Student-Athlete Handbook
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Student-Athlete Handbook Produced by the University of Arizona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Revised October 2013) Note that this Handbook may not contain all policies governing University of Arizona Students. Students should also visit the Dean of Students Website at http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/policiesandcodes for a complete listing of policies, procedures and codes governing all UA students. Student-Athlete Handbook Table of Contents Letter from Vice President/Director of Athletics Greg Byrne .................................... 7 Letter from Deputy Director of Athletics Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose ........................ 8 UA Mission Statement and Vision ............................................................................. 10 Arizona Board of Regents .......................................................................................... 11 University Of Arizona Administration ........................................................................ 11 Athletics Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 12 ICA Minority Statement .....................................................................................................13 ICA Gender Equity Statement ...........................................................................................13 ICA Senior Administration .......................................................................................... 14 ICA Associate Administrators .................................................................................... 14 Tucson and the University of Arizona ....................................................................... 15 Heritage and Traditions .............................................................................................. 17 “Bear Down” Slogan .............................................................................................................. 17 School Colors – Navy and Cardinal .................................................................................... 17 “A” Mountain ............................................................................................................................ 18 ‘They Fought Like Wildcats’ .................................................................................................. 18 Cheerleading ........................................................................................................................... 19 Mascots .................................................................................................................................... 19 Twirlers ..................................................................................................................................... 19 The University of Arizona “Pride of Arizona” Marching Band ................................ 20 Pom Line .................................................................................................................................. 20 Color Guard ............................................................................................................................. 20 NACDA Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup ................................................................... 21 The C.A.T.S. Program: Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success ....................... 22 Introduction to the C.A.T.S. Program .................................................................................. 22 Mission of the C.A.T.S. Program ......................................................................................... 22 Role of ICA Coaches and Staff in the C.A.T.S. Program ................................................ 22 C.A.T.S. Principles and Framework - Development of Programs .................................. 22 C.A.T.S. Program Student-Athlete Support Services ....................................................... 23 Student-Athletes’ Unique Needs ........................................................................................24 Benefits .............................................................................................................................24 Sportsmanship ..................................................................................................................24 I. C.A.T.S. Academics ................................................................................................. 27 C.A.T.S. Academics Overview ............................................................................................. 27 C.A.T.S. Academics Mission ................................................................................................ 27 C.A.T.S. Academics Goals ................................................................................................... 27 C.A.T.S. Academics Staff ..................................................................................................... 27 Academic Advising ................................................................................................................. 28 Registration for Classes ........................................................................................................ 29 C.A.T.S. Academics Support Services ...................................................................... 30 S.A.I.L. Program – Student-Athletes Invested in Learning .............................................. 30 Tutorial Program ..................................................................................................................... 31 C.A.T.S. Computer Services Center ................................................................................... 32 Computer Lab Guidelines ..................................................................................................32 Focus on Transition ............................................................................................................... 33 Tips for Student-Athlete Academic Success ...................................................................... 33 2 The University of Arizona Student-Athlete Handbook Revised August 2013 Monitoring Academics and Grade Checks ......................................................................... 34 Class Excuses ........................................................................................................................ 34 Test Monitoring Policy ........................................................................................................... 34 Summer School ...................................................................................................................... 34 Academic Certification ........................................................................................................... 34 Student-Athlete Class/C.A.T.S. Academics Attendance Policy .............................. 36 Academic Misconduct Protocol ................................................................................. 39 Code of Academic Integrity ........................................................................................ 41 Colleges, Departments and Programs ...................................................................... 48 The University of Arizona Academic Standing, Progress, Probation and Disqualification Policy ............................................................................................................ 48 Good Standing ..................................................................................................................48 Academic Progress ...........................................................................................................48 Minimum Grade-Point-Average (GPA) Required for Continued Enrollment .......................48 Probation, Academic .........................................................................................................48 College Disqualification .....................................................................................................48 University Disqualification ..................................................................................................49 Probation or Disqualification by Special Action ..................................................................49 Credit Restrictions for Students under University Disqualification ......................................49 Related Information for All Students at The University of Arizona ................................. 49 II. C.A.T.S. Life Skills .................................................................................................. 51 C.A.T.S. Life Skills Overview ................................................................................................ 51 C.A.T.S. Life Skills Staff ........................................................................................................ 51 Components of the C.A.T.S. Life Skills Program .............................................................. 51 Orientation Programs ........................................................................................................51 Health and Wellness Education Program ..........................................................................51 Personal Assistance Program ...........................................................................................52 C.A.T.S. Network for Student-Athletes ..............................................................................52 Minority Outreach Program ...............................................................................................52