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Student-Athletes, Welcome to Charleston and Charleston Southern University! We are entering an exciting time to be a Buccaneer and we pray that God will continue to bless our University and Athletic Department as we pursue both academic and athletic excellence. We are honored that you have chosen Charleston Southern University to further pursue all your aspirations and are excited to serve as resources to you on your journey. It is important to our goals that you understand the responsibilities that come with participating as a member of our Athletic Department – it is both an honor and a privilege. It is our expectation of eve-ry student-athlete that you represent the University and Athletic Department with passion, integrity, sportsmanship, and pride. Our prayer is that you use your time here to better yourself in every way, and our administration is here to assist you in any way that we are able. Our hope as a University and as an Athletic Depart-ment is to grow and develop our student-athletes in their relationship with Christ and to use athletics as an avenue for His ministry. It does not matter if this is your first or last semester here at Charleston Southern University; we want this year to be your best year yet! I would like to wish you the best of luck throughout the up-coming academic year as we strive to achieve excellence in competition and in the classroom! My door is always open if you have any questions or concerns. Go Bucs and God Bless! Jeff Barber Director of Athletics

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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK RECEIPT: __________________________________ _________________________________ Sport CSU ID I, __________________________ , as a student-athlete at Charleston Southern University, affirm that I have received the Student-Athlete Handbook for the 2020-21 academic year, that I have been made aware of the policies and procedures contained within, and that I am responsible for reading and understanding its contents that were provided to me electronically with my student-athlete forms. I accept my obligations and responsibilities as a student-athlete. I understand that being a student-athlete at Charleston Southern University is an honor and a privilege, and that I will be held to a standard above my peers. Any changes to this Handbook will be provided to me electronically via my official CSU student email. I also understand that my Head Coach, the Director of Athletics, and the Compliance Office are available to answer any questions I have regarding NCAA, Big South Conference, and Charleston Southern University regulations. I understand that should I be found in violation of any policy listed in the Student or Student-Athlete Handbook, I am subject to the penalties listed in Handbook and/or additional penalties at the discretion of the Director of Athletics and other Charleston Southern Uni-versity administration. Furthermore, I am aware that, if I am receiving an athletic scholarship through the Athletics Depart-ment, my athletic scholarship is governed by the terms and conditions of the Athletic Financial Aid Agreement. By signing my Athletic Financial Aid Agreement, I agree to the terms and conditions of the agreement and understand that should I be found in violation of those terms and conditions, my athletic scholarship may be reduced, cancelled, or non-renewed by the Athletic Department. ________________________________________________ Printed Name of Person Completing Form ________________________________________________ Signature of Person Completing Form ________________________________________________ Phone number ________________________________________________ Date

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ........................................................... 6

STRATEGIC GOAL ................................................................................................................ 6 DEPARTMENT MISSION, VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES .................................................. 6 STATEMENT OF EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY ....................................................................... 7 COMMITMENT TO NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE .................................................................. 7 EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................. 7 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF DIRECTORY ....................................................................... 9 CAMPUS SERVICES ........................................................................................................... 10

I. ATHLETIC ACADEMIC & SUPPORT SERVICES ..................................................................... 11 ACADEMIC SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 11 GOALS ............................................................................................................................... 11 STUDY HALL ...................................................................................................................... 12 CLASS ATTENDANCE ......................................................................................................... 12 CSU ATHLETIC ACADEMIC STAFF...................................................................................... 13 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES .......................................................................................... 13

II. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ................................................................................................... 14 MAKE-UP POLICY FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ....................................................... 14 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY (R-58) ............................................................................... 14 SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY .................................... 17 FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCE POLICY ................................................................. 17 FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT ........................................................................ 18 INCOMPLETE GRADES ...................................................................................................... 18 DECLARATION OF MAJOR ................................................................................................ 18 GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 18 SUMMER COURSES AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS ................................................................. 20 ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS ................................................................................. 20 STUDENT-ATHLETE TEXTBOOK POLICY ............................................................................ 21 FAFSA ............................................................................................................................... 22 FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 22 FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR ............................................................................................... 23

III. NCAA RULES TO KNOW ................................................................................................... 25 RULES VIOLATION ............................................................................................................ 25 ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ....................................................................................................... 25 ELIGIBILITY SQUAD MEETINGS ......................................................................................... 26 TEAM TRAVEL ................................................................................................................... 26 USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS .......................................................................................... 27

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USE OF SPORTS AGENTS .................................................................................................. 27 COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES (CARA) ................................................ 27 AUTOGRAPHS ................................................................................................................... 29 NON-PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS ........................................................................................... 29 STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................. 30 PROMOTIONAL OR CHARITABLE BENEFIT APPEARANCES ............................................... 30 ETHICAL CONDUCT ........................................................................................................... 30 PROHIBITED USE OF NAME, PICTURE, LIKENESS, APPEARANCE FOR ENDORSEMENT .... 30 GAMBLING AND BRIBERY ................................................................................................. 31 ATHLETICALLY RELATED FINANCIAL AID .......................................................................... 31 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFER PROCESS ........................................................................... 32 TRANSFER RELEASES – ONE TIME TRANSFER EXCEPTION ............................................... 34 SPORTSMANSHIP ............................................................................................................. 36 SEXUAL VIOLENCE & SEXUAL MISCONDUCT .................................................................... 36

IV. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................. 38 LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM ...................................................................................................... 38 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE .................................................................... 38 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ...................................................................................................... 39 STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .................................................................. 40 HAZING POLICY ................................................................................................................ 40

V. ATHLETIC TRAINING & SPORTS MEDICINE ....................................................................... 43 PHYSICAL/MEDICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 43 EVALUATION OF INJURIES ................................................................................................ 43 TREATMENT OF INJURIES ................................................................................................. 43 MEDICAL REFERRALS ........................................................................................................ 44 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: .......................................................................................... 44 Athletic Injury Procedures / Bill Pay ................................................................................. 45 CSU COUNSELING SERVICES: ............................................................................................ 45 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ........................................................................................... 45 DRUG TESTING POLICY/PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 47 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM............................................................................................ 47 RANDOM TESTING ........................................................................................................... 48 REASONABLE SUSPICION CLAUSE .................................................................................... 48 SAFE HARBOR ................................................................................................................... 48 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM ............................................................................ 49 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 49 DRUGS OF CONSIDERATION ............................................................................................. 50

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USE OF TOBACCO PROCESS.............................................................................................. 50 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ................................................................................................... 50 STUDENT-ATHLETE RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 50 GUIDELINES/SANCTIONS FOR POSITIVE TEST RESULTS ................................................... 50

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WELCOME TO CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Charleston Southern University is a charter member of the Big South Conference and sponsors 16 sports at the NCAA Division I level. CSU offers you the opportunity to achieve academic excel-lence, athletic success, and personal growth. Approximately 300 student-athletes participate in the athletics program annually. STRATEGIC GOAL The University’s strategic goal for the department of athletics is to provide a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program in compliance with NCAA guidelines, enhancing the academic, emo-tional, and spiritual development of the University’s student-athletes. DEPARTMENT MISSION, VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES MISSION To glorify Christ through excellence in academics and athletics. VISION To provide the most Christ-centered student-athlete experience in collegiate athletics and compete at the highest level GUIDING PRINCIPLES These Guiding Principles to guide and govern our actions at all times. They define what we believe and how we operate. We will recruit, hire, train, and manage according to these Guiding Principles:

1. Passion -passion for CSU and athletics, to be the best we can possibly be. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for men.” (Col 3:23)

2. Integrity -everything done the right way for the right reason with highest character “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” - 2 Cor. 8:21

3. Hard work -doing our best jobs every day to the best of our ability “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” - Proverbs 14:23

4. Fairness -fairness in all situations to all people “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31

5. Excellence -everything done to the best of our ability at the utmost level “If anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think on such things.” - Phil 4:9

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STATEMENT OF EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY The Department of Athletics believes in the fair treatment of all student-athletes and department personnel. Policies have been incorporated into daily practice to ensure the equitable treatment of each individual, regardless of gender, race, or national origin. These policies affect issues including, but not limited to, personnel, student-athletes, teams, travel, competition, facilities and grants-in-aid. The Department of Athletics believes in policies and operating procedures that are free of discrimi-natory practices, and the Department stands on a commitment to equity. The Department is particu-larly sensitive to the need for proper role models in coaching and administrative positions. There-fore, the department actively seeks female and minority candidates for any personnel vacancy. Every effort will be taken to conduct a search consistent with the Department’s commitment to providing an equal opportunity for each applicant. COMMITMENT TO NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE Charleston Southern University is required by the NCAA to operate its intercollegiate athletics pro-gram in compliance with the Association’s regulations. The University is committed to maintaining institutional control over the affairs of its intercollegiate athletics programs and will not tolerate in-tentional disregard for the rules. All individuals associated with the athletics program, including stu-dent-athletes, prospects, coaches, staff, faculty and other representatives of the institution’s athletics interests are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the NCAA’s ethical con-duct legislation found in Bylaw 10. During the conduct of any investigation into possible NCAA violations, all individuals associated with the athletics program are expected to cooperate fully with CSU, Big South Conference or NCAA staff members involved in conducting the investigation. Any individual who refuses to coop-erate fully or provides false or misleading information pursuant to an investigation will face discipli-nary action including, but not limited to, loss of eligibility, athletic financial aid, suspension or ter-mination. EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The same University policies that apply to all CSU students also apply to you. However, we realize you have time commitments, physical demands, and visibility which other students may not experi-ence. The CSU coaches and staff are here to support you and to provide the resources necessary for you to reach your full potential. However, you are ultimately responsible for your own academic progress, personal conduct, and athletic success. CSU student-athletes are students first. Each stu-dent-athlete has the responsibility to fulfill clear expectations. These include: Understanding that earning a degree is the primary goal of the student-athlete Meeting all academic responsibilities, including regular class attendance and the completion of

all assignments in a timely manner Complying with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big South Conference, and the Uni-

versity, while avoiding situations that compromise compliance with the rules Meeting regularly with faculty advisors and the Director of Student-Athlete Success Striving to be involved as a complete member of the University community and making a strong

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effort to maximize your educational experience It is the policy of Charleston Southern University that all those associated with the athletic program maintain the highest degree of ethical conduct. All persons involved with intercollegiate athletics are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will positively reflect the image of the University. Behavior that has the potential of harming the reputation of the University will not be tolerated. The Athletics Department reserves the right to establish standards of personal grooming, including, but not limited to, hair length, dress code and earrings. Coaches reserve the right to establish appropriate travel attire.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF DIRECTORY Athletic Administration Main Office www.csusports.com 863-7678

Director of Athletics Administrative Staff: 863-7678

Associate AD for Compliance/SWA Lisa Gilmore 863-7078

Assistant AD for Development TBA 863-7523

Associate AD for Business & Administration Courtney Hall 863-7670

Associate AD for Academics Betty Palmer 863-7629

Associate AD for Facilities James Bradley 863-7677

Assistant AD Sports Med./Athletic Training Brad Drake 863-7681

Assistant AD for Media Seth Montgomery 863-7687

Director of Marketing and Promotions Courtney Schley 863-7671

Athletic Administrative Assistant TBA 863-7670

Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Todd Heldreth 863-5851

Director of Compliance Richard Ryan 863-7436

Director of Athletic Performance Charles Simmons

Head Coaches:

Baseball Adam Ward 863-7591

Men’s Basketball Barclay Radebaugh 863-7690

Women’s Basketball Fred Applin 863-7684

Football Autry Denson 863-7119

Men’s Golf Jason Payne 863-7556

Women’s Golf Jordan Jeffers 863-7122

Women’s Soccer Eric Terrill 863-7931

Softball Shane Winkler 863-7686

Women’s Tennis Anca Dumitrescu 863-7145

Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Jim Stintzi 863-7174

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Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Soyini Thompson 863-7111

Volleyball David McFatrich 863-7680

CAMPUS SERVICES Enrollment Services ............................................................................................................ 863-7050 Registrar’s Office ................................................................................................................ 863-8060 Residence Life and Campus Safety ........................................................................... 863-7104/7103 Student Activities ............................................................................................................... 863-8031 Campus Minister ................................................................................................................ 863-7218 Dean of Students ................................................................................................................ 863-8008 University Emergency (on campus) .............................................................................................. 20# University Emergency (off campus) ........................................................................ 553-5896 or 911

If dialing on campus, dial only the last four numbers.

