71 Hello Tigers!

We are so pleased that you are a part of our family! With over 500 student-athletes, 20 sport programs, and 200 staff members, we share a passion for showing pride in the Show Me State and proving Mizzou is a very special place.

Mizzou is a school of great academic achievement where we strive for excellence. The powerful SEC allows us to compete at the highest level. I have a passion for our student-athletes and the focus of our staff will be creating the best experience in the country!

Academic integrity, social responsibility, and competitive excellence will create an environment that will be inclusive, diverse, and successful. It will continue to allow us to compete for championships and graduate at a high level.

It is our goal to reach new heights of success as well as insure that everyone who is a part of Mizzou Athletics feels valued and respected.

I look forward to continuing to build our program and develop leaders that can represent the best of being MIZZOU MADE!

Thank you for your commitment to this institution!

Go Tigers,

Jim Sterk Director of Athletics

1 Table of Contents

4 History of Intercollegiate Athletics 21 Student-Athlete Policy with at Mizzou Regard to Legal Issues 22 Felony Policy 5 Core Values 24 Sexual Misconduct 6 Senior Staff Directory 24 Domestic Relationships 7 Head Coaches Directory 26 Grievance Procedures and Department Rules and 8 Academic and Student Services Regulations 8 2017–2018 Academic 27 Playing and Practice Calendar Limitations 9 Academic Services 29 Team Travel 9 Registering for Classes 30 Recruiting at Mizzou 10 MU Athletics Class 31 Scholarships Attendance Policy 31 Grants-In-Aid 11 Mental Performance 32 Post-Eligible/Medical 12 Counseling Psychology Scholarships 12 MizzouMade Program 33 Financial Aid and Expenses 14 Career Development 33 Summer School Funding 15 Student Athlete Advisory 34 In-State Residency Committee 34 Student-Athlete Assistance 15 S.A.F.E. Fund 15 Tiger Leadership Institute 36 Eligibility 15 The Tiger Cup 36 Competitive Conduct 16 Graduate Sash Requirements 36 Sports Wagering 17 Student-Athlete Expectations 36 Amateurism 17 Code of Conduct 37 Outside Scholarships 19 Conduct On and Off the Field 37 Impermissible Extra Benefi ts 20 Internet Etiquette 37 Academic Standards

2 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 39 Student-Athlete Letter Awards 55 Medical Care 39 Letter Awards 55 Insurance 40 Individual Sport Lettering 56 Summer Care Criteria 56 Post-Eligibility Care 42 Athletic Performance and Health 57 Substance Abuse Education Services 57 Medical Phone Numbers 42 Introduction 57 Substance Abuse Education 42 Weight Rooms and Screening Program 43 Mizzou Strength and Conditioning Program 62 Additional Department Information 44 Mizzou Sports Nutrition 62 Student-Athlete Employment 62 Student-Athlete Housing 46 Athletic Equipment 66 Athletic Business Offi ce 46 Introduction 66 Scholarship CheckDeposit 46 Equipment Room Hours Schedule 47 Equipment Room Rules 66 Textbook Buying 47 Issuance of Equipment 67 Strategic Communications 48 Equipment Care & Storage Offi ce 68 Ticket Offi ce 49 Health Services 69 Tiger Scholarship Fund (TSF) 49 Mission 70 Mizzou Study Abroad 49 Hours 70 Recycle 50 Policy 70 Varsity M Association 50 Pregnancy Policy 53 Emergencies 71 2017–2018 Calendar 54 Physical Examinations

54 Responsibilities to Visiting Teams

3 History of Intercollegiate Athletics at Mizzou

1839 – University of Missouri founded Mizzou football rose to national prominence, 1890 – Football team and intramural teams winning three conference championships and formed three bowl games. Memorial Stadium expanded. 1890 – Thanksgiving Day, fi rst intercollegiate Baseball moved to Simmons Field. Mizzou teams game vs. Washington U. in St. Louis won 30 conference championships and two national 1891 – Baseball championships (1954 baseball and 1965 indoor track). 1899 – Men’s Track & Field 1972 – Basketball moved to Hearnes Center 1903 – Men’s Tennis 1974 – Women’s athletics incorporated into the 1907 – Men’s Basketball Mizzou athletic program 1911 – Chester L. Brewer hired as A.D. Started 1974 – Women’s Volleyball; Women’s Swimming Homecoming tradition. and Diving, Women’s Track & Field 1914 – Men’s Cross-Country 1975 – Women’s Cross-Country, Women’s 1921 – “M-Men’s Club” formed Softball 1923 – Wrestling 1976 – Women’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis 1924 – Men’s Golf 1980 – Women’s Gymnastics 1926 – Memorial Stadium constructed 1996 – Women’s Soccer 1929 – Men’s Swimming & Diving 1997 – Audrey J. Walton Stadium completed with 1930 – Brewer Fieldhouse began construction University Field (indoor track) 1999 – Taylor Stadium at Simmons Field completed 2000 – Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field new press box construction completed 2002 – Green Tennis Center completed, Tiger Walk Bridge completed 2004 – Mizzou Arena completed 2007 – Mizzou Athletics Training Complex completed, Old Hawthorne Golf Course Completed 2011 – Taylor Stadium addition and renovation; Tiger Performance Center opens 2012 – Entrance into the SEC 2013 – West Tower Renovation and North Concourse expansion; Walsworth Golf Center opens 2014 – Memorial Stadium East side expansion; Mizzou Tennis Complex opens, McArtor Baseball Facilty at Taylor Stadium expansion 2017 – Mizzou Softball Stadium opens

4 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Core Values

WIN IT RIGHT! At Mizzou, we strive to provide a championship level experience for our student-athletes in their academic endeavors, competitive efforts and personal development resulting in Mizzou Made individuals who exemplify the Show Me mentality

MISSION To prepare champions for life through academic integrity, social responsibility, and competitive excellence. PURPOSE Preparing Champions for Life!

As UniversityniversityofMissouristudentathleteswearecommittedtoprovidingforandpr of Missouri student-athletes, we are committed to providing for and protecting ourselves, our teammates, our coaches, our athletic department, and our University by making decisions tha refl ect the values for which we strive. We are committed to preparing and competing at the highest level we are able and to pushing ourselves beyond that of which we think we are capable. We are committed to dreaming and laboring for the next level and undertanding anything less than our best is unacceptable. We understand that any ability, athletic or otherwise, does not afford us rights greater than any other citizen or excuse behvavior to the contrary. We are committed to being law abiding citizens, respectful to all. We make these choices beause our actions are larger than ourselves, portraying an image of what it means to be a member of our team, our athletic department, and our University. We strive for these values, we are committed to these principles, and we choose this lifestyle because...

5 Senior Staff & Head Coach Directory

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION Director of Athletics ______Jim Sterk [email protected] Senior Deputy Athletics Director ______Sarah Reeshman [email protected] Deputy AD, External Relations ______Brian White [email protected] Deputy AD, Chief Financial Offi cer ______Tim Hickman [email protected] Executive Associate AD, Compliance ______Mary Ann Austin [email protected] Executive Associate AD, Communications _____ Nick Joos [email protected] Senior Associate AD, Development ______Ryan Alpert [email protected] Sr. Assoc. AD, Marketing & Revenue Generation _ Jay Luksis [email protected] Associate AD, Student-Athlete Development ___ Kim Bishop [email protected] Associate AD, Sports Technology ______Larry Calhoon [email protected] Associate AD, Academic Services ______Tami Chievous [email protected] Associate AD, Compliance ______Mitzi Clayton [email protected] Associate AD, Business ______Kevin Hayward [email protected] Associate AD, Strategic Communications _____ Chad Moller [email protected] Associate AD, Stewardship & Events ______Ashley Moore [email protected] Associate AD, Sports Medicine ______Rex Sharp [email protected] Assistant AD, Mizzou Made ______Brian Brown [email protected] Assistant AD, Ticket Operations ______Brent Lewis [email protected] Assistant AD, Community Relations ______Howard Richards [email protected] Director of Event Management/Sustainability Coord. _ Tony Wirkus [email protected] Director of Facility Operations ______Nick Britton [email protected] Faculty Athletics Representative ______Pamela Hinton [email protected] Mizzou Sports Properties GM ______Nick Garner [email protected]

6 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 HEAD COACHES DIRECTORY Baseball ______Steve Bieser [email protected] Men’s Basketball ______Cuonzo Martin [email protected] Women’s Basketball ______Robin Pingeton [email protected] Cross Country ______Marc Burns [email protected] Football ______Barry Odom [email protected] Men’s Golf______Mark Leroux [email protected] Women’s Golf ______Stephanie Priesmeyer [email protected] Gymnastics ______Shannon Welker [email protected] Soccer ______Bryan Blitz [email protected] Softball ______Ehren Earleywine [email protected] Swimming & Diving ______Greg Rhodenbaugh [email protected] Tennis ______Colt Gaston [email protected] Track & Field ______Brett Halter [email protected] Volleyball ______Wayne Kreklow [email protected] Wrestling ______Brian Smith [email protected]

7 Academic and Student Services

2017–2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER 2017

Classwork begins @ 8:00 A.M...... Monday...... August . . . . . 21 Labor Day Holiday (no classes)...... Monday. . . . . September ...... 4 Thanksgiving recess begins @ close of day* ...... Saturday...... November . . . . . 18 Classwork resumes @ 8:00 A.M...... Monday...... November . . . . . 27 Classwork ends @ close of day* ...... Thursday...... December ...... 7 Reading Day ...... Friday...... December ...... 8 Final examinations begin ...... Monday...... December . . . . . 11 Fall semester closes @ 5:30 P.M...... Friday...... December . . . . . 15 Commencement ...... Friday, Saturday . . . . . December. . .15–16 SPRING SEMESTER 2018 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes) ...... Monday...... January . . . . . 15 Classwork begins @ 8:00 A.M...... Tuesday...... January . . . . . 16 Spring Recess begins @ close of day* ...... Saturday...... March . . . . . 24 Classwork resumes @ 8:00 A.M...... Monday...... April ...... 2 Classwork ends @ close of day* ...... Thursday...... May ...... 3 Reading Day ...... Friday...... May ...... 4 Final examinations begin ...... Monday...... May ...... 7 Spring semester closes @ 5:30 P.M...... Friday...... May . . . . . 11 Commencement ...... Friday, Saturday, Sunday...... May . . .11-13 EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2018

Classwork begins @ 7:30 A.M...... Monday...... June ...... 4 Independence Day recess (no classes) ...... Wednesday...... July ...... 4 8-week session closes @ 5:30 P.M...... Friday...... July . . . . . 27 FIRST FOUR-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2018

Classwork begins @ 7:30 A.M...... Monday...... June ...... 4 First 4-week session closes @ 5:30 P.M...... Friday...... June . . . . .29 SECOND FOUR-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2018

Classwork begins @ 7:30 A.M...... Monday...... July ...... 2 Independence Day recess (no classes) ...... Wednesday...... July ...... 4 Second 4-week session closes @ 5:30 P.M...... Friday...... July . . . . . 27 Grades Due ...... Tuesday...... July . . . . . 31

*Close of day is defi ned as including late afternoon and evening classes. It is the policy of the University of Missouri-Columbia to respect the diversity of our students. The faculty is reminded that students might want to observe religious holidays and days of special commemoration and is encouraged to accommodate students who have a confl ict with a class period, test or activity because of these obligations.

8 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 ACADEMIC SERVICES • Find your registration time from MyZou or your academic coordinator. Academic Services is directed by Associate Athletics Director, Tami Chievous. The academic • All student-athletes are assigned on the services staff assists student-athletes by: fi rst or second day of registration.

Advising for scheduling course work ALL MU students must take English 1000, College Algebra, American History or Hiring and assigning qualifi ed tutors Political Science, two writing intensive Reviewing degree requirements and courses, and a math reasoning course (i.e., satisfactory progress statistics). All other courses are specifi c to your major, which is why it is imperative Teaching study skills, organizational skills that you speak with your campus academic and time management skills advisor! Arranging and supervising study halls When you have a list of recommended Collecting grade checks periodically each classes from your campus advisor (have semester alternatives on hand), and your time has come to register, you may do it online through Communicating with faculty on a regular MyZou. Please communicate with your basis academic coordinator once your schedule is Success stories of the Academic Services complete, or if you need assistance. area and Tiger Athletics: • If you are on probation of any kind, your • 97 percent of MU student-athletes who campus academic advisor must release exhaust their eligibility graduate from your probation hold to register. Mizzou • If you have any holds such as cashiers, • 55% of MU student-athletes receive a 3.0 judicial or immunization, these will or higher term GPA each year prevent you from registering.

• MU consistently performs at the top of If you do not get suitable times for classes, the SEC in Academic Progress Rate and please contact the academic staff for Graduation Rates assistance.

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES If you wish to change your major, you must consult with the academic staff. Never Make an appointment with your campus change your major without consulting with academic advisor WELL BEFORE registration an academic coordinator, as your eligibility time. Check with the academic staff if you could be affected. do not know who your advisor is. All undergraduate student-athletes MUST Everyone is assigned a date and a time to be enrolled in 12 credit hours to practice and register. You may register anytime after that compete! time, but not before it.

