Idaho State University
Student-Athlete Handbook 2019-2020 Athletic Department Contacts
Senior Administration Pauline Thiros Director of Athletics [email protected] 208-282-2771 Nancy Graziano Senior Associate Athletic [email protected] 208-282-4503 Director Veronica O'Brien Senior Associate Athletic [email protected] 208-282-3447 Director for Internal Operations/ Senior Woman Administrator Steve Schaack Associate Athletic Director for [email protected] 208-282-2621 External Operations/Director of Media Relations TBA Director of Development Fred Parrish University Business Officer for [email protected] 208-282-2692 Athletics Dr. Caroline "Smitty" NCAA Faculty Athletics [email protected] 208-840-0473 Faure Representative Academic Advising Phil Pleasant Director of Academics [email protected] 208-282-3546 Laureen Orozco Academic Advisor [email protected] 208-282-2575 Jessica Sargent Academic Advisor [email protected] 208-282-3312 Kristian Evans Graduate Assistant [email protected] 208-282-5899 Compliance Cody Sparrow Assistant Athletic Director for [email protected] 208-282-2486 Compliance Blaise Burns Compliance Assistant [email protected] 208-282-3332 Sports Performance Dan Ryan Head Strength & Conditioning [email protected] 208-282-3035 Coach Quintin Kohorst Equipment Director [email protected] 208-282-3373 Natalie Christensen Sports Dietician [email protected] 208-282-3095 Athletic Training Dustin Enslinger Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] 208-282-3408 Brandon Payne Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 208-282-3408 Liz Reinstein Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 208-282-3052 Dani Burningham Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 208-282-3052 Mychaela Parker Graduate Assistant [email protected] 208-282-3052 External Relations Haley Harrison Assistant Director of Media [email protected] 208-282-3651 Relations Jarius Fields Director of Marketing [email protected] 208-282-5781 Donna Hays Executive Director of the Bengal [email protected] 208-282-5773 Athletic Boosters Jon Match Student Assistant for Media [email protected] 208-282-3651 Relations Trey Harmon Student Assistant for Athletics' [email protected] 208-282-5781
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2 Men's Basketball Ryan Looney Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-4552 Jared Phay Associate Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-3361 Joe White Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-4551 Chris McMillian Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-3286 Davis Furman Graduate Assistant [email protected] Women's Basketball Seton Sobolewski Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-3381 Ryan Johnson Associate Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-2801 Katelin King Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-3493 Jazmine Stohr Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-3623
Cross Country Nate Houle Assistant Track Coach/Head [email protected] 208-282-3297 Cross Country Coach [email protected] Greg Lowing Assistant Coach
Football Rob Phenicie Head Coach/Wide Receivers [email protected] 208-282-2704 Roger Cooper Associate Head Coach/ [email protected] 208-282-2704 Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Mike Ferriter Offensive Coordinator/ [email protected] 208-282-2704 Quarterbacks David Fiefia Assistant Head Coach/Special [email protected] 208-282-2704 Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Steve Fifita Defensive Line/Recruiting [email protected] 208-282-2704 Coordinator Kam Yancy Defensive Secondary [email protected] 208-282-2704 Aaron Prier Tight Ends/Academic Liaison [email protected] 208-282-2704 Mike Phillipp Offensive Line [email protected] 208-282-2704 JB Hall, Jr. Safeties/Assistant Special [email protected] 208-282-2704 Teams Coordinator Tyson Munns Director of Football Operations [email protected] 208-282-2704 Kody Hensley Defensive Assistant [email protected] 208-282-2704 Hagen Graves Offensive Assistant [email protected] 208-282-2704 Paea Moala Defensive Assistant [email protected] 208-282-2704 Tanner Gueller Offensive Assistant [email protected] 208-282-2704 Brice Van Etten Video Coordinator [email protected] 208-282-2704 Golf Dallen Atkins Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-3312 Greta Carlson Assistant Coach [email protected]
Soccer Debs Brereton Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-2925 Kevin Holguin Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-2788 Savannah Rose Assistant Coach [email protected] Lauren Avecilla Director of Soccer Operations [email protected]
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 3 Softball Cristal Brown Head Coach [email protected] 559-967-9732 Randy Clark Assistant Coach 559-967-2012 TBA Assistant Coach
Men's Tennis Mark Rodel Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-4594
Women's Tennis Gretchen Maloney Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-4594
Track & Field Hillary Merkley Head Coach [email protected] 208-282-3299 Nate Houle Assistant Coach/Head Cross [email protected] 208-282-3297 Country Coach Dan Walker Assistant Coach [email protected] 801-391-9921 Joe Silvers Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-2457 Tasha Powell Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-406-7907 Greg Lowing Assistant Coach [email protected] Deb Poulson Meet Director [email protected]
Volleyball Sammi Stuart Head Coach [email protected] 208-251-0880 Robbie Berrett Assistant Coach [email protected] 208-282-5930 Makenzie VanSickle Director of Volleyball [email protected] Operations
Cheerleading Misty Stucki Head Coach [email protected] 208-251-7991
Dance Kolissa Manchan Head Coach [email protected] 714-595-5917
Administrative Staff Becky Naber Management Assistant to the [email protected] 208-282-4064 Director of Athletics Ted Gambles Administrative Assistant [email protected] 208-282-4668 Susan Fuger Accounts Technician [email protected] 208-282-3356 Marilyn Anderton Insurance Coordinator [email protected] 208-282-4059
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 4 ISU Bengals Fight Song
Growl, Bengals, Growl Fight, Bengals, Fight Gnash Your Teeth And Bare Your Claws And Drive With All Your Might Fight, Fight, Fight Roar, Bengals, Roar You Decide Our Fate Bring The Victory Home To Us, You Bengals Of Idaho State
I...S...U... ISU Fight, ISU Fight, ISU Fight Go, Go, Go Bengals, Go!
ISU Alma Mater
Hail To Thee Our Alma Mater Glorious Is Thy Name Ever More Thy Sons And Daughters Carry On Thy Fame May Thy Students Ever Be Loyal To Thy Memory True Hail To Thee Our Alma Mater Hail To ISU!
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 5 Congratulations! You are a Division I Student-Athlete!
Many boys and girls grow up dreaming of playing sports in college and beyond. But of the nearly 8 million students currently participating in high school athletics in the United States, only 495,000 of them will compete at NCAA schools. And of that group, only a fraction will realize their goal of becoming a professional or Olympic athlete. For the rest, the experiences of college athletics and the life lessons they learn along the way will help them as they pursue careers in other fields. Education is a vital part of the college athletics experience, and student-athletes graduate at higher rates than their peers in the student body. The chart below shows the estimated probability of competing in collegiate athletics beyond high school:
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 6 Letter from the President
Welcome to ISU!
Welcome to Idaho State University! Welcome to your home. At Idaho State University students come first. Our staff and faculty will work with your best interests at heart to ensure that when you leave this institution you are poised for success. Every day, Idaho State University delivers and supports education because it improves the lives of students. Students, like yourself, go out into our community, our state, and our nation and they make the world a better place. We believe in the power of education and the impact it will have in your life.
Let me offer you a small piece of advice as you move forward in your academic career. I have learned a number of leadership lessons over the course of my career from experience, mentors, history, books, movies and TV. I believe that every ISU student is a leader and has the capacity to make monumental improvements to the world in which we live. So, I would like to share with you one of my favorite leadership tips: “Decisions are made by those who show up.”
For you, this means that first step is showing up. Show up to class, show up to advising sessions, show up to the audition, show up to the game. You never know the decisions you could make that might change the world when you just show up.
When you do show up, you are bound to face challenges. When that happens, please remember that faculty and staff are here to help you. This Student Handbook outlines invaluable student services and guidelines that will be instrumental in your success. Do not hesitate to reach out and ask for help. We will be there. We are here for you.
I look forward to seeing you on campus.
Roar Bengals, ROAR! Kevin
Kevin D. Satterlee, President
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 7 Letter from the Athletic Director
Welcome Bengals!
As we start the 2019-2020 academic year, I want to express to you returning students how much I appreciate your commitment and leadership within our Bengal Family. All of you are very special to me. You were here when I arrived last September and you offered me a tremendous welcome, your support, and your trust. We share a lot, and I will continue to show up for you - that is a promise. For those of you joining us as freshmen and transfers, we stand ready to invest in your success. You are probably full of excitement, anticipation and a fair amount of anxiety! It is shocking how quickly we go from being the big men and women on campus to the tadpoles again, just trying to survive the first weeks and months in a new environment, establish our place on new teams, find our way around campus, navigate new expectations and training regimens, and build new relationships -- it’s a lot. But I have a secret for you. You are not alone, and you will not just make it through, you will come out smarter, faster, stronger, more confident, and better than ever before. You will come out a Bengal, and you will ROAR. Beginnings are scary, but they are also where we embark on opportunities, meaningful experiences, and learn about ourselves. Congratulations on the beginning! For all of you, our mission is simple. We want the next few years to be filled with great success – in the classroom, in competition, and as you graduate prepared to serve a rewarding and meaningful role in the world. We will work to commit the resources, people, services, and facilities to help you to be your best, and in return, we expect you to take advantage of every opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Our student-athlete handbook is designed to serve as your guide regarding University and Department of Athletics policies and procedures. Please take time to understand these principles as they govern your time as a student-athlete on our campus. Our handbook also explains our shared values as Bengals. This is the code we are going to LIVE BY as Bengals, and we call it Our ROAR. What does it mean to us to ROAR?
ACCOUNTABILITY We take responsibility for ourselves, our team and our University. We admit our mistakes and commit to getting better every day.
PASSION We act with great conviction and love in pursuit of excellence, together. We are proud to be Bengals.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 8 INTEGRITY We do the right thing, and we do it all the time.
TRUST We operate with honesty, transparency and consistency. You can rely on a Bengal.
RESILIENCE We believe we are a CHAMPIONSHIP program. We will out work, out think, out hustle and out last under every circumstance in pursuit of our goals.
EXCELLENCE We believe that EVERYTHING matters, therefore we offer our best to, and expect the best from, each other.
We are excited that you wear our uniform. We have recruited young women and men of character, and we are proud to call you Bengals. Thank you for your commitment to Idaho State University!
Roar Bengals, ROAR!
Pauline Thiros Director of Athletics Idaho State University Class of ‘94 and ‘97 ISU Sports Hall of Fame ‘06
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 9 Letter from the Faculty Athletics Representative
Welcome Bengal Student-Athletes!
On behalf of the faculty of Idaho State University, I would like to welcome you to our university community! We are so happy that you have chosen Idaho State University to pursue your academic and athletic goals! We are proud of the academic programs we provide here, and we are certain that we will prepare you well for your chosen career path. As Idaho State University’s Faculty Athletics Representative, I serve as the principal faculty spokesperson in conveying representing, and protecting the academic mission, values and goals of Idaho State University as reflected in our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. To that end, I work to ensure academic integrity, compliance, and student- athlete well-being.
You will see me around a lot in the coming year! I enjoy stopping by practices, I attend just about every home athletic contest and some away contests, and most of all, I enjoy getting to know you, the student-athletes who represent our university so well!
If you ever have questions or need advice about your academic or athletic experience, if you have ideas on how we can improve the student-athlete experience at ISU, or if you just are looking for a friend to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! My office is in Reed Gym (201). I also welcome your text messages and calls to my cell phone: 208-840-0473. Also, make sure to follow me on Twitter @smittyfaure because I like to brag a lot about YOU!
You made it! YOU are a DIVISION I student-athlete! Have a great year… and make the most of this experience!
Let’s ROAR! “Smitty” Dr. Caroline “Smitty” Faure, EdD; ATC Professor of Sport Science & NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative
THE MAN IN THE ARENA "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." (Theodore Roosevelt)
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 10 Athletics Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Idaho State University Department of Athletics is to promote the well being of student athletes and support their success in social, cultural, athletic, personal, and academic endeavors.
Adherence Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where the administrative and coaching staffs strictly uphold all policies, rules, regulations and by- laws of the University, Big Sky Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic A Association (NCAA). Contribution Principle: As an integral and visible part of the University and the community of Southeast Idaho, the intercollegiate athletics program contributes C significantly to the outreach mission of the University, both in fostering institutional spirit and generating spectator appeal. Health Principle: the well-being of student-athletes is the most important priority of H the Athletics Department. Integrity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where all staff members will confidently conduct their programs with the highest level of integrity and excellence. I Equity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an inclusive environment wherein diverse student-athletes regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion are given opportunities for participation and success in academics and athletics without fear of discrimination or E harassment. Value Principle: The Idaho State University athletics program will contribute to educational and personal growth of young men and women by developing the positive attributes of dedication, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, self-confidence, V leadership and citizenship learned while striving for individual, team, and institutional success. Excellence Principle: The success of the program is to be measured by the performance of its student-athletes and staff in their academic and athletic pursuits, E both in their years at Idaho State University and in their lifelong contributions to society.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 12 ISU Student-Athlete Code of Conduct
THE BENGAL CODE OF HONOR
“As a valued member of the Idaho State University Athletic Department, I will ROAR! I will use my talents to attain a quality education and earn a degree. Although time commitments are demanding during the athletic season, I will remain academically eligible, attend class, inform professors of expected absences due to official athletic events, maintain academic honesty, and make maximum use of the student services programs available to me by both the Department of Athletics and the university, as a whole.
As a member of Idaho State University’s athletics family, I will ROAR! I will responsibly represent, with integrity, the values, traditions, and people of Idaho State University. As a Bengal student- athlete, I will display good sportsmanship, know and follow NCAA and Big Sky Conference guidelines, obey team rules and policies, and always give 100 percent effort to positively represent Idaho State University on the field, in the classroom, and in my daily life.”
Athletic Department Standard of Conduct Participation in athletics is a privilege that carries a tremendous amount of responsibility for the student- athlete. As Idaho State University’s most visible ambassadors, student-athletes are expected to uphold high standards of integrity and behavior that will reflect well upon them, their families, coaches, teammates, the Athletic Department, and Idaho State University. Student-athletes are expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior and performance as representatives of Idaho State University, to respect the rights of others, and abide by all rules and regulations of Idaho State University, the Big Sky Conference, the NCAA, and the Athletic Department. Failure to comply with said rules may result in suspension, probation or dismissal from the team; non-renewal of athletic financial aid; or expulsion from the University. This policy covers student-athlete behavior on and off the field including the actions and behaviors exhibited while engaged on social networking sites and in public media.
All students who enroll in the University are expected to accept the responsibilities of university citizenship and to show consideration and respect for personal freedom and property rights of members of the civic and academic community. Students are expected to abide by ethical, professional, and academic standards that are conducive to a positive learning experience. These expectations include, but are not limited to, the expectations that the student-athlete • Gives appropriate attention to college level work; • Attends class, exercises, and engagements as required; • Acknowledges and accepts the responsibility and honorable adherence to all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and Idaho State University standards, rules, policies, and procedures; • Supports and exhibits ethical behavior with fellow students, faculty, and staff; • Recognizes and embraces the diversity and personal values of others;
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 13 Policies, Procedures and Expectations for Student-Athletes
Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing and Bullying Idaho State University’s Department of Athletics is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all of its student-athletes. We believe all students have the right to be protected from any type of discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, hazing, or bullying. The Department of Athletics adheres to the Idaho State University Student Code of Conduct. In addition to sanctions that could be imposed by the University’s Office of Student Affairs, team or Department of Athletics disciplinary sanctions may be imposed in advance of any campus disciplinary action and/or criminal action. Disciplinary sanctions imposed by the coach and/or Director of Athletics may include
• A warning from the Director of Athletics or Coach,
• Suspension from practice and/or athletic contest(s),
• Reduction, cancelation or non-renewal of athletically related financial aid, and/or
• Dismissal from the team.
• Additional sanctions imposed by the university could include suspension or expulsion from the university.
Discrimination. Discrimination occurs when an individual or group of individuals is treated adversely (i.e. denied rights, benefits, equitable treatment or access to facilities available to others) based on the individual’s or group’s actual or perceived membership in a protected class. Idaho State University and its Department of Athletics will not tolerate any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local law or ISU policy. Harassment. Harassment includes unwelcome conduct that demeans or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his or her protected class. The conduct must be sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to interfere with, limit, or deny the ability of the individual to participate in or benefit from employment access, employment benefits, employment opportunities, educational programs and/or activities or the conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Harassing conduct may be verbal, written, visual or physical in nature. It includes, but is not limited to:
• Verbal abuse or hostile behavior such as insulting, name calling, teasing, mocking, degrading or ridiculing another person or group;
• Conduct that is physically offensive, harmful, threatening or humiliating such as impeding or blocking movement, leering or staring;
• Unwelcome or inappropriate physical contact such as kissing, hugging, pinching, patting or grabbing another person;
• Physical assault or stalking.
Merely offensive conduct and/or harassment of a generic nature, such as bullying, not on the basis of membership in a protected class may not result in a violation of this policy, but may be addressed through education and/or other resolution methods.
Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual or gender based verbal, written, online and/ or physical conduct. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment when it is sufficiently severe,
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 14 pervasive, persistent or offensive so that it has the effect of unreasonably interfering with, denying, or limiting employment opportunities or the ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s educational, social and/or residential program, or it occurs when employment or academic decisions resulting in a significant change in status are based on an employee or student’s submission to or rejection of unwelcome verbal or physical sexual conduct. Examples of sexual harassment include (but are not limited to) • Sexual violence • Sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors • Indecent exposure • Verbal, nonverbal or physical unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature
These actions are considered sexual harassment when such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended, is considered to be limiting the individual's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or opportunities offered by the university. Acts of verbal, non-verbal or physical aggression, intimidation or hostility if based on gender or gender-stereotyping may be considered sexual harassment, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
Other Sexual Misconduct refers to a physical sexual act that includes, but is not limited to: • Assault • Battery • Unwelcome touching • Rape • Sexual violence
These acts may be perpetrated against an individual who has not given consent against an individual who is incapable of giving consent, due to the use of drugs, alcohol, or another incapacitation.
Any person who brings forward a complaint or participates in an investigation is protected from retaliation to the full extent of the law. While compliance with the law is the responsibility of all members of the ISU community, listed below are the staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance. Concerned parties may choose to contact any of the following individuals and make a complaint under the grievance procedures at ISU. ISU is committed to resolving issues through our internal processes. We have programs designed to support and assist victims. Individuals also have the right to file a complaint directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) under the complaint process of the OCR.
Stacey Gibson, Director of ISU Office of Diversity & Inclusion: 208-282-3973 Matthew Wright, ISU Title IX Coordinator: 208-282-1439
Hazing. Hazing is defined as, “An act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization” (Idaho State University Student Code of Conduct, ISUPP #5000).
The express or implied consent of the victim is not considered to be a valid defense. Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to
• Forced consumption of alcohol or other substances • Sleep deprivation • Use of alcohol in drinking games or contests • Paddling
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 15 • Forced tattooing or branding • Creation of excessive fatigue • Severe shocks or humiliation (as defined by a reasonable person under all circumstances) • Compulsory servitude • Theft or misuse of property belonging to others • Bullying
Bullying. Bullying is repeated and persistent negative acts of individuals or groups directed toward one or more individuals in which there is a perceived power imbalance and which creates a hostile environment. For bullying to be established, it typically needs to occur over a significant period of time. Bullying can occur through personal contact, through texting, email, social media or any other electronic communications.
Examples of bullying behaviors include: • Aggressive communication such as insulting or offensive remarks, shouting, yelling, angry outbursts, and invasion of personal space; • Acts aimed at humiliating and ridiculing such as harsh practical jokes, spreading rumors and gossip, teasing, and taunting; • Manipulation of work such as purposely withholding information, leaving employees out of important correspondence, arbitrarily changing tasks and deadlines, exclusion or isolation; • Mobbing, which is when a group of persons repeatedly engage in bullying behavior that is directed in a systemic manner toward one individual or group.
There are four types of bullying: Verbal bullying: Saying or writing mean things; Examples of verbal bullying include, but are not limited to, teasing, name-calling, making inappropriate comments, taunting, threatening to cause harm.
Social bullying: Involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships; Examples include spreading rumors about someone or embarrassing someone in front of others.
Physical bullying: Involves hurting a person’s body or possessions; Examples include hitting/ kicking/pinching, spitting, tripping or pushing, taking or breaking someone else’s possessions, or making vulgar or obscene hand gestures.
Cyberbullying: Takes place over digital or electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, computers, tablets) or on social media; Examples can include emails, posts on messaging apps, social media sites, forums or message boards, or through gaming or other apps that involve the sharing of content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting or sharing information that is deemed as negative, harmful, or false about someone else or information that causes another person to feel embarrassed or humiliated.
Some instances of bullying are considered criminal. Bullying does not include: • Situations where colleagues or students point out professional differences or difficulties they have with other members of the campus community, provided it is done in an appropriate manner; • Occasional differences of opinion, conflicts and problems in work/study relationships. These are part of life and certainly every conflict does not constitute bullying; • Situations where a supervisor institutes proceedings for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, dismissal or to deal with complaints within the framework of University policies and procedures.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 16 Response to Hazing or Bullying Apathy in the presence of hazing or bullying is not a neutral act. When people respond quickly and consistently to hazing or bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. There are simple steps people can take to stop hazing and bullying on the spot and keep everyone safe.
Do: • Do intervene immediately. It is ok to get another person to help. • Do separate those involved. • Do make sure everyone is safe. • Do meet any immediate medical or mental health needs. • Do stay calm. Reassure those involved, including bystanders. • Do model respectful behavior when you intervene. Don’t: • Don’t ignore it. Don’t think people can work it out without help. • Don’t immediately try to sort out the facts. • Don’t force others to say publicly what they saw. • Don’t question those involved in front of other people. • Don’t talk to those involved together, only separately. • Don’t make those involved apologize or patch up relations on the spot.
Get police help or medical attention immediately if: • A weapon is involved. • There are threats of serious physical injury. • There are threats of hate-motivated violence, such as racism or homophobia. • There is serious bodily harm. • There is sexual abuse. • Anyone is accused of an illegal act, such as robbery or extortion—using force to get money, property, or services.
Gambling Student-Athletes are expected to abide by the NCAA rule (Bylaw 10.3) which prohibits student-athletes from knowingly: • Providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition; • Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team • Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution; • Soliciting or accepting a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, t-shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; • Participating in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling; or • Participate in fantasy leagues, online gambling, NCAA brackets or any other arrangements of services involving payout or reward of any kind. • Furthermore, in adherence to NCAA rules, a Bengal student-athlete who is involved in any activity designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest or participates in a wager involving any ISU contest, the student-athlete shall lose all remaining regular and post-season eligibility in all sports.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 17 Sportsmanship For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program.
As ambassadors of ISU, student-athletes and coaches should strive to represent the very best spirit and tradition of intercollegiate athletics. Remember that you not only represent yourself, but your teammates, fellow coaches, the entire athletic department, the University and all of the student-athletes and coaches who have competed at ISU. Student-athletes shall exemplify good sportsmanship on and off the field of play, during pre and post-game comments to the media, when traveling and participating at other institutions, and when attending an ISU function and sporting event. Profanity, derogatory comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, fans, student-athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for discipline and/or removal from the site of competition.
Student-athletes of Big Sky Conference institutions must remember at all times that they are representatives of an institution of higher education, its administration, its student body, and faculty. Accordingly, they are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect credit on the institution and the Conference and create a collegiate atmosphere for Big Sky competition. The coach and other institutional personnel must be aware that they are examples to the student-athletes and other students and, consistent with their influence and visibility, must meet a particularly high standard.
Misconduct Misconduct by student-athletes will not be condoned and may result in immediate disciplinary action by the Big Sky Conference. The term “misconduct” includes but is not limited to the following: any act of dishonesty, unsporting conduct, unprofessional behavior or breach of law occurring incident to, en route to, from or at the locale of competition or practice that discredits the event, intercollegiate athletics, or the Big Sky Conference. Proper conduct also is essential to crowd control, to which the Conference has assigned a high priority to assure that attendance at Big Sky Conference games is a safe and enjoyable experience.
