STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2012-2013 for Athletic Competition Dates Visit TABLE of CONTENTS Acknowledgements

McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes Office of Undergraduate Education STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2012-2013 For Athletic Competition Dates Visit www.gophersports.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ...... 2 Directory ...... 3 Letter from Athletic Director ...... 4 Letter from MAC Director ...... 5 Colleges and Majors ...... 7 Code of Conduct ...... 11 Athletic Communication ...... 17 Strength and Conditioning ...... 18 Academic & Athletic Eligibility ...... 19 Financial Aid ...... 25 Faculty Athletics Representatives ...... 30 Athletics Awards and Honors ...... 31 Opportunities for Alumni ...... 33 The MAC ...... 34 Richard “Pinky” McNamara ...... 35 The Staff at the MAC ...... 36 The McNamara Academic Center ...... 37 Student-Athlete Affairs ...... 49 Special acknowledgement to the PRODUCED BY: University of Minnesota Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for its support McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes of the 2012-2013 Student-Athlete 225 Bierman Field Athletic Bldg. Handbook. 516 15th Ave. S.E. Information contained in the Student- Minneapolis, MN 55455 Athlete Handbook is as accurate and (612) 625-6888 extensive as possible. Contact appropriate offices for possible changes, additions Student-Athlete Affairs or deletions. 225 Bierman Field Athletic Bldg. The University of Minnesota is 516 15th Ave. S.E. committed to the policy that all persons Minneapolis, MN 55455 shall have equal access to its programs, (612) 624-5834 facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to: Director Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 419 Morrill Hall 100 Church St. S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 624 - 9547 [email protected] www.eoaffact.umn.edu The Student-Athlete Handbook is available in alternate formats. Please direct requests to: McNamara Academic Center 225 Bierman Field Athletic Bldg. Student-Athlete Handbook 516 15th Ave. S.E. © 2012 McNamara Academic Center for Minneapolis, MN 55455 Student-Athletes. (612) 625-6888 All rights reserved.

2 DIRECTORY (The area code for all of the following numbers is 612) Athletics Team Offices Administration ...... 624-4497 Baseball 625-1060 Communication ...... 625-4090 Basketball (Men’s) 625-3085 Compliance 626-8233 Basketball (Women’s) 624-3563 Financial Aid 625-5357 Cross Country (Men’s) . . . .625-6063 (For Student-Athletes) Cross Country (Women’s) . . 624-6533 M Club 625-0775 Football 624-6004 Golden Gopher Fund 626-4653 Golf (Men’s) ...... 625-6063 Strength and Conditioning . . 625-9891 Golf (Women’s) 625-6063 TCF Stadium 624-5072 Gymnastics (Men’s) 626-1320 Ticket Office ...... 624-8080 Gymnastics (Women’s) . . . .624-4331 Athletic Medicine Hockey (Men’s) 625-2886 Aquatic Center ...... 625-2850 Hockey (Women’s) . . . . . 625-0188 Bierman Field Athletic Building . . 624-9573 Rowing ...... 625-0188 Football 624-3344 Soccer 624-4331 Mariucci Arena ...... 626-4499 Softball ...... 626-5594 Ridder Arena ...... 626-4740 Swimming & Diving . . . . 626-1320 Sports Pavilion ...... 625-5845 Tennis (Men’s) ...... 625-1013 Williams Arena ...... 626-8771 Tennis (Women’s) 625-1013 Track (Men’s) ...... 625-6063 University Offices Track (Women’s) ...... 624-6533 University of Minnesota . . . 625-5000 Volleyball 624-6533 University Police ...... 624-3550 Wrestling ...... 625-1013 University Counseling and Consulting Services 624-3323 Emergency University Escort Service . . . 624-9255 Emergency ...... 911 Boynton Health Services . . . 625-8400 Crisis Connection . . . . . 379-6363 Helpline/E-Mail ...... 626-4276 Poison Treatment ...... 347-3141 Helpline/ Web Registration 625-5333 Sexual Violence Crisis Line . . 626-9111 Suicide Prevention . . 1-800-273-TALK

3 Greetings and welcome back to the University of Minnesota for another great year! As your new director of athletics, I could not be more excited to be a part of the Golden Gopher family. My tenure began in June and since day one we have been in constant motion making preparations to hit the ground running this fall. Like many of you, I am still getting acclimated to the University of Minnesota and a number of aspects of Go- pher Sports. Thankfully, there have been many people within the department and across campus who have assisted with my transition. This has further solidified my faith in the great potential of this athletic department and I truly believe that together we can do great things. Teamwork is the key and it has been my experience that a great support system is critical to achieving success, especially when you are expected to excel in the classroom, on the playing field and in the community. To help you realize your goals, I strongly encourage you to take full advantage of the resources listed in this handbook. I also ask that you read and understand what is expected of you as a Gopher student-athlete concerning our code of conduct and eligibility requirements. I want you to have the most positive and successful educational and athletic experiences possible at the University of Minnesota and I look forward celebrating each and every one of your successes. Go Gophers! Sincerely,

Norwood T. Teague Director of Athletics

4 Welcome Student-Athletes!

The Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education provides support to students and academic units across campus. Their initiatives focus on developing excellence and distinctiveness in arenas that will help attract and retain the best students while creating a distinctive educational program that will graduate students who can solve problems, communicate effectively, think critically, and have the knowledge and skills to be productive life-long learners, leaders, and global citizens. As part of the Office of Undergraduate Education, the McNamara Academic Center for Student- Athletes (MAC) is here to help you succeed academically and personally throughout your career as a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota. We understand the extraordinary time demands and individual aspirations you possess as a Gopher student-athlete and have developed support programs to help you succeed in the classroom and on the field of play. These programs include academic advising, learning programs, a state-of-the-art computer lab, eligibility monitoring and free tutorial assistance, as well as personal development, career development, and community service programs. Please take the time to read this handbook closely as it outlines your eligibility requirements and provides information about the services and staff within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Our doors are always open, so please feel free to stop by the MAC at any time. Our staff looks forward to working with you throughout your career and is excited about the opportunity for you to compete at the highest level, academically and athletically.

Go Gophers!

Sincerely,

Lynn K. Holleran, Director McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes

5 WELCOME Student-Athletes

2012 - 2013

6 COLLEGES & MAJORS

DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE/SCHOOL Accounting B.S.B ...... Management Acting B.F.A...... Liberal Arts Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics B.A.E.M. . . . Science and Engineering African American and African Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Agricultural and Food Business Management B.S. . . .Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Agricultural Education B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Agricultural Industries and Marketing B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences American Indian Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts American Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Ancient Mediterranean Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Animal Science B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Anthropology B.A...... Liberal Arts Apparel Design B.S...... Design Applied Economics B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Applied Plant Science B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Architecture B.A...... Liberal Arts Architecture B.D.A...... Design Architecture B.S...... Design Art B.A...... Liberal Arts Art History B.A...... Liberal Arts Asian Languages and Literatures B.A...... Liberal Arts Astrophysics B.A...... Liberal Arts Astrophysics B.S.Astrop...... Science and Engineering Bachelor of Individualized Studies B.I.S...... Liberal Arts Biochemistry B.S...... Biological Sciences Biology B.S...... Biological Sciences Biology, Society, and Environment B.A...... Liberal Arts Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering B.B.E. . . . Science and Engineering Bioproducts Marketing and Management B.S. . . . .Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Business and Marketing Education B.S...... Education and Human Development Career and Technical Education B.S...... Education and Human Development Chemical Engineering B.Ch.E...... Science and Engineering Chemistry B.A...... Liberal Arts Chemistry B.S.Chem...... Science and Engineering Chicano Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Child Psychology B.A...... Liberal Arts Child Psychology B.S...... Liberal Arts Civil Engineering B.C.E...... Science and Engineering Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology B.A...... Liberal Arts 7 COLLEGES & MAJORS

DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE/SCHOOL Classical Civilization B.A...... Liberal Arts Clinical Laboratory Sciences B.A.Sc...... Center for Allied Health Programs Communication Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Computer Engineering B.Comp.E...... Science and Engineering Computer Science B.A...... Liberal Arts Computer Science B.S. Comp.Sc...... Science and Engineering Construction Management B.A.Sc...... Continuing Education Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature B.A. . . .Liberal Arts Dance B.A...... Liberal Arts Dance B.F.A...... Liberal Arts Dental Hygiene B.S...... School of Dentistry Dental Therapy B.S...... School of Dentistry Early Childhood Education: Foundations B.S. . . . .Education and Human Development Earth Sciences B.S...... Science and Engineering Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior B.S...... Biological Sciences Economics B.A...... Liberal Arts Economics B.S...... Liberal Arts Economics—Quantitative Emphasis B.A...... Liberal Arts Electrical Engineering B.E.E...... Science and Engineering Elementary Education: Foundations B.S...... Education and Human Development English B.A...... Liberal Arts Entrepreneurial Management B.S.B...... Management Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management B.S. .Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Family Social Science B.S...... Education and Human Development Finance B.S.B...... Management Finance and Risk Management Insurance B.S.B. . . . Management Fisheries and Wildlife B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Food Science B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Forest Resources B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences French and Italian Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts French Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development B.S. . . . .Biological Sciences Geography B.A...... Liberal Arts Geography B.S...... Liberal Arts Geological Engineering ...... Science and Engineering Geology B.S.Geol...... Liberal Arts German Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts

8 COLLEGES & MAJORS

DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE/SCHOOL Global Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Graphic Design B.S...... Design Greek B.A...... Liberal Arts History B.A...... Liberal Arts Horticulture B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Housing Studies B.S...... Design Human Resource Development B.S...... Education and Human Development Human Resources and Industrial Relations B.S.B...... Management Individually Designed Interdepartmental B.A. . . . .Liberal Arts Information Technology Infrastructure B.A.Sc. . . . .Continuing Education Inter-College Program B.A...... Continuing Education Inter-College Program B.S...... Continuing Education Interior Design B.S...... Design International Business B.S.B...... Management Italian Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Jewish Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Journalism B.A...... Liberal Arts Kinesiology B.S...... Education and Human Development Landscape Design and Planning B.E.D...... Design Latin B.A...... Liberal Arts Linguistics B.A...... Liberal Arts Management Information Systems B.S.B...... Management Manufacturing Technology ...... Continuing Education Marketing B.S.B...... Management Materials Science and Engineering B.Mat.S.E. . . . .Science and Engineering Mathematics B.A...... Liberal Arts Microbiology B.A...... Biological Sciences Mortuary Science B.S...... Medical School Music B. Mus...... Liberal Arts Music B.A...... Liberal Arts Music Education B. Mus ...... Liberal Arts Music Therapy B. Mus ...... Liberal Arts Neuroscience B.S...... Biological Sciences Nursing B.S.N...... School of Nursing Nutrition B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Philosophy B.A...... Liberal Arts Physics B.A...... Liberal Arts Physics B.S. Phys...... Science and Engineering

9 COLLEGES & MAJORS

DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE/SCHOOL Physiology B.A...... Liberal Arts Plant Biology B.S...... Biological Sciences Political Science B.A...... Liberal Arts Program for Individualized Learning B.A...... Continuing Education Program for Individualized Learning B.S...... Continuing Education Psychology B.A...... Liberal Arts Psychology B.S...... Liberal Arts Public/Nonprofit Management B.S.B ...... Management Recreation Resource Management B.S...... Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies B.S...... Education and Human Development Religious Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Retail Merchandising B.S...... Design Russian B.A...... Liberal Arts Scandinavian Languages and Finnish B.A...... Liberal Arts Scientific and Technical Communication B.S. . . . . Liberal Arts Sociology B.A...... Liberal Arts Sociology B.S...... Liberal Arts Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance B.A. . . Liberal Arts Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance B.S. . . Liberal Arts Spanish and Portuguese Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Spanish Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences B.A...... Liberal Arts Sport Management B.S...... Education and Human Development Statistics B.A...... Liberal Arts Statistics B.S. Stat...... Science and Engineering Studies in Cinema and Media Culture B.A...... Liberal Arts Supply Chain and Operations Management B.S.B. . . Management Theatre Arts B.A...... Liberal Arts Urban Studies B.A...... Liberal Arts Urban Studies B.S...... Liberal Arts Youth Studies B.S...... Education and Human Development