9 MU ATHLETICS CLASS ATTENDANCE notifi es the appropriate coaching staff and POLICY consequences may be imposed. Student-athlete academic success is a core PENALTY PHASES FOR UNEXCUSED value for the Department of Athletics at the ABSENCES University of Missouri. Class attendance has Phase 1: One to three unexcused absences in a direct correlation to classroom success. any one class Student-athletes may miss some class as a result of travel for athletic competition, so class Teams will impose sanctions as indicated by attendance is expected in all non-travel/health team rules related situations. Faculty are regularly asked Phase 2: Fourth unexcused absence in any one to re-arrange coursework and accommodate class travel schedules, making it even more important that student-athletes represent the Mandatory meeting between Associate Athletic athletic department in a positive manner and Director for Academic Services, Head Coach do not have unexcused absences. (or designee), Academic Coordinator, Sport Administrator, Faculty Athletic Representative, The Academic Support Staff will coordinate and Student-Athlete all class attendance monitoring. Monitoring will include regular in-person class checks, Phase 3: For each absence beyond four progress reports sent to instructors and general unexcused absences in any one class correspondence with faculty. Suspension from 10% of the regular season The student-athlete, head coach (or designee), competition, with a maximum of two contests Academic Coordinator, Faculty Athletic (if 10% of regular season competition is more Representative, and Sport Administrator will than two contests, student will be suspended be emailed immediately upon class absence for two contests). notifi cation. The penalty is to be imposed at the next Student-Athletes are responsible for available competition. A suspension from communicating with faculty and the Academic competition must be completed during the Support Staff prior to any potential missed class current regularly scheduled season (including time. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to post-season championships), or in the case of coordinate with faculty and make arrangements sanctions for off-season absences, during the for make-up work. If the student-athlete needs next regularly scheduled season of competition. assistance, they should contact the academic A countable competition for suspension staff immediately. cannot be an exhibition or the sport’s non- championship season. The sport administrator Unexcused absences are reset to zero following will monitor the sanction completion. the completion of each semester. If the fi rst notifi cation of class absences puts If a student-athlete is not present for a the student-athlete into suspension (Phase scheduled academic appointment (tutoring, 3), the student-athlete will be reset back to mentoring, study hall, etc) the academic staff Phase 2. The next unexcused absence will

10 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 result in a suspension from competition (Phase Any notice of appeal received after the deadline 3). For example, if the student-athlete has not will not be accepted and the student-athlete been turned in for an unexcused absence all will have waived his/her right to appeal that semester and the fi rst notifi cation of absences specifi c absence. puts the student at more than four unexcused REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF absences, the student will be reset back to SUSPENSION three unexcused absences in the class (Phase 2). The Department of Athletics Class Attendance Policy is applicable to all student-athletes. DEFINITION OF A CLASS ABSENCE However, the Athletic Director, upon The Department of Athletics expects student- consultation with the Associate Athletic athletes to attend all classes and represent Director for Academic Services and the the department in a positive manner by being Faculty Athletic Representative, may modify a prompt and on time for class. The Department suspension upon the review of the following of Athletics considers all absences to be academic credentials: unexcused unless they are approved in advance. Credit hours completed The following situations will constitute an Review of the student-athlete’s academic unexcused class absence: history The student-athlete is not present at the The student-athlete’s grades during the time of an in-person class check current semester The student-athlete is not present for If the student-athlete meets the criteria above, attendance taken by the instructor. This he/she can appeal the suspension by providing includes any means of attendance taken by all pertinent documentation to support the the instructor (in-class quiz, clicker, sign-in student-athlete’s perspective sheet, etc.) This appeal must be submitted within two non- UNEXCUSED ABSENCE APPEAL PROCESS travel business days from the time of the email If a student-athlete believes the information notifi cation of a suspension. related to an unexcused absence is not MENTAL PERFORMANCE accurate, he/she has two non-travel business days from the time of the email notifi cation of Performance enhancement services an absence to formally appeal to the Academic for athletes, coaches, and support staff. Coordinator for their sport. Grounded in strong personal and team development and holistic well-being. Any approval to these appeals must be cleared through the Associate Athletic Director for Strong personal and team development is the Academic Services. foundation for not ony high performance but for a fulfi lling and rewarding experience in the When this appeal is submitted, any pertinent pursuit. Mizzou’s team of mental performance documentation to support the student-athlete’s coaches teach mental and leadership skills to perspective should be present. help athletes and coaches actualize and fully

11 express their best selves both in and out of the The transition into or out of college and competitive environment. collegiate sports Athletic injury: ways to manage feelings/ Both individual and and team support are thoughts than can occur after an injury offered depending on the program’s wishes Relationships with loved ones, teammates, and needs. The primary mission guiding all coaches and friends (explore ways to interactions is to enhace personal well-being strengthen these relationships) and team culture in various settings. In an Academic stress envirornment full of uncertainty, distractions, Substance use and sotrms, athletes and coaches adopt a lens in which they understand they can being and Eating patterns leave each day with intrinsic value and success. Depression

Exercises supporting mental toughness, Anxiety authentic leadership, self-awarenes, resiliency, Any type of stress stress-management, values in action, sense of agency, gratitude, and optimism are introduced These appointments can help you and shared. Teams gain the skills and tools understand yourself better, set your own to help them achieve personal excellence, goals, and develop into the best version deliver their BEST performance, and build their of yourself. These appointments give you collective identity that thrives off a growth an opportunity to understand and use mindset, commitment to the process, and your personal strengths in order to meet meaning in something bigger than themselves. academic, athletic and personal goals CONTACT THE MENTAL PERFORMANCE These appointments are confi dential. OFFICE Information shared in these appiontments remains between the student-athlete and Walk-in: the psychologist. This is a safe palce where 139 Mizzou Athletics Training Complex you can explore a range of issues in a Dr. Scotta Morton nonjudgemental, compassionate environment. [email protected] If you are uncertain about whether (573) 808-0518 meeting with a psychologist can help COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY with your specifi c issue, please feel free to contact us in order to explore. The athletic department has two lcensed psychologists who meet individually with Deborah Wright, Ph.D student-athletes in order to talk about a 573-864-5769 [email protected] wide range of things. These appointments Greg Holliday, Ph.D. can help student-athletes learn more about 573-268-1746 [email protected] themselves and help in developing a range of positive coping skills for managing the demands of academics and collegiate athletics. MIZZOU MADE PROGRAM Student-athletes often meet with our The Mizzou Made program is a four-year psychologists to discuss issues related to: model that enhances the student-athlete

12 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 experience through personal, academic, and provides student-athletes experiences in career development programming. There the community as well as through several will be a mandatory workshop for each different leadership opportunities. student-athlete to attend. Each workshop will • Star Light Reading Program provide specifi c education and instruction • Children’s Hospital Visits on one of the three developmental areas. • Special Olympics The pyramid below describes each year and • Elementary Schools the programming that may take place. • United Way COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Team Outreach Programs In addition to the programming provided monthly, the Mizzou Made program also

13 CAREER DEVELOPMENT Career development is integrated throughout the entire Mizzou Made structure. All student- athletes are exposed to different career development opportunities in the monthly Mizzou Made meetings, but individual student-athletes also have the ability to take advantage of tailored servies offered by our Student-Athlete Development staff. Preparing student-athletes for career development beings with Career Coaching. Working with the student-athletes to learn about their interests, assessing their skills, values, and leadership styles, as well as meeting with campus academic advisors, our staff is able to provide more information on careers and fi nd ways for student-athletes to gain experience. Finding those pathways is the next step in the process. Through our Dining Hall Meet & Greets, Career Fair, Speed Networking events, and job shadowing opportunities, student-athletes are exposed to different companies, recruiters, and careers. Going further, we use these opportunities to help student-athletes fi nd internships, part-time work, and full-time employment. For student-athletes who are interested in continuing their education, the Student-Athlete Development staff can assist in research, planning, and applying to the graduate program of your choice. We assist in study materials for the Graduate School of Admissions tests. The Graduate School process can be overwhelming and the Student-Athlete Development staff is a resource for all student-athletes. To begin the Career Coaching process, schedule a meeting with the Director of Career Development Adam Kiel at [email protected].

14 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY S.A.F.E | STUDENT- COMMITTEE ATHLETES FOSTERING EQUALITY The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-athlete leadership group Student-Athletes Fostering that advices administration on issues specifi c Equality (SAFE) is a leadership organization to the student-athlete experience. This that is designed to recognize and celebrate committee serves as a liaison between the differences by facilitating discussions student-athletes, coaches, administration, related to societal issues. The goal of this and the NCAA. Traditionally, the Student group is to unite athletics and the campus Athlete Advisory Committee also offers input community by preparing student-athletes on rules, regulations, and interpretations that to think critically and work collaboratively directly affect the lives of student-athletes. towards fostering an inclusive environment. Meetings are held on a bi-weekly basis, TIGER LEADERSHIP occuring on Monday evenings in the MATC. INSTITUTE SAAC is responsible for Spirit Week, Winter Social, Staff Appreciation, Finals week Snack The Tiger Leadership Table, and plays a large part in ROARS. Institute (TLI) is a leadership program designed to aid in shaping Mizzou student-athletes into To join the Student Athlete Advisory productive leaders while they are on campus. Committee, you have two opportunities. The student-athletes accepted into the TLI Each team will have two representatives will be grouped into crews and work together selected by their head coach. The throughout the year. The team facilitators will second way to join is through an at-large help guide and lead monthly discussions, as application process, the application can be well as develop a supportive team atmosphere picked up in the Career Resource Center. throughout the year. The TLI is a year-long Applications are typically due mid-April. program and will kick-off in August 2017. 2017-18 SAAC OFFICERS Willie Miklus (wrestling) ______Co-President THE TIGER CUP Nolan Gromacki (baseball) _____ Co-President The Tiger Cup is a competition to encourage Gabi Jacobs (track & fi eld) ______Offi cer student-athlete involvement in all areas of the Hayden Buckley (men’s golf) ______Offi cer college experience. The Tiger Cup competition Riley Sents (volleyball) ______Offi cer is designed in alignment with our Core Values. Chase Brennan (wrestling) ______Offi cer As such, points will be awarded under various Mackenzie Perez (women’s golf) ______Offi cer categories which embody academic integrity, Marc Dubrick (cross country) ______Offi cer social responsibility, and athletic excellence. Each of the athletic teams at Mizzou will compete against all of the other teams to earn the most points in this contest. Cross country and track and fi eld will be combined as one team under track and fi eld. The men’s and women’s track and fi eld and swimming and diving teams

15 3. By December 1st (for December grads) and May 1st (for May/August grads) the student- athlete should have completed 40 hours of community service. a. Transfer student-athletes will need 10 hours per year that they are at MU 4. By May 31st (December grads) or December 1st (May grads) the student-athlete has to have a completed, professional resume on fi le with the Mizzou Made offi ce. 5. By December 1st (for December grads) and May 1st (for May/August grads) the student- athlete should attend a total of 12 Mizzou Made events. a. Transfer students must attend 3 Mizzou Made events per year that they are at MU b. The Student Athlete events include all workshops, Welcome Back BBQ, Roars, and student athlete socials. will compete separately. The team with the 6. The student athlete has to be in good conduct most points at the end of April will win a pre- with the Student Conduct Board on campus. determined prize and have their sport engraved on the Tiger Cup. We offi cially implemented these requirements in the Fall 2013. The freshman class entering Please see the Associate Athletics Director for that fall will be the fi rst class that will have to Student Athlete Development for a summary of meet all of the requirements. The other classes how the points will be awarded. will have to meet all the requirements with the following areas pro-rated: GRADUATE SASH REQUIREMENTS Fall 2013 and beyond: 40 hours of community Graduating student-athletes are eligible to service and 12 Student Athlete Development receive a graduation sash, if they meet the events. following requirements. Fall 2012 Freshman Class: 30 hours of 1. The student-athlete has to be on the roster community service and 9 Student Athlete in his/her fi nal season of eligibility. Medical Development events redshirt student-athletes are eligible to receive the graduation sash. 2. The student-athlete has to meet the minimum GPA requirements to graduate.

16 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Student-Athlete Expectations

CODE OF CONDUCT At the beginning of each year your coach will outline rules specifi c to your program. It is As a University of Missouri student-athlete, expected that these rules are followed as a you are an ambassador of the University, the supplement to all departmental, university, Athletic Department, and your individual conference and NCAA policies and procedures. team and family. In this role you are expected to represent yourself and these Take the responsibility upon yourself to ensure constituents with class! You should relish that you and your teammates represent your role at MU with a great deal of pride. themselves and Tiger athletics with honor. You should also be aware that as a student- EXPECTATIONS athlete you will receive a tremendous amount Student-athletes are expected to be of attention from the media and public; it is respecful in all types of communication. imperative that you make good decisions and Dishonesty, physical or verbal are always conscious of the image you portray.

17 altercations, and disorderly conduct faculty against students, both share a may result in disciplinary procedures. common standard of behavior and set of values critical to the continued success of the MU student-athletes are expected to University of Missouri. Both populations play abide by all federal, state and local an important role and have a responsibility laws and are subject to penalties for in creating and constantly re-creating the violating these laws. Student-athletes strength and excellence defi ning Mizzou. are not exempt from further disciplinary action by University offi cials if University Further information about the academic and or team rules are also violated. misconduct policy here at Mizzou can be found at the following link: Missouri is a smoke-free campus https://osrr.missouri.edu/about/index.html ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ALCOHOL ABUSE What is Academic Integrity? MU student-athletes are prohibited Academic integrity is the core set of values from drinking alcoholic beverages when and principles that underwrites the very traveling with or representing their mission of the University itself: integrity, teams or while attending any athletic honesty, hard work, and the determination department events or activities. to translate personal and professional principles into behavior. It is a refl ection of the State law sets a minimum age limit of 21 to students’ experience here at Mizzou and is a purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. measure of the very worth of their degree. Excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental For students, this ethic lies at the heart to your health and is contrary to the mission of the value of their degree. If they or others and goals of the athletics program. Remember around them are not living up to a high as a student-athlete you are in the public standard of academic integrity, the worth eye and your consumption of alcohol may of the education they are receiving (and the affect the public perception of you, your degree they will receive) is compromised team and the entire athletic department. If at any time you feel you have a problem For faculty, a high standard of academic with alcohol or know of a teammate who integrity will ultimately lead to greater does, please talk to your coach, trainer, heights of academic rigor and freedom among health center counselors or other campus students, a better reputation for MU, and or athletics department personnel. more positive patterns of interaction with the student population. We can generate A fi rst plea or fi nding guilty on a charge a long-lasting academic focus among the of driving under the infl uence will be faculty population that migrates to MU and the dealt with under department and team student population that passes through Mizzou. policies. A second plea or fi nding will result in dismissal from the program and The principles of academic integrity also loss of athletically-related fi nancial aid. represent an informal contract between faculty and students. Instead of pitting

