University of Illinois Springfield Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook 17-18 (Revised 9/20/17) UIS STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Directory………………………………………………………………….…………...………………………….. 3 Academic Calendar…………………………………………………………….…………........................................ 4 Department Mission Statement……………………………………………….………..…...................................... 5 Department Philosophy Statement……………………………………………….……...………………………….. 5 Core Values………………………………………………………………………………………………………........ 5 Policies and Procedures……………………………………………………………...….…..................................... 6 Student-Athlete’s Responsibility for Policies and Procedures………………..…...………………….. 6 Disclaimer ……………………………………………………………………………..….......................... 6 Code of Conduct for Athletics……………………………………………………………………………. 7 Student-Athlete’s Responsibility for Team Rules…………………………………..………………….. 7 Student-Athlete Discipline Policy…………………………………………………..….......................... 8 Student-Athletes Involved with a Felony Offense……………………………………......................... 8 Suspension/Dismissal Policy……………………………………………..…….……………………….. 8 UIS Alcohol Policy………………………………………..…………………………………................... 9 Drug Testing Education and Policies…………………………………………...……………………. 10 Student-Athlete Grievance Policies………………………………………….......…..…………………. 17 Discipline and Welfare Grievances……………………………………………………………. 17 Transfer Policy……………………………………………………………………………....................... 18 Provisions of NCAA Rules and Regulations……………………………..…….….………………………………. 19 Gambling/Sports Wagering…………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Rule Violation Reporting Policy……………………………………………..…….….…………………………….. 20 Athletic Department Ejection Policy……………………………………………………....................................... 21 Hazing Policy…………………………………………………………………….…..……………………………….. 21 Sexual Harassment Policy……………….…………………………………..……….…………………………….. 22 Social/New Media policy …………………………………….……………………..……………………………….. 23 Media Relations Statement……………………………….………………………..………………………………. 25 Athletic Event Admission Policy…………………………………………..………………………………………… 25 Team Travel Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Athletic Financial Aid Awarding Process…………………………..………………………………………………. 26 Academic Eligibility Requirements………………………………………………..……..…………………………. 27 Supervised Study Program ………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee…………………….…………………..…………………………………….. 31 Athletic Training Policies and Procedures…………………………………………………………………………. 33 Training Room Rules…………………………………………………………..….….…. ……………… 33 Sickle Cell Trait Policy………………………………………………………..……….……....................38 Concussion Management……………………………………………..……………….………………… 39 NCAA Rules on the Use of Tobacco……………………………………………..……………….…………………40 UIS Tobacco Free Campus Policy……………………………………………..……………….………………..….40 2 ATHLETIC STAFF DIRECTORY Name Sport Position Email (@uis.edu) Phone Jim Sarra Administration Director of Athletics [email protected] 217-206-7592 (Sport Supervisor for MBB, WBB) Cheyanne Bowman Administration Special Assistant to the Director [email protected] 217-206-6674 Roy Brown III Administration Deputy Director of Athletics [email protected] 217-206-8547 (Sport Supervisor for MSO, WVB, MBA, WGO, MGO) Hayley Treadway Administration Associate Athletic Director- [email protected] 217-206-8467 Compliance / SWA (Sport Supervisor for WSO, WCC/TF, MCC/TF, WTE, MTE, WSB) David Dalfonso Administration Assistant Athletic Director-SID [email protected] 217-206-8195 Ashlyn Beasley Administration Assistant Athletic Director-Events [email protected] 217-206-7017 (Sport Supervisor for Cheer) Allison Thornley Administration Athletic Business Manager [email protected] 217-206-8570 Nicole Hager Administration Director of Academic Support [email protected] 217-206-8441 Services for Athletics Katie Bowers Athletic Training Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] 217-206-7597 Tenshi Furumi Athletic Training Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] 217-206-7597 Chris Lowe Sport Performance Director of Strength and Conditioning [email protected] - Chris Ramirez M. Baseball Head Coach [email protected] - Bill Walker M. Basketball Head Coach [email protected] 217-206-7591 Mark Kost W. Basketball Head Coach [email protected] - Mike De Witt M/W Cross Country/ Head Coach [email protected] 217-206-8197 Track & Field Adam Hall M. Soccer Head Coach [email protected] - Frank Marsaglia M/W Golf Head Coach [email protected] - Samantha Schall M/W Tennis Head Coach [email protected] - Shannon Guthrie W. Softball Head Coach [email protected] 217-206-7900 Erin Egolf W. Soccer Head Coach [email protected] - Trey Salinas W. Volleyball Head