10 CODE OF CONDUCT I . CONDUCT POLICY STATEMENT II . CONDUCT GUIDELINES Student-athletes at the University of Minneso- A. Student-Athletes Are Expected To: ta are expected to represent themselves, their team and the University with honesty, integ- 1. Be respectful of all others and to treat rity, and character whether it be academically, people as they would want to be treated. athletically or socially. Participation on an 2. Communicate with their teammates, intercollegiate team is a privilege and should coaches, faculty, and other members of be treated as such. It has many benefits and the campus community with honesty and brings with it a responsibility to be positive timeliness. and effective members of the team, depart- 3. Follow all Team, Intercollegiate Athletics, ment, campus and broader communities. University, Big Ten, WCHA and NCAA rules and guidelines. The athletics department is a window to the University and student-athletes often 4. Attend all classes as scheduled unless are in the spotlight. For better or worse, absences are approved. their behavior is subject to scrutiny by many 5. Complete their academic coursework in a including peers, campus, local and national timely fashion and make progress towards communities and media. The actions of one a degree each semester. student-athlete may result in a generaliza- 6. Give their best effort academically, tion to all student-athletes and reflects on the athletically and in life. individual, team, department and University. It is expected that all student-athletes abide B. Alcohol/Drug Consumption by team, department and University policies. The use of alcohol or drugs by student- Team guidelines and the Intercollegiate Ath- athletes while involved in any team-related letics student-athlete code of conduct will be practices, competitions, banquets, travel or available to all student-athletes. other activities is prohibited, regardless of age. Student-athletes under the legal age to Student-athletes who do not conform to this consume (21 years of age) in Minnesota are code may be subject to consequences for their expected to abide by city, state and federal actions that may include but are not limited laws. Consequences for violating this policy to: a warning, dismissal from the team, may include treating the incident as a first reduction or withdrawal of athletically related positive drug test under the University of financial aid, and dismissal from the Univer- Minnesota athletics department Alcohol and sity. In addition to all University policies, Drug Education policy. Additional conse- student-athletes are responsible for following quences may include, but are not limited to, the standards in the NCAA student-athlete the following: behavior statement and the Big Ten sportslike conduct statement as well as all city, state 1. Verbal and written warning and federal laws. 2. Participation in educational sessions 3. Required chemical dependency assessment and/or treatment 4. Suspension from the team

11 CODE OF CONDUCT 5. Loss of eligibility and dismissal from the lation or non-renewal of athletics scholarship team aid; and dismissal from the team. Additional 6. Loss of athletics related scholarship aid sanctions may be imposed by the broader 7. Dismissal from the University University, including probation, suspension from school, or expulsion. Additionally, it is expected that the consump- For the purposes of this code of conduct, tion of alcohol by student-athletes who are suspension from the team means that student- of legal age will be within the parameters of athletes may not practice, compete or travel team, department and University policies and with any University of Minnesota Intercol- will be handled responsibly. Consequences legiate Athletics team. However, suspended for underage alcohol use, inappropriate student-athletes may, with the approval of alcohol use by student-athletes of legal age to the coach and designated sport administrator, consume, or illegal drug use will be deter- attend team meetings and retain privileges mined on a case by case basis. The head to access training table, the athletic train- coach, Alcohol and Drug Education Review ing room, academic support services and Board and the Athletics Director (or his/her individual use of weight training. Exceptions designee) may be involved in determining to any of these terms may be made by the the sanctions for violating this policy. The Athletics Director or his/her designee. Athletics Director has final approval for all decisions. D. Sexual Harassment Policy See the Intercollegiate Athletics Alcohol and The Athletics Department is committed to Drug Education policy for more specific and providing a safe and healthy environment for complete guidelines. all of its student-athletes. Sexual harassment is unethical and unlawful and may result in C. Local, State and Federal Laws department, University and legal sanctions. Student-athletes who are alleged (including Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual arrested or charged) to have broken local, advances, sex-based conduct that is intimidat- state and federal laws will be subject to team ing, hostile or offensive, requests for sexual fa- and department sanctions upon a case by case vors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct review. Violations involving physical and/ of a sexual nature that is prohibited by the or sexual violence, use of illegal weapons, University. Complaints of sexual harassment or driving while under the influence will be by a student-athlete will be promptly ad- subject to immediate suspension from team dressed and should be reported to the Office activity pending further investigation. The for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. head coach, in consultation with the athletics Consequences for harassment may include: director (or his/her designee), will impose 1. Verbal and written warning and sanctions. participation in educational sessions Team or Athletics Department disciplinary 2. Suspension from the team sanctions may be imposed in advance of any 3. Loss of eligibility and dismissal from the campus disciplinary and/or criminal actions. team Disciplinary sanctions may include, but are not limited to: verbal or written reprimand; 4. Loss of athletics related scholarship aid suspension from the team; reduction, cancel- 5. Dismissal from the University

12 CODE OF CONDUCT Examples of prohibited conduct: Such activities and situations include but are not limited to: a. Unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances or propositions 1. Physical punishment, contact, exercise, b. Continued or repeated verbal abuse of a or sleep deprivation that causes excessive sexual nature fatigue and/or physical or psychological shock; c. Sexually degrading language to describe an individual 2. Forced or coerced consumption of food, drink, alcohol, tobacco, and/or illegal d. Unwelcome remarks of a sexual nature to drugs; describe a person’s body or clothing 3. Forced or coerced transportation of e. Display of sexually demeaning objects or individuals; pictures 4. Public humiliation, ridicule, indecent f. Offensive physical contact, such as exposure or ordeal; unwelcome touching 5. Coercing or forcing illegal acts; g. Coerced sexual intercourse 6. Coercing or forcing acts that are h. Sexual assault immoral or unethical; i. Rape, date or acquaintance rape, or other 7. Blocking an individual’s academic, sex offenses either forcible or non-forcible athletic, health or person success; E. Hazing Policy 8. Personal servitude; Hazing by any member of the University 9. Mental harassment; community is prohibited at the University of 10. Sexual harassment; Minnesota. Hazing is prohibited whenever it 11. Deception; occurs on University premises or in connec- 12. Threat of social exclusion; tion with any University-affiliated group or activity. Student-athletes who violate the 13. Any activity that involves the use of prohibition against hazing are subject to alcohol or any controlled substance; discipline. Any criminal complaints will be 14. Any activity that is not in accordance reported to law enforcement. with the University’s established policies. Hazing is an act that endangers the mental or A person commits a hazing offense if the physical health or safety of an individual (in- person: cluding, without limitation, an act intended 1. Engages in hazing; to cause personal degradation or humiliation), 2. Solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or or that destroys or removes public or private attempts to aid another in hazing property, for the purpose of initiation in, activities; admission to, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or 3. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly organization. permits hazing to occur;

13 CODE OF CONDUCT 4. Has firsthand knowledge of the planning F. Gambling Policy of a specific hazing incident involving Student-athletes are expected to abide by the a student and fails to report the plan to NCAA rule (Bylaw 10.3) which prohibits the athletics department to prevent the student-athletes from knowingly: hazing; a. Providing information to individuals 5. Has firsthand knowledge that a specific involved in organized gambling activities hazing incident has occurred, and concerning intercollegiate athletics knowingly fails to report it to the competition; Athletics Director or other appropriate official of the institution. b. Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team; Typically, hazing has occurred in connection c. Accepting a bet on any team representing with initiation activities. Even if an initiation the institution; activity is optional, an individual may not feel d. Soliciting or accepting a bet on any empowered to refuse participation. Individu- intercollegiate competition for any item als involved in any form of hazing (including (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible prospects on campus for an official visit) will value; or be held accountable for their actions and will be subject to disciplinary action by the Athlet- e. Participating in any gambling activity ics Department as well as the University. that involves intercollegiate athletics Disciplinary action may include immedi- or professional athletics, through a ate suspension from the team, withdrawal bookmaker, a parlay card or any other or cancellation of financial aid, permanent method employed by organized gambling. dismissal from the team, or dismissal from the Furthermore, a student-athlete who is University. involved in any activity designed to influence If a student-athlete chooses to file a hazing the outcome of an intercollegiate contest or grievance against an individual or group, it participates in a wager involving a University should be reported to the Athletics Director of Minnesota contest, the student-athlete shall or a sport administrator. If requested, every lose all remaining regular and post-season effort will be made to protect the identity eligibility in all sports. of the person reporting the grievance, where permissible under the law. It is possible that a student-athlete may initially voluntarily agree to participate in an initiation activity, and that he or she may later decide within a reasonable period of time that it was an unacceptable hazing activity. A grievance need not be filed for a disciplinary action to occur.

14 CODE OF CONDUCT III . STUDENT HEARING & APPEAL IV . BIG TEN CONFERENCE PROCESS SPORTSLIKE CONDUCT POLICY AND The Athletics Director has final approval re- STATEMENT garding a student-athlete’s dismissal from the Student-athletes are expected to: team. This decision is not appealable. 1. Treat opponents with respect. Student-athletes may appeal department deci- 2. Play hard but within the rules. sions in the following areas: 3. Exercise self-control at all times setting 1. reduction or cancellation of aid during the the example for others to follow. period of the award; 4. Respect officials and accept their decisions 2. non-renewal of financial aid; without gesture or argument. 3. denial of permission to contact for 5. Win without boasting, lose without transfer; excuses and never quit. 4. denial of one-time transfer exception. 6. Always remember that it is a privilege to represent the school and community. A student-athlete may appeal the decisions related to #’s 1-4 above and is entitled to a Acts of unsportslike conduct shall include, review by a hearing panel. The three-member but not be limited to: panel is composed of the following individu- 1. Striking or attempting to strike or als: 1) the respective NCAA Faculty Repre- otherwise physically abusing an official, sentative (will serve as Chair), 2) a member opposing coach, spectator or athlete. of the Faculty Oversight Committee and/or Any person committing such an act Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Ath- shall be subject to a public reprimand letics, and 3) a representative from the Office and suspended for up to 50% of the of the President. The decision of the hearing scheduled contests in the sport as deemed panel is final. appropriate for the first offense, and The procedures for the hearings in items # publicly reprimanded and suspended 1 through 4 above are available through the for such number of additional contests Athletics Compliance Office, but will basi- as deemed appropriate for an additional cally follow this timeline: similar offense. 2. Intentionally, or with careless disregard 1. The athletics department makes the for one’s conduct, inciting participants decision that is going to be appealed. or spectators to violent or abusive action. 2. The athletics department issues a letter of Violators shall be subject to a public such decision to the student-athlete. reprimand and a suspension for up to 3. The letter notifies the student-athlete 20% of the scheduled contests in the that s/he has a right to a hearing on the sport for the first offense, and a public decision and must make such a request reprimand and a suspension for such within two weeks. number of additional contests as deemed 4. Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, appropriate for an additional similar a hearing panel will be appointed and a offense. hearing convened as soon as possible. 5. The hearing panel will issue a written decision within two weeks of the hearing.

