University of Missouri Department of Athletics Mizzou Arena, Suite 200 Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-2055 Tigers, Welcome back! I hope you had productive summer and are just as eager as we are to begin a new academic year. We are poised to have a terrific year at Mizzou, one full of athletic and academic successes, as well as personal growth and achievement. Our staff strives to provide you the total support you need to be successful. At Mizzou, we are one big family. I ask that you remember that as you embark on the journey of another year. Treat yourself, each other and our campus community with courtesy, respect and kindness. We do have high expectations of our student-athletes and expect each of you to embody and uphold our core values: social responsibility, academic integrity, and competitive excellence. By embracing these core values, you will achieve greatness as individual and as a part of your team. You will understand what it means to be #MizzouMade. Certainly, Mizzou has a wonderful tradition that is full of success and excellence. But Social Responsibility this year I encourage you to join me in taking our success to another level. Let’s challenge We are constantly striving to grow as for SEC and national championships, raise men and women. We are respectful our GPA and student-athlete academic of each other, of those with whom success rates to record levels while we are in contact, our opponents contributing more to our community than and the communities. We are ever before. It is a great time to be a Mizzou positive role models for Mizzou. Tiger and we are happy you are here. Academic Integrity Thank you for your dedication and hard We will never sacrifice the work. Please let us know if we can do more academic integrity of our to help promote your personal success. University or department. Your degree is the number one reason you are here at Mizzou. Competitive Excellence Every day we are working to Mack Rhoades improve ourselves, our team and Director of Athletics our University. We expect to win and compete for Championships.

1 Table of Contents

4 History of Intercollegiate Athletics 24 Playing and Practice 42 Mizzou Strength and 58 Additional Department Information at Mizzou Limitations Conditioning Program 58 Student-Athlete Employment 26 Team Travel 43 Mizzou Sports Nutrition 5 Core Values 59 Student-Athlete Housing Program 27 Recruiting at Mizzou 61 Parking Rules for SG-6 6 Goal Setting 44 Athletic Equipment 29 Scholarships 62 Athletic Business Office 8 Academic and Student Services 44 Introduction 29 Grants-In-Aid 62 Scholarship Check Pick-Up 8 2014–2015 Academic 44 Equipment Room Hours Schedule 30 Post-Eligible/Medical Calendar Scholarships 45 Equipment Room Rules 62 Textbook Buying 9 Registering for Classes 31 Financial Aid and Expenses 45 Issuance of Equipment 64 Strategic Communications 10 Total Person Program Office 31 Summer School Funding 46 Equipment Care & Storage 10 MU Athletics Class 65 Ticket Office 32 In-State Residency Attendance Policy 47 Health Services 66 Tiger Scholarship Fund (TSF) 32 Student-Athlete Assistance 12 MATC and Study Hall Rules 47 Mission Fund 67 Mizzou Study Abroad 13 Sport Psychology 47 Hours 67 Recycle 34 Eligibility 13 Student-Athlete Development 48 Policies and Procedures 67 Varsity M Association Program 34 Competitive Conduct 49 Emergencies 14 The Tiger Cup 34 Sports Wagering 68 Mizzou Social Media Directory 50 Physical Examinations 34 Amateurism 15 Student-Athlete Expectations 50 Responsibilities to Visiting 69 2015–2016 Calendar 35 Financial Aid Teams 15 Code of Conduct

35 Impermissible Extra Benefits 17 Conduct On and Off the Field 51 Medical Care 35 Academic Standards 17 Internet Etiquette 51 Non-Permissible Expenses 19 Student-Athlete Policy with 37 Student-Athlete Letter Awards 51 Insurance Regard to Legal Issues 37 Letter Awards 52 Summer Care 20 Felony Policy 38 Individual Sport Lettering 52 Post-Eligibility Care 21 Sexual Harassment Criteria 53 Substance Abuse Education 23 Domestic Relationships 40 Athletic Performance and Health 53 Medical Phone Numbers 24 Grievance Procedures and Services Department Rules and 53 Substance Abuse Education 40 Introduction Regulations and Screening Program 41 Weight Rooms

2 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 3 History of Intercollegiate Athletics at Mizzou Core Values

1839 – University of Missouri founded Mizzou football rose to national prominence, Mizzou Athletics winning three conference championships and 1890 – Football team and intramural teams Core Values formed three bowl games. Memorial Stadium expanded. 1890 – Thanksgiving Day, first intercollegiate Baseball moved to Simmons Field. Mizzou teams game vs. Washington U. in St. Louis won 30 conference championships and two 1891 – Baseball national championships (1954 baseball and 1965 Social Academic Competitive indoor track). Responsibility Integrity Excellence 1899 – Men’s Track & Field 1972 – Basketball moved to Hearnes Center 1903 – Men’s Tennis 1974 – Women’s athletics incorporated into the 1907 – Men’s Basketball Mizzou athletic program 1911 – Chester L. Brewer hired as A.D. Started 1974 – Women’s Volleyball; Women’s Swimming MISSION Homecoming tradition. and Diving, Women’s Track & Field To prepare champions for life through academic integrity, 1914 – Men’s Cross-Country 1975 – Women’s Cross-Country, Women’s social responsibility, and competitive excellence. 1921 – “M-Men’s Club” formed Softball 1923 – Wrestling 1976 – Women’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, PURPOSE Women’s Tennis 1924 – Men’s Golf Preparing Champions for Life! 1980 – Women’s Gymnastics 1926 – Memorial Stadium constructed 1996 – Women’s Soccer 1929 – Men’s Swimming & Diving 1997 – Audrey J. Walton Stadium completed with ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes positively ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes utilize campus 1930 – Brewer Fieldhouse began construction University Field reflect on themselves, their resources and seek integration (indoor track) 1999 – Taylor Stadium at Simmons Field families, team, and University. throughout the University community. completed ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes work hard to ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes utilize 2000 – Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field new press box construction completed progress toward their respective degrees. time management as a tool for good decision-making. 2002 – Green Tennis Center completed, Tiger ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes proudly Walk Bridge completed wear Mizzou apparel. ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes set goals and make 2004 – Mizzou Arena completed the necessary decisions to attain them. ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes value 2007 – Mizzou Athletics Training Complex punctuality and preparedness. ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes aspire to completed, Old Hawthorne Golf Course be better each and every day! Completed ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes value their positions 2011 – Taylor Stadium addition and renovation; as role models in the community. Tiger Performance Center opens ◆◆ Tiger student-athletes respect their 2012 – Entrance into the SEC equipment, facilities, academic 2013 – West Tower Renovation and North buildings, and housing. Concourse expansion; Walsworth Golf Center opens 2014 – Memorial Stadium East side expansion; Mizzou Tennis Complex opens, McArtor Baseball Facilty at Taylor Stadium expansion

4 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 5 Goal Setting

5. Create a deadline: Deadlines keep ◆◆ Measurable—methods of tracking progress us motivated to act. Set a time ◆◆ Attainable—goals should be limit for achieving each stage realistic and practical, yet remember of your goal-setting plan. to set high expectations 6. ACT!: Now it is time to get busy ◆◆ Relevant—goals should contribute on your plan! You are well on your to the purpose of the group way to achieving your goal. ◆◆ Shared—share with others; it WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED heightens individual accountability ◆◆ Make It Fun—If you are not having GOAL-SETTING REQUIREMENTS fun working toward your goal, you may be focused on the wrong goal. ◆◆ Hard work—To out-work the competition, to pay a greater price, to sacrifice ◆◆ Add Variety—Work on your goal in different ways so you do not get bored ◆◆ Motivation—A fundamental yet PURPOSE Attitude doing the same thing every day. critical question in determining a person’s will to succeed Goal-setting is a very powerful technique that A controllable condition or state of ◆◆ Fight Discouragement—Working toward can yield strong returns in all areas of your life. mind over which we as individuals your goal can get tough, but stick with it and have total control, regardless of the WHY DO IT? keep in mind that in the end, your hard work circumstances surrounding us. will pay off and you will reach new heights. The key to any successful person or team is SIX STEPS TO GOAL SETTING one that sets goals and develops a strategy QUOTES TO KEEP IN MIND to achieve these goals. More importantly 1. Decide specifically what you want: ◆◆ “If you want to live a happy life, the people or team who is relentless in the Before you can act on your goal, make tie it to a goal, not to people or pursuit of their goals will be successful. sure it is something you want, not things.” (Albert Einstein) just something that sounds good. What’s in it for you? ◆◆ “If you don’t know where you are going, 2. Write your goal down: When you write Research has shown that people who use you’ll end up someplace else.” (Yogi Berra) down your goals, there is a greater goal-setting effectively: (Damon Burton, 1983) sense of commitment to them. ◆◆ “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not ◆◆ Suffer less from stress and anxiety reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in 3. Anticipate obstacles: On the road to having no goals to reach.” (Benjamin Mays) ◆◆ Concentrate better achieving any goal, there will be some bumps along the way. If you can identify TYPES OF GOALS ◆◆ Show more self-confidence the bumps before you begin, it will make ◆◆ Short-term—A goal that can be achieved ◆◆ Perform better the path to your goal much smoother. in the near future. These goals may

◆◆ Are happier and more satisfied 4. Make a plan: Create a list of the primary help achieve your long-term goal. things that you need to do to achieve ◆◆ All of these items will make you ◆◆ Long-term—The ultimate desired outcome. your goal. Keep building on the lists better students and athletes! until your goal has been met. This may FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOALS

include several short-term goals that will ◆◆ Specific—exactly what you want to achieve help you achieve your long-term goal.

6 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 7 Academic and Student Services

2015–2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

◆◆ Make an appointment with your FALL SEMESTER 2015 campus academic advisor WELL Classwork begins @ 8:00 a.m...... Monday . . . . August . . .24 BEFORE registration time. Check with Labor Day Holiday (no classes) ...... Monday . . September . . . 7 the Total Person Program staff if you Thanksgiving recess begins @ close of day* . . . . . Saturday . . .November . . .21 do not know who your advisor is. Classwork resumes @ 8:00 a.m...... Monday . . .November . . .30 Classwork ends @ close of day* ...... Thursday . . .December . . .10 ◆◆ Everyone is assigned a date and a time Reading Day ...... Friday . . .December . . .11 to register. You may register anytime Final examinations begin ...... Monday . . .December . . .14 after that time, but not before it. Fall semester closes @ 5:30 p.m...... Friday . . .December . . .18 • Find your registration time from Commencement ...... Friday, Saturday . . . December . 18–19 MyZou or your Total Person SPRING SEMESTER 2016 Program Academic Coordinator. Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes) ...... Monday . . . .January . . .18 • All student-athletes are assigned on Classwork begins @ 8:00 a.m...... Tuesday . . . .January . . .19 the first or second day of registration. Spring Recess begins @ close of day* ...... Saturday . . . . March . . .26 Classwork resumes @ 8:00 a.m...... Monday . . . . . April . . .4 ◆◆ ALL MU students must take English 1000, Classwork ends @ close of day* ...... Thursday . . . . . May . . . 5 College Algebra, American History or Reading Day ...... Friday . . . . . May . . . 6 Political Science, two writing intensive Final examinations begin ...... Monday . . . . . May . . . 9 courses, and a math reasoning course Spring semester closes @ 5:30 p.m...... Friday . . . . . May . . .13 (i.e., statistics). All other courses are Commencement ...... Friday, Saturday, Sunday . . . . . May . .13-15 specific to your major, which is why it is imperative that you speak with EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2016 your campus academic advisor! Classwork begins @ 7:30 a.m...... Monday . . . . .June . . . 6 Independence Day recess (no classes) ...... Monday . . . . . July . . . 4 ◆◆ When you have a list of recommended 8-week session closes @ 5:30 p.m...... Friday . . . . . July . . .29 classes from your campus advisor (have alternatives on hand), and your time has FIRST FOUR-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2016 come to register, you may do it online Classwork begins @ 7:30 a.m...... Monday . . . . .June . . . 6 through MyZou. Please communicate First 4-week session closes @ 5:30 p.m...... Friday . . . . . July . . . 1 with your academic coordinator in the SECOND FOUR-WEEK SUMMER SESSION 2016 Total Person Program once your schedule

Classwork begins @ 7:30 a.m...... Tuesday . . . . . July . . . 5 is complete, or if you need assistance. Second 4-week session closes @ 5:30 p.m...... Friday . . . . . July . . .29 • If you are on probation of any kind, Grades Due ...... Tuesday . . . . August . . . 2 your campus academic advisor must release your probation hold to register. *Close of day is defined as including late afternoon and evening classes. • If you have any holds such as cashiers, It is the policy of the University of Missouri-Columbia to respect the diversity of our judicial or immunization, these will students. The faculty is reminded that students might want to observe religious holidays prevent you from registering. and days of special commemoration and is encouraged to accommodate students who have a conflict with a class period, test or activity because of these obligations.