The information contained in this handbook does not constitute a contract between Charleston

Southern University and any student athlete. Policies are subject to change.

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I. ATHLETIC ACADEMIC & SUPPORT SERVICES Charleston Southern University Athletic Academic staff works to create a positive learning envi-ronment, incorporate independent learning, and improve study overall techniques. The Athletic Aca-demic staff works as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the University’s undergraduate and graduate divisions, including administrative offices. Our staff ensures all student-athletes main-tain satisfactory NCAA progress toward degree, monitors NCAA academic eligibility and offers career advice and counseling.

Additionally, we work with our campus partners such as the Learning Center, the Math Help Labs, and the English Writing Center. These services provide academic tutoring, including all levels of math, and writing support across the curriculum. CSU student-athletes are provided outstanding op-portunities for learning and making positive progress toward degree/graduation through these ser-vices. It is the mission of the CSU Athletic Academic office to put student-athletes in a position to succeed and become independent learners through the following services:

ACADEMIC SERVICES • Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes on a regular basis via e-mails, phone

calls and face-to-face contact with faculty members • Maintaining a specialized tutoring staff available to all student-athletes • Maintaining a reporting system throughout each semester requesting faculty members to

provide information concerning the academic progress of student-athletes • Providing a supervised study environment where student-athletes may meet with tutors,

work in small groups and study in a quiet atmosphere • Providing assistance with choice of major and career for student-athletes • Communication with various academic department advisors in relation to student-athletes’

NCAA satisfactory-progress-toward-degree requirements • Communication with tutors to monitor student-athletes’ academic progress and to consist-

ently support skill and strategy development • Inform student-athletes and coaches of academic progress each semester • Refer student-athletes to the appropriate source for graduation status

GOALS

• Sustain academic honesty and integrity • Assist student-athletes in achieving their individual academic goals

and foster academic independence and personal development • Honor and abide by the rules, policies and practices of Charleston Southern

University, the Big South Conference and the NCAA • Provide quality and accurate academic information • Introduce prospective student-athletes to Charleston Southern University’s

academic and athletic programs and services • Promote an environment where students can balance academic and

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athletic success • Monitor academic eligibility and satisfactory-progress-toward degree

requirements • Empower student-athletes through education to be accountable and

responsible for their academic goals and eligibility

STUDY HALL Student-athletes who are required to attend athletic study hall include all incoming freshmen, trans-fers and those who have GPA’s within the scale listed below:

Freshmen 6/8 hours per week, depending on sport season Transfers 6/8 hours per week, depending on sport season 2.80-2.99 2 hours per week 2.60-2.79 4 hours per week 2.40-2.59 6 hours per week 2.39 and below 8 hours per week

All student-athletes will be expected to attend regularly, to arrive in a timely manner, and to be pre-pared to study. The Athletic Study Hall will be one of respect, integrity, and excellence.

• Laptops/IPads/Electronic Notebooks/Cell Phones, etc., are permitted only for the purpose of typing papers or conducting academic research

o Cell phones are not permitted for use other than academic research • Study Hall is not the location for socializing or disruptive behavior. • Watching videos or reading newspapers or magazines will not be permitted • Violation of any of these rules will result in dismissal from study hall and deduction of

study hall hours for that session

Hours of Operation for Athletic Academic Study Hall

(Fall and Spring Semesters) Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(Summer Semesters) Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLASS ATTENDANCE The CSU Department of Athletics believes that classroom attendance and academic success are di-rectly correlated. All CSU student-athletes are expected to attend class, to meet academic expecta-tions and be good ambassadors for CSU athletics. If you miss class due to illness, contact your pro-fessor as soon as possible as well as your team athletic trainer. Class attendance, as well as academic progress, is monitored by the Associate Athletic Director for Academics and staff through the use of progress reports and Early Alerts sent to, or received by, each respective professor. These reports are

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provided to the respective coaches. CSU ATHLETIC ACADEMIC STAFF Betty Palmer – Associate Athletic Director of Athletics Football, M/W Basketball, M/W Golf Email: epalmer@csuniv.edu; Office Phone: (843) 863-7629 Mackenzie Neally –Coordinator, Athletic Academics Volleyball, Tennis, M/W Cross Country, M/W Track E-mail: mneally@csuniv.edu; Office Phone: (843) 863-7630 Katie Balcom – Coordinator, Athletic Academics Softball, Soccer, Baseball, Cheerleading E-mail: kbalcom@csuniv.edu; Office Phone: (843) 863-7004 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Student Success Center is located in the Strom Thurmond Center. The staff of the Student Suc-cess Center provides assistance for those students with learning disabilities. In accordance with sec-tions 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Charleston Southern University is committed to provid-ing reasonable accommodations for disabled students who are otherwise qualified to pursue college level work. Students are responsible for making their disabilities known and for providing the appropriate doc-umentation, as required. All forms of documentation are considered confidential and are subject to review by members of the Special Needs Committee. The University may recommend or require additional testing to further define the accommodations. Please visit the Student Success Center lo-cated on the 1st floor of the Strom Thurmond Center for more information.

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II. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MAKE-UP POLICY FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES The following policy became effective June 1, 2001, and applies to all students representing the University, including student-athletes. The specific dates and times that student representatives will be representing the University on official business must be approved in advance by one of the fol-lowing: (1) Provost or other Senior Officer, or (2) Academic Dean, or (3) Dean of Students. Under this policy, all student representatives are subject to the same attendance policy as all other undergraduate students. However, student representatives who must be absent from classes while representing CSU on official business will be allowed to make up tests, assignments and/or other activities without penalty. Course syllabi must reflect how and when this may be accomplished. Student Representatives will register along with all other students according to their classification (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen). Dates are published on the Academic Calendar. Students who experience scheduling conflicts during registration as a result of officially representing the Uni-versity should contact the appropriate academic department chairperson in an effort to design an acceptable class schedule. Students may seek further redress from the appropriate academic dean. The academic dean’s decision is final. Such resolution will be handled on a case-by-case basis. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY (R-58) A Community of Honor: As a liberal arts university committed to the Christian faith, Charleston Southern University seeks to develop ethical men and women of disciplined, creative minds and lives that focus on leadership, service, and learning. The Honor System of Charleston Southern Uni-versity is designed to provide an academic community of trust in which students can enjoy the op-portunity to grow both intellectually and personally. For these purposes, the following rules and guidelines will be applied. Academic Dishonesty: “Academic Dishonesty” is the transfer, receipt, or use of academic infor-mation, or the attempted transfer, receipt, or use of academic information in a manner not authorized by the instructor or by University rules. It includes, but is not limited to, cheating and plagiarism as well as aiding or encouraging another to commit academic dishonesty. “Cheating” is defined as wrongfully giving, taking, or presenting any information or material bor-rowed from another source – including the Internet-- by a student with the intent of aiding himself or another on academic work. This includes, but is not limited to a test, examination, presentation, ex-periment or any written assignment, which is considered in any way in the determination of the final grade. “Plagiarism” is the taking or attempted taking of an idea, a writing, a graphic, music composition, art or datum of another without giving proper credit and presenting or attempting to present it as one’s own. It is also taking written materials of one’s own that have been used for a previous course assignment and using it without reference to it in its original form. Students are encouraged to ask their instruc-

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tor(s) for clarification regarding their academic dishonesty standards. Instructors are encouraged to include academic dishonesty/integrity standards on their course syllabi. PROCEDURE: A. It is the responsibility of an instructor to certify that academic assignments are independently

mastered sufficiently to merit course credit. The responsibility of the student is to independently master academic assignments, refrain from acts of academic dishonesty, and refuse to aid or tol-erate the academic dishonesty of others.

B. If an instructor determines that the student is guilty of academic dishonesty, the instructor must discuss the matter with the student. In the event the instructor cannot reach the student in a timely manner, such as when the student has gone home at the end of a semester, the instructor may as-sign a grade of “I” (Incomplete) until the student can be contacted and the matter of academic dishonesty discussed. The instructor then completes the “Academic Violation Form,” which should include evidence and other necessary documentation. The instructor will determine the appropriate remedy: either a grade of zero on the assignment in question or a grade of “F” in the course. The student will designate whether he/she accepts the remedy for the violation of the dis-honesty policy or wishes to appeal the instructor’s decision. If a student elects to appeal, the “ap-peal due date” line must be completed on the Academic Violation Form. (See the Appeals section below for more information regarding the appeals process)

C. Upon completion, the instructor forwards the Academic Violation Form to the Registrar’s Office for placement in the student’s permanent record. The Registrar will forward copies of the Aca-demic Violation Form to the student, the faculty member, department chair, academic dean, dean of students, provost, and president. Not appealing when the form is first completed or by the ap-peal due date will be taken as an admission of guilt, except under compelling circumstances to be determined at the sole discretion of the provost.

D. If upon receipt of the Academic Violation Form the Registrar determines that the student is guilty of a second offense, then a grade of FD (Failure Due to Academic Dishonesty) will be assigned by the Registrar for the course regardless of the remedy specified on the Academic Violation Form. Assigning the FD is to be done by the Registrar when the second Academic Violation Form is placed in the student’s record, and the Registrar will notify all parties in writing. The student is then permanently disbarred from membership in any honorary society and is perma-nently ineligible for any CSU honor list. The student may petition the Academic Integrity Ap-peals Committee to have the dishonesty notation (D) removed from the transcript after one year if no additional dishonesty offenses occur and the student satisfactorily completes the Academic In-tegrity Program as approved by the Faculty Senate. The grade of F remains on the transcript. Up-on receipt by the Registrar of a third offense, the Registrar will assign the grade of FD and then notify all parties. After all appeals are exhausted, if the third offense still stands, then the student will be permanently expelled from the University. The notice of expulsion will be forwarded to the student, department chair, appropriate academic dean, dean of students, provost, and presi-dent. A copy of the final report with the three offenses will become a part of the student’s perma-nent record. The university reserves the right to expel the student after a first or second offense, depending on the circumstances and at the sole discretion of the provost.

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APPEALS: A. The student who wishes to appeal an academic violation charge should submit his/her appeal in

writing to the chair of the appropriate department by the appeal due date indicated on the Aca-demic Violation Form, which is normally within 10 regularly scheduled class days after the com-pletion date of the Academic Violation Form. This statement should contain the reasons for which the student is appealing the instructor’s decision. The burden of proof lies with the student in such a case to show that an error or malfeasance has occurred. Within 10 regularly scheduled class days of receiving the written appeal, the department chair will notify in writing both the in-structor and the student of the chair’s decision. If the department chair is also the instructor who files the Academic Violation Form, then the student must appeal to the appropriate academic dean.

B. When, in the opinion of the department chair, the student fails to show reasonable cause for fur-ther investigation, the chair may deny the appeal without taking further action. When, in the opinion of the department chair, a student’s appeal raises reasonable doubt as to whether a mis-take or malfeasance has occurred, the chair will meet with the faculty member and with the stu-dent and render a decision within 10 regularly scheduled class days of the receipt of the appeal.

If the decision favors granting the student’s appeal, the department chair may request that the Registrar remove the Academic Violation Form from the student’s record. The chair will notify both the student and the instructor of this action.

C. If the student files the initial appeal or elects to appeal the chair’s decision during Maymester, Summer I, Summer II or during final exam week of the Fall or Spring semesters and if the in-structor or department chair is not available during that time, all of the foregoing time require-ments begin to run with the first day of class in the next major term. In extreme or unusual cir-cumstances regarding the timeliness of the appeals process, the provost will make the final de-termination.