18 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 TOBACCO EDUCATION/CESSATION deprivation, physical containment, activities INITIATIVES that confuse, frustrate students, verbal abuse, threats, line-ups, asking to wear At all MU athletic events and NCAA humiliating attire, stunt or skit events with championships, tobacco use by any individuals degrading acts and personal servitude. on the fi eld of play, as well as during other championship activities such as banquets, MU takes incidents of hazing with the autograph sessions, press conferences greatest of seriousness and violations and postgame interviews, is prohibited. of this policy will be dealt with under the Student Conduct Code, in addition to The NCAA, along with the National Cancer potential departmental disciplinary action Institute and the National Institute of up to and including dismissal from the team Dental research, is part of the National and loss of athletics related fi nancial aid. Initiative on Spit Tobacco. Educational materials including posters and a guide POLICY ON FIREARMS, WEAPONS, AND on how to quit tobacco are available from EXPLOSIVES the NCAA or by calling 800/4-CANCER. Student-athletes must comply with In recognition of the health, safety and University rules concerning fi rearms, comfort benefi ts of smoke-free air and the weapons and explosives. University rules responsibility to provide and maintain an prohibit possession of and discharge optimally healthy and safe working and of fi rearms, weapons and explosives on living environment for faculty, students, University property except in regularly staff and visitors, the University of Missouri approved programs or by University is smoke-free as of July 1, 2013. agents or employees in the line of duty. No smoking is permitted on any university In addition, the Athletic Department also property, in any university-owned buildings prohibits possession of and discharge of or in university-leased buildings or vehicles. fi rearms, weapons and explosives during team or other Departmental activities HAZING off University property, including travel Hazing is a willful act, occurring on or off to events. Violation of these rules and campus, directed against a student that policies wil result in disciplinary action up recklessly endangers the mental or physical to and including dismissal from the team health or safety of a student for the purpose andl oss of athletics related fi nancial aid. of initiation or admission into or continued membership in any organization. Examples CONDUCT ON AND OFF THE FIELD of physical health or safety endangerment The University of Missouri Athletic include: Physical brutality, paddling, Department both encourages and expects whipping, beating, branding, exposure to good sportsmanship from its student-athletes. the element, forced consumption of any There will be NO tolerance of behavior such as: substance or forced smoking or chewing of tobacco products. Mental/emotional Physically abusing opponents, health hazing examples include sleep coaches, offi cials, spectators, etc.;

19 for traveling regarding conduct, curfews, free time activities, or attire. Remember, when you travel with a team, you are a representative of the University of Missouri— please conduct yourself appropriately! STUDENT-ATHLETE DRESS CODE Please take a special interest in preparing yourself to travel with your team! Your coach will handle required specifi c attire. However, on all occasions, exercise good judgment when you are preparing to attend a function or travel with the team. You are a highly visible representative of this University as a student-athlete! ATHLETIC DINING HALL DRESS STANDARDS

No admittance from a practice or workout Throwing objects at any without showering and/or changing fi rst individual or spectator; No cut-off shirts or pants of The display of obscene gestures or any kind are allowed inappropriate language to offi cials, No admittance without appropriate opponents, team members, or spectators; street/campus clothes Inciting University of Missouri fans to Do not enter the athletic dining hall exhibit poor behavior or to insult an outside your normal dinner hour opponent’s traditions or mascot;

Exhibiting any behavior that INTERNET ETIQUETTE embarrasses the University; Internet sites such as Twitter, Facebook,

Violating the standards or recognized Instagram, SnapChat, and others provide policies set forth by the University individuals with an opportunity to interact of Missouri Athletic Department with an extraordinarily expansive universe and/or the head coach. of new people and connect with current friends. Postings on personal profi les, groups Be aware that there are rules set forth and chat rooms are in the public domain by the University, the SEC, and the NCAA and easily accessible by anyone including that apply to conduct when traveling to reporters, parents, coaches, groupies, competition sites. Your coach will review predators, employers, and graduate school these with you. Your coach also reserves admissions offi cials. Once information is the right to set forth team guidelines

20 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 posted, it can be retrieved by computer savvy the offensive site removed. Be cautious individuals even after it has been deleted. about which chat groups you join to be sure you want to be publicly associated with ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICY that group. Once you become a member, Participation in intercollegiate athletics at you are linked to the discussion that takes the University of Missouri is a privilege, not place within that group. Only the group’s a right. One of our core values at Missouri administrator is able to delete your group is Social Responsibility; therefore student- membership or postings made to a group site. athletes should refl ect the high standards of the University and the Athletics Department at STUDENT-ATHLETE POLICY WITH all times. While the Athletics Department does REGARD TO LEGAL ISSUES not prohibit student-athlete involvement with All student-athletes at the University of internet based social networking communities, Missouri who are charged with a felony this high standard of honor and dignity are subject to the provisions of Section encompasses comments and postings made 200.040 of the Collected Rules and to internet sites. The Athletics Department Regulations of the University of Missouri. reserves the right to take action against any See below for details of that policy. currently enrolled student-athlete engaged in behavior that violates University, Department, Section 200.040 of the Collected Rules and or team rules, including such behavior that Regulations is supplemented by the following occurs in postings on the internet. This action MU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics may include education, counseling, team policy which applies to any MU student- suspension, termination from the varsity team athlete arrested for any lesser criminal offense. and reduction or non-renewal of any athletic Any MU student-athlete arrested for any scholarships (in addition to any action that may criminal offense must notify his or her head be taken by the Offi ce of Student Conduct). coach (or assistant coach if the head coach RECOMMENDATIONS is not available) as soon as possible after the arrest. Regardless of the nature of the criminal Immediately review any internet websites you offense for which the MU student-athlete may have posted on the internet to ensure that has been arrested, he or she is suspended the postings are consistent with university, from all team activities from the time of department, and team rules and that they his or her arrest at least until he or she has present you in a way you want to be portrayed. met with the head coach and the Director For your safety and privacy, you should refrain of Athletics or sports supervisor designated from posting and should promptly remove any by the Director (hereafter “Designee”). personally identifi able information such as telephone number, address, class schedule A student-athlete who is arrested will and places frequented as well as any photos receive the following minimum sanctions: you may have posted. Alert the Compliance (1) fi rst arrest – suspension from all team Offi ce of any sites that falsely appear to be activities for one week (seven days); (2) yours as this constitutes identity theft, and second arrest – suspension from all team the University will assist your efforts to have activities for one month (30 days); and (3)

21 third arrest – suspension from all team Consequences for driving under the infl uence activities for one year (365 days). are not subject to the fi rst paragraph of this policy, rather, the consequences will be An arrest or other enforcement action by suspension for a minimum of one week for a law enforcement that includes a summons fi rst offense and dismissal of student-athlete to appear in court shall be reported to and loss of fi nancial aid upon a second offense. the Director of Athletics and shall trigger the Department’s policy on suspensions FELONY POLICY (student-athlete is suspended immediately). Failure of a student-athlete to advise his SECTION 200.040, COLLECTED RULES AND or her head coach as soon as possible REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF of an arrest may result in additional MISSOURI consequences. The head coach will then A. The Board adopts the following rules to inform the Director of Athletics or designee. apply to intercollegiate athletes out of Where, upon recommendation by the head the belief that intercollegiate athletes coach and review by the Director, it is should provide positive role models for determined that the offense did not involve aspiring high school athletes as well as a controlled substance/alcohol, an act of other students and in all respects strive a sexual nature, an activity that involved to refl ect favorably on the University. potential harm to others or signifi cant damage Through the public attention generated by to property (e.g., a citation for littering or for intercollegiate athletics, its participants a noise ordinance violation) and that does represent the University. For these reasons, not bring embarrassment to the Department the Board holds the intercollegiate athlete and the University, the Director shall have to a standard of honorable conduct the discretion to adjust and/or void the at all times while a member of any suspension. In all cases of misconduct, the intercollegiate team, in season or out. The sport administrator and /or head coach has following Rules of Procedure and Discipline the discretion to be more strict than the supplement the Rules of Procedure and policy dictates, including consequences Discipline found in the Student Code based on credible information that may not of Conduct that applies to all students have resulted in action by law enforcement. in the University of Missouri System. (Collected Rules and Regulations of the Should the arrest result in a felony charge, the University of Missouri, Section 200.400) student-athlete is subject to Section 200.040 of the Collected Rules and Regulations of B. Any student who represents the the University of Missouri, which requires University of Missouri by participation suspension until there is a fi nal adjudication of in intercollegiate athletics who the case. If the student-athlete is found guilty is charged with a felony shall of or pleads guilty to a felony charge, he or she be suspended immediately from will be barred permanently from participation. practice and from competition. 1. Within 48 hours of a suspension, the athlete’s coach or designee and the

22 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Athletic Director shall review the may at any time prior to a fi nding of suspension and recommend to the Chief guilt or plea of guilty to the felony Academic Offi cer or the Chief Student charge, lift or modify the suspension. Affairs Offi cer, whichever has been 5. If the athlete pleads guilty or is found designated by the Chancellor (hereinafter guilty of the felony charge, such referred to as the Designated Offi cer), athlete shall be barred permanently whether the suspension should continue. from participation in intercollegiate The Designated Offi cer’s decision shall athletics at any campus of the be made within 5 days after his or her University of Missouri System. receipt of such recommendation. C. A student suspended from participation 2. Upon request by the student, fi led within in intercollegiate athletics as a result of a 5 days of notice of the Designated felony charge shall not be prohibited from Offi cer’s decision that the suspension receiving fi nancial aid during the pendency should continue, the student shall, within of such felony charge. Upon a plea of guilty 5 days after making such request, be to such felony charge, or a fi nding of guilt afforded an opportunity to present his or thereon, the University shall immediately her position before the Athletic Director, determine, utilizing procedures consistent the faculty representative to the regional with applicable NCAA or other regulations, and/or national athletic conference and whether the student’s aid shall continue. association of which the campus is a member, and the Chairman of the campus D. The policy shall apply only for acts Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. The alleged to have been committed during aforementioned group shall, within 5 days the time such person is a student after the student’s presentation, make at the University of Missouri. a recommendation to the Designated E. The foregoing policy shall not be Offi cer as to whether the suspension construed as a limitation on the University should be continued, lifted or modifi ed. of Missouri’s right to discipline such The Designated Offi cer’s decision shall student pursuant to Student Code be made within 5 days after his or her of Conduct procedures in addition to receipt of such recommendation. the consequences specifi ed herein. 3. Within 5 days after the decision by F. The policy shall be applicable to the Designated Offi cer, under Section all renewals of current athletic aid 200.040B.2., that the suspension shall be commitments and to all subsequently continued, the student may appeal that awarded athletic fi nancial aid. decision, in writing, to the Chancellor whose decision shall be fi nal, except G. The policy applies only to felonies as provided in Section 200.040B.4. alleged to have been committed after the date of its adoption. 4. Based on available information, the Chancellor, in his or her sole discretion,

23 H. The University is in no way pre-judging Direct statements or other indications the situation by suspending the athlete that rewards will be given for from participation in intercollegiate compliance with sexual advances athletics; rather, such action is prescribed Direct or implied threats that in order to establish a positive standard submission to sexual advances will by which the University, the Athletic be a condition of employment, work Department and its scholar athletes status, promotion or grades might be judged by the public. Physical assault or rape SEXUAL MISCONDUCT DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual In 2016, the Mizzou athletics department favors, and other verbal or physical adopted the “Mizzou Made” creed, which is at conduct of a sexual nature when: the core of our social responsibility initiative. As we head into the 2017-18 academic An individual’s employment or education year, social responsibility programming will is put in jeopardy if that individual should continue to focus on areas such as alcohol refuse to submit to such conduct. education, positive domestic relationships, and Submitting to or rejecting such conduct other initiatives that refl ect the expectations is used in making decisions about an of the department. The Department of individual’s employment or education. Athletics is proud to continue its collaborative relationships with numerous organizations The conduct unreasonably both on campus and in the community such interferes with an individual’s work as RSVP, the Wellness Resource Center, or educational performance or and the MU Equity Offi ce to assist us with creates a hostile environment. achieving our mission of preparing champions The following constitute sexual harassment: for life through academic integrity, social responsibility, and competitive excellence. Suggestive/insulting sounds, leering/ ogling, and obscene gestures Social responsibility and respect for others is part of the mission statement for the Sexually explicit statements, athletics department. Physical, mental questions, jokes, or anecdotes or verbal abuse of another by any staff Remarks of a sexual nature about a member or student-athlete is not tolerated person’s clothing or body, about sexual and will be dealt with appropriately. This activity or previous sexual experience issue has been and will continue to be a priority for the athletics department and Unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, the entire athletics community is expected or brushing against a person’s body to accept and adhere to this philosophy. Direct propositions of a sexual nature

24 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 STALKING considered sexual assault. Sexual intercourse without consent is rape. Stalking is defi ned as a course of conduct For a full view of MU’s sexual assault directed at a specifi c person that would policy, please go to either http://conduct. cause a reasonable person to feel fear. missouri.edu or http://rsvp.missouri.edu. Persons aged 18 to 24 years of age experience the highest rate of stalking. If you are the victim of sexual harassment, assault or rape, know that what happened Stalking is serious, often violent, and is not your fault. You have nothing to can escalate over time. This can be feel guilty or ashamed about. There perpetrated in the form of unwanted calls, are many resources available which texts, e-mails, messages, gifts, advances, allow you to seek help while keeping the etc. Technology is commonly used. incident CONFIDENTIAL (not required Suspected stalking behaviors should to report the incident to the Title IX not be ignored. If you or a friend feels coordinator or legal authorities): like they are being stalked, please contact the RSVP Center or True North to begin a stalking log and discuss the ex parte Order of Protection process. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the MU Police Department to fi le a police report. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY HARASSED:

Know your rights

Decide what you want the outcome to be

Avoid isolation and self-blame

Keep a written, dated record of what took place and who else was present

Tell the harasser to stop

Consider seeking an informal resolution

Seek a formal resolution by contacting authorities (see resources below) HARASSMENT, RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING

Any physical contact or sexual act that is unsolicited or unwelcome may be

25 Confi dential Reporting Resources Within • Offi ce for Civil Rights and Title IX: Athletics: (573) 882-7915 • Dr. Deborah Wright, ICA Counseling o Assistant Vice Provost and Title IX Psychologist: (573) 884-7921 Administrator – Ellen Eardley You may choose to notify individuals other than • Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: those listed above who, by law, must report the (573) 882-6776 incident to the Title IX Coordinator. o Deputy Title IX Coordinator – Confi dential Options Outside of Athletics: Dr. Cathy Scroggs • University Hospital Emergency Room: • Family Violence Clinic: (573) 882-9728 (573) 882-8091 o Director – Mary Beck o Ask for charge nurse to page SANE It is important to understand that you may Unit (Sexual Assault Nurse involve trusted individuals within the athletics Examiner) department other than those listed above. • RSVP Center (Relationship and Sexual However, these individuals are legally obligated Violence Prevention): (573) 882-6638 to report the sexual incident to the campus Title IX coordinator, ideally within 24 hours of o Coordinator - Danica Wolf learning of the situation. • MU Counseling Center: (573) 882-6601 For more information or to report an incident o Walk-in crisis services available please see title9.missouri.edu. • MU Student Health Center: NON-RETALIATION STATEMENT (573) 882-7481 or (573) 882-1483 No student-athlete or staff will be subject to • True North 24/7 Hotline: (573) 875-1370 retaliation (e.g., termination of employment, cancellation of athletics aid, etc.) for reporting • Missouri Crisis Hotline: (573) 445-5035 or sexual incidents. Further, staff will make every text HAND to 839863 effort to protect against retaliation by other Additional Reporting Resources: student-athletes to the extent possible.

