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2021 - 22 Student-Athlete Handbook Page 1 of 28 Student Athlete Handbook 2021-2022 I. Quick Facts (4) II. Contact Information (5) • Athletic Administration • Support Staff • Coaches III. Mission Statements (7) • University • Department IV. Governing Bodies (8) • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics • Champions of Character • California Pacific Conference • Student Athlete Advisory Committee V. Academics (11) • Academic Requirements • Study Table • Study Table Rules • Tutorial Policy • Student Athlete Learning Assistants • Student Athlete Learning Center • Academic Advising • Priority Registration • Academic Standing • Reinstatement VI. Student Athlete Eligibility (12) • Athletic Participation • Initial Eligibility • Freshman Eligibility • Continuing Eligibility • Transfer Eligibility • Release Policy • Terms of Eligibility • Eligibility Infractions • Important Eligibility Notes Page 2 of 28 VII. Student Athlete Conduct and Ethics (15) • Student Athlete Conduct & Responsibilities • Social Media Policy • Sportsmanship • Dress Code • Drug and Alcohol Policy • Tobacco Products • Gambling Policy • Harassment • Hazing • Academic Integrity • Criminal Violation • Disciplinary Appeals Process • Student Athlete Hosts VIII. Department Policies (20) • Athletic Equipment Policy • Travel Regulations • Selection and Dismissal of a Student Athlete • Attendance Policy • Procedure for Missed Classes Due to Competition • Media Guidelines IX. Sports Medicine and Athletic Training (23) • Athletic Training Room General Information • Insurance Coverage • Procedures and Injury Management • Drug/Alcohol Education and Testing Policy X. Financial Aid (26) • General • Athletic Grant In Aid • Federal Work Study XI. Academic & Events Calendar (28) • Fall 2020 • Spring 2021 XII. Appendix (29) • Appendix A: Drug Education & Testing Policy • Appendix B: NAIA Banned Substances Page 3 of 28 Section I: Quick Facts Founded 2019 Address 92 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233 Enrollment 470 Vice President Sue Wilcox Nickname Buccaneers Colors Maroon & Gold Department Phone: (480) 923-0017 Campus website http://www.park.edu/ Athletic website http://www.gilbert.parkathletics.edu/ Athletics Facebook Park University Gilbert Athletics Athletics Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat @parkbuccaneers Affiliations Affiliation National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference California Pacific (Cal Pac) Conference Members Benedictine University at Mesa California State University Maritime Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University La Sierra University Marymount California University Pacific Union College Park University Gilbert Providence Christian College Sierra Nevada College Simpson University Soka University of America University of Antelope Valley University of California Merced Page 4 of 28 Section II: Contact Information Administration Name Position Phone Email Jeff Fore Director of Athletics (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Karin Gadberry Assistant Athletic Dir (480) 923-0018 [email protected] TBA Athletic Operations Mgr. TBA Support Staff Name Position Phone Email Amy Devies Head Athletic Trainer (480) 923-0039 [email protected] Natasha Anderson Assistant Athletic Trainer (480) 923-0039 [email protected] Carra Jackson Administrative Assistant (480) 923- [email protected] Preston English Sports Information Director (480) 923-0013 [email protected] Brandon Genson GA Asst Sports Information (480) 923-0013 [email protected] Mike Swaboda Faculty Athletics Rep (480) 923-0028 [email protected] Dana Frasca Sr. Director Academic Support (480) 923-0021 [email protected] Pamela Willis Mentor-Academic Support (480) 923-0021 [email protected] Grant Shinagawa Mentor-Academic Support (480) 923-0021 [email protected] Coaches Name Position Phone Email Men’s Basketball Gordon Stubblefield Head Coach (480) 923-0014 [email protected] Tony Jones Assistant Coach (480) 923-0014 David Morales Graduate Assistant (480) 923-0014 [email protected] Women’s Basketball Jeff Fore Head Coach (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Carra Jackson Assistant Coach (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Mike Dominguez Assistant Coach (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Britany Jackson Assistant Coach (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Ben York Assistant Coach (480) 923-0017 [email protected] Men & Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Branden McMaster Head Coach (480) 923-0030 [email protected] TBA Assistant Coach (480) 923-0030 Jayden Emerson Graduate Assistant (480) 923-0030 [email