15 CODE OF CONDUCT 3. Using obscene gestures or profane or Our goals are to educate coaches, staff and unduly provocative language or action students in their responsibilities under the toward an official, student, coach or rules, to develop operating systems within spectator. Violators shall be subject to a the Athletics Department and the University public reprimand for the first offense, that guide staff and students in their efforts and a public reprimand and a suspension to work within the rules, and to respond to for up to 20% of the scheduled contests each rule violation so that we can correct the for an additional similar offense. situation that led to the problem. We affirm that staff members and student- V . RULES VIOLATION REPORTING athletes of the University of Minnesota POLICY Athletics Department have an obligation to The University of Minnesota is committed to report any violations or potential violations of operating its athletics programs in a manner NCAA or Big Ten Conference rules of which consistent with the letter and the spirit of they are aware. NCAA, Big Ten Conference, WCHA and ACIA Policy (Adopted Dec. 1989) University rules and regulations. Toward that end, our compliance program combines the training and education of coaches, staff and students; the review and modification of athletics department and University operating procedures to ensure compliance with those rules; and prompt institutional response when rule violations do occur.

The Intercollegiate Athletics Student-Athlete Code of Conduct is in addition to, and does not replace, the Student Conduct Code of the University of Minnesota. It is applicable to all student-athletes on the current team squad list for actions that occur while matriculated at the University of Minnesota or that are prosecuted while enrolled as a student-athlete at the University. Updated 8/02/07

16 ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS The media relations and gophersports.com • If you ever become uncomfortable with the units are housed in this support services general direction of an interview, tell the area, under the supervision of the Athletic interviewer that you are not comfortable Communications Director. discussing that topic and immediately discuss the matter with your head coach or the ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Athletic Communications Staff representative. The Athletic Communications Staff serves • Your integrity, as well as that of your team, as liaison between the student-athlete and the athletic program, and the University, national, local, and/or hometown media. relies on the public impression you make. The forms you fill out at the beginning of Your interviews and what you say portray an each season are used to keep track of your image you are trying to present. Always be contact information, background, awards courteous with reporters and always speak in and activities. If your contact information a positive manner about the subject at hand. (address, phone number, etc.) ever changes, • Everything you say in the presence of please contact the Athletic Communications a reporter or on social media sites like Office immediately with the change. Facebook and twitter is “on the record.” It is okay to not answer a question that is MEDIA CONTACT GUIDELINES uncomfortable for you, but never reply All student-athletes, including those at the with the term “No Comment.” The term University of Minnesota, must understand “No Comment” sounds like you are trying their responsibilities, their obligations, and to hide something. Instead, simply say “I their need to reflect credit upon themselves, feel uncomfortable discussing that with their teams, and the University of Minnesota. you” or “I prefer not to discuss that.” Always remember that the primary rule to • Always be on time for interviews. If you follow is that when you have a doubt about are unable to make a scheduled interview, any situation involving the media, consult please call the Athletic Communications with your coach or a representative of the Office at (612) 625 – 4090. Athletic Communications Office. We are here to assist you in your dealings with the MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS public and with the media. In addition, the The Associate Athletics Director oversees the Athletic Communications Staff coordinates all marketing and promotions unit. The marketing interviews between you and the media. and promotions coordinators are responsible for increasing event attendance and implementing The following list of suggested guidelines is promotional activities. The coordinators are provided in an attempt to offer assistance in assisted by interns who are interested in gaining dealing with the media: experience in athletic marketing promotions. • You should never be contacted directly The department arranges public appearances by the media. All requests for interviews, for student-athletes and coaches at events in the either in person or over the phone, must Twin Cities metro area. The department creates go though the Athletic Communications special promotions in conjunction with athletic Office. If you are contacted by a member events and directs season, youth, adult and of the media, refer them to the Athletic corporate ticket sales campaigns. All advertising Communications Office. is coordinated through the office. You, as a • Remember that you always are in control of student-athlete, can assist greatly in spreading the interview. You can dictate the direction the word about the spirited competition and the interview goes by the answers you give. skill in athletics here at the University of Minnesota. 17 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The guidelines are as follows: PROGRAM • In order to receive equipment, a player not The Strength and Conditioning Program is on the original team list must present a recognized by coaches and administrators walk-on tracking form that has been signed as a crucial element in the development of by the coach, equipment manager, the the total student-athlete. The two primary compliance coordinator, trainer, and the focal points in training are performance student’s athletic academic counselor. enhancement and injury prevention. Staff • Student-athletes are responsible for all members design and implement training clothing, shoes, and equipment issued. programs based upon the needs of the sport It is their responsibility to return all as well as the individual. By employing equipment (regardless of condition) to the Olympic and free weight lifts, plyometrics, equipment room on the date established anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, as well by the equipment manager. All competitive as medicine ball work, each student-athlete clothing and equipment must be returned receives a comprehensive program to help to the equipment room immediately with performance at the highest level. following the final competitive event of the season. If equipment is not returned to The Strength and Conditioning unit at the the equipment room, the equipment room University of Minnesota has three facilities will place a hold on the student-athlete’s that handle all the training needs for the records. The student-athlete is required to 25 varsity athletics teams. The strength reimburse the department for any missing and conditioning facilities are located in equipment. Bierman Building, Mariucci Arena, and • Any personal gear left in lockers after Ridder Arena. The state-of-the-art facilities release from the team, voluntarily are used exclusively by the student-athletes, withdrawing from the team, or at the coaches, and department personnel within end of the academic year (whichever the University of Minnesota’s Athletics occurs first) will be kept for 30 days, or as Department. instructed, and then disposed of. • Student-athletes are to wear athletic EQUIPMENT ROOMS equipment for practice and competition University of Minnesota athletic equipment only. It is not intended for daily use. or clothing may only be used while • All athletic equipment, uniforms, and shoes representing the University of Minnesota are to be issued by the equipment room as a member of an intercollegiate team. Use personnel. during any other type of competition may • Use of NCAA permissible clothing and/ result in loss of athletic eligibility, among or equipment during the summer must be other consequences. arranged with the equipment manager.

18 ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Initial Eligibility ELIGIBILITY BASICS 1. To be eligible for practice and To be eligible to compete, a student-athlete competition during your initial term of must: enrollment, you must have completed 1. Be enrolled full time (no less than 12 a core curriculum of at least sixteen credits). academic courses, as well as presented 2. Pass a minimum of 6 credit hours per a minimum high school grade point semester (Fall/Spring) to be eligible for average and SAT or ACT score that the next semester. satisfies the NCAA Initial-Eligibility 3. Maintain a 2.0 Big Ten cumulative GPA. Index as certified by the NCAA 4. Pass: Eligibility Center. • Twenty-four degree credits at the U 2. A first-year student who was a non- of M going into the second year. qualifier out of high school is not eligible • Have forty percent of your degree to compete, practice, and receive a completed by start of third year. scholarship during their first year of • Have sixty percent by start of enrollment. Such a student-athlete is fourth year. also not allowed to participate in any • Have eighty percent by start of fifth sports-related practice or activity (e.g., year. watching game films) or to use or receive 5. Pass eighteen degree credits during uniforms, shoes, equipment or any other the academic year (fall or spring – item which is incidental to membership summer may not be used to meet this on a University of Minnesota athletic requirement). team. A non-qualifier can regain their 6. Declare a major by the first day of classes eligibility to compete for the second of your third year (or fifth semester). year of residency by passing 24 credits, including a minimum of six in the FULL-TIME STATUS REQUIRED FOR spring, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 COMPETITION AND PRACTICE during the first year. 1. The NCAA requires that, as a student- 3. A first year student-athlete who is a non- athlete you must be enrolled as a full- qualifier also loses one year of eligibility. time undergraduate student registered They have the opportunity to earn back for a minimum of twelve credits during that year of eligibility if they have eighty each semester in which you practice percent of their degree completed by the and/or compete. If you drop below beginning of their fifth year in college\ twelve credits during any semester, you The NCAA Eligibility Center will also are immediately ineligible for practice certify all incoming student-athlete’s and competition. Independent study or amateur status. correspondence courses may not always be used to meet the twelve credits, full- time student requirement.

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There is an exception to this twelve 4. Your academic standing in your college credit requirement if you are in your may affect your athletic eligibility. Good final semester and you are carrying academic standing will be determined enough credits to graduate. by your college based on your academic 2. You must go through your Academic performance according to college Counselor to drop and/or add courses, standards for degree progress. Each even if you are not dropping below college has different rules on when you twelve credits. must be admitted to upper division 3. Under Big Ten Conference rules, and the types of grades required, any student-athlete who practices especially in your major, to insure good or competes in a semester and then standing. Being suspended from your withdraws from all classes for that college will automatically disqualify you semester will be ineligible for one year from athletic competition. It is your from the date of re-enrollment in a responsibility to be familiar with good full-time course of studies. If you are a academic standing requirements in your freshmen and do not carry twelve credits college. to completion during fall semester of 5. First year student-athletes who take non- your first year, you may be ineligible for degree credit courses such as PSTL 0731 competition your spring semester. (Intermediate Algebra), may count those credits toward eligibility requirements PROGRESS TOWARD EARNING A only during the first two semesters of BACCALAUREATE DEGREE residency (NCAA 14.4.3.4.4). Student- athletes who take these courses after their 1. You must designate a major by the first freshman year may not use them to meet day of classes in the beginning of your quantitative credit requirements. third year of enrollment in order to be 6. If you repeat a course to get a better eligible for athletic competition. grade, both courses are listed on your 2. Changes in curriculum (e.g., changing transcript, but only the most recent colleges or majors) will affect your grade is used in calculating the GPA. eligibility if courses are no longer The first grade is always “bracketed” applicable. Be sure that you are aware of even if you had a better grade the first the eligibility implications of any change time taking the course. before making it. Check with your 7. Summer school credit from another Academic Counselor. institution may be used to satisfy 3. All credits used for meeting eligibility eligibility requirements only if the course requirements must be applicable toward is applicable to your degree program your baccalaureate degree and certified as and only with prior written approval such by your college. Courses that apply by appropriate academic officials at toward graduation in one college may the University of Minnesota. You may not apply in another college. not use transfer credits to improve your grade point average or to satisfy the twenty-four credit requirement to compete during your second year. See your Academic Counselor for more specifics.

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8. The University of Minnesota will, ELIGIBILITY FOR TRANSFER of course, accept credits from other STUDENTS accredited institutions (junior college 1. Eligibility requirements for transfer transfer, four-year transfer, etc.). The students are very complicated. NCAA grades earned in those courses for which rules govern basic requirements, but Big the institutions accept transfer credits are Ten credit requirements and University not, however, included in the University of Minnesota GPA requirements for the of Minnesota grade point average. In year of residence also apply. Questions other words, the transfer student-athlete’s should be directed to your Academic grade point average is determined by Counselor. grades awarded in courses taken only at 2. In general, four-year college transfers the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities must spend a year in residence here campus or at any coordinate campus of without competing. They may, however, the University of Minnesota. practice during that year. Additionally, they must be registered for at least twelve GPA REQUIREMENTS credits in each of the two semesters Deadlines and GPA Calculations during their residency year. They must 1. You must meet the following eligibility also meet credit and GPA requirements requirements by the first competition for the year of residence if they wish for your sport or the first day of classes, to be eligible the following year. There whichever comes first. Your eligibility are some very specific exceptions to the must be certified to the Big Ten basic rule, which may allow a student to Conference Office by the Registrar at become immediately eligible to compete the University of Minnesota prior to the without sitting out a year. deadline. 3. Courses that are transferable to any 2. For purposes of determining athletic degree-granting college within the eligibility, grade point averages will be University of Minnesota may be used calculated as follows: for eligibility; however, only credits • S-N Courses = N does not count. that are applicable to that student’s • Incomplete = in A-F course, counts particular degree program may be used as F in semester in which it was in meeting NCAA percentage of degree received until completed. requirements. Any loss in credits below • Grades in all of your coursework eligibility requirements must be made will be included in the GPA up the following year, in addition to calculation, including courses that earning sufficient credits to make normal do not apply toward your degree. progress. If you are a transfer student Students are encouraged to take all you should meet with your Academic coursework A-F. No student-athlete Counselor so that you can plan your should drop a course or take an schedule accordingly. incomplete without first discussing 4. The grades you earned in courses taken the eligibility implications with at institutions other than those within your athletic Academic Counselor. the University of Minnesota system are not included in your University of Minnesota – Twin Cities grade point average.

