Letter from Gene Smith

Ohio State Student-

Welcome back to our returning student-athletes. We look forward to once again working with you during the upcoming school year. And hello to our new student-athletes who are about to experience for the first time what it means to be a Buckeye. As members of the Ohio State family, it is our goal to make your experience special and memorable. Our commitment is to guarantee you the best experience possible as a student and an athlete while you are here at Ohio State. We will provide you with the very best in academic support, coaches, medical care, facilities and equipment. Our most important goal for you should be your most important goal – earning your undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University.

As a representative of this University and Department of Athletics, we have high expectations of you, both in the classroom and on the field of competition. We also expect you to conduct yourself in a positive manner in all that you do, and to abide by University, Big Ten and NCAA rules and regulations.

Remember, we are here to help in any and every way we can. If you are having difficulty in any area, please reach out and ask for assistance. Buckeyes help Buckeyes! Good luck in all your endeavors this year. I am confident that you will only add to Ohio State’s already rich heritage. My door is always open. Go Bucks,

Gene Smith Director of Athletics

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION AND VALUES

OUR MISSION

We foster a culture that provides the opportunity to develop our student-athletes through success in academics and competition to achieve excellence in life. OUR VALUES

Integrity We will act with integrity and personal accountability.

Education We will educate each student-athlete with quality academic, competitive, leadership and social experiences to build a sense of responsibility and foster an appreciation for life-long learning. People We will keep the well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff at the core of every decision.

Excellence We will excel in performance, achievement and service. Respect We will celebrate a climate of mutual respect and diversity by recognizing each individual’s contribution to the team.

Innovation We will encourage innovation, develop a curious mindset and embrace change.

Community We will enhance the lives of those in our university, city and state communities by helping and paying forward to others.

Tradition We will build upon our traditions which have been developed throughout our proud history and create intense passion and community loyalty. STRATEGIC PLAN

Link: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/osu/genrel/auto_pdf/ath-strategic-plan.pdf

STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOKTable of Contents

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION AND VALUES ........................................................................................................ 3

CHAPTER ONE: Directories .................................................................................................................................................. 6

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTORY.................................................................................................................. 7

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OFFICES ........................................................................................................................... 8

SPORT ASSIGNMENTS DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................. 9

CHAPTER TWO: SASSO .................................................................................................................................................... 16

THE STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE (SASSO) STAFF ............................................................... 17

MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 18

SASSO VISION ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

SASSO LOCATIONS & BUSINESS HOURS .................................................................................................................. 18

ACADEMICS ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

STUDY TABLE/TUTORING/COMPUTER LAB................................................................................................................ 22

ONCOURSE .................................................................................................................................................................... 22

MISSED TUTORING POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 23

BOOK SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES & POLICIES ..................................................................................................... 24

EARNING YOUR DEGREE FAQs ................................................................................................................................... 26

CALCULATING YOUR GRADE-POINT AVERAGE ........................................................................................................ 27

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY – IMPORTANT TERMS .......................................................................................................... 28

THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)........................................................................................ 30

STUDENT-ATHLETE PEER EDUCATORS .................................................................................................................... 31

WOLSTEIN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ............................................................................................................................ 32

HUNTINGTON BUCKS GO PRO .................................................................................................................................... 33

CHAPTER THREE: Athletic Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 35

ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 36

ATHLETICS GRANT-IN-AID ............................................................................................................................................ 37

NCAA STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND STIPEND .......................................................................................................... 38

STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................................................. 39

BOOSTERS AND EXTRA BENEFITS ............................................................................................................................. 40

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS AND TICKET BENEFITS ......................................................................................... 41

YOUR ROLE IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS ............................................................................................................. 42

TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES.............................................................................................. 43

AMATEURISM ................................................................................................................................................................. 44

AGENTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 45

SPORTS WAGERING & POINT SHAVING ..................................................................................................................... 46

ETHICAL CONDUCT ....................................................................................................................................................... 47

CHAPTER FOUR: Sports Performance and Resources .................................................................................................... 48

ATHLETIC TRAINING ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

SPORTS NUTRITION ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................. 53

SICKLE CELL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 57

CHAPTER FIVE: University Policies ................................................................................................................................... 58

UNIVERSITY STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................. 59

SEXUAL VIOLENCE: OSU SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY........................................................................................ 60

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 61

SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................ 62

SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT/REPORT .......................................................................................................................... 63

TOBACCO FREE ............................................................................................................................................................ 64

CHAPTER SIX: Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................... 65

STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ...................................................... 66

HAZING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 69

BIG TEN CONFERENCE CODE OF SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR ............................................................................ 73

STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 76

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY...................................................................................................................................... 78

CHAPTER SEVEN: Student Wellness Programs and Services ........................................................................................... 86

STUDENT WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES .................................................................................................. 87

TEAMWORKS ................................................................................................................................................................. 88

LEGAL SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................................... 88

GAMBLING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 90

VARSITY “O” ALUMNI SOCIETY .................................................................................................................................... 91

CHAPTER ONE: Directories

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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTORY Link: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/staffdir/osu-staffdir.html#admin

Athletics Administration 1010 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-7572 Fax: 614-688-7405

Business Office 310 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-8806 Fax: 614-247-7016

Camps & Clinics 710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-247-2267 Fax: 614-292-5075

Communications 610 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-6861 Fax: 614-292-8547

Compliance Office 910 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-2681 Fax: 614-292-0199

Creative Services 510 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-3672 Fax: 614-688-5520

Development 810 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-9908 Fax: 614-247-7014

Equipment Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 555 Irving Schottenstein Drive Phone: 614-292-1679 Fax: 614-292-6042

Event Management 710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-2661 Fax: 614- 688-8412

Facilities Operations Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Drive Phone: 614-292-6330 Fax: 614-292-3585

Faculty Athletics Representative, John Davidson 427 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd Phone: 614-292-6010 Fax: 614-292-8510

Fan Experience & Promotions 510 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-3672 Fax: 614-688-5520

Legal Affairs South Campus Gateway Building, Ste. 500, 1590 N High St Phone: 614-292-0611 Fax: 614-292-8699

Information Systems (IT) 410 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-292-2164 Fax: 614-292-1343

Schottenstein Center (Office of Student Life) Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive Phone: 614-688-3939 Fax: 614-292-5067

Medical Services & Training Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein Drive Phone: 614-292-1165 Fax: 614-292-3258

Strength Training & Conditioning – Football Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein Drive Phone: 614-292-3536 Fax: 614-292-6592

Sports Administration 1010 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: Fax: 614-292-0506

Student-Athlete Support Services 350 Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Ave Phone: 614-292-7088 Fax: 614-292-9205

Strength Training & Conditioning – Olympic Sports French Field House, 460 Woody Hayes Drive Phone: 614-688-3348 Fax: 614-247-7926

Video Services Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive Phone: 614-688-5359 Fax: 614-292-5067

Ticket Office 1020 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive Phone: 614-292-2624 Fax: 614-688-3032

Website Services 525 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 614-688-0664 Fax: 614-292-6126

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UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OFFICES

Undergraduate Colleges and Schools

Architecture 614-292-1012

Arts and Sciences 614-292-1667

Business 614-292-2715

Dentistry 614-292-2401

Dental Hygiene 614-292-2228

Education and Human Ecology 614-292-2461

Engineering 614-292-2651

Environment and Natural Resources 614-292-2265

Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 614-292-6891

Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 614-292-1706

Nursing 614-292-4041

Pharmacy 614-292-2266

Public Affairs 614-292-8696

Public Health 614-292-8350

Social Work 614-292-6288

University Exploration 614-292-0646

Vet Medicine 614-292-8831

Admissions (Undergrad) 614-292-3980

Barnes & Noble Bookstore 614-292-2000

Buck ID Center 614-292-0400

Career Connections 614-688-3898

CampusParc 614-688-0000

Campus Safety 614-292-2121

Counseling & Consultation Services 614-292-5766

Disability Services 614-292-3307

Fees and Deposit 614-292-3337

Financial Aid 614-292-0300

Foreign Language Center 614-292-4361

Hale Black Cultural Center 614-292-0074

Handi-Van 614-292-6202

Honors & Scholars 614-292-3135

Housing 614-292-8266

International Admissions 614-292-3980

International Education 614-292-6101

Legal Services 614-247-5853

Office of Minority Affairs 614-292-4355

Main Library 614-292-6154

Math Stat Learning Center 614-292-3952

Student Advocacy 614-292-1111

Student Life 614-292-3930

Student Health Center 614-292-4321

Student Wellness Center 614-292-4527

University Registrar 614-292-8500

Walter E. Dennis Learning Center 614-688-4011

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SPORT ASSIGNMENTS DIRECTORY

Baseball 250 Bill Davis Stadium, 650 Borror Drive

Head Coach Greg Beals 614-292-1075 beals.33@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Matt Angle 614-292-1075 angle.17@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Mike Stafford 614-292-1075 stafford.29@osu.edu

Sport AD Shaun Richard 614-292-0012 richard.149@osu.edu

Compliance Kyle Snoke 614-247-8159 snoke.21@osu.edu

Communications Alex Morando 614-292-1389 morando.2@osu.edu

SASSO Shaun Swearingen 614-292-7088 swearingen.53@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Paul Dawson 614-292-7860 dawson.403@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Dean Hansen 614-292-0578 hansen.357@osu.edu

Men’s Basketball 1054 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive

Head Coach Chris Holtmann 614-292-0505 Holtmann.7@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Ryan Pedon 614-699-3925 Pedon.5@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Mike Schrage 614-247-6131 Schrage.9@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Terry Johnson 614-292-9501 Johnson.7553@osu.edu

Sport AD Gene Smith; Jason Singleton 614-292-2477 athletic_director.osu.edu

Compliance Carly Grimshaw 614-292-2681 grimshaw.10@osu.edu

Communications Dan Wallenberg 614-292-4095 wallenberg.1@osu.edu

SASSO Adam Hatem 614-292-7088 hatem.39@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jeff Deits 614-688-1825 deits.1@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Quadrian Banks 614-247-6365 banks.500@osu.edu

Women’s Basketball 1054 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive

Head Coach Kevin McGuff 614-292-9270 mcguff.2@osu.edu

Assistant Head Coach Patrick Klein 614- 292-5224 klein.208@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Jennifer Sullivan 614- 292-5212

Assistant Coach Carrie Banks 614- 292-7543 banks.246@osu.edu

Sport AD Carey Fagan 614-247-8058 fagan36@osu.edu

Compliance Carly Grimshaw 614-292-2681 grimshaw.10@osu.edu

Communications Gary Petit 614-292-3270 petit.38@osu.edu

SASSO Megan Cable 614-292-7088 cable.43@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jen Novak 614-292-7860 novak.140@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Brian Seitz 614-247-6365 seitz.81@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country 215K St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

Director Karen Dennis 614-292-0686 dennis.155@osu.edu

Head Coach-XC Khadevis Robinson 614-292-3436 robinson.1512@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Sara Vergote 614-292-0541 vergote.2@osu.edu

Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Andrea Miller 614-247-0043 miller.8045@osu.edu

Communications Danajha Clemons 614-292-6861 clemons.91@osu.edu

SASSO Dana Blount 614-292-4718 blount.21@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Sean Jones 614-292-7860 jones.5946@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Everett Gathron 614-688-3348

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Men’s and Women’s Fencing Steelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd.

Head Coach Donald Anthony 614-292-1489 anthony.329@osu.edu

Assistant Coach 614-292-9602

Assistant Coach Matteo Zennaro 614-292-9602 zennaro.1@osu.edu

Sport AD Carey Fagan 614-247-8058 fagan.36@osu.edu

Compliance Nikki Kaplan kaplan.327@osu.edu

Communications Allison Lowe 614-292-1389 lowe.472@osu.edu

SASSO John Macko 614-292-7088 macko.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jason Good 614-292-2078 Good.218@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Jesse Padgett 614-292-0657 padgett.57@osu.edu

Field Hockey Steelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd.

Head Coach Jarred Martin 614-292-6214 martin.3529@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Homero Pardi 614-688-4680 pardi.21@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Kate Lipton 614-688-9467 lipton.17@osu.edu

Sport AD Shaun Richard 614-292-0012 richard.149@osu.edu

Compliance Danie Daluisio 614-247-2701 daluisio.1@osu.edu

Communications Emilia Frizz hyder.28@osu.edu

SASSO Adam Hatem 614-292-7335 hatem.39@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Takamasa Sakamoto 614-292-4723 Sakamoto.23@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Kevin Enchelmeyer 614-292-0657 enchelmeyer.1@osu.edu

Football Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein Drive

Head Coach Urban Meyer 614-292-7620 meyer.914@osu.edu

Assistant Head Coach Larry Johnson 614-292-2531 johnson.6432@osu.edu

Assistant Head Coach Tony Alford 614-292-2531 drayton.10@osu.edu

Sport AD Gene Smith Diana Sabau

614-292-2477 athletic_director.osu.edu sabau.2@osu.edu

Compliance Justin Kume Paia LaPalombara

kume.4@osu.edu lapalombara.2@osu.edu

Communications Jerry Emig 614-688-0343 emig.2@osu.edu

SASSO Stephon Fuqua 614- 292-4718 fuqua.21@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Shaun Barnhouse 614-292-1164 barnhouse.12@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Mickey Marotti 614-292-3536 marotti.6@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Golf OSU Golf Course, 3605 Tremont Rd.

Director Therese Hession 614-292-3809 hession.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Stacy Snider 614-292-3679 olson.422@osu.edu

Head Coach – (M) Golf Jay Moseley 614-292-3575 moseley.61@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Brad Smith 614-292-3967 smith.5841@osu.edu

Sport AD Dan Cloran 614-292-7744 cloran.10@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light 614- 292-4002 light.123@osu.edu

Communications (M) Ray Delgado delgado.126@osu.edu

Communications (W) Ashley Parsons parsons.404@osu.edu

SASSO John Macko 614-292-7088 macko.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer (W) Jeff Deits 614-688-1825 deits.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer(M) Jason Rule 614-292-5134 rule.40@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning(W) Kim Dally-Badgeley 614-688-3348 dally-badgeley.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning(M) Dave Richardson 614-688-2120 richardson.426@osu.edu

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Men’s Gymnastics Steelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd

Head Coach Rustam Sharipov 614-292-6271 sharipov.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Bob Gauthier 614-292-3213 gauthier.34@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Casimiro Suarez 614-292-9581 suarez-ayme.1@osu.edu

Sport AD Carey Fagan 614-247-8058 fagan.36@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light light.123@osu.edu

Communications Aaron Hyder 614-292-7023 hyder.28@osu.edu

SASSO Kaitlin Flaherty 614-292-7335 flaherty.99@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jason Good 614-292-2078 good.218@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Dave Richardson 614-688-2120 richardson.426@osu.edu

Women’s Gymnastics Steelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd

Head Coach Meredith Paulicivic paulicivic.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Randy Monahan 614-688-5406 monahan.31@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Lucas Wasson wasson.51@osu.edu

Sport AD Shaun Richard 614-292-0012 richard.149@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light 614-292-2681 light.123@osu.edu

Communications Don Hawkins 614-247-7023 hawkins.658@osu.edu

SASSO Shaun Swearingen 614-292-7088 swearingen.53@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jason Good 614-292-2078 good.218@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Kevin Enchelmeyer 614-292-0657 enchelmeyer.1@osu.edu

Men’s Ice Hockey 1066 Jerome Schottenstein Ctr, 555 Borror Drive

Head Coach Steve Rohlik 614-247-0820 rohlik.1@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Steve Miller 614-292-0820 miller.8764@osu.edu

Assistant Coach JB Bittner 614-292-0820 bittner.12@osu.edu

Sport AD Shaun Richard 614-292-0012 richard.149@osu.edu

Compliance Danie Daluisio 614-292-2681 daluisio.1@osu.edu

Communications Leann Parker 614-688-0294 parker.387@osu.edu

SASSO Shaun Swearingen 614-292-7088 swearingen.53@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jason Rule 614-292-1165 rule.40@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Jeremy Hoy

Women’s Ice Hockey 1066 Jerome Schottenstein Ctr, 555 Borror Drive

Head Coach Nadine Muzerall 614-292-7073 muzerall.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Milica McMillen 614-292-8823 mcmillen.119@osu.edu

Sport AD Diana Sabau 614-688-0664 sabau.2@osu.edu

Compliance Nikki Kaplan kaplan.327@osu.edu

Communications Don Hawkins 614-247-7023 hawkins.658@osu.edu

SASSO Vicki Melnick 614-292-7088 melnick.7@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Rae Everson 614-292-1165 everson.38@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Jesse Padgett 614-292-0657 padgett.57@osu.edu

Men’s Lacrosse Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein Drive

Head Coach Nick Myers 614-292-5188 myers.877@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Brad Ross 614-688-4275 ross.1327@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Travis Crane crane.184@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

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Compliance Danie Daluisio 614-292-2681 daluisio.1@osu.edu

Communications Mike Basford 614-292-0134 basford.16@osu.edu

SASSO Sarah Pergine pergine.1@psu.edu

Athletic Trainer Angie Beisner 614-292-1165 beisner.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Dave Richardson 614-688-2120 richardson.426@osu.edu

Women’s Lacrosse Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, 2450 Fred Taylor Drive

Head Coach Alexis Venechanos 614-688-4178 venechanos.1@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Jill Byers 614-292-2369 byers.221@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Molly Hendrick hendrick.24@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light light.123@osu.edu

Communications Grace Amberg 614-247-0011 amberg.7@osu.edu

SASSO Kaitlin Flaherty 614-292-7335 flaherty.99@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Takamasa Sakamoto 614-292-1165 sakamoto.23@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Kevin Enchelmeyer 614-247-7727 enchelmeyer.1@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Pistol 041 Converse Hall, 2122 Tuttle Park Pl

Head Coach Emil Milev 614-292-3783

Sport AD Diana Sabau 614-688-0664 sabau.2@osu.edu

Compliance Jamie Wood 614-292-3220 wood.719@osu.edu

Communications Cameron Schlechty 614-292-0088 schlechty.14@osu.edu

SASSO Dana Blount 614-292-4718 blount.21@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Rae Everson 614-292-1165 everson.38@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Dean Hanson 614-247-7341

Men’s and Women’s Rifle 041 Converse Hall, 2122 Tuttle Park Pl

Head Coach Ryan Tanoue 614-292-3783 tanoue.1@osu.edu

Sport AD Diana Sabau 614-688-0664 sabau.2@osu.edu

Compliance Jamie Wood 614-292-3220 wood.719@osu.edu

Communications Kylie Sturgill sturgill.83@osu.edu

SASSO Dana Blount 614-292-4718 blount.21@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Rae Everson 614-292-1165 everson.38@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Dean Hanson 614-247-7341

Rowing 215A St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

Head Coach Andy Teitelbaum 614-292-6099 teitelbaum.6@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Robbie Tenenbaum tenenbaum.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Anna Goodale 614-292-7050 goodale.8@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Kate Sweeney 614-292-7050 sweeney.211@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

Compliance Kyle Snoke 614-247-8159 snoke.21@osu.edu

Communications Emilia Frizzi frizzi.3@osu.edu

SASSO Vicki Melnick 614-292-7088 melnick.7@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Tony Laurenzi 614-292-7860 laurenzi.1@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Kim Dally-Badgeley 614-688-3348 dally-badgeley.2@osu.edu

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Men’s Soccer Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, 2450 Taylor Drive

Head Coach Brian Maisonneuve 614-292-3139 maisonneuve.2@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Sergio Gonzalez

Assistant Coach Matt Foldesy 614-292-7421 foldesy.11@osu.edu

Sport AD Shaun Richard 614-292-0012 richard.149@osu.edu

Compliance Andrea Miller 614-447-0043 miller.8045@osu.edu

Communications Alex Morando 614-292-1389 morando.2@osu.edu

SASSO Shaun Swearingen 614-292-7088 swearingen.53@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Pat Brayfield 614-292-1165 brayfield.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Andy Britton 614-247-7727 britton.78@osu.edu

