand Office are: include fitness and wellness the changing roles of women To promote and protect the services, informal recreation, and men. Resources include health, safety and well-being of intramural sports, sport clubs, a video and book library, plus the University community outdoor recreation, instructional events that will help you fulfill To educate students, programming, injury prevention many class requirements. We faculty and staff of University offer individual and group and care, special events counseling for many issues. behavioral expectations and and youth camps. For more Special services are provided for policies regarding students information call 472-3467. victims of relationship violence, To investigate reports of sexual assault and stalking. possible Student Code of Student Employment For general information call Conduct violations and Internship Center 472-2597; to reach the Victim To provide a fundamentally in Career Services Advocate call 472-0203. fair process for resolving When you are seeking

47 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook University Facilities & Services UNL Writing Center acre outdoor sculpture garden, Math Resource Center Hours Writer’s block? Not quite containing 35 sculptures. The Room 13B Avery Hall sure how to write that paper? 300-seat auditorium in the Date(s) Need help with your resume? Gallery is used for exhibition- Time Writing fiction or poetry? Get the related programs, public lectures Monday ...... help you need from the Writing and concerts. The Sheldon 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Assistance Center. Memorial Art Gallery is open Tuesday...... Information about location year-round and does not have an 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and hours can be found on admission fee. Wednesday ...... the Writing Center website. The University of Nebraska 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Student Life Complex will State Museum, located in Thursday ...... have a satellite location and Morrill Hall, contains over 10 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for information about hours, million specimens and houses Friday ...... contact Kim Schellpeper at interpretative displays of 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. [email protected] Nebraska’s geologic, natural Sunday ...... and cultural history. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Centers for the Performing Arts The Center for Great Plains Kimball Recital Hall, on City Studies Art Collection, located Campus at 11th & R streets, in Hewit Place, 1155 Q St., serves as the home for UNL provides a unique western art School of Music’s concerts and collection. recitals by faculty, students and The Lentz Center for guest artists. Kimball Recital Asian Culture, also located in Hall is acoustically outstanding, Hewit Place, is dedicated to and with 850 seats is one of enrichment of knowledge and the finest concert halls in the understanding of Asia, primarily Midwest. through exhibitions of Oriental Lied Center for Performing art, of authentic ethnographic Arts serves as a focus for the objects and of artifacts. performing arts in Nebraska. The The Eisentrager/Howard Lied, located at 12th & R streets, Gallery consists of three gallery includes a 2,278-seat auditorium spaces in the central core of the designed to stage major musical, main floor of newly remodeled theatrical and entertainment Richards Hall, just south of events, presented by regional, Memorial Stadium. The Robert national and international Hillestad Textiles Gallery, located touring companies. in the Home Economics building The Temple Building has on East Campus, is dedicated to been the home of theater at UNL exhibition of textiles – from art since 1907. All theater classes, as to apparel. well as the administrative office and performance spaces of the Visitors Center and Film Department of Theatre Arts, are Theaters here. Dance classes and dance The Van Brunt Visitors Center faculty are located in Mabel and Mary Riepma Ross Media Lee Hall. University Theatre and Arts Center are located in a University Dance produce six to magnificent building at 13th and eight major events each year in R streets. the facility’s two theaters, Howell The Visitors Center offers and Studio (dance concerts are resources and information for also staged in Mabel Lee Hall and visitors to the UNL campus, Kimball Hall). and is utilized extensively for recruiting new students by the Museums and Galleries UNL Office of Admissions. It’s Sheldon Memorial Art a starting point for campus Gallery and Sculpture Garden, tours and a meeting place for 472-2461, designed by the students. internationally acclaimed The Media Arts Center offers architect Philip Johnson, is one daily movies on two screens with of the nation’s most respected the state-of-the-art sound and university art museums. The projection. It is known as one of gallery’s permanent collection the finest venues in the country features over 12,000 objects for independent film. that document the development of American art from the 18th century to the present. The gallery offers special exhibitions from around the world and has a two-