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NCAA AMATEUR STATUS OUTSIDE COMPETITION As a student-athlete you must maintain your RESTRICTIONS amateur status under NCAA rules. Note that NCAA legislation prohibits student-athletes NCAA rules may differ from those of the from participating on any outside team in amateur governing body for your sport. any non-collegiate, amateur competition in The following is a general summary of the their sport during the academic year with only NCAA amateurism rules: limited exceptions. The academic year runs from the first day of class in the fall through 1. In team sports, you may not accept prize the last day of the student-athlete’s final money based upon how well you placed examination period in the spring. The penalty in a competition. for violating this rule is the loss of eligibility 2. The only expenses an athlete can accept for the remainder of the year plus the next related to competition are actual and academic year. necessary travel expenses. Such expenses can only come from the sponsor of the In addition, basketball players are not allowed event. to participate in any organized basketball 3. A student-athlete may not accept competition, except while representing the payment for or permit the use of his University of Minnesota in intercollegiate or her appearance, name, or picture competition. Summer competition for to directly or indirectly advertise, basketball players in NCAA approved leagues recommend, or promote the sale or use must be approved in advance by the Athletics of a commercial product or service of Director or sport administrator. any kind. This rule prohibits athletes Any and all outside competition must be from such activities as modeling clothes, approved by the Compliance Office prior to appearing in commercials, signing the competition. autographs at a place of business, or https://www.macdata.umn.edu/athleticforms/ endorsing a local radio station, regardless unattached_comp.php of whether payment is received. 4. Student-athletes or their parents may There are very specific exceptions to this not: outside competition rule for all sports and • agree (orally or in writing) to be all outside competitions must be approved represented by a sports agent in advance by the Compliance Office and • accept any benefits from an agent Faculty Athletics Representative. See your including but not limited to coach or the Compliance Office for details. transportation, food, beverages, loans, This rule does not apply to intramural or cash. competition at the U of M in a sport other than your own.

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ELIGIBILITY WAIVERS (REDSHIRTING) NCAA & BIG TEN ELIGIBILITY AND Your playing years may be interrupted by FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS what is often called a “redshirt” year. This You must complete the following NCAA and redshirt year extends your eligibility for Big Ten forms prior to your first competition competition by one year based on the premise of the year: that you sat out a year of competition for 1. NCAA Drug Testing Consent form. some reason. The two types of redshirt years 2. NCAA Student-Athlete Statement. are as follows: 3. Big Ten Drug Testing Consent Form. 4. Big Ten Statement of Financial Support. Redshirting 5. Big Ten Statement of Eligibility. In a “redshirt” year the process begins with the student-athlete discussing with the coach STUDENT-ATHLETE TRANSFERS the rationale, purpose and goals for the student-athlete and the program. 1. A student-athlete interested in transferring must first indicate this desire A “redshirt” year is when a student-athlete to the head coach of his/her sport. does not participate in any contests for the 2. The coach or compliance office University of Minnesota during the entire year. will provide information of current They may, however, participate “unattached” department, Big Ten and NCAA transfer and still be eligible for a redshirt year. There are rules, permission to contact requirement, specific exceptions to this rule, please see the and Big Ten rules regarding intra- Athletic Compliance Office for details. conference transfer. NCAA Medical Hardship Waiver 3. The student-athlete must consult with A student-athlete may be granted an head coach and the Athletic Compliance additional year of competition based on Office to request permission to contact incapacity due to medical hardship. other institutions. The decision whether to grant or deny the student-athlete’s A hardship must include: request is made on a case-by-case basis • incapacitating injury or illness during by their head coach and the Athletic one of the four seasons of intercollegiate Director. competition; 4. The decision to deny a student-athlete’s • an injury or illness occurring prior request may be appealed. Student- to the completion of the first half of athletes wishing to appeal should the traditional playing season in that contact the Director of Compliance sport, and results in incapacity for the for information regarding the appeal remainder of the season; and process. • an injury or illness occurring when the student-athlete has not participated in more than three events or 30 percent of the institution’s completed events in that sport. (Whichever is greater) Procedures for obtaining a medical hardship from the Big Ten Conference are initiated by the head athletic trainer in consultation with the head coach, the medical director and the Athletic Compliance office.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE Immunizations ISSUES Minnesota law requires current immunization International student-athletes should be against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, concerned with the following situations: and tetanus for students born after December 31, 1956. Work and Need Based Financial Aid International students should bring an Most I-20s do not permit international International Certificate of Vaccination students to work during their first year showing their current status of immunizations. in the U.S., which is consistent with the If the student’s immunizations are more than requirement that students enter the country 12 months old, a hold will be placed on with one full year of financial support. After their record preventing registration until the the first year, international students may immunizations are taken on-campus. More request permission to work on-campus. information is available at: www.bhs.umn.edu/ Tax Identification Form immunization-requirements.htm You must have a tax I.D. number in order for the University Payroll Office to process your scholarship request if a tax treaty exists between the student’s home country and the United States. Federal tax law governing international students requires that the room and board portion of the international student’s scholarship be subject to a 14% withholding tax if the student’s country does not have a tax treaty with the U.S. W8-BEN form must be completed if a U.S. tax treaty exists with your home country.

24 FINANCIAL AID If you are a tendered student-athlete, you TUITION RECIPROCITY must: If your state residence is North Dakota, • return a signed tender by the first day of South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Manitoba, the term. Canada, you are required to apply for tuition • be academically eligible on the first day reciprocity. Applications can be obtained of the term in which the scholarship is online from your home state. activated. • be enrolled for at least 12 credits per FOR QUESTIONS term based on NCAA rules; however, you must be enrolled in 13 credits based Student-Athletes who have questions and on University of Minnesota policies. concerns about any aspects of financial aid and/or their athletic scholarship should FEDERAL, STATE & OTHER arrange to meet with the financial aid INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID coordinator or the scholarship coordinator: Kristin Basballe Jim Praska For information on qualifying for Federal 230 Bierman 230 Bierman Pell Grants, Minnesota State Grants, and (612) 625 – 5357 (612) 626 – 7117 other federal and institutional financial aid programs, please see the financial aid COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS coordinator. Apply as soon as possible for REGARDING FINANCIAL AID funding using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must apply each Q: What is an athletic grant? year at www.fafsa.gov. The U of MN school A: A financial award that is given to a student- code is 003969. athlete based on athletic ability or sports performance is considered an athletic grant. OUTSIDE & UNIVERSITY Q: Who may receive an athletic grant or SCHOLARSHIPS financial award? You must report the receipt of all scholarships A: A qualifying student-athlete may receive or grants to the financial aid coordinator. an athletic grant upon recommendation of The terms and conditions of the award, as the coach with approval from the athletics well as individual and team limits, must be director or designee. An offer of a financial reviewed to determine if you can receive the award is contingent upon admittance scholarship/grant under NCAA rules. NCAA to the University of Minnesota-Twin rules require that any scholarship funding Cities and the student-athlete’s academic from a source outside the University must be standing. Returning student-athletes must disbursed through the University. Students be academically eligible and making normal should not cash scholarship payments or progress toward a degree to be eligible for an submit them as payment to the University award. Bursar’s Office. See the financial aid coordinator with questions or to submit a scholarship payment.

25 FINANCIAL AID Q: What educational expenses will an ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP POLICY athletic grant cover? 1. The total amount of financial aid A: Presently, the cost of required tuition and (excluding bona fide loans and aid from fees, the weighted average cost of room, up family) for student-athletes receiving to 21 meals per week (but not the University athletic grants or other University unlimited meal plan) and required course designated financial aid or University of related books is the maximum amount Minnesota Scholarships or grants may awarded under an athletic grant. However, a not exceed the value of a full athletic full room scholarship will cover the full cost grant-in-aid. One exception to this of on-campus housing if you live on campus. requirement is that a student-athlete may Partial grants for lesser amounts are also given. receive a Federal Pell Grant above a full Q: What if I receive textbooks as part of athletic scholarship for miscellaneous my scholarship? expenses as permitted under the Pell A: You must “check out” your textbooks at the Grant program. start of the term from the scholarship desk at 2. A student-athlete who fails to meet the University of Minnesota Bookstore. If you academic eligibility and normal progress need the text for another semester, contact requirements relative to the athlete’s Jim Praska in the Athletic Compliance office. sport season by the first competition Q: For what period of time is an athletic or the first day of classes, whichever grant awarded? comes first, cannot receive any athletic A: An athletic grant is issued for as little as grant for the duration of that term. one term and a maximum of four years. The University is under no obligation to renew the student-athlete’s aid for Q: May an athletic grant be renewed? subsequent terms. In any event, aid for A: Yes, it may, if the student-athlete maintains subsequent terms can not be awarded academic eligibility and makes normal unless the athlete has met eligibility progress toward a degree as defined by the requirements. sport season, and continues to participate 3. Student-athletes who are recruited, non- on the intercollegiate team in which the qualifiers from high school (i.e., do not award was issued. However, a head coach, have an overall high school grade point with approval from the athletics director, average and test score that meets the can choose to decrease or not renew an NCAA Initial-Eligibility index, or fail athletic grant on a year-to-year basis. If this to meet core curriculum requirements) occurs, the student-athlete will be given an may not receive institutional aid during opportunity for a hearing. their first year and will be charged with the loss of a year of eligibility. Such student-athletes may earn a fourth year of eligibility by completing 80% of their degree requirements prior to their 5th year of full-time enrollment.

26 FINANCIAL AID 4. If a student-athlete is injured during 7. If a student-athlete’s grant is decreased practice, competition or University- or not renewed, the student-athlete has a sponsored travel to or from competition right to appeal to a non-athletics review under Intercollegiate Athletics auspices, panel. that student’s athletic grant may be 8. The 1986 Tax Reform Act may affect the continued until the student-athlete amount of the gross income that should receives a baccalaureate degree or be reported to the Internal Revenue through the student-athlete’s fourth Service. Please consult an Internal year of enrollment, whichever comes Revenue expert for further advice. first. During the student-athlete’s The 1986 Tax Reform Act requires the enrollment at the University, approved institution to withhold 14 percent of medical expenses will be covered under the board/room portion of a scholarship this policy. The University’s obligation for international students from non-tax to provide medical care and financial treaty countries. Therefore, it is necessary aid under this policy will terminate for tendered international students to immediately if appropriate University apply for a Tax I.D. Number when they medical staff certify that an injured arrive on the University of Minnesota– student-athlete has recovered sufficiently Twin Cities campus or when filing a tax to permit competition and the student- return. athlete voluntarily chooses not to participate in athletics. For specific BOOK SCHOLARSHIP POLICY provisions and limitations of this policy, If you are on a book scholarship, you should see the “University’s Responsibility go to the scholarship desk at the bookstore to to Injured Athletes” in the Athletic check out your books. If you need a packet Medicine section. from Paradigm Copies, you should see Jim 5. An athletic grant may be withdrawn Praska first to receive an authorization before during the period of the athletic tender if going to Paradigm. If you need a packet or the student-athlete: book that is not available at the bookstore or • fails to meet academic eligibility Paradigm and is required for the course, then and requirements as defined; purchase the item and bring the receipt, along • voluntarily quits the team; with your course syllabus, to Jim Praska who fraudulently misrepresents any will request a reimbursement. If a book is information on an application, stolen, you must file a police report and bring letter of intent or tender; or the police report number to Jim Praska in • engages in serious misconduct order to avoid being billed for not returning warranting substantial disciplinary the book. penalty. 6. The decision to renew an athletic scholarship will be determined by the head coach and approved by the athletics director or designee. The renewal of an athletic grant will be made on or before July 1 prior to the academic year in which it is to be effective.

