CSUN Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Table of Contents About CSUN History of the University & Traditions Complimentary Admissions Mission to embrace changes that will enhance the fulfillment CSUN History Employment California State University, Northridge exists to of the University’s mission. CSUN Traditions Extra Benefits enable students to realize their educational goals. The Alma Mater Fight Song Gambling University’s first priority is to promote the welfare and Vision Oviatt Library Flag Outside Competition intellectual progress of students. To fulfill this mission, California State University, Northridge is inspired CSUN Presidents Promotional Activities we design programs and activities to help students by the belief that our commitment to educational Well-Known Alumni Recruiting develop the academic competencies, professional opportunity, inclusion and excellence will extend the skills, critical and creative abilities, and ethical values promise of America to succeeding generations. Our University Vision/Mission/Traditions Sports Performance of learned persons who live in a democratic society, an graduates will be the vanguard of leaders— committed Mission Statement interdependent world, and a technological age; we seek to sustaining a democracy in which diverse people Matador Athletics Mission Statement Facility Description to foster a rigorous and contemporary understanding of share in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, Training Philosophy the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines, proficient in applying technology to wise purposes, Sportsmanship & Athletics Code of Conduct Sports Performance Staff and we believe in the following values. and dedicated to securing a humane world community Big West Conference Sportsmanship Programs and sustaining the bounty of the Earth. Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Sportsmanship Physical Welfare Values CSUN Athletics Social Media Guidelines for Weight Room Policies Commitment to Teaching, Scholarship and Active As an institution of higher learning: Student-Athletes Learning. We demonstrate excellence in teaching. • We will create a community of shared values in which CSUN Athletics Social Media Penalties Athletic Equipment We honor and reward high performance in learning, faculty, students, staff, administrators and alumni Hazing Athletic Equipment Room Services teaching, scholarship, research, service, and creative will experience personal satisfaction and pride in our Academic Honesty activity. Because the quality of our academic programs collective achievements; NCAA and CSUN Drug Policies Sports Medicine is central to our mission, we encourage intellectual • We will be the first choice for university applicants Prohibition on Use of Banned Substances Medical Clearance curiosity and protect the multiple expressions of who seek a rigorous, collaborative teaching/ learning Emergency Policies and Procedures academic freedom. experience in a technologically rich environment; Academic Policies & Procedures Treatment of Athletic Related Injuries and • We will be the leader in enhancing the educational, Mission Statement Illnesses Commitment to Excellence. We set the highest cultural and economic resources of our region; Goals Athletic Medical Insurance standards for ourselves in all of our actions and • We will receive local and national recognition for The Academic Advisement Process Sports Safety Certification activities and support the professional development our distinctive achievements in teaching, learning, Academic Support Requirements Student Insurances of faculty, staff and administrators. We assess our scholarship and service Grade Progress Reports Adjunct & Support Services performance so that every area of University life will be University Academic Requirements Additional Resources continually improved and renewed. We recognize and History Student Athlete Expectations reward our efforts of greatest distinction and through In the fall of 1956, the San Fernando Valley Campus Disability Resources and Educational Services Media Guidelines them provide state and national leadership. of the Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Travel CSUN Athletics Communication Guidelines Sciences was established on the present site of the Class Attendance Policy SID Media Interviews Respect for All People. We aspire to behave as an University. Soon afterward the campus separated from Student Complaints against Faculty inclusive, cooperative community. Our behaviors, its parent college on July 1, 1958, the founding date NCAA Academic Requirements Awards and Recognition policies, and programs affirm the worth and personal of the present University, to become San Fernando Academic Honesty University Honors and Awards dignity of every member of the University community Valley State College. At that time, it had an enrollment and contribute to a campus climate of civility, of about 3,300 students with a faculty of 104. On NCAA Compliance Athletic Department and Directory collegiality, tolerance, and reasoned debate. June 1, 1972, the college was renamed California Athletic Eligibility State University, Northridge. Today, a member of Athletic Scholarships/Grants-In-Limitations Alliances with the Community. We seek partnerships the 23-campus California State University system in Academic Misconduct with local schools, community colleges, businesses, Northridge is one of the largest institutions of higher Agents government and social agencies to advance the learning in California. It is the third largest university Playing Season Regulations educational, intellectual, artistic, civic, cultural and in Los Angeles County, after UCLA and CSU Long Beach. RARA economic aspirations of our surrounding communities. It is the largest residential campus in the CSU system CARA with approximately 10 percent of its enrollment living Not Considered RARA or CARA Encouragement of Innovation, Experimentation, in residence halls on campus and thousands more in VARA and Creativity. We seek to provide an environment nearby apartments. Bachelor’s degrees are currently conducive to innovation, experimentation, and given in 51 subject areas and Master’s degrees in 44. creativity. We encourage all members of our There are 27 credentials given in the field of education. community to take intellectual and creative risks and

2 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 3 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Campus Icons & Traditions The University Seal nationwide search for an artist to bring to fruition the CSUN Alma Mater & Fight Song Matador Athletics Mission Statement The University Seal is separated into four quadrants 20-year-old vision. In 2010, Jon Hair, a North Carolina- “Hail to the Matadors” In alignment with the mission of the University, we each identifying a part of the rich culture that makes based sculptor, was commissioned to create and install The university alma mater and fight song was written empower our student-athletes and staff to achieve California State University, Northridge unique. a bronze Matador statue. by alumnus and Matador fan Richard Kaufman who comprehensive excellence. We carry out our mission • The San Fernando Mission heritage is depicted by the received his B.A. in Music in 1977 at CSUN. Both the of the CSUN Intercollegiate Athletics Program, and arched adobe columns; The Matador Statue fundraising committee launched alma mater and the fight song share the same lyrics. we have set a vision to recruit and retain a diverse • The feather quill pen & parchment represent a drive to raise $150,000 to build a bigger-than-life- body of student-athletes for all sports. We provide scholarship; size bronze statute, the first of its kind on campus. Hail to the Matadors and to our school so equitable opportunity for men and women athletes; • The geomorphology of the San Fernando Valley Alumni rallied to support the initiative and no state dear, and strive to maintain a level of excellence, guided is created by the surrounding Santa Monica, San funds were used. This iconic bronze sculpture salutes As we move along the road of life, let us by the same high standards set for all other aspects Gabriel, & Santa Susana Mountains, along with the the courage, grace, creativity, ability and strength of keep from doubt or fear, of the university. We ensure a quality academic Chatsworth Hills; Cal State Northridge’s students, alumni and the entire For the knowledge which we find here, for experience and we ensure standards of fair play and • The Sun, which is both in our moniker, C “SUN,” as campus community. The statue is located across from all who urge us on, ethical conduct. We teach the values of sportsmanship, well as an attractive environmental feature which the Matador Square in the area west of the University The spirit of the red and white will teamwork, and competition. We work hard to create a Southern California is famous for. The typography that Student Union and east of the Oviatt Library. For more brighten every dawn, great image and involvement of our athletic program surrounds the pictograms was originally designed in information about the statue fundraising campaign, Where the sun is shining...and where and want success for every student-athlete. a serif face, similar to Times Roman. It was updated visit www. csunalumni.com. truth leaves an open door, to the unique sans serif face by Randall Tucker, then To honor strong and courage tall, we hail As a whole, the Athletics Departments values are to director of Reprographics in the early eighties, under Tradition of the Rose our Matador. abide by the six core values to help guide and govern the direction of President James W. Cleary. Red roses are to be laid at the base of the Matador our actions at all times. Statue by every Matador who wants to commemorate CSUN Presidents The Matador