D. Any student who has exhausted the remedies open under the procedures outlined above may appeal the entire matter to the Academic Integrity Appeals Committee in writing within 10 regularly scheduled class days of receiving the response from the department chair. Upon receipt of the ap-peal, the Academic Integrity Appeals Committee will review the matter and issue a decision within 15 regularly scheduled class days. The Academic Integrity Appeals Committee has the authority to deny the appeal, reduce the penalties in the event of extenuating circumstances, or direct the regis-trar to remove the record of the Academic Violation Form from the student’s permanent record. The results of the Academic Integrity Appeals Committee are final.

E. All results from the proceedings of the Academic Dishonesty Appeals Committee should be re-ported to the appropriate academic dean, dean of students, provost, and president as information.

F. The Academic Integrity Appeals Committee will be composed of five members: three faculty and two students. Faculty members must be full-time faculty and are elected by the general faculty: one from the College of Humanities, one from the College of Sciences and one from the Profes-sional Schools. Faculty members are elected for three-year terms. Service dates are staggered, so only one position is up for election each year. The two student members are appointed by the Student Government Association officers for one-year terms. If a member of the Academic Integ-rity Appeals Committee is unavailable, is involved in the matter being appealed, or feels that he/she must excuse himself/herself, then that member will be replaced. If the member being re-

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placed is a faculty member, then the provost will select the replacement. Similarly, if the member being replaced is a student, then the Student Government Association officers will select the re-placement. The Academic Integrity Appeals Committee is distinct from the Faculty Appeals Committee that hears appeals of final grades as defined in policy R-45 of the CSU Policy and Procedure Manual. Note: During the appeals process, the student may continue to attend the class in which the violation occurred.

By action of the Faculty Senate and approval of the Board of Trustees on March 25, 2003. SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY A first offense violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will result in disciplinary probation for one full semester or four months. A second offense violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will result in disciplinary probation for one full academic year. A third offense violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will result in the student being permanent-ly expelled from the University. FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCE POLICY An absence is defined as any nonattendance, regardless of cause, whether due to illness, emergency, or official leave. Three instances of tardiness are equal to one absence. Missing a class due to athlet-ic participation or travel is considered an absence. However, any student representing the University will be allowed to make up missed assignments. All student-athletes must take responsibility under these circumstances and make the appropriate arrangements with their professors beforehand. A professor will automatically drop the student from a class, with a grade of FA, which means Fail-ure to Attend, when the student has missed 25 percent of the class meetings. Using this formula, the example below shows the number of absences for typical classes during the fall and spring semes-ters, except those taught through the Department of Foundation Studies.

Description Absences at which you will FA

MWF Classes 11

TTH Classes 7

Sat. or Evening Classes 4

Accelerated (AEDP) Classes 6 The Bridge Program has the following attendance policy:

Regular semester classes meeting MWF 7

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Regular semester classes meeting TTH 5

FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT NCAA regulations require student-athletes to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at all times during the term in order to remain eligible for practice and competition. DROP/ADD PRODEDURE Student-athletes are required to meet with the Director of Student-Athlete Success before dropping or adding a course to determine the effects on meeting NCAA satisfactory progress requirements. Remember that dropping below 12 credit hours will result in immediate ineligibility for practice and competition. This regulation applies even if you receive a grade of FA in a course and drop below 12 hours of enrollment. REPEATED COURSES Repeating a course should be completed with caution. If you are repeating a course for which you have previously earned credit, the course may be used only once in determining your NCAA satis-factory progress. At CSU, a course may be taken only three times in an attempt to earn credit. All attempts count, including grades of W, WP, WF, FA, and F. INCOMPLETE GRADES Incomplete (I) grades are assigned when, for reasons approved by the professor, the student has been unable to complete the coursework by the end of the semester. Responsibility for removing the in-complete grade rests with the student. The grade must be removed before midterm of the following major semester, or it automatically becomes an F. Please refer to the Student Handbook for proce-dures on appeal of grades. DECLARATION OF MAJOR NCAA regulations require that you declare a major leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of your 5th semester of full-time enrollment. Do not change your major without consulting with the Director Student-Athlete Success because this action could affect your NCAA academic eligibility. GRADING SYSTEM The CSU grading system is based on a four-point scale. The grade point average (GPA) is a weighted average of the grades that you have made in your classes. It is also referred to as Quality Point Average (QPA). Grade points are numerical values that are assigned to a letter grade. Bridge Program courses are not included in the GPA calculation except that grades of “F” or “FA” will be calculated.

A = 4 quality points

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B+ B

= =

3.5 quality points 3.0 quality points

C+ C

= =

2.5 quality points 2.0 quality points

D = 1.0 quality point

F = 0 quality points

*Note: Failure due to absences is treated as an “F” in calculat-ing GPA

NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (PROGRESS TOWARD DEGREE) 6/9 Hour Rule:

Student-athletes must earn at least 6 degree applicable credit hours during each full time semester in order to remain eligibility for the next semester. Football players must earn 9 hours in the Fall or face a 4 game suspension during the ensuing Fall semester.

24/18 Hour Rule:

Student-athletes must earn at least 24 degree applicable credit hours prior to the start of their second year of full-time collegiate enrollment, with at least 18 of those hours being earned during the regular academic year. During each academic year subsequent to the first year, student-athletes must earn at least 18 degree applicable credit hours during the regular academic year. The regular academic year is defined as the time period from the beginning of the fall semester through commencement exercises in the spring.

* A maximum of (6) Bridge Program hours may be used to meet the 6, 18 and 24 hour rules. Percent Degree Requirement:

40 percent upon entering 3rd year of collegiate enrollment (50 hours of a 125 credit hour program)

60 percent upon entering 4th year of collegiate enrollment (75 hours of a 125 credit hour program)

80 percent upon entering 5th year of collegiate enrollment (100 hours of a 125 credit hour program)

* Bridge Program hours do NOT count toward meeting Percent Degree Requirements. Minimum GPA Requirement: Minimum GPA requirements must be completed as follows:

Upon entering the 2nd year of collegiate enrollment, a cumulative 1.8 GPA Upon entering the 3rd year of collegiate enrollment, a cumulative 1.9 GPA Upon entering the 4th year of collegiate enrollment, a cumulative 2.0 GPA

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SUMMER COURSES AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS Prior written approval from the CSU Registrar is required in order to take courses at other institu-tions. ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS DEAN’S LIST The Dean’s List is determined at the end of each semester. Full-time students (12 hours or more) with a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester qualify. GPA for honors determination is not rounded. Graduation with honors is determined by cumulative GPA according to the following scale and also requires that at least 60 semester hours of course work have been earned at CSU. Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00 GPA Magna Cum Laude 3.75 – 3.89 GPA Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.74 GPA BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE PRESIDENTIAL HONOR ROLL The Big South Presidential Honor Roll is awarded annually to student-athletes who averaged at least a 3.0 GPA during the academic year while competing in athletics. BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE Each sport will have a Big South Scholar-Athlete Team that is announced at the Conference Banquet each year. One member from each university will be chosen to this team. From this team, one athlete will be chosen as the Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year for that team. SELECT SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR This award is given by the Big South Conference. The nominees must be seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. The Faculty Athletics Representatives nominate the athletes from their universities. ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN The Academic All-American is nominated by the Sports Information Director to the College Sports Information Directors of America. Winners are chosen on the basis of athletic and academic excel-lence. TOP SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Each fall semester, the Athletics Department and Student-Athlete Success Program recognize one individual from each team as the top scholar-athlete for the previous school year, based on the fol-lowing criteria: Must be a returning player, and Present highest GPA for the year for the entire team with sophomore standing or above

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STUDENT-ATHLETE TEXTBOOK POLICY NCAA Bylaw 15.2.3 - Books A member institution may provide a student-athlete financial aid that covers the actual cost of re-quired course-related books. NCAA Bylaw 15.2.3.1 - Dollar Limit There is no dollar limit for books a student-athlete may receive, provided each book is required for a course in which the student-athlete is enrolled. The institution may provide the student-athlete with cash to purchase books, as long as the amount of cash provided is equal to the actual cost of the books purchased. Forms Used for Documentation: Individuals and Departments Involved: 1. Athletic Grant-in-Aid form 1. Coaches 2. Student-Athlete

3. Compliance Office 4. Financial Aid Office 5. Athletics Academic Success Office 6. University Bookstore staff 7. Business Office Policy: 1. All textbooks purchased on behalf of a student-athlete by the department of athletics are property

of Charleston Southern University. 2. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to care for and maintain all athletics property includ-

ing any athletically purchased textbooks. 3. If a student wishes to retain a textbook, course packets or sequential course texts, he or she may

retain it only after it has been returned per bookstore procedure stated below. 4. Coaches will make determinations per grant-in aid issuance policy and procedure which student-

athletes will receive book scholarships. 5. All textbook policy will be adhered to in the issuance and retrieval of institutionally purchased

textbooks. Procedures: 1. The compliance office will notify the CSU Athletic Academic Success staff (via grant-in aid da-

tabase) of all student-athletes who have been designated by their coach to receive textbooks with-in their grant-in-aid.

2. The CSU Athletic Academic Success staff will collaborate with the CSU bookstore to pre-package all course-required texts for those so designated.

3. Student-athletes will be informed when to pick up their texts by the CSU Athletic Academic Suc-cess staff.

4. It is the students' responsibility to check during pick-up to assure all texts are accounted for and to sign for their textbooks

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5. At the end of the term, the CSU Athletic Academic Success staff will post and distribute infor-mation regarding dates for textbook returns.

6. Student-athletes must return all scholarship textbooks to the CSU Athletic Academic Success staff by the specified deadline each semester.

7. Students must sign the receipt showing that all issued texts have been returned and accounted for. 8. Student athletes are permitted to return only texts that were issued to them at the beginning of the

term. No texts may be returned for another student. 9. If a student-athlete would like to keep or reuse a course pack or laboratory manual, he or she

must make the appropriate arrangements with the CSU Athletic Academic Success staff and will be charged the retail value of the item to their student account.

10. If a student-athlete is taking a sequential course that will require the same textbook, he or she must return the textbook at the end of the term and then will be reissued the necessary text in the following semester.

11. If a course is dropped or removed from a student-athlete’s schedule for any reason, all issued course materials must be returned immediately to the CSU Athletic Academic Success staff.

12. Failure to return any scholarship textbooks by the prescribed deadline of the CSU Athletic Aca-demic Success staff will result in the student-athlete being charged the retail cost of the missing textbook(s) to the student-athlete's account with Charleston Southern University. This may also result in not being permitted to pick up textbooks for future semesters.

13. Athletics may request a transcript hold as necessary if the student does not comply with these procedures but wishes to depart Charleston Southern University for any reason.

FAFSA Financial aid awards are not renewed automatically. You MUST apply for financial aid each year. In order to do this, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) to apply for fi-nancial aid. Priority deadline for financial aid was March 1. This maximizes the student’s chances for priority aid such as work-study and Perkins loans. A student can apply for Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans any time during the aid year. We encourage you to apply electronically using FAFSA on the Web. It can save you weeks in pro-cessing time and has a built in editing format to reduce errors. To complete your FAFSA on the Web, go to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will need a FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you are providing your parents’ in-formation, they will sign your FAFSA with their own FSA ID and password. If you do not have a FSA ID, or if you have forgotten your password, you may request a password change at: http://www.fsaid.ed.gov. FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS All students who receive financial aid have their academic progress monitored at least annually to determine continued eligibility for assistance. Students in certificate programs are monitored each

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semester. There are three major components to CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy: GPA, completion rate, and maximum time frame.

Additional documentation may be required and will be requested directly from the Financial Aid Office. Respond immediately to any additional document request(s) from the Student Financial Aid Office. Include your name, banner identification number, telephone number and email address on all documents you submit to the Financial Aid Office.

