Student-Athlete Orientation

September 11, 2006

• Role of the Student-Athlete• Mission• Athlete in Good Standing• NCJAA Student-Athlete Conduct Code• Alcohol/Drug Policy• Sexual Harassment/Hazing• Facebook/MySpace

• Transferability• Associates Degree • Athletics Clock• Liberal Arts/General Studies• Mandatory Placement (testing)• Transferable Credits/Non-transferable• Add the Drop/ 15 credits

• Student-Athlete Academic Support Program(SAASP)• Mission of SAASP• Requirements• Hours of operation• Student/Faculty Communication

• Eligibility• NJCAA • NCAA• Freshman/Sophomore

• Sports Information

• Sports Medicine

• Question and Answer

• Sign-out Form

Mission Statement• The Community College of Rhode Island

Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, an integral part of the curriculum, is dedicated to each individual physical education student and student-athlete by providing a high quality, nationally acclaimed and accredited program which promotes academic and athletic excellence.

Student-Athlete in Good Standing

• Defined as complying with all rules and regulations set forth by CCRI, CCRI Athletics and the NJCAA.

• As a student-athlete in Good Standing you qualify for CCRI Awards and athletic based scholarships.

POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

• CCRI does not tolerate harassment of its students. This type of behavior may result in immediate suspension or expulsion from the College.

• Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, and other verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, or handicap.

POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

• If you feel that you are being harassed in the above manner, you should notify your instructor or the Dean of Students immediately. Your complaint will be kept as confidential as possible and you will not be penalized in any way for reporting such conduct.

• Please do not assume that the College is aware of your problem. It is your responsibility to bring your complaints and concerns to our attention so that we can help resolve them.

NJCAA

Code of Ethics and Sportsmanship

CCRI POLICY ON ALCOHOL USE

• Possession and/or consumption of alcohol is strictly controlled by the College. Rhode Island law states that no alcoholic beverages can be sold, delivered, given, or consumed in any way by a person under 21 years of age.

• Anyone under the age of 21 who knowingly makes false statements as to his/her age in order to purchase or in any way procure or consume alcoholic beverages shall be subject to appropriate prosecution existing under state law.

• Assistance is available in finding community resources for those who are experiencing alcohol related difficulties.

CCRI POLICY ON DRUGS AND NARCOTIC USE

• The use of narcotics and drugs on the College campus violates campus policy and Rhode Island State Law. The law prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, possession or use of any illegal drug.

• Any student who violates institutional policy or state or federal law as it relates to the use of drugs may be subject to disciplinary action taken by the college including suspension or expulsion.

CCRI Athletics Statement on Alcohol and Drugs

CCRI Athletics strictly forbids the use of alcohol and/or drugs by CCRI student-athletes at any CCRI athletic sponsored event regardless of age.

Need help? • Educational programs and seminars are

developed which provide significant information and literature regarding the implications and consequences of drug and alcohol use.

• Assistance is available in finding community resources for those who are experiencing alcohol or drug related difficulties.

• Contact your head coach, team administrator or the Dean of Students if such help is needed.

Online Profiles and Blogs• CCRI athletics will not actively patrol online profiles to

look for evidence of any wrongdoing – but CCRI athletics is obliged to respond to any complaints.

• Be reminded that you represent CCRI and yourself 24/7/365

• Make good decisions• CCRI athletics will not actively patrol online profiles to

look for evidence of any wrongdoing – but CCRI athletics is obliged to respond to any complaints.

Student-Athlete Academic Support

Program(SAASP)

SAASP located inside Success Centers

Knight Campus – 825-1118

Flanagan Campus – 333-7474

Providence Campus – 455-6026

Hours of Operation

Monday –Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

The SAASP will allow student-athletes to prepare properly for their academic goals. In doing so, the student-athlete will discuss the following during SAASP visits:

Advising/CounselingFinancial Aid

Career PlanningCo-Operative Education

Peer TutoringNCAA Clearinghouse/Transfer

Access to Opportunity (if applicable)

Each Student-Athlete will be required to attend the Student Athlete Academic Support Center two days each week for a minimum of 1 hour each day beginning the second week of classes in the Fall semester and the first week of classes in the Spring semester.

• There will be Weekly Attendance checks during each semester at week #3. In weeks 5, and 12 there will be Semester Grade checks.

• The student-athletes will receive all SAASP forms from their SAASP Advisor and will be responsible for the completion and return of all forms.

• All Forms must be returned to the SAASP center by 3:00pm one week after receiving the forms.

• If a Student-Athlete’s classroom performance is unsatisfactory (Defined as a “D”, “F”, or “U” in one or more classes), they will have one week to complete a Plan for Performance Improvement Form for each class.

• The student-athlete will bring the form to their professor for suggestions to improve his/her class performance and the Professors signature.

• The Plan for Performance Improvement Forms must be returned to the SAASP Center by 3:00 pm one week after receiving the forms.

SAASP Non Compliance • In Season: Suspended from practice and/or

games until all hours are made up. Suspensions will begin each Friday Morning.

• Out of Season: Suspended the following season one practice and/or game for each hour missed. Suspension will begin on the NJCAA date for the first official practice or the team first official practice, whichever comes second. The “Student-Athlete In Good Standing” status is forfeited.

Student AthleteEligibility

All prospective student-athletes must complete the STUDENT ATHLETE PACKET, available from your team head coach.

• Each page MUST be completed in it’s entirety and all signatures in order.

• Once the student-athlete packet is approved by the team administrator the student-athlete is eligible for participation.

NJCAA Athletic Eligibility Rules

INCOMING FRESHMAN

Must have a high school diploma or GED• The NJCAA requires that the student-athlete

provide a copy of their High School Diploma / GED.

INCOMING FRESHMAN

Must be registered for 15 or more credits• If a student-athlete drops below 12 credits, he/she

is immediately ineligible. • An automatic hold flag (AM) is placed upon each

entering student athlete t preventing the dropping of any course without approval of our academic advisor.

• All student-athletes must be registered into Liberal Arts or General Studies

Second Semester Eligibility

At the end of the first semester, he/she must have passed twelve (12) credits with a 1.75 GPA or higher in order to be eligible for participation in their second semester.

Second Season Eligibility

At the end of the second full time semester, a student must have passed a minimum of 24 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Sports Information

Sports Information

• The student-athlete is responsible for completing the sports information form

• The head coach and student-athlete is responsible for providing the sports information coordinator with specific information regarding individual or team publicity.

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Statement

• CCRI Sports Medicine (institutional physician and athletic trainers) working in conjunction with the CCRI coaching staff, are dedicated to providing the best possible care to all our student-athletes.

CCRI Sports Medicine Policy

• The Athletic Trainer, in conjunction with the institutional or private physician are responsible for determining when a student-athlete can return to practice or play.

• All injuries must be reported to a member of the CCRI Athletic Training Staff.

Athletic Web Page

http://www.ccri.edu/Athl/

Questions

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