Women’s Soccer Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, 2450 Taylor Drive

Head Coach Lori Walker 614-292-8482 walker.457@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Brian Jankowski jankowski.54@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Michael Needham needham.74@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

Compliance Matt Bartlebaugh 614-688-7450 bartlebaugh.2@osu.edu

Communications Brett Rybak 614-292-1112 rybak.13@osu.edu

SASSO Adam Hatem 614-292-7088 hatem.39@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Katie Walker 614-292-1165 walker.1765@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Claire Quebedeaux Quebedeaux.1@osu.edu

Softball Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, 2450 Taylor Drive

Head Coach Kelly Kovach Schoenly 614-292-7532 schoenly.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Jordan Clark

Assistant Coach Jenna Hall 614-292-0856 hall.1808@osu.edu

Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Bri Fields 614-247-7772 fields.507@osu.edu

Communications Candace Johnson 614-247-0011 johnson.7607@osu.edu

SASSO Megan Cable 614-292-7088 cable.43@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Katie Walker 614-292-1165 walker.1765@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Claire Quebedeaux 614-247-7727 quebedeaux.1@osu.edu

Spirit Squad 710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road

Head Coach Ben Schreiber 614-292-3672 schreiber.72@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Ray Sharp 614-292-3672 sharp.255@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Siobhan St. John 614-292-3672 stjohn.34@osu.edu

Sport AD Carey Fagan 614-247-8058 fagan.36@osu.edu

SASSO Vicki Melnick 614-292-7088 melnick.7@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Jen Novak 614-292-7860 novak.140@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Quadrian Banks 614-247-6365 banks.500@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion, 1847 Neil Ave

Director Bill Dorenkott 614-292-4415 dorenkott.2@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Jordan Wolfrum 614-292-4311 wolfrum.6@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Matt Bowe 614-292-1542 bowe.46@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Michael Hulme 614-688-3263 hulme.6@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Byron Tansel tansel.2@osu.edu

Head Coach – Diving Justin Sochor 614-292-0527 sochor.7@osu.edu

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Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Bri Fields 614-247-7772 fields.507@osu.edu

Communications Grace Amberg 614-247-0011 amberg.7@osu.edu

SASSO Sarah Pergine 614-292-7088 pergine.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Nate Quebedeaux 614-247-4723 quebedeaux.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Everett Gathron 614-247-7341

Synchronized Swimming McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion, 1847 Neil Ave

Head Coach Holly Vargo-Brown 614-292-0528 vargo-brown.20@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Suzanna Fernandez 614-292-5692 Fernandez.181@osu.edu

Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Erin Burke burke.761@osu.edu

Communications Alyssa Jacobs jacobs.971@osu.edu

SASSO Megan Cable 614-292-7088 cable.43@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Nate Quebedeaux 614-247-4723 Quebedeaux.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Kim Dally-Badgeley 614-688-3348 dally-badgeley.2@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Varsity Tennis Center, 880 W Henderson Rd

Director Ty Tucker 614-292-8994 tucker.62@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Justin Kronauge 614-688-4440 kronauge.1@osu.edu

Head Coach – (W) Tennis Melissa Schaub 614-292-6189 schaub.57@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Adam Cohen 614-688-5488 cohen.784@osu.edu

Sport AD Mike Penner 614-292-1848 penner.2@osu.edu

Compliance Kyle Snoke snoke.21@osu.edu

Communications (M) Harrison Grandey Gary Petit

614-292-3270

Grandey.17@osu.edu petit.38@osu.edu

Communications (W) Mariah Haitz Leann Parker

614-688-0294

Haitz.4@osu.edu parker.387@osu.edu

SASSO John Macko 614-292-7088 macko.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer (M) Tyler Deam 614-292-1164 deam.10@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer (W) Pat Brayfield 614-292-1165 brayfield.2@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Andy Britton 614-247-7727 britton.78@osu.edu

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country 215P St. John Arena, 215K St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

Head Coach Karen Dennis 614-292-0686 dennis.155@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Joel Brown 614-292-5352 brown.1984@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Ashley Muffet 614-292-8004 muffet.6@osu.edu

Head Coach – XC Khadevis Robinson 292-3436 robinson.1512@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Sara Vergote 292-0541 vergote.2@osu.edu

Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light 614-292-4002 light.123@osu.edu

Communications Danajha Clemons Mark Leopold

clemons.91@osu.edu leopold.43@osu.edu

SASSO Dana Blount 614-292-4718 blount.21@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Sean Jones 614-292-7860 jones.5946@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Everett Gathron

Men’s Volleyball 215K St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

Head Coach Pete Hanson 614-292-6452 hanson.5@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Tim Embaugh 614-688-3385 embaugh.1@osu.edu

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Assistant Coach Kevin Burch 614-247-2784 burch.105@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

Compliance Kacey Light 614- 292-4002 light.123@osu.edu

Communications Kyle Kuhlman 614-292-0088 kuhlman.137@osu.edu

SASSO Megan Cable 614-292-7088 cable.43@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Erin Ralston 614-292-7860 ralston.126@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Andy Britton 614-247-7727 britton.78@osu.edu

Women’s Volleyball 215K St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

Head Coach Geoff Carlston 614-292-5382 carlston.3@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach Susan Halverson 614-292-5669 halverson-maloney.1@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Ben Spurlock 614-247-7850 spurlock.106@osu.edu

Sport AD Janine Oman 614-247-7678 oman.7@osu.edu

Compliance Paia LaPalombara 614-292-2681 lapalombara.@osu.edu

Communications Kyle Kuhlman 614-292-0088 kuhlman.137@osu.edu

SASSO Kaitlin Flaherty 614-292-7335 flaherty.99@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Erin Ralston 614-292-7860 ralston.126@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Heather Mason 614-292-0657 Mason.78@osu.edu

Wrestling Steelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd

Head Coach Tom Ryan 614-292-4184 ryan.998@osu.edu

Associate Head Coach J. Jaggers 614-688-5714 jaggers.5@osu.edu

Assistant Coach Tervel Dlagnev dlagnev.2@osu.edu

Sport AD TJ Shelton 614-247-4531 shelton.143@osu.edu

Compliance Danie Dalusio 614-247-2701 dalusio.1@osu.edu

Communications Kyle Kuhlman 614-292-0088 kuhlman.137@osu.edu

SASSO John Macko 614-292-7088 macko.1@osu.edu

Athletic Trainer Wil Turner 614-292-2078 turner.293@osu.edu

Strength & Conditioning Riley Ross 614-292-0657

CHAPTER TWO: SASSO (STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES)

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THE STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE (SASSO) STAFF

Link: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/sasso/spec-rel/staff.html

Derek Cowherd. ........................................ Executive Director & Associate Athletic Director / cowherd.33@osu.edu Kim Doran .......................................... Director, Instructional Support Services & Chief of Staff / doran.51@osu.edu Vicki Melnick ............................................................................... Director, Academic Services / melnick.7@osu.edu Matt Bartlebaugh ............................... Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance / bartlebaugh.2@osu.edu@osu.edu Dana Blount ................................................................................................. Assistant Director / blount.21@osu.edu Megan Cable ................................................................................................ Assistant Director / cable.43@osu.edu John Macko .................................................................................................. Assistant Director / macko.1@osu.edu Shaun Swearingen ............................................................................. Assistant Director / swearingen.53@osu.edu Adam Hatem ................................................................................................ Assistant Director / hatem.39@osu.edu TBD ....................................................................................................... Assistant Director / __________@osu.edu Kaitlin Flaherty .............................................................. Senior Athletic Academic Counselor / flaherty.99@osu.edu Stephon Fuqua ................................................................ Senior Athletic Academic Counselor / fuqua.21@osu.edu Sarah Pergine ................................................................. Senior Athletic Academic Counselor / pergine.1@osu.edu Eric Vendemia .............................................................. Senior Athletic Academic Counselor / vendemia.@osu.edu Joann Worthington .................................................................................. Office Manager / worthington.81@osu.edu Matt Moser .............................................................................................. Front Desk Coordinator/ gary.54@osu.edu Jennifer Carpenter .................................................... Office Associate (SASSO Fawcett) / carpenter.376@osu.edu LaToya Farris .................................. Program Manager, Student-Athlete Career Management / farris.97@osu.edu Prince Moody ............................................. Program Manager, Diversity & Health Initiatives / moody.221@osu.edu Brittany Savko .............................................. Program Manager, Student-Athlete Development / savko.7@osu.edu Ryan Blanford ............................................................. Student-Athlete Development Intern / blanford.11@osu.edu Crystal Joens ......................................................................................... Tutor Integrity Manager / joens.1@osu.edu Brett McDaniel ...................................................................................... Assistant Director / mcdaniel.554@osu.edu Heather DeMali .......................................................................................... Learning Specialist / demali.1@osu.edu Megan Howard ...................................................................................... Learning Specialist / howard.935@osu.edu Kiara McClendon .............................................................................. Learning Specialist / mcclendon.68@osu.edu Tyler Parminter ..................................................................................... Learning Specialist / parminter.2@osu.edu Edina Reo ........................................................................................................ Learning Specialist / reo.5@osu.edu Matthew White ........................................................................................ Learning Specialist / white.2977@osu.edu TBD ........................................................................................ Assistant Learning Specialist / _________@osu.edu

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MISSION STATEMENT The Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) supports the university and reinforces the Department of Athletics’ mission by providing programs and services that promote degree attainment and comprehensive personal development. As one of the nation’s first universities to provide specialized support to student-athletes, SASSO will continue to be innovative in providing services that meet the educational, personal, and professional needs of student-athletes, all while remaining compliant with NCAA, Big Ten, and Ohio State regulations and standards. SASSO helps Ohio State student-athletes cultivate independence, define their educational and personal values, and develop leadership skills so they may reach their full potential while maintaining personal and academic integrity.

SASSO VISION To be the best athletic academic support program in the country. We aim to do this by providing comprehensive academic support services designed to meet the needs of the student-athlete population while promoting a holistic approach to education.

SASSO LOCATIONS & BUSINESS HOURS Younkin Fawcett Center 350 Younkin Success Center / 1640 Neil Ave E145 / 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00 PM Phone: 614-292-7088 Phone: 614-292-4718 Fax: 614-292-9205 Fax: 614-247-8170

Tutoring, Computer Lab, and Study Table Hours: Younkin: Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 10 PM Fawcett: Monday - Friday 8 AM – 9 PM Friday 8 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 2 – 10 PM Friday 8 AM – 5 PM, Closed on Weekends *Hours may be adjusted during university breaks, holidays, and summer Website: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sasso Facebook: www.facebook.com/SASSO.OSU Twitter & Instagram: @SASSO_OSU

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ACADEMICS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY INTEGRITY: Earn university credit honestly through your own efforts without cheating. “Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.” From http://ugeducation.osu.edu/academicintegrity.shtml MISCONDUCT: The University’s Code of Student Conduct defines academic misconduct as "any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process." Some common forms include 1. Plagiarism. Plagiarism is the act of taking ideas, writings, or visual art of another person, including a tutor, and presenting them as your own. In writing, this could take the form of word-for-word copying, paraphrasing, or even taking the structure of someone else’s work and presenting it as your own. In visual arts, this could take the form of copying ideas, actual structures, or entire works and presenting them as your own. If unsure, take the work to your instructor or a tutor and ask for help. 2. Cheating on exams. This could take the form of having someone else take the exam for you, looking on someone else’s paper or letting someone look on yours, using electronic devices, and taking unauthorized notes into the exam. 3. Cheating on Assignments. Copying another person’s work, working too closely with a tutor or another student, giving your work to another student, splitting tasks on an assignment that is clearly NOT designed as a collaborative one, turning in the same work for two different classes, and buying or borrowing papers. Please let us know if someone other than our staff tutors is tutoring you. For your and our protection, we need to make sure that they are following our guidelines.

Ohio State defines “academic misconduct” as “Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the university or subvert the educational process” (Code of Student Conduct, http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/csc/). Cases of misconduct range from deliberate acts of cheating to unintended missteps, in which students fail to distinguish their work from someone else’s. By university rule, an instructor must report any suspected instance of academic misconduct to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM). A review panel of the committee will investigate the charges, decide whether or not a violation has occurred, and if the panel finds there has been an offense, will determine an appropriate penalty.

Course assignments aim to develop, extend, and measure your knowledge of the subject matter, along with your ability to think, analyze, solve problems, and communicate. The acquisition and development of knowledge and skills are fundamental to a university education—part of what an Ohio State diploma certifies—and those goals are undermined by academic misconduct. Obvious cases of misconduct include submitting a paper you have not written, copying someone else’s homework, using someone else to complete work for you in an online course, collaborating on an assignment when individual effort is expected, fabricating data, altering a grade, or lifting passages from articles or websites without identifying the source. Less intentional behavior may involve inadequate acknowledgement of the sources you used in writing a paper or take- home exam. Grades on assignments and in courses for which you have not completed your own work cheats students in the class who did the work themselves and will cheat a future employer, who will assume you have earned the degree you were awarded, that you have learned the knowledge and skills to which a degree should attest. To get real value from your courses, do your own work and focus on LEARNING rather than merely completing the assignment to collect points. Don’t take shortcuts.

COAM’s Review Process: When an instructor reports a case of alleged misconduct to COAM, the office notifies the student, explains the charges, and provides information about the process. Students who admit to the charges can choose to have an administrative decision to determine appropriate sanctions, but any student charged has the right to a hearing before a panel of faculty and student representatives. After hearing the facts of the case, the panel will decide whether or not the student has violated the Student Code and, in cases where there has been a violation, set fair, consistent, and appropriate sanctions. The process is educational and aims to hold students accountable for their actions in fair, reasonable, and proportional ways. After the panel has made its determinations, students do have recourse to a formal, written appeal, in which all the facts of the case are independently reviewed and a final decision is rendered by the Provost.

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Sanctions and Consequences: Sanctions will depend on the circumstances and severity of the offense. Though it strives to ensure that sanctions are proportional under comparable circumstances, the panel also recognizes that no two cases are exactly the same. Sanctions vary from the relatively light (an “informal reprimand”) to severe (dismissal from the university) and typically involve both a grade sanction (a grade of 0 on the assignment, for example—regardless of the overall weight of the assignment or the extent of the compromised work within the assignment—or a failing grade in the course) and a disciplinary sanction (disciplinary probation until graduation, for example). Sanctions may be more severe for students previously found in violation of the Student Code (whether an academic misconduct offense, or some other offense). A record of the finding will be retained in the Office of Student Conduct, and you may need to explain it to any employers or graduate and professional schools that require, as part of their application, formal confirmation that you do not have a record of academic misconduct.

Advice (or, “Do the Math”): Your self-regard—for your character and reputation, as well as for the value and quality of your education— and your regard for the efforts of other students ought to be the most compelling reasons for doing everything you can to avoid academic misconduct. Err, for example, on the side of caution in documenting sources. If you need more practical reasons, however, consider these: The COAM process, though fair and humane, will doubtless add considerable stress to your life. A zero on an assignment may far outweigh the partial credit of an honestly earned failing grade. And a finding of “in violation” may extend well beyond the course in which it occurred. Is a higher grade that you know that you did not deserve worth any of that? TECHNOLOGY TIPS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER The OCIO supports students, faculty, and staff in using technology in OSU’s teaching, learning, research, and administrative environments. For students, this means access to computers, software, e-mail and the Internet. For more information, visit https://ocio.osu.edu/audience/students ETHICAL USE OF SOFTWARE Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted software is illegal and unethical. Please don’t jeopardize yourself or The Ohio State University. Respect the laws governing use of copyrighted, intellectual property, which includes computer software. Individuals who copy software illegally are liable for fines and/or imprisonment. More information on this topic is available at www.ocio.osu.edu/policy/policies/responsible-use TIPS FOR SCHEDULING CLASSES STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH Course registration each semester is a step-by-step process, beginning with the payment of your tuition one semester and ending with your first class attendance the next. All OSU students register for classes using the Web. Step 1: Pre-schedule with your Advisor to review and approve next semesters planned courses, including any appropriate alternate courses, just in case your first choice is not available. Have your Advisor review your degree progress. Do this before the seventh week of each semester Step 2: Meet with your Athletic Academic Counselor to make sure you are meeting all of the necessary athletic eligibility requirements. Step 3: Organize your course selections from the meetings with your advisor and athletic counselor, before your enrollment appointment opens. Be sure to get permission for any courses by this time. Step 4: Use OSU Schedule Planner (link on your Buckeye link page) to create a schedule that will fit around your non-academic commitments. You can add “breaks” to help avoid scheduling during practice or other commitments you have.

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Step 5: Go to www.buckeyelink.osu.edu and click on “My BuckeyeLink.” Do this as early as possible during your registration window. The longer you delay, the more course spaces will be filled. Remember to complete the Financial Responsibility Statement each term. Step 6: Check your Approved Schedule of Classes and Statement of Account for completeness and accuracy. Make changes by contacting your advisor or college office. Date to do this: After your window opens. Step 7: Pay fees with your Statement of Account/Approved Schedule. You can check your balance at 292-0300 or www.buckeyelink.osu.edu.

COURSE PERMISSIONS If a course requires special permission, the Web will let you know. You must have the permission posted by your college office or the course-offering departments prior to your registration call or you will not be allowed to schedule the course. WAIT-LISTING Wait-Listing is a special service provided in the Web registration system that enables students to efficiently register for courses which are not immediately available due to time conflicts or closed/canceled sections. When put on a Wait-List you will be advised of your position and will be processed off on a first-on, first-off basis whenever a space becomes available. You are put on a Wait-List if you are unable to schedule due to conflicts or closed/cancelled sections. The Wait-List is not section specific, so you will be added into the first available section that fits your schedule. Courses Wait- Listed from a prior semester are assigned a separate registration window prior to your normal one. Only two classes may be wait-listed at the same time. You may receive an email to notify you when you are added to a class.

SCHEDULING PRIORITIES The priority system is built into the order of windows, so be sure to register early in your window to maintain your priority 1st University Priority (Honors, Disabled students, Student Athletes) 2nd Graduating students (with College approval) 3rd Group Priority (Graduate, Grad/Professional, Rank 4’s) 4th Wait-listed request for Rank 3 students 5th Rank 3 students 6th Waitlisted Rank 2 students (includes CED Rank 3&4) 7th Rank 2 students 8th Wait-listed request for Rank 1 students 9th Rank 1 students and all others

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ATHLETIC ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND A COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADVISOR It is the primary responsibility of the college academic advisor/counselor to provide academic information and support related to major selection, course selection, and academic procedures. Only your Academic Advisor can add / drop classes, but you should consult with your Athletic Academic Counselor to ensure compliance with athletic eligibility requirements. Athletic Academic Counselors are the experts with issues of eligibility and how academic procedures affect the uniqueness of the life of a student-athlete. ADDRESS CHANGE INFORMATION You can change your address by going to • OSU Registrar Website: www.buckeyelink.osu.edu

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STUDY TABLE/TUTORING/COMPUTER LAB Study Table is located in two locations: 310 Younkin Success Center Sunday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E145 Fawcett Center, SASSO Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. / Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Student-athletes required to attend Study Table are able to fulfill their hours in the computer labs in Younkin and Fawcett. The computer lab is an “academic lab,” where activity is limited to course-related academic work. A limited number of laptop computers are available for student-athlete use during team travel. A member of the team coaching staff must sign laptops out of the SASSO Office.

