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
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SECTION ONE: Introduction and General Information
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Section Two: Student-Athlete Conduct
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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 normal classes sequences. Student-Athlete Support Services will distribute at team meetings at the beginning of each semester. Letters For conference championships and NCAA events will be provided as soon as possible prior to the dates of competition. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to give a copy of this letter to each professor and to determine which contests will conflict with class schedules. 3. Assignments or work to be made up should be solicited from professors before a scheduled missed class and make-up exams and quizzes are 13 subject to the approval of the instructor.
The Department of Athletics does not allow its coaches to schedule intercollegiate competition during final exam period. Allowable exceptions to finals week competition include conference or NCAA Championships. If student-athletes must miss their scheduled final exams in any course due to approved competition, the following policies must be observed: 1. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to discuss possible missed classes with professors early in the semester. 2. Student-athletes must make every effort to arrange to take exams early or immediately upon their return from trips. 3. If the above is not possible, student-athletes are encouraged to discuss with their professors the possibility of an incomplete grade for classes with permission to take exams during the following semester. 4. If this does not work, see the Director of Student-Athlete Support Services immediately. Academic Integrity: Northeastern University’s goal to foster an environment of honesty and academic integrity requires that student-athletes do their own work and neither gives nor receives assistance during quizzes, examinations or other class exercises. One form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism, which is the theft of ideas. If you have any doubts or questions in this regard, consult your instructor. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe.
PERSONAL CONDUCT • Follow all NCAA, University and team rules/regulations. • Agree to be subject to random drug tests, administered by Northeastern University and the NCAA. • Represent Northeastern in a positive manner at all times. • Demonstrate respect for coaches, administrators, peers, fans and the community. • Be actively involved with the community through community outreach programs. • Develop positive relationships between teams. • Maintain an atmosphere free of alcohol and other drug abuse. • Cooperate with the NU, conference, and NCAA staff during events and/or investigations. • Promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated. Misconduct by an NU employee or student-athlete is defined as “any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, unprofessional behavior or breach of law that discredits the University.” **Violation of the above rules may result in the loss of scholarship and eligibility** Gambling The NCAA and Northeastern University forbid the following: 1. Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team; 2. Accepting a bet on any of your institution’s teams; 3. Taking part in any organized gambling on intercollegiate athletics with any 13 individuals involved in organized gambling, and giving any information on your institution’s teams to anyone involved in gambling. 4. Soliciting or accepting a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has a tangible value. 5. Student-athletes are prohibited from participating in any gambling activities associated with professional sports contests. The penalty for breaking this rule is the loss of your eligibility and any athletic scholarship. This includes any sort of March Madness Pool for money, and fantasy leagues online.
Tobacco/Smokeless Tobacco According to the NCAA use of tobacco products are prohibited for all student- athletes and game personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition. Student-athletes breaking this rule will be withheld from competition. Social Media Policy for Student-Athletes I. Purpose Northeastern University (the University) recognizes and supports its student- athletes’ rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association, including the use of social media. However, every student-athlete must remember that playing and competing for the University is a privilege. Therefore, each student-athlete should not behave in a manner that might reflect poorly on themselves, their families, their teams, and Northeastern University. As a student-athlete, each individual has the responsibility to portray himself or herself, his or her team, and the University in a positive light at all times. Although student-athletes are not prohibited from using online social media sites or digital platforms, student-athletes must understand the potential pitfalls and dangers associated with such outlets. Part II of this policy is a list of best practices and guidelines which are intended to provide a framework for student- athletes to conduct themselves safely and responsibly online. Part III is the Athletic Department’s Policy pertaining to inappropriate and prohibited conduct. Part IV describes possible institutional action taken in response to designated prohibited conduct. II. Guidelines & Best Practices ♦ Think twice before posting. Everything you post is public information, any text or photo placed online is completely out of your control once it is placed online – even if you limit access to your site. ♦ Use caution when adding someone to your site. Many people are looking to take advantage of student-athletes or to seek connection with student- athletes to give themselves a sense of membership, or to obtain information about you, your teammates, or your team for the purpose of sports gambling or negative publicity. ♦ Be respectful. Be positive and treat others the way you would be treated.
13 ♦ Avoid topics typically considered to be objectionable or inflammatory (i.e., politics, religion etc.) ♦ Be honest. Be transparent, always tell the truth. ♦ Be professional and polite. ♦ Don’t post anything you wouldn’t openly say in the workplace. (i.e., comments about drug use, profanity, off-color or sexual humor, ethnic slurs, or personal insults). ♦ Be in the right state of mind when you make a post. Do not post when you’re angry, upset, or your judgment is impaired in any way. ♦ Remember that the internet is permanent. Even if you delete something, it’s still out there somewhere. ♦ Limit the posting of personal information. Do not post your home address, local address, telephone number, birthday, your whereabouts or team travel arrangements in order to minimize potentially being a victim of criminal activity. ♦ Be aware that employers, graduate school personnel and scholarship committees often review social media/networking sites as part of applicant evaluation. ♦ Remember: it is your responsibility to follow NCAA rules when posting content on a social media account. Ask if you are unsure. III. Athletic Department Policies: Inappropriate & Prohibited Conduct
The Athletic Department will not tolerate inappropriate content and behavior online. Inappropriate and prohibited conduct may include but is not limited to:
♦ Posting photos, videos, or comments showing the personal use or condoning the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs (i.e., no holding cans, bottles, or shot glasses etc.) ♦ Posting photos, videos, or comments that are of a sexual nature. This includes posting links to websites that contain such inappropriate material. ♦ Using inappropriate or offensive language in comments, videos or postings such as threats of violence and derogatory comments pertaining to race and/or gender. ♦ Northeastern University, including coaches and administrators, have the right to monitor your website. IV. Institutional Action Policy ♦ Any inappropriate activity or language found to be contained in a student- athlete’s profile according to the inappropriate and prohibited conduct outlined above, shall subject the student-athlete to an investigation and potential institutional discipline by the Department of Athletics and/or the CAA and/or the NCAA. Such disciplinary actions include but are not limited to the following: 13 o Temporary suspensions from the team until prescribed conditions are met. o Written notification from Director of Athletics or designee, outlining the policy and requiring that the inappropriate conduct be removed within 24 hours or the profile shall be deactivated. o Suspensions from social media activity for a prescribed period. o Suspension from the team for a prescribed period. o Indefinite suspension from the team.
Definitions:
Student-Athlete: a Northeastern University student who is enrolled full-time and participates in a varsity sport.
Social Media/Digital Platform: MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr, and Facebook. HAZING
Massachusetts state law expressly prohibits any form of hazing in connection with the initiation into a student organization or team, in addition to general hazing, and is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Both the principal organizer and any participants can face criminal charges.
M.G.L. c. 269, § 17: Whoever is a principal organizer or participant in the crime of hazing, as defined herein, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment.
The term “hazing” as used in this section and in sections eighteen and nineteen, shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such student or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, consent shall not be available as a defense to any prosecution under this action.
M.G.L. c. 269, § 18: Whoever knows that another person is the victim of hazing as defined in § 17 and is at the scene of such crime shall, to the extent that such person can do so without danger or peril to himself or others, report such crime to an appropriate law enforcement official as soon as reasonably practicable. Whoever fails to report such crime 13 shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
M.G.L. c. 269, § 19: Each institution of secondary education and each public and private institution of post-secondary education shall issue to every student group, student team or student organization which is part of such institution or is recognized by the institution or permitted by the institution to use its name or facilities...a copy of this section and § 17 and 18.
According to Northeastern’s Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, activities that would not be considered hazing and therefore acceptable would include agreeing to: maintain a specific GPA, comply with a dress-code for a team/organizational function, participate in volunteer community service, participate in a team/organizational trip, take an oath, or sign a contract of standards. Hazing is considered a Level II Violation of the Standards of Conduct and has the following punishment: A minimum sanction for any violations listed as level II would be probation. Repeated violations, multiple violations, or the severity of the misconduct may heighten the University’s response to suspension or expulsion from the University and/or cancellation of the Residence Hall and Dining License Agreement. In addition, students may be fined up to $200.
In conjunction with Massachusetts State Law, the Athletic Department’s penalty for breaking this law is the loss of your eligibility and any athletic scholarship, in addition to the possibility of any criminal charges, including fine and/or imprisonment. All student- athletes must read and sign the Hazing Policy at each team’s annual pre-season Compliance meeting.