Statue – History of an Icon or celebrate a significant achievement or a time of Ralph Prator was the institution’s founding President 1. Service: We approach all our relationships with a In 1958, students at then San Fernando Valley State overcoming a worthy adversary, including (but not from early 1958 to fall 1968. James Cleary served from spirit of service. College selected “The Matador” as the official mascot limited to): 1969 to mid-1992. Blenda J. Wilson was president from 2. Accountability: We are personally accountable for out of 158 recommendations. The students hoped to • Passing a difficult test or class September 1992 through min-1999. Louanne Kennedy our actions and are thoughtful with the use of our establish a tradition and find an icon round which to • Overcoming a personal obstacle or difficulty served as acting president during 1999-2000. Jolene resources. rally and represent the courageous character of the • Joining a significant campus organization Koester served as the university’s fourth President from 3. Discovery: We are continuously learning and university. Their foresight was wise, and through the • Achieving a degree 2000 to 2011 until Dr. Dianne F. Harrison became the growing. Education is the cornerstone of our years students and alumni adopted The Matador as • Getting a new job or promotion fifth President CSUN and began her appointment in decision making. a symbol of California State University, Northridge’s • Celebrating a personal milestone (birthday, June 2012. 4. Diversity & Inclusion: We strive for diversity in spirit – nicknaming the gymnasium “The Matadome” engagement, wedding, death) opinion and background. We look to include all and posing for pictures with “Matty,” Northridge’s • Athletic teams celebrating successful games or Well-Known Alumni voices in advancing our department. costumed cheerleader. conference play Some well-known CSUN alumni include Hilton Hotels 5. Sportsmanship: We conduct ourselves with • Departments celebrating achievements or making President Stephen Bollenbach, charter schools character, on and off the field. The original statue campaign was launched by a milestones innovator Yvonne Chan, American Greetings President 6. Integrity: We know the right thing to do is the only campus committee in 1989. The Department of • Significant occurrences in the life of the campus Edward Fruchtenbaum, Xircom President Dirk Gates, thing to do. Art hosted a contest to come up with a design. The community Los Angeles Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn, committee selected a design created by alumnus space shuttle astronaut Scott Horowitz, Federal Leadership is a very important aspect that our athletics Frank Panaro ’84 (Physics), ’90 (Art). The design Oviatt Library Flag Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Jerald Jordan, department provides for our student-athletes. We went to the foundry; however, plans stalled after the In the aftermath of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake actor-director Cheech Marin, AT&T CFO Charles provide within our resources, a broad based, equitable 1994 Northridge earthquake. Unfortunately, due to - without fanfare, but with respectful notice - a large Noski, Olympic volleyball star Bob Samuelson, Intercollegiate Athletics Program and help develop overriding campus priorities following the earthquake, flag of the United States of America was secured atop former Washington nationals second baseman Adam both short term and long term strategic plans that the statue was never completed and the original full- the Oviatt Library. The flag, visible from across campus, Kennedy, Los Angeles Galaxy defender Sean Franklin, support the department and the university’s mission. size clay molds deteriorated and had to be destroyed. was raised then - and has continued to be flown - as a opera singer Carol Vaness, actress Devra Winger, MGM We will operate as a NCAA division 1 athletics program To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cal State symbol of hope and as a reminder of the remarkable Chairman Alex Yemenidjian, singer-songwriter and at the highest level of competitiveness within affiliated Northridge in 2009, a campus-wide committee, under resiliency of the university. record producer Andy Grammer, actress Eva Longoria, conferences. The athletics department will comply the leadership of the late Vice President for Student personal trainer Jillian Michaels, Boston Marathon with all federal, state, NCAA, university and conference Affairs Terry Piper and then Associate Vice President winner and former Women’s Marathon World Record rules and regulations. for Student Affairs William Watkins ’74 (Urban Holder Jacqueline Hansen and many more. Studies), convened to rekindle the effort. The original designer was not available so the committee began a

4 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 5 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Sportsmanship and Student drugs that can impact the eligibility of student- Code of Conduct athletes who try to cheat by using banned substances. CSUN Code of Conduct • Using obscene gestures or profane or unduly The NCAA tests for steroids, peptide hormones and All student-athletes must adhere to the CSUN Code provocative language or actions towards officials, masking agents year-round and also may test for of Conduct. Failure to meet any of the Standards for opponents or spectators; stimulants and recreational drugs. Member schools Student Conduct California Code of Regulations Title • Being critical publicly of any game official, also may test for these substances as part of their 5, Article 2 may result in a termination of status as a conference personnel, another University, or its athletics department drug-deterrence programs. To student athlete and cancellation of financial aid. personnel. learn more about specific medications or supplements that may be banned substances, visit Drug Free https://catalog.csun.edu/policies/student-conduct- Any person who, after investigation by the Federation Sport AXIS, which provides up-to-date research on code/ is found to have committed one of the listed acts, or supplements and over-the-counter and prescription any other act of un-sportsmanlike conduct, shall be drugs. Big West Conference Sportsmanship subject to appropriate penalty. The penalties may Acts of un-sportsmanlike conduct and subsequent include a private or public reprimand, ejection from the For CSUN’s policies on Alcohol and illicit Drugs, penalties for coaches and student athletes: contest, and/or suspension for one or more contests. student-athletes can refer to this link. http://www.csun. • Striking or physically abusing an official, opposing The decision of the Executive Director is binding on edu/sites/default/files/900-06-policy_0.pdf coach or player; the parties unless it is overruled by an appeal to the • Intentionally inciting participants or spectators to Federation’s Administrative Committee. The decision Prohibition On Use Of Banned Substances violent or abusive action; of the Federation’s Administrative Committee is Per the CSUN Banned Substance Use Prevention and • Using obscene gestures or profane or unduly binding on the parties. The reversal or modification Screening Policy, use of any of the listed banned provocative language or actions toward officials, of the Executive Director’s decision must be endorsed substances by any athletic team member, at any time, opponents or spectators. by a majority of the Administrative Committee in while such individual is a student at the university, • Being critical publicly of any game official, attendance, except that the appealing institution shall except as the same may be prescribed by a qualified conference personnel, another University or its not have a vote if represented on the committee. physician to treat any individual’s medical condition, personnel. is expressly prohibited. For clarity, the time period Hazing includes all times before, during or after the sport’s Any person who, after investigation by the conference As CSUN student-athletes we have a positive image season or season in which the student-athlete office, is found to have committed one of the listed we have to keep up with, from both the public and participates as a team member. acts or any other act of un-sportsmanlike conduct the media in order to keep our CSUN community shall be subject to appropriate penalty. The penalties proud. Hazing or team initiations that are demeaning, Some legal supplements (i.e., herbal, nutritional and may include a private or public reprimand, ejection degrading, or abusive, that violate the dignity of other supplements) may contain banned substances, from the contest and/or suspension for one or more another person, or that inflict emotional or physical which may create a positive test result. Positive test contests. The decision of the Commissioner is binding discomfort or pain are strictly prohibited. We want results for banned substances, regardless of their on the parties unless it is overruled by an appeal to the every student-athlete to feel comfortable, safe and source, are considered violations of the Banned conference Executive Committee. The decision of the excited to play. Substance Use Prevent and Screening Policy. A Executive Committee is binding on the parties unless student-athlete should contact the sport nutritonist it is overruled by an appeal to the Council. The reversal Academic Honesty prior to taking any supplement. For additional or modification of the Executive Committee’s decision Student-athletes are expected to uphold the same information on banned substances, please visit www. must be endorsed by a majority of the President/ standards of conduct, including academic honesty drugfreesport.com/rec, password ncaa1. Chancellor or his/her designee in attendance, except that has been adopted by the department and the the President/Chancellor or his/her designee of the university. We are expected to follow the code of appealing institution shall not have a vote. conduct that applies to all CSUN students and to the rules that are derived specifically for student-athletes. Mountain Pacific Sports CSUN’s student code of conduct is available here. Federation Sportsmanship Acts of un-sportsmanlike conduct and subsequent NCAA and CSUN Drug Policies penalties for coaches and student athletes shall The NCAA has a drug-testing program, along with include, but not be limited to: clear policies and effective education that protects • Striking or physically abusing an official, opposing student-athletes who play by the rules and play clean. coach or player; Intentionally inciting participants or The purpose of the drug-testing program is to deter spectators to violent or abusive action; student-athletes from using performance-enhancing