ONCOURSE

OnCourse (formerly GradesFirst) is a scheduling tool that has been used by SASSO for the last 6 years and has been adopted by the university beginning August 2016. With the transition from GradesFirst to OnCourse, the new URL can be found at www.go.osu.edu/oncourse. Students will log in with their university name.# and password. SCHEDULE YOUR OWN TUTORING AND REQUESTING A TUTOR: SASSO uses a 3-tier scheduling system. Learning Specialist and Academic Coaches will schedule their students prior to the start of the semester. About 1 week after the semester begins, SASSO staff may begin scheduling tutoring for all remaining student-athletes. Please contact your SASSO counselor, the SASSO front desk, or the Tutoring Integrity Manager (joens.1@osu.edu) to request tutoring. CANCELING TUTOR APPOINTMENTS: If you have access to canceling your own appointments*, here are the procedures: 1. Sign into your OnCourse account. 2. Click on the calendar tab to view your calendar/scheduled appointments. 3. Find the date and time of the appointment you would like to cancel and click on that appointment. 4. An “appointment manager” box will appear; select “cancel appointment.” 5. You will be asked to select a reason from a drop-down box and will have the opportunity to provide additional

comments. 6. You will be asked if you would like to cancel only this appointment or all future appointments. 7. Please be aware that cancellations less than 12 hours before your appointment will be marked a no show! 8. If you need to cancel for a reason that is not listed in the drop-down, please contact SASSO at 614-292-7088. *Not all students are allowed to cancel their own appointments. The SASSO counselor designates this permission. 9. Students are welcome to cancel in person at the SASSO front desk or through communication with their counselor. Tutors will not do the work for you. You need to come prepared with text, notes, and syllabus. You should attend all classes and do readings on your own. Please try to begin or look over assignments before you get to the tutoring session.

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MISSED TUTORING POLICY The Student Athlete Support Services Office offers tutorial services to the student-athlete population. Engagement in these services is a helpful tool for students seeking academic support. In order to provide effective tutorial services, student(s) must remain engaged in the process and manage their schedule responsibly so that all students have the opportunity to utilize our services. Students will be held to the following standards if they miss a tutoring appointment. A “miss” for the purposes of this policy is defined as a student 1) not showing up to an appointment, 2) showing up for an appointment 15 or more minutes late, or 3) cancelling an appointment with less than 12 hours of notice regardless of the reason. Student-Athlete Missed Tutor Policy 1. SASSO will monitor the number of missed appointments for each student throughout the semester. SASSO will excuse

two (2) missed appointments per student each term for uncontrollable circumstances (family emergency, illness, etc.). If a student exceeds two (2) missed tutor appointments in the term, they will be charged a reimbursement fee of $25.00 per appointment.

2. Once a student has missed five (5) appointments, they will be removed from tutoring services and required to meet

with the Senior Associate Director for Instructional Support Services and the SASSO counselor of record to be considered for reinstatement of services. Reinstatement will be based on probationary guidelines at the discretion of SASSO staff.

3. This baseline policy establishes minimum standards set forth by SASSO. A coaching staff reserves the right to adopt

this policy or establish a more stringent policy pending the approval of the Sport Administrator and Director of SASSO. Criteria for canceling or approval for missed tutor appointment

It is the student’s responsibility to cancel their appointments in the OnCourse system with at least 12 hours of notice. However, for mandatory tutoring set by SASSO, the student must contact their Academic Counselor with at least 12 hours of notice. Any appointment that is cancelled with less than 12 hours’ notice will be marked as a miss regardless of the reason.

Collection of Reimbursement Fee

All fees will be collected at the time of violation. The Academic Counselor will notify the student, the coaching staff and the business office at the time of the third miss outlining the instructions to pay the reimbursement fee. At the conclusion of the term, the Academic Counselor will notify the coaching staff of any outstanding fees that need to be paid prior to the start of the following term.

The Athletic Department Business Office will collect all reimbursement fees. Student-athletes can pay by Cash, Check or Credit Card. Student-athletes will be issued a receipt once they have paid the fee. The Athletic Department Business Office is located on the 3rd floor of the Fawcett Center. Students will provide verification of the receipt to SASSO and coaching staff for reinstatement of services.

Deadline for payment and penalties

All reimbursement charges must be paid by the first day of classes the following semester. Failure to pay these charges by the deadline will prohibit a student from utilizing the SASSO tutorial services for the following term. Once reconciled, the student will be able to resume their services per normal protocol.

Failure to reconcile all outstanding balances within 90 days of the due date could result in additional implications through the Office of the Bursar. For details please review the SASSO website.

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BOOK SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES & POLICIES BOOK PICK-UP Books will be ordered for all student-athletes (SAs) by SASSO. On the first day of each term, student-athletes can pick up books at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located at 1598 N. High Street in the South Campus Gateway. SAs should report to the Athletic Desk on the second floor in the textbook section and must present a Buck ID. During the first week of classes if a student-athlete receives a wrong edition or switches class sections, he/she may exchange the book(s) at the Barnes & Noble bookstore. If a course is added, the student must contact SASSO to get the book ordered, or the student can come to SASSO for a voucher (see ‘Book Vouchers’ section below).

All books must be picked up within 30 days of the first day of class – except for any second session courses. SAs enrolled in second session courses can visit SASSO on the first day of their second session course in order to receive a book voucher for any required textbooks. BOOK VOUCHERS Student-athletes may come to SASSO for a book voucher when required textbooks are unavailable at Barnes & Noble or upon adding a class. He/she must bring a copy of the syllabus for the course and SASSO will check to make sure the book is listed as required.

BOOK / SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT AND LOAN SAs may purchase required textbooks/e-books/access codes with their own money and be reimbursed. SAs must bring the original, itemized receipt as well as the syllabus to SASSO and fill out a reimbursement form. In the case of in-class purchases, we will need an e-mail or note on letterhead from your instructor stating the course number, item purchased, cost, payment method, and his/her signature. Reimbursements will directly deposit into the student-athlete’s bank account 1-3 weeks after being processed. If direct deposit is not set-up a check will be sent to the primary address listed on the student-athlete’s student account.

SAs on book scholarship receive funds intended for purchasing course supplies. Supplies that are of a high cost may be reimbursed if listed as required on the syllabus/supply list. Supply reimbursement are processed through the Compliance office and may or may not be reimbursable depending on the Cost of Attendance Allowance. You may also borrow lab coats that SASSO has available. All borrowed supplies must be returned by the first Monday after finals week of that term. DROPPED COURSE BOOKS All book(s)/material(s) that were received for dropped courses must be returned to SASSO. SASSO will track and monitor all dropped courses and will notify students of which books must be returned. Failure to return dropped course books/materials may result in the possibility of removal of privileges to sell books for buyback value at the end of the term. STOLEN AND LOST BOOKS/SUPPLIES If a book or supply was stolen and the student-athlete has a police report with the books listed, he/she may take the report to the SASSO front desk and a new voucher to replace the stolen book(s) will be issued. The original textbooks will be marked as stolen. SASSO is not responsible for replacing lost books. Theft of books/supplies should be reported to the Compliance Office. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Recommended book(s)/material(s) are not covered by book scholarship. If needed, these items can be reimbursed by SASSO. SAs will be responsible for purchasing the book/item, and as usual the SA must bring the itemized receipt with a copy of the syllabus to SASSO Younkin Success Center and fill out a reimbursement form as well as a vendor maintenance form. Recommended book(s)/material(s) that have been reimbursed by SASSO must be returned to SASSO by the 1st

Monday after finals week – no exceptions. Failure to return recommended book(s)/material(s) by the 1st Monday after finals week will result in the SA no longer being allowed to be reimbursed for recommended books/materials, and possible reduction of grant-in-aid check(s).

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BOOK/SUPPLY RETURN Student-athletes will be highly encouraged to return all textbooks to Barnes & Noble located at 1598 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio, in which SAs will receive buyback value (cash) for their returns. SAs may elect to keep textbooks to serve as study aides or reading materials for future courses, their major/program, etc., but cannot sell or exchange the textbooks for anything of value or give/loan the textbooks to other students or student-athletes.

All student-athletes must return all supplies and recommended books that were reimbursed by and/or borrowed from SASSO to the SASSO Younkin Success Center office by the 1st Monday after finals week - no exceptions.

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EARNING YOUR DEGREE FAQs

How many hours do I need to take each semester? You must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student (graduate school programs may require less than 12 hours to be full-time). If you are not enrolled as a full-time student, you are ineligible to practice, compete, and receive athletic aid. It can also impact other financial aid you receive. There is an exception for your final semester. In the term you have applied to graduate, you can be enrolled in less than 12 hours provided at least one of the courses you are enrolled in is required to graduate. (International students must work with OIA to make sure they are allowed to be enrolled in less than 12 hours their final term.) How many hours do I need to take in order to graduate on time? Earning twelve hours each semester will NOT maintain eligibility or progress toward your degree. You will need to average 15 hours per semester to graduate in four years. You must be able to graduate in no more than five years. Plan on earning an average of 30-35 hours in each of the first two years, and then adjust to the requirements and sequence of your major program. What kind of courses should I take? The majority of courses you take must be applicable to your degree program. By your third year of eligibility, remedial and excessive elective courses no longer count toward the number of hours required. Take courses that are prerequisites for your intended major. Find a balance of courses for the semester that require different types of preparation and are of varying degrees of difficulty for you. Consult with your college advisor for coursework that goes toward your degree. What grades are required? EXCEED the minimum. A 2.0 GPA will maintain eligibility and may earn a degree in some majors. HOWEVER, higher minimum requirements are established by many programs (ranging from 2.5 to 3.2) for admission and graduation. You are considered to be academically ‘at risk’ by the Athletic Department if your overall GPA is below a 2.3 or semester GPA is below a 2.0. Each college has its own standards in place for determining if a student is in good academic standing with regards to GPA. What major is best for me? Your major should be one that has coursework that relates to your interests and abilities. Discuss possibilities with Exploration advisors for undecided students, advisors in colleges, upper class students who have similar interests, and athletic counselors. Utilize all resources to explore career options. Take introductory courses that apply to majors of your interest. Focus on at least two majors that might work for you. What is required for admission to a major? Colleges and programs vary in admissions requirements and procedures. You need to know: the prerequisite courses, minimum GPA, semester of admission, application deadlines, which forms to complete. Go to the college office for information for the majors you are considering. What must be done to graduate? Complete all required courses and number of credit hours, with the minimum grade point average established by the program and the college. Apply for graduation by completing appropriate forms in your college office well in advance of the semester of graduation, typically the semester before the term you graduate (ex. apply fall semester for spring semester graduation). COLLEGES VARY IN REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES. What if the course I am registering for requires permission? You will need to contact the instructor or the department prior to going online. The department, or your advisor, will need to post permission to the student database prior to visiting the web. If you do not have the permission posted prior to your contact, you will not be allowed to register for the course. Waiting until after your window opens to have permission posted causes a delay that could result in the class being filled or you being placed lower on the wait-list.

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CALCULATING YOUR GRADE-POINT AVERAGE

The Ohio State grading system assigns credit points to each grade earned based on the number of credits for the course. Points for each credit hour are as follows: A=4.0 A-=3.7 B+=3.3 B=3.0 B-=2.7 C+=2.3 C=2.0 C-=1.7 D+=1.3 D=1.0 E=0.0

Grade Point Average = Total Points Earned Total Graded Hours Attempted

EXAMPLE #2 (if you have a missing grade or incomplete)

Course Hr. Grade Points

English 1110 03 A- 11.0 (3x3.7) Psych 1100 03 B+ 9.9 (3x3.3) Math 1148 04 I 0 (4x0) PoliSci 1105 03 A 6 (3x2.0) EXP 1100 01 A 4 (1x4.0)

GPA 2.207 = 30.0 Total Points 14 Graded Hours

The University does not calculate an INCOMPLETE Grade (‘I’) until a final grade is assigned. NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an ‘I’ or missing grade is calculated as an ‘E’ until the final grade is reported by the instructor.

To calculate cumulative GPA, begin with cumulative information from a grade report or advising report, then add the semester information. BE A WINNER IN THE CLASSROOM • Attend the first class. • Read the course syllabus carefully. • Talk with the instructor the first week. • Attend Every Class! (Even if attendance is not taken or required). Remember, if you miss a class for an athletic event,

you must communicate the absence to your professor PRIOR to the absence. You are still responsible for all missed information and assignments.

• Manage your study time. • Meet with tutors and attend instructor office hours. • Ask Questions. • Communicate with the instructor during the quarter.

Be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in your learning! An active learner utilizes resources, does not rely on them.

Don’t relinquish control over your life. Make your own decisions regarding your future.

EXAMPLE #1 Course Hr. Grade Points

English 1110 03 A- 11.0 (3x3.7) Psych 1100 03 B+ 9.9 (3x3.3) Math 1148 04 B 12 (4x3.0) PoliSci 1105 03 A 6 (3x2.0) EXP 1100 01 A 4 (1x4.0)

GPA 3.071 = 43.0 Total Points 14 Graded Hours

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY – IMPORTANT TERMS

Continuing Eligibility – academic requirements that must be met on a term by term (ex. GPA) or yearly basis in order to maintain one’s eligibility to practice, compete and receive athletic aid.

Eligibility Clock – begins the first semester you are enrolled as a full-time student at any collegiate institution. You have a five-year clock in which to compete for up to four years in any particular sport. Yearly academic requirements are based upon your eligibility clock, not the number of years you have competed or received aid. (See diagram)

Full-time – enrollment in at least 12 credit hours. Some graduate school programs may require less than 12 hours.

Earned Hours - credit hours for all courses completed and passed, earning the minimum grade required for the course to satisfy a degree requirement. It does NOT include: Duplicate, non-repeatable coursework and repeatable coursework which exceeds repeatable limits; cross-listed coursework, coursework with an exclusionary clause, and coursework taken under the “Audit Option”; coursework considered remedial by the degree-granting college and/or University (Exception: remedial courses can be used toward the first 24 hours of satisfactory progress only).

Degree Credits - credit hours for courses that fulfill degree requirements. It does NOT include: Duplicate, non- repeatable coursework, repeatable coursework that exceeds repeatable limits or cross-listed coursework; coursework with an exclusionary clause and coursework taken under the “Audit option”; coursework considered remedial by the college and University and coursework, which exceeds limits, set by the degree-granting college or academic department; excessive free electives. Hour taken towards a minor or second major may not be considered degree hours. Be sure to ask your athletic academic counselor. NOTE: You must pass a minimum of 6-degree hours each academic semester.

Progress Toward Degree (PTD) – earning the required minimums of 40% (start of 3rd year), 60% (start of 4th year), or 80% (start of 5th year) of degree requirements in your declared degree program; and being on-track to complete your degree in 5 years or less.

Excessive Electives - credits that exceed the allowable free electives for the student’s specific degree program.

Exclusions - all duplicate, non-repeatable coursework, repeatable coursework exceeding repeatable limits, coursework taken with the “Audit Option”, coursework with an exclusionary clause, and all free elective coursework.

Grade Forgiveness Rule – Effective autumn semester 2015, students can petition to complete a second attempt at a course and apply grade forgiveness to their first attempt. The parameters of the Grade Forgiveness Rule are as follows: A. Undergraduate students may petition the authorized representative of the dean or director of their enrollment unit to repeat

a course and, after completing the course the second time, have the original course credit and grade excluded from the calculation of the student’s cumulative point-hour ratio, but remain on the student’s official permanent record. This action will be subject to the following conditions: a. Permission to apply this rule must be obtained by the fourth Friday of the semester or summer term (the second Friday

of a session during autumn or spring semesters, or a six- or eight-week summer session; or the first Friday of a four-week session) in which the repeated course is taken.

b. The same course may be repeated only once under this rule. c. This rule may be applied for a maximum of three courses. d. The graduate school and graduate professional colleges may formulate appropriate modifications of paragraph (A) of

this rule, subject to the approval of the council on academic affairs, and publish the rule in their bulletins. Consult your college academic advisor with any questions or click here for FAQ’s regarding the Grade Forgiveness Rule: https://registrar.osu.edu/students/grade_forgiveness_faq_081915.pdf Click here to see complete chart of academic eligibility requirements: http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/sasso/academic-progress-chart.pdf

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THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

Program Description With support from the Student Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO), the Department of Athletics, and The Ohio State University Office of Student Life, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) consists of representatives from each varsity team and has an active Executive Board that leads discussions in support of current topics and issues affecting student-athletes at The Ohio State University and nationally. The representatives act as liaisons for the 36 varsity teams, facilitating connections with the Athletic Department, SASSO, the Office of Student Life, other departments and student organizations on campus. Additionally, SAAC creates, organizes and discusses opportunities for Buckeyes to give back to the community through volunteering and special events. SAAC is recognized as an official Ohio State University student organization as defined by the Office of Student Life. Monthly meetings are held for the SAAC membership and serve to provide opportunity for the SAAC Executive Board to update the membership on current issues, SAAC-sponsored events, and university- wide programming. Additionally, monthly meetings provide opportunity for the SAAC team representatives to communicate to leadership on any current issues, concerns, or questions from their team. The purpose of SAAC is to: 1. Promote effective communications between the Athletic Department and the student-athlete population; 2. Provide student-athletes an opportunity to have input into the educational and the personal development

programs that serve the needs of today’s student–athletes; 3. To actively encourage more involvement of student-athletes in campus and community activities; 4. To design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social

responsibility, and general awareness. Membership All varsity teams at The Ohio State University have a SAAC representative (‘rep’) that acts as a liaison between their team and SAAC; selection is on a team-by-team basis. Team representatives are responsible for attending SAAC meetings and communicating updates and announcements to their team when necessary. All student-athletes are welcome to attend and fully participate in discussion of department concerns and planned activities. If you are interested in joining this group, please first express interest to your SASSO Counselor.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE PEER EDUCATORS The Student-Athlete Peer Educator group is a subgroup of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. This trained group of student-athletes focuses on educating their peers on a variety of health and wellness topics. With collaboration between the Student-Athlete Support Services Office and the Student Life Student Wellness Center, the Peer Educators complete activities such as: Present to teams and other student groups on campus regarding safe behaviors surrounding alcohol use, sexual

health, and financial wellness Meet with students one-on-one to provide resources and guidance regarding the topics listed above Plan alcohol free social events each semester Attend the annual NCAA APPLE conference Meet with coaches and sport administrators to review/discuss items such as the student-athlete code of conduct and

drug and alcohol policy If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Prince Moody in SASSO (moody.221@osu.edu).

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WOLSTEIN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Iris Wolstein and her husband, the late Bert Wolstein (2004), have been actively involved with the Ohio State athletics department for many years. The annual Bert and Iris Wolstein Classic is named in honor of the family that first brought professional soccer to Ohio in 1979. From 1979- 1988, Bert Wolstein was the owner and president of the Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Since then, the Wolstein’s support of Ohio State began with a major contribution in 2001 to the Ohio Stadium renovation project, prompting the dedication of the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Football Center in the southwest tower. Wolstein Leadership Academy The Wolstein Leadership Academy is a comprehensive program crafted to assist our student-athletes on their personal leadership journey. They will be exposed to programming that will help define who they are as a leader and develop essential leadership skills by participating in a variety of personal and professional development activities. The inaugural class of the Academy consisted of 53 student-athletes in 2015. The program has since grown, and the 2018-19 class consists of 120 student-athletes. The program consists of a 3-day, 2-night retreat with periodic meetings throughout the academic year to foster continuous leadership growth. Topics include individual strengths and personalities, motivation and motivating others, aligning values and team goals, and more.

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HUNTINGTON BUCKS GO PRO

HBGP 1.0 Bucks Go Pro is an 8-week summer internship program organized by the Department of Athletics/SASSO. In addition to gaining experience within the department or on-campus, interns attend twice weekly professional development sessions with topics ranging from “Developing Personal Brand” to “Learning to Lead.” Throughout each week, the student-athletes listen to featured guest speakers and collaborate together to work on group projects while also in their specific area internship. There are also excursions to companies & businesses in Columbus to promote professional growth.

Bucks Go Pro aims to give student-athletes valuable experience working within a university athletics department or on-campus, providing necessary experience for their desired career paths. Interns work a maximum of 180 hours and will be paid $11 hourly. Applications are available late fall and are typically due in January. Interns will be selected through an interview process by early March.

The five goals for the summer internship: 1. Provide the student-athletes with meaningful work experience in a professional setting; 2. Help enhance student-athletes' resumes; 3. Teach student-athletes how to develop a network of colleagues; 4. Expand our student-athletes' references beyond their professors and coaches; 5. Help our student-athletes be better prepared for life after college and represent Ohio State with class in their

professional endeavors.