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Section Three: Eligibility & Financial Aid
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Period of Participation If you are a qualifier out of high school, you have four seasons, per sport, of participation within five calendar years from the beginning of the semester in which you first registered full-time at any collegiate institution (four or two year college), regardless of your participation history.
Full-Time Status In order to be eligible to practice or compete you must be enrolled full-time, or be officially registered for co-op each semester. All athletes must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Questions regarding eligibility should be addressed to your coach or the Assistant AD - Compliance & Enrollment Services. Student-athletes are expected to be enrolled in 16 credit hours per semester. Do not drop any course without consulting your coach or Student-Athlete Support Services advisor.
Eligibility Paperwork You must complete the following forms to be eligible for practice or competition: • Northeastern Eligibility Form • Northeastern Drug Testing Consent Form • Northeastern Health Screening • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • NCAA Foreign Student Questionnaire: International Students • NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Registration • Northeastern Assumption of Risk Statement
Satisfactory Progress Academic progress of all student-athletes is reviewed by academic advisors at the end of each semester. Students are notified soon after final grades are posted if there are concerns about academic progress in any or all of the following areas: (1) overall GPA; (2) semester hours successfully completed; and (3) failing or near-failing grades in courses that are required for progress in the major.
Students at Northeastern maintain good academic standing when they meet the following criteria: (1) have an overall GPA of 1.800 at the end of their freshman year and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 at the end of each semester thereafter and (2) earn at least 12 semester hours in the semester just completed. Individual colleges may have additional requirements.
NCAA minimum credit requirements for satisfactory progress are as follows:
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester of full- time enrollment • Successfully complete a minimum of 18 credits in two consecutive semesters of full- time enrollment • Successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits before the third semester of full- time enrollment
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In addition, many programs require that specific courses be successfully completed to progress to the next year. Students who do not make satisfactory progress will not graduate with their class and may be withdrawn. For more information about additional academic progression standards for each college, program, or major, refer to the curriculum guidelines that can be found in the college sections of the undergraduate catalog.
Percentage of Degree Requirements Student-athletes are responsible for completing certain degree percentage requirements based on their terms of attendance. If student-athletes do not meet the requirements of their college at Northeastern, they will be ineligible to participate.
After 4 semesters of full time enrollment: 40 % towards degree After 6 semesters of full time enrollment: 60 % towards degree After 8 semesters of full time enrollment: 80 % towards degree
Grade Point Average Requirements NCAA minimum cumulative grade point average requirements are as follows: • 1.80 prior to entering third semester of full-time enrollment • 1.90 prior to entering fifth semester of full-time enrollment • 2.0 prior to entering seventh semester of full-time enrollment
*Each college within Northeastern University has its own standards and requirements for eligibility. Each student-athlete must meet regularly with their academic advisor to insure that they are making progress towards their degree within their own major and are in good academic standing.*
Transfer A student-athlete wishing to transfer must first speak with his/her coach to discuss the situation at hand and then discuss it with the Director of Compliance in order to request a release to speak to other colleges. If a release is denied, the student-athlete may request an appeal (Bylaw 14.5.5).
FINANCIAL AID
Terms of Athletic Scholarships Athletic scholarships are offered to student-athletes, within the guidelines prescribed by Northeastern and the NCAA. An athletic scholarship at Northeastern can be for a maximum of eight semesters and assumes that each student-athlete will participate in the co-op program. Any additional semesters must receive prior approval from the Senior Associate Athletic Director. Aid is awarded for two semesters per year (or fewer when student-athlete is on co-op); overloads/additional courses/additional semesters are not covered. Athletic scholarships are given on a one-year basis and may be renewed upon the recommendation of the coach. If your aid is not renewed you will be notified in writing by July 1 and you will have the opportunity to appeal this decision to a designated non- athletics body.
15 Non-Athletics Financial Aid Every student who is awarded financial aid in the form of an athletic scholarship is required to file a Financial Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the initial year he/she receives the scholarship. We ask students to complete this process so we may determine eligibility for a Pell Grant and State Scholarship Programs. If based on the information on the FAFSA a student is not eligible for either program the student will not be required to file a FAFSA in subsequent years. If a student is eligible for either program, the student will be required to file a FAFSA for each year receiving the scholarship. If the student is a partial scholarship recipient and wishes to be considered for campus based financial aid programs, a FAFSA must be filed each year. If you are unsure if you should file a FAFSA contact the Office of Student Financial Services (617-373-3190).
Post-Eligibility Aid If a student-athlete is receiving athletic aid for his/her fifth year (no eligibility remaining) he/she will be required to perform service for the University within the Department of Athletics. Requirements for hours to perform service as follows:
• 75-100 % scholarship/10 hours week • 50-74 % scholarship/8 hours week • 25-49% scholarship/5 hours week • 10-24% scholarship/3 hours week.
The first week of each semester, student-athletes must meet with the Assistant Director of Compliance and Student Welfare to set up a schedule. If the student-athlete does not want to work or does not show up for work, his/her athletic aid will be canceled. If a student- athlete has already received athletic aid for eight semesters he/she may apply for financial assistance through the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Degree Completion Program located at 187 Columbus Place. These funds are extremely limited.
Sanctions Student-athletes suspended from school, or athletic participation, for violating University and/or Department of Athletics policies or will be subject to immediate cancellation and/or non-renewal of their athletic scholarship
Any student-athlete who is placed on disciplinary probation by the University is immediately ineligible at the start of the probation period and is not eligible to receive athletic aid during this period. Student-athletes must complete all mandated actions imposed by the University and the Department of Athletics prior to reinstatement consideration. The Department of Athletics may withdraw athletic aid for any student- athlete who becomes academically ineligible to compete.
Reduction or Non-Renewal of Athletic Scholarship NCAA bylaw 15.3.4.2 (paraphrased) An athletic scholarship may be reduced or non-renewed at any time if the student- athlete does any of the following:
• Becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition.
16 • Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent, or financial aid agreement (either by not reporting for practice and/or other required events or after making token appearances as determined by the institution). • Engages in serious misconduct warranting strong disciplinary penalty. • Voluntarily withdraws from a sport for personal reasons.
The Director of Student Financial Aid will inform a student-athlete in writing if his/her scholarship is reduced or not renewed. If the student-athlete contends that the reduction or non-renewal is unjust, he/she has the right to appeal. The student-athlete must submit, in writing, a request for a formal appeal to the Director of Student Financial Aid.
STUDENT-ATHLETES HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISIONS REGARDING NON-RENEWAL OF ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP AND A RELEASE TO TRANSFER. SEE THE ASSOCIATE AD – COMPLIANCE & ENROLLEMENT SERVICES FOR PROCEDURES. NCAA Bylaws 15.3.5 and 14.5.5.2.10.1.
Procedures for Conducting a Hearing Appealing the Athletic Department’s Decision to Deny a Student-Athlete’s Request to be Contacted by another Institution about Transferring
According to NCAA regulations, if an institution decides to deny a student-athlete’s request to permit another institution to contact the student-athlete about transferring, the institution shall inform the student-athlete in writing that he/she has up until 10 business days to request a hearing to appeal this decision. This request should be sent to the Chairperson of the Hearing Committee (see below).
The hearing will be conducted by a Committee outside of the Athletics Department. This Committee shall conduct the hearing and provide written results of the hearing to the student-athlete within 15 business days of the receipt of the written request for a hearing. The student-athlete shall be provided the opportunity to actively participate (e.g., in person, via telephone) in the hearing. According to NCAA regulations, if the institution fails to conduct the hearing or provide the written results to the student-athlete within 15 business days, permission to contact the student-athlete shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission to the student-athlete.