• MU Police Department: (573) 882-7201 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND • Columbia Police Department: DEPARTMENT RULES AND (573) 874-7652 REGULATIONS • Offi ce of Student Conduct: If the coach alleges an infraction of the (573) 882-5543 Athletic Department rules and regulations, as set forth by the coach, the coach may o Senior Coordinator, Student suspend the athlete from the team. Conduct– Julie Drury Such infractions may result in reduction, cancellation or nonrenewal of your athletics fi nancial aid.

26 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 You may protest such a suspension. b. Please note, all appeal decisions rendered by the Financial Aid Committee PROCEDURES FOR REDRESS OF will be considered fi nal and binding. GRIEVANCES 1. Academic Grievances: PLAYING AND PRACTICE LIMITATIONS You may seek redress through the IN-SEASON PRACTICE LIMITATIONS appeal procedures established Limited to four hours per day and 20 hours by the respective academic per week, with one required day off each department, college, or chancellor. week. In addition to the typical day off per 2. Athletic Grievances: week, 14 additional days off must be provided either in-season or out of season, if during a. The appeal is made directly to the regular academic year. These days off your coach. If you are protesting may only fall during the vacation period if the the suspension by the coach, or if team is considered in-season at that time. you allege any other violation of your student rights, you should ask Countable activities include:

for a meeting with the coach. Competition

b. Appeal to the Administrative Practice (including Captain’s practices) Sport Supervisor: If the problem is not resolved between your coach Athletically related meetings made at and yourself, you may ask for a meeting the direction of the coaching staff

with the supervising administrator. Weight training and conditioning activities

c. If the problem remains unresolved Required community service and after meetings between your promotional activities not involving supervising administrator or coach and athletically-related activities yourself, you may ask for a meeting with the Director of Athletics. OUT-OF-SEASON PRACTICE LIMITATIONS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR d. The decision of the Director of Athletics will be fi nal. Limited to eight hours (no more than two hours of skill instruction) per week, 3. Grant-in-aid grievances with two required days off per week. a. Appeal to the Financial Aid Committee: Countable activities include: If the problem is not resolved after / meeting with your coach and the Required weight training, conditioning Director of Athletics (or sport and individual skill instruction supervisor), you may fi le an appeal with (required review of game fi lm).

the campus Financial Aid Committee Individual skill instruction: within 10 business days from the date of your scholarship change. • Baseball. Skill instruction with more than 4 student-athletes is permitted

27 from September 15 until one week be spent viewing game fi lm when prior to Fall fi nal exam period and Spring Practice is not in session. from January 15 to April 15. REQUIRED ATHLETICALLY RELATED • Football. Between January 1 and the ACTIVITIES (RARA) start of preseason practice in August, RARA includes any required activity, such as eight weeks must be designated as compliance, meetings, promotional activities, student-athlete discretionary time. media activities, student-host duties, and During nondiscretionary weeks, up to CARA. RARA shall not occur for a minimum fi fteen total spring practices (including of eight hours each night or on a required scrimmages and spring game) are day off. Academic appointments and medical permissible. Up to eight hours per week activities are exempt from these limitations. of required conditioning, weight-training and review of game fi lm are permitted All RARA is also prohibited for seven outside of the eight weeks designated as days immediately following the last discretionary time. No more than two of contest of the championship segment. the eight hours may Only voluntary activities are permissible

28 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 during this time, along with academic phone calls and pay television cannot apppointments and medical activities. be reimbursed by the University.

OTHER LIMITATIONS You must pay all incidentals upon checkout.

Student-athletes may not miss If you fail to pay your bill, you must class to participate in practice. reimburse the Athletics Business Offi ce, or the money will be withheld from In general, it is not permissible for student- your scholarship check or charged to athletes to participate in countable your student account. In some cases, athletic activities during summer or you may be held out of competition. other institutional vacation periods outside of their playing seasons. CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

Football and basketball may be required Invariably you may miss some class work to participate in summer athletic activities due to travel for athletic competitions. in accordance with NCAA rules. YOU are responsible for alerting your Individual sport student-athletes instructors PRIOR to missing classes. may voluntarily request skill You must make up any work that instruction from a coach. you miss during those classes. All athletically-related activities outside Please use the class absence forms obtained the playing season are prohibited one from Mizzou Made Academics to give to week prior to the beginning of fi nal your instructors prior to missing a class. exams through the conclusion of each student-athlete’s fi nal exams. If you are having any diffi culty with an instructor regarding a missed TEAM TRAVEL class or assignment due to athletic PERSONAL EXPENSES competition, contact Mizzou Made Academics for assistance. NCAA, SEC, and University rules limit the amount of travel expenses the MU ATHLETICS TRAVEL POLICY Athletics Department may incur on The MU Athletics Department takes into behalf of its student-athletes. Allowable careful consideration the health and travel expenses include: [Bylaw 16] safety of our student-athletes including

Lodging during travel to off-campus competition sites. Therefore, an institutional policy Meals was created relative to team travel.

Transportation to and from the event When traveling by van, there is a The following are not included: ten passenger limit per van

Incidental items such as laundry, Internet Such vans may be driven within 300 (unrelated to academic coursework), miles of campus by an institutional staff additional meals, long distance or local

29 member; distances over 300 miles must RECRUITING AT MIZZOU be approved by the sport supervisor YOU can make the difference when a recruit is Under no circumstances will a student- deciding whether to attend the University of athlete be considered a permissible driver Missouri. The coaches have spent many hours getting to know recruits and their families Decisions for poor driving conditions due and selling them on the merits of our great to weather are left to the judgement of the institution. For many, just as important to the head coaches. In the event of an accident, decision-making process are the people they the University is self-insured for general meet and the things they do while in Columbia. liability and the student-athletes have their You are our best sales people—use what has own insurance or, if not, will be covered made Mizzou a great place for you to show the by the University insurance policy. recruits that MU is the right place for them.

30 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Scholarships

GRANTS-IN-AID to fi ve academic years. The period of the award begins with the fi rst day of classes or RENEWAL AND NON-RENEWAL fi rst day of practice (whichever is fi rst) and PROCEDURES ends with the conclusion of the academic The MU Student Financial Aid (SFA) Offi ce year listed on the fi nancial aid agreement. is responsible for awarding all institutional To be eligible for an athletics grants-in-aid, a and government educational aid, including student-athletesmust meet applicable NCAA, athletics scholarships. The Athletics conference, institutional and departmental Compliance Offi ce works closely with SFA to regulations. If a student-athlete does not properly allocate and monitor athletics aid. maintain his or her academic or social Student-athletes must sign an Athletics responsibilities, or fails to adhere to team rules Financial Aid Agreement (FAA) before and policies, it is within the authority of the receiving an athletics grants-in-aid. The MU Athletics Department, under NCAA and FAA details the period of the award and SEC regulations, to authorize the nonrenewal the value and terms of the scholarship. of a grant-in-aid. Any renewal, reduction, or nonrenewal of an athletics scholarship is made Athletics scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the coach and the Director as full or partial grant-in-aid. A full grant- of Athletics. All student-athletes receiving a in-aid covers the costs of tuition, room, grant-in-aid must be notifi ed by July 1 at the board, books and other expenses related to conclusion of their period of award regarding attendance. A partial grant-in-aid is a fi xed the status of their athletics scholarships dollar amount with funds designated for for the subsequent academic years(s). specifi c educational costs. Athletics grants- in-aid may be awarded for a period of one

31 VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF 2. Student-Athletes who are awarded ATHLETICS AID Post-Eligible/Medical aid must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.00 A student-athlete who decides to relinquish for the semester(s) they are funded. his/her athletics scholarship due to receipt of an equivalent or greater institutional award 3. Student-Athletes who drop below 12 must complete a “Voluntary Termination of hours without proper approval from your Aid Statement” (available in the Compliance academic coordinator must reimburse Offi ce). This form must include a statement the Athletic Department for any/all detailing the student-athlete’s reason(s) for tuition, room, board, books or other withdrawing from athletics scholarship and expenses or charges due to a late must be signed and dated upon submission. drop. This also applies to replacing one course for another (add/drop). POST-ELIGIBLE/MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS 4. If deemed necessary by your academic coordinator, student-athletes may In order to assist scholarship student- be required to attend mandatory athletes with graduation upon completing study hall/tutoring sessions. their athletic eligibility, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics may award aid in Any Post-Eligible/Medical Scholarship compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. student-athlete who fails to meet the above criteria may not have his/her Guidelines for Providing Financial Assistance scholarship renewed for future semesters. for Post-Eligible/Medical Student-Athletes: All Post-Eligible/Medical Scholarship 1. All scholarship student-athletes interested student-athletes have full access to the in receiving Post-Eligible/Medical aid Shelden Academic Resource Center as must fi ll out a request form obtained from well as any academic support services their Mizzou Made academic advisor. provided by the athletic department.

Cost of Attendance for the 2016–2017 Academic Year These fi gures are based on a course load of 28 hours per year (14 hours per semester)

In-State Out-State All Educational Fees (undergrad) 10,716.00 25,998.00 Room (includes $30 Social Fee) 7,292.00 7,292.00 Board 3,035.00 3,035.00 Books 800.00 800.00 Other Expenses 5,451.00 0.00

Full Cost of Attendance Total $27,294.00 $42,576

32 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID AND EXPENSES Associate Director of Compliance for Financial Aid, at (573) 884-2960. FINANCIAL AID Costs at Missouri are kept at a minimum SUMMER SCHOOL FUNDING so that everyone who desires to pursue a The Athletic Department views the college education may do so. College may summer session in the following ways: seem expensive, but it is an investment in your future, and the return is so great that the If you are in good academic standing, you cost of attending college truly is minimal. should be rewarded for performing well during the previous academic year. All student-athletes are strongly encouraged to apply for fi nancial assistance It is a great time to help you make by completing the Free Application progress toward graduation.

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The It is an opportunity to avert potential FAFSA must be completed online (www. class scheduling confl icts during fafsa.ed.gov). Various federal, state the regular academic year. and institutional grants and/or low- interest loans are available to those who It is NOT a time to use funds for individuals qualify. Eligibility depends on a student- who are not committed to graduation.

athlete’s background, economic status Summer session should NOT be relied upon and other factors. The FAFSA must be to obtain a required GPA or to make up resubmitted with new information each required eligibility defi ciencies as a result of acadmic year. The MU priority deadline a negative attitude toward academic work for FAFSA submission is March 1. during the fall and/or spring semesters. MU has a strong record of helping students GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL secure scholarships, grants, and loans. ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER SESSIONS In fact, four out of fi ve Mizzou students receive some form of fi nancial assistance. 1. All student-athletes interested in receiving The MU Student Financial Aid Offi ce can summer school funding must complete and provide information on the types and sign a Summer School Application Form amounts of aid available through various obtained from your academic coordinator. government and university sources. To 2. Careful consideration is given to each contact the Financial Aid Offi ce, call (800) candidate. Your head coach must 225-6075 (Missouri and Illinois residents recommend you to the Associate Athletics only) or (573) 882-7506. You may fi nd Director for Academic Services to be additional information via their web considered for summer school funding. site: http://fi nancialaid.missouri.edu. The Director will then carefully review

The MU Athletics Compliance Offi ce all available information and will make also assists student-athletes with the a fi nal recommendation to the Director fi nancial assistance process and FAFSA. of Athletics for approval or disapproval. For more information, call Andrea Benna,

33 If you have NOT demonstrated throughout 5. Have a valid Missouri driver’s license, the year a positive attitude toward vehicle registered in Missouri, and your academic responsibilities, you a Missouri Voter’s ID card. may be denied summer school fi nancial If you have residency questions, please support, even in those instances contact the MU Residency Offi ce in where athletic eligibility is at stake! 230 Jesse Hall, or at (573) 882-3852 3. Student-athletes approved for summer school fi nancial support must sign a STUDENT-ATHLETE ASSISTANCE FUND contract with the athletic department. The NCAA Student-Athlete Assistance Fund This contract requires you to repay tuition (SAF) is available to provide student-athletes and fee costs if you independently make with direct benefi ts and assist with unmet the decision to withdraw from a course fi nancial needs arising in conjunction with or receive a failing/non-degree applicable participation in intercollegiate athletics. All grade for a course. Student-athletes may student-athletes are eligible to apply for also be required to repay any room and SAF benefi ts regardless of whether they are board stipend received while not enrolled. grant-in-aid recipients, have demonstrated 4. Students residing outside of Columbia need, no longer participate due to medical for the summer session are not eligible reasons, or are receiving a post-eligible to receive a Room and Board stipend. scholarship. Please note, student-athletes receiving full athletics aid, up to the cost of IN-STATE RESIDENCY ACQUIRING IN-STATE RESIDENCY Out-of-state students may obtain in-state residency status, and save a considerable amount of money on tuition. The requirements are: 1. Not be claimed as a dependent on your parents’ tax return. 2. Reside in Missouri continuously for 12 months. 3. May not leave the state for more than 14 days from the end of the spring semester until the beginning of the fall semester. 4. Have signifi cant taxable earned income in Missouri during the same twelve month period (at least $2000).