“The ultimate goal is to supplement classroom learning with real world experience to better develop the skills needed to transition into the next phase of their life once their athletic careers are over,” Janine Oman said. Bucks Go Pro Blog 2018 http://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/bucks-go-pro/blog-2018/

HBGP 2.0 Bucks Go Pro expanded in 2018 to include off-campus internships. 17 student-athletes worked for local companies and businesses including Rockbridge, Honda, Raising Cane’s, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Ruscilli, to name a few. If interested in learning more, reach out to SASSO’s student-athlete development team. HBGP Road Trip The 2018 Bucks Go Pro expansion also included a two-day professional development road trip for mostly first-year Buckeyes. This experience provided an opportunity for 27 student-athletes to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana and explore topics such as interviewing, networking, and making their career a priority. Student-athletes visited locations and interacted with staff at NCAA Headquarters, the Indianapolis Speedway, Eli Lilly, and more during this unique experience. We hope to offer future HBGP Road Trips that will allow student-athletes to develop career readiness skills prior to entering the workforce.

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The following programs and resources are offered in support of Student Development programming:

KAPLAN TEST PREP SASSO partners with Kaplan to provide valuable study materials for the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, OAT, PCAT, and DAT. Student-athletes can participate in three types of courses: in-class, live online, and online self-paced. The program is currently operated on a first-come-first-serve basis, and enrollment is open for a two-week period at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. Contact your SASSO counselor for more information.

BUCKEYES GO INTERNATIONAL – SERVICE-LEARNING SASSO partners with external organizations to offer three international service learning trips each year. Trips provide a challenging and engaging opportunity to lead and learn through direct service experiences. Student-athletes learn the importance of reflection, social justice, active citizenship, and civic engagement while gaining new perspectives through working in diverse environments. Trips are typically held in December, May, and August; previous locations have included Costa Rica, Jamaica, Bolivia, Ecuador, Thailand, and Dominican Republic.

BUCKEYES GO INTERNATIONAL – EDUCATION ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS The Department of Athletics has a scholarship program which provides selected students with funding to participate in an OSU sponsored study abroad experience. Applications are accepted during fall semester. Talk to your SASSO Counselor to get more information or attend one of the information sessions. RESUME ASSISTANCE Need help getting started on a resume? You can schedule an appointment with LaToya Farris (farris.97@osu.edu) or Brittany Savko (savko.7@osu.edu) to gain assistance and referrals for career readiness. Check out http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/sasso/spec-rel/sadp-professional.html for links to a variety of career resources.

CAREER MANAGEMENT In addition to resume guidance, LaToya Farris in SASSO can assist with all of your career related needs. Job search strategies, interviewing and internships are all important topics to address. It is never too early to prepare for your future (farris.97@osu.edu).

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS There are opportunities for student-athletes to apply or be nominated for scholarships that can help pay for postgraduate or professional school studies. Talk to your SASSO counselor about your interest in postgraduate study and check out http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/sasso/spec-rel/sadp-academic.html

STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER The Student Wellness Center promotes the wellness of OSU students and their communities. They provide a wide variety of resources for students. Check out their website: http://swc.osu.edu/

STUDENT ADVOCACY CENTER The Student Advocacy Center is committed to assisting students in cutting through campus bureaucracy. Its purpose is to empower students to overcome obstacles to their growth both inside and outside the classroom, and to help them maximize their educational experience while pursuing their degrees at The Ohio State University. http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/advocacy/

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES Student Legal Services is a non-profit law office employing full-time licensed Ohio attorneys and other legal professionals who support student success by providing confidential legal assistance and advocacy. The services offered are designed to assist students in resolving issues in areas otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain legal services at affordable prices. Examples of some of the legal issues covered are lease reviews, subleasing, traffic offenses, underage alcohol, credit card issues, and identity theft. Must have paid SLS fee for the academic year to use services. http://studentlegal.osu.edu/

CHAPTER THREE: Athletic Compliance

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ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE LOCATION: Fawcett Center, 9th Floor, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: (614) 292-2681 Fax: (614) 292-0199 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm WEBSITE: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/compliance/

The Athletic Compliance Office is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that educates its constituents, including student-athletes, about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Big Ten, and institutional rules. Our goal is to create a “compliance conscience” within the University and throughout the community. Maintaining a commitment to compliance ensures institutional control over the Department of Athletics and furthers the mission of The Ohio State University. WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE A COMPLIANCE CONSCIENCE STUDENT-ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITY

1. Know the rules – pay attention in your meetings, read your planner and handbook. If you are unsure, ask! 2. Follow the rules – following the rules is the only way to protect your eligibility. 3. Register your employment with the Athletic Compliance Office and keep documentation of your earnings. 4. Do not participate in any gambling activities. 5. Notify the Athletic Compliance Office before purchasing a car and register your car with the Athletic Compliance

Office. 6. Educate your friends and family about the rules; their actions can affect your eligibility! 7. Know who your friends are – do not associate with those who participate in gambling or other impermissible or

unlawful activities. 8. File your FAFSA – you may qualify for a Pell Grant or the Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund. 9. Stay in control of your academic eligibility – regularly check with your SASSO and college advisor to ensure you are

academically eligible. 10. Do not accept extra benefits or preferential treatment – those who offer you extra benefits are not looking out for

your best interests and are often looking to take advantage of your status as a student-athlete.

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ATHLETICS GRANT-IN-AID WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID (ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP)? Athletic grant-in-aid (AGIA) may cover up to the full cost of attendance. You are not eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics if you receive financial aid that is greater than the cost of attendance. Please be sure to contact the Athletic Compliance Office if you are or are planning to receive a non-athletics scholarship – this includes other scholarships offered by Ohio State and scholarships from outside organizations. ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID (AGIA): • Athletic aid is awarded using the Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid (“tender”). • Tenders can be issued for a percentage of these costs or pay a specific portion of these costs (e.g., tuition and books). • Academic year tenders must be signed by the first day of autumn semester classes.

AGIA COVERS: • Tuition and fees • Room and board • Required course-related books • Miscellaneous expenses

AGIA DOES NOT COVER: • COTA fee • Student Health Insurance • Extra amounts you have requested on your BuckID • Single room charge • Taxes on room and board • Other fees, including transportation and parking fines, lock change fees and room damages

HOW DO I GET MY ROOM & BOARD STIPEND? All student-athletes should set-up direct deposit through Buckeye Link in order to have off-campus scholarship funds deposited directly into individual bank accounts.

SUMMER SCHOOL GRANT-IN-AID Summer school grant-in-aid may only be awarded to student-athletes who received athletics aid during the previous academic year and who carried to completion full-time course loads for each term enrolled during the previous academic year or who will be a first-time recipient of athletics aid the following academic year.

NCAA rules do not require that athletics aid to be distributed in the same proportion during the summer as during the academic year. However, this aid is not guaranteed by The Ohio State University Athletics Department.

FIFTH-YEAR EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY GRANT-IN-AID If you have completed your competition eligibility and have not received your degree within four years after your initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, you may request a fifth year of athletic aid.

Exhausted Eligibility aid is not guaranteed by The Ohio State University Athletics Department.

Each student-athlete will be reviewed on an individual basis after completing the Exhausted Eligibility Grant-in-Aid Request form, obtaining the appropriate signatures of support, and submitting it to the Athletic Compliance Office by the due date printed on the form.

Application forms are available in SASSO and the Athletic Compliance Office.

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NCAA STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND STIPEND Student-athletes who need financial assistance can apply for the NCAA Student Assistance Fund (SAF) stipend. Contact the Athletic Compliance Office at 614-292-2681 for more information or to obtain an application. ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO COVER:

The cost of your Ohio State parking permit provided you have a registered automobile with the Compliance Office and you save your receipt;

The cost of one graduate school entrance exam fee (e.g., MCAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT); and/or

Family emergencies.

ALL PELL-ELIGIBLE STUDENT-ATHLETES (EXCEPT NON-QUALIFIERS IN THEIR INITIAL YEAR OF RESIDENCE) ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO COVER:

$500 per academic year (minus taxes if international student-athlete).

Cost of expendable academic course supplies and rental of nonexpendable supplies (such as computer equipment or cameras) that are required of all students enrolled in the course.

Medical and dental costs not covered by another insurance program. This includes premiums for optional medical insurance, hearing aids, vision therapy, and off-campus psychological counseling.

Travel expenses or costs associated with student-athlete or family emergencies.

WHAT CAN’T I USE SAF FUNDING FOR?

Financing any portion of an institutional grant-in-aid that could have been awarded to you (i.e., the money cannot be used to pay for tuition/fees, room, board, or required books).

Entertainment expenses.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M PELL ELIGIBLE?

If you’re a domestic student-athlete, you must be receiving countable athletically-related financial assistance and have demonstrated financial need as determined by completion for the FAFSA. You will need to file your FAFSA each academic year to determine Pell eligibility.

If you’re an international student-athlete, you must demonstrate financial need. Contact the Compliance Office to obtain a copy of the International NCAA SAOF Application, which you and your parents will need to complete. You will need to complete the International NCAA SAOF Application each academic year to demonstrate financial need.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

When you get a job/internship that is paid or unpaid, you are responsible for: • Registering your employment with the Compliance Office prior to starting the job; and • Providing the Compliance Office with a final pay stub or earnings verification form.

You may only be paid for work actually performed and be paid the going rate for the job performed.

You cannot be paid in any way based on your athletics skill, reputation or fame.

You are not allowed to perform “casual labor” (e.g., babysitting, house sitting, mowing lawns) for boosters, your coaches, and athletic staff members.

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BOOSTERS AND EXTRA BENEFITS There are rules that govern your interaction with boosters. Once an individual is identified as a booster, they remain a booster forever. Receiving benefits from a booster may render you ineligible. It is important to note that boosters may think they are helping you; but, anyone who offers to help you or your family and friends by providing impermissible benefits may hurt you by jeopardizing your eligibility. A booster is an individual who: • Joins or participates in Ohio State’s various Athletic Department booster groups (e.g., sport specific “friends of” groups); • Makes or has made any financial contributions to Ohio State; • Holds or has ever held season tickets; • Has provided or arranged employment for student-athletes; • Contributes to the Athletics Department or its booster organizations (e.g., Buckeye Club); • Has been involved in the recruitment of a prospect; • Has provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their friends or relatives; • Has a guardianship role over a student-athlete (e.g., parent or legal guardian); or • Promotes Ohio State Athletics in any way. You cannot receive a benefit from an individual if: • The relationship between you or your parents and the individual providing the benefits started because of your

participation in athletics or your reputation as an athlete; • The relationship began after you became a prospect; • The relationship began after you earned a reputation for being an athlete; or • The pattern of providing benefits increased after you earned a reputation for being an athlete. EXTRA BENEFITS: As an Ohio State student-athlete, you and your family and friends cannot accept extra benefits. Examples of extra benefits that you, your family or friends cannot accept are: • Cash, loans of money, use of a credit card. • Signing or cosigning a loan. • Any tangible gifts, including birthday or holiday gifts. • Free or discounted meals. • Free or discounted goods (e.g., clothing, vehicles, electronics). • Free or discounted services (e.g., dry cleaning, haircuts, cell phones, long distance calls). • Free or discounted entertainment (e.g., movie tickets, professional sports tickets). • Assistance paying bills (e.g., utility bills, rent payments, telephone, or cell phone bills). • Transportation or the use of an automobile. • Special finance and/or credit arrangements. • Arranged employment for your family or friends. • Free or reduced cost housing for any length of time. • Improper academic assistance (e.g., provision of exam answers, constructing significant parts of writing assignments,

etc.). What happens if you, your friends or relatives accept an extra benefit? • You are immediately ineligible to compete. • We may request reinstatement of your eligibility from the NCAA, but you may be withheld from competition. • Potential negative publicity for you, your family, your team, and The Ohio State University. AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATIONS: You must register your vehicle at the beginning of each academic year if you are bringing it on-campus. Also, you must notify the Athletic Compliance Office prior to purchasing a vehicle. If you will be test-driving a vehicle in excess of 12 hours or overnight, or if you will have a loaner vehicle for a period of 48 hours or more because of maintenance/repairs being performed on your vehicle, you also most notify the Athletic Compliance .

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COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS AND TICKET BENEFITS NCAA RULE: • You may receive up to four complimentary admissions to each home and away contest in the sport in which you are

eligible to participate, regardless of whether you actually compete in the contest. • You, your friends, and your family cannot accept money, other benefits, or items of value in exchange for your

complimentary admissions. Doing so is considered an extra benefit and will render you ineligible to compete. • Individuals on your complimentary admissions list are required to present proper identification in order to be admitted. If

a name is not on your list, that person will not be admitted into the event.

WHO CAN’T RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS? You may not give your complimentary admissions to any of the following groups of people: • Agents or agents’ runners. • Athletics representatives (i.e., boosters, student-athlete employers, car dealers, donors, Athletic Committee

members). • Prospects or recruits. • Instructors, tutors, mentors, professors, teaching assistants, academic advisors and academic unit staff. • Requests of Ohio State coaches, their family or friends. • Athletic Department staff members. • Requests of Athletics Department staff members, their family or friends. • Media. • Service Providers (restaurant and bar owners, barbers, clothing stores, etc.) • Public officials. HOW DO I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS? If you wish to purchase additional tickets, you must follow the same procedure as the general student body. You may not sell these tickets either.

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YOUR ROLE IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS BUCKEYE EXPECTATIONS During an official or unofficial visit, you are a source of information about our campus, the athletic experience and, by example, the type of student-athlete that Buckeyes are expected to be. If you are asked by your coach or any member of the Athletic Department staff to host a prospective student-athlete, it is expected that you carefully adhere to the NCAA rules. It is also expected that you treat yourself and others with respect. Have fun with the prospect, but remember to be responsible and safe. OFFICIAL VISITS BY PROSPECTS Student Host Instructions • As a student host, you are provided with up to $40 for each day the prospect is on campus. This money is for entertainment

purposes only, and cannot be used to buy souvenirs or memorabilia (e.g., T-shirts, hats). • Entertainment of a prospect, and his or her parents or spouse, may be provided at a scale comparable to normal student

life. The entertainment can occur on campus or within a 30-mile radius of campus. It is not permissible to entertain other relatives or friends of a prospect at any site.

• You can be provided with a complimentary admission to accompany your prospect to a campus athletic event. • If you are co-hosting a prospect with another student-athlete, only one of you may be given money to entertain; the others

must pay their own way. • The Ohio State University, a staff member, or a booster may not provide you or the prospect with use of a vehicle during

an official visit.

OTHER CONTACT WITH PROSPECTS • An unofficial visit is made at the prospect’s expense. While on-campus for an unofficial visit, you can talk to prospects

and spend time with them. However, expenses beyond complimentary admission to a campus athletic event are not permitted.

• Aside from official visits, off-campus, in-person contacts between you and a prospect are permissible only if such contacts are incidental and do not occur at the direction of a coaching staff member for recruiting purposes.

• Communicating with a prospect via email, letter, or phone is only permissible if it is not done at the direction of a coach or financed by Ohio State or its boosters.

Details of the Athletic Department Recruiting Policy and Expectations of Conduct can be found in Chapter 5 of the Student-Athlete Handbook.

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TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

The mission of The Ohio State University Department of Athletics (Ohio State Athletics) is to foster a culture that develops student-athletes through success in academics and competition to achieve excellence in life. This mission serves as a starting point for the commitment that Ohio State Athletics and its sport programs have made to excel on the playing field, in the classroom, and in the community. Ohio State Athletics’ transfer philosophy is designed to further the Department’s commitment by facilitating a policy that meets the requirements prescribed by NCAA Bylaws 13.1.1.3 and 14.5.5.2.10 which specify that institutions shall grant or deny a student-athlete’s request to contact and use the one-time transfer exception within seven (7) business days of the institution’s written receipt of such a request. Student-athletes are strongly encouraged to discuss their transfer with the coaching staff prior to requesting a transfer from the University. This policy has been reviewed and approved by the University.

The policy of Ohio State Athletics is to provide the head coach with the discretion to deny requests for permission to contact.

The head coach has the discretion to deny the use of the one-time transfer exception. In the event that a head coach denies the one-time transfer exception, the student-athlete will be provided a hearing conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside the athletics department upon written request.

PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING A PERISSION TO CONATACT If a student-athlete wishes to contact another institution, the following policies and procedures must be followed: 1. The student-athlete must make a written request for permission to contact another institution. This request must be sent

or delivered to the sport specific compliance office contact. If a coach or other Ohio State staff member receives the request, they shall send/deliver the written request to the compliance office. NOTE: “Written Request” for purposes of this policy shall include handwritten or typed letters signed and dated sent via regular mail, fax, or hand delivered, as well as emails from the student-athlete's Ohio State University email account; however, a written request does not include text messages or any other form of social media message.

2. Upon receipt of such a written request, the compliance office will follow-up with the sport AD and the Head Coach to

determine what consent and/or release, if any, will be given to the student-athlete.

NOTE: Permission to contact does not constitute withdrawal from the team. However, if you request permission to contact another institution, your head coach may choose to cut or dismiss you from your team. Ohio State will honor your athletics grant-in-aid agreement (athletics scholarship) to the extent required by NCAA legislation, but you may no

longer be able to participate in your sport at Ohio State.

3. A decision regarding the request shall be made no later than seven (7) business days after the request is received; and

the student-athlete shall be issued a written response by the compliance office denying, approving, or partially

approving the request within the seven (7) business day period. NOTE: The seven (7) business day period

commences the first day after the receipt of the request and the period does not include weekends or national holidays.

If Ohio State fails to respond to a student-athlete’s written request within seven (7) business days the request for permission to contact shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission or release to the student-athlete.

RIGHT TO APPEAL: Bylaw 13.1.1.3.1 grants student-athletes the right to appeal any denial of a request to contact. An appeal is a one-time opportunity and the decision of the Committee shall be final.

1. A student-athlete may appeal a denial or partial granting of a request by providing a written request [see the definition of

“written request” above] to the compliance office within ten (10) business days of receipt of the denial letter;

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Faculty Athletics Representative chairs the appeal hearing and votes only if the panel is deadlocked. No Athletics

Department personnel shall be part of the hearing panel.

3. In addition to the FAR and the panel members, the appealing student-athlete, representative(s) from the Athletic Department (the student-athlete’s coach, Sport Administrator, and/or the Athletic Director or his designee), University

counsel, Athletic Compliance and relevant witnesses may attend the hearing.

a) The student-athlete shall be provided the opportunity to actively participate [e.g. in person, via telephone], during

the hearing;

b) The student-athlete may have a non-participating representative accompany him or her to the appeal hearing; and Absent the approval of the Faculty Athletics Representative and the Vice Provost of Student Affairs or his designee,

no other individuals shall be permitted to attend the hearing.

4. The appealing student-athlete may select one of the following appellate hearings: a) Staggered Hearing: The student-athlete will address the panel members and present his or her case. Thereafter,

the student-athlete will leave the room and the head coach will present his or her case to the panel members or;

b) Concurrent Hearing: The student-athlete and the head coach will both be present while the hearing takes place.

Both parties will be allowed to present his or her case to the panel members in the presence of the other party.

If Ohio State fails to conduct the hearing or provide written results within fifteen (15) business days of the request for a hearing, the request for permission to contact shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide the written permission to contact to the student-athlete.

RIGHT TO APPEAL DENIAL OF THE ONE-TIME TRANSFER EXCEPTION If a permission to contact is granted and the head coach subsequently denies the use of the one-time transfer exception, the procedures to appeal the head coach decision shall follow those prescribed above for the permission to contact. If Ohio State fails to respond to a student-athlete’s written request within seven (7) business days, or fails to conduct the hearing or provide written results within fifteen (15) business days of the request for a hearing, the request for the one-time transfer release shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission or release to the student-athlete.

AMATEURISM You are no longer an amateur and are ineligible in a sport if you ever: • Take pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in a sport; • Use your athletic skill for pay; • Compete/agree to compete for a professional athletics team; • Allow your name, picture, or image to be sold (e.g., you cannot provide autographed items to a memorabilia dealer); • Receive pay for endorsing a commercial product/service; or • Allow a coach, agent, your parents, or any other individual market your athletic ability to a professional team.