6 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 7 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Academic Policies & Procedures The Matador Achievement Center The Academic Advisement Process Support offerings include subject specific tutoring, term to check your progress. Mission Statement For Student-Athletes learning specialist meetings, peer learning assistant Class Checking: You are only permitted to miss class The mission of the Matador Achievement Center (MAC) Academic advisement begins when the prospect meeting, The Matador Connection workshops, for competition during your championship segment is to support CSUN’s student-athletes in achieving comes in for a recruiting visit. During this visit, the structured study hours, objective-based structured (not for practice, films, PT). their full academic potential. Our department seeks to student-athlete is introduced to his or her assigned study and summer success workshops. Books: You are expected to obtain your books the first assist student-athletes in academic planning in order academic advisor and MAC support staff. The advisor week of school. to maintain NCAA, University and Big West academic reviews MAC, campus and athletic services that Student-athletes must receive approval from the Senior Printing: You may not print from a staff member’s eligibility. The office focuses on the promotion of support academic growth in addition to discussing Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services prior computer but may print in any lab on campus academic excellence, retention, and personal growth general education and university requirements. to utilizing a tutor who is not employed by CSUN. including the two MAC labs. $10 per term is that will ultimately lead towards graduation. automatically credited to every CSUN student for The connection to student-athletes takes place Advisement of transfer prospects requires copies Grade Progress Reports printing. primarily through our academic advisement, tutoring, of transcripts and a degree audit completed in Grade checks are submitted to the faculty of student- equipment checkout, learning specialist and peer conjunction with Admissions and Records, Compliance athletes by the Matador Achievement Center in Disability Resources And learning assist meetings, Summer Success Program and the MAC. Once the prospect is admitted, the the second, sixth and 12th week of the semester Educational Services and The Matador Connection life skills programming. advisor will review all requirements (G.E., Title 5 and electronically and in a paper format. Student-athletes Disability Services and Accommodations (DRES) is Major) and assist the student-athlete with the planning with a C or lower in a course are flagged by the MAC and located in Bayramian Hall (BH) room 110. DRES assists Goals of a schedule of classes that balances their academic will meet with their athletic academic advisor, learning with academic impacting accommodations such as Goal 1: To serve as a primary source of academic and needs and athletic responsibilities. specialist and coach to discuss the revision of academic concussions, injured writing hand, etc. NCAA eligibility information for student-athletes, requirements and increase progress reporting. coaches, and staff. Continuing student-athletes meet with their athletic Travel • Objective 1: Advise students and inform coaches advisors for semester-based advising, academic University Academic Requirements Student-athletes are to give a copy of their “Missed on the requirements needed to comply with progress checks, and post-graduation planning. All And Procedures Class Excuse Letter” to their professors the first week NCAA, Big West, and institutional regulations. student-athletes will also have a major specific adviser All student-athletes are expected to follow the of the semester. The Faculty Athletic Representative • Objective 2: Advise both prospective and with whom they are required to meet in conjunction information in the university catalog appropriate to provides electronic copies of the same letter to faculty matriculated students on the academic with priority registration. Student-athletes are required the first year they attended college. The catalog is per student-athlete. The professor keeps the letter requirements needed for graduation. to turn in a proposed schedule of classes to their available at the bookstore complex or online. It is the and signs a verification form that the student-athlete • Objective 3: Process initial and continuing athletic academic advisor after their major advisor student-athlete’s responsibility to know all the rules did provide the notification to the professor. The eligibility documentation for term certifications has approved course selection for the upcoming term. and regulations related to academics. In addition to student-athlete returns the form back to the Matador of eligibility. This process will be repeated each semester until the knowing the rules, student-athletes are expected to Achievement Center for documenting purposes. The • Objective 4: Provide coaches and sport student graduates or finishes his/her eligibility. abide by these rules and serve as role models for the letter includes the dates that will interfere with the administrators with academic updates on It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to make rest of the university. Student-athletes should refer to student’s class requirements. If the instructor indicates student-athletes. sure that they are clearing campus holds prior to Appendix E of the University Catalog “Student Conduct concerns about the extent of the missed class time, registration each term with the assistant of various Code” which states the campus community values as the student should immediately consult with their Goal 2: To provide academic support services for members of the MAC and his or her major advisor. well as the grounds for student discipline. academic advisor and consider rescheduling their student-athletes. classes or finding a solution with the Faculty Athletic • Objective 1: Provide tutorial support with the Academic Support Requirements Student-Athlete Expectations Representative. A member(s) of the MAC may travel on coverage of several courses for student-athletes The sport specific athletic academic advisor, learning Your education is YOUR responsibility! extended road games to facilitate structured study and and referrals to other campus tutorial and specialist and tutor coordinator will complete an Attendance, Motivation and Participation are essential provide academic support away from campus. academic support programs. academic support requirement spreadsheet every Check your CSUN email multiple times per day • Objective 2: The Office will determine every semester to outline the various types of academic Communicate and Ask for help Class Attendance Policy semester which student-athletes are most support they feel the student-athlete will need to have Don’t be shy and Always be polite Non-Attendance Policy: (Campus Policy) “at-risk” for academic ineligibility and provide a successful term academically. This spreadsheet Introduce yourself to your professor during the first A student who is absent from the first two class special services to assist them to include support is reviewed by coaches and stored for continued two weeks of class and communicate with them often; meetings may lose the right to remain on the class of a learning specialist, assistant learning consultation throughout the term. they are here to help. (Dr. or Professor Last Name, not roster unless the instructor is notified that the absence specialist, ESL programming, the Peer Learning First Name) is temporary. The student who has lost the right to Assistant program. The completion of this document takes into remain in the class must formally withdraw from the • Objective 3: Consultation with Disability consideration the recommended academic support Travel Letter: Must be hand delivered to every professor class. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Resources and Educational Services to ensure a requirements as set by the Senior Associate Athletic during the first two weeks of class with the verification Students should consult the campus catalog for student with academic impacting circumstances Director for Academic Services. Student-athletes are form signed and returned to Erika Baron (BH 525). other regulations regarding attendance and course receives permanent or temporary academic required to fulfill their academic requirements on a Progress Reports: These are grade reports that come withdrawal. support. weekly basis. directly from your faculty member several times per