8 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 9 ◆◆ If you do not get suitable times for • 55% of MU student-athletes receive missed class time. It is the student-athlete’s (including post-season championships), or classes, please contact the Total a 3.0 or higher term GPA each year responsibility to coordinate with faculty and in the case of sanctions for off-season Person Program staff for assistance. make arrangements for make-up work. If the absences, during the next regularly scheduled • MU consistently performs at the top student-athlete needs assistance, they should season of competition. A countable ◆◆ If you wish to change your major, you must of the SEC in Academic Progress contact the TPP academic staff immediately. competition for suspension cannot be an consult with the Total Person Program Rate and Graduation Rates exhibition or the sport’s non-championship staff. Never change your major without Unexcused absences are reset to zero season. The sport administrator will consulting with an academic coordinator, MU ATHLETICS CLASS ATTENDANCE following the completion of each semester. monitor the sanction completion. as your eligibility could be affected. POLICY If a student-athlete is not present for If the first notification of class absences ◆◆ All undergraduate student-athletes Student-athlete academic success is a core a scheduled academic appointment puts the student-athlete into suspension MUST be enrolled in 12 credit value for the Department of Athletics at the (tutoring, mentoring, study hall, etc) (Phase 3), the student-athlete will be hours to practice and compete! University of Missouri. Class attendance has the Total Person Program staff notifies reset back to Phase 2. The next unexcused a direct correlation to classroom success. the appropriate coaching staff and absence will result in a suspension from TOTAL PERSON PROGRAM Student-athletes must miss some class as a consequences may be imposed. result of travel for athletic competition, so competition (Phase 3). For example, if the Since 1986, MU’s Total Person Program class attendance is expected in all non- PENALTY PHASES FOR UNEXCUSED student-athlete has not been turned in for (TPP) has served as a model academic travel/health related situations. Faculty are ABSENCES an unexcused absence all semester and the counseling program for our student-athletes. first notification of absences puts the student regularly asked to re-arrange coursework Phase 1: One to three unexcused at more than four unexcused absences, The TPP, directed by Associate Athletics and accommodate travel schedules, making absences in any one class Director for Academic Services, Tami it even more important that student-athletes the student will be reset back to three Chievous, assists student-athletes by: represent the athletic department in a positive Teams will impose sanctions as unexcused absences in the class (Phase 2). manner and do not have unexcused absences. indicated by team rules ◆◆ Advising for scheduling course work DEFINITION OF A CLASS ABSENCE Phase 2: Fourth unexcused Professors may have their own class The Department of Athletics expects ◆◆ Hiring and assigning qualified tutors absence in any one class attendance policy for their respective student-athletes to attend all classes and ◆◆ Reviewing degree requirements class. This policy does not supersede Mandatory meeting between Associate represent the department in a positive and satisfactory progress the policy created by the professor. Athletic Director for Academic Services, manner by being prompt and on time

◆◆ Teaching study skills, organizational The Total Person Program (TPP) Academic Head Coach (or designee), TPP Academic for class. The Department of Athletics skills and time management skills Support Staff will coordinate all class Coordinator, Sport Administrator, Faculty considers all absences to be unexcused attendance monitoring. Monitoring will Athletic Representative, and Student-Athlete unless they are approved in advance. ◆◆ Arranging and supervising study halls include regular in-person class checks, Phase 3: For each absence beyond four The following situations will constitute ◆◆ Collecting grade checks progress reports sent to instructors and unexcused absences in any one class an unexcused class absence: periodically each semester general correspondence with faculty. Suspension from 10% of the regular ◆◆ The student-athlete is not present at ◆◆ Communicating with faculty The student-athlete, head coach (or season competition, with a maximum of the time of an in-person class check on a regular basis designee), TPP Academic Coordinator, two contests (if 10% of regular season Faculty Athletic Representative, and Sport ◆◆ The student-athlete is not present for ◆◆ Success stories of the TPP competition is more than two contests, Administrator will be emailed immediately attendance taken by the instructor. This and Tiger Athletics: student will be suspended for two contests). upon class absence notification. includes any means of attendance • 97 percent of MU student-athletes The penalty is to be imposed at the next taken by the instructor (in-class Student-Athletes are responsible for who exhaust their eligibility available competition. A suspension from quiz, clicker, sign-in sheet, etc.) communicating with faculty and the TPP graduate from Mizzou competition must be completed during Academic Support Staff prior to any potential the current regularly scheduled season

10 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 11 REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION CONSEQUENCES OF RULE VIOLATION ◆◆ Improving Focus and Concentration OF SUSPENSION ◆◆ Food and drinks will be thrown away ◆◆ Dealing with Adversity The Department of Athletics Class Attendance Policy is applicable to all student-athletes. ◆◆ Using a cell phone will get you ◆◆ Improving Error Management marked absent for the day However, the Athletic Director, upon ◆◆ Developing a Positive Approach consultation with the Associate Athletic ◆◆ Using an iPod during a tutoring session to Competition Director for Academic Services and the gets your tutoring privileges revoked Faculty Athletic Representative, may ◆◆ Creating Pre-Performance Routines ◆◆ Misusing the computer lab gets you modify a suspension upon the review of ◆◆ Relaxation and Intensity Management the following academic credentials: banned from the lab for a week ◆◆ And So Much More!!! ◆◆ Credit hours completed ◆◆ Misusing a laptop gets your laptop privileges revoked HOW CAN I USE SPORT PSYCHOLOGY AT ◆◆ Review of the student-athlete’s MU? academic history SPORT PSYCHOLOGY The following services are available WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY? ◆◆ The student-athlete’s grades for ANY athlete or team: during the current semester Sport Psychology is thinking right in sport! It ◆◆ Informal drop-in’s for performance is simply addressing the mental side of the If the student-athlete meets the criteria enhancement or just to talk above, he/she can appeal the suspension game and developing skills and techniques by providing all pertinent documentation to to improve your performance by getting your ◆◆ Individual appointments support the student-athlete’s perspective body and mind on the same page. Sport (One time or on-going) Psychology is creating a mindset for success. This appeal must be submitted within two ◆◆ Team talks/workshops Sport psychology is not a quick fix, but it is non-travel business days from the time of ◆◆ General workshops/seminars UNEXCUSED ABSENCE APPEAL PROCESS the email notification of a suspension really simple at the core—it is ‘thinking right’ in sport and being in the right mindset to ◆◆ Team meetings/mediation If a student-athlete believes the information MATC AND STUDY HALL RULES perform your best when your best is needed. related to an unexcused absence is not ◆◆ Coach consultations accurate, he/she has two non-travel business MATC RULES Mental skills are skills, just like your physical ◆◆ Providing Sport Psychology days from the time of the email notification skills—they require practice and effort to be ◆◆ No cell phone usage resources and materials of an absence to formally appeal to the effective. When you combine your physical Academic Coordinator for their sport. ◆◆ No food training with mental skills, you will see the CONTACT THE SPORT PSYCHOLOGY OFFICE benefits! Whether you want to fix a problem Any approval to these appeals must be ◆◆ Drinks in sealed containers only Walk-in: or further develop a specific strength, sport cleared through the Associate Athletic 139 Mizzou Athletics Training Complex ◆◆ No drinks at all in the computer lab psychology is for you! Everyone can benefit— Director for Academic Services. STUDY HALL RULES find out what sport psychology can do for you! Dr. Scotta Morton When this appeal is submitted, any pertinent [email protected] Mental skills include the following: documentation to support the student- ◆◆ No iPod usage during tutoring sessions (573) 808-0518 athlete’s perspective should be present. ◆◆ The following are for academic use only: ◆◆ Developing Confidence

Any notice of appeal received after the ◆◆ Computer lab ◆◆ Setting Goals deadline will not be accepted and the ◆◆ Using Imagery and Visualization student-athlete will have waived his/her ◆◆ Laptop computers right to appeal that specific absence. ◆◆ Headphones

12 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 13 Student-Athlete Expectations

STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT ◆◆ Special Olympics PROGRAM ◆◆ Elementary schools Enhancing the Mizzou student-athlete ◆◆ United Way experience through career development, social responsibility and community involvement. ◆◆ Team outreach programs Directed by Associate Athletics Director TIGER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Kim Lambert, this program provides The Tiger Leadership Institude (TLI) is a extensive services to enrich the overall leadership program designed to aid in shaping development of student-athletes as Mizzou student-athletes into productive students, citizens and athletes. leavers while they are on campus. The There are four components to the Student student-athletes accepted into the TLI will Athlete Development Program: be grouped into teams and work together throughout the year. The team facilitators will CAREER DEVELOPMENT help guide and lead monthly discussions, as ◆◆ Tigers for Tomorrow career well as develop a supportive team atmosphere development program throughout the year. The TLI is a year-long program and will kick-off in August 2015. • Preparing athletes for post-collegiate life using the Tiger Timeline THE TIGER CUP • Self-assessments planning The Tiger Cup is a competition to encourage • Resume and cover letter writing student-athlete involvement in all areas of the college experience. The Tiger Cup competition • Mock interviews is designed in alignment with our Core Values. • Guidance in preparing and As such, points will be awarded under various obtaining internships and other categories which embody academic integrity, part/full time employment social responsibility, and athletic excellence.

◆◆ Professional development workshops Each of the athletic teams at Mizzou will CODE OF CONDUCT At the beginning of each year your coach will compete against all of the other teams to outline rules specific to your program. It is As a University of Missouri student-athlete, ◆◆ Career advisory council earn the most points in this contest. Cross expected that these rules are followed as a you are an ambassador of the University, the country and track and field will be combined supplement to all departmental, university, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Athletic Department, and your individual as one team under track and field. The men’s conference and NCAA policies and procedures. team and family. In this role you are ◆◆ Student athlete advisory committee (SAAC) and women’s track and field and swimming expected to represent yourself and these Take the responsibility upon yourself to ensure and diving teams will compete separately. ◆◆ Relationship programming constituents with class! You should relish that you and your teammates represent The team with the most points at the end your role at MU with a great deal of pride. themselves and Tiger athletics with honor. ◆◆ Alcohol education of April will win a pre-determined prize and

◆◆ Leadership development have their sport engraved on the Tiger Cup. You should also be aware that as a student- EXPECTATIONS athlete you will receive a tremendous amount Please see the Associate Athletics Director ◆◆ Student-athletes are expected to be COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT of attention from the media and public; it is for Student Athlete Development for a respecful in all types of communication. imperative that you make good decisions and ◆◆ Starlight reading program summary of how the points will be awarded. Dishonesty, physical or verbal are always conscious of the image you portray. ◆◆ Children’s hospital visits

14 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 15 altercations, and disorderly conduct TOBACCO EDUCATION/CESSATION up to and including dismissal from the team for traveling regarding conduct, curfews, may result in disciplinary procedures. INITIATIVES and loss of athletics related financial aid. free time activities, or attire. Remember, when you travel with a team, you are a ◆◆ MU student-athletes are expected to At all MU athletic events and NCAA POLICY ON FIREARMS, WEAPONS, AND representative of the University of Missouri— abide by all federal, state and local championships, tobacco use by any individuals EXPLOSIVES please conduct yourself appropriately! laws and are subject to penalties for on the field of play, as well as during other The possession of any firearm is strictly violating these laws. Student-athletes championship activities such as banquets, STUDENT-ATHLETE DRESS CODE prohibited. Violation of this policy will are not exempt from further disciplinary autograph sessions, press conferences result in disciplinary action up to and Please take a special interest in preparing action by University officials if University and postgame interviews, is prohibited. including dismissal from the team and yourself to travel with your team! Your and or team rules are also violated. The NCAA, along with the National Cancer loss of athletics related financial aid. coach will handle required specific attire. ALCOHOL ABUSE Institute and the National Institute of However, on all occasions, exercise good Dental research, is part of the National CONDUCT ON AND OFF THE FIELD judgment when you are preparing to ◆◆ MU student-athletes are prohibited Initiative on Spit Tobacco. Educational attend a function or travel with the team. from drinking alcoholic beverages when The University of Missouri Athletic materials including posters and a guide You are a highly visible representative of traveling with or representing their Department both encourages and expects on how to quit tobacco are available from this University as a student-athlete! teams or while attending any athletic good sportsmanship from its student-athletes. the NCAA or by calling 800/4-CANCER. department events or activities. There will be NO tolerance of behavior such as: ATHLETIC DINING HALL DRESS HAZING STANDARDS ◆◆ State law sets a minimum age limit of 21 to ◆◆ Physically abusing opponents, purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Hazing is a willful act, occurring on or off coaches, officials, spectators, etc.; ◆◆ No admittance from a practice or workout campus, directed against a student that without showering and/or changing first Excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental ◆◆ Throwing objects at any recklessly endangers the mental or physical to your health and is contrary to the mission individual or spectator; ◆◆ No cut-off shirts or pants of health or safety of a student for the purpose and goals of the athletics program. Remember any kind are allowed of initiation or admission into or continued ◆◆ The display of obscene gestures or as a student-athlete you are in the public membership in any organization. Examples inappropriate language to officials, ◆◆ No admittance without appropriate eye and your consumption of alcohol may of physical health or safety endangerment opponents, team members, or spectators; street/campus clothes affect the public perception of you, your include: Physical brutality, paddling, team and the entire athletic department. If ◆◆ Inciting University of Missouri fans to ◆◆ Do not enter the athletic dining hall whipping, beating, branding, exposure to at any time you feel you have a problem exhibit poor behavior or to insult an outside your normal dinner hour the element, forced consumption of any with alcohol or know of a teammate who opponent’s traditions or mascot; substance or forced smoking or chewing does, please talk to your coach, trainer, INTERNET ETIQUETTE of tobacco products. Mental/emotional ◆◆ Exhibiting any behavior that health center counselors or other campus health hazing examples include sleep embarrasses the University; Internet sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or athletics department personnel. Instagram, SnapChat, and others provide deprivation, physical containment, activities ◆◆ Violating the standards or recognized individuals with an opportunity to interact ◆◆ A first plea or finding guilty on a charge that confuse, frustrate students, verbal policies set forth by the University with an extraordinarily expansive universe of driving under the influence will be abuse, threats, line-ups, asking to wear of Missouri Athletic Department of new people and connect with current dealt with under department and team humiliating attire, stunt or skit events with and/or the head coach. policies. A second plea or finding will degrading acts and personal servitude. friends. Postings on personal profiles, groups result in dismissal from the program and Be aware that there are rules set forth and chat rooms are in the public domain MU takes incidents of hazing with the loss of athletically-related financial aid. by the University, the SEC, and the NCAA and easily accessible by anyone including greatest of seriousness and violations that apply to conduct when traveling to reporters, parents, coaches, groupies, of this policy will be dealt with under the competition sites. Your coach will review predators, employers, and graduate school Student Conduct Code, in addition to these with you. Your coach also reserves admissions officials. Once information is potential departmental disciplinary action the right to set forth team guidelines