Should you have any questions regarding your financial aid file, you may call them at (843) 863-7050 or email at financialaid@csuniv.edu.

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR JULY July 1 – Deadline for Renewals/Nonrenewals

Summer Session II Endowed Athletic Scholarships

AUGUST August 1 of PSA’s senior year – first date to provide written offer of athletic aid August 1 – NLI Signing Period Ends (All Sports other than Basket-ball/Football) Fall Meal Plans/Book Scholarships to Campus Partners Fall International Insurance Ledger Entries Fall Squad Lists (sent to Big South Conference prior to first competition as completed) SAP Appeals for Fall semester (did not meet SAP after Spring/Summer) SCTG Appeals for Fall semester (did not meet SCTG after previous academic year)

SEPTEMBER Fall Refunds (Basketball – Housing, COA, PELL // Football – PELL)

OCTOBER October 1 – FAFSA available for the next academic year NLI Requests for Early NLI Signing Period (Basketball) NLI Requests for NLI Signing Period (All Sports other than Basket-ball/Football)

NOVEMBER November 1 – potential deadline for returning SA for next academic year November 15 – potential FAFSA verification deadline for returning SA for next academic year November 15 – deadline to submit Residency documents for South Carolina Tuition Grant November 15 – deadline to submit SCTG Appeal for Fall semester Early NLI Signing Period (Basketball) NLI Signing Period Opens (All Sports other than Basketball/Football)

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DECEMBER SAP Appeals for Spring semester (did not meet SAP prior to Fall and

did not meet SAP after Fall) Spring Meal Plans/Book Scholarships to Campus Partners Spring International Insurance Ledger Entries Midyear Enrollees Aid Cancellations for Spring semester (transfers/academic ineligibility)

JANUARY Spring Squad Lists (sent to Big South Conference prior to first competi-tion as completed) Spring Refunds (Basketball – Housing, COA, PELL// Football – PELL)

FEBRUARY Regular NLI Signing Period (Football ONLY) Begin Summer Financial Aid Process

MARCH March 1 – FAFSA Deadline for Incoming SA March 15 – FAFSA Verification Deadline for Incoming SA Summer/Fall Registration (Academics/Housing)

APRIL April 1 – Regular NLI Signing Period Ends (Football ONLY) Regular NLI Signing Period (Basketball ONLY) Summer PELL Denial Letters

MAY SAP Appeals for Summer (did not meet SAP after Spring semester) May 15 – Regular NLI Signing Period Ends (Basketball ONLY) Summer Session – Maymester Summer Session I

JUNE Summer Session – Summer Bridge Academy (Bridge Admits) June 30 – Deadline to submit FAFSA for South Carolina Tuition Grant eligibility June 30 – Deadline to submit FAFSA for previous academic year (stu-dents enrolling at CSU for first time during Summer terms)

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III. NCAA RULES TO KNOW Though NCAA and Conference rules may seem complicated, the underlying reason for these rules is to field teams that play according to the same rules in all athletic competitions, without institutions having a “competitive advantage.” You are asked to be especially careful about accepting any fa-vors, invitations or assistance from boosters. If you have any doubts, contact your coach or the As-sociate Athletic Director for Compliance before accepting anything that might be considered an “ex-tra benefit.” Examples of common extra benefits include free or discounted meals, entertainment, transportation and lodging. Note: It is important that all student-athletes understand the basic rules that relate to eligibility, financial aid, practice and competition, and extra benefits. All student-athletes are responsible for their own actions and compliance with Conference and NCAA rules. The staff in the Compliance Office is here to help you with any concerns about your eligibility and the rules and regulations you need to follow. Please feel free to come by or call us at (843) 863-7436 if you need us.

RULES VIOLATION A key responsibility of the Compliance Staff is to investigate potential NCAA rules violations when necessary. The reporting of violations can come in many forms. There are times when an anonymous phone call or letter will arrive. There are also times when a formal request for an investigation oc-curs either through the Big South (applicable conference) or NCAA. A rules violation may also be self-reported through a University staff member, student-athlete or coach. In all instances, it is nec-essary to conduct some type of investigation to discover the extent to which a problem does or does not exist. It is extremely important that you, as a student-athlete, report any issue that you think may be a rules violation. It is your duty to assist with maintaining NCAA regulations. NCAA Bylaw 10.1 requires that, as a student-athlete, you must fully cooperate with any investigation. If it is determined that you have not cooperated fully, you will be declared ineligible and lose your privilege for athletic competition.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY To remain athletically eligible, the most important thing to remember is not to jeopardize your ama-teur athlete status. Below are NCAA and the Big South (applicable conference) rules that you must adhere to in order to maintain your amateur status. You CANNOT (within any sport):

Accept payment or a promise of payment (in cash, prizes, gifts or travel) for participation in your sport for items such as actual/necessary expenses unless approval is granted by com-pliance.

Enter into an agreement of any kind to compete in professional athletics. (You cannot nego-tiate a verbal or written professional contract).

Request that your name be put on a draft list for professional sports or try out with a profes-sional sports organization

Use your athletics reputation for payment or to obtain a job. Play on any professional athletics team.

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Receive financial aid or benefits from persons other than your parents/legal guardian or CSU without approval.

Participate on teams other than those fielded by CSU during the season. (This includes try-outs, exhibition or tournament games).

Agree to have your picture or name used to promote a commercial product. Accept such things as gifts, meals and loans of cars or money from athletics interest groups,

agents/runners or boosters. Be represented by an agent or organization in order to market your athletic skills or reputa-

tion. Receive any benefit that is not generally available to other students at CSU. Participate in a summer league not approved by the NCAA. (You must have written per-

mission from the Athletics Director for summer league participation). Play on a non-departmental athletic team during the academic year without permission from

your Head Coach and CSU’s Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Sell your complimentary tickets or trade them for items of value. Receive payment for work not performed or money for a job that is not consistent with the

“going rate” for the service. ELIGIBILITY SQUAD MEETINGS At the beginning of each academic year, an eligibility squad meeting is held. You are required to complete and sign eligibility forms for each sport in which you plan to participate. These forms in-clude: NCAA Student-Athlete Statement; NCAA Drug Testing Consent; NCAA HIPPA; Student-Athlete Host Responsibility; Automobile Registration; Housing Information; Student-Athlete Employment; Institutional promotional activity and photographic release; Other forms as provided.

During the eligibility squad meeting, rules and procedures are explained and any questions you may have concerning eligibility are answered. If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact the Associate AD for Compliance. TEAM TRAVEL Specific requirements for dress, individual conduct, curfews, and free time activities are some of the team conduct topics your Head Coach will discuss. When you are traveling as a team, you are repre-senting the University and you are expected to conduct yourself appropriately. Prior to departure, you should reconfirm your absence with your professors.

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It is then your responsibility to make arrangements to make up missed course work, which results from traveling with your team. At your place of lodging, the following services must be paid for by you: room service, laundry, phone calls, pay television, video rental fees, etc. (Please save us the time and paperwork involved by not charging incidentals to your room). Any damage to the room will also be your responsibility.

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS NCAA regulations prohibit the use of tobacco by student-athletes, coaches and game officials during practice and competition. The penalty for violating this policy is suspension from the competition or practice. USE OF SPORTS AGENTS You may not agree, verbally or in writing, to have an agent represent you for the purpose of market-ing your athletic skills. Further, you are not permitted to receive items of value, including, but not limited to, cash, clothes, merchandise, or transportation expenses from a sports agent. Once you agree to allow an agent to represent you or receive any benefits from an agent, you lose all remain-ing eligibility in your sport. As a general reminder, the NCAA PROHIBITS a student-athlete from the following while competing for the institution: Entering into a verbal or written agreement to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing

his/her athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Entering into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional

sports negotiations that are to take place AFTER the individual has completed his or her eligibility in that sport.

Accepting any benefit (e.g., gifts, vehicle loan, cash, etc.) or service from an agent or “runner” (this rule also extends to family and friend of a student-athlete).

*A violation of the rules noted above may result in permanent ineligibility COUNTABLE ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES (CARA) CARA includes any required activity with an athletic purpose involving student-athletes and at the direction of, or supervised by one or more of the coaching staff (including strength and conditioning coaches). All activities must be counted within the weekly and daily hour limitations. • Administra-tive activities (i.e. academic meetings, compliance meetings) shall not be considered as CARA. During the Declared Playing Season A student-athlete may participate in a maximum of four hours per day and twenty hours per

week of CARA. All student-athletes must receive one day off per week, except during participation in con-

ference and post season championship and any post-season certified bowl games or NIT, and during participation in NCAA championships.

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Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply during preseason practice prior to the first day of classes or the first contest whichever is earlier and during official vacation periods.

Outside the Declared Playing Season During the Academic Year (Sports other than football) A student-athlete may only participate in required weight training, conditioning and indi-

vidual skill instruction. Participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week In all sports other than football, not more than four hours may be spent on individual skill

instruction. All CARA are prohibited one week before finals and through the conclusion of finals. All student-athletes may not participate in any CARA outside playing season during any in-

stitutional vacation period and/or summer, unless you have been cleared to participate in permissible summer activities in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball. Strength and conditioning coaches who perform duties on a department-wide basis may design and con-duct specific workout programs for student-athletes, provided such workouts are voluntary and conducted at the request of the student-athlete.

Outside the Declared Playing Season During the Academic Year -football Activities between the institution's last contest and January 1 are limited to required weight

training, conditioning, review of game film and walk-throughs (see Bylaw 17.02.20). A student-athlete's participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week, of which not more than two hours per week may be spent on the viewing of film and participating in walk-throughs. All activities beginning January 1 and outside the playing season shall be conducted pursuant to Bylaw 17.10.6.

All CARA are prohibited one week before finals and through the conclusion of finals. All student-athletes may not participate in any CARA outside playing season during any in-

stitutional vacation period and/or summer, unless you have been cleared to participate in permissible summer activities in the sports of football. Strength and conditioning coaches who perform duties on a department-wide basis may design and conduct specific workout programs for student-athletes, provided such workouts are voluntary and conducted at the request of the student-athlete.

As a student-athlete, it is your responsible responsibility to verify your countable athletically related activities on a regular basis through the Jumpforward system. In the case of an inconsistency or if you are required to participate in more than the designated weekly limitations, please contact the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.

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Voluntary Workouts Throughout the academic year and summer term, coaching staffs may inform their student-athletes of voluntary workout availability. Please keep in mind the following regulations must be followed in order for a workout to be considered voluntary: You cannot be required to report back to a coach or other athletics department staff member

any information related to the activity. The activity has to be initiated and requested solely at your discretion. Your participation (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purpose of reporting such

information to your coaching staff. You cannot be subject to penalty for not participating in voluntary activities. In addition,

you may not receive recognition nor incentive (e.g., awards) based on your attendance or performance in such activities.

Safety Exception: In the following sports, a coach may be present during voluntary workouts to pro-vide safety instruction ONLY: • Track and Field (field events, jumping hurdles and jumping element of the steeplechase) NOTE: Disciplinary activities (e.g., “penalty runs”) are not considered voluntary activity and must be counted toward your practice hour limitations. AUTOGRAPHS CSU has a policy whereby all persons requesting autographs, outside of media day and special auto-graph sessions, must fill out an Autograph Request Form online. Autographs should be personalized to the recipient whenever possible. Student-athletes are not permitted to obtain money or accept any item of value in exchange for providing an autograph or for obtaining the autograph of a fellow stu-dent-athlete or coach. Further, do not autograph items or obtain autographed items for charitable events such as auctions without approval from the Compliance Office. NON-PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS It is important that you do not jeopardize your amateur status by accepting any gift or benefit that is not available to other students at the University, even if the offer is termed “an award.” All gifts (or awards) from boosters and/ or professional athletics associations are restricted by NCAA rules and regulations, and acceptance of such may jeopardize your eligibility. Most student-athletes think of illegal benefits in terms of accepting gifts or money. While certainly that is one form of an illegal extra benefit, you also cannot: (this is not an exhaustive list) Receive more than the allotted number of complimentary admissions; Sell complimentary admissions at any price; or Receive material benefits that are not available to the general student body.