The Chairperson of the Hearing Committee is Frederick Wiseman, Faculty Athletics Representative and Professor of Statistics (D’Amore-McKim School of Business). The other two members are: David Thornton, Director of Records and Commencement Services and Anthony Erwin, Dean of Student Financial Services. The request for the hearing should be sent to Professor Frederick Wiseman at [email protected] or by mail. Professor Frederick Wiseman 202 Hayden Hall Northeastern University 17 Boston, MA 02115 The hearing process will be governed by the following procedures:
A. Prior to the hearing, both parties, the student-athlete and the Athletics Department, shall provide written information and documentation to the Committee for review. The student-athlete should indicate why he/she is requesting a release and the Athletics Department shall indicate the reason(s) for denying the request. All such information and documentation will be shared with all parties. B. Both parties will be entitled to present the rationale for their respective positions in- person or by telephone to the Committee. Presentations will be delivered at separate times, and as determined by the Committee. C. At the hearing, the student-athlete may be accompanied by one advisor. This individual will not be permitted to address the Committee directly, but may advise the student-athlete. D. At its discretion, the Committee may request to meet with other individuals. E. Once a decision is rendered, the Compliance Office will be notified and the decision will be communicated to the student-athlete.
Procedures for Requesting a Hearing Appealing the Reduction or Non-Renewal
of Institutional Aid Based on Athletic Ability
In accordance with NCAA guidelines, a student-athlete has the opportunity for a hearing when institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletic ability is to be reduced or not renewed for the following academic year. The Appeals Panel only decides the issue related to the reduction or non-renewal of institutional financial aid based on athletic ability. The Appeals Panel does not make decisions regarding team membership or playing time.
The hearing opportunity generally proceeds as follows:
1. The Office of Student Financial Services shall notify the student-athlete, in writing, of the reduction or non-renewal of institutional financial aid based on athletic ability. a. The written notification includes the procedures for requesting a hearing before the Appeals Panel (this document). b. The written notification contains a copy, from the Department of Athletics, of the statement of reasons for the reduction or non-renewal of institutional aid based on athletic ability. 2. To request a hearing before the Appeals Panel, the student-athlete must notify the University’s Faculty Athletics Representative, who serves as the chairperson of the Appeals Panel, within ten (10) business days of the date of the reduction/non- renewal letter.
18 a. When requesting a hearing, the student-athlete may also provide the Appeals Panel with a statement or other evidence indicating why he/she believes that the reduction or non-renewal of the financial aid is not justified. 3. The Chairperson notifies other members of Appeals Panel of the student-athlete’s request for a hearing. 4. The Chairperson coordinates the Appeals Hearing, which consists of: a. A meeting with the student-athlete and his/her support persons. Attorneys are not permitted. b. A meeting with the Department of Athletics, typically represented by the student-athlete’s head coach. c. Meetings with other individuals, if any, deemed necessary, by the Appeals Panel. 5. The student-athlete and the Department of Athletics are notified of the decision in writing within ten (10) business days. 6. The decision of the Appeals Panel is final. 7. If the Appeals Panel decides that the reduction or non-renewal of aid is not justified, and the student-athlete is not asked to rejoin the team, the Athletic Director may require him/her to perform certain duties to continue receiving the institutional aid. Membership of Appeals Panel:
• Faculty Athletic Representative (Chairperson) • Senior Director University Financial Aid and Scholarships • Director of Records and Commencement Services, Office of the Registrar
If a member is unable to serve the Faculty Athletic Representative or his/her designee shall appoint a replacement.
Co-operative Education A student-athlete will not receive an athletic scholarship while on co-op. A student-athlete is eligible to practice and compete as long as they are officially registered for co-op and meet all applicable continuing eligibility standards.
Books Student-athletes with 100% full grants may receive books as part of their athletic award. They must pick up their prepackaged books or book voucher from the Department of Athletics In order to obtain the prepack and/or voucher, the student-athlete must present a copy of each of his/her course syllabi at the time of request. Book vouchers cover only required texts to be used in the pre-registered courses. Any reference materials are to be obtained at the cost of the individual. Supplies (e.g. pens, notebooks, computer supplies) are not covered. Proof of enrollment is required if books are needed for an additional course. Class packets are to be purchased by the student-athlete and the receipt must be brought to the athletics staff member coordinating book awards to process a refund for the cost of the packet.
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Summer School Policy In all sports, the awarding of financial aid will be at the discretion of the Director of Athletics or his designee. In conformance with NCAA rules, student-athletes are not permitted to receive summer financial aid, which exceeds the proportion of aid received during the academic year. Therefore, a non-scholarship student-athlete would not be eligible for any amount of athletic aid during the summer. Students not on a co-op cycle requiring summer school must complete a request for overload/extra course form that must be signed by the student-athlete’s head coach, SASS advisor and Senior Associate Director of Athletics.
Textbook Policy Those student-athletes on a full scholarship (100% full grant-in-aid) are eligible for a book voucher and may pick one up at the beginning of the semester in the Shanahan Academic Center. Book vouchers cover only required texts and required supplies to be used in the registered courses. Any reference materials are to be obtained at the cost of the individual. All general supplies (pens, notebooks, etc.) will be purchased by the individual and will not be covered by the book voucher. If books are required for an additional course, proof of enrollment will be necessary. Books must be returned to a SASS representative in the Shanahan Academic Center within 3 days following the student-athletes last final exam. If books are not returned, the student-athlete will not receive a voucher for the next semester. It is a violation for a student-athlete to sell, for personal profit those books purchased by the Department. This includes selling books back to the NU Bookstore or any other bookseller as well as selling books to other students. Any student-athlete found to be selling books for profit will not receive books form the Department of Athletics for the remainder of his/her matriculation at Northeastern in addition to any NCAA penalties they may encounter.
Student-athletes who receive books as part of their athletic scholarship must return the books to Student Academics Support Services at the end of each semester. If the books are not returned or paid for, the student-athlete will not receive books for the next semester. If a book is necessary for ongoing course work, it may be retained and returned at a later date with prior approval. Books not returned by graduation will be subject to an account hold.
Housing and Room & Board Awards and Policies The following policies apply to any student-athlete who has an athletic aid award that includes room and/or board:
! The actual dollar value for a dormitory room is set annually by the office of Financial Aid and administered by the Senior Associate Athletic Director. The student-athlete is responsible for any charge in excess of that value.
! If a student-athlete chooses to live off-campus, he/she MAY be entitled to a minimal stipend to cover room and board. The amount and availability of the off- 20 campus living stipend is subject to change each year. Therefore, student-athletes may not assume they will be entitled to a stipend or what the amount will be. The student-athlete must receive prior approval from his/her coach and the Senior Associate Athletic Director. The full meal plan option may be reduced to a lesser meal plan but must be done by the student-athlete through the appropriate University office and MyNeu prior to the start of fall semester. No student- athlete can reduce the meal plan for cash.
Freshmen student-athletes are bound to two semesters of University housing. Student- athletes may petition to break their License Agreement if they withdraw from the University or leave for an early co-op. The proper verification from the Registrar or Co- op Advisor must be provided to the Department of Residential Life. Any other violation of the Agreement will result in a termination fee. Please refer to your copy of “A Guide to Residence Hall Living,’ which you will receive on move-in day.
Upper class students must submit an application during the Spring Semester. Assignments will be based on each student’s housing lottery number and room chosen during the room selection portion of the process.
Student-athletes are required to place deposits for all semesters that they will not be covered by athletic aid. Student-athletes who are removed from housing for disciplinary reasons will not receive living stipends.
I. Application and Deposit Process Student-athletes must complete an application and submit a deposit with Residential Life in order to obtain a housing assignment. It is the responsibility of ALL student-athletes to fill out a housing application. Student-athletes on scholarship do not receive athletic aid for housing while on Co-op. Student-athletes removed from housing for disciplinary reasons will forfeit that portion of their scholarship, and are not entitled to a living stipend. II. Room Changes If a student is not able to select the type of room he/she prefers, he/she should read the second page of the housing assignment letter carefully. To learn more about the process, students should speak with the residential staff member living in the student’s building (RA or RD). This can be done after Move-in Day at the beginning of the semester. III. Withdrawal Process for Upper Class Students Any upper class student-athlete leaving a University residential hall is required to go through a formal checkout process with their in-hall residential staff. The procedure is as follows:
• Student-athletes must make an appointment with a residential staff member to go over their room condition form. • All of the student-athlete’s belongings must be removed from the room. • The room must be left in a clean and orderly fashion. • Keys to the room must be returned to the staff. • Student-athletes must fill out their withdrawal form with staff noting the date that the keys are returned. • Forwarding address should be on file with Residence Mail Service in 7 21 Speare Place (located in the basement of Stetson West Hall).
