University of Mary Student-Athlete Handbook

The content provided in this handbook is in addition to the University of Mary Student Handbook and constitutions or bylaws defined by the NSIC and NCAA. It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to know and adhere to the additional rules not provided in this document.

UPDATED 09/2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS University of Mary Statement of Mission & Identity 1 Marauders Statements of Vision & Mission 2 NCAA Core Purpose & Values 3 NSIC Mission & Purpose 4 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 5 Academics & Athletic Eligibility 6 Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid 7 Drugs & Controlled Substances Policy 9 Hazing Policy 11 NSIC Transfer Policy 12 NSIC Transgender Guidelines 13 Outside/Unattached Competition 14 Playing & Practice Seasons 16 Sports Wagering/Gambling 20 Sportsmanship 21 Appendix 22 2019-20 NCAA Banned Drugs Concussion Safety Protocol Countable Athletically Related Activities Tip Sheet Outside/Unattached Competition Request Form Social Media Policy Student-Athlete Academic Eligibility Requirements Title IX Policy – University of Mary Title IX Policy – Marauders Athletic Department

UNIVERSITY OF MARY STATEMENT OF MISSION & IDENTITY

Founded to prepare leaders in the service of truth, the University of Mary is distinctive in our education and formation of servant leaders with moral courage, global understanding, and commitment to the common good. As America's Leadership University, we are deeply devoted to our mission:

The University of Mary exists to serve the religious, academic and cultural needs of the people in this region and beyond. It takes its tone from the commitment of the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. These Sisters founded the University in 1959 and continue to sponsor it today. It is Christian, it is Catholic, and it is Benedictine.

We cherish our Christian, Catholic, Benedictine identity; we welcome and serve persons of all faiths.

WE ARE FAITHFULLY CHRISTIAN. As a Christian university, we strive to accomplish our mission in faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We regard each human person as created in the image and likeness of God, gifted with life and dignity. We seek to be agents of cultural renewal in our time and place, courageous advocates for justice and peace. Our Christian commitment is born from and sustained by the encounter of the Risen Lord, who came not to be served but to serve. As He humbly washed the feet of His disciples on the night before He died, so we seek to serve one another. We are faithfully Christian.

WE ARE JOYFULLY CATHOLIC. As a Catholic university, we joyfully draw our life from the heart of the Church, identifying with the ancient tradition, which gave rise to the first universities in medieval Europe. This Catholic intellectual tradition proposes an integrated spiritual and philosophical approach to the most enduring questions of human life. Thus, we seek to advance the vital dialogue between Faith and Reason, while acknowledging the proper autonomy of the arts, sciences, and professions. A university is a place for the free exchange of ideas, and so we warmly welcome students and faculty of many faiths and convictions. At the same time, our common discourse ever takes place in a spirit of authentic respect for Catholic teaching and practice. We acknowledge the Catholic faith as a path to moral integrity and personal holiness. We are joyfully Catholic.

WE ARE GRATEFULLY BENEDICTINE. As a Benedictine university, we remember with gratitude the Benedictine Sisters who came to Dakota Territory in 1878, bringing ministries of teaching and healing. This community of Sisters would become our founders and sponsors and, through them, we share in the 1500-year-old heritage of the Benedictines. Inspired by lives of prayer, community, and service, Saint Benedict and his spiritual followers through the ages have been a stable source of tremendous good in the world: renewing the Church, preserving learning, cultivating wisdom, modeling humane virtues of balance and generosity. The life of our Sisters shapes our life. We are gratefully Benedictine.

MARAUDERS STATEMENTS OF VISION & MISSION

“To be the preeminent intercollegiate athletic department for developing the greatness within each human person through the practice of virtue and the formation of authentic friendships.” - Marauders Vision Statement

“Create a department-wide culture committed to individual greatness through Virtuous Leadership.” - Marauders Mission Statement

Philosophy Virtues themselves are at the core of the athletic experience, and there are many that could be useful for scholar-athletes. In keeping with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the University of Mary has chosen to focus on six virtues: the four “Cardinal Virtues” of prudence, justice, courage, and temperance; paired with two virtues worthy of particular note as they pertain to sport: magnanimity and humility.

Additionally, we recognize that the signs of these virtues—and thus the signs of greatness that will demonstrate our progress—will be solidarity and harmony. These reveal an integrated individual and communal living.

Our Strategic Plan ultimately focuses on five essential elements of the scholar-athlete experience at Mary. The following five essential areas taken together will serve as the blueprint for athletics at the University of Mary: 1. Virtuous Leadership and Whole-Person Development 2. Virtue-Based Approach to Academic Excellence 3. Virtue-Based Approach to Athletic Excellence 4. Virtue-Based Approach to Scholar-Athlete Safety, Health and Well-Being 5. Virtue-Based Approach to Community Integration and Connectedness

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)

Core Purpose Our purpose is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount.

Core Values The Association – through its member institutions, conferences and national office staff – shares a belief in and commitment to: • The collegiate model of athletics in which students participate as an avocation, balancing their academic, social and athletics experiences. • The highest levels of integrity and sportsmanship. • The pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics. • The supporting role that intercollegiate athletics plays in the higher education mission and in enhancing the sense of community and strengthening the identity of member institutions. • An inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and administrators from diverse backgrounds. • Respect for institutional autonomy and philosophical differences. • Presidential leadership of intercollegiate athletics at the campus, conference and national levels.

NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE (NSIC)

Mission The mission of the NSIC is to promote, conduct and regulate competitive sports programs which will assist student-athletes in their successful athletic, academic and personal development.

Purpose The purposes for which the NSIC is organized are as follows: A. To promote, conduct and regulate competitive sports programs, which are consistent with the educational aims and objectives of member institutions. B. To assist member institutions in extending and enriching their programs of intercollegiate athletics based upon the needs, interests and capabilities of the student-athlete. C. To provide athletic competitive alignment for programs among member institutions and to set standards which will guarantee fair and equitable competition among all members. D. To encourage the spirit of play within competitive sports events so that competition values of such an experience are emphasized. E. To provide leadership opportunities for administrators, coaches and athletes within the framework of intercollegiate athletic programs. F. To foster programs which will encourage excellence in athletic performance by college student-athletes.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

University of Mary SAAC Advisor: Danielle Radosa

A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.

Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.

NCAA Division II SAAC

Mission The mission of the NCAA Division II SAAC is to enhance the voice of the student-athlete to ensure the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Guiding Principles Division II SAAC will be guided by the following principles: ethics, integrity, fairness and a respect for diversity and inclusion, which includes, but is not limited to, attention to gender, race, ethnicity and sport.

Purpose Division II SAAC’s purpose is meant to reflect the voice of the student-athlete and should adhere to the following guiding principle in all of its processes and decision making: The well-being of student-athletes is at the center of what SAAC does: 1. Any process must be flexible and timely, and include effective communication. 2. Decisions must be fair, reasonable, and consider the potential impact on the student- athlete.

