YEAR 3 DRAFT

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

OVERVIEW: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY for WOMEN The Mississippi University for Women has gone through its Year Three provisional year on the road to full NCAA Division III status having learned much, used the mentor guidance to help us become better and become even more excited about the future relationships within NCAA III. As we navigate the expectations and requirements for NCAA III membership, one thing has become clear: The W and NCAA III are a tremendous “fit”. Be it philosophy or focus, MUW and the NCAA III way of athletic life are made for each other. This is especially evident in The W’s influence, both locally and regionally. MUW brings a long and storied educational history to its students and, now, its athletics program. The W is not only Columbus’ “hometown” university but has a strong regional reach that sees its alumni putting their MUW education into action by serving in these areas in various capacities.

ACADEMICS The MUW Athletics Department is fully committed to the academics-first tenant of NCAA Division III memberships. Be it working with student-athletes to accommodate academic responsibilities or ensuring that each Owl is set up for classroom success, The W coaches and staff are committed to seeing each member earn their degree, first and foremost. In the Fall of 2022, MUW proudly announced its list of Athletic Director's Honor Roll student-athletes. In all, 150 Owls received accolades for their work in the classroom, for a departmental GPA of 3.18 for the term. 94 had a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and 48 of which had a perfect 4.0 term grade. To qualify for The W Athletic Director's Honor Roll, student-athletes must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 or better for the term. The 150 honorees represent 81 percent of The W's total population of student-athletes within the University's 17 intercollegiate sports programs. 12 of the individuals honored are two-sport athletes for the Owls. Other Academic accolades include: • •

67 USCAA Academic All-Americans. This requires enrollment in 24 credit hours in the prior season and a current term grade point average of 3.50+) 4 USCAA Student-Athletes of the Year. This award is a great parallel to the NCAA III philosophy, as it considers not only athletic achievement, but equally academic success and community involvement as criteria. 3

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CAMPUS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The W Athletics – and its staff – have been intentional about instilling a mentality of “giving back” in our programs and their student-athletes. At The W we know that athletics participation is a privilege and should be treated as such. The Owls have reached out to many constituents, locally and on campus, to participate in activities. Teams volunteered at the City of Columbus’ Market Street Festival. The tennis teams took used tennis balls and installed them on chairs and tables of a local elementary school to help prolong the life of the floor and reduce noise levels. The women’s and men’s basketball teams assisted at the Walk for Diabetes-Columbus, MS (as a side note, both head coaches are diabetic and made for a compelling story). Several of our teams staffed booths at the MUW campus’ Oktoberfest fundraiser event. Our SAAC hosted a Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefitting the local United Way, as well as the campus’ own food pantry. Women’s Soccer held a “Pink Out” for breast cancer awareness and also a youth day for young girls. The W athletic teams each participate in our Team-for-Team program, whereby out-of-season teams partner with an in-season team and assist with their game-day duties. This helps to make competitions both run smoother and create a “oneness” among our department.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview: Following the NCAA III Dream .................................................................................................... 3 YEAR 2: ANNUAL REPORT - CONFIRMATION SHEETS ........................................................................... 5 Legislative Adherence ................................................................................................................................ 11 Status Report ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Supplemental Materials ............................................................................................................................. 19 Mentoring Relationship ...........................................................................................................................189 Sport Sponsorships ..................................................................................................................................191 SAAC .........................................................................................................................................................193 Faculty Athletic Representative ...............................................................................................................199 Senior Woman Administrator ..................................................................................................................201 Athletics Health Care Administrator ........................................................................................................203 Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee .................................................................................................205 Compliance Form Completion/Administration .......................................................................................209 NCAA Division III Rules Test Administration ............................................................................................215 Investigations, Infractions, Academic Penalties or Probation Involvement ............................................217 Infractions & Violations ...........................................................................................................................219 Financial Aid Audit ...................................................................................................................................221 Athletics Program Assessment ................................................................................................................223 Owls in Action ..........................................................................................................................................225

APPENDICIES Legislative Adherence Documentation ....................................................................................... Appendix A Status Report Documentation .................................................................................................... Appendix B Mentoring Relationship Documentation .................................................................................... Appendix C SAAC Documentation.................................................................................................................. Appendix D Faculty Athletics Representative Documentation .......................................................................Appendix E Senior Woman Administrator Documentation ............................................................................ Appendix F

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Athletics Health Care Administrator Documentation ................................................................. Appendix G Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee Documentation .......................................................... Appendix H Compliance Documentation ........................................................................................................ Appendix I Financial Aid Audit Documentation ............................................................................................. Appendix J Athletics Assessment Updates Documentation ......................................................................... Appendix K MUW Athletics Staff Handbook ................................................................................................... Appendix L MUW Student-Athlete Handbook ............................................................................................. Appendix M Completed Athletics Program Assessment ................................................................................. Appendix N Annual Report Confirmation Sheet with All Signatures ............................................................. Appendix O

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LEGISLATIVE ADHERENCE I.

We confirm that our institution has adhered to all appropriate NCAA Division III legislation; specifically, divisional membership requirements of NCAA Division III Bylaw 20

⌧ YES

At Mississippi University for Women, we place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all our students' academic programs. We strive to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activity is conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience, and in which all of our coaches play a significant role as educators and mentors. To us at MUW the establishment and maintenance of our environment as one that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and our staff.

At MUW our president has the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of our athletics program. We strive to place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on our campus community than on the general public and its entertainment needs. We do not award any financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. At MUW our primary focus is on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience. Every day we encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all our community members, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators. Participation is encouraged by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for our students through broad-based athletics programs. Through Education and Accountability, we look to assure that the actions of our coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in all relationships with student-athletes and the community.

Student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in nonathletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience. Athletics strives to support all of our institution's educational missions by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of our athletics programs have been integrated into the campus culture and educational mission to work towards building our cohesive campus community. MUW Athletics

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 recruitment complies with the established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process.

At MUW we exercise institutional autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes and we guarantee that the academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body. Here at MUW the admission policies for student-athletes complies with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body and we look to provide equitable athletics opportunities for student- athletes and give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports. In our MUW community we value and find strength in our ethnic and gender diversity.

Athletics has been intentional in our pursuit of the mission, vision and philosophy of the NCAA Division III. We have dedicated time, personnel and resources to ensure compliance with the NCAA. We still have work to accomplish. However, we are excited to share the strides we have made and the work we will continue to not only fulfill the membership requirements, but also to be a celebrated member.

APPENDIX A – Legislative Adherence Documentation • NCAA Checklist • Staff Meeting Dates • Sample Agenda • Compliance Powerpoint • NCAA & MUW Overview Powerpoint

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STATUS REPORT II.

We confirm, that we have included a detailed status report regarding concerns expressed (if any) by the NCAA Division III Membership Committee and/or NCAA Division III Management Council and a detailed status report or follow up (if any) of the self-study conducted by our institution during the first year of provisional membership.

⌧ YES

Dear NCAA Membership Committee, I am delighted to inform you that during its June 21-22, 2022, meeting, the NCAA Division III Membership Committee took action to advance the Mississippi University for Women into year three of the provisional membership process effective September 1, 2022. The committee confirmed that your institution has fulfilled all requirements for provisional membership in the 2021-22 academic year.

In its review of your annual reporting, the committee provided feedback to assist your institution as you continue through the membership process. Specifically, the committee noted the following:

1. The overall quality of the annual report was far superior to the report from 2021. It was thorough, well-designed and represented an institution prepared to move to the third, and final year, of the provisional membership process. a. We were and are grateful for the guidance and support we have been given throughout this process. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to provide documentation, as well as appropriate answers and explanations. We are excited about our NCAA Division III membership and are happy to provide any additional documentation if needed. 2. The report provided evidence of support and engagement of athletics by upper administration and the broader campus community. The committee noted this is vital for sustained success. a. The Mississippi University for Women works collaboratively and effectively together. Our campus has taken an active role during this transition to do all we can to provide a broad student-athlete experience in an ethical and caring manner. We know this engagement and commitment will continue. Our campus is committed to striving for excellence in all facets. 3. a.

Sports sponsorship minimums were met for 2021-22 despite challenges. We have met the minimum requirements for 2022-2023.

Opportunities for enhancement: The committee encourages the institution to continue to grow roster sizes and expand the number of scheduled dates of competition. This will help to ensure compliance with sports sponsorship minimums moving forward. 11

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 • We continue to evaluate the ideal roster sizes for each team; however, we believe we have a good understanding of appropriate roster sizes for each sport and what it takes to provide a worthwhile student-athlete experience. • Starting in the fall of 2023, we will be members of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Conference which provides us with a regular season schedule in the majority of our sports. This membership will definitely assist us in meeting our minimum requirements. • Due to our other teams meeting minimums effectively, we do not necessarily need indoor and outdoor track and field for minimum requirements. However, we do believe that this is an opportunity we need to continue to invest. With the hiring of our full-time assistant coach for men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country teams we believe our rosters for each team will continue to see increase. We are taking the time needed to support, assess and implement plans to produce successful outcomes. As part of the provisional education program, the committee requests that the Mississippi University for Women participate in a videoconference during year three of the provisional process. The purpose of this conference is to provide feedback related to your institution’s annual report and to answer any compliance or process-related questions that your institution has developed over the past year •

We participated in this requirement with the following people listed below attending the event, as well.

Additional information about this videoconference will be sent to your institution at a later date, including a technology logistics checklist. However, in order to secure a date during the 2022 fall term, please complete the attached form and return it not later than July 29, 2022. We anticipate the videoconference will take approximately two and one-half hours. When selecting a date, please keep in mind the following individuals may be required to attend all, or specific portions, of the videoconference:

1.

Director of athletics;

2.

Senior woman administrator;

3.

Faculty athletics representative;

4.

Student-athlete advisory committee representative;

5.

Individual to whom athletics reports to;

6.

Financial aid representative; and

7.

Admissions office representative.

As president, you are also encouraged to attend portions of the videoconference as appropriate. The itinerary for your institution’s year-three videoconference will be provided at a later date. The NCAA staff member conducting your videoconference will contact you in the coming weeks to review logistics.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 At the conclusion of your third year of provisional membership, you will be asked to again submit an annual report. This report must be received by the NCAA national office not later than June 1, 2023. At that time, the committee will make a determination regarding your membership status for the 2023-24 academic year. •

This has been submitted.

Click here to go to the Membership Page and under the Provisional and Reclassifying Resources you will find the calendar of activities which include timelines for the Provisional/Reclassifying Education Program.

Thus, the following attendance requirements apply to programming at the 2023 NCAA Convention January 11-14, 2023, in San Antonio. 1.

The New Member Education Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional); and

2.

The NCAA Division III Business Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional).

• The President, the director of athletics, compliance director and faculty athletics representative attended all of these required sessions, as well as our St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) meeting and many educational sessions. Additionally, the director of athletics and the individual with compliance oversight must attend the 2023 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. The date for the 2023 Regional Rules Seminar will be in May 16-18, 2023, and it will be held in-person in Indianapolis. As additional details about the 2023 RRS become available, information will be provided to the membership via the RRS webpage, on LSDBi and other communication platforms. • The director of athletics, compliance director and faculty athletics representative attended all of these required sessions. Please contact me at the NCAA national office if you have any questions or comments. Again, congratulations on your admission to year three of the provisional membership process and we wish you all the best. • We appreciate the opportunity and hope this report and the documentation represents the passion, hard work and commitment we have for NCAA Division III. Thank you all for all you do. Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Mississippi University for Women

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS III.

We confirm we have included the following supplemental materials and have completed them accurately and completely to the best of our knowledge. a. Sports-sponsorship summary; b. Official Results from the year ended for all sports sponsored; c. Completed individual-sports compliance worksheet (Form A) for EACH individual sport sponsored; d. Rosters for each sport sponsored for the previous year, and; e. Schedules for the upcoming year for EACH sport sponsored.

⌧ YES

MUW Athletics has included, in the following pages, all of the Supplemental Materials described in A-E above. These have been included for each of our 17 intercollegiate athletics programs. The materials have been arranged in seasonal order, corresponding to when each sport completes its competition. The order of information for sports is as follows: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Volleyball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Baseball Softball

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Men’s Cross Country

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Men’s Cross Country

YEAR:

2021-2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

0

+

Actual:

5

=

n/a

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two +

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

3

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

TOTALS ----->

3

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-1 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-1

Date

Day

Dist.

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 3

F

5K

at Mississippi College Season Opener

Clinton, MS

9/9

Sep 10

F

8K

at University of North Alabama Invitational

Florence, AL

10/12

Sep 23

TH

8K

at Blue Mountain College Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS 6/6

Oct 9

S

8K

at Mississippi College Invitational

Clinton, MS

dq

Oct 22

F

8K

at UT-Southern FireHawk Invitational

Florence, AL

8/8

Oct 27

W

4K

at Blue Mountain College Dual

Blue Mountain, MS l. 48-15

Nov 12

F

8K

at USCAA National Championship

Virginia Beach, VA nts

Neutral: 0-0

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2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

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2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

5-8

Fr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Joshua Gonsalves 5-10

Fr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Carson Holly

6-2

Fr.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Tavonta Macon

6-0

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / East Mississippi CC

Jonathan Mathis

5-9

So.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Jerald Shelvy

5-8

Fr.

Natchez, MS / Natchez HS

Kemarie Wade

6-1

Fr.

Meridian, MS / Meridian HS

Brandon Brown

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Men’s Cross Country

YEAR:

2022

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

5

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

2

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

7

TOTALS ----->

2

0

5

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT 2022 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2022 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE/ OFFICIAL RESULTS DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Sep. 2

F

A

at Mississippi College Opener

Clinton, MS

10th

Sep. 10

F

A

at Huntingdon Opener

Florence, AL

5th

Sep. 17

S

A

at Rhodes College Invitational

Memphis, TN

13th

Oct. 1

S

A

at Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS

6th

Oct. 9

SU

A

at Calhoun CC Warhawk Invitational

Danville, AL

6th

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2022 MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY ROSTER Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Brandon Brown

5-8

So.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Braxton Brown

-----

Fr.

Dedrick Gates

5-10

Sr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves 5-10

So.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

6-0

So.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / East Mississippi CC

Jacob Vickers

6-2

Sr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Jourden Whitfield

6-0

Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

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2023-2024 Men’s Cross Country Schedule

Date

Host

Meet Name

Distance

Time of Start

Sept. 1, 2023

Mississippi College

MC Opener

5k Women 5K Men

5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Choctaw Trails Clinton, MS

Sept. 17, 2023

Rhodes College

Rhodes Cross Country Invitational

5k Women 8K Men

8:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

Memphis, TN

Sept. 29, 2023

Blue Mountain

Topper Trails Classic

5K Women 8K Men

9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

Blue Mountain, MS

Oct. 6, 2023

Calhoun C.C.

Calhoun CC Warhawk Cross Country Invitational

8K Men 5k Women

4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.

Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center AL

Oct. 28, 2023

SLIAC Conference

SLIAC CC Championshiop

6k Women's 8K Men's

TBA

Litchfield, IL

Nov. 11, 2023

NCAA South Region

NCAA Regional Championship

6k Women's 10K Men's

TBA

TBA

NCAA

NCAA DIII National Championship

6k Women's 10K Men's

TBA

Big Spring High School Carlisle, PA

Nov. 18, 2023

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Women Cross Country

YEAR:

2021

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

5

=

COVID-related Waiver

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 8 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT 2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-1 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-1

Date

Day

Dist.

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 3

F

5K

at Mississippi College Season Opener

Clinton, MS

8/8

Sep 10

F

8K

at University of North Alabama Invitational

Florence, AL

13/13

Sep 23

TH

8K

at Blue Mountain College Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS 6/6

Oct 9

S

8K

at Mississippi College Invitational

Clinton, MS

dq

Oct 22

F

8K

at UT-Southern FireHawk Invitational

Florence, AL

7/7

Oct 27

W

4K

at Blue Mountain College Dual

Blue Mountain, MS l. 15-50

Nov 12

F

8K

at USCAA National Championship

Virginia Beach, VA nts

Neutral: 0-0

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2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

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2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Player

Ht

Cl

Michaiah Adams

5-6 Fr.

Alajah Armstrong 5-4 Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Shannon, MS / Shannon HS

Lillian Ergle

5-4 So. Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Amyah Kahey

5-7 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Aziyah Mcghee

5-5 Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

5-4 Fr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy

Kalee Sanders

5-6 Fr.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

5-5 Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Women Cross Country

YEAR:

2022

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

5

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT 2022 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2022 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Sep. 23

F

A

at Mississippi College Opener

Clinton, MS

9th/9

Sep. 30

F

A

at Huntingdon Opener

Florence, AL

4th/4

Sept. 17

S

A

at Rhodes Invitational

Memphis, TN

13th/14

Oct. 1

S

A

At Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain, MS

6th/6

Oct. 22

S

A

at Calhoun CC Warhawk

Huntsville, AL

7th/7

Nov. 11

F

N

at USCAA Championships

Virginia Beach, VA

nts

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Michaiah Adams

5-6 So. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

5-4 Jr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Aziyah Mcghee

5-5 So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

5-4 So.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy

KaBreisha Robinson

5-5 Jr.

Sunflower, MS / Edwards HS

Kalee Sanders

5-6 So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

DeNali Walker

5-5 Fr.

West Point, MS / West Point HS

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2023 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

Date

Host

Meet Name

Distance

Time of Start

Sept. 1, 2023

Mississippi College

MC Opener

5k Women 5K Men

5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Choctaw Trails Clinton, MS

Sept. 17, 2023

Rhodes College

Rhodes Cross Country Invitational

5k Women 8K Men

8:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

Memphis, TN

Sept. 29, 2023

Blue Mountain

Topper Trails Classic

5K Women 8K Men

9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

Blue Mountain, MS

Oct. 6, 2023

Calhoun C.C.

Calhoun CC Warhawk Cross Country Invitational

8K Men 5k Women

4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.

Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center AL

Oct. 28, 2023

SLIAC Conference

SLIAC CC Championship

6k Women's 8K Men's

TBA

Litchfield, IL

Nov. 11, 2023

NCAA South Region

NCAA Regional Championship

6k Women's 10K Men's

TBA

TBA

Nov. 18, 2023

NCAA

NCAA DIII National Championship

6k Women's 10K Men's

TBA

Big Spring High School Carlisle, PA

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Men’s Soccer

45

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Soccer YEAR:

2021

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

17

Exempt:

2

+

Actual:

2

+

21

=

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

5

0

6

0

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

5

0

21

TOTALS ------->

7

0

6

0

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

5

0

23

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH Name: Louis Alexander Gender: Male Race: White Started: April 1, 2020 Phone: 662-549-4629 Email: lsalexander@muw.edu

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2021 MEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: Home:

8-11 (.421) 1-5 Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 1

W

#at East Central Community College

Decatur, MS

exhibition

Sep 3

F

#at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS

exhibition

Sep 6

M

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 9

TH

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

W 5-2

Sep 10

F

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

W 6-0

Sep 14

T

at Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

L 0-3

Sep 17

F

Williams Baptist College (Ark.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 19

SU

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

W 5-1

Sep 22

W

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 26

SU

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Oct 1

F

at Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

W 2-0

Oct 3

SU

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 4-0

Oct 4

M

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 3-0

Oct 8

F

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 0-1

Oct 12

T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS L 1-4

Oct 16

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L 0-1

Oct 19

T

at Talladega College

Talladega, AL

W 5-4

Oct 23

S

University of the Ozarks

Columbus, MS

L 1-6

Oct 25

M

at Warren Wilson College

Asheville, NC

W 5-1

Oct 29

F

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 1-4

Nov 11

TH

+vs. Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse

Virginia Beach, VA L 1-6

Nov 13

S

+vs. Paul Quinn College

Virginia Beach, VA L 1-6

7-4

#Exhibition game

Neutral: 0-2

+USCAA national championship tournament (pool play)

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2021 MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

1

Kyle Rodriguez

F

6-1

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

2

Kai VanCourt

D

6-0

Jr.

Long Beach, MS / Long Beach HS / East Central CC

3

Jacob Vickers

D

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / East Central CC

4

Jared DeSalvo

D

5-6

So.

Long Beach, MS / Bay HS

5

Luis Santos

M

5-9

Jr.

Rio de Janeirio, Brazil / Camden County CC

6

Vini Lopes

M

5-9

Fr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / Colegio Visconde de Porto Seguro

7

Blake Pilgrim

F

5-9

Sr.

Birmingham, AL / Calera HS

8

Pedro Santana

M

5-8

Jr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / DeSoto Central HS / Bacone College

9

Josh Martin

F

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, TN / Pass Christian HS

10 Asahel Salgado

M

5-5

Sr.

Dallas, TX / Bryan Adams HS / University of the Ozarks/ETBU

11 Terrell Johnson

M

5-9

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Murrah HS / East Central CC

12 Xavier Harrison

D

5-8

Jr.

New Hope, MS / New Hope HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

13 Stephon Walker

M

6-0

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Terry HS / Jackson State

14 Reggi Pech

M

5-9

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Clarkdale HS / Jones County CC

15 Matthew Dobbins

M

5-9

Fr.

Chillicothe, OH / Chillicothe HS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 16 Victor Gomez

D

5-9

Jr.

D’Iberville, MS / Pearl River CC

17 Joao Schroeder

M

6-0

Jr.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Sagrado Coração de Maria/Camden CC

20 Paulo Carneiro

M

6-0

Jr.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Sagrado Coração de Maria/Camden CC

23 Dorian Winters

D

5-11

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Terry HS / Southwest CC

35 David McCutchen

GK

5-10

So.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

36 Josh Jefferson

GK

5-11

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

49

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Soccer YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

17

Exempt:

0

+

+

Actual:

2

=

19

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

8

0

2

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

17

TOTALS ------->

9

0

2

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

18

Athlete Participant Count Is 17 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH Name: BJ Pheasant Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2022 Phone: (662) 329-6571 Email: bjpheasant@muw.edu

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2022 MEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Time

Aug 26

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

Exhibition

Aug 29

M

#Northwest Mississippi Community College

Columbus, MS

Exhibition

Sep 1

TH

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

L 1-4

Sep 7

W

at U of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR

T 1-1

Sep 10

S

Blue Mountain

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 14

W

Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

T 1-1

Sep 17

S

Pensacola Christian

Columbus, MS

W 1-0

Sep 20

T

at LaGrange

LaGrange, GA

L 0-3

Sep 23

F

at East Texas Baptist

Marshall, TX

L 1-2

Sep 25

SU

at LeTourneau

Longview, TX

L 0-1

Sep 28

F

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L 0-9

Oct 1

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

W 4-3

Oct 10

M

Talladega College

Columbus, MS

W 1-0

Oct 13

TH

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

W 3-1

Oct 15

S

at Warren Wilson

Ashville, NC

T 1-1

Oct 18

T

Belhaven

Columbus, MS

L 3-4

Oct 21

F

Southwestern Adventist

Columbus, MS

L 1-2

Oct 23

SU

Piedmont

Columbus, MS

L 1-2

Oct 26

W

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 1-0 Forfeit

#exhibition contest

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2022 MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

5

Luis Santos

M

5-9

So.

Rio de Janeirio, Brazil / Camden County CC

6

Joseph Cumberland

M

6-0

Jr.

Gulfport, MS / Gulfport HS / Hinds CC

8

Pedro Santana

M

5-8

Sr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / DeSoto Central HS / Bacone College

9

Tres Ray

F

5-11

Jr.

Poplarville, MS / Poplarville HS / Pearl River CC / Jones CC

10 Asahel Salgado

M

5-5

Sr.

Dallas, TX / Bryan Adams HS / University of the Ozarks/ETBU

11 Terrell Johnson

M

5-9

Sr.

Jackson, MS / Murrah HS / East Central CC

13 Hagan Roberts

D

5-10

Jr.

Flowood, MS / Richland HS / Southwest Mississippi CC

14 Alejandro Pocasangre

F

5-9

Jr.

Pearl, MS / Pearl HS / Jones CC

15 Alfredo Marin

D

5-9

Jr.

Kosciusko, MS / Kosciusko HS / Holmes CC

16 Victor Gomez

D

5-9

Sr.

D’Iberville, MS / Pearl River CC

18 Graham Rodney

M

5-10

Jr.

Sumrall, MS / Sumrall HS / Pearl River CC

19 Miguel Hernandez

F

5-9

Jr.

Gulfport, MS / Gulfport HS / Pearl River CC

21 DJ McElroy

F

6-2

Jr.

Richland, MS / Richland HS / Hinds CC

22 Kai VanCourt

D

6-0

Sr.

Long Beach, MS / Long Beach HS / East Central CC

23 Jacob Vickers

D

6-2

Sr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / East Central CC

24 Brandon King

D

6-0

Jr.

Southaven, MS / Southaven HS / Holmes CC / Belhaven

35 David McCutchen

GK

5-10

So.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

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2023 MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Time

Aug 25 Aug 27 Sep 1

F SU F

? ? Huntingdon College

? ? Columbus, MS

12 pm 4 pm 5 pm

Sep 3

SU

Piedmont

Columbus, MS

4 pm

Sep 6

W

?

?

?

Sep 8

F

Sul Ross

Columbus, MS

Sep 10

SU

Centenary College

Sep 12

T

?

?

?

Sep 15

F

?

?

?

Sep 16

S

?

?

?

Sep 17

SU

?

?

?

Sep 19

T

?

?

?

Sep 22

F

Spalding

Columbus, MS

?

Sep 24

SU

at Mt Saint Joe?

?

?

Sep 26

T

?

?

?

Sep 27

W

?

?

?

Sep 29

F

Blackburn College

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 1

SU

Eureka

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 3

T

at Belhaven

Belhaven

5:30 pm

Oct 6

F

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

?

Oct 8

SU

at Webster

Webster Groves, MO ?

Oct 11

W

?

?

?

Oct 14

S

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

?

Oct 15

SU

LaGrange

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 19

TH

at Lyon College

?

?

Oct 21

S

at Fontbonne College

?

?

Oct 24

T

at Millsaps College

?

?

Oct 28

S

Greenville College

?

?

#exhibition contest

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Women’s Soccer

55

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Soccer YEAR:

2021 Regular:

Countable Contests:

16

Post:

ADMIN.

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

3

+

19

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

16

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

21

TOTALS ------>

0

17

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

22

TITLE

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH: Name: Catie Lyles Gender: Female Race: White Started: March 9, 2020 Phone: 666-329-7996 Email: cjlyles@muw.edu

56

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: Home:

6-10 (.375) 2-6 Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Aug 27

F

#at Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

exhibition

Aug 31

T

#at East Central Community College

Decatur, MS

exhibition

Sep 6

M

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

L 1-10

Sep 9

TH

#at University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

exhibition

Sep 11

S

Agnes Scott College

Columbus, MS

W 3-1

Sep 15

W

at Sewanee: The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

cancelled

Sep 17

F

Williams Baptist College (Ark.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 19

SU

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

W 10-0

Sep 22

W

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 26

SU

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L 0-9

Sep 28

T

Birmingham-Southern College

Columbus, MS

L 1-6

Oct 1

F

at Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

W 12-0

Oct 3

SU

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

L 2-6

Oct 4

M

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 9-1

Oct 9

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L 1-4

Oct 10

SU

University of Dallas

Columbus, MS

L 0-9

Oct 12

T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS W 7-5

Oct 14

TH

at Berea College (Ky.)

Berea, KY

L 0-5

Oct 19

T

at Talladega College

Talladega, AL

W 2-1

Oct 23

S

University of the Ozarks

Columbus, MS

L 0-5

Oct 29

F

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 0-4

4-4

Neutral:

0-0

#Exhibition game

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2021 WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER

#

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Sarah Gilliland

GK

5-7

Sr.

Brandon, MS / NW Rankin HS / East Central CC

1

Brendaisha Garrett D

5-5

Jr.

Gautier, MS / Gautier HS / East Central C.C.

2

Megan Brown

D/M 5-2

Sr.

Picayune, MS / Homeschool / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

3

Mariah Beckom

F

5-3

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Alcorn State

4

Leah Crabtree

M

5-3

So. Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS /

5

Shelbi Box

D

5-3

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS / Northwest MS CC

7

Layla Wilson

D

5-7

Sr.

D'Iberville, MS / D'Iberville HS / Southwest MS CC

9

Leah Anderson

F

5-7

Sr.

Leyland, UK / Leyland St. Mary's HS / East Central CC

10 Aubrey Baughman

M

5-3

Fr.

Pass Christian, MS / Pass Christian HS /

11 Elizabeth Holland

D

5-4

So. Fair Grove, MO / Fair Grove HS /

12 Lizzie Truelock

F

5-4

Jr.

13 Lindsey Moyle

M/F

5-6

So. Pearl River, LA / Pearl River HS /

14 Hannah Helms

M

5-7

Sr.

15 Adrianna Parsons

F

5-6

So. Springdale, AR / Springdale HS /

17 Rebecca Gregory

D

5-5

Sr.

19 Haven Tuggle

GK

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy /

20 Millie Mask

F

5-0

Fr.

Nettleton, MS / Nettleton HS / ICC

21 Shadria Fairley

M

5-6

Jr

Lucendale, MS / Jones CC

22 Sarah Havens

F

5-6

Gr. Hurley, MS / East Central HS / Pearl River CC

25 Shelby Harrington

F

5-8

Sr.

55 Caitlyn Fox

GK

5-11 So. Saraland, AL / Saraland HS /

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS /

Southaven, MS / Southaven HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

Laurel, MS / NE Jones HS / Meridian CC

Hattiesburg, MS / Oak Grove HS / Pearl River CC

58

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Soccer YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

15

?

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN.

White

Black

M

F

M

Asst. Coaches

0

0

Head Coaches

0

Student-Ath.

TOTALS ------>

Exempt:

Actual:

+

3

=

18

Other

NonRes. Alien

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

20

0

4

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

28

0

21

0

4

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

29

TITLE

Athlete Participant Count Is 28 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH: Name: Catie Lyles Gender: Female Race: White Started: March 9, 2020 Phone: 666-329-7996 Email: cjlyles@muw.edu

59

Tot.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S SOCCER OFFCIAL RESULTS

DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

8/26/22

T

8/29/22

H

#East Central Community College

Starkville, MS

Exhibition

F

H

#Southwest MS Community College

Starkville, MS

Exhibition

9/1/22

TH

A

at Allen University

Columbia, SC

W 4-1

9/3/22

S

A

at Agnes Scott

Decatur, GA

W 5-0

9/7/22

W

A

at Principia

Elsah, IL

T 1-1

9/9/22

F

A

at Blackburn

Carlinville, IL

W 9-0

9/12/22

SU

A

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN

Reserves

9/14/22

T

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L 0-3

9/20/22

SU

A

LaGrange

LaGrange, GA

L 0-5

9/30/22

F

A

at Johnson University- Tennessee

Murfreesboro, TN

L 1-4

10/4/22

T

H

Blue Mountain

Columbus, MS

L 1-5

10/6/22

TH

H

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 9-1

10/10/22

M

H

Talladega College

Columbus, MS

W 8-0

10/13/22

TH

A

At Brevard College

Brevard, N.C.

L 0-1

10/15/22

S

A

at Warren Wilson

Swannonoa, NC

W 3-1

10/19/22

SU

H

Rhodes

Columbus, MS

L 0-1

10/21/22

F

H

Southwestern Adventist

Columbus, MS

W 9-0

10/26/22

W

H

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 12-0

#Exhibition game

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2022 WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER

#

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Olivia Clark

GK

5-9

Jr.

Decatur, MS / Newton County HS / East Central CC

1

Brendaisha Garrett D

5-5

Sr.

Gautier, MS / Gautier HS / East Central C.C.

2/29 Kendry Crabtree

M

5-3

Jr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

3

Mariah Beckom

F

5-3

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Alcorn State

4

Olivia Ivey

D

5-5

Jr.

Memphis, TN / White Station HS / Southwest Tennessee CC

5

Allyson Goza

M

-

Jr.

7

Layla Wilson

D

5-7

Sr.

D'Iberville, MS / D'Iberville HS / Southwest MS CC

8

Seline Decoteau

D

5-4

Jr.

Pascagoula, MS / Resurrection Catholic HS / East Central CC

9

Molly Moore

D

5-3

Jr.

Pascagoula MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS / East Central CC

10

Elizabeth Holland

D

5-4

Jr.

Fair Grove, MO / Fair Grove HS /

11

Haley Kelly

D

5-1

Jr.

Diamondhead, MS / Hancock HS / Meridian CC

12

Lizzie Truelock

F

5-4

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS /

13

Lindsey Moyle

M/F 5-6

So. Pearl River, LA / Pearl River HS /

14

Sydney Shoemaker

D

5-9

Jr.

Madison, MS / St. Joseph Catholic HS / Meridian CC

15

Adrianna Parsons

F

5-6

Jr.

Springdale, AR / Springdale HS /

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 16

Katie Mills

D

5-2

Jr.

Wesson, MS / Richland HS / SW Mississippi CC / Belhaven

17

Rebecca Gregory

D

5-5

Sr.

Laurel, MS / NE Jones HS / Meridian CC

18

Kayleigh Helstad

D

5-6

Fr.

Saucier, MS / Harrison Central HS

20

Millie Mask

F

5-0

Fr.

Nettleton, MS / Nettleton HS / ICC

21

Mickie Palfreman

M

5-7

Jr.

Chestnut, England / Goff Academy / Copiah-Lincoln CC

22

Loren Winters

D

5-5

Jr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS / East Central CC

23

Sage Cruse

D

5-9

Fr.

Mooreville, MS / Mooreville HS

25

Shelby Harrington

F

5-8

Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Oak Grove HS / Pearl River CC

26

Shadria Fairley

M

5-6

So. Lucendale, MS / Jones CC

27

Kimi Norway

F

5-4

Fr.

San Francisco, CA / Lowell HS

28

Savannah Cooper

D

5-4

Jr.

Purvis, MS / Purvis HS / Meridian CC

33

Haven Tuggle

GK

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

55

Sarah Robinson

GK

5-8

Gulfport, MS / Harrison Central HS

Fr.

62

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

8/17/23

TH

A

#Southwest TN CC

Memphis, TN

TBA

8/29/23

T

H

Mobile

Columbus, MS

4:00 pm

9/1/23

S

A

at Thomas University

Thomas, GA

2:00 pm

9/3/23

M

A

at Wesleyan

Macon, GA

TBA

9/10/23

SU

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

9/13/23

W

A

at Talladega

Talladega, AL

TBA

9/15/23

F

H

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

TBA

9/22/23

F

A

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

TBA

9/24/23

SU

A

At Rhodes

Memphis, TN

2:00 pm

9/28/23

TH

H

Blackburn

Columbus, MS

2:00 pm

10/1/23

SU

H

Eureka

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/6/23

F

A

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

10/8/23

SU

A

at Webster

Webster Groves, MO

TBA

10/14/23

S

H

Principia College

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/17/23

T

H

Belhaven University

Columbus, MS

6:00 pm

10/19/23

TH

A

at Lyon

Batesville, AR

TBA

10/21/23

S

A

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

TBA

10/24/23

T

H

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/28/23

S

H

Greenville

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/31/23

T

SLIAC Quarterfinals

11/2/23

TH

SLIAC Semifinals

11/4/23

S

SLIAC Finals #Exhibition game

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2:30 pm

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Volleyball

65

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Volleyball YEAR: 2021

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

19

Exempt:

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Actual:

=

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

13

0

3

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

21

TOTALS ------->

1

14

0

4

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

24

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Halee Hensley Gender: Female Race: White Started: 09/16/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6585 Email: hmhensley@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

1-18 (.053)

Home:

1-4

Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 1

W

University of Tennessee-Southern

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 3

F

^vs. Maryville College

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 4

S

^at Berry College (Ga.)

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 4

S

^vs. Sewanee: The University of the South

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 7

T

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L 0-3

Sep 14

T

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 16

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 24

F

Dillard University (La.)

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 30

TH

at Tougaloo College (Miss.)

Tougaloo, MS

L 2-3

Oct 2

S

at University of Tennessee-Southern

Pulaski, TN

L 0-3

Oct 4

M

Lane College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Oct 8

F

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L 0-3

Oct 9

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 2-3

Oct 9

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 1-3

Oct 12

T

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L 0-3

Oct 18

M

Tougaloo College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

W 3-0

Oct 23

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

L 0-3

Oct 23

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

L 0-3

Oct 25

M

#at Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

ex./cancelled

Oct 28

TH

Bethel University (Tenn.)

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Oct 29

F

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L 0-3

Nov 4

TH

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

L 1-3

Nov 5

F

Blue / White Intersquad (Senior Day)

Columbus, MS

intersquad

0-12

#Exhibition game

Neutral: 0-2

^Berry Tournament 67

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2021 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

3

Sarah White

OH/RS

5-8

Fr.

Biloxi, MS / D’Iberville HS

4

Sydney Horel

L/DS

5-6

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

5

Zoe Hansen

OH/DS 5-8

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

6

DeAnna King

DS

5-1

Sr.

Corinth, MS / Corinth HS / Northeast MS CC

7

Hannah Duran

S

5-8

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

8

Karmen McCrory

S

5-5

So. Greensboro, AL / Southern Academy

9

Maggie Griggs

OH/RS

5-8

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

11 Llayne Skinner

OH/DS 5-7

Fr.

Danville, AL / Danville HS

12 Abby Fields

S

5-6

Fr.

Millport, AL / South Lamar HS

13 Madison Suggs

L/DS

5-2

So. Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

15 Jadelyn Trice

MB

6-0

So. Cherokee, AL / Cherokee HS

16 Olivia Eubanks

DS

5-4

So. Leakesville, MS / Greene County HS

17 Jasmine Kelly

MB

5-11 Fr.

18 Evelyn Pruitt

S

5-5

So. Brandon, MS / Northwest Rankin HS

19 Harleigh Kelly

OH/RS

5-8

Sr.

20 Maggie Ledbetter

UTL

6-0

So. Belmont, MS / Belmont HS

23 Micaela Hudgins

MB

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

24 Amonie Silas

OH/RS

5-10 Fr.

Olive Branch, MS / DeSoto Central HS

Louisville, MS / Grace Christian HS

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

25 Briana Huerta-Ramirez L/DS

5-2

So. Russellville, AL / Russellville HS

26 Olivia Anderson

MB

6-0

Fr.

27 Camryn Johnson

S

5-5

So. Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Towns Creek, AL / Hatton HS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Volleyball YEAR: 2022

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

19

Exempt:

2

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

1

+

Actual:

=

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

11

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

16

TOTALS ------->

0

12

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

19

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Halee Hensley Gender: Female Race: White Started: 09/16/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6585 Email: hmhensley@muw.edu

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2022 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE-OFFICIAL RESULTS

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 4 Sep 7 Sep 10 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 14 Sept 16 Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 27 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 14 Oct. 14 Oct 17 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 3

S TH S S W S S SU SU W F T TH F M T T W F F M F M M W TH

at Pensacola Christian at Covenant Pensacola Christian College Pensacola Christian College at Sewanee TBA – Owls Invitational (Fisk University) TBA – Owls Invitational (Agnes Scott College) TBA – Owls Invitational (Dillard University) TBA – Owls Invitational (Lane College) at Miles Rust College at Huntingdon Bethel Covenant at Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas-Monticello Tougaloo at Rhodes Maryville College at Belhaven Huntingdon College at Bethel at Lane at Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Jarvis Christian at Wiley

Pensacola, FL Lookout Mountain, GA Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Sewanee, TN Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Fairfield, AL Columbus, MS Montgomery, AL Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Arkadelphia, AR Monticello, AR Columbus, MS Memphis, TN Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Columbus, MS McKenzie, TN Jackson, TN Tougaloo, MS Hawkins, TX Marshall, TX

exhibition L 0-3 W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 L 0-3 W 3-2 7 p.m. W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-0 Canceled Canceled

USCAA Championship Nov 10 TH

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Virginia Beach, VA

L 1-3

Nov 11 F

Carlow University (Pa.)

Virginia Beach, VA

L 2-3

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2022 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER #

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

2

Sasha Burdine

DS

5-3

Fr.

Amory, MS / Amory HS

3

Hannah Duran

S

5-8

So. Madison, MS / Germantown HS

4

Sydney Horel

L/DS

5-6

So. Madison, MS / Germantown HS

5

Zoe Hansen

OH/DS 5-8

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

6

Nia Green

DS

5-1

Fr.

Birmingham, AL / St. Clair County HS

8

Karmen McCrory S

5-5

Jr.

Greensboro, AL / Southern Academy

11 Llayne Skinner

OH/DS 5-7

So. Danville, AL / Danville HS

12 Abby Fields

S

5-6

So. Millport, AL / South Lamar HS

13 Madison Suggs

L/DS

5-2

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

16 Olivia Eubanks

DS

5-4

Jr.

Leakesville, MS / Greene County HS

17 Jasmine Kelly

MB

5-11 So. Louisville, MS / Grace Christian HS

18 Kenley Campbell

RS

5-9

23 Micaela Hudgins

MB

5-10 So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

24 Amonie Silas

OH/RS

5-10 So. Olive Branch, MS / DeSoto Central HS

27 Camryn Johnson

S

5-5

Jr.

28 Maggie Griggs

OH/RS

5-8

So. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Fr.

Odenville, AL / St. Clair County HS

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Times

Aug 31 Sep 1 Sep 2 Sep 18 Sep 18 Sep 20 Sep 23 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 29 Sep 30 Sep 30 Oct 7 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct 28 Nov 1 Nov 3

TH F S M M W S S T F S S S W S S F S F S W F

vs Crowley’s Ridge @ Agnes Scott Tournament @ Agnes Scott Tournament vs Huntingdon College vs Huntingdon College (vr) at ICC (VR) Spalding Westminster College at Northeast MS CC at Blackburn College at Fontbonne at Spalding at Westminster College Lyon College Webster College Fontbonne Greenville at Eureka College at Greenville at Webster College at Lyon College at Blackburn College

Columbus, MS Decatur, Georgia Decatur, Georgia Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Itawamba, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Booneville, MS Carlinville, IL St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO Fulton, MO Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Greenville, IL Eureka, IL Greenville, IL Webster Groves, MO Batesville, AR Carlinville, IL

exhibition

72

5pm 7 pm 5 pm 10 am 2 pm 6 pm 7 pm 10 am 12 pm

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Basketball

73

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Basketball YEAR:

2021-22 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

18

0

+

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Exempt:

Actual:

0

=

18

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

n/a Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

5

0

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

21

TOTALS ------->

6

0

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

22

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Dean Burrows Gender: Male Race: White Started: 09/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6445 Email: btburrowsjr@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 3-15 (.167) Home: Date

3-4 Day

Away: 0-8 Opponent

Nov 12

F

Nov 13

Neutral: 0-3 Location

Result

^at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

L 56-75

S

^vs. Huntingdon College

LaGrange, GA

L 54-62

Nov 16

T

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L 81-85

Nov 19

F

+at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

L 57-82

Nov 20

S

+vs. Birmingham-Southern College

Sewanee, TN

L 60-99

Nov 23

T

Centenary College (Louisiana)

Columbus, MS

L 52-73

Dec 7

T

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 75-77

Dec 10

F

%vs. Bethel University (Tenn.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 66-74

Dec 11

S

%at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 63-74

Dec 16

TH

Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

W 70-68

Dec 18

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L 78-85

Dec 19

SU

at Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL

L 91-94

Dec 29

W

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Cancelled

Dec 31

F

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

Cancelled

Jan 2

SU

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 67-70

Jan 5

W

at Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

L 65-83

Jan 8

S

Covenant College (Ga.)

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

Postponed

Jan 25

T

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

W 77-58

Jan 29

S

at Covenant College (Ga.)

Lookout Mountain, GA

Cancelled

Feb 5

S

at University of Dallas

Irving, Texas

Cancelled

Feb 9

W

Rust College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb 10

TH

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 80-85

Feb 12

S

Arkansas Baptist College

Columbus, GA

W 81-73

Feb 17

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb. 21

M

at Piedmont University

DeMorest, GA

L 42-95

^LaGrange Classic +Sewanee Classic %Blue Mountain Classic 75

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

1

Brien Kimmons

G

2

Kenterrius Davison G

5-10 So. Olive Branch, MS / Center Hill HS

3

Quintiyus Causey

G

5-10 Jr.

4

Milos Zeradjanin

G

6-0

So. Zemun, Serbia / Crenshaw Christian (AL) HS

10 Trey Jackson

G

6-4

Fr.

Starkville, MS / NW Mississippi CC

11 Shon Wright

G

6-2

Jr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS / Arkansas - Pine Bluff

12 Isaiah Stevenson

G

5-10 So. Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

13 JaQuan Hines

F

6-7

Sr.

Columbus, MS / East Mississippi CC

14 Terryonte Thomas

G

6-4

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Sam Houston State

15 Jaylon Jones

G

5-11 Fr.

21 Seth Wallace

G

6-0

So. Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

22 Dariun Doss

G/F 6-1

So. Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

23 Nathan Reed

F

6-4

So. Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

24 Cam Skinner

G

6-2

Fr.

Starkville, MS / / East Mississippi CC

25 Ddallen Bailey

G/F 6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christian Brothers College

30 Clay Blanton

G

6-2

So. Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

31 Terry Coleman Jr.

F

6-5

Fr.

33 Grayson Long

G

5-10 Fr.

Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

35 Davon Kennick

F

6-4

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS / Central Hill HS

44 Tanner Collins

F

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

50 Thomas Wright

F

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS / Bishop State C.C. (Ala.)

5-10 Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Olive Branch, MS / Cedar Hill HS / Arkansas State-Mid-South

Cleveland, MS / / William Penn University

Eulaw, AL / Pickens County HS

Olive Branch, MS / Arkansas State-Mid-South

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Basketball YEAR:

2022-23 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

24

ADMIN. TITLE

White

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

+

Actual:

1

=

25

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

5

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

14

TOTALS ------->

6

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

15

Athlete Participant Count Is 14 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Dean Burrows Gender: Male Race: White Started: 09/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6445 Email: btburrowsjr@muw.edu

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2022-23 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE-OFFICIAL RESULTS Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Results

Nov 10

TH

@ Troy University

Troy, AL

L, 42-96

Nov 11

F

@ Birmingham Southern

Birmingham, AL

W, 97-87

Nov. 12

S

vs Piedmont

Birmingham, AL

L, 57-71

Nov 15

T

vs Southern University of New Orleans

Columbus, MS

W, 62-61

Nov. 18

F

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

L, 59-64

Nov. 19

S

at Greenville University

Greenville, IL

W, 129-127

Nov. 22 T

Birmingham-Southern College

Columbus, MS

L, 72-74

Nov. 27 SU

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L, 67-70

Dec. 6

T

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

W, 80-75

Dec 7

W

vs Covenant College

Columbus, MS

L, 56-69

Dec 9

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

W, 79-66

Dec. 16

F

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

L, 59-73

Jan. 7

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

W, 77-59

Jan 10

T

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

W, 81-75

Jan. 12

TH

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

L, 69-70

Jan. 14

S

at University of Dallas

Irving, TX

L, 71-81

Jan 18

W

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

L, 79-83

Jan. 21

S

at Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

L, 88-93

Jan 22

S

at Warren Wilson

Asheville, NC

L, 85-111

Jan. 25

W

at Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS

W, 98-65

Feb. 1

W

at Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

L, 79-83

Feb 11

S

vs Warren Wilson

Columbus, MS

W, 95-55

Feb 14

T

vs Belhaven

Columbus, MS

L, 61-67

Feb. 18

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

W, 97-86

USCAA Championship Mar 13. M

The Apprentice School

South Prince George, VA

L, 67-73

Mar 14. T

Bryant & Stratton College- Syracuse

Richmond, VA

L, 58-84

^BSC Classic (Birmingham-Southern, Piedmont, MUW)

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2022-23 MEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Brye Hopkins

F

6-5

Jr.

Valencia, Spain / C. Milton Wright HS / Hogerstown CC

1

Charlie Werner

G

5-10 Fr.

New Cumberland, PA / Cedar Cliff HS

2

Andrew Shepherd G

5-11 Jr.

Ft. Meyers, FL / Bishop Verot Catholic HS / Wesley College

3

Quintiyus Causey

G

5-10 Jr.

Cleveland, MS / Cleveland Central HS / William Penn University

4

Milos Zeradjanin

G

6-0

5

Chris Evans

G

5-11 Jr.

10 Grayson Long

G

5-10 So. Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

11 Shon Wright

G

6-2

Sr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS / Arkansas - Pine Bluff

12 Quin Williams

G

6-2

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Victory Christian Academy

20 Josh Dukes

G

6-3

Fr.

Booneville, MS / Booneville HS

22 Dariun Doss

G/F 6-1

Jr.

Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

23 Nathan Reed

F

6-4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

24 Tyson Smithey

G/F 6-4

Fr.

New Albany, MS / Ingomar HS

50 Thomas Wright

F

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS / Bishop State C.C. (Ala.)

6-3

So. Zemun, Serbia / Crenshaw Christian (AL) HS Sicklerville, NJ / Doane Academy / Wesley College / Salem CC

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Dec 2

S

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

Dec 7

TH

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

Dec 9

S

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

Dec 13

W

vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

Jan 4

TH

at Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Jan 6

S

vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

Jan 11

TH

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

Jan 13

S

Greenville

Greenville, IL

Jan 18

TH

Webster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 20

S

vs Westminster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 25

TH

vs Principia College

Columbus, MS

Jan 27

S

vs Fontbonne

Columbus, MS

Feb 3

S

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Feb 8

TH

vs Spalding

Columbus, MS

Feb 10

S

vs Greenville

Columbus, MS

Feb 15

TH

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

Feb 17

S

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

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Time

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Women’s Basketball

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Basketball YEAR:

2021-22 Regular:

Countable Contests:

18

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

White

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

+

1

=

19

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

6

0

6

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

14

TOTALS ----->

2

6

0

7

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

17

Athlete Participant Count Is 14 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Andrew Johnson Gender: Male Race: White Started: 10/2019 Phone: Office: 662-329-6436 Email: anjohnson7@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

3-15 (.167)

Home:

3-4

Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Nov 12

F

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L 51-84

Nov 16

T

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L 45-62

Nov 18

TH

Crowley’s Ridge College

Paragould, AR

L 53-82

Nov 20

S

^vs. Birmingham-Southern College

Jackson, MS

L 105-107

Nov 21

SU

^at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L 60-64

Nov 23

T

at Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL

L 94-119

Dec 5

SU

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 53-77

Dec 7

T

Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W 57-51

Dec 8

W

#Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

exhibition

Dec 11

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

cancelled

Dec 12

SU

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L 53-90

Dec 14

T

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

L 45-73

Dec 16

TH

at Hendrix College

Conway, AR

L 55-74

Dec 17

F

at Hendrix College

Conway, AR

L 46-58

Jan 25

T

Crowley’s Ridge College

Columbus, MS

L 50-65

Jan 28

F

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 48-60

Feb 3

TH

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 28-72

Feb 5

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

W 65-61

Feb 8

T

Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Feb 10

TH

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 51-68

Feb 12

S

Arkansas Baptist College

Columbus, MS

W 52-48

Feb 17

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

0-10

^Millsaps Classic

Neutral: 0-1

#exhibition

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Bre Waters

F

5-9

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Lamar HS / Meridian CC

1

Jaycee Haynes

F

5-10 Fr.

Birmingham, AL / Spain Park HS

3

Christiana Harris

G

5-6

Sr.

Grenada, MS / Grenada HS

4

Katie Beth Williams G

5-4

Sr.

Smithville, MS / Smithville HS / MS Gulf Coast CC

5-6

Jr.

Greenville, MS / O'Bannon HS

10 Jasmine Shaw

G

11 Emma Hicks

G/F 5-6

So. Steens, MS / Starkville Christian HS

12 Audrey Foreman

G/F 5-7

Fr.

13 KelceI Phillips

G

5-10 Fr.

15 Imoni Harris

G

5-9

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

20 Rokila Wallace

G

5-7

Sr.

23 Maddie Guerin

F

5-10 Fr.

Ecru, MS / North Pontotoc HS

25 Hannah Duran

G

5-8

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

32 Cassidy Murphy

F

5-11 Jr.

Atmore, AL / Escambia Academy / Judson College

33 MG Chamberlain

F

5-10 Jr.

Brighton, TN / Brighton HS / Freed-Hardeman College

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus Christian HS Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Meridian CC

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT: Women’s Basketball YEAR: 2022-23

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

18

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

1

+

19

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

7

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

12

TOTALS ----->

1

7

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Andrew Johnson Gender: Male Race: White Started: 10/2019 Phone: Office: 662-329-6436 Email: anjohnson7@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

Nov 17

M

at Crowley’s Ridge

Paragould, AR

L, 42-76

Nov 19

W

at Birmingham Southern

Birmingham, AL

L, 70-124

Nov 11

F

Aurora University

St. Louis, MO

L, 55-98

Nov 12

S

University of Dallas

St. Louis, MO

L, 45-111

Nov 16

W

at Millsaps

Jackson, MS

L, 36-64

Nov 19

S

Webster University

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Dec 6

T

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

L, 49-76

Dec 8

TH

at Greenville University

Greenville, IL

L, 49-82

Dec 10

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L, 30-88

Dec 11

SU

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L, 58-87

Dec 13

T

Birmingham Southern

Columbus, MS

L, 76-150

Dec 16

F

Millsaps

Columbus, MS

L, 23-61

Jan 7

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

L, 39-75

Jan 10

T

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

L, 51-81

Jan 11

W

at Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

L, 38-69

Jan 16

M

Crowley’s Ridge

Columbus, MS

L, 67-84

Jan 25

W

at Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

L, 40-68

Jan. 28

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L, 40-80

Feb 1

W

Belhaven University

Columbus, MS

L, 29-82

Feb 11

S

Warren Wilson

Columbus, MS

L, 75-86

Feb 12

SU

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb 15

W

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

Canceled

Feb 18

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

Canceled

Webster Tip Off Classic (Hosted by Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.)

86

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^=

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Bre Waters

F

5-9

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Lamar HS / Meridian CC

1

Kayleigh Helstad

F

5-10 Fr.

Saucier, MS / Harrison Central HS

2

Sasha Burdine

G

5-3

Fr.

Amory, HS / Amory, MS

4

Jas Patrick

G

5-2

Fr.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL / The Benjamin School

5

Diamon Rayford

G

5-9

Jr.

Kosciusko, MS / Kosciusko HS / SE Baptist / Holmes CC

10 Addie Beasley

G

5-6

Jr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

12 Ashley Cooper

G

5-5

So. Greenwood, MS / Amanda Elzy HS

13 Hannah Duran

G

5-8

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

20 Skylar Simmons

C

6-2

Fr.

Brandon, MS / East Rankin Academy

22 Conley Langford

G

5-6

Jr.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS / NW Mississippi CC

33 MG Chamberlain F

5-10 Jr.

Brighton, TN / Brighton HS / Freed-Hardeman College

44 Reagan Sonnier

5-10 Fr.

Lake Charles, LA / Iowa HS

F

87

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Dec 2

S

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

Dec 7

TH

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

Dec 9

S

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

Dec 13

W

vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

Jan 4

TH

at Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Jan 6

S

vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

Jan 11

TH

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

Jan 13

S

Greenville

Greenville, IL

Jan 18

TH

Webster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 20

S

vs Westminster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 25

TH

vs Principia College

Columbus, MS

Jan 27

S

vs Fontbonne

Columbus, MS

Feb 3

S

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Feb 8

TH

vs Spalding

Columbus, MS

Feb 10

S

vs Greenville

Columbus, MS

Feb 15

TH

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

Feb 17

S

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

88

Time

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Golf

89

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Golf YEAR:

2021-22

Regular:

Countable Contests:

7

Post:

1

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

8

=

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

TOTALS ----->

13

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT MEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 03/2019 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Result

Sep 13-14 M-T

at Williams Baptist College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Kennett, MO (Kennett G.C.)

8/10

Sep 27-28 M-T

at Lyon College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Melbourne, AR (Cooper's Hawk G.C.)

7/8

Oct 11-12 M-T

at USCAA National Championship

State College, PA (Penn State Blue Course)

t.3/22

Oct 25-26 M-T

at Southern States Athletic Conference Preview

Greenville, AL 7/8 (RTJ at Cambrian Ridge G.C.)

Event

Location

Result

at University of Mobile (Ala.) Classic

Mobile, AL (RTJ Magnolia Grove G.C.)

12/14

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Feb 21-22 M-T

Mar 21-22 M-T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Invitational

West Point, MS (Old Waverly G.C.)

8/10

Mar 28-29 M-T

at William Carey University (Miss.) Invitational

Gulf Shores, AL (Gulf Shores C.C.)

10/11

Apr 11-12 M-T

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS (Elm Lake G.C.)

3/5

91

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

92

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

93

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Logan Anderson

5-11

Fr.

Fayette, AL / Fayette County HS

Mark Furnari

6-0

R-So.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Brandon Jordan

6-0

R-So.

Clinton, TN / Roane State CC

Logan Pannell

5-9

R-Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Zach Riley

6-0

R-So.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

Cole Ruffin

5-10

Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Brady Scola

6-0

R-Jr.

Southaven, MS / Desoto HS

Carson Suber

5-10

Fr.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS

Timothy Turnage

5-8

Fr.

Picayune, MS / Picayune HS

Seth Wallace

6-0

R-Fr.

Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

Connor Wilder

5-10

R-So.

Kossuth HS / North East CC

94

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Golf YEAR: 2022-2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

7

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

White

1

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

8

=

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

TOTALS ----->

10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

Athlete Participant Count Is 8 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 03/2019 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS

FALL DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

9/12-13

M,T

A

Williams Baptist

Kennett, MO

7th/8

9/26-27

M,T

A

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

8th/9

10/10-11

M,T

A

USCAA National Championship

State College, PA

2nd/17

10/24-25

M,T

A

William Carey University

Gulf Shores, AL

8th/8

2/20-21

M,T

A

Mobile University

RTJ Mobile, AL

8 a.m.

3/20-21

M,T

A

Blue Mountain

West Point, MS

8 a.m.

3/27-28

M,T

A

William Carey

Gulf Shores, AL

8 a.m.

4/10-11

M,T

H

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS

8 a.m.

SPRING

96

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

97

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Logan Anderson

5-11

So.

Fayette, AL / Fayette County HS

Mark Furnari

6-0

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Brandon Jordan

6-0

Jr.

Clinton, TN / Roane State CC

Logan Pannell

5-9

So.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Zach Riley

6-0

Jr.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

Carson Suber

5-10

So.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS

Seth Wallace

6-0

Jr.

Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

Connor Wilder

5-10

Jr.

Kossuth HS / North East CC

98

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 MEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE

99

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

100

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Golf

101

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Golf YEAR:

2021-22

Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

7

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

7

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

TOTALS ----->

2

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

Athlete Participant Count Is 4 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 06/2018 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Result

Sep 13-14 M-T

at Williams Baptist College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Kennett, MO (Kennett G.C.)

5/7

Sep 27-28 M-T

at Lyon College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Melbourne, AR (Cooper's Hawk G.C.)

4/7

Oct 11-12 M-T

at USCAA National Championship

State College, PA (Penn State Blue Course)

nts

Oct 25-26 M-T

at Southern States Athletic Conference Preview

Greenville, AL 7/7 (RTJ at Cambrian Ridge G.C.)

Event

Location

Result

at University of Mobile (Ala.) Classic

Mobile, AL (RTJ Magnolia Grove G.C.)

10/11

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Feb 21-22 M-T

Mar 21-22 M-T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Invitational

West Point, MS (Old Waverly G.C.)

5/8

Mar 28-29 M-T

at William Carey University (Miss.) Invitational

Gulf Shores, AL (Gulf Shores C.C.)

10/10

Apr 11-12 M-T

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS (Elm Lake G.C.)

4/5

103

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

104

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

105

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Emma Coggin

5-3 R-Fr. Amory, MS / Amory HS

Olivia Derbyshire

6-0 Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / St. Martin HS

Ta'Dashia Flowers 4-8 R-Fr. Meridian, MS / Meridian HS

Chesne Joyner

5-6 R-Fr. Walnut, MS / Kossuth HS

106

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Golf YEAR:

2022-2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

7

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

White

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

7

=

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

6

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

TOTALS ----->

2

6

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started:06/2018 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

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2022-23 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE FALL DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

9/12-13

M,T

A

Williams Baptist

Kennett, MO

3rd/4

9/26-27

M,T

A

Freed-Hardeman

Henderson, TN

6th/8

10/10-11

M,T

A

USCAA National Championship

State College, PA

nts

10/24-25

M,T

A

S.S.A.C. Conference Invite

Montgomery, AL

7th/7

2/20-21

M,T

A

Mobile University

RTJ Mobile, AL

8 a.m.

3/20-21

M,T

A

Blue Mountain

West Point, MS

8 a.m.

3/27-28

M,T

A

William Carey

Gulf Shores, AL

8 a.m.

4/10-11

M,T

H

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS

8 a.m.

SPRING

108

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

109

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Emma Coggin

5-3

R-Fr.

Amory, MS / Amory HS

Olivia Derbyshire

6-0

Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / St. Martin HS

Ta'Dashia Flowers

4-8

R-Fr.

Meridian, MS / Meridian HS

Chesne Joyner

5-6

R-Fr.

Walnut, MS / Kossuth HS

Maddie Anglada

5-6

Fr.

Biloxi, MS / St. Martin HS

Katie Gray

5-7

Jr.

Birmingham, AL / Snead State CC

Sara Grace Ramsey

5-2

Fr.

Moundville, AL / American Christian Academy

110

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE

111

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

112

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Tennis

113

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Tennis YEAR:

2021-22

Regular:

Countable Contests:

13

Post:

White

Black

Asian

Actual:

0

+

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

3

16

=

n/a

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

6

0

4

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

13

TOTALS ----->

7

0

4

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

14

Athlete Participant Count Is 13 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

114

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2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 1-12 (.000) Home: 0-4 FALL SEASON

Away:

1-8

Neutral: 0-0

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 25

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L 1-8

Sep 25

S

#vs. Bevill State Community College

Montgomery, AL

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#Itawamba Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 15

F

at Johnson University - Tennessee

Knoxville, Tenn.

L. 0-6

Oct 15

F

at Maryville College #Exhibition match

Maryville, TN

L. 4-5

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Result

Feb 9

W

at Alcorn State University

Lorman, MS

Cancelled

Feb 12

S

Lane College

Columbus, MS

W. 8-1

Feb 17

TH

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L. 0-8

Feb 19

S

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L. 0-9

Feb 26

S

at Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)

Henderson, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 4

F

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 5

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L. 0-9

Mar 10

TH

LeMoyne-Owen College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Mar 11

F

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L. 0-9

Mar 21

M

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

W. 8-1

Mar 26

S

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

L. 0-9

Apr 1

F

at LeMoyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

L. 3-6

115

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

116

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Tanner Collins

6-5

So. Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Jonathan Corpstein 5-8

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

Jacob Davis

5-8

So. West Point, MS / Oak Hill HS

Mikey Duncan

5-11 Sr.

Samuel Garrie

6-0

So. Florence, AL / Central HS

Victor Gomez

5-9

Fr.

D’Iberville, MS / D’Iberville HS / Pearl River CC

Luis Leal, Jr.

5-2

Sr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS / Miss. Gulf Coast CC

Alan Lewis

5-8

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / EMCC

Kris McGowan

5-8

Jr

Philadelphia, MS / Philadelphia HS / EMCC

Zavier Minor

5-9

Sr.

West Point, MS / West Point HS / EMCC

Kory Scales

6-2

Jr.

Macon, MS / Noxubee HS / EMCC

Jacob Vickers

6-0

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / ECCC

Sam Yarborough

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

Tuscaloosa, AL / New Hope HS / EMCC

117

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Tennis YEAR:

2022-2023

Regular:

Countable Contests:

10

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

White

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

1

+

11

=

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

4

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

TOTALS ----->

5

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

Athlete Participant Count Is 6 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

118

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2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sept 14

W

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 0-9

Sept 15

TH

at Johnson University-Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

L, 0-9

Sept 23

F

Northeast CC

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Sep 24

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L, 0-9

Oct 7

F

LeMonye-Owen College

Columbus, MS

postponed

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Time / Result

Feb 7

F

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

1:30 p.m.

Feb 25

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

11 a.m.

Mar 3

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

11 a.m.

Mar 21

T

at LeMoyne Owen College

Memphis, TN

11 a.m.

Mar 25

S

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

10 a.m.

Apr 21

F

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

1 p.m.

119

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120

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Allen Lewis

5-8

Sr. Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / EMCC

Kris McGowan

5-8

Sr.

Logan Suggs

5-10 Fr. Caledonia, MS/ Caledonia HS

Karson McClung

5-10 Fr. Corinth, MS/ Tishomingo County HS

Kaleb Webster

6-1

Sam Yarborough 6-5

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Philadelphia, MS / Philadelphia HS / EMCC

Fr. Northport, AL/ Sipsey Valley HS

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

121

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 Men’s Tennis Schedule

122

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Tennis

123

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Tennis YEAR:

2021-22 Regular:

Countable Contests:

12

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

3

+

Actual:

15

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

9

0

2

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

13

TOTALS ----->

1

9

0

2

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

14

Athlete Participant Count Is 13 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 2-10 (.167) Home: 0-3 Away: 2-7

Neutral:

0-0

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 25

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L. 2-7

Sep 25

S

#vs. Bevill State Community College

Montgomery, AL

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#Itawamba Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 15

F

at Johnson University - Tennessee

Knoxville, Tenn.

L. 1-5

Oct 15

F

at Maryville College #Exhibition match

Maryville, TN

L. 4-5

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Result

Feb 9

W

at Alcorn State University

Lorman, MS

Cancelled

Feb 12

S

Lane College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb 17

TH

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L. 0-8

Feb 19

S

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L. 3-6

Feb 26

S

at Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)

Henderson, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 4

F

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 5

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L. 0-9

Mar 10

TH

LeMoyne-Owen College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Mar 11

F

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L. 1-8

Mar 21

M

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

W. 8-1

Mar 26

S

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

L. 3-6

Apr 1

F

at LeMoyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

W. 7-2

125

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

126

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2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Karen Calzadilla

4-11 Fr.

Mandy Ferguson

5-2

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / EMCC

Karina Garcia

5-4

So. West Point, MS / West Point HS

Kaitlyn George

5-7

So. Flowood, MS / NW Rankin County HS

Terraline Green

5-7

Sr.

Meridian, MS / NE Lauderdale HS / EMCC

Laura Kate Inman 5-4

Sr.

Corinth, MS / Corinth HS

Sarah Kackley

5-7

Fr.

Brandon, MS / Home Schooled

Mallery Parker

5-5

Fr.

Mantachie, MS / Itawamba HS

Emma Potter

5-4

Sr.

Nesbit, MS / Lewisburg HS

Nicole Rensink

5-6

Sr.

Southaven, MS / South Panola HS

Maggie Taylor

5-7

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Allison Topcik

5-6

Sr.

Meridian MS / Meridian HS / EMCC

Kelly Williams

5-9

Sr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / EMCC

Forest, MS / Forest County HS

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Tennis YEAR:

2022-2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

10

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

White

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

1

+

11

=

n/a

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

7

0

3

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

TOTALS ----->

1

6

0

3

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

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2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sept 14

W

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 0-9

Sept 15

TH

at Johnson University-Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

L, 2-7

Sept 23

F

Northeast CC

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Sep 24

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

W, 5-4

Oct 7

F

LeMonye-Owen College

Columbus, MS

postponed

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Time / Result

Feb 7

F

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

1:30 p.m.

Feb 25

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

11 a.m.

Mar 3

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

11 a.m.

Mar 21

T

at LeMoyne Owen College

Memphis, TN

11 a.m.

Mar 25

S

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

10 a.m.

Apr 21

F

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

1 p.m.

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130

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2022-2023 WOMEN’S TENNIS ROSTER Player

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

Karen Calzadilla

4-11

So.

Forest, MS / Forest County HS

Magee Etheridge

5-2

Fr.

Clarksdale, MS/ Lee Academy

Audrey Foreman

5-7

Fr.

Columbus, MS/ Columbus Christian Academy

Hailey Hardy

5-4

Jr.

Philadelphia, MS/ East Mississippi CC

Davianna Brent

5-5

Fr.

Greenwood, MS/ Greenwood HS

Macie Manasco

5-6

Fr.

Mathison, MS/ Europa, HS

Mallory Parker

5-6

So.

Mantachie, MS/ Itawamba Agricultural HS

Maggie Taylor

5-4

Jr.

Columbus, MS/ New Hope HS

Terraline Green

5-7

Sr.

Meridian, MS / NE Lauderdale HS / EMCC

Kelis Griffin

5-3

Fr.

Clarksdale, MS/ Clarksdale, HS

Sarah Kackley

5-7

Fr.

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2023-2024 Women’s Tennis Schedule

132

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Indoor Track & Field

133

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

2

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

M

F

M

Asst. Coaches

0

0

Head Coaches

0

Student-Ath.

TOTALS ----->

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

2

=

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

5

0

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

16

5

0

12

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

17

Athlete Participant Count Is 16 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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`

2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Jan 14

F

at Blazer Invitational

Birmingham, AL

cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 22

S

at Samford University Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 23

SU

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan. 29

SU

at Sewanee University

Sewanee, TN

ns

Feb 12

S

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Feb 18

F

at William Carey Qualifier

Hattiesburg, MS

7/7

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

135

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2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

136

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2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER

Name

Events

Ht

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Ddallen Bailey

Jumps

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christian Brothers College

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Quintiyus Causey

Sprints

5-10

Jr.

Cleveland, MS / William Penn Univ.

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Jr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Robert Holly

Distance

6-2

So.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Trey Jackson

Jumps

6-4

Fr.

Starkville, MS / NW Mississippi CC

Jaylon Jones

Sprints

5-11

Fr.

Eulaw, AL / Pickens County HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Jonathan Mathis

Distance

5-9

Jr.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

So.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jacob Vickers

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Shon Wright

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

137

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2023 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

Jan. 14

S

A

at UAB Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 15

S

A

At Emory College

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 21

SU

N

at Samford

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 22

S

A

KMS Invite

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 11

S

A

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

TBA

139

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Compliance Men’s Indoor Track & Field Forms

140

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Roster Name

Events

Ht

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Sr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Sr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Sr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

Jourden Whitfield

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2024 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule Date

Host

Meet Name

Time

Location

Jan. 13, 2024

UAB

Vulcan Invite

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Jan. 14, 2024

Emory College

Emory Crossplex Showdown 2024

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Jan. 20, 2024

Samford

Samford Open

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Feb. 10, 2024

Samford

Samford Bulldog Open 2024

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Feb. 24, 2024

SLIAC (Principia College)

2024 SLIAC Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship

TBA

Elsah, IL

March 9-10, 2024

NCAA Division III (Norfolk State University)

NCAA Division III Men's & Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship

TBA

Virgina Beach, VA

142

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Women’s Indoor Track & Field

143

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

1

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

1

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

12

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Jan 14

F

at Blazer Invitational

Birmingham, AL

cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 22

S

at Samford University Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 23

SU

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan. 29

SU

at Sewanee University

Sewanee, TN

nts

Feb 12

S

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Feb 18

F

at William Carey Qualifier

Hattiesburg, MS

6/6

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

145

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

146

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2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER

NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Selina Elbouktourani

T

5-5

Fr.

Cairo, Egypt / U. of Southern Mississippi

Marquitta Flowers

T

5-5

So.

Terry, MS / Terry HS

Jessica Hill

T

5-3

Jr.

Okolona, MS / Okolona HS

Erin Jones

J

5-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Amyah Kahey

S/T

5-7

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Alannah McCool

T

5-5

Fr.

Yazoo, MS / Yazoo HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

So.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

Fr.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Loren Winters

S

5-5

Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

147

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

5

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

TOTALS ----->

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2023 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

Jan. 14

S

A

at UAB Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 21

S

A

at Samford Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 22

SU

N

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 4

S

A

at Sewanee Tiger Invitational

Sewanee, TN

TBA

Feb. 10

F

A

at Samford Bulldog Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 11

S

A

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

TBA

149

Results

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Compliance Women’s Indoor Track & Field Forms

150

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Roster

NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

S

5’2

Sr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Erin Jones

J

5’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

Jr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

Jr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

151

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2024 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule

Date

Host

Meet Name

Time

Location

Jan. 13, 2024

UAB

Vulcan Invite

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Jan. 14, 2024

Emory College

Emory Crossplex Showdown 2024

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Jan. 20, 2024

Samford

Samford Open

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Feb. 10, 2024

Samford

Samford Bulldog Open 2024

TBA

Birmingham, AL

Feb. 24, 2024

SLIAC (Principia College)

2024 SLIAC Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship

TBA

Elsah, IL

March 9-10, 2024

NCAA Division III (Norfolk State University)

NCAA Division III Men's & Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship

TBA

Virgina Beach, VA

152

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Men’s Outdoor Track & Field

153

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

0

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

M

F

M

Asst. Coaches

0

0

Head Coaches

0

Student-Ath.

TOTALS ----->

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

5

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

12

5

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Mar 5

S

at Mississippi College Home Opener

Clinton, MS

nts

Mar 18-19

F-S

at University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

12/16

Mar 25-28

F -S

at Emory University Spring Break Classic Atlanta, GA

24/29

Apr 1-2

F-S

at U of Southern Mississippi Invit.

Hattiesburg, MS

nts

Apr 7-9

TH-S

at UAB Green & Gold Invitational

Birmingham, AL

17/17

Apr 16

S

at USL Strawberry Relays

Hammond, LA

nts

Apr 30

S

at USCAA Championships

Albany, NY

6/13

155

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

156

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

157

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER

Name

Event

Ht.

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Ddallen Bailey

Jumps

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christin Brothers College

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Jr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Hattisburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Robert Holly

Distance

6-2

So.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Jr.

Columbius, MS / Columbus HS

Jonathan Mathis

Distance

5-9

Jr.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

So.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jacob Vickers

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

158

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Men’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

0

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

M

F

M

Asst. Coaches

0

0

Head Coaches

0

Student-Ath.

TOTALS ----->

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2023 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Mar. 4

S

A

at Mississippi College Opener

Clinton, MS

All Day

Mar. 17-18

F-S

A

At University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

All Day

Mar 25

S

A

At Belhaven University Invitational

Jackson, MS

All Day

Apr. 1

S

A

at Southern Mississippi Invitational

Hattiesburg, MS

All Day

Apr. 8

S

A

at University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

All Day

Apr. 15

S

A

at Southeastern LA

Hammond, LA

All Day

Apr. 29

S

A

at USCAA Track & Field Invitational

TBA

All Day

160

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Compliance Outdoor Track & Field Form

161

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2023 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Roster NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Brandon Brown

D

5’10

Sr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

T

6’7

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

S/J

5’10

Sr.

Joshua Gonsavles

D

5’10

Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

S

6’0

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS / East Miss CC

Nathan Reed

J

6’4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jourden Whitfield

S

5’10

Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Sam Yarborough

T

6’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia, HS

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2024 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Schedule

Date

Host

Meet Name

Time

Location

Mar. 3, 2024

Mississippi College

MC Home Opener

TBA

Clinton, MS

Mar. 16-17, 2024

Univ. of Montevallo

2024 Falcon Classic & Multi Invite

TBA

Montevallo, AL

Mar. 24, 2024

Belhaven University

Belhaven University Invitational

TBA

Jackson, MS

Apr. 7, 2024

University of Mobile

University of Mobile Invitational

TBA

Mobile, AL

Apr. 14, 2024

Southeastern LA

Strawberry Relays

TBA

Hammond, LA

Apr. 29, 2024

SLIAC (Greenville University)

2024 SLIAC Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship

TBA

Greenville, IL

Coastal Carolina University

NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship

TBA

Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance Myrtle Beach, SC

May. 24-26, 2024

163

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

164

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

0

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

2

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

11

TOTALS ----->

0

2

1

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

12

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

165

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Mar 5

S

at Mississippi College Home Opener

Clinton, MS

nts

Mar 18-19

F-S

at University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

11/14

Mar 25-28

F -S

at Emory University Spring Break Classic Atlanta, GA

22/27

Apr 1-2

F-S

at U of Southern Mississippi Invit.

Hattiesburg, MS

nts

Apr 7-9

TH-S

at UAB Green & Gold Invitational

Birmingham, AL

20/21

Apr 16

S

at USL Strawberry Relays

Hammond, LA

nts

Apr 30

S

at USCAA Championships

Albany, NY

2/14

166

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

167

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

168

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2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER

NAME

Event Ht

Yr Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6 Fr. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Selina Elbouktourani

T

5-5 Fr. Cairo, Egypt / U of Southern Mississippi

Marquitta Flowers

T

5-5 So. Terry, MS / Terry HS

Jessica Hill

T

5-3 Jr. Okolona, MS / Okolona HS

Erin Jones

J

5-6 Fr. Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Amyah Kahey

S/T

5-7 Sr. Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5 So. Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4 So. Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6 Fr. Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5 Fr. Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Loren Winters

S

5-5 Fr. Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

169

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SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT: Women’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

0

Post:

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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2023 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Mar. 4

S

A

at Mississippi College Opener

Clinton, MS

All Day

Mar. 17-18

F-S

A

At University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

All Day

Mar 25

S

A

At Belhaven University Invitational

Jackson, MS

All Day

Apr. 1

S

A

at Southern Mississippi Invitational

Hattiesburg, MS

All Day

Apr. 8

S

A

at University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

All Day

Apr. 15

S

A

at Southeastern LA

Hammond, LA

All Day

Apr. 29

S

A

at USCAA Track & Field Invitational

TBA

All Day

171

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Compliance Outdoor Track & Field Forms

172

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2023 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Roster

NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

S

5’2

Sr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Erin Jones

J

5’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

Jr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

Jr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

173

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2024 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Schedule

Date

Host

Meet Name

Time

Location

Mar. 3, 2024

Mississippi College

MC Home Opener

TBA

Clinton, MS

Mar. 16-17, 2024

Univ. of Montevallo

2024 Falcon Classic & Multi Invite

TBA

Montevallo, AL

Mar. 24, 2024

Belhaven University

Belhaven University Invitational

TBA

Jackson, MS

Apr. 7, 2024

University of Mobile

University of Mobile Invitational

TBA

Mobile, AL

Apr. 14, 2024

Southeastern LA

Strawberry Relays

TBA

Hammond, LA

Apr. 29, 2024

SLIAC (Greenville University)

2024 SLIAC Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship

TBA

Greenville, IL

Coastal Carolina University

NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship

TBA

Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance Myrtle Beach, SC

May. 24-26, 2024

174

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Baseball

175

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Baseball

YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

33

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

33

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

26

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

28

TOTALS ----->

28

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

30

Athlete Participant Count Is 28 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT BASEBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Scott Mularz Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2021 Phone: 662-329-6575 Email: dsmularz@muw.edu

176

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 BASEBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: Home:

14-19 (.424) 6-1 Away:

4-8

Neutral: 4-10

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 22 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 1 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 23 Mar 26 Mar 26 Mar 29 Mar 29 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 2 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 9 Apr 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 20 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 23

F S SU F S SU T F S SU T F S S TH S SU T S S T T F S S S S F F T S S T W W F S S

vs. Rhodes College vs. Centenary College (Louisiana) vs. Berry College (Ga.) vs. Virginia Wesleyan University vs. Mount St. Joseph University at Huntingdon College at Birmingham-Southern College vs. Eureka College vs. Blackburn College at Millsaps College vs. Oglethorpe University Greenville University Greenville University Greenville University at Millsaps College at Huntingdon College at Huntingdon College at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Southeastern Baptist College Southeastern Baptist College at Stillman College at Stillman College vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Tougaloo College (Miss.) vs. Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Belhaven University (Miss.) at Belhaven University (Miss.) Millsaps College at Southeastern Baptist College at Southeastern Baptist College Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Tougaloo College (Miss.) Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Asbury University at Asbury University vs WV Tech

Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Birmingham, AL Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Hoover, AL Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Jackson, MS Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Blue Mountain, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa, AL Millington, TN Millington, TN Millington, TN Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Columbus, MS Laurel, MS Laurel, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Wilmore, KY Wilmore, KY Wilmore, KY

l. 1-15 l. 4-15 l. 4-5 (11 inn) l. 10-15 l. 1-10 l. 5-20 cancelled w. 7-3 w. 4-3 w. 11-8 l. 2-3 w. 8-5 w. 5-3 l. 7-17 l. 2-4 l. 2-11 l. 6-9 l. 10-11 w. 6-4 w. 5-4 cancelled cancelled l. 3-4 l. 2-12 w. 10-9 l. 3-7 w. 3-2 l. 3-7 l. 8-10 cancelled l. 4-5 w. 12-7 cancelled w. 7-6 w. 13-1 l. 5-15 w. 7-3 w. 9-3

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2022 BASEBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

1

Austin Telano

IF

5-8

Jr.

Lafayette, LA / Choctaw County HS / Holmes CC

2

Baker Watson

SS/2B

5-9

So. Cedarbluff, MS / West Point HS

3

Zay Coleman

IF/RHP

5-10 Fr.

Louisville, MS / Choctaw County HS

4

Tanner Evans

IF

5-10 Jr.

Orem, UT / Timpanogos HS / Utah State/East MS CC

5

Blaize Gann

UTL

5-11 Jr.

Houston, MS / Houston HS

6

Landon Clark

IF/RHP

6-0

Fr.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

7

Ryan Smith

IF/RHP

6-1

Jr.

Toomsuba, MS / SE Lauderdale HS / East MS CC

8

Loren Cox

OF/RHP 6-3

Fr.

Caladonia, MS / Caladonia HS

9

Payton Springfield

P/OF

6-2

So. Columbus, MS / Itawamba CC

10 Bret Linton

C

5-10 Sr.

Jasper AL / Fayette County HS / Fayette HS

11 Kirby Ross

RHP/1B

6-4

Tupelo, MS / So. Pontotoc HS / Coahoma CC

12 CJ Wise

2B/SS

5-10 Jr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

13 Blake Estabrook

UTL

5-10 Sr.

Terry, MS / Hillcrest Christian HS / Copiah-Lincoln CC

15 Xavier Harrison

OF

5-7

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / MS Gulf Coast CC/East MS CC

16 Joel Estabrook

RP/OF

5-10 Sr.

Truckee, CA / Truckee HS / Yuba CC

17 Aulden Easterling

RHP/1B

6-0

Fr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

18 Brandon Fenimore LHP/OF

6-0

Fr.

Northport, AL / Northside HS

19 Chase LeBlanc

UTL

5-9

Fr.

LeBlanc, LA / Reeves HS

20 Hunter Yeatman

IF

5-9

Fr.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

Jr.

Jr.

178

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 21 Tyler Temple

RHP/OF 6-3

Jr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

23 Cole Adams

UTL

5-10 Fr.

Hammond, LA / Oak Forest Academy

24 Mark Hunter

3B

5-11 Jr.

Arvada, CO / West HS / Blue Mountain College

27 Mark Young

C/3B

6-0

So. Lake Charles, LA / Grandlake HS

30 Thomas Tucker

OF

5-9

So. Starkville, MS / Caledonia HS

32 Avery Anderson

RHP

6-0

So. Hoover, AL / Hoover HS

40 Avery Benson

C/IF

5-8

Jr.

Hatley, MS / Hatley HS / Freed-Hardeman College

44 Ethan Carrouth

1B

6-0

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

45 Dane Bevell

1B/3B

6-2

Sr.

Grenada, MS / / Holmes CC

179

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPORT:

Baseball

YEAR:

2023 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

0

ADMIN. TITLE

0

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

Actual:

0

+

0

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

29

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

32

TOTALS ----->

30

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

33

Athlete Participant Count Is 32 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT BASEBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Scott Mularz Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2021 Phone: 662-329-6575 Email: dsmularz@muw.edu

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2023 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Feb. 10

F

A

^at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-15

Feb. 11

S

A

^Emory University

Montgomery, AL

Canceled

Feb. 13

M

A

At Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L, 1-10

Feb. 17

F

H

vs Greenville University

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb. 18

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

W, 8-1

Feb. 18

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

W, 2-1

Feb. 22

T

A

at Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL

Canceled

Feb. 24

F

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 4-14

Feb. 24

F

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Canceled

Feb. 25

S

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Canceled

Mar. 4

S

A

at University of Dallas (DH)

Dallas, TX

L, 3-16

Mar. 4

S

A

at University of Dallas (DH)

Dallas, TX

L, 3-4

Mar. 5

SU

A

at University of Dallas

Dallas, TX

L, 1-13

Mar.10

F

A

^ Edgewood College

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-7

Mar.11

S

A

^ Castleton College

Montgomery, AL

L, 4-5

Mar.12

SU

A

^ Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L, 10-12

Mar. 17

F

N

at Asbury College

Wilmore, KY

L, 4-19

Mar. 18

S

N

at Asbury College (DH)

Wilmore, KY

L, 3-10

Mar. 18

S

N

at Asbury College (DH)

Wilmore, KY

L, 7-13

Mar. 21

T

A

At Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L, 6-9

181

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Mar. 25

S

A

Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L, 2-15

Mar. 26

SU

A

Fontbonne University (DH)

St. Louis, MO

L, 3-5

Mar. 26

SU

A

Fontbonne University (DH)

St. Louis, MO

L, 7-12

Apr. 7

F

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-3

Apr. 7

F

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-10

Apr. 8

S

A

At Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

canceled

Apr. 11

T

H

vs Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W, 6-1

Apr. 15

S

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 15

S

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 16

SU

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 18

T

A

at Southeastern Baptist

Laurel, MS

TBA

Apr. 21

F

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Apr. 21

F

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Apr. 22

S

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

^ Huntingdon College Tournament

182

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2023 BASEBALL ROSTER #

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

1

Austin Telano

IF

5-8

Sr.

Lafayette, LA / Choctaw County HS / Holmes CC

2

Baker Watson

SS/2B

5-9

Jr.

Cedarbluff, MS / West Point HS

3

Tyler Estabrook

IF/RHP

5-10

So.

Truckee, CA/ Coastal AL South

4

Tanner Evans

IF

5-10

Sr.

Orem, UT / Timpanogos HS / Utah State/East MS CC

5

Johnny Setchfield

OF

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS/ East Miss CC

6

Landon Clark

IF/RHP

So.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

7

Campbell McCluney

P/INF

Fr.

Chelsea, AL/ Chelsea HS

8

Loren Cox

OF/RHP

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Fr.

Hernando, MS/ Marshall Academy

6-0

6-3

10 Colton Neal

INF

11 Kirby Ross

RHP/1B

6-4

Sr.

Tupelo, MS / So. Pontotoc HS / Coahoma CC

12 CJ Wise

2B/SS

5-10

Sr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

13 Mason Wise

OF

So.

Vernon, AL/ Lamar County HS

15 Xavier Harrison

OF

Sr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / MS Gulf Coast CC/East MS CC

16 Griffin Fuller

OF

Fr.

Birmingham, AL/ Homewood HS

18 Brandon Fenimore

LHP/OF

6-0

So.

Northport, AL / Northside HS

19 Chase LeBlanc

UTL

5-9

So.

LeBlanc, LA / Reeves HS

20 Hunter Yeatman

IF

5-9

So.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

21 Tyler Temple

RHP/OF

6-3

Sr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

22 Ryan Bumgarner

OF

Fr.

Demopolis, AL/ Demopolis HS

5-7

183

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 23 Jake Williams

INF

Fr.

Meridian, MS/ Clarksdale HS

24 Connor Reilly

P/C

Fr.

Moundville, AL/ Hale County HS

26 Cole Evans

P/C

So.

Waynesboro, MS/ Coastal AL. East

27 Chandler Anderson

C

Fr.

Jackson, MS/ Jackson Academy

28 Matthew Windham

OF

Fr.

Calera, AL/ Calera HS

29 Josh Mackey

OF/P

Fr.

Huntsville, AL/ Huntsville HS

33 Payton Nanney

P

Fr.

Smithville, MS/ Smithville HS

35 Robby Canten

P

Fr.

Corinth, MS/ Alcorn Central HS

36 Matt Swartz

P

Fr.

Moundville AL/ Hale County HS

37 Joseph Gantt

OF/P

Fr.

Demopolis, AL/ Demopolis HS

40 Avery Benson

C/IF

5-8

Sr.

Hatley, MS / Hatley HS / Freed-Hardeman College

42 Ethan Leblanc

P

5-9

Jr.

Leblanc, LA/ Crowley’s Ridge

44 Ethan Carrouth

1B

6-0

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

184

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2024 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Feb. 16

F

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 17

S

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 18

SU

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 23

F

A

at Asbury University

Millington, TN

TBA

Feb. 24

S

A

at Asbury University (DH)

Millington, TN

TBA

Mar. 1

F

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 2

S

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 3

SU

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 8

F

A

At Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, TN

TBA

Mar. 9

S

A

At Covenant College (DH)

Lookout Mountain, TN

TBA

Mar. 15

F

A

At Asbury University (DH)

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Mar. 14

S

A

At Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Mar. 22

F

H

Vs Lyon College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 23

S

H

Vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 26

T

A

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

TBA

Mar. 29

F

H

vs Blackburn College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 30

S

H

Vs Blackburn College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 5

F

H

vs Eureka College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 6

S

H

Vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 9

T

A

at Spalding University

Louisville, KY

TBA

Apr. 12

F

H

Vs Greenville University

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 13

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

185

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Apr. 19

F

A

At Principia College

Elsah, IL

TBA

Apr. 20

S

A

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

TBA

Apr. 26

F

A

At Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

Apr. 27

S

A

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

May 3

F

A

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

TBA

May 4

S

H

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

TBA

186

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Softball

187

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Softball

YEAR:

2022 Regular:

Countable Contests:

Post:

32

5

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Exempt:

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Actual:

+

0

=

37

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Non-Res. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

23

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

24

TOTALS ----->

1

25

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

27

Athlete Participant Count Is 24 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Buddy Foster Gender: Male Race: White Started: June 2020 Phone: 662-329-6573 Email: cefoster@muw.edu

188

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2022 SOFTBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

17-20 (.459)

Home:

7-7

Away:

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Feb 5

S

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

cancelled

Feb 5

S

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

cancelled

Feb 11

F

^Covenant College (Ga.)

Columbus, MS

w. 5-3

Feb 11

F

^Sewanee

Columbus, MS

w. 3-1

Feb 12

S

^Covenant College (Ga.)

Columbus, MS

l. 3-6

Feb 12

S

^Sewanee

Columbus, MS

w. 9-1

Feb 15

T

at Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS

w. 9-1

Feb 15

T

at Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS

w. 8-1

Feb 26

S

+Washington University in St. Louis

Columbus, MS

l. 3-6

Feb 26

S

+Agnes Scott College

Columbus, MS

l. 8-10

Feb 27

SU

+Washington University in St. Louis

Columbus, MS

l. 2-10

Feb 27

SU

+Agnes Scott College

Columbus, MS

w. 4-1

Mar 1

T

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

l. 0-15

Mar 1

T

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

l. 0-4

Mar 5

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

l. 0-8

Mar 5

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

l. 0-8

Mar 6

SU

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

l. 8-9

Mar 6

SU

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

w. 3-2

Mar 13

SU

vs. University of the Ozarks

Conway, AR

w. 10-7

Mar 13

SU

at Hendrix College

Conway, AR

w. 8-5

Mar 19

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

l. 0-3

Mar 19

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

l. 3-4

Mar 25

F

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

w. 9-2

Mar 25

F

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

w. 9-1

Mar 29

T

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

w. 6-5

Mar 29

T

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

l. 1-2

6-11

Neutral: 4-2

`

189

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Apr 9

S

at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

l. 5-6

Apr 9

S

at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

l. 10-11

Apr 10

SU

at Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

w. 5-2

Apr 10

SU

at Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

l. 7-10

Apr 12

T

Lane College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Apr 12

T

Lane College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Apr 26

T

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

l. 3-6

Apr 26

T

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

l. 1-4

Apr 30

S

Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge, AR

l. 1-2

Apr 30

S

Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge, AR

w. 8-1

May 17

T

#vs. PSU-Brandywine

DuBois, PA

w. 4-12

May 17

T

#vs. D’Youville College

DuBois, PA

l. 2-6

May 18

W

#vs. Carlow University

DuBois, PA

w. 8-7

May 18

W

#vs. PSU-Brandywine

DuBois, PA

w. 7-6

May 18

W

#vs. D’Youville College

DuBois, PA

l. 4-12

^ MUW Inv.

+ Owls Inv. #USCAA championships

190

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2022 SOFTBALL ROSTER

#

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

0

Rylie Grisham

2

Lauren Duckworth

OF

5-5 Sr.

Reform, AL / Pickens Academy

3

Jasmine Shaw

OF

5-6 Jr.

Greenville, MS / O'Bannon HS

4

Jade Rushing

RHP

5-2 Fr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Forrest County Agricultural HS

6

Kaylee Quimby

UT

5-3 Fr.

Gordo, AL / Gordo HS

7

Laikyn Wright

C

5-5 Fr.

Fayette, AL / Fayette HS

9

Amelia Stalter

P

5-9 Sr.

Atlantic Beach, FL / Oakleaf HS

10 Anna Sandlin

RHP/IF

5-9 Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

11 Macy Nordquist

OF

5-2 Jr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

13 Maddy Suggs

UT

5-2 So.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

14 Madison Crosby

OF

5-7 Sr.

Oxford, MS / Oxford HS / NW Mississippi CC

15 Riley Phillips

IF

5-4 Jr.

Gardendale, AL / Gardendale HS / Bevill State College

17 Megan Cummins

OF

5-6 5th Madison, MS / Germantown HS / East MS CC

18 Miranda Nash

UT

5-2 Sr.

Iuka, MS / Tishomingo County HS

19 Jessica Deming

IF

5-5 Sr.

Olive Branch, MS / Marshall Academy / Hinds CC

21 Makalyn Cowley

3B

5-5 Fr.

Decatur, AL / Decatur HS

23 Kaitlyn Parrish

P

5-7 5th Reece City, AL / Etowah HS / Meridian CC

24 Katelyn Hicks

IF

5-6 Fr.

Oak Grove, MO / Oak Grove HS

25 Jaelynn Palmer

C/IF

5-3 Sr.

Vancleave, MS / Vancleave HS / Meridian CC

RHP/1B 5-7 Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Athens, AL / East Limestone HS

191

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 26 Carley Wooten

IF

5-7 Fr.

West Point, MS / Oak Hill Academy

28 Katie Beth Williams

OF

5-4 5th Smithville, MS / Smithville HS / MS Gulf Coast CC

33 Emily Coats

C/OF

5-6 Fr.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

34 Maddyx Kirkland

IF

5-4 Fr.

Kearney, MO / Kearney HS

55 Ashton Farnell

C

5-8 So.

Mobile, AL / Murphy HS

192

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Softball

YEAR:

2023

Regular:

Countable Contests:

30

Post:

Exempt:

8

+

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

+

Actual:

=

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

NonRes. Alien

Tot.

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Tot.

Asst. Coaches

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

21

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

21

TOTALS ----->

1

23

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

24

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Buddy Foster Gender: Male Race: White Started: June 2020 Phone: 662-329-6573 Email: cefoster@muw.edu

193

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2023 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Date Day Feb 10 F

Opponent *Covenant College

Site Columbus, MS

Time/ Results L, 3-4

Feb 10

F

*Sewanee

Columbus, MS

W, 6-1

Feb 11

S

*Covenant College

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb 11

S

*Sewanee

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb 18

F

+Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L, 3-5

Feb 18

F

+Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L, 1-4

Feb 19

S

+Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

W, 8-0

Feb 25

F

*Westminster College

Columbus, MS

W, 5-0

Feb 25

F

*Westminster College

Columbus, MS

W, 12-1

Feb 26

S

*Westminster College

Columbus, MS

W, 11-3

Mar 7

T

Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W, 7-2

Mar 7

T

Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W, 6-4

Mar 13

M

^vs Plattsburgh State

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

W, 4-2

Mar 13

M

^vs Wilson College

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

W, 7-4

Mar 14

T

^vs McDaniel College

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

L, 7-15

Mar 14

T

^vs Lycoming College

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

W, 7-5

Mar 16

TH

^vs SUNY Courtland

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

L, 7-11

Mar 16

TH

^vs Skidmore College

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

W, 15-5

Mar 17

F

^vs Ithaca College

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

L, 2-4

Mar 17

F

^vs Franciscan University

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

W, 8-0

Mar 24

F

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Canceled

Mar 24

F

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Canceled

Mar 25

S

at Spalding University

Louisville, KY

W, 13-7

Mar 25

S

at Spalding University

Louisville, KY

W, 8-7

Mar 26

SU

at Transylvania College

Lexington, KY

L, 0-13

Mar 26

SU

at Transylvania College

Lexington, KY

L, 1-9

Mar 29

W

at Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL

L, 3-7

Mar 29

W

at Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL

L, 2-10

194

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Apr 4

T

Stillman College

Columbus, MS

L, 4-11

Apr 4

T

Stillman College

Columbus, MS

L, 2-4

Apr 12

W

University of Tennessee Southern

Columbus, MS

L, 4-7

Apr 12

W

University of Tennessee Southern

Columbus, MS

L, 5-7

Apr 14

F

Maryville College

Columbus, MS

12/2 p.m.

Apr 14

F

Maryville College

Columbus, MS

12/2 p.m.

Apr 16

S

at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

12 p.m.

Apr 16

S

at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

12 p.m.

Apr 17

SU

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

3 p.m.

Apr 17

SU

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

3 p.m.

Apr 25

T

Lane College

Columbus, MS

2 p.m.

Apr 25

T

Lane College

Columbus, MS

2 p.m.

Apr 28

F

at Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge, AR

3 p.m.

Apr 29

S

at Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge, AR

11/1 p.m.

Apr 29

S

at Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge, AR

11/1 p.m.

*MUW Invitational (Usher Field – Columbus, MS)

^Spring Break games

+Friendly City Invitational (Usher Field – Columbus, MS)

195

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Softball Roster #

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

0

Rylie Grisham

RHP/1B

5-7

So.

Athens, AL / East Limestone HS

2

Kaitlyn Bearley

OF

5-4

Fr.

Columbia, IL / Columbia, HS

3

Bailey McClellan

RHP

5-7

Jr.

Madison, MS / Meridian CC

4

Jade Rushing

RHP

5-2

So.

Hattiesburg, MS / Forrest County Agricultural HS

7

Laikyn Wright

C

5-5

So.

Fayette, AL / Fayette HS

8

Avery Byerley

RHP

5-3

Jr.

D’Iberville, MS / Meridian CC

10

Anna Sandlin

RHP/IF

5-9

So.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

11

Macy Nordquist

OF

5-2

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

13

Maddy Suggs

UT

5-2

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

14

Madison Crosby

OF

5-7

Gr.

Oxford, MS / Oxford HS / NW Mississippi CC

15

Riley Phillips

IF

5-4

Sr.

Gardendale, AL / Gardendale HS / Bevill State College

17

Maiya Joe

IF

5-6

Jr.

Philadelphia, MS / Meridian CC

19

Jessica Deming

IF

5-5

Gr.

Olive Branch, MS / Marshall Academy / Hinds CC

21

Makalyn Cowley

3B

5-5

So.

Decatur, AL / Decatur HS

24

Abby Schlude

IF

5-2

Fr.

Columbia, MO / Battle H.S.

25

Jaelynn Palmer

C/IF

5-3

Gr.

Vancleave, MS / Vancleave HS / Meridian CC

26

Lilly Harrison

OF

5-7

Fr.

Columbia, MO / Battle H.S.

27

Alysa Newman

OF/3B

5-5

Jr.

Bessemer, AL / Central Alabama CC / Lurleen B Wallace CC

28

Faith Ball

IF

5-7

Fr.

Temple, GA / South Paudling HS

33

Emilee Slade

C

5-8

Jr.

Hatley, MS / Meridian CC

55

Ashton Farnell

C

5-8

So.

Mobile, AL / Murphy HS

196

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Mar. 29

F

H

vs Principia College

TBA

Mar. 30

S

H

vs Westminster College

TBA

Apr. 6

S

A

at Greenville University

TBA

Apr. 7

SU

A

at Fontbonne

TBA

Apr. 20

S

H

vs Spalding University

TBA

Apr. 21

SU

H

vs Webster University

TBA

Apr. 27

S

A

at Eureka College

Apr. 28

SU

A

at Blackburn College

May. 4

S

A

at Lyon College

TBA

197

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MENTORING RELATIONSHIP IV.

We confirm that we have actively engaged in our mentoring relationship with our appointed Membership Committee member.

⌧ YES Below are the dates and type of meeting which took place with our Mentor during the course of 2022-23 as a part of our Year 3 process:

APPENDIX C – Mentoring Relationship • Examples of Agenda Items discussed

198

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIPS V.

Institutional sport sponsorship a. If your institution has an enrollment of 1,000 students or fewer, does your institution sponsor five sports for men and five sports for women with at least three teams in each gender, per Bylaw 20.11.3.1? (n/a) b. If your institution has an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, does your institution sponsor six sports for men and six sports for women with at least three teams in each gender, per Bylaw 20.11.3.2? c. Does your institution sponsor at least one sport in each gender in every sports season, per Bylaw 20.11.3?

⌧ YES

The Mississippi University for Women, with an enrollment of around 2,800, would fall under question “B” above. As per Bylaw 20.11.3.2, The W currently sponsors a total of 17 sports: • • •

8 for men 9 for women At least three teams provided in each gender

As per question “C”, The W Athletics does provide at least one sport in each gender per sports season. The breakdown is as follows: FALL: Men- Cross Country, Soccer; Women- Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball. WINTER: Men- Basketball, Indoor Track & Field; Women- Basketball, Indoor Track & Field. SPRING: Men- Outdoor Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Baseball; Women- Outdoor Track & Field, Tennis, Golf, Softball.

199

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) VI.

Does your institution have a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in place per NCAA Constitution 6.1.4?

⌧ YES

Halee Hensley, SAAC ADVISOR and Head Volleyball Coach

Hensley, a native of Mayflower, Arkansas, spent the previous two seasons (201920) as head coach at Hannibal-LaGrange University, an NAIA school in Hannibal, Missouri. She also worked as an assistant in the athletic department and served as the director of the Mabee Sports Complex, the school’s all-purpose indoor sports facility. Hensley served as a volunteer assistant coach at Hendrix College, an NCAA Division III school in Conway, Arkansas, in 2018. She was involved with practice plans, travel arrangements, itineraries, individual workouts, recruiting and scouting. Hensley helped the program go from a 13-17 record in 2017 to a 20-8 mark (10-4 in the Southern Athletic Association) in 2018. Hensley also served as a student assistant coach at Central Baptist College, an NAIA school in Conway, Arkansas, in 2017, while she completed her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science. Hensley was a defensive specialist and outside hitter during her playing career at CBC (2012-16). During that time, Hensley also coached 14- to 18-year-olds in the HollenBall Juniors volleyball program. In 2014, she also coached at what is now known as Arkansas Preparatory High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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DEDRICK BURNETT, SAAC Co-Advisor / Head Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach

Burnett joined The W staff during the 2019-20 season as the assistant coach for cross country and track and field. He took over the head coach duties on an interim basis in 2020-21 and, in 2021-22 had the interim tag removed as the head coach of all six teams for the Owls. Burnett serves as The W’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor, immediately organizing and getting the organization involved in campus and community events. Among those activities is the campus Oktoberfest fundraiser, as well as a Thanksgiving food drive which benefited both the United Way and campus food pantries. Prior coming to The W, Burnett spent seven years in Jackson, Miss. as the equipment manager and graduate assistant coach at Jackson State University and a volunteer coach with the Mississippi Track stars summer track club for youth athletes ages 6-18. Volunteering with young athletes has been a desire of Burnett since he graduated from high school. Burnett has had the opportunity to coach several young athletes who qualified to compete at the USATF Junior Olympics Championships with some securing national medals and All-American honors. As a student-athlete at Jackson State, Burnett competed in the decathlon, 800-meter run, 400 hurdles, long jump, pole vault, and threw the javelin. His coaches best describe him as a “Swiss Army Knife” because he was able to compete in so many events. He was a three-time all-conference performer for his performance during the indoor seasons and four-time all-conference performer for outdoor competitions. Burnett is a native of Mobile, Ala., where he attended John L. LeFlore High School and graduating with an Advanced Honor Diploma in 2006. He later attended JSU and graduated with his B.S. in health, physical education, and recreation administration in 2012. MISSISSIPPI

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THE W SAAC OVERVIEW Mission: •

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To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes. Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics. Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student-athletes in their college experience. o Encourage student-athletes to enrich the experience of being a student-athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development. o Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. ▪ Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration and the Athletic Director. ▪ Encourage the student-athletes to increase public relations and work with the campus in their endeavors to increase community support. ▪ Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

THE W SAAC BYLAWS Article I: •

This organization shall be known as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Article II: •

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All committee members must be NCAA, conference, and institutionally eligible both academically and athletically and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, board members must be a participating member of their respective sport. All Advisory Committee members will be elected by their team, one upperclassman and one lowerclassman from each team, there will be no more than two (2) representatives, exclusive of officers of the board, for each team serving each academic year

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The officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. These elected officials will be known as the executive board. A majority vote by the upperclassman Advisory Committee members will be used as the selection process for officers. o Election of the president will be held at the last Advisory Committee meeting of the academic year, the other officers will be elected at the first meeting of the Fall Semester.

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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility. President: Shall preside over all advisory board meetings. Vice President: Shall act in the absence of the President and shall Chair the Constitution and By-laws committees. o Secretary: Shall be responsible for taking active minutes at each meeting and responsible for organizing committees. o Treasurer: Shall be responsible for working with the Athletic Director to establish an annual budget and expenditure of funds. Also responsible for receipt/deposit of all fund-raising money.

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Meetings will be scheduled for once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting. o Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse, and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Practice is not a valid excuse for absence. o The president may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot if the secretary is not present at a meeting.

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Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will vote on the By-laws of the Constitution. Ratification will be a majority vote of the board members present.

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A quorum shall occur if half of the advisory board members are present at the meeting. o Regularly scheduled Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings will be "open" meetings, unless otherwise stated with appropriate notice and reason. o The executive board (the elected officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) has the power to rule on behalf of the advisory board when necessary. o The meetings of the executive board will be "closed" meetings. The executive board may open the meeting by invitation.

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Any and all fund-raising activities will follow athletic fund-raising procedures and must be granted written approval by the athletic director. No expenses shall be made without approval of the advisory board's advisor, the treasurer, and the athletic director.

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All amendments must be passed by two-thirds vote of the Advisory Committee. The athletic director, or his designee, will be the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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THE W SAAC OFFICERS AND MEMBERSHIP

Madison Crosby Softball

Diamond Rayford Women’s Basketball

Maddy Suggs Softball

Kendry Crabtree Women’s Soccer

President

Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

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SPORT REPRESENTED

Chase Leblanc

Baseball

Chandler Anderson

Baseball

Thomas Wright

Men Basketball

Milos Zerajanin

Men Basketball

MG Chamberlain

Women Basketball

Diamond Rayford

Women Basketball

Brandon Jordan

Men's Golf

Mark Furnari

Men's Golf

Katie Gray

Women Golf

Ta'Dashia Flowers

Women Golf

Alfredo Marin

Men's Soccer

Hagan Roberts

Men's Soccer

Kendry Crabtree

Women Soccer

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Softball

Madison Crosby

Softball

Samuel Yarborough

Men's Tennis

Allen Lewis

Men's Tennis

Sarah Kackley

Women Tennis

Karina Garcia

Women Tennis

Sasha Burdine

Volleyball

Olivia Eubanks

Volleyball

Joshua Gonsalves

Men XC/Track

Jourden Whitfield

Men XC/Track

Aziyah Mcghee

Women XC/Track

Kalee Sanders

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Annually, The W Athletics is actively involved in a comprehensive slate of servant leadership events, which are focused on both our campus and community. In the Fall of 2021 through the Winter of 2022, the Owls’ intercollegiate athletics program has racked up better than 1,400 hours of volunteerism from its student-athletes and staff. Not only does this fit the model NCAA Division III institution, but it is also a core value of the Mississippi University for Women…and has been so for many, many years. Compassion for others is, you will find, a “strong suit” of The W, as a whole.

Just some of the ways in which Owls Athletics has given back this year alone are listed below: SAAC Thanksgiving Food Drive – The W’s SAAC organization spearheaded a canned/dry goods food drive prior to Thanksgiving to benefit both the United Way, as well as the campus’ own food pantry for students in need. City of Columbus Market Street Festival - An annual civic gathering to promote the downtown area, as well as the city’s Farmer’s Market. Oktoberfest – This is a campus fundraising event for organizations at The W. All of our athletic teams volunteered to help staff booths and activities. SAAC carried out a full slate of activities for the annual NCAA Division III Week on April 10-16, 2023. Among the events were; volunteering at loaves and fishes; a fundraiser to take up donations for the Amory/Rolling Fork tornado; a meet-and-greet event for the campus with athletics staff and coaches to kick off the week; a “Thankful Thursday” where our studentathletes deliver a “thank you” card to a person of their own choosing on campus who has meant a lot to them; A fundraiser at the Soccer Tournament to continue to support those effected by the tornado, followed by a “Why D3” video including many different athletes explaining why they chose to come to D3; and finally to round things off a Sunday Funday Student Athlete Kick Ball Game and Music including food, music, and fun!

APPENDIX D – Student-Athlete Advisory Committee • Sample meeting agenda • D3 Week flyer & information

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FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE (FAR) I.

Has your institution designated an individual as the faculty athletics representative per Constitution 6.1.3?

⌧ YES

DR. CHAD MURPHY, Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Murphy joined the MUW faculty in 2012. Dr. Murphy is a native Mississippian, having completed his undergraduate at the University of Mississippi, his master’s in Health Education at the Mississippi University for Women, and his Ph.D. in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion at Mississippi State University. Dr. Murphy is a Certified Health Education Specialist. His research interests include tobacco and e-cigarette use, and energy drink consumption among college students. Dr. Murphy’s recent grant activity includes “faith based” colorectal cancer prevention methods and tobacco related policy change. My role as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) allows me to serve as a liaison between the athletic department and the academic community at the Mississippi University for Women (The W). I view this role as one that is essential to ensuring that student-athletes are meeting the academic standards established by the university. Additionally, I believe the FAR plays a vital role in assisting the athletic department in maintaining operations that are in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). My primary responsibility as the FAR at The W is to oversee the academic progress of student-athletes. Over the previous year I have had multiple opportunities to work closely with academic advisors (through my role as a Faculty Advising Fellow), academic success navigators, the student success center, and our athletics compliance director to ensure that student-athletes are maintaining their eligibility to participate in athletic competitions. This includes monitoring their grades and class attendance, as well as ensuring that they are making progress towards their academic goals. Another critical role of the FAR is to serve as a compliance officer for the athletic department. In this role I am able to work with the athletic department to ensure that we are adhering to NCAA regulations and guidelines, as well as the policies and procedures of the college or university. My participation in the 2022 FAR Fellows Institute provided a wealth of knowledge in this area through leadership and effectiveness trailing. In addition to the training, the 2022 Fellows Institute participants were given the opportunity to attend the 2022 Faculty Athletic 208

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Representative Association (FARA) Annual Meeting. Additionally, I will also be one of the three representatives from The W to attend the 2023 NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. I view this as an opportunity to enhance my own knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations, which will allow me to work more closely with the athletic director and other administrators to ensure that the department is in compliance. In addition to academic oversight and compliance, my role as FAR is to serve as a representative of the academic community to the athletic department. In order to ensure that the values and goals of the academic community are reflected in the athletic program, our Intercollegiate Athletics Board meets at least once each semester to provide updates and give board members an opportunity to make recommendations. Additionally, I also attend monthly meetings with the athletic department and have monthly meetings with the athletic director. Through these meetings, I can engage in open dialogue with coaches and other members of the athletic department specific to the needs of the student athletes. My role as FAR also includes serving as a resource for student-athletes who may need assistance with academic or personal issues. One of the primary areas of emphasis in this role has been on the mental health wellbeing of our student athletes. Over the previous year I have had the opportunity to attend educational and informative sessions at both the FARA Annual Meeting and the NCAA Annual Meeting that specifically addressed student athlete mental health. In addition to attending sessions, Athletic Director Claybrook and I have actively discussed including members of our counseling center in student athlete learning sessions. We are also discussing opportunities to provide more mental health education for members of the athletic department, such as Mental Health First Aid. This includes promoting academic excellence, ethical conduct, and social responsibility among student-athletes. In terms of student athlete interaction, I meet with our Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) each month to provide them the opportunity to promote open dialogue directly with the committee. What’s more, I maintain an open-door policy with student athletes and members of the athletic department, as I believe that this works to promote academic excellence, ethical conduct, and social responsibility. Reflecting on the previous year, I can attest that my role as FAR has been multifaceted. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the academic community and the athletic department, ensuring that student-athletes are meeting academic standards, and the department is operating in compliance with NCAA regulations and guidelines. My time meeting with student athletes has been professionally enriching, providing me the opportunity to give guidance, support, and help them navigate the challenges of balancing academic and athletic commitments. I am looking forward to continuing my work of promoting a positive image of The W’s Athletic Program and fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and other stakeholders.

APPENDIX E – Faculty Athletics Representative • New FAR Orientation

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SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR VII.

Has your institution designated an individual as the senior woman administrator as defined in Constitution 4.02.4.1?

⌧ YES

JENNIFER L. CLAYBROOK, Senior Woman Administrator / Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

Jennifer Claybrook arrived at The W in July of 2021 as the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, as well as serving as the Senior Woman Administrator for Owls Athletics. She came to MUW after decades of experience in collegiate athletics in a similar capacity at LaGrange College. Throughout her career, she held multiple positions within the college's athletic department including athletic director, senior woman administrator, vice president for athletics, head softball coach and assistant for sports information. She served as athletic director at LaGrange College from 2011 until May 2021. She was head softball coach for 19 seasons with an overall record of 383-348 including a USA South championship in 2015 and Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Panthers won 10 USA South championships, a GSAC title and made 14 NCAA tournaments under Claybrook's guidance as athletic director. While at LaGrange College, she oversaw 50 staff members, 384 student-athletes and 18 NCAA Division III sports. Under Claybrook's leadership, 31 student athletes were named All-Americans and more than 1,000 students were selected for All-Academic honors.

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Claybrook graduated magna cum laude from LaGrange College in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in middle grades education. She also earned a master's degree in middle grades education from LaGrange in 2001.

APPENDIX F – Senior Woman Administrator • Development Seminar documentation • Sample opportunities to impact & develop • SWA/AD Powerpoint presentation

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ATHLETICS HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR VIII.

Has your institution designated an individual as the athletics health care administrator as defined in Constitution 3.2.4.23?

⌧ YES JASON MILLER, Athletics Healthcare Administrator / Head Athletic Trainer

Jason Miller has been a part of The W Athletics since the Spring of 2018. In addition to serving as the University’s Athletics Healthcare Administrator, Miller oversees the Owls Athletic Training Room operation and staff. Miller, currently, provides coverage of Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, and Baseball, with joint coverage of the rest of The W’s 17intercollegiate sports. Along with serving as the Athletic Healthcare Administrator for Covid-19 protocols and testing, he is the Drug Testing Administrator and Insurance Administrator. Miller has been an athletic trainer since 2004 and has worked in multiple settings, from secondary schools to college. Since 2011, he has been employed with Elite Physical Therapy first as a secondary school outreach athletic trainer and now through The W.

APPENDIX G – Athletics Health Care Administrator • Athletic Training Mission Statement • Examples of Engagement • Examples of Communications • Student-Athlete forms • COVID Response & Plan • Athletic Training Manual

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ATHLETICS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DESIGNEE I.

Has your institution designated an individual as the athletics diversity and inclusion designee as defined in Constitution 3.2.4.23?

⌧ YES

GLEN HALBERT, Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee / Associate Director of Facilities & Intramurals

Glen Halbert serves as The W’s Diversity & Inclusion Designee for the Owls’ intercollegiate athletics program. Additionally, Halbert works as the Associate Director of Facilities and Intramurals within the Campus Recreation office. A native of Columbus, Miss., Halbert began work at The W in 2015 as a Residence Director in the Office of Housing and Residence Life. He moved over to Campus Recreation in 2016 as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator, prior to his current position. Halbert graduated from The W in 2013. Halbert is very involved on campus. In addition to his duties as the ADID, Halbert serves as a member of the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. From 2017-21, he was a member of the MUW Staff Council. Halbert serves his country as a member of the Mississippi National Guard (combat medic) from 2006-2013, and from 2021 to the present. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (2011-13). He is married to wife Victoria. Halbert is the son of Maria Halbert and Garther Halbert Jr.

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Commitment to gender equity, diversity and inclusion in our athletic program Mississippi University for Women Athletics mirrors the NCAA and the University in its belief in and commitment to diversity, inclusion and gender equity among its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and administrators from diverse backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion improve the learning environment for all student-athletes and give a stronger foundation in our pursuit of excellence.

The Owls Athletic Department created the Gender Equity and the Diversity and Inclusion plans. First, we introduced the position of ADID to the staff and student athletes. Next, we used the ADID to raise awareness to Coaches & Administration on the importance of DEI and how to be intentional about it. Moving forward we hope to accomplish the following: 1. Survey Division Administration on DEI 2. Survey Division Staff on DEI 3. Survey Division Students on DEI 4. Assess Data from Surveys 5. Follow up surveys if needed 6. SWOT Analysis with data 7. Come up with strategic goals on how to incorporate ADID to further the Division 8. Use data to implement goals moving forward and set Framework for the position moving forward. 9. Continued assessment of interventions 10. Annual DEI Surveys for continued assessment The Athletics Department promotes respect and understanding of diversity issues. We utilize the essential partnerships and resources offered throughout the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion Designee and our Faculty Athletics Representative served on the Strategic Planning Taskforce which selected Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as one of our priorities. Glen Halbert is currently serving on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council which was established in 2020. The diversity education and programs provided help to create a supportive and inclusive environment. The policies for hiring are the same for all employees at the institution. We are evaluating the budgets, schedules, equipment, so on and so forth to ensure equity in athletics. Budgets and coaches’ salaries are built equally to provide a foundation for an equitable environment. We are consistently reviewing our policies and procedures regarding Title IX and gender equity. The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis and Disclosure Report was completed the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/Senior Woman Administrator, the athletic staff, the CFO, the President, and institutional research officials. The report is reviewed by all entities prior to submission. The EADA 214

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 gives our department a baseline view of the daily and yearly needs for our department. It allows us to analyze the findings and make adjustments based on the findings. We streamline all of our processes for purchasing, meal allocation, travel, and equipment to maintain an equitable environment across all 17 sports. These processes take the guess work out of decisions made on behalf of the student-athlete and department. It is our goal and plan to provide the same resources across the board.

As a University, we have had several seminars and speakers on campus concerning equity and inclusion. Our goal as a University and department is to provide an environment free from discrimination and bias. The athletic department incorporates LGTBQ education and training to create an environment within the department that encourages inclusion and diversity. As well as our department participates in unconscious bias, title ix trainings, preventing discrimination and harassment educations and training. We have also focused our SAAC conversations on this topic and will continue to develop specific events centered around inclusion. We have scheduled time in each of our departmental meetings for diversity, equity and inclusion which includes open dialogue, information/experience sharing, safe zone training information.

The Mississippi University for Women strives to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students in our community. In our most recent athletic department meeting, our ADID, Glen Halbert, led us through a few case studies. We discussed opportunities to promote healthy environments, creating successful outcomes, removing barriers and making sure that we are a welcoming campus. Our homework was to reflect on 2-3 of our most defining moments and be prepared to discuss them at our next meeting. This session finished by reminding us that we have individuals on our campus who feel marginalized and it is our job to everything in our power ensure everyone knows that they have a voice, a place and are respected.

APPENDIX H – Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee • Examples of DEI Training, Education, Guest Speaker

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COMPLIANCE FORM COMPLETION/ADMINISTRATION IX.

Did your institution complete and administer required compliance forms?

⌧ YES

DANIEL TALLEY, Compliance Director / Head Tennis Coach Daniel Talley is the Compliance Director – as well as head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs – at The W. The Mississippi University for Women graduate spent the last two seasons (2018-20) as the assistant coach of the Owls men’s and women’s tennis teams, before taking the reins in 2020-21. As MUW works its way through the process for NCAA Division III membership, Talley has been invaluable in coordinating all aspects of making sure Owls’ programs and staff are compliant with the rules of NCAA III. Likewise, he spearheads on-going education and updates for The W coaches and staff. Prior to joining the Owls staff, Talley headed the New Hope High School tennis program. Taking over the team in 2013, he started with only 10 percent of the previous roster and practically built the team from the ground up. During his 5-year tenure, Talley recruited and developed players with a team first mindset, focusing on the player and not the results. The Trojans went from last place in the district-to-district champs with three playoff appearances (2015, 2017, 2018). Coach Talley is an active member of the Columbus Community Theatre and the Tennessee Williams Tribute. He participates in numerous southeastern comic-cons and cosplay events and has hosted multiple comic-con panels. The first-year head coach works with the youth group at Shaeffer’s Chapel UMC and occasionally hosts trivia nights at local eateries. Coach Talley holds an associate degree from East Mississippi Community College and a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from The W.

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Compliance at Mississippi University for Women NCAA III compliance is vital and included throughout our processes and procedures. From the initial experience to the entirety of the experience the Mississippi University for Women is committed to being compliant with all NCAA rules and regulations. It is an exhaustive process and one we will continue to focus on for continued dedication and commitment. It begins with following the established policies and procedures and continued education. Each University Department is responsible for developing their own processes and procedures to which this information is provided and evaluated to ensure compliance with the NCAA Division III. Also, the NCAA Division III provides a variety of educational opportunities for us to utilize, as well as the NCAA Membership Athletic Director Mentor and the Faculty Athletics Representative Mentor. To date a number of constituent groups, to include, but not limited to the President, the President’s Cabinet, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Compliance Director, Coaches, Registrar, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Admissions, Faculty Athletics Representative, Faculty, Staff, Students, Student- Athletes, SAAC and outside constituent groups have either been provided education directly through the various modules or have received the information from those that have participated in these sessions. Some examples of educational experience include, but are not limited to the NCAA III videoconferences to include hot topics and updates, the NCAA financial aid videoconference, the Getting into the Game educational tool, attendance at the NCAA III Convention (by the President, Faculty Athletics Representative, Compliance Director and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation), the 2022 FAR orientation, the monthly updates and NCAA III regional rules. The Members of the President’s Cabinet are, or are the supervisors of, financial aid, admissions, the registrar, student life, and academics are all present for the weekly cabinet meetings. All areas have received information, guidelines about the NCAA III rules and regulations. All areas outside of athletics are informed and empowered to follow these rules. If any attempt to bend or break these rules, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation needs to be informed immediately, so that proper responses may occur. Educational sessions and updates from athletics are given as needed. These areas are also sent compliance updates as needed to ensure they stay informed of changed. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation communicates often with each of the areas, so that rules are followed. The athletics staff is provided with a plethora of resources in a variety of ways including, but not limited to PowerPoints, videos, email, websites and hardcopies. The resources include, but are not limited to the NCAA.org, to include the NCAA.org/sports/d3, access and location of the NCAA Division III manual online, the Staff Handbook, the Athletic Training Manual, the Compliance

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Manual, the Student-Athlete Handbook, the location of each of these documents on the athletics website, as well as the coaches page located on the website which is dedicated to providing information as well as a number of required documents and forms. An example would be the forms needing to be completed for either an official or unofficial visit for prospective student-athletes. The coach submits this request in advance of the visit (a seven-day advance request is highly encouraged, but exceptions can be made if proper procedures and documentation can all be completed). The request comes directly to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation who reviews, approves and documents the visits, as well as follows up with the staff about the visits to ensure compliance with the NCAA. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Assistant Athletic Director and the Compliance Director all review the regulations set forth in NCAA Division III. During our Athletic and Campus Recreation Department meetings, time is allotted to review NCAA III rules, regulations, requirements, updates, etc. This year we have set time aside in each meeting to discuss eligibility, sport- sponsorship, playing/practice season, social media requirements, recruiting process and procedures, amateurism, NIL, legislation, the NCAA constitution and much, much more. We meet at least once a month as a group and as needed; however, this fall we anticipate an increase to our number of meetings. However, learning is not limited to during meetings or when one has a question, active learning should occur every day. It is the responsibility of all of our coaches to grow and continue to educate themselves. Also, every year all coaches are required to take the NCAA DIII test and to pass with an 80% test result. We utilize the results of these tests to follow up on commonly missed questions and topics to focus on for our meetings and for the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to focus on during the monthly individual meetings with each head coach. For example, hiring coaches and staff who have an understanding, appreciation and commitment to the NCAA III philosophy including the rules and regulations which guide our department and University is paramount. In the hiring process, we inquire, listen and observe our prospective coach and staff candidates to ensure that they fully understand the commitment to NCAA III compliance at the Mississippi University for Women. This attention to detail has enabled us to seek out candidates who strive to work within the framework of the NCAA III and in a collaborative manner. The hiring process allows any prospective candidates to be screened through numerous interviews, which includes interviews with the Faculty Athletics Representative, about past experiences and trainings specific to the NCAA III rules and regulation. This intentional process has allowed us to focus on maximizing our attention on the details of operating a highly successful compliance focused department. The Mississippi University for Women seeks to hire those with a proven track record of success in following the rules and then a track record of success in competition. Winning has to be done the right way!

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Once hired, the new staff member, will be supported by a number of individuals. The entire athletic department will work to bring them up to date with the Mississippi University for Women compliance systems. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation will meet with them to go over a general overview of department guidelines and procedures and how we implement the NCAA guidelines in a day to day compacity. The Assistant Athletic Director will meet next and discuss in detail the aspects of merging university standards and NCAA best practices. The Compliance Director will meet with the coach to show the in-house processes for working and recording NCAA compliance. This will include but is not limited to Team rosters, practice logs, playing seasons, etc. Lastly, and moving forward the new staff member will be partnered with a returning staff member and identified as their mentor for the first year as they develop a deeper understanding of the rules, regulations, requirements and responsibilities. The Mississippi University for Women fosters a collaborative environment throughout the department. We have broken our coaches into 2 “PODS”, each pod has a common area and the coach’s individual offices. This is done with an open-door policy and the mindset that we are all in this together. Each coach shares ideas and concerns in a setting that promotes open dialogue. We strive to eliminate any barriers that tend to divide a department and enable our coaches to freely discuss the various aspects of our craft. It is not uncommon to find a group of coaches from a wide variety of sports discussing the numerous elements of our profession. If we limit the free exchange of ideas and learning to only occur in meetings, then we would miss out on utilizing the shared experiences of all coaches. The education of the NCAA III rules and regulations are evident throughout the recruiting process. As a prospective student-athlete applies to the institution, the coaches, the Compliance Director and the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation observe their progress on the software Slate. This program allows members of the University including head coaches to check on every prospective student-athlete as they turn in paperwork to the Admissions Department. Once the prospective student-athlete clears all admission requirements and has been accepted to the University by the Admissions Department, the prospective student-athlete is offered the opportunity to sign a Celebratory Signing Form. If the prospective student-athlete decides to participate, the sport specific coach send the Celebratory Signing Form to the prospective student-athlete and it is the decision of the prospective student-athlete whether to have a public signing or a private signing. If the prospective student-athlete is an incoming Freshman, the Compliance Director will verify the incoming status of the prospective student-athlete to ensure that all the information of the prospective student-athlete is added to that year’s athletic team list for that sport. The list is designed so that the Compliance Director, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Assistant Athletics Director are able to identify each studentathlete and their scheduled class hours for the semester. The list will be

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updated throughout the school year to reflect status, grade point average, enrolled hours and to keep track of the eligibility of the student-athlete. If the prospective student-athlete is a Transfer student, then once the Compliance Director will send a Transfer Verification Report Form to all prior institutions that the prospective student-athlete has attended. The declared institutions will be verified through our Registrar’s office to ensure that all institutions have been contacted. Any gaps in institutional records will need to be explained by the prospective student-athlete. Once the Transfer Verification Report Form is returned, the student-athlete information sheet is updated to reflect the entirety of the prospective student-athlete’s academic and athletic collegiate careers up to that point. Eligibility is based on several factors; including but not limited to grades, disciplinary conduct enrolled semesters and seasons of participation. If another institution fails to return the Transfer Verification Report Form, then the Compliance Director will request all transcripts from the Registrar’s office to verify the eligibility of the prospective student- athlete. This is a bit more time-consuming as the Compliance Director will need to account for the entire record of the prospective student-athlete from graduating high school until coming to the Mississippi University for Women. At the beginning of the academic year, the athletic department will meet with each team to inform or review policies, procedures and expectations from an institutional and NCAA perspective. Student- Athletes will be guided through the informational session and notified of the documents and committed required by the NCAA and the University. All paperwork must be submitted to the Compliance Director prior to the start of any athleticrelated activities. An internal checklist is completed per team, identifying to the administrative and coaching staffs who is eligible to participate. Student-athletes who have not given not been given full clearance will not be permitted to participate in team or individual activities. If a student-athlete is unavailable to attend the meetings, they will meet directly with the Compliance Director to receive the necessary information and to submit all documents and requirements. At the start of each semester, the enrolled hours for each student-athlete is reviewed by the Compliance Director and each team’s coach. At the mid-term of the semester, the grades will be reviewed by the Compliance Director, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, and the sport specific head coach to communicate the current academic standing and if necessary identify ways to help student-athletes access the necessary personnel (i.e. professors, student success navigators, advisor) and/or resources (i.e. tutors, counselors, writing center) needed to assist ensure that all student-athletes are in good standing and are on track to complete the semester with a passing grade. Upon completion of the semester, the Compliance Director will compile all the grades and hours passed to determine the

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eligibility of the student-athlete for the next semester. Coaches will be notified of the grades and studentathletes will be contacted about any changes to their eligibility status and any next steps in the process.

APPENDIX I – Compliance Form Completion / Administration • Compliance Handbook • Sample Compliance Forms

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NCAA RULES TEST ADMINISTRATION X.

Has your institution administered the NCAA Division III rules test (or an equivalent rules test if you are a non-NCAA institution) to all head coaches and athletics administrators with compliance responsibilities per Bylaw 11.8?

⌧ YES

NCAA Rules Test Log – 2022-23

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INVESTIGATION, INFRACTIONS, ACADEMIC PENALTIES OR PROBATION INVOLVEMENT XI.

Is your institution involved in an investigation, infractions case, serving academic penalties or on probation with your governing body (e.g., NCAA, NAIA, etc.)?

⌧ NO

The W Athletics is not involved in an investigation, infraction case, serving academic penalties or on probation with our governing body. MUW is currently a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association in good standing.

XII. If your institution is a member of a conference, are you required to report any infractions and violations of NCAA legislation to your conference office?

The W will be a part of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this coming Fall 2023. If our institution is involved in an investigation, infraction case, serving academic penalties or on probation with the NCAA and are required to report it to our conference offices.

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FINANCIAL AID AUDIT XIII.

If in year two or beyond, has your institution performed a financial aid audit of the intercollegiate athletics program per Constitution 6.2.3?

⌧ YES

It is imperative that we do not do anything which would result in giving financial aid based on athletics’ ability, leadership or participation. In response to NCAA Division III Bylaw 15.4.1 that calls for the equitable treatment of student-athletes and other students within the domain of the financial aid packaging process, the data submitted by MUW for the NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program did not identify any triggers to indicate a sport outlier. Each section was designed to compare financial aid packaging for student-athletes and other students. We address this in our compliance manual, as well as had our directors for financial aid and admissions participate in the NCAA III videoconferences. In addition to the information provided, we provide additional communication to ensure compliance. Financial Aid No financial aid shall be awarded to any student conditioned upon his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Division III financial aid rules will be followed at all times. Financial aid to student-athletes shall be granted on the same basis as similar awards are given to any student and shall be paid from institutional funds through the Office of Financial Aid. No financial aid shall be reserved specifically for student- athletes. No coach shall promise admission, allocate financial aid or serve on any committee that is responsible for admitting or granting financial aid to prospective student-athletes. Financial aid matters, including the application of financial aid awards to admitted students, are the sole responsibility of the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid. No one outside of the Office of Financial Aid has access to the system which is used to apply student financial aid to student accounts. All members of the athletics staff will avoid associating themselves with the amount of aid a student is to be awarded since parents and student-athletes often assume the coach or athletics director can influence the ultimate decision in awarding aid. Members of the athletics staff will disassociate themselves from the financial aspects of student financial aid for counseling and assistance. Mississippi University for Women Financial Aid programs operate on the premise that college costs are primarily and individual and family responsibility, and University merit and need based assistance allows students and their families to make college more accessible and affordable. The academic scholarship is the foundation of every financial aid package. This scholarship is awarded by an Office of Admission Advocate using a matrix based upon high school and/or college academic performance measures. Academic award amounts are set annually by the University, and are assigned to prospective students at the time of their application to the University via the Office 225

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 of Admission. Awards are renewable annually. There are additional supplemental scholarships available such as church matching, arts scholarships and scholarship in specific colleges within the University. Office of Admission Advocates are aware of all scholarship possibilities and work individually with prospective students and their families to create appropriate financial aid packages, and to complete their Financial Aid file. Following the academic scholarship, students may qualify for additional need-based aid. • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Teachers Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant • Mississippi State Grants • Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) All financial assistance received by the student-athlete from sources outside of the institution shall be reported to the Mississippi University for Women Office of Financial Aid (NCAA Bylaw 15.2.3.1). When a student receives scholarships from non-institutional sources, the University may use this additional aid to first reduce unmet need, then institutional grants/scholarships, and finally loans. If the student receives additional outside aid that results in an over-award, the student’s subsequent loan disbursement(s) may be reduced or the Federal Work Study award may be reduced or eliminated. In addition, other campus-based and institutional aid amounts are reviewed; finally, the subsidized loan may be reduced and re-awarded as an unsubsidized loan. Guidelines and regulations regarding over- awards may be found in the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook. Returning students have their financial aid package reviewed annually. If changes are made from year to year, the student is notified by the Financial Aid Office and given proper guidance. At no point in the Admission or Financial Aid process are members of the Department of Athletics involved in arranging or modifying the financial aid of a student-athlete, nor are Office of Financial Aid staffers influenced due to athletic status of a prospective student. All awards are given based on already established matrix which do NOT include athletics as a quadrant.

APPENDIX J – Financial Aid Audit • 2020-21 MUW Financial Aid audit • Staying Compliant NCAA document • Communication NCAA III manual review

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ATHLELETICS PROGRAM ASSESSMENT XIV.

Did your institution make any updates to its Athletics Program Assessment?

⌧ YES

The W Athletics has made several important – and beneficial – advances to its NCAA Program Assessment over the course of the past year. We feel that these are aspects which will help us grow and mature as an NCAA III program, as well as strengthen us as an intercollegiate athletics entity.

One area which seemed appropriate to examine was our Title IX documents, especially during its 50th anniversary celebration and our foundation as a college founded for women. Under the guidance of our University Counsel – Karen Clay – meaningful updates and additions were made to our policies and procedures as it relates to Title IX and its implementation.

Furthermore, we were able to engage staff member Glen Halbert as our Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee (ADID). Halbert – a staff member of the Campus Recreation office – also has a seat at the table in a similar capacity for the entire University as a member of its Diversity Council (ref. pgs 203-206 and Appendix H).

The expansion of our SAAC program was also a priority and we saw tremendous growth and more engagement under the tutelage of Dedrick Burnett. The addition of Coach Halee Hensley to assist in SAAC activities made our structure even stronger. In addition to civic engagement and campus activities, SAAC shined during NCAA Division III Week by organizing an event of some sort every day of the week (and even one “pre-D3 Week” civic volunteer opportunity). (ref pages 191-196 and Appendix D).

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Similarly, the addition of step-by-step guidelines for navigating the Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) question kept us ahead of the curve in dealing with any potential questions and/or situations related to NIL. Of course, this is an on-going process.

APPENDIX K – Athletics Program Assessment • Title IX presentation • NIL information • NIL presentation

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CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Annually, The W Athletics is actively involved in a comprehensive slate of servant leadership events, which are focused on both our campus and community. In the Fall of 2022 through the Winter of 2023, the Owls’ intercollegiate athletics program has racked up better than 1,400 hours of volunteerism from its student-athletes and staff. Not only does this fit the model NCAA Division III institution, but it is also a core value of the Mississippi University for Women…and has been so for many, many years. Compassion for others is, you will find, a “strong suit” of The W, as a whole. Just some of the ways in which Owls Athletics has given back this year alone are listed below: Loaves & Fishes Ministry – Several of the Owls’ programs do volunteer service at the Loaves & Fishes ministry to feed the homeless in our town. New Hope Elementary – The W tennis teams spent the day putting used tennis balls on the “feet” of all of the tables and chairs at this nearby elementary school. This not only provided noise reduction by preventing scraping sounds but also saved the school money by diminishing wearand-tear on its floors.

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Diabetes Walk Columbus – The men’s and women’s basketball teams were both involved in the set-up, administration and take-down for this important event. A side note, both of our coaches are diabetic and they made this a personal rallying cause.

Track & Field Judges/Workers – Our men’s & women’s cross country, as well as track & field – teams, volunteer to help a local high school administer its home track meet. Oktoberfest – This is a campus fundraising event for organizations at The W. All of our athletic teams volunteered to help staff booths and activities. SAAC Thanksgiving Food Drive – The W’s SAAC organization spearheaded a canned/dry goods food drive prior to Thanksgiving to benefit both the United Way, as well as the campus’ own food pantry for students in need. Breast Cancer Fundraiser – The women’s volleyball team did its annual “Dig Pink” game for breast cancer awareness. Team-for-Team – This is our campus service whereby each team – during its off-season – is partnered with another sport. The goal is to provide needed support for gameday staffing, set-up/take-down and administration where possible. This both saves departmental resources and creates oneness among the student-athletes as they interact with each other.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 Christmas Toy Drive – SAAC collected toys and donated them to the city of Aberdeen Parks & Recreation for distribution to needy children. National Girls and Women in Sports Day – The W SAAC passed out buttons in support of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, helping to raise awareness.

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THE W ATHLETICS AWARENESS: DOING IT FROM THE INSIDE-OUT The POP Sheet As a young athletics program, we realize we need to not only inform but help build excitement and a campus constituency. Like an “explosion,” what we do to create interest in Owls Athletics must generate from the inside and move outward to be truly effective. A key tool we’ve implemented is our weekly Points Of Pride (POP) Sheet (example at right and below). This is a “quick-hit” and succinctly organized to be shared with our campus partners, with the goal of keeping them informed and allowing them to pass along information on the program, even if they have no interest and/or understanding of sports; it answers basic questions, weekly, on Athletics. Likewise, it lets staff and professors see the names of their students and, hopefully, they express congratulations to them.

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GROWING OUR SOCIAL MEDIA The W Athletics has made an intentional effort to grow our three main platforms on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In the 2022-23 year, we have already seen this plan produce the desired “fruit” of our efforts. Below is a comparison from 2021, 2022, and 2023.

PLATFORM

APRIL 2021

APRIL 2022

CURRENT – APRIL 2023

GROWTH 2022 TO 2023

3,426

3,625

3,927

+302 (+8%)

1,126

1,265

1,505

+240 (+16%)

1,332

1,445

1,638

+193 (+12%)

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The W Athletics Department participated in the national NCAA Division III Week April 1016, 2023. The event – which is geared to spotlight the student-athlete in D3 athletics focused on academics, leadership, service, and campus involvement. The week consisted of: a Monday volunteer time at the Loaves & Fishes Ministry food pantry to help feed the homeless; fundraisers on both Tuesday and Friday to benefit tornado relief efforts for Amory/Rolling Fork, Mississippi; a Wednesday meet-and-greet out on the campus with athletics staff and students passing out refreshments to passers-by and playing yard games; a “Thankful Thursday” effort, whereby student-athletes each took custom “thank you” cards to someone on campus who has impacted them (the Baptist Student Union also hosted an event for student-athletes); a Saturday social media posting of a video entitled “Why D3”, and; a “Sunday Fun Day” of yard games, interaction, and music for all studentathletes.

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TUESDAY / FRIDAY SAAC sold refreshments as a fundraiser to benefit tornado relief in Amory / Rolling Fork, Miss., at Owls Baseball, as well as at a local soccer tournament.

WEDNESDAY Campus-wide meet-&greet with MUW Athletics staff and student-athletes. Gifts and refreshments were passed out, as well as several outdoor games.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3 THURSDAY “Thankful Thursday” where S-A’s delivered notes of appreciation to someone on campus who has made a difference in their experience here.

SATURDAY “Why D3” video

SUNDAY Sunday Fun Day event for all student-athletes, featuring games and music on the Pohl Gym lawn.

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APPENDIX A

APA ATTACHMENTS:

APPENDIX A – Legislative Adherence Documentation NCAA Checklist Status

Requirement

Utilized/Continuous Complete Utilized/Continuous Complete Complete Complete/Continuing review/updates Complete Complete Complete Complete/Continuing review/updates Complete Submitted for review/feedback Registered/Awaiting Seminar Submitted 5/2023 Submitted to NCAA Included Included Included Included Included Included Included No updates Awaiting Complete/On‐going Complete/On‐going On‐going On‐going

Use required NCAA compliance forms. Administer NCAA Division III rules test. Use NCAA Getting in the Game educational tool (optional) Pay Division III annual membership dues Participate in Year‐Three videoconference with NCAA staff Review and update NCAA athletics program assessment Register for the NCAA Convention Attend the Convention (President, Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator, Faculty Athletics Representative and Compliance Director) Attend the Division III Issues Forum, Division III New Member Session, Division III Business Session, Many educational sessions Begin working on Year‐Three annual report Register for NCAA Regional Rules Seminars‐ Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator, Faculty Athletics Representative & Compliance Director April 25: • Submit Third annual report to membership committee mentor for review and feedback. May: 16‐18 Attend Regional Rules Seminars‐Indianapolis, IN‐Director of athletics, Compliance Director & Faculty Athletics Representative NCAA Graduation Rate Report June 1: • Submit completed Year‐Three annual report Annual report Annual report confirmation sheet with all signatures Annual report checklist Sports‐sponsorship summary report for men's sports Sports‐sponsorship summary report for women's sports Individual sports participant worksheet for all individual sports and both genders Updates on all substantive changes within NCAA athletics program assessment Updates on all substantive changes within Division III ISSG Mid‐June: • Receive Year‐Three annual report feedback and notification of membership status Conduct monthly check‐in with assigned membership committee mentor Review the NCAA Division III Monthly Update Review NCAA Division III coaches' portal Conduct regular Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee meetings

Completed Completed

Faculty athletics representative attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three FAR attended the 2022 NCAA DIII FAR Fellows Institute and FARA Annual Meeting‐conducted November 3‐5 at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, will attend the NCAA Inclusion Forum April 21‐23, 2023 and the NCAA Rules Seminar May 16‐18, 2023.

Completed

Senior woman administrator attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three SWA‐Attended the Women Leaders National Convention: PhoenIX Rising October 9‐11, 2022; NCAA Convention January 11‐14, 2023; attend the NCAA Inclusion Forum April 21‐23, 2023 and the NCAA Rules Seminar May 16‐18, 2023.

On‐going

NCAA Graduation Rates‐ Due June 1‐A Compilation of student and student‐athlete graduation rates.

Last Submitted a n d On‐going

Financial Aid Reporting Program‐Due between June 1‐September 15‐ Institution must submit an annual electronic report that includes data regarding the financial aid packages awarded by the institution to first year and incoming transfer student‐athletes and to other incoming students. Sports Sponsorship and Demographic Report‐ Due Date‐July 26, 2023 NCAA Directory Updates Attestation of Compliance‐Due date October 15 Campus Sexual Violence Annual Attestation‐Due November 3, 2023

Submitted on 5 /2023 Submitted in Fall 2022‐On‐going Submitted in Fall 2022‐On‐going Submitted on April 27, 2022

APPENDIX A – Legislative Adherence Documentation Staff Meeting Dates

APPENDIX A – Legislative Adherence Documentation Sample Agenda Department Meeting: March 28th 10:00 start time Hannah White, Dedrick Burnett, Halee Hensley, Jason Miller, Dean Burrows, Catie Lyles, Rebecca Oldham, Buddy Foster (on phone), BJ Pheasant, Daniel Talley, Dave Byers, Glen Halbert, Melissa Parsons, Benji Williams, Drew Johnson, Jennifer Claybrook

Jennifer: Begins reading the mission for the University. Discusses the 4 core principals of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life. Break into groups to discuss the mission, vision for SWAT Analysis.

Melissa: Corey and Melissa sat and made a survey for all athletes. 59 responses, value of strength and conditioning, did you work with it, did it improve performance, mostly men’s basketball, and baseball. Motivated to work out during summer 45 out of 95. Positive report overall.

Glen: Joy Prom was fantastic, huge turnout and volunteers did wonderful. Community partners helped set up and broke down fast. Student athletes chauffeured to the red carpet, and even got to escort. Over 600 people in the gym.

Daniel: Quick handout and interpretation that deals with recruiting. Permissible for an institution to display name and image of prospective student athlete that is visiting, must be official visit and completely empty area if wanting to display students name on screen at the W.

Halee: D3 Week is April 10‐16.

Dave: Golf Outing is in two months. Cart sponsorship is wanted by April 20th. Hole sponsors is wanted by May 1st. Players as well by May 1st. Goal is 40, raffle prizes and auction prizes by May 7th along with golfer goodie bags. Call Sheet needs to be back by May 7th as well. Schedule group photo with Dave.

Jason: Paperwork for returners is being sent out in April. Physicals are August 8th for fall sports. Working on winter and spring. There will be a new insurance sheet included to sign, discussing lack of insurance and whether or not they have to use the school insurance. Send out a letter to sign to remind parents of it.

Dr. Murphy: Remind students that advising is open and all students can be advised at this time. He is working to ensure that coaches can get early alerts and navigators doing their equal work for sports.

Jennifer: Homecoming is this week. Thursday‐Sunday. Hall of Fame event April 1st, 5:30 pm. Bring student athletes if you can, make posters, do as much as you can. 1. We want them to feel loved, but we have potential donors, so we have to show up to them. Legacy of the Blues Women will be there. 70‐71 women’s basketball team will also be there. April 4‐7, 2024, Homecoming, Owls Golf Outing June 2 or June 9. April 6‐7 is Mid Semester Break, legislation going through to expand nursing and athletic building is on pre docket to be put into effect. Annual report will be given and needs to be looked at for the Economic Impact Survey. Help Grant bill is being amended. SGA Update, mid‐year retreat and reps went to address concerns. Owls Block Party in April, SGA election is March 31st. First start date is August 14th. If you share a facility, sit down, and discuss practice and playing games. Budget estimate and travel plans along with purchases by April meeting. Congrats to Men’s Basketball for USCAA. End of Meeting: begin looking on your SWAT and discuss next meeting date. Compliance Handout included below: END Minutes: 10:55

#WinEveryDay

University Leaders ▪President Nora Miller ▪Dean of Students, Jessica Harpole ▪Director of Residence Life, Andrew Moneymaker ▪Director of Student Success, Dr. David Brooking ▪Chief of Police, Randy Vibrock

Key Topics ▪Core Values ▪Drug Testing ▪Compliance ▪Ethical Conduct ▪Financial Aid ▪Academics

CORE VALUES IN ACTION Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life

CORE VALUE of ACADEMICS Through Academics, our staff will provide: ➢ Clearly defined expectations of academic excellence ➢ Strong emphasis on earning a degree ➢ Class attendance policies to maximize success ➢ Eligibility consequences beyond the scope of the NCAA for poor academic progress ➢ Monitoring program for all freshmen, transfers, and continuing at-risk studentathletes

CORE VALUES ATHLETICS Within the Athletics core value: ➢ Our department will provide the necessary resources for success. ➢ Stress to all staff their responsibility to assist every studentathlete with their goal to achieve their utmost potential – “Coach as Educator.” ➢ Adherence to the policies and procedures of campus and our department. ➢ Teaching the values of teamwork, commitment, and discipline.

CORE VALUE of COMMUNITY The core value of Community will be expressed by:

➢ Commitment to becoming a front porch for the University for the public to view and judge our department and institution ➢ Fostering a productive Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ➢ Dedicate to the NCAA Division III Charity of Choice, Special Olympics, and recognize local organizations who can benefit from the institution (Helping Hands, United Way)

CORE VALUE of LIFE The core value of LIFE aims at developing individuals throughout their collegiate career to be productive members of society. ➢ Continued implementation of seminars and speakers for personal growth outside the sport and class. ➢ Providing resources for future professional endeavors ➢ Mentoring each individual on the responsibility of Social Media

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Chad Murphy Professor of Health Education ▪The W faculty athletics representative is a member of the institution’s faculty who has been designated by the President of the University to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and conferences.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF ATHLETICTRAINING@MUW.EDU

▪Jason Miller ➢ Head Athletic Trainer

▪Jaqualia Hudgins ➢ Assistant Trainer

▪Office Hours ➢ by appointment

Drug Testing YEAR ROUND TESTING OCCURS IN ALL SPORTS! ▪

If you test positive for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you: ➢

will be declared INELIGIBLE to compete during the regular season and postseason competition for ONE CALENDAR YEAR (i.e. 365 days) after your positive test ➢ will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports ➢ All of the Above???

Drug Testing ▪

If you test positive a second time for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test:

You will lose all remaining regularseason and post-season eligibility in all sports.

Banned Substances The NCAA bans the following drug classes: a. Stimulants. b. Anabolic agents. c. Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). d. Diuretics and masking agents. e. Narcotics. f. Cannabinoids. g. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. h. Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens). i. Beta-2 agonists

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/substance/202021NCAA_BannedSubstances.pdf

Required Compliance Forms All Forms must be completed prior to team activities, practice and competition.

Required Compliance Forms Drug Testing Consent Form • You affirm that you are aware of the NCAA drug testing program. • You agree to be tested by the NCAA in accordance with the NCAA drug-testing policy.

Student-Athlete Statement You affirm that you have knowledge and understand the application of NCAA Division III bylaws related to your eligibility.

You affirm that, to the best of your knowledge, you have not violated any NCAA regulations. You affirm that your meet the NCAA regulations for student-athletes regarding eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status and involvement in organized gambling. You will report to the Director of Athletics any violations of NCAA regulations involving you and your institution.

You agree to disclose your educational records.

https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/reports/getReport/90011

Required Compliance Forms HIPAA Consent or Disclosure of Protected Health Information You authorize Mississippi U for Women, and its physicians, athletic trainers and health care personnel to disclose your protected health information, without limitations, any information regarding any injury, illness, treatment or participation related to or affecting your training for and participation in intercollegiate athletics to the NCAA.

Required Compliance Forms Required FERPA Consent – Institutional Education Record Disclosure for Eligibility Purposes. I understand that education records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as the same may be amended from time to time (FERPA) and may not be disclosed without my consent. I agree that my current institution identified above may disclose this form, the other education records information described in items (a)-(k) below, and any other documents or information related thereto, to its conference (if any), the NCAA, and their respective authorized agents solely for the purpose of permitting those authorized recipients to evaluate, determine and/or confirm my eligibility for any aspect of participation in NCAA intercollegiate athletics and related programs:

FERPA/HIPPA Consent Form Results of drug tests administered by the NCAA, Any educational transcripts, Pre-college test scores, Graduation status, SA social security number and/or student identification number, Race and gender identification, Diagnosis of any education-impacting disabilities, Accommodations provided or approved, and other information related to any educationimpacting disabilities in all secondary and postsecondary schools, Records concerning my financial aid, Any other materials or information disclosed by me or otherwise received pertaining to my NCAA eligibility

Outside Competition ▪During the academic year, student-athletes may not participate on any outside team in any non-collegiate amateur competition. ▪Exceptions for sports other than basketball: ➢ Outside of declared playing and practice season during any official vacation period. ➢ Competition as individual (“unattached”) ● ● ●

Cannot wear/use institutional apparel; Cannot receive expenses from the institution; and Cannot receive instruction from an institution’s coach.

ALL EXCEPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY Daniel L Talley, Director of Compliance

Seasons of Eligibility ▪10 semesters to play in 8 ▪If you play 1 minute of 1 game, you have used a season of eligibility ▪If you practice or compete at any point following the first permissible intercollegiate contest ▪ Exceptions ➢Participation in Non-Traditional Segment only ➢Medical Hardship ▪If you don’t meet one of the exceptions, you have used a season of competition.

Seasons of Eligibility Exceptions Non-Championship Segment Participation: ➢ In baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball to permit a student-athlete to engage in outside competition during the institution’s non championship segment without using a season of competition, provided the student-athlete is academically eligible at the beginning of the academic year.

Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions

Medical Hardship A student-athlete may be granted an additional year of competition by the conference or the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for reasons of “hardship.” Hardship is defined as an incapacity resulting from an injury or illness that has occurred under all of the following conditions:

Seasons of Eligibility Exceptions ➢ (a) The season-ending injury or illness occurs before the completion of the first half of the traditional playing season; ➢ (b) The injury or illness results in an incapacity to compete for the remainder of that playing season; and ➢ (c) The injury or illness occurs when the studentathlete has not participated in more than a number equivalent to one-third of the maximum number of dates of competition plus one contest or date.

Amateurism You are ineligible in a sport if you ever:

➢ Accept pay, or promise of pay, ➢ Agree orally or in writing to compete in professional athletics, ➢ Compete on any professional athletics team, ➢ Use athletics skill for pay,

Awards & Benefits Extra Benefits You may not accept anything that is not available to the general student body or the general public! Special arrangements and benefits apply to you AND your friends and relatives. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Transportation ❖ Food ❖ Clothing ❖ Course supplies not covered via scholarship ❖ Financial loan ❖ Drinks and Cover (Admission) to clubs and/or Events ❖

Awards & Benefits Extra Benefits Unadvertised Discounts Receipt of unadvertised discounts not available to the general public is considered an impermissible extra benefit. Any discount must be advertised and available to the general public.

ASK IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY: Is it available to you because you are a student-athlete? OR Is it available TO ALL MUW STUDENTS determined on a basis unrelated to athletic ability?

Awards & Benefits Complimentary Admissions A student-athlete may not: ➢ Receive payment from any source for his or her complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value. ➢ Sell or exchange his or her complimentary admissions for money or any item of value to anyone, including teammates or other studentathletes.

Countable Athletically Related Activities –Traditional Segment ▪20 hours/week ▪4 hours/day ▪Day of competition = 3 hours ▪1 day off per week ▪Travel day can be used as day off ▪For fall and spring sports with a preseason, 16 units are calculated prior to the first date of competition to determine permissible practice opportunities

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Non Championship Segment ▪All practice and competition shall be limited to a maximum of five weeks; ▪(b) A maximum of 16 days of athletically related activity with not more than four days of athletically related activity in any one week shall be permitted; ▪(c) Any athletically related activity (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) by any member of the applicable team shall constitute the use of a day; ▪(d) One date of competition may occur and shall be counted as one of the 16 permissible days of athletically related activity; and ▪(e) A maximum of eight hours of athletically related activity may occur on the one date of competition for all participants. Further, competition activity on the one date must be included in the eight-hour maximum and is also limited to the following:

Examples of Countable vs. Noncountable Activities

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Voluntary Workouts To be considered “voluntary” and not count in your maximum practice/competition hours, the following conditions must be met:

Student-athletes and coaching staff may not engage in athletically related activities outside the declared playing season. What does it mean to be volun-TARY, and not volun-TOLD? o o o o

No reporting back to coaching staff. Must be initiated only by the student-athlete. No recording attendance. No penalties or incentives based on participation.

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Playing and Practice Seasons **Coaches are required to report your weekly hours to the compliance director.**

Each report must include a student-athlete’s signature! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your team’s countable hours (in-season or out-of-season) or voluntary activities, please contact the Compliance Office.

Sports Wagering ▪Violations include: ➢ Accepting a bet or placing a bet for anything of value (e.g., food, clothes, money) ➢ Providing inside information

NCAA PENALTIES: FIRST OFFENSE = Ineligible for at least one year and a loss of at least one season of competition! SECOND OFFENSE = Permanent loss of eligibility in all sports! Examples of impermissible gambling include: Fantasy Leagues, Super Bowl Pools, NCAA Tournament Pools/Brackets

Financial Aid – Athletic Scholarships ▪ ▪

Not Permissible in Division III Any institutional aid that is available to all students is available to the student-athlete

▪Financial assistance other than from those you are legally dependent needs to be immediately reported to the Compliance Office. Examples may include, but are not limited to: community scholarships, alumni scholarships, and any institutional aid. Failure to report financial aid could cost you your eligibility!

Financial Aid – Employment ▪Compensation… ➢ Cannot be given just for being a student-athlete, ➢ Can only be given for work actually performed, AND ➢ Can only be at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services.

Academic Aid •As a student, YOU ARE responsible for knowing the G.P.A. requirement for the Academic Awards received. •G.P.A. requirements vary by award.

•The Athletic Department does not cover lost academic aid. •The Athletic Department does not cover lost academic aid.

Academics Eligibility Requirements

▪Student-athletes must meet all academic eligibility requirements of the NCAA, Conference, and The W.

Academic Awareness Owls Academic Support & Individual Success ▪Designed to monitor the academic progress of our studentathletes. ➢ 1) new student-athletes ➢ 2) anyone with an overall GPA of 2.5 or below ➢ 3) students who received below a 2.0 in their previous semester ➢ Student Support Staff will be engaged in enabling your growth as a student athlete.

Academics POTENTIAL PENALTIES FOR BELOW INSTITUTIONAL STANDARD IN ACADEMICS:

1.

2. 3.

Suspension from Practices and/or Games Additional Study Hall Hours Mandatory Tutoring

Academics – Eligibility Requirements ▪All student-athletes must: ➢Be enrolled full-time ● Minimum of 12 hours per semester *Note: You will be immediately ineligible if you drop below Full Time status ● See an academic advisor prior to making any course changes ● Meet with YOUR HEAD COACH, prior to dropping a course (Registrar will not drop you without approval)

▪Exception to full-time enrollment ➢If you require less than 12 hours to graduate in either the fall or spring semester, you must: ● Have Degree Audit provide documentation to be enrolled in less than 12 hours prior to first day of class.

Academics – Eligibility Requirements ▪All student-athletes must successfully maintain and complete the University requirements to remain in academic good standing to be eligible for practice and competition. ▪The athletic department does not determine eligibility.

Academics – Eligibility Requirements ▪You must be in “Good Academic Standing” at ALL times!

Good Academic Standing =

2.0 Undergraduate GPA / 3.0 Graduate GPA & Satisfactory Progress Toward Degree

Academics – Eligibility Requirements ▪To be eligible to compete here at The W, you must:

1. Maintain a 2.0 Undergraduate Institutional Cumulative GPA & Graduate 3.0 GPA 2. Earn 12 credits per full-time semester

Academics – Missed Class Time ▪From time to time, student-athletes will miss class time due to their participation in University sanctioned activities. ▪It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to make up any class work missed in a timely manner.

▪Practice is NOT an excuse to miss class! ▪Each student-athlete will have a “Class Excusal Form” indicating the following: ➢Date and Time of Contest ➢Site of Contest ➢Leave Time from University ➢Expected Return Time

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – S.A.A.C. ▪To make our Athletic Programs stronger by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics ▪Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic teams in the community that will promote a positive image of Owls Athletics. ▪Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. ▪Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Department and the Athletic Director. ▪Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C Food Drive

STUDENT-ATHLETE

HANDBOOK

I hereby acknowledge that I have received the link to the Owls Athletics Student-Athlete Manual and acknowledge my obligation to know and observe the rules and regulations included therein. I certify that my answers are complete, correct and I understand that ANY FALSE OR INCOMPLETE STATEMENTS IN THIS HISTORICAL FORM/REPORT MAY MAKE ME INELIGIBLE FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION and /or any athletically related financial aid at MUW. If any of the information I have supplied in this report changes during the year, I agree to notify the compliance office as soon as possible. Student-Athlete’s Signature: ______________________ Date:_______/________/_________

http://www.owlsathletics.com Click the “Student-Athletes” Tab at the top Click “Current Student-Athletes”

Welcome to the OWLS Family!

#WinEveryDay

University Leaders President Nora Miller Dean of Students, Jessica Harpole Director of Residence Life, Andrew Moneymaker Director of Student Success, Dr. David Brooking Chief of Police, Randy Vibrock

Key Topics Core Values Drug Testing Compliance Ethical Conduct Financial Aid Academics

CORE VALUES IN ACTION Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life

CORE VALUE of ACADEMICS Through Academics, our staff will provide:

 Clearly defined expectations of academic excellence  Strong emphasis on earning a degree  Class attendance policies to maximize success  Eligibility consequences beyond the scope of the NCAA for poor academic progress  Monitoring program for all freshmen, transfers, and continuing at-risk studentathletes

CORE VALUES ATHLETICS Within the Athletics core value :  Our department will provide the necessary resources for success.  Stress to all staff their responsibility to assist every studentathlete with their goal to achieve their utmost potential – “Coach as Educator.”  Adherence to the policies and procedures of campus and our department.  Teaching the values of teamwork, commitment, and discipline.

CORE VALUE of COMMUNITY The core value of Community will be expressed by:  Commitment to becoming a front porch for the University for the public to view and judge our department and institution  Fostering a productive Student-Athlete Advisory Committee  Dedicate to the NCAA Division III Charity of Choice, Special Olympics, and recognize local organizations who can benefit from the institution (Helping Hands, United Way)

CORE VALUE of LIFE The core value of LIFE aims at developing individuals throughout their collegiate career to be productive members of society.  Continued implementation of seminars and speakers for personal growth outside the sport and class.  Providing resources for future professional endeavors  Mentoring each individual on the responsibility of Social Media

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Chad Murphy Professor of Health Education The W faculty athletics representative is a member of the institution’s faculty who has been designated by the President of the University to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and conferences.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF ATHLETICTRAINING@MUW.EDU

Jason Miller  Head Athletic Trainer

Jaqualia Hudgins  Assistant Trainer

Office Hours  by appointment

Drug Testing YEAR ROUND TESTING OCCURS IN ALL SPORTS! 

If you test positive for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you: will be declared INELIGIBLE to compete during the regular season and postseason competition for ONE CALENDAR YEAR (i.e. 365 days) after your positive test  will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports  All of the Above??? 

Drug Testing 

If you test positive a second time for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test:

You will lose all remaining regularseason and post-season eligibility in all sports.

Banned Substances The NCAA bans the following drug classes: a. Stimulants. b. Anabolic agents. c. Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). d. Diuretics and masking agents. e. Narcotics. f. Cannabinoids. g. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. h. Hormone and metabolic modulators (anti-estrogens). i. Beta-2 agonists https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/substance/202021NCAA_BannedSubstances.pdf

Required Compliance Forms All Forms must be completed prior to team activities, practice and competition.

Required Compliance Forms Drug Testing Consent Form • You affirm that you are aware of the NCAA drug testing program. • You agree to be tested by the NCAA in accordance with the NCAA drug-testing policy.

Student-Athlete Statement You affirm that you have knowledge and understand the application of NCAA Division III bylaws related to your eligibility. You affirm that, to the best of your knowledge, you have not violated any NCAA regulations. You affirm that your meet the NCAA regulations for student-athletes regarding eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status and involvement in organized gambling. You will report to the Director of Athletics any violations of NCAA regulations involving you and your institution. You agree to disclose your educational records.

https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/reports/getReport/90011

Required Compliance Forms

HIPAA Consent or Disclosure of Protected Health Information

You authorize Mississippi U for Women, and its physicians, athletic trainers and health care personnel to disclose your protected health information, without limitations, any information regarding any injury, illness, treatment or participation related to or affecting your training for and participation in intercollegiate athletics to the NCAA.

Required Compliance Forms

Required FERPA Consent – Institutional Education Record Disclosure for Eligibility Purposes. I understand that education records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as the same may be amended from time to time (FERPA) and may not be disclosed without my consent. I agree that my current institution identified above may disclose this form, the other education records information described in items (a)-(k) below, and any other documents or information related thereto, to its conference (if any), the NCAA, and their respective authorized agents solely for the purpose of permitting those authorized recipients to evaluate, determine and/or confirm my eligibility for any aspect of participation in NCAA intercollegiate athletics and related programs:

FERPA/HIPPA Consent Form Results of drug tests administered by the NCAA, Any educational transcripts, Pre-college test scores, Graduation status, SA social security number and/or student identification number, Race and gender identification, Diagnosis of any education-impacting disabilities, Accommodations provided or approved, and other information related to any educationimpacting disabilities in all secondary and postsecondary schools, Records concerning my financial aid, Any other materials or information disclosed by me or otherwise received pertaining to my NCAA eligibility

Outside Competition During the academic year, student-athletes may not participate on any outside team in any non-collegiate amateur competition. Exceptions for sports other than basketball:  Outside of declared playing and practice season during any official vacation period.  Competition as individual (“unattached”) ● ● ●

Cannot wear/use institutional apparel; Cannot receive expenses from the institution; and Cannot receive instruction from an institution’s coach.

ALL EXCEPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY Daniel L Talley, Director of Compliance

Seasons of Eligibility 10 semesters to play in 8 If you play 1 minute of 1 game, you have used a season of eligibility If you practice or compete at any point following the first permissible intercollegiate contest  Exceptions Participation in Non-Traditional Segment only Medical Hardship If you don’t meet one of the exceptions, you have used a season of competition.

Seasons of Eligibility Exceptions Non-Championship Segment Participation:  In baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball to permit a student-athlete to engage in outside competition during the institution’s non championship segment without using a season of competition, provided the student-athlete is academically eligible at the beginning of the academic year.

Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions

Medical Hardship

A student-athlete may be granted an additional year of competition by the conference or the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for reasons of “hardship.” Hardship is defined as an incapacity resulting from an injury or illness that has occurred under all of the following conditions:

Seasons of Eligibility Exceptions  (a) The season-ending injury or illness occurs before the completion of the first half of the traditional playing season;  (b) The injury or illness results in an incapacity to compete for the remainder of that playing season; and  (c) The injury or illness occurs when the studentathlete has not participated in more than a number equivalent to one-third of the maximum number of dates of competition plus one contest or date.

Amateurism You are ineligible in a sport if you ever:  Accept pay, or promise of pay,  Agree orally or in writing to compete in professional athletics,  Compete on any professional athletics team,  Use athletics skill for pay,

Awards & Benefits Extra Benefits

You may not accept anything that is not available to the general student body or the general public! Special arrangements and benefits apply to you AND your friends and relatives. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Transportation  Food  Clothing  Course supplies not covered via scholarship  Financial loan  Drinks and Cover (Admission) to clubs and/or Events 

Awards & Benefits Extra Benefits Unadvertised Discounts Receipt of unadvertised discounts not available to the general public is considered an impermissible extra benefit. Any discount must be advertised and available to the general public.

ASK IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY: Is it available to you because you are a student-athlete? OR Is it available TO ALL MUW STUDENTS determined on a basis unrelated to athletic ability?

Awards & Benefits Complimentary Admissions A student-athlete may not:

 Receive payment from any source for his or her complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value.  Sell or exchange his or her complimentary admissions for money or any item of value to anyone, including teammates or other studentathletes.

Countable Athletically Related Activities –Traditional Segment 20 hours/week 4 hours/day Day of competition = 3 hours 1 day off per week Travel day can be used as day off For fall and spring sports with a preseason, 16 units are calculated prior to the first date of competition to determine permissible practice opportunities

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Non Championship Segment All practice and competition shall be limited to a maximum of five weeks; (b) A maximum of 16 days of athletically related activity with not more than four days of athletically related activity in any one week shall be permitted; (c) Any athletically related activity (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) by any member of the applicable team shall constitute the use of a day; (d) One date of competition may occur and shall be counted as one of the 16 permissible days of athletically related activity; and (e) A maximum of eight hours of athletically related activity may occur on the one date of competition for all participants. Further, competition activity on the one date must be included in the eight-hour maximum and is also limited to the following:

Examples of Countable vs. Noncountable Activities

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Voluntary Workouts To be considered “voluntary” and not count in your maximum practice/competition hours, the following conditions must be met:

Student-athletes and coaching staff may not engage in athletically related activities outside the declared playing season. What does it mean to be volun-TARY, and not volun-TOLD? o o o o

No reporting back to coaching staff. Must be initiated only by the student-athlete. No recording attendance. No penalties or incentives based on participation.

Countable Athletically Related Activities – Playing and Practice Seasons **Coaches are required to report your weekly hours to the compliance director.** Each report must include a student-athlete’s signature! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your team’s countable hours (in-season or out-of-season) or voluntary activities, please contact the Compliance Office.

Sports Wagering Violations include:  Accepting a bet or placing a bet for anything of value (e.g., food, clothes, money)  Providing inside information NCAA PENALTIES: FIRST OFFENSE = Ineligible for at least one year and a loss of at least one season of competition! SECOND OFFENSE = Permanent loss of eligibility in all sports! Examples of impermissible gambling include: Fantasy Leagues, Super Bowl Pools, NCAA Tournament Pools/Brackets

Financial Aid – Athletic Scholarships  

Not Permissible in Division III Any institutional aid that is available to all students is available to the student-athlete

Financial assistance other than from those you are legally dependent needs to be immediately reported to the Compliance Office. Examples may include, but are not limited to: community scholarships, alumni scholarships, and any institutional aid. Failure to report financial aid could cost you your eligibility!

Financial Aid – Employment Compensation…  Cannot be given just for being a student-athlete,  Can only be given for work actually performed, AND  Can only be at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services.

Academic Aid •As a student, YOU ARE responsible for knowing the G.P.A. requirement for the Academic Awards received. •G.P.A. requirements vary by award. •The Athletic Department does not cover lost academic aid. •The Athletic Department does not cover lost academic aid.

Academics Eligibility Requirements

Student-athletes must meet all academic eligibility requirements of the NCAA, Conference, and The W.

Academic Awareness Owls Academic Support & Individual Success Designed to monitor the academic progress of our studentathletes.  1) new student-athletes  2) anyone with an overall GPA of 2.5 or below  3) students who received below a 2.0 in their previous semester  Student Support Staff will be engaged in enabling your growth as a student athlete.

Academics POTENTIAL PENALTIES FOR BELOW INSTITUTIONAL STANDARD IN ACADEMICS:

1. 2. 3.

Suspension from Practices and/or Games Additional Study Hall Hours Mandatory Tutoring

Academics – Eligibility Requirements All student-athletes must: Be enrolled full-time

● Minimum of 12 hours per semester *Note: You will be immediately ineligible if you drop below Full Time status ● See an academic advisor prior to making any course changes ● Meet with YOUR HEAD COACH, prior to dropping a course (Registrar will not drop you without approval)

Exception to full-time enrollment

If you require less than 12 hours to graduate in either the fall or spring semester, you must: ● Have Degree Audit provide documentation to be enrolled in less than 12 hours prior to first day of class.

Academics – Eligibility Requirements All student-athletes must successfully maintain and complete the University requirements to remain in academic good standing to be eligible for practice and competition. The athletic department does not determine eligibility.

Academics – Eligibility Requirements You must be in “Good Academic Standing” at ALL times!

Good Academic Standing =

2.0 Undergraduate GPA / 3.0 Graduate GPA & Satisfactory Progress Toward Degree

Academics – Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to compete here at The W, you must:

1. Maintain a 2.0 Undergraduate Institutional Cumulative GPA & Graduate 3.0 GPA 2. Earn 12 credits per full-time semester

Academics – Missed Class Time From time to time, student-athletes will miss class time due to their participation in University sanctioned activities. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to make up any class work missed in a timely manner. Practice is NOT an excuse to miss class! Each student-athlete will have a “Class Excusal Form” indicating the following: Date and Time of Contest Site of Contest Leave Time from University Expected Return Time

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – S.A.A.C. To make our Athletic Programs stronger by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic teams in the community that will promote a positive image of Owls Athletics. Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Department and the Athletic Director. Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C D3 WEEK

S.A.A.C Food Drive

STUDENT-ATHLETE

HANDBOOK

I hereby acknowledge that I have received the link to the Owls Athletics Student-Athlete Manual and acknowledge my obligation to know and observe the rules and regulations included therein. I certify that my answers are complete, correct and I understand that ANY FALSE OR INCOMPLETE STATEMENTS IN THIS HISTORICAL FORM/REPORT MAY MAKE ME INELIGIBLE FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION and /or any athletically related financial aid at MUW. If any of the information I have supplied in this report changes during the year, I agree to notify the compliance office as soon as possible. Student-Athlete’s Signature: ______________________ Date:_______/________/_________

http://www.owlsathletics.com Click the “Student-Athletes” Tab at the top Click “Current Student-Athletes”

Welcome to the OWLS Family!

APPENDIX B

June 29, 2022 VIA EMAIL

President Nora Miller Mississippi University for Women 1100 College Street Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Dear President Miller:

I am delighted to inform you that during its June 21-22, 2022, meeting, the NCAA Division III Membership Committee took action to advance the Mississippi University for Women into year three of the provisional membership process effective September 1, 2022. The committee confirmed that your institution has fulfilled all requirements for provisional membership in the 2021-22 academic year.

In its review of your annual reporting, the committee provided feedback to assist your institution as you continue through the membership process. Specifically, the committee noted the following: 1. The overall quality of the annual report was far superior to the report from 2021. It was thorough, well-designed and represented an institution prepared to move to the third, and final year, of the provisional membership process.

2. The report provided evidence of support and engagement of athletics by upper administration and the broader campus community. The committee noted this is vital for sustained success.

3. Sports sponsorship minimums were met for 2021-22 despite challenges. Opportunities for enhancement: •

The committee encourages the institution to continue to grow roster sizes and expand the number of scheduled dates of competition. This will help to ensure compliance with sports sponsorship minimums moving forward.

As part of the provisional education program, the committee requests that the Mississippi University for Women participate in a videoconference during year three of the provisional process. The purpose of this conference is to provide feedback related to your institution’s annual report and to answer any compliance or process-related questions that your institution has developed over the past year

President Nora Miller June 29, 2022 Page No. 2 _________

Additional information about this videoconference will be sent to your institution at a later date, including a technology logistics checklist. However, in order to secure a date during the 2022 fall term, please complete the attached form and return it not later than July 29, 2022. We anticipate the videoconference will take approximately two and one-half hours. When selecting a date, please keep in mind the following individuals may be required to attend all, or specific portions, of the videoconference:

1. Director of athletics;

2. Senior woman administrator;

3. Faculty athletics representative;

4. Student-athlete advisory committee representative; 5. Individual to whom athletics reports to; 6. Financial aid representative; and

7. Admissions office representative.

As president, you are also encouraged to attend portions of the videoconference as appropriate. The itinerary for your institution’s year-three videoconference will be provided at a later date. The NCAA staff member conducting your videoconference will contact you in the coming weeks to review logistics. At the conclusion of your third year of provisional membership, you will be asked to again submit an annual report. This report must be received by the NCAA national office not later than June 1, 2023. At that time, the committee will make a determination regarding your membership status for the 2023-24 academic year.

Click here to go to the Membership Page and under the Provisional and Reclassifying Resources you will find the calendar of activities which include timelines for the Provisional/Reclassifying Education Program.

Thus, the following attendance requirements apply to programming at the 2023 NCAA Convention January 11-14, 2023, in San Antonio. 1. The New Member Education Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional); and

2. The NCAA Division III Business Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional).

President Nora Miller June 29, 2022 Page No. 3 _________

Additionally, the director of athletics and the individual with compliance oversight must attend the 2023 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. The date for the 2023 Regional Rules Seminar will be in May 16-18, 2023, and it will be held in-person in Indianapolis. As additional details about the 2023 RRS become available, information will be provided to the membership via the RRS webpage, on LSDBi and other communication platforms. Please contact me at the NCAA national office if you have any questions or comments. Again, congratulations on your admission to year three of the provisional membership process and we wish you all the best. Sincerely,

Tiffany Alford Assistant Director of Academic and Membership Affairs Team Lead, Division III Provisional/Reclassifying Membership Process Eric Hartung Associate Director of Division III NCAA Division III Membership Committee, primary liaison TA/EMH:jn

Attachment

cc: Jennifer Claybrook Chad Murphy Daniel Talley Selected NCAA Staff Members

AGENDA National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Year-Three Provisional Member Videoconference Mississippi University for Women

Microsoft Teams Meeting

October 6, 2022 9 a.m. Eastern time

Administrative Session: (9 to 11 a.m. Eastern time) [Required attendees: Director of athletics; senior woman administrator; faculty athletics representative; student-athlete advisory committee representative(s), individual to whom athletics reports, financial aid representative and admissions office representative.] [Additional preferred attendees: President, as appropriate, and compliance athletics administrator.] 1.

NCAA Division III hot topics and updates. (Eric Hartung)

2.

NCAA Division III Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG) and annual report feedback and guidance. [Supplement No. 1] (Hartung)

3.

Year-three requirements and expectations. [Supplement No. 2] (Tiffany Alford)

4.

NCAA Division III Rules Test.

5.

Sports-Sponsorship requirement reminders.

6.

Specific topics for your institution.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Session: (11 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time) [Required attendees: director of athletics; senior woman administrator; student-athlete advisory committee representative(s).] •

Institutional student-athlete advisory committee implementation and mission.

a.

Successes.

b.

Challenges.

Adjournment.

NCAA/08.17.2022/TA:jn

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

June 29, 2022 VIA EMAIL

President Nora Miller Mississippi University for Women 1100 College Street Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Dear President Miller:

I am delighted to inform you that during its June 21-22, 2022, meeting, the NCAA Division III Membership Committee took action to advance the Mississippi University for Women into year three of the provisional membership process effective September 1, 2022. The committee confirmed that your institution has fulfilled all requirements for provisional membership in the 2021-22 academic year.

In its review of your annual reporting, the committee provided feedback to assist your institution as you continue through the membership process. Specifically, the committee noted the following: 1. The overall quality of the annual report was far superior to the report from 2021. It was thorough, well-designed and represented an institution prepared to move to the third, and final year, of the provisional membership process.

2. The report provided evidence of support and engagement of athletics by upper administration and the broader campus community. The committee noted this is vital for sustained success.

3. Sports sponsorship minimums were met for 2021-22 despite challenges. Opportunities for enhancement: •

The committee encourages the institution to continue to grow roster sizes and expand the number of scheduled dates of competition. This will help to ensure compliance with sports sponsorship minimums moving forward.

As part of the provisional education program, the committee requests that the Mississippi University for Women participate in a videoconference during year three of the provisional process. The purpose of this conference is to provide feedback related to your institution’s annual report and to answer any compliance or process-related questions that your institution has developed over the past year

President Nora Miller June 29, 2022 Page No. 2 _________

Additional information about this videoconference will be sent to your institution at a later date, including a technology logistics checklist. However, in order to secure a date during the 2022 fall term, please complete the attached form and return it not later than July 29, 2022. We anticipate the videoconference will take approximately two and one-half hours. When selecting a date, please keep in mind the following individuals may be required to attend all, or specific portions, of the videoconference:

1. Director of athletics;

2. Senior woman administrator;

3. Faculty athletics representative;

4. Student-athlete advisory committee representative; 5. Individual to whom athletics reports to; 6. Financial aid representative; and

7. Admissions office representative.

As president, you are also encouraged to attend portions of the videoconference as appropriate. The itinerary for your institution’s year-three videoconference will be provided at a later date. The NCAA staff member conducting your videoconference will contact you in the coming weeks to review logistics. At the conclusion of your third year of provisional membership, you will be asked to again submit an annual report. This report must be received by the NCAA national office not later than June 1, 2023. At that time, the committee will make a determination regarding your membership status for the 2023-24 academic year.

Click here to go to the Membership Page and under the Provisional and Reclassifying Resources you will find the calendar of activities which include timelines for the Provisional/Reclassifying Education Program.

Thus, the following attendance requirements apply to programming at the 2023 NCAA Convention January 11-14, 2023, in San Antonio. 1. The New Member Education Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional); and

2. The NCAA Division III Business Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional).

President Nora Miller June 29, 2022 Page No. 3 _________

Additionally, the director of athletics and the individual with compliance oversight must attend the 2023 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. The date for the 2023 Regional Rules Seminar will be in May 16-18, 2023, and it will be held in-person in Indianapolis. As additional details about the 2023 RRS become available, information will be provided to the membership via the RRS webpage, on LSDBi and other communication platforms. Please contact me at the NCAA national office if you have any questions or comments. Again, congratulations on your admission to year three of the provisional membership process and we wish you all the best. Sincerely,

Tiffany Alford Assistant Director of Academic and Membership Affairs Team Lead, Division III Provisional/Reclassifying Membership Process Eric Hartung Associate Director of Division III NCAA Division III Membership Committee, primary liaison TA/EMH:jn

Attachment

cc: Jennifer Claybrook Chad Murphy Daniel Talley Selected NCAA Staff Members

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Exploratory Period. January 15 prior to anticipated exploratory period (e.g., January 15, 2022; 2022-23 exploratory period): •

Submit the NCAA Division III exploratory period application, along with nonrefundable fee. (Note: The exploratory year fee is $1,000).

February prior to anticipated exploratory period: •

Receive notification of application status and NCAA Division III Membership Committee mentor assignment.

March/April: •

Register for NCAA Regional Rules Seminars, to be held in May or June (optional – see note on Page No. 2).

May 15 prior to anticipated exploratory period: •

If qualified, apply for waiver of exploratory period (optional).

September 1: •

Officially begin exploratory period.

September/October: •

Either: o

Attend new member orientation session in Indianapolis; or

o

Host exploratory visit by NCAA staff and membership committee member. (Note: The Division III Membership Committee shall determine whether an institution must attend an exploratory orientation at the NCAA national office or host a visit. Additionally, for an institution that has received an exploratory year waiver, the institution must both attend the new member orientation session in Indianapolis and host an exploratory visit by NCAA staff and a membership committee member during provisional year one.)

