STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK

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Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ...... 5 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ...... 5 LETTER FROM THE FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE ...... 6 PURPOSE OF THE AUGUSTANA STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK ...... 7 KEY PHONE NUMBER CONTACTS ...... 8 SECTION 2: AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY ...... 9 MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES ...... 9 SECTION 3: AUGUSTANA – ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ...... 10 SPORT PROGRAMS...... 10 NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (NSIC) ...... 10 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE...... 11 SPORTS INFORMATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS ...... 12 MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS ...... 13 ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING ...... 13 FACILITIES ...... 13 SECTION 4: STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC & CAREER SUPPORT ...... 15 ACADEMIC SUPPORT ...... 15 COORDINATOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS ...... 15 CAMPUS RESOURCES ...... 15 CAREER SERVICES ...... 16 BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT-ATHLETE (COURSE) ...... 16 FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT ...... 17 ADDING/DROPPING A CLASS ...... 17 GRADE AND PROGRESS CHECKS ...... 17 REGISTRATION ...... 17 STUDY TABLE ...... 18 CLASS ATTENDANCE & TEAM TRAVEL ...... 18 J-TERM ...... 18 SECTION 5: STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP & SERVICE ...... 19 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) ...... 19 COMMUNITY SERVICE...... 19 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) ...... 19

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AUGUSTANA CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ...... 19 SECTION 6: STUDENT-ATHLETE HEALTH & WELLNESS ...... 20 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ...... 20 SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING ...... 20 MEDICAL INSURANCE ...... 20 MANDATORY MEDICAL EXAMS ...... 21 DRUG TESTING ...... 21 COUNSELING SERVICES ...... 22 HEALTH SERVICES ...... 22 LIFE SKILLS ...... 23 STUDENT-ATHLETE TIME DEMANDS ...... 23 SECTION 7: STUDENT CONDUCT AND ETHICS ...... 23 GOVERNING AUTHORITIES ...... 23 AUGUSTANA - CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 24 ATHLETIC CONDUCT POLICY ...... 24 PERSONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 25 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ...... 25 SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT ...... 27 HAZING ...... 27 CIVIL RIGHTS (TITLE IX) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 27 SECTION 8: NCAA COMPLIANCE ...... 28 REPORTING NCAA VIOLATIONS ...... 28 NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT ...... 29 4 SEASONS & 1O SEMESTER/15 QUARTER RULE ...... 29 MEDICAL HARDSHIP WAIVERS ...... 29 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY ...... 30 NCAA AND STUDENT-ATHLETE FORMS ...... 31 NCAA SQUAD LIST ...... 31 OUTSIDE COMPETITION ...... 32 TRANSFER REGULATIONS ...... 32 FINANCIAL AID ...... 33 AMATEURISM ...... 34 NO GAMBLING ...... 35

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EMPLOYMENT ...... 36 EXTRA BENEFITS ...... 36 OCCASIONAL HOME MEAL ...... 37 COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS ...... 37 BOOSTERS/BENEFITS ...... 37 PLAYING SEASONS AND COUNTABLE ACTIVITIES ...... 37 STUDENT HOSTS FOR OFFICIAL VISITS ...... 39 SECTION 9: OTHER STUDENT-ATHLETE TOPICS ...... 39 CAMPUS SAFETY ...... 39 EXIT INTERVIEWS ...... 39 DEAN’S LIST...... 40 ACADEMIC AWARDS ...... 40 TEAM TRAVEL – AUTHORIZATION TO DEPART FROM TEAM ...... 40 SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – GUIDELINES ...... 41 TOBACCO ...... 41

HANDBOOK UPDATES: May 2015 July 2016 August 2016

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Dear Augustana University Student-Athlete:

Welcome to Augustana University’s intercollegiate athletic program. You have chosen to attend an outstanding institution with strong academics and athletics.

There are many opportunities for you to have success at Augustana University. Athletically, our goal is for our program to be of the highest possible quality. And we need to remember that the highest quality is not just winning-it is also how you represent this university. It is our expectation that you will take responsibility for your actions and make it your personal commitment to show good sportsmanship, character and integrity.

Our staff is dedicated to assisting you with both your academic and athletic goals. With those goals in mind, our highest reward will be to watch you graduate and pursue your life dreams.

If I can ever be of personal assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Slade Larscheid Director of Athletics

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LETTER FROM THE FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE

Dear Augustana Student-Athlete,

On behalf of the faculty, I am pleased to welcome you to Augustana University! As new and returning Augustana students, you have demonstrated the intellectual ability and ambition to succeed in the classroom. As student-athletes, you also have the athletic ability to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division II athletics. It is an exciting time for Augustana, both academically and athletically, and we are very pleased you are sharing your gifts with us.

As your faculty athletics representative, it is my responsibility to look out for the personal welfare of our student-athletes. My job is to promote balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, and I work to ensure you have the opportunities to enjoy the full range of collegiate experiences. If you run into any issues, with coaches, athletic administrators, or professors, let me know. Or if you just want to visit about your experiences in the classroom or in your sport, please contact me. I can be reached at (605) 274-5495 or by email at [email protected].

I wish you the greatest success, both on and off the field of competition!

Sincerely,

Dr. Marcia S. Entwistle Chair, Departments of Business Administration and Computer Science Faculty Athletic Representative

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PURPOSE OF THE AUGUSTANA STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK

The purpose of Augustana Student-Athlete Handbook is to highlight information, policies and procedures pertaining to students participating in intercollegiate athletics. The information outlined in the Student-Athlete Handbook is consistent with that of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Augustana institutional policy.

The Student-Athlete Handbook is designed to be a supplemental reference tool for student-athletes when questions arise about Department of Athletics policies and procedures. If you cannot find the answers to your questions in these resources, please ask your faculty advisor, your coach or an athletic administrator. A variety of services are available to you at Augustana and you are encouraged to take advantage of them.

This cannot serve as an exhaustive document to cover every aspect of the Augustana athletics and campus experience. Student-athletes are strongly encouraged to be familiar with the information and policies in the Dean of Student’s Office Student Handbook (www.augie.edu/student- handbook) and the information provided on Augustana campus website (www.augie.edu).

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KEY PHONE NUMBER CONTACTS

For emergencies dial 911 from on or off campus phones.

Campus Safety Department of Campus Safety: 605-274-4014 (24/7/365 service) Director of Campus Safety: 605-274-4499 Shift Supervisor: 605-274-4614

Elmen Center Elmen Center - Main Office: 605-274-4311 Athletics Compliance Office: 605-274-5009 Athletic Training Room: 605-274-5544 Strength & Conditioning Office: 605-274-5536 Recreational Services: 605-274-4637

Academics - Campus Coordinator of Student Success Programs: 605-274-5438 Student Academic Support Services: 605-274-5503 Academic Advising: 605-274-5503 Tutoring Services: 605-274-5503 Disability Services: 605-274-5503 Writing Center: 605-274-5441 Career Center: 605-274-4127

Financial Aid Financial Aid Office: 605-274-5216 Tresse Evenson, Athletics Financial Aid Liaison 605-274-5520

Health & Counseling Support Sanford Health Campus Clinic: 605-274-5552 (phone line open 24/7) Counseling Services: 605-334-2696

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SECTION 2: AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY

MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES

Mission - Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.

Vision - Augustana University aspires to become one of America’s premier church-related colleges.

Core Values - Central to the Augustana experience are five core values. The community lives them and honors them, and they infuse the academic curriculum as well as student life. These five values are identified below, followed by a phrase that sums up the essence of the word as it informs the University's mission. These phrases are, in turn, followed by how the value is expressed in the daily life of the University and its people.

CHRISTIAN “By being a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America” . Centering on worship . Welcoming all faiths . Nurturing the search for a mature religious faith . Relating Christian faith and ethics to learning and service LIBERAL ARTS “By providing an education of enduring worth” . Affirming teaching and learning as central and lifelong . Fostering a broad understanding of humans and their interactions . Enriching lives by exposure to enduring forms of aesthetic and creative expressions . Developing broad knowledge and skills crucial in a changing world . Creating awareness of one’s own religious and ethical beliefs and those of others . Cultivating health and wellness EXCELLENCE “By committing to high standards and integrity” . Practicing faithfulness in teaching, learning, supporting, administering . Nurturing potential . Challenging the intellect . Acting ethically . Recognizing achievement COMMUNITY “By caring for one another and our environments” . Responding to needs . Respecting human differences

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. Empowering one another . Tending to the ecology of place SERVICE “By affirming that wholeness includes reaching out to others” . Accepting the call to servant hood . Promoting justice . Integrating career and service . Serving church and society SECTION 3: AUGUSTANA – ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

SPORT PROGRAMS

Augustana offers the following sports within its varsity intercollegiate NCAA Division II program:

Women’s Sports Men’s Sports Volleyball Football Basketball Basketball Soccer Wrestling Softball Baseball Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Cross Country Cross Country Golf Golf Tennis Tennis Swimming and Diving

NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (NSIC)

The institutions that compete as members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC) are listed below. To learn more about the NSIC, please refer to www.northernsun.org.