ACADEMICS & ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Academic Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for practice and competition: • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits. • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.80 at completion of 30 credits and 2.0 thereafter. • Must demonstrate progress-toward-degree by successfully completing at least 67% of all attempted credits. Grades of W, F, I, and SC are considered attempted, unsuccessful completion. To be eligible for competition: • Be in good academic standing. • Successfully complete 9 progress-toward-degree credits during each term of full-time enrollment. • Successfully complete 18 progress-toward-degree credits during the regular academic year (fall & spring terms combined). • Successfully complete 24 progress-toward-degree credits during the entire academic year (fall, spring, & summer terms combined). • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 prior to each fall term. • Must declare a degree by the fifth term of full-time enrollment.

Athletic Eligibility Requirements • You are eligible to participate in no more than four seasons of intercollegiate competition in one sport. • You are eligible to participate in no more than the first 10 semesters/15 quarters of full- time collegiate enrollment, to include attendance at current and previous institutions.

***Please see the Senior Compliance Administrator for additional restrictions and exceptions to the requirements discussed in this section.***

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Athletics aid is financial aid awarded by the University of Mary athletics department and administered by the institutions Financial Aid office. The period of athletics aid begins when the student-athlete receives any benefits as a student-athlete on the first day of classes for a particular academic term, or the first day of practice, whichever is earlier, until the conclusion of the period set forth in the financial aid agreement. Athletics aid such aid shall neither be awarded in excess of one academic year nor for a period less than one academic year. The initial award of athletics aid in a given academic year shall be awarded in equal amounts for each term.

Reduction or Cancellation Athletics aid may be reduced or canceled during the period of the award, if the recipient: a. Renders himself or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition; b. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or financial aid agreement; c. Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; or d. Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons An athletics aid agreement may include nonathletically related conditions (e.g., compliance with academic policies or standards, compliance with team rule or policies) by which the aid may be reduced or cancelled during the period of the award.

Athletics aid may not be decreased or canceled during the period of its award: a. On the basis of a student’s athletics ability, performance or contribution to a team’s success; b. Because of an injury, illness or physical or mental medical condition (except as permitted pursuant to NCAA legislation); or c. For any other athletics reason.

Annual Renewal and Nonrenewal The annual renewal of athletics aid shall be made on or before July 1 before the academic year in which it is to be effective. The institution shall promptly notify in writing each student-athlete who received an award the previous academic year and who has eligibility remaining in the sport in which financial aid was awarded the previous academic year whether the grant has been renewed or not renewed for the ensuing academic year.

Other Institutional Aid or Aid from Outside Sources A student-athlete may receive scholarships or educational aid administered by the institution that do not conflict with the governing legislation of the NCAA or NSIC. Any student-athlete who receives financial aid other than that administered by the institution shall not be eligible for intercollegiate athletics competition, unless it is specifically reviewed by the institution and approved under the NCAA rules of amateurism or the aid is received from a permissible outside source.

Certification of Acceptance of Tender of Financial Assistance and Declaration of Intent By accepting an offer of athletics aid, you certify the following: 1. I have not accepted another tender of financial assistance from a member of the NSIC. 2. I am aware that I will forfeit all eligibility for athletic competition in the NSIC if: (i) I hereafter accept any form of financial assistance from another member of the conference; or (ii) I receive any financial assistance from other concerns, organizations, or private individuals, except aid from my family that was not approved by the Athletic Department. 3. I understand that I am to report to the Athletic Director: (i) All earnings from employment, either by the college or by private business, industries, government or individuals. (ii) Any additional scholarships, grants, gifts and awards, must be reported by me to the Athletic Director on forms he/she will provide, and that such earnings or assistance, in combination with the aid provided through this tender, may not exceed the cost of attendance at the attending institution. 4. I further understand that the aid provided in this tender may be reduced or cancelled if I violate NCAA Eligibility Rules, Team, or Athletic Department Rules. 5. I also understand that this aid may be reduced or cancelled during the period of this award if I: (i) render myself ineligible for intercollegiate competition; (ii) fraudulently misrepresent any information on my application, letter of intent or tender; (iii) engage in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; or (iv) voluntarily withdraw from a sport for my own personal reasons. 6. This aid may not be reduced or cancelled during the period of this award: (i) on the basis of a student-athlete’s ability or his/her contribution on a team’s success; (ii) because of injury which prevents the recipient from participation in athletics; or (iii) for any other athletic reason.

***Please see the Senior Compliance Administrator for additional restrictions and exceptions to the regulations or bylaws discussed in this section.***

UNIVERSITY OF MARY DRUGS & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES POLICY Student Handbook Standard 9

Purpose of the Policy The University of Mary views the use, possession, manufacture, distribution, and/or sale of illicit drugs and substances as well as the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications to be incompatible with its efforts to maintain a safe and positive living and learning environment. For individuals, substance abuse may have profoundly detrimental consequences including addiction, health and emotional problems, relationship and family problems, academic and career problems, and financial difficulty. Because substance abuse often involves criminal behavior, there is the risk of jail time and those convicted of an offense may experience life-long difficulty finding employment in many career fields. Substance abuse also has a negative impact for the community with increases in thefts and violent crime. On a global level, so-called recreational use of illegal drugs provides financial support for an international underground industry involved in violence and human trafficking. For these reasons, illicit drug and substance use will not be tolerated at the University of Mary.

Statement of Care University of Mary students have the opportunity to engage their social environment in a way that helps them to learn and grow as individuals and as part of a community. A mature and responsible approach to illicit drugs and substances is fostered by a healthy culture and thoughtful education in virtue. The development of individuals and social choices can have long- term effects on behaviors, attitudes, and values. Students are expected to comply with established laws and university policies and are responsible for their behavior at all times. Being in a community means that individuals are also responsible for others. Taking action to care about and confront substance abuse and illegal activity related to drugs and other substances among one’s peers makes the community stronger.

The University of Mary encourages students who suspect they have a substance abuse problem to seek assistance through campus resources such as Counseling Services in the Student Success Center. The university may refer students with problems beyond its means to outside rehabilitative or counseling services.

A comprehensive educational program for students, faculty, and staff will periodically provide information and training about, the signs of substance abuse and its risks, and how to intervene when someone is in danger or evidencing signs of substance abuse.

University of Mary Policy on Illicit Drugs, Substances and Paraphernalia University of Mary students are prohibited from the use, possession, manufacture, distribution and/or sales of any illegal drugs, substances or paraphernalia, whether on or off campus. Further, students are responsible to comply with all established laws pertaining to illicit drugs, substances and paraphernalia and comply with the Drug Free Schools Act Compliance Policy. Should a student authorized to use medical marijuana under state law believe he/she requires an accommodation under this policy, contact the Student Accessibility Services office staff located in the Student Success Center or at 355-8264.