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 2 _________

November: •

Register for the NCAA Convention.

January: •

Attend the NCAA Convention. o

Chancellor or president and director of athletics are both required to attend the Division III Issues Forum, Division III New Member Session, as well as the Division III Business Session. The institution’s senior woman administrator, athletics diversity and inclusion designee, faculty athletics representative, and athletics direct report are strongly encouraged to attend the NCAA Convention as well.

January 15: •

Submit the NCAA Division III provisional and reclassifying membership application.

February: •

Receive notification of application status.

May/June: •

Attend Regional Rules Seminars. (Note: Optional for purposes of the Division III exploratory period.)

General: •

Following new member orientation session, conduct check-ins at least quarterly with assigned membership committee mentor.

•

Review the NCAA Division III Monthly Update.

Provisional/Reclassifying – Year One. August/September: •

Use required NCAA compliance forms.

•

Administer NCAA Division III rules test.

•

Utilize NCAA Learning Portal educational resources (optional).

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 3 _________

September 1: •

Officially begin provisional or reclassifying membership process.

•

Pay remainder of nonrefundable fee, plus Division III annual membership dues. (Note: The new membership fee is $39,000 and the Division III annual dues are $2,000. These fees are determined by the Division III Membership Committee and approved by the NCAA Division III Management Council.)

September/October: •

Host Year-One visit by NCAA staff and membership committee member. (Note: For institutions that attended the new member orientation session at the national office during exploratory period.)

•

Attend new member orientation at NCAA national office and conduct videoconference. (Note: For institutions that hosted exploratory visit by NCAA staff and membership committee member during exploratory period.)

November: •

Register for the NCAA Convention.

January: •

Attend the Convention. Chancellor or president and director of athletics are both required to attend the Division III Issues Forum, Division III New Member Session, as well as the Division III Business Session. The institution’s senior woman administrator, athletics diversity and inclusion designee, faculty athletics representative, and athletics direct report are strongly encouraged to attend the NCAA Convention as well.

February: •

Begin working on Year-One annual report and NCAA Division III Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG).

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 4 _________

March/April: •

Register for NCAA Regional Rules Seminars to be held in May or June.

April 29: •

Submit Year-One annual report to membership committee mentor for review and feedback.

May/June: •

Attend Regional Rules Seminars. o

Director of athletics (required).

o

Individual with compliance oversight (required).

June 1: •

•

Submit completed Year-One annual report, including: o

Annual report;

o

Annual report confirmation sheet with all signatures;

o

Annual report checklist;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for men’s sports;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for women’s sports; and

o

Individual sports participant worksheet for all individual sports and both genders.

Submit completed NCAA athletics program assessment. Submit completed Division III ISSG. Note: this submission is a comprehensive athletics program assessment. In later years, institutions will only be required to provide updates to this assessment.

Mid-June: •

Receive Year-One annual report feedback and notification of Year-Two membership status.

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 5 _________

General: •

Conduct at least quarterly check-ins with assigned membership committee mentor and review the NCAA Division III Monthly Update.

•

Review NCAA Division III coaches portal.

•

Conduct regular Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings.

•

Complete and submit Sports Sponsorship and Demographics Form.

•

Complete and submit Sexual Violence Attestation.

•

Faculty athletics representative attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three. *

•

Senior woman administrator attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three. **

•

Athletics diversity and inclusion designee attends NCAA Inclusion Forum once during provisional or reclassifying membership. ***

Provisional/Reclassifying – Year Two. August/September: •

Use required NCAA compliance forms.

•

Administer NCAA Division III rules test.

•

Utilize NCAA Learning Portal educational resources (optional).

September 1: •

Officially begin Year Two of provisional or reclassifying membership.

•

Pay Division III annual membership dues.

September-November: •

Participate in Year-Two videoconference with NCAA staff.

•

Review and update NCAA athletics program assessment.

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 6 _________

November: •

Register for the NCAA Convention.

January: •

Attend the NCAA Convention. o

Chancellor or president (optional) and director of athletics (required) attend the Division III Issues Forum, Division III New Member Session, as well as the Division III Business Session. The institution’s senior woman administrator, athletics diversity and inclusion designee, faculty athletics representative, and athletics direct report are strongly encouraged to attend the NCAA Convention as well. Note: Chancellor or president attendance is required during Year-Two if the institution is reclassifying from Divisions I or II, received a waiver of the exploratory period or if the institution has experienced a change in presidential leadership. ****

February: •

Begin working on Year-Two annual report.

March/April: •

Participate in Year-Two financial aid videoconference with NCAA staff – now applicable for all Year-Two provisional and reclassifying institutions.

•

Register for NCAA Regional Rules Seminars to be held in May or June.

April 29: •

Submit Year-Two annual report to membership committee mentor for review and feedback.

May/June: •

Attend Regional Rules Seminars. o

Director of athletics (required).

o

Individual with compliance oversight (required).

June 1: •

Submit completed Year-Two annual report, including:

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 7 _________

o

Annual report;

o

Annual report confirmation sheet with all signatures;

o

Annual report checklist;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for men’s sports;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for women’s sports;

o

individual sports participant worksheet for all individual sports and both genders;

o

Updates on all substantive changes within NCAA athletics program assessment;

o

Updates on all substantive changes within Division III ISSG.

Mid-June: •

Receive Year-Two annual report feedback and notification of Year-Three membership status.

General: •

Conduct at least quarterly check-ins with assigned membership committee mentor.

•

Review the NCAA Division III Monthly Update.

•

Review NCAA Division III coaches portal.

•

Conduct regular Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings.

•

Complete and submit Sports Sponsorship and Demographics Form; and

•

Complete and submit Sexual Violence Attestation.

•

Faculty athletics representative attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three; *

•

Senior woman administrator attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three; ** Athletics diversity and inclusion designee attends NCAA Inclusion Forum once during provisional or reclassifying membership. ***

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 8 _________

Provisional/Reclassifying – Year Three. August/September: •

Use required NCAA compliance forms.

•

Administer NCAA Division III rules test.

•

Utilize NCAA Learning Portal educational resources (optional).

September 1: •

Officially begin Year Three of provisional or reclassifying membership.

•

Pay Division III annual membership dues.

September-November: •

Participate in Year-Three videoconference with NCAA staff. Review and update NCAA athletics program assessment.

November: •

Register for the NCAA Convention.

January: •

Attend the NCAA Convention. o

Chancellor or president (optional) and director of athletics (required) attend the Division III Issues Forum, Division III New Member Session, as well as the Division III Business Session. The institution’s senior woman administrator, athletics diversity and inclusion designee, faculty athletics representative, and athletics direct report are strongly encouraged to attend the NCAA Convention as well. Note: Chancellor or president attendance is required during Year Three if the institution has experienced a change in presidential leadership.

February: •

Begin working on Year-Three annual report.

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 9 _________

March/April: •

Participate in Year-Three financial aid videoconference with NCAA staff (if applicable).

•

Register for NCAA Regional Rules Seminars to be held in May or June.

April 29: •

Submit Year-Three annual report to membership committee mentor for review and feedback.

May/June: •

Attend Regional Rules Seminars. o

Director of athletics (required).

o

Individual with compliance oversight (required).

June 1: •

Submit completed Year-Three annual report, including: o

Annual report;

o

Annual report confirmation sheet with all signatures;

o

Annual report checklist;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for men’s sports;

o

Sports-sponsorship summary report for women’s sports;

o

Individual sports participant worksheet for all individual sports and both genders;

o

Updates on all substantive changes within NCAA athletics program assessment;

o

Updates on all substantive changes within NCAA Division III ISSG.

Mid-June: •

Receive Year-Three annual report feedback and notification of active membership status.

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities (Detailed by Program Class Year) 2022-23 Academic Year Page No. 10 _________

General: •

Conduct quarterly check-ins with assigned membership committee mentor.

•

Review the NCAA Division III Monthly Update.

•

Review NCAA Division III coaches portal.

•

Conduct regular Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings. Complete and submit Sports Sponsorship and Demographics Form;

•

Complete and submit Sexual Violence Attestation.

•

Faculty athletics representative attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three. *

•

Senior woman administrator attends professional development event prior to June 1 of Year Three. **

•

Athletics diversity and inclusion designee attends NCAA Inclusion Forum once during provisional or reclassifying membership. ***

Active Membership September 1: •

Officially begin Division III active membership.

NCAA Division III New Member Calendar of Activities * The faculty athletics representative (FAR) at a provisional or reclassifying institution is required to attend at least one professional development seminar or Convention prior to June 1 of Year Three of the membership process. Attendance must be documented in the Year-Three annual report. An institution has the liberty to determine when it is most appropriate for the FAR to engage in one of the following events (or an event preapproved by the membership committee): •

Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) annual meeting;

•

NCAA Convention; or

•

NCAA Regional Rules Seminars.

** The senior woman administrator (SWA) at a provisional or reclassifying institution is required to attend at least one professional development seminar or Convention prior to June 1 of Year Three of the membership process. Attendance must be documented in the year-three annual report. An institution has the liberty to determine when it is most appropriate for the SWA to engage in one of the following events (or an event preapproved by the membership committee): •

Women Leaders in College Sports National Convention;

•

Women Leaders in College Sports Institutes;

•

NCAA Convention;

•

NCAA Regional Rules Seminars;

•

NCAA Inclusion Forum; or

•

NCAA Leadership Symposium.

*** The athletics diversity and inclusion designee at a provisional or reclassifying institution must attend the NCAA Inclusion Forum at least once during the membership process. Attendance must be documented in an annual report. An institution has the liberty to determine which senior-level administrator shall attend the event. **** While presidential attendance is recommended for all years of the new member process, in light of the demands that face institutional chancellors and presidents, presidential Convention attendance is required only during the first two years of the membership process (exploratory year and provisional year one, provisional years one and two for those institutions that receive a waiver of the exploratory year, or for all reclassifying, years one and two) and during any subsequent year in which the institution has new presidential leadership. The required attendance during the first two years shall include attendance at the following Convention sessions: The Division III New Member Session, the Division III Issues Forum and the Division III Business Session.

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Dear President Miller: I am delighted to inform you that during its June 21-22, 2022, meeting, the NCAA Division III Membership Committee took action to advance the Mississippi University for Women into year three of the provisional membership process effective September 1, 2022. The committee confirmed that your institution has fulfilled all requirements for provisional membership in the 2021-22 academic year. In its review of your annual reporting, the committee provided feedback to assist your institution as you continue through the membership process. Specifically, the committee noted the following: 1. The overall quality of the annual report was far superior to the report from 2021. It was thorough, well-designed and represented an institution prepared to move to the third, and final year, of the provisional membership process. a. We were and are grateful for the guidance and support we have been given throughout this process. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to provide documentation, as well as appropriate answers and explanations. We are excited about our NCAA Division III membership and are happy to provide any additional documentation if needed. 2. The report provided evidence of support and engagement of athletics by upper administration and the broader campus community. The committee noted this is vital for sustained success. a. The Mississippi University for Women works collaboratively and effectively together. Our campus has taken an active role during this transition to do all we can to provide a broad student-athlete experience in an ethical and caring manner. We know this engagement and commitment will continue. Our campus is committed to striving for excellence in all facets. 3. Sports sponsorship minimums were met for 2021-22 despite challenges. a. We have met the minimum requirements for 2022-2023. While, we do not necessarily need indoor and outdoor track and field for minimum requirements, we do believe that this is an opportunity we need to continue to invest. With the hiring of our full-time assistant coach for men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams we believe our rosters for each team will continue to see increase. We are taking the time needed to support, assess and implement plans to produce successful outcomes. Opportunities for enhancement: The committee encourages the institution to continue to grow roster sizes and expand the number of scheduled dates of competition. This will help to ensure compliance with sports sponsorship minimums moving forward.

•

We continue to evaluate the ideal roster sizes for each team; however, we believe we have a good understanding of appropriate roster sizes for each sport and what it takes to provide a worthwhile student-athlete experience.

As part of the provisional education program, the committee requests that the Mississippi University for Women participate in a videoconference during year three of the provisional process. The purpose of this conference is to provide feedback related to your institution’s annual report and to answer any compliance or process-related questions that your institution has developed over the past year • We participated in this requirement with the following people listed below attending the event, as well. Additional information about this videoconference will be sent to your institution at a later date, including a technology logistics checklist. However, in order to secure a date during the 2022 fall term, please complete the attached form and return it not later than July 29, 2022. We anticipate the videoconference will take approximately two and one-half hours. When selecting a date, please keep in mind the following individuals may be required to attend all, or specific portions, of the videoconference: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Director of athletics; Senior woman administrator; Faculty athletics representative; Student-athlete advisory committee representative; Individual to whom athletics reports to; Financial aid representative; and Admissions office representative.

As president, you are also encouraged to attend portions of the videoconference as appropriate. The itinerary for your institution’s year-three videoconference will be provided at a later date. The NCAA staff member conducting your videoconference will contact you in the coming weeks to review logistics. At the conclusion of your third year of provisional membership, you will be asked to again submit an annual report. This report must be received by the NCAA national office not later than June 1, 2023. At that time, the committee will make a determination regarding your membership status for the 2023-24 academic year. • This has been submitted. Click here to go to the Membership Page and under the Provisional and Reclassifying Resources you will find the calendar of activities which include timelines for the Provisional/Reclassifying Education Program.

Thus, the following attendance requirements apply to programming at the 2023 NCAA Convention January 11-14, 2023, in San Antonio. 1. The New Member Education Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional); and 2. The NCAA Division III Business Session (director of athletics is required, and president is optional). •

The President, the director of athletics, compliance director and faculty athletics representative attended all of these required sessions, as well as our St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) meeting and many educational sessions.

Additionally, the director of athletics and the individual with compliance oversight must attend the 2023 NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. The date for the 2023 Regional Rules Seminar will be in May 16-18, 2023, and it will be held in-person in Indianapolis. As additional details about the 2023 RRS become available, information will be provided to the membership via the RRS webpage, on LSDBi and other communication platforms. •

The director of athletics, compliance director and faculty athletics representative attended all of these required sessions.

Please contact me at the NCAA national office if you have any questions or comments. Again, congratulations on your admission to year three of the provisional membership process and we wish you all the best. • We appreciate the opportunity and hope this report and the documentation represents the passion, hard work and commitment we have for NCAA Division III. Thank you all for all you do.

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GUIDING THE OWLS:

DEDRICK BURNETT 3rd season

Dedrick Burnett joined The W staff prior to the 2019-20 season and serves as the head coach for the Owls’ cross country and track & field programs. Burnett began as the assistant coach for The W’s cross country and track & field programs, ascending to the head coach position for both in 2020-21. In 2019-20, he helped coach the Owls men’s cross country team to its first USCAA Cross Country Championship appearance. In 2021-22, Burnett’s cross country teams each sent two members to the USCAA championship meet. Five members of his squads earned spots on their respective USCAA All-Academic Team in cross country. In track and field, the Owl women finished second and the men sixth in the USCAA championship meet. Five members of the track & field teams were also USCAA All-Academic selections. Prior to coming to The W, Burnett, spent seven years in Jackson, Miss., as the graduate assistant coach at Jackson State University and a volunteer coach with the Mississippi Trackstars summer track club for youth athletes.

dburnett1@muw.edu

HANNAH WHITE 1st season

hmwhite1@muw.edu

As a student-athlete at Jackson State, Burnett competed in the decathlon, 800-meter run, 400 hurdles, long jump, pole vault, and threw the javelin. His coaches best described him as a “Swiss Army Knife” because he was able to compete in so many events. He was a three-time all-conference performer indoors seasons and four-time all-conference honoree outdoors. Burnett is a native of Mobile, Ala., where he attended John L. LeFlore High School graduating with an Advanced Honor Diploma in 2006. He later attended JSU and graduated with his B.S. in health, physical education, and recreation administration in 2012. Hannah White became the first-ever full-time assistant coach for men’s and women’s cross country, as well as track and field, in 2022-23. White, most recently was a graduate assistant for NCAA Division I Jackson State University. White attended Hamilton High School in Houston, where she was a dual-sport athlete participating in basketball and track. She still holds the HHS discus record and was also a member of the 2016 6A State Champion team for girls basketball. After high school, White attended Ottawa University-Arizona for one year, where she participated in basketball and track. As a freshman at OU-A, White set the record for women’s shot put, discus, and hammer throw, and was a three-time NCCAA AllAmerican. White then transferred to Jackson State University (fall of 2018), where she continued her track & field career. At JSU, White was a five-time Southwest Athletic Conference champion and a five-time SWAC runner-up in the throws. She set the SWAC record for the indoor shot put. White was a twotime NCAA Woman of the Year nominee and SWAC’s 2021 Woman of the Year. White earned a bachelor of science degree in recreation administration from Jackson State in the spring of 2021, graduating summa cum laude. She is, currently, completing her master’s degree in sports management from JSU.

Giving back to the community and campus is at the core of The W cross country / track & field mission. Recently, the Owls worked the counter at the local Chick-fil-A to benefit the United Way campaign.

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APPENDIX C

Date Meeting 6/29/2022 Mentor Communication- Email with Monique McLean 9/29/2022 Mentor Zoom Meeting- Monique McLean 10/06/2022 NCAA Videoconference including our Mentor-Monique McLean (December 2022) with outreach to Dr. Kim Fierke (January 2023- mentor) 11/8/2022 Mentor Zoom Meeting with Monique McLean 11/30/2022 Mentor Zoom Meeting schedule, but cancelled due to death of my husband- Email Communication-Occurred 12/18/2022 Mentor Zoom Meeting schedule, but cancelled due to death of my husband- Email Communication Occurred 1/13/2023 Mentor In-Person at the NCAA Convention & New Member Education Session with Monique McLean 1/31/2023 Mentor Zoom Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke 2/28/2023 Mentor Phone Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke 3/28/2023 Mentor Phone Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke 4/25/2023 Mentor Zoom Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke 5/08/2023 Mentor Phone Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke 5/24/2023 If needed- Mentor Meeting- Dr. Kim Fierke

Examples of topics & discussions throughout the year Athletic Director and NCAA Mentor • • • • • • •

• • •

• • •

Strategies for completing and utilizing the Athletics Program Assessment Strategies for utilizing information from the APA to impact Year 3 Report Cross Campus Collaborations-how to engage colleagues and departments Submission of any NCAA reports or additional reports-Compliance with completing the rules test, EADA, NCAA Financial Report NCAA Convention Structure of meetings and how to make them most effective SAAC Meetings, DIII Week, overall engagement o Covered- Rules, legislation, team for teams, SAAC DIII Week o Creation and implementation of the Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming o Finalizing the events for the DIII Week Athletic Department Meetings: ideas and important information ADID- Glen Halbert- DEI Framework-Identifying opportunities already provided; creating a survey for our campus, identifying plan forward FAR- Updates-including his attendance to the FAR Institute and FARA Annual Meeting, NCAA Convention, NCAA Inclusion Forum and NCAA Rules Seminar; Student Success Center- Utilizing early alerts, faculty, advisors, navigators, etc Compliance Director- Roster & Grade checks; practices and playing logs, etc Academic successes with 150 with 3.0 or better; 48 with 4.0 and 94 with 3.5-3.99 Athletic successes

Personnel: •

Offer has been accepted-awaiting background check-full time assistant for the m soccer coach

Community outreach and service •

Volunteer work- led the campaign for the University's United Way Campaign

APPENDIX D

Date

Meeting

8/24/2022 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 9/21/2022 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 10/27/2022 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 11/17/2022 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 1/27/2023 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 2/12/2023 SAAC Informal Meeting 2/24/2023 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 3/21/2023 SAAC Informal Meeting 3/28/2023 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A 4/10-16/2023 Participation in NCAA Division III Week 4/27/2022 SAAC Business Session Meeting- Director of Athletics, Compliance, FAR, S-A

SAAC Meeting February 24, 2023 • Welcome: Halee Hensley • Compliance Corner: Daniel Talley o In a 7 day period you have to get a day off and it can be a travel day • FAR Update: Dr. Chad Murphy – Review of the academic calendar and important upcoming dates and Reminders of when to register for classes

•

University, NCAA and Athletic Department Updates: Jennifer Claybrook o Status of Name Change: Please follow this link to watch the video update on the name change process: https://www.muw.edu/name/ o Working Diligently on the YEAR 3 Report o Friday, February 24- Tennis competed today and will compete tomorrow at 10 a.m.; Softball Alumni game starts at Noon with recognition in between games and a dinner following the double header and softball rounds out the series on Sunday. o Baseball @ Covenant was winning 3-1 with bases loaded when rain postponed the game o Men’s Basketball is tied for most wins in the regular season (Volleyball, as well) and is awaiting the USCAA Bid on Sunday, March 5th with playoffs March 13-16…

o Homecoming: March 30- April 2, 2023 with Inaugural Hall of Fame at 5:30 p.m. in Pohl Gym: Complete Schedule: https://longblueline.muw.edu/events/homecoming2023/schedule o NCAA Division III Week – Monday, April 10- Sunday, April 16 Schedule ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Monday April 10th: Meet and Greet / Pancake fundraiser Tuesday April 11th: Baseball Game and Fundraiser for Disaster Relief Wednesday April 12th: Loafs of fishes volunteering Thursday April 13th: Thankful Thursday Friday April 14th: Softball Game and Fundraiser for Disaster Relief Saturday April 15th: Why DIII Video Sunday April 16th: Sunday Funday with Kickball

o OWLS GOLF OUTING (Golf Cart Sponsorships, Hole Sponsorships, Prizes, Foursomes, 20 teams in the morning and 20 in the afternoonFriday, June 2) o Reminder to keep up with the Intramural Calendar o Campus Recreation: https://web1.muw.edu/recreation and Rec Fitness Classes- Free for Students, Staff and Facultyhttps://web1.muw.edu/recreation/fitness/recfitness ▪ ▪ ▪

Days and hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 6am – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 – 6pm *Pool Hours of operation: M-W-F, 7 am – 10am & 4 pm – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 5pm *As of 2/21/2022 – hours will incrementally be increased in phases based on Lifeguard availability as per Glen Halbert

• • •

o Student Athlete Satisfaction Survey ▪ (should be out after March 1… probably the week of March 6… trying to send out two weeks after season. • I would like to for the SAAC to develop a short survey and/or provide questions that they feel are important to ask preseason; during season; out of season; (it can be a short 5-10 question survey) SAAC President: Madison Crosby – No report Wrap up: Halee Hensley – setting the appropriate time and date for the next meeting If needed: Executive Committee Meeting

YOU are appreciated! As a part of the 2023 NCAA Division III Week observance – April 10-16, 2023 - Owls Athletics is once again celebrating “Thankful Thursday,” whereby our student-athletes have the opportunity to express their thanks to individuals who play an important part in their personal journey, as well as in that of The W Athletics as a whole. As the Mississippi University for Women Athletics Department is going through the final year (Year 3) in the process toward full membership in NCAA III, the value of our entire campus, community, and athletics family has never been more in focus to us. Our success – past, present, and future – is dependent on all of those in the Owls’ “sphere”…and that includes you!

-The W Athletics Department-

YOU are appreciated! As a part of the 2023 NCAA Division III Week observance – April 10-16, 2023 - Owls Athletics is once again celebrating “Thankful Thursday,” whereby our student-athletes have the opportunity to express their thanks to individuals who play an important part in their personal journey, as well as in that of The W Athletics as a whole. As the Mississippi University for Women Athletics Department is going through the final year (Year 3) in the process toward full membership in NCAA III, the value of our entire campus, community, and athletics family has never been more in focus to us. Our success – past, present, and future – is dependent on all of those in the Owls’ “sphere”…and that includes you!

-The W Athletics Department-

APPENDIX E

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Professor of Public Health Education, Faculty Athletic Representative

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60211 Hatley Road

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Amory

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Mississippi

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APPENDIX F

SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR 101

Are You Maximizing the SWA’s Impact?

This resource was written about institutional SWAs. Some information may be applicable to conference SWAs.

Open communication is critical to clarify expectations and optimize the SWA’s role. Athletics directors, SWAs, and conference office personnel should discuss the following topics and questions with each other, and include presidents/chancellors or athletics direct reports as appropriate.

1

Capitalize on Diverse Leadership Perspectives DISCUSSION POINTS:

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

■ What are the most significant priorities for athletics and

■ The AD and SWA collaborate to define the SWA’s

how is the SWA engaged in leading related initiatives? ■ How are the SWA’s strengths and interests leveraged

to provide leadership in the department? ■ How is the SWA engaged in senior-level discussions

and decision-making? ■ How is the SWA engaged in leadership opportunities

outside the athletics department (e.g., across campus, external community)?

leadership role and to manage critical departmental issues impacting men and women. ■ The SWA makes meaningful decisions on the

senior management team (e.g., budget oversight, sport supervision of men’s and women’s sports, external relations, key personnel decisions and strategic planning). ■ The SWA has time and access to information and

resources to fulfill the leadership role accompanying the designation. ■ The SWA’s job title reflects her administrative and

leadership responsibilities. ■ The SWA’s leadership impact and visibility extend

beyond the athletics department.

SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR 101: MAXIMIZING THE SWA’S IMPACT

2

Share Commitment to Equity and Well-Being DISCUSSION POINTS:

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

■ Which athletics department employees have specific

■ The responsibility for gender equity and diversity

responsibilities for gender equity, diversity and other advocacy work? Is this team appropriately diverse and inclusive? ■ Which athletics department employees have specific

responsibilities for student-athlete or staff well-being? Is this team appropriately diverse and inclusive?

oversight is shared across the athletics department, including senior management. ■ The responsibility for student-athlete and staff well-

being is shared across the athletics department, including senior management. ■ The AD and president/chancellor support SWA

engagement with issues and initiatives important to male and female student-athletes, coaches and staff.

3

Support Training and Mentoring Opportunities DISCUSSION POINTS:

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

■ What professional development resources and

■ The SWA receives training specific to this leadership

opportunities are available to the SWA? ■ How will the professional development advance the

SWA’s impact in her administrative position? ■ How is the SWA exposed to potential mentors and

encouraged to mentor others?

designation (e.g., navigating NCAA and conference committee service, grant opportunities, SWA networking, etc.). ■ The SWA engages in professional development

opportunities specific to her professional position. ■ Athletics department and conference leadership

support opportunities for SWAs to receive and provide mentoring.

4

Involve SWAs in Conference Governance DISCUSSION POINTS:

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

■ Do SWAs in the conference meet regularly? Does

■ Conference commissioners, ADs and SWAs collaborate

this group have a formal role in the conference governance structure?

to ensure that SWAs have clear and significant responsibilities in conference governance.

■ Do the SWA meeting agendas reflect the range of

■ Agendas for SWA meetings reflect the varied job

expertise of the SWAs in the conference? ■ How else are SWAs engaged in conference

committee service (e.g., sport committees, championships committee)?

5

responsibilities held by each SWA and address a wide range of conference issues. ■ SWAs participate on a variety of conference

committees.

Engage SWAs in National Issues DISCUSSION POINTS:

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

■ In what ways does senior leadership (AD, athletics

■ The SWA receives information and stays up to date on

direct report, president/chancellor) empower the SWA to pursue national leadership opportunities or exposure? ■ How is the SWA engaged in institutional discussions

about legislative issues or other national hot topics?

NCAA communications and important national issues. ■ The AD and president/chancellor support SWA

participation on national committees and attendance at national conferences. ■ The institution considers the perspective of the SWA

in its position or vote on national issues. NCAA is a trademark of National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Examples of opportunities the SWA is able to meet with various constituent groups- not a comprehensive list. DATE MEETING 8/1/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 8/8/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 8/8/2022 Small Group Meeting with University Counsel and others about NCAA BOG Sexual Violence Prevention 8/9/2022 Athletics Department Meeting with University Counsel- Title IX, Sexual Violence Prevention and NIL 8/10/2022 Individual Meeting with the President 8/11/2022 Student-Athlete Orientation 8/15/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 8/18/2022 University Counsel Title IX, Sexual Violence Prevention and NIL Presentation 8/22/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 8/22/2022 Hazing Prevention Meeting 8/28/2022 Athletics Department Meeting with FAR and ADID 8/29/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 9/2/2022 Administrative Council Meeting 9/6/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 9/6/2022 Athletic Department Meeting 9/8/2022 Crisis Action Team 9/9/2022 Individual Meeting with the President 9/12/2022 Meeting with AD and FAR 9/12/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 9/19/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 9/21/2022 Individual Meeting with the President 9/21/2022 SAAC Meeting 9/26/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 9/29/2022 Meeting with the NCAA Mentor 10/3/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 10/5/2022 Enrollment Management Taskforce Meeting 10/5/2022 University Name Listening Session 10/6/2022 NCAA Membership Videoconference 10/6/2022 Athletics Department Meeting 10/7/2022 Administrative Council Meeting 10/09-10/112022 Women Leaders in College Sports Convention 10/13/2022 Individual Meeting with the President 10/17/2022 President’s Cabinet Meeting 10/19/2022 Individual Meeting with ADID 10/20/2022 Individual Meeting with FAR 10/20/2022 Athletics Department Meeting 1/11/2023 NCAA Division III Education Session – Empowering the ADID in Athletics Departments and Conference Offices 1/20/2022 NCAA Education Session – Division III: Best Practices for Hiring and Retaining Administrators and Coaches of Color 1/20/2022 NCAA Education Session – Title IX and Athletics: Striving for Equity in Title IX’s 50th Year 1/24/2022 NCAA Education Session – Title IX and Athletics: Striving for Equity in Title IX’s 50th Year, Continued 1/24/2022 NCAA: New Member Education Session 1/25/2022 NCAA: Business Session 4/21-23/2023 NCAA Inclusion Forum 5/16-18/2023 NCAA Rules Seminar

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APPENDIX G

The W Athletics

Points Of Pride Sheet Apr. 3-9, 2023 (M-SU) Your weekly summary of Owls Athletics. If you see our student-athletes around campus, give them a “high-five”!

LEGEND:

WSOC= Women’s Soccer MSOC=Men’s Soccer VBALL=Volleyball VBALL Res.= Reserves Volleyball WGF=Women’s Golf MGF=Men’s Golf MTEN = Men’s Tennis WTEN=Women’s Tennis WXC=Women’s Cross Country MXC=Men’s Cross Country MBB=Men’s Basketball WBB=Women’s Basketball BASE=Baseball SOFT=Softball MTF= Men’s Track & Field WTF=Women’s Track & Field

(2)=doubleheader

All times listed as Central Time zone

**ALL DATES / TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS M

T

TH

Apr 3

Apr 4

Apr 6

WGF

at Williams Baptist Inv.

All Day

MGF

at Williams Baptist Inv.

All Day

WGF

at Williams Baptist Inv.

All Day

MGF

at Williams Baptist Inv.

All Day

WTEN

at Lane

1 p.m.

MTEN

at Lane

1 p.m.

SOFT

HOME vs STILLMAN (2)

2 p.m,

WTEN

at Huntingdon

2 p.m.

MTEN

at Huntingdon

2 p.m.

F

Apr 7

BASE

at Huntingdon

5 p.m.

S

Apr 8

WTF

at U of Mobile Invitational

All Day

MTF

at U of Mobile Invitational

All Day

BASE

at Huntingdon (2)

12 p.m.

THE WEEK-AFTER-NEXT EVENTS: T

Apr 11

WTEN

at Birmingham Southern

2 p.m.

MTEN

at Birmingham Southern

2 p.m.

BASE

HOME vs. MILLSAPS (Senior Day)

5 p.m.

W

Apr 12

SOFT

HOME vs. Tennessee-Southern (2)

3 p.m.

F

Apr 14

WTF

at Mississippi Valley State Invitational

All Day

MTF

at Mississippi Valley State Invitational

All Day

SOFT

HOME vs. MARYVILLE (2)

12 p.m.

S

Apr 15

BASE

at Emory (2)

11 a.m. CT

SU

Apr 16

BASE

at Emory

11 a.m. CT

SOFT

at Sewanee (2)

12 p.m.

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: W

Mar 29

SOFT

at Stillman (2)

l. 3-7; l. 2-10

SU

Apr 2

WTEN

HOME vs AGNES SCOTT

w. 6-3

NEWS & NOTES: *SAVE THE DATE: Baseball “Senior Day” is scheduled for TUESDAY, APRIL 11 at 5 p.m. (vs. Millsaps).

*SAVE THE DATE: Softball “Senior Day” is scheduled for TUESDAY, APRIL 25 at 2 p.m. (vs. Lane).

*SAVE THE DATE: The annual Owls Athletics Golf Outing will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 at the Elm Lake Golf Course. Register at: http://www.owlsathletics.com/owlsgolf

July 1, 2019

Dear Student Athlete, Prior to participating on a team at Mississippi University for Women, athletes must provide the Athletic Department with current address, emergency contacts, insurance, medical alert, completed physical, and health history information. To expedite this process Mississippi University for Women uses an online data entry system. To enter your information, visit www.swol123.net. The first time you visit the website you will need to enter your Mississippi University for Women email address and click Get Password. Your School ID is “Owls2019.” Please note that your athlete’s secondary address should be the address they will be staying at while they are enrolled at MUW whether it be an on-campus address or home address. If you cannot upload pictures of your insurance card(s) or the completed physical form, please have your athlete bring copies with them on athlete orientation day or submit them to myself or their coach as soon as possible.

Joining SportsWareOnLine Instruction Go to www.swol123.net . Scroll to the middle of the screen and click the Join SportsWare button. Enter your School ID You should have received a School ID from the athletic trainer. This is required to join the correct school. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email address and click the Send button.

Example

Your request to join SportsWare will then be sent to the Athletic Trainer for review.

Once your request is accepted you will receive an e-mail with the Subject “SportsWare request accepted”. Open the e-mail and click the www.swol123.net link to continue to SportsWareOnLin e.

Setting Your Password Instruction Go to www.swol123.net Enter your Email Address and click the Reset Password button.

Example

You will receive and e-mail with the Subject “SportsWareOnLine Password Request”. Open the e-mail and click on the link to reset your password. Enter your e-mail address, new password and click the Save button.

Updating Your Information Instruction Go to www.swol123.net

Example

Enter your Email Address and click the Login button. At the top of the page is the Menu Bar. My Info: Update your address, emergency contact and insurance information. Med History: Complete a Medical History questionnaire. Forms: View/complete required paperwork. Note: SportsWare will also display “You have ? forms to complete/download”. Print: Print My Info and Medical History data.

Thank you for your prompt help. If you have any questions, please contact the athletic department office or myself for assistance.

Sincerely, Jason Miller, Med.,ATC, LAT Head Athletic Trainer Mississippi University for Women Elite Physical Therapy athletictraining@muw.edu

Assumption of Risk, Acknowledgement & Release Agreement I hereby enter into this Agreement with the Mississippi University for Women as additional consideration, along with the payment of tuition and fees, for the privilege of participating MUW intercollegiate athletics. I understand that participation in athletic programs are potentially hazardous and can result in serious bodily injury, which may cause loss of limb, loss of sensory function (i.e. sight, hearing, etc.), permanent physical impairment, paralysis, and death. If I participate, then I assume and accept any and all risks associated with intercollegiate athletics. Due to the dangers of participating in intercollegiate athletics, I recognize the importance of following the MUW coaches’, team or referring physicians’, athletic trainers’, and strength/condition staffs’ instructions concerning playing techniques, conditioning, rehabilitation, and team rules. As a condition of participation, I agree to immediately report all injuries and/or illnesses to my Head Coach and the Athletic Training Staff. I agree to follow the recommendations of the team or referring physician and/or Athletic Training Staff regarding participation, injury management and rehabilitation. I understand that I must wear the proper equipment as dictated by the rules of the sport. I may also have to wear padding and/or braces as indicated by the team to referring physician and /or Athletic Training Staff. Failure to do so may put me at risk for further injury. Furthermore, I understand that the possibility of injury, including catastrophic injury, exists even though proper rules and techniques are followed to the fullest. I also understand that there are risks involved with traveling in connection with my participation in intercollegiate athletics. I hereby release and forever discharge MUW, its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or suits arising from any injury to my person or property as a result of my participation in MUW Athletics programs, including, but not limited to, injuries or damages arising from the use of facilities or equipment provided by MUW or its agents. This release of liability includes but is not limited to, claims based on the negligence equipment MUW, its officers, employees, and agents. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless MUW, its officers, employees, and agents, from any cost, expense, or liability arising from a claim asserted by me or on my behalf which is released by this Agreement. This release is binding on me and upon my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns. I agree that I am 18 years of age or older and I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it. I understand this Agreement is a binding contract which waives and releases legal rights I might otherwise have. As the parent or legal guardian of the student under the age of 18, I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it and accept the Agreement on behalf of myself and the student-athlete.

________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Printed Name

________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Signature (if over the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Printed Name

________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if Athlete is under the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

NCAA Compliance Statement Concerning Concussion Injury

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What is a concussion? A Concussion is a brain injury that: Is caused by a blow to the head or body. Can be caused from contact with another player, hitting a hard surface such as the ground, ice or floor, or being hit by a piece of equipment such as a bat, lacrosse stick, or field hockey ball. Can change the way your brain normally works. Can range from mild to severe. Presents itself differently for each athlete. Can occur during practice or competition in ANY sport. Can happen even if you do not lose consciousness.

How can I prevent a concussion? Basic steps you can take to protect yourself from concussion:  Do not initiate contact with your head or helmet. You can still get a concussion if you are wearing a helmet.  Avoid striking an opponent in the head. Undercutting, flying elbows, stepping on a head, checking an unprotected opponent, and sticks to the head all cause concussions.  Follow your athletic department’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport.  Practice good sportsmanship at all times.  Practice and perfect the skills of the sport.

What are symptoms of a Concussion? You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice some of the symptoms right away. Other symptoms can show up hours of days after the injury. Concussion symptoms include:  Amnesia  Confusion  Headache  Loss of consciousness  Balance problems or dizziness  Double/fuzzy vision  Sensitivity to light/noise  Nausea  Feeling sluggish, foggy, groggy  Feeling unusually irritable  Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays, facts, meeting times)  Slowed reaction time Exercise or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games may cause concussion symptoms (such as headache or tiredness) to reappear or get worse.

What should I do if I think I have a concussion? Don’t Hide it. Tell your athletic trainer or coach. Never ignore a blow to the head. Also, tell your athletic trainer and coach if one of your teammates might have a concussion. Sports have injury timeouts and player substitutions so that you can get checked out. Report it. Do not return to participation in a game, practice or other activity with symptoms. The sooner you get checked out, the sooner you may be able to return to play. Get checked out. Your team physician, athletic trainer, or health care professional can tell you if you have had a concussion and when you are cleared to return to play. A concussion can affect your ability to perform everyday activities, your reaction time, balance, sleep, and classroom performance. Take time to recover. If you have had a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have a repeat concussion. In rare cases, repeat concussions can cause permanent brain damage, and even death. Severe brain injury can change your whole life. For more information and resources, visit www.NCAA.org/health-safety and www.CDC.gov/Concussion

I affirm that I have read and fully understand the aforementioned facts about concussions. As a student-athlete at the Mississippi University for Women, I agree to immediately report all injuries and/or illnesses to the Head coach and Athletic Training staff, including any signs and/or symptoms of concussions. Student Athlete Printed Name ______________________________________ Student Athlete Signature

______________________________________

Date______________________

Parent/Guardian Printed Name _____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________ (If Student-Athlete is under 18 years of age, Parent/Guardian must also sign)

Date______________________

Student-Athlete Consent for Medical Treatment & Release of Medical Information I authorize the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Training staff, MUW counseling services, team or consulting physicians, and the athletic training staff, team or consulting physicians and other medical personnel at host schools to preform or initiate medical treatment as may be necessary for my health and welfare. This consent is effective with respect to injuries occurring during practice for, and participation in various athletic contests and events, as well as injuries occurring during transportation to and from such practice or contest sessions. This authorization includes preventative treatment, immediate first aid and emergency treatment, x-rays, physical exams, emergency surgery, physical therapy, hospitalization, follow-up care, and rehabilitation in the MUW Athletic Training Room. I consent for the MUW Athletic Training Staff or team or referring physicians to prohibit me from further participation in athletic practices or contests because of injury or an undue risk of harm. I authorize MUW and any health care provider to release to: MUW employees or agents (including administration, athletic training staff, team or consulting physicians, coaches, athletics compliance officer, or counseling staff); to my parent, legal guardian, or spouse; NCAA, and to any designee of the foregoing, any medical records or information which may have a bearing on my ability to safely participate in intercollegiate athletics at MUW. I authorize MUW to release to news media representatives general information regarding any injury or illness which I may have, if that injury of illness affects my ability to participate in MUW athletics programs. I agree that I am 18 years of age or older and I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it. I understand this Agreement is a binding contract which waives and releases legal rights I might otherwise have. As the parent or legal guardian of the student under the age of 18, I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it and accept the Agreement on behalf of myself and the student-athlete.

________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Printed Name

________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Signature (if over the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Printed Name

________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if Athlete is under the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

The Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department Health Insurance Information Student Athlete Information Last Name:

First Name:

MI:

Permanent Address:

City/State/Zip:

SS#:

DOB:

___M

____F

Prescription Medicine Card Information: Name of Individual Policy Holder:

Insurance Card Name:

Individual Policy Holder DOB:

Individual Policy Holder SSN:

Insurance Card Number:

RXPCN#:

RXGRP#:

RXBIN#:

Member Services Phone Number:

Insurance Company Address:

City/State/Zip:

Dental Insurance Card Information: Name of Individual Policy Holder:

Insurance Card Name:

Individual Policy Holder DOB:

Individual Policy Holder SSN:

Insurance Card Number:

Employer’s Name:

Insurance Company Address:

Employer’s Address Member Services Phone Number:

Vision Insurance Card Information: Name of Individual Policy Holder:

Insurance Card Name:

Individual Policy Holder DOB:

Individual Policy Holder SSN:

Insurance Card Number: Insurance Company Address:

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Employer’s Name:

Employer’s Address Member Services Phone Number:

The Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Athletics provide insurance for student-athletes with injuries occurring only when participating in the supervised and scheduled practice or competition of intercollegiate Athletics. MUW’s policy is considered “Excess” or “Secondary” to any other collectible group insurance benefits. Therefore, any claims for benefits must be first filed with the group insurance company providing coverage. Only after all available benefits have been exhausted MUW consider payment for any remaining balances. I hereby authorize MUW, hospitals, & physicians connected with or provided, to furnish information to insurance carriers concerning any illness, injury, & treatments & hereby assign to the party all payments for medical services rendered to the student-athlete. I agree to supply and & all information requested by my primary insurance &MUW in a timely manner. I hereby authorize MUW to secure & inspect copies of case history records, lab reports, diagnoses, x-rays, & secure treatment for me for any athletic injury/illness. (Must be cosigned by parent/guardian if student-athlete is less than 18 years of age). A photocopy of this authorization shall be deemed as effective and valid as the original.

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I agree to notify the MUW Athletic Training Department immediately upon any change in the above health insurance information. If I fail to do so, I fully understand that I will be responsible for any & all charges incurred. I understand that MUW will not be responsible for any pre-existing injuries, injuries that occur outside of designated supervised scheduled practices, any injuries unreported to the MUW Athletic Training Department that are seen by anyone other than an MUW Team Physician, and any second opinions after the athlete has been treated and has a plan of care by a MUW Team Physician.

____________________________________________________________ Policy Holder’s Signature

____________________________________ Date

____________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Signature (if under age 18)

____________________________________ Date

Student-Athlete Authorization/Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information for NCAA-Related Research Purposes

I, ____________________________ hereby authorize _____________________________________ Name of Student-Athlete Name of my Institution and its physicians, athletic trainers and health care personnel to disclose my protected health information including, without limitation, any information regarding any injury, illness, treatment or participation related to or affecting my training for and participation in intercollegiate athletics to the NCAA, and its designated employees, agents and/or contractors. I further authorize the NCAA to disclose, and/or use, such information as provided herein. I understand that my participation and protected health information may be disclosed to, and/or used by, the NCAA and authorized third parties to receive such information for the purpose of using injury, relevant illness and participation information collected from multiple student-athletes and institutions in a manner that does not identify myself or my school. The information is provided to NCAA committees, athletics conferences and individual schools, and NCAA-approved researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety rules and policy, and to study other sports medicine questions. Selected de-identified summary (aggregate) data also are made accessible to the general public as a service to further the general understanding of athletic injury patterns and help develop education on student-athlete health topics. I am making this authorization/consent voluntarily to release my health information otherwise protected by federal regulations under either the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1984 (Buckley Amendment). The NCAA and institution are not requiring this authorization/consent to be signed. I understand that while HIPAA regulations may not apply to NCAA use or disclosure of my injury/illness information, the NCAA is committed to protecting my privacy. I understand that my data will be stored securely within industry standards. This authorization/consent for transfer of protected health information expires 545 days from the date of my signature below, but I have the right to revoke it in writing at any time by sending written notification to the director of athletics at my institution. I understand that a revocation takes effect on its request date and does not affect any action taken prior to that date.

____________________________________ Printed Name of Student-Athlete

_____________________________________ Signature Date

If a student-athlete is under 18 years of age, parent/legal guardian is also required to sign this form.

____________________________________ Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian

NCAA/6_5_2017/dks

_____________________________________ Signature Date

Sickle Cell Trait Testing & Waiver Option

Please review the NCAA fact sheet on Sickle Cell Trait before signing this Waiver: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/health_safety/SickleCellTraitforSA.pdf

II.

III.

IV.

I. NCAA Legislative Council has recently passed a mandate requiring ALL student-athlete to. 1.) Show proof of a prior sickle cell test, 2.) Have a sickle cell test performed, or 3.) Sign a waiver releasing the University from liability if declining a sickle cell test. I understand I will not be able to participate in any MUW sponsored athletic activity until one of the three options is provided to the MUW Athletic Training Staff. I have read the sickle cell “Fact Sheet” and understand it is not a complete or exhaustive list of possible complications/issues. Further as a participant in this sport, I acknowledge the nature of the activity and the fact that not all of the stresses and hazards connected with the activity can be foreseen or prevented even though reasonable precautions are taken. I understand that I have the personal responsibility to follow the established safety rules and procedures set forth and established by the MUW coaching staff, athletic trainers, and physicians, for this condition/disease. Also, I understand that if I feel the risks associated with participating in this sport are too great, I can discontinue my participation at any time, and no longer be associated with this particular MUW program. I desire to play intercollegiate athletics for MUW, and in consideration of the University’s willingness to accept me as an intercollegiate team member, and the NCAA mandate that all NCAA Division III Student-Athletes have knowledge of their sickle cell trait status before the Student-Athlete participates in any intercollegiate athletics event, including strength and conditioning sessions, practices, competitions, etc. I understand that MUW strongly recommends all Student-Athletes undergo sickle cell trait testing prior to participation in any athletic activity. Sickle cell trait testing in the form of a blood test can be done by the Student-Athlete’s personal primary care physician. Any cost of testing is the sole responsibility of the student athlete. Mark ONLY one: _________ I know my sickle cell trait status and the results are attached. _________ I have been tested, but I do not know my results yet; I will submit results to MUW Athletic Training staff as soon as I receive them. _________ I do not know my sickle cell trait status and I do not wish to be tested. I hereby release and forever discharge Mississippi University for Women, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or suits on account of any loss or personal injury that might result from my declining Sickle Cell Trait Testing recommended by the NCAA and MUW. This release is binding on me and upon my heirs, personal representative, and assigns.

I, _____________________________ understand and acknowledge that the NCAA and MUW recommend that all student athletes have knowledge of their sickle cell trait status. Additionally, I have read and fully understand the aforementioned facts about sickle cell trait and sickle cell trait testing, and have received information on sickle cell trait. Recognizing that my true physical condition is dependent upon an accurate medical history and a full disclosure of any symptoms, complaints, prior injuries, ailments, and/or disabilities experienced, I hereby affirm that I have fully disclosed in writing any prior medical history and/or knowledge of sickle cell trait status to MUW Athletic Training Staff. I agree that I am 18 years of age or older and I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it. I understand this Agreement is a binding contract which waives and releases legal rights I might otherwise have. As the parent or legal guardian of the student under the age of 18, I have read this Agreement carefully before signing it and accept the Agreement on behalf of myself and the student-athlete.

________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Printed Name ________________________________________________________ Student Athlete Signature (if over the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Printed Name ________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if Athlete is under the age of 18)

__________________________________ Date

Exertional Heat Illness: Athletic Trainers are on the forefront of all types of injuries and illnesses in athletics. Part of this ability is to deal with weather conditions during athletic events and practices. In the Southeast, the most prevalent condition is Heat. During the summer and fall months especially, Exertional Heat Illnesses occur and involve all levels of competition. Examples of these types of illnesses are as follows: 1. Heat Cramps 2. Heat Syncope-Fainting 3. Heat Exhaustion 4. Exertional Heat Stroke 5. Exertional Heat Injury-No Central Nervous System involvement or Dysfunction The National Athletic Training Association Position Statement on Exertional Heat Illness states that “the prevention, recognition, and treatment of exertional heat illnesses are core components of the sports medicine services at all levels of sport.” Our level of care at the Mississippi University for Women has been expanded due to research and testing by our peers. This is evident in our new policy for checking core temperature. This method is the usage of rectal thermometer to read the temperature throughout the treatment. This method is found in multiple research studies to be the most practical, reliable, and valid means for assessing temperature in the field or athletic venue. Sports

Medicine Associations such as the National Athletic Trainers Association, American College of Sports Medicine, Korey Stringer Institute, and International Amateur Athletic Federation as well as two militaries the United States of America and Israel all use and advocate for this method of core temperature gathering. (Mazerolle, at. el., 2010)

Usage of the Rectal Thermometer: 1. During an exertional heat illness episode where the athlete is in distress. 2. Remove athlete from the playing field to some type of shaded area (Tent, Locker Room, Athletic Training Room, or Tree Shade.) 3. Drape over athlete for privacy. 4. Position athlete on their side with the top knee and hip flexed forward. 5. Clean Probe with alcohol and lubricate the probe. 6. Probe is plugged into the thermometer and turn it on. 7. Probe should be inserted no more than 10 centimeters or 4 inches. 8. Probe stays in for duration of the treatment. 9. Remove gently and clean for a duration of 10 hours.

This is in no shape, form, or fashion a way to invade the privacy of the student athlete. It is just another way the athletic training staff at the Mississippi University for Women is trying to keep them safe and out of harm’s way. This method of temperature gauging will only be used in extreme circumstances such as severe heat cramps and heat exhaustion and the possibility or instance of heat stroke. If you have any questions please call Jason Miller, Head Athletic Trainer, at 662-251-9749.

I, ___________________, authorize the use of rectal thermometers in situations that are of dire need for the health and safety of my son or daughter________________________ to administered by the athletic training staff at the Mississippi University for Women. _________________________ Parent or Guardian _________________________ Student Athlete

2019–2020 NCAA Primary Accident Insurance Summary The goal of the NCAA Group Basic Accident Medical Program is to empower institutions to control the expenses associated with athletic injuries through the implementation of effective practices. An important effective practice to consider is to require student-athletes to have primary insurance, but institutions have encountered difficulty in finding primary insurance that will cover athletic injuries. To this end, Mutual of Omaha offers a primary accident-only insurance plan for athletic-related injuries to assist institutions that require student-athletes to have other insurance to control costs.

Eligibility NCAA institutions purchasing the excess basic medical insurance coverage through Mutual of Omaha are eligible to purchase this coverage.

Plan Benefits The blanket primary accident program provides coverage while student-athletes are participating in covered athletic activities. A draft of the memorandum of coverage is available online.

Accident Medical Expense Maximum

Deductible

Benefit Period

$5,000 per Injury

$0 per Injury

104 weeks

Should a participating student-athlete have other coverage, payment of benefits will be coordinated accordingly.

Participation Requirements and Enrollment Process The plan is not available on a voluntary basis. Purchase of the coverage is mandatory for all intercollegiate studentathletes who have no primary insurance, or have a primary plan that specifically excludes intercollegiate athletic injuries (most student accident and sickness policies fall into this category). Note: IInstitutions should implement a well communicated primary insurance requirement to student-athletes and their parent/guardian. When implementing this requirement consider enrolling student-athletes with local/regional HMO or PPO plans that do not have providers near the institution; coverage through a “medical sharing” plan (unless the plan specifically includes intercollegiate athletics); or the primary insurance that is payor of last resort to all other plans (including by not limited to the military TriCare Program, Medicaid or other governmental administered insurance programs). The institution must enroll ALL uninsured intercollegiate student-athletes. This is done online through the NCAA Online Risk Manager. Additional student-athletes may be added any time during the year. Coverage is effective at 12:01 a.m. the date following enrollment and all policies expire on August 1, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. Each institution electing this coverage is issued a memorandum of coverage available through the NCAA Online Risk Manager.

Premium Premiums cannot be prorated based on date of enrollment or season end date. A partial refund may be issued if a participating student-athlete obtains alternate coverage or quits/does not make the team within two weeks of enrollment date.

Per Athlete Per Policy Year Low Risk Sports...................................................... $

475

Medium Risk Sports............................................... $

775

Football and Rugby................................................ $ 1,297

An invoice will be generated at time of enrollment and is due 30 days from the effective date of coverage or may be paid electronically via ACH or credit card. Low Risk: Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Crew or Rowing, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team & Mascots, Fencing, Golf, Rifle, Sailing, Squash, Student Managers, Student Trainers & Student Coaches, Swimming/Diving, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo. Medium Risk: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleaders, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track (Indoor & Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling.

Relation Insurance Services www.4studentathletes.com/ncaa Overland Park Office 9225 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 700, Overland Park, Kansas 66210 (800) 955-1991, ext. 5614 Salt Lake City Office 2180 South 1300 East, Suite 520, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 (800) 955-1991, ext. 2626

Program Partners include Relation Insurance Services American Specialty Mutual of Omaha Coverage is underwritten by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, 3300 Mutual of Omaha Plaza, Omaha, NE 68175

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Student Athlete,

At Mississippi University for Women, we strive as an athletics and athletic training department to provide the most elite care for our student athletes as possible. A prime example of this is our concussion baseline testing performed by BrainCheck. All athletes are required to sit down on the day of arrival and take a test on BrainCheck. This gives us information to go off of if there is ever a situation with a suspected head injury. This test will also be administered when a head injury occurs and will be compared to the previous baseline exam. With this the appropriate steps can be taken to insure the best possible care for the athlete. The reason for this letter is for you to go ahead and start the process for us and registering on BrainCheck before you come in August. So how is this done you may ask? It is really easy. First, go to: http://app.braincheck.com Second, the page that comes up will say welcome to BrainCheck Web App and just below it will say Sign In to BrainCheck and Click on New to BrainCheck? Get Started

Department of Athletics* Hogarth Student Center* 1100 College Street* MUW-559* Columbus, Ms. 39701* (662)329-7962* www.owlsathletics.com

SIGN

Department of Athletics* Hogarth Student Center* 1100 College Street* MUW-559* Columbus, Ms. 39701* (662)329-7962* www.owlsathletics.com

Third, once you click the get started prompt, you come to a screen that has two prompts: 1. Clinical 2. Individual Click on the Individual and it will send you to the next page.

Department of Athletics* Hogarth Student Center* 1100 College Street* MUW-559* Columbus, Ms. 39701* (662)329-7962* www.owlsathletics.com

Four, the next page you will come across is to select your program: 1. Memory 2. Sport Select sport to send you to the next page.

Department of Athletics* Hogarth Student Center* 1100 College Street* MUW-559* Columbus, Ms. 39701* (662)329-7962* www.owlsathletics.com

Fifth, and finally please create your account and send me the information listed so that we have it on file for future reference specifically for the baseline testing. My email address is athletictraining@muw.edu. Also if you have any questions please fill free to call me at (662) 251-9749.

Thank you,

Jason Miller, Med., ATC, LAT Head Athletic Trainer Mississippi University for Women Elite Physical Therapy Department of Athletics* Hogarth Student Center* 1100 College Street* MUW-559* Columbus, Ms. 39701* (662)329-7962* www.owlsathletics.com

Department of Athletics Athletic Training Manual ***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

Table of Contents Introduction to Athletic Training ......................................................................................................... 1 Purpose Statement .............................................................................................................................. 1 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................. 1 Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................. 1 Responsibilities of Athletic Training Staff ...........................................................................................12 Expectations of Interns and Student Workers ......................................................................................2 Athletic Training Room Guidelines ......................................................................................................3 Insurance and Drug Testing ...............................................................................................................4-6 Concussion Policy .............................................................................................................................7-8 Lightning Policy .................................................................................................................................9 Emergency Action Plan .................................................................................................................15-66 Emergency Personnel ........................................................................................................18-19 Roles of First Responder .......................................................................................................19 Emergency Communication ..................................................................................................20 Emergency Equipment ..........................................................................................................21 Individual Venue EAPs .....................................................................................................32-53 On-Field Emergency Protocol ................................................................................................54 MUW Police Emergency Procedures ..................................................................................5562 Mental Health Protocol .....................................................................................................63-66

Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................67

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Introduction of Athletic Training The Athletic Training Department at Mississippi University for Women strives to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment for student athletes. The most important aspect of Athletic Training is to provide a clean and safe athletic training facility in which the student athletes can prevent, rehabilitate, and through the direction of the staff treat injuries that will occur over their career at Mississippi University for Women. The Athletic Training Staff attempts to provide a trustworthy and open environment in which student athletes feel comfortable discussing their injuries with Certified Athletic Trainers and know that they will return to play as quickly and safely as possible. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide members of the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department with a comprehensive guide of policies and procedures, as well as emergency action protocols, to assist them in the maintenance of health, safety, and well-being of all student-athletes. This manual will also assist in the education of new staff members by giving them a resource to reference. The policies, procedures, and protocols outlined in this manual will serve as a guide for dealing with most medically related situations that may occur on a daily basis. This manual is an evolving manuscript that will be reviewed by the Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department each year. Modifications will be made to adapt to the ever-changing environment that exists within college athletics. Vision Statement The Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department strives to provide injury prevention, management, evaluation, and rehabilitation services to student-athletes. The Sports Medicine Department is committed to professional, quality care and an ongoing effort to provide the latest and most effective treatments for athletic injuries. It is also the vision of the Sports Medicine Department to be a complement to the mission of the university and athletic department. Mission Statement The top priority of the Sports Medicine Department at the Mississippi University for Women is the health and safety of the student-athlete. Our mission is to prevent, evaluate, and treat studentathletes’ injuries with the highest quality medical care in order to help them perform safely to their greatest potential. Responsibilities of Athletic Training Staff Head Athletic Trainer: The primary responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at Mississippi University for Women. Currently the Head Athletic Trainer provides practice and competition coverage for soccer, baseball, and golf in their respective seasons. Each injury sustained within those sports will be diagnosed, treated, referred (if necessary), and rehabilitated to the best of the ability of the athletic trainer with the utilized resources. The administrative duties at this time

2 include, but are not limited to: insurance policy coverage, injury claims, injury reports, pre-participation exam scheduling, physician relationships, sports scheduling and conflicts, oversight of assistant athletic trainer and athletic training interns, latest updates to injury software, and inner conference communication between athletic trainers. All non-traditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Assistant Athletic Trainer: The primary responsibility of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women. Currently the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides practice and competition coverage for volleyball, basketball, and softball in their respective seasons. The administrative duties at this time include, but are not limited to: pre-participation paperwork for all sports, injury reports, physician relationships, scheduling of student workers, and oversight of athletic training interns. All nontraditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Intern Athletic Trainer/Graduate Assistants (2): The primary responsibilities of the Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers at the Mississippi University for Women is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women. Currently the two Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers share responsibility for covering practice and competition coverage for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball, and tennis. Their administrative duties include injury reports for athletes within their sports and communication with the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers. All nontraditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Expectations of Interns and Student Workers Intern Athletic Trainer/ Graduate Assistants (2): At the Mississippi University for Women, Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers have high expectations due to a short-staffed Athletic Training Department. Interns or GA’s are responsible for at least one team per season and the associated injury prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, documentation, and treatment. They work under the direction of the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers. These Athletic Trainers have the flexibility to communicate about injuries with any supervisor in order to provide the most comprehensive treatment for each athlete and their injuries. The expectation of Interns in the Athletic Training Department is that they work a 10-month contract for 30 hours per week. Student Workers (2): Student workers in the Athletic Training Department are scheduled on a weekly basis due to class schedule and practice schedule changes. Some of the student workers are also student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women and work restricted hours during their competitive seasons. The roles of student workers include cleanliness of athletic training facilities and athletic training supplies, hydration at practices and games, check of water levels for visiting teams, and CPR first-aid training recommended.

3 Athletic Training Facility Guidelines

The athletic training facility is a health-care facility. Due to this it must be treated as such. General guidelines for student-athletes in the athletic training room include: 1. Shoes and backpacks are to be left in a designated area upon entering the athletic training facility 2. No food or open cup beverages will be permitted 3. No beverages on electrical modality carts 4. Respect athletic trainers, student workers, and other student athletes 5. No tobacco or alcohol products will be tolerated 6. Athletes are not to treat themselves and must discuss all treatments with a Certified Athletic Trainer 7. Athletes must show up for rehabilitation appointments 8. Profanity and other derogatory or abusive language will not be tolerated 9. If a student-athlete is not receiving treatment or being taped they will be asked to leave 10. Minimum dress of shirt and shorts is required before receiving treatment 11. All student athletes are required to sign the daily treatment log prior to receiving treatment 12. No More than 10 people in the athletic training facility at a time. 13. Everyone must wear a mask while in the athletic training room unless you are performing exercises that require physical activity.

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Insurance Policy and Procedures INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES All student-athletes are covered under MUW Excess Insurance, which is a secondary policy that allows for medical benefits otherwise not covered under a primary insurance plan. In order to be eligible for this secondary pol-icy, the injury or accident must have been a direct result of participating in MUW Athletics. Student-athletes that do not have primary insurance will be required to purchase the school provided athletic injury policy. The Athletic Department does not cover this expense. For primary insurance policies, the minimum deductible is set at $2,500. Any individual deductibles higher ($2,501 or more) will be required to purchase the school provided primary athletic injury policy Following an injury: ● ●

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The injury must be reported within 24 hours of its occurrence and the Athletic Trainer must fill out the proper Athletics Injury/Incident Report Claim Form The student-athlete will then need to fill out and sign and date the claim form completely (including sections filled out by parents if the student athlete is younger than age 18) The form is then sent directly to all necessary parties for processing The Explanation of Benefits form (EOB) that the primary insurance company sends to the student or doctor should then be forwarded to Sterling Risk for processing along with copies of all bills. The original claim form is kept in the student-athlete’s individual file in the Sports Medicine Office

Note: The duties regarding submission of these bills rests with the injured student. The sports medicine department will provide assistance if needed. Prior to the official start and following the official conclusion of supervised team practice and/or competition students ARE NOT covered by MUW Athletic Insurance. Therefore, students will be responsible for their own health care for the treatment of injuries that occur outside the official, approved athletic season and outside of official, supervised athletic activities. For any questions or problems, contact the Sports Medicine Department.

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Drug Testing Policy DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING The NCAA is now mandating that every Division III Sponsored Sport be subject to yearround drug testing. This means that student-athletes representing MUW may be randomly selected to drug testing administered by the National Center for Drug Free Sport, the official administrator for the NCAA’s drug- testing program during the course of each academic year, whether that sport is in season or not. If and when the NCAA notifies us of testing dates, we must have the selected student(s) tested. A list of banned substances is provided in your initial NCAA paperwork - please note that this list does not include some of the “street drugs” that are also banned. As set forth in NCAA bylaw 31.2.3, a student-athlete who tests positive for a banned substance, SHALL BE DECLARED INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN POSTSEASON AND REGULAR SEASON COMPETITION. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENT WILL BE CHARGED WITH THE LOSS OF A MINIMUM OF ONE SEASON OF COMPETITION IN ALL SPORTS AND SHALL REMAIN INELIGIBLE FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE TIME OF THE TEST AND MUST HAVE THEIR ELIGIBILITY RESTORED BY THE NCAA. STUDENTS ON SCHOLARSHIP ARE SUBJECT TO THE LOSS OF SCHOLARSHIP AID AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM DURING THIS TIME. **In addition, the MUW Athletic Department has decided to adopt a proactive approach to the NCAA drug-testing program. Effective immediately, MUW will perform unannounced, random institutional drug testing of all student-athletes’ year round. MUW has chosen The National Center for Drug Free Sport as the Third-Party Administrator of their Drug Education and Testing Program in addition to serving as the official administrator for the NCAA. A student-athlete is considered to be 20 acting as a representative of MUW Athletics during any time the student-athlete is a team member. This includes the entire academic year plus the summer session if the team is training or the student is attending summer classes. It should be noted that this period, of course, includes any in-season trips or travel away from campus and also includes the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances while the individual is not involved in activities specific to the team and whether or not the student is of legal drinking age. Disciplinary penalties for violation of University and departmental policies will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis but can include suspension, cancellation and/or reduction of athletic aid or dismissal. If you have any questions regarding this, contact the Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainers, or your coach. NCAA Banned-Drug Classes 2021-22: The NCAA list of banned-drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA Executive Committee. Contact NCAA education services or www.ncaa.org/health-safety for the current list. The term “related

6 compounds” comprises substances that are included in the class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substance belonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example. Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA banned substances. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not strictly regulate the supplement industry; there-fore purity and safety of nutritional/dietary supplements cannot be guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug test. The use of supplements is at the student-athlete’s own risk. Student-athletes should contact their institution’s team physician or athletic trainer for further information.

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Concussion Policy The NATA (National Athletic Training Association) states that a concussion can be defined as a trauma induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. Concussions occur from forces applied directly or indirectly to the skull that result in rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain. The athletic trainers at the Mississippi University of Women work under the direct supervision of a team physician who consults to manage all concussions that are sustained by a Mississippi University of Women student athlete. 1. All Mississippi University of Women student-athletes will be informed of the dangers of a concussion at the pre-participation health screen performed prior to their first practice of each school year. Athletes are informed of the signs and symptoms of a concussion and the importance of sharing these symptoms with their athletic trainer when they occur. 2. Mississippi University of Women will require student-athletes to sign a statement in which student-athletes accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the sports medicine staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. During the review and signing process student-athletes will watch a NCAA video on concussions and be provided with educational material on concussions. 3. All Mississippi University of Women student-athletes who will compete in a sport will undergo baseline cognitive testing via the computerized BrainCheck test prior to sports will be required to undergo baseline testing prior to their first year of participation. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Baseball Basketball (Men and Women) Cross Country (Men and Women) Golf (Men and Women) Soccer (Men and Women) Softball Tennis (Men and Women) Track (Men and Women) Volleyball

4. When a student-athlete shows any signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, the athlete will be removed from practice or competition for further evaluation by the team physician or an ATC. 5. The responsibility of determining the presence of a concussion will be that of the team physician. In the event that the team physician is not present, the responsibility will pass to the ATC who is covering that practice or competition. 6. A student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion will be withheld from competition or practice and not return for the remainder of that day. 7. A student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion will be monitored for deterioration of sign or symptoms. Also, the student-athlete will be asked to retake the BrainCheck Test either the day of or after the suspected concussion occurred. Student-athletes will be provided with

8 home instructions upon discharge; preferably with a roommate or guardian who can help them to follow the instructions. 8. The athletic trainer will email all of the student athletes' professors to inform them that the athlete sustained a concussion and may require some accommodations regarding homework and tests in order to ensure that the athlete has the appropriate amount of time to rest in order to allow for complete healing prior to return to learn and return to play. 9. Student-athletes diagnosed with a concussion will be monitored via a symptom checklist daily. When a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion is found to be symptom free, he/she may commence the Return to Play Progression and retake of the BrainCheck test under the supervision of their athletic trainer. 10. The student-athlete must pass each step of the Return to Play Progression without a return of symptoms before progressing to the next step. At the onset of symptoms, the studentathlete should be removed from the protocol and allowed to rest. The same step will be repeated the next day if the student-athlete is symptom free at the time of testing. Stages should be separated by at least 24 hours. 11. Return to Play Progression •

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13. Final authority for return-to-play will be at the sole discretion of the team physician. The team physician may empower the athletic trainers to make the return-to-play decision. 14. The Mississippi University of Women Athletic Training staff will document the incident, evaluation, continued management, and clearance of the student-athlete with a concussion.

9 Lightning Policy Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered thunderstorm hazard experienced every year. As such, Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department has developed a policy to deal with the threat of thunderstorms or lightning in the area in order to protect all collegiate athletes, staff, and spectators. Sports medicine staff in collaboration with officials, coaches, and administration are empowered to have the unchallengeable authority to cancel or modify an activity for health and safety reasons. 1. Prior to covering any outdoor practice or competition, the athletic trainer on duty will check local weather reports and radar to note any potential storms or lightning that may enter the area. 2. Any storm within 15 miles of Mississippi University for Women campus will put the on duty athletic trainer on alert. The athletic trainer will alert coaches, officials, and game administrators that they are monitoring a potential storm. 3. The athletic trainer will work collaboratively with the game day administrator to determine that all athletic fields must be cleared when the lightning is shown to be within 8 miles of campus. NCAA and NATA recommend all outdoor activities be suspended for at least 30 minutes if thunder is heard. Acceptable methods of determining storm distance include: i. Sky Scan Hand Held Lightning Detector ii. Flash to Bang Method iii. Weather Underground Application 4. Officials have the authority to suspend any competition if they feel the situation has become unsafe for participants and spectators. 5. Once the determination to clear the fields has been made, individuals should make their way to one of the following safe shelters: a. All Mississippi University for Women student athletes, staff, and officials will evacuate to the Pohl Gymnasium if on campus. b. All spectators and visiting teams may evacuate to the Pohl Gymnasium or return to their cars, bus, or vans (with windows rolled up) if on campus. c. The following are not safe shelters: dugouts, portable press boxes, convertible/soft-top vehicles, club carts/golf carts d. If off campus at baseball or soccer the shelters will be explained later in the specific lightning policy for the venue. 6. A Mississippi University for Women administrator will be designated to be the “weather watcher”. Activities will be suspended until 30 minutes after the last strike of lightning is seen. If another strike occurs within 8 miles of campus, the 30-minute clock must restart. 7. Weather will continue to be monitored even after the decision to resume play has been made to ensure the safety of participants, staff, officials, and spectators. 8. At the 60th minute of the weather delay, Mississippi University for Women athletic trainers and administration in collaboration with visiting team officials will make a decision as to whether the competition is to be resumed, postponed, or suspended due to the weather threat.

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Heritage Academy – Baseball Field THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to the Indoor Facility right beside the baseball field. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Columbus Soccer Complex THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to the Concession and Restroom Facility located on the east side of the soccer field. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Don Usher Softball Field THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to Emma Ody Pohl Gymnasium and/or Stark Recreation Center on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Tennis Court THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to Emma Ody Pohl Gymnasium and/or Stark Recreation Center on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Pohl Gymnasium Severe Weather SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to a designated area in the gym away from windows on the bottom floor in the central part of the building. They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Table of Contents

16 Section 1: Emergency Action Plan 1. Introduction 2. Emergency Phone Numbers 3. Components of Emergency Action Plan a. Emergency Personnel b. Roles Within the Emergency Team c. Emergency Communication d. Emergency Equipment e. No Athletic Trainer Present 4. Management of Catastrophic Event 5. Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- CMT 6. Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- Coach 7. Guidelines: Emergency Injury/ Illness Event 8. Lightning Safety 9. AED Guidelines 10. Suspected Spinal Injury Policy 11. Heat Illness Protocol 12. Hot Weather Policy 13. Cold Injury Protocol 14. Cold Weather Policy 15. MUW Emergency Procedures 16. Mental Health Emergency Action Plan Section 2: Venues 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Stark Recreation Center Stark Weight Room Pohl Gymnasium Athletic Training Room Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse) Baseball Field Softball Field

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Emergency Numbers Medical Emergency………………………………………………………………………………….911 Sports Medicine Jason Miller (Head Athletic Trainer) Office: 662-329-6217 JeQuailia Huggins (Assistant Athletic Trainer) Office: 662-329-6217 MUW Health Center Office: 662-329-7289 Administration Jennifer Claybrook (Director of Athletics) Office: 631-329-7962 Buddy Foster (Assistant Athletics Director) Office: 662-329-6573 Dave Beyer (Director of Athletic Communications) Office: 662-329-6574

Cell: 662-251-9749 Cell: 662-295-9657

Cell: 706-402-8107 Cell: 618-579-4731 Cell: 630-418-2677

Security MUW- Campus Police Columbus Police

Office: 662-241-7777 Office: 662-244-3500

Athletic Training Rooms Athletic Training Room

Office:662-329-6217

Emergency Information Baptist Memorial Hospital 2520 N 5th St Columbus, MS 39705 662-244-1000

Introduction

MUW Health Center Eckford Hall Columbus, Ms. 39701 662-329-7289

18 The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to have a pre-designed strategy in place in the event an emergency should arise and the emergency action team needs to be activated. The emergency action team is made up of: Mississippi University for Women athletic personnel, emergency medical services and security personnel. It is essential that the athletic department’s EAP identifies the role of each member of the emergency action team in regards to communications, equipment, and protocols for each sporting venue.

Components of Emergency Action Plan Three main components of the emergency action plan: 1. Emergency Personnel 2. Emergency Communication 3. Emergency Equipment

Emergency Personnel The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers and athletic staff which may include, but not limited to: ● Certified Athletic Trainers ● Physicians ● Emergency Medical Technicians ● Coaches ● Managers ● Athletic Administration ● And, possibly, bystanders During intercollegiate athletic practice and competition (traditional season), the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine staff: ● Certified Athletic Trainer- with possible assistance from coaches/managers ● Team Physician- if available During intercollegiate athletic practice (non-traditional season), individual training sessions and weight lifting, the first responder to an emergency situation may be a member of the Athletic Department: ● Head Coach ● Assistant Coaches ● Other institutional personnel *Certified Athletic Trainers may not always be available to travel during the traditional season away competitions. A stocked medical kit and information on all athletes will be sent with the Head Coach if there is no Certified Athletic Trainer traveling with the team. Athletic Administrators, coaches and staff personnel responsible for game management are required to maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and the prevention of disease transmission (blood-borne pathogens) at all times. These requirements are in keeping with

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OSHA standards and Mississippi University for Women. Guidelines are also established in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook. Certification must be completed prior to assignment on the emergency action team.

Roles Within the Emergency Team The emergency action team’s role is to provide assistance to the ATC in the event of an emergency. Annual review and update of the EAP is conducted with all athletic personnel so that each member of the emergency action team is aware of their respective role. The following roles are included in the EAP: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Immediate care of the injured /ill athlete(s) Retrieval of emergency equipment Activation of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) Directing EMS to the scene

Description of the Four Roles 1. Immediate care of the injured/ill athlete: The minimal training required for coverage is First Aid, Adult CPR, Adult AED, and prevention of disease transmission. The designated personnel with these minimal requirements include the ATCs, coaches, administrators of game management, athletic personnel, and security. Acute care for the athlete should be provided by the most qualified individual on the scene; those with lower credentials should yield to those with more appropriate training. 2. Retrieval of emergency equipment: During a home game or practice where a MUW ATC is in attendance, the ATC will have a medical kit, the competing athletes’ emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED. Splints and crutches will either be on the sideline or easily accessible to the emergency action team. In the event, there is no ATC present, it is the responsibility of the coach to bring their assigned medical kit, emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED (if one is not accessible during the practice or game). It is the responsibility of each member of the emergency action team to know the location and function of all medical equipment. 3. Activation of the emergency medical system (EMS): Activation of the EMS should be done as soon as the situation is deemed as an emergency or life-threatening event. Anyone on the emergency team can make the call to activate EMS, however, the person chosen should stay calm under pressure and can communicate effectively over the phone. This person should be familiar with the location and address of the event.

Activating EMS Emergency transportation of an injured/ill athlete is provided via the EMS system by contacting the appropriate security and allowing their dispatch to contact EMS.

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Hello my name is __________. My phone number is_________. I am at the Mississippi University for Women ____________ on the ___________ field or court. Address of the campus: o Oakdale: 1100 College Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 o Columbus Soccer Park, 2535 Main Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 We have a male/female approximately _________ years of age. Give any details of the injured person’s condition. (body part, level of consciousness, bleeding, etc.) Condition of athlete and any first aid treatment initiated by first responder. Give directions for EMS entry to the athletic venue. Be the last person to hang up.

4. Directing EMS to the scene: A member of the emergency action team will be sent to a designated area and flag down the responding vehicle and escort them to the emergency situation. It is imperative that the coordinator for the event (practice or game) check that all pre-determined access roads and field entrances are clear and accessible. *A designated individual may provide transportation to a local emergency room or doctor for a non-life threatening injury/illness. Keep in mind that a member of the emergency action team (Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Trainer, etc.) may provide transportation to the emergency room only if adequate emergency coverage is maintained at the venue.

Emergency Communication ● All personnel within the emergency action team should have access to a telecommunication device. ● If radios are being utilized, they should be checked prior to each practice or competition. ● A backup system of communication should be in place if the primary line of communication fails. ● The most common method of communication is a cellular phone, but a landline/public phone can be utilized.

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● All necessary emergency equipment should be readily accessible at the site of the practice or competition. ● Personnel should be familiar and trained with the function and operation of all emergency devices. ● Emergency equipment should be checked regularly List of emergency equipment ▪ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ▪ Medical Kit ▪ Splint Bag ▪ Biohazard Supplies *All emergency equipment will be available in the Athletic Training Room at the site of the event if not present on field during practice/competition. Non-traditional practices will not be provided with emergency equipment; therefore, EMS should be called if an emergency situation arises without a sports medicine staff member on-site.

No Athletic Trainer Present Due to scheduling conflicts or shortage in ATC personnel, there may be a situation when an ATC will not be present. In a practice situation the coach, who is CPR/AED and First Aid certified, will have to assume the responsibility of the First Aid responder and provide the necessary care to stabilize the injury or illness. It is important to note that the coach must have a cell phone (to activate an emergency response), an AED, and a medical kit with emergency instruction sheet, and emergency contact information. In the situation where an ATC is not traveling, the host school will be contacted and notified that Mississippi University for Women will not be sending an Athletic Trainer. It will be the responsibility of the on-site Athletic Trainer to attend to the injured athlete. The MUW coach will provide medical information from the emergency contact sheets to the attending ATC as well as necessary supplies from the medical kit. In either case, whether practicing or traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer the coach must notify their assigned Athletic Trainer immediately. The coach along with an ATC (within 24 hours) needs to fill out an injury report.

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The emergency and catastrophic action plans should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel, along with CPR certification and/or recertification. These action plans ensure the best care for the athlete if an emergency situation arises.

Management of Catastrophic Event The definition of a catastrophic incident: The sudden death of a student-athlete, coach or staff member from any cause, or disabling and/or quality of life altering injuries. In the event of a catastrophic incident a catastrophic management team (CMT) will work collaboratively to officially communicate any and all information to family members, Mississippi University for Women personnel, teammates, coaches, staff and media. The team will consist of the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer, Senior Staff, Director of Communications, and Security. This team may select others to help facilitate fact finding specific to the incident. Follow the action plan below to ensure each member is called immediately and the proper steps are taken to collect all information, notify essential people, and initiate all support personnel. Immediate Actions for CMT ● The team physician, head athletic trainer, head coach, athletic director and/or a designee will immediately proceed to the medical facility (if applicable) to get all pertinent facts regarding the incident accurately. A catastrophic injury report form should be filled out (Appendix A). ● The CMT will notify the injured student-athletes family with pertinent information, if not present. All contact information is available on medical release form in the medical kit. ● Document all events, list all participants and witnesses, and obtain all medical records. Also, secure any or all available materials/equipment involved, including equipment of Student-Athletic and film, if available. ● Only members of CMT, or designated individuals, are to speak on the incident to family members, media, other staff members, student-athletes or coaches. No one else has clearance to speak about the event, including other Student-Athletes. Who is contacted by who? ● Director for Sports Medicine or Certified Athletic Trainer designee contacts: o Team physician, counseling center, insurance company and NCAA Catastrophic Injury Service Line and Insurance Carrier. ▪ Team physician communicates with any local medical personnel, hospital and/or medical facilities regarding the medical facts of event ● Senior administration staff contacts the University President, Legal Counsel, and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative ● Director of Athletic Communications contacts university public relations

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o The media will be notified by a representative from university public relations when all facts are known and a statement has been made by the CMT.

Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- CMT Student-Athlete sustains an injury requiring use of hospital

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Name of Student-Athlete Sport/Activity Type of Injury Phone number where you can be located Name of attending physician Name of hospital Phone number of hospital Emergency contact information which is found on medical release form:

Parents name Parents phone number Senior Administrative Staff Jennifer Claybrook Office: 662-329-7962 Buddy Foster Office: 662-329-6573

Sports Medicine Staff Jason Miller Cell: 662-251-9749

Jequailia Huggins Cell: 662-295-9657

Media Relations Office: 662-329-7119 Counseling Center

Cell: 706-402-8107

Office: 662-329-7748

Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- Coach Cell: 618-579-4731

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Certified Athletic Trainer Information which must be obtained and given in phone contact:

Name of Student-Athlete Sport/Activity Type of Injury Phone number where you can be located Name of attending physician Name of hospital Phone number of hospital Emergency contact information which is found on medical release form:

Parents name Parents phone number

Sports Medicine Staff Jason Miller Cell: 662-251-9749

Jequailia Huggins Cell: 662-295-9657

Media Relations Office: 662-329-7119 Counseling Center

Senior Administrative Staff Jennifer Claybrook Office: 662-329-7962 Buddy Foster Office: 662-329-6573

Office: 662-329-7748 Cell: 706-402-8107 Cell: 618-579-4731

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● Coaches should try to make themselves available to the sports medicine staff if help is needed. ● Coaches, players and non-medical personnel should not try to touch, move or roll an injured player. ● Players, parents, and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players ● Once the sports medicine staff, team physicians and/or EMS staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference.

Lightning Safety In the event, a situation arises where an outdoor evacuation of a venue is necessary: rain, thunder & lightning, etc. All spectators will exit the field swiftly, calmly, and they will seek shelter in their vehicles. If there is lightning, the decision to postpone play is the responsibility of the game administrator, athletic trainer and game officials. Whenever possible the ATC will have a sky scan lightning detector with them. In the event there is no sky scan on site the 30/30 rule will be in effect ● Count the seconds from the time the lightning is sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard ● By the time the monitor obtains a flash-to-bang of 30 seconds, all individuals should have left the site and reached a safe structure to location. ● Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear thunder to resume play. The coaches and athletic administrator, and facility coordinator must account for all athletes and support staff. It will be the responsibility of the facility coordinator and athletic administrator to make sure everyone knows where to seek shelter. (Announcements will be made).

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Please check all venue maps for locations of permanent AEDs. Again, remember practices or conditioning sessions not covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer. It is the responsibility of the coach to make sure an AED is readily accessible to them. For every home competition and practice covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer, there will be an AED on the sideline. 1. All personnel using the AED should be trained with the proper use and maintenance of the AED including: a. Safety precautions to utilize so the AED user does not jeopardize the safety of the patient, other persons or him/herself. b. Assessment of an unconscious person to determine if a cardiac arrest has occurred and if an AED needs to be utilized. c. Recognizing a shock has been given to the patient and that the AED is no longer charged. d. Assessing the post-shock status of the patient and determining if further use of the AED is required. e. Operations of the emergency medical services system and interactions with the emergency response team. f. The role of the user and coordination with the emergency response team with regards to CPR, defibrillation, basic life support and advanced life support. g. The responsibility of the user to continue care until a qualified medical professional arrives at the scene. 2. Ensure immediate access to 911. 3. Ensure a primary survey to evaluate consciousness, pulse and breathing while identifying another responder to get the AED and call 911.

Suspected Spinal Injury Policy Any athlete suspected of having a spinal cord injury should not be moved and should be managed as though a spinal cord injury has occurred. C-Spine in-line stabilization should be maintained. ● ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation), level of consciousness and neurological status should be assessed. If the airway is impaired, maintain c-spine in-line stabilization while using a modified jaw thrust. ● EMS should be activated. ● The athlete should not be moved until immobilized, unless it is essential to maintain ABC’s. If the athlete must be moved, the athlete should be placed in a supine position while maintaining spinal immobilization. ● While waiting for EMS to arrive, the first responder should maintain C-Spine immobilization.

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Any lacrosse athlete who is unconscious and is suspected of having an injury to the spine should have a clear airway to assure proper medical care. The equipment needed includes: ● Flat head screwdriver ● Phillips head screwdriver ● Battery operated screwdriver ● Charger ● Scissors ● Bag valve mask ● In the event that the face mask ● AED cannot be removed, the helmet will Procedure: be removed. ● The Athletic Trainer on site will o The athletic trainer will stabilize the head and C-Spine. stabilize the head and spine ● One coach will be designated to o A designated coach will retrieve the emergency equipment remove the helmet for facemask removal. ● One or two coaches will be *Screwdriver should be charged weekly designated to cut the chin straps and checked regularly to ensure it is and remove the face mask. working properly* ● If one coach is available: they will use the scissors to cut the chin strap, Facemask and helmet removal should be then start to unscrew the three (3) rehearsed yearly and the policy should be screws necessary to remove the face gone through with anyone who will be mask present at home lacrosse practices or o Top of helmet, above the competitions to ensure adequate training. forehead (1 screw) o Sides of helmet, by jaw (2 screws) ● If two coaches are available one will cut the chin strap while the other removes the top and side screw on their side, they will then pass the screw driver to the other coach to unscrew the last screw. ● The facemask will come off as a single unit. ● The athletic trainer or coach will then initiate CPR using a bag valve mask.

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Heat Illness Protocol Exercise in extreme heat may lead to serious life threatening conditions if precautions are not taken by the athlete, coach and athletic trainer. These conditions include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Cramps Signs and symptoms: ● Dehydration, thirst, sweating, painful muscle cramps and fatigue ● Pain that can be pinpointed to a location ● Cramps occur during or after intense workouts ● Athletes core temperature is elevated Treatment: ● Remove the athlete from exercise session, workout or practice and have them rest in the shade or airconditioned room ● Stretch, massage and knead the muscles that are cramping in a position where the muscle is fully extended ● Provide athlete with fluids ● Provide food high in salt content to replenish electrolyte content lost ● If heat cramps persist, use ice massage on affected muscle Return to Play: ● Once the athlete is rested and their fluids are replenished, they can usually return to the current exercise session at the discretion of the team physician or athletic trainer.

Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms: ● Fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness ● Pale skin, heavy sweating. Dehydration, sodium loss, irritability ● Decreased muscle coordination, decreased blood pressure, core body temperature between 98-104°F (97-103°F orally) Treatment: ● Move athlete to a cool/shaded area or air-conditioned room and remove excess clothing ● Elevate legs to promote venous return ● Cool athlete with fans, ice towels or ice bags ● Provide fluids for rehydration Athletes showing signs of heat exhaustion should respond quickly to treatment. If treatment does not work quickly, heat stroke should be considered.

Return to Play: ● Returning to play on the same day is not advised. An athlete should wait 24 hours before returning to play. Further medical clearance may be recommended to rule out other conditions.

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Heat Stroke Signs and Symptoms: ● Core body temperature greater than 104°F immediately post collapse and central nervous system dysfunction ● Irrational behavior, irritability, emotional instability ● Altered consciousness, coma, disorientation or dizziness ● Headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting ● Diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of muscle function/balance ● Collapse, staggering, feeling sluggish ● SWEATING STOPS ● Dehydration, dry mouth, thirst ● Rapid pulse, low blood pressure, quick breathing Treatment HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ● Remove all excess clothing and equipment ● Cool the athlete as quickly as possible within 30 minutes using a whole body ice water immersion (3538°F) ● Administer Rectal Thermometer ● If immersion is not possible, take athlete to cold shower or move to shaded, cool area and use rotating cold, wet towel to cover as much of the body as possible ● Maintain airway, breathing and circulation ● After cooling has been initiated, activate EMS ● Monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and CNS status Return to Play ● Athlete will need to obtain a medical clearance from physician stating they are asymptomatic and all lab tests are normal before returning to play ● The length of recovery time is dictated by the severity of the incident ● The athlete should avoid exercise for at least one week ● The athlete should then begin a return to play protocol under the supervision of a healthcare professional such as the Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician ● The return to play protocol can include: o Easy-to-moderate exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days before starting strenuous exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days. o Easy-to-moderate exercise in heat for several days followed by strenuous exercise in the heat for strenuous days.

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Hot Weather Policy The heat index is the “feels like” temperature. The chart below shows the health risks as temperature and relative humidity rise.

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Cold Injury Protocol Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms: Signs and symptoms of hypothermia will vary depending on the athlete and the severity of hypothermia. ● Oral or axillary body temperature below 95°F ● Clumsiness, loss of finger dexterity, slurred speech ● Confusion, memory loss ● Loss of consciousness, hyperventilation, decreased vital signs] Treatment: ● Determine if CPR and activation of EMS is necessary ● Move athlete to warm environment with shelter from the wind ● Remove any wet or damp clothing, then insulate with warm, dry clothing or blankets ● When rewarming, apply heat to trunk, axilla, chest and groin ● Provide fluids and food to maintain metabolism ● Continually monitor vital signs ● Avoid applying friction massage to tissues to decrease the likelihood of tissue injury if possible frostbite is present Return to Play Depending on the severity of the hypothermia, the athlete may be able to return to play during the same practice. Once the athlete is rested and their body temperature has returned to normal, they can usually return to play at the discretion of the athletic trainer or team physician. If the hypothermia is more severe, the athlete should sit out 24 hours. Following rest, the athlete will be put through a graduated return to play protocol.

Cold Weather Policy If the “feels like” temperature is 25°F or below, athletes and coaches can practice for 90 minutes straight. If the coach wants to practice beyond the 90-minute period, the athletes must return to a heated environment and rewarm for 20 minutes before returning to practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 15°F or below, practice will be limited to 60 minutes and the athletes must rewarm for 20 minutes at least once during practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 10°F of below, practice will be terminated and scheduled at a different day/time.

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SECTION 2: Venues Venue: Stark Recreation Center ● ●

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Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians Emergency Communication o Telephone in front of the room and in offices o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Crutches, first aid supplies Roles of First Responders o Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Activation of EMS ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide name, address, telephone number, number of individuals injured, condition of injured, first aid treatment, specific directions, other information as requested o Direction of EMS to scene ▪ Make sure all appropriate doors are open ▪ Designate an individual to flag down EMS and direct them to the scene ▪ Limit scene to first responders and move bystanders away from the area

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Venue: Stark Center Weight Room ●

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Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available) will be located in the Athletic Training Room Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Crutches, first aid supplies located in the Athletic Training Room Roles of First Responders o Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Activation of EMS ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide name, address, telephone number, number of individuals injured, condition of injured, first aid treatment, specific directions, other information as requested o Direction of EMS to scene ▪ Make sure all appropriate doors are open ▪ Designate an individual to flag down EMS and direct them to the scene ▪ Limit scene to first responders and move bystanders away from the area

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Venue: Pohl Gymnasium (VB, WBB, MBB & ALL) ● ● ●

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Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available) Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Crutches, first aid supplies First aid supplies (athletic trainer’s kit, biohazard bags, vacuum splints, crutches, immobilizers, and braces). The crutches, braces, and immobilizers can be found in the athletic training room located on the 2nd floor in the Pohl Gym Athletic Training Room. Epipens are located in the training room, or in the athletic trainer’s kit. The automatic defibrillator (AED) is located at the gym at all times. Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site o MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o Athletic Department Staff (B)/Coach (B)/ Student-Athlete (B)/Other Individual (B) ▪ Responder to “Flag down” EMS and Direct to the scene ▪ Make sure all gates, appropriate doors are open, direct EMS through the front entrance doors, to the elevator, and to the location of injured individuals. ▪ Limit the scene to first responders only Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue Venue Address o 521 11th Street South Columbus, MS 39701

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Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available) Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Splint Bag, Crutches, First Aid Supplies (athletic trainer’s kit, biohazard bags, vacuum splints, crutches, immobilizers, and braces). The crutches, braces, and immobilizers can be found in the athletic training room located on the 2nd floor in the Pohl Gym Athletic Training Room. Epipens are located in the training room, or in the athletic trainer’s kit. The automatic defibrillator (AED) is located at the gym at all times. Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site ● MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o

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Venue: Athletic Training Room Mississippi University for Women Pohl Gym-2nd Floor 521 11th Street South Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer) ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT ON THE FIELD AT COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: AT COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site ● MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o Athletic Department Staff (B)/Coach (B)/ Student-Athlete (B)/Other Individual (B) ▪ Responder to “Flag down” EMS and Direct to the scene ▪ Make sure all gates, appropriate doors are open, direct EMS through the front entrance doors, to the elevator, and to the location of injured individuals. ▪ Limit the scene to first responders only Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue Venue Address o 301 N. 3rd Street Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer) 301 N. 3rd Street Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Heritage Baseball Field ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT ON THE HERITAGE BASEBALL FIELD AT HERITAGE ACADEMY. (625 Magnolia Lane, Columbus, MS 39705). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site o MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o Athletic Department Staff (B)/Coach (B)/ Student-Athlete (B)/Other Individual (B) ▪ Responder to “Flag down” EMS and Direct to the scene ▪ Make sure all gates, appropriate doors are open, direct EMS through the front entrance doors, to the elevator, and to the location of injured individuals. ▪ Limit the scene to first responders only Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue Venue Address o 625 Magnolia Lane Columbus, MS 39705

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Venue: Don Usher Softball Field ● ● ● ●

Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available), athletic training student interns, and coaches Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Crutches, First Aid Supplies, Epipens located on site and in the MUW Athletic Training Room Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT THE DON USHER SOFTBALL FIELD AT the Mississippi University for Women. (At the corner of 15th Street South and South 7th Avenue). My cell number is:____________ ● ● ● ● ●

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Athletic Department Staff/Coach/ Student B ▪ Make sure all appropriate doors are open ▪ Designate an individual to flag down EMS and direct them to the scene ▪ Limit scene to first responders and move bystanders away from the area

Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue

Venue Address 1100 College Street At the corner of 15th St S and S 7th Ave Columbus, MS 39701

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT the Mississippi University for Women. (521 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701) ● Give EMS location of injured athlete: TENNIS COURTS AT the Mississippi University for Women. (521 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701) ● ● ● ● ●

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● MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student B ▪ Make sure all appropriate doors are open ▪ Designate an individual to flag down EMS and direct them to the scene ▪ Limit scene to first responders and move bystanders away from the area

● 521 11th Street South Columbus, MS 39701 (Directly behind Pohl Gym) ● Venue Map

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL ON THE TRACK AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD. (215 Hemlock St. Columbus, MS 39702). My cell number is:___ ● Give EMS location of injured individual: ON THE TRACK AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD. (215 Hemlock St. Columbus, MS 39702 ● ● ● ● ●

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On Field Emergency Protocol Guidelines to Use During a Serious On-Field Player Injury: These guidelines have been recommended for National Football League (NFL) officials and have been shared with NCAA championships staff. 1. Players and coaches should go to and remain in the bench area once medical assistance arrives. Adequate lines of vision between the medical staff and all available emergency personnel should be established and maintained. 2. Players, parents and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players. 3. Players or non-medical personnel should not touch, move or roll an injured player. 4. Players should not try to assist a teammate who is lying on the field (i.e., removing the helmet or chin strap, or attempting to assist breathing by elevating the waist). 5. Players should not pull an injured teammate or opponent from a pile-up. 6. Once the medical staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference. 7. Players and coaches should avoid dictating medical services to the athletic trainers or team physicians or taking up their time to perform such services.

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MUW Police Emergency Procedures MUW Police: 662-241-7777 MUW Facilities: 662-329-7396 Ambulance: 9-911 Fire Department: 9-911

Emergency Operations: Follow these procedures for the conditions described. Depending on circumstances, changes in the procedures may be announced by the university’s Incident Commander or the President. The Incident Commander is the Senior Vice President for Administration/CFO or designee in most situations.

Primary Emergency Procedures 1. 2. 3. 4.

Call MUW Police at 662-241-7777 or call 911. When in doubt, call 911. Give brief facts and stay on the line if requested. Alert those in your immediate area. Coordinate response with emergency officials. Follow instructions from emergency personnel or W-Alert announcements.

Media Relations/Authorized Spokesperson: Accurate information can mean life or death in an emergency. The university designates a single spokesperson to release timely facts as they are verified. Inaccurate information can cause confusion and potential harm to others. 1. Never speculate to friends, family, or the media about what is happening. You may not have all the facts. 2. Refer questions to the Executive Director of University Relations. 3. Designated spokespersons are: I. Executive Director of University Relations 662-242-3689 (cell, 24/7) II. University General Counsel 662-329-7104 (office)

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Smoke or Fire: 1. Call 911. 2. Pull the fire alarm. 3. Evacuate the building. a. Assist those with special needs. b. Close doors to prevent spread of smoke/fire. c. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. d. Move away from the building. 4. Call MUW Police 662-241-7777 5. Follow instructions from emergency responders.

Tornado/Severe Weather: TORNADO WATCH Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Remain alert. Monitor conditions. TORNADO WARNING A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Emergency procedures will begin. 1. Sirens will be activated by local emergency personnel. 2. A W-Alert will be issued. 3. Seek shelter immediately in an interior hallway or the lowest level of a building away from windows. You will be instructed to SHELTER IN PLACE. 4. Make sure students in classrooms are instructed about a safe place to shelter. 5. Secure laboratories. Shut off gas burners or equipment that could cause health/safety issues. 6. Stay sheltered until further instructions. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

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W-Alert (used primarily if immediate action is required for safety) MUW web page Social media (Facebook, Twitter) Voice-activated sirens MUW Police communications Also follow local media/weather channels for updates

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE/INDIVIDUAL WITH A WEAPON

1. If you see an individual carrying a weapon or witness an act of violence that threatens others on campus, report it immediately to MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. In case of a direct threat, building occupants should go to rooms that can be locked. Lock all doors and windows. Turn off lights. Close blinds. 3. Follow instructions from authorized emergency/law enforcement personnel. ACTIVE SHOOTER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Stay as calm as possible. Do not try drastic action. Don’t call attention to yourself. If you can escape the area safely, do so. If there is no chance to escape, lock doors and barricade yourself; hide behind a solid object. Silence cell phones, radios, TVs, or other noises. Turn off lights. Close blinds. One person should call 911 with a detailed description of the shooter and situation. Try to observe details that would help responders. 7. ONLY AS LAST RESORT, IF YOUR LIFE IS IN IMMINENT DANGER, SHOULD YOU CONFRONT THE SHOOTER. HOSTAGE SITUATION If you have observed a hostage taken: 1. Call MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Stay as calm as possible. Provide as much description as you can of the hostage-taker and situation. If you are part of the hostage situation: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Do what you are told without argument. Speak only when spoken to and only when necessary. Do not try to negotiate. Try to stay away from windows and doors, where law enforcement officers might enter.

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Bomb Threat THREAT RECEIVED BY PHONE AT AN OFFICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Try to get as much information as you can from the caller. [Refer to Bomb Threat Checklist in this booklet.] If someone else is in the office, develop a signal that alerts the person to listen in on the call. Take quick notes. What was the voice like? Was there background noise? Were there distinguishing details? Once you hang up, immediately call campus police: 662-241-7777. Prepare to evacuate the building.

THREATS RECEIVED BY MAIL OR E-MAIL 1. Do not throw away or delete any possible evidence. 2. Call MUW Police immediately: 662-241-7777.

BOMB THREAT INFORMATION CHECKLIST CALLER’S VOICE

QUESTIONS TO ASK

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When is the bomb to explode?

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Where is the bomb right now?

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What does it look like?

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What kind of bomb is it?

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What will cause it to explode?

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Did you place the bomb?

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Why? _________________

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What is your address?

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____Lisp

What is your name?

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Did the voice sound like someone?

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SUSPICIOUS MAIL OR PACKAGES If you receive a suspicious piece of mail or package on campus: 1. Immediately call MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Do NOT handle the suspicious article. Let emergency personnel decide how to handle it. 3. Anyone who has previously handled the suspicious article should be identified. They may need to be isolated. 4. The Incident Commander or MUW Police will determine the next steps.

DEMONSTRATIONS/DISORDERLY GATHERINGS Not all demonstrations are unlawful. They may be permissible if they: --Do not disrupt classwork or involve substantial disorder to campus --Do not invade the rights of others If a demonstration interferes with normal campus activities or is disruptive: 1. Call your supervisor and MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. The MUW Police will notify the Vice President for Student Affairs. 3. Remain in your office or classroom.

EARTHQUAKE While unlikely, there is a remote possibility of an earthquake in the region. If one occurs: CLASSROOM OR OFFICE 1. Shelter in place underneath a desk or table. 2. Stay away from windows, shelving, or large freestanding furniture such as partitions. 3. Use drop-and-cover technique. Drop to both knees, and with both hands behind your neck, bend forward and cover your face in arms. 4. If jackets or backpacks are nearby, use them for added protection. 5. Once the event is over, evacuate and move away from the building. OUTDOORS 1. Move to an open space away from buildings, power lines, lights poles, and trees. 2. Use drop-and-cover technique in an OPEN space.

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DRIVING 1. Stop the vehicle away from buildings, power lines, bridges, and overpasses. 2. Stay in your vehicle until the event is over. 3. Proceed with caution, avoiding downed power lines, or potentially damaged bridges or ramps. IN ALL SITUATIONS 1. Anticipate the aftershock. It will come. 2. Wait for instructions from emergency/law enforcement personnel. Evacuating Campus Buildings WHEN DO YOU EVACUATE? --When the fire alarm is sounded --When emergency or law enforcement personnel direct evacuation --When the Incident Commander/administrative personnel determine the need for evacuation WHAT IS THE EVACUATION PROCEDURE? 1. Faculty should bring the class attendance list. Leave the building in an orderly manner. Students should stay with their class and instructor. 2. Staff members should follow similar procedures. 3. Assist anyone with special needs; or notify emergency responders of special needs. 4. Once outside, all should convene in a central location. ONCE OUTSIDE, WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES? 1. Check class/staff rosters to be sure everyone has evacuated. 2. If someone remains in the building, notify the nearest emergency responder. 3. Classes/office staff should remain together until released by authorities. Emergency/law enforcement personnel must have access to continue to work the scene.

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FACILITY/BUILDING EMERGENCIES PERSON STUCK IN ELEVATOR 1. Turn on the elevator alarm or use the emergency phone 2. Call MUW Police: 662-241-7777 PLUMBING FAILURE/FLOODING 1. Call Facilities: 662-329-7396 2. After hours, call MUW Police: 662-241-7777 INTERIOR GAS LEAKS 1. If gas is smelled inside a building, the fire alarm is pulled, the building is to be evacuated, call 911 and Campus Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Columbus Fire and Rescue will arrive and make sure that everyone is evacuated, 911 will call Atmos Energy and investigate the smell. 3. Campus Police will respond to make sure that no one enters or reenters the building. 4. After the investigation is completed, Columbus Fire and Rescue will notify Campus Police whether or not the building is safe to reenter. EXTERIOR GAS LEAKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

If gas is smelled outside, the individual will call Campus Police: 662-241-7777. Campus Police will respond to the reported area. Campus Police will contact 911 and report the smell of gas. 911 will contact Atmos Energy and report the smell of gas. Columbus Fire and Rescue along with Atmos Energy will respond and investigate the smell.

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Mental Health Emergency Action Plan Mental Health Management Plan Introduction: This document serves as an addition to the emergency action plan. If an emergency mental health episode occurs, the emergency action plan should be initiated then the following steps should take place. Definition: Mental Health Care The informal and formal evaluation and treatment of student-athletes with possible mental health concerns (including but not limited to mental health disorders or mental illness).

Routine Mental Health Referral: Any student-athlete who expresses a mental health concern to an athletics administrator or coach, or who the athletics administrator or coach believes to have a mental health concern, will be referred to the W Counseling Center. This referral should be done by either the Assistant Athletic Director of StudentAthlete Development or the Athletic Training Staff. In the event that another athletics administrator or coach refers the student-athlete to W Counseling Center, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development should be notified within 24 hours so he/she can follow-up with W Counseling Center accordingly. The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development will also notify the Dean of Students office of the referral via a bi-weekly conference call with the case manager designated as the athletic department liaison. At the same time, the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee (composed of the Athletic Director, Athletic Training Staff, the Assistant Athletic Director and other senior level athletic administrators) will meet weekly to share and discuss any routine mental health referrals. There are two primary types of mental health conditions that will require additional levels of support for the studentathlete experiencing symptoms beyond a routine referral:

1. Acute – Sudden changes in mental conditions that require an emergency level of care (i.e. suicidal or homicidal ideation, highly agitated or threatening behavior, psychosis, acute delirium/confusional state, acute intoxication or drug overdose, and sexual assault). These conditions often require hospitalization.

2. Chronic – Ongoing mental conditions that may include: depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders or other previously diagnosed mental health conditions. The management of these conditions typically requires ongoing care.

ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH SITUATIONS – CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN The following Mental Health Management Plan will be followed if a student-athlete experiences a severe and sudden change in his/her mental condition. Athletic department staff or coaches may be made aware of this change in-person, via some other type of communication, or via a third party: Acute Crisis Where There is No Immediate Safety Concern 1. Weekdays during Mississippi University for Women operating hours, if there is an acute mental health crisis that is not an immediate safety concern and the student-athlete is present, he or she should be walked up to the W Counseling Center for an emergency appointment by an athletics staff member or coach. If the student-athlete is not physically present but willing to receive help he or she should be contacted via phone and email, and directed to walk up to the counseling center and/or call the W Counseling Center for an emergency appointment (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). 2. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or Assistant Athletic Director should be notified of this referral immediately. In turn, this individual will reach out to the W Counseling Center and follow up accordingly to verify the student-athlete has or will be receiving assistance, and the treatment plan moving forward.

64 Acute Crisis Where There is an Immediate Safety Concern 1. The Athletics Emergency Action Plan will be initiated to insure proper care and transportation of the individual to the Mississippi Behavioral Health Services is Columbus, MS. In this case the first responder may be an athletics staff member or coach. 2. If possible, an athletics staff member or coach should accompany the student-athlete in crisis to the medical facility.

3. Once the student-athlete has been transported to the medical facility, the athletics staff member or coach who was the first responder should contact the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation – Jennifer Claybrook – office (662) 329-7962. a) The Director of Athletics will then notify the following athletic department staff members: a. Head Athletic Trainer – Jason Miller i. Assistant Athletic Trainer-Jequalilia Huggins b. Assistant Athletic Director– Buddy Foster b) Head Coaches: a. Baseball: Scott Mularz b. Basketball (M): Dean Burrows c. Basketball (W): Drew Johnson d. Cross Country (M/W): Dedrick Burnett e. Golf (M/W): Benji Williams f. Soccer (M): Louis Alexander g. Soccer (W): Catie Lyles h. Softball: Buddy Foster or Rebecca Oldham i. Tennis (M/W) & Compliance Director: Daniel Talley j. Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor)(M/W): Dedrick Burnett k. Volleyball (W): Halee Hensley 4. The Head Athletic Trainer and/or his designee will communicate with the family, and will provide medical updates when available (if appropriate). 7. Once notified of the transport to Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, the Assistant Athletic Director will contact the Dean of Students case manager serving as a liaison to athletics and the W Counseling Center. 8. Once the student-athlete is released from Mississippi Behavioral Health Services he or she is mandated by campus to meet with the W Counseling Center prior to returning to classes. Follow Up 1. The W Counseling Center will contact the Assistant AD to notify him or her of when the student-athlete is clear to return to classes and to discuss the treatment plan moving forward. 2. The Student-Athlete of Concern Committee will discuss the situation at the weekly meeting to debrief. Until the W Counseling Center or an off-campus provider determines that the student-athlete no longer needs counseling services, the Assistant Athletic Director will communicate regularly with the provider, the Dean of Students office and the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee.

65 CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS – MANAGEMENT PLAN The following Management Plan will be followed if a student-athlete is suffering from an on-going mental condition that is impacting his or her daily functioning. Athletic department staff or coaches may be made aware of this condition directly via the student-athlete or through a third party. Referrals: 1. The student-athlete of concern should be referred to speak with the Assistant Athletic Director (Buddy Foster). If the student-athlete is unwilling to speak with the Assistant Athletic Director the student-athlete should be referred to speak with the W Counseling Center and the Assistant Athletic Director should immediately be made aware of the referral. When possible, coaches or athletic administrators should either have the student-athlete call while present to set up an appointment with the W Counseling Center or walk with the student-athlete up to the W Counseling Center (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). 2. If the Assistant Athletic Director speaks with the student-athlete, the Assistant Athletic Director will then facilitate the student-athlete setting up an appointment with the W Counseling Center (either via phone or by walking with him or her up to the W Counseling Center). If the studentathlete does not see the Assistant Athletic Director in person, he or she will be provided the contact information for the W Counseling Center via phone and email (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). Confidential Release of Information Form: 1. All student-athletes referred by the Athletic Department to the W Counseling Center or an offcampus provider for what are believed to be persistent mental health concerns will be asked to sign a Confidential Release of Information Form. The Assistant Athletic Director will coordinate this process with the W Counseling Center or, in the case of an off-campus provider, the studentathlete. Participation in intercollegiate athletics may be contingent on signing this form. 2. Once the Confidential Release of Information Form has been signed, the W Counseling Center will provide general updates to the Assistant Athletic Director notifying him or her of the general treatment plan and any information that may impact his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics. In the case of treatment being provided by an off-campus provider, the Assistant AD will coordinate with the student-athlete to receive official medical updates. Follow Up: 1. Once a referral is made by the Assistant Athletic Director, or when the Assistant Athletic Director is made aware of the referral the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee will be updated at the weekly meeting. The Assistant Athletic Director will also notify the Dean of Students via a weekly conference call with the case manager serving as a liaison to athletics. 2. Until the W Counseling Center or an off-campus provider determines that the student-athlete no longer needs counseling services the Assistant AD will communicate regularly with the provider, the Dean of Students office and the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee.

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Privacy: Of utmost importance throughout the process of treating a student-athlete with chronic mental health concerns is that his or her privacy be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Athletic department staff members and coaches will be notified of the situation only to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of the individual suffering from the illness and the campus as a whole.

Non-Compliance: In the event that a student-athlete who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental health condition has been directed by their coach, the Head Athletic Trainer, or the Assistant Athletic Director to schedule and attend an appointment with a counselor in the W Counseling Center and does not follow through, or is unwilling to sign the Confidential Release of Information, the Director of Athletics or Team Physician may remove the student-athlete from participation in intercollegiate athletics.

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Conclusion It is of the utmost importance to be properly prepared when emergencies arise during our athletic events. An individual’s survival may rest on the athletic healthcare providers and those working the event. It is of the utmost importance to invest in the athletic department’s knowledge, preparation and readiness for emergencies. The Emergency Action Plans along with CPR, First Aid and AED training should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel. Through development and implementation of the emergency action plan, the athletic department helps to ensure that the individual(s) will have the best care provided when an emergency situation does arise.

APPENDIX H

"Am I Doing It?" D.E.I. & Intentionality -Glen Halbert9 December 2021

Objectives • Introduce A.D.I.D. • Define Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion • Understand how Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion are important in organizations • Recognize ways that your program implements the areas of D.E.I. well • Recognize ways that your program can improve in the areas of D.E.I.

Hotshot Activity

• Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee

What is an A.D.I.D.?

• The ADID is a staff member designated by the chancellor/president or commissioner (or their proxy), who serves as the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion and supports diverse and inclusive practices related to athletics.

What does the A.D.I.D. do? • T h e A D ID c a n s u p p o r t th e ir a th le tic s d e p a r tm e n t o r c o n f e r e n c e o f f ic e ’s d iv e r s it y , in c l u s io n , a n d e q u it y s t r a t e g ic p la n n in g r e v ie w s , in c l u d in g p r o v id in g s u p p o r t to th e a th le tic s d e p a r tm e n t a n d c o n fe r e n c e o f f i c e ’s d i v e r s it y , in c l u s i o n , a n d e q u i t y c o m m i t t e e , if th e r e is o n e in p l a c e . • T h e A D ID c a n re g u la r ly c o n n e c t w ith a n d s u p p o r t t h e i r c a m p u s a n d c o n f e r e n c e S t u d e n t -A t h l e t e A d v is o r y C o m m itte e s (S A A C s ).

• T h e A D ID c a n s e r v e a s a r e s o u r c e fo r th e ir a th le tic s d e p a r tm e n t a n d c o n fe r e n c e o ffic e to p a r tn e r w ith a n d u t il iz e b r o a d e r d iv e r s it y , in c l u s io n , a n d e q u it y s e r v ic e s a v a ila b le o n c a m p u s .

Who is our a.d.i.d. & Why?

This Guy... • Served on the University Strategic 5-Year Planning Committee • Worked on the subgroup for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• https://www.muw.edu/priorities/diversity

• Currently serves on the University Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council • https://www.muw.edu/diversity

Definitions: • D i v e r s i t y - understanding, embracing, and celebrating each other's individual differences... Diversity enhances a community through mutual respect as we honor each other's lived reality. • Eq u i t y - providing everyone what they need to be successful. • I n c l u s i o n - the conscious practice of actively engaging people of different backgrounds whose “voices are respected and heard, diverse viewpoints, perspectives, and approaches are valued, and everyone is encouraged to make a unique and meaningful contribution”...The intentional goal of an Inclusive Community is the full and equal participation of all.

Dummy-terms

Let's Move the Barriers to be Inclusive

Reflection Activity • Write 1-3 things that you feel your specific area of influence does well in the areas we discussed (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion). • Write 1-3 things that you feel your specific area of influence could improve upon in the areas discussed (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion).

HOMEWORK

"Remove- TheDoubt" Challenge!

• T h in k c ritic a lly a b o u t w h a t w e d is c u s s e d to d a y a n d a n a ly z e y o u r s p e c ific p ro g ra m a re a . • Li s t a t l e a s t 1 t h i n g t h a t y o u c a n im p le m e n t/ c h a n g e to m o v e y o u r p ro g ra m a re a fu r th e r in th e d ir e c tio n o f EA C H A REA d i s c u s s e d : • D iv e rs ity • Eq u i t y • In c lu s io n

Let's stop asking "Am I doing it?"

Questions?

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 2

APPENDIX H – Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee • Examples of Educational Opportunities Safe Zone is an educational program that fosters a safe and civil community for all individuals, particularly members of our community who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus (LGBTQIA+). * Goal #1 is to promote understanding, create awareness and respect for all members of our community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification. * Goal #2 is to create a visible network of faculty, staff and student volunteers with whom students can discuss personal issues without feeling judged or threatened. Those who complete the training and display the Safe Zone placard will indicate to students their willingness to be available as part of a "safe" campus network to discuss any issues they face. SAFE ZONE – PLUS This Semester’s Safe Zone Training is presented into three parts. Each part will deal with LGBTQIA+ topics important for students, staff, and faculty to know and understand. The meeting dates and topics are: Session ONE - Thursday March 23, 2023- 4:30-6 Tiered Classroom - HIV is still present – Warnings and protection against HIV. Presented by Madeline Nielsen, MSW, Five Horizons Outreach Specialist. Session TWO – Monday, March 27, 2023 – 6:00-7:30 Tiered Classroom – Trans Population – discussion about anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation nationally and in Mississippi. Developed by Queer Youth Assemble and Dr. Jill M Drouillard along with MUW Queer Space and MUW Safe Zone will introduce the program. Session THREE- Thursday, March 30, 2023 – 4:30-6:00 – Getting to know LGBTQIA+ terms along with the topics of: The Importance and using Pronouns; LGBTQIA+ students’ inclusions and affirmations in the classroom. Presented by Dr. H. Bliss.

The Social Justice Speaker Series Originated in 2022 after Fant Memorial Library received The W’s University Initiative Impact Award for its efforts to enhance diversity, promote cultural diversity and cultivate an inclusive campus community. Sadè Meeks (Feb. 16) and Dr. Tim Lampkin (March 21) also will be a part of the series to speak about their social justice initiatives.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 2 Dr. Tim Lampkin, the latest speaker in the Social Justice Speaker Series, will be addressing "Economic Justice: Past, Present, and Future." Dr. Lampkin is the Founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co, a 501c3 economic justice nonprofit building community wealth with Black business owners across Mississippi by supporting the ownership of financial, cultural, and political power. Lampkin has over a decade of community development and entrepreneurship experience. The Mississippi Business Journal selected Lampkin as one of the 2019 Top Entrepreneurs in the state and Our Mississippi Magazine as one of Mississippi's Most Influential African Americans for the 2022-2023. Ashoka selected him as the first person in Mississippi for the lifetime social impact fellowship. The Motley Fool Foundation recently announced him as Mississippi's first Financial Freedom Fellow. He also serves as President of Lampkin Impact Ventures, LLC providing economic justice advising, impact speaking, and creative digital content. Lampkin is a proud graduate of Mississippi Valley State University and has completed graduate degrees at Delta State University, Bellevue University, and the University of Arkansas. James Baldwin wrote "[n]ot everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." TONIGHT kicking off our Social Justice Speaker Series, we will welcome back Dr. Ebony Lumumba whose work with Mothers Obtaining Justice and Opportunity (MOJO) exemplifies how to do social justice work at the local level. Not only has she started an organization that works to help mothers graduate from college, she also has implemented a book club in Parchment Prison with the Mississippi Humanities Council, among other efforts. Her talk speaks to our campus-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as the University's "historic commitment to academic and leadership development for women." A graduate of Spellman College, Lumumba received her PhD in English Literature from University of Mississippi. Dr. Lumumba headed the Department of English at Tougaloo College, and is now the chair of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication at Jackson State University. Her commitment to social justice in Mississippi is exemplified by her life and mission. She will speak to "the necessity to perform these very basic, practical forms of activism in your household and in your own community," which is the goal of the Social Justice Speaker Series. More on her personal mission and work here: https://www.muw.edu/news/dr-ebony-lumumba-will-kick-off-socialjustice-speaker-series/ Food as Resistance A 2015 alum of The W, Sadie Meeks is a writer, food activist, and Registered Dietitian. In 2017, she founded the nonprofit GRITS (Growing Resilience In The South) to improve the health and well-being of communities through increased awareness of nutrition and culture and to use storytelling about cultural foodways in nutrition education. Meeks will screen and discuss her documentary Food as Resistance, which explores reclaiming the African American food narrative. GRITS also connects registered dietitians with underserved populations to manage and prevent chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Funding raised for GRITS ensures patients get affordable and free access to counseling services from Registered Dietitians, which often costs up to $150 an hour.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 2 Of her work, Sade says, “I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between nutrition and culture for vulnerable populations living in the South. For me this means living a life where I can create a space to have important conversations about public health issues. I believe that these conversations can empower communities and help them overcome the disadvantages caused by systemic practices and policies that, amongst many other things, impact our food systems and health.”

After completing her degree and graduating with honors in Culinary Arts at The W, Sade received her MA in Nutritional Science from California State University, Los Angeles.

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APPENDIX J

NCAA Division III

Staying Compliant with Financial Aid Requirements This resource is intended to facilitate communication across all campus constituencies (e.g., director of athletics, director of financial aid, development office, admissions office and athletics compliance) with a role in the institution’s financial aid awarding process. The NCAA Division III Financial Aid Committee recommends that Division III institutions engage in these conversations regularly to help ensure compliance with Bylaw 15. Please have the following resources on hand for all discussions: NCAA Division III Manual – Bylaw 15: Financial Aid Annual Financial Aid School Profile Report Institutional Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Institutional Awards Applications and Descriptions NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program Policies and Procedures Worksheet 1. F inancial aid cannot be granted based on a student-athlete’s athletics participation. This means institutions should not consider athletics leadership, ability or performance when formulating a financial aid package. [Bylaw 15.3.1-(a)]

» When considering extra curricular activities and leadership positions in awarding non-need based aid, may athletics be a component? » What criteria are included in our award matrix? 2. Financial aid procedures should be the same for all students. Studentathletes and non-athletes should be treated the same. [Bylaw 15.3.1-(b)]

Discussion Questions: » What methods are used to determine financial need for needbased aid? » Is there a policy directing the proportion of financial need that will be met by institutional gift aid?

Discussion Questions:

» What are our policies and procedures for awarding non-need based aid and do they differ for any student subpopulation?

» Is the financial award based on the student-athlete’s financial need?

» What policies and procedures inform our award matrix?

» What criteria are used for awarding non-need based aid?

» How do our policies and procedures remove athletics from consideration in the admissions rating system before a financial aid award?

» Do we have a non-need based award policy? » Is there an application process for non-need based awards? » Who makes non-need based award decisions and are athletics personnel involved? » Are extracurricular activities considered in awarding non-need based aid? » Are leadership positions considered in non-need based awards?

3. The financial aid packages for student-athletes should resemble similar packages offered to

» Do specific athletics teams appear to benefit from preferential, specific institutional awards or grants? » What is the percentage of student-athletes in the student body and what percentage of total institutional aid do studentathletes receive? » Is there a difference in proportion in the amount given to studentathletes when compared to the rest of the student population? » What considerations do we make when awarding institutional aid? 4. Athletics staff members are not allowed to have any role in determining institutional aid and are not permitted to modify or arrange financial aid packages. [Bylaw 15.3.4]

Discussion Questions: » What role do athletics department staff members play in the awarding of financial aid? » Are athletics staff members on our financial aid committee? » Do we have members of the athletics staff also employed by the admissions department? If so, do employees of the admissions department play a role in the financial aid award process?

nonathletes. [Bylaw 15.3.1-(c)]

Discussion Questions:

For additional resources:

» Do student-athletes appear to receive preferential financial aid packaging?

• Contact your conference office • File an interpretive request in RSRO • Call the AMA Interpretations Line at 317-917-6003

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NCAA Division III

Financial Aid from Outside Sources Analysis This resource is intended to assist financial aid administrators in reviewing outside aid awards. The NCAA Division III Financial Aid Committee recommends that Division III institutions utilize this document as a first step in ensuring compliance with the financial aid from outside sources legislation (NCAA Division III Bylaw 15.1.2.2.), which allows student-athletes to receive

financial aid from an outside source that considers athletics provided certain criteria are met. For additional financial aid resources please contact your athletics department or conference office, file an interpretive request in Requests-Self Reports Online (RSRO) or call the Academic and Membership Affairs (AMA) Interpretations Line at 317/917-6003.

Start here and work your way down the page to determine if the outside aid you are examining meets the requirements of Bylaw 15.1.2.2.

• Does the award limit the recipient to attend your institution only? • Does the donor of the award have a direct connection with your institution? • Can the award be made on more than one occasion?

If YES to any…

If NO to all…

Was athletics participation, leadership, ability or performance considered in the determination of the award recipient?

The award is PERMISSIBLE

If NO…

If YES…

Receipt of the award would be PERMISSIBLE

Receipt of the award would be IMPERMISSIBLE

TERMS TO KNOW Direct Connection: A direct connection is present when the donor of an outside award is also a representative of athletics interest (NCAA Bylaw 13.02.9) for the institution the recipient plans on attending. Donor: The individual or entity funding the outside scholarship. Multi-Year Disbursement: It is permissible for outside financial aid (where athletics is considered) to be disbursed over multiple years provided the award is made on one occasion only. For example, a student-athlete receives a $5,000 scholarship that is renewable each year until he/she graduates. There are no renewal criteria and the student-athlete does not have to do anything to continue to receive the scholarship each year. In total, he/she receives $20,000 from this organization.

1 NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Summer 2022.

MEMORANDUM

August 4, 2014

TO: NCAA Division III Directors of Athletics Directors of Financial Aid. FROM: Scott Siegenthaler, chair NCAA Division III Financial Aid Committee. SUBJECT: Importance of Conducting a Student Financial Aid Self-Assessment.

Background With the adoption of the Financial Aid Reporting Program during the 2004 NCAA National Convention, the Division III membership reaffirmed a divisional philosophical tenet relevant to Bylaw 15. Specifically, a member institution “shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance.” The adoption of the reporting program established an important financial aid educational vehicle and accountability measure for member institutions and the Division III Financial Aid Committee. Since the inception of the program, 207 Division III institutions (47 percent of the membership) have been reviewed by the committee. Of the 207, the committee has requested and assessed explanations from 171 institutions regarding the review triggers, policies and procedures for administering student financial aid and the impact of those policies and procedures on the financial aid package for their student-athletes. Those reviews have resulted in the discovery of financial aid violations at 89 institutions. Although a number of member institutions are operating in good faith and selfreporting violations found through self-assessments, as required and outlined in the NCAA Constitution 2.8.1, the Financial Aid Committee has found an apparent discrepancy between the reporting program review triggers and discovered violations. In 76 of the 89 cases, the violation discovered was unrelated to the information that initially led to the review. Rather, a violation was discovered in the policies and procedures for administering student financial aid. Most often this involved the consideration of athletics within the broader context of high school participation or leadership in the awarding of a scholarship or in an awarding matrix.

NCAA MEMORANDUM August 4, 2014 Page No. 2 _________

Nearly all of these cases were processed as secondary violations, or infractions that are isolated, inadvertent and do not result in a recruiting or competitive advantage. While one could argue this appears to be a case of significant disparate impact on these institutions, it could also be argued that the violations discovered through the financial aid reporting process could have been identified if the individual institutions had been conducting a self-assessment with key campus constituents (e.g. athletics director, financial aid director, admissions director).

Conducting a Self-Assessment With the 2014-2015 reporting cycle upon us, the Financial Aid Committee strongly encourages each institution to conduct a self-assessment using the reports available through the Financial Aid Data Management System (FADMS), ensure that the data being submitted is accurate, make use of the Policies and Procedures Worksheet found in the FADMS Users’ Guide, and take advantage of any educational opportunities provided by the NCAA staff and conference offices. These selfassessments should occur on a regular and periodic timetable. The use of the self-assessment tools and educational seminars can help ensure that member institutions are doing their part to uphold the Division III financial aid bylaws. Here’s how to take action: 

Schedule regular and periodic meetings with the Athletics Director, Financial Aid Director and Admissions Director to review current institutional financial aid policies and procedures in relation to athletics and NCAA bylaws.

Forward this memorandum to all relevant campus constituents (e.g. financial aid, athletics, admissions, development).

Distribute the Division III Financial Aid Educational Resource to all relevant campus constituents (e.g. financial aid, athletics, admissions, development).

Participate in educational sessions via the NCAA Convention, Regional Rules Seminar or with your conference office.

Utilize the reports available to you via the FADMS – school profile reports, review history and trend reports, division-wide review results, and division-wide findings.

Seek answers and increase understanding by using available resources – the athletics department, the conference office, and NCAA staff.

NCAA MEMORANDUM August 4, 2014 Page No. 3 _________

Please contact Eric Hartung (ehartung@ncaa.org), Associate Director of NCAA Research, or Brandy Hataway (bhataway@ncaa.org), Academic and Membership Affairs, should you have any questions regarding the application of Division III financial aid legislation or general questions about the financial aid reporting process.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

INTRODUCTION In response to NCAA Division III Bylaw 15.4.1 that calls for the equitable treatment of student-athletes and other students within the domain of the financial aid packaging process, the following report summarizes the data submitted by your institution for the NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program. Each section has been designed to compare financial aid packaging for student-athletes and other students.

KEY FINANCIAL AID INDICATORS The following table (Proportionality Difference) accounts for institutionally administered gift aid only and does not control for varying costs of attendance and/or financial need between student-athletes and other students.

Proportionality Difference Total Stu dents*

Total StudentsAthletes*

Proportion Student-Athletes

Total IGA

Total IGA for Student-Athletes

Proportion IGA for Student-Athletes

Difference

791

86

10.9%

$1,152,111

$119,546

10.4%

-0.5

*Includes students who had financial need and/or gift aid only. The accompanying table demonstrate the amount of variance between the gift aid awarded to student-athletes and other students. • The following table incorporates the relationship between financial need and gift aid. This table results in the establishment of the difference between student-athletes and other students in the proportion of financial need met by the total gift aid and the institutional gift aid.

Difference in Proportion of Need met with IGA Total Financial Need

Total Gift Aid

Proportion of Financial Need Met by Total Gift Aid

IGA

Proportion of Financial Need Met by IGA

Student-Athletes

$1,037,679

$559,532

53.9%

$119,546

11.5%

Other Students

$11,497,942

$4,456,571

38.8%

$1,032,565

9.0%

--

--

15.1

--

2.5

Difference

NOTE: Reporting has been suppressed in any category where less than 3 records are present.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

A sport outlier occurs when a significant number of institutional gift aid awards in a given cohort are clustered in a particular sport. An institutional gift aid award outlier is defined as an award amount two or more standard deviations above the mean difference between the statistically predicted institutional gift aid award based on financial need and the actual institutional gift aid award for all students in the cohort. The number of outliers in a particular sport required to trigger sport outlier status is determined using the thresholds established by the Division III Financial Aid Committee. Sports identified in this table met those thresholds. Details can be found in reporting process users manual.

Sport Outliers Sport

Sport Group

NONE

2

Outliers

NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

SUMMARY TABLES The items in this section, i.e., cost of attendance, financial need and gift aid, are average amounts for student-athletes and other students. The financial need figure is based on the primary methodology, federal or institutional, employed at the institution for each individual student. This figure, as well as both institutional and total gift aid, do account for students without any reported financial need who have received gift aid. They do not include students with no need who did not receive gift aid. The institutional gift aid portion of the student's financial aid package, as opposed to loan and work-study totals, will be the primary focus in this section and throughout the remainder of this report. Therefore, this report primarily will detail only the institutional gift aid portion of the student's financial aid package. Also provided are proportions so that the figures may be more easily compared between student-athletes and other students.

Student-Athletes

Other Students

Overall

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

No Need/No Gift Aid*

1

1%

16

2%

17

2%

No Need/Gift Aid

25

29%

149

21%

174

22%

Need/No Gift Aid

7

8%

28

4%

35

4%

Need/Gift Aid

54

62%

528

73%

582

72%

Total Entering Students

87

11%

721

89%

808

--

*Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, students with no need/no gift aid are removed from further calculations in the report.

Average COA

Average FN

Average IGA

Proportion of FN Met by IGA

Average Total Gift Aid

Proportion of FN Met by Total Gift Aid

Student-Athletes

$23,099

$12,066

$1,390

12%

$6,506

54%

Other

$23,992

$16,309

$1,465

9%

$6,321

39%

This section presents the proportion of students in each category -- student-athletes and other students -- that met certain financial aid related criteria and the average dollar amount related to certain criteria. These criteria deal with the relationship between financial need and the amount of institutional gift aid awarded to each student.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year Student-Athletes

Other Students

Students with Financial Need

70%

77%

Institutional Gift Aid Meets or Exceeds Financial Need*

31%

24%

Institutional Gift Aid Exceeds Financial Need*

24%

19%

Average Over-Award

$2,471

$2,392

Institutional Gift Aid Does Not Meet Financial Need*

69%

76%

$16,167

$19,772

Federal Work Study

2%

5%

Campus Employment Program

0%

0%

Average Under-Award

*This includes students who may have no financial need but did receive gift aid. The table below presents the bias estimate of institutional gift aid for student-athletes at the institution. This estimate is the result of a statistical model that tests for the dollar impact of student-athlete status (yes or no) on the amount of gift aid as a function of financial need. The statistical model accounts for the potential situations of students with zero need receiving zero gift aid awards and students with greater than zero need receiving zero gift aid. These estimates are reported with 95% statistical confidence. Therefore, an upper and lower boundary of confidence is reported as well where the lower boundary represents the lowest estimate of bias in gift aid for student-athletes at the institution and the higher boundary represents the highest estimate of gift aid for student-athletes at the institution. Details can be found in reporting process users manual.

Variance Estimates Lower

Estimate

Upper

-$867

-$333

$200

-7.2%

-2.8%

1.7%

It is important to note that the variance estimate calculation does not account for the degree to which your institution engages in non-need-based student financial aid packaging.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

This section provides a comparison of student-athletes across sports in terms of the proportion of financial need met by gift aid. Only NCAA-sponsored sports are included in this breakdown.

Average Gift Aid Sport

Number

Financial Need

Federal*

State

Institutional

Other

Total Gift Aid

Other Students

705

$16,309

$2,978

$499

$1,465

$1,380

$6,321

Baseball

17

$7,868

$820

$118

$1,450

$944

$3,332

Men's Basketball

5

$13,646

$3,548

$100

$700

$100

$4,448

Men's Cross Country

2

--

--

--

--

--

--

Men's Golf

4

$8,540

$711

$938

$1,125

$5,006

$7,780

Men's Soccer

9

$12,533

$3,036

$598

$1,165

$1,390

$6,189

Men's Tennis

5

$23,841

$7,174

$200

$2,043

$1,899

$11,316

Men's Track, Indoor

6

$21,659

$6,542

$167

$1,264

$1,583

$9,555

Men's Track, Outdoor

5

$19,490

$6,257

$0

$1,217

$497

$7,970

Women's Basketball

9

$10,601

$1,193

$222

$1,544

$2,520

$5,480

Women's Cross Country

4

$23,156

$5,558

$125

$625

$1,000

$7,308

Women's Golf

1

--

--

--

--

--

--

Softball

13

$12,677

$1,840

$115

$1,838

$2,898

$6,692

Women's Soccer

5

$14,029

$2,947

$1,076

$1,750

$1,676

$7,449

Women's Tennis

4

$17,287

$3,248

$2,564

$1,500

$6,921

$14,232

Women's Track, Indoor

5

$22,854

$5,460

$876

$950

$800

$8,086

Women's Track, Outdoor

5

$22,854

$5,460

$876

$950

$800

$8,086

Women's Volleyball

11

$7,979

$1,167

$136

$877

$4,926

$7,107

Multi-Sport Athletes

14

$20,501

$5,261

$384

$1,274

$964

$7,883

NOTE: Reporting has been suppressed in any category where less than 3 records are present. *Federal Aid accounts for both Pell Grant Awards and FSEOG. 5

NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

SUMMARY FIGURE The figure below is a plot of institutional gift aid versus financial need for each student-athlete and other student. 10000

9000

8000

Institutional Gift Aid

7000

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0 0

5000

10000

15000

20000

Financial Need

Student-Athlete Student-Athlete Best Fit

25000

Other Students Other Students Best Fit

6

30000

35969.01

From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments:

Jennifer L Claybrook Nicole Patrick NCAA III Manual and Resources for our Financial Aid department and University Friday, March 10, 2023 4:58:00 PM 2022-2023 D3Comp_ConsistentFAPackageResource.pdf 2022-2023D3Comp_FACmemo080414.pdf 2022-2023 D3Comp_FinancialAidOutsideSource.pdf D323.pdf

Good afternoon Nicole, I know you participated in the NCAA Financial Aid teleconference and are well versed in the rules. As part of my due diligence, I wanted to make sure you always know you have my complete support to follow the guidance. Please let me know if you have any concerns within our department. As a part of our best practices for the NCAA, I want to make sure you have the NCAA manual (attached D323). Bylaw 15 is particularly important for your office, so I wanted to ensure you have quick access when/if needed. 15.01.4 Consistent Financial Aid Package. The composition of the financial aid package offered to a student-athlete shall be consistent with the established policy of the institution's financial aid office, regular institutional agency, office or committee for all students. (Adopted: 7/20/22) I have included the Staying Compliant with Division III Rules to facilitate communication of information, the NCAA Memorandum (the importance of conducting a student financial aid self-assessment), and the attachment with the financial aid from outside sources analysis. If you see anything which you believe needs to be addressed in either of these document or if you have any questions or concerns please contact me. I will be sending another email for your approval for our annual report. Thank you for all you do! I hope you have a wonderful week! Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Mississippi University for Women 1100 College Street, MUW-559 Columbus, MS 39701-5800 Phone: 662-329-7962 Email: jlclaybrook@muw.edu www.muw.edu www.owlsathletics.com www.muw.edu/recreation

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division iii MANUAL EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022

2012-13 2014-15 Division III – July

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Table of Contents CONSTITUTION Article 1 Principles

A

The Primacy of the Academic Experience.

2

B

The Collegiate Student-Athlete Model.

2

C

Integrity and Sportsmanship.

2

D

Student-Athlete Well-Being.

2

E

Institutional Control.

2

F

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

2

G

Gender Equity.

2

H

Recruiting Standards.

2

Article 2 Organization

A

The Association

3

B

The Divisions

5

C

The Conferences

5

D

Member Colleges and Universities

6

Student-Athletes E Article 3 Finance

7

A

8

B

8

C

8

D

8

E Article 4 Rules, Compliance and Accountability

8

A

9

B Article 5 Amendments to the Constitution

9

A

10

B

10

C

10

D

10

Article 6 Institutional Control

A

11

B

11

C

11

D

11

OPERATING BYLAWS Article 9 Legislative Authority and Process.

9.01

General Principles.

12

9.02

Definitions and Applications.

12

9.1

Conventions and Meetings.

12

9.2

Elements of Legislation.

14

9.3

Amendment Process.

15

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Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures. 9.4 Article 10 Ethical Conduct.

19

10.01 General Principles. 10.02 Definitions and Applications.

23

10.1

Unethical Conduct.

23

10.2

Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs.

23

10.3

Sports Wagering Activities.

23

10.4

Disciplinary Action.

24

23

Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel.

11.01 General Principle. Conduct of Athletics Personnel. 11.1

25

11.2

Contractual Agreements.

26

11.3

Compensation and Remuneration.

26

11.4

Employment of High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coaches.

26

11.6

Limitations on Scouting of Opponents.

26

11.8

Division III Rules Test -- Annual Requirement.

26

25

Article 12 Amateurism.

12.01 General Principles. 12.02 Definitions and Applications.

27

12.1

Amateur Status.

28

12.2

Involvement With Professional Teams.

35

12.3

Use of Agents.

36

12.4

Employment.

37

12.5

Promotional Activities.

37

27

Financial Donations From Outside Organizations. 12.6 Article 13 Recruiting.

42

13.01 General Principles. 13.02 Definitions and Applications.

44

13.1

Contacts and Evaluations.

47

13.2

Offers and Inducements.

49

13.4

Recruiting Materials.

50

13.5

Transportation.

50

13.6

Official Visit.

51

13.7

Unofficial Visit. Entertainment, Reimbursement and Employment of High School/College-Preparatory School/TwoYear College Coaches. Letter-of-Intent Programs.

54

13.8 13.9

44

55 55

13.10 Publicity. 13.11 Events Involving Prospective Student-Athletes.

56

13.12 High School All-Star Games. 13.13 Use of Recruiting Funds.

58

57 59

13.14 Precollege Expenses. 13.15 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and Waivers. Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements. 14.01 General Principles. 9/14/22

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14.02 Definitions and Applications. General Eligibility Requirements. 14.1

64

14.2

Seasons of Participation: 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule.

70

14.4

Satisfactory-Progress Requirements.

77

14.5

Transfer Regulations.

77

14.7

Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility.

80

14.8

U.S. Service Academies, Special Eligibility Provisions.

82

14.9

Post-Enrollment Academic Misconduct and Impermissible Academic Assistance.

82

65

14.10 Ineligibility. 14.12 Restoration of Eligibility.

83

14.13 Additional Waivers for Eligibility Requirements.

84

84

Article 15 Financial Aid.

15.01 General Principles. 15.02 Definitions and Applications.

88

15.1

Elements of Financial Aid.

89

15.2

Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid.

90

88

Implementation of the Financial Aid Program. 15.3 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes.

90

16.01 General Principles. 16.02 Definitions and Applications.

92

16.1

Awards.

92

16.2

Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits.

95

16.3

Academic and Other Support Services.

95

16.4

Medical Expenses.

96

16.5

Housing and Meals.

96

16.6

Expenses for Student-Athlete's Friends and Relatives.

97

16.7

Team Entertainment.

98

16.8

Expenses Provided by the Institution for Practice and Competition.

98

16.9

Other Travel Expenses Provided by the Institution.

100

92

16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals or Organizations Other than the Institution. 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services.

100

16.12 Expense Waivers.

103

101

Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons.

17.01 General Principles. 17.02 Definitions and Applications.

107

17.1

General Playing-Season Regulations.

112

17.2

Acrobatics and Tumbling.

118

17.3

Baseball.

118

17.4

Basketball.

119

17.5

Beach Volleyball, Women's.

120

17.6

Bowling, Women's.

120

17.7

Cross Country.

120

17.9

Fencing.

121

107

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17.12 Golf. 17.13 Gymnastics.

125

17.14 Ice Hockey. 17.15 Lacrosse.

126

17.16 Rifle. 17.17 Rowing, Women's.

127

17.18 Rugby, Women's. 17.19 Skiing.

128

17.20 Soccer. 17.21 Softball.

129

17.22 Swimming and Diving. 17.23 Tennis.

130

17.24 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor. 17.25 Triathlon, Women's.

132

17.26 Volleyball. 17.27 Water Polo.

133

17.28 Wrestling, Women's 17.29 Wrestling, Men's.

135

17.30 Exceptions for Member Institutions Located in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. 17.31 Foreign Tours.

136

125 127 128 129 130 131 133 134 135

17.32 Playing Rules. Article 18 Championships.

136 137

18.01 General Principles. 18.02 Definitions and Applications.

144

18.1

Regulations and Authority for Conduct of Championships.

144

18.2

Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships.

144

18.3

Current Championships.

146

18.4

Eligibility for Championships.

146

18.5

Automatic Qualification by Conference.

149

144

Playing Rules for Championships. 18.6 Article 19 Infractions Program.

149

19.01 General Principles. 19.02 Definitions and Applications.

150

19.1

Committee on Infractions.

150

19.2

Appeals Committee.

151

19.3

Establishment and Revision of Enforcement Policies and Procedures.

152

19.4

Notice of Charges and Opportunity to Appear.

152

19.5

Penalties.

152

19.6

Rights of Member to Appeal.

156

19.7

Restitution.

157

150

Article 20 Division Membership.

20.01 General Principles. 20.02 Definitions and Applications.

158

20.1

Determination of Divisions.

159

20.2

Establishment of and Compliance With Division Criteria.

160

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20.3

Eligibility for Membership.

161

20.4

Multidivision Classification.

162

20.6

Change of Division Membership.

163

20.7

Division Legislation.

165

20.8

Active Membership.

165

20.9

Member Conference.

171

20.10 Provisional Membership. 20.11 Division III Membership Requirements.

173

20.12 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championships. 20.13 Dues of Members.

181

176

20.14 Institutional Governance. 20.15 Institutional Control. Article 21 Committees.

181 181 183

21.02 Definitions and Applications. Playing Rules Oversight Panel. 21.1

185

21.2

186

21.5

Association-Wide Committees -- General Committees. Association-Wide Committees -- Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities. Common Committees -- Committees With Playing Rules and Championships Administration Responsibilities. Common Committees -- Committees With Only Championships Administration Responsibilities.

21.6

Common Committees -- Committees With Governance Administration Responsibilities.

193

21.9

Division III Committees.

194

21.3 21.4

186

189 191 193

21.10 Presidents Council. 21.11 Management Council.

199

21.12 Administrative Committee. 21.13 Geographical Regions.

202

200 202

ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS Article 31 Executive Regulations.

31.01 General Principles. 31.02 Definitions and Applications.

205

31.1

Administration of NCAA Championships.

205

31.2

Eligibility for Championships.

209

31.3

Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation.

214

31.4

Financial Administration of Championships.

219

31.6

Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions.

221

31.7

General Financial Management.

222

31.8

Personnel.

225

31.9

National Statistics Program.

225

205

Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures.

32.1

Committee on Infractions -- Special Operating Rules.

227

32.2

Preliminary Review of Information.

227

32.3

Investigative Procedures.

228

32.4

Processing Information for Secondary Violations.

230

32.5

Notice of Inquiry.

231

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32.6

Notice of Allegations.

231

32.7

Summary Disposition and Expedited Hearing.

233

32.8

Committee on Infractions Hearings.

233

32.9

Notification of Committee Action.

236

32.10 Appeal Procedure. 32.11 Appeal Oral Argument.

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Table of Figures Article 13 Recruiting.

13-1 Division III Official Visit and Unofficial Visit Chart Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements. Hardship Waiver Calculations -- Standard Denominators Based on Bylaw 17 Maximums Sport Standard Denominator Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes. 14-1

62

85

16-1

Participation Awards

104

16-2

Championship Awards

105

16-3 Special Achievement Awards Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons.

106

17-1 Playing and Practice Season Chart Article 20 Division Membership.

138

20-1

General Requirements for Membership

184

Article 21 Committees.

21-1

Committee Membership

203

Article 31 Executive Regulations.

31-1

Summary of the Elements in the Administration of Finances for NCAA Championships

226

Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures.

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User's Guide I.

MANUAL FORMAT

GENERAL PRINCIPLES General principles that are considered of particular importance in helping the user understand the rationale for the detailed regulations that follow are presented at the beginning of appropriate articles.

DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS Following the general principles in most articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a number of the more important words or terms used in that article.

DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS The decimal numbering system provides efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, to at least the fourth subsection level, and for further subsections where appropriate, assist the user in identifying the section content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a “hanging indention” presentation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section.

VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements appear after each regulation. See page x for a complete explanation of all symbols.

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II. ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information. Constitution Articles 1 through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Association, its structure, its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Preamble Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4 Article 5 Article 6

Principles Organization Finance Rules, Compliance and Accountability Amendments to the Constitution Institutional Control

Operating Bylaws Articles 9 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Association’s purposes. Article 9 Article 10 Article 11 Article 12 Article 13 Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Article 18 Article 19 Article 21

Legislative Authority and Process Ethical Conduct Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Amateurism Recruiting Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Financial Aid Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Playing and Practice Seasons Championships Infractions Program Committees

Administr ative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a) the NCAA championships and the business of the Association and (b) the Association’s enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division III Presidents Council or Management Council (on reco mmend atio n o f the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures and executive regulations) for the efficient administrationof the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures

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III. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the Manual: •

Constitution — Legislation that is derived from the Constitution Articles 1 through 6. All such constitutional provisions in the legislation require a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership (present and voting) for adoption or amendment.

•

Common provision — Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws (9, 10, 12 and 13) in the 1 9 8 889 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [#] and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment.

•

Division dominant — A division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of sufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a division’s annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol [◆].

Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws (31 and 32) is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Articles 9.2.2.1, 9.2.2.2 and 9.2.2.3

Symbols Designating Voting Requirements Provision

Symbol

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IV. DE MINIMIS AND RESTITUTIONVIOLATIONS • De Minimis — Violations of articles designated by a capital letter D in brackets and bold font [D] at the end of the

legislative language shall be considered institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, the involved prospective student- athlete’s or student-athlete’s eligibility shall not be affected.

• Restitution — For violations of articles designated by a capital letter R in brackets and bold font [R] at the end of the

legislative language, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete) is $200 or less, the eligibility of the individual shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefit to a charity of their choice. The individual, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2, and documentation of the individual’s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institution’s self-report of the violation.

V. DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to help present the content of certain regulations in a clear and concise manner. They are presented as “Figures” and are listed on page viii. All diagrams and tables related to a given article of the constitution or a particular bylaw have been placed at the back of the article or bylaw.

VI. LEGISLATION THAT IS SHADED Legislation that was adopted at the NCAA Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision. Incorporations of interpretations, noncontroversial amendments and modifications of wording approved by the Council are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date.

VII. NOTATION OF LEGISLATION WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVEDATE Legislation with a delayed effective date (e.g., legislation that did not have an immediate effective date) is enclosed in a box and set off by a gray background. The first item in each box is a notation of the action taken at a Convention and the date the amendment becomes effective. It will be shaded. The legislation currently applicable appears before the delayed legislation and does not have a gray background. The legislation as amended, scheduled to take effect at a later date, is next and is set o ff b y a gray background. Because this Manual is effective August 1 the only legislation that will be shown in this manner is that which is to be effective on any date after August 1.

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Table of Bylaws Moved from the NCAA Constitution Board of Governors proposal 2022-1 established a new constitution that only includes provisions that apply to all NCAA divisions. Accordingly, Management Council adopted non-controversial proposal 2023-1 relocating the current divisional constitutional provisions to the operating bylaws. The following table provides the new bylaws for those constitutional provisions. [Please note that constitutional provisions that were redundant or otherwise addressed in the operating bylaws were deleted, not relocated to the operating bylaws and do not appear in the table.]

2021-22 Constitution 3.01.1 3.01.3

2022-23 Bylaw Number 20.01.2 20.01.4

2021-22 Constitution 3.2.1.1 3.2.1.2

2022-23 Bylaw Number 20.8.1.1 20.8.1.2

3.01.4 3.01.5 3.02.3 3.02.3.1 3.02.3.1.1 3.02.3.1.2 3.02.3.1.2.1 3.02.3.1.2.2 3.02.3.3 3.02.3.3.1 3.02.1 3.02.2 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.2.1

20.01.5 20.01.6 20.02.3 20.02.3.1 20.02.3.1.1 20.02.3.1.2 20.02.3.1.2.1 20.02.3.1.2.2 20.02.3.3 20.02.3.3.1 20.02.4 20.02.5 20.3. 20.3.1 20.3.2 20.3.2.1

3.2.1.3 3.2.2 3.2.2.1 3.2.2.1.1 3.2.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.3.1 3.2.3.2 3.2.3.3 3.2.3.4 3.2.4 3.2.4.1 3.2.4.2 3.2.4.3 3.2.4.4 3.2.4.4.1

20.8.1.3 20.8.2 20.8.2.1 20.8.2.1.1 20.8.2.2 20.8.3 20.8.3.1 20.8.3.2 20.8.3.3 20.8.3.4 20.8.4 20.8.4.1 20.8.4.2 20.8.4.3 20.8.4.4 20.8.4.4.1

3.1.2.2 3.1.2.3 3.1.2.4 3.1.2.5 3.1.2.6 3.1.2.7 3.1.2.8

20.3.2.2 20.3.2.3 20.3.2.4 20.3.2.5 20.3.2.6 20.3.2.7 20.3.2.8 20.3.2.9 20.3.2.10 20.3.2.11

3.2.4.5 3.2.4.5.1 3.2.4.6 3.2.4.6.1

20.8.4.5 20.8.4.5.1 20.8.4.6 20.8.4.6.1

3.2.4.7 3.2.4.7.1 3.2.4.8

20.8.4.7 20.8.4.7.1 20.8.4.8

3.2.4.8.1

20.8.4.8.1

3.2.4.8.2 3.2.4.8.3 3.2.4.9

20.8.4.8.2 20.8.4.8.3 20.8.4.9

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3.2.4.10

20.8.4.10

3.2.6.1

20.8.6.1

3.2.4.11 3.2.4.12 3.2.4.13

20.8.4.11 20.8.4.12 20.8.4.13

3.3. 3.3.1 3.3.1.1

20.9. 20.9.1 20.9.1.1

3.2.4.14

20.8.4.14

3.3.1.2

20.9.1.2

3.2.4.15 3.2.4.16 3.2.4.16.1

20.8.4.15 20.8.4.16 20.8.4.16.1

3.3.1.2.1 3.3.1.2.2 3.3.1.2.2.1

20.9.1.2.1 20.9.1.2.2 20.9.1.2.2.1

3.2.4.16.2 3.2.4.16.2.1 3.2.4.16.2.1.1 3.2.4.16.2.1.2

20.8.4.16.2 20.8.4.16.2.1 20.8.4.16.2.1.1 20.8.4.16.2.1.2

3.3.1.2.3 3.3.1.2.4 3.3.2 3.3.2.1

20.9.1.2.3 20.9.1.2.4 20.9.2 20.9.2.1

3.2.4.16.2.1.3 3.2.4.16.3 3.2.4.17 3.2.4.17.1

20.8.4.16.2.1.3 20.8.4.16.3 20.8.4.18 20.8.4.18.1

3.3.2.2 3.3.2.2.1 3.3.2.2.2 3.3.2.2.2.1

20.9.2.2 20.9.2.2.1 20.9.2.2.2 20.9.2.2.2.1

3.2.4.18 3.2.4.19 3.2.4.20 3.2.4.21

20.8.4.19 20.8.4.20 20.8.4.21 20.8.4.22

3.3.2.2.2.2 3.3.2.2.3 3.3.2.3 3.3.3

20.9.2.2.2.2 20.9.2.2.3 20.9.2.3 20.9.3

3.2.4.22

20.8.4.23

3.3.3.1

20.9.3.1

3.2.4.23 3.2.4.24 3.2.4.24.1

20.8.4.24 20.8.4.25 20.8.4.25.1

3.3.3.2 3.3.4 3.3.4.1

20.9.3.2 20.9.4 20.9.4.1

3.2.4.25

20.8.4.26

3.3.4.2

20.9.4.2

3.2.4.26 3.2.5 3.2.5.1

20.8.4.27 20.8.5 20.8.5.1

3.3.4.3 3.3.4.4 3.3.4.5

20.9.4.3 20.9.4.4 20.9.4.5

3.2.5.1.1

20.8.5.1.1

3.3.4.6

20.9.4.6

3.2.5.2 3.2.5.3 3.2.5.4

20.8.5.2 20.8.5.3 20.8.5.4

3.3.4.6.1 3.3.4.7 3.3.5

20.9.4.6.1 20.9.4.7 20.9.5

3.2.5.5

20.8.5.5

3.3.5.1

20.9.5.1

3.2.6

20.8.6

3.3.5.1.1

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3.3.5.2

20.9.5.2

4.4.3.1.1

21.10.3.1.1

3.3.5.3 3.3.5.4 3.3.5.5

20.9.5.3 20.9.5.4 20.9.5.5

4.4.3.1.2 4.4.3.2 4.4.3.3

21.10.3.1.2 21.10.3.2 21.10.3.3

3.3.6

20.9.6

4.4.3.4

21.10.3.4

3.3.6.1 3.6 3.6.1

20.9.6.1 20.1 20.10.1

4.8 4.8.1 4.8.1.1

21.11 21.11.1 21.11.1.1

3.6.3.1.1 3.6.3.2 3.6.3.3 3.6.2

20.10.2.1.3 20.10.2.3 20.10.2.4 20.10.9

4.8.1.2 4.8.2 4.8.2.1 4.8.3

21.11.1.2 21.11.2 21.11.2.1 21.11.3

3.6.2.1 3.6.2.2 3.6.5 3.6.5.1

20.10.9.1 20.10.9.2 20.10.10 20.10.10.1

4.8.4 4.8.4.1 4.8.4.1.1 4.8.4.1.2

21.11.4 21.11.4.1 21.11.4.1.1 21.11.4.1.2

3.6.5.2 3.6.5.3 3.6.5.4 3.7

20.10.10.2 20.10.10.3 20.10.10.4 20.13

4.8.4.2 4.8.4.3 4.8.4.4 4.11

21.11.4.2 21.11.4.3 21.11.4.4 21.12

3.7.1

20.13.1

4.11.1

21.12.1

3.7.2 3.7.3

20.13.2 20.13.3

4.11.2 4.11.3 4.13

21.12.2 21.12.3 21.13

4.02.2

21.02.6

4.13.1

21.13.1

4.02.3 4.02.5 4.02.5.1

21.02.7 21.02.8 21.02.8.1

4.13.1.1

21.13.1.1

5.01

9.01

4.02.6

21.02.9

5.01.1

9.01.1

4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2

21.10 21.10.1 21.10.2

5.02 5.02.1 5.02.1.1.1

9.02 9.02.1 9.02.1.1

4.4.3

21.10.3

5.02.1.2

9.02.1.2

4.4.3.1

21.10.3.1

5.02.1.3

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5.1

9.1

5.3.11.3

9.3.10.2

5.1.3.1 5.1.3.1.1 5.1.3.1.2

9.1.1.2 9.1.1.2.1 9.1.1.2.2

5.3.12 5.3.12.2 5.3.12.2.1

9.3.11 9.3.11.1 9.3.11.1.1

5.1.3.2

9.1.1.3

5.3.12.3

9.3.11.2

5.1.3.4 5.1.3.5 5.1.3.5.1

9.1.1.4 9.1.1.5 9.1.1.5.1

5.3.12.3.1 5.3.13 5.3.13.2

9.3.11.2.1 9.3.12 9.3.12.1

5.1.4 5.1.4.1 5.1.4.2 5.1.4.3

9.1.1 9.1.1.6 9.1.1.7 9.1.1.8

5.3.13.3 5.3.3 5.3.3.1 5.3.3.2

9.3.12.2 9.3.2 9.3.2.1 9.3.2.2

5.1.4.3.1 5.1.4.3.4 5.1.4.4 5.2

9.1.1.8.1 9.1.1.8.2 9.1.1.8.3 9.2

5.3.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.4.1 5.3.4.1.1

9.3.2.3 9.3.3 9.3.3.1 9.3.3.1.1

5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.3.1 5.2.3.2

9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.2.1 9.2.2.2

5.3.4.1.2 5.3.4.2 5.3.4.2.1 5.3.4.3

9.3.3.1.2 9.3.3.2 9.3.3.2.1 9.3.3.3

5.2.3.3

9.2.2.3

5.3.5

9.3.4

5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6

9.2.3 9.2.4 9.2.5

5.3.5.2 5.3.5.2.1 5.3.5.2.1.1

9.3.4.1 9.3.4.1.1 9.3.4.1.1.1

5.2.7

9.2.6

5.3.5.2.2

9.3.4.1.2

5.3 5.3.1 5.3.1.1

9.3 9.3.1 9.3.1.1

5.3.5.3 5.3.5.3.1 5.3.5.3.1.1

9.3.4.2 9.3.4.2.1 9.3.4.2.1.1

5.3.1.1.1

9.3.1.1.1

5.3.5.3.1.1.1

9.3.4.2.1.1.1

5.3.1.1.2 5.3.1.3 5.3.1.4

9.3.1.1.2 9.3.1.2 9.3.1.3

5.3.5.3.1.2 5.3.5.3.1.2.1 5.3.5.3.2

9.3.4.2.1.2 9.3.4.2.1.2.1 9.3.4.2.2

5.3.11

9.3.10

5.3.5.3.2.1

9.3.4.2.2.1

5.3.11.2

9.3.10.1

5.3.5.3.3

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9.3.5

5.4.1.2.1.3

9.4.1.2.1.3

5.3.6.2 5.3.6.2.1 5.3.6.2.2

9.3.5.1 9.3.5.1.1 9.3.5.1.2

5.4.1.2.2 5.4.1.2.3 5.4.1.2.4

9.4.1.2.2 9.4.1.2.3 9.4.1.2.4

5.3.6.2.3

9.3.5.1.3

5.4.1.3

9.4.1.3

5.3.6.2.4 5.3.6.3 5.3.6.3.1

9.3.5.1.4 9.3.5.2 9.3.5.2.1

5.4.1.4 5.4.1.4.1 5.4.1.5

9.4.1.4 9.4.1.4.1 9.4.1.5

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Preamble The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a voluntary, self-governing organization of four-year colleges, universities and conferences committed to the well-being and development of student-athletes, to sound academic standards and the academic success of student-athletes, and to diversity, equity and inclusion. Member institutions and conferences believe that intercollegiate athletics programs provide student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in sports and compete as a vital, co-curricular part of their educational experience. The member schools and conferences likewise are committed to integrity and sportsmanship in their athletics programs and to institutional control of and responsibility for those programs. The basic purpose of the Association is to support and promote healthy and safe intercollegiate athletics, including national championships, as an integral part of the education program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Principles A The Primacy of the Academic Experience. Intercollegiate student-athletes are matriculated, degreeseeking students in good standing with their institutions who choose voluntarily to participate in NCAA sports. It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities are conducted with the appropriate primary emphasis on the student-athlete’s academic experience. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as a vital component of each institution’s broader educational program. The admission, academic standing and academic progress of student-athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B The Collegiate Student-Athlete Model. Student-athletes may not be compensated by a member institution for participating in a sport but may receive educational and other benefits in accordance with guidelines established by their NCAA division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

C Integrity and Sportsmanship. It is the responsibility of each member to conduct its athletics program in a manner that promotes the ideals of higher education, human development and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. All individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, academic integrity, ethical conduct, and the rules of their conferences. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

D Student-Athlete Well-Being. Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted by the Association, divisions, conferences and member institutions in a manner designed to protect, support and enhance the physical and mental health and safety of student-athletes. Each member institution shall facilitate an environment that reinforces physical and mental health within athletics by ensuring access to appropriate resources and open engagement with respect to physical and mental health. Each institution is responsible for ensuring that coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationship with student-athletes. Student-athletes shall not be discriminated against or disparaged because of their physical or mental health. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

E Institutional Control. It is the responsibility of each member institution to monitor and control its athletics program and to provide education and training to ensure compliance with the rules established by the Association, its division and conference. It is the responsibility of each member institution to report all rules violations to its NCAA division and conference in a timely manner and to cooperate fully with enforcement efforts. Responsibility for maintaining institutional control ultimately rests with the institution’s campus president or chancellor. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

F Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Association, divisions, conferences and member institutions shall create diverse and inclusive environments and shall provide education and training with respect to the creation of such environments and an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. The Association, divisions, conferences and member institutions shall commit to promoting diversity and inclusion in athletics activities and events, hiring practices, professional and coaching relationships, leadership and advancement opportunities. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

G Gender Equity. The Association is committed to gender equity. Activities of the Association, its divisions, conferences and member institutions shall be conducted in a manner free of gender bias. Divisions, conferences and member institutions shall commit to preventing gender bias in athletics activities and events, hiring practices, professional and coaching relationships, leadership and advancement opportunities. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

H Recruiting Standards. Divisional bylaws shall be designed to promote informed decisions and balance the interests of prospective and current (or transfer) student-athletes, their educational institutions and intercollegiate athletics as a whole. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Organization A The Association (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 1 The membership of the NCAA encompasses public and private institutions and conferences of widely varying mission, size, resources and opportunities. Accordingly, Association-wide governance must reflect these differences through the delegation of authorities and responsibilities to the divisions, conferences and individual member institutions except where necessary to promote and maintain the Association’s core principles. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 2 The Association shall: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) a Conduct all NCAA championships. Each member in good standing in its division shall be eligible to compete in NCAA championships assuming it meets applicable Association, division and conference requirements. The Association shall oversee broadcasting, communications and media rights for all NCAA-conducted national championships. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b When requested by a Board of Governors recognized committee, the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports or a division, develop and promulgate guidance, rules and policies based on consensus of the medical, scientific, sports medicine and sport governing communities, as appropriate, for student-athlete physical and mental health, safety and performance. The Association shall make available such guidance, rules and policies to all members. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c Promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) d Establish the rules for sports competitions and participation, with flexibility at the divisional, subdivisional or federated level as deemed necessary. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) e Manage the Association’s intellectual property and maintain historical and statistical records of the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) f Serve as liaison to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) g Provide regulatory services as requested by each division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) h Defer to appropriate authorities in areas where neither the Association nor the divisions have enforcement/infractions authority. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

3 The Board of Governors: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) a Composition of the Board of Governors shall include, with due attention to diversity and gender equity, the following voting members: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Four members from Division I, to include at least one member institution president or chancellor and one conference commissioner. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (ii) One member from the Division II Presidents Council. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iii) One member from the Division III Presidents Council. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iv) Two independent members who are not currently employed or compensated by any member institution. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (v) One graduated NCAA student-athlete, who shall have graduated not more than four years prior to appointment. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (vi) Ex officio nonvoting members of the Board of Governors shall include the NCAA president, the chairs of the Division I Council and Division II and Division III Management Councils, the president of one Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and one former NCAA student-athlete from each of the two divisions not represented by the student-athlete voting member of the Board of Governors, who shall have graduated not more than four years prior to appointment. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b Selection of members of the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Division I members of the Board of Governors shall be appointed by the Division I Board of Directors; Divisions II and III members of the Board of Governors shall be appointed by the Division II and III Presidents Councils, respectively. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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(ii) Independent members of the Board of Governors shall be selected by the Division I, II and III members of the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iii) Each divisional Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall nominate one graduated student- athlete member for the Board of Governors. One of those nominees shall be selected by the other eight members of the Board of Governors to be a voting member representing all three divisions. The other two nominees shall be ex officio members of the Board of Governors. [See Article 2-A-3-a-(vi) above.] The selection process for the student-athlete voting member and ex officio members of the Board of Governors must ensure that both men’s and women’s sports are represented. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iv) The HBCU ex officio member of the Board of Governors shall be selected by the Division I, II and III members of the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c Each member of the Board of Governors shall have a two-year term, renewable for an additional two years. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) d Duties and responsibilities: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Provide final approval and oversight of the Association’s budget, internal and external audits, enterprise risk management, strategic planning, allocation of assets and establish policies related to fiduciary responsibility; (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (ii) Employ the Association’s president, who shall be administratively responsible to the Board of Governors. Annually, in consultation with the governing bodies of the three divisions, evaluate the president. Approve employment terms of the president, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iii) Approve Association contracts involving media rights and revenue producing agreements, consulting as appropriate with divisional governing bodies. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iv) In consultation with the leadership of the divisional governing bodies, adopt and implement legal strategy, Association risk mitigation, and government relations and policy matters that affect the Association as a whole. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (v) Provide Board of Governors meeting agendas in advance to the chair of the Division I Board of Directors, and chairs of the Division II and III Presidents Councils to solicit comment and advice, and report fully to the same individuals Board of Governors actions. For matters pertaining primarily to one division, the Board of Governors will consult with and solicit comment from that division’s Board of Directors or Presidents Council with due attention to its views. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (vi) May create an executive committee and other committees or bodies to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (vii) Formulate policies and procedures consistent with this Constitution. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (viii) Convene at least one combined meeting per year of the divisional presidential governing bodies. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (ix) Convene at least one same-site meeting per year of the Division I Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (x) Sponsor proposed amendments to the Constitution to the entire membership for a vote. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (xi) Monitor adherence by the divisions to the principles in Article I. Call for a vote of the entire membership on the action of any division that it determines to be contrary to the basic purposes and general principles set forth in the Association’s Constitution. This action may be overridden by the Association’s entire membership by a two-thirds majority vote of those institutions voting. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (xii) Call for an annual or special convention of the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) e Duties and responsibilities of the NCAA president: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Administer the national office to implement directions of the Board of Governors and divisional leadership bodies. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (ii) Enter into, administer and enforce all Association contracts, including Board of Governors approved contracts concerning media rights and revenue producing agreements and initiatives of the Board of Governors and divisional leadership bodies. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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(iii) Recommend to the Board of Governors measures in response to an action or statement by an institution or its representatives that materially violates a constitutional principle and undermines the interests of the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (iv) Undertake other actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Association as determined by the Board of Governors and divisional leadership bodies. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (v) Serve as an ex officio member of the Board of Governors with authority to vote in instances when the vote of the Board of Governors results in a tie. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B The Divisions (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 1 Each division shall have independent authority to organize itself, consistent with the principles of the Association. Each division is authorized to structure itself as it deems necessary, including creation of subdivisions or creation of a new division and determination of membership eligibility for these new organizations, including the role of New divisions or subdivisions must be self-funded by the originating division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 2 Each division shall set standards for academic eligibility. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 3 Each division shall determine its own governing structure and membership. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 4 Each division shall establish guidelines regarding student-athlete benefits, including commercialization of name, image or likeness and to prevent exploitation of student-athletes or abuses by individuals or organizations not subject to the authority of the student-athlete’s. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 5 Each division shall establish policies and procedures for enforcement of Association and division rules and regulations, and the Association will provide requested support for divisional. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 6 Each division shall determine the sports in which it conducts a national championship and the access criteria for participation. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 7 Two or more divisions may establish a national collegiate championship in a sport in which they do not have separate divisional championships. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 8 Each division shall determine whether to allow an institution to classify a sport in a division other than the division in which it holds membership and the division shall determine the process for reclassification, and the privileges, conditions and obligations of multidivision classification. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 9 Each division shall determine the policies under which conferences are formed and operated. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 10 Each division shall oversee the operations of its member conferences and their adherence to the principles and provisions in this Constitution. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 11 Each division shall ensure its member institutions implement the provisions of Section D below. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 12 Authorities not explicitly enumerated in this Constitution for Association-wide governance are reserved to the divisions or, at their discretion, to subdivisions, conferences or individual institutions. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

C The Conferences (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 1 A member conference is a group of colleges and/or universities, created and operated in a manner governed by the policies of its division, that conducts competition among its members, determines a conference champion in one or more sports in which the NCAA conducts a championship, and meets the conference membership requirements established by its division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) a Multisport Conferences: Multisport conferences are the primary conference members and serve a critical role in Association and divisional governance as they represent the positions of their member colleges and universities. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b Multisport conferences must meet all specified divisional membership criteria, including number of member institutions, sports sponsorship minimums and regular-season competition requirements. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c Multisport conferences may be allocated voting representation on NCAA committees, working groups, task forces and other organizational bodies with oversight over Association or division- wide policy, as determined by the divisions. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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a A single-sport conference conducts competition and determines a conference champion among its members in one sport. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b Single-sport conferences must meet all specified divisional membership criteria for single-sport conferences. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c The governance and legislative role for a single-sport conference is limited to issues impacting the single sport and subject to the structure and requirements of its division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

3 Each division shall have the authority to determine the membership requirements for multisport and single-sport conference members and the role and representation of multisport conference members in the divisional governance structure. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 4 All conferences: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) a Must adhere to the principles and provisions in this Constitution and those established by their division, including in the conduct of athletics events. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b Must provide to student-athletes any conference policies for its licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, and other commercial agreements that may involve use of a student-athlete’s name, image or likeness. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c Shall comply completely and promptly with the rules and regulations governing the division’s enforcement process and shall cooperate fully in that process as a condition of membership in the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

5 Each conference shall support its member institutions in implementing the provisions of Section D below, subject to guidance from its division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

D Member Colleges and Universities (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 1 All members of the NCAA must: (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) a Ensure participating student-athletes are in good standing with the member institution, the conference, division and national Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) b Annually submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the division’s academic program and publish progresstoward-degree requirements for student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) c Submit annually to the division and the NCAA financial data as determined by the division detailing operating revenues, expenses and capital relating to the intercollegiate athletics program. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) d Establish an administrative structure that provides independent medical care for student-athletes, affirms the autonomous authority of primary athletics health care providers, and implements NCAA guidance, rules and policies based on consensus of the medical, scientific, sports medicine, and sport governing communities. The physicians and health care staff at each member institution have the ultimate decision-making authority over the health and welfare of student-athletes. Consistent with the member institutions’ primary obligation with respect to student-athlete health and safety, member institutions will make NCAA guidance, rules and policies available to student-athletes. Member institutions shall be responsible for the oversight and administration of coach, administrator and staff education on relevant student-athlete physical and mental health topics, prevailing consensus for engaging student-athletes about physical and mental health, how to most effectively support student-athlete physical and mental health, and appropriate resources on campus or in the local community. Member institutions are responsible for regulating practice schedules, taking into consideration the health of studentathletes and their academic success. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) e Maintain written policies for its licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising and other commercial agreements that may involve the use of a student-athlete’s name, image or likeness. Each institution shall provide such policies to student-athletes and make those policies publicly available. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) f In furtherance of institutional commitments to integrity and sportsmanship, to student-athletes, and to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, appoint individuals who have the following designations: faculty athletics representative; senior woman administrator; athletics healthcare administrator; athletics diversity and inclusion designee; and senior compliance administrator. Each institution will have the flexibility to assign duties associated with each position that best serves the needs of the institution and student-athletes. Establish a student-athlete advisory committee. Its duties may be established by the institution, but student-athletes must constitute a majority of the membership of the committee. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) g Comply completely and promptly with the rules and regulations governing the divisional enforcement process and shall cooperate fully in that process as a condition of membership in the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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h Member institutions shall comply completely and promptly with the rules and regulations governing the division enforcement process and shall cooperate fully in that process as a condition of membership in the Association. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

2 An institution’s membership in the NCAA may be suspended, terminated or otherwise disciplined (including loss of or reduction in rights to participate in governance processes or financial penalties) for removal of the member’s accreditation, failure to pay dues or failure to satisfy academic performance progress, or failure to abide by the principles stated in this constitution or those established by an institution’s division. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

E Student-Athletes (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 1 Student-athletes shall have voting representation on the Board of Governors, Division I Board of Directors, and Division II and Division III Presidents Councils. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 2 The president or chancellor of each member institution shall appoint and support the faculty athletics representative as the principal point of contact to whom student-athletes can report any action, activity or behavior by anyone associated with the athletics program inconsistent with this constitution’s principle of student-athlete health and well-being. In this role, the faculty athletics representative is a reporting contact for student-athletes independent of the institution’s athletics department, but not a legal advocate for student-athletes. The faculty athletics representative, in this capacity, shall report directly to the member institution’s president or chancellor. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Finance A Resources will be allocated to the three divisions to provide standard membership services, including championships. Division II will receive 4.37% and Division III will receive 3.18% of all operating revenue sources, as agreed on January 9, 1996. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B All Division II and Division III member schools and conferences shall receive services from the national office. Each division may choose to support additional service needs through their divisional budget. An annual review will be conducted to validate the additional Association service expenses that Divisions II and III pay for directly out of their allocations. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

C All members shall pay Association-wide membership dues set by the Board of Governors on an annual basis that contribute to the NCAA budget. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

D Each division shall have oversight and final approval of its own budget and expenditures and the division’s revenue distribution to its members. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

E Divisions may levy assessments on their members, which can be allocated to the divisional budget. Any divisional levy or increase in divisional membership dues by a division may be kept and allocated by the division acting independently of the Association or other divisions. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Rules, Compliance and Accountability A Each member institution, consistent with the principle of institutional control, shall hold itself accountable to support and comply with the rules and principles approved by the membership. Further, each school shall ensure that its staff, studentathletes, and other individuals and groups representing the institution’s athletics interests comply with applicable rules (institutional, conference, divisional and Association-wide) in the conduct of the institution’s intercollegiate athletics programs. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B Each division shall determine the methods of investigation and adjudication to hold accountable its members whose representatives engage in behaviors that violate the rules and principles approved by the membership. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

1 Those accountability measures shall identify the people who engage in investigation and adjudication and define their operating authority. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 2 The measures shall be designed to prioritize integrity and fair play, provide fair investigative and adjudicatory procedures and prescribe appropriate penalties in a timely manner. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 3 Member institutions shall cooperate fully in all accountability measures established by the applicable division and shall take all necessary measures to ensure the cooperation of their staff, student- athletes, and institutional representatives. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 4 Divisional and, as appropriate, conference regulations must ensure to the greatest extent possible that penalties imposed for infractions do not punish programs or student-athletes not involved nor implicated in the infraction(s). (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 5 Investigation of alleged infractions and, if appropriate, sanctions or penalties, by a division or conference should be consistent and timely. Decisions with respect to minor infractions should be prompt and proportionate. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 6 Each division shall annually report to the Board of Governors all major infractions as defined by each division during the preceding year, the status of investigations, and penalties imposed. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Amendments to the Constitution A Provisions of the NCAA constitution may be amended only at a special or annual Convention. The membership shall receive reasonable notice of proposed amendments. An amendment may be sponsored only by the Board of Governors or by a twothirds vote of a divisional leadership body. A sponsored amendment shall require a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting. The chair of each divisional Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall be eligible to vote. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B Sponsored amendments shall include a statement of intent and rationale. Amendments to amendments may be sponsored as set forth above but may not expand the scope of the original amendment. Amendments to amendments shall require a twothirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

C Approved amendments shall become effective on the first day of August following adoption, unless another effective date is approved by a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

D Before the end of a special or annual Convention, any member who voted on the prevailing side may move for reconsideration. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 6

Institutional Control A The control and responsibility for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be exercised by the institution itself and the division and conference of which it is a member. A member institution’s president or chancellor has ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program and the actions of any board in control of that program. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

B If an institution has a nongoverning athletics board or council or an athletics advisory board, administration, faculty members and student-athletes shall constitute at least a majority of the board. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

C It is the responsibility of the Association and each division, conference and member institution to comply with federal and state laws and local ordinances, including with respect to gender equity, diversity and inclusion. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

D Consistent with the principle of institutional control, no provision in this constitution should be construed to restrict or limit colleges and universities, public or private, from adopting or maintaining missions and policies consistent with their legal rights or obligations as institutions of high learning. (Adopted: 1/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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BYLAW, ARTICLE 9

Legislative Authority and Process. 9.01 General Principles. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.01.1 Basis of Legislation. All legislation of the Association shall be adopted by the membership in Convention assembled, or by the divisional governance entities. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.02 Definitions and Applications. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.02.1 Legislative Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.02.1.1 Division Dominant. A division dominant provision is a regulation that applies to all members of the division and is of sufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at the division's annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by the diamond symbol (♦). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.02.1.2 Common. A common provision is a regulation that applies to more than one of the divisions of the Association. A common provision shall be adopted by each of the applicable divisions, acting separately pursuant to the divisional legislative process described in Bylaw 9.3 and must be approved by all applicable divisions to be effective. Common provisions are identified by the pound sign (#). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.02.1.3 Federated. A federated provision is a regulation adopted by a majority vote of the delegates present and voting of the division (or subdivision if applicable), acting pursuant to the legislative process described in Bylaw 9.3. Such a provision applies only to the division(s) or subdivision(s) that adopts it. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.1 Conventions and Meetings. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1 Operating Procedures. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.1 Authority. The following procedures and policies set forth in Article 9 only apply to Division III specific legislative business (as opposed to Association-wide business). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.2 Institutional and Conference Delegates. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.2.1 With Voting Privileges. Each active member and each member conference with voting privileges, shall be entitled to one vote. Institutions and conferences designating both an individual who identifies as male and an individual who identifies as female as voting or alternate delegates on the Convention appointment form shall be allowed to appoint four official institutional delegates, with no gender requirement for the remaining delegates. In all other circumstances, institutions shall be limited to not more than three official delegates. For this reason, each delegate must indicate their identity. Any of the aforementioned official delegates have privileges of the floor and right to active participation in the business proceedings of Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22, Revised: 9/2/22) 9.1.1.2.2 Without Voting Privileges. Each member conference without voting privileges shall be entitled to one accredited delegate without voting privilege. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.3 Provisional Delegates. Each provisional member shall be entitled to one accredited delegate without voting privileges. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.4 Certification and Voting of Delegates. The certification and voting of delegates shall be conducted as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Delegates shall be certified to the NCAA national office as entitled to represent the member in question by the proper executive officers of their institutions or organizations; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) An active member or member conference represented by more than one delegate shall designate (on the proper form signed by the chancellor or president) the delegate entitled to cast its vote. Once the member has so designated its primary voting and alternate voting delegates, transferring the voting rights between or among them is a matter of institutional judgment, inasmuch as the voter and alternate(s) have been approved as voters; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) The same delegate may represent both an active member and a member conference; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) A delegate shall not represent any active member or member conference unless the delegate actually is identified with such member, and an institution's student may not serve as its voting or alternate voting delegate; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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(e) Whenever the Association votes on any question by roll call, either written or via voice, on demand of any delegate, the names of delegates as they vote shall be checked by the Membership Committee in order to verify the authority of the voter; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (f) Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.5 Delegate Participation in Conventions and Meetings. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.5.1 Active Delegate. Privileges of the floor and the right to active participation in the business proceedings of any annual or special Convention of the Association are accorded to the following: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Any of the accredited delegates authorized in Bylaw 9.1.1.4 to represent an active member or member conference with voting privileges; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) The single accredited delegate authorized in Bylaw 9.1.1.2.2 to represent a member conference without voting privileges or in Bylaw 9.1.1.3 to represent a provisional member; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Any member of the Board of Governors, Presidents Council, Management Council and the chair (or a committee member designated to speak for the chair) of an NCAA committee listed in Bylaw 21; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Any member of the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.6 Quorum. Forty active members and member conferences shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the division’s business. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.7 Parliamentary Rules. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be the parliamentary authority for the conduct of all meetings. Additionally, they shall be the deciding reference used in case of parliamentary challenge in all instances to which they apply and in which they are not superseded by the constitution, the bylaws or any special rule of order adopted by the division. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.8 Consideration of Legislation. Legislation shall be acted on only at the Convention business sessions in accordance with the constitution and bylaws. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.8.1 Order and Grouping of Legislation. In the consideration of groupings of related amendments or amendments-to-amendments, the Convention shall consider first the amendment that contemplates the greatest modification of the present circumstance, followed by the other amendments in the order of decreasing modification. Once an amendment in such a grouping is adopted, those that follow ordinarily will become moot. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.8.2 Single-Gender Athletics Program. An active member or member conference with no men's athletics program shall not be permitted to vote on issues affecting only men's athletics, and an active member or member conference with no women's athletics program shall not be permitted to vote on issues affecting only women's athletics. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.1.1.8.3 Voting Methods. The methods of voting at an NCAA Convention shall be by voice, paddle, roll call and/ or secret ballot, in accordance with the following procedures: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Voice Vote. The presiding officer shall determine whether to use voice voting. In the taking of a voice vote, if the presiding officer is in doubt, or on request for a division of the assembly by any member eligible to vote on the particular issue, the presiding officer shall retake the vote by a show of paddles. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Paddle Vote. The presiding officer shall determine whether to use paddle voting, which may be accomplished through electronic collection. In the taking of a vote by show of paddles, if the presiding officer is in doubt, or on the request of any member eligible to vote on the particular issue, the presiding officer shall order the vote to be counted. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Secret Ballot. Voting by secret ballot shall be conducted only when so ordered by a majority of the eligible delegates present and voting after the making of an undebatable motion to vote in that manner. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Roll Call. Voting by roll call on issues other than those so designated by the Divisions III Presidents Council shall be conducted only when so ordered by a majority of the eligible delegates present and voting, after the making of an undebatable motion to vote in that manner. If both a roll-call vote and a secret ballot are moved on a particular issue, the vote shall be taken first on whether to vote by roll call. Any interim or following vote to amend, postpone, reconsider, refer or table a proposal that has been designated by the presidential administrative groups for a roll-call vote during the Convention also must be conducted by roll-call vote. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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9.2 Elements of Legislation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.1 Operating Bylaws. The Division may adopt legislation to be included in the operating bylaws, which provide rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution and which shall include, but not be limited to, the following particulars: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) The administration of intercollegiate athletics by members of the Association; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) The establishment and control of NCAA championships (games, matches, meets and tournaments) and other athletics events sponsored or sanctioned by the Association; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) The procedures for administering and enforcing the provisions of the constitution and bylaws; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) The adoption of rules of play and competition in the various sports and the delegation of authority in connection with such subjects to individuals, officers or committees. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.2 Administrative Bylaws. The administrative bylaws of the division (i.e., administrative regulations, executive regulations, enforcement policies and procedures) provide rules and regulations for the implementation of policy adopted by the membership as set forth in the constitution and operating bylaws. They are distinct from the operating bylaws in that, to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the conduct of the affairs of the Association, they may be adopted or amended by the Presidents Council and the Management Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.2.1 Administrative Regulations. The division is empowered to adopt or revise administrative regulations consistent with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws, subject to amendment by the membership, for the implementation of policy established by legislation governing the general activities of the division. The administrative bylaws may be adopted or amended by the Presidents Council or Management Council or at any annual or special Convention by a majority vote of the delegates in Divisions III present and voting in accordance with the relevant sections of Bylaw 9.3.3 (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.2.2 Executive Regulations. The Division is empowered to adopt or revise executive regulations consistent with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws, subject to amendment by the Divisions III membership. Executive regulations relate to the administration of the division's championships, the expenditure of the division's funds, the distribution of the income of the division and the general administration of the affairs of the division. The executive regulations may be adopted or amended by the Presidents Council or Management Council or at any annual or special Convention by a majority vote of the delegates in Divisions III present and voting in accordance with the relevant sections of Bylaw 9.3.3. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.2.3 Enforcement Policies and Procedures. The Committee on Infractions is empowered to adopt, formulate and revise enforcement policies and procedures for the conduct of the Association's infractions program (see Bylaw 32) and its internal operating procedures, and review and approve the enforcement staff's internal operating procedures, subject to approval by the Management Council. These enforcement policies and procedures shall be developed by the Committee on Infractions, shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws and shall be subject to amendment by the membership. The Infractions Appeals Committee may adopt or revise enforcement policies and procedures that relate directly to the infractions appeals process, subject to review and approval by the Management Council. Such policies and procedures shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws and shall be subject to amendment by the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.2.3 Resolutions. Legislation of a temporary character effective only for a specified time period may be enacted through resolutions not inconsistent with the constitution, bylaws (including administrative bylaws) and special rules of order. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.4 Interpretations of Constitution and Bylaws. The Presidents Council and Management Council, and the Interpretations and Legislation Committee are empowered to make interpretations of the constitution and bylaws (See Bylaw 9.4.1). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.5 Special Rules of Order. The division may adopt special rules of order not inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws. These special rules, with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, the constitution and the bylaws shall be the parliamentary authority for the conduct of all meetings of the division and, together, shall be the deciding reference used in case of parliamentary challenge in all instances to which they apply. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.2.6 Statements of Division Philosophy. The membership through appropriate deliberative processes, may prepare a statement of division philosophy relating to the development and operation of an intercollegiate athletics program in the division. Such a statement is not binding on member institutions but shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by 9/14/22

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9.3 Amendment Process. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1 Authorizing Legislation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1.1 Amendment. Division dominant and federated provisions may be amended at any annual or special convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1.1.1 Noncontroversial Amendment. The Management Council or Presidents Council, in the interim between annual Conventions, by a three-fourths majority of its members present and voting, may adopt noncontroversial legislative amendments clearly necessary to promote the normal and orderly administration of the division's legislation. The Management Council or Presidents Council shall then sponsor legislation at the next annual Convention to confirm the adoption of such amendments. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1.1.2 Emergency Legislation. The Presidents Council by at least three-fourths majority of its members present and voting may adopt emergency legislation that shall be effective immediately in the following situations: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) When the NCAA must respond to or comply with a court, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or government order; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) When the Presidents Council deems it appropriate to limit or avoid NCAA liability as a result of litigation, ADR or governmental proceedings; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) When significant values or harm are at stake and the use of the regular legislative cycle is likely to cause undue hardship to the Association or the Division III membership because of the delay in its effective date. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) Emergency legislation must be ratified by the Division III membership at the next regularly scheduled NCAA Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1.2 Amendment-to-Amendment -- Division Dominant Provisions. A proposed amendment to a division dominant provision may be amended at any annual or special Convention. From July 15 through September 15, sponsors of proposed amendments may refine and change the proposed amendments in any manner that is germane to the original. After September 15, proposed amendments may be amended only if the amendment to the proposed amendment does not increase the modification of the provision to be amended. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.1.3 Amendment-to-Amendment -- Federated Provisions. A proposed amendment to a federated provision of the bylaws may be amended at any annual or special Convention. From July 15 through September 15, sponsors of proposed amendments may refine and change the proposed amendments in any manner that is germane to the original. After September 15, proposed amendments may be amended only if the amendment to the proposed amendment does not increase the modification of the provision to be amended. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.2 Sponsorship -- Amendments to Division Dominant Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.2.1 Amendment. An amendment to a division dominant provision may be sponsored by the Presidents Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.2.2 Amendment-to-Amendment. An amendment-to-amendment to a division dominant provision may be sponsored by the Presidents Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.2.3 Editorial Changes. The presiding officer may permit changes in the wording of a proposed amendment of a purely editorial nature or to correct typographical errors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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official presidential administrative groups or at least two chancellors or presidents of the conference's member institutions if the conference has no presidential administrative group. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.3.1.1 Amendment, Federated Provision. When legislation is applicable only to a particular division, only members of that division may submit amendments to that legislation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.3.1.2 Primary Contact Person. All amendments proposed by member institutions shall designate a primary contact person. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.3.2 Amendment-to-Amendment. An amendment to an amendment of a provision of the bylaws may be sponsored by: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) The Management Council or Presidents Council; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Twenty or more active member institutions with voting privileges, when submitted in writing by each institution's chancellor or president or the chancellor's or president's designated representative; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Two or more member conferences with voting privileges, when submitted in writing by the chief elected or executive officer of the conferences on behalf of each conference's active member institutions and signed by the chairs of the conferences' official presidential administrative groups or at least two chancellors or presidents of the conference's member institutions if the conference has no presidential administrative group. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.3.2.1 Primary Contact Person. All amendments-to-amendments proposed by member institutions shall designate a primary contact person. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.3.3 Editorial Changes. The presiding officer may permit changes in the wording of proposed amendments of a purely editorial nature or to correct typographical errors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.4 Submission Deadline. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.1 Division Dominant Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.1.1 Amendments. Amendments to division dominant provisions shall be sponsored by the Presidents Council in accordance with the following deadlines: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Annual Convention -- September 1. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Special Convention -- Ninety days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.1.1.1 Exception. The Presidents Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may establish a later date for the submission of amendments for an annual Convention when a special Convention is held after September 1. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.1.2 Amendments-to-Amendments. The Presidents Council must submit amendments to its original amendments in writing and such amendments must be submitted not later than 5 p.m. Eastern time September 15, unless the amendment-to-amendment does not increase the modification specified in the original. Any amendment-toamendment submitted after September 15 shall not increase the modification of the original and must be submitted in writing not later than 5 p.m. Eastern time November 1 before an annual Convention or 60 days before a special Convention. The Presidents Council may propose amendments-to-amendments at the time of the Convention without meeting these procedural requirements, provided the amendment-to-amendment has been approved by two-thirds of the Presidents Council and copies are distributed before or during the appropriate business session. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2 Legislation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.1 Amendment. Deadline dates for receipt at the national office of proposed amendments are as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.1.1 Amendment Proposed by Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Annual Convention -- 5 p.m. Eastern time July 15 (at least one of the sponsors of a conference-sponsored amendment or at least 10 of the 20 individual institution sponsors must meet the July 15 deadline and the required chancellor or president approval for these amendments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern time August 1). The additional conference or 10 individual institutions must meet the deadline of 5 p.m. Eastern time September 1 or the amendment will be automatically withdrawn. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Special Convention -- Ninety days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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9.3.4.2.1.1.1 Exception. The Presidents Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may establish a later date for the submission of amendments for an annual Convention when a special Convention is held after July 15. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.1.2 Amendments Sponsored by Management Council or Presidents Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Annual Convention -- September 1. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Special Convention -- Ninety days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.1.2.1 Exception. The Presidents Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may establish a later date for the submission of amendments for an annual Convention when a special Convention is held after September 1. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.2 Amendment-to-Amendment. Sponsors of proposed amendments must submit amendments to their original amendments in writing and such amendments-to-amendments must be received at the Association's national office not later than 5 p.m. Eastern time September 15, unless the amendment-to-amendment does not increase the modification specified in the original. Any amendment-to-amendment submitted after September 15 shall not increase the modification of the original and must be submitted in writing and received at the Association's national office not later than 5 p.m. Eastern time November 1 before an annual Convention or 60 days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.2.1 Exception -- Management Council or Presidents Council. The Management Council or Presidents Council may propose amendments-to-amendments at the time of the Convention without meeting these procedural requirements provided that in each instance the proposed amendment to an amendment has been approved by two-thirds of the respective council and copies are distributed before or during the business session. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.4.2.3 Cost Considerations. The sponsors of each proposed amendment or amendment-to-amendment must include a written financial impact statement regarding the potential financial impact (e.g., additional costs, cost savings) of the proposed legislation as it applies to the NCAA, conferences, institutions, student-athletes and prospective student-athletes. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.5 Notification to Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.1 Amendments to Division Dominant Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.1.1 Initial Publication. Amendments to division dominant provisions sponsored by the Presidents Council shall be published for the information of the membership as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Not later than September 23 for an annual Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Not later than 75 days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.1.2 Official Notice. A copy of the proposed amendments shall be published not later than November 15 before an annual Convention or 45 days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.1.3 Delayed Date. If the Presidents Council establishes a date later than July 15 or September 1 for the submission of amendments to division dominant provisions for an annual Convention, it, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may establish a later date for publishing copies of the proposed amendments for information of the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.1.4 Amendments-to-Amendments. Copies of all amendments-to-amendments to division dominant provisions submitted by the Presidents Council in accordance with the September 15 deadline shall be published by September 23. Copies of all other amendments-to-amendments submitted by the November 1 deadline shall be published in the Official Notice of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.2 Amendments to Legislation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.2.1 Initial Publication. Proposed amendments shall be published for the information of the division as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Not later than August 15 -- Those proposed by the membership, including the primary contact person's name, title and member institution or member conference, as well as the sponsors' statements of intent and rationale and any amendments designated for inclusion by the Management Council or Presidents Council; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Not later than September 23 -- Those submitted by the Management Council or Presidents Council and those modified by the sponsors; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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(c) Not later than 75 days before a special Convention -- All proposed amendments. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.2.2 Official Notice. A copy of the proposed amendments shall be published not later than November 15 before an annual Convention or 45 days before a special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.2.3 Delayed Date. If the Presidents Council establishes a date later than July 15 or September 1 for the submission of amendments for an annual Convention, it, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may establish a later date for publishing copies of the proposed amendments for information of the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.5.2.4 Amendments-to-Amendments. Copies of all amendments to proposed amendments submitted by the amendment's original sponsors in accordance with the September 15 deadline shall be published by September 23. Copies of all other amendments-to-amendments submitted by the November 1 deadline shall be published in the Official Notice of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.6 Committee Review -- Legislation. All amendments submitted by the membership shall be evaluated by an appropriate committee before they can be included on the agenda for Convention. Such evaluation may involve a position of support or opposition and/or a suggestion of an alternative amendment by the committee. The committee shall complete its evaluation not later than October 7. The committee position, if any, shall not prevent the membership from voting on the amendment at the next Convention provided all appropriate submission deadlines have been met. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.6.1 Committee Designation. The Management Council shall assign each amendment to the appropriate committee(s) for evaluation and shall designate a subcommittee of itself or a special committee when no appropriate committee exists. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.6.2 Publication of Committee Position. The position of the appropriate committee shall be printed with the relevant amendment in the Official Notice of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.7 Adoption of Amendment, Voting Requirements. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.1 Division Dominant Provision. Adoption of an amendment to a division dominant provision shall require a two-thirds majority vote of all Division III delegates present and voting at the annual or special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.1.1 Change of Voting Requirement of Division Dominant Provision. In order to change a division dominant provision to a federated provision, a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at the division's annual or special Convention is required. In order to change a division dominant provision to a common provision, the change must be adopted through the procedure and with the voting requirement applicable to such provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.2 Common Provision. Adoption of an amendment to a common provision shall be adopted by each of the applicable divisions, acting separately pursuant to the divisional legislative process and must be approved by all applicable divisions to be effective. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.2.1 Change of Voting Requirement of Common Provision. In order to change a common provision to a federated provision, each of the applicable divisions shall adopt the change acting separately pursuant to the divisional legislative process. The change must be approved by all applicable divisions to be effective. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.3 Federated Provision. Adoption of an amendment to a federated provision shall require a majority vote of the division’s delegates present and voting, at an annual or special Convention or at a division legislative meeting of the Association. Such legislation shall apply only to the division(s) adopting it. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.7.3.1 Change of Voting Requirement of Federated Provision. In order to change a federated provision to any other type of provision, the change must be adopted through the procedure and with the voting requirement applicable to the particular type of provision. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.8 Adoption of Amendment-to-Amendment, Voting Requirements. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.8.1 Division Dominant Provision. A proposed amendment to an amendment of a division dominant provision shall be approved by a majority vote of the delegates of the division present and voting. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.8.2 Federated Provision. A proposed amendment to an amendment of a federated provision shall be approved by a majority vote of the delegates of the division present and voting. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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9.3.9.1 Division Championship. A division championship per Bylaw 18.02.1.2 may be established by a majority vote of all members of the division present and voting at an annual Convention, subject to all requirements, standards and conditions prescribed in Bylaw 18.3. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.10 Intent and Rationale. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.10.1 Amendments to Division Dominant Provisions. All amendments to division dominant provisions shall include a statement of intent and a separate statement of rationale. The statement of rationale shall not exceed 200 words in length. All amendments-to-amendments shall include a statement of intent and a cost estimate. An amendment-toamendment also may include a statement of rationale that shall not exceed 50 words in length. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.10.2 Amendments to Federated Provisions. All amendments to federated provisions shall include a statement of intent and a separate statement of rationale. The statement of rationale shall not exceed 200 words in length. All amendments-to-amendments shall include a statement of intent and a cost estimate. An amendment-to-amendment also may include a statement of rationale that shall not exceed 50 words in length. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.11 Effective Date. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.11.1 Division Dominant Provisions. All amendments to division dominant provisions shall become effective not earlier than the first day of August after adoption by the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.11.1.1 Alternative to August 1 Effective Date. If a voting delegate wishes to propose an immediate effective date, or to propose any other effective date before the first day of August, a two-thirds majority of all delegates present and eligible to vote on the amendment is required to approve the immediate or alternative effective date. Those amendments specified as being effective immediately shall become effective on adjournment of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.11.2 Federated Provisions. All amendments to federated provisions shall become effective not earlier than the first day of August after adoption by the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.11.2.1 Alternative to August 1 Effective Date. If a voting delegate wishes to propose an immediate effective date, or to propose any other effective date before the first day of August, the rationale statement shall contain reasons why the amendment has an alternative effective date. Those amendments specified as being effective immediately shall become effective on adjournment of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.3.12 Reconsideration. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.12.1 Vote on Division Dominant Provisions. An affirmative or negative vote on a division dominant provision is final and may not be reconsidered once that vote has been confirmed by the presiding officer. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.3.12.2 Vote on Federated Provisions. An affirmative or negative vote on a federated provision is final and may not be reconsidered once that vote has been confirmed by the presiding officer. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1 Interpretations of Constitution and Bylaws. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.1 Authorization. The Presidents Council and Management Council in the interim between Conventions, and the Interpretations and Legislation Committee, in the interim between meetings of the Presidents Council and Management Council, are empowered to make interpretations of the constitution and bylaws. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.1.1 Modification of Wording. In addition to its general authority to make binding interpretations of NCAA legislation, the Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may interpret legislation consistent with the intent of the membership in adopting the legislation if sufficient documentation and testimony are available to clearly establish that the wording of the legislation is inconsistent with that intent. The Management Council shall sponsor legislation at the next annual Convention to confirm any such interpretations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2 Interpretation Process. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.1 Staff Interpretation (Determination). The academic and membership affairs staff shall respond to a request from a member institution for an interpretation of NCAA rules. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.1.1 Appeal of Staff Interpretation. A member institution may appeal a staff interpretation to the Interpretations and Legislation Committee. Such a request must be submitted in writing by the institution's conference or by one of the five individuals who are authorized to request such interpretations on behalf of the 9/14/22

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institution [i.e., chancellor or president, faculty athletics representative, athletics director, senior woman administrator, compliance coordinator, or designated substitute(s) for the chancellor or president and/or athletics director, as specified in writing to the national office]. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.1.2 Review of Staff Interpretations. The Interpretations and Legislation Committee shall review all staff interpretations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.1.3 Publication and Notification. A staff interpretation shall be binding on the requesting institution on notification of the response to its interpretation request unless the interpretation is modified or reversed on appeal or reviewed by the Interpretations and Legislation Committee. A staff interpretation that has been reviewed and approved by the Interpretations and Legislation Committee shall be binding on all institutions on publication to the membership (e.g., announced on the NCAA website or Legislative Services Database for the Internet). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.2 Review of Interpretations and Legislation Committee Decision. The Management Council shall review all interpretations issued by the Interpretations and Legislation Committee and may approve, reverse, or modify such interpretations. A member institution may appeal a decision of the Interpretations and Legislation Committee to the Management Council meeting immediately after the decision of the committee. The appeal must be submitted in writing by the institution's chancellor or president, faculty athletics representative or director of athletics. The Management Council shall establish the procedures for such an appeal. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.3 Publication or Notification. Interpretations issued by the Interpretations and Legislation Committee shall be binding on notification to affected institutions and on all member institutions after publication and circulation to the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.2.4 Revision. Interpretations approved by the Management Council may not be revised by the Interpretations and Legislation Committee. The Interpretations and Legislation Committee may only recommend to the Management Council revisions of such interpretations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.3 Application. An interpretation of the constitution or bylaws shall be applicable to the membership division(s) to which the provision applies. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.4 Request for Convention Review. Any member of the Association to which an interpretation applies may request a review of the interpretation at the next annual Convention by making such a request in writing to the Association's Convention office before 1 p.m. on the day before the business sessions of the Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.4.1 Affirmation of Interpretation. An interpretation of the constitution or bylaws submitted for review requires the same vote for affirmation that would be required for an amendment of the provisions to which the interpretation applies (e.g., majority vote of the delegates present and voting in the appropriate division for an interpretation of a federated provision). An interpretation that fails to receive the required vote for affirmation shall not be binding on the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.5 Amendment by Membership. A proposed amendment to an existing interpretation must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Bylaw 9.3. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.6 Convention-Approved Interpretations. All interpretations approved by the Convention shall be incorporated into the constitution or bylaws. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.7 Review Authority of Management Council. An institution may appeal to the Management Council a decision of a committee (excluding actions of the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, related to the restoration of a student-athlete's eligibility, and the Committee on Infractions) or the NCAA staff regarding the application of legislation to a particular situation. In reaching its decision, the Management Council shall review the complete record in order to determine whether there is sufficient basis to grant relief from the application of the legislation. The Management Council shall establish the process for such a review; shall monitor the actions taken under this authorization; and shall report annually to the membership the actions taken, in summary, aggregate form. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.1.7.1 Previously Approved Legislative Relief Wavers. Specific legislative relief waiver requests that have been previously approved on a routine basis by the Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council, may be processed by an institution or conference. Documentation of each approval shall be kept on file at the institution or the conference office. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.4.2 Resolutions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.1 Authorization. Legislation pertaining to the division may be enacted through resolutions not inconsistent with the constitution, bylaws (including administrative bylaws) and special rules of order. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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9.4.2.2 Scope and Application. Legislation enacted through resolutions shall be of a temporary nature, effective only for a limited time as specified in the resolution itself. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3 Division Dominant Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3.1 Sponsorship. A resolution related to a division dominant provision may be sponsored by the Presidents Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3.2 Submission Deadline. A proposed resolution related to a division dominant provision must be submitted before November 1. The Presidents Council may sponsor resolutions at the time of the Convention without meeting this deadline provided the proposed resolution has been approved by a two-thirds majority vote of that Council and copies are distributed during the division business sessions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3.3 Voting Requirements. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3.3.1 Adoption -- Annual/Special Convention. Adoption of a resolution shall require a majority vote of the delegates of the division present and voting at an annual or special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.3.3.2 Mail Ballot. If a majority of the delegates of the division present and voting so direct, a resolution shall be referred to the entire membership of that division for a mail vote conducted under conditions approved by the Presidents Council. A two-thirds majority of members of the division voting in any such mail vote shall be required for the enactment of the legislation proposed in the resolution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4 Federated Provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.1 Sponsorship. A resolution related to a federated provision may be sponsored by: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) The Management Council or Presidents Council; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Twenty or more active member institutions with voting privileges, on written verification of sponsorship signed by each sponsoring member's chancellor or president or the chancellor's or president's designated representative; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Two or more member conferences with voting privileges when submitted by the chief elected or executive officer of the conference on behalf of each conference's active member institutions and signed by the chairs of the conferences' official presidential administrative groups or at least two chancellors or presidents of the conference's member institutions if the conference has no presidential administrative group. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.2 Submission Deadline. A proposed resolution related to a federated provision must be submitted in writing to the national office before November 1. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.2.1 Exception. The Presidents Council or Management Council may sponsor resolutions at the time of the Convention without meeting this deadline, provided the proposed resolution has been approved by a twothirds vote of the Presidents Council or Management Council and copies are distributed before or during the business sessions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.3 Cost Considerations. The sponsors of each proposed resolution shall include a written financial impact statement regarding the potential financial impact (e.g., additional costs, cost savings) of the proposed resolution as it applies to the NCAA, conferences, institutions, student-athletes or prospective student-athletes. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.4 Voting Requirements. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.4.1 Adoption -- Annual/Special Convention. Adoption of a resolution shall require a majority vote of the delegates of the division present and voting at an annual or special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.2.4.4.2 Mail Ballot. If a majority of the delegates of the division present and voting so direct, a resolution shall be referred to the members of the division for a mail vote conducted by the officers under conditions approved by the Presidents Council. A two-thirds majority of members of the division voting in any such mail vote shall be required for the enactment of the legislation proposed in the resolution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.4.3 Special Rules of Order. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.3.1 Division Business Sessions. The division may adopt special rules of order not inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws by a two-thirds majority of the delegates of the division present and voting at any annual or special Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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9.4.3.2 Amendment Process. Proposed special rules of order and amendments to existing special rules of order shall be subject to the same procedural requirements for previous notice and amendments. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

9.4.4 Statements of Division Philosophy. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.4.1 Authorization. Each division or subdivision, through appropriate deliberative processes, may prepare a statement of division philosophy relating to the development and operation of an intercollegiate athletics program in the division or subdivision. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.4.2 Scope and Application. Such a statement is not binding on member institutions but shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division or subdivision and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9.4.4.3 Adoption Process. A statement of division philosophy may be adopted at any annual or special Convention by a majority vote of the delegates of the division present and voting. If a statement of division philosophy is adopted, it shall be published in the NCAA Manual. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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Ethical Conduct. 10.01 General Principles. 10.01.1 Honesty and Sportsmanship. Individuals employed by (or associated with) a member institution to administer, conduct or coach intercollegiate athletics and all participating student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.