This means that you should not accept special discounts on purchases or services, or even accept special payment arrangements on any purchases. Be very careful of any “free” or “special” benefits

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that someone wishes to give you. If you are in doubt about such benefits, check with the Compliance office. STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT Prior to commencement of the employment, the student-athlete and the employer must sign the em-ployment form that must be on file in the Athletics Department. Please keep in mind that you are representing the Department of Athletics and CSU, and as such, are expected to conduct yourself in a conscientious and responsible manner. The employment form can be found in the Athletics Com-pliance Office. The following rules are applicable to any type of student-athlete employment: The work performed must be useful and actual; The rate of pay is to be the normal rate of pay for the duties performed; The hours paid must be the hours worked; Payment in advance of hours worked is not permitted; and Transportation to work may be provided only if transportation is available to all employees.

Note: Should you have further questions regarding employment, contact the Compliance Office im-mediately. If you work and it is not cleared by the Compliance Office, your eligibility could be in jeopardy. PROMOTIONAL OR CHARITABLE BENEFIT APPEARANCES The NCAA allows student-athletes to speak to groups and make promotional or charitable benefit appearances; however, there are some restrictions. A Student-Athlete Appearance Request Form must be completed by the requesting organization prior to any appearance. If you are asked to speak or promote a charitable function, you should refer the person to a member of the CSU Compliance Staff so that the proper permission is obtained. You may not miss classes to attend such a function and you may receive expense money only. This means actual transportation costs or mileage reim-bursement and a meal, if appropriate. ETHICAL CONDUCT The University routinely investigates possible violations of NCAA regulations. As a student-athlete, NCAA regulations require you to fully cooperate with CSU, NCAA and Big South Conference offi-cials during the conduct of any investigation into possible rules violations. Please be advised that providing false or misleading information pursuant to such an investigation will result in your being declared ineligible for intercollegiate competition and may result in the loss of your athletic grant-in-aid. PROHIBITED USE OF NAME, PICTURE, LIKENESS, APPEARANCE FOR ENDORSEMENT As a student-athlete, NCAA regulations prohibit you from using your name, picture, likeness or ap-pearance in order to promote or endorse the sale of a commercial product or service, even if you are not paid. Such activity will jeopardize your NCAA amateur status and eligibility. NEVER allow anyone, including a friend or family member, to use your name, picture, likeness, or appearance to support or otherwise promote any commercial venture without consulting with the Compliance Di-

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rector. GAMBLING AND BRIBERY On some campuses in the past, student-athletes have become involved with organized gambling operations. The results of this involvement have been both severe and tragic, not only for the individual, but for the entire Uni-versity athletics program. You should keep in mind that your participation in gambling interests, even in the most minor fashion, might jeopardize your athletics career. Be aware that placing bets in any amount with Parlay Card Operators (even if they are fellow students) is strictly prohibited. This means on or off campus. Because of the extreme importance of this problem, you are asked to observe these guidelines:

1. Report to your coach any attempt to secure information concerning situations which might alter the normal performance of your team.

2. Don’t accept any “free rides” from strangers, such as meals, presents, etc. You are required by both the Department and NCAA to report any individual who offers gifts, money or favors in exchange for supplying information or for attempting to alter the outcome of any contest.

3. Be aware of the legalities of gambling at an institutional and state level. Understand that the conse-quences at the University level may be expulsion and that the University will also assist with the en-forcement of federal, state and local anti-bribery laws.

4. Don’t accept any money from a “fan” for a game “well played.” 5. Don’t attempt to sell your complimentary admissions to anyone. 6. Don’t discuss the condition or attitude of your team with anyone other than your teammates or coach-

es. NCAA rules prohibit sports wagering. Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager (on a staff member’s or student-athlete’s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional team or contest. Examples of sports wagering in-clude, but are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay card; Internet sports wagering; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize. A wager is any agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) in exchange for the possibility of gaining another item of val-ue. As a reminder, student-athletes are not allowed to gamble on any sport that the NCAA sponsors. Gambling has been defined as: putting something at risk, such as an entry fee, with the opportunity to win something in return. If you are caught gambling on a sport sponsored by the NCAA, you jeopardize your collegiate athletics eligibility. ATHLETICALLY RELATED FINANCIAL AID Period of Institutional Financial Aid Award/One-Year Limit In accordance with NCAA Bylaw 15.3.3.1, athletically-related financial aid may not be awarded for a period less than one academic year, nor for a period that would exceed the student’s five-year peri-od of eligibility. Renewals and Non-Renewals of Athletically-Related Financial Aid In accordance with NCAA Bylaw 15.3.5.1, the university must notify, by July 1, each student-athlete who received athletically-related financial aid the previous academic year and who has eligibility remaining whether the grant has been renewed for the ensuing academic year.

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If the university decides not to renew or decides to reduce financial aid for the ensuing academic year, the student-athlete is entitled to a hearing before the university’s regular financial aid authori-ties. Note: The renewal of athletic-financial aid is not automatic and in accordance with NCAA rules, the decision to not renew financial aid may be for any reason, including those related to athletic ability. Cancellation or Reduction During Period Award Institutional financial aid in any degree based on athletics ability may be reduced or canceled during the period of the award (i.e. in the middle of a semester or academic year) if the recipient: Renders himself or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition; or Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or financial

aid agreement; or Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty (including viola-

tion of team policies, departmental policies, or academic disengagement); or Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons

Outside Academic Scholarships If you are awarded an outside scholarship, you must contact the Compliance Office. The Compliance Office will determine if the outside aid is countable or not. If you have been awarded a renewable scholarship, it is important that you become familiar with the requirements for continuation of your scholarship. Summer School Aid Policy Charleston Southern University is committed to graduating the student-athletes who matriculate to CSU. In order to help with this commitment, we have established a Summer School Aid Policy that will allow our student-athletes the ability to take summer coursework at CSU. The policy is broken down into categories based upon when the student-athlete matriculated to CSU. Summer school aid is provided at the discretion of the sport head coach. Students who receive sum-mer school aid may not be considered for additional degree-completion or 5th year aid. NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFER PROCESS Any current Charleston Southern University student-athlete must provide written notification of transfer in the event that he or she wishes to transfer out of the University and continue participating in intercollegiate athletics at his or her next collegiate institution. In order to begin the written notifi-cation of transfer process, a student-athlete wishing to transfer must complete the Written Notifica-tion of Transfer form located in the Athletics Compliance Office – emails or other forms of written notification will not be accepted or processed. All written notifications of transfer will be processed by the Athletics Compliance Office, and written notification must be provided by the student-athlete seeking to transfer.

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Per FERPA and institutional policy, the Athletics Compliance Office will not respond to notifica-tions made by parents, legal guardians, or other individuals associated with the student-athlete who may be involved in the recruiting process (i.e., travel coaches, high school coaches, trainers, etc.). The Athletics Compliance Office staff will not discuss transfer issues with any individual other than the student-athlete beyond providing general information regarding Charleston Southern University Athletic Department transfer policies and procedures. Under NCAA Bylaw 13.1.1.3.1, Charleston Southern University is required to process a student-athlete’s written notification of transfer and enter the student-athlete’s information into the NCAA Transfer Portal within two business days of receipt of the student-athlete’s initial written notification of transfer. Please note that a student-athlete’s athletically related financial aid may be cancelled at the end of the current academic term (semester) once he or she has provided written notification of transfer to the Charleston Southern University Athletics Department. Student-athletes who have provided written notification of transfer, and who have been entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal, may withdraw their name from the NCAA Transfer Portal at any time. Student-athletes wishing to withdraw their name from the NCAA Transfer Portal should provide a written statement to the Athletics Compliance Office via email. Please note that coaches are not ob-ligated to reinstate any athletically related financial aid that was cancelled as a result of a student-athlete providing written notification of transfer should a student-athlete then choose to withdraw his or her name from the NCAA Transfer Portal. Any athletically related financial aid agreement may be reinstated at the discretion of the sport’s coaching staff. PROCEDURE In order for a current Charleston Southern University student-athlete to provide written notification of transfer, he or she will need to take the following steps:

1. The student-athlete should discuss his or her desire or intent to transfer to another institu-tion with his or her head coach. This is not required, but it is recommended.

2. The student-athlete must complete a Written Notification of Transfer form with the Athlet-ics Compliance Office.

3. The Athletics Compliance Office will notify the head coach and Athletic Director of the student-athlete’s written notification of transfer.

4. The student-athlete must be entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal within two business day of the receipt of the initial written notification of transfer. The student-athlete will be en-tered into the NCAA Transfer Portal by the Athletics Compliance Office, and the student-athlete will receive a confirmation email from the NCAA Transfer Portal system.

5. At any time after the student-athlete has been entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal, he or she may remove himself or herself from the portal by providing a written statement to the Athletics Compliance Office via email. Once the request for removal has been received, the Athletics Compliance Office will update the NCAA Transfer Portal accordingly.

Generally, the following services and amenities shall continue to be provided to any student-athlete who provides written notification of transfer, provided he or she has not voluntarily withdrawn from

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the team, has not been dismissed from the team by the head coach, or has not otherwise been notified of additional restrictions in writing by the Athletics Compliance Office:

Participation as a member of the sport in which he or she participates; Athletically related financial aid for the remainder of the current academic semester (volun-

tary withdrawal from the team could result in immediate cancellation of any athletically re-lated financial aid);

Academic support services through the Director of Student-Athlete Success in the Student Success Center;

Medical treatment via Athletics Medical Services (i.e., team physician, athletic trainers); Strength and conditioning services; and Compliance services.

TRANSFER RELEASES – ONE TIME TRANSFER EXCEPTION In addition to providing written notification of transfer, a student-athlete will need to request a trans-fer release granting him or her the use of the NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception in order to be immediately eligible to compete at the institution to which he or she is transferring. The NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception applies to student-athletes who meet the following criteria:

The student-athlete is a participant in a sport other than Baseball, Basketball, or Football; The student-athlete has not previously transferred from a four-year institution unless, in the

previous transfer, the student-athlete received an exception per Bylaw 14.5.5.2.6 (discon-tinued/non-sponsored sport exception);

At the time of transfer, the student-athlete would have been otherwise eligible for competi-tion; and

The use of the NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception is granted by the Athletic Department.

All requests for a transfer release and use of the NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception shall be pro-cessed through the Athletics Compliance Office and must be approved by the Athletic Director be-fore the release shall be granted. The Athletic Department reserves the right to deny any request for transfer release. Generally, the Athletic Department will deny requests that include, but are not lim-ited to:

A request for a transfer release to another Big South Conference member institution pursu-ant to the Big South Conference Intra-Conference Transfer Policy;

A request for a transfer release to Charleston-area schools (i.e., College of Charleston, The Citadel); A request for a transfer release to an institution that appears, or is likely to appear, on

the playing schedule of any of Charleston Southern University’s 16 varsity teams dur-ing the remainder of the student-athlete’s eligibility;

A request for a transfer release to an institution following involvement in serious mis-conduct on or off-campus as determined by the Athletic Director and/or Dean of Stu-dents; and

A request for a transfer release to an institution while ineligible for intercollegiate competition (e.g., APR).

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PROCEDURE In order for a current Charleston Southern University student-athlete to request a transfer release (use of the NCAA One- Time Transfer Exception) to another institution, he or she will need to take the following steps:

1. Once a student-athlete has provided written notification of transfer, the Athletics Compli-ance Office will send the student-athlete an email including the policies and procedures re-garding requests for transfer release;

2. The student-athlete must complete a Request for Transfer Release form with the Athletics Compliance Office. Included with the request, the student-athlete should provide a list of schools for which he or she is requesting the release.