34 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 attendance, are not eligible for SAF unless an individual adjustment is approved by the offi ce of Financial Aid. Please visit the compliance offi ce if you have questions. SAF APPLICATION PROCESS All student-athletes are eligible to receive assistance through the Student-Athlete Assistance Fund on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. A completed SAF application must be submitted to the Athletics Compliance Offi ce before purchases are approved and reimbursements are processed. SAF applications may be accessed and completed on JumpForward. Please contact the Athletics Compliance Offi ce with questions concerning permissible uses of SAF. EXAMPLES OF SAF BENEFITS:

Personal or Family Expenses

Emergency travel

Clothing expenses

International student taxes

Educational Expenses and Fees

Graduate school exam/application fees

Course supplies

Post-graduate fees/expenses

Additional Travel Expenses

Travel expenses for family members when student-athlete is being honored

35 Eligibility

COMPETITIVE CONDUCT league, a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by You must compete with honesty and organized gambling [Bylaw 10.3] sportsmanship at all times so that you represent the honor and dignity AMATEURISM of fair play. [Bylaw 10.01.1] You are not eligible for participation SPORTS WAGERING in a sport if you have ever:

Sports wagering undermines the Taken pay or the promise of pay integrity of sport and jeopardizes the for competing in that sport; welfare of you and your teammates. Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete The NCAA opposes all forms of legal in professional athletics in that sport; and illegal sports wagering. Used your athletics skill for pay in any You will become ineligible [Bylaw form in that sport [Bylaw 12.1.2]. 10.3.1] to compete if you knowingly: Accepted money, transportation or • Provide information to individuals other benefi ts from an agent or agreed in organized gambling concerning to have an agent market your athletic intercollegiate athletics competition; ability or reputation. [Bylaw 12.3.1]

• Wager on any professional, Been paid for work you did not intercollegiate, or amateur perform, or been paid at a rate higher practice or competition; than the going rate because of your athletic ability. [Bylaw 12.4.1] • Engage in activities designed to infl uence the outcome of an intercollegiate Since becoming a student-athlete, accepted contest (i.e. point shaving); or any pay for promoting a commercial product or service. [Bylaw 12.5.2.1] • Participate in any gambling activity that involves pools, a fantasy

36 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS If you are in doubt, check with your coach or the Compliance Offi ce. You are not eligible if you receive unverifi ed fi nancial aid other than that provided ACADEMIC STANDARDS to you by MU. There are exceptions to this rule and if you have received any ELIGIBILITY outside aid whatsoever you should seek To be eligible to compete, you must: the counsel of the Associate Director of Compliance for Financial Aid immediately. Have been admitted as a regular student seeking a degree according to the published Any and all fi nancial aid that you receive entrance requirements at Mizzou; from a source other than Mizzou or your parents / legal guardians must Be in good academic standing be reported to the Assistant Director at Mizzou; and of Compliance for Financial Aid. Be enrolled in not less than 12 semester IMPERMISSIBLE EXTRA BENEFITS hours and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate “Extra” benefi ts are prohibited per NCAA degree at Mizzou. [Bylaw 14.01.2] Bylaw 16.02.3. Acceptance of an extra benefi t could result in the loss of your Satisfactorily complete 6 hours of academic eligibility, your scholarship, and your right credit the proceeding regular academic to compete in intercollegiate athletics. term (fall or spring), except that football student-athletes must pass 9 hours in the Impermissible benefi ts do not ONLY include fall to be eligible for the following fall term. receiving gifts or money. You also may not: You may practice during the offi cial Receive more than the allotted number vacation period immediately preceding of complimentary admissions; initial enrollment, provided:

Sell complimentary admissions at any price; You have been accepted at Mizzou

Place personal long distance phone calls for enrollment in a regular, full- at the Athletic Department’s expense; or time program of studies;

Receive material benefi ts that are You are no longer enrolled in your not available to the general student previous educational institution; and

body (i.e. free laundry service, You are eligible under all institutional, reduced rent, free drinks/food). Southeastern Conference and Thus, NEVER accept special discounts NCAA requirements. on purchases or services or even accept You must complete all required special payment arrangements on any NCAA, SEC and MU forms. purchases. Protect your eligibility by being very careful not to accept “free” or “special” BENCHMARKS benefi ts that someone wishes to give you. All student-athletes must meet the following benchmarks:

37 By your 2nd Year (3rd semester): 1. You must request and receive permission to speak with another institution before Pass 24 hours, with 18 hours completed doing so; otherwise, your eligibility to during the Fall and Spring terms. attend that institution and receive aid Present a cumulative GPA of 1.8. will be compromised. The head coach, director of athletics (and/or sport By your 3rd Year (5th semester): supervisor) are notifi ed of the request Pass 18 hours during the previous and asked to determine if he/she agrees Fall and Spring terms; to grant permission to contact.

Declare a major; 2. The school you decide to transfer to will request additional information Complete 40% of your degree regarding your eligibility on a requirements; and transfer form. The head coach and Present a cumulative GPA of 1.9. director of athletics will determine if the University of Missouri will grant the one- By your 4th Year (7th semester): time transfer (if applicable) allowing you Pass 18 hours during the previous to be immediately eligible upon Fall and Spring terms; enrollment at the next institution.

Complete 60% of your degree 3. You will need to withdraw from the requirements; and University of Missouri and pay all balances due before your offi cial Present a cumulative GPA of 2.0. transcript will be provided to your next By your 5th Year (9th semester): institution (It is your responsibility to apply and be accepted at the next Pass 18 hours during the previous institution. Fall and Spring terms; Note: Please know that NCAA institutions Complete 80% of your degree have a right to deny permission-to-contact requirements; and and the one-time transfer requests. In this Present a cumulative GPA of 2.0 case, the student-athlete is provided a hearing opportunity which will be explained during the TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES compliance offi ce rules education session. As an NCAA student-athlete, there are rules you must follow if you would like Completing a transfer meeting or requesting to transfer to another institution. Any permission does not alone allow for student-athlete considering a transfer cancellation of athletics aid. However, if you must complete a transfer meeting with are no longer a member of the team, your the athletics compliance offi ce for rules access to facilities and services may be advisement prior to beginning the transfer limited, depending on your specifi c situation. process. Every transfer case may be different This is an overview of NCAA and SEC guidelines but there are three basic steps as follows: regarding student-athlete eligibility.

38 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Student-Athlete Letter Awards

LETTER AWARDS of two varsity letter awards. You must be a team member in good standing, and you Earning a varsity letter at Missouri is must also have the recommendation of an honor that is reserved for student- the Head Coach, and the approval of the athletes who fulfi ll the lettering criteria Compliance Offi ce, Director of Athletics, set forth in their respective sports. All and Intercollegiate Athletics Committee. awards are subject to the annual dollar Your behavior in the community will be a limitation as outlined in the SEC or NCAA consideration by the approving offi ces. rules. General criteria are as follows: RECEIVING YOUR AWARD Student-athletes who quit prior to the end of the season are not eligible Awards will be distributed after the end to letter (Illness/injury exceptions of the academic semester in which the may be made by your coach). sport concludes. First year awards are to be distributed through the Varsity M Seniors who have not yet met the criteria Letter Jacket Ceremony in February for fall for lettering may be recommended for a letter by the head coach.

You must fulfi ll the academic, practice, conditioning, attitude and conduct requirements established by the head coach and/or the Department of Athletics. Also, you must remain academically eligible to be enrolled for the following semester before you may receive your award. If you do not remain eligible, you may be listed as a letter winner, but not receive your award. AWARDS GIVEN Major Awards

First year: wool jacket

Second year: watch

Third year: stadium blanket

Fourth year: plaque

Fifth year: clock/frame Graduation Award A senior letter winner may be awarded an “M” ring upon receipt of your degree if you have previously earned a minimum

39 sports and September for spring sports. CROSS COUNTRY All subsequent letter awards are to be Participate in at least half of the distributed to your team’s Head Coach regularly scheduled meets during the from the Athletics Business Offi ce. season and place in the upper half of Rings: You must order your graduation the fi eld in half of the meets; or rings through the website www.tsfmizzou. Place in the upper ½ of the com/RingForm. Rings will be mailed to SEC Championship Meet. you if you have left the Columbia area. FOOTBALL Please include the following information: Play at least 84 minutes in a 12-game Your name, as you want it to varsity schedule (NOTE: One play = appear on the ring one half minute of playing time). Your fi rst, middle, and last initials Play in at least half of the quarters of Your sport the games on the varsity schedule.

Your jersey number, if applicable GOLF

Your graduation year Qualify for and participate in at least two competitive events through the tournament Your ring size (we have ring standards established by the Head Coach. sizers if you are unsure) SWIMMING AND DIVING INDIVIDUAL SPORT LETTERING CRITERIA Score an average of 1.5 points per meet in which a team score is complied; or BASEBALL Earn 4 points in the SEC Championship Non-pitchers: Participate in at least (based on scoring point system); or a third of all games played or have as many “at bats” as games played. Qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Pitchers: Pitch in one-third as many innings TENNIS

as number of games played. Relief pitchers Play in at least half of the regularly not meeting criteria may be recommended scheduled matches or tournaments; because of the nature of the position. Score points toward the Conference BASKETBALL Championship during the conference

Play in half the games or 120 season or the SEC Tournament. minutes. Special consideration may TRACK & FIELD be given for a player who has made a special contribution to the team. Score an average of 1.5 points per meet in which a team score is compiled; or

40 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Place in a scoring position in either SEC GYMNASTICS Championship meet (indoor or outdoor); or Compete in the team’s top Be an individual champion or a member of six in half of the meets. a winning relay at one of the major relay SOFTBALL events (i.e., Texas, Drake, or Penn Relays); or Play in 50% of the games. Qualify for the NCAA Championships. Special consideration may be WRESTLING given for a player who has made a Receive enough team points to equal special contribution to the team. 1½ times the number of dual meets SOCCER in which the team wrestles (ex: 15 dual meets, 22.5 team points must Play in half of the games in the be received in the same season). season. Special consideration may be given for a player who has made Place in the SEC Championship and a special contribution to the team. qualify for the NCAA Championship; or VOLLEYBALL Receive 40 team points through competition in tournaments and dual meets. Be entered on the score sheet as having played in half of the games.

41 Athletic Performance and Health Services

INTRODUCTION Access to the weight training facilities is restricted to posted operating hours. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ The Director of Football Strength and Athletic Performance is designed to enhance Conditioning, Director of Basketball Strength the physical well being of its student-athletes and Conditioning and Director of Olympic through strength training, fl exibility, anaerobic Sports retain authority to limit access to conditioning, nutritional consultation, and the weight rooms and to change hours sports-specifi c physiological analysis. of operation as necessary. Head coaches All 20 intercollegiate sports teams are are responsible for scheduling their teams’ provided access to a strength and conditioning workouts with the assigned director and training facility. Based on the needs of the for reporting any team schedule changes sport and athletes, the appropriate director as they occur. Scheduled team workouts works closely with each sports’ head coach to take priority over individual training. design programs for every student-athlete. In general, each student-athlete is encouraged to WEIGHT ROOMS participate in a year-round training program. Three (3) weight training facilities NCAA regulations and liability insurance accommodate the needs of all University requirements restrict the use of departmental of Missouri student-athletes, the Yeckel weight room facilities to enrolled student- Weight Room, the Hearnes Weight Room athletes and approved staff. Specifi cally, and the Mizzou Arena Weight Room. Hours the weight rooms may not be used by high of opperation are posted at each weight school students or unapproved guests. The room. Arrangements will be made with the Director of Athletic Performance retains the appropriate strength coach for any weekend right of approval for all individuals using workouts. For any other use, please make the departmental weight room facilities. arrangements with the strength coach.

42 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 USE OF WEIGHT TRAINING FACILITIES of Intercollegiate Athletics and its staff from liability in the event of injury or accident. At the beginning of the academic year, the assigned director is responsible for scheduling RULES OF CONDUCT AND OPERATION an orientation meeting for his/her team(s) with All student-athletes and staff members the head coach of the sport. The orientation who use the weight training facilities are is designed to familiarize the coaching staff required to comply with the rules of operation and the student-athletes with Weight Room regarding conduct and equipment use. policies and procedures. Training schedules are Violators of established rules are subject disseminated during the orientation along with to discipline and possible suspension of all rules and guidelines governing the facilities. weight room privileges. Respective head The Director of Athletic Performance or coaches are notifi ed of all disciplinary actions. his/her designee is responsible for both Although each weight room may establish assigning teams to the appropriate Weight specifi c operational procedures, the posted Room for workouts and for assigning a rules have been established to ensure a staff liaison for each team. Departmental safe environment for all weight rooms: staff members are permitted to use the DISCIPLINARY ACTION Weight Rooms on a space available basis during designated non-peak hours. Disciplinary actions are based on the severity of the rules of conduct or operation RELEASE FORM violation as appropriate; the discipline may The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics include physical workouts, suspension Weight Training facilities are provided for the from the facility or other actions deemed exclusive use of currently enrolled, eligible appropriate by the strength coach or head University of Missouri student-athletes coach. The assigned director for each sport consults with the sport’s head coach With the approval of the Director of Athletic when disciplining student-athletes. Performance and the Associate Director of Athletics, other individuals may be granted MIZZOU STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING access to weight training facilities on a PROGRAM limited basis, provided their training does not interfere with athletic program requirements. PHILOSOPHY Individuals who may be provided weight The Mizzou Strength and Conditioning Program room privileges include: MU student- is guided by sound principles, which allow athletes who have completed their eligibility, it to accomplish its goals and objectives. It student-athletes who have completed is essential that we dedicate ourselves to their degree and individuals approved by the program and each training session to the Director of Athletics for facility use. assure optimal gains. This dedication to the All individuals approved to use any weight strength and conditioning program will help training facility are required to sign a Weight us in our fi nal goal of victory in competition. Room Usage Form, releasing the Department

43 OBJECTIVES MIZZOU SPORTS NUTRITION Enhance Sport Performance PHILOSOPHY Strength, speed, explosion, agility, We want to help each student-athlete fl exibility, body composition, nutrition understand that nutrition can improve performance. With this understanding, it and conditioning in specifi c sports. should be realized nutrition is a process. Injury Reduction As a process, it takes time, focus and commitment to see the benefi ts of a solid Healthy muscles and joints decrease the nutritional plan. Respect the process and chances of injury. When an injury occurs, the process will get you what you want. a well conditioned, well-trained athlete will recover from the injury and spend less The goal of Mizzou Sports Nutrition is to time limited in his or her participation educate our student-athletes and coaches on the importance and role of nutrition Mental Toughness as a part of their competitive lifestyle in To develop a high level of focus, maturity, order to achieve optimal performance accountability, discipline, competitiveness, throughout intense daily physical and mental and a genuine commitment to the team. preparation. This education process is based To minimize distractions and deterrents upon providing continuous and applicable to personal and team performance. knowledge. Understanding of this nutrition information will allow our athletes to continue Increase Confi dence to accomplish their goals in competition. The physical and mental gains you make will GOALS have you excited and confi dent to compete against anyone in the SEC and succeed. F.A.S.T.E.R. GUIDING PRINCIPLES F - Fill Up with Fruits and Vegetables

Overall body strength development A - Always Hydrate

Emphasize hip and core strength S - Start with Breakfast

Develop explosiveness with correct form T - Think lean protein

Specifi city in training E - Eat Often

Stimulate muscles at different R - Rest and Recover angles and intensity Mizzou Sports Nutrition will provide every Multi-joint exercises prioritized student-athlete with sport-specifi c nutrition fi rst in workout education through team presentations and one-on-one interactions, hwere Variation of exercises within program topics designed to promote healthy Improve athleticism with nutrition habits are identifi ed and complimentary exercise discussed. Potential subjects include:

44 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 • Meal planning and focused food choices • Nutrient timing for optimal performance and recovery • Nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids to enhance athletic performance • Muscle development (weight gain) and fat loss (weight loss) strategies • Calculating daily calorie requirements based on training volume and intensity • Maintaining hydration status and electrolyte balance • Going to the grocery store = eating smarter, cheaper and easier By providing coaching staffs with nutrition education, they can make positive food choices possible for their teams, when at home or while traveling away from campus to compete, and ensure compliance with NCAA policies regarding the purchase, distribution and use of nutritional supplements. Mizzou Sports Nutrition will provide every student-athlete with convenient, healthy alternatives to skipping meals or making poor food choices by supplying energy/recovery bars, smoothies, and shakes to supplement their diets. Every student-athlete will have available a vitamin/mineral supplement to ensure overall health. Every student-athlete will receive a water bottle to make proper hydration more prominent and convenient. Cooking classes and grocery store tours will provide groups of student-athletes with activities designed to educate them in their meal planning and food choices, helping them eat healthier and cheaper.