The University reserves the right to report any suspected violation of the law to appropriate legal authorities and may ask law enforcement officials to assist the university in the investigation of any suspected illicit activity.

Furthermore, as stated in Community Standard 2.3, any legal or criminal violation by a student, on or off campus, is a violation of the Community Standards for Students. This includes any illegal activity related to illegal drugs, substances and/or paraphernalia. The university reserves the right to sanction students for such violations and make sanctioning decisions independent from the decisions of the court system. Furthermore, all students, regardless of residency or the location of where the violation took place, are held to this standard.

Sanctioning University of Mary students who violate the university’s substance abuse policies are subject to conduct action as indicated for each specific violation. Sanctions may include fines and/or a requirement to be evaluated for substance abuse by a licensed addiction counselor (from an approved list of licensed addiction counselors maintained by the University of Mary Student Counselor). The student mandated to complete such an evaluation shall be responsible to comply with any recommendation resulting from the evaluation. S/he will also be responsible to provide for the necessary release of information to make it possible for the substance abuse counselor to provide the university’s student conduct officials with a copy of the evaluation and resulting recommendations by a stated deadline or risk additional sanctions. Fees for the evaluation and any subsequent recommendations, which may include educational programs and/or counseling, are the responsibility of the student. The student’s parents or legal guardians may be notified of the violation consistent with the regulations stipulated in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

UNIVERSITY OF MARY HAZING POLICY

Purpose Hazing violates the God-given dignity of others and is incompatible with the practice of the Benedictine value of respect. Many acts of hazing are illegal and it is a behavior strictly prohibited by the NCAA and other organizations with which the University of Mary is affiliated. This policy is intended to establish that hazing of any kind, is unacceptable at the University of Mary and will not be tolerated.

Definition For the purposes of this policy, hazing is any activity which is unsafe, abusive, harmful, distressing, embarrassing, humiliating, disrespectful, illegal or otherwise demeaning that is required or implied as being necessary or beneficial as part of the process of joining, affiliating with, being initiated into or determining status in any group, organization, team or department at the university (whether or not the group has official recognition from the university or not). Hazing can occur regardless of the willingness to participate.

Hazing includes, but is not limited to: • encouraging or requiring any form of alcohol abuse or the use of any other intoxicant or mind altering substance • the administration of any physical or emotional pain or abuse, • creation of excessive fatigue, quests, road trips or any other such activities, • wearing of apparel in public which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, • engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities, • any other activities which are not consistent with law or the policies of the university.

The university recognizes that hazing may be perpetrated by a group or organization as a whole, by an individual or a group of individuals within the group, by former members of a group, current or former students, or by current or former faculty or staff. In all circumstances, the university reserves the right to sanction the group, as well as individual members, whether or not the hazing was part of the groups’ official activities or not.

How to Report Hazing Any member of the university community who has been subjected to hazing or anyone who has knowledge that hazing is planned should file a written complaint pursuant to the Conduct Grievance Procedure.

NSIC TRANSFER POLICY

A student-athlete who has been included on a squad list of a member institution and transfers to a second member institution shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition or to receive travel expenses at the second member institution in the same sport until that student-athlete has fulfilled a residence requirement of one full academic year (two full-time semesters or three full-time quarters), as defined by NCAA Regulations, at the second member institution. If the student- athlete does appear on a squad list of a member institution and decides to remain at that institution for one full academic year (two full-time semesters or three full-time quarters) after being removed from the squad list, the student would not have to serve the one-year residence at another member institution upon transfer. The student may receive athletically related aid and practice at the second institution if otherwise eligible for financial aid and practice. The student- athlete transfer policy shall not apply to a student who has graduated from the original institution and enrolls in another conference institution to pursue a graduate degree.

The student-athlete has the right to appeal the student-athlete transfer policy by submitting a letter of appeal to the NSIC Commissioner. The Commissioner shall have the authority to grant waivers from the student-athlete transfer policy.

Appeals will be considered for the following circumstances: a. Extenuating circumstances (NCAA Bylaw 14.2.7.1.2). b. Educational Exchange. (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.1). c. Discontinued Academic Program. (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.3). d. Military Service, Religious Mission. (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.4). e. Discontinued/Nonsponsored Sport. (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.5). f. Two-Year Nonparticipation or Minimal Participation. (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.6). g. Return to Original Institution Without Participation or with Minimal Participation (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.7). h. Non-recruited Student-Athlete (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.8)

An appeal of the Commissioner’s decision is the authority of the Ethics and Eligibility Committee. Appeals must be sent to the Commissioner, in writing, for review by the Ethics and Eligibility Committee. All appeal decisions by the Ethics and Eligibility Committee are final. The provisions shall apply only to the transfer of student-athletes in sports which the conference conducts regular season and/or postseason competition or championships. Beginning in 2016, the student-athlete transfer policy will be reviewed at least every five (5) years by the NSIC Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

***Please see the Senior Compliance Administrator for additional restrictions and exceptions to the regulations or bylaws discussed in this section.***

NSIC TRANSGENDER GUIDELINES

Non-Discrimination Policy The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and its member institutions, are committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital status, national origin or status with regard to public assistance or handicap or any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by state or federal law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.

Student-Athlete Responsibilities To avoid challenges to a transgender student-athlete’s participation during a sport season, a student-athlete who has completed, plans to initiate, or is in the process of taking hormones as part of a gender transition should submit the request to participate on a sports team in writing to the Director of Athletics upon matriculation or when the decision to undergo hormonal treatment is made.

The request should include a letter from the student-athletes physician documenting the student- athlete’s intention to transition or the student-athlete’s transition status if the process has already been initiated. This letter should identify the prescribed hormonal treatment for the student- athlete’s gender transition and documentation of the student-athlete’s testosterone levels, if relevant.

OUTSIDE/UNATTACHED COMPETITION

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.1 Outside Competition, Sports Other Than Basketball. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in his or her sport (other than basketball) if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport until eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.1.2 Additional Restriction – Wrestling. In wrestling, a student-athlete may compete outside of the institution’s intercollegiate season as a member of an outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition, except during the period between the beginning of the institution’s academic year and November 1.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.2 Outside Competition, Basketball. A student-athlete who participates in any organized basketball competition except while representing the institution in intercollegiate competition in accordance with the permissible playing season specified in Bylaw 17.3 becomes ineligible for any further intercollegiate competition in basketball.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.3.1 Eligibility Status. A student-athlete is considered to be a member of the institution’s team, and therefore bound by this regulation in that sport, if the student-athlete: a. Does not practice or compete but is receiving athletically related financial aid for the sport; or b. Is ineligible to compete but practiced with a squad or team in the sport; or c. Is eligible to compete but was not permitted to do so, other than taking part in practice sessions with the squad or team in the sport.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.3.2 Competition Between Seasons. If an institution conducts separate fall and spring practice or playing seasons in a sport, it is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in that sport on an outside team during the period between the two seasons without affecting his or her eligibility.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.3.3 Postseason Competition. An institution’s intercollegiate season includes any scheduled participation in the conference championship in the sport in question but excludes the period between the last regularly scheduled competition and the NCAA championship in that sport.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.3.4 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete’s sport, provided the student-athlete: a. Is academically and athletically eligible for intercollegiate competition;

b. Represents only himself or herself in the competition; and c. Does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team. (1) Exception – Medical Services. A student-athlete competing as an individual may receive medical services from their institution’s medical personnel (e.g., athletic trainer, team physician) at a competition site.