16 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 17 posted, it can be retrieved by computer savvy individuals even after it has been deleted. about which chat groups you join to be sure third arrest – suspension from all team you want to be publicly associated with activities for one year (365 days). ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICY that group. Once you become a member, An arrest or other enforcement action by Participation in intercollegiate athletics at you are linked to the discussion that takes law enforcement that includes a summons the University of Missouri is a privilege, not place within that group. Only the group’s to appear in court shall be reported to a right. One of our core values at Missouri administrator is able to delete your group the Director of Athletics and shall trigger is Social Responsibility; therefore student- membership or postings made to a group site. the Department’s policy on suspensions athletes should reflect the high standards of (student-athlete is suspended immediately). the University and the Athletics Department STUDENT-ATHLETE POLICY WITH Failure of a student-athlete to advise his at all times. While the Athletics Department REGARD TO LEGAL ISSUES or her head coach as soon as possible does not prohibit student-athlete involvement All student-athletes at the University of of an arrest may result in additional with internet based social networking Missouri who are charged with a felony consequences. The head coach will then communities, this high standard of honor are subject to the provisions of Section inform the Director of Athletics or designee. and dignity encompasses comments and 200.040 of the Collected Rules and postings made to internet sites. The Athletics Regulations of the University of Missouri. Where, upon recommendation by the head Department reserves the right to take action See below for details of that policy. coach and review by the Director, it is against any currently enrolled student-athlete determined that the offense did not involve engaged in behavior that violates University, Section 200.040 of the Collected Rules and a controlled substance/alcohol, an act of Department, or team rules, including such Regulations is supplemented by the following a sexual nature, an activity that involved behavior that occurs in postings on the MU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics potential harm to others or significant damage internet. This action may include education, policy which applies to any MU student- to property (e.g., a citation for littering or for counseling, team suspension, termination athlete arrested for any lesser criminal offense. a noise ordinance violation) and that does from the varsity team and reduction or Any MU student-athlete arrested for any not bring embarrassment to the Department non-renewal of any athletic scholarships. criminal offense must notify his or her head and the University, the Director shall have the discretion to adjust and/or void the RECOMMENDATIONS coach (or assistant coach if the head coach is not available) as soon as possible after the suspension. In all cases of misconduct, the Immediately review any internet websites you arrest. Regardless of the nature of the criminal sport administrator and /or head coach has may have posted on the internet to ensure that offense for which the MU student-athlete the discretion to be more strict than the the postings are consistent with university, has been arrested, he or she is suspended policy dictates, including consequences department, and team rules and that they from all team activities from the time of based on credible information that may not present you in a way you want to be portrayed. his or her arrest at least until he or she has have resulted in action by law enforcement. For your safety and privacy, you should refrain met with the head coach and the Director Should the arrest result in a felony charge, the from posting and should promptly remove any of Athletics or sports supervisor designated student-athlete is subject to Section 200.040 personally identifiable information such as by the Director (hereafter “Designee”). of the Collected Rules and Regulations of telephone number, address, class schedule the University of Missouri, which requires and places frequented as well as any photos A student-athlete who is arrested will suspension until there is a final adjudication of you may have posted. Alert the Compliance receive the following minimum sanctions: the case. If the student-athlete is found guilty Office of any sites that falsely appear to be (1) first arrest – suspension from all team of or pleads guilty to a felony charge, he or she yours as this constitutes identity theft, and activities for one week (seven days); (2) will be barred permanently from participation. the University will assist your efforts to have second arrest – suspension from all team the offensive site removed. Be cautious activities for one month (30 days); and (3)

18 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 19 Consequences for driving under the influence Athletic Director shall review the guilt or plea of guilty to the felony from participation in intercollegiate are not subject to the first paragraph of this suspension and recommend to the Chief charge, lift or modify the suspension. athletics; rather, such action is prescribed policy, rather, the consequences will be Academic Officer or the Chief Student in order to establish a positive standard 5. If the athlete pleads guilty or is found suspension for a minimum of one week for a Affairs Officer, whichever has been by which the University, the Athletic guilty of the felony charge, such first offense and dismissal of student-athlete designated by the Chancellor (hereinafter Department and its scholar athletes athlete shall be barred permanently and loss of financial aid upon a second offense. referred to as the Designated Officer), might be judged by the public. from participation in intercollegiate whether the suspension should continue. athletics at any campus of the FELONY POLICY The Designated Officer’s decision shall SEXUAL HARASSMENT University of Missouri System. SECTION 200.040, COLLECTED RULES AND be made within 5 days after his or her Sexual harassment is any unwelcome REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF receipt of such recommendation. C. A student suspended from participation sexual advances, requests for sexual in intercollegiate athletics as a result of a MISSOURI 2. Upon request by the student, filed within favors, and other verbal or physical felony charge shall not be prohibited from 5 days of notice of the Designated conduct of a sexual nature when: A. The Board adopts the following rules to receiving financial aid during the pendency Officer’s decision that the suspension apply to intercollegiate athletes out of of such felony charge. Upon a plea of guilty ◆◆ An individual’s employment or education should continue, the student shall, within the belief that intercollegiate athletes to such felony charge, or a finding of guilt is put in jeopardy if that individual should 5 days after making such request, be should provide positive role models for thereon, the University shall immediately refuse to submit to such conduct. aspiring high school athletes as well as afforded an opportunity to present his or determine, utilizing procedures consistent ◆◆ Submitting to or rejecting such conduct other students and in all respects strive her position before the Athletic Director, with applicable NCAA or other regulations, is used in making decisions about an to reflect favorably on the University. the faculty representative to the regional whether the student’s aid shall continue. individual’s employment or education. Through the public attention generated by and/or national athletic conference and intercollegiate athletics, its participants association of which the campus is a D. The policy shall apply only for acts ◆◆ The conduct unreasonably represent the University. For these reasons, member, and the Chairman of the campus alleged to have been committed during interferes with an individual’s work the Board holds the intercollegiate athlete Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. The the time such person is a student or educational performance or to a standard of honorable conduct aforementioned group shall, within 5 days at the University of Missouri. creates a hostile environment. after the student’s presentation, make at all times while a member of any E. The foregoing policy shall not be a recommendation to the Designated The following constitute sexual harassment: intercollegiate team, in season or out. The construed as a limitation on the University Officer as to whether the suspension following Rules of Procedure and Discipline of Missouri’s right to discipline such ◆◆ Suggestive/insulting sounds, leering/ should be continued, lifted or modified. supplement the Rules of Procedure and student pursuant to Student Code ogling, and obscene gestures Discipline found in the Student Code The Designated Officer’s decision shall of Conduct procedures in addition to ◆◆ Sexually explicit statements, of Conduct that applies to all students be made within 5 days after his or her the consequences specified herein. questions, jokes, or anecdotes in the University of Missouri System. receipt of such recommendation. F. The policy shall be applicable to (Collected Rules and Regulations of the 3. Within 5 days after the decision by ◆◆ Remarks of a sexual nature about a all renewals of current athletic aid University of Missouri, Section 200.400) the Designated Officer, under Section person’s clothing or body, about sexual commitments and to all subsequently 200.040B.2., that the suspension shall be activity or previous sexual experience B. Any student who represents the awarded athletic financial aid. University of Missouri by participation continued, the student may appeal that ◆◆ Unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, in intercollegiate athletics who decision, in writing, to the Chancellor G. The policy applies only to felonies or brushing against a person’s body is charged with a felony shall whose decision shall be final, except alleged to have been committed ◆◆ Direct propositions of a sexual nature be suspended immediately from as provided in Section 200.040B.4. after the date of its adoption. practice and from competition. 4. Based on available information, the H. The University is in no way pre-judging ◆◆ Direct statements or other indications that rewards will be given for 1. Within 48 hours of a suspension, the Chancellor, in his or her sole discretion, the situation by suspending the athlete compliance with sexual advances athlete’s coach or designee and the may at any time prior to a finding of

20 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 21 ◆◆ Direct or implied threats that Confidential Reporting Resources Within • MU Equity Office: (573) 882-7915 Athletics is proud to continue its collaborative submission to sexual advances will Athletics: relationships with numerous organizations o Title IX Coordinator – Ellen Eardley be a condition of employment, work both on campus and in the community such • Dr. Deborah Wright, ICA Counseling status, promotion or grades • Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: as RSVP, the Wellness Resource Center, Psychologist: (573) 884-7921 (573) 882-6776 and the MU Equity Office to assist us with ◆◆ Physical assault or rape You may choose to notify individuals other than achieving our mission of preparing champions o Deputy Title IX Coordinator – WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY those listed above who, by law, must report the for life through academic integrity, social Dr. Cathy Scroggs HARASSED: incident to the Title IX Coordinator. responsibility, and competitive excellence. • Family Violence Clinic: (573) 882-9728 ◆◆ Know your rights Confidential Options Outside of Athletics: Social responsibility and respect for others o Director – Mary Beck is part of the mission statement for the ◆◆ Decide what you want the outcome to be • University Hospital Emergency Room: athletics department. Physical, mental (573) 882-8091 It is important to understand that you ◆◆ Avoid isolation and self-blame or verbal abuse of another by any staff may involve trusted individuals within the o Ask for charge nurse to page SANE member or student-athlete is not tolerated ◆◆ Keep a written, dated record of what athletics department other than those listed Unit (Sexual Assault Nurse and will be dealt with appropriately. This took place and who else was present above. However, these individuals are legally Examiner) issue has been and will continue to be a obligated to report the sexual incident to the ◆◆ Tell the harasser to stop priority for the athletics department and • RSVP Center (Relationship and Sexual campus Title IX coordinator, ideally within 24 the entire athletics community is expected ◆◆ Consider seeking an informal resolution Violence Prevention): (573) 882-6638 hours of learning of the situation. to accept and adhere to this philosophy. ◆◆ Seek a formal resolution by contacting o Coordinator - Danica Wolf For more information or to report an incident authorities (see resources below) please see title9.missouri.edu. STALKING • MU Counseling Center: (573) 882-6601 HARASSMENT, RAPE AND SEXUAL NON-RETALIATION STATEMENT Stalking is defined as a course of conduct o Walk-in crisis services available ASSAULT REPORTING directed at a specific person that would No student-athlete or staff will be subject to • MU Student Health Center: cause a reasonable person to feel fear. ◆◆ Any physical contact or sexual act that retaliation (e.g., termination of employment, (573) 882-7481 or (573) 882-1483 Persons aged 18 to 24 years of age is unsolicited or unwelcome may be cancellation of athletics aid, etc.) for making experience the highest rate of stalking. considered sexual assault. Sexual • True North 24/7 Hotline: (573) 875-1370 a report sexual incidents. Further, staff will intercourse without consent is rape. make every effort to protect against retaliation Stalking is serious, often violent, and • Missouri Crisis Hotline: (573) 445-5035 or For a full view of MU’s sexual assault by other student-athletes to the extent can escalate over time. This can be text HAND to 839863 policy, please go to either http://conduct. possible. perpetrated in the form of unwanted calls, missouri.edu or http://rsvp.missouri.edu. Additional Reporting Resources: texts, e-mails, messages, gifts, advances, DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS etc. Technology is commonly used. ◆◆ If you are the victim of sexual harassment, • MU Police Department: (573) 882-7201 assault or rape, know that what happened In 2008, the Mizzou athletics department Suspected stalking behaviors should • Columbia Police Department: is not your fault. You have nothing to adopted the “We Are Mizzou” creed (see not be ignored. If you or a friend feels (573) 874-7652 feel guilty or ashamed about. There inside cover of the handbook) which is at the like they are being stalked, please are many resources available which • Student Legal Services: (573) 882-9700 core of our social responsibility initiative. contact the RSVP Center or True North allow you to seek help while keeping the As we head into the 2015-2016 academic to begin a stalking log and discuss the o Coordinator – Steve Concannon incident CONFIDENTIAL (not required year, social responsibility programming will ex parte Order of Protection process. continue to focus on areas such as alcohol to report the incident to the Title IX • Office of Student Conduct: If you are in immediate danger, education, positive domestic relationships, and coordinator or legal authorities): (573) 882-5543 please call 911 or the MU Police other initiatives that reflect the expectations Department to file a police report. o Director – Donell Young of the department. The Department of