IV. Housing Charges for Students Withdrawing from Housing and the University Once a term begins, students are responsible for paying a certain portion of their housing cost for that term. If a student withdraws from the University and Housing, the housing cost will be adjusted based on the number of weeks the student lived on campus. For example, if a student withdraws during the second week of the term, he/she will be charged only the two weeks of the total housing charge for the semester. Essentially, a student’s bill is pro- rated for that amount of time that the student actually lived in the halls. Please note: Students who make a significant change in their co-op status or take a University Leave of Absence are charged in a similar fashion.
V. Housing Charges for Students Withdrawing from Housing Only Students who withdraw from housing only (not the University) for personal reasons are charged the full 100% cost of their housing for the term regardless of when they leave the residence halls. Students can petition this charge by submitting a written petition letter to the Department of Residential Life at 4 Speare Place explaining the details of their circumstance. Petitions will be reviewed and a student will receive an answer within 3-5 business days.
VI. Annual Food Allowances/Living Allowances As a recipient of an athletic scholarship, a student-athlete’s award contains an allowance for the cost of on-campus housing and/or food during specific academic semesters. It is important to note, however, that there are limits to the coverage. For each academic year, the Athletic Department establishes specific levels for which costs will be met.
" Housing: Maximum Allowance - $ (f r e s h m a n) $ (upper class) Should a student enter into a housing arrangement with a cost that exceeds this maximum allowance, it will be the student’s responsibility to pay for the difference prior to the start of the academic quarter. " Food: Maximum Allowance - $ This allowance represents the cost for a 19-meal plan. If a student’s coach allows a student to reduce his/her plan, he/she may opt for either a 15 or 10 meal plan. The difference in cost between the 19-meal plan and a 15 or 10 meal plan can be placed on a “Declining Balance Account.” A student is NOT allowed to place the remaining balance on his/her “Husky Account.” MEAL PLANS All student-athletes receiving a room and board scholarship are required to be on the University meal plan and/or the appropriate Husky Dollar equivalent. Students must sign up for their own meal plan on their MyNeu. Student-Athletes receiving 80% athletic financial aid or more need to email Ramon Downes to designate and confirm their meal plan.
The meal plans available to full scholarship athletes are as follows:
19 Meal Plan 15 Meal Plan 10 Meal Plan 5 Meal Plan 22
Note: Student-athletes must confirm their meal plan decisions prior to the fall semester. Student-athletes cannot begin the semester on a more expensive plan, drop down to a less expensive plan and transfer the difference in price over to their Husky Account. Student- athletes will receive the cost of their meal plan with “Declining Dollars” as the balance. No student-athletes may lower their meal plan and receive cash.
" Off C a m p u s Stipend - $ This stipend covers both room and board. It may be available only with prior approval from the Senior Associate Athletic Director. A student is NOT eligible for a living stipend if the student is ineligible for campus housing.
In addition to the housing and food, an athletic award will cover the standard full tuition and book fees. It will not cover any additional costs. For example, an athletic award does not cover any of the following: Course overloads, Library fines, Parking fees, Laboratory fees (except for Chemistry and Biology labs), Health Insurance, and Residence network fees
Please feel free to contact the Department of Athletics with any questions.
Extra Semester of School/Remedial Courses If a student-athlete needs an extra semester of school or additional courses (overload and/or summer school), he/she must receive prior written approval from his/her coach, SASS advisor, academic advisor, and the Senior Associate Athletic Director.
POLICY REGARDING REQUEST FOR EXTRA SEMESTER/OVERLOAD/EXTRA COURSES
Extra semesters, courses, or summer school will be only granted when necessary to graduate in the year of graduation or if necessary for eligibility in the sport season. If a student-athlete has not applied him or herself during the school year and brought on the need for additional credits, he/she may not be granted the extra coursework. If a student- athlete can complete the requirements during the normal academic semesters they must do so. All requests are at the discretion of the athletic department and subject to budgetary constraints.
Generally, an athletic scholarship covers two semesters for freshmen, transfer students, and seniors (if needed), and one semester per academic year for co-op years, with a maximum of eight semesters. Each Scholarship covers only a typical course load for each student-athlete’s major. Any deviation from this must receive prior approval as set forth below: • Before any student-athlete can receive an overload, extra semester or extra courses, they must discuss this with their coach and receive written approval from the coach. • The student-athlete must then discuss their status and program planning with Student-Athlete Support Services. • No student-athlete can get an overload, extra semester or extra courses without the recommendation of the student’s Academic Advisor in conjunction with 23 Student-Athlete Support Services. • Student-Athlete Support Services will review the student’s academic records with the Academic advisor in order to determine if extra courses are necessary and to insure that only required courses are taken. • If Student-Athlete Support Services finds that an overload, extra semester, or extra courses are warranted, then a recommendation will be forwarded to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for review. • Upon budgetary and necessity review, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics may approve the request.
NCAA Special Assistance Fund If a student-athlete receives a Pell Grant or is Pell Grant eligible as part of a financial aid package, a student-athlete may be eligible to receive funding from the NCAA Student- Athlete Opportunity Fund to cover certain expenses. The following is the category of expenses that may be covered:
• Medical expenses not covered by insurance for non-athletic injuries • Travel expenses for immediate family members to be present in the event of an emergency • Expenses for essential clothing up to $500 • Travel home for a holiday • Academic course supplies (not books) up to $100 - tangible items such as computers and calculators must be required on course syllabus.
Prior approval from the Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Welfare must be received for reimbursement. Funds are limited each year and are subject to approval by the Colonial Athletic Association.
STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT
NCAA Rule 15.2.6 - Employment Earnings from a student-athlete’s on or off-campus employment that occurs at any time is exempt and not counted in determining a student-athlete’s grant-in-aid or in the institutions financial aid limitations, provided:
a. The student-athlete’s compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained because of athletics ability; b. The student-athlete is compensated only for work actually performed; and c. The student-athlete is compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services
For any question regarding this rule please contact the Assistant Director of Compliance or Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance.
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SECTION FOUR: SUPPORT SERVICES
25 Student-Athlete Welfare
Northeastern University Athletics, under the direction of Athletics Director Peter Roby, makes student-athlete welfare a priority. Student-Athlete Welfare initiatives encompass the mission of the intercollegiate athletics program by placing an emphasis on the development of the student-athlete as a whole, as well as the experience they will have during their time at Northeastern University. The department strives to meet the needs of the student-athlete in accordance with Northeastern's goal of being a student-centered institution.
The major components include a Student-Athlete Orientation welcome, career preparation for students prior to graduation, community involvement in alignment with creating a culture of service as a department, trainings, speakers, awareness, opportunities, student-athlete events and continued involvement for students who are no longer competing. The Athletics Department strives to assist in student development both as athletes and as people. After graduation, the program encourages continued involvement with Northeastern Athletics to assist in creating a positive environment for future Huskies.
For further information, see Assistant Director of Compliance & Student-Athlete Welfare.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee comprised of student- athlete representatives. At least two student-athletes are selected as delegates from each team and to serve at least a one-year term. SAAC holds elections of officers in the spring, and in the fall sets forth an agenda for the academic year.
The mission of the Northeastern University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to provide a vehicle for effective communication between student-athletes and the athletic department administration; provide leadership opportunities; create a sense of community within the Athletic Department; encourage participation in University programming; promote a positive student-athlete image; promote varsity athletics on campus and in the community, engage student-athletes in programs that reinforce the Athletic Department’s ideals of Classroom Success, Community Involvement, and Competitive Excellence; and promote the overall development of the student-athlete as a person in order to enhance the student-athlete experience.
Serving on SAAC is a valuable leadership opportunity that can enhance your athletic experience. A male and female SAAC representative will be chosen to represent Northeastern at the CAA conference SAAC meetings where you can connect with student- athletes from other conference institutions while providing valuable feedback to the conference.
It is strongly encouraged that the membership of SAAC be reflective of the student- athlete population by race and gender. Any student-athlete wishing to become 26 involved may contact Justin Bell, Assistant Director for Compliance and Student Athlete Welfare. SAAC is comprised of 2 representatives from each team. SAAC members must be academically eligible, must not be in academic jeopardy, and are expected to attend monthly meetings.
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
Academic Advisors All students are assigned an advisor in their major. A student may also contact the head advisor in his/her department if the student’s own advisor is unavailable any particular semester. Each year all student-athletes should meet with their Academic Advisors in the Dean’s Office.