Criminal Conduct Student-athletes are held accountable by the same policies and procedures as other Idaho State University students as outlined in ISU’s Student Code of Conduct. In addition, student-athletes are held to higher standards for ethical conduct and behavior, as outlined in ISU’s Athletic Department Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. The head coach of each sport also has his/her own set of team rules, and is responsible for enforcing these rules.
Individuals charged with criminal conduct, whether a misdemeanor or felony, are subject to immediate sanctions by the Director of Athletics and/or head coach. Student-Athletes are required to immediately (within 24 hours) report all criminal charges to their head coach. If the head coach is not available, the student-athlete must notify the Director of Athletics. Head coaches will report any knowledge of criminal charges against a student-athlete to the Director of Athletics for appropriate response and action.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 18 Big Sky Conference Serious Misconduct Rule In 2019, the Big Sky Conference implemented the Serious Misconduct Rule for all member schools. The rule states,
“A current or prospective student-athlete who has been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or misdemeanor involving Serious Misconduct, or has been subject to official University or athletic department disciplinary action at any time during enrollment at any collegiate institution (excluding limited discipline applied by a sports team or temporary disciplinary action during an investigation) due to Serious Misconduct shall not be eligible for athletically-related financial aid, practice or competition at a Big Sky member institution.”
To adhere to the rule, Idaho State University (ISU) will conduct an appropriate inquiry into all current student-athletes (SA) or prospective student-athletes (PSA), that, at a minimum, complies with the Big Sky Conference “Minimum Expectations for Due Diligence Inquiries” prior to providing athletically-related financial aid to a SA or PSA or allowing him/her to participate or compete. All athletic financial aid agreements include language that if the Big Sky Conference Serious Misconduct Rule is breached, athletic financial aid may be canceled during the awarding period.
Current Student-Athletes All current SAs will be required to complete the online questionnaire through Sport Systems, the Big Sky Conference platform each year before being certified to practice, compete, and receive athletic financial aid. The ISU Athletic Compliance Office will generate the questionnaire for all current SAs. If a current SA is a minor, the questionnaire will be sent to a parent or legal guardian of the current SA for completion.
Once completed a University Athletic Compliance Officer will review any current SA who self-identified a previous history of Serious Misconduct. The Athletic Compliance Office will notify the Athletic Director and Student Affairs representative of the status of the current SA student-athlete. Athletic Director and Student Affairs Representative, based on the facts of the case, will determine whether or not the current SA may participate at ISU.
A current SA who is denied the opportunity to participate has ten (10) business days to notify the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance of his/her intention to appeal the decision of the Athletic Director and Student Affairs representative. An appeals hearing will be conducted by the Faculty Athletic Representative, University Title IX Officer or designee, a Senior Athletics Administrator, a Student Affairs Administrator, and a representative designated by the University President. If found that the current SA has engaged in conduct that is in violation of the Big Sky Conference’s Serious Misconduct Rule, he/she will be immediately dismissed from his/her intercollegiate athletics program, and all athletic financial aid maybe canceled during the award period.
Prospective Student-Athletes Before any PSA can be offered an aid agreement, he/she will be required to complete the online questionnaire through the Big Sky Conference platform Sports System. The ISU Athletic Compliance Office will generate the questionnaire for all PSA’s. If the PSA is a minor, the questionnaire will be sent to a parent or legal guardian for completion. If PSA signs an athletic financial aid agreement and is found in breach of the Big Sky Conference Serious Misconduct Policy, the athletic financial aid maybe canceled during the term of the agreement.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 19 Once completed, a University Athletic Compliance Officer will review any PSA who has self-identified a previous history of Serious Misconduct. The Athletic Compliance Officer will notify the Athletic Director and Student Affairs Representative of the status of the PSA. The Athletic Director and Student Affairs Representative shall, based on the facts of the case, determine whether or not the PSA may participate at ISU and continue to be recruited. The Athletic Director will inform the Head Coach if the PSA can no longer be recruited.
A PSA who is denied the opportunity to participate has ten (10) business days to notify the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance of his/her intention to appeal the decision of the Athletic Director and Student Affairs Representative. The Head Coach of the team recruiting the PSA may provide a statement for the PSA’s appeal and continue recruitment of the PSA. An appeals hearing will be conducted by the Faculty Athletic Representative, University Title IX Officer or designee, a Senior Athletics Administrator, a Student Affairs Administrator, and a representative designated by the University President. If found that PSA has engaged in conduct that is in violation of the Big Sky Conference’s Serious Misconduct Rule, he/ she will be denied the opportunity to participate in any of ISU Intercollegiate Athletics Program.
Substance Use & Abuse The Idaho State University Athletic Department, its coaching staff, physicians, athletics trainers and administrators strongly believe that the use of illegal drugs, misuse of prescription drugs, use of performance enhancing drugs, and the misuse of alcohol (collectively “substance misuse”) are detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of its student-athletes. Substance misuse poses health and safety risks to the student, may be against the law and constitute a violation of Idaho State University’s Student Code of Conduct and/or team rules. Therefore, the ISU Athletic Department may implement a mandatory program of education, drug testing and counseling/rehabilitation to protect the health and safety of its student-athletes.
The use of alcohol or drugs by student-athletes while involved in any team-related practices, competitions, banquets, travel or other activities is prohibited, regardless of age. Student-athletes under the legal age to consume (21 years of age) in Idaho are expected to abide by city, state and federal laws.
Drug Testing of Student-Athletes Idaho State University reserves the right to drug test its student-athletes. ISU’s drug-testing program is consistent with the NCAA’s drug testing policy. The testing, along with clear policies and effective education, protects student-athletes who play by the rules by playing clean. The purpose of the drug- testing program is to deter student-athletes from using performance-enhancing drugs, and it impacts the eligibility of student-athletes who try to cheat by using banned substances. The NCAA guidelines state that member schools should test for steroids, peptide hormones and masking agents year-round and also test for stimulants and recreational drugs during the championship seasons. Member schools also may test for these substances as part of their athletics department drug-deterrence programs, and ISU reserves the right to do so.
Idaho State Board of Education policy requires all student-athletes to sign a consent form which allows the Athletic Department officials to drug test student-athletes who are suspected of drug use. Consent forms for drug testing must be signed prior to the start of each athletic season. A current copy of the NCAA’s banned substances can be obtained through the Athletics’ Compliance Office or from the athletic
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 20 trainers/strength and conditioning coaches and is also included later in this Student-Athlete Handbook.
Student-Athletes who are selected to be drug tested must participate in the drug test or face loss of eligibility. If a student-athlete tests positive for any banned substance, the head athletic trainer(s), the coach, the FAR, and the Director of Athletics will be notified. The University President, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of the Counseling and Testing Center, and other university administrators may also be notified. In addition to any other directives, drug counseling will be mandatory. Further, the NCAA requires that student-athletes who test positive for one or more banned substances be suspended from all athletics participation for one calendar year from date of notification. Other disciplinary action by the Director of Athletics, head coach, and/or university, including loss of eligibility or athletic financial aid, may also be imposed.
Self-Help Exception Should a student-athlete disclose a drug problem to the Athletics Department prior to an arrest, a major incident in violation of the Student Code of Conduct, or Housing rules involving drug use, or an Athletics Department test for the suspicion of drug use, no Athletics Department discipline will be imposed. However, counseling, testing and supervision may be required. All information will be kept confidential and supplied only on a need-to-know basis. A second self-report, an arrest for a drug-related offense, a major incident in violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Housing rules involving drug use or a positive result of an NCAA or Athletics Department conducted drug test will result in appropriate discipline.
Team Rules Each sports program has its own set of rules / expectations developed by the coaching staff of that program. These rules are consistent with ISU policies.
Penalties That Can Be Imposed for Conduct Violations The Director of Athletics reserves the right to respond to student-athlete Code of Conduct violations through one or more of the following measures:
Probation. A student-athlete who commits misconduct or a misdemeanor not warranting dismissal may be placed on probation for a period of time as determined by the Director of Athletics. A student-athlete placed on probation may be required to attend counseling. During the probationary period, any recurrence of the same or similar conduct will result in immediate suspension of the student-athlete from all team activities for a period of time to be determined, based upon the severity of the misconduct or criminal charges, as deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics.
Suspension. A student-athlete who commits misconduct or a misdemeanor not warranting dismissal, or against whom criminal charges have been filed but not yet adjudicated, may be suspended from all team activity for a period of time determined by the Director of Athletics. Depending upon the severity of the misconduct or the criminal charge, the suspension may be imposed for up to one year and, subject to NCAA rules, may include a reduction or non-renewal of athletic-related financial aid. All suspensions will include a requirement for counseling related to the specific conduct.
Dismissal. A student-athlete who is found guilty of, or who pleads guilty or no contest to of any felony or misdemeanor may be dismissed from the university’s athletic program. Examples of misconduct that could lead to program dismissal include, but are not limited to, assault, battery, hazing, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, domestic violence, injury to a child, intimidating witnesses, stalking, sexual misconduct, voyeurism, disseminating material harmful to minors, and/or possession or distribution of controlled or banned substances.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 21 Grievance Procedure Our goal in the Idaho State University Athletics Department is to help student-athletes achieve their highest academic, athletic, and personal aspirations. However, being a college student-athlete at ISU can be an adjustment and have additional challenges. We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience as a Bengal. There are a number of individuals who will listen to your concerns and provide helpful answers to your questions or help resolve problems you encounter. The appropriate chain for lodging and resolving grievances is:
I. Coach (if issue involves sport-specific issues, e.g., playing time, athletic scholarship, accountability, team rules violations, etc.) II. Sport Administrator III. Director of Athletics IV. Faculty Athletics Representative
If your question, problem, or grievance involves any aspect of your athletic team, the first person to speak to should be your coach. It is always advisable to set a time to meet with your head coach to discuss your problem in a private setting.
It may also be advisable to speak to your team’s sport supervisor, athletics academic advisor, team athletic trainer, or the Athletic Director about your problem. These staff members have the benefit of years of experience working with student-athletes and may be able to answer your questions or perhaps show you a different perspective.
Student-Athlete Right to Appeal The Director of Athletics will administer these sanctions and will notify the student-athlete and the head coach in writing. Student-athletes have the right to appeal sanctions imposed upon them. Written notice of appeal must be submitted to the Director of Athletics within ten (10) days of the initial notification. The appeals hearing will be conducted within a reasonable time frame (within 2 weeks) by the Faculty Athletic Representative or designee, the University Title IX Officer or designee, a Senior Athletics Administrator, a Student Affairs Administrator, and a representative designated by the University President.
Social Media Use Student-athletes are permitted to have profiles on social networking sites such as Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook. This is contingent upon the understanding that no offensive or inappropriate pictures are posted; no offensive or inappropriate comments are posted, and any information posted on the site does not violate the ethics and core values of Idaho State University, the Athletic Department; not violate the University nor Athletic Department Codes of Conduct, and all other local, state and federal laws.
Keep the following in mind before posting on social networking websites: • Nothing is ever fully private. Even if you are locked, your followers can make your postings public. • Once a post or photo is placed online, it is completely out of your control, regardless of whether you limit access to your page. Even if you delete it, someone could have saved it or screen-captured it. • Do not post inappropriate information or photos that could damage or embarrass individuals, teams, the Athletic Department, ISU or you. • Do not allow yourself to be photographed in a compromising situation. Remember that anyone can post a cell phone photo of you and tag or ID you, leaving you with little control over the content or usage of the photograph. • Do not post disrespectful comments or engage in inappropriate behavior such as: o Derogatory or defamatory language about anyone, including coaches, officials,
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 22 opponents, ISU Athletics, ISU, the Big Sky Conference or the NCAA o Comments that constitute a credible threat of physical or emotional injury to another person o Comments or photos that describe illegal behavior o Comments that disclose confidential, sensitive or private information such as athlete injuries, rosters, playbooks, game plans, officiating, etc. • For safety reasons, do not post your personal information (address, phone number, email address, date of birth, class schedule, your whereabouts or daily activities). You could be opening yourself up to online predators/stalkers/identity theft. • Coaches, Athletic Department administrators, the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, ISU faculty and staff members, alumni, employers, and the media can and do review these websites. • Student-athletes could face discipline and even dismissal for violation of University, team or Athletic Department policies, and/or NCAA rules. Do not post any content that would constitute a violation of Big Sky Conference or NCAA rules such as: o Commenting about a recruit or sending a message to a recruit, even after they make a verbal commitment to attend ISU; o Posting a photo of a recruit during their visit to ISU; o Providing information related to sports wagering activities. • Many potential employers, internship supervisors, graduate programs and scholarship committees search these sites to screen applicants. If you do not think you will be able to explain something in a future job interview, then do not post it. • Media, bloggers and fans of opposing teams frequently monitor these sites and may report on inappropriate actions of student-athletes to the NCAA and Big Sky Conference. • Refrain from affiliating yourself from topics that are potentially offensive and/or degrading. Reposting or retweeting someone else’s offensive statement or joke will be attributed to you. • Make sure you set your profile settings on all social media sites to private. Then, be aware of who you add as a friend or follower. Many people are looking to take advantage of student- athletes, become affiliated with student-athletes and teams, or to obtain information for the purposes of sports gambling or negative publicity. You do not have to accept every friend request, especially those from people you do not know.
Head coaches reserve the right to limit their team’s access to, and use of social media during specified time periods.
Student-Athlete Exit Interviews Approximately two weeks following the conclusion of each sport season, all student-athletes will be asked to participate in a survey to assist ISU’s University President and Director of Athletics in identifying the strengths of the athletic programs and areas needing to be strengthened. These exit interviews are administered electronically by the Faculty Athletic Representative using Real Recruit. Additional in-person interviews may be requested at any time during the school year. Student-athletes experiencing difficulties are encouraged to reach out to the Faculty Athletics Representative or the Director of Athletics.
Commitment to Gender Equity
Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination by schools, including Idaho State University, that receive federal funds. The prohibition covers all aspects of the campus’ programs, including admissions, treatment of students, employment, and athletics. In athletics, Title IX requires equal access to the program for both men and women as well as overall equal treatment of male and female participants. The Office for Civil Rights (known as the “OCR”) within the U.S. Department of Education enforces Title IX. It has described three tests pursuant to which an athletic program can establish that it is
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 23 in compliance. A program that meets any one of the three tests is considered to be in compliance with Title IX’s requirement of equal access.
To establish compliance under one of the three prongs, an athletic program must show • that male and female students are provided with intercollegiate participation opportunities at rates substantially proportionate to their respective rates of the school’s enrollment, or • that it has a history and continuing practice of program expansion for the underrepresented sex, or • that it has fully and effectively accommodated the interests and abilities of the underrepresented sex.
Title IX does not require an athletic program to provide the same overall funding to men’s and women’s programs, the same funding to men’s and women’s teams in the same sport, the same specific benefits, specific numbers of teams, or the same sports for men and women. It does require equal opportunity for male and female student to participate in the program and equivalent treatment of participant in the overall women’s program as compared to the overall men’s program. If you have a question or concern about Idaho State University’s Title IX compliance, please feel free to raise it with your coach, the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator, the Faculty Athletics Representative, or with the university’s Title IX Officer, Matthew Wright at 208-282-1439.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, inclusion and gender equity among our student-athletes, coaches and staff are core values Idaho State University’s Department of Athletics is committed to and will not compromise.
We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds. This diversity and inclusion not only improve the learning environment for all student-athletes, it enhances excellence within our department.
We understand that organizations work best when people with different backgrounds and viewpoints are brought together. As such, we will always foster an environment, through programming and education, where individuals of diverse race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, and protected veteran status may succeed athletically, academically and personally.
Discrimination, Harassment and Abusive Behavior
As a student-athlete, you are a part of a community that supports both individual ethical integrity and community diversity. ISU will not condone harassment directed toward any person or group, students, employees, or visitors. As a member of the University community, you are to refrain from actions that intimidate, humiliate, or demean persons or groups, or that undermine their security or self-esteem. This includes behavior that denigrates others because of their race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or intellectual or mental disabilities, and past/present history of a mental disorder.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 24 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) or Buckley Amendment is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Therefore, ISU, including the Athletics Department, must have written permission from the student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. This privacy act and permission requirement applies not only to parents and guardians, but also to the NCAA and the Big Sky Conference.
Each year, student-athletes will be informed of their privacy rights and will be provided the opportunity to give their consent to disclose their educational records to authorized representatives of ISU, the Big Sky Conference, the NCAA and other outside parties. Per NCAA rules, a student-athlete may not be able to participate in intercollegiate competition unless they agree to disclose their educational records for the purpose of determining eligibility for intercollegiate athletics, eligibility for athletically related financial aid, for evaluation of school and team academic success, for awards and recognition programs highlighting student-athlete academic success, for purposes of inclusion in summary institutional information reported to the NCAA (and which may be publicly released by it), for NCAA longitudinal research studies, and for activities related to NCAA compliance reviews and athletics certification. Student-athletes will not be identified by name by the NCAA in any such published or distributed information.
FERPA does allow ISU to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions: • School officials with legitimate educational interest • Other schools to which a student is transferring • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school • Accrediting organizations • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies • State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State Law
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA is a federal law regarding, among other things, the right to privacy of certain medical information. In athletics, the need sometimes arises to share your medical information with individuals not normally covered by the statute. As a result, ISU may ask you to sign an “Authorization for Release of Health Information”. This allows ISU’s athletic trainers and physicians to release medical information concerning any illness/injury relative to your participation in athletics to ISU coaches, administrators and sports information personnel.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 25 Academic Responsibility and Support Services
Academic Support Services Staff
Nancy Graziano Veronica O'Brien Phillip Pleasant Laureen Orozco Senior Associate Athletic Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Athletics' Academic Director Director for Internal Academics Advisor [email protected] Operations/SWA [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-4503 [email protected] 208-282-3546 208-282-2575 208-282-2771
Jessica Sargent Kristian Evans Athletics' Academic Graduate Assistant Advisor [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-5899 208-282-3312
Roles of the Academic Support Staff Idaho State University’s Student-Athlete Support Services staff are committed to providing student-athletes with an academic support system that gives them every opportunity to be successful in and out of the classroom while making progress toward a meaningful degree. The services provided by our staff respond to the needs of the individual and create a setting for the student-athlete to develop the qualities of discipline, leadership, character, and teamwork while enjoying the benefits of NCAA intercollegiate athletic participation. Our academic services are provided to all student-athletes in all sports. We are dedicated to providing information, resources, and growth opportunities that foster independent learning and autonomy. To this effort, the role of the Athletic Academic Advisors is to • Assist students in developing an educational plan consistent with their life goals, athletic goals and their objectives; • Assist students in developing their decision-making skills; • Provide and explain general education requirements; • Provide and explain NCAA Progress Towards Degree requirements; • Monitor and discuss issues of concern regarding academic progress; • Recommend opportunities for personal growth and academic development; • Referral of SAs to specific campus or community resources that can help with unique needs such as career information, study skills, management, or financial resources; • Provide accurate information about institutional and departmental policies, regulations, procedures, and resources. • Provide information about educational and career paths related to their major.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 26 Student-Athlete Expectations As part of their role to assist the Student-Athlete Support Services staff in their efforts, each student- athlete is expected • To monitor and understand progress towards their degree; • To meet with their advisor at least twice a semester; • To come to advising sessions prepared with questions regarding curriculum, course selections, career options, or other concerns to discuss; • To understand that their advisor’s role is to give information and options to help the student make an informed decision, but not to make the decision for them; • To adhere to the graduation plan prescribed by athletics’ academic advisors and by major program advisors and to complete the end goal of obtaining a degree; • To seek assistance from instructors and Athletics' academic advisors before and/or when academic difficulties occur; • To be a responsible student in each class. This includes attending class regularly, being prepared for the day’s activities, completing assignments and tasks on-time, as prescribed by course instructor/professor, and participating at the level expected of all students; • To meet with both the academic major advisor and academic services staff to determine the best academic plan; • To adhere to all university policies regarding academic integrity and honesty (including but not limited to cheating and plagiarism).
If a member of the Student-Athlete Support Services staff, a professor, an athletic trainer/physician, or a coach believes a student-athlete is in need of academic accommodations plans (either short- or long- term), referrals will be made to the appropriate university support services program. This may include diagnostic testing.
Academic Advising Athletics’ Academic Advisors are here to help you through the educational process. They will assist you with planning your class schedule and deciding on a degree program that will suit your needs. In addition, they can help you with career planning, setting academic goals, and academic support strategies. To schedule an appointment, please call your sport’s assigned athletics advisor.
Calculating Your GPA Idaho State University follows a “plus” “minus” system for grading. Point values awarded for each letter grade are as follows: A 4.0 C 2.0 A- 3.7 C- 1.7 B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3 B 2.7 D 1.0 B- 2.5 D- 0.7 C+ 2.3 F 0.0
An “X” grade is given to a student who does not attend class regularly. “X” grades essentially equate to “F” grades and no credit is awarded. Additionally, the Financial Aid Office may be notified. “P” or “S” grades are earned in some classes, most notably internship or independent study classes. These grades indicate passing the course satisfactorily. “U” grades indicate unsatisfactory performance and no credit is awarded.
Student-Athlete Study Center (Study Hall) The Student-Athlete Study Center (study hall) for student-athletes is located in the basement of Turner
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 27 Hall. Student-athletes are encouraged to use the guided study center; however, guided study hours will be determined by the coaches. Students in the following categories are often required by their coaches to attend mandatory guided study hours: probation students, first semester freshman, first semester transfer students, students who are not on track to pass 24 hours and those whose ISU semester or cumulative GPA was below 2.5 for the previous semester. Student-athletes will be assigned to the guided study center by their coaches in consultation with the Athletic Student Support Office. Student-athletes who need to attend study hall will be notified by their coaches or the Athletic Student Support Office.
If you are assigned study hall • You will be informed of the number of hours a week you will be required to attend study hall • You must check in and check out of study hall to receive credit for attendance • You must come to study hall prepared to STUDY! • Student-athletes who do not come prepared to study or who are disruptive will be dismissed from the study hall and their coach will be notified • Failure to comply with all study hall rules or study hall personnel will result in immediate suspension/dismissal from the study hall and coach will be contacted.
Tutoring Tutors are provided by Content Area Tutoring (CAT) in the Student Success Center (Rendezvous 323) and are available to all SAs who request them, just as general students are. Students may go directly to the CAT office (located within the Student Success Center at Rendezvous) and complete a Request for Tutor form. The administrator who oversees CAT reports the vast majority of tutor requests being fulfilled within three days.
Student-athletes interested in obtaining a tutor should speak with their Athletics Academic Advisor to obtain the Tutor Request Form. For tutoring to be beneficial, SAs must (a) be attending class regularly, (b) must have an instructor who believes that tutoring will be beneficial, (c) are expected to be on time and prepared for all tutoring sessions, (d) must keep their tutor informed of all assignment and exam due dates, and (e) understand they are responsible for their own work (tutors will not do the work for them).
NCAA Guidelines Regarding Tutoring: According to the NCAA, tutors may: • Ask open-ended questions as a means of helping a student-athlete edit written work, taking great care to ensure that the written work is exclusively the student’s. • Provide supplemental material from their sources to facilitate the tutoring process. Any cost incurred is covered by the student-athlete. • Make copies of missed course material for students who have missed class due to an athletic competition. Any cost incurred is covered by the student-athlete.
Tutors may not: • Complete coursework for a student-athlete. • Write any papers for a student-athlete, either on hard copy or computer. • Give or loan any supplies like pens or calculators to a student-athlete for use outside the tutoring session. • Photocopy materials for a student-athlete free of charge. • Give a student-athlete money or any other tangible item in exchange for placing the tutor’s name on the athlete’s complimentary admission list. • Give a meal, a ticket, or anything that has a monetary value to a student-athlete. • Provide a student-athlete with the use of the tutor’s automobile.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 28 • Provide a student-athlete the use of a calling card or credit card for personal use. • Assist a student-athlete with the payment of his/her bills, parking tickets, etc. • Provide any other benefit to a student-athlete that is not available to other students.