Coach [email protected] - Denysha Crawford Cheerleading Head Coach - - 3 IMPORTANT PEOPLE/DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE OF ATHELTICS Dr. Marcel Yoder Faculty Athletics Representative [email protected] 217-206-7228 Carolyn Schloemann Acting Director of Financial Assistance [email protected] 217-206-6724 Deanie Brown Associate Chancellor for AEO / Title IX Officer [email protected] 217-206-6222 Records and Registration [email protected] 217-206-6174 Department of Residence Life [email protected] 217-206-6190 Health Services [email protected] 217-206-6676 Counseling Center [email protected] 217-206-7122 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 Fall Semester 2017 (Census: September 11, 2017, Monday) August 28, 2017, Monday – Full-Term and First-Half Classes Begin September 4, 2017, Monday – Labor Day, Campus Closed October 20, 2017, Friday – Fall Break October 21, 2017, Saturday – Mid-Point October 23, 2017, Monday – Last-Half Classes Begin October 25, 2017, Wednesday (Noon) – Mid-Term Grading Deadline November 23-24, 2017, Thursday-Friday – Thanksgiving Recess December 9, 2017, Saturday – Last Day of Classes December 11-16, 2017, Monday-Saturday – Finals Week December 16, 2017, Saturday – Semester Ends December 20, 2017, Wednesday (Noon) – Final Grading Deadline Spring Semester 2018 (Census: January 29, 2018, Monday) January 15, 2018, Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Campus Closed January 16, 2018, Tuesday – Full-Term and First-Half Classes Begin March 10, 2018, Saturday – Mid-Point March 12-16, 2018, Monday-Friday – Spring Recess March 14, 2018, Wednesday (Noon) – Mid-Term Grading Deadline 4 March 19, 2018, Monday – Last-Half Classes Begin May 5, 2018, Saturday – Last Day of Classes May 7-12, 2018, Monday-Saturday – Finals Week May 12, 2018, Saturday – Semester Ends/Commencement May 16, 2018, Wednesday (Noon) – Final Grading Deadline Summer Semester 2018 (Census: June 8, 2018, Friday) June 4, 2018, Monday – Full-Term and First-Half Classes Begin June 30, 2018, Saturday – Mid-Point July 2, 2018, Monday – Last-Half Classes Begin July 4, 2018, Wednesday – Independence Day, Campus Closed July 28, 2018, Saturday – Semester Ends August 1, 2018, Wednesday (Noon) – Final Grading Deadline MISSION OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD The University of Illinois at Springfield provides an intellectually rich, collaborative, and intimate learning environment for students, faculty, and staff, while serving local, regional, state, national, and international communities. MISSION OF UIS ATHLETICS To shape our student-athletes into productive, service-minded leaders and center the athletics experience on academic achievement, pursuit of championships, and community outreach. VISION OF UIS ATHLETICS To be the premier, public NCAA Division II program in the Midwest Region. UIS ATHLETICS CORE VALUES The University of Illinois Springfield considers intercollegiate athletics to be an integral part of University life. Through athletic competition, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends all have the opportunity to participate in the campus life at UIS. The following are core values for UIS Athletics that provide the foundation and guidance for every decision and action made in the department. Be a FACTOR in our success as we educate, excel, and inspire through athletics: 5 FUN We enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play, and win. ACCOUNTABILITY We take personal responsibility for our actions and the results of our decisions. COMMITMENT We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. TRUTHFULNESS We are unwavering in demonstrating the highest standards of character, honesty, and trust in both our personal and professional behavior. OUTREACH We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. RESPECT We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity, and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A STUDENT-ATHLETE is defined as any student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the athletics staff or other representative of athletics interest with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletics program. Any other student becomes a student-athlete only when the student reports for an intercollegiate squad that is under the jurisdiction of the athletics department, as specified in NCAA Bylaw 3.2.4.4 of the NCAA manual. A student is not deemed a student-athlete solely on the basis of prior high-school athletics participation. (NCAA Bylaw 12.02.5). STUDENT-ATHLETE’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES All student-athletes at the University of Illinois Springfield are responsible to be familiar with and comply with the policies