NCAA Bylaw 14.7.3.4.1 Additional Restriction – Wrestling. In wrestling, a student-athlete shall not participate in outside competition as an individual between the beginning of the institution’s academic year and November 1.

NCAA Bylaw 16.10.1.2 Outside Sports Teams. An amateur outside sports team or organization may provide actual and necessary expenses to team members only if the expenses are: a. A reasonable amount for travel and meal expenses, and apparel and equipment (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including local sports clubs as set forth in Bylaw 13.11.2.4); b. For practice and game competition; c. Made on a regular basis; and d. Not an incentive and not based on performance. Practice expenses may be accepted only when such practice is directly related to a competition and is conducted during a continuous time period before the competition.

***Please see the Senior Compliance Administrator for additional restrictions and exceptions to the bylaws discussed in this section.***

PLAYING & PRACTICE SEASONS

NCAA Constitution 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Seasons. The time required of student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics shall be regulated to minimize interference with their opportunities for acquiring a quality education in a manner consistent with that afforded the general student body.

NCAA Bylaw 17.02.1 Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA). Countable athletically related activities include any required activity with an athletics purpose, involving student-athletes and at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution’s coaching staff (including strength and conditioning coaches) and must be counted within the weekly and daily limitations. Administrative activities (e.g., academic meetings, compliance meetings) shall not be considered as countable athletically related activities.

NCAA Bylaw 17.02.17 Voluntary Athletically Related Activities. In order for any athletically related activity to be considered “voluntary,” all of the following conditions must be met: a. The student-athlete must not be required to report back to a coach or other athletics department staff member (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) any information related to the activity. In addition, no athletics department staff member who observes the activity (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) may report back to the student-athlete’s coach any information related to the activity; b. The activity must be initiated and requested solely by the student-athlete. Neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may require the student-athlete to participate in the activity at any time. However, it is permissible for an athletics department staff member to provide information to student-athletes related to available opportunities for participating in voluntary activities (e.g., times when the strength and conditioning coach will be on duty in the weight room or on the track). In addition, for students who have initiated a request to engage in voluntary activities, the institution or an athletics department staff member may assign specific times for student-athletes to use institutional facilities for such purposes and inform the student-athletes of the time in advance; c. The student-athlete’s attendance and participation in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purposes of reporting such information to coaching staff members or other student-athletes; and d. The student-athlete may not be subjected to penalty if he or she elects not to participate in the activity. In addition, neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may provide recognition or incentives (e.g., awards) to a student-athlete based on his or her attendance or performance in the activity.

NCAA Bylaw 17.02.18 Winter Break. The winter break shall be a seven-consecutive-calendar-day period from December 20 through December 26. When December 20 falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the winter break shall be a seven-consecutive-calendar-day period that begins on the following Monday. When December 20 falls on a Monday, the winter break shall be a seven-consecutive calendar-

day period that begins on the following Tuesday. During the winter break, a student-athlete may not be employed at institutional camps and clinics, mat not participate in any countable athletically related activities and may not participate in any voluntary athletically related activities on campus unless the facility is open to the general student-body.

NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.3.4 Institutional Final Exam Period. All countable athletically related activities outside the playing season are prohibited one week prior to the beginning of the institution’s final examination period through the conclusion of the institution’s final examinations. Participation in voluntary individual workouts monitored by strength and conditioning personnel for safety purposes shall not count against the weekly hour limitation.

NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.3.5 Institutional Vacation Period. A student-athlete may not participate in any countable athletically related activities outside the playing season during any institutional vacation period (e.g., summer, academic year), except in fall championship sports.

In fall championship sports, beginning June 1 through the conclusion of an institution’s summer vacation period, a student-athlete may participate in workouts designed and conducted by the institution’s strength and conditioning personnel, provided such workouts are voluntary and conducted at the request of the student-athlete.

NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.4.6 Vacation Periods and Between Terms. Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply to countable athletically related activities occurring during an institution’s official vacation period, as listed in the institution’s official calendar, and during the academic year between terms when classes are not in session. If such vacation periods occur during any part of a week in which classes are in session, the institution is subject to the daily and weekly hour limitations during the portion of the week when classes are in session and must provide the student-athletes with a day off, which may be a vacation day.

NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.4.7 Final-Examination Periods. Daily and weekly hour limitations apply to countable athletically related activities during final- examination periods and to all official preparatory periods leading to final-examination periods.

Preseason Practice Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply to countable athletically related activities occurring during preseason practice before the first day of classes or the first scheduled contest, whichever is earlier. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.4.5] *Applies only to Cross Country, Football, Soccer, & Volleyball

During the preseason practice period, SA’s shall not engage in more than 6 hours of CARA per day, with no more than 5 being devoted to physical activities, no more than 3 hours per session, and with at a minimum three continuous hours of recovery between sessions in which no team activities may occur (medical treatment or meals are permitted). [NCAA Bylaws 17.6.2.2, 17.19.2.2, & 17.25.2.2.2] *Applies only to Cross Country, Soccer, & Volleyball

During the preseason practice period, SA’s shall not engage in more than one, 3 hour practice per day during the five-day acclimatization period. Following this five-day period, no more than one 3 hour on-field practice session is permitted per day, and a minimum three continuous hours of recovery prior to additional CARA is required, in which no team activities may occur (medical treatment or meals are permitted). [NCAA Bylaws 17.10.2.2 & 17.10.2.3] *Applies only to Football

Playing Season – Championship Segment (All Sports) A student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically related activities shall be limited to a maximum of four hours per day and 20 hours per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.1]

During the playing season, all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during one calendar day per week, except during participation in one conference and postseason championship and any postseason bowl games or National Invitation Tournaments, and during participation in NCAA championships. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.5]

Following the institution’s final contest or date of competition in the segment that concludes with the NCAA championship, a student-athlete is prohibited from engaging in countable athletically related activities for a 14-consecutive-calendar-day period. [NCAA Bylaws 17.1.6.3.1(e) & 17.1.6.3.2(c)]

Playing Season – Nonchampionship Segment (Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball) During the nonchampionship segment, a student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically related activities shall be limited to a maximum of four hours per day and 15 hours per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.2]

During the nonchampionship segment, all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during two calendar days per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.6]

Playing Season – Nonchampionship Segment (Tennis) In tennis, during the nonchampionship segment, a student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically related activities shall be limited to a maximum of four hours per day and 20 hours per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.2.1]

During the nonchampionship segment, all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during two calendar days per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.6]

Spring Practice – Football Fifteen postseason practice sessions (including intrasquad scrimmages) and the spring game are permissible. An institution is not required to count as one of its 15 designated days any day during which countable athletically related activities are limited solely to required conditioning activities and/or review of game film.