10.02 Definitions and Applications. 10.02.1 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 include, 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. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 10.02.2 Wager. [#] 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 value. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)

10.1 Unethical Conduct. Unethical conduct by a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or a current or former institutional staff member, which includes any individual who performs work for the institution or the athletics department even if they do not receive compensation for such work, may include, but is not limited to, the following: (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/9/96, 7/20/10, 4/20/21) (a) Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or the individual's institution; (b) Knowing involvement in offering or providing a prospective or an enrolled student-athlete an improper inducement or extra benefit or improper financial aid; (Revised: 1/9/96) (c) Knowingly furnishing or knowingly influencing others to furnish the NCAA or the individual's institution false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation; (Revised: 1/13/10) (d) Receipt of benefits by an institutional staff member for facilitating or arranging a meeting between a student-athlete and an agent, financial advisor or a representative of an agent or advisor (e.g., "runner"); (Adopted: 1/9/96) (e) Knowing involvement in providing a banned substance or impermissible supplement to student-athletes, or knowingly providing medications to student-athletes contrary to medical licensure, commonly accepted standards of care in sports medicine practice, or state or federal law. This provision shall not apply to banned substances for which the student-athlete has received a medical exception per Bylaw 31.2.3.2; however, the substance must be provided in accordance with medical licensure, commonly accepted standards of care and state or federal law; (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 5/23/08, 5/30/08) (f) Engaging in any athletics competition under an assumed name or with intent to otherwise deceive; or (Revised: 7/20/10) (g) Failure to provide complete and accurate information to the NCAA, the NCAA Eligibility Center or the institution's athletics department regarding an individual's amateur status. (Revised: 7/20/10)

10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs. A member institution's athletics department staff members or others employed by the intercollegiate athletics program who have knowledge of a student-athlete's use at any time of a substance on the list of banned drugs, as set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3.1, shall follow institutional procedures dealing with drug abuse or shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in Bylaw 19.5.2.

10.3 Sports Wagering Activities. [#] The following individuals shall not knowingly participate in sports wagering activities or provide information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition: (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) (a) Staff members of an institution's athletics department; (b) Nonathletics department staff members who have responsibilities within or over the athletics department (e.g., chancellor or president, faculty athletics representative, individual to whom athletics reports); (c) Staff members of a conference office; and 9/14/22

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(d) Student-athletes.

10.3.1 Scope of Application. [#] The prohibition against sports wagering applies to any institutional practice or any competition (intercollegiate, amateur or professional) in a sport in which the Association conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football and in emerging sports for women. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 10.3.1.1 Exception. [#] The provisions of Bylaw 10.3 are not applicable to traditional wagers between institutions (e.g., traditional rivalry) or in conjunction with particular contests (e.g., bowl games). Items wagered must be representative of the involved institutions or the states in which they are located. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)

10.3.2 Suspension by a Non-NCAA National or International Sports Governing Body. [#] A student-athlete under a sports wagering related suspension from a non-NCAA national or international sports governing body shall not participate in intercollegiate competition for the duration of the suspension. (Adopted: 1/22/20)

10.4 Disciplinary Action. [#] Prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of eligibility. Institutional staff members found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in Bylaw 19.5.2 of the NCAA enforcement procedures, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual's previous employment at another member institution. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/11/00, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)

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Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel. 11.01 General Principle. 11.01.1 Institutional Control. An institution determines who is to be employed and the amount of salary the employee receives in accordance with institutional policy. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01)

11.1 Conduct of Athletics Personnel. 11.1.1 Standards of Honesty and Sportsmanship. Individuals employed by or associated with a member institution to administer, conduct or coach intercollegiate athletics shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institution and they, as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. (See Bylaw 10 for more specific ethicalconduct standards.) (Adopted: 4/11/06) 11.1.2 Responsibility for Violations of NCAA Regulations. Institutional staff members found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual's previous employment at another member institution. (Adopted: 4/11/06) 11.1.2.1 Responsibility of Head Coach. It shall be the responsibility of an institution's head coach to promote an atmosphere for compliance within the program supervised by the coach and to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches and other administrators involved with the program who report directly or indirectly to the coach. (Adopted: 4/11/06)

11.1.3 Use of Association Name or Affiliation. Staff members of member institutions and others serving on the Association's committees or acting as consultants shall not use, directly or by implication, the Association's name or their affiliation with the Association in the endorsement of products or services. 11.1.4 Representing Individuals in Marketing Athletics Ability/Reputation. Staff members of the athletics department of a member institution shall not represent, directly or indirectly, any individual in the marketing of athletics ability or reputation to an agent, a professional sports team or a professional sports organization, including receiving compensation for arranging commercial endorsements or personal appearances for former student-athletes, except as specified in Bylaw 11.1.4.1, and shall not receive compensation or gratuities of any kind, directly or indirectly, for such services. (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/11/94) 11.1.4.1 Exception -- Head Coach. An institution's head coach in a sport may contact agents, professional sports teams or professional sports organizations on behalf of a student-athlete, provided no compensation is received for such services. The head coach shall consult with and report their activities to the president or chancellor [or an individual or group (e.g., athletics advisory board) designated by the president or chancellor]. The head coach may: (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 10/3/05, 4/20/21) (a) Communicate directly (e.g., in-person, by mail, email or telephone) with representatives of a professional athletics team to assist in securing a tryout with that team for a student-athlete; (b) Assist the student-athlete in the selection of an agent by participating with the student-athlete in interviews of agents, by reviewing written information player agents send to the student-athlete and by having direct communication with those individuals who can comment about the abilities of an agent (e.g., other agents, a professional league’s players’ association); and (c) Visit with player agents or representatives of professional athletics teams to assist the student-athlete in determining their market value (e.g., potential salary, draft status). (Revised: 4/20/21)

11.1.5 Use of Tobacco Products. The use of tobacco products is prohibited by all game personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition. Uniform penalties (as determined by the applicable rules-making committees and sports committees with rules-making responsibilities) shall be established for such use. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, Revised: 1/10/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 11.1.6 Sports-Safety Training. Each head coach, and other coach who is employed full time at the institution and each certified strength and conditioning coach that conducts voluntary strength and conditioning activities outside the playing season 9/14/22

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in accordance with Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1.4) shall maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use. (Adopted: 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

11.2 Contractual Agreements. 11.2.1 Stipulation That NCAA Enforcement Provisions Apply. Contractual agreements or appointments between a coach and an institution shall include the stipulation that a coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.

11.3 Compensation and Remuneration. See Bylaw 11.01 for additional regulations regarding coaches' compensation and remuneration.

11.3.1 Control of Employment and Salaries. The institution, as opposed to any outside source, shall remain in control of determining who is to be its employee and the amount of salary the employee is to receive within the restrictions specified by NCAA legislation. 11.3.2 Private Lessons. An institution's coach may teach private lessons to a prospective student-athlete, provided the following criteria are satisfied: (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, Revised: 5/4/09, 1/16/10) (a) The coach makes lessons available to the general public; (b) Fees charged to the prospective student-athlete are at a rate commensurate with fees charged to all individuals; (c) Prior written approval is provided annually by the institution's athletics director and the institution's athletics department keeps on file documentation of the fee charged for the private lessons; and (d) Fees charged to the prospective student-athlete are not paid by individuals or entities other than the prospective studentathlete or prospective student-athlete's parents or guardian(s). 11.3.3 Employment and Endorsement of a Recruiting or Scouting Service. An athletics department staff member may not directly promote or endorse a recruiting or scouting service or be employed (either on a salaried or volunteer basis) in any capacity by a recruiting or scouting service (see Bylaw 13.11.3.2). (Adopted: 5/18/17)

11.4 Employment of High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coaches. 11.4.1 Graduate Teaching Assistant/High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coach. A member institution may provide legitimate compensation to a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach who is also a graduate teaching assistant enrolled in a postgraduate program conducted by the institution. (Revised: 5/27/08) 11.4.2 High School, Preparatory or Two-Year College Coach. An institution may employ a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach (or a high school, preparatory school or two-year college may employ an institution's coach) provided that in their coaching role at the institution the individual: (Revised: 5/27/08, 4/20/21) (a) Performs actual, on-the-field coaching duties; (b) Is involved in recruiting only to the same extent as other institutional on-the-field coaches; and (c) Is under contract or other binding agreement for a period of not less than one academic year; however, the member institution is permitted to confine its compensation to such a coach to a shorter period of time, such as a sport season. 11.4.3 Employment in Same or Different Sport. A high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach who remains associated with the high school, preparatory school or a two-year college in the same or different sport may be employed by an institution. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01)

11.6 Limitations on Scouting of Opponents. Member institutions shall not scout any opponents other than those participating in regular-season or postseason contests. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

11.8 Division III Rules Test -- Annual Requirement. Institutions shall administer the NCAA Division III Rules Test to all head coaches and athletics administrators with compliance responsibilities on an annual basis. Failure to administer the NCAA Division III Rules Test on an annual basis shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 7/22/08)

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BYLAWS, ARTICLE 12

Amateurism. 12.01 General Principles. 12.01.1 Eligibility for Intercollegiate Athletics. Only an amateur student-athlete is eligible for intercollegiate athletics participation in a particular sport. 12.01.2 Clear Line of Demarcation. Member institutions' athletics programs are designed to be an integral part of the educational program. The student-athlete is considered an integral part of the student body, thus maintaining a clear line of demarcation between college athletics and professional sports. 12.01.3 "Individual" versus "Student-Athlete." NCAA amateur status may be lost as a result of activities before enrollment in college. If NCAA rules specify that an "individual" may or may not participate in certain activities, this term refers to a person before and after enrollment in a member institution. If NCAA rules specify a "student-athlete," the legislation applies only to that person's activities after enrollment.

12.02 Definitions and Applications. 12.02.1 Agent. An agent is any individual who, directly or indirectly: (Adopted: 7/24/12) (a) Represents or attempts to represent an individual for the purpose of marketing their athletics ability or reputation for financial gain; or (Revised: 9/1/20) (b) Seeks to obtain any type of financial gain or benefit from securing a prospective student-athlete's enrollment at an educational institution or from a student-athlete's potential earnings as a professional athlete. 12.02.1.1 Application. An agent may include, but is not limited to, a certified contract advisor, financial advisor, marketing representative, brand manager or anyone who is employed or associated with such persons. (Adopted: 7/24/12)

12.02.2 Individual. An individual, for purposes of this bylaw, is any person of any age without reference to enrollment in an educational institution or status as a student-athlete. 12.02.3 Pay. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by the governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics. 12.02.4 Professional Athlete. A professional athlete is one who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation, except as permitted by the governing legislation of the Association. 12.02.5 Professional Athletics Team. A professional team is any organized team that: (a) Provides any of its players more than actual and necessary expenses for participation on the team, except as otherwise permitted by NCAA legislation. Actual and necessary expenses are limited to the following, provided the value of these items is commensurate with the fair market value in the locality of the player(s) and is not excessive in nature: (Revised: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03) (1) Meals directly tied to competition and practice held in preparation for such competition; (2) Lodging directly tied to competition and practice held in preparation for such competition; (3) Apparel, equipment and supplies tied to competition or practice; (4) Coaching and instruction; (5) Health/medical insurance; (6) Transportation (i.e., expenses to and from practice and competition, cost of transportation from home to training/ practice site at the beginning of the season and from training/practice site to home at the end of the season); (7) Medical treatment and physical therapy; (8) Facility usage; (9) Entry fees; and (10) Other reasonable expenses; or (Revised: 1/12/04, 1/9/06) (b) Declares itself to be professional. 12.02.6 Student-Athlete. An individual becomes a student-athlete when they participate in an intercollegiate squad practice or contest that is under the jurisdiction of the athletics department. (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/9/06, 9/1/20) 9/14/22

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12.02.7 Volleyball and Beach Volleyball. Volleyball and beach volleyball are considered the same sport for the purposes of Bylaw 12. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15)

12.1 Amateur Status. An individual's (prospective student-athlete or enrolled student-athlete) amateur status shall be determined using the following (see Bylaw 14 regarding the eligibility restoration process). (Revised: 2/4/10)

12.1.1 Preferential Treatment, Benefits or Services. It is impermissible to receive preferential treatment, benefits or services because of the individual's athletics reputation or skill, or pay-back potential as a professional athlete, unless such treatment, benefits or services are specifically permitted under NCAA legislation. [R] (Revised: 1/11/94, 10/22/07, 2/4/10) 12.1.1 International Students. An international student’s amateur status, including participation in organized competition prior to initial collegiate enrollment (14.2.4.4), shall be determined using the following provisions. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.1 Exceptions. 12.1.1.1 International Student Defined. An international student is any student who attended a secondary or postsecondary school outside the United States, participated in athletics outside the United States or whose permanent residence is outside the United States. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.1.1 Designation of Fundraising Money -- Before Initial, Full-Time Enrollment. An outside amateur team or organization may designate specific funds to an individual through their participation in fundraising activities, provided all of the following conditions are satisfied: (Adopted: 7/26/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 9/1/20) (a) Designated funds do not exceed the individual’s actual and necessary expenses (e.g., transportation, uniforms) for athletics participation [see Bylaw 12.1.3.1-(f) and 12.1.5.1-(a)]; and (b) Any funds that exceed an individual's actual and necessary expenses must be applied to the general team or organizational fund. 12.1.1.1.2 Designation of Earned Fundraising Money -- Student-Athletes. An institution may designate specific funds earned by a student-athlete through institutional fundraising activities provided all of the following conditions are satisfied: (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) Designated funds do not exceed the student-athlete's actual and necessary expenses (e.g., transportation, uniforms); (b) Any funds that exceed a student-athlete's actual and necessary expenses (e.g., transportation, uniforms) must be applied to the general team or institutional fund and cannot be designated for any specific student-athlete; (c) All designated funds must be deposited with the institution to administer; and (d) Any unearned funds must be deposited into the general team or institutional fund and cannot be designated for any student-athlete. 12.1.1.1.2.1 Application of Earned and Unearned. For the purpose of this bylaw, funds are considered unearned when a student-athlete participates in a fundraising event involving an athletically related activity (e.g., swim-a-thon) or in direct appeal (e.g., letter writing) requests. Earned funds are any funds not considered unearned. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 12.1.1.2 Amateurism Certification Process. An institution shall use an eligibility center approved by the Board of Governors to determine the validity of the information on which the amateur status of an international student-athlete is based. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.2.1 Scope. The certification of amateur status by the NCAA Eligibility Center is limited to activities that occur prior to the prospective student-athlete's request for final amateurism certification or the prospective studentathlete's initial full-time enrollment at an NCAA Division I, II or III institution, whichever occurs earlier. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.3 Institutional Responsibilities. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023)

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12.1.1.3.1 Amateur Status After Certification. An institution is responsible for certifying the amateur status of a prospective student-athlete (including two-year and four-year college transfers initially enrolling at a NCAA Division III institution) from the time the prospective student-athlete requests a final certification be issued by the NCAA Eligibility Center or from the time they initially enroll as a full-time student at a Division I, II or III institution, whichever occurs earlier (Note: For a transfer from a Division I or II institution, the institution must apply the Division III amateurism certification). (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.3.2 Sharing Information and Reporting Discrepancies. An institution is responsible for notifying the NCAA Eligibility Center when it receives additional information, or otherwise has cause to believe, that a previously certified prospective student-athlete's amateur status has been jeopardized. Further, an institution is responsible for promptly reporting all discrepancies in information related to a student-athlete's amateurism certification to the NCAA Eligibility Center. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.4 Eligibility for Practice and Competition. Prior to engaging in practice or competition, a student-athlete shall receive a final certification of amateur status based on NCAA Division III legislation. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.4.1 Temporary Certification. If a prospective student-athlete reports for athletics participation before the student's amateur status has been certified, the student may practice, but not compete, for a maximum period of 45 days. After this period, the student's amateur status must be certified in order to continue to practice or to compete. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023) 12.1.1.4.1.1 Effect of Violation. A violation of Bylaw 12.1.1.1.3.1 in which the student-athlete is subsequently certified without conditions shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2 but shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. (Adopted: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/23 For student-athletes enrolling on or after 08\01\2023)

12.1.2 Amateur Status if Professional in Another Sport. A professional athlete in one sport may represent a member institution in a different sport. Additionally, the amateurism legislation detailed in this section is sport-specific. (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.2.1 Use of Overall Athletics Skill -- Effect on Eligibility. Participation for pay in competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., "superstars" competition) constitutes a violation of the Association's amateur-status regulations; therefore, an individual participating for pay in such competition is ineligible for intercollegiate competition in all sports (see Bylaw 12.5.1.1.4 for exception related to promotional contests). (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.2.2 Road Racing. Road racing is essentially the same as cross country or track and field competition and cannot be separated effectively from those sports for purposes of Bylaw 12. Therefore, an individual who violates the amateurism legislation below as a result of impermissible benefits from participation in such a race is ineligible for intercollegiate cross country or track and field competition. (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) 12.1.2.3 Triathlon and Cross Country, Track and Field and Swimming. Triathlon includes elements of competition similar to cross country, track and field and swimming competition and cannot be separated effectively from those sports for purposes of Bylaw 12. Therefore, triathlon and cross country are considered the same sport, triathlon and track and field are considered the same sport; and triathlon and swimming are considered the same sport for purposes of Bylaw 12. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

12.1.3 Amateurism Status -- Before Initial Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. Before initial full-time collegiate enrollment an individual's amateur status shall be determined using the following: (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.3.1 Permissible Activities -- Before Initial Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. Before initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may engage in the following without jeopardizing their amateur status: (Revised: 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (a) Prize Money Based on Place Finish. May accept prize money based on the individual's or their team's place finish or performance, or payment given on an incentive basis (e.g., bonus) from a team, from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body. If payment is based on a team's performance then the combination of such payments and expenses shall not exceed their actual and 9/14/22

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necessary expenses; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/13/03, 2/4/10, 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20, 9/1/20) (b) Actual and Necessary Expenses from a Professional Team. May accept actual and necessary expenses associated with the individual's practice and competition on a professional team (as defined in Bylaw 12.02.5); (c) Contract for Professional Athletics. May sign a contract or commitment of any kind to play professional athletics, regardless of its legal enforceability or any consideration received; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (d) Competition on Professional Team. May compete on a professional team (as defined in Bylaw 12.02.5); (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/10/05, 2/4/10) (e) Living Expenses from Established Relationship. May receive normal and reasonable living expenses from an individual with whom they have an established relationship (e.g., high school coach, nonscholastic athletics team coach, family of a teammate), even if the relationship developed as a result of athletics participation, provided the individual is not an agent, the individual is not an athletics representative of a particular institution involved in recruiting the prospective student-athlete and such living expenses are consistent with the types of expenses provided by the individual as a part of normal living arrangements (e.g., housing, meals, occasional spending money, use of the family car); (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (f) Actual and Necessary Expenses from Outside Amateur Team or Organization. May receive actual and necessary travel, room and board, and apparel and equipment expenses from an outside amateur sports team or organization (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including local sports clubs as set forth in Bylaw 13.11.3.4) for competition and practice held in preparation for such competition. Practice must be conducted in a continuous time period before the competition except for practice sessions conducted by a national team, which occasionally may be interrupted for specific periods of time before the competition; (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/92, 2/4/10) (g) Expenses from Nonprofessional Sponsor of Event. May receive actual and necessary expenses to participate in athletics competition from the nonprofessional organization that is sponsoring the competition; (Adopted: 9/16/11) (h) Actual and Necessary Expenses for Parents or Legal Guardians. May receive actual and necessary expenses for parents or legal guardians of the individual participating in the athletics competition from a nonprofessional organization sponsoring the competition, provided such expenses are made available to the parents or legal guardians of all participants in the competition. Actual and necessary expenses may include expenses for travel, room and board, or any entertainment expenses; (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/97, 2/4/10) (i) Prize for Institutional Promotion. May receive a prize for participation (involving the use of athletics ability) in a member institution's promotional activity that is consistent with the provisions of Bylaw 12.5.1.1.4 or official interpretations approved by the Management Council; (j) NCAA Eligibility Center Fee. May receive the necessary fee from a high school booster club (as opposed to specific individuals) for prospective student-athletes at that high school to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center, provided no particular prospective student-athlete(s) is singled out because of their athletics ability or reputation; (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (k) Expenses for Age 15 and Younger Camp or Academy Sponsored by a Professional Sports Organization. May receive actual and necessary expenses from a charitable foundation that is funded by a professional sports organization to attend an academy, camp or clinic, provided: (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 1/14/02, 2/4/10) (1) No NCAA institution or conference owns or operates the academy, camp or clinic; (2) No camp participant is older than the age of 15; (3) The professional sports organization provides to the participants nothing more than actual and necessary expenses to attend the camp or clinic and equipment/apparel necessary for participation; (4) Athletics ability or achievements may not be the sole criterion for selecting participants; and (5) Academy participants must be provided with academic services (e.g., tutoring). (l) Equipment and Apparel Items. May receive free equipment and apparel items for personal use from apparel or equipment manufacturers or distributors under the following circumstances: (Adopted: 1/11/97, Revised: 2/4/10) (1) The apparel or equipment items are related to the prospective student-athlete's sport and are received directly from an apparel or equipment manufacturer or distributor;

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(2) The prospective student-athlete does not enter into an arrangement (e.g., open account) with an apparel or equipment manufacturer or distributor that permits the prospective student-athlete to select apparel and equipment items from a commercial establishment of the manufacturer or distributor; and (3) A member institution's coach is not involved in any manner in identifying or assisting an apparel or equipment manufacturer or distributor in determining whether a prospective student-athlete is to receive any apparel or equipment items. (m) Life Skills Mentoring Programs. May receive actual and necessary expenses to attend any mentoring program focused on life skills, the value of education and the proper role of athletics in the educational process (e.g., NCAA's First Team Mentoring Program's annual educational conference and training seminar); (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/11/06, 2/4/10) (n) Benefits for Elite-Level Participation. May receive any of the benefits described under Bylaw 12.1.6 related to elite-level participation; (o) Permissible Insurance against Disabling Injury or Illness. An individual may borrow against their future earnings potential from an established, accredited commercial lending institution exclusively for the purpose of purchasing insurance (with no cash surrender value) against a disabling injury or illness that would prevent the individual from pursuing a chosen career, provided a third party (including a member institution's athletics department staff members, its professional sports counseling panel or representatives of its athletics interests) is not involved in arrangements for securing the loan. A student-athlete shall report all such transactions and shall file copies of any loan documents associated with disability insurance with the member institution, regardless of the source of the collateral for the loan. The student-athlete also shall file copies of the insurance policy with the member institution, regardless of whether a loan is secured to purchase the insurance policy; (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (p) Camp Employment. May receive compensation for working at an institutional or noninstitutional sports camp and/ or clinic provided all compensation received by the prospective student-athlete is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services; (Adopted: 4/12/12) (q) Fee-for-Lessons. May receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in their sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided all compensation received by the prospective student-athlete is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services; and (Adopted: 4/12/12, Revised: 9/1/20) (r) Educational Expenses. May accept educational expenses (e.g. tuition, fees, room, board and books) from any individual or entity other than an agent, professional sports team/organization or a representative of an institution's athletics interests, provided such expenses are disbursed directly through the recipient's educational institution (e.g., high school, preparatory school). (Adopted: 1/26/19 effective 8/1/19) 12.1.3.2 Nonpermissible Activities -- Before Initial Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. Before initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for participation in a particular sport if the individual engages in any of the following activities: (Revised: 2/4/10, 10/16/12) (a) Use of Athletics Skill for Pay. Uses their athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay in any form in that sport, unless it meets one of the permissible amateurism activities identified under Bylaw 12.1.3.1; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/13/03, 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (b) Accepts a Promise of Pay. Accepts a promise of pay (see Bylaw 12.1.7) based on athletics participation even if such pay is to be received after completion of intercollegiate athletics participation; (c) Expenses Above Actual and Necessary from a Professional Team. Receives more than actual and necessary expenses from a professional team; (d) Agreement with an Agent. Enters into an agreement with an agent (see Bylaw 12.3); (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 2/4/10) (e) Expenses or Awards not Permitted by Amateurism Rules Governing Events. Receives reimbursement for expenses incurred or receives awards that are prohibited by the rules governing an amateur, noncollegiate event in which the individual participates; (f) Expenses above Actual and Necessary from Outside Amateur Sports Team or Organization. Receives more than actual and necessary expenses from an outside amateur sports team or organization. Actual and necessary expenses may cover the cost of travel, room and board expenses, and apparel and equipment (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including sports club teams as set forth in

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Bylaw 13.11.3.4) for competition and practice held in preparation for such competition; (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/92, 2/4/10) (g) Expenses from Nonpermissible Entities. Receives any expenses, including actual and necessary expenses or any other form of compensation, to participate in athletics competition (while not representing an educational institution) from a sponsor other than an individual on whom the athlete is naturally or legally dependent or the nonprofessional organization that is sponsoring the competition; and (h) Other Activities. Receives any expenses, awards or benefits not listed as permissible in Bylaw 12.1.3.1.

12.1.4 Amateurism Status -- Delayed Collegiate Enrollment. An individual who does not enroll in a collegiate institution as a full-time student from the date of the next opportunity for collegiate enrollment after high school graduation (or the international equivalent as specified in the NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility) must adhere to all of the amateurism guidelines before full-time collegiate enrollment per Bylaw 12.1.3 and must also adhere to the legislation regarding participation in organized competition before initial full-time collegiate enrollment (see Bylaw 14.2.4.4). (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.5 Amateurism Status -- After Initial, Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. After initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual's amateur status shall be determined using the following: (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.5.1 Permissible Activities -- After Initial, Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. After initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may engage in the following activities without jeopardizing their amateur status: (Revised: 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (a) Actual and Necessary Expenses from Outside Amateur Team or Organization. May receive actual and necessary travel, room and board, and apparel and equipment expenses from an outside amateur sports team or organization (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including local club teams as set forth in Bylaw 13.11.3.4) for competition and practice held in preparation for such competition. Practice must be conducted in a continuous time period before the competition except for practice sessions conducted by a national team, which occasionally may be interrupted for specific periods of time before the competition. Expenses cannot be conditioned on the individual's or team's place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis [see Bylaw 12.1.5.2-(l)]; (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/92, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (b) Prize Money -- Individual Sports -- Outside the Playing Season During the Institution's Official Summer Vacation Period. May accept prize money based on their place finish or performance in an open athletics event (an event that is not invitation only), provided the competition occurs outside the institution's declared playing season during the institution's official summer vacation period. Such prize money shall not exceed actual and necessary expenses and may be provided only by the sponsor of the open event. The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the student-athlete (e.g., coach's fees or expenses, parent's expenses); (Adopted: 1/15/11, Revised: 9/1/20) (c) Expenses from Nonprofessional Sponsor of Event. May receive actual and necessary expenses to participate in athletics competition from the nonprofessional organization that is sponsoring the competition; (Adopted: 9/16/11) (d) Actual and Necessary Expenses for Parents or Legal Guardians. May receive actual and necessary expenses for parents or legal guardians of the individual participating in the athletics competition from a nonprofessional organization sponsoring the competition, provided such expenses are made available to the parents or legal guardians of all participants in the competition. Actual and necessary expenses may include expenses for travel, room and board, or any entertainment expenses. Expenses cannot be conditioned on the individual's or team's place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis [see Bylaw 12.1.5.2-(l)]; (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/97, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (e) Prize for Institutional Promotion. May receive a prize for participation (involving the use of athletics ability) in a member institution's promotional activity that is consistent with the provisions of Bylaw 12.5 or official interpretations approved by the Management Council; (Revised: 4/14/06, 2/4/10) (f) Participation in Institutional, Charitable or Educational Promotions or Fundraising Activities Involving the Athletics Ability of Student-Athletes. Institutional, charitable or educational promotions or fundraising activities that involve the use of athletics ability by student-athletes to obtain funds (e.g., swim-a-thons) are permitted only if the provisions of Bylaw 12.5.1.1 and Bylaw 17 are satisfied; (Revised: 4/14/06, 2/4/10, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (g) Benefits for Elite-Level Participation. May receive any of the benefits described under Bylaw 12.1.6 related to elite-level participation;

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(h) Permissible Insurance against Disabling Injury or Illness. An individual may borrow against their future earnings potential from an established, accredited commercial lending institution exclusively for the purpose of purchasing insurance (with no cash surrender value) against a disabling injury or illness that would prevent the individual from pursuing a chosen career, provided a third party (including a member institution's athletics department staff members, its professional sports counseling panel or representatives of its athletics interests) is not involved in arrangements for securing the loan. A student-athlete shall report all such transactions and shall file copies of any loan documents associated with disability insurance with the member institution, regardless of the source of the collateral for the loan. The student-athlete also shall file copies of the insurance policy with the member institution, regardless of whether a loan is secured to purchase the insurance policy; (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (i) Camp Employment. May receive compensation for working at an institutional or noninstitutional sports camp and/ or clinic in accordance with Bylaw 13.11.4.2; and (Adopted: 4/12/12) (j) Fee-for-Lessons. May receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in their sport on a feefor-lesson basis, provided all compensation received by the student-athlete is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. (Adopted: 4/12/12, Revised: 9/1/20) 12.1.5.2 Nonpermissible Activities -- After Initial Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment. After initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for participation in a particular sport if the individual engages in any of the following activities: (Revised: 2/4/10, 10/16/12) (a) Use of Athletics Skill for Pay. Uses their athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay (see Bylaw 12.1.7) in any form in that sport including actual and necessary expenses; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/13/03, 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (b) Accepts a Promise of Pay. Accepts a promise of pay (see Bylaw 12.1.7) even if such pay is to be received after completion of intercollegiate athletics participation; (c) Signs a Contract. Signs a contract or commitment of any kind to play professional athletics, regardless of its legal enforceability or any consideration received; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (d) Receipt of Any Funds from a Professional Team. Receives, directly or indirectly, a salary, reimbursement of expenses or any other form of financial assistance from a professional sports organization based on athletics skill or participation; (e) Competes on a Professional Team. Competes on a professional team (as defined in Bylaw 12.02.5); (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/10/05, 2/4/10) (f) Enters Into a Professional Draft More Than Once. Enters into a professional draft more than one time (see Bylaw 12.2.4.2); (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (g) Agreement with an Agent. Enters into an agreement with an agent (see Bylaw 12.3); (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (h) Receipt of Cash Award for Participation. Receives cash, or the equivalent thereof (e.g., trust fund), as an award for participation in competition at any time, even if such an award is permitted under the rules governing an amateur, noncollegiate event in which the individual is participating. An award or a cash prize that an individual could not receive under NCAA legislation may not be forwarded in the individual's name to a different individual or agency; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10) (i) Expenses or Awards Not Permitted by Amateurism Rules Governing Events. Receives reimbursement for expenses incurred or receives awards that are prohibited by the rules governing an amateur, noncollegiate event in which the individual participates; (j) Expenses Above Actual and Necessary from Outside Amateur Sports Team or Organization. Receives more than actual and necessary expenses from an outside amateur sports team or organization. Actual and necessary expenses may cover the cost of travel, room and board expenses, and apparel and equipment (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including sports club teams as set forth in Bylaw 13.11.3.4) for competition and practice held in preparation for such competition; (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/92, 2/4/10) (k) Expenses from Nonpermissible Entities. Receives any expenses, including actual and necessary expenses or any other form of compensation, to participate in athletics competition (while not representing an educational institution) from a sponsor other than an individual on whom the athlete is naturally or legally dependent or the nonprofessional organization that is sponsoring the competition; (l) Payment Based on Place Finish -- Team Sports. 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expenses in excess of the same reasonable amount for permissible expenses given to all individuals or team members involved in the competition; (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 2/4/10, 1/15/11) (m) Payment Based on Place Finish -- Individual Sports -- During the Playing Season or During the Academic Year. Receives any payment, including actual and necessary expenses, conditioned on the individual's or team's place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis, or receipt of expenses in excess of the same reasonable amount for permissible expenses given to all individuals or team members involved in the competition; (Adopted: 1/15/11) (n) Payment Based on Place Finish -- Individual Sports -- Outside the Playing Season During the Institution's Official Summer Vacation Period. Receives any payment other than actual and necessary expenses from the sponsor of an open athletics event (an event that is not invitation only). The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the student-athlete (e.g., coach's fees or expenses, parent's expenses); and (Adopted: 1/15/11) (o) Other Activities. Receives any expenses, awards or benefits not listed as permissible in Bylaw 12.1.5.1.

12.1.6 Elite-Level Participation. An individual (prospective student-athlete or enrolled student-athlete) may receive the following benefits at any time without jeopardizing their amateur status: (Revised: 2/4/10, 9/1/20) (a) Educational Expenses -- U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and National Governing Body. Educational expenses awarded by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, or a U.S. national governing body or, for international student-athletes, expenses awarded by the equivalent organization of a foreign country, in accordance with the applicable conditions set forth in Bylaw 15.1.2.3; (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (b) Expenses from U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, National Governing Body or Governmental Entity. Actual and necessary expenses to cover developmental training, coaching, facility use, equipment, apparel, supplies, comprehensive health insurance, travel, room and board without jeopardizing the individual's eligibility for intercollegiate athletics, provided such expenses are approved and provided directly by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body in the sport (or, for international student-athletes, the equivalent organization of that nation) or a governmental entity; (Adopted: 1/13/98 effective 8/1/98, Revised: 2/4/10, 7/23/13, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (c) Operation Gold Grant. Funds that are administered by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee pursuant to its Operation Gold Program; (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 2/4/10, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (d) Incentive Program for International Athletes. An international prospective student-athlete or international studentathlete may accept funds from their country's national Olympic governing body (equivalent to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee) based on place finish in one event per year that is designated as the highest level of international competition for the year by the governing body. (Adopted: 4/15/14, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20, 9/1/20) (e) Commemorative Items for Elite Events. Commemorative items incidental to participation in the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World University Games, World University Championships, Pan American Games, Parapan American Games, World Championships and World Cup events through the applicable national governing body (or, for foreign student-athletes, the equivalent organization of that nation). These benefits may include but are not limited to, apparel, leisure wear, foot wear and other items that are provided to all athletes participating in the applicable event; (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 2/4/10, 10/17/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (f) Expenses for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, National Governing Body or Governmental Entity Developmental Training Programs. Actual and necessary expenses for developmental training programs conducted and supervised at any time of the year by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body (or, for international student-athletes, the equivalent organization of that nation), or governmental entity, even if the programs include no competition, provided the individual misses no class time and the program does not conflict with dates of institutional competition; (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 2/4/10, 7/23/13, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (g) Exception for Family Travel to Olympic and Paralympic Games. A commercial company (other than a professional sports organization) or members of the local community may provide actual and necessary expenses for an individual's spouse, parents, legal guardians or other relatives to attend the Olympic and Paralympic Games in which the individual will participate; (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 2/4/10, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (h) Exception for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program. Comprehensive benefits of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program; and (Adopted: 1/10/90, Revised: 2/4/10, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

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(i) Expenses for Participation in Olympic and Paralympic Exhibitions. Actual and necessary expenses from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, national governing body or the nonprofessional organizations sponsoring the event to participate in Olympic tours or exhibitions involving Olympic team members and/or members of the national team, provided that if the individual is a student-athlete, they miss no class time, and the exhibition does not conflict with dates of institutional competition. (Adopted: 1/13/98 effective 8/1/98, Revised: 2/4/10, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20, 9/1/20)

12.1.7 Prohibited Forms of Pay. "Pay" as used in the sections above includes, but is not limited to, the following: (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.7.1 Salary, Gratuity or Compensation. Any direct or indirect salary, gratuity or comparable compensation. (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.7.2 Division or Split of Surplus. Any division or split of surplus (bonuses, game receipts, etc.). (Revised: 2/4/10) 12.1.7.3 Educational Expenses. Except as provided for in Bylaws 12.1.3.1-(r) and 12.1.6-(a), educational expenses not permitted by the governing legislation of this Association (see Bylaw 15 regarding permissible financial aid to enrolled student-athletes) that includes those provided to an individual by an outside sports team or organization that are based in any degree on the recipient's athletics ability (except as specified in Bylaw 15.1.2.2), even if the funds are given to the institution to administer to the recipient. (Revised: 1/10/95, 2/4/10, 1/26/19 effective 8/1/19) 12.1.7.4 Expenses, Awards and Benefits. Excessive or improper expenses, awards and benefits not otherwise permissible in Bylaw 12 (prospective student-athletes or enrolled student-athletes) or Bylaw 16 (enrolled student-athletes). (Revised: 2/4/10)

12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams. 12.2.1 Tryouts. 12.2.1.1 Tryout With Professional Team. A student-athlete may try out with a professional athletics team in a sport or permit a professional athletics team to conduct medical examinations at any time outside the student-athlete's playing and practice season. A student-athlete may receive actual and necessary expenses related to the tryout as long as the tryout does not exceed 48 hours. (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/9/06) 12.2.1.2 Outside Competition Prohibited. During a tryout, an individual may not take part in any outside competition (games or scrimmages) as a representative of a professional team.

12.2.2 Practice Without Competition. Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may participate in practice sessions conducted by a professional team, provided such participation meets the requirements of NCAA legislation governing tryouts with professional athletics teams (see Bylaw 12.2.1) and the individual does not: (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 7/23/13) (a) Receive any compensation for participation in the practice sessions; (b) Enter into any contract or agreement with a professional team or sports organization; or (c) Take part in any outside competition (games or scrimmages) as a representative of a professional team. 12.2.3 Competition. 12.2.3.1 Competition against Professionals. An individual may participate singly or as a member of an amateur team against professional athletes or professional teams. (Revised: 1/17/08) 12.2.3.2 Competition with Professionals. An individual shall not be eligible for intercollegiate athletics in a sport if following initial full-time collegiate enrollment the individual competed on a professional team (per Bylaw 12.02.5) in that sport. However, an individual may compete on a tennis, golf, two-person beach volleyball or two-person synchronized diving team(s) with persons who are competing for cash or a comparable prize, provided the individual does not receive payment of any kind for such participation. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/10/05, 8/1/05, 8/19/15) 12.2.3.2.1 Professional Player as Team Member. Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may participate with a professional on a team, provided the professional is not being paid by a professional team or league to play as a member of that team (e.g., summer basketball leagues with teams composed of both professional and amateur athletes). (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02) 12.2.3.2.2 Olympic, Paralympic or National Teams. It is permissible for an individual (prospective studentathlete or student-athletes) to participate on Olympic, Paralympic or national teams that are competing for prize money or are being compensated by the governing body to participate in a specific event, provided the student-athlete

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does not accept prize money or any other compensation (other than actual and necessary expenses). (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 12.2.3.2.3 Professional Coach or Referee. Participation on a team that includes a professional coach or referee does not cause the team to be classified as a professional team. 12.2.3.2.4 Major Junior Ice Hockey. An individual who participates on a Major Junior ice hockey team shall be subject to the seasons of participation regulations set forth in Bylaw 14.2.4.4.3, regardless of when such participation occurs (including participation during high school enrollment). (Revised: 1/13/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/21/09, 7/7/11) 12.2.3.3 Competition in Professional All-Star Contest. A student-athlete who agrees to participate in a professional (players to be paid) all-star game becomes ineligible to compete in any intercollegiate contest that occurs after that agreement. Thus, a senior entering into such an agreement immediately after the last regular-season intercollegiate contest would not be eligible to compete in a bowl game, an NCAA championship or any other certified postseason intercollegiate contest.

12.2.4 Draft and Inquiry. 12.2.4.1 Inquiry. An individual may inquire of a professional sports organization about eligibility for a professionalleague player draft or request information about the individual's market value without affecting their amateur status. (Revised: 9/1/20) 12.2.4.2 Draft List. Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual loses amateur status in a particular sport when the individual asks to be placed on the draft list or supplemental draft list of a professional league in that sport, even though: (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02) (a) The individual asks that their name be withdrawn from the draft list before the actual draft; (Revised: 9/1/20) (b) The individual's name remains on the list but they are not drafted; or (Revised: 9/1/20) (c) The individual is drafted but does not sign an agreement with any professional athletics team. 12.2.4.2.1 One-Time Draft Exception -- All Sports. An enrolled student-athlete in any sport may enter a professional league's draft one time during their collegiate career without jeopardizing eligibility in that sport, provided the student-athlete is not drafted by any team in that league. (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 1/10/95, 1/14/97 effective 4/16/97, 1/12/04, 1/10/05, 1/9/06, 9/1/20) 12.2.4.2.2 Exception -- International Basketball Draft. An enrolled student-athlete in basketball may enter an international basketball draft and may be drafted during their final year of eligibility without jeopardizing eligibility in that sport. (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 9/1/20) 12.2.4.3 Negotiations. An individual may request information about professional market value without affecting their amateur status. Further, the individual, their legal guardians or the institution's professional sports counseling panel may enter into negotiations with a professional sports organization without the loss of the individual's amateur status. An individual who retains an agent shall lose amateur status. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 9/1/20)

12.2.5 Contracts and Compensation. 12.2.5.1 General Rule. Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if they have entered into any kind of agreement to compete in professional athletics, either orally or in writing, regardless of the legal enforceability of that agreement. (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 9/1/20) 12.2.5.1.1 Nonbinding Agreements. Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual who signs a contract or commitment that does not become binding until the professional organization's representative or agent also signs the document is ineligible, even if the contract remains unsigned by the other parties until after the studentathlete's eligibility is exhausted. (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02)

12.3 Use of Agents. 12.3.1 General Rule. An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if they have ever agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing their athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any sport. (Revised: 9/1/20) 12.3.1.1 Representation for Future Negotiations. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if they enter 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 their eligibility in that sport. (Revised: 9/1/20)

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12.3.1.2 Benefits from Prospective Agents. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if they (or their relatives or friends) accept transportation or other benefits from: (Revised: 1/14/97, 9/1/20) (a) Any person who represents any individual in the marketing of their athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general; or (Revised: 9/1/20) (b) An agent, even if the agent has indicated that they have no interest in representing the student-athlete in the marketing of their athletics ability or reputation and does not represent individuals in the student-athlete’s sport. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 9/1/20)

12.3.2 Legal Counsel. Securing advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed professional sports contract shall not be considered contracting for representation by an agent under this rule, unless the lawyer also represents the student-athlete in negotiations for such a contract. 12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (i.e., in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the student-athlete. A lawyer's presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.

12.3.3 Professional Sports Counseling Panel. It is permissible for an institution to have an authorized institutional professional sports counseling panel appointed and overseen by the institution's president or chancellor (or their designated representative from outside the athletics department). (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05, 9/1/20)

12.4 Employment. 12.4.1 Criteria Governing Compensation to Student-Athletes. All compensation received by a student-athlete must be consistent with the limitations on financial aid set forth in Bylaw 15. Compensation may be paid to a studentathlete: [R] (Revised: 4/16/19) (a) Only for work actually performed; and (b) At a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. 12.4.2 Specific Athletically Related Employment Activities. 12.4.2.1 Broken-Time Payments. An individual may not receive "broken-time" payments except as authorized and administered by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee during the period immediately before and including actual Olympic competition. A permitted broken-time payment may cover financial loss as a result of absence from employment to prepare for or participate in the Olympic Games. Such compensation during any other period and payments administered independently of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee by other sports governing bodies (e.g., the U.S. Ski Association) are prohibited. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 12.4.2.1.1 Exception When Individual Not Enrolled in Regular Term. An individual may receive broken-time payments administered by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or the national governing body in the sport during a period when the individual is not enrolled (full or part time) in a regular term to cover financial loss as a result of absence from employment as a direct result of practicing and competing on a national team (defined in Bylaw 14.02.7), provided the amounts are consistent with the principles set forth in Bylaw 12.4.1 and do not exceed $300 per week, and the payment period covers not more than the period from the date the individual begins practice with the national team after selection to that team to one week after the conclusion of the competition. (Adopted: 1/10/90, Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

12.4.3 Camp/Clinic Employment, General Rule. A student-athlete may be employed by their institution, by another institution, or by a private organization to work in a camp or clinic as a counselor, unless otherwise restricted by NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 13.11 for regulations relating to camps and clinics). (Revised: 9/1/20) 12.4.4 Fee-for-Lessons. A student-athlete may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in their sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided all compensation received by the student-athlete is consistent with the criteria governing compensation to student-athletes (see Bylaw 12.4.1). (Adopted: 7/31/12, Revised: 10/22/19, 9/1/20)

12.5 Promotional Activities. 12.5.1 Permissible. Student-athletes may participate in promotional activities as provided in this bylaw. Any promotional activity not listed is specifically prohibited. (Revised: 1/14/02) 12.5.1.1 Institutional, Charitable, Educational or Nonprofit Promotions. A member institution or recognized entity thereof (e.g., fraternity, sorority or student government organization), a member conference or a noninstitutional 9/14/22

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charitable, educational or nonprofit agency may use a student-athlete's name, picture or appearance to support its charitable or educational activities or to support activities considered incidental to the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics, provided the following conditions are met: (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/91, 1/10/92) (a) The student-athlete receives written approval to participate from the institution's president or chancellor (or designee), subject to the limitations on participants in such activities as set forth in Bylaw 17; (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/9/06) (b) The specific activity or project in which the student-athlete participates does not involve cosponsorship, advertisement or promotion by a commercial agency, except as follows: (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/91, 1/9/06) (1) Identification (e.g., graphics, voice over, on-screen text) of the commercial entity must explain the commercial entity's affiliation with the permissible entity (e.g., entity is the official sponsor of the institution/event); (Adopted: 1/9/06) (2) The appearance or description of the commercial product(s)/service(s) and/or the commercial entity's logo(s) may be included but may not exceed 25 percent of the total promotional activity. Further, language or action included in the promotion may not directly encourage the use or purchase of the commercial product or service (e.g., drink this product) with which the commercial entity is associated; (Adopted: 1/9/06) (3) The promotion shall not feature alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or performance-enhancing drugs. Further, the commercial entity shall not be any organization that promotes gambling. (Adopted: 1/9/06) (c) The name or picture of a student-athlete with remaining eligibility may not appear on an institution's printed promotional item (e.g., poster, calendar) that includes a reproduction of a product with which a commercial entity is associated if the commercial entity's officially registered regular trademark or logo also appears on the item; (Adopted: 1/12/99) (d) The student-athlete does not miss class; (Revised: 1/11/89) (e) All money derived from the activity or project goes directly to the member institution, member conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency. Further, an institution may designate money earned through participation in institutional fundraisers for a student-athlete in accordance with Bylaw 12.1.1.1.2; (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/92, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (f) The student-athlete may accept actual and necessary expenses from the member institution, member conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency related to participation in such activity; (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/92, 1/12/04) (g) The student-athlete's name, picture or appearance is not used to promote the commercial ventures of any nonprofit agency; (Adopted: 1/10/92) (h) Any commercial items with names or pictures of student-athletes (other than items specified per Bylaws 12.5.1.8 and 12.5.1.9) may be sold only by the member institution, member conference or NCAA, through outlets controlled by the member institution, member conference or NCAA or outlets controlled by the charitable or educational organization (e.g., location of the charitable or educational organization, site of charitable event during the event); (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/9/96, 1/10/05, 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (i) The student-athlete signs a release statement authorizing the use of their name, image or appearance in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section; and (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/92, 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18, 9/1/20) (j) The institution provides educational material(s) to a representative of the charitable, educational, nonprofit or government agency regarding restrictions on the use of a student-athlete's name, image or appearance. 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12.5.1.1.3 Player/Trading Cards. A member institution or recognized entity thereof (e.g., fraternity, sorority or student government organization), a member conference or a noninstitutional charitable, educational or nonprofit agency may distribute but may not sell player/trading cards that bear a student-athlete's name or picture. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94) 12.5.1.1.3.1 Exception -- Olympic, Paralympic or National Team. A national governing body may sell player/trading cards that bear the name or picture of a student-athlete who is a member of the Olympic, Paralympic or national team in that sport, provided all of the funds generated through the sale of such cards are deposited directly with the applicable Olympic, Paralympic or national team. (Adopted: 1/6/96, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 12.5.1.1.4 Promotional Activities. Receipt of a prize for winning an institutional or noninstitutional promotional activity (e.g., making a half-court basketball shot, being involved in a money scramble) by a prospective or enrolled student-athlete (or a member of their family) does not affect their eligibility, provided the prize is won through a random drawing in which all members of the general public or the student body are eligible to participate. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 3/24/05, 11/10/17, 9/1/20) 12.5.1.1.5 Use of a Student-Athlete's Name or Picture without Knowledge or Permission. If a studentathlete's name or picture appears on commercial items (e.g., T-shirts, sweatshirts, serving trays, playing cards, posters) or is used to promote a commercial product sold by an individual or agency without the student-athlete's knowledge or permission, the student-athlete (or the institution acting on behalf of the student-athlete) is required to take steps to stop such an activity in order to retain their eligibility for intercollegiate athletics. Such steps are not required when a student-athlete's photograph is sold by an individual or agency (e.g., private photographer, news agency) for private use. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 4/11/06, 9/1/20) 12.5.1.1.6 Prospective Student-Athlete's Participation in Institutional Fundraisers or Promotions. Prospective student-athletes may not be involved in institutional fundraisers or promotional activities. (see Bylaw 13.02.7). (Adopted: 4/11/06, Revised: 7/26/11, 1/11/12, 1/16/13, 5/23/19) 12.5.1.1.6.1 Exception. A prospective student-athlete who has graduated from high school and has forwarded the paid acceptance of the institution's written offer of admission and/or financial aid may be involved in institutional fundraisers. (Adopted: 1/19/13, Revised: 1/18/14) 12.5.1.1.7 Effect of Violations. The following violations of Bylaw 12.5.1.1 shall be considered institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, the student-athlete's eligibility shall not be affected: (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 7/24/07, 10/22/07, 10/19/09) (a) An institution, without the student-athlete's knowledge or consent, uses or permits the use of the student-athlete's name or picture in a manner contrary to Bylaw 12.5.1.1; (b) A student-athlete participates in an impermissible institutional promotional activity and receives not more than actual and necessary expenses; (Revised: 10/17/17) (c) A violation in which the only condition of the legislation not satisfied is the failure to obtain written approval from the institution's president or chancellor (or designee), provided the approval would have been granted if requested; and (d) A violation in which the only condition of the legislation not satisfied is the requirement that a student-athlete and an authorized representative of the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency sign a release statement, provided the release statement would have been signed if such a request had been made. 12.5.1.2 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or National Governing Body Advertisement Before Collegiate Enrollment. Before initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may receive payment for the display of athletics skill in a commercial advertisement, provided: (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (a) The individual receives prior approval to appear in the advertisement from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or the applicable national governing body; (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (b) The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing body approves of the content and the production of the advertisement; (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (c) The individual forwards the payment to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing body for the general use of the organization(s); and (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (d) The funds are not earmarked for the individual.

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12.5.1.3 Modeling and Other Nonathletically Related Promotional Activities. It is permissible for an individual to accept remuneration for or permit the use of their name or picture to advertise or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service without jeopardizing their eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics only if all of the following conditions apply: (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/12/04, 9/1/20) (a) The individual became involved in such activities for reasons independent of athletics ability; (b) No reference is made in these activities to the individual's involvement in intercollegiate athletics; and (Revised: 1/12/04) (c) The individual’s remuneration under such circumstances is at a rate commensurate with the individual's skills and experience as a model or performer and is not based in any way upon the individual's athletics ability or reputation. 12.5.1.4 Commercial Advertisement. It is permissible for a student-athlete's name or picture, or the group picture of an institution's athletics squad, to appear in an advertisement of a particular business, commercial product or service, provided: (a) The primary purpose of the advertisement is to publicize the sponsor's congratulations to the student-athlete or team; (b) The advertisement does not include a reproduction of the product with which the business is associated or any other item or description identifying the business or service other than its name or trademark; (c) There is no indication in the makeup or wording of the advertisement that the squad members, individually or collectively, or the institution endorses the product or service of the advertiser; (d) The student-athlete has not signed a consent or release granting permission to use the student-athlete's name or picture in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of this section; (e) If the student-athlete has received a prize from a commercial sponsor in conjunction with participation in a member institution's promotional activities and the advertisement involves the announcement of receipt of the prize, the receipt of the prize is consistent with the provisions of Bylaw12.5.1.1.4 and official interpretations approved by the Management Council; (f) The individual does not accept any remuneration for or permit the use of their name or picture to advertise, recommend or promote directly the sale and use of a commercial product or service of any kind; and (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 9/1/20) (g) The individual does not receive any remuneration for endorsing a commercial product or service through the individual's use of such product or service. (Revised: 1/14/02) 12.5.1.4.1 Schedule Cards. An advertisement on an institution's wallet-size playing schedule that includes the name or picture of a student-athlete may include language other than the commercial product's name, trademark or logo, provided the commercial language does not appear on the same page as the picture of the student-athlete. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 10/22/07) 12.5.1.4.2 Commercial Advertisements Not Permitted. If, before enrollment at a member institution, the student-athlete received remuneration for endorsing a commercial product or service through the student-athlete's use of such product or service and the student-athlete does not meet the requirements of Bylaw 12.5.1.3 or 12.5.1.4, the student-athlete must take appropriate steps once becoming a student-athlete at a member institution to retract permission for the use of their name or picture and must cease receipt of any remuneration for such an arrangement in order to retain their eligibility. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 1/10/05, 9/1/20) 12.5.1.4.3 Use of a Student-Athlete's Name or Picture without Knowledge or Permission. If a studentathlete's name or picture appears on commercial items (e.g., T-shirts, sweatshirts, serving trays, playing cards, posters) or is used to promote a commercial product sold by an individual or agency without the student-athlete's knowledge or permission, the student-athlete (or the institution acting on behalf of the student-athlete) is required to take steps to stop such an activity in order to retain their eligibility for intercollegiate athletics. Such steps are not required when a student-athlete's photograph is sold by an individual or agency (e.g., private photographer, news agency) for private use. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 4/17/07, 9/1/20) 12.5.1.5 Distribution of Institutional Items through Commercial Outlets. 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(a) Such print and electronic media productions are for educational purposes; (b) There is no indication that the student-athlete expressly or implicitly endorses a commercial product or service; (c) The student-athlete receives only actual and necessary expenses related to such participation; (Revised: 1/9/06) (d) The student-athlete does not miss class; and (Revised: 1/9/06) (e) The student-athlete has signed a release statement ensuring that the student-athlete's name or image is used in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section and has filed a copy of the statement with the student-athlete's member institution. 12.5.1.7 Camps and Clinics. A member institution may use the name or picture of any student-athlete to publicize or promote its camps or clinics, including the use of the student-athlete's name or picture in camp brochures or other advertising. However, a privately-owned camp or clinic may only use the name or picture of any student-athlete employed as a counselor to publicize or promote the camp or clinic. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/10/05, 12/5/14, 9/1/20) 12.5.1.8 Promotion by Third Party of Highlight Film, Video or Media Guide. Any party other than the institution or a student-athlete (e.g., a distribution company) may sell and distribute an institutional highlight film or video or an institutional or conference media guide that contains the names and pictures of enrolled student-athletes only if: (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/31/18) (a) The institution specifically designates the agency that is authorized to receive orders for the film, videotape or media guide; (Revised: 1/16/93) (b) Sales and distribution activities have the written approval of the institution's athletics director; (c) The distribution company or a retail store is precluded from using the name or picture of an enrolled student-athlete in any poster or other advertisement to promote the sale or distribution of the film or media guide; and (Revised: 1/16/93) (d) There is no indication in the makeup or wording of the advertisement that the squad members, individually or collectively, or the institution endorses the product or services of the advertiser. 12.5.1.9 Promotion by a Third Party of Photographs. Any party hired by the member institution, the member conference or NCAA may sell and distribute a picture of a student-athlete only if: (Adopted: 1/10/05) (a) The member institution, the member conference or the NCAA specifically designates the agency that is authorized to receive orders for the film/photograph; (b) Sales and distribution activities have the written approval of the member institution's athletics director, the member conference's commissioner or the NCAA; and (c) If the third party advertises the availability of the photograph, the third party is precluded from using the name or picture of an enrolled student-athlete in any poster or other advertisement to promote the sale or distribution of the film/photograph; and there shall be no indication in the make-up or wording of the advertisement that squad members, individually or collectively, or the institution, the conference or the NCAA endorses the product or services of the advertiser. 12.5.1.10 Promotion of NCAA and Conference Championships. The NCAA [or a third party acting on behalf of the NCAA (e.g., host institution, conference, local organizing committee)] may use the name or picture of a student-athlete to generally promote NCAA championships. A student-athlete's name or picture may appear in a poster that promotes a conference championship, provided the poster is produced by a member institution that hosts a portion of the championship or by the conference. (Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 1/10/05) 12.5.1.11 Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games and World University Championships. A student-athlete's name or picture may be used to promote Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games or World University Championships as specified in this section. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 10/17/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 12.5.1.11.1 Sale and Distribution of Promotional Items. Promotional items (e.g., posters, postcards, film, videos) bearing the name or picture of a student-athlete and related to these events may be sold or distributed by the national or international sports governing body sponsoring these events or its designated third-party distributors. It is not permissible for such organizations to sell player/trading cards that bear a student-athlete's name or picture. Promotional items may include a corporate sponsor's trademark or logo but not a reproduction of the product with which the business is associated. The name or picture of the student-athlete may not be used by the distribution company or retail store on any advertisement to promote the sale or distribution of the commercial item. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 1/31/18) 9/14/22

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12.5.1.11.1.1 Corporate Sponsors. A corporate sponsor may sell a promotional item related to these events that uses the name or picture of a team but not an individual student-athlete. (Adopted: 1/10/92)

12.5.2 Media Activities. A student-athlete may participate in media activities (e.g., appearance on radio, television, in films or stage productions, or participate in writing projects) and may receive legitimate and normal expenses when the studentathlete's appearance or participation is related in any way to athletics ability or prestige. The student-athlete may engage in such activities at any time and may receive compensation at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locale for similar services. Further, the student-athlete's name may be used to advertise their participation in such activity, provided the student-athlete's status as a student-athlete is not used for promotional purposes. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 9/1/20) 12.5.3 Use of Logos on Equipment, Uniforms and Apparel. A student-athlete may use athletics equipment or wear athletics apparel that bears the trademark or logo of an athletics equipment or apparel manufacturer or distributor in athletics competition and pre- and postgame activities (e.g., celebrations on the court, pre- or postgame press conferences), provided the following criteria are met. [D] (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/10/95, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) (a) Athletics equipment (e.g., shoes, helmets, baseball bats and gloves, batting or golf gloves, hockey and lacrosse sticks, goggles and skis) shall bear only the manufacturer's normal label or trademark, as it is used on all such items for sale to the general public, and (Revised: 1/10/95) (b) The student-athlete's institution's official uniform (including numbered racing bibs and warm-ups) and all other items of apparel (e.g., socks, head bands, T-shirts, wrist bands, visors or hats, swim caps and towels) shall bear only a single manufacturer's or distributor's normal label or trademark (regardless of the visibility of the label or trademark), not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches in area (i.e., rectangle, square, parallelogram) including any additional material (e.g., patch) surrounding the normal trademark or logo. (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/10/95) 12.5.3.1 Laundry Label. If an institution's uniform or any item of apparel worn by a student-athlete in competition contains washing instructions on the outside of the apparel on a patch that also includes the manufacturer's or distributor's logo or trademark, the entire patch must be contained within a four-sided geometrical figure (i.e., rectangle, square, parallelogram) that does not exceed 2 1/4 square inches. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/95) 12.5.3.2 Pre- or Postgame Activities. The restriction on the size of a manufacturer's or distributor's logo is applicable to all apparel worn by student-athletes during the conduct of the institution's competition, which includes any pre- or postgame activities (e.g., postgame celebrations on the court, pre- or postgame press conferences) involving studentathletes. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/95) 12.5.3.3 Outside Team Uniforms and Apparel. The provisions of Bylaw 12.5.3-(b) do not apply to the official uniforms and apparel worn by outside teams. 12.5.3.4 Title-Sponsor Recognition. Racing bibs and similar competition identification materials (e.g., bowl-game patches) worn by participants may include the name of the corporate sponsor of the competition, provided the involved commercial company is the sole title sponsor of the competition. [D]

12.6 Financial Donations From Outside Organizations. 12.6.1 Professional Sports Organizations. 12.6.1.1 To Noncollegiate Amateur Team. A noncollegiate amateur team or playing league shall not be considered a professional team or league, even if it receives financial support from a national amateur sports administrative organization or its equivalent that in turn receives developmental funds from a professional team or professional sports organization. 12.6.1.2 To Intercollegiate Event. A professional sports organization may serve as a financial sponsor of an intercollegiate competition event, provided the organization is not publicly identified as such. A professional sports organization may serve as a financial sponsor of an activity or promotion that is ancillary to the competition event and may be publicly identified as such. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/10/05, 1/14/12) 12.6.1.3 Developmental Funds to NCAA. A professional sports organization may provide funds for intercollegiate athletics developmental purposes in a particular sport (e.g., officiating expenses, research and educational projects, the conduct of summer leagues, purchase of equipment). However, such funds shall be provided in an unrestricted manner and administered through the Association's national office. 12.6.1.4 To Institution, Permissible. (Revised: 1/12/04) (a) Funds. A member institution may receive funds from a professional sports organization, provided: (1) The money is placed in the institution's general fund and used for purposes other than athletics; (2) The money is placed in the institution's general scholarship fund and commingled with funds for the assistance of all students generally; or 9/14/22

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(3) The money is received by the institution as a result of the professional sports organization's financial sponsorship of a specific intercollegiate competition event and is placed in the institution's budget for the specific event, including ancillary activities and promotions. (Adopted: 1/14/12) (b) Professional Sports Memorabilia. An institution may receive sports memorabilia from a professional sports organization to be used in institutional (or departmental) fundraising activities. 12.6.1.5 To Conference, Permissible. A member conference may receive funds from a professional sports organization provided the money is received by the conference as a result of the professional sports organization’s financial sponsorship of a specific intercollegiate competition event and is placed in the conference’s budget for the specific event, including ancillary activities and promotions. (Adopted: 1/14/12) 12.6.1.6 Revenues Derived from Pro-Am Events. The distribution of revenues from an event involving an intercollegiate athletics team and a professional sports team (e.g., a baseball game in which a member institution's team plays against a professional baseball team) or pro-am event (e.g., golf, tennis) that results in a member institution's receiving a share of receipts from such a contest is permitted, provided the institution has a formal agreement with the professional sports team regarding the institution's guarantee or share of receipts and the contractual terms are consistent with agreements made by the professional team or individuals for similar intercollegiate or nonprofessional competition. 12.6.1.7 Promotion of Professional Athletics Contests. A member institution may host and promote an athletics contest between two professional teams from recognized professional sports leagues as a fundraising activity for the institution. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96)

12.6.2 Organizations (Nonprofessional Sports Organizations). 12.6.2.1 Individual Athletics Performance. A member institution shall not accept funds donated from a nonprofessional sports organization based on the place finish of a student-athlete or the number of student-athletes representing the institution in an event. However, the organization may donate an equal amount of funds to every institution with an athlete or team participating in a particular event. 12.6.2.2 Team Rankings. A member institution may accept funds donated to its athletics program from a nonprofessional sports organization based on the team's national or regional ranking. 12.6.2.3 Academic Performance. A member institution may accept funds donated to its athletics program from a nonprofessional sports organization based on an individual's or a team's academic performance (e.g., the number of academic All-American award recipients).

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BYLAWS, ARTICLE 13

Recruiting. 13.01 General Principles. 13.01.1 Scope and Application. The regulations set forth in this bylaw apply to athletics-based recruiting and shall not limit an institution's admissions office from the recruitment of prospective students generally. (Adopted: 5/28/08) 13.01.2 Entertainment. A member institution may provide entertainment, at a scale comparable to that of normal student life and not excessive in nature. (Revised: 3/24/05) 13.01.3 Institutional Responsibility in Recruitment. A member of an institution's athletics staff or a representative of its athletics interests shall not recruit a prospective student-athlete except as permitted by this Association, the institution and the member conference, if any. 13.01.4 Recruiting by Representatives of Athletics Interests. Representatives of an institution's athletics interests (as defined in Bylaw 13.02.9) may make in-person, on- or off-campus recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete; however, such off-campus contacts may not occur until the conclusion of the prospective student-athlete's sophomore year in high school. 13.01.5 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions. Exceptions to recruiting regulations for the U.S. service academies are set forth in Bylaw 13.15. 13.01.6 Eligibility Effects of Recruiting Violation. The recruitment of a prospective student-athlete by a member institution or any representative of its athletics interests in violation of the Association's legislation, as acknowledged by the institution or established through the Association's enforcement procedures, shall result in the student-athlete's becoming ineligible to represent that institution in intercollegiate athletics. The Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement may restore the eligibility of a student involved in such a violation only when circumstances clearly warrant restoration. A student is responsible for their involvement in a violation of NCAA regulations during the student's recruitment and involvement in a major violation (see Bylaw 19.02.2.2) may cause the student to become permanently ineligible for intercollegiate athletics competition at that institution. (Revised: 4/20/21)

13.02 Definitions and Applications. 13.02.1 Business Day. A business day is any weekday that is not recognized as a national holiday, including any weekday that an institution is closed for other reasons (e.g., holiday break). (Adopted: 1/12/11) 13.02.2 Competition Site. The "competition site" is the facility in which athletics competition is actually conducted, including any dressing room or meeting facility used in conjunction with the competition. 13.02.3 Contact. A contact is any in-person face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship and an institutional athletics department staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-toface encounter that is prearranged (e.g., position themselves in a location where contact is possible) or that takes place on the grounds of the prospective student-athlete's educational institution or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's high school, preparatory school, two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. Any communication (e.g., in-person face-to-face or electronic communication) with a prospective student-athlete at the site of organized competition involving the prospective student-athlete by athletics personnel who are attending the competition or who are aware of the competition also shall be considered a contact. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/12/04, 4/7/05, 1/9/06, 12/19/13, 4/20/21, 8/4/21) 13.02.4 Evaluation. An evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospective student-athlete, including any visit to a prospective student-athlete's educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospective student-athlete participating in any practice or competition at any site. (Adopted: 4/20/09) 13.02.5 Student-Athlete. An individual becomes a student-athlete when they participate in an intercollegiate squad practice or contest that is under the jurisdiction of the athletics department. (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/20/21) 13.02.5.1 Permissible Recruitment Activities for Enrolled Student-Athletes. Permissible recruitment activities for enrolled student-athletes are limited to the following: [D] (Revised: 7/23/07)

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(a) Electronic Communication. It is permissible for an enrolled student-athlete to engage in electronic communication (see bylaw 13.02.10) with a prospective student-athlete for purposes other than recruitment. If the communication is for the purposes of recruitment, then the communication must be private and it may be made at the institution’s expense. (Adopted: 8/4/21) (b) Virtual Recruiting Presentations. It is permissible for an enrolled student-athlete to participate in a virtual recruiting presentation involving multiple prospective student-athletes organized by or involving a member of the institution's athletics department provided: (Adopted: 9/8/21) (1) The virtual presentation occurs during the regular academic year and the student-athlete is eligible to participate per Bylaw 14.1.8; (Adopted: 9/8/21) (2) The student-athlete does not miss class to participate in the virtual presentation; and (Adopted: 9/8/21) (3) The student-athlete's involvement is voluntary. (Adopted: 9/8/21) (c) Official visits. An enrolled student-athlete may participate as a student host during a prospective student-athlete's official visit to the institution's campus. (Revised: 6/11/14) (d) Unofficial visits. A prospective student-athlete on an unofficial visit may stay in an enrolled student-athlete's dormitory room, provided the housing is available to all visiting prospective students.

13.02.6 Home. In general, a prospective student-athlete's "home" is the prospective student-athlete's legal residence, or the community of the educational institution in which the prospective student-athlete is enrolled while residing there. 13.02.7 Prospective Student-Athlete. A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally. An individual remains a prospective student-athlete until one of the following occurs (whichever occurs earlier): (a) The individual officially registers and enrolls in a minimum full-time program of studies and attends classes in any term of a four-year collegiate institution's regular academic year (excluding summer); or (b) The individual participates in a regular squad practice or competition at a four-year collegiate institution. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/90) 13.02.8 Recruiting. Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospective student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete's relatives [or guardian(s)] by an institutional staff member or by a representative of the institution's athletics interests for the purpose of securing the prospective student-athlete's enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution's intercollegiate athletics program. (Revised: 8/3/06) 13.02.8.1 Recruited Prospective Student-Athlete. Actions by staff members or athletics representatives that cause a prospective student-athlete to become a recruited prospective student-athlete at that institution are: (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94 for those students entering a collegiate institution on or after 8/1/94) (a) Providing the prospective student-athlete with an official visit; (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94 for those students entering a collegiate institution on or after 8/1/94) (b) Having an arranged, in-person, off-campus encounter with the prospective student-athlete or the prospective studentathlete's relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship; or (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94 for those students entering a collegiate institution on or after 8/1/94, Revised: 1/9/06) (c) Initiating or arranging a telephone contact with the prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete's relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship on more than one occasion for the purpose of recruitment. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94 for those students entering a collegiate institution on or after 8/1/94, 1/9/06)

13.02.9 Representative of Athletics Interests. A "representative of the institution's athletics interests" is an individual who is known (or who should have been known) by a member of the institution's executive or athletics administration to: (a) Have participated in or to be a member of an agency or organization promoting the institution's intercollegiate athletics program; (b) Have made financial contributions to the athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of that institution; (c) Be assisting or to have been requested (by the athletics department staff) to assist in the recruitment of prospective studentathletes; (d) Be assisting or to have assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families; or (e) Have been involved otherwise in promoting the institution's athletics program. 9/14/22

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13.02.10 Electronic Communication. All electronically transmitted human voice exchanges (including telephone calls, videoconferencing and videophones) and any electronically transmitted correspondence (e.g., electronic mail, Instant Messenger, private communication through social media platforms, text messages or facsimiles) may occur or be sent to a prospective student-athlete (or their parents or legal guardians) provided the communication is private between only the sender/caller and the recipient (e.g., no use of public chat rooms, message boards, public communication through social media platforms). (Adopted: 8/4/21) 13.02.10.1 Timing of Electronic Communication. There are no restrictions on the timing for electronic communication (e.g., telephone call, electronic mail, Instant Messenger, text messages or facsimiles) to prospective studentathletes. (Adopted: 8/4/21) 13.02.10.2 Telephone Calls to Prospective Student-Athletes. An institution may permit a student-athlete, a staff member, or a representative of athletics interests to telephone a prospective student-athlete at the institution's expense at any time, provided the call is only for the purpose of recruitment and is with full knowledge of the athletics department (see Bylaw 13.02.5.1). (Adopted: 8/4/21) 13.02.10.3 Exception -- Electronic Transmissions by or to Individuals Diagnosed as Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Electronically transmitted correspondence in forms other than electronic mail, text messages and facsimiles may be sent to a prospective student-athlete if either the athletics department staff member sending the correspondence or the prospective student-athlete receiving the correspondence has been diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing. (Adopted: 1/14/08 effective 8/1/08, Revised: 1/14/12) 13.02.10.4 Exception -- Public Release of General Athletics Information Sent Through Electronic Transmission. Electronically transmitted correspondence in forms other than electronic mail, text messages and facsimiles may be sent to a prospective student-athlete by an institution's athletics department, or a campus department acting on behalf of athletics, provided the following criteria are satisfied: (Adopted: 7/21/09 effective 8/1/08, Revised: 1/14/12) (a) Any member of the general public may become a member of the group to which the electronic transmission is sent; (b) A prospective student-athlete who chooses to receive electronic transmissions through the electronic service must retain the ability to decline receipt of the communications at any time or may unsubscribe from the electronic service at any time; and (c) The content of any electronic transmission that is sent to a public group that may include prospective student-athletes must be the same for all members of the group (e.g., news alerts, admissions and alumni information, scores) and of a general nature. 13.02.10.5 Exception -- After Receipt of Financial Deposit. On or after May 1 of a prospective student-athlete's senior year in high school, there shall be no limit on the forms of electronically transmitted correspondence that may be sent by an institution to a prospective student-athlete, provided the institution has received a financial deposit in response to the institution's offer of admission. (Adopted: 10/19/10) 13.02.10.6 Exception—Actions on Social Media Platforms. An athletics department staff member may connect with (e.g., "friend," "follow," etc.) a prospective student-athlete on social media platforms. Further, an athletics department staff member may take actions (e.g., "like," "favorite," republish, etc.) on social media platforms that indicate approval of social media content generated by users of the platforms other than institutional staff members or representatives of an institution's athletics interests. (Adopted: 1/26/19) 13.02.10.7 Exception - Virtual Recruiting Presentations with Multiple Prospective Student-Athletes. An institution and institutional staff member(s) may conduct virtual recruiting presentations involving multiple prospective student-athletes. There shall be no restrictions on the timing of the virtual recruiting presentations or the age or grade level of the involved prospective student-athletes, provided the following criteria are satisfied: (Adopted: 9/8/21) (a) Institutions do not publicize or promote an individual or group of prospective student-athlete(s) who are participating or have participated in the virtual recruiting presentation. However, an institution may publicize the logistical details (e.g., date, time) concerning the virtual recruiting presentation; and (Adopted: 9/8/21) (b) Student-athlete participation must be in accordance with Bylaw 13.02.5.1-(b). (Adopted: 9/8/21)

13.02.11 Recruiting or Scouting Service. A recruiting or scouting service includes any individual, organization, entity or segment of an entity that is primarily involved in providing information about prospective student-athletes. A recruiting or scouting service may include: (Adopted: 4/16/12) (a) Any service that provides information only to paid subscribers; (b) Any service that is only available to a select group of individuals (e.g., coaches), regardless of whether there is a charge associated with the service; or 9/14/22

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(c) Any service that provides information to the public free of charge. Any individual, organization, entity or segment of an entity that provides information about prospective student-athletes incidental to its primary purpose and is generally available to the public (e.g., news media), is not considered a recruiting or scouting service.

13.02.12 Visits by Prospective Student-Athletes. 13.02.12.1 Official Visit. An official visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit financed in whole or in part by the member institution (see Bylaw 13.6). 13.02.12.2 Unofficial Visit. An unofficial visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit made at the prospective student-athlete's own expense (see Bylaw 13.7).

13.1 Contacts and Evaluations. Recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete (or the prospective student-athlete's relatives or guardians) by institutional staff members and/or representatives of the institution's athletics interests are subject to the provisions set forth in this bylaw. [D] (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 7/1/91, 8/3/06, 1/19/12, 10/16/18)

13.1.1 Contactable Prospective Student-Athletes. 13.1.1.1 High School Prospective Student-Athletes. In-person, off-campus recruiting contacts shall not be made with a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's relatives or guardian(s) until the prospective studentathlete has completed their sophomore year in high school. U.S. service academy exceptions to this provision are set forth in Bylaw 13.15.1. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 7/1/91, 1/11/94 effective 3/15/94, 1/10/95, 1/14/97, 8/3/06, 1/19/12, 1/17/15 for prospective student-athletes who complete their sophomore year in high school during the 2014-15 academic year or later, 10/16/18, 4/20/21) 13.1.1.1.1 Contact by Coach Employed in Admissions Office. It is permissible for a coach who is employed in the admissions office of the institution to be involved in off-campus admissions programs directed at prospective students in general, provided contact made with a prospective student-athlete before the completion of their sophomore year in high school is not for the purpose of athletics recruitment (e.g., athletics recruiting presentation). (Adopted: 7/22/08, Revised: 1/17/15 for prospective student-athletes who complete their sophomore year in high school during the 2014-15 academic year or later, 10/16/18, 4/20/21) 13.1.1.2 Four-Year College Prospective Student-Athletes. An athletics staff member or other representative of the institution's athletics interests shall not make contact in any manner (e.g., in-person contact, telephone calls, electronic communication, written correspondence) with the student-athlete of another NCAA or NAIA four-year collegiate institution, directly or indirectly, without first obtaining written permission to do so, regardless of who makes the initial contact. If permission is not granted, the second institution shall not encourage the transfer. If permission is granted, all applicable NCAA recruiting rules apply. If an institution receives a written request from a student-athlete to permit another institution to contact the student-athlete about transferring, the institution shall grant or deny the request within seven business days (see Bylaw 13.02.1) of receipt of the request. If the institution fails to respond to the student-athlete's written request within seven business days, permission shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission to the student-athlete. Written permission may be granted by: [D] (Revised: 1/10/91, 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/9/06, 10/17/06, 1/12/11) (a) The first institution's athletics director (or an athletics administrator designated by the athletics director); or (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/04) (b) The student-athlete, if the student-athlete attends a Division III institution (see Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1). (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/04) 13.1.1.2.1 Self-Release. Using a form made available by the NCAA national office, a student-athlete who attends a Division III institution may issue, on their own behalf, permission for another Division III institution to contact the student-athlete about a potential transfer. The student-athlete shall forward this form to the director of athletics at the institution of interest. Contact between the student-athlete and institution may occur during the 30-day period beginning with the date the permission to contact form is signed by the student-athlete. An additional form must be issued for contact to occur or continue beyond the initial 30-day period. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 1/10/05, 10/16/18, 4/20/21) 13.1.1.2.1.1 Privacy and Disclosure Requirements. During the initial 30-day period, the institution in receipt of the form shall not notify the student-athlete's current institution of the contact. At the completion of the initial 30-day period, if the student-athlete decides to transfer to the institution in receipt of the form, the institution in receipt of the form shall notify the student-athlete's current institution within a seven-day period of the form's expiration date that the self-release was issued. At the completion of the initial 30-day period, if the 9/14/22

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student-athlete decides not to pursue the transfer, the institution in receipt of the form shall not notify the student-athlete's current institution of the contact at any time. If the student-athlete is undecided at the end of the 30-day period, the initial contact must remain private unless and until the student-athlete issues a second permission to contact form. Upon receipt of the second permission to contact form, the institution in receipt of the form shall notify the student-athlete's current institution within seven days that a second release was issued. [D] (Revised: 1/10/05, 10/16/18) 13.1.1.2.2 Hearing Opportunity. If the institution decides to deny a student-athlete's request to permit any other institution to contact the student-athlete about transferring, the institution shall inform the student-athlete in writing that they, on request, shall be provided a hearing conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of the athletics department (e.g., the office of student affairs; office of the dean of students; or a committee composed of the faculty athletics representative, student-athletes and nonathletics faculty/staff members). The student-athlete shall be informed of this hearing opportunity within seven business days of the request for permission to contact. Within 15 business days (see Bylaw 13.02.1) of receipt of the student-athlete's written request for a hearing, the institution shall conduct and provide written results of the hearing to the student-athlete. The student-athlete shall be provided the opportunity to actively participate (e.g., in-person, via telephone) in the hearing. If the institution fails to conduct the hearing or provide the written results to the student-athlete within 15 business days, permission to contact the studentathlete shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission to the student-athlete. (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 10/17/06, 1/12/11, 10/16/18, 4/20/21) 13.1.1.2.3 Student-Athlete Withdrawn from Four-Year College. A member institution may contact a student-athlete who has withdrawn officially from a four-year collegiate institution without obtaining permission from the first institution. [D] (Revised: 1/9/06, 10/16/18) 13.1.1.2.4 Transfer from Institution on Probation. It is not necessary for an institution to obtain permission in writing to recruit a student-athlete at an institution that has been placed on probation with sanctions that preclude it from competing in postseason competition during the remaining seasons of the student-athlete's eligibility. However, the student-athlete's institution must be notified of the recruitment and may establish reasonable restrictions related to the contact (e.g., no visits during class time), provided such restrictions do not preclude the opportunity for the student-athlete to discuss transfer possibilities with the other institution [see Bylaw 14.13.1.2-(c)]. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/19/12, 10/16/18) 13.1.1.2.5 Transfer While Ineligible Due to Positive Drug Test. If a student-athlete who is declared ineligible due to a positive drug test administered by the NCAA transfers to another NCAA institution, the institution from which the student-athlete transferred must notify the new institution of the student-athlete's ineligibility (see Bylaw 18.4.1.5.5). [D] (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/16/18)

13.1.2 Permissible Recruiters. 13.1.2.1 Talent Scout. An institution may not pay any costs incurred by an athletics talent scout or a representative of its athletics interests in studying or recruiting prospective student-athletes. An institution may not provide any such person a fee or honorarium and thereby claim the person as a staff member entitled to expense money. [D] (Revised: 12/5/14) 13.1.2.1.1 Employment Prohibition. An institution may not employ an individual for the primary purpose of recruiting or evaluating prospective student-athletes and designate the individual as a coach if they do not reside in the institution's general locale. Such an individual would be considered an athletics talent scout rather than a regular institutional staff member. (Revised: 12/5/14, 4/20/21) 13.1.2.1.2 Expense Prohibition. An institution may not pay expenses (other than meals provided in the institution's home community) for representatives of its athletics interests to visit its campus for the purpose of becoming familiar with the institution's academic and athletics programs and campus facilities in order to represent the institution better when recruiting prospective student-athletes. The provision of such expenses would be considered payment of costs incurred by athletics talent scouts. [D] (Revised: 12/5/14)

13.1.3 Contact Restrictions at Specified Sites. 13.1.3.1 Practice or Competition Site. Recruiting contact may not be made with a prospective student-athlete before any athletics competition in which the prospective student-athlete is a participant on that day of competition until the prospective student-athlete is released for that day by the appropriate institutional authority (e.g., prospective studentathlete's coach or comparable authority). Further, any electronic communications (See Bylaw 13.02.10) may not be made with a prospective student-athlete at the site of organized competition involving the prospective student-athlete by athletics personnel who are attending the competition or who are aware of the competition. [D] (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/91, 1/11/94, 1/9/96 effective 7/1/96, 12/19/13, 1/17/15, 1/21/15, 1/16/16, 8/4/21) 9/14/22

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13.1.3.1.1 Exception -- Official/Unofficial Visit -- Contact on Institution's Campus on Day of Competition Prior to Competition. Athletics staff members are permitted to have on campus contact prior to competition with a prospective student-athlete, provided the prospective student-athlete is not scheduled to compete on that day on the institution's campus. [D] (Adopted: 1/16/16, Revised: 10/16/18) 13.1.3.1.2 Contact with Prospective Student-Athlete's Relatives or Guardians at Practice or Competition Site. Recruiting contact may be made with the relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship of a contactable prospective student-athlete (see Bylaw 13.1.1) at the site of the prospective studentathlete's practice or competition, including during the conduct of a competition. [D] (Adopted: 7/21/09, Revised: 10/16/18)

13.1.4 Evaluations. There are no restrictions on the number or timing of evaluations (see Bylaw 13.02.4). [D] (Adopted: 4/20/09, Revised: 10/16/18)

13.2 Offers and Inducements. 13.2.1 General Regulation. An institution's staff member or any representative of its athletics interests shall not be involved, directly or indirectly, in making arrangements for or giving or offering to give any financial aid or other benefits to the prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's relatives or friends, other than expressly permitted by NCAA regulations. Receipt of a benefit by prospective student-athletes or their relatives or friends is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the institution's prospective students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the prospective student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. [R] (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/10/05, 1/9/06, 10/15/08) 13.2.2 Specific Prohibitions. Specifically prohibited financial aid, benefits and arrangements include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) An employment arrangement for a prospective student-athlete's relatives; (b) Gift of clothing or equipment; (c) Co-signing of loans; (d) Providing loans to a prospective student-athlete's relatives or friends; (e) Cash or like items; (f) Any tangible items, including merchandise; (g) Free or reduced-cost services, rentals or purchases of any type; (h) Free or reduced-cost housing; (i) Use of an institution's athletics equipment (e.g., for a high school all-star game); or (j) Sponsorship of or arrangement for an awards banquet for high school, preparatory school or two-year college athletes by an institution, representatives of its athletics interests, or its alumni groups or booster clubs. [R] (Revised: 12/5/14) 13.2.3 Awards to Prospective Student-Athletes. A member institution may only provide a prospective student-athlete with awards presented at regularly scheduled high school, preparatory school and two-year college athletics contests or matches. The awards are limited in value to $50 and may bear the institution's name and logo. (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 4/7/05) 13.2.4 Employment of Prospective Student-Athletes. 13.2.4.1 Normal Employment Procedures. An institution may employ prospective student-athletes in any department outside of intercollegiate athletics provided the employment is arranged through normal institutional employment policies and procedures. (Revised: 1/10/05) 13.2.4.2 Transportation to Summer Job. An institution or its representatives shall not provide a prospective studentathlete free transportation to and from a summer job unless it is the employer's established policy to transport all employees to and from the job site.

13.2.5 Life-Threatening Injury or Illness. An institution may present a prospective student-athlete with a donation to a charity on behalf of the prospective student-athlete or provide other reasonable tokens of support (e.g., flowers) in the event of the prospective student-athlete's relative's death or life-threatening injury or illness, provided the prospective student-athlete has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid with the institution. (Adopted: 1/9/06) 13.2.6 Use of Athletics Training-Room Services. A prospective student-athlete who has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid and is enrolled in the institution's summer term before the prospective student-athlete's initial full-time collegiate enrollment may receive athletics training-room services (e.g., taping, treatment, therapy). (Adopted: 10/22/07) 9/14/22

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13.4 Recruiting Materials. 13.4.1 General Regulations. Institutions are permitted to provide to prospective student-athletes, prospective studentathlete's relatives [or guardian(s)], and to coaches of prospective student-athletes any official academic, admissions, athletics and student-services publications or electronic media published or produced by the institution. Institutions are also permitted to provide other information of a general nature that is available to all students or prospective students. (Revised: 1/11/89, 7/24/07, 4/21/09, 4/29/09) 13.4.1.1 Timing of Recruiting Materials. There are no restrictions on the timing for providing recruiting materials to prospective student-athletes. (Adopted: 4/20/09) 13.4.1.2 Conference or NCAA Championships. An institution or conference that is hosting any portion of a conference or NCAA championship may send printed materials promoting the championship event (e.g., ticket application or promotional brochures, flyers or posters) to high school or two-year college coaches or administrators, but not to specific prospective student-athletes, provided: (Adopted: 1/13/10) (a) The printed material includes only information relevant to the championship events; (b) The printed material is available to the general public, including all high schools in the local area; and (c) The printed material contains no information related to the institution's athletics program.

13.4.2 Advertisements and Promotions. 13.4.2.1 Recruiting Advertisements. A member institution is permitted to produce any athletically related recruiting advertisement or promotion, provided the advertisement or promotion is not placed or conducted at an athletics event featuring prospective student-athletes (or during broadcasts of such events). [D] (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/9/06, 4/29/09, 1/31/18, 10/16/18) 13.4.2.1.1 Exception -- Nonathletics Institutional Advertisements. An institution (or a third party acting on behalf of the institution) may produce a nonathletics institutional advertisement or promotion at an athletics event featuring prospective student-athletes (or during broadcasts of such events), provided: [D] (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 10/16/18) (a) The funds generated by the advertisements or promotional material are not used for a high school or a two-year college's athletics program; (b) The institution's athletics department is not involved in the advertisements or promotional material; and (c) The advertisements or promotional material do not contain athletics information. 13.4.2.1.2 Exception -- College/High School Shared Home Facility. A member institution may advertise and upgrade its home facility even if that facility is also the home facility for prospective student-athletes (e.g., high school football stadium). (Revised: 1/9/06) 13.4.2.2 Miscellaneous Promotions. Member institutions and their representatives of athletics interests are prohibited from financing, arranging or using recruiting aids (e.g., newspaper advertisements, bumper stickers, message buttons) designed to publicize the institution’s interest in a particular prospective student-athlete. [D] (Revised: 1/13/98)

13.5 Transportation. 13.5.1 General Restrictions. An institution may not provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete other than on the official paid visit or, on an unofficial visit, to view a practice or competition site and other institutional facilities when accompanied by an institutional staff member. However, an institution may not provide transportation to attend one of the institution's home contests (on or off campus) during the unofficial visit. [R] (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/13/98, 1/9/06) 13.5.2 Transportation on Official Paid Visit. 13.5.2.1 General Regulations. A member institution may pay the prospective student-athlete's actual round-trip transportation costs for their official visit to its campus, provided a direct route between the prospective student-athlete's home and the institution's campus is used. (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 4/20/21) 13.5.2.2 Automobile Transportation. When a prospective student-athlete travels by automobile on an official visit, the institution may pay round-trip expenses to the individual incurring the expense (except the prospective student-athlete's coach, see Bylaw 13.8.1.1) at the same mileage rate it allows its own personnel. Any automobile may be used by the prospective student-athlete, provided the automobile is not owned or operated or its use arranged by the institution or any representative of its athletics interests. [R] (Revised: 1/11/94)

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13.5.2.2.1 Use of Automobile. The institution or representatives of its athletics interests shall not provide an automobile for use during the official visit by the prospective student-athlete or by a student host. [R] 13.5.2.2.2 Coach Accompanying Prospective Student-Athlete. Coaching staff members (except as permitted in Bylaw 13.5.2.4) shall not accompany a prospective student-athlete in the coach's sport to or from an official visit unless the prospective student-athlete travels only by automobile. All transportation must occur within the state in which the institution is located, or if outside the state, within 100 miles of the institution's main campus. On completion of the 48-hour period, the coach shall terminate contact with the prospective student-athlete and their parent(s), guardians, spouse or individual of a comparable relationship immediately (see Bylaw 13.6.2.1). (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/9/06, 10/20/06, 4/20/21) 13.5.2.3 Air Transportation. The airfare for commercial transportation for the official visit may not exceed coach (or comparable) class. Coaching staff members shall not accompany a prospective student-athlete to or from an official visit when air travel is used, except as permitted in Bylaw 13.5.2.4. [R] (Revised: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95) 13.5.2.4 From Airport. During the official visit, any member of an institution's athletics department staff may provide ground transportation for a prospective student-athlete and the prospective student-athlete's parents, guardians, spouse or individual of a comparable relationship between the campus and any bus or train station or airport. [R] (Revised: 1/9/06) 13.5.2.5 To/From Site of Competition. A prospective student-athlete may be transported to campus for an official visit from the site of their athletics competition or the reverse arrangement, provided only actual transportation expenses are paid and the cost of the transportation does not exceed the cost of transportation between the prospective student-athlete's home or educational institution and the institution's campus. (Revised: 4/20/21) 13.5.2.6 From Educational Institution. An institution may pay actual transportation costs for the prospective studentathlete to return to their home after an official visit that originated at the prospective student-athlete's educational institution, provided the cost of the transportation to the legal residence does not exceed the cost of transportation to the educational institution. (Revised: 4/20/21) 13.5.2.7 Visiting Two or More Institutions. Two or more institutions to which a prospective student-athlete is making official visits on the same trip may provide travel expenses, provided there is no duplication of expenses, only actual and necessary expenses are provided, and the 48-hour visit limitation is observed at each institution. [R] 13.5.2.8 Transportation of Prospective Student-Athlete's Relatives, Friends, Guardian(s), Spouse or Individual of a Comparable Relationship. An institution shall not permit its athletics department staff members or representatives of its athletics interests to pay, provide or arrange for the payment of transportation costs incurred by relatives, friends, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship of a prospective student-athlete to visit the campus or elsewhere; however, an institution may: [R] (Revised: 1/9/06) (a) Provide automobile-mileage reimbursement to a prospective student-athlete on an official visit, even if relatives or friends accompany the prospective student-athlete; and (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/9/06) (b) Provide transportation between its campus and the airport for the relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship of a prospective student-athlete making an official visit. (Revised: 1/9/06)

13.5.3 Transportation on Unofficial Visit. During any unofficial recruiting visit, the institution may provide the prospective student-athlete with transportation to view practice and competition sites in the prospective student-athlete's sport and other institutional facilities. An institutional staff member must accompany the prospective student-athlete during such a trip. Payment of any other transportation expenses, including providing transportation to attend one of the institution's home contests (on or off campus) is not permissible. However, the institution may provide transportation for a prospective studentathlete to attend home athletics contests if that transportation is available to prospective students generally. [R] (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/11/90, 1/11/00, 1/8/05, 5/4/05, 1/9/06) 13.5.4 Transportation to Enroll. An institution or its representatives shall not furnish a prospective student-athlete, directly or indirectly, with transportation to the campus for enrollment. However, it is permissible for any member of the institution's staff to provide transportation from any bus or train station or airport to the campus on the occasion of the studentathlete's initial arrival at the institution to attend classes. [R] (Revised: 1/11/12)

13.6 Official Visit. 13.6.1 Limitations on Official Visit. 13.6.1.1 One-Visit Limitation. A member institution may finance only one visit to its campus for a prospective studentathlete. (Revised: 1/9/06)

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13.6.1.1.1 First Opportunity to Visit. A prospective student-athlete may not be provided an official visit earlier than January 1 of the prospective student-athlete's junior year in high school. (Revised: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 13.6.1.2 Post-High School Visits. The one-visit limitation applies separately to the period in which the prospective student-athlete is in high school and to the period beginning October 15 after the prospective student-athlete's completion of high school. [D] (Revised: 1/10/05) 13.6.1.2.1 Transfer Student. If a student-athlete attending a four-year institution desires to transfer and that institution provides the permission required (per Bylaw 13.1.1.2), it is permissible for a second institution to provide the student-athlete one official visit to that institution's campus.

13.6.2 Length of Official Visit. An official visit to an institution shall not exceed 48 hours. A prospective student-athlete may remain in the locale in which the institution is located after the permissible 48-hour period for reasons unrelated to the official visit, provided that at the completion of the 48-hour visit, the individual departs the institution's campus, and the institution does not pay any expenses thereafter, including the cost of return transportation to the prospective student-athlete's home. Additionally, if the prospective student-athlete does not return home before attending the institution, the one-way transportation to the campus would be considered a violation of Bylaw 13.5.4, which prohibits transportation to enroll. [D] (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/10/05) 13.6.2.1 48-Hour Period Defined. The 48-hour period of the official visit begins at the time the prospective studentathlete arrives on the institution's campus, rather than with the initiation of the prospective student-athlete's transportation by a coach or the time of the prospective student-athlete's arrival at the airport or elsewhere in the community. The prospective student-athlete's transportation to and from the campus must be without delay for personal reasons or entertainment purposes. The institution may not pay any expenses for entertainment (other than the actual and reasonable cost of meals) in conjunction with the prospective student-athlete's transportation. At the completion of the 48-hour visit, the prospective student-athlete must depart the institution's campus immediately; otherwise, the institution may not pay any expenses incurred by the prospective student-athlete upon departure from the institution's campus, including the cost of the prospective student-athlete's transportation home. 13.6.2.2 Exception to 48-Hour Period for Extenuating Circumstances. An official visit may extend beyond 48 hours for reasons beyond the control of the prospective student-athlete and the institution (e.g., inclement weather conditions, natural disaster, flight delays or cancellations, airport security activity). In such instances, the institution shall submit a report to the conference office after the visit (or, in the case of independent institutions, to the NCAA national office), noting the details of the circumstances. (Adopted: 10/19/09)

13.6.3 Transportation on Official Visit. For regulations relating to transportation on the official visit, see Bylaw 13.5.2. 13.6.4 Accommodations on Official Visit. A prospective student-athlete on an official visit shall be provided lodging and take meals as regular students normally do. Local commercial facilities may be used but at a scale comparable to that of normal student life and only within a 30-mile radius of the institution's campus. (See Bylaw 13.6.5.6 for restrictions on meals provided to prospective student-athletes on official visits.) [D] (Revised: 1/13/03) 13.6.5 Entertainment/Tickets on Official Visit. 13.6.5.1 General Restrictions. An institution may provide entertainment, which may not be excessive, on the official visit only for a prospective student-athlete and the prospective student-athlete's parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship and only within a 30-mile radius of the institution's main campus. It is not permissible to entertain other relatives or friends (including dates) of a prospective student-athlete at any time at any site. [R] (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/8/01, 1/9/06) 13.6.5.1.1 Meals and Lodging While in Transit. It is permissible for an institution to pay a prospective studentathlete's actual costs for reasonable expenses (e.g., meals, lodging) incurred while traveling to and from campus on the official visit. 13.6.5.2 Complimentary Admissions. During the official visit, complimentary admissions to a home athletics event may be provided to a prospective student-athlete and the individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete. Seating shall be provided in the general seating area of the facility used for conducting the event. [R] (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/11/94, 1/13/98, 1/12/04, 1/9/06, 8/3/06, 1/15/14, 3/27/14) 13.6.5.2.1 Conference Tournaments. An institution may provide complimentary admissions to a prospective student-athlete for a postseason conference tournament only if the institution participates in the tournament and it is held on the institution's campus. [R] (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91)

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13.6.5.2.2 NCAA Championships or Other Postseason Contests. The provision of complimentary or reduced-cost admissions to prospective student-athletes for an NCAA championship (all rounds) or other postseason contests (e.g., NAIA championship) constitutes excessive entertainment and is prohibited. [R] (Revised: 1/10/92) 13.6.5.2.3 Purchase of Game Tickets in Same Locale. An institution may reserve tickets, only for the use of immediate family members accompanying a prospective student-athlete during an official visit and for seat locations adjacent to the complimentary seats being provided to the prospective student-athlete. These tickets must be purchased at face value. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92) 13.6.5.3 Parking. An institution may arrange special on-campus parking for prospective student-athletes during an official visit. (Adopted: 1/10/92) 13.6.5.4 Cash to Prospective Student-Athlete. The institution or representatives of its athletics interests shall not provide cash to a prospective student-athlete for entertainment purposes. 13.6.5.5 Student Host. The institution may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospective studentathlete: (a) A maximum of $40 for each day of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospective student-athlete (and the prospective student-athlete's parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship) and the student host(s), excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletics events. These funds may not be used for the purchase of souvenirs such as T-shirts or other institutional mementos. It is permissible to provide the student host with an additional $20 per day for each additional prospective student-athlete the host entertains. Neither the student host(s) nor the prospective student-athlete may contribute funds toward the cost of the entertainment; (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/9/06, 10/22/13, 12/19/13) (b) A complimentary meal, provided the student host is accompanying the prospective student-athlete during the prospective student-athlete's official visit; and (Adopted: 1/10/92) (c) A complimentary admission to a campus athletics event, provided the ticket is used to accompany a prospective student-athlete to that event during the prospective student-athlete's official visit. 13.6.5.5.1 Multiple Hosts. If several students host a prospective student-athlete, the $40-per-day entertainment money may be used to cover the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the prospective student-athlete and all hosts. Only one student host per prospective student-athlete may be provided a free meal if restaurant facilities are used. [D] (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/16/93, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/13/03, 10/22/13) 13.6.5.6 Meals on Official Visit. The cost of actual meals, not to exceed three per day, on the official visit for a prospective student-athlete and the individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete need not be included in the $40-per-day entertainment expense. A dessert or after-meal snack also may be excluded. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/9/06, 8/3/06, 10/22/13, 10/21/14) 13.6.5.6.1 Entertainment at Staff Member's Home. A luncheon, dinner or brunch at the home of an institutional staff member (e.g., the athletics director, a coach, a faculty member or the institution's president) may be held for a prospective student-athlete on an official visit, provided the entertainment is on a scale comparable to that of normal student life, is not excessive in nature and occurs on only one occasion. [R] (Revised: 1/9/96) 13.6.5.6.2 Meal Location. Meals provided for a prospective student-athlete and the individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete on an official visit must occur on campus. It is permissible for the meals to be purchased from off-campus vendors (e.g., restaurants, caterers) as long as the meal is on a scale comparable to normal student life. If all on-campus dining facilities are closed, the institution may provide meals off-campus. If an institution normally participates in home competition at a site that is not located on the institution's campus, the meal may occur at that site. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97, 1/9/06, 10/26/15) 13.6.5.6.2.1 Awards Banquet. An institution may provide a meal to a prospective student-athlete and the prospective student-athlete's parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship at an institutional awards banquet, provided the banquet occurs on the institution's campus. 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13.6.6 Lodging for Additional Persons. Additional persons (e.g., prospective student-athlete's brother, sister, friend) may stay in the same room as the prospective student-athlete or parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship of the prospective student-athlete, but the institution shall not pay the costs resulting from the additional occupants. The additional occupants shall not be prospective student-athletes being recruited by the institution. The institution may provide separate lodging (e.g., hotel room) for the prospective student-athlete and the prospective student-athlete's parents or guardians. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/8/01, 12/19/05) 13.6.7 Institutional Admissions Departments -- Programming and Benefits Available to All Prospective Students Generally. The limitations within this section do not apply to programming or benefits (e.g., entertainment, meals) provided by the institution's admissions department and available to prospective students generally. It is not permissible for the admissions department to provide benefits exclusively to groups of prospective student-athletes to avoid the application of the official visit legislation. All limitations within this section apply if the funding for any of the benefits described are provided through the athletics department. (Adopted: 10/19/09)

13.7 Unofficial Visit. 13.7.1 Number Permitted. A prospective student-athlete may visit a member institution's campus at their own expense an unlimited number of times. A prospective student-athlete may make unofficial visits before January of their junior year in high school. (Revised: 4/20/21) 13.7.2 Entertainment/Tickets. 13.7.2.1 General Regulations. During an unofficial visit, the institution may not pay any expenses or provide any entertainment, except complimentary admissions to the prospective student-athlete and the individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete to a home athletics event at any facility in which the institution's intercollegiate team practices or competes. Such complimentary admissions are for the exclusive use of the prospective student-athlete and those persons accompanying the prospective student-athlete on the visit and must be issued on an individual-game basis. Seating shall be provided in the general seating area of the facility used for conducting the event. [R] (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/11/94, 1/12/04, 8/3/06, 7/26/11, 1/15/14, 3/27/14) 13.7.2.1.1 Meals. An institution may provide a prospective student-athlete with a meal in the institution's oncampus dining facility during an unofficial visit. An institution may provide a meal in an off-campus dining facility when all on-campus dining facilities are closed, provided the institution can certify that it is the institution's normal policy to provide such a meal under similar circumstances to all prospective students (including nonathletes) visiting the campus. [R] 13.7.2.1.2 Housing. An institution may provide a prospective student-athlete with housing during an unofficial visit, provided such housing is generally available to all visiting prospective students. [R] 13.7.2.1.2.1 Lodging in Dormitories. A prospective student-athlete on an unofficial visit may stay in an enrolled student-athlete's dormitory room, provided the housing is available to all visiting prospective students. [R] (Revised: 4/21/09) 13.7.2.1.3 Transportation during Unofficial Visit. For regulations relating to transportation on an unofficial visit, see Bylaw 13.5.3. 13.7.2.1.4 Reserving Game Tickets. An institution may not reserve tickets (in addition to the permissible complimentary admissions) to be purchased by a prospective student-athlete (or individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete) on an unofficial visit. Tickets may be purchased only in the same manner as prospective students generally. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/9/06) 13.7.2.1.5 Parking. An institution may not arrange special parking for prospective student-athletes to use while attending a member institution's campus athletics event during an unofficial visit. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92) 13.7.2.1.6 Academic Interviews. An athletics department staff member may arrange academic interviews for a prospective student-athlete on an unofficial visit. 13.7.2.2 Home Games Outside the Community. If an institution schedules any regular-season home games at a site located in a community other than its own, the host institution may provide a maximum of three complimentary admissions to only one such game for the exclusive use of a prospective student-athlete and those persons accompanying the prospective student-athlete. Tournament and postseason games are excluded. The institution shall not arrange or permit any other entertainment or payment of expenses, including transportation. [R]

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13.7.2.3 Conference Tournaments. An institution may provide complimentary admissions to a prospective studentathlete for a postseason conference tournament only if the institution participates in the tournament and it is held on the institution's campus. [R] (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91) 13.7.2.4 NCAA Championships or Other Postseason Contests. The provision of complimentary or reduced-cost admissions to prospective student-athletes for an NCAA championship (all rounds) or other postseason contests (e.g., bowl game, NAIA or NIT championship) constitutes excessive entertainment and is prohibited. The prospective student-athlete may purchase tickets to such events only in the same manner as any other member of the general public. [R] (Revised: 1/10/92) 13.7.2.5 Visit Unrelated to Recruitment. The limitations on providing entertainment to a prospective student-athlete shall not extend to a visit to the institution's campus for a purpose having nothing whatsoever to do with the prospective student-athlete's athletics recruitment by the institution (e.g., band trip, fraternity weekend, athletics team's attendance at a sporting event with the high school coach). The institution's athletics department or representatives of its athletics interests may not be involved in any way with the arrangements for the visit, other than providing (in accordance with established policy) free admissions to an athletics event on a group basis, rather than personally to the prospective student-athlete. [R] 13.7.2.6 Visit Related to National Student-Athlete Day or National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The limitations on providing entertainment to a prospective student-athlete shall not extend to a visit to the institution's campus for activities related to National Student-Athlete Day or National Girls and Women in Sports Day. [R] (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 4/22/98)

13.7.3 Institutional Admissions Departments -- Programming or Benefits Available to All Prospective Students Generally. The limitations within this section do not apply to programming or benefits (e.g., entertainment, meals) provided by the institution's admissions department and available to prospective students generally. It is not permissible for the admissions department to provide benefits exclusively to groups of prospective student-athletes to avoid the application of the official visit legislation. All limitations within this section apply if the funding for any of the benefits described are provided through the athletics department. (Adopted: 10/19/09)

13.8 Entertainment, Reimbursement and Employment of High School/CollegePreparatory School/Two-Year College Coaches. 13.8.1 Entertainment Restrictions. Entertainment of a high school, college-preparatory school or two-year college coach or any other individual responsible for teaching or directing an activity in which a prospective student-athlete is involved shall be limited to providing a maximum of two complimentary admissions to a home athletics event at any facility in which the institution's intercollegiate team regularly practices or competes, not to exceed full-season passes or tickets. Such entertainment shall not include food and refreshments, room expenses, or the cost of transportation to and from the campus. [D] (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 10/18/04, 1/8/05, 1/10/05, 1/9/06, 10/16/18) 13.8.1.1 Transportation Reimbursement. An institution shall not reimburse a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach for transportation expenses of any kind. [D] (Revised: 1/9/06, 10/16/18) 13.8.1.2 Purchase of Game Tickets. Tickets in addition to the permissible complimentary admissions may be purchased only in the same manner as any other member of the general public. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/9/06, 10/16/18) 13.8.1.3 Noncoaching-Related Organization. If a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach is a member of a noncoaching-related organization (e.g., state high school principals association, college fraternity alumni organization, institution's alumni association), an institution may entertain the group, provided there is no direct involvement by the institution's athletics department. [D] (Revised: 10/16/18)

13.8.2 Material Benefits. Arrangements by an institution that involve a material benefit for a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach, or for any other individual responsible for teaching or directing an activity in which a prospective student-athlete is involved (e.g., the provision of a gift such as a tangible item bearing the institution's insignia, the offer to pay a portion of the coach's or other individual's personal expenses or an arrangement to provide transportation for the coach or other individual) are prohibited. [D] (Revised: 1/8/05, 12/19/05, 1/9/06, 10/16/18) 13.8.2.1 Alumni Exception. An institution may provide a high school, preparatory school or two-year college coach who is an alumna or alumnus of that institution with a material benefit (e.g., meal, plaque, certificate) comparable to a benefit provided to non-coaches for recognition of a special achievement. [D] (Adopted: 4/11/06, Revised: 10/16/18)

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13.9.1 Letter-of-Intent Prohibition. An institution shall not use any form of a letter of intent or similar form of commitment in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete. However, it shall be permissible for the institution to use in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete its pre-enrollment forms executed by prospective students in general at that institution. [D] (Revised: 1/10/05, 12/23/09) 13.9.1.1 Exception -- Nonbinding Athletics Celebratory Form. An institution may use a standard, nonbinding athletics celebratory signing form after a prospective student-athlete has been accepted for enrollment to the institution. The standard form shall be made available by the NCAA national office. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 4/15/15) 13.9.1.1.1 Staff Member Presence. An institution may not permit a prospective student-athlete to sign the standard, nonbinding athletics celebratory signing form on the institution's campus, nor may institutional staff members be present when a prospective student-athlete signs the standard, nonbinding celebratory signing form. (Adopted: 5/6/15, Revised: 10/20/15)

13.10 Publicity. 13.10.1 General Regulations. An institution’s staff member or any representative of its athletic interest shall not, directly or indirectly, publicize in any way the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete and is subject to the provisions set forth in this bylaw. (Adopted: 8/4/21) 13.10.2 Presence of Media During Recruiting Contact. A member institution shall not permit a media entity to be present during any recruiting contact made by an institution's coaching staff member. [D] (Adopted: 1/9/96, Revised: 1/14/97) 13.10.3 Comments Before Acceptance. An institution may comment publicly only to the extent of confirming its recruitment of the prospective student-athlete. [D] (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 13.10.3.1 Evaluations for Media, Recruiting Services. Athletics department staff members shall not evaluate or rate a prospective student-athlete for news media, scouting services or recruiting services before the prospective student-athlete's signed acceptance of the institution's written offer of admission as a student and/or written tender of financial assistance to be provided on the prospective student-athlete's enrollment. [D] 13.10.3.2 Exception—Actions on Social Media Platforms. An athletics department staff member may connect with (e.g.,"friend," "follow," etc.) a prospective student-athlete on social media platforms. Further, an athletics department staff member may take actions (e.g., "like," "favorite," republish, etc.) on social media platforms that indicate approval of social media content generated by users of the platforms other than institutional staff members or representatives of an institution's athletics interests. (Adopted: 1/26/19)

13.10.4 Radio/TV Show. A member institution shall not permit a prospective student-athlete or a high school, collegepreparatory school or two-year college coach to appear, be interviewed or otherwise be involved (in person or via film, audio file or video) on: [D] (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/31/18) (a) A radio or television program conducted by the institution's coach; or (b) A program for which a member of the institution's athletics staff has been instrumental in arranging for the appearance of the prospective student-athlete or coach or related program material. 13.10.4.1 Game Broadcast/Telecast. A prospective student-athlete may not be interviewed during the broadcast or telecast of an institution's intercollegiate contest. A member institution may not permit a station telecasting a game to show a video of competition involving high school, preparatory school or two-year college players. [D] (Revised: 1/31/18)

13.10.5 Prospective Student-Athlete's Visit. A member institution shall not publicize (or arrange for publicity of) a prospective student-athlete's visit to the institution's campus. [D] (Revised: 1/14/97, 7/20/10) 13.10.5.1 High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Contest in Conjunction with Collegiate Competition Advertising Activities. A member institution hosting a high school, preparatory school or two-year college contest may not advertise the appearance of any specific prospective student-athletes nor may it use individual or team photographs of participating teams involving prospective student-athletes in any advertising activities, except as permitted in Bylaw 13.10.7. [D] (Adopted: 7/20/10) 13.10.5.2 Exception. A member institution's admissions office may publicize (or arrange for publicity of) a prospective student-athlete's visit to the institution's campus provided the same manner of publicity is done for prospective students generally. (Adopted: 1/14/08)

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13.10.7 Photograph of Prospective Student-Athlete. It is permissible for an institution to photograph a prospective student-athlete during a campus visit to be used in the institution's permissible publicity and promotional activities (e.g., press release, media guide), but the photograph may not be given to the prospective student-athlete. [D] (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/94, 1/13/03) 13.10.8 Announcement of Acceptance. Publicity released by an institution concerning a prospective student-athlete's commitment to attend the institution shall occur only after the paid acceptance of the institution's written offer of admission and/or financial aid. Such communications may be released to media outlets at the institution's discretion; however, an institution is prohibited from purchasing or receiving commercial advertising (e.g., print, media or billboard) to be used to identify a prospective student-athlete by name or picture. [D] (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/9/06) 13.10.8.1 Staff Member Presence. Institutional staff members may be present when a prospective student-athlete signs an institution's pre-enrollment forms executed by prospective students in general at that institution, provided no media representatives are present. This does not preclude the presence of bona fide media representatives who are employed on a part-time basis by the institution. (See Bylaw 13.9.1.1.1 for staff member presence when a prospective student-athlete signs a nonbinding athletics celebratory signing form) [D] (Revised: 1/9/06, 5/6/15, 10/20/15)

13.11 Events Involving Prospective Student-Athletes. (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 1/21/17) 13.11.1 Prospective Student-Athlete Defined for Purposes of this Section. For purposes of this section, the phrase "prospective student-athlete" shall include any individual who has started classes for the ninth grade and is not enrolled in the member institution at the time of the activity described. For an incoming student, the limitations of this section do not apply to preseason participation if the student has been accepted by the institution for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and is no longer enrolled in the previous educational institution. (Revised: 1/11/89, 5/4/09, 1/16/10, 12/5/14, 1/21/17 effective 1/21/17) 13.11.2 Prohibited Physical Activities Involving Prospective Student-Athletes. 13.11.2.1 Traditional Tryout. It is impermissible for an athletics department coaching staff member to observe or conduct physical workouts or other recreational activities designed to test the athletics abilities of a prospective studentathlete. [D] (Revised: 9/15/08, 5/4/09, 1/16/10) 13.11.2.1.1 Permissible Observation of Recreational Activities. A coaching staff member who observes a prospective student-athlete engaging in recreational activities is not considered to be conducting a tryout, provided: (Adopted: 1/16/10) (a) The documented job responsibilities for the coaching staff member include monitoring of an institutional facility for purposes of safety and facility security and the observation occurs while the coaching staff member performs this monitoring responsibility; or (Revised: 1/21/17) (b) The activity meets one of the criteria outlined in 13.11.3. (Revised: 1/21/17) The exception in Bylaw 13.11.2.1.1-(a) does not permit a coaching staff member to direct, supervise or provide instruction to prospective student-athletes, but permits a coaching staff member to stop any activity that is dangerous to a prospective student-athlete or other students. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.2.2 Competition Against Prospective Student-Athletes. It is impermissible for an institution's varsity intercollegiate team to compete against a high school or preparatory school team. [D] (Revised: 9/5/08, 5/4/09, 1/16/10)

13.11.3 Permissible Events Involving Prospective Student-Athletes. (Revised: 1/16/10, 1/21/17 effective 1/21/17) 13.11.3.1 Competition-Only Events. An institution or an athletics department staff member may conduct an event involving prospective student-athletes in which prospective student-athletes are engaged solely in competition. (Revised: 1/16/10, 1/21/17 effective 1/21/17) 13.11.3.2 Sports Camps and Clinics and Other Athletics Events. An institution or an athletics department staff member may host, conduct or be employed by an event involving prospective student-athletes, provided: (Revised: 1/16/10, 1/21/17) (a) The event is open to the general public (limited only by number, age, gender and grade level); (Adopted: 1/21/17, Revised: 2/25/20) (b) The event does not offer free or reduced admission to any individual who has started classes for the ninth grade; (Adopted: 1/21/17) (c) Any awards or mementos received by prospective student-athletes are included in the admissions fees charged for participation in the event; and (Adopted: 1/21/17)

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(d) No athletics department staff member is employed (either on a salaried or volunteer basis) in any capacity by an event established, sponsored or conducted by a recruiting or scouting service (events established, sponsored or conducted by a recruiting or scouting service are permitted to occur on an institution's campus.) (See Bylaw 11.3.3.) (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.3.2.1 Institutional Camps/Clinics and Other Athletics Events. Institutional camps and clinics may provide results of an evaluation only to the specific prospective student-athlete to which that evaluation pertains. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.3.2.2 Service or Religious Organization Camps and Conferences. Events conducted by service or religious organizations are exempt from NCAA restrictions on events involving prospective student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.3.2.3 Exception -- Hosting Events Involving Prospective Student-Athletes Without Institutional Involvement. A member institution's facilities may be made available for a camp, clinic or other athletic event involving prospective student-athletes that does not meet the criteria outline in Bylaw 13.11.3.2, provided institutional staff members are not involved in any manner with the event and the institution does not promote the event. (Adopted: 7/23/18) 13.11.3.3 Private Lessons. An institution's coach may teach private lessons to a prospective student-athlete, provided the criteria detailed in Bylaw 11.3.2 are satisfied. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, Revised: 5/4/09, 1/16/10) 13.11.3.4 Sports Club Teams. It is permissible for an institution's coach or administrator to be involved in any capacity (e.g., as a participant or administrator or in instructional or coaching activities) in an organized sports club or organization involving teams of prospective student-athletes; however, neither an institution's athletics department nor an institution's athletics booster group may sponsor a sports club that includes prospective student-athletes. It is permissible for a department of the institution that operates independent of the athletics department (e.g., physical education department, recreation department) to sponsor a sports club that includes prospective student-athletes, provided no athletics department staff member is involved with the club team. (Adopted: 1/10/90, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/9/06, 5/4/09, 1/16/10) 13.11.3.5 High School All-Star Games. See Bylaw 13.12. (Adopted: 4/21/10, Revised: 1/21/17)

13.11.4 Employment at Competition Events, Sports Camps and Clinics and Other Events. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.4.1 Prospective Student-Athletes. An institution may employ a prospective student-athlete at its event provided all compensation received by the prospective student-athlete is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 13.11.4.2 Student-Athlete Employment. Student-athletes may be employed by athletics events (institutional or noninstitutional) involving prospective student-athletes, provided: (Adopted: 1/21/17) (a) The student-athlete performs administrative duties in addition to any coaching or officiating duties; (Adopted: 1/21/17) (b) A student-athlete who only lectures or demonstrates may not receive compensation for their appearance; and (Adopted: 1/21/17, Revised: 4/20/21) (c) A student-athlete with remaining eligibility is not permitted to conduct their own event. (Adopted: 1/21/17, Revised: 9/13/17, 4/20/21)

13.12 High School All-Star Games. 13.12.1 Coach and Athletics Department Staff Member Involvement. Any coach or athletics department staff member directly involved in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes shall not participate (directly or indirectly) in the coaching, officiating or player selection for a high school all-star event. Such staff members may serve in an administrative or operational capacity (e.g., ticket administration, concessions, scoreboard operator) for a high school all-star event. [D] (Revised: 1/13/03, 1/12/11) 13.12.1.1 Exception -- Previous Contractual Agreement. If a coach has made a contractual commitment to coach in a high school all-star game before being employed by a member institution and then becomes a member of the institution's staff before the game is held, the coach may honor the contractual commitment. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01)

13.12.2 Use of Institutional Facilities. A member institution's facilities may be made available for a high school all-star game provided the provisions of Bylaw 13.12.1 are met. [D] (Revised: 1/10/05, 4/21/10) 13.12.3 Use of Institutional Equipment. It is not permissible for an institution to provide its athletics equipment to a prospective student-athlete (e.g., for use in a high school all-star game). [D] (Revised: 1/10/05)

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13.13 Use of Recruiting Funds. 13.13.1 Institutional Control. All funds for the recruitment of prospective student-athletes shall be deposited with the member institution, which shall be exclusively and entirely responsible for the manner in which such funds are expended. 13.13.2 Visiting a Prospective Student-Athlete. A member institution's athletics department staff member or a representative of its athletics interests may visit a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's relatives or guardian(s) at any location for recruiting purposes. However, on any such visit, the staff member or athletics representative may not expend any funds other than the amount necessary for their own personal expenses. (Revised: 8/3/06, 4/20/21) 13.13.3 Recruiting Services. 13.13.3.1 Video Services. Member institutions are permitted to use video services so long as only regularly scheduled (regular season) high school or two-year college contests are involved. The institution may not contract with the service in advance to have a particular contest recorded, and the service must be available to all institutions at the same cost. (Revised: 1/10/05, 1/31/18)

13.13.4 Alumni Organizations. Alumni organizations of an institution may sponsor luncheons, teas or dinners at which prospective students (athletes and nonathletes) of that immediate locale are guests. A member institution's area alumni organization may be considered a bona fide part of that institution, provided such an organization is accredited by the president or chancellor of the institution and meets these additional terms and conditions: [D] (Revised: 10/3/05) (a) A staff member of the institution periodically shall inspect the financial records of the alumni organization and certify that the expenditures comply with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the conference(s), if any, of which the institution is a member; and (b) A club official shall be designated by the president or chancellor as the institution's official agent in the administration of the club's funds, and said club official shall file regular reports to the institution relating the manner in which the club funds have been spent in the recruitment of student-athletes. (Revised: 10/3/05) 13.13.4.1 Subject to NCAA Rules. When an alumni organization is certified by the president or chancellor as being a bona fide part of the institution, said organization becomes subject to all of the limitations placed upon the member institution by NCAA legislation. A violation of such legislation by any member of the alumni organization shall be a violation by the member institution. [D] (Revised: 10/3/05, 12/5/14)

13.14 Precollege Expenses. 13.14.1 Prohibited Expenses. An institution or a representative of its athletics interests shall not offer, provide or arrange financial assistance, directly or indirectly, to pay (in whole or in part) the costs of the prospective student-athlete's educational or other expenses for any period before their enrollment or so the prospective student-athlete may obtain a postgraduate education. (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/20/21) 13.14.1.1 Extent of Prohibition. The provisions of Bylaw 13.14.1 apply to all prospective student-athletes, including those who have signed an institutional offer of admission or written tender of financial assistance. 13.14.1.2 Fundraising for High School Athletics Program. An institution may not provide funding, directly or through paid advertisements, to benefit a high school athletics program. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/8/01) 13.14.1.2.1 Exception -- NCAA Championships. An institution or conference that is hosting any portion of an NCAA championship may purchase paid advertisements in a high school athletics program to generally promote the NCAA championship, provided: (Adopted: 1/15/14) (a) The advertisement includes only information relevant to the championship events; (b) The advertisement is available to the general public, including all high schools in the local area; and (c) The advertisement does not contain information related to the institution's athletics program or the conference's member institutions. 13.14.1.2.2 Involvement by Local Representatives of Institution's Athletics Interests. A representative of an institution's athletics interests may provide funding to benefit a high school athletics program located in the community in which the athletics representative resides, provided: (Adopted: 1/10/92) (a) The representative acts independently of the institution; (b) The funds are distributed through channels established by the high school or the organization conducting the fundraising activity; and (c) The funds are not earmarked directly for a specific prospective student-athlete.

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13.14.1.3 College Use of High School Facility. An institution may not contribute to a high school or its athletics booster club any funds realized from an athletics contest played or a practice held at a high school facility, except actual and necessary expenses for rental of the facility. 13.14.1.4 High School Contest in Conjunction with College Competition. An institution shall be permitted to host high school contests in all sports held in conjunction with intercollegiate contests. (See Bylaw 13.10.5.1) (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/95, 2/26/10, 7/20/10) 13.14.1.5 Donation - Equipment and Monetary. (Revised: 10/20/20) 13.14.1.5.1 Athletics Equipment and Monetary Donations. A member institution may provide used athletics equipment to high schools or bona fide youth organizations (e.g., the YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scout troops, Girl Scout troops, a summer recreation league) that may consist of prospective student-athletes, provided the issuance of equipment is in accordance with the institution's regular policy regarding discarding equipment. Further, a member institution may provide monetary donations to nonathletic bona fide youth organizations. (e.g., YMCA, YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs) [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/8/01, 1/9/06, 10/20/20) 13.14.1.5.1.1 Exception -- Women's Rowing. An institution may loan rowing equipment to a high school's or junior club program's women's team on an issuance and retrieval basis and may permit high schools' and junior club programs' women's teams to use its rowing facilities for practice and/or competition. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) 13.14.1.5.1.2 Donation of Used Athletics Equipment to Foundation. An institution may donate used athletics equipment to a nonprofit foundation established to distribute such equipment to high schools, provided the request for such donations is initiated by the foundation and the institutions have no part in selecting the high schools that are to receive the equipment. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 13.14.1.5.2 Nonathletics Equipment. A member institution may provide nonathletics equipment (e.g., a computer) to a high school, provided there is no athletics department involvement and the equipment is not used to benefit only the high school's athletics program. (Adopted: 1/10/91) 13.14.1.6 Ticket Sales. It is not permissible for a member institution to compensate a high school, preparatory school or two-year college for selling tickets to the institution's athletics contests. Specifically, the member institution may not provide such forms of compensation as a guarantee, a percentage of the income realized from the sale of the tickets or any other form of commission for providing such services.

13.14.2 Permissible Expenses. 13.14.2.1 Institution Providing Items to Athletics Youth Groups for Fundraising. An institution may provide items to assist in the fundraising efforts of athletics youth groups composed of individuals who have not started classes for the ninth grade without causing such individuals to become prospective student-athletes per Bylaw 13.02.7. (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 1/9/06) 13.14.2.2 Advertisements and Upgrades for College/High School Shared Home Facility. A member institution may advertise and upgrade its home facility even if that facility is also the home facility for prospective studentathletes (e.g., high school football stadium). (Revised: 1/9/06)

13.15 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and Waivers. 13.15.1 Contacts. 13.15.1.1 Freshmen at Summer Enrollment Programs. Freshmen entering the official summer enrollment program of one of the five national service academies (i.e., U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies) shall be considered student-athletes of a senior collegiate institution and may not be contacted by other member institutions without permission from the athletics director of the service academy. (Revised: 9/21/05)

13.15.2 Precollege Expenses/Preparatory School Assistance -- Waiver. The Management Council, by a twothirds majority of its members present and voting, may approve waivers of Bylaw 13.14, provided such waivers are limited to procedures involving preparation for entrance into one of the U.S. service academies. (Revised: 4/13/10) 13.15.2.1 Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies Exception. A nonprofit, outside organization representing the interests of an academy may collect contributions from alumni and other friends of the academy for the purpose of assisting candidates in obtaining a preparatory education, provided the following conditions are met: (Revised: 9/21/05, 4/13/10)

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(a) The foundation's arrangements with the preparatory school(s) shall provide that the foundation's contributions shall be turned over to the preparatory school for the school's administration without interference or dictation from the foundation or the academy; (b) The preparatory school shall have sole jurisdiction in determining the recipient of financial assistance and the terms and conditions of the award; (c) The foundation may recommend candidates to the preparatory school; athletics staff members of the academy may not; and (d) Such a foundation shall provide preparatory education assistance for prospective candidates who do not have specialized athletics abilities as well as those who do. The number of candidates with recognized ability assisted each year as the result of the foundation's program shall be in equal ratio to the number of student-athletes on the regular intercollegiate squads of the academy compared with the total enrollment of the academy.

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FIGURE 13-1 Division III Official and Unofficial Visit Chart* Unofficial Visit

Number of One per institution. Visits Permitted (See Bylaw 13.6.1.1)

Unlimited. (See Bylaw 13.7.1)

First Opportunity to Visit

January 1 of the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school. (See Bylaw 13.6.1.1.1)

Any time. (See Bylaw 13.7.1)

Permissible Length of Visit

Shall not exceed 48 hours. The 48 hour period begins at the time the prospective student-athlete arrives on campus. (See Bylaw 13.6.2)

No time limitations. (See Bylaw 13.7 generally)

Meals

Three on-campus meals per day for prospective student-athlete and individuals accompanying the prospective studentathlete. Dessert or after-meal snack also permitted. May provide meals while in transit to and from visit. (See Bylaw 13.6.5.6, 13.6.5.1.1 and 13.6.2.1)

One on-campus meal for prospective student-athlete only. (See Bylaw 13.7.2.1.1)

Lodging

On campus or at a local facility within a 30-mile radius of institution’s campus and comparable to normal student life. May provide a separate room for parents/ guardian and spouse or individual of comparable relationship. (See Bylaw 13.6.4 and 13.6.6))

None, unless housing is generally available to all visiting prospective students. (See Bylaw 13.7.2.1.2)

Entertainment

$40 per day to cover prospective studentathlete, prospective student-athlete’s parents/guardians, spouse or individual of comparable relationship and host. (See Bylaw 13.6.5.5)

None. (See Bylaw 13.7.2.1)

Complimentary Admissions to Home Athletics Event

Admissions for prospective student-athlete and individuals accompanying the prosepctive student-athlete. No special seating. (See Bylaw 13.6.5.2)

Admissions for prospective studentathlete and individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete. No reserving additional game tickets. No arranging of special parking. No special seating. (See Bylaw 13.7.2.1)

Transportation

Round-trip (e.g., airfare, mileage) cost for prospective student-athlete only (may include relatives or friends traveling in the same automobile). (See Bylaw 13.5.2)

To view off-campus practice and competition sites in the prospective student-athlete’s sport or other institutional facilities. Must be accompanied by institutional staff member. (See Bylaw 13.5.3)

*This chart summarizes what accommodations an institution may provide to a prospective student-athlete on an official or unofficial visit and the legislative references. It is not intended to replace the Division III recruiting legislation in Bylaw 13.

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RECRUITING

Official Visit

BYLAWS, ARTICLE 14

Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements. 14.01 General Principles. 14.01.1 Institutional Responsibility. An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student-athlete meets all applicable eligibility requirements and the institution has certified the student-athlete's eligibility. Violations of this bylaw in which the institution fails to certify the student-athlete's eligibility before allowing the student-athlete to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, such violations shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility, provided all the necessary information to certify the student-athlete's eligibility was available to the institution and the student-athlete would have been otherwise eligible for competition. (Revised: 10/22/07) 14.01.2 Academic Status. To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a studentathlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year degree program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full-time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9). (Revised: 1/10/05) 14.01.2.1 Good Academic Standing. To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. (Revised: 8/18/06) 14.01.2.2 Institutional Responsibility for Eligibility Certification. The president or chancellor is responsible for approving the procedures for certifying the eligibility of an institution's student-athletes under NCAA legislation. The president or chancellor may designate an individual on the institution's staff to administer proper certification of eligibility. Certification of eligibility must occur before allowing a student-athlete to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 14.01.1). (Revised: 10/3/05)

14.01.3 Compliance with Other NCAA and Conference Legislation. To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the constitution and bylaws of the Association and all rules and regulations of the institution. A student-athlete's violation of a conference rule does not affect the student-athlete's eligibility; however, the violation shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2. Specific attention is called to legislation affecting eligibility in the following areas. (Revised: 1/4/07) 14.01.3.1 Amateurism. A student-athlete shall not be eligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if the individual takes or has taken pay, or has accepted the promise of pay in any form, for participation in that sport, or if the individual has violated any of the other regulations related to amateurism set forth in Bylaw 12. 14.01.3.2 Awards, Benefits and Expenses. Receipt by a student-athlete of nonpermissible awards, extra benefits, or excessive or improper expenses not authorized by NCAA legislation violates the Association's amateurism principle and renders the student-athlete ineligible for athletics participation in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received (see Bylaw 16). 14.01.3.3 Ethical Conduct. A prospective or enrolled student-athlete who is found to have engaged in unethical conduct (see Bylaw 10.1) shall be ineligible for intercollegiate competition in all sports. Unethical conduct consists of, but is not limited to: (Revised: 1/10/90) (a) Fraudulence in connection with entrance or placement examinations; (b) Engaging in any athletics competition under an assumed name or with intent otherwise to deceive; (c) Dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations; or

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(d) Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual's institution false or misleading information concerning the student's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of NCAA regulations [see Bylaw 10.1(d)]. (Revised: 1/10/90) 14.01.3.4 Financial Aid. A student-athlete who receives financial assistance other than that authorized by the Association shall not be eligible for intercollegiate athletics competition (see Bylaw 15). 14.01.3.5 Recruitment. Solicitation of a student-athlete's enrollment by the certifying institution or any representative of its athletics interests in violation of the Association's legislation shall render the student-athlete ineligible to represent that institution in intercollegiate athletics. A student-athlete is responsible during their recruitment for involvement in a violation of NCAA regulations, and the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement may restore the eligibility of a student involved in such violation only when circumstances clearly warrant restoration. The eligibility of a student-athlete involved in a major violation shall not be restored other than through an exception authorized by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement in a unique case on the basis of specifically stated reasons (see Bylaw 13). (Revised: 4/20/21)

14.02 Definitions and Applications. 14.02.1 Branch School. A branch school is an educational institution that usually offers two years of college work, does not award degrees independently, and is wholly controlled and operated by a four-year, degree-granting parent institution. 14.02.2 Collegiate Institution. A collegiate institution (for purposes of NCAA legislation) is an institution of higher education that: (a) Is accredited at the college level by an agency or association recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education and legally authorized to offer at least a one-year program of study creditable toward a degree; or (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/13/03) (b) Conducts an intercollegiate athletics program, even though the institution is not accredited at the college level and authorized to offer at least a one-year program of study creditable toward a degree; or (Revised: 1/13/03) (c) Is located in a foreign country. 14.02.3 Education-Impacting Disability. An education-impacting disability is a current impairment that has a substantial educational impact on a student's academic performance. (Adopted: 10/20/08) 14.02.4 Exception. An exception is the granting of relief from the application of a specific regulation (e.g., the residence requirement for a transfer student to become eligible for competition). Formal approval by the Management Council or an NCAA committee is not required. The action granting the exception may be taken solely by the certifying institution, based on evidence that the conditions on which the exception is authorized have been met (see Bylaw 14.02.12, for definition of "waiver"). 14.02.5 Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Progress. The phrases "good academic standing" and "satisfactory progress" are to be interpreted at each member institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). 14.02.6 Intercollegiate Competition. Intercollegiate competition is considered to have occurred when a student-athlete in either a two-year or a four-year collegiate institution does any of the following: (Revised: 1/10/95, 4/29/04) (a) Competes while representing the institution in any contest against outside competition, regardless of how the competition is classified (e.g., scrimmage, exhibition or joint practice session with another institution's team) or whether the student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies; (Revised: 1/10/91, 4/29/04) (b) Competes in the uniform of the institution or, during the academic year, uses any apparel (excluding apparel no longer used by the institution) or equipment received from the institution that includes institutional identification (see Bylaw 16.11.1.9 for regulations governing the use of equipment during the summer); or (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94) (c) Competes and receives expenses (e.g., transportation, meals, room or entry fees) from the institution for the competition. 14.02.6.1 Exempted Events. Participation in events listed in Bylaws 16.8.1.3-(a) and (b) are exempted from the application of this legislation. (Revised: 1/10/92) 14.02.6.2 Club Team. Participation on either a two-year or a four-year collegiate institution's club team is exempted from the application of this legislation, provided the institution does not sponsor the sport on the varsity intercollegiate level. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 5/14/09)

14.02.7 National Team. A national team is one selected, organized and sponsored by the appropriate national governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (or, for student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation, or for student-athletes competing in a non-Olympic or Paralympic sport, the equivalent 9/14/22

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organization of that sport). The selection for such a team shall be made on a national qualification basis, either through a defined selective process or by actual tryouts, publicly announced in advance. In addition, the international competition in question shall require that the entrants officially represent their respective nations, although it is not necessary to require team scoring by nation. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

14.02.8 Outside Competition. Outside competition is competition against any other athletics outside team (including an alumni team) or individual that does not represent the intercollegiate athletics program of the same institution. 14.02.9 Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics. Participation in intercollegiate athletics occurs when a studentathlete either practices in a sport (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) or competes in a sport, as defined in Bylaw 14.02.6. Eligibility rules for competition may differ from those for practice. 14.02.10 Residence. Residence is enrollment in a full-time academic program (as defined by the institution) at a collegiate institution during a regular term of an academic year. A summer term may not be used to satisfy an academic term or year of residence. Any student-athlete admitted after the 12th class day may not use that semester or quarter for the purpose of satisfying an academic term or year of residence. (Revised: 5/7/10) 14.02.10.1 Academic Year of Residence. To satisfy an academic year of residence, a student shall: (Adopted: 5/7/10) (a) Be enrolled in and complete a minimum full-time program of studies for two full semesters or three full quarters; or (b) Be enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies for two semesters or three quarters and pass a number of hours (including hours earned at the certifying institution during a summer term) that is at least equal to the sum total of the minimum load of each of the required terms. (Revised: 5/22/13)

14.02.11 Transfer Student. A transfer student-athlete is an individual who meets any one of the conditions set forth in Bylaw 14.5.2. 14.02.12 Waiver. A waiver is an action exempting an individual or institution from the application of a specific regulation. A waiver requires formal approval (e.g., by the Management Council, an NCAA committee or a conference, as specified in the legislation) based on evidence of compliance with the specified conditions or criteria under which the waiver is authorized (see Bylaw 14.02.4, for definition of "exception").

14.1 General Eligibility Requirements. 14.1.1 Postseason and Regular-Season Competition. To be eligible for regular-season competition and NCAA championships, the student-athlete shall meet all applicable NCAA and Division III eligibility requirements. 14.1.1.1 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. A student-athlete who is found to have used a substance on the list of banned drugs, as set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3.1, shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regularseason competition in accordance with the ineligibility provisions in Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1. (Adopted: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90)

14.1.2 Validity of Academic Credentials. As a condition and obligation of membership, an institution is responsible for determining the validity of a student-athlete's academic record . (Revised: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 14.1.2.1 Academic Misconduct - Pre-Enrollment A prospective student-athlete, student-athlete, current or former institutional staff member (see bylaw 14.10.1), or a representative of an institution’s athletics interest shall not: (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (a) Arrange for a false or inaccurate academic record (e.g., courses, grades, credits, transcripts and test scores) for a prospective student-athlete; or (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (b) Provide false, inaccurate or incomplete information to the NCAA or institution regarding a prospective studentathlete's academic record. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18)

14.1.3 Student-Athlete Statement. 14.1.3.1 Content and Purpose. Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a studentathlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the Management Council in which the student-athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the Association's governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete's ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. Violations of this bylaw do not affect a student-athlete's eligibility if the violation occurred due to an institutional administrative error or oversight, and the student-athlete subsequently signs the form; however, the violation shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2. [D] (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, 1/14/97, 2/19/97, 12/5/14)

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14.1.3.2 Administration. The following procedures shall be used in administering the statement: (Revised: 8/4/89, 12/5/06, 4/13/10) (a) The statement shall be administered individually to each student-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee before the student's participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year; (b) The athletics director and head coach in the sport in which the student-athlete participates shall sign each statement as required by the prescribed form; (c) The athletics director and head coach in the sport shall sign the affirmation of eligibility form; and (Revised: 4/11/06, 8/3/06) (d) The statement shall be kept on file by the athletics director and shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the NCAA. 14.1.3.3 Institutional Responsibility -- Notification of Positive Test. The institution shall promptly notify in writing the NCAA vice president for student-athlete affairs regarding a student-athlete's disclosure of a previous positive test for banned substances administered by any other athletics organization. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)

14.1.4 Drug-Testing Consent Form. 14.1.4.1 Content and Purpose. Each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a form prescribed by the Management Council in which the student consents to be tested for the use of drugs prohibited by NCAA legislation. Failure to complete and sign the consent form before competition shall result in the student-athlete's ineligibility for participation (i.e., practice and competition) in all intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97, 4/13/10) 14.1.4.2 Administration. The following procedures shall be used in administering the form (see Bylaw 20.8.4.6): (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 4/13/10) (a) The consent form shall be administered individually to each student-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee each academic year; (b) The athletics director or the athletics director's designee shall disseminate the list of banned drug classes to all studentathletes and educate them about products that might contain banned drugs. All student-athletes are to be notified that the list may change during the academic year, that updates may be found on the NCAA website (i.e., www.ncaa.org) and informed of the appropriate athletics department procedures for disseminating updates to the list; and (c) The consent forms shall be kept on file by the athletics director and shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the NCAA. [D] (Revised: 12/5/14) 14.1.4.3 Effect of Violation. A violation of Bylaw 14.1.4 or its subsections shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, the student-athlete's eligibility shall not be affected provided the student-athlete signs the consent form. (Adopted: 4/13/10)

14.1.5 International Student-Athlete Form. 14.1.5.1 Eligibility Form. The eligibility of an international student-athlete shall be certified on a form approved by the Management Council and must be completed before practice or competition. The completed form shall be maintained on file at the institution with other eligibility documents and shall be available for examination upon request by the NCAA staff, and, if the institution is a member of a conference, an authorized conference representative. [D] (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95 for those student-athletes first entering an NCAA institution on or after 8/1/95, Revised: 1/10/05)

14.1.6 Student-Athlete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Authorization/ Buckley Amendment Consent Form -- Disclosure of Protected Health Information. 14.1.6.1 Content and Purpose. Each academic year, a student-athlete may voluntarily sign a statement in a form prescribed by Management Council in which the student-athlete authorizes/consents to the institution's physicians, athletic trainers and health care personnel to disclose the student-athlete's injury/illness and participation information associated with the student-athlete's training and participation in intercollegiate athletics to the NCAA and to its Injury Surveillance System (ISS), agents and employees for the purpose of conducting research into the reduction of athletics injuries. The authorization/consent by the student-athlete is voluntary and is not required for the student-athlete to be eligible to participate. [D] (Revised: 7/22/03 effective 8/1/04) 14.1.6.2 Administration. The following procedures shall be used in administering the form: [D] (Adopted: 4/15/03 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/13/10) (a) The authorization/consent form shall be administered individually to each student-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee before the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics each academic year; 9/14/22

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(b) Signing the authorization/consent shall be voluntary and is not required by the student-athlete's institution for medical treatment, payment for treatment, enrollment in a health plan or for any benefits (if applicable) and is not required for the student-athlete to be eligible to participate; and (c) Any signed authorization/consent forms shall be kept on file by the athletics director.

14.1.7 Admission and Enrollment. 14.1.7.1 Admission. A student-athlete shall not represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student has been admitted as a regularly enrolled student to a program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree in accordance with the regular, published entrance or admissions policies of that institution. (Revised: 5/2/06, 4/19/16)

14.1.8 Full-Time Enrollment. 14.1.8.1 Requirement for Practice or Competition. To be eligible for practice or competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the institution. For purposes of this bylaw and its subsections, to be eligible for competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in not less than 12-semester or quarter hours, regardless of the institution's definition of minimum full-time program of studies. For practice only, a violation of this bylaw shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, it shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. [D] (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/11/00, 1/10/05, 10/20/09, 12/5/14, 7/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.1.8.1.1 Drop/Add Course. A student-athlete no longer shall be considered enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies (after dropping a course that places the student below full-time status) when the dropped course becomes official in accordance with procedures determined by the institution for all students. A student-athlete who is adding a course to reach full-time status shall become eligible for practice and competition once the course has been approved by the appropriate department head (or designated representative) and submitted to the registrar. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 10/18/04, 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.2 Withdrawal or Dismissal. A student-athlete who withdraws or is dismissed from an institution is considered to be a prospective student-athlete eligible for recruitment by other NCAA member institutions and may not continue to practice with the original institution's team. (Adopted: 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.3 Concurrent Courses at Two Institutions. Courses taken concurrently at a second institution may be counted toward meeting the minimum full-time enrollment requirement, provided; (Adopted: 10/20/09) (a) The certifying institution officially recognizes the student's combined hours as full-time enrollment; and (b) Courses taken at the second institution will be included on the student's transcript at the institution from which the student is seeking the degree. 14.1.8.1.4 Cooperative Educational Exchange Program. A student-athlete may represent the certifying institution in intercollegiate athletics even though at the time of competition the student is enrolled in another institution in a cooperative educational exchange program, provided: (Adopted: 10/20/09) (a) The certifying institution considers the student to be regularly enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies; and (b) All work is placed on the student's transcript and accepted toward their undergraduate degree at the certifying institution. (Revised: 4/20/21) 14.1.8.1.5 Extension Courses. A student-athlete may use a combination of hours taken in residence during a regular term and extension courses taken from the certifying institution during that term to meet the minimum fulltime enrollment requirement, provided the institution considers enrollment in such extension courses as regular course enrollment for all students during the term time. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.6 Alternative Coursework. Enrollment in nontraditional coursework (e.g., distance-learning, correspondence, extension, internet/virtual courses) may be counted to satisfy the full-time enrollment requirements for practice or competition in a manner that is consistent with established institutional policy used to determine the full-time enrollment status for all students. (Adopted: 4/21/21) 14.1.8.1.7 Exceptions. 14.1.8.1.7.1 Final Semester/Quarter -- Practice or Competition. A student-athlete may practice or compete while enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies, provided the student is enrolled in the final semester or quarter of the baccalaureate or graduate program or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and the institution certifies that the student is carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete 9/14/22

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degree, minor or certificate requirements. To qualify for this exception, a minor or undergraduate certificate program must be officially designated (pursuant to institutional policy) by the student-athlete before the conclusion of the institution's first day of classes for the applicable term. For a student-athlete who competes while eligible pursuant to this exception, the student-athlete shall forfeit eligibility in all sports, unless the student completes all degree, minor or certificate requirements during that semester or quarter and is eligible to receive the baccalaureate or graduate diploma on the institution's next degree-granting date. (Adopted: 4/8/16, Revised: 7/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.1.8.1.7.1.1 Final Term Before Experiential Learning Requirement. A student-athlete may practice or compete while enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies in the final semester or quarter of the student's baccalaureate degree program before participating in an experiential learning requirement (e.g., student teaching, internship, clinical, capstone project) in the following term, provided the student-athlete is carrying (for credit) all courses necessary to complete degree requirements as determined by the faculty of the institution, other than the experiential learning requirement. For a student-athlete who competes while eligible pursuant to this exception, the student-athlete shall forfeit eligibility in all sports, unless the student completes all other degree requirements during that semester or quarter and participates in the experiential learning requirement no later than the next regular academic term. A student-athlete who uses this exception is not permitted to use the final semester/quarter exception the following semester or quarter (see bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.4, for eligibility when enrolled in an experiential learning requirement). (Adopted: 1/26/19 effective 8/1/19) 14.1.8.1.7.2 Enrolled in Graduate Program -- Practice or Competition. A student-athlete may practice or compete while enrolled in a full-time graduate program as defined by the institution for all graduate students, except as permitted in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1 (see Bylaw 14.1.9). (Adopted: 4/8/16) 14.1.8.1.7.3 First Five Days of Classes -- Practice. A student-athlete may practice, but not compete, during the institution's first five days of classes, if the student-athlete is enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies, provided the student-athlete is otherwise eligible under all institutional, conference and NCAA requirements. (Adopted: 4/8/16) 14.1.8.1.7.4 Cooperative Educational Work Experience Program -- Practice or Competition. A student may represent the certifying institution in intercollegiate athletics while they are enrolled in a cooperative educational program (e.g., co-op, internship, practicum, student-teaching) offered by the institution that is a part of the student's academic program, provided the student is considered to be enrolled in a full-time program of studies, regardless of the credit value of the program. (Adopted: 4/8/16, Revised: 4/21/21) 14.1.8.1.7.5 Before Initial Enrollment -- Practice or Competition. A student-athlete may practice or compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided the student: (Adopted: 10/20/09) (a) Has been accepted by the institution for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies at the time of the individual's initial participation; (b) Is no longer enrolled in the previous educational institution; and (c) Is eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. 14.1.8.1.7.6 Eligibility Between Terms -- Practice or Competition. To be eligible for competition or practice that takes place between terms, the student-athlete shall: (Adopted: 10/20/09) (a) Have been registered for the required minimum full-time load (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1) at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, if the student is continuing enrollment; or (b) Be accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately after the date of competition if the student is either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5). (Revised: 1/11/89) 14.1.8.1.7.7 Eligibility After Completion of Degree Requirements. A student-athlete who was eligible during the term in which degree work was completed may continue to practice and compete (through the conclusion of the season) after the final day of that term, only if: (a) A postseason event (e.g., NCAA championship, NAIA championship, NCCAA championship) in the studentathlete's sport begins within 60 days after the end of the term in which the student-athlete completes degree requirements;

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(b) The student-athlete completed their degree requirements in fewer than four consecutive years from their initial collegiate enrollment and has been charged with a season of participation for that year prior to the completion of degree requirements; or (Revised: 5/18/17, 4/21/21) (c) The student-athlete is continuing enrollment pursuant to Bylaw 14.1.9 (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6). 14.1.8.1.8 Waivers of the Full-Time Enrollment Requirement for Practice or Competition. Waivers may be granted for the following: (Adopted: 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.8.1 Nontraditional Academic Calendars or Nonrequired Cooperative Education Programs -- 12-Hour Requirement Only. The Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council to act for it, may waive the 12-hour requirement for a student-athlete enrolled in an institution that determines enrollment hours on a basis other than traditional semester or quarter hours or that conducts a nonrequired cooperative educational work experience program if it is determined that at the time of competition the student-athlete is enrolled in a comparable minimum academic load. (Revised: 4/11/06, 10/20/09, 7/26/11) 14.1.8.1.8.2 Student-Athlete with Education-Impacting Disabilities -- 12-Hour Requirement Only. The Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council to act for it, may waive the 12-hour requirement for a student-athlete when objective evidence demonstrates that an institution defines fulltime enrollment for that student-athlete to be fewer than 12 hours to accommodate for the student's educationimpacting disability. (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 4/11/06, 10/20/08, 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.8.3 Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games, World University Championships or World Youth Championships -- Practice or Competition. The Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council to act for it, may waive the minimum full-time enrollment requirement for any participant in the junior or elite levels of the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games, World University Championships or World Youth Championships who, because of such participation, may lose eligibility for practice and competition in any sport. (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 4/11/06, 10/20/08, 10/20/09, 10/17/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.1.8.1.8.4 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or National Governing Body -- Practice Only. A student with eligibility remaining who is not enrolled or who is enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies, or a former student-athlete, may participate on a regular basis in organized practice sessions, provided the following conditions are met: (Adopted: 1/9/96, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 10/20/09, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (a) The practice sessions take place at the institution(s) the individual previously attended as an undergraduate, or currently attends or previously attended as a graduate student, except that a former student-athlete who has graduated and has no eligibility remaining may participate in practice sessions at an institution other than the one they previously attended; (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 10/20/09, 7/26/11, 4/21/21) (b) For former student-athletes, the practice sessions involve an individual sport or rowing (for student-athletes with eligibility remaining, the practice session may include any sport); (c) The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing body in the sport has recommended the individual's participation; and (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (d) In the case of a student-athlete with NCAA eligibility remaining in the sport, such participation occurs only during the academic year immediately before the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.1.8.1.8.4.1 Administration. This waiver shall be approved by the conference members of the Association or, in the case of independent institutions, by the Management Council. A member institution shall submit a waiver request that includes documentation that demonstrates that the conditions of Bylaw 14.1.8.1.8.4 have been met for each individual who wishes to participate in the institution's practice sessions. (Adopted: 1/9/96, Revised: 4/11/06, 10/20/09) 14.1.8.1.8.5 All Other Full-Time Enrollment Waivers -- Practice and Competition. Unless specified otherwise, the Management Council or a committee designated by the Management Council to act for it, may waive the full-time enrollment requirement for practice and competition, including the 12-hour minimum enrollment requirement for competition. (Adopted: 4/11/06)

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14.1.9 Graduate Student/Postbaccalaureate Participation. A student who has graduated from an NCAA Division III institution may participate as a graduate or postbaccalaureate student at the Division III institution they most recently attended as an undergraduate or another Division III institution, provided: (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/16/93 effective 8/1/93, 7/22/08, 10/20/09, 1/20/18, 4/20/21) (a) The student is enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or graduate degree; (b) The student has eligibility remaining; and (c) The student's participation occurs within the applicable 10-semester/15-quarter period set forth in Bylaw 14.2. 14.1.9.1 International Student Exception. The remaining eligibility of a student who has received a foreign postsecondary degree that is identified as a "baccalaureate" but is not equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate and who is entering an undergraduate program must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Management Council and the International Student Records Committee. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 4/23/09)

14.1.10 Change in Eligibility Status. If a student-athlete's academic eligibility changes at the end of a quarter or semester, the student-athlete shall become eligible or ineligible to compete on the date their eligibility officially is certified by the appropriate institutional authority. In a case in which the student becomes eligible at the end of the term, the earliest date on which the student can become eligible to compete is the day after the date of the last scheduled examination listed in the institution's official calendar for the term that is ending. In a case in which the student becomes ineligible, the ineligibility shall become effective not later than the first day of classes of the following semester or quarter. In any case, if the student-athlete is academically eligible to compete at the time of the student-athlete's or the institution's first participation in an NCAA championship, they shall remain eligible for the remainder of the championship. (Revised: 4/20/21) 14.1.11 Male Practice Player Eligibility. A male student who practices with a women's team is considered to be a student-athlete in that women's sport. The male student-athlete must be certified as eligible under all applicable NCAA eligibility requirements to participate (e.g., the individual must be enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies, sign a student-athlete statement and drug-testing consent form and have eligibility remaining under the 10-semester rule). The male student-athlete is subject to all other NCAA legislated restrictions. See Bylaw 14.2.4.8 for use of a season of participation and Bylaw 16.8.1.4 for benefits that a male practice player may receive. (Adopted: 10/17/06, Revised: 4/17/07, 7/24/07) 14.1.11.1 Limitations on the Involvement of Male Practice Players -- Team Sports. The use of male practice players in a women's team sport is subject to the following limitations: (Adopted: 1/14/08 effective 8/1/08) (a) Male practice players shall only be permitted to practice in the traditional segment in the women's sport; (b) The involvement of male practice players is limited to one practice per week; and (c) The number of male practice players who are involved during any particular practice shall not exceed half the number of student-athletes of a typical starting unit in that sport. Any computation of half of the starting unit that results in a fractional portion of a player shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

14.1.12 Recognized Foreign Exchange/Study Abroad Program. A student-athlete who participates in a formal and established educational foreign exchange or study abroad program recognized by the certifying institution’s academic authorities shall not be considered a transfer student-athlete upon return to the certifying institution. A student-athlete who also participates (practices or competes) in athletics while participating in the recognized study abroad program does not use a season of participation nor is considered to have engaged in impermissible outside competition. All amateurism regulations still apply. (Adopted: 1/19/13)

14.2 Seasons of Participation: 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule. A student-athlete shall not engage in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation in any one sport (see Bylaw 14.2.4.1). (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04)

14.2.1 Collegiate Enrollment Concurrent with Service Assignment. Any time in which a student-athlete is enrolled for a minimum full-time program of studies as a regular student in a collegiate institution while simultaneously on active duty in the U.S. military, on an official religious mission or with a recognized foreign aid service of the U.S. government shall count against the 10 semesters/15 quarters in which the four seasons of participation must be completed. (Revised: 5/7/10) 14.2.2 Ten-Semester/15-Quarter Rule. A student-athlete shall complete their seasons of participation during the first 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which the student is enrolled in a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, as determined by the regulations of that institution. For an institution that conducts registration other than on a traditional semester or quarter basis, the Management Council shall determine an equivalent enrollment period. (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/20/21)

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14.2.2.1 Use of Semester or Quarter. A student-athlete is considered to have used a semester or quarter under this rule when the student attends any class while officially registered in a collegiate institution (domestic or foreign) in a regular term of an academic year for a minimum full-time program of studies, as determined by the institution, even if the studentathlete drops to part-time status at any time during the term, including their first day of attendance (see Bylaw 14.2.3). (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/20/21) 14.2.2.2 Fraction of 10 Semesters/15 Quarters Remaining. A student-athlete whose combination of semesters and quarters of previous enrollment leaves them with any fraction of the 10th semester or 15th quarter of eligibility at the beginning of their final semester or quarter may remain eligible for the entire semester or quarter. (Adopted: 4/11/11, Revised: 4/20/21) 14.2.2.3 Pregnancy Exception. A member institution may approve a two-semester or three-quarter extension of this 10-semester/15-quarter period of eligibility for a student-athlete for reasons of pregnancy. (Revised: 4/20/21) 14.2.2.4 Ten-Semester/15-Quarter Rule Waiver. The Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, by a twothirds majority of its members present and voting, may approve waivers to the 10-semester/15-quarter rule as it deems appropriate. (Revised: 4/13/10) 14.2.2.4.1 Waiver Criteria. A waiver of the 10-semester/15-quarter period of eligibility is designed to provide a student-athlete with the opportunity to engage in four seasons of intercollegiate participation within a 10-semester/15quarter period. This waiver may be granted, based upon objective evidence, for reasons that are beyond the control of the student-athlete and the institution, which deprive the student-athlete of the opportunity to participate for more than one season in their sport within the 10-semester/15-quarter period. The Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement reserves the right to review requests that do not meet the more-than-one-season criteria detailed in this bylaw for extraordinary circumstances or extreme hardship. (Revised: 4/17/91, 1/11/94, 8/10/94, 10/12/95, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/13/10, 4/20/21) 14.2.2.4.1.1 Circumstances Beyond Control. Circumstances considered to be beyond the control of the student-athlete or the institution and do not cause a participation opportunity to be used shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (Adopted: 8/10/94, Revised: 10/12/95) (a) Situations clearly supported by contemporaneous medical documentation, which states that a student-athlete is unable to participate in intercollegiate competition as a result of incapacitating physical or mental circumstances; (b) The student-athlete is unable to participate in intercollegiate athletics as a result of a life-threatening or incapacitating injury or illness suffered by a member of the student-athlete's immediate family, which clearly is supported by contemporaneous medical documentation; (Revised: 1/9/06) (c) Reliance by the student-athlete on written, contemporaneous, clearly erroneous academic advice provided to the student-athlete from a specific academic authority from a collegiate institution regarding the academic status of the student-athlete or prospective student-athlete, which directly leads to that individual not being eligible to participate and, but for the clearly erroneous advice, the student-athlete would have established eligibility for intercollegiate competition; (Revised: 10/9/96 effective 8/1/97) (d) Natural disaster (e.g., earthquakes, floods); and (e) Extreme financial difficulties as a result of a specific event (e.g., layoff, death in the family) experienced by the student-athlete or by an individual on whom the student-athlete is legally dependent, which prohibit the student-athlete from participating in intercollegiate athletics. 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(e) An inability to participate as a result of an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) or fulfilling a condition for restoration of eligibility; and (f) A student-athlete's lack of understanding regarding the specific starting date of their 10-semester/15-quarter period of eligibility. (Adopted: 10/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 4/20/21) 14.2.2.4.2 Practice While Waiver is Pending. A student-athlete, who has exhausted their 10-semester/15-quarter period of eligibility, may practice, but not compete, provided the institution has filed a 10-semester/15-quarter extension waiver request with the NCAA national office. (Adopted: 7/21/09, Revised: 4/13/10, 4/20/21) 14.2.2.4.3 Use of Additional Terms. Any additional terms (semesters or quarters) provided as part of a 10semester/15-quarter rules waiver must be used by the student-athlete in consecutive regular academic terms at the certifying institution. (Adopted: 10/22/19)

14.2.3 Additional Applications of the 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule. 14.2.3.1 Athletics Competition. Even though a student is enrolled for less than a minimum full-time program of studies at a collegiate institution, a student shall use a semester or quarter under the 10-semester/15-quarter period of eligibility if the individual represents the institution in intercollegiate athletics. (Revised: 4/7/05) 14.2.3.2 Nonrecognized College. Enrollment in a postsecondary, noncollegiate institution (e.g., technical school, seminary or business college) in the United States that is not accredited at the college level by an agency or association recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education and legally authorized to offer at least a one-year program of study creditable toward a degree, constitutes enrollment in the application of the 10-semester/15-quarter rule only if: (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/13/03) (a) The student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies at such an institution that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program; or (b) The student, whether enrolled for a minimum full-time program of studies or not, represents the institution in intercollegiate athletics. 14.2.3.3 Joint College/High School Program. A student-athlete's eligibility under the 10-semester/15-quarter rule does not begin while a student is enrolled in a collegiate institution in a joint high school/college academic program for outstanding high school students, in which the courses count as both high school graduation credit and college credit, provided the student has not officially graduated from high school and does not participate in intercollegiate athletics while enrolled in the joint program. (Revised: 1/14/02) 14.2.3.4 Vocational Program. A student-athlete's eligibility under the 10-semester/15-quarter rule does not begin while the student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies as a part of a special vocational program that combines enrollment in regular college courses and participation in vocational training courses, provided the student is not considered to be regularly matriculated by the institution, does not go through the customary registration and testing procedures required of all regular entering students and is not eligible for the institution's extracurricular activities, including athletics.