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AGENTS BASIC RULES You, your relatives or friends may not: • Accept money, transportation, or other benefits from an agent or “runner;” • Agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent now or in the future; • Agree orally or in writing to have an agent or “runner” market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport now or in

the future; • Receive benefits or preferential treatment (e.g., loans with deferred payback) because of your reputation, skill, or

potential as a professional athlete; and • Retain professional services for personal reasons at less than the normal charge.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO ABIDE BY THE AFOREMENTIONED RULES? • Lose your amateur status for the purposes of intercollegiate athletics eligibility; and • Declared immediately ineligible to compete.

WHICH AGENTS CAN WRITE TO YOU? • Agents that are registered with the Ohio State Athletics Department; and • Agents that are registered with the State of Ohio.

For more information about agents, please read the NCAA Agent Student-Athlete Guide

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM WHAT IS THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM? If you’re interested in pursuing an athletic career upon leaving Ohio State, the Professional Sports Education Program can

provide you with practical information, learning opportunities, and services to help you make an educated decision when considering your future in athletics. The Professional Sports Education Program is a service provided by the Department of Athletics in conjunction with Ohio State’s Professional Sports Counseling Panel (PSCP). Please contact the Athletic Compliance Office if this is something that you are interested in pursuing.

WHAT SERVICES WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM? Professional Sports Resource Center o Located in the Athletic Compliance Office o Includes agent information (registration status, credentials, client list, and services), sample contracts, draft and salary

reports, sport-specific information, directories, and other relevant reference materials Consultation Services o Speak confidentially with the Professional Sports Counseling Panel and your family. The Panel will provide independent

advice and support concerning a future professional athletics career.

Interested in learning more about the Professional Sports Education Program? Contact the Athletic Compliance Office or visit the “Agents” page on the Athletic Compliance website.

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SPORTS WAGERING & POINT SHAVING Sports wagering is a serious problem and can have tragic consequences for a student-athlete who may be tempted to engage in such activities. NCAA rules prohibit you, your coaches, and all athletic department staff members from wagering on any sport sponsored by the NCAA, including at the amateur and professional level.

WHAT CONSTITUTES SPORTS WAGERING AND POINT SHAVING? • Sports pools and fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize (cash, item

of value, etc.); • Placing a sports wager on the internet or through an app; • Placing a bet with your co-workers, family members, or friends; • Placing a bet for a non-monetary item of value (dinner, t-shirt, etc.); • Purposely affecting the outcome of a game or contest in which you are involved (e.g., point shaving); and • Providing information about a team or student-athlete(s) to anyone who places bets on college or professional sports.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M CAUGHT SPORTS WAGERING AND/OR POINT SHAVING? • The first time you are caught sports wagering, you may lose eligibility for a minimum of one year of competition and will

be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition. • If you are caught sports wagering a second time, you will permanently lose all remaining eligibility in all sports. Remember: the amount of the bet does not matter! For more information, check out http://www.NCAA.org

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ETHICAL CONDUCT BASIC RULES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT • You must compete with honesty and sportsmanship at all times. • You are ineligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. • Student-athletes, coaches and all Athletic Department staff members are required to report potential violations of

NCAA rules. • Information you report to the Athletics Athletic Compliance Office concerning potential violations will be kept in strict

confidence.

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF “UNETHICAL CONDUCT”? • Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of possible NCAA rules violations; • Knowing involvement in arranging fraudulent academic credit or false transcripts for a prospective or enrolled student-

athlete; • Knowing involvement in offering or providing a prospective or enrolled student-athlete an improper recruiting

inducement, extra benefit, or financial aid; and • Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or Ohio State false or misleading information concerning your involvement or

knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of NCAA rules.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M FOUND IN VIOLATION OF NCAA RULES OR EXHIBIT UNETHICAL CONDUCT? Enrolled student-athletes found in violation of NCAA rules or unethical conduct will be ineligible for further intercollegiate

competition, subject to an appeal to the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Staff for restoration of eligibility.

REPORTING POTENTIAL NCAA RULES As a student-athlete, you are responsible and held accountable for any violation of NCAA rules in which you are involved,

and are responsible for reporting such violations. Further, you should report all potential NCAA rules violations that you witness to the Athletics Compliance Office.

For more information about NCAA rules violations and unethical conduct, contact the Athletic Compliance Office or visit the “Ethical Conduct” page on the Athletic Compliance website.

CHAPTER FOUR: Sports Performance and

Resources

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ATHLETIC TRAINING MISSION STATEMENT We foster a culture that provides the opportunity to develop our student-athletes through success in academics and competition to achieve excellence in life. Our values include integrity, education, people, excellence, respect, innovation, community, and tradition

OBJECTIVES To create an environment where all student athletes involved in the intercollegiate athletic program at Ohio State receive the best medical care possible. We will educate and encourage student athletes and coaches about strategies and habits that promote a healthy lifestyle now and for a lifetime. Comply with University, NCAA, and Big Ten Conference guidelines regarding medical care coverage for intercollegiate athletics. We will assist athletic training students in becoming competent in the field of athletic training and to help them pursue a career in sports medicine. And provide an environment that will encourage continuing education and growth in the field of sports medicine for all staff, graduate assistants, and athletic training students.

SPORTS MEDICINE AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY The sports medicine staff includes a team of physicians who are orthopedic surgeons and family practice physicians trained in sports medicine. Our consultants include: specialized orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, physical therapists, dentists, optometrists, registered dietitians and licensed psychologists.

The Ohio State University Medical Center is a large, multi-disciplined, level one trauma center. This system provides all necessary medical care featuring many specialists and diagnostic services. Our goal is to provide top quality medical care in a reasonable time frame. In most instances, we are able to evaluate student-athletes in our athletic training rooms on a daily basis.

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS Our six athletic training rooms are staffed with certified athletic trainers to provide health care for the student-athletes who work out of the facility. The Athletic Department has 19 full time staff athletic trainers and nine certified athletic training interns who are ultimately responsible for the health and well-being of all student-athletes on campus. The Internship positions in Athletic Training at The Ohio State University emphasize the clinical care, administrative and teaching aspects of the athletic training profession. Certified Interns are assigned to one of the various athletic training rooms on campus to provide supervision of teams and the athletic training students that work out of their assigned facility.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENTS Ohio State offers an Undergraduate Curriculum program in Athletic Training. Each sport has at least one athletic training student who will assist in caring for the student-athlete under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer as part of their educational experience.

REHABILITATION Each athletic training facility has equipment and athletic training staff that will coordinate both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation as needed. The athletic training staff will communicate with the coaching staff as well as the Strength & Conditioning staff to update them on progress and status of rehab.

COORDINATED SERVICES - NUTRITION The Department of Athletics has a team of registered dieticians who work with our athletic teams. These individuals are assigned to individual athletic training rooms. They will consult with individuals or teams who desire to eat better to improve overall health as well as to enhance performance. Student-athletes can schedule appointments through his or her athletic trainer.

COORDINATED SERVICES - PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Athletics has the benefit of psychological services for our athletic teams. These three individuals are highly visible to our teams and assist the student-athlete with enhancing athletic performance, college adjustments and other life problems. Appointments are made by the student-athlete and confidentiality is guaranteed. Referrals from coaches and other support staff are encouraged.

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DRUG TESTING The OSU Department of Athletics is committed to random, mandatory drug testing in addition to required NCAA and Big Ten testing programs. All “street” drugs and performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids are included in the testing program.

Student-athletes must sign drug testing consent forms at the beginning of the school year. If/when the student-athlete is selected they are required to submit to the drug test as directed. Failure to comply will result in immediate suspension from practice and competition.

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SPORTS NUTRITION MISSION STATEMENT

The Ohio State Sport Nutrition department’s mission is to make nutrition the foundation of student athlete success using evidence-based practices in assessment, education and targeted nutrition interventions to optimize performance both

athletically and academically, prevent injury and enhance overall health and long term wellbeing SPORTS NUTRITION GOALS As Registered Dietitians (RD), it is our primary goal to provide high quality nutrition intervention to promote student- athletes’ health and wellbeing as well as high achieving academic and athletic performance. Educate on nutrition habits for long-term health inside and outside of the athletic environment Educate and aid student-athletes in optimal performance nutrition Provide guidance to use healthy eating for body composition and weight management

SERVICES Personalized, one-on-one or team nutrition counseling for the following: Medical Nutrition Therapy: o Anemia o Food allergies o Female athlete triad o Dysfunctional and disordered eating o Weight management o Injury recovery o Chronic or acute disease states (i.e. IBS, Crohn’s, celiac, diabetes, lupus, lactose intolerant, etc.) Laboratory Services o iDXA bone density and body composition scanning o Resting metabolic rate Performance Nutrition Therapy: o Pre-event, during and recovery nutrition strategies o Hydration o Muscle cramping o Fatigue o Weight management o Travel nutrition o Competition day fueling o Supplement evaluation o Training table development and management o Fueling to meet the demands of the collegiate athletic and academic environment Lifestyle Nutrition: o Healthy dining hall strategies and dining hall tours o Cooking classes, cooking demonstrations o Grocery planning and store tours o Healthy eating around holidays, vacations or break Educational materials: o Sports Nutrition Manual o Topic-based educational handouts o Team nutrition presentations o Weekly or monthly continuing nutrition talks o Posters for athletic facilities o Team nutrition email blasts o Digital resources (Twitter: @BucksCompete, Pinterest: OSU Sports Nutrition) o Taste test demos REFERRAL POLICY

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Our Sports Nutrition team works closely with the Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs), team physicians and strength coaches. The sports dietitian keeps sensitive medical and personal information confidential, disclosing only pertinent information among the athletic medicine team as necessary.

Student-athletes can set up a nutrition appointment by directly contacting their team’s sports dietitian via email, text or face to face contact or through a referral their athletic trainer who will contact us with detailed relevant medical info via email, text or face to face contact.

BUCKEYE FUEL ZONES Buckeye Fuel Zones are state of the art nutrition stations where student athletes can obtain optimal fueling choices prior to and post practice. Student Athlete Expectations: o This nutrition supplementation is based on the honor system. If this is abused, team or individual privileges will be

removed. Remember, YOUR access is directly associated with YOUR BuckID or key fob. o We will closely monitor Fuel Zone and provide education for sport-specific recommendations. o Food items are to supplement activity, NOT for personal groceries, feeding roommates or friends, or late night snacks. o Team access will be limited to 90 minutes before and after your primary practice block (1 practice per day). o Student-athletes may visit Fuel Zone pre- and post- workout only. o Access is based around practice schedule provided by coaching staff o If practice times vary, coaches will be responsible for organizing access to Fuel Zone For questions/concerns about Fuel Zone, team schedule or student-athlete schedule, please discuss this with team Sports Nutritionist.

SPORTS DIETITIANS

Sarah Wick, RD CSSD LD has over 30 years of experience working as a clinical dietician in the sports nutrition and fitness. Currently Board Certified in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Dietetics from OSU and was later certified as an Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine. She is also a certified Intuitive Therapist for disordered eating and eating disorders. Sarah is a member of the American Dietetic Association and its Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition Practice with a certification from the American Dietetic Association as a Weight Management Trainer. She is a Veteran Professional member of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetic Association. Sarah's passion and focus is sports nutrition and weight management. She has worked with athletes ranging from PGA, NHL, and NBA professional athletes to amateur athletes. Sarah is the Director of Sports Nutrition for Ohio State Athletics and works specifically with M/W Golf, M/W Tennis, M/W Cheer/Dance and all high needs/eating disorders. In addition, she supervises/mentors the sports nutrition graduate interns working with M/W Ice Hockey, M/W Pistol and Rifle, Varsity/Novice Rowing, M/W Swimming and Diving, Synchronized Swimming, M/W Track & Field and Cross Country, and M/W Volleyball. M/W lacrosse, M/W soccer, M/W basketball, M Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Softball, and Baseball. Contact: wick.33@osu.edu

Nicole Jontony RD CSSD LD is a registered, licensed dietitian, specializing in sports nutrition. An Ohio State graduate, she majored in Medical Dietetics, completing both her bachelor's degree and dietetic internship. While at OSU, Nicole competed as a 4-year member and 2-time captain of the Varsity Women's Gymnastics team. As part of the OSU Sports Nutrition team, Nicole specifically works with M/W basketball, M/W Gymnastics and wrestling. Contact: Jontony.2@osu.edu

Sean McMickle RD CSSD LD completed his undergraduate degree in Dietetics at The Ohio State University and completed his Dietetic Internship at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital near Chicago, Illinois. While a student at Ohio State, Sean worked as a certified personal trainer at the RPAC and gained valuable sports nutrition experience as an intern for Sarah Wick. In addition to a rigorous clinical curriculum with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sean completed a research project, which determined the incidence of fungemia in parenteral nutrition patients at Hines VA. Sean is excited to apply his clinical and sports nutrition background to helping athletes reach their peak performance and is proud to be a member of the Ohio State Sports Nutrition team. Sean is specifically working with the football team. Contact: McMickle.2@osu.edu

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SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Link: http://sportsmedicine.osu.edu/ourteam/sport_psych/ Blog: http://u.osu.edu/sportpsychology WHAT ARE SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES? Sport psychologists provide mental health counseling and mental skills training. Typical mental health issues include anxiety, depression, and recovering from injury. Mental skills for athletic and academic performance include energy management, goal-setting, focus, imagery, and team-building. Student-athletes face tremendous pressure on and off of the field, and sport psychology helps student-athletes respond to this pressure more effectively. WHO ARE THE SPORT PSYCHOLOGISTS? Jen Carter, Ph.D. Dr. Carter has worked as a sport psychologist for OSU Athletics for 13 years. She provides mental health and performance psychology counseling to OSU student-athletes, road warriors, sports medicine patients, and individuals in the community. Dr. Carter also has a specialty in body image and eating disorders. As a former college swimmer and volleyball player, she loves the growth and excitement of the college years, particularly the pursuit of excellence in athletics. Jamey Houle, Ph.D. Dr. Houle has been a sport psychologist with OSU Athletics for 2 years. He provides mental health and performance enhancement to OSU and community athletes and non-athletes. Dr. Houle was a gymnast for 18 years. At The Ohio State University, he was an All-American on the floor exercise, and was part of the teams that won the 2001 NCAA team championship, and the 2001 and 2002 Big Ten team championships. He has also worked with student-athletes at Maryland, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Wisconsin. Steve Graef, Ph.D. As a former OSU student-athlete himself, Dr. Graef personally recognizes the ups and downs associated with maintaining school, sport and life, and is committed to helping others manage their mental health. He works primarily with OSU student-athletes and collaborates with other campus resources to ensure consistent and quality care throughout the university and greater Columbus communities. HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT? Student-athletes can schedule by calling OSU Sports Medicine at 614-293-3600 or contacting a sport psychologist directly. Individual sessions are confidential and can be worked around your busy schedule for your convenience. Sessions last 30-60 minutes, and you should arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled session time to register and complete initial paperwork.

LOCATION: OSU Wexner Medical Center Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43202, 614-293-3600 CONTACT: Jen Carter, PhD. 614-685-1934 (office) 614-395-2853 (cell phone) Carter.270@osu.edu Steve Graef, PhD. 614-306-3806 (cell phone) Graef.7@osu.edu Jamey Houle, PhD. 614-688-8993 (office) 860-983-3692 (cell phone) Houle.10@osu.edu

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CONCUSSION EDUCATION

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SICKLE CELL EDUCATION

CHAPTER FIVE: University Policies

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UNIVERSITY STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT The code of student conduct is established to foster and protect the core missions of the university, to foster the scholarly and civic development of the university’s students in a safe and secure learning environment, and to protect the people, properties and processes that support the university and its missions. The core missions of the university are research, teaching and learning, and service. Preservation of academic freedom and free and open exchange of ideas and opinions for all members of the university are central to these missions. The code applies to the on-campus conduct of all students and registered student organizations. The code also applies to the off-campus conduct of students and registered student organizations in direct connection with: A. A professional practice assignment; B. Academic course requirements, such as internships, field trips, or student teaching; C. Any activity supporting pursuit of a degree, such as research at another institution; D. Any activity sponsored, conducted, or authorized by the university or by registered student organizations; E. Any activity that causes substantial destruction of property belonging to the university or members of the university

community or causes serious harm to the health or safety of members of the university community; or F. Any activity in which a police report has been filed, a summons or indictment has been issued, or an arrest has

occurred for a crime of violence. Students continue to be subject to city, state, and federal laws while at the university, and violations of those laws may also constitute violations of the code. In such instances, the university may proceed with university disciplinary action under the code independently of any criminal proceeding involving the same conduct and may impose sanctions for violation of the code even if such criminal proceeding is not yet resolved or is resolved in the student’s favor.

Go to the Student Life website: http://studentlife.osu.edu/resource_csc.asp for the complete text of The Ohio State University Student Code of Conduct.

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE: OSU SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY As defined in the University's Code of Student Conduct 3335-23-04 (C), sexual misconduct is: Physical contact or other non-physical conduct of a sexual nature in the absence of clear, knowing and voluntary consents, including but not limited to:

1. Non-consensual sexual intercourse, defined as any sexual penetration (anal, oral, or vaginal), however slight, with any body part or object by any person upon any person without consent.

2. Non-consensual sexual contact, defined as any intentional sexual touching, with any body part or object by any person upon any person without consent.

3. Sexual exploitation, defined as taking non-consensual, unjust or abusive sexual advantage of another. Examples include, but are not limited to, prostituting another student, non-consensual video or audio-taping of sexual activity, going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as knowingly allowing another to surreptitiously watch otherwise consensual sexual activity), engaging in non-consensual voyeurism, and knowingly transmitting or exposing another person to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) without the knowledge of the person.

4. Sexual harassment, as defined in applicable university policy. 5. Indecent exposure, defined as the exposure of the private or intimate parts of the body in a lewd manner in public or in

private premises when the accused may be readily observed. 6. For the purposes of this rule, consent shall be defined as the act of knowingly and affirmatively agreeing to engage in a

sexual activity. Consent must be voluntary. An individual cannot consent who is substantially impaired by any drug or intoxicant; or who has been compelled by force, threat of force, or deception; or who is unaware that the act is being committed; or whose ability to consent is impaired because of a mental or physical condition; or who is coerced by supervisory or disciplinary authority. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Prior sexual activity or relationship does not, in and of itself, constitute consent.

The above provisions represent Ohio State's policy on sexual misconduct; however, there may be additional Code of Student Conduct charges or violations related to sexual violence. A charged student should review the entire Code of Student Conduct upon being charged. For more information on sexual misconduct please visit https://hr.osu.edu/public/documents/policy/policy115.pdf

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Sexual harassment is prohibited at The Ohio State University. • This policy applies to all of OSU. It covers students and all types of employees. Because the university’s commitment to

an environment free of prohibited discrimination includes freedom from sexual harassment by vendors, contractors, volunteers, and third parties acting as agents for the university, this policy also applies to them.

• This policy does not infringe upon free speech or other civil rights of any individual or group. These rights are protected by law and the university’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.

• This policy enables the university to comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits the university from discriminating on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities.

• Sexual harassment is prohibited at The Ohio State University. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical or verbal

conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual violence when it meets any of the following: • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or

academic status. • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions

affecting such individual. • Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance

or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for working, learning, or living on campus. Sexual harassment can occur between any individuals associated with the university, e.g., an employee and a supervisor; coworkers; faculty members; a faculty, staff member, or student and a customer, vendor, or contractor; students; or a student and a faculty member.

Each situation must be considered in context to determine if sexual harassment has occurred. Conduct must be severe or pervasive in order to create a hostile environment; conduct may be inappropriate, unprofessional, offensive, or hurtful, yet not be harassment under this policy. The more severe the harassment, the less a pattern of harassment must be present. Conduct alleged to constitute harassment is evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable person. Sexual harassment may occur between persons of the same sex or members of different sexes. Workplace and Family and Relationship Violence Policy • The Ohio State University is committed to providing faculty, staff, and students with an environment that is safe, secure

and free from threats, intimidation and violence. This includes providing a supportive workplace in which employees can discuss workplace and family and relationship violence occurring in their lives and seek assistance with those concerns. Our goal is to provide a workplace in which violence of any kind is neither tolerated nor excused.