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Attendance Policy: Good Standing Requirement of passing 6 units minimum and 18 units practice or competition activities until the beginning Student-athletes are expected to attend classes and Cumulative GPA and CSUN GPA of 2.00 or higher fall and spring combined under each academic year of the year meeting is conducted. It is our expectation complete all required assignments and exams. Practice, Can enroll in up to 16 units per semester (may vary e.i. Freshman, Soph... that CSUN student-athletes know all relevant NCAA, conditioning, weight room, or athletic rehabilitation each semester) Conference and University rules and regulations. does not have priority over class attendance. Student- To enroll in more than 16 units, complete an Extra Unit All freshman must pass 24 units their first year. athletes are responsible for informing their instructors Authorization Form (available in Matador Achievement Continuing student-athletes must have 40% of their Athletic Eligbility of upcoming contests that will conflict with their class Center 2nd Floor) degree completed prior to entering their third year of Student-athletes are permitted to compete in a schedule. The student-athlete, not the instructor, Athletes must enroll in Academic courses first full time enrollment; 60% of their degree completed maximum of 4 season of competition in each sport. is responsible for arranging to make up missed prior to entering their fourth year of full time All seasons of competition must occur during a 5-year assignments or exams. The Matador Achievement Probation enrollment; 80% of their degree completed prior to period starting from the date that you first enroll full- Center may request attendance verification from Cumulative GPA or CSUN GPA falls below 2.00 at the entering their fifth year of full time enrollment. time in any collegiate institution. faculty. If the course instructor does not allow the conclusion of any term student-athlete to make up assignments or exams that Remain on probation until they regain good standing Academic Honesty In order to practice and compete, you must be a were missed because of an official athletic competition, or are placed in disqualified status (see table below) The maintenance of academic integrity and quality “full-time” student; that is enrolled in at least 12 units the student-athlete should do the following; the first Can only enroll in a maximum of 13 units per semester education is the responsibility of each student within each semester. If you drop below 12 units at any attempt to resolve the issue by meeting with the To enroll in more than 13 units, complete and Extra this University and the CSU system. Cheating or time during the term, you will be ruled immediately faculty member. If this meeting does not result in Unit Authorization Form (available in Matador plagiarism in connection with an academic program ineligible for practice and competition until you are a solution, the student-athlete should schedule a Achievement Center 2nd Floor) at a CSU campus is listed in Section 41301, Title 5, back to full-time. There are exceptions to the full-time meeting with the department chair, (see “student California Code of Regulations as an offense for which rule for those that are in their last term of enrollment complaints against faculty”). Additionally, the Disqualified Status a student may be expelled, suspended or given a less prior to graduation; however, this exception must be student-athlete can consult with the Faculty Athletic Cumulative GPA or CSUN GPA falls below the floor listed severe disciplinary sanction. Academic dishonesty is an approved by your academic advisor, admissions, and Representative and the MAC regarding the issue. for each class level in the table below for students on especially serious offense and diminishes the quality the OCS prior to being permitted. academic probation in the previous term(s) of a scholarship and defrauds those who depend on the Three weeks prior to the first day of school, coaches If cumulative GPA falls below 1.00 the students will be integrity of the University’s programs. Such dishonesty Athletic Scholarships/ are required to submit their game schedules for the disqualified immediately without first being placed on includes: Cheating-Intentionally using or attempting Grant-In-Aid Limitations upcoming semester with identified departures and probation (does not apply to the first-time freshman in to use unauthorized materials, information or study All scholarships received by student-athletes should returns to campus. their first semester only) aids in any academic exercise Fabrication-Intentional be reported to the Office of Compliance Services. When disqualified cannot attend CSUN for a full falsification or invention of any information or citation The OCS will ensure to review all scholarships prior NCAA Academic Requirements academic year and must attend community college in an academic exercise Plagiarism-Intentionally or to disbursement to ensure that they meet NCAA First Year of Enrollment or Tseng College Open University to be considered for knowingly representing the words, ideas or work of legislation. No GPA requirements readmission another as one’s own in any academic exercise Entering Second Year of Enrollment Must demonstrate achievements established by For rules/policies related to your Athletics Grant-In-Aid ≥ 1.8 GPA, must have earned 24 units total students major that support a successful return to the Electronic Checkout Policy “AGIA”, please refer to the back of your signed AGIA. Entering the Third Year of Enrollment University through community college or Tseng grades Student-athletes can check out the below items from All students on athletics scholarship are required to be ≥ 1.9 GPA, must have completed 40% of degree the MAC: notified of a renewal, nonrenewal, or reduction of their Entering the Fourth Year of Enrollment If readmitted, must adhere to conditions of an • Laptops scholarship for the next academic year by July 1st. ≥ 2.0 GPA, must have completed 60% of degree Academic Performance Agreement (APA) • iPads Entering the Fifth Year of Enrollment • Calculators Academic Misconduct ≥ 2.0 GPA, must have completed 80% of degree Class Level Units GPA at time of Disqualified Status • Clickers NCAA rules require all institutional staff members • Translators and students to act with honesty and integrity in Academic Standing Freshman 1-29 units 1.50 • Limited textbook in office rentals all academic matters. Post-enrollment academic Academic standing is defined by the student’s All student-athlete must sign an electronic checkout misconduct includes any violation or breach of an GPA. Courses in which grades of CR, NC, I and W are Sophomore 30-59 units 1.70 policy form and equipment can be checked out for up institutional policy regarding academic honesty or assigned are not used in GPA calculation. to two weeks at a time (can be renewed) or for the day. integrity. Academic misconduct becomes an NCAA A student’s academic status is based on: Junior 60-89 units 1.85 violation if the conduct violates institution’s academic • Cumulative total GPA – includes coursework The Office of Compliance Services “OCS” is committed misconduct policies and either: 1) Results in falsification transferred from other institutions as well as Senior 90-plus units 1.95 to establishing policies and procedures that of student-athlete’s academic record, 2) Enables coursework taken at CSUN demonstrate institutional control. Our office will meet student-athlete to compete or receive athletics aid, or 3) • CSUN GPA – includes only coursework taken at CSUN with all student-athletes at the beginning and end of Involves an institutional staff member or booster. each academic year. Student-athletes are required Impermissible academic assistance may still occur to attend these meetings, and will not be cleared for in cases in which the institution finds there was no

10 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 11 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics NCAA Compliance intuitional academic misconduct. Impermissible staff (including strength and conditioning coaches) admissions to away events are issued to eligible exchange for the possibility of gaining another item academic assistance is designed to identify when a and must be counted within the weekly and daily members on the official traveling roster. Student-athletes of value.” Student-athlete may not solicit a bet on student-athlete receives special treatment in the area of limitations under Bylaws 17.1.7.1 and 17.1.7.2. Such are prohibited from selling his or her complimentary any intercollegiate or professional team, or knowingly academics that would not otherwise be available to the activities include, but are not limited to, the following: admissions or exchanging them for any item of value. provide information to individuals involved in any general student. Definition: Substantial assistance that Practice, Competition and related activities, Film type of organized gambling activities concerning is not generally available to an institution’s students, or Review, Skill Instruction, Strength & Conditioning Employment intercollegiate athletics competition. Additionally, an academic exception that results in a grade change, Activities. NOTE: Administrative activities (e.g., Student-athletes may hold employment opportunities students should not accept a bet on any team academic credit or fulfilment of a graduation academic meetings, compliance meetings) shall not so long as the job is registered with the OCS, they are representing the CSUN or participate in any gambling be considered CARA. paid at a rate commensurate with the going rate in activity that involves intercollegiate or professional Agents that locality for similar services, and they are paid only athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any NCAA general rule: You will be ineligible for u Not considered CARA or RARA for work actually performed. As a reminder, student- other method employed by organized gambling. participation in intercollegiate athletics if you ever Health & Medical Activities (e.g., medical evaluations, athletes cannot be paid for their athletics ability/ Fantasy leagues in which you pay an entry fee (or give have agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by treatment for prevention and/or rehabilitation reputation nor can employer use your name, photo, up an item of value) for the opportunity to win a prize an agent for the purpose of marketing your athletic of injuries), Academically-related activities (e.g., etc. to advertise their business. (or an item of value) are considered forms of gambling. ability or reputation in your particular sport. meetings with academic advisors, tutor sessions, study hall) Fee-for-Lessons (private lessons): has additional rules Outside Competition The NCAA “Agent” definition is broad definition that & requires additional documentation; please check in Outside competition is any athletics competition against includes financial advisors, marketing representatives, u Voluntary Athletically-Related Activities (VARA) with the OCS prior to engaging in such activities. any other athletics team (including an alumni team) runners, etc.. Student-athletes are permitted to engage To be considered a “voluntary” activity, all the following that does not represent the intercollegiate athletics in conversations with agents provided that they do not conditions must be met: Extra Benefits program of CSUN. Student-athletes are not permitted agree verbally or in writing to be represented now or in • The student-athlete must not be required to report It is our expectation that student-athletes not to participate on teams other than those fielded by the future. Additionally, student-athletes may not accept back to a coach or other athletics department staff be granted special treatment, also known as an CSUN during the academic year unless it is approved benefits (meals, transportation, etc.) from agents. member (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) “Extra Benefit”, because of their participation in by the OCS; doing so without approval will likely result any information related to the activity. In addition, intercollegiate athletics. Any special arrangement by in the student becoming ineligible to represent CSUN Playing Season Regulations noncoaching athletics department staff members an institutional employee or a representative of the in future competition. Basketball student-athletes may During your playing season, you shall be permitted to who observe the activity (e.g., strength coach, trainer, institution’s athletics interest (“booster”) to provide not participate in any organized basketball competition practice a maximum of four hours per day and a total manager) may not report back to the student- a student-athlete (or a student-athlete’s relative or while representing CSUN except for NCAA approved of 20 hours per week. During your playing season, you athlete’s coach any information related to the activity; friend) a benefit that is not generally available to other summer leagues. Any student-athlete desiring to must have one calendar day off from all required athletic [NOTE: Coaches may not observe voluntary activities.] CSUN students and their relative and/or friends or, is participate in outside competition must complete the activities per week. Outside of your playing season, you • The activity must be initiated and requested solely by the not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation outside competition form and receive pre-approval from shall be permitted to participate in athletic activities (i.e. student-athlete. Neither the institution nor any athletics Specific examples (not an exhaustive list): Use of a the Office of Compliance Services. weight lifting and conditioning) for a maximum of eight department staff member may require the student- car, clothing, gifts, money, tickets for any kind of hours per week; with a maximum of 2 of those 8 hours athlete to participate in the activity at any time; entertainment, arranging services, etc.; Free or reduced Promotional Activities allowed to be spent on skill instruction. • The student-athlete’s attendance and participation in cost room and/or board from any CSUN employee or All student-athlete appearances and involvement in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for booster of its athletic programs (includes “house sitting” promotional activities must be pre-approved through u Required Athletically Related Activities (RARA) the purposes of reporting such information to coaching for an employee); Free or reduced cost storage room for the athletic department. All student-athletes and Required athletically related activities include any staff members or other student-athletes; and personal belongings for the summer months (includes agencies involved with the event must adhere to the activities, including those that are countable in the • The student-athlete may not be subjected to penalty at CSUN employee or booster’s home); Free or reduced NCAA Bylaw 12.5.1.1. daily and weekly limitations that are required of if he or she elects not to participate in the activity. cost merchandise or services from any merchant unless a student-athlete. Such activities include, but are In addition, neither the institution nor any athletics it is available to the general public as well; Special Recruiting not limited to, the following: Compliance meetings; department staff member may provide recognition or discounts, payment arrangements or credit on purchase Student-athletes are not permitted to publicly recruit Organized team promotional activities; Recruiting incentives (e.g., awards) to a student-athlete based on (e.g. airline ticket, clothing) – includes services (e.g. prospects and at no time should any recruitment activities, including student-host duties; Media his or her attendance or performance in the activity. laundry, haircuts, etc.); Loan of money, guarantee of of prospects be done so at the direction of coaches activities; Fundraising events; Community service bond signing or co-signing of a note to arrange a loan; or staff. Any social media or communication with events; Team-building activities; and Travel to and from Complimentary Admissions Meals (while occasional meals are permitted these are prospects by students-athletes should be done in a away-from-home competition. NOTE: RARA (including NCAA rules allow for student-athletes to receive a used by the sport coaching staffs) private manner. Please do not comment on prospects CARA) may not occur during any designated days off. maximum of four (4) complimentary admissions per to the media at any time, including if they are taking student for each event (home or away) in his/her sport. Gambling an unofficial or official visit. u Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA) Whether or not a specific sport program provides the The NCAA defines “wagering” or “gambling” as, “any Include any required activity with an athletics purpose maximum allowable complimentary admissions or some agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to Ensure that you review the student host form signed involving student-athletes and at the direction of, or lesser number of complimentary admissions is left to give up an item of value (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) in on Jump Forward each year. supervised by, one or more of an institution’s coaching the discretion of each sport program. Complimentary

12 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 13 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Sports Performance Mission Statement highest training levels. Through a holistic approach to training, our mission is to provide our student-athletes with the physical and Sports Performance Staff mental tools necessary to realize their highest level of All sports performance coaches must pass a skill development. certification examination credentialed by an independent accreditation agency such as The Using a multidisciplinary training approach, and National Strength and Conditioning Association continual communication with sport coaches and (NSCA) as well as maintain certification in first aid, sports medicine, we seek to physically prepare the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an student-athlete for the rigors of competition, and automated external defibrillator (AED). increase their resilience to injury. Programs Our positive coaching atmosphere is designed to instill CSUN’s Sports Performance staff takes great pride in a championship attitude, and educate our student- providing a consistent in-season training program that athletes so they are prepared to navigate their life-long accounts for increased sport practice and competition journey toward health and fitness. schedules. By maintaining a minimum of at least two strength and power sessions each week, we will not Facility Description only decrease the risk of injury towards the end of the CSUN’s Athletic Performance Training Facility is season, but also maintain our performance levels. located in Redwood Hall room 122, adjacent to The The off-season training program is very intensive and Matadome. The 3,500 square foot facility includes addresses the areas of speed, agility, strength, power, 7,500 pounds of free weight, including bumper plates endurance, and mobility. We are committed to being and urethane barbell plates. The weight room also in full compliance with NCAA rules concerning time houses 2,500 pounds of dumbbells. allocation for student-athletes and voluntary workout during the off-season. The training center includes ten state of the art Power- Lift Olympic Weightlifting platforms, ten Power-Lift During the school year, our staff is dedicated to multidimensional half racks each with lever action providing a daily supervised workout session with each benches and five Power-Lift glute-ham developers. team. We have made a strong effort to be available The facility