27 FINANCIAL AID SUMMER SCHOOL FINANCIAL FIFTH-YEAR/EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A limited amount of financial aid is available Fifth-year/exhausted eligibility financial for summer school to tendered student- assistance is available to tendered student- athletes. athletes who complete their eligibility in four years. Eligibility Criteria The approval process for receiving aid To be eligible for summer school grant-in-aid, includes the submission of an online fifth-year the student-athlete must have: financial aid application form during spring • received an athletic scholarship during the semester. preceding academic year, Policies governing fifth-year financial • attended the University of Minnesota- assistance are subject to change. Any policy Twin Cities during the preceding spring changes will be part of the application. semester, • been enrolled in and carried to Eligibility Criteria completion at least 12 credits in each To be eligible for a grant-in-aid in the fifth semester of the preceding academic year. year following the completion of eligibility (Note withdrawing from a class does not for collegiate competition, the student-athlete count as carrying it to completion.) must meet NCAA & Big Ten rules as follows: • must have completed four years of athletic In order to receive the room and board portion eligibility. of a summer school grant-in-aid, the student- • must be enrolled as a full-time student athlete must be enrolled in 3 credits for May with 12 or more credits each semester session and/or be enrolled in 6 credits per sum- of the fifth year aid award. NCAA rules mer session. Student-athletes who drop below require that you carry a full-time load, 6 credits during a session may be required to except in your final semester of graduation repay the aid received for room and board. in which you may carry whatever credit Tutorial assistance for summer school requires total necessary to complete your degree the recommendations of the head coach with • must be certified by your college adviser the approval of the Athletic Director. or the Office of the Registrar that the course work listed on your graduation Financial aid approved for summer school plan is needed to graduate. will be rescinded immediately for individuals • must have not agreed (orally or in with eligibility remaining who decide not writing) to be represented by an agent for to participate in their sport program in professional sports negotiations. subsequent academic terms. • must not be under contract to or Summer aid cannot exceed the percentage of currently receiving compensation from a athletic grant you received during the current professional sports organization. academic year. Remember that aid received during the summer may reduce the amount of your fifth year aid.

28 FINANCIAL AID In addition to meeting the above, the • The student-athlete becomes ineligible for University of Minnesota has several other intercollegiate competition; criteria to receive fifth-year aid. The student- • The student-athlete causes a fraudulent athlete must: misrepresentation to appear on any • have maintained a cumulative Big Ten application, letter of intent, or financial G.P.A of at least 2.00 prior to the first day aid agreement; of each semester. • The student-athlete engages in serious • be a team member in good standing misconduct warranting substantial relative to team rules, personal conduct, disciplinary penalty, or voluntarily and general good citizenship. withdraws from the sport for personal reasons. If that person withdraws after Remember that: the first competition, the gradation or Aid received during any summer may reduce cancellation must wait until the beginning the amount of your fifth-year aid award. of the next term. Participation in a program that is more costly Further, any reduction or cancellation during than attending regular classes may be funded the period of the award is permissible only only to the maximum dollar amount you if such action is taken for proper cause by a would have received for attending regular regular disciplinary or financial aid authority classes on campus. of the institution, and the student-athlete has had an opportunity for a hearing. (NCAA VOLUNTARILY LEAVING THE TEAM Bylaw 15.3.4.1.3) Quitting the team is a very serious decision. In the event a situation arises where If a student-athlete quits the team, this could cancellation or non-renewal of a financial result in the loss of any athletic scholarship aid award during the period of the award is for the following semester or the remainder considered or recommended, the following of the semester. The student-athlete has a procedure should be followed: responsibility to discuss the consequences • Athletics Department decides to decrease, with his/her coach before taking action. cancel, or non-renew a student-athletes Tendered student-athletes who voluntarily financial aid under NCAA Bylaws 15.3.4 decide not to continue to participate on the or 15.3.5. sport team that authorized their tender will be • That written recommendation and the asked to relinquish their athletic aid. reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Financial Aid Coordinator. DECREASE/CANCELLATION OF AID • The Financial Aid Office issues letter of DURING PERIOD OF AWARD cancellation or reduction to student-athlete with a copy to Athletics Department, head NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4 does not permit coach, and Compliance Office. reduction or cancellation of aid during the • The student-athlete will be notified in such period of the award for any athletics reason letter that they will have 14 days from the whatsoever. Athletics reasons include the date of the letter to appeal the decision student-athlete’s ability, performance or to a hearing panel. The student-athlete contribution to the team’s success or an injury has the right at the hearing to present that the student-athlete may have sustained. pertinent information and offer testimony Reduction or cancellation during the period of witnesses. The request should be made of the award is allowed, per 15.3.4.1, under to the Compliance Office. the following circumstances:

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The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) the director of athletics, and the athletics plays an important role in your institution’s board or committee; athletics success. While most individuals 8. Facilitator and supporter of the on campus serve in either an academic or development of a student athlete athletics capacity, the FAR is one of the advisory committee (SAAC) to ensure few individuals who serve both roles. As a the involvement of student athletes in member of your institution’s faculty, the FAR, decisions which affect their lives; in addition to maintaining most of his/her 9. Assistant to the CEO and the Director regular faculty or administrative activities, of Athletics in determining institutional contributes a faculty perspective in athletics positions on proposed NCAA and administration by serving in an advisory and conference legislation. oversight capacity. The FAR works with the 10. A source of assistance to student-athletes school’s CEO and the Athletic Director. He or in the following roles: she works to support a campus environment • Obtaining post-graduate where athletics is maintained as a vital scholarships component of the educational program and • Writing letters of recommendation student-athletes constitute an integral part of • Writing letters to professors the student body. regarding the balance needed In order to enhance academic integrity, ensure between academic and athletic institutional control of the athletics program, commitments and promote student-athlete welfare, the FAR • Discussing career choices serves as: • Discussing major selection 1. Principal adviser to the CEO on • Assisting in personal and academic all matters related to intercollegiate problems and/or areas of concern athletics; Please do not hesitate to contact your FAR if 2. Institutional representative to the you have questions, comments or concerns NCAA and an athletics conference (if about any of the information listed above. applicable); and as The University of Minnesota FARs are listed 3. A member of NCAA (or conference) below: committees or as an officer in these organizations; Dr. Linda Brady, Professor 4. Interpreter of NCAA (or conference) Food Science and Nutrition legislation; 1334 Eckles Ave. 5. Monitor of the coordination of St. Paul, MN 55108 compliance efforts and rules education [email protected] among campus entities outside the (612) 624 – 9211 athletics department; 6. Assistant to the Director of Athletics Dr. Perry Leo, Professor and Chief Compliance Officer in Aerospace Engineering monitoring NCAA rules education and and Mechanics compliance programs inside the athletics 110 Union St. SE department; Minneapolis, MN 55455 7. Monitor of the academic preparation [email protected] and performance of the student-athlete (612) 625-0535 on each sports team, and is involved in reporting this information to the CEO, 30 ATHLETICS AWARDS & HONORS Near the completion of each academic GRADUATING SENIOR AWARDS year, athletes who have competed for the Presented by the Faculty Academic Oversight entire season on a University of Minnesota Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics, this Intercollegiate Athletics team may be eligible award recognizes student-athletes who achieve for any one of seven awards. both academic and athletic success during their collegiate careers. BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDAL OF HONOR TOP FIVE AWARDS The Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor is Presented each year at the Scholar-Athlete presented annually to the most outstanding Banquet, this award is presented to the five male male and female student-athletes who have and five female student-athletes with the highest demonstrated a high level of proficiency in cumulative grade point averages. Since these both athletics and academics. It is considered awards are presented during the spring semester, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon the calculations are based on academic work a U of M student-athlete. Head coaches completed at the conclusion of fall semester. nominate student-athletes for the award and then the Faculty Academic Oversight RICHARD “PINKY” MCNAMARA Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics votes STUDENT-ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT to determine the winners using a formula that equally weighs academics and athletics. AWARD This award is presented to a student-athlete VARSITY “M” AWARDS who has served as an inspiration to others due to his/her extraordinary efforts to succeed Presented by the Department of regardless of difficult circumstances. The award, Intercollegiate Athletics, this prestigious award presented at the Scholar-Athlete Banquet is given to reward excellence in a sport as well in years when an outstanding candidate is as in recognition of service and loyalty to the nominated, honors those student-athletes who team and the U of M. Student-athletes must have persevered during a time of tremendous be recommended by their coach and have met adversity and/or overcome a great challenge. the set criteria for their particular sport. First time: Leather sleeve letter jacket Second time: Blanket Third time: Computer bag Fourth time: Watch

SENIOR AWARDS This award is presented by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to all seniors on every team who have completed their eligibility for competition in their sport.

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REGENTS AWARDS The U of M Board of Regents confers this award for outstanding athletic achievement. Certificates of recognition are presented to members of all U of M Big Ten and/or NCAA Championships teams, and U of M student-athletes who win Big Ten and/ or NCAA individual titles, or All-America honors.

BIG TEN OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD This award is presented by the Big Ten to TOM H . SWAIN CAMPUS two student-athletes from each Big Ten institution who have distinguished RECOGNITION AWARD themselves through sportsmanship and The Tom H. Swain Campus Recognition ethical behavior. They must also be in good Award recognizes a highly notable individual academic standing and have demonstrated from the campus community that has devoted good citizenship outside of the sports- an enormous amount of time toward the competition setting. One member of each academic success of our student-athletes. om varsity sports team on every campus is was the first Academic Counselor to work chosen as a Sportsmanship Award honoree. exclusively with student-athletes at the Uni- versity in 1946. OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TEAM AWARD OUTSTANDING STUDENT-ATHLETE The Outstanding Academic Team Award AWARD is presented to men’s and women’s teams This Outstanding Student-Athlete Award representing both large and small team recognizes student-athletes who are accom- categories. Winning teams are determined plished in the four major areas emphasized by by averaging spring team cumulative GPA’s the NCAA Life Skills Program: Leadership, with their fall team cumulative GPA’s Academics, Volunteerism, and Athletics. and awarding to the highest GPA’s for the award. SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS Awards presented each year at the Golden Goldys to all student-athletes in good academic standing. They have either earned at least a 3.0 term GPA to be placed on the Maroon Honor Roll or at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA to be placed on the Gold Honor Roll.

32 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA “M” CLUB ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The “M” Club is the University of Minnesota Founded on January 30, 1904, the University Division I varsity club. All athletes who of Minnesota Alumni Association operated were awarded varsity letters are considered as the General Alumni Association until members of the “M” Club. The “active 1948 when it incorporated and was renamed. member” distinction is for those who have Decades before the association was formed, paid annual or lifetime dues. The “M” Club however, graduates were serving the has been a program within the athletics University’s colleges and schools as members department since August of 2006. Prior to of autonomous alumni societies. As of that, the club was organized as a non-profit November 2007, the Alumni Association had organization run by volunteers who were more than 60,000 members, representing former U of M athletes. The “M” Club nearly 375,000 living alumni of the Twin is responsible for events and promotions Cities campus of the University of Minnesota, that facilitate the connection to former and incorporates 19 collegiate societies, eight athletes. This connection serves to sustain alumni interest groups, and approximately 70 University of Minnesota loyalty, community geographical chapter areas. ambassadorship, and community adherence to the traditions of excellence in academics, The University of Minnesota Alumni athletics, and professional development. Association serves alumni and the University Events and promotions include annual of Minnesota in a unique way. It is both an reunions, championship anniversary independent nonprofit association, governed celebrations, “friend raisers”, golf events, by a volunteer board of directors, and it is various social gatherings, and the marquee of the University of Minnesota’s Department of the “M” Club, the University of Minnesota Alumni Relations (AR). The association and Athletics Hall of Fame. The “M” Club the department are served by a central staff website is www.gophermclub.org and are guided by a common set of goals and objectives. University of Minnesota “M” Club University of Minnesota George Adzick, Director Alumni Association 151 Bierman Field Athletic Building McNamara Alumni Center 516 15th Avenue SE 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55455 Minneapolis, MN 55455-204 Phone: 612-625-0775 Phone: 612-624-2323 or 800-862-5867 Fax: 612-626-7859 Fax: 612-626-8167 Web: www.gophermclub.org Web: www.alumni.umn.edu/

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MISSION STATEMENT The McNamara Academic Center is a student-athlete focused environment dedicated to guiding student-athletes to graduation, building positive relationships, and enhancing their overall experience. We strive to serve the University and our constituents with integrity and professionalism.