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 48 Quick Reference Guide Admissions ...... 472-2023 Instructional Design...... Services for Std. w/Disabilities.. http://admissions.unl.edu 472-2258 472-3787 http://cehs.unl.edu/faculty/dc.shtml www.unl.edu/ssd/ ASUN Student Government...... 472-2581 International Affairs...... Telecommunications...... www.unl.edu/asun 472-5358 472-2000 www.unl.edu/iaffairs/ Athletic Ticket Office...... TRIO...... 472-2027 472-3111 Libraries . . . . . 472-2848 www.huskers.com iris.unl.edu University General Operator...... 472-7211 Campus Recreation...... Lied Center for Performing Arts...... 472-3467 472-4747 University Health Care...... www.unl.edu/crec 472-5000 Math Resource Center...... www.unl.edu/health/ Campus Rec Information...... 472-4319 472-2692 University Housing Office...... Nurse-On-Call...... 481-5499 472-3561 Commuter & Student Services... 472-2585 Parking & Transit Services...... University Police...... 472-1800 472-2222 Counseling & Psych. Service...... police.unl.edu 472-7450 Registration/Records...... 472-2025 Victim Advocate...... Daily Nebraskan...... www.unl.edu/regrec/index.shtml 472-0203 472-2588 www.dailynebraskan.com Scholarships/Financial Aid...... Women’s Center...... 472-2030 472-2597 Emergency...... 911 www.unl.edu/scholfa/cover.html Writing Assistance Center...... Faculty Athletics Rep...... Star Tran Bus...... 472-8803 472-1252 441-7701 (Professor of Law Josephine Potuto) www.linoln.ne.gov

Graduate Studies...... Student Accounts...... 472-3817 472-2887 www.unl.edu/gradstud www.unl.edu/stuaccts

Greek Affairs...... Student Affairs...... 472-2582 472-3755 www.unl.edu/greek Student Involvement...... ID Card Office...... 472-2454 472-7331 http://si.unl.edu

Information Operator . . . .0 Student Involvement East Campus. Information Services...... 472-1780 472-2311 http://si.unl.edu/involved/ www.unl.edu/IS east_campus/

49 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Department Directory Athletic Administration Contact/Title Phone/E-Mail Athletic Director Tom Osborne 472-3011; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Executive Associate Athletic Director Marc Boehm 472-3011; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Associate Athletic Director Bob Burton 472-5663; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Associate Athletic Director/ Pat Logsdon 472-5964; [email protected] Senior Women’s Administrator One Memorial Stadium Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Dennis Leblanc 472-4614; [email protected] Academic and Compliance One Memorial Stadium Associate Athletic Director for Keith Zimmer 472-4616; [email protected] Life Skills One Memorial Stadium Community Relations Chris Anderson 472-7771; [email protected] Associate A.D./Community Relations One Memorial Stadium Huskers.com/Creative Director Randy York 472-4647; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Development/Fundraising Paul Meyers 472-4881; [email protected] Associate A.D. for Development One Memorial Stadium Equipment Jay Terry 472-2274; [email protected] Equipment Manager One Memorial Stadium

Chris McQuillan 472-2274; [email protected] Assistant Equipment Manager One Memorial Stadium Blake Lange 472-1461; [email protected] Assistant Equipment Manager One Memorial Stadium Pat Norris 472-1416; [email protected] Devaney Center Equipment Manager Devaney Center

Events Management Butch Hug 472-1950; [email protected] Assistant A.D. for Events One Memorial Stadium Facilities John Ingram 472-1959; [email protected] Assistant A.D. for Facilities One Memorial Stadium Football Operations Jeff Jamrog 472-3116; [email protected] Assistant A.D. for Football One Memorial Stadium Letter Awards Jena Johnson 472-8253; [email protected] Compliance Associate One Memorial Stadium

NCAA Rules and Regulations Gary Bargen 472-7002; [email protected] Assistant A.D. for Compliance One Memorial Stadium Scholarships Laure Ragoss 472-4630; [email protected] Assistant Director of Compliance One Memorial Stadium Skybox Coordinator Peg Slagle 472-0261; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Strength and Conditioning James Dobson 472-3333; [email protected] Head Football Strength Coach One Memorial Stadium

Mike Arthur 472-3333; [email protected] Director of Strength/Conditioning One Memorial Stadium