Augustana University University of Sioux Falls Bemidji State University Concordia University – St. Paul University of Mary Minnesota State University - Moorhead University of Minnesota - Crookston University of Minnesota - Duluth Minnesota State University - Mankato Northern State University Southwest Minnesota State University St. Cloud State University Upper Iowa University Wayne State College Winona State University Minot State University

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following outlines the leadership positions within the Augustana campus and athletic department as it relates to the administration and oversight of Augustana’s athletic programs. A listing of athletic department administrators and coaches can be found at www.goaugie.com/staff.

Board of Trustees – The Augustana University Board of Trustees sets policy and manages the business and academic affairs of the College. The Board selects and assesses the performance of the President and with the President, establishes, maintains and upholds the mission, core values and vision of the University. It is ultimately responsible for fiscal management and academic programming and ensures the well-being of the faculty, students and staff of the University.

President Rob Oliver – The president is the principal administrative officer, appointed by the Board of Trustees to administer the campus. The president is charged to promote academic excellence, assure academic policies are consistent with Board policies, determine and manage institutional budgets while maintaining institutional expenditures within approved authorizations, present all official business to the Board of Trustees, determine organizational structure, and recommend to the Board all new programs, facilities, real estate holdings and staffing of the campus. The Director of Athletics reports to the president.

Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Marcia Entwistle – The faculty athletic representative serves as a liaison between the NCAA and Augustana. The representative also serves as the communication link between the athletic department and faculty.

Director of Athletics, Slade Larscheid – The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall management of the intercollegiate athletics program within the policies, procedures and guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, the President of the University, the NCAA and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator, Ann Traphagen – The Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator provides oversight for NCAA compliance and student-services, serves on the senior management team, provides direct sport supervision for designated teams, oversees the SAAC and serves as an athletic representative to NCAA, Conference and University events. Ann Traghagen is the department’s contact for all NCAA compliance questions and can be reached at 605- 274-5009 or [email protected].

Other athletic department leadership positions include:  Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations  Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations  Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Tickets  Director of Athletic Development  Athletic Event Manager  Director of Athletic Communications

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SPORTS INFORMATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS

The Sports Information Office serves as a conduit between Augustana athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, and the media and other external constituents. It provides coverage of Augustana athletics programs by coordinating interviews; servicing information needs of reporters; compiling and maintaining statistics, photos and records; producing publications such as media guides and game programs

Interviews - All interviews/requests for interviews MUST be coordinated through the Sports Information Office. If you receive a call at your dorm, at home, or on your cell phone from a member of the media, or are approached on campus by a member of the media (in person or via e- mail), politely direct that person to contact the sports information office. Tell them that this is university/athletic department policy. Also, if you have had a problem with a member of the media, or have any other concerns, let the administration know. We are here to work with you and help you.

Tips for Working with the Media

 Control Your Message! The most important guideline is to control your message! You can be asked any question, but you can always respond with the message you want to deliver.  Be Positive! Be positive and upbeat whenever possible. Praise your coaches, your teammates, and your sport. You can’t go wrong that way!  Be on Time! Be on time for interviews when scheduled. Be on time for all appointments and commitments!  Personalize: Especially in 1-on-1 interviews, learn the reporter’s name, and use it.  Be Yourself: Don’t stiffen up or be uptight. Relax, and share your enjoyment of your sport. Be human!  Remember Whom You Are Speaking To: While you might be doing a 1-on-1 interview, you’re also talking to someone who is representing a large number of readers, listeners or viewers.  20-Second Rule: A good rule of thumb is to try to make your point in 20 seconds or less. You can elaborate if there is time, interest or need.  Think Before You Answer: Reporters are often in a hurry because of deadlines, but that doesn’t mean you should feel rushed into giving quick answers. Also, remember to speak clearly.  Don’t Get Boxed In and Don’t Get Baited: Don’t provide any bulletin board material. Don’t get trapped into how many games your team will win, or if your team will beat a specific opponent, etc. (example of an acceptable response: “... our goal is to continue to get better and improve, and as we do that, everything else will take care of itself.”)  Don’t Forget, You’re Always On: If you see a microphone, tape recorder, or pad and pen, assume your words are on the record. There’s no such thing as “off the record.”  Say Thanks! At the conclusion of your interview, say thanks. It’s a final action that will leave a strong impression with a reporter. Make every encounter a memorable one; chances are you’ll get more favorable stories in the future.

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MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

This department is supervised by the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations. The department works closely with the college marketing unit on campus to ensure consistent and timely marketing of events and promotions to the students, general public and all constituencies. It oversees the relationships with outside sports marketing agencies, oversees all advertising elements aimed at creating awareness of Augustana Athletics and assists other department functions, including game/event management, promotions and marketing-related projects. Marketing and Promotions is responsible for creating marketing campaigns aimed at selling season and game-day ticket packages, as well as poster design and production.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING

The goals of Augustana’s student-athletes are supported by a community of dedicated supporters: the Augustana Athletic Club. Generous contributions from individuals, families and businesses help more than 400 student-athletes in 19 different sports. The focus of the Athletic Club is to help student-athletes achieve success in competition and in the classroom. Through memberships, special events and gate receipts, the Augustana Athletic Club provides more than $1.5 million in support each year to Augustana athletics.

FACILITIES

Augustana provides first-class athletic facilities for competition and practices of its teams:

Kirkeby-Over Stadium is the home of Augustana football and is one of the premier football venues in NCAA Division II. The facility features a FieldTurf surface in a bowl venue with seating for approximately 6,500, including 2,200 chairback seats and several gameday suites. Fans are also able to watch the action from grass berms.

The Sioux Falls Arena is the home for Augustana Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. It is the second largest sporting venue in the city of Sioux Falls with a seating capacity of 4,100 for Augustana basketball games.

The Elmen Center is the home of the Augustana Wrestling and Women’s Volleyball teams. It is Sioux Falls’ third-largest indoor sporting venue and has a seating capacity of 3,800. The facility has been the host for several regional volleyball tournaments, as well as a Division II Volleyball Elite 8 Championship event.

The Elmen Center houses the campus’ recreation, athletic and physical education departments. The 81,000-square-foot-facility is available more than 110 hours each week for a variety of recreational activities. Augustana students, staff and faculty may take advantage of a 25-yard swimming pool, two racquetball courts, the Hall Sports Forum, locker rooms, dry saunas, classrooms and a multi- purpose/wrestling room that can be used for aerobic dance, martial arts and wrestling. The Hall Sports Forum features a 27,000 square foot performance area with a 176-yard running track, long jump pit, batting cage and four multi-use courts.

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Hall Football Complex & Sanford Gymnasium is a 28,000 square-foot, two-level building attached to the south side of the Elmen Center. The first floor of the facility houses the Hall Football Complex, which includes locker rooms, a large weight room, meeting rooms, offices, training room and many other amenities. Sanford Gymnasium provides two regulation-size, state- of-the-art basketball surfaces for Augustana’s teams.

Morstad Field is the home of Augustana Women’s Soccer and is an excellent soccer facility for the Vikings. The field is located southeast of the Elmen Center providing easy access to our student- athletes.

Karras Park Home of Ronken Field is the home of Augustana Baseball is one of the best baseball facilities in all of Division II. The field features a turf infield, grandstand with chairback seats, bleachers and a state-of-the-art press box and luxury suite.

Heuther Tennis Centre is the home of Augustana Men’s and Women’s Tennis. Augustana uses the facility for practice, competition, classes and recreation. During the winter months, the Viking tennis teams practice at GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club in Sioux Falls. The tennis center features four indoor tennis courts and is also the home for Viking home duals during inclement weather conditions.

Bowden Field is the home of Augustana softball. It is an excellent softball facility located west of the Elmen Center and Ronken Field. Bowden Field has served as the host for several NCAA Division II Softball Regional Tournaments.

Howard Wood Field serves as the home for Augustana’s track and field teams. One of the premier track and facilities in the region, Howard Wood Field hosts the annual Dakota Relays. Howard Wood Field is located at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Russell Street.

Prairie Green Golf Course is the official home course of the Augustana women’s golf team. Elmwood Golf Course is the home of the Augustana men’s golf team. Both courses are premier golf courses in the region and provide excellent competition and practice opportunities for the teams. The Kirby Indoor Golf Center is located under the concourse on the west side of the football stadium. The facility serves as an indoor practice venue for both women's and men's golf programs. It features a driving area, chipping station and putting green.

