University of Memphis 2012-2013 STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK Athletic Compliance Office 570 Normal Drive Memphis, TN 38152 (901) 678-2088 Property of: ________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: __________________ Phone #: ______________________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. ©2012 School Datebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of School Datebooks, Inc. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Suite 200 • Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TaBLE OF CONTENTS Financial Aid .........................................................................................................................................................................142 Tomas Bowen ............................................................................................................................................................................4 Athletic Scholarships ..........................................................................................................................................................142 Mission Statement .....................................................................................................................................................................5 Right to Appeal ...................................................................................................................................................................142 Statement of Philosophy ...........................................................................................................................................................5 Off -Campus Monthly Stipend ...........................................................................................................................................142 Sportsmanship ...........................................................................................................................................................................5 Fifth Year Aid .....................................................................................................................................................................143 Conference Usa ..........................................................................................................................................................................5 NCAA Special Assistant Fund ...........................................................................................................................................143 School History .......................................................................................................................................................................134 NCAA Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund .........................................................................................................................143 Traditions...............................................................................................................................................................................134 Recruiting ..............................................................................................................................................................................144 Why Tigers .........................................................................................................................................................................134 Student-Athlete Host ..........................................................................................................................................................144 School Colors......................................................................................................................................................................134 Hosting a PSA on Official Visits ........................................................................................................................................144 Tiger Songs .........................................................................................................................................................................134 Hosting a PSA on Unofficial Visits ....................................................................................................................................144 Tom III - Official U of M Mascot ......................................................................................................................................135 Agents .....................................................................................................................................................................................144 Tiger P.A.W.S ........................................................................................................................................................................135 Amateurism ...........................................................................................................................................................................145 Student- Athlete Advisory Committee ................................................................................................................................135 Complimentary Admissions .................................................................................................................................................145 What is SAAC ....................................................................................................................................................................135 Comp Admissions for Family/Friends................................................................................................................................145 Mission ...............................................................................................................................................................................135 Comp Admissions for Student-Athletes .............................................................................................................................145 SAAC on Um Campus........................................................................................................................................................135 Drug Testing ..........................................................................................................................................................................145 M Club ...................................................................................................................................................................................136 NCAA/C-USA ....................................................................................................................................................................145 Core Values ........................................................................................................................................................................136 University of Memphis .......................................................................................................................................................145 Center for Athletic Academic Services (CAAS) .................................................................................................................136 Employment...........................................................................................................................................................................146 Mission ...............................................................................................................................................................................136 Student-Athlete Promotional Appearances ........................................................................................................................146 Facility Location & Hours ..................................................................................................................................................136 Extra Benefits ........................................................................................................................................................................147 Academic Advising/Registration ........................................................................................................................................136 Gambling ...............................................................................................................................................................................147 Academic Discipline Policy ...............................................................................................................................................136 Hazing ....................................................................................................................................................................................147 Academic Support Services (Tutor/Academic Mentor) .....................................................................................................137 Playing and Practice Season ................................................................................................................................................148