45 Athletic Equipment

INTRODUCTION Equipment Operations or one of the Assistant Directors of Equipment Operations. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing and maintaining EQUIPMENT ROOM HOURS athletic equipment necessary for its sports programs. The Director of Equipment The Equipment Rooms are located at the Operations is responsible for operating the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex, Mizzou Equipment Room and ensuring compliance Arena and the Hearnes Center (Room with all established policies and procedures. 281). Operating hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, when Only authorized personnel are allowed in school is in session. When school is not in the Equipment Room. Due to the substantial session, the Equipment Room is open on value and inventory of the equipment the same days from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and supplies, only Equipment Room staff members have access to the Equipment To request additional operating hours, a Room. Team managers are not permitted coach must submit a written request to the to enter the equipment room unless given Director of Equipment Operations at least special permission by the Director of fi ve (5) days prior to the scheduled event.

46 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 When prior requests are made, Equipment • Receive physical clearance from Room staff members are expected to the Associate Athletic Director/ work athletic events, as assigned. Sports Medicine; and

EQUIPMENT ROOM RULES • Receive clearance from the designated Head Coach (i.e., the student-athlete All Equipment Room personnel are expected must appear on the team roster). to comply with the following rules: All equipment and supplies issued to No chewing or dipping of tobacco products; student-athletes, managers and coaches

When assigned fi eld duty, dress in must be accurately documented in the the proper uniform with tools; Equipment Room fi les, to include both date of issuance and return. Each individual is Be on time for work; exact hours worked provided with colored mesh laundry bags must be recorded on a daily basis; with a designated identifi cation number for

When unable to work as scheduled, each use when laundering their “grays.” Towels staff member is expected to arrange for are exchanged on a one-for-one basis.

a substitute and obtain approval from All individuals who are issued athletic the Director of Equipment Operations equipment are subject to the following rules: or his designated coordinator; • Each individual is held responsible for Maintain a clean Equipment Room, discard all equipment that is issued for personal all trash and keep the carpet vacuumed; use. Any equipment that is lost, stolen

Do not use the Equipment Room as or damaged will be charged to the a lounge; consumption of food in the individual. Any equipment that is not Equipment Room is discouraged; turned in at the end of the season is billed through the University Accounts Place all dirty laundry in the laundry room; Receivable system and handled in

Put away all hampers before the same manner as unpaid parking leaving at night; and tickets or damage to a dorm room.

ALWAYS check windows, doors, etc. • After the initial issuance of equipment, to make sure the offi ce is secure. additional equipment is available on an exchange basis only. More ISSUANCE OF EQUIPMENT specifi cally, replacement equipment will not be issued to individuals who No cell phones are allowed leave their equipment at home. in the Equipment Room. When traveling, each individual is A student-athlete must complete the responsible for ensuring that all articles are following procedures prior to being placed in his or her bag for the return to issued any athletic equipment: campus. Any articles that are missing are • Receive academic clearance the fi nancial responsibility of the individual. from the Compliance Offi ce.

47 The Equipment Staff reserves the The Assistant Director of Equipment right to refuse service to any individual Operations is responsible for setting up not conducting themselves in an and storing all equipment for practices appropriate manner. The Coach is to and events. Students assist in working be notifi ed of any such occurrence. with various sports, as assigned.

EQUIPMENT CARE & STORAGE Each student-athlete, manager and coach is to properly store all equipment issued for personal use. Student-athletes are required to follow established procedures for storage of equipment. The student workers are responsible for doing laundry for all sports. Coaches are to place dirty laundry in the designated area of the Coach’s locker room.

48 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Health Services

Athletic training is a profession that is in injury prevention, recognition and dependent upon the ability to deal effectively evaluation of injuries/illnesses, rehabilitation, with a variety of individuals and groups. The organization and administration, and profession is formed on the basis of mutual education and counseling of student- respect, trust and understanding between athletes, parents, and coaches. student-athletes, coach, physician, and athletic trainer. Student-athletes rightfully HOURS assume that, although reasonable attention Three (of the eight) athletic health care to all possible preventative measures will facilities are in operation throughout the not eliminate all sports-related injuries, year; one in the Hearnes Center, one in those persons responsible for conducting Mizzou Arena, and the main facility in a comprehensive athletic medical program the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex. have taken reasonable precautions to minimize the chances for signifi cant injuries. The Hearnes Center facility is open regularly 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. daily from August 1 MISSION to May 15, closing only during Christmas and Spring Break vacations. After May 15 The mission of the University of Missouri and throughout the summer, the Hearnes Athletic Health Services is to provide the Center facility is open by appointment only. best possible health care for all University of Missouri student-athletes, while The Arena facility is open 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 simultaneously promoting an atmosphere P.M. Monday through Friday from August 1 conducive to the education of athletic to May 15. Summer hours vary according to training students. The program strives to various camp schedules, but can be arranged develop cognitive skills, affective values by appointment with a staff member.

49 The Glenn L. McElroy Sports Medicine 7. Horseplay and improper or foul Center (in the MATC) is open year-round language will not be tolerated. 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday through 8. Student-athletes must shower prior to Friday, with weekend hours dependent post-practice treatments or whirlpools. upon practice/contest obligations. 9. Athletic health care facility hours change POLICIES AND PROCEDURES constantly on weekends; therefore, 1. Only student-athletes of the University times should be checked each week. of Missouri will be treated unless the 10. Student-athletes are not allowed to Director of Athletics, Associate Director use the telephone in the athletic of Athletics, coach, athletic trainer or training room without permission team physician makes special exceptions. of a staff athletic trainer. 2. Self-treatments are not condoned. If 11. No tobacco products are allowed in a student-athlete becomes ill and any Department of Athletics facility, cannot reach an athletic trainer, he/she including the athletic training room. should feel free to report to the Student Health Service. The Student Health 12. The use of cellular telephones in Service is available to student-athletes the athletic health care facilities is when necessary. They do not need prohibited. Failure to comply with this permission from an athletic trainer. guideline may be grounds for removal from the athletic health care facility. The Student Health Service is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 13. If a student-athlete is not present for a 6:00 P.M., Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., scheduled rehabilitation session or other Saturday and Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. medical appointment, the athletic training staff notifi es the appropriate coaching 3. University of Missouri Team Physicians staff and consequences may be imposed. are available by appointment through the athletic training staff and make daily PREGNANCY POLICY visits to each athletic health care facility. The purpose of the University of Missouri 4. Athletic Training Room dress must be (“University”) Student-Athlete Pregnancy appropriate for all treatments and Policy is to establish guidelines for appropriate suitable for a coed environment. conduct on the part of the administration, coaches, and the student-athletes in the 5. Athletic Training Room equipment event of pregnancy. The policy is designed to and supplies are not to be protect the health and safety, confi dentiality, used without permission. scholarship and ability of the student-athlete 6. Equipment, supplies, or towels are to participate in athletics; as well as to provide not to be removed from the Athletic administrators, coaches and medical providers Training Room without permission with an appropriate policy and procedure of a staff athletic trainer. for addressing the situation. The University is committed to providing an environment

50 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 that respects all pregnancy and parenting Appropriate athletics department staff will decisions and urges all involved individuals inform new student-athletes that all of their to work cooperatively toward degree medical information is confi dential, and this completion. Retaliation against any student includes any information regarding pregnancy. or employee related to the enforcement They also should be informed of the fact any of this policy is prohibited. Within the athletics fi nancial aid award will be unaffected document a variety of individuals are noted by a pregnancy situation throughout the as being involved in the process. However, period of the award. Student-athletes who it is the responsibility of the Senior Woman become pregnant shall be informed about Administrator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to the resources available to them. Lastly, it ensure compliance with these policies and should be made clear to all student-athletes procedures. Therefore, once a pregnancy is they are not required to disclose a pregnancy known, it is required that the Senior Woman situation, but are encouraged to confi de in a Administrator (SWA) be notifi ed to oversee member of the athletics department staff or the actions in each case. The University someone who can best support the student- abides by the athletics policies set by the athlete at this diffi cult time. However, should NCAA and the Southeastern Conference. a student-athlete choose not to disclose a pregnancy she is responsible for her own POLICY AND PROCEDURE welfare in that regard. Care should be taken In General by the pregnant student-athlete to seek proper Incoming student-athletes will be made aware medical oversight throughout the pregnancy. that the University has a policy regarding The athletics department, in conjunction pregnancy via information provided in the with the team physician, Faculty Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook, both in hard Representative, the SWA, head athletics copy and online, which is then viewable to trainer, Title IX administrator and others parents of student-athletes. The entire policy designated by the Chancellor, will regularly is contained in the athletics department review student-athlete pregnancy Policy and Procedure Manual. A brief and parenting cases as they occur to overview of this topic by the athletic trainer monitor compliance with this policy. or team physician will take place during orientation activities conducted by each In the Event of Pregnancy team. In addition, student-athletes and In the event that a student-athlete becomes staff may reference the NCAA’s Pregnant pregnant, she will be informed of several and Parenting Student-Athletes, Resources important points. First, all medical information and Model Policies (http://www.ncaa.org/ is protected by the Health Insurance sites/default/fi les/PregnancyToolkit.pdf). Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and no public release of personally identifi able Athletics personnel who suspect that a health information about pregnancy student-athlete is pregnant should report without written, timely authorization from their concerns to the team physician so that the student-athlete will occur. The full pregnancy and parenting support options departmental policy regarding pregnancy may be discussed. Teammates may also seek the counsel of team medical personnel. 51 will be reviewed and discussed in person on the team, including all term-related with the student-athlete and the SWA. activities, unless the student-athlete’s physician or other medical caregiver certifi es The SWA will reiterate that the student- that participation is not medically safe. A athlete’s membership on the team is protected. pregnant student-athlete may continue The athletics department will not terminate to participate in a limited manner on the or reduce a student-athlete’s athletics aid team, including all team-related activities, because of the student-athlete’s pregnancy, unless the student-athlete’s physician or marital or parental status during the term other medical caregiver certifi es that partial of the award. Students may take a medical participation is not medically safe. Medically pregnancy leave, and at the end of that leave necessary absences from team activities due they will be reinstated to the same status to pregnancy shall be considered excused they had before leave. Renewal of athletics absences. Pregnant and formerly pregnant aid for a pregnant, formerly pregnant, or students who wish to continue to participate parenting student-athlete will occur so long in athletics are entitled to assistance and as the student-athlete is in good academic rehabilitation on the same basis as such standing, has and continues to comply with assistance is provided to student-athletes applicable university, department and team with other temporary disabilities. No coach or conduct policies remains engaged with other athletics staff member shall suggest to our athletics department and meets NCAA any student-athlete that his or her continued eligibility standards. Returning students participation on a team will be affected in any may be evaluated in the same manner way by pregnancy or parental or marital status. as any other team member to determine their specifi c position on the team. The student-athlete should be informed of the risks to the health of the student-athlete as The athletics department will help the well as the fetus. As outlined in the NCAA pregnant or parenting student-athlete to plan Sports Medicine Handbook, Guideline 3b: for his or her continued academic progress. Participation by the Pregnant Student-Athlete It will be communicated to the pregnant provides a list of warning signs to terminate student-athlete that the institution has the exercise during pregnancy. The student- ability to approve a one-year extension of athlete should be aware of these warning her fi ve-year period of eligibility for reasons signs and encouraged to seek medical care of pregnancy. Such an extension does not and evaluation should any of these signs occur: preclude the use of a medical hardship waiver. • Vaginal Bleeding Medical Issues The athletics department will only require • Shortness of breath prior to exercise a pregnant or parenting student-athlete’s • Dizziness physician to certify physical and emotional fi tness as a condition for participating in • Headache athletics when such certifi cation is required • Chest pain of student-athletes who experience other temporary disabilities. The pregnant or • Calf pain or swelling parenting student-athlete may fully participate