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SECTION 4: STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC & CAREER SUPPORT

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

At Augustana, you will find a strong athletic program paired with a challenging academic environment. Whether it is your coaches or your professors, you will quickly discover a vibrant supportive community. Learning specialists are also available through the Student Success Center to support you as you juggle a rigorous schedule. These individuals monitor your academic progress, facilitate career exploration and work closely with coaches to ensure your success. From time management to teamwork, they can help you leverage your athletic experience as you study and market yourself after graduation.

Each full-time student enrolled at Augustana University is assigned a faculty advisor. Degree seeking part-time students who have indicated a major will also be assigned a faculty advisor. Undeclared students are advised by their first year seminar instructor. Advisors assist students with class registration and other academic planning issues. Since most advisor assignments are made on the basis of choice of major, students have the opportunity to receive specific advice on course content, internships, graduate school programs, career planning, and scholarship opportunities.

Faculty advisors at Augustana are eager to establish a personal relationship with their advisees. Students are encouraged to assume an active role in their advising relationship and to be familiar with the general education requirements. Course offerings and descriptions are published on a regular basis and should be reviewed before meeting with an advisor. Most importantly, students have the responsibility to make advising appointments.

COORDINATOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS

Kaari Speer serves as Coordinator of Student Success Programs at Augustana, which includes student-athlete academic support. In this role, Kaari serves as an academic coach and advocate for student-athletes. She is eager to assist you and urges you to proactively utilize the many supportive resources available to you. During the Wednesday night student-athlete study table in the Mikkelson Library, Kaari is available to meet one-on-one with student-athletes, connect students to the appropriate academic tutors (if needed), and help students prepare for upcoming tests or assignments.

Kaari also invites you to stop by her office, or you may also contact her to schedule an appointment. She may be reached at [email protected], 605-274-5438, or in the Mortenson Building, Career Center Suite, Room 100.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

A campus-wide network of support services is available to all students to help ensure their academic success:

Academic Advising - The Office of Student Academic Support Services provides information

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Tutor Services - Augustana offers peer tutoring at diverse times to accommodate the various schedules of students. A schedule is available at www.augie.edu/tutoring. For additional assistance or resources, please contact Susan Bies at [email protected] or 605-274-5503. Susan can also provide information about departmental test-outs and Advanced Placement (AP).

Writing Center - Peer tutors at the Writing Center help students become more skilled and confident writers. The Writing Center is located in the Humanities Center, Room 220 and can be reached at phone number 605-274-5441 or [email protected]

Foreign Language Center - Upperclass student assistants in the Foreign Language Center tutor students enrolled in introductory language courses. Augie students seeking foreign language tutors are invited to consult our Celebration of Cultures calendar to find free, weekly, walk-in tutoring sessions. Students can also consult with their language instructor to arrange for tutoring. The Foreign Language Center is located in the Humanities Center, Room 325.

Disability Services - Staff in the Student Academic Support Services Office provide Disability Services for students with disabilities or special learning needs. Susan Bies is the Director of Disability Services is located in Mortenson Building, Student Success Center Suite (Room 100) and can be reached at [email protected] or 605.274.5503.

CAREER SERVICES

The Student Success Center at Augustana provides a variety of services to students and alumni through individualized career counseling. Augustana students are encouraged to use the Student Success Center to receive assistance in choosing a major, exploring career options, securing an internship, writing a resume and cover letter, preparing for interviews, and applying to graduate school. Student Success Center staff can help also connect students with Augustana graduates for informational interviews, mentoring, job shadowing, and networking purposes.

Student Success Services is located in Mortenson Building, Student Success Center Suite (Room 100) and can be reached at 605-274-5503.

BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT-ATHLETE (COURSE)

This course is designed to assist student-athletes making the transition from high school to college. The purpose is to help freshman student-athletes achieve greater success in the classroom and maximize chances at graduation. It will provide student-athletes with effective study techniques, test-taking strategies, along with education on a variety of relevant topics (e.g. mental health, nutrition, NCAA eligibility, social media). Student-athletes are encouraged to check with their advisors to see they are able to take this course.

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FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT

Student-athletes must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in order to remain eligible for practice and competition per NCAA rules. See the NCAA Compliance section for additional regulations on student-athlete academic eligibility.

ADDING/DROPPING A CLASS

Students may add a class without an instructor’s signature or drop a class without their advisor’s signature generally up to one week after the first day of classes; however, student-athletes must remain enrolled in 12-credit hours in order to remain eligible for practice and competition. Before dropping a class, student-athletes are advised to visit with the Coordinator of Student Success Programs, their coaches and/or the compliance office.

The Registrar’s office provides the athletics compliance office with a daily full-time enrollment report in order to effectively monitor full-time enrollment of student-athletes at all times. If a student-athletes drops below full-time enrollment at any time, he or she becomes immediately ineligible for practice and competition.

GRADE AND PROGRESS CHECKS

Augustana is committed to supporting the success of its students. Each semester, regular progress and grade checks occur to help identify any problems or deficiencies that students may have in a course before it is too late to rectify a low grade. This happens systematically during the first and second quarter of the term. In addition to grades, professors also note if students are missing class or assignments. This information is shared with coaches and the Coordinator of Student Success because Augustana desires early identification and support of at-risk students.

As needed, additional academic coaching, oversight and/or tutoring can be suggested to assist a student’s best possible chance of success in that course for the remainder of the semester. Again, it is imperative that students play an active role in seeking out academic support because there are excellent resources available at Augustana!

REGISTRATION

Approximately one week before registration opens, students will receive notification by email identifying their registration time. Students may register any time after that assigned time but not before it. Students must meet with their advisor and be cleared electronically before they are allowed to register. Contact your advisor for questions about the course registration process.

Student-athletes are highly encouraged to register as soon as possible once their registration time is open. With the need to balance class schedules with daily practice times, taking advantage of registration at the earliest point possible can help minimize potential conflicts between available class times and practice schedules.

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STUDY TABLE

Designed to help you structure your time, coaches may require or encourage student-athletes to attend weekly student-athlete study table hours. Tutors and learning specialists from the Student Success Center are often available during these times for individual consultation.

If you have questions about academic resources, please contact Kaari Speer, Coordinator of Student Success Programs, at [email protected] or 605-274-5438.

CLASS ATTENDANCE & TEAM TRAVEL

Student-athletes are expected to attend class. Because of the nature of intercollegiate athletics students will occasionally miss class. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to make arrangements with faculty members prior to missing class. It is recommended that the student-athlete provide a list of classes that will be missed at the beginning of the semester and remain in communication with instructors over the course of the semester. Student-athletes are only permitted to miss class for competition during the traditional or in-season portion of their respective sports.

In addition, each sport’s coach submits a missed-class memo with a summary of competition and travel to the Faculty Athletic Representative prior to the start of their sport seasons. The FAR posts the missed-class memos electronically for faculty to access and review team travel dates.

Also, student-athletes must be aware that instructors designate the maximum number of class absences that may occur during a semester for each course before such absences will impact course grade. The maximum allowable course absences per course includes any days missed due to a team’s away competition travel. Therefore, student-athletes must absolutely prioritize class attendance when they are on campus to ensure that the allowable number of absences is not exceeded due to other, avoidable reasons. In short: GO TO CLASS.

All Augustana code-of-conduct expectations and regulations apply to student-athletes while away from campus just as they would apply to on-campus or community behavior.

J-TERM

Augustana follows a 4-1-4 academic calendar, which means that between the 15-week fall and spring semesters, students have a four-week Interim session during January. The J-Term is designed to be a time of curricular exploration and enrichment for students, giving them the opportunity to take advantage of travel courses, internships, special one-time topics courses, and campus exchange programs, in addition to liberal arts core courses and those specific to their major.

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SECTION 5: STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an active student-athlete led organization that serves as the voice for student-athletes on a variety of issues. The group is made up of representatives from each team and meets monthly to discuss issues and collaborate on events (e.g. community service projects, guest speakers). The SAAC hears and provides feedback each year on NCAA legislative issues and may discuss hot topic issues that impact student-athletes. It focuses on creating unity among the student-athletes at Augustana University, and serves as a communication link between student-athletes and the athletic department staff/coaches. The Assistant Athletic Director is the staff advisor to the SAAC.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

As ambassadors of the athletic department, Augustana’s student-athletes and coaches are actively engaged in the campus and Sioux Falls community through service projects. Along with projects undertaken by the SAAC, each team reaches out to the community through service activities, which have included elementary school mentoring and reading programs, Habitat for Humanity, children’s hospital visits, community clean-up days, sporting event help (set-up/tear-down), on-campus camps and clinics and other outreaches. Student-athlete service hours are recorded on Viking Central through the SAAC. For more information on Viking Central, see below.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on the Augustana campus is led by student-athletes and coaches. FCA focuses on equipping, enabling, empowering and encouraging student-athletes, coaches and adult leaders to impact Augustana for Christ through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.