Tutors must: • Make sure that student-athletes are always physically doing the work (e.g., writing, typing) and are generating their own thoughts and ideas. • Cancel a tutoring session and contact the Athletic Compliance Office at (208) 282-4668 if (a) you ever encounter a situation in which you believe that someone is doing work for a student- athlete, (b) a student-athlete ever requests you to complete academic assignments for him or her. • Under no circumstances should a tutor ever contact a University Athletic coach and under no circumstances should a coach contact a tutor. You must report instances of “Implied pressure” to act in a fraudulent manner by coaching staff to the Athletic Compliance Office or the student- athlete’s athletic advisors. • There are, however, two ways in which tutoring student-athletes can be a little different from tutoring other students. • If you are tutoring a student-athlete, you are expected to communicate with his or her athletic advisor. • The usual FERPA issues don’t apply here, because the athlete has signed a waiver giving his or her advisor permission to talk to their tutors and teachers. If you’re tutoring an athlete, therefore, you can expect that his or her advisor will get in touch with you to check how tutoring is going. Please return their calls or emails promptly, and please be professional and truthful when you do so.
Student-athletes are not ordinarily assigned to tutor other student-athletes. If you are a student-athlete and you are the only tutor available to tutor another athlete, those sessions must take place in either the Writing Center (REND 323) or the study space in the Turner Hall basement.
What is APR? Implemented in 2003, the Academic Progress Rate (APR) holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their Student-Athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each Student-Athlete for each academic term. The APR system includes rewards for superior academic performance and penalties for teams that do not achieve certain academic benchmarks. Each Student-Athlete receiving athletically related financial aid earns one retention point for staying in school and one eligibility point for being academically eligible. A team’s total points are divided by the points possible and then multiplied by one thousand to equal the team’s Academic Progress Rate score. A perfect APR score is 1000. Teams that fail to achieve an APR score of 930, equivalent to a 50% graduation rate, may be penalized. Data are collected annually and released in the Spring. The NCAA also calculates the APR as a rolling, four-year figure that takes into account all the points Student-Athletes could earn for remaining in school and academically eligible during that period. Teams that do not earn benchmark APR scores face penalties ranging from a warning to scholarship reductions to more severe sanctions like restrictions on scholarships and practice time and loss of post-season competition eligibility.
Eligibility Fully Certified student-athletes are listed on Big Sky Conference Eligibility forms and are eligible to practice, compete, and receive athletically related financial aid (scholarships). Practice and Aid student- athletes are eligible to practice and receive aid, but they may not compete. Aid Only student-athletes may not practice or compete, but they are eligible for financial aid assistance. Practice is defined as any meeting, activity, or instruction involving sports-related information and having an athletic purpose which is held at the direction of, or supervised by, any member of ISU’s coaching staff.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 29 NCAA Progress Towards Degree In order to meet NCAA requirements, including those related to Progress Towards Degree (PTD), Bengal student-athletes are required to adhere to a strict set of requirements that ensure they are on track to complete an undergraduate degree:
*NCAA rules require student-athletes to be “in good academic standing” at their university. Idaho State University requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order for students to be classified “in good academic standing.” Therefore, if at any time during your academic career at ISU you have below a cumulative 2.0 GPA (including after your first semester of classes at ISU), you are ineligible.
In addition to these requirements, student-athletes must earn six hours each semester to be eligible for competition the following semester, and they must maintain the GPA requirement throughout the year.
Registration and Class Changes Your Athletics Academic Advisor will assist you with registering for classes each semester. Upper division students (juniors and seniors) will also be required to work with their major program advisor for course selection to ensure their recommended program of study is being followed. Your Athletics Academic Advisor will ensure all registration plans adhere to NCAA eligibility guidelines. Changing classes after registration could affect your eligibility. Therefore, before changing your major, please consult with your Athletics Academic Advisor.
Changing Majors Student-athletes are encouraged to pursue the academic major of their interest. However, changing majors could affect your eligibility. Therefore, before changing your major, please consult with your Athletics Academic Advisor.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 30 Class Attendance & Monitoring It is important to understand that Idaho State University allows professors to set attendance policies for their classes. These attendance policies should be outlined in each of your course syllabi. It is possible to be dropped from a class for excessive absences, which could render you ineligible for practices and competition.
Monitoring of Attendance All Idaho State University student-athletes are expected to attend class, to meet academic expectations and to be good ambassadors for Idaho State University Athletics. Student-athletes will be monitored for the following: • Class attendance/tardiness • Tutor/mentor attendance • Fulfilling study hall requirements • Attending athletic academic advisor meetings Monitoring may include class checks and regular communication with each of your professors. Student- athletes are expected to attend all classes. Absences will be reported to your coach. When you miss a class, a tutor/mentor meeting, a study hall session, or a meeting with your Athletics Academic Advisor, your head coach will be notified. At the end of each week, additional academic progress reports may be provided to your head coach, sport supervisor, the Director of Athletics, and the Faculty Athletic Representative. Disciplinary actions including team discipline, suspension from practices and/or athletic contests, or dismissal from the athletic program may be imposed.
Degree Works Degree Works is a web-based degree audit tool designed to assist students and advisors. DegreeWorks can be accessed through BengalWeb. It helps students clearly see their progress toward graduation and can also help them as they contemplate changing majors or adding additional degrees. Degree Works is, however, only a tool and not a replacement for the student’s advisor. In an ideal situation, the student and advisor would meet to discuss the student’s future, using Degree Works for assistance. Degree Works only contains information for currently enrolled students who are using the 2009-10 undergraduate catalog or later. It is not an academic transcript and should not be treated as such.
Academic Action Plans Student-athletes who receive a D, F, U, X (not attending), or I (incomplete) grade on a midterm report will be required to complete an Academic Action Plan (AAP). The AAP specifically addresses why the poor grade was earned and identifies specific steps for the student-athlete to follow so that he/she can bring the grade up to C or better.
In order for the AAP to be meaningful, we ask our student-athletes to work with their professors to develop their individualized plan. All AAPs must be completed within three days of midterm grades being posted. Development of the AAP should be initiated by the student-athlete. It must be signed by the student- athlete, the professor, and the student-athlete’s head coach. This plan is then presented to student- athletes athletics academic advisor for monitoring purposes.
If a student-athlete fails to complete an AAP , or if he/she fails to improve the grade to acceptable standards, he/she will immediately be suspended from all team activities. Team functions include practice, film, strength and conditioning, travel and competition. The suspension will last until the grade is improved or the academic action plan is completed.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 31 Team Travel Verification When team travel conflicts with class attendance, you must obtain a travel verification letter from your Athletics Academic Advisor. Be advised: A team travel verification does not waive your class responsibilities. As stated, Idaho State University does not have an official travel policy that requires faculty to excuse university-sponsored travel. It is up to you, the student-athlete, to communicate your anticipated travel with each of your professors and to ensure all work (including tests) are completed prior to your departure or by the timeline prescribed by the course instructor/professor. All communication with faculty should be done prior to travel.
Academic Misconduct Academic integrity is expected of all individuals in academe. Behavior beyond reproach must be the norm. Academic misconduct in any form is unacceptable.
I. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, Cheating and Plagiarism. II. The term “academic” is synonymous with “scholastic” and refers to school-related endeavors, whether the school is vocational or academic. III. This policy applies to all forms of University educational activities, including but not limited to, classroom, lab, and online formats in various academic settings. IV. Instructors are encouraged to include specific information in the course syllabus on academic conduct guidelines specific to the course format and evaluation activities, as well as the link to this policy. V. Students should not assume that sharing any materials or collaborative learning activities are authorized unless explicitly stated by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Idaho State University’s policy regarding Academic Misconduct is administered and supervised by Academic Affairs. The Instructor is responsible for addressing suspected incidents of academic misconduct within his or her respective courses. Deans serve as appellate officers when students challenge the findings and outcomes determined by the Instructors, and outcomes determined by the Dean may be appealed to the Student Conduct Board (Board). In situations alleging procedural error by the University, an appeal may be made to the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Definitions of Academic Misconduct Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use materials, information, or study aids that are not permitted by the instructor in examinations or other academic work. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
• Obtaining, providing, or using unauthorized materials or devices for an examination or assignment, whether verbally, visually, electronically, or by notes, books, or other means. • Acquiring examinations or other course materials, possessing them, or providing them to others without the explicit permission of the instructor. This includes buying or selling an assignment or exam, or providing any information about an examination in advance of the examination. • Taking an examination in place of another person or arranging for someone else to take an examination in one’s place. • Writing a paper for someone else or having a paper written by or purchasing a paper from a third party. • Submitting the same work or substantial portions of the same work in two different classes without the explicit prior approval of the instructor. • Fabricating or misrepresenting information for any report or other academic exercise. • Fabricating or misrepresenting data. • Copying down answers when provided during course testing or other standardized testing and
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 32 giving them to other students who have not taken the test. This includes using electronic devices to photograph and transmit restricted test materials. • Removing the test instrument or test information from the testing room or other location without the instructor’s explicit permission. • Assisting another student without the instructor’s permission. • Deceiving instructors or other university officials about academic work. • Altering grades on one’s own or another student’s work. • Offering money or other remuneration in exchange for a grade.
Plagiarism is defined as presenting or representing another person’s words, ideas, data, or work as one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: • The exact duplication of another’s work or the incorporation of a substantial or essential portion without appropriate quotation marks and citations. • The act of appropriating creative works or substantial portions in such fields as art, music, and technology, and presenting them as one’s own.
The guiding principle is that all work submitted must properly credit sources of information. In written work, direct quotations, statements that are paraphrased, summaries of the work of another, and other information that is not considered common knowledge must be cited or acknowledged. Quotation marks or a proper form of identification shall be used to indicate direct quotations.
Students often associate the term with writers who copy entire passages from a book, magazine, encyclopedia, or other printed source and turn them in to an instructor as their own work. This is perhaps, the most blatant form of plagiarism as well as the easiest for instructors to detect. After all, English instructors have spent years studying style, and they can usually recognize a passage lifted from Time magazine or other sources with distinctive styles. Instructors can usually recognize professional writing, even if they cannot immediately identify its source; they can, in fact, usually identify writing that is not the student’s own, no matter what the source.
But plagiarism takes several forms. For instance, students plagiarize when they borrow ideas from other writers without giving them credit. In this case, students might not even use the other writer’s language; nevertheless, they are stealing the writer’s content. Students also plagiarize when they present another student’s work as their own, including working off of another student’s established file.
An increasingly common form of plagiarism is to download material from the Web and use it as one’s own. However, with the sophisticated search engines now available, which can identify sources through key words and phrases, this form of plagiarism is also fairly easy to detect.
Because plagiarism is such a complex concept, we offer the following summary definition. Plagiarism includes:
1. The literal repetition, without acknowledgment, of the writings of another author. All significant words, phrases, clauses or passages in a student’s paper which have been taken directly from source material must be enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged either in the text itself or in the endnotes. 2. Borrowing without acknowledgment another writer’s general plan, outline or structure of argument in the creation of one’s own organization. 3. Borrowing another’s ideas and representing them as one’s own. To paraphrase the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgment is to plagiarize. 4. Allowing either another person or business to prepare the paper and then submitting it as one’s own work.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 33 An instructor as used in this policy is defined as a person who is responsible for the teaching of a class or laboratory or other instruction. These terms include professors regardless of rank, instructional staff, graduate assistants, visiting lecturers, and adjunct, affiliate, or visiting faculty.
Procedures for Determination of Academic Misconduct and Imposition of Penalties When an Instructor witnesses an incident of academic misconduct, has evidence of one, or is informed of one by a witness, the Instructor shall proceed as follows:
• The Instructor shall contact the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVP). • If the Instructor and AVP feel that a penalty is warranted, the Instructor shall inform the student or students involved, in writing, of the evidence of academic misconduct and the penalty. When more than one student is involved in academic misconduct, the Instructor shall inform each student individually, in writing, and ensure that all students’ FERPA rights are protected. • The Instructor shall keep a copy of the documentation and send copies of the evidence of academic misconduct to: o the student, o the chairperson (or designee) of the department in which the instructor holds an appointment, o the chairperson (or designee) of the department in which the student is a major, o the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (AVP), and o the Office of the Registrar. A copy of the report shall be placed in the student’s permanent file in that office.
For incidents that occur near the end of the semester, the Instructor will issue an incomplete grade to the accused student(s) while the resolution of the allegation continues. Once a decision and imposed penalty, if any, has been rendered, the grade will be updated.
Penalties for Academic Misconduct Any penalty imposed by an Instructor for academic misconduct shall be based on the Instructor’s and AVP’s professional judgment and wisdom and may include: • Written warning • Resubmission of work • Grade reduction • Fail the course
Penalties that may be imposed at the University-level by the Board, and are permanently recorded on the student’s transcript are: • Suspension from the University • Expulsion from the University
Both an Instructor penalty and University-level penalty may be imposed. Withdrawal from a course does not exempt a student from penalties for academic misconduct. In no case should an Instructor recommend that a student withdraw from the course to avoid charges and/or penalties.
Procedures for Students’ Appeal of Imposed Penalties The student may appeal penalties for academic misconduct to the dean (or designee) of the college in which the course was offered, no later than fifteen (15) business days after the student has received written notification of the Instructor’s decision and penalties regarding academic misconduct.
When a student files an appeal, the dean (or designee) shall set a date for a formal hearing to discuss the allegations and penalties. He/she shall chair and conduct the hearing and keep a written record of it. The hearing shall include the Instructor, the student, the chairperson (or designee) of the department in which
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 34 the Instructor holds an appointment, the chairperson (or designee) of the department in which the student is a major, and the dean (or designee) of the college in which the student is a major. In addition, the student may bring one (1) support person (faculty, staff, or student) but this individual does not participate in the hearing. Within five (5) business days following the hearing, the dean shall issue a final determination, in writing, of responsibility or non-responsibility based upon a preponderance of the evidence.
If the formal hearing results in the student being exonerated of all charges of academic misconduct, the dean (or designee) of the college in which the course was offered shall prepare a letter of memorandum stating that the student has been exonerated and requesting that all records about the alleged act of misconduct be destroyed, other than the dean’s own record of the hearing. The dean (or designee) shall send copies of the letter of memorandum to: • the Instructor, • the student, • the chairperson of the department in which the Instructor holds an appointment, • the chairperson of the department in which the student is a major, • the dean of the college in which the student is a major, • the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and • the Office of the Registrar. This office shall remove all records about the alleged misconduct from the student’s permanent file.
If the student is not exonerated of all charges, then the dean (or designee) of the college in which the course was offered shall send copies of the written record of the formal hearing to the parties above. If the penalty is reduced as a result of the hearing, the dean (or designee) of the college in which the course was offered shall direct the Registrar to make any changes in the student’s grade. Penalties for academic misconduct may be appealed to the Board. Procedural errors may be appealed to the SBOE.
Charge and Scope of the Student Conduct Board (SCB) The Board shall not hear general academic complaints that should be referred to a dean or the Executive Vice President and Provost. Its decision is final, except for the student’s ability to appeal procedural errors to the SBOE. The SCB shall operate under the following procedures: • A student may appeal a dean’s decision. • Notice from the Registrar to the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Vice President for Student Affairs that a student has received two “Fail the Course” penalties for academic misconduct violations also activates the Board. • An Instructor, with the approval of his/her dean, may ask the Board to consider suspension or expulsion when he/she deems the incident of academic misconduct to be significant and warranting a University-level penalty or if the student has multiple penalties for academic misconduct. All requests shall be in writing, include the reasons for recommending suspension or expulsion, and shall include supporting documents.
The Board is comprised of faculty, staff, and students that are trained to serve as adjudicators. Board members serve on a voluntary basis. The Board for the hearing will be composed of no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) members drawn from the larger pool of trained personnel.
Once the Board is constituted, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs shall give all documents, to the Board Chair. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs will notify the student, outline the procedures, inform the student that he/she may review the materials in the Vice President for Student Affair’s Office, and allow the student a reasonable amount of time to present to that office any documents in his or her defense.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 35 The Board Chair shall then set a date for a formal hearing, one that allows the student sufficient time to prepare a defense and allows Board members sufficient time to review all the materials held in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, including any submitted by the student. The student may choose one (1) ISU student, staff, or faculty member to accompany him or her to the hearing. However, this person does not directly participate in the hearing. In addition, the person at ISU with the most knowledge of the case, shall be invited to give testimony, but is not required to appear.
All members of the Board must be present at the hearing. However, neither the student nor the person who initiated the review need be present for the Board to act.
After the formal hearing, the Board will vote on, i) whether the misconduct occurred, ii) if the penalty is appropriate or if a different penalty should be imposed, and iii) in severe cases, whether to suspend or expel the student. A majority of the Board members must vote for suspension or expulsion for such an action to occur. The length of any suspension shall also be determined by majority vote.
The Board Chair will send a written record of the Board’s decision to the Vice President for Student Affairs, who will be responsible for relaying the decision to the student, the Registrar, and the Executive Vice President and Provost. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs will hold all materials related to the case permanently.
The Board’s decision shall be implemented by the Executive Vice President and Provost (or designee).
When the Board imposes suspension, the Office of the Registrar shall record “Suspension for Academic Misconduct” on the student’s permanent transcript. When the Board imposes expulsion, “Expulsion for Academic Misconduct” shall be recorded on the student’s permanent transcript.
Athletic Department Academic Dishonesty Policy for Student-Athlete
The Department of Athletics recognizes that the majority of student athletes are also accomplished scholars who are dedicated to high quality performance in the classroom and laboratory in addition to the field, court, or arena. At the same time, we also recognize that ISU's student-athletes are role models for other high achieving students. As such, we hold our student-athletes to a higher standard of conduct.
In addition to the policy and potential penalities in place for all students at Idaho State University through the Office of Student Affairs, the Department of Athletics reserves the right to enforce even stricter penalties for student-athletes who are found culpable of academic misconduct or dishonesty.
Athletics' Academic Advisors work regularly with faculty members to ensure an environment of academic integrity. When it becomes known that a student-athlete has engaged in a violation of the university's Academic Dishonesty Policy and when the appeals process (if desired) has been completed, the following actions may be implemented:
First Offense After the first offense, the student-athlete will be required to meet with the Director of Student-Athlete Academics or their sport's Athletics Academic Advisor. The intent of the meeting will be to discuss the circumstances that created the infraction and to discuss how any additional infractions should be taken to prevent a similar outcome. In addition, the conversation may include the impact on their team, perceptions of the team, athletics and the university. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) will be notified. Depending on the severity of academic dishonesty, additional penalties may be imposed. These could include a suspension from all team functions (e.g., practices, meetings, strength and conditioning sessions) for a period of up to two weeks, suspension from athletic competition, or the student-athlete may be required to attend additional study hall sessions or complete a university course on academic misconduct.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 36 Second Offense After the second offense, the student-athlete will face disciplinary action that will include a mandatory two-week suspension from all team functions and competitions. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) will be notified. The student-athlete may also be required to attend study sessions during scheduled practice, competition, or an appointed time by the Director of Student-Athlete Academics. Only after meeting separately with the FAR and the Director of Athletics will the student-athlete be allowed to return to team functions.
Third Offense After their third offense of academic dishonesty, a student-athlete will be dismissed from athletic program. The student-athlete may also face cancelation or reduction of their athletically related financial aid.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 37 BengalFAM: The Faculty Mentor Program The Faculty Mentor Program is a special task force created by Faculty Athletics Representative Caroline “Smitty” Faure in 2019. The BengalFAM serves as academic liaisons to Idaho State University’s student- athletes. The mentors are a group of faculty members interested in furthering the integration of the student-athlete within the ideals and mission of the University. These committed individuals believe that athletics play an integral role in the mission of our university, and that athletic participation is meaningful and valuable, meeting essential needs in the health and development of the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Faculty Mentors provide an additional resource across all areas of the university – faculty, administration, staff, students and coaches – in encouraging and reinforcing the ties between the athletic and academic pursuits of the student-athlete. Our BengalFAM are role models who willingly connect to student-athletes to provide support through additional counsel and advice when specific issues arise, particularly in the areas of social issues and academics. Mentors are dedicated to the idea of building a harmonious connection between the academic, athletic and social cultures of our campus.
Roles of the Faculty Athletic Mentors There is no template that dictates how a faculty mentor will serve. We try to recruit faculty members who desire to provide a positive presence in the lives of the student-athletes. This can be accomplished in any number of ways, but for the most part, the relationships between mentors and SAs will develop organically and evolve as needs are identified. Examples of some of the things Faculty Athletics Mentors might do include: • Supporting the academic development of the student-athlete. • Promoting understanding and communication between faculty, student-athletes, and students. • Attending a team meeting at the beginning of the year to discuss ways to balance participation on an athletic team and achieve academic success. • Scheduling follow-up meetings with the team to ensure the student-athletes are on a path to success and to answer questions and concerns that may arise. • Assisting freshmen student-athletes by helping to orient them to campus resources and adjust to university life. • Providing student-athletes and coaches a contact for academic questions. • Attending team practice(s) from time to time. • Attending home events, or possibly even traveling to an away event when convenient. Perhaps even sit on the team bench for a game. • Proctoring exams for other faculty (either for visiting teams coming to Pocatello, or perhaps even for ISU’s team when on the road). • Assisting the FAR in creating greater general awareness among ISU faculty of the unique demands placed on student-athletes. • Providing student-athletes with general advice on communicating with faculty, time management, career counseling, and study skills. • Assisting the Athletics’ Academic Advisors in the creation of academic action plans, when needed. • Eating pre-game meal with the team. • Attending end of the season team banquet and celebration. • Being aware of and perhaps participate in team's service projects(s). • Serving as a resource for student-athletes on issues of mental health and overall well-being and to help facilitate professional referrals, as needed. • Meeting with prospective student-athletes when they come to campus. • Attending team social events (barbeques, etc.). • Cheering for the Bengals!
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 38 Meet the Faculty Athletic Mentors
Men's Cross Country Women's Cross Country Soccer Men's Basketball Women's Basketball
Dr. Shawn Bearden Dr. Karen Appleby Dr. Alex Rose John Ney Dr. John Fitzpatrick Exercise Physiology Sport Psychology Marketing Marketing Sport Psychology [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-6269 208-282-5613 208-282-3550 208-282-3637 208-282-4058
Volleyball Football Football Football Men's Track & Field
Tera Cole Dr. Christian Chan Dr. Raphael Njoku Brock Gunter Dr. Greg Murphy English Counseling Global Studies Automotive Technology Business Management [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-4353 208-282-2413 208-282-4164 208-282-2868 208-282-2856
Women's Track & Field Softball Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Golf
Kristin Calley Dr. Dani Moffit Dr. Alex Bolinger Dr. Mona Xu Dr. Mary Whitaker Dental Hygiene Athletic Training Business Management Psychology Audiology [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-3379 208-282-4441 208-282-6242 208-282-3541 208-282-2190
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 39 Athletic Related Financial Aid
The Facts About Athletic Related Financial Aid A student-athlete shall not be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics if he or she receives financial aid that exceeds the value of the cost of attendance (tuition and fees, room and board, books, and other miscellaneous expenses related to attendance at the institution as determined by the financial aid office).
Athletic scholarships are awarded on an annual basis.
Athletic scholarships may be renewed, reduced or withdrawn at the conclusion of each academic year. Student-athletes must be notified in writing prior to July 1 of the upcoming academic year. According to NCAA rules, institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability may not be decreased or cancelled during or after the period of its award: • On the basis of a student-athlete’s ability, performance or contribution to a team’s success; • Because of an injury, illness or physical or mental medical condition (except as permitted pursuant to Bylaw 15.3.4.1); • For any other athletics reason (NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4.2 and 15.3.4.3)
Institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability may be reduced or canceled during the period of the award or reduced or not renewed for the following academic year or years of the student- athlete’s five-year period of eligibility if the recipient: • Renders himself or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition; • Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or financial aid agreement (see Bylaw 15.3.4.1.2); • Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty, as determined by the institution’s regular student disciplinary authority; • Voluntarily (on his or her own initiative) withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons; however, the recipient’s financial aid may not be awarded to another student-athlete in the academic term in which the aid was reduced or canceled. A student-athlete’s request for written permission to contact another four-year collegiate institution regarding a possible transfer does not constitute a voluntary withdrawal; or • Violates a non-athletically related condition outlined in the financial aid agreement or violates a documented institutional rule or policy (e.g., academics policies or standards, athletics department or team rules or policies) (NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4.1).