Financial Aid, 356 Richards Hall, (617) 373-3190 The Financial Aid office provides a full range of services that helps undergraduate students finance their education. The financial aid staff can help students determine whether or not they are eligible for traditional federal, state, or institutional financial assistance. In addition, the office provides information and services on alternate sources of financial assistance. In addition to helping students explore their financial options, the office can help students keep track of various rules and requirements. Before making a change to academic status students should contact a financial aid counselor to discuss the impact those changes might have on financial aid eligibility.
Office of Insitutional Diversity and Inclusion, 716 Columbus Place Room 424, (617) 373-2133 The mission of the OIDIis to lead and promote the University’s commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, social justice and a climate of inclusion on and beyond campus. The office furthers this mission through compliance with state and federal laws, development of programs and policies, outreach to external organizations, and services to students, faculty, staff, and the community. The office advises and assists the President, senior administrators, and the campus community to implement leadership strategies that advance diversity and contribute to the university.
Latino Student Cultural Center, 104 Forsyth Street (617) 373-5845 The LSCC provides a connection for a wide range of programs and services for NU students. There are a variety of workshops including financial aid, graduate studies, study skills, career development, and cultural programming such as Las Cenas Socioculturales / Sociocultural Luncheons in winter and spring quarters. The LSCC provides resources for academic counseling and academic, personal and professional mentoring. It is also a link to the Latin American Student Organization (LASO). The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), the Latin American Law Student Association (LaLASA) and the Society of Latino Alumni (SOLA).
The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute, 40 Leon Street, (617) 373-3143 The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute provides support for all students with the special emphasis on those of African American and Hispanic descent in the areas of academic, cultural, and personal development.
27 Special Support Programs, 307 Ell Hall, (617) 373-2787 The Office of Special Support Programs (SSP) offers counseling, guidance, and support to all students of color at Northeastern. It also monitors the performance of freshman students of color and assists them in maintaining good academic standing. The office coordinates the Legacy 2000 Mentoring/Retention Program, which provides each Black and Latino/a freshman with a faculty and student mentor for their first year. Legacy mentors help new students navigate freshman year and are available whenever students need direction or assistance.
Counseling Center, 302 Ell Student Building, (617) 373-2142 Whenever you are feeling anxious or upset, or you need to talk about personal problems or career plans with someone other than a friend, pick up the phone and call the Counseling Center for an appointment. The counselors can help you:
• Deal with the difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression • Plan a career • Resolve personal loss or life adjustment problems • Choose an appropriate undergraduate major • Develop satisfying interpersonal relationships • Improve study skills • Work on alcohol or drug related problems
The center provides short-term counseling through which you can share common concerns with other students. Some groups in the past have focused on topics such as:
• Assertiveness training • Study Skills • Interpersonal Relationships • Surviving family conflict
Applications are available at the center for certain academic tests, including the GMAT, the LSAT and the GRE. Some tests, such as the MAT and the CLEP, are administrated by the center. The center also offers standardized testing for interests, aptitude, and personality as a part of the career counseling process. Records kept by the center are confidential. The center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
Sexual Harassment Network (617) 373-2133 Members of the Sexual Harassment Network have received training in applicable law, University policy and procedures, and communication and crisis intervention. All members are University employees and serve on a voluntary basis. They can answer questions about sexual harassment, help students sort out and review a particular incident, talk to students about their feelings, talk to students about how to cope with a particular situation and refer students to other resources. In addition, members can advise students of the options they have to resolve a complaint informally. If informal options fail to stop the harassment, members are available to review the formal grievance procedure with students and assist in filing a complaint. Call the Office of Affirmative Action for a list of members. 28
The Disability Resource Center, 20 Dodge Hall, (617) 373-2675 If students have disability-related special needs the Disability Resource Center (DRC) can help. The center offers a range of support services that help eliminate the competitive disadvantages created by a disability. Services are individually tailored for each student.
If a student has a learning disability, he/she may receive support services in two ways. If a student requires minimal assistance, he/she can register for general services. If a student needs ongoing, one-on-one assistance, he/she can apply to the Learning Disability Program (LDP).
Career Services, 101 Stearns Hall, (617) 373-2430 The primary mission of the Department of Career Services is to assist all students, alumni, and members of the Northeastern University community to develop and implement successful career plans. Depending on individual needs, career counseling might include planning a career, developing effective job search strategies or participating in videotaped mock interviews. Individual career counseling is by appointment. Walk-in 15 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and include a resume and cover letter critiques and questions.
Other services available include seminars, for credit courses, career expose on campus recruiting, alumni/ae network, and resume matching. Information that may be obtained in the Career Resource Center include current job listings, job search guides, occupational information, employer videos and files, network contacts and access to the internet.
Spiritual Life Office, 203 Ell Student Building, (617) 373-2728 The Spiritual Life Office serves, supports, and nurtures the spiritual well being of those within the Northeastern community. Through the various spiritual groups affiliated with Northeastern University, students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to socialize and to enrich their understanding and appreciation of their faith and that of others.
University Life Programs, 4 Speare Hall, (617) 373-2814 The resident advisors provide educational programs to augment and support the traditional academic curriculum for all resident students. These programs are presented at a minimum of once every semester and cover such topics as substance abuse, first aid, safety and spiritual life at Northeastern.
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society, 101 Belvidere (617) 373-4025 The mission of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society is to utilize the power and appeal of sport; working locally, nationally and globally to identify and address social problems in sport and in society. We conduct research, develop programs that offer solutions and educate and advocate on emerging issues. Some of Sport in Society's offerings are as follows:
Violence Prevention and Diversity (VPD) is the over-arching umbrella for four human rights educational programs offered by Sport in Society. Project Teamwork’s (PTW) 29 mission is to raise the awareness of young people around the issues of inequality and discrimination, teach practical conflict resolution skills, and empower them to make positive changes in society. Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) works to raise awareness about the level of men’s violence against women, challenge the thinking of mainstream society, open dialogue between men and women, and inspire leadership by empowering people with concrete options to effect change. The Disability in Sport (DIS) program advances access, inclusion, equality, respect, legitimacy and opportunity for people with disabilities in sport and in society. Athletes for Human Rights (AHR) will direct attention to the role of athletes and sport in the promotion of human rights as well as the recognition of human rights issues within the arena of sport itself.
Our five Urban Youth Sports (UYS) programs focus on improving the health and well-being of urban youth through physical activity and healthy development initiatives. Health Connection focuses on helping urban youth make the connection between being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle. The Junior Coaches Academy (JCA) provides additional sports related opportunities for students in grades nine to twelve and a standard for effective coaching. As student-athletes age, the sports opportunities available to them decrease. JCA creates more opportunities for youth interested in alternative ways of participating in sports by teaching them leadership skills that make it possible for them to seek employment as junior coaches. More than 400 Boston youths benefit from the low- cost, high intensity sport of Double Dutch due to the Double Dutch League of Massachusetts (DDLM). Through the DDLM children of all ages and backgrounds are given the opportunity to attend a demonstration, participate in a mini-camp, and compete in two tournaments every year. In collaboration with the National Consortium for Academics and Sports, the Degree Completion Program (DCP) enables former Northeastern University student-athletes to complete their education in exchange for community service. Athletes in Service (AIS) acts as an organizational resource to connect Northeastern student-athletes directly with underserved youth in the city.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Staff Team Physician Dr. Gian Corrado (617) 373-2772 Director of Sports Medicine Ben Miller (617) 373-8205 Director of Sports Performance Art Horne (617) 373-8913 Orthopedic Consultant Minider Kocher Assistant Athletic Trainers Cheryl Blauth (617) 373-8221 Stephanie David Garrett Chin Liz Cilia Krystin Ojala
Sports Medicine services are available for Northeastern student-athletes at the primary facility in 107 Cabot. Additional facilities are operated at Matthews Arena and Parsons Field during scheduled practices and events. Sports Medicine staff assists athletes in a facility equipped with state of the art equipment allowing for the provision of
30 contemporary athletic training services. Sports Medicine staff members provide emergency care and injury prevention, evaluation and treatment, and comprehensive rehabilitation services for athletic injuries. A team of physicians from a variety of medical specialties provides medical support, and assures that athletes receive necessary medical care. Timely access to quality medical specialists is of special benefit to student-athletes competing at Northeastern University. Athletes must receive a referral from a Sports Medicine staff member to consult with a physician on site.