Practice sessions must meet the following conditions:

1. All practice sessions must be conducted within a period of 36-consecutive calendar days, omitting vacation and examination days officially announced on the institution’s calendar and days during which the institution is closed due to inclement weather. 2. Any such practice sessions held during vacation days may not be of longer duration than those normally held when academic classes are in session. 3. Only 12 of the 15 sessions may involve contact, and such contact shall not occur before the third practice session. 4. The noncontact practice sessions may involve headgear as the only piece of protective equipment. 5. Of the 12 permissible contact sessions, eight sessions may involve tackling, and not more than three of the eight tackling sessions may be devoted primarily (greater than 50 percent of practice time) to 11-on-11 scrimmages. 6. Tackling shall be prohibited in four of the 12 contact sessions. An institution has the discretion to determine the practice activities (other than tackling) that may occur during the four contact nontackling sessions as well as the protective equipment to be worn by the student-athletes. 7. If an institution conducts a “spring game,” the game shall be counted as one of the three sessions that can be devoted primarily to 11-on-11 scrimmages. 8. A student-athlete’s participation in countable athletically related activities, including conditioning activities and review of game film, during the spring practice period shall be limited to a maximum of four hours per day and 20 hours per week. 9. All countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during one calendar day per week.

Outside of Playing Season In sports other than football, outside of the playing season during the academic year, a student- athlete’s participation in weight training, conditioning, team activities and/or skill instruction shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week, of which not more than four hours per week may be spent on team activities. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.3.1]

In football, outside of the playing season during the academic year, only a student-athlete’s participation in weight training, conditioning, individual skill instruction and review of game film shall be permitted. A student-athlete’s participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week, of which not more than two hours per week may be spent on review of game film and individual skill instruction. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.3.2]

Outside the playing season, during the academic year, all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited during two calendar days per week. [NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.7]

***Please see the Senior Compliance Administrator for additional restrictions and exceptions to the bylaws discussed in this section.***

SPORTS WAGERING/GAMBLING

University of Mary Student Handbook Standard 18

“Students are prohibited from engaging in any form of illegal gambling activity at the university.”

NCAA Bylaw 10.3; Bylaw 10.3.1

The following individuals shall not knowingly participate in sports wagering activities or provide information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition: a. Staff members of an institution’s athletics department; b. Nonathletics department staff members who have responsibilities within or over the athletics department (e.g., chancellor or president, faculty athletics representative, individual to whom athletics reports); c. Staff members of a conference office; and d. Student-athletes. The prohibition against sports wagering applies to any institutional practice or any competition (intercollegiate, amateur or professional) in a sport in which the Association conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football and in emerging sports for women.

SPORTSMANSHIP

University of Mary Student Handbook Standard 16

“It is the responsibility of all students to act as good stewards of the university’s name and reputation at all athletic competitions, whether at home or away, and at all other events. This includes the responsibility to support our student-athletes and other students participating in extra-curricular activities with dignity and pride while evidencing a spirit of hospitality, respect and civility for the student-athletes, coaches and fans representing other institutions. Further, University of Mary students are responsible to maintain a positive and respectful stance even when opposing fans or student-athletes adopt a disrespectful or insulting tone. Finally, University of Mary students are responsible to show respect for the game officials and all personnel responsible for the facility where the competition is taking place. The University of Mary reserves the right to eject any student from a university sponsored event who fails to conduct himself/herself as a good ambassador of the university or who otherwise acts contrary to the values of the university.”

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Sportsmanship Creed

“The NCAA and the NSIC encourage and promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We ask that you cheer for your team and be respectful of the opponent. As Division II student-athletes, we support a diverse and inclusive environment, and we commit to fair play, responsibility and respect. We invite you to support our effort.”

APPENDIX A

The following documents are included in this section: • 2019-20 NCAA Banned Drugs • Concussion Safety Protocol • Countable Athletically Related Activities Tip Sheet • Outside/Unattached Competition Request Form • Social Media Policy • Student-Athlete Academic Eligibility Requirements • Title IX Policy – University of Mary • Title IX Policy – Marauders Athletic Department

22 2019-20 NCAA Banned Substances

It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics staff before using any substance.

The NCAA bans the following drug classes.

a. Stimulants. b. Anabolic agents. c. Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). d. Diuretics and masking agents. e. Narcotics. f. Cannabinoids. g. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. h. Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens). i. Beta-2 agonists.

Note: Any substance chemically/pharmacologically related to all classes listed above and with no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (e.g., drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary use) is also banned. The institution and the student-athlete shall be held accountable for all drugs within the banned-drug class regardless of whether they have been specifically identified. Examples of substances under each class can be found at www.ncaa.org/drugtesting. There is no complete list of banned substances.

Substances and Methods Subject to Restrictions:

• Blood and gene doping.

• Local anesthetics (permitted under some conditions).

• Manipulation of urine samples.

• Beta-2 agonists (permitted only by inhalation with prescription).

• Tampering of urine samples.

NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements:

Warning: Before consuming any nutritional/dietary supplement product, review the product and its label with your athletics department staff!

• Nutritional/Dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well regulated and may cause a positive drug test.

• Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility using nutritional/dietary supplements.

• Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label.

• Any product containing a nutritional/dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk.

Athletics department staff should provide guidance to student-athletes about supplement use, including a directive to have any product checked by qualified staff members before consuming. The NCAA subscribes only to Drug Free Sport AXISTM for authoritative review of label ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements. Contact the Drug Free Sport AXIS at 877-202-0769 or www.dfsaxis.com (password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3).

Some Examples of Substances in Each NCAA Banned Drug Class.

THERE IS NO COMPLETE LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES. DO NOT RELY ON THIS LIST TO RULE OUT ANY LABEL INGREDIENT.

Stimulants: amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; methamphetamine; methylphenidate (Ritalin); synephrine (bitter orange); dimethylamylamine (DMAA, methylhexanamine); “bath salts” (mephedrone); Octopamine; hordenine; dimethylbutylamine (DMBA, AMP, 4-amino methylpentane citrate); phenethylamines (PEAs); dimethylhexylamine (DMHA, Octodrine); heptaminol etc. exceptions: phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are not banned.

Anabolic Agents (sometimes listed as a chemical formula, such as 3,6,17-androstenetrione): Androstenedione; boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA (7-Keto); epi-trenbolone; testosterone; etiocholanolone; methasterone; methandienone; nandrolone; norandrostenedione; stanozolol; stenbolone; trenbolone; SARMS (ostarine, ligandrol, LGD-4033, S-23, RAD140)); DHCMT (oral turanibol) etc.

Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only): alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; propranolol; timolol; etc.

Diuretics and Masking Agents: bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone (canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc. exceptions: finasteride is not banned

Narcotics: Buprenorphine; dextromoramide; diamorphine (heroin); fentanyl, and its derivatives; hydrocodone; hydromorphone; methadone; morphine; nicomorphine; oxycodone; oxymorphone; pentazocine; pethidine

Cannabinoids: marijuana; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., spice, K2, JWH-018, JWH-073)

Peptide Hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics growth hormone(hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); erythropoietin (EPO); IGF-1 (colostrum, deer antler velvet); etc. exceptions: insulin, Synthroid are not banned

Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens) : anastrozole; tamoxifen; formestane; ATD; SERMS (clomiphene, nolvadex); Arimidex; clomid; evista; fulvestrant; aromatase inhibitors (Androst-3,5-dien-7,17-dione), letrozole; etc.

Beta-2 Agonists: bambuterol; formoterol; salbutamol; salmeterol; higenamine; norcoclaurine; etc.

Any substance that is chemically related to one of the above classes, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned!

Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements can be obtained by contacting Drug Free Sport AXIS, 877-202-0769 or www.dfsaxis.com password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3.

It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics staff before using any substance.

NCAA/06_11_2019/dks

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT … COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES

Whether you’re a WHAT IS CARA? student-athlete or a A “countable athletically related activity” is any required activity with an athletics purpose that coach/staff member involves student-athletes and is at the direction of, or supervised by, any member of an institution’s who oversees coaching staff, including strength and conditioning coaches. These activities must be counted athletics, you need toward a student-athlete’s daily and weekly limitations. to be informed about WHAT COUNTS?* “Countable Athletically Related Activities”  Competition.  Use of institutional athletics facilities when such (CARA) — what counts,  Practice. activities are supervised by what doesn’t, and when  Skill instruction. or held at the direction they can occur.  Individual workouts as of any member of the required or supervised institution’s coaching staff. by institution’s  Required participation in coaching staff. camps or clinics.

WHAT DOESN’T COUNT?*

 Study hall or tutoring sessions.  Participation in fundraising activities, community service or community engagement.  Involvement of an institution’s strength and conditioning staff with student-athletes in voluntary strength and conditioning programs for safety purposes.  Compliance meetings.  Attendance at an awards ceremony or banquet.  Medical examinations or treatments (e.g., physical rehabilitation, treatment by athletic training personnel).

*Not an exhaustive list. Check with your compliance administrator.

This resource is prepared for general information purposes only and is intended to provide guidance to the membership. Please refer to the NCAA Division II Manual on LSDBi for complete information, or check with your compliance administrator. COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES — CONTINUED

WHEN CAN THEY OCCUR?

DURING THE PLAYING SEASON The playing season for some sports is separated into a championship segment (when competition is conducted in which results are counted for postseason selection) and a nonchampionship segment (the segment in which the NCAA championship does not occur). Championship Segment CARA  Not more than four hours per day and 20 hours per week. Nonchampionship Segment CARA*  For sports other than golf, tennis and rowing: Not more than four hours per day and 15 hours per week during a 45-day period, with a required two days off per week.  For golf and tennis: Not more than four hours per day and 20 hours per week during a 60-day window, with a required two days off per week.  For rowing: Not more than four hours per day and 15 hours per week during a 65-day window, with a required two days off per week.

*Wrestling, swimming and diving, and National Collegiate sports do not have a nonchampionship segment.

OUTSIDE THE PLAYING SEASON All other days during the academic year not included in the playing season.  For sports other than football: • Eight hours a week with two days off. • Not more than two hours per week toward team practice and/or skill instruction.

WHAT IF I EXCEED THE ALLOWABLE HOURS?

Contact your compliance administrator!

WHAT ABOUT VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES?

An activity is voluntary only if:  Your attendance and participation in the activity is not  You are not required to report back to a coach or other recorded for the purpose of reporting such information to athletics department staff member any information related to coaching staff members or other student-athletes; and the activity — nor may an athletics department staff member  You are not subject to penalty if you elect not to participate who observes the activity report back to your coach any in the activity. (Further, an athletics department staff member information related to the activity; may not provide recognition or incentives based on your  The activity is initiated and requested solely by you; performance or attendance in the activity.)

NCAA and Make It Yours are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Marauders AthleƟc Department

Outside/Unaached Compeon Request Form

By compleng the following form, you acknowledge your responsibility to abide by the regulaons of NCAA Division II Bylaw 14.7 (attached). This form must be completed prior to parcipaon in outside/unaached compeon, during the academic year and summer vacaon period. Please read the enrety of this form for applicable legislaon, but always check with the designated Compliance Administrator before parcipang in any outside/ unaached compeon.

Student‐Athlete Name: UMary ID:

Name of Event: Sport(s):

Locaon: Date(s):

Excepons (please check any that may apply): Unaached High School Alumni Game *You may NOT receive payment for expenses from the Olympic Games and Tryouts instuon. You are responsible for your own expenses Pan American Games Tryouts/Compeon (e.g., transportaon, lodging, meals, entry fees, etc.). U.S. or Foreign Naonal Teams Member of an Outside Team World Championships, World Univ. Games/ *If receiving payment for expenses from an outside team, Championships, World Youth Championships, and aach documentaon to this form regarding the World Cup Tryouts/Compeon ancipated expenses. State or Naonal Mulsport Events Prizes/Awards Compeon Between Seasons/During Summer *If there is potenal for any prizes or awards (e.g., prize Vacaon Period money, medals, scholarship funds, etc.) to be received,

Unattached please provide informaon prior to accepng any prize or award.

Unaached Student‐Athlete Payment Instrucons Payment by a student‐athlete for any poron of expenses covered by the instuon is required to be made prior to departure for compeon. To determine applicable transportaon expenses, please include a copy of a map with roundtrip mileage and esmated fuel cost, as available on www.mapquest.com. Transportaon Cost Calculaon: ((Esmated fuel cost X 2)/5) + $5 (maintenance fee)

Student‐Athlete Signature: Date:

Head Coach Signature: Date:

Compliance Admin Signature: Date:

7500 University Drive — Bismarck, ND 58504 — (701) 355‐8200 — Fax (701) 355‐8302 — www.goumary.com Outside Competition Legislation Applicable to Sports Other Than Basketball

14.7.1 Outside Competition, Sports Other Than Basketball. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in his or her sport (other than basketball) if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student- athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution's intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw 14.7.5 for exceptions) until eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement.