14.2.4 Criteria for Determining Season of Eligibility. 14.2.4.1 Minimum Amount of Participation. A season of intercollegiate participation shall be counted in the studentathlete's sport when a student-athlete participates (practices or competes) during or after the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation of that academic year at that institution or when the studentathlete engages in intercollegiate competition during the nontraditional segment in that sport. This provision is applicable to intercollegiate athletics participation (practice or competition) conducted by a Division III collegiate institution at the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team level. (See Bylaw 14.1.12, for student-athletes participating in a recognized foreign exchange/study abroad program). (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/8/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 9/21/05, 11/16/05, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07 for participation occurring on or after 8/1/07, 10/15/08, 1/19/13) 14.2.4.1.1 Exceptions. A season of participation shall not be counted: (a) During the traditional segment when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted before the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation of that academic year at that institution; (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, Revised: 1/10/05, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07 for participation occurring on or after 8/1/07) (b) During the traditional segment when a student-athlete participates in an alumni contest conducted before the first regular-season contest following the student-athlete's initial participation of that academic year at that institution; and (Revised: 12/20/12, Adopted: 1/16/13)

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(c) In baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball, when a student-athlete participates (practices or competes) during the nontraditional segment. (Adopted: 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, Revised: 1/16/10 effective for participation occurring on or after 8/1/05) 14.2.4.1.2 Exception -- Pending Subcommittee for Legislative Relief Waiver. A student-athlete who is eligible for practice may practice, but not compete, after the first contest or date of competition without using a season of participation while a Subcommittee for Legislative Relief waiver is pending. To be eligible for this exception, the institution must have received official notification that the national office has received the institution's completed waiver application and all relevant supporting documentation. If the waiver request is denied, the student-athlete must cease practicing immediately on notification to the institution of the decision or the student-athlete shall be charged with the use of a season of participation. If the institution chooses to appeal a waiver denial, the student-athlete shall not resume practice until the institution receives official notification that any information required for appeal has been received. If the subcommittee denies the appeal, the student-athlete must cease practicing immediately upon notification to the institution of the decision or the student-athlete shall be charged with the use of a season of participation. (Adopted: 8/28/08, Revised: 7/19/16) 14.2.4.1.3 Student Managers and Student Coaches. A season of participation shall be counted when a student manager or student coach participates as a team member in practice or other physical activities during the time frame set forth in Bylaw 14.2.4.1. A student coach or student manager's role should be limited to performing traditional coaching or managerial duties. (Adopted: 7/21/09) 14.2.4.1.4 Transfer from a Non-Division III Institution. The season of participation standard does not apply to a transfer student-athlete's previous participation at a non-Division III institution. A transfer student-athlete is subject to the legislation that applied to the previous institution during the term(s) of participation. (Adopted: 5/18/17) 14.2.4.2 Track and Field and Cross Country. For the purposes of determining a season of intercollegiate participation, cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field shall be considered separate sports. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) 14.2.4.2.1 Participation on Triathlon Team. Participation in triathlon shall not use a season of participation in cross country, swimming or track and field. (Adopted: 4/15/14) 14.2.4.3 Volleyball and Beach Volleyball. For the purposes of determining a season of intercollegiate participation, volleyball and beach volleyball shall be considered separate sports. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15) 14.2.4.4 Participation in Organized Competition Before Initial Collegiate Enrollment. An individual who does not enroll in a collegiate institution as a full-time student in the regular academic year term that begins immediately after a one-year period (the next opportunity to enroll after the one calendar year period has elapsed) following their high school graduation date (or the international equivalent as specified in the NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility) shall use a season of intercollegiate participation for each consecutive 12-month period after the one-year time period and before the initial collegiate enrollment in which the individual participates in activities that meet the criteria set forth in Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2. (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 1/15/14, 4/20/21) 14.2.4.4.1 Academic Year of Residence. An individual who uses a season(s) of participation in a particular sport, per Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2, shall fulfill an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) before being eligible to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition in that sport. (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/12/04) 14.2.4.4.2 Activities Constituting Use of Season. An individual shall use a season of participation per Bylaw 14.2.4.4 if the individual engages in activities that meet any of the following criteria: (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (a) Any team competition or training in which pay in any form is provided to any of the participants above actual and necessary expenses; (b) Any individual competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form based on their place finish or any competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form above actual and necessary expenses; (Revised: 4/20/21) (c) Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract with a professional team for athletics participation or entering a professional draft; or (Revised: 2/16/18 effective 2/9/18) (d) Any competition funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interests that is not open to all participants. 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14.2.4.4.2.1 Competition Exceptions. A maximum one-time, one-year exception for participation in the following activities: (a) Preparatory School Exception. Participation in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school shall be exempted; and (b) Athletics Activity Exception. (1) Official Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games (Universiade), World University Championships, Olympic and Paralympic training, tryouts and competition; (Revised: 10/17/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (2) Officially recognized training and competition directly qualifying participants for final Olympic and Paralympic tryouts; or (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (3) Official tryouts and competition involving national teams sponsored by the appropriate national governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (or for student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation, or for student-athletes competing in a nonOlympic or Paralympic sport, the equivalent organization of that sport). (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.2.4.4.2.2 Service Exceptions. Participation in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized foreign aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term is exempt from the application of Bylaw 14.2.4.4. (Adopted: 10/20/20) 14.2.4.4.3 Major Junior Ice Hockey. An individual who participates on a Major Junior ice hockey team shall use a season of intercollegiate participation for each calendar year or sport season in which the individual participates, regardless of when such participation occurs (including participation during high school enrollment). The individual must also fulfill an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) before being eligible to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition in the sport of ice hockey. (Adopted: 4/21/09, Revised: 7/15/11) 14.2.4.4.4 Volleyball and Beach Volleyball. Volleyball and beach volleyball are considered the same sport for the purposes of Bylaw 14.2.4.4. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15) 14.2.4.5 Intercollegiate Participation. A student-athlete is considered to have engaged in a season of intercollegiate participation when they compete in an athletics event involving any one of the conditions characterizing intercollegiate participation (per Bylaw 14.02.6 and 14.2.4.1). (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/20/21) 14.2.4.6 International Competition/Summers. Competition by a student-athlete representing an institution in international competition during the summer-vacation period shall not affect the student-athlete's seasons of participation, provided the competition has been certified by the institution per Bylaw 17.31.1 or sanctioned by the Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, and the request for Management Council sanction has been made by the institution at least 30 days before the competition. (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 14.2.4.7 Foreign-Tour Competition. A student-athlete who did not participate during the institution's season just completed and who represents the institution in a certified foreign tour after that intercollegiate season and before the start of the next academic year shall not be charged with a season of participation for the preceding season. (Revised: 1/9/06) 14.2.4.8 Male Practice Player. A male student who practices with a women's team in a sport that is also sponsored as a men's sport by the NCAA or is considered the same sport under amateurism regulations, is charged with a season of participation in the men's sport. If a male student practices with a women's team in a sport that has no equivalent men's sponsored sport, the male student is charged with a season of participation in the women's sport. (Adopted: 4/11/06)

14.2.5 Hardship Waiver. A student-athlete may be granted an additional year of participation (per Bylaw 14.2.4) by the conference or the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for reasons of "hardship." Hardship is defined as an incapacity resulting from a season-ending injury or illness that has occurred under all of the following conditions: (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 8/23/07) (a) The season-ending injury or illness occurs before the completion of the first half of the traditional playing season in that sport for the season being waived and results in incapacity to compete for the remainder of the traditional playing season. The first half of the traditional playing season is measured by the maximum contest or date of competition (whichever is applicable to that sport) limitation in each sport as set forth in Bylaw 17 plus one contest or date of competition (Excluding exempted scrimmages, exhibitions and/or joint practices). For cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field, see

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Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1; and (Revised: 1/10/05 for any competition occurring on or after 8/1/04, 1/9/06, 8/23/07, 1/16/10 effective for injuries or illnesses that occur before 8/1/10, 4/13/10, 7/24/19) (b) The season-ending injury or illness occurs when the student-athlete has not competed in more contests or dates of competition than a number equivalent to one-third of the standard denominator, where the standard denominator is determined by the maximum number of contests or dates of competition plus one contest or date of competition (see Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1). For cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field, see Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1. Only competition (excluding exempted scrimmages, exhibition contests and/or joint practices ) against outside participants during the traditional playing season, or, if so designated, during the official NCAA championship playing season in that sport (e.g., spring baseball, fall soccer), shall be countable under this limitation in calculating the number of contests or dates of competition in which the student-athlete has competed. [See Figure 14-1] (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/10/05 for any competition occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/7/05, 1/9/06, 8/23/07, 1/16/10 effective for injuries or illnesses that occur before 8/1/10, 4/13/10, 10/18/16, 7/24/19) 14.2.5.1 Administration of Hardship Waiver. The hardship waiver shall be administered by the member conferences of the Association or, in the case of an independent member institution, by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. An institution may appeal a decision by its conference to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. (Revised: 1/12/04) 14.2.5.2 Criteria for Administration of Hardship Waiver. The following criteria are to be employed in the administration of the hardship waiver: (Revised: 12/5/06) 14.2.5.2.1 Nature of Injury/Illness. It is not necessary for the incapacitating, season-ending injury or illness to be the direct result of the student's participation in the institution's organized practice or game competition. (Revised: 8/23/07, 10/19/10) 14.2.5.2.2 Medical Documentation. Contemporaneous or other appropriate medical documentation from a physician (i.e., a medical doctor), who administered care at the time of the injury or illness, that establishes the studentathlete's inability to compete for the remainder of the traditional playing season as a result of that injury or illness shall be submitted with any hardship-waiver request. Chiropractic records do not constitute medical documentation for purposes of administering a hardship-waiver request. In cases involving a psychological or mental illness, such documentation may be provided by an individual who is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat the particular illness (e.g., psychiatrist, psychologist). (Adopted: 1/12/99, Revised: 1/9/04, 1/10/05, 8/23/07, 10/20/08, 10/20/09) 14.2.5.2.3 First-Half-of-Season Calculation. In determining if an injury or illness occurs in the first half of the traditional season, any computation that results in a fractional portion of a contest or date of competition shall be rounded up to the next whole number. The first contest or date of competition immediately following the rounded value is the first contest or date of competition in the second half of the season. (e.g., 50 percent of a sport with a standard denominator of 11 contests -- 5.5 contests -- shall be considered 6 contests and an injury or illness must have occurred prior to the start of the seventh contest). [See Figure 14-1] (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 10/19/21 Immediate, [For any incapacitating injury or illness, or other extenuating circumstance occurring on or after August 1, 2021], 11/11/21, 4/15/22) 14.2.5.2.4 Reinjury in Second Half of Season. A student-athlete who suffers an injury in the first half of the traditional season, enters competition during the second half of the traditional season and then is unable to participate further as a result of aggravating the original injury does not qualify for the hardship waiver. (Revised: 8/23/07) 14.2.5.2.5 Percent Calculation. The following requirements are to be met in determining the percent calculation under this waiver provision: (Note: The percent calculation requirements set forth in Bylaws 14.2.5 and 14.2.5.2.3 apply only to the waiver provisions of this section and do not apply to the maximum- and minimum-contests requirements in Bylaw 20.) 14.2.5.2.5.1 Denominator in Percent Computation. The denominator in the institution's percent calculation shall be based on the maximum contest or date of competition (whichever is applicable to that sport) limitation in each sport (as set forth in Bylaw 17) plus one contest or date of competition. For the sport of cross country, the denominator in the institution's percent calculation shall be based on the maximum dates of competition (as set forth in Bylaw 17) plus two dates of competition. For indoor and outdoor track and field, the denominator in the institution's percent calculation shall be nine for each sport. [See Figure 14-1] (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/98, 1/10/05 for any competition occurring on or after 8/1/04, 1/16/10 effective for injuries or illnesses that occur before 8/1/10, 4/13/10) 14.2.5.2.5.2 Fraction in Percent Computation. Any computation of the percent limitation that results in a fractional portion of a contest or date of competition shall be rounded to the next whole number (e.g., 33 percent 9/14/22

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of the standard basketball denominator of 26 -- 8.6 games -- shall be considered nine games). (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/23/11) 14.2.5.2.6 Foreign-Tour Competition. A student-athlete who qualifies for a hardship for the previous academic year would not use a season of participation if the student-athlete represents the institution on a certified foreign tour during the summer-vacation period at the conclusion of that academic year. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/9/06) 14.2.5.2.7 Transfer Student-Athletes. The hardship-waiver criteria for a transfer student-athlete who suffers an injury or illness while attending an NCAA Division I or Division II institution may be based on the rule that would be most favorable to the student-athlete (the rule applicable to the division in which the injury or illness occurred or the Division III rule). The application of a particular division's legislation must include all the applicable elements of that division's legislation, as opposed to selected elements of the legislation of each division. (Adopted: 4/11/11) 14.2.5.3 Eligibility for Practice. A student-athlete who meets the criteria for receipt of a hardship waiver may practice and/or participate in rehabilitative activities for the remainder of the season and still qualify for a hardship waiver. A student-athlete who competes in that sport during the remainder of the season shall use a season of participation, unless the competition meets an exception per Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1. (Adopted: 8/23/07, Revised: 10/20/09, 3/4/16)

14.2.6 Season-of-Participation Waiver -- Participation While Ineligible. In conjunction with a request for restoration of eligibility and any conditions imposed thereon per Bylaw 14.12, a student-athlete may be granted an additional season of participation by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement when they engaged in a limited amount of participation as a result of a good-faith, erroneous formal declaration of eligibility by the institution's appropriate certifying authority or a student-athlete's good-faith, erroneous reliance on a coaching staff member's decision to put the student-athlete into participation before the coaching staff member receiving a formal declaration of the student-athlete's eligibility from the institution's appropriate certifying authority. The participation must have occurred under all of the following conditions: (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/12/99, 1/13/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 4/20/21) (a) The participation occurred while the student-athlete was representing an NCAA member institution; (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (b) The participation occurred within 60 days of the date the student-athlete first reported for athletics participation; (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (c) The student-athlete did not participate in more than two events or 10 percent (whichever number is greater) of the institution's completed or scheduled (not exceeding the maximum limitations in each sport as set forth in Bylaw 17 as set before the first scheduled contest or date of competition) events in their sport. All competition (including a scrimmage) against outside participants shall be countable under this limitation in calculating both the number of events in which the student-athlete participated and the number of completed or scheduled events during that season (traditional and nontraditional) in the sport; (Revised: 1/10/05 for any competition occurring on or after 8/1/04, 1/9/06, 4/20/21) (d) The student-athlete was involved innocently and inadvertently in the erroneous determination or declaration of eligibility, which permitted the student-athlete to participate while ineligible; and (Revised: 1/12/99, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (e) In the case of a coaching staff member's erroneous decision, the student-athlete had reason to believe they would be eligible to participate, and the student-athlete did not contribute to the coaching staff member's erroneous decision to allow the student-athlete to participate. (Adopted: 1/12/99, Revised: 4/20/21) 14.2.6.1 Percent Calculation. The requirements specified in Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5 shall apply to the 10-percent calculation specified in this waiver. (Adopted: 1/16/93)

14.2.7 Season-of-Participation Waiver -- Participation While Eligible. A student-athlete may be granted an additional season of participation by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement when, due to extenuating circumstances (per Bylaw 14.2.7.1.2), the student-athlete, while eligible, engaged in a limited amount of participation. The participation must have occurred under all of the following conditions: (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/03, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 6/22/05) (a) The participation occurred within the first half of the traditional segment; and (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (b) The student-athlete did not compete in more contests or dates of competition than a number equivalent to one-third of the standard denominator, where the standard denominator is determined by the maximum number of contests or dates of competition plus one contest or date of competition. All competition (including a scrimmage) against outside participants shall be countable under this limitation in calculating the number of contests or dates of competition in which the student9/14/22

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athlete participated. (Revised: 1/10/05 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/04, 1/9/06, 6/11/14, 10/18/16 effective 10/18/16) 14.2.7.1 Administrative Criteria. The following criteria shall be employed in the administration of this season-ofparticipation waiver: (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/03, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) 14.2.7.1.1 Percent Calculation. The requirements specified in Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5 shall apply to the percent calculation specified in this waiver. (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/03) 14.2.7.1.2 Extenuating Circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following: (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/03) (a) The student-athlete is unable to compete as a result of a life-threatening injury or illness suffered by a member of the student-athlete's immediate family, which clearly is supported by contemporaneous medical documentation; (Revised: 1/10/05) (b) The student-athlete is unable to compete as a result of extreme financial difficulties as a result of a specific event (e.g., layoff, death in family) experienced by the student-athlete or an individual on whom the student-athlete is legally dependent. These circumstances must be clearly supported by objective documentation (e.g., decree of bankruptcy, proof of termination) and must be beyond the control of the student-athlete or the individual on whom the student-athlete is legally dependent; and (Revised: 1/10/05) (c) The student-athlete's institution dropped the sport (in which the student has practiced or competed) from its intercollegiate program. 14.2.7.1.3 Review Authority. In cases in which a student-athlete does not meet the extenuating circumstances listed in Bylaw 14.2.7.1.2, the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement shall have authority to review and grant waivers based on additional documented extenuating circumstances. (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03 for competition occurring on or after 8/1/03)

14.4 Satisfactory-Progress Requirements. 14.4.1 Satisfactory-Progress Requirements. To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree at that institution as determined by the regulations of that institution. As a general requirement, "satisfactory progress" is to be interpreted at each member institution by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. (See Bylaw 20.8.4.11 regarding the obligations of members to publish their satisfactory-progress requirements for student-athletes and Bylaw 14.01.2 for the requirements for student-athletes enrolled in two-year degree programs.) (Revised: 1/10/05, 8/18/06) 14.4.1.1 Exchange Student. A foreign exchange student as defined in Bylaw 14.5.1.4.1 shall maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree at the student's preceding educational institution. 14.4.1.2 Temporary Student. A student-athlete having the status of temporary, transient or exchange student shall not represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition unless such status is specifically allowed and governed by provisions adopted by the membership. 14.4.1.3 Prior Approval -- Summer Courses at Other Institutions. Prior approval by appropriate academic officials of the certifying institution is required if courses taken during another institution's summer term are to be used in determining the student's academic status (i.e., good academic standing and satisfactory progress). Under limited circumstances, the Management Council may grant waivers for student-athletes who did not request or receive prior approval. 14.4.1.4 Correspondence, Extension, Credit-by-Examination and Online Courses. Use of correspondence, extension, credit-by-examination, and online courses for purposes of academic standing or satisfactory progress shall be determined by the regulations of the certifying institution, regardless of whether the courses are taken through the certifying institution or through another institution. (Adopted: 1/14/08 effective 8/1/08) 14.4.1.5 Waiver -- Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Management Council may waive this general satisfactoryprogress requirement for any participant in the Olympic and Paralympic Games who, because of such participation, may lose eligibility for practice and competition in any sport. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

14.5 Transfer Regulations. 14.5.1 Residence Requirement -- General Principle. A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5.2) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) at the 9/14/22

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certifying institution before being eligible to compete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 5/7/10) 14.5.1.1 Fulfillment of Residence Requirement in Night School. When a student transfers to a member institution and is required to fulfill a residence requirement before being eligible to participate in competition, it is permissible for the transfer student to meet the requirement by attending an institution's night school, provided the following conditions are met: (a) The night school has regular terms (semesters or quarters) that are the same as the institution's day school; (b) The student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies during each night term counted; and (c) The student is considered by the institution to be a regularly matriculated student in each term. 14.5.1.2 Disciplinary Suspension. A student who transfers to any NCAA institution from a collegiate institution while the student is disqualified or suspended from the previous institution for disciplinary reasons (as opposed to academic reasons) must complete one calendar year of residence at the certifying institution. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 14.5.1.2.1 Exception. A student who transfers to the certifying institution and meets the requirements of the twoyear nonparticipation exception set forth in Bylaws 14.5.4.2 or 14.5.5.1.3 is not required to complete one calendar year of residence. (Adopted: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10) 14.5.1.3 Championship Eligibility. A transfer student who is required to fulfill an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) shall not be eligible to participate in any NCAA championship that occurs during the academic year of residence or during the vacation period immediately following the academic year of residence. (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) 14.5.1.4 Foreign Institution Transfers. A transfer student from a foreign collegiate institution (college, university or two-year college), except one entering as an exchange student (Bylaw 14.5.1.4.1), shall comply with the one-year residence requirement set forth in Bylaw 14.5.5.1. 14.5.1.4.1 Foreign Exchange Student Exception. A student who transfers to the certifying institution shall be immediately eligible if the student is enrolled in the certifying institution for a specified period of time as a foreign exchange student participating in a formal and established educational exchange program (e.g., sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Rotary International, the Ford Foundation, the Institute of International Education) recognized by the institution's academic authorities. (Revised: 7/22/08)

14.5.2 Conditions Affecting Transfer Status. A transfer student is an individual who transfers from a collegiate institution after having met any one of the following conditions at that institution: (a) The student was officially registered and enrolled in a minimum, full-time program of studies in any quarter or semester of an academic year, as certified by the registrar or admissions office and attended class; (Revised: 1/9/06) (b) The student attended a class or classes in any quarter or semester in which the student was enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies, even if the enrollment was on a provisional basis and the student was later determined by the institution not to be admissible; (c) The student is or was enrolled in an institution in a minimum full-time program of studies in a night school that is considered to have regular terms (semesters or quarters) the same as the institution's day school, and the student is or was considered by the institution to be a regularly matriculated student; (d) The student attended a branch school that does not conduct an intercollegiate athletics program, but the student had been enrolled in another collegiate institution before attendance at the branch school; (e) The student attended a branch school that conducted an intercollegiate athletics program and transfers to an institution other than the parent institution; (f) The student reported for a regular squad practice (including practice or conditioning activities that occurred before certification), announced by the institution through any member of its athletics department staff, before the beginning of any quarter or semester, as certified by the athletics director. Participation only in picture-day activities would not constitute "regular practice;" or (g) The student participated in practice or competed in a given sport even though the student was enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies. 14.5.3 Conditions Not Constituting Transfer Status. Unless otherwise covered by conditions set forth in Bylaw 14.5.2, a student-athlete is not considered a transfer under the following enrollment conditions:

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14.5.3.1 Summer School, Extension Courses or Night School. The student has been enrolled in or attended classes only in a summer school, extension course or night school, unless the night school is considered by the institution to be a regular term (semester or quarter) the same as its day school, the student is enrolled for a minimum full-time load in this regular night term, and the student is considered by the institution to be a regularly enrolled student. 14.5.3.2 Second Campus of Institution. The student is in residence at an institution's campus that is not in the same city as the institution's main campus, provided the campus at which the student is in residence does not conduct an intercollegiate athletics program, classes on the campus are taught by the same instructors who teach classes on the main campus, the credits received by all class enrollees are considered as regular credits by the institution's main campus, and the degrees awarded to all students come from the institution's main campus. 14.5.3.3 Academic Exchange Program. The student participates in a regular academic exchange program between two four-year institutions that requires a participant to complete a specified period of time at each institution, and the program provides for the student-athlete to receive at least two baccalaureate or equivalent degrees at the conclusion of this joint academic program.

14.5.4 Two-Year College Transfers. A student who transfers to a member institution from a two-year college or from a branch school that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program must complete an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) unless the student qualifies for a transfer exception as set forth in Bylaw 14.5.4.1. (Revised: 1/10/92, 4/14/06, 5/7/10) 14.5.4.1 Exceptions. A student who transfers to the certifying institution shall be immediately eligible if: (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/13/98 effective 8/1/98, 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 10/22/03, 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, 1/9/06, 4/14/06) (a) The student has never practiced nor competed in intercollegiate athletics; (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/14/15) (b) The student transfers from a two-year college or from a branch school that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program without having been enrolled full time at a four-year collegiate institution and would have been academically and athletically eligible had they remained at that institution. A student-athlete who has exhausted their athletics eligibility at the two-year college may use this transfer exception if the student-athlete was otherwise academically or athletically eligible for competition at the two-year college; or (Revised: 4/20/21) (c) The student transfers from a four-year institution to a two-year college, and then to the certifying institution and; (Revised: 11/16/05, 12/19/07, 1/12/11, 11/3/16, 1/22/20) (1) The student would have been athletically and academically eligible, at the time of transfer from the previous fouryear institution (see Bylaw 14.5.2), had they remained at the previous four-year institution; or (Adopted: 1/22/20, Revised: 4/20/21) (2) The student-athlete successfully completed at least 24-semester or 36-quarter hours of transferable-degree credit at the two-year college and spent at least two full-time semesters or three full-time quarters of attendance at the twoyear college. (Adopted: 1/22/20) 14.5.4.1.1 Multiple Two-Year Colleges. It is permissible for a 4-2-4 transfer student-athlete who attended multiple two-year colleges to use credits earned at the two-year colleges to satisfy the credit-hour requirements set forth in Bylaw 14.5.4.1. The student-athlete may combine terms of full-time attendance at any of the two-year colleges to satisfy the minimum two-semester or three-quarter attendance requirement. (Adopted: 5/5/00, Revised: 1/10/05) 14.5.4.1.2 Term(s) in Residence. A 4-2-4 transfer student-athlete becomes eligible after a term(s) in residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) at the certifying institution provided: (Adopted: 1/22/20) (a) The student-athlete has been enrolled full-time for at least two-semesters or three quarters between the two-year college and the certifying institution; and (Adopted: 1/22/20) (b) The student-athlete has earned a total of 24-semester or 36-quarter hours while enrolled at the two-year college and certifying institution. Hours from the two-year college must be transferable-degree credits. (Adopted: 1/22/20) 14.5.4.2 Two-Year Nonparticipation Exception. The student transfers to the certifying institution from a two-year college or from a branch school that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program and, for a consecutive two-year period immediately before the date on which the student begins participation (practice and/or competition), the student has neither practiced nor competed in the involved sport in intercollegiate competition, and has neither practiced nor competed in organized noncollegiate amateur competition while enrolled as a full-time student in a collegiate institution. This twoyear period does not include any period of time before the student's initial collegiate enrollment. (Adopted: 1/11/00, Revised: 3/23/01)

14.5.5 Four-Year College Transfers. See Bylaw 13.1.1.2 for prohibition against contacting student-athletes of another four-year collegiate institution without permission.

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14.5.5.1 General Rule. A transfer student from a four-year institution shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition until the student has fulfilled an academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.10) at the certifying institution unless the student qualifies for one of the transfer exceptions set forth in Bylaws 14.5.5.1.1, 14.5.5.1.2 or 14.5.5.1.3. A transfer student (other than one under disciplinary suspension per Bylaw 14.5.1.2) may qualify for an exception to the academic year of residence requirement provided they do not have an unfulfilled residence requirement at the institution from which they are transferring. (See Bylaw 14.1.12, for student-athletes participating in a recognized foreign exchange/study abroad program). (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 5/7/10, 1/19/13, 4/20/21) 14.5.5.1.1 Exception. A student who transfers to the certifying institution shall be immediately eligible if: (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05) (a) The student has never practiced nor competed in intercollegiate athletics; (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13) (b) The student transfers from a four-year collegiate institution and would have been academically and athletically eligible, at the time of transfer to the certifying institution (see Bylaw 14.5.2), had they remained at the previous institution; or (Revised: 1/12/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/20/21) (c) The student transfers from a four-year collegiate institution that did not sponsor the student-athlete's sport and, while at that institution, the student-athlete: (Adopted: 1/12/11 effective 8/1/11) (1) Successfully completed at least 24-semester or 36-quarter hours of transferable-degree credit; and (2) Completed at least two full-time semesters or three full-time quarters. 14.5.5.1.2 Exchange Student Exception. A student who transfers to the certifying institution shall be immediately eligible if the student is enrolled in the certifying institution for a specified period of time as an exchange student participating in a formal and established educational exchange program recognized by the institution's academic authorities. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/92, 7/22/08) 14.5.5.1.3 Two-Year Nonparticipation Exception. The student transfers to the certifying institution from another four-year college and, for a consecutive two-year period immediately before the date on which the student begins participation (practice and/or competition), the student has neither practiced nor competed in the involved sport in intercollegiate competition, and has neither practiced nor competed in organized noncollegiate amateur competition while enrolled as a full-time student in a collegiate institution. This two-year period does not include any period of time before the student's initial collegiate enrollment. (Revised: 1/10/95)

14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility. The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations.

14.7.1 Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution's intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12, for student-athletes participating in a recognized foreign exchange/study abroad program). (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 12/20/04, 1/10/05, 1/19/13, 4/20/21) 14.7.1.1 Additional Restriction -- Men's and Women's Wrestling. In men's and women's wrestling, a studentathlete may compete outside of the institution's intercollegiate season as a member of an outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition, except during the period between the beginning of the institution's academic year and November 1. The number of student-athletes from any one institution shall not exceed the applicable limits set forth in Bylaw 17.31.2. (Adopted: 7/26/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.7.1.2 Volleyball and Beach Volleyball. Volleyball and beach volleyball are considered the same sport for the purposes of Bylaw 14.7. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15)

14.7.2 Additional Applications of Outside-Competition Regulations. 14.7.2.1 Definition of Team Member. A student-athlete is considered to be a member of the institution's team in a sport in any specified year when the student meets any of the conditions set forth in Bylaw 14.7.2.2 and/or reports for practice or competition in that sport in that year. Thereafter, for purposes of this rule, the student-athlete is considered to be a member of that team for the remainder of the season. 14.7.2.1.1 Exception. A student-athlete who fails to make the institution's team after participation only in limited preseason tryouts shall not be considered a member of the team for purposes of this regulation. (Adopted: 1/16/93)

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14.7.2.2 Eligibility Status. A student-athlete is considered to be a member of the institution's team, and therefore bound by this regulation in that sport, if the student-athlete: (a) Is ineligible to compete but practiced with a squad or team in the sport; or (b) Is eligible to compete but was not permitted to do so, other than taking part in practice sessions with the squad or team in the sport. 14.7.2.2.1 Exception. A student-athlete who fails to make the institution's team after participation only in limited preseason tryouts shall not be considered a member of the team for purposes of this regulation. (Adopted: 1/16/93) 14.7.2.3 Competition between Segments. If an institution conducts separate fall and spring practice or playing segments in a sport, it is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in that sport on an outside team during the period between the two segments without affecting their eligibility. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 4/20/21) 14.7.2.4 Postseason Competition. An institution's intercollegiate season includes any scheduled participation in the conference championship in the sport in question but excludes the period between the last regularly scheduled competition and the NCAA championship in that sport. 14.7.2.5 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only themself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team. (Revised: 4/20/21) 14.7.2.5.1 No Competition Between Beginning of Academic Year and November 1 -- Men's and Women's Wrestling. In men's and women's wrestling, a student-athlete shall not participate in outside competition as an individual between the beginning of the institution's academic year and November 1. (Adopted: 7/26/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 14.7.2.6 Exempt Teams. In the individual sports (see Bylaw 17.02.13.2), such units as "pro-am" golf teams, doubles tennis teams, and relay teams in track and field are not considered to be outside teams for purposes of this legislation.

14.7.3 Exceptions -- All Sports. (a) High School Alumni Game. A student-athlete may compete in one game a year involving players from the studentathlete's former high school and its alumni team. In sports other than basketball, this game must take place during an official vacation period of the institution's academic year. (b) Olympic and Paralympic Games. A student-athlete may participate in the official Olympic and Paralympic Games, in final tryouts that directly qualify competitors for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and in officially recognized competition directly qualifying participants for final Olympic and Paralympic Games tryouts. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (c) Official Pan American and Parapan American Games Tryouts and Competition. A student-athlete may participate in official Pan American and Parapan American Games tryouts and competition, including junior-level tryouts and competition. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 4/11/06, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (d) National Teams. A student-athlete may participate in official tryouts and competition involving national teams sponsored by the appropriate national governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (or, for the student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation or, for student-athletes competing in a non-Olympic or Paralympic sport, the equivalent organization of that sport). (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (e) Official World Championships, World University Games (Universiade), World University Championships, World Youth Championships and World Cup Tryouts and Competition. A student-athlete may participate in official World Championships, World University Games (Universiade), World University Championships, World Youth Championships and World Cup tryouts and competition (including junior levels). (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/02, 4/11/06, 10/17/11) (f) Multisport Events. A student-athlete may participate in officially recognized state and national multisport events. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (g) Triathlons. A student-athlete, other than a triathlon student-athlete, may compete, as an individual or part of a team, in triathlons at any time during the calendar year subject to Bylaw 12 limitations. If a student-athlete competes on a triathlon team, they must compete in all three legs of the triathlon to satisfy this exception. (Adopted: 1/15/11, Revised: 4/11/11, 5/15/14, 4/20/21)

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14.7.3.1 National-Team Criteria. A national team shall meet the following criteria: (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 12/5/06, 4/13/10) (a) It is designated by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, national governing body or other organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (or, for student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation or for student-athletes competing in a non-Olympic or Paralympic sport, the equivalent organization in that sport); (Revised: 4/17/13, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (b) Selection for such a team is made on a national qualification basis either through a defined selective process or actual tryouts, publicly announced; and (c) The international competition in question requires that the entries officially represent their respective nations, although it is not necessary to require team scoring by nation. (Revised: 12/5/06)

14.7.4 Collegiate All-Star Contests. A student-athlete who competes as a member of a squad in any college all-star contest shall be denied further intercollegiate eligibility in that sport. (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00)

14.8 U.S. Service Academies, Special Eligibility Provisions. 14.8.1 Ten-Semester/15-Quarter Rule. The Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement may approve waivers to the 10-semester/15-quarter rule (see Bylaw 14.2) for student-athletes of the national service academies who have exhausted eligibility in one sport but wish to compete in another sport or sports in which they have eligibility remaining. (Revised: 1/13/03) 14.8.2 Transfer Status. A student who has attended as a freshman (plebe) only in the official summer-enrollment program of one of the national service academies is not considered a transfer in the application of the transfer regulations of Bylaw 14.5.

14.9 Post-Enrollment Academic Misconduct and Impermissible Academic Assistance. All institutional staff members and student-athletes are expected to act with honesty and integrity in all academic matters. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18)

14.9.1 Institutional Staff Member - Defined For purposes of Bylaw 14.10, an institutional staff member is any individual, excluding a student employee, who performs work for the institution or the athletics department, regardless of whether they receive compensation for such work. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18, Revised: 4/20/21) 14.9.1.1 Student Employee. For purposes of Bylaw 14.10, a student employee is an institutional staff member if: (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (a) The student has institutional responsibilities to provide academic services to student-athletes; or (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18, Revised: 4/20/21) (b) The student engages in academic misconduct or provides impermissible academic assistance at the direction of a nonstudent employee, an institutional staff member per Bylaw 14.9.1.1-(a) or a representative of the institution's athletics interests. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18, Revised: 4/20/21)

14.9.2 Academic Misconduct - Post Enrollment. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (a) Conduct Violating Institutional Policy. A student-athlete, a current or former institutional staff member, or a representative of an institution’s athletics interest shall not engage in any conduct constituting a violation or breach (as determined by the institution) of an institutional policy regarding academic honesty or integrity (e.g., academic offense, academic honor code violation, plagiarism, academic fraud) under any of the following circumstances: (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (1) The conduct involves a student-athlete and either a current or former institutional staff member or representative of an institution’s athletics interests; (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (2) The conduct results in an erroneous declaration of eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics and the studentathlete subsequently competes for the institution while ineligible; or (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (3) The conduct involves the alteration or falsification of a student-athlete's transcript or academic record. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (b) Other Conduct. A current or former institutional staff member, or a representative of an institution’s athletics interest shall not alter or falsify a student-athlete’s transcript or academic record regardless if the alteration or falsification constitutes a breach of an institutional policy regarding academic integrity (e.g., academic offense, academic honor code violation, plagiarism, academic fraud). (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18)

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(a) Substantial assistance that is not generally available to an institution's students and is not otherwise expressly authorized in Bylaw 16.3, which results in the certification of a student-athlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics; or (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (b) An academic exception that results in a grade change, academic credit or fulfillment of a graduation requirement when such an exception is not generally available to the institution's students and the exception results in the certification of a studentathlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 14.9.3.1 Application. If an institution determines, pursuant to its policies and procedures, that academic misconduct has occurred, a violation of Bylaw 14.10.3 shall not be cited by the institution or through an enforcement investigation. If an institution determines, pursuant to its policies and procedures, that academic misconduct has not occurred, the conduct in question may still constitute a violation of Bylaw 14.10.3 (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18)

14.9.4 Policies and Procedures. An institution shall: (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (a) Have written institutional policies and procedures regarding academic misconduct applicable to the general student-body, including student-athletes. The policies and procedures must be approved through the institution's normal process for approving such policies and must be kept on file or be accessible on the institution's website. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) (b) Investigate and adjudicate alleged academic misconduct in accordance with established policies regardless of whether the misconduct is reported to the NCAA or whether the student-athlete acted alone or in concert with others. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 14.9.4.1 Exception. An institution may establish a policy that permits an expedited investigation and adjudication of academic misconduct by a student-athlete, provided other applicable policies and procedures are observed and the policy for expedited review is approved through the institution's normal process for approving such policies and is approved by the institution's president or chancellor (or their designee). Further, the policy that permits an expedited review must be kept on file or must be accessible on the institution's website. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18, Revised: 4/20/21)

14.10 Ineligibility. 14.10.1 Obligation of Member Institution to Withhold Student-Athlete from Competition. If a studentathlete is ineligible under the provisions of the constitution, bylaws or other regulations of the Association, the institution shall be obligated to apply immediately the applicable rule and to withhold the student-athlete from all intercollegiate competition. The institution may appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of the student-athlete's eligibility as provided in Bylaw 14.12 if it concludes that the circumstances warrant restoration. 14.10.2 Ineligibility Resulting from Recruiting Violation. An institution shall not enter a student-athlete (as an individual or as a member of a team) in any intercollegiate competition if it is acknowledged by the institution or established through the Association's enforcement procedures that the institution or representative(s) of its athletics interests violated the Association's legislation in the recruiting of the student-athlete. The institution may appeal to the Committee on StudentAthlete Reinstatement for restoration of the student-athlete's eligibility as provided in Bylaw 14.12 if it concludes that circumstances warrant restoration. 14.10.2.1 Payment of Legal Fees during Appeal. A member institution may provide actual and necessary expenses for a prospective student-athlete to attend proceedings conducted by the institution, its athletics conference or the NCAA that relate to the prospective student-athlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics, provided the prospective student-athlete has been accepted for enrollment by the institution and has provided written confirmation of their intent to enroll at the institution. The cost of legal representation in such proceedings also may be provided by the institution (or a representative of its athletics interests). (Revised: 4/20/21)

14.10.3 Application of Ineligibility Ruling Pending Appeal. Once an official interpretation (per Bylaw 9.4.1.2) applicable to a member institution has been issued and results in the ineligibility of a student-athlete, it is necessary for the institution to apply the rule to the eligibility of the student-athlete, even if review of the interpretation (per Bylaws 9.4.1.2 or 9.4.1.4) at the request of the institution is pending. Failure to withhold such a student-athlete from competition is a violation of the conditions and obligations of membership. 14.10.4 Ineligible Participation. 14.10.4.1 Loss of Eligibility. A student-athlete shall be denied eligibility for intercollegiate competition in a sport if they participate in intercollegiate competition in that sport while ineligible under this bylaw or other applicable NCAA legislation. The certifying institution may appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of the student-athlete's eligibility if it concludes that the circumstances warrant restoration (see Bylaw 14.12). (Revised: 4/20/21)

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14.12 Restoration of Eligibility. 14.12.1 Basis for Appeal. When a student-athlete is determined to be ineligible under any applicable provision of the constitution, bylaws or other regulations of the Association, the member institution, having applied the applicable rule and having withheld the student-athlete from all intercollegiate competition, may appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of the student's eligibility, provided the institution concludes that the circumstances warrant restoration of eligibility. 14.12.2 Participation in Appeal Hearing. Any appeal to restore a student-athlete's eligibility shall be submitted in the name of the institution by the president or chancellor (or an individual designated by the president or chancellor), faculty athletics representative, senior woman administrator or athletics director (for the men's or women's program). At least one of those individuals must participate in any hearing of the appeal that involves direct participation by the student-athlete or other individuals representing the institution or the student. (Revised: 1/11/94, 10/3/05) 14.12.3 Student Responsibility, Relationship to Restoration of Eligibility. A student-athlete is responsible for their involvement in a secondary or major violation of NCAA regulations (as defined in Bylaws 19.02.2.1 and 19.02.2.2), and the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement may restore the eligibility of a student involved in any violation only when circumstances clearly warrant restoration. The eligibility of a student-athlete involved in a major violation shall not be restored other than through an exception authorized by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement in a unique case on the basis of specifically stated reasons. (Revised: 4/20/21)

14.13 Additional Waivers for Eligibility Requirements. Conditions under which exceptions are permitted or waivers may be granted to specific eligibility requirements in this bylaw are noted in other sections of this bylaw. Other than these, there shall be no waiver by the Association of any of the provisions of this bylaw except as follows.

14.13.1 Management Council Waivers. The Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may waive specific provisions of this bylaw as follows. 14.13.1.1 Academic and General Requirements. The academic and general eligibility requirements may be waived under the following conditions or circumstances: (a) For student-athletes in times of national emergency; (b) For member institutions that have instituted a trimester or other accelerated academic program, provided any member institution applying for a waiver shall demonstrate a reasonable need for such waiver. Further, the Management Council shall grant no waiver that permits a student-athlete to engage in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. Under the waiver allowed, if a student in an accelerated academic program completes the requirements for a degree before completing eligibility, the student may participate in competition that begins within 90 days after completion of the requirements for the degree. The Management Council shall include a report of each such exception in its annual report to the Convention; and (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04) (c) For institutions that have suffered extraordinary personnel losses from one or more of their intercollegiate athletics teams due to accident or illness of a disastrous nature. 14.13.1.2 Residence Requirement. The one-year residence requirement for student-athletes may be waived under the following conditions or circumstances: (a) For a student-athlete who transfers to a member institution for reasons of health. Such request for a waiver may be initiated by any member institution and shall be supported by contemporaneous medical documentation and medical recommendations of the institution's team physician and/or the student-athlete's personal physician; (Revised: 1/9/06) (b) For a student-athlete who transfers to a member institution after loss of eligibility due to a violation of the regulation prohibiting pay for participation in intercollegiate athletics (see Bylaw 12.1) or a violation of recruiting regulations (see Bylaw 13.01.6). The Management Council may waive these requirements only upon a determination of the innocence or inadvertent involvement of the student-athlete in the violation; and (c) On the recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, for a student-athlete who transfers to a member institution to continue the student-athlete's opportunity for full participation in a sport because the student-athlete's original institution was placed on probation by the NCAA with sanctions that would preclude the institution's team in that sport from participating in postseason competition during all of the remaining seasons of the student-athlete's eligibility (see Bylaw 13.1.1.2.4). (Revised: 1/10/92)

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FIGURE 14-1 Hardship Waiver Calculations — Standard Denominators Based on Bylaw 17 First Half of Playing Season

One-third of Contests or Dates of Competition

Sport

Standard Denominator*

Acrobatics and Tumbling

13

Before the start of the eighth date of competition.

5

Baseball

41

Before the start of the 22nd contest.

14

Men's Basketball

26

Before the start of the 14th contest.

9

Women's Basketball

26

Before the start of the 14th contest.

9

Beach Volleyball

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Women's Bowling

33

Before the start of the 18th date of competition.

11

Men's Cross Country

11#

Before the start of the seventh date of competition.

4

Women's Cross Country

11#

Before the start of the seventh date of competition.

4

Men's Fencing

12

Before the start of the seventh date of competition.

4

Women's Fencing

12

Before the start of the seventh date of competition.

4

Field Hockey

21

Before the start of the 12th contest.

7

Football

11

Before the start of the seventh contest.

4

Men's Golf

21

Before the start of the 12th date of competition.

7

Women's Golf

21

Before the start of the 12th date of competition.

7

* Maximum number of contests or dates of competition plus one pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5-(a)-(b). # Maximum of nine dates of competition (Bylaw 17) plus two dates of competition pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1. ** See Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1.

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FIGURE 14-1 Hardship Waiver Calculations — Standard Denominators Based on Bylaw 17 One-third of Contests or Dates of Competition

Sport

Standard Denominator*

First Half of Playing Season

Men's Gymnastics

14

Before the start of the eighth date of competition.

5

Women's Gymnastics

14

Before the start of the eighth date of competition.

5

Men's Ice Hockey

26

Before the start of the 14th contest.

9

Women's Ice Hockey

26

Before the start of the 14th contest.

9

Men's Lacrosse

18

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Women's Lacrosse

18

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Men's Rifle

14

Before the start of the eighth date of competition.

5

Women's Rifle

14

Before the start of the eighth date of competition.

5

Women's Rowing

21

Before the start of the 12th date of competition

7

Women's Rugby

16

Before the start of the ninth date of competition.

6

Men's Skiing

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Women's Skiing

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Men's Soccer

21

Before the start of the 12th contest.

7

Women's Soccer

21

Before the start of the 12th contest.

7

Softball

41

Before the start of the 22nd contest.

14

* Maximum number of contests or dates of competition plus one pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5-(a)-(b). # Maximum of nine dates of competition (Bylaw 17) plus two dates of competition pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1. ** See Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1.

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FIGURE 14-1 Hardship Waiver Calculations — Standard Denominators Based on Bylaw 17 One-third of Contests or Dates of Competition

Standard Denominator*

First Half of Playing Season

Men's Swimming and Diving

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Women's Swimming and Diving

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Men's Tennis

21

Before the start of the 12th date of competition.

7

Women's Tennis

21

Before the start of the 12th date of competition.

7

Men's Track and Field (Indoor)

9**

Before the start of the sixth date of competition.

3

Men's Track and Field (Outdoor)

9**

Before the start of the sixth date of competition.

3

Women's Track and Field (Indoor)

9**

Before the start of the sixth date of competition.

3

Women's Track and Field (Outdoor)

9**

Before the start of the sixth date of competition.

3

Women's Triathlon

7

Before the start of the fifth date of competition.

3

Men's Volleyball

23

Before the start of the 13th date of competition.

8

Women's Volleyball

23

Before the start of the 13th date of competition.

8

Water Polo

22

Before the start of the 12th date of competition.

8

Men's Wrestling

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Women's Wrestling (Adopted 1/25/20 effective 8/1/20)

17

Before the start of the 10th date of competition.

6

Sport

* Maximum number of contests or dates of competition plus one pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5-(a)-(b). # Maximum of nine dates of competition (Bylaw 17) plus two dates of competition pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1. ** See Bylaw 14.2.5.2.5.1.

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Financial Aid. 15.01 General Principles. 15.01.1 Institutional Financial Aid. A student-athlete may receive financial aid administered by (see Bylaw 15.02.1) a Division III member institution that does not conflict with the governing legislation of Division III. (Revised: 4/30/09, 7/20/22) 15.01.2 Improper Financial Aid. Any student-athlete who receives financial aid other than that permitted by Division III shall not be eligible for intercollegiate athletics. (Revised: 7/20/22) 15.01.3 Criteria for Institutional Financial Aid. A member institution shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 8/22/06, 1/17/08, 7/20/22) 15.01.4 Consistent Financial Aid Package. The composition of the financial aid package offered to a student-athlete shall be consistent with the established policy of the institution's financial aid office, regular institutional agency, office or committee for all students. (Adopted: 7/20/22) 15.01.5 Eligibility of Student-Athletes for Institutional Financial Aid. A student-athlete must meet institutional regulations applicable to the general student body to be eligible for institutional financial aid. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99) 15.01.6 Contributions by Donor. It is not permissible for a donor to contribute funds to provide financial aid for studentathletes. (Revised: 1/12/99, 7/20/22) 15.01.7 Student-Athlete Financial Aid Endowments or Funds. No part of an institution's financial aid budget shall be set aside either for particular sports or for athletics in general, nor may an institution establish athletically related quotas of financial aid recipients. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/08, 4/26/06) 15.01.8 Athletics Fund. A member may not establish any fund for student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 7/20/22)

15.02 Definitions and Applications. 15.02.1 "Administered By." Financial aid is administered by an institution if the institution, through its regular committee or other agency for the awarding of financial aid to students generally, makes the final determination of the student-athlete who is to receive the award and of its value. 15.02.2 Financial Aid. Financial aid is funds provided to student-athletes from various sources to pay or assist in paying their cost of education at the institution. As used in NCAA legislation, financial aid includes all institutional financial aid and other permissible financial aid as set forth below. (Revised: 7/20/22) 15.02.2.1 Institutional Financial Aid. The following sources of financial aid are considered to be institutional financial aid: (a) All funds administered by the institution, which include, but are not limited to, the following: (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (1) Scholarships; (2) Grants; (3) Tuition waivers; (4) Employee dependent tuition benefits; (5) Loans; (6) Employment earnings from federal and state work-study program assistance; and (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99) (b) Aid from government or private sources for which the institution is responsible for selecting the recipient or determining the amount of aid, or providing matching or supplementary funds for a previously determined recipient. 15.02.2.2 Other Permissible Financial Aid. The following sources of financial aid are also permitted: (a) Financial aid received from anyone on whom the student-athlete is naturally or legally dependent;

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(b) Financial aid awarded solely on bases having no relationship to athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; (Revised: 8/22/06, 4/30/09) (c) Financial aid awarded through an established and continuing outside program (e.g., National Merit Scholar) in which athletics participation is not a major criterion; (d) Financial aid awarded through an established and continuing outside program (e.g., National Football Foundation) for the recognition of outstanding high school graduates, in which athletics participation may be a major criterion, as outlined in Bylaw 15.1.2.2; and (e) Educational expenses awarded by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or a U.S. national governing body (or for international student-athletes, expenses awarded by the equivalent organization of a foreign country). (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

15.02.3 Cost of Attendance. The cost of attendance is defined by federal regulations and may include tuition and fees, room and board, required course-related books, transportation and other expenses incidental to attendance at the institution. (Revised: 1/11/89 effective 8/1/89, 5/7/07, 7/20/22)

15.1 Elements of Financial Aid. 15.1.1 Financial Assistance. Financial assistance, whether estimated or actual, is all types of financial aid the studentathlete can receive that must be counted as defined in General Provisions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal WorkStudy Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 34 C.F.R. § 673.5(c). (https:// www.ecfr.gov/). (Revised: 1/11/89, 4/30/09, 7/24/19, 7/20/22) 15.1.2 Financial Aid from Outside Sources. 15.1.2.1 Report of Aid from Outside Sources. All financial assistance received by the student-athlete from sources outside the institution shall be reported to the institution's financial aid office. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 4/30/09, 7/20/22) 15.1.2.2 Athletics Leadership, Ability, Participation or Performance . A student-athlete may receive financial aid through an established and continuing program for the recognition of high school graduates, which may consider athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance, provided the following conditions are met: (Revised: 1/10/05, 8/22/06, 4/15/14, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17, 7/20/22) (a) The award shall be made on only one occasion but may be disbursed over multiple years; (Revised: 8/22/06 4/30/09. 4/15/14) (b) The donor of the aid shall not limit the recipient's choice of institutions to a specific institution; and (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (c) There shall be no direct connection between the donor and the student-athlete's institution. (Revised: 4/15/14) 15.1.2.2.1 Eligibility Effects of Improper Aid from Outside Organization. It is not permissible for a studentathlete to receive financial aid, directly or indirectly, from a source outside the institution (e.g., a foreign government, a sports association, a high school booster club) for expenses related to attendance at a member institution, if the award of such financial aid is based in any degree upon the recipient's athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance, except as permitted in Bylaw 15.1.2.2. Receipt of financial aid from such a source renders the studentathlete ineligible for all intercollegiate athletics participation. (Revised: 8/22/06, 4/30/09) 15.1.2.3 Educational Expenses -- U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and National Governing Body. A student-athlete may receive educational expenses awarded by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or a U.S. national governing body (or for international student-athletes, expenses awarded by the equivalent organization of a foreign country). The amount of the financial assistance shall be subject to the following limitations: (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, Revised: 1/4/07, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (a) Disbursement of the aid shall be through the member institution for the recipient's educational expenses while attending that institution; (b) The recipient's choice of institutions shall not be restricted by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing body (or, for international student-athletes, expenses awarded by the equivalent organization of a foreign country); and (Revised: 1/4/07, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

15.1.3 Summer Financial Aid. Summer financial aid may be awarded to student-athletes in accordance with institutional policies applicable to the general student body. (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00)

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15.1.3.1 Olympic or Paralympic Games Waivers. Waivers of the restriction that financial aid may be used only to attend the awarding institution's summer term or summer school may be approved by the Management Council, by a twothirds majority of its members present and voting, for member institutions that have summer terms or summer schools curtailed because of the use of their facilities for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

15.2 Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid. 15.2.1 Eligibility of Student-Athletes for Financial Aid. A student-athlete must meet institutional regulations applicable to the general student body to be eligible for institutional financial aid (see Bylaws 15.01.5 and 15.01.8). (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99) 15.2.1.1 Withdrawal from Institution. A student-athlete who withdraws from the institution may not receive financial aid during the remainder of the term.

15.2.2 Terms of Institutional Financial Aid Award. 15.2.2.1 Written Statement Requirement. In all cases, the institutional financial aid award shall contain a written statement of the amount, duration, conditions and terms of the award. (Revised: 1/12/99)

15.3 Implementation of the Financial Aid Program. (Revised: 7/20/22) 15.3.1 Consistent Financial Aid Package. The composition of the financial aid package offered to a student-athlete shall be consistent with the established policy of the institution's financial aid office, regular institutional agency, office or committee for all students (see Bylaw 15.01.4) and shall meet all of the following criteria: (Revised: 5/7/07, 7/20/22) (a) A member institution shall not consider athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance as a criterion in the formulation of the financial aid package; (Revised: 8/22/06, 4/30/09) (b) The financial aid procedures used for a student-athlete shall be the same as the existing official financial aid policies of the institution; (c) The financial aid package for a particular student-athlete, group of student-athletes or team of student-athletes cannot be clearly distinguishable from the general pattern of all financial aid for all recipients at the institution; and (Revised: 7/22/14) 15.3.1.1 Financial Aid Reporting Process. An institution shall submit an annual report that includes data regarding the financial aid packages awarded by the institution to freshmen and incoming transfer student-athletes and to other incoming students. The policies and procedures of the financial aid reporting process shall be established by the Financial Aid Committee and subject to approval by the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 1/9/06, 4/14/08) 15.3.1.1.1 Late Submission. An institution that submits its annual electronic report after the due date will be subject to a loss of eligibility for championships. The period of ineligibility shall last until the report is submitted. (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, 8/3/06) 15.3.1.1.1.1 Appeal Opportunity. An institution may appeal the application of this penalty to the Financial Aid Committee, subject to final approval by the Management Council. (Revised: 1/9/06) 15.3.1.1.2 Failure to Submit the Annual Financial Aid Report. 15.3.1.1.2.1 Penalty Period. A penalty period of not less than three academic years shall apply to an institution that fails to submit the annual financial aid report subject to the conditions set forth in this bylaw. The penalty period begins once a first failure (see Bylaw 15.3.1.1.2.1.1) occurs. (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) 15.3.1.1.2.1.1 First Failure. An institution shall be placed on probation for the length of the penalty period beginning with the next academic year after the failed submission. During the first year of the penalty period, the institution shall be subject to the probationary year conditions in Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.1. (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) 15.3.1.1.2.1.2 Second Failure. An institution shall be placed in restricted membership in accordance with Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.2 for one academic year beginning with the next academic year after a second failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the following requirements shall be considered a second failure: (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) (a) Annual financial aid report; (b) Sports-sponsorship requirement; or (c) Conditions of probation (see Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.1).

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15.3.1.1.2.1.3 Third Failure. An institution shall forfeit immediately its membership in the Association after a third failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the requirements in Bylaw 15.3.1.1.2.1.2 shall be considered a third failure. (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) 15.3.1.1.3 Waiver. The Management Council, on the recommendation of the Membership Committee, may grant waivers of Bylaw 15.3.1.1.2 if it deems that extenuating circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06)

15.3.2 Administration by Regular Institutional Agency. All forms of financial assistance for student-athletes shall be handled through the regular institutional agency or committee that administers financial aid for all students. 15.3.3 Written Offer of Aid. Financial assistance may be offered in writing or through secure electronic medium, only by the institution's financial aid office or comparable campus office. (Revised: 4/30/09, 7/20/22) 15.3.4 Athletics Staff Involvement. Members of the athletics staff of a member institution shall not be permitted to arrange or modify the financial aid package (as assembled by the financial aid officer or financial aid committee) and are prohibited from serving as members of member institutions' financial aid committees and from being involved in any manner in the review of the institutional financial assistance to be awarded to a student-athlete. 15.3.5 Matrix-Rating System. In instances in which admissions officers use a matrix-rating system where, as part of the admissions process, any consideration of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance is used in the matrix, such consideration must be excluded before review of the student-athlete's application for financial aid. (Revised: 8/22/06, 5/7/07, 4/30/09) 15.3.6 Adjustments to Financial Aid Package. Adjustments to the composition of the financial aid package for a prospective student-athlete may be made after the initial packaging for the student has been completed, provided such adjustments fit within the packaging guidelines for all of the institution's prospective students and there is no athletics department involvement in the process. (Adopted: 1/10/92) 15.3.7 Membership Reclassification. An institution petitioning to reclassify its membership to Division I or II in the next academic year may offer financial aid based on athletics to enrolled student-athletes and to prospective student-athletes who will enroll in the institution after the review of its request for reclassification of division membership, provided: (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/02, 1/12/04, 7/20/22) (a) The financial aid based on athletics is not actually awarded until the institution has been accepted by the appropriate divisional body to begin the reclassification process; (Revised: 1/12/04, 7/20/22) (b) The institution officially has applied for the reclassification at the time it offers the aid; (c) Any offer of athletically related financial aid of the recipient states in writing that the awarding of such aid is contingent upon the institution's acceptance by the appropriate divisional body to begin the reclassification process; (Revised: 7/20/22) (d) The institution agrees to notify each potential recipient promptly if its application is denied; and (Revised: 1/12/04) (e) The institution notifies all of its opponents that it is providing athletics aid (see Bylaw 20.6.9.1 regarding Division III championships eligibility). (Revised: 1/12/04)

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Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes. 16.01 General Principles. 16.01.1 Exception for Benefits Available to Other Students. The receipt of a benefit by a student-athlete or their relatives or friends that is not authorized by NCAA legislation is not a violation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit generally is available to the institution's students, their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. (Revised: 1/10/91, 10/15/08, 4/20/21) 16.01.2 Pay for Unspecified Expenses. A payment to a student-athlete for unspecified, unitemized, excessive or improper expenses is not permitted. 16.01.3 Eligibility Ramifications -- Restitution for Receipt of Improper Benefits. Unless otherwise noted, for violations of all Bylaw 16 provisions in which the value of the benefit is $200 or less, the eligibility of the student-athlete shall not be affected conditioned on the student-athlete repaying the value of the benefit to a charity of their choice. The studentathlete, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of these bylaws remain institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2, and documentation of the individual's repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement staff. For violations of Bylaw 16 in which there is no monetary value to the benefit, violations shall be considered institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2 however, such violations shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 10/18/04, 1/9/06, 4/14/17, 4/20/21) 16.01.4 Eligibility Effect of Violation. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., "superstars" competition), the individual is ineligible in all sports.

16.02 Definitions and Applications. 16.02.1 Award. An award is an item given in recognition of athletics participation or performance. Such awards are subject to the limitations set forth in Bylaw 16.1. 16.02.2 Excessive Expense. An excessive expense is one not specifically authorized under regulations of the Association concerning awards, benefits and expenses. 16.02.3 Extra Benefit. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt of a benefit by student-athletes or their relatives or friends is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the institution's students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. (Revised: 1/10/91, 10/15/08) 16.02.4 Pay. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics (see Bylaw 12.1 for explanation of forms of pay prohibited under the Association's amateur-status regulations).

16.1 Awards. 16.1.1 Application of Awards Legislation. 16.1.1.1 Awards Received for Participation While Representing the Institution. The awards limitations of Bylaw 16.1 apply to awards received by a student-athlete for participation in competition while representing their institution. (Revised: 7/22/14, 4/20/21) 16.1.1.2 Awards Received for Participation While Not Representing the Institution. Awards received by a student-athlete for participation in competition while not representing the institution shall conform to the regulations of the recognized amateur organization that governs the competition and may not include cash (or cash equivalents). Such awards may include gift certificates or gift cards that are not redeemable for cash and items that are not personalized, provided the awards are permitted by the rules of the amateur sports organization. [R] (Revised: 7/21/09, 7/22/14)

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16.1.1.2.1 Exception -- Individual Sports -- Prize Money Outside the Playing Season During the Institution's Official Summer Vacation Period. In individual sports, a student-athlete may accept prize money that does not exceed their actual and necessary expenses, pursuant to Bylaw 12.1.5.1-(b). (Adopted: 1/15/11, Revised: 4/20/21) 16.1.1.2.2 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is permissible for a student-athlete to receive a nonmonetary award associated with participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games at any time regardless of when the games are held or whether the student-athlete is enrolled during the academic year. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.1.1.3 After Completion of Athletics Eligibility. Awards limitations apply to enrolled student-athletes who have exhausted their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. An institution shall be held responsible through the Association's enforcement procedures for the provision of improper awards to graduating seniors by the institution or its booster organizations.

16.1.2 Uniformity of Awards. Awards presented by a member institution, conference or other approved agency must be uniform for all team members receiving the award. A member institution, conference or other approved agency may provide different participation awards based on the year or class (e.g., freshman, sophomore, first-year participant, second-year participant) of a student-athlete, provided the awards are uniform for all recipients within a given year or class. [R] (Revised: 10/17/11) 16.1.3 Nonpermissible Awards. The following awards are prohibited unless received per Bylaw 16.1.1.2, except that receipt of a cash award is not permitted under any circumstance. [R] (Revised: 3/23/15) 16.1.3.1 Cash or Equivalent. An individual may not receive a cash award for athletics participation. An individual may not receive a cash-equivalent award (i.e., an item that is negotiable for cash or trade or other services, benefits or merchandise) for athletics participation. [R] 16.1.3.2 Gift Certificates or Gift Cards Redeemable for Cash. Gift certificates or gift cards that are redeemable for cash shall be prohibited. [R] (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 7/21/09) 16.1.3.3 Country Club or Sports-Club Memberships. An award of a country club or sports-club membership is strictly prohibited, even if the cost of the membership is below the maximum award value permitted by NCAA legislation. [R] 16.1.3.4 Transfer of Nonpermissible Award. Cash or any other award that an individual could not receive under NCAA legislation may not be forwarded in the individual's name to a different individual or agency (e.g., a collegiate institution). [R]

16.1.4 Types of Awards, Awarding Agencies, Maximum Value and Numbers of Awards. Athletics awards given to individual student-athletes shall be limited to those approved or administered by an institution, its conference or an approved agency as specified in the following subsections and shall be limited to normal retail value and number as specified in this section. Each of the following subsections is independent of the others so that it is permissible for an individual studentathlete to receive the awards described in all subsections. The value of an award may not exceed specified value limits, and a student-athlete may not contribute to its purchase in order to meet those limits. [R] (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 16.1.4.1 Participation Awards. Awards for participation in intercollegiate athletics may be presented each year, limited in value and number as specified in Figure 16-1. Awards for participation in special events may be provided only to studentathletes eligible to participate in the competition. [R] (Revised: 1/10/05) 16.1.4.2 Awards for Winning Conference and National Championships. Awards for winning an individual or team conference or national championship may be presented each year, limited in value and number as specified in Figure 16-2. Awards for winning a conference or national championship in a team sport may be provided only to student-athletes who were eligible to participate in the championship event. The total value of any single award received for a conference or national championship may not exceed the value in Figure 16-2, and each permissible awarding agency is subject to a separate limit per award. Each permissible awarding agency may provide only a single award for each championship to each student-athlete. Separate awards may be presented to both the regular-season conference champion and the postseason conference champion (with a separate limitation), but if the same institution wins both the regular-season and postseason conference championship, the combined value of both awards shall not exceed the value in Figure 16-2. [R] (Revised: 1/10/05) 16.1.4.3 Special Achievement Awards. Awards may be provided each year to individual student-athletes and teams to recognize special achievements, honors and distinctions, limited in value and number as specified in Figure 16-3. [R] (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/10/05) 9/14/22

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16.1.4.3.1 Conference Postgraduate Scholarship Award. A student-athlete may receive a conference postgraduate scholarship award, provided the following conditions are met: (Adopted: 1/19/13) (a) Academic performance and community involvement shall be considered in granting the award; (b) Athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance and other considerations may be considered in granting the award; (c) The student-athlete shall have exhausted eligibility in their sport and forfeits eligibility in all other sports upon acceptance of the award; (Revised: 4/20/21) (d) The conference may provide the award to one individual in a male sport and one individual in a female sport recipient per year; (Revised: 4/20/21) (e) Athletics department personnel from member institutions shall not comprise the selection committee unless all institutions within the conference are represented on the selection committee. The selection committee shall also include at least one member of the member conference staff; (f) The award must be made directly to the institution of the recipient’s postgraduate studies; (Revised: 1/16/13) (g) The maximum value of the scholarship shall not exceed the value of the NCAA postgraduate scholarship; and (h) The award may only be used for expenses associated with graduate degree courses that apply toward completion of a graduate degree program and may not be used to pursue a second baccalaureate or certification program. (Revised: 12/19/13) 16.1.4.4 Local Civic Organization. A local civic organization (e.g., Rotary Club, Touchdown Club) may provide awards to an individual student-athlete or member institution's team(s). The following regulations shall apply to such an event: (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 10/20/20) (a) All awards must be approved by the institution and must be counted in the institution's limit for institutional awards; and (b) The organization may not recognize or provide awards to prospective student-athletes at the banquet.

16.1.5 Purchase Restrictions. 16.1.5.1 Assignment of Normal Retail Value. Normal retail value shall be assigned as the value of an award when determining whether an award meets specified value limits, even when a member institution receives institutional awards from an athletics representative or organization free of charge or at a special reduced rate. Normal retail value is the cost to the institution that is based solely on volume and is available to all purchasers of a similar volume and that does not involve an obligation to make additional purchases to enable the supplier to recover the costs for the original purchase. (Adopted: 1/16/93) 16.1.5.2 Supplementary Purchase Arrangement. An institution may not enter into a supplementary purchase arrangement with an awards supplier whereby the supplier agrees to sell an award (e.g., a watch or ring) at a price below the maximum amount specified by NCAA legislation with the understanding that the institution will make additional purchases of other unrelated items to enable the supplier to recover the costs for the original purchase. Such an arrangement would exceed the specific value limitations placed on permissible awards. [R] 16.1.5.3 Combining Values. An institution may not combine the value limits of awards given in a sport during the same season, or given to student-athletes who participate in more than one sport, to provide an award more expensive than permissible under separate application to some or all of its participating student-athletes. [R] 16.1.5.4 Student-Athlete Contribution to Purchase. The value of an award may not exceed specified value limits, and a student-athlete may not contribute to its purchase in order to meet those limits. [R]

16.1.6 Institutional Awards Banquets. An institution may conduct awards banquets to commemorate the athletics and/ or academic accomplishments of its student-athletes. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) 16.1.6.1 Booster Club Recognition Banquet. One time per year, an institution's athletics booster club may finance an intercollegiate team's transportation expenses to a recognition banquet, provided all expenses are paid through the institution's athletics department and no tangible award is provided to members of the team. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 10/20/20)

16.1.7 Expenses to Receive Noninstitutional Awards. A conference, an institution, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, a national governing body (or the international equivalents) or the awarding agency may provide actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete to receive a noninstitutional award or recognition for athletics or academic accomplishments. Actual and necessary expenses may be provided for the student-athlete's parents (or legal guardians), spouse,

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or other relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship to attend the recognition event or awards presentation. (Revised: 7/22/14, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.1.7.1 All-Star Contest. An institution may not provide expenses to a student-athlete to participate in an All-Star contest or similar competitive event. [R] (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/12/11, 5/4/11, 7/22/14)

16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits. 16.2.1 Permissible Procedures. 16.2.1.1 Institutional Contests in the Student-Athlete's Sport. An institution may provide four complimentary admissions per home or away contest to a student-athlete in the sport in which the individual participates (either practices or competes), regardless of whether the student-athlete competes in the contest. Complimentary tickets shall be distributed only to persons designated by the student-athlete. Violations of this bylaw that are the result of institutional error shall be considered institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, such violations shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 10/22/07) 16.2.1.1.1 Exception -- NCAA Championships and Bowl Games. An institution may provide each studentathlete who participates in or is a member of a team participating in an NCAA championship or bowl game with six complimentary admissions to all contests at the site at which the student-athlete (or team) participates. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) 16.2.1.1.2 Tournaments. Complimentary admissions may be provided to members of the institution's team for all contests in a tournament in which the team is participating, rather than only for the games in which the institution's team participates. However, the contests must be at the site at which the institution's team participates. 16.2.1.2 Institution's Home Contests in Other Sports. An institution may provide admission for each studentathlete to all of the institution's regular-season home intercollegiate athletics contests in sports other than that in which the student-athlete is a participant, via a printed student-athlete pass or gate list. Proof of identity shall be required upon admission. Violations of this bylaw that are the result of institutional error shall be considered institutional violations per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, such violations shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. (Revised: 10/22/07) 16.2.1.2.1 Exception -- Recognition of Student-Athlete. An institution may provide complimentary admissions (in a number determined appropriate by the institution) to a student-athlete who is being recognized during an institution's regular-season intercollegiate athletics contest in a sport other than that in which the studentathlete participates. [D] (Revised: 1/9/06, 12/5/14, 1/14/15)

16.2.2 Nonpermissible Procedures. 16.2.2.1 Sale of Complimentary Admissions. A student-athlete may not receive payment from any source for their complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value. (Revised: 4/20/21) 16.2.2.2 Payment to Third Party. Individuals designated by the student-athlete to receive complimentary admissions are not permitted to receive any type of payment for these admissions or to exchange or assign them for any item of value. Receipt of payment for complimentary admissions by such designated individuals is prohibited and considered an extra benefit not available to the general student body, which would render the student-athlete ineligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics. [R] 16.2.2.3 Student-Athlete Ticket Purchases. An institution may not provide a special arrangement to sell a studentathlete ticket(s) to an athletics event. Tickets shall be available for purchase by student-athletes according to the same purchasing procedures used for other students. [R] 16.2.2.4 Sale above Face Value. A student-athlete may not purchase tickets for an athletics contest from the institution and then sell the tickets at a price greater than their face value. [R] 16.2.2.5 Professional Sports Tickets. An institution or any representative of its athletics interests may not purchase or otherwise obtain tickets to a professional sports contest and make these tickets available to student-athletes enrolled in an NCAA member institution. Such a gift of tickets would represent an unacceptable extra benefit (see Bylaw 16.7.1.1 for permissible provision of professional sports tickets as team entertainment related to an away-from-home contest and Bylaw 16.10.1.5 for permissible provision of professional sports tickets for recognition by a professional sports organization). [R] (Revised: 1/10/05)

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institution's students or to any particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. [R] (Revised: 1/14/08, 10/15/08)

16.3.2 Support Services and Other Programming. An institution may finance and provide support services and other programming for student-athletes, provided similar programming is provided or is generally available to the institution's students or to any particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. Examples of such programming and support services include, but are not limited to: [R] (Adopted: 4/14/08, Revised: 10/15/08) (a) Leadership programming; (b) Career counseling and career-related programming; or (c) Programming and services designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes (e.g., cultural diversity programming, time management programming) [see Article 1(D)]. 16.3.2.1 Exception -- In-Season Athletically Related Activities. Support services and other programming involving sports-related information and having an athletics purpose (e.g., team motivational speakers, leadership-related programming with an athletics nexus) (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) may be offered exclusively for student-athletes, provided the activity occurs during the declared playing season. (Adopted: 4/14/08)

16.3.3 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Meetings. An institution or conference may provide actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete to attend conference, regional or national student-athlete advisory committee meetings. Institutional-based student-athlete advisory committee programming must be generally available to the institution's students or must be provided pursuant to Bylaws 16.3.1 or 16.3.2 in order for an institution to offer such programming to student-athletes or provide actual and necessary expenses. [R] (Adopted: 4/14/08) 16.3.4 Life Skills Programming. An institution may provide programming to student-athletes through life skills programs, provided the programming is generally available to the institution's students or is provided pursuant to Bylaws 16.3.1, 16.3.2 or 16.4. [R] (Adopted: 4/14/08, Revised: 8/30/10)

16.4 Medical Expenses. An institution may finance medical-expense benefits incidental to a student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, Revised: 1/13/03, 7/24/07, 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

16.4.1 Mental Health Resources An institution shall make mental health resources available to its student-athletes. Such resources may be provided by the department of athletics and/or the institution’s health services or counseling services department. Resources should be consistent with the Interassociation Consensus: Mental Health Best Practices. An institution must distribute mental health educational materials and the availability of those resources to student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and other athletics personnel on an annual basis. Such educational materials and resources must include a guide to the mental health services and resources available to students and how to access them. (Adopted: 9/3/19 effective 8/1/19)

16.5 Housing and Meals. An institution may finance housing and meal benefits incidental to a student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics provided such housing and benefits are available to students in general. [R] (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00)

16.5.1 Exceptions. (a) Preseason Practice Expenses. The institution may provide the cost of room and board to student-athletes who report for preseason practice before the start of the academic year, it being understood that the student-athlete has been accepted for admission to the institution at the time such benefits are received. Further, an institution, at its discretion, may provide an additional meal (or cash in an amount equal to the cost of an additional meal) to student-athletes to meet their nutritional needs as a benefit incidental to participation during the preseason practice period before the start of the academic year; and (Revised: 1/9/06) (b) Vacation-Period Expenses. The institution may provide the cost of room and board including an additional meal (or cash in an amount equal to the cost of an additional meal) to student-athletes to meet nutritional needs during the institution's official vacation periods in the following circumstances: (Revised: 1/9/06) (1) Student-athletes who are required to remain on the institution's campus for organized practice sessions or competition during the institution's official vacation period during the regular academic year. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution, other than to permit the student-athlete to participate in team meals incidental to practice sessions. If an institution does not provide a meal to its student-athletes, a cash allowance may be provided, not to exceed the amount provided by the institution to institutional staff members on away-from-campus trips. (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/11/00) (2) Student-athletes who return to campus during the institution's official vacation period occurring during a regular academic term (e.g., not including vacation periods between terms) from competition as outlined in Bylaw 16.8.1.2. 9/14/22

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Under such circumstances, room and board expenses may be provided beginning with the student-athlete's arrival on campus until the institution's regular dormitories and dining facilities reopen. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution. (Adopted: 1/11/00) (3) Student-athletes who return to campus during the institution's official vacation period between regular academic terms (e.g., summer-vacation period) from competition as outlined in Bylaw 16.8.1.2. Under such circumstances, room and board expenses may be provided for no more than a 48-hour period, beginning with the student-athlete's return to campus. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution. (Adopted: 1/11/00) (c) Meals in Conjunction with Home Competition. The institution may provide meals to student-athletes at the institution's discretion on the day(s) of competition until they are released by institutional personnel. An institution shall not provide cash to student-athletes in lieu of meals during this time period. An institution, at its discretion, may provide a meal or cash, but not both, to student-athletes at the time of their release by institutional personnel. (Adopted: 4/11/11) (d) Meals Missed Due to Practice Activities. An institution may provide a student-athlete with a meal when one is missed due to practice activities. The meal must be one that a student-athlete has previously paid for through board allowance and an institution must certify that institutional dining facilities are unavailable. (Adopted: 10/16/18) (e) Snacks and Nutritional Supplements. An institution may provide snacks and permissible nutritional supplements to student-athletes as a benefit incidental to participation and for the purpose of providing additional calories and electrolytes. Permissible nutritional supplements do not contain any NCAA banned substances and are identified according to the following classes: carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks, energy bars, carbohydrate boosters, protein supplements, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.5.1.1 Effect of Violation -- Preseason Practice Expenses. A violation of Bylaw 16.5.1-(a) due to a miscalculation of the permissible start date for preseason practice shall be considered an institutional violation per Bylaw 20.15.2; however, the violation shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility, except knowingly providing impermissible expenses shall affect the eligibility of the student-athlete. (Adopted: 10/19/10)

16.6 Expenses for Student-Athlete's Friends and Relatives. 16.6.1 Permissible. 16.6.1.1 Injury or Illness. The institution may pay transportation, housing and meal expenses for the relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship of a student-athlete and for any student-athlete at the institution to be present in situations in which a student-athlete suffers an injury or illness or, in the event of a student-athlete's death, to provide these expenses in conjunction with funeral arrangements. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/9/06, 1/14/15, 10/20/20) 16.6.1.1.1 Relative of Student-Athlete. An institution may pay transportation, housing and meal expenses for a student-athlete and the student-athlete's teammates to be present in situations in which a relative or individual of a comparable relationship of the student-athlete suffers an injury or illness or, in the event of a relative's or individual of a comparable relationship's death, to provide the student-athlete and the student-athlete's teammates with expenses in conjunction with funeral arrangements. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, Revised: 1/10/05, 1/9/06, 1/14/15) 16.6.1.1.2 Institutional Staff Member or Former Teammate. An institution may pay transportation, housing and meal expenses for a student-athlete to attend the funeral of an institutional staff member or former teammate at the institution. [R] (Adopted: 10/20/20) 16.6.1.2 Relative or Individual of a Comparable Relationship to Established Regional, National or International Awards Banquet. An institution or an outside organization (other than a professional sports organization) may provide actual and necessary expenses for the student-athlete and the student-athlete's relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship to attend a banquet where the student-athlete receives an established regional, national or international award (permitted by NCAA legislation) for their accomplishments as a student-athlete (see Bylaw 16.1.7). (Revised: 1/9/06, 5/4/11, 4/20/21) 16.6.1.3 Relative or Individual of a Comparable Relationship Travel to Olympic or Paralympic Games. A commercial company (other than a professional sports organization) or members of the local community may provide actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete's relatives to attend the Olympic or Paralympic Games in which the student-athlete will participate. In addition, relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship of student-athletes may receive nonmonetary benefits provided to the relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship of all Olympic team members in conjunction with participation in the Olympic or Paralympic Games. (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 8/1/01, 1/9/06, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

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16.6.1.4 Complimentary Admissions to Institutional Awards Banquet. An institution may provide complimentary admissions to all relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship of a student-athlete who wish to attend an institutional awards banquet at which the student-athlete will be honored. [R] (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/10/05, 1/9/06) 16.6.1.5 Relative Lodging at Postseason Events. An institution may reserve or secure lodging at any postseason athletics event at a reduced or special rate for a relative of a student-athlete who is a participant in the postseason event. It is not permissible for an institution to pay for any portion of the cost of lodging, including any cost associated with reserving or securing lodging. [R] (Revised: 1/9/06) 16.6.1.6 Meals. An institution may provide meals to the relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship of a studentathlete. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 1/9/06, 1/14/15)

16.6.2 Nonpermissible. An institution may not provide any other expenses (except as permitted in Bylaws 16.6.1, 16.11 and 16.12) to a student-athlete's friends or relatives. (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00)

16.7 Team Entertainment. 16.7.1 Entertainment in Conjunction With Practice and Competition. An institution, conference or the NCAA may provide reasonable entertainment (but may not provide cash for such entertainment) to student-athletes in conjunction with practice or competition. [R] (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/8/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 10/19/06, 1/15/14) 16.7.1.1 Professional Sports Tickets. Complimentary tickets to professional sports contests shall not be provided to student-athletes, unless the tickets are provided by the institution (or by a representative of athletics interests through the institution) for entertainment purposes to student-athletes involved in an away-from-home contest. (See Bylaw 16.10.1.5 for permissible provision of professional sports tickets for recognition by a professional sports organization). [R] (Adopted: 2/13/15)

16.7.2 Practice Sites on Road Trips. Any practice on an extended road trip shall take place either at the competition site, on a direct route between the institution's campus and the first competition site or on a direct route between two consecutive competition sites. It is not permissible for an institution to schedule practice sessions at other locations to provide entertainment opportunities for team members. [D] (Revised: 1/11/12)

16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Practice and Competition. 16.8.1 Permissible. The permissible expenses for practice and competition that an institution may provide a student-athlete are defined in the following subsections (see Bylaw 16.10 for expenses that may be provided by individuals or organizations other than the institution). 16.8.1.1 Practice. Expenses may be paid for practice sessions only if they are associated with an away-from-home contest or conducted at a site located within the member institution's state or, if outside that state, not more than 100 miles from the institution's campus. [D] (Revised: 1/14/02) 16.8.1.1.1 Practice Sites on Road Trips. Any practice on an extended road trip shall take place either at the competition site, on a direct route between the institution's campus and the first competition site or on a direct route between two consecutive competition sites. [D] (Revised: 1/11/12) 16.8.1.1.2 Skiing -- Weather Exception. In men's and women's skiing, a member institution may transport a team to a practice site beyond the mileage limitations of Bylaw 16.8.1.1 if necessitated by weather conditions. [D] (Adopted: 1/11/89) 16.8.1.1.3 Women's Rowing -- Weather Exception. In women's rowing, a member institution may transport a team to a practice site beyond the mileage limitations of Bylaw 16.8.1.1 if necessitated by weather conditions. If practice activities are conducted during an institution's academic term, the practice activities shall occur only at a site located within the member institution's state or, if outside the state, not more than 200 miles from the institution's campus. All practice activities must be within the institution's declared playing and practice season in women's rowing. [D] (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 1/11/00) 16.8.1.1.4 On- or Off-Campus Practice Sites. An institution may transport student-athletes from a central oncampus site (e.g., the locker room) to an on- or off-campus practice site. (Adopted: 1/10/92) 16.8.1.1.5 Exception -- Golf and Swimming and Diving. An institution may provide actual and necessary travel expenses (e.g., transportation, lodging and meals) for golf and swimming and diving student-athletes at any location during an official vacation period, provided the student-athlete is eligible and no class is missed. (Adopted: 1/27/20, Revised: 5/14/20) 9/14/22

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16.8.1.2 Competition While Representing Institution. An institution may provide actual and necessary travel expenses (e.g., transportation, lodging and meals) for a student-athlete to represent the institution in competition, provided the student-athlete is eligible for intercollegiate competition. [D] (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/13/98, 1/8/01, 1/14/15) 16.8.1.2.1 Travel to Regular-Season Contests or Institutional Foreign Tour during Vacation Period. If a student-athlete does not travel with the team an institution may provide the cost of round trip transportation from campus to the site of a regular-season contest or institutional foreign tour and back to campus. The student-athlete shall only pay the difference in cost associated with traveling from/to a site other than the institution's campus. (Adopted: 7/19/16) 16.8.1.2.2 Travel to NCAA Championships and National Governing Body Championships in Emerging Sports During Vacation Period. The institution may provide actual transportation costs for a student-athlete to travel from campus or the student-athlete's home to the site of an NCAA championship or national governing body championship in an emerging sport and back to campus or the student-athlete's home. [R] (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/8/01, 7/21/15) 16.8.1.2.3 Incidental Expenses at NCAA Championships, National Governing Body Championships in Emerging Sports. An institution may provide $20 per day to each member of the squad to cover unitemized incidental expenses during travel and practice for NCAA championship events or national governing body championship events in emerging sports, during a period limited to the maximum number of days of per diem allowed for the involved championship or for a period not to exceed 10 days. The $20 per day may be provided only after the institution's team departs for or reports to the site of the championship. [R] (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/14/97) 16.8.1.2.3.1 Excessive Per Diem Subsidies. When a sponsoring agency provides a per diem in excess of a student-athlete's actual and necessary expenses, it is not permissible for the institution to provide the studentathlete with the cash difference between the amount allocated for per diem by the sponsoring agency and the actual cost of the individual's room and board expenses. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 12/5/14) 16.8.1.2.4 Transportation for Competition Occurring between Terms. It is permissible for any athletics department staff member to furnish transportation to eligible student-athletes to the campus from the nearest bus or train station or major airport in conjunction with practice and/or team travel relating to competition that occurs between the end of a final examination period of the fall semester (or fall or winter quarter) and the beginning of the next regular term. (Adopted: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90) 16.8.1.2.5 Meal-Allowance Limitation. All student-athletes on the same team must receive identical meal allowances on intercollegiate trips and during vacation periods when student-athletes are required to remain on the institution's campus for organized practice sessions or competition. Such allowances may not exceed the amount provided by the institution to institutional staff members on away-from-campus trips and may not be provided for a particular meal if the student-athlete receives that meal (or its equivalent) from another source. [R] (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 16.8.1.2.6 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests. A representative of the institution's athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student-athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution provided the meal is in conjunction with, or en route to or from, an away-from-home contest. [R] (Adopted: 7/21/09) 16.8.1.3 Other Competition. During an academic year in which a student-athlete is eligible to represent an institution in athletics competition (or in the next summer), an institution may provide actual and necessary expenses related to participation in the following activities: [R] (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/14/97) (a) Established regional (e.g., North American Championships, European Championships) and national championship events (including junior national championships); (b) Specific competition (e.g., Olympic Trials) from which participants may directly qualify for the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, Parapan American, World Championships, World Cup, World Youth Championships, World University Games (Universiade) and World University Championships or the junior-level equivalent competition (e.g. Youth Olympic Games, Junior World Championships, U19 World Univerisity Games); and (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 4/11/06, 7/22/08, 10/17/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (c) National team tryout competition events, including events from which participants are selected for another tier of tryout competition or events from which final selections are made for the national team that will participate in the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, Parapan American Games, World Cup, World Youth Championships, World University Games (Universiade) and World University Championships or the junior-level equivalent competition. 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16.8.1.3.1 Involvement of Coaching Staff. An institutional coaching staff member may engage in coaching activities with a student-athlete during the particular event in which the student-athlete competes, regardless of whether the event occurs during or outside of the institution's declared playing season (see Bylaw 17.1.5.4). (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) 16.8.1.4 Benefits for Male Practice Players. A male practice player may only receive benefits (e.g., practice apparel, insurance, medical expenses) available to student-athletes eligible for practice. [R] (Revised: 7/24/07) 16.8.1.5 Sports Organization Membership Fee. An institution may provide a student-athlete membership in a sports organization (e.g., U.S. Volleyball Association, U.S. Gymnastics Federation) if the membership is a component of an entry fee required for competition in which the student-athlete competes while representing the institution. Further, the student-athlete would be permitted to retain resultant membership benefits under such circumstances.

16.9 Other Travel Expenses Provided by the Institution. 16.9.1 Permissible. 16.9.1.1 Local Media Appearances. The institution may provide actual and necessary transportation expenses for local media appearances (e.g., radio, television, print media) within a 30-mile radius of the institution's campus if the studentathlete's appearance is related to athletics ability or prestige. [R] 16.9.1.2 Medical Treatment. The institution may pay transportation and related expenses for travel to the location of medical treatment as specified in Bylaw 16.4. [R] 16.9.1.3 Media Days. The institution may pay actual and necessary expenses for its student-athletes to attend conference-sponsored media days and regularly established local or regional media functions. [R] 16.9.1.4 National Girls and Women in Sports Day. An institution may pay actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete to participate in activities and events associated with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, provided such activities and events are conducted either in the state in which the institution is located or in Washington, D.C., as part of a national celebration. [R] (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 12/5/06) 16.9.1.5 National Student-Athlete Day. An institution may pay actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete to participate in activities and events associated with National Student-Athlete Day, provided such activities and events are conducted either in the state in which the institution is located or in Washington, D.C., as part of a national celebration. [R] (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 16.9.1.6 Local Transportation. Staff members may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes on an occasional basis. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/95)

16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals or Organizations Other than the Institution. 16.10.1 Permissible. 16.10.1.1 National Team Practice and Competition. A student-athlete may receive actual and necessary expenses and reasonable benefits associated with national team practice and competition (e.g., health insurance, broken-time payments). [R] (Revised: 1/14/15) 16.10.1.2 Service or Religious Organization Encampments. Nationally recognized service organizations and religious groups may underwrite the actual and necessary expenses of student-athletes attending such encampments. Neither the institution nor an athletically related organization may underwrite such expenses. [R] (Revised: 5/7/10) 16.10.1.3 Outside Sports Teams. An amateur outside sports team or organization may provide actual and necessary expenses to team members only if the expenses are: [R] (a) A reasonable amount for travel and meal expenses, and apparel and equipment (for individual and team use only from teams or organizations not affiliated with member institutions, including local sports clubs as set forth in Bylaw 13.11.3.4); (Revised: 1/10/09) (b) For practice and game competition; (c) Made on a regular basis; and (d) Not an incentive and not based on performance. 16.10.1.3.1 Practice in Conjunction with Competition. Practice expenses may be accepted only if such practice is directly related to a competition and is conducted during a continuous time period before the competition. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/92) 9/14/22

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16.10.1.4 Luncheon Meeting Expenses. A student-athlete may accept transportation and meal expenses in conjunction with participation in a luncheon meeting of a booster club or civic organization, provided no tangible award is provided to the student-athlete. (Revised: 10/20/20) 16.10.1.5 Recognition by Professional Sports Organization. A student-athlete may accept complimentary admission to a professional sports contest during which the student-athlete and/or collegiate team is being recognized by the professional sports organization for extraordinary achievements. The institution may pay actual costs for reasonable entertainment that takes place during a team trip. Further, it shall be permissible for the professional sports organization to promote this event to the general public. [R] (Adopted: 1/10/05) 16.10.1.6 Lodging Provided by Relative of Student-Athlete. A relative of a student-athlete may pay for or provide lodging to eligible student-athletes in conjunction with, or en route to or from, an away-from-home contest. (Adopted: 7/21/15)

16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services. 16.11.1 Permissible. 16.11.1.1 Deferred Pay-Back Loan. A student-athlete may receive a loan on a deferred pay-back basis without jeopardizing their eligibility, provided: [R] (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 4/20/21) (a) The loan arrangements are not contrary to the extra-benefit rule; and (b) The student-athlete's athletics reputation, skill or pay-back potential as a future professional athlete is not considered by the lending agency in its decision to provide the loan. 16.11.1.2 Loan from Established Family Friend. A student-athlete may receive a loan from an established family friend without such arrangement constituting an extra benefit, provided: (Adopted: 1/11/94) (a) The loan is not offered to the student-athlete based in any degree on their athletics ability or reputation; (Revised: 4/20/21) (b) The individual providing the loan is not considered a representative of the institution's athletics interests; and (c) The relationship between the individual providing the loan and the student-athlete existed before the initiation of the student-athlete's recruitment by the member institution. 16.11.1.3 Disabling-Injury Insurance. A student-athlete may borrow against their future earnings potential from an established, accredited commercial lending institution, exclusively for the purpose of purchasing insurance (with no cash surrender value) against a disabling injury that would prevent the individual from pursuing their chosen career, provided a third party (including a member institution's athletics department staff members or representatives of its athletics interests) is not involved in arrangements for securing the loan. The student-athlete shall report any such transactions to the member institution and shall file copies of any loan documents associated with disability insurance and insurance policy with the member institution, regardless of the source of the collateral for the loan. The student-athlete also shall file copies of the insurance policy with the member institution, regardless of whether a loan is secured to purchase the insurance policy. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/20/21) 16.11.1.4 Promotional Activity Prize. A student-athlete, selected through a random drawing open to the general public or the student body, may receive a prize as part of a promotional activity conducted by an institution or held on an institution's campus. 16.11.1.4.1 Use of Athletics Ability. Use of athletics ability (e.g., making a half-court basketball shot) to win such a prize in the promotional contest or activity does not affect a student-athlete's eligibility. (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) 16.11.1.5 Occasional Meals. A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution's athletics interests under the following conditions: [R] (Revised: 1/10/92) (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution; (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/10/05, 1/9/06) (b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (Adopted: 1/10/92) (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution's athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/10/95, 1/9/06) 16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests -- Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution's athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student-athlete or team outside 9/14/22

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of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or en route to or from, an away-from-home contest. [R] (Adopted: 7/21/09) 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. (Adopted: 7/21/09) 16.11.1.7 Nonathletics Apparel Provided by the Institution. An institution may provide a student-athlete with one shirt (e.g., polo or oxford style) bearing the institution's logo each academic year, to be used for team travel or other events at which the student-athlete is representing the institution. The shirt may bear the manufacturer's or distributor's normal trademark or logo not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches in area, including any additional material surrounding the normal trademark or logo. Further, an institution may issue other nonathletics apparel to student-athletes for team travel or other events in which they represent the institution on an issuance and retrieval basis. (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/20/21) 16.11.1.8 Retention of Athletics Apparel and Equipment. A student-athlete may retain athletics apparel items and used equipment at the end of the individual's collegiate participation. (Revised: 10/20/20) 16.11.1.9 Summer Use of Athletics Equipment. A student-athlete may retain and use institutional athletics equipment (per the institution's normal equipment policy) during a summer-vacation period. 16.11.1.10 Research Studies Involving Only Student-Athletes. 16.11.1.10.1 NCAA Research Studies. A student-athlete may receive compensation from the Association for participating in specified NCAA research studies. Such compensation shall be consistent with the going rate for compensation offered in studies involving nonathlete populations. [R] (Adopted: 1/11/00, Revised: 4/20/09) 16.11.1.10.2 Institution-Based Research Studies. A student-athlete may receive compensation from an institution for participating in a research study involving only student-athletes, provided: [R] (Adopted: 4/20/09) (a) The study is initiated and conducted by a faculty member at an NCAA member institution; and (b) The study and compensation arrangements are approved by the institutional review board of the faculty member's institution. 16.11.1.11 Meals and Snacks Related to Institutional Service and Programming. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.11.1.11.1 Meals Related to Institutional Committee Service. A student-athlete who serves on an institutional committee may receive expenses to cover the cost of meals missed as a result of a committee meeting that occurs when regular institutional dining facilities are open. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.11.1.11.2 Meals and Snacks Related to Educational and Business Meetings and Programs. An institution may provide meals and snacks for student-athlete educational and business meetings and programs, provided the meetings and programs are offered pursuant to Bylaw 16.3. (Adopted: 6/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 16.11.1.12 Frequent Flier Points. A student-athlete may retain frequent flier points and/or miles earned while traveling to and from intercollegiate practice and/or competition. (Adopted: 1/12/04) 16.11.1.13 Fundraisers. An institution may provide or arrange for fundraisers for student-athletes (or their relatives or individuals of a comparable relationship) under the following extreme circumstances: [R] (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 1/9/06) (a) Extreme circumstances should be extraordinary and the result of events beyond the student-athlete's control (e.g., lifethreatening illness, natural disaster); (b) The proceeds must be designated for a specific purpose (e.g., payment of medical bills, purchase of medical equipment, replacement of items lost in a fire, etc.); (c) The proceeds may be given directly to the beneficiaries, with receipt kept on file by the institution, which shall include the amount of expenses incurred and the total amount received; and (Revised: 10/22/13) (d) The excess proceeds must be given to a not-for-profit organization with a receipt kept on file by the institution. 16.11.1.14 Miscellaneous Benefits. An institution may provide or arrange for the following benefits for a studentathlete: [R] (Revised: 1/9/06, 7/21/09) (a) The use of a return ticket at any time after conclusion of a foreign tour provided the student-athlete does not miss any class time; (b) Participation in receptions and festivities associated with championships, conference tournaments or all-star events hosted by and conducted on the institution's campus; (c) Telephone calls in emergency situations as approved by the director of athletics; and

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(d) Reasonable tokens of support in the event of serious injury, serious illness or death of a relative. (See Bylaw 16.6.1.1.1 for transportation expenses.) (Revised: 10/20/20) 16.11.1.15 Coaching and Athletics Administration Career Educational Program. An institution or conference may provide a student-athlete actual and necessary expenses to attend coaching and athletics administration career educational programs (e.g., Women's Basketball Coaches Association -- So You Want to Be A Coach, Black Women in Sports Foundation -- Next Step Program, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee -- Minority/Women in Coaching Leadership, Division III Coaching Symposiums). (Adopted: 10/17/06, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

16.12 Expense Waivers. 16.12.1 Incidental to Participation. The Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, or a committee designated by the Management Council, may approve a member institution's request to provide additional expenses, which may include reasonable local transportation incidental to a student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics, when the information presented persuades the Management Council that such a waiver is warranted, because it may be applied on the basis of defined, objective standards; does not create an unfair competitive advantage for the involved institution; would not compromise the intent of the governing legislation; and the request for the waiver is made in a timely manner. (Adopted: 1/10/90, Revised: 1/10/95, 12/5/06) 16.12.1.1 Previously Approved Incidental Expenses. Specific incidental expenses that have been previously approved on a routine basis by the Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council, may be processed by an institution or conference. Documentation of each approval shall be kept on file at the institution or the conference office. (Adopted: 1/11/00)

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$425

$400*

• Participation in other established meets, tournaments and featured individual competition

Once per event

Once per event

Once per event

Once per event

Once per year per sport

Once per year per sport

Number of Times Award May Be Received

• Institution • Management of event

• Institution • Management of event

• Institution • NCAA

• Institution • Management of event (may include conference office)

Institution

Institution

Permissible Awarding Agencies

2

2

2

2

1

1

Maximum Number of Permissible Awarding Agencies

* The combined value of all awards received for participation in this type of event from the institution and the management of the event may not exceed the maximum value in this figure. ** Each permissible awarding agency is subject to a separate limit per award.

$400**

Institution — $375 NCAA — No limit

• Participation in postseason NCAA championship contest or tournament

• Participation in all-star game

$375*

• Participation in postseason conference championship contest or tournament

Special Event Participation

$225

Annual Participation — Senior

Maximum Value of Award

Annual Participation — Underclassmen

Type of Award

Participation Awards

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Once per championship Once per championship

$325*# $325*#

Conference Championship — regular season

Conference Championship — postseason contest or tournament

• Institution** • Conference**

• Institution** • Conference**

• Institution** • Conference**

• Institution** • Conference**

Permissible Awarding Agencies

* Each permissible awarding agency is subject to a separate limit per award. ** Award may be provided by another organization recognized by the institution or conference to act in its place. *** A pplies only to sports or classification division in which the NCAA does not conduct championships. Teams must be designated as a “national champion” by a national wire-service poll or the national coaches association in that sport. # The combined value of both awards shall not exceed the maximum value in this figure if same institution wins conference regular-season and postseason championships.

Once per championship

$415*

National Championship not conducted by NCAA***

Once per championship

Number of Times Award May Be Received

$415*

Maximum Value of Award

National Championship conducted by NCAA

Type of Award

Championship Awards

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2

2

2

Maximum Number of Permissible Awarding Agencies

FIGURE 16-3 Special Achievement Awards Maximum Number of Permissible Awarding Agencies 2

Maximum Value of Award

Number of Times Award May Be Received

Permissible Awarding Agencies

Special attainments or contribution to team’s season (e.g., scholar-athlete, most improved player, most minutes played, most valuable player) Conference student-athlete of the year award

$175

Once per category of award per year

 Institution  Conference

$350

 Conference

1

Conference scholar-athlete of the year award

$350

 Conference

1

Most valuable player — special event*

$325**

Once per year for one student-athlete in a male sport and one student-athlete in a female sport Once per year for one student-athlete in a male sport and one student-athlete in a female sport Once per event

Unlimited

Most valuable player — bowl game or all-star contest

$350

Once per event

Established regional/national recognition awards (e.g., Jostens Trophy, Gagliardi Trophy) Specialized performance in single contest or during limited time-period (e.g., player of the game, player of the week) Hometown award

no limit

Once per year per award

 Institution  Conference  Organization approved by institution or conference  Sponsoring entity of allstar contest  Management of award program  Conference  Outside organization (e.g., local business)  Group (other than institution’s booster club) located in the studentathletes' hometown.

Unlimited

Type of Award

$80 (certificate, medal, or plaque only) $80

Unlimited

Unlimited

1 1

Unlimited

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BYLAWS, ARTICLE 17

Playing and Practice Seasons. 17.01 General Principles. 17.01.1 Institutional Limitations. A member institution shall limit its organized practice activities, the length of its playing seasons and the number of its regular-season contests and/or dates of competition in all sports, as well as the extent of its participation in noncollegiate-sponsored athletics activities, to minimize interference with the academic programs of its studentathletes (see Figure 17-1).

17.02 Definitions and Applications. 17.02.1 Athletically Related Activities. 17.02.1.1 Athletically Related Activities. The following are considered athletically related activities: (Adopted: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92) (a) Practice, which is defined as any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having an athletics purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff. Practice is considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: (1) Field, floor or on-court activity; (2) Setting up offensive or defensive alignment; (3) Chalk talk; (4) Lecture on or discussion of strategy related to the sport; (5) Activities using equipment related to the sport; (6) Discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or video related to the sport; or (Revised: 10/17/06) (7) Any other athletically related activity. (Revised: 10/18/04) (b) Competition; (c) Required weight-training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member; (d) Participation in a physical-fitness class (including a summer class) conducted by a member of the athletics staff not listed in the institution's catalog and not open to all students. Such a class may not include practice activities conducted under the guise of physical education class work; (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 10/17/06) (e) Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops; (f) Individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff. An institutional staff member may design a voluntary (see Bylaw 17.02.14) individual-workout program for a student-athlete, but cannot conduct the individual's workout outside the declared playing season; (Adopted: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, Revised: 1/12/04, 1/17/09) (g) On-court or on-field activities called by any member(s) of a team that are considered requisite for participation in that sport (e.g., captain's practices); (Revised: 1/23/19) (h) Visiting the competition site in cross country, golf and skiing; (Adopted: 1/16/93) (i) Reservation or use of an institution's athletics facilities when such activities are supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff; (Revised: 1/10/92, 1/16/93) (j) Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs; and (Revised: 1/10/92, 10/17/06) (k) Observation by an institution's coaching staff member of enrolled student-athletes in nonorganized sport-specific activities (e.g., "pick-up games") in the coaching staff member's sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1.3 - (c). (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 10/17/06, 1/16/10, 7/20/10, 1/31/18) 17.02.1.1.1 Exceptions. The following activities shall not be considered athletically related activities: (Revised: 10/17/06, 5/9/17) 17.02.1.1.1.1 Meetings as follows: (Adopted: 5/9/17)

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(a) Administrative and academic activities that are nonathletics in nature (e.g., academic meetings and compliance meetings); (Adopted: 5/9/17) (b) One team meeting conducted for an athletics purpose outside the declared playing and practice season (may be mandatory); and (Adopted: 5/9/17) (c) One individual meeting per student-athlete conducted for an athletics purpose outside the declared playing and practice season (may be mandatory). (Adopted: 5/9/17) 17.02.1.1.1.2 Fundraising activities as follows: (Adopted: 5/9/17) (a) Voluntary fundraising and community service activities not involving the use of athletics ability by studentathletes to obtain funds provided the activities receive approval from the institution's chancellor or president (or their designee) before the activity (see Bylaw 12.5.1.1 for restrictions on promotional activities). (Adopted: 5/9/17, Revised: 4/20/21) (b) Voluntary out-of-season fundraising events involving the use of athletics ability by student-athletes (either to obtain funds or to participate in the activity), provided participation in the event is open to any and all entrants and student-athletes receive prior approval from the institution's chancellor or president (or their designee) before participating in the activity (see Bylaw 12.5.1.1 for restrictions on promotional activities). (Adopted: 5/9/17, Revised: 4/20/21) 17.02.1.1.1.3 Observation of the following: (Adopted: 5/9/17) (a) An officiating clinic related to playing rules that is conducted by video conference and does not require student-athletes to miss any class time to observe the clinic. (Adopted: 5/9/17) (b) Enrolled student-athletes in organized competition (e.g., summer league), provided institutional athletics personnel do not direct or supervise the organized activity and the opportunity to observe the activity is open to all. (Adopted: 5/9/17, Revised: 7/23/18) (c) Observation of enrolled student-athletes in nonorganized sport-specific activities, provided: (Adopted: 5/9/17) (1) The documented job responsibilities for the coaching staff member include monitoring of an institutional facility for purposes of safety and facility security; (Adopted: 5/9/17) (2) The observation occurs while the coaching staff member performs this monitoring responsibility; and (Adopted: 5/9/17) (3) The observation occurs while the facility is open to all students. This exception does not permit a coaching staff member to direct, supervise or provide instruction to student-athletes, but permits a coaching staff member to stop any activity that is dangerous to a student-athlete or other students. (Adopted: 5/9/17) 17.02.1.1.1.4 Strength and Conditioning Activities as follows: (Adopted: 5/9/17) (a) Voluntary workouts conducted by a certified strength and conditioning coach provided: (Adopted: 5/9/17) (1) The coach has received a strength and conditioning certification from a nationally recognized certification program (see Bylaw 11.1.6 for additional certifications); (Adopted: 5/9/17) (2) The coach conducts voluntary workouts for all student-athletes if the coach is also a staff member for one of the institution’s intercollegiate teams; and (Adopted: 5/9/17) (3) The workout occurs during the institution’s regular academic year. (Adopted: 5/9/17) (b) Voluntary individual workouts monitored for safety purposes by a strength and conditioning coach (certified or noncertified). If the coach is also a staff member for one of the institution's intercollegiate teams the monitoring may occur only if the coach performs monitoring duties for all student-athletes using the facility at that time. (Adopted: 5/9/17) 17.02.1.1.1.4.1 Strength and Conditioning Facilities. (Adopted: 5/9/17) (a) Student-athletes may use student-athlete-only facilities for voluntary workouts at any time. (Adopted: 5/9/17) (b) A certified strength and conditioning coach may conduct voluntary workouts in a student-athlete only facility during the academic year. (Adopted: 5/9/17) (c) A certified strength and conditioning coach may only reserve an athletic facility for voluntary workouts that they will conduct. (Adopted: 5/9/17, Revised: 4/20/21)

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17.02.1.1.1.5 Leadership Programming Involving Athletics-Related Information. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20, Revised: 6/22/20 effective 8/2/20) (a) Student-athletes serving in a team leadership capacity may voluntarily participate in leadership programming involving athletics-related, general information outside of the declared playing season with any member of an institution’s coaching staff. (Adopted: 6/22/20 effective 8/2/20) (b) All programming must occur during the institution’s regular academic year and must be completed not later than five week days before the first day of any of the institution’s final regular examination period (see Bylaw 17.1.2 – (c) and 17.1.2 – (d) regarding holiday, vacation and final examination periods). (Adopted: 6/22/20 effective 8/2/20) (c) All leadership programming involving athletics-related, general information is limited to one meeting per week, with each meeting lasting no more than 90 minutes, and may not occur more than ten times outside of the declared playing season. (Adopted: 6/22/20 effective 8/2/20) (d) The leadership-programming plan and materials must be in writing in the office of the institution’s director of athletics and compliance officer (if separate individuals hold such positions). (Adopted: 6/22/20 effective 8/2/20)

17.02.2 Contest. A contest is any game, match, exhibition, scrimmage or joint practice session with another institution's or an outside team, regardless of its formality, in which competition in a sport occurs between an intercollegiate athletics team or individual representing a member institution and any other outside team or individual not representing the intercollegiate athletics program of the same member institution. (Revised: 1/10/91, 1/13/03) 17.02.3 Contest, Countable, Institutional. A countable contest for a member institution, in those sports for which the limitations are based on the number of contests, is any contest by the member institution against an outside team in that sport, unless a specific exemption for a particular contest is set forth in this bylaw. An institution shall define each contest as varsity or subvarsity (e.g., junior varsity) and may not change the classification of that contest once the contest has commenced. Contests, including scrimmages, exhibitions or joint practices, by separate squads of the same team against different outside teams shall each count as one contest. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) of the same sport. During the nontraditional segment, all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) of the same sport shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. (Revised: 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13, 10/10/14, 5/19/16) 17.02.4 Contest, Countable, Individual Student-Athlete. A countable contest for a student-athlete in a sport is any contest in which the student-athlete competes while representing the member institution (see Bylaw 17.02.9) individually or as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in that sport, unless a specific exemption for a particular contest is set forth in this bylaw. 17.02.5 Date of Competition. A date of competition is a single date on which any contest(s), with another institution's or an outside team or individual, takes place (see Bylaw 17.02.2). (Revised: 1/10/91, 1/13/03) 17.02.6 Date of Competition, Countable, Institutional. A countable date of competition for a member institution, in those sports for which the limitations are based on the number of dates of competition, is a single date on which the institution's team engages in competition against an outside team, unless a specific exemption for a particular date of competition is set forth in this bylaw. An institution shall define each contest as varsity or subvarsity (e.g., junior varsity) and may not change the classification of that contest once the contest has commenced. Each date of competition shall be defined as varsity and/or subvarsity (e.g., junior varsity) depending upon the classification of the contests played on that date. During the traditional segment, countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) of the same sport. During the nontraditional segment, all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) of the same sport shall be treated as one team for purposes of the countable date of competition limitations. (Revised: 1/16/13, 5/19/16) 17.02.6.1 Required Minimum Number of Student-Athletes. For individual sports, a member institution shall be considered to have participated in a date of competition that constitutes a date of competition if the minimum number of student-athletes participating on one or more teams, at one or more sites, on behalf of the institution on that date equals or exceeds the minimum number established for that sport, unless otherwise restricted in this bylaw for a particular sport (e.g., golf, tennis) (see Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for listings of minimum numbers of student-athletes per sport).

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17.02.8 Postponed/Canceled Contest Due to Inclement Weather. A contest that is postponed or canceled due to inclement weather or a comparable factor only counts against an institution’s or student-athlete's maximum limitations if the results are considered final under the applicable playing rules of the sport in question. (Adopted: 9/18/15) 17.02.9 Intercollegiate Competition. Intercollegiate competition is considered to have occurred when a student-athlete in either a two-year or a four-year collegiate institution does any of the following: (Revised: 1/10/95) (a) Competes while representing the institution in any contest against outside competition, regardless of how the competition is classified (e.g., scrimmage, exhibition or joint practice session with another institution's team) or whether the student is enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies; (Revised: 1/10/91) (b) Competes in the uniform of the institution, or, during the academic year, uses any apparel (excluding apparel no longer used by the institution) or equipment received from the institution that includes institutional identification (see Bylaw 16.11.1.9 for regulations governing the use of equipment during the summer); or (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94) (c) Competes and receives expenses (e.g., transportation, meals, room or entry fees) from the institution for the competition. 17.02.9.1 Exempted Events. Participation in events listed in Bylaw 16.8.1.3 is exempted from the application of this legislation. (Revised: 1/10/92)

17.02.10 Outside Competition. Outside competition is athletics competition against any other athletics outside team (including an alumni team) or individual that does not represent the intercollegiate athletics program of the same institution. (Revised: 1/12/02, 1/13/03) 17.02.11 Outside Team. An outside team is any team that does not represent the intercollegiate athletics program of the institution or a team that includes individuals other than eligible student-athletes of the institution (e.g., members of the coaching staff, ineligible student-athletes, members of the faculty). 17.02.12 Fall Preseason Practice Formula -- Sports Other Than Football. In cross country, field hockey, golf, rowing, rugby, soccer, tennis and women's volleyball, the first permissible date for preseason practice shall be determined by the application of 16 units in the preseason practice formula, as specified in this section. (Adopted: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/10/92, 1/12/04, 5/4/09, 7/20/10) 17.02.12.1 Unit -- Defined. A "unit" is a numerical value assigned to a particular calendar day within the application of the preseason practice formula that is used to determine the first permissible practice date for fall sports other than football. The number of units assigned to a particular day does not determine or limit the number of practices that may be conducted on that day. (Adopted: 5/4/09) 17.02.12.2 Determining the First Permissible Practice Date for Fall Sports Other Than Football -Application of the 16 Units. To determine the first permissible practice date, an institution shall count back a total of 16 units on a calendar starting with the day before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 17.02.12.2.1), as follows: (Adopted: 5/4/09) (a) Never assign any units to Sundays on the calendar; it is permissible to practice on Sundays; (b) Never assign any units to calendar days during the preseason when all institutional dormitories are closed, the institution's team must leave campus, and practice is not conducted; (c) The first six units: assign one unit to each of the six calendar days (not including Sunday) before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 17.02.12.2.1); (d) The remaining 10 units: (1) Assign one unit to each calendar day (not including Sundays) that occurs on or after the opening day of classes for the fall term (see Bylaw 17.02.12.2.2), and (2) Assign two units to each calendar day before the opening day of classes for the fall term (not including Sundays) until the sum of units on the calendar reaches 16; (e) The date on which the total count of units on the calendar reaches 16 is the first permissible date for preseason practice (see Bylaw 17.02.12.2.3). 17.02.12.2.1 First Scheduled Intercollegiate Competition. The assignment of units for counting using the preseason practice formula should begin on the day before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1 for exception). It is not permissible to determine the starting date for preseason practice by counting back from the first scheduled preseason exhibition, scrimmage or joint practice season. (Adopted: 5/4/09) 17.02.12.2.2 Opening Day of Classes. The opening day of classes is defined as the first day of classes as listed in the member institution's official catalog. Required freshman orientation is not considered to be the opening day of classes for the academic year. (Adopted: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 5/4/09) 9/14/22

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17.02.12.2.3 Remainder of One Counting Unit. If the 16th and 17th unit is on the same day, it is permissible to begin practice on that day since it is the day in which the total count of units reaches 16. (Adopted: 5/4/09) 17.02.12.2.4 Football Preseason Practice Formula. Do not use the preseason practice formula detailed within this section for the sport of football. Instead, use the formula in Bylaw 17.11.3.1. (Adopted: 5/4/09) 17.02.12.2.5 Men's Water Polo. In the sport of men's water polo, the first permissible date for preseason practice shall be determined by the application of 21 units in the preseason practice formula. The 21 units shall be applied in the same manner as set forth in 17.02.12.2-(a)-(e) with the exception that there are 15 remaining units after applying 17.02.12.2-(c). The remaining 15 units shall be assigned in the manner described in 17.02.12.2-(d) Nos. (1) and (2). (Adopted: 5/4/09)

17.02.13 Varsity Intercollegiate Sport. A varsity intercollegiate sport is a sport that has been accorded that status by the institution's president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy and that satisfies the following conditions: (Revised: 10/3/05) (a) It is a sport that is administered by the department of intercollegiate athletics; (b) It is a sport for which the eligibility of the student-athletes is reviewed and certified by a staff member designated by the institution's president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy; and (Revised: 10/3/05) (c) It is a sport in which qualified participants receive the institution's official varsity awards. 17.02.13.1 Team Sports. [#] The following are classified as team sports for purposes of this bylaw: (Revised: 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 1/17/15, 8/1/15, 8/19/15) Acrobatics and Tumbling Beach Volleyball, Women's Baseball Basketball Field Hockey Football Ice Hockey (Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

Lacrosse Rugby, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer Softball Volleyball Water Polo

17.02.13.2 Individual Sports. [#] The following are classified as individual sports for purposes of this bylaw: (Revised: 4/28/05, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) Bowling, Women's Skiing Cross Country Swimming and Diving Fencing Tennis Golf Track and Field, Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastics Triathlon, Women's Rifle Wrestling, Men's and Women's (Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.02.14 Voluntary Athletically Related Activities. In order for any athletically related activity to be considered "voluntary," all of the following conditions must be met: (Revised: 1/10/05) (a) The student-athlete must not be required to report back to any of their sport-specific coaches any information related to the activity. In addition, no athletics department staff member who observes, monitors or conducts the activity (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) may report back to the student-athlete's coach any information related to the activity; (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/20/21) (b) The activity must be initiated solely by the student-athlete. Neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may require the student-athlete to participate in the activity at any time; (c) The student-athlete's attendance and participation in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purposes of reporting such information to coaching staff members or other student-athletes; and (d) The student-athlete may not be subjected to penalty if they elect not to participate in the activity. In addition, neither the institution nor any athletics department staff member may provide recognition or incentives (e.g., awards) to a studentathlete based on their attendance or performance in the activity. (Revised: 4/20/21)

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17.1 General Playing-Season Regulations. Unless set forth differently in the applicable sports section in Bylaw 17, an institution shall conduct its playing season within the parameters stated in this section. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.1.1 Playing Season. The playing (i.e., practice and competition) season for a particular sport is the period of time between the date of an institution's first officially recognized practice session and the date of the institution's last practice session or date of competition, whichever occurs later. An institution is permitted to conduct athletically related activities (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) in each academic year only during the playing season as regulated for each sport in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. The institution must conduct the same playing season for varsity and subvarsity teams in the same sport. (Revised: 1/10/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.1 Declaration of Playing Season. Each member institution shall determine the playing season for each of the sports referenced under Bylaw 17.02.13. Declaration of the institution's playing season in each such sport shall be on file in writing in the department of athletics before the beginning of the institution's playing season for that sport. Changes in the declaration for a particular sport are permissible and also shall be filed in writing in the office of the institution's director of athletics. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.2 Segments of Playing Season. Segment limitations are applicable to all team and individual sports (listed under Bylaws 17.02.13.1 and 17.02.13.2), except for football, golf, rowing, tennis and sports with a winter NCAA championship . The segments shall be defined as follows: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 7/24/19) (a) Traditional Segment. The portion of the playing season that concludes with the NCAA championship in the sport shall be known as the "traditional segment." (b) Nontraditional Segment. The remaining portion of the playing season shall be known as the "nontraditional segment." 17.1.1.3 Length of Playing Season. 17.1.1.3.1 Sports with a Fall NCAA Championship. The length of an institution's playing season shall be limited to a maximum of 18 weeks. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.3.1.1 Segment Limitations. Except for the sport of football (see Bylaw 17.11) and unless otherwise noted in the applicable sport section, the playing season shall be conducted according to the following: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) Traditional Segment. (1) First Permissible Practice. A member institution shall not commence practice before the date that permits a maximum of 16 units in the preseason practice formula (see Bylaw 17.02.12) before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition. This provision is not applicable to men's water polo [see Bylaw 17.27.2-(a)]. (2) First Contest or Date of Competition. September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday (see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(d) regarding alumni game). This provision is not applicable to men's water polo [see Bylaw 17.27.3-(a)]. Exempted scrimmages, exhibitions and joint practices [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(c)] are permitted prior to the first regular-season contest or date of competition. (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (3) End of Segment. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the NCAA championship. (b) Nontraditional Segment. (1) First Permissible Practice and Competition. February 1. (2) End of Segment. All practice and competition shall be completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution's final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution's academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term [see Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and 17.1.2-(d) regarding holiday, vacation and final examination periods]. 17.1.1.3.2 Sports with a Winter NCAA Championship. The length of an institution's playing season shall be limited to a maximum of 19 weeks. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.3.2.1 Season Limitations. Except for the sports of basketball, women's bowling, ice hockey and men's and women's wrestling (the applicable provisions are set forth in the specific sports sections) and unless otherwise 9/14/22

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noted in the applicable sport section, the playing season shall be conducted according to the following: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) (a) First Practice or Competition. September 7 or the institution's first day of classes for the fall term, whichever is earlier. (b) End of Season. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the NCAA championship. An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks and all practice and competition is completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution's final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution's academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term [see Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation and final examination periods]. 17.1.1.3.3 Sports with a Spring NCAA Championship, except for Golf, Rowing and Tennis. The length of an institution's playing season shall be limited to a maximum of 19 weeks. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.3.3.1 Segment Limitations. Unless otherwise noted in the applicable sport section, the playing season shall be conducted according to the following: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) Traditional Segment. (1) First Date of Practice or Competition. September 7 or the institution's first day of classes for the fall term, whichever is earlier. (2) End of Segment. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the NCAA championship. (b) Nontraditional Segment. (1) First Practice and Competition. September 7 or the institution's first day of classes, whichever is earlier. (2) End of Segment. All practice and competition shall be completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution's final regular fall examination period [see Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and 17.1.2-(d) regarding holiday, vacation and final examination periods.] 17.1.1.3.4 Golf, Rowing and Tennis. The length of an institution's playing season shall be limited to a maximum of 19 weeks. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.1.3.4.1 Periods. (a) Fall Period. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (1) First Permissible Practice. The date that permits a maximum of 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first permissible date of competition (as opposed to the institution's first date of competition) as specified in each sport. (2) First Permissible Competition. In golf and tennis, September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday, or the institution's first day of classes, whichever is earlier. Exhibitions or scrimmages may be conducted during the preseason practice period. In rowing, September 7 or the institution's first day of classes for the fall term, whichever is earlier. (Revised: 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12) (3) End of Period. All practice and competition shall be completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the final regular fall examination period. (b) Spring Period. (1) First Practice or Competition. January 15. (2) End of Period. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the NCAA championship.

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competition during nine weeks and one day shall be counted as 10 weeks). An institution may not redefine its week except in the following circumstances: (1) During a segment (or period in golf, rowing and tennis) of the playing season, following a period of at least seven consecutive days that includes a vacation, final-examination period or holiday period during which no athletically related activities occur [see Bylaw 17.1.2-(d)]; or (2) Between the fall and spring period in golf, rowing and tennis and between segments of the playing season in other sports, provided the institution divides its practice and playing season into two distinct segments per Bylaw 17.1.1.2. (b) Total Combined Length. The total number of weeks for both segments (or periods in golf, rowing and tennis) of a playing season combined shall not exceed the maximum permitted in a particular sport; (c) Holiday, Vacation Periods. In traditional and nontraditional segments (or periods in golf, rowing and tennis), any practice or competition during published vacation and holiday periods during the academic year shall be counted as part of the playing season. If practice or competition is not scheduled during any full week (seven consecutive days) that includes a vacation or holiday period, it neither shall be counted as part of the playing season nor shall constitute a break in a segment (or period in golf, rowing and tennis) [see Bylaw 17.1.2-(a)-(1)]; (d) Final-Examination Periods. (1) Traditional Segment. Any practice or competition during a final-examination period during the academic year shall be counted as part of the playing season. If practice or competition is not scheduled during any full week (seven consecutive days) that includes a final-examination period, it neither shall be counted as part of the playing season nor shall constitute a break in a segment [see Bylaw 17.1.2-(a)-(1)]. (2) Nontraditional Segment. An institution shall not conduct practice or competition during a final examination period. For any final-examination period of a regular academic term (e.g., winter quarter, spring semester), an institution may not conduct practice and competition five weekdays before the first day of the final-examination period. This period shall not be counted as part of the playing season nor shall constitute a break in the segment. (e) Nontraditional Segment. The nontraditional segment shall be counted as part of the institution's declared playing season, regardless of whether competition occurs during that segment; and (f) Equipment Issue, Team Pictures. (1) It shall be permissible to designate a single date for issuing equipment and for taking team pictures after the beginning of classes in the fall term or the day before the beginning of a segment or, in basketball and football, the day before the beginning of preseason practice. (2) Exception for Sundays. If the day before the beginning of a segment is a Sunday, the member institution may designate the preceding Saturday for issuing equipment and taking team pictures.

17.1.3 Postseason Activities. (a) Makeup Contests. An institution is not permitted to extend the playing season to make up suspended or canceled games except for contests that determine a conference champion or the automatic qualifier to the NCAA championships, provided such contests are concluded not later than 6 p.m. local time of the competition on the date on which participants are selected for the NCAA championship; (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Conference Championships. Conference championships must be included within the institution's playing season; (c) NCAA, NCCAA or NAIA Championships Participation in Team Sports. Neither practice for nor participation in any NCAA, NCCAA or NAIA championship event is considered part of the institution's declared playing season; (d) Under Consideration for Selection to a NCAA Team Championship. A member institution that has reason to believe it is under consideration for selection to participate in an NCAA championship event may do the following: (1) Continue to practice (but may not compete against outside competition) beyond its declared playing season, including the conference championship (if any), without counting such practice against the institution's declared playing-season limitation as long as such practice begins not earlier than three weeks before the start of the NCAA championship in that sport. (Adopted: 4/17/19) (2) An institution's spring championship sport team that earns its conference's automatic qualification in the fall segment/ period may not continue to practice after the fall segment/period and before the spring segment/period based on its belief that it is under consideration for selection to the spring NCAA championship. (Revised: 4/17/19) (3) An institution that is not selected to participate in the NCAA championship may continue to practice or compete until the end of that championship only if it has time remaining in its declared playing season.

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(e) NCAA Championships Participation in Individual Sports. Only appropriate squad members considered necessary for effective practice with the individual(s) preparing for the NCAA championships may continue to practice without counting such practice against the institution's declared playing-season limitation; (f) Post-NCAA Championships Participation. After the conclusion of an NCAA (or NAIA or NCCAA) championship in a sport, an institution may resume practice and/or competition in the sport, provided it is continuing its permissible playing season in the sport and provided the activity occurs during the academic year. An institution in the joint-declaration program may participate in the championship for which the institution declared, even when the championship occurs outside the permissible NCAA playing season. Institutions in the joint-declaration program must abide by all other NCAA regulations for all sports, including the length of the playing season (see Bylaw 31.2.1.2); (g) Non-NCAA Postseason Championships and Qualifying Competition. Practice and/or competition in non-NCAA (or non-NAIA or non-NCCAA) postseason championships (e.g., an invitational tournament scheduled after a conference championship) must be counted against the institution's declared playing-season limitation. For emerging sports for women (see Bylaw 20.02.6) or a non-NCAA championship sport used for sport sponsorship purposes (see Bylaw 20.11.3.4.1), practice and competition for one postseason championship may be excluded under the following circumstances: (1) An institution may exclude a maximum of three weeks of competition from its declared playing season for qualifying competition for the championship event; and (2) The qualifying competition shall be the only event from which teams or individuals are selected to participate in the championship event. In women's gymnastics, practice for and competition in the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association national championship are exempt from the institution's declared playing-season limitation; and (h) Foreign Tours. Participation by a member institution on a certified foreign tour (see Bylaw 17.31) need not be included within the institution's declared playing-season limitation in the sport.

17.1.4 Practice, Contest and Dates of Competition Limitations. 17.1.4.1 Required Day Off, All Sports. During the playing season (see Bylaw 17.1.1), all athletically related activities shall be prohibited during one calendar day per defined week (see Bylaw 17.1.2-(a)), except during the following: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 10/10/14) (a) Participation during NCAA championships; (b) Participation between academic terms when classes are not in session or during the institution's preseason practice that occurs before the first day of classes; or (c) Participation during a week that includes an institution's official vacation period, provided classes are not in session during any portion of that week. (Revised: 10/10/14) 17.1.4.1.1 Exception -- Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor and Swimming and Diving. The required one calendar day off per defined week may apply individually to each student-athlete. (Adopted: 1/21/17) 17.1.4.1.2 Multisport Student-Athlete. All athletically related activities shall be prohibited during one calendar day per week for every student-athlete, regardless of the number of sports in which a student-athlete participates. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.4.2 Missed Class Time. A student-athlete shall not miss class for the following: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/11/11) (a) Practice activities in any segment; and (b) Competition in the nontraditional segment. 17.1.4.2.1 Exceptions. A student-athlete may miss class for practice activities in the following circumstances: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) When a team is traveling to an away-from-home contest and the practice is in conjunction with the contest; and (b) Student-athletes representing the host institution shall be permitted to miss class time for practice activities scheduled in conjunction with an NCAA championship. 17.1.4.3 In-Season Foreign Competition. A member institution may play one or more of its countable contests or dates of competition in one or more foreign countries on one trip during the prescribed playing season once every four years. Contests or dates of competition played in Canada and Mexico or on a certified foreign tour (see Bylaw 17.31), are not subject to this limitation. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.4.4 Nontraditional Segment Limitations for Baseball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. The nontraditional segment shall be subject to the following limitations: (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) All practice and competition shall be limited to a maximum of five weeks; 9/14/22

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(b) A maximum of 16 days of athletically related activity with not more than four days of athletically related activity in any one week shall be permitted; (c) Any athletically related activity (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) by any member of the applicable team shall constitute the use of a day; (d) One date of competition may occur and shall be counted as one of the 16 permissible days of athletically related activity; and (e) A maximum of eight hours of athletically related activity may occur on the one date of competition for all participants. Further, competition activity on the one date must be included in the eight-hour maximum and is also limited to the following:. (1) Baseball. Two regulation baseball games or 18 regulation innings (e.g., three outs per inning, three strike outs per out). (2) Field Hockey. Two regulation field hockey contests or 140 minutes of competition activity. (3) Men's and Women's Lacrosse. Two regulation lacrosse contests or 120 minutes of competition activity. (4) Men's and Women's Soccer. Two regulation soccer contests or 180 minutes of competition activity. (5) Softball. Three regulation softball games or 21 regulation innings (e.g., three outs per inning, three strikes per out). (6) Men’s and Women’s Volleyball. Three regulation matches or 15 regulation volleyball sets. 17.1.4.5 Standard Contest or Date of Competition Exemptions. 17.1.4.5.1 Annual Exemptions. The maximum number of contests or dates of competition during the traditional segment shall exclude the following (see Figure 17-1): (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (a) Conference Championship. Competition in one conference championship tournament (or the tournament used to determine the conference's automatic entry in the NCAA championship); (Adopted: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (b) Season-Ending Tournament. Competition in one season-ending tournament (e.g., NCAA championship, NAIA championship, NCCAA championship). A season-ending tournament is one that involves competition after the end of the regular season between teams that are not identified until the close of that regular season; and (Adopted: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (c) Exhibitions, Scrimmages or Joint Practices. Competition in up to two exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices against any opponent (see Bylaw 13.11.2.2 for competition against prospective student-athletes). (Adopted: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (d) Alumni Contest. An institution may exempt one contest or date of competition each year with an alumni team of the institution during any segment/period in all sports with the exception of football. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 17.1.4.5.2 Once-in-Three-Years Exemption -- Foreign Tour. The contests played on a foreign tour, provided the tour occurs only once in a three-year period and is conducted by the member institution in accordance with the procedures set forth in Bylaw 17.31. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.4.5.3 Once-in-Four-Years Exemption -- Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico. A maximum of four contests or dates of competition on a regular-season trip or a tournament, either against or under the sponsorship of an active member institution located in Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico, scheduled not more than once every four years by a member institution located outside of Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico. This limitation shall not apply to a regularseason conference contest between two members of the same NCAA member conference. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.1.5 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. Student-athletes and members of the coaching staff shall not engage in athletically related activities outside the institution's declared playing season per Bylaw 17.02.1.1, except as otherwise noted in this bylaw. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.5.1 Summer Practice. Practice that is organized or financially supported by a member institution shall be prohibited during the summer unless specifically authorized in the bylaws (e.g., foreign tour) or through official interpretations approved by the Management Council. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.5.2 Noncollegiate, Amateur Competition. (See Bylaw 14.7 for restrictions on outside competition.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 9/14/22

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17.1.5.2.1 Involvement of Coaching Staff. No member of the coaching staff of a member institution may be involved in any capacity (e.g., coach, official, player or league/team administrator) at any time (i.e., during the academic year, vacation periods and summer) with an outside team that involves any student-athlete with eligibility remaining from the institution's team except as provided under Bylaws 14.7.3 and 17.31. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.5.2.2 Olympic, Paralympic and National Team Development Program. There are no limits on the number of student-athletes from the same institution who may participate in Olympic, Paralympic and national team development programs. Such programs may also include a coach and student-athlete from the same institution, provided the program is conducted and administered by the national governing body. The national governing body shall be responsible for selecting the coaches who will be involved in coaching activities for the program. The national governing body or the selected coaches shall select the participants of the program. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.1.5.3 Sports Camps and Clinics and Other Athletics Events. There are no limits on the number of studentathletes who may be employed (e.g., as counselors) in the same camp, clinic or other athletics events (see Bylaw 13.11). Currently enrolled student-athletes may not participate in their institution's sports camps, clinics or other institutional athletics events as campers and competitors. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 5/31/17) 17.1.5.4 Other Competition. Coaching staff members may engage in coaching activities with a student-athlete during the student-athlete's participation in events listed in Bylaw 16.8.1.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.1.6 Waivers and Conditions of Participation. 17.1.6.1 Waivers for Extraordinary Personnel Losses. The Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may approve waivers to the length of the playing season (see Bylaw 17.1.1) by modifying the start of preseason practice (see Bylaw 17.1.2) for an institution that has suffered extraordinary personnel losses to its team due to accident or illness of a disastrous nature. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.6.2 Playing-Season Waiver. An institution with a nontraditional academic calendar may apply to the Management Council, or a committee designated by the Management Council to act for it, for a waiver of the general or sport-specific playing-season regulations; however, there shall be no waivers to extend an institution's playing season beyond the legislated maximum number of weeks. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.6.3 Use of Tobacco Products. 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 practice or competition (see Bylaw 11.1.5 for game personnel restrictions). (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.1.6.4 Mandatory Medical Examination. [#] Before participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities (or, in Division I, permissible voluntary summer conditioning or individual workouts, or permissible required summer athletic activities in basketball and football), student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of eligibility and students who are trying out for a team shall be required to undergo a medical examination or evaluation administered or supervised by a physician (e.g., family physician, team physician). A nurse practitioner whose medical licensure allows for health care practice independent of physician supervision may complete the medical examination without supervision by a physician. The examination or evaluation must be administered within six months before participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities. In following years, an updated history of the student-athlete's medical condition shall be administered by an institutional medical staff member (e.g., sports medicine staff, team physician) to determine if additional examinations (e.g., physical, cardiovascular, neurological) are required. The updated history must be administered within six months before the student-athlete's participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities for the applicable academic year. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 10/20/15, 10/26/15) 17.1.6.4.1 Confirmation of Sickle Cell Trait Status. An institution shall confirm the sickle cell trait status of student-athletes, before participation in intercollegiate athletics in one of the following manners: (Adopted: 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13 for all incoming [first year and transfers] student-athletes; 8/1/14 for all student-athletes.) (a) Documentation. The student-athlete may provide documented results of a sickle cell solubility test administered prior to participation; or (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Pending Documentation. A student-athlete who has taken a sickle cell solubility test but whose results are not yet confirmed, may participate provided the student-athlete engages in mandatory education as set forth in Bylaw 17.1.6.4.1.1 and receives appropriate precautions as set forth by the institution. (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22)

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17.1.6.4.1.1 Mandatory Sickle Cell Trait Status Education. Each student-athlete shall be provided education regarding sickle cell trait status. Student-athletes who have been tested, but do not have confirmed results documented, shall be provided additional education regarding the risks, impact and precautions associated with sickle cell trait. (Adopted: 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13 for all incoming [first year and transfers] student-athletes; 8/1/14 for all student-athletes., Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22)

17.2 Acrobatics and Tumbling. Regulations for computing the acrobatics and tumbling playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1. General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.2.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA Championship sports) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.5 Number of Dates of Competition. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.5.1 Maximum Limitations-Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in acrobatics and tumbling during the institution's acrobatics and tumbling traditional segment to 12 dates of competition, which may include not more than two tri-meets, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.3.5.3. Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshmen). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.5.2 Maximum Limitations-Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate each academic year in a maximum of 12 dates of competition during the institution's acrobatics and tumbling traditional segment, which may include not more than two tri-meets. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student-athlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.7 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.2.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.2.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.3 Baseball. Regulations for computing the baseball playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General PlayingSeason Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.3.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.3.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.3.3 First Contest and Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.3.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.3.5 Number of Contests and Dates of Competition. 17.3.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition in baseball during the institution's baseball playing season to a maximum of 40 contests (games, scrimmages and exhibitions) during the traditional segment, and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment, except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.3.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/20/06, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.3.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 40 baseball contests (games, scrimmages and exhibitions) during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment. This limitation includes those contests in which the student-athlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.3.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 9/14/22

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17.3.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.4 Basketball. 17.4.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.4.2 Preseason Practice. 17.4.2.1 On-Court Practice. A member institution shall not commence on-court preseason basketball practice sessions before October 15. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/92, 1/11/94, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01) 17.4.2.1.1 Permissible Conditioning Activities. Team conditioning or physical-fitness activities supervised by coaching staff members may be conducted on or off court but shall not begin before October 15. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/92, 1/16/93, 1/11/94) 17.4.2.1.2 Prohibited Activities. Before the start of on-court preseason basketball practice per Bylaw 17.4.2.1, members of the institution's coaching staff may not be involved in athletically related activities with one or more team members at any location (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1). (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/92, 1/11/94, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 17.4.2.1.2.1 Exception. Team promotional activities (e.g., autograph sessions, fan picture sessions, meeting with fans) per Bylaw 12.5.1 are permissible before the start of on-court preseason basketball practice per Bylaw 17.4.2.1, provided these promotional arrangements do not involve any of the practice activities prohibited under the provisions of Bylaw 17.4.2.1.2. (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 17.4.2.1.2.2 Exception -- Officiating Clinic. Before the start of on-court preseason basketball practice per Bylaw 17.4.2.1, student-athletes may observe an officiating clinic related to playing rules that is conducted by video conference, provided no student-athlete misses class time to observe the clinic. (Adopted: 1/9/96, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)

17.4.3 First Contest. A member institution shall not play its first contest (games, scrimmages and exhibitions) against outside competition in basketball before November 8, except as provided under Bylaw 17.4.3.1. When November 8 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday, a member institution may play its first contest on the Friday immediately preceding November 8. (Revised: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17, 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 17.4.3.1 Exceptions. An institution is permitted to conduct exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(c)] prior to the first permissible date for regular season competition. (Revised: 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.4.4 End of Playing Season. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the NCAA Basketball Championship. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.4.5 Number of Contests. 17.4.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition in basketball in any one year to a maximum of 25 contests (games and scrimmages), except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.4.5.3. Countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.4.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate each academic year in a maximum of 25 contests. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution, in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. Further, a student may participate each year in only one postseason basketball tournament as a member of the institution's varsity, junior varsity or freshman team. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92) 17.4.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.4.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) 17.4.6.1 Exception -- Wheelchair Basketball Game. It is permissible for members of an institution's basketball squad to compete in a wheelchair basketball game against an established wheelchair team after the close of the institution's regular basketball season, provided the squad members do not wear regular basketball uniforms, and there is no regular practice before the game. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

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17.5 Beach Volleyball, Women's. Regulations for computing the beach volleyball playing season set forth in Bylaw 17.1 (see Figure 17-1). (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15)

17.5.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 17.5.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 17.5.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 17.5.4 End of Regular Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 17.5.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.5.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in beach volleyball during the institution's beach volleyball playing season to 16 dates of competition except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaws 17.5.5.3. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15) 17.5.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate each academic year in a maximum of 16 dates of competition in beach volleyball. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student-athlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, Revised: 8/19/15) 17.5.5.3 Annual Exemptions. (See standard exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)

17.5.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)

17.6 Bowling, Women's. Regulations for computing the bowling playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96)

17.6.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.6.2 Preseason Practice. A member institution shall not commence practice sessions in bowling before October 1. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.6.3 First Date of Competition. A member institution shall not engage in its first date of competition in bowling before October 1. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.6.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.6.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.6.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition in bowling during the institution's bowling playing season to 32 dates of competition (games, scrimmages and exhibitions) except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.6.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.6.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in 32 dates of competition in bowling. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.6.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.6.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.7 Cross Country. Regulations for computing the cross country playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.7.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

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17.7.1.1 Track and Field Student-Athletes Participating in Cross Country. Track and field student-athletes listed as participants for cross country must participate fully in cross country practices. If student-athletes are practicing in track and field events unrelated to cross country, such practices must be counted in the institution's established segment in track and field. (Adopted: 1/10/92)

17.7.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.7.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) 17.7.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.7.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.7.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition to a maximum of nine dates of competition (games, scrimmages and exhibitions), except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.7.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of studentathletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.7.5.1.1 Exception -- Cross Country without Indoor or Outdoor Track and Field. An institution that sponsors men's or women's cross country but does not sponsor indoor or outdoor track and field shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition during the cross country playing season to nine dates of competition during the traditional segment and three dates of competition during the nontraditional segment. During the traditional segment, countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purposes of the countable date of competition limitations. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94) 17.7.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of nine cross country dates of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. 17.7.5.2.1 Exception -- Cross Country without Indoor or Outdoor Track and Field. An individual studentathlete who attends an institution that sponsors men's or women's cross country but does not sponsor indoor or outdoor track and field may participate during each academic year in nine dates of competition during the traditional segment in cross country and three dates of competition during the nontraditional segment. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94) 17.7.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.7.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.9 Fencing. Regulations for computing the fencing playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.9.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.9.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.9.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.9.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.9.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.9.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition in fencing during the permissible fencing playing season to a maximum of 11 dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.9.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required number of studentathletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition

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limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.9.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 11 dates of competition in fencing. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the studentathlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91) 17.9.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.9.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.10 Field Hockey. Regulations for computing the field hockey playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.10.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.10.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.10.3 First Contest or Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1). Additionally, an institution may play up to three field hockey scrimmages or exhibition games (which shall not count toward the institution's win-loss record) before the first regular scheduled contest, provided the scrimmages or exhibition games are conducted during the institution's declared playing season per Bylaw 17.10.1. (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) 17.10.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.10.5 Number of Contests and Dates of Competition. 17.10.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's field hockey playing season in any one year to 20 contests during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment, except for those contests or dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.10.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/20/06, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.10.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in a maximum of 20 field hockey contests during the traditional segment and one date of competition in field hockey during the nontraditional segment. This limitation includes those contests or dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) 17.10.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.10.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.11 Football. 17.11.1 Definitions: (Adopted: 6/15/21, Revised: 9/27/21, 1/22/22) 17.11.1.1 Prohibited Athletic Activities. In football, an institution shall not conduct prohibited athletic activities, as specified in the policies and procedures established and maintained by the Division III Football Committee and reviewed by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. (Adopted: 1/22/22) 17.11.1.2 Walk Through Session. A practice activity dedicated to reviewing plays and formations. During a walkthrough, it is permissible for student-athletes to simulate positioning and offensive and defensive alignments, provided no conditioning or contact activities occur. Further, it is not permissible for student-athletes to wear any protective equipment (e.g., helmet, shoulder pads) or use any equipment related to the sport, except footballs. (Adopted: 1/22/22) 17.11.1.3 Full Contact. Any contact that involves tackling to the ground. (Adopted: 1/22/22) 17.11.1.4 Thud Contact. Contact that occurs at a competitive speed but remains above the waist and players stay on their feet. (Adopted: 1/22/22)

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17.11.2 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.11.3 Preseason Practice. 17.11.3.1 First Practice Date. A member institution shall not commence official preseason football practice sessions for the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team earlier than 23 days before its first scheduled contest or before the Friday after the institution's first contest if the first contest is scheduled for Thursday of the opening weekend. (Revised: 1/10/89, 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/12/04, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, 1/26/19 effective 8/1/19) 17.11.3.2 Six-Day Acclimatization Period. Preseason practice shall begin with a six-day acclimatization period for both first-time participants (e.g., freshmen and transfers) and continuing student-athletes. All student-athletes, including those who arrive to preseason practice after the first day of practice, are required to undergo a six-day acclimatization period. The six-day acclimatization period shall be conducted as follows: (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 1/22/22) (a) Institutions may not conduct conditioning, speed, strength or agility tests before the start of the six-day acclimatization period. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 8/5/04, 1/22/22) (b) Institutions are permitted to conduct weight training activities during the six-day acclimatization period without counting those activities toward the maximum hour limitations for on-field practices; however, weight training activities may not be conducted during the required three hours of continuous recovery time between any sessions. (Adopted: 1/14/15, Revised: 1/22/22) (c) During the first day of the six-day acclimatization period, an institution may conduct either: (Adopted: 7/26/11, Revised: 1/22/22) (1) One on-field practice and one walk-through session (Bylaw 17.11.1.2), which shall be limited to a combined total of four hours per day with the practice session not to exceed three hours. Student-athletes must be provided with at least three hours of continuous recovery time between any sessions (e.g., on-field practice or walk-through). During the recovery time, student-athletes may not attend any meetings or engage in other athletically related activities (e.g., weight lifting); however, time spent receiving medical treatment and eating meals may be included as part of the recovery time; or (Revised: 8/10/11, 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, 1/14/15, 7/23/18, 1/22/22) (2) One on-field testing session (e.g., speed, conditioning or agility tests), not to exceed one hour in length, and one on-field practice, not to exceed two hours in length. The institution may also conduct a one-hour walk-through session per Bylaw 17.11.1.2. Student-athletes must be provided with at least three hours of continuous recovery time between any sessions (e.g., testing, on-field practice or walk-through). During the recovery time, studentathletes may not attend any meetings or engage in other athletically related activities (e.g., weight lifting); however, time spent receiving medical treatment and eating meals may be included as part of the recovery time. (Revised: 8/10/11, 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, 1/14/15, 7/23/18, 1/22/22) (d) During the remainder of the six-day period, participants shall not engage in more than one on-field practice, and one walk-through session (Bylaw 17.11.1.2), which shall be limited to a combined total of four hours per day with the practice session not to exceed three hours. Student-athletes must be provided with at least three hours of continuous recovery time between any sessions (e.g., on-field practice session or walk-through). During the recovery time, studentathletes may not attend any meetings or engage in other athletically related activities (e.g., weight lifting); however, time spent receiving medical treatment and eating meals may be included as part of the recovery time. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10, 7/26/11, 8/10/11, 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, 1/14/15, 7/23/18, 1/22/22) (e) During the first two days of the acclimatization period, helmets shall be the only piece of protective equipment studentathletes may wear during the on-field practice session and conditioning session (as opposed to the walk-through session). During the third, fourth and fifth days of the acclimatization period, helmets and shoulder pads shall be the only pieces of protective equipment student-athletes may wear during the on-field practice session. During the final onfield practice session of the six-day period, student-athletes may practice in full pads. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 7/26/11, 1/22/22) 17.11.3.3 Preseason Activities After Six-Day Acclimatization Period. The remaining preseason practice period shall be conducted as follows: (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 1/22/22) (a) General. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (1) Student-athletes shall not engage in more than one on-field practice and one walk-through session (Bylaw 17.11.1.2), which may be on-field and shall be limited to a combined total of four hours per day with the practice session not to exceed three hours. Otherwise multiple on-field practice sessions shall not be conducted on the same day. (Adopted: 1/22/22)

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(2) Student-athletes must be provided with at least three continuous hours of recovery time between any session. (e.g., on-field practice session or walk-through). During the recovery time, student-athletes may not attend any meetings or engage in other athletically related activities (e.g., weight lifting); however, time spent receiving medical treatment and eating meals may be included as part of the recovery time. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (3) All physical athletically related activity (e.g., on-field activity, weight lifting and conditioning) is prohibited during one calendar day per each defined week after the week including the acclimatization period (minimum of two days off prior to first contest) if classes are not in session during any portion of the defined week (See Bylaw 17.1.4.1 for day-off requirements when classes are in session). (Adopted: 1/22/22) (b) Protective Equipment Restrictions. Up to eight on-field practice sessions may be conducted in full pads (this includes the one allowable opportunity during the acclimatization period); (Adopted: 1/22/22) (c) Contact Restrictions. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (1) Full contact, per Bylaw 17.11.1.3, is only permitted during an on-field practice session in full pads; (Adopted: 1/22/22) (2) An institution shall not conduct more than two consecutive days of full contact (Bylaw 17.11.1.3) practices; (Adopted: 1/22/22) (3) An institution shall not conduct more than a total of 75 minutes of contact (Full and Thud – see bylaws 17.11.1.3 and 17.11.1.4) within any one on-field practice session. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (4) If an institution conducts one or two exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices prior to the first contest per 17.1.4.5.1(c), those day(s) count towards the permissible 8 days of full equipment and as a full contact day but the 75 minute limitation does not apply. (Adopted: 1/22/22)

17.11.4 Regular Season: (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, 1/22/22) 17.11.4.1 First Contest. A member institution shall not play its first contest (game) against outside competition in football before the Thursday preceding the weekend that is 11 weeks before the first round of the Division III Football Championship, except as provided in Bylaw 17.11.4.1.1. (Adopted: 1/22/22) 17.11.4.1.1 Exception. A member institution may conduct exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(c) before the first permissible contest date against an outside team. (Revised: 10/13/06, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) 17.11.4.2 Equipment. After the first contest there shall be no more than two practices per week in full pads. (Adopted: 1/22/22) 17.11.4.2.1 Exception. During the bye week an institution may conduct up to three practices in full pads. (Adopted: 1/22/22)

17.11.5 End of Playing Season. All practice and competition shall be completed by the conclusion of the Division III Football Championship. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/90, 1/10/91, 1/10/92, 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/31/18) 17.11.6 Number of Contests. 17.11.6.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total regular-season playing schedule against outside competition in football during the permissible football playing season in any one year to a maximum of 10 contests (games, exhibitions and scrimmages), except as provided under Bylaw 17.11.6.3. Countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.11.6.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 10 contests. This limitation includes those contests in which the student-athlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92) 17.11.6.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5). (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.11.7 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 10/22/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 8/5/04, 1/10/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.11.7.1 Exception. An institution is permitted to conduct conditioning and strength training sessions and limited skill instruction during a consecutive five-week period outside the playing season, as follows: (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 1/9/06, 1/11/08, 1/19/13, 1/22/22) 9/14/22

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(a) During this five-week period, the institution may conduct athletically related activity on a maximum of 16 days with not more than four days of athletically related activity in any one week. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (b) Any athletically related activity (per Bylaw 17.02.1.1) shall constitute the use of a day. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (c) Helmets may be worn on all 16 days. After the fourth practice day, an institution may conduct four of its remaining twelve days in helmets and shoulder pads. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (d) During helmet only days, skill instruction shall be limited to passing, catching and kicking-related drills. Such instruction may include offensive and defensive alignments, but may not involve contact. The use of footballs and hand shields are permitted. The use of hand shields shall be limited to one-on-one and two-on-two skill instruction. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (e) During the helmet and shoulder pads days, the use of equipment necessary for effective teaching of tackling and blocking is permitted. There shall be no full contact or 11 v. 11 contact drills, and the focus should be on teaching individuals appropriate blocking and tackling. (Adopted: 1/22/22) (f) No missed class time is permitted for these sessions; and (Adopted: 1/22/22) (g) The institution shall conclude all athletically related activities by the first date of final examinations for the regular academic year. (Adopted: 1/22/22)

17.12 Golf. Regulations for computing the golf playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.12.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93 effective 8/1/93, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.12.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.12.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.12.3.1 Exception. A member institution may conduct exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1 - (c)] before the first permissible contest date. (Adopted: 9/13/17)

17.12.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.12.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.12.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition to a maximum of 20 dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.12.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.12.5.1.1 Nonexempt Event Limitations. During the regular season, nonexempt events shall not exceed three days. (Adopted: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, 10/17/06) 17.12.5.1.2 Determination of Date of Competition. A member institution shall be considered to have used a date of competition in golf if one or more student-athletes participate on behalf of the institution on a particular date. 17.12.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 20 dates of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. 17.12.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.12.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.13 Gymnastics. Regulations for computing the gymnastics playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.13.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.13.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

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17.13.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.13.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.13.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.13.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible gymnastics playing season to a maximum of 13 dates of competition except for the dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.13.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of studentathletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.13.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 13 dates of competition in gymnastics. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with Bylaw 17.02.9, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93) 17.13.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5, except for Bylaw 17.1.4.5.3.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.13.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.14 Ice Hockey. Regulations for computing the ice hockey playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. Institutions that conduct women's ice hockey shall comply with the same playing and practice season legislation that currently exists for men's ice hockey. (See Figure 17-1) (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96)

17.14.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.14.2 Preseason Practice A member institution shall not commence on-ice practice sessions in ice hockey before the second Monday in October. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91 and 8/1/92, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 9/2/08, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16, 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 17.14.2.1 Exception -- Off-Ice Training. A member institution shall not commence off-ice practice sessions prior to the first Monday in October which must be included in the calculation of the 19-week playing season. (Adopted: 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16)

17.14.3 First Contest. A member institution shall not play its first contest (game, exhibition or scrimmage) against outside competition in ice hockey before the third Friday following the first permissible practice date, except as provided under Bylaw 17.14.3.2. (Revised: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/19/13, 7/23/13 effective 8/1/13, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 17.14.3.1 Five-Day Acclimatization Period. Each student-athlete (both first-time participants and continuing student-athletes) shall participate in five on-ice practices, conducted on separate dates, prior to participation in any outside competition including a regular contest, scrimmage, exhibition game or joint practice. An on-ice practice conducted on the same date as a regular contest, preseason scrimmage, exhibition game or joint practice is not countable toward the five-day acclimatization period. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.14.3.2 Exception. A member institution may conduct exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(c)] before the first permissible contest date provided the student-athletes participating have completed the fiveday acclimatization period (see Bylaw 17.14.3.1). (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.14.4 End of Playing Season. A member institution shall conclude all practice and competition (games, exhibitions and scrimmages) in ice hockey by the conclusion of the Division III Ice Hockey Championship game. (Revised: 9/2/08, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.14.5 Number of Contests. 17.14.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's ice hockey playing season to a maximum of 25 contests (games, exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practices), except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.14.5.3. Countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw

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17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13, 10/10/14) 17.14.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 25 contests. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03) 17.14.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.14.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.15 Lacrosse. Regulations for computing the lacrosse playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General PlayingSeason Regulations. (See Figure 17-1.)

17.15.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.15.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.15.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.15.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.15.5 Number and Dates of Competition. 17.15.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's lacrosse playing season to 17 dates of competition during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment, except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.15.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, 4/20/06, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.15.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in a maximum of 17 dates of competition during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) 17.15.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.15.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.16 Rifle. Regulations for computing the rifle playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.16.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.16.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.16.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 8/28/08 effective 8/1/09, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.16.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/13/10 effective 8/1/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.16.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.16.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible rifle playing season to a maximum of 13 dates of competition except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.16.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student9/14/22

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athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.16.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 13 dates of competition in rifle. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91) 17.16.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5, except for Bylaw 17.1.4.5.3.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.16.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.17 Rowing, Women's. Regulations for computing the rowing playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96)

17.17.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.17.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.17.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.17.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.17.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.17.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition in rowing during the institution's playing season to a maximum of 20 dates of competition (games, exhibitions and scrimmages), except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.17.5.3. Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.17.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 20 dates of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96) 17.17.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5, except for Bylaw 17.1.4.5.3.) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.17.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.18 Rugby, Women's. Regulations for computing the rugby playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Adopted: 1/8/05)

17.18.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Adopted: 1/8/05, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.18.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.18.3 First Contest. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) 17.18.4 End of Playing Season. (a) Traditional Segment. The conclusion of the national governing body championship. (b) Nontraditional Segment. [See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1-(b)-(2)]. (Revised: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.18.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.18.5.1 Maximum Limitations - Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in rugby during the institution's rugby playing season to 15 dates of competition (15-a-side and/or seven-a-side), except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.18.5.3. Countable date of competition

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limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13, 1/18/14) 17.18.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 15 dates of competition (15-a-side and/or seven-a-side) in women's rugby. This limitation includes those dates or competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with Bylaw 17.02.9, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution. (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.18.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5) (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.18.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Adopted: 1/8/05, Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.19 Skiing. Regulations for computing the skiing playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.19.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.19.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.19.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.19.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1). (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/13/10 effective 8/1/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.19.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.19.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible skiing playing season to a maximum of 16 dates of competition in Nordic skiing and 16 dates of competition in Alpine skiing, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.19.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.19.5.1.1 Skiing Meet. A skiing meet of not more than two days' duration shall be considered a date of competition. 17.19.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 16 dates of competition in Nordic skiing and 16 dates of competition in Alpine skiing. These limitations include those dates of competition in each skiing discipline in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05) 17.19.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaws 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

17.19.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.20 Soccer. Regulations for computing the soccer playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.20.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.20.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.20.3 First Contest or Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) Additionally, an institution may play up to three soccer scrimmages or exhibition games (which shall not count toward the institution's win-loss record) before the first scheduled contest, provided the scrimmages or exhibition games are conducted during the institution's declared playing season per Bylaw 17.20.1. (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) 9/14/22

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17.20.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.20.5 Number of Contests or Dates of Competition. 17.20.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's soccer playing season in any one year to a maximum of 20 contests during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment, except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.20.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/20/06, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.20.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 20 soccer contests during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) 17.20.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.20.5.3.1 Sport-Specific Exemptions. One preseason joint practice (may include competition), scrimmage or exhibition conducted during the preseason practice period per Bylaw 17.20.3. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)

17.20.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.21 Softball. Regulations for computing the softball playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1 General Playing-Season Regulations (see Figure 17-1). (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.21.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.21.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.21.3 First Contest or Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.21.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.21.5 Number and Dates of Competition. 17.21.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's softball playing season to a maximum of 40 contests (games, exhibitions and scrimmages) during the traditional segment, and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment, except for those contests excluded under Bylaw 17.21.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable contest limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purpose of the countable contest limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/20/06, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/16/13) 17.21.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 40 softball contests (games, exhibitions or scrimmages) during the traditional segment and one date of competition during the nontraditional segment. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 5/10/10, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.21.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.21.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.22 Swimming and Diving. Regulations for computing the swimming and diving playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Revised: 4/28/05)

17.22.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/28/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 9/14/22

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17.22.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91 and 8/1/92, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 4/28/05, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.22.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91 and 8/1/92, 1/11/94, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 4/28/05, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.22.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 4/28/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.22.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.22.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition to a maximum of 16 dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.22.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/28/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.22.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 16 dates of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. 17.22.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 2/24/03, 4/28/05, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.22.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.23 Tennis. Regulations for computing the tennis playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.23.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.23.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.23.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.23.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.4.1) (Revised: 7/20/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.23.5 Number of Contests and Dates of Competition. 17.23.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition to a maximum of 20 dates of competition, including not more than four individual singles and/or doubles tournaments that are counted as single dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.23.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.23.5.1.1 Dual Tennis Match. A dual tennis match in which head-to-head competition occurs between two collegiate institutions or between an intercollegiate team and an outside team shall count as one date of competition. 17.23.5.1.2 Individual Singles or Doubles Tournament Limitations -- Institutional. An individual singles or doubles tournament that does not include any team scoring or the recognition of a team champion shall count as a single date of competition (not to exceed the maximum number of tournaments noted in Bylaw 17.23.5.1) for those institutions that have three or more students competing therein, regardless of the number of days during which tournament competition takes place. 17.23.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 20 dates of competition, including not more than four individual singles and/or doubles tournaments that are counted as single dates of competition. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92) 17.23.5.2.1 Individual Singles or Doubles Tournament Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual singles or doubles tournament that does not include any team scoring or the recognition of a team champion shall

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count as a single date of competition (in not more than four tournaments) for the participating individuals, regardless of the number of days during which tournament competition takes place. 17.23.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.23.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.23.6.1 Exception -- Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). An institutional coaching staff member may engage in coaching activities with a student-athlete for practice and for participation in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) even if the event falls outside the defined playing season, provided the student-athlete has qualified for the event. (Adopted: 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, Revised: 5/19/17)

17.24 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor. Regulations for computing the indoor/outdoor track and field playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.24.1 Length of Playing Season. The length of an institution's playing season in indoor and outdoor track and field shall be limited to the following: (Revised: 1/11/89 effective 8/1/89, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (a) An institution that sponsors only indoor or outdoor track and field (but not both) shall be limited to a maximum playing season of 19 weeks. (b) An institution that sponsors both indoor and outdoor track and field shall be limited to a maximum playing season of 24 weeks, which may not be divided into segments (i.e., traditional and nontraditional). The weeks of the playing season shall be conducted consecutively and in accordance with Bylaw 17.1.2. 17.24.1.1 Cross Country/Track and Field Participants. Track and field student-athletes listed as participants for cross country must participate fully in cross country practices. If student-athletes are practicing in track and field events unrelated to cross country, such practice must be counted in the institution's established segment in track and field. (Adopted: 1/10/92)

17.24.2 Preseason Practice. (For indoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1 for winter NCAA championship sports; for outdoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.24.3 First Contest or Date of Competition. (For indoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1; for outdoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.24.4 End of Playing Season. (For indoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1; for outdoor track and field, see Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.24.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.24.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible indoor/outdoor track and field playing season to a maximum of 18 dates of competition. These limitations do not include those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.24.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 7/15/11, 1/16/13) 17.24.5.1.1 Two-Day Meets. An institution may count a maximum of four two-day meets each as a single date of competition. The institution may select either day of a two-day meet as the day on which to count the single date of competition. Participation at a separate event on either day shall be counted, as follows: (Adopted: 7/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) If the institution participates in a separate event on the selected day, it is not required to count an additional date of competition. (b) If the institution participates in a separate event on the day not selected, the institution is required to count an additional date of competition only if the total number of student-athletes participating in the separate event equals or exceeds the minimum participants requirement in Bylaw 20.11.3.8. 17.24.5.1.1.1 Competition that Exceeds Two Days. An institution that participates in a meet that exceeds two days in duration may count the first two days of competition as one of the four two-day meets that each count as a single date of competition but must count any additional days as separate dates of competition. Such multiday events shall count toward the four two-day events that may count as a single date of competition. The institution may select either of the first two days of such a meet as the day on which to count the single date of

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competition. Participation at a separate event on either day shall be counted as follows: (Adopted: 7/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (a) If the institution participates in a separate event on the selected day, it is not required to count an additional date of competition. (b) If the institution participates in a separate event on the day not selected, the institution is required to count an additional date of competition only if the total number of student-athletes participating in the separate event equals or exceeds the minimum participants requirement in Bylaw 20.11.3.8. 17.24.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 18 dates of competition in indoor/outdoor track and field combined (which may include not more than four multi-day events that shall each count as a single date of competition). This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) 17.24.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 2/24/03, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.24.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.25 Triathlon, Women's. Regulations for computing the triathlon playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1. (See Figure 17-1.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

17.25.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.25.2 Preseason Practice. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.25.3 First Date of Competition. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.25.4 End of Regular Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.25.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.25.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in triathlon during the institution's triathlon playing season to six dates of competition except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.25.5.3. Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, Revised: 6/19/14) 17.25.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. A student-athlete may participate each academic year in a maximum of six dates of competition in triathlon. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the studentathlete represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 17.25.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

17.25.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5.) (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14)

17.26 Volleyball. Regulations for computing the volleyball playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General PlayingSeason Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.26.1 Length of Playing Season. (a) Men. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

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(b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 1/11/94, 6/19/08, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15, 9/14/17)

17.26.4 End of Playing Season. (a) Men. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.26.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.26.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional -- Men and Women. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's volleyball playing season to a maximum of 22 dates of competition during the traditional segment and one during the nontraditional segment, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.26.5.3. During the traditional segment, countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). During the nontraditional segment all teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman) shall be treated as one team for purposes of the countable date of competition limitations. For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 1/16/13) 17.26.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete -- Men and Women. A student-athlete may participate each academic year in a maximum of 22 dates of competition during the traditional segment and one during the nontraditional segment in volleyball. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.26.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.26.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27 Water Polo. Regulations for computing the men's and women's water polo playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96)

17.27.1 Length of Playing Season. (a) Men. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1 for fall NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3 for spring NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27.2 Preseason Practice. (a) Men. A member institution shall not commence practice sessions in men's water polo before the date that permits a maximum of 21 permissible units in the preseason practice formula (see Bylaw 17.02.12.2.5) before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 11/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/12/99, 5/4/09, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27.3 First Date of Competition. (a) Men. A member institution shall not engage in its first date of competition (game, exhibition or scrimmage) against outside competition in men's water polo before the first Saturday in September. An institution may conduct exempted exhibitions, scrimmages or joint practice [see Bylaw 17.1.4.5.1-(c) before the first Saturday in September. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27.4 End of Playing Season. (a) Men. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.1.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) Women. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.3.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.27.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the institution's water polo playing season to 21 dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.27.5.3. Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13)

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17.27.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 21 dates of competition in water polo. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution in accordance with Bylaw 17.02.9, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.27.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.27.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/12/99, 4/13/10 effective 8/1/10, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.28 Wrestling, Women's Regulations for computing the women's wrestling playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.28.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.2 Preseason Practice. A member institution shall not commence practice sessions in women's wrestling before October 10. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.3 First Date of Competition. A member institution shall not engage in its first date of competition (match, exhibition or scrimmage) against outside competition in women's wrestling before November 1. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.5 Number of Dates of Competition. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.5.1 Maximum Limitations-Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible women's wrestling season to a maximum of 16 dates of competition, which may include not more than two two-day meets that shall each count as a single date of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.28.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.5.2 Maximum Limitations-Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 16 dates of competition in women's wrestling, which may include not more than two two-day meets that shall count as a single date of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshmen team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.7 and 17.02.9 (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 17.28.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.28.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5.) (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20)

17.29 Wrestling, Men's. Regulations for computing the men's wrestling playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1, General Playing-Season Regulations. (See Figure 17-1)

17.29.1 Length of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2 for winter NCAA championship sports.) (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.29.2 Preseason Practice. A member institution shall not commence practice sessions in men's wrestling before October 10. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91 and 8/1/92, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 3/30/12) 17.29.3 First Date of Competition. A member institution shall not engage in its first date of competition (match, exhibition or scrimmage) against outside competition in men's wrestling before November 1. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91 and 8/1/92, 1/11/94, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/20/10, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 3/30/12, 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12) 17.29.4 End of Playing Season. (See Bylaw 17.1.1.3.2.1) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11) 17.29.5 Number of Dates of Competition. 17.29.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against outside competition during the permissible men's wrestling playing season to a maximum of 16 dates of competition, which may include not more than two two-day meets that shall each count as a single date of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaw 17.29.5.3 (see Bylaw 17.02.6.1 for required minimum number of student-athletes and Bylaw 20.11.3.8 for minimum contests and participants requirements). Countable date of competition limitations 9/14/22

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apply separately to multiple teams (e.g., varsity, subvarsity and freshman). For in-season foreign competition, see Bylaw 17.1.4.3. (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, 1/16/13) 17.29.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in a maximum of 16 dates of competition in men's wrestling, which may include not more than two two-day meets that shall each count as a single date of competition. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution, including competition as a member of the varsity, subvarsity or freshman team of the institution in accordance with Bylaws 17.02.4 and 17.02.9. 17.29.5.3 Exemptions. (See Standard Exemptions set forth in Bylaw 17.1.4.5.) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.29.6 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities. (See Bylaw 17.1.5) (Revised: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11)

17.30 Exceptions for Member Institutions Located in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. 17.30.1 Alaska/Hawaii, Additional Football Contest. Member institutions located in Alaska and Hawaii shall be permitted to exceed, by one, the maximum number of football contests permitted under Bylaw 17.11.6.1 but otherwise shall conform to the same maximum number of contests and dates of competition permitted other members of the Association.

17.31 Foreign Tours. 17.31.1 Institutionally Certified Tours. A member institution may participate in competition in any sport on foreign tours. The institution must certify in writing that the conditions set forth in this section are met and must maintain the certification on file in the athletics department. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/13/10) 17.31.1.1 Contest Exclusions. Any contest(s) or date(s) of competition played on a certified foreign tour shall be excluded from the limitations set forth in this bylaw. 17.31.1.2 Tour to U.S. Territory or Commonwealth. A tour to a U.S. commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) or a U.S. territory (e.g., Virgin Islands) is not considered a foreign tour. 17.31.1.3 Timing of Tour. The tour shall be scheduled during the summer-vacation period between the institution's spring and fall terms or during any other vacation period published in the institution's official catalog. All travel to and from the foreign country must take place during such a vacation period. However, if the team crosses the international date line during the tour, the change of date will be disregarded and the equivalent time as measured in the United States will be used to determine the institution's vacation period. (Revised: 10/18/89) 17.31.1.4 Time Lapse Between Tours. An institution shall not engage in a foreign tour in each sport more than once every three years. Participation during the summer is counted in the previous academic year. (Revised: 1/11/89) 17.31.1.5 Eligibility of Student-Athletes. The eligibility of student-athletes on the tour shall be governed by the following (see Bylaw 14.2.4.7): (a) If the tour takes place during the summer, the student-athletes shall have been eligible for intercollegiate competition during the previous academic year or shall have been enrolled at the institution as a full-time student during the previous academic year and have established by the beginning of the tour that they are eligible for competition the academic year immediately after the tour; or (Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 4/20/21) (b) If the tour takes place after the academic year has started, the student-athletes shall be regularly enrolled in the institution and eligible for intercollegiate competition. 17.31.1.5.1 Incoming-Student Participation. It is permissible for an eligible incoming student-athlete to represent the institution only on a foreign tour that begins after the permissible starting practice date in the sport involved or after the first day of classes of their first regular term at the institution. (Revised: 4/20/21) 17.31.1.5.1.1 Practice Session Participation. It is permissible for an eligible incoming student-athlete to participate in practice sessions conducted in preparation for a foreign tour only if the foreign-tour practice sessions begin after the permissible starting practice date in the involved sport or after the first day of classes of their first regular term at the institution. (Adopted: 1/9/06, Revised: 4/20/21) 17.31.1.6 Practice Limitation. Not more than 10 days of practice are permitted before departure. The 10 days of practice are not required to occur on consecutive days, provided extenuating circumstances exist (e.g., final exams, convocation, summer class schedules, summer employment, etc.) that affect the institution's ability to conduct 10 days of practice in the 10 days immediately before departure and all practice days are conducted during the 20 calendar days immediately before the foreign tour departure date. Only student-athletes who will accompany the team on the foreign tour are permitted to participate in the 10 practice days (see Bylaw 17.1.5.1). (Revised: 10/18/04, 1/10/05, 1/9/06, 10/20/06) 9/14/22

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17.31.1.7 Maximum Number of Contests/Competition Dates. A team shall be limited to a maximum of three football games, 10 basketball games or 10 contests or dates of competition in any other sport during and as part of the tour. (Revised: 1/10/91) 17.31.1.8 Opponents. The team shall not compete during the tour against other American teams (colleges or other U.S. teams) other than teams composed of U.S. armed forces personnel stationed at U.S. military bases in foreign countries. 17.31.1.8.1 Exception -- Women's Rowing. It is permissible for rowing teams representing NCAA member institutions to compete against each other as part of the Henley Royal Regatta. (Adopted: 1/11/00) 17.31.1.9 Expenses. (See Bylaw 16.8.1.2) 17.31.1.9.1 Per Diem. An institution may provide a student-athlete $30 cash per day to cover unitemized incidental expenses incurred in connection with a foreign tour. This expense allowance may be provided for each day of the tour, to a maximum of 21 days. (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 7/24/19) 17.31.1.9.2 Post-Tour Stay. An institution may not provide transportation expenses to return home for a studentathlete who remains in the foreign country after the foreign tour is completed. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 17.31.1.9.3 Passports. An institution may purchase passports for its student-athletes that are required for travel in connection with a foreign tour, and student-athletes may retain ownership of such passports. The institution also may provide student-athletes with reasonable local transportation to obtain such passports. (Adopted: 1/10/05)

17.31.2 Sanctioned Outside-Team Tours. An outside team that includes student-athletes from more than one member institution may participate in international competition in any sport on a foreign tour. However, any such outside team that includes more than the following number of student-athletes from the same member institution must be certified by the institution in accordance with procedures set forth in Bylaw 17.31. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/9/06, 1/17/09) Baseball Basketball Cross Country Fencing Field Hockey Football Golf (Adopted: 1/12/11)

4 Gymnastics 2 Ice Hockey 2 Lacrosse 4 Rifle 5 Women's Rowing 5 Skiing 2 Soccer

2 Softball 4 Swimming and Diving 5 Tennis 2 Track and Field 4 Volleyball 4 Water Polo 4 Wrestling

4 5 2 7 2 4 5

17.31.2.1 Institutional Foreign-Tour Limitations. A member institution shall be charged with its foreign-tour opportunity in a sport and its once-in-three-years limitation if the institution is represented by more than the number of student-athletes specified under Bylaw 17.31.2 on an outside team participating in a foreign tour in that sport. (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/17/09)

17.32 Playing Rules. Member institutions shall conduct all of their intercollegiate competition in accordance with the playing rules of the Association in all sports for which the NCAA develops playing rules. It is not mandatory that those rules be used in institutional scrimmages, exhibitions or other forms of practice with outside competition. (Revised: 4/17/12 effective 8/1/12)

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Acrobatic and Tumbling

Baseball

Basketball

Preseason Practice 17._.2 TS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. NTS September 7 or first day of classes TS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. NTS September 7 or first day of classes. October 15.

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 12 DOC, including not more than two trimeets.

First Date of Competition 17._.3 TS – September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

End of Regular Season 17._.4 TS - Conclusion of national governing body championship.

NTS - No competition permitted.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of fall final exam period. *

TS – September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

TS - Conclusion of the Division III Baseball Championship.

NTS - September 7 or first day of classes.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of fall final exam period. *

November 8, or the preceding Friday if November 8 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.

Conclusion of Division III Basketball Championship.

25 CON

TS—40 CON NTS—1 DOC1

Beach Volleyball

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Conclusion of the NCAA championship.

16 DOC

Bowling, Women’s

October 1.

October 1.

Conclusion of the NCAA championship#

32 DOC

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Cross Country

Preseason Practice 17._.2 TS – Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition.

NTS - February 1.

Fencing

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Field Hockey

TS - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition. NTS - February 1.

Football

23-days before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition (per Bylaw 17.10.2.1).

First Date of Competition 17._.3 TS – September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, except exempted scrimmages, exhibitions and joint practices are permitted prior to first regular season CON or DOC. NTS - February 1. September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

TS - September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. May play up to three scrimmages or exhibitions before the first regular scheduled contest. NTS - February 1. The Thursday preceding the weekend that is 11 weeks before the first round of the Division III Football Championship

End of Regular Season 17._.4 TS - Conclusion of the Division III Cross Country Championships.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period. *

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 9 DOC

NTS - Three DOC, if institution does not sponsor track and field.

Conclusion of the NCAA championship.#

11 DOC

TS - Conclusion of the Division III Field Hockey Championship.

TS - 20 CON NTS - 1 DOC1

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period. *

Conclusion of the Division III Football Championship.

10 CON

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Golf

Preseason Practice 17._.2 Fall - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first permissible date of competition. Spring January 15.

First Date of Competition 17._.3 Fall - September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, or the first day of classes, whichever is earlier.

Gymnastics

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Spring - January 15. September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Ice Hockey

On-ice training the second Monday in October.

End of Regular Season 17._.4 Fall - Five weekdays before the start of the fall final exam period.

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 20 DOC

Spring Conclusion of NCAA Division III Golf Championships

Conclusion of National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships#

13 DOC

The third Friday following the first permissible practice date.

Conclusion of Division III Ice Hockey Championship.

25 CON

TS - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

TS - Conclusion of Division III Lacrosse Championship.

TS - 17 DOC

NTS - September 7 or first day of classes.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of fall final exam period. *

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Conclusion of the NCAA championship.#

Off-ice training the first Monday in October.

Lacrosse

TS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. NTS September 7 or first day of classes.

Rifle

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

NTS - 1 DOC1

13 DOC

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Rowing, Women’s

Preseason Practice 17._.2 Fall - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first permissible date of competition.

First Date of Competition 17._.3 Fall - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Spring - January 15.

Spring January 15. Rugby, Women’s

TS - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition. NTS - February 1.

TS - September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, except exempted scrimmages, exhibitions and joint practices are permitted prior to first regular season CON or DOC.

End of Regular Season 17._.4 Fall - Five weekdays before the start of the fall final exam period.*

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 20 DOC

Spring Conclusion of NCAA Division III Rowing Championships

TS - Conclusion of national governing body championship.

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

15 DOC

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period. *

NTS - February 1 Skiing

Soccer

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Conclusion of the NCAA championship.#

16 DOC - Nordic skiing

TS - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition.

TS - September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. May play up to three scrimmages or exhibition games prior to the first regular scheduled contest.

TS - Conclusion of Division III Soccer Championship.

TS - 20 CON

NTS - February 1.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period. *

16 DOC - Alpine skiing

NTS - 1 DOC1

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

NTS - February 1 See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Preseason Practice 17._.2 TS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. NTS September 7 or first day of classes. September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Fall - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first permissible date of competition. Spring January 15.

Track and Field

Triathlon, Women’s

TS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. NTS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Applies to institutions who only sponsor outdoor track and field. TS - Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition. NTS - February 1

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 TS - 40 CON

First Date of Competition 17._.3 TS - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

End of Regular Season 17._.4 TS - Conclusion of Division III Softball Championship.

NTS - September 7 or first day of classes.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of fall final exam period. *

September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Conclusion of Division III Swimming and Diving Championship#

16 DOC

Fall - September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, or the first day of classes, whichever is earlier.

Fall - Five weekdays before the start of the fall final exam period.*

20 DOC, including not more than four individual singles/ doubles tournaments that are counted as single dates of competition.

Spring - January 15. TS - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term.

Spring Conclusion of NCAA Division III Tennis Championships

TS - Conclusion of Division III Track and Field Championships.

NTS - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Applies to institutions who only sponsor outdoor track and field.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period. * Applies to institutions who only sponsor outdoor track and field.

TS - September 1 of the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.

TS - Conclusion of national governing body championship.

NTS - February 1.

NTS - Five weekdays before start of final exam period.*

NTS - 1 DOC

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

18 DOC, including not more than four two- day meets that are counted as single dates of competition.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

6 DOC.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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FIGURE17-1—Playing and Practice Seasons Chart

*See Bylaw 17 for standard legislative provisions that apply to all sports. LEGEND: TS—traditional segment, NTS—nontraditional segment, DOC—date(s) of competition, CON—contest(s), NGB— National Governing Body Sport Volleyball

Preseason Practice 17._.2 Women TS Date that permits 16 units in the preseason practice formula before the first scheduled intercollegiate competition.

Men TS and NTS September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Women NTS February 1.

Water Polo

Women TS and NTS— September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Men TS – Date that permits 21 practice opportunities before the first intercollegiate competition.

Wrestling, Men's

Wrestling, Women's

First Date of Competition 17._.3 Women TS September 1 or preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, except exempted scrimmages, exhibitions and joint practices are permitted prior to first regular season CON or DOC

End of Regular Season 17._.4 Men’s and Women’s TS Conclusion of Division III Volleyball Championship.

Number of Dates of Competition/Contests 17._.5 TS - 22 DOC NTS - 1 DOC1

Men NTS - Five weekdays before start of fall final exam period.

Contest Exemption Standard Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Women NTS Five weekdays before start of final exam period.

Men TS and NTS - September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Women NTS February 1. Women— September 7 or first day of classes for fall term. Men TS – First Saturday in September.

Women— Conclusion of National Collegiate Women’s Water Polo Championship.

21 DOC

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices. Alumni Contest Conference Championship Foreign Tour (once in three years) Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico (once in four years) Season-Ending Tournament Up to two exhibitions, scrimmages, or joint practices.

Men - Conclusion of National Collegiate Men’s Water Polo Championship.

Men NTS February 1. October 10.

November 1.

Conclusion of Division III Wrestling Championship#

16 DOC, including not more than two two-day meets that are counted as single dates of competition.

October 10.

November 1.