• For more information, see http://hr.osu.edu/policy/policy705.pdf.

The university cannot fulfill its ethical commitment to create a harassment-free environment or its legal obligations to address harassment that occurs unless allegations and complaints are brought to the attention of an appropriate university officer.

• Reporting Sexual Harassment. Employees must promptly report sexual harassment complaints and reports of which they become aware. This means that if you are an employee and someone tells you that he or she has been sexually harassed, or if you are given or told about a sexual harassment complaint or report, you are obligated to bring this to the attention of the appropriate university officer. Employees also must report promptly any incident or situation that a reasonable person would understand to be sexual harassment, whether they witness the incident or situation or become aware of it. This means that if you are an employee and you see someone sexually harassing another person, or you learn of a situation that constitutes sexual harassment, you are obligated to bring this to the attention of the appropriate university officer. If you know that the matter has already been brought to the attention of an appropriate university officer, you do not need to report it.

The full Sexual Harassment Policy may be found at: http://hr.osu.edu/policy/policy115.pdf

SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES

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SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT/REPORT Student Conduct handles complaints against OSU students and student groups. Contact Student Conduct to arrange a meeting with one of the hearing officers to discuss the complaint, 33 West 11th Avenue, Room 115, (614) 292-0748, http://studentconduct.osu.edu. • You are encouraged to write up a description of the incident. Remember, the more details you can provide the better. • Student Conduct may investigate and adjudicate complaints which occur on-campus and off-campus. In addition,

Student Conduct may handle complaints that occur at university activities or events, such as study-abroad and school-sponsored trips.

• Remember that sexual violence is a crime. Consider reporting to OSU Police if the assault occurred on-campus or to the local police department or agency if the assault occurred off-campus. You may also discuss those options with Student Conduct. However, there need not be a police report or complaint in order for Student Conduct to proceed with the university process.

• Once you file a complaint, a hearing officer is responsible for notifying the student or group of the charge, conducting a timely investigation, and determining if there is a potential violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

• When you make a complaint, you will be asked to write down what you saw, heard, or experienced. Witnesses may be requested to meet with the hearing officer to provide witness statements. Remember that the person named has a right to see what you write.

• Complainants may bring a support person with them to meetings with Student Conduct. Complaints against Ohio State faculty or staff members are addressed by The Ohio State University Department of Human

Resources, 1590 N. High St., Suite 300, and (614) 292-1050. • To file a discrimination or harassment complaint, you may use this form: http://hr.osu.edu/Forms/shdisccomplaint.pdf. • You also may contact your Human Resources Employee and Labor Relations. Please see

http://hr.osu.edu/elr/index.aspx. Title IX Complaints: If you have concerns about any of the processes listed above or do not know where to go or with whom to speak, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator or file a report at http://titleix.osu.edu/global-navigation/file-a-complaint/report/.

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TOBACCO FREE Ohio State strives to enhance the general health and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, students and visitors, to become the world’s healthiest university. We desire to support individuals to be tobacco free, achieve their highest state of health and to launch students into their careers at a high level of health and wellbeing. To support this commitment, we intend to provide a tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of tobacco are prohibited in or on all university owned, operated or leased property including vehicles. Link: http://hr.osu.edu/public/documents/policy/policy720.pdf?t=20145194752

CHAPTER SIX: Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures

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STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE It is the intention of the Department of Athletics to set high standards and achieve a level of behavior which reflects positively on the Department and the University. The Ohio State University Department of Athletics wants you to have a fulfilling and successful academic and athletic experience. We also want you to understand and respect the University community's expectations for your behavior. As some of the University's most visible ambassadors, student-athletes at Ohio State are expected to uphold, at all times, high standards of integrity and behavior which will reflect positively upon themselves, their families, coaches, teammates, the Department of Athletics and The Ohio State University. This requires a commitment from each student-athlete. You are always representing the Department of Athletics and the University. You shall conduct yourself in a responsible and respectful manner at all times. In addition, you shall exhibit outstanding sportsmanship and shall encourage your teammates to do the same. The Department of Athletics has established these standards of conduct for all student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at Ohio State. These standards emphasize the importance and significance of sportsmanship, appropriate conduct, and the responsibilities that each student-athlete must accept when representing the University. The Student-Athlete Standards of Conduct are in addition to any specific team policies established by the head coach of each sport (if a team policy is stricter than these Standards, then the team policy shall control) and in addition to the University's Code of Student Conduct and other University policies. A complete list of all policies may be found in the Student-Athlete Handbook at www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Student-athletes are bound by these Standards of Conduct when they initially enroll as a full-time student or when they begin official practice at Ohio State -whichever occurs first.

STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT It is a privilege, not a right, to be a student-athlete at The Ohio State University. Misconduct may cause loss of privileges

associated with membership on an intercollegiate athletic team and/or other sanctions as appropriate. If you participate in intercollegiate athletics at The Ohio State University, you agree to the following:

• You shall abide by all local, state and federal laws. • You shall follow NCAA, Big Ten Conference, University and your individual team's policies, rules and regulations. • You shall follow all academic rules and procedures established by the University, the Student -Athlete Support Services

Office and your coach(es). • You must consent to participate in the Department of Athletics mandatory drug testing program. A student-athlete will

not be allowed to participate in any intercollegiate athletic team unless he/she fully participates in this drug testing program. When you complete your consent form, you will receive a copy of the department drug and alcohol program. This document contains information on testing procedures as well as procedures that are followed if you test positive.

• On a team trip, or at any team related function, you are prohibited from consuming alcohol, using tobacco products or using or possessing illegal substances. This includes, but is not limited to, travel to and from an event, home games, team gatherings before or after games, and any time the team is together in an official capacity.

• You must travel to and from away-from-home contests with the team unless prior permission is granted from the head coach.

• If you are a student host during a prospect's official visit or interact with a prospect during his or her official visit, it is expected that you represent the University with dignity and class. If you are a student host, you will receive a copy of the student host instructions from your coach. This document outlines the role and responsibilities expected of you during the visit, with particular emphasis on acceptable and unacceptable entertainment of a prospect.

• NCAA rules strictly prohibit members of the athletic department or student-athletes from engaging in gambling or sport wagering activities on college or professional sports. Be aware that the gambling industry is constantly seeking sources of information because operators use inside information to set the betting line or odds. It is possible that you may be approached and questioned about the condition or attitude of other team players. You may also be asked to alter the game in some manner and be offered favors or gifts for doing so. It is expected that as a student-athlete, you will not get involved in any manner in gambling activities (e.g., provide inside information, alter a game, place or solicit bets on a game, use the internet to place bets).

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• You may not participate in any form of prohibited hazing or initiation. Any activity of this nature is strictly prohibited and allegations will be thoroughly investigated. If it is found that you violated the Department of Athletics' hazing policy, all involved student -athlete(s) will be subject to consequences set forth under that policy (including, but not limited to, suspension and dismissal from the team) and are also subject to the authority of the Office of Student Conduct. Additionally, hazing is a criminal offense pursuant to R.C. Section 2903.31 and you may be subject to criminal penalties for engaging in this behavior.

• If you are arrested, you will be immediately placed on suspension, the nature of which shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Department of Athletics, until the facts of the incident are reviewed by the Director of Athletics, the applicable Sport Administrator and/or the head coach (and other appropriate University personnel, as deemed necessary by the University).

• If you are charged with a felony, you will not be permitted to represent Ohio State Athletics in competition until such time as the charge is resolved and all legal, NCAA, Big Ten Conference, University and athletic department conditions for reinstatement have been met, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Athletics.

• If you are charged with a misdemeanor, all subsequent sanctions under this Student-Athlete Standards of Conduct will be handled by the Head Coach, the Sport Administrator for the sport, and the Director of Athletics. If misdemeanor charges result in a sentence which involves serving jail time, you will not be permitted to represent Ohio State Athletics in competition until that time has been served, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Athletics.

• All arrests for any crime are reported to the Office of Student Conduct and you may be subject to University action. If you are arrested for either a misdemeanor or felony that is considered an "offense of violence" (as defined in Ohio Rev. Code section

2901.0 I(A)(9)), you may be subject to additional discipline under state law. Section 3345.22(A) of the Ohio Rev. Code provides that a student of a state supported University who is arrested for any offense covered by Revised Code section 3345.23(0) shall be given a hearing to determine whether or not that individual shall be immediately suspended from the University. Be aware that you are subject to this provision and it will be enforced against you. If you are convicted of an offense of violence, you will be immediately dismissed from the University pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code section 3345.23.

• You shall avoid any other behavior or conduct that is inconsistent with the Statement of Purpose or that otherwise reflects negatively (in the sole discretion of the University) on you, your team and/or teammates, your coach(es), the Department of Athletics or the University.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY This Social Media Policy establishes guidelines for the use of social media accounts created by OSU student-athletes in order to further the mission of the Department of Athletics - to foster a culture that provides the opportunity to develop student athletes through success in academics and competition to achieve excellence in life. The University believes that posting negative comments about teammates or coaches undermines that culture and can have a very divisive effect on team chemistry and/or healthy coach/student-athlete relationships. As a member institution of the NCAA and other governing athletic bodies, OSU is also required to monitor student-athletes for compliance with those rules. Therefore, the University may monitor student-athlete public postings on social networks of all kinds, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tumblr, lnstagram and Flickr for postings that do not foster such a positive team culture or which otherwise violate team rules, governing athletic rules, University rules or applicable law.

Student-athletes should understand that participating in athletics at The Ohio State University is a privilege and not a right. Therefore, student-athletes have no right to expect privacy in what they post on social media. OSU student-athletes should assume that anything they post on their personal account is public and could be read by staff, opposing teams, recruits, alumni, future employees or coaches. The Department of Athletics may monitor student-athletes' social media accounts for the following:

NCAA, Big Ten Conference or other athletic governing rules violations (including, but not limited to, commenting about recruits, discussing a recruit's visit to campus, communicating with recruits via social media at a coach's direction or endorsing or promoting commercial products, organizations or services); and Violations of the Department of Athletics Standards of Conduct or the ethics and intent behind such Standards; and Derogatory comments and/or offensive or inappropriate pictures about other team members, coaches, teams, administrators or the Department of Athletics.

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If the Department of Athletics' monitoring reveals information that it knows is a violation of OSU's Code of Student Conduct or any other applicable state, federal and local laws, the Department of Athletics will share such information with the appropriate officials.

SANCTIONS: Failure to abide by this Student -Athlete Standards of Conduct and/or the Student-Athlete Social Media Policy will result in loss of privileges and other sanctions as appropriate, including but not limited to verbal or written reprimand, probation, loss of practice privileges, loss of competition privileges, suspension or dismissal from the program. Reduction, cancellation or non-renewal of athletic grant-in-aid may also be a consequence of a violation of this Student-Athlete Standards of Conduct or the Social Media Policy. In addition, sanctions may also be imposed for a violation of team rules or a violation of the University's Code of Student Conduct or violation of other University policies, rules and regulations.

The Department of Athletics may take action before University disciplinary and/or other external authorities have concluded disposition of the alleged violation. You may appeal, in accordance with the Department of Athletics' student grievance procedure, the Department of Athletics' decision to impose consequences in accordance with this Student –Athlete.

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HAZING I. POLICY The Department of Athletics is committed to preventing and eliminating any hazing behavior that violates University rules, Ohio law or whose purpose is to humiliate, demean, or devalue the worth of another individual. Hazing is unlawful, criminal, and impedes the realization of the Department's mission of providing student athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. It also goes against the Department's values and commitments which include: (I) education and enrichment of the student-athlete, (2) integrity in all aspects of behavior, (3) innovation in approach and spirit, (4) excellence through organization, (5) respect for the individual and (6) a tradition of leadership. Hazing will not be tolerated at The Ohio State University. Any student athlete or Athletic Department staff member involved in a hazing incident is subject to University investigation and disciplinary proceedings, as well as civil and criminal penalties under Ohio law.

II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A goal of the Department of Athletics is to inform its student-athletes and staff members about this hazing policy and all of the procedures and other information contained within this hazing policy. Department staff members and student athletes will be educated about hazing, in general, and this hazing policy, in particular, in various avenues, some of which may include: staff and student-athlete orientations, coaches' meetings, freshmen life skills class, major guest speakers, SAAB meetings, and team captains' leadership training. In addition, the hazing policy will be Included in the Student-Athlete Handbook.

III. REGULATIONS REGARDING HAZING A. The Ohio State University's Code of Student Conduct

The University's Code of Student Conduct defines hazing as "doing, requiring or encouraging any act, whether or not the act is voluntarily agreed upon, in conjunction with initiation or continued membership or participation in any group that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm or humiliation. Such acts may include, but are not limited to, use of alcohol, creation of excessive fatigue, and paddling, punching or kicking in any form."

B. The State of Ohio's Hazing laws The State of Ohio's hazing laws are set forth in Sections 2307.44 and 2903.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.

1. Section 2903.31 (current as of 02/01/11) a. as used in this section, "hazing" means doing any act or coercing another, including a victim, to do any act of initiation

into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person.

b. i. No person shall recklessly participate in the hazing of another. ii. No administrator, employee, or faculty member of any primary, secondary, or postsecondary school or of any

other education institution, public or private, shall recklessly permit the hazing of any person. c. Whoever violates this section is guilty of hazing, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

2. Section 2307.44 (current as of 02/01/11) Any person, who is subjected to hazing, as defined in division (A) of Section 2903.31 of the Revised Code, may commence a civil action for injury or damages, including mental and physical pain and suffering that result from hazing. The action may be brought against any participants in the hazing, any organization whose local or national directors, trustees, or officers authorized, requested, commanded, or tolerated the hazing. If the hazing involves students in a primary, secondary, or post-secondary school, university, college, or any other educational institution, an action may also be brought against any administrator, employee, or faculty member of the school, university, college, or other educational institution. If an administrator, employee, or faculty member is found liable in a civil action for hazing then notwithstanding Chapter 2743 of the Revised Code, the faculty member may also be held liable.

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affirmative defense that the school, university, college or other institution was actively enforcing a policy against hazing at the time the cause of action rose

3. As these regulations make clear, a person can be found in violation of Ohio's hazing laws and the University's Code of Student Conduct if he/she solicited, directed, aided, or otherwise participated actively or passively in hazing acts. Hazing occurs regardless of the consent or willingness of the person to participate in the activity. Hazing is punishable whether it occurs on or off campus.

IV. EXAMPLES A. Negative Team Building (Hazing):

Some examples of conduct that may violate Ohio State's Code of Student Conduct and/or Ohio law, regardless of the person's willingness to participate, include but are not limited to: 1. Any type of initiation or other activity where there is an expectation of individuals joining a particular team or

remaining on a particular team to participate in behavior designed to humiliate, degrade or abuse them. 2. Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to consume alcohol or any other substance. 3. Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to tattoo, pierce or shave any part of the body, including hair on the

head. 4. Any requirement or pressure put on an individual to participate in any activity that is Illegal, perverse, publicly

indecent, contrary to generally accepted societal norms and/or beliefs, e.g., public profanity, indecent or lewd conduct or sexual gestures in public.

5. Required eating of anything an individual would refuse to eat otherwise. 6. Any activity or action that creates a risk to the health, safety or property of the University or any member of its

community. 7. Forcing or requiring any physical activity (ex. push -ups, sit -ups, runs, etc.) 8. Assigning or endorsing pranks such as stealing or harassment of another organization. 9. Awakening or disturbing individuals during normal sleeping hours. 10. Expecting or pressuring individuals to participate in an activity in which the full membership is not willing to

participate. 11. Physical abuse of any kind. 12. Forcing, encouraging or pressuring someone to wear in public apparel which is conspicuous and not within the

norm of what is considered to be in good taste. 13. Engaging in public stunts and buffoonery. 14. Nudity at any time or forced reading, listening or viewing of pornographic material. 15. Paddling, beating or otherwise permitting a member to hit other members. 16. Having any substances (ex. eggs, mud, paint, honey, etc.) thrown at, poured on or otherwise applied to the body of

a member. 17. Morally degrading/humiliating games or other activity that makes a member the object of amusement, ridicule or

intimidation. 18. Subjecting a member to cruel and unusual psychological conditions.

*Note: If any of these activities are required only for certain groups and not others (i.e. freshman), they may be considered hazing activities.

B. Positive Team Building: There are certain activities that teams could participate in that contribute to "team bonding" in a

positive way. Some examples of appropriate athletic initiations include, but are not limited to: 1. Take a test for skill of knowledge, try-outs, and auditions. 2. Going on a trip, ropes course, or preseason practice. 3. Dress up formally to an event. 4. Undertake group projects, fundraisers, community events or work camps. 5. Take part in group (all-team) singing, chanting, or cheering. 6. Being a mentor, Uttlo/Big Sister or Brother.

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C. Questions to consider when determining if an activity could be considered hazing: 1. Is this a team or group activity that members are encouraged or expected to attend and alcohol is involved? 2. Will current members refuse to participate with the new members? 3. Does the activity risk emotional or physical abuse? 4. Is there any risk of injury or a question of safety? 5. Would you have any reservations describing the activity to your parents, to a professor or to a University official? 6. Would you object to the activity being photographed for the school newspaper or local TV news?

HAZING POUCY GUIDELINES

I. How to Report Suspected Hazing Activities: The entire Athletic Department staff, as well as the student-athlete population, is expected to help ensure compliance with this policy. Any such individual who reasonably believes that this policy has been violated should refer the matter to the appropriate individual for investigation or, if so authorized, initiate a prompt and thorough investigation. Incidents involving hazing should be reported to any Athletic Department administrator or staff member (coach, AD, Asst. AD, Athletic Counselor, Life Skills Coordinator, Trainer). Individuals who have knowledge of (either by viewing or participating in) hazing activities, or who suspect that hazing activities may have occurred, must report such activities and must thoroughly cooperate in an investigation by university officials as stated in the University Student Code of Conduct. Hazing or potential hazing activities can also be reported through the University's Ethics Point reporting system by calling 1-866-294-9350 or via the web at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/guin689/index.html and click on "Athletics." Those not reporting hazing activities or not cooperating or those providing false or misleading information with respect to the investigation will be subject to other violations of the Student Code of Conduct, and may be subject to team sanctions, including but not limited to, reduction in practice and/ or playing time.

II. Investigative Procedures: A. After receiving an allegation of hazing, the University will investigate the allegation. The purpose of the investigation

is to evaluate the allegations of hazing, formulate a response that addresses the facts that are determined, and follow up to ensure that the recommended measures are completed to prevent further reoccurrences.

B. All allegations of hazing which involve an athletic department staff member, student athlete, or athletic team are to be brought to the Associate Athletic Director associated with that staff member, student athlete, or team. It is then the responsibility of the Associate AD to assemble an appropriate investigative team to investigate the alleged incident. An investigative team may include, but is not limited to, the Athletic Director, the Associate AD, a representative from Legal Affairs, Coach, Academic Counselor and Life Skills Coordinator.

C. If the investigation uncovers behavior that is inappropriate but does not meet the definition of hazing, then the Department will take steps to appropriately address the behavior.

III. Corrective Measures/ Sanctions: When the University has determined that hazing has occurred (or if the University determines that behavior was inappropriate, but did not meet the definition of hazing), corrective measures will be imposed. Sanctions may be implemented at two levels: from the Athletic Department and the University. University sanctions may include, but are not limited to, a reprimand, requirement to attend an educational session, reduction in practice and/ or competition participation, departmental or university probation, reduction or removal of athletic grant-in-aid, suspension and/or dismissal from the team and dismissal from the University. Sanctions also may be imposed on any individual with a duty to act under this policy and associated procedures who fails to respond to a complaint of hazing in a manner consistent with the provisions of this policy and the associated procedures. The complainant will be informed of the corrective measures taken. In addition to University sanctions, there may also be criminal charges, civil liability and sanctions imposed by the NCAA.