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RICHARD F . “PINKY” McNAMARA B A. . ‘56

“When your success passes your wildest dreams, it’s time to give back. If I lived five lifetimes, I could not repay the University what I owe it.”

From humble beginnings in Hastings, Minnesota, Richard F. “Pinky” McNamara attended the University of Minnesota on an athletic scholarship and was a three-year letter winner for the Golden Gopher football team. McNamara graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956 and went on to become a well known entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1997, he received the University’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award. McNamara served as a trustee of the University of Minnesota Foundation and was named to the Board of Regents in 2001. Determined to share the fruits of his successes, Pinky McNamara left an indelible mark at the University with his generosity by making numerous gifts in support of improving student life. In 1998, he donated $10 million to his alma mater, which at the time, was the second largest gift ever received by the University of Minnesota from a living alumnus. “If I lived five lifetimes, I couldn’t repay the University of Minnesota for what it has meant in my life and my career,” McNamara said at the time of his historic gift. “I had academic advisers and teachers who guided me and saved my academic life with their dedication. I hope that what I am doing will encourage other alumni to consider giving back to the University, which has made such a difference not only in our individual lives, but in the collective life of the state.” Among other things, the gift was used to improve the undergraduate student experience in liberal arts and intercollegiate athletics, including the McNamara Academic Center for Student- Athletes, which was formally rededicated in March 27, 2001 and named in honor of “Pinky” McNamara. In addition, $3 million of his gift went to help build the McNamara Alumni Center--a building that was finished in 2000, bears McNamara’s name, and has among its many tenants the Board of Regents. Since its beginning in 1983, the McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes has expanded over the years to become one of the largest academic support programs for student-athletes in the country. The staff in the center has developed a comprehensive academic and student- athlete welfare program to enhance the overall experience of Gopher student-athletes while they work to obtain their degree. This well-known entrepreneur, philanthropist, former University of Minnesota Regent and former Golden Gopher football player passed away, May 23, 2011. His example of giving inspires all who enter our doors.

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Office of Undergraduate Education

Telephone Staff Area of Support Number

Lynn Holleran Support for McNamara (612) 626-5093 Director Academic Center

Jacki Lienesch Football (612) 625-9860 Assistant Director and Director of Football Academic Advising

Kelly Brock Men’s and Women’s Basketball (612) 624-9355 Assistant Director and Director of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Academic Advising

Alissa Allen Baseball, Men’s Track and (612) 625-1374 Academic Counselor Field, Men’s Cross Country, Men’s Gymnastics, Wrestling

Chris Cords Men’s Hockey, Men’s and (612) 625-3805 Academic Counselor Women’s Swimming and Diving, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Shea’na Grigsby Football (612) 625-5170 Academic Counselor

Rachel McKessock Women’s Hockey, Soccer, (612) 625-7803 Academic Counselor Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Cross Country

Chelsie Schafer Men’s and Women’s Golf, (612) 624-1435 Academic Counselor Women’s Gymnastics, Rowing, Softball, Volleyball

Kim Halgren Learning Support (612) 626-8333 Coordinator of Learning Services

Jamie Zamjahn Learning Support (612) 625-3302 Coordinator of Learning Services

Mike Prytz Technical Support (612) 625-3469 Data Analyst

Sue Brantseg Administrative Support (612) 625-6888 Administrative Assistant

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MISSION AND PURPOSE Minnesota. We are committed to cooperation and communication with those vested in the Since its beginning in 1983, our center overall success of the students participating has expanded to become one of the largest in the University’s Intercollegiate Athletics academic support programs for student- program. Fulfillment of our mission and athletes in the country. We have developed a integrity of our work depends upon strong, comprehensive academic and student-athlete supportive relationships with university welfare program to enhance the overall faculty and the athletic department. experience of Gopher student-athletes while they work to obtain their degree. The MAC is committed to helping student- athletes become independent and self-reliant The full-time professional staff in our center learners. consists of a Director, Assistant Directors, Academic Counselors, Coordinators of We want student-athletes to: Learning Services, a Data Analyst and an • develop and maintain a high level of Administrative Assistant. motivation and self-discipline; • set appropriate academic goals; The McNamara Academic Center is a • plan and use time efficiently; student-athlete focused environment • improve learning skills; and dedicated to guiding student-athletes to • earn a baccalaureate degree from the graduation, building positive relationships, University of Minnesota in an area of and enhancing their overall experience. interest. We strive to serve the University and We have developed a comprehensive academic our constituents with integrity and support program and have outstanding professionalism. facilities to provide student-athletes with Within an environment that values integrity many opportunities for personal growth. and respect, the MAC strives to: • conduct the affairs of the MAC in a ACADEMIC INTEGRITY manner consistent with the highest of University of Minnesota students are expected ethical standards; to act with integrity regarding academics. At • provide a congenial support program its most basic, academic integrity on the part that fosters academic success and of the students means earning grades/credit develops leadership within a diverse honestly. group of student-athletes; • emphasize the primacy of student- The most common forms of academic athletes’ academic responsibilities; dishonesty by students are: • encourage participation in university • Cheating on exams – for your own programming to maximize student- protection, avoid even the appearance athletes’ collegiate experience; and of cheating – do NOT sit near friends • celebrate the academic achievements during tests, etc.; of University of Minnesota student- • Cheating on assignments – copying athletes. another’s work, turning in work that you have not done, or turning in the same Intercollegiate Athletics at the University work for more than one assignment/class; of Minnesota is an enterprise with many • Plagiarism – improper or inadequate constituents in the university community, citation of references for papers which the Twin Cities area, and the entire state of misrepresents another’s work as yours – when in doubt, provide a reference! 37 MCNAMARA ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Remember, anyone who is a party to MENTOR TUTORING misrepresentation is guilty of misconduct! Mentor tutoring is provided for student- Office for Student Academic Integrity: athletes who need additional help developing http://www.umn.edu/oscai/ the study skills necessary for success at the university level. Mentor tutors provide DECLARING A MAJOR guided, supervised study on an individualized Colleges and programs have different basis. Mentor tutors are accomplished procedures for students to declare a major, students who have knowledge of learning but all students must declare a major to be styles, strategies, techniques, tools, and accepted into a program before or upon resources important to success in college completing sixty semester credits. Student- classes. Mentor tutors have graduate degrees athletes must declare a major by the start of or are working toward their graduate degree. their third year or fifth semester. Sessions are generally one to two hours long and utilize learning spaces separate from LEARNING PROGRAMS the common learning areas. Each student- athlete has a custom-designed schedule for The MAC provides a comprehensive meetings that takes into consideration level of learning support program that is comprised coursework, needs of the student-athlete, and of the following: subject-area tutoring, practice and class schedules. mentor tutoring, Student Writing Support consultations, and supervised study, all of Mentor tutoring provides guided study which are administered by the Coordinators for student-athletes through a process of of Learning Services. Additional services planning and assistance, with an emphasis on provided by the Learning Center include developing study skills that will provide the learning assessment, disability testing and student-athlete with the ability to succeed on coordination of services through on-campus their own. The Mentor Tutor program serves resources. 110-125 student-athletes per term.

SUBJECT-AREA TUTORING STUDENT WRITING SUPPORT Subject-area tutoring is provided on a drop-in Student Writing Support (SWS) has a satellite basis in the evenings Sunday–Thursday for office operating in the Learning Center. the most common subjects (math, sciences, Consultants from the Center for Writing’s and social sciences). A complete schedule for SWS program are available to work with drop-in tutoring is available on the MAC students at all stages of the writing process website, posted on the front monitor in the and with any piece of writing for any class. Bierman lobby, and available at the front SWS Consultants are in the Learning Center desk. Subject-area tutoring is also available Sunday through Wednesday; hours vary on an individual basis by appointment at by term to best serve the needs of student- the request of the student-athlete. Student- athletes. All SWS consultations at the MAC athletes are encouraged to sign up for a tutor occur on a drop-in basis; no appointments are for any classes with which they are having necessary. trouble as early as possible. Tutor requests are made through the MAC website and are filled as quickly as possible.

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SUPERVISED STUDY LEARNING CENTER/RESOURCES Supervised Study is provided throughout five POLICIES distinct learning environments: small group The following policies apply to all study, quiet study, computer lab, open study student-athletes attending the University area, and classroom. Login is required to use of Minnesota. If you have any questions any of these areas, and hours are tracked by regarding these policies, please be sure to week. The hours of operation during the fall contact a Coordinator of Learning Services or and spring academic terms are Sundays 4 – 10 the Director of the MAC. pm, Mondays – Thursdays 8 am – 10 pm, and Fridays 8 am – 5 pm. Hours are extended Learning Area Rules during finals week. • Cell phones are not allowed in any of the learning areas. All cell phones must LEARNING ASSESSMENT be turned off and put away while in the learning areas. Learning assessment is provided through • The use of any computer, including the MAC using graduate students from the personal laptops, in a learning area Department of Educational Psychology under must be for academic purposes. Social the supervision of a certified professional. networking sites and websites containing Screening usually occurs in the first year and inappropriate content are banned in the generates a report that outlines a student- learning areas. athlete’s learning strengths and challenges, as • Disruptive behavior is not tolerated. well as try to help identify potential learning Student-athletes who disrupt the learning disabilities so that additional testing may be environment will be asked to leave, and administered if necessary. their academic counselor will be notified Coordinators of Learning Services of the policy violation. Coordinators of Learning Services administer Subject-area Tutoring Policies the above-referenced programs and also Tutoring is not designed to take the place of meet with student-athletes to help with class attendance. Student-athletes must be goal setting and mapping out a successful sure to attend all classes, take notes, and pay term. Coordinators of Learning Services are close attention to assignment requirements available by appointment or on a walk-in that are announced in class. basis. Student-Athletes with learning disabilities Drop-in tutoring is provided in many should contact Disability Services to see if common sessions Sunday through Thursday they qualify for instructional assistance or evenings. Attendance does not require classroom accommodations. Counselors setting an appointment, but attendance and Coordinators of Learning Services are is documented. In general, these sessions available to assist in this process at the request are not intended for intensive one-on-one of the student-athlete. attention; rather, they are intended to offer assistance with brief questions and assist with understanding the occasional concept. For more intensive assistance, or to receive assistance in a subject that is not covered on a drop-in basis, please request a subject-area tutor on an individual basis.