AUGUSTANA CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Augustana offers a great variety of student associations, organizations and clubs for students to join and participate. Clubs and organizations range from student government to volunteer service clubs, from honor societies to faith organizations. A complete database of student organizations can be found on Viking Central at https://augie.collegiatelink.net. All recognized student organizations utilize Viking Central to keep a complete roster of members, inform members of upcoming events, and track involvement. You may request to join any student organization you’re interested in through Viking Central.

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SECTION 6: STUDENT-ATHLETE HEALTH & WELLNESS

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Improving athletic performance is the number one goal of the Viking Strength and Conditioning Program. Augustana is driven by the opportunity for student-athletes to achieve improved performance on the field, track and court. Augustana student-athletes can expect to improve in all dimensions of athletic performance. We monitor our athletes and ensure that they are getting the most out of their training. Time, intensity, competition, coaching, and data recording are methods that are relied on to ensure that our student-athletes are given a positive advantage in becoming as competitive as possible.

Augustana student-athletes are given the opportunity to improve themselves with a year-round program that emphasizes four key goals:

1. Athletic Performance Improvement 2. Mental Improvement 3. Injury Prevention 4. Nutrition

SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING

Augustana University athletics department takes great pride in the health and well-being of its student- athletes. Augustana’s experienced sports medicine staff includes our medical director (Dr. Scott Boyens), team orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Kristofer Kimber) and four certified athletic trainers. They all take pride in providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation services to all of our student-athletes.

Located in the Elmen Center, the Athletic Training Room is the main sports medicine center for our student-athletes. The ATR contains a full sized taping island, numerous treatment tables, and therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, compression therapy, light therapy, whirlpools and numerous rehabilitation equipment. For more information on Athletic Training services, please call 605-274-5544.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

All student-athletes, including cheer and dance teams, are required to have primary health insurance which covers athletic injuries. Student-athletes are not eligible to participate in collegiate athletics at Augustana without primary health insurance which covers athletic injuries. The University also carries a secondary insurance policy which provides a supplemental type coverage to our student- athletes. The secondary insurance policy only applies to athletic injuries sustained to our student- athletes. This insurance covers not only in-season injuries, but any supervised athletic activity that our student-athletes participate in – including pre-season and off-season training. A student-athlete must report his or her medical condition to a member of the athletic training staff and a formal injury report must be generated in order for the secondary insurance policy to become activated. Student-athletes are also eligible to purchase Athletic Accident Injury insurance with Aflac.

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All medical expenses accrued for medical services are the direct responsibility of the student-athlete and/or their primary health insurance company. The athletic training department does not collect the student-athlete’s medical bills, nor does the athletic department pay for any of the student- athlete’s medical expenses. All of the student-athlete’s medical expenses are processed through their primary health insurance policy and the University’s secondary insurance policy. For questions about our athletic insurance policy, contact the Athletic Training office at 605-274-5543.

MANDATORY MEDICAL EXAMS

NCAA Division II bylaw 17.1.5 states that prior to participation in any practice, competition or out- of-season conditioning activities, student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of eligibility and students who are trying out for a team shall be required to undergo a medical examination or evaluation administered or supervised by a physician (e.g., family physician, team physician). The examination or evaluation must be administered within six months prior to participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities.

In following years, an updated history of the student-athlete's medical condition shall be administered by an institutional medical staff member (e.g., sports medicine staff, team physician) to determine if additional examinations (e.g., physical, cardiovascular, neurological) are required. The updated history must be administered within six months prior to the student-athlete's participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities for the applicable academic year.

Also, per NCAA rules, the examination or evaluation of student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of eligibility and students who are trying out for a team shall include a sickle cell solubility test (SST), unless documented results of a prior test are provided to the institution or the student-athlete declines the test and signs a written release.

DRUG TESTING

NCAA Drug-Testing Consent Form - All NCAA student-athletes are subject to random drug testing throughout the year. Testing is done based on NCAA policies and procedures. Student- athletes are required to sign a NCAA Drug Test Consent form. The form gives consent to the NCAA drug-testing program and to the release of the results to authorized personnel. Refusal to give consent will result in not being allowed to participate in athletics at Augustana. If the student- athlete is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also sign the form. Drug testing will be done in compliance with NCAA regulations.

Banned Substance List – A full listing of the current NCAA banned substance list can be found at www.ncaa.org/drugtesting.

Impact of Positive Drug Test (NCAA) - A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, is found to have used a substance on the list of banned drug classes shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason or regular-season competition during the time period ending one calendar year after the collection of the student-athlete's positive

21 drug test specimen. The student-athlete shall be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports if the season of competition has not yet begun or a minimum of the equivalent of one full season of competition in all sports if the student-athlete tests positive during his or her season of competition (i.e., the remainder of contests in the current season and contests in the next season up to the period of time in which the student-athlete was declared ineligible during the previous year). The student-athlete shall remain ineligible until the student-athlete tests negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the NCAA Executive Committee) and the student-athlete’s eligibility is restored by the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement.

If the student-athlete who tested positive for any drug other than a “street drug” as defined in NCAA Bylaw 31.2.3.4 tests positive a second time for the use of any drug other than a “street drug”, he or she shall lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. If the student- athlete tests positive for the use of a “street drug” after being restored to eligibility, he or she shall lose a minimum of one additional season of competition in all sports and also shall remain ineligible for regular-season and postseason competition at least through the next calendar year.

A policy adopted by the NCAA Executive Committee establishes that the penalty for missing a scheduled drug test is the same as the penalty for testing positive for the use of a banned drug other than a street drug. You will remain ineligible until you retest negative and your eligibility has been restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement.

Impact of postitive non-NCAA Athletics Organization Drug Test - If you test positive for banned substances by a non-NCAA athletics organization, you must notify your director of athletics regarding the positive drug test. You also must permit the NCAA to test you for the banned drugs listed in NCAA regulations. The director of athletics must notify the NCAA chief medical officer in writing regarding a student-athlete’s disclosure of a previous positive drug test administered by any other athletics organization.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Augustana Counseling Services works with a variety of resources to meet every student's emotional health and well-being needs. Augustana University works closely with Sioux Falls Psychological Services which provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary group of more than a dozen mental health professionals. Students will receive confidential, short-term individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss. Counseling Services can be reached at phone number: 605-334-2696.

HEALTH SERVICES

Augustana's health services program offers students walk-in access to a registered nurse during weekdays when classes are in session. Students who require physician services are seen by appointment at the Sanford Health Campus Clinic. For those who may require further medical care, students have the option to be seen at a Sanford Family Medicine Clinic. Health Services can be reached at phone number: 605-274-5552.

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LIFE SKILLS

As an NCAA institution, Augustana subscribes to providing educational resources outside of the traditional classroom setting. This includes programming for career development, personal development and community service outlets for student-athletes, in addition to the academic and athletic support they receive. Along with bringing in speakers to address student wellness or personal development topics each year, we utilize campus resources and departments, including the Student Success Services office and the Student Counseling office. We want to help prepare our student-athletes for life after athletics and to leave Augustana a well-rounded individual.

STUDENT-ATHLETE TIME DEMANDS

The athletic department has an open door policy, which means that student-athletes can ask questions about any topic to athletic department administrators and coaches at any time (including any concerns regarding demands on student-athlete schedules and time).

The topic of student-athlete time demands are also monitored through feedback provided during student-athlete exit interviews.

SECTION 7: STUDENT CONDUCT AND ETHICS

“It matters how I present myself when I represent more than myself”

Participation in the intercollegiate athletics program at Augustana is a privilege rather than a right -- a privilege earned and maintained by the student-athlete. As a requirement of this privilege, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to meet or exceed the student conduct code policies with which the regular student body as a whole must comply.

Student-athletes must conduct themselves in a manner and which reflects positively on herself/himself and on Augustana as a whole. In instances where behavior is less than satisfactory, the Department of Athletics will take corrective or disciplinary action as warranted. Coaches and professional staff members are expected to instruct student- athletes on appropriate behavior and to assist them with understanding the intent of rules and regulations imposed upon them by all relevant governing authorities.

GOVERNING AUTHORITIES

Standards of ethical conduct are established and enforced by:

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Student-athletes are subject to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, which govern unsportsmanlike behavior, non-therapeutic drug use, non-permissible awards, benefits and expenses, gambling and bribery and other forms of misconduct. All such rules and regulations are found in the NCAA Manual.

Augustana University - Augustana student-athletes are expected to be acquainted with and abide by the campus Student Handbook, which is available online through the Dean of Students Office:

23 www.augie.edu/student-handbook. The Student Handbook outlines the standards, rules, policies, values and responsibilities that characterize student life at Augustana University.

Department of Athletics - Student-athletes are expected abide by all the rules and guidelines set forth by the department of athletics, as published in the department’s student-athlete handbook. Additionally, team rules may be established by each individual sport’s head coach and his/her staff within parameters set by the Director of Athletics and the University. Further, student-athletes are encouraged to obtain clarification regarding any departmental, University, Conference or NCAA rules or regulations from a member of the coaching staff, or an athletic administration staff member, as appropriate.