also contains a selection of other training to our teams at the practice site; however, attending modalities such as medicine balls, stability balls, every practice for every team is impossible for our staff. kettlebells, plyometric boxes, hurdles, small and large When not present, it is our desire to instill a stretching/ sleds, resistance bands, slide boards and jump ropes. pre-practice routine that the coaching staff can facilitate. Our staff also takes great pride in providing Training Philosophy summer workout plans for our athletes who are not on The training programs designed by the Sports campus for normal training during the summer break. Performance staff at CSUN cover all facets of speed, agility, strength, endurance, and mobility. Each Physical Welfare training program is based upon the development of In order for our athletes to achieve success at the functional strength and explosive power using free highest level, they develop and maintain healthy weight movements that help prepare student-athletes habits in regards to training, sleeping, and eating. for the rigors of athletic competition. Our department feels a strong responsibility to help each student-athlete achieve this optimal level of The objective of the sports performance program is to holistic health, which includes staying free of injuries. ensure each student-athlete in every sport is provided In pursuit of this health, the Sports Performance staff with sound in-season and off-season programs. This has developed excellent strength and conditioning program of activity includes speed, power, strength, programs to keep student-athletes at a low risk of endurance, and mobility. injury. In addition, our staff provides informative education with regards to optimal life-style behavior A certified sports performance coach for each sport habits such as sleep. However should injuries occur, is provided to allow athletes the ability to reach their our department is committed to a collaborative effort

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with Sports Medicine to provide a comprehensive conducted on upholstered benches. rehabilitation program. • As a courtesy to other athletes, wipe perspiration off Laundry Service the equipment when finished. Laundry service is provided to all student-athletes Weight Room Policies • Immediately report any weight room related injury in season and out of season. There is laundry service • Student-athletes are expected to have a positive or equipment irregularity to the sports performance during summer break. All student-athletes will be attitude and demonstrate championship effort at all staff. provided with a laundry loop. Teams are assigned times. • Any athlete in violation of weight room policies may designated color loops. Teams with designated team • The Matador Athletic Performance Center is reserved be excused from their training session. locker rooms will be directed to place laundry in bins at for CSUN intercollegiate athletes and staff members the end of each practice. All other teams must follow only. the assigned drop and pick up times. Teams that are • Student-athletes are not permitted to train in the not assigned locker rooms must drop their laundry Matador Athletic Performance Center without the Athletic inside the equipment room or through the drop hole supervision of the sports performance staff, no located outside Redwood Hall 109. exceptions. Equipment • Direction given by the sports performance staff Towels Issue member must be followed at all times. Athletic Equipment Room (818) 677-3236 Shower towels are provided to all student-athletes. • Appropriate attire is required during every training Location: Redwood Hall room 109 Towels are exchanged on a one for one basis. Towels session. are returned to the equipment room or dropped in the u T-shirts in proper school colors are to be worn at Hours of Operation net baskets in the men’s and women’s locker rooms all times (black, red, white, grey). Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-11 p.m. u No sports bras, tank tops, or shirts with buttons. Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Locks and Locker Issue u No jewelry or headphones may be worn at any Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Every student-athlete that is not assigned a team time during training sessions. room has the option to check out a lock and locker for u Clean sneakers only, no open toes shoes, five The equipment room is staffed by one full time the year. Location is dependent upon availability in finger shoes, or spikes. certified equipment manager and 20 student assistant the locker rooms. Locks and lockers are issued by the u Logos or names of universities other than CSUN equipment assistants. The role of the equipment staff athletic equipment staff. Lockers are available during are not allowed. is to provide customer service to student-athletes, the academic year only and must be cleared out at u Blue jeans, dress pants, and dress shorts are not coaches and administrators as relating to equipment the end of the spring semester and locks returned. allowed. needs. The staff is responsible for the inventory, If a student-athlete wishes to keep his/her locker for • Collars and crash bars are to be used at all times. All collection, distribution, laundering and repairing of the summer, you must make arraignments with the lifters should be monitored by a spotter. all athletic uniforms and apparel as it relates to all 19 equipment manager prior to May 31. • ABSOLUTLEY NO HORSEPLAY WILL BE TOLERATED. intercollegiate sports at CSUN. Locker Room Hours: The locker room hours, during • No food, gum, or chewing tobacco is allowed in the the academic year is as followed. If you should need facility. Athletic Equipment Room Services access after operating hours, please see the equipment • Re-rack all weights and dumbbells when finished. The athletic equipment room provides the following staff in Redwood Hall room 109. This includes stripping all Olympic bars and free services to all student-athletes in season as well as out weight equipment. Weights are to be moved from the of season. Monday 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. racks to the bars only. Never set them on the floor. • Laundry Service Tuesday 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Bars and weights should be kept off the upholstery to • Towel Issue Wednesday 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. prevent tearing. Plyometric exercises should not be • Locker and Locks Thursday 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed

16 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 17 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Sports Medicine Mission Statement factors including injury potential of the activity, number Emergency Policies And Procedures Athletic Medical Insurance The California State University, Northridge, Sports of personnel available, time of day and day of week. If a life-threatening injury or emergency situation The Athletic Department carries full accident insurance Medicine staff is charged with the responsibility of The Satellite Athletic Training Center is available to occurs when a certified athletic trainer is not present, coverage on student-athletes, but is secondary in providing the highest quality medical care to the teams from the outdoor sports of men’s and women’s follow the steps below: nature. That means if the individual is covered by intercollegiate athletic teams at the university in the soccer, baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s track • Stabilize the student-athlete and administer any another policy, our policy will cover whatever the most efficient manner possible. This responsibility & field. Student-athletes that are “in season” from appropriate emergency or life-saving care (i.e. CPR) other policy does not. This coverage only applies to accidents (not illness) during team practices, these sports will be given priority consideration when • Whenever possible, stay with the student-athlete includes administering to the health and welfare of the competitions, or while traveling. student-athlete on a daily basis and measuring their seeking sports medicine services from this facility. The and send someone else to call for emergency aid or readiness for athletic competition. The sports medicine facility will be open and staffed on an as needed basis transportation. • Call: Using an on-campus phone or mobile phone – When a student-athlete is referred to a physician or prior to, during, and following team practices. staff utilizes both the campus student health center as 911 other “provider of service” (i.e. hospital or other health well as community medical resources and services on a care provider) outside the Athletic Training Center or daily basis. The sports medicine staff utilizes guidelines A certified athletic trainer may travel with an athletic 911 calls made on campus will be directed to CSUN Student Health Center for a condition which is covered set forth by the NCAA and the Big West Conference, team. However, it is up to each team to budget for Polices Services Dispatch (818)677-2111. by the university, the student-athlete must take their as well as other medical associations including the a certified athletic trainer’s travel including his/her • Identify self primary insurance information with them. If a student- American Medical Association and the National transportation, lodging, meals, provide an itinerary and • Give exact location of emergency athlete has no primary insurance coverage, they will Athletic Trainers’ Association. The sports medicine arrange for any necessary working space. • Describe the nature of the injury or illness be given the Athletic Department’s information for staff is responsible for making critical decisions • Prove the phone number you are calling from billing claims by a staff certified