When injuries occur, our Sports Medicine staff works closely with the injured athlete, his/her coaches, and strength and conditioning staff to assure a safe and expeditious return to play. It is expected that student-athletes will report injuries to the Sports Medicine staff as soon as possible, and that all instructions for follow-up care will be followed. Timely communication with Sports Medicine staff of any concern, questions, or problems is of utmost importance. All communication will be kept confidential unless permission is given by the athlete to discuss with appropriate individuals.
Prior to Participation 1. All student-athletes must obtain a physical examination when entering Northeastern University prior to athletic participation. A copy of this examination is kept on file at University Health and Counseling Services and in Sports Medicine. 2. Student-athletes must complete a Health Screening form and provide current insurance information each year, which is reviewed by a Sports Medicine staff member. This screening process must be completed prior to becoming eligible to participate in any practice or competition.
Access to Services • Student-athletes may access Sports Medicine services by appointment during hours of operation. • Weekend access must be scheduled to coincide with events and practice times. • Those who drop in without a scheduled appointment will be assisted when staff is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Hours of operation during non-academic and summer sessions will be posted. • Student-athletes must comply with all instructions and facility rules to maintain the privilege of access to Sports Medicine services. • Normal operating hours are lO AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are available by appointment. • Orthopedic Clinics and General Medical Clinics are arranged weekly with the Sports Medicine Staff. • Any time student-athletes are treated at an outside medical facility, the Sports Medicine Staff must be notified as soon as possible
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The cost of the student health insurance plan offered by Northeastern is not included in an athletics scholarship. To help supplement the care and expense of athletics related injuries, current student-athletes may apply annually for financial assistance to cover the cost of this insurance. Requests will be considered and approved at the discretion of the Athletics department. Financial and medical need will be primary factors of consideration while all applications are subject to available financial resources.
All Northeastern students must provide proof of insurance or purchase the Northeastern University Student Health Insurance Plan (NUSHIP), which is available to all students for an annual fee. Students must go to their MyNEU account and waive the NUSHIP insurance with proof of another primary policy, or they will automatically be enrolled in and billed for NUSHIP. Student-athletes who elect to use private insurance coverage may be required to obtain treatment within their insurance network, and this may delay access to immediate diagnostic information and care. All student-athletes who are injured during a practice or competition and whose primary coverage does not cover the necessary treatment will be covered by a secondary policy provided by NU Athletics and the University Risk Management. An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and invoice must be provided for payment of said expenses and an injury report must have been filled within 90 days of the injury by the sports medicine staff. Foreign student-athletes are required to enroll in NUSHIP or have a US-based policy.
Student-athletes must submit their insurance information annually.
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24-hour emergency services are available through: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- West Campus Berenson Emergency Department One Deaconess Road Brookline, MA 617-754-2400
Non-Emergency Services: University Health and Counseling Services- Physician services available by appointment, with limited walk-in services available. Located in 135 Forsyth Hall. Phone – 617-373- 2772.
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8AM – 5PM Tuesday, Thursday 8AM – 8PM Saturday and Sunday Closed
After Hours Non-Emergency Services: New England Baptist Hospital 125 Parker Hill Avenue Boston, MA 617-754-55544 32 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
Student-athletes who desire confidential referral for mental health services on an emergency or non-emergency basis may consult with a sports medicine staff member.
Alcohol and Other Drug Testing and Supplement Use Student athletes may receive confidential consultation in regards to supplement use, medications, or other substances of concern. Sports Medicine staff is available to consult with any student-athlete in regard to drug testing or individualized alcohol or other drug education. Northeastern and the NCAA recommend against the use of any supplement unless prescribed by a licensed physician.
Substance Abuse Program The NCAA and Northeastern University test student-athletes for drugs (performance enhancing drugs, street drugs and steroids).
Education Student-athletes are required to attend educational programs addressing topics designed to facilitate positive college experiences and continued education, including drug/alcohol use, diversity, and other relevant subjects. Attendance is mandatory, and student-athletes missing scheduled programs will be sanctioned by the Associate AD – Compliance & Enrollment Services . This may include sitting out of competitions and/or community service.
Counseling Drug/Alcohol counseling may be obtained on a voluntary or mandatory basis. All information regarding counseling referrals will remain confidential.
NCAA Drug Testing The NCAA requires year-round drug testing, including during the summer months..The first positive test will result in a one-year loss of eligibility and mandatory re-testing. A second positive test will result in permanent ban from competition. The NCAA may test all sports when at post-season championships.
University Drug Testing Procedures o Level 1 Offense – Thirty day suspension (or 10% of all competitions), mandatory counseling and mandatory re-tests that provides a negative result prior to being reinstated. Results will not be presented to the NCAA. o Level Two Offense: Ineligible for competition up to 90 days and notification of repeated violations proceed to OSCCR. o Level Three Offense: Permanent suspension and revocation of all athletic aid.
For a complete overview of the University’s drug testing program, a copy of the Program for Alcohol and other Drug Education and Testing in Intercollegiate Athletics may be obtained from the Sports Medicine Staff.
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Section Five: NCAA Rules
34 NCAA REGULATIONS
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has many rules which apply to student-athletes. Some important regulations are summarized below.
Advertising & Publicity (use of student-athlete name/picture) The following NCAA rule applies to all student- athletes:
"Subsequent to becoming a student-athlete, an individual shall not be eligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics if the individual accepts any remuneration for or permits the use of his or her name or picture to directly advertise, recommend or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service of any kind or receives remuneration for endorsing a commercial product or service through the individual's use of such product or service."
The rule applies to appearances on radio and television as well as other media. This means a student-athlete may not endorse any commercial product or service. It does not apply to individual or squad pictures which are used on posters, game programs, schedule cards or promotional brochures issued by the Athletics Department or other areas of the University.
Agents Any time a student-athlete deals with an agent, eligibility can be severely jeopardized. It is imperative that student-athletes and their family and friends have no interaction with agents or representatives of agents.
An “agent” could be a certified sports agent, a local business person, a family friend (or lawyer), or a loyal Northeastern supporter. If a student-athlete enters into an agreement (written or oral) with an agent, whether or not money is accepted or promised, the student- athlete will lose eligibility. A student-athlete should not accept any items from an agent or anyone representing an agent. Doing so could forfeit all remaining eligibility. Again, this applies to the student-athlete and his/her family and friends.
Amateurism NCAA regulations prohibit student-athletes from trading on their athletic skills or reputation for pay. Amateur status is very important to protect because NCAA eligibility is at stake. It is important for student-athletes to know that they: • Cannot participate in sport for pay. • Cannot receive prize money that is based on participation or placement in a competition. In some cases expense money can be received. Student-athletes must check with a coach or the Athletics Compliance Office before accepting anything. • Cannot win prizes as a result of athletic skills unless it is done through a promotional contest and all contestants are selected at random. • Cannot have names or pictures used in an advertisement for a business. • Can give lessons on a "fee-for-lesson" basis in some limited circumstances. o A student-athlete may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in his or her sport on a one-on-one fee-for-lesson 35 basis, provided institutional facilities are not used; playing lessons shall not be permitted; the institution maintains documentation of the recipient of the lesson(s) and the fee for the lesson(s) provided during any time of the year; and the compensation is paid by the lesson recipient (or the recipient's family) and not another individual or entity. The student-athlete may not use his or her name, picture or appearance to promote or advertise the availability of such fee-for-lesson sessions. Check with a coach or the Athletics Compliance Office before becoming involved in this activity.
Charitable & Promotional Activities Student-athletes are encouraged to participate in campus and community charitable and promotional activities. However, certain restrictions are applicable and permission must be granted by the Director of Athletics before participation in certain events. Contact the Athletics Compliance Office for more information.
Activities that would be included under this requirement are appearances at charity or non- profit organization (including NU and NU Athletics) events, visiting an elementary school, appearing on an athletics or campus sponsored calendar, poster, schedule card, etc, fund raising walk-a-thons, Habitat for Humanity housing projects, elementary and middle school reading programs.