22 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 23 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND d. In all appeal proceedings, the decision OUT-OF-SEASON PRACTICE LIMITATIONS student-athlete discretionary time. DEPARTMENT RULES AND of the appeal panel will be final. DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR During nondiscretionary weeks, up to REGULATIONS fifteen total spring practices (including 3. Grant-in-aid grievances Limited to eight hours (no more than scrimmages and spring game) are If the coach alleges an infraction of the two hours of skill instruction) per week, a. Appeal to the Coach: If you protest a permissible. Up to eight hours per Athletic Department rules and regulations, with two required days off per week. change in your grant-in-aid, you should week of required conditioning, weight- as set forth by the coach, the coach may ask for a meeting with your coach. Countable activities include: training and review of game film are suspend the athlete from the team. permitted outside of the eight weeks b. Appeal to the Administrative ◆◆ Required weight training, conditioning Such infractions may result in designated as discretionary time. No Sport Supervisor: If the problem is and individual skill instruction reduction, cancellation or nonrenewal more than two of the eight hours may not resolved between your coach (required review of game film). of your athletics financial aid. be spent viewing game film when and yourself, you may ask for a meeting ◆◆ Individual skill instruction: Spring Practice is not in session. You may protest such a suspension. with the supervising administrator. • Baseball. Skill instruction with more than • All other sports. Prior to September 15 c. Appeal to the Financial Aid Committee: PROCEDURES FOR REDRESS OF 4 student-athletes is permitted from and after April 15, skill instruction is If the problem is not resolved after / GRIEVANCES September 15 until one week prior to limited to four student-athletes from the meeting with your coach and the Fall final exam period and from January same team at any one time in any facility. 1. Academic Grievances: Director 15 to April 15. Skill instruction is limited of Athletics (or sport supervisor), OTHER LIMITATIONS You may seek redress through the to no more than 4 student-athletes from you may file an appeal with the appeal procedures established first day of Fall classes until September ◆◆ Student-athletes may not miss campus Financial Aid Committee by the respective academic 15 and from after April 15 until one class to participate in practice. within 10 business days from the department, college, or chancellor. week before Spring final exam period. date of your scholarship change. ◆◆ In general, it is not permissible for 2. Athletic Grievances: • Football. Between January 1 and the student-athletes to participate in d. Please note, all appeal decisions start of preseason practice in August, countable athletic activities during a. The appeal is made directly to rendered by the Financial Aid Committee eight weeks must be designated as your coach. If you are protesting will be considered final and binding. the suspension by the coach, or if you allege any other violation of PLAYING AND PRACTICE LIMITATIONS your student rights, you should ask IN-SEASON PRACTICE LIMITATIONS for a meeting with the coach. Limited to four hours per day and 20 hours per b. Appeal to the Administrative week, with one required day off each week. Sport Supervisor: If the problem is not resolved between your coach Countable activities include: and yourself, you may ask for a meeting ◆◆ Competition with the supervising administrator. ◆◆ Practice (including Captain’s practices) c. If the problem remains unresolved after meetings between your supervising ◆◆ Athletic related meetings administrator or coach and yourself, you ◆◆ Weight training and conditioning activities may ask for a meeting with the Director of Athletics. If the problem is still not ◆◆ Required community service resolved, the chair person of the Athletic and promotional activities Committee may appoint an appeal panel.

24 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 25 summer or other institutional vacation TEAM TRAVEL phone calls and pay television cannot member; distances over 300 miles must periods outside of their playing seasons. be reimbursed by the University. be approved by the sport supervisor PERSONAL EXPENSES ◆◆ Football and basketball may be required ◆◆ You must pay all incidentals upon checkout. ◆◆ Under no circumstances will a student- NCAA, SEC, and University rules limit to participate in summer athletic activities athlete be considered a permitted driver the amount of travel expenses the ◆◆ If you fail to pay your bill, you must in accordance with NCAA rules. Athletics Department may incur on reimburse the Athletics Business Office, Decisions for poor driving conditions due ◆◆ Individual sport student-athletes behalf of its student-athletes. Allowable or the money will be withheld from to weather are left to the judgement of the may voluntarily request skill travel expenses include: [Bylaw 16] your scholarship check or charged to head coaches. In the event of an accident, instruction from a coach. your student account. In some cases, the University is self-insured for general ◆◆ Lodging you may be held out of competition. liability and the student-athletes have their ◆◆ All athletically-related activities outside ◆◆ Food allowance own insurance or, if not, will be covered the playing season are prohibited one CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES by the University insurance policy. week prior to the beginning of final ◆◆ Transportation to and from the event Invariably you may miss some class work exams through the conclusion of each The following are not included: due to travel for athletic competitions. RECRUITING AT MIZZOU student-athlete’s final exams. ◆◆ Incidental items such as laundry, Internet, ◆◆ YOU are responsible for alerting your YOU can make the difference when a recruit is additional meals, long distance or local instructors PRIOR to missing classes. deciding whether to attend the University of Missouri. The coaches have spent many hours ◆◆ You must make up any work that getting to know recruits and their families you miss during those classes. and selling them on the merits of our great Please use the class absence forms obtained institution. For many, just as important to the from the Total Person Program to give to decision-making process are the people they your instructors prior to missing a class. meet and the things they do while in Columbia. You are our best sales people—use what has If you are having any difficulty with made Mizzou a great place for you to show the an instructor regarding a missed recruits that MU is the right place for them. class or assignment due to athletic competition, contact the Total As you are showing recruits what it means Person Program for assistance. to be a Tiger—always representing the University well, working hard in the classroom MU ATHLETICS TRAVEL POLICY and giving your all in your sport—there are The MU Athletics Department takes into some specific things to remember that will careful consideration the health and help to make sure they get the right message. safety of our student-athletes including 1. First impressions are important. When during travel to off-campus competition introducing yourself, give a firm handshake sites. Therefore, an institutional policy and make direct eye contact. Make the was created relative to team travel. recruit/parent/guardian feel welcome. ◆◆ When traveling by van, there is a 2. Make sure you read the information ten passenger limit per van about the recruit so you are prepared

◆◆ Such vans may be driven within 300 to talk with them. Ask questions— miles of campus by an institutional staff you’ll find something in common with him/her to talk about.

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3. Carefully review the student host 6. No engagement in any type of “adult instruction form to avoid any entertainment” (i.e., exotic dancer inadvertent NCAA violations. clubs, escort services, etc.). 4. Carry a cell phone when possible. Call 7. Never leave a recruit alone or with the coaching staff immediately if a non-team member. No dates there are problems with a recruit. or “set-ups” for the recruit. 5. No consumption of alcohol or other 8. Have a plan for entertaining the recruit drugs by you, others on your team and review it with your head coach. If who may be with you or the recruit. there are changes to the plan advise Do not take an underage recruit to a the head coach ahead of time. bar or club which allows admittance 9. Always wear seat belts. only to those over 21 years of age.

GRANTS-IN-AID academic years. The period of the award begins with the first day of classes or first RENEWAL AND NON-RENEWAL day of practice (whichever is first) and ends PROCEDURES with the conclusion of the academic year The MU Student Financial Aid (SFA) Office is listed on the financial aid agreement. responsible for awarding all institutional and To be eligible for athletics scholarships, all government educational aid, including athletics student-athletes must meet applicable grants-in-aid (scholarships). The Athletics NCAA, conference, institutional and Compliance Office works closely with SFA to departmental regulations. If student-athletes properly allocate and monitor athletics aid. do not maintain their academic or social Student-athletes must sign an Athletics responsibilities, or fails to adhere to team rules Financial Aid Agreement (FAA) before and policies, it is within the authority of the receiving an athletics grant-in-aid. The MU Athletics Department, under NCAA and FAA details the period of the award and SEC regulations, to authorize the non-renewal the value and terms of the scholarship. of a grant-in-aid. Any renewal, reduction, or cancellation of an athletics scholarship is Athletics scholarships may be awarded as made at the discretion of the coach and the full or partial grant-in-aid. A full grant-in- Director of Athletics. All student-athletes must aid covers the costs of tuition, room, board be notified by July 1 of each year regarding and other expenses related to attendance. the status of their athletics scholarships A partial grant-in-aid is a fixed dollar for the subsequent academic year. amount with funds designated for specific educational costs. Athletics grants-in-aid are awarded for a period of one to five

28 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 29 VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF 2. Student-Athletes who are awarded FINANCIAL AID AND EXPENSES SUMMER SCHOOL FUNDING ATHLETICS AID Post-Eligible/Medical aid must achieve FINANCIAL AID The Athletic Department views the a minimum grade point average of 2.00 A student-athlete who decides to relinquish summer session in the following ways: for the semester(s) they are funded. Costs at Missouri are kept at a minimum his/her athletics scholarship due to receipt so that everyone who desires to pursue a ◆◆ If you are in good academic standing, you of equivalent or greater institutional award 3. Student-Athletes who drop below 12 hours college education may do so. College may should be rewarded for performing well must complete a “Voluntary Termination of without proper approval from the Total seem expensive, but it is an investment in during the previous academic year. Aid Statement” (available in the Compliance Person Program staff must reimburse the your future, and the return is so great that the Office). This form must include a statement Athletic Department for any/all tuition, ◆◆ It is a great time to help you make cost of attending college truly is minimal. detailing the student-athlete’s reason(s) for room, board and book charges due to a progress toward graduation. withdrawing from athletics scholarship and late drop. This also applies to replacing ◆◆ All student-athletes are strongly ◆◆ It is an opportunity to avert potential must be signed and dated upon submission. one course for another (add/drop). encouraged to apply for financial assistance class scheduling conflicts during by completing the Free Application for 4. If deemed necessary by the Total the regular academic year. POST-ELIGIBLE/MEDICAL Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA Person Program staff, student-athletes SCHOLARSHIPS application must be completed online (www. ◆◆ It is NOT a time to use funds for individuals may be required to attend mandatory fafsa.ed.gov). Various federal, state and who are not committed to graduation. In order to assist scholarship student-athletes study hall/tutoring sessions. institutional grants and/or low-interest with graduation upon completing their athletic ◆◆ Summer session should NOT be relied upon Any Post-Eligible/Medical Scholarship loans are available to those who qualify. eligibility, the Department of Intercollegiate to obtain a required GPA or to make up student-athlete who fails to meet the Eligibility depends on a student-athlete’s Athletics may award scholarship aid in required eligibility deficiencies as a result of above criteria may not have his/her background, economic status and other compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. a negative attitude toward academic work scholarship renewed for future semesters. factors. The FAFSA must be resubmitted during the fall and/or spring semesters. Guidelines for Providing Financial Assistance with new information each acadmic year. All Post-Eligible/Medical Scholarship for Post Eligible/Medical Student-Athletes: GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL student-athletes have full access to the ◆◆ MU has a strong record of helping students ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER SESSIONS 1. All scholarship student-athletes interested Shelden Academic Resource Center as secure scholarships, grants, and loans. in receiving Post-Eligible/Medical aid well as any academic support services In fact, four out of five Mizzou students 1. All student-athletes interested in must fill out a request form obtained provided by the Total Person Program. receive some form of financial assistance. receiving summer school funding from their TPP academic advisor. The MU Student Financial Aid Office can must complete and sign a Summer provide information on the types and School Application Form obtained from Cost of Attendance for the 2015–2016 Academic Year amounts of aid available through various the Total Person Program Office. government and university sources. To These figures are based on a course load of 28 hours per year 2. Careful consideration is given to each contact the Financial Aid Office, call (800) (14 hours per semester) candidate. Your head coach must 225-6075 (Missouri and Illinois residents recommend you to the Associate Athletics In-State Out-State only) or (573) 882-7506. You may find Director for Academic Services to be 10,586.00 25,198.00 additional information via their web All Educational Fees (undergrad) considered for summer school funding. site: http://financialaid.missouri.edu. Room (includes $30 Social Fee) 6,886.00 6,886.00 The Director will then carefully review Board 2,952.00 2,952.00 ◆◆ The MU Athletics Compliance Office also all available information and will make assists student-athletes with the financial a final recommendation to the Director Books 800.00 800.00 assistance process and FAFSA applications. of Athletics for approval or disapproval. 4,290.00 4,290.00 Other Expenses For more information, call Charlie Brunette, If you have NOT demonstrated throughout Assistant Director of Compliance for Full Cost of Attendance Total $25,514.00, $40,126.00 the year a positive attitude toward Financial Aid, at (573) 882-3240. your academic responsibilities, you

30 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 31 may be denied summer school financial If you have residency questions, please SAF APPLICATION PROCESS support, even in those instances contact the MU Residency Office in All student-athletes are eligible to receive where athletic eligibility is at stake! 230 Jesse Hall, or at (573) 882-3852 assistance through the Student-Athlete 3. Student-athletes approved for summer STUDENT-ATHLETE ASSISTANCE FUND Assistance Fund on a first come, first served school financial support must sign a basis. Although completion of the FAFSA contract with the athletic department. The NCAA Student-Athlete Assistance Fund is no longer required prior to using the This contract requires you to repay tuition (SAF) is available to provide student-athletes fund, a completed SAF application must and fee costs if you independently make with direct benefits and assist with unmet be submitted to the Athletics Compliance the decision to withdraw from a course financial needs arising in conjunction with Office before purchases are approved or receive a failing/non-degree applicable participation in intercollegiate athletics. All and reimbursements are processed. grade for a course. Student-athletes may student-athletes are eligible to apply for SAF applications may be obtained from also be required to repay any room and SAF benefits regardless of whether they are and submitted to Charlie Brunette, board stipend received while not enrolled. grant-in-aid recipients, have demonstrated need, no longer participate due to medical Assistant Director of Compliance for IN-STATE RESIDENCY reasons, or are receiving a post-eligible Financial Aid, 200 Mizzou Arena. scholarship. Please note, student-athletes ACQUIRING IN-STATE RESIDENCY Please contact the Athletics Compliance receiving full athletics aid, up to the cost of Office with questions concerning Out-of-state students may obtain attendance, are not eligible for SAF unless permissible uses of SAF. in-state residency status, and save an individual adjustment is approved by a considerable amount of money on the office of Financial Aid. Please visit the EXAMPLES OF SAF BENEFITS: tuition. The requirements are: compliance office if you have questions. ◆◆ Personal or Family Expenses