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 50 Athletic Department Directory Athletic Administration Contact/Title Phone/E-Mail Media Relations Keith Mann 472-2263; [email protected] Asst. A.D./Director of Media Relations One Memorial Stadium Ticket Office Holly Adam, Asst. A.D./Ticket Manager 472-4462; [email protected] Athletic Licensing & Sales Michael Stephens 472-9446; [email protected] Asst. A.D./Director of Corporate Marketing/Licensing/Concessions Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers 472-9859; [email protected] Asst. A.D./Director of Athletic Medicine HuskerVision Shot Kleen 472-5989; [email protected] Asst. A.D./Director of Technology All Sports Faculty Athletics Representative Phone/E-Mail FAR may be contacted any time Professor of Law Josephine Potuto 472-1252; concerning a student-athlete’s 232 Law [email protected] welfare and academic and athletic eligibility issues, as well as NCAA, Big 12 and campus rules compliance. Academic Support

Sport Athletic/Academic Counselor Phone/E-Mail Men’s Basketball Dennis Leblanc 472-4614; Football Senior Associate Athletic Director/ [email protected] Volleyball Director of Academics and Compliance Student Life Complex Softball Kim Schellpeper 472-0513; Football Associate Director of Academic Programs [email protected] Student Life Complex Baseball Katie Jewell 472-4620; Football Associate Director of Academic Programs [email protected] Student Life Complex

M/W Golf Alvin Banks 472-0590; Wrestling Academic Counselor/Coordinator of Special Programs [email protected] Men’s Basketball Student Life Complex Football Women’s Basketball Sheri Hastings 472-4615; Soccer Academic Counselor [email protected] Women’s Gymnastics Student Life Complex Bowling Men’s Gymnastics Will Sheppard 472-4912; Rifle Academic Counselor/ [email protected] Swimming and Diving Coordinator of Multicultural Programs Student Life Complex M/W Tennis M/W Track and Field Mike Nieman 472-3311 M/W Cross Country Academic Counselor [email protected] Student Life Complex

Men’s Basketball Andrea Einspahr 472-0169 Academic Counselor [email protected] Student Life Complex

51 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Department Directory Athletic Medicine Contact/Title Phone/E-Mail Medical Staff Dr. Lonnie Albers 472-2276; [email protected] Asst. A.D./Director of Athletic Medicine One Memorial Stadium

Dr. Pat Clare 472-2276 Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon One Memorial Stadium Jerry Weber, Head Athletic Trainer/ 472-2276; [email protected] Physical Therapist One Memorial Stadium Mark Mayer 472-2276; [email protected] Associate Head Athletic Trainer/ One Memorial Stadium Head Football Trainer Brad Brown 472-2276; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer One Memorial Stadium Tom Dufresne 472-3465; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer One Memorial Stadium Coliseum Training Room Jolene Emricson 472-3465; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer Coliseum Training Room R.J. Pietig 472-2276; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer One Memorial Stadium Jeff Rudy 472-5978; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer One Memorial Stadium Patrick Spieldenner 472-2276; [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer One Memorial Stadium Amy Seiler 472-2276; [email protected] Massage Therapist One Memorial Stadium Dr. Scott Strasburger 472-2276 Team Physician/Orthopedic Surgeon One Memorial Stadium Dr. David Clare 472-2276 Team Physician/Orthopaedist One Memorial Stadium

Insurance Jackie Wilken 472-2276; [email protected] Administrative Coordinator One Memorial Stadium

University Counseling and Robert Portnoy, PhD, Psychologist, 472-7450; 213 Health Center Psychological Services Staff Department Head Tricia Besett-Alesch, PhD, Psychologist Sue Bukacek, PhD, Psychologist Charlie Foster, MA, Counselor Janine Fromm, MD, Psychiatrist John Goldrich, LMHP, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Gail Lockard, PhD, Psychologist Marty Ramirez, PhD, Counselor Sanat Roy, MD, Psychiatrist Mary Swoboda, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Scott Winrow , PhD, Psychologist Sharon Hanigan, Office Supervisor Kathy Wesely, Support Staff Marsha Yelden, Office Supervisor Nancy Gerrard, APRN, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Miller, MS, RD, LNMT, Registered Dietitian Kelli Bremer, MD, Psychiatrist Summer Allen-Portsche, PhD, Psychologist