14.7.1.1 Additional Restriction -- Wrestling. In wrestling, a student-athlete may compete outside of the institution's intercollegiate season as a member of an outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition, except during the period between the beginning of the institution's academic year and November 1. The number of student-athletes from any one institution shall not exceed the applicable limits set forth in Bylaw 17.29.2.

14.7.3.2 Competition Between Seasons. If an institution conducts separate fall and spring practice or playing seasons in a sport, it is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in that sport on an outside team during the period between the two seasons without affecting his or her eligibility.

14.7.3.4 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, provided the student-athlete:

(a) Is academically and athletically eligible for intercollegiate competition; (effective 8/1/16)

(b) Represents only himself or herself in the competition; and

14.7.3.4.1 No Competition Between Beginning of Academic Year and November 1 -- Wrestling. In wrestling, a student- athlete shall not participate in outside competition as an individual between the beginning of the institution's academic year and November 1.

14.7.5.1 In All Sports:

(a) High School Alumni Game. A student-athlete may compete in one game a year involving players from the student-athlete's former high school and its alumni team. In sports other than basketball, this game must take place during an official vacation period of the institution's academic year.

(b) Olympic Games. A student-athlete may participate in the official Olympic Games, in final tryouts that directly qualify competitors for the Olympic Games and in officially recognized competition directly qualifying participants for final Olympic Games tryouts.

(c) Official Pan American Games Tryouts and Competition. A student-athlete may participate in official Pan American Games tryouts and competition, including junior-level tryouts and competition.

(d) U.S. National Teams. A student-athlete may participate in official tryouts and competition involving national teams sponsored by the appropriate national governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic Committee (or, for the student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation or, for student-athletes competing in a non-Olympic sport, the equivalent organization of that sport).

(e) Official World Championships, World University Games, World University Championships, World Youth Championships and World Cup Tryouts and Competition. A student-athlete may participate in official World Championships, World University Games, World University Championships, World Youth Championships and World Cup tryouts and competition, including junior-level tryouts and competition.

(f) Multisport Events. A student-athlete may participate in officially recognized state and national multisport events.

NCAA/03_16_2016/KW:kas UNIVERSITY OF MARY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Statement of Care The University of Mary takes seriously the responsibility to care for the growth, development, and success of our student-athletes. The formation of personal virtue and strong character is fundamental to the mission of Marauders Athletics and is a shared responsibility of coaches, student-athletes, and administration. Our student-athletes bring honor to the University and our community. It is a privilege and a serious calling to accompany and guide young hearts and minds as they embrace adulthood and the ideals of Christian maturity.

Hardship, disappointment, and frustration happen in every human life, and dealing with them well is a hallmark of adulthood. An adult takes responsibility for his or her life, surroundings, and community. The temptation to complain or murmur is sometimes strong, but the adult chooses to act (if there is something that can be done) or to endure (if the circumstances are out of his or her control). The Rule of Saint Benedict identifies murmuring as the most serious and destructive sin against the value of community. More than anything, the everyday difficulties of life are meant to be overwhelmed by interior habits of gratitude for the many blessings and opportunities each of us has been given. The University of Mary fails if we are unsuccessful in assisting our students – especially our student-athletes – to live in this way.

When student-athletes mimic a broader culture that takes to social media to express concerns or frustrations, this mission of the Athletics Department and the University of Mary is damaged in several ways, including the following:

 Third parties—including the media, faculty, future employers, and NCAA officials – can easily access social media profiles, including personal information. This access includes pictures, videos, comments, and posts. Inappropriate material found by third parties can have long-lasting effects upon a student-athlete, even while it damages the reputation and public perception of the University of Mary.

 Marauders Athletics is heavily funded by the enrollment success (recruitment of new students and retention of existing students) of the University and by generous donors from the general public. Irresponsible use of social media effectively undermines the University’s ability to fund athletic scholarships, equipment, and team travel, as well as salaries and benefits for coaches and their families.

Coaches and university administration have a responsibility to provide appropriate channels for student- athletes to articulate frustrations and grievances and likewise participate in the development and growth of the campus community.

Statement of Policy University of Mary student-athletes are representatives of the University and the community. By nature of their participation in NCAA Division II athletics, University of Mary student-athletes are public figures. Because student-athlete conduct directly affects the University’s good name, the Athletics Department requires student-athletes to exercise good judgment in their use of social media websites and to conduct these activities in a responsible and respectful manner.

Student-athletes are thus prohibited from making any social media posts or public statements on personal accounts or anonymously that reflect negatively upon the university. Student-athletes found to be in violation, as determined by athletic or university administration, will be subject to disciplinary action, including temporary or permanent suspension from the team and scholarship funding, as well as possible expulsion from the University.

Certain actions are specifically prohibited by the NCAA, as follows:  Student-athletes are required to abide by all team policies, athletic department policies, and NSIC and NCAA rules when utilizing social media websites.  Student-athletes are not permitted to initiate communication with a prospective student athlete as a result of the prospective student-athlete's recruitment by University of Mary.  It is not permissible to comment on injuries, officiating, or team matters that could reasonably be expected to be confidential to team members.

Best Practices and Reminders for Student-Athletes  Think twice before posting. If the post would reflect poorly on the University of Mary – which is affording you numerous benefits and opportunities – don’t post. If you wouldn't want your coach, parents, or future employer to see your post, don't post.  Respect the dignity of every human person, and strive to do what is right and good.  Remember that many different audiences view your posts, including fans, alumni, kids, local authorities, parents, faculty, etc. Even adjusting your permissions cannot entirely prevent your posts from being accessed by unintended audiences.  Remember that even anonymous accounts online are easily traced back to individuals, who will then be held accountable for the content and damage done by that anonymous account. Every digital action leaves a trail.  The internet is permanent. Even if you delete something, a digital record of that post remains.

If you are ever in doubt about whether your activity online or on social media is appropriate, consider carefully whether it upholds and positively reflects the University of Mary’s values, as well as those of the Athletics Department and your personal values. You are encouraged to approach your coach(es), Athletics Department administration, or the University Chaplain if are struggling with or have questions about the appropriate use of social media.

As a student-athlete, you are a valued member of the University of Mary community, and you are encouraged to follow appropriate channels to express your concerns. Should you have a concern that you would like to discuss, the appropriate channel for this communication is as follows:

Team Captain  Coach  Faculty Athletic Representative [FAR]  Director of Intercollegiate Athletics  VP for Enrollment Management  Executive Vice President

Website for the Concerns of Student-Athletes A webform to receive concerns, contact information for the individuals in the communication flow (above), as well as other resources can be found at www.umary.edu/athleteconcerns.

Participation in NCAA Division II athletics at the University of Mary demonstrates your commitment to adhering by this and all policies and regulations included in the Student Athlete Handbook, the Student Handbook, and all other University policies.

Approved July 2018 by the President’s Council August 2018 by the Executive Committee of the University of Mary Board of Trustees August 2018 by the Executive Committee of the University of Mary Board of Trustees SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Student-Athlete Name: ______

I acknowledge that I have received and fully read the University of Mary Athletics Department Social Media Policy and Guidelines for Student-Athletes.

