IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2012- 2013 1 I. INTRODUCTION ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey 208-282-4064 [email protected] Associate Athletic Director for Student Support Services Nancy Graziano 208-282-4503 [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Steven Schaack 208-282-2621 [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Services Jim Kramer 208-282-2692 [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director of Academics Matt Steuart 208-282-4668 [email protected] Director of Athletic Compliance Joel Vickery 208-282-3332 [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director of Major Gifts Jay McMillin 208-282-3733 [email protected] Executive Director of the Bengal Boosters Foundation Donna Hays 208-282-5773 [email protected] 2 Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Scott Benson 208-282-2860 [email protected] Director of Football Academics Quinton Freeman 208-282-3562 [email protected] Academic Athletic Advisor Liz Johnson 208-282-3312 [email protected] NCAA Athletic Certification Specialist Biljana Jovanovska 208-282-4503 [email protected] 3 1.1 MISSION STATEMENT 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. 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 gender, ethnicity, race, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion 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” [Approved: April 7, 2011] 4 a. When the Mission of the Athletic Department is altered or changed in any way it must be approved by the Athletic Advisory Board (AAB). After approved it is disseminated through the following channels: i) Student-Athlete Handbook ii) News and Notes iii) Paws for News iv) Alumni Outlook v) ISU Athletic Department Website DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics fully embraces ISU Diversity Plan and the following ISU diversity statement: Idaho State University commitment to diversity is not to set specific numerical goals, but to expect each of the Vice Presidents, Deans, and Department Directors to fully comply with the Affirmative Action/EEO Diversity Policies. The expectation is to develop and implement strategies for increasing and maintain racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in their respective areas. As a public institution of higher education, Idaho State University has both an extraordinary opportunity and a special responsibility to create and maintain a climate that affirms diversity of persons as well as diversity of views. Diversity is an indispensable component of academic excellence. A commitment to diversity means a commitment to the inclusion, welcome and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community. Among these characteristics are race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation and disability. In its effort to enhance and maintain diversity, Idaho State University recognizes that particular focused effort must be placed on including members of groups who have historically been subject to discrimination and are still underrepresented in the campus community. Intercollegiate Department of Athletics at ISU will respect the backgrounds and perspectives of our student-athletes and employees. In efforts to promote diversity, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will: Create an inclusive environment wherein diverse student-athletes are given opportunities for participation and success in academics; Create greater efforts in commitment and communication of diversity among campus community; Assures that the needs and issues affecting student-athletes from diverse backgrounds are addressed through University and departmental programming; Assures equitable opportunities while being proactive in recruiting minority student- athletes and employees; and Promote respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person and refrain from discrimination. [Created 11/29/2011] 5 PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Idaho State University recognizes intercollegiate athletics as an important component of a comprehensive university. Student participation in intercollegiate athletics promotes social development, well-being through exercise, fair play, organization through team effort and responsibility to self, team, university and community. For student-athletes, a quality intercollegiate program presents the opportunity for the further development of talents through excellence in coaching, competition, and facilities. For faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the institution, the successful intercollegiate athletics program promotes a sense of community and pride in the University. Therefore, the University will offer its students the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics. It is the University’s goal to (1) protect the health and welfare of student- athletes, (2) provide guidance for student-athletes toward their academic goals, and (3) ensure that the intercollegiate athletics program is conducted within the resources and overall mission and goals of the University. 1.2 ATHLETIC POLICY STATEMENT The purpose of athletics at Idaho State University is to initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletic programs for student athletes on our campus. The Athletic Department also seeks to develop and promote educational leadership and athletic excellence. The competitive athletic programs of Idaho State University are designed to be a vital part of the overall educational system of the University. The goal in athletics is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the education program of the University and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body; by doing this, we hope to retain a clear line of demarcation between college athletics and professional sports. We subscribe to, and enforce, all rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Big Sky Athletic Conference pertaining to amateurism, institutional control and responsibilities, academic standards, financial aid, eligibility, recruiting and ethical conduct. All our staff members will adhere to the policies and procedures stated in the Idaho State University Faculty/Staff Handbook. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of each staff member to keep this handbook updated. 6 1.3 SPORT SPONSORSHIP The Idaho State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics includes seven varsity sport programs for men, and eight varsity sport programs for women. The University is a member of the Big Sky Conference and is classified by the NCAA as Division I in all sports (football I-AA). 1. Men’s Football 2. Men’s Outdoor Track 3. Men’s Indoor Track 4. Men’s Cross Country 5. Men’s Golf 6. Men’s Tennis 7. Men’s Basketball 8. Women’s Volleyball 9. Women’s Outdoor Track 10. Women’s Indoor Track 11. Women’s Cross Country 12. Women’s Golf 13. Women’s Tennis 14. Women’s Basketball 15. Women’s Soccer 7 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL 1.6.1 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY a. The President of the University is the Chief Executive Officer in charge of all the University’s operations and activities including intercollegiate athletics. The President is the University official who certifies that the University is in compliance with the regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Sky Conference (BSC). 1.6.2 THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS a. The Director of Athletics is in charge of the University’s