If an Idaho State University student-athlete has a reduction or withdrawal of athletic aid, they have the right to appeal this decision. Student-athletes should contact Adam Smith in the Financial Aid Office for guidance on this process ([email protected]).
A full athletic scholarship covers • Tuition • Fees related to classes required for graduation • Room and Board • Course REQUIRED books
Athletic scholarships do not cover expenses associated with • Library fines • Fines for damage to University property, including the residence halls
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 40 • Key deposits or replacement of a lost residence hall key • Mailbox fee • Parking permits • Parking fines • Telephone bills, or • Lost textbooks
Accumulating this kind of debt affects the ability to schedule classes for the following semester, and in some instances, retain enrollment. Avoid these charges, and when any are assessed, deal with them immediately.
ISU Textbook Scholarship Policy Textbooks will be paid for through an Athletics Department Book Voucher for student-athletes receiving book scholarships. Book Scholarships may only be used for required books, and for the student’s own use. Any unauthorized use or misuse of a book scholarship may result in loss of the book scholarship and /or other University financial assistance. To receive your books, report to the bookstore at the designated time with a current ISU Student ID. To obtain books for classes added after the start of the semester, see the Athletics Fiscal Officer or the Student Support Team in the Athletics Administration Office
ISU Book Return Policy All books must be returned to the Athletic Administration Offices in Holt Arena during Finals Week. ABSOLUTELY NO BOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. All books must be returned in good condition for reuse or you will be charged as if the book was not returned. • Any books not returned by the due date will be charged to you at 50% of the original price • If dropping a class during the University’s drop/add period: • You must return your books to the bookstore within the first ten days or you will be charged 100% of the • original price to the book store for the books not returned during the required period • If you would like to keep your Books: • You can purchase them at 25% of the original Price • This purchase must be made prior to 2 p.m. Friday of Finals Week
Scholarships and Stipends A full scholarship does not cover: • Computer Accounts • Parking, library, and Other related fines or fees • Insurance • Vehicle Registration fees or Parking Passes • School supplies (i.e. paper, pencils, calculators, dictionaries, reference books, art supplies, etc. • New student orientation • The cost of treatment for non-athletically related injuries and illnesses, optical and dental work • Fines for damage to University property, including the Resident Halls • Keys, deposits, or replacement of lost Residence Hall Key • Phone Charges
Scholarships may be non-renewed or canceled if a student-athlete: • Renders herself/himself ineligible for athletic competition • Misrepresents information on an application for admission to ISU, or a letter of intent
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 41 • Voluntarily withdraws from a sport for personal reasons • Does not attend class in accordance with University and Athletic Department Policy • Engages in misconduct serious enough to warrant disciplinary action
Changing of Original Scholarship ONLY the Head Coach or Director of Athletics, in accordance with conditions or situation specified by NCAA legislation and financial aid office, may make modification to the original grant. Student-Athletes are afforded the opportunity to be heard by the Director of Athletics if aid is reduced or discontinued. If your aid is not renewed and you wish to appeal the decision you must: 1. Meet with your Head Coach 2. If an understanding is not reached then: 3. Set up a meeting with the Head coach and administrator responsible for the sport. 4. If the problem is still not resolved then: 5. A meeting may be scheduled with the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. 6. If all such meetings fail to settle the problem you may: 7. Request an Appeal Hearing with the Director of Financial Aid.
Academic Scholarships Student-athletes who receive any form of outside scholarship aid (financial assistance) should let the ISU Athletics Compliance Office or the Athletics' FInance Officer know. This includes all institutional and external scholarships awards.
On-Campus Residents Scholarship Disbursements If you are receiving room and board, your scholarship covers: • The cost of your living expenses, (i.e. room and board at double occupancy) • The cost of a meal card that provides you funding to spend in the cafeteria for your meals
Off-Campus Residents Grant-In-Aid Disbursements (Stipends) If you are receiving room and board, your scholarship provides you with: • A monthly Stipend Check, which reflects cost of living in the dorms at double occupancy • A stipend will be provided to you from September through May (nine months). The stipend check will be mailed to the student-athlete’s address that is registered on BengalWeb or student- athletes can set up direct deposit on your Finances tab on BengalWeb
You may not receive your stipend if: • You are registered with less than 12 credits. The computer automatically notes any scholarship • student-athlete falling below 12 credits, the required full-time student status by the NCAA • You fail to attend classes on a regular basis, or fail to follow guidelines in accordance with NCAA, Federal, and University Policy If there are any questions regarding a “hold” on a Monthly stipend check, you should contact your coach for explanation. Then you must go to the Athletics Administration Office for the release of your stipend check.
Injured Student-Athlete Financial Aid If you are unable to compete athletically in any further events or games, due to an injury sustained during practice, competition or University sponsored travel, your athletic financial aid will be continued for the award period. You must meet the following requirement to continue to receive your aid: 1. Pass a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester 2. Maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 42 3. Adhere to ISU and NCAA academic policies 4. Volunteer to work in the Athletics Department
If an injured student-athlete has recovered sufficiently to compete according to the University’s Medical staff and chooses not to participate, the University’s obligation to provide athletic financial aid may be terminated.
Obtaining Additional Non-Athletic Financial Assistance All outside grants that you receive must be in accordance with the Big Sky Conference and the NCAA rules, and must be reported annually to the Athletics Department Fiscal Officer. Your combined aid amount may not exceed the full scholarship as designated by the University. If you exceed this amount, you will be required to refund the excess amount to the ISU Athletics department.
Out-of-State Tuition Waivers Non-Resident Tuition Waivers are available for students who’s place of residence is outside the state of Idaho. Because the number of waivers is limited, these awards are primarily given based on scholarship/ academic performance. However, for the some western states there are additional waivers available. For more information, contact the financial aid/scholarship office. (282-2756)
The procedure for acceptance of an Out of State Tuition Waiver: 1. The University’s Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Committee will make the decision regarding the applicants. 2. The Students will then be notified of the decision regarding their applications by April 1. 3. The student must notify the committee of acceptance, or it will be withdrawn. If the student does not pick up the waiver by the published dis-enrollment date as stated in the University’s Class 4. schedule, the award will be re-awarded.
Waivers will normally be awarded for one full school year; however, if a recipient is unable to complete the year, the waiver will be re-awarded to an applicant on the list of alternatives. Awards must be used for the year issued and will not be held over.
To continue an out-of-state tuition waiver as an Undergraduate, • You must complete 12 credits each semester or 24 credits each year, and • Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA
As a Graduate student, • You must complete 9 credits each semester or 18 credits each year, and • Maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA
PELL Grant, Student Loans, & Work Study Programs The PELL Grant, student loans, and work-study are government funds that are determined primarily on a “need” basis. If you need additional funds, personnel in the university’s financial aid office will help you investigate the possibility of long-term loans, grants, and work-study to attain the needed funding.
Before any other form of aid is accepted, you should discuss it with the Head Coach, the Athletic Fiscal Officer, and /or University Financial Aid Office.
To apply for federal financial aid, you need to: 1. Contact Financial Aid Office (Located on the 3rd floor of the Museum Building, or call
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 43 282-2756) 2. Obtain and Complete a FAFSA Form (either electronically, via the Internet, or paper format) 3. Mail Completed Form
Summer School Aid Summer financial aid is not guaranteed to Idaho State University student-athletes. Financial aid will be considered for all student-athletes who complete an application. You should make requests for summer school financial aid to your athletics academic advisor prior to the Friday after Spring Break. Athletics aid will be provided to student-athletes for summer courses as recommended by the Athletics Academic Advisor, the Director of Athletic Academic Advising, and shall be approved by the Director of Athletics. Athletics aid is not available for study abroad programs.
Each student-athlete on athletic aid during the school year is eligible for consideration for summer school aid. Per NCAA Bylaw 15.2.8.1.2, summer aid may not exceed the student-athlete’s annual scholarship equivalency. Prior to completion of the application the student-athlete must register for the courses indicated on the application and attach a copy of the summer class schedule with the application. • If you are granted an award for summer school, it will cover the awarded amount of your tuition only. Books and class fees will be the student’s responsibility to pay. • If you do not successfully complete the course, you will not be eligible to receive aid the following summer (completing the course means that student-athlete has a passing grade). • If you drop a summer class without obtaining a FULL REFUND, or if you stop attending the class and receive an X grade, you are responsible for paying the Athletic Department the monetary value of the credits taken. • If you are repeating a previously taken course, no matter the semester taken, your request will be reviewed with limited consideration.
NCAA Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund The Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund was established by the NCAA member institutions in 1991 to “meet the student-athlete’s needs of an emergency or essential nature for which financial assistance is not otherwise available.” Responsibility for oversight and administration of the fund, including interpretations, rests solely with the conferences. If you believe that you are eligible to receive assistance from this fund, you should contact Jim Kramer in the Department of Athletics.
Who is eligible to apply for funds: • PELL-eligible student-athletes, including student-athletes who have exhausted their athletics eligibility or no longer are able to participate because of medical reasons. • Student-athletes who are receiving countable athletically related financial aid and who can demonstrate a need determined by the WFU Office of Financial Aid through a FAFSA. • Foreign student-athletes on full scholarship who have been approved by the Official Foreign Student-Athlete Advisory Entity in the Department of International Studies.
Permissible uses of the fund: • Cost of health insurance up to an amount established each semester. • Cost of clothing and other essential expenses (not entertainment) up to an amount established each semester for PELL-eligible student-athletes and full scholarship student-athletes who demonstrate financial need. (Must be preapproved by the ISU Athletic department). • Cost of expendable academic course supplies (e.g., notebook, pens and film) and rental of nonexpendable supplies (e.g., computer equipment and cameras) that are required for all students enrolled in the course. • Medical and dental costs not covered by another insurance program (e.g., premiums for optional medical insurance, hearing aids, vision therapy and off-campus psychological
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 44 counseling). • Costs associated with student-athlete or family emergencies.
Fifth-Year Aid The athletics department may provide a fifth year of financial assistance after eligibility is exhausted. Assistance is based on academic record. Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: • Have completed her/his athletic eligibility • Received athletically-related financial assistance • Be within 5 years of initial enrollment at an institution of higher education • Have received no more than 4 years of athletically-related financial aid • Be within 24 hours of graduation with a minimum 2.75 GPA • Have confirmation from the Registrar and major department of all major course requirements for graduation. • Submit an official graduation check and degree completion plan with fifth year aid application.
At no time may the fifth year aid recipient deviate from the submitted plan. Deviation from this plan may result in automatic cancellation of awarded aid. Further, student-athletes • Must have completed the Fifth Year Aid Application and applied for Federal Financial Aid (see Pell Grant, Student loans, and Work-study section) • Must adhere to ISU, NCAA and Big Sky conference academic policies for student-athletes • Have a clean disciplinary record • Must have no record of loss of team APR points • Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours each semester and pass each course with a C or better
All courses enrolled while on fifth year aid must be Idaho State University courses. To qualify for fifth year aid student-athlete must be academically eligible by all NCAA, Big Sky Conference and Idaho State University standards in the semester prior to receiving fifth year aid and at all times while in the fifth year aid program. Any ineligibility automatically disqualifies a student from receiving further aid. The athletics department may renew Fifth Year Financial Aid at the beginning of the spring semester provided the student-athlete has met the required academic standards during the Fall Semester.
Appeals Process A student wishing to discuss a grievance or wishing to appeal the non-renewal, reduction, or cancellation of an athletic award, must submit a written request that includes the following: • The student’s name, student number, year in school, sport • Type and amount of athletic award • Reasons for believing that the decision was unfair, including names of institutional staff members (e.g. coach, financial aid officer) with whom the student has discussed the reduction or cancellation of aid and copies of any relevant documents (e.g. letter regarding initial award of athletics grant)
The student MUST submit a written request to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships WITHIN 10 DAYS after the student receives notification that his/her athletic award has been reduced or canceled. Within two weeks after the appeal is submitted, a meeting with the financial aid appeal committee will be scheduled. The student-athlete and the Director of Athletics will be notified in writing of the time and place of the meeting. Each side will be given an opportunity to present arguments to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee. The appeal committee will reach a decision and sent it in writing to each party. The decision of the committee will be final. There is no appeal beyond the Financial Aid Appeal Committee.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 45 Athletics’ Compliance
Athletics’ Compliance Staff
Cody Sparrow Blaise Burns Assistant Athletic Director Athletics' Compliance for Compliance Assistant [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-2486 208-282-3332
Commitments to the Division I Collegiate Model In addition to the purposes and fundamental policy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as set forth in Constitution 1, members of Division I support the following commitments in the belief that these commitments assist in defining the nature and purposes of the division. These commitments are not binding on member institutions, but serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.
The Commitment to Values-Based Legislation. Bylaws proposed and enacted by member institutions governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to foster competition in amateur athletics, promote the Association’s enduring values and advance the Collegiate Model as set forth in the NCAA Constitution. In some instances, a careful balancing of these values may be necessary to help achieve the purposes of the Association.
The Commitment to Amateurism. Member institutions shall conduct their athletics programs for students who choose to participate in intercollegiate athletics as a part of their educational experience and in accordance with NCAA bylaws, thus maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model.
The Commitment to Fair Competition. Bylaws shall be designed to promote the opportunity for institutions and eligible student- athletes to engage in fair competition. This commitment requires that all member institutions compete within the framework of the Collegiate Model of athletics in which athletics competition is an integral part of the student-athlete’s effort to acquire a degree in higher education. The commitment to fair competition acknowledges that variability will exist among members, including facilities, geographic locations and resources, and that such variability should not be justification for future legislation. Areas affecting fair competition include, but are not limited to, personnel, eligibility and amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, the length of playing and practice seasons, and the number of institutional competitions per sport.
The Commitment to Integrity and Sportsmanship. It is the responsibility of each member institution to conduct its athletics programs and manage its staff members, representatives and student-athletes in a manner that promotes the ideals of higher education and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. Member institutions are committed to encouraging behavior that advances the interests of the Association, its membership and the Collegiate Model of athletics. All individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 46 programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, academic integrity and ethical conduct. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics programs.
The Commitment to Institutional Control and Compliance. It is the responsibility of each member institution to monitor and control its athletics programs, staff members, representatives and student- athletes to ensure compliance with the Constitution and bylaws of the Association. Responsibility for maintaining institutional control ultimately rests with the institution’s campus president or chancellor. It is also the responsibility of each member institution to report all breaches of conduct established by these bylaws to the Association in a timely manner and cooperate with the Association’s enforcement efforts. Upon a conclusion that one or more violations occurred, an institution shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be prescribed by the Association on behalf of the entire membership. The Commitment to Student-Athlete Well-Being. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to enhance the well-being of student-athletes who choose to participate and to prevent undue commercial or other influences that may interfere with their scholastic, athletics or related interests. The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics shall be regulated to minimize interference with their academic pursuits. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which student-athletes’ activities, in all sports, are conducted to encourage academic success and individual development and as an integral part of the educational experience. Each member institution should also provide an environment that fosters fairness, sportsmanship, safety, honesty and positive relationships between student-athletes and representatives of the institution.
The Commitment to Sound Academic Standards. Standards of the Association governing participation in intercollegiate athletics, including postseason competition, shall be designed to ensure proper emphasis on educational objectives and the opportunity for academic success, including graduation, of student- athletes who choose to participate at a member institution. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as an important component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. Each member institution’s admission and academic standards for student-athletes shall be designed to promote academic progress and graduation and shall be consistent with the standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general.
The Commitment to Responsible Recruiting Standards. Recruiting bylaws shall be designed to promote informed decisions and balance the interests of prospective student-athletes, their educational institutions, the Association’s member institutions and intercollegiate athletics as a whole. This commitment includes minimizing the role of external influences on prospective student-athletes and their families and preventing excessive contact or pressure in the recruitment process.
The Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The Division I membership believes in and is committed to the core values of diversity, inclusion and equity, because realization of those values improves the learning environment for all student-athletes and enhances excellence within the membership and in all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. The membership shall create diverse and inclusive environments, promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person, and include diverse perspectives in the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Member institutions, with assistance from the national office, are expected to develop inclusive practices that foster positive learning and competitive environments for student-athletes, as well as professional development and opportunities for athletics administrators, coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds.
The Role Of Athletics' Compliance The roles of the NCAA Compliance Officers at Idaho State University are to • Interpret NCAA, Big Sky and institutional academic standards and eligibility qualifications;
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 47 • Compose and conduct rules education meetings for members of the athletic department staff and boosters; • Implement and administer the NCAA Division I Institutional Performance Program (IPP); • Provide expertise and advisement, and maintain recruiting eligibility information; • Provide expertise to members of the department and University on rules compliance and eligibility standards • Assist the Athletic Department with compliance efforts in the area of University policies and procedures, ADA, Cleary, Title IX and other applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; • Assist in the certification of student-athletes (academic and athletic).
NCAA Bylaw 2.4 - Ethical Conduct All participating student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.
NCAA Bylaw 10.1- Unethical Conduct Unethical conduct by a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or a current or former institutional staff member (e.g. coach, professor, tutor, teaching assistant, student manager, and student trainer) may include, but it is not limited to, the following: • Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or the individual’s institution; • Knowing involvement in arranging for fraudulent academic credit of false transcripts for a prospective or enrolled student-athlete; • Knowing involvement in offering or providing a prospective or an enrolled student-athlete an improper inducement or extra benefit; or • Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual’s institution false or misleading information concerning the individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation; • Receipt of benefits by an institutional staff member for facilitating or arranging a meeting between a student-athlete and an agent, financial advisor or a representative of an agent or advisor (runner)
NCAA Bylaw 12.1.1 - Amateur Status An individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual: • Uses his or her athletics skill for pay in any form in that sport • Accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be received following completion of intercollegiate athletics participation • Signs a contract or commitment of any kind of play professional athletics • Receives, directly or indirectly, a salary, reimbursement of expenses or any other form of financial assistance from a professional sports • Competes on professional athletics team • Subsequent to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, enters into a professional draft • Enters into an agreement with an agent
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 48 NCAA Bylaw 12.4 - Employment Earnings from a student-athlete’s on or off campus employment that occurs at any time is exempt and is not counted in determining a student-athlete’s full grant-in-aid or in the institution’s financial aid limitations, provided: • The student-athlete’s compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained because of athletics ability; • The student-athlete is compensated only for work actually performed; and • The student-athlete is compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services.
Practice Eligibility & Release of Financial Aid In order to participate in practice or team activity, an incoming freshmen must have: • Requested their amateurism certification through the EC. If they are pending they can participate, but if they have not requested certification they cannot participate • Requested their final HS transcript • Submitted test scores through the testing agency
ISU cannot release aid (scholarship money) until all of these tasks are completed and the NCAA Eligibility Center has cleared the student-athlete.
Time Limits – Practice and Competition The NCAA believes athletic participation should enhance the educational welfare of student-athletes. To support that principle, there are limits to the number of hours a student-athlete can be required to participate in athletically related activities. When a team is in-season, those limits are set at 20 hours per week (maximum of four hours per day) and one day off in a seven-day period. When a team is out-of- season, those limits are set at eight hours per week and two days off during the calendar week. At the beginning of each year, student-athletes receive a list of activities that are counted as required athletically related activities. Contact the Athletics’ Compliance Office at 208-282-2486 for more information or if countable athletically-related activities exceed the permissible amount. It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to contact compliance services if they are aware of the team exceeding their hours.
Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA): In-Season • Practices • Athletic meetings with a coach initiated or required by a coach (e.g., end of season individual meetings) • Competition (and associated activities regardless of their length, count as three hours) [Note: No countable athletically related activities may occur after the competition] • Field, floor or on-court activity • Setting up offensive and defensive alignment • On-court or on-field activities called by any member of the team and confined primarily to members of that team • Required weight training and conditioning activities • Required participation in camps/clinics • Visiting the competition site in the sports of cross country and golf • Participation outside the regular season in individual skill-related instructional activities with a member of the coaching staff • Discussion or review of game films • Participation in a physical activity class for student-athletes only and taught by a member of
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 49 the athletics staff (e.g., a coach)
Noncountable Athletically Related Activities: In-Season • Compliance meetings • Meetings with a coach initiated by the student-athlete (as long as no countable activities occur) • Drug/alcohol educational meetings or Life Skills meetings • Study hall, tutoring or academic meetings • SAAC meetings or activities • Voluntary weight training not conducted by a coach or staff member • Voluntary sport-related activities (e.g., initiated by student-athlete, no attendance taken, no coach present) • Traveling to and from the site of competition (as long as no CARA occur) • Training room activities (e.g., treatment, taping), rehabilitation activities and medical examinations • Recruiting activities (e.g., student host) • Training table meals • Attending banquets (e.g., awards or postseason banquets) • Fundraising activities or public relations/promotional activities and community service activities
Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA): Out-of-Season • Required weight training and conditioning activities supervised by an athletics department staff member • In sports other than football, participation in up to two hours per week of skill instruction with no limit on the number of student-athletes who may participate at any one time between September 15 through April 15 o Prior to September 15 and after April 15, participation in up to two hours per week of skill instruction is permitted, provided not more than four student-athletes are involved at any one time in any facility • In football, participation in up to two hours per week of watching and reviewing films • Any voluntary athletically related activity in which the student-athlete chooses to participate (does not count in the eight hours) (e.g., initiated by student-athlete, no attendance taken, no coach present). • Participation in a physical fitness class conducted by a member of the athletics department staff.
Noncountable Athletically Related Activities: Out-of-Season • Conditioning drills may not simulate offensive or defensive alignments. • No equipment related to the sport may be used during conditioning activities. • No participation in any other countable athletically related activity that may have been permissible during the in-season period. • All athletically related activities are prohibited one week prior to the beginning of the institution's final exam period through the conclusion of each student-athlete's final exams. • No required participation in any countable athletically related activities during any institutional vacation period outside the declared playing and practice season. NOTE: Student-athletes may be involved in any noncountable athletically related activity during the off- season period (e.g., workouts using the safety exception, voluntary workouts, other noncountable
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 50 activities permitted during the in-season period).
Definition of “Voluntary” Activity To be considered a "voluntary" activity, all the following conditions must be met: • The student-athlete must not be required to report back to a coach or other athletics department staff member (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) any information related to the activity. In addition, noncoaching athletics department staff members who observe the activity (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) may not report back to the student- athlete's coach any information related to the activity; [NOTE: Coaches may not observe voluntary activities.] • The activity must be initiated and requested solely by the student-athlete. Neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may require the student-athlete to participate in the activity at any time; • The student-athlete's attendance and participation in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purposes of reporting such information to coaching staff members or other student-athletes; and • The student-athlete may not be subjected to penalty if he or she elects not to participate in the activity. In addition, neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may provide recognition or incentives (e.g., awards) to a student-athlete based on his or her attendance or performance in the activity.
The Safety Exception A coach may be present during voluntary individual workouts in the institution's regular practice facility (without the workouts being considered as countable athletically related activities) when the student- athlete uses equipment in that sport. The coach may provide safety or skill instruction but may not conduct the individual's workouts. The safety exception is applicable to Track and Field (field events, jumping hurdles and jumping element of the steeplechase).
Protecting Amateur Status Consult your head coach before entertaining invitations to participate in competition away from Idaho State University in your sport. NCAA rules may differ from those of the amateur governing body for your sport. Please review the following activities that are against NCAA rules. Participation in the following jeopardizes eligibility, and most likely requires the student-athlete to be reinstated by the NCAA. Reinstatement almost always involves the student-athlete being withheld from competition and payment of any money earned in the impermissible activity.