AUGUSTANA - CODE OF CONDUCT

The Augustana campus Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook: www.augie.edu/student-handbook. The Code of Conduct includes statements of policy, standards and rules that define inappropriate conduct for the Augustana community. The Code of Conduct applies to behaviors that take place on the campus, at college-sponsored events and may also apply off-campus and to actions online when the off-campus conduct affects a substantial college interest.

Because no code of conduct can anticipate every circumstance regarding college policies, Augustana reserves the right to amend, supplement, interpret, rescind, or deviate from policies from time to time as it deems appropriate based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding each situation, in its sole and absolute discretion.

ATHLETIC CONDUCT POLICY

If a student-athlete violates or is suspected of violating a local, state or federal law and the misconduct involves a violent action, drug and/or felony charge, the student-athlete may be suspended from participation in intercollegiate athletics until the charges have been addressed by the legal system. By suspending the student-athlete the department of athletics and the University are in no way pre-judging the situation; rather, such action is taken in order to protect the intercollegiate athletics program and, specifically, the student- athlete’s team from negative media attention.

Moreover, it is assumed that the accused student-athlete will have neither the time nor the mental concentration required for effective sports participation until the matter has been resolved. A determination regarding further action by the department of athletics and the University is made on a case-by-case basis once the court has resolved the charge. Financial aid will remain in place during the suspension, and each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the student-athlete may continue practicing with the team during the suspension. Further, the student- athlete’s name will remain on the squad list and student-athlete support services, such as the weight and training rooms, may be utilized.

Student-athletes and staff are encouraged to refrain from addressing the student-athlete’s case with the media in order to protect the accused and to limit media attention. All questions concerning the situation should be referred to the Director of Athletics or the Sports Information Office.

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PERSONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-athletes in the Augustana athletics program are extended the privilege of participating in intercollegiate athletics. This privilege in no way constitutes a right to participate. Therefore, in agreeing to join the intercollegiate athletics program, student-athletes agree to accept personal responsibility for their behavior. Obligations include, but are not limited to, responsible conduct in the following areas:

Academics  Attend classes regularly and complete all academic assignments  Communicate to professors and instructors in a timely manner when an academic/athletic conflict occurs  Consult with academic advisors  Attend to athletic study table requirements  Maintain an academic load of at least 12 hours/semester and make progress toward a degree  Accept personal responsibility for maintaining academic eligibility  Understand and strive to meet the academic regulations of the College and the NCAA  Also see Augustana’s “Academic Integrity” statements listed in subsequent section

Athletics  Abide by all team, departmental, University, Conference and NCAA rules  Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and regulations specified in the department of athletics Student-Athlete Handbook, the campus Student Handbook, as well as team/coach policies  Achieve and maintain optimum physical condition within accepted health standards  Attend all organized practices unless officially excused  Take proper care of equipment and return it in good condition  Treat officials and opponents with respect, and avoid undue confrontations

General Conduct  Know and follow the University’s Student Code of Conduct  Obey residence hall policies and regulations  Obey all federal, state and local laws  Observe appropriate conduct and communication through social media outlets

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

As stated on Augustana’s campus website, academic integrity is vital to the academic environment at Augustana University because it involves the search for and acquisition of knowledge and understanding. Evaluation of each student's level of knowledge, understanding, and ability to synthesize and integrate materials requires tangible assessment via reports, examinations and homework. Any willful misrepresentation of the relation between the work being evaluated and the student's actual state of knowledge is an act of academic dishonesty.

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The following is a partial list of examples:

 Plagiarism.  Using the exact language of someone else without the use of quotation marks and without giving proper credit to the author.  Rearranging another's ideas or material and presenting them as though they are one's original work without giving appropriate acknowledgment.  Submitting a document written by someone else as one's own work.  Paying for or obtaining another's work and submitting it as one's own.  Giving or receiving answers to an exam  Copying, with or without another person's knowledge, during an exam  Doing class assignments for someone else  Submitting a paper that has been purchased from a commercial research firm or the website  Fabricating items on a bibliography  Obtaining an unauthorized copy of a text in advance of its scheduled administration  Using unauthorized notes during an exam  Collaborating with other students on assignments when it is not permitted  Altering answers on a scored test and submitting it for a re-grade  Accessing and altering records in a grade book  Stealing class assignments from other students and submitting them as one's own  Fabricating laboratory or research data  Destroying, stealing or sabotaging the work of other students  Resubmitting a previously graded assignment for a different course

The students and faculty at Augustana University commit to the highest standards of excellence by mutually embracing the Augustana Honor Code, found at http://www.augie.edu/honor-code. It is the joint responsibility of students and faculty to report academic dishonesty.

Academic dishonesty undermines the efforts of honest students, the value of an Augustana University degree and the integrity of the college. With this in mind, the student's rights and responsibilities are:

1. To be honest and to act fairly toward others. 2. To make every effort to notify the professor when a student observes a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. 3. To understand the college's policy on academic integrity, as well as each professor's policy on what acceptable collaboration is and what is cheating. When unsure, it is the student's responsibility to clarify the issue with his/her professor. 4. To seek credit only for his/her own legitimate work.

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SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to always display good sportsmanship at athletic events and other activities (e.g. team travel, classroom behavior, etc). This involves adhering to such fundamental values as fairness, respect, civility, honesty and responsibility and refraining from vulgarity, attacks on personal character, and disrespect for officials, opponents, and their fans. Unsportsmanlike conduct shall subject the individual and possibly the institution to disciplinary action. All Augustana student-athletes are expected to comply at all times with institutional and Conference sportsmanship expectations, as well as NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1 Honesty and Sportsmanship.

HAZING

Student-athletes must be aware of the dangers of hazing activities and the complete prohibition of such activities occurring within Augustana athletics teams and on the Augustana campus. The Augustana Student Handbook defines hazing as an act likely to cause physical or psychological harm or social ostracism, when related to the initiation, pledging, joining, or any other group-affiliation activity on the basis of actual or perceived membership.

Hazing is strictly prohibited at Augustana University.

CIVIL RIGHTS (TITLE IX) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The information in this section comes from Augustana’s Dean of Students office. Student-athletes are encouraged to view the full versions of the policy statements, the grievance and resolution procedures and the resources available on campus via http://www.augie.edu/sexual-misconduct

As stated on the Augustana Dean of Student’s web pages, Augustana University affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. Its policies and procedures pertain to discrimination and bias related misconduct and include all forms of sexual misconduct such as harassment, non-consensual contact, rape and exploitation. Other inappropriate conduct such as hazing, bullying and stalking is also included.

Augustana resolves discrimination complaints using a centralized procedure called the Equity Grievance Process. This process is based on an Office for Civil Rights compliant model called the “One Policy, One Process Model”. The Equity Grievance Process is applicable regardless of the status of the parties involved, who may be members or non-members of the campus community, students, student organizations, faculty, administrators and/or staff. Reports of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation should be made promptly. There is no time limitation on the filing of grievances as long as the accused individual remains subject to the University’s jurisdiction. All reports are acted upon promptly while every effort is made by the University to preserve the privacy of reports.

These policies apply to behaviors that take place on the campus, at college-sponsored events and may also apply off-campus and to actions online when it is determined that the off-campus conduct affects a substantial University interest. A substantial University interest is defined to include:

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 Any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by federal or state law. This includes, but is not limited to, single or repeat violations of any local, state or federal law committed in the municipality of Sioux Falls where Augustana University is located.  Any situation where it appears that the accused individual may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of self or others;  Any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property or achievements of self or others or significantly breaches the peace and/or causes social disorder; and/or  Any situation that is detrimental to the educational interests of Augustana University.

The Assistant Dean of Students serves as the University’s Title IX/Equity/Affirmative Action Coordinator and oversees implementation of the University’s policy on equal opportunity, harassment and nondiscrimination.

SECTION 8: NCAA COMPLIANCE

As a Division II student-athlete, you must be aware of NCAA rules and regulations. Violations of many NCAA rules will affect your eligibility to compete for Augustana. Therefore, it is important for you to ask questions about NCAA rules and to immediately report any suspected violations to your coach, the Compliance Office, the Director of Athletics, or the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). This student-athlete handbook provides just a summary of key NCAA topics and rules. Please contact the athletics Compliance Office with questions at any time!