1. Not be claimed as a dependent ◆◆ Emergency travel on your parents’ tax return. ◆◆ Clothing expenses 2. Reside in Missouri continuously for 12 months. ◆◆ International student taxes 3. May not leave the state for more than 14 ◆◆ Educational Expenses and Fees

days from the end of the spring semester ◆◆ Graduate school exam/application fees until the beginning of the fall semester. Students residing outside of Columbia ◆◆ Course supplies

for the summer session are not eligible ◆◆ Post-graduate fees/expenses to receive a Room and Board stipend. ◆◆ Additional Travel Expenses 4. Have significant taxable earned income in Missouri during the same twelve ◆◆ Travel expenses for family members month period (at least $2000). when student-athlete is being honored 5. Have a valid Missouri driver’s license, ◆◆ Additional student-athlete travel home

vehicle registered in Missouri, and ◆◆ Health and Safety Expenses a Missouri Voter’s ID card. ◆◆ Medical/dental/vision expenses

◆◆ Student insurance

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FINANCIAL AID If you are in doubt, check with your coach or the Compliance Office. You are not eligible if you received unverified financial aid other than that provided ACADEMIC STANDARDS to you by MU. There are exceptions to this rule and if you have received any ELIGIBILITY outside aid whatsoever you should seek To be eligible to compete, you must: the counsel of the Assistant Director of Compliance for Financial Aid immediately. ◆◆ Have been admitted as a regular student seeking a degree according to the published Any and all financial aid that you receive entrance requirements at Mizzou; from a source other than Mizzou or your parents / legal guardians must ◆◆ Be in good academic standing be reported to the Assistant Director at Mizzou; and

of Compliance for Financial Aid. ◆◆ Be enrolled in not less than 12 semester COMPETITIVE CONDUCT league, a bookmaker, a parlay card, IMPERMISSIBLE EXTRA BENEFITS hours and maintain satisfactory or any other method employed by You must compete with honesty and progress toward a baccalaureate organized gambling [Bylaw 10.3] “Extra” benefits are prohibited per NCAA sportsmanship at all times so that degree at Mizzou. [Bylaw 14.01.2] Bylaw 16.02.3. Acceptance of an extra you represent the honor and dignity AMATEURISM benefit could result in the loss of your ◆◆ Satisfactorily complete 6 hours of academic of fair play. [Bylaw 10.01.1] credit the proceeding regular academic You are not eligible for participation eligibility, your scholarship, and your right term (fall or spring), except that football SPORTS WAGERING in a sport if you have ever: to compete in intercollegiate athletics. student-athletes must pass 9 hours in the ◆◆ Sports wagering undermines the ◆◆ Taken pay or the promise of pay Impermissible benefits do not ONLY include fall to be eligible for the following fall term. integrity of sport and jeopardizes the for competing in that sport; receiving gifts or money. You also may not: You may practice during the official welfare of you and your teammates. ◆◆ Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete ◆◆ Receive more than the allotted number vacation period immediately preceding ◆◆ The NCAA opposes all forms of legal in professional athletics in that sport; of complimentary admissions; initial enrollment, provided: and illegal sports wagering. ◆◆ Used your athletics skill for pay in any ◆◆ Sell complimentary admissions ◆◆ You have been accepted at Mizzou ◆◆ You will become ineligible [Bylaw form in that sport [Bylaw 12.1.2]. at any price; or for enrollment in a regular, full- 10.3.1] to compete if you knowingly: time program of studies; ◆◆ Accepted money, transportation or ◆◆ Place personal long distance phone calls • Provide information to individuals other benefits from an agent or agreed at the Athletic Department’s expense. ◆◆ You are no longer enrolled in your

in organized gambling concerning to have an agent market your athletic ◆◆ Receive material benefits that are previous educational institution; and intercollegiate athletics competition; ability or reputation. [Bylaw 12.3.1] not available to the general student ◆◆ You are eligible under all institutional, • Wager on any professional, ◆◆ Been paid for work you did not body (i.e. free laundry service, Southeastern Conference and NCAA intercollegiate, or amateur perform, or been paid at a rate higher reduced rent, free drinks/food). requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.2.1.1] practice or competition; than the going rate because of your Thus, NEVER accept special discounts ◆◆ You must complete all required athletic ability. [Bylaw 12.4.1] • Engage in activities designed to influence on purchases or services or even accept NCAA, SEC and MU forms. the outcome of an intercollegiate ◆◆ Since becoming a student-athlete, accepted special payment arrangements on any BENCHMARKS contest (i.e. point shaving); or any pay for promoting a commercial purchases. Protect your eligibility by being product or service. [Bylaw 12.5.2.1] very careful not to accept “free” or “special” All student-athletes must meet • Participate in any gambling activity benefits that someone wishes to give you. the following benchmarks: that involves pools, a fantasy

34 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 35 Student-Athlete Letter Awards

By your 2nd Year (3rd semester): 1. You must have permission to speak LETTER AWARDS of two varsity letter awards. You must be with another institution before doing a team member in good standing, and you ◆◆ Pass 24 hours, with 18 hours completed Earning a varsity letter at Missouri is so; otherwise, your eligibility to attend must also have the recommendation of during the Fall and Spring terms. an honor that is reserved for student- that institution and receive aid will be the Head Coach, and the approval of the athletes who fulfill the lettering criteria ◆◆ Present a cumulative GPA of 1.8. compromised. The head coach, director Compliance Office, Director of Athletics, set forth in their respective sports. All of athletics (and/or sport supervisor) are and Intercollegiate Athletics Committee. By your 3rd Year (5th semester): awards are subject to the annual dollar notified of request and asked to Your behavior in the community will be a limitation as outlined in the SEC or NCAA ◆◆ Pass 18 hours during the previous determine if he/she agrees to grant consideration by the approving offices. rules. General criteria are as follows: Fall and Spring terms; permission to contact. RECEIVING YOUR AWARD ◆◆ Student-athletes who quit prior to ◆◆ Declare a major; 2. The school you decide to transfer to the end of the season are not eligible Awards will be distributed after the end will request additional information ◆◆ Complete 40% of your degree to letter (Illness/injury exceptions of the academic semester in which the regarding your eligibility on a requirements; and may be made by your coach). sport concludes. First year awards are transfer form. The head coach, director to be distributed through the Varsity M ◆◆ Present a cumulative GPA of 1.9. of athletics (and/’or sport supervisor) ◆◆ Seniors who have not yet met the criteria Letter Jacket Ceremony in February for fall will determine if the University of for lettering may be recommended By your 4th Year (7th semester): sports and September for spring sports. Missouri will grant the one-time transfer for a letter by the head coach. All subsequent letter awards are to be ◆◆ Pass 18 hours during the previous (if applicable) allowing you ◆◆ You must fulfill the academic, practice, distributed to your team’s Head Coach Fall and Spring terms; to be immediately eligible upon conditioning, attitude and conduct from the Athletics Business Office. enrollment at the next institution. ◆◆ Complete 60% of your degree requirements established by the head coach Rings: You must order your graduation requirements; and 3. You will need to withdraw from the and/or the Department of Athletics. Also, rings through the Athletics Business University of Missouri and pay all you must remain academically eligible to be ◆◆ Present a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Office. Rings are received approximately balances due before your official enrolled for the following semester before two months later and will be mailed to By your 5th Year (9th semester): transcript will be provided to your next you may receive your award. If you do not you if you have left the Columbia area. institution (It is your responsibility to remain eligible, you may be listed as a ◆◆ Pass 18 hours during the previous apply and be accepted letter winner, but not receive your award. Please provide the Athletics Business Fall and Spring terms; at the next institution) . Office with the following information: AWARDS GIVEN ◆◆ Complete 80% of your degree Note: Please know that NCAA institutions ◆◆ Your name, as you want it to requirements; and Major Awards have a right to deny permission-to-contact appear on the ring ◆◆ Present a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and the one-time transfer requests. In this ◆◆ First year: wool jacket ◆◆ Your first, middle, and last initials case, the student-athlete is provided a hearing TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES ◆◆ Second year: watch opportunity which will be explained during the ◆◆ Your sport As an NCAA student-athlete, there are compliance office rules education session. ◆◆ Third year: stadium blanket rules you must follow if you would like ◆◆ Your jersey number, if applicable to transfer to another institution. Any ◆◆ Fourth year: plaque ◆◆ Your graduation year student-athlete considering a transfer This is an overview of NCAA and SEC ◆◆ Fifth year: clock/frame must complete a transfer meeting with guidelines regarding student-athlete eligibility. ◆◆ Your ring size (we have ring the athletics compliance office for rules of information. Please direct any questions Graduation Award sizers if you are unsure) to the Assistant Director of Compliance for advisement prior to beginning the transfer Eligibility/Recruiting at Office (573) 884-2960. A senior letter winner may be awarded process. Every transfer case may be different an “M” ring upon receipt of your degree but there are three basic steps as follows: if you have previously earned a minimum

36 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 37 INDIVIDUAL SPORT LETTERING SWIMMING AND DIVING GYMNASTICS CRITERIA ◆◆ Score an average of 1.5 points per meet ◆◆ Compete in the team’s top BASEBALL in which a team score is complied; or six in half of the meets.

◆◆ Non-pitchers: Participate in at least ◆◆ Earn 4 points in the SEC Championship SOFTBALL a third of all games played or have as (based on scoring point system); or ◆◆ Play in 50% of the games. many “at bats” as games played. ◆◆ Qualify for the NCAA Championships. ◆◆ Special consideration may be ◆◆ Pitchers: Pitch in one-third as many innings TENNIS given for a player who has made a as number of games played. Relief pitchers special contribution to the team. not meeting criteria may be recommended ◆◆ Play in at least half of the regularly because of the nature of the position. scheduled matches or tournaments; SOCCER

BASKETBALL ◆◆ Score points toward the Conference ◆◆ Play in half of the games in the Championship during the conference season. Special consideration may ◆◆ Play in half the games or 120 season or the SEC Tournament. be given for a player who has made minutes. Special consideration may a special contribution to the team. be given for a player who has made TRACK & FIELD a special contribution to the team. VOLLEYBALL ◆◆ Score an average of 1.5 points per meet CROSS COUNTRY in which a team score is compiled; or ◆◆ Be entered on the score sheet as having played in half of the games. ◆◆ Participate in at least half of the ◆◆ Place in a scoring position in either SEC regularly scheduled meets during the Championship meet (indoor or outdoor); or season and place in the upper half of ◆◆ Be an individual champion or a member of the field in half of the meets; or a winning relay at one of the major relay ◆◆ Place in the upper ½ of the events (i.e., Texas, Drake, or Penn Relays); or SEC Championship Meet. ◆◆ Qualify for the NCAA Championships. FOOTBALL WRESTLING ◆◆ Play at least 84 minutes in a 12-game ◆◆ Receive enough team points to equal varsity schedule (NOTE: One play = 1½ times the number of dual meets one half minute of playing time). in which the team wrestles (ex: 15 ◆◆ Play in at least half of the quarters of dual meets, 22.5 team points must the games on the varsity schedule. be received in the same season).

GOLF ◆◆ Place in the SEC Championship and qualify for the NCAA Championship; or ◆◆ Qualify for and participate in at least two competitive events through the tournament ◆◆ Receive 40 team points through competition standards established by the Head Coach. in tournaments and dual meets.