52 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 • Pre-term labor confi dentiality, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or • Decreased fetal movement expulsion from the university. The athletics • Amniotic fl uid leakage department will also take appropriate remedial action to correct the situation. • Muscle weakness Any member of the athletics department The athletics department will evaluate who becomes aware of conduct that violates provision of health benefi ts in accordance with this policy should report the conduct to the NCAA and University policies and procedures. appropriate offi cial, such as the SWA/Deputy Post-Pregnancy Title IX Coordinator or the campus Title IX The athletics department will help the administrator. The athletics department student-athlete return to the sport after and university will make every effort to pregnancy and during parenting, if the prevent public disclosure of the names of student-athlete desires, by assisting to obtain all parties involved, except to the extent access to parenting support resources that necessary to carry out an investigation. are available to all students at MU. The Retaliation is specifi cally prohibited against student-athlete’s medical record should be anyone who complains about pregnancy updated appropriately and medical clearance or parental status discrimination, even to participate should be granted by the team if the person was in error about the physician if otherwise appropriate based lawfulness of the conduct complained on physical condition, just as prior to any about. The athletics department will take student-athlete’s participation in athletics. steps to prevent any retaliation against Enforcement and Non-Retaliation the individual who made the complaint. The athletics department will not allow a hostile or intimidating environment on the EMERGENCIES basis of pregnancy or parental status to exist. Acts or statements that are hostile EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AT HOME: toward pregnancy or parenting, or that 1. The 911 emergency number should be shun or shame the student-athlete due to called if a life-threatening situation occurs. pregnancy or parental status, will not be tolerated. Such conduct prevents an individual 2. If it is not a life threatening situation, but from effectively participating in, or denies requires emergency care, call either of a person the benefi ts of, the educational the below hospitals and state you are a opportunities provided by this institution. University of Missouri student-athlete: Any member of the athletics department found University of Missouri Women’s to have violated this policy by threatening to and Children’s Hospital withhold or withholding athletics participation Emergency Room, 875-9400 or an athletics award, by harassing a University of Missouri Hospital/ student-athlete on the basis of pregnancy Clinics Emergency Room, 882- or parenting status, or by breaching medical 8091, 882-8092, or 882-8093

53 3. A staff athletic trainer should be 2. If a visiting student-athlete is travel ing contacted as soon as possible and given with either a team physician or an athletic details of the incident. The athletic trainer trainer, they will be allowed to handle the will then notify the appropriate personnel. injury according to their own policies, and the staff and facilities at the University PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS of Missouri will be at their disposal. Participation in any practice or contest of 3. If the visiting team is traveling with neither any sport is not permitted until the student- a team physician nor an athletic trainer, athlete has a physical examination. All the University of Missouri athletic training student-athletes’ medical history, insurance staff will offer their services to the visiting information, substance abuse screening coach. The athletic trainer should talk consent, liability waiver, and authorization to the coach before the beginning of the to release information forms are kept on fi le contest and determine his or her wishes (walk-on student-athletes must provide proof if an injury should occur. Regardless of physical examination and private health of the extent of the coach’s medical care coverage). The pre-participation physical knowledge, he/she is responsible for the examination will be REQUIRED for all incoming injured student-athlete. However, if an (freshmen and transfers) Mizzou student- injury occurs and medical care is rendered, athletes. The initial physical examination will the attending physician assumes the be conducted by a University of Missouri Team ultimate responsibility for treatment. Physician and will include a standardized, comprehensive health history, immunization 4. When visiting teams arrive for contests history as defi ned by the current Center at the University of Missouri, the for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), athletic trainer assigned to the event guidelines and a relevant physical examination should contact their athletic trainer and/ with a strong emphasis on the cardiovasular, or physician and explain the services neurologic and musculoskeletal evaluation. available to them while on campus. After the intital physical examination, an 5. Unless otherwise requested, the visiting updated history will be performed annually. team will receive the services according All physical examinations will be performed to the guidelines established by the SEC on campus within the confi nes of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Sports. University of Missouri Health Science Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO VISITING TEAMS 1. If a visiting student-athlete is injured on the University of Missouri campus while participating in an intercollegiate sport, he/she will be afforded the same medical care as any University of Missouri student-athlete.

54 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Medical Care

All student-athletes who suffer an injury does not have insurance coverage. The form or illness and receive treatment for this must be completed to allow the athletic trainer injury must have a certifi ed athletic trainer, to process any possible future insurance prior to treatment, screen the injury or claims. This will also assist the athletic trainer illness. Any subsequent bills must be in coordinating medical benefi ts through screened for legitimacy and liability, and local physicians and hospitals regarding will be governed by University Policy injuries that may occur. If a student-athlete Guidelines, as well as NCAA rules. fails to keep or provide suffi cient notice of cancellation for an appointment made with INSURANCE a non-team physician, the student-athlete All insurance charges billed to a student- will be charged for the cost of the visit. athlete must be processed and paid (or denied) All University of Missouri student-athletes by the student’s primary insurance company suffering an injury or illness requiring before the University’s insurance company physician referral for diagnosis and/or can act. All walk-ons MUST have proof of treatment for said injury or illness must be insurance before being allowed to practice screened by a University of Missouri certifi ed or compete at the University of Missouri. An athletic trainer prior to physician referral. insurance questionnaire form must be in the Unless proper permission is granted by the student-athlete’s fi le in the Athletic Training Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine, Room, even if the (scholarship) student-athlete or his designee, medical expenses incurred

55 as a result of said injury or illness will be the sole responsibility of the student-athlete.

SUMMER CARE Student-athletes are covered during the summer semester only for injuries incidental to participation.

POST-ELIGIBILITY CARE With regard to any injuries received incidental to participation, a student-athlete may request treatment for up to one year from the end of the student-athlete’s fi nal year of eligibility. Treatment must be arranged through the Mizzou Sports Medicine Staff, and the University of Missouri team physicians.

56 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Substance Abuse Education

MEDICAL PHONE NUMBERS care advice concerning drug usage, and to assist any student-athlete with a Life Threatening substance abuse problem in order to Emergencies ...... 911 identify and correct the problem. Ambulance ...... 911 It is not the purpose of these policies Emergency Room– and procedures to ensure or punish University Hospital ...... 882-8091 any student-athlete who in good faith participates in this program. Emergency Room– Women’s and Children’s OBJECTIVES Hospital ...... 875-9400 1. To educate the student-athlete MATC Athletic Training regarding the dangers of Room ...... 882-2375 substance misuse and abuse. 2. To prevent through education the misuse SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION AND and abuse of chemical substances. SCREENING PROGRAM 3. To identify through periodic screening The purpose of the Mizzou program is those student-athletes who may be education: to inform student-athletes involved in substance misuse and abuse. of the dangers of substance abuse, to bring to their attention the best health

57 4. To recommend and provide confi dential 4. Under separate cover, the director of counseling for those individuals with the laboratory outlined in #3 (above) substance abuse or substance abuse- will provide written test results to related problems. It is the express purpose the Associate Athletic Director/ of the program to provide assistance Sports Medicine, who are required to the student-athlete in solving any under this program to preserve the substance abuse problems encountered confi dentiality of all test fi ndings. while at the University of Missouri. 5. The head coach, Associate Athletic PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES Director/Sports Medicine, and Director of Athletics will have a confi dential 1. Each year a series of sub stance meeting with any student-athlete abuse education presentations will testing positive. Appropriate steps will be made to educate all student- be taken at this time to recommend athletes about the dangers of sub- and provide the student-athlete with stance misuse and abuse. Attendance the proper counseling, treatment and at these meetings is mandatory. rehabilitation program necessary 2. MU student-athletes, including those on to assist the student in solving the medical and post-eligible scholarships, problem. No information will be released will be required to sign a consent form at any time regarding any student- (pages SA-40) once each academic year. athlete’s participation in counseling, This form gives the sports medicine staff treatment, or rehabilitation program. permission to collect and test his/her 6. If the Associate Athletic Director/ urine for the presence of certain drugs at Sports Medicine and/or team physician such times as testing is required under determine that the student-athlete is not this program during the academic year. At complying with the recommendation of the recommendation of the team physician, the team physician, the student-athlete’s blood samples may also be collected for name will be referred to the head coach the purpose of substance screening. and the Director of Athletics who will 3. An approved independent collection decide what further action, if any, shall team, will conduct collections of samples. be appropriate. The head coach and the Appropriate steps will be taken to Director of Athletics shall not disclose ensure proper collection, identifi cation their action or information leading and confi dentiality during the testing to their action except as required by of samples. Each individual sample will University policy, NCAA or Conference be coded to provide anonymity and to rules or other legal requirements. avoid any possibility of identifi cation 7. The Associate Athletic Director/Sports error. An appropriate accredited Medicine will keep confi dential records laboratory will conduct the testing. Drug of all test fi ndings, as well as the screening tests will be for selected actions taken based on these fi ndings. substances included in the current When substance abuse counseling year’s NCAA “Banned Drug List.”

58 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 is involved, written notifi cation that 2. Second Positive Test: The Director such counseling was received will be of Athletics, head coach, Associate a part of these medical records. Athletic Director/Sports Medicine, and the team physician will be notifi ed of 8. Copies of the policy will be made available the second positive test result. The to all members of the Department of Director of Athletics (or designee) and Athletics staff, and other persons at the the head coach, along with the Associate discretion of the Director of Athletics. Athletic Director/Sports Medicine and EFFECT OF POSITIVE DRUG TEST RESULTS team physician will have a confi dential meeting with any student-athlete who 1. First Positive Test: The Director of tests positive. The student-athlete has Athletics, head coach, Associate Athletic the option to request that one person Director/Sports Medicine, and the team of his or her choosing may accompany physician will be notifi ed of the positive him/her to this meeting. The student- The Director of Athletics (or designee) and athlete will be required to notify his/ the head coach, along with the Associate her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) or Athletic Director/Sports Medicine and spouse of the second positive test result team physician, will have a confi dential in the presence of the Associate Athletic meeting with any student-athlete who Director/Sports Medicine. The student- tests positive. The student-athlete has athlete will be required to participate in the option to request that one person of a substance abuse treatment program, his or her choosing may accompany him/ which has been reviewed and approved her to this meeting, the student-athlete by the team physician and the Director and Associate Athletic Director/Sports of Athletics and will be suspended from Medicine will contact the parent(s), legal any play and practice for a minimum guardian(s) or spouse to inform them of seven days. The student-athlete of the nature of the positive test. The must provide proof that the treatment student-athlete may be required to program was successfully completed. participate in a substance abuse Refusal to participate in the substance treatment program, which has been abuse treatment program, (if required), reviewed and approved by the team as set forth in this paragraph may be physician and the Director of Athletics. treated as a third positive test result. The student-athlete will be subject to 3. Third Positive Test: Any student-athlete unannounced follow-up drug testing who tests positive for a third time will for one year after the date of the immediately be dropped from the athletics fi rst violation. Refusal to participate program. Any existing athletic fi nancial aid in the substance abuse treatment will be terminated at the end of the time program, (if required), as set forth for which it was initially committed and in this paragraph may be treated will not be renewed the following year. as a second positive test result. Any student-athlete legally charged with the sale, pur chase, transfer or possession

59 of illegal drugs may be suspended from athlete or others as a result of said student- practice and play until he/she is cleared athlete’s current drug usage. However, all of those charges. Conviction of a student- student-athletes who self-report substance athlete of sale, pur chase, transfer or abuse will not be exempted from standard possession charges may result in immediate drug screening procedures as outlined in dismissal from his/her team and in the loss #8 (above), nor will they be exempted from of all athletically related fi nancial aid. procedures outlined in steps 1, 2 and 3 (above) if the results of the future test are positive. No punitive action will be taken by the department of athletics in those cases where a CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE SCREENING student-athlete spontaneously self reports his/ PROCEDURES her own personal misuse or abuse of chemical 1. The student-athlete will enter the substances and seeks professional help to testing site and will provide proof correct the behavior prior to an initial positive of identity. A number will have been drug test result. Such a self-disclosure may be assigned to each student-athlete at a made to the Director of Athletics (or designee), prearranged time prior to his/her testing. to an athletic trainer or a team physician. 2. A student-athlete will be given an implied In all cases, coaches will not be informed if a consent form, or he/she may have been student-athlete voluntarily seeks professional given one previously to read, sign, date assistance for the purpose of rectifying a and have witnessed; if not, he/she will substance misuse or abuse problem, unless in read and complete as mentioned above. the opinion of the team physician, a clear and imminent health risk exists for the student-

60 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 3. Upon completion of above pro cedure, perceived irregularities in the process the student-athlete will be given two must be characterized and recorded assigned specimen bottles with numbers on the implied consent form. on campus and sides of the sealed 6. If the student-athlete refuses to specimen bottles. The student-athlete provide urine or fails to appear, the will be asked to verify the validity of his/ student-athlete will thereby render her number. A professional observer will himself/herself ineligible. accompany the student-athlete to the voiding station for the spilling of urine 7. After the last student-athlete has been into the specimen bottle. The door must processed, the samples will be picked up remain open, and the observer must by the laboratory and analyzed accordingly. be in attendance at all times during If a positive result occurs, an alternative the voiding. The specimen bottle will test is administered. If the alternative be returned to the pick-up station for test is also positive, the original positive validation of name and number and placed result stands. If the alternative test in properly supervised storage area. is negative, the result is negative. 4. If the student-athlete is unable to void, he/ she is instructed to drink water or other fl uids that are available. The fl uids must be caffeine-free and alcohol-free. At the appropriate time, the student-athlete will inform the testing supervisor that he/she is capable of voiding and the observer will accompany him/her to the voiding station. 5. Upon completion of the voiding process, the observer will sign the student- athlete’s implied consent form certifying that there were no irregularities. Any

61 Additional Department Information

STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. NCAA legislation permits student-athletes to earn legitimate on and off-campus 3. The employer may not provide employment income during the regular transportation to and from work unless academic year and summer months. it is a service available to all employees. International student-athletes are Remember—failure to report employment restricted per federal guidelines to could jeopardize your athletics eligibility! on-campus employment only. STUDENT-ATHLETE HOUSING Before commencing employment, you must complete an Intent to Work statement UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS describing the purpose and nature of your If you did not live in a residence hall last year, employment. You must also verify that and you wish to live in one this year, you must during the course of your employment, you log onto http://reslife.missouri.edu to fi ll out will adhere to applicable NCAA rules and a new student housing contract or contact MU Athletics Department policies and the Residential Life Offi ce for assistance. procedures. Employment forms may be accessed and completed on JumpForward. Renewals RULES OF EMPLOYMENT If you lived in a residence hall last year, and you wish to live on-campus again, you must 1. You may not be compensated by complete the online housing renewal process. your employer for the value you add Visit the Residential Life website http://reslife. to his or her business due to your missouri.edu to sign your housing contract. reputation as a student-athlete. Be sure to pay attention to renewal dates 2. You must be compensated only for and deadlines as all contracts submitted work actually performed and at a rate past the cutoff date will not be accepted.