NCAA amateurism rules do not allow the student-athlete to: • Accept payment or a promise of payments such as cash, prizes, gifts or travel for participation in the student-athlete’s sport (General Rule); o NOTE: An individual may accept prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in an athletics event. Such prize money may not exceed actual and necessary expenses and may be provided only by the sponsor of the event. The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the individual (e.g., coach’s fees or expenses, parent’s expenses). • Enter into an agreement of any kind to compete in professional athletics. A verbal or written professional contract may not be negotiated; • Request to be put on a draft list for professional sports or try-out with a professional sports organization; o EXCEPTION: Men’s Basketball student-athletes may enter a professional league’s
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 51 draft but must remove his name from the draft list and declares his intent to resume intercollegiate participation not later than 10 days after the conclusion of the professional league’s draft combine. • Use athletic skill for payment; • Conduct a camp/clinic; • Play on any professional athletics team; • Receive athletically related financial aid that is determined by anyone other than the University; or • Participate on teams other than Clemson’s during the sport’s season. o EXCEPTION: Representation on a National Team
NCAA rules will not allow student-athletes, in any sport, to: • Agree to have their picture or name used to promote a commercial product; • Accept gifts, meals, loans of cars or money from anyone other than their parents or those responsible for your expenses; • Be represented by an agent or an organization that markets athletic skills or reputation; • Receive any benefit that is not available to other students at the university; • Participate in a summer league not approved by the NCAA. The Director of Athletics must provide written permission for summer league participation; or • Play on a non-departmental athletic team during the academic year without permission from the head coach and faculty athletic representative.
Extra Benefits According to NCAA rules, student-athletes are not allowed to received extra benefits. An extra benefit is defined as any special arrangement by a college or university employee or representative of the school’s athletic interests (including boosters/fans) to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not clearly stated in the NCAA Manual. Generally speaking, if a benefit is not available to all students, it is not permissible by NCAA rules. Acceptance of extra benefits by a student-athlete may result in loss of eligibility. Athletics staff members or boosters • May not buy a gift, food or beverage for a student-athlete • May not give money, school supplies, books or other items to student-athletes • May not loan money, school supplies or other items to student-athletes • May not co-sign a loan or provide/arrange bail for a student-athlete • May not give a ride to a student-athlete, except in situations involving danger or inclement weather • May not provide housing arrangements for student-athletes (without prior permission) • May not type a paper or assignment or other academic work for a student-athlete, even if the student-athlete agrees to pay for the service • May not complete papers or assignments or other academic work for a student-athlete • May not make credit/charge cards available for student-athletes to use • May not permit a student-athlete to use institutional resources, such as copier or coffee machine
Outside Competition The NCAA limits student-athletes’ participation on outside teams during the academic year (including official vacation periods.) Also, there are restrictions for competing on outside teams during the summer. Student-athletes cannot agree to participate on an outside team without first getting the approval of the head coach and the Director of Athletics’ Compliance. Penalties for participating on an impermissible outside team can range from permanent loss of eligibility to the loss of at least one season of eligibility.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 52 Player Complimentary Game Tickets Bengal student-athletes are able to obtain game tickets for family and friends. The following guidelines are applicable for sports that charge admission: • Student-athletes may receive a maximum of four complimentary admissions per home or away contest during the regular season (for the sport they compete in) in which they are eligible to compete; • All admissions are by a pass list only – no “hard” tickets are issued; • Tickets may be used by anyone designated by the student-athlete, excluding player agents or individuals associated with an agent “runner”; • Student-athletes may authorize another teammate to use up to four complimentary admissions with prior written approval of all student-athletes involved in the trade or transfer; • All transfers must be made prior to the athletic contest; and • When available, extra tickets may be purchased in advance using existing student ticket priority and paying the appropriate costs for regular and postseason events; • Complimentary admission tickets MAY NOT BE SOLD or exchanged for goods or services
All requests for player tickets must be submitted to the coach by the day and time indicated. A copy of all pass list requests will be reviewed by the Director of Athletics’ Compliance. The ticket office will administer all game-day admissions. People (except children) receiving player complimentary admissions must display picture identification at the pass gate. The name and signature on the I.D. must match the name and signature on the player request. After the game, a copy of the complimentary admissions master list will be reviewed again by compliance services.
Five-Year Clock If you play at a Division I school, you have five-calendar years in which to play four seasons of competition. Your five-year clock starts when you enroll as a full-time student at any college. Thereafter, your clock continues, even if you spend an academic year in residence as a result of transferring; decide to redshirt, if you do not attend school or even if you go part-time during your college career.
Season of Competition NCAA student-athletes are allowed to compete for four seasons in one sport. Division I and II student- athletes who compete for any amount of time during a season use up one season in their sport. Division III student-athletes who practice or compete after the first date of competition in their sport use up one season in their sport.
Becoming a “Qualifier” A “qualifier” is an NCAA designation for a student-athlete who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition, has: • Graduated from high school; • Successfully completed the required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses in specified subjects within prescribed timeframe; • Obtained a specified minimum GPA in the core curriculum; and • Obtained a specified minimum SAT or ACT score.
Redshirting In Divisions I or II, redshirting refers to someone who is enrolled full-time at a school, but does not play for an entire academic year for the sole purpose of saving a season of competition. A redshirt does not play in any college games or scrimmage in a given sport for an entire academic year, even though that student is otherwise eligible. If you do not play in a sport the entire academic year, you have not used a season of competition. However, if you play in even one second of a game as a college student-athlete, you are not a
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 53 redshirt. Exception: Division I football players may play in up to four games in one season and preserve their redshirt season.
Medical Hardship Waivers Many student-athletes have had the unfortunate experience of a severe injury during an athletic practice or competition and find themselves having to pursue a medical hardship waiver in order to preserve that season of eligibility. When a medical hardship waiver is granted, the student-athlete is given an additional year of competition eligibility. Receiving a medical hardship waiver is commonly called a "medical redshirt year" however, a medical hardship and a redshirt season are not the same.
A medical hardship is a form of relief that a university’s student-athlete will receive after a university’s application to the Big Sky Conference only if: • The student-athlete’s injury or illness was incapacitating; • The student-athlete’s incapacitating injury or illness occurred during the first half of the season and before competition in more than three contests or 30% of the season’s scheduled contests (whichever is greater); and • The injury or illness is supported by contemporaneous medical documentation (e.g., detailed physician and athletic trainer documentation of initial diagnosis, treatment and recovery).
Coaches or other institutional personnel (including athletic trainers) cannot grant or guarantee medical hardship years or waivers. If a student-athlete thinks he/she might qualify for a medical hardship waiver based on the criteria listed above, it is the student-athlete’s responsibility to initiate the process with the Athletics’ Compliance office. Medical Hardship Waiver requests can only be initiated after the student-athlete has been medically cleared from the injury by a physician.
There is no timeline to initiate the Medical Hardship Waiver request. Typically, ISU Compliance Officers will wait to file the medical hardship request until during or after the final season of eligibility. This is to ensure (a) the student-athlete has a desire to continue with his/her sport, (b) all medical documentation is
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 54 complete and can be obtained, and (c) the student-athlete has an academic plan in place for his/her additional year.
The NCAA requires Divisions I and II student-athletes to make appropriate annual progress toward earning their degrees. This progress is measured in several slightly different ways in the two divisions, including credits earned toward a degree and minimum grade-point average requirements. When Division I or II student-athletes fall short of these academic requirements, an institution can pursue a “progress-toward- degree” waiver to restore eligibility for competition. To qualify for such a waiver, institutions must document the mitigating circumstances that caused the deficiency. A common circumstance is a student- athlete facing a serious medical issue or other personal hardship.
Most of these waiver requests are assigned to a staff member at the NCAA national office. Staff members can approve, deny or conditionally approve a waiver request. The conditional approval means a student-athlete must meet certain requirements to remain eligible. An institution must demonstrate how the condition was met; if the student-athlete fails to meet the condition, the decision reverts to denial.
Transfer Rules Academic Year in Residence: Under the basic transfer regulations, you must spend an academic year in residence at the school to which you are transferring. If you transfer from a four-year college to an NCAA school, you must complete one academic year in residence at the new school before you can play for or receive travel expenses from the new school, unless you qualify for a transfer exception or waiver. To satisfy an academic year in residence, you must be enrolled in and successfully complete a full-time program of studies for two-full semesters or three-full quarters. Summer school terms and part-time enrollment do not count toward fulfilling an academic year in residence.
Four-Year College Prospective Student-Athletes: An athletics staff member or other representative of the institution's athletics interests shall not make contact with the studentathlete of another NCAA Division I institution, directly or indirectly, without first obtaining authorization through the notification of transfer process. Before making contact, directly or indirectly, with a student-athlete of an NCAA Division II or Division III institution, or an NAIA fouryear collegiate institution, an athletics staff member or other representative of the institution's athletics interests shall comply with the rule of the applicable division or the NAIA rule for making contact with a student-athlete.
Notification of Transfer: A student-athlete may initiate the notification of transfer process by providing his or her institution with a written notification of transfer at any time. The student-athlete's institution shall enter his or her information into the national transfer database within two business days of receipt of a written notification of transfer from the student-athlete.
Transferable Credit Hours: Credit hours earned at your previous school that your new school will accept as degree credit. Each school determines how many and which credit hours are acceptable for transferring.
Transfer Trigger: A condition that affects your transfer status. A transfer student is a student who transfers from a collegiate institution after having triggered any of the conditions: • Enrolled full-time during any term and attended class or in Division I if you are enrolled full time and are on campus on the opening day of classes. • Reported for a regular squad practice. • Practiced or competed while enrolled less than full-time.. • Received institutional financial aid while attending summer school.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 55 Entering the Transfer Portal The NCAA Transfer Portal is a nationwide database that of student-athletes in all sports who have indicated a desire to transfer from their current school.
The decision to transfer to another school is an important and often difficult one in your college career. Before you act, do your homework. Make sure you understand how transferring will affect you, so you don’t negatively impact your education or your chances to play college sports.
We would like to help make the transition to your next school a smooth one so you may continue your education and, at the same time, continue to participate in your sport. But you have a responsibility in this process as well. You need to learn as much as you can to protect your own eligibility. Please refer to the NCAA’s recommendations for transferring schools:
http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/current/want-transfer
Bengal student-athletes who wish to enter the transfer portal consent to disclose to authorized representatives of Idaho State University any documents or information pertaining to their NCAA eligibility. Additionally, this consent allows the authorized representative(s) of our institution to indicate their authorization to disclose the student-athlete’s transfer status and provide any requested information pertaining to his/her NCAA transfer eligibility to the conference, the NCAA and authorized representatives of other member institutions via the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Bengal student-athletes further understand that by providing a written notification of transfer from Idaho State University, their financial aid may be reduced or canceled at the end of the academic term (if provided between academic terms, the student-athlete understands their athletic aid can be reduced or canceled immediately).
While the NCAA may allow you to openly transfer to another school in some sports, please be advised that the Big Sky Conference does have a more restrictive intraconference transfer rule. Please check with an Athletics’ Compliance officer for more information.
Steps to Take Before You Transfer: • Decide which school is right for you. Your new school should help you satisfy both your academic and athletic goals. • Learn the transfer and eligibility rules for the NCAA and the new conference and school you plan to join. When you begin to think about going to a new school, understand that the rules are different depending on whether you want to transfer to an NCAA Division I, II or III school, and whether you are currently enrolled at a two-year or a four-year school. In some cases, conference rules can be more restrictive than NCAA rules. • Apply to be admitted to the school you want to attend.
There are several aspects of your college experience that determine when you may compete after transferring. Depending on your college experience, you may be able to compete as soon as your transfer or you might have to be enrolled full-time for one academic year at your new school before competing. This time is called an academic year in residence and is designed to allow you to become comfortable in your new environment. You will need to work with the compliance office at your new institution to determine when you will be eligible to compete.
Transfer Waivers Waivers A waiver is an action that sets aside an NCAA rule because a specific, extraordinary circumstance
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 56 prevents you from meeting the rule. An NCAA school may file a waiver on your behalf; you cannot file a waiver for yourself. The school does not administer the waiver, the conference office or NCAA does.
One-Time Transfer Exception If you transfer from a four-year school, you may be immediately eligible to compete at your new school if you meet ALL the following conditions: • You are transferring to a Division II or III school, or you are transferring to a Division I school in any sport other than baseball, men's or women's basketball, football (Football Bowl Subdivision) or men’s ice hockey. If you are transferring to a Division I school for any of the previously-listed sports, you may be eligible to compete immediately if you were not recruited by your original school and you have never received an athletics scholarship.
• You are academically and athletically eligible at your previous four-year school.
• You receive a transfer-release agreement from your previous four-year school. If you meet a legislated exception, it means a specific regulation will not apply to you. The school to which you are transferring determines whether you are eligible and has the authority to apply exceptions.
Gambling NCAA rules prohibit all student-athletes, coaches, and staff from wagering on any intercollegiate and professional sport, at any level, that is sponsored by the NCAA. This ban also applies to pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize or money.
The NCAA strictly prohibits student-athletes, coaches and staff from engaging in the following activities: • Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate or professional team.
• Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution.
• Soliciting or accepting a bet on any intercollegiate or professional competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value.
• Participating in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, including pools, auctions and fantasy leagues.
• Knowingly providing information to individuals involved in any type of organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition. Student-Athlete Host Responsibilities & Guidelines for Recruiting Idaho State University’s goal for our student-athletes is academic and athletic excellence. We will accomplish this goal by attracting young men and women with potential for that excellence. The use of alcohol and other illegal drugs during an official visit is not consistent with excellence, and we urge our student-athletes to serve as hosts of excellence. Student-athletes who serve as hosts, have the greatest potential to attract young men and women who can help Idaho State University win Big Sky Conference Championships. Our hosts pledge to conduct the visit with excellence and integrity!
Subsequent to the visit, the host will verify with the recruiting coach and Athletics’ Compliance officer that the visit was conducted consistent with NCAA rules. Specifically: • The $40 (per diem) entertainment money was used to provide the prospective student-athlete and/or their parents (or legal guardians) food, beverage, and entertainment.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 57 • Individuals who are not employed by Idaho State University, including Boosters, were not engaged with prospects. • Alcoholic beverages, drugs or any interactions of a sexual nature were not used. • The prospective student-athlete did not participate in any activity that violates any federal or state law. • The prospective student-athlete did not participate in any gambling or gaming activities. • The prospective student-athlete did not participate in any activities that could be interpreted as a tryout. • The prospective student-athlete was not transported 30 miles beyond Idaho State University for entertainment purposes.
Rules Violation Reporting Policy Idaho State University is committed to operating its athletic programs in a manner consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Towards that end, the compliance program combines rules education for coaches, staff, and students with a systematic monitoring program to ensure compliance with those rules. As part of its obligation as a NCAA and Big Sky Conference member, Idaho State University reports any instances when rules compliance has not been achieved.
Staff members and student-athletes have an obligation to report any possible NCAA or Big Sky Conference rules violations to the Director of Athletics’ Compliance and the Director of Athletics. Athletic compliance officers and the Faculty Athletic Representative will review the information and determine if a violation occurred. While reviewing information, the strictest confidentiality will be provided to the process. If a violation is confirmed, it will be reported to the NCAA and the Big Sky Conference. Idaho State University is committed to reporting all confirmed rule violations, and none are considered so minor to be overlooked.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 58 Sports Performance
Sports Performance Staff
Dan Ryan Natalie Christensen Quintin Kohorst Director of Strength and Sports Dietician Director of Equipment Conditioning [email protected] Operations [email protected] 208-282-3095 [email protected] 208-282-3035 208-282-3373
About the Strength & Conditioning Center The Jared Allen Strength & Conditioning Center is located in the Sports Medicine Complex adjacent to Holt Arena. Your physical well-being is essential for helping you reach and maintain peak physical performance, so to help achieve this goal, the Department of Athletics has established a strength and conditioning program to increase athletic performance and decrease the severity of injury. However, should an injury occur, we are committed to a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
It is important that you remember that if you have been injured, you must have clearance from the Athletic Training staff before working out.
ISU Strength & Conditioning Philosophy The philosophy of our strength and conditioning program is predicated on your total physical development as an athlete. Utilizing long-range planning and programming, our strength, speed and conditioning workouts will be structured to meet the specific demands of each sport. It is our goal to improve athletic performance while also reducing injuries and creating a more durable athlete.
The foundation of our strength-training program will be built upon proper execution of the Olympic-style weightlifting movements and the progressions associated with those lifts. The majority of athletics require athletes to develop a relatively high level of force as fast as possible, so we place a greater emphasis on the Olympic movements (i.e. snatch, clean, and jerk) in order to stimulate the neuromuscular system into improving rate of force development. While these movements will be the focus of our strength training, they will not be the only movements in our strength program. We will also make use of the traditional strength movements, plyometrics, unilateral work, band work and myofascial release.
It is our belief that the strength and conditioning programs performed by each athlete must be specific to the physical demands of their sport. Therefore, you will see no exercises in our program that don’t have some carryover to your sport. All weightlifting, speed training, and conditioning will be specific to each sport and will focus only on those physical attributes necessary.
Finally, we believe that hard work breeds success. Our training programs will provide athletes with the blueprint to make great physical gains in the weight room and on the playing field, but just like any plan, the success of the plan hinges upon effort and execution. The primary qualities for success are hard work and self-discipline. Athletes, who possess those two qualities, will achieve far more in our program than those who don’t.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 59 Hours of Operation The Jared Allen Strength & Conditioning Center is for all varsity student-athletes and department staff; everyone else must obtain the strength and conditioning coach’s permission to use the facility. The weight room is available to student-athletes and department staff during the hours set by the director of strength and conditioning. Hours of operation will vary based on the time of year and the number of ISU athletic teams training. Due to the large number of people that use the Jared Allen Strength & Conditioning Center, schedules have been developed to eliminate congestion and facilitate efficient training sessions. These schedules are posted in the weight room at the beginning of each semester and will also be emailed to all head coaches. Due to class conflicts and other schedule conflicts, exceptions for individual athlete’s workout schedules will be made, but they must be cleared by the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
Hours of operation can vary depending on season and team schedules. If you need specific information on hours call (208) 282-3035.
Former Student-athletes who are not enrolled in school or have not graduated are not permitted to utilize the strength facilities, training rooms or any other Idaho State University athletic department facilities.
Student-Athlete Expectations: The following Strength and Conditioning Center expectations have been established for all users: 1. We expect that all student-athletes show up on time for every workout and to notify the director of strength & conditioning about any schedule changes prior to their scheduled workout. 2. It is our expectation that each student-athlete will attend all workouts during their assigned training time. Only the head sport coach or athletic trainer may excuse a student-athlete from a workout. 3. It is expected that all equipment will be returned to its proper location upon completion of your workout. We expect each athlete and team to leave the weight room in better condition than they found it. 4. We expect student-athletes to represent ISU and their sport team at all times while training in the weight room. This means wearing only ISU colors and ISU issued clothing during all workouts. We also expect athletes to not wear hats, jewelry or headphones while training. 5. We expect student-athletes to complete their provided workout as written. Skipping sets and exercises, or making workout modifications without the knowledge of the strength coach is strongly discouraged. 6. We expect all athletes to do their part to keep bathrooms and fueling station clean at all times. 7. It is expected that no student-athlete will use the weight room without the presence of a certified member of the strength and conditioning staff present. 8. We encourage student-athletes to bring water bottles with them to workouts, but all drinks on the workout floor should have a lid. 9. All student-athletes will be expected to check in with a strength coach and get signed out upon the completion of each strength-training workout. 10. All injuries must be reported to the strength staff to ensure student-athlete safety and to all for workout modifications to be made. 11. We expect student-athletes to help create a safe workout space. This means utilizing a spotter on all necessary lifts, making sure spring collars are used at all times, notifying the strength staff of any broken or malfunctioning equipment, and helping to make sure the workout floor and platforms are cleared of equipment prior to beginning an exercise. 12. We expect all student-athletes to display maturity, respect and focus while working out. We will not tolerate horseplay, offensive language and actions, or hazing at any time.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 60 13. We expect all student-athletes to utilize strength-training equipment in the proper way. 14. Weight room use is for ISU student-athletes, ISU Department of Athletics staff and approved guests only. All guests must receive permission from the director of strength & conditioning and sign a liability waiver prior to use of the facility. 15. We do not expect any student-athlete to take any equipment out of the weight room without prior approval of a member of the strength staff. 16. All student-athletes must have a physical exam and medical clearance before using the strength and conditioning center. 17. Any student-athlete wishing to take supplements should first clear the supplement with the Director of Strength & Conditioning to ensure that the product is safe and allowable by the NCAA.
The Idaho State Bengals are proudly sponsored by ADIDAS. Student-athletes are expected to wear official apparel and shoes when engaged in all team activities, including strength and conditioning workouts.
Sports Dietician The Athletic Department provides the services of a licensed sport dietician for individuals and teams. The emphasis is upon nutrition for performance, energy, weight loss, weight gain, and health-related dietary issues. Contact Natalie Christensen, RD at 208-282-3095 for more information or to make an appointment.
Bengal Fuel Stations A fuel station for Bengal student-athletes is located in the hallway of the Strength and Conditioning Center, adjacent to the weight room. This fuel station stocks bananas and other fruit, nuts, breads, and various other snacks recommended by ISU's Sports Dietician. Additional liquid fuel (chocolate milk, Powerade, etc.) is located inside the weight room. All student-athletes are free to "fuel up," as needed.
Additional fuel stations are provided are located in many team locker rooms or team areas.Student-athletes are expected to clean up after themselves at the Fuel Stations and discard any unwanted items in the trash receptacles. Failure to do so could result in loss of privileges.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 61 Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating and RED-S Protocol The Department of Athletics at Idaho State University advocates the development of healthy and responsible lifestyles for ISU student-athletes, with the goal of long-term enhancement of their lives. Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) are all detrimental to health in the long and short term. Each disorder requires a multidisciplinary team approach in order to effectively prevent, identify, and treat the condition. Student-athletes are at an increased risk of developing or maintaining patterns of disordered eating and/or RED-S, due to the unique weight pressures that come with college sport participation (refer to table IV in appendix for examples).
The manifestations of eating disorders reflect the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociological factors in both the development of eating disorders and their treatment (The National Eating Disorders Association, 2016). The effects of disordered eating can range from mild to severe. Medically, disordered eating can have short-term and long-term consequences ranging from an increased level of sport related injury to death. Psychologically, individuals with an eating disorder have an increased risk of depression and suicide (National Institute of Mental Health, 2013). Eating disorders are often associated with low self-esteem, obsessive thinking, and feelings of isolation. Recovery from eating disorders can be a difficult process that takes time.
Each student-athlete has a unique body type that is largely influenced by genetics. We wish to emphasize healthy personal improvement in nutrition, body composition, and fitness level, recognizing individual differences. The goal is for athletic department staff to recognize individual differences instead of relying on pre-published group norms.
The syndrome of RED-S refers to impaired physiological functions which include, but are not limited to: metabolic rates, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health caused by relative energy deficiency. Prevalence estimates for RED-S have ranged as high as 62% among female athletes and 33% among male athletes (Bonci, 2008; NATA position statement: preventing, detecting, and managing disordered eating in athletes). RED-S may or may not involve an eating disorder or disordered eating. (Mountjoy M et al, 2014). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) states that RED-S can ‘increase the risk of injury and decrease athlete endurance and muscle strength’. AND also states that correcting RED-S will likely result in an improvement of athletic performance (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016).
Goals of the Protocol 1. To implement an effective multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, identification, and treatment of eating disorders and RED-S. 2. To establish an athlete health support team. This team will consist of any or all of the following: a. Team Physician(s) b. Mental Health Professional c. Dietitian d. Athletic Trainer e. Student Affairs Representative f. Movement Specialist g. Any other university or athletic personnel chosen by the student-athlete to join his/her team. 3. To diagnose and provide a plan of care for student-athletes struggling with eating disorders and/or RED-S. The health support team will meet with the student-athlete to oversee his or her compliance with the plan of care, if necessary.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 62 4. To provide medical, nutritional, and/or mental health services to the student-athlete while respecting his/her privacy.
