Hofstra University Pride STUDENT- ATHLETE HANDBOOK Student-Athlete Handbook Outline I. Student-Athlete Statement/Code of Conduct As an NCAA member institution, Hofstra University has a responsibility to protect the health and provide a safe environment for each of its participating student-athletes. As such, all student-athletes, in acknowledging the privilege of participation in intercollegiate athletics at Hofstra University, and in support of the quest for excellence, shall be expected to adhere to the following code of conduct: · Conduct yourself in accordance with all Hofstra University rules and regulations regarding student conduct · Conduct yourself in accordance with all standards and ideals established by your coach and/or the Athletic Department at Hofstra University · Conduct yourself in a fashion befitting a highly-visible member of the Hofstra University community · Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike fashion at all times, as per Hofstra University’s student- athlete statement CAA Sportsmanship Policy Any player or coach ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct or behavior will automatically be suspended for the next game. A second ejection within any year would result in a two-game suspension and a third ejection would result in a five-game suspension. The Commissioner of the CAA will have the authority to impose a greater sanction based on the seriousness of the misconduct. CAA Student-Athlete Mission Statement Our Mission is to embrace traditions of pride, dedication, and integrity that provide student-athletes with the life skills to overcome the challenges of today and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Hazing: Hofstra University recognizes that membership in a campus organization can be a meaningful experience in conjunction with other aspects of the educational process. Unfortunately, however, membership or prospective membership in an organization is sometimes accompanied by a wrongful activity commonly known as “hazing.” Hazing is both a violation of the Penal Law and other laws of the State of New York as well as the general regulations of the University. Accordingly, the University hereby reaffirms its policy that it will not condone hazing of any kind. To this end, any student, faculty member, staff member, visitor, licensee or invitee who engages in hazing may be ejected from the campus, and where appropriate, shall be subject to suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary action. Similarly, the University may take any or all of the following actions against any organization which authorizes having or those members (whether individually or in concert) who engage in hazing: rescind permission for the organization to operate on campus property, rescind recognition of the organization and prohibit the organization from using the University’s name in any manner. The Hofstra University Athletic Department supports only those activities which are constructive, educational, inspirational, and that contribute to the intellectual and personal development of student- athletes. Hofstra University opposes any situation created intentionally to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. The Hofstra University Athletic Department interprets hazing as any act whether physical, mental, emotional, or psychological, which subjects another person, voluntarily or involuntarily, to anything that may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate, harass, or intimidate the individual, or which in any fashion may compromise the inherent dignity of the individual. In addition, any requirements by a member which compels another member to participate in any activity which is against University policy or state/federal law will be defined as hazing. Hazing activities generally include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization. 2. Any other act or series of acts which cause or are likely to cause mental or physical harm or danger. 3. Mistreatment by playing stunts or practicing abusive, humiliating or ridiculous tricks that subject an individual to personal indignity, humiliation or ridicule. 4. Harassment by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or difficult work or harassment by banter, ridicule or criticism. Some examples of such prohibited activities are: a. Abnormal or unusual dress holding the wearer up to ridicule, e.g., extraordinary headwear, costumes, underwear, body painting, etc. b. Performing unusual or abnormal acts, e.g., dancing on tables, standing at attention, standing on windowsills, blindfolding, etc. c. Excessive or unusual physical activities, e.g., crawling, duck walk, push-ups, sit-ups, skipping, hopping, squatting, etc. d. Verbal harassment or abuse, e.g., yelling, making demeaning remarks, etc. II. Academic Advisement University Advisement Office 101 Memorial Hall 107 Mack Student Center (516) 463-6770 (516) 463-7222 (516) 463-6674 FAX Appointment Hours for Memorial Hall and Student Center Offices: Monday – Friday, 9-3pm Monday and Thursday, 5-6:45pm Students with quick questions can stop by during drop-in hours at either the Memorial Hall or Student Center Offices: Monday through Friday 8-9am and 3:30-4:30pm 108 Netherlands Complex 217 Physical Fitness Center (516) 463-7208 (516) 463-6770 Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am – 4pm Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10am- 4pm University Advisement Staff Anabella Martinez - Dean of University Advisement, (516) 463-6770 Rachel Peel-Macandrew – Associate Dean, Student Athletes and UTP, (516) 463-4960 Susan Bauer – General student advisement/student athlete advisement, (516) 463-4695 Asa Grunenwald – General student advisement/student athlete advisement, (516) 463-5341 Marianne Nargentino – General student advisement/student athlete advisement, (516) 463-5350 Ellen Miller – Pre-PA, pre-med, pre-health advisement, (516) 463-4958 Matt Hinkling – Pre-law, probationary & readmitted students, (516) 463-5340 Weekly Meetings The Office of Academic Advisement’s student-athlete advisors will conduct individual meetings with student-athletes in an effort to support the academic performance and increase the retention rate of Hofstra student-athletes. Priority is given to student-athletes with a GPA below a 2.3, those identified as “at risk” freshmen, and new transfers. The content of the weekly meetings includes the following: · Personalized plans of study according to the course workload and personal schedule of each student-athlete · The monitoring of continuing eligibility requirements and satisfactory course progress (coaches will be alerted of any potential problems) · Mid-term reports from instructors to monitor progress, attendance, and behavior of student- athletes in their classes · Records of responses will be kept in the students file, sent to his/her head coach, and be made available for review by the student-athlete · Explanation of university deadlines and policies, career planning, and other academic issues · General academic counseling, necessary campus or community referrals, and knowledge of additional support services on campus Study Halls Student-athletes can take advantage of up to 31 hours of supervised study hall complete with tutors and monitors. Study hall will be monitored by the staff of the UTP. Students may utilize the Margiotta Hall theatre for a quiet study area, while academic labs on campus, such as, Gittleson (biochemistry), Starr and Memorial (business, QM), and Adams (computer science) can be used for more interactive studying. Student-athletes must identify themselves as student-athletes to the individual lab attendants in order to get the hours they spend recognized and counted toward their total for the week. Margiotta Study Hall hours will be available at the following times during the semester: · Sunday: 6:00 to 9:00pm · Monday: 8:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 to 1:00pm, 6:30 to 9:30 · Tuesday: 8:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 to 1:00pm, 6:30 to 9:30 · Wednesday: 8:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 to 1:00pm, 6:30 to 9:30 · Thursday: 8:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 to 1:00pm, 6:30 to 9:30 This semester, 8 hours are required for student-athletes with below a 2.3 GPA as well as new freshman and transfer students. Coaches may also set additional requirements at their discretion. All study halls will be monitored for attendance and behavioral issues and weekly reports will be provided to all head coaches detailing their program’s attendance and participation. The weekly reports will be compiled and sent by UTP coordinator, Rachel Peel and any questions related to study halls should be directed to Rachel. Study halls are intended for quiet, productive study, and there are certain activities that will not be permitted. Computers are not to be used for browsing the internet or using instant messaging. Cell phones must be turned off and student-athletes are not allowed to listen to walkmans or IPods. Student-athletes should use this study hall and its resources to their utmost advantage. Practice, Competition and Class Time When establishing practice and competition schedules, all efforts must be made to minimize the amount of conflicts with class time and exams. Program administrators must review the practice and competition schedules of each sport with the head coach and academic adviser prior to (during the registration period) and again at the start of each semester. If it is discovered during this process that conflicts do arise, the situation