3. The Athletics Compliance Office will notify the Athletics Director and head coach of the student-athlete’s request for a transfer release.

4. The Athletic Director will notify the Athletics Compliance Office whether the request is granted or denied. The student-athlete must be notified of the decision regarding his or her request within seven business days of the receipt of the original request, else the request for the transfer release will automatically be granted.

5. If the student-athlete’s request for transfer release is granted, the Athletics Compliance Of-fice will update the student-athlete’s profile within the NCAA Transfer Portal accordingly, including any restrictions as described in the above policy.

6. If the student-athlete’s request for transfer release is denied, the Athletics Compliance Of-fice will notify the student-athlete in writing of his or her right to appeal the decision, along with the appeals policy and procedure.

7. Once the Appeals Committee has issued a decision, the Athletics Compliance Office will update the NCAA Transfer Portal accordingly.

APPEAL PROCESS In the event that a student-athlete’s request for a transfer release is denied, he or she will be notified in writing via email regarding his or her right to appeal the decision before a committee. The stu-dent-athlete shall have 10 calendar days from receipt of the Athletic Department’s decision to deny use of the NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception to notify the Athletics Compliance Office in writing of his or her desire to appeal. All appeals shall be heard by a committee of faculty and staff not em-ployed by the Athletic Department. The hearing provides an opportunity for the student-athlete and representatives from the Athletic Department to present their rationale regarding why the original decision to deny use of the NCAA One- Time Transfer Exception should be overturned or upheld, respectively. Appeals shall be heard in-person or via teleconference at the student-athlete’s request. Once the student-athlete has requested an appeal in writing to the Athletics Compliance Office, the Appeals Committee will hear the appeal, render a decision, and provide written results of the hearing to the student-athlete within 15 business days of receipt of the student-athlete’s written request for a hearing, else the request for a transfer release shall automatically be granted. Any decision rendered by the Appeals Committee is final..

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SPORTSMANSHIP The Big South Conference believes the most important aspects of sport are good ethics and positive sportsmanship. We need your commitment to make this effort a success. In order for an institution to convey a message of good ethics and positive sportsmanship, it must have the involvement and the participation of those individuals most involved in athletics on campus. While this includes, but is not limited to, the President, athletic administrators, coaches and fans, the most important individu-als are the student-athletes. The behavior of student-athletes, more than any other, that can shape the perception of our teams and institutions by the public, the media and our opponents.

Good ethics and positive sportsmanship are philosophies that must be displayed both on and off the playing field. Good sportsmanship on the field enhances the student-athlete image off the field. Not only should student-athletes be good citizens, they should show a general concern for others. It is important to take a leadership role to compete at the highest levels, always endeavoring for victory, but doing so with grace, class, dignity and respect.

Please join us in supporting the Conference’s Sportsmanship Initiative. Such an initiative will help maintain the Big South’s reputation as one of the premier athletic conferences in the country. Best of luck with the coming season and we look forward to crossing paths with you in and on the courses, fields, courts, pools and tracks.

The Department of Athletics expects sportsmanlike conduct of its student-athletes and will not toler-ate any of the following behaviors:

Physically abusing an official, coach, athlete, opponent, or spectator; Throwing objects at an individual, spectator, or across a field or arena; Seizing equipment or cameras from officials or the news media; Inciting players or spectators to violent action or any behavior that insults or defiles an op-

ponent’s traditions; Encouraging CSU fans to boo an opposing team when introductions are made; Using obscene or inappropriate language or gestures to officials, opponents, team members

or spectators; Making public statements which are negative, controversial or not in compliance with the

Department’s policy on media relations; or Violating generally recognized intercollegiate athletics standards or the values and stand-

ards associated with CSU, as determined by your head coach and approved by the Director of Athletics.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE & SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimina-tion on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. Sexual harassment, which in-cludes acts of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

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This Policy of Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct applies to any allegation of sexual violence or miscon-duct made by or against a student, or a CSU staff or faculty member, or a third party, regardless of where the alleged sexual violence or misconduct occurred, if the conduct giving rise to the complaint is related to CSU’s programs and/or activities. Sexual violence and misconduct may be committed by anyone, including a stranger, an acquaintance, a friend, or someone with whom the victim is involved in an intimate or sexual relationship. Individuals who have expe-rienced sexual violence or misconduct are encouraged to report what happened to law enforcement and to seek assistance from any of the Campus Resource Offices and/or community resources listed in this Policy. A report of sexual violence or misconduct will be taken seriously and addressed in accordance with CSU policies and procedures. This policy includes information for students, staff, and faculty on resources available following an act of sexu-al violence or misconduct. CSU responses, education, and prevention programs and possible disciplinary sanc-tions. University Administrative Policy (“Sexual Misconduct”) describes the University’s prohibition on all forms of sexual harassment, including sexual violence and sexual misconduct. Please see https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/offices/title-ix/ for a full copy of the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. If the incident occurred on the CSU campus, contact the CSU Police Department. The Police Depart-

ment can be called 24 hours a day at (843) 553-5896 Any student, faculty, or staff member who has experienced sexual violence or misconduct and wants

help in notifying law enforcement can contact any of the follow departments for assistance. o Title IX Coordinator: Latitia Adams: (843) 863-7474 or ladams@csuniv.edu o People Against Rape (off-campus): (843) 745-0144 o Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – (843) 792-5300 o CSU Counseling Services: (843) 863-8010

*Policies are subject to change based on current pending NCAA legislation changes.

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IV. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM The Life Skills Program is a personal development program designed to reach all of you as student-athletes based on your individual needs, focusing on the individual as a whole - academically, athletically and emotionally - and on the changing needs and skills you have during your college years and beyond. The CSU Department of Athletics is dedicated to each student-athlete’s success, providing learning and growth experiences in each of the five points of commitment in our life skills program: The Academic Commitment: to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward in-

tellectual development and graduation The Athletics Commitment: to build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic

programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete The Personal Development Commitment: to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle

for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills

The Service Commitment: to engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities

The Career Development Commitment: to encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals

You will be involved in programs from the above areas throughout your career as a student-athlete individually and/or in groups. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Overview The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an elite leadership group that serves as a con-nection between teams, administration (CSU Athletics, Big South Conference, and NCAA), and the CSU community. The committee is comprised of student-athletes from each sport, who serve to rep-resent the voice, interests, opinions, and concerns of the CSU student-athletes. The group provides representation on various athletic department search committees and student government committees to address departmental policies and procedures as they relate to student-athlete well-being. SAAC provides an opportunity to enhance leadership abilities and make an impact on individual teams, within the department of athletics, in the Charleston community and at Charleston Southern Univer-sity as a whole. Mission Statement “The purpose of SAAC at CSU is two-fold. First and foremost, SAAC serves as a liaison to the ath-letic administration at CSU; ensuring student-athletes have a voice in all issues impacting their over-all experience and welfare. Secondly, SAAC serves as a leadership group recruiting fellow student athletes to serve the campus and community through a variety of service programs.” Purpose

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• Promote communication between the athletics administration and student-athletes • Provide feedback and insight into department of athletics issues • Build community within Buccaneer Athletics involving all athletic teams • Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA legislation • Organize community service events • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Student-athletes and staff members are asked to use discretion when participating in social network-ing avenues. For good or for bad, you are always "on the clock" when it comes to representing Charleston Southern and your programs. Student-athletes are representatives of Charleston Southern University and are in the public eye more so than other students. Assume anything you post on your personal account could be read by Charleston Southern’s staff, teammates, classmates, opposing teams, recruits, alumni, parents or other family members, media members, a current employer, future employers or coaches, and even CSU Campus Safety or the local police. What is social media? Social media connects people in various corners of the world, helping to build relationships through social interaction using highly accessible communication techniques. Examples include Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, SnapChat, Flickr, Foursquare and blogs. Best practices

Remember that the Internet is permanent Avoid posting offensive or inappropriate language, pictures, videos or comments Ensure content posted on these sites does not depict inappropriate or illegal activities Don't post anything you wouldn't say in a public forum when representing Charleston

Southern, or anything you wouldn't say to the media Be in the right state of mind when you make a post - don't post when you're angry, upset, or

your judgment is impaired in any way Check your privacy settings. It is recommended that the strongest security settings be used

for Facebook, and that student-athletes have "protected tweets" on Twitter, wherein only approved followers will be able to view tweets

Never post your home address, local address, phone number(s), birth date or other personal information. You could be a target of predators. For additional safety measures, it is rec-ommended that student-athletes do not include their location in Facebook posts and tweets

Understand that anything posted online is available to anyone in the world - any content placed online becomes the property of the site(s) and is completely out of your control the moment it is placed online, even if you limit access to your page

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Ensure any information placed on the website(s) does not violate College, athletic depart-ment or student-athlete codes of conduct

Do not comment on athlete injuries, rosters, playbooks, officiating or any other team infor-mation that should be kept confidential

Student-athletes and members of programs are asked to refrain from discussing scrimmages on social media, whether in advance of the event or regarding the outcome. The NCAA has ruled that the dissemination of information having to do with scrimmages on social media can lead to penalties against teams and members of programs.

Student-athletes could face discipline and even dismissal for violations of team, depart-ment, College and/or NCAA policies

STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Recognizing there are times when conflicts arise involving student-athletes and members of the athletics department staff, the department of athletics has established this procedure. The purpose of this procedure is to provide student-athletes and coaches with an opportunity to share their concerns with an objective third party in hopes of resolving the conflict. The Grievance Committee shall be composed of University faculty and staff members who are not employed by the department of athletics and a representative from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (when available). The Committee hears evidence from both parties involved and makes a recommendation to the Director of Athletics as to a specific course of ac-tion. The final decision for resolving the conflict rests with the Director of Athletics. Procedure: When a conflict arises between a player and a member of the athletics department staff, every

effort should be made by the involved parties to resolve the matter. If a mutual understanding cannot be reached between the parties, the student-athlete may request

a hearing before the Committee. The request for a hearing must be submitted in writing to the Faculty Athletics Representative and must include a brief summary of the issues involved. After reviewing the request, the FAR will determine if a hearing before the Committee is warranted.

If the request for a hearing is granted, the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance will con-vene the Committee. Both the student-athlete and the staff member will be provided an oppor-tunity to appear before the Committee to share their concerns.

After hearing from both parties, the Committee will draft a recommendation outlining a course of action, if any, and submit it to the Athletics Director.

After reviewing the committee’s recommendation(s), the Athletics Director will render a final decision on the matter and notify the parties involved.

HAZING POLICY Charleston Southern University Athletics Department prohibits hazing of any kind and has a zero-tolerance policy for any such activities. The CSU Athletics Department defines hazing as any action taken against a person becoming or maintaining membership of a team that intentionally subjects them to activities that are humiliating, intimidating or demeaning or endangers the health and safety of the person. Hazing includes active

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or passive participation and occurs regardless of whether or not individuals have expressed willing-ness to participate in the activities. Hazing can occur on or off the university’s campus. Hazing does not build teams. It can tear them apart. It is questionable at best and dangerous at worst. Hazing can result in serious physical and psychological injuries. At some NCAA institutions, it has caused team’s seasons to be cancelled and affected student-athlete’s institutional eligibility. Examples of hazing activities include, but are not limited to: Any initiation activities where some team members subject others to ridicule; Asking new members to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire; Expecting an individual to consume alcohol or illegal substances; Expecting an individual to eat objects that individuals would not eat otherwise; Forcing the shaving of an individual’s body parts, or any other cosmetic alteration; Deprivation of privileges granted to other members; Pressuring individuals to engage in any public humiliation, public degradation, or any other

public or private acts that are perverse; Expecting an individual to participate in any type of illegal activities; Sleep deprivation; Forcing individuals to participate in any activities, such as extra workouts, that they do not

endorse; Physical abuse or other abuse to the body, such as marking or defacing an individual’s body

with mud, paint, etc.; Psychological abuse, such as verbally ridiculing individuals or belittling them. Any student-athlete found to be involved in a hazing incident will be subject to discipline that may include, but is not limited to, departmental and/or University probation, prohibition from participating in practice or competition, suspension from the team and/or the University and ex-pulsion from the team and/or the University. In addition, the team may be subject to group dis-cipline that may include team probation, cancellation of individual contests, and/or cancellation of the entire season. If someone is aware of hazing activities or is a victim of them, they should speak with a staff member within the Athletics Department (Athletics Compliance Office), or outside of Athletics, (Dean of Students Office or University Police Department). You may choose voluntarily to approach the persons or person who are creating the uncomfort-able environment and tell them to stop. However, you are not required to directly confront any persons who are the source of your problem or closely associated with the people who are the source of the problem. Instead, you may utilize any of the other various avenues of internal complaint. You are asked to make a reasonable effort to bring forward any allegations of hazing and other misconduct so the University may stop such wrongdoing and prevent future occur-rences. CSU Athletics will make every effort to ensure that those named in a hazing allegation or are too closely associated with those involved in the hazing allegation will not be part of the investigative team.