38 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 39 Athletic Performance and Health Services

THE PERSONAL RECORD PARADIGM

Improve individual Increase Improvement performance (your competition in overall personal record) within the team team ability

Cycle repeats

Championship Level Performance

for reporting any team schedule changes Weight Room for workouts and for assigning as they occur. Scheduled team workouts a staff liaison for each team. Departmental take priority over individual training. staff members are permitted to use the Weight Rooms on a space available basis WEIGHT ROOMS during designated non-peak hours. INTRODUCTION training facility. Based on the needs of the Three (3) weight training facilities RELEASE FORM sport and athletes, the appropriate director The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ accommodate the needs of all University works closely with each sports’ head coach to The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Performance is designed to enhance of Missouri student-athletes, the Yeckel design programs for every student-athlete. In Weight Training facilities are provided for the the physical well being of its student-athletes Weight Room, the Hearnes Weight Room and general, each student-athlete is encouraged to exclusive use of currently enrolled, eligible through strength training, flexibility, anaerobic the Mizzou Arena Weight Room. Hours of participate in a year-round training program. University of Missouri student-athletes conditioning, nutritional consultation, and opperation are posted at each weight room sports-specific physiological analysis. The NCAA regulations and liability insurance or by calling 882-6791 (Yeckel) or 884-7039 With the approval of the Associate Athletics Associate Director of Athletic Performance requirements restrict the use of departmental (Mizzou Arena). Arrangements will be made Director for Athletic Performance and manages the operation of the Strength and weight room facilities to enrolled student- with the appropriate strength coach for any the Associate Director of Athletics, other Conditioning, Sports Nutrition and Corrective athletes and approved staff. Specifically, the weekend workouts. For any other use, please individuals may be granted access to Biomechanical and Preventative Medince weight rooms may not be used by high school make arrangements with the strength coach. weight training facilities on a limited basis, (CBPM) programs, and reports to the Senior students or unapproved guests. The Associate USE OF WEIGHT TRAINING FACILITIES provided their training does not interfere Associate Director of Athletics for Student Athletic Director for Athletic Performance with athletic program requirements. Services. The Director of Football Strength and retains the right of approval for all individuals At the beginning of the academic year, the Individuals who may be provided weight Conditioning, Director of Basketball Strength using the departmental weight room facilities. assigned director is responsible for scheduling room privileges include: MU student- and Conditioning, Director of Sports Nutrition an orientation meeting for his/her team(s) with athletes who have completed their eligibility, Access to the weight training facilities and the Director of CBPM report directly to the the head coach of the sport. The orientation student-athletes who have completed is restricted to posted operating hours. Associate Director for Athletic Performance. is designed to familiarize the coaching staff their degree and individuals approved by The Director of Football Strength and The Assistant Directors of Strength and and the student-athletes with Weight Room the Director of Athletics for facility use. Conditioning, Director of Basketball Strength Conditioning and graduate assistants are policies and procedures. Training schedules are and Conditioning and Director of Olympic All individuals approved to use any weight delegated responsibility for specific sports’ disseminated during the orientation along with Sports retains authority to limit access training facility are required to sign a Weight training programs under the direct supervision all rules and guidelines governing the facilities. to the weight rooms and to change hours Room Release Form, releasing the Department of the Director of Strength and Conditioning. of operation as necessary. Head coaches The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic of Intercollegiate Athletics and its staff from All 20 intercollegiate sports teams are are responsible for scheduling their teams’ Performance or his/her designee is responsible liability in the event of injury or accident. provided access to a strength and conditioning workouts with the assigned director and for both assigning teams to the appropriate

40 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 41 RULES OF CONDUCT AND OPERATION and conditioning in specific sports. is emphasized and used as a driving force • Nutrient timing for optimal to lift each student-athlete to greater levels performance and recovery All student-athletes and staff members Injury Reduction of performance. The personal record is who use the weight training facilities are • Nutritional supplements as ergogenic Healthy muscles and joints decrease the used to create competition with oneself to required to comply with the rules of operation aids to enhance athletic performance chances of injury. When an injury occurs, achieve increases in strength, power, speed, regarding conduct and equipment use. a well conditioned, well-trained athlete agility, conditioning as well as flexibility. • Muscle development (weight gain) Violators of established rules are subject will recover from the injury and spend less and fat loss (weight loss) strategies to discipline and possible suspension of time limited in his or her participation MIZZOU SPORTS NUTRITION weight room privileges. Respective head • Calculating daily calorie requirements coaches are notified of all disciplinary actions. Mental Toughness PHILOSOPHY based on training volume and intensity Although each weight room may establish To develop a high level of focus, maturity, The goal of Mizzou Sports Nutrition is to • Maintaining hydration status specific operational procedures, the posted accountability, discipline, competitiveness, educate our student-athletes and coaches and electrolyte balance rules have been established to ensure a and a genuine commitment to the team. on the importance and role of nutrition safe environment for all weight rooms: • Going to the grocery store = eating To minimize distractions and deterrents as a part of their competitive lifestyle in smarter, cheaper and easier DISCIPLINARY ACTION to personal and team performance. order to achieve optimal performance throughout intense daily physical and mental By providing coaching staffs with nutrition Disciplinary actions are based on the Increase Confidence preparation. This education process is based education, they can make positive food severity of the rules of conduct or operation The physical and mental gains you make will upon providing continuous and applicable choices possible for their teams, when at violation as appropriate; the discipline may have you excited and confident to compete knowledge. Understanding of this nutrition home or while traveling away from campus to include physical workouts, suspension against anyone in the SEC and succeed. information will allow our athletes to continue compete, and ensure compliance with NCAA from the facility or other actions deemed to accomplish their goals in competition. policies regarding the purchase, distribution appropriate by the strength coach or head GUIDING PRINCIPLES and use of nutritional supplements. coach. The assigned director for each GOALS ◆◆ Overall body strength development sport consults with the sport’s head coach F.A.S.T.E.R. Mizzou Sports Nutrition will provide when disciplining student-athletes. ◆◆ Emphasize hip and core strength every student-athlete with convenient, F - Fill Up with Fruits and Vegetables healthy alternatives to skipping meals or MIZZOU STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ◆◆ Develop explosiveness with correct form A - Always Hydrate making poor food choices by supplying PROGRAM ◆◆ Specificity in training energy/recovery bars, smoothies, and S - Start with Breakfast shakes to supplement their diets. PHILOSOPHY ◆◆ Stimulate muscles at different T - Think lean protein The Mizzou Strength and Conditioning Program angles and intensity Every student-athlete will have available a vitamin/mineral supplement is guided by sound principles, which allow ◆◆ Multi-joint exercises prioritized E - Eat Often it to accomplish its goals and objectives. It to ensure overall health. first in workout R - Rest and Recover is essential that we dedicate ourselves to Every student-athlete will receive a ◆◆ Variation of exercises within program the program and each training session to Mizzou Sports Nutrition will provide every water bottle to make proper hydration assure optimal gains. This dedication to the ◆◆ Improve athleticism with student-athlete with sport-specific nutrition more prominent and convenient. strength and conditioning program will help complimentary exercise education through team presentations us in our final goal of victory in competition. and one-on-one interactions, hwere Cooking classes and grocery store tours THE PERSONAL RECORD topics designed to promote healthy will provide groups of student-athletes OBJECTIVES with activities designed to educate them In order to achieve the previously stated nutrition habits are identified and in their meal planning and food choices, Enhance Sport Performance objectives it is important to discuss the discussed. Potential subjects include: helping them eat healthier and cheaper. Strength, speed, explosion, agility, concept of the personal record (P.R.). At the • Meal planning and focused food choices flexibility, body composition, nutrition University of Missouri the personal record

42 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 43 Athletic Equipment

To request additional operating hours, a ◆◆ A student-athlete must complete the coach must submit a written request to the following procedures prior to being Director of Equipment Operations at least issued any athletic equipment: five (5) days prior to the scheduled event. • Receive academic clearance When prior requests are made, Equipment from the Compliance Office. Room staff members are expected to work athletic events, as assigned. • Receive physical clearance from the Associate Athletic Director/ EQUIPMENT ROOM RULES Sports Medicine; and All Equipment Room personnel are expected • Receive clearance from the designated to comply with the following rules: Head Coach (i.e., the student-athlete

◆◆ No chewing or dipping of tobacco products; must appear on the team roster).

◆◆ When assigned field duty, dress in ◆◆ All equipment and supplies issued to the proper uniform with tools; student-athletes, managers and coaches must be accurately documented in the ◆◆ Be on time for work; exact hours worked Equipment Room files, to include both date must be recorded on a daily basis; of issuance and return. Each individual is

◆◆ When unable to work as scheduled, each provided with colored mesh laundry bags staff member is expected to arrange for with a designated identification number for a substitute and obtain approval from use when laundering their “grays.” Towels the Director of Equipment Operations are exchanged on a one-for-one basis.

or his designated coordinator; ◆◆ All individuals who are issued athletic

◆◆ Maintain a clean Equipment Room, discard equipment are subject to the following rules: all trash and keep the carpet vacuumed; • Each individual is held responsible for

◆◆ Do not use the Equipment Room as all equipment that is issued for personal INTRODUCTION to enter the equipment room unless given a lounge; consumption of food in the use. Any equipment that is lost, stolen special permission by the Director of The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Equipment Room is discouraged; or damaged will be charged to the Equipment Operations or one of the Assistant is committed to providing and maintaining individual. Any equipment that is not Directors of Equipment Operations. ◆◆ Place all dirty laundry in the laundry room; athletic equipment necessary for its sports turned in at the end of the season is billed through the University Accounts programs. The Director of Equipment EQUIPMENT ROOM HOURS ◆◆ Put away all hampers before Operations is responsible for operating the leaving at night; and Receivable system and handled in Equipment Room and ensuring compliance The Equipment Rooms are located at the the same manner as unpaid parking ◆◆ ALWAYS check windows, doors, etc. with all established policies and procedures. Mizzou Athletics Training Complex, Mizzou tickets or damage to a dorm room. Arena and the Hearnes Center (Room to make sure the office is secure. • After the initial issuance of equipment, Only authorized personnel are allowed in 281). Operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to ISSUANCE OF EQUIPMENT additional equipment is available the Equipment Room. Due to the substantial 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, when on an exchange basis only. More value and inventory of the equipment school is in session. When school is not in ◆◆ No cell phones are allowed specifically, replacement equipment and supplies, only Equipment Room staff session, the Equipment Room is open on in the Equipment Room. will not be issued to individuals who members have access to the Equipment the same days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room. Team managers are not permitted leave their equipment at home.

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◆◆ When traveling, each individual is responsible for ensuring that all articles are placed in his or her bag for the return to campus. Any articles that are missing are the financial responsibility of the individual.

◆◆ The Equipment Staff reserves the right to refuse service to any individual not conducting themselves in an appropriate manner. The Coach is to be notified of any such occurrence.

EQUIPMENT CARE & STORAGE Each student-athlete, manager and coach is to properly store all equipment issued for personal use. Student-athletes are required to follow established procedures for storage of equipment. The student workers are responsible for doing laundry for all sports. Coaches are to place dirty laundry in the designated area of the Coach’s locker room. The Assistant Director of Equipment Athletic training is a profession that is of Missouri student-athletes, while Operations is responsible for setting up dependent upon the ability to deal effectively simultaneously promoting an atmosphere and storing all equipment for practices with a variety of individuals and groups. The conducive to the education of athletic and events. Students assist in working profession is formed on the basis of mutual training students. The program strives to with various sports, as assigned. respect, trust and understanding between develop cognitive skills, affective values student-athletes, coach, physician, and in injury prevention, recognition and athletic trainer. Student-athletes rightfully evaluation of injuries/illnesses, rehabilitation, assume that, although reasonable attention organization and administration, and to all possible preventative measures will education and counseling of student- not eliminate all sports-related injuries, athletes, parents, and coaches. those persons responsible for conducting a comprehensive athletic medical program HOURS have taken reasonable precautions to Three (of the eight) athletic health care minimize the chances for significant injuries. facilities are in operation throughout the year; one in the Hearnes Center, one in MISSION Mizzou Arena, and the main facility in The mission of the University of Missouri the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex. Athletic Health Services is to provide the best possible health care for all University

46 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 47 The Hearnes Center facility is open regularly 4. Athletic Training Room dress must be PREGNANCY POLICY adequate notice to ensure proper medical 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily from August 1 appropriate for all treatments and oversight throughout the pregnancy. In the event of a student-athlete to May 15, closing only during Christmas suitable for a coed environment. pregnancy, the athletics department has Should you have questions about or wish to and Spring Break vacations. After May 15 5. Athletic Training Room equipment established guidelines for appropriate obtain a copy of the policy, you may ask a and throughout the summer, the Hearnes and supplies are not to be conduct on the part of the administration, coach, athletic trainer or sport administrator. Center facility is open by appointment only. used without permission. coaches, and the student-athlete. The Arena facility is open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 EMERGENCIES 6. Equipment, supplies, or towels are These guidelines are designed to protect p.m. Monday through Friday from August 1 not to be removed from the Athletic the health and safety, confidentiality, EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AT HOME: to May 15. Summer hours vary according to Training Room without permission scholarship and ability of the student- various camp schedules, but can be arranged 1. The 911 emergency number should be of a staff athletic trainer. athlete to participate in athletics; as well by appointment with a staff member. called if a life-threatening situation occurs. as to provide administrators, coaches and 7. Horseplay and improper or foul The Glenn L. McElroy Sports Medicine medical providers with an appropriate 2. If it is not a life threatening situation, but language will not be tolerated. Center (in the MATC) is open year-round procedure for addressing the issue. requires emergency care, call either of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through 8. Student-athletes must shower prior to the below hospitals and state you are a It is of vital importance that a pregnant Friday, with weekend hours dependent post-practice treatments or whirlpools. University of Missouri student-athlete: student-athlete notify a member of the upon practice/contest obligations. 9. Athletic health care facility hours change athletics department or coaching staff of University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital POLICIES AND PROCEDURES constantly on weekends; therefore, her pregnancy as soon as possible. This is times should be checked each week. necessary to provide university officials with Emergency Room, 875-9400 1. Only student-athletes of the University of Missouri will be treated unless the 10. Student-athletes are not allowed to Director of Athletics, Associate Director use the telephone in the athletic of Athletics, coach, athletic trainer or training room without permission team physician makes special exceptions. of a staff athletic trainer. 2. Self-treatments are not condoned. If 11. No tobacco products are allowed in a student-athlete becomes ill and any Department of Athletics facility, cannot reach an athletic trainer, he/she including the athletic training room. should feel free to report to the Student 12. The use of cellular telephones in Health Service. The Student Health the athletic health care facilities is Service is available to student-athletes prohibited. Failure to comply with this when necessary. They do not need guideline may be grounds for removal permission from an athletic trainer. from the athletic health care facility. The Student Health Service is open 13. If a student-athlete is not present for a Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to scheduled rehabilitation session or other 6:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., medical appointment, the athletic training Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. staff notifies the appropriate coaching 3. University of Missouri Team Physicians staff and consequences may be imposed. are available by appointment through the athletic training staff and make daily visits to each athletic health care facility.