Conclusion of Division III Wrestling Championship#

16 DOC, including not more than two two-day meets that are counted as single dates of competition.

See Bylaw 17.1.4.4 for limits on athletically related activities and competition-specific limits on one date of competition in a nontraditional segment * Five-weekday limitation applies to any regular academic term # An institution may continue practice and competition beyond the NCAA championship provided it is within 19 weeks limitation and completed not later than five weekdays before the first day of the institution’s final examinations for the regular academic year. If an institution’s academic year concludes with a nonregular academic term (e.g., May term), then all practice and competition shall be completed not later than the first day of final examinations for that nonregular academic term. [See Bylaws 17.1.2-(c) and (d) regarding holiday, vacation, and final examination periods.] 1

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BYLAWS, ARTICLE 18

Championships. 18.01 General Principles. 18.01.1 Purpose of NCAA Championships. NCAA championships are intended to provide national-level competition among the best eligible student-athletes and teams of member institutions, with consideration also for approved regional structures for certain championships. 18.01.2 Postseason Competition Not Sponsored by a Collegiate Entity. Competition by member institutions in postseason contests that are not sponsored, promoted, managed and controlled by a collegiate entity shall conform to the requirements set forth in this article and all other applicable legislation of the Association, which may include penalties for violations of these requirements by sponsoring agencies.

18.02 Definitions and Applications. 18.02.1 Championships. 18.02.1.1 National Collegiate Championship. A National Collegiate Championship for a particular sport is postseason competition conducted by the Association for eligible student-athletes and teams of active member institutions to determine the NCAA champion in that sport for all divisions that do not have a separate division championship in that sport. A National Collegiate Championship is established or continued in accordance with the criteria set forth in Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4. 18.02.1.2 Division Championship. A division championship for a particular sport is postseason competition conducted by the Association for eligible student-athletes or teams of active member institutions to determine the division champion in that sport. A division championship is established or continued in accordance with the criteria set forth in Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4.

18.02.2 Mixed Team. A mixed team is a varsity intercollegiate sports team on which at least one individual of each gender competes (see Bylaw 18.2.8.3). (Revised: 1/11/94) 18.02.3 Open Date. An open date is a regular weekend playing date before the end of an institution's regular football schedule on which an institution is not playing a game, or a date approved by the Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, to enable an institution to assist financially in meeting an unforeseen hardship situation resulting directly from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities.

18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct of Championships. All NCAA championships shall be conducted in accordance with this bylaw and the policies and procedures established by the Championships Committee, the Management Council, the Presidents Council and/or the Board of Governors, which shall establish and revise the policies and procedures governing the administration of NCAA championships, including selection processes, formats and distribution of revenues to participating institutions. NCAA championships shall be under the control, direction and supervision of the appropriate sports committees, subject to the requirements, standards and conditions prescribed in Bylaw 31. (Revised: 1/10/91, 8/22/07, 2/10/15)

18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships. The establishment or continuation of an NCAA championship in a given sport shall be determined on the basis of the requirements in the following bylaws, with sponsorship of a sport based on the Association's records as of September 30 each year.

18.2.1 National Collegiate Championship. A National Collegiate Championship for which any active member in good standing is eligible (per Bylaw 20.8) may be established by action of all three divisions acting through each division's governance structure, subject to the requirements, standards and conditions regarding the required number of members sponsoring the sport as prescribed in this bylaw. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 18.2.2 Division Championship. A division championship in a particular sport may be established by a majority vote of all members of that division present and voting at an annual Convention subject to the requirements, standards and conditions regarding the required number of members sponsoring the sport as prescribed in this bylaw. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 18.2.3 Championships Existing during 1993-94. A National Collegiate Championship or a division championship that existed during the 1993-94 academic year may be continued if at least 40 member institutions sponsor the sport. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)

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18.2.3.1 National Collegiate and Division Championship in Same Sport. If a National Collegiate Championship and a division championship exist in the same sport, sponsorship of the sport in the division in which the division championship is conducted shall not count toward the minimum sponsorship number for the National Collegiate Championship. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)

18.2.4 Minimum Sponsorship for Championships. 18.2.4.1 Men's Sports. A National Collegiate Championship or a division championship may be established in a men's sport if at least 50 institutions sponsor the sport. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, Revised: 10/20/08) 18.2.4.2 Women's Sports. A National Collegiate Championship or a division championship may be established in a women's sport if at least 40 institutions sponsor the sport. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, Revised: 1/13/98 effective 8/1/98, 1/12/99, 1/13/03, 10/20/08) 18.2.4.2.1 Exception -- Establishment of Division III Championship. A Division III championship in an emerging women's team sport may be sponsored if at least 28 institutions sponsor the sport. (Adopted: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, Revised: 11/11/19) 18.2.4.3 Sponsorship Criteria. 18.2.4.3.1 Minimum Period. In men's sports, the applicable minimum sponsorship number must exist for two consecutive academic years in order for a championship to be established. Legislation to establish the championship may be proposed during the second year in which the minimum sponsorship number exists. In women's sports, the applicable minimum sponsorship number must exist for one academic year in order for a championship to be established. Legislation to establish the championship may be proposed during the year in which the minimum sponsorship number exists. Varsity sports sponsored before August 1, 1994, shall count toward the applicable minimum-year sponsorship requirement. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94, Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 18.2.4.3.2 National Collegiate and Division Championship in Same Sport. If a National Collegiate Championship and a division championship exist in the same sport, sponsorship of the sport in the division in which the division championship is conducted shall not count toward the minimum sponsorship number for the National Collegiate Championship. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)

18.2.5 Establishment of Single Championship in Sport. If only one championship is established or continued in accordance with Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4, it shall be a National Collegiate Championship for which any active member institution in good standing can be eligible. 18.2.6 Establishment of Two Championships in Sport. If a National Collegiate Championship and one division championship exist in the same sport, only the members of the division sponsoring the division championship may participate in the division championship, and that division's membership may not participate in the National Collegiate Championship in that sport. 18.2.7 Establishment of Three Championships in Sport. If a National Collegiate Championship and two division championships exist in the same sport, the National Collegiate Championship automatically shall become a division championship for the remaining division that does not sponsor a division championship in that sport. 18.2.8 Determination of Sponsorship Requirements. 18.2.8.1 Single-Gender Athletics Programs. For purposes of meeting the required minimums set forth in Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4, member institutions sponsoring no varsity intercollegiate athletics programs for men shall not be included in making calculations concerning men's championships, and member institutions sponsoring no varsity intercollegiate athletics programs for women shall not be included in making calculations concerning women's championships. 18.2.8.2 Separate Men's and Women's Teams, Same Sport. For purposes of meeting the required minimums set forth in Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4 for a combined men's and women's championship, separate varsity intercollegiate men's and women's teams in the same sport at a member institution shall be counted separately. 18.2.8.3 Mixed Team. For purposes of meeting the required minimums set forth in Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4, a mixed team (as defined in Bylaw 18.02.2) shall be counted as one team. A mixed team shall count toward the minimumsponsorship percentage for men's championships.

18.2.9 Subdivision Requirements. If a division subdivides for the administration of a sport, resulting in less than the applicable minimum number of the division's active members sponsoring the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis in that subdivision, the subdivision shall meet the requirement within three years of the date the subdivision was created. It may establish and conduct a championship in the interim. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)

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18.2.10 Failure to Meet Minimum Sponsorship Requirements. A championship shall be discontinued automatically at the conclusion of the academic year in which it falls below the applicable minimum sponsorship number set forth in Bylaw 18.2.3 or 18.2.4. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94) 18.2.10.1 Exception -- Olympic or Paralympic Sports. A National Collegiate Championship or a division championship in any Olympic or Paralympic sport shall be exempt from the minimum-sponsorship-percentage requirements of Bylaws 18.2.3 and 18.2.4. The membership may adopt specific legislation to discontinue the championship in an Olympic or Paralympic sport. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 12/5/06, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

18.3 Current Championships. The Association currently administers 90 national championships. Eleven are National Collegiate Championships. Additionally, there are 26 Division I championships, 25 Division II championships and 28 Division III championships (see Bylaw 31.02.2 for information about the classification and terminology of championships and see Bylaw 18.2.1 for the voting requirements for the establishment of a new championship). The current championships are as follows: (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/92, 1/9/96, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)

18.3.1 National Collegiate Championship (11). [#] Men (3) Men and Women (3) Women (5) Gymnastics Fencing Beach Volleyball Volleyball (Divisions I and Rifle Bowling II) Water Polo Skiing Gymnastics Ice Hockey (Divisions I and II) Water Polo (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 1/17/15, 8/1/15, 8/19/15)

18.3.2 Division III Championships. Men (14) Women (14) Baseball Basketball Basketball Cross Country Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Golf Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Soccer Swimming and Diving Softball Tennis Swimming and Diving Indoor Track and Field Tennis Outdoor Track and Field Indoor Track and Field Volleyball Outdoor Track and Field Wrestling Volleyball (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 1/8/01, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11)

18.4 Eligibility for Championships. 18.4.1 Student-Athlete Eligibility. To be eligible for NCAA championships, a student-athlete shall meet all applicable individual-eligibility requirements set forth in NCAA legislation. The general and academic eligibility requirements are set forth in detail in Bylaw 14. 18.4.1.1 Institution's Responsibility. It is the responsibility of an institution to withhold from all intercollegiate competition a student-athlete who is ineligible under any NCAA legislation as set forth in Bylaw 14.10.1. 18.4.1.2 Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement Authority. The Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement shall have initial authority to determine all matters pertaining to the eligibility of student-athletes competing 9/14/22

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in the various NCAA championships and to act upon all appeals concerning the eligibility of student-athletes submitted by member institutions (see Bylaw 14.12). 18.4.1.3 Protest of Eligibility Status. If a student-athlete has been certified by the institution as eligible to compete in an NCAA championship and the student-athlete's eligibility is protested, the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement shall not rule on such a protest received during the period beginning 24 hours before the event and ending with the conclusion of the event (see Bylaw 31.2.2.2 regarding protests received during a break in the continuity of a championship). 18.4.1.4 Amateur-Status Certification. If requested by the Championships Committee, the student-athlete shall certify their amateur standing under the provisions of Bylaw 12 by signing an affidavit that is administered by the chair of the games committee and taken on a form prescribed by the Championships Committee. (Revised: 4/20/21) 18.4.1.5 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class, as set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3.1 , shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition in accordance with the ineligibility provisions in this bylaw. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14 for any NCAA drug test administered on or after 8/1/14, 6/19/14, 9/26/16) 18.4.1.5.1 Penalty -- Banned Drug Classes Other Than Cannabinoids and Narcotics. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids and narcotics (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors), shall be charged with the loss of one season of participation in all sports, in addition to the use of a season of participation, pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.4.1, during the same academic year. The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time period ending one calendar year (i.e., 365 days) after the collection of the student-athlete's positive drug-test specimen and until they test negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors). (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/16/93, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/8/01, 4/15/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 10/18/04 effective 8/1/05, 6/3/05, 6/9/05, 7/24/07, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14 for any NCAA drug test administered on or after 8/1/14, 10/21/14, 2/10/15, 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16 for all drug tests administered on or after 8/1/16, 9/26/16, 1/26/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19, 4/20/21) 18.4.1.5.1.1 Second Positive Test. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids and narcotics tests positive a second time for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids and narcotics, they shall lose all remaining regularseason and postseason eligibility in all sports. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids, they shall engage, along with the institution, in an education and management plan for substance misuse as developed and facilitated by the institution (e.g., engagement with campus counseling services, participation in identified programs to address the substance misuse, enrollment in evidence-based educational sessions). If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids and narcotics test positive for the use of substance in the banned drug class narcotics tests positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug classes cannabinoids or narcotics, they shall be ineligible for competition for 50 percent of a season in all sports (i.e., 50 percent of the Bylaw 17 maximum regular-season contests or dates of competition). The student-athlete shall remain ineligible from the time the institution is notified of the test result until the prescribed penalty is fulfilled and they test negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors). (Adopted: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05 for drug tests conducted on or after 8/1/05, Revised: 6/9/05, 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16 for all drug tests administered on or after 8/1/16, 9/26/16, 1/26/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19, 4/20/21, 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.2 Penalty -- Narcotics. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in the banned drug class narcotics (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors) shall be ineligible for competition during 50 percent of a season in all sports (i.e., 50 percent of the Bylaw 17 maximum regular-season contests or dates of competition). The student-athlete shall remain ineligible from the time the institution is notified of the test result until the prescribed penalty is fulfilled and they test negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors). (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14 for any NCAA drug test administered on or after 8/1/14, Revised: 2/10/15, 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16 for all drug tests administered on or after 8/1/16, 9/26/16, 1/26/17, 7/18/17 effective 8/1/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19, 4/20/21, 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.2.1 Second Positive Test. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug class narcotics tests positive a second time for the use of a substance in the banned 9/14/22

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drug class narcotics, they shall be charged with the loss of one additional season of participation in all sports, in addition to the use of a season of participation, pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.4.1, during the same academic year. The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time period ending one calendar year (i.e., 365 days) after the collection of their second positive drug-test specimen or until the period of ineligibility for any prior positive drug tests has expired, whichever occurs later. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug class narcotics tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids and narcotics, they shall be ineligible for one season of participation in all sports, in addition to the use of a season of participation, pursuant to Bylaw 14.2.4.1, during the same academic year. The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time period ending one calendar year (i.e., 365 days) after the collection of the studentathlete's positive drug test specimen and until they test negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors). If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for a substance in the banned drug class narcotics test positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids, they will be subject to the penalties set forth in Bylaw 18.4.1.5.3. (Adopted: 9/26/16, Revised: 1/26/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19, 4/20/21, 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.3 Penalty -- Cannabinoids. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors) shall engage, along with the institution, in an education and management plan for substance misuse as developed or facilitated by the institution (e.g., engagement with campus counseling services, participation in identified programs to address the substance misuse, enrollment in evidence-based educational sessions). (Adopted: 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.3.1 Second Positive Test. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids tests positive a second time for the use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids, the institution must attest that the student-athlete was compliant with the education and management plan required following the student-athlete's first positive test, as specified by the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports' policies and procedures, and has agreed to continue to engage in an education and management plan for substance misuse as developed or facilitated by their institution and designed to mitigate any identified at-risk behavior (e.g., engagement wit campus counseling services, participation in identified programs to address substance misuse, enrollment in evidence-based educational sessions). A student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a banned drug class cannabinoids tests positive for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids or narcotics, they shall be subject to penalties set forth in Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 (Adopted: 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.3.1.1 Failure to Attest. If an institution cannot or does not attest, the student-athlete shall be considered ineligible for competition during 25-percent of a season in all sports (25-percent of the NCAA Bylaw 17 maximum regular-season contests or dates of competition). (Adopted: 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.3.2 Third Positive Test and Beyond. If a student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids tests positive a third time (or beyond) for the use of a substance in the banned drug class cannabinoids, the institution must attest that the student-athlete was compliant with the education and management plan required following the student-athlete's first positive test, as specified by the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports' policies and procedures and has agreed to continue to engage in an education and management plan for substance misuse as developed or facilitated by their institution and designed to mitigate any identified at-risk behavior (e.g., engagement wit campus counseling services, participation in identified programs to address substance misuse, enrollment in evidence-based educational sessions). A student-athlete who previously tested positive for the use of a banned drug class cannabinoids tests positive for the use of a substance in a banned drug class other than cannabinoids or narcotics, they shall be subject to penalties set forth in Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1 (Adopted: 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.) 18.4.1.5.3.2.1 Failure to Attest. If the institution cannot or does not attest, the student-athlete shall be considered ineligible for competition during 50-percent of a season in all sports (50-percent of the NCAA Bylaw 17 maximum regular-season contests or dates of competition). (Adopted: 6/7/22 effective 8/1/22 August 1, 2022; for penalties served August 1, 2022, or later.)

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18.4.1.5.4 Breach of NCAA Drug-Testing Program Protocol. A student-athlete who is in breach of the NCAA drug-testing program protocol (e.g., no show) shall be considered to have tested positive for the use of any drug other than a cannabinoid or narcotic. (Adopted: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, 9/26/16, 1/26/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) 18.4.1.5.4.1 Tampering With a Drug-Test Sample. A student-athlete who is involved in a case of clearly observed tampering with an NCAA drug test sample (e.g., urine substitution and related methods), as documented per NCAA drug-testing protocol by a drug-testing crew member, shall be charged with the loss of two seasons of participation in all sports if the season of competition has not yet begun for that student-athlete or the equivalent of two full seasons of participation in all sports if the student-athlete is involved in tampering with a drug-test sample during their season of participation (the remainder of contests in the current season and contests in the following two seasons up to the period of time in the initial season in which the student-athlete was declared ineligible). The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time period ending two calendar years (i.e., 730 days) after the student-athlete was involved in the tampering with a drug test sample and until they test negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, Revised: 7/12/12, 9/26/16, 4/16/19, 4/20/21) 18.4.1.5.5 Transfers. If a student-athlete transfers to another NCAA institution while ineligible, the institution from which the student-athlete transferred must notify the student-athlete's new institution that the student-athlete is ineligible. If the student-athlete transfers to a non-NCAA institution while ineligible and competes in intercollegiate competition during the prescribed period of ineligibility, the student-athlete will be ineligible for all NCAA regularseason and postseason competition until the student-athlete does not compete in intercollegiate competition for the entirety of the prescribed penalty. Furthermore, the student-athlete must retest negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors). (Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 2/10/15, 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16 for all drug tests administered on or after 8/1/16, 9/26/16) 18.4.1.5.6 Appeals. An institution may appeal a drug-test penalty to the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (or a designated subcommittee) as specified by the committee's policies and procedures. The committee determination shall be final, binding and conclusive and shall not be subject to further review by any other authority. (Adopted: 9/26/16, Revised: 4/20/21, 7/21/21) 18.4.1.5.7 Banned Drugs and Drug-Testing Methods. The Board of Governors shall adopt a list of banned drug classes and shall authorize methods for drug testing of student-athletes on a year-round basis. The list of banned drug classes and the procedure for informing member institutions about authorized methods for drug testing are set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 6/3/05, 2/10/15, 9/26/16) 18.4.1.5.8 Non-NCAA Athletics Organization's Positive Drug Test. The Board of Governors shall authorize methods for drug testing any student-athlete who has disclosed in the student-athlete statement (see Bylaw 14.1.3.1) that they have a positive drug test administered by a non-NCAA athletics organization that has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. A student-athlete under drug-testing suspension from a national or international sports governing body that has adopted the WADA code shall not participate in NCAA intercollegiate competition for the duration of the suspension. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05, 2/10/15, 6/20/17, 4/20/21)

18.4.2 Institutional Eligibility. To be eligible to enter a team or an individual in NCAA championship competition, an institution shall meet the requirements set forth in Bylaw 31.2.1. (Revised: 4/13/10)

18.5 Automatic Qualification by Conference. 18.5.1 Division Championship. To be eligible for automatic qualification into any Division III championship, a conference shall meet the requirements set forth in Bylaw 31.3.3. (Revised: 1/7/06) 18.5.2 National Collegiate Championship. [#] To be eligible for automatic qualification into any National Collegiate Championship, a conference shall: (Adopted: 1/7/06) (a) Have at least six active members that sponsor the applicable sport in any division; and (b) Meet all applicable requirements for conference automatic qualification into any National Collegiate Championship as set forth in Bylaw 31.3.3.2.

18.6 Playing Rules for Championships. In sports in which the Association maintains rules committees, the rules adopted by said committees shall govern the conduct of all NCAA-sponsored events in those sports. In those sports in which the Association does not maintain rules committees, the rules to be used are specified in Bylaw 31.1.6.

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Infractions Program. 19.01 General Principles. 19.01.1 Mission of NCAA infractions Program. It shall be the mission of the NCAA infractions program to eliminate violations of NCAA rules and prescribe appropriate penalties should violations occur. The program is committed to fairness of procedures and the timely and equitable resolution of infractions cases. The achievement of these objectives is essential to the conduct of a viable and effective infractions program. Further, an important consideration in prescribing penalties is to provide fairness to uninvolved student-athletes, coaches, administrators, competitors and other institutions. (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 4/15/14, 5/18/15) 19.01.2 Exemplary Conduct. Individuals employed by or associated with member institutions for the administration, the conduct or the coaching of intercollegiate athletics are, in the final analysis, teachers of young people. Their responsibility is an affirmative one, and they must do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their own moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by a fine example. Much more is expected of them than of the less critically placed citizen. 19.01.3 Responsibility to Cooperate. All representatives of member institutions shall cooperate fully with the NCAA enforcement staff, Committee on Infractions, Infractions Appeals Committee and Management Council to further the objectives of the Association and its infractions program. The enforcement policies and procedures are an essential part of the intercollegiate athletics program of each member institution and require full and complete disclosure by all institutional representatives of any relevant information requested by the NCAA enforcement staff, Committee on Infractions or Infractions Appeals Committee during the course of an inquiry. (Revised: 4/15/14, 5/18/15) 19.01.4 Violations by Institutional Staff Members. Institutional staff members found in violation of the NCAA constitution and bylaws shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, whether such violations occurred at the certifying institution or during the individual’s previous employment at another member institution. (Revised: 4/15/14) 19.01.5 Nature of Penalty Structure. As a guiding principle, a penalty prescribed under NCAA enforcement policies and procedures should be broad and severe if the violation or violations reflect a general disregard for the governing rules; in those instances in which the violation or violations are isolated and of relative insignificance, then the NCAA penalty shall be specific and limited. Previous violations of NCAA legislation shall be a contributing factor in determining the degree of penalty. (Revised: 4/15/14)

19.02 Definitions and Applications. 19.02.1 Show-Cause Order. A show-cause order is one that requires a member institution to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee on Infractions (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2) why it should not be subject to a penalty (or additional penalty) for not taking appropriate disciplinary or corrective action with regard to an institutional staff member or representative of the institution's athletics interests identified by the committee as having been involved in a violation of the NCAA constitution and/or bylaws that has been found by the committee. (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 4/15/14, 6/2/17) 19.02.2 Types of Violations. 19.02.2.1 Violation, Secondary. A secondary violation is a violation that is isolated or inadvertent in nature, provides or is intended to provide only a minimal recruiting or competitive or other advantage and does not include any significant impermissible benefits, including but not limited to, extra benefits, recruiting inducements, preferential treatment or financial aid. Multiple secondary violations by a member institution collectively may be considered as a major violation. (Revised: 1/11/94, 7/20/10) 19.02.2.2 Violation, Major. All violations other than secondary violations are major violations, specifically including those that provide an extensive recruiting or competitive advantage. (Revised: 1/11/94)

19.02.3 New Information. New information is information that could not reasonably be ascertained before the Committee on Infractions hearing. (Adopted: 1/6/96, Revised: 6/1/16)

19.1 Committee on Infractions. The Management Council shall appoint a Committee on Infractions, which shall be responsible for administration of the NCAA infractions program.

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19.1.1 Composition of Committee. The Committee on Infractions shall be composed of five members, including one member from the Management Council and one member from the general public. One of the members shall serve as chair and one member shall serve as vice chair. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02) 19.1.1.1 Quorum. Three members present and voting shall constitute a quorum to conduct committee business, it being understood that the chair shall make a special effort to have full committee attendance when major infractions cases involving violations are to be considered. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)

19.1.2 Authority of Committee on Infractions. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be effected by members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting at any duly called meeting, provided the call of such a meeting shall have contained notice of the situation presenting the disciplinary problem. Actions of the committee in cases involving major violations, however, shall be subject to review by the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2, on appeal. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/12/04) 19.1.2.1 Authority of Vice President of Enforcement. On review of information developed by the enforcement staff or self-reported by the member institution, the vice president of enforcement, or their designee, shall identify the case as involving alleged major or secondary violations, or multiple secondary violations that should be viewed as a major violation. Disciplinary or corrective actions in the case of secondary violations may be effected by the vice president of enforcement or their designee. Said actions shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of the enforcement policies and procedures and shall be subject to review by the Committee on Infractions. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/12/04, 4/15/14, 5/18/15, 4/20/21) 19.1.2.2 Authority of Committee Chair. In the interim between meetings of the committee, the chair shall be empowered to act on behalf of the committee, subject to committee approval at its next meeting. If at any time at a meeting or between meetings the chair is unavailable to act as such, the vice chair is empowered to exercise the functions of the chair. For each hearing, the committee chair or chair's designee shall serve as the committee's appeals advocate for any appeal of a decision of the committee. If scheduling or availability issues prevent the appeals advocate from serving, the chair may designate another committee member to serve as a substitute. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02) 19.1.2.3 Temporary Substitutes. If it appears that one or more members of the committee will be unable to participate in the hearing of a case, the chair may request the Management Council to designate a former member or members of the committee to rejoin the committee for purposes of the consideration and disposition of that case. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)

19.1.3 Duties of Committee. The duties of the committee shall be as follows: (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/25/03) (a) Consider complaints that may be filed with the Association charging the failure of any member to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or the failure of any member to meet the conditions and obligations of membership in the Association; (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (b) Adopt, formulate and revise, in accordance with the requirements of Bylaw 19.3, a statement of its established internal operating procedures and enforcement policies and procedures, including investigative guidelines (see Bylaw 32); (Revised: 7/23/18) (c) Review and approve the enforcement staff's internal operating procedures, including amendments by the enforcement staff to the procedures. (Adopted: 7/23/18) (d) Find facts related to alleged violations and/or conclude whether the facts constitute one or more violations of the NCAA constitution and/or bylaws; (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (e) Upon concluding that one or more violations occurred, prescribe an appropriate penalty or show-cause requirement on a member found to be involved in a major violation (or, on appeal, on a member found to be involved in a secondary violation), or recommend to the Management Council suspension or termination of membership; and (f) Carry out any other duties directly related to the administration of the infractions program. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 5/18/15)

19.2 Appeals Committee. 19.2.1 Authority of Infractions Appeals Committee. The Infractions Appeals Committee shall hear and act on an institution's or involved individual's appeal of the findings and/or penalties of major violations by the Committee on Infractions. The committee may establish or amend enforcement policies and procedures set forth in Bylaw 32 that relate directly to the infractions appeals process, subject to review and approval by the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/10/95, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/17/08, 10/19/10)

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19.2.1.1 Composition. The Infractions Appeals Committee shall consist of five members. One member shall be a member of the Presidents Council and shall serve as chair. One member shall be a member of the Management Council. One member shall be from the general public who shall not be associated with a collegiate institution, conference, or professional or similar organization, or represent coaches or athletes in any capacity. Two positions shall be from the membership. (Adopted: 4/15/14) 19.2.1.2 Term of Office. A member shall serve a three-year term, which shall commence on the first day of September after the member's election. A member may be reappointed but shall not serve more than six years. The terms of the members who are serving as the representatives of the Presidents Council or Management Council shall coincide with their terms on those bodies. When possible, terms shall be staggered to ensure that vacancies occur in proper sequence. (Adopted: 4/15/14)

19.3 Establishment and Revision of Enforcement Policies and Procedures. 19.3.1 Amendment by Committee and Approval by Management Council. The Committee on Infractions may formulate and revise its internal operating procedures and the enforcement policies and procedures (See Bylaw 32) and review and approve the enforcement staff's internal operating procedures, including amendments by the enforcement staff to the procedures, in regard to issues other than those concerning institutional penalties, restitution, and committee duties and structure. Amendments to the committee's and enforcement staff's internal operating procedures shall be immediately effective when approved by the committee, but are subject to review and approval by the Division III Management Council. A member institution shall be provided notice of alleged NCAA rules violations for which it is charged before any penalty is prescribed, as well as the opportunity to appear before the committee and the opportunity to appeal the committee's conclusions of major violations or penalties (see Bylaws 19.4 and 19.5). The committee's and enforcement staff internal operating procedures and enforcement policies and procedures governing the administration of the Association's infractions program, as set forth in Bylaw 32, are subject to review and approval by the Management Council. (Revised: 4/15/14, 5/18/15, 7/23/18) 19.3.1.1 Notification to Membership. To the extent that the committee's or the enforcement staff's internal operating procedures and the enforcement policies and procedures are revised, any member institution involved in the processing of an infractions case shall be notified immediately of the change and the general membership shall be advised through the NCAA website. (Revised: 7/23/18)

19.4 Notice of Charges and Opportunity to Appear. 19.4.1 For Major Violations. A member under investigation for major violations shall be given the following: (a) Notice of any specific allegations against it and the facts upon which such allegations are based; and (Revised: 5/18/15) (b) An opportunity to appear before the Committee on Infractions (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2.1) to answer such allegations by the production of factual information (see Bylaw 19.6). (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 5/18/15, 6/1/16) 19.4.2 For Secondary Violations. A member under investigation for secondary violations shall be given the following: (a) Notice of any specific allegations against it and the facts on which such allegations are based; and (Revised: 5/18/15) (b) An opportunity to provide a written response to the vice president of enforcement or their designee (or to appear before the Committee on Infractions on appeal) to answer such allegations by the production of factual information (see Bylaw 19.6). (Revised: 4/15/14, 5/18/15, 6/1/16, 6/2/17, 4/20/21) 19.4.3 New Findings. When an institution and involved individual appears before the committee to discuss a response to the notice of allegations, the hearing shall be directed toward the general scope of the notice of allegations but shall not preclude the committee from concluding a violation(s) occurred resulting from information developed or discussed during the hearing. (Revised: 4/25/03, 4/15/14)

19.5 Penalties. 19.5.1 Penalties for Secondary Violations. The vice president of enforcement or their designee, on approval by the chair or another member of the Committee on Infractions designated by the chair, or the committee may determine that no penalty is warranted in a secondary case, that an institutional- or conference-determined penalty is satisfactory or, if appropriate, prescribe a penalty. The disciplinary measures may include but are not limited to: (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/17/08, 4/15/14, 4/20/21) (a) Termination of the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete by the institution or, if the prospective student-athlete enrolls (or has enrolled) in the institution, permanent ineligibility to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition (unless eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement on appeal);

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(b) Forfeit/vacate contests in which an ineligible student-athlete participated. Per Bylaw 18.1 and Administrative Regulation 31.2.1, the Championships Committee shall nullify each contest for certain violations resulting in a student-athlete competing while ineligible, regardless of whether forfeiture is required; (Revised: 6/3/05 effective 8/1/15) (c) Prohibition of the head coach or other staff members in the involved sport from participating in recruiting activities for up to one year; (Revised: 1/11/94) (d) An institutional fine for each violation, with a monetary penalty of up to $5,000; (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) (e) Institutional recertification that its current athletics policies and practices conform to all requirements of NCAA legislation; (f) Suspension of the head coach or other staff members for one or more competitions; (Adopted: 1/11/94) (g) Public reprimand (to be invoked only in situations in which the Committee on Infractions or the vice president of enforcement or their designee, on approval by the committee, determines that a penalty, in addition to any institutional- or conference-determined penalty, is warranted); (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 4/15/14, 4/20/21) (h) Requirement that a member institution that has been found in violation, or that has an athletics department staff member who has been found in violation of the provisions of NCAA legislation while representing another institution, show cause why a penalty or an additional penalty should not be prescribed if it does not take appropriate disciplinary or corrective action against the athletics department staff member involved, any other institutional employee, if the circumstances warrant, or representatives of the institution's athletics interests; and (Adopted: 1/11/94, Revised: 4/15/14) (i) Other penalties, disciplinary measures and corrective actions, as appropriate.

19.5.2 Penalties, Disciplinary Measures and Corrective Actions for Major Violations. The Committee on Infractions has the authority to determine the penalties, disciplinary measures and corrective actions that are prescribed for an institution for major violations. The Infractions Appeals Committee shall hear and act on an institution's appeal per Bylaw 19.2. The committee(s) may consider institutional- or conference-imposed penalties and, where appropriate, include those in the penalties. Institutional- or conference-imposed penalties shall not displace or substitute for the committee's judgment regarding penalties. Penalties, disciplinary measures and corrective actions for major violations shall include those penalties, disciplinary measures and corrective actions prescribed for secondary violations and may include any and all of the following: (Adopted: 1/11/12, Revised: 4/15/14, 5/18/15) (a) Public reprimand and censure. (b) Probation for up to five years. Conditions of probation shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. A failure to satisfy the conditions of probation may result in additional conclusions of violation(s), including the failure to cooperate, lack of institutional control and/or violations of conditions for membership, and shall result in a reconsideration of the initial penalties prescribed, including an extension of the probationary period and prescription of additional penalties. Conditions of probation shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (Revised: 4/15/14) (1) Annual written reports shall be submitted to the office of the Committee on Infractions for review. These reports shall detail compliance with probationary conditions; and (Revised: 9/26/16) (2) At the conclusion of probation, the institution's president or chancellor shall affirm in writing that current athletics policies and procedures conform to all requirements of NCAA legislation and that all conditions of probation have been satisfied. (Revised: 9/26/16) (c) Information regarding the violations committed, the term of probation and penalties must be noted on the home page of the institution's athletics website, in the media guide for the involved sport(s) and in recruiting materials provided to prospective student-athletes in the involved sport(s). Such information must be displayed and provided to prospective student-athletes for the full term of probation. Information to prospective student-athletes must be provided as soon as practicable after the prospective student-athlete is recruited pursuant to Bylaw 13.02.8 and, in all instances, before the prospective student-athlete signs a financial aid agreement or initially enrolls at the institution, whichever is earlier. (d) Ineligibility for postseason competition in the involved sport(s), particularly in situations in which: (1) The individual(s) involved in the violation(s) remain active in the sport program; (2) A significant competitive advantage resulted from the violation(s); (3) The violation(s) indicate a lack of institutional control or failure to monitor the involved sport(s) or athletics program; (4) The violation(s) include academic misconduct; or (Revised: 5/18/15) (5) The institution is a repeat violator. (e) Pursuant to Bylaw 14.13.1.2-(c), a recommendation to the Management Council that it waive the one-year residence requirement and permit full athletics participation in a sport for a student-athlete who transfers to another member institution when the Committee on Infractions renders the student-athlete's previous institution's team in that sport 9/14/22

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ineligible for postseason competition during all of the remaining seasons of the student-athlete's eligibility. No studentathlete will be allowed such a waiver unless the student-athlete would have been eligible for participation had they remained at the previous institution. (Revised: 4/20/21) (f) Ineligibility for participation in or hosting outside, invitational and/or NCAA championship competition in the involved sport(s). (g) Vacation of records in a case in which a student-athlete(s) has competed while ineligible, particularly in a case involving academic misconduct, serious intentional violations, a large number of violations, direct or knowing involvement of a coach or institutional administrator, competition while academically ineligible, competition while ineligible in conjunction with a finding of failure to monitor or lack of institutional control or a case in which vacation or a similar penalty would be prescribed if the underlying violation(s) were secondary. Records to be vacated may include one or more of the following, as applicable: (Revised: 4/15/14) (1) Individual records and performances in individual sports, including reconfiguration of the institution's team point totals after vacation of individual records and performances; (Revised: 5/18/15) (2) Relay, doubles and similar team records in individual sports when one or more team members compete while ineligible, including reconfiguration of the institution team point totals after vacation of relay, doubles or similar results; (3) Team and individual records and performances in individual or team sports; (4) Records of head coaches; and (5) In conjunction with any vacation, the return of individual or team awards to the Association may be required. (h) A financial penalty. (i) Ineligibility for selection involving network and/or broadband television broadcasts for the involved sport(s). (j) A reduction in the number of expense-paid recruiting visits in the involved sport(s). (k) A restriction on activities and benefits provided during unofficial visits. (l) Limiting or prohibiting the recruiting activities of some or all coaching staff members in the involved sport(s). (m) An outside audit or review of the institution's athletics policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, compliance policies and procedures). (n) A requirement that the institution must provide a copy of the infractions decision to the institution's regional accrediting agency if the violation(s) involves academic misconduct or reflects questionable academic conduct or procedures. (Revised: 4/15/14) (o) Ineligibility of institutional staff members to serve on the Presidents Council, Management Council, Board of Governors or other committees of the Association, including as representatives of their institution or conference. (Revised: 4/15/14, 2/10/15) (p) Requirement that the institution take disciplinary action against an institutional staff member(s) who knowingly committed or condoned a major violation, including suspension of the head coach or the staff member(s) for one or more competition(s), and other disciplinary action(s) approved by the Committee on Infractions. (q) Issuance of a show-cause order per Bylaw 19.5.2.2 against an institutional staff member if that staff member has committed unethical conduct (see Bylaw 10.1) or other serious violations. (r) Pursuant to the provisions of Bylaw 19.5.2.6, exclusion of an individual or entity, including disassociation of a representative of an institution's athletics interests, from involvement in an institution's athletics program on a permanent basis or for a specified period of time. (s) Other penalties, corrective actions and disciplinary measures, as appropriate. 19.5.2.1 Opportunity to Appear. In the event the committee considers additional penalties to be prescribed on an institution in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2-(s) above, the involved institution shall be provided the opportunity to appear before the committee; further, the institution shall be provided the opportunity to appeal (per Bylaw 19.6.2) any additional penalty prescribed by the committee. (Revised: 1/11/12, 4/15/14) 19.5.2.2 Show-Cause Order. If a determination is made by the committee that an institution has not taken appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions regarding an individual found in violation of the NCAA constitution and/or bylaws, the committee may issue an order that the institution take additional disciplinary or corrective action, including but not limited to restriction of some or all athletically related duties unless the institution appears before the committee to show cause why the additional penalties should not be applied. Decisions regarding disciplinary or corrective actions involving personnel

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shall be made by the institution, but the determination of whether the action satisfies the institution's obligation of NCAA membership shall rest solely with the Committee on Infractions. (Adopted: 1/11/12, Revised: 4/15/14) 19.5.2.2.1 Obligation to Comply. If an institutional staff member who is subject to a show-cause order is employed by an institution other than the institution at which the violation(s) occurred, that institution must comply with the penalties prescribed unless and until it can show cause to the satisfaction of the Committee on Infractions (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2) why it need not comply. Failure to comply with the penalties may subject the institution to conclusions of violations, including a failure to cooperate and lack of institutional control, as well as other penalties, corrective actions and disciplinary measures, as appropriate. (Adopted: 1/11/12, Revised: 4/15/14) 19.5.2.2.1.1 Hearing Opportunity. If the individual is employed by another member institution, the institution may show cause why it need not comply with an order either by written submission or in an appearance before the Committee on Infractions. (Adopted: 1/11/12) 19.5.2.3 Repeat Violators. 19.5.2.3.1 Time Period. An institution shall be considered a "repeat" violator if the Committee on Infractions concludes that a major violation has occurred within five years of the starting date of a major penalty. For this provision to apply, at least one major violation must have occurred within five years after the starting date of the penalties in the previous case. It shall not be necessary that the Committee on Infractions’ hearing be conducted or its report issued within the five-year period. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/14) 19.5.2.3.2 Repeat-Violator Penalties. In addition to the penalties identified for a major violation, the minimum penalty for a repeat violator, subject to exceptions authorized by the Committee on Infractions on the basis of specifically stated reasons, may include any or all of the following: (Revised: 1/11/94) (a) The prohibition of some or all outside competition in the sport involved in the latest major violation for one or two sports seasons and the prohibition of all coaching staff members in that sport from involvement directly or indirectly in any coaching activities at the institution during that period; (b) The elimination of all recruiting activities in the sport involved in the latest major violation in question for a twoyear period; (c) The requirement that all institutional staff members serving on the Presidents Council, Management Council, Board of Governors or other committees of the Association resign those positions, it being understood that all institutional representatives shall be ineligible to serve on any NCAA committee for a period of four years; and (Revised: 2/10/15) (d) The requirement that the institution relinquish its voting privilege in the Association for a four-year period. 19.5.2.4 Probationary Periods. 19.5.2.4.1 Conditions of Probation. The committee (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2) may identify possible conditions that an institution must satisfy during a probationary period. Such conditions shall be designed on a case-by-case basis to focus on the institution's administrative weaknesses detected in the case and shall include, but not be limited to, written reports from the institution pertaining to areas of concern to the committee (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2), implementation of educational or deterrent programs, and audits for specific programs or teams. If the institution fails to satisfy such conditions, the committee (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2) may reconsider the penalties in the case and may extend the probationary period and/or prescribe additional penalties. (Revised: 1/10/95, 4/25/03, 4/15/14, 3/3/17) 19.5.2.4.2 Review Before Restoration of Membership Rights and Privileges. 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19.5.2.6 Disassociation of Representatives of Athletics Interests. The disassociation of relations with a representative of an institution's athletics interests may be prescribed on a permanent basis, for the duration of the applicable probationary period or for another specified period of time. When an institution is required to show cause why a representative of the institution's athletics interests should not be disassociated from its athletics program, such disassociation shall require that the institution: (a) Refrain from accepting any assistance from the individual that would aid in the recruitment of prospective studentathletes or the support of enrolled student-athletes; (b) Not accept financial assistance for the institution's athletics program from the individual; (c) Ensure that no athletics benefit or privilege be provided to the individual that is not generally available to the public at large; and (d) Take such other actions against the individual that the institution determines to be within its authority to eliminate the involvement of the individual in the institution's athletics program. 19.5.2.7 Notification to Regional Accrediting Agency. When an institution has been found to be in violation of NCAA legislation, and the report reflects academic violations or questionable academic procedures, the NCAA president shall be authorized to forward a copy of the infractions decisions to the appropriate regional accrediting agency. (Revised: 5/18/15) 19.5.2.8 Review of Penalty. 19.5.2.8.1 New Information or Prejudicial Error. When a penalty has been prescribed and publicly announced and the appeal opportunity has been exhausted, there shall be no review of the penalty except on a showing of new information (per Bylaw 19.02.3) that is directly related to the conclusions or findings in the case or that there was a prejudicial error in the procedure that was followed in the processing of the case by the committee. Such new information may be submitted no later than one year following the conclusion of the case. (Revised: 1/9/96, 4/15/14, 10/16/18) 19.5.2.8.1.1 Review Process. Any institution or involved individual that initiates such a review shall be required to submit a brief of its appeal to the committee. The committee shall review the brief and decide by majority vote whether it shall grant a hearing of the appeal. 19.5.2.8.1.2 Institution or Conference Discipline as New Information. Disciplinary measures imposed by the institution or its conference, after the NCAA’s action, may not be considered "new information" for the purposes of this section. (Revised: 6/1/16, 10/16/18) 19.5.2.8.1.3 No Calculation of New Penalty. If a hearing of the appeal is granted, the committee may reduce or eliminate any penalty but may not prescribe any new penalty. The committee's decision with respect to the penalty shall be final and conclusive for all purposes. 19.5.2.8.2 Reconsideration of Penalty. The institution shall be notified that should any portion of the penalty in the case be set aside for any reason other than by appropriate action of the Association, the penalty shall be reconsidered by the NCAA. In such cases, any extension or adjustment of a penalty shall be proposed by the Committee on Infractions after notice to the institution and hearing. Any such action by the committee shall be subject to appeal.

19.6 Rights of Member to Appeal. 19.6.1 Appeal of Secondary Violations. A member institution or involved individual subject to a show-cause shall have the right to appeal to the Committee on Infractions penalties prescribed by the vice president of enforcement or their designee in reference to secondary violations. To appeal, the member institution must submit a notice of appeal through the online reporting system for secondary violations within 15 days after receipt of the enforcement staff’s decision. An institution that selfreports a violation may appeal a penalty prescribed by the enforcement staff, but not the violation. An involved individual subject to a show cause order must submit a written notice of appeal to the vice president of enforcement or their designee with 15 days after receipt of the enforcement staff's decision. An institution or involved individual subject to a show-cause order may request the opportunity to appear in person or by video or telephone conference. If no such request is made, or if the request is denied, the Committee on Infractions will review the institution’s appeal on the basis of the written record. The committee shall not deny an involved individual's request to appear in person if a show-cause order was prescribed. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/14, 10/21/14, 5/18/15, 5/20/19, 4/20/21) 19.6.1.1 Stay of Penalties. If a notice of appeal is filed within the deadline, unless ordered otherwise by the Committee on Infractions, any penalties prescribed by the enforcement staff that have been appealed shall be stayed during the pendency of the appeal. (Adopted: 10/21/14) 9/14/22

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19.6.2 Appeal of Major Violations. A member shall have the right to give written notice of appeal of the committee's conclusion of major violations (subject to Bylaw 32.10.1), the penalty, or both to the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 4/25/03, 4/15/14) 19.6.3 Appeal by an Institutional Staff Member. If any current or former institutional staff member participates in a hearing before the Committee on Infractions and is involved in a conclusion of a violation against that individual, the individual shall be given the opportunity to appeal any of the conclusions in question (subject to the conditions of Bylaw 32.10.1) or the committee's decision to prescribe a show-cause order to the Infractions Appeals Committee. Under such circumstances, the individual and personal legal counsel may appear before the appeals committee at the time it considers the pertinent findings or conclusions. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/6/96, 4/25/03, 4/15/14) 19.6.4 Student-Athlete Appeal. If an institution concludes that continued application of the rule(s) would work an injustice on any student-athlete, an appeal shall be submitted to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement and promptly reviewed. 19.6.4.1 Obligation of Institution to Take Appropriate Action. When the committee (or the Infractions Appeals Committee per Bylaw 19.2) concludes that there has been a violation of the constitution or bylaws affecting the eligibility of an individual student-athlete or student-athletes, the institution involved and its conference(s), if any, shall be notified of the violation and the name(s) of the student-athlete(s) involved, it being understood that if the institution fails to take appropriate action, the involved institution shall be cited to show cause under the Association's enforcement policies and procedures why it should not be disciplined for a failure to abide by the conditions and obligations of membership (declaration of ineligibility) if it permits the student-athlete to compete. (Revised: 1/10/95, 4/25/03, 4/15/14, 5/18/15)

19.7 Restitution. If a student-athlete who is ineligible under the terms of the constitution, bylaws or other legislation of the Association is permitted to participate in intercollegiate competition contrary to such NCAA legislation but in accordance with the terms of a court restraining order or injunction operative against the institution attended by such student-athlete or against the Association, or both, and said injunction is voluntarily vacated, stayed or reversed or it is finally determined by the courts that injunctive relief is not or was not justified, the Management Council may take any one or more of the following actions against such institution in the interest of restitution and fairness to competing institutions: (a) Require that individual records and performances achieved during participation by such ineligible student-athlete shall be vacated or stricken; (b) Require that team records and performances achieved during participation by such ineligible student-athlete shall be vacated or stricken; (c) Require that team victories achieved during participation by such ineligible student-athlete shall be abrogated and the games or events forfeited to the opposing institutions; (d) Require that individual awards earned during participation by such ineligible student-athlete shall be returned to the Association, the sponsor or the competing institution supplying same; (e) Require that team awards earned during participation by such ineligible student-athlete shall be returned to the Association, the sponsor or the competing institution supplying same; (f) Determine that the institution is ineligible for one or more NCAA championships in the sports and in the seasons in which such ineligible student-athlete participated; (g) Determine that the institution is ineligible for invitational and postseason meets and tournaments in the sports and in the seasons in which such ineligible student-athlete participated; (h) Require that the institution shall remit to the NCAA the institution's share of television receipts (other than the portion shared with other conference members) for appearing on any live television series or program if such ineligible studentathlete participates in the contest(s) selected for such telecast, or if the Management Council concludes that the institution would not have been selected for such telecast but for the participation of such ineligible student-athlete during the season of the telecast, any such funds thus remitted shall be devoted to the NCAA postgraduate scholarship program; and (i) Require that the institution that has been represented in an NCAA championship by such a student-athlete be assessed a financial penalty as determined by the Committee on Infractions. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01)

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Division Membership. 20.01 General Principles. 20.01.1 Membership in the Association. Eligibility for membership in the Association; conditions, obligations and classes of Association membership; and procedures governing the termination, suspension and reinstatement of such membership are governed by Article 2-D. 20.01.2 Division Membership. Each active and provisional member institution and member conference is designated as a member of Division I, II or III for certain legislative and competitive purposes. In football, Division I is divided into Football Bowl Subdivision and NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Multidivision classification is permitted under specified circumstances (see Bylaw 20.4). 20.01.2 Classes of Membership. The NCAA offers three classes of membership: active, conference and provisional. Eligibility for and method of election to membership, obligations and conditions for continuing membership, voting rights, and other membership privileges for each class are defined in this article. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.01.4 Obligation to Meet Division Criteria. Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legislation. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, as well as to possible reclassification. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.01.5 Assignment to Geographical Areas. Active and conference members are assigned to geographical areas for the purpose of representation on the Management Council, Presidents Council and various committees, as well as to facilitate the work of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.01.6 Termination or Suspension of Membership. All rights and privileges of a member shall cease immediately upon termination or suspension of its membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.02 Definitions and Applications. 20.02.1 Multidivision Classification. Multidivision classification is the procedure in which a member institution may petition to have a certain sport or sports classified in a division other than the division in which it holds membership (see Bylaw 20.4). 20.02.2 Performance Criterion. A performance criterion is a requirement for membership or classification in a division that must be met by the member institution before the date that the requirement becomes effective (i.e., during the academic year before the effective date). Performance criteria include, but are not limited to, minimum sports sponsorship requirements, minimum scheduling requirements and minimum game-attendance requirements. 20.02.3 Membership Categories. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97 for institutions petitioning for provisional membership on or after 8/1/97, 8/1/01, 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20, 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.1 Active Member. An active member is a four-year college or university or a two-year upper-level collegiate institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and duly elected to active membership under the provisions of this article. Active members have the right to compete in NCAA championships, to vote on legislation and other issues before the Association, and to enjoy other privileges of membership designated in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.1.1 Athletics Consortium. An athletics consortium consists of one member institution and neighboring member or nonmember institutions (but not more than one nonmember institution), recognized and approved by Membership Committee). The student-athletes of the combined institutions are permitted to compete on the NCAA member institution's athletics teams, provided they meet the eligibility requirements of the NCAA and the member institution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.1.2 Membership Classification Status. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.1.2.1 Probation. Membership probation is a membership classification status assigned to an institution that indicates that an institution's membership is not in good standing. The status of membership probation serves as a warning that certain conditions and obligations of membership have not been satisfied and failure to correct such deficiencies shall result in the institution's reclassification to the category of restricted membership. During the probationary year, the institution shall be required to complete an athletics program assessment using a form approved by the Membership Committee and shall also be provided with the guiding 9/14/22

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principles to establish a model Division III athletics program. An institutional staff member(s) may also be required to attend an NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. An institution does not lose membership benefits as a result of being placed on membership probation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.1.2.2 Restricted. Restricted membership is a membership classification status assigned to an institution that fails to comply with the minimum requirements of its division (e.g., sports sponsorship) and has failed during its period of membership probation to rectify such deficiencies as identified by the Division III Membership Committee or Committee on Infractions. An institution placed in restricted membership shall lose eligibility for a number of membership privileges, including, but not limited to, championships eligibility, voting privileges and Division III grant and initiative funding while in this status. The institution must comply with all requirements involved with the associated penalty period. Failure to comply shall result in immediate forfeiture of membership in the Association. If the institution is placed in restricted membership without having served a probationary year, the institution shall be required to complete an athletics program assessment using a form approved by the Membership Committee and shall also be provided with the guiding principles to establish a model Division III athletics program. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.2 Provisional Membership. Provisional membership is a prerequisite for active membership and shall not be less than a three-year period. During the third year of provisional membership, an institution shall administer its athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.3 Member Conference. A member conference is a group of at least seven colleges and/or universities that conducts competition among its members and determines a conference champion in one (single-sport conference) or more (multisport conference) sports (in which the NCAA conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition), duly elected to conference membership under the provisions of this article. A member conference is entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete in NCAA championships. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.3.3.1 Single-Sport Conference. A single-sport conference is an NCAA Division III member conference that sponsors only one sport. A conference that sponsors one sport but sponsors both men's and women's competition in that sport, is not a single-sport conference. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.02.4 Competitive Body. A competitive body is an athletics conference that conducts competition among its member institutions and determines a conference champion in one or more sports. (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07 for any application of member penalties [probation or restricted membership status] based on the sports sponsorship audit shall be based on information reported for the 2006-07 year and beyond, 4/11/11, 9/26/16, 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.5 Legislative Body. A legislative body is an athletics conference that develops and maintains rules and regulations governing the athletics programs and activities of its member institutions. (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, 7/20/10, 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 9/26/16, 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.02.6 Emerging Sports for Women. The following shall be considered emerging sports for women: (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/1/94) (a) Team Sports. Acrobatics and Tumbling and rugby; and (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 1/20/20 effective 8/1/20) (b) Individual Sports. Triathlon and women's wrestling. (Revised: 1/12/99, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.02.6.1 Removal of Emerging Sports. A sport shall no longer be considered an emerging sport once the sport has been established as a championship sport. Further, an emerging sport is limited to a 10-year time period to become a championship sport unless it can be demonstrated that steady growth has occurred during that time. (Adopted: 1/13/98)

20.02.7 Mixed Team. A mixed team is a varsity intercollegiate sports team on which at least one individual of each gender competes. (Revised: 5/4/06)

20.1 Determination of Divisions. 20.1.1 Designation of Division by Active and Provisional Members. Each active and provisional member institution shall be designated as a member of Division I, Division II or Division III for certain legislative and competitive purposes. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94) 20.1.1.1 Men's and Women's Programs in Different Divisions. An institution shall not classify its women's athletics program in a division other than the institution's membership division, unless its women's program was so classified before January 11, 1991; further, for those institutions so classified, the Board of Governors, by a two-thirds 9/14/22

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majority of its members present and voting, may permit the institution's women's athletics program to be classified in a division other than its membership division, provided it determines every three years that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Revised: 1/10/91, 2/10/15) 20.1.1.2 Multidivision Classification. A member may request classification and eligibility in more than one division in accordance with provisions permitting multidivision classification, eligibility and voting (see Bylaw 20.4).

20.1.2 Designation of Division by Member Conference. Each member conference shall determine the membership division it desires for legislative and/or competitive purposes. When designating the division, at least 50 percent or a minimum of 25 of the conference's institutions must hold membership in that division. The Board of Governors shall determine the membership division of a member conference not meeting these criteria. (Revised: 2/10/15)

20.2 Establishment of and Compliance With Division Criteria. 20.2.1 Adoption of Criteria. The members of each division, by majority vote, may establish division criteria for membership and competition by sport. 20.2.2 Effective Date and Compliance Period. In establishing criteria, the members of the division shall specify the effective date and compliance period, if any. Each institution (either as a member of that division or as an institution that competes in a sport in that division under the provisions of multidivision classification per Bylaw 20.4) shall conform to the requirements of the criteria by that effective date or by the end of the compliance period, whichever is later. Amendments to membership criteria shall be effective the September 1 after adoption or a future September 1. 20.2.2.1 Deadline for Meeting Performance Criterion. An institution must comply with any specific performance criterion adopted by the membership of its division (e.g., that the institution sponsor a minimum number of sports, schedule and play a specific percentage or number of contests against opponents of a certain division, or demonstrate a specific level of paid attendance) by the end of the academic year before the effective date of the legislation.

20.2.3 Continuation of Compliance. To retain division membership or approved multidivision classification (per Bylaw 20.4), each member institution shall continue to meet division criteria when any grace period expires. If an institution fails to remain in compliance with its division's criteria, the institution's membership (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) shall be reassigned to a division for which it qualifies. If the member (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) does not qualify for any division, the institution shall be reclassified in accordance with Bylaw 20.2.5 and also shall be subject to the Association's enforcement procedures. 20.2.4 Failure to Conform by Effective Date. If an institution has not conformed to the adopted criteria of its division by the effective date or the end of the prescribed compliance period, the institution's membership (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) shall be reassigned to a division for which it qualifies. If the member (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) does not qualify for any division, the institution (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) shall be reclassified in accordance with Bylaw 20.2.5. 20.2.5 Noncompliance and Waivers of Division Criteria. 20.2.5.1 Penalty Period. A penalty period shall apply to an institution that fails to meet any of the membership requirements (see Bylaws 20.8.4.16.1 and 20.8.4.17.2, and Bylaws 15.3.1.1.2 and 20.11.3.9). (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) 20.2.5.2 Noncompliance with Membership Requirements and the Enforcement Process -- Authority of the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall review issues regarding membership requirements (e.g., sports sponsorship) that are discovered during the enforcement process and may impose penalties for noncompliance. (Adopted: 7/26/11) 20.2.5.3 Waivers of Division Membership Criteria. If an institution applying for multidivision classification or change of division membership, or an institution placed in the "restricted membership" category (per Bylaw 20.2.5.1), does not meet the criteria of its preferred division, or if an active member institution does not meet (or does not expect to meet within the applicable compliance period, if any) new criteria adopted by the membership of its division, it may request a waiver of the criteria of the preferred division according to the procedures specified below. The Membership Committee may approve or reject the waiver request. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 1/12/99, 7/21/15) 20.2.5.3.1 Submission of Request. The institution shall submit (by mail or wired transmission) its request for a waiver (signed by the institution's president or chancellor) to the Membership Committee, and it shall be received in the national office not later than September 15. Any request received after that date shall be postmarked not later than September 8. The request shall include pertinent information supporting the institution's request. Additionally, the institution shall distribute this information to the president or chancellor, faculty athletics representative, athletics director and senior woman administrator of athletics programs at each member institution in the preferred division, as well as the executive officer of each member conference of that division, postmarked not later than December 1. (Revised: 10/3/05) 9/14/22

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20.2.5.3.1.1 Waiver. The Membership Committee may waive the September 15 deadline set forth in Bylaw 20.2.5.3.1 due to circumstances beyond an institution's control. (Adopted: 1/9/96, Revised: 7/21/15) 20.2.5.3.2 Effective Date of Waiver. If the Membership Committee votes to admit the institution as a member of that division, such classification shall become effective: (Revised: 1/12/99) (a) In accordance with the requirements of Bylaw 20.8.3.3 if a new member of the Association is involved; (b) September 1 after the approval of the waiver by the Membership Committee if an active member institution is seeking multidivision classification or change of division membership; or (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/12/99) (c) Immediately if the institution receives a waiver of the "restricted membership" classification. (Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 7/21/15) 20.2.5.3.2.1 Maximum Three-Year Waiver Period. If after three years from the effective date of multidivision classification or reclassification (September 1 after the approval of the waiver by the Membership Committee) the institution receiving such a waiver has not conformed to all adopted criteria of the division, the institution's membership (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4): (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 1/12/99, 7/21/15) (a) Shall be assigned to a division for which it qualifies in accordance with Bylaw 20.4.1; or (b) Shall be placed in the "restricted membership" category for a minimum of one year in accordance with Bylaw 20.2.5.1 if the member (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4) does not qualify for any division. 20.2.5.3.2.2 Eligibility for Championships. The institution receiving such a waiver shall be accorded all privileges of division membership during this waiver period; however, its eligibility for championships shall require compliance with the institutional eligibility requirements of Bylaws 20.4.4 or 20.6.9. 20.2.5.3.3 Rejection of Waiver Request. If the Membership Committee rejects the institution's request, the institution's membership (or its sport per Bylaw 20.4): (Revised: 1/12/99, 7/21/15) (a) Shall be reassigned to a division for which it qualifies; or (b) Shall be placed in the "restricted membership" category if it does not qualify for any division (see Bylaw 20.2.5.1).

20.3 Eligibility for Membership. (Revised: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.1 General. Membership is available to colleges, universities and athletics conferences that have acceptable academic standards that are located in the U.S., its territories or possessions and further defined in the Constitution. Such institutions or organizations must accept and observe the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2 Athletics Consortiums. The Membership Committee may approve an athletics consortium involving a member institution and neighboring member or nonmember institutions, but not more than one nonmember institution, to permit the student-athletes of the combined institutions to compete on the member institution's intercollegiate athletics teams, provided the student-athletes satisfy the eligibility requirements of the member institution and the NCAA. The Membership Committee shall develop and publish appropriate criteria to be applied to such consortiums. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.1 General Policy. In general, a consortium shall be approved on the basis of existing academic considerations with the understanding that there shall be no change in the basic recruitment, enrollment or financial aid policies of the involved institutions as a result of such approval. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.2 Combining Entire Athletics Programs. The institutions shall combine their entire athletics programs, and the consortium shall not be formed on a sport-by-sport basis. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.3 Conference Approval. An institution that belongs to an NCAA member conference first shall receive approval of its conference before instituting a consortium for its intercollegiate athletics program. If more than one institution holds such conference membership, all such conferences shall approve the consortium. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.4 Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes. Participating student-athletes shall meet all eligibility requirements of the member institution(s), the athletics conference(s) involved and the NCAA. The member institution(s) shall certify the eligibility of all student-athletes under those rules. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.5 Financial Assistance to Student-Athletes. Within a consortium: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Each institution shall be responsible for the financial assistance awarded to its student-athletes. The financial arrangement between or among the institutions for the exchange of funds to cover the academic costs of studentathletes who take part in the exchange program shall apply to student-athletes in the same manner as it applies to those students not participating in the intercollegiate athletics program; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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(b) One institution may not provide a scholarship or any other form of financial aid to a student-athlete enrolled in another institution or transmit a scholarship or gift aid to another institution to be used by one or more of its studentathletes; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Financial aid limitations as set forth in Bylaw 15 shall be applicable to the consortium as one entity and shall include all countable student-athletes, regardless of the institution in which they are enrolled. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.6 Length of Approval. NCAA approval shall be for a four-academic-year period, at the end of which the institutions shall submit a report on the program setting forth its effect upon their academic and athletics operations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.7 NCAA Division Membership. The institutions may be members of different NCAA divisions but shall select one division for legislative and competitive purposes. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.8 NCAA Member Involvement. At least one of the institutions shall be a member of the NCAA, and not more than one nonmember institution shall be included. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.9 NCAA Membership Application. The institutions shall apply for NCAA membership as a consortium and shall be considered as one member of the Association, with their combined names included on the official NCAA membership records. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.10 Prior Academic Consortium Relationship. The institutions shall have had a prior academic consortium relationship. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.3.2.11 Recruitment. It is permissible for one institution to recruit prospective student-athletes with a view to their possible enrollment at another institution in the consortium, provided the individuals qualify for admission to that institution and the athletics interests of the member institution are not involved, directly or indirectly, in influencing the admission or award of financial assistance. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.4 Multidivision Classification. 20.4.1 Multidivision-Classification Options. A member institution may have a sport classified in a division other than the one in which it is a member only in the following circumstances: 20.4.1.1 Classification of a Sport in Division I. A member institution may petition to be classified in Division I in any one men's sport, other than football or basketball, and in any one women's sport, other than basketball, and in any single sport in which the only NCAA championships opportunity is the National Collegiate Championship. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94) 20.4.1.2 Women's Multidivision-Classification Limitation. A member institution that has its women's program classified in a division other than its membership division (per Bylaw 20.1.1.1) shall not be eligible to petition for the multidivision-classification opportunities available to a women's program that is classified in the same division as the institution's men's program. 20.4.1.3 National Collegiate Championship. A member institution may petition to be classified in a division other than its membership division in a single sport in which the only NCAA championships opportunity is a National Collegiate Championship for which all divisions are eligible. (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 1/10/92)

20.4.2 Requesting Multidivision Classification. 20.4.2.1 Deadline for Submission of Approved Form. When petitioning for multidivision classification, a member shall submit its request to the Membership Committee on a form approved by the Membership Committee. The form must be received in the national office (by mail or wired transmission) not later than May 15. Any form received after that date shall be postmarked not later than May 8. (Revised: 1/9/06, 7/22/08) 20.4.2.2 Compliance with Criteria. If the member has met all applicable division membership criteria of this article and has complied for the two years before June 1 with all other bylaw requirements as they pertain to the sport in question (other than the financial aid requirements set forth in Bylaw 15.3, except that athletically related financial aid may not be awarded to incoming freshmen or transfer students), the member shall be eligible for participation in the division in that sport effective the September 1 that the institution selects as its effective date. (Revised: 1/10/90) 20.4.2.3 Three-Year Requirement. Once the institution has been approved for multidivision classification, it shall remain classified in the division (for that sport) for a minimum of three years.

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received in the national office (by mail or wired transmission) not later than May 15. Any form received after that date shall be postmarked not later than May 8. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/9/06) 20.4.3.2 Compliance with Criteria. If the member has met all applicable division membership criteria of this article and complied for the two years before June 1 with all other bylaw requirements as they pertain to the sport in question, the member shall be eligible for participation in the division in that sport effective the September 1 that the institution selects as its effective date. (Adopted: 1/13/03) 20.4.3.2.1 Athletically Related Financial Aid Exception. During the two-year compliance with criteria period, a member institution that has revoked multidivision classification shall not award new athletically related financial aid to incoming students (e.g., freshmen, transfers). A member institution may continue to award athletically related financial aid to a student who previously received athletically related financial aid, provided the student no longer participates in intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 7/20/10) 20.4.3.3 Three-Year Requirement. Once the institution has been approved for Division III classification, it shall remain classified in the division (for that sport) for a minimum of three years. (Adopted: 1/13/03)

20.4.4 Championships Eligibility. To be eligible for the NCAA championship in the sport in the new division on the effective September 1, the institution shall comply with all championships eligibility requirements, as prescribed by Bylaw 31, and otherwise shall be eligible for participation in that championship. 20.4.4.1 Classification of a Sport in Division I. An institution that has forwarded to the national office a written petition to have a sport classified in Division I, shall no longer be eligible to participate in future Division III championships in that sport. (Revised: 1/9/06)

20.4.5 Waivers. 20.4.5.1 Three-Year and Petition Deadline Requirements. The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of the June 1 and September 1 deadline provisions of this section or of the three-year membership provisions of Bylaw 20.4.2.3 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Revised: 2/10/15) 20.4.5.2 New Division or Subdivision. When the institution's reclassification was the direct result of the creation of a new division or subdivision, the Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of the three-year requirement of Bylaw 20.4.2.3 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Revised: 2/10/15)

20.6 Change of Division Membership. 20.6.1 Reclassification Options. A member institution may request a change of division membership according to the provisions of this section. A Division III member may petition to change its membership to Division II, and a member of Division I or II may petition to change its membership to Division III. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 4/26/05, 4/28/05) 20.6.1.1 Division III Grant and Initiative Funding. An institution that has sent written notice to the national office regarding its intent to change its membership to Division I may no longer receive Division III grant and initiative funding. An institution reclassifying to Division II may not receive Division III grant and initiative funding once the institution commences the Division II reclassification process (i.e., start of the first provisional year). (Revised: 1/9/06, 4/19/06, 10/22/07, 1/19/13 effective for those institutions beginning Division II provisional year one in 2013-14 academic year and thereafter.)

20.6.2 Requesting Reclassification to Division III -- Election Procedures. 20.6.2.1 Application Process. 20.6.2.1.1 Application for Reclassification. When petitioning for change of division membership to Division III, a member shall submit a form approved by the Membership Committee available from the national office. The form shall be received in the national office not later than January 15. Any form received after that date shall be postmarked not later than January 8. The application may be approved by the Membership Committee, provided the applicant institution satisfies all of the standards required for provisional applicants in Bylaw 20.10.2, except that an exploratory year is not required.. (Adopted: 4/13/10 effective 5/15/10 for institutions that submit an intent to reclassify on or after 5/15/10, Revised: 10/19/10 effective 9/1/11 for those institutions applying for the 2012-13 academic year and thereafter, noting that September 1 is the standard date for the NCAA to recognize changes in institutional or conference membership status. 7/21/15) 20.6.2.1.2 Fee -- Reclassifying Members. Each reclassifying member shall pay a nonrefundable fee of an amount determined annually by the Membership Committee based on an analysis of the expenses associated with the 9/14/22

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20.6.3 Election. The Membership Committee shall elect the applicant to reclassifying membership effective the following September 1. The applicant shall be notified on completion of the election process. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 7/21/15) 20.6.4 Three-Year Provision. Reclassifying membership shall not be less than a three-year period. At the end of the threeyear period, a reclassifying member shall be eligible for active membership (see Bylaw 20.8.3). (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.6.5 Compliance with Division III Rules. Unless specified otherwise in Bylaw 20.6.5.1, a reclassifying member shall administer its athletics program in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 20.6.5.1 Athletically Related Financial Aid Exception. A reclassifying member shall not award athletically related financial aid to incoming students (e.g., freshmen, transfers) beginning with the first year of the reclassification process and thereafter. Following the completion of year two, a reclassifying member may no longer award athletically related financial aid to any student, unless the institution previously awarded athletically related financial aid to the student, and the student no longer participates in intercollegiate athletics. The reclassifying member must comply with all financial aid requirements set forth in Bylaw 15.3. During the second year of reclassification (and each following year), a reclassifying member must complete the Division III financial aid electronic reporting process (see Bylaw 15.3.1.1). (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 1/14/09)

20.6.6 Standards. The institution's athletics programs shall reflect the establishment and maintenance of high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 20.6.7 Sports Sponsorship Requirement. During each year of reclassifying membership, institutions shall meet all requirements for sports sponsorship as set forth in Bylaw 20.11.3. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 20.6.8 Conditions and Obligations of Reclassifying Membership. 20.6.8.1 Education Program. Each reclassifying member must complete the provisional member education program administered by the Membership Committee before being granted active membership. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07) 20.6.8.2 Determination of Reclassifying Membership Standing. A reclassifying member may be permitted to continue the three-year reclassifying member process with or without conditions as determined by the Membership Committee in instances of noncompliance with Division III and/or reclassifying membership regulations. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.6.8.3 Repeat of Reclassifying Membership. The Membership Committee may require a reclassifying member to repeat any one of the three years of the reclassifying membership period. An institution may repeat only once during the three-year reclassifying membership period. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 7/21/15, 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.6.8.4 First Year of Active Division III Membership. The Membership Committee shall have the authority to place an institution that has completed its reclassification process in restricted membership status for its first year of active Division III membership. The Membership Committee shall establish the parameters of restricted membership, which may include, but are not limited to, loss of any or all championships access, voting privileges and Division III grant and initiative funding. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 7/20/10, 7/21/15) 20.6.8.5 Three-Year Requirement. Once the change of division membership has been approved, the institution shall remain classified in that division for a minimum of three years. (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)

20.6.9 Championships Eligibility. To be eligible for NCAA championships in the new division on the effective September 1, the institution shall comply with all championships eligibility requirements, as prescribed by Bylaw 31, and otherwise shall be eligible for participation in those championships. 20.6.9.1 Reclassification to Division II. A member institution reclassifying to Division II per Bylaw 20.6.1, shall no longer be eligible to participate in any future Division III championship or receive Division III grant and initiative funding once the institution commences the Division II reclassification process (i.e., start of the first provisional year) (see Bylaw 15.3.7 for additional regulations regarding financial aid based on athletics). (Adopted: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for institutions first submitting official notice to reclassify after 6/1/98, Revised: 4/28/05, 1/5/07, 10/22/07, 1/19/13 effective for those institutions beginning Division II provisional year one in 2013-14 academic year and thereafter.)

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20.6.10.1 Three-Year and Petition Deadline Requirements. The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of the June 1 and September 1 deadline provisions of this section or of the three-year membership provisions of Bylaw 20.6.8.5 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Revised: 2/10/15) 20.6.10.2 New Division or Subdivision. When the institution's reclassification was the direct result of the creation of a new division or subdivision, the Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may grant waivers of the four-year requirement of Bylaw 20.6.4 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Revised: 2/10/15)

20.7 Division Legislation. 20.7.1 Applicable Legislation. A member institution shall observe the applicable legislation and requirements of its membership division. However, if the institution is eligible to participate in a sport in another division (see Bylaw 20.4 for multidivision-classification privileges), it shall apply the rules of the other division that govern the sport in question. 20.7.1.1 Athletically Related Financial Aid. If an institution awards athletically related financial aid to a studentathlete in a Division I sport in a given academic year, that student-athlete may not participate in a Division III sport at the institution during that same academic year. (Adopted: 1/9/04)

20.8 Active Membership. (Revised: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.1 Eligibility Requirements. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.1.1 Types of Institutions. Active membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, pursuant to Board of Governors policy and duly elected to active membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.1.2 Compliance With Association Rules. The institution shall administer its athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.1.3 Standards. The institution's athletics programs shall reflect the establishment and maintenance of high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.8.2 Privileges. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.2.1 Active Members. Active members shall be entitled to all of the privileges of membership under the constitution and bylaws of the Association and all privileges incidental thereto. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.2.1.1 Exception -- For-Profit Institutions. For-profit institutions shall be restricted, as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) A for-profit institution shall not have voting privileges at the annual NCAA Convention nor any special convention. The institution shall be entitled to three accredited delegates without voting privileges. Any of the accredited delegates shall be entitled to privileges of the floor and the right to active participation in the business proceedings; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Representatives of a for-profit institution shall not be permitted to serve as a voting institution representative on an NCAA committee; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) A for-profit institution shall not receive NCAA grants or financial distributions directly from the NCAA. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.2.2 Use of Association's Registered Marks. Active members may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association's name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.8.3 Election Procedures. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.3.1 Application. An institution desiring to become an active member of this Association shall complete a provisional membership period. After it has been determined that the institution has met the requirements of provisional membership, its request for active membership will be referred to the Membership Committee for election. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.3.2 Accreditation and Division Classification. After it has been determined that the institution meets the Association's requirement of acceptable academic standards (i.e., the institution is accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies), the application shall be considered with regard to requested membership division and sport classification in accordance with Bylaw 20. The application then shall be referred to the Membership Committee for consideration. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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20.8.3.3 Election. The Membership Committee shall elect the applicant to membership effective the following September 1, the beginning of practice in any sport for that fall term or the first day of classes for that fall term, whichever occurs first. When the vote of the Membership Committee has been completed, the applicant shall be notified. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.3.4 Resignation and Re-Election to Membership. If an institution resigns its membership and subsequently applies to re-establish its membership, the institution first shall complete a provisional membership period before such institution becomes eligible for re-election as an active member. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.8.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.1 General. The active members of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.2 Obligation to Meet Division Criteria. Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legislation. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, as well as to possible reclassification. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.3 Certification of Eligibility/Declaration of Ineligibility. The active member is responsible for certifying the eligibility of student-athletes under the terms of the constitution, bylaws or other legislation of the Association before permitting a student-athlete to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition. Procedures for eligibility certification shall be approved by the chancellor or president, who may designate an individual on the institution's staff to administer proper certification of eligibility. The institution shall be obligated immediately to apply all applicable rules and withhold ineligible student-athletes from all intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 14.10 and see Bylaw 14.12 for procedures regarding restoration of eligibility). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.4 Application of Rules to All Recognized Varsity Sports. The constitution, bylaws and other legislation of this Association, unless otherwise specified therein, shall apply to all teams in sports recognized by the member institution as varsity intercollegiate sports and that involve all male teams, mixed teams of males and females, and all female teams. To be recognized as a varsity sport, the following conditions must be met: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) The sport shall be one in which the Association conducts championships, except as provided in Bylaw 20.11.3.4.1 (waiver) or an emerging sport for women; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) The sport officially shall have been accorded varsity status by the institution's chancellor or president or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) The sport is administered by the department of intercollegiate athletics; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) The eligibility of student-athletes participating in the sport shall be reviewed and certified by a staff member designated by the institution's chancellor or president or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Qualified participants in the sport shall receive the institution's official varsity awards. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.4.1 Intent to Sponsor a Varsity Sport. Once an institution evidences an intent or commitment to sponsor a sport on a varsity level (e.g., official announcement that competition will be conducted on a varsity basis, employment of individuals to coach the varsity team), the institution must begin applying NCAA recruiting regulations to the applicable sport. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.5 Student-Athlete Statement. The active member shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a signed statement for each student-athlete that provides information prescribed in Bylaw 14.1.3. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.5.1 Administrative Requirements. The statement shall be administered individually to each studentathlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee before the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year. The athletics director and head coach in the sport shall sign the affirmation of eligibility form. The statement shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director, and such file shall be available for examination upon request by an authorized representative of the NCAA. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.6 Drug-Testing Consent Form. The active member shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a signed drug-testing consent form for each student-athlete per Bylaw 14.1.4 (see Bylaw 12.02.6 for a definition of student-athlete). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.8.4.6.1 Administrative Requirements. The consent form shall be administered individually to each studentathlete before the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year. Failure to complete and sign the consent form before such competition shall result in the student-athlete's ineligibility for practice and competition in all intercollegiate athletics. The consent form shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director, and such file shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the NCAA (see Bylaw 14.1.4.1). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.7 Student-Athlete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Authorization/ Buckley Amendment Consent Form -- Disclosure of Protected Health Information. The active member institution shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a statement for each studentathlete to voluntarily sign that provides information prescribed in Bylaw 14.1.6. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.7.1 Administrative Requirements. The statement shall be administered individually to each studentathlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee before the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics each academic year. The authorization/consent by the student-athlete is voluntary and is not required for the student-athlete to be eligible to participate. Any signed statement(s) shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.8 Certification of Insurance Coverage. An active member institution must certify insurance coverage for medical expenses resulting from athletically related injuries sustained by a student-athlete participating in the covered event in an intercollegiate sport as recognized by the participating institution. [D] (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.8.1 Source of Insurance. Such insurance coverage must be of equal or greater value than the deductible of the NCAA catastrophic injury insurance and may be provided through the following sources: [D] (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Parents' or guardians' insurance coverage; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Participant's personal insurance coverage; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Institution's insurance program. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.8.2 Athletically Related Injuries. For purposes of this bylaw, athletically related injuries are injuries that are a direct result of participation in a covered event. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.8.3 Covered Event. A covered event includes the following: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Any intercollegiate sports activity, including team travel, competition, practices and conditioning sessions during the playing season (see Bylaw 17.1.1); (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) An NCAA-sanctioned competition in which the insured person (i.e., student-athlete) is an official competitor; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Practice or conditioning sessions that are authorized, organized or directly supervised by the athletics department personnel at the member institution other than during the playing season. Such sessions must occur on campus or at approved off-campus facilities as part of an intercollegiate athletics activity. For insured student-athletes who compete in individual sports, off-campus intercollegiate athletics activities must be authorized by athletics department personnel at the participating school and take place at approved locations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.9 Standards. Active members agree to establish and maintain high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.10 Discipline of Members. In accordance with directions of the Membership Committee or the annual Convention, active members shall refrain from athletics competition with designated institutions as required under the provisions of the Association's enforcement procedures (see Bylaw 19). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.11 Publication of Satisfactory-Progress Requirements. Active members are obligated to publish their satisfactory-progress requirements for student-athletes (see Bylaw 14.4.1). 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attests to understanding the institutional obligations and personal responsibilities imposed by Bylaws 20.15 and 20.14.1 annually by October 15. [See Bylaw 31.2.1-(d)]. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.14 Compliance-Related Certification. A member institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship and shall be subject to removal from and/or ineligibility of individuals to serve on an NCAA board, council or committee unless it certifies [see Bylaw 31.2.1-(d)] attesting that the conditions of Bylaw 31.2.1.7 have been satisfied. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.15 Reporting Secondary Violations. An institution shall submit secondary violations to the NCAA enforcement staff as they are discovered using the online reporting system. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16 Convention and Regional Rules Seminar Attendance. Each year, an active member institution must be represented by an institutional staff member who is certified as a voting delegate and who votes for their institution at the NCAA Convention Division III business session. At least once every three years, an active member institution must be represented by at least one institutional staff member at the NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.1 Conference Rules Seminar. An institution may satisfy the Regional Rules Seminar attendance requirement by attending a Division III Conference Rules Seminar that has been approved by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.2 Failure to Meet Any Portion of Convention or Regional Rules Seminar Attendance Requirement. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.2.1 Penalty Period. A penalty period of not less than three academic years shall apply to an institution that fails to meet any portion of the Convention or Regional Rules Seminar attendance requirement subject to the conditions set forth in this bylaw. The penalty period begins once a first failure) occurs. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.2.1.1 First Failure. An institution shall be placed on membership probation for the length of the penalty period beginning with the next academic year after a first failure of this requirement is discovered. During the first year of the penalty period, the institution shall be subject to the probationary year conditions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.2.1.2 Second Failure. An institution shall be placed in restricted membership in accordance or one academic year beginning with the next academic year after a second failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the following requirements shall be considered a second failure: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Any portion of the NCAA Convention and Regional Rules Seminar attendance; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Sports-sponsorship requirement; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Conditions of membership probation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.2.1.3 Third Failure. An institution shall forfeit immediately its membership in the Association after a third failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the requirements in Bylaw 20.8.4.16.2.1.2 shall be considered a third failure. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.16.3 Waiver. The Membership Committee may grant waivers of Bylaw 20.8.4.16 if it deems that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17 Self-Study Guide. Institutions shall conduct a comprehensive self-study and evaluation of their intercollegiate athletics programs at least once every five years, using the Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG). The ISSG shall be submitted to the national office not later than June 1 of the academic year in which it is due. The ISSG shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the Association and may be reviewed by the Membership Committee with a focus on legislative issues and results of action plans in areas of deficiencies. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.1 Institutions Completing Provisional or Reclassifying Membership. An institution that completes the provisional or reclassifying membership period and is granted active membership status must conduct a comprehensive self-study and evaluation of its intercollegiate athletics program not later than the end of the first year of active membership, regardless of when the previous self-study was completed. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.2 Failure to Conduct the Institutional Self-Study Report. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.8.4.17.2.1 Penalty Period. A penalty period of not less than three academic years shall apply to an institution that fails to conduct the Institutional Self-Study Report subject to the conditions set forth in this bylaw. The penalty period begins once a first failure occurs. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.2.1.1 First Failure. An institution shall be placed on membership probation for the length of the penalty period beginning with the next academic year after the failed submission. A failure to conduct the report is considered to have occurred when the institution does not submit the Notification of Completion form to the NCAA national office by June 1 of the academic year in which it is due. During the first year of the penalty period, the institution shall be subject to the probationary year conditions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.2.1.2 Second Failure. An institution shall be placed in restricted membership for one academic year beginning with the next academic year after a second failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the following requirements shall be considered a second failure: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Institutional Self-Study Guide; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Sports-sponsorship requirement; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Conditions of membership probation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.2.1.3 Third Failure. An institution shall forfeit immediately its membership in the Association after a third failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the requirements in Bylaw 20.8.4.17.2.1.2 shall be considered a third failure. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.17.2.2 Waiver. The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may grant waivers of Bylaw 20.8.4.17.2 if it deems that extenuating circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.18 Concussion Management Plan. An active member institution shall have a concussion management plan for its student-athletes. The plan shall adhere to the process and format (e.g., the concussion protocol checklist) prescribed by the Board of Governors or designee and include, but is not limited to, the following: [D] (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) An annual process that ensures student-athletes are educated about the signs and symptoms of concussions. Studentathletes must acknowledge that they have received information about the signs and symptoms of concussions and that they have a responsibility to report concussion-related injuries and illnesses to a medical staff member; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) A process that ensures a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from athletics activities (e.g., competition, practice, conditioning sessions) and evaluated by a medical staff member (e.g., sports medicine staff, team physician) with experience in the evaluation and management of concussions; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) A policy that precludes a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion from returning to athletics activity (e.g., competition, practice, conditioning sessions) for at least the remainder of that calendar day; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) A policy that requires medical clearance for a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion to return to athletics activity (e.g., competition, practice, conditioning sessions) as determined by a physician (e.g., team physician) or the physician's designee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.18.1 Annual Review and Retention Requirement. The concussion management plan shall be annually reviewed by and be kept on file in the office of the athletics health care administrator. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.19 Concussion Reporting. An active member institution shall report all instances of diagnosed sport-related concussions in student-athletes and their resolutions to the NCAA on an annual basis pursuant to policies and procedures maintained by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. [D] (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.20 Catastrophic Sport Injury Report. An active member institution shall submit data detailing student-athlete fatalities, near fatalities and catastrophic injuries (e.g., injuries and illnesses related to head, neck, spine, cardiac, pulmonary, heat, sickle cell trait, eyes) to the NCAA on an annual basis pursuant to applicable policies and procedures that govern the reporting of such data as determined by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.8.4.21 Designation of Team Physician. An active member institution shall designate a licensed physician to serve as team physician for its intercollegiate teams. The team physician shall be a medical doctor (MD) or osteopathic physician (DO) with a current license in good standing to practice medicine in the state of the active member institution. The team physician shall be authorized to oversee the medical services for injuries and illnesses incidental to a student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.22 Independent Medical Care. An active member institution shall establish an administrative structure that provides independent medical care and affirms the unchallengeable autonomous authority of primary athletics health care providers (team physicians and athletic trainers) to determine medical management and return-to-play decisions related to student-athletes. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.23 Athletics Health Care Administrator. An active member institution shall designate an athletics health care administrator to oversee the institution's athletics health care administration and delivery. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.24 Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee. An active member institution shall designate an athletics diversity and inclusion designee to be the primary contact and conduit for diversity and inclusion-related information. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.25 Academic Success Rate. Active members shall annually submit student-athlete graduation rate data, by the applicable deadline, for the Academic Success Rate (ASR) in a form prescribed by the Management Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.25.1 Failure to Submit Data. An active member institution that fails to submit student-athlete graduation rate data for the ASR by the applicable deadline shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship (See Bylaw 31.2.1.10) and may be subject to additional membership penalties. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.26 COVID-19 Liability Waiver. An institution shall not require student-athletes to waive their legal rights regarding COVID-19 as a condition of athletics participation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.4.27 COVID-19 Health Cost. Prior to a student-athlete participating in any intercollegiate outside competition in the fall 2020 term, the institution shall: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Review the institution's and student-athlete's existing health care cost coverage (e.g., health insurance) with the studentathlete. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Inform the student-athlete of the risk classification of their sport(s) according to the NCAA Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Provide information about how the school is complying with the NCAA Resocialization of Collegiate. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.8.5 Loss of Active Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any active member failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for such membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended, terminated or otherwise disciplined by the Management Council, on the recommendation of the Membership Committee. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) A notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such a motion will be based, is given in writing to the NCAA Board of Governors and to the chancellor or president of the member institution on or before the first day of November before the Convention; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) The Presidents Council approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Such notice is included in the Official Notice of the annual Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease on any termination or suspension of active membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.5.2 Removal of Accreditation. If an active member's accreditation is removed by its regional accrediting agency, it shall forfeit immediately its membership in the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If an active member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.5.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any active member whose membership has been terminated may have it reinstated by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.8.5.5 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any active member whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.8.6 Discipline of Active Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be affected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules (see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.8.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of the disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a majority vote of the members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting. If fewer than eight members are present, any committee action requires a favorable vote of at least four committee members. Disciplined members also may be restored to good standing by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9 Member Conference. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1 Eligibility. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.1 Conference Competition Requirement. Conference membership is available to duly elected athletics conferences of colleges and universities that conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2 Composition of Conference. A conference shall be comprised of at least seven core institutions. Provisional or reclassifying member institutions in their third year of the membership process may be considered core institutions for purposes of comprising a conference, provided there are at least four active member institutions. A conference may include provisional members in addition to the seven core members. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2.1 Core Institution. A core institution is an active NCAA Division III member institution that is a member of an NCAA Division III conference and participates in that conference in more than one conference-sponsored sport. An institution may be a core institution in only one multisport conference. An institution that was considered a core institution in more than one multisport conference prior to September 1, 2011, may continue as a core institution in those conferences until it is no longer an active member of the particular conference. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2.2 Single-Sport Conference. Conference status may be granted to a single-sport conference provided it has six active NCAA member institutions. A single-sport conference may use provisional and reclassifying member institutions in year three of the membership process to satisfy the six-institution minimum, provided there are at least four active member institutions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2.2.1 National Collegiate Championship Sports. For sports with a National Collegiate Championship, the single-sport conference minimum is controlled by the number of members needed for national collegiate automatic qualification (see Bylaw 18.5.2). (Note: Provisional member institutions may not be used to satisfy the requisite minimum institutions in Bylaw 18.5.2.) (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2.3 Institutions Competing in More Than One Conference. An institution may participate in singlesport conferences or as an associate member in conferences in addition to the one in which it is considered core. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.1.2.4 Grace Period. A conference shall continue to be considered a member conference for two academic years following the date it fails to satisfy the conference composition requirement. At the expiration of the grace period, if the conference does not meet the composition requirement to continue to qualify as a member conference, it shall enter into restricted status. A conference placed in restricted status shall lose eligibility for a number of membership privileges, including but not limited to voting and automatic qualification privileges, and grant and initiative funding. Institutions that are members of a conference in restricted status shall continue to receive the benefits of active membership (e.g., voting rights at the NCAA Convention, grant initiative funding for independent member institutions). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9.2 Privileges. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.1 Privileges of Member Conferences. Member conferences shall be entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete as such in NCAA Championships. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.2 Voting Rights. Only those member conferences that have seven primary members as designated on the conference's membership form and meet the criteria listed below shall be permitted to vote on issues before the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.9.2.2.1 Competitive and Legislative Body. The member conference shall be both a competitive and a legislative body on the conference level. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.2.2 Minimum Size and Division Status. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.2.2.1 Full Voting Privileges. The member conference shall be composed of at least seven members in a single division in order to be eligible for full voting privileges, including voting on federated bylaws (those bylaws that may be amended by one or more divisions acting separately). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.2.2.2 Partial Voting Privileges. Those member conferences with at least seven members but without a minimum of seven members in a single division shall be permitted to vote on all dominant or common provisions (those provisions that apply to all three divisions of the Association). On these common provisions, the conference shall vote in the division in which the majority of its membership is classified. In the event that its membership is divided evenly between two divisions, the Board of Governors shall determine its voting division. Such conferences shall not vote on federated provisions (those provisions that may be amended by one or more divisions acting separately). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.2.3 Five-Sport/Three-Season Requirement. The member conference shall conduct conference competition in at least five sports for men, with at least one in each season, for the conference to vote on issues related solely to men's programs and five sports for women, with at least one in each season, for the conference to vote on issues related solely to women's programs. A season-ending tournament or round-robin regular season play in a sport shall satisfy the conference competition requirement for that sport. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.2.3 Use of Association's Registered Marks. Member conferences may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association's name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9.3 Election Procedures. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.3.1 Application. An athletics conference desiring to become a member conference shall make application on a form available from the national office. A check in the appropriate amount for annual dues shall accompany the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.3.2 Election. Athletics conferences may be elected as member conferences by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.1 General. The member conferences of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.2 Conference Competition. Member conferences shall conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.3 Composition of Conference. The member conference shall maintain a membership of institutions that are active members of this Association, except that a conference with at least seven active members also may continue to qualify as a member conference if it contains one or more provisional members. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.4 Chancellor or President Involvement. Institutional chancellors or presidents shall have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the operation of the member conference and the actions of any institution that is a member of that conference. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.5 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each multisport member conference shall establish a student-athlete advisory committee for its student-athletes. The composition and duties of the committee shall be determined by the conference. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.6 Self-Study Guide. Multisport conferences shall conduct a comprehensive self-study and evaluation of their intercollegiate athletics programs at least once every five years, using the Conference Self-Study Guide (CSSG). The CSSG shall be completed and submitted to the national office not later than June 1 of the academic year in which it is due. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.4.6.1 Failure to Submit the Conference Self-Study Report. If a multisport conference fails to submit the Conference Self-Study Report by June 1 of the academic year in which it is due, the conference may lose Division III grant and initiative funding beginning in the next academic year after the failed submission. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.9.4.7 Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee. An active member conference shall designate an athletics diversity and inclusion designee to be the primary contact and conduit for diversity and inclusion-related information. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9.5 Loss of Member-Conference Status. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any member conference failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended or terminated or otherwise disciplined by the Management Council, on the recommendation of the Membership Committee. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such motion will be based, is given in writing to the president of this Association and to the chancellor or president of the member conference on or before the first day of November before the Convention; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) The Presidents Council approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Such notice is included in the Official Notice of the annual Convention. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease on any termination or suspension of conference membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.2 Ineligible Conference Member Institution. If any member of an athletics conference is found to be ineligible for active membership in this Association, such conference shall be ineligible for conference membership and its membership terminated, unless the conference has 40 or more members and at least 90% of said conference members are active members of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Members. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated may have it reinstated by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.5.5 Reinstatement of Suspended Members. Any member conference whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.9.6 Discipline of Member Conferences. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be affected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules (see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.9.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2.8 or the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10 Provisional Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.1 Eligibility. Provisional membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and duly elected to provisional membership under the provisions of Bylaw 20.10. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2 Application Process. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.1 Exploratory Year. An institution seeking Division III membership shall complete an exploratory year. To satisfy the registration requirement, the institution shall submit its registration on a form approved by the Membership Committee available from the national office. The form shall be received in the national office not later than January 15. Any form received after that date shall be postmarked not later than January 8. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.1.1 Standards for Exploratory Year. The institution shall be required to complete an exploratory year for a period of one academic year beginning with the academic year that immediately follows registration. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.1.2 Timing of Application for Division III. During the exploratory year, the institution may submit an application for Division III membership in accordance with Bylaw 20.10.2.2 for the academic year that immediately follows the exploratory year. An institution that does not submit an application for Division III membership during the

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exploratory year is not eligible to apply for Division III membership until it re-registers for a new exploratory year and completes the process according to the prescribed timeline. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.1.3 Fee -- Provisional Members. Each provisional member shall pay a nonrefundable fee of an amount determined annually by the Membership Committee based on an analysis of the expenses and benefits associated with the membership process. At the time of registration for the exploratory year, a portion of the fee, as determined by the Membership Committee, shall be due, and the remainder of the fee shall be due by September 1 of the first year of provisional membership. Provisional members in years one through three shall also pay NCAA dues. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.1.4 Exploratory Year Waiver. Not later than May 15th following the submission of the exploratory registration, an institution may apply for a waiver of the exploratory year. The Division III Membership Committee may grant waivers of the exploratory year based on a determination that the institution demonstrates a commitment to the Division III philosophy and evidence of the resources necessary to conduct a viable Division III athletics program. The waiver request shall include: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) An application for Division III provisional membership on the form approved by Membership Committee; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) A letter of recommendation from a sponsoring active NCAA Division III member endorsing the institution and attesting to the establishment of a mentoring relationship; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Information demonstrating that the institution satisfied NCAA Division III minimum sport-sponsorship requirements during the previous three academic years; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) A statement indicating the director of athletics and the individual with compliance oversight (if different than the director of athletics) will attend an NCAA regional rules seminar in the year of submission of the waiver request; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Information demonstrating that the institution shall not award athletically related financial aid to any student that participates in athletics. The institution may honor previously awarded athletically related financial aid to students that choose not to participate in athletics. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.2 Application for Membership. After it has been determined that the institution meets the Association's requirement of acceptable academic standards and during the exploratory year, the institution shall submit an application on a form approved by the Membership Committee available from the national office. The form shall be received in the national office not later than January 15. Any form received after that date shall be postmarked not later than January 8. The application may be approved by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.2.1 Standards for Application for Membership. An institution must satisfy all of the following at the time of application: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Participation in an exploratory year during the year of application to Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Satisfactory completion of a viability statement describing the institution's commitment to the Division III philosophy statement. The Membership Committee shall make available the viability statement form as part of the provisional member application; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Sponsorship by an active Division III member, including the establishment of a good faith mentoring relationship and submission of a letter of recommendation signed by the sponsoring institution's chancellor or president, athletics director, senior woman administrator and faculty athletics representative; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Demonstration of a functioning compliance system. The Membership Committee shall make available the athletics assessment form as part of the provisional member application. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.3 Accreditation and Division Classification. After it has been determined that the institution meets the Association's requirement of acceptable academic standards (i.e., the institution is accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies), the application shall be considered by the Membership Committee with regard to requested membership division in accordance with Bylaw 20. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.2.4 Election. The Membership Committee shall elect the applicant to provisional membership effective the following September 1. The applicant shall be notified on completion of the election process. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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20.10.3 Class Size and Assignment. There shall be a maximum of four institutions admitted to the provisional or reclassifying membership program in any one year, and a maximum of 12 provisional or reclassifying institutions participating in the program in total. Institutions shall be assigned a start year based on the following criteria, in no particular order: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Geographic location in an area that needs or can accept new members; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Reclassifying versus provisional status; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Existing or potential membership in an active Division III conference; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Broad-based sports sponsorship profile; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Whether the institution has previously provided athletically related financial aid. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.3.1 Waiver. The Membership Committee may grant waivers of Bylaw 20.10.3 if it deems that circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10.4 Three-Year Provision. Provisional membership shall not be less than a three-year period. At the end of the threeyear period, a provisional member shall be eligible to apply for active membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.4.1 Waivers. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.4.1.1 Credit for Time Completed Previously as Provisional Member. The Membership Committee may waive any portion of the first two years of the three-year provisional period the institution previously completed as a provisional or reclassifying member. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.4.1.2 Reclassification of Provisional Membership from Division II to Division III. The Division III Membership Committee may waive one year of the three-year provisional membership period if an institution reclassifies its provisional membership from Division II to Division III. The waiver may be granted only if the institution meets Division III financial aid requirements and the minimum contest and participant requirements during its previous year of provisional membership. The institution shall serve a minimum of three total years of provisional membership before being considered for active membership. An institution that reclassifies its provisional membership from Division II to Division III shall comply with the provisional membership legislation in effect at the time of its reclassification. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10.5 Compliance with Association Rules. Unless specified otherwise in Bylaw 20.10, a provisional member shall administer its athletics program in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.5.1 Athletically Related Financial Aid Exception. A provisional member shall not award new athletically related financial aid to incoming students (e.g., freshmen, transfers) beginning with the first year of provisional membership and thereafter. Following the completion of year two, a provisional member may no longer award athletically related financial aid to any student, unless the institution previously awarded athletically related financial aid to the student, and the student no longer participates in intercollegiate athletics. During the second year of provisional membership (and each following year), a provisional member must complete the financial aid reporting process (see Bylaw 15.3.1.1). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10.6 Standards. The institution's athletics programs shall reflect the establishment and maintenance of high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.7 Sports-Sponsorship Requirement. During each year of provisional membership, institutions shall meet all requirements for sports sponsorship as set forth in Bylaw 20.11.3. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.8 Conditions and Obligations of Provisional Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.8.1 Education Program. Each provisional member must complete the provisional member education program before being granted active membership. The Membership Committee shall administer this program, which is described on the NCAA website (i.e., www.ncaa.org) or may be obtained from the NCAA national office. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.8.2 Determination of Provisional Membership Standing. A provisional member may be permitted to continue the three-year provisional member process with or without conditions as determined by the Membership Committee in instances of noncompliance with Division III and/or provisional membership regulations. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.8.3 Repeat of Provisional Membership. The Membership Committee may require a provisional member to repeat any one of the three years of the provisional membership period. An institution may repeat only once during the three-year provisional membership period. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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20.10.8.4 First Year of Active Division III Membership. The Membership Committee shall have the authority to place an institution that has completed its provisional process in restricted membership status for its first year of active Division III membership. The Membership Committee shall establish the parameters of restricted membership, which may include, but are not limited to, loss of any or all championships access, voting privileges and Division III grant and initiative funding. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.8.5 Reporting Secondary Violations. The provisional member shall submit secondary violations to the NCAA enforcement staff as they are discovered using the online reporting system. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10.9 Privileges and Voting Rights. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.9.1 Publications and Convention Representation. Provisional members shall receive all publications and mailings received by active members of the Association, shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded by the bylaws of the Association. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.9.2 Use of Association's Registered Marks. A provisional member may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association's name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.10.10 Loss of Provisional Membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.10.1 Termination. The membership of any provisional member failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for such membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be terminated by the Membership Committee. A notice of intention to terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such a motion will be based, shall be given in writing to the chancellor or president of the member institution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.10.2 Cessation of Rights and Previleges. All rights and privileges of the provisional member shall cease on any termination of provisional membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.10.3 Discipline of Member Conferences. During the provisional member's compliance period, disciplinary or corrective actions other than termination of membership may be affected on a member conference that contains provisional members that fail to fulfill conditions and obligations of provisional membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.10.10.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any provisional member whose membership is terminated may reapply for membership after a period of one year by the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee may grant credit to such an institution for any portion of the first two years of the three-year provisional period the institution previously completed as a provisional member, provided the portion was completed within the last 10 years. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.11 Division III Membership Requirements. (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience, and in which coaches play a significant role as educators. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. To achieve this end, Division III institutions: (a) Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels; (Adopted: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10) (b) Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs; (c) Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; (Revised: 7/24/07) (d) Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (e) Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; 9/14/22

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(f) Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broad-based athletics programs; (Revised: 1/14/12) (g) Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes; (h) Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body; (i) Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in nonathletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (j) Assure that athletics programs support the institution's educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution's athletics program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission; (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (k) Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process; (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (l) Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes; (Adopted: 1/14/12) (m) Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body; (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (n) Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body; (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (o) Provide equitable athletics opportunities for student-athletes and give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports; (Revised: 7/25/19) (p) Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents; (Adopted: 1/12/99) (q) Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and (r) Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities. The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

20.11.1 Regular-Season Eligibility. A member institution shall conduct its regular-season competition under eligibility rules at least as stringent as those provisions of Bylaw 14 applicable to members. 20.11.2 Financial Aid Limitations. A member institution shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance (see Bylaw 15.3). (Revised: 6/13/06, 1/17/08) 20.11.3 Sports Sponsorship. A member institution shall sponsor in Division III a minimum number of sports based on institutional enrollment. At least one sport involving an all-male team or a mixed team and at least one sport involving an allfemale team shall be conducted in every sport season. All sports used to meet the minimum sports sponsorship requirements must meet the minimum contest and participant requirements per Bylaw 20.11.3.8. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/01, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/10, 5/4/06) 20.11.3.1 Institution with Enrollment of 1,000 Students or Fewer. An institution with enrollment of 1,000 students or fewer shall sponsor five varsity intercollegiate sports, including at least three team sports, involving all-male teams or mixed teams of males and females; and five varsity intercollegiate sports, including at least three team sports, involving all-female teams. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/10, Revised: 5/4/06) 20.11.3.2 Institution with Enrollment of More Than 1,000 Students. An institution with enrollment of more than 1,000 students shall sponsor six varsity intercollegiate sports, including at least three team sports, involving all-male teams or mixed teams of males and females; and six varsity intercollegiate sports, including at least three team sports, involving all-female teams. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/10, Revised: 5/4/06) 20.11.3.3 Calculation of Enrollment Figures. Institutional enrollment for sports sponsorship requirements shall be based on a rolling four-year average using the full-time undergraduate enrollment figure submitted for the Integrated

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Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS). The institution shall sponsor the required number of sports per academic year after the IPEDS submission. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/10, Revised: 5/4/06, 1/19/09) 20.11.3.4 Acceptable Sports. The sports designated to meet the sports sponsorship criteria shall: (a) Be among those in which the Association sponsors a championship except as provided in Bylaw 20.11.3.4.1 (waiver) or an emerging sport for women per Bylaw 20.02.6; (b) Be recognized by the institution as varsity intercollegiate sports (see Bylaw 20.8.4.4); and (c) Involve all-male teams, mixed teams of males and females or all-female teams. 20.11.3.4.1 Waiver. The Membership Committee may approve a request to designate one sport involving all-males or mixed team of males and females and one sport involving all-female teams other than those set forth in Bylaw 20.11.3.4-(a). (Revised: 12/21/10, 7/21/15) 20.11.3.5 Single-Gender Institution Exception. Institutions that sponsor and conduct athletics programs for only one gender need not meet the sports sponsorship requirements for the other gender. (Revised: 5/4/06) 20.11.3.6 One Team Sport Each Season. A member institution does not need to sponsor one team sport each season. (Revised: 5/4/06) 20.11.3.7 Counting Multiseason Sports. If an institution sponsors the same sport in two different seasons, it may count the sport only in the season in which the sport participates in the most contests. To be counted as a fall sport, the majority of an institution's contests or dates of competition would have to occur from September through December; to be counted as a winter sport, December through March; to be counted as a spring sport, February through May. (Revised: 5/4/06) 20.11.3.8 Minimum Contests and Participants Requirements for Sports Sponsorship. In each sport, the institution's team shall engage in at least a minimum number of intercollegiate contests (against the varsity programs of four-year, degree-granting collegiate institutions) each year. In the individual sports, the institution's team shall include a minimum number of participants in each contest that is counted toward meeting the minimum-contests requirement. The following minimums are applicable: (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 1/8/05, 1/10/05, 4/8/05 effective 8/1/05, 10/27/05, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/07, 1/17/09 effective 8/1/09, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 1/17/15, 8/1/15, 8/19/15, 1/16/16) Team Sports Acrobatics and Tumbling Beach Volleyball Baseball Basketball

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(Note: The minimum-contest requirements set forth in Bylaw 20.11.3.8 apply only to the provisions of this section and do not apply to minimum-contest requirements in Bylaw 14 and Bylaw 17.) (Revised: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.11.3.8.1 Completion of Contest. To count as a contest, the institution's team actually shall participate in and complete the contest. Scheduled contests that are canceled or not completed (in accordance with the playing rules of the sport in question) may not be counted. For individual sports, an institution's team shall have the minimum number of participants in each contest, but is only required to have the minimum number per the playing rules to complete the contest. (Revised: 12/20/12, 1/16/13) 20.11.3.8.2 Regional Cross Country Qualifying Meets. An institution may count participation in a Division III regional cross country meet in meeting the minimum-contest requirement, provided the institution meets the minimum-participant requirement per Bylaw 20.11.3.8, and no qualifying standards exist for participation in the meet. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 20.11.3.8.3 Women's Rugby. In women's rugby, 15-a-side and seven-a-side competition may count toward the required minimum number of contests. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 20.11.3.8.4 Counting Multicontest Events. In the team sports, each game in a double-header, triple-header or tournament shall be counted as one contest. 20.11.3.8.5 Counting Multiteam Events in Individual Sports. In the individual sports, not more than two institution-versus-institution meetings shall be counted as contests in any multiteam competition (e.g., quadrangular track and field meet). If the institution achieves a single score in competition with the other competing institutions (e.g., a conference championship), it shall be counted as one contest. (Revised: 1/11/89 effective 8/1/89) 20.11.3.8.5.1 Meets with No Team Scoring. In the individual sports, a meet at which no team scoring is kept counts as a contest for the purpose of meeting the minimum-contest requirement, provided that at least the minimum number of participants per Bylaw 20.11.3.8 participates on the institution's team. 20.11.3.8.6 Individual Sports -- One or More Sites. In the individual sports, if the minimum number of student-athletes participating on one or more teams, at one or more sites, on behalf of the institution on the same day equals or exceeds the minimum number of participants per Bylaw 20.11.3.8, an institution may use the competition as a contest in meeting the minimum-contest requirements. (Adopted: 1/16/93) 20.11.3.8.6.1 Exception -- Multiday Track and Field Meets. In track and field, if the number of studentathletes participating in a multiday meet on behalf of the institution during the course of the entire meet equals or exceeds the minimum number of participants per Bylaw 20.11.3.8, and the meet is conducted on consecutive days, an institution may use the competition as a contest in meeting the minimum-contest requirement. (Adopted: 7/21/09) 20.11.3.8.7 Contests in Two Seasons. If an institution sponsors the same sport in two different seasons of the same academic year, it may count contests in both seasons, provided regular varsity competition is sponsored in both seasons and is so listed on the institution's official schedule in that sport. 20.11.3.8.8 Contests Versus Club Teams. A contest against a collegiate institution's club team may not be counted toward meeting the minimum-contest requirements. However, a member is not precluded from scheduling club teams. 20.11.3.8.8.1 Exception -- Women's Rugby. In women's rugby, an institution may count up to two contests per year against collegiate club teams toward meeting minimum-contest requirements. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 20.11.3.8.9 Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field. An institution may receive credit for sponsoring both indoor and outdoor track and field, provided its team participates in a total of at least 11 indoor and outdoor meets during the year, including at least three indoor and three outdoor meets. (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/07) 20.11.3.8.10 Acrobatics and Tumbling. In acrobatics and tumbling, dual meets and tri-meets may count toward the minimum number of contests. Tri-meets are counted as two contests for each competing team. No more than two tri-meets may be counted toward the minimum number of contests by a member institution. (Adopted: 1/27/20 effective 8/1/20) 20.11.3.8.11 Waivers. 20.11.3.8.11.1 Minimum Contests and Participants. The Membership Committee may approve waivers of the minimum number of intercollegiate contests or the minimum number of participants in a contest in situations beyond the control of the institution (e.g., weather conditions or disaster preventing completion of a scheduled

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competition, or verified injury or illness at the site of competition preventing the participation of the required minimum number of individuals). (Revised: 1/10/90, 7/21/15) 20.11.3.8.11.2 Minimum Contests. The Membership Committee may approve a waiver of the minimum number of intercollegiate contests in a situation in which: (Revised: 7/21/15) (a) The member institution can document that it had scheduled (for that academic year) the appropriate minimum number of contests under enforceable game contracts executed in writing; (b) An opponent canceled a game that it had contracted to play that academic year; and (c) Despite a good-faith effort, the institution was unable to rearrange its schedule to play the appropriate minimum number of contests. 20.11.3.9 Failure to Meet Minimum Sports Sponsorship Criteria. 20.11.3.9.1 Penalty Period. A penalty period of not less than five academic years shall apply to an institution that fails to meet the minimum sports sponsorship criteria subject to the conditions set forth in this bylaw. The penalty period begins once a first failure occurs (see Bylaw 20.11.3.9.1.1). (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 9/26/16) 20.11.3.9.1.1 First Failure. An institution shall be placed on membership probation for the length of the penalty period beginning with the next academic year after the failure to meet the minimum sports sponsorship criteria. During the first year of the penalty period, the institution shall be subject to the conditions of the probationary year in Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.1. (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 9/26/16) 20.11.3.9.1.2 Second Failure. An institution shall be placed in restricted membership in accordance with Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.2 for one academic year beginning with the next academic year after a second failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the following requirements shall be considered a second failure: (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11) (a) NCAA Convention and Regional Rules Seminar attendance; (b) Institutional Self-Study Guide; (c) Annual Financial Aid Report; (d) Sports sponsorship; or (e) Conditions of membership probation (see Bylaw 20.02.3.1.2.1). (Revised: 9/26/16) 20.11.3.9.1.3 Third Failure. An institution shall forfeit immediately its membership in the Association after a third failure is discovered during the penalty period. Failure to meet any of the requirements in Bylaw 20.11.3.9.1.2 shall be considered a third failure. (Adopted: 10/19/10 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 7/22/13) 20.11.3.10 Waivers of Sports Sponsorship. 20.11.3.10.1 Male-Female Enrollment Ratio Waiver. The Membership Committee may grant waivers of the sports sponsorship requirements for men or women if the institution provides data to demonstrate that the male-female enrollment ratio prohibits the offering of the required number of sports for one or the other. The institution shall submit its request for a waiver to the Membership Committee, and it shall be received in the national office not later than October 1. Any request received after that date shall be postmarked not later than September 23. The request shall include pertinent information supporting the institution's request and shall be signed by the institution's president or chancellor. (Revised: 5/4/06, 7/21/15) 20.11.3.10.2 Single-Gender Institution Transitioning to Coeducational Institution. The Membership Committee may waive for a three-year period the sports sponsorship requirements for an institution that is transitioning from single-gender to coeducational status. The waiver must be requested before an institution begins transitioning and must include a detailed action plan outlining the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with sport sponsorship requirements at the end of the three-year period. If circumstances warrant, a second consecutive three-year waiver may be granted. No waivers shall be granted beyond this six-year period. (Revised: 5/4/06, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 7/21/15) 20.11.3.10.3 Three-Season Sport Waiver. The Membership Committee may waive the requirement that an active member shall conduct at least one sport in every sport season if the institution is precluded from conducting a sport in a particular season by its academic calendar, climatic conditions or other circumstance beyond the control of the institution. (Revised: 5/4/06, 7/21/15) 20.11.3.10.4 Additional Waivers. The Membership Committee may waive all other sports sponsorship requirements based on objective evidence that demonstrates circumstances warranting a waiver of the normal application of those regulations. (Adopted: 10/19/09, Revised: 7/21/15) 9/14/22

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20.11.4 Letter-of-Intent Prohibition. An institution, or one that competes in a sport in Division III, shall not use in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete in a sport classified in Division III any form of a letter of intent or similar form of commitment. The institution may use for a prospective student-athlete those pre-enrollment forms executed by prospective students in general at that institution. (See Bylaw 13.9.1.1 for nonbinding athletics celebratory form exception). (Revised: 7/22/15)

20.12 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championships. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.12.1 Eligibility for National Collegiate Championships. [#] Separate championships in each division are not sponsored in the following sports: Women's beach volleyball Women's bowling Men's and women's fencing Men's gymnastics Women's gymnastics

Women's ice hockey (Divisions I and II) Men's and women's skiing Men's volleyball (Divisions I and II) Men's water polo Women's water polo

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20.12.2 Options When No Division III Championship Is Conducted. An active member institution that holds membership in Division III is eligible to compete in the Division II championships in those sports for which no championship is conducted in Division III. Such an institution is required to meet only the institutional and individual eligibility requirements of Division III that govern the sport in question. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.12.2.1 Exception for Maximum Number of Contests or Dates of Competition. A Division III member institution that is eligible for a championship in another division because there is no championship in that sport in its membership division shall apply the maximum number of contests or dates of competition in the sport involved that applies to the division in which it declares its intention to compete. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.13 Dues of Members. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.13.1 Determination of Dues. The annual dues of the various classes of membership shall be recommended to the membership by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.13.2 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be: Active Members: $2,000. Member Conferences: $1,000. *See Bylaw 20.10 for provisional membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.13.3 Payment Deadline. Dues are payable September 1 of each year. A member shall not be permitted to vote at a Convention of the Association if its dues are not paid for that year. To be eligible to compete in NCAA championships, dues shall be paid in accordance with Bylaw 31.2.1. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.14 Institutional Governance. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.1 Chancellor or President. A member institution's chancellor or president has ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program and the actions of any board in control of that program. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2 Athletics Board. A board in control of athletics or an athletics advisory board, which has responsibility for advising or establishing athletics policies and making policy decisions, is not required. However, if such a board exists, it must conform to the following provisions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2.1 Composition. Administration and/or faculty staff members shall constitute at least a majority of the board in control of athletics or an athletics advisory board, irrespective of the chancellor or president's responsibility and authority or whether the athletics department is financed in whole or in part by student fees. If the board has a parliamentary requirement necessitating more than a simple majority in order to transact some or all of its business, then the

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administrative and faculty members shall be of sufficient number to constitute at least that majority. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2.1.1 Administrator Defined. An administrator (for purposes of this legislation) is an individual employed by the institution as a full-time administrative staff member who holds an academic appointment, and is directly responsible to the institution's chancellor or president or serves as a chief administrative official (e.g., admissions director, finance officer, department head, or athletics department head). Other nonacademic staff members and individuals who are members of an institution's board of trustees or similar governing body would not be considered to be administrators for purposes of this regulation. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2.1.2 Board Subcommittee. If a board subcommittee is appointed, it is not necessary for the subcommittee to have majority control by administration and/or faculty members, provided all actions of the subcommittee are approved by the entire board before becoming effective. However, if the subcommittee's actions are effective permanently or become effective immediately and remain in effect until reviewed by the entire board at a later date, the subcommittee's membership must satisfy the majority-control requirement. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2.1.3 Attendance. A parliamentary majority of administrators and faculty members of a board in control of athletics is not required to be present at any single meeting in order to conduct business. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.2.2 Chair or Voting Delegate. Only an administrator or faculty member (as opposed to a student, alumnus or governing board member) may serve as chair of a member institution's board in control of intercollegiate athletics or represent the board as the institution's voting delegate at Conventions. Institutional representatives in these positions have responsibility for advising or establishing athletics policies and making policy decisions that require administrative and/or faculty control. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.14.3 Faculty Athletics Representative. A member institution shall designate an individual to serve as faculty athletics representative. An individual so designated after January 12, 1989, shall be a member of the institution's faculty or an administrator who holds faculty rank and shall not hold an administrative or coaching position in the athletics department. Duties of the faculty athletics representative shall be determined by the member institution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.4 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each institution shall establish a student-athlete advisory committee for its student-athletes. The composition and duties of the committee shall be determined by the institution. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.5 Budgetary Control. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.5.1 Normal Budgeting Procedures. The institution's annual budget for its intercollegiate athletics programs shall be controlled by the institution and subject to its normal budgeting procedures. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.5.2 Chancellor or President Approval. The institution's chancellor or president or an institutional administrator designated by the chancellor or president from outside the athletics department shall approve the annual budget in the event that the institution's normal budgeting procedures do not require such action. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.5.3 Financial Audit. All expenditures and revenue for or on behalf of a Division III member institution's intercollegiate athletics programs shall be subject to the institution's regular financial audit. In particular, additional revenue and expenditures associated with outside groups or individuals shall be included in this audit. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.14.6 Responsibility for Actions of Outside Entities. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.6.1 Independent Agencies or Organizations. An institution's "responsibility" for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program shall include responsibility for the acts of an independent agency or organization when a member of the institution's executive or athletics administration, or an athletics department staff member, has knowledge that such agency or organization is promoting the institution's intercollegiate athletics program. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.6.2 Representatives of Athletics Interests. An institution's "responsibility" for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program shall include responsibility for the acts of individuals when a member of the institution's executive or athletics administration has knowledge or should have knowledge that such an individual: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Has participated in or is a member of an agency or organization as described in Bylaw 20.14.6.1; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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(b) Has made financial contributions to the athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of that institution; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Has been requested by the athletics department staff to assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes or is assisting in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Has assisted or is assisting in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes; or (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Is otherwise involved in promoting the institution's athletics program. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.6.2.1 Agreement to Provide Benefit or Privilege. Any agreement between an institution (or any organization that promotes, assists or augments in any way the athletics interests of the member institution, including those identified per Bylaw 20.14.6.1) and an individual who, for any consideration, is or may be entitled under the terms of the agreement to any benefit or privilege relating to the institution's athletics program, shall contain a specific clause providing that any such benefit or privilege may be withheld if the individual has engaged in conduct that is determined to be a violation of NCAA legislation. The clause shall provide for the withholding of the benefit or privilege from a party to the agreement and any other person who may be entitled to a benefit or privilege under the terms of the agreement. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.14.6.2.2 Retention of Identity as "Representative." Any individual participating in the activities set forth in Bylaw 20.14.4.2 shall be considered a "representative of the institution's athletics interests," and once so identified as a representative, it is presumed the person retains that identity. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

20.15 Institutional Control. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.15.1 Responsibility for Control. It is the responsibility of each member institution to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Association. The institution's chancellor or president is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.15.2 Responsibility to Monitor and Report. Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Association, its division and conference in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its programs to ensure compliance and to identify and report to its division and conference instances in which compliance has not been achieved. The institution shall cooperate fully with any enforcement efforts and shall take appropriate corrective actions as necessary. Members of an institution's staff, student-athletes, and other individuals and groups representing the institution's athletics interests shall comply with the applicable Association rules, including rules requiring cooperation with enforcement efforts, and the member institution shall be responsible for such compliance. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 20.15.3 Institutional Control. The control and responsibility for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be exercised by the institution itself and by the conference(s), if any, of which it is a member. Administrative control or faculty control, or a combination of the two, shall constitute institutional control. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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FIGURE 20-1 Institutional Requirements for Sports Sponsorship For institutions with enrollment of 1,000 students or fewer.

For institutions with enrollment of more than 1,000 students.

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BYLAWS, ARTICLE 21

Committees. 21.02 Definitions and Applications. 21.02.1 Association-Wide Committees. [*] Association-wide committees deal with issues that affect all members of the Association and perform duties necessary to the ongoing operation of the Association. Association-wide committees are comprised of members from each of the Association's divisions. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.02.2 Common Committees. [*] Common committees deal with issues that apply to more than one division of the Association. Common committees perform duties necessary to the ongoing operation of the applicable divisions and are comprised of members from the applicable divisions. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.02.3 Federated Committees. [*] Federated committees deal with issues that apply to a specific membership division. Federated committees perform duties necessary to the ongoing operation of that division and are comprised only of members from that division. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.02.4 Districts. [#] For purposes of committee composition, the geographical districts are as follows: (Revised: 8/5/04) (a) District 1 -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont; (b) District 2 -- Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, West Virginia; (c) District 3 -- Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia; (d) District 4 -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin; (e) District 5 -- Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota; (f) District 6 -- Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas; (g) District 7 -- Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming; and (h) District 8 -- Alaska, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington 21.02.5 Conflict of Interest. A committee member shall not participate in the committee's discussion or vote on any action that might bring direct or indirect financial benefit to the member or any organization in which the member is financially interested (other than the member's institution or the conference of which it is a member). A violation of this rule by a member of a committee shall not invalidate the action taken by the committee if, following disclosure of the conflict of interest, the committee authorizes, ratifies or approves the action by a vote sufficient for the purpose, without counting the vote of the committee member with the conflict of interest, and the Management Council approves such action. All committee members shall agree to this policy before committee service and shall abide by the policy at all times. The current conflict of interest policy is located on the NCAA website (www.ncaa.org) or may be obtained from the NCAA national office. (Adopted: 4/15/09) 21.02.6 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution's faculty or administrative staff who is designated by the institution's chancellor or president or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution's relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see Bylaw 20.14.3). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.02.7 On the Staff. On the staff, as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as officers or representatives of the Association, is defined as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular staff function representing at least 50% of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be considered to be "on the staff" of an institution or organization. An individual on terminal leave or on leave in excess of 12 consecutive months shall not be considered to be "on the staff." (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.02.8 Senior Woman Administrator. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.02.8.1 Institutional Senior Woman Administrator. An institutional senior woman administrator is the highestranking female involved in the management of an institution's intercollegiate athletics program. An institution with a female director of athletics may designate a different female involved in the management of the member's program as a fifth representative to the NCAA governance structure. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel. [#] 21.1.1 Composition. [#] The panel shall consist of 12 members, including six members from Division I and three representatives each from Divisions II and III. A single conference may not have more than one representative on the panel. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 21.1.2 Method of Selection. [#] Three of the six Division I representatives shall be appointed by the Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet (these members must be current members of the Championships/Competition Cabinet) and one of those members must have experience working with playing rules. The remaining three shall be appointed by the Division I Collegiate Commissioners Association. Two of those three shall have experience working with playing rules. One of the three Division II and III representatives shall be appointed by the divisions' Championships Committees (these members must be current members of the divisions' Championship Committee). The remaining two representatives in Divisions II and III will be appointed at large and one of the two per each division shall have experience working with playing rules. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 21.1.2.1 Definition of "Working with Playing Rules." [#] The following experience will be considered to be the equivalent of "working with playing rules:" officiating experience, previous service on a rules committee, previous service on a committee with responsibility for playing rules administration or coaching. (Adopted: 1/10/05)

21.1.3 Term of Office. [#] At-large members of the panel will serve four-year terms. Championships/Sports Management Cabinet and Championships Committee members will serve for the duration of their cabinet or committee term. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 21.1.4 Duties. [#] The panel shall: (Adopted: 1/10/05) (a) Oversee all NCAA playing rules committees. This includes approval of playing rules recommendations and oversight of other issues pertaining to playing rules; (b) Recommend the establishment and dissolution of the playing rules committees; (c) Monitor playing rules maintained outside the NCAA; (d) Be responsible for all research and communications pertaining to the administration of playing rules, including the advancement of budgetary recommendations from the playing rules committee and to ensure consistency among different sports, when appropriate (e.g., policies controlling fighting or abusive language); (e) Review and act on requests from any division to exempt it from applying or delaying implementation of a playing rule for financial reasons; (Revised: 1/4/07) (f) Review all playing rules changes pertaining to finances, safety and image of the game; and (Revised: 1/4/07) (g) Oversee the selection process for secretary-rules editors, approve the selections of secretary-rules editors and review waiver requests for secretary-rules editor term limits. (Adopted: 1/4/07) 21.1.5 Meetings. [#] The Playing Rules Oversight Panel shall meet three times annually (e.g., March, June, August) after the playing rules committees meetings for each season are complete. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 21.1.6 Special Operating Rules. [#] 21.1.6.1 Review Process. [#] A recommendation from any rules committee shall be considered valid unless the Playing Rules Oversight Panel determines that the recommendation harms the image of the sport, creates an unsafe environment for student-athletes or places an unreasonable financial burden on the membership. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 21.1.6.1.1 Rules Committee Involvement. [#] The Playing Rules Oversight Panel may request that the playing rules committee chairs and/or secretary-rules editors present their case to the Playing Rules Oversight Panel when proposed changes are controversial or unusually complicated. (Adopted: 1/10/05)

21.2 Association-Wide Committees -- General Committees. [#] 21.2.1 Selection, Term of Office and Operation. [#] 21.2.1.1 Method of Selection. [#] Each division's governance structure shall appoint members to serve on the general Association-wide committees of the Association, consistent with that division's committee-appointment procedures (see Bylaw 21.9). The membership of each committee shall include representatives from each of the Association's membership divisions, including each subdivision of Division I. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02, 6/25/08) 21.2.1.2 Term of Office. [#] Unless otherwise specified, a member of the committees listed in this bylaw shall be appointed for one four-year term. A former member may be appointed to an additional term after three years have elapsed.

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An individual who has served two terms on a committee may not serve further on that committee. A member's term of service shall commence on the first day of September following the member's election or appointment. (Adopted: 6/25/08) 21.2.1.3 Operation. [#] The Board of Governors also shall ratify policies regarding length, location and expenses of Association-wide committee meetings. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 11/1/01, 5/13/08, 6/25/08, 2/10/15)

21.2.2 Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. [#] (Revised: 4/27/17) 21.2.2.1 Composition. The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports shall consist of members, including seven positions allocated for men, seven allocated for women and 11 unallocated. The membership of the committee shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/11/00, 1/13/03, 10/17/17, 7/20/22) (a) Two athletics directors or senior woman athletics administrators, one man and one woman; (b) One member who is an active coach; (c) One strength and conditioning specialist certified by an accredited strength and conditioning certification body; (d) Five members from the field of medicine, of whom at least two shall be women. One shall be a primary-care physician, who is board certified in family practice, internal medicine or emergency medicine, and shall have a current Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. One shall be a board certified orthopedic surgeon. One shall be a physician with expertise in endocrinology. One shall be a physician with expertise in drug-testing. One member shall be a physician who is a member of the general public; (Revised: 1/10/91, 8/5/04, 7/21/15, 7/20/22) (e) Two athletic trainers, one man and one woman. One must be responsible for the total athletic training program at a member institution; (Revised: 1/10/95, 4/27/17) (f) One member who is a lawyer practicing in sports law or related field, or a faculty member in sports law or related field; (Revised: 7/21/15) (g) One member of the NCAA Football Rules Committee; (h) One member representing secondary school interests. This individual shall be the National Federation of State High School Associations' staff liaison to the Sports Medicine Advisory Board and shall be eligible for reappointment without restriction; (Revised: 1/8/01) (i) One member active in sport-science research; (Revised: 1/10/90, 7/21/15) (j) One member with expertise in the area of drug education; (Adopted: 1/11/00) (k) One student-athlete from each division (who shall have one combined vote) shall serve as a member of the committee. Each student-athlete may serve on the committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility; (Revised: 1/13/03, 7/22/14, 7/21/15, 7/18/17, 4/20/21) (l) Two licensed mental health practitioners, one man and one woman; (Revised: 7/21/15, 7/20/22) (m) One registered dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition; (Adopted: 7/21/15) (n) One representative from the Division I Council; (Adopted: 10/17/17) (o) One representative from the Division II Management Council; and (Adopted: 7/21/15) (p) One representative from the Division III Management Council. (Adopted: 7/21/15) 21.2.2.2 Duties. [#] The committee, subject to the direction of the Board of Governors, and in conjunction with the NCAA Sport Science Institute, shall: (Revised: 1/13/03, 7/22/14, 2/10/15) (a) Promote and sponsor research to address relevant health and safety issues; (b) Promote education to enhance the health and safety of student-athletes; (c) Operate a national injury surveillance program to monitor injury trends and enhance safety in intercollegiate athletics; (d) Deter the use of NCAA banned substances in order to promote fair competition and safety; (e) Facilitate outreach activities to enhance student-athlete health and safety; and (f) Provide a health and safety perspective on relevant legislation and policy. 21.2.2.3 Term of Office, Chair. [#] The chair may remain on the committee for up to one additional year if the individual becomes the committee chair with only one year or less remaining on their four-year term. (Adopted: 10/22/07, Revised: 4/20/21)

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21.2.3.1 Composition. [#] The Honors Committee shall consist of nine members,including one current or former chancellor or president from a member institution, one member from each division and subdivision of Division I and three nationally distinguished citizens, one of whom must be a former NCAA honors recipient. Division II and Division III will be represented each by a member of the Management Council. Two positions shall be allocated for men, two allocated for women and five unallocated. (Revised: 1/13/98, 10/22/07) 21.2.3.2 Term of Office. [#] A member's term of service shall commence on the day following adjournment of the NCAA Convention following the member's appointment. (Adopted: 4/14/08) 21.2.3.3 Duties. [#] The committee shall receive nominations for the Theodore Roosevelt Award, the Silver Anniversary Awards, the Today's Top 10 Awards, the Award of Valor and the Inspiration Award and shall select the recipients of those awards. (Revised: 7/31/12)

21.2.4 Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. [#] 21.2.4.1 Composition. [#] The Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee shall consist of 18 members, including one current chancellor or president from each division. There shall be six members from Division I, six members from Division II and six members from Division III. One student-athlete from each division (who shall have one vote each) shall serve as a member of the committee. Each student-athlete may serve on the committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. Committee membership shall include a minimum of eight ethnic minorities, including at least four males and four females. (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 1/13/03, 10/17/11, 7/22/14, 7/18/17, 4/20/21) 21.2.4.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall: (a) Review issues related to the interests and advocacy of student-athletes, coaches and administrators who are ethnic minorities, LGBTQ or who have disabilities; and (Revised: 10/20/15) (b) Review and advocate for NCAA programs and policies that affect and include, but are not limited to, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and the LGBTQ community. (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 10/20/15)

21.2.5 Olympic Sports Liaison Committee. [#] 21.2.5.1 Composition. [#] The Olympic Sports Liaison Committee shall consist of 14 members, including at least one from each division. One student-athlete from each division (who shall have one vote each) shall serve as a member of the committee. Each student-athlete may serve on the committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. (Adopted: 1/10/91, Revised: 1/13/03, 7/22/14, 7/18/17, 4/20/21) 21.2.5.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall: (Adopted: 1/10/91) (a) Act as a liaison between the Association, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and national governing bodies; and (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (b) Study and make recommendations concerning the Association's appropriate role in the involvement of student-athletes in international athletics.

21.2.6 Postgraduate Scholarship Committee. [#] 21.2.6.1 Composition. [#] The Postgraduate Scholarship Committee shall consist of seven members, including two positions allocated for men, two allocated for women and three unallocated, one of which shall be a former recipient of an NCAA postgraduate scholarship. 21.2.6.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall be responsible for planning and administering the Association's postgraduate scholarship program for student-athletes who have distinguished themselves academically and athletically.

21.2.7 Research Committee. [#] 21.2.7.1 Composition. [#] The Research Committee shall consist of 10 members, including four representatives from Division I, two each from Divisions II and III and two unallocated. In addition, three positions shall be allocated for men, three allocated for women and four unallocated. The membership of the committee shall consist of at least three athletics administrators and at least three faculty athletics representatives with appropriate research experience. (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/13/03, 10/22/03) 21.2.7.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall: (a) Promote and encourage graduate student research on psychosocial aspects of intercollegiate athletics by administering the Association's Graduate Student Research Grant Program; (Revised: 5/15/18) (b) Assist staff in the evaluation of data-sharing requests submitted by the membership, as needed; (Revised: 2/10/15, 5/15/18)

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(c) Study and make recommendations to the NCAA research staff and governance committees concerning opportunities for Association or collaborative research at the nexus of higher education and athletics; (Revised: 5/15/18) (d) Confer with research staff on issues related to the research Review Board, its policies and standard operating procedures; and (Adopted: 5/15/18) (e) Monitor progress of the most significant research endeavors undertaken by the NCAA research staff at the behest of the Association. (Adopted: 5/15/18)

21.2.8 Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct, Committee on. [#] 21.2.8.1 Composition. [#] The Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct shall consist of 11 members. One student-athlete from each division (who shall have one vote each) shall serve as a member of the committee. Each studentathlete may serve on the committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/13/03, 7/22/14, 7/18/17, 4/20/21) 21.2.8.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall be responsible for promoting sportsmanship and ethical conduct within the Association. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)

21.2.9 Walter Byers Scholarship Committee. [#] 21.2.9.1 Composition. The Walter Byers Scholarship Committee shall consist of seven members, including one position allocated for a man, one allocated for a woman, one allocated for a former student-athlete and four unallocated. (Adopted: 1/10/90, Revised: 4/16/13, 10/16/18) 21.2.9.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall be responsible for planning and administering the Association's Walter Byers Scholarship program for student-athletes who have distinguished themselves academically and athletically. (Adopted: 1/10/90)

21.2.10 Women's Athletics, Committee on. [#] 21.2.10.1 Composition. [#] The Committee on Women's Athletics shall consist of 18 members, including one current chancellor or president from each division. There shall be six members from Division I, six members from Division II and six members from Division III. Six positions shall be allocated for men, six allocated for women and six unallocated. One student-athlete from each division (who shall have one vote each) shall serve as a member of the committee. Each studentathlete may serve on the committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/13/03, 7/21/08, 10/17/11, 7/22/14, 7/18/17, 4/20/21) 21.2.10.2 Duties. [#] The committee shall: (Revised: 7/22/03) (a) Study and make policy recommendations concerning opportunities for women in athletics at the institutional, conference and national levels; (b) Study and make policy recommendations concerning other issues directly affecting women's athletics; and (c) Appoint and oversee the Woman of the Year Selection Committee and the process.

21.3 Association-Wide Committees -- Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities. [#] 21.3.1 Selection, Composition, Duties, Term of Office and Operation. [#] 21.3.1.1 Method of Selection. [#] Each division's governance structure shall appoint members to serve on the rules committees without championships administration responsibilities. The Playing Rules Oversight Panel shall oversee the selection process for secretary-rules editors and approve selections for those positions. The secretary-rules editor may be reappointed but is limited to a term not to exceed eight years in length and shall be a nonvoting member of the committee. The membership of each committee shall include representatives from each of the Association's membership divisions. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/10/91, 1/16/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02, 1/9/06, 1/4/07) 21.3.1.1.1 Waiver -- Secretary-Rules Editor Term Limit. [#] Due to extenuating circumstances, the Playing Rules Oversight Panel may waive the secretary-rules editor's eight-year term limit; however, the term shall not be extended by more than four additional years. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) 21.3.1.2 Composition Requirements. [#] At least 25 percent of the positions on each rules committee shall be filled by athletics directors, associate or assistant athletics directors, senior woman athletics administrators, individuals who are employed full time as administrators by member conferences, or individuals who are employed both part time as administrators by member conferences and full time by member institutions. Further, at least 50 percent of the total positions on each rules committee shall be filled by coaching staff members. In order for a district to be represented, at least five of its active members shall sponsor the sport involved on an intercollegiate basis. (Revised: 1/10/90, 3/23/01, 1/14/02) 9/14/22

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21.3.1.3 Duties. [#] Subject to the final authority of the Playing Rules Oversight Panel, each rules committee shall establish and maintain rules of play in its sport consistent with the sound traditions of the sport and of such character as to ensure good sportsmanship and safe participation by the competitors. These playing rules shall be common for all divisions of the Association, and differences among the divisions shall not be permitted, except for the division-specific playing regulations developed to address significant financial impact and approved by the divisions and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. Playing rules committees shall have the authority to permit rules experimentation in the nontraditional/ nonchampionship season without the Playing Rules Oversight Panel approval. Experimentation in the regular season shall be subject to the Playing Rules Oversight Panel review. (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/10/05, 11/15/05) 21.3.1.4 Term of Office. [#] Unless otherwise specified, a member of the committees listed in this bylaw shall be appointed for one four-year term. A former member may be appointed to an additional term after three years have elapsed. An individual who has served two terms on a committee may not serve further on that committee. A member's term of service shall commence on the first day of September following the member's election or appointment. (Adopted: 6/25/08) 21.3.1.5 Cooperation with Other Organizations. [#] A rules committee may cooperate with other national organizations in the development of common playing rules. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.3.1.6 Operation. [#] The Board of Governors shall ratify policies regarding the length, location and expenses of Association-wide committee meetings. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15)

21.3.2 Baseball Rules Committee. [#] The Baseball Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/11/89) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.3 Basketball Rules Committee, Men's. [#] The Men's Basketball Rules Committee shall consist of 13 members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/10/91) (a) There shall be at least two representatives from each of the following four geographical regions: Districts 1 and 2; District 3; Districts 4 and 5; and Districts 6, 7 and 8; (b) Six members shall be from Division I, three members shall be from Division II, three members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (c) One member shall be elected chair. (Revised: 1/10/91) 21.3.4 Basketball Rules Committee, Women's. [#] The Women's Basketball Rules Committee shall consist of 13 members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/11/89) (a) There shall be at least two representatives from each of the following four geographical regions: Districts 1 and 2; District 3; Districts 4 and 5; and Districts 6, 7 and 8; (b) Six members shall be from Division I, three members shall be from Division II, three members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (Revised: 1/11/89) (c) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.5 Football Rules Committee. [#] The Football Rules Committee shall consist of 13 members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/16/93) (a) There shall be at least two representatives from each of the following four geographical regions: Districts 1 and 2; District 3; Districts 4 and 5; and Districts 6, 7 and 8; (b) Six members shall be from Division I, three members shall be from Division II, three members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (Revised: 1/16/93) (c) One member shall be elected chair. (Revised: 1/16/93) 21.3.6 Ice Hockey Rules Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee shall consist of 13 members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02) (a) Six members shall be from Division I, one member shall be from a Division II institution that sponsors Division I, II or III men's or women's ice hockey, four members shall be from Division III, one member shall be from Division II or III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02, 10/26/15) (b) Within Divisions I and III, one-half of the members shall represent men's ice hockey interests and one-half of the members shall represent women’s ice hockey interests; and 9/14/22

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21.3.7 Lacrosse Rules Committee, Men's. [#] The Men's Lacrosse Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/13/03) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, one member shall be from Division II and three members shall be from Division III. One additional member shall serve as a nonvoting secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.8 Lacrosse Rules Committee, Women's. [#] The Women's Lacrosse Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 4/28/05 effective 8/1/05) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, one member shall be from Division II and three members shall be from Division III. One additional member shall serve as a nonvoting secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.9 Soccer Rules Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/11/89) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; (b) Within each division, one-half of the members shall represent men's soccer interests, and one-half of the members shall represent women's soccer interests; and (c) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.10 Softball Rules Committee, Women's. [#] The Women's Softball Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/9/96) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.11 Swimming and Diving Rules Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be a secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.12 Track and Field Rules Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be a secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. 21.3.13 Volleyball Rules Committee, Women's. [#] The Women's Volleyball Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/14/02) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and one additional member shall serve as a nonvoting secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair. (Adopted: 1/14/02) 21.3.14 Wrestling Rules Committee, Men's. [#] The Men's Wrestling Rules Committee shall consist of nine members and shall be constituted as follows: (Adopted: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) (a) Four members shall be from Division I, two members shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be a secretary-rules editor; and (b) One member shall be elected chair.

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21.4.1.1 Method of Selection. [#] Each division's governance structure shall appoint members to serve on the committees with playing rules and championships administration responsibilities. The Playing Rules Oversight Panel shall oversee the selection process of secretary-rules editors and approve the selections for those positions. The secretary-rules editor may be reappointed but is limited to a term not to exceed eight years in length and shall be a nonvoting member of the committee. The membership of each committee shall include representatives from each of the Association's membership divisions. (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02, 1/9/06, 1/4/07) 21.4.1.1.1 Waiver -- Secretary-Rules Editor Term Limit. [#] Due to extenuating circumstances, the Playing Rules Oversight Panel may waive the secretary-rules editor's eight-year term limit; however, the term shall not be extended by more than four additional years. (Adopted: 1/13/03, Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) 21.4.1.2 Composition Requirements. [#] For committees that administer Division I, Division II, Division III and National Collegiate Championships in individual sports, at least 25 percent of the positions on each committee shall be filled by athletics administrators (i.e., athletics directors, associate or assistant athletics directors, senior woman athletics administrators, individuals who are employed full time as administrators by member conferences, or individuals who are employed both part time as administrators by member conferences and full time by member institutions). Further, at least 50 percent of the total positions on each rules committee shall be filled by coaching staff members. For committees that administer Division I, Division II, Division III and National Collegiate Championships in team sports, at least 50 percent of the positions on each committee shall be filled by athletics administrators. Further, at least 50 percent of the total positions on each rules committee shall be filled by coaching staff members. In order for a district to be represented on a committee for which district representation is specified, at least five of its active members shall sponsor the sport on an intercollegiate basis. (Revised: 1/10/90, 1/10/95, 3/23/01, 1/14/02) 21.4.1.2.1 Exception -- Men's and Women's Skiing Committee. [#] The Men's and Women's Skiing Committee shall be exempt from the composition requirements set forth in Bylaw 21.4.1.2. (Adopted: 4/25/03) 21.4.1.3 Special Operating Rules. [#] Each committee shall act as one body to formulate playing rules and determine general policies for the administration of the NCAA championships under its jurisdiction. Division subcommittees, composed of committee members from the respective divisions, shall be responsible for administering the respective division championships. 21.4.1.4 Advisory Committees. [#] The governing sports committee may appoint individuals not already serving on a sports committee to an advisory committee. 21.4.1.5 Duties. [#] 21.4.1.5.1 Rules of Play. [#] Subject to the final authority of the Playing Rules Oversight Panel, each rules committee shall establish and maintain rules of play in its sport consistent with the sound traditions of the sport and of such character as to ensure good sportsmanship and safe participation by the competitors. These playing rules shall be common for all divisions of the Association, and differences among the divisions shall not be permitted, except for the division-specific playing regulations developed to address significant financial impact and approved by the divisions and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. Playing rules committees shall have the authority to permit rules experimentation in the nontraditional/nonchampionship season without the Playing Rules Oversight Panel approval. Experimentation in the regular season shall be subject to the Playing Rules Oversight Panel review. (Revised: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/10/05, 11/15/05) 21.4.1.5.2 National Records. [#] In sports for which national records are maintained, each committee shall be responsible for approval of such national records. 21.4.1.5.3 Cooperation with Other Organizations. [#] A rules committee may cooperate with other national organizations in the development of common playing rules. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.4.1.5.4 Operation. [#] The Board of Governors shall ratify policies regarding the length, location and expenses of common committee meetings. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 21.4.1.6 Term of Office. [#] Unless otherwise specified, a member of the committees listed in this bylaw shall be appointed for one four-year term. A former member may be appointed to an additional term after three years have elapsed. 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21.4.4 Rifle Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men's and Women's Rifle Committee shall consist of seven members, including the secretary-rules editor. 21.4.5 Skiing Committee, Men's and Women's. [#] The Men's and Women's Skiing Committee shall consist of seven members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 1/11/89) (a) Two members shall represent men's skiing interests, two members shall represent women's skiing interests and three unallocated; (Revised: 1/11/89, 4/25/03) (b) One member shall be selected from the West skiing region, one member shall be selected from the Central skiing region, two members shall be selected from the East skiing region, two members shall be selected at large and one member shall be secretary-rules editor; and (Revised: 1/11/89, 4/19/16) (c) Two members shall be coaches who represent downhill alpine skiing and two members shall be coaches who represent nordic skiing. The secretary-rules editor may be counted toward satisfying this requirement. (Adopted: 4/25/03) 21.4.6 Water Polo Committee, Men's. [#] The Men's Water Polo Committee shall consist of six members and shall be constituted as follows: (Revised: 10/28/97, 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 the prescribed regional or district representation shall be achieved through normal attrition, 1/9/06, 1/4/07) (a) Two members shall be from the East region; (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) (b) Two members shall be from the West region; (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) (c) One member shall be selected at-large; and (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) (d) An additional member shall be secretary-rules editor. (Revised: 1/9/06, 1/4/07) 21.4.7 Water Polo Committee, Women's. [#] The Women's Water Polo Committee shall consist of six members, including the secretary-rules editor. There shall be three members from Division I, one member from Division II, one member from Division III and one member selected at large. (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00)

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21.5.1 Selection, Composition, Duties, Term of Office and Operation. [#] 21.5.1.1 Method of Selection. [#] Each applicable division's governance structure shall nominate and select the members and chair of each committee. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/02) 21.5.1.2 Duties. [#] Each committee shall be responsible for developing policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the NCAA championships under its jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the applicable division's governance structure and the requirements, standards and conditions prescribed by Bylaw 31. Policies and procedures governing the administration of National Collegiate Championships applicable to more than one division also shall be subject to the ratification of the Board of Governors (see Bylaw 31 for committee duties related to the administration of championships). (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/10/15) 21.5.1.3 Term of Office. [#] Unless otherwise specified, a member of the committees listed in this bylaw shall be appointed for one four-year term. A former member may be appointed to an additional term after three years have elapsed. An individual who has served two terms on a committee may not serve further on that committee. A member's term of service shall commence on the first day of September following the member's election or appointment. (Adopted: 6/25/08) 21.5.1.4 Special Operating Rules. [#] Each committee shall act as one body to determine general policies for the administration of championships. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.5.1.5 Selection Criteria. [#] Each committee shall have the authority to establish championships selection criteria, including requirements to use regular-season playing rules that conform with rules used in NCAA championships under its jurisdiction in those sports for which the Association does not maintain playing rules. 21.5.1.6 Regional Advisory Committees. [#] Regional advisory committees may be appointed by each championships committee. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.5.1.7 Operation. [#] The Board of Governors shall ratify policies regarding the length, location and expenses of common committee meetings. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15)

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21.6.1 Selection. [#] Each applicable division's governance structure shall appoint members to serve on the common committees with governance administration responsibilities. The membership of each committee shall include representatives from each of the Association's applicable membership divisions, including each subdivision of Division I. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/02) 21.6.2 Operation. [#] The Board of Governors shall ratify policies regarding the length, location and expenses of common committee meetings. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15)

21.9 Division III Committees. 21.9.1 Eligibility for Membership. 21.9.1.1 On the Staff. Individuals serving on Division III committees or as Division III representatives on Associationwide or common committees shall be salaried on a regular basis by a Division III institution or conference and perform a regular staff function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference, unless otherwise specified. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.1.1.1 Modification in Employment Status. If a committee member's employment status is altered to the extent that the individual no longer meets this requirement, the individual shall be replaced on the committee at the Management Council and Presidents Council meetings immediately after the change in status. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.1.1.2 Individuals on Sabbatical or Temporary Leave. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be considered to be "on the staff" and eligible for committee membership. An individual on terminal leave or on leave in excess of 12 consecutive months shall not be eligible to serve on a committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.1.1.3 Reclassification from Division III to Division II. If a committee member's institution has forwarded to the national office written notice of its intention to change its membership classification to Division II, per Bylaw 20.6.1, that individual shall not be eligible to serve on any Division III committee. (Adopted: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for those institutions first submitting official notice to reclassify after 6/1/98) 21.9.1.1.4 Waiver of Replacement Requirement. The Management Council shall have the authority to waive this provision or to approve a later replacement date if it deems that application of Bylaw 21.9.1.1.1 would be detrimental to the work of the committee involved. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 5/4/11) 21.9.1.2 One Member per Playing Conference. The membership of a Division III "playing conference" (i.e., one that conducts a regular conference schedule or a postseason tournament to determine its champion in football or basketball) may not be represented on any committee by more than one individual. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.1.2.1 Waiver. The Management Council shall have the authority to waive Bylaw 21.9.1.2 for a period of not more than one calendar year due to changes in conference membership and/or conference realignment. (Adopted: 7/20/10) 21.9.1.3 Vacancies. A representative of a playing conference or member institution whose term of service on a committee has expired shall not be replaced on that committee by another representative of the same conference or institution for a period of at least one year. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.1.3.1 Unexpired Portion of Term. If an interim vacancy occurs and a committee member has equal to or more than one half of a term remaining, then that committee member may be replaced on that committee by another representative of the same conference or institution only for the remainder of that term. (Adopted: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00) 21.9.1.4 Sports Committees -- Selection and Composition. 21.9.1.4.1 Method of Selection. The Division III members of each common committee per Bylaws 21.4 and 21.5, and each Division III sports committee per Bylaw 21.9.6 shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will forward a slate to the Championships Committee for appointment, subject to final approval by the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 2/5/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/13/98, 5/4/11) 21.9.1.4.2 Composition Requirements. At least 50 percent of the positions on each team sports committee and at least 25 percent of the positions on each individual sports committee shall be filled by athletics administrators (e.g., athletics directors, associate or assistant athletics directors, senior woman administrators, sports information directors or athletics communications directors, individuals who are employed full time as administrators by member conferences, or individuals who are employed both part time as administrators by member conferences and full time by member institutions). (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/8/01, 10/22/13) 9/14/22

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21.9.2 Term of Office. 21.9.2.1 Length of Term. Division III presidents or chancellors serving on all Division III general committees (per Bylaw 21.9.5) are limited to a two-year term of service. Presidents or chancellors may be reappointed or re-elected to one additional term, resulting in four years of service. Unless otherwise specified, all other Division III members of committees shall be appointed or elected for one four-year term. Unless otherwise specified, the terms of service of general committee members (per Bylaw 21.9.5) shall commence in January following the adjournment of the annual NCAA Convention following the member's election or appointment. The terms of service of all other committee members shall commence on the first day of September following the member's election or appointment. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/10/05, 10/3/05) 21.9.2.2 Appointment or Election. Unless otherwise specified, the Division III members of committees shall be appointed or elected by the Management Council. Unless otherwise specified, the former committee member may be appointed or elected to an additional term on that committee after three years have elapsed. Unless otherwise specified, an individual who has served more than two terms on a committee may not serve further on that committee. A member serving more than one-half of a four-year term is ineligible to seek immediate re-election. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.2.2.1 Appointment or Election of Chairs. Unless otherwise specified, chairs of committees shall be elected by the committees themselves for a term not to exceed two years. A chair is not eligible for immediate re-election to the position of chair. The chair of each committee shall have the privilege of voting on any issue considered by the committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.2.3 Appointment to Fill Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs among the members of a committee or among the Division III members of Association-wide or common committees, the Management Council shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term by a majority vote of its members present and voting. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.2.3.1 Unexpired Portion of Term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term. Members who serve more than one-half of a term in such instances shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.2.4 Adjustments to Achieve Staggered Terms. Members may be appointed for less than full terms whenever it is necessary to adjust the membership of a committee to ensure that vacancies occur in proper sequence. Members who serve more than one-half of a term in such instances shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.2.5 Management Council Representation. All general committees (per Bylaw 21.9.5) shall include at least one Management Council member. In addition, at least one of the Division III representatives on general committees functioning in an Association-wide capacity shall be a member of the Management Council. Management Council members will serve as a liaison for each committee to the Management Council. Unless otherwise specified, Management Council members will serve as voting members of such committees. Management Council members serving on Division III general committees shall be excluded from the total composition requirements of the respective committee. A Management Council member's term of service shall commence in January after adjournment of the annual Convention and shall be concurrent with their remaining term of service on the Management Council. A Management Council member must terminate service on such a committee at the expiration of the member's term on the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/02, 4/20/21)

21.9.3 Removal from Committee. The chair of each committee is authorized to recommend to the Management Council that a member be replaced if such member is not discharging the member's duties properly. In addition, a member who is absent from two consecutive meetings without reason approved by the Management Council shall be removed from the committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99) 21.9.4 Meeting Length and Sites. The Management Council and Presidents Council, subject to ratification by the Board of Governors, are responsible for developing policies governing the length, sites and expenses related to committee meetings (see Bylaw 31.7.2). Such policies shall be published annually in the NCAA Committee Handbook. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 21.9.5 General Committees. To conduct Division III business in an efficient and orderly fashion, the following general committees shall be established and will report directly to the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.1 Strategic Planning and Finance Committee.

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21.9.5.1.1 Composition. The Strategic Planning and Finance Committee shall consist of 13 members, including the vice chair of the Presidents Council; three additional members of the Presidents Council; the vice chair of the Management Council; four additional members of the Management Council; the chair of the Championships Committee; two "at-large" members who do not serve on the Presidents Council, Management Council or Championships Committee; and one student-athlete who shall be a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. At least two members shall be conference administrators. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 4/17/07, 7/21/09, 2/9/12) 21.9.5.1.2 Term of Office. "At-large" members shall serve a maximum of one four-year term. The terms of the other members shall coincide with their terms on those bodies. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.1.3 Chair. The vice chair of the Presidents Council shall serve as chair. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.1.4 Duties. The committee shall review and make recommendations regarding all budgetary and fiscal policy requests forwarded by the Management Council. The committee shall monitor and update the Division III Strategic Plan consistent with the Division III philosophy statement and the goals and objectives of the NCAA Strategic Plan. The committee also shall monitor the administration of the annual budget and report to the Management Council on a regular basis regarding that topic. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 4/17/07) 21.9.5.2 Championships Committee. 21.9.5.2.1 Composition. The Championships Committee shall consist of nine members, including the chair of the Management Council and two other Management Council members. The committee shall include at least three men, at least three women, at least one student-athlete and at least one member of an ethnic minority. At least one committee member shall represent each of the four regions specified in Bylaw 21.13.1.1. Terms of the Management Council members shall coincide with their terms on that body. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/02, 1/10/05) 21.9.5.2.2 Duties. The committee shall: (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (a) Make budgetary recommendations to the Management Council for the conduct of championships; (b) Supervise qualifications and/or selection procedures for those events; (c) Review recommendations from sports committees regarding the administration of those championships; (d) Process other issues related to the administration of the events; (e) Act as the final authority regarding championships matters that are subject to appeal (i.e., excluding appeals of championships selection or assignment in championships competition); (f) Appoint the members of the sports committees, subject to the final approval of the Management Council; and (Revised: 5/4/11) (g) Receive informational updates from the Playing Rules Oversight Panel on issues relating to Division III. (Revised: 7/24/12) 21.9.5.3 Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. 21.9.5.3.1 Composition. The committee shall be composed of six members, including one member from the Management Council and one student-athlete who shall be a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The committee shall include at least two men, and at least two women, and at least one of the positions shall be allocated for a member of an ethnic minority. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/10/05) 21.9.5.3.2 Duties. The committee shall have the authority under Bylaw 14.12 to determine all matters pertaining to the policies and procedures for the reinstatement of eligibility of a student-athlete who is ineligible for intercollegiate competition as a result of an NCAA rules violation, and for waivers of legislation that the Management Council or the membership has authorized the committee to grant. The procedures for processing such appeals or requests shall be established by the committee and approved by the Management Council. The committee may reinstate eligibility immediately, may reinstate eligibility at a future time or may determine that eligibility should not be reinstated. The committee also may impose conditions for reinstatement of eligibility. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/11/00) 21.9.5.3.3 Quorum. Three members present and voting shall constitute a quorum to conduct committee business, it being understood that the chair shall make a special effort to have full committee attendance. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/11/00)

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21.9.5.3.4 Authority of Student-Athlete Reinstatement Staff. Subject to review by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, the student-athlete reinstatement staff is authorized to apply the reinstatement rules of the Association. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/11/00) 21.9.5.3.5 Appeals. After the student-athlete reinstatement staff has acted on a reinstatement matter, the involved institution may appeal the decision to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. Its determination shall be final, binding and conclusive, and shall not be subject to further review by the Management Council or any other authority. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/11/00) 21.9.5.4 Committee on Infractions. The Committee on Infractions shall be appointed and its duties assigned as provided in Bylaw 19. (Adopted: 4/15/14) 21.9.5.5 Infractions Appeals Committee. The Infractions Appeals Committee shall be appointed and its duties assigned as provided in Bylaw 19. (Adopted: 4/15/14) 21.9.5.6 Financial Aid Committee. 21.9.5.6.1 Composition. The Financial Aid Committee shall consist of 12 members. Four members shall be financial aid administrators, one of whom shall be from a public institution. One member of the committee shall be a member of the Management Council, at least one shall be a president or chancellor and at least one shall be a member of an ethnic minority. At least four positions shall be allocated for men and at least four allocated for women. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/12/04, 4/28/05, 1/9/06, 4/11/06) 21.9.5.6.2 Duties. The committee shall be responsible for the review and consideration of the Division III bylaws that govern financial aid and report to the Management Council on a regular basis regarding that topic. The committee shall be responsible for the administration of the financial aid reporting process, including the implementation of operating policies and procedures. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 4/28/05, 4/14/08) 21.9.5.7 Interpretations and Legislation Committee. 21.9.5.7.1 Composition. The Interpretations and Legislation Committee shall consist of eight members. One shall be a member of the Management Council, one shall be a student-athlete representative, one shall be a faculty athletics representative, one shall be a conference administrator and at least one shall be a member of an ethnic minority. At least three positions shall be allocated for men and at least three allocated for women. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/11/00) 21.9.5.7.2 Duties. The committee shall determine interpretations of all Division III legislation. The committee also shall review and refine legislative proposals, incorporate new legislation and interpretations, review deregulation issues and approve the publication of supplementary compilations of interpretations. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.7.3 Special Operating Rules. The committee shall not have the authority to alter an existing Management Council interpretation. Its decision shall be binding unless overturned upon appeal to the Management Council or Presidents Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or at the business session of the annual Convention. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.8 Membership Committee. 21.9.5.8.1 Composition. The Membership Committee shall consist of 10 members. One shall be a Management Council member, at least one shall be a faculty athletics representative, at least one shall be a senior woman administrator, at least one shall be a conference administrator, one shall be a president or chancellor and at least one shall be a member of an ethnic minority. At least four positions shall be allocated for men and at least four positions shall be allocated for women. At least one member shall be appointed from each of the four geographical regions per Bylaw 21.13.1.1. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 2/5/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/10/05, 1/9/06) 21.9.5.8.2 Duties. The committee shall review issues related to Division III membership, including: (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07 for any application of member penalties [probation or restricted membership status] based on the sports sponsorship audit shall be based on information reported for the 2006-07 year and beyond, 7/24/07, 7/26/11) (a) Issues and educational efforts affecting provisional, reclassifying and continuing members; (b) Monitoring and auditing of sports-sponsorship requirements; (c) Coordinating educational programs for the membership regarding NCAA legislation; and (d) Issues regarding membership requirements (e.g., sports sponsorship) that are discovered during the enforcement process. Additionally, the committee may impose penalties for the failure of any member to meet conditions and

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obligations of membership, including sports-sponsorship requirements and any issues discovered through the enforcement process. 21.9.5.9 Nominating Committee. 21.9.5.9.1 Composition. The Nominating Committee shall consist of eight members, including at least one former NCAA officer or former member of the NCAA Council or Management Council, one current member of the Management Council, and one president or chancellor. A maximum of five members may be at large. The committee shall include at least three men, at least three women, and at least one member of an ethnic minority. At least one member shall be appointed from each of the four geographical regions per Bylaw 21.13.1.1. A current member of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity for selections to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 2/5/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/11/00 effective 8/1/00, 1/14/02, 8/5/04, 1/10/05, 10/3/05, 10/17/11) 21.9.5.9.2 Duties. The committee shall coordinate nominations for the Division III Management Council, all standing committees that report to the Management Council, all Division III sports committees and all Division III positions on Association-wide and common committees. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.5.10 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. 21.9.5.10.1 Composition. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of: (a) One student-athlete from each unit represented in the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee partnership program. A unit shall consist of two partnered conferences. Independent institutions shall collectively be represented as one additional unit. If there is an odd number of Division III conferences, the unpaired conference and all independent institutions shall collectively be represented as one additional unit; and (Revised: 7/24/12, 1/22/18 effective 8/1/18) (b) Fifty percent of the positions shall be allocated for men and 50 percent allocated for women with at least 25 percent of all positions allocated for ethnic minorities. Not more than one student-athlete from a playing conference may serve on the committee at any time. Two Management Council members shall serve as ex officio members of the committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97, Revised: 2/5/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/13/03, 1/12/04, 1/9/06, 10/22/07, 1/14/09, 4/20/09, 7/24/12) 21.9.5.10.1.1 Partner Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Liaison. Each conference and group of independents without a member on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, shall have a studentathlete designated as a Partner Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Liaison. Compositional requirements, roles and responsibilities and term limits for this liaison role shall be set forth in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee policies and procedures. (Adopted: 1/20/18 effective 8/1/18) 21.9.5.10.2 Term of Office. A student-athlete member shall not serve more than three years on the committee and may not be reappointed for another term. Student-athletes may serve on the committee and/or on an Association-wide committee up to one year after completion of their intercollegiate athletics eligibility. A member shall commence service on the first day following the member's election. When a student-athlete member leaves the committee, the student-athlete shall be replaced by a student-athlete from their partner conference, who may serve up to three years on the committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/8/01, 1/13/03, 7/22/14, 4/20/21) 21.9.5.10.2.1 Exceptions -- Presidents Council and Management Council Members. 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Management Council shall not be from the same member institution as another current member of the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/13/03) 21.9.5.10.5 Duties. The committee shall receive information on and explanations of NCAA activities and legislation and shall review and react to topics referred to it by other Association committees and by Presidents and Management Councils. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.9.6 Sports Committees With Only Championships Administration Responsibilities. To conduct Division III championships in an efficient and orderly fashion, sports committees with only championships administration responsibilities shall be established and shall report directly to the Championships Committee (see Bylaw 21.9.5.2). (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.6.1 Selection, Composition and Duties. 21.9.6.1.1 Duties. Each committee shall be responsible for developing policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the championships under its jurisdiction, subject to the direction and approval of the Championships Committee and the requirements, standards and conditions prescribed by Bylaw 31 (see Bylaw 31 for committee duties related to the administration of championships). (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.6.1.2 Special Operating Rules. Each committee shall act as one body to determine general policies for the administration of championships. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.6.1.3 Selection Criteria. Each committee shall have the authority to establish championships selection criteria, including requirements to use regular-season playing rules that conform with rules used in NCAA championships under its jurisdiction in those sports for which the Association does not maintain playing rules. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.6.1.4 Regional Advisory Committees. Regional advisory committees may be appointed by each sports committee as prescribed by the Championships Committee. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 21.9.6.2 Committee Membership. Membership on sports committees in team and individual sports with only championships administration responsibilities shall be limited in number as specified in Figure 21-1. (Revised: 1/9/06)

21.10 Presidents Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.1 Composition. The Presidents Council shall include 20 members and shall be comprised of 18 Division III chancellors or presidents and two student-athletes from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (see Bylaw 21.9.5.10.3). (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.1.1 Members - Chancellors or Presidents. At least two members of the Council shall be included from each Division III geographical region (see Bylaw 21.13 for geographical regions) and ten members shall serve "at large." In addition, appropriate consideration shall be given to appointing Division III chancellors or presidents from historically black colleges and universities. The members of the council shall include: (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) At least three institutional chancellors or presidents from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment of 2,400 or more; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) At least three institutional chancellors or presidents from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment between 1,400 and 2,400; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) At least three institutional chancellors or presidents from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment of 1,400 or less; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) At least three institutional chancellors or presidents from public colleges or universities; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) At least three institutional chancellors or presidents from private colleges or universities; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (f) At least four institutional chancellors or presidents who are women; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (g) At least four institutional chancellors or presidents who are men; (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (h) At least two institutional chancellors or presidents who are members of an ethnic minority; and (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) At least two institutional chancellors or presidents who are not ethnic minorities. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22)

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(b) Establish and direct the general policy of Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Establish a strategic plan for Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments, and administrative bylaws to govern Division III independent of the Management Council; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Sponsor Division III legislation independent of the Management Council; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (f) Identify, before the publishing of the notice of any Convention, Division III proposals for which a roll-call vote of the eligible voters may be required and designate during the Convention the roll-call votes that must occur; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (g) Delegate the resolution of management issues to the Management Council and ratify those actions (see Bylaw 21.11.3); (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (h) Ratify, amend or rescind the actions of the Management Council (see Bylaw 21.11); (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Ensure that there is gender and ethnic diversity among its membership, the membership of the Management Council (see Bylaw 21.11.8) and the membership of each of the other bodies in the Division III administrative structure; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (j) Make budgetary recommendations to the Association's Board of Governors related to Division III matters, including championships, and approve the use of funds allocated to Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (k) Approve regulations providing for the administration of Division III championships; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (l) Advise the Board of Governors concerning the employment of the NCAA president and concerning the oversight of their employment. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.10.3 Election/Term of Office. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.1 Members - Student-Athletes. The selection and term of office for the two Student-Athlete Advisory Council members are set forth in Bylaw 21.9.5.10.3. (Adopted: 7/20/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.2 Selection of Members - Chancellors or Presidents. Members of the Presidents Council shall be selected by Division III chancellors or presidents. The council annually shall appoint a nominating committee, which shall present to the council (before the Convention) a slate of nominees to serve as members of the council. Additional candidates shall be placed on the appropriate slate of nominees if such candidates have the endorsement of at least 10 chancellors or presidents of Division III institutions. In all cases, an effort shall be made to develop a balanced slate that provides fair representation among the division's regions, conferences and institutions. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Presidents Council and Management Council simultaneously. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.2.1 Mail Vote. Members of the Presidents Council shall be elected by mail vote of the chancellors or presidents of Division III institutions. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. The election shall not be subject to the requirement in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.2.2 Vacancies. The Presidents Council, by a majority vote, may fill a vacancy that occurs among the members for the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.3 Term of Office - Members Chancellors or Presidents. Members of the Presidents Council shall serve four-year terms. The council may waive the four-year term limit if an extension is necessary and appropriate to enhance the council’s continuity and effectiveness or otherwise allow the council to continue to fulfill its representational requirements. Members shall not be eligible for another term on the council until two years have elapsed. An individual may not serve on the council for more than two terms. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.4 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Presidents Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.10.3.5 Determination of Full Term. Presidents Council members who serve more than one-half of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.11 Management Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.1 Composition. The Management Council shall include 21 members and shall be comprised of Division III chancellors or presidents, athletics direct reports (non-chancellors or presidents with oversight of intercollegiate athletics), faculty

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athletics representatives, directors of athletics, senior woman administrators, conference representatives and student-athletes. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.1.1 Members Who Are Not Student-Athletes. At least two members who are not student-athletes shall be included from each Division III geographical region (see Bylaw 21.13.1.1). One of these members shall serve as chair and one shall serve as vice chair. These members also shall include: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) At least nine directors of athletics or senior woman administrators; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) At least two institutional chancellors or presidents; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) At least two athletics direct reports; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) At least two faculty athletics representatives; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) At least three members of an ethnic minority; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (f) At least eight men; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (g) At least eight women. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.1.2 Student-Athletes. Two members of the Management Council shall be members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee per Bylaw 21.9.5.10.4. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.11.2 Vacancies. A representative of a playing conference or member institution whose term of service has expired shall not be replaced on the Management Council by a representative of the same conference or institution for a period of at least one year. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Management Council and Presidents Council simultaneously. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.2.1 Exception -- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Management Council may waive the application of Bylaw 21.11.2 for Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members selected to serve on the Management Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.11.3 Duties and Responsibilities. The Management Council shall: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Implement policies adopted by the Association's Board of Governors and the Presidents Council; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Resolve Division III issues; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Make recommendations to the Presidents Council related to Division III matters as it deems appropriate, including budgetary recommendations and recommendations related to championships; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments and administrative bylaws to govern Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (e) Sponsor legislative proposals in accordance with Bylaw 9.3.3; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (f) Make interpretations of the bylaws of Division III; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (g) Delegate the resolution of Division III issues to the Division III substructure and consider relevant reports and recommendations from the Division III substructure; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (h) Review appeals by member institutions of decisions made by a Division III committee or the NCAA staff regarding the application of NCAA legislation to a particular situation when no other committee, subcommittee or conference has the authority to act. The Management Council shall review the complete record in order to determine whether there is sufficient basis to grant relief from the application of the legislation; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Administer duties related to the business session of the annual Convention, including arrangements, programs, rules, voting and the examination and approval of the voting credentials of delegates. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4 Election/Term of Office. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4.1 Selection. Members of the Management Council shall be selected by the Division III membership. Annually, a slate of candidates shall be solicited from the Division III membership. The nominees will be identified by the Management Council (or a subcommittee of the Management Council), and then forwarded to the Presidents Council for approval before consideration by the full Division III membership. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4.1.1 Election. Members of the Management Council shall be elected by electronic mail vote by the athletics directors of Division III institutions and Division III conference commissioners who are eligible to vote at the NCAA convention. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. The election shall not be subject to the requirement in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 9/14/22

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21.11.4.1.2 Vacancies. When a vacancy occurs on the council, the council, by a majority vote, may fill the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4.2 Term of Office. Members of the Management Council shall serve four-year terms. Members shall not be eligible for re-election to another term on the council until four years have elapsed. A member may not serve on the council more than two terms. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4.3 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Management Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.11.4.4 Determination of Full Term. Management Council members who serve more than one-half of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.12 Administrative Committee. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.12.1 Composition. The Administrative Committee shall consist of five members, including the chair of the Presidents Council, the vice chair of the Presidents Council and the chair of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is a chancellor or president, the committee also shall include two athletics administrators who are senior members of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is not a chancellor or president, the committee also shall include a chancellor or president serving on the Management Council and a senior member of the Management Council. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.12.2 Duties. The Administrative Committee shall be empowered in the interim between meetings of the Presidents Council and Management Council to transact items of business clearly necessary to promote the normal and orderly administration of Division III. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.12.3 Ratification. All actions of the Administrative Committee shall be reported to and subject to ratification by the Management Council and Presidents Council at their next regularly scheduled meetings. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

21.13 Geographical Regions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.13.1 Geographical Regions. For the purpose of representation on the Management Council and the President Council (see Bylaws 21.10 and 21.11), the Association shall be divided into geographical regions. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) 21.13.1.1 Division III. The geographical regions are as follows: (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) Region 1 -- Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Region 2 -- New York, Pennsylvania; (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Region 3 -- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia; and (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22) (d) Region 4 -- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming. (Adopted: 4/15/22 effective 8/1/22)

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FIGURE 21-1

Committee Membership Committee Baseball Committee (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Basketball Committee, Men’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Basketball Committee, Women’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Field Hockey Committee Football Committee (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Golf Committee, Men’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Golf Committee, Women’s Ice Hockey Committee, Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, Women’s (Revised: 1/17/18 effective 8/1/19) Lacrosse Committee, Men’s (Revised: 4/16/19 effective 8/1/19) Lacrosse Committee, Women’s (Revised: 1/23/19 effective 8/1/19) Rowing Committee, Women’s Soccer Committee, Men’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Soccer Committee, Women’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Softball Committee, Women’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Swimming and Diving Committee, Men’s and Women’s (Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12)

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Committee Membership Committee Tennis Committee, Men’s (Revised 10/20/20 effective 9/1/21) Tennis Committee, Women’s (Revised 10/20/20 effective 9/1/21) Track and Field and CrossCountry Committee, Men’s and Women’s (Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12) Volleyball Committee, Men’s (Revised 10/20/20 effective 9/1/21) Volleyball Committee, Women’s (Revised: 7/21/20 effective 9/1/21) Wrestling Committee (Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12)

Number of Members 8, including one member from each region. 8, including one member from each region.

8, four members shall represent men’s track and field interests and four members shall represent women’s track and field interests with four positions allocated for men and four allocated for women. There shall be one representative elected from each of the Division III track and field regions.* 4, including one member from each region, plus an at-large member from any of the three regions. 10, including one member from each region. 6, including one member from each region.

* The Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross-Country Committee shall be responsible for the Division III cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field championships.

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ADMINISTRATIVE, ARTICLE 31

Executive Regulations. 31.01 General Principles. 31.01.1 Names of Championships. All NCAA championships (see Bylaw 18.4) have formal designations that identify their appropriate category and sport classification (see Bylaw 31.02.2). The name of each championship is the property of the Association (see Bylaw 31.6). 31.01.2 Postseason Championship Opportunities. NCAA championships are intended to provide nationalchampionship competition among the best eligible student-athletes and teams at the conclusion of the respective sport seasons, with consideration for regional structures that may be approved for certain championships. 31.01.3 Size of Championships Fields. The size of all NCAA championships fields shall be established by the Championships Committee to provide for efficient management of the events, adequate NCAA championship opportunities relative to the nationwide quality of competition and sound economic administration of the financial resources of the Association and its championships (see Bylaw 31.3.1 for the criteria to be considered in establishing the size of the championship field). 31.01.4 Economy of Operation. Every sports committee and games committee (see Bylaw 31.1.2) shall exercise all possible economy in the conduct of an NCAA championship.

31.02 Definitions and Applications. 31.02.1 Automatic Qualification. Automatic qualification is the automatic entry into a championship field by a team or individual student-athletes representing a member conference recommended by the appropriate sports committee and approved by the Championships Committee (see Bylaw 31.1.1). 31.02.1.1 Single-Sport Conference. A single-sport conference is a conference that only sponsors one sport. A conference that sponsors one sport, but sponsors both men's and women's competition in that sport, is not a single-sport conference and does not qualify for a single-sport conference waiver for purposes of automatic qualification for either the men's or women's competition. (Adopted: 1/12/11)

31.02.2 Championships Classification and Terminology. 31.02.2.1 Team Championships. Team championships are those conducted for the team sports (see Bylaw 17.02.13.1 or 31.3). The title of a team championship is always singular and is identified as a National Collegiate Championship or a division championship (e.g., National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship, Division I Men's Basketball Championship). 31.02.2.2 Individual-Team Championships. Individual-team championships are those conducted for the individual sports (see Bylaw 17.02.13.2 or 31.3). The title of an individual-team championship is always plural, reflecting the fact that both individual and team championships are determined (e.g., National Collegiate Men's Gymnastics Championships, Division I Women's Tennis Championships).

31.02.3 Misconduct. Misconduct in an NCAA championship is any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, unprofessional behavior or breach of law that discredits the event or intercollegiate athletics and occurs from the time the championship field is announced through the end of the championship (including travel en route to, from or in the locale of the competition or practice). (Revised: 8/15/89, 8/13/92, 10/20/08, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) 31.02.4 Nullification. Nullification is a penalty imposed on an institution by the Championships Committee for permitting an ineligible student-athlete to participate in intercollegiate competition. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15)

31.1 Administration of NCAA Championships. 31.1.1 Authority of Championships Committees and Sports Committees. As specified in Bylaw 18.2, all NCAA championships shall be conducted in accordance with the general policies established by the Championships Committee, the Management Council, the Presidents Council and/or Board of Governors and shall be under the control, direction and supervision of the appropriate sports committees, subject to the standards and conditions set forth in these executive regulations. Additional policies of an administrative nature are set forth in the respective championships handbooks and are to be followed in the administration of NCAA championships. (Revised: 8/22/07, 2/10/15) 31.1.1.1 Waivers. The Championships Committee shall possess final waiver authority on all championships issues. An appeal of a decision of a governing sports committee, or a subcommittee designated by it, concerning questions of 9/14/22

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individual or institutional eligibility or the conduct of a championship will not be considered by the Championships Committee 48 hours immediately before the championship or at any time during the championship. During such period, the governing sports committee, or a subcommittee designated by it, shall be the final authority in acting upon appeals concerning the conduct of the championship, subject to the provisions of Bylaw 31.2 regarding institutional and individual eligibility questions.

31.1.2 Games Committee. The governing sports committee shall appoint a games committee to supervise actively the conduct of each championship session. The games committee conducting any NCAA championship shall limit participation to eligible student-athletes and may limit the number of entries or reject any application for entry in any event in order that the competition shall best promote the welfare and interest of the sport involved. 31.1.3 Sites and Dates. The governing sports committees recommend to the Championships Committee the sites and dates for all NCAA championships. 31.1.3.1 Championships Committee Approval. Championships Committee approval shall be obtained before final site commitments are made to the host institution or any other individual or organization associated with the management of an NCAA championship. However, in the sports of baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball, the governing sports committees are authorized to select sites for preliminary rounds of competition without prior Championships Committee approval. 31.1.3.2 Site Selection. The governing sports committees shall evaluate prospective sites for NCAA championships in terms of the specific criteria approved by the Championships Committee. The division championships committees may assign specific priorities to these criteria for their respective championships. These shall be specified in the appropriate championships handbooks. A governing sports committee that desires to use additional criteria shall obtain Championships Committee approval before doing so. 31.1.3.2.1 Criteria for Site Determination. The following criteria are to be used in the evaluation of sites for all competition in NCAA championships: (a) Quality and availability of the facility and other necessary accommodations; (b) Geographical location (including such factors as rotation of sites, weather, accessibility and transportation costs); (c) Seeding; and (d) Attendance history and revenue potential, which shall be considered necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility. 31.1.3.2.2 Nonpredetermined Site. When a championship site is not predetermined, the governing sports committee may award the site to the higher-ranked team if the above criteria, and any priorities established by the respective division championships committee, are met. 31.1.3.2.3 On-Campus Versus Off-Campus Sites. No preference shall be given to on-campus versus off-campus sites. An institution that has been chosen to host a championship may conduct the competition on campus, or if appropriate on-campus facilities are not available, the host institution(s) may conduct competition in an off-campus venue in the immediate locale of the institution(s). In those instances in which it is advisable to conduct the competition at off-campus sites, the host institution(s) shall have complete control, supervision and management of the facility being used. (Revised: 12/3/90, 1/8/05) 31.1.3.2.4 Reconsideration of Host Institution. The Championships Committee may reconsider the designation of a host institution for an NCAA championship if that institution's team or individual student-athletes are not eligible to compete in the championship. 31.1.3.2.5 Nonrevenue Championship Site Assignment. For team championships that do not generate revenues, pairings shall be based primarily on the teams' geographical proximity to one another, regardless of their region, in order to avoid air travel in preliminary rounds whenever possible. Teams' seeding relative to one another may be taken into consideration when establishing pairings if such a pairing does not result in air travel that otherwise could be avoided. (Revised: 8/4/94) 31.1.3.3 Concluding Dates. NCAA championships competition shall be concluded not later than June 2 each year unless later dates are approved by the Championships Committee. (Note: The baseball championship has been granted waivers by the Championships Committee.)

