Northeastern University Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook
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Northeastern University Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook SECTION ONE: Introduction & General Information 2 SECTION TWO: Student-Athlete Conduct 9 SECTION THREE: Eligibility & Financial Aid 13 SECTION FOUR: Support Services 25 SECTION FIVE: NCAA Rules 34 SECTION SIX: Other Resources, Policies & Information 40 1 SECTION ONE: Introduction and General Information 2 Dear Student-Athlete: Welcome to a year of opportunities both on the playing field and in the classroom. We look forward to a successful year of Athletics at Northeastern University and we are proud to have you as one of our student-athletes. The Department of Athletics has three primary goals for the athletics program and all student-athletes: Classroom Success; Community Involvement; and, Competitive Excellence. During your time here we hope you will keep these goals in mind and help the Huskies achieve success in all three areas. A significant part of this handbook is dedicated to academic enhancement and compliance. Every student-athlete must strictly adhere to each area. Remember that failure to follow NCAA rules or University policy may cause you to lose the privilege of being a student-athlete and possibly your athletic scholarship. All information contained in the handbook is important and should serve as a guide concerning institutional athletic matters. The items addressed are a compilation of some basic information. There are additional rules and regulations that will be shared at mandatory compliance meetings, which will be held throughout the academic year. Please keep in mind that all of us associated with Northeastern Athletics are representatives of our University. Your actions both on and off the field reflect not only on yourself, but your teammates and Northeastern University as well. Congratulations and best wishes throughout the year! Sincerely, Peter Roby Director of Athletics and Recreation 3 NORTHEASTERN ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Northeastern University is a national, research university that is student-centered, practice oriented, and urban. In keeping with Northeastern University’s mission, the Department of Athletics & Recreation supports the institution by providing a comprehensive, high-quality intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation program. The Department is committed to excellence in offering inspiring athletic, educational, and personal development opportunities through the Department core values. The Department embraces the NCAA operating principles and its Conference’s regulations. In doing so, staff and student-athletes are expected to maintain the utmost integrity in the areas of ethical conduct, sportsmanship, academic performance, rules compliance, fiscal responsibility and commitment to equity. 4 NORTHEASTERN ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES Leadership Promoting and developing leadership in each student-athlete and staff member to create an environment where every person feels empowered to make a difference and achieve excellence. Critical Thinking Establishing critical thinking as an essential part of the educational process for both student-athletes and staff. Coach as Educator Creating the expectation that each coach will consider himself or herself an educator; not only of a particular sport, but of all aspects of the student-athlete experience. Appreciation of Difference Creating an environment where “difference” is not only accepted, but embraced as a vital part of the highest level of excellence. Community Service Recognizing and fulfilling the responsibility to serve the community in ways that positively impact the lives of people from all background. 5 POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Northeastern University is committed to providing equal opportunity to its students and employees, and to eliminating discrimination when it occurs. Northeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, and veteran status or disability status. Moreover, the University will not ignore any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. Nor will Northeastern condone any form of retaliatory activity against any person who brings a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or who cooperates in a complaint investigation. Handbooks containing the University’s nondiscrimination policies and its grievance procedures are available at 424 Columbus Place, or contact: Donnie Perkins, Dean and Director [email protected] If you have any questions about the application of nondiscrimination policies, please contact one of the following organizations. Regional Director Massachusetts Commission Equal Opportunity Commission Office for Civil Rights