Screening and Prevention of RED-S 1. The screening and diagnosis of RED-S can be difficult because the symptoms are often subtle. Early detection is crucial to improve performance and prevent long-term health consequences (Mountjoy M et al, 2014). Screening for RED-S should be part of the annual athlete physical performed by our ISU Sports Medicine Staff. a. Current schedule for physicals: i. 1st year: full physical; team physician oversight ii. 2nd year: basic physical: sports medicine team iii. 3rd year: full physical with follow up with team physician iv. 4th year: basic physical: sports medicine team 2. Symptoms may include: a. Weight loss b. Decreased performance c. Menstrual dysfunction d. Mood changes e. Recurrent injury and illness f. Presence of an eating disorder or disordered eating 3. If the team physician(s) determines a student-athlete may be at risk for or experiencing RED-S, he/she will refer the athlete to the sports dietitian. 4. Prevention of RED-S a. The registered dietitian will create educational presentations on RED-S, healthy eating, nutrition, energy availability, the risks of dieting and how these affect health and performance. These will be presented in the form of team talks, individualized for each team. b. The health support team will encourage a reduction of emphasis on weight, emphasizing nutrition and health as a means to enhance performance. c. The health support team will contribute to the development of realistic and health- promoting goals related to weight and body composition.
Prevention of Eating Disorders 1. Coaches can have a tremendous influence on athletes, and should be conscious of their attitudes, behaviors, and language that may directly or indirectly contribute to the onset of unhealthy eating behaviors and or lifestyles. It is therefore extremely important that a standard approach to weight management and body composition testing be implemented. 2. Prophylactic nutrition and psychological education will be available and encouraged to all sports teams. 3. Education seminars about eating disorders will be provided for professionals working with student-athletes including: a. Coaches b. Athletic Trainers c. Dietitians d. Strength and Conditioning coaches e. Academic counselors
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 63 f. Administrators g. Athletic training students h. Movement specialists i. University personnel, such as Student Affairs representatives 4. A nutritional screen will be available to screen for eating disorders. This will be done using the SCOFF questionnaire screening tool. a. Interpretation of the SCOFF questionnaire: Score one point for each question answered ‘yes’. Two or more points warrants a more comprehensive assessment. b. An athlete who scores two or more points on a SCOFF questionnaire, will be referred to the team physician(s). If the physician determines the presence of an eating disorder or disordered eating, he/she will refer the athlete to the sports dietitian and a mental health professional. c. This questionnaire can be administered by any of the health support team members. This is strongly encouraged to be done yearly in high risk sports. d. If a student-athlete has had a history of disordered eating they may be asked to meet with the dietitian, team physician, or mental health professional. 5. Weight and Body composition goals and measurements a. Sport coaches should bring their concerns about student-athletes’ body weight/ composition to the dietitian or athletic trainer. The athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, dietitian, and student-athlete will set goals together regarding student athletes’ weight and body composition. The addition of physicians, coaches, and mental health professionals will be included in the goal setting process if necessary. b. The dietitian should be involved with any student-athletes’ attempts to lose or gain weight in order to avoid unhealthy eating behaviors. c. Athletic department staff should consider each student-athlete’s weight and body composition individually, and should refrain from setting group goals. d. Weight and body composition measurements are confidential medical indices and require permission from the student athlete in order to be shared. In certain situations (i.e. in the event of a life threatening circumstances, or for weight restricted sports), the health support team may choose to disclose this information to coaches, parents, and other personnel as necessary. e. Sport coaches are strongly discouraged from weighing student-athletes. If there is a concern regarding a particular athlete’s weight gain or loss, this can be assessed by the sports dietitian, along with members of the health support team. Coaches are encouraged to refer student athletes for evaluations if appropriate. f. Checking weights more frequently than once per week is discouraged unless dehydration is an issue or obligatory weight limits are imposed by the sport. Measures will be taken in a manner conducive to protecting the privacy of each student-athlete. General trends and outcomes will be periodically shared with coaches at the discretion of health support team members. Specific numbers will only be shared with the permission of the athlete. If an athlete must be weighed, he/she should be weighed privately, by a healthcare professional, and told the purpose for the weighing. Preferably, it should be for “health” purposes or to monitor progress.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 64 Treatment and Intervention of Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating 1. Appropriate intervention involves an expression of concern that the student-athlete is displaying specific eating behaviors that may interfere with his/her health and athletic performance. If an athletic department staff member witnesses or has reports of a student- athlete displaying signs or symptoms of an eating disorder (see “Behavioral Signs of Eating Disorders”), then he or she is to approach a health support team member and is encouraged to speak to the student-athlete if comfortable. If a teammate witnesses a student-athlete engaging in disordered eating behaviors, the teammate should inform a health support team member about the observed behaviors. The health support team member will communicate with other health support team members to evaluate the student-athlete. 2. If an eating disorder or disordered eating is expressed either by observation or the SCOFF questionnaire, the health support team will refer the athlete to a team physician for further evaluation. 3. If the team physician determines that the athlete is in need of nutritional and psychological intervention, he will refer the athlete to the sports dietitian and a mental health professional. 4. In collaboration with the physician and the athlete, the sports dietitian and mental health professional will create an individualized health support team. 5. Each individual athlete’s health support team will determine a level of care and develop a care plan for that student-athlete. Elements of the care plan may include: a. Creating a treatment team for that specific student-athlete including but not limited to the mental health professional, athletic trainer, dietitian, movement specialist, and team physician b. Required visits with the mental health professional, registered dietitian, and team physician c. Weight checks d. Limitation of physical activities e. Outpatient or inpatient treatment referrals f. Any other intervention deemed medically or psychologically necessary g. Signing any release of information that is applicable The health support team will meet with the student-athlete to determine level of care and oversee his or her compliance with the care plan. If deemed necessary, the health support team may create a care plan contract to outline consequences related to participation in competition. Definitions of RED-S and Eating Disorders
RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport The syndrome of RED-S refers to impaired physiological function including, but not limited to: metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health caused by relative energy deficiency. RED-S may or may not involve an eating disorder or disordered eating. (Mountjoy M et al, 2014)
The following are based on the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition (DSM-5):
Anorexia Nervosa • Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5): • Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, leading to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 65 Significantly low weight is defined as a weight that is less than minimally normal or, for children and adolescents, less than that minimally expected. • Intense fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat, or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, even though at a significantly low weight. • Disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or persistent lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current low body weight. • 2 subtypes: restricting and binge-eating/purging • Recent change is eliminating Amenorrhea (absence of 3+ consecutive menstrual periods) as a diagnostic criteria Bulimia Nervosa • Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5): o Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: . eating in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances . a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g., a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating) o Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain . Purging Type - Self-induced vomiting . Non-Purging Type • Misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, other meds • Excessive exercise • Fasting o Binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average 1x week for 3 months . Previous diagnostic criteria was 2x a week o Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight
Binge-Eating Disorder Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5): • Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: • Eating, in a discrete period of time, an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most people would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances • A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode • 3 or more of the following • Eating more rapidly than normal • Eating until uncomfortably full • Eating large amounts of food even when not hungry • Eating alone because embarrassed about the amount one is eating • Feeling guilty, disgusted, depressed about amount of food • Marked distress regarding binge eating is present • Binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months
Other Specified Eating Disorders • Atypical Anorexia Nervosa • Anorexia Athletica • Bulimia Nervosa (of low frequency and/or limited duration) • Binge-Eating Disorder (of low frequency and/or limited duration) • Purging disorder
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 66 Unspecified Eating Disorder • Those who do not meet full criteria for other disorders • Most prevalent diagnosis
Behavioral and Physical Signs of an Eating Disorder The following definitions are based on the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-4): http://ps.alfred.edu/athletic-training/documents/EAP.pdf The following list may serve as a guideline for the recognition of disordered eating behaviors. Any one symptom alone may not indicate an eating disorder. Careful observation and awareness of a student- athlete’s behavior will guide identification of an eating problem.
1. Anorexia a. Behavioral Signs 1.Reports feeling “fat/heavy” despite low body weight 2.Obsessions about weight , diet, appearance 3.Ritualistic eating behaviors 4.Avoiding social eating situations, social withdrawal 5.Obsession with exercise; hyperactivity – may increase workouts secretly 6.Feeling cold 7.Perfectionism followed by self-criticism 8.Seems anxious/depressed about performance and other events 9.Denial of unhealthy eating pattern – anger when confronted with problem 10.Eventual decline in physical and school performance
b. Physical signs 1.Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) 2.Dehydration (not related to workout or competition) 3.Fatigue (beyond expected) 4.Weakness, dizziness 5.Overuse injuries, stress fractures 6.Yellow tint to hands 7.Gastrointestinal problems 8.Lanugo (fine hair on face and arms) 9.Hypotension (low blood pressure) 10.Thinning hair 11.Cracked or brittle nails
2. Bulimia Nervosa a. Behavioral signs 1.Excessive exercise beyond scheduled practice 2.Extremely self-critical 3.Depression and mood fluctuations 4.Irregular weight loss/gain; rapid fluctuations in weight 5.Erratic performance 6.Low self esteem 7.Drug or alcohol abuse 8.Binges or eats large meals, then disappears b. Physical Signs 1.Callous on knuckles 2.Dental and gum problems (bad breath), Dry mouth, cracked lips 3.Red, puffy eyes
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 67 4.Swollen parotid glands (at the base of the jaw) 5.Edema (bloating) 6.Frequent sore throats 7.Low or average weight despite eating large amounts of food 8.Electrolyte abnormalities 9.Diarrhea, alternating with constipation 10. Muscle cramps or weakness
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mind, body & sport Student-Athlete Workshop Series Free Lunch on the First Monday of Every Month 12:00pm - 1:00pm Bengal Cafe - Pond Student Union Building
September 9: Maximizing Sport Performance October 7: Nutrition & Sport Performance November 4: Managing Stress as a Student-Athlete February 3: Mindfulness in Sport March 2: Dealing with Depression April 6: What's Next? Life After Sport April 6th Workshop will be in the Bennion Room
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 68 A FACT SHEET FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
ASSESS YOUR HYDRATION STATUS
Step 1: Match the color of your urine to a color on the chart. Step 2: Determine your level of hydration to dehydration. The lower the number, the better the result. Step 3: If your urine color matches:
1 2 Do not wait until you are thirsty.
3 drinks before, during and after workouts or exercise. Be cautious of “energy drinks.” 4 every pound lost during that exercise session. 5 color of urine to change. If these have been consumed in large amounts, this chart may be unreliable. Report all medicines, vitamins and supplements to your sports 6 medicine staff. medical illness to your sports medicine staff as soon 7 as possible.
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Reprinted with permission. Armstrong, L.E. (2000). Performing in Extreme Environments, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
References: and Riebe, D. (1994). “Urinary Indices of Hydration “Urinary indices during dehydration, exercise, and
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 69 y weight has been stable all year, but Mnow that we’re in season I haven’t been able to get through workouts as easily. I’ve also been skipping a couple of my menstrual cycles. Is it possible that I’m not getting enough energy from my foods, but still not losing any weight either? ENERGY AVAILABILITY
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Managing your energy levels is a daily priority. As a student-athlete, you face many demands on campus SYMPTOM WATCH: ENERGY METER while asking your body to perform at its best, both The signs and symptoms listed below might be your mentally and physically, for your sport. body’s way of telling you to look closer at how you are managing your energy. Nutrition might be a key factor! To stay at your best throughout the year, well-practiced fueling strategies — known as energy management • Chronic fatigue • Stress fractures or — is the name of the game. You want to have enough • Anemia repeated bone injuries energy ready and available to support your body’s • Recurring infections • Decreased muscle health, daily activity, growth and training. The term and illnesses strength ‘energy availability’ (EA) refers to the amount of energy • Depression • Irritability left over and available for your body’s functions after • Disordered-eating • Always being hurt or the energy expended for training is subtracted from the thoughts injured energy you take in from food. In other words: • Inability to gain or build • Training hard, but not muscle or strength improving performance Food Energy Intake – Exercise Energy Expenditure • Poor performance • Gastrointestinal = Energy Availability • Absent or irregular problems menstrual cycles • Weight loss (To learn how to manage your energy, turn the page.)
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 70 ALTERING ENERGY AVAILABILITY • Decrease your body’s production of growth hormone (an The energy goal for a healthy student-athlete is to be able important hormone for growth and repair) to adjust his/her dietary intake to cover all the expenditures from exercise and training. These adjustments promote an In women, low EA and its resulting effect on menstrual energy balance that is positive for health and performance. function and bone is the root of what is called the female athlete triad. Female athletes who miss three or more Athletes sometimes can negatively alter their EA knowingly menstrual cycles in a row should talk to their team or unknowingly. Energy availability can be reduced by physician. When altered hormones disrupt the menstrual increasing training, over-exercising or decreasing the cycle, the arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the amount of food one eats. Some student-athletes adopt body and working muscles can be impaired. This can result abnormal eating behaviors such as fasting, skipping in fatigue and impair the ability of muscles to use oxygen. meals, restricting foods, binge eating, or using diet pills or laxatives. Other athletes also have eating disorders. Weight loss is often a sign that the body is in an energy Whatever the case, these scenarios can result in low EA. defcit and may indicate low EA. However, low EA is not always accompanied by weight loss. The body is amazing WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ENERGY DEMANDS at conserving itself for survival and can maintain overall Low EA results in adjustments to our body’s systems body weight even while EA is low. This is common among that cause hormonal, metabolic and functional female athletes without menstrual cycles. disruptions — complications that can occur in both men and women. This energy defciency affects physiological Perhaps the most important organs affected by low EA functions such as metabolic rate, bone health, immunity, are bones. Low EA directly impairs bone health and protein synthesis, cardiovascular and psychological development by affecting hormones that build and restore health, and menstrual function. For example, an energy bone, and it indirectly impairs bone by disturbing the defciency could: female menstrual function and estrogen levels. Your college • Impair your body’s ability to use glucose effectively years are an important time for your bones — women reach for energy peak bone mass at approximately age 19 and men at age • Increase fat stores in the body 20½. This means you want to build and protect your bones • Increase cholesterol as much as you can during your college years to last your • Slow down your metabolic rate lifetime and prevent stress fractures.
PRACTICE PLAN: ENERGY MANAGEMENT Recognizing some of the signs and symptoms of a possible energy defcit can help with early detection of low EA. As a good frst step toward improving your performance and preventing long-term health problems, talk with your sports medicine provider or a sports registered dietitian (sports RD). In the meantime, keep these ideas in mind to help you manage your energy and have the best chance to practice and play at your best!
• Three meals and snacks are typical for most low EA symptoms (talk to your athletic trainer or student-athletes to meet daily energy needs. team physician). • Remember: Appetite is not always indicative of • Ask your doctor and/or sports RD if a vitamin D blood your food and fueling needs. test or calcium and vitamin D supplementation is important for you. • It’s a good idea to have a structured eating guideline for your heavy training cycles. • If you’re planning to diet, ask yourself whether your weight or your performance is the driving force. • Sometimes an increase in energy from food, or a reduction in exercise, or a combination of both, can • Develop a realistic, performance-oriented, health- be important adjustments to get into energy minded weight and body composition goal (your sports balance (talk to your sports RD and coach RD and athletic trainer can help). about making any adjustments in your training). • Always look for and use reputable sources of • Consider meal replacement supplements information (talk to your athletic trainer if you are or protein shakes as tools to help manage unsure of the source). high-energy demands. • Set a realistic timeline for any weight loss or body • A bone mineral density measurement composition changes; avoid quick fxes (your athletic called DXA may be a good idea to trainer and strength and conditioning coach can help). evaluate your body’s bone health, • Following a well-planned nutrition strategy designed especially if you’ve been experiencing for you can best prepare you to perform.
Written by SCAN/CPSDA Registered Dietitians (RDs). For advice on customizing a fueling plan, consult an RD who specializes in sports, particularly a Board- Certifed Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Find a qualifed RD at www.scandpg.org or www.sportsRD.org.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 71 Equipment Operations
Mission Statement The Equipment Room is an integral part of the ISU's intercollegiate athletic department. Our equipment staff is committed to provide safety to all student-athletes and is there to assist all thirteen sports with the equipment and apparel needed to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
Holt Arena Equipment Room The Equipment Room is located on the south side of Holt Arena on the end corner closest to Strength and Conditioning Center. When accessing the equipment room • Appropriate dress and/or attire must be worn at all times while using the facility. Holt Arena is a smoke free and smokeless tobacco free facility. The use of any tobacco products in the facility is strictly prohibited. • Food or drink is only permitted in designated areas only. • Cleated shoes and/or rubber cleated shoes are not permitted in the equipment room without permission from the Director of Equipment Operations. • All visitors must check in before entering the equipment room. This is to provide proper supervision while anyone is in the equipment room at any time. • All student-athletes and coaches are to remain outside the equipment room doors unless directed by the Director of Equipment Operations.
Hours of Operation For the academic year, hours of operations are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Coaches may schedule additional times for the equipment room to be open before or after regular hours. Often, the Director of Equipment Operations will be out of the equipment room for games, practices, meetings and other tasks. Please contact the Director of Equipment via email or cell phone for any concerns. A student manager may be able to assist in the absence of a full-time equipment manager, but communications with a full-time manager must be conducted before a student manager will allow anyone else access to the equipment room. During the summer months, hours of operation will be posted on the equipment room door.
Facility Policies • Student-athletes are not permitted in the Athletic Equipment Room and work areas without permission from the Director of Equipment Operations. • Each student-athlete will use a laundry basket provided by the equipment staff to place a loop in. After the loop is placed in the laundry hamper the hamper will then be transported by a player or staff member to the Equipment Room. The loops will then be returned to the prospective locker room by a member of the equipment staff unless designated for pick up by the member of the athletic team. Arrangements for laundry pickup and drop-off will be made for locker room sites outside of Holt Arena at the request of the coach. • All issued equipment will have the opportunity to be washed each day, provided you turn in the loops and laundry hamper to the equipment room after the immediate conclusion of each practice/game. Football players will be issued a lock box. The lock box will contain a laundry loop. The laundry loop will be used in order to put athletic laundry on a personalized loop then placed through lock box #3 for a designated wash and dry. After the proper wash and dry the loop will be returned to the lock box which loop number will match. • Issued athletic apparel will not be re-issued. Student-athletes are responsible for paying for any lost or misplaced equipment. Apparel may not be altered or sewn without the consent of the Director of Equipment Operations.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 72 • After competition or practice each day, student-athletes should return their laundry loop or laundry hamper into laundry shoot #3 or leave the loops directly in front of the door if an equipment manager is not present.
Idaho State University is proudly supported and sponsored by ADIDAS. It is the expectation that all Bengal student-athletes wear our official university branded apparel and shoes during practices, games, or sport and conditioning workouts.
Student-Athlete Expectations • Be sure that all personal items are locked in your locker and keep your locker locked. • All workout clothing has your number on it so that it will be returned to your bin or locker after the wash. You have been issued enough clothing to last you a year, once your allotment is up for the year, you must purchase additional gear. • Be sure to close your laundry bag completely so that your clothes will remain in the bag. Turn in your dirty bag to the equipment room. It will be washed and returned to your wall locker. • Keep the locker room clean and organized. Clean up after yourself, and use the trashcans to discard unwanted items. Do not store trash in your lockers or leave it on the floor for us to clean up. • Report all equipment problems to the equipment room so that they can be resolved. • Report all facility and building problems to the equipment room immediately. • Wash practice apparel daily to reduce the likelihood of skin disorders and allow equipment to air out. Place dirty towels in your bag or turn them in to the equipment room. Do not leave them in your locker or on the floor. • SHOES: Shoes will be exchanged when they are worn out. Use all old-style shoes for practice first. All boxes are labeled with a year to tell how old the shoes are.
Football Equipment Check Out Our equipment issue policy is based on numbering/initialing of all items issued from the equipment room and the storage bins for each player. Enough clothing has been purchased to get each player, coach, and manager through the entire year (August-July). Each person has his number (players) or initials (coach, staff, manager) on all items issued to him. This system allows items to be identified should they come up loose in the laundry. All clothing that is not in use will be stored in the players’ bins in the equipment room. Managers and coaches will be responsible for their equipment.
Close Out Procedure Each student-athlete who has completed his/her eligibility will be required to complete an eligibility clearance procedure prior to receiving his or her final stipend. At the conclusion of the season, student- athletes will receive an eligibility clearance form by their head coach or sport administrator. The student- athlete will be responsible for securing all signatures. Failure to complete this clearance may result in the student’s transcripts, registration, stipend or diploma being placed on hold.
Student-Athletes that lose or misuse the equipment distributed by the equipment room may be charged for the issued equipment if it is returned in poor condition.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 73 Athletic Training & Sports Medicine
Athletic Training Staff
Dustin Enslinger Brandon Payne Liz Reinstein Dani Burningham Mychaela Parker Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-3408 208-282-3408 208-282-3052 208-282-3052 208-282-3052
Athletic Insurance Coordinator: Marilyn Anderton; [email protected]; 208-282-4059
Health Insurance Requirement Idaho State University Department of Athletics requires that all student-athletes (walk-ons, new and returning) to obtain/provide primary health insurance information before they will be allowed to practice or participate in any intercollegiate team or individual activities. If a student–athlete’s primary insurance coverage status changes at any time, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to notify the Department immediately or you will not be able to partipate in practice or competition. Changes should be reported directly to the Athletic Insurance Coordinator, Marilyn Anderton @ (208)-282-4059, or to one of the university’s Certified Athletic Trainers.
In order for a student-athlete’s primary insurance to meet the ACA requirement, the health insurance must qualify as “minimum essential coverage,” which is a type of health coverage approved by the federal government. If the student-athlete’s primary insurance does not meet this requirement, he/she (or his/her parents if he/she is a claimed tax dependent) may be subject to a tax penalty on their federal income tax returns for the months they do not have minimum essential coverage. For more information, the student-athlete should consult with a tax professional.
International Student-athletes will also be required to carry primary insurance in the US. We are highly recommending Pioneer Elite (ISP) Insurance Plan for our international student-athletes. Please visit www.4studenthealth.com for additional information. Feel free to contact Marilyn Anderton if you have any questions or concerns.
Idaho State University’s Athletic Trainers work with our Team Physicians to provide outstanding care for our student-athletes. As part of the provision of these services to student-athletes, Idaho State University will be billing for services rendered in the Athletic Training Room to student-athletes’ primary insurances, whether it is their own insurance policy or their parent’s insurance policy.
Referral Procedure All medical services for athletic injuries provided to a student-athlete must be coordinated with the team athletic trainer, if all or part of the service is to be paid for or provided on behalf of ISU. The Athletic Injury/ Authorization Form is to be completed for:
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 74 • All appointments with an ISU team physician and/or external health care provider; • All appointments at the ISU Student Health Center; • Any x-rays; • Any type of diagnostic testing; • All scheduled physical therapy or chiropractic care; • Any scheduled surgery; • Braces or orthotics which are prescribed; • Any and all services that are received outside of the athletic training room.
The following procedures must be followed: • All billing information and questions should be forwarded to Idaho State University Atheltics' Insurance Coordinator. She can be contacted directly at (208) 282-4059. • Student-athletes must respond immediately to any requests from their primary insurance for information such as accident details and/or coordination of benefits. Failure to do so will result in bills not being processed and could result in the student athlete being sent to a collection agency.
It is highly recommended that student athletes leave a forwarding address with the postal service at the end of each school year or move. This prevents medical bills from being lost and unpaid. Failure to provide billing information to the Athletic Department or the Athletic Insurance Coordinator and/or a lack of cooperation by the student athlete may result in the student athlete being 100% responsible for all remaining bills.
Role of the Athletic Trainers The Athletic Trainers are here to treat any injury or illness directly related to intercollegiate sport participation that was incurred during team travel, supervised practice, scheduled games, or while conditioning for a particular sport during the NCAA defined playing and practice season. The athletic trainers do not and cannot cover any personal illnesses (chronic or acute - at any time), any infection, diagnostic tests or surgery for pre-existing conditions, or injuries incurred by a student-athlete outside of the NCAA practice and competition season. This includes injuries incurred in high school, recreational or intramural sports participation and during summer training.