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Individual subject-area tutors must be arranged Computer Access using the online tutor request form located on Two computer labs in the MAC are available the MAC website. After the request has been for preparing academic assignments. A limited made, student-athletes receive a reply e-mail number of laptop computers, are available for within two working days. Note: All meetings team travel. must take place at the Learning Center during U of M public computer lab locations and hours of operation. It is not permissible for a hours are available at (http://www.publabs. student-athlete and subject-area tutor to meet umn.edu ) outside of the MAC under any circumstances. MAC Computer Lab Policy If a student-athlete cannot make it to an appointment on time for any reason, he or The MAC provides computers to help she must contact the Coordinator of Learning student-athletes complete their coursework. Services and his or her academic counselor as Access is a privilege based on appropriate use soon as possible. The MAC attendance policy of these resources. Any attempt to alter the applies to all scheduled tutor sessions. configuration of these computers or bypass MAC security systems, especially to engage in Student-athletes may not hire a tutor on inappropriate uses noted below, will result in their own. All subject-area tutoring must be loss of privileges. arranged by the appropriate MAC staff or through the appropriate campus department. A complete copy of the MAC Computing Ethics Policy can also be found on the website We do not have tutors on call for all subjects This policy prohibits: at all times, so student-athletes are encouraged • Irresponsible uses that cause network to be proactive in requesting a tutor, especially congestion. if the subject is uncommon. • Interference with the work of other network users, disrupting network Tutor and Mentor Tutor Attendance Policy services, spreading viruses, or interfering Student-athletes are expected to attend with normal operation of systems on the all prescheduled tutor and mentor tutor network. sessions on time and prepared to work. If a • Commercial use, such as marketing, student-athlete cannot attend a session on advertising, or business transactions time, it is his or her responsibility to contact between commercial organizations. the Coordinator of Learning Services and • Viewing or distributing pornography or his or her academic counselor ahead of participating in sexually explicit online time. A student-athlete’s tutoring privileges chat. will be terminated after three no-shows • Engaging in commercial activity, i.e., and reinstatement of services will be at the marketing, advertising, or private for discretion of the Director of the MAC. profit activity. No-shows are recorded as such when a • Gambling in any form. student-athlete does not show without • Use of computers in the learning areas notifying the tutor and academic counselor at for accessing social networking sites or least one hour prior to the meeting or if the use of computers for other non-academic student-athlete is more than 20 minutes late purposes. without prior notification.

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Computer Use and the Law • Day and evening access to personal MAC computer users have the constitutional computers with numerous software right to freedom of speech in electronic applications communications. However, all users • Priority registration upon successfully bear responsibility for the content and meeting with college adviser consequences of their own communications. • Clarifying/monitoring of academic Federal, state, and local laws apply to all eligibility issues electronic interactions and publicly-presented • Academic monitoring via course progress online information, whether locally to the reports twice per semester University of Minnesota or disseminated to • Career planning and development one or more distant users via the internet. programs and services Among the most important of these are laws prohibiting: FILE NOTES ADVISORY FOR • Harassment, verbal assault, threats, STUDENTS slander, libel, and sexual harassment. The University of Minnesota is committed • Grammar forging and delivery of to your success as a student, and wants to anonymous messages with intent to harass support your timely progress toward gradua- or defraud. tion and your career. You will be assigned an • Gaining unauthorized access to systems. academic adviser to help map your journey • Software piracy, copyright and trade mark through your degree requirements and un- violations, and any unauthorized use of dergraduate experience, and career counselors programs, databases, and privately owned will be available to help you plan for your files. career after college. Advisers and career coun- • Distribution or presentation of materials selors generally keep file notes that summarize deemed by community standards to be communication between the two of you, obscene. including meetings, email and phone calls. Unlawful use of university computers may result in loss of user privileges, administrative File notes: action, supervisory review, and/or referral to • ●Help your adviser and career counselor the Office for Student Conduct and Academic provide you better service and are part of a Integrity. web of continuous campus support. • ●Move with you to your new adviser or SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENT- major if you change advisers or majors. ATHLETES • ●Are private. • ●Are not part of your transcript. • Academic Counselor in addition to • ●Are governed by the federal Family Edu- college adviser cational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) • Small group tutoring sessions and as such cannot be shared with anyone • Graduation planning coordinated with outside the University who does not have student and college adviser your written permission (such as your • Identification of campus resources for parents or guardians), and cannot be students with special needs shared inside the university with anyone • Access to learning areas who does not have a job-related reason to view them (such as your academic adviser or career counselor).

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You have a right to see the information in choices will seem overwhelming — especially your file notes. If you wish to view this infor- when faced with selecting courses and majors mation you can contact Academic Support to fit your individual needs and aspirations. Resources Office for assistance. Your adviser The graduation planner was developed as a can also help you with this process. tool to help student-athletes do thoughtful planning and course selection on a somewhat PRIVACY & RELEASE OF long-range basis, as well as consider the INFORMATION requirements for different majors. First-year The staff respects the privacy of student- and new transfer students will work with athletes. Treatment of confidential their Academic Counselor during their first information is guided by Board of Regents semester to set up a plan for the current year. guidelines, state and federal law, and Continuing students complete a plan each professional ethics. Information about you spring prior to priority registration for fall will not be released without your written classes. consent unless the data falls in one of the Students who do not submit a graduation following categories: plan signed by their college adviser to their • Information pertinent to academic Academic Counselor will not receive the integrity (e.g., plagiarism, copying, etc.). privilege of priority registration. • Information related to Conference and/or The graduation plan is an investment in NCAA rules. your educational future. It gives you a • Information needed to protect health and chance to explore the many possibilities at safety. a university of this size. It also allows you to • Information subpoenaed in a legal work closely with both your college adviser proceeding. and your Academic Counselor, thus reducing • Information that is required by law to be the probability of becoming academically reported, e.g. abuse or neglect of minors ineligible and helping to ensure that you or vulnerable adults. graduate in the most efficient and personally rewarding fashion. GRADUATION PLANNER In addition to your athletic goals, the SUSPENSION/PROBATION POLICY University of Minnesota offers a rich Undergraduates are placed on academic environment for the achievement of your probation if either their term GPA or their academic goals. On the Twin Cities campus, cumulative GPA is below 2.00. They remain students can earn undergraduate and graduate on probation until both GPAs are 2.00 degrees in 161 fields of study. You will choose or above. They are suspended if, while on courses from an average of 6,000 different probation, their cumulative GPA is or goes sections offered each semester. below 2.00 for two consecutive semesters. Throughout your years here you will Suspension from your college automatically encounter coursework and departments you disqualifies you from athletic competition, never knew existed, and perhaps make major since suspended students cannot register for career decisions based on opportunities here. University courses for one full academic year. You are encouraged to dream, to challenge yourself academically, and to prove that you can attain the goals you set. At times the

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CLASS ATTENDANCE within the first week of each term that you will be traveling. You must attend the first day of all your classes each semester. Instructors have the During the first week of class, you are right to drop you from the class if you miss responsible to find out the policy on make-up the first day. work in each of your classes. If you know you will miss class because of competition, Each student is personally responsible for discuss it with your instructors during the attending class, as well as understanding first week so that you know where you stand each instructor’s policy for missed classes and ahead of time. Do not wait until you have making up work missed due to absence for already missed a test or assignment to find team travel or illness. out your instructor’s policy on make-up work. Academic success requires the self-discipline Since you will miss some class time because of of regular class attendance. In the event competition and travel, other absences from of illness or other unavoidable reasons for class should be avoided. missing class, contact the instructor in advance to discuss arrangements for making DISTANCE EDUCATION GUIDELINES up material you will have missed. If you do miss a class, borrow class notes from another Distance education courses are designed for student and review them with that student or mature students interested in self-directed the instructor. and self-paced study. An ability to express oneself well in writing is critical to success in ABSENCE FROM CLASS FOR these courses. There are no established study schedules, but most students require at least COMPETITION & TRAVEL three months to complete a course. University policy governs absence from class for competition or travel. The Faculty Distance education courses may be used as part Academic Oversight Committee on of the graduation planning process by which Intercollegiate Athletics has adopted a policy the student-athlete earns extra credits toward a that limits absences to no more than nine degree. Enrollment in any distance education days per semester for the number of class days course should take place only after approval an athlete can miss due to the scheduling of by your Academic Counselor and the Director athletic events. of the MAC. Students should usually allow a minimum of fifteen weeks for completion of a The University’s Faculty Athletics distance education course. Representatives have prepared a letter addressed to faculty explaining University General Guidelines: policy on missed class time due to team travel • A minimum of six weeks from the date and listing the names of the “traveling squad” of the submission of the first assignment and dates of competition. Obtain copies of is required before an official grade will be this letter from your Academic Counselor and posted to a transcript. discuss your absences with your instructors • No more than three lessons can be submitted during any five-day work week. • An examination (e.g., midterm, final) or a paper counts as a lesson in the three lessons per week limit.

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• You have four weeks from the date of DROPPING AND ADDING registration to cancel the course without INDIVIDUAL COURSES the course appearing on your transcript. You must see your Academic Counselor to If you cancel after six weeks and before six cancel any course. Student-athletes must obtain months, a grade of “W” will be placed on permission (an electronic override) from their your transcript. Academic Counselor to withdraw from a course • To cancel more than 4 months after you after the first day of a semester. All schedule registered, you must petition for approval changes must be done with the Counselor’s from the Continuing Education and guidance. Extension Scholastic Committee. • You have nine months to complete most courses. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE • If a course cannot be completed in nine UNIVERSITY months, you must negotiate with your Scholastic Committee approval is required instructor to receive an Incomplete. The after the eighth week of the semester if you Incomplete will count as an “F” in your Big are withdrawing from all of your courses. A Ten GPA, until such time that the course is complete withdrawal after the third week of completed and a final grade is assigned. classes will result in all “W’s” appearing on • It is generally recommended that first-year your transcript for that semester. student-athletes not enroll in IDL courses. Dropping all your classes in any semester in Guidelines That Relate To Athletics which you practiced or competed makes you • All work for the course (lessons/tests) immediately ineligible for competition, which must be completed and submitted continues through one calendar year from the according to the above guidelines prior time you register in a full-time course of study to the first day of the term if the distance for another semester. Big Ten eligibility rules education course is to be used for prohibit you from canceling all your courses eligibility certification for that semester. for any semester in which you practice or • You are encouraged to schedule the compete. completion of your course well in advance of the deadline for eligibility. Experience GRADE POINT AVERAGES shows that unforeseen obstacles often You must choose between two grading interrupt well-planned schedules; leave systems (A-F or S-N) for many classes. You yourself time for such problems to may change your grading system through be resolved before they impact your the end of the second week of classes for the eligibility. It is strongly recommended that current semester; note, however, that some you complete all coursework and exams in courses are offered only on one grading the beginning of finals week if you wish to system. include the grade for a given semester. • Your eligibility cannot be regained until If you are considering taking a class S-N the grade for the course is officially (pass/no-pass), talk with your Academic submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Be Counselor. Also consult your college adviser advised that faculty do not necessarily before taking any courses on the S-N basis grade coursework immediately upon that may apply toward your major. Most its receipt. Your deadline/crisis is not majors require their coursework be done on their deadline/crisis — plan ahead to the A-F system. accommodate delays. 44 MCNAMARA ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