Against Discrimination 10th Floor, Room 1001 U.S. Department of (MCAD) One Congress St. Education One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02114 33 Arch St., Suite 900 Boston, MA 02108-1518 Boston, MA 02110 If you believe that you have been discriminated against or harassed in any way, please contact the following: Senior Associate Athletic Director OR The Office of Affirmative Action and Diversity (617) 373-8360 (617) 373-2133 6 STAFF DIRECTORY Administration Director of Athletics and Recreation Peter Roby (617) 373-8315 Senior Associate AD/SWA Regina Sullivan 373-8360 Assoc. AD – External Relations George Gardner 373-8948 Assoc. AD – Communications/Sports Info Matt McDonald 373-4154 Assistant Director of Operation Mike Winsor 373-8225 Director of Sports Medicine Ben Miller 373-8205 Assoc. Dir. of Strength & Conditioning Dan Boothby 373-6078 Assistant AD/Compliance & Enroll. Serv. Eric Nepomuceno 373-7792 Assistant Dir. of Compliance/S-A Welfare Justin Bell 373-2707 Faculty Athletics Representative Fred Wiseman 373-4562 Head Coaches Baseball Mike Glavine 373-3657 Basketball (Men) Bill Coen 373-7789 Basketball (Women) Kelly Cole 373-2702 Field Hockey Cheryl Murtagh 373-2828 Ice Hockey (Men) Jim Madigan 373-3376 Ice Hockey (Women) Dave Flint 373-4772 Rowing (Men) John Pojednic 373-8841 Rowing (Women) Joe Wilhelm 373-8875 Soccer (Men) Brian Ainscough 373-7581 Soccer (Women) Tracey Leone 373-4465 Swimming & Diving Roy Coates 373-2676 Track & Field/XC Cathrine Erickson 373-3555 Volleyball Ken Nichols 373-3556 Mailing Address Telephone Number Fax Number Department of Athletics (617) 373-2672 (617) 373-8988 219 Cabot Center Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115-5000 Other Important University Numbers University Switchboard (617) 373-2000 Admissions (617) 373-2200 Financial Aid (617) 373-3190 Registrar (617) 373-2300 7 CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS & ATHLETIC FACILITIES Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Baseball Men & Women’s Basketball Men & Women’s Cross Country Field Hockey Women’s Rowing Men and Women’s Soccer Women’s Swimming & Diving Men & Women’s Indoor/Outdoor Track Women’s Volleyball Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Men’s Rowing Hockey East Men’s Ice Hockey Women’s Ice Hockey Athletic Facilities Barletta Natatorium Swimming & Diving Henderson Boathouse Men & Women’s Rowing Matthews Arena Ice Hockey Basketball Parsons Field Baseball Soccer Solomon Court Basketball Volleyball Dedham Field Field Hockey For directions to any of our athletic facilities, you can call the Husky Hotline at (617) 373-GONU or visit our website at www.GONU.com. 8 Section Two: Student-Athlete Conduct 9 EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Northeastern University is a privilege afforded to a limited number of students. With this privilege come expectations and requirements for participation including, but not limited to, the following: ATHLETICS • Compete to your maximum effort. • Support fellow teams and student-athletes by demonstrating school spirit. • Promote and display good sportsmanship. The CAA sportsmanship policy states: a player or coach who is ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct/behavior will automatically be suspended for the next game. ACADEMICS • Make learning your first priority • Schedule classes and co-ops in accordance with Northeastern rules. • Maintain eligibility and progress towards your degree. • Enroll in at least 16 credit hours per semester. • Meet regularly with your academic advisor and Student Athlete Support Services advisor. • Make every effort to graduate on time. • Attend all classes. • Violation of these rules may result in suspension from team or loss of scholarship. Class Attendance/Missed Classes Student-athletes are expected to attend ALL classes while they are enrolled at Northeastern University. The student-athlete must notify his or her professors of any absence due to intercollegiate competition. This notification must be done in advance of the competition. The student-athlete remains responsible for any work missed and should make sure it is completed promptly. Student-athletes who have unexcused absences from classes may lose their scholarship and/or be ineligible for extra semesters of aid. Skipping class is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Some classes will be missed due to team competition. Every attempt will be made to keep missed classes to a minimum, but the following procedure should be used to communicate with the professor when a class must be missed: 1. The student-athlete should identify his or herself to each professor after the first or second-class meeting, providing his or her name and sport. 2. They are also to provide a travel letter, which includes the dates of home and away competition conflicting with