The ISU Athletic Training staff serves as preceptors for students currently enrolled the university’s athletic training academic program. These students are a valuable resource but student-athletes should understand that these students cannot make medical decisions on their own.
Student-Athlete Guidelines • Contact your athletic trainer immediately at any sign of injury or illness to ensure proper evaluation and treatment • Continue all treatment until the Athletic Trainer decides it is no longer needed and informs you otherwise • Athletes must sign-in prior to using the athletic training facilities. • It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to report all physical injuries, as well as, mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.) to the AT staff as soon as they occur. • The Athletic Training facilities are medical facility. Please be respectful of the staff, students, other patients, and equipment. • NO CELL PHONE usage during rehabilitation times, unless permission is given by a member of AT staff. • Athletes are not allowed to treat themselves. A certified athletic trainer must always be present during treatments.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 75 • NO PHOTOS or VIDEOS are allowed in the Athletic Training facilities. • Appropriate attire is required in the athletic training rooms at all times. Muddy or cleated shoes are not allowed. • No loitering or lounging in or outside of the athletic training room. • Athletes should shower before receiving treatments and after practices and competitions. • Athletes are responsible for cleaning up after themselves in the athletic training room. If you use rehabilitation equipment please clean it and return it to the proper location in the athletic training room when you are done. • No food or beverages, other than water, are allowed in the athletic training room. • No profanity, derogatory/abusive or disrespectful language allowed. • Please ask for permission before using or taking any athletic training supplies or equipment. • Please do not remove any equipment from the athletic training room unless given permission. • Please return all equipment issued by the athletic training staff (i.e. crutches, ACE wraps, braces, neoprene garments). Student-Athletes will be financially responsible for items that are not returned. • No shoes may be worn on the taping or treatment tables • Personal property and equipment should be left in the lockers outside the athletic training room. • Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary actions with the head coach or dismissal from the athletic training room
Treatments: • You must have a referral form for all appointments outside of the Athletic Training Room. Failure to have a referral with you at an appointment may result in the appointment being cancelled or charges, which will be the sole responsibility of the student-athlete. • You must report for all treatments at your appointed time. • If you do not show up for a scheduled treatment, your coach will be notified. • The Athletic Training staff, under the direction of the team physician, will administer what they feel are the appropriate treatments and rehabilitation. • The Athletic Trainer must approve all physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment even if prescribed by the physician • Lack of attendance to scheduled appointments may result in a charge to the individual athlete • All treatments and appointments must be scheduled around class time if possible • Please call the athletic trainer or appropriate business office in the event that you may be late or need to cancel an appointment
Student-athletes are not to visit the athletic training room during class time! Athletic training and other medical appointments are not excused absences from class.
Athletic Training Room The department operates two main athletic training rooms and two satellite sites (Davis Field and Miller Ranch Stadium):
• Holt Arena (282) 282-3408 • Reed Gym (282) 282-3052
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 76 The hours of the Athletic Training Room will vary season to season and are always posted outside the doors to the Athletic Training Rooms. Use of the Athletic Training Room may not be used as an excuse for being late for practice or class.
Before Student-Athletes Can Practice... Prior to beginning practice, the new or returning student-athlete medical packet must be completed along with a physical and a a baseline concussion test. Additionally, all student-athletes are required to complete the Insurance Form-R must be completed. All medical packets and insurance forms can be found on the ISU Athletics page at at ISUBengals.com. Click on Athletic Department tab and select Athletic Training. Injuries or illnesses identified in the pre-participation exam (pre or non ISU incurred) that may require future appointments, including but not limited to; doctors’ appointments, surgery, physical therapy, counseling, etc. are the sole financial responsibility of the individual.
Physician & Physical Therapy Referrals Appointments with the team physician and with team physical therapists will be set up by the Athletic Trainers, if deemed appropriate. If you do have an appointment, please be sure to show up for it on time or have the courtesy to cancel it. Failure to cancel/missing an appointment may result in a missed appointment charge, which will be the sole responsibility of the student-athlete.
Student-athletes should make every effort to not schedule medical appointments during class time. We realize this is sometimes impossible due to the available schedules of our medical providers, however it is the student-athlete’s responsibility to let the scheduler know that you have a duty to attend class and to see if there are other available appointment times. Medical appointment are not excused absences.
Medical Decisions The ISU athletic training staff and its associated/affiliated team physicians are responsible for managing and caring for all the medical needs of ISU student athletes. The ISU athletic training staff and team physicians take this responsibility extremely seriously and are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to the student athletes of ISU. Therefore, the ISU athletic training staff; in conjunction with the head team physician, have the unchallengeable authority in making all medical decisions for each ISU student-athlete. All medical assessments including secondary opinions from orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, counselors and other allied health professionals will be considered by the ISU athletic training staff and head team physician when deciding on a course of treatment and a student athletes’ return to play; this includes practices, competitions and strength and conditioning sessions. Any questions, concerns or differing opinions from family members, coaches, athletic administrators and athletics’ support staff are to be discussed with the ISU athletic training staff and head team physician directly. Although all concerns, differing opinions and secondary medical opinions will be acknowledged, ALL final medical decisions will be determined by the ISU athletic training staff and head team physician.
Physician Referral Policy and Second Opinion Policy When an injury occurs from a result of participation in the student-athlete’s varsity sport, the student-athlete must notify the athletic trainer for their sport. The athletic trainer will evaluate the injury and determine the best course of treatment for that injury. This may include a referral to one of the team physicians. In this instance, the Idaho State University’s insurance policy will act as a secondary insurance for all costs that are associated with that injury. This may include physician exam fees, diagnostic testing, laboratory work, and prescriptions. The participation status for the student-athlete will be determined by the team physician and the athletic training staff. Should a student-athlete seek medical care without receiving a referral from the athletic training staff, the
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 77 CONCUSSION SAFETY WHAT STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW
What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. It follows a force to the head or body and leads to a change in brain function. It is not typically accompanied by loss of consciousness.
How can I keep myself safe? How can I be a good teammate? 1. Know the symptoms. 1. Know the symptoms. You may experience … You may notice that a teammate … • Headache or head pressure • Appears dazed or stunned • Nausea • Forgets an instruction • Balance problems or dizziness • Is confused about an assignment or position • Double or blurry vision • Is unsure of the game, score or opponent • Sensitivity to light or noise • Appears less coordinated • Feeling sluggish, hazy or foggy • Answers questions slowly • Confusion, concentration or memory problems • Loses consciousness
2. Speak up. 2. Encourage teammates to be safe. • If you think you have a concussion, stop playing • If you think one of your teammates has a and talk to your coach, athletic trainer or team concussion, tell your coach, athletic trainer or physician immediately. team physician immediately. • Help create a culture of safety by encouraging your 3. Take time to recover. teammates to report any concussion symptoms. • Follow your team physician and athletic trainer’s directions during concussion recovery. If left 3. Support your injured teammates. unmanaged, there may be serious consequences. • If one of your teammates has a concussion, let him • Once you’ve recovered from a concussion, talk or her know you and the team support playing it with your physician about the risks and benefits safe and following medical advice during recovery. of continuing to participate in your sport. • Being unable to practice or join team activities can be isolating. Make sure your teammates know they’re not alone.
No two concussions are the same. New symptoms can appear hours or days after the initial impact. If you are unsure if you have a concussion, talk to your athletic trainer or team physician immediately.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 78 NCAA | SPORT SCIENCE INSTITUTE | CONCUSSION SAFETY | WHAT STUDENT–ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW
What happens if I get a concussion and What do I need to know about repetitive keep practicing or competing? head impacts?
• Due to brain vulnerability after a concussion, • Repetitive head impacts mean that an individual has an athlete may be more likely to suffer another been exposed to repeated impact forces to the head. concussion while symptomatic from the first one. These forces may or may not meet the threshold of • In rare cases, repeat head trauma can result in brain a concussion. swelling, permanent brain damage or even death. • Research is ongoing but emerging data suggest that • Continuing to play after a concussion increases repetitive head impact also may be harmful and place the chance of sustaining other injuries too, not a student-athlete at an increased risk of neurological just concussion. complications later in life. • Athletes with concussion have reduced concentration and slowed reaction time. This Did you know? means that you won’t be performing at your best. • NCAA rules require that team physicians and • Athletes who delay reporting concussion take athletic trainers manage your concussion and injury longer to recover fully. recovery independent of coaching staff, or other non-medical, influence. What are the long-term effects of a • We’re learning more about concussion every day. To concussion? find out more about the largest concussion study ever conducted, which is being led by the NCAA and U.S. • We don’t fully understand the long-term effects of a Department of Defense, visit ncaa.org/concussion. concussion, but ongoing studies raise concerns. • Athletes who have had multiple concussions may have an increased risk of degenerative brain disease and cognitive and emotional difficulties later in life.
CONCUSSION TIMELINE
Baseline Concussion Recovery Return Return Testing If you show signs Your school has to Learn to Play Balance, cognitive of a concussion, a concussion Return to school Return to play and neurological NCAA rules management should be done only happens tests that help require that you plan, and team in a step-by-step after you have medical staff be removed from physicians and progression in returned to your manage and play and medically athletic trainers which adjustments preconcussion diagnose a evaluated. are required to are made as baseline and concussion. follow that plan needed to manage you’ve gone during your your symptoms. through a step-by- recovery. step progression of increasing activity.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 79 student-athlete will be held financially responsible for all associated costs for that injury and Idaho State University Athletic Department insurance WILL NOT be billed as a secondary insurance. An Idaho State University team physician will still have the final determination of the student-athlete’s clearance for participation.
If a student-athlete is referred to an Idaho State University team physician for an athletic injury and they would like a second opinion, they must seek the approval of the athletic training staff prior to seeing another physician. If the student-athlete receives approval from the athletic training staff, the Idaho State University insurance will serve as a secondary insurance for all associated medical costs from the second opinion. Failure to receive approval from the athletic training staff will result in the student-athlete being held financially responsible for the costs associated with seeking a second opinion. The team physician will still have the final determination for clearance for participation regardless of the outcome of the second opinion.
Pregnant Student-Athlete Policy A student-athlete who becomes pregnant must report her pregnancy to an Idaho State University team physician and/or athletic training staff member as soon as possible to eliminate any health risks to both the mother and unborn child. All information pertaining to the pregnancy will remain confidential. Only those individuals that the student-athlete consents to will be informed. The student-athlete, her personal physician, and the Idaho State University team physician will weigh the danger of athletic participation. If the decision is made to allow the pregnant student-athlete to participate, a document of understanding and a waiver must be signed by the student-athlete and team physician prior to her participation in athletics.
Medication Policy Any request for over the countermedications , or OTCs (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cold medicines, etc.) should be brought to the athletic training staff. Upon approval from a staff member, the student- athlete will be dispensed 1 or 2 doses of a medication. No student-athlete is allowed to have access to any medication without approval from a staff member. Furthermore, no student-athlete is allowed to dispense this medication on their own. Either a staff member or an athletic training student aid must provide the medication to the student-athlete. All dispensed medication will be recorded on the appropriate form.
As the Association’s national center of excellence, the NCAA Sport Science Institute works closely with the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports and is committed to serving and educating student-athletes and our membership. The SSI aims to provide college athletes with the best environment for safety, excellence and wellness through research, education, best practices, and collaboration with member schools, national governing bodies, key medical and youth sport organizations, and the public and private sectors. Access the Sport Science Institute http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 80 If a student-athlete is given a prescription for medication that is from an athletic related injury, the athletic training will cover the cost of the medication after their insurance has been billed. In order for the student-athlete to be reimbursed, they must first determine that the prescription will be covered by authorization from the athletic training staff. The student-athlete must get the prescription filled and pay for it up front. They are then required to return the receipt to the athletic training staff. The student- athlete will then be reimbursed for the cost of the prescription. The athletic training staff will not cover the cost of any prescription if it is for an illness, a non-athletic related injury, or if the student-athlete failed to provide their insurance information.
ADD/ADHD Medications The NCAA has a policy on Medical Exceptions during drug testing for those athletes using prescription, banned drugs to treat ADD/ADHD. Ritalin and Adderall are two of the most common medications that appear on the NCAA banned substance list. In order for a student athlete to be granted a medical exception for the use of a medication that appears on the banned substance list, the student athlete must do the following: 1. The student-athlete must declare the use of the banned medication to the Idaho State University athletic training staff. 2. The student-athlete’s physician must document that alternative medications that are not on the NCAA Banned substance list have been considered. 3. The student-athlete in conjunction with their physician must present documentation of the diagnosis of their condition to the athletic training room at the start of the school year, or as soon as diagnosed. This includes the diagnosing physician’s notes as well as all testing and other documentation that helped lead to the diagnosis. 4. The student-athlete must provide documentation to the athletic trainers from the prescribing physician explaining the course of treatment and the current prescription for the medication.
Emergency Treatment When the athletic training room is closed: • Contact your team Athletic Trainer or Coach • Go to the ISU Student Health Center; (208) 282-2330
In a life-threatening situation: • Call 911 or call Campus Public Safety by calling 282-2515 • Go immediately to Portneuf Medical Center 777 Hospital Way • Contact your team athletic trainer or coach
Exit Physical All student-athletes who have either completed their eligibility or are no longer participating in their chosen sport must complete an exit interview immediately following the final competition with the Athletic Trainer. Exit interviews are to facilitate the care of any lingering injuries or medical problems. Treatment and appointments will be established, if necessary. If a student-athlete chooses not to have an exit physical, Idaho State University is relieved of any liability and or financial responsibility for any damages or injuries sustained as a result of athletics participation.
Nutritional & DIetary Supplements Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA Banned Substances. Student-athletes should contact their coaches, athletic trainers, strength coach or team physicians prior to taking any supplement. Information may also be gained at following website: www.drugfreesport.com/rec. Idaho State University
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 81 assumes no responsibility in the loss of eligibility due to testing positive on a NCAA conducted drug test.
Sports Dietician The Athletic Department provides the services of a licensed sport dietician for individuals and teams. The emphasis is upon nutrition for performance, energy, weight loss, weight gain, and health-related dietary issues. Contact Natalie Christensen, RD at 208-282-3095 for more information or to make an appointment.
Mental Health The life of a student-athlete is not always easy. You have a lot going on in your life, like classes, practice, competition, friends, and family. It’s a lot to take in, and can be overwhelming for anyone. Feelings of anxiety or depression are more common than you might think. In fact, most student-athletes go through a period of time when they find the mental pressure is overwhelming. Learning to identify your feelings and reach out for help from a friend, coach or counselor, is one of the most important components of promoting your own mental wellness. Good mental health is not just the absence of mental health diagnoses such as depression or anxiety. Rather, it refers to your overall psychological well-being, from the way you feel about yourself, to your ability to manage feelings and deal with difficulties.
Sometimes there’s a negative stigma regarding mental illness, but as a friend and teammate, it’s up to you to fight that stigma. Understand that there’s a difference between mental toughness and mental distress or illness. While displaying characteristics of mental toughness allows you to compete at a high level, grow, and improve - trying to practice and compete through mental illness could have a detrimental effect on your athletic career and overall health. You play a central role in normalizing help seeking and assisting fellow student-athletes who may need help, and who could benefit from accessing mental health resources. It’s up to you to promote a positive environment that supports mental well-being and awareness of mental health disorders.
Mental Health & Sport Psychology Services Mental health poses the biggest threat to student-athlete well-being. According to recent surveys, • 31% of male and 48% of female student-athletes reported either depression or anxiety. • Female student-athletes (1 in 5) were more likely than males (1 in 10) to experience debilitating depression, to harm themselves, or attempt to commit suicide. • 84% of incoming freshman student-athletes experience anxiety. 51% of those SAs anticipated needing a counselor; 47% experienced depression. • Student-athletes reported the following stressors as the most significant: athletic and academic time demands (70-80 hours/week), lack of socializing with friends, lack of sleep (avg. 17.1 hours per week), and the mental demands of their sport. • Collegiate athletes are at greater risk for clinical or subclinical eating disorders, substance abuse, gambling additions, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and suicide.
The Idaho State University Athletic Department is committed to preserving our student-athletes’ positive mental health and toward this effort partners with the University Counseling and Testing Center to provide mental health counseling services for student-athletes, teams, and coaches. Professionals with the CTC can provide free and confidential help with many issues student-athletes face. Contact them at (208) 282-2130 or visit the south side of the 3rd Floor in Gravely Hall. More information can be found at www.isu.edu/ctc.
Sport psychology services are also available by appointment with Dr. John Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor of Sport Science and PE. Contact Dr. Fitzpatrick directly at 208-282-4058.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 82 The NCAA provides a wide array of free mental health resources for student-athletes, coaches, and sport administrators.
The Mind, Body, and Sport Handbook offers a wide array of information including • Personal narratives; • Experts on student-athlete depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse and gambling • Stressors on student-athlete mental health; • Sexual assault, hazing and bullying; • Cultural pressures; Roles and responsibilities of sports medicine staff; • Coaches’ needs and roles; • Models of service, and • Other NCAA resources and policies.
Download the NCAA's Mind, Body and Sport Handbook
ISU Mind, Body and Sport Workshop Series We are proud to host a free monthly workshop series for all interested student-athletes. Workshops will be held the first Monday of every month from 12pm - 1pm in the Bengal Cafe in the Pond Student Union Building. Free lunch will be provided to all student-athletes who attend.
September 9th: USING PSYCHOLOGY TO ENHANCE SPORT PERFORMANCE
October 7: NUTRITION & SPORT PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
November 4: STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
February 3: MINDFULNESS IN SPORT
March 2: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
April 6: ATHLETE IDENTITY & LIFE AFTER SPORT
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 83 TIME MANAGEMENT: WHAT DIVISION I STUDENT-ATHLETES SHOULD EXPECT Time management is a key component of any college student’s success, but it is especially important for students who play Division I sports. From classes TIME SPENT ON ACTIVITIES PER WEEK* to competition, and everything in between, the student-athlete schedule stays (168 hours per week) busy year-round. Know what awaits before you step foot on campus.
15.5 What takes up a Division I student-athlete’s time? Hours 80 Hours
34 Hours
38.5 Hours
Athletics
Academics
Socializing/Relaxing
Other (e.g. sleep, job, extracurriculars) Competition Practice Strength and conditioning *Medians collected from the 2015 NCAA GOALS Study Did you know? These are considered countable athletically related activities (CARA). NCAA rules limit the time student-athletes can spend on these activities each week. Check with your campus athletics department for more information. Supplemental workouts Film review 2/3 Two-thirds of Division I student-athletes said they spend as much or more time on athletics during the offseason as during their competitive season.
*Based on the 2015 NCAA GOALS study
Academic meetings Injury treatment/prevention Sports psychologist sessions 8.6 Hours
4.4 Hours Nutritionist sessions Prospective student-athlete Team fundraising host duties
During a typical day of competition, Division I student-athletes report spending anywhere from 4.4 to 8.6 hours on their sport. For the full breakdown by sport, visit ncaa.org/time-management *Based on a 2015 survey of Division I student- Media activities Community service Compliance meetings athletes
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 84 Your Words Matter – Say this …
End the Stigma Promote the use of stigma-free language Everyone can play a role: • Use respectful language to talk about mental health conditions. “She has bipolar disorder/She’s • Challenge misconceptions when you see or hear them. living with bipolar disorder.” • See the person, not the condition. AVOID: “She’s bipolar.” • Offer support if you think someone is having trouble. Avoid labels such as: “Person with schizophrenia.” • Challenged • Psycho/psychopath AVOID: “Schizophrenic.” • Crazy • Schizo • Demented • Special • Lunatic • Sufferer/victim “Person with bipolar disorder.” • Normal/not normal • Wacko AVOID: “Manic depressive.”
“People with a mental illness/ mental health condition.” AVOID: The mentally ill.
“Died by suicide.” AVOID: Committed suicide.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 85 AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES AND ATHLETICS PERSONNEL
Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the United States. Data from national surveys show that more than 30 percent of student-athletes have experienced overwhelming anxiety. By understanding that anxiety is common and by addressing it, student-athletes can better manage anxiety and its impact on their health and performance.
Signs and symptoms: EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
SYMPTONS • Feelings of apprehension or dread. • Feeling tense or jumpy. • Restlessness or irritability. • Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger.
PHYSICAL SIGNS • Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath. • Sweating, tremors and twitches. • Headaches, fatigue and insomnia. • Upset stomach, frequent urination and diarrhea.
What student-athletes What athletics department can do: staff can do: • Recognize signs and symptoms and seek • Recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety. help from a licensed mental health provider. • Work with campus partners to provide • Actively participate in your treatment and access to licensed mental health providers. develop a plan that works for you. • Be mindful of triggers and stressors that • Be mindful of triggers and stressors that can impact a student-athlete’s anxiety. can impact your anxiety. • Know your athletic department’s written • Practice daily self-care; this includes mental health referral protocols. getting restful sleep, effectively managing stressful situations and addressing symptoms of anxiety.
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RESILENCE | HELP SEEKING | STIGMA FREE
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 86 AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES AND ATHLETICS PERSONNEL
Depression Depression is common among people of all ages and all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Depression is a treatable mental health condition, and early detection and treatment leads to better outcomes.
Signs and symptoms: • Persistent sadness or empty mood.
SYMPTONS • Dramatic changes in sleep, appetite, concentration and energy. • Lack of interest in activities. • Hopelessness or guilty thoughts. • Physical aches and pains. • Suicidal thoughts.
What student-athletes can do: • Recognize depression symptoms and seek help from a licensed mental health provider. • Develop trust and communicate openly with your health care providers. • Reach out to a trusted friend, coach or athletics administrator or contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. • Practice daily self-care; this includes getting restful sleep, effectively managing stressful situations and addressing symptoms of depression.
What athletics department staff can do: • Recognize signs and symptoms of depression. • Know your athletics department’s written mental health referral protocols. • Work with campus partners to provide access to licensed mental health providers.
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RESILENCE | HELP SEEKING | STIGMA FREE
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 87 NCAA Banned Substances, 2019-20
It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics staff before using any substance.
• Stimulants. • Anabolic agents. • Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). • Diuretics and masking agents. • Narcotics. • Cannabinoids. • Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. • Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens). • Beta-2 agonists.
Note: Any substance chemically/pharmacologically related to all classes listed above and with no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (e.g., drugs under pre- clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary use) is also banned. The institution and the student-athlete shall be held accountable for all drugs within the banned-drug class regardless of whether they have been specifically identified. Examples of substances under each class can be found at
There is no complete list of banned substances.
Substances and Methods Subject to Restriction • Blood and gene doping. • Local anesthetics (permitted under some conditions). • Manipulation of urine samples. • Beta-2 agonists (permitted only by inhalation with prescription). • Tampering of urine samples.
NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements
WARNING: Before consuming any nutritional/dietary supplement product, review the product and its label with your athletics department staff!
Nutritional/Dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well-regulated and may cause a positive drug test. Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility using nutritional/dietary supplements. Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label. Any product containing a nutritional/dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk.
Athletics department staff (team physicians, athletic trainers, strength coach, sports dietician) will provide guidance to student-athletes about supplement use, including a directive to have any product checked by qualified staff members before consuming. The NCAA subscribes only to Drug Free Sport AXISTM for authoritative review of label ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 88 Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in Each Drug Class
THERE IS NO COMPLETE LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES.DO NOT RELY ON THIS LIST TO RULE OUT ANY LABEL INGREDIENT.
Stimulants: amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; methamphetamine; methylphenidate (Ritalin); synephrine (bitter orange); dimethylamylamine (DMAA, methylhexanamine); “bath salts” (mephedrone); Octopamine; hordenine; dimethylbutylamine (DMBA, AMP, 4-amino methylpentane citrate); phenethylamines (PEAs); dimethylhexylamine (DMHA, Octodrine); heptaminol etc. exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are not banned.