Ann Traphagen is the department’s contact for all NCAA compliance questions, and she can be reached at 605-274-5009 or [email protected]

REPORTING NCAA VIOLATIONS

Violations of Conference or NCAA conduct rules must be reported to the student-athlete’s head coach, director of athletics, compliance office, Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Conference office and NCAA, as appropriate. If a student-athlete is found to be in violation of University, Conference or NCAA policy, the penalty imposed is based on the severity of the offense and may include the following:

 Written warning  Disciplinary probation  Loss of eligibility  Counseling  Community service  Dismissal from the squad  Behavioral requirements  Cancellation or gradation of financial aid  Suspension or expulsion from the University

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NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT

Many incoming student-athletes sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI) with Augustana. An NLI is an agreement between the incoming student-athlete and Augustana that states the institution will provide the student-athlete with one academic year of athletically related financial aid in return for the student-athlete’s attendance at that institution for one academic year (summers excluded). This financial agreement is valid for one academic year only. It does not guarantee that the student- athlete will receive athletics aid in excess of his/her first year of enrollment at the institution. This agreement remains binding even if the student-athlete’s coach leaves the institution with which the student-athlete signed. If the student-athlete does not attend the institution or attends the institution for less than one academic year, then he/she will face a penalty should he/she transfer to another NLI institution. For more information on the NLI visit their website or contact the Compliance Office.

4 SEASONS & 1O SEMESTER/15 QUARTER RULE

NCAA student-athletes may not engage in more than four seasons of intercollegiate competition in any one sport. Also, NCAA rules that Division II student-athletes are to use their athletic eligibility within the first 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which the student is enrolled full-time at an academic institution. The clock starts ticking the first day of classes. Student-athletes can apply for a waiver when applicable. Please contact the athletics Compliance Office with any questions.

MEDICAL HARDSHIP WAIVERS

If a student-athlete competes during a season and is injured to the point that he/she will not compete again that season, the student-athlete may regain the season of competition if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The incapacitating injury or illness occurs in one of the four seasons of intercollegiate competition at any two-year or four-year collegiate institution; 2. The injury or illness results in an incapacity to compete for the remainder of that playing season; and 3. The injury or illness occurs when the student-athlete has not participated in more than two contests or dates of competition (whichever is applicable to that sport), 20 percent of the institution's completed contests or dates of competition or 20 percent of the maximum permissible number of contests or dates of competition in his or her sport

Requests for medical hardship waivers must be made in writing at the end of the season for which the hardship waiver is being requested. The head coach must make the written request to the Compliance Office, and the compliance staff will evaluate whether the student-athlete meets the criteria to qualify for a medical hardship waiver.

The Compliance Office will request from the head athletic trainer the appropriate medical documentation to support the hardship waiver. The Compliance Office will prepare and submit the formal request to the Conference office for consideration (if sufficient documentation exists to warrant the request).

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

Initial (Freshman) Eligibility – All incoming freshman must have their academic eligibility and amateur eligibility certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center in order to practice, compete and receive athletic aid during the first academic year. For more information about NCAA initial eligibility requirements please refer to ncaa.org and the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete located on the NCAA site. You can also contact Augustana’s athletics Compliance Office with questions.

Full-Time Enrollment – In general, to be eligible to participate in practice and competition, a student-athlete must be enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies (i.e., 12 credit hours). If a student-athlete drops below full-time at any point during the academic year, he or she is no longer eligible for practice and competition until he/she regains full-time enrollment status (12 credit hours). Full-time enrollment status of student-athletes is monitored by the Registrar’s office and the athletic department.

If a student-athlete is enrolled in less than a full-time program, he or she are eligible to compete only if enrolled in the last term of a degree program and carrying credits necessary to finish his or her degree.

Good Academic Standing – To be eligible to represent Augustana in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities for all students at Augustana.

Fulfillment of Credit Hour Requirements – To remain eligible for competition, a student-athlete must complete the following: (Note: These academic rules apply through the 2015-16 academic year. As of Fall 2016, the NCAA Division II academic eligibility requirements will have revised standards for which the student-athlete handbook will need to be updated)

 Nine-semester or nine-quarter hours of academic credit the preceding regular academic term in which the student-athlete has been enrolled full time at any collegiate institution. (Note: For Transfer students, the nine-semester/nine-quarter hours must be transferrable degree credit); AND  Continuing student-athletes at Augustana who have completed the first academic year in residence or used one season of eligibility in any sport at Augustana, as well as mid-year transfer student-athletes must: o Satisfactory completion of 24-semester (or 36-quarter) hours of academic credit since the beginning of the previous fall term or since the beginning of the certifying institution’s preceding regular two semesters, of which 18 must occur during the academic year. o Note: Part-time enrollment - semester or quarter hours earned by a student-athlete while enrolled in less than a full-time program of studies shall not be used to meet progress-toward-degree requirements unless the student-athlete is held accountable for the term(s) of part-time enrollment.

Hours Earned During the Regular Academic Year – Student-athletes may earn 18 credit semester or quarter hours required for progress-toward-degree.

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Grade Point Average – A student-athlete must remain in good academic standing, as established by Augustana’s academic regulations for all students. Also, a student-athlete must achieve a 2.00 cumulative minimum GPA (based on maximum of 4.000) at the beginning of the fall term or at the beginning of any other regular term of that academic year.

Designation of Degree Program – A student-athlete shall designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree at Augustana by the beginning of the third year of enrollment (i.e. fifth semester) and thereafter make progress toward that specific degree. This applies also to transfer students from a four-year or two-year college who is entering his or her third year of collegiate enrollment.

Hours Earned or Accepted for Degree Credit:

 First Two Years - During the first two years of enrollment, as student-athlete may use credits acceptable toward any of the institution’s degree programs  Third Year and Thereafter - As of the third year (fifth semester) when a student-athlete must have a degree program declared, the credits used to meet NCAA progress-toward- degree requirements must be degree credit toward the student’s designated degree program.  Change of Degree Program - It is possible for a student-athletes to change his/her degree program; however, student-athletes must contact and work with the department’s Compliance Office in order to ensure that the degree program change is properly documented and the credits earned from the time of the change are acceptable toward the new degree program.  Voluntary or Optional minor - A student-athlete may only use credits earned in a minor to fulfill eligibility requirements IF the minor is a required element for all students to obtain that degree. Credit hours earned toward a voluntary or optional minor (i.e. the minor is not a required element of the original degree program for all students) may not be used to satisfy credit-hour requirements after the first two years of enrollment, even if the student-athlete must complete the requirements for the voluntary/optional minor in order to graduate.

NCAA AND STUDENT-ATHLETE FORMS

Each student-athlete must sign the NCAA Student-Athlete Statement and the NCAA Drug-Testing Consent Form annually to certify that he/she understands and will abide by NCAA rules and regulations. In addition, the Compliance Office requires that other forms and documentation be completed prior to practice and competition each academic year. It is critical that student-athletes attest to their amateur status and competitive eligibility each year and receive NCAA rules education each Fall and Spring semester from the Compliance Office.

NCAA SQUAD LIST

The Eligibility Check List is prepared prior to the student-athlete’s first contest each academic year. This form is completed by the Compliance Office and coincides with each team roster and grant-in-

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OUTSIDE COMPETITION

NCAA rules place restrictions on student-athletes competing in outside competition in their sport. Prior to participating in any outside competition (whether in a team or individual sport) at any point during the academic year or summer, student-athletes need to discuss it with their coach and the athletics Compliance Office to ensure that the student-athlete’s NCAA eligibility is not negatively affected. All outside competition should be reviewed and pre-approved by the athletics Compliance Office.

TRANSFER REGULATIONS

Permission to Contact - If a student-athlete decides to transfer from Augustana to another institution and compete in athletics, the other institution must receive written permission-to-contact from the Augustana athletic department before talking (verbally or in writing) to the student-athlete. Permission must be granted in writing and is generally provided to the other institution’s Director of Athletics or Compliance Office. If the student-athlete does not obtain permission to contact the second institution, the coach from that institution may not have any written or verbal contact with the student-athlete.

In any case where a student-athlete’s request for permission to contact another institution is denied, the athletics director (or designee) shall inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive calendar days from receipt of a student-athlete's written request, that he or she, on request, shall be provided a hearing conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of athletics. The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution's policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing, including the deadline by which a student-athlete must request such a hearing. The institution shall conduct the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a student-athlete's request for the hearing.

Note: If a student-athlete would like to transfer to another institution and not participate in athletics, he or she is not required to obtain permission to contact. He or she may contact an institution’s admissions office for the purpose of transferring. You should still inform your current coach.

NCAA and NSIC Transfer Rules - Student-athletes should review and understand NCAA and NSIC transfer eligibility rules (www.ncaa.org and www.northernsun.org) and contact the Augustana athletics Compliance Office with any questions about transferring. Transferring to another institution may have academic and athletic eligibility ramifications and requirements, depending on which type of institution (NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA) the student- athlete wishes to transfer, as well as whether the institution is another member of the Northern Sun Conference.