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The CSU Athletics Department encourages teams to participate in positive team-building and leadership activities that are meant to build camaraderie and trust. Examples of some of these types of activities are: Design and complete a community service project during the preseason; Attend a team-building ropes course to build unity among new and returning players; Have seniors take new student-athletes to dinner, accompanied by one of the coaches; Have veterans call new players before they arrive on campus as a welcoming gesture; Organize a community service event with another team from the athletics department; Share a meal with the other team afterwards; Organize community service activities during semester breaks for student-athletes who

remain on campus. When determining whether a planned activity may include hazing, it may be helpful for student-athletes to consider the following: Does the activity risk emotional or physical abuse? Is there a risk of injury or a question of safety? Would you have any reservations describing the activity to your parents, coach, or uni-

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V. ATHLETIC TRAINING & SPORTS MEDICINE Athletic Training Center Open Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm

*Hours vary according to practice and event schedules. *Closed for chapel

MISSION: The Charleston Southern University Athletic Training Department’s mission is to provide athlete-centered med-icine for the athletic department. These services include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries or illnesses. We are committed to provide evidence-based medicine by staying current with medical trends and research. The purpose of our department is to:

• Promote excellence in a Christian environment • Reduce the risk of injury and illness • Allow easy access to sports medicine services • Provide immediate first response to athletic related medical emergencies • Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors • Enable our student-athletes to return to participation quickly and safely

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our student athletes. In addition, we stand be-hind the values and beliefs of Charleston Southern University, the National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics, The BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and the regulations set forth by the state of South Caro-lina. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS CSU team physicians and athletic trainers will conduct all physicals. The staff athletic trainer must clear all athletes prior to participation in any team related activity. Student-athletes must complete all medical paper-work prior to obtaining clearance from the staff athletic trainer. Returning athletes will complete the NCAA Interval Year Health Questionnaire. If any new injuries/illnesses have occurred since the end of the previous competitive season, the athlete may see a team physician. EVALUATION OF INJURIES The CSU medical staff (team physicians and athletic trainers) will diagnose all athletic injuries and illnesses. Student athletes must report any medical condition that affects their ability to participate in CSU athletics. TREATMENT OF INJURIES The CSU medical staff will provide care to all injured athletes. Student-athletes are expected to follow the treat-ment and participation instructions prescribed by the staff athletic trainer. A staff athletic trainer will inform the injured student-athlete when they no longer need treatments. The staff athletic trainers will conduct all treatments and rehab in the athletic training clinics located in the CSU Field House, CSU Athletic Center, and the Singleton Baseball Complex. Team physicians and athletic trainers must approve all other therapy conducted off campus. The CSU Athletic Training Staff will not conduct treatments during a student-athletes assigned and scheduled

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classes. The CSU Staff Athletic Trainer will post and discuss the policies of the Athletic Training Clinic with their teams during the fall welcome meeting. It is the student-athletes’ responsibility to adhere to these policies. The team physician, in conjunction with the staff athletic trainer, is the final authority in determining when an injured or sick athlete may return to practice or competition. MEDICAL REFERRALS The CSU Athletic Training Staff will evaluate all student-athlete injures and refer to team physicians as needed. If a student athlete does not have a means of transportation, the Athletic Training Department may provide transportation to off campus medical providers. EMERGENCIES: If a medical emergency occurs, call 911 and then notify the staff athletic trainer as soon as possible. If a student-athlete utilizes the emergency room or an urgent care facility, please notify the staff athletic trainer. CSU’s sec-ondary insurance may assist with athletic related injuries or illnesses. If possible, contact your staff athletic trainer prior to utilizing the emergency room or urgent care. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Charleston Southern University student-athletes must provide evidence of a primary insurance that is active and in force for the state of South Carolina. This is a pre-requisite for practice and competition. No student may participate in any form until such evidence of current insurance coverage is on file with the Charleston Southern University department of athletics. We also require a photocopy of both sides of the primary insurance card before a student can participate. Your primary insurance coverage must cover athletically related injuries. Charleston Southern University will assume no responsibility whatsoever for the payment of, or authorization to pay, medical expenses resulting from injuries that occur while participating in intercollegiate athletics at Charleston Southern University. If you have questions regarding the terms of your coverage, you should contact your insurance carrier immedi-ately. Please be sure to note if there are any exclusions in your policy regarding athletically related injuries, as this would not allow athletic participation. The NCAA’s Catastrophic Injury Insurance Program covers student-athletes who sustain a catastrophic injury while participating in a covered intercollegiate athletic activity (subject to all terms and conditions). The policy has a $90,000 deductible. This coverage does not qualify as the basic coverage required for participation in athletics at Charleston Southern University. It is supplemental coverage in the event of a catastrophic injury. More information on this program is available on the NCAA’s web site at www.ncaa.org. Charleston Southern University carries a SECONDARY insurance policy. It will only assist in the event that your primary insurance has indeed paid on the claim. The SECONDARY Athletic Insurance Policy provides coverage for your child for accidents while participating in the play or official practice of intercollegiate sports. Please note that the insurance coverage provided is a SECONDARY coverage that will pay only AFTER the primary insurance coverage pays the maximum coverage. Providers will send all medical bills incurred as the result of an injury in the intercollegiate sports program di-rectly to your child or to your home address. In no cases will the Charleston Southern University Athletic De-partment be the responsible party for the bill incurred.

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If you require a REFERRAL from a primary care physician in order for your insurance to pay, prior to being seen elsewhere, please make sure that they understand this process and have them make their staff athletic train-er aware that they need a referral prior to scheduling an appointment. There are three policies that Charleston Southern University does not accept as primary insurance:

• TRICARE • Kaiser Permanente • Out of state Medicaid

Contact your staff AT with any questions regarding the insurance policies and procedures. Athletic Injury Procedures / Bill Pay To ensure your athletic claims are paid in a timely manner please provide the following to your staff AT follow-ing your physician visit, diagnostic testing, and / or surgery:

• Copies of Itemized Bills • Copies of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) regarding your injury

CSU COUNSELING SERVICES: We offer professional mental health services for a wide range of issues including (but not limited to): • Depression • Anxiety • Eating Concerns • Anger Management • Substance Use • Relationship Issues • Stress Services are offered to all current students free of charge. Counseling sessions are confidential, and information will not be released on or off campus without your in-formed written consent except where ethical and legal limits to confidentiality are required. Website: charlestonsouthern.edu/counseling Location: Russell West, 2nd floor Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, stop by our office or call 843-863-8010 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY Minimum penalties for violation of the CSU Alcohol Policy are listed below and can also be found in the 2018-19 CSU Student Handbook, located at www.charlestonsouthern.edu. CSU student-athletes are expected to fol-low the University’s Student Code of Conduct and the Student-Athlete Handbook both on and off campus. The confirmed use of any illegal substance or any other violation of the CSU Drug Policy will not be tolerated and will result in the student-athlete’s suspension from the University. A student suspected of illegal drug use may be requested to submit to a drug test. Samples collected for testing may include urine, hair, blood, saliva, finger nails, toe nails, or any other acceptable means of testing for drugs. Failure to provide the requested sample will be treated as a positive result and the individual will be immediately suspended. Students who have been charged with a drug offense under the Student Code of Conduct may be requested to

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submit to a drug test at any point in the disciplinary process. This includes the investigative process and the actual hearing. Samples collected for testing may include urine, hair, blood, saliva, finger nails, toe nails, or any other acceptable means of testing for drugs. Failure to provide the requested sample will be treated as a positive result and the individual will be immediately suspended. Penalties Students guilty of alcohol offenses will receive the minimum sanctions as stated below, which automatically apply upon a finding of guilty by a CSU hearing panel or University official. At the discretion of the Dean of Students or the disciplinary committee, additional sanctions may be applied.

Alcohol – First Offense • Minimum $250.00 fine • 10 hours campus service as prescribed by the Dean of Students • Drug and alcohol counseling with an approved counselor • Disciplinary probation (one full calendar year) • For athletes, the person found responsible for this violation will not be allowed to represent CSU on the

field of play for a term equal to one-fifth (20 percent) of the season’s schedule. This suspension will be in effect for consecutive games, meets, matches, or tournaments.

• For all students, the person found responsible for this violation will not be able to represent CSU as an official office holder, club member, musician, ministry participant or in any other extracurricular activity for a period equal to one-fifth (20 percent) of the semester’s schedule of events. This suspension will be in effect for consecutive events.

• Notification of parents

Alcohol – Second Offense • Minimum $500.00 fine • Drug and alcohol education program at student’s expense • Disciplinary probation for an INDEFINITE period of time. • Suspension from the residence halls • For athletes, this means the person found responsible for this violation will not be able to represent CSU

on the field of play for a term equal to one full season. This suspension will be in effect for consecutive games, meets, matches, or tournaments.

• For all students, this means the person found responsible for this violation will not be able to represent CSU as an office holder, club member, musician, ministry participant, or in any other extracurricular ac-tivity for a period equal to one full semester of scheduled events. This suspension will be in effect for consecutive events.

• Notification of parents

Alcohol – Third Offense • Suspension from the University for a minimum of one year. After one year, the person found responsible

for this violation may reapply to the University and revocation of the suspension will be considered at that time.

Drugs

Charleston Southern University has a zero tolerance policy for the use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs on or off campus. With the discovery of any illegal substance in the room, car, or on the person of the accused (including, but not limited to marijuana, cocaine, LSD, crack, or legal drugs used illegally), CSU offi-cials will charge individuals involved with a campus violation and notify the North Charleston Police Depart-ment. If found responsible by a CSU hearing panel or official, regardless of the actions taken by civil authori-

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ties, the individual will be immediately suspended from the University. A student suspected of illegal drug use may be requested to submit to a drug test. Samples collected for testing may include urine, hair, blood, saliva, finger nails, toe nails, or any other acceptable means of testing for drugs. Failure to provide the requested sam-ple will be treated as a positive result and the individual will be immediately suspended.