31.1.4 Day of Competition. NCAA championships competition may be scheduled or conducted on any day, provided the governing sports committee has received the prior approval of the Championships Committee and the following regulations are applied. (Revised: 1/12/99)

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31.1.4.1 Institutional Policy. If a participating institution has a written policy against competition on a particular day for religious reasons, it shall inform the NCAA national office before May 1 of the preceding academic year to be excused from competing on that day. The notification shall be valid for a period of two years. The championship schedule shall be adjusted to accommodate that institution. (Revised: 1/12/99, 1/8/01, 4/25/03, 1/5/07 effective 8/1/07) 31.1.4.2 Individual Championships. In individual championships, an athlete must compete according to the institution's policy regarding Sunday competition (i.e., if the institution has no policy against Sunday competition, the athlete shall compete on Sunday if required by the schedule). 31.1.4.3 Rescheduling, Emergency or Competitive Development. If an emergency develops that causes postponement of an NCAA championship, or if the competitive situation dictates a more expeditious completion of the meet or tournament, Sunday competition may be permitted, provided the competing institutions are agreeable and advance approval is obtained from the Championships Committee or the appropriate sports committee. (Revised: 1/13/03) 31.1.4.4 Noon Start Time. NCAA competition conducted on Sunday may not begin before noon, local time. The appropriate sports committee may waive the application of this legislation. (Revised: 1/13/03) 31.1.4.5 Commencement Exercises. The governing sports committee, in consultation with participating institutions, may reschedule, to the nearest possible date, team championships competition dates that are in direct conflict with commencement exercises or graduation dates for teams participating in Division III championships competition, provided the following conditions are met: (Adopted: 1/8/01) (a) Participating institutions have given prior notice, declared on the certification of eligibility to participate form, of commencement dates during which student-athletes would not be eligible for championships participation; (Adopted: 1/8/01) (b) The championship is not conducted at a predetermined finals site; and (Adopted: 1/8/01) (c) The committee shall make a good-faith effort to accommodate participating institutions in non-predetermined preliminary round contests with multiple teams participating at the same site. (Adopted: 1/8/01)

31.1.5 Squad Limits. In any championship in which a squad limit has been established by the governing sports committee or by the bylaws, the number of eligible student-athletes in competitive uniform at the start of the competition shall not exceed the prescribed number. An institution that is advised that it is in violation of this regulation and that does not promptly conform to it automatically shall forfeit the competition. There shall be no inordinate delay of the competition to allow the institution to conform to the rule. 31.1.6 Playing Rules. 31.1.6.1 Non-NCAA Rules, Men's Sports. In those men's sports in which the Association does not publish rules, the NCAA championships shall be conducted according to the following, except when those rules are superseded by modifications recommended by the appropriate governing sports committee and approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel (see Bylaw 18.6): (Revised: 7/24/19) (a) Fencing -- U.S. Fencing Association Rules; (b) Golf -- U.S. Golf Association Rules; (c) Gymnastics -- International Gymnastics Federation Rules; (d) Rifle -- USA Shooting Rules; (Adopted: 5/5/11) (e) Skiing -- International Ski Federation and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Competition Guides; (Adopted: 5/3/19) (f) Tennis -- U.S. Tennis Association Rules; and (Revised: 5/3/19) (g) Volleyball -- U.S. Volleyball Association Rules. (Revised: 5/3/19) 31.1.6.2 Non-NCAA Rules, Women's Sports. In those women's sports in which the Association does not publish rules, the NCAA championships shall be conducted according to the following, except when those rules are superseded by modifications recommended by the appropriate governing sports committee and approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel (see Bylaw 18.6): (Revised: 5/31/11, 7/24/19) (a) Fencing -- U.S. Fencing Association Rules; (b) Field Hockey -- International Field Hockey Rules; (c) Golf -- U.S. Golf Association Rules; (d) Gymnastics -- USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic and Paralympic Women’s Code of Points (Level 10 Rules); (Revised: 10/26/15, 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20) (e) Rifle -- USA Shooting Rules; (Adopted: 5/5/11) 9/14/22

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31.1.7 Medical Disqualification. The student-athlete's team physician shall examine each student-athlete injured during NCAA competition and make a recommendation to the athlete, the coach and the chair of the governing sports committee, or the chair's designated representative, as to the advisability of continued participation or disqualification of the athlete. In the absence of said team physician, the NCAA tournament physician, as recommended by the host institution and approved by the governing sports committee, shall examine the injured athlete and make a recommendation as noted above. The chair of the governing sports committee, or the chair's designated representative, shall be responsible for enforcement of the medical recommendation if it involves disqualification. 31.1.8 Misconduct. Each games committee shall hold a pre-tournament meeting with the coaches of participating institutions to review and explain the policies related to misconduct (as defined in Bylaw 31.02.3). 31.1.8.1 Hearing Opportunity. An act of misconduct may be found upon an administrative hearing granted to the student-athlete or the institutional representative involved by the governing sports committee or the games committee authorized to act for it. 31.1.8.2 Misconduct Incidental to Competition. If the act of misconduct occurs during the competition, under normal circumstances, the individual shall be allowed to complete the competition in which they are participating at the time of the incident. An administrative hearing shall be held at the conclusion of the day's competition, during a break in the continuity of the championship (e.g., between rounds of a basketball tournament) when no competition is being conducted or at the conclusion of the championship. However, if the act of misconduct is so flagrant that it obviously violates the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, the games committee may immediately withdraw the student-athlete or institutional representative from the competition and conduct the hearing after this action. Other acts of misconduct should be dealt with in a timely manner by the governing sports committee. (Revised: 8/13/92, 1/10/05, 4/20/21) 31.1.8.3 Penalty for Misconduct. A governing sports committee (or the games committee authorized to act for it) may impose any one or a combination of the following penalties on an institution or any student-athlete or representative of an institution guilty of misconduct that occurs from the time the championship field is announced through the end of the championship (including travel en route to, from or in the locale of the competition or practice): (Revised: 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (a) Public or private reprimand of the individual; (b) Disqualification of the individual from further participation in the NCAA championship involved; (c) Banishment of the individual from participation in one or more future championships of the sport involved; (d) Cancellation of payment to the institution of the Association's travel guarantee for the individuals involved; (e) Withholding of all or a portion of the institution's share of revenue distribution; (f) Banishment of the institution from participation in one or more future championships in which its team in that sport otherwise would be eligible to participate; (g) Disqualification of an institution for a period of time from serving as host institution for one or more NCAA championships; (Revised: 8/13/92) (h) Cancellation of all or a portion of the honorarium for hosting an NCAA championship; and (Revised: 8/13/92) (i) Financial or other penalties different from (a) through (h) above, but only if they have prior approval of the Championships Committee. (Revised: 8/13/92) 31.1.8.4 Ban from Subsequent Championship. When a student-athlete or institutional representative is banned from participation in a future championship, such penalty shall be applied to the next tournament(s) in which the individual's team is involved and the individual otherwise is eligible to participate. In the case of an individual event, the penalty shall be applied to the next meet(s) or tournament(s) for which the individual qualifies and otherwise is eligible to participate. 31.1.8.5 Review of Action. Any action related to misconduct (as defined in Bylaw 31.02.3) may be reviewed by the governing sports committee on request of any institution participating in the championship. (Revised: 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) 9/14/22

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31.1.9 Awards. The Association has created standard, participant and commemorative awards for individuals and teams that participate in NCAA championships. The number of such awards for each championship shall be determined by the governing sports committee, subject to the approval of the Championships Committee. These official NCAA awards shall be the only awards presented by the Association to teams and individuals for participation in NCAA championships competition and shall be the only awards presented at the site of an NCAA championship. "At the site" is intended to include the period from the time access to the site is available to spectators until all patrons have left the facility or area used for competition. (Revised: 10/22/03, 3/4/05) 31.1.9.1 Additional Awards. An institution may purchase standard, participant or commemorative awards at the level in which the institution competed. The NCAA awards form shall be used to purchase additional awards. (Revised: 3/4/05) 31.1.9.2 Other Permissible Awards. The above provision places no restriction on the presentation of awards at banquets or meetings held in conjunction with the championship or at sites other than that of the championships competition itself.

31.1.10 Admission and Tickets. Admission shall be charged at all NCAA championships unless a governing sports committee determines that charging admission is not feasible because of facility configuration or the expense relative to the event's attendance history. Ticket prices shall be determined by the respective games committees with the approval of the governing sports committee. 31.1.11 Availability of Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or otherwise made available for public consumption at any championship event sponsored by or administered by the Association, nor shall any such beverages be brought to the site during the championship (i.e., during the period from the time access to the site is available to spectators until all patrons have left the facility or area used for competition). 31.1.11.1 Exception. Alcoholic beverages may be sold pursuant to Championships policy when a Division III championship is held in conjunction with the NCAA Division I championship in the same sport and conducted at the same venue as that championship. (Adopted: 10/16/18)

31.1.12 Failure to Adhere to Policies and Procedures. 31.1.12.1 Financial Penalties. A governing sports committee may assess a financial penalty against an institution for failure of any of its representatives to adhere to the policies and procedures governing championships administration, subject to review by and appeal to the Championships Committee. The institution may be assessed: (a) One hundred dollars per team or $50 per individual, up to a $600 maximum penalty, for failure to adhere to published procedures for the submission of regular season results, availability questionnaires and/or entry forms; (Revised: 10/17/11) (b) One hundred dollars, cancellation of all or a portion of the Association's travel guarantee, or all or a portion of the institution's share of revenue distribution for failure to adhere to published managerial and administrative policies and procedures; (Revised: 5/7/90) (c) Cancellation of all or a portion of the honorarium for hosting an NCAA championship for failure to submit the financial report within 60 days after the competition, as specified in Bylaw 31.4.1.1; or (Revised: 5/7/90) (d) Financial or other penalties different from (a), (b) and (c) above, but only if they have prior approval of the Championships Committee. (Revised: 5/7/90) 31.1.12.2 Late-Entry Fines. Institutions shall not be charged entry fees for teams or student-athletes competing in NCAA championships, but governing sports committees may establish late-entry fines, subject to the approval of the Championships Committee.

31.2 Eligibility for Championships. 31.2.1 Institutional Eligibility. To be eligible to enter a team or an individual in NCAA championship competition, an institution shall recognize the sport involved as a varsity intercollegiate sport (see Bylaw 17.02.13) and shall: (Revised: 4/13/10) (a) Be an active member in the appropriate division, or have its sport so classified, and be eligible under the rules of the member conference of which it is a member and is not otherwise ineligible to participate in championships per the Association's enforcement or membership process; (b) Complete the following by: (1) September 15 for fall championships; (2) December 1 for winter championships; and (3) March 1 for spring championships: 9/14/22

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(i) Pay its membership dues for the current year; (ii) Designate (in accordance with Bylaw 20) its athletics program as Division I, Division II or Division III for competition and possible eligibility for championships in those intercollegiate sports recognized by the NCAA; (iii) Confirm its sponsorship of a varsity intercollegiate team in the sport by so reporting on the NCAA official information form; and (iv) Submit its race and demographic information to the NCAA through the official information form. (c) Satisfy the Bylaw 20 minimum contests and participant requirements in the year of the championship for a team to be entered in an NCAA championship. An institution may enter individuals in a championship without satisfying the Bylaw 20 minimum contests and participant requirements but those individuals may not register a team score (see Bylaw 20.11.3.8); (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (d) The institution's chancellor or president shall attest to understanding the institutional obligations and personal responsibilities imposed by Bylaw 20.15 annually by October 15; (e) The institution's director of athletics shall certify, annually by October 15, the institution's compliance with Bylaw 31.2.1.7; (Revised: 8/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (f) Complete and submit a copy of the Integrated Postsecondary-Education Data System Graduation-Rate Survey (IPEDS GRS-1) to the NCAA national office on or before the applicable deadline established by federal regulations; (g) Refrain from entering a student-athlete as an individual or as a member of a team in an NCAA championship if it is acknowledged by the institution or established through the Association's enforcement procedures that the institution or representative(s) of its athletics interests violated NCAA regulations in the recruiting of the student-athlete. The institution may appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of the student-athlete's eligibility (see Bylaw 14.12); (h) Satisfy any additional requirements set forth in the applicable prechampionships handbooks; and (i) Satisfy in-region opponent competition requirements (see Bylaw 31.3.2). (Revised: 1/16/13 effective 8/1/13, 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14) 31.2.1.1 Commitment to Participate. Eligible members in a sport who are not also members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics or the National Christian College Athletic Association will participate (if selected) in the NCAA championship or in no postseason competition in that sport. (Revised: 8/12/91, 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 4/13/10) 31.2.1.2 Joint-Declaration Program. The NCAA, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the NCAA and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), respectively, will administer jointdeclaration programs in those men's and women's sports in which there is a date conflict between the national championships of the NCAA and either the NAIA or NCCAA. In such championships, each institution that holds membership in the NCAA and either the NAIA or the NCCAA must declare by August 15 each year whether it will participate (if selected) in the NAIA or NCCAA championship, in the NCAA championship or in no postseason competition in that sport. An institution that fails to submit the joint-declaration form by the established deadline shall be ineligible to compete in the NCAA's and either the NAIA's or NCCAA's championships in the particular sport(s) that year. An appeal process exists for such institutions. An institution in the joint-declaration program may participate in the championship for which the institution declared, even when the championship occurs outside the permissible NCAA playing season. Institutions in the joint-declaration program must abide by all other NCAA regulations for all sports, including the length of the playing season. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 1/9/04, 1/10/05, 4/13/10) 31.2.1.3 National Collegiate Championships. In team sports in which the NCAA offers only one national championship, all active member institutions are eligible to compete in accordance with the requirements of division membership (see Bylaw 20.8.1) and institutional eligibility (per Bylaw 31.2.1). (Revised: 4/13/10) 31.2.1.4 Exclusion of Institution Reclassifying Entire Program to Division II or Single Sport to Division I. In all sports, any institution that has forwarded to the national office written notice of its intention to change its membership classification to Division I no longer shall be eligible to participate in any future Division III championship (see Bylaw 20.4.4.1). A member institution reclassifying to Division II that has forwarded its official reclassification application to the national office per Bylaw 20.6.1 shall no longer be eligible to participate in any future Division III championship, once the institution commences the Division II reclassification process (i.e., start of the first candidacy year). (Adopted: 4/13/10, Revised: 1/18/14) 31.2.1.5 Eligibility of Participants. An institution shall advise the NCAA championships staff if a student-athlete who has participated in regular-season competition becomes ineligible before the date on which the governing sports committee selects championship participants, as indicated in the appropriate prechampionships manual. 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31.2.1.5.1 Ineligible Participant Reported Prior to Selection. For instances in which a student-athlete has participated while ineligible during regular-season competition, the Championships Committee may impose a nullification penalty on the institution. An institution that receives a nullification penalty may be denied the right to participate in the applicable NCAA championship. 31.2.1.5.2 Failure to Report Ineligible Player Before Selection. If an institution fails to report an ineligible player before being selected to participate in the championship, the governing sports committee may declare the institution ineligible to participate in the tournament for one or two years. 31.2.1.5.3 Discovery of Ineligibility of Player Subsequent to Selection. When an institution fails to report an ineligible player and the omission is not discovered until after the institution is selected to participate in the championship, necessitating the institution's withdrawal from the championship, that withdrawal shall be considered as one of the years of ineligibility, provided another member institution participates in the championship in place of the disqualified institution. If the discovery of the ineligible student-athlete(s) occurs so near the beginning of the championship that the governing sports committee does not have a reasonable period of time to replace the disqualified institution in the bracket, that fact shall be taken into consideration in determining the number of years the disqualified institution shall be ineligible to participate. 31.2.1.5.4 Review of Violation of Terms of Availability Questionnaire. When an institution is alleged to have violated the terms of an availability questionnaire (e.g., failing to report an ineligible student-athlete), it may be represented at the meeting of the governing sports committee when the committee determines whether a violation occurred and, if so, whether the institution shall be ineligible to participate in the tournament for one or more years. The institution may submit a written statement or make an in-person presentation, or both. After the governing sports committee has ruled on the matter, its decision shall be final unless the institution appeals the decision to the Championships Committee. The Championships Committee shall hear the appeal at one of its regularly scheduled meetings unless there are compelling reasons to conduct a special meeting for such purpose. 31.2.1.6 Protest Regarding Eligibility of Team. Any team that has been duly certified as eligible for an NCAA championship shall not be withheld from participation because of any protest made or filed during the progress of the competition or during a period 24 hours immediately before the championship. If there is a break in the continuity of the championship (e.g., between rounds of a basketball tournament) when no competition is being conducted, a team may be withheld from further competition in the championship, provided such protest is made or filed at least 24 hours before the next segment of the championship. 31.2.1.7 Certification of Compliance -- Requirements. The institution's director of athletics shall certify that the following conditions have been satisfied. (See Bylaw 20.8.4.14) (Adopted: 4/13/10, Revised: 4/16/19 effective 8/1/19) 31.2.1.7.1 NCAA Rules Review. The director of athletics or a designated representative, has reviewed with all athletics department staff members the rules and regulations of the NCAA as they apply to the administration and conduct of intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 4/13/10, Revised: 4/16/19 effective 8/1/19) 31.2.1.7.2 Attestation of Compliance Obligations. The director of athletics attests to understanding the institutional obligations and personal responsibilities imposed by Bylaw 20.15 and that all athletics department staff members (full-time, part-time, clerical, volunteer) are aware of the institutional obligations and personal responsibilities imposed by Bylaw 20.15 annually by October 15. (Adopted: 8/16/18 effective 8/1/19) 31.2.1.7.3 Coaching Staff Disciplinary Actions. At the time of such certification, and as a result of involvement in a violation of the Association's legislation as determined by the Committee on Infractions or the Management Council, no current member of the institution's coaching staff: (Adopted: 4/13/10) (a) Shall have been temporarily or permanently suspended from coaching duties by another member institution within the last two years; or (b) Shall have been prohibited within the last two years, as a result of violations occurring while employed by another member institution, from participating in identified coaching-related activities, unless the prohibition has been equally applied by the certifying institution with respect to the individual's coaching-related activities on behalf of it; or (c) Shall have been permitted within the last two years to perform any coaching-related activities for the certifying institution that were prohibited after determination by the Committee on Infractions of an "appropriate disciplinary action'' for the individual in accordance with the show-cause provision of Bylaw 19.5.2 of the NCAA enforcement procedures.

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31.2.1.7.3.1 Period of Suspension or Prohibition. The period of suspension or prohibition established by the Committee on Infractions or the Management Council must be in effect for the provisions set forth in Bylaw 31.2.1.7.3 to apply. (Adopted: 4/13/10) 31.2.1.7.3.2 Due-Process Requirement. The affected coaching staff member must be given through the appropriate institution notice of an opportunity to be heard at both the NCAA hearing resulting in the finding of involvement in the violation and the institutional hearing resulting in suspension or prohibition. (Adopted: 4/13/10) 31.2.1.7.4 Certification of Policies, Procedures and Practices. The policies, procedures and practices of the institution, its staff members and representatives of its athletics interests are in compliance at the present time with the Association's legislation insofar as the director of athletics can determine. (Adopted: 4/13/10) 31.2.1.7.5 Maintenance of Compliance. It is the intention of the institution to maintain such compliance. (Adopted: 4/13/10) 31.2.1.8 Admissions and Graduation-Rate Disclosure. An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship unless it has submitted federal graduation rate and enrollment data to the NCAA national office on or before the applicable deadline. (Adopted: 4/13/10, Revised: 6/27/17) 31.2.1.9 Academic Success Rate. An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship unless it has submitted, by the applicable deadline, student-athlete graduation rate data for the Academic Success Rate (ASR), in a form prescribed by the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/26/19 effective 8/1/19 August 1, 2019 [First report is due June 1, 2020]) 31.2.1.10 Deadline Waivers. Institutions that fail to meet a deadline for institutional eligibility in NCAA championships may appeal to the Championships Committee for a waiver. If the Championships Committee grants the appeal, then the institution may be restored to eligibility for NCAA championships. The Championships Committee may grant future waivers upon payment of a penalty as established by the Championships Committee. (Revised: 4/13/10)

31.2.2 Individual Eligibility. All student-athletes, regardless of division, must meet the eligibility standards established for NCAA championships competition. The general and academic eligibility requirements are set forth in detail in Bylaw 14, in which there is also reference to other legislation regarding eligibility of the individual student-athlete. Other specific requirements for eligibility for NCAA championships (e.g., authority of the Championships Committee, amateur status certification and ineligibility for use of banned drugs) are set forth in Bylaws 18.4.1, 10.3 and 10.4. The Board of Governors may require the student-athletes to certify their eligibility for championship competition. (Revised: 3/5/97, 2/10/15) 31.2.2.1 Eligibility Requirements. A member institution shall not enter a student-athlete as an individual or as a member of a team in an NCAA championship unless the student-athlete satisfies the relevant eligibility requirements of Bylaw 14. (Revised: 8/15/89) 31.2.2.2 Protest of Eligibility Status. Any student-athlete duly certified by the institution for an NCAA championship shall not be withheld from participation because of any protest made or filed during the championship or during the 24 hours immediately before the championship. If there is a break in the continuity of the championship (e.g., between rounds of a basketball tournament) when no competition is being conducted, the student may be withheld from further competition in the championship, provided the protest is made or filed at least 24 hours before the next segment of the championship. 31.2.2.3 Participation While Ineligible. When a student-athlete competing as an individual or representing the institution in a team championship is declared ineligible after the competition, or a penalty has been prescribed or action taken as set forth in Bylaw 19.5.2 or 19.7 of the NCAA infractions program, the Committee on Infractions may require the following: (Revised: 1/14/02, 4/15/14) (a) Individual Competition. The individual's performance may be stricken from the championships records, the points the student-athlete has contributed to the team's total may be deleted, the team standings may be adjusted accordingly and any awards involved may be returned to the Association. For those championships in which individual results are recorded by time, points or stroke totals (i.e., cross country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, rifle, swimming and diving, and skiing), the placement of other competitors may be altered and awards presented accordingly. For those championships in which individual results are recorded by advancement through a bracket or head-to-head competition, the placement of other competitors shall not be altered. (Revised: 8/15/89, 1/14/02, 4/28/05) (b) Team Competition. The record of the team's performance may be deleted, the team's place in the final standings may be vacated and the team's trophy and the ineligible student-athlete's award may be returned to the Association. (Revised: 1/14/02)

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31.2.2.4 Institutional Penalty for Ineligible Participation. When an ineligible student-athlete participates in an NCAA championship and the student-athlete or the institution knew or had reason to know of the ineligibility, the Committee on Infractions may prescribe a financial penalty. (Revised: 1/8/01 effective 8/1/01, 4/15/14)

31.2.3 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. See Bylaw 18.4.1.5 for the details related to ineligibility for use of banned drugs. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 10/18/04 effective 8/1/05, 6/3/05, 6/9/05, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 9/26/16) 31.2.3.1 Banned Drugs. The following is the list of banned-drug classes, which aligns with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of prohibited classes, with the exception of the glucocorticoid class. The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (or a designated subcommittee) has the authority to identify specific banned drugs and exceptions within each class. The institution and student-athletes shall be held accountable for all drugs within the banned-drug classes regardless of whether they have been specifically identified. (Revised: 8/15/89, 7/10/90, 12/3/90, 5/4/92, 5/6/93, 7/23/97, 10/29/97, 1/8/01, 1/14/02, 1/6/06, 2/10/06 2/10/15. 5/28/15, 9/26/16, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (a) Stimulants; (b) Anabolic agents; (c) Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only); (Revised: 4/15/09) (d) Diuretics and other masking agents; (Revised: 6/19/07) (e) Cannabinoids (marijuana and THC); (Revised: 1/26/17, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (f) Peptide hormones and analogues; (Revised: 1/5/07 effective 8/1/07) (g) Hormone and metabolic modulators; (Adopted: 1/5/07 effective 8/1/07, Revised: 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (h) Beta-2 agonists; and (Revised: 4/15/09, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) (i) Narcotics. (Adopted: 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19) 31.2.3.1.1 Drugs and Procedures Subject to Restrictions. The use of the following drugs and/or procedures is subject to certain restrictions and may or may not be permissible, depending on limitations expressed in these guidelines and/or quantities of these substances used: (Revised: 8/15/89, 5/4/92, 7/22/14, 2/10/15, 9/26/16) (a) Blood Doping. The practice of blood doping (the intravenous injection of whole blood, packed red blood cells or blood substitutes) is prohibited, and any evidence confirming use will be cause for action consistent with that taken for a positive drug test. (Revised: 9/26/16) (b) Gene Doping. The practice of gene doping (the non-therapeutic use of cells, genes, genetic elements or of the modulation of gene expression, having the capacity to improve athletic performance) is prohibited, and any evidence confirming use will be cause for action consistent with that taken for appositive drug test. (Adopted: 9/26/16) (c) Local Anesthetics. The Board of Governors will permit the limited use of local anesthetics under the following conditions: (1) That procaine, xylocaine, carbocaine or any other local anesthetic may be used, but not cocaine; (Revised: 12/9/91, 5/6/93) (2) That only local or topical injections can be used (i.e., intravenous injections are not permitted); and (3) That use is medically justified only when permitting the student-athlete to continue the competition without potential risk to their health. (Revised: 8/15/89, 6/17/92, Adopted: 8/13/93, 7/23/97, 2/10/15, 4/20/21) (d) Manipulation of Urine Sample. The Board of Governors bans the use of substances and methods (e.g., diuretics, probenecid, bromantan or related compounds, epitesterone) that alter the integrity and/or validity of urine samples provided during NCAA drug testing. (Revised: 4/16/19) (e) Beta-2 Agonists. The use of beta-2 agonists is permitted by inhalation only. (f) Additional Analysis. Drug screening for select nonbanned substances may be conducted for nonpunitive purposes. 31.2.3.1.2 Positive Drug Test -- Non-NCAA Athletics Organization. A student-athlete under a drug-testing suspension from a national or international sports governing body that has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code shall not participate in NCAA intercollegiate competition for the duration of the suspension. (Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05)

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31.2.3.2 Medical Exceptions. Exceptions to the prohibition on the use of any substance in a banned-drug class may be provided to a student-athlete, as specified in the policies and procedures of the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. (Revised: 1/11/00, 1/9/06, 4/11/06, 1/5/07 effective 8/1/07, 4/15/09, 2/10/15, 9/26/16, 10/16/18 effective 8/1/19, 4/13/22) 31.2.3.3 Methods for Drug Testing. The methods and any future modifications authorized by the Board of Governors for drug testing of student-athletes shall be posted to the NCAA website. Copies of the modifications shall be available to member institutions. (Revised: 6/3/05, 2/10/15, 9/26/16) 31.2.3.4 Events Identified for Drug Tests. The Board of Governors shall determine the regular-season and postseason competition for which drug tests shall be made and the procedures to be used in disclosing its determinations. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.2.3.5 Individual Eligibility -- Team Sanctions. Executive regulations pertaining to team-eligibility sanctions for positive tests resulting from the NCAA drug-testing program shall apply only in the following situation: If a student-athlete is declared ineligible before an NCAA team championship or a postseason football game and the institution knowingly allows them to participate, all team-ineligibility sanctions shall apply (i.e., the team shall be required to forfeit its awards and any revenue distribution it may have earned, and the team's and student-athlete's performances shall be deleted from NCAA records). In the case of postseason football contests, the team's and student-athlete's performances shall be deleted from NCAA records. (Revised: 1/10/90, 9/26/16, 4/20/21)

31.3 Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation. A list of the active institutions eligible for championships consideration shall be supplied by the NCAA president to the chair of each governing sports committee and to the athletics director of the host institution. This list should be observed carefully to ensure that no entries are accepted from or invitations extended to ineligible institutions. (Revised: 4/13/10)

31.3.1 The Championships Fields. The size of all NCAA championships fields shall be established by the Championships Committee to provide for efficient management of the events, adequate NCAA championship opportunities relative to the nationwide quality of competition and sound economic administration of the financial resources of the Association and its championships. (Revised: 8/13/93, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 31.3.1.1 Principles of Establishing Bracket Sizes. In team sports, overall bracket sizes shall be established based on an approximate access ratio of 1:6.5. In golf and tennis, the team portion of the bracket shall be based on an approximate access ratio in the range of 1:7 to 1:7.5 with the specific access ratio to be recommended by the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Golf Committees and NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tennis Committees, respectively, subject to approval by the NCAA Division III Championships Committee. The individual participant access ratio shall be determined according to Championships Committee policy (see Bylaw 31.3.1.1.1 for maximum bracket sizes). The overall team bracket size shall be determined by dividing the total number of active Division III institutions sponsoring the sport by 6.5 or the number specified for golf and tennis, and then adjusted as necessary by the Championships Committee. Bracket composition shall be based on three pools (A, B and C) and shall be established using the following principles:-- -- (Adopted: 1/13/03 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/06, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, 1/13/10, 4/13/10) (a) Pool A -- Conferences that meet the automatic-qualification requirements per Bylaw 31.3.3. No conference shall receive more than one automatic berth per sport; (b) Pool B -- Independent institutions plus institutions from conferences that do not meet the automatic-qualification requirements. (1) Eligible institutions. The number of eligible institutions in Pool A (total number of institutions in conferences with automatic qualification) subtracted from the total number of active Division III institutions sponsoring the sport. (2) Available berths. The number of institutions eligible in Pool B divided by the access ratio for Pool A (total number of institutions in conferences with automatic qualification divided by the number of Division III conferences with automatic qualification). (Revised: 12/10/04) (c) Pool C -- Institutions in conferences with automatic qualification that are not the conference champion plus remaining independents and members of nonqualifying conferences. The number of Pool C berths is determined by subtracting Pool A and Pool B from the total bracket size. There shall be a minimum of two berths in Pool C. 31.3.1.1.1 Maximum Bracket Size. In team sports other than football, there shall be a maximum bracket size of 64. In football, there shall be a maximum bracket size of 32. (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06)

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shall be against in-region opponents. End-of-season conference tournaments and postseason competitions are not included in the in-region calculation, except for the sport of golf which shall include conference tournaments. The following are the minimum in-region requirements: (Adopted: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14, Revised: 4/14/15) (a) In team sports other than golf and tennis -- 70 percent. (b) Golf -- 25-percent requirement. For multi-team tournaments, all opponents (as opposed to just the host institution) competing against an institution's team within a particular tournament or contest must be included as part of the 25 percent calculation. (c) Tennis -- 50-percent requirement. For multi-team tournaments, only those teams within a tournament or contest in which the team directly competes against shall be included in the 50 percent calculation. 31.3.2.1 Waiver. Institutions that fail to satisfy the in-region opponent requirement may appeal to the Championships Committee for a waiver. The waiver shall be approved on a sport-by-sport basis for a period of one year, and the request shall be received not later than December 31 of the year before the championship. If the Championships Committee grants the appeal, the institution may be considered for selection to Division III team championships. (Adopted: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14) 31.3.2.2 Countable In-Region Competition. For selection purposes in team sports, golf and tennis that select at-large championship participants, competition is countable as in region when the institutions (active, provisional or reclassifying Division III) are located in the same established sport region or geographical region (see Bylaw 21.13.1.1) or, within a 500mile radius of each other (based on the NCAA Championship Travel Expense System calculation), or are members of the same conference. (Adopted: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14, Revised: 12/6/16) 31.3.2.3 Exception. For sports with a spring NCAA championship, an institution may exempt out-of-region contests conducted during one institutional vacation period (e.g., spring break). (Adopted: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14)

31.3.3 Automatic Qualification [Pool A]. The Championships Committee and the governing sports committees annually shall award automatic qualification to those conferences that meet the requirements set forth herein. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for championships selection during the 1999-00 academic year and thereafter, 4/13/10) 31.3.3.1 Requirements -- Division Championship. To be eligible for automatic qualification in a division championship, a member conference shall meet the following general requirements: (Revised: 1/7/06, 4/13/10) (a) Conference competition must be conducted in the applicable sport, and the conference champion in that sport must be determined not later than 6 p.m. local time of the competition on the date on which participants are selected for the NCAA championship. (Revised: 8/13/93, 1/13/03) (b) The conference shall have the responsibility of determining which team or individual shall represent the conference in NCAA competition. Any competition to determine such, shall not be considered NCAA championship competition. The method by which a conference determines its conference representative shall be declared at the time of the automatic-qualification declaration and shall be objectively outlined. (c) The conference must maintain and actively enforce compliance with eligibility rules at least as stringent as those in Bylaw 14 applicable to its members. The use of an ineligible player by a team in a conference that has been granted automatic qualification may result in the involved team being denied the right to be the automatic entry in the NCAA championship. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99) (d) Institutions that are members of more than one conference for a particular sport must declare on a three-year basis which conference they will participate in for automatic-qualification purposes and may participate in only that conference's process (e.g., constitute one of the six institutions necessary for the waiting period or to maintain the automatic qualification) to determine the automatic qualifier. To participate in the process to determine the automatic qualifier, the institution shall be eligible per Bylaw 31.2.1. (Adopted: 12/5/94, Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for championship selection during the 1999-00 academic year and thereafter) (e) All eligible member institutions must agree to participate in the appropriate NCAA championship, unless institutional policy conflicts with the dates of the championship, and the institution advises the appropriate sports committee before the start of the season of its decision not to participate. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for championship selection during the 1999-00 academic year and thereafter) (f) A conference that meets the automatic-qualification requirements and is eligible to be selected to a championship via Pool A and/or Pool C may not elect instead to be selected via Pool B. (Adopted: 1/4/02) (g) The Championships Committee, upon recommendation of the governing sports committee, may revoke the conference's automatic qualification privilege for that year for failure to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in 31.3.3.1(a)-(f). 9/14/22

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(h) Institutions must satisfy institutional eligibility requirements set forth in Bylaw 31.2.1 (including the in-region opponent competition requirement). (Adopted: 1/16/13 effective 8/1/13, Revised: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14) (i) Impact of Nullification on Automatic Qualification for Use of an Ineligible Student-Athlete. The Championships Committee may impose a penalty on an institution's team for permitting an ineligible student-athlete to participate in intercollegiate competition. An institution that receives a nullification penalty may be denied the right to participate in the applicable NCAA championship. (Adopted: 1/17/15 effective 8/1/15) 31.3.3.1.1 Additional Requirements -- Multisport Conference. A member conference that conducts competition in more than one sport shall also satisfy the following to be eligible for automatic qualification: (Adopted: 4/13/10) (a) Complete a two-year waiting period, which requires for two consecutive academic years before being eligible for the automatic-qualification privilege, the following: (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 10/20/06) (1) Been a member conference of the Association. No waivers of this provision shall be granted; (Revised: 12/6/92, 4/15/03) (2) Conducted competition in the sport in question; and (Revised: 1/12/04) (3) Maintained six consistent conference members that sponsored the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis, provided: (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (i) Each of the six conference members were active Division III institutions or institutions in year three of the NCAA Division III provisional or reclassifying membership process; (Revised: 7/22/20 effective 8/1/20, 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (ii) At least four of the six members were core institutions per Bylaw 31.3.3.1.4; and (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (iii) All active Division III institutions within the six members were eligible for the NCAA Division III championship per Bylaw 31.2.1. (Revised: 8/15/89, 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for championship selection during the 1999-00 academic year and thereafter, 1/12/04, 1/16/16 effective 9/1/16, 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) After completion of the two-year waiting period, either: (1) Maintains at least six active Division III institutions that sponsor the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis and that are eligible for the NCAA Division III championship per Bylaw 31.2.1, four of which shall be core institutions per Bylaw 31.3.3.1.4; or (Revised: 9/12/22) (2) Is in the grace period per Bylaw 31.3.3.1.3. 31.3.3.1.1.1 Exception. A member conference that has been a member conference of the Association for two years, but has not satisfied the conditions set forth in Bylaw 31.3.3.1.1(a)-(2) or (3), may be immediately eligible for automatic qualification if: (a) At least six core per Bylaw 31.3.3.1.4 conference members sponsor the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis; (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) Those six conference members have been core conference members for at least two academic years; and (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (c) Those six members are eligible for the NCAA Division III championship in the sport, per Bylaw 31.2.1. (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) 31.3.3.1.2 Additional Requirements -- Single-Sport Conferences. A single-sport member conference shall also satisfy one of the following to be eligible for automatic qualification: (Adopted: 4/13/10) (a) The conference was in existence before February 1, 1998, and has maintained its membership since August 1, 2003; (b) Receive a waiver from the Championships Committee awarding automatic qualification to a single-sport conference with at least six active members that have participated together for at least two consecutive years and, during that two-year time period, were either active Division III institutions or institutions in year three of the NCAA Division III provisional or reclassifying membership process. In addition, the single-sport conference must satisfy at least one of the following: (Revised: 1/16/16 effective 9/1/16, 7/22/20 effective 8/1/20, 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (1) The conference's members are geographically isolated in the sport;

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(2) The conference's members do not belong to a multisport conference that has sponsored a championship in the sport within the previous 15 consecutive years; (3) The conference was established before September 2007; (4) The conference participates in a Division III championship established after September 2007 and within the first 10 years in which the championship is conducted; or (5) The sport is sponsored by 100 or fewer Division III member institutions. The waiver is valid so long as the conditions that existed for the initial waiver continue to exist or the conference is in the grace period (per Bylaw 31.3.3.1.3). 31.3.3.1.3 Grace Period. A period for two consecutive academic years after the date the conference falls below the six required institutions but maintains at least four institutions (they must be core institutions for multisport conferences) in the particular sport. Continued automatic-qualification eligibility shall be as follows: (Adopted: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06, Revised: 4/19/06, 5/5/06, 4/13/10, 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (a) A conference shall remain eligible for automatic qualification in the particular sport if, by the expiration of the grace period, the conference has a minimum of six institutions (for multisport conferences, at least four shall be core institutions) that sponsor the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis and that are eligible for the NCAA Division III championship. (Revised: 1/22/22 effective 8/1/22) (b) A conference that fails to satisfy Bylaw 31.3.3.1.3-(a) by the expiration of the grace period shall no longer be eligible for automatic qualification in the particular sport until it again satisfies all requirements for automatic qualification, including the two-year waiting period set forth in Bylaws 31.3.3.1.1-(a) and 31.3.3.1.1.1-(b). 31.3.3.1.4 Core Institution. For purposes of Bylaw 31, a core institution is an active NCAA Division III member institution that is a member of an NCAA Division III conference and participates in that conference in more than one conference-sponsored sport. An institution may be a core institution in only one multisport conference. An institution that was considered a core institution in more than one multisport conference prior to September 1, 2011, may continue as a core institution in those conferences until it is no longer an active member of the particular conference. (Adopted: 4/13/10, Revised: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12 for the 2012-13 academic year) 31.3.3.1.5 Sponsoring the Sport. For purposes of Bylaw 31, "Sponsoring the sport on a varsity intercollegiate basis" requires that the institution: (Adopted: 4/13/10) (a) Recognizes the sport as a varsity sport per Bylaw 20.8.4.4; and (b) Meets the membership requirements of the division, including the minimum contest requirements for that sport as set forth in Bylaw 20.11.3.8. 31.3.3.2 Requirements -- National Collegiate Championship. [#] To be eligible for automatic qualification in a National Collegiate Championship, a member conference must meet the following general requirements: (Adopted: 1/7/06) (a) Have at least six active members that sponsor the applicable sport in any division (Note: A provisional member in the process of becoming an NCAA member may not be used to meet the requisite number); (b) The six active members must have conducted conference competition together for the preceding two years in the applicable sport; (c) There shall be no waivers of the two-year waiting period; and (d) Any new member added to a conference that is eligible for an automatic bid shall be immediately eligible to represent the conference as the automatic qualifier. 31.3.3.3 Sports Groupings for Automatic Qualification. For purposes of evaluating criteria for automatic qualification, the various sports shall be grouped as follows: (a) Team sports -- baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, volleyball and water polo; (Revised: 6/7/05) (b) Timed individual sports -- indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and swimming and diving; and (Revised: 6/7/05) (c) Other individual sports -- bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, rifle, skiing, tennis and wrestling. In this category, a sports committee may grant exceptions to the seven-team requirement, subject to the approval of the Championships Committee. (Revised: 6/7/05)

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approved for the particular championship as approved by the Championships Committee. There shall be no maximum or minimum number of berths from one region. (Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99 for championship selection during the 1999-00 academic year and thereafter, 4/13/10) 31.3.4.1 Minimum Requirements for Selection of Participants. 31.3.4.1.1 Countable Competition. For NCAA team championship selection purposes, competition is countable only when the teams played are varsity intercollegiate teams of four-year, degree-granting institutions that conduct a majority of their competition in that team sport against varsity intercollegiate teams (see Bylaw 20.8.4.4) of United States four-year, degree-granting institutions. Competition against service teams, professional teams, semiprofessional teams, amateur teams, two-year colleges and club teams shall be excluded. 31.3.4.1.2 Institutional Eligibility. Institutions must satisfy institutional eligibility requirements set forth in Bylaw 31.2.1 (including the in-region opponent competition requirement). (Adopted: 4/15/14 effective 8/1/14) 31.3.4.1.3 Qualifying Standards. Individuals and teams required to meet performance standards to qualify for NCAA championships competition shall achieve such standards in meets held during the same academic year as the particular championship. 31.3.4.2 Selection Criteria. The governing sports committee responsible for the selection of the balance of the championships field shall select teams in Pools B and C based on the criteria below. The criteria of two or more teams shall be compared to determine the higher-ranked team. An attempt shall be made to determine the ranking of two or more teams after consideration of the primary criteria (see Bylaw 31.3.4.2.1). If the evaluation of the primary criteria does not result in a decision, the secondary criteria will be used (see Bylaw 31.3.4.2.2). All the criteria listed will be evaluated (not listed in preferential order). (Adopted: 1/12/04) 31.3.4.2.1 Primary Criteria -- Ranking and Selection (All Contests Leading up to NCAA Championships). (a) Won-lost percentage against Division III opponents; (Adopted: 4/15/03, Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (b) Division III head-to-head competition; (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (c) Results versus common Division III opponents; (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (d) Results versus ranked Division III teams as established by the final ranking and the ranking preceding the final ranking. Conference postseason contests are included; (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13, 1/16/13 effective 8/1/13, 10/18/16 effective 8/1/17) (e) Division III strength of schedule (see Bylaw 31.3.4.2.3); and (Adopted: 1/13/10, Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (f) Should a committee find that evaluation of a team's won-lost percentage during the last 25 percent of the season is applicable (i.e., end-of-season performance), it may adopt such criteria with approval from the Championships Committee. (Adopted: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) 31.3.4.2.2 Secondary Criteria -- Ranking and Selection. (a) Non-Division III won-lost percentage; (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (b) Results versus common non-Division III opponents; (Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13, 10/18/16 effective 8/1/17) (c) Division III nonconference strength of schedule. (Adopted: 10/18/16 effective 8/1/17) 31.3.4.2.2.1 Performance in Previous Championship Season -- Football. In football, if all primary criteria are equal among teams with undefeated records, performance in the previous championship season may be considered in the secondary criteria. (Adopted: 10/17/11) 31.3.4.2.3 Definition of Strength of Schedule. 31.3.4.2.3.1 Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. In baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball, the strength of schedule shall be calculated by combining the opponents' average winning percentage (OWP) with the opponents' opponents' average winning percentage (OOWP) on the weighted scale of two-thirds weight for OWP and one-third weight for OOWP. Further, on a sport-by-sport basis, the Championships Committee may assign different weight to home contests and away contests for purposes of calculating the OWP and OOWP. (Adopted: 1/13/10) 31.3.4.2.3.2 All Other Sports. In all other sports not listed in Bylaw 31.3.4.2.3.1, the strength-of-schedule criteria shall be determined by the Championships Committee on a sport-by-sport basis. (Adopted: 1/13/10)

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31.3.4.3 Regional Alignments. All members of a conference shall be placed in the same region for evaluation purposes, unless the Championships Committee has granted an exception. Members of those conferences granted an exception shall be placed in their natural geographical regions for evaluation purposes.

31.3.5 Selection Decisions of Sports Committees. The determination of sites, selection of teams or individuals, or their site assignment in championships competition made by a governing sports committee (or a designated subcommittee) may not be appealed. (Adopted: 4/13/10) 31.3.5.1 Pairings and Site Selection. The following criteria will be used for pairings and site selections: (Adopted: 4/13/10) (a) Once selected, teams shall be grouped in clusters according to natural geographic proximity. Teams shall then be paired according to geographic proximity. A team may be moved to numerically balance the bracket if geographic proximity is maintained. Teams shall be paired and eligible according to geographic proximity (within 500 miles). An exception may be granted when there are not enough teams within the 500-mile radius to fill the region; (b) Teams may be seeded on a regional basis using the regional-selection criteria. However, geographic proximity shall take precedent over seeding; (c) Teams from the same conference shall not play one another in the first round as long as geographic proximity is maintained; and (d) The highest-seeded team that meets all selection criteria shall be selected as the host institution, provided geographic proximity is maintained.

31.3.6 Institution Trademarks. Participation in a National Collegiate Championship constitutes acquiescence by the member institution that the Association may use the institution's name, mascot and other identifying marks in championshiprelated activities, including television, promotion, licensing and merchandising programs incident to the championship. Revenues derived from such activities, less expenses, will be remitted to the member institution. (Revised: 11/3/93)

31.4 Financial Administration of Championships. 31.4.1 Host Institution's Responsibility. The host institution shall administer the finances of an NCAA championship in accordance with this bylaw and consistent with the institution's championship budget, as submitted to and approved by the governing sports committee and the Championships Committee. 31.4.1.1 Institution's Financial Report. A financial report from each championship site shall be submitted to the NCAA president not later than 60 days after the conclusion of the competition and shall bear certification of the athletics director of the host institution. The report shall be submitted on a form approved and provided by the NCAA president. 31.4.1.1.1 Exclusions. A host institution or sponsoring agency shall not include, in its financial report or in its percentage of net receipts, television rights fees or income from the sale of championships merchandise. Also, income from program advertising or sales shall not be included in the host institution's or sponsoring agency's financial report or percentage of net receipts if the program is produced and sold under contract between the NCAA and an outside agency.

31.4.2 Gross Receipts. Gross receipts shall be all revenues derived from the championship, including: (a) Sale of tickets. All tickets shall be accounted for at face value and shall become a part of gross receipts. Working passes may be provided to bona fide working personnel, including media representatives; and participation passes may be provided to student-athletes competing in the championship, as well as to their coaches, athletic trainers, managers and other members of the participating institution's official party as defined by the Association; (b) Net revenue from marketing items sold at the site through or by an outside agency under contract with the NCAA; (c) Program sales and advertising; (d) Radio, television and movie rights; and (e) Any other income derived from the operation of the championship. 31.4.2.1 Exclusions. Income from concessions and parking shall accrue to the host institution or sponsoring agency and is not included in gross receipts. Sales commissions received by a host institution for selling marketing items on behalf of an outside agency under contract with the NCAA shall accrue to the host institution. 31.4.2.2 Waiver. Any waiver of the policies for the gross receipts of championships shall be approved in advance by the Championships Committee.

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police, buildings and grounds expenses, printing of related materials, motion pictures of the competition (if authorized by the Championships Committee), reasonable entertainment, expenses of selection committees authorized by the governing sports committee and any other out-of-pocket expense directly related to the administration and conduct of the championship. (Revised: 12/2/90) 31.4.3.1 Exclusions. The following items shall not be included as game expenses: (a) The cost of permanent equipment, local transportation of competing teams and on-campus facility rental charges; and (b) A fee or honorarium for athletics department staff members of the host institution (e.g., athletics director, assistant athletics director, business manager, ticket manager, coach, sports information director or athletic trainer). (Note: Such a payment could be made from the host institution's share of net receipts.) 31.4.3.2 Waiver. Any waiver of the policies for game expenses shall be approved in advance by the Championships Committee.

31.4.4 Institutional Allowance. The host institution may share in the balance remaining after game expenses are deducted from the gross receipts. Television rights fees and income from championships programs and merchandise produced and sold under contract between the NCAA and an outside agency shall not be included in determining the host institution's allowance. 31.4.4.1 Permissible Allowances. The amount of institutional allowance varies with the sport, the level of championships competition, whether there is a common site for men's and women's championships and whether an institution's facilities are used. The permissible institutional allowances (from balance of gross receipts after deduction of game expenses) are as follows: (Revised: 5/1/89, 5/1/96) TEAM 1,2,3 INDIVIDUAL1,2,3 Preliminary Final Preliminary Final One day $575 $1,150 $700 $1,725 Two days $750 $1,450 $870 $2,000 Three or more days $920 $1,725 $1,150 $2,300 (1) For championships conducted at institutional facilities, hosts may deduct the permissible allowance above or a maximum of 15 percent of gross receipts after deduction of game expenses, whichever is greater. (2) For championships conducted at off-campus facilities, hosts may deduct the permissible allowance or a maximum of 10 percent of gross receipts after deduction of game expenses, on the recommendation of the sport committee and approval of the Championships Committee. (3) Amount is doubled for common-site men's and women's championships. 31.4.4.2 Restrictions. The following restrictions apply to allowances to host institutions: (a) If an institution's department of intercollegiate athletics must pay a rental fee for the use of an on-campus facility, such fee shall be deducted from the institution's share of the net receipts or allowance; and (b) No other sum from the receipts of an NCAA championship, or from any other source, shall be paid to the college or university sponsoring or acting as host of the NCAA championship except to cover actual and necessary expenses directly incurred in the conduct of the championship as noted in Bylaw 31.4.3.

31.4.5 Administrative Expenses. After the institution's allowance has been deducted, the athletics director of the host institution shall forward the remaining receipts to the NCAA president, who then deducts administrative expenses and costs incurred by governing sports committees and their representatives in matters of championships administration. 31.4.6 Transportation and Per Diem Expenses. Subject to the availability of funds, the Association may pay transportation and per diem expenses incurred by teams and individual competitors in NCAA championships competition. Transportation expenses and per diem allowances for the official traveling parties of competing institutions in Division III and national collegiate team championships and individual-team championships shall be determined and provided in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Championships Committee. On an annual basis, the Championships Committee shall determine and announce to the membership the percentage of transportation expense and the per diem allowance to be paid in each championship for the next academic year. (Revised: 4/17/07) 31.4.7 Net Receipts. After payment of game and administrative expenses for each championship, the NCAA president shall place the remaining money in the general operating fund of the Association to be used to cover other expenses of the Association and to be apportioned among member institutions, as directed by the Championships Committee. (Revised: 8/14/90) 31.4.8 Distribution of Forfeited Receipts. An institution may be obligated to return its share of the revenue distribution for permitting an ineligible student-athlete to participate in the championship (see Bylaw 31.2.2.4). If so, such funds shall be 9/14/22

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31.4.9 Publication of Championships Financial Summaries. A financial summary of each championship is available from the championships group.

31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions. 31.6.1 Names and Marks. The NCAA owns or controls all rights and interests in its name, logo, seal, trademarks and service marks, whether registered or unregistered, including "National Collegiate Athletic Association," "NCAA," "National Collegiate Championships," "NCAAction," "College Sports USA," "The Final Four," "Women's Final Four," "College World Series," "Women's College World Series" and "Stagg Bowl." The NCAA will prosecute infringement of identical or confusingly similar marks. The NCAA shall maintain control over the nature and quality of the goods and services rendered under the marks; therefore, no use of the marks by others will be permitted in advertising, in association with commercial services or related to the sale of merchandise without the specific approval of the NCAA. (Revised: 1/29/90) 31.6.2 Concessions. The following conditions or restrictions apply to all concession items sold at any event sponsored or administered by the Association: (a) Any merchandise or material bearing any name, logo, trademarks or service marks of the Association that is to be sold or distributed at an event sponsored or administered by the Association must have the prior approval of the president before being sold or distributed. No such merchandise or material shall be sold or distributed by anyone except as designated by the NCAA. The host institution may sell merchandise that features an institutional mark or logo at NCAA competition only if it has guaranteed a sellout of the NCAA merchandise at the site of the competition and has agreed to provide the NCAA championship 25 percent of gross sales (after sales taxes) of all non-NCAA championship merchandise. The quantity of NCAA merchandise sent to the site shall have the prior approval of the NCAA president and shall not be less than a comparable shipment to a comparable site of the previous year's championship. (Revised: 12/4/89) (b) The NCAA owns the rights to all concession items other than food or drink sold at such events. Any merchandise or material to be sold at such events must have prior approval of the NCAA president, and any unapproved material shall be barred from the premises. If the championship facility has prior contractual commitments with outside vendors, the NCAA will endeavor to work with such vendors to advance the policies of the Association in the sale of concession items as herein stated. (c) The NCAA may authorize others, including the host institution or the coaches organization for the sport involved in the particular event, to sell and distribute concession items. (d) Income payable to the NCAA from the sale of concession items other than food and drink at such events shall be included in the gross receipts of the championship. (e) No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or dispensed for public consumption at any event sponsored by or administered by the Association. 31.6.3 Programs. The Association reserves the right to publish and sell any program sold or distributed for an NCAA championship. It may award such rights for any championship to another party or agency, provided it retains the right to review and approve the content of all programs to be sold or distributed and provided it shall receive a guaranteed amount or predetermined percentage of program receipts. All financial arrangements for official programs produced by the host institution or sponsoring agency shall be reflected in the proposed budget, and receipts and expenses shall be entered in the financial report of the championship. If the program is produced and sold under contract between the NCAA and an outside agency, income from program advertising or sales shall not be included in the host institution's or sponsoring agency's financial report or percentage of net receipts. 31.6.4 Championships Properties. The Association owns all rights to each and all of its championships as listed in Bylaw 18.4. These rights include, in addition to the rights with respect to participation and admission, rights to television (live and delayed), radio broadcasting, filming and commercial photography. In addition, the NCAA reserves the right to sell items developed through the NCAA marketing program at the site of a championship. 31.6.4.1 Awarding Media Rights. Television, radio and film rights shall be awarded in such a manner as to advance most fully the following interests: (a) Gate attendance; (b) Promotion of interest in the sport; (c) Promotion of intercollegiate athletics as a part of collegiate education; and (d) Promotion of the Association and its purposes and fundamental policy. 9/14/22

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31.6.4.1.1 Procedures. Specific policy decisions under the foregoing are determined by the governing sports committee for the particular championship, subject to the approval of the Championships Committee. Negotiations with respect to the awarding of any such rights shall be conducted by the NCAA president, who shall have authority to determine the specific terms and conditions and to execute contracts for the award of such rights on behalf of the Association. Inquiries concerning all such rights should be directed to the president at the national office. In accordance with the policies stated herein, the NCAA president shall negotiate with any party interested in such rights when they are available. 31.6.4.2 Marketing, Licensing, Promotional and Public Affairs Initiatives. The NCAA president shall be responsible for the oversight and administration of all marketing, licensing, promotions and public affairs initiatives. The NCAA president shall have the authority to appoint ad hoc advisory groups to provide assistance in developing policies to review any initiative and to provide assistance in addressing emerging issues. In addition, negotiations with respect to awarding merchandising, marketing and licensing rights (including corporate partner rights) shall be conducted by the NCAA president, who shall have the authority to determine the specific terms and conditions and to execute and enforce contracts for the award of such rights on behalf of the Association. The NCAA Board of Governors, at its discretion, may request a detailed accounting of any marketing, licensing, promotional and public affairs initiative that resulted in the awarding of a contract on behalf of the Association. Each division's presidential administrative group and Management Council may request a report related to any matter handled by the NCAA president under the authority of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 2/10/15) 31.6.4.3 Photographs, Films and Videos. The Association reserves all rights to the use of still photographs, films and videos of its championships. All rights to photograph, film and record NCAA championships may be assigned to media representatives for news purposes but otherwise are to be controlled exclusively by NCAA Productions, a unit of the NCAA. NCAA Productions shall film or record certain NCAA championships, as recommended by the governing sports committees and approved by the Championships Committee. Its cost in filming or recording an NCAA championship and producing prints or video dubs for the NCAA library of films shall be entered as an item of game expenses for that championship. The filming or recording of NCAA championships by parties other than NCAA Productions (i.e., participating institutions or commercial film production companies) for any purpose other than news purposes may be permitted only with the advance written consent of the NCAA president. (Revised: 1/31/18) 31.6.4.4 Use of Action Footage on Television News Programs. The games committee of a particular NCAA championship for which exclusive rights have not been awarded may permit single television stations or television and/or cable networks to broadcast action footage of the championship (on a live or delayed basis) on their regular television news programs (see Bylaw 31.6.4.4.1). Unless otherwise approved by the NCAA, these broadcasts shall not exceed three minutes of action footage of the championship unless broadcast rights have been secured from the Association by payment of a rights fee. The NCAA president shall be authorized to interpret and apply these provisions as necessary. 31.6.4.4.1 News Program. A "news program" shall be a regularly scheduled program devoted exclusively to general news and/or sports news. Sports entertainment programs do not qualify under this provision. 31.6.4.5 Live Microphone on Coach. The placement of microphones on a team coach or in team huddles and bench areas for television, radio or motion-picture purposes is prohibited in all NCAA championships. 31.6.4.6 Promotional Announcements for Professional Sports Contests. During the telecast of any NCAA championship, there shall be not more than two promotional announcements for telecasts of professional sports contests. Each such announcement shall not exceed 15 seconds in length. It may be of a billboard nature only and shall not include any action footage of any professional sports contest. If less than the complete championship segment is televised, only one such professional announcement shall be permitted. These restrictions shall not apply to certified postseason bowl games. (Revised: 8/15/89)

31.7 General Financial Management. 31.7.1 General Operating Budget. The Board of Governors shall adopt a budget for the ensuing fiscal year before the end of any current fiscal year. The budget, as approved, shall list all anticipated revenues and expenses for the coming fiscal year, including transfers to or withdrawals from reserve funds. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2 Committee and Delegate Finances. 31.7.2.1 Allowable Expenses, Committee Members. Any member of an NCAA committee who is entitled under the following regulations to reimbursement of expenses for attendance at a committee meeting shall not receive such payment if the member fails to remain in actual attendance at the meeting for its entire duration as announced in advance. However, in any special case in which a committee member for valid reasons is granted permission by the chair for late arrival or early departure, the member shall receive reimbursement in full. 9/14/22

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31.7.2.1.1 Transportation Allowances. A committee member may be reimbursed for the following transportation expenses: (a) Commercial Airline. The member must travel by coach (or "super saver"); and (Revised: 8/12/91, 1/13/98 effective 2/1/98, 1/12/99) (b) Automobile. The member may claim mileage for the round trip at the NCAA approved rate, based on the most direct route between the two points. (Revised: 1/13/98 effective 2/1/98, 12/20/04, 6/25/08) 31.7.2.1.1.1 Travel to Competition Site. A committee member or designated representative who travels to the site of preliminary competition in an NCAA championship via either ground or coach-class air may claim mileage at the NCAA approved rate, based on the most direct route between the two points. (Revised: 1/13/98 effective 2/1/98, 6/25/08) 31.7.2.1.2 Per Diem Allowance. A per diem allowance of $75 may be claimed for each day or part thereof away from home, except that not more than one day's travel each way may be claimed. The Association shall pay singleroom and tax charges for committee members attending scheduled committee meetings or on Association business. Incidental charges shall be the responsibility of the committee member. (Revised: 8/3/95, 1/13/98 effective 2/1/98) 31.7.2.1.3 Actual Expenses. The Management Council or Board of Governors for Association-wide issues may authorize reimbursement of actual expenses, if circumstances warrant. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.1.4 Meeting Frequency. Payment of expenses for attendance at meetings of an NCAA standing committee shall be limited to two meetings per year unless otherwise authorized by the Management Council or Board of Governors for Association-wide issues. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.1.5 Meeting Site. Recommendations for sites of meetings of standing and special committees shall be submitted by the committee chair to the NCAA president and are subject to the following conditions: (a) Committees that meet only once per year are required to meet in the Indianapolis metropolitan area in alternate years; (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/12/99) (b) Committees that meet more than once per year are required to conduct at least 50 percent of the meetings in the Indianapolis metropolitan area (e.g., one of two; two of four); and (Revised: 1/13/98, 1/12/99) (c) All meetings of NCAA committees shall be held within the 48 contiguous states. 31.7.2.1.6 Special Committees. The expense allowance for any special committees or for individuals engaged in official Association business shall be determined by the Management Council or Board of Governors for Associationwide issues. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.1.7 Sports Committees. Meetings of sports committees shall be held at places and times other than those authorized for the championships of their respective sports and shall be limited to two days (plus travel time) for purposes of the NCAA per diem expense allowance, unless other arrangements have been approved by the Management Council or Board of Governors for Association-wide issues. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.1.8 Expense Allowance for Conventions. An expense allowance shall not be granted for committee meetings held in connection with a Convention of the Association, except that standing committees that regularly meet before or after an Association Convention shall be entitled to one day's per diem for each day or part thereof on Association business, subject to the approval of the Management Council. 31.7.2.1.9 Approval of Payments. All expense payments shall be approved in writing by the committee chair or, in the case of the Management Council, Presidents Council and Board of Governors, by the secretary-treasurer or the NCAA president. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.1.10 Waivers. The NCAA president, subject to the approval of the Management Council or Board of Governors for Association-wide issues, may grant such waivers of the committee-expense regulations in particular cases as are deemed advisable to prevent hardship on a committee or an individual committee member. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.2.2 Allowable Delegate Expenses. 31.7.2.2.1 Meetings of Other Organizations. Delegates of the Association attending meetings of other organizations (e.g., various sports federations) shall be entitled to the same expense allowances as those outlined in Bylaw 31.7.2. 31.7.2.2.2 Games Committees for International Competition. NCAA delegates to games committees appointed to supervise international competition may not receive expenses to more than one meeting during each academic year.

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31.7.2.2.3 Governing Boards of Other Organizations. NCAA delegates to the governing boards of other organizations may claim an expense allowance for each regular or special meeting of the particular board. 31.7.2.3 Prohibition Against Funding Olympics and Paralympics. Income from the Association's championships shall not be allocated to the Olympic and Paralympic fund. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)

31.7.3 Defense and Indemnification. 31.7.3.1 Conditions for Defense and Indemnification. The Association shall defend and indemnify any present or former employee, committee member, or agent of the Association who is or was a party to or is threatened to be made a party to, or who is to be subpoenaed to be deposed or to give evidence in any civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative action or proceeding, including those brought by the Association, provided all of the following conditions are met: (Adopted: 1/14/02) (a) The individual requesting defense and indemnification is being named as a party or subpoenaed to be deposed or to give evidence by reason of the fact that the individual is or was an employee, committee member, or agent of the Association or is or was serving at the request of the Association as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise; (b) The individual is determined to have been acting within the scope of the individual's duties to the Association; (c) The individual is determined to have been acting in good faith and in a manner the individual reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Association in the performance of the individual's duties to the Association. In respect to any alleged criminal action or proceeding, the individual also must be determined to have had no reasonable cause to believe the alleged conduct was unlawful; (Adopted: 1/14/02) (d) The individual promptly and timely notifies the Association's general counsel of the actual or threatened service of process, subpoena, notice of deposition, or other legal process before incurring attorney fees or other expenses; (Adopted: 1/14/02) (e) The individual accepts counsel provided or approved by the Association and agrees to accede to the legal strategies approved by the Association's general counsel, including any settlement determinations. In the event that the individual wishes to hire other counsel or not accede to the Association's legal strategies, the Association shall not be obligated to defend or indemnify the individual, except when it is determined that a conflict of interest exists with the Association such that retaining separate counsel is warranted; and (Adopted: 1/14/02) (f) The individual agrees to repay any expenses, including attorney fees, incurred in bringing or defending a civil or criminal action or proceeding paid by the Association in advance of the final disposition of such action or proceeding, if it is ultimately determined that the individual is not entitled to be indemnified by the Association as authorized in this bylaw. (Adopted: 1/14/02) 31.7.3.1.1 Determination Regarding Conditions for Defense and Indemnification. The determination as to whether indemnification is appropriate because the conditions of Bylaw 31.7.3.1 have been satisfied shall be made: (a) By the NCAA Board of Governors Executive Committee by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of members who are not parties to such action or proceeding. The vote may be taken by electronic mail, telephone, facsimile or in person; (Revised: 4/15/09, 2/10/15, 6/23/17) (b) If such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, if a quorum of disinterested Board of Governors members so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion; or (Revised: 2/10/15) (c) By the NCAA president if so delegated by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 2/10/15) 31.7.3.1.2 Definition of Committee. For purposes of Bylaw 31.7.3, committee shall include all Association committees, boards, cabinets, councils, subcommittees and panels. (Adopted: 1/14/02) 31.7.3.1.3 Termination of Action or Proceeding. The termination of any action or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption in regard to these determinations. However, if an individual is adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of the individual's duty to the Association, there shall be no indemnification unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such individual is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court shall deem proper. (Adopted: 1/14/02) 31.7.3.2 Insurance. The Association may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any individual who is or was an employee, committee member, or agent of the Association, or is or was serving at the request of the Association as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any liability asserted against the individual and incurred by the individual in any such capacity or arising out of the 9/14/22

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individual's status as such, whether or not the Association would have the power to indemnify the individual against such liability under the provisions of Bylaw 31.7.3. (Adopted: 1/14/02) 31.7.3.3 Definition of Indemnification. For purposes of this bylaw, indemnification shall consist of payment against expenses (including attorney's fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the individual in connection with such action or proceeding. (Adopted: 1/14/02)

31.7.4 Insurance. 31.7.4.1 Primary Liability. Host institutions and sponsoring agencies of NCAA championships shall have in place primary comprehensive general public liability insurance coverage with combined single limits of at least $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and shall provide the national office with the appropriate insurance certificates unless statutes of the state in which the host institution or sponsoring agency is located provide a lesser maximum recovery limit and documentation of that statute is on file at the NCAA national office. (Revised: 12/2/90) 31.7.4.2 Injury, Death and Dismemberment. Basic athletics-injury, catastrophic-injury, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for participants in NCAA championships shall be provided by the Association.

31.8 Personnel. 31.8.1 Employment. In accordance with Article 2, the NCAA president is authorized to employ such persons as may be necessary to conduct efficiently the business of the Association. The number of administrative personnel that may be employed shall be determined at the beginning of each fiscal year and may not be increased without the approval of the Board of Governors. The NCAA president may employ as many nonadministrative personnel as may be necessary. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.8.1.1 Affirmative Action. In the selection of personnel for appointment, the policies and procedures of the Association's affirmative-action program, as approved by the Board of Governors, shall be followed. (Revised: 2/10/15)

31.8.2 Staff Operations. The national office staff operations shall be reviewed by the Budget Subcommittee appointed by the Board of Governors. Among the items to be reviewed by the subcommittee are: (Revised: 2/10/15) (a) Employee compensation; (b) Employee benefits; and (c) Allegations of improper conduct by any member of the national office staff as reported to the NCAA president. 31.8.2.1 Employee Compensation and Benefits. The Board of Governors shall review staff compensation and benefits at least once each year. (Revised: 2/10/15) 31.8.2.2 Pension Trust Plan. The policies for the retirement benefits of the staff are set forth in the NCAA Pension Trust Plan, which was adopted and may be revised by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 2/10/15)

31.9 National Statistics Program. A national statistics program shall be maintained for active member institutions in baseball, men's and women's basketball, field hockey, football, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, and men's and women's volleyball. The Management Council shall oversee the statistics program and approve its policies and procedures. The national statistics program policies and procedures shall be published on the NCAA website. (Revised: 4/14/06, 10/20/08, 5/10/11)

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FIGURE 31-1

Summary of the Elements in the Administration of Finances for NCAA Championships GROSS RECEIPTS Bylaw 31.4.2 Less

GAME EXPENSES Bylaw 31.4.3 Less

ALLOWANCE TO HOST INSTITUTION Bylaw 31.4.4

Income from tickets, net revenue from marketing items sold at the site through or by outside agency under contract with NCAA, program sales and advertising, TV rights, radio rights, movie rights and any other income from operation of championship. Excluded: Income from concessions, parking and sales commissions received by host institution for selling marketing items on behalf of ­outside agency under contract with NCAA.

Costs directly related to tickets (printing, selling and collecting), sales taxes, ushers, game officials, police, buildings and grounds, printing of related materials, reasonable entertainment, expenses of selection committee, motion pictures of competition (if author­ized) and any other out-of-pocket expense directly related to the administration and conduct of the championship. Excluded: Cost of permanent equipment, local transportation for competing teams, on-campus facility rental and fees/honorariums for host institution staff. See Bylaw 31.4.4.1 for permissible allowances and Bylaw 31.4.4.2 for restrictions on these allowances.

Less ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Bylaw 31.4.5

Costs incurred by governing sports committee and their representatives in administration of championship.

Transportation and Per Diem Expenses Bylaw 31.4.6

See Bylaw 31.4.6 for details on allowances for individual-team and team sports.

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Enforcement Policies and Procedures. 32.1 Committee on Infractions -- Special Operating Rules. 32.1.1 Public Disclosure. Except as provided in Bylaws 19 and 32, the Committee on Infractions, the Infractions Appeals Committee and the enforcement staff shall not make public disclosures about a pending case until the case has been announced in accordance with the prescribed procedures. An institution and any individual subject to the NCAA constitution and bylaws involved in a case, including any representative or counsel, shall not make public disclosures about the case until a final decision has been announced in accordance with prescribed procedures. (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 4/11/11, 3/13/15) 32.1.2 Conflict of Interest. A member of the Committee on Infractions or the Infractions Appeals Committee shall neither appear at the hearing or oral argument, nor participate on the committee, when the member is directly connected with an institution under investigation or has a personal, professional or institutional affiliation that reasonably would result in the appearance of prejudice. It is the responsibility of the committee member or members of the Infractions Appeals Committee to remove themselves if a conflict exists. Objections to the participation of a committee member or an Infractions Appeals Committee member, should be raised as soon as recognized, but will not be considered unless raised at least one week in advance of the affected hearing or oral argument. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/12/04, 7/26/11, 4/20/21) 32.1.3 Cooperative Principle. The cooperative principle imposes an affirmative obligation on each institution to assist the enforcement staff in developing full information to determine whether a possible violation of NCAA legislation has occurred and the details thereof. An important element of the cooperative principle requires that all individuals who are subject to NCAA rules protect the integrity of the investigation. A failure to do so may be a violation of the principles of ethical conduct. The enforcement staff will usually share information with the institution during an investigation; however, it is understood that the staff, to protect the integrity of the investigation, may not in all instances be able to share information with the institution. (Adopted: 1/8/05) 32.1.4 Definition of Involved Individual. Involved individuals are former or current student-athletes and former or current institutional staff members who have received notice of significant involvement in alleged violations. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 4/17/07, 4/15/14)

32.2 Preliminary Review of Information. 32.2.1 Enforcement Staff to Receive Information and Conduct Investigations. It is the responsibility of the enforcement staff to conduct investigations relative to a member institution's failure to comply with NCAA legislation or to meet the conditions and obligations of membership. Information that an institution failed to meet these obligations shall be provided to the enforcement staff and, if received by the Committee on Infractions or NCAA president, will be channeled to the enforcement staff. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.2.1.1 Staff Initiation of Investigation. The enforcement staff may initiate an investigation on its own motion when it receives information that an institution is, has been, or may have been in violation of NCAA legislation. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/06) 32.2.1.2 Self-Disclosure by an Institution. Self-disclosure shall be considered in calculating penalties, and, if an institution uncovers a violation before being reported to the NCAA and/or its conference, such disclosure shall be considered as a mitigating factor in calculating the penalty. (Revised: 10/12/94, 4/15/14)

32.2.2 Investigative Procedures. The Committee on Infractions shall provide general guidance to the enforcement staff through approved and established investigative and administrative procedures. (Revised: 6/2/17) 32.2.2.1 Initial Enforcement Staff Responsibilities. The enforcement staff is responsible for evaluating information reported to the NCAA staff to determine whether the possible violation should be handled by correspondence with the involved institution or its conference, or whether the enforcement staff should conduct its own in-person inquiries. 32.2.2.1.1 Basic Information Gathering. The enforcement staff has a responsibility to gather basic information regarding possible violations and, in doing so, may contact individuals to solicit information. If information indicating a potential NCAA violation believed to be reliable is developed, the procedures provided in Bylaw 32.5 (Notice of Inquiry) are undertaken. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.2.2.1.2 Identification of Major/Secondary Violation. The enforcement staff shall identify information developed by it or self-reported by the member institution as involving alleged major or secondary violations (as defined in Bylaw 19.02.2). The staff shall have the discretion to submit information to the Committee on Infractions, 9/14/22

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or a designated member of the Committee on Infractions, for an initial determination of how that information should be processed. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 4/11/06) 32.2.2.1.3 Matters Handled by Correspondence. Matters that clearly are secondary in nature should be handled through the online reporting system. (Revised: 1/12/04)

32.3 Investigative Procedures. 32.3.1 Conformance with Procedures. Investigations by the enforcement staff shall be conducted in accordance with the operating policies, procedures and investigative guidelines established by the Committee on Infractions, Management Council and membership in accordance with Bylaw 19. 32.3.1.1 Consultation with Committee. If questions arise concerning investigative procedures during the course of an investigation, the chair (or the full committee, if necessary) may be consulted by the enforcement staff. (Adopted: 1/12/04)

32.3.2 Timely Process. The enforcement staff shall make reasonable efforts to process infractions matters in a timely manner. (Adopted: 1/12/04) 32.3.3 Conflict of Interest. Any enforcement staff member who has or had a personal relationship or institutional affiliation that reasonably would result in the appearance of prejudice should refrain from participating in any manner in the processing of the involved institution's or individual's infractions case. (Adopted: 1/12/04) 32.3.4 Interviews with Member Institution. The director of athletics or other appropriate official of an institution shall be contacted by the enforcement staff in order to schedule interviews with enrolled student-athletes, or other institutional staff members with athletically related responsibilities or oversight, or coaching staff members who are involved in possible violations. (Revised: 1/12/04, 1/19/22) 32.3.4.1 Presence of Institutional Representative During Interview. When interviewing an enrolled studentathlete or current athletics department staff member, an institutional representative(s) (as designated by the institution) will be permitted to be present during the interview, provided the subject matter to be discussed in the interview relates directly to the individual's institution or could affect the individual's eligibility or employment at the institution. If the investigator wishes to discuss information with a student-athlete or staff member that is related solely to institutions other than the one in which the student-athlete is enrolled or staff member is employed and would not reasonably affect the student's eligibility or the staff member's employment, the institutional representative shall not be present during that portion of the interview. In such a situation (after the institutional representative has departed), any information inadvertently reported by the student-athlete or the staff member that is related to their own institution shall not be used against the student-athlete, staff member or that institution. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/20/21, 1/19/22) 32.3.4.2 Conflict with Academic Schedule. If possible, interviews should be conducted without disrupting the normally scheduled academic activities of the student-athlete. (Revised: 1/12/04)

32.3.5 Proper Identification of NCAA Staff Member. In no case shall an enforcement staff member misrepresent the staff member's identity or title. 32.3.6 Representation by Legal Counsel. When an enforcement staff member conducts an interview that may develop information detrimental to the interests of the individual being questioned, that individual may be represented by personal legal counsel. (Revised: 4/15/14) 32.3.7 Notice Requirements. 32.3.7.1 Disclosure of Purpose of Interview. When an enforcement staff representative requests information that could be detrimental to the interests of the student-athlete or institutional employee being interviewed, that individual shall be advised that the purpose of the interview is to determine whether the individual has knowledge of or has been involved directly or indirectly in any violation of NCAA legislation. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/06) 32.3.7.2 Responsibility to Cooperate. At the beginning of an interview arranged or initiated by the enforcement staff, a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or current or former institutional staff member shall be advised that refusing to furnish information or providing false or misleading information to the NCAA, conference or institution may result in an allegation that the individual has violated NCAA ethical conduct legislation (see Bylaw 10.1). (Adopted: 4/11/06, Revised: 5/12/17)

32.3.8 Limited Immunity. 32.3.8.1 Athletics Personnel. At the request of the enforcement staff, the Committee on Infractions may grant limited immunity to a current or former institutional employee with responsibilities related to athletics based on information that the employee reports when such an employee otherwise would be subject to disciplinary action as described in Bylaws 19.5.1-(c) and 19.5.2. Such immunity shall not apply to the employee’s involvement in violations of NCAA legislation not 9/14/22

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reported or to future involvement in violations of NCAA legislation by the employee or to action taken by an institution. (Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 4/11/11, 10/17/11, 6/1/16) 32.3.8.2 Student-Athlete or Prospective Student-Athlete. At the request of the enforcement staff, the Committee on Infractions may grant limited immunity to a student-athlete or prospective student-athlete when such an individual otherwise might be declared ineligible for intercollegiate competition based on information reported to the enforcement staff by the student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or a third party associated with the student-athlete or prospective student-athlete. Such immunity shall not apply to the individual’s involvement in violations of NCAA legislation not reported or to future involvement in violations of NCAA legislation by the individual or to any action taken by an institution. (Adopted: 4/11/11, Revised: 10/17/11)

32.3.9 Interview Record. (Revised: 8/2/91, 10/12/94) 32.3.9.1 Recordings. It is preferable that an interview conducted by the enforcement staff be recorded through the use of a mechanical device. If an interviewee objects to being recorded, however, or the enforcement staff believes the use of a recording device would have an inhibiting effect on the interviewee, a summary of the information reported shall be prepared per Bylaw 32.3.9.2. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 4/11/06, 7/24/07) 32.3.9.1.1 Access to Recordings and Transcripts. Both the enforcement staff and the interviewee may record the interview or the interviewee may receive a copy of the recording and if prepared by the enforcement staff, the interview transcript, subject to the confidentiality provisions of Bylaws 32.3.9.1.4 and 32.3.9.2.1. Recorded interview summaries and any report prepared by the enforcement staff are confidential and shall only be provided to interviewees (and their institutions) except as set forth in Bylaws 32.3.9.2 and 32.6.4. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/06, 7/24/07, 7/21/08) 32.3.9.1.2 Institutional Recording of an Interview -- Access to Recordings and Transcripts. Interviews conducted in accordance with Bylaw 32.3.4.1 or jointly with the enforcement staff at any location, may be recorded by the institution under inquiry. If the institution is unable or chooses not to record such an interview, the institution may receive a copy of the enforcement staff's recording of the interview and/or a copy of the interview transcript if prepared by the enforcement staff. Institutional recordings of NCAA interviews under any other circumstances must be approved by the Committee on Infractions. (Adopted: 10/12/94, Revised: 7/24/07) 32.3.9.1.2.1 Access to Recordings and Transcripts by Conference. For interviews conducted in accordance with Bylaw 32.3.4.1 or jointly by the institution and enforcement staff, and on consent of the institution, a conference may receive a copy of the interview recording and/or transcript, if prepared by the enforcement staff or institution. (Adopted: 1/14/08) 32.3.9.1.3 Use of Court Reporters. Institutional representatives or individuals being interviewed may use a court reporter to transcribe an interview subject to the following conditions. The institution or individual shall: (Adopted: 1/6/96, Revised: 1/12/04) (a) Pay the court reporter's fees; (b) Provide a copy of the transcript to the enforcement staff at no charge; (c) Agree that the confidentiality standards of Bylaw 32.3.9.1.4 apply. An institutional representative or individual who chooses to use a court reporter shall submit a written notice of agreement with the required conditions to the enforcement staff before the interview; and (Adopted: 1/6/96, Revised: 5/27/08) (d) If the enforcement staff chooses to use a court reporter, the NCAA will pay all costs of the reporter. A copy of the transcript prepared by the court reporter for the enforcement staff shall be made available to the institution and the involved individuals. (Adopted: 4/15/14) 32.3.9.1.4 Statement of Confidentiality. Individuals and institutional representatives shall be required to agree not to release the recording or interview transcripts to a third party. A statement of confidentiality shall be signed or recorded before an interview. Failure to enter into such an agreement would preclude the individual and institutional representative from receiving or transcribing the interview. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/06) 32.3.9.2 Non-Recorded Interviews. When an interview is not recorded or if the recording device malfunctions, the enforcement staff shall prepare a written summary of the information and attempt to obtain a signed affirmation of its accuracy from the interviewee. The interviewee shall be permitted to make additions or corrections to the memorandum before affirming its accuracy. In order to obtain the interviewee's signature, the enforcement staff may provide a copy of the unsigned summary to the interviewee and their counsel. After the summary is signed, the interviewee and their counsel may receive a signed copy. Testimony as to the substance of an unrecorded interview for which a signed affirmation was not

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obtained may nevertheless be considered by the Committee on Infractions to the extent the committee determines the testimony to be reliable. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/12/04, 8/3/06, 7/21/08, 4/20/21) 32.3.9.2.1 Confidentiality of Non-Recorded Interview Documents. Copies of non-recorded interview summaries and any report prepared by the enforcement staff are confidential and shall not be provided to individuals (or their institutions) who may be involved in reporting information during the process of an infractions case except as set forth in Bylaws 32.3.9.2, 32.3.10 and 32.6.4. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 7/21/08) 32.3.9.3 Handwritten Notes. It shall be permissible for all individuals involved in interviews conducted by the enforcement staff to take handwritten notes of the proceedings. (Adopted: 1/12/04)

32.3.10 Enforcement Staff's Responsibility to Maintain Case Information. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/06, 1/11/08 for all cases heard by the Committee on Infractions unless not feasible due to security format or technology issues) 32.3.10.1 Case File. The enforcement staff is responsible for maintaining factual information involved with an infractions case, including copies of recorded interviews, interview summaries and/or interview transcripts and other factual information. Such materials shall be retained at the national office. (Adopted: 1/11/08 for all cases heard by the Committee on Infractions unless not feasible due to security format or technology issues, Revised: 4/15/14, 6/1/16) 32.3.10.2 Access to Information. The enforcement staff shall make available recorded interviews, interview summaries and/or interview transcripts and other factual information pertinent to an infractions case. The institution and involved individuals may review such information in the national office or through a secure website in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 32.6.4. (Adopted: 1/11/08 for all cases heard by the Committee on Infractions unless not feasible due to security format or technology issues, Revised: 4/15/14, 6/1/16)

32.3.11 Failure to Cooperate. In the event that a representative of a member institution refuses to submit relevant information to the committee or the enforcement staff on request, a notice of allegations may be issued alleging a violation of the cooperative principles of the NCAA bylaws and enforcement policies and procedures. Institutional representatives and the involved individual may be requested to appear before the committee at the time the allegation is considered. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/15/14) 32.3.12 Meeting With President or Chancellor. The enforcement staff may meet personally with the president or chancellor or a designated representative of the involved institution to discuss the allegations investigated and information developed by the NCAA in a case that has been terminated. (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05)

32.4 Processing Information for Secondary Violations. 32.4.1 Review of Institution or Conference Actions or Penalties In Secondary Cases. If the Committee on Infractions or the enforcement staff, after review of institutional or conference action imposed in secondary cases, concludes that the corrective or punitive measures imposed by the institution or conference are sufficient, the committee or the enforcement staff, may accept the self-imposed measures and take no further action. Failure to fully implement the self-imposed measures may subject the institution to further disciplinary action by the NCAA. (Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 4/15/14) 32.4.1.1 Insufficient Actions. If the institutional or conference actions appear to be insufficient, the enforcement staff shall notify the institution of additional penalties in a secondary case. (Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04)

32.4.2 Action Taken by Enforcement Staff (Not Institution or Conference). If the enforcement staff, after reviewing the information that has been developed and after consulting with the member institution involved, determines that a secondary violation has occurred, the enforcement staff may conclude that no penalty is warranted or prescribe an appropriate penalty (see Bylaw 19.5.1). Failure to fully implement the self-imposed measures may subject the institution to further disciplinary action by the NCAA. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/15/14) 32.4.3 Appeal of Secondary Violations. A member institution or involved individual may appeal to the Committee on Infractions penalties prescribed by the enforcement staff for a secondary violation by submitting a notice of appeal through the online reporting system for secondary violations within 15 days after receipt of the enforcement staff’s decision. An institution that self-reports a violation may appeal a penalty prescribed by the enforcement staff, but not the violation. An involved individual subject to a show cause order must submit a written notice of appeal to the vice president of enforcement or their designee within 15 days after receipt of the enforcement staff's decision. An institution or an involved individual subject to a show-cause order may request the opportunity to appear in person or by video or telephone conference. If no such request is made, or if the request is denied, the committee will review the institution’s appeal on the basis of the written record. The committee shall not deny an involved individual’s request to appear in person if a show-cause order was prescribed. (Adopted: 6/3/05, Revised: 4/15/14, 10/21/14, 6/29/20, 4/20/21)

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32.4.3.1 Stay of Penalties. If a notice of appeal is filed within the deadline, unless ordered otherwise by the Committee on Infractions, any penalties prescribed by the enforcement staff that have been appealed shall be stayed during the pendency of the appeal. (Adopted: 10/21/14)

32.5 Notice of Inquiry. 32.5.1 Notice to Institution. Before the enforcement staff conducts an inquiry with an enrolled student-athlete or current institutional staff member, the enforcement staff shall notify the institution's president or chancellor (or their designee) of the inquiry, either orally or in writing. This notice shall toll the statute of limitations pursuant to Bylaw 32.6.3. The institution shall be informed of its obligation to cooperate pursuant to Bylaw 32.1.3 and of the confidential nature of the inquiry pursuant to Bylaw 32.1.1. The institution shall be notified that if the inquiry develops significant information of a possible major violation, a notice of allegations will be produced in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 32.6, or, in the alternative, the institution will be notified that the matter has been concluded. (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05, 4/17/07, 10/17/11, 6/1/16, 4/20/21, 1/19/22) 32.5.2 Termination of Investigation. The enforcement staff shall terminate the investigation related to any notice of inquiry in which information is developed that does not appear to be of sufficient substance or reliability to warrant a notice of allegations. (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/17/11)

32.6 Notice of Allegations. 32.6.1 Notice to President or Chancellor. When the enforcement staff determines that there is sufficient information to warrant an allegation, it shall issue a cover letter and notice of allegations to the president or chancellor of the institution involved (with copies to the faculty athletics representative and the director of athletics and to the executive officer of the conference of which the institution is a member). (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05) 32.6.1.1 Contents of the Notice of Allegations Cover Letter. The cover letter accompanying each notice of allegations shall: (Adopted: 1/12/04) (a) Inform the president or chancellor of the matter under inquiry and request the cooperation of the institution in obtaining all the pertinent facts and provide specific information on how to investigate the allegation; (Revised: 10/3/05) (b) Request the president or chancellor to respond to the allegations and to provide all relevant information that the institution has or may reasonably obtain, including information uncovered related to new violations. The responsibility to provide information continues until the case has been concluded; (Revised: 10/3/05) (c) Request the president or chancellor and other institutional staff to appear before the committee at a time and place determined by the committee; (Revised: 10/3/05) (d) Inform the president or chancellor that if the institution fails to appear after having been requested to do so, it may not appeal the committee's findings of fact and/or conclusions of violations, or a prescribed penalty; (Revised: 10/3/05, 4/15/14) (e) Direct the institution to provide any involved individual the opportunity to submit in writing any information the individual desires that is relevant to the allegation in question; and (Revised: 5/27/08) (f) Inform the president or chancellor that the enforcement staff's primary investigator in the case will be available to discuss the development of its response and assist in locating various individuals who have, or may have, important information regarding the allegations. (Revised: 10/3/05) 32.6.1.1.1 Enforcement Staff Basis for Allegation. The enforcement staff shall allege a violation when it believes there is sufficient information to conclude that the Committee on Infractions could make a conclusion of a violation. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/15/14) 32.6.1.2 Contents of Notice of Allegations. The notice shall list the NCAA legislation alleged to have been violated, as well as the details of each allegation. (Revised: 1/12/04)

32.6.2 Notice to Involved Individuals. The enforcement staff shall notify involved individuals (as defined in Bylaw 32.1.4) of the allegations in a notice of allegations in which they are named. A copy of the notification shall also be forwarded to the president or chancellor of the current institution of the involved individual. All involved individuals shall submit responses to the Committee on Infractions, and the institution under inquiry shall provide a copy of pertinent portions of its response to each involved individual in the case. Involved individuals who have submitted a response must also share their response with the involved institutions or other involved individuals as necessary. Failure to submit a response may be viewed by the committee as admission that the alleged violations occurred. The enforcement staff shall notify those involved individuals named in the notice of allegations who may be subject to the show-cause requirements as outlined in Bylaw 19.5.2.2. (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05, 4/11/06, 7/24/07, 4/16/09, 4/15/14) 9/14/22

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32.6.3 Statute of Limitations. Allegations included in a notice of allegations shall be limited to possible violations occurring not earlier than four years before the date the notice of inquiry is provided to the institution or the date the institution notifies (or, if earlier, should have notified) the enforcement staff of its inquiries into the matter. However, the following shall not be subject to the four-year limitation: (Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 10/17/11) (a) Allegations involving violations affecting the eligibility of a current student-athlete; (b) Allegations in a case in which information is developed to indicate a pattern of willful violations on the part of the institution or individual involved, which began before but continued into the four-year period; and (c) Allegations that indicate a blatant disregard for the Association's fundamental recruiting, extra-benefit, academic or ethicalconduct legislation or that involve an effort to conceal the occurrence of the violation. In such cases, the enforcement staff shall have a one-year period after the date information concerning the matter becomes available to the NCAA to investigate and submit to the institution a notice of allegations concerning the matter. 32.6.4 Access to Information through Secure Website. The institution and involved individuals shall have reasonable access to all pertinent factual information as described in Bylaw 32.3.10.2. Such information shall be made available within 30 days from the date the notice of allegations is provided by the enforcement staff to the institution and involved individuals. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 6/1/16 for all cases heard by the Committee on Infractions unless not feasible due to security format or technology issues) 32.6.4.1 Additions to Secure Website. Additions made to a secure website more than 30 days after the notice of allegations is provided to the institution and involved individuals shall be limited to exculpatory information and/or new information that could not be reasonably ascertained before the date the notice of allegations was provided. The enforcement staff shall notify the institution and involved individuals of the availability of the additional information. (Adopted: 1/11/08 for all cases heard by the Committee on Infractions unless not feasible due to security format or technology issues, Revised: 4/15/14)

32.6.5 Deadline for Responses. Any response to the notice of allegations shall be submitted electronically to the Committee on Infractions, the institution, all involved individuals and the enforcement staff, not later than 90 days from the date of the notice of allegations, unless the committee grants an extension. The enforcement staff may establish a deadline for the submission of responses to any reasonable time within the 90-day period, provided the institution and all involved individuals consent to the expedited deadline. An institution or involved individual may not submit additional documentary information (in addition to its initial response) without prior authorization from the committee (see Bylaw 32.6.8 for additional instructions regarding information submitted to the Committee on Infractions). (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/12/04, 4/11/06, 1/11/08, 4/15/14, 6/1/16) 32.6.6 Prehearing Conference. Within 60 days after the institution and involved individuals, if any, submit written responses to a notice of allegations in a case involving alleged major violations, the enforcement staff shall consult with institutional representatives and other involved individuals who will attend the hearing in order to clarify the issues to be discussed in the case during the hearing, make suggestions regarding additional investigation or interviews that should be conducted by the institution to supplement its response and identify allegations that the staff intends to withdraw. The enforcement staff shall conduct independent prehearings with the institution and/or any involved individuals, unless mutually agreed by all parties to do otherwise. (Revised: 1/16/93, 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 11/9/17) 32.6.6.1 Extension. The committee may approve additional time for representatives of the involved individuals and institution and the enforcement staff to conduct such prehearing conferences. (Adopted: 1/16/93)

32.6.7 Enforcement Staff Case Summary. The enforcement staff shall prepare a summary of the case that indicates the status of each allegation and identifies the individuals on whom and the information on which the staff will rely in presenting the case. Within 60 days after the institution and involved individuals, if any, submit written responses to the notice of allegations, the enforcement staff shall submit a case summary to the members of the Committee on Infractions and to representatives of the institution. Involved individuals before the hearing will be provided those portions of the summary in which they are identified as at risk. (Adopted: 10/12/94, Revised: 1/12/04, 11/9/17) 32.6.8 Deadline for Submission of Written Materials. Unless specifically approved by the Committee on Infractions for good cause shown, all written materials to be considered by the committee at the infractions hearing must be received by the committee, enforcement staff and any involved individuals attending the hearing not later than 30 days before the date of the hearing. Information may be submitted at the hearing, but is subject to the limitations set forth in Bylaw 32.8.7.4. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 1/12/04, 6/1/16, 10/18/16) 32.6.9 Prehearing Procedural Issues. The chair of the Committee on Infractions (or their designee) has the authority to resolve procedural matters that arise before a hearing. (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 4/20/21)

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32.7 Summary Disposition and Expedited Hearing. 32.7.1 Summary Disposition Election. In major infractions cases, institutions, involved individuals, and the enforcement staff may elect to process the case through the summary disposition procedures specified below. The enforcement staff, involved individuals, if participating, and the institution must agree to use the summary disposition process. The institution, involved individuals or the enforcement staff may require, as a condition of agreement, that the parties jointly submit the proposed findings to the chair of the Committee of Infractions or their designee for a preliminary assessment of the appropriateness of the use of the summary disposition process. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 7/24/07, 7/23/12, 4/20/21) 32.7.1.1 Thorough Investigation. The Committee on Infractions shall determine that a thorough investigation of possible violations of NCAA legislation has been conducted. The investigation may be conducted by the enforcement staff and/or the institution, but the enforcement staff must agree that a complete and thorough investigation has been conducted and that the institution fully cooperated in the process. (Adopted: 1/16/93) 32.7.1.2 Written Report. The institution, involved individuals and the enforcement staff shall submit a written report setting forth: (Adopted: 1/16/93) (a) The proposed findings of fact; (b) A summary of information on which the proposed findings are based; (c) A stipulation that the proposed findings are substantially correct and complete; (Revised: 4/15/14) (d) The proposed findings that are violations of NCAA legislation; and (e) A statement of unresolved issues that are not considered substantial enough to affect the outcome of the case. 32.7.1.3 Proposed Penalties. The institution and involved individuals shall submit proposed penalties within the guidelines set forth in the penalty structure for major violations specified in Bylaw 19.5.2. The institution and involved individuals also may submit a statement regarding mitigating factors. (Adopted: 1/16/93) 32.7.1.4 Committee on Infractions Review. The Committee on Infractions shall consider the case at a subsequent meeting. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 4/15/14) 32.7.1.4.1 Acceptance of Proposed Findings and Penalties. If the proposed findings and proposed penalties are accepted, the committee shall prepare a report of its decision, forward it to the institution and involved individuals, and publicly announce the resolution of the case under the provisions of Bylaw 32.9. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 4/15/14) 32.7.1.4.2 Proposed Findings Not Accepted. If the committee does not accept the proposed findings, the hearing process set forth in Bylaws 32.8 and 32.9 shall be followed. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 7/24/07, 4/15/14) 32.7.1.4.3 Proposed Penalties Not Accepted. If the committee accepts the proposed findings but proposes penalties in addition to those set forth in the summary disposition report, the institution and/or involved individuals may request an expedited hearing on penalties before the Committee on Infractions. The institution and/or involved individuals may appear before the committee in person, by videoconference or other mode of distance communication, as the committee deems appropriate, to discuss the proposed additional penalties. The institution and/or the involved individual also have the option to provide a written submission in lieu of a hearing. The committee shall only consider information relevant to the prescription of penalties during the expedited hearing or written review. At the conclusion of the expedited hearing or written review, the committee shall prepare an infractions decision and provide notification of the committee's actions consistent with Bylaw 32.9. The institution and/or any involved individuals may appeal the additional penalties to the Infractions Appeals Committee in accordance with Bylaws 32.10 and 32.11. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 7/24/07, 7/21/08, 10/17/11, 10/20/15) 32.7.1.4.4 Additional Information or Clarification. The committee may contact jointly the institution, enforcement staff and involved individuals for additional information or clarification before accepting or rejecting the proposed findings. (Revised: 6/11/07) 32.7.1.4.5 Authority to Amend Findings. The committee has the authority to make editorial or nonsubstantive changes in the proposed findings as long as these changes do not affect the substance of the findings.

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32.8.3 Limitations on Presentation of Staff Factual Information. In major cases requiring an institutional hearing before the committee or when processing a case through means of a summary disposition, specific information and factual information developed by the staff related to alleged violations of NCAA legislation shall not be presented to the committee before the institution's appearance, except as provided in these procedures. (Adopted: 1/12/04, Revised: 6/1/16) 32.8.4 Obligation to Provide Full Information. At any appearance before the Committee on Infractions, the involved member institution, involved individuals and the enforcement staff, to the extent reasonably possible, have the obligation to ensure that the committee has benefit of full information concerning each allegation, whether such information corroborates or refutes an allegation. (Adopted: 1/12/04) 32.8.5 Notification of Hearing Procedures. An institution and involved individuals shall be advised in writing before an appearance before the committee of the general procedures to be followed during the hearing. Such notification shall contain a specific reference to Bylaw 32.8 and shall indicate that, as a general rule, the discussion during the hearing will follow the numbering of the allegations in the notice of allegations. (Adopted: 1/12/04) 32.8.6 Appearance of Individuals at Hearings. 32.8.6.1 Request for Specific Individuals. Institutional officials, staff members or enrolled student-athletes who are specifically requested to appear before the committee at a hearing are normally expected to appear in person and may be accompanied by personal legal counsel. The committee also may request that former institutional staff members appear at a hearing. Such individuals also are normally expected to appear in person and may be accompanied by personal legal counsel. In cases that involve a small number of contested issues or cases in which the contested issues are relatively uncomplicated, the institution and/or the involved individual may make a written request to appear before the committee by videoconference or other mode of distance communication as the Committee on Infractions may deem appropriate. The decision regarding the use of videoconferencing (or another mode of communication) rests with the Committee on Infractions. Failure to appear before the committee may result in a violation of this bylaw and a show-cause action by the committee. (Revised: 10/17/11) 32.8.6.2 Attendance at Hearings. At the time the institution appears before the committee, its representatives should include the institution's president or chancellor, the head coach of the sport in question, the institution's director of athletics, legal counsel, enrolled student-athletes whose eligibility could be affected by information presented at the hearing and any other representatives whose attendance has been requested by the committee. Additional individuals may be included among the institution's party only if specifically approved to be present by the committee. An individual who appears before the committee may appear with personal legal counsel. (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05, 4/15/14) 32.8.6.3 Exclusion of Individuals from Hearings. 32.8.6.3.1 Exclusions Requested by the Institution. At the request of the institution, the committee may exclude an individual from certain portions of the hearing when matters to be discussed are not those in which the individual is at risk. When an individual is excluded from the hearing room for a period of time, it shall be with the understanding that matters discussed in the hearing during that time will not relate to that individual. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.8.6.3.2 Limited Attendance of Student-Athletes. Any student-athlete (and personal legal counsel) included among the institution's representatives may attend the hearing only during the discussion of the allegations in which the student-athlete is involved. 32.8.6.4 Representation of Member Conference. The executive officer or other representative of a conference's executive office may attend a hearing involving a conference member. (Revised: 4/25/03) 32.8.6.5 Prohibited Attendee. A member of the Committee on Infractions or the Infractions Appeals Committee who is prohibited under the provisions of Bylaw 32.1.2 from participating in any NCAA proceedings may not attend a Committee on Infractions hearing involving the committee member's institution unless specifically requested by the committee to be present as a witness. 32.8.6.6 Designation of Presentation Coordinators. The chair shall request each institution appearing before the committee to select one person to coordinate institutional responses during the hearing. In addition, one individual from the enforcement staff will be responsible for coordinating the presentation of the enforcement staff.

32.8.7 Hearing Procedures. The exact procedure to be followed in the conduct of the hearing will be determined by the Committee on Infractions. 32.8.7.1 Opening and Closing Statements. At the outset of the hearing, a representative of the institution shall make an opening statement, followed by an opening statement from any involved individual and by a representative of the enforcement staff. The contents of such a statement should not relate to the substance of the specific items contained in the 9/14/22

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notice of allegations. Statements concerning the nature or theory of the case are encouraged. An institutional representative and involved individuals also may make a closing statement at the conclusion of the hearing, followed by a closing statement by a representative of the enforcement staff. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.8.7.2 Staff Presentation. During the hearing, the enforcement staff first shall present the information that its investigation developed. 32.8.7.3 Institutional or Involved Individuals Presentation. The member institution and involved individual then will present their explanation of the alleged violations and any other arguments or information deemed appropriate in the committee's consideration of the case. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.8.7.4 Type of Information. Any oral or documentary information may be received, but the committee may exclude information that it determines to be irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious. 32.8.7.4.1 Information from Confidential Sources. In presenting information for consideration by the committee during a hearing, the enforcement staff shall present only information that can be attributed to individuals who are willing to be identified. Information obtained from individuals not wishing to be identified shall not be relied on by the committee in making conclusions of violations. Such confidential sources shall not be identified to either the Committee on Infractions or the institution. (Revised: 4/15/14, 6/1/16) 32.8.7.4.2 Information Concerning Mitigating Factors. Institutional, conference and enforcement staff representatives and any involved individuals are encouraged to present all relevant information concerning mitigating or other factors that should be considered in arriving at appropriate penalties. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.8.7.5 Scope of Inquiry. If an institution appears before the committee to discuss its response to the notice of allegations, the hearing shall be directed toward the allegations set forth in the notice of allegations but shall not preclude the committee from concluding that a violation occurred resulting from information developed or discussed during the hearing. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/15/14) 32.8.7.6 Committee Questioning. The committee, at the discretion of any of its members, shall question representatives of the member institution or the enforcement staff, as well as any involved individuals or other persons appearing before it, in order to determine the facts of the case. (Revised: 5/27/08, 4/15/14) 32.8.7.7 Recording of Proceedings. The proceedings of hearings shall be recorded by a court reporter (unless otherwise agreed) and shall be recorded by the committee. No additional verbatim recording of these proceedings will be permitted by the Committee on Infractions. The Committee on Infractions shall maintain custody of the recordings and any transcriptions. In the event of an appeal, a transcript of the hearing proceedings shall be reproduced and submitted to the Infractions Appeals Committee and made available for review at the NCAA national office or through the secure website. (Note: Involved individuals will receive only those portions of the hearing transcriptions in which they were in attendance at the hearing.) (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/12/04, 4/11/06)

32.8.8 Posthearing Committee Deliberations. After all presentations have been made and the hearing has been concluded, the committee shall excuse all others from the hearing, and deliberate in private. 32.8.8.1 Request for New Information. In arriving at its decision, the committee may request additional information from any source, including the institution, the enforcement staff or an involved individual. In the event that new information is requested from the institution, the enforcement staff or an involved individual to assist the committee, all parties will be afforded an opportunity to respond at the time such information is provided to the committee. (Revised: 7/24/07, 4/15/14) 32.8.8.2 Request for Interpretation. The Committee on Infractions may request that the NCAA academic and membership affairs staff provide an interpretation of applicable legislation based on facts submitted by the committee. If an interpretation is requested, the institution, involved individuals and the enforcement staff will be notified in writing of the interpretation request and the response. The institution may appeal the interpretation in accordance with Bylaw 9.4.1.2. (Adopted: 10/4/18) 32.8.8.3 Basis of Decision. The committee shall base its decision on information presented to it that it determines to be credible, persuasive and of a kind on which reasonably prudent persons rely in the conduct of serious affairs. 32.8.8.4 Calculation of Penalty. If the committee concludes that there has been a violation, it shall prescribe an appropriate penalty (see Bylaw 19.5); or it may recommend to the Management Council suspension or termination of membership in an appropriate case. Failure to fully implement the adopted and/or prescribed penalty may subject the institution, and/or an involved individual under a show-cause order, to further disciplinary action by the Committee on Infractions. (Revised: 1/12/04, 4/11/11, 4/15/14)

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32.8.8.5 Voting Requirements. The conclusion of a violation or the prescription of a penalty or recommended action shall be by majority vote of the members of the committee present and voting. If fewer than five members are present, any committee action requires a favorable vote of at least three committee members. (Revised: 10/12/94, 7/21/08)

32.9 Notification of Committee Action. 32.9.1 Infractions Decision. The Committee on Infractions, without prior public announcement, shall be obligated to submit promptly an infractions decision to the president or chancellor of the institution (with copies to those individuals receiving copies of the notice of allegations) and to all involved individuals, as defined in Bylaw 32.1.4. The following procedures shall apply to the infractions decision: (Revised: 1/12/04, 10/3/05, 1/11/08, 4/15/14) (a) After a hearing, the Committee on Infractions shall prepare and approve the final infractions decision; (Revised: 10/12/94, 4/15/14) (b) The infractions decision(s) of the Committee on Infractions and the Infractions Appeals Committee shall contain a consolidated statement of all findings, conclusions and penalties, corrective actions, requirements, and other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed on an institution found in violation of NCAA legislation. The statement of such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the penalties prescribed on the institution, eligibility rules to be applied, applicable executive regulations, the adjustment of individual and team standings in NCAA championship events, and the request for the return of any awards and net receipts received for participation in an NCAA championship; and (Revised: 10/12/94, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 4/15/14) (c) The committee's infractions decision shall be sent electronically to the president or chancellor of the involved institution and any involved individuals under the chair's signature or under the signature of a committee member selected to act for the chair. In addition, the committee will notify all involved individuals directly of the appeal opportunities outlined in Bylaws 32.10 and 32.11. (Revised: 10/12/94, 10/3/05, 1/11/08, 4/15/14) 32.9.2 Release to Media. Once the infractions decision has been received by the institution and involved individuals, the decision, with names of individuals deleted, shall be made available to the national wire services and other media outlets. (Revised: 1/11/08, 4/15/14) 32.9.2.1 Public Comment Before Release. The committee's public announcement related to an infractions case shall be made available to the national wire services and other media outlets. In this regard, the involved institution and/or any involved individual shall be advised of the text of the announcement before its release and shall be requested not to comment publicly concerning the case before the time the NCAA public announcement is released. (Revised: 1/12/04) 32.9.2.2 Public Announcement and Comment at Release. The chair or a member of the Committee on Infractions shall make the committee's public announcement related to major infractions when the committee determines that an announcement is warranted in addition to distribution of the infractions decision. (Adopted: 1/16/93)

32.9.3 Infractions Decision to Infractions Appeals Committee. The Committee on Infractions shall forward a copy of the infractions decision, with names of individuals deleted, to the Infractions Appeals Committee at the time of the public announcement. (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 4/15/14)

32.10 Appeal Procedure. 32.10.1 Notice of Intent to Appeal. A notice of intent to appeal must be presented in writing to the Infractions Appeals Committee not later than 15 calendar days from the date of the public release of the Committee on Infractions' public infractions decision. The notice of intent to appeal shall contain a statement identifying the date of the public release of the committee's infractions decision and a statement indicating whether the appealing party desires to submit its appeal in writing only or requests an in-person appeal oral argument before the Infractions Appeals Committee. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 4/26/95, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 7/26/11, 4/15/14) 32.10.1.1 Appeal by Institution. The institution may appeal the Committee on Infractions' findings of fact, conclusions, penalties, corrective actions, requirements and/or other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed for violations of NCAA legislation. An institution may not request an in-person appeal oral argument before the Infractions Appeals Committee unless the institution has made an in-person appearance before the Committee on Infractions. (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 7/26/11, 4/15/14) 32.10.1.2 Appeal by Involved Individual. An involved individual may appeal the Committee on Infractions' findings of fact, conclusions and/or a show-cause order prescribed for violations in which they are named. An involved individual may not request an in-person oral argument before the Infractions Appeals Committee unless the involved individual has made an in-person appearance before the Committee on Infractions. The notice of the appeal must state whether the individual is employed at an NCAA institution (regardless of division). Further, if the individual's employment changes during the course of the appellate process (from the time of the submission of the notice of appeal through the release of the 9/14/22

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final Infractions Appeals Committee report), the individual must notify the Infractions Appeals Committee of the change, including the identity of the new employer. (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 7/26/11, 10/17/11, 4/15/14, 4/20/21)

32.10.2 Committee on Infractions' Response to an Appeal. The Committee on Infractions shall submit a response to the Infractions Appeals Committee on each case that has been appealed. This response shall include: (Revised: 1/16/93, 10/12/94, 1/14/02, 4/25/03) (a) The issues raised in the appeal; and (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 10/20/20) (b) The committee's response to the issues raised. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 10/20/20) 32.10.3 Enforcement Staff Information. The enforcement staff may provide written information to the Infractions Appeals Committee regarding perceived new information, errors, misstatements and omissions relating to the written appeal, Committee on Infractions' response and/or rebuttal documents, as long as any such written information is received by the Infractions Appeals Committee not later than 10 calendar days from notification from the Infractions Appeals Committee of whether rebuttal materials have been submitted as established under the policies and procedures of the Infractions Appeals Committee. (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 4/15/09) 32.10.4 Basis for Granting an Appeal. 32.10.4.1 Penalties. A penalty prescribed by the Committee on Infractions shall not be set aside on appeal except on a showing by the appeal party that the penalty is excessive such that it constitutes an abuse of discretion. (Adopted: 1/8/08, Revised: 4/15/14) 32.10.4.2 Conclusions. Conclusions of violations made by the Committee on Infractions shall not be set aside on appeal, except on a showing by the appealing party that: (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 4/15/14) (a) A conclusion is clearly contrary to the information presented to the committee; (Revised: 4/15/14, 6/1/16) (b) The facts found by the Committee on Infractions do not constitute a violation of the Association's legislation; or (c) There was a procedural error and but for the error, the Committee on Infractions would not have made the conclusion of a violation. (Revised: 4/15/14)

32.10.5 New Information. In making a determination pursuant to Bylaw 32.10.4, the Infractions Appeals Committee shall consider only the information contained in the record(s) of proceedings before the Committee on Infractions and the record on appeal. If an institution or individual seeks to introduce information during the appeals process that was not presented to the Committee on Infractions for its consideration, the Infractions Appeals Committee shall: (Adopted: 1/6/96, Revised: 1/11/08) (a) Determine whether the information is "new information" per Bylaw 19.02.3. If the Infractions Appeals Committee determines that the information meets the definition of "new information" per Bylaw 19.02.3, the Infractions Appeals Committee, after input from a Committee on Infractions' designee, shall determine whether the "new information" could have materially affected any decision made by the Committee on Infractions, and if so, the case shall be referred back to the Committee on Infractions for its review. If the information does not meet the definition of "new information" per Bylaw 19.02.3 or if the "new information" would not have materially affected a decision made by the Committee on Infractions, the information shall not be included in the record on appeal and shall not be considered by the Infractions Appeals Committee; and (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 6/1/16) (b) Provide written notice to all parties regarding all decisions made pursuant to Bylaw 32.10.5-(a). (Adopted: 1/11/08) 32.10.6 Determination of Appeal Procedures. The specific procedures to be followed during the written appeals process will be determined by the Infractions Appeals Committee. (Adopted: 1/11/08)

32.11 Appeal Oral Argument. 32.11.1 Appeal Oral Argument Procedures. An institution or involved individual may appeal the Committee on Infractions' findings of fact, conclusions, penalties, corrective actions, requirements and other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed by the Committee on Infractions for violations of NCAA legislation. Should one or more of the parties request an appeal oral argument, it will be conducted according to the following procedures: (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 7/26/11, 4/15/14) (a) Consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 32.10.1, if the institution and/or involved individual elects to be represented in person before the Infractions Appeals Committee, the institution and/or involved individual shall be permitted a reasonable time to make its oral presentation to supplement the written appeal. The coordinator of appeals or another member of the Committee on Infractions then shall be permitted a reasonable time to make its oral presentation. The period of time for the presentation by the institution, involved individual and the Committee on Infractions shall be left to the discretion of the chair of the Infractions Appeals Committee; (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 1/11/08)

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(b) The enforcement staff may elect to be represented in person by a maximum of three persons, and may participate during the appeal oral argument. Any participation by the enforcement staff shall be limited to the opportunity to provide information regarding perceived new information, errors, misstatements and omissions; (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 7/26/11, 4/15/14) (c) If an institution or involved individual appeared before the Committee on Infractions but waived the right to appeal, the institution or involved individual may elect to be present in person and/or by counsel, by a maximum of three persons, as a silent observer during the appeal oral argument before the Infractions Appeals Committee; (Adopted: 1/11/08, Revised: 7/26/11, 4/15/14) (d) If the institution or involved individual elects to appeal in writing only, the Committee on Infractions' written response specific to that written appeal shall be considered without an in-person appearance by a Committee on Infractions representative; and (Revised: 1/11/08) (e) Consistent with Bylaw 32.10.2, the Infractions Appeals Committee then shall act on the institution's and/or involved individual's appeal, by majority vote of the members of the Infractions Appeals Committee present and voting, and may affirm, reverse or vacate and remand the Committee on Infractions' conclusions of violations, and/or prescribed penalties, corrective actions, requirements and/or other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed for violations of NCAA legislation. (Revised: 8/2/91, 1/10/95, 1/6/96, 1/12/04, 1/8/08, 4/15/14)

32.11.2 Consideration by Infractions Appeals Committee. The Infractions Appeals Committee shall consider the statements and information presented and, at the discretion of any of its members, may question representatives of the institution, the Committee on Infractions or enforcement staff, as well as any other persons appearing before it, in order to determine the issues related to the appeal. Further, under the direction of the Infractions Appeals Committee, questions and information may be exchanged between and among those individuals present and participating in the appeal oral argument. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 7/26/11, 4/15/14, 6/1/16) 32.11.3 Infractions Appeals Committee -- Determination of Appeal Oral Argument Procedures. The procedure to be followed in the conduct of the appeal oral argument will be determined by the Infractions Appeals Committee but shall be consistent with the operating policies and procedures that apply to hearings conducted by the Committee on Infractions. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 1/11/08, 7/26/11, 4/15/14) 32.11.4 Decision Final. Any decision in an infractions case by the Infractions Appeals Committee shall be considered final. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04) 32.11.5 No Further Review. Findings of fact and conclusions of violations arrived at in the foregoing manner by the Committee on Infractions or by the Infractions Appeals Committee, on appeal, shall be final, binding and conclusive and shall not be subject to further review by the Management Council or any other authority. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95, 1/12/04, 4/15/14)

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FIGURE 32-1

Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Appeals Case Institution (or involved individual) indicates it will appeal certain findings or penalties to NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee by submitting written notice of appeal to Infractions Appeals Committee not later than 15 calendar days from the date of the public release of the Committee on Infractions’ report.

Infractions Appeals Committee acknowledges receipt of timely appeal. Institution (or involved individual) is provided a 30-day period to submit response in support of appeal.

After receiving institution’s (and/or involved individual’s) response, the Committee on Infractions is provided a 30-day period to submit response to the institution’s (or involved individual’s) written appeal.

Institution (and/or involved individual) is provided 14 days to provide a rebuttal to Committee on Infractions’ response. Enforcement staff may provide written information not later than 10 days from the rebuttal deadline.

Infractions Appeals Committee reviews the institution’s (and/or involved individual’s) appeal and the Committee on Infractions’ response. This review is completed either through a hearing or on the written record. Hearings include representatives on behalf of the institution, involved individual(s), Committee on Infractions and enforcement staff representatives.

Infractions Appeals Committee decision is announced.

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APPENDIX K

Athletics: & the New

Sexual Misconduct

Annual Attestation Karen G. Clay General Counsel and Interim Title IX Coordinator August 2022

MUW Non- Discrimination Policy MUW is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

What is Title IX? No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex , be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

37 Words Changed Everything YouTube Video No. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kNG78T9N5c

University Policy: Two Types of Sexual Harassment and… • Quid Pro Quo • Hostile Environment: Unwelcome conduct that is severe, pervasive and objectively offensive

Title IX also covers: Sexual Assault Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sex Based Stalking

(y)Our Responsibility YOU:

The University: • Address the misconduct; • Restore access and give support; • Take steps to prevent reoccurrence.

What happens when there is a report? • Complainant will be contacted by the Title IX Coordinator or one of the Title IX Deputies. • Complainant will be informed of the Title IX policy and processes available to you if you choose to file a formal complaint. • Complainant will be provided with supportive measures.

Supportive Measures • Supportive Measures are “non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no formal complaint has been filed” • Separate of independent response track from the investigation/adjudication function. • NON-PUNITIVE: may not unreasonably burden the other party

If formal complaint is made…. Rights of the Accused • Entitled to a fair process. • Notice of the allegations made and an opportunity to respond. • Receive a copy of the University’s Title IX Grievance Process. • Be informed that the you are not presumed responsible during the investigative process. • Be given supportive measures.

What happens with a formal grievance process? 1. The University will conduct an impartial investigation. 2. Both parties can choose an Advisor of their choice. 3. Both parties will be able to review and submit evidence. 4. An independent panel will conduct a live hearing to determine responsibility and discipline. 5. Both parties have the right to appeal.

Website

www.muw.edu/titleix

What is Consent? • Consent: An informed, freely given agreement, communicated by clearly understandable words or actions, to participate in each form of sexual activity. • YouTube Video No. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU

General Guidelines 1. It cannot be inferred from silence, passivity or lack of resistance. 2. A current or previous sexual relationship is not sufficient to consent, and consent to one form of sexual activity does not imply to other forms of sexual activity. 3. When consent is requested verbally, absence of any explicit verbal response constitutes lack of consent. A verbal “no” is not consent, even if it sounds insincere or indecisive.

General guidelines continued… 4. No consent when there is threat of force or violence or if coerced, intimidated. 5. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. 6. A person incapacitated by alcohol or drug consumption, or who is unconscious or asleep, or otherwise physically or mentally impaired, is incapable of giving consent. 7. A person who is below the legal age of consent is incapable of giving consent.

NCAA Sexual Violence Policy 1. Athletics is informed, integrated in and compliant with institutional policies and processes regarding sexual violence prevention and proper adjudication and resolution of acts of violence. 2. Institutional policies and the name/contact information for the campus T9 Coordinator are readily available in the department of athletics. 3. All student-athletes, coaches and staff have been educated each year on sexual violence prevention, intervention and response.

NCAA Sexual Violence Policy NEW REQUIREMENTS • All prospective, continuing and transfer SA’s must complete an annual disclosure form related to sexual violence, interpersonal violence, or other acts of violence. • Institutions have taken reasonable steps to confirm whether prospective, continuing and transfer student-athletes have been investigated and disciplined through a T9 proceeding or criminally convicted of sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence. • When recruiting a prospective SA or accepting a transfer SA, the institution must have a written policy that directs its staff to gather information that reasonably yields the above information from their former institution(s).

Contact

www.muw.edu/titleix kgclay@muw.edu or titleix@muw.edu Phone: 662.329.7104 Location: Welty Hall, Room 301 Title IX Deputies listed at www.muw.edu/titleix/deputies

Wanna Make Out?

A Conversation about Consent

Dr. Lori Bednarchik Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 P.M. Rent Auditorium Sponsored by: The Office of Equity and Compliance, Division of Student Affairs, and Athletics

Mississippi University for Women Athletics Name, Image, and Likeness Policy Mississippi University for Women supports student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness from sources outside the University. In conjunction with State of Mississippi Executive Order and NCAA Policy, the Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics has developed specific policies to address name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities of student-athletes. A student-athlete’s failure to comply with this policy may result in penalties imposed by the NCAA and/or Mississippi University for Women that could impact the student-athlete’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. These guidelines apply to a student-athlete when they initially enroll as a full-time student or when they begin official practice at Mississippi University for Women, whichever occurs first.

Name, Image and Likeness Defined: A name, image, and likeness activity includes any situation in which a studentathlete’s name, image, likeness, or personal appearance is used for promotional purposes by a non-institutional entity, including the individual student-athlete, a commercial entity, or a non-institutional nonprofit or charitable entity. While such activities may provide compensation for a student-athlete, those activities that do not provide compensation are also covered under this policy. Compensation Defined: Any form of payment, including, but not limited to, cash, gifts, in-kind items of value, discounts, social media compensation, payments for licensing or use of publicity rights, and payments for other intellectual or intangible property rights.

Student-athletes’ use and monetization of their name, image and likeness may involve a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: • Traditional commercials or advertisements for products or services, • Student-athletes developing and promoting their own business • Personal appearances • Student-athletes running their own camps or clinics • Providing private lessons (and using their name or image to promote those lessons) • Sponsored social media posts • Autograph sessions

Institutional Disclosure Requirements: Student-athletes are required to disclose contact information for all parties involved in the use of their name, image, and likeness, as well as any involved professional service providers. The student-athlete must also disclose compensation arrangements and the details of their relationship with involved parties. Student-athletes must disclose the proposed name, image, and likeness activities to the institution at least seven (7) days prior to committing to said activities. If arrangements and details of agreements to promote a commercial product or service are amended, the student-athlete must provide notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of the change. Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) will review all disclosures to confirm compliance with Institutional, NCAA, and State of Tennessee guidelines.

A student-athlete that receives additional compensation outside of the disclosed NIL agreement could jeopardize his/her/your eligibility. Failure to disclose NIL Activity in advance could lead to violations of NCAA, institutional or State of Mississippi violations that would potentially impact eligibility.

Institutional Restrictions: A student-athlete may not enter into an agreement with a third-party that conflicts with any existing sponsorship agreements. If the institution identifies a conflict between the student-athlete’s name, image, and likeness activities and an existing sponsorship agreement, the institution shall inform the scholar-athlete of such a conflict so the student-athlete can negotiate a revision of name, image, and likeness activities with the third-party. That revision is also subject to additional review and approval by the institution. Student-athletes may not enter an apparel contract that requires the student-athlete to display a sponsor’s apparel, or otherwise advertise for a sponsor, during official team activities if the provision conflicts with a provision of the student’s institution’s team contract. Studentathletes may not engage in name, image, and likeness activities while participating in required institutional activities or while representing the institution. Student-athletes will not be permitted to use colors, logos, or images, including institutional marks, which identify the institution in any name, image, or likeness activities. A student-athlete may state they are a student-athlete at Mississippi University for Women and list personal or athletic accolades. You may not imply, directly or indirectly, that Mississippi University for Women is endorsing your NIL Activities, or any products or services associated with your NIL Activities. Student-athletes may not use institutional facilities for any name, image, or likeness activities, except for use for teaching lessons or for a camp/clinic, provided the rental agreement is in line with that available to the general public or outside organization. While a student-athlete is permitted to engage in name, image, and likeness activities on the institution’s campus, all activities are subject to applicable University policies and procedures regarding third parties and commercial ventures. Student-athletes may not miss required educational obligations (e.g., class, exams, or scheduled tutor/mentor sessions) or required team activities for any name, image and likeness activities. A student-athlete’s involvement in name, image, and likeness activities will not relieve the scholarathlete from the obligation to comply with all NCAA and institutional academic standards, requirements, regulations, or obligations; team rules of conduct or other applicable rules of conduct; standards or policies regarding participation in intercollegiate athletics; or disciplinary rules and standards generally applicable to Mississippi University for Women students. A student-athlete may obtain professional representation (agent or attorney) for advice, contract representation, and the marketing of their NIL, so long as the professional representation is NOT representing the student-athlete in securing professional athletic opportunities. You must compensate your agent or attorney with their regular rate. Failure to do so may jeopardize your intercollegiate eligibility.

Prohibited Activities: Student-athletes may not receive compensation, which is conditioned or contingent on enrolling at, or continuing enrollment at any specific collegiate institution, or on any specific athletic performance or achievement. Student-athletes may not enter into agreements for use of their name, image, or likeness in any Prohibited Sponsorship Category. In the event that a student-athlete enters into agreement in a Prohibited Sponsorship

Category, the student-athlete shall be required to terminate such agreement. A “Prohibited Sponsorship Category” is any sponsorship agreement in certain categories, with specific entities or with specific identified individuals that conflict with existing University contracts, University policies, or for any other reason determined in good faith by the University.

Prohibited Sponsorship Categories include, but are not limited to: • Gambling or sports wagering, and vendors associated with gambling or sports wagering • Adult entertainment, and vendors associated with adult entertainment • Alcohol, and vendors associated with alcohol products • Tobacco, and vendors associated with tobacco products • Marijuana, and vendors associated with marijuana products • Products or services that are illegal • Substances that are on the NCAA Banned Substance List • Activities which are, in Mississippi University for Women‘s sole judgment, misleading, offensive, or in violation of a statute, law, ordinance, NCAA bylaw or any College contract obligation • Activities that adversely affect the University’s reputation • Activities that endorse businesses or brands that are engaged in activities inconsistent with the University’s mission • Activities that ridicule, exploit, or demean persons based on their age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, race, religion, sex, or gender.

Mississippi University for Women reserves the right to restrict other categories of companies, brands or types of contracts that are similar to the above industries (or other areas that are permitted under Mississippi law) if Mississippi University for Women communicates this information to you before you enroll at MUW. Student-athletes may not sell or trade any equipment, apparel, or awards provided to them by the institution as part of any NIL activities. Studentathletes may not enter into an agreement for NIL activities unless the compensation to be paid the student-athlete is for work performed and is at a rate reflecting fair market value.

Institutional Involvement: Neither the institution nor an institutional staff member may be involved in the development, operation or promotion of any scholar athlete’s name, image, and likeness activities. Further, institutional staff members may not enter into agreements with, or benefit from, a scholar-athlete’s name, image, or likeness activities.

Additional Guidance: International scholar-athletes should seek guidance regarding the impact of any NIL activity upon their visa status. Student-athletes should be aware that income from NIL activities would likely be considered taxable income. Student-athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional about the tax implications of any compensation they earn. Any income received by a student-athlete could impact that student-athlete’s eligibility for need-based financial aid.

Name, Image, and Likeness Activity Reporting Form For:

Student-athletes who will be or have been compensated for the use of their names, images, and likenesses for promotional purposes.

Action:

• To the extent required by state law/executive action and/or institutional policy, student-athletes should report information related to their name, image, and likeness activities. • Reported information should be kept on file in a manner consistent with state law/executive action and/or institutional policy. • The NCAA will continue its normal regulatory operations but will not monitor for compliance with state law/executive action.

Due date:

Seven days prior to any activity

Describe the name, image, and likeness activity.

What are the terms of the agreement or transaction? When will the activity begin and end?

How will you be or how were you compensated for participating in the name, image, or likeness activity?

List all parties to the agreement or transaction, other individuals and entities, and professional service providers. Name of Person

Entity or Role

Contact Information

I affirm, to the best of my knowledge: (initial each statement)

_____ I have confirmed that this activity is consistent with state law/executive action and institutional policy. I understand that I am responsible for determining whether this activity is consistent with state law/executive action, if applicable, and that the NCAA will not interpret state law/executive action and/or institutional policy. _____ To the extent required by state law/executive action and/or institutional policy, I have provided complete and accurate information regarding any and all activities involving use of my name, image, and likeness, including compensation arrangements and information about individuals and entities involved in the activity. _____ Compensation is related to actual use of my name, image and likeness and is not contingent on enrollment at a particular institution or a substitute for pay for athletics performance.

I acknowledge that my institution, or a designee of my institution, may review the accuracy of this information, and I consent to any investigation, review, or audit. I acknowledge that inaccurate or incomplete disclosure, or failure to cooperate could support a reasonable conclusion that compensation I received constituted an inducement to attend or remain enrolled at a specific school, a substitute for pay for athletics performance or participation, or an otherwise illegitimate source of compensation for use of my name, image, and likeness.

____________ Date

_____________________________________________________ Signature of student-athlete

____________ Date

_____________________________________________________ Signature of parent or legal guardian (if student-athlete is a minor)

_________________________________________ Name (please print)

_______________ Date of birth

__________________________________________________________________________________ Home address (street, city, state and zip code)

_________________________________________ Cell Phone Number

APPENDIX L

Athletics Department Staff Handbook 2022-2023

DISCLOSURE THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE TO BE FOLLOWED BY ALL UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES, SPECIFICALLY THOSE IN THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. ANY OF THE ENCLOSED PROCEDURES NOT FOLLOWED WILL RESULT IN A VIOLATION. *ALL VIOLATIONS WILL BE RECORDED AND KEPT IN THE EMPLOYEE’S PERSONNEL FILE.

***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

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Table of Contents THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSPHY ......................................................................................................... 8 DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 9 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY ......................................................................................... 11 TRAVEL .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Completing the TA (Paper format) .......................................................................................................... 12 Game Travel ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Recruiting (Off Campus) ......................................................................................................................... 14 Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits)..................................................................................................... 14 Hotels ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 In State ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Out of State ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Transportation ......................................................................................................................................... 15 University Vehicle ............................................................................................................................... 15 Personal Vehicle .................................................................................................................................. 17 Rental Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Personal vs. Rental Vehicle ................................................................................................................. 17 Buses ................................................................................................................................................... 17 International Travel ................................................................................................................................. 18 Off campus meetings, conferences, and other university related activities ............................................. 18 Occasional Meal ...................................................................................................................................... 18 CASH ADVANCES................................................................................................................................... 20 General Information ................................................................................................................................ 20 When you return ...................................................................................................................................... 20 REIMBURSEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 21 Receipts ................................................................................................................................................... 21 TRAVEL CARDS...................................................................................................................................... 22 Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses.................................................................................................. 22 Travel Card Request ................................................................................................................................ 23 Return of Travel Card.............................................................................................................................. 23 PURCHASING CARDS ........................................................................................................................... 24 Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses.................................................................................................. 24 Reconciliation of Purchasing Cards......................................................................................................... 25 Back to Top

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Food Purchases ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Hotel Meals ............................................................................................................................................. 25 PURCHASING & RECEIVING .............................................................................................................. 26 New Vendor ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Contracts ................................................................................................................................................. 27 Requisition Request................................................................................................................................. 27 Purchase Order ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Receiving................................................................................................................................................. 27 Payment ................................................................................................................................................... 27 APPAREL & EQUIPMENT ORDERS ................................................................................................... 28 General Information ................................................................................................................................ 28 Formal Request ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Request Submissions 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Student-Athlete Handbook ...................................................................................................................... 41 OASIS… ................................................................................................................................................. 42 Student-Athlete Folder ............................................................................................................................ 42 Celebratory Signing Form ....................................................................................................................... 42 Staff Meetings ......................................................................................................................................... 42 Rules Test ................................................................................................................................................ 43 ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ..................................................................................... 44 CAMPS & CLINICS ................................................................................................................................. 46 Procedures ............................................................................................................................................... 46 Employment ............................................................................................................................................ 46 Prospects.............................................................................................................................................. 46 Student-Athletes .................................................................................................................................. 46 Outside Coaches .................................................................................................................................. 47 Camp Expenditures ................................................................................................................................. 47 Minors ..................................................................................................................................................... 47 FUNDRAISING ......................................................................................................................................... 48 Owls Fund Club ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Foundation.............................................................................................................................................. 49 LICENSING .............................................................................................................................................. 50 S.A.A.C ....................................................................................................................................................... 51 SPORTS INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 53 Responsibilities of the Sports Information Office ................................................................................... 53 Responsibilities of the Coaches ............................................................................................................... 54 Student-Athlete of the Month .................................................................................................................. 55 ATHLETIC TRAINING .......................................................................................................................... 56 Goals ....................................................................................................................................................... 56 Injury or Illness Policy ............................................................................................................................ 56 Student-Athletes ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Coaches ................................................................................................................................................... 57 Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 58 Concussion Policy ................................................................................................................................... 58 The Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 59

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Concussion Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 60 5 Step Graduated Exertional Return to Play Protocol ............................................................................. 61 WEIGHT ROOM ...................................................................................................................................... 62 HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................ 63 New Hire Process .................................................................................................................................... 63 New Employee Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 63 Compensation & Benefits........................................................................................................................ 64 Leave ....................................................................................................................................................... 64 Performance Evaluations ......................................................................................................................... 64 Secondary Duties ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Conduct & Ethical Standards .................................................................................................................. 64 ADMISSIONS............................................................................................................................................ 66 Freshman ................................................................................................................................................. 66 Transfer ................................................................................................................................................... 66 Graduates................................................................................................................................................. 66 International............................................................................................................................................. 66 Types of Scholarships.............................................................................................................................. 66 Cost of Attendance and Scholarships/Financial Aid Estimates ............................................................... 67 Transcript Evaluation .............................................................................................................................. 67 Admissions Tours .................................................................................................................................... 67 Weekend Visits ................................................................................................................................... 67 Weekday Visits ................................................................................................................................... 67 Enrollment Management Software .......................................................................................................... 67 Logging in ........................................................................................................................................... 67 EMAS/Admissions Terminology ........................................................................................................ 67 Finding Students .................................................................................................................................. 68 Searching by Predefined Query ........................................................................................................... 69 FINANCIAL AID ...................................................................................................................................... 70 Calculating Costs ..................................................................................................................................... 70 Payment Plans ......................................................................................................................................... 70 Types of Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................ 70 Satisfactory Academic Progress .............................................................................................................. 70 Self-Service Banner................................................................................................................................. 70 Back to Top

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APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................ 72 ADIDAS TEAM ORDER FORM ........................................................................................................... 73 ATHLETICS FUND RAISING REUQEST FORM ............................................................................... 74 CAMPS, LESSONS, & CLINICS CHECKLIST .................................................................................... 75 CAMP SUMMARY FORM.................................................................................................................... 76 CLASS EXCUSAL FORM… ................................................................................................................ 79 CONTRACT ADDENDUM ................................................................................................................... 81 CONTRACT REVIEW FORM ............................................................................................................... 84 EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FORM ................................................................. 85 EVENT STAFF SIGN IN SHEET .......................................................................................................... 86 FACILITIES REQUEST ......................................................................................................................... 87 FOOD PURCHASE FORM .................................................................................................................... 88 GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................ 89 MEDICAL RELEASE FORM ................................................................................................................ 92 OCCASIONAL MEAL REQUEST FORM ............................................................................................ 93 OWLS SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................... 95 PRE-APPROVAL OFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM ...................................................................... 96 PRE-APPROVAL RECRUITING (OFF-CAMPUS) REQUEST FORM............................................... 98 PRE-APPROVAL UNOFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM ................................................................. 99 PROCUREMENT CARD MISSING DOCUMENT AFFIDAVIT....................................................... 100 REIMBURSEMENT REUQEST FORM.............................................................................................. 101 REQUISITION REQUEST FORM....................................................................................................... 102 SALES TAX EXEMPT LETTER ......................................................................................................... 103 SAMPLE UNIVERSITY CAMP CONTRACT .................................................................................... 105 STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT FORM ................................................................................. 107 STUDENT SIGNATURE SHEET ........................................................................................................ 108 STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET ................................................................................................... 109 SPORTS CAMP APPROVAL FORM .................................................................................................. 109 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM .......................................................... 111 TRAVEL PARTY LIST ........................................................................................................................ 113 TRIP ITINERARY EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................ 114 W-9 FORM ........................................................................................................................................... 115

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Win Every Day THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSPHY The Department of Athletics will conduct a broad-based Division III focused sports program for men and women that is an integral part of the University’s mission and adheres to the framework established by the NCAA and all other governing bodies. The overall development of each student-athlete is of paramount importance. The department will provide the necessary vision and leadership for student-athletes to participate at the highest level of their ability while pursuing a quality education. Participation on an intercollegiate team will provide studentathletes with the opportunity to learn and develop values which foster selfdiscipline, teamwork, leadership skills and fair play in an equitable and diverse environment. The goal is to attain and maintain competitive excellence in all sports programs, including participation in intercollegiate individual and team championship events, whenever possible. VISION STATEMENTS The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to: • Providing all student-athletes with the highest quality academic, athletic and social experience; • Hiring and developing the best coaches and support staff to produce successful programs; • Developing the leadership potential of student-athletes and staff; • Providing a safe environment for the student-athletes; • Conducting programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. The mission of the Department of Athletics at The W is to develop student-athletes who desire to excel in the four core principles of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life.

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DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division III place the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience, and an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. To achieve this end, Division III institutions: 1. Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels; 2. Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs; 3. Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; 4. Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience; 5. Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; 6. Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broad-based athletics programs; 7. Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes; 8. Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body; 9. Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in nonathletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience; 10. Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution’s athletics program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission; 11. Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process; 12. Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes; 13. Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body; 14. Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body; 15. Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men’s and women’s sports; 16. Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents; 17. Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and 18. Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities.

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The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Recreation/SWA jlclaybrook@muw.edu / 662-329-7962

Buddy Foster Assistant Director of Athletics/ Head Softball Coach

Daniel Talley Director of Compliance dltalley@muw.edu / 662-241-6586

Dave Beyer Director of Athletic Communications wdbeyer@muw.edu / 662-329-6574

Jason Miller Head Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu / 662-329-6217

JeQuailia Huggins Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu / 662-329-6217

Dr. Chad Murphy Faculty Athletic Representative tcmurphy1@muw.edu / 662-329-7241

Halee Hensley Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor hmhensley@muw.edu / 662-329-6585

BASEBALL

Scott Mularz

662-329-6575

BASKETBALL- MEN

Dean Burrows

662-241-6445

BASKETBALL- WOMEN

Drew Johnson

662-241-6436

CROSS COUNTRY- MEN & WOMEN

Dedrick Burnett

662-370-1869

GOLF- MEN & WOMEN/ EVENT COORDINATOR

Benji Williams

662-498-0215

SOCCER- MEN

BJ Pheasant

662-329-6571

SOCCER- WOMEN

Catie Lyles

662-329-7996

SOFTBALL

Buddy Foster

662-329-6573

TENNIS- MEN & WOMEN

Daniel Talley

662-329-6586

TRACK & FIELD- MEN & WOMEN

Dedrick Burnett

662-370-1869

ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD

Hannah White

662-329-6572

VOLLEYBALL

Halee Hensley

662-329-6585

ASSISTANT SOFTBALL/ ATHLETICS COORDINATOR

Rebecca Oldham

662-241-6418

cefoster@muw.edu / 662-329-6573

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ON CAMPUS (662-329-xxxx) Student Success Center

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

x7138

Financial Aid

Welty Hall Room 107

x7114

Campus Recreation

Stark Recreation Center

x7494

Residence Life

Cochren Hall 2nd Floor

x7127

Health Center

Eckford Hall

x7289

Bookstore

Residence Hall

x7409

Hogarth Dining Center

Hogarth Student Center

x7411

SGA

MUW-600

x7420

Career Services

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

x7138

Registrar

Welty Hall Room 105

x7135

Campus Police

McDevitt Hall

662-241-7777

Post Office

Hogarth Student Center

x7408

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Counseling Services

11th St. & 4th Ave.

x7748

University Accounting

Welty Hall 1st Floor

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TRAVEL

Before you, your staff, or your student athletes travel ANY WHERE, you must have an approved travel form. Travel includes: game travel, recruiting, off campus meetings, conferences, and any other university related activities. PROCEDURES: 1. Completing the TA (Paper format) A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (electronic submission) must be completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation BEFORE the travel date of departure. (See appendix for diagram on completing the paper format TA). • TAS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAVEL DEPARTURE DATE. • TAs submitted within 10 days of the travel departure date are subject for approval based on availability of resources and the Director of Athletics approval. B. Section I. of the Travel Authorization must be completed in its entirety and specifically contain the following information: • MUW ID No. of Traveler, Name of Traveler, Dates of Travel, Destination(s), and Purpose of Travel. C. After completing Section I., you will move to Sections IV and X. • Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns of this section should be completed prior to leaving. 1. Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler. This amount should be multiplied by the number of travelers and input each day in the “Total Allowed Meals” column. 2. Hotel Room Cost per Night: The “Hotel Room Cost Per Night” column should contain the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night. 3. Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. • Section X: This section contains the total estimated costs for the entire trip for all travelers, and the amount will be carried forward to Section I for approval. 1. You will need to complete all parts of this section, that apply, as accurately as possible. 2. Make sure to account for all travelers in your party. 3. The “Total Estimated Meals” and “Total Estimated Lodging” lines should match the amounts input in Section IV. Back to Top

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D. After completing Sections X., you will need to input the “Total Estimated Costs” from Section X. in the second part of Section I. • If you are also requesting a cash advance, you will need to select “yes” and state how much. (See Section II of this Handbook for more information on cash advances.) 2. Game Travel A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (TA) and Travel Party List must be completed before attending each game. B. The TA must include the total amount for all individuals who will be paid for on the Travel and/or Purchasing Card. • I.e. Head coach, assistant/volunteer coaches, student-athletes, managers, graduate assistants, sports information, athletic trainers, compliance, strength & conditioning, and any other employee with a University ID number. C. The Travel Party List should be submitted with the TA and include all individuals who will be attending the game(s). D. The Athletic Department meal per diem is $25 per day per person. This amount includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tips each day (gratuity not to exceed 20%). The chart below depicts the pro-rated amount based on departure times. Departure Time Meals Allowed $ per Day Leave before 8 am Breakfast, Lunch, $25 and Dinner Leave before 11am Lunch and Dinner $20 Leave after 11am Dinner $12.50 • •

Reminder: the University is Tax Exempt and purchases should not include taxes Some cost savings can be found by: i. Staying at hotels with complimentary breakfast ii. Having box lunches iii. Having pre-determined and ordered meals when eating at restaurants • NOTE: Unless approved prior to departure, all meals must stay within the allotted amounts. Which means, breakfast is $5.00, lunch is $7.50, and dinner is $12.50. E. Sodexo Meals • Box lunches, pizza, and hot meals can be ordered in advance from Sodexo for athletic events. • You must submit a request AT LEAST 3 DAYS prior to your event. • You must email Sodexo Meal Request Form. • Student-athletes will be charged against their University Meal Plan. If studentathletes do not have a University Meal Plan, their meals will be charged directly to the sports budget. • If you choose to have your meal delivered to you on campus, please be sure to specify the location and time.

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3. Recruiting (Off Campus) A. A Pre-Approval Recruiting (Off-Campus) Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Athletics’ Business Office before you or your staff can leave campus for a recruiting event. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! B. See the Transportation section for more information on reserving and requesting vehicles. C. NOTE: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. 4. Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits) A. Before inviting a PSA on campus for an Official or Unofficial visit, you must complete a Pre-Approval Recruiting Form (see appendix for paper format). ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL DATE OF THE RECRUIT! Visit Itineraries are required for Official Visits and recommended for unofficial visits. • Pre-Approval Official Visit Request Form • Pre-Approval Unofficial Visit Request Form • Post-Official Visit Summary (completed within 48 hours post visit) B. Lodging • PSAs have the opportunity to stay in an on-campus residency hall during an official or unofficial visit. • PSAs on an official visit can have his/her stay paid for by the sport. PSAs on unofficial visit will have to pay for his/her own stay overnight. • On-campus residency hall rates are $12.50 per night per person. Contact Andrew Moneymaker at amoneymaker@muw.edu • Off-campus lodging can be booked at the Fairfield Inn for $89 per night. C. Sodexo Meal Card • A Recruiting Meal Card can be purchased out of your budget for meals in the cafeteria (Hogarth Dining Center). Meal cards are $120 and include 20 meals. Meals must be included in your Pre-Approval Request Forms i. If you do not use the Meal card regular Sodexo meal amounts are as follows: Breakfast $5.50, Lunch $8.50, and Dinner $9.50. 5. Hotels A. In State • The State has negotiated State Contract Rates with various locations around the state. It is recommended that, whenever possible, travelers make arrangements to stay at one of the contract locations. • State Negotiated Hotel Contracts can be found at the DFA website. • Reminder that in state hotel should be tax-exempt Back to Top

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B. Out of State • The traveler should make reservations for accommodations which are economical and meet the needs of the individual traveler. • Always request a government rate when traveling. • Please note that some out of state hotels will not be tax-exempt, and you will need to estimate that additional cost. C. Hotel Rooms • Reminder when booking hotel rooms that you must include rooms for all traveling student-athletes, staff (coaches, trainers, sports information, administration), and the bus driver(s). 6. Transportation A. University Vehicle • To request a university vehicle, you must submit the appropriate form for your type of travel and be sure to request a university vehicle. Once the form is submitted, a request will be made to the University Resource Management department for a vehicle. i. Before receiving a university vehicle, you must have completed the following: • Read the Fleet Manual (http://www.muw.edu/resources/fleet/vehicles) • Sign the Vehicle Manual Acknowledgement Form and submit to Resource Management • Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license to Resource Management • When driving a university vehicle, travelers should always utilize Fuelman for gasoline purchases. i. Resource Management will brief you on using Fuelman when you pick up the university vehicle. If a Fuelman location is not available, reimbursement will be made for the actual cost of the gasoline purchase. ii. You can download the Fuelman app on Android or iOS devices for free or use the “Fuelman Site Locator” at the top of the page at http://www.fuelman.com/ • The following vehicle mileage charges have been implemented for using University vehicles. Type of Vehicle Rate per mile Car .38 Seven passenger van .59 Twelve passenger van .72 • •

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Travelers must be aware and abide by the following state vehicle policies: VEHICLE USE POLICY 4.101 State-Owned Vehicle Official Use Policy State-owned vehicles are authorized for use in the performance of all travel or tasks necessary to accomplish official state business that is within the rated design capability of the vehicle. Use is not authorized for unofficial travel or tasks, the transport of unauthorized persons or items, or the performance of tasks outside the rated capacity of the vehicle. State-owned vehicles shall be driven only by authorized users and used for official state business only. Some examples of unauthorized use include, but are not limited to: (1) Sightseeing or trips for pleasure unless the trip is part of the official agenda for a business conference. (2) Transporting family members, dependents or friends to school, daycare, medical appointments, social events or other personal activities. (3) Conducting other personal business outside the authorized user’s scope of employment. Only authorized passengers are permitted to accompany authorized users in state vehicles. Non-state individuals such as volunteers, spouses, and children should not be passengers in a state vehicle unless they are involved in the conduct of business which is in the scope of employment of the authorized user operating the state-owned vehicle. 4.101.01 Operating a State-Owned Vehicle Authorized users must have a valid driver’s license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi Driver’s License), acceptable driving record, and be authorized by their agency to operate a state-owned vehicle. Authorized users include state employees, state contract workers, elected or appointed officials, and independent contractors (where approved on a case by case basis). All drivers will be required, on an annual basis (due January 15 of each calendar year), to sign a Vehicle Use Agreement. Agencies shall determine if a user’s driving record is acceptable before allowing that user to operate a state-owned vehicle. Agencies may review authorized users’ driving records, as necessary. The Agreement contains a provision signifying that the driver has been given a copy of the fleet policies and procedures and that he/she understands and agrees to them. The Vehicle Use Agreement also contains space for the driver's license number and it informs the driver of his/her obligation to reveal changes in the status of that license. This form should be updated on a yearly basis or if the driver’s information changes, whichever comes first. It is the responsibility of the user to immediately notify his/her supervisor should any information change. Failure to report such changes is vehicle misuse and subject to the penalties herein. Agencies must retain copies of the current form electronic or paper for each authorized user. These forms are subject to audit by the BFM and the Office of the State Auditor. At no time can authorized users operate a state-owned vehicle with a revoked, restricted, or suspended license.

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B. Personal Vehicle • Personal vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. However, employees who choose to use a personal vehicle over an available university vehicle will be reimbursed for mileage at $0.18 per mile. • When University vehicles are not available, travelers are permitted to use theirpersonal vehicle and receive reimbursement for mileage at $0.585 per mile. • Please make sure to submit a printout of mileage estimates per an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) for reimbursement of mileage. The start and end location for round trip mileage is 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. C. Rental Vehicle • Rental vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. • Rental reservations are made through Enterprise (departing from MS) or Hertz (departing out of state). • Enterprise charges are billed directly to the University and deducted from your budget. Hertz charges will have to be paid out of pocket and reimbursed upon return. • To be reimbursed for fuel costs, you must submit your fuel receipt(s) to the Athletics Business Office for reimbursement. D. University vs. Personal vs. Rental Vehicle • Be sure when selecting your vehicle type you are selecting the most economical option. You should be comparing university mileage ($0.585) to personal mileage($0.18) to rental charges (cost plus fuel) when selecting the most economical option. E. Buses • Charter buses will be scheduled 3 months in advance by the Athletics’ Business Office. • Your complete game schedule is due to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee) noless than 6 months prior to the new academic year. i. A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. • A completed trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. i. Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee). ii. Bus Protocol: • All buses will pick up at Pohl Gym in front of the main entrance. • The bus will arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. iii. Bus Rules: • Buses are to be kept clean at all times. Back to Top

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There are only twist bottles or closable bottles allowed on the bus. No ice cream or milk shakes on the bus. It is your responsibility to clean the bus prior to exiting. Appropriate music and movies are required at all times. At no time are family members permitted on buses without prior consent by the Director of Athletics. • Approved travel attire is required on all University travel. NO EXECEPTIONS. • Coach’s Discretion- Everyone must be in the same attire, looking and acting as one. Note: if a team is traveling straight to an event or practice they canbe equipped in game and/or practice uniforms. iv. DOT Laws • Per transportation laws, bus drivers can only be on duty for 15 consecutive hours before having to have a consecutive 8-hour break. Within these 15 hours, they can only be driving for 10 hours. • Please keep this in mind when making itineraries. If these criteria cannot be met a second bus driver may be needed. • If a second bus driver is required, you will be required to provide them a hotel room as well, and they are not permitted to stay in the same room as the first bus driver. • Note: you are not allowed to feed the bus driver with University funds; however, you can always ask the restaurant to provide the bus driver with a complimentary meal, and most will. 7. International Travel A. International travel is travel outside the continental limits of the United States. This means that travel to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and even Hawaii would require approval. Travel to Alaska no longer requires such approval. B. International travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics and the President of the University. C. When converting foreign currency to dollars for the purpose of reimbursement, you must attach proof of the official rate of exchange. Any documented official statement of the official rate of exchange will be acceptable. 8. Off campus meetings, conferences, and other university related activities All related travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics first before proceeding with any travel arrangements by completing a Travel Authorization Request Form. 9. Occasional Meal Bylaw 16.11.1.5 A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution’s athletics interests under the following conditions (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution; Back to Top

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(b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. 16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests—Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or in route to or from, an away-from-home contest. 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. An Occasional Meal Request Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Director of Athletics at least 48 hours prior to the meal.

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II. CASH ADVANCES A. General Information 1. A cash advance can be received when traveling in-state, out-of-state, or internationally. 2. To receive a cash advance, you must submit a completed Travel Authorization Request Form to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics. 3. The Travel Authorization and Reimbursement Form will then be submitted to the University Accounting Department for processing. 4. Cash advance checks are available at the University Accounting Department. 5. Cash advance checks cannot be issued earlier than 20 days before the travel departure date. NOTE: The traveler is liable for all funds given to him/her. If the advance is not settled within ten working days after the end of the month in which travel was completed, it may be deducted from employee's paycheck.

B. When you return 1. Submit the following to the Athletics’ Business Office: • Receipts for every purchase made with Cash Advance funds (ORIGINAL Receipts) • Student signature sheet (if funds were given to students, see appendix) • Any funds left over from the cash advance. 2. If you spend over the cash advance amount, then you can be reimbursed those funds through Accounts Payable. However, the funds will come from your budget and must be approved for payment by the Director of Athletics.

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III. REIMBURSEMENT Upon return from travel, if reimbursements for approved travel expenses are necessary, the following must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office no later than 10 days after the travel return date. A. Receipts 1. All receipts should be taped to paper with amounts and transaction details fully visible. 2. Each page should include a heading with the dates and location(s) of travel. 3. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper. a. Student signature sheets or travel party lists can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 4. Mileage estimates from an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) should be attached for all mileage reimbursements. B. Personal Reimbursements • Reminder: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. • Personal credit cards or funds are not to be used for university purchases unless approved by the Director of Athletics (or designee). All team meals are to be done on your University P-Card. Any purchases made on your personal card or from personal funds will not be reimbursed. NOTE: Keep reimbursement receipts separate from travel card and purchasing card receipts.

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IV. TRAVEL CARDS A. The travel card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Travel Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses •

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Authorized: 1. Airfare 2. Baggage Fees 3. Registration Fees 4. Lodging (room only, no incidental expenses allowed) 5. Rental Vehicles 6. Fuel for rental vehicles 7. Taxis 8. Shuttles 9. Tolls 10. Parking 11. Business Related Internet Service Unauthorized: 1. Meals 2. Fuel for personal vehicle or university vehicle 3. Cash Advances 4. First Class and Business Class Travel 5. Food and beverages 6. Personal Items 7. Movies 8. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 9. Room Service 10. Recruiting Packets 11. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 12. Medical Emergencies 13. Travel expenses for traveling companions or spouses 14. Unauthorized hotel incidentals

Note: If you try to purchase meals at the hotel on the travel card, it will be declined.

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D. Travel Card Request • The Travel Card is to always stay in the Athletics Business Office. • If you need any charges put on the Athletics Travel Card, you will need to request this through the Athletics Business Office. • For hotels, you will need to submit a Credit Card Authorization Form from the hotel. • You WILL NOT be able to take the Travel Card with you on trips. E. Return of Travel Card Receipts • Travel Cards receipts should be submitted immediately upon return. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 3. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. • An approved TA is required for all transactions on your travel card. • Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). F. Electronic Submission • All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. • Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) • Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format.

NOTE: Keep travel card receipts separate from reimbursement and purchasing card receipts.

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V. PURCHASING CARDS A. The purchasing card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Purchasing Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi.

C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses •

Authorized: 1. Membership 2. Registration Fee (not related to travel) 3. Postage 4. Team Meals*

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Unauthorized: 1. Airfare 2. Lodging 3. Rental Vehicles 4. Fuel for rental vehicles 5. Taxis 6. Shuttles 7. Tolls 8. Parking 9. Business Related Internet Service 10. Equipment/Inventory 11. Cash Withdrawals/Advances 12. Baggage 13. Personal Items 14. Movies 15. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 16. Room Service 17. Recruiting Packets 18. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 19. Medical Emergencies

*When possible, identify meal locations on travel itineraries. State purchasing cards are often declined at restaurants that service alcohol. Prior notice to the Athletics’ Business Office will reduce possible instances of cards being declined. TEAM meals are the ONLY meals permitted on the P Card.

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D. Reconciliation of Purchasing Cards • Purchasing Cards are reconciled at the end of each month. • Purchasing Cards should be submitted with all receipts at the end of each month or at the end of each trip. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper a. Student signature sheet or travel party list can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 3. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 4. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. • An approved TA is required for all transactions on your purchasing card. • Tip amounts CANNOT exceed 20%. The excess will have to be repaid. • Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). E. Electronic Submission • All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. • Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) • Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format. F. Food Purchases • All food purchases on the Purchasing card should be accompanied by a Food Purchase Form and a Food Purchase Memo 1. The Food Purchase Memo will be completed at the beginning of each semester and include all potential individuals who will be paid for on the Purchasing Card. 2. The Food Purchase Form will be completed with each trip and include the actual individuals who were paid for on the Purchasing Card. G. Hotel Meals • If you try and purchase meals at a hotel on the purchasing card, you will be declined. • If you would like to have a meal at a hotel restaurant, you will need to either get a Cash Advance or request a Direct Pay from the Athletics Business Office and take a University check with you to the restaurant/hotel.

NOTE: Keep purchasing card receipts separate from reimbursement and travel card receipts.

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VI. PURCHASING & RECEIVING ALL ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE BEFORE BEING PURCHASED. YOU SHOULD SUBMIT A PRICE QUOTE (NOT AN INVOICE) TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL!

Vendor

• New Vendors need a W-9 and/or Employee vs. Indep. Contractor Form • Vendors with contracts must have approved MUW Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum Form.

• Must include vendor name; product description, item #, price and quantity; and any other specific directions (sizing, color, embroidery, screen printing, etc Requisitions

Purchase Orders

• Created once requisition has been approved by all applicable University departments • A copy of the PO is sent via mail to the vendor.

• All items will be delivered to the athletic department. Receiving

Payment

• Upon receiving an order (either complete or partial), all invoices must be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for processing.

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A. New Vendor • All new vendors must submit a W-9 for payment. • Some vendors may require an Employee vs. Independent Contractor Form along with the W-9. B. Contracts • All contracts must be reviewed by multiple University departments before requisitions can be created. • A MUW Contract Review Form and MUW Contract Addendum must be attached to all contracts (see appendix). • The Contract Addendum must be signed by the vendor before submitting for approval. • Once the Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum has been completed and the contract has been signed by the appropriate University departments, the contract can then be signed by the vendor and submitted for requisition input. C. Requisition Request • All Requisitions Request must contain the following information: • Vendor • Description of product/service • Item #/Product Code • Quantity of Item #/Product Code • Price per Item #/Product Code • Any specific directions, sizing, coloring, etc. • Budget Checking • Before submitting a Requisition Request Form (see appendix for paper format), please make sure you have sufficient funds in your departments account. If funds are not available request will not be submitted for processing. D. Purchase Order • When the PO has been created, Resource Management will mail (snail mail) it to the vendor's address that was put on the new vendor form. It usually takes 5-10 business days to receive the PO. • If needed Resource Management can email a copy to the vendor. This needs to be noted prior to the creation of the PO. E. Receiving • Your items will be delivered to the Resource Management office, and then delivered to the Athletic Department. • It will also include a receiving document to be submitted with invoice for payment. F. Payment • After the purchase has been received, the vendor will send an invoice to you/accounts payable. • You will need to submit the invoice to the Athletics’ Business Office for review. It will then be delivered, along with the receiving document, to Accounts Payable for payment. A/P will not issue a check without an invoice.

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VII. APPAREL & EQUIPMENT ORDERS A. General Information: • All apparel & equipment purchases must first be approved through the Athletics’ Business Office. •

All purchases should be made through Rex Team Sports/Adidas.

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Any orders that cannot be made through Rex Team Sports/Adidas will require additional information.

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Each order should be kept under $5,000 to avoid having to acquire multiple quotes. 1.If an order is over $5,000, two quotes must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review.

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In order to purchase items, you must have funds available in your supplies and materials budget line.

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Apparel and equipment request are approved based on a “need” versus “want” basis.

B. Formal Request: To formally request apparel and/or equipment, you must submit a Requisition Request Form (non-Adidas/Rex Sports items). For Adidas/Rex Sports items you will need to submit an Adidas Team Order Form. This form will include specifics about the apparel and/or equipment you are requesting such as item #, product description, color, quantity, price, and sizes. C. Request Submissions: In order to process orders in a timely manner and to receive your orders before your season begins, all apparel and equipment orders must be submitted by May 1st of prior academic year.

NOTE: It is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to determine if theapparel and/or equipment request is a “Want” versus a “Need”.

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D. Equipment The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing and maintaining all athletic equipment necessary for its sports programs. Each program is assigned specific space for the storage and securing of its equipment when available. Each program is responsible for the documentation, issuance and return of athletic equipment that is distributed to student-athletes. Following the initial issuance, any further equipment, including apparel, is available strictly on a one-for-one exchange basis. As stated in NCAA Bylaws, it is not permissible for a student-athlete to accept (without personal expense) athletic equipment, supplies, or clothing (e.g., tennis racquet, golf clubs, shirts, shoes, etc.) from a manufacturer or commercial enterprise. These items may be provided to the institution to be utilized by the team in accordance with accepted practices for issuance and retrieval of athletics equipment. However, at the end of a student athlete’s collegiate participation, it is permissible for him/her to retain some athletics apparel items (not to include equipment), as designated by NCAA rules and approved by the Director of Athletics. Head Coach’s Responsibility Each Head Coach is responsible for the following: • • • • •

Provide an accurate initial and game day roster for the issuance of equipment; Designate game day uniform requirements to allow sufficient time for preparation of uniforms Ensure that student-athletes turn in complete uniforms after each game in order to facilitate laundry service Assist with inspection of safety equipment used by student-athletes to insure that optimum safety standards are maintained Report all athletic equipment received via purchase request (or free of charge) for inclusion on inventory lists Ensure that each student-athlete returns equipment by established deadlines.

E. Maintenance, Repair and Inventory Athletic equipment is to be maintained in optimum condition at all times. The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating the on-going inspection of all athletic equipment and for coordinating repairs or ordering replacements, as deemed necessary. Each program’s coaching staff is responsible for conducting an annual inventory of expendable goods following the end of a sport’s season. Capital goods are inventoried according to standards established under University policy. Inventory results are utilized in each sport’s budget preparation process for the upcoming fiscal year and as a means of identifying chronic abuse or loss of equipment. F. Issuances of Equipment to Student-Athletes The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides only the highest quality equipment with optimum safety features to its student-athletes. Each Head Coach is responsible for scheduling the issuance of equipment. Student-athletes are eligible to receive equipment when they have achieved the following:

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Academic clearance from the Compliance Coordinator Medical clearance from the Training Room Staff Athletic clearance from the Head Coach.

The Compliance Coordinator and Head Coaches are responsible for educating the student-athletes as to any applicable NCAA rules regarding equipment usage and its return. Student-athletes are responsible for all athletic equipment and apparel issued to them. After the initial issuance of equipment, subsequent equipment items are available strictly on a one-for-one exchange basis. Furthermore, student-athletes are responsible for their own equipment when traveling. G. Equipment Return Each student-athlete who is issued equipment is responsible for returning it in good condition (allowing for normal wear and tear), following criteria established by their Head Coach. In general, all student-athletes are required to return their equipment after the close of their season. Each individual is held responsible for all equipment that is issued for personal use. Lost or stolen equipment is not replaced without the written approval of the Head Coach. A hold will be placed on grades for student athletes not returning their equipment by the prescribed deadline. Student-athletes withdrawing from the University or dropped from a team are required to return all athletic equipment. Head Coaches should advise the Director of Athletics immediately when a student-athlete has been dropped from a team and assist with the turn-in of Departmental equipment. Equipment must be returned no later than two weeks following the drop from the team roster. H. Laundry Facility • The Laundry Facility is to be kept clean at all times. This is a common area for all team equipment so please respect other teams’ equipment. WASHER: •

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There are two presets. 1. For screen-print items (labeled VBALL, SOC, XC, TEN, GOLF) 2. For heavy duty washes and major stains (labeled SOFT & BASE) Wash Cycle for Preset 1 is 30 minutes and 38 minutes for Preset 2. For Preset 1 and 2 the detergent will automatically dispense. If you choose to use any of the other presets, you will have to put your own laundry detergent in the compartment on the top of the machine. The other presets wash according to their label.

To use the Washer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Turn on washer. (Please make sure to turn washer off after each use) Load clothes and close door. (The door has a magnet that only releases when the washer is on) Select your preset option by using the arrows. Hit the “Start/Stop” button twice to start wash. When the wash is done, please be sure to leave the door ajar in order to preserve the seal around the door.

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The laundry detergent is located on the wall to the right of the washer. If you notice the detergent level getting low, please let me know so we can get it changed out.

DRYER: • • •

There are 4 settings for the dryer heat: no heat, low, medium, and high. It is recommended to use low for screen-printed items. You will be able to select the desired heat time and cool down time. 12 minutes should be good for uniform, practice gear. You may need to add additional time for towels.

To use the Dryer: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Load dryer. Select heat temperature. Select heat and cool time. Press the green start button.

Please be sure you are checking the lent tray located in the large door at the bottom of the dryer. Lent should be removed after each dryer use. Please be reminded that student-athletes are not allowed in the storage room and should not be using these machines.

I.

Logo

The Athletic logos and word marks are the property of the institution, not the individual sport or person. Usage of the marks requires approval from the Director of Athletics or designee. Please refer to the Owls Style Guide for appropriate usage prior to submitting a request. J. Team Store 1. All teams are permitted to run a team store through our team vendor to provide additional gear for the roster. 2. The team store may be used as a fundraiser for your program. 3. Items can be labeled “required” and will be provided at the discounted price per our contract. 4. Items that are labeled “required” will have minimum and maximum quantities. 5. Prices, items, and colors for each item are determined by the department, not the individual team. Open dialogue will be had with each coach to determine the best direction. 6. Coaches and student-athletes are not permitted to determine color combinations and logo usage. 7. Approval for all items included in the store must go through the Director of Athletics or designee. 8. Adjustments to team store items must be approved. If an item goes out of stock and needs to be replaced, approval must be obtained prior to the change being made. 9. All funds received will go directly into the individual team Owls Fund Account.

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VIII. GAME SCHEDULING To align with the department’s core values of Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life, scheduling of intercollegiate contests shall be regulated to minimize interference with the educational opportunities for student-athletes. Therefore, in addition to NCAA and MUW regulations, the following exclusions apply when constructing a team’s schedule: 1. No athletic contests (with the exception of men’s and women’s basketball), at home or out of town, shall be scheduled during final examination week. Conference championships and/or NCAA championships are excluded from this rule. 2. An emphasis on in-region opponents will take precedent over scheduling of non-conference contests. Travel during the school week will be limited to prevent missed class time. 3. Sunday home games should be avoided when possible. Approval for these games by the Director of Athletics must be obtained prior to commitment. 4. Teams must hold a .500 winning percentage to be eligible for post-season competition. 5. Your complete game schedule (see appendix) is due to the Director of Athletics (or designee) no less than 6 months prior to the new academic year. • A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. 6. A trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). • Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. • Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics. 7. Coaches are required to give each student-athlete a Class Excusal Letter (for each class) at least one week prior to the first competition (see appendix for letter). • The letter will include each date of competition, leave and return times, and location. • If there are changes to this information, coaches should inform student-athletes immediately so they can relay the information to their instructors. 8. ALL game contracts should include your sport specific “Memorandum of Agreement”. The agreement must be signed by the Director of Athletics.

Note: Students who are absent from class for more than one week are responsible for notifying the Provost and the Director of Athletics.

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IX. ROSTER Each sport will have a roster goal per academic year. This goal will be clearly defined during pre-season and end of year evaluations. Budgetary allotments and departmental programming are based off of roster projections and will be reduced if the goal is not met. Fundraising goals are also set based on roster minimum numbers. It is the responsibility of the head coach to maintain and retain his/her roster each academic year. Failure to meet roster goals could result in teams not being eligible for post-season play. Certain sports have the option for JV rosters and competitions. In order to properly budget for these additions, each sport must maintain both their varsity and junior varsity minimums.

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X. GAME DAY OPS. & EVENT MGT. The Athletics Game Day Administrator is responsible for the administration, oversight, planning, management,execution and evaluation of game day operations for Owls Athletics. The Administrator will meet as needed with coaches and other staff to determine event needs, as well as a detailed plan to meet these needs. Areas of need include personnel, facilities, ticketing, security, officials, concessions, merchandising, and visiting team relations. All Department of Athletics personnel will serve as Game Administrators at multiple times throughout the year. The coach is responsible for organization of game staff, greeting the visiting team(s), and greeting officials (see appendix for Game Day Administrator Responsibilities, Head Coach Responsibilities & Athletics Event Staff Responsibilities). The W will also utilize a Team for Teams approach to each sports game operations. For example, the men’s soccer team will run game operations for the baseball team, and vice versa. The positions necessary will be filled to operate a fully functional event and provide a quality student-athlete and fan experience. Potential positions include ball runners, scoreboard operators, floor moppers, security, ticket takers, and video camera operators. This schedule and related tasks will be coordinated through the Director of Athletics or designee. An Event Staff Sign Up Sheet is included in this manual to assist with scheduling staff for events. A. Crowd Control Policy 

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We have a public announcement encouraging good sportsmanship prior to the start of each contest. Repetitive statements in game day public announcements, programs, media guides help reinforce the message of good sportsmanship. We may designate seating location of all groups in the venue (i.e. Separate fans, students, etc.) to avoid areas of possible confrontations. We will strategically place our security personnel in possible problem areas as it relates to the fan base and access to the playing field/court. When possible we will keep the same security people in the same key areas to establish contact and relationships with fans. We will have assigned staff and security on watch for dangerous objects, alcohol, etc. entering the venue. When videotaping the game, we will continue to videotape the activity on the playing field/court after the team has left the playing surface. We as an athletic department will continue to communicate to our student-athletes, coaches and staff their role in promoting good sportsmanship among the fans. We as an athletic department will encourage our student groups to buy-in to spirited, but respectful and safe support of school teams.

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B. Game Cancelation Protocol • Canceling or Changing a Game in advance (24 hours or more): The Director of Athletics and Coach discuss any and all reasons for canceling a game (i.e. weather, safety issues). Final decision is made by the Direct of Athletics. • Day of Game Cancellation and/or Change: Director of Athletics, Game Day Supervisor, officials (if possible), and facilities should make the decision that conditions have made the competition unplayable. •

On Site Decision: 1. Prior to start of game, the on-site decision to alter the “normal” schedule needs to be made by the site administrator in consultation with the game officials (not members of the coaching staff). 2. An administrator must be on site to determine a game cancellation due to weather. The on-site administrator may not have other primary game functions (i.e., PA announcer, scorekeeper, field preparation, etc.)

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Once Play Begins: The game officials are responsible for postponement decisions.

Coaches should not have a direct involvement in this decision. Directly following the decision of a change: • • • •

Director of Athletics contacted if not already apart of decision: who will contact coach, Sports Information, and Game Day Supervisor Game Day Supervisor: contacts Event staff Sports Information: who then contacts score table, scoreboard, and anyone else under their staffing Competition: Team in route should be contacted immediately by a member of our Coaching Staff. 1. Competitor will work in conjunction with Sport Supervisor, Coach, and Director of Athletics to find possible make-up dates. 2. Update Sports Information of all adjustments so they can post on website and social media and re-schedule staffing

C. Team for Teams In an effort to operate of games in an efficient manner, each program will be designated an off-season sport to manage all game operations. Clock management, sideline balls, foul balls, tickets, and other game duties will be assigned. The head coach of each sport will also serve as the on-site game manager for the designated sport, with duties clearly defined. For example, softball will operate all volleyball games and volleyball will operate all softball games. This is an effective way to manage home events while contributing to the overall experience of the sport for the student-athletes.

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D. Parking Most facilities have limited parking. Therefore, certain parking restrictions will be enforced. • • •

Pohl Gymnasium: players, staff, fans, and officials are to park in the gravel parking lot in front of Pohl gym. Tennis Courts: players, staff, fans, and officials are to park in the gravel parking lot in front of Pohl gym. Softball Field: players and staff members should park in the overflow parking lot inside the gates. Fans can park in the grass lot across from the field as well as in the overflow parking lot. Only officials and opposing team bus are allowed in the right field gravel parking lot. NO ONE is to park along the right or left field fences.

When traveling out of town either for the day or on an extended trip, all student-athletes and staff vehicles are to be parked in the gravel lot in front of Pohl Gymnasium. Vehicles are NOT to be parked on 10th or 11th Ave.

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XI. FACILITIES REQUEST Facility requests should be made at least 14 days prior to needing the facility. Do not advertise any events until you have received a confirmation that the facility has been reserved for your event. A. Requesting the Facility • To request a facility, you will need to complete a Facility Request Form (see appendix for paper format) at least 14 days prior to the event, not including games and practices. • Once the request form has been submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office, the request will be sent to the appropriate University facility for approval. B. Types of Requests • Facility requests are needed for all facilities on campus and all events. • Events may include but are not limited to: practices, games, study hall, team meetings, strength & conditioning, camps & clinics, tryouts, recruiting, and fundraisers. C. Game, Practice, Weight Room • Games, practice, and weight room schedules will be accumulated by the Director of Athletics and requested for all sports at the beginning of each new year for the upcoming academic year. • It is essential that you have your game schedule completed as soon as possible so that the facilities can be reserved well in advance.

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XII. BUDGET Budget: Accountability, Control and Revision Pursuant to the policies of the Mississippi State Education System, the University President is ultimately responsible for the administration of athletic funds. However, the Director of Athletics has the authority to review and approve all departmental expenditures, and is accountable for the same. Accountability The University requires that approved budgets not be exceeded. Therefore, it is imperative that Staff members with cost center responsibility (e.g., Head Coaches, Program Directors and Department Heads) operate within their budget guidelines. Staff members are held accountable for violations of this policy. Head Coaches, Program Directors and Department Heads are held accountable for the depletion of budget accounts, substantiating unbudgeted expenditures, and/or justifying the use of private funds to cover budget overruns. However, the Director of Athletics is solely responsible for the approval of unbudgeted expenditures. Budgetary Control The oversight and approval of funds expenditures is a central component of the Department's budgetary control system. Prior to committing the Department to a financial obligation, a Staff member must have the request approved. If prior approval is not obtained, the individual Staff member may be held personally responsible for the resulting charges. The Director of Athletics and Assistant AD review all purchase orders and purchase requisitions and analyzes expenditure levels to ensure that budget allocations are not exceeded.

ALL BUDGETS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 1ST for the upcoming year. A. General Information: • A meeting will be held with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Assistant Athletics Director, and HeadCoach prior to finalizing each teams budget. • The Athletics Department will submit the first draft of the departmental budget to the University budget office. • The new budget disperses on July 1st. However, funds may not be available for use for the first couple weeks so prepare in advance for the delay in funds. • Your budget must cover all your expenses related to ALL TYPES of University travel and materials needed from July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the next year!

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• When constructing your budget please consider the following: i. Travel • Home games (ground transportation, meals, officials including assigner fees) • Away games (hotel, meals, ground transportation, entry fees) • Meetings and conferences (hotel, meals, automobile rental/mileage, fuel costs, conference registration, parking) • Air travel (airport parking, luggage fees, taxi/shuttle/rental car) ii. Recruiting • Official visits (hotel, meals, mileage) • Recruiting trips (hotel, airfare, meals, parking, misc. fees, mileage, rental car, fuel) iii. Other fees • Rental facility fees • Software fees • Conference Championship accommodations iv. Materials • Apparel • Equipment • Embroidery • Shipping • When constructing your budget, you must consider 3 questions: i. Does it make sense for the student-athlete? ii. Does it make sense for the budget? iii. Does it make sense for the institution and athletic staff? B. Student Employees: All student employee must apply for an athletic employment position. Application will then be submitted to the athletic department for review and selection of student employees. • • •

Please note that you must have allocated funds in your team’s budget for student employees. Student employees are limited to a maximum of 20 hours a week at $7.35 per hour and paid on a biweekly basis. Student employees must complete an application found at https://muw.peopleadmin.com/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_v0_post ed_at_date=&query_organizational_tier_3_id=any&551=3&commit=Search

**Please see the Student Worker Policy & Procedure Manual for complete details.

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C. Monthly Reports All coaches will receive a monthly budget worksheet from the Athletics Business Office. It is the coach’s responsibility to keep up with their own budget and inform the Athletics Business Office when items are incorrect or missing on their monthly budget worksheet. Note: The University’s budgeting system is at least 1+ month(s) behind actual expenses. So coaches must ensure they are keeping up with accurate daily records of their budget.

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XIII. COMPLIANCE A. Division III Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legislation. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, as well as to possible reclassification (NCAA Constitution, Article 3.01.3). It is the responsibility of each Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics staff member to be aware of all NCAA and Conference compliance regulations pertaining to his/her program and responsibilities. Intentional or unintentional violation of these regulations will not be tolerated. Coaches or other athletics department personnel who are found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance Director are charged with the responsibility of ensuring thatNCAA compliance procedures are followed, including the administration of all NCAA compliance forms.Rules education is an ongoing process within the Department, taking place under the leadership of the Assistant Athletics Director. Compliance regulations may be updated overtime; therefore, Department of Athletics staff members are expected to spend time reading, researching and reviewing NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations on a regular basis. For a complete breakdown of all Compliance information, please refer to the Owls Department of Athletics Compliance Manual. B. Student-Athlete Handbook The purpose of this manual is to assist OWLS Student-Athletes in attaining their academic and athletic goals through the observance of the rules and regulations of the University, NCAA, Athletic Department and Conferences in which the University holds membership. Representing the w as an athlete is both an honor and a privilege. Therefore, an athlete's attitude, conduct and appearance in the classroom, at competitions, practices, or elsewhere should always reflect the Athletic Department in a positive manner. Athletics is secondary to academics. Earning a degree should be the primary goal of all student-athletes. All student-athletes will have to acknowledge and abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the handbook. The guidelines set forth in the Student Athlete Manual serve as a baseline for policies and procedures. Team rules are approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and may go beyondthe expectations set forth by the Athletic Department.

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C. Owls Academic Support andIndividual Success Program Each coach is responsible for the monitoring and implementation of the Owls Academic Support and Individual Success program. Program Details: The Owls Academic Support and Individual Success program is designed to monitor the academic progress of our “at-risk” student-athletes. We have defined “at-risk” as: 1) freshmen; 2) anyone with an overall GPA of less than a 2.5; or 3) students who received below a 2.0 in their previous semester. Each “at-risk” student-athlete will have a progress report emailed to each of his/her professors two times a semester. Reports must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the specified day of reporting. Students are responsible for making sure his/her professors received the email. This program is designed to help our student-athletes succeed academically. It should not beviewed as a punishment. D. Student-Athlete Folder Each student-athlete will have a color-coded department folder that is kept in the office of the Director of Athletics. A Student-Athlete Information Form is required to be completed and kept in the folder. This form documents the activity of the student-athlete prior to and while enrolled at The W. Once the student-athlete has confirmed enrollment and is committed to participating in the sport, the folder is completed and submitted to the Director of Athletics for review. E. Celebratory Signing Form Once a student has been “Confirmed” then you can send them the Celebratory Signing Form. This form is to be kept in their Student-Athlete Folder. Note: When a student has been accepted and completed requirements “decision”, then they must complete the Intent to Enroll form in order to be confirmed. F. Staff Meetings Athletic Department Staff Meetings will be held monthly at a specified date and time. These meetings will be used to discuss upcoming events, compliance, University happenings, budgeting, travel, etc. If you are not able to attend a staff meeting, please notify the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation at least 24 hours in advance.

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G. Rules Test The NCAA Division III Rules Test is now required annually for all coaching staff members (head and assistant coaches part-time and full-time, volunteers, and graduate assistants) and athletics administrators with compliance responsibilities on an annual basis per NCAA Bylaw 11.8. The test should be completed prior to the start of the upcoming academic year. The test and reviews can be found at http://www.ncaa.org/governance/division-iii-rules-test .

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XIV. ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY The W Athletic Department has adopted the following standards governing the conduct of Owls studentathletes with respect to alcohol use. These standards have been developed to ensure compliance with The W’s Alcohol Policy and Mississippi state laws. The Athletic Department does not condone the illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol under any circumstance. Each year the department in conjunction with Student Life will sponsor seminars designed to create awareness regarding the social, physiological and psychological consequences of excessive drinking in an effort to assist students in making responsible and informed decisions about the serving and consumption of alcohol. These seminars are mandatory for all student-athletes. Student-athletes are advised that the legal drinking age in the state of Mississippi is 21 years of age. Even students who are of legal drinking age must abide by University and Athletic Department rules and regulations. All Mississippi University for Women residence halls are substance free. Students are not permitted to drink alcohol in or around the premises of the residence halls (including the parking lots). All student-athletes are prohibited from the consumption of or, being under the influence of alcoholic beverages in connection with any team function. A team function for purposes of this policy includes, but is not limited to the following: • •

Representing The W in any intercollegiate athletic event. This includes travel to and from the event, as well as, in restaurants and hotels. At any time in public while representing the team or the University (ex. summer camps, fund raising events, golf outings, recruiting activities, community service, etc.).

The following acts are also prohibited and will lead to sanctions by the athletic department: • Possessing or consuming alcohol if under the age of 21, • Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, • Misrepresenting one’s age for the purpose of purchasing alcohol, • Purchasing, furnishing or serving alcohol to or for an underage person, and / or • Being dangerously intoxicated to the point where state law mandates being taken into custody. Substance abuse violations are cumulative and carry over from year to year and throughout the period of time the student remains at the University. The VP for Student Affairs will make the final decision on Residence Hall violations.

Depending on the circumstances, Level I, II, III or IV sanctions may be implemented at any time or in any order.

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LEVEL I - FIRST VIOLATION • Verbal and written warning from Head Coach (or designee) • Potential loss of team privileges • Additional sanctions may be implemented LEVEL II - SECOND VIOLATION • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee), Head Coach and other designees which may include the Compliance Director, Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 4 business days of the violation. • Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center (if applicable) • Additional sessions as determined by the Counseling Center. • Successful completion of alcohol/drug program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Community service requirement (as determined by Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee). • Owls Athletics Behavioral Contract to be signed off on by student, coach and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. • Suspension from competition and team travel for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. LEVEL III - SECOND VIOLATION • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics (or designee), Head Coach and Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 2 business days of the violation. • Mandatory Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center that may include alcohol/substance abuse assessment (if applicable). • Successful completion of an alcohol/drug program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • 10 hours of community service as determined by Athletics. • New Athletic Behavior Contract to be issued and signed off on by student, coach & Director of Athletics • Suspension from all athletic activities for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. LEVEL IV - THIRD VIOLATIONS • Expulsion from all intercollegiate athletic activities for the remainder of your career at The W and noted on all transfer verification reports. • Immediate removal of athletic gear and a hold placed on the student account. • Recommendation from Athletics for Expulsion from Dorms (if residing in dorms). • Mandatory meeting with the VP of Student Affairs.

Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol use for their respective teams. In such an event, student-athletes shall also comply with the rules of their particular team.

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XV. CAMPS & CLINICS All camps and clinics must be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation prior to any announcements or advertising. Additionally, camp brochures or advertisements must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation before they are sent out. See NCAA Bylaw 13.11.3.2 for more information on Camps and Clinics. A. Procedures 1. The following forms, along with a Camps, Lessons, & Clinics Checklist, are required at least 60 days prior to the start of your camp/clinic: • Camp Approval Form • Student-Athlete Employment Form • University Camp Contract • Copy of Camp Application • Estimated Camp Business Plan (Excel Document) • Non-University Staff Documents • Insurance Requirement • Medical Authorization Documents 2. The Camp Summary Form & actual Camp Business Plan is due within 30 days after the conclusion of the camp. B. Employment 1. Prospective Student-Athletes: An institution may employ a prospective student-athlete at its event provided all compensation received by the prospective student-athlete is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. 2. Student-Athletes: May be employed by athletics events (institutional or noninstitutional) involving prospective student-athletes, provided: • The student-athlete performs administrative duties in addition to any coaching or officiating assignments; to receive compensation must do more than lecture or for an appearance; student-athletes with remaining eligibility may not conduct their own event. • Compensation shall be commensurate with the going rate for camp or clinic counselors of like teaching ability and experience, and may not be with regard to athletics reputation or level of athletics skill. • Compensation shall not be provided if the student-athlete only lectures or demonstrates at the camp or clinic. • Participation in any activity that constitutes practice shall not occur during the camp or clinic; Employment in the camp or clinic shall be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation,or designee. Back to Top

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3. Outside Coaches: High School, Preparatory or Two-Year College Coaches and Fouryear college coaches may be employed provided they are employed in accordance with appropriate NCAA rules and they fill out the appropriate form prior to the camp or clinic. C. Camp Expenditures 1. Coaching staff members shall keep a written account of all expenditures and revenue related to his or her camp. The accounting shall be subject to review for compliance with NCAA regulations, as well as a financial audit to ensure appropriate monitoring for adherence to NCAA and college regulations. See Camp Business Plan for more information. 2. All checks should be made payable to MUW Foundation with Athletics in the “Memo” or “For” section on the check. See Foundation section for more information. D. Minors 1. If you are planning on having minors (participants under 18 years of age) on

campus, you and any staff, current student-athletes, volunteers, etc. that will be supervising minors must complete the MUW Sponsored Youth Program Registration Form. 2. You will also need to read the Minors on Campus Policy and complete the

Child Abuse Prevention Quiz. 3. If you plan to have minors on campus you need to contact Institutional Outreach (662-241-6101) at least two weeks prior to the camp to make sure all documentation has been submitted and all appropriate forms have been sent and completed minor’s parent(s).

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XVI. FUNDRAISING Fundraising plays a vital role in the success and development of each team and the department as a whole. It is imperative that you as a coach clearly explain the expectations set forth by the administration to your team and staff. General Athletic Department fund raisers (ex. Golf outing, Owls Fund Club events, etc.) are mandatory and will be reflected in the end of year evaluation process. Prior to any fundraising activities, an Athletic Fund Raising Request Form must be submitted 30 days prior to any event. When requesting an event or activity, please take the following into account: • • •

Will this have a positive impact on the overall student-athlete experience? Does this fall in line with University and Athletic Department policies? Does this represent the mission and values of the institution and athletic program?

Each team will have a fundraising goal set by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation for each academic year and is based off of your minimum roster goals. This amount will be reflected in the annual budget request to theUniversity CFO. A. Owls Fund Club History: The Owls Fund Club began in 2016 as The W Athletics Official Fund Club. The organization was created to recognize friends and supporter's interest and involvement in Owls Athletics and to provide information regarding current and future developments in the program. Introduction: The Owls Fund Club is pleased to provide a variety of benefits in return for the dedicated and loyal support of so many alumni, friends and fans of The W. The primary purpose of the Owls Fund Club is to provide significant funding and added flexibility to meet the annual budgetary needs of The W’s athletics programs and enhance the athletic facilities. Fund Club gifts will assist in provided the resources needed for The W Athletics to achieve the highest level of success both athletically and academically, and are critical to the mission of The W Athletic Department of:

Win Every Day. All funds raised annually are maintained by The W Athletics under the auspices of the Mississippi University for Women Development Office in accordance with and current policies and procedures of the University and the NCAA. How Will We Get There? The Athletics Annual Campaign will be a yearly initiative utilizing teams of volunteers to recruit memberships in support of The W Athletics. Current prospects for volunteers include athletic administration, coaches, select University employees, friends and family. Volunteers will be responsible for soliciting new gifts and pledges from prospect pools consisting of current University supporters as well as their own personal relationships and contacts.