Equipment & Awards It is impermissible for student-athletes to sell or exchange any item received for intercollegiate athletics participation (e.g. athletics equipment or an athletics award), even if the student-athlete's name or picture does not appear on the item. This is considered the same as receiving cash or other impermissible benefits directly and is a violation which could seriously affect eligibility.
Extra Benefits An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or booster to provide a student-athlete (or his/her family or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. These would include, but are not limited to, tangible items such as clothes and gifts, free or reduced cost services (e.g. photo copying), co-signing a loan, etc. Receipt of a benefit by a student-athlete is not a violation if it is demonstrated the same benefit is available to the student body or a particular segment of the student body (e.g. foreign students, minorities) or determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. A student-athlete may receive an occasional home-cooked meal from a booster or faculty/ staff member of the institution. A student-athlete can receive reasonable local transportation on an occasional basis from staff members (this does not include the loan of a vehicle). Permissible academic and support services include tutoring, student development, career counseling and computer support. It is not permissible for student- athletes to receive any items of value from any individual or group for any reason.
Outside Competition & Summer Participation Generally, all student-athletes are prohibited from participating on "outside" teams in their sport during the academic year, although there are some exceptions. A student- athlete should not commit to an outside team until discussing the situation with his/her coach or the Athletics Compliance Office. 36 Playing & Practice Seasons Each sport has a specific "Playing Season" (for practice and competition). Any time outside of the playing season is "Out of Season."
Playing Seasons, depending on the sport, are limited to 132 days, 144 days or 156 days. Activities traditionally considered “practice" (i.e. utilizing the equipment of the sport and doing specific sport related drills), generally can only take place during the "Playing Season.” Participation (contests, practice and meetings) during the "Playing Season" is limited to 20 hours a week and four hours a day. There must be one day off each week and the required "day off" is not counted among the 132/144/156 noted above. A contest, regardless of the actual playing time (including routine pre-game practice and/or warm-ups), counts as 3 hours. With the exception of the fall sports (cross country, field hockey, football, soccer and volleyball) practice or required conditioning cannot start before the first day of fall classes.
Out of Season Practice is primarily limited to conditioning and weight lifting programs for not more than eight hours per week and there must be two days off each week. Coaches may be present to supervise conditioning activities. Specific sport skill instruction is permitted under limited conditions for no more than two hours each week. All skill instruction must be included in the eight hours. Student-athletes may voluntarily practice "out of season,” but a coach cannot be present or give instructions (this includes the summer). Class cannot be missed for practice, unless the practice is in conjunction with an away-from- home contest. Practice following a contest is prohibited.
Practice Activities Include: • Field, floor, in-pool or on-court activity • Setting up offensive or defensive alignments • Lecture or discussion of strategy related to the sport • Activities utilizing equipment related to the sport • Discussion or review of game films or video related to the sport
Reporting Rules Violations An important aspect of NCAA compliance is self-reporting violations. It is virtually impossible to not, at some time, inadvertently violate some NCAA rule. Self-reporting violations reflects a solid program of institutional control. The Athletics Department encourages all student-athletes to report all possible rule infractions. These reports can be made in total confidence to any athletics administrator or the Faculty Athletics Representative.
Student-Athletes & the Recruiting Process Within preset limits student-athletes can play an important part in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. The following is a list of the “Do’s and Don’ts” of student-athlete participation in the recruiting process and a list of rules pertaining to hosting prospective student-athletes on official visits. 37
Student-Athletes CAN: • Host prospects during their official visits; • Write letters to prospects. However, letters cannot be written until September 1 of the prospect's junior year in high school. Coaches may not require (or ask) student-athletes to write to prospects and the institution cannot pay for the stationary or mailing of the letters; • Have contact with prospects off campus as long as such contact is incidental and not at the direction of a member of coaching staff for recruiting purposes; • Receive telephone calls from a prospect after July 1, following the prospect's junior year in high school. The calls must be made at the prospect's expense (no collect calls).
Student-Athletes CANNOT: • Write letters to prospects at the direction (or request) of the coaches; • Have contact off campus with prospects for recruiting purposes at the direction (or request) of the coaches; • Make telephone calls to prospects, if the calls are made at the direction of a coaching staff member or financed by the institution or its boosters; • Give a prospect any tangible item of value (e.g. team t-shirt, cap, team poster, media guide, schedule card, etc.);
Student-Athletes Serving as Official Visit Hosts: • Only one student-athlete can serve as the official host for a prospect making an official visit. Other student-athletes may be involved in entertaining a prospect, but they are not considered "official hosts." • Only one student host (per prospect) can be provided free meals during the official visit. Additional student-athletes may attend the dinner, but they must pay for their own meals. If two or three prospects are taken to dinner, at the same time a like number of student-athlete hosts may accompany them and receive a free meal. • The institution may provide the official host up to $30 per day ($60 maximum for the 48 hour visit) to be used for all actual and necessary expenses for reasonable entertainment for the prospect, the prospect's parents and/or the prospect's spouse. The institution cannot provide entertainment expenses for a prospect's siblings or friends. [NOTE: The $30 is the NCAA limit; the institution or sport program can set an amount below that limit.] • If additional student-athletes accompany the official host and the prospect, the "host money" can be used for their expenses as well. However, the $30 cannot be increased to cover the additional people. • Total expenses for entertainment may not exceed the $30 per day (or a total of $60 for a two-day visit) maximum. If a particular form of entertainment were to cost more than $60 (for the prospect or prospect and host combined), that entertainment would not be permitted. • Official hosts cannot supplement the $30 allowance with their personal funds. However, other student-athletes accompanying the prospect and host may utilize personal funds rather than the host money. 38 • The $30 cannot be used to purchase souvenirs or momentos. • Entertainment is restricted to a 30-mile radius of campus. • The institution or its boosters cannot provide a student host or prospect a vehicle to be used during an official visit. A host can use his or her personal vehicle for entertainment purposes within allowable limits.
Summer Camps, Clinics & Giving Lessons From each sports team, student-athletes may be employed as counselors in camps or clinics, as long as the student-athlete does not participate in organized practice activities and the Director of Athletics gives prior approval to the student-athlete's employment arrangement. The student-athlete must perform duties that are of a general supervisory character and any coaching or officiating assignments shall represent not more than one- half of the student-athlete’s work time. A student- athlete who only lectures or demonstrates at a camp/clinic may not receive compensation for his or her appearance at that camp/clinic. Compensation provided to the student-athlete shall be commensurate with the going rate for camp or clinic counselors of like teaching ability and camp or clinic experience.
In the sport of football, it is not permissible for an institution to employ a member of its football team with remaining eligibility as a counselor in its football camp or clinic. In football camps other than those conducted by the student-athlete's institution, not more than one football student-athlete with remaining eligibility from any one Division I institution may be employed. It is permissible for a football student-athlete to be employed in a diversified camp (a camp that offers a diversified experience without an emphasis on instruction, practice or competition in any particular sport), including a diversified camp conducted by the student-athlete's institution, provided not more than one football student-athlete from any one Division I institution is employed. Coaches may not assemble members of an institution's athletics team for demonstration purposes only, in conjunction with a sports camp or clinic that occurs outside the playing season in the student-athletes' sport. A coach cannot require that a student-athlete work in or demonstrate at a camp or clinic.
A student-athlete is not permitted to conduct his or her own camp or clinic. However, he or she may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in his or her sport on a one-on-one fee-for-lesson basis, provided institutional facilities are not used, playing lessons shall not be permitted, the institution maintains documentation of the recipient of the lesson(s) and the fee for the lesson(s) provided during any time of the year, and the compensation is paid by the lesson recipient (or the recipient's family) and not another individual or entity. Should the instruction involve more than one individual at a time, it would be permissible as long as instruction to each individual is comparable to the instruction that would be provided during a private lesson. The student-athlete may not use his or her name, picture or appearance to promote or advertise the availability of such fee- for-lesson sessions.
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Section Six: Other Resources, Policies & Information
40 CAA INTRACONFERENCE TRANSFER RULE (Applies to all CAA Sports, except Football)
Pre-Matriculation: The CAA Intraconference Transfer Rule applies to an incoming student- athlete that has signed a valid National Letter of Intent (NLI) with a CAA institution. A prospective student-athlete who signs a valid NLI with a CAA institution but subsequently enrolls at a different CAA institution must fulfill two academic years of residence prior to being certified eligible to compete.