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University of Missouri Hospital/ same medical care as any University screened for legitimacy and liability, and Clinics Emergency Room, 882- of Missouri student-athlete. will be governed by University Policy 8091, 882-8092, or 882-8093 Guidelines, as well as NCAA rules. 2. If a visiting student-athlete is travel­ing 3. A staff athletic trainer should be with either a team physician or an athletic NON-PERMISSIBLE EXPENSES contacted as soon as possible and given trainer, they will be allowed to handle the details of the incident. The athletic trainer injury according to their own policies, and Student-athlete medical expense benefits will then notify the appropriate personnel. the staff and facilities at the University not eligible for financing by the institution: of Missouri will be at their disposal. 1. Surgical expenses to treat a student- PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 3. If the visiting team is traveling with neither athlete’s illness or injury not resulting Participation in any practice or contest of a team physician nor an athletic trainer, from practices for or participation in any sport is not permitted until the student- the University of Missouri athletic training intercollegiate athletics as the institution. athlete has a physical examination. All staff will offer their services to the visiting 2. Medical or hospital expenses incurred student-athletes’ medical history, insurance coach. The athletic trainer should talk as the result of an injury while going to information, substance abuse screening to the coach before the beginning of the or from class or while participating in consent, liability waiver, and authorization contest and determine his or her wishes classroom requirements (e.g., physical to release information forms are kept on file if an injury should occur. Regardless education), unless similar services are (walk-on student-athletes must provide proof of the extent of the coach’s medical provided by the institution to all students of physical examination and private health knowledge, he/she is responsible for the or by the terms and conditions of the care coverage). The pre-participation physical injured student-athlete. However, if an institution’s overall insurance program. examination will be REQUIRED for all incoming injury occurs and medical care is rendered, (freshmen and transfers) Mizzou student- the attending physician assumes the 3. Teeth cleaning, provisional filling of athletes. The initial physical examination will ultimate responsibility for treatment. teeth or other dental work, unless be conducted by a University of Missouri Team the dental work is directly related Physician and will include a standardized, 4. When visiting teams arrive for contests to injury to the teeth that occurred comprehensive health history, immunization at the University of Missouri, the during practice or competition. history as defined by the current Center athletic trainer assigned to the event 4. Routine eye care; the individual student- for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), should contact their athletic trainer and/ athlete is responsible for all charges guidelines and a relevant physical examination or physician and explain the services incurred as a result of routine vision with a strong emphasis on the cardiovasular, available to them while on campus. care; however, referrals can be made neurologic and musculoskeletal evaluation. 5. Unless otherwise requested, the visiting through the athletic training staff. After the intital physical examination, an team will receive the services according updated history will be preformed annually. to the guidelines established by the SEC INSURANCE All physical examinations will be performed Committee on Medical Aspects of Sports. on campus within the confines of the All insurance charges billed to a student- University of Missouri Health Science Center. athlete must be processed and paid (or denied) by the student’s primary insurance company RESPONSIBILITIES TO VISITING TEAMS All student-athletes who suffer an injury before the University’s insurance company or illness and receive treatment for this can act. All walk-ons MUST have proof of 1. If a visiting student-athlete is injured injury must have a certified athletic trainer, insurance before being allowed to practice on the University of Missouri campus prior to treatment, screen the injury or or compete at the University of Missouri. An while participating in an intercollegiate illness. Any subsequent bills must be insurance questionnaire form must be in the sport, he/she will be afforded the

50 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 51 Substance Abuse Education student-athlete’s file in the Athletic Training Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine, Room, even if the (scholarship) student-athlete or his designee, medical expenses incurred does not have insurance coverage. The form as a result of said injury or illness will be the must be completed to allow the athletic trainer sole responsibility of the student-athlete. to process any possible future insurance claims. This will also assist the athletic trainer SUMMER CARE in coordinating medical benefits through Student-athletes are covered during local physicians and hospitals regarding the summer semester only for injuries injuries that may occur. If a student-athlete incidental to participation. fails to keep or provide sufficient notice of cancellation for an appointment made with POST-ELIGIBILITY CARE a non-team physician, the student-athlete With regard to any injuries received incidental will be charged for the cost of the visit. to participation, a student-athlete may All University of Missouri student-athletes request treatment for up to one year from suffering an injury or illness requiring the end of the student-athlete’s final year of physician referral for diagnosis and/or eligibility. Treatment must be arranged through treatment for said injury or illness must be the Mizzou Sports Medicine Staff, and the screened by a University of Missouri certified University of Missouri team physicians. athletic trainer prior to physician referral. Unless proper permission is granted by the MEDICAL PHONE NUMBERS care advice concerning drug usage, and to assist any student-athlete with a Life Threatening substance abuse problem in order to Emergencies...... 911 identify and correct the problem. Ambulance...... 911 It is not the purpose of these policies Emergency Room– and procedures to ensure or punish University Hospital...... 882-8091 any student-athlete who in good faith participates in this program. Emergency Room– Women’s and Children’s OBJECTIVES Hospital...... 875-9400 1. To educate the student-athlete MATC Athletic Training regarding the dangers of Room...... 882-2375 substance misuse and abuse. 2. To prevent through education the misuse SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION AND and abuse of chemical substances. SCREENING PROGRAM 3. To identify through periodic screening The purpose of the Mizzou program is those student-athletes who may be education: to inform student-athletes involved in substance misuse and abuse. of the dangers of substance abuse, to bring to their attention the best health

52 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 53 4. To recommend and provide confidential substances included in the current physicians, certain student-athletes may guardian(s) or spouse to inform them counseling for those individuals with year’s NCAA “Banned Drug List.” be selected for more frequent screening. of the nature of the positive test. The substance abuse or substance abuse- In particular, student-athletes with a student-athlete may be required to 4. Under separate cover, the director of related problems. It is the express purpose history of positive test results will be participate in a substance abuse the laboratory outlined in #3 (above) of the program to provide assistance singled out for more frequent screening, treatment program, which has been will provide written test results to to the student-athlete in solving any with timing and frequency determined by reviewed and approved by the team the Associate Athletic Director/ substance abuse problems encountered the team physician. More frequent testing physician and the Director of Athletics. Sports Medicine, who are required while at the University of Missouri. of various teams may be done based on The student-athlete will be subject to under this program to preserve the the wishes of head coaches, with the unannounced follow-up drug testing PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES confidentiality of all test findings. consent of the Director of Athletics. for one year after the date of the 1. Each year a series of sub­stance 5. The head coach, Associate Athletic first violation. Refusal to participate 8. The Associate Athletic Director/Sports abuse education presentations will Director/Sports Medicine, and Director in the substance abuse treatment Medicine will keep confidential records be made to educate all student- of Athletics will have a confidential program, (if required), as set forth of all test findings, as well as the athletes about the dangers of sub­ meeting with any student-athlete in this paragraph may be treated actions taken based on these findings. stance misuse and abuse. Attendance testing positive. Appropriate steps will as a second positive test result. When substance abuse counseling at these meetings is mandatory. be taken at this time to recommend is involved, written notification that 2. Second Positive Test: The Director and provide the student-athlete with 2. MU student-athletes, including those on such counseling was received will be of Athletics, head coach, Associate the proper counseling, treatment and medical and post-eligible scholarships, a part of these medical records. Athletic Director/Sports Medicine, and rehabilitation program necessary will be required to sign a consent form the team physician will be notified of to assist the student in solving the 9. Copies of the policy will be made available (pages SA-40) once each academic year. the second positive test result. The problem. No information will be released to all members of the Department of This form gives the sports medicine staff Director of Athletics (or designee) and at any time regarding any student- Athletics staff, and other persons at the permission to collect and test his/her the head coach, along with the Associate athlete’s participation in counseling, discretion of the Director of Athletics. urine, saliva or breath samples for the Athletic Director/Sports Medicine and treatment, or rehabilitation program. presence of certain drugs and alcohol at EFFECT OF POSITIVE DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST team physician will have a confidential such times as testing is required under 6. If the Associate Athletic Director/ RESULTS meeting with any student-athlete who this program during the academic year. At Sports Medicine and/or team physician tests positive. The student-athlete has 1. First Positive Test: The Director of the recommendation of the team physician, determine that the student-athlete is not the option to request that one person Athletics, head coach, Associate Athletic blood samples may also be collected for complying with the recommendation of of his or her choosing may accompany Director/Sports Medicine, and the team the purpose of substance screening. the team physician, the student-athlete’s him/her to this meeting. The student- physician will be notified of the positive name will be referred to the head coach athlete will be required to notify his/ 3. An approved independent collection The Director of Athletics (or designee) and and the Director of Athletics who will her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) or team, will conduct collections of samples. the head coach, along with the Associate decide what further action, if any, shall spouse of the second positive test result Appropriate steps will be taken to Athletic Director/Sports Medicine and be appropriate. The head coach and the in the presence of the Associate Athletic ensure proper collection, identification team physician, will have a confidential Director of Athletics shall not disclose Director/Sports Medicine. The student- and confidentiality during the testing meeting with any student-athlete who their action or information leading athlete will be required to participate in of samples. Each individual sample will tests positive. The student-athlete has to their action except as required by a substance abuse treatment program, be coded to provide anonymity and to the option to request that one person of University policy, NCAA or Conference which has been reviewed and approved avoid any possibility of identification his or her choosing may accompany him/ rules or other legal requirements. by the team physician and the Director error. An appropriate accredited her to this meeting, the student-athlete of Athletics and will be suspended from laboratory will conduct the testing. Drug 7. All student-athletes will receive at least and Associate Athletic Director/Sports any play and practice for a minimum screening tests will be for selected one drug screening per academic year. Medicine will contact the parent(s), legal of seven days. The student-athlete On the recommendation of the team

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Additional Department Information

process. Visit the Residential Life website Champions check their e-mail every day! http://reslife.missouri.edu to sign your Just as you check your Facebook or Twitter housing contract and select a room through account on a daily basis, you also need to Residents’ Online Access to Rooms (ROAR). check your Mizzou e-mail account every Be sure to pay attention to renewal dates day. While e-mail is not the only method and deadlines as all contracts submitted that we use to communicate with you, past the cutoff date will not be accepted. Residential Life will periodically send you important information via e-mail. RESIDENTIAL LIFE: THE RULES OF THE GAME Champions keep their ID with them at all times! Do not give your ID to anyone! Your The Department of Residential Life at MU ID will give you access to your residence is committed to offering you a safe and hall and to your room (if you live in a hall secure environment for living and learning. with electronic locks). Always leave your Residential Life staff works 24/7 to help doors locked! Your meal plan points are also you achieve personal and academic success. loaded onto your ID for use in the dining Each residence hall has a front desk and STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT 2. You must be compensated only for facility. Please keep in mind that excessive a staff member on call available to help work actually performed and at a rate temporary card checkouts or lockouts NCAA legislation permits student-athletes you with general questions, lock outs, commensurate with the going rate will result in charges. If you lose your ID, to earn legitimate on and off-campus maintenance requests, academic concerns, in that locality for similar services. report it immediately to the ID office at employment income during the regular roommate conflicts, and emergencies. academic year and summer months. 3. The employer may not provide 573-882-1871. During the weekends, call transportation to and from work unless MU Tigers that want to be residence 573-882-2050. (For more information, please International student-athletes are it is a service available to all employees. hall champions follow these rules: visit http://doit.missouri.edu/id-cards/ restricted per federal guidelines to student.html or read your Tiger Guide). on-campus employment only. 4. Your coach reserves the right Champions listen to coach! Just like in the to approve employment. athletic field or court, your residence hall Champions don’t use physical or verbal Before commencing employment, you must has a coach that will guide you through the violence! There is zero tolerance for fighting, complete an Intent to Work statement Remember—failure to report employment road of success. Your Hall Coordinator (HC) altercations, harassment, any kind of physical describing the purpose and nature of your could jeopardize your athletics eligibility! is your residence hall coach. The HC is a abuse or non-consensual sexual contact in the employment. You must also verify that full time professional staff member who residence halls. If someone is giving you a hard STUDENT-ATHLETE HOUSING during the course of your employment, you coordinates the educational, social, and time, you need to immediately contact the will adhere to applicable NCAA rules and UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS physical environments for a residence hall. student staff in your floor, front desk, or Hall MU Athletics Department policies and The HC also explains and upholds University Coordinator. In case of emergencies contact If you did not live in a residence hall last year, procedures. Employment forms may be and Residential Life policies and meets with MUPD immediately at 573-882-7201 (Please and you wish to live in one this year, you must obtained from the Athletics Compliance hall residents about the conduct process read your Tiger Guide for more information). log onto http://reslife.missouri.edu to fill out Office or your Academic Coordinator. if necessary. The HC supervises a team of a new student housing contract or contact Champions keep their rooms clean! Our Community Advisors (CAs), Peer Advisors RULES OF EMPLOYMENT the Residential Life Office for assistance. student staff and custodial staff will be (PAs), and Leadership Advisors (LAs) who checking your rooms periodically to make sure . 1 You may not be compensated by Renewals are student staff members that live in your that they are clean. During health and safety your employer for the value you add floors and are available to help you with any If you lived in a residence hall last year, checks, a pair of staff members will stop by to his or her business due to your academic or personal questions or concerns and you wish to live on-campus again, you your room to ensure that there are no potential reputation as a student-athlete. that you may have throughout the year. must complete the online housing renewal dangers, visible policy/law violations, and