IV. Counseling and Support: Any student athlete or Athletic Department staff member who has been subject to, has witnessed, or is aware of a hazing activity can contact any of the following units for counseling and supportive services: A. Student Athlete Support Services B. Ohio State Sport Psychology Services C. Counseling and Consultation Services

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V. Confidentiality and Non-retaliation: The University will make every reasonable effort, consistent with Ohio law, to conduct its investigation in a manner that will protect the confidentiality of all parties. Parties to the complaint should treat the matter under investigation with discretion and respect for the reputation of all parties involved. Retaliation against the individual for reporting a hazing event or for participating in an investigation is prohibited. Retaliation is a serious violation that can subject the offender to sanctions independent of the merits of the hazing allegation.

The Department of Athletics will address allegations and suspected instances of hazing when it obtains information that would lead a reasonable person to believe that this policy has been violated. The Department is not precluded from taking any action it deems appropriate, including informing the alleged hazer(s) of the complaint and pursuing an investigation even in cases when the person hazed is reluctant to proceed. The complainant will be notified in advance when such action is necessary.

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BIG TEN CONFERENCE CODE OF SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR SPORTSLIKE CONDUCT It shall be the responsibility of each member university to ensure that all of its students and all individuals employed by or directly associated with it comport themselves in a sports like manner when representing their university, especially at intercollegiate athletic contests.

ACTS OF UNSPORTSLIKE CONDUCT - DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PENALTIES Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.

INDIVIDUAL PENALTIES Unsportsmanlike conduct shall subject the individual to disciplinary action. The member university with which the offending individual is associated may also be subject to disciplinary action if it is found that the member university’s policies, action, or failure to act substantially contributed to the individual’s misconduct. Violators of acts of unsportsmanlike conduct shall be subject to the penalties specified below by the Commissioner or designee. Notwithstanding any of the penalties described herein, the Commissioner or designee, upon a finding of mitigating factors has the authority to impose a penalty which is consistent with that finding of mitigating factors. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Striking or attempting to strike or otherwise physically abusing an official, opposing coach, spectator or athlete. Any

person committing such an act shall be subject to the following penalties: a. First offense: A public reprimand and suspension for up to 50% of the scheduled contests in the sport as deemed

appropriate. (Revised & effective 8/1/95) b. Repeat offense: A public reprimand and suspension for such number of additional contests as deemed appropriate.

(Revised & effective 8/1/95) 2. Intentionally, or with careless disregard for one’s conduct, inciting participants or spectators to violent or abusive action.

Violators shall be subject to the following penalties: a. First offense: A public reprimand and a suspension for up to 20% of the scheduled contests in the sport. (Revised &

effective 8/1/95) b. Repeat offense: A public reprimand and a suspension for such number of additional contests as deemed

appropriate. (Revised & effective 8/1/95) 3. Using obscene gestures or profane or unduly provocative language or action toward an official, student, coach, or

spectator. Violators shall be subject to the following penalties: a. First offense: A public reprimand for the first offense. b. Repeat offense: A public reprimand and a suspension for

up to 20% of the scheduled contests in the sport. (Revised & effective 8/1/95) 4. Publicly and unduly criticizing a game official, Conference personnel, another member university, or a student-athlete or

personnel of another member university. Violators shall be subject to the following penalties: a. First Offense: Violators shall be subject to the following:

1) In the case of a student-athlete: A public reprimand. 2) For all others: A public reprimand and, at the discretion of the involved institution, either a $10,000 institutional

fine (withheld from the institution’s share of Conference network television revenues) or a one-game suspension. The Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee may assess a public reprimand, and both a $10,000 institutional fine and a one-game suspension under the automatic suspension provisions below. (Revised & effective 12/9/91; Revised & effective 8/1/95).

3) Automatic Suspension: If the first offense is in the judgement of the Commissioner or designee particularly excessive or offensive, the Commissioner or designee shall recommend to the Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee that a one- game suspension be levied against the individual involved and a $10,000 institutional fine imposed. This penalty shall be levied by the Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee if it finds after a hearing with the involved individual that this violation was particularly offensive or excessive.

b. Repeat Offenses: In the event an individual violates the provision of this section on more than one occasion within any twelve- month period, the Commissioner or designee is authorized to levy the following penalties after providing an appropriate hearing: 1) A public reprimand,

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2) $20,000 institutional fine, and 3) Suspension for the next competitive event.

Negative recruiting by making unduly derogatory statements about another member university, any of its personnel or its athletic program, to a prospective student-athlete, the prospect’s parents, high school coach, or other person interested in the prospective student-athlete. Violators shall be subject to the following penalties: a. First offense: A public reprimand. b. Repeat offense: A public reprimand and a suspension of the privilege of recruiting for one year for an additional similar

offense. • Committing any act of unsportsmanlike conduct not specifically described above shall subject violators to any of the

described penalties which the Commissioner or designee determines most suitably addresses the conduct involved. In addition to any penalty which may be assessed, the Commissioner or designee may take such remedial action believed to be proper to deter any future unsportsmanlike conduct.

• Definition and Application of Terms. a. Suspension - Student-athlete: A student-athlete shall not participate and shall not be present in the playing venue in the designated number of contests, but may practice. b. Suspension - Coach: A coach may not have contact or communication with the institution’s team and institution’s personnel and coaches two hours before and two hours after competition and cannot be present in the involved playing venue for the designated number of contests, but may conduct practice sessions.

• Carrying Penalty Over to Next Season. Whenever a penalty or suspension is imposed at or near to the end of a season of Competition, the penalty may be carried over into the next season of competition.

UNIVERSITY PENALTIES A violation by a university or by university personnel who are not participants in a contest, shall be subject to the following penal- ties. An institution’s television receipts may be withheld to obtain remuneration for these penalties. 1. First offense: A public reprimand and a maximum $1,000 institutional penalty. 2. Repeat offense: A public reprimand and a maximum $3,000 institutional penalty for any additional offense.

10.01.2 PROCEDURE The following procedures shall apply to acts of unsportsmanlike conduct listed in this Agreement. The Commissioner or designee shall notify the institution’s Director of Athletics relative to acts of unsportsmanlike conduct. Upon mutual agreement of the Commissioner or designee and the institution, the time limits stated herein may be waived to facilitate the review and reporting requirements of unsportsmanlike conduct. (Revised & effective 2/21/94; Revised & effective 8/1/95) REPORT TO COMMISSIONER Within three business days of its becoming aware, by the Commissioner or designee or any other source, of any unsportsmanlike or possible unsportsmanlike conduct involving an individual associated with it, a member university, through its Director of Athletics, is to submit a report to the Commissioner or designee on its behalf and on behalf of the involved individual containing all information they have regarding its institutional position relative to the unsportsmanlike or possible unsportsmanlike conduct, including the identity of each individual involved in the matter, the penalty and remedial action, if any, which the member university has assessed or taken or proposes to assess or take. The Faculty Representative shall receive a copy of this report simultaneous with its transmission to the Big Ten office. Within three business days of receipt of the report from the member university or, in that instance where a member university has not submitted a report, within three business days of the date on which the report was to have been submitted, the Commissioner or designee is to determine whether an act of unsportsmanlike conduct has occurred. (Revised & effective 8/1/95) COMMISSIONER’S REVIEW AND REPORT Review of Institutional Action. When the Commissioner or designee does not concur with the penalty assessed or remedial action taken, if any, by a member university for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct, the Commissioner or designee shall give written notice of this decision to the member university involved within three business days of receipt of the member university’s report or within three business days of the date when the report was to have been submitted. This notice is to contain a brief statement regarding the findings of fact, the penalty and remedial action to be imposed by the Commissioner or designee and reasons for the penalty and remedial action. The notice shall be sent to the Director of Athletics with copies

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to the Faculty Representative and President/Chancellor. The penalty and remedial action are to take effect within three days following receipt by the member university or individual involved of the notice unless an appeal is taken in accordance with the following provisions: (Revised & effective 8/1/95) • Appeal. In the event that the individual or member university involved believed the penalty or remedial action is

inappropriate because the violation did not occur, or because the penalty or remedial action is excessive, either the individual or the member university, through the member university’s Faculty Representative, has the right to appeal the matter to the Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee. The appeal is submitted by the member university, giving the Commissioner or designee written notice within three business days of its receipt of the Commissioner’s or designee’s notice of the findings, penalty and remedial action. The rules governing disqualification of a member of the Subcommittee with regard to an unsportsmanlike conduct matter are the same as those set forth in Rule 32.

• If the Commissioner or designee determines that such conduct has not occurred or that it has and the penalty or remedial action assessed or taken or proposed by the member university appears adequate, the Commissioner or designee is to submit a report to that effect to the Subcommittee and to the member university within three business days of receipt of the report from the member university. Unless a majority of the members of the Subcommittee object to the Commissioner’s or designee’s conclusion within five business days of their receipt of the Commissioner’s or designee’s report, the matter is concluded and a report of the incident is to be provided within ten business days thereafter by the Commissioner or designee to each member of the Joint Group and the Council of Presidents/Chancellors.

HEARING BY COMPLIANCE AND REINSTATEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Review of Commissioner’s Report. Should a majority of the members of the Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee object to the Commissioner’s or designee’s report within the five business days of their receipt of the report, the Subcommittee shall conduct a prompt hearing, in person or by telephone as a majority of its members determine, giving the individual and member university an opportunity to be heard. The individual may be represented by counsel. The member university is to be represented by its Faculty Representative. The Commissioner or designee, the individual, and the member university may present evidence to the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee may reaffirm, set aside, reduce, or increase the penalty and remedial action set by the Commissioner or designee as it deems appropriate. The Subcommittee is to give the individual and member university written notice of its decision and its reason for such within five business days of the close of the hearing. The decision, to be made by a majority of the members of the Subcommittee members, is final.

INTERIM ACTION Nothing herein shall prevent the Commissioner or designee from taking appropriate interim action pursuant to Rule 6 and Rule 32. The penalty and remedial action proposed by the Commissioner or designee shall be stayed pending the decision by the Compliance and Reinstatement Subcommittee. No public announcement of the penalty or remedial action shall be made until the individual or member university fails to give notice of it’s or the individual’s intention to appeal within the three business day period set forth in Agreement.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES The Department of Athletics of The Ohio State University is committed to resolving all complaints or grievances brought to its attention in the most equitable fashion possible for all persons concerned. It is the expectation of the Department that attempts be made to resolve any complaints or grievances via the informal procedures outlined below. However, if a satisfactory resolution of the problem proves impossible through the informal mechanism, formal grievance procedures may be employed. NOTE: If you have a complaint about a decision regarding your athletic grant-in-aid, the process for grieving that decision is set forth in the “Athletics Grant-in-Aid Renewal and Reduction” section contained in Chapter 3 of the Student-Athlete Handbook. INFORMAL PROCEDURE Any student-athlete with a complaint or grievance involving an athletic team, coach, department official or policy should discuss and attempt to resolve the complaint or grievance with the person(s) involved. All persons involved in the process should make every attempt to resolve the problem as promptly as possible. In the event that a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached by the parties involved, the following actions may be taken by the grievant. 1. The grievant may consult informally and confidentially with a third party with whom she/he feels comfortable. Among those who might serve as resources are coaches, Faculty Athletic Representative, academic counselors, members of the Athletic Department administration, and members of the Athletic Council. With the aid of that person, the grievant may attempt to identify other approaches to resolving the problem. After consultation, the grievant should make an additional attempt to resolve the problem with the person(s) involved. A. If no satisfactory resolution of the complaint or grievance can be achieved, the grievant may request that the resource

person call together the persons involved in an attempt to facilitate an informal resolution. B. At the discretion of the Director of Athletics, the Director or his designee may schedule a meeting with the grievant in a

final attempt to resolve the problem informally. The Director, or his designee, may also wish to contact the person(s) about whom the complaint is being lodged.

C. If a meeting among those involved is not feasible or if the parties are unable to resolve the complaint or grievance to their satisfaction, the grievant may use the formal grievance procedure.

NOTE: The grievant is required to employ the informal procedure prior to taking formal action. FORMAL PROCEDURE Should the grievant wish to employ formal means to resolve a complaint or grievance, the following action should be taken: 1. The grievant should notify the Director of Athletics of his/her grievance in writing, outlining the complaints, the persons

involved and any other pertinent information. 2. The Director of Athletics or his designee should conduct a preliminary interview with the grievant. 3. The Director, or his designee, may also wish to contact the person(s) about whom the complaint is being lodged. 4. The Director, or his designee, shall conduct a formal meeting involving the grievant, the person(s) against whom the

complaint is made and any other relevant parties. Each party may also be accompanied by an adviser. 5. Within a reasonable time period after the formal meeting, the Director of Athletics, or his designee, shall notify the

grievant, in writing, of the decision. FORMAL APPEAL Should the grievant be unsatisfied with the decision of the Athletic Director, or his designee, and only if substantial new facts

have been discovered that were unavailable at the time of the initial formal meeting, he or she may take the following steps:

1. Within 21 days after receipt of a written decision, the grievant should notify the Director of Athletics, in writing, that he or she wishes to appeal the decision and notify the Director of Athletics of the substantial new facts which were unavailable at the time of the meeting, which form the basis for the appeal.

2. After receiving the timely request for appeal pursuant to paragraph 1 above, the Director of Athletics shall refer the appeal to a panel consisting of the Faculty Athletic Representative, the Chair of the Athletic Council’s Equity and Student Welfare Committee and a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Board’s Executive Board (to be selected by the SAAB Executive Board Chair and the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for Student Services and such chosen person shall not be a teammate of the grievant) (the “Panel). The Panel shall decide whether or not there exist substantial new facts which were unavailable at the time of the initial meeting so as to justify an appeal meeting for the grievant. The Panel may consult with others in order to make such determination. The decision whether or not to grant

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an appeal hearing will be based upon grieving’s written appeal and any consultation the Panel chooses to conduct. If the Panel decides that an appeal meeting is justified, the Panel shall communicate such to the grievant and the Director of Athletics and shall set the date for an appeal meeting. The Panel shall also communicate to the grievant the rules which shall govern the appeal meeting.

3. Within a reasonable time period after the appeal meeting, the Panel shall notify the grievant, in writing, of its decision. The decision of the Panel is final.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY The following is the guideline and policy on DRUGS AND ALCOHOL at The Ohio State University. I. INTRODUCTION The Department of Athletics at The Ohio State University (“OSU”) advocates the development of healthy and responsible lifestyles for student-athletes during their years of eligibility. Substance abuse, dependence, crimes and other situations which occur while under the influence of mood-altering substances are a major health and safety hazard in our society. The use of illegal substances and drugs is a crime and will not be condoned. The use of performance enhancing drugs is detrimental to student health and as a form of cheating, constitutes unacceptable behavior. Alcohol use by student-athletes who are under the legal drinking age in Ohio is against the law; for those student-athletes who are of legal drinking age in Ohio, excessive alcohol use is ill-advised and is strongly discouraged. The OSU Department of Athletics Drug and Alcohol Program (“DA program”) includes:

Education of student-athletes and staff about mood and body altering substances and the Drug and Alcohol (DA) program.

Drug testing evaluation and assessment.

Treatment and counseling.

Disciplinary actions and consequences.

Monitoring of student-athletes in the DA program by the management team, consisting of the medical review officer, drug testing coordinator, coaching staff representative, team sport administrator, and intervention coordinator.

A. Mood-Altering Substances 1. Alcohol

Alcohol is a drug that presents a unique situation due to its legality in Ohio for individuals twenty-one years of age and older. Alcohol is a mood-altering substance and constitutes the one of the greatest drug problems in society and among college students. Therefore, the DA program, as it relates to alcohol maintains that; a. Alcohol consumption is illegal and unacceptable for student-athletes under the age of twenty-one. b. High risk alcohol consumption is not recommended and ill-advised for all student-athletes regardless of age. “High-

risk” alcohol use is defined as four or more drinks in one sitting for women and five or more drinks in one sitting for men.

c. Alcohol-related offenses (e.g., DUI, public intoxication, assaults while under the influence of alcohol, underage possession of alcohol) constitute an offense in the DA Program.

2. Illicit Substances Student-athletes are under an increased amount of pressure as compared to the general student body. These pressures can result in stress and anxiety which can predispose student-athletes to the use of mood-altering substances. The DA program will; a. Educate student-athletes about mood-altering substances and the dangers associated with their use. b. Educate student-athletes regarding the negative effects on illicit substances on athletic performance. c. Deter the use of illicit substances through a comprehensive drug testing program. d. Identify student-athletes with substance abuse and/or dependence problems to institute a plan of treatment in a

timely manner.

B. Performance Enhancing Drugs Student-athletes perform in highly competitive environments, which commonly favor a "win at all costs" philosophy. The student-athletes' desire to be successful can lead to the use of performance enhancing drugs to attain competitive goals. Such drugs give student-athletes an unfair advantage and their use constitutes cheating. Additionally, these drugs have adverse side effects which could be harmful to the health of student-athletes, with short and long-term repercussions. The DA program will:

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1. Educate student-athletes about the effects and dangers of drugs that are purported to be performance enhancing. The program will offer safe alternatives for improving sport performance.

2. Deter the use of performance enhancing substances through a comprehensive drug testing program. 3. Aim to identify student-athletes who use these substances and address concerns and complications surrounding their

use. C. Program Evaluation The DA program will be reviewed annually by an oversight committee composed of testing and intervention coordinators, the medical review officer, the OSUDA Sports Medicine Administration group, the associate athletic director for sports administration/sports performance, the associate athletic directors in sports administration and student-athlete peer educators. II. DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM A. Rationale The focus of the education program is on the individual as a "whole person". The education program addresses the changing needs and skills necessary to meet the demands facing today’s student-athletes. The DA program addresses these special considerations for each individual student-athlete. All incoming student-athletes are required to attend the “CHOICES Alcohol Education Program”. Special attention is given to personal health, and alcohol/drug education through the Student-Athlete Peer Educators group. The Department of Athletics is responsible for offering and maintaining substance abuse education programs. B. Goals The goal of the education program is:

1. To provide each student-athlete with an opportunity to gain knowledge about drug and alcohol use. 2. To provide education on drug and alcohol related issues through the use of empirically validated educational approaches including the CHOICES and Party Smart programs. 3. Teach and encourage responsible behavior through Student-Athlete Peer Educators.

C. Oversight and Evaluation The educational component to the DA program will be annually approved by the administration and the Student-Athlete Advisory Board. III. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING Drug testing will be conducted for mood-altering and performance enhancing substances. Drug testing is mandatory for all student-athletes including cheerleaders. As a condition for any student to be a member of a varsity intercollegiate athletic team, the student-athlete must annually agree, in writing, to participate in the Department of Athletics’ Drug Testing Program. Such monitoring is considered an extension of the ongoing physical examination of the student-athlete and is in the best interest of the student-athlete and OSU. In addition to OSU’s drug testing program, student-athletes are also subject to drug testing by the Big Ten Conference and NCAA. All positive test results are cumulative for the duration of the student-athlete’s career at OSU. The Department of Athletics will make every effort to keep test results confidential except as provided to the management team. The department of athletics will oppose disclosure to any other persons within or outside the University. If confidential information concerning a positive test is communicated to anyone outside of the management team, then the responsible party will be excluded from future steps in alcohol and drug-related occurrences. Any student-athlete found guilty of selling or providing an illegal drug or illegally providing alcohol or other drugs to another person is subject to termination from the team and cancellation of athletic aid. A. Types of Drug Testing 1. OSU Testing: In testing conducted by OSU, no advance notice of testing will be given.

a. Random Testing - Periodic testing of a portion of the total student-athlete population will occur at regular intervals. This list will be randomly generated from the team’s roster by a computer at the testing laboratory. All student-athletes are eligible for every test.

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b. Total Team Testing - Total teams may be tested at any time or at the request of any appropriate individual. c. Just Cause Testing - Student-athletes may be tested individually or as a part of a regularly scheduled test. This test

will be used for student-athletes who demonstrate symptoms or behaviors which are indicative of substance abuse. d. Reasonable Cause Testing - Student-athletes who have previous violations of the DA program will be tested

individually or as part of a regularly scheduled test. 2. NCAA Testing: Student-athletes may be tested while participating in a championship event, a post season football

game or during a regularly scheduled on-site NCAA test. Student-athletes who will be tested will be selected from NCAA squad lists.