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Ways to Give: The following are the accepted ways to make a charitable contribution to the Campaign: Unrestricted & Restricted Gifts (Checks, Credit Cards & Cash), Matching Gifts from Employer Foundations, Personal Pledges, Gifts-In-Kind, and Naming Opportunities. B. Foundation Each program will have a designated MUW Foundation account, to be used for fund raising efforts. Any fund raising activities involving the department or specific sport(s) will use this account. Funds are deposited and removed with the approval of the Director of Athletics or designee. To deposit funds into your Foundation account, you will take all monetary amounts to the Office of Development & Alumni located in Welty Hall 1st Floor. All checks should be made payable to MUW Foundation with the sport in the “Memo” or “For” section on the check. Make sure to request a receipt for funds deposited for your record. To pay a vendor from the Foundation account, you will need a W-9 for that vendor as well as a Check Request Form. Be sure to keep a running total of the funds deposited and withdrawn from your Foundation account, as the Director of Athletics can ask for this total at any time.

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XVII. LICENSING The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has registered its trademarks, service marks and logos, and has trademark ownership rights to them. The Director of Athletics acts as the Department’s Licensing Coordinator coordinating in conjunction with University Relations. All entities wishing to manufacture or sell products using the Department’s marks must be licensed and pay royalties, with the exception of those producing goods for use by the Department that are not for resale. Departmental licensing agreements are prepared with assistance from the Legal Affairs Office and University Relations. A standardized contract is utilized for licensing agreements. Alterations to this contract are discouraged. The following are the terms of a standard contract: • • • •

All advertising and promotional activities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics must be in compliance with existing University policies. Licensees pay a specific royalty percent of the gross wholesale selling price of the product licensed to be sold. Royalties are reported and collected, if due, on a regular and specified basis. The contract is for a specified term.

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XVIII.

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To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes. Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics. Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student-athletes in their college experience. Encourage student-athletes to enrich the experience of being a student-athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development. Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration and the Athletic Director. Encourage the student-athletes to increase public relations and work with the campus in their endeavors to increase community support. Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

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This organization shall be known as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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All committee members must be NCAA, conference, and institutionally eligible both academically and athletically and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, board members must be a participating member of their respective sport. All Advisory Committee members will be elected by their team, one upperclassman and one lowerclassman from each team, there will be no more than two (2) representatives, exclusive of officers of the board, for each team serving each academic year.

Article III: Section 1 – • The officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. These elected officials will be known as the executive board. • A majority vote by the upperclassman Advisory Committee members will be used as the selection process for officers. • Election of the president will be held at the last Advisory Committee meeting of the academic year; the other officers will be elected at the first meeting of the Fall Semester. Section 2 – • The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility.

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President: Shall preside over all advisory board meetings. Vice President: Shall act in the absence of the President and shall Chair the Constitution and Bylaws committees. Secretary: Shall be responsible for taking active minutes at each meeting and responsible for organizing committees. Treasurer: Shall be responsible for working with the SAAC Advisor with approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to establish an annual budget and expenditure of funds. Also responsible for receipt/deposit of all fund-raising money.

Section 3 – • Meetings will be scheduled for once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting. • Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse, and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Practice is not a valid excuse for absence. • The president may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot if the secretary is not present at a meeting. Section 4 – • The procedure for voting will be a majority of the Advisory Committee members present at a meeting. The president has no voting power, except in the case of a tie, the president will cast the deciding vote. • Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will vote on the By-laws of the Constitution. Ratification will be a majority vote of the board members present. Article IV: • • • •

A quorum shall occur if half of the advisory board members are present at the meeting. Regularly scheduled Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings will be "open" meetings, unless otherwise stated with appropriate notice and reason. The executive board (the elected officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) has the power to rule on behalf of the advisory board when necessary. The meetings of the executive board will be "closed" meetings. The executive board may open the meeting by invitation.

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Any and all fund-raising activities will follow athletic fund-raising procedures and must be granted written approval by the athletic director. • No expenses shall be made without approval of the advisory board’s advisor, the treasurer, and the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Article VI: • •

All amendments must be passed by two-thirds vote of the Advisory Committee. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, or his designee, will be the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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XIX. SPORTS INFORMATION The Director of Athletics Communications (SID) is responsible for the operation of Mississippi University for Women’s Sports Information Office, which serves as the primary media contact for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The SID responds to requests made by electronic and print media representatives for information and commentary on all aspects of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program. A primary objective of sports information is to publicize all intercollegiate teams in a professional manner while creating both interest and enthusiasm and maintaining a reputation for credibility and integrity. To do this, the SID relies on a steady flow of information from and close communication with coaches, administrators and student-athletes. The SID is charged with overseeing the Office and coordinating staff assignments. A. Responsibilities of the Sports Information Office The media-related responsibilities of the Sports Information Office include: 1. To write, edit, publish and/or disseminate all athletically-related material, in the following forms: • Daily and weekly news releases and sports updates pertaining to individual student-athletes, coaches or team activities • Event programs, as well as annual sports brochures for media and recruiting purposes • Current team and individual statistic compilations • Current and historical files for all sports, including information on teams, individual student athletes and coaches • Special interest stories related to student-athletes, coaches, teams or Departmental activities • Master sporting event schedules for media on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis. 2. To direct media activities at athletic events in the following ways: • Serving as host to radio, television and print media representatives and providing all background information • Supervising credentials for sideline, press box and team practices • Coordinating publicity events and press conferences involving student-athletes, coaches and administrators • Providing requested materials to opponents’ Sports Information Offices for both home and road games • Reporting results to media outlets • Supervising the gathering of required statistics at home contests • Coordinating the transmission of post-game information to the media • Overseeing the maintenance of information and archives for all sports • Coordinating the staffing of away events

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Assisting in the preparation of national and conference reports, as required.

1. To oversee the design and maintenance of the Department’s Web Page in the following ways: • Posting information and results specific to each sport as frequently as possible. • Updating all graphics, pictures, and general University information that comprise the web page as frequently as possible. 2. To provide additional services as required, to include the following: • Assisting student-athletes in gaining postseason academic and athletic honors and/or publicizing the receipt of such honors • Providing student-athletes with interview guidelines • Assisting student-athletes and coaches in preparing for scheduled interviews • Coordinating individual interviews and media conferences • Traveling with teams • Assisting the Administration with public relations campaigns.  Responsibilities of the Coaches Coaches are expected to cooperate fully with the Sports Information Office to achieve favorable media coverage and provide for the production of quality brochures, media releases and event programs for their sports. Head Coaches’ work telephone numbers will be released to known media representatives unless the Coach requests in writing that his/her number be withheld. Cell phone numbers will NOT be given to media unless approved in advance by the coach or administrator. The media-related responsibilities of MUW coaches are as follows  To coordinate the completion of pre-season individual student-athlete publicity information forms on an annual basis  To abide by the Buckley Amendment/FERPA when releasing student-athlete information  To participate in television, radio and print interviews, as requested  To be courteous and cooperative with members of the media at all times, even during difficult situations  To be honest when dealing with the media and to exercise sound judgment when commenting to the press on any topic  To go through the SID when scheduling media releases and restrict press statements to their specific sport  To honor all deadlines when submitting information for rosters, schedules, publicity questionnaires and athletic event information by setting up a meeting with the Sports Information Office at least eight weeks prior to the opening of the sport’s season  To provide the Sports Information Office with all information pertinent to competitions and championships conducted at MUW, as soon as possible prior to the event

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 To be on time for pre-arranged interviews and return calls to media members in a timely fashion  To assist the Sports Information Office in setting up a time and place for either a press day or photo session for the team at least four weeks prior to the opening of the sport’s season, and be available for team and individual pictures  To report away game results immediately after the conclusion of the game through the Sports Information Office  To ensure that student-athletes receive proper instructions and encouragement on appropriate interview techniques.

Mississippi University for Women receives media coverage both regionally and nationally. Therefore, coaches are reminded to think carefully prior to answering media questions dealing with subjects such as specific student-athletes, injuries, or controversial topics. Public statements or media releases regarding sensitive topics are to be approved by the Director of Athletics prior to release, and depending on the situation may be referred to University Relations.

C. Student-Athlete of the Month Each coach will nominate a player from their active roster for Student-Athlete of the Month. Nominations are due by the end of the business day on the last working day of the month. The student-athlete of the month should be considered on the following criteria: 25% Athletics (includes personal and team achievements) 25% Academics (includes current GPA, any OASIS reports and midterm reports, when available) 25% Community engagement (includes their participation in departmental and team community outreach events) 25% Life achievements (includes disciplinary issues, leadership, and overall conduct)

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XX. ATHLETIC TRAINING GENERAL Refer to Athletic Training Policies and Procedures Manual A. Goals The Athletic Training Staff of MUW seeks to achieve the following goals: • • •

To prevent athletic injuries To treat athletic injuries To rehabilitate athletic injuries

B. Injury or Illness Policy The MUW Department of Intercollegiate Athletics follows the policies set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) & the NCAA. The Department will be responsible for medical services if the student-athlete is injured in a practice or game which was under the coach’s supervision with a coach or their representative present. •

The process of securing medical aid for illness or injury of a student-athlete is as follows: 1. During hours which the Athletic Training Facility is open, report injuries or illnesses in person to the Head Athletic Trainer or Staff Athletic Trainers 2. At night, or during hours when the Athletic Training Facility is not open, contact your respective Certified Athletic Trainer or the Head Athletic Trainer for assistance 3. If a prescription is written due to an athletic injury the student-athlete can be reimbursed under our insurance policy, otherwise the student-athlete is responsible for the bill. 4. If for any reason a student-athlete receives a medical bill, return it immediately to the Head Athletic Trainer for authorization for payment if qualifying under the terms of insurance. An explanation of benefits must be included and also can be submitted to the Head Athletic Trainer.

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The decisions made by the Athletic Training Staff take into consideration the best interests of the student-athlete. 1. All student-athletes are required to turn in a Medical History form and Insurance Information. 2. All student-athletes are required to pass a Physical Examination on an annual basis. 3. The physical is to be completed before any equipment may be issued and before the student-athlete may begin practice. 4. The Team Physician will be the final authority regarding defects or limitations that will exclude a student-athlete from competition.

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Student-athletes taking any medication regularly or if a student-athlete gets prescribed medication from another doctor during their time as a student-athlete must let the athletic training staff know these medications upon arrival on campus or at time of medication being issued.

Within the framework of the Athletic Training Facility Policy, these procedures have been developed for use by student-athletes: 1. Student-athletes must sign in for all treatments. 2. No shoes with cleats or spikes are to be worn in the Athletic Training Facility or on the treatment tables and student-athletes must wear shorts, shirt & socks. 3. No equipment is allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. 4. No alcohol or chewing/smoking tobacco is permitted in the Athletic Training Facility. 5. No loud music is allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. 6. Vulgarity, sexism, harassment, horseplay, theft or the use of prescription/illegal drugs will not be tolerated. 7. Athletic Training Facility Hours are posted on the door of the Athletic Training Facility. 8. Treatment and rehabilitation will take place prior to practices and, as needed, on game days. Evaluations of injuries will take place at the time of the injury. 9. There is no lounging or food allowed in the Athletic Training Facility; it is not a social gathering place. 10. No one is late to class or practice because of the training room. 11. Skipped rehab/modalities/treatments and/or partially finished rehab are treated just like a practice & will be handled by the team’s discipline policy. 12. The Athletic Training Facility is not a self-serve facility. All bandaging, first aid and treatment will be administered by the Athletic Training Staff. 13. Return all loaned items to the Athletic Training Facility. All non-returned items will be charged to the borrower. o Any member of the Athletic Training Staff who distributes the following materials will record them on the appropriate chart: crutches, splints/immobilizers, walking boot, coolers, or other equipment/items

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5. When the services of a specialist are required, the Athletic Training Staff and/or Team Physician will schedule the appointment. This will coordinate services and aid in insurance record keeping. 6. In case of emergency, the Athletic Training Staff will administer the necessary first aid until the ambulance service has arrived. Do not request removal of a student-athlete or attempt to move her/him if in doubt as to the student-athlete's condition. 7. It is recommended that members of the Coaching Staff refrain from discussing a studentathlete's injury in the presence of other student-athletes. 8. The Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer will determine the type and duration of therapy treatment. Coaches should not send a student-athlete to the Athletic Training Facility with instructions to get a specific treatment. 9. The rehabilitation of all injuries will be directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and supervised by the Team Physician or Team Orthopedic Specialist and the Certified Athletic Training Staff. 10. When school is not in session, it is the responsibility of the coach to make advance arrangements with the Head Athletic Trainer in order to have someone from the Athletic Training Staff cover practices and competitions. NOTE: All coaches have current First Aid, CPR, AED Certifications. E. Additional Information 1. Coaches’ Reports are available as desired and indicated by the Head Coach of each team. 2. All Athletic Training Staff will keep student-athlete medical/health information confidential. 3. No problem will be ignored or mishandled due to personal feelings of an Athletic Training Staff member toward a student-athlete. 4. The Athletic Training Facility is a health care facility and should remain clean at all times. 5. Equipment and treatment materials must be put away. 6. Any equipment (i.e. coolers and water bottles) checked out of the training room must come back undamaged. If damaged, cost of the equipment will be taken from the head coaches pay check. 7. Anyone caught stealing anything from the Athletic Training Facility will lose all privileges to the Athletic Training Facility. 8. Pool usage - must shower first, have a lifeguard on duty, and follow pool rules. F. Concussion Policy •

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All MUW student–athletes must read the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and sign the attached student-athlete statement acknowledging that: 1. They have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 2. They accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions.

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All MUW Coaches (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Graduate Assistant Coaches) and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Personnel must read and sign the attached coaches statement acknowledging that they: 1. Have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 2. Will encourage their student-athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions 3. They accept the responsibility for referring any student-athlete to the MUW Medical Staff suspected of sustaining a concussion. 4. Have read and understand the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

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All MUW Medical Staff (Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers and Undergraduate Athletic Trainers) must read and sign the medical provider statement acknowledging that they: 1. Will provide student-athletes with the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and encourage their student-athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. 2. Have read, understand, and will follow the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

• The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the distribution, educational session, signing and collection of the necessary documents. These documents will be filed appropriately in the Athletic Training Facility. • The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the signing of the aforementioned documents on an annual basis for the medical personnel and coaches. • The Athletic Training Office will keep the signed documents, along with the MUW Concussion Policy, on file. A copy of the MUW Concussion Policy also will be distributed to each Coaching Staff. • The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate an annual meeting at the end of each academic year to review and update the Concussion Policy with the MUW Medical Staff. Any changes to the policy will be effective August 1 of that year. G. The Plan Mississippi University for Women Concussion Management Protocol Concussions and other brain injuries can be serious and potentially life threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries also can have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. In an effort to combat this injury the following concussion management protocol will be used for MUW student-athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, and vision may occur. It is important to recognize that many sport-related concussions do not result in loss of consciousness and all suspected head injuries should be taken

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seriously. Coaches and fellow teammates can be helpful in identifying those who may potentially have a concussion because a concussed student-athlete may not be aware of their condition or potentially be trying to hide the injury to stay in the game or practice 1.

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The process will begin with pre-season baseline testing. Every new (first year or transfer) student-athlete in the sports of baseball, basketball (men and women), football, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field (pole vaulters and high jumpers), and volleyball must receive a pre-season baseline assessment for concussion which involves Impact Testing. • The respective team’s Athletic Trainer will conduct the following assessment for all new athletes: Impact Testing • The respective team’s Athletic Trainer also will provide the educational material to all athletes on their respective teams and will acquire appropriate signatures on specific documentation. Student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion will be evaluated by the team’s Athletic Trainer using the Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC). • Should the Team Physician not be present, the Athletic Trainer will notify the Team Physician to develop an evaluation and a treatment plan. • If able, an assessment of symptoms will be performed at the time of injury and then serially thereafter (i.e. 2-3 hours’ post-injury, 24 hours, 48 hours, etc.). The presence or absence of symptoms will dictate additional testing. Any student-athlete diagnosed with symptoms of a concussion will not return to activity for the remainder of the day. Medical clearance will be determined by the Team Physician and or the combination of the Team Physician and Athletic Trainer involved. The Team Athletic Trainer will administer the Impact Testing when they deem the studentathlete capable of taking the test. These test results will be given to the Team Physician after results are received.

H. Concussion Assessment NO STUDENT-ATHLETE SUSPECTED OF HAVING A CONCUSSION IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY THE SAME DAY, AND NO STUDENT-ATHLETE IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY WHILE SYMPTOMATIC FOLLOWING A SUSPECTED CONCUSSION. 1.

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The student-athlete must be asymptomatic for 24 hours before any exertional activity will take place. • This must be documented in the student-athletes file and the results of the Impact Test must be placed in student-athletes file. 5 Step Graduated Exertional Return to Play Protocol

The protocol allows for a gradual increase in volume and intensity during the return to play process. The student-athlete is monitored for any concussion-like signs/symptoms during and after each exertional activity. The student-athlete will be reassessed prior to each step when it takes place. The following steps are not ALL to be performed on the same day. In some situations, steps 1,2, or 3 may be completed on the same day, but usually will take place over a couple of days. The step process will be determined by each team’s respective Athletic Trainer. The activities in each step will be sport specific as deemed by each Athletic Trainer and with consultation of the Team Physician. • • • • •

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Step 1: 10-20-minute stationary bike ride (low intensity); monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. Step 2: Interval bike ride: sprinting and recovery periods; Athletic Trainer may add other activities (i.e. squats, pushups, sit-ups, etc.). monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. Step 3: Running activities (short sprints); plyometric activities as well as sport specific activities as deemed by Athletic Trainer; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. Step 4: Limited, controlled return to full-contact practice; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. Step 5: Return to Full participation in a practice. No student-athlete will return to full activity or competition until asymptomatic in limited, controlled, and full –contact activities, and cleared by Team Physician. These activities also include weight training as well as activity courses.

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XXI. Stark Recreation Center Strength and Conditioning training is an essential component of our core values. We have a part-time strength and conditioning coach available for all teams. Strength training is coordinated through the Campus Recreation Staff. The Stark Recreation Center provides areas for strength and cardio training. Time slots are to be scheduled through the Campus Recreation Staff. Pleaseadhere to the following policies and procedures: • •

• • • • • • • • •

Failure to use the scheduled times will result in loss of time. Plain and simple; USE IT OR LOSED IT! No shoes with cleats or spikes are to be worn in the facility or on the equipment and student-athletes must wear team issued shorts and shirts. Owl’s student-athletes and staff must all be dressed in the same attire, approved by the department of athletics. Other university, club, high school, or professional team apparel is not approved and is grounds for removal from the facility. No outside equipment is allowed in the facility. No alcohol or chewing/smoking tobacco is permitted in the facility. No loud music is allowed in the facility. Headphones are required for personal music selections. Vulgarity, sexism, harassment, horseplay, theft or the use of prescription/illegal drugs will not be tolerated. There is no lounging or food allowed in the facility; it is not a social gathering place. No one is late to class or practice because of the weight training. Weights are to be returned to their correct rack after use. All equipment is to be wiped down with spray and towels before and after use. All trash including water bottles are to be disposed of in the appropriate receptacle.

B. Weight Training Coaches/Programs • The Department of Athletics may use specific strength training programs to better serveour student-athletes. Programs are approved by the athletic training staff and are considered mandatory. Approved exceptions may be considered. • A member of the sport’s coaching staff must be present during all strength training andconditioning activities, even if a certified strength & conditioning coach is present. • Certified strength & conditioning coaches are responsible for the coordination and implementation of each work out plan during the playing season.

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XXII. HUMAN RESOURCES Please see the Human Resources website or Handbook for complete overview of all HR policies and procedures. A. New Hire Process • ALL potential hires must be approved by the Director of Athletics BEFORE implying or guaranteeing a position in the Athletic Department. 1. Director of Athletics approves the hire and completes appropriate job evaluation paperwork to submit to HR. This can take 7 to 10 business days to be approved once submitted. 2. Once HR has approved the job description and salary grade, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation will post the position to PeopleAdmin on the MUW website. 3. Applications should continue to be accepted for an amount of time in which to receive a reasonable amount of applicants. 4. Once the job posting has closed, qualified applications will be reviewed by the search committee. 5. The search committee will conduct on/off site interviews for qualified candidates. 6. NOTE: This process can take several weeks/months to be completed. B. New Employee Checklist • All new employees should complete the following upon arrival on campus: 1. Meet with HR a. Complete employee paperwork b. Submit I-9 identification. See link for acceptable documents. c. Complete retirement plan, health insurance, and additional benefits. d. Get your Banner ID & email address 2. Contact IT (contact point is Jarvis ext.7280) a. Set up your computer b. Set up your phone line c. Set up your printer access 3. Visit MUW Police Station a. Get MUW ID card b. Get Parking Permit ($25 to be taken out of your next paycheck) 4. Meet with supervisor a. Keys to office/building (sign key memo) b. Business cards c. Additional Banner access, if applicable 5. Updated 06/2019

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Turn in copy of Driver’s License Complete Vehicle Manual Form Sign lease and obtain apartment keys, if applicable Sign Purchasing Card Application, if applicable

C. Compensation & Benefits • For a complete listing of all compensation and benefits for employees visit the Current Employees webpage. D. Leave 1. All leave should be approved by the Director of Athletics prior to leaving the campus. 2. At the end of each month and due no later than 2nd day of the following month, employees should sign into Banner and complete their Leave Report. 3. Visit link to complete your Leave Report 4. Select “Employee Information” > “Leave Report” > select “Leave Report Period and Status” > enter any hour(s) taken for Personal or Medical Leave. 5. After submission, the leave will be reviewed by the Director of Athletics before submitting to HR. E. Performance Evaluations Initial performance evaluation expectations will occur during the first week of August. The year-end performance evaluations to review set expectations will be in March. These evaluations will be sent for review through your employment portal. F. Secondary Duties In addition to coaching responsibilities and Teams for Teams, each head coach will be assigned a secondary duty within the department to assist with the day to day operations. These duties will be assigned by the Director of Athletics and clearly communicated. G. Conduct & Ethical Standards Responsibility of All Employees: University employees are expected to serve the University as they would any other efficient and progressive organization. During work hours, use of time for matters not pertaining directly to employment is not the University policy and is strongly discouraged. Being on time for work and notifying the supervisor in instances of tardiness or absence is also expected. The image of the University is presented by the employees who deal with an individual whether student, guest or colleague. Employees are expected to deal with the public and co-workers in a courteous, tactful and cooperative manner. As per the university employment agreement, any violations of this statement and the principles below may result in disciplinary actions, including but not limited to suspension and/or termination.

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Owls Athletics Staff Performance Agreement: I am committed to the following principles of The W Athletics: • • • • • • • •

I agree to represent myself, my team, the department and Mississippi University for Women in a professional manner. I will demonstrate sportsmanship and leadership through my actions and behavior. I am committed to the overall growth of our student athletes. I will represent and be committed to the core values of our athletic department: Win Every Day in Athletics, in Academics, in the Community and in Life. I will foster an environment that is a productive, welcoming and safe environment for all student athletes to live, learn and compete in intercollegiate athletics. I will report any rule violations of Department, University, Conference and NCAA policies immediately to my Supervisor or Athletic Administrator. I will be fiscally solvent with institutional budget and will follow all guidelines. I will abide by the rules of the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department, Mississippi University for Women, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and all other organizations of which we are members of.

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XXIII.

ADMISSIONS

Prospective student-athletes can apply for admissions at https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply.The admissions application is free. A. Freshman B. https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarshipsRequirements: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/freshmen/requirements • Admissions Scholarships: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships/freshmen C. Transfer • Requirements: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/requirements • Admissions Scholarships: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships/transfer D. Graduates • Information: https://www.muw.edu/graduates E. International • Requirements for undergraduate and graduate admissions can be found at: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international F. Types of Scholarships: • https://www.muw.edu/admssions/affordable/scholarships • • •

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Admissions scholarships are based on academic performance of students at their previous institution. Departmental scholarships are awarded by individual departments and have their own application, deadline, and selection process. These scholarships can be found at h EMCC Tuition Guarantee is for residents of Lowndes County, Mississippi, who have graduated from East Mississippi Community College. These students are eligible to attend The W tuition-free. Academic Common Market allows students to receive discounted tuition rates. You must be a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia. Students must select a program an eligible program located at link Alumni scholarships are awarded to students whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduated from the W and are an active member of the MUW Alumni Association.

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G. Cost of Attendance and Scholarships/Financial Aid Estimates • Tuition & Fees costs can be found at http://www.muw.edu/accounting/students/tuition H. Transcript Evaluation • All preliminary admissions screenings go directly to the Office of Admissions- Iika McCarter • Transcript evaluation should include all official/unofficial transcripts from all current and prior institutions. • Please allow 48 hours for a response to all inquiries. • NOTE: evaluations are only preliminary and could change based on actual grades submitted on official transcripts and for in progress classes. I.

Admissions Tours • Before requesting any admissions tours, a Pre-Approval Official/Unofficial Visit Request Form should be completed and approved by the Director of Athletics. • If a golf cart is request on the request form, the Athletics Business Office will handle the reservation. • Weekend Visits: 1. Contact the Office of Admissions one week prior to the arrival date to make arrangements to pick up housing keys and/or golf cart. • Weekday Visits: 1. Admissions Tours are available during the week and no housing key and/or golf cart request is necessary. 2. Contact Iika McCarter in Admissions to set up a tour atleast one week prior to arrival date.

J. Enrollment Management Software • Logging in 1. Using an internet browser, visit www.emasmobile.com 2. Institution: muw 3. Username: wathletics 4. Password: goowls •

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EMAS/Admissions Terminology o Stage Classifications: EMAS Terminology Inquiry

Admissions Meaning Student has shown interest in The W but has not taken the step to complete an application for admission

Applicant

Student has applied for admission but we are missing documents to make an admissions decision

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Decision

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Entry Status Classifications: EMAS Terminology Standard

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Student has been accepted and satisfied requirements but has not completed an intent to enroll form Student has been accepted and has completed an intent to enroll form indicating that they plan to enroll

Admissions Meaning Student is a first time freshman who has or will be graduating from high school with no college experience post high school graduation (dual enrollment credits from high school don’t count toward this) Student has attended a college/university post high school graduation but has never attended The W Student has attended The W before but has had a break in enrollment seeking to return

Finding Students 1. To search for student, click search. From there, demographic and admission data boxes will pop up allowing you to enter student information. For a sure way to find someone, enter only last name and first name. Once information has been entered, click search again. 2. A list will populate with all of the students in the system with that first and last name. You will see: First Name; Last Name; Stage: Inquiry, Applicant, Decision, Confirmed; Market Segment: freshman, transfer, returning student; and Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3. Double click on the student record. From there, you will see basic information such as birthdate, ethnicity, etc. Scroll down and there are several other collapsible areas to view information such as: a. View Student Majors: here you will see what the student indicated that they were interested in b. User Defined: the option to see what sport they are interested in is located at the top of this page c. View Student Scores: any ACT or SAT scores are available here d. High School/College Data: current and prior schools are listed here e. Address Data f. Tracking requirements: here you will see all items that we are tracking a student for to make an admissions decision. In the satisfied column, an item is listed as true if we have it and false if we have not received it

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Searching by Predefined Query 1. Each sport has its own predefined query to quickly find all students who have indicated interest in a particular spot. To access each sport list, do the following: a. From the student search screen, scroll to Student Search by Predefined Query b. Query Folder: select Athletics Folder c. Query Name: select the appropriate query by sport:

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XXIV.

FINANCIAL AID

Any Financial Aid inquires must go through the Director of Athletics or Assistant Athletic Director. Contact should not be made with any financial aid representative at the University. A. Calculating Costs 1. Use the Freshman/Transfer Net Price Calculator for any estimates of financial aid and estimated charges. 2. Additional information on how students can calculate their tuition & fees please the Student Statement: How to Calculate Tuition & Fees. 3. Tuition & Fees costs can be found at link B. Payment Plans 1. Payment plans can be arranged at https://muw.afford.com/ C. Types of Financial Aid 1. Scholarships 2. Federal Grants (based on FAFSA) 3. Federal Loans (based on FAFSA) 4. Work-Study Opportunities (based on FAFSA) 5. Veterans Benefits D. Satisfactory Academic Progress 1. In order to maintain financial aid students must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward completion of a degree each semester. 2. Specific guidelines for SAP can be found at http://www.muw.edu/finaid 3. In order to receive State Financial Aid, students must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester. E. Self-Service Banner 1. Students can see their financial aid award, financial aid requirements, account balances, holds, and SAP status at link

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As An Employee of Mississippi University For Women And The Athletic Department, You Agree to Abide By All Policies Set Forth By The University And This Handbook. Therefore, All Requests And Correlating Amounts Should Be Economical And Accurate As Well As Align With The University And Athletic Department’s Mission and Core Values.

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APPENDIX

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ADIDAS TEAM ORDER FORM

Team

Date:

Screen

6704/6692-SDN 730P/735P-SDN

Modern Varsity Woven Jacket Modern Varsity Woven Pant

S/LC x

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5142723 4861/457TMCF 499P-CNX TEAM SPECIFIC

Striker 2 Backpack - Navy Go To Perform SS Tee - Grey Practice Short

P/C

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Embroider

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1/ B 2

screen colors

Embroider

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

screen colors

Year FUNDAMENTAL

TOTAL

UNIT

Screen / Embr.

UNITS 0 0 0 0 0 0

PRICE $49.00 $34.00

Cost $6.00 $0.00

$28.00 $12.00 $12.00

$6.00 $2.00 $3.00

TOTAL UNITS

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Screen / Embr.

TOTAL COST $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL COST

Cost

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L

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screen colors

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Embroider

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TOTAL COST

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Additional Items (Fund raised)

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TOTAL COST

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Footwear

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DESCRIPTION

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10.5

5.5

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6.0

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P= Primary S= Secondary T= Team work mark F= Full front LC = Left Chest

6.5

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7.0

13.0

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9.0

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PRICE

COST

PRICE

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ATHLETICS FUND RAISING REQUEST FORM

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CAMPS, LESSONS, & CLINICS CHECKLIST CAMP DIRECTOR: SUMMMER CAMP/LESSONS/CLINICS NAME: DATES:

The following forms are required at least 60 days prior to the start of your camp/clinic (please check as you submit and turn in with completion of camp documentation): CHECKLIST 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Camp Approval Form Student-Athlete Employment Form University Camp Contract – signed Copy of Camp Application with waiver on it Estimated Camp Business Plan (includes Rev/Exp & Camp Curriculum) Employment application/resume/Physical on file (non-university staff) Copy of Insurance requirements – 1M/2M Background Investigations- HR (non-university staff) Medical : Certified Trainer ➢ Parental Consent Certification forms: on brochure ➢ Medical Authorization release from Parents

The following forms are required within 30 days of the conclusion of your camp (please check as you submit and turn in with completion of camp documentation): 1. 2.

Actual Camp Business Plan (includes Rev/Exp, Camp Curriculum, Camp Participation List) Written Summary of Camp

Please note that camp fees are made payable to MUW Foundation with Athletics and sport designated in the “Memo” or “For” section.

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CAMP SUMMARY FORM

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CLASS EXCUSAL FORM (EXAMPLE)

To: From:

(professor) Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics &

RecreationRe: Class/competition conflicts

The following student-athletes are members of The W Softball team. Please find attached a copy of the Spring 2019 schedule and team roster for your records. Due to the scheduling conflicts of athletic competitions and classes, this letter is to inform you that the student-athletes in your section may not be able to attend one or more of your classes. Please do not hesitate to speak to this student-athlete if his/her absence(s) from your course is a problem. As per University policy, the student and the instructor are to agree upon a reasonable timeframe for completion of missed coursework. We make every effort possible to avoid changes in our schedule, however due to weather and other events outside our control we may have to change the scheduled dates and times of our games. In an event that occurs it is the student’s responsibility to notify you of this change as soon as possible. Also, our website, www.owlsathletics.com, will have the most up to date information on schedules and changes. The Athletic Department realizes that the student athlete will be held responsible for all missed work. We are committed to the academic success of our student athletes. Please feel free to contact Coach John Newman or myself with any questions, concerns or suggestions to assist our student athletes in maximizing their academic potential.

As discussed, on the back of this page is the 2019 MUW Softball schedule and team roster. Just as a reminder, you are always invited to come out and support the Owls! Hope to see you at the games!

Thank you for your time and support.

Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Recreation

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CONTRACT ADDENDUM MANDATORY ADDENDUM TO ALL MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN CONTRACTS January 2019 Edition Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in any contract in which Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is a party, MUW does not waive any rights, benefits or prohibitions that may be provided under any applicable law. Every provision to the contrary in any contract to which MUW is a party is void and deleted. The following is a non-exhaustive list of provisions that shall be exceptions to any contrary provision in any contract to which MUW is a party: 1. MUW does not indemnify or hold harmless any party. 2. MUW does not make any warranty. 3. MUW does not waive any claim, present, past or future. 4. MUW does not waive its sovereign immunity. Mississippi University for Women shall only be responsible for liability resulting from the actions/inactions of its officers, agents, and employees acting within the course and scope of their official duties. 5. MUW does not waive its Eleventh Amendment immunity under the United States Constitution. 6. The law applicable to this contract shall be the laws of the State of Mississippi. The choice of law doctrine shall not be used to apply the laws of another state. The forum through which to attempt to pursue claims arising under this contract is the State of Mississippi state court system and no other. 7. Contractual provisions for actions or results that are inconsistent with or in violation of the policies of Mississippi University for Women or the State of Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, or both, are deleted. 8. MUW does not agree to a factual description of the current interpretation of the law. 9. MUW does not assign its interest in penalties, such as liquidated damages, to the nonMUW party. 10. MUW does not limit the liability of a non-MUW party for negligence or intentional or reckless torts. 11. MUW does not limit the liability of any non-MUW party to the amount of the contract or to any other set amount.

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12. MUW does not exclude any non-MUW party's warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use or any common law warranties to which MUW is entitled. 13. MUW does not waive any type or category of damages. 14. MUW does not agree that another party may prosecute or defend legal actions in the name of MUW unless the provision also conditions the prosecution of such actions on receipt by the party desiring to proceed in the name of MUW with the requirement that such authority may only be allowed if the advance, written approval of the Attorney General of the State of Mississippi is obtained on a case-by-case basis. 15. MUW does not agree to pay extra compensation, fees, or allowances after service is rendered or a contract made, or for any payment not authorized by law. 16. MUW does not agree to any provisions in which the credit of the State of Mississippi is pledged or loaned in aid of any person, association, or corporation. 17. Provisions that limit the time frame for MUW to pursue legal actions are deleted. 18. MUW does not agree to submit to binding arbitration. 19. MUW does not agree to pay any amount as compensation for MUW employing the other party’s employees. 20. MUW will make payments for all amounts owed under this agreement no later than fortyfive days after receipt of the invoice and receipt, inspection and approval of the goods or services in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-305. 21. The contracting parties are on notice that MUW is a public entity of the State of Mississippi and that all parties that wish to conduct business with MUW are obligated to verify through their own legal counsel, not through MUW officials, and through public laws and regulations whether MUW has the authority to enter such a contract, whether the provisions of the contract are enforceable as to MUW, and whether the MUW official executing the contract has the authority so to do. 22. The contracting parties are on notice that MUW is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 25-6-1, et seq. No party to this agreement shall be liable to the other party for disclosures of information required by court order or required by law. 23. It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of MUW to proceed under this agreement is conditioned upon the availability and receipt of funds by MUW to specifically perform the obligations set forth for MUW under the agreement. 24. Any Contractor/Seller of MUW shall ensure compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 71-11-1 to -3, and shall register and

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participate in the status verification system for all newly hired employees. The term “employee” as used herein means any person that is hired to perform work within the State of Mississippi. As used herein, “status verification system” means the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the E-Verify Program, or any other successor electronic verification system replacing the E-Verify Program. Contractor/Seller shall maintain records of such compliance and, upon request of the State and approval of the Social Security Administration or Department of Homeland Security, where required, to provide a copy of each such verification to the State. Any person assigned by a Contractor/Seller to perform services for MUW shall meet the employment eligibility requirements of all immigration laws of the State of Mississippi. Any breach of these warranties may subject Contractor/Seller to the following: (a) termination of this Agreement and ineligibility for any state or public contract in Mississippi for up to three years, with notice of such cancellation/termination being made public, or (b) the loss of any license, permit, certification or other document granted to Contractor/Seller by an agency, department or governmental entity for the right to do business in Mississippi for up to one year, or (c) both. In the event of termination/cancellation, Contractor/Seller may also be liable for any additional costs incurred by MUW or the State due to contract cancellation or loss of license or permit. 25. Contractor recognizes that MUW, as a state agency of the State of Mississippi, enters into a contract only to the extent authorized by Mississippi law, including the opinions of the Mississippi Attorney General. Any provision of a contract that is not authorized or inconsistent with Mississippi law, including the opinions of the Mississippi Attorney General, is deleted. 26. This Addendum complies with the provision that amendments to the contract must be in writing and approved by both parties, and the Addendum is expressly incorporated in the contract.

Agreed:

Date: Name

Title On behalf of Mississippi University for Women: Agreed:

Date: Name

Senior Vice President for Administration and CFO_ Title

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CONTRACT REVIEW FORM

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EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FORM (To be completed and approved PRIOR to authorizing any individual to perform services to be paid through Accounts Payable/Purchase Order.) I. General Information Vendor Name:

Vendor SSN/EIN:

MUW Department:

Dept. Phone No.:

Administrative Contact: Title and brief description of project:

Date Project Begins:

Is vendor a retiree from the State of Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)? Yes No If yes, STOP and contact HR prior to contracting or hiring to ensure that the person is eligible. There is a separate PERS form that must be completed and approved by PERS before the retiree can be hired as an independent contractor. Allow no less than 2 weeks (PERS does not guarantee a turnaround time) turnaround from PERS for the approval of their form. Once PERS approval is received, this form must also be completed. If no, continue to part II. II. Relationship with Mississippi University for Women: A. Does the individual currently work for the university as an employee? Yes No B. Is it expected that the university will hire this individual as an employee immediately following the completion of these services? Yes No C. During the twelve months prior to the date of these requested services, was the individual a full- or part-time employee providing the same or similar services? Yes No D. Is the task more than of short duration and indicative of an ongoing relationship with the university? Yes No If the answer is "No" to all questions, please proceed to the next section. If the answer is "Yes" to any of the above, this individual should be classified as an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

III. Classification Guidelines: (Complete only one section - A, B, OR C.) A. For Teachers/Lecturers/Instructors 1. Is this individual a "guest lecturer," such as a person who lecturers for only a few class sections? If the answer to #1 is "Yes", then treat as an independent contractor. If "No, go to #2.

2.

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Does the individual provide the same or similar services to other entities or to the general public as part of a business?

If the answer to #2 is "Yes", then treat the individual as an independent contractor. If the answers to both questions are "No", then this individual should be classified as an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

B. For Researchers Researchers hired to perform services for a department are presumed to be employees of MUW. If the researcher is hired to perform research for a particular MUW faculty or staff member, please indicate which of the following relationships is applicable: Relationship #1: The individual will perform research for an MUW faculty or staff member in an arrangement where the individual will be working under the supervision of that faculty or staff member: If the answer is "Yes", this individual would be an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

Relationship #2: The individual will serve in an advisor or consulting capacity with an MUW faculty or staff member. It will be an arrangement like that of a "collaboration between equals." If the answer is "Yes", this individual would be an independent contractor.

If the research partner is working under a memorandum of agreement, please forward a copy of this agreement to Sponsored Programs.

C. Individuals not covered under IIIA or IIIB above: 1. Will the department provide the individual with specific instructions regarding performance of the required work rather than rely on the individuals own expertise? If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an employee. If "No", go to #2.

2.

On an on-going basis, will the university set the number of hours and/or days of the week that the individual is required to work, as opposed to allowing the individual to set his/her own work schedule?

If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an employee. If "No", go to #3

3.

Does the individual provide the same or similar services to other entities or the general public as a part of a business?

If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an independent contractor. If "No", treat as an employee.

CERTIFICATION THAT ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Department Head Signature:

Date:

Dean (if appropriate): Supervising President’s Cabinet Member:

Date:

Date: (Forward this form to Human Resources for the final determination.) FOR HR USE ONLY Human Resources has reviewed this employee versus independent contractor checklist and found the individual to be classified as follows: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTION/ EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION or CONSULTANT HR CERTIFICATION: Signature Date

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EVENT STAFF SIGN IN SHEET Date: Saturday September 4, 2010 Time: 7pm- vs. NAME Time to Arrive

Sport: M Soccer Position

Post-Game Duty

Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Endline Balls Endline Balls Scoreboard Video Tickets Tickets

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sports Communications Staff: :Stats

:PA/Music

:Scorer’s Table

Game Day Supervisor: Officials:

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FACILITIES REQUEST General Information: Name of Requester-

Sport-

Reason for RequestDate(s) of RequestStart Time-

End Time-

Number of Persons AttendingFacility Being Requested-

Alternative Facility-

Event Specifications: Who will be attending the event? ☐Faculty/Staff ☐ Open to the Public

☐Students

☐Invited Guests

☐Alumni

☐Other:

Will there be participants under the age of 18? Check any of the following needed for the event. ☐ Housing: Approximate number needed☐ Security: Nature of security request☐ Food Services: Amount and type of food (Note: State Law prohibits the possession of alcohol

on University property)Is this event a fundraiser or will there be a ticket or gate fee? If yes, how much? Will you need any of the following and specify amount? ☐ Table(s)☐ Chair(s)☐ Podium-

☐ Projector/Screen☐ Microphone(s)☐ Other-

Please describe any other specifications or requests not previously mentioned about the event.

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FOOD PURCHASE FORM

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GAME DAY ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Arrive no less than 90 minutes prior to the game. 2. Introduce yourself to the officials. 3. Introduce yourself to the visiting head coach. 4. Ensure that the facility is game ready by touching base with MUW facilities staff, athletic communications and our head coach prior to teams arriving. 5. Follow the Teams for Teams chart and assign workers to the appropriate areas. 6. Sit near or at the scorer's table/ press box or in a visible spot. 7. The officials or ref's control the game - we make sure the rest is running appropriately. 8. If there is a problem please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. 9. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services. 10. Remain at the game for 30 minutes after the contest or until both teams have left the playing facility. 11. Any emergent issues must be reported to the Director of Athletics immediately. A summary of the issue should be made in writing with as much detail as possible. If there is video, retain a copy of the incident. 12. If security is at the event - be sure to introduce yourself. 13. If there are visiting administrator(s) introduce yourself and allow them to sit in an appropriate area. 14. Work with Sports Information staff to ensure all game essential equipment is operating. 15. Athletic training staff is to be on the field/ court for pre-game when activities start. Water and ice are to be in the dugouts/ benches prior to activities. Use the home team to assist with executing this.

Your job is to administrate a safe and enjoyable game experience for student-athletes, officials, and spectators. Behavior that is contradictory to the positive game environment will not be tolerated and must be dealt with in a professional manner. Utilize campus police for assistance with unruly spectators/ participants.

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DAILY & GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES HEAD COACH/ HOME TEAM 1. Complete facility walk-through prior to the event and ensure the facility is Game Ready prior to teams, fans and visitors arriving. This includes bathrooms, bench areas, playing surface, press box/ scoring table, parking, and surrounding areas to the facility. 2. All in season coaches are responsible to coordinate with the Athletics Event Coordinator to set up sound (unless pre-installed), scoreboard, signage and all pre-game equipment (nets, screens, goals) prior to pre-game activities. The sport operating your game along with the event staff will break down the facility. If this means you arrive well before the team does, so be it. 3. Floor cleaning, raking, dragging, and all other playing surface prep work is to be done by the head coach/ team of the sport participating. The game staff does not perform these duties. However, sweeping the court for basketball/ volleyball between sets/ halves/ games will be done by the support staff (teams for teams). 4. Any lines that need to be painted are done by the head coach or team staff member. This includes pre-game, in between games, and practices. Training the student-athletes to do this properly is an option. 5. Introduce yourself to the officials upon their arrival. 6. If there is a problem, please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. Non-emergent issues should be documented and brought to the attention of the AD the next day. 7. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services.

You’re playing/ practice facility is exactly that, yours. Take care of it as you would anything else important to you. Daily maintenance is required to keep our facilities in top shape. This is your responsibility as a head coach. Failure to complete daily responsibilities will negatively impact the facility and this program. Take pride in the facility you have and others will to.

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GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES ATHLETICS EVENT COORDINATOR AND STAFF 1. Complete facility walk-through prior to the event and ensure the facility is Game Ready prior to teams, fans and visitors arriving. This includes bathrooms, bench areas, playing surface, press box/ scoring table, parking, and surrounding areas to the facility. 2. The Athletics Event Coordinator and staff with the assistant of the in season coach are to set up sound (unless pre-installed), scoreboard, signage and all pre-game equipment (nets, screens, goals) prior to pre-game activities. The sport operating the game will assist the events staff with breaking down the facility. 3. Floor cleaning, raking, dragging, and all other playing surface prep work is to be done by the head coach/ team of the sport participating. The game staff does not perform these duties. However, sweeping the court for basketball/ volleyball between sets/ halves/ games will be done by the support staff (teams for teams). 4. The Athletics Event Coordinator is in charge of assigning game day duties to his/her staff (graduate assistants). Each sport will have specific requirements for the event staff (i.e. scoreboard, book, music, setup/breakdown, etc.) 5. Any lines that need to be painted are done by the head coach or team staff member. This includes pre-game, in between games, and practices. Training the student-athletes to do this properly is an option. 6. If there is a problem, please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. Non-emergent issues should be documented and brought to the attention of the AD the next day. 7. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services.

Your job is to administrate a safe and enjoyable game experience for student-athletes, officials, and spectators. Behavior that is contradictory to the positive game environment will not be tolerated and must be dealt with in a professional manner. Utilize campus police for assistance with unruly spectators/ participants.

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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM Camp(s) attending:

Starting Date: Starting Date:

Personal Information Name of camper: Name of parent: Address:

/ /

/ /

Sex: M/F Home phone: Work phone: Birth date:

Name of person to contact in the event of an emergency: Relation to camper: Phone number: Medical History Is child in good health: Yes/ No if not, please explain: Should nature and amount of physical exercise be limited: Yes/ No if so, please explain: Does child have any allergies: Yes/No if so, please explain: Is child taking any medications regularly: Yes/ No if so, explain:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK STATEMENT I have registered my child, , for camp at Mississippi University for Women. I am fully aware of the actual and potential risks of personal injury (including serious injury and death) inherent in this activity. By signing below, I am asserting that I am knowingly and voluntarily assuming all such risks form my child as well as medical expenses incurred as a result of injury or illness to my child. I am aware that the Mississippi University for Women camp supplies an EXCESS ONLY policy and will cover, within the limits of the policy, any outstanding or denied bills.

Parent or Guardian signature

Date

AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL CARE I hereby authorize the Camp Director and/or Medical Staff to administer medical attention to my son/ daughter, , for the purpose of first aid. I grant permission for an emergency physician to examine and treat, hospitalize or secure treatment for my child in the event of an emergency.

Parent or Guardian signature

Date

SUMMER CAMP INSURANCE POLICY SUMMARY Please be advised that the summer camp insurance is a secondary carrier. The insurance plan pays the medical expenses actually incurred by an insured person when an accidental injury occurs while in attendance at the camp or clinic. This coverage is excess coverage and begins after the exhaustion of all other coverage for which the participant may be eligible.

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OCCASIONAL MEAL REQUEST FORM Bylaw 16.11.1.5 Occasional Meals A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution’s athletics interests under the following conditions (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution; (b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. 16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests—Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or in route to or from, an away-from-home contest. 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. SportLocation of Meal-

Date of Meal-

Occasion of MealWho will host the meal, and their relationship to MUW?Means of Transportation- _ Who Will Provide TransportationI have attached a “Persons Attending Meal Form”, and I have read the NCAA Bylaw and agree to abide by all the terms and conditions.

Requester’s Signature

Date

Director of Athletics’ Signature

Date

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PERSONS ATTENDING MEAL FORM Please list all those in attendance at the occasional meal. This includes student-athletes, coaches, staff members, and boosters. If you need additional room you may attach a separate sheet of paper to this form.

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OWLS “Insert Team” 2021-2022 Schedule DATE

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TIME

OPPONENT

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PRE-APPROVAL OFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM

General Information-Bylaw 13.6 Official Visit: Prospect Name-

Sport-

Prospect Home AddressDate of BirthSAT/ACT Scores-

GPA-

Current/Previous High SchoolExpected High School Graduation DateCurrent/Previous Higher Education Institution(s), if applicableExpected College Graduation Date, if applicable-

Travel Arrangements: Date of Arrival-

Date of Departure-

How is the PSA being transported to campus? If Coach is picking up PSA, where is the PSA being picked up from? Is anyone accompanying the PSA? Please list each person(s) accompanying the PSA (include name and relationship to PSA).

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Relationship to PSAEmergency Contact Phone Number-

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Travel Costs: Student Host 13.6.5.5 The institution may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospective student-athlete a maximum of $40 for each day of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospective student-athlete (and the prospective student-athlete’s parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship) and the student host, excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletics events.

Will there be a student host? If there is a student host, please provide his/her name and student ID #Meals Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.5.6, PSAs are only allowed three on-campus meals per day for PSA and accompanying individuals. Off-campus meals are permissible; however, meals are not to exceed $10 per person per meal.

Estimated Total MealsLodging Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.6 On campus or at a local facility within a 30-mile radius of institution's campus and comparable to normal studentlife. May provide a separate room for parents/guardian and spouse or individual of comparable relationship.

Lodging Location-

Estimated Total Lodging Costs-

Would you like to request a golf cart for the visit? Additional Information Please note that upon submission of this form, you will need to submit a copy of the PSAs official/unofficial transcript(s) to the Athletics' Business Office. You will also need to submit an itinerary at least 1 week prior to the PSAs arrival.

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PRE-APPROVAL RECRUITING (OFF-CAMPUS) REQUEST FORM General Information: Sport-

Name of Traveler-

Date of Departure-

Date of Return-

Recruiting Destination(s): include site location, city, state, and zip code-

Name of Prospect(s), if applicable-

Estimated Travel Costs: Meals Estimated Total MealsLodging Estimated Total Lodging CostsLodging Name and Address-

Meals are $25 per day per person. The following pro-rated amounts apply to partial travel days: • Leave before 8am (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)- $25 • Leave before 11am (Lunch and Dinner)- $20 • Leave after 11 am (Dinner)$12.50

Vehicle Charges If a University vehicle is not available, then a cost comparison will be completed by the Athletics' Business Office to determine the most economical option between rental and private vehicle. Please estimate the total mileage for your trip starting and ending at 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. Total Estimated Mileage for Entire TripOther Charges Estimated Total Air FareEstimated Total Other Costs (Describe and estimate any other costs such as entry/admissions fees, parking, tolls, fares, baggage, etc.)Cash Advance If you are requesting a Cash Advance, please specify the amount-

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PRE-APPROVAL UNOFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM

General Information Bylaw 13.7 Unofficial Visit: Prospect Name-

Sport-

Prospect Home Address-

Travel Arrangements: Date of Arrival-

Date of Departure-

Is anyone accompanying the PSA? Please list each person(s) accompanying the PSA (include name and relationship to PSA).

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Relationship to PSAEmergency Contact Phone Number-

Meals: Per NCAA Bylaw 13.7, lodging accommodations cannot be paid for by institution, unless housing is generally available to all visiting prospective students. PSAs on unofficial visits are allowed one on-campus meal for the PSA only. This cannot include any accompanying individuals.

Do you plan on providing one on-campus meal to the PSA? Would you like to request a golf cart for the visit?

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PROCUREMENT CARD MISSING DOCUMENT AFFIDAVIT

Cardholder:

Account Number:

Signature of Department Supervisor: Item Description Cost

Date of Purchase

Vendor

Detailed explanation of missing documentation:

The undersigned employee responsible for said missing documentation hereby states under oath that the above facts are true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge:

DATE:

;

SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE: This Date Personally Appeared Before Me, the undersigned authority, in and for County, State of Mississippi, the above named employee, who, being first duly sworn, state on his/her oath that the above facts are true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL, this the

day of

20

Notary Public NOTE: This affidavit shall be attached to the cardholder’s statement and filed with the Approving Official.

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REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM

General Information: Sport-

Name of Traveler-

Date of Departure-

Date of Return-

Purpose of TravelName of Prospect(s), if applicable-

Reimbursement Amounts: Total Meal CostsTotal Lodging CostsTotal Registration FeesEstimated Total Air FareTotal Rental Vehicle (input fuel as “Total Other Costs”)-

Meals are $25 per day per person. The following pro-rated amounts apply to partial travel days: • Leave before 8am (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)- $25 • Leave before 11am (Lunch and Dinner)$20 • Leave after 11 am (Dinner)- $12.50

Total Mileage Cost: Reimbursed at $0.54 per mile (must be accompanied by an online mapping print out of total mileage-

Estimated Total Other Costs (Describe and input any other costs such as entry/admissions fees, parking, tolls, fares, baggage, etc.)Cash Advance If you received a cash advance, please input any remaining cash amount here. Please note all receipts for cash advances should be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for review. -

Receipt Submission Once you have completed and submitted this form, please be sure to submit all accompanying receipts to the Athletics' Business Office for review.

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REQUISITION REQUEST FORM

REQUISITION REQUEST SPORT VENDOR NAME TOTAL REQUEST AMOUNT

Price Quote Attached (circle):

Yes

No

Description of Product:

Additional Notes:

Submitted By Name

Date

Name

Date

Name

Date

Reviewed By

Approved By

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SALES TAX EXEMPT LETTER

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SAMPLE UNIVERSITY CAMP CONTRACT

This will confirm the terms and conditions that we have agreed to for conduct the (“Camp”) on the University’s premises. The Camp has requested, and the University has agreed, to provide you space at the University’s campus to conduct a for children (“Participants”) starting on . The License fee will be Fifteen Dollars per day per camper ($15.00). The Camp will request the particular fields, courts, eating areas and other spaces you want to use in advance, and the Athletic Department will use its best efforts to secure those spaces through Conference Services. The Camp will be told in advance what spaces you may use, although it is subject to change. The Camp, will at its sole cost and expense, be responsible for administering and providing all staff and other personnel required for the supervision of the Participants and all activities engaged in by the Participants at the Campus. The Camp is required to have one adult supervisor for every 10 Participants if you have less than 45 Participants, and one adult supervisor for every 12 Participants if you have more than 45 Participants. The Camp must also work with Human Resources to conduct background checks on all adult supervisors or employees having contact with Participants and certify to the University that there is no reason why any supervisor should not be in charge of Participants. The Camp and its Participants must comply with, all laws, rules, regulations and orders that are applicable to you or any Participant’s use of the Campus, with all applicable rules and regulations adopted by the University, including its Minors on Campus Policy. The camp must secure parent/guardian permission slips from all Participants and certify to the University that you have done so. At least 30 days prior to the License Period, the Camp must deliver to the Athletics Department the following: •

• •

A Certificate(s) of Insurance evidencing that you have complied with the Insurance Requirements set forth by the University (for non-institutional camps), which is 1 million/2 million. If you encounter any difficulty in obtaining appropriate insurance, please let us know and we can put you in touch with the University’s insurance broker who can assist you; Documentation on background checks on all adult supervisors or employees having contact with participants. (secured through HR) Documents and information set forth by University Athletic Department

If the Camp fails to satisfy any of its obligations, the University may terminate this agreement without incurring any liability or obligation to the Camp or any Participant,

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although whenever practicable the University will give the Camp a reasonable period to correct the situation. The University shall not have any liability whatsoever for: (i) any injury or death to you or any Participant or (ii) any damage to or loss of any property of the Camp or any Participant arising in connection with this agreement except for injuries, death or damage arising from the negligence of the University or any of its employees or agents. The Camp obligation to the University under this agreement or at law shall not be limited to the insurance coverage that is required to be provided. The Camp agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the University and its trustees, officers, servants, agents, and employees from and against all claims, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and your or any Participants use of the Campus. The obligation to indemnify the University will survive the expiration of the License Period and/or the termination of this Agreement. This letter sets forth all of our understandings and can be changed only in another signed writing. We hope that your camp is successful and look forward to working with you.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT FORM STUDENT-ATHLETE’S NAME: SS# or STUDENT ID# NAME OF CAMP: Circle One:

Institutional Camp (On or Off Campus)

Developmental Camp/Clinic

Location of Camp/Clinic: Dates of Camp/Clinic: Dates of Employment:

Projected hours per week

Description of Duties:

Projected Compensation:

By signing this statement, the student-athlete and employer agree to the following:

(a) The student-athlete must perform duties that are of a general supervisory character and any coaching or officiating assignments shall represent not more than one-half of the student-athletes work time. (b) Compensation provided to the student-athlete shall be commensurate with the going rate for camp or clinic counselors of like teaching ability and camp or clinic experience and may not be paid on the basis of the value that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the athletics reputation or fame the student-athlete has achieved. It is not permissible to establish varying levels of compensation for a student-athlete employed in a sports camp or clinic based on the level of athletics skills of the student-athlete. (c) A student-athlete who only lectures or demonstrates at a camp/clinic may not receive compensation for his or her appearance at the camp/clinic. (Bylaw 13.12.2.1) Student-Athlete’s Signature Date

Date

AD or Compliance Officer’s Signature Date Date

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Signature of Employer/Camp Official

Student-Athlete’s Coach

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STUDENT SIGNATURE SHEET- CASH ADVANCE First Name

Last Name

Student ID#

Amount

Signature

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 **NOTE: Only sign this sheet of you received the funds indicated in the amount section**

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STUDENT INFORMATION FORM NAME:

ID #

MAJOR:

DATE DECLARED:

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY Recruited: yes no Letter of Intent: Date of Initial Enrollment: Amateurism:

SPORT:

Core Course GPA: SAT/ACT:

TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY Previous Institution: Years Completed: Transfer Waiver?: Comments:

Division: By Law:

PARTICIPATION 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid:

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Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

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SPORTS CAMP APPROVAL FORM COACH’S NAME:

SPORT:

NAME OF CAMP:

Circle One: Institutional Camp (On or Off Campus) Developmental Camp/Clinic * Camp Brochure approved on by date Compliance Office Location of Camp/Clinic: Dates of Operation: (days) (months) Coaches Involved With Camp/Clinic:

Student-Athletes Working Camp/Clinic:

(year)

Salary: (Hourly, Weekly)

Continue to review all NCAA, University, Sport Specific, Mental Health & Well Being Guidance ************************************************************************************** I have reviewed and will comply with all NCAA III and University rules and regulations associated tocamps/clinics. SIGNATURE OF COACH:

DATE:

COMPLIANCE OFFICE:

DATE:

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT

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TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM (Pre-Travel)

Step 1 Complete Section I. in its entirety before departing Step 4 After completing Section X. this section will need to be completed and signed by the Director of

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Step 2 Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns should be completed for each day of your travel. Reminder that Total Allowed Meals per day is $25.

Step 3 Section X should include all estimated costs, and the estimated total should be input on pg. 1 Section I for approval.

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TRAVEL PARTY LIST

DATES OF TRAVEL DESTINATION

OPPONENT/ GAME TIME

METHOD OF TRAVEL

ESTIMATED RETURN

ESTIMATED DEPARTURE

ADDRESS OF HOTEL

FIRST NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

LAST NAME

ID #

FIRST NAME 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

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LAST NAME

ID #

ADMINISTRATION

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TRIP ITINERARY EXAMPLE

Prospect/Opponent: Jane Smith Student Host/Location: Dave Jones Flight Information: Delta Airlines – GTR Airport Arrival: 3/3/2017 6:25 PM Flt. # 71 Departure: 3/5/2017 1:00 PM Flt. # 42 Thursday, March 2, 2017 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 9:30 PM Midnight

Arrive at GTR airport. Drive back to Columbus. Arrival onto The W Campus / Review rules of official visit with coach and student host Dinner with Coach and student host Back to dorm, spend time with players Curfew

Friday, March 3, 2017 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Noon 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Midnight

Breakfast with Coach Psychology 101 Class with Dave Meeting with Office of Admissions Tour of Campus with Coach Meeting with Dean Anderson (College of Arts & Sciences) Lunch with Dave and various team members Back to Residence Hall Meeting with Jason Trufant Observe Team Practice Back to Residence Hall / Prepare for dinner Dinner with Coaches Movie Night in Dorm with players Curfew

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W-9 FORM

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Go Owls!

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APPENDIX M

Athletics Department Student-Athlete Handbook 2022-23 ***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

Table of Contents A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS .......................................................... 1-2 THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................................. 3 DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT .............................................................................. 4-5 THE W ATHLETICS MISSION AND VISION ............................................................................. 6 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY ................................................................................... 7 WIN EVERY DAY IN ACADEMICS ACADEMICS & ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................... 8 GUIDELINES FOR CLASS ATTENDANCE AND MISSED CLASS .................................................... 8 MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS ........................................................................................... 8-9 ACADEMIC SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 9 ADVISEMENT......................................................................................................................................... 9 REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................................... 10 STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES ........................................................................................................... 10 DECLARING A MAJOR........................................................................................................................ 10 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY ......................................................................................................... 11

ELIGIBILITY ...........................................................................................................................12-13 ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students ........................................................................ 14 NCAA REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 14 MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS .......................................................... 14-16 IN SEASON ELIGIBILITY ....................................................................................................................16

ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students ............................................................................17-18 NCAA DIII SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS ......................................................................18-23 WIN EVERY DAY IN ATHLETICS NCAA DIII SUMMARY PLAYING & PRACTICE SEASONS ............................................24-25 SPORTS MEDICINE................................................................................................................25-35 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 25-28 CONCUSSION POLICY ................................................................................................................... 28-30 HEALTH CENTER ................................................................................................................................. 30 INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES .................................................................... 31-32 DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING.............................................................................................. 32-34 PREGNANCY & REFERRAL & MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES ................................................. 34-35

TEAM TRAVEL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................35-36 STUDENT-ATHLETE RECRUITING HOST POLICY ..........................................................36-37 SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS ......................................................................................................... 37 MISCONDUCT ........................................................................................................................37-38 WIN EVERY DAY IN COMMUNITY STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) ..................................................38-41

WIN EVERY DAY IN LIFE LIFE SKILLS ................................................................................................................................ 42 SPORTSMANSHIP ....................................................................................................................... 42 STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT ...................................................................... 42-48 PENALTY .............................................................................................................................................. 43 ALCOHOL POLICY ......................................................................................................................... 43-44 TOBACCO ............................................................................................................................................. 44 HAZING ............................................................................................................................................ 44-45 SEXUAL HARASSMENT ..................................................................................................................... 45 NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ............................................................................................. 45 FACEBOOK, TWITTER, VINE, SNAP CHAT, INSTAGRAM AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA ....... 42 NCAA GAMBLING POLICY ................................................................................................................ 45 RESIDENCE LIFE RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 46 VIOLATION SANCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 47

GRIEVANCE POLICY - ATHLETICS......................................................................................... 48 NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS INFORMATION & FORMS .................................................... 48-52 Title IX, Policy to Combat Sexual Violence &Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form..53-55

CAMPUS SAFETY ..................................................................................................................56-57 TORNADO INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 56 WEAPONS ON CAMPUS...................................................................................................................... 56 PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES ..................................................................................................... 57 UNIVERSITY MAIL SERVICES .......................................................................................................... 57 NCAA PLAYING MINIMUMS AND MAXIMUMS…………………………………………………… 58

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Welcome to The W! You have a tremendous opportunity to receive an outstanding education while also participating in intercollegiate athletics. Currently, The W is in Year 3 of the process in transitioning to become an NCAA Division III member institution with active membership in September 2023. The NCAA Division III has more than 440 member institutions and 195,000 student-athletes. The NCAA Division III and The W prioritize the well-rounded student-athlete experience. Our hope is that you pursue excellence in a variety of ways during your time here. To excel requires commitment, self-discipline and hard work. As we begin the 2022-2023 academic year, we wish you much success in all of your endeavors. Our Athletic Department is firmly committed to working within the educational mission of the University, understanding that the primary responsibility for balancing academics and athletics falls on you, the student-athlete. Our commitment as an institution is to help you reach your potential, and to best position you for success academically, athletically, in the community and in life. We hope and believe that you are committed to the same. This handbook describes programs, policies and procedures you are likely to encounter as a student-athlete. It outlines your rights and responsibilities while a member of the intercollegiate athletics program. You are responsible for being familiar with the content contained within the following pages. The information included in the handbook is to be used in conjunction with any and all standards, rules and regulations set forth by the Mississippi University for Women and the NCAA. Access to the MUW Student Handbook and the NCAA Division III Manual is available online and refenced below. If you have any questions, you are able to contact any member of our athletic staff including me. At the end of your athletic season you will be asked to complete a student-athlete satisfaction survey. Your participation in this survey will allow us to receive vital feedback about significant areas that impact the intercollegiate athletics program. Please take the time to complete the survey. The student-athlete handbook and the survey will be reviewed annually and any feedback you provide to aid in the advancement of this document and excellence in our department would be greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your attention to this handbook. We are thrilled you have chosen The W! It is our honor and privilege to assist and support you throughout your collegiate experience and in your future endeavors. We look forward to you representing us proudly as you continue to strive to be your very best. Best of luck during the upcoming year, Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation 1

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL is to assist OWLS Student-Athletes in attaining their academic and athletic goals through the observance of the rules and regulations of the University, NCAA, Athletic Department and Conferences in which the University holds membership.

REPRESENTING THE W AS AN ATHLETE IS BOTH AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE. Therefore, an athlete's attitude, conduct and appearance in the classroom, at competitions, practices, or elsewhere should always reflect the Athletic Department in a positive manner.

ATHLETICS IS SECONDARY TO ACADEMICS. Earning a degree should be the primary goal of all student-athletes.

NOTE: Please refer to the MUW Student Handbook located at https://bulletin.muw.edu/index.php?catoid=45 for additional student policies and procedures set forth for all MUW students. Also, please refer to the ncaa.org and the NCAA III Compliance Manual located at https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/reports/getReport/90011 and the NCAA Division III Summary of Key Regulations at https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf the for additional opportunities and rules information.

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THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The mission of Mississippi University for Women is to provide a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for women and men in a variety of liberal arts and professional programs while maintaining its historic commitment to academic and leadership development for women. Emphasizing a personalized learning experience, the University engages in a variety of instructional methodologies to provide educational opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment. The institution promotes research, scholarship, and creativity to enhance student development and achievement as a platform for lifelong education and growth. As an integral part of the overall educational mission, the Athletics Program reflects the values of excellence, leadership, and personalized learning to which all of the University’s endeavors aspire. The Athletics Program at The W is an extra-curricular activity that supplements the academic program and supports the institution’s educational mission by providing opportunities for students to participate in intercollegiate sports activities that help them grow personally and socially. In particular, the Athletics Program enhances general life knowledge, skills and abilities, including physical fitness, self-confidence, leadership and teamwork. To this end, the Athletics Program measures its success by the extent to which its student-athletes develop as well-rounded individuals of intellect and character. The University’s strategic plan recognizes the need to develop the sense of community among students, parents, alumni, employees, and friends. There are opportunities to create a vibrant campus community through the Athletics program both for those who participate directly in intercollegiate sports and those who, as spectators and fans, benefit from the camaraderie. This will be an important driver of the future development of the College.

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NCAA DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division III place the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activity is conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience, and an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. To achieve this end, Division III institutions: 1. Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels; 2. Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs; 3. Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; 4. Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience; 5. Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; 6. Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broad-based athletics programs; 7. Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their | relationships with student-athletes; 8. Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body; 9. Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in non-athletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience; 10. Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution’s athletics program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission; 11. Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process; 12. Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes; 13. Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body; 14. Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body; 15. Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men’s and women’s sports; 16. Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents; 17. Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and 18. Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities. 4

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

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MISSION: The Department of Athletics conducts a broad-based Division III sports program for men and women that is an integral part of the University’s mission and adheres to the framework established by the NCAA. The overall development of each student-athlete is of paramount importance. The department will provide the necessary vision and leadership for studentathletes to participate at the highest level of their ability while pursuing a quality education. Participation on an intercollegiate team will provide student-athletes with the opportunity to learn and develop values which foster self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills and fair play in an equitable and diverse environment. The goal is to attain and maintain competitive excellence in all sports programs, including participation in NCAA individual and team championship events, whenever possible. VISION STATEMENTS The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to: • • • • •

Providing all student-athletes with the highest quality academic, athletic and social experience; Hiring and developing the best coaches and support staff to produce successful programs; Developing the leadership potential of student-athletes and staff; Providing a safe environment for the student-athletes; Conducting programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

CORE PRINCIPLES: The mission of the Department of Athletics at the Mississippi University for Women is to develop student-athletes who desire to excel in the four core principles of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation/SWA jlclaybrook@muw.edu 662-329-7962

Dr. Chad Murphy Faculty Athletic Representativetcmurphy1@muw.edu 662-329-7241

Jason Miller Head Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu 662-329-6217

JaQuailia Hudgins Assistant Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu 662-329-6217

Daniel Talley Director of Compliance/ Head Tennis Coach dltalley@muw.edu 662-329-6586 Glen Halbert Halee Hensley Athletics Diversity & Inclusion SAAC Advisor/Head Designee gehalbert@muw.edu Volleyball Coach 662-329-7442

Dave Beyer Director of Athletic Communications wdbeyer@muw.edu 662-329-6574

hmhensley@muw.edu

662-329-6585 BASEBALL

Scott Mularz

dsmularz@muw.edu/662-329-6575

BASKETBALL (MEN)

Dean Burrows

btburrowsjr@muw.edu/662-329-6445

BASKETBALL (WOMEN)

Drew Johnson

anjohnson7@muw.edu/ 662-241-6436

CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD (W & M)

Dedrick Burnett

dburnett1@muw.edu/ 662-498-0216

GOLF (WOMEN & MEN)

Benji Williams

brwilliams2@muw.edu/ 662-498-0215

TENNIS (WOMEN& MEN)

Daniel Talley

dltalley@muw.edu/ 662-329-6586

SOCCER (MEN)

Benjamin Pheasant

SOCCER (WOMEN)

Catie Lyles

cjlyles@muw.edu/ 662-329-7996

SOFTBALL

Buddy Foster

cefoster@muw.edu/ 662-329-6573

SOFTBALL

Rebecca Oldham

rkoldham@muw.edu/662-329-6418

VOLLEYBALL

Halee Hensley

hmhensley@muw.edu/ 662-329-6585

CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD (W & M)

Hannah White

hmwhite1@muw.edu/ 662-329-6572

bjpheasant@muw.edu/ 662-329-6571

IMPORTANT CONTACTS ON CAMPUS Student Success Center

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

662.329.7138

Financial Aid

Welty Hall Room 107

662.329.7114

Campus Recreation

Stark Recreation Center

662.329.7494

Residence Life

Cochran Hall 2nd Floor

662.329.7127

Campus Health Center

Eckford Hall

662.329.7289

Bookstore

Residence Hall

662.329.7409

Hogarth Dining Center

Hogarth Student Center

662.329.7411

SGA

MUW-600

662.329.7420

Career Services

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

662.329.7138

Registrar

Welty Hall Room 105

662.329.7135

Campus Police

McDevitt Hall

662-241-7777

Post Office

Hogarth Student Center

662.329.7408

Counseling Services

11th Street & 4th Avenue

662.329.7748

University Accounting

Welty Hall 1st Floor

662.329.7210

Title IX Coordinator

Karen Clay

662.370.1035

muw.edu/titleix

muw.edu/reporting

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WIN EVERY DAY IN ACADEMICS I. ACADEMICS & ELIGIBILITY The MUW Athletics Department is fully committed to the academics-first tenant of NCAA Division III. Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Academics: ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES IS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES, regardless of the attendance requirements of the class you are enrolled in. Absence from class for practice purposes is an NCAA violation, therefore this is NEVER allowed. Due to competitive schedules and the related travel demands, student-athletes will miss some classes and exams. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to communicate with professors/instructors to determine what their expectations are for you to make up/complete missed course work. In the unlikely event that a student-athlete encounters any difficulty in communicating and making the necessary academic arrangements with the professor, please notify your head coach as soon as possible.

General Guidelines for Class Attendance and Missed Class • Students should remind their instructor of known class/contest conflicts at least one week before the missed class. Each student-athlete will be given a class excusal letter prior to the season outlining days and times that the team will be traveling for home and away contests. • Student-athletes should make all of the necessary arrangements in order to make up all work or tests missed with the professor prior to athletic travel. It is the responsibility of the student to make up coursework in a timeframe agreed upon by the student and the instructor. • Student-athletes should identify him or herself to the instructor after the first or second class meeting, providing his/her name, sport and team schedule. The student-athlete will provide the class excusal letter to the instructor during the first of second class meeting. • Each program establishes consequences for unexcused missed class time, which is approved by the Director of Athletics. NOTE: Students who are absent from class for more than one week due to personal or medical issues are responsible for notifying the VP of Student Affairs, Provost, and the Director of Athletics. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ATTENDANCE POLICIES MAY LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING: a) Suspension from future practices and competitions (number to be determined by the Director of Athletics). b) Second infractions will lead to more stringent penalties, including immediate suspension and possible loss of dismissal from squad. c) Infractions leading to ineligibility (under 12 credits) will lead to immediate suspension. **Withdrawal from classes must be preceded by the written permission of the Director of Athletics (or Designee) even during the off season of a sport.

NOTE: Students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so through the College or School of their major or through the Student Success Center if they are undeclared. The last day to withdraw from the University is listed on the Academic Calendar. Once the withdrawal request form is processed, this is an irreversible action.

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1. MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL ATTEMPT TO MONITOR THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF ALL OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES DURING THE SEMESTER THROUGH: A. Mid-Term Progress Reports: will be sent to instructors by the University. Information and feedback from these reports will be provided to team members along with referrals for tutoring and/or counseling assistance. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to seek out academic assistance (i.e. tutoring) if their instructor or coach requires it. B. The Owls Academic Support & Individual Success Program: Designed to monitor the academic progress of our “at-risk” student-athletes. We have defined “at-risk” as all first semester freshmen, transfer student and any continuing student-athlete with an overall GPA that is less than a 2.5 or a previous semester performance below a 2.0. ➢ Each “at-risk” student-athlete will have progress reports sent to their professors/ instructors two times a semester by their head coach via e-mail. The professor/ instructor completes the form indicating the progress of the student-athlete and any potential issues/ concerns.

2. ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Student Success Center is designed to develop and refine the student's academic skills. The dedicated staff offers personalized instruction that supplements and supports MUW’s formal academic programs. Tutoring is available at the on campus. Please schedule an appointment with the center to properly identify your academic needs. The contact number and location of the center is on page 5 of this handbook.

3. ADVISEMENT New students are assigned a faculty or academic staff advisor who will counsel them regarding their academic progress. The appropriate academic Department will assign students a faculty or staff advisor specific to their major. Undeclared students will be advised by faculty or staff members from the Student Success Center, which is located in Reneau Hall and is open daily for questions regarding academic schedules, programs, and requirements. Before each registration, students must consult with their advisors. All MUW students should see their advisor not only for program planning prior to each registration, but also for guidance and evaluation throughout the school year. An advising period is published during the fall and spring semesters. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates. In all academic programs at MUW, some courses are required while others are elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that all required courses of the chosen curriculum are completed. Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic work. Not all courses are offered every semester; some are only offered in alternating semesters or alternating years. The University is not responsible for scheduling problems that result from the student’s failure to take these intermittent courses when they are available, nor is the institution responsible for those students in an accelerated program who cannot be accommodated by the regular course rotation or students who are off sequence due to failing courses. Students who have questions regarding their major fields of interest or who want help with decisions are invited to consult their advisors, staff in the Student Success Center, Department Chairs/Program Directors, or Deans at any time during the school year.

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4. REGISTRATION A. Registration for Classes - Registering on Banner Web Before beginning the registration process, you must see your assigned advisor to approve your schedule and get your Registration Access Pin (RAP). Log onto MUW homepage (http://www.muw.edu) and click on BANNER WEB. If you have not logged into Banner Web previously, check the Banner Web Instructions. 1. Clicking on the "Student Services" link will give you the following options: ➢ Student Schedule and Registration (Add/Drop classes; Display your class schedule; Check your registration status) ➢ Student Records (View your holds; Display your grades and transcript) 2. Click on the "Student Schedule and Registration" link. 3. Click Check Your Registration Status to view your registration time slots (the dates you are allotted to register via the web) and any messages that will prevent you from registering. ➢ NOTE: All holds must be cleared before you can process any add/drops. Once you have reviewed your registration status, click the <MENU> button to return to the "Student Schedule and Registration" menu. 4. Click Add/Drop Classes ➢ NOTE: Special Grading Options – Audit and Pass/Fail --- To register for classes under a special grading option, you must obtain the permission of your Department Chair/Program Director and bring a completed add/drop form to the Office of the Registrar. 5. Select Desired Term and click <Submit Term>. You will then be prompted for your Registration Access PIN (RAP). Enter Registration Access PIN and <Submit PIN>. Type in CRNs and click <Submit Changes>. Arrow down on right scroll bar to verify course information. If a class is closed, you can enter another CRN or click to search for another open course. Click <Submit Changes> again if needed. Classes may be dropped by using the options available in the Action field. If no options are listed in the Action field then the class may not be dropped. Click the <MENU> button on your internet browser to return to "Schedule & Registration". 6. To print schedule, click Student Detail Schedule or Student Schedule By Day & Time and click the <Print> button on your internet browser. ➢ NOTE: Some labs require that students provide their own paper for any printing. 7. Logout when registration is complete.

5. STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES Students may take classes at another accredited college or university while simultaneously enrolled at The W, and the academic credits earned can be transferred. However, only those credits that conform to The W’s standards and requirements will be accepted. Official transcripts for such course work must be filed with The W's Registrar at the completion of the term of enrollment. Students are responsible for requesting these transcripts and for paying all related charges. Students planning to take courses at other institutions should secure in advance the approval of the Department Chair/Program Di- rector and Dean of the appropriate College.

6. DECLARING A MAJOR The NCAA requires that all student-athletes designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of the third year of enrollment (fifth semester) and thereafter shall make satisfactory progress toward that specific degree. This rule is also applicable to transfer students. Declaring a major is accomplished by filing the appropriate form with the Registrar. When changing your major, you must first notify your head coach and a member of the Department of Athletics Administration prior to making any changes. Advisement from your potential new major department is required as well.

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7. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Each MUW student shares with the University the responsibility for promoting and maintaining the academic integrity of the College community. The University views all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, plagiarism and cheating, as very serious matters punishable by penalties that may include failure in a course or expulsion from the University. A. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else’s ideas, products, or words as one’s own. It is a violation of legal, moral, and educational codes of behavior. Allowing another student to falsely represent one’s own work as his or her own is likewise to engage in plagiarism. Materials and works submitted as fulfillment of course requirements must be the student’s own work. Students are expected to know and use proper forms of citation when making use of the ideas or products of another. Any direct quotation, regardless of how long, must be accompanied by a reference citation. Paraphrasing another’s ideas requires similar documentation. Using “ghost written” or purchased term papers is a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism might result in a penalty that may include a grade of “F” for the paper and a failing grade for the course for the student involved. B. Cheating Cheating of any kind is a violation of the MUW policy on academic honesty. This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized receiving or giving of information or assistance during examinations, quizzes, or any other evaluative instrument as well as the use of any unauthorized information or assistance during such tests. Submitting work in one course which has already been submitted for another course, without the consent of the instructor, is also considered academic dishonesty. Any act which improperly deprives other students from equal access to library, media, computer, or other course related materials is an act of academic dishonesty. Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty may be questioned by the course instructor. In some cases, academic dishonesty by a student may be handled between the faculty member and the student involved. C. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty 1. A student who violates university, college, school, and/or course policies regarding plagiarism and/or cheating will receive a 0 (zero) for the test or assignment, which will be averaged into the final grade according to the policies defined in the instructor’s syllabus. 2. The faculty member is required to inform the Chief Academic Officer as well as his/her Department Chair/Program Director and Dean that a student has cheated or plagiarized. This notification will remain confidential in compliance with policies protecting student privacy. 3. If a student disagrees with the instructor’s judgment that he/she has cheated or committed plagiarism, the student can consult first with the Department Chair/Program Director and then with the Dean in an effort to resolve the disagreement. If a resolution is not achieved at the college level, the student may appeal directly to the Academic Standards Board through the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). 4. There will be no further action for the first violation of policies governing plagiarism and cheating unless the offense is deemed “flagrant” by the faculty member in consultation with the Department Chair/ Program Director and Dean. For any subsequent offense, the student must appear before the Academic Standards Board where additional disciplinary action will be considered. For flagrant acts the faculty member is required to assign a grade of 0 for the work and to forward the case immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. The CAO will initiate the hearing process.

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Cases in which a student misrepresents, falsifies, or withholds information concerning materials required by the University will go immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. If a student is found guilty of this offense, his or her admission to the University will be rescinded or, in the case of a student already enrolled, he or she will be dismissed from the University. A student dismissed for this reason will not be eligible for readmission to the University.

Eligibility: NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student-athlete meets all applicable eligibility requirements and the institution has certified the student-athlete’s eligibility. (Bylaw 14- Summary statement) Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student- athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student-athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Director of Compliance and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below: Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full- time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9) Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5) The phrases “good academic standing” and “satisfactory progress” are to be interpreted at each member

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institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a studentathlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section.

Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below:

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II. ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Undergraduate Studies in general. However, individual undergraduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements. 1. NCAA Division III Requirements: All General and Academic Eligibility Requirements can be found in the NCAA Division III Manual in Bylaw 14. Initial Eligibility Certification will be conducted at the opening session meetings for each team at the beginning of each academic year. In general, student-athletes must be in Good Academic Standing and Making Satisfactory Academic Progress toward their degree to be eligible to compete. After Initial Eligibility Certification for their respective sport is completed, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation’s approval is required to drop a course. Student-Athletes will have an automatic hold indicated in Banner that will prevent them from dropping classes after the initial eligibility certification date. ➢ A STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST BE A FULL-TIME MATRICULATED STUDENT in a four-year baccalaureate degree program and attempting at least 12 credits per semester while competing in his/her sport, making normal progress toward his/her degree. Any student-athlete dropping below 12 credits will immediately be deemed ineligible for the remainder of that semester. *** Exception – If a student-athlete is enrolled in his/her final semester and registered for less than a minimum full-time program of studies, the individual MUST obtain certification (in writing) from Degree Audit which states that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements. NOTE - Classes taken during the Winter Session do not count towards the 12-credit requirement for the spring. Winter session classes can be used to make up a deficiency from the fall or to help student-athletes to stay on track for graduation.

2. MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below: A. Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. B. Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree.

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Probation ➢ Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. ➢ Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to twelve (12) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of twelve (12) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved.

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Suspension ➢ Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below for financial aid purposes. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

➢ No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above. C. Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. D. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid).

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Undergraduate Students: An undergraduate student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he or she: a) Is admitted and enrolled as a degree student b) Meets the required qualitative measure for financial aid recipients c) Maintains required quantitative measurable progress toward the completion of the degree d) Completes degree requirements within a reasonable length of time. Credits granted upon admission whether for advanced placement or in transfer DO NOT COUNT toward the credits per academic year requirement to determine eligibility. Required Qualitative Measure In order to meet the required qualitative measure, the student must maintain a minimum overall MUW GPA (only courses taken at MUW are used for this standard). The GPA requirement increases as students’ progress toward graduation as shown in this scale: Cumulative Semester Cumulative Hours Attempted 0-29 30-59 60-89 90-128

MUW Must Pass MUW GPA 67% and at least a 1.50 67% and at least a 1.65 67% and at least a 1.80 67% and at least a 2.00

3. IN-SEASON ELIGIBILITY The Provost, Director of Compliance, or the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation may declare a studentathlete ineligible for practice and or competition when class attendance, academic status or other factors so warrant. The University Registrar determines academic eligibility.

You must be academically eligible to be athletically eligible. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THIS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST:

➢ MAINTAIN AN INSTITUTIONAL CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 (NOT INCLUDING TRANSFER GPA) ➢ EARN 12 CREDITS PER FULL TIME SEMESTER

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ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Graduate Studies in general. However, individual graduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Graduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements.

1. GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Graduate-degree credit is granted only for graduate-level courses in which the student earns an A, B, or C. No more than six semester hours of graduate credit evaluated as C may be applied toward any graduate program, whether degree or non-degree. To remain in good standing, the student must maintain a minimum 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA on all graduate courses attempted with no more than two grades of C, with no grade of D, and with no grade of F. Moreover, any student who receives a graduate degree or certificate must possess a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA. No student on probation will be eligible for a degree or certificate.

2. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND EXPULSION FROM GRADUATE PROGRAMS A graduate student who does not maintain a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (including grades of I) will be placed on probation. If the student on probation fails to earn a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. If the student on probation earns a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student may continue in good standing unless the student earned a grade of I during the probationary semester, in which case the student may continue on probation. A student who makes more than two grades of C, a grade of D, or a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. A student who is removed from the graduate program may appeal that decision to the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. A graduate student may appeal to this committee only once during his or her graduate-student career. The student’s appeal shall consist of a letter, in her/his own words, addressed to the Committee in care of the Director of Graduate Studies. It should contain salient information detailing possible reasons and explanations for substandard academic performance, any extenuating circumstances, etc. In addition to the student’s own letter, any letters of support for the student from outside parties should also accompany the letter. The Director of Graduate Studies shall forward the appeal information to the Chair of the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. Students may file an appeal for academic work within twelve months after grades are posted. The deadline for the Graduate Office to receive appeals is five business days prior to the published registration date for the semester for which the student intends to register within that twelve months. Neither the student, nor any other parties, shall be granted the privilege of a personal appearance or hearing before the Committee. The Committee shall reserve the right to seek any relevant academic information pertaining to the student, such as class attendance records and transcripts, before rendering a final decision on the expulsion of the student. The Committee shall have the right to impose certain academic requirements or conditions on any student it readmits to the university. These may include, but are not limited to, prescribing certain courses, determining semester course load, requiring a specified level of scholastic performance, and requiring academic counseling. A written statement concerning the actions of the Committee on each student’s appeal shall be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies, who will then notify the student in writing of the Committee’s action with copies to the Registrar and the student’s Academic Department.

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The Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee represents the highest performance review board to which the student may appeal an academic expulsion. The decisions of the committee are not subject to review or change by any other university authority.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/2022-23D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf

Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Amateurism – All Sports. For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. For individuals where there is no state law or executive actions, NIL activity will not impact eligibility, but other rules, including prohibitions on pay-forplay and improper recruiting inducements remain in effect. Please click here for resources associated with the NIL policy. a. You are not eligible for participation in a sport if after full-time collegiate enrollment you have ever: (1) Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport; (2) Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport; (3) Competed on any professional athletics team (as defined by the NCAA) in that sport [Bylaw 12.02.5]; (4) Used your athletics skill for pay in any form in that sport. (Prior to collegiate enrollment, you may accept prize money based only on your place finish or performance from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body. You may also accept actual and necessary expenses associated with your practice and competition on a professional

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team prior to full-time enrollment.) [Bylaws 12.1.3 and 12.1.5] b. You are not eligible in a sport if you ever have accepted money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport. [Bylaw 12.3.1] c. You are not eligible in any sport if, after you become a student-athlete, you accept any pay for promoting a commercial product or service or allow your name or picture to be used for promoting a commercial product or service, unless: (1) You became involved in such activities for reasons independent of athletics ability; (2) No reference is made in these activities to your involvement in intercollegiate athletics; and (3) Your remuneration under such circumstances is at a rate commensurate with your skill and experience as a model or performer and is not based in any way on your athletics ability or reputation. [Bylaw 12.5.1.3] (4) You are not eligible in any sport if, because of your athletics ability, you were paid for work you did not perform, or were paid at a rate higher than the going rate. [Bylaw 12.4.1] Delayed Collegiate Enrollment. The following rules are applicable to all Division III student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2014: •

If you did not enroll in college as a full-time student by the next opportunity after a one-calendar year period following the graduation of your high school class and you participated in any of the activities listed below, you have used a season of intercollegiate competition for each calendar year or sport season in which you participated in such activities. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4] 1. Activities Constituting Use of a Season. a.

Any team competition or training in which pay in any form is provided to any of the participants above actual and necessary expenses;

b. Any individual competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form based on his or her place finish or any competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form above actual and necessary expenses; c.

Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract for athletics participation or entering a professional draft;

d. Any competition funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interest that is not open to all participants. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2] •

If you have used a season(s) of participation according to the regulations above, you must also fulfill an academic year in residence prior to being eligible to represent your school in intercollegiate competition. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.1]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2]

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Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Financial Aid – All Sports. You are not eligible if you receive financial aid other than the non-athletics financial aid that your school distributes. However, it is permissible to receive:

1. Financial aid from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.3] 2. Financial aid that has been awarded to you on a basis other than athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. [Bylaw 15.2.3.4]

3. Financial aid from an entity outside your school that meets the requirements specified in the Division III Manual. [Bylaw 15.2.3.2]

a. You must report to your school any financial aid that you receive from a source other than your school. However, you do not need to report financial aid received from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree certificate program, or your minor or 20

undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters. You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3] Transfer Students Only.

a. You are considered a transfer student if: a. You were officially registered and enrolled in a minimum, full-time program of studies in any quarter or semester of an academic year, as certified by the registrar or admissions office and attended class; or

b. You reported for a regular squad practice (including practice or conditioning activities that occurred before certification), announced by the institution through any member of its athletics department staff, before the beginning of any quarter or semester, as certified by the athletics director. [Bylaw 14.5.2]

b. If you are a transfer student from a four-year school, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence unless you meet the provisions of one of the exceptions specified in Bylaws 14.5.5.1.1, 14.5.5.1.2 or 14.5.5.1.3.

c. If you are a transfer student from a two-year institution, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence at your new institution unless you meet the academic and residence requirements specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.1 or the exception specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.2.

d. If you wish to correspond with another NCAA institution about your opportunity to transfer, the institution must have permission to contact you before any correspondence may occur.

a. To contact another NCAA Division III school, you may seek permission from your director of athletics, or you can grant other NCAA Division III institutions permission to contact you. To grant another NCAA Division III school permission to contact you about a potential transfer (or for you to be able to contact the school), complete the Permission to Contact: Self-Release form that is provided by the NCAA national office and here is the link to the self-release form for NCAA III to NCAA III institutions

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https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_PermissiontoContactSelfRelease.pdf. The form and instructions are available on the studentathlete home page of the NCAA website at https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/19/division-iiicompliance-forms.aspx . [Bylaws 13.1.1.2 and13.1.1.2.1]

b. To contact Divisions I or II schools, you must seek permission from your director of athletics. Part II: FOR NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY. This part of the summary contains information about your recruitment, which is governed by Bylaw 13 of the Division III Manual. Recruitment.

a. Offers – All Sports. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, any staff member of your institution or any other representative of your school's athletics interests offered to you, your relatives or your friends any financial aid or other benefits that NCAA rules do not permit. [Bylaw 13.2.1]

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During your recruitment, it was permissible for you to be employed in any department outside of intercollegiate athletics provided the employment is arranged through normal institutional employment policies and procedures. [Bylaw 13.2.4.1]

b. Source of Funds – All Sports. •

You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received normal and reasonable living expenses from an individual with whom you had an established relationship (e.g., high school coach, non-scholastic athletics team coach, family of a teammate), even if the relationship developed as a result of athletics participation, provided:

i. The individual is not an agent; ii. The individual is not an athletics representative of a particular school involved in recruiting the prospective student-athlete; and

iii. Such living expenses are consistent with the types of expenses provided by the individual as a part of normal living arrangements (e.g., housing, meals, occasional spending money, use of the family car). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1]

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You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received educational expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, room, board and books) from any individual or entity other than an agent, professional sports team/organization or a representative of an institution's athletics interests, provided such expenses are disbursed directly through your educational institution (e.g., high school, preparatory school). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1-(r

c. Sports Camps. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, the school, members of its athletics staff or a representative of its athletics interests gave you free or reduced admission privileges to attend its sports camp or clinic after you had started classes for the ninth grade. [Bylaw 13.11.3.2]

d. Visits, Transportation and Entertainment – All Sports. 1. You are not eligible under Bylaws 13.5, 13.6 or 13.7 if, before you enrolled at your school, any of the following happened to you:

a. Your school paid for you to visit its campus more than once; b. Your school paid more than the actual round-trip cost by direct route between your home and the campus when you made your one expense paid visit;

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c. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse outside a 30-mile radius of the campus during your expense paid visit; or

d. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse excessively during your expense-paid visit, or entertained your friends or other relatives at any site. 2. You are not eligible if your school paid for you to visit its campus before January 1 of your junior year in high school. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1.1] 3. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, staff members of your school or any representatives of its athletics interests paid the transportation costs for your relatives or friends to visit the campus or elsewhere other than the one paid visit. [Bylaw 13.5.2.8] 4. You are not eligible if any person, (other than your parents or legal guardians) at his or her own expense, paid for you to visit your school once and did not accompany you on the visit or paid for you to visit more than once. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1] 5. You are not eligible if, at any time that you were visiting your school's campus at your own expense, your school paid for anything more than the following:

a. Transportation, when accompanied by a staff member, to see off campus practice and competition sites and other facilities. [Bylaw 13.5.3]

b. A meal at the dining hall of your school or a meal at an off-campus site if all institutional dining halls were closed and the school normally provides similar meals to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.1]

c. Housing at your school that is generally available to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.2] 6. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, a staff member of your school's athletics department spent money, other than what was necessary, for the staff member's (or representative's) personal expenses during an off campus visit with you. [Bylaw 13.13.2]

e. Precollege or Postgraduate Expenses - All Sports. •

You are not eligible if your school, or any representative of its athletics interests, offered you money, directly or indirectly, to pay for any part of your educational expenses or other expenses during any period of time before you enrolled at your school. This applies to your postgraduate education as well. [Bylaw 13.14.1]

Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual.

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General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: • Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) • Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage • Pre-participation Physical Exam • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations. This will be provided at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

WIN EVERY DAY IN ATHLETICS IV. PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: A member institution shall limit its organized practice activities, the length of its playing seasons and the number of its regular-season contests and/or dates of competition in all sports, as well as the extent of its participation in non-collegiate sponsored athletics activities, to minimize interference with the academic programs of its student-athletes. (Bylaw, Article 17.01.1-and see Figure 17-1 in the NCAA Division III Manual)

Procedures for Playing and Practice Seasons The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director and Head Coach are responsible for ensuring that all paperwork, eligibility, medical clearance forms, along with the declaration of playing season document and calendar of events are completed, approved and on-file. The Head Coach submits all documents to the Compliance Director and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to approve. Any changes in that form must also be filed in writing, approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and attached to the original declarations.

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Bylaw, Article 17 of the NCAA Division III Manual provide sport-specific rules and regulations for the sports.

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Fall Sports are allowed an 18-week playing season (MUW Fall Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball)

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Winter Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Winter Sports: Basketball & Track and Field (Indoor)

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Spring Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Spring Sports: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field (Outdoor) & Tennis)

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During the non-traditional portion of the school year, baseball, soccer, softball and volleyball can practice 16 days with no more than 4 practices per week.

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During the traditional season, it is a requirement to have one full day off a week from athletically related activities.

Athletically Related Activities The following are considered athletically related activities: a) Practice, which is defined as any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having an athletic purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff. Practice is considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: 1) Field, floor or on-court activity; 2) Setting up offensive or defensive alignment; 3) Chalk talk; 4) Lecture on or discussion of strategy related to the sport; 5) Activities using equipment related to the sport; 6) Discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes related to the sport; or 7) Any other athletically related activity. b) Competition; c) Required weight-training & conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member; d) Participation in a physical-fitness class (including a summer class) conducted by a member of the athletics staff not listed in the institution's catalog and not open to all students. Such a class may not include practice activities conducted under the guise of physical education classwork; e) Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops; f) Individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff. An institutional staff member may design a voluntary (see Bylaw 17.02.14) individual-workout program for a student-athlete, but cannot conduct the individual's workout outside the declared playing season; g) On-court or on-field activities called by any member(s) of a team and confined primarily to members of that team that are considered requisite for participation in that sport (e.g., captain's practices); h) Visiting the competition site in cross country, golf and skiing; i)

Reservation or use of an institution's athletics facilities when such activities are supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff;

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Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs; and

k) Observation by an institution's coaching staff member of enrolled student-athletes in non-organized sport specific activities (e.g., "pick-up games") in the coaching staff member's sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1

V. SPORTS MEDICINE 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Goals The Athletic Training Staff of MUW seeks to achieve the following goals:

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1. To prevent athletic injuries 2. To treat athletic injuries 3. To rehabilitate athletic injuries 2. Injury or Illness Policy The MUW Department of Intercollegiate Athletics follows the policies set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) & the NCAA. The Department will be responsible for medical services if the student-athlete is injured in a practice or game which was under the coach’s supervision with a coach or their representative present. The process of securing medical aid for illness or injury of a student-athlete is as follows: 1. During hours which the Athletic Training Facility is open, report injuries or illnesses in person to the Head Athletic Trainer or Staff Athletic Trainers 2. At night, or during hours when the Athletic Training Facility is not open, contact your respective Certified Athletic Trainer or the Head Athletic Trainer for assistance 3. If a doctor writes the student-athlete a prescription, he/she will be responsible for the expense 4. If for any reason a student-athlete receives a medical bill, return it immediately to the Head Athletic Trainer for authorization for payment if qualifying under the terms of insurance. An explanation of benefits must be included and also can be submitted to the Head Athletic Trainer. 3. Student-Athletes •

The Athletic Training Facility is available to all MUW student-athletes regardless of sport, sex or ability. The Athletic Training Staff strives to provide quality medical care for all.

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The decisions made by the Athletic Training Staff take into consideration the best interests of the student- athlete. 1. All student-athletes are required to turn in a Medical History form and Insurance Information. 2. All student-athletes are required to pass a Physical Examination on an annual basis. 3. The physical is to be completed before any equipment may be issued and before the studentathlete may begin practice. 4. The Team Physician will be the final authority regarding defects or limitations that will exclude a student-athlete from competition.

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Within the framework of the Athletic Training Facility Policy, these procedures have been developed for use by student-athletes: 1. Student-athletes must sign in for all treatments. 2. Shoes with cleats or spikes are not to be worn in the Athletic Training Facility or on the treatment tables and student-athletes must wear shorts, shirt & socks. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Equipment is not allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. Alcohol or chewing/smoking tobacco is not permitted in the Athletic Training Facility. Loud music is not allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. Vulgarity, sexism, harassment, horseplay, theft or the use of prescription/illegal drugs will not be tolerated. 7. Athletic Training Facility Hours are posted on the door of the Athletic Training Facility. 8. Treatment and rehabilitation will take place prior to practices and, as needed, on game days. Evaluations of injuries will take place at the time of the injury. 9. There is no lounging or food allowed in the Athletic Training Facility; it is not a social gathering

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place. 10. No one is late to practice because of the training room. Be on time for treatments! 11. Skipped rehab/modalities/treatments and/or partially finished rehab are treated just like a practice & will be handled by the team’s discipline policy. 12. The Athletic Training Facility is not a self-serve facility. All bandaging, first aid and treatment will be administered by the Athletic Training Staff. 13. Return all loaned items to the Athletic Training Facility. All non-returned items will be charged to the borrower. o Any member of the Athletic Training Staff who distributes the following materials will record them on the appropriate chart: crutches, splints/immobilizers, walking boot, coolers, or other equipment/items 4. Coaches •

Coaches are expected to observe the following guidelines: 1. All athletic injuries are to be directed to the Athletic Training Facility for the first evaluation. 2. No coach is to refer a student-athlete to student health services or a specialist unless serious injury occurs when Athletic Training Staff is not available. 3. The Athletic Training Staff will handle all athletic injuries without interference from the Coaching Staff. 4. When the student-athlete is injured, the Athletic Trainer will proceed to her/his aid as quickly as possible, evaluate the case and begin immediate care. The Head Coach will be informed of the student-athlete's availability for the remainder of the practice or game. 5. When the services of a specialist are required, the Athletic Training Staff and/or Team Physician will schedule the appointment. This will coordinate services and aid in insurance record keeping. 6. In case of emergency, the Athletic Training Staff will administer the necessary first aid until the ambulance service has arrived. Do not request removal of a student-athlete or attempt to move her/him if in doubt as to the student-athlete's condition. 7. It is recommended that members of the Coaching Staff refrain from discussing a studentathlete's injury in the presence of other student-athletes. 8. The Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer will determine the type and duration of therapy treatment. Coaches should not send a student-athlete to the Athletic Training Facility with instructions to get a specific treatment. 9. The rehabilitation of all injuries will be directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and supervised by the Team Physician or Team Orthopedic Specialist and the Certified Athletic Training Staff. 10. When school is not in session, it is the responsibility of the coach to make advance arrangements with the Head Athletic Trainer in order to have someone from the Athletic Training Staff cover practices and competitions.

5. Additional Information 1. Coaches’ Reports are available as desired and indicated by the Head Coach of each team. 2. All Athletic Training Staff will keep student-athlete medical/health information confidential. 3. No problem will be ignored or mishandled due to personal feelings of an Athletic Training Staff member toward a student-athlete. 4. The Athletic Training Facility is a health care facility and should remain clean at all times. 5. Equipment and treatment materials must be put away. 6. Anyone caught stealing anything from the Athletic Training Facility will lose all privileges to

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the Athletic Training Facility. 7. Pool usage - must shower first, have a lifeguard on duty, and follow pool rules. 2. CONCUSSION POLICY •

All MUW student–athletes must read the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and sign the attached student- athlete statement acknowledging that: 3. They have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 4. They accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions.

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All MUW Coaches (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Graduate Assistant Coaches) and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Personnel must read and sign the attached coaches statement acknowledging that they: 1. Have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 2. Will encourage their student-athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions 3. They accept the responsibility for referring any student-athlete to the MUW Medical Staff suspected of sustaining a concussion. 4. Have read and understand the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

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All MUW Medical Staff (Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers and Undergraduate Athletic Trainers) must read and sign the medical provider statement acknowledging that they: 1. Will provide student-athletes with the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and encourage their student- athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. 2. Have read, understand, and will follow the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

• The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the distribution, educational session, signing and collection of the necessary documents. These documents will be filed appropriately in the Athletic Training Facility. • The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the signing of the aforementioned documents on an annual basis for the medical personnel and coaches. • The Athletic Training Office will keep the signed documents, along with the MUW Concussion Policy, on file. A copy of the MUW Concussion Policy also will be distributed to each Coaching Staff. • The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate an annual meeting at the end of each academic year to review and update the Concussion Policy with the MUW Medical Staff. Any changes to the policy will be effective August 1 of that year. •

The Plan

Mississippi University for Women Concussion Management Protocol Concussions and other brain injuries can be serious and potentially life-threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries also can have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. In an effort to combat this injury the following concussion management protocol will be used

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for MUW student-athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, and vision may occur. It is important to recognize that many sport-related concussions do not result in loss of consciousness and all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously. Coaches and fellow teammates can be helpful in identifying those who may potentially have a concussion because a concussed student-athlete may not be aware of their condition or potentially be trying to hide the injury to stay in the game or practice 1. The process will begin with pre-season baseline testing. Every new (first year or transfer) student-athlete in the sports of baseball, basketball (men and women), football, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field (pole vaulters and high jumpers), and volleyball must receive a pre-season baseline assessment for concussion which involves Impact Testing. a. The respective team’s Athletic Trainer will conduct the following assessment for all new athletes: Impact Testing b. The respective team’s Athletic Trainer also will provide the educational material to all athletes on their respective teams and will acquire appropriate signatures on specific documentation. 2. Student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion will be evaluated by the team’s Athletic Trainer using the Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC). a. Should the Team Physician not be present, the Athletic Trainer will notify the Team Physician to develop an evaluation and a treatment plan. b. If able, an assessment of symptoms will be performed at the time of injury and then serially thereafter (i.e. 2-3 hours’ post-injury, 24 hours, 48 hours, etc.). The presence or absence of symptoms will dictate additional testing. 3. Any student-athlete diagnosed with symptoms of a concussion will not return to activity for the remainder of the day. Medical clearance will be determined by the Team Physician and or the combination of the Team Physician and Athletic Trainer involved. 4. The Team Athletic Trainer will administer the Impact Testing when they deem the studentathlete capable of taking the test. These test results will be given to the Team Physician after results are received. •

Concussion Assessment

NO STUDENT-ATHLETE SUSPECTED OF HAVING A CONCUSSION IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY THE SAME DAY, AND NO STUDENT-ATHLETE IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY WHILE SYMPTOMATIC FOLLOWING A SUSPECTED CONCUSSION. 1.

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Baseline Testing: performed on each student-athlete upon entering as a first year student, transfer, or for those student-athletes sustaining a concussion the previous season (reestablish a baseline). Time of Injury: clinical evaluation, GSC, and appropriate referral if needed; each studentathlete will receive a Head Injury Information Card that they can take with them. 1-3 hours’ post-injury: if available reevaluate, GSC and appropriate referral if needed. Next day: reevaluate, GSC. Follow-up evaluations daily to track signs and symptoms. Administer Impact Testing: when Athletic Trainer and or Team Physician deems necessary. Once the athlete becomes asymptomatic: a. The student-athlete must be asymptomatic for 24 hours before any exertional activity will take place.

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5 Step Graduated Exertional Return to Play Protocol

The protocol allows for a gradual increase in volume and intensity during the return to play process. The student- athlete is monitored for any concussion-like signs/symptoms during and after each exertional activity. The student- athlete will be reassessed prior to each step when it takes place. The following steps are not ALL to be performed on the same day. In some situations, steps 1,2, or 3 may be completed on the same day, but usually will take place over a couple of days. The step process will be determined by each team’s respective Athletic Trainer. The activities in each step will be sport specific as deemed by each Athletic Trainer and with consultation of the Team Physician. • Step 1: 10-20-minute stationary bike ride (low intensity); monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 2: Interval bike ride: sprinting and recovery periods; Athletic Trainer may add other activities (i.e. squats, pushups, sit-ups, etc.). monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 3: Running activities (short sprints); plyometric activities as well as sport specific activities as deemed by Athletic Trainer; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 4: Limited, controlled return to full-contact practice; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 5: Return to Full participation in a practice. No student-athlete will return to full activity or competition until asymptomatic in limited, controlled, and full –contact activities, and cleared by Team Physician. These activities also include weight training as well as activity courses.

3. HEALTH CENTER Ambulatory care and health education are goals of the Campus Health Center. All students are eligible to use the Health Center. No fee is charged for routine visits though there is a nominal charge for medications, supplies and complete physical exams. The Health Center is administered by the Dean of the College of Nursing and Speech Language Pathology, and it is staffed by nurse practitioners who are faculty members in the College of Nursing. The Nurse Practitioners are doctoral prepared registered nurses who in their expanded role are licensed to diagnose and treat many common conditions. The protocols for treatment are developed in conjunction with the Mississippi Board of Nursing and a collaborating physician. The Health Center is located in the Eckford Building. The hours of operation for the Health Center are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Monday-Friday), closing one hour for lunch each day. The center is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and during regularly scheduled student holidays. The Nurse Practitioner is available four to five days per week from 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. At times, it may be necessary to stop accepting patients prior to 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. due to an elevated patient load. Student health insurance may be obtained through a commercial carrier. Information and pamphlets may be obtained in the Health Center. For more information, call (662)329-7289.

Student-Athletes are required to notify a member of the athletic training staff before visiting the Health Center on campus, hospital, or any walk in medical clinic. 4. INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES A. All student-athletes are required to have primary insurance. Student athletes have the opportunity to be covered under MUW Excess Insurance, which is a secondary policy that allows for medical benefits otherwise not covered under a primary insurance plan. In order to be eligible for this

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secondary pol- icy, the injury or accident must have been a direct result of participating in MUW Athletics. Student-athletes that do not have primary insurance will be required to purchase the school provided athletic injury policy. The Athletic Department does not cover this expense. For primary insurance policies, the minimum deductible is set at $2,500. Any individual deductibles higher ($2,501 or more) will be required to purchase the school provided primary athletic injury policy B. Following an injury: 1. The injury must be reported within 24 hours of its occurrence and the Athletic Trainer must fill out the proper Athletics Injury/Incident Report Claim Form 2. The student-athlete will then need to fill out and sign and date the claim form completely (including sections filled out by parents if the student athlete is younger than age 18) 3. The form is then sent directly to all necessary parties for processing 4. The Explanation of Benefits form (EOB) that the primary insurance company sends to the student or doctor should then be forwarded to Sterling Risk for processing along with copies of all bills. The original claim form is kept in the student-athlete’s individual file in the Sports Medicine Office Note: The duties regarding submission of these bills rests with the injured student. The sports medicine department will aid if needed. Prior to the official start and following the official conclusion of supervised team practice and/or competition students ARE NOT covered by MUW Athletic Insurance. Therefore, students will be responsible for their own health care for the treatment of injuries that occur outside the official, approved athletic season and outside of official, supervised athletic activities. For any questions or problems, contact the Sports Medicine Department. 5. DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING 18.4.1.5 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class, as set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3.1 , shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition in accordance with the ineligibility provisions in this bylaw. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14 for any NCAA drug test administered on or after 8/1/14, 6/19/14, 9/26/16) The NCAA bans the following drug classes: 1. Stimulants. 2. Anabolic agents. 3. Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). 4. Diuretics and masking agents. 5. Narcotics. 6. Cannabinoids. 7. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. 8. Hormone and metabolic modulators. 9. Beta-2 agonists. Note: Any substance chemically/pharmacologically related to any of the classes listed above and with no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (e.g., drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary use) is also banned. All drugs within the banned-drug class shall be considered to be banned regardless of whether they have been specifically identified. Examples of substances under each class can be found at ncaa.org/drug testing. There is no complete list of banned substances.

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Substances and Methods Subject to Restrictions: 1. Blood and gene doping. 2. Local anesthetics (permitted under some conditions). 3. Manipulation of urine samples. 4. Tampering of urine samples. 5. Beta-2 agonists (permitted only by inhalation with prescription). NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements: Before using any nutritional/dietary supplement product, a student-athlete should review the product and its label with the appropriate athletics department and/or medical staff. 1. Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label. 2. Nutritional/dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well-regulated and may cause a positive drug test. 3. Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility using nutritional/dietary supplements. 4. Any product containing a nutritional/dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk. As part of its responsibility to provide education about banned substances, athletics department staff should consider providing information about supplement use and the importance of to having nutritional/dietary products evaluate by qualified staff members before consuming. The NCAA has identified Drug Free Sport AXIS™ (AXIS) as the service designated to facilitate student-athlete and institutional review of label ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements. Contact AXIS at 816-474-7321 or dfsaxis.com (password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3). A list of banned substances is provided in your initial NCAA paperwork - please note that this list does not include all drugs which are also banned.

Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in Each Drug Class THERE IS NO COMPLETE LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES. DO NOT RELY ON THIS LIST AS EXHAUSTIVE OR TO CONFIRM OR RULE OUT ANY LABEL INGREDIENT THAT MAY CONTAIN A POTENTIAL BANNED SUBSTANCE. Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics and/or medical staff before using any substance. DRUG CLASSES

Stimulants

SOME EXAMPLES OF SUBSTANCES IN EACH CLASS Amphetamine (Adderall), Caffeine (Guarana), Cocaine, Dimethylbutylamine (DMBA; AMP), Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA; Octodrine), Ephedrine, Heptaminol, Hordenine, Methamphetamine, Methylhexanamine (DMAA; Forthane), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Mephedrone (bath salts), Modafinil, Octopamine, Phenethylamines (PEAs), Phentermine, Synephrine (bitter orange). Exceptions: Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine are not banned. 32

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Androstenedione, Boldenone, Clenbuterol, Clostebol, DHCMT (Oral Turinabol), DHEA (7-Keto), Drostanolone, Epitrenbolone, Etiocholanolone, Methandienone, Methasterone, Nandrolone (19nortestosterone), Norandrostenedione, Oxandrolone, SARMS [Ligandrol (LGD-4033); Ostarine; RAD140; S-23], Stanozolol, Stenbolone, Testosterone, Trenbolone.

Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle Alcohol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Pindolol, Propranolol, Timolol. only) Bumetanide, Spironolactone (Canrenone), Chlorothiazide, Furosemide, Diuretics and Masking Hydrochlorothiazide, Probenecid, Triamterene, Trichlormethiazide. Agents Exceptions: Finasteride is not banned. Buprenorphine, Dextromoramide, Diamorphine (heroin), Fentanyl, and its Narcotics derivatives, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Nicomorphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, Pethidine. Marijuana, Synthetic cannabinoids (Spice; K2; JWH-018; JWH-073), Cannabinoids Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, Delta-8). Growth hormone (hGH), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Peptide Hormones, Erythropoietin (EPO), IGF-1 (colostrum; deer antler velvet), Ibutamoren growth factors, related (MK-677). substances and mimetics Exceptions: Insulin, Synthroid and Forteo are not banned. Anti-Estrogen (Fulvestrant), Aromatase Inhibitors [Anastrozole Hormone and Metabolic (Arimidex); ATD (androstatrienedione); Formestane; Letrozole], PPAR-d Modulators [GW1516 (Cardarine); GW0742], SERMS [Clomiphene (Clomid); Raloxifene (Evista); Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)]. Bambuterol, Formoterol, Higenamine, Norcoclaurine, Salbutamol, Beta-2 Agonists Salmeterol.

Any substance that is chemically/pharmacologically related to one of the above drug classes, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned. Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements can be obtained by contacting AXIS at 816-474-7321 or dfsaxis.com (password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3). NCAA bylaw 31.2.3, Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. See Bylaw 18.4.1.5 for the details related to ineligibility for use of banned drugs. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 10/18/04 effective 8/1/05, 6/3/05, 6/9/05, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 9/26/16) 31.2.3.1.2 Positive Drug Test -- Non-NCAA Athletics Organization. A student-athlete under a drug-testing suspension from a national or international sports governing body that has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code shall not participate in NCAA intercollegiate competition for the duration of the

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suspension. (Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05)

**In addition, the MUW Athletic Department has decided to adopt a proactive approach to the NCAA drug- testing program. Effective immediately, MUW will perform unannounced, random institutional drug testing of all student-athletes year-round. MUW has chosen The National Center for Drug Free Sport as the Third-Party Administrator of their Drug Education and Testing Program in addition to serving as the official administrator for the NCAA. A studentathlete is considered to be acting as a representative of MUW Athletics during any time the student-athlete is a team member. This includes the entire academic year plus the summer session if the team is training or the student is attending summer classes. It should be noted that this period, of course, includes any in-season trips or travel away from campus and also includes the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances while the individual is not involved in activities specific to the team and whether or not the student is of legal drinking age. Disciplinary penalties for violation of University and departmental policies will be dealt with on a caseby-case basis but can include suspension, cancellation and/or reduction of athletic aid or dismissal. If you have any questions regarding this, contact the Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainers, or your coach. Pregnancy Referral and Management Guidelines The Mississippi University for Women athletic department has as its primary concern for the health and welfare of the student-athlete and the unborn child. Therefore, the student-athlete is required to inform the Athletic Training staff at the earliest known date of pregnancy. Medical Costs Medical Costs for the coverage of gynecological or obstetrics care, including pregnancy, are not covered by the Mississippi University for Women. Resources and Chain of Command A. If a student-athlete indicates to any athletics department staff member that she may be pregnant, the Head Athletic Trainer is notified and the following procedures will take place: 1. The athlete will be removed from practice/competition and immediately referred to an OB/GYN physician of their choosing for physical examination. 2. Following the OB/GYN examination and testing, the athlete will provide the Mississippi University for Women athletic training staff copies of all doctors notes and laboratory tests results concerning her pregnancy status. Information submitted will be used by the team physician when determining the safety of continued participation in athletic competition. B. If pregnancy is confirmed through laboratory testing, the following procedures will take place: 1. The following athletics department staff members will be informed that there is a change in the athlete’s medical clearance status and why: a. Team Physician b. Head Athletic Trainer c. Sport Athletic Trainer d. Athletic Director f. Head Coach 2. Information regarding pregnancy will not be disclosed to individuals without an Authorization to Disclose Medical Information form signed by the student- athlete. C. The student –athlete must provide the athletic training staff copies of all doctor’s notes, etc. which indicate whether or not continued participation in athletic is advised. A letter from the OB/GYN clearly outlining safe parameters for continued participation on doctor’s letterhead is also required. 1. The team physician will review all available information and make a decision regarding the continued participation of the student-athlete in intercollegiate activity. This decision is final and the student-athlete is required to abide by the physician’s recommendations.

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a. If it is determined that the student-athlete is permitted to continue activity, she will still be required to do the following: a. Attend regular follow-up examinations with OB/GYN once a month (or as often as the OB/GYN determines it is necessary) to re-assess her health status. b. Provide the athletic training staff with copies of all lab results, doctor’s notes and office notes concerning the athlete’s medical fitness to continue participation. The athlete must understand this is a continual process that will be examined throughout the course of each visit to determine the athlete’s activity level. Counseling It may be necessary for the pregnant student-athlete to receive emotional support or care from a counselor or psychologist as well. If the student-athlete desires or the OB/GYN and or athletic training staff feel it is necessary, counseling may be sought on campus through Mississippi University for Women student services department.

VI. TEAM TRAVEL PROCEDURES REPRESENTING MUW AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE IS BOTH AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE. STUDENT- ATHLETES TRAVELING AS PART OF A MUW SPONSORED EVENT MUST CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER. Student-athletes must adhere to Athletic Department travel policy or be subject to disciplinary action and/or potential expulsion from the team. ➢ CURFEW - will be set and administered by coaches. No curfew is to be later than 12 midnight. o Under no circumstance are the student-athletes to be out of the hotel after curfew or out of their own assigned room after curfew. Curfew will be strictly enforced; and any studentathlete breaking curfew is subject to consequences. ➢ While on away trips, YOU MUST ALWAYS stay and travel with the official team party. Exceptions may be granted only with prior permission of the coaching staff and the Director of Athletics. ➢ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to leave the hotel unless you have prior approval from the coaches. ➢ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is a student-athlete, while on a trip with a MUW Athletic team, allowed to be in a bar, nightclub, or any other establishment that is geared for “adult entertainment.” ➢ NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED IN YOUR HOTEL ROOM AT ANY TIME. This includes family members. ➢ YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to meet with visitors anywhere in the hotel unless you have direct authorization from your head coach. Even then, they are not allowed in your room. This includes family members. ➢ YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to be in anyone else’s room unless you are meeting with a coach, Athletic Trainer or another team member. Again, if it is after curfew, you must be in your own assigned room. Under no circumstance are you allowed to be in another person’s room at all during your stay. The only exception, you may enter your parent or guardian’s room with prior approval from your coach.

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➢ DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO USE WHILE ON AWAY TRIPS ARE NOT PERMITTED. NO EXCEPTIONS! ➢ YOU ARE EXPECTED to act in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner at all times. Be extra cognizant in public places such as restaurants, planes, buses and hotels. You are representing MUW; your image, manner and appearance are extremely important. ➢ THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND/OR HEADPHONES is not permitted in restaurants or while walking through airports. ➢ VANS, BUSES, AND HOTEL ROOMS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Any vandalism or damage will be the responsibility of the student-athlete. ➢ TRAVEL POLICY FOR TEAM ATTIRE: All members of the MUW Athletic Department will dress and con- duct themselves in a professional manner. Student-athletes must adhere to Athletic Department travel policy or be subject to disciplinary action and/or potential expulsion from the team. Flip flops, sandals, and all open-toed shoes are not permitted. Hoods from jackets, sweatshirts, and like apparel are not to be worn in public areas. ➢ COACH’S DISCRETION: Everyone must be in the same attire, looking and acting as one. Also, if team is traveling straight to an event or practice they can be equipped in game and or practice uniforms.

VII. STUDENT-ATHLETE RECRUITING HOST POLICY In an effort to develop a comprehensive recruiting process to assist in the growth of the athletic teams, current student- athletes may be asked to assist a coach in the recruitment of a potential student-athlete during an official recruiting visit. The Athletic Department’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance oversees the official visit process and ensures that the following NCAA regulations for student hosts are followed: The institution may provide the following to a student-host entertaining a prospect: 1. A maximum of $30 for each day of the visit to cover all costs of entertaining the prospect (and the prospect’s parents, legal guardians or spouse), excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletic events. These funds may not be used for the purchase of souvenirs such as T-shirts or other institutional mementos. It is permissible to provide the student host with an additional $15 per day for each additional prospect the host entertains. All entertainment must take place within 30 miles of campus. 2. A complimentary admission to a campus athletics event; provided the ticket is utilized to accompany a prospect to that event during the prospect’s official visit. 3. At the conclusion of the campus visit for a prospect, the student host must fill out the appropriate Student Host Expense Report. The host must provide receipts and/or documentation as to how monies were spent and activities in which the prospect was involved. A. MULTIPLE HOSTS ➢ If several students host a prospect, the institution shall provide only one student host entertainment money to cover the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the prospect and the host. The other students shall pay for their own entertainment. B. USE OF AUTOMOBILE ➢ The institution or representatives of its athletics interests shall not provide an automobile

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for use by the prospect or the student host. C. STUDENT HOST RECRUITING GUIDELINES Student hosts serve as representatives of the team. The reputation of the team, the Athletic Department and MUW are at stake. Each student host is required to sign a statement of understanding of the rules that follow. Any violation of those rules is subject to discipline under the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. 1. Prospective student-athletes (PSAs) will have a curfew of 12 midnight unless participating in activities supervised by the coaching staff. The host is responsible for the PSA during the entire visit. The safety and welfare of the PSA, including food, sleeping arrangements, and social contacts, are of utmost importance. If a problem arises with the PSA, contact your coaching staff immediately. 2. Underage drinking (below 21) is illegal in the State of Mississippi. A PSA, regardless of age, must be aware that alcohol use will not be tolerated while on an official visit. Consumption of alcohol in the residence halls is not permitted at any time. 3. Mississippi University for Women will not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct. 4. The host and coaching staff shall discuss and plan an itinerary for the visit. Activities should be academic, recreational, and social in nature to provide the recruit with a view of typical student life at MUW. Team activities and attendance at University social events and athletic contests are encouraged. 5. PSAs and student hosts may be provided up to $30.00 per day for entertainment expenses. It is the host’s responsibility to handle the money. At no time may cash be given to a PSA. The money is not to be used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 6. The student host must ensure that the prospective student-athlete does not have contact with representatives of the University’s athletic interests (“boosters”) during the visit. 7. The student host must ensure that the PSA does not visit any bar(s) and/or Adult Entertainment facilities during their campus visit.

VIII. SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS 1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Student-athletes receiving academic scholarships must maintain the minimum G.P.A. requirements associated with their particular scholarship. In the event that the student-athlete loses their academic scholarship, it is NOT the responsibility of the Athletic Department to cover the amount of the award. 2. OUTSIDE GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS Any student-athlete receiving an outside grant or scholarship must notify the Athletic Department in advance to ensure that it is permissible to accept the grant/scholarship.

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MISCONDUCT

The department may dismiss a student-athlete from further participation, who is found to have engaged in misconduct. 1. HEARING OPPORTUNITY REQUIRED

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➢ The institution’s regular financial aid authority shall notify the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive calendar days from the date the student-athlete has been notified of the decision to reduce or cancel aid during the period of the award or the reduction or nonrenewable of aid for the following academic year, of the opportunity for a hearing when institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability is reduced or canceled during the period of the award, or not renewed. ➢ The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution’s established policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing, including the deadline by which a student-athlete must request the hearing. ➢ The institution shall conduct the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a student-athlete’s request for the hearing and shall not delegate the responsibility for conducting the hearing to the university’s athletics department or its faculty athletics committee. 2. OUTSIDE COMPETITION OR MEMBERSHIP ON A NON-MUW TEAM ➢ Athletes may not compete on outside teams or as individuals in their sports during the season of competition at MUW. ➢ Athletes intending to compete on outside teams while out of season MUST inform their coach and the MUW Compliance office. BASKETBALLSTUDENT-ATHLETES must have written permission from the Athletic Director prior to participating in an approved league.

WIN EVERY DAY IN COMMUNITY X.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group of student-athletes who are committed to generating a voice for the student-athletes within the MUW community. We are dedicated to promoting a positive student-athlete image and encouraging athletic support in our school. SAAC acts as a mediator between student-athletes and athletic administration, builds a sense of community service within the athletic department, and organizes events for athletes. Mission: • • •

To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes. Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics. Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student-athletes in their college experience. o Encourage student-athletes to enrich the experience of being a student-athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development. o Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. ▪ Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration and the Athletic Director. ▪ Encourage the student-athletes to increase public relations and work with the campus in their endeavors to increase community support. ▪ Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

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Article I: •

This organization shall be known as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Article II: •

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All committee members must be NCAA, conference, and institutionally eligible both academically and athletically and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, board members must be a participating member of their respective sport. All Advisory Committee members will be elected by their team, one upperclassman and one lowerclassman from each team, there will be no more than two (2) representatives, exclusive of officers of the board, for each team serving each academic year.

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The officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. These elected officials will be known as the executive board. A majority vote by the upperclassman Advisory Committee members will be used as the selection process for officers. o Election of the president will be held at the last Advisory Committee meeting of the academic year, the other officers will be elected at the first meeting of the Fall Semester.

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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility. President: Shall preside over all advisory board meetings. Vice President: Shall act in the absence of the President and shall Chair the Constitution and By-laws committees. Secretary: Shall be responsible for taking active minutes at each meeting and responsible for organizing committees. Treasurer: Shall be responsible for working with the Athletic Director to establish an annual budget and expenditure of funds. Also responsible for receipt/deposit of all fund-raising money.

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Meetings will be scheduled for once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting. o Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse, and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Practice is not a valid excuse for absence. o The president may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot if the secretary is not present at a meeting.

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The procedure for voting will be a majority of the Advisory Committee members present at a meeting. The president has no voting power, except in the case of a tie, the president will cast the deciding vote. Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will vote on the By-laws of the Constitution. Ratification will be a majority vote of the board members present.

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A quorum shall occur if half of the advisory board members are present at the meeting. o Regularly scheduled Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings will be "open" meetings, unless otherwise stated with appropriate notice and reason. o The executive board (the elected officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) has the power to rule on behalf of the advisory board when necessary. o The meetings of the executive board will be "closed" meetings. The executive board may open the meeting by invitation.

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Any and all fund-raising activities will follow athletic fund-raising procedures and must be granted written approval by the athletic director. No expenses shall be made without approval of the advisory board's advisor, the treasurer, and the athletic director.

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All amendments must be passed by two-thirds vote of the Advisory Committee. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, or designee, will be the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

For more information on Owls S.A.A.C, please email athletics@muw.edu. Committee Goals: • Engage in community service projects • Participate in the division-wide fundraising Special Olympics campaign • Build a sense of community within each athletic team • Develop true student-athlete leaders Listed below are events which SAAC will participate in and/or coordinate: ➢ Special Olympics – The Division III charity of choice ➢ Student-Athlete Day- SAAC members organized and coordinated the annual “Battle of the Classes” event for Student-Athlete Day in the spring. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and two athletics staff teams competed in various competitive games. ➢ Team Themes Day (Scare the Seniors Away) – For the Men’s Soccer Senior Game teams dressed in costumes with themes that resembled Ooompa Loompas, Video Game Characters, GI Jane and Mimes to name a few. ➢ ‘Sports Gift’ Equipment Drive – Members conduct an equipment drive for “Sports Gift,’ an organization that provides sports equipment for underprivileged children throughout the region and world. ➢ Night Out on the Owls – Local parents are given the opportunity to have a “Night Out” as studentathletes and staff provided snacks and fun activities for their children. Winter Bingo, board games, arts and crafts, bowling, and an obstacle course are among the activities the kids participate in. The evening is capped with an appearance by Ody Owl. ➢ Sportsmanship/Game Environment Initiative – Members implement several new initiatives such

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as creating themes for games (i.e. Bleed Blue), introducing a student section known as “The Owls Nest” and designing “Athletes Supporting Athletes” shirts that promote the NCAA’s Respect Campaign. ➢ Leadership/Professional Development Opportunities: • NCAA Career in Sports Forum • NCAA Super Regional Conferences • Conference SAAC Meetings/Activities/Programs • DIII National SAAC During the SAAC Meetings: Meetings schedule will be set upon the start of the academic year. In general, meetings have been held on Monday nights at 6:30 pm.. During these meetings many issues regarding the school, teams, coaches, team problems, solutions, fundraising and community service ideas are discussed. Student-athletes from all teams are represented to build cohesion within the department and the campus. For more information regarding SAAC, contact SAAC Advisor Halee Hensley at 662-329-6585.

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WIN EVERY DAY IN LIFE XI. LIFE SKILLS MUW has an interest in the development of the student-athlete not only as an athlete, but also as a well-rounded human being. To that end, the MUW Athletic Program has developed a Life Skills Program to prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing fields. The program is designed to provide student-athletes with the education, experiences and tools necessary to help them understand the importance of making a meaningful contribution to their communities. The program focuses on five areas critical to each student-athlete’s growth: academics, athletics, personal development, career development, and service to others. Through seminars/workshops, speakers, videos and other professionally developed materials and personal interaction with a caring athletic staff, each student-athlete has the opportunity to secure skills necessary to succeed on and off the playing field.

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SPORTSMANSHIP

The entire community – the President, Faculty Athletic Representative, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Administrators, Coaches, Faculty, Staff, Students, etc - are dedicated to a positive, competitive environment where good sportsmanship is continually expected and promoted. Vital elements of an intercollegiate athletic program is to serve as a model for fans, spectators, students, community members and others regarding respectful and sportsmanlike behavior in athletic settings. Owls Athletics expects all spectators, team members and institutional representatives to treat opponents and officials with respect. Trash talking, baiting, taunting, vulgar, sexist, racial or profane language, celebrations that humiliate opponents, intimidating actions, fighting or attempts to injure, or any other malicious or violent conduct that is directed at spectators, officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and may be penalized by contest or campus officials and/or the conference. The W has the responsibility to provide safe venues for all contests that are hosted and are expected to provide adequate supervision and security so that student-athletes, coaches, spectators and others can enjoy the event. The W and its staff do not wish to take away the fun and enthusiasm that accompany athletic contests and exciting plays. However, negative, unruly and dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in removal from a competition site. We encourage sportsmanship and hope spectators and others will demonstrate respect and will cheer for their favorite team and not against any team or individual.

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XIII.

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall conduct themselves with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the institution, and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports (per NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1). ➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall be held accountable for all policies and procedures covered in the NCAA III Manual, appropriate conference manuals, University Handbook and Community Standards and the Student-Athlete Handbook. ➢ Each team is responsible for developing any additional more restrictive policies they deem necessary. Such |policies must be approved by the Director of Athletics and placed on file. Any violations of individual team policies and the adjudication must be reported to the team’s program administrator and the Director of Athletics. ➢ The MUW Athletics Compliance Committee will be responsible for reviewing disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2. ➢ All appeals for cases stated in the above must be made by the student-athlete within a 72-hour period after the penalty has been handed down and proper notification made to the student-athlete. This code of conduct applies for the entire time that a student-athlete is enrolled at MUW, inclusive of academic and non-academic periods. ➢ All disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2 will be reported to the Dean of Students for review. Further sanctions may be imposed based on the student-athlete’s disciplinary record and MUW’s Drug Education and Testing Program. 1. PENALTY Individuals that do not follow the Athletic Department’s Code of Conduct will face: possible suspension and dismissal from team with review by the Compliance Committee and the Director of Athletics. Such penalties will not conflict with or set aside regulations pre-scribed by the NCAA Manual, appropriate conference manuals and University Community Standards. 2. ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE USE POLICY The W Athletic Department has adopted the following standards governing the conduct of MUW student-athletes with respect to alcohol and substance use. These standards have been developed by academic administrators, and college administrators to ensure compliance with the University’s alcohol and substance policy and Mississippi State Laws. ➢ The Athletic Department does not condone the illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol or illicit drugs under any circumstances. Each year the department will attempt to sponsor seminars designed to create awareness regarding the social, physiological and psychological consequences of excessive drinking in an effort to assist students in making responsible and informed decisions about the serving and consumption of alcohol. These seminars are mandatory for all student-athletes. ➢ Student-athletes are advised that the legal drinking age in the state of Mississippi is 21 years of age. Even students who are of legal drinking age must abide by the University’s and Athletic Department's rules and regulations. MUW is a dry campus and alcohol use is not permitted at any time. ➢ All MUW residence halls are substance free. Students are not permitted to drink alcohol or use illegal substances in or around the premises of the residence halls (including the parking lots).

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➢ Student athletes residing in housing off campus must refrain from engaging in activities that will negatively affect themselves or the University. If the Department of Athletics becomes aware of an incident in off campus housing, where student athletes were served alcohol or present when alcohol was consumed, the student athlete will be in violation, regardless of age. ➢ All student-athletes are prohibited from the consumption of, or being under the influence of illegal substances or alcoholic beverages in connection with any team function. A team function for purposes of this policy includes, but is not limited to the following: a) Representing MUW in any intercollegiate athletic event. This includes travel to and from the event, as well as, in restaurants and hotels. b) At any time in public while representing the team or the University (ex. summer camps, fund raising events, golf outings, recruiting activities, community service, etc.). c) At any athletic department function. ➢ The following acts are also prohibited and will lead to sanctions by the athletic department: a) Possessing or consuming alcohol if under the age of 21, b) Possessing or consuming illegal drugs, c) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, d) Misrepresenting one's age for the purpose of purchasing alcohol, e) Purchasing, furnishing or serving alcohol or illegal substances to or for an underage person, and / or f) Being dangerously intoxicated to the point where state law mandates being taken into custody. ➢ Substance abuse violations are cumulative and carry over from year to year and throughout the period of time the student remains at the college. The VP of Student Affairs will make the final decision on Residence Hall violations. NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE STATEMENT AND DRUG CONSENT FORMS: Each academic year the NCAA requires every student-athlete to sign two statements in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA student-athlete statement has two parts: a statement concerning eligibility and the Buckley Amendment Consent. Signing the statement concerning eligibility affirms that to the best of a student-athlete's knowledge they are eligible to compete in intercollegiate competition. Signing the Buckley Amendment Consent certifies agreement to disclose educational records. By signing the Drug Testing Consent form, each athlete confirms that they are aware of the NCAA drug-testing rules. These forms must be completed prior to athletes being declared eligible for competition. 3. TOBACCO The Mississippi University for Women campus is a tobacco free campus. Therefore, the use of tobacco or tobacco products is not permitted by participants, coaches, cheerleaders, athletic trainers, game administrators, or officials in the playing areas during all MUW sanctioned competition and practices for such competitions. MUW’s coaching staff and administrative staff shall enforce this policy. 4. HAZING The Owls Athletic Department seeks to promote a safe environment where student-athletes may participate in activities and organizations (both athletically and non-athletically related) without compromising their health, safety or welfare. It is, therefore, the department's policy that hazing is prohibited. The impact of hazing activities can result in irrevocable harm to its victims, their families and the college community. Prevention of hazing is the responsibility of every member of the Owls Athletics’ community. Each team, as well as each individual, must accept the personal obligation to uphold the basic community values of being just, civil and respectful of the rights of others.

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A. Definition of Hazing ➢ Any act committed against someone joining or becoming a member or maintaining membership in any organization that is humiliating, intimidating or demeaning, or endangers the health and safety of the | person. ➢ Hazing includes active or passive participation in such acts and occurs regardless of the willingness to participate in the activities! Hazing creates an environment/climate in which dignity and respect are absent. ➢ Hazing activities include, but are not limited to the following activities: whipping, beating, padding, branding, calisthenics, running, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs or any other substances, sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, nudity or coerced sexual activity. Student-athletes are expected to report incidents of hazing to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or a member of the senior staff. B.

Failure to Adhere to These Policies May Lead to The Following: ➢ Immediate suspension from all athletically related activities. ➢ Student(s) in violation of the University Hazing Policy are subject to possible loss of institutional aid and possible expulsion from program and institution. ➢ Final action will be determined after an Athletic Department and University review.

5. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Owls Athletics does not have a separate or supplemental policy on sexual harassment. Information available to studentathletes, as it is available to all students, can be found in the Student Handbook. 6. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Mississippi University for Women is committed to its diversity and inclusion of its student-athletes, athletics administrators and staff, which is a point of pride and a hallmark of the institution. The framework for our commitment to diversity sits within our active prohibition of discrimination in our educational policies, employment, campus services and activities on the basis of age, class, creed, disability, educational background, gender expression, gender identity, geographical location, income, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, work experiences, and all classifications protected by law. 7. FACEBOOK, TWITTER, VINE, SNAP CHAT, INSTAGRAM AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA Representing MUW as a student-athlete is both an honor and a privilege. Therefore, an athlete's conduct and appearance on these sites should always reflect the University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner. Illegal activities, misconduct or poor representation on these sites could lead to disciplinary actions by the Athletic Department. It is important to understand that these websites are malleable and create as many obligations as they do opportunities for expression. When using these sites it is important that you think about not only your marketability today as a studentathlete within your college social circle, but you should also think about where you might want to be in 5 or 10 years when posting an "identity" on the Internet. Remember, just because it is a new technology does not absolve you of the responsibility to use it in responsible and appropriate ways - including taking into account your obligations regarding proper conduct as a member of the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department.

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Tips to Protect your “Virtual Resume” ➢ Don’t post anything obnoxious or lewd, and don’t trash others. ➢ Unsportsmanlike, derogatory, demeaning, or threatening online content directed toward any

other individual or entity (such as derogatory, demeaning, or threatening toward another institution; taunting comments aimed at a student-athlete, coach, or team at another institution and derogatory comments based on race and/or gender identity). No posts should depict or encourage unacceptable, violent, or illegal activities (such as hazing, sexual harassment/assault, gambling, discrimination, fighting, vandalism, academic dishonesty, underage drinking, illegal drug use, etc.). ➢ Content online that would constitute a violation of conference and governing body rules (such as commenting publicly about a prospective student-athlete, providing information related to sports wagering activities, soliciting impermissible benefits). ➢ Think of your profile as your public relations tool. Use it to present your accomplishments and creativity, not to settle scores and/or attack others. ➢ Switch your Facebook or Twitter profile to “private.” ➢ Edit what friends write on your “wall.” You could be held accountable for their posts. ➢ Don’t write anything on someone else’s profile that could come back to haunt you. ➢ Avoid crazy e-mail addresses. People have been turned down for jobs because of their e-mail addresses. ➢ Google yourself regularly. 8. NCAA GAMBLING POLICY (Bylaw 10.3) The NCAA Membership adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics staff members or student-athletes to participate in sports wagering that involves a sport with an NCAA championship, on the collegiate or professional level. Participation in gambling, sports wagering, or bribery, even in the most minor fashion, will jeopardize your athletics career. A studentathlete who is involved in any sports wagering activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, shall be ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition for a minimum of one year. Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to participation of student-athletes, coaches, and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on the outcome of the competition. A student-athlete who is involved in sports wagering on the student-athlete's institution shall permanently lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. 9. RESIDENCE LIFE RULES AND REGULATIONS Please be aware that the Housing & Residence Life regulations apply to all students and that violations may lead to expulsion from the residence hall, as well as suspension from athletic competition. Also, please note that the Residence Life Office will notify the Director of Athletics and coach of any violations that occur in the dorms. Please refer to the MUW Student Handbook for policies and procedures pertaining to Residence Life.

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10. VIOLATION SANCTIONS DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LEVEL I, II or III SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT ANY TIME, IN ANY ORDER and IN THE AMOUNT: LEVEL I • Verbal and/or written reprimand from Head Coach (or designee) • Successful completion of alcohol/drug educational program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Additional sanctions may be implemented LEVEL II • Verbal and written reprimand from Head Coach (or designee) • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee), Head Coach and other designees which may include the Compliance Director, Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 4 business days of the violation. • Behavioral Contract to be issued and agreement signed. • Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center (if applicable) • Additional sessions as determined by the Counseling Center. • Successful completion of alcohol/drug educational program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Community Service requirement (as determined by Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee). • Owls Athletics Behavioral Contract to be signed off on by student, coach and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. • Suspension from competition and team activities for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation-depending of violation could be 25%, 50% or the entire year. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. • Additional sanctions as mandated by the NCAA, University, Department or team- which should include LEVEL III • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics (or designee), Head Coach and Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 2 business days of the violation. • Mandatory Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center that may include alcohol/substance abuse assessment (if applicable). • Successful completion of an alcohol/drug program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Community Service requirement as determined by Athletics (as determined by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee). • New Athletic Behavior Contract to be issued and signed off on by student, coach & Director of Athletics • Suspension from all athletic activities for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. • Additional sanctions as mandated by the NCAA, University, Department or team. • Immediate removal of athletic gear and a hold placed on the student account. • Recommendation from Athletics for Expulsion from Dorms (if residing in dorms). • Mandatory meeting with the VP of Student Affairs. • Expulsion from all intercollegiate athletic activities for the remainder of your career at The W and could be noted on all transfer verification reports.

NOTE: Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol/drug use for their respective teams. In such an event, student-athletes shall also comply with the rules of their particular team. Students who do not complete assigned sanctions/penalties in a timely and prescribed manner are subject to additional sanctions including probation and suspensions. Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol use for their respective teams. In such an event, student-athletes shall also comply with the rules of their particular team.

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XIV. GRIEVANCE POLICY - ATHLETICS The Department of Athletics strives to ensure that all student-athletes are treated fairly, with respect to all aspects of their student-athlete experience at Mississippi University for Women. To this end, student-athletes have available to them (policies and procedures in the Student-Athlete Handbook and the College’s Student Handbook) through which they may file an appeal or a grievance in those circumstances they believe such actions are warranted. Specifically, if a studentathlete believes that he or she has been treated unfairly or that a policy or procedure has been administered (by a coach or any other member of the Athletics Department) in a detrimental manner, the individual is encouraged to discuss the matter with a coach, sport supervisor, the senior woman administrator, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or the faculty athletic representative. PROCEDURES: Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Should a student-athlete choose to grieve the decision of being removed from representing an athletics team or organization, the student-athlete must request a meeting with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Refusal to Grant a Transfer Release For student-athletes who decide that they want to transfer from MUW to another institution, it is the students’ responsibility to first communicate their desire to transfer to the head coach and/or a member of the athletics administration. At this time, a release may or may not be granted. If the request is denied, the student-athlete may request a hearing with the Athletics Appeals Committee which includes the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/SWA, the Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance Director, Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Requests shall be made in writing, submitted to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation will inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive days from receipt of the student-athlete’s written request, that they, on request, shall be provided a hearing. The institution will conduct the hearing and provide a written response within 30 consecutive calendar days upon receipt of the appeal request. Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1.1 of the NCAA Division III Manual outlines the policies and procedures for Self-Release. A copy of the Self Release Form is available on the athletics website, in the main athletic department office and in the web address provided below: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_PermissiontoContactSelfRelease.pdf

XV. NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS POLICY Mississippi University for Women supports student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness from sources outside the University. In conjunction with State of Mississippi Executive Order and NCAA Policy, the Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics has developed specific policies to address name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities of student-athletes. A student-athlete’s failure to comply with this policy may result in penalties imposed by the NCAA and/or Mississippi University for Women that could impact the student-athlete’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. These guidelines apply to a student-athlete when they initially enroll as a full-time student or when they begin official practice at Mississippi University for Women, whichever occurs first. Name, Image and Likeness Defined: A name, image, and likeness activity includes any situation in which a studentathlete’s name, image, likeness, or personal appearance is used for promotional purposes by a non-institutional entity, including the individual student-athlete, a commercial entity, or a non-institutional nonprofit or charitable entity. While such activities may provide compensation for a student-athlete, those activities that do not provide compensation are also covered under this policy. Compensation Defined: Any form of payment, including, but not limited to, cash, gifts, in-kind items of value,

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discounts, social media compensation, payments for licensing or use of publicity rights, and payments for other intellectual or intangible property rights. Student-athletes’ use and monetization of their name, image and likeness may involve a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: • Traditional commercials or advertisements for products or services, • Student-athletes developing and promoting their own business • Personal appearances • Student-athletes running their own camps or clinics • Providing private lessons (and using their name or image to promote those lessons) • Sponsored social media posts • Autograph sessions Institutional Disclosure Requirements: Student-athletes are required to disclose contact information for all parties involved in the use of their name, image, and likeness, as well as any involved professional service providers. The student-athlete must also disclose compensation arrangements and the details of their relationship with involved parties. Student-athletes must disclose the proposed name, image, and likeness activities to the institution at least seven (7) days prior to committing to said activities. If arrangements and details of agreements to promote a commercial product or service are amended, the student-athlete must provide notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of the change. Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) will review all disclosures to confirm compliance with Institutional, NCAA, and State of Mississippi guidelines. A student-athlete that receives additional compensation outside of the disclosed NIL agreement could jeopardize his/her/your eligibility. Failure to disclose NIL Activity in advance could lead to violations of NCAA, institutional or State of Mississippi violations that would potentially impact eligibility. Institutional Restrictions: A student-athlete may not enter into an agreement with a third-party that conflicts with any existing sponsorship agreements. If the institution identifies a conflict between the student-athlete’s name, image, and likeness activities and an existing sponsorship agreement, the institution shall inform the scholar-athlete of such a conflict so the student-athlete can negotiate a revision of name, image, and likeness activities with the third-party. That revision is also subject to additional review and approval by the institution. Student-athletes may not enter an apparel contract that requires the student-athlete to display a sponsor’s apparel, or otherwise advertise for a sponsor, during official team activities if the provision conflicts with a provision of the student’s institution’s team contract. Student-athletes may not engage in name, image, and likeness activities while participating in required institutional activities or while representing the institution. Student-athletes will not be permitted to use colors, logos, or images, including institutional marks, which identify the institution in any name, image, or likeness activities. A student-athlete may state they are a student-athlete at Mississippi University for Women and list personal or athletic accolades. You may not imply, directly or indirectly, that Mississippi University for Women is endorsing your NIL Activities, or any products or services associated with your NIL Activities. Student-athletes may not use institutional facilities for any name, image, or likeness activities, except for use for teaching lessons or for a camp/clinic, provided the rental agreement is in line with that available to the general public or outside organization. While a student-athlete is permitted to engage in name, image, and likeness activities on the institution’s campus, all activities are subject to applicable University policies and procedures regarding third parties and commercial ventures. Student-athletes may not miss required educational obligations (e.g., class, exams, or scheduled tutor/mentor sessions) or required team activities for any name, image and likeness activities. A student-athlete’s involvement in name, image, and likeness activities will not relieve the scholar-athlete from the obligation to comply with all NCAA and institutional academic standards, requirements, regulations, or obligations; team rules of conduct or other applicable rules of conduct; standards or policies regarding participation in intercollegiate athletics; or disciplinary rules and standards generally applicable to Mississippi University for Women students. Prohibited Activities: Student-athletes may not receive compensation, which is conditioned or contingent on enrolling at, or continuing enrollment at any specific collegiate institution, or on any specific athletic performance or achievement. Student-athletes may not enter into agreements for use of their name, image, or likeness in any Prohibited Sponsorship Category. In the event that a student-athlete enters into agreement in a Prohibited Sponsorship Category, the student-

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athlete shall be required to terminate such agreement. A “Prohibited Sponsorship Category” is any sponsorship agreement in certain categories, with specific entities or with specific identified individuals that conflict with existing University contracts, University policies, or for any other reason determined in good faith by the University. Prohibited Sponsorship Categories include, but are not limited to: • Gambling or sports wagering, and vendors associated with gambling or sports wagering • Adult entertainment, and vendors associated with adult entertainment • Alcohol, and vendors associated with alcohol products • Tobacco, and vendors associated with tobacco products • Marijuana, and vendors associated with marijuana products • Products or services that are illegal • Substances that are on the NCAA Banned Substance List • Activities which are, in Mississippi University for Women’s sole judgment, misleading, offensive, or in violation of a statute, law, ordinance, NCAA bylaw or any College contract obligation • Activities that adversely affect the University’s reputation • Activities that endorse businesses or brands that are engaged in activities inconsistent with the University’s mission • Activities that ridicule, exploit, or demean persons based on their age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, race, religion, sex, or gender. Mississippi University for Women reserves the right to restrict other categories of companies, brands or types of contracts that are similar to the above industries. Student-athletes may not sell or trade any equipment, apparel, or awards provided to them by the institution as part of any NIL activities. Student-athletes may not enter into an agreement for NIL activities unless the compensation to be paid the student- athlete is for work performed and is at a rate reflecting fair market value. Additional Guidance: International student-athletes should seek guidance regarding the impact of any NIL activity upon their visa status. Student-athletes should be aware that income from NIL activities would likely be considered taxable income. Student-athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional about the tax implications of any compensation they earn. Any income received by a student-athlete could impact that student-athlete’s eligibility for need-based financial aid.

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Name, Image, and Likeness Activity Reporting Form For: Action:

Due date:

Student-athletes who will be or have been compensated for the use of their names, images, and likenesses for promotional purposes. • To the extent required by state law and/or institutional policy, student-athletes should report information related to their name, image, and likeness activities. • Reported information should be kept on file in a manner consistent with state law and/or institutional policy. • The NCAA will continue its normal regulatory operations but will not monitor for compliance with state law/executive action. Seven days prior to any activity (i.e. selecting your agent, signing a contract or endorsement deal).

Describe the name, image, and likeness activity.

What are the terms of the agreement or transaction? When will the activity begin and end?

How will you be or how were you compensated for participating in the name, image, or likeness activity?

List all parties to the agreement or transaction, other individuals and entities, and professional service providers. Name of Person Entity or Role Contact Information

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I affirm, to the best of my knowledge: (initial each statement)

I have confirmed that this activity is consistent with state law and institutional policy. To the extent required by state law/executive action and/or institutional policy, I have provided complete and accurate information regarding any and all activities involving use of my name, image, and likeness, including compensation arrangements and information about individuals and entities involved in the activity. Compensation is related to actual use of my name, image and likeness and is not contingent on enrollment at a particular institution or a substitute for pay for athletics performance. I acknowledge that my institution, or a designee of my institution, may review the accuracy of this information, and I consent to any investigation, review, or audit. I acknowledge that inaccurate or incomplete disclosure, or failure to cooperate could support a reasonable conclusion that compensation I received constituted an inducement to attend or remain enrolled at a specific school, a substitute for pay for athletics performance or participation, or an otherwise illegitimate source of compensation for use of my name, image, and likeness.

Date

Signature of student-athlete

Date

Signature of parent or legal guardian (if student-athlete is under 18)

Name (please print)

Date of birth

Home address (street, city, state and zip code)

Cell Phone Number

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XVI. Title IX, Policy to Combat Campus Sexual Violence and Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form Title IX What is Title IX? Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex (gender-based) discrimination and harassment in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial funding. Mississippi University for Women is committed to providing an educational environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including gender-based discrimination and harassment. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, is a form of harassment. The University provides support and resources to students, faculty, and staff to address concerns related to gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator is the individual designated to assist the campus community regarding gender-based discrimination and harassment. Some of the Title IX's responsibilities include: • • • • • • • • •

Tracking and monitoring incidents, including gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct Works closely with the Title IX Deputy Investigators to conduct investigations Ensuring prompt and equitable resolution of complaints Coordinating training, education and prevention efforts Providing information on options for responding to and resolving complaints For more information muw.edu/titleix To make a report muw.edu/reporting Campus Health Center: 662.329.7289 W Police: 662.241.7777

Title IX Coordinator-662.370.1035 Karen Clay University Counsel/Title IX Coordinator Email: kgclay@muw.edu and Office: (662) 329-7100 When Should I contact the Title IX Coordinator? Any student, faculty or staff member who has concerns about gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, is encouraged to seek the assistance of the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Investigators. Confidentiality Conversations with the Title IX Coordinator and/or Title IX Deputy Investigators are kept as confidential as possible, but information about incidents of sexual misconduct must be shared with relevant administrators if the college needs to take actions for reasons of community safety. In all cases, the wishes of the person initiating the conversation are given full consideration. If you would like to speak with someone strictly confidentially, contact one of the confidential support resources. W- Counseling Center: 662.329.7748 53

Policy to Combat Campus Sexual Violence MUW Department of Athletics is charged with taking reasonable steps to confirm whether incoming, continuing and/or transfer students have been disciplined through a Title IX proceeding or criminally convicted of sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence in a manner that is consistent with state and federal law on a yearly basis. In recruiting incoming studentathletes and transfer student athletes, all prospective students will be required to complete a Student Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form to yield information from their former institution(s) that will inform MUW Athletics whether the student left with an incomplete Title IX proceeding, was disciplined through a Title IX proceeding, or has a criminal conviction for sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence. Informal resolutions under Title IX proceedings that are the result of a finding of responsibility for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or other acts of violence should be disclosed. If a student-athlete discloses a Title IX proceeding or criminal conviction, the Director of Athletics, in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, will determine the student athlete’s eligibility to compete. Student-athletes who fail to accurately and fully disclose the required information may face penalties that include a loss of athletics eligibility and/or student code of conduct violations. The prior conduct to be disclosed is forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, ranging from sexual battery, sexual assault to rape; relationship violence, including dating violence, domestic violence and sex-based stalking; and crimes of violence, including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault or assault employing the use of a deadly weapon.

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Reviewed by: Athletics Title IX Follow-Up Needed

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Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form Mississippi University for Women and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are committed to sexual violence prevention. Sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual and interpersonal violence violate human decency and the Association’s core values. (NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Assault)

Requirements All prospective (first year), incoming (transfer) and returning student-athletes must complete this form yearly to disclose any prior discipline through Title IX or prior criminal convictions involving the following: • Sexual Violence: A term used to include both forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, ranging from sexual battery, sexual assault to rape. • Interpersonal Violence: Violence that is predominantly caused due to the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, including dating and domestic violence. • Other Acts of Violence: Crimes including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault or any assault that employs the use of a deadly weapon or causes serious bodily injury.

Attestation ___ I attest that I HAVE NOT been found responsible for violating a high school, college or university policy or been subject to discipline through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding or criminally convicted for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or any other act of violence as described above, AND that I did not leave any prior institution with conduct charges PENDING for such acts. ___

I attest that I HAVE been found responsible for violating a high school, college or university policy; or been subject to discipline through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding; or criminally convicted for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or any other act of violence as described above OR HAVE PENDING charges through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding. Attach separate sheet to explain. Was the Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding complete or pending at the time of your transfer to MUW? ___Complete ___Pending Institution Name: _________________________________________ •

Date of Prior Incident: _______________

If you have questions regarding how to answer the Attestation Form, contact the Athletic Director (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) and/or Title IX Coordinator (titleIX@muw.edu). This form must be completed prior to participation in any sport.

By signing below, I attest that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that all information attested to on this form is accurate and complete, and that providing purposefully false information on this form could result in penalties by MUW and the NCAA, including jeopardizing my eligibility to participate in athletics. PRINT Student Name: ____________________________________ Student ID (950) #: _____________________________________ Athletic Status (circle one): First-Year Transfer Returning

Signature: ______________________________________ Date:

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Sport/s: ________________________________________

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XVII.

CAMPUS SAFETY

1. TORNADO INFORMATION • • • •

Tornadoes can occur any time, but are more prevalent during the spring months. Tornado Watch — Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Tornado Warning — Tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar. How to recognize a tornado: A tornado usually appears as a funnel-shaped cloud which spins rapidly and extends toward the earth from the base of a thundercloud. When the tornado is close by, it sounds like the roar of airplanes.

Tornado or Storm Alert • Proceed to the lowest floor which can be reached before high winds or the tornado strikes. • Stay away from windows and exterior doors. • All electrical items should be disconnected if time permits. • Remain calm. • Do not use the elevator. • If a tornado strikes, do not move to see the damages until the storm is well out of the area. Tornadoes sometimes come in pairs. • In open country, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is not time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch or ravine. Students should refer to the MUW’s website for weather updates at www.muw.edu. 2. WEAPONS ON CAMPUS Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi Policy 1106 “The Board recognizes that the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons on any of its institutional premises or at its institutions or student functions off- campus by persons other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials, other authorized persons and the institutional approved programs creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of injury or death to its institutions' employees, students, visitors and guests and further creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of damage to properties of the institutions, employees, students, visitors, guests and proper- ties of others. Because of such dangers, the Board hereby prohibits the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons in any form by any person other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials and other authorized persons. “Authorized persons” includes those individuals authorized by applicable law and by the institutional executive officer or his/her designee. “Authorized persons” also includes those who have in their possession a valid, unexpired state firearms permit with the “Instructor Certified” (IC) sticker on the back, or the equivalent permit issued by a state with a reciprocity agreement with Mississippi. Even so, those possessing such permits are not permitted to possess firearms in any institutional facilities and/or areas that are deemed non-public. Students and employees are not authorized to possess firearms on institutional property or at institutional off-campus events regardless of possession of firearms permits.” The University deems the following areas sensitive/non-public: Academic buildings; Administrative offices and buildings; Athletic facilities and fields; Residence Halls; Stark Recreational Facility; Campus Health Center (Eckford Building); Fant Memorial Library; Carrier Chapel; Child and Parent Development Center; Speech and Hearing Center; Counseling Center; Any ticketed event, no matter the location; and any building or facility not specifically identified as a non-sensitive/public area.

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The University deems the following as non-sensitive/public areas: Hogarth Student Union; University Dining facilities (not located in Academic buildings) including, but not limited to, Hogarth Cafeteria and Subway; University Police Department; Barnes & Noble Bookstore; Puckett House; Stovall Welcome Center Lobby; Plymouth Bluff; Bryan Green Gazebo and surrounding lawn; and outdoor locations including Shattuck lawn.

3. PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES The use of roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) is prohibited on campus, including campus buildings and campus grounds. Hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) may not be stored or charged on campus.

4. UNIVERSITY MAIL SERVICES Mail Services (Post Office) is located on the first floor of the Hogarth Student Union and oversees the operation and distribution of the University’s mailing services to benefit the administration, faculty, staff, students and surrounding community. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless stated otherwise. The Post Office accepts cash only. All students who reside on campus are assigned a mailbox and are strongly encouraged to check their mailboxes regularly. It is important for all incoming mail to be addressed as follows: (Your Name) 1100 College Street MUW – XXXX(Your Box Number) Columbus, MS 39701-5800 *The Box Number is the most important part of the address. Without this number, there will be a delay in the distribution of incoming mail. For more information, contact the Post Office, (662) 329-7408.

5. Emergency Action Plans for Athletics Emergency Action Plans are located at home venues and provided within the Athletic Training Manual.

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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUMS FOR NCAA PLAYING SEASONS 20.11.3.8 Minimum Contests and Participants Requirements for Sports Sponsorship. In each sport, the institution's team shall engage in at least a minimum number of intercollegiate contests (against the varsity programs of four-year, degree-granting collegiate institutions) each year. In the individual sports, the institution's team shall include a minimum number of participants in each contest that is counted toward meeting the minimum-contests requirement.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS PROGRAM ASSESSMENT The NCAA Division III athletic program assessment is designed to assist the institution in establishing a model Division III athletic program. Through the process of completing the assessment, institutions can evaluate whether they possess the resources and infrastructure that are necessary to conduct a viable Division III athletics program.3.1.2 Please check the box that best describes the reason your institution is competing the athletics program assessment.

_ Active Division III institutions on probation as a result of a failure to meet conditions of membership must satisfy the probationary requirements, including completion of the athletics program assessment. Please detail why your institution was placed on probation and specifically address how you have rectified the issue. Please be thorough in your explanation and provide additional documentation as needed. The institution must both retain a completed copy and forward a completed copy of the assessment and accompanying attachments to the NCAA Division III Membership Committee not later than May 15 of the probation year. 􀂗􀂗 Provisional/reclassifying (and Exploratory) applicants to Division III are required per NCAA Division III Bylaw 20.3.1.2.1 to complete and submit the athletics program assessment as an element of their application. The completed assessment will be reviewed by the NCAA Division III Membership Committee to help determine an institution’s readiness to become a provisional/reclassifying member of Division III. If the institution does not currently have a policy, procedure or process that is referenced in the athletics program assessments, the institution should attach an implementation plan. See Appendix A.

_ Active member institutions undergoing major personnel change (e.g., the hiring of a new director of athletics, athletics direct report, chancellor or president) may also wish to complete the athletics program assessment for their own educational purposes. INSTRUCTIONS Your institution is encouraged to convene a review panel comprised of the chancellor or president, athletics direct report (if applicable), director of athletics, senior woman administrator, faculty athletics representative, compliance officer, director of admissions, director of financial aid and athletics health care administrator to complete the athletics program assessment. At the conclusion of the assessment, each of these individuals will be required to certify they have reviewed the assessment. Sufficient time should be allotted for an accurate and complete assessment of your institution's athletics department. At various points throughout the athletics program assessment, supplemental documentation will be necessary to provide an accurate and thorough response. This information will be highlighted throughout the assessment and is required for a complete submission. A full checklist of all required materials is provided at the end of this document and must be included with your submission. Please label each item clearly so that it corresponds with its number on the checklist.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Institution: Mississippi University for Women

Date: 1/10/2023

Full-time undergraduate enrollment: 1528 Conference affiliation (if applicable): N/A (Invitation to SLIAC 2023-2024) Chancellor or president: Nora Miller Athletics direct report (if applicable): Director of Athletics reports directly to the President Director of athletics: Jennifer Claybrook Senior woman administrator: Jennifer Claybrook Faculty athletic representative: Dr. Chad Murphy Compliance officer: Daniel Talley Director of admissions: Iika McCarter Director of financial aid: Nicole Patrick Athletic health care administrator: Jason Miller Mailing address: 1100 College Street-Box 559; Columbus, MS 39701 Physical Address: 1100 College Street; Columbus, MS 39701 Telephone number: 662-329-7962 Email: jlclaybrook@muw.edu Athletic website: https://owlsathletics.com/

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS I

General Information

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Briefly describe the structure and size of your department of athletics.

The W was founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States. The total enrollment is 3,240 with 78% female and 22% male, 12.7% are out of state and 86.5% are in state and 71% are full-time with the remaining 29% being part-time. The Owls Athletics program is streamlining and sharpening its focus on those things necessary to becoming a top NCAA Division III institution. Jennifer Claybrook begins her second year as the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/Senior Woman Administrator for The W. The Athletics Department has 17-sports, more than 200 studentathletes and over a 20-member staff. Director Claybrook and Dr. Chad Murphy, the Faculty Athletics Representative, each have a direct line to report to President Miller. Director Claybrook serves on the Presidents’ Cabinet and Dr. Chad Murphy is the chair of the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. Our Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee, Glen Halbert, attends and presents at our department meetings and serves investigated processes when applicable. Buddy Foster now serves as our Assistant Athletic Director. Daniel Talley continues to be the Compliance Director along with Benji Williams who is still Game Day Administrator each have secondary duties. Dave Byers is the Director of Athletic Communications. The W has 13 full-time head coaches, two full-time assistant coach and several graduate assistants. In Fall 2022, per the recommendation of the NCAA, we hired a full-time assistant coach for our Track and Cross-Country teams. We will look to add graduate assistants for each sport along with the athletic offices, and athletic communications. The department has representation on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, including the behavioral intervention team and a number of additional committees in order to serve our student-athletes, department, University and community well. Academically, The W has seen 34 of its fall sport student-athletes named to USCAA All-Academic Teams. We honored 150 Owls who were named to the Owls Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the fall, after attaining a term grade point average of 3.00 or above: 48 of whom had a perfect term GPA of 4.00 and an additional 94 Owls with a GPA between 3.50-3.99. Fourteen of MUW’s fifteen programs (indoor and outdoor track and field combined) had term grade point averages of 3.00 or better, topped by Men’s Tennis with a 3.53 team GPA within Fall 2022. Followed closely by Volleyball (3.45) and Women’s Basketball (3.43). Of special note is Owls Athletics’ involvement in community and campus outreach, a hallmark of NCAA III programs. “Giving back” has been demonstrated by The W Athletics with more than 1,000 service hours. Owls teams have been involved with such functions as the campus Oktoberfest, Walk for Diabetes-Columbus, Loaves & Fishes, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Thanksgiving canned food drive and toy drive to benefit United Way/Helping Hands and the MUW Food Pantry, Director of Athletics oversaw the universities United Way Campaign raising funds for 26 agencies, breast cancer and 9/11 awareness activities and youth outreach opportunities, to name a few. Whether on the fields of competition – or in the classroom – The W has set a standard of excellence. Through the fall of 2022, student-athletes earned 12 All-American honors from the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Three Owls – Ta’Dashia Flowers (women’s golf), Logan

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Pannell (men’s golf) and Millie Mask (women’s soccer) – earned accolades as the USCAA’s national Student-Athlete of the Year for their respective sports. Men’s Golf rounded out the fall 2022 season with a second-place finish, along with representatives from Men’s and Women’s Cross Country. Attachments: ☒ I-1.A - Philosophy and mission statement for the department of athletics; ☒ I-1.B - Student-athlete handbook; ☒ I-1.C - Department of athletics policies and procedures manual or handbook; ☒ I-1.D - Departmental organizational chart; ☒ I-1.E - Athletics committee or broad roster (names, titles and responsibilities); and ☒ I-1.F - Departmental staff directory. a. Is there a separate administrative structure for men’s and women’s program? ☐ Yes

☒ No

b. Number of sport offerings: Men/Mixed: 8 Women: 9 c. Number of student-athletes: Men/Mixed: 110 Women: 132 d. Describe the process your institution has in place to monitor the minimum number of intercollegiate contests and minimum number of participants in each contest that is counted toward meeting the minimum-contest requirement. Who performs this responsibility? [Bylaw 20.11.3.8] Description of Process•

Education

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Implementation

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Monitoring

Education We educate and will continue to educate the campus, but to date the President, President's cabinet, the Faculty Athletics Representative, athletic staff, a number of faculty, staff, students, student-athletes and the SAAC have all received information regarding the minimum and maximum number of contests. We have a table in our student athlete handbook regarding minimums and maximum number of contests. Implementation The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Commissioner provides the conference schedule for our department. Then our head coaches assemble the schedule keeping in mind to ensure that we secure

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS the minimum number of contests in the team sports and/or the minimum number of participants per contest in the individual sports. It is most helpful to ensure that the minimums are reached if we begin by scheduling as close to the maximum number of competitions as possible, so that if any extenuating circumstances occur and competitions have to be canceled we will still meet our minimum-contest requirements. In addition, we will utilize feedback from our SAAC, the student-athlete satisfaction survey, the President and Cabinet, the FAR, the intercollegiate athletics board, the athletic staff, other important constituent groups, the EADA and NCAA Financial Report, and other tools to ascertain the ideal number of competitions. At this point, our goal is to schedule maximum allowable contests per the NCAA III. Monitoring After education occurs, schedule for each sport is completed, monitoring the actual process begins. At the beginning of the year and prior to the playing season, a meeting occurs with the Director of Athletics and the Compliance Director, as well as the Director of Athletics and each head coach to confirm expectations, the schedule, the monitoring process. The head coach for each team submits the declaration of playing season form, submits a weekly countable athletically related activities log (signed off by head coach, current members of the team, compliance director and director of athletics), the Director of Athletic Communications assembles the data throughout the year which includes the results and which student-athletes participated, as well as receiving confirmation from the host and/or opposing institutions which is provided weekly for review. Each week the Director of Athletics confirms, the minimums for the individual sports and team sports and communicates with the compliance director and head coaches at the regular scheduled meetings. Attachments ☒ I-1.G - Your institution's NCAA sports-sponsorship report from the previous academic year. ☒ I-1.H-L - Your institution's NCAA sports sponsorship and demographic form from the previous academic year. (Applicable to current Division III institutions on probation and reclassifying applicant institutions.) ☒ I-1.H-L - Official results from the current academic year AND the previous academic year for all sports sponsored. ☒ I-1.H-L - Annual sports-sponsorship report from the current academic year AND the previous academic year. (Attachment A) ☒ I-1.H-L - Completed individual sports compliance worksheet for EACH individual sport sponsored during the current academic year AND the previous academic year. (Attachment B) ☒ I-1.H-L - Rosters for each team sport sponsored for the current academic year AND the previous academic year. ☒ I-1.H-L - Schedules for the upcoming academic year for EACH sport sponsored.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Total number of coaches: 22 (1) Salaried/paid head coaches: 10 a. Full-time employees of the institution: 7 % of time spent on coaching responsibilities: 80 % of time spent on other responsibilities: 20 b. Full-time employees of the institution: 1 % of time spent on coaching responsibilities: 50 % of time spent on other responsibilities: 50 c. Full-time employees of the institution: 2 % of time spent on coaching responsibilities: 22 % of time spent on other responsibilities: 78 d. Part-time employees of the institution: 0 (2) Salaried/paid assistant coaches: 2 a. Full-time employees of the institution: 1 % of time spent on coaching responsibilities: 75 % of time spent on other responsibilities: 25 b. Full-time employees of the institution: 1 % of time spent on coaching responsibilities: 80 % of time spent on other responsibilities: 20 c. Part-time employees of the institution: _0 (3) Volunteer coaches: 4 (4) Graduate assistants: 6

2. Are you currently using any software to assist with compliance? If so, select the area(s) below and list the software package. Student-athlete information.

Software: Banner

Financial aid information.

Software: Banner

Eligibility information.

Software: On Base

Recruiting information.

Software. SLATE

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ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE

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Describe the process your institution conducted in completing the most recent NCAA Division III Institutional Self-Study Guide. [NCAA Constitution 6.3.1] (Applicable to current Division III institutions on probation.)

The University completed the Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG) in 2019-2020. As someone who has completed the ISSG at my previous institution, it is imperative that one ascertains assistance from a number of individuals and colleagues in order to complete the ISSG. Just to name a few individuals in a few areas: the financial aid, registrar, admissions, student life, title IX offices, SAAC, so on and so forth. List the individuals involved in completing the ISSG.

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President: Nora Miller

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Director of Athletics and Recreation: Jason Trufant

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Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Brooke Carter

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Director of Compliance: MorganTurnipseed

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Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. Caroline Payne-Purvis

Has your institution established an NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for student-athletes? ☒ Yes

☐ No

The W SAAC is led by Halee Hensley. We have an executive committee, representation for all the sports, our Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Compliance Director and Faculty Athletics Representative all attend the business meeting session held at least once a month. Our regularly scheduled meetings are open to all student-athletes, coaches, staff and faculty. Our meetings provide opportunities to build comradery, increase enthusiasm and provide resources. Furthermore, we celebrate academic, athletic, and community accomplishments, we provide University, NCAA, department, sport updates and we invite guests to present on various topics. The SAAC has led in community service initiatives and the planning of NCAA Division III week. Lastly, the meetings provide opportunities to share concerns, create plans of action, and to provide support for one another. We had a good experience, but there is still work to be done and more to accomplish. We look forward to the continued growth and leadership this organization will provide in the future. Attachments: ☒ II-2.A - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (mission, role and composition).

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How is your institution's chancellor or president kept informed of athletics matters and issues? [Constitution 6.1.1]

The President has ultimate responsibility and final authority for the Mississippi University for Women Intercollegiate Athletics program. According to the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, the President shall have charge of and control over the University, its policies, officers, faculty and staff, curriculum, students, and direction of the business of the University. The supervisory authority of the President is recognized in the Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual, the Student-Athlete Handbook and the Compliance Manual.

The President receives updates directly through the NCAA, the President attended the NCAA Convention and additional educational session, as well as any additional mandatory meetings scheduled through the NCAA.

The President meets regularly with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, to whom she has delegated day-to-day oversight of Athletics. Through the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the President receives reports from the Athletics area on a regular basis, supervises all Athletics programs, and holds ultimate accountability for the area. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation reports on a number of aspects, listed are examples of reporting: personnel, faculty athletics representative engagement, University engagement, NCAA reports, diversity, equity, inclusion strategic priorities, education sessions, finance, compliance, eligibility, development, event management, community and overall engagement and experience.

The President also has regularly scheduled meetings with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). The FAR meets regularly one on one with the Director of Athletics, the Athletics and Campus Recreation Department, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Intercollegiate Athletics Board and is provided a number of reports especially any mandated by the NCAA, additional examples of meeting agendas and documentation include reviewing the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) information, academic excellence and concerns, the sports science institute for preventing catastrophic injury and death in collegiate athletes, the role of Athletic Training, NCAA Legislation and updates, and engagement of faculty, staff, students and community.

The President has fiscal control over the Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation. The fiscal activity of the Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation are subject to the same financial requirements as all other departments at the University. As with all other departments, fiscal documents such as budgets are processed through the University’s CFO. Revenues to and expenditures from the Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation are subject to the internal audit processes of the University. All disbursements of gifts are in accordance with policies of the University with the donor’s restrictions, and in compliance with NCAA regulations. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS An extension that demonstrates her interest in intercollegiate athletics can be observed by the President’s attendance at games, both home and away. This support demonstrates both a caring attitude toward the student-athletes, as well as a desire to get a first-hand view of how our programs are functioning. Who performs this responsibility, and how often? The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation reports to the President twice a month and has the ability to schedule additional meetings as needed. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation attends weekly meetings as part of the President's cabinet. The President has met with the athletics and campus recreation staff this year, and is always willing and able to meet. There is a mechanism on our website in which any matter can be reported anonymously, as well.

4. ☒ Yes

Did your institution attend the NCAA Convention business session? ☐

No

☐ N/A (non-NCAA institution)

If yes, list those in attendance, with title.

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Nora Miller, President

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Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director

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Dr. Chad Murphy, Faculty Athletics Representative

Who does the director of athletics directly report to, if other than the chancellor or president? The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation reports directly to the President.

6. ☒ Yes

Is your institution's director of athletics primarily an athletics administrator who does not have other major responsibilities (e.g., coaching) within the position? ☐ No

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COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS.

1.

Who is responsible for the coordination of compliance? If that person has not been designated, who is responsible for the majority of compliance-related tasks and duties? What percentage of this individual's time is dedicated to compliance-related activity?

Name: Daniel Talley Title: Compliance Director and Men’s and Women’s Tennis Head Coach Other Duties: Head Coach for Men's and Women's Tennis: •

Responsible for training, teaching, conditioning of student-athletes. Develop knowledge and personal skills to create training and practice schedules.

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Responsible for overseeing the concerns of student-athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria. Responsible for the behavior and appearance of student-athletes while they are representing the University.

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Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including, but not limited to the production and maintenance of annual reports, recruiting logs, practice calendars, scheduling and other various reports for NCAA compliance-related issues.

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Responsible for operating within the program’s budget, which will be developed in conjunction with and approved by the Director of Athletics. Responsible for equipment purchase requests and team travel advance requests from business office. Must account for all expenditures by providing receipts in a timely manner to the business office and following travel rules.

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Responsible for organizing and participating in community service activities for the team in an effort to promote Mississippi University for Women and the Athletic Department.

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Responsible for participating in annual fundraising activities to assist with the tennis teams and University objectives.

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Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation.

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Identify, assess and recruit qualified student-athletes who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. All while maintaining compliance with NCAA legislation and future conference requirements.

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Assist in the development of schedules, equipment needs, administrative and sports information requirements, travel arrangements and facility management.

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Ensure compliance with required certifications, NCAA requirements, first aid, CPR, AED, etc.

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Monitor and supervise all aspects of team member participation; equitable treatment, safety, management and discipline.

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Assure team readiness, communicate with officials, maintain team discipline and encourage sportsmanship.

Additional Duties: •

Assist with developing educational and life skill seminars for student-athletes.

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Oversee Academic Success Program and provide input and feedback for academic success while working with Student Success Center and on-campus counselors.

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Serve as a Game Day Administrator for assigned home contests.

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Assist with special events throughout the year (Golf Outing, Hall of Fame, etc).

Compliance Duties: •

Oversee all compliance matters as they relate to NCAA, conference, and all other governing body rules and regulations (recruiting, personnel, financial aid, eligibility, etc.).

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Implement and manage software programs for compliance i.e., Banner, SLATE).

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Remain current with and uphold the rules and regulations of the NCAA, conference and University that may influence the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program.

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Serve as department liaison with the conference and NCAA for rule interpretations and eligibility.

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Interface with departmental staff to clarify interpretations, and report any activity which might be construed as a violation of rules and regulations and assist with related investigations, certifications and internal or external audits, as required.

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Oversee the compliance education program for student-athletes, coaches and other college staff members on conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

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Provide NCAA and conference rule interpretations for the athletics department and affiliated departments that engage in the student-athletes clearance process (i.e., Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar's Office, etc).

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Oversee requests for Celebratory Signing Documents and the transfer verification process for student-athletes.

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Prepare a petition for restoration of eligibility, as merited, providing required notice to the Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator, FAR, the NCAA and the conference.

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Oversee all compliance matters with outside interests including booster clubs and support groups.

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Serve as the departmental liaison with the admissions office in monitoring admissions of freshmen and transfer student-athletes.

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Oversee and administer all NCAA, conference compliance, eligibility, and certification reports that relate to compliance.

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Administer, initiate, and oversee compliance with institutional certification requirements as mandated by the NCAA.

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Conduct regular educational sessions for coaches and student-athletes on important compliance issues including recruiting, summer jobs and financial aid regulations.

Percentage of time: 78%

2.

When was the last time your institution attended an NCAA Regional Rules Seminar? N/A (non-NCAA institution). Month/Day/Year- June 7-9, 2022 List those in attendance, with title. • Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation •

Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletics Director and Head Softball Coach

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Rebecca Oldham, Athletics Coordinator and Assistant Softball Coach

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Dr. Chad Murphy, Faculty Athletics Representative

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Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach and SAAC Co-Advisor • Next anticipated date is May 16-18, 2023 • Director of Athletics, FAR, and Director of Compliance registered to attend.

3.

What other offices or individuals, if any, are performing athletics compliance-related duties (e.g., financial aid, admissions, registrar, coaches)? In what areas? o o o o o

4.

Assistant Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Buddy Foster Faculty Athletics Representative, Dr. Chad Murphy Admissions, Director of Admissions, Iika McCarter Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Patrick Office of Registrar, Registrar, Shannon Lucius

Has your institution established a formal process to conduct investigations of alleged rule violations? Yes

Attachment: ☒ III-4.A - Policy or process for investigating and reporting NCAA rules violations.

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Has your institution established a formal process for staff members to request rule interpretations? Yes

Attachments: ☒ III-5.B-C - Policy or process for requesting NCAA rules interpretations; and Samples of documented rules interpretations.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 6.

Describe the process for how your institution provides NCAA rules education to each of the following individuals and groups. • Athletics staff (e.g. coaches, administrators, support staff). • Athletics staff has an annual kick-off event with an overview of the rules. We have monthly department meetings with a designated time for rule education. We have utilized materials made available from the 2022 rules seminar and will plan to have Director of Athletics, Compliance Director, FAR attend in 2023. We share the NCAA monthly emails along with any additional resources for rules and compliance education. • Student-athletes • Each student-athlete is required to attend a compliance meeting with the coaches and administrative staff, outlining the policies and procedures of the NCAA. An interactive PowerPoint will be used during the meeting to engage the studentathletes. Emails are sent with updates and policies. As well as time set aside to cover NCAA rules and compliance during the monthly business session for our student-athlete advisory committee meeting. • Institutional staff (e.g. admissions, financial aid, registrar). • The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation has the opportunity to update the cabinet each week on NCAA compliance. The NCAA provided training for admissions, financial aid, the registrar and others. We will continue to provide an annual training session moving forward. Each of the offices have a direct line to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director, the FAR and the President should any questions on compliance or concerns about compliance arise. • Individuals or groups and organizations external to the institution (e.g., boosters, alumni). • Athletics utilizes its website to outline specific booster and alumni guidelines. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation has a number of speaking opportunities to prospective students and families, donors, friends of the University, alumni, community and civic organizations and other opportunities to communicate the mission/vision of the NCAA III, the University and the Athletics Department's commitment to the rules and regulations.

Attachment: ☒ III-6.D - Department of athletics calendar containing rules education meetings/sessions for the groups listed above. 7.

Describe the process for administering the NCAA Division III Rules Test to head coaches and individuals with compliance responsibilities on an annual basis. The FAR will administer the rules exam every 14 days beginning in July in the new academic year or as needed throughout the year when new coaches are hired. Assistant coaches and graduate assistants will be required to take the test. Each staff member will be required to pass the exam.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Attachments: ☒ III-7.E-F - Procedures for NCAA Rules Test administration; and NCAA Rules Test administration dates for the current academic year. 8.