58 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 59 that your living space is a safe or drugs to the residence halls either. by participating in our hall government place. Staff will NOT rummage Remember that you are responsible for organizations. Contact the student staff through your belongings, open the behavior of your guests! (Please check member in your floor or Hall Coordinator if drawers, closets, etc. or move your Tiger Guide for more information). you are interested in getting involved! furniture. If you are not home Champions don’t bring any kind of weapons, This document is not intended to be a and your door is unlocked when ammunition, or explosives to the residence substitute for the Tiger Guide information, the student staff members hall. Fire arms, BB guns, air soft guns, bullets, but it is meant to support and highlight some arrive, they will lock your door fireworks, brass knuckles, bows and arrows, important sections of the Tiger Guide. You are as they leave. If you live in a knives (blades with more than 4 inches), responsible for reading your entire Tiger Guide. suite style hall, the custodial amongst other objects are not permitted You will have a Tiger Guide copy available in staff will clean your bathroom in the residence hall. Any object that could your room when you check-in. If you don’t get a every 2 weeks (Specific times potentially inflict injury or cause harm that is copy, make sure to contact hall staff to get one. and dates will be posted in your used in a threatening, careless or aggressive floors). Please be courteous with OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING manner will be considered a weapon, custodial staff as they work hard regardless of intent. Possession of any of With the approval of your head coach, to keep your bathrooms clean! these items will usually result in suspension you may live off-campus in an apartment Champions don’t tamper with from the residence hall (Please check your or accredited fraternity/sorority. fire equipment! Tampering with Tiger Guide for a full list of prohibited items). Student-athletes on “room and board” or theft of fire safety equipment, Champions respect the residence hall quiet scholarships will receive a check at including tampering with or hours. Don’t be too loud when your neighbors the beginning of each month in the discharging fire extinguishers; are trying to sleep or study. Quiet hours Athletics Compliance Office (200 disabling bells/horns; activating begin no later than 11:00 p.m. (earlier hours Mizzou Arena) in the amount of the a fire alarm when no emergency are encouraged) and end no earlier than 9:00 specified room and board allowance. exists; covering or removing the a.m. daily. Courtesy hours are in place 24 batteries of individual smoke VACATION HOUSING AND MEAL MONIES hours a day. If someone asks you to lower detectors; hanging objects your volume, you are expected to comply. If you are required to stay on campus from or decorating sprinkler for practice or competition, your heads in rooms or halls will Champions sign-up with the residence hall coach will provide information result in termination of the front desk to stay for Thanksgiving, winter, and regarding your housing and meals. Residential Life contract and to participate in all emergency drills…they spring breaks. (This only applies to residents of suspension of the residence hall (Please can save your life! Your residence hall staff Defoe-Graham Hall, Dogwood Hall, Galena Hall, PARKING RULES FOR SG-6 check your Tiger Guide for more information). schedules a fire, tornado, and emergency Hawthorn Hall, and South Hall, Tiger Diggs ◆◆ The University of Missouri Division of securing drill once per semester. Please and TRUE Scholars House). For safety reasons, Champions don’t bring any type of candles Parking and Transportation oversee all contact your Hall Coordinator if you will please remember that you cannot have to the residence hall. Possession of a candle lots on campus. The Athletic Department need any special ADA accommodations overnight visitors to your room during breaks. usually results in residence hall probation. If does not own lot SG-6 (immediately east during drills and/or real emergencies. your candle is left lit and unattended, you can Champions are positive leaders and get of the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex), be suspended from the residence hall! (Please Champions don’t bring alcohol, drugs, and/ involved! Your residence hall offers many and therefore does not control it. check your Tiger Guide for more information). or paraphernalia to the residence hall. educational opportunities to interact with University faculty and staff. You can also ◆◆ Student-Athletes must have a Champions participate in all fire, tornado, and Alcohol and drugs and/or paraphernalia share your voice and serve your community parking pass to park in lot SG-6 emergency securing drills. It is very important are not permitted in the residence halls. Your guests should not bring alcohol (not to mention a great resume builder too!)

60 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 61 • Acceptable passes can be any Residence (i.e. parking tickets, laundry charges, EZ Hall, regular lot or commuter pass Check Pick-Up Dates Charge, etc) prior to getting your books. • Passes can be purchased at Parking and August 24, 2015 (first day of class) If you drop a class, you will need to return Transportation: Level 2 Turner Ave Garage. August 28, 2015 the book to the Total Person Program. ◆◆ The lot can and will be towed/ September 30, 2015 BOOK RETURN POLICIES ticketed at any time October 30, 2015 After the conclusion of each semester, ◆◆ Any towing fees and tickets student-athletes may return their required received are the sole responsibility November 30, 2015 course-related books for personal of the student-athlete to pay December 31, 2015 use or sale back to the bookstore. ◆◆ All parking rules and regulations remain January 29, 2016 in effect on campus lots. Vehicles parked in driveways and in other February 29, 2016 designated “No Parking” areas are March 31, 2016 subject to ticketing and towing. April 29, 2016 ATHLETIC BUSINESS OFFICE OFFICE LOCATION TEXTBOOK BUYING AND HOURS STUDENT-ATHLETE TEXTBOOK-BUYING The Athletic Business Office is located in PROCEDURE Mizzou Arena Suite 200 South Entrance 1. Go to the lower level of the University and is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Bookstore to the Textbook area. Monday through Friday. The office is open during the lunch hour for your convenience. 2. Go to one of the computers located near the service desk SCHOLARSHIP CHECK PICK-UP and print out your schedule. SCHEDULE 3. Check in at the designated desk with 1. NUMBER OF CHECKS: If you receive the bookstore respresentative. You a scholarship check, you will receive must have your student I.D. ten equal checks each year. 4. The Customer Service Representative 2. WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR CHECKS: will give you a box of books from MBS. 2015-2016 checks may be picked up at the Compliance Office on the 5. Then, go to the student-athlete specialty LAST working day of each month charge line on the upper level to check out. (except August and January). Holds on your student account will prevent you from getting your books. So you will need to make sure you take care of any “Personal Responsibility Fees”

62 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 63 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE schedule come first. We will do our best to TICKET OFFICE right doors marked “Mizzou Basketball” coordinate media requests accordingly. with your valid Mizzou student ID. WHAT WE DO! COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION TO HOME ◆◆ Before granting an interview, please CONTESTS • For all other regular season home events, ◆◆ Link student-athletes, coaches and contact the media relations staff present your valid Mizzou student ID at administrators with the media. ◆◆ All Mizzou students receive free member assigned to your team. the event gates/doors for admission. admission to regular season home ◆◆ Provide timely, accurate ◆◆ If you feel overloaded with interviews athletic events with the exception POSTSEASON EVENTS coverage of Tiger Athletics. or need advice on handling the media, of football and men’s basketball. Tickets for post season events must ◆◆ Provide team news and updates to PLEASE ASK! We want to help! ◆◆ For football and men’s basketball be purchased. A Mizzou student ID fans and media about our programs ◆◆ We are at your service seven days a regular season home games, eligible cannot be used as admission to any via social media channels. week! If a media question comes up, it student-athletes may receive receive postseason event hosted by Mizzou. ◆◆ Coordinate interviews. is okay to call us at work or home. complementary admission. COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS FOR YOUR ◆◆ Serve information needs of reporters. • For football, enter at gate 5W with SPORT WHERE TO FIND US! your valid Mizzou student ID. ◆◆ Compile statistics, photos, ◆◆ According to NCAA rules, you may and historical records. (573) 882-3241 • For men’s basketball, enter at the north receive up to four complimentary Hearnes Center side of Mizzou Arena through the far admissions per event in your sport.

(Third floor) WHAT WE BELIEVE!

◆◆ It is to everyone’s benefit to provide great service to the media, yet we realize that your studies, team practice and competition

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SPORT DIRECTORY Sport Contact E-Mail Cell Baseball Shawn Davis [email protected] 573-268-4275 Men’s Basketball Patrick Crawford [email protected] 573-808-6050 Women’s Basketball Tyler Koonce [email protected] 816-205-5400 Cross Country Sam Rinkus [email protected] 573-823-3383 Football Chad Moller [email protected] 573-268-3110 Shawn Davis [email protected] 573-268-4275 Men’s Golf Patrick Crawford [email protected] 573-808-6050 Women’s Golf Tyler Koonce [email protected] 816-205-5400 Gymnastics Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Soccer Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Softball Andy Oldenburg [email protected] 314-954-2400 Swimming & Diving Kate Lakin [email protected] 573-356-6114 Tennis R.J. Layton [email protected] 765-491-5348 Track & Field Sam Rinkus [email protected] 573-823-3383 Wrestling R.J. Layton [email protected] 765-491-5348 Volleyball Andy Oldenburg [email protected] 314-954-2400

64 Student-Athlete Handbook 2015-16 65 ◆◆ NCAA rules prohibit the sale or ◆◆ Your guests should support our athletes with TSF members, practice public VARSITY M ASSOCIATION exchange of your complimentary by wearing black and gold and conduct speaking, and attend fun events. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! admissions for items of value. themselves appropriately at all events. MIZZOU STUDY ABROAD The Varsity M Association is a MUAA affiliate ◆◆ You must be eligible to compete to TIGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND (TSF) group for former letter winners. Varsity M receive complimentary admissions. Each year, a growing number of University of MISSION OF THE TSF Missouri students are adding an international strives to uphold the mission of the athletic ◆◆ The admissions may be given to dimension to their educations by studying department by supporting the athletic and The mission of the TSF is to provide over eight your teammates, but must be abroad. During 2011–12, over 1,200 Mizzou overall development of current student- million dollars in annual scholarship support identified prior to the event by the students completed degree requirements in athletes while maintaining a strong sense for Mizzou student-athletes and to generate participating student-athlete. more than 60 countries worldwide. Nearly of inclusion and pride in being a Tiger. private funding for endowments, capital all Mizzou scholarships, as well as state ◆◆ Guests must show a valid picture projects and other needs as prioritized by Varsity M honors deserving Student- and federal financial aid, can be applied ID to be admitted to any event. the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. athletes weekly for academic, athletic toward the cost of study abroad. If you plan and social achievements. OBTAINING COMPLIMENTARY ◆◆ The TSF is made up of 8,590-plus ahead, you can graduate in four years and ADMISSIONS donors from across Missouri and still study in another country. Talk to your Members enjoy a variety of benefits including newsletters, parking and tailgating on ◆◆ Procedures for obtaining complimentary throughout the United States. academic adviser if you are interested in studying abroad. For additional information football Saturdays and other special events. admissions varies by sport. See ◆◆ The University of Missouri does not on Mizzou’s overseas study options, visit your coach for information. receive state appropriated funds to Annually the Varsity M recognizes graduating the MU International Center website operate its intercollegiate athletics student-athletes during the graduation COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS GATES: at: www.international.missouri.edu programs, thus, similar to private business, luncheon and is an available resource ◆◆ Football: North side of stadium at for graduating Tiger student-athletes. the Mizzou Athletics Department must RECYCLE Gate 1, next to the Ticket Office. operate solely from what revenue it The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as ◆◆ Men’s and Women’s Basketball: North generates. Every dollar contributed is a part of its core value of Social Responsibility side of Mizzou Arena through the far right used for scholarship expenses, tuition, encourages all of our student athletes to make doors marked “Missouri Basketball.” fees, room and board, and other academic resources for the more than 520 young use of the recyclable containers provided ◆◆ Baseball: Ticket sales booth men and women student-athletes who around the Sports Park as well as within at Taylor Stadium. attend the University of Missouri. individual locker rooms. ICA is joining with the University of Missouri Campus and the ◆◆ Softball: Ticket sales booth ◆◆ The donors’ total commitment to the City of Columbia in an effort to raise our at University Field. Tiger Scholarship Fund is critically awareness and interest in environmental ◆◆ Sports at Hearnes Center: Press important to making Missouri the issues which affect us all. The first step in gate doors on East side. top athletics program in the SEC. this program is to encourage each of us to make a concerted effort in our personal and INFORMATION FOR YOUR GUESTS ◆◆ Student-athletes are encouraged to volunteer to assist with Tiger Scholarship public lives to recycle those things which we ◆◆ All guests must have a valid Fund events such as the annual Thank- use every day. Glass, aluminum and plastic photo ID for admission. A-Thon, All American Society Blue Jean are all items which can easily be reused keeping them out of our landfills, saving ◆◆ Guests must enter at the designated Ball, and a variety of donor hospitality energy and maximizing our use of natural gate no later than 30 minutes events. These activities give student- resources. Please pitch in to help out. after the start of the event. athletes opportunities to interact

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