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Table of Contents Purpose of Student Athlete Handbook ......................................... 2 Letter from the Athletic Director ................................................. 2 History of the Athletic Program ................................................... 3 Organizational Chart ................................................................. 3 Scholarship Agreements and Limits ............................................. 4 Scholarship Revocation .............................................................. 4 NJCAA Eligibility ....................................................................... 5 Professional Sports and Agents ................................................... 5 International Sports Competitions ............................................... 6 Financial Aid ............................................................................ 6 College Work Study Programs .................................................... 7 Book Returns/Use Policy ............................................................ 7 Equipment Returns ................................................................... 7 Policy of Non-Discrimination ....................................................... 8 Student Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment ............ 8 Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 12 College Services ....................................................................... 13 Student Code of Conduct ........................................................... 14 ECC Student Athlete Code of Conduct .......................................... 15 NJCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct ...................................... 16 Consequences .......................................................................... 18 Academic Honor Code ............................................................... 19 Student Discipline Policy and Grade Appeals ................................. 20 Student Protection Against Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, and Stalking ............................................................................ 22 Academic Record and Transcripts ................................................ 27 Student Attendance Policy ......................................................... 29 Instructor Withdrawals/Drop ...................................................... 29 Calculating Your GPA ................................................................. 29 Placement Tests ....................................................................... 30 Degree Requirements ................................................................ 31 Transfer Credits from Other Colleges/High School ......................... 31 Transfer to Other College/Release Waiver ..................................... 31 Residency Requirements ............................................................ 32 Keys to Academic Success ......................................................... 32 Learning Center ....................................................................... 33 Required Study Hours ............................................................... 33 Athletic Academic Advisement .................................................... 34 Physical Examination ................................................................ 34 Athletic Training ....................................................................... 34 Concussion Management Plan .................................................... 34 Insurance ................................................................................ 34 Drug and Alcohol Testing ........................................................... 35 Honors and Awards ................................................................... 37 Community Involvement ........................................................... 37 Clinics/Summer Camps and Special Olympics ............................... 38 Fundraising .............................................................................. 38 Time Commitment .................................................................... 38 1 Purpose of Student Athlete Handbook East Central College instructors, staff, and administrators are dedicated to student success. The ECC student athlete handbook is designed to assist student athletes in their orientation to ECC policies and procedures to achieve success while attending ECC. The student athlete at East Central College is just as valuable as every other student who attends the college. A thorough understanding of the expectations of the student athlete along with the understanding of the time commitment it takes to be a successful student athlete at ECC will be covered in this handbook. Letter from the Athletic Director It is the mission of the Athletic Department at East Central College to provide a climate for student athlete achievement in the classroom and on the playing field or court. The first step to reaching your goal as a student athlete is becoming well informed and organized. Each year incoming freshmen are introduced to intercollegiate sports competition and college level courses. Expectations of academic and athletic performance may be different than originally thought. While attending East Central College each athlete will be given a unique opportunity to showcase his or her athletic skills and possibly move on to a four-year college or university. This depends upon a number of factors, but academic success is the key factor to this transfer. By attending all classes, seeking tutorial help in the Learning Center, improving study skills and following principles of time management, reaching this goal will be attainable. The Athletic Department at ECC in conjunction with the faculty, staff and administrators are continually striving to provide the foundation needed for success. Many of our student athletes achieve great things during their tenure at ECC. It is up to you to work to the best of your abilities to reach your personal goals and achieve success! Jay Mehrhoff, Ed.D. Director of Athletics 2 History of the Athletic Program The East Central College Athletic Department began in 1969 with a men’s basketball team. The co-curricular offerings were expanded in the early 1970’s as volleyball, baseball, softball, golf and tennis were started. Women’s basketball was added in 1980 and men’s soccer in 1985. The women’s softball team finished 5th in the NJCAA National Tournament in 1977, 9th in 1994, and returned in 2012 & 2014 with 13th place finishes. The men’s soccer team finished 3rd at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2003. Women’s volleyball finished 13th at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2008 and 2009, 2013 and 11th in 2010. Several distinguished athletic alumni continued their success after ECC. Tom Henke’s career as a Major League Baseball player included stints as a pitcher for the Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals and a World Series Championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. Jack Wagner competed as an individual in the NJCAA National Golf Tournament, and then went on to achieve fame in his acting career. Nickardo Blake, a two time men’s soccer NJCAA All-American in 2008 & 2009, started for the #1 NCAA ranked University of Connecticut men’s soccer team and was drafted by Toronto FC in the MLS Superdraft. He later played for the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in the NASL and had stints with Real Salt Lake in the MLS. Omir Santos, men’s baseball NJCAA All-American in 2001 was drafted by the New York Yankees and spent 15 years in the minors and majors paying for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians. After severe state funding cuts, the athletic department was reduced to two teams in 2001. Men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and men’s baseball were the teams which were cut from the athletic department due to the budget shortfall from the state. Women’s volleyball was reinstated in 2007. Currently, East Central College has three intercollegiate sports teams: men’s soccer, women’s softball, and women’s volleyball. Each team has had recent success and hopes are set high for the future. Women’s soccer has been added for the 2020-21 academic year. Organizational Chart Dr. Jon Bauer, College President Paul Lampe, Interim Vice President, Student Development Dr. Jay Mehrhoff, Director of Athletics Deanne Fiedler, Athletic Dept. Secretary Martin Clayes, Brad Wallach, Lisa Mathes-Peters, Men’s Soccer Coach Women’s Softball Coach Women’s Volleyball Coach TBA, TBA, Lauren Bauer Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach 3 Scholarship Agreements and Limits Students entering into a scholarship agreement are to participate in intercollegiate sports for the period of one academic year. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year at the discretion of the coach and athletic director. The scholarship amount may vary as determined by your coach. You will be notified of this amount when you sign your letter of intent. This scholarship may be revoked at any time throughout the semester by the coach, athletic director or vice president of student development. If you decide not to participate in intercollegiate athletics, this will result in a forfeiture of your scholarship. You will also be required to pay back scholarship money awarded to your account. The maximum amount to be awarded to any person on full scholarship will be 30 total semester hours for fall and spring, college fees and maximum book amount of $1,000. There will be no scholarships for summer school. Extra