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 52 Athletic Department Directory Sport Head Coach Phone/E-Mail Baseball Mike Anderson 472-2269; [email protected] 400 Line Drive Circle Men’s Basketball Doc Sadler 472-2265; [email protected] 106 Devaney Center Women’s Basketball Connie Yori 472-6462; [email protected] 125 Devaney Center Bowling Bill Straub 472-0404; [email protected] 111 Nebraska E. Union M/W Cross Country Jay Dirksen 472-1136; [email protected] 1631 Court Street Football Bo Pelini 472-3116; [email protected] One Memorial Men’s Golf Bill Spangler 472-6472; [email protected] 107 F Devaney Center Women’s Golf Robin Krapfl 472-1415; [email protected] 107 F Devaney Center Men’s Gymnastics Chuck Chmelka 472-2566; [email protected] 107 F Devaney Center Women’s Gymnastics Dan Kendig 472-3808; [email protected] 203 Coliseum Rifle Morgan Hicks 472-6167; [email protected] Rm 8, Military & Naval Bldg. Soccer John Walker 472-0456; [email protected] One Memorial Stadium Softball Rhonda Revelle 472-6465; [email protected] 400 Line Drive Circle Swimming & Diving Pablo Morales 472-6474; [email protected] 126 Devaney Center Men’s Tennis Kerry McDermott 472-6464; [email protected] 107F SPC Women’s Tennis Scott Jacobson 472-6473; [email protected] 107 Devaney Center M/W Track and Field Gary Pepin 472-1135; [email protected] 1631 Court Street Volleyball John Cook 472-9358; [email protected] 202 Coliseum Wrestling Mark Manning 472-6470; [email protected] 107 Devaney Center

53 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook Appendix University of Nebraska-Lincoln age, disability, veteran status such persons the opportunity policy and procedures on or sexual orientation is a form to successfully engage in unlawful discrimination, of discrimination prohibited study or perform work duties. including sexual and other by this policy. No person shall Should any such environment prohibited harassment contribute to a hostile or abusive become hostile in relation to environment at UNL based one's race, color, religion, sex, 4. Particular Policy upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, Amplifications national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status veteran status, marital status or or sexual orientation, such 4.1 Prohibitions sexual orientation (collectively that it unreasonably interferes 4.1.1. Discrimination. The "protected status") by engaging with an individual's ability to University of Nebraska-Lincoln in harassing conduct (e.g. engage in study, work or other shall not discriminate based physical, verbal, graphic or UNL business, then such an upon race, color, religion, sex, written) that is unwelcome and individual may seek redress national origin, age, disability, sufficiently severe, pervasive against UNL (Section 3.4), as an veteran status, marital status or persistent so as to clearly entity in and of itself, under this or sexual orientation, except interfere with or limit the ability policy for knowingly failing to to the extent that such factors of (1) a student to participate maintain the appropriate work/ may conflict with bona fide in or benefit from the services, study environment. occupational qualifications. activities or privileges provided by UNL; or (2) an employee 4.1.5. Academic Freedom. 4.1.2. Discrimination in the to engage in his or her work Academic freedom does not Form of Sexual Harassment. duties. UNL shall not knowingly protect persons who discriminate It is the policy of the University cause, encourage, accept, against or harass others on the of Nebraska-Lincoln that no tolerate or fail to correct basis of race, color, religion, sex, member of the UNL community such a hostile environment. national origin, age, disability, may sexually harass another. By authorizing a complaint veteran status, marital status Sexual harassment is a form against a person contributing or sexual orientation. However, of discrimination based upon to a hostile environment discussion or inclusion of gender. It is prohibited at UNL based upon protected status, germane, sensitive issues and is subject to the procedures these procedures provide one such as those relating to and sanctions contained in this method of implementing UNL's sexual relationships or race policy. Sexual harassment is responsibility. Speech protected relations within the context of unwelcome sexual advances, by the First Amendment to the teaching, research, extension unwelcome requests for sexual Constitution of the United States or other academic activities favors, and other unwelcome shall not be subject to sanctions does not constitute harassment verbal or physical conduct of a under this section or any other based upon protected status sexual nature when: section of this policy. and does not contribute to a hostile environment. Moreover, 1. Submission to such Whether conduct constitutes the academic setting is conduct is made either explicitly a hostile environment must be distinct from the workplace in or implicitly a term or condition determined from the totality that wide latitude is required of an employment or academic of the circumstances. The for professional judgment in standing; or harassing conduct must be determining the appropriate severe, pervasive or persistent. content and presentation of 2. Submission to, or Generally, the severity of the academic material. rejection of, such conduct by incidents needed to establish an individual is used as the a hostile environment 4.2. Consensual and basis for employment decisions varies inversely with their Domestic Relationships or academic decisions affecting pervasiveness or persistence. UNL policy requires recusal (the such individual; or The context, nature, scope, relinquishment of the supervisory frequency, duration and location role; see also Definition 7.6) 3. Such conduct has the of the harassing incidents, as when supervisory or evaluative purpose or effect of unreasonably well as the identity, number and relationships exist between interfering with the individual's relationships of the persons members of the University work or academic performance involved should be considered. community who share or creating an intimidating, sexual, romantic or domestic hostile, or offensive working or 4.1.4. Discrimination in the relationships. This policy covers, academic environment. Form of Hostile Institutional but is not limited to, persons Climate. in the following professional 4.1.3. Discrimination in the The University of Nebraska- relationships: line officers and Form of Prohibited Harassment Lincoln recognizes its faculty; faculty and students; Based Upon Protected Status. responsibility to provide to tenured and non-tenured Contributing to the creation of its students, employees and faculty; graduate assistants a hostile environment for any others considered members and students; supervisors and UNL student or employee based of the UNL community, in all the employees they supervise; upon his or her race, color, of its facilities and programs, and student or employee and religion, sex, national origin, an environment that permits administrator, coach, adviser,