Visitation First Offense: $250.00 fine and disciplinary probation for one full calendar year Second Offense: Suspension from the residence hall Charleston Southern University makes available an Open House program from 7 p.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Complete rules are posted at each residence hall check-in station and lounge. Failure to comply with the Open House program will result in the loss of Open House privi-leges. Open House days and times are subject to change. DRUG TESTING POLICY/PROCEDURE This policy is not to be construed as a contract between Charleston Southern University and the Student-Athlete. Charleston Southern University Athletics Department is committed to the physical welfare of its student-athletes. Unfortunately, many individuals in our society at large have lost their lives or ruined their athletic ca-reers due to the use of drugs. In an effort to combat this epidemic, Charleston Southern University has imple-mented a drug education and testing program to promote healthy, responsible lifestyles for its student-athletes. To become and remain a participant at Charleston Southern University, a student-athlete must comply with the terms of this program that encourages drug education, screening and counseling. Through participating in this program, a student-athlete agrees to submit to any test prescribed by the Charleston Southern University Athlet-ic Department to detect unauthorized drug use. Accordingly, the coaches, athletic staff and Charleston Southern University endorse the philosophy, purpose and im-plementation of this program. In addition, each educational session that is offered by Charleston Southern University Athletic Department will be attended by both coaches and student-athletes. The following information outlines the approved Drug Education Program, including testing policies and procedures. Charleston Southern University may amend this policy at any time, with or without notice, as the Department of Athletics deems appropriate. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM The intent of the program is not to interfere with a student-athlete’s right to privacy, but to assist and educate him/her about drug related issues. The CSU Athletic Department is concerned with those situations where the use of drugs seriously interferes with any student-athlete’s health, academics, athletic performance, creates a risk to teammates and/or others, or is considered so serious as to be detrimental to the affairs of Charleston Southern Uni-versity. The purpose of the program is multifaceted. The program focuses on the following objectives: 1. Deterring the use of drugs and alcohol 2. Identifying substance abuse 3. Providing rehabilitation and educational services 4. Promoting the role of Charleston Southern University student-athletes as representatives of the University

and positive role models for the youth of the community 5. Penalize student-athletes that do not adhere to the requirements of the program

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RANDOM TESTING All student-athletes who are associated with Charleston Southern University athletics are subject to drug testing. Testing will occur randomly throughout an athlete’s matriculation. Periodic testing of a portion of the total stu-dent-athlete population will occur at regular intervals. A student-athlete may be tested at any time, i.e.) summer vacation, prior to post-season competition, upon arrival to campus from designated vacation breaks. All athletes are eligible for every test. Therefore, an athlete may be tested more than once a year. The Assis-tant Athletic Director for Medical Services will determine site, time and testing date. Each student-athlete will be randomly selected by the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services and/or the Athletic Director. Selected student-athletes will be notified prior to testing in-person or by direct telephone contact. It is the Ath-letic Trainer’s responsibility to inform the Athletic Director of the individuals who do not report to the test site at the time determined. If a student-athlete does not report, he/she will be sanctioned for his/her action. A no-show will be interpreted as a positive test result. REASONABLE SUSPICION CLAUSE In addition to the random drug testing selection process, a student-athlete may be selected by the Head Coach, Athletic Director and/or the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services to be tested for drug use when reasonable suspicion of drug abuse exists. Reasonable suspicion is defined as suspicion founded on specific, objective facts which, when taken with rational inferences that may be drawn there from, indicate that a medical evaluation and/or testing will likely confirm that prohibited drugs are being used. Reasonable suspicion will normally be based on the observation of behavior or conduct, or the presence of cer-tain physical or emotional characteristics or patterns, which are symptomatic of the use of prohibited drugs. Examples which may give rise to reasonable suspicion include violation of state laws or University regulations governing the use of alcohol and drugs, including driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; violent conduct including assault and sexual assault; vandalism; theft; chronic fatigue or loss of vitality; de-creased interest or effort in practices and competitions; implied admission or admission of drug use; prolonged illness or injuries; unexpected weight and/or strength gains or losses; unexplained fluctuations in moods ex-pressed as inappropriate irritability, hostility, anxiety, anger, or withdrawal. Reasonable suspicion meaning, “if the available facts were conveyed to a responsible person unfamiliar with the student-athlete or the athletic program, that person would conclude that there is a factual basis for determining that the student-athlete is using a prohibited substance.” Reasonable suspicion may include,but is not limited to the following instances: possession of illegal drugs, being legally charged with the sale or purchase of illegal drugs, witnessed drug use by a reliable source, presenting the physical and or/emotional signs that may indicate possible drug use. SAFE HARBOR Safe Harbor is a program that permits students to refer themselves for help and treatment for the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or legal drugs being abused or used illegally. If the student comes forward of his or her own free will, help is available and the student will not be subject to disciplinary sanctions provided ALL provisions of the Safe Harbor are strictly adhered to. To enter into safe harbor, students will contact the Office of the Dean of Students. At that point, the student will enter into an agreement and sign a consent form outlining the guidelines and provisions of the Safe Harbor Program. The student is considered to be in safe harbor at that point and all provisions of the program are appli-

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cable from that point on. Entry into the Safe Harbor Program affords students the opportunity to receive professional counseling, educa-tional programming, and provides accountability. An individual treatment plan will be developed between the student and his or her counselor. The duration of the program will be determined by the counselor. Students are advised that they will be subject to random drug testing while in the Safe Harbor Program. A posi-tive drug test during safe harbor will result in applicable disciplinary sanctions being imposed. Students may NOT enter into the Safe Harbor Program after being notified of his or her participation in an impending drug test or after being charged with a drug or alcohol-related disciplinary offense. Students are still en-couraged to seek free and confidential treatment and/or referrals from the Office of Counseling Services at any time. (Note: Students are required to pay for drug testing while participating in the Safe Harbor Program.) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM At the beginning of each academic year, an educational program is presented to all intercollegiate athletic teams at Charleston Southern University. A copy of the Athletic Department’s Drug Educational Testing Policy is given to each student-athlete. The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance shall inform individual teams about the program during their annual compliance meeting. Information concerning the purpose, population, methodology, drugs of considera-tion, testing procedures, guidelines and sanctions shall be discussed with the student-athletes. Note that the Charleston Southern University and NCAA Drug Testing Programs are completely separate in nature. All NCAA testing will be held in accordance with all NCAA sanctions. Each student-athlete is thereafter asked to sign an NCAA Student Athlete Statement, NCAA Drug Testing Con-sent Form, and the CSU Institutional Drug Testing Consent Form acknowledging receipt and understanding of the Program. Student-athletes will also be asked to provide voluntary consent for the administration of any test prescribed by the Charleston Southern University Athletic Department to detect unauthorized drug use and a release of testing information to certain individuals. Any student-athlete under the age of eighteen (18) is re-quired to obtain parental or legal guardian consent on the form as well. METHODOLOGY Every possible step will be taken to ensure and maintain the confidentiality of the test results and to ensure the identity and integrity of the sample throughout the collection and testing process. The student-athlete must bring a photo I.D. to the specified testing site. All institutional drug testing will be conducted in adherence to the before mentioned guidelines by the National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc and the NCAA. A CSU medical staff member will be present during testing to observe sample collection. By design, all positive test samples are re-screened. All involved parties are required to follow a strict chain of custody to protect the privacy and due rights of the individuals being tested. Student-athletes may be randomly tested multiple times during the academic year, and testing will typically take place within 24 hours of notification. Random selection will be carried out in the Office of Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services. Selection will take place within individual teams and across the department. The drug-testing program will be administered by the Athletic Training Staff and supervised by the Team Physicians and the Athletic Director. The certified test results are returned to the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services who then will notify the Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will notify the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, the Head

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Coach, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics, and the Dean of Students. Every possible step is taken to assure and maintain the confidentiality of the test results and to ensure the identity and integrity of the sample throughout the collection and testing process. If a student-athlete attempts to adulterate, substitute or manipu-late his/her urine specimen during the collection process, it will be treated in the same fashion as a positive drug test. If the urine sample collected is considered to be too diluted for proper analysis, at the discretion of contracted provider or the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services, the student-athlete may then be required to undergo additional hair testing in order to obtain a sample that can be properly analyzed. DRUGS OF CONSIDERATION Use of any of the following drugs, except as prescribed by a qualified physician to treat an individual’s medical condition, by a member of any Charleston Southern University athletic team is expressly prohibited. The pres-ence in a student-athlete’s body of a substance and/or metabolite of such substance belonging to a class of drugs currently banned by the NCAA may be cause for suspension, loss of eligibility, expulsion from the institution, and/or loss of financial aid. Drug classes that will be tested include:

A. Stimulants (Amphetamines, Metamphetamines, Cocaine) B. Depressants (Barbiturates, Methaqualone) C. Tetrohydrocannadinoids (Marijuana, Hashish) D. Narcotics (Opiates, Heroin) E. Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD) F. Diuretics G. Anabolic Steroids & Agents H. Peptide Hormones and Analogues (*HGG,ACTH)

USE OF TOBACCO PROCESS The use of tobacco products by a student-athlete is prohibited during practice and competition. A student-athlete who uses tobacco products during a practice or competition shall be disqualified for the remainder of that prac-tice or competition. DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Some products sold as dietary supplements contain banned substances. No one can assure you that a supplement is 100% pure. If you test positive for a banned substance due to the consumption of a dietary supplement, you will be disciplined in the exact manner of any other positive test. STUDENT-ATHLETE RESOURCES NCAA’s Drug Testing Site: www.ncaa.org/health-safety Dietary Supplement Resource Exchange Center www.drugfreesport.com/rec GUIDELINES/SANCTIONS FOR POSITIVE TEST RESULTS There are three ways in which a student-athlete can test positive under this program. The first is any legal con-viction of a student-athlete for underage possession of alcohol, DUI, public intoxication, the purchase or posses-sion of illegal drugs. The second method is any conviction of a student-athlete for violating the University’s Alcohol and Drug Policy (See CSU Student Handbook, located online at www.csuniv.edu). And the third

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method, is in the opinion of the outside agency performing the drug testing, the presence of one or more of the prohibited drugs in the student-athlete’s body. In the event that the student-athlete has disclosed to the Athletic Training Staff all medications he/she is taking; has a documented medical history that includes a copy of all current prescriptions; as well as continuing to diligently update this information, a positive test result does not include any such drug that is the result of treatment prescribed by a qualified physician for medical purposes. Simply having a prescription does not automatically qualify for a medical exception. I. POSITIVE TEST:

a. The Athletic Director shall notify the appropriate Head Coach that a positive test has occurred. Details regarding the types of drugs and other circumstantial information shall be kept confidential by the Ath-letic Director and the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services.

b. The Athletic Director will notify the student-athlete that a positive test result was obtained. The student-athlete will then meet with the Athletic Director and his designees if he chooses which may or may not in-clude the Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compli-ance.

c. The student-athlete will be suspended from the CSU Athletic Program for a period of at least one year from the date of the positive test result and be required to enter a drug-abuse counseling program if the student-athlete is not expelled from the University. The student-athlete is also subject to the ramifications set forth in the CSU Student Handbook, which may include, but not limited to, fines, disciplinary probation, suspen-sion from residence hall, counseling, administrative withdrawal, and expulsion from the university.

d. If allowed to remain as an active member of the University, the student-athlete will be required to con-tinue to submit to random drug testing for up to one year from the date of the positive test result.

e. The student-athlete may be reinstated to the athletic program at the end of the one-year suspension at the discretion of the Athletic Director, if the student-athlete meets the above requirements and his/her fol-low-up tests remain negative.

f. The Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Head Coach, Vice President of Planning and Student Affairs, and the Dean of Students will be notified of the positive test result.

II. RIGHTS TO REQUEST A REVIEW:

a. If the student-athlete desires to contest the results or the test of the proposed sanctions, he or she has the right to request a review.

b. The request for the review must be in writing and must be submitted within two days of the notification of the positive test result to the Athletic Director.

c. Evidence of the student-athlete’s use of prohibited drugs, including all test results, and the reasons why the proposed sanctions should be imposed will be presented to the Athletic Director for review. The stu-dent will have the right to contest the test results, to present reasons why the proposed action should not be taken, and to present evidence to support his or her contentions.

d. The Athletic Director will render a written decision within five working days of the review, which will be the final decision in this matter

. III. ZERO TOLERANCE: Any student-athlete who engages in the sale or distribution of illegal drugs will immediately be dismissed from the athletic program. Any existing athletic financial aid will be terminated at the end of the semester. In addi-tion, the confirmed use of alcohol will result in disciplinary action as stated in the CSU Student Handbook, located at www.csuniv.edu. Charleston Southern University student-athletes are expected to follow the Univer-sity’s Student Code of Conduct and the Student-Athlete Handbook both on and off campus.