I have been instructed in this policy by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and/or my coach such that I understand the document and the consequences of any violation, including temporary or permanent suspension from my team and any scholarship funding I may be receiving, and up to and including expulsion from the University.

I understand that as a University of Mary student-athlete, I am a representative of the University and a public figure with responsibility for the good name and reputation of the University. As such, I pledge to exercise good judgment in my use of social media, to refrain from participation in anonymous online activity, and to conduct myself in a responsible and respectful manner both online and in my personal behavior.

I appreciate that Marauders Athletics and the University value my opinion and concerns, and I have been provided with the url www.umary.edu/athleteconcerns as an appropriate platform to access resources and manifest grievances.

I have carefully read and agree to this Acknowledgement of Receipt.

Date: ______Signed: ______

Marauders Athletic Department

Student-Athlete Academic Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for competition, practice, and to receive athletic aid, a student-athlete must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits.

Eligibility requirements for competition (undergraduate students only):

 Be in good academic standing.

 Successfully complete 9 progress toward degree credits during each term of full-time enrollment.

 Successfully complete 18 progress toward degree credits during the regular academic year (Fall & Spring).

 Successfully complete 24 progress toward degree credits during the entire academic year (Fall, Spring, & Summer).

 Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 prior to each fall term.

 Must declare a degree by the fifth term of full-time enrollment.

Eligibility requirements for competition (graduate students only):

 Be in good academic standing.

Progress-Toward-Degree (PTD) Credits:

 Any credits NOT required to graduate, are NOT considered progress-toward-degree credits, except for the following minor credits exception:

 A student-athlete may use a maximum of six credits earned toward a minor during the fall and spring terms to fulfill the credit-hour requirements listed above.

 Required remedial courses must be taken during the first two full-time terms.

 Repeated courses due to an unsatisfactory initial grade may be only used once upon satisfactory completion.

Please refer any questions related to details of this document to the following individual: Lucas Oerter - Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance / [email protected] / 701-355-8386

7500 University Drive — Bismarck, ND 58504 — (701) 355-8200 — www.goumary.com MARAUDERS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT www.goumary.com

Title IX provides: "No person in the in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied, the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity recieving Federal finacial assistance." - Title IX of the Educational Admendments of 1972

An athletics program can be considered gender equitable when the participants in both the men's and women's sports programs would accept as fair and equitable the overall program of the other gender. No individual should be discriminated against on the basis of gender, institutionally or nationally, in intercollegiate athletics.

Although Title IX prohibits sex discrimination campus-wide, it has been defined to apply to intercollegiate athletics in three specific areas: Participation, Scholarships and Treatment of Existing Athletes and Programs. Title IX compliance requires equity as that term has been defined under the law in each of these three areas. University of Mary believes that all student-athletes have a right to participate in an athletic program free of discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation. University of Mary believes in the educational value of intercollegiate athletics and as such offers a competitive NCAA Division II varsity athletics program and is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Participation. Title IX provides three separate avenues for a school to demonstrate equity. Those who wish to compete on a varsity sport that is not currently offered at University of Mary may file a petition to gain varsity status. Petitions will be reviewed annually. Factors considered shall include gender equity, interest and ability, intercollegiate competitive opportunities, among others.

Athletics Scholarships. University of Mary offers equitable athletic scholarships to its male and female student athletes. Whether determining equity between male and female student-athletes, Title IX expects that the percentage of men and women who play sports will essentially mirror the percentage of athletics based aid provided to male and female student-athletes.

Treatment. Title IX expects athletics programs to treat its male and female student-athletes equally with regard to the following areas: a. The provision of equipment and supplies; b. Scheduling of games and practice time; c. Travel and per diem allowance; d. Opportunity to receive coaching and academic tutoring; e. Assignment and compensation of coaches and tutors; f. Provision of locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities; g. Provision of medical and training facilities and services; h. Provision of housing and dining facilities and services; i. Publicity; and j. Recruitment Equity in this area means that there is equality when assessing how men as compared to women are treated in the aggregate in these areas. For example, men and women that play the same sport would not necessarily receive the same benefits but that an equitable number of men and women are treated alike. Also, because sports differs, they require different gear, medical attention, numbers of coaches, among other things. Accordingly, University of Mary believes that student-athletes should be treated equally given the unique features of their sports. No matter the source of the funds used to support student-athlete financial aid and treatment (e.g., fund-raised, donated, contractually-secured), University of Mary will treat student-athletes equitably in its support of their participation.

Please refer any questions or concerns regarding Title IX within the University of Mary Marauders Athletic Department to: Lucas Oerter Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance University of Mary 701-355-8386

7500 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504 701.355.8200fo Fax: 701.355.8302r www.umary.edu Life. Title IX

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance..." 20 U.S.C. § 1681

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) prohibits gender discrimination of students and employees of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. In compliance with Title IX, the University of Mary prohibits gender discrimination in all programs, activities and employment.

UNIVERSITY TITLE IX COORDINATOR.

The Title IX Coordinator at the University of Mary is Bonnie L. Dahl, Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator. She monitors compliance with Title IX regulations. Questions regarding Title IX, as well as concerns and complaints of non-compliance, may be directed to her.

TITLE IX APPLIES TO ALL PROGRAMS.

Title IX applies to every aspect of federally funded education programs. Areas covered by Title IX include: Access to Higher Education, Athletics, Career Education, Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students, Employment, Learning Environment, Math and Science, Sexual Harassment, Standardized Testing, and Technology.

Additional information about Title IX and athletics can be found here.

TITLE IX PROHIBITS SEXUAL HARASSMENT.

Title IX also prohibits sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and sexual violence.

TITLE IX APPLIES TO EVERYONE.

Title IX protects the rights of men, as well as the rights of women. Title IX requires that men and women receive fair and equal treatment in all areas of education.

RETALIATION PROHIBITED BY TITLE IX.

Title IX protects whistle-blowers from retaliation. The reporting of discrimination is important to Title IX enforcement and would be discouraged if retaliation against those who report it goes unpunished.

[1] TITLE IX ENFORCEMENT.

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is in charge of enforcing Title IX. Information can be found at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office U.S. Department of Education Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-7204 Telephone: 312-730-1560* Fax: 312-730-1576 E-mail: [email protected]

COMPLAINTS UNDER TITLE IX.

If you believe you have been subjected to sexual discrimination or sexual harassment, the complaint procedure and complaint form can be found in the Discrimination and Harassment Policy.

If you believe you have been or are the victim of sexual assault, sexual violence or other sexual misconduct, the complaint procedure and complaint form can be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION.

Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to:

Bonnie L. Dahl, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator University of Mary Room 210 Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership 7500 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504 (701) 355-8144 [email protected]

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