2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 2010-11 Student-Athlete Handbook 54 Appendix counselor, or residential staff The Director of AA/DP may individual or an administrative member who has supervisory expand any time requirement unit if a pattern of inappropriate responsibility for that student or contained in this policy, when he behavior becomes apparent. employee. or she determines that such an expansion is necessary to meet 5.3. Formal Procedure 4.2.1. Such work or academic the requirements of institutional As soon as practicable relationships typically responsibility or to serve the following the completion of any involve a power differential interests of fairness. formal complaint procedure, the that makes mutual consent committee (or the Chancellor in inherently suspect and that 5. Record-Keeping the case of an appeal to that raises questions of conflict of 5.1. Because this document office) possessing the records interest. Maintaining either the establishes procedures relating to the complaint shall appearance or the reality of for informal resolution of deposit them with the AA/DP impartiality in the face of such a questions or concerns about for keeping in accordance relationship is equally difficult. discrimination through a variety with AA/DP's record retention As described in Definition 7.6, of UNL organizations, the issue procedures. Any record kept by should a personal relationship of confidentiality is of major UNL officials of formal resolution develop between members of significance. It is desirable efforts shall be consistent the UNL community who are also that, whenever possible, with Regents and UNL Bylaws in a supervisory or an evaluative discrimination issues be governing confidentiality and relationship, the person in the resolved with minimum personal rights of access. position of greater authority trauma or embarrassment and shall recuse himself or herself; maximum effectiveness. Thus, that is, shall relinquish (with extensive documentation is not or without explanation) the necessarily desirable. However, supervisory or evaluative role it is equally important that and make suitable arrangements a mechanism exist by which for the objective performance problematic situations are or academic evaluation of the identified and recorded even other. Much the same procedure if formal procedures are not is already in practice when pursued. members of the same family find themselves in situations in 5.2 Informal Resolution which one supervises the other. Records In order to achieve a balance 4.2.2. In the event that recusal that accommodates both as described would seriously sides of this question, when and adversely disadvantage informal attempts to resolve the academic or professional discrimination issues are future of the person under undertaken by any UNL body or supervision or evaluation, office, a record shall be kept of the supervisory or evaluative each incident, as follows: relationship may be retained when provision is made with 5.2.1. A brief description of the the next higher administrative circumstances shall be made, officer for objective oversight of noting the administrative the performance. unit and the principal parties involved 4.2.3. Any person may file charges of professional 5.2.2. Unless otherwise misconduct with the ARRC or prohibited by the laws protecting Grievance Committee against client/patient confidentiality, a person who fails to recuse all such descriptions shall be him/herself or to establish an forwarded to the Office of AA/DP objective oversight process for review and archiving at the in accordance with these end of each Spring semester. procedures. Such records shall be retained in accordance with AA/DP's 4.2.4. When recusal occurs, record retention procedures. Any the person whose work is being record kept by UNL officials of supervised must be informed of informal resolution efforts shall the recusal in writing. be consistent with Regents and UNL Bylaws governing ­4.3. Time Requirements confidentiality and rights of Throughout this policy, access. certain time limits are set out to encourage prompt resolution 5.2.3. UNL may initiate an of discrimination complaints. appropriate response against an

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