NSIC Transfer Regulations – A student-athlete who has been included on a squad list of a member institution and transfers to a second member institution shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition at the second member institution in the same sport until that

32 student-athlete has fulfilled a residence requirement of one full academic year, as defined by NCAA Regulations, at the second member institution. If the student-athlete does appear on a squad list of a member institution and decides to remain at that institution for one full academic year after being removed from the squad list, they would not have to serve the one year residence at another member institution if they would transfer. The student may receive athletically related aid and practice at the second institution if otherwise eligible for financial aid and practice.

The student-athlete has the right to appeal the eligibility transfer policy by submitting a letter of appeal to the NSIC Ethics and Eligibility Committee. The Ethics and Eligibility Committee shall have the authority to grant waivers from the student-athlete transfer policy. In addition to extraordinary circumstances (e.g., death of a parent/spouse, exceptional health needs), appeals will be considered for the following circumstances: educational exchange, discontinued academic program, discontinued/non-sponsored sport, two-year non-participation, return to original institution without participation and non-recruited student.

FINANCIAL AID

Renewal/Non-Renewal of Athletic Financial Aid - When athletics financial aid is awarded to a student-athlete, it is awarded for a period of one academic year (NCAA Bylaw 15.3.3.1) and may be renewed on an annual basis. However, if a student-athlete receives athletic financial aid during an academic year and the decision is made to not award athletic financial aid for the subsequent academic year, this would be considered a non-renewal of financial aid.

The renewal of institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability shall be made on or before July 1 prior to the academic year in which it is to be effective. Augustana shall notify in writing each student-athlete who received an award the previous academic year and who has eligibility remaining in the sport in which financial aid was awarded the previous academic year whether the grant has been renewed or not renewed for the ensuing academic year. Notification of financial aid renewals and nonrenewals must come from Augustana’s financial aid office and not from the institution's athletics department.

Reducing or Cancelling Aid During the Period of the Award - Augustana may not decrease or cancel a student-athlete’s athletic aid during the period of the award (i.e., for that academic year) on the basis of the student-athlete’s athletics ability, performance or contribution to a team’s success; because of an injury, illness or physical or mental medical condition; or for any other athletics reason.

Augustana may reduce or cancel a student athlete’s athletic aid during the period of the award if the athlete renders himself/herself ineligible for intercollegiate athletics competition; fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or financial aid agreement; engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty; or voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons.

Appeal Process – Cases of Non-Renewal, Reduction or Cancellation of Athletic Financial Aid Augustana’s Financial Aid office shall notify the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive calendar days from the date the student-athlete has been notified of the decision to reduce or cancel aid during the period of the award or the reduction or nonrenewal of aid for the following academic

33 year, of the opportunity for a hearing when institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability is reduced or canceled during the period of the award, or not renewed.

The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution's established policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing, including the deadline by which a student-athlete must request the hearing.

A student who wishes to appeal any decisions related of the cancellation or reduction of his or her financial aid shall submit a written request to the financial aid appeals committee that includes:

 The student’s name, student number, year in school, sport;  Type and amount of previous financial aid;  Reasons for believing that the decision was unfair, including names of institutional staff members with whom the student has discussed the aid; and  Copies of any relevant documents (e.g., letter regarding initial award of athletics grant).

The student may request an in-person hearing before the financial aid appeals committee. The appeal is reviewed by the financial aid appeals committee. The financial aid appeals committee consists of 3 staff members from the financial aid office, with the assistant director of financial aid as chair.

A hearing will be scheduled within 30 days, and the student-athlete, coach and director of athletics are notified of the time and place. Each side presents its arguments to the financial aid appeals committee. Within 10 days, the financial aid appeals committee will reach a decision and send it in writing to each party. The committee’s decision is final. If the student wishes to discuss the result of the appeal, a meeting with the chair or a designated member of the financial aid appeals committee can be arranged.

Outside Scholarships and Aid - Any additional financial assistance that a student-athlete receives, such as outside grants, loans, or scholarships (e.g., high school booster club, church, civic organization, club teams, etc.), must be reported to the Financial Aid Office and the Department of Athletics. If not received in accordance with NCAA rules, receipt of such scholarships could affect the student-athlete’s eligibility and could result in loss of scholarships for the individual and/or the team. Please report all outside scholarships and for questions regarding financial aid please contact the Financial Aid office or the athletics Compliance Office.

AMATEURISM

Prior to competing for Augustana, all NCAA student-athletes must have their amateurism certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. The athletics Compliance Office is responsible for oversight of each student-athlete’s amateur status and eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Contact the Compliance Office with any questions.

A student-athlete may jeopardize his/her amateur status if he/she has inappropriate contact with an agent or their representatives. Please keep the following in mind:

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 A student-athlete MAY NOT agree, either orally or in writing, to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his/her athletics ability or reputation in a sport. In addition, it is not permissible for a student-athlete to enter into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations once his/her collegiate eligibility has expired in that sport.  Student-athletes (or their relatives or friends) MAY NOT accept transportation or other benefits (e.g. dinner, lodging) from anyone who wishes to represent their athletic interests.  A student-athlete MAY NOT enter into any kind of agreement to compete in professional athletics, either orally or in writing, regardless of the legal enforceability of that agreement.  Student-athletes MAY NOT receive any type of pay or compensation for play (either directly or indirectly).  Student-athletes MAY NOT be involved in any commercial endorsements for a product, service or establishment.

It is permissible for a student-athlete to secure legal advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed, professional sports contract, provided the lawyer does not represent the student-athlete in negotiations for such a contract. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the student-athlete. A lawyer’s presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.

A student-athlete may only sign a contract for representation with an agent when the student-athlete has used up all eligibility or has decided to forego any remaining eligibility. A student-athlete may, however, inquire of a professional sports organization about eligibility for a professional league player draft or request information about his/her market value without affecting his/her amateur status. For more information on agents and amateurism please visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org and contact the Augustana athletics Compliance Office.

NO GAMBLING

The NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. No matter how minor, sports wagering is a major NCAA violation. Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional team or contest. Examples of sports wagering include, but are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay card; Internet sports wagering; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required or there is an opportunity to win a prize. The prohibition against sports wagering applies to Augustana athletics department staff, coaches and student-athletes.

This means that student-athletes are prohibited from participating in the following activities:

 No wagers for any item (e.g. cash, dinner, clothing) or for any service (e.g. car wash, house cleaning) on any collegiate, professional, or amateur competition or practice.  No sports “pools” (e.g. NCAA Final Four gambling pools)  No Internet gambling on sports events  No fantasy leagues that award a prize or require a fee to participate

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 No exchange of information about a Augustana College team and/or student-athlete with anyone who gambles including information about injuries, new plays, team morale, discipline problems, etc.

A student-athlete who participates in any sports wagering activity involving Augustana or who engages in activities designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect win-loss margins (“point shaving”) shall permanently lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. Report to your coach or an athletic administrator any attempt to secure information concerning situations which might alter the normal performance of your team.

EMPLOYMENT

It is permissible for student-athletes to work during the academic year and vacation periods. There is no limit on the amount of money an athlete can earn during the academic year or vacation periods. However, a student-athlete may be paid only for work actually performed and at a rate comparable with the going rate in the locale for the type of work performed. A student-athlete’s compensation may 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/she has obtained because of that person’s athletic ability. Student-athletes may not receive any special discounts or services from his/her employer unless they are provided to all employees. Student-athletes may not receive transportation to and from work, health benefits, vacation/sick time, bonuses, etc., unless the same benefits are available to all employees.

EXTRA BENEFITS

One area that causes concern and raises the greatest number of questions involves a student- athlete’s or his/her family member’s receipt of an “extra benefit.” An “extra benefit” is defined as any special arrangement by an institutional employee or booster to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s family or friends a benefit not authorized by the NCAA. The receipt of a benefit not authorized by NCAA regulations by a student-athlete or his/her parents, relatives or friends will immediately place the student-athlete’s eligibility for intercollegiate athletics competition in jeopardy. Examples of extra benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

 A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on a purchase or service (e.g. dry cleaning, legal representation);  Free or reduced-cost housing;  Transportation, an automobile or use of an automobile;  Services (e.g. movie tickets, dinners, use of a car) from commercial agencies (e.g. movie theaters, restaurants, car dealers) without charge or at reduced rates; and  Cash, gift certificates or other items with value.

Please contact the Compliance Office if you should have any questions regarding extra benefits.

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OCCASIONAL HOME MEAL

NCAA rules permit a student-athlete or an entire team to receive an occasional meal in the locale of the institution on infrequent and special occasions from an institutional staff member. An institutional staff member may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. Also, a student-athlete or an entire team may receive an occasional family home meal from a representative of athletics interests (i.e. “boosters”), provided the meal is in the individual's home (as opposed to a restaurant), on campus OR in a facility that is regularly used for home competition. The meal may be catered. The representative of athletics interests or an institutional staff member may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals.