3. Big Ten Testing: The Big Ten conference has a conference wide performance enhancement drug testing program including year round on campus, summer testing (both on and off campus), and at selected Big Ten championships and tournaments. Student-athletes from all varsity intercollegiate sports may be subject to testing.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Failure to appear for a scheduled drug test or refusing to give a specimen will be cause for immediate suspension of the student-athlete from competition and/or practice and provides a basis for reasonable cause testing. This suspension will be in effect until reinstated by the Management Team. A positive result from either a Big Ten or NCAA test will represent a first positive test for institutional purposes B. OSU Drug Testing Guidelines These are the guidelines for all testing. 1. Upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics or his/her designee and the testing coordinator, a testing date,

site and time will be determined. 2. A list of student-athletes to be tested will be generated from the SAMS drug testing database with random selection

occurring with the use of a random number generator. This list may include 5th year students with no remaining eligibility and medical non-counters.

3. The names of student-athletes not reporting to the scheduled test will be reported to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

C. OSU Drug Testing Procedures The following are procedures for all testing. 1. Zero notification is the norm for the majority of drug tests that are performed for individual teams. Most drug tests are

scheduled to take place either pre or post practice for the scheduled date. If the student-athlete is not at practice or is out of town, during the scheduled test, the student-athlete will report to a location for collection on a future date determined by drug testing coordinator. Total team testing may be performed with the student-athletes being informed of drug test during the team practice session with the testing to follow practice.

2. student-athletes must report to the designated testing site at the requested time. Typically, two hours will be allocated for collection, and the student-athlete is required to produce a usable specimen within that period of time. If the student-athlete is unable to produce a specimen in this time frame, this may be viewed as a refusal to test which constitutes a positive test.

3. The student-athlete will be identified by an athletic department designee and may receive an ID band with name and identification number printed on the band to assist both the collectors and athletic department personnel during the collection process. . The student-athlete will receive a chain of custody form with his/her assigned donor ID number included. The student-athlete will select a specimen container.

4. The student-athlete will remain in visual contact with the collector and/or athletic department designee once he/she has checked in. The student-athlete may not leave the testing area until a specimen is produced.

6. The collector will visually observe while the student-athlete provides a sample. Visual observation for male student-athletes requires the shirt to be removed before entering the restroom and shorts to the knees while producing specimen. Female student-athletes will be asked to wear a bra and with shorts to knees while producing specimen. Pre-determined volumes and temperature guidelines for sample acceptance will be followed.

7. If the student-athlete is unable to produce a sufficient amount, the first specimen will be discarded. He/she will be asked to remain in visual contact of testing personnel within the testing area until he/she is able to produce additional specimen of usable volume.

8. After collection of specimen, the general accepted chain of custody standards will be followed.

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9. Every attempt will be made to keep the collection area limited to those scheduled to participate in drug testing collection to assist the collectors in controlling the testing area.

10. The student-athlete may leave when they have produced a usable specimen and the ID band is removed. D. OSU Drug Testing Post Collection Procedures 1. Testing personnel will check the roster of scheduled student-athletes and submit the names of student-athletes who did

not report to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee and the head coach of the respective team. 2. Samples are sent via overnight express to the clinical laboratory for analysis. 3. The samples are analyzed by the certified laboratory. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) and/or drug testing

coordinator will be notified of all results. 4. Medical Review Process

a. The MRO will provide administrative review of all documents. b. When a confirmed positive, adulterated, substituted or invalid test is received from the laboratory, the MRO must

contact the student-athlete directly through face to face contact or by phone to conduct a medical review. c. The MRO must determine whether there is a legitimate alternative medical explanation for a confirmed positive,

adulterated, substituted, or invalid test result. d. The MRO may direct the split specimen (B bottle) be sent to a separate certified laboratory at the request of the

donor. Split specimens are tested using only the confirmatory test(s) needed to reconfirm the primary specimen result(s).

e. The MRO may consult with the certifying scientist when assistance is needed on problematic test results. f. The MRO will review and interpret confirmed positive drug test results. g. The MRO will document on the Chain of Custody form, verified results of the drug test(s). h. The MRO will report all verified results to the Drug Testing Coordinator.

E. Medical Exceptions The Department of Athletics recognizes that some banned substances as well as some drugs tested in our ‘drugs of abuse’ panel are used for appropriate medical purposes. Accordingly, OSU does allow for exception if there is a documented medical history demonstrating need for use of the drug as well as documentation of the prescription information. Medical exceptions will be reviewed on an individual basis but will not be granted unless previously mentioned supporting documentation is received by the medical review officer. IV. PROCEDURES FOLLOWING A POSITIVE DRUG TEST FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE OCCURRENCE A. First Positive 1. The management team will be informed of a positive drug positive test and/or alcohol/substance abuse related offense

(e.g., DUI, alcohol related assault, underage possession of alcohol).The management team consists of the Associate Athletic Director for the student-athlete’s respective sport, the MRO, the drug testing coordinator, the intervention coordinator and the head coach or his/her designee.

2. The student-athlete will be evaluated by the intervention coordinator and a substance abuse counselor approved by the Department of Athletics.

3. The management team will determine a plan for the student-athlete and will meet with the student-athlete at least once per year to oversee compliance and monitor progress.

4. The student-athlete will be subject to reasonable cause testing as determined by the management team’s recommendation.

5. A student-athlete with an alcohol/substance abuse occurrence (DUI, underage possession, etc.) will be subject to more stringent alcohol testing as part of the management plan. Any positive test for alcohol in student-athletes who are under 21 will be deemed a second positive in the program.

B. Second Positive 1. The management team will be informed of the second positive drug test and/or substance abuse occurrence. 2. The student-athlete will be re-evaluated by the intervention coordinator and a substance abuse counselor approved by

the Department of Athletics to determine subsequent treatment options.

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3. The student-athlete will meet with the management team to discuss recommended changes to the previous management plan.

4. The student-athlete will be subject to a two-week suspension from all competition at the earliest available competition season. If the student-athlete competes in multiple sports, the suspension will be served in the sport season that the positive test occurred.

5. Re-instatement to the team will be considered by the Athletic Director or his/her designee in consultation with the management team.

6. The student-athlete will be subject to reasonable cause testing. C. Third Positive 1. The management team will be informed of the third positive drug test and/or substance abuse occurrence. 2. The student-athlete will be re-evaluated by the intervention coordinator and a substance abuse counselor approved by

the Department of Athletics. 3. The student-athlete will meet with the management team for further modification of the management plan. 4. The student-athlete who has a 3rd positive test for alcohol will be subject to a 2 week competitive season suspension.

There will also be mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education treatment program as determined by the intervention coordinator in Athletics and the substance abuse counselor approved by the Department of Athletics. Any additional positive tests after this point will result in a one calendar year suspension.

5. The student-athlete who has a 3rd positive test for illicit drug use or substance abuse occurrence will be suspended from all Department of Athletics functions for a minimum of one calendar year. Athletic aid may be cancelled. Re-instatement to the team will be considered by the Athletic Director or his/her designee in consultation with the management team.

6. The student-athlete will be subject to reasonable cause testing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to comply with the recommendations of the assessment and/or management plan will result in immediate suspension from all team activities and functions and will require a meeting with the management team to discuss future options. Please note that individual teams may have more strict penalties than the OSUDA policy. Each student athlete will be informed of the penalties and sanctions should they occur. Each student-athlete will sign a form acknowledging they have been educated and understand the penalties associated for positive test. V. PENALTIES FOR A POSITIVE DRUG TEST FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS OR ANABOLIC STEROIDS A. First Positive 1. The management team will be notified of a positive drug test for performance enhancing drugs or anabolic steroids.

The management team consists of the Associate Athletic Director for the student-athlete’s respective sport, the medical review officer, the drug testing coordinator, the intervention coordinator and the head coach or his/her designee.

2. The student-athlete will be suspended for the next 25% of competitive season play. 3. The student-athlete will be evaluated by the intervention coordinator and drug and substance abuse counselor identified

by the Department of Athletics, as needed. 4. The management team will determine a plan for the student-athlete and will meet with the student-athlete at least once

per year to oversee compliance and monitor progress. 5. The student-athlete will be subject to reasonable cause testing as determined by the management team’s

recommendations. B. Second Positive 1. The management team as listed above will be notified of a positive drug test for performance enhancing drugs or

anabolic steroids. 2. The student-athlete will lose all remaining eligibility and loss of athletic grant-in-aid. VI. DRUG TESTING APPEAL PROCESS A. A student-athlete may appeal either the finding of the presence of a prohibited substance or the sanction imposed as a

result of a positive finding.

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B. The appeal of a positive test result must be based upon one of the following; 1. Evidence of procedural error. 2. Evidence which refutes the positive finding or a medical exemption per NCAA guidelines.

C. The appeal of a sanction imposed as a result of a positive finding must be based on one of the following; 1. Evidence of procedural error. 2. Evidence which refutes the positive finding. 3. Evidence that the sanction imposed is unreasonable, harsh or inappropriate.

D. To appeal a positive finding or an imposed sanction, the student-athlete must file a written appeal accompanied by all supporting evidence. The appeal must be filed within seven days of notification.

A student-athlete's appeal will be reviewed by an appeal panel. An ad hoc appeals committee will be designated and will consist of faculty athletics’ representative, a representative from Counseling and Consultation Services, and a representative from Addiction Medicine at OSU East Hospital. At the appeal, the student-athlete has the right to present their case and present witnesses on their behalf. The appeal hearing will be conducted within seven working days of receipt of the appeal. The appeal hearing will consist of a review of all available evidence related to the initial finding as well as new evidence or documentation provided by the student-athlete. The Appeal Panel may: 1. Affirm the initial finding or sanction; 2. Reverse the initial finding or sanction; 3. Recommend retesting or recommend an alternative sanction. The alternative sanction recommended by the Appeals

Panel may not be harsher than the initial sanction. A written copy of the appeal decision will be provided to the student-athlete and the Athletic Director or his/her designee within five working days following the hearing.

VII. ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT A. Philosophy The referral or self-referral of a student-athlete stems from a strong concern for the overall health, welfare and development of our student-athletes. A referral or self-referral is sometimes recommended for assessment and/or treatment relating to substance abuse/dependence and related issues Assessment and treatment relating to possible substance abuse/dependence is not intended, and should not be construed as a punitive action. Assessment and treatment of our student-athletes is provided by duly licensed and credentialed health-care professionals, and is regarded as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Our physicians and other health care consultants work cooperatively in the areas of assessment, treatment, referral and aftercare. B. Assessment Assessment of the student-athlete who presents with alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence issues will be coordinated by the intervention coordinator. A behavioral plan, which includes expected behaviors, treatment goals and potential consequences, will be developed for each student-athlete. An additional assessment may be completed by a recognized substance abuse treatment facility with results of the assessment given to the intervention coordinator and/or the medical review officer. 1. There are three circumstances by which a student-athlete will be seen by physicians and other health care consultants

for assessment of possible substance dependence (or related concerns). These are: a. Referral by the MRO or the Director of Athletics or his/her designee following a positive drug test or other

documented substance abuse related occurrences; (see section IV - Procedures Following a Positive Drug Test). b. Self-referral: Any student-athlete may refer him/herself for evaluation or counseling by contacting a coach, athletic

trainer, team physician, or intervention coordinator. This arrangement is strictly confidential and no team or administrative sanctions are imposed upon the student-athlete who has made a personal decision to seek professional assistance. A treatment plan will be put into place and the student-athlete will not be sanctioned for self-referral. A student-athlete testing positive after self-referral will be subject to the sanctions outlined in the DA program determined by the intervention coordinator and medical review officer.

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c. The team physician, coaching staff, athletic trainer or other staff may refer student-athletes for assessment and counseling. This referral can occur as a result of observing specific behaviors or becoming aware of information suggesting the student-athlete may be experiencing difficulty or be at risk for developing alcohol or substance abuse problems.

2. Student-athletes are referred to the intervention coordinator for case management relating to alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependency issues. Based upon results of the initial assessment, the intervention coordinator, in consultation with the team physician, will make appropriate recommendations for further evaluation, counseling and/or treatment. The student-athlete (and as appropriate, his or her parents or guardians) will be included in each phase of the assessment process.

C. Treatment The management plan is based upon the assessed needs of the student-athlete. The plan will take into account the

circumstances surrounding the referral, severity and duration of the presenting and accompanying problem(s), as well as overall (i.e., personal, social, academic, and athletic) functioning. The assessment may be completed by a recognized substance abuse treatment facility. Taking into account these factors, treatment recommendations may involve, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

1. PERSONAL COUNSELING: (including elements of alcohol/drug education) provided through the intervention coordinator, and/or referral to other resource(s) when appropriate. The student-athlete’s parents or guardians MAY be included in each phase of the evaluation process.

2. PERSONAL COUNSELING with a mental health professional at a community treatment facility. 3. Referral for treatment/counseling and after care planning to a community based INTENSIVE OUT-PATIENT program.

Typically, these programs involve both individual and group counseling, and may include a component of family counseling. Aftercare, an essential component of this treatment program, is coordinated by the intervention coordinator in cooperation with the MRO and the drug testing coordinator.

4. Referral for treatment and aftercare planning to a community based IN-PATIENT TREATMENT facility. Typically, these programs involve intensive individual and group counseling in a residential setting. Every effort is made to include a component of family counseling in the overall treatment program. While the Department of Athletics has identified several excellent residential treatment programs in the Columbus area, the department will work cooperatively with the student-athlete and his/her family in locating and making a referral to a treatment facility closer to the student-athletes hometown if desired. Aftercare, an essential component of this treatment program, is coordinated through the intervention coordinator in cooperation with the MRO and the drug testing coordinator.

NOTE: If a student-athlete is referred to an IN-PATIENT treatment setting while he/she is enrolled and attending classes, a medical withdrawal can be facilitated on behalf of the student-athlete. VIII. ADDITIONAL DRUGS BANNED BY THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Drugs which are banned by the OSU DA Policy are listed below. Drugs banned by the NCAA can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/2018-19-ncaa-banned-drugs-list MOOD-ALTERING SUBSTANCES Depressants

marijuana

synthetic cannabinoids

alcohol (as written in policy)

barbiturates (unless physician prescribed)

tranquilizers (unless physician prescribed) Stimulants

amphetamines(unless physician prescribed)

cocaine Opiates

heroin

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morphine (unless physician prescribed) Hallucinogens

LSD

psilocybin

mescaline PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS Anabolic Agents

testosterone

synthetic anabolic steroids

growth hormone

clenbuterol

human chorionic gonadotropin

insulin growth factor - 1 Enhancers of Oxygenation

erythropoietin Masking Agents

diuretics/water pills (unless physician prescribed)

probenecid (unless physician prescribed)

CHAPTER SEVEN: Student Wellness

Programs and Services

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STUDENT WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Link: http://swc.osu.edu/ Location: Contact: Blake Marble, Director of Student Wellness Center Room B130 RPAC Phone: 614-292-4527 337 W 17th Ave Email: Marble.11@osu.edu Columbus, OH 43210

9 Dimensions of Wellness Link: http://swc.osu.edu/about-us/9-dimensions-of-wellness/ Alcohol Education We ensure that students obtain accurate information about responsible alcohol use through social norms marketing, coaching sessions, and workshops. Services also assist students with building skills to reduce high-risk use. Body Image Education We provide workshops and events that support positive body image. This also supports students struggling with eating disorders. Collegiate Recovery Community & Recovery House The Collegiate Recovery Community serves students in active recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The CRC enables students to have an authentic college experience while maintaining their recovery. Condom Club SLSWC offer presentations and education on safer sex practices, as well as low cost condom sales. Topics include contraceptives, healthy relationships, and STIs. Scarlet & Gray Financial SLSWC offers individual coaching sessions and group workshops to help students plan for short, mid, and long-term financial concerns. Students are able to take charge of their money, make informed decisions, and plan for a successful future during and upon graduation. HIV/Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Testing SLSWC offer OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody test for free to all students. In addition, SLSWC provides urine sample testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing. Students are also given coaching around safer sex practices to reduce high-risk activities. Prescription Drug Misuse Education SLSWC provides workshops and social norms marketing to enhance students’ understanding of medication safety issues, particularly those associated with the misuse of prescription drugs. Sexual Violence Education & Support SLSWC addresses situations of sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner abuse, and sexual harassment through educational programing, social norms marketing, and support resources. Stress Management SLSWC offers workshops and social norms marketing to support stress reduction and management. Workshops include education on the types of stress, time management, deep breathing and imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation. Tobacco Cessation Individual or group sessions that focus on health effects of tobacco, quit planning, and support resources. ‘Quit Kits’ are also distributed that include informational guides and resources.

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TEAMWORKS

Link: https://www.teamworks.com

Teamworks is a powerful collaboration platform trusted by universities, professional teams and organizations to keep their entire team moving forward. The Ohio State University Athletic Department has transitioned to using this app to create

more effective communication department wide. This app will be used by all teams for a variety of functions, ranging from travel itineraries to practice schedules.

For further questions please contact support@teamworks.com or athletic department advocate Tyler Jones

LEGAL SERVICES Link: http://studentlegal.osu.edu/

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Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University (SLS) is a non-profit law office employing legal professionals to provide advice, representation, education, and resources to eligible Ohio State students regarding a wide range of legal issues, including criminal misdemeanors, traffic offenses, landlord-tenant, consumer and credit matters, dissolutions, simple wills and power of attorney, notary, and much more. Ohio State students who attend Columbus campus and have paid the SLS fee are eligible for SLS services. Click here for more information about eligibility and the SLS fee.

Contact: Alyson Tucker Student Legal Services, Inc. South Campus Gateway 20 E. 11th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 247-5853 studentlegal@osu.edu

Appointments will be scheduled during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. – noon, and 1–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, when classes are in session.

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GAMBLING

PROBLEM GAMBLING DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONS Are you concerned that you have been or are you currently a problem gambler? Here are some warning signs: Do you: Find yourself reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money to

gamble? Need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to feel the excitement? Become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling? Gamble as a way of escaping from problems or relieving guilt, anxiety or depression? Often return another day in order to get even or chase your losses after gambling? Lie to family members, friends, therapist or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling? Participate in illegal activities (e.g. forgery, fraud or theft) in order to finance your gambling? Jeopardize or lose a significant relationship, job or educational or career opportunity because of gambling? Rely on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling? Attempt to control, cut back or stop gambling but are unable to do so?

If you score: 1-2: You are at-risk. 3-4: You are a problem gambler. 5 or more: You are a compulsive gambler. Please consider seeking help by calling 1-800-788-7254.

OhioMHAS Contacts Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson, MPA Problem Gambling Services Administrator stacey.frohnapfel@mha.ohio.gov or 614-644-8456

Scott Anderson, AS, LCDC II Problem Gambling Treatment Coordinator scott.anderson@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8562

Shemane Marsh, MA Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator shemane.marsh@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-9021

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VARSITY “O” ALUMNI SOCIETY

The Varsity “O” Alumni Society is an organization limited to Buckeye letter winners. Varsity “O” has over 9,000 members around the world who engage around the mission, "Athletes helping Athletes". Varsity “O” helps connect alumni athletes with one another, and with current student athletes and teams. A volunteer board of governors, made of former student- athletes, plans events and organizes activities to benefit The Ohio State University and its former and current athletes. Varsity “O” also heads annual efforts on the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. Some of the events directed toward current student athletes and sponsored by Varsity O include:

Letter jacket Ceremonies Team Captain Recognition

Team GPA awards Funding several undergraduate and graduate scholarships

Networking with current student athletes and Alums

Questions about the Varsity O Alumni Society? Email us! Varsityo@osu.edu

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For further information and questions please visit the official website of The Ohio State University Athletic Department at http://ohiostatebuckeyes.com, see the staff directory beginning on page 7. Thank you! --The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

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