Describe the process involved for ensuring that student-athletes and institutional staff members complete the required NCAA compliance forms (e.g., student-athlete statement, drug-testing consent form, certification of compliance form, affirmation of eligibility). • Beginning in July of the new academic year, compliance information and forms will be provided to prospective and current student-athletes. Each student-athlete will be required to attend an informational session about NCAA compliance. All forms must be signed and submitted prior to athletic participation. An internal checklist is completed per team, identifying to the administrative and coaching staff who is eligible to participate. Student-athletes who have not given not been given full clearance will not be permitted to participate in team or individual activities. List all individuals involved in carrying out the process, with title. • Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach; Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach, Benjamin Pheasant-Head Men's Soccer Coach, Rebecca Oldman- Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator, Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach, Dedrick Burnett- Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach; Hannah White- Assistant Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach; Benji Williams- Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach and Game Day Supervisor; Scott Milan-Graduate Assistant Golf; Brandon WalkerGraduate Assistant Golf; Catie Lyles- Head Women's Soccer Coach: Jason MillerHead Athletic Trainer, JeQuailia Burnett, Assistant Athletic Trainer; W. Dave BeyerDirector of Athletic Communications; Dean Burrows- Head Men's Basketball Coach; Clifford Detiege- Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball; Drew Johnson- Head Women's Basketball Coach; Miranda Nash, Graduate Assistant for Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Katie Myers, Graduate Assistant Softball; DeAnna King, Graduate Assistant Volleyball; Tori Weir, Graduate Assistant Volleyball

Attachment: ☒ III-8.G - Procedures for NCAA compliance forms administration. 9.

How many secondary violations has your institution self-reported to the NCAA in the past three academic years? N/A (non-NCAA institution)

Attachments: ☒ III-9.H-I - Records of all secondary violations for the past three years including current academic year; and Forms/documentation used to collect and report information in an investigation. 10.

How many student-athlete reinstatement cases have you submitted to the NCAA in the past three academic years including the current academic year? N/A (non-NCAA institution)

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Has your institution received a chancellor's or president's letter regarding a studentathlete reinstatement case in the past three academic years including current academic year? N/A (non-NCAA institution) If yes, list all actions the institution has taken to prevent similar problems in the future.

12.

For multidivisional institutions only: When did your institution last complete its Division I compliance review per Division I Bylaw 20.4.4 (compliance review requirement)? Attachment: □ Documentation confirming your institution's last approved Division I athletics program assessment. N/A = not D1

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IV. 1.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS FISCAL PRACTICES. Describe the process used to develop your institution's annual budget for intercollegiate athletics. [Constitution 6.2.1] Include persons involved and timeline for completion.

Individuals, teams, offices, and general operating budgets will be developed and submitted for approval. Each will go through the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, to the Chief Financial Officer, through the cabinet and to the President for final approval. This process is the same for each area and each budget manager. Budgets are compiled in February/March of the current fiscal year and approved by May for the next fiscal year. Budget: Accountability, Control and Revision Pursuant to the policies of the Mississippi State Education System, the University President is ultimately responsible for the administration of athletic funds. However, the Director of Athletics has the authority to review and approve all departmental expenditures, and is accountable for the same. Accountability The University requires that approved budgets not be exceeded. Therefore, it is imperative that Staff members with cost center responsibility (e.g., Head Coaches, Program Directors and Department Heads) operate within their budget guidelines. Staff members are held accountable for violations of this policy. Head Coaches, Program Directors and Department Heads are held accountable for the depletion of budget accounts, substantiating unbudgeted expenditures, and/or justifying the use of private funds to cover budget overruns. However, the Director of Athletics is solely responsible for the approval of unbudgeted expenditures. Budgetary Control The oversight and approval of funds expenditures is a central component of the Department's budgetary control system. Prior to committing the Department to a financial obligation, a Staff member must have the request approved. If prior approval is not obtained, the individual Staff member may be held personally responsible for the resulting charges. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Assistant Athletic Director review all purchase orders and purchase requisitions and analyzes expenditure levels to ensure that budget allocations are not exceeded. Revision ALL BUDGETS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE BY March 31st (if possible) for the upcoming year. A. General Information: A meeting will be held with the Director of Athletics and Head Coach prior to finalizing each teams budget. The Athletics Department will submit the first draft of the departmental budget to the University budget office. The new budget disperses on July 1st. However, funds may not be available for use for the first couple weeks so prepare in advance for the delay in funds. Your budget must cover all your expenses related to ALL TYPES of University travel and materials needed from July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the next year.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS When budget managers are constructing their budget, they need to consider the following: i. Travel • Home games (ground transportation, meals, officials including assigner fees); Away games (hotel, meals, ground transportation, entry fees); Meetings and conferences (hotel, meals, automobile rental/mileage, fuel costs, conference registration, parking); Air travel (airport parking, luggage fees, taxi/shuttle/rental car) ii. Recruiting Official visits (hotel, meals, mileage); Recruiting trips (hotel, airfare, meals, parking, misc. fees, mileage, rental car, fuel) iii. Other fees Rental facility fees; Software fees; Championship accommodations iv. Materials Apparel; Equipment; Embroidery; Shipping When constructing your budget, you must consider 3 questions: 1) Does it make sense for the student-athlete? 2) Does it make sense for the budget? 3) Does it make sense for the institution and athletic staff? B. Student Employees: All student employee must apply for an athletic employment position. Application will then be submitted to the athletic department for review and selection of student employees. Please note that you must have allocated funds in your team’s budget for student employees. Student employees are limited to a maximum of 20 hours a week at $7.35 per hour and paid on a biweekly basis. • Student employees must complete an application found at https://muw.peopleadmin.com/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_v0 _posted_at_date=&query_organizational_tier_3_id=ny&551=3&commit=Search The Student Worker Policy & Procedure Manual has the complete details. C. Monthly Reports: All coaches will receive a monthly budget worksheet from the Athletics Business Office. It is the coach’s responsibility to keep up with their own budget and inform the Athletics Business Office when items are incorrect or missing on their monthly budget worksheet. Note: The University’s budgeting system is a month behind actual expenses. So, coaches must ensure they are keeping up with accurate daily records of their budget.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 2.

When was the most recent financial audit of the intercollegiate athletics program conducted by an auditor who is not a staff member of your institution? Describe the process, including persons involved and timeline for completion. (Annual financial audit required with year three and beyond per Constitution 6.2.3.) Clifton Larson Allen, LLP audited the financial statements of the State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning for the years July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021. The audit was issued on December 20, 2021. Below are some of the contents from the Audit and the Independent Auditing Company (the entire letter is in the attachment with the report: Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audits. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we did not audit the financial statements of the Mississippi State University Foundation, Inc., the University of Mississippi Foundation, the University of Mississippi Educational Building Corporation, the University of Mississippi Medical Center Tort Claims Fund, the State Institutions of Higher Learning Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Fund, and the State Institutions of Higher Learning Tort Liability Fund. Those 2021 financial statements, which reflect approximately 4.5%, 1.7% and 0.6% of the assets, net position and revenues of the IHL System’s business-type activities and 89.7%, 89.4% and 88.4% of assets, net assets and revenues of the aggregate discretely presented component units as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021, were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it related to the amounts included for the above mentioned entities/funds, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors. Those 2020 financial statements, which reflect approximately 5.0%, 1.5% and 0.7% of the assets, net position and revenues of the IHL System’s business-type activities and 89.5%, 89.2% and 88.2% of assets, net assets and revenues of the aggregate discretely presented component units as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020, were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it related to the amounts included for the above mentioned entities/funds, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance About whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. The financial statements of the Mississippi State University Foundation, Inc., the University of Mississippi Foundation, the University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, the University of Mississippi

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Medical Center Tort Claims Fund, the State Institutions of Higher Learning Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Fund, and the State Institutions of Higher Learning Tort Liability Fund were not audited in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. Attachment: ☒ IV-2.A - Financial audit report (most recent).

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Are institutional staff members issued institutional credit cards or cash for athletics activities or recruiting? Yes

Describe how use of the credit cards or cash is monitored. The University provides the athletics department use of procurement cards, travel cards, cash advance options and reimbursement opportunities. Each head coach is given a procurement card and travel cards. A clear set of guidelines for use of the procurement card is given by the University's Resources Management and a clear set of guidelines for use of the travel cards, the cash advance and reimbursement is given through the University's Accounting Office. A condensed version is provided below, as well as in the athletic department staff handbook. Each coach is required to have all purchases approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or the Assistant Director of Athletics prior to any usage. A budget evaluation will take place before approval and throughout the regular assessments of use are performed to ensure compliance. PURCHASING CARDS A. The purchasing card allows for approved travel-related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Purchasing Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses: Authorized: Membership, Registration Fee (not related to travel), Postage, Team Meals and Unauthorized: Airfare, Lodging, Rental Vehicles, Fuel for rental vehicles, Taxis, Shuttles, Tolls, Parking, Business Related Internet Service, Equipment/Inventory, Cash Withdrawals/Advances, Baggage, Personal Items, Movies, Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates, Room Service, Recruiting Packets, Game Admissions/Entry Fee, Medical Emergencies D. When possible, identify meal locations on travel itineraries. State purchasing cards are often declined at restaurants that service alcohol. Prior notice to the Athletics’ Business Office will reduce possible instances of cards being declined. TEAM meals are the ONLY meals permitted on the Procurement Card. E. Reconciliation of Purchasing Cards: Purchasing Cards are reconciled at the end of each month. Purchasing Cards should be submitted with all receipts at the end of each month or at the end of each trip. a) Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. b) If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper c) Student signature sheet or travel party list can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note of which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. d) Handwritten updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. e) If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized. Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. An approved TA is required for all transactions on your purchasing card. Tip amounts CANNOT exceed 20%. The excess will have to be repaid. Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). F. Electronic Submission: All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) G. Food Purchases: All food purchases on the Purchasing card should be accompanied by a Food Purchase Form and a Food Purchase Memo a) The Food Purchase Memo will be completed at the beginning of each semester and include all potential individuals who will be paid for on the Purchasing Card. b) The Food Purchase Form will be completed with each trip and include the actual individuals who were paid for on the Purchasing Card. H. Hotel Meals: If you try to purchase meals at a hotel on the purchasing card, you will be declined. If you would like to have a meal at a hotel restaurant, you will need to either get a Cash Advance or request a Direct Pay from the Athletics Business Office and take a University check with you to the restaurant/hotel.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS TRAVEL CARDS A. The travel card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Travel Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses: Authorized: Airfare, Baggage Fees, Registration Fees, Lodging (room only, no incidental expenses allowed), Rental Vehicles, Fuel for rental vehicles, Taxis, Shuttles, Tolls, Parking, Business Related Internet Service and Unauthorized: Meals, Fuel for personal vehicle or university vehicle, Cash Advances, First Class and Business Class Travel, Food and beverages, Personal Items, Movies, Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates, Room Service, Recruiting Packets, Game Admissions/Entry Fee, Medical Emergencies, Travel expenses for traveling companions or spouses D. Travel Card Request: The Travel Card is to always stay in possession of authorized users. If you need any charges, put on the Athletics Travel Card, you will need to request this through the Athletics Business Office. For hotels, you will need to submit a Credit Card Authorization Form from the hotel. E. Travel Card Receipts: Travel Cards receipts should be submitted with the travel card reconciliation form monthly. a) Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. b) Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. c) If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized F. Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form: a) An approved TA is required for all transactions on your travel card. b) Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). G. Electronic Submission: All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) CASH ADVANCES A. General Information: A cash advance can be received when traveling in-state, out-of-state, or internationally. To receive a cash advance, you must submit a completed Travel Authorization Request Form to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics. The Travel Authorization and Reimbursement Form will then be submitted to the University

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Accounting Department for processing. Cash advance checks are available at the University Accounting Department. Cash advance checks cannot be issued earlier than 20 days before the travel departure date. NOTE: The traveler is liable for all funds given to him/her. If the advance is not settled within ten working days after the end of the month in which travel was completed, it may be deducted from the employee's paycheck. B. When you return submit the following to the Athletics’ Business Office: a) Receipts for every purchase made with Cash Advance funds (ORIGINAL Receipts) b) Student signature sheet (if funds were given to students, see appendix) c) Any funds left over from the cash advance. d) If you spend over the cash advance amount, then you can be reimbursed those funds through Accounts Payable. However, the funds will come from your budget and must be approved for payment by the Director of Athletics. REIMBURSEMENT A. Upon return from travel, if reimbursements for approved travel expenses are necessary, the following must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office no later than 10 days after the travel return date. a) Receipts-All receipts should be taped to paper with amounts and transaction details fully visible. b) Each page should include a heading with the dates and location(s) of travel. c) If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper and the student signature sheets or travel party lists can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. d) Two mileage estimates from an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) should be attached for all mileage reimbursements. If using alternate travel options such as flying, it is required to provide two comparison flights. *If traveling to a state which does not border Mississippi, you must provide two comparison mileage options as well as two comparison flight options prior to approval. The University will only reimburse the most cost-effective option. B. Personal Reimbursements- Reminder: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. Personal credit cards or funds are not to be used for University purchases unless approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee). team meals are purchased through your University Procurement Card unless approved by Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee). 4.

Describe the process your institution uses to distribute funds to student-athletes for meals during away-from-home contests for each sport, including the individuals responsible for carrying out such functions.

The Athletics Department outlines the process to distribute funds to student-athletes for meals during away-from-home contests for each sport, including the individuals responsible for carrying out such functions in its staff handbook. Before any away-from-home events occur, an extensive approval process has to be followed which includes, but is not limited to the understanding of the overall budget requirements per sport, per the athletic department and The University. For this section, below is the process the head coaches and/or budget managers must follow to comply. I. President has approved the overall schedule and budget proposals for the Athletic Department which has followed the guidelines set for by the University and the CFO. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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Complete the travel authorization request form (TARF) paperwork (Paper format)-a) The TARF must be completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation before the travel date of departure. TARF needs to be submitted at least 10 days prior to the travel departure date. TARFs submitted within 10 days of the travel departure date are subject for approval based on the availability of resources and the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation approval. Section I. of the TARF must be completed in its entirety and specifically contain the following information: MUW Identification Number, Number of Travelers, Name of Traveler(s), Date(s) of Travel, Destination(s) and Purpose of Travel. c) Sections IV and X of the TARF are to be completed prior to departure with Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns of this section should be completed prior to leaving. 1. Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler. This amount should be multiplied by the number of travelers and input each day in the “Total Allowed Meals” column. 2. Hotel Room Cost per Night: The “Hotel Room Cost Per Night” column should contain the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night. 3. Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. Section X: This section contains the total estimated costs for the entire trip for all travelers, and the amount will be carried forward to Section I for approval. 1. You will need to complete all parts of this section, that apply, as accurately as possible. 2. Make sure to account for all travelers in your party. 3. The “Total Estimated Meals” and “Total Estimated Lodging” lines should match the amounts input in Section IV. D. After completing Sections X., you will need to input the “Total Estimated Costs” from Section X. in the second part of Section I.

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TARF submitted, approved and away-from-home process: a) The Athletic Department meal per diem is $25 per day per person. This amount includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tips each day (gratuity not to exceed 20%). Departure time dictates how much per diem is allowed per day. For example, if a team leaves before 8:00 a.m. breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. $25 and if a team leaves before 11 a.m. a pro-rated amount is identified as $20 for the day to include lunch and dinner. If departure occurs after 11:00 a.m. dinner is provided at a rate of $12.50 per student-athlete. Leave before 11 am Lunch and Dinner $20.

Attachment: ☒ IV-4.B - Procedures for distribution and reimbursement of travel expenses. 5.

Describe the process your institution uses to distribute funds for current student-athlete hosts for the entertainment of prospective student-athletes during recruiting visits.

The University's recruiting process for official and unofficial visits is outlined in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook. We will continue to review the document to ensure that it remains current and meets the NCAA III rules and regulations. At this point, we have not distributed funds to our current student-athletes to host; however, below you will find the process to distribute funds for current student-athlete hosts for the entertainment of prospective student-athletes during recruiting visits. The University Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits): Before a prospective student-athlete is invited on campus for an official or unofficial visit, the athletic staff, most often the head coach, must MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS complete an approval recruiting form (see appendix for paper format). All requests are made in advance of the arrival date and a minimum 7 days request prior to the arrival is the expectation. We are capable of making exceptions to the 7-day notification, as long as all of the proper procedures can all be followed completely. For unofficial visits, per Bylaw 13.7.2.1, our institution does not provide any expenses or provide any entertainment, except complimentary admissions to the prospective student-athlete and the individuals accompanying the prospective student-athlete to a home athletics event at any facility in which the institution's intercollegiate team practices or competes. For official visits, we follow Bylaws 13.6.5.4; 13.6.5.5 (a, b, c); 13.6.5.5.1; 13.6.5.6; 13.6.5.6.1; 13.6.5.6.2; 13.6.5.6.2.1; 13.6.5.6.2.2; 13.6.5.6.2.3; 13.6.6 and 13.6.7. Once the notification of the official visit has been received and an official visit has been set up. The University may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospective student-athlete a maximum of $40 for each day of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospective student-athlete (and the prospective student-athlete’s parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship) and the student host, excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletics events. The official visit student host form is completed which identifies the student host, the sport, the date of the official visit, the host student's identification number, the approved allotment is provided, signatures of the host student-athlete, the head coach and director of athletics or compliance director with the expectations discussed and agreed upon. At the conclusion of the visit, any remaining funds from the allotment must be returned, the itemized receipts submitted and the student host, the head coach and the director of athletics or compliance director sign the form. Attachment: ☒ IV-5.C - Procedures for handling expenditures of funds for activities (e.g., travel, entertainment, lodging, meals) related to prospective student-athletes.

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Describe the structure and reporting processes for fundraising and development activities of your athletics program. Fundraising plays a vital role in the success and development of each team and the department as a whole. It is imperative that expectations are clearly set forth by the administration, the athletic department and each team. Each team will have a fundraising goal set by the Director of Athletics for each academic year and is based off of your minimum roster goals. This amount will be reflected in the annual budget request to the University CFO. Prior to any fundraising activities, an Athletic Fundraising Request Form must be submitted 30 days prior to any event. When requesting an event or activity, each entity assesses the following: a) will this have a positive impact on the overall student-athlete experience? b) does this fall in line with University and Athletic Department policies? c) does this represent the mission and values of the institution and athletic program? General athletic department fundraisers include, but are not limited to an annual golf outing, fundraising outreach utilizing letter campaigns and direct asks. Fundraising is a mandatory component of the job and will be reflected in the end of year evaluation process.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS The Owls Fund Club was formed and approved by the Mississippi University for Women Foundation Board in November 2016 to assist with the budgetary needs per sport and for the overall development of athletics needs. The Foundation is a nonprofit Mississippi corporation organized to foster, encourage, and promote the educational purposes of the University. In providing important services through pursuit of endowments and other gifts, the Foundation enriches the academic quality and reputation of Mississippi University for Women. Under the leadership of its independent Board of Directors, the MUW Foundation receives gifts on behalf of the University, solicits donations, manages assets, and distributes monies in accordance with prescribed procedures. The Foundation exists solely for the educational support of MUW but operates independently from the University, the Board of Trustees, and the State of Mississippi. The Foundation Board includes alumni and business and community leaders who are committed to furthering the mission of Mississippi University for Women. The Board elects a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. In addition, there are several important Foundation committees that offer Board members an opportunity to become more involved with the Foundation and its mission. a. Are your institution’s funds: ☐ Centralized? ☒ Decentralized (sport Specified)? b. Do coaches generate money for their programs through team fundraising activities? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, how are the funds handled and the activities monitored? The MUW Foundation receives contributions in many forms including cash, securities, bequests, real estate, and personal property. These gifts may be restricted by the donor for a specific purpose, yet unrestricted gifts provide flexible means for the University to respond to the most pressing needs. Gifts to the Foundation may be designated to establish or augment endowments which are essential vehicles for supported professorships, chairs, scholarship funds, and the general program support funds. Gifts also may be designated to support the general operating needs of the University and supporting programs. The Foundation Board has adopted and is committed to operating under the Donor Bill of Rights as developed by leading professional fundraising organizations. To date, the Owls Fund Club has received over $200,000 in donations to support the program. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation has developed working budgets for each sport on the timeline, including expectations for travel, recruiting, fund raising, professional development, uniforms, equipment, and facilities. The Office of Development and Alumni must have a coordinated approach to private fundraising. Phone calls, letters, visits, proposals, and reports must be directed to and recorded in the Office of Development and Alumni. All athletic fundraising is directed through the Office of Development and Alumni. In the event a staff member of the Athletics Department identifies a prospective donor, the athletics director or athletics staff member will contact the executive director of the Office of Development and Alumni to discuss the prospective donor. A development staff member will be assigned to work with the athletic staff member to steward and solicit the prospective donor. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS In the event a staff member of the Office of Development and Alumni identifies a prospective donor for athletics, the Office of Development and Alumni staff member will contact the athletics director to discuss the prospective donor. Based on the area of interest, the Director of Athletics will assign a staff/coach to work jointly with the Office of Development and Alumni staff member to steward and solicit the prospective donor. 1. Fundraising activities are recorded as contact reports and/or actions in

Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge software system in the Office of Development and Alumni. All substantive contact with donors and prospects is required to be recorded in the donor/prospect record. When an Office of Development and Alumni staff member identifies an appropriate solicitation opportunity with a prospective donor, he or she will record the giving proposal in the donor/prospect’s Raiser’s Edge record indicating the planned solicitation amount, date, and purpose. The executive director of development and alumni reviews all contact reports and actions in Raiser’s Edge. The fundraising staff member will update the donor/prospect’s moves through the fundraising process. The Office of Development and Alumni adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights as adopted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). 2. Athletic Department Receipt Procedures: • • • • • • •

The Athletics Office receives funds and should date stamp check stub and/or envelopes. If cash and/or multiple checks are received, a list of all items with donor names should accompany the funds with a total. Funds then should be hand delivered to the Office of Development and Alumni for deposit with the MUW Foundation. The administrative assistant will record information in the receipt book. The white copy of the receipt will be given to person bringing funds. The yellow copy of the receipt will be attached to the deposit. The pink copy of the receipt will remain in the receipt book.

Funds are then deposited and recorded into the designated athletic fund in the MUW Foundation’s accounting system.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Athletics funds held by the MUW Foundation: •

Owls Fund Club

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Owls Men’s Basketball

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Owls Baseball

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Owls Women’s Basketball

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Owls Cross Country

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Owls Women’s Soccer

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Owls Softball

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Owls Golf

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Owls Men’s Soccer

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Owls Tennis

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Owls Volleyball

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Owls Track & Field

Official tax receipts and acknowledgment letters are mailed to each donor from the MUW Foundation. Online Receipts: Online transactions are processed daily. An online tax receipt is emailed to the donor at the time of the gift. At the end a quarter, a list of donors is provided to the Athletics Office. Attachments: ☒ IV-6.D - Procedures for receipt of funds contributed to specific sports by booster clubs and fundraising activities. ☒ IV-6.E - Financial reports related to booster club(s) activities (most recent).

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS IV EMPLOYMENT / PERSONNEL 1. Do contract agreements and/or letters of appointment between coaches and your institution include a stipulation that a violation of NCAA regulations shall subject the coach to disciplinary action? (Bylaw 11.2.1) ☒ Yes ☐ No Attachment: ☒ V-1.A - Sample of standard coaching contracts/letters of appointment (head coaches and assistants)

2. Do job descriptions for the following individuals include athletics compliance-related responsibilities? a. Athletics administrators.

☒ Yes ☐ No

b. Coaches (full and part-time).

☒ Yes

☐ No

c. Volunteers.

☐ Yes

☒ No

d. Nonathletic staff with athletics compliance responsibilities.

☒ Yes ☐ No

Attachment: ☒ V-2.B - Sample job description for individuals with athletics compliance-related responsibilities.

3. Do performance evaluations for the following individuals include rules compliance criteria? a. Athletics administrators. ☒ Yes ☐ No b. Coaches (full time and part time).

☒ Yes ☐ No

c. Volunteers. ☒ Yes ☐ No d. Nonathletic staff with athletics compliance responsibilities. ☒ Yes

☐ No

Attachment: ☒ V-3.C - Sample performance evaluations for individuals with athletics compliance-related responsibilities

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 4. Describe how your institution's hiring and employment policies for open positions within the department of athletics are consistent with your institution's policies. Please see the Human Resources website https://web1.muw.edu/hr, contact Human Resources Director: Laura Quinn, hrinfo@muw.edu, or consult the Athletics Staff Handbook (63-64) for complete overview of all HR policies and procedures. The procedures for hiring are consistent with the employment policies for open positions. Once a vacancy occurs a. the athletics staff member with supervisory responsibilities of that position (i.e. the hiring manager) will review of the job description, salary grade and the need for the position with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Human Resources. b. Once this is completed, the next stage in the process is for the CFO and the President to approve the position. c. Upon their approval, the position is posted to PeopleAdmin on the MUW website and other approved websites (i.e. sport specific platforms such as AVCA for volleyball, NFCA for softball positions, etc.). d. All applications for full time positions must be sent through the PeopleAdmin system and are available to the hiring manager and search committee when appropriate. e. Applications should continue to be accepted for an amount of time in which to receive a reasonable number of applicants. f. Once the job posting has closed, qualified applications will be reviewed by the search committee. g. The search committee will conduct on/off-site interviews for qualified candidates.

Attachment: ☒ V-4.D - Documentation demonstrating compliance with your institution's hiring and employment policies for open positions within the department of athletics.

5. Describe the process your institution uses to monitor the NCAA prohibition on the use of tobacco products by all game personnel (e.g., coaches, managers, trainers, game officials) and student-athletes during practice and competition. [Bylaw 11.1.5] Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall be held accountable for all policies and procedures covered in the NCAA Manual, appropriate conference manuals, University Community Standards and the Student-Athlete Handbook. The Mississippi University for Women campus is a tobacco free campus. Therefore, the use of tobacco or tobacco products is not permitted by MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS participants, coaches, cheerleaders, athletic trainers, game administrators, or officials in the playing areas during all MUW sanctioned competition and practices for such competitions. MUW’s coaching staff and administrative staff shall enforce this policy. Those found in violation of the policy will have disciplinary actions levied on them outside of athletics.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS List all individuals responsible for monitoring tobacco use, with titles: •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director/Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach

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BJ Pheasant, Head Men's Soccer Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

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Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach

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Dedrick Burnett, Head Men's/Women's Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Hannah White, Assistant Men’s/Women’s Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Benji Williams, Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach & Game Day Supervisor

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Catie Lyles, Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Jason Miller, Head Athletic Trainer

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JeQuailia Huggins, Assistant Athletic Trainer

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W. Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

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Dean Burrows, Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Drew Johnson, Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Katie Myers, Graduate Assistant Softball

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Tori Weir, Graduate Assistant Volleyball

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DeAnna King, Graduate Assistant Volleyball

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Clifford Detiege, Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball

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Brandon Walker, Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf

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Scott Milam, Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf

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Miranda Nash, Graduate Assistant for Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 6. Describe the process your institution uses to monitor the NCAA prohibition on sports wagering activities. [Bylaw 10.3] The NCAA Membership adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics staff members or student-athletes to participate in sports wagering that involves a sport with an NCAA championship, on the collegiate or professional level. Participation in gambling, sports wagering, or bribery, even in the most minor fashion, will jeopardize your athletics career. A student-athlete who is involved in any sports wagering activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, shall be ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition for a minimum of one year. Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to participation of student-athletes, coaches, and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on the outcome of the competition. A student-athlete who is involved in sports wagering on the student-athlete's institution shall permanently lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Assistant Athletic Director and the athletic staff are all responsible for monitoring and enforcing this policy. Additional compliance notifications will be sent out about this policy during specific times of the year to assist with education. List all individuals responsible for monitoring sports-wagering activities, with titles. •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director/Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach

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BJ Pheasant, Head Men's Soccer Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

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Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach

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Dedrick Burnett, Head Men's/Women's Cross Country & Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Hannah White, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Benji Williams, Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach & Game Day Supervisor

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Catie Lyles, Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Jason Miller, Head Athletic Trainer

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JeQuailia Huggins, Assistant Athletic Trainer

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W. Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS •

Dean Burrows, Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Drew Johnson, Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Katie Myers, Graduate Assistant Softball

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Tori Weir, Graduate Assistant Volleyball

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DeAnna King, Graduate Assistant Volleyball

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Clifford Detiege, Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball

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Brandon Walker, Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf

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Scott Milam, Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf

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Miranda Nash, Graduate Assistant for Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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RECRUITING.

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Who is responsible for overseeing day-to-day athletics recruitment activities for all sports (e.g., recruiting coordinator, admissions liaison, coach)? •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

Responsibilities: • • • • • • • •

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Conduct regular meetings individually and as a department educating athletic staff on recruiting rules and regulations Ensure that procedures for requesting off-campus recruiting, official and unofficial visits are followed Ask questions to ensure compliance and share examples of acceptable recruiting practices during individual and department meetings Empower all staff to be confident in the rules, but also to ASK before they act Implement a checks and balances staffing structure in which the Athletics Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance Director all assist in a compliance first organization Provide information in a number of ways-via website, handbooks and communications with various individuals (e.g. admissions, financial aid, development, FAR, etc) discussing NCAA III expectations- to ensure the athletic department and University is in compliance Assess and update policies and procedures to reflect the most current rules and regulations Research and utilize best practices information to guide our policies and procedures

Describe the process your institution uses to monitor and evaluate recruiting policies.

The process begins with education. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Assistant Athletic Director and the Compliance Director all review the regulations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 13 address issues of recruiting, contact and evaluations with the athletic department, the admissions office and the financial aid office among others. These regulations shall not limit an institution’s admission office from the recruitment of prospective students generally.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Key regulations and principles include: Recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete (or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or guardians) by institutional staff members and/or representatives of the institution’s athletics interests are subject to the provision set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1. Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospective student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete’s relative [or guardian(s)] by an institutional staff member or by a representative of the institution’s athletics interests for the purpose of securing the prospective student-athlete’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. Representatives of an institution’s athletics interests (as defined in Bylaw 13.02.9) may make inperson, on- or off campus recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete; however, such offcampus contacts may not occur until the conclusion of the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school. In-person, off-campus recruiting contacts shall not be made with a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or guardian(s) until the prospective student-athlete has completed his or her sophomore year in high school. U.S. service academy exceptions to this provision are set forth in Bylaw 13.16.1. A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship and an institutional athletics department staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of greeting (see NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.02.3 for further definition). An evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospective student-athlete, including any visit to a prospective student-athlete’s educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospective studentathlete participating in any practice or competition at any site. A prospective student-athlete may not be provided an official visit earlier than January 1 of the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school. A prospective student-athlete may visit a member institution’s campus at his or her own expense an unlimited number of times. A prospective student-athlete may make unofficial visits before January of his or her junior year in high school.

Recruiting Best Practices: 1. Develop a file for each of your prospects and refer to the Prospective Student-Athlete Recruiting Process document. a. Record contact information, parents’ names, high school info, etc. b. Log all calls, contacts and evaluations in the prospects file MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS c. Enclose all academic information d. Enclose all athletic information 2. Request that the prospect e-mail (scan) you a copy of their high school transcripts and test scores (SAT or ACT). 3. Input the prospect’s information into our compliance database. 4. Inform the prospect of the Division III eligibility standards for The W: 5. Remind the prospect that when registering for the SAT or ACT, he/she should ensure scores are sent to The W for evaluation. 6. Inform the prospect of the scholarship opportunities available in each college on campus beyond the admissions grants. 7. Be able to tell our story each and every time. Admissions Mississippi University for Women policies regarding admission are determined by the Office of Admission, and are as follows: Admission of entering freshmen is based on the completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) specified below with either a specific minimum grade-point average (GPA) or both a specific GPA and minimum standard test score. Students must submit a high school transcript reflecting satisfactory completion of the following College Prep Curriculum requirements. (Provisional admission may be granted with a seven-semester high school transcript provided the transcript indicates that courses to complete the CPC are underway; final admission will require a complete transcript.) The high school CPC requirements set forth below are applicable to students graduating from high school beginning with the spring of 1996 and are subject to change in accordance with the Institutions of Higher Learning. 3.

What procedures are in place to monitor institutional sports camps and clinics?

Camps & Clinics All camps and clinics must be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation prior to any announcements or advertising. Additionally, camp brochures or advertisements must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation before they are sent out. See NCAA Bylaw13.11 for more information on Camps and Clinics. A. Procedures 2. The following forms, along with a Camps, Lessons, & Clinics Checklist, are required at least 60 days prior to the start of your camp/clinic: •

Camp Approval Form

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Student-Athlete Employment Form University Camp Contract Copy of Camp Application Estimated Camp Business Plan (Excel Document)

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Non-University Staff Documents

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Insurance Requirement Medical Authorization Documents

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The Camp Summary Form & actual Camp Business Plan is due within 30 days after the conclusion of the camp.

B. Employment •

Prospects: A sports camp or clinic may not employ a high school, preparatory school or twoyear college athletics award winner, or give free or reduced admission privileges to any prospect. Such an award winner includes any prospect that has begun the ninth grade, even if his or her school considers the ninth grade as part of junior high or middle school.

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Student-Athletes: A student-athlete may be employed in a sport camp or clinic provided he or she meets the following criteria: The student-athlete must perform duties that are of a general supervisory character in addition to any coaching or officiating assignments. Compensation shall be commensurate with the going rate for camp or clinic counselors of like teaching ability and experience, and may not be with regard to athletics reputation or level of athletics skill. Compensation shall not be provided if the student-athlete only lectures or demonstrates at the camp or clinic. Participation in any activity that constitutes practice shall not occur during the camp or clinic. Employment in the camp or clinic shall be approved by the Director of Athletics, or designee.

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Outside Coaches: High School, Preparatory or Two-Year College Coaches and Four-year college coaches may be employed provided they are employed in accordance with appropriate NCAA rules and they fill out the appropriate form prior to the camp or clinic.

C. Camp Expenditures •

Coaching staff members shall keep a written account of all expenditures and revenue related to his or her camp. The accounting shall be subject to review for compliance with NCAA regulations, as well as a financial audit to ensure appropriate monitoring for adherence to NCAA and college regulations. See Camp Business Plan for more information.

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All checks should be made payable to MUW Foundation with Athletics in the “Memo” or “For” section on the check.

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If you are planning on having minors (participants under 18 years of age) on campus, you and any staff, current student-athletes, volunteers, etc. that will be supervising minors must complete the MUW Sponsored Youth Program Registration Form.

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You will also need to read the Minors on Campus Policy and complete the Child Abuse Prevention Quiz. If you plan to have minors on campus you need to contact Institutional Outreach (662-241-6101) at least two weeks prior to the camp to make sure all documentation has been submitted and all appropriate forms have been sent and completed minor’s parent(s)

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS List all individuals responsible for review and approval of campus and clinics activities with title. [Bylaw 13.11] •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

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How does your institution monitor official and unofficial visits? [Bylaws 13.6 and 13.7]

The University's recruiting process for official and unofficial visits is outlined in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook. We will continue to review the document to ensure that it remains current and meets the NCAA III rules and regulations. The University Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits): Before a prospective student-athlete is invited on campus for an official or unofficial visit, the athletic staff, most often the head coach, must complete an approval recruiting form. All requests are made in advance of the arrival date and a minimum 7 days request prior to the arrival is the expectation. We are capable of making exceptions to the 7-day notification, as long as all of the proper procedures can all be followed completely. The requests come directly to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation who reviews, approves and documents the visits, as well as follows up with the staff about the visits to ensure compliance with the NCAA. List all individuals, with title, responsible for review and approval of official and unofficial visits. •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Director of Athletics

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Rebecca Oldham, Assistant Softball Coach and Athletics Coordinator

Attachments: ☒ VI-4.A - Recruiting policies (e.g., for official and unofficial visits)

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ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY. 1. Has your institution designated an individual or body outside athletics with the responsibility to certify student-athletes’ eligibility?

☒ Yes ☐ No Name: Shannon Lucius Title: Registrar

Attachment: ☒ VII-1.A - Documented policies or procedures concerning admissions and academic standards (including those for special admissions).

2. Have your institution's procedures for certifying the eligibility of student-athletes been approved by your institution's chancellor or president? [Bylaw 14.01.2.2] ☒Yes ☐No

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Who are the official liaisons, if any, between the department of athletics and the admissions and registrar's offices?

a. Admissions. Name: Buddy Foster Title: Assistant Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach Responsibilities: Consistent communication and updates. To ensure we are running our processes and coordinating well. b. Registrar. Name: Daniel Talley Title: Compliance Director/Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Responsibilities: To ensure that all student-athletes are coded by sport in banner and to run reports at the beginning, the end, throughout the semester and the academic year to provide documentation of eligibility.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 4. Does your institution have procedures for identifying student-athletes in your institution's student information system (e.g., full-time status, good academic standing)? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, please describe the process by which student-athletes are identified and who performs this responsibility. Our Compliance Director ensures that all of our student-athletes are coded in the system by sport. After inputting the data into the system, the Compliance Director confirms the roster with our roster on-file and with each head coach to ensure all student-athletes are in the system. We are able to run specific reports as frequently as needed to confirm full time status, semester grades, multi-semester grades and major designation. In order for student-athletes to drop a class an approval process occurs. The student-athlete coordinates with the advisor, the advisor notifies the athletic director, the course professor and the registrar. The Director of Athletics confirms with the registrar and compliance director of the number of hours total and the number of hours requested to drop. Once confirmation occurs, the head coach is notified of the information to update their records. If the student-athlete is inseason and the drop will cause a less than full-time status, the student-athlete is reminded of the NCAA III eligibility requirements prior to the approval to drop the class. Once the student-athlete has confirmed understanding we proceed with the process, which includes informing the head coach and documenting the change in status. Furthermore, rosters and participation in games are readily available online ensuring that eligible students can compete.

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Describe the process developed to certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition and list individuals involved (e.g., full-time status, good academic standing).

An internal checklist is used for each team along with the compliance system in banner. We code enrollment status, full time status, major designation, NCAA forms completed, medical forms complete, eligibility status and a notes section. How is this communicated to the coaches? [Bylaw 14.01.2.2] During the traditional season, weekly checks are conducted by the compliance director and provided to the head coach.

Attachment: ☒ VII-5.B - Procedures to certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition (e.g., checklist distributed to coaches, trainers, equipment manager).

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 6.

Describe the process for continual monitoring of student-athlete full-time enrollment status and list individuals involved.

Full time status reports are populated daily by the Compliance Director, Daniel Talley, the Assistant Athletic Director, Buddy Foster or the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Jennifer Claybrook. All student-athletes accounts are locked after the last day of drop/add to ensure not studentathlete may drop below full-time status without the approval of the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Also, the following list are individuals involved with the continual monitoring of studentathlete full-time enrollment status: Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach, BJ Pheasant-Head Men's Soccer Coach, Rebecca Oldman- Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator, Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach, Dedrick Burnett- Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach, Hannah White- Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach, Benji Williams- Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach and Game Day Supervisor; Catie Lyles- Head Women's Soccer Coach: Jason Miller- Head Athletic Trainer, JeQuailia Burnett, Assistant Athletic Trainer; W. Dave Beyer- Director of Athletic Communications; Dean Burrows- Head Men's Basketball Coach; Drew Johnson- Head Women's Basketball Coach; Dr. Chad Murphy, Faculty Athletics Representative.

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How does your institution define "good academic standing?”

The University provides a detailed response to academic good standing in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins. In general, the following policies apply to MUW Undergraduate Studies. However, individual undergraduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded.

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While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements.

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A student-athletes must be enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program and attempting at least 12 credits per semester while competing in his/her sport, making normal progress toward his/her degree.

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Any student-athlete dropping below 12 credits will immediately be deemed ineligible for the remainder of that semester. *** Exception – If a student-athlete is enrolled in his/her final semester and registered for less than a minimum full-time program of studies, the individual MUST obtain certification (in writing) from Degree Audit which states that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS •

The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu).

An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed: a) Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at MUW by the number of semester hours attempted at MUW. b) All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. In general, the following policies apply to MUW Graduate Studies in general. However, individual graduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Graduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements. a) Graduate-degree credit is granted only for graduate-level courses in which the student earns an A, B, or C. b) No more than six semester hours of graduate credit evaluated as C may be applied toward any graduate program, whether degree or non-degree. c) To remain in good standing, the student must maintain a minimum 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA on all graduate courses attempted with no more than two grades of C, with no grade of D, and with no grade of F. d) In order to receive a graduate degree or certificate must possess a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA. No student on probation will be eligible for a degree or certificate.

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Does your institution periodically evaluate the effectiveness of its eligibility-certification process? ☒ Yes ☐No

If yes, describe the evaluative process and list individuals involved.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS We will evaluate this process throughout the year and during the summer months discuss any necessary immediate or future adjustments. •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach

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Benjamin Pheasant, Head Men's Soccer Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

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Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach

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Dedrick Burnett, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Hannah White, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Css Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Benji Williams, Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach and Game Day Supervisor;

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Catie Lyles, Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Jason Miller, Head Athletic Trainer

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JeQuailia Huggins, Assistant Athletic Trainer

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W. Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

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Dean Burrows, Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Drew Johnson, Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Dr. Chad Murphy, Faculty Athletics Representative

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Shannon Lucius, Registrar

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Kenneth Widner, CFE, Director of Internal Audit

Attachment: ☒ VII-8.C - Procedures for evaluating the eligibility-certification process and individuals involved.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 9. Does your institution educate student-athletes regarding outside competition rules? [Bylaw 14.7] ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, who is responsible for conducting these education sessions? Name: Jennifer Claybrook/Daniel Talley/ Halee Hensley Title: Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/Compliance Director/ SAAC Advisor Responsibilities: *Provide information/education early and often *Prior to arrival on campus all staff and student-athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be reviewed and the completion of the paperwork is mandatory prior to participation *Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested students and all studentathletes who intend to compete to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the *Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. At this meeting, studentathletes receive an in-depth presentation giving an overview of the NCAA DIII rules to include rules regarding outside competition; they are provided with documentation through the NCAA forms in which we cover this information, as well. *The Compliance Director conducts NCAA III rules education at each department meeting and each SAAC meeting to include this information regarding outside competition rules. *In addition to these sessions, information is provided on the athletic website and in our staff and student-athlete handbooks/manuals. Example of information listed in the compliance manual: Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility: The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on StudentAthlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on StudentAthlete Reinstatement. There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. *Communication for our student-athletes and department will be sent at the end of the academic year as a reminder *Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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Describe the process used by your institution to inform student-athletes about their permission to contact another institution. [Bylaw 13.1.1.2] a. Permission to contact-self-release (Division III to Division III). [Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1] This information is provided at the beginning of the academic year, in the studentathlete handbook and on the website. b. Permission to contact Division I or II institutions or NAIA four-year institutions. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Jennifer Claybrook and the Compliance Director, Daniel Talley may communicate permission to contact. 1. Who is responsible for providing a student-athlete with written notification of a hearing opportunity if a request to contact a Divisions I or II institution or NAIA four-year institution is denied? [Bylaw 13.1.1.2.2] Daniel Talley, Compliance Director 2. Describe the hearing process. For student-athletes who decide that they want to transfer from MUW to another institution, it is the students’ responsibility to first communicate their desire to transfer to the head coach and/or a member of the athletics administration. At this time, a release may or may not be granted. If the request is denied, the studentathlete and head coach will be required to meet with the Assistant Athletic Director and the Director of Athletics. Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1.1 of the NCAA Division III Manual outlines the policies and procedures for SelfRelease. A copy of the Self Release Form is available on the athletics website and in the main athletic department office.

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How does your institution determine the eligibility status of two-year and four-year college transfers? Please include individuals involved and their respective responsibilities in the process. [Bylaws 14.5.4 and 14.5.5] The University utilizes SLATE and Banner for academic tracking. Iika McCarter, Director of Admissions, oversees all decisions made on admission to the University. The Athletics Department will send a tracer to the respective institution to gain preliminary information on the transferring prospective student-athlete. At the Mississippi University for Women, these regulations are met when the Office of the Registrar verifies with the previous institution(s) attended, that the transfer student is in compliance with Bylaw, Article 14.01.2 (full-time status and satisfactory progress) and Bylaw, Article 14.01.2.1 (good academic standing). The next step is a review of all previous transcripts to determine Grade Point Average (GPA), which must be a minimum of a 2.0. In addition, the Compliance Director or Assistant Athletic Director will verify with previous institutions seasons of participation, terms of attendance and remaining eligibility by using a Transfer Verification Form. Once these requirements are met and confirmed, signatures of review and approval are granted by the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative, the Assistant Director of Athletics and finally, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Attachment: ☒ VII-11.D - Procedures and/or forms used in determining the eligibility of transfer student-athletes (e.g., residency requirement, transferable degree credit/grade-point averages, full-time terms of enrollment). 12.

How does your institution monitor the number of full-time terms used and the number of seasons of eligibility used by student-athletes? [Bylaws 14.2.2 and 14.2.4] The University uses Banner for academic tracking. The Athletics Department will utilize both digital and hard copies. SLATE is our digital record-keeping for incoming student-athletes, On Base will be for our current and past student-athletes starting in the spring 2022. Each studentathlete will also have a paper file documenting their time at our institution, along with any previous playing experience at any other institution.

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FINANCIAL AID

1. Is your institution's regular financial aid authority handling all forms of financial assistance for student-athletes? [Bylaw 15.4.2]

0 Yes □ No

2. Have written procedures been developed to ensure consistent financial aid packaging for student-athletes and the general student body? [Bylaw 15.4.1]

0 Yes □ No

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0 VIIIa-2.A - Written procedures to ensure consistent financial aid packaging for student-athletes and the general student body.

3. How does your institution ensure that athletics ability, participation or leadership are not considered in the formation of institutional financial aid packages? [Bylaw 15.01.3]

The University's Financial Aid Department establishes the standards and/or follows the standards set forth to them. The financial aid office has participated in the NCAA orientation to understand that no financial aid shall be awarded to any student conditioned upon his or her ability, participation or leadership in intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Division III financial aid rules will be followed at all times. Financial aid to student-athletes shall be granted on the same basis as similar awards are given to any student and shall be paid from institutional funds through the Office of Financial Aid. No financial aid shall be reserved specifically for student-athletes. No coach shall promise admission, allocate financial aid or serve on any committee that is responsible for admitting or granting financial aid to prospective student-athletes. Financial aid matters, including the application of financial aid awards to admitted students, are the sole responsibility of the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid. No one outside of the Office of Financial Aid has access to the system which is used to apply student financial aid to student accounts. All members of the athletics staff will avoid associating themselves with the amount of aid a student is to be awarded since parents and student-athletes often assume the coach or athletics director can influence the ultimate decision in awarding aid. Members of the athletics staff will disassociate themselves from the financial aspects of student financial aid for counseling and assistance.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS The Mississippi University for Women Financial Aid programs operate on the premise that college costs are primarily the individual and family responsibility, and University merit and need based assistance allows students and their families to make college more accessible and affordable. The academic scholarship is the foundation of every financial aid package. This scholarship is awarded by an Office of Admission Advocate using a matrix based upon high school and/or college academic performance measures. Academic award amounts are set annually by the University, and are assigned to prospective students at the time of their application to the University via the Office of Admission. Awards are renewable annually. There are additional supplemental scholarships available such as church matching, arts scholarships and scholarships in specific colleges within the University.

Office of Admission Advocates are aware of all scholarship possibilities and work individually with prospective students and their families to create appropriate financial aid packages, and to complete their Financial Aid file. Following the academic scholarship, students may qualify for additional needbased aid. Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Teachers Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH), Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Mississippi State Grants, and/or Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG). All financial assistance received by the student-athlete from sources outside of the institution shall be reported to the Mississippi University for Women Office of Financial Aid.

When a student receives scholarships from non-institutional sources, the University may use this additional aid to first reduce unmet need, then institutional grants/scholarships, and finally loans. If the student receives additional outside aid that results in an over-award, the student’s subsequent loan disbursement(s) may be reduced or the Federal Work Study award may be reduced or eliminated. In addition, other campus-based and institutional aid amounts are reviewed; finally, the subsidized loan may be reduced and re-awarded as an unsubsidized loan. Guidelines and regulations regarding over awards may be found in the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook. Returning students have their financial aid package reviewed annually. If changes are made from year to year, the student is notified by the Financial Aid Office and given proper guidance. At no point in the Admission or Financial Aid process are members of the Department of Athletics involved in arranging or modifying the financial aid of a student-athlete, nor are Office of Financial Aid staffers aware of the status of a prospective student as an athlete or a non-athlete.

Who performs this responsibility? Nicole Patrick, Director of Financial Aid

4. How does your institution ensure that athletics department personnel are not involved in the arrangement or modification of student-athlete financial aid packages? Members of, or supervisors of, financial aid, admissions, the registrar, student life, and academics are all present for cabinet meetings each Monday morning. All areas are aware that MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS we do not offer athletic scholarships. All areas outside of athletics are informed and empowered to follow these rules. If any attempt to bend or break these rules, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation needs to be informed immediately, so that proper responses may occur. Educational sessions and updates from athletics are given as needed. These areas are also sent compliance updates as needed to ensure they stay informed of changed. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation communicates often with each of the areas, so that rules are followed. A Financial Aid Audit is performed regularly. Further, resources provided from regional rules seminars and the NCAA convention are forwarded to these specific offices upon return to campus. The Director of Athletics remains available at all times for these offices to contact and explore questions. Future plan is for these offices to attend regional rules. Financial aid is not given based on athletics ability or participation. Our scholarship structure is based off of academic success and progress. We do not offer a leadership scholarship upon admission. Selection for academic awards is determined by the academic college. Financial awards are predetermined based off of admissions standards as shown here: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships The financial aid director and her office have been given clear guidelines provided by the NCAA on the scholarship restrictions for athletics. Further, student-athletes are educated on the financial aid opportunities available to them during compliance sessions and the student-athlete handbook (page 18, 20, 37). The institution does not offer athletically related financial aid and has not since 2003. Who performs this responsibility? Nicole Patrick, Director of Financial Aid

5. Have individuals in the financial aid and athletics offices been designated to coordinate the need for department of athletics data (team roster) to complete the annual financial aid reporting process? [Bylaw 15.3.1.1] 0 Yes □ No Please list liaisons, if any, between the department of athletics and the financial aid office. Name: Jennifer Claybrook Title: Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Responsibilities: The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation works with the Compliance Director, the head coaches, the information technology system, the financial aid office to ensure that all student-athletes are identified in the Banner system to ensure an accurate account of the financial aid information report can be accessed to ensure compliance with the NCAA rules and regulations. We utilize the student-athlete affirmation of eligibility form, we run reports throughout the year to ensure that the student-athletes are all included and finally confirm the list prior to running the report to confirm that all of our student-athletes are counted in the report to ensure compliance. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 6. How does your institution develop, maintain and update team rosters? Coaches submit preseason rosters, sign off on first date of competition rosters, as well as final date of competition rosters. During the nontraditional and traditional seasons, rosters are kept up to date weekly through practice and playing logs. Throughout the non-traditional and traditional seasons, periodic checks occur at the beginning of the academic term, at the beginning of the first date of competition and end date of the competition along with the end of the academic term. Coaches submit the updates to the Compliance Director, Director of Athletic Communications, and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation.

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Who performs this responsibility? Daniel Tally, Compliance Director, W. Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications, and Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

7. Does your institution monitor on-campus student-athlete employment?0Yes □ No

8. How does your institution monitor financial aid from outside sources? [Bylaw 15.2.3.2] The Athletics Department communicates the mandatory requirement for student-athletes receiving outside grant or scholarships to notify the Athletic Department in advance to ensure that it is permissible to accept the award to prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes prior to arrival on campus, communicates this at the team compliance meetings, includes this information in the student-athlete handbook and on the website. Please list individuals involved. •

Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

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Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach

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Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

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Halee Hensley, Head Volleyball Coach

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BJ Pheasant, Head Men's Soccer Coach

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Rebecca Oldman, Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator

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Daniel Scott Mularz, Head Baseball Coach

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Dedrick Burnett, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Hannah White, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country & Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Coach

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Benji Williams, Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach and Game Day Supervisor;

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Catie Lyles, Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Jason Miller, Head Athletic Trainer

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JeQuailia Burnett, Assistant Athletic Trainer

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W. Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

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Dean Burrows, Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Drew Johnson, Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Dr. Chad Murphy, Faculty Athletics Representative

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Shannon Lucius, Registrar

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Kenneth Widner, CFE, Director of Internal Audit

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS VIII AMATEURISM 1. How does your institution monitor the amateur status of all prospective student athletes and enrolled student-athletes? [Bylaws 12.1.3 and 12.1.5] Provide information/education early and often. Prior to arrival on campus all staff and studentathletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be reviewed and the completion of the paperwork is mandatory prior to participation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested students and all student-athletes who intend to compete to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. At this meeting, student-athletes receive an in-depth presentation giving an overview of the NCAA DIII rules to include rules regarding outside competition; they are provided with documentation through the NCAA forms in which we cover this information, as well. The Compliance Director conducts NCAA III rules education at each department meeting and each SAAC meeting to include this information regarding outside competition rules. In addition to these sessions, information is provided on the athletic website and in our staff and student-athlete handbooks/manuals. Communication for our student-athletes and department will be sent at the end of the academic year as a reminder Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. Student-Athletes complete and sign a "New or Returning Student-Athlete Form" which indicates the mandatory requirement to submit information for previous playing experience, both collegiate and non-collegiate. For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. A studentathlete shall not be eligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if the individual takes or has taken pay, or has accepted the promise of pay in any form, for participation in that sport, or if the individual has violated any of the other regulations related to amateurism set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw, Article 12. Name, Image, Likeness Mississippi University for Women supports student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness from sources outside the University. In conjunction with State of Mississippi Executive Order and NCAA Policy, the Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics has developed specific policies to address name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities of student-athletes. A student-athlete’s failure to comply with this policy may result in penalties imposed by the NCAA and/or Mississippi University for Women that could impact the student-athlete’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. These guidelines apply to a student-athlete when they initially enroll as a full-time student or when they begin official practice at Mississippi University for Women, whichever occurs first. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Name, Image and Likeness Defined: A name, image, and likeness activity includes any situation in which a student-athlete’s name, image, likeness, or personal appearance is used for promotional purposes by a non-institutional entity, including the individual student-athlete, a commercial entity, or a non-institutional nonprofit or charitable entity. While such activities may provide compensation for a student-athlete, those activities that do not provide compensation are also covered under this policy. Compensation Defined: Any form of payment, including, but not limited to, cash, gifts, in- kind items of value, discounts, social media compensation, payments for licensing or use of publicity rights, and payments for other intellectual or intangible property rights. Student-athletes’ use and monetization of their name, image and likeness may involve a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: • Traditional commercials or advertisements for products or services, • Student-athletes developing and promoting their own business • Personal appearances • Student-athletes running their own camps or clinics • Providing private lessons (and using their name or image to promote those lessons) • Sponsored social media posts • Autograph sessions Institutional Disclosure Requirements: Student-athletes are required to disclose contact information for all parties involved in the use of their name, image, and likeness, as well as any involved professional service providers. The student-athlete must also disclose compensation arrangements and the details of their relationship with involved parties. Student-athletes must disclose the proposed name, image, and likeness activities to the institution at least seven (7) days prior to committing to said activities. If arrangements and details of agreements to promote a commercial product or service are amended, the student-athlete must provide notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of the change. Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) will review all disclosures to confirm compliance with Institutional, NCAA, and State of Mississippi Law. A student-athlete that receives additional compensation outside of the disclosed NIL agreement could jeopardize his/her/your eligibility. Failure to disclose NIL Activity in advance could lead to violations of NCAA, institutional or State of Mississippi violations that would potentially impact eligibility. Institutional Restrictions: A student-athlete may not enter into an agreement with a third- party that conflicts with any existing sponsorship agreements. If the institution identifies a conflict between the student-athlete’s name, image, and likeness activities and an existing sponsorship agreement, the institution shall inform the scholar-athlete of such a conflict so the student-athlete can negotiate a revision of name, image, and likeness activities with the third- party. That revision is also subject to additional review and approval by the institution. Student- athletes may not enter an apparel contract that requires the student-athlete to display a MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS sponsor’s apparel, or otherwise advertise for a sponsor, during official team activities if the provision conflicts with a provision of the student’s institution’s team contract. Studentathletes may not engage in name, image, and likeness activities while participating in required institutional activities or while representing the institution. Student-athletes will not be permitted to use colors, logos, or images, including institutional marks, which identify the institution in any name, image, or likeness activities. A student-athlete may state they are a student-athlete at Mississippi University for Women and list personal or athletic accolades. You may not imply, directly or indirectly, that Mississippi University for Women is endorsing your NIL Activities, or any products or services associated with your NIL Activities. Student- athletes may not use institutional facilities for any name, image, or likeness activities, except for use for teaching lessons or for a camp/clinic, provided the rental agreement is in line with that available to the general public or outside organization. While a student-athlete is permitted to engage in name, image, and likeness activities on the institution’s campus, all activities are subject to applicable University policies and procedures regarding third parties and commercial ventures. Student-athletes may not miss required educational obligations (e.g., class, exams, or scheduled tutor/mentor sessions) or required team activities for any name, image and likeness activities. A student-athlete’s involvement in name, image, and likeness activities will not relieve the scholar-athlete from the obligation to comply with all NCAA and institutional academic standards, requirements, regulations, or obligations; team rules of conduct or other applicable rules of conduct; standards or policies regarding participation in intercollegiate athletics; or disciplinary rules and standards generally applicable to Mississippi University for Women students. Prohibited Activities: Student-athletes may not receive compensation, which is conditioned or contingent on enrolling at, or continuing enrollment at any specific collegiate institution, or on any specific athletic performance or achievement. Studentathletes may not enter into agreements for use of their name, image, or likeness in any Prohibited Sponsorship Category. In the event that a student-athlete enters into agreement in a Prohibited Sponsorship Category, the student-athlete shall be required to terminate such agreement. A “Prohibited Sponsorship Category” is any sponsorship agreement in certain categories, with specific entities or with specific identified individuals that conflict with existing University contracts, University policies, or for any other reason determined in good faith by the University.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Prohibited Sponsorship Categories include, but are not limited to: • Gambling or sports wagering, and vendors associated with gambling or sports wagering • Adult entertainment, and vendors associated with adult entertainment • Alcohol, and vendors associated with alcohol products • Tobacco, and vendors associated with tobacco products • Marijuana, and vendors associated with marijuana products • Products or services that are illegal • Substances that are on the NCAA Banned Substance List • Activities which are, in Mississippi University for Women’s sole judgment, misleading, offensive, or in violation of a statute, law, ordinance, NCAA bylaw or any College contract obligation • Activities that adversely affect the University’s reputation • Activities that endorse businesses or brands that are engaged in activities inconsistent with the University’s mission • Activities that ridicule, exploit, or demean persons based on their age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, race, religion, sex, or gender. Mississippi University for Women reserves the right to restrict other categories of companies, brands or types of contracts that are similar to the above industries. Student-athletes may not sell or trade any equipment, apparel, or awards provided to them by the institution as part of any NIL activities. Student-athletes may not enter into an agreement for NIL activities unless the compensation to be paid the student- athlete is for work performed and is at a rate reflecting fair market value.

Additional Guidance: International scholar-athletes should seek guidance regarding the impact of any NIL activity upon their visa status. Student-athletes should be aware that income from NIL activities would likely be considered taxable income. Student-athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional about the tax implications of any compensation they earn. Any income received by a student-athlete could impact that student-athlete’s eligibility for need-based financial aid. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director Daniel Talley, Director of Compliance Karen Clay, University Counsel and Athletic Staff

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2. What process does your institution follow to ensure the completion of the International Student-Athlete Eligibility Form? [Bylaw 14.1.5.1] Prior to arrival on campus all staff and student-athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be reviewed and the completion of the paperwork is mandatory prior to participation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested students and all student-athletes who intend to compete to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. At this meeting, studentathletes receive an in-depth presentation giving an overview of the NCAA DIII rules to include rules regarding outside competition; they are provided with documentation through the NCAA forms in which we cover this information, as well. The Compliance Director conducts NCAA III rules education at each department meeting and each SAAC meeting to include this information regarding outside competition rules. In addition to these sessions, information is provided on the athletic website and in our staff and student-athlete handbooks/manuals. Communication for our student-athletes and department will be sent at the end of the academic year as a reminder Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. Student-Athletes complete and sign a "New or Returning Student-Athlete Form" which indicates the mandatory requirement to submit information for previous playing experience, both collegiate and non-collegiate. International scholar-athletes should seek guidance regarding the impact of any NIL activity upon their visa status. Student-athletes should be aware that income from NIL activities would likely be considered taxable income. Student- athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional about the tax implications of any compensation they earn. Any income received by a student-athlete could impact that student- athlete’s eligibility for need-based financial aid.

Who performs this responsibility? Dwight Doughty, Assistant Director of Admissions (admissions is currently training an additional staff member, Hannah Duncan Wise, Daniel Talley, Compliance Director, Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation & Athletic Staff

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS VIII AWA RDS AND BENEFITS. 1. How does your institution monitor the provision of complimentary admissions to studentathletes? [Bylaw 16.2.1] Currently, we do not charge admission for our athletic competitions. At this point, we are within the mandated capacity regulations for each site for the safety of those in attendance. We will evaluate this process following the 2022-2023 academic year. Who performs this responsibility? Benji Williams, Game Day Supervisor and Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation

2. How does your institution monitor permissible and non-permissible expenses for practice and competition including departure and return expense restrictions? [Bylaw 16.8] Prior to arrival on campus all staff and student-athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be reviewed and the completion of the paperwork is mandatory prior to participation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested students and all student-athletes who intend to compete to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. At this meeting, student-athletes receive an in-depth presentation giving an overview of the NCAA DIII rules to include rules regarding outside competition; they are provided with documentation through the NCAA forms in which we cover this information, as well. The Compliance Director conducts NCAA III rules education at each department meeting and each SAAC meeting to include this information regarding outside competition rules. In addition to these sessions, information is provided on the athletic website and in our staff and student-athlete handbooks/manuals. Communication for our student-athletes and department will be sent at the end of the academic year as a reminder Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. Example of information listed in the compliance manual: Awards, Benefits and Expenses: An award is an item given in recognition of athletics participation or performance. Such awards are subject to the limitations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 16.1. An excessive expense is one not specifically authorized under regulations of the Association (NCAA) concerning awards, benefits and expenses. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the studentathlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics (see Bylaw 12.1 for explanation of forms of pay prohibited under the Association’s amateur-status regulations encourages you to visit Bylaw 14). A payment to a student-athlete for unspecified, un-itemized, excessive or improper expenses is not permitted. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., “superstars” competition), MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS the individual is ineligible in all sports. Before the staff do anything from providing a meal or travelling prior approval has to occur. We have several documents to ensure compliance, including, but not limited to the travel authorization form, the occasional meal request form, etc. These documents provide the necessary information needed and a timeframe in which it needs to be submitted for prior approval to ensure compliance with the NCAA. For example, prior to team/individual travel, the staff must have an approved travel form. Travel includes: game travel, recruiting, off campus meetings, conferences, and any other university related activities. A Travel Authorization Request Form is completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation BEFORE the travel date of departure. The Travel Authorization must be completed and specifically contain the following information: MUW ID No. of Traveler, Name of Traveler, Dates of Travel, Destination(s) and Purpose of Travel, Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler, Hotel Room Costs (the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night), Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director; Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and All Staff

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS 3. How does your institution monitor receipt of permissible and non-permissible benefits, expenses, gifts and services by student-athletes (e.g., occasional meals, reasonable refreshments, summer use of athletics equipment and promotional activities prizes)? [Bylaw 16.11] Prior to arrival on campus all staff and student-athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be reviewed and the completion of the paperwork is mandatory prior to participation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested students and all student-athletes who intend to compete to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. At this meeting, student-athletes receive an in-depth presentation giving an overview of the NCAA DIII rules to include rules regarding outside competition; they are provided with documentation through the NCAA forms in which we cover this information, as well. The Compliance Director conducts NCAA III rules education at each department meeting and each SAAC meeting to include this information regarding outside competition rules. In addition to these sessions, information is provided on the athletic website and in our staff and studentathlete handbooks/manuals. Communication for our student-athletes and department will be sent at the end of the academic year as a reminder Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. Example of information listed in the compliance manual: Awards, Benefits and Expenses: An award is an item given in recognition of athletics participation or performance. Such awards are subject to the limitations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 16.1. An excessive expense is one not specifically authorized under regulations of the Association (NCAA) concerning awards, benefits and expenses. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student- athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics (see Bylaw 12.1 for explanation of forms of pay prohibited under the Association’s amateur-status regulations). A payment to a student-athlete for unspecified, un-itemized, excessive or improper expenses is not permitted. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., “superstars” competition), the individual is ineligible in all sports. Before the staff do anything from providing a meal or travelling prior approval has to occur. We have several documents to ensure compliance, including, but not limited to the travel authorization form, the occasional meal request form, etc. For example, in the compliance manual a definition of an occasional meal is provided, as well as the correct processes and procedures needed to ensure compliance. These documents provide the necessary information needed and a timeframe in which it needs to be submitted for prior approval to ensure compliance with the NCAA. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Occasional Meal: Bylaw 16.11.1.5- A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution’s athletics interests under the following conditions (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution; (b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals.16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests—Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or in route to or from, an away-from-home contest. 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. An Occasional Meal Request Form should be submitted and approved by the Director of Athletics at least 48 hours prior to the meal. In addition to receiving this information, monthly financial statements are reviewed from the credit card statements to the ones provided by the University. In this review, we can be assured of how funds were spent, were we in compliance with the University policies and the NCAA III policies. Issuances of Equipment to Student-Athletes-The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides only the highest quality equipment with optimum safety features to its studentathletes. Each Head Coach is responsible for scheduling the issuance of equipment. Studentathletes are eligible to receive equipment when they have achieved the following: Academic

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS clearance from the Compliance Coordinator, Medical clearance from the Training Room Staff, Athletic clearance from the Head Coach. The Compliance Coordinator and Head Coaches are responsible for educating the student-athletes as to any applicable NCAA rules regarding equipment usage and its return. Student-athletes are responsible for all athletic equipment and apparel issued to them. After the initial issuance of equipment, subsequent equipment items are available strictly on a one-for-one exchange basis. Furthermore, student-athletes are responsible for their own equipment when traveling. Equipment Return-Each student-athlete who is issued equipment is responsible for returning it in good condition (allowing for normal wear and tear), following criteria established by their Head Coach. In general, all student-athletes are required to return their equipment after the close of their season. Each individual is held responsible for all equipment that is issued for personal use. Lost or stolen equipment is not replaced without the written approval of the Head Coach. A hold will be placed on grades for student athletes not returning their equipment by the prescribed deadline. Student-athletes withdrawing from the University or dropped from a team are required to return all athletic equipment. Head Coaches should advise the Director of Athletics immediately when a student-athlete has been dropped from a team and assist with the turn-in of Departmental equipment. Equipment must be returned no later than two weeks following the drop from the team roster. Promotional awards are allowed as long as they meet the stipulations identified in the awards, benefits and expenses for enrolled student-athletes. An approval process must be followed in order to allow for promotional awards. Again, the monthly budget reconciliation, along with department, individual, SAAC meetings give us the opportunity to ensure we are following all NCAA III and if we are not, it gives us the opportunity to identify the violation, file the report and create the corrective action plan. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director; Daniel Talley, Compliance Director and All Staff

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS IXa

PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS.

1. Does your institution declare the playing season (traditional and nontraditional) for each sport in writing and maintain the written documentation on file in the department of athletics? [Bylaw 17.1.1.1]

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0 IXa-1.A - Declaration of playing season documentation. 1. How does your institution monitor the maximum number of contests or dates of competition, the first permissible date of practice and the first permissible date of competition in each sport? The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director, the Assistant Athletics Director, and Director of Athletics Communications will ensure that each sport head coach is responsible to monitor minimum and maximum allowable contests, as well as minimum requirements regarding student-athlete participation. We follow 17.1.1 Playing Season. The playing (i.e., practice and competition season for a particular sport is the period of time between the date of an institution’s first officially recognized practice session and the date of the institution’s last practice session or date of competition, whichever occurs later. An institution is permitted to conduct athletically related activities (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) in each academic year only during the playing season as regulated for each sport in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. The institution must conduct the same playing season for varsity and sub-varsity teams in the same sport. (Revised: 1/10/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11). For confirmation we reference the NCAA III manual the 17.1-General Playing-Season Regulations with all the regulations provided throughout including, but not limited to: 17.1.1.1; 17.1.1.2; 17.1.1.3; 17.1.1.3.2; 17.1.1.3.3 with particular attention to 17.1.2- General Regulations for Computing Playing Seasons, 17.1.3-Postseason Activities, 17.1.4-Practice, Contest and Dates of Competition Limitations, 17.1.4.4Nontraditional Segment Limitations for Baseball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball, 17.1.4.5-Standard Contest or Date of Competition Exemptions, as well as identifying the 17.1.5 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities, so on and so forth. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and the Compliance Director are responsible for approving in writing the declared playing seasons. This documentation is kept on file with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Any changes in that form must also be filed in writing, approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Compliance Director attached to the original declarations. The length of the playing season shall not exceed 18 weeks for fall sports and 19 weeks for winter and spring sports. In baseball, soccer and volleyball, to limit practice and competition in the non-traditional segment to 16 days and no more than 4 practices per week, including one date of competition (this includes an alumni game). Monitoring of Preseason Activities Prior to the First Day of Classes: Prior to the start MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS of each playing season, the coach of the respective sport will file with the Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance; a declaration of preseason activities including but not limited to medical screenings and equipment issuance. The Director of Athletics will sign and approve all declarations and then forward the approvals to the Assistant Director and Compliance Director. Required Days Off-Sunday practice and play is on an approved basis only. Any exception to this policy may only be requested by a sport Head Coach to the Director of Athletics. In season sports are required 1 calendar day off per defined week. Out-of-Season Workouts the Director of Athletics and the Assistant Athletic Director are responsible for the education, monitoring and compliance of out-of-season activities and that instruction is limited to the declared playing and practice seasons. We utilize the NCAA Division III Start Date Calculator, the University’s academic calendar, practice logs are provided to confirm athletically related activities (e.g. practice/competition), to confirm travel dates, the required day off (each practice/playing log is reviewed/approved by the head coach, the compliance director, two student-athlete representatives from the sport), the practice logs are confirmed to be in line with the declaration of playing/practice season document, as well as all of the NCAA rules and regulations. The practice/playing log will provide the documentation needed to ensure compliance. If it is discovered that any of the requirements were not fulfilled a violation will be filed, consequences will occur, as well as implementing a corrective action plan. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Daniel Talley, Compliance Director; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director and all athletic staff

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How does your institution monitor preseason activities prior to the first day of classes (e.g., football acclimatization, equipment issue, medical screening)? The MUW Department of Intercollegiate Athletics follows the policies set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) & the NCAA. The Department will be responsible for medical services if the student-athlete is injured in a practice or game which was under the coach’s supervision with a coach or their representative present. The Athletic Training Facility is available to all MUW student-athletes regardless of sport, sex or ability. The Athletic Training Staff strives to provide quality medical care for all. The decisions made by the Athletic Training Staff take into consideration the best interests of the student-athlete. 1. All student-athletes are required to turn in a Medical History form and Insurance Information. 2. All student-athletes are required to pass a Physical Examination on an annual basis. 3. The physical is to be completed before any equipment may be issued and before the studentathlete may begin practice. 4. The Team Physician will be the final authority regarding defects or limitations that will exclude a student-athlete from competition. Student-athletes taking any medication regularly or if a student-athlete gets prescribed medication from another doctor during their time as a

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS student-athlete must let the athletic training staff know these medications upon arrival on campus or at time of medication being issued. Coaches are expected to observe the following guidelines: 1. All athletic injuries are to be directed to the Athletic Training Facility for the first evaluation. 2. No coach is to refer a student-athlete to student health services or a specialist unless serious injury occurs when Athletic Training Staff is not available. 3. The Athletic Training Staff will handle all athletic injuries without interference from the Coaching Staff. 4. When the student-athlete is injured, the Athletic Trainer will proceed to her/his aid as quickly as possible, evaluate the case and begin immediate care. The Head Coach will be informed of the student-athlete's availability for the remainder of the practice or game. When the services of a specialist are required, the Athletic Training Staff and/or Team Physician will schedule the appointment. This will coordinate services and aid in insurance record keeping. 6. In case of emergency, the Athletic Training Staff will administer the necessary first aid until the ambulance service has arrived. Do not request removal of a student-athlete or attempt to move her/him if in doubt as to the student-athlete's condition. 7. It is recommended that members of the Coaching Staff refrain from discussing a studentathlete's injury in the presence of other student-athletes. 8. The Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer will determine the type and duration of therapy treatment. Coaches should not send a student-athlete to the Athletic Training Facility with instructions to get a specific treatment. 9. The rehabilitation of all injuries will be directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and supervised by the Team Physician or Team Orthopedic Specialist and the Certified Athletic Training Staff. 10. When school is not in session, it is the responsibility of the coach to make advance arrangements with the Head Athletic Trainer in order to have someone from the Athletic Training Staff cover practices and competitions. The process of securing medical aid for illness or injury of a student-athlete is as follows: 1. During hours which the Athletic Training Facility is open, report injuries or illnesses in person to the Head Athletic Trainer or Staff Athletic Trainers 2. At night, or during hours when the Athletic Training Facility is not open, contact your respective Certified Athletic Trainer or the Head Athletic Trainer for assistance 3. If a prescription is written due to an athletic injury the student-athlete can be reimbursed under our insurance policy, otherwise the student-athlete is responsible for the bill. All MUW Medical Staff (Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers and Undergraduate Athletic Trainers) must read and sign the medical provider statement acknowledging that they: 1. Will provide student-athletes with the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and encourage their studentathletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. 2. Have read, understand, and will follow the MUW Concussion Management Protocol. The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the distribution, educational session, signing and collection of the necessary documents. These documents will MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS be filed appropriately in the Athletic Training Facility. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the signing of the aforementioned documents on an annual basis for the medical personnel and coaches. The Athletic Training Office will keep the signed documents, along with the MUW Concussion Policy, on file. A copy of the MUW Concussion Policy also will be distributed to each Coaching Staff. The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate an annual meeting at the end of each academic year to review and update the Concussion Policy with the MUW Medical Staff. Any changes to the policy will be effective August 1 of that year. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation reviews the Preventing of Catastrophic Death and Injury in Collegiate Athletes document with the medical team, the head coaches and the athletic trainers review it with the teams. The head coaches, athletic trainers and studentathletes are all responsible for adhering to the guidance provided in this document. We are confident in the pre-participation physicals, collecting medical histories, reviewing the preseason activities with the appropriate entities provides the education and processes needed to have a safe and healthy return to sport and continued sport experience.

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3. How does your institution monitor required days off for each student-athlete (e.g., team and individual sports) during the playing season? [Bylaw 17.1.4.1] We utilize the NCAA Division III Start Date Calculator, the University’s academic calendar, practice logs are provided to confirm athletically related activities (e.g. practice/competition), to confirm travel dates, the required day off (each practice/playing log is reviewed/approved by the head coach, the compliance director, two student-athlete representatives from the sport), the practice logs are confirmed to be in line with the declaration of playing/practice season document, as well as all of the NCAA rules and regulations. The practice/playing log will provide the documentation needed to ensure compliance. If it is discovered that any of the requirements were not fulfilled a violation will be filed, consequences will occur, as well as implementing a corrective action plan. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Daniel Talley, Compliance Director; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director, all athletic staff and student-athletes of each team

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director, the Assistant Athletics Director and each sport head coach is responsible for monitoring minimum and maximum allowable contests, as well as minimum requirements regarding student-athlete participation. The Director of Athletics Communication plays a key role in keeping the schedules posted and up to date as well. We follow 17.1.1 Playing Season. The playing (i.e., practice and competition season for a particular sport is the period of time between the date of an institution’s first officially recognized practice session and the date of the institution’s last practice session or date of competition, whichever occurs later. An institution is permitted to conduct athletically related activities (see Bylaw 17.02.1.1) in each academic year only during the playing season as regulated for each sport in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. The institution must conduct the same playing season for varsity and sub-varsity teams in the same sport. (Revised: 1/10/92, 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11). For confirmation we reference the NCAA III manual the 17.1-General Playing-Season Regulations with all the regulations provided throughout including, but not limited to: 17.1.1.1; 17.1.1.2; 17.1.1.3; 17.1.1.3.2; 17.1.1.3.3 with particular attention to 17.1.2- General Regulations for Computing Playing Seasons, 17.1.3-Postseason Activities, 17.1.4-Practice, Contest and Dates of Competition Limitations, 17.1.4.4Nontraditional Segment Limitations for Baseball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball, 17.1.4.5-Standard Contest or Date of Competition Exemptions, as well as identifying the 17.1.5 Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities, so on and so forth. By providing education at the beginning, documentation on the website and in the manuals. Having intentional meetings communicating what is allowed and not allowed with the athletic staff and student-athletes. Allowing individuals, the opportunity to submit feedback anonymously to ensure we are in compliance. We typically have the discussion of 17.1.5 Out- of-Season Athletically Related Activities close to the end of each season. We will address it in our final zoom meeting with the SAAC and in our late spring athletic department meeting. By utilizing the NCAA Division III Start Date Calculator, the University’s academic calendar, practice logs are provided to confirm athletically related activities (e.g. practice/competition), to confirm travel dates, the required day off (each practice/playing log is reviewed/approved by the head coach, the compliance director, two student-athlete representatives from the sport), the practice logs are confirmed to be in line with the declaration of playing/practice season document, as well as all of the NCAA rules and regulations. Providing education and accountability documentation in a variety of ways and frequently we are confident we are doing all we can to ensure compliance with this requirement. If it is discovered that any of the requirements were not fulfilled a violation will be filed, consequences will occur, as well as implementing a corrective action plan. Who performs this responsibility? Jennifer Claybrook, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation; Daniel Talley, Compliance Director; Buddy Foster, Assistant Athletic Director, all athletic staff and student-athletes of each team MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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SPORTSMANSHIP

1. How does your institution monitor, evaluate and address matters concerning sportsmanship and ethical conduct, including fan behavior? [Constitution 2.4] The entire community – the President, Faculty Athletic Representative, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Administrators, Coaches, Faculty, Staff, Students, etc.- are dedicated to a positive, competitive environment where good sportsmanship is continually expected and promoted. Vital elements of an intercollegiate athletic program are to serve as a model for fans, spectators, students, community members and others regarding respectful and sportsmanlike behavior in athletic settings.

Owls Athletics expects all spectators, team members and institutional representatives to treat opponents and officials with respect. Trash talking, baiting, taunting, vulgar, sexist, racial or profane language, celebrations that humiliate opponents, intimidating actions, fighting or attempts to injure, or any other malicious or violent conduct that is directed at spectators, officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and may be penalized by contest or campus officials and/or the conference.

At the conclusion of games, playing seasons, etc. a discussion of best practices occurs. How can we make this a better experience? How can we make this the optimal playing environment which promotes excellence in sportsmanship? A plan of action is developed and implemented as needed.

Who performs this responsibility? Benji Williams, Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach and Game Day Supervisor; all game day administrators; coaches; athletics staff;

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Describe your institution's method(s) for communicating the institution's sportsmanship and ethical conduct policies and procedures to all individuals associated with the athletics program, including fans and other support groups.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS athletic contests and exciting plays. However, negative, unruly and dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in removal from a competition site. We encourage sportsmanship and hope spectators and others will demonstrate respect and will cheer for their favorite team and not against any team or individual. This statement is to be read at all contests and is to be printed in each game or match program: “Owls Athletics and the NCAA promote good sportsmanship by studentathletes, coaches and fans. We request your cooperation in supporting the student-athletes and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, derogatory comments or other intimidating actions directed at athletes, officials, team representatives or other fans will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal. Owls Athletics has many traditions, but bad sportsmanship is not one of them. Also, a reminder that the use of tobacco products and consumption of alcohol is prohibited on campus. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe and positive game environment.” The Athletics Game Day Administrator is responsible for the administration, oversight, planning, management, execution and evaluation of game day operations for Owls Athletics. The Administrator will meet as needed with coaches and other staff to determine event needs, as well as a detailed plan to meet these needs. Areas of need include personnel, facilities, ticketing, security, officials, concessions, merchandising and visiting team relations. All Department of Athletics personnel will serve as Game Administrators at multiple times throughout the year. The Administrator is responsible for the organization of game staff, greeting the visiting team(s), and greeting officials. The Game Day Administrator will communicate schedules, assignments, challenges, solutions and all elements of game day to the Head Coach, Sport Specific Game Day Administrator, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee. If there is a problem, please identify the issue with the appropriate sport, head coach or staff unless the situation is emergent. Non-emergent issues should be documented and brought to the attention of the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation the next day.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Security •

The Mississippi University for Women has our own Police Department. The MUW Police Department provides professional law enforcement services to The W community. Our department’s personnel are committed to being approachable and strives to ensure that The W faculty, staff, and visitors have a pleasant experience. Officers routinely patrol campus and surrounding areas to maintain a visible presence. While our principal objective is to "protect and serve," our ultimate goal is to enhance and preserve the quality of life, learning opportunities, and life experiences of each member of The W community. We recognize that in order to accomplish our goal, we must establish professional and trusting relationships on campus.

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The mission of the MUW Police Department to safeguard persons and property through preparedness and vigilance. The department holds true to the customer-service policing philosophy. Its members shall continually strive for excellence in service, training and professional development. For extended security and crowd control we have a member of the campus security team at or near each event. Their presence helps the administrator maintain a level of safety at the event. Workers are also strategically placed throughout the venue to monitor the crowd and notify the administrator or campus security of any issues.

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We have a public announcement encouraging good sportsmanship prior to the start of each contest. Repetitive statements in game day public announcements, programs, media guides help reinforce the message of good sportsmanship. We may designate seating location of all groups in the venue (i.e. Separate fans, students, etc.) to avoid areas of possible confrontations. We will strategically place our security personnel in possible problem areas as it relates to the fan base and access to the playing field/court. When possible, we will keep the same security people in the same key areas to establish contact and relationships with fans. We will have assigned staff and security on watch for dangerous objects, alcohol, etc. entering the venue. When videotaping the game, we will continue to videotape the activity on the playing field/court after the team has left the playing surface. We as an athletic department will continue to communicate to our

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student-athletes, coaches and staff their role in promoting good sportsmanship among the fans. We as an athletic department will encourage our student groups to buy-in to spirited, but respectful and safe support of school teams.

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GAME-DAY OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES. Does your institution have game-day operations or event management procedures?

0 Yes □ No Attachment: 0 X-1.A - Game day operations or event management procedures.

Who performs this responsibility? Benji Williams

2. Does your institution have a facility master plan? 0 Yes □No Are athletics facilities incorporated into your institutional facility master plan? 0 Yes

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Attachment: 0 X-2.B - Facility master plan.

3. Provide information detailing your current athletic facilities and any planned future enhancements. POHL GYMNASIUM (volleyball, men’s & women’s basketball) Pohl Gymnasium has to collegiate-size basketball courts that can also be adapted for volleyball and badminton. A divider curtain can be used to separate the courts. The gym also features chair-back bleachers that can accommodate up to 570 fans. In addition to the Owls’ locker rooms, visiting locker areas – for both men and women – are available, with athletic training located adjacent to the arena. Pohl Gymnasium is named after Emma "Ody" Pohl, head of the Department of Physical Education for more than 50 years. The gym is located in the southwest corner of campus on 11th Street South.

GARRETT TENNIS COURTS (men’s & women’s tennis) The Garrett Courts feature six lighted, hard-top courts, completely fenced. Garrett Courts have served as host to numerous local USTA competitions. Named after Dr. Barbara Garrett, longtime coach of The W's tennis team, the tree-lined courts are located one block south of Pohl Gymnasium, in the southwest corner of campus. DON USHER SOFTBALL FIELD (softball) Usher Field is located on the east side of 5th Street across from campus. The facility features are an enclosed press box, with a media room and two auxiliary rooms. Restrooms and a concessions area MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS are located on the ground level of the press box area. Both dugouts are covered, as well. There are chair-back seats behind home plate, as well as bleacher seating to either side. The entire field is an artificial surface, with the warning track done in the Owls’ signature “Welty Blue.” HERITAGE ACADEMY FIELD (baseball) Owls Baseball calls the beautiful confines of the Heritage Academy baseball field as home, beginning in 2022. Quietly nestled in the Southeast corner of the campus, the field sports a treelined outfield and elevated fence for the "batter's eye". The indoor cages provide the opportunity to stay sharp, even in inclement weather. An elevated press box (with a concession stand below), convenient parking, ample seating as well as nearby restrooms, help make it a fan-friendly venue to enjoy a day with The W Baseball. COLUMBUS H.S. (track & field) Since the inception of track and field, as well as cross country, The W has called Columbus High School home. Annually, the partnership between MUW and CHS has had positive benefits for both entities. It is not uncommon to see The W coaches and athletes helping administrate CHS home meets. LOWNDES COUNTY SOCCER COMPLEX (men’s & women’s soccer) Located less than five minutes from campus, The W’s home field is located on the northern side of the Complex. The picturesque facility has a meandering creek bordering its south sideline, festivalstyle seating along a gently-sloping embankment that runs the length of the field on its northern sideline. Convenient parking is just steps away from the seating area. The complex’s walking trail is parallel to the east end line, with restroom facilities and picnic tables overlooking the action on the field. ELM LAKE G.C. (men’s & women’s golf) For the ultimate golfing experience in Columbus, Elm Lake has everything a golfer needs and is the proud home of The W Golf. Elm Lake Golf Course has been picked by many golfers in Columbus as their home course. And many local organizations and associations choose Elm Lake each year to host their golf tournaments and company outings. Their commitment to provide the best golf experience in the greater Columbus area continues to earn the admiration of local golf enthusiasts. At nearly 7000 yards from the back tees, the 18-hole golf course is ready to push your skills to new levels. The wide, open fairways offer numerous angles of attack on most holes. STARK RECREATION CENTER (strength & conditioning; natatorium) The 5,300 square foot Strength and Conditioning Room offers Life Fitness, Precor, and Cybex cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical, steppers, rowers, and upper body ergo meters. Our strength equipment features the Life Fitness Signature Series sectorized machines and Hammer Strength free weights. Our 157,560-gallon indoor pool is a 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool. It begins at a depth of 4 feet and slopes to a depth of 11.5 feet. The water temperature is set to 84º Fahrenheit to meet our swimmers' needs. The pool also features a handicap lift. The Stark Recreation Center is located at the corner of 11th Street South and 5th Avenue South. The Center houses locker rooms, showers and bathrooms for visiting teams. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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Current Facility

Future Site

Women's Cross Country

Campus, City, State parks

Campus, City, State Parks

Baseball

Local High School venue

On-Campus

Men's Soccer

Local Soccer Park

Local Soccer Park

Softball

On-Campus

On-Campus

Women's Volleyball

On-Campus

On-Campus

Men's Cross Country

Campus, City, State parks

Campus, City, State Parks

Men's Golf

Local Golf Venue

Local Golf Venue

Men's Basketball

On-Campus

On-Campus

Women's Basketball

On-Campus

On-Campus

Women's Soccer

Local Soccer Park

Local Soccer Park

Men's Tennis

On-Campus

On-Campus

Women's Tennis

On-Campus

On-Campus

Men's Track & Field(I&O)

Local High School Venue

Local High School Venue

Women's Track & Field(I&O)

Local High School Venue

Local High School Venue

Women's Golf

Local Golf Venue

Local Golf Venue

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SPORTS INFORMATION. 1. How does your institution coordinate its media activities associated with the athletics program?

The W Athletics Communications Office provides statistical service at all home athletics events. A trained statistics crew is employed for team sports and results are provided at halftime and post-game, using NCAA mandated software, and via live stats. For individual sports, game files are created and sent to visiting SID’s immediately after the event.

The Owls Athletics department uses Sidearm as its web site provider and video streaming service. The site – owlsathletics.com – is updated with results as soon as possible daily, serving as a vehicle to promote our university and all the good things occurring in our department.

At full capacity, The W Athletics Communications Office includes two graduate assistants, as well as several student workers. Additionally, the University’s fulltime photographer regularly covers home events.

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Who performs this responsibility? Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

2. How does your institution coordinate its score reporting to the NCAA national office? Scores and game files are submitted as a part of the post-game duties, whenever possible. On a weekly basis, reporting is checked (usually on Monday AM’s). Who performs this responsibility? Dave Beyer, Director of Athletic Communications

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0 XII - Emergency medical plan for practices and games. 1. What mechanisms are in place to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes? [Constitution 2.2.3] At the Mississippi University for Women, our approach to care for our student-athletes covers many facets. It begins each year during the summer with a review of the Emergency Action Plans with the coaches and other staff as well as providing training in Emergency Life Support. Next, our insurance policies are reviewed to make sure that we as a university are providing the best coverage available. Then all the modalities that are used inside and outside the athletic training facility are checked and recertified to be in good working order through Med-Tech Biomedical Services. The AEDs are also checked to make sure they are working and are not in need of new batteries. As the student-athletes are on campus they are asked to fill out paperwork both traditionally with pen and paper but also through a program on the internet called Sportsware. This paperwork covers a wide array of topics such as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Assumption of Risk of Playing a Sport Concussions Sickle Cell Insurance Emergency Contacts Athlete’s Date of Birth School 950 number •

New Student-Athletes (Freshman and Transfers) a checklist of items need to be done: o Paperwork (Traditional and Computerized) just like returners o Register for Braincheck and take the test that goes along with it to establish a baseline for any head injuries that may occur in the future. o Copies of the Back and Front of their insurance cards o If they do not have insurance or it does not work with our insurance, then getting them on a policy.

All student-athletes go through comprehensive physical through our Health Center on Campus or if they have had Covid-19 in the previous year then they would need to go and get a Cardiac Clearance before being able to return to play. That is done through their own personal physician or through King and Associates Cardiology here in town.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Next for these athletes is an informational meeting hosted by the athletic department that explains just what being a student-athlete at MUW is and what all that entails. Some examples of the topics discussed in this meeting are as follows: 1. Who is the Athletic Director? 2. Who is the support staff? 3. Who is a part of the athletic training department? 4. What is NCAA compliance? 5. What is Title IX and why is it important? 6. What is a Concussion and what does it look like? 7. What is Sickle Cell Anemia? 8. What is tested during Drug Testing and How is it done? 9. What are the details of a failed Drug test? Twice Failed? 10. What is Covid-19 and how do we fight it? Test for it? Once the meetings and paperwork are done. Then practicing can begin but each sport has an acclimatization period that they must go through a minimum of 7 days. What does an acclimatization period look like for our teams? We follow the Acclimatization periodization located in the NCAA Catastrophic Injury Booklet: For acclimatization and conditioning, the following direction should be considered for all sports and by any individual responsible for the planning and/or implementation of training and conditioning sessions, whether that be a strength and conditioning professional or a sport coach: 1. Training and conditioning sessions should be introduced intentionally, gradually and progressively to encourage proper exercise acclimatization and to minimize the risk of adverse effects on health. a. This is especially important during the first seven days of any new conditioning cycle, which should be considered a transition period. A lack of progression and sportspecificity in the volume, intensity, mode and duration of conditioning programs in transition periods has been noted as a primary factor in nontraumatic fatalities. Importantly, in this period of year-round sport, new conditioning cycles can occur several times throughout the year and are not limited to the beginning of a competitive season. During transition periods, athletes should be instructed to avoid additional volunteer sessions of physical activity (e.g., 7-on-7 drills, pickup games, drill work). Physical activity schedules during transition periods should be well prescribed, accounting for all sources of physical activity in which an athlete engages. b. Examples of transition periods for athletes include, but are not limited to: a. Individual transitions. (1) Athletes new to the program. (2) Returning after an injury or illness. (3) Any delayed participation relative to the team schedule. b. Team transitions. • Resumption of training after an academic break (e.g., winter, spring, summer breaks). 2. This is also the protocol we use for return to play for Covid-19.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Once the acclimatization period is over, normal practice and games can commence. We are still vigilant with our student-athletes watching out for the conditions in which they are participating in. One way we accomplish this is through monitoring heat and humidity during the warm parts of the year. This is done in three ways: 1. Application on our phones for the Weather. 2. Wet Bulb Temperatures using a spin sycrometer 3. Hand Held Temperature and Humidity gauge Other ways that we provide relief for our student-athletes in through ice towel buckets and ice baths. During the first week of practice ice baths are mandatory unless they have a medical condition that prevents from getting in. Also, weight charts are used to monitor fluid intake through the first couple of days of practice. If an athlete has a medical emergency due to heat, we have ways to check body temperatures and as we will talk about more in detail in an emergency action plan in case this happens. The protocols are not just followed for Hot but also Cold weather. As we cover the climate issues that may occur, we also are here to reduce, prevent, and treat athletic injuries as they occur in the perspective sports. One of the ways we do this is through concussion management. The protocol that we use for this is as follows: 1. Injury occurs, athlete is evaluated immediately by the athletic trainer. Signs and symptoms are recorded through the SCAT 5 on field evaluate tool, then a determination is made if the athlete needs to go to the ER for further testing or can wait and see our Team Physician, Dr. John Stanback for a diagnosis. If they are not immediately reporting to the ER, each athlete will go back to the athletic training room or hotel and take a Braincheck test to give us a reading on what their brain is like now in comparison to the baseline. 2. Once the athlete is seen by a Physician, a letter through email is sent out to all of his/her teachers explaining what happened, what they need to be aware of, if any special accommodations need to be made, and if they will need to miss class due to this. 3. Symptoms are monitored and recorded for each day to keep up with the symptoms that may be occurring. 4. Once asymptomatic, an athlete can start their return to play back to their sport. This consists of: a. Resolution of Symptoms for 3 to 7 days. b. First step is: walking at a medium to fast pace for 20 min. c. Second: Jog for 20 min. d. Third: Weightlifting done through circuit training. e. Fourth: Sprint and Agilities for up to 20 minutes f. Fifth: Sport Specific Drill work g. Sixth: Light Contact Practice h. Seventh: Upon Medical Release from our Physician, full contact practicing. i. Return to Sport Fully no restrictions 5. All Athletes must be released before they can participate in their specific sports. Concussion management is just one of the many ways we are there for our athletes. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Some of the other services that are provided to the athletes are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Athletic Trainer Present at every practice If injured, treatment times are posted throughout the day. We are available by cell after hours if anything arises. Have the ability to get our athletes in to see a doctor immediately. Emergency Action Plans for all areas used by our student-athletes.

2. Describe your institution's emergency medical plan for practices and competitions. Introduction The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to have a pre-designed strategy in place in the event an emergency should arise and the emergency action team needs to be activated. The emergency action team is made up of: Mississippi University for Women athletic personnel, emergency medical services and security personnel. It is essential that the athletic department’s EAP identifies the role of each member of the emergency action team in regards to communications, equipment, and protocols for each sporting venue. Components of Emergency Action Plan Three main components of the emergency action plan: • Emergency Personnel • Emergency Communication • Emergency Equipment Emergency Personnel The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers and athletic staff which may include, but not limited to: • Certified Athletic Trainers • Physicians • Emergency Medical Technicians • Coaches • Managers • Athletic Administration • And, possibly, bystanders During intercollegiate athletic practice and competition (traditional season), the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine staff: • Certified Athletic Trainer- with possible assistance from coaches/managers • Team Physician- if available During intercollegiate athletic practice (non-traditional season), individual training sessions and weight lifting, the first responder to an emergency situation may be a member of the Athletic Department: • Head Coach • Assistant Coaches • Other institutional personnel Certified Athletic Trainers may not always be available to travel during the traditional season away competitions. A stocked medical kit and information on all athletes will be sent with the Head Coach if there is no Certified Athletic Trainer traveling with the team. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Athletic Administrators, coaches and staff personnel responsible for game management are required to maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and the prevention of disease transmission (blood-borne pathogens) at all times. These requirements are in keeping with OSHA standards and Mississippi University for Women. Guidelines are also established in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook. Certification must be completed prior to assignment on the emergency action team. Roles Within the Emergency Team The emergency action team’s role is to help the ATC in the event of an emergency. Annual review and update of the EAP is conducted with all athletic personnel so that each member of the emergency action team is aware of their respective role. The following roles are included in the EAP: • Immediate care of the injured /ill athlete(s) • Retrieval of emergency equipment • Activation of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) • Directing EMS to the scene Description of the Roles • Immediate care of the injured/ill athlete: The minimal training required for coverage is First Aid, Adult CPR, Adult AED, and prevention of disease transmission. The designated personnel with these minimal requirements include the ATCs, coaches, administrators of game management, athletic personnel, and security. Acute care for the athlete should be provided by the most qualified individual on the scene; those with lower credentials should yield to those with more appropriate training. • Retrieval of emergency equipment: During a home game or practice where a MUW ATC is in attendance, the ATC will have a medical kit, the competing athletes’ emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED. Splints and crutches will either be on the sideline or easily accessible to the emergency action team. In the event, there is no ATC present, it is the responsibility of the coach to bring their assigned medical kit, emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED (if one is not accessible during the practice or game). It is the responsibility of each member of the emergency action team to know the location and function of all medical equipment. • Activation of the emergency medical system (EMS): Activation of the EMS should be done as soon as the situation is deemed as an emergency or life-threatening event. Anyone on the emergency team can make the call to activate EMS, however, the person chosen should stay calm under pressure and can communicate effectively over the phone. This person should be familiar with the location and address of the event. Activating EMS Emergency transportation of an injured/ill athlete is provided via the EMS system by contacting the appropriate security and allowing their dispatch to contact EMS. However, at sporting venues where security does not patrol, you will need to activate EMS by dialing 911. The following information should be communicated with the EMS dispatcher. • Hello my name is . • My phone number is . • I am at the Mississippi University for Women on the field or court. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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Address of the campus: Oakdale: 1100 College Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 Columbus Soccer Park, 2535 Main Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 We have a male/female approximately years of age. Give any details of the injured person’s condition. (body part, level of consciousness, bleeding, etc.) • Condition of athlete and any first aid treatment initiated by first responder. • Give directions for EMS entry to the athletic venue. • Be the last person to hang up. Directing EMS to the scene: A member of the emergency action team will be sent to a designated area and flag down the responding vehicle and escort them to the emergency situation. It is imperative that the coordinator for the event (practice or game) check that all pre-determined access roads and field entrances are clear and accessible. A designated individual may provide transportation to a local emergency room or doctor for a non-life threatening injury/illness. Keep in mind that a member of the emergency action team (Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Trainer, etc.) may provide transportation to the emergency room only if adequate emergency coverage is maintained at the venue. Emergency Communication • All personnel within the emergency action team should have access to a telecommunication device. • If radios are being utilized, they should be checked prior to each practice or competition. • A backup system of communication should be in place if the primary line of communication fails. • The most common method of communication is a cellular phone, but a landline/public phone can be utilized. Emergency Equipment • All necessary emergency equipment should be readily accessible at the site of the practice or competition. • Personnel should be familiar and trained with the function and operation of all emergency devices. • Emergency equipment should be checked regularly List of emergency equipment • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) • Medical Kit • Splint Bag • Biohazard Supplies • All emergency equipment will be available in the Athletic Training Room at the site of the event if not present on field during practice/competition. Non-traditional practices will not be provided with emergency equipment; therefore, EMS should be called if an emergency situation arises without a sports medicine staff member on-site. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS No Athletic Trainer Present Due to scheduling conflicts or shortage in ATC personnel, there may be a situation when an ATC will not be present. In a practice situation the coach, who is CPR/AED and First Aid certified, will have to assume the responsibility of the First Aid responder and provide the necessary care to stabilize the injury or illness. It is important to note that the coach must have a cell phone (to activate an emergency response), an AED, and a medical kit with emergency instruction sheet, and emergency contact information. In the situation where an ATC is not traveling, the host school will be contacted and notified that Mississippi University for Women will not be sending an Athletic Trainer. It will be the responsibility of the on-site Athletic Trainer to attend to the injured athlete. The MUW coach will provide medical information from the emergency contact sheets to the attending ATC as well as necessary supplies from the medical kit. In either case, whether practicing or traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer the coach must notify their assigned Athletic Trainer immediately. The coach along with an ATC (within 24 hours) needs to fill out an injury report. Conclusion The emergency and catastrophic action plans should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel, along with First Aid, AED, and CPR certification and/or recertification. These action plans ensure the best care for the athlete if an emergency situation arises. Management of Catastrophic Event The definition of a catastrophic incident: The sudden death of a student-athlete, coach or staff member from any cause, or disabling and/or quality of life-altering injuries. In the event of a catastrophic incident, a catastrophic management team (CMT) will work collaboratively to officially communicate any and all information to family members, Mississippi University for Women personnel, teammates, coaches, staff and media. The team will consist of the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer, Senior Staff, Director of Communications, and Security. This team may select others to help facilitate fact-finding specific to the incident. Follow the action plan below to ensure each member is called immediately and the proper steps are taken to collect all information, notify essential people, and initiate all support personnel. Immediate Actions for CMT • The team physician, head athletic trainer, head coach, athletic director and/or a designee will immediately proceed to the medical facility (if applicable) to get all pertinent facts regarding the incident accurately. A catastrophic injury report form should be filled out (Appendix A). • The CMT will notify the injured student-athletes family with pertinent information, if not present. All contact information is available on medical release form in the medical kit. • Document all events, list all participants and witnesses, and obtain all medical records. Also, secure any or all available materials/equipment involved, including equipment of Student-Athletic and film, if available.

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Only members of CMT, or designated individuals, are to speak on the incident to family members, media, other staff members, student-athletes or coaches. No one else has clearance to speak about the event, including other Student-Athletes.

Who is contacted by who? • Director for Sports Medicine or Certified Athletic Trainer designee contacts: • Team physician, counseling center, insurance company and NCAA Catastrophic Injury Service Line and Insurance Carrier. • Team physician communicates with any local medical personnel, hospital and/or medical facilities regarding the medical facts of event • Senior administration staff contacts the University President, Legal Counsel, and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative • Director of Athletic Communications contacts university public relations • The media will be notified by a representative from university public relations when all facts are known and a statement has been made by the CMT. • Guidelines: Emergency Injury/Illness Event • Coaches should try to make themselves available to the sports medicine staff if help is needed. • Coaches, players and non-medical personnel should not try to touch, move or roll and injured player. • Players, parents, and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players • Once the sports medicine staff, team physicians and/or EMS staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference. Lightning Safety In the event, a situation arises where an outdoor evacuation of a venue is necessary: rain, thunder & lightning, etc. All spectators will exit the field swiftly, calmly, and they will seek shelter in their vehicles. If there is lightning, the decision to postpone play is the responsibility of the game administrator, athletic trainer and game officials. Whenever possible the ATC will have a sky scan lightning detector with them. In the event there is no sky scan on site the 30/30 rule will be in effect, count the seconds from the time the lightning is sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard By the time the monitor obtains a flash-to-bang of 30 seconds, all individuals should have left the site and reached a safe structure to location. Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear thunder to resume play. The coaches and athletic administrator, and facility coordinator must account for all athletes and support staff. It will be the responsibility of the facility coordinator and athletic administrator to make sure everyone knows where to seek shelter. (Announcements will be made).

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS AED Guidelines Please check all venue maps for locations of permanent AED’s. Again, remember practices or conditioning sessions not covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer. It is the responsibility of the coach to make sure an AED is readily accessible to them. For every home competition and practice covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer, there will be an AED on the sideline. 1. All personnel using the AED should be trained with the proper use and maintenance of the AED including: • Safety precautions to utilize so the AED user does not jeopardize the safety of the patient, other persons or him/herself. • Assessment of an unconscious person to determine if a cardiac arrest has occurred and if and AED needs to be utilized. • Recognizing a shock has been given to the patient and that the AED is no longer charged. • Assessing the post-shock status of the patient and determining if further use of the AED is required. • Operations of the emergency medical services system and interactions with the emergency response team. • The role of the user and coordination with the emergency response team with regards to CPR, defibrillation, basic life support and advanced life support. • The responsibility of the user to continue care until a qualified medical professional arrives at the scene. 2. Ensure immediate access to 911. 3. Ensure a primary survey to evaluate consciousness, pulse and breathing while identifying another responder to get the AED and call 911. Suspected Spinal Injury Policy Any athlete suspected of having a spinal cord injury should not be moved and should be managed as though a spinal cord injury has occurred. C-Spine in-line stabilization should be maintained. • ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation), level of consciousness and neurological status should be assessed. If the airway is impaired, maintain c-spine in-line stabilization while using a modified jaw thrust. • EMS should be activated. • The athlete should not be moved until immobilized, unless it is essential to maintain ABC’s. If the athlete must be moved, the athlete should be placed in a supine position while maintaining spinal immobilization. • While waiting for EMS to arrive, the first responder should maintain C-Spine immobilization. Helmet Face Mask Removal Policy for the Unconscious Athlete Any athlete who is unconscious and is suspected of having an injury to the spine should have a clear airway to assure proper medical care. The equipment needed includes: o Flat head screw driver o Phillips head screw driver o Battery operated screw driver o Charger MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS o Scissors o Bag valve mask o AED Procedure: • The Athletic Trainer on site will stabilize the head and C-Spine. • One coach will be designated to retrieve the emergency equipment for facemask removal. • One or two coaches will be designated to cut the chin straps and remove the face mask. • If one coach is available: they will use the scissors to cut the chin strap, then start to unscrew the three (3) screws necessary to remove the face mask o Top of helmet, above the forehead (1 screw) o Sides of helmet, by jaw (2 screws) If two coaches are available one will cut the chin strap while the other removes the top and side screw on their side, they will then pass the screw driver to the other coach to unscrew the last screw. o The facemask will come off as a single unit. o The athletic trainer or coach will then initiate CPR using a bag valve mask. o In the event that the face mask cannot be removed, the helmet will be removed. o The athletic trainer will stabilize the head and spine o A designated coach will remove the helmet *Screw Driver should be charged weekly and checked regularly to ensure it is working* Facemask and helmet removal should be rehearsed yearly and the policy should be gone through with anyone who will be present at home lacrosse practices or competitions to ensure adequate training. Heat Illness Protocol Exercise in extreme heat may lead to serious life-threatening conditions if precautions are not taken by the athlete, coach and athletic trainer. These conditions include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat Cramps Signs and symptoms: o Dehydration, thirst, sweating, painful muscle cramps and fatigue o Pain that can be pinpointed to a location o Cramps occur during or after intense workouts o Athletes core temperature is elevated Treatment: o Remove the athlete from exercise session, workout or practice and have them rest in the shade or air-conditioned room o Stretch, massage and knead the muscles that are cramping in a position where the muscle is fully extended o Provide athlete with fluids o Provide food high in salt content to replenish electrolyte content lost o If heat cramps persist, use ice massage on affected muscle MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Return to Play: Once the athlete is rested and their fluids are replenished, they can usually return to the current exercise session at the discretion of the team physician or athletic trainer. Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms: o Fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness o Pale skin, heavy sweating. Dehydration, sodium loss, irritability o Decreased muscle coordination, decreased blood pressure, core body temperature between 98-104°F (97-103°F orally) Treatment: o Move athlete to a cool/shaded area or air-conditioned room and remove excess clothing o Elevate legs to promote venous return o Cool athlete with fans, ice towels or ice bags o Provide fluids for rehydration o Athletes showing signs of heat exhaustion should respond quickly to treatment. If treatment does not work quickly, heat stroke should be considered. Return to Play: Returning to play on the same day is not advised an athlete should wait 24 hours before returning to play. Further medical clearance may be recommended to rule out other conditions. Heat Stroke Signs and Symptoms: o Core body temperature greater than 104°F immediately post collapse and central nervous system dysfunction o Irrational behavior, irritability, emotional instability o Altered consciousness, coma, disorientation or dizziness o Headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting o Diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of muscle function/balance o Collapse, staggering, feeling sluggish o SWEATING STOPS o Dehydration, dry mouth, thirst o Rapid pulse, low blood pressure, quick breathing Treatment HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY o Remove all excess clothing and equipment o Cool the athlete as quickly as possible within 30 minutes using a whole-body ice water immersion (35-38°F) o Administer Rectal Thermometer o If immersion is not possible, take athlete to cold shower or move to shaded, cool area and use rotating cold, wet towel to cover as much of the body as possible o Maintain airway, breathing and circulation o After cooling has been initiated, activate EMS o Monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and CNS status

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Return to Play o Athlete will need to obtain a medical clearance from physician stating they are asymptomatic and all lab tests are normal before returning to play o The length of recovery time is dictated by the severity of the incident o The athlete should avoid exercise for at least one week o The athlete should then begin a return to play protocol under the supervision of a health care professional such as the Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician The return to play protocol can include: o Easy-to-moderate exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days before starting strenuous exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days. o Easy-to-moderate exercise in heat for several days followed by strenuous exercise in the heat for strenuous days. Hot Weather Policy The heat index is the “feels like” temperature. The chart below shows the health risks as temperature and relative humidity rise. Cold Injury Protocol Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms: o Signs and symptoms of hypothermia will vary depending on the athlete and the severity of hypothermia. o Oral or axillary body temperature below 95°F o Clumsiness, loss of finger dexterity, slurred speech o Confusion, memory loss o Loss of consciousness, hyperventilation, decreased vital signs] Treatment: o Determine if CPR and activation of EMS is necessary o Move athlete to warm environment with shelter from the wind o Remove any wet or damp clothing, then insulate with warm, dry clothing or blankets o When rewarming, apply heat to trunk, axilla, chest and groin o Provide fluids and food to maintain metabolism o Continually monitor vital signs o Avoid applying friction massage to tissues to decrease the likelihood of tissue injury if possible frostbite is present Return to Play Depending on the severity of the hypothermia, the athlete may be able to return to play during the same practice. Once the athlete is rested and their body temperature has returned to normal, they can usually return to play at the discretion of the athletic trainer or team physician. If the hypothermia is more severe, the athlete should sit out 24 hours. Following rest, the athlete will be put through a graduated return to play protocol.

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Cold Weather Policy If the “feels like” temperature is 25°F or below, athletes and coaches can practice for 90 minutes straight. If the coach wants to practice beyond the 90-minute period, the athletes must return to a heated environment and rewarm for 20 minutes before returning to practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 15°F or below, practice will be limited to 60 minutes and the athletes must rewarm for 20 minutes at least once during practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 10°F of below, practice will be terminated and scheduled at a different day/time. 3. How many full-time and part-time staff comprise your institution's sports medicine team? Full time-2 Part-time (Budget allows to hire an additional staff member for certain situations including competition days as needed) We currently have to full-time Athletic Trainers on staff, with our Head Athletic Trainer also serving as our Athletics Healthcare Administrator

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ATTACHMENT: 1a Philosophy & Mission Statement

Win Every Day The W Athletics Philosophy Statement The Department of Athletics will conduct a broad-based Division III focused sports program for men and women that is an integral part of the University’s mission and adheres to the framework established by the NCAA and all other governing bodies. The overall development of each student-athlete is of paramount importance. The department will provide the necessary vision and leadership for student-athletes to participate at the highest level of their ability while pursuing a quality education. Participation on an intercollegiate team will provide studentathletes with the opportunity to learn and develop values which foster self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills and fair play in an equitable and diverse environment. The goal is to attain and maintain competitive excellence in all sports programs, including participation in intercollegiate individual and team championship events, whenever possible.

VISION STATEMENTS The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to: • Providing all student-athletes with the highest quality academic, athletic and social experience; • Hiring and developing the best coaches and support staff to produce successful programs; • Developing the leadership potential of student-athletes and staff; • Providing a safe environment for the student-athletes; • Conducting programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

The mission of the Department of Athletics at The W is to develop student-athletes who desire to excel in the four core principles of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life.

ATTACHMENT: 1b Student-Athlete Handbook

Athletics Department Student-Athlete Handbook 2022-23 ***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

Table of Contents A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ..........................................................1-2 THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................................3 DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ..............................................................................4-5 THE W ATHLETICS MISSION AND VISION .............................................................................6 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY ...................................................................................7 WIN EVERY DAY IN ACADEMICS ACADEMICS & ELIGIBILITY ......................................................................................................8 GUIDELINES FOR CLASS ATTENDANCE AND MISSED CLASS .................................................... 8 MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS ........................................................................................... 8-9 ACADEMIC SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 9 ADVISEMENT......................................................................................................................................... 9 REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................................... 10 STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES ........................................................................................................... 10 DECLARING A MAJOR........................................................................................................................ 10 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY ......................................................................................................... 11

ELIGIBILITY ...........................................................................................................................12-13 ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students ........................................................................14 NCAA REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 14 MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS .......................................................... 14-16 IN SEASON ELIGIBILITY ....................................................................................................................16

ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students.............................................................................17-18 NCAA DIII SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS ......................................................................18-23 WIN EVERY DAY IN ATHLETICS NCAA DIII SUMMARY PLAYING & PRACTICE SEASONS ............................................24-25 SPORTS MEDICINE................................................................................................................25-35 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 25-28 CONCUSSION POLICY ................................................................................................................... 28-30 HEALTH CENTER ................................................................................................................................. 30 INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES .................................................................... 31-32 DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING.............................................................................................. 32-34 PREGNANCY & REFERRAL & MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES ................................................. 34-35

TEAM TRAVEL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................35-36 STUDENT-ATHLETE RECRUITING HOST POLICY ..........................................................36-37 SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS .........................................................................................................37 MISCONDUCT ........................................................................................................................37-38 WIN EVERY DAY IN COMMUNITY STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) ..................................................38-41

WIN EVERY DAY IN LIFE LIFE SKILLS ................................................................................................................................ 42 SPORTSMANSHIP .......................................................................................................................42 STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT ...................................................................... 42-48 PENALTY .............................................................................................................................................. 43 ALCOHOL POLICY ......................................................................................................................... 43-44 TOBACCO ............................................................................................................................................. 44 HAZING ............................................................................................................................................ 44-45 SEXUAL HARASSMENT ..................................................................................................................... 45 NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ............................................................................................. 45 FACEBOOK, TWITTER, VINE, SNAP CHAT, INSTAGRAM AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA........ 42 NCAA GAMBLING POLICY ................................................................................................................ 45 RESIDENCE LIFE RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 46 VIOLATION SANCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 47

GRIEVANCE POLICY - ATHLETICS.........................................................................................48 NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS INFORMATION & FORMS .................................................... 48-52 Title IX, Policy to Combat Sexual Violence &Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form..53-55

CAMPUS SAFETY ..................................................................................................................56-57 TORNADO INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 56 WEAPONS ON CAMPUS...................................................................................................................... 56 PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES ..................................................................................................... 57 UNIVERSITY MAIL SERVICES .......................................................................................................... 57 NCAA PLAYING MINIMUMS AND MAXIMUMS…………………………………………………… 58

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Welcome to The W! You have a tremendous opportunity to receive an outstanding education while also participating in intercollegiate athletics. Currently, The W is in Year 3 of the process in transitioning to become an NCAA Division III member institution with active membership in September 2023. The NCAA Division III has more than 440 member institutions and 195,000 student-athletes. The NCAA Division III and The W prioritize the well-rounded student-athlete experience. Our hope is that you pursue excellence in a variety of ways during your time here. To excel requires commitment, self-discipline and hard work. As we begin the 2022-2023 academic year, we wish you much success in all of your endeavors. Our Athletic Department is firmly committed to working within the educational mission of the University, understanding that the primary responsibility for balancing academics and athletics falls on you, the student-athlete. Our commitment as an institution is to help you reach your potential, and to best position you for success academically, athletically, in the community and in life. We hope and believe that you are committed to the same. This handbook describes programs, policies and procedures you are likely to encounter as a student-athlete. It outlines your rights and responsibilities while a member of the intercollegiate athletics program. You are responsible for being familiar with the content contained within the following pages. The information included in the handbook is to be used in conjunction with any and all standards, rules and regulations set forth by the Mississippi University for Women and the NCAA. Access to the MUW Student Handbook and the NCAA Division III Manual is available online and refenced below. If you have any questions, you are able to contact any member of our athletic staff including me. At the end of your athletic season you will be asked to complete a student-athlete satisfaction survey. Your participation in this survey will allow us to receive vital feedback about significant areas that impact the intercollegiate athletics program. Please take the time to complete the survey. The student-athlete handbook and the survey will be reviewed annually and any feedback you provide to aid in the advancement of this document and excellence in our department would be greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your attention to this handbook. We are thrilled you have chosen The W! It is our honor and privilege to assist and support you throughout your collegiate experience and in your future endeavors. We look forward to you representing us proudly as you continue to strive to be your very best. Best of luck during the upcoming year, Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation 1

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL is to assist OWLS Student-Athletes in attaining their academic and athletic goals through the observance of the rules and regulations of the University, NCAA, Athletic Department and Conferences in which the University holds membership.

REPRESENTING THE W AS AN ATHLETE IS BOTH AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE. Therefore, an athlete's attitude, conduct and appearance in the classroom, at competitions, practices, or elsewhere should always reflect the Athletic Department in a positive manner.

ATHLETICS IS SECONDARY TO ACADEMICS. Earning a degree should be the primary goal of all student-athletes.

NOTE: Please refer to the MUW Student Handbook located at https://bulletin.muw.edu/index.php?catoid=45 for additional student policies and procedures set forth for all MUW students. Also, please refer to the ncaa.org and the NCAA III Compliance Manual located at https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/reports/getReport/90011 and the NCAA Division III Summary of Key Regulations at https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf the for additional opportunities and rules information.

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THE W ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The mission of Mississippi University for Women is to provide a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for women and men in a variety of liberal arts and professional programs while maintaining its historic commitment to academic and leadership development for women. Emphasizing a personalized learning experience, the University engages in a variety of instructional methodologies to provide educational opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment. The institution promotes research, scholarship, and creativity to enhance student development and achievement as a platform for lifelong education and growth. As an integral part of the overall educational mission, the Athletics Program reflects the values of excellence, leadership, and personalized learning to which all of the University’s endeavors aspire. The Athletics Program at The W is an extra-curricular activity that supplements the academic program and supports the institution’s educational mission by providing opportunities for students to participate in intercollegiate sports activities that help them grow personally and socially. In particular, the Athletics Program enhances general life knowledge, skills and abilities, including physical fitness, self-confidence, leadership and teamwork. To this end, the Athletics Program measures its success by the extent to which its student-athletes develop as well-rounded individuals of intellect and character. The University’s strategic plan recognizes the need to develop the sense of community among students, parents, alumni, employees, and friends. There are opportunities to create a vibrant campus community through the Athletics program both for those who participate directly in intercollegiate sports and those who, as spectators and fans, benefit from the camaraderie. This will be an important driver of the future development of the College.

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NCAA DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Colleges and universities in Division III place the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activity is conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience, and an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff. To achieve this end, Division III institutions: 1. Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics program at the institutional, conference and national governance levels; 2. Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs; 3. Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance; 4. Primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year, undergraduate experience; 5. Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators; 6. Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of sport offerings for their students through broad-based athletics programs; 7. Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their | relationships with student-athletes; 8. Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body; 9. Assure that student-athletes are supported in their efforts to meaningfully participate in non-athletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience; 10. Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educational mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further, the administration of an institution’s athletics program (e.g., hiring, compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) should be integrated into the campus culture and educational mission; 11. Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutional policies and procedures applicable to the admission process; 12. Exercise institutional and/or conference autonomy in the establishment of initial and continuing eligibility standards for student-athletes; 13. Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body; 14. Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policies and procedures applicable to the general student body; 15. Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men’s and women’s sports; 16. Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents; 17. Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and 18. Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities. 4

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

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MISSION: The Department of Athletics conducts a broad-based Division III sports program for men and women that is an integral part of the University’s mission and adheres to the framework established by the NCAA. The overall development of each student-athlete is of paramount importance. The department will provide the necessary vision and leadership for studentathletes to participate at the highest level of their ability while pursuing a quality education. Participation on an intercollegiate team will provide student-athletes with the opportunity to learn and develop values which foster self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills and fair play in an equitable and diverse environment. The goal is to attain and maintain competitive excellence in all sports programs, including participation in NCAA individual and team championship events, whenever possible. VISION STATEMENTS The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to: • • • • •

Providing all student-athletes with the highest quality academic, athletic and social experience; Hiring and developing the best coaches and support staff to produce successful programs; Developing the leadership potential of student-athletes and staff; Providing a safe environment for the student-athletes; Conducting programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

CORE PRINCIPLES: The mission of the Department of Athletics at the Mississippi University for Women is to develop student-athletes who desire to excel in the four core principles of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation/SWA jlclaybrook@muw.edu 662-329-7962

Dr. Chad Murphy Faculty Athletic Representativetcmurphy1@muw.edu 662-329-7241

Jason Miller Head Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu 662-329-6217

JaQuailia Hudgins Assistant Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu 662-329-6217

Daniel Talley Director of Compliance/ Head Tennis Coach dltalley@muw.edu 662-329-6586 Glen Halbert Halee Hensley Athletics Diversity & Inclusion SAAC Advisor/Head Designee gehalbert@muw.edu Volleyball Coach 662-329-7442

Dave Beyer Director of Athletic Communications wdbeyer@muw.edu 662-329-6574

hmhensley@muw.edu

662-329-6585 BASEBALL

Scott Mularz

dsmularz@muw.edu/662-329-6575

BASKETBALL (MEN)

Dean Burrows

btburrowsjr@muw.edu/662-329-6445

BASKETBALL (WOMEN)

Drew Johnson

anjohnson7@muw.edu/ 662-241-6436

CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD (W & M)

Dedrick Burnett

dburnett1@muw.edu/ 662-498-0216

GOLF (WOMEN & MEN)

Benji Williams

brwilliams2@muw.edu/ 662-498-0215

TENNIS (WOMEN& MEN)

Daniel Talley

dltalley@muw.edu/ 662-329-6586

SOCCER (MEN)

Benjamin Pheasant

SOCCER (WOMEN)

Catie Lyles

cjlyles@muw.edu/ 662-329-7996

SOFTBALL

Buddy Foster

cefoster@muw.edu/ 662-329-6573

SOFTBALL

Rebecca Oldham

rkoldham@muw.edu/662-329-6418

VOLLEYBALL

Halee Hensley

hmhensley@muw.edu/ 662-329-6585

CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD (W & M)

Hannah White

hmwhite1@muw.edu/ 662-329-6572

bjpheasant@muw.edu/ 662-329-6571

IMPORTANT CONTACTS ON CAMPUS Student Success Center

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

662.329.7138

Financial Aid

Welty Hall Room 107

662.329.7114

Campus Recreation

Stark Recreation Center

662.329.7494

Residence Life

Cochran Hall 2nd Floor

662.329.7127

Campus Health Center

Eckford Hall

662.329.7289

Bookstore

Residence Hall

662.329.7409

Hogarth Dining Center

Hogarth Student Center

662.329.7411

SGA

MUW-600

662.329.7420

Career Services

Reneau Hall 1st Floor

662.329.7138

Registrar

Welty Hall Room 105

662.329.7135

Campus Police

McDevitt Hall

662-241-7777

Post Office

Hogarth Student Center

662.329.7408

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Counseling Services

11 Street & 4 Avenue

662.329.7748

University Accounting

Welty Hall 1 Floor

Title IX Coordinator

Karen Clay

662.370.1035

muw.edu/titleix

muw.edu/reporting

662.329.7210

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WIN EVERY DAY IN ACADEMICS I. ACADEMICS & ELIGIBILITY The MUW Athletics Department is fully committed to the academics-first tenant of NCAA Division III. Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Academics: ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES IS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES, regardless of the attendance requirements of the class you are enrolled in. Absence from class for practice purposes is an NCAA violation, therefore this is NEVER allowed. Due to competitive schedules and the related travel demands, student-athletes will miss some classes and exams. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to communicate with professors/instructors to determine what their expectations are for you to make up/complete missed course work. In the unlikely event that a student-athlete encounters any difficulty in communicating and making the necessary academic arrangements with the professor, please notify your head coach as soon as possible.

General Guidelines for Class Attendance and Missed Class • Students should remind their instructor of known class/contest conflicts at least one week before the missed class. Each student-athlete will be given a class excusal letter prior to the season outlining days and times that the team will be traveling for home and away contests. • Student-athletes should make all of the necessary arrangements in order to make up all work or tests missed with the professor prior to athletic travel. It is the responsibility of the student to make up coursework in a timeframe agreed upon by the student and the instructor. • Student-athletes should identify him or herself to the instructor after the first or second class meeting, providing his/her name, sport and team schedule. The student-athlete will provide the class excusal letter to the instructor during the first of second class meeting. • Each program establishes consequences for unexcused missed class time, which is approved by the Director of Athletics. NOTE: Students who are absent from class for more than one week due to personal or medical issues are responsible for notifying the VP of Student Affairs, Provost, and the Director of Athletics. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ATTENDANCE POLICIES MAY LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING: a) Suspension from future practices and competitions (number to be determined by the Director of Athletics). b) Second infractions will lead to more stringent penalties, including immediate suspension and possible loss of dismissal from squad. c) Infractions leading to ineligibility (under 12 credits) will lead to immediate suspension. **Withdrawal from classes must be preceded by the written permission of the Director of Athletics (or Designee) even during the off season of a sport.

NOTE: Students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so through the College or School of their major or through the Student Success Center if they are undeclared. The last day to withdraw from the University is listed on the Academic Calendar. Once the withdrawal request form is processed, this is an irreversible action.

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1. MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL ATTEMPT TO MONITOR THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF ALL OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES DURING THE SEMESTER THROUGH: A. Mid-Term Progress Reports: will be sent to instructors by the University. Information and feedback from these reports will be provided to team members along with referrals for tutoring and/or counseling assistance. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to seek out academic assistance (i.e. tutoring) if their instructor or coach requires it. B. The Owls Academic Support & Individual Success Program: Designed to monitor the academic progress of our “at-risk” student-athletes. We have defined “at-risk” as all first semester freshmen, transfer student and any continuing student-athlete with an overall GPA that is less than a 2.5 or a previous semester performance below a 2.0. ➢ Each “at-risk” student-athlete will have progress reports sent to their professors/ instructors two times a semester by their head coach via e-mail. The professor/ instructor completes the form indicating the progress of the student-athlete and any potential issues/ concerns.

2. ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Student Success Center is designed to develop and refine the student's academic skills. The dedicated staff offers personalized instruction that supplements and supports MUW’s formal academic programs. Tutoring is available at the on campus. Please schedule an appointment with the center to properly identify your academic needs. The contact number and location of the center is on page 5 of this handbook.

3. ADVISEMENT New students are assigned a faculty or academic staff advisor who will counsel them regarding their academic progress. The appropriate academic Department will assign students a faculty or staff advisor specific to their major. Undeclared students will be advised by faculty or staff members from the Student Success Center, which is located in Reneau Hall and is open daily for questions regarding academic schedules, programs, and requirements. Before each registration, students must consult with their advisors. All MUW students should see their advisor not only for program planning prior to each registration, but also for guidance and evaluation throughout the school year. An advising period is published during the fall and spring semesters. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates. In all academic programs at MUW, some courses are required while others are elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that all required courses of the chosen curriculum are completed. Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic work. Not all courses are offered every semester; some are only offered in alternating semesters or alternating years. The University is not responsible for scheduling problems that result from the student’s failure to take these intermittent courses when they are available, nor is the institution responsible for those students in an accelerated program who cannot be accommodated by the regular course rotation or students who are off sequence due to failing courses. Students who have questions regarding their major fields of interest or who want help with decisions are invited to consult their advisors, staff in the Student Success Center, Department Chairs/Program Directors, or Deans at any time during the school year.

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4. REGISTRATION A. Registration for Classes - Registering on Banner Web Before beginning the registration process, you must see your assigned advisor to approve your schedule and get your Registration Access Pin (RAP). Log onto MUW homepage (http://www.muw.edu) and click on BANNER WEB. If you have not logged into Banner Web previously, check the Banner Web Instructions. 1. Clicking on the "Student Services" link will give you the following options: ➢ Student Schedule and Registration (Add/Drop classes; Display your class schedule; Check your registration status) ➢ Student Records (View your holds; Display your grades and transcript) 2. Click on the "Student Schedule and Registration" link. 3. Click Check Your Registration Status to view your registration time slots (the dates you are allotted to register via the web) and any messages that will prevent you from registering. ➢ NOTE: All holds must be cleared before you can process any add/drops. Once you have reviewed your registration status, click the <MENU> button to return to the "Student Schedule and Registration" menu. 4. Click Add/Drop Classes ➢ NOTE: Special Grading Options – Audit and Pass/Fail --- To register for classes under a special grading option, you must obtain the permission of your Department Chair/Program Director and bring a completed add/drop form to the Office of the Registrar. 5. Select Desired Term and click <Submit Term>. You will then be prompted for your Registration Access PIN (RAP). Enter Registration Access PIN and <Submit PIN>. Type in CRNs and click <Submit Changes>. Arrow down on right scroll bar to verify course information. If a class is closed, you can enter another CRN or click to search for another open course. Click <Submit Changes> again if needed. Classes may be dropped by using the options available in the Action field. If no options are listed in the Action field then the class may not be dropped. Click the <MENU> button on your internet browser to return to "Schedule & Registration". 6. To print schedule, click Student Detail Schedule or Student Schedule By Day & Time and click the <Print> button on your internet browser. ➢ NOTE: Some labs require that students provide their own paper for any printing. 7. Logout when registration is complete.

5. STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES Students may take classes at another accredited college or university while simultaneously enrolled at The W, and the academic credits earned can be transferred. However, only those credits that conform to The W’s standards and requirements will be accepted. Official transcripts for such course work must be filed with The W's Registrar at the completion of the term of enrollment. Students are responsible for requesting these transcripts and for paying all related charges. Students planning to take courses at other institutions should secure in advance the approval of the Department Chair/Program Di- rector and Dean of the appropriate College.

6. DECLARING A MAJOR The NCAA requires that all student-athletes designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of the third year of enrollment (fifth semester) and thereafter shall make satisfactory progress toward that specific degree. This rule is also applicable to transfer students. Declaring a major is accomplished by filing the appropriate form with the Registrar. When changing your major, you must first notify your head coach and a member of the Department of Athletics Administration prior to making any changes. Advisement from your potential new major department is required as well.

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7. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Each MUW student shares with the University the responsibility for promoting and maintaining the academic integrity of the College community. The University views all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, plagiarism and cheating, as very serious matters punishable by penalties that may include failure in a course or expulsion from the University. A. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else’s ideas, products, or words as one’s own. It is a violation of legal, moral, and educational codes of behavior. Allowing another student to falsely represent one’s own work as his or her own is likewise to engage in plagiarism. Materials and works submitted as fulfillment of course requirements must be the student’s own work. Students are expected to know and use proper forms of citation when making use of the ideas or products of another. Any direct quotation, regardless of how long, must be accompanied by a reference citation. Paraphrasing another’s ideas requires similar documentation. Using “ghost written” or purchased term papers is a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism might result in a penalty that may include a grade of “F” for the paper and a failing grade for the course for the student involved. B. Cheating Cheating of any kind is a violation of the MUW policy on academic honesty. This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized receiving or giving of information or assistance during examinations, quizzes, or any other evaluative instrument as well as the use of any unauthorized information or assistance during such tests. Submitting work in one course which has already been submitted for another course, without the consent of the instructor, is also considered academic dishonesty. Any act which improperly deprives other students from equal access to library, media, computer, or other course related materials is an act of academic dishonesty. Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty may be questioned by the course instructor. In some cases, academic dishonesty by a student may be handled between the faculty member and the student involved. C. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty 1. A student who violates university, college, school, and/or course policies regarding plagiarism and/or cheating will receive a 0 (zero) for the test or assignment, which will be averaged into the final grade according to the policies defined in the instructor’s syllabus. 2. The faculty member is required to inform the Chief Academic Officer as well as his/her Department Chair/Program Director and Dean that a student has cheated or plagiarized. This notification will remain confidential in compliance with policies protecting student privacy. 3. If a student disagrees with the instructor’s judgment that he/she has cheated or committed plagiarism, the student can consult first with the Department Chair/Program Director and then with the Dean in an effort to resolve the disagreement. If a resolution is not achieved at the college level, the student may appeal directly to the Academic Standards Board through the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). 4. There will be no further action for the first violation of policies governing plagiarism and cheating unless the offense is deemed “flagrant” by the faculty member in consultation with the Department Chair/ Program Director and Dean. For any subsequent offense, the student must appear before the Academic Standards Board where additional disciplinary action will be considered. For flagrant acts the faculty member is required to assign a grade of 0 for the work and to forward the case immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. The CAO will initiate the hearing process.

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Cases in which a student misrepresents, falsifies, or withholds information concerning materials required by the University will go immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. If a student is found guilty of this offense, his or her admission to the University will be rescinded or, in the case of a student already enrolled, he or she will be dismissed from the University. A student dismissed for this reason will not be eligible for readmission to the University.

Eligibility: NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student-athlete meets all applicable eligibility requirements and the institution has certified the student-athlete’s eligibility. (Bylaw 14- Summary statement) Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student- athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student-athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Director of Compliance and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below: Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full- time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9) Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5) The phrases “good academic standing” and “satisfactory progress” are to be interpreted at each member

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institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a studentathlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section.

Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below:

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II. ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Undergraduate Studies in general. However, individual undergraduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements. 1. NCAA Division III Requirements: All General and Academic Eligibility Requirements can be found in the NCAA Division III Manual in Bylaw 14. Initial Eligibility Certification will be conducted at the opening session meetings for each team at the beginning of each academic year. In general, student-athletes must be in Good Academic Standing and Making Satisfactory Academic Progress toward their degree to be eligible to compete. After Initial Eligibility Certification for their respective sport is completed, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation’s approval is required to drop a course. Student-Athletes will have an automatic hold indicated in Banner that will prevent them from dropping classes after the initial eligibility certification date. ➢ A STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST BE A FULL-TIME MATRICULATED STUDENT in a four-year baccalaureate degree program and attempting at least 12 credits per semester while competing in his/her sport, making normal progress toward his/her degree. Any student-athlete dropping below 12 credits will immediately be deemed ineligible for the remainder of that semester. *** Exception – If a student-athlete is enrolled in his/her final semester and registered for less than a minimum full-time program of studies, the individual MUST obtain certification (in writing) from Degree Audit which states that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements. NOTE - Classes taken during the Winter Session do not count towards the 12-credit requirement for the spring. Winter session classes can be used to make up a deficiency from the fall or to help student-athletes to stay on track for graduation.

2. MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below: A. Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. B. Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree.

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Probation ➢ Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. ➢ Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to twelve (12) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of twelve (12) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved.

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Suspension ➢ Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below for financial aid purposes. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

➢ No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above. C. Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. D. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid).

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Undergraduate Students: An undergraduate student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he or she: a) Is admitted and enrolled as a degree student b) Meets the required qualitative measure for financial aid recipients c) Maintains required quantitative measurable progress toward the completion of the degree d) Completes degree requirements within a reasonable length of time. Credits granted upon admission whether for advanced placement or in transfer DO NOT COUNT toward the credits per academic year requirement to determine eligibility. Required Qualitative Measure In order to meet the required qualitative measure, the student must maintain a minimum overall MUW GPA (only courses taken at MUW are used for this standard). The GPA requirement increases as students’ progress toward graduation as shown in this scale: Cumulative Semester Cumulative Hours Attempted 0-29 30-59 60-89 90-128

MUW Must Pass MUW GPA 67% and at least a 1.50 67% and at least a 1.65 67% and at least a 1.80 67% and at least a 2.00

3. IN-SEASON ELIGIBILITY The Provost, Director of Compliance, or the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation may declare a studentathlete ineligible for practice and or competition when class attendance, academic status or other factors so warrant. The University Registrar determines academic eligibility.

You must be academically eligible to be athletically eligible. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THIS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST:

➢ MAINTAIN AN INSTITUTIONAL CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 (NOT INCLUDING TRANSFER GPA) ➢ EARN 12 CREDITS PER FULL TIME SEMESTER

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III.

ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Graduate Studies in general. However, individual graduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Graduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements.

1. GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Graduate-degree credit is granted only for graduate-level courses in which the student earns an A, B, or C. No more than six semester hours of graduate credit evaluated as C may be applied toward any graduate program, whether degree or non-degree. To remain in good standing, the student must maintain a minimum 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA on all graduate courses attempted with no more than two grades of C, with no grade of D, and with no grade of F. Moreover, any student who receives a graduate degree or certificate must possess a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA. No student on probation will be eligible for a degree or certificate.

2. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND EXPULSION FROM GRADUATE PROGRAMS A graduate student who does not maintain a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (including grades of I) will be placed on probation. If the student on probation fails to earn a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. If the student on probation earns a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student may continue in good standing unless the student earned a grade of I during the probationary semester, in which case the student may continue on probation. A student who makes more than two grades of C, a grade of D, or a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. A student who is removed from the graduate program may appeal that decision to the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. A graduate student may appeal to this committee only once during his or her graduate-student career. The student’s appeal shall consist of a letter, in her/his own words, addressed to the Committee in care of the Director of Graduate Studies. It should contain salient information detailing possible reasons and explanations for substandard academic performance, any extenuating circumstances, etc. In addition to the student’s own letter, any letters of support for the student from outside parties should also accompany the letter. The Director of Graduate Studies shall forward the appeal information to the Chair of the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. Students may file an appeal for academic work within twelve months after grades are posted. The deadline for the Graduate Office to receive appeals is five business days prior to the published registration date for the semester for which the student intends to register within that twelve months. Neither the student, nor any other parties, shall be granted the privilege of a personal appearance or hearing before the Committee. The Committee shall reserve the right to seek any relevant academic information pertaining to the student, such as class attendance records and transcripts, before rendering a final decision on the expulsion of the student. The Committee shall have the right to impose certain academic requirements or conditions on any student it readmits to the university. These may include, but are not limited to, prescribing certain courses, determining semester course load, requiring a specified level of scholastic performance, and requiring academic counseling. A written statement concerning the actions of the Committee on each student’s appeal shall be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies, who will then notify the student in writing of the Committee’s action with copies to the Registrar and the student’s Academic Department.

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The Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee represents the highest performance review board to which the student may appeal an academic expulsion. The decisions of the committee are not subject to review or change by any other university authority.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/2022-23D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf

Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Amateurism – All Sports. For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. For individuals where there is no state law or executive actions, NIL activity will not impact eligibility, but other rules, including prohibitions on pay-forplay and improper recruiting inducements remain in effect. Please click here for resources associated with the NIL policy. a. You are not eligible for participation in a sport if after full-time collegiate enrollment you have ever: (1) Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport; (2) Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport; (3) Competed on any professional athletics team (as defined by the NCAA) in that sport [Bylaw 12.02.5]; (4) Used your athletics skill for pay in any form in that sport. (Prior to collegiate enrollment, you may accept prize money based only on your place finish or performance from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body. You may also accept actual and necessary expenses associated with your practice and competition on a professional

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team prior to full-time enrollment.) [Bylaws 12.1.3 and 12.1.5] b. You are not eligible in a sport if you ever have accepted money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport. [Bylaw 12.3.1] c. You are not eligible in any sport if, after you become a student-athlete, you accept any pay for promoting a commercial product or service or allow your name or picture to be used for promoting a commercial product or service, unless: (1) You became involved in such activities for reasons independent of athletics ability; (2) No reference is made in these activities to your involvement in intercollegiate athletics; and (3) Your remuneration under such circumstances is at a rate commensurate with your skill and experience as a model or performer and is not based in any way on your athletics ability or reputation. [Bylaw 12.5.1.3] (4) You are not eligible in any sport if, because of your athletics ability, you were paid for work you did not perform, or were paid at a rate higher than the going rate. [Bylaw 12.4.1] Delayed Collegiate Enrollment. The following rules are applicable to all Division III student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2014: •

If you did not enroll in college as a full-time student by the next opportunity after a one-calendar year period following the graduation of your high school class and you participated in any of the activities listed below, you have used a season of intercollegiate competition for each calendar year or sport season in which you participated in such activities. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4] 1. Activities Constituting Use of a Season. a.

Any team competition or training in which pay in any form is provided to any of the participants above actual and necessary expenses;

b. Any individual competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form based on his or her place finish or any competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form above actual and necessary expenses; c.

Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract for athletics participation or entering a professional draft;

d. Any competition funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interest that is not open to all participants. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2] •

If you have used a season(s) of participation according to the regulations above, you must also fulfill an academic year in residence prior to being eligible to represent your school in intercollegiate competition. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.1]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2]

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Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Financial Aid – All Sports. You are not eligible if you receive financial aid other than the non-athletics financial aid that your school distributes. However, it is permissible to receive:

1. Financial aid from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.3] 2. Financial aid that has been awarded to you on a basis other than athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. [Bylaw 15.2.3.4]

3. Financial aid from an entity outside your school that meets the requirements specified in the Division III Manual. [Bylaw 15.2.3.2]

a. You must report to your school any financial aid that you receive from a source other than your school. However, you do not need to report financial aid received from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree certificate program, or your minor or 20

undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters. You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3] Transfer Students Only.

a. You are considered a transfer student if: a. You were officially registered and enrolled in a minimum, full-time program of studies in any quarter or semester of an academic year, as certified by the registrar or admissions office and attended class; or

b. You reported for a regular squad practice (including practice or conditioning activities that occurred before certification), announced by the institution through any member of its athletics department staff, before the beginning of any quarter or semester, as certified by the athletics director. [Bylaw 14.5.2]

b. If you are a transfer student from a four-year school, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence unless you meet the provisions of one of the exceptions specified in Bylaws 14.5.5.1.1, 14.5.5.1.2 or 14.5.5.1.3.

c. If you are a transfer student from a two-year institution, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence at your new institution unless you meet the academic and residence requirements specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.1 or the exception specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.2.

d. If you wish to correspond with another NCAA institution about your opportunity to transfer, the institution must have permission to contact you before any correspondence may occur.

a. To contact another NCAA Division III school, you may seek permission from your director of athletics, or you can grant other NCAA Division III institutions permission to contact you. To grant another NCAA Division III school permission to contact you about a potential transfer (or for you to be able to contact the school), complete the Permission to Contact: Self-Release form that is provided by the NCAA national office and here is the link to the self-release form for NCAA III to NCAA III institutions

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https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_PermissiontoContactSelfRelease.pdf. The form and instructions are available on the studentathlete home page of the NCAA website at https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/19/division-iiicompliance-forms.aspx . [Bylaws 13.1.1.2 and13.1.1.2.1]

b. To contact Divisions I or II schools, you must seek permission from your director of athletics. Part II: FOR NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY. This part of the summary contains information about your recruitment, which is governed by Bylaw 13 of the Division III Manual. Recruitment.

a. Offers – All Sports. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, any staff member of your institution or any other representative of your school's athletics interests offered to you, your relatives or your friends any financial aid or other benefits that NCAA rules do not permit. [Bylaw 13.2.1]

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During your recruitment, it was permissible for you to be employed in any department outside of intercollegiate athletics provided the employment is arranged through normal institutional employment policies and procedures. [Bylaw 13.2.4.1]

b. Source of Funds – All Sports. •

You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received normal and reasonable living expenses from an individual with whom you had an established relationship (e.g., high school coach, non-scholastic athletics team coach, family of a teammate), even if the relationship developed as a result of athletics participation, provided:

i. The individual is not an agent; ii. The individual is not an athletics representative of a particular school involved in recruiting the prospective student-athlete; and

iii. Such living expenses are consistent with the types of expenses provided by the individual as a part of normal living arrangements (e.g., housing, meals, occasional spending money, use of the family car). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1]

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You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received educational expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, room, board and books) from any individual or entity other than an agent, professional sports team/organization or a representative of an institution's athletics interests, provided such expenses are disbursed directly through your educational institution (e.g., high school, preparatory school). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1-(r

c. Sports Camps. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, the school, members of its athletics staff or a representative of its athletics interests gave you free or reduced admission privileges to attend its sports camp or clinic after you had started classes for the ninth grade. [Bylaw 13.11.3.2]

d. Visits, Transportation and Entertainment – All Sports. 1. You are not eligible under Bylaws 13.5, 13.6 or 13.7 if, before you enrolled at your school, any of the following happened to you:

a. Your school paid for you to visit its campus more than once; b. Your school paid more than the actual round-trip cost by direct route between your home and the campus when you made your one expense paid visit;

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c. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse outside a 30-mile radius of the campus during your expense paid visit; or

d. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse excessively during your expense-paid visit, or entertained your friends or other relatives at any site. 2. You are not eligible if your school paid for you to visit its campus before January 1 of your junior year in high school. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1.1] 3. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, staff members of your school or any representatives of its athletics interests paid the transportation costs for your relatives or friends to visit the campus or elsewhere other than the one paid visit. [Bylaw 13.5.2.8] 4. You are not eligible if any person, (other than your parents or legal guardians) at his or her own expense, paid for you to visit your school once and did not accompany you on the visit or paid for you to visit more than once. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1] 5. You are not eligible if, at any time that you were visiting your school's campus at your own expense, your school paid for anything more than the following:

a. Transportation, when accompanied by a staff member, to see off campus practice and competition sites and other facilities. [Bylaw 13.5.3]

b. A meal at the dining hall of your school or a meal at an off-campus site if all institutional dining halls were closed and the school normally provides similar meals to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.1]

c. Housing at your school that is generally available to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.2] 6. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, a staff member of your school's athletics department spent money, other than what was necessary, for the staff member's (or representative's) personal expenses during an off campus visit with you. [Bylaw 13.13.2]

e. Precollege or Postgraduate Expenses - All Sports. •

You are not eligible if your school, or any representative of its athletics interests, offered you money, directly or indirectly, to pay for any part of your educational expenses or other expenses during any period of time before you enrolled at your school. This applies to your postgraduate education as well. [Bylaw 13.14.1]

Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual.

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General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: • Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) • Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage • Pre-participation Physical Exam • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations. This will be provided at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

WIN EVERY DAY IN ATHLETICS IV. PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: A member institution shall limit its organized practice activities, the length of its playing seasons and the number of its regular-season contests and/or dates of competition in all sports, as well as the extent of its participation in non-collegiate sponsored athletics activities, to minimize interference with the academic programs of its student-athletes. (Bylaw, Article 17.01.1-and see Figure 17-1 in the NCAA Division III Manual)

Procedures for Playing and Practice Seasons The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director and Head Coach are responsible for ensuring that all paperwork, eligibility, medical clearance forms, along with the declaration of playing season document and calendar of events are completed, approved and on-file. The Head Coach submits all documents to the Compliance Director and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to approve. Any changes in that form must also be filed in writing, approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and attached to the original declarations.

Declaration for Playing Season Documentation •

Bylaw, Article 17 of the NCAA Division III Manual provide sport-specific rules and regulations for the sports.

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Fall Sports are allowed an 18-week playing season (MUW Fall Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball)

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Winter Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Winter Sports: Basketball & Track and Field (Indoor)

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Spring Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Spring Sports: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field (Outdoor) & Tennis)

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During the non-traditional portion of the school year, baseball, soccer, softball and volleyball can practice 16 days with no more than 4 practices per week.

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During the traditional season, it is a requirement to have one full day off a week from athletically related activities.

Athletically Related Activities The following are considered athletically related activities: a) Practice, which is defined as any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having an athletic purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff. Practice is considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: 1) Field, floor or on-court activity; 2) Setting up offensive or defensive alignment; 3) Chalk talk; 4) Lecture on or discussion of strategy related to the sport; 5) Activities using equipment related to the sport; 6) Discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes related to the sport; or 7) Any other athletically related activity. b) Competition; c) Required weight-training & conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member; d) Participation in a physical-fitness class (including a summer class) conducted by a member of the athletics staff not listed in the institution's catalog and not open to all students. Such a class may not include practice activities conducted under the guise of physical education classwork; e) Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops; f) Individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff. An institutional staff member may design a voluntary (see Bylaw 17.02.14) individual-workout program for a student-athlete, but cannot conduct the individual's workout outside the declared playing season; g) On-court or on-field activities called by any member(s) of a team and confined primarily to members of that team that are considered requisite for participation in that sport (e.g., captain's practices); h) Visiting the competition site in cross country, golf and skiing; i)

Reservation or use of an institution's athletics facilities when such activities are supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff;

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Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs; and

k) Observation by an institution's coaching staff member of enrolled student-athletes in non-organized sport specific activities (e.g., "pick-up games") in the coaching staff member's sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1

V. SPORTS MEDICINE 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Goals The Athletic Training Staff of MUW seeks to achieve the following goals:

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1. To prevent athletic injuries 2. To treat athletic injuries 3. To rehabilitate athletic injuries 2. Injury or Illness Policy The MUW Department of Intercollegiate Athletics follows the policies set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) & the NCAA. The Department will be responsible for medical services if the student-athlete is injured in a practice or game which was under the coach’s supervision with a coach or their representative present. The process of securing medical aid for illness or injury of a student-athlete is as follows: 1. During hours which the Athletic Training Facility is open, report injuries or illnesses in person to the Head Athletic Trainer or Staff Athletic Trainers 2. At night, or during hours when the Athletic Training Facility is not open, contact your respective Certified Athletic Trainer or the Head Athletic Trainer for assistance 3. If a doctor writes the student-athlete a prescription, he/she will be responsible for the expense 4. If for any reason a student-athlete receives a medical bill, return it immediately to the Head Athletic Trainer for authorization for payment if qualifying under the terms of insurance. An explanation of benefits must be included and also can be submitted to the Head Athletic Trainer. 3. Student-Athletes •

The Athletic Training Facility is available to all MUW student-athletes regardless of sport, sex or ability. The Athletic Training Staff strives to provide quality medical care for all.

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The decisions made by the Athletic Training Staff take into consideration the best interests of the student- athlete. 1. All student-athletes are required to turn in a Medical History form and Insurance Information. 2. All student-athletes are required to pass a Physical Examination on an annual basis. 3. The physical is to be completed before any equipment may be issued and before the studentathlete may begin practice. 4. The Team Physician will be the final authority regarding defects or limitations that will exclude a student-athlete from competition.

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Within the framework of the Athletic Training Facility Policy, these procedures have been developed for use by student-athletes: 1. Student-athletes must sign in for all treatments. 2. Shoes with cleats or spikes are not to be worn in the Athletic Training Facility or on the treatment tables and student-athletes must wear shorts, shirt & socks. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Equipment is not allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. Alcohol or chewing/smoking tobacco is not permitted in the Athletic Training Facility. Loud music is not allowed in the Athletic Training Facility. Vulgarity, sexism, harassment, horseplay, theft or the use of prescription/illegal drugs will not be tolerated. 7. Athletic Training Facility Hours are posted on the door of the Athletic Training Facility. 8. Treatment and rehabilitation will take place prior to practices and, as needed, on game days. Evaluations of injuries will take place at the time of the injury. 9. There is no lounging or food allowed in the Athletic Training Facility; it is not a social gathering

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place. 10. No one is late to practice because of the training room. Be on time for treatments! 11. Skipped rehab/modalities/treatments and/or partially finished rehab are treated just like a practice & will be handled by the team’s discipline policy. 12. The Athletic Training Facility is not a self-serve facility. All bandaging, first aid and treatment will be administered by the Athletic Training Staff. 13. Return all loaned items to the Athletic Training Facility. All non-returned items will be charged to the borrower. o Any member of the Athletic Training Staff who distributes the following materials will record them on the appropriate chart: crutches, splints/immobilizers, walking boot, coolers, or other equipment/items 4. Coaches •

Coaches are expected to observe the following guidelines: 1. All athletic injuries are to be directed to the Athletic Training Facility for the first evaluation. 2. No coach is to refer a student-athlete to student health services or a specialist unless serious injury occurs when Athletic Training Staff is not available. 3. The Athletic Training Staff will handle all athletic injuries without interference from the Coaching Staff. 4. When the student-athlete is injured, the Athletic Trainer will proceed to her/his aid as quickly as possible, evaluate the case and begin immediate care. The Head Coach will be informed of the student-athlete's availability for the remainder of the practice or game. 5. When the services of a specialist are required, the Athletic Training Staff and/or Team Physician will schedule the appointment. This will coordinate services and aid in insurance record keeping. 6. In case of emergency, the Athletic Training Staff will administer the necessary first aid until the ambulance service has arrived. Do not request removal of a student-athlete or attempt to move her/him if in doubt as to the student-athlete's condition. 7. It is recommended that members of the Coaching Staff refrain from discussing a studentathlete's injury in the presence of other student-athletes. 8. The Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer will determine the type and duration of therapy treatment. Coaches should not send a student-athlete to the Athletic Training Facility with instructions to get a specific treatment. 9. The rehabilitation of all injuries will be directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and supervised by the Team Physician or Team Orthopedic Specialist and the Certified Athletic Training Staff. 10. When school is not in session, it is the responsibility of the coach to make advance arrangements with the Head Athletic Trainer in order to have someone from the Athletic Training Staff cover practices and competitions.

5. Additional Information 1. Coaches’ Reports are available as desired and indicated by the Head Coach of each team. 2. All Athletic Training Staff will keep student-athlete medical/health information confidential. 3. No problem will be ignored or mishandled due to personal feelings of an Athletic Training Staff member toward a student-athlete. 4. The Athletic Training Facility is a health care facility and should remain clean at all times. 5. Equipment and treatment materials must be put away. 6. Anyone caught stealing anything from the Athletic Training Facility will lose all privileges to

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the Athletic Training Facility. 7. Pool usage - must shower first, have a lifeguard on duty, and follow pool rules. 2. CONCUSSION POLICY •

All MUW student–athletes must read the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and sign the attached student- athlete statement acknowledging that: 3. They have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 4. They accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions.

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All MUW Coaches (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Graduate Assistant Coaches) and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Personnel must read and sign the attached coaches statement acknowledging that they: 1. Have read and understand the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet 2. Will encourage their student-athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions 3. They accept the responsibility for referring any student-athlete to the MUW Medical Staff suspected of sustaining a concussion. 4. Have read and understand the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

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All MUW Medical Staff (Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers and Undergraduate Athletic Trainers) must read and sign the medical provider statement acknowledging that they: 1. Will provide student-athletes with the NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet and encourage their student- athletes to report any suspected injuries and illnesses to the MUW Medical Staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. 2. Have read, understand, and will follow the MUW Concussion Management Protocol

• The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the distribution, educational session, signing and collection of the necessary documents. These documents will be filed appropriately in the Athletic Training Facility. • The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate the signing of the aforementioned documents on an annual basis for the medical personnel and coaches. • The Athletic Training Office will keep the signed documents, along with the MUW Concussion Policy, on file. A copy of the MUW Concussion Policy also will be distributed to each Coaching Staff. • The Head Athletic Trainer will coordinate an annual meeting at the end of each academic year to review and update the Concussion Policy with the MUW Medical Staff. Any changes to the policy will be effective August 1 of that year. •

The Plan

Mississippi University for Women Concussion Management Protocol Concussions and other brain injuries can be serious and potentially life-threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries also can have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. In an effort to combat this injury the following concussion management protocol will be used

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for MUW student-athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, and vision may occur. It is important to recognize that many sport-related concussions do not result in loss of consciousness and all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously. Coaches and fellow teammates can be helpful in identifying those who may potentially have a concussion because a concussed student-athlete may not be aware of their condition or potentially be trying to hide the injury to stay in the game or practice 1. The process will begin with pre-season baseline testing. Every new (first year or transfer) student-athlete in the sports of baseball, basketball (men and women), football, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field (pole vaulters and high jumpers), and volleyball must receive a pre-season baseline assessment for concussion which involves Impact Testing. a. The respective team’s Athletic Trainer will conduct the following assessment for all new athletes: Impact Testing b. The respective team’s Athletic Trainer also will provide the educational material to all athletes on their respective teams and will acquire appropriate signatures on specific documentation. 2. Student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion will be evaluated by the team’s Athletic Trainer using the Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC). a. Should the Team Physician not be present, the Athletic Trainer will notify the Team Physician to develop an evaluation and a treatment plan. b. If able, an assessment of symptoms will be performed at the time of injury and then serially thereafter (i.e. 2-3 hours’ post-injury, 24 hours, 48 hours, etc.). The presence or absence of symptoms will dictate additional testing. 3. Any student-athlete diagnosed with symptoms of a concussion will not return to activity for the remainder of the day. Medical clearance will be determined by the Team Physician and or the combination of the Team Physician and Athletic Trainer involved. 4. The Team Athletic Trainer will administer the Impact Testing when they deem the studentathlete capable of taking the test. These test results will be given to the Team Physician after results are received. •

Concussion Assessment

NO STUDENT-ATHLETE SUSPECTED OF HAVING A CONCUSSION IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY THE SAME DAY, AND NO STUDENT-ATHLETE IS PERMITTED TO RETURN TO PLAY WHILE SYMPTOMATIC FOLLOWING A SUSPECTED CONCUSSION. 1.

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Baseline Testing: performed on each student-athlete upon entering as a first year student, transfer, or for those student-athletes sustaining a concussion the previous season (reestablish a baseline). Time of Injury: clinical evaluation, GSC, and appropriate referral if needed; each studentathlete will receive a Head Injury Information Card that they can take with them. 1-3 hours’ post-injury: if available reevaluate, GSC and appropriate referral if needed. Next day: reevaluate, GSC. Follow-up evaluations daily to track signs and symptoms. Administer Impact Testing: when Athletic Trainer and or Team Physician deems necessary. Once the athlete becomes asymptomatic: a. The student-athlete must be asymptomatic for 24 hours before any exertional activity will take place.

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b. This must be documented in the student-athletes file and the results of the Impact Test must be placed in student-athletes file. •

5 Step Graduated Exertional Return to Play Protocol

The protocol allows for a gradual increase in volume and intensity during the return to play process. The student- athlete is monitored for any concussion-like signs/symptoms during and after each exertional activity. The student- athlete will be reassessed prior to each step when it takes place. The following steps are not ALL to be performed on the same day. In some situations, steps 1,2, or 3 may be completed on the same day, but usually will take place over a couple of days. The step process will be determined by each team’s respective Athletic Trainer. The activities in each step will be sport specific as deemed by each Athletic Trainer and with consultation of the Team Physician. • Step 1: 10-20-minute stationary bike ride (low intensity); monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 2: Interval bike ride: sprinting and recovery periods; Athletic Trainer may add other activities (i.e. squats, pushups, sit-ups, etc.). monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 3: Running activities (short sprints); plyometric activities as well as sport specific activities as deemed by Athletic Trainer; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 4: Limited, controlled return to full-contact practice; monitor signs/symptoms as well as vital signs. • Step 5: Return to Full participation in a practice. No student-athlete will return to full activity or competition until asymptomatic in limited, controlled, and full –contact activities, and cleared by Team Physician. These activities also include weight training as well as activity courses.

3. HEALTH CENTER Ambulatory care and health education are goals of the Campus Health Center. All students are eligible to use the Health Center. No fee is charged for routine visits though there is a nominal charge for medications, supplies and complete physical exams. The Health Center is administered by the Dean of the College of Nursing and Speech Language Pathology, and it is staffed by nurse practitioners who are faculty members in the College of Nursing. The Nurse Practitioners are doctoral prepared registered nurses who in their expanded role are licensed to diagnose and treat many common conditions. The protocols for treatment are developed in conjunction with the Mississippi Board of Nursing and a collaborating physician. The Health Center is located in the Eckford Building. The hours of operation for the Health Center are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Monday-Friday), closing one hour for lunch each day. The center is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and during regularly scheduled student holidays. The Nurse Practitioner is available four to five days per week from 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. At times, it may be necessary to stop accepting patients prior to 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. due to an elevated patient load. Student health insurance may be obtained through a commercial carrier. Information and pamphlets may be obtained in the Health Center. For more information, call (662)329-7289.

Student-Athletes are required to notify a member of the athletic training staff before visiting the Health Center on campus, hospital, or any walk in medical clinic. 4. INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES A. All student-athletes are required to have primary insurance. Student athletes have the opportunity to be covered under MUW Excess Insurance, which is a secondary policy that allows for medical benefits otherwise not covered under a primary insurance plan. In order to be eligible for this

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secondary pol- icy, the injury or accident must have been a direct result of participating in MUW Athletics. Student-athletes that do not have primary insurance will be required to purchase the school provided athletic injury policy. The Athletic Department does not cover this expense. For primary insurance policies, the minimum deductible is set at $2,500. Any individual deductibles higher ($2,501 or more) will be required to purchase the school provided primary athletic injury policy B. Following an injury: 1. The injury must be reported within 24 hours of its occurrence and the Athletic Trainer must fill out the proper Athletics Injury/Incident Report Claim Form 2. The student-athlete will then need to fill out and sign and date the claim form completely (including sections filled out by parents if the student athlete is younger than age 18) 3. The form is then sent directly to all necessary parties for processing 4. The Explanation of Benefits form (EOB) that the primary insurance company sends to the student or doctor should then be forwarded to Sterling Risk for processing along with copies of all bills. The original claim form is kept in the student-athlete’s individual file in the Sports Medicine Office Note: The duties regarding submission of these bills rests with the injured student. The sports medicine department will aid if needed. Prior to the official start and following the official conclusion of supervised team practice and/or competition students ARE NOT covered by MUW Athletic Insurance. Therefore, students will be responsible for their own health care for the treatment of injuries that occur outside the official, approved athletic season and outside of official, supervised athletic activities. For any questions or problems, contact the Sports Medicine Department. 5. DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING 18.4.1.5 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class, as set forth in Bylaw 31.2.3.1 , shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition in accordance with the ineligibility provisions in this bylaw. (Revised: 1/10/90 effective 8/1/90, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14 for any NCAA drug test administered on or after 8/1/14, 6/19/14, 9/26/16) The NCAA bans the following drug classes: 1. Stimulants. 2. Anabolic agents. 3. Alcohol and beta blockers (banned for rifle only). 4. Diuretics and masking agents. 5. Narcotics. 6. Cannabinoids. 7. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics. 8. Hormone and metabolic modulators. 9. Beta-2 agonists. Note: Any substance chemically/pharmacologically related to any of the classes listed above and with no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use (e.g., drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary use) is also banned. All drugs within the banned-drug class shall be considered to be banned regardless of whether they have been specifically identified. Examples of substances under each class can be found at ncaa.org/drug testing. There is no complete list of banned substances.

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Substances and Methods Subject to Restrictions: 1. Blood and gene doping. 2. Local anesthetics (permitted under some conditions). 3. Manipulation of urine samples. 4. Tampering of urine samples. 5. Beta-2 agonists (permitted only by inhalation with prescription). NCAA Nutritional/Dietary Supplements: Before using any nutritional/dietary supplement product, a student-athlete should review the product and its label with the appropriate athletics department and/or medical staff. 1. Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label. 2. Nutritional/dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well-regulated and may cause a positive drug test. 3. Student-athletes have tested positive and lost their eligibility using nutritional/dietary supplements. 4. Any product containing a nutritional/dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk. As part of its responsibility to provide education about banned substances, athletics department staff should consider providing information about supplement use and the importance of to having nutritional/dietary products evaluate by qualified staff members before consuming. The NCAA has identified Drug Free Sport AXIS™ (AXIS) as the service designated to facilitate student-athlete and institutional review of label ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements. Contact AXIS at 816-474-7321 or dfsaxis.com (password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3). A list of banned substances is provided in your initial NCAA paperwork - please note that this list does not include all drugs which are also banned.

Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in Each Drug Class THERE IS NO COMPLETE LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES. DO NOT RELY ON THIS LIST AS EXHAUSTIVE OR TO CONFIRM OR RULE OUT ANY LABEL INGREDIENT THAT MAY CONTAIN A POTENTIAL BANNED SUBSTANCE. Many nutritional/dietary supplements are contaminated with banned substances not listed on the label. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to check with the appropriate or designated athletics and/or medical staff before using any substance. DRUG CLASSES

Stimulants

SOME EXAMPLES OF SUBSTANCES IN EACH CLASS Amphetamine (Adderall), Caffeine (Guarana), Cocaine, Dimethylbutylamine (DMBA; AMP), Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA; Octodrine), Ephedrine, Heptaminol, Hordenine, Methamphetamine, Methylhexanamine (DMAA; Forthane), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Mephedrone (bath salts), Modafinil, Octopamine, Phenethylamines (PEAs), Phentermine, Synephrine (bitter orange). Exceptions: Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine are not banned. 32

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Androstenedione, Boldenone, Clenbuterol, Clostebol, DHCMT (Oral Turinabol), DHEA (7-Keto), Drostanolone, Epitrenbolone, Etiocholanolone, Methandienone, Methasterone, Nandrolone (19nortestosterone), Norandrostenedione, Oxandrolone, SARMS [Ligandrol (LGD-4033); Ostarine; RAD140; S-23], Stanozolol, Stenbolone, Testosterone, Trenbolone.

Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle Alcohol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Pindolol, Propranolol, Timolol. only) Bumetanide, Spironolactone (Canrenone), Chlorothiazide, Furosemide, Diuretics and Masking Hydrochlorothiazide, Probenecid, Triamterene, Trichlormethiazide. Agents Exceptions: Finasteride is not banned. Buprenorphine, Dextromoramide, Diamorphine (heroin), Fentanyl, and its Narcotics derivatives, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Nicomorphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, Pethidine. Marijuana, Synthetic cannabinoids (Spice; K2; JWH-018; JWH-073), Cannabinoids Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, Delta-8). Growth hormone (hGH), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Peptide Hormones, Erythropoietin (EPO), IGF-1 (colostrum; deer antler velvet), Ibutamoren growth factors, related (MK-677). substances and mimetics Exceptions: Insulin, Synthroid and Forteo are not banned. Anti-Estrogen (Fulvestrant), Aromatase Inhibitors [Anastrozole Hormone and Metabolic (Arimidex); ATD (androstatrienedione); Formestane; Letrozole], PPAR-d Modulators [GW1516 (Cardarine); GW0742], SERMS [Clomiphene (Clomid); Raloxifene (Evista); Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)]. Bambuterol, Formoterol, Higenamine, Norcoclaurine, Salbutamol, Beta-2 Agonists Salmeterol.

Any substance that is chemically/pharmacologically related to one of the above drug classes, even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned. Information about ingredients in medications and nutritional/dietary supplements can be obtained by contacting AXIS at 816-474-7321 or dfsaxis.com (password ncaa1, ncaa2 or ncaa3). NCAA bylaw 31.2.3, Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. See Bylaw 18.4.1.5 for the details related to ineligibility for use of banned drugs. (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/15/03, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04 for any athletics participation occurring on or after 8/1/04, 10/18/04 effective 8/1/05, 6/3/05, 6/9/05, 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, 9/26/16) 31.2.3.1.2 Positive Drug Test -- Non-NCAA Athletics Organization. A student-athlete under a drug-testing suspension from a national or international sports governing body that has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code shall not participate in NCAA intercollegiate competition for the duration of the

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suspension. (Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05)

**In addition, the MUW Athletic Department has decided to adopt a proactive approach to the NCAA drug- testing program. Effective immediately, MUW will perform unannounced, random institutional drug testing of all student-athletes year-round. MUW has chosen The National Center for Drug Free Sport as the Third-Party Administrator of their Drug Education and Testing Program in addition to serving as the official administrator for the NCAA. A studentathlete is considered to be acting as a representative of MUW Athletics during any time the student-athlete is a team member. This includes the entire academic year plus the summer session if the team is training or the student is attending summer classes. It should be noted that this period, of course, includes any in-season trips or travel away from campus and also includes the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances while the individual is not involved in activities specific to the team and whether or not the student is of legal drinking age. Disciplinary penalties for violation of University and departmental policies will be dealt with on a caseby-case basis but can include suspension, cancellation and/or reduction of athletic aid or dismissal. If you have any questions regarding this, contact the Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainers, or your coach. Pregnancy Referral and Management Guidelines The Mississippi University for Women athletic department has as its primary concern for the health and welfare of the student-athlete and the unborn child. Therefore, the student-athlete is required to inform the Athletic Training staff at the earliest known date of pregnancy. Medical Costs Medical Costs for the coverage of gynecological or obstetrics care, including pregnancy, are not covered by the Mississippi University for Women. Resources and Chain of Command A. If a student-athlete indicates to any athletics department staff member that she may be pregnant, the Head Athletic Trainer is notified and the following procedures will take place: 1. The athlete will be removed from practice/competition and immediately referred to an OB/GYN physician of their choosing for physical examination. 2. Following the OB/GYN examination and testing, the athlete will provide the Mississippi University for Women athletic training staff copies of all doctors notes and laboratory tests results concerning her pregnancy status. Information submitted will be used by the team physician when determining the safety of continued participation in athletic competition. B. If pregnancy is confirmed through laboratory testing, the following procedures will take place: 1. The following athletics department staff members will be informed that there is a change in the athlete’s medical clearance status and why: a. Team Physician b. Head Athletic Trainer c. Sport Athletic Trainer d. Athletic Director f. Head Coach 2. Information regarding pregnancy will not be disclosed to individuals without an Authorization to Disclose Medical Information form signed by the student- athlete. C. The student –athlete must provide the athletic training staff copies of all doctor’s notes, etc. which indicate whether or not continued participation in athletic is advised. A letter from the OB/GYN clearly outlining safe parameters for continued participation on doctor’s letterhead is also required. 1. The team physician will review all available information and make a decision regarding the continued participation of the student-athlete in intercollegiate activity. This decision is final and the student-athlete is required to abide by the physician’s recommendations.

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a. If it is determined that the student-athlete is permitted to continue activity, she will still be required to do the following: a. Attend regular follow-up examinations with OB/GYN once a month (or as often as the OB/GYN determines it is necessary) to re-assess her health status. b. Provide the athletic training staff with copies of all lab results, doctor’s notes and office notes concerning the athlete’s medical fitness to continue participation. The athlete must understand this is a continual process that will be examined throughout the course of each visit to determine the athlete’s activity level. Counseling It may be necessary for the pregnant student-athlete to receive emotional support or care from a counselor or psychologist as well. If the student-athlete desires or the OB/GYN and or athletic training staff feel it is necessary, counseling may be sought on campus through Mississippi University for Women student services department.

VI. TEAM TRAVEL PROCEDURES REPRESENTING MUW AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE IS BOTH AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE. STUDENT- ATHLETES TRAVELING AS PART OF A MUW SPONSORED EVENT MUST CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER. Student-athletes must adhere to Athletic Department travel policy or be subject to disciplinary action and/or potential expulsion from the team. ➢ CURFEW - will be set and administered by coaches. No curfew is to be later than 12 midnight. o Under no circumstance are the student-athletes to be out of the hotel after curfew or out of their own assigned room after curfew. Curfew will be strictly enforced; and any studentathlete breaking curfew is subject to consequences. ➢ While on away trips, YOU MUST ALWAYS stay and travel with the official team party. Exceptions may be granted only with prior permission of the coaching staff and the Director of Athletics. ➢ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to leave the hotel unless you have prior approval from the coaches. ➢ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is a student-athlete, while on a trip with a MUW Athletic team, allowed to be in a bar, nightclub, or any other establishment that is geared for “adult entertainment.” ➢ NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED IN YOUR HOTEL ROOM AT ANY TIME. This includes family members. ➢ YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to meet with visitors anywhere in the hotel unless you have direct authorization from your head coach. Even then, they are not allowed in your room. This includes family members. ➢ YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to be in anyone else’s room unless you are meeting with a coach, Athletic Trainer or another team member. Again, if it is after curfew, you must be in your own assigned room. Under no circumstance are you allowed to be in another person’s room at all during your stay. The only exception, you may enter your parent or guardian’s room with prior approval from your coach.

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➢ DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO USE WHILE ON AWAY TRIPS ARE NOT PERMITTED. NO EXCEPTIONS! ➢ YOU ARE EXPECTED to act in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner at all times. Be extra cognizant in public places such as restaurants, planes, buses and hotels. You are representing MUW; your image, manner and appearance are extremely important. ➢ THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND/OR HEADPHONES is not permitted in restaurants or while walking through airports. ➢ VANS, BUSES, AND HOTEL ROOMS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Any vandalism or damage will be the responsibility of the student-athlete. ➢ TRAVEL POLICY FOR TEAM ATTIRE: All members of the MUW Athletic Department will dress and con- duct themselves in a professional manner. Student-athletes must adhere to Athletic Department travel policy or be subject to disciplinary action and/or potential expulsion from the team. Flip flops, sandals, and all open-toed shoes are not permitted. Hoods from jackets, sweatshirts, and like apparel are not to be worn in public areas. ➢ COACH’S DISCRETION: Everyone must be in the same attire, looking and acting as one. Also, if team is traveling straight to an event or practice they can be equipped in game and or practice uniforms.

VII. STUDENT-ATHLETE RECRUITING HOST POLICY In an effort to develop a comprehensive recruiting process to assist in the growth of the athletic teams, current student- athletes may be asked to assist a coach in the recruitment of a potential student-athlete during an official recruiting visit. The Athletic Department’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance oversees the official visit process and ensures that the following NCAA regulations for student hosts are followed: The institution may provide the following to a student-host entertaining a prospect: 1. A maximum of $30 for each day of the visit to cover all costs of entertaining the prospect (and the prospect’s parents, legal guardians or spouse), excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletic events. These funds may not be used for the purchase of souvenirs such as T-shirts or other institutional mementos. It is permissible to provide the student host with an additional $15 per day for each additional prospect the host entertains. All entertainment must take place within 30 miles of campus. 2. A complimentary admission to a campus athletics event; provided the ticket is utilized to accompany a prospect to that event during the prospect’s official visit. 3. At the conclusion of the campus visit for a prospect, the student host must fill out the appropriate Student Host Expense Report. The host must provide receipts and/or documentation as to how monies were spent and activities in which the prospect was involved. A. MULTIPLE HOSTS ➢ If several students host a prospect, the institution shall provide only one student host entertainment money to cover the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the prospect and the host. The other students shall pay for their own entertainment. B. USE OF AUTOMOBILE ➢ The institution or representatives of its athletics interests shall not provide an automobile

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for use by the prospect or the student host. C. STUDENT HOST RECRUITING GUIDELINES Student hosts serve as representatives of the team. The reputation of the team, the Athletic Department and MUW are at stake. Each student host is required to sign a statement of understanding of the rules that follow. Any violation of those rules is subject to discipline under the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. 1. Prospective student-athletes (PSAs) will have a curfew of 12 midnight unless participating in activities supervised by the coaching staff. The host is responsible for the PSA during the entire visit. The safety and welfare of the PSA, including food, sleeping arrangements, and social contacts, are of utmost importance. If a problem arises with the PSA, contact your coaching staff immediately. 2. Underage drinking (below 21) is illegal in the State of Mississippi. A PSA, regardless of age, must be aware that alcohol use will not be tolerated while on an official visit. Consumption of alcohol in the residence halls is not permitted at any time. 3. Mississippi University for Women will not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct. 4. The host and coaching staff shall discuss and plan an itinerary for the visit. Activities should be academic, recreational, and social in nature to provide the recruit with a view of typical student life at MUW. Team activities and attendance at University social events and athletic contests are encouraged. 5. PSAs and student hosts may be provided up to $30.00 per day for entertainment expenses. It is the host’s responsibility to handle the money. At no time may cash be given to a PSA. The money is not to be used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 6. The student host must ensure that the prospective student-athlete does not have contact with representatives of the University’s athletic interests (“boosters”) during the visit. 7. The student host must ensure that the PSA does not visit any bar(s) and/or Adult Entertainment facilities during their campus visit.

VIII. SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS 1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Student-athletes receiving academic scholarships must maintain the minimum G.P.A. requirements associated with their particular scholarship. In the event that the student-athlete loses their academic scholarship, it is NOT the responsibility of the Athletic Department to cover the amount of the award. 2. OUTSIDE GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS Any student-athlete receiving an outside grant or scholarship must notify the Athletic Department in advance to ensure that it is permissible to accept the grant/scholarship.

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MISCONDUCT

The department may dismiss a student-athlete from further participation, who is found to have engaged in misconduct. 1. HEARING OPPORTUNITY REQUIRED

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➢ The institution’s regular financial aid authority shall notify the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive calendar days from the date the student-athlete has been notified of the decision to reduce or cancel aid during the period of the award or the reduction or nonrenewable of aid for the following academic year, of the opportunity for a hearing when institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability is reduced or canceled during the period of the award, or not renewed. ➢ The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution’s established policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing, including the deadline by which a student-athlete must request the hearing. ➢ The institution shall conduct the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a student-athlete’s request for the hearing and shall not delegate the responsibility for conducting the hearing to the university’s athletics department or its faculty athletics committee. 2. OUTSIDE COMPETITION OR MEMBERSHIP ON A NON-MUW TEAM ➢ Athletes may not compete on outside teams or as individuals in their sports during the season of competition at MUW. ➢ Athletes intending to compete on outside teams while out of season MUST inform their coach and the MUW Compliance office. BASKETBALLSTUDENT-ATHLETES must have written permission from the Athletic Director prior to participating in an approved league.

WIN EVERY DAY IN COMMUNITY X.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group of student-athletes who are committed to generating a voice for the student-athletes within the MUW community. We are dedicated to promoting a positive student-athlete image and encouraging athletic support in our school. SAAC acts as a mediator between student-athletes and athletic administration, builds a sense of community service within the athletic department, and organizes events for athletes. Mission: • • •

To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes. Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics. Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student-athletes in their college experience. o Encourage student-athletes to enrich the experience of being a student-athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development. o Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes. ▪ Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration and the Athletic Director. ▪ Encourage the student-athletes to increase public relations and work with the campus in their endeavors to increase community support. ▪ Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

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Article I: •

This organization shall be known as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Article II: •

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All committee members must be NCAA, conference, and institutionally eligible both academically and athletically and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, board members must be a participating member of their respective sport. All Advisory Committee members will be elected by their team, one upperclassman and one lowerclassman from each team, there will be no more than two (2) representatives, exclusive of officers of the board, for each team serving each academic year.

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The officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. These elected officials will be known as the executive board. A majority vote by the upperclassman Advisory Committee members will be used as the selection process for officers. o Election of the president will be held at the last Advisory Committee meeting of the academic year, the other officers will be elected at the first meeting of the Fall Semester.

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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility. President: Shall preside over all advisory board meetings. Vice President: Shall act in the absence of the President and shall Chair the Constitution and By-laws committees. Secretary: Shall be responsible for taking active minutes at each meeting and responsible for organizing committees. Treasurer: Shall be responsible for working with the Athletic Director to establish an annual budget and expenditure of funds. Also responsible for receipt/deposit of all fund-raising money.

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Meetings will be scheduled for once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting. o Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse, and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Practice is not a valid excuse for absence. o The president may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot if the secretary is not present at a meeting.

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The procedure for voting will be a majority of the Advisory Committee members present at a meeting. The president has no voting power, except in the case of a tie, the president will cast the deciding vote. Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will vote on the By-laws of the Constitution. Ratification will be a majority vote of the board members present.

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A quorum shall occur if half of the advisory board members are present at the meeting. o Regularly scheduled Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings will be "open" meetings, unless otherwise stated with appropriate notice and reason. o The executive board (the elected officers of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) has the power to rule on behalf of the advisory board when necessary. o The meetings of the executive board will be "closed" meetings. The executive board may open the meeting by invitation.

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Any and all fund-raising activities will follow athletic fund-raising procedures and must be granted written approval by the athletic director. No expenses shall be made without approval of the advisory board's advisor, the treasurer, and the athletic director.

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All amendments must be passed by two-thirds vote of the Advisory Committee. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, or designee, will be the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

For more information on Owls S.A.A.C, please email athletics@muw.edu. Committee Goals: • Engage in community service projects • Participate in the division-wide fundraising Special Olympics campaign • Build a sense of community within each athletic team • Develop true student-athlete leaders Listed below are events which SAAC will participate in and/or coordinate: ➢ Special Olympics – The Division III charity of choice ➢ Student-Athlete Day- SAAC members organized and coordinated the annual “Battle of the Classes” event for Student-Athlete Day in the spring. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and two athletics staff teams competed in various competitive games. ➢ Team Themes Day (Scare the Seniors Away) – For the Men’s Soccer Senior Game teams dressed in costumes with themes that resembled Ooompa Loompas, Video Game Characters, GI Jane and Mimes to name a few. ➢ ‘Sports Gift’ Equipment Drive – Members conduct an equipment drive for “Sports Gift,’ an organization that provides sports equipment for underprivileged children throughout the region and world. ➢ Night Out on the Owls – Local parents are given the opportunity to have a “Night Out” as studentathletes and staff provided snacks and fun activities for their children. Winter Bingo, board games, arts and crafts, bowling, and an obstacle course are among the activities the kids participate in. The evening is capped with an appearance by Ody Owl. ➢ Sportsmanship/Game Environment Initiative – Members implement several new initiatives such

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as creating themes for games (i.e. Bleed Blue), introducing a student section known as “The Owls Nest” and designing “Athletes Supporting Athletes” shirts that promote the NCAA’s Respect Campaign. ➢ Leadership/Professional Development Opportunities: • NCAA Career in Sports Forum • NCAA Super Regional Conferences • Conference SAAC Meetings/Activities/Programs • DIII National SAAC During the SAAC Meetings: Meetings schedule will be set upon the start of the academic year. In general, meetings have been held on Monday nights at 6:30 pm.. During these meetings many issues regarding the school, teams, coaches, team problems, solutions, fundraising and community service ideas are discussed. Student-athletes from all teams are represented to build cohesion within the department and the campus. For more information regarding SAAC, contact SAAC Advisor Halee Hensley at 662-329-6585.

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WIN EVERY DAY IN LIFE XI. LIFE SKILLS MUW has an interest in the development of the student-athlete not only as an athlete, but also as a well-rounded human being. To that end, the MUW Athletic Program has developed a Life Skills Program to prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing fields. The program is designed to provide student-athletes with the education, experiences and tools necessary to help them understand the importance of making a meaningful contribution to their communities