Idaho State University 2017-18 STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK I have received and read the Student-Athlete Handbook, and understand and accept the responsibilities of being a Student- Athlete at Idaho State University. I understand that at any time, I can seek the advice of my Coach, Director of Athletics, Compliance Officers, Faculty Athletics Representative, and any other departmental personnel with any questions I may have. Name Sport Date Signature 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook 1 NOTES 2 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook background letter from isu president letter from isu athletic senior staff history of holt arena mission statement diversity statement roles & responsibilities of coaching staff 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook 3 ISU President Arthur Vailas Arthur C. Vailas, Ph.D., became the 12th president of Idaho State University on July 1, 2006. He came to Idaho State from the University of Houston, where he had held the dual role of vice president for research and intellectual property management, and vice chancellor for research of the University of Houston System. He also held a joint appointment at UH as tenured professor of mechanical engineering, and biology and biochemistry. He held a distinguished chair in the latter discipline. By the time he left UH, that university’s research productivity had grown 400 percent, and UH possessed an impressive intellectual-property portfolio. Among the important honors Dr. Vailas received while at the University of Houston was a congressional appointment to the national board of the nonprofit Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center. He was later elected vice chairman. The NUATRC, a research facility, gathers scientific information on the human-health effects caused by exposure to air toxics. The center’s research program, developed collaboratively by scientific experts from academia, industry and government, seeks to fill the gaps in scientific data that are required to make sound environmental-health public-policy decisions. Prior to joining the University of Houston, Dr. Vailas held a succession of academic and administrative positions at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, advancing rapidly through the academic ranks. Within three years he was promoted from associate to full professor in the department of kinesiology in the College of Education. Throughout his time at Madison, 1988 – 1995, he also was director of the university’s Biodynamics Laboratory. President Vailas’s successful academic career began at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1982. He was hired that year as assistant professor in the department of physiological science. He was promoted to associate professor in 1988. A personal milestone came for him and his wife, Laura, in 1984 with the birth of their daughter, Alexandra. 4 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook Dear Student-Athletes: Welcome to an exciting year of NCAA Division I college athletics. You have chosen to participate in the highest level of intercollegiate athletics while continuing your education and we are proud to have you as a member of the Bengal Family. What is the Bengal Family? It’s the administrators, coaches, staff, boosters, faculty, season ticket holders, alumni, parents, fellow students and all who live in Southeastern Idaho. Not only is the Bengal Family people, but it is also about an attitude – the will and desire to get it done and do it the right way. The athletic department’s plans to further develop the family attitude in our work and relationships with the greater University community. Making good choices and contributing in our community is part of the Bengal Family experience. Best wishes and GO BENGALS!!! Jeff Tingey Director of Athletics Nancy Graziano Donna Hays Jim Kramer Joe Borich Associate A.D. / Executive Assistant A.D. Assistant A.D. Senior Woman Director of for Financial for Development Administrator the BAB Services Steve Schaack Matt Steuart Joel Vickery James H, Yizar Jr. Assistant A.D. Assistant A.D. Assistant A.D. for Assistant A.D. for Media for Academics Compliance for Student Relations Success 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook 5 holt ARENA In 1966 after the Idaho State University football team played a night game at the University of Tulsa, ISU President William E. “Bud” Davis, Athletic Director Milton W. “Dubby” Holt, Assistant Athletic Director Babe Caccia, Head Football Coach Leo McKillop, and Athletic Trainer Phil Luckey all met with Ralph Clark, a constructor engineer and proud father of ISU football player Joe Clark, about having the ability to host their own night football games. The original plans were to build the dome over Davis Field across from the Student Union Building, where they were currently playing their games. That idea, however, was not plausible due to Red Hill and the Heating plant nestled against the field. So, the men decided on a piece of land, which had been the Pocatello Airport before World War 2, currently across from the Lecture Center on upper campus. The students of Idaho State University voted to increase their tuition by seventeen dollars to help pay off the construction. Construction broke ground on October 1, 1968 and two years (April 1970) and 2 million 800 thousand dollars later Idaho State had her dome. The field itself is 73,000 square feet. The 400 by 420 foot building has the height of 108 feet from the floor to the ceiling and seats a little over 12,000 spectators. The dome was given the name, the Minidome by the students of ISU, after the Astro Dome in Houston, Texas; the Minidome was a mini Astro Dome and hence the name. The Minidome hosted its first and the largest event in April 1970, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir bringing with it 16,000 spectators. In September of 1970 the football team hosted their first game and beat the University of Las Vegas on turf. Since then the Minidome has seen many firsts, the first pro-track meet was run on the dome’s 220-yard wooden oval track and 110 yard straightway. The first nationally televised football game in Idaho was broadcasted by NBC in 1972. In 1973, the NCAA First-Round Basketball Tournament was hosted at the Mindome and in 1977 the Idaho State Men’s Basketball team beat the University of Long Beach to make it to the Final 8 playing UCLA at BYU. The dome also hosted in the first two rounds of the NCAA Football Playoffs in 1981, in which Idaho State’s Football team won the NCAA National Championships. Concerts and events have been brought in ranging from Bob Hope, Garth Brooks, Disney on Parade, the Dodge National Rodeo, Roller Derby, to the Ice-capades production with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flying overhead by cables and Pluto at the wheel. In 1988 the Minidome’s name was changed to the Holt Arena after Milton W. “Dubby” Holt. Dubby was the visionary of the dome and throughout the years contributed a great amount of time, energy, and love to Idaho State. Dubby was the Head Coach of Boxing (1946-1960), Track (1946-1967), Swimming (1963-1966), the Athletic Director (1967-1978), and is still an active spectator at Idaho State Athletic Events. 6 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Idaho State University Department of Athletics is to promote the well being of student-athletes and support their success in social, cultural, athletic, personal, and academic endeavors. Statement of principles: In order to achieve its mission, the Idaho State University Department of Athletics espouses and adheres to the following principles: Adherence Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where the administrative and coaching staffs strictly uphold all policies, rules, regulations and by- laws of the University, Big Sky Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Contribution Principle: As an integral and visible part of the University and the community of Southeast Idaho, the intercollegiate athletics program contributes significantly to the outreach mission of the University, both in fostering institutional spirit and generating spectator appeal. Health Principle: the well-being of student-athletes is the most important priority of the Athletics Department. Safety of students at all times on campus and participation in athletics is integrated in to the planning and conduct of activities. Integrity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an environment where all staff members will confidently conduct their programs with the highest level of integrity and excellence. Equity Principle: the Athletics Department will create an inclusive environment wherein diverse student-athletes regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class under federal, state or local law are given opportunities for participation and success in academics and athletics without fear of discrimination or harassment. Value Principle: The Idaho State University athletics program will contribute to educational and personal growth of young men and women by developing the positive attributes of dedication, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, self-confidence, leadership and citizenship learned while striving for individual, team, and institutional success. Excellence Principle: The success of the program is to be measured by the performance of its student-athletes and staff in their academic and athletic pursuits, both in their years at Idaho State University and in their lifelong contributions to society. “ISU Athletics...Developing Minds, Bodies, and Futures” 2017-18 Idaho State University Student-Athlete Handbook 7 Sexual and Gender Based Discrimination, Harassment and other Sexual Misconduct: Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination Idaho State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.