62 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 RESIDENTIAL LIFE: THE RULES OF THE Champions keep their ID with them at all GAME times! Do not give your ID to anyone! Your ID will give you access to your residence The Department of Residential Life at MU hall and to your room (if you live in a hall is committed to offering you a safe and with electronic locks). Always leave your secure environment for living and learning. doors locked! Your meal plan points are also Residential Life staff works 24/7 to help loaded onto your ID for use in the dining you achieve personal and academic success. facility. Please keep in mind that excessive Each residence hall has a front desk and temporary card checkouts or lockouts a staff member on call available to help will result in charges. If you lose your ID, you with general questions, lock outs, report it immediately to the ID offi ce at maintenance requests, academic concerns, 573-882-1871. During the weekends, call roommate confl icts, and emergencies. 573-882-2050. (For more information, please MU Tigers that want to be residence visit http://doit.missouri.edu/id-cards/ hall champions follow these rules: student.html or read your Tiger Guide). Champions listen to coach! Just like in the Champions don’t use physical or verbal athletic fi eld or court, your residence hall violence! There is zero tolerance for fi ghting, has a coach that will guide you through the altercations, harassment, any kind of physical road of success. Your Hall Coordinator (HC) abuse or non-consensual sexual contact in the is your residence hall coach. The HC is a residence halls. If someone is giving you a hard full time professional staff member who time, you need to immediately contact the coordinates the educational, social, and student staff in your fl oor, front desk, or Hall physical environments for a residence hall. Coordinator. In case of emergencies contact The HC also explains and upholds University MUPD immediately at 573-882-7201 (Please and Residential Life policies and meets with read your Tiger Guide for more information). hall residents about the conduct process Champions keep their rooms clean! Our if necessary. The HC supervises a team of student staff and custodial staff will be Community Advisors (CAs), Peer Advisors checking your rooms periodically to make sure (PAs), and Leadership Advisors (LAs) who that they are clean. During health and safety are student staff members that live in your checks, a pair of staff members will stop by fl oors and are available to help you with any your room to ensure that there are no potential academic or personal questions or concerns dangers, visible policy/law violations, and that that you may have throughout the year. your living space is a safe place. Staff will Champions check their e-mail every day! NOT rummage through your belongings, open Just as you check your Facebook or Twitter drawers, closets, etc. or move furniture. If account on a daily basis, you also need to you are not home and your door is unlocked check your Mizzou e-mail account every when the student staff members arrive, they day. While e-mail is not the only method will lock your door as they leave. If you live in that we use to communicate with you, a suite style hall, the custodial staff will clean Residential Life will periodically send your bathroom every 2 weeks (Specifi c times you important information via e-mail. and dates will be posted in your fl oors). Please

63 be courteous with custodial staff as they work hard to keep your bathrooms clean! Champions don’t tamper with fi re equipment! Tampering with or theft of fi re safety equipment, including tampering with or discharging fi re extinguishers; disabling bells/horns; activating a fi re alarm when no emergency exists; covering or removing the batteries of individual smoke detectors; hanging objects from or decorating sprinkler heads in rooms or halls will result in termination of the Residential Life contract and suspension of the residence hall (Please check your Tiger Guide for more information). Champions don’t bring any type of candles to the residence Your guests should not bring alcohol hall. Possession of a candle usually results or drugs to the residence halls either. in residence hall probation. If your candle is Remember that you are responsible for left lit and unattended, you can be suspended the behavior of your guests! (Please check from the residence hall! (Please check your Tiger Guide for more information). your Tiger Guide for more information). Champions don’t bring any kind of weapons, Champions participate in all fi re, tornado, and ammunition, or explosives to the residence emergency securing drills. It is very important hall. Fire arms, BB guns, air soft guns, bullets, to participate in all emergency drills…they fi reworks, brass knuckles, bows and arrows, can save your life! Your residence hall staff knives (blades with more than 4 inches), schedules a fi re, tornado, and emergency amongst other objects are not permitted securing drill once per semester. Please in the residence hall. Any object that could contact your Hall Coordinator if you will potentially infl ict injury or cause harm that is need any special ADA accommodations used in a threatening, careless or aggressive during drills and/or real emergencies. manner will be considered a weapon, Champions don’t bring alcohol, drugs, and/ regardless of intent. Possession of any of or paraphernalia to the residence hall. these items will usually result in suspension Alcohol and drugs and/or paraphernalia from the residence hall (Please check your are not permitted in the residence halls. Tiger Guide for a full list of prohibited items).

64 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 Champions respect the residence hall quiet Student-athletes on “room and board” hours. Don’t be too loud when your neighbors scholarships will receive a stipend at are trying to sleep or study. Quiet hours the beginning of each month via direct begin no later than 11:00 P.M. (earlier hours deposit through your student account. are encouraged) and end no earlier than 9:00 VACATION PERIOD HOUSING AND MEAL A.M. daily. Courtesy hours are in place 24 MONIES hours a day. If someone asks you to lower your volume, you are expected to comply. If you are required to stay in Columbia for practice or competition, your Champions sign-up with the residence hall coach will provide information front desk to stay for Thanksgiving, winter, and regarding your housing and meals. spring breaks. (This only applies to residents of Defoe-Graham Hall, Dogwood Hall, Galena Hall, PARKING RULES FOR SG-6 Hawthorn Hall, and South Hall, Tiger Diggs and TRUE Scholars House). For safety reasons, The University of Missouri Division of please remember that you cannot have Parking and Transportation oversee all overnight visitors to your room during breaks. lots on campus. The Athletic Department does not own lot SG-6 (immediately east Champions are positive leaders and get of the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex), involved! Your residence hall offers many and therefore does not control it. educational opportunities to interact with University faculty and staff. You can also Student-Athletes must have a share your voice and serve your community parking pass to park in lot SG-6 (not to mention a great resume builder too!) • Acceptable passes can be any Residence by participating in our hall government Hall, regular lot or commuter pass organizations. Contact the student staff member in your fl oor or Hall Coordinator if • Passes can be purchased at Parking and you are interested in getting involved! Transportation: Level 2 Turner Ave Garage. This document is not intended to be a The lot can and will be towed/ substitute for the Tiger Guide information, ticketed at any time but it is meant to support and highlight some Any towing fees and tickets important sections of the Tiger Guide. You are received are the sole responsibility responsible for reading your entire Tiger Guide. of the student-athlete to pay You will have a Tiger Guide copy available in your room when you check-in. If you don’t get a All parking rules and regulations remain copy, make sure to contact hall staff to get one. in effect on campus lots. Vehicles parked in driveways and in other OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING designated “No Parking” areas are With the approval of your head coach, subject to ticketing and towing. you may live off-campus in an apartment or accredited fraternity/sorority.

65 ATHLETIC BUSINESS OFFICE 3. Check in at the designated desk with the bookstore respresentative. You OFFICE LOCATION must have your student I.D. AND HOURS 4. The Customer Service Representative The Athletic Business Offi ce is located in will provide you with your books. You Mizzou Arena Suite 200 South Entrance will review your books and check out and is open from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., on the lower level of the bookstore. Monday through Friday. The offi ce is open during the lunch hour for your convenience. 5. Then, go to the student-athlete specialty charge line on the upper level to check out. SCHOLARSHIP CHECK DEPOSIT SCHEDULE Holds on your student account will prevent you from getting your books. You 1. NUMBER OF STIPENDS: If you receive will need to make sure you take care of a scholarship stipend, you will receive any “Personal Responsibility Fees” (i.e. ten equal stipends each year. parking tickets, laundry charges, EZ 2. STIPENDS ARE DIRECT DEPOSITED Charge, etc) prior to getting your books. THROUGH YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT. If you drop a class, you will need to return 3. Stipends being processing approximately the book to Mizzou Made Academics. on the 28th day of the month, so that your BOOK RETURN POLICIES stipend should be deposited into your bank account around the fi rst of the month. This After the conclusion of each semester, process can take trhee to fi ve business student-athletes may return their required days. If the 28th falls on weekend, this course-related books for personal may cause a later deposit date. The fi rst use or sale back to the bookstore. stipend in August and the fi rst stipend in January will process approximately 10 days prior to the fi rst day of classes, so it should deposit around the start of the term. TEXTBOOK BUYING STUDENT-ATHLETE TEXTBOOK-BUYING PROCEDURE 1. Go to the lower level of the University Bookstore to the Textbook area. Please try to attend the pick-up time scheduled for your team by your Mizzou Made coordinator. 2. Go to one of the computers located near the service desk and print out your schedule.

66 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE schedule come fi rst. We will do our best to coordinate media requests accordingly. WHAT WE DO! Before granting an interview, please Link student-athletes, coaches and contact the strategic communications administrators with the media staff member assigned to your team. Provide timely, accurate coverage If you feel overloaded with interviews of Mizzou Athletics or need advice on handling the media, Provide team news and updates to PLEASE ASK! We want to help! fans and media about our programs We are at your service seven days a via social media channels. week! If a media question comes up, it Coordinate interviews. is okay to call us at work or home.

Serve information needs of reporters. WHERE TO FIND US! Compile statistics, photos and historical records. (573) 882-3241 Hearnes Center (Third fl oor) WHAT WE BELIEVE!

It is to everyone’s benefi t to provide great service to the media, yet we realize that your studies, team practice and competition

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SPORT DIRECTORY Sport Contact E-Mail Cell Baseball Shawn Davis [email protected] 573-268-4275 Men’s Basketball Patrick Crawford [email protected] 573-808-6050 Women’s Basketball R.J. Layton [email protected] 765-491-5348 Cross Country Andrew Melroe [email protected] 651-343-3272 Football Chad Moller [email protected] 573-268-3110 Shawn Davis [email protected] 573-268-4275 Men’s Golf Patrick Crawford [email protected] 573-808-6050 Women’s Golf Andy Oldenburg oldenburga!missouri.edu 314-954-2400 Gymnastics Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Soccer Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Softball Andy Oldenburg [email protected] 314-954-2400 Swimming & Diving Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Tennis R.J. Layton [email protected] 765-491-5348 Track & Field Andrew Melroe [email protected] 651-343-3272 Wrestling Andrew Melroe [email protected] 651-343-3272 Volleyball Andy Oldenburg [email protected] 314-954-2400

67 TICKET OFFICE right doors marked “Mizzou Basketball” with your valid Mizzou student ID. COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION TO HOME CONTESTS • For all other regular season home events, present your valid Mizzou student ID at All Mizzou students receive free the event gates/doors for admission. admission to regular season home athletic events with the exception POSTSEASON EVENTS of football and men’s basketball. Tickets for post season events must For football and men’s basketball be purchased. A Mizzou student ID regular season home games, eligible cannot be used as admission to any student-athletes may receive receive postseason event hosted by Mizzou. complementary admission. COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS FOR YOUR • For football, enter at gate 5W with SPORT your valid Mizzou student ID. According to NCAA rules, you may receive • For men’s basketball, enter at the north up to four complimentary admissions side of Mizzou Arena through the far per event in your sport (six for SEC and NCAA postseason competition).

68 Student-Athlete Handbook 2017-18 NCAA rules prohibit the sale or Guests must enter at the designated exchange of your complimentary gate no later than 30 minutes admissions for items of value. after the start of the event.

You must be eligible to compete to Your guests should support our athletes receive complimentary admissions. by wearing black and gold and conduct themselves appropriately at all events. The admissions may be given to your teammates, but must be TIGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND (TSF) identifi ed prior to the event by the participating student-athlete. MISSION OF THE TSF

Guests must show a valid picture The mission of the TSF is to provide more ID to be admitted to any event. than $11 million in annual scholarship support for Mizzou student-athletes and to generate OBTAINING COMPLIMENTARY private funding for endowments, capital ADMISSIONS projects and other needs as prioritized by

Submit guests for approval on JumpForward. the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Once approved, assign the guest(s) to The TSF is made up of 7,000-plus the appropriate competition pass list donors from across Missouri and throughout the United States. The ticket window for assigning guests are noted on JumpForward. No guest The University of Missouri does not assignments will be approved thereafter. receive state appropriated funds to operate its intercollegiate athletics COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS GATES: programs, thus, similar to private business,

Football: North side of stadium at the Mizzou Athletics Department must Gate 1, next to the Ticket Offi ce. operate solely from what revenue it generates. Every dollar contributed is Men’s and Women’s Basketball: North used for scholarship expenses, tuition, side of Mizzou Arena through the far right fees, room and board, and other academic doors marked “Missouri Basketball.” resources for the more than 550 young

Baseball: Ticket sales booth men and women student-athletes who at Taylor Stadium. attend the University of Missouri.

Softball: Ticket sales booth The donors’ total commitment to the at University Field. Tiger Scholarship Fund is critically important to making Missouri the Sports at Hearnes Center: Press top athletics program in the SEC. gate doors on East side. Student-athletes are encouraged to INFORMATION FOR YOUR GUESTS volunteer to assist with Tiger Scholarship

All guests must have a valid Fund events such as the annual photo ID for admission. Thank-A-Thon, and a variety of donor hospitality events. These activities

69 give student-athletes opportunities to VARSITY M ASSOCIATION interact with TSF members, practice Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! public speaking, and attend fun events. The Varsity M Association is a MUAA affi liate MIZZOU STUDY ABROAD group for former letter winners. Varsity M Each year, a growing number of University of strives to uphold the mission of the athletic Missouri students are adding an international department by supporting the athletic and dimension to their educations by studying overall development of current student- abroad. During 2013–14, over 1,200 Mizzou athletes while maintaining a strong sense students completed degree requirements in of inclusion and pride in being a Tiger. more than 42 countries worldwide. Nearly Varsity M honors deserving Student- all Mizzou scholarships, as well as state athletes weekly for academic, athletic and federal fi nancial aid, can be applied and social achievements. toward the cost of study abroad. If you plan ahead, you can graduate in four years and Members enjoy a variety of benefi ts including still study in another country. Talk to your newsletters, parking and tailgating on academic adviser if you are interested in football Saturdays and other special events. studying abroad. For additional information Annually the Varsity M recognizes graduating on Mizzou’s overseas study options, visit student-athletes during the graduation the MU International Center website luncheon and is an available resource at: www.international.missouri.edu for graduating Tiger student-athletes. RECYCLE The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as a part of its core value of Social Responsibility encourages all of our student athletes to make use of the recyclable containers provided around the Sports Park as well as within individual locker rooms. ICA is joining with the University of Missouri Campus and the City of Columbia in an effort to raise our awareness and interest in environmental issues which affect us all. The fi rst step in this program is to encourage each of us to make a concerted effort in our personal and public lives to recycle those things which we use every day. Glass, aluminum and plastic are all items which can easily be reused keeping them out of our landfi lls, saving energy and maximizing our use of natural resources. Please pitch in to help out.

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