athletic trainer or by the Athletics Health Insurance Coordinator to give to regarding medical aspects of athletic competition and Medical Clearance • Describe what care is being provided to the student- athletes the provider of service. The Athletics Health Insurance communicating those decisions to various athletic It is required that all student-athletes receive and pass Coordinator, acting on the student-athlete’s behalf, will department personnel and student-athletes at CSUN. a physical examination prior to practice or competition. • Always be the last to hang up • Contact a certified athletic trainer on staff communicate with the primary insurance holder and All student-athletes new to the institution must receive • Whenever possible, send someone with the student- the medical provider in order that bills are paid in a The Sports Medicine staff includes the certified athletic an on-campus pre-participation physical examination athlete who is being transported to the hospital timely manner. trainers, athletic training students, team physicians, (PPE) and be medically cleared for participation by and a wide variety of medical specialists who are a CSUN team physician. A PPE from an off-campus Treatment Of Athletic Related Once the primary insurance company responds to utilized on a referral basis. physician is not acceptable. A student-athlete may be Injuries And Illnesses the claim with either a denial or payment of the bill, recruited, but may not be granted medical clearance. Student-athletes must report all injuries and illness the student-athlete or their parents must forward the Facility Description Incoming student-athletes need to be medically cleared (including those not athletically related) that might following to the Athletics Health Insurance Coordinator: The Athletic Training Center is designed to care for the by a CSUN team physician, regardless of recruiting interfere with their ability to practice or participate • The itemized bill from each provider of service injuries of intercollegiate student-athletes at CSUN. status in order to participate in CSUN athletics. The in their sport to a staff certified athletic trainer. At that time, an evaluation is performed to determine indicating services provided and the current balance. Injuries to students, faculty, and /or staff members purpose of the PPE is to ensure the safe participation • The insurance company’s Explanation of Benefits should be directed to the Klotz Student Health Center. of the student-athletes as well as to reduce risk to the the extent of their injury or illness and their ability to practice or compete that day. If necessary, a medical (EOB), which details the amount of their payment for athletic department with regards to both insurance Athletic Training Center is a co-ed facility. All athletic referral is made at this time. the claim. trainers will work with male and female student- and liability. Coaches who knowingly allow a student- athletes. athlete to participate without proper medical clearance Whenever a CSUN team physician or staff certified Sports Safety Certification are putting themselves, the student-athlete, and the athletic trainer feels that a student-athlete should Big West Bylaws require all countable coaches attend The Athletic Training Center is open from 8:00 am to athletic department at risk. be referred to a specialist, the sports medicine staff a hands-on training course in First Aid, CPR and AED 5:00 pm Monday through Friday during the school will make the necessary arrangements. An expanded and to maintain appropriate certifications at all times. year. All requests for sports medicine services for All returning student-athletes must complete a network of other medical professionals is also used as New coaches have a 45 day window from their start practices outside these hours should be made at least returning student-athlete medical survey, assumption needed on a referral basis. Should the student-athlete date to meet this requirement. The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine or their designee shall one week in advance. Coaches must notify the sports of risk disclaimer, consent to drug screen, and updated take it upon themselves to see another physician or obtain a second opinion without a recommendation track and monitor certifications to ensure all coaches medicine staff if practice times or sites change in order health insurance information. If necessary, student- are maintaining the appropriate certifications. to assure coverage. Coaches should be familiar with athletes will have a follow-up appointment with a from a CSUN team physician or a sports medicine staff member, the student-athlete is financially CSUN team physician. If a significant injury or illness the emergency care procedures for situations which responsible for any fees incurred. If a student-athlete NCAA Bylaws require the presence of a staff member may arise during a practice or competition taking place has occurred either during or after their team’s season, would like a referral for a second opinion, the student- with current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED after normal operating hours. Student-athletes have there must be documented clearance by the treating athlete must consult with a CSUN team physician or a during all countable athletically related activities. At access to certified athletic trainers before and after physician in their medical file and when deemed sports medicine staff member prior to their visit. The CSUN, either a certified athletic trainer or a member the majority of practices as well as throughout the day necessary, a CSUN team physician will also provide student-athlete will be financially responsible for any of the coaching staff with current certifications is either by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Sports medical clearance. The CSUN team physician(s) has fee incurred without prior consultation with the team present at all countable activities. Voluntary workouts medicine services are provided for all home contests. the ultimate responsibility for medical clearance for physician or a sports medicine staff member. or workouts conducted under the safety exception are The number and location of certified athletic trainers athletic participation. exempted from this requirement. functioning at each event is determined by numerous

18 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 19 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Communications Student Insurance The designated medical supervisor must be familiar Media Guidelines yourself and direct all personal questions about your Athletic medical insurance only covers athletic with the characteristics of exertional collapse and the The CSUN Athletics Communications department teammates to them or the SID. Do NOT give reporters related injuries associated with participation as an differential diagnosis of the listed conditions. and Sports Information Directors (SIDs) coordinate all your phone number. They should always call the SID to official member of a team. Student-athletes with no student-athlete interview requests. All inquiries from arrange an interview with you. medical insurance through their parents, spouse, or Strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, reporters, photographers, etc. for print, online, radio, and medical staff should be aware of the strength and work are encouraged to purchase student insurance TV and other media outlets must be directed to SIDs Poise and Restraint: Understand the value of poise that is offered through the Student Health Center. conditioning SCT status of each athlete as they would and restraint, especially under highly emotional International student-athletes are required to provide be aware of any other medical condition that my to screen, coordinate and arrange all media requests. proof of insurance. predispose an athlete to exertinoal collapse and death. Your SID is your primary contact concerning the media conditions such as a big victory or a heartbreaking and is available to help you. loss. Take your time and give careful thought to each Adjunct And Support Services Appropriate work-to-rest ratios based on intensity question, making your point with precise answers. It’s (SHC, UCS) of activity, environmental conditions, and individual SID Media Interviews always ok to take a minute to catch your breath or The Klotz Student Health Center (SHC) is utilized for factors should be implemented to off-set risk of If your SID arranges a media interview for you, keep collect your thoughts before answering. most CSUN student-athletes medical needs. The exertional heat stroke. These breaks allow the body to these guidelines in mind: SHC is available on either an appointment or walk-in cool and provide ample time for rehydration. Image: Always project a good image by having a basis. All student-athletes should be evaluated by Timing: Be prompt and available for interviews neat appearance especially when doing television a certified athletic trainer before going to the SHC Sudden cardiac arrest should be suspected in any and treat the media with kindness and courtesy. interviews. Make the most of the opportunity to collapsed and unresponsive athlete and an AED should to see a physician for an athletic-related injury or Contact your SID in advance if you cannot keep an showcase yourself and the university. Look at the condition. The student-athlete MUST obtain a referral be applied as soon as possible. interviewer, not the camera. Always wear properly- sheet signed by a staff certified athletic trainer before appointment for an interview. visiting the SHC. If a student-athlete goes to the SHC The institution’s athletics administration is encouraged branded CSUN apparel. without a referral sheet, the student-athlete will be to evidence ownership of the sports performance and Friendly: Always be friendly with reporters and make responsible for all charges incurred during that visit. sports medicine programs and effectively manage an effort to give them fresh material about yourself. CSUN Athletics Social Media-Guidelines The phone number to the SHC is (818)677-3666. health and safety-related concerns for the student- Don’t forget to ask them their name and call them by For Student-Athletes athlete. it. Playing and competing for CSUN is a privilege. The hours of the SHC are as follows: Student-athletes at CSUN are held in the highest M,Tu,W,F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Strength and conditioning coaches, sports coaches, Think: Think carefully about what you are going to regard and are seen as role models in the community. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and athletic trainers should, in each reporting cycle, say before you say it. Remember, there’s no such As leaders you have the responsibility to portray your review procedures related to managing emergencies thing as “OFF THE RECORD.” Discuss only those things team, your university and yourselves in a positive and preventing sudden death in athletes. The University Counseling Services are available in which you would not mind seeing in print, on radio manner at all times. Sometimes this means doing Room 520 of Bayramian Hall. They can be reached at or television. You should not answer a question if things that are an inconvenience to you, but benefit (818) 677-2366. The can assist student-athletes with Emergency Action Plan a wide variety of issues (stress management, anxiety, The Athletics Department has developed an you do not wish to respond to it. A proper response your team, the Athletic Department and the University depression, relationship problems, family or roommate Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for all athletic venues. might be, “I’d rather not discuss that subject.” If there as a whole, both publicly and privately. The majority of conflicts, etc.). Please feel free to discuss any concerns A conditioning session should not take place if those is a question or topic that you know you won’t be CSUN student-athletes use Facebook, Twitter and other you may have of a student-athlete with a staff certified supervising the session are not familiar with the EAP. comfortable discussing, always let your SID know in social media sites. athletic trainer or team physician to determine any advance. They can help deflect questions for you and needed course of action. Additional Resources step in during interviews if need be. Student-athletes should be aware that third parties CSUN Sports Medicine Homepage - including the media, faculty, future employers Procedures Related To Medical Conditions http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/2015/6/22/ Team Player: Handle the interview as a team player – and NCAA officials - can easily access their profiles Associated With Sudden Death GEN_20140101214.aspx in the best interest of the team. Do not second guess and view all personal information. This includes all Best practices recommendations have been issued in your teammates or coaches. And don’t forget to thank pictures, videos, comments and posts. Inappropriate response to the alarming increase and consistency Visiting Team Information your teammates and coaches for their help and hard material found by third parties affects the perception in collegiate athlete deaths during conditioning http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/2015/6/22/ work. When in doubt, or if you’re not sure what to say, of the student-athlete, the athletic department and the sessions based on a culture that values making GEN_20140101256.aspx athletes tough, instilling discipline, and focusing on you can always talk about the team. university. This can also be detrimental to a student- athletes future employment options, in any industry. success at all costs. Additionally, excesses in strength Emergency Contact and Local Hospital Information and conditioning workouts that exceed the athlete’s Be Positive: Always be positive and give due credit Examples of inappropriate and offensive behaviors http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/2015/6/22/ tolerable limit of intensity, volume, or frequency have when answering questions about coaches, school, concerning participation in online communities may GEN_20140101256.aspx#econtact a strong connection to exertional rhabdomyolysis. opponents teammates and yourself. Do not make include depictions or presentations of the following: excuses. Again, when in doubt, you can always talk • Content online that is unsportsmanlike, derogatory, http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/2015/6/22/ The most prevalent medical conditions associated about the team as a whole. demeaning or threatening toward any other with sudden death during collegiate strength GEN_20140101256.aspx#hospital individual or entity, including opponents, game and conditioning session are atraumatic cardiac Privacy: Respect your own privacy and the privacy officials, coaches or fans. conditions, exertional collapse associated with Sickle • Photos, videos, comments or posts showing the Cell Trait (SCT), exertional heat stroke, and asthma. of your teammates. Keep all phone numbers to

20 Student-Athlete Handbook Student-Athlete Handbook 21 CSUN Athletics CSUN Athletics Awards and Recognition personal use of alcohol, drugs and/or tobacco e.g., no athletes. Varsity N Athletic Academic Award holding cups, cans, shot glasses, etc. • Consider how the above behaviors can be reflected in Created in the fall of 1982, the Varsity N • Photos, videos and comments that are of a all social media applications. Athletic Honor Roll reflects the commitment sexual nature. This includes links to websites of a of the university and athletics department pornographic nature and other inappropriate material. If you are ever in doubt of the appropriateness of your to the academic integrity of intercollegiate • Pictures, videos, comments or posts that condone online public material, consider whether it upholds athletics. This commitment also reflects the drug-related activity. This includes but is not limited and positively reflects your own values and ethics as philosophy of all NCAA Division I programs. to images that portray the personal use of marijuana well as those of the CSUN Athletic Department and The Varsity N is awarded to those student- and drug paraphernalia. the University. Remember, always present a positive athletes who have combined outstanding • No posts should depict or encourage unacceptable, image and don’t do anything to embarrass yourself, academic accomplishments with a high violent or illegal activities (examples: hazing, sexual the team, your family or the University. You affirm that quality of athletic participation. harassment/assault, gambling, discrimination, you understand the CSUN Athletic Department Social fighting, vandalism, academic dishonesty, underage Media Policy and Guidelines for Student-Athletes Scholar Athlete Of The Year drinking, illegal drug use). and the requirements that you must adhere to as a This award is given to the student-athlete • Content online that would constitute a violation of CSUN student-athlete. Also, you affirm that failure to who qualifies for the scholar athlete award Big West or NCAA rules. (examples: commenting adhere to this policy and guidelines may result in the and has the highest cumulative grade publicly about a prospective student-athlete, penalties listed above in addition to penalties imposed point average with at least two completed providing information related to sports wagering by the NCAA, Big West or CSUN. semesters. activities; soliciting impermissible extra benefits). • Information that is sensitive or personal in nature or Athlete Of The Week is proprietary to the CSUN Athletic Department or the The Athlete of the week award is given University, which is not public information (examples: weekly, all year long, to both male and tentative or future team schedules, student-athlete female student-athletes who have achieved injuries and eligibility status, travel plans/itineraries success in competition. or information). University Honors and Awards

CSUN Athletics Social Media Penalties Dean’s Honor List If a student-athlete’s profile and its contents are found Students who carry a minimum of 12 graded to be inappropriate in accordance with the above semester units (credit/no credit courses do behaviors, he/she may be subject to the following not apply), and who achieve a grade point penalties: average of 3.5 or better, are awarded Dean’s 1. Written warning List standing for that semester. 2. A meeting with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics/Designee and Head Coach Honors Convocation 3. Penalties as determined by the athletic department, The honors convocation is an annual including but not limited to possible reduction or ceremony held before graduation to honor cancellation of scholarship, suspension, or expulsion those students who have earned honors. The from his/her athletic team honors received vary, but are generally given to students for having an outstanding GPA or For your own safety, please keep the following for demonstrating outstanding service to the recommendations in mind as you participate in social university. media websites: • Set your security settings so that only your friends can view your profile. • You should not post your email, home address, local address, telephone number(s), or other personal information as it could lead to unwanted attention, stalking, identity theft, etc. • Be aware of who you add as a friend to your site – many people are looking to take advantage of Athletic Department Directory student-athletes or to seek connection with student- http://gomatadors.com/staff.aspx

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