Anabolic Agents (sometimes listed as a chemical formula, such as 3,6,17-androstenetrione): Androstenedione; boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA (7-Keto); epi-trenbolone; testosterone; etiocholanolone; methasterone; methandienone; nandrolone; norandrostenedione; stanozolol; stenbolone; trenbolone; SARMS (ostarine, ligandrol, LGD-4033, S-23, RAD140)); DHCMT (oral turanibol) etc.
Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for NCAA rifle programs only): alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; propranolol; timolol; etc.
Diuretics and Masking Agents: bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone (canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc. exceptions: finasteride is not banned
Narcotics: Buprenorphine; dextromoramide; diamorphine (heroin); fentanyl, and its derivatives; hydrocodone; hydromorphone; methadone; morphine; nicomorphine; oxycodone; oxymorphone; pentazocine; pethidine
Cannabinoids: marijuana; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., spice, K2, JWH-018, JWH-073)
Peptide Hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics growth hormone(hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); erythropoietin (EPO); IGF-1 (colostrum, deer antler velvet); etc. Exceptions: insulin, Synthroid are not banned
Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens): anastrozole; tamoxifen; formestane; ATD; SERMS (clomiphene, nolvadex); Arimidex; clomid; evista; fulvestrant; aromatase inhibitors (Androst-3,5-dien-7,17-dione), letrozole; etc.
Beta-2 Agonists: bambuterol; formoterol; salbutamol; salmeterol; higenamine; norcoclaurine; etc.
Any substance that is chemically related to one of the above classes, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned!
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 89 Athletic Communications
Media Relations & Marketing Staff
Steve Schaack Haley Harrison Jarius Fields Trey Harmon Jon Match Associate Athletic Director Assistant Director of Director of Marketing Marketing Assistant Media Relations for External Operations/ Media Relations [email protected] [email protected] Assistant Director of Media Relations [email protected] 208-282-5781 208-282-5781 [email protected] [email protected] 208-282-3651 208-282-3332 208-282-2621
The Role of Media Relations ISU’s Athletic Media Relations Office assists student-athletes in all phases of interaction with news media. We provide memberes of the media and community with information on Bengal student-athletes, game statistics, team and player notes, and other information. We also help to facilitate interviews, press conferences, and general external marketing efforts.
“Fans judge you as an athlete according to how you perform during competition. They judge you as a person according to how you perform with the media. If fans develop a good impression of you through the media, especially when things are not going well in competition, the benefits to you can be significant” (NFL Media Relations Handbook)
Tips for Interviews • Never agree to a telephone or personal interview unless it is coordinated through the sports information office. This helps avoid contact with unauthorized people. • Be calm during the interview. Cooperating with the media allows you to give your side of the story, positive opinions and message. You can never go wrong complimenting a teammate or the opposition in an interview. • Be on time for the interview or in returning phone calls. If a problem arises, please notify the Sports Information office immediately so the interview may be rescheduled. • Control the interview – you are not obligated to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable. The proper way to answer a question is, “I’d rather not discuss that subject at this time” or “I’d rather not make a comment on that question at this time.” • Never say anything that you may regret to see or hear in the next day’s newspaper, radio or television show. You can always tell the media member to speak with your coach. • Always wear approved university apparel for all interviews.
Remember: What you post on social media may be re-broadcast by media outlets! Be careful what you post! Most likely, members of the media follow you, or they follow your friends!
Please contact the Sports Information office if you feel uncomfortable with any interviews, or for any further assistance, at 208-282-2621.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 90 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Student-athletes come together throughout the NCAA to make their voices heard on their campuses, in their conferences and nationally in all three divisions. Through Student-Athlete Advisory Committees at each of those levels, student-athletes offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect their lives on campus. At the campus level, SAACs promote communication between athletics administrators and student-athletes and represent the student-athlete voice within the athletics departments.
Though the focus of ISU SAAC is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus, conference and national SAAC offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics. The purpose of ISU SAAC is to • Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes. • Disseminate information. • Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues. • Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies. • Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams. • Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation. • Organize community service efforts. • Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government) • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
Members of ISU SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope. The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all. ISU SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be relevant to Big Sky Conference and NCAA student-athletes. Through the grass-roots efforts of ISU SAAC, Bengal student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.
Duties of SAAC Representatives Two student-athletes from each team will serve as representatives on SAAC. The representatives will be chosen by application to be reviewed by the head coach, SAAC advisor, and SAAC officers. The student- athlete should be in good academic standing, and an effort will be made to comprise student-athletes from different class levels. • Attend all SAAC meetings and related events • Serve as liaison between the member’s respective sport to the committee and the athletics department • Serve the needs of fellow student-athletes via leadership and support • Serve on at least one sub-committee with active involvement • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the community • Assist in the growth and development of SAAC • Play an integral role in the structure of our athletics department and its formulation of policies regarding student-athlete well-being. • Reinforce and promote the mission of Idaho State University Athletics.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 91 Student-Athlete Honors & Awards
Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team Selection At the conclusion of each sport season (fall, winter, spring), the Big Sky Conference awards its All- Conference Academic Team honors. Student-athlete nominees must meet and/or exceed all the following minimum requirements: 1. Must have participated in at least half of the team’s competitions. Outdoor track & field student-athletes can also qualify by competing at the conference championships. 2. Must have a 3.2 average (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the most recently completed term. The GPA will not be included in the press release done by the conference office, but is necessary on this form. 3. Transfer students must have completed at least one academic term at the current Big Sky institution. The GPA considered will be that earned at the Big Sky Conference institution. 4. Freshmen are eligible after they have completed at least one term at current Big Sky institution.
All Bengal student-athletes who meet the above criteria will be nominated. Nominations are completed by the Faculty Athletic Representative, the Director of Athletics Academic Advising, and the Sports Information Director.
Big Sky Conference Scholar-Athlete Awards Each year, the most outstanding female and male scholar-athlete from each institution shall be awarded the Big Sky Conference Scholar-Athlete Award. Each institution shall select the award winners and submit the following information to the Conference office: name and major, cumulative grade point average, the sport in which the student-athlete participated, and class in school. To be eligible for this award the student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale), be a member of the graduating class and/or have completed their last year of intercollegiate athletic eligibility, have completed at least two years of intercollegiate competition at the institution, and be a letter winner. Grade point averages shall not be released.
Big Sky Conference Athlete of the Week Awards In both men's and women's sports the Athlete of the Week Award is selected by the Conference office as an award for outstanding performance in each Conference sport. This award is not an All-Conference award. All student-athletes not under current suspension are eligible to be selected as Athlete of the Week, regardless of institutional probationary status. In the sports of cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field, an "Athlete of the Week" will be selected each week during the season that at least four institutions have competed. In the sports of tennis and women’s golf, an “Athlete of the Week” will be reflected each week during the season that at least one institution has competed.
NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships & Awards Eligibility Student-athletes at an active NCAA member institution who: • Are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. • Have an overall undergraduate minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.200 (based on a 4.000 scale) or its equivalent, including all undergraduate hours earned at all undergraduate institutions attended. The grade-point average may not include any graduate-level hours. • Have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in the sport in which the student-athlete is being nominated. The degree of the student-athlete's athletics achievement will be weighed in conjunction with academic performance, institutional involvement and volunteer
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 92 community service. Institutions should note participation in activities in which the student-athlete serves as an example to other students and demonstrates leadership qualities. • Intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree and enroll in a graduate degree program on a part- or full-time basis at an academically accredited graduate or degree- granting professional school. An academic professor of the institution in which the student- athlete is currently enrolled must address the capability of the student-athlete for graduate study.; • Are outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics as a whole.
Please note: Student-athletes attending a provisional member institution are not permitted to be nominated. Additionally, an award recipient may not use more than one NCAA award for postgraduate studies. Foreign student-athletes are eligible to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships Each year the NCAA awards a number of post-graduate scholarships to student-athletes who plan to pursue graduate or professional school programs of study. Recipients are selected based on athletic and academic performance, leadership, community service and participation in student activities. Scholarship applications and nominations are coordinated by the Faculty Athletics Representative. If you are interested in learning more about the post-graduate scholarship opportunities, contact Smitty, our Faculty Athletics Representative, at 208-840-0473 or by email at [email protected].
Post-graduate scholarship nominations deadlines fall at the end of each sport season. If you are interested in being nominated for a NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship, make sure you talk with Smitty by the end of your sport season. Email Smitty at [email protected] for more information.
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Scholarship The goal of this program is to increase the pool of, and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA awards 13 scholarships valued at $6,000 to ethnic minorities and 12 scholarships to women who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. Candidates must be seeking admission, or have been accepted, into a sport-administration or related field.
NCAA Woman of the Year The NCAA Woman of the Year program honors the academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions. To be eligible, a nominee must have competed and earned a varsity letter in an NCAA-sponsored sport, must have completed eligibility in her primary sport, and must have earned her undergraduate degree by summer of the year nominated.
NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship The NCAA awards up to 174 postgraduate scholarships of $7,500 each year to student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically. Applicants must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0, performed with distinction as a member of a varsity team, shown involvement in University activities and perform volunteer service.
Walter Byers Post-Graduate Scholarship Program The NCAA awards annually to one male and one female student-athlete in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in graduate study. Award recipients must have a 3.5 grade-point average, show evidence of superior character and leadership, and demonstrate that athletics has had a positive influence on their personal development. The scholarship is valued at $21,500.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 93 NCAA Internship Program The NCAA offers a number of paid, one-year internships at its national office in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing on-the-job learning experiences for college graduates who express an interest in pursuing a career in the administration of intercollegiate athletics. The areas of the positions are administrative services, branding and communications, championships, Division I men and women’s basketball, education services, enforcement services, governance and Academic and Membership Affairs.
Notifcation of Transfer: What Division I Student-Athletes Should Know The transfer process previously known as “permission to contact” has been changed to “notifca- tion of transfer.” Student-athletes should be aware of the process and implications. Read below for more information. (New Process Effective Oct. 15, 2018.)
THE PROCESS:
Benefits of Talk to your coach and/or administrator about your intention Notification of Transfer to transfer. ✓ Gives student-athletes more control over the decision to transfer.
Once notifcation of transfer is ✓ Prohibits current school from blocking communicated, compliance will a student-athlete from getting athletics place your name in the transfer aid at the receiving school. portal within two business days. ✓ Creates a transfer portal to identify student-athletes who have notifed their school of transfer, streamlining the process. After your name enters the transfer portal, you will receive ✓ Strengthens ethical recruiting with an email notifcation, verifying a guardrails around tampering (now a coach’s ability to contact you. Level II violation), by helping coaches and student-athletes manage instances when they are contacted about potential transfer. Select the school you will attend next. You will have the opportunity ✓ Prompts conferences to review their own transfer rules. to receive fnancial aid.
RESOURCE LINKS • Notifcation of Transfer IMPLICATIONS: • Autonomy Proposal – Financial Aid • Once notifcation of transfer is signed, your current school has the right to reduce or cancel your fnancial aid at the end of the academic term. (Read more about the fnancial aid proposal on ncaa.org.)
• After notifcation, your original school is not obligated to take you back as a student-athlete.
• Failure to follow the listed steps may result in NCAA violations.
YOU decide your future but CONSIDER all options carefully before making any decisions.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 94 Campus Resources
ASISU The Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) is committed to providing effective student participation and representation in all areas of student life, that we may participate in the improvement of educational programs, co-curricular activities, and services, and to advance the common interests and concerns of the student body. Location: Pond Student Union Building room 215.
Benny’s Pantry We recognize that poverty is often a barrier for students who are striving to obtain a certification or degree in higher education. One of the many hardships associated with poverty is food insecurity – the lack of access to enough safe and nutritious food. We believe that by alleviating food insecurity where it may exist, we empower our student community to focus on learning and discovery, thereby removing a significant barrier to persistence. The goals of Benny’s Pantry are to 1. Create a food-secure community by offering emergency assistance of nutritious food to the Idaho State community 2. Educate the Idaho State community about issues related to poverty and hunger 3. Cultivate a culture of service-minded leadership within the ISU student community Location: Pond Student Union Hypostyle, #204
Career Center Serving both alumni and students, ISU's Career Center provides career development, employment connections and education. Through initiatives like the Career Path Internship program, we give students the hands-on experience and confidence necessary to begin their careers. We also offer students and alumni assistance with resume building, interview skills and all things "career." Location: fourth floor of the Museum Building, above the Financial Aid office.
Central Academic Advising Central Academic Advising coordinates general academic advising services and support for the ISU community of students, faculty, and staff, and provides priority advising for freshmen, sophomores, transfer students, students on probation and pre-Social Work majors. Also advise sophomore, junior, and senior students who are in the process of deciding a major. Note: Student-Athletes have Academic Advising services offered through athletics. Check with your coach to find out who your athletics advisor is.
ITS Computer Support ITS Computer Support provides faculty, staff, and students with information and support related to ISU's IT services. We can assist you with • Resetting your password • Computer accounts for access to the ISU Wireless Network and Computer labs • PC support setup and configuration for faculty and staff • Account creation and access • VPN requests • General assistance • And much more Computer labs are available to students throughout campus. Wi-Fi on campus is free to all students. All users of ISU’s wireless network are required to abide by the terms outlined in the ISU Acceptable Use Policy. If you have questions about connecting to the Wi-Fi or accessing campus computer labs, please call (208) 282-HELP.
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 95 Content Area Tutoring The Content Area Tutoring program offers small group tutoring that can help you succeed in many of your classes. It's funded by student fees, so there's no extra cost to get a tutor. Tutoring is available in all academic areas except writing and math, which are handled through the Writing Center and Math Center respectively. We have tutors on ISU's Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Meridian campuses. Content Area Tutoring also provides student employment opportunities, allowing successful students to share their skills and experience. Most tutors are experienced graduate and undergraduate students who have obtained extra training as peer tutors. We're always looking for new tutors, especially in the sciences! Location: Inside the Student Success Center in Rendezvous.
Copy Center The Total Copy Center is located in the Pond Student Union Building. Additional copiers are located throughout campus, including in the Eli Oboler Library. You may also purchase a copy card that will save you money on copies.
Counseling and Testing Center Our on-campus Counseling and Testing Service provides local and national testing services, counseling services, weekly groups (like mindfulness meditation), wellness education, a Stress Management & Biofeedback Center and many other resources to students and other members of the ISU community. Location: top floor of Graveley Hall.
CPI Office The Career Path Internship (CPI) program is committed to connecting Idaho State University students to professional, paid experiences that will enhance their career opportunities upon graduation. Location: fourth floor of the Museum Building.
Diversity Resource Center We are open to all students, faculty, and staff and believe that all of us, working together, will make our communities stronger. We help promote diversity events on campus and in the community and know that by learning about ourselves and others, we all benefit. It is our belief that these interactions provide a great opportunity for learning and are critical to the mission of the university. We invite and encourage you to visit our page often! Here you will find information about our upcoming programming information, as well as information about campus and community events related to diversity and inclusion. It is our belief that together, we can continue to make our campus a place where diversity creates a community dedicated to understanding, unity, communication, and respect. Location: Rendezvous Building Room 129.
Early Learning Center The Early Learning Center aims to support student-parents in their pursuit of higher education at ISU by providing quality child care for their children, as well as the children of faculty, staff and alumni. Our child- centered program promotes the well-being of children between six weeks and eleven years of age while maintaining high standards to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Location: adjacent to the Pond Student Union Building.
English for Speakers of Other Languages The Student Success Center serves all non-native speakers of English enrolled at Idaho State University. ESOL instructors focus on American language and culture for academic and professional purposes to help you succeed in your undergraduate, graduate, and training programs. We offer an American culture course for credit (ACAD 1106), one-on-one 60 minute tutoring appointments, workshops and excursions,
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 96 International Teaching Assistant assessments and support, Accent Modification Evaluations (AME) in conjunction with ISU's Department of Speech Pathology, and individual self-improvement plans.
Office of Equity and Inclusion The Office of Equity and Inclusion strives to create an environment where all individuals feel welcome and safe. A campus where every student is treated with dignity and respect. Office includes the Gender Resource Center and the Diversity Resource Center. The University is committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment against an individual on the basis of that person’s race, color, religion, gender, age sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. Harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Our helpful, friendly staff are available to work with any member of the university community. We look forward to serving you. Location: Rendezvous Building Room 129.
Financial Aid Office There are a lot of options to pay for your education, and knowing what’s out there and what you qualify for can help you make the best financial decisions for your needs. The Financial Aid Office is here to assist students in this effort. Location: second floor of Museum Building adjacent to PSUB.
Graduate School The Graduate School promotes and supports excellence in graduate education. In realizing this mission, the Graduate School acts to recruit, support, retain and matriculate scholars, researchers and practitioners educationally empowered as critical thinking citizens and agents of innovation, opportunity and change. Location: Museum Building adjacent to PSUB.
Housing Office The mission of University Housing is to provide and effectively manage secure, clean, and affordable living-learning environments that promote student engagement by encouraging and supporting opportunities for academic success, personal and ethical development, community building, and the well- being of each individual resident. Our priority is providing you with a secure, clean and affordable living- learning environment that promotes involvement and provides you with easy access to resources and tools you need to get a true college experience. ISU offers options including classic-style dormitories, suites and campus apartments to tailor to your specific wants and needs as a student. Location: 745 S. 5th Ave.
International Programs Office Whether you’re a prospective international student looking to enter the university as a new freshman, a current student at another university looking to transfer to ISU, or a graduate student, the IPO is here to help. From admissions, applications, travel, and orientation all the way to life at ISU once you’re here, we’ve got you covered. Location: Museum Building adjacent to PSUB.
Legal Assistance All ISU student athletes are eligible for free legal aid advice. An attorney is available only during the fall and spring semesters on Monday’s and Thursday’s from 4 to 6 p.m. in the ASISU office, 299 Hypostyle and not on holiday’s or school breaks. Students may make an appointment by calling 208-282-3435.
Math Center The Math Center is a walk-in math tutoring service provided by the Student Success Center and the Mathematics Department for any registered ISU student needing help in undergraduate math courses or
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 97 courses involving mathematics. There is no additional fee to use its services. Math tutors are trained undergraduate and graduate students who will help you understand math concepts by asking questions to clarify what you know and how the concept has been taught to you. They can help you to find mistakes in your work so that you can see what you have been doing incorrectly, and they'll work other examples with you and give you suggestions on how to approach the problems that you're doing. Math tutors will not teach the course to you (this is up to your instructor), nor will they do your homework or tests for you. To prepare for math tutoring, you should attend your classes and read your textbook. Then try the assigned homework on your own, so you can come with specific questions to ask the tutors and be ready to show them the work that you've already done. It also helps if you bring your class notes! Location: Inside the Student Success Center in Rendezvous.
Idaho Museum of Natural History The Idaho Museum of Natural History is home to collections in anthropology, vertebrate paleontology, earth science, and the life sciences. It holds an archive of documents and ethnographic photographs. Exhibitions emphasize the collections and mission of the Museum, and include permanent and special offerings.
Oboler Library Library materials support the research and recreational needs of our students and staff. Holdings include over 416,000 books, more than 119,000 bound periodicals, an excess of 8,000 journals, magazines and newspaper titles, and 3,200 current subscriptions. In addition to print materials, the Library owns a collection of approximately 1,526,000 microforms and maintains licenses for access to several abstracting and indexing databases, as well as several hundred electronic journals.
Office of Student Affairs We are partners in your quest to reach your academic and personal goals. By collaborating with others on campus and in the community, we support your growth, development, and success as outstanding scholars and outstanding citizens. We do this through the work of our staff who care for and about you; creating and fostering a climate of diversity and inclusion; and offering hundreds of opportunities for leadership and involvement. Location: Hypostyle between the Museum Building and the PSUB.
Outdoor Adventure Center If you love to play in the outdoors, or are interested in doing so, you've come to the right place. We are a university based, outdoor education and recreation program which offers common adventure trips, classes & workshops, and outdoor informational services. Location: basement of Pond Student Union Building.
Parking Services Purchase a parking permit, pay parking fines, or find out about alternative methods of campus transportation. Location: Corner of Humboldt and S. 5th Ave.
Public Safety Idaho State University values the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the university campus community. Public safety is responsible for the enforcement of university rules and regulations. we are authorized to make citizen's arrests when necessary and to detain suspicious subjects for questioning by police. We are also available to assist the campus community with services such as assistance with a dead car battery, safety escorts across campus, and more. Location: Corner of Humboldt and S. 5th Ave.
Registrar’s Office The office of the Registrar maintains all academic records for the students of Idaho State University. The
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 98 office also handles transcript requests and grants BengalWeb access. Location: Second floor of the Museum Building adjacent to the PSUB.
Rendezvous Complex Designed as the center of the university, the Rendezvous Complex has quickly become a gathering place for the campus community. Aside from housing and classroom areas, we also house resources including the Student Success Center and the Diversity Resource Center, in addition to a food court, convenience store, student computer labs and study areas.
Scholarship Office The Idaho State University Scholarship (ISU) Office oversees a range of scholarships that are funded by ISU and donors who support ISU. ISU is a comprehensive university that offers scholarships to help you finance your education. Many students compete for scholarships which are awarded based on merit and/ or financial needs. On average, ISU awards over $10 million annually to ISU students. The office maintains a list of current and future scholarship opportunities. Location: second floor of Museum Building adjacent to PSUB.
Student Activities Board Through the coordination of events throughout campus, we aim to inspire campus pride amongst our students. Our hope is to create a dynamic campus experience filled with involvement, self-growth, unity and tradition.
Student Recreation Center Whether you're looking to play intramural sports, participate in sports clubs or get a workout in on your own or by joining one of many fitness classes offered each semester, we've got you covered. Campus recreation is a vital part of our students' active lives, providing a full gym, pool, climbing wall, indoor track, tennis courts, and more for individuals of all skill levels to enjoy. Location: inside and adjacent to Reed Gym.
Student Success Center The Student Success Center (SSC) houses services and programs that are essential to your academic and intellectual development at Idaho State University. We encourage you to realize your potential as a prepared, responsible, and self-actualized member of an increasingly complex, diverse, and global society. The Student Success Center is home to a range of programs designed to support your education at Idaho State University. We are here to help you Start Strong, Stay Focused, and Connect today. Location: Rendezvous Complex.
Student Union The Earl R. Pond Student Union is home to a myriad of diverse organizations and resources that shape the ISU campus. We host people and events that leave lasting impressions and timeless memories in the minds of our students, faculty and alumni alike. We house a games center, the University Bookstore, the Involvement Center, a food court and much more. Location: lower campus
Title IX Office Idaho State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." -Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX). Title IX
STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 99 protects all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. The Title IX Office is located within the Office of Equity and Inclusion inside the Rendezvous Complex.
Union Program Council We're the team behind an abundance of the many events and community service opportunities our students see and participate in at the Student Union that add dimension to our students' daily lives on campus. We plan and host Student Union events and activities including Late Night at the Union, Monday Night Football, our annual Tree Lighting Festival and more. Location: Pond Student Union building
Veterans’ Student Services Center & Sanctuary We serve service members, veterans, and military connected students and family members (e.g., children and spouses of veterans or service members). Services available include • Education & University benefits assistance, including your VA Registration Form • A safe, social study environment with trained staff available • Professional development and employment preparation through our Career Closet • Hero, a trained, on-site emotional support dog • A strong, knowledgeable support network and staff to assist military-connected students and their family members with academic and professional endeavors • TRIO Veterans program • Bannock County Veterans Services Coordinator • Other resources upon request Location: Third floor of Pond Student Union Building.
Writing Center The Writing Center helps you build the skills you need for all your writing projects. We work with students writing anthropology papers, biology lab reports, marketing plans--even scholarship applications. We can help you talk through your project's ideas and organization; we can help you find patterns in your errors and learn ways to fix them. Whether you're a first-year student writing a personal essay or a doctoral student working on a dissertation, we can provide the "second pair of eyes" that every good writer wants. In-person, online, and written feedback available. Location: Inside the Student Success Center in Rendezvous.
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