A student who registers on the A-F system To calculate your University and Big Ten will receive a grade on a scale of A, B, C, D, GPAs, use the following values for each grade or F (with plusses and minuses). Under the earned with the A-F grading system: S-N system, students who would receive a A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 grade of C- or better in the course receive B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 an S. B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 A grade of incomplete or “I” may be given C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 as a temporary grade at the discretion of D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 the instructor when that instructor has F = 0.00 I = 0.00 a reasonable expectation that you can For each course, multiply your final grade successfully complete the unfinished work by the number of credits. Divide the total in that course before the end of the next number of grade points by the total number semester. Student-athletes should avoid taking of credits. The result is your GPA. incompletes whenever possible, since an “I” Remember that grades of S, W, and N (when taken on the A/F system will count as an “F” taken on the S-N system) do not count in in your eligibility (Big Ten) GPA. If you think your GPA, and incompletes in any course you may need to arrange for an incomplete, count as an “F” in the Big Ten GPA. you should first consult your Academic Counselor. Grades of D in a course required GRADE CHANGE POLICY for your major will not count as credit toward eligibility. Big Ten Conference Rule 14.4.3.4.B.2.a states: The Big Ten requires that the University A change in a student’s grade or records by count any incompletes which have not been administrative action, or by special procedures made up as “F’s” when determining a student- not available generally to all students for athlete’s grade point average for eligibility elimination of scholastic deficiencies, shall not purposes. make the student eligible, except where made to correct a provable error. GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION POLICY ON GRADE CHANGES FOR Student-athletes at Minnesota have two grade STUDENT- ATHLETES point averages (GPAs): Student-athletes may not maintain or regain 1. Your university GPA is calculated by the athletic eligibility through the use of unearned University and includes only grades of A, grade changes. Student-athletes should B, C, D, and F (with +’s and -’s). have available to them the opportunities 2. Your Big Ten GPA is calculated by the available to non student-athletes for raising Registrar’s Office to determine eligibility or correcting assigned grades, but are not according to Big Ten Conference entitled to special privileges based on their standards. The Big Ten GPA uses grades status as athletes. of A, B, C, D, F (with +’s and -’s) and “I” which are counted as F’s until A further interpretation of this rule states: completed. A student who is not eligible for competition prior to the opening day of classes can gain eligibility no later than the first day of classes. However, the student cannot compete until he or she actually gains eligibility. 45 MCNAMARA ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

GRADE CORRECTIONS Dropping below 12 credits during any semester in an academic year also makes Grading errors may occur when the student’s you ineligible to receive financial aid for work was not properly graded or recorded. the summer school sessions immediately Further, when a student originally assigned following that year. an incomplete in a course completes the work as agreed, the “I” may be changed to a letter All first-year student-athletes are required grade. to complete a minimum of 12 credits at the University of Minnesota in the Fall in order GRADE CHANGES THAT OCCUR to be eligible for spring (Big 10 Rule 14.3). ON OR AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF A All first-year students must complete their first 24 credits on campus at the University of SEMESTER Minnesota. In order for a grade change submitted on or after the first day of a semester to be utilized PRIORITY REGISTRATION in determining a student-athlete’s eligibility for athletic competition for that semester, a The University extends the privilege of Verification Grade Coursework Completion priority registration to student-athletes. The form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Athletics Department expects all student- Office with a Supplemental Grade Report athletes to participate in priority registration. Form changing the grade in that course. The Student-athletes are given permission by their Registrar and Faculty Athletics Representative Academic Counselor on the third day of the will certify that Big Ten Conference rules registration queue for the upcoming semester. as well as University of Minnesota policy in Since this occurs during the graduate student regard to grade changes have been met prior and senior queue, class selection is excellent. to allowing the new grade to be used for Student-athletes should be able to select purposes of determining the student-athlete’s courses that will apply toward their degree eligibility. and conflict minimally with practice and travel times. REGISTRATION In order to receive permission for priority An accurate and appropriate registration is registration, you must: your personal responsibility. • Students (including all first-year students) must schedule an appointment with To remain eligible for athletic competition their college adviser in order to obtain and for your grant-in-aid, you must register approval of their course selection. You for a full-time course of study, e.g. at least should schedule your appointment 12 credits during each semester in which with your adviser at least four weeks in you practice, compete, or receive an athletic advance since appointment times fill quite scholarship. rapidly during registration periods. When Dropping below 12 credits during any scheduling an appointment, identify semester makes you immediately ineligible to yourself as a student-athlete. practice or compete. • Develop a year-long graduation plan with your college adviser, and submit a copy to your MAC Academic Counselor.

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• Be currently enrolled in at least 13 credits, REGISTRATION CHANGES unless prior approval was granted by • Any schedule changes after the first day of the college adviser and MAC Academic classes for the term must be approved by Counselor for enrollment in fewer than your athletic Academic Counselor. 13 credits. • Students are allowed to change • Identify and clear any holds on your registration for the current semester record that would prevent you from through the second week of classes. Since registering. you will already have missed a significant If you are not prepared for registration during amount of course material, additions priority registration, you will be required to after the first week of the semester wait until you have met with your college require instructor approval and/or college adviser. scholastic committee approval. • Not attending a class (without officially ONLINE REGISTRATION canceling) will result in a grade of “F” or Students at the University of Minnesota “N” on your transcript. Since the refund register online. Detailed directions for amount for a cancelled course is based registration are posted online. Web upon the actual date of cancellation, it registration is accessed at http://www.umn. is important that you officially cancel a edu/. The system will walk you through course by self-registration as soon as you registration. You must bring your insurance decide to drop it. policy name, group, and policy number • When making changes in your with you when you register. Upon entering registration on the self-registration system, the registration system a screen will appear you can receive a new printout of your asking if you wish to purchase hospitalization courses. insurance. In this screen you must indicate • Students may cancel a course or courses “no” if you do not want to pay the (without adding others) through the end hospitalization fee (and then supply the name, of the eighth week of the current semester. and ID number of the policy that covers Cancellations after week eight require you) and “no” if you do not want to pay the approval of the scholastic committee. optional MPIRG and SLC fees. These fees Courses cancelled prior to the start of the are discussed in the class schedule. Note that third week of classes will not show up on neither fee can be paid by an athletic grant. your transcript; courses cancelled from the third week through the end of the eighth week will result in a “W”. The “W” does FEE STATEMENTS & HOW TO PAY not count in your GPA. YOUR TUITION • The University of Minnesota allows Athletic grant-in-aid scholarships are credited students a one-time only late cancellation to your account after registration but before after the eighth week of the semester. See the due date for your fees. You may notice your college office for the procedures. that your enrollment statement lists your total balance due at the time of registration, even if you are on tuition and grant-in-aid may be directed to the Compliance Office.

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LATE REGISTRATION & FEES All registration and fee information can be found at http://www.onestop.umn.edu/.

TUITION REFUNDS Student-athletes must consult One Stop online to determine their refund. The schedule dates change each semester. Student-athletes must speak with the Athletic Financial Aid Office to determine how this affects their athletic grants/scholarships. Student-athletes who wish to enroll for fewer than three credits in May term or six credits in summer school must receive approval before dropping below this limit, or the student will be responsible for repaying any tuition/room and board cost differences.

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MISSION THE PROGRAM’S FOUNDATION The University of Minnesota’s Student-Athlete The mission of the NCAA is to maintain in- Affairs program encourages and supports tercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the service, leadership, personal and professional campus educational program and the student- development for the overall well-being of the athlete as an integral part of the student body. intercollegiate student-athlete. We strive to With this in mind, the Student-Athlete Affairs build success through creative problem solving, Program was created to support the student personalized education sessions, trainings and development initiatives of member institutions meaningful partnerships with campus and and to enhance the quality of the student-ath- community stakeholders. lete experience within the university setting. In the process of achieving this mission, the VISION Student-Athlete Affairs Program will: To serve as the premier provider of services • Support efforts of every student-athlete and resources in the enhancement of toward intellectual development and the student-athlete experience through graduation; empowerment and leadership development. • Use athletics as preparation for success in life; • Meet the changing needs of the student- BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM athlete; The challenges that student-athletes face, both • Promote respect for diversity among all on and off the playing field, are unparalleled. students and staff; The University of Minnesota Student-Athlete • Enhance student-athletes’ interpersonal Affairs Program is based on the premise that relationships; the same qualities and skills necessary for a • Assist student-athletes in building positive student-athlete to attain a level of greatness in self-esteem; athletics can be applied to “real world” situ- • Support student-athletes to make ations. This program is designed to help the meaningful contributions to their student-athlete not only bridge the gap from communities; college life to professional life, but also make • Promote academic, athletic, personal and meaningful contributions to their communi- social responsibilities of student-athletes; and ties. The Student-Athlete Affairs Program is • Encourage the development of leadership. intended to benefit you, the student-athlete. It is our hope and commitment to you to do our FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE COURSE very best in helping you receive the maximum This First-Year Experience course is manda- possible benefit from the first year experi- tory for all first-year student-athletes. This ence course, and all programs and resources seminar course is a first-year experience class available. Your growth and development is with a discussion section that will address top- the reason for this program’s existence. In ics that will directly affect student-athletes at addition, it is clear that the coaches, adminis- the University of Minnesota. Student-athletes tration, and the entire institution benefit from will be able to interact with their peers in a your flourishing and prospering as you grow, fun learning environment. This class focuses mature, and make your way to graduation on first-year transition issues such as time and a successful career. management, sexual responsibility, financial management, alcohol, and many others.

49 STUDENT-ATHLETE AFFAIRS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The following services are available: PROGRAMS (PDP) • Job and Internship Fair – partnering The mission of personal development with the Career Centers in each college programs is to provide a supportive atmo- • Internship/summer jobs search sphere that encourages self-exploration assistance and growth. Coaches and student-athletes • Resume writing have the opportunity to select special • Cover letter writing seminars and workshops. Professionals with • Mock interviews expertise in various areas facilitate seminars • Career networking and workshops. Student-athletes have the • Etiquette and Young Professionals opportunity to discuss issues relative to Dinner personal and professional development. • Connection with former letter-winners Each academic year, all teams are required and professionals for informational to participate in two events within this interviews personal development program. Career development should be a thoughtful, four-year process of considering what you want out of your education and life. CAREER SERVICES From the beginning of your University experience, career planning and life planning LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS will be important to you. The Student- The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Athlete Affairs Program provides an array (SAAC) is the governing group of student- of services and resources to assist you athletes who meet monthly to discuss in preparing for the world of work after issues that are pertinent to them during graduation. The following is a year-by-year their athletic experience. They also act as a approach that will assist you in your “career liaison to the athletic administration, their game plan”: teammates and coaches as well as the Big • Freshman year: first-year experience Ten/ NCAA conferences. This group offers course, exploration and self-awareness; input on rules, regulations, and policies initial resume writing; locate Career that directly affect the lives of student- Centers on campus. athletes. Our committee consists of six • Sophomore year: identification of members of the Executive Committee and academic and career alternatives; focus at least two representatives from each team, on summer jobs/ internships. generally an upper and underclass student- • Junior year: gain insight into academic athlete. If you are interested in being a part and career demands; internships and of this group please talk to your coach or co-op experiences, as well as update your current SAAC representative. resume for job and internship search. • Senior year: implementation of career goals; update cover letter and resume. The Student-Athlete Affairs Program encourages student-athletes to develop, pursue careers and life goals.

50 STUDENT-ATHLETE AFFAIRS COMMUNITY SERVICE leadership skills through service, while providing a positive influence in the com- As a student-athlete you are an important munity. Service opportunities are available member of both the campus and larger through a number of programs includ- Twin Cities community. Involvement in ing: “You Read, You Win” the elementary community service is an excellent way school’s reading programs, the “Tobacco to give something back while developing Free is the Way to Be!” anti-tobacco cam- social, civic, and other “life skills” essential paign, “Eat Smart, Play Hard” healthy for your own future success. Please make eating campaign, “Exercise Your Heart sure to watch for the Sunday e-mail from and Mind” outreach effort to promote Anissa Lightner with opportunities to math and science to young girls, HopeKids volunteer. M.A.G.I.C. (MAROON AND (children with cancer or other life threaten- GOLD IMPACTING THE COMMUNI- ing illnesses) events, tutoring elementary TY) is the name of our outreach program. school children, speaking programs, team The mission of the Minnesota M.A.G.I.C. autograph/photo sessions, visiting children program is to provide student-athletes with at hospitals, helping at charity events and quality volunteer opportunities so that they many other opportunities. Gopher teams may give back to the Twin Cities commu- are encouraged to identify independent nity. Minnesota M.A.G.I.C. volunteers will projects for annual or ongoing commit- represent their teams, the athletic departments of community service. ments, and the University of Minnesota. As a participant, student-athletes will gain