protected] Kaitlyn Kelly Graduate Assistant (480) 923-0030 Savannah Coleman Assistant Coach (480) 923-0030 Men’s Soccer Jonas Tanzer Head Coach (480) 923-0015 [email protected] Bradley Trella Assistant Coach (480) 923-0015 [email protected] Logan Sanchez Assistant Coach (480) 923-0015 [email protected] Women’s Soccer Jack Hartley Head Coach (480) 923-0015 [email protected] Nicole Slade Assistant Coach (480) 923-0015 [email protected] Page 5 of 28 TBA Graduate Assistant (480) 923-0015 Lasse Binder Assistant Coach (480) 923-0015 Zac Wheeler Assistant Coach (480) 923-0015 Men’s / Women’s Golf Brandon Gordon Head Coach (480) 923-0004 [email protected] Mariola Szmit Assistant Coach (480) 923-0004 [email protected] Men’s and Women’s Volleyball / Beach Volleyball Clay Webb Head Coach (480) 923-0016 [email protected] Shawn Close Assistant Coach (480) 923-0016 [email protected] Vince Zanzucchi Assistant Coach (480) 923-0016 [email protected] Justin Marshall Head Beach Coach (480) 923-0016 [email protected] Assistant Coach (480) 923-0016 [email protected] Softball Karen Gadberry Head Coach (480)923-0018 [email protected] Sarah Munger Assistant Coach (480)923-0018 [email protected] Jared Sotelo Graduate Assistant (480)923-0018 [email protected] Jared Sotelo Sr. Assistant Coach (480)923-0018 [email protected] Baseball Kelly Stinnett Head Coach (480) 923-0019 [email protected] Joel Adamson Assistant Coach (480) 923-0019 Ivan Armendariz Assistant Coach (480) 923-0019 Tony Masciangelo Assistant Coach (480) 923-0019 Hunter Hudson Assistant Coach (480) 923-0019 Page 6 of 28 Section III: Mission Statements University Mission Statement Park University transforms lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education Vision Statement Park University will meet learners’ needs for a lifetime Core Values We expect ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions at all levels, to each other and to Park University. We treat all with CIVILITY and RESPECT while being open and honest in our communication. We seek EXCELLENCE in all we do, with passionate learning as our highest priority. We celebrate GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP through our connected learning and working environment, liberal arts education and community stewardship. We embrace INCLUSIVITY that fosters diversity, teamwork and collaboration. We act with INTEGRITY through honesty, efficiency and reliability. Page 7 of 28 Department Mission Statement The Department of Athletics at Park University Gilbert will strive first and foremost to enhance academic and personal growth through athletic involvement. Our mission will be to create an environment in which students and athletes develop skills for life while achieving competitive success. Intercollegiate athletics at Park University Gilbert will provide men and women the chance to develop a diverse set of core values including teamwork, leadership, high ethical standards, sportsmanship, and self-confidence, while stressing the importance of community service. We will be committed to providing coaches who regard themselves as educators, who will motivate each student-athlete to excel in these qualities. Student-Athletes are expected to reflect the excellence of Park University Gilbert and contribute to the quality of life on campus. Park University Gilbert Athletics will look to provide a positive atmosphere where students and athletes are able to display qualities on and off the playing field that can be drawn upon well beyond their time at Park University Gilbert. Section IV: Governing Bodies National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and the principle that athletics serve as an integral part of an education. The student, as the central focus of intercollegiate athletics, shall: accept the responsibility to become an effective, contributing member of society, perform as a positive role model on the campus and in the wider community, fulfill academic responsibilities while progressing steadily toward meeting the requirements for a degree completion and maintain eligibility for participation in every athletic contest. Champions of Character Champions of Character is a nonprofit organization with the mission to change the culture of sports. They seek to replace the current cycle of cheating, trash talking, taunting and out of control behaviors found in today’s sports culture with integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. These Five Core Values are defined as: • Integrity: Internal traits that guide behavior • Respect: Treating others the way you want to be treated • Responsibility: The social force that binds me to the good of the team • Sportsmanship: Following the rules, spirit, and etiquette of athletic