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS

Augustana may provide a student-athlete with a maximum of four complimentary admissions for each regular season home in his/her sport, regardless of whether the student-athlete competes in the contest. The complimentary admissions will be provided through a pass list that the ticket office and Compliance Office have approved. Student-athletes must complete a pass list for each individual contest. Student-athletes may assign complimentary admissions to family members, relatives and friends. The individual receiving the complimentary admission must present identification and sign the appropriate paperwork at the gate of the event.

Neither the student-athlete, nor the individual designated to receive the ticket may exchange the ticket for money or any item of value. Doing so would result in a violation of NCAA legislation.

Also, student-athletes may receive complimentary admission from the institution to regular-season home contests in any sport, which may not be exchanged for money or any item of value.

BOOSTERS/BENEFITS

Augustana Athletics is proud to have the loyal support of its alumni and friends. These individuals are also referred to as “boosters” or “Representatives of Athletic Interests” by the NCAA. Alumni, friends and boosters are a very important part of our athletics program. They provide necessary moral and financial support for all Augustana teams. We expect everyone associated with the athletics program, including alumni, friends of the program and boosters, to exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct and sportsmanship in their association with the University, including following the NCAA rules and regulations related to interactions with student-athletes. It is important that you become familiar with these regulations and abide by them in order to ensure you do not jeopardize your eligibility. If you have any questions about contact with alumni, friends of the program or boosters please contact the Compliance Office.

PLAYING SEASONS AND COUNTABLE ACTIVITIES

The NCAA divides the regular academic school year into two seasons: in-season and out-of-season. Each team declares and documents their season with the Compliance Office prior to the academic year to establish the in-season and out-of-season segments

In-Season - While in-season, student-athletes are limited to four hours per day and 20 hours per

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Out-of-Season (Sports other than football) – Eight hours of mandatory practices or events per week is the maximum amount of time allowed in the out-of-season time period. Six hours may be used for conditioning and weightlifting and a maximum of two hours may be used for skill instruction. Conditioning drills that may simulate game activities are permissible, provided no offensive or defensive alignments are set up and no equipment related to the sport is used. (Ex. A football may not be used during conditioning activities.)

In all sports, student-athletes are required to receive two days off per week during the out- of-season time period. Also, student-athletes are not allowed to participate in mandated practices one week prior to the start of final exams during the out-of-season portion of the academic year.

Skill Instruction (Out-of-season) – Participation in individual skill-related instruction is permitted outside of the declared playing season. More than one group of student-athletes from the same team may participate in skill instruction with their same coach(es) in the same facility or in different facilities at the same time, provided there is no co-mingling between the groups. Each group of student-athletes must have a separate coach. Also, depending on the whether it is a team or individual sport, as well as the sport’s starting squad size, determines the number of student-athletes permitted in each skill instruction group. Each team’s coach will provide direction to student- athletes in regard to the specific playing season rules.

Out-of-Season (Football) – In football, outside of the playing season during the academic year, only a student-athlete's participation in weight training, conditioning and review of game film shall be permitted. A student-athlete's participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of 8 hours per week, of which not more than 2 hours per week may be spent on review of game film.

Missed Class Time - There may be no missed class time for practice activities except when a team is traveling to an away-from-home contest and the practice is in conjunction with the contest.

For team sports during the out-of-season segment, no class time shall be missed for competition, including activities associated with such competition (e.g., travel and other pregame or postgame activities).

Winter Break – NCAA Division II rules dictate that the winter break shall be a seven-consecutive- calendar-day period. When December 20 falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the winter break shall be a seven-consecutive-calendar-day period that begins on the following Monday. When December 20 falls on a Monday, the winter break shall be a seven-consecutive calendar-day period that begins on the following Tuesday. During the winter break, a student-athlete may not participate in any countable athletically related activities and may not participate in any voluntary athletically related activities on campus unless the facility is open to the general student-body.

If a student-athlete has any questions about the playing and practice season regulations, please ask

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STUDENT HOSTS FOR OFFICIAL VISITS

Having student-athletes host prospective student-athletes is important to the recruiting process. The NCAA has very strict rules and regulations that must be followed while hosting a prospective student-athlete. As a student host, you are allowed to receive $30 per day to cover the actual expenses involved in the visit. If you are hosting more than one recruit at a time an additional $15 per day per recruit is allowed. This excludes meals and admissions to campus events. Once you have agreed to serve as a student host you must sign a form stating that you have received the allotted amount. In addition, the form states NCAA Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to. Monies may not be used for purchases such as souvenirs, t-shirts, and school memorabilia. Student hosts are only allowed to transport the prospective student-athlete within a 30 mile radius of campus.

Your involvement in the recruiting process is intended to help prospects and their families learn more about the student-athlete experience at Augustana. During your involvement in the recruiting process, you are expected to observe the instructions received from your coaches in regard to what activities are and are not appropriate for your/the prospect’s involvement, be truthful in providing information to prospects and observe all local, state and federal laws, and NCAA rules.

SECTION 9: OTHER STUDENT-ATHLETE TOPICS

CAMPUS SAFETY

Augustana University is committed to providing an environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of each individual. Campus Safety and Security at Augustana University is a shared responsibility. Clearly; one of the best protections is an aware, informed, alert campus community - students, faculty and staff who use reason and caution - along with a professional security presence. The Department of Campus Safety office is located on the first floor of the Morrison Commons, and officers are available 24 hours a day year round, including weekends and holidays, to provide protection and service to students, staff and visitors. The Campus Safety Officers also provide a variety of services to the campus community.

Campus Safety can be reach 24/7/365 at phone number 605-274-4014.

EXIT INTERVIEWS

Augustana is committed to providing a quality academic and athletic experience for all student- athletes. In order to ensure a positive experience, student-athlete exit interviews are conducted during the senior year prior to graduation. The exit interview will be conducted in person by an administrator or by a departmental form. Student-athletes are encouraged to be candid and honest in their evaluations.

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DEAN’S LIST

Augustana’s Dean’s List is named after each semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

ACADEMIC AWARDS

There are many recognitions and scholarships available through the conference, NCAA and the community during a student-athlete’s career. Student-athletes are encouraged to direct questions about these opportunities to their coaches or the Compliance Office. Examples of awards include (but are not limited to) the following:

NSIC Scholar Athlete Award - Awarded by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the top male and female scholar-athletes in the conference. Requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and sophomore athletic standing.

NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships - The NCAA awards postgraduate scholarships annually to student-athletes who excel in both academics and athletics. To be nominated the student-athlete must be in his/her final season of athletic competition. It is a one-time, nonrenewable award of $7500 and is given to fall, winter, and spring sport student-athletes.

NCAA Degree Completion Scholarships - The NCAA has established a program to financially help student-athletes who have completed their athletic eligibility. Student-athletes must be within their first 10 semesters of college, have a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, must have received athletic aid, and must be within 32 semester hours from graduation at the completion of the spring semester.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Honor Awards - The FCA annually recognizes male and female college student-athletes in the city of Sioux Falls. Please see the FCA Advisor or your head coach for more details.

TEAM TRAVEL – AUTHORIZATION TO DEPART FROM TEAM

In general, all team members must travel to and from an away event with their teammates and must stay with them at assigned lodgings. However, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the head coach, as appropriate. If a student-athlete does not return home with the team, alternative arrangements must be pre-approved (prior to departure from campus for the travel/competition) by the head coach and an athletic administrator. An “Authorization to Depart from Team” form must be completed prior to the team travel in order for the student-athlete to travel back to campus through approved, alternative arrangements. All Augustana code-of-conduct expectations and regulations apply to student-athletes while away from campus just as they would apply to on- campus or community behavior.

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SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – GUIDELINES

There are many outlets available to you to communicate with friends, acquaintances, and family members. Social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), chat rooms, bulletin boards and blogs are just a few of these outlets. Whether in the real world or the cyber world, you represent yourself, your team, the athletics department and the college and we expect you to do it with the highest standards of honesty, integrity and class. The following serves as guidelines that you are expected to follow as you participate in any of the above-mentioned or similar communications:

 Keep your page/site private but understand that anything you post on-line (even if you make your site private) is out of your control the moment you place it on.  Do not post your home address, local address, phone numbers, date of birth, class schedule, location your team is staying on the road, etc.  Do not post information, photos, videos or other items on-line that could embarrass you, your family, your team, the athletics department or the College.  Be sure you know who you are adding as a “friend” to your page/site.  Many potential employers and graduate schools analyze these sites in their search processes. Anything posted that is attributed to you could be damaging to your future.  Student-athletes could face discipline and even dismissal for inappropriate postings.

TOBACCO

The use of tobacco by student-athletes is prohibited in or on any Augustana campus or athletic facility. NCAA Bylaw 11.1.5 Use of Tobacco Products states that the use of tobacco is prohibited by all game personnel (e.g. coaches, athletic trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practices and competition.

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