Post-Matriculation: The CAA Intraconference Transfer Rule applies to a student-athlete in a conference sport that has ever been the recipient of athletically-related financial aid at a CAA institution. If the student-athlete decides to transfer within the conference he/she must fulfill two academic years of residence prior to being certified eligible to compete at the second CAA institution.
Exceptions: The CAA Intraconference Transfer Rule does not apply in these situations:
1. The rule does not apply to a student-athlete that has never received athletically-related financial aid at the first CAA institution.
2. The rule does not apply when the first CAA institution drops the sport in which the student-athlete has participated.
[Adopted: March 6, 1989; Revised: July, 1999, June 3, 2004, June 8, 2005, re-written June 6, 2012]
If you have questions about this information contact Kathleen Batterson, CAA Senior Associate Commissioner. Email: [email protected] Office: 804.525.1213.
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & WEIGHT ROOM
Athletic Equipment Staff Sandra Menee Equipment Manager (617) 373-2669 (617) 566-5956 Matt Nareski Equipment Manager (617) 373-7934
Equipment It is the responsibility of every student-athlete to return issued equipment in good condition. Athletes will be financially responsible for each piece of issued equipment until it is returned. If equipment is not returned, students will be billed for the replacement cost. No new equipment will be issued until all lost equipment is paid for. A flag may be placed on your student account preventing you from registering or graduating.
Weight Room Staff 41 Dan Boothby Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning (617) 373-6078 Mike Zawilinski Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning (617) 373- 2047
Weight Room Policies • Proper attire/footwear required (i.e. sneakers, shorts, T-shirt, sweat suit). • No bags, jackets, or headphones are allowed in the weight room. • No leaning weights against other equipment or walls. • No leaving weights on the floor. • Use weights located near equipment being used and return weights to proper position on rack. • No dropping weights or equipment on floor after use. • Return dumbbells to the proper place on the dumbbell rack after use. • Keep dumbbells in dumbbell area. • No moving equipment around the room. • Conduct yourself properly while in the weight room. • Refrain from vulgar language or actions while using the weight room. • Failure to follow these rules will result in suspension from the weight room.
SPORTS INFORMATION & MEDIA RELATIONS
Sports information is responsible for publicizing and promoting Northeastern University student-athletes and intercollegiate athletic teams. At times news releases will be sent to your hometown newspaper so that your family and friends can read about your athletic and academic accomplishments at Northeastern University. Sports information will request that you fill out a questionnaire to assist them in their efforts. The office must be notified if there are any changes in your profile. For example, if you have a change in home address, family changes, or other information on the questionnaire.
All requests for interviews by the media should go through the office of Sports Information. If you receive a request directly from a member of the media, refer him/her to Sports Information and notify Sports Information that you have done so. Once a request is made for an interview, Sports Information will notify you of the request and set up a time that is mutually convenient for you and the interviewer. You are not required to do any interviews. If you do not want to interview, notify Sports Information and they will notify the media that you are not available.
If you choose to do an interview, remember the following points: • Be punctual • Avoid negative comments • Avoid slang and jargon • Speak for yourself and about your position only. Do not give the impression that you are talking for your team or your coach • Be wary of “off the record.” You should assume that nothing is ever “off the record.” At NCAA Championships you may be required to speak to the media following competition. Athletic Communications Staff Jack Grinold Sports Information Director (617) 373-2691 Matt McDonald Asst. Athletic Director, Communications (617) 373-4154 42
TICKET POLICIES
Student-Athlete Complimentary Tickets NCAA bylaw indicates that each student-athlete is entitled to four complimentary admissions for each home or away game in which the individual participates. Complimentary admissions per student-athlete for away games are based on quantities available as per the game contract and are not to exceed four per student-athlete. These policies exclude postseason play.
The student-athlete must designate the relationship of his/her guests. It is against NCAA Bylaws for other guests or event staff to change complimentary admission guests designated by the student-athlete. Example: a student-athlete has his or her mother and father’s names on the pass list, however, the father cannot attend and the student- athlete’s sister comes instead. In this case the sister must purchase a ticket, and the father’s complimentary admission is not used.
“Hard tickets” shall not be issued to guests. Instead a ticket stub or other identification of seating will be provided. All guests must show a photo ID in order to receive their tickets.
The ticket office will provide each team with a Player Complimentary Pass List for each regular season game. These forms must be filled out and returned to the ticket office or the Business & Ticket Manager’s mailbox in Cabot according to the following schedule:
Home Games For weekday games, the forms must be returned by noon on the day of the event. For weekend games, the forms must be returned by noon on the Friday before the event.
Away Games For all games, the forms must be returned by noon of the day prior to leaving campus.
Student-Athlete Admission at Home Events In accordance with NCAA rules governing limitations on complimentary tickets for student-athletes, and in complying with recent changes made to the University’s student fee structure, student-athletes at Northeastern University must present their Husky ID card at the Student Sports Pass window at each event in order to gain access to the event. If the card is invalid for any reason, the student-athlete is required to purchase a ticket to gain admission to the event.
43 AWARDS & RECOGNITION
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships Each year the NCAA awards more than $1 million in scholarships to deserving students whom have participated in collegiate athletics and/or are pursuing an athletically related career. For more information contact the Associate AD – Compliance & Internal Operations or a member of the Student Athlete Support Services staff.
Jeanne Rowlands Award The Jeanne Rowlands Award is presented annually to the Most Outstanding Women’s Senior Scholar/Athlete. Ms. Rowlands was one of our nation’s early pioneers of women’s sports and was the Women’s Athletic Director for 13 years at Northeastern.
Herbert W. Gallagher Award The Herbert W. Gallagher Award is presented annually to the Most Outstanding Men’s Senior Scholar/Athlete. Mr. Gallagher served Northeastern as an athlete, coach, and Athletic Director for 45 years.
Senior Night Senior Night brings senior student-athletes together with coaches and administrators for a social event honoring senior student-athletes for their commitment and dedication to Northeastern University. All are invited to a dinner where each senior is presented with a gift.
Husky Challenge Service Award This award goes annually to the team that has compiled the best community service record.
Chanda Gunn & Phil Johnston Community Service Awards The Department of Athletics and Student-Athletes First Program sponsors an annual award to honor one current male and female student-athlete that have shown a consistent and passionate commitment to community service through direct service to an individual, organization or community.
Student-Athlete Award Luncheon The Department of Athletics sponsors an Annual Scholar/Athlete Luncheon to honor the most outstanding student-athlete of each of the nineteen sports. The luncheon is held yearly during April, which is classified as Scholar/Athlete Month.
Letter Winner Awards - Requirements
1. Baseball: Non-pitchers: participation in 505 of the regular season contests or of the entire season, including post-season. Pitchers: Participation in 205 of the regular season contests or of the entire season, including post season.
44 2. Basketball (Men & Women): Participation in 50% of the total number of halves played in the regular season or of the entire season, including post season.
3. Crew (Men & Women): Racing in either varsity or junior varsity for dual races and/or racing in the ICA’s, Eastern Sprints, or National Championships.
4. Cross Country (Men & Women): Finish in a scoring (top 5) position in 50% of regular season meets or finishing in a scoring position (top 5) in a post season championship event.
5. Field Hockey: Participation in 50% of the regular season contests or of the entire season including post season play.
6. Ice Hockey (Men & Women): Participation in 50% of the regular season contests or of the entire season including post season play.
7. Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field (Men & Women): Scoring an average of 3 points in each regular season meet, or scoring in a post-season championship event or establishing/tying a record during regular season or post-season championship.
8. Soccer (Men & Women): Participation in 50% of the regular season contests or of the entire season including post-season play.
9. Swimming & Diving (Men & Women): Scoring an average of 3 points for each regular season meet, or scoring in a post-season championship event or establishing/tying a record during regular season or post-season championship event.
10. Volleyball: Participation in at least one game in 50% of the regular season matches or of the entire season including post-season play.
EXIT INTERVIEWS
Members of the athletic administration will provide each student-athlete who has exhausted his/her eligibility or is withdrawing from the institution with the opportunity to complete an in-person or written exit interview. Topics covered in the interview and on the written form include SASS, general administration, student-service areas and team-specific items.
Student-athletes are encouraged to communicate with their coaches on a regular basis. You should also feel free to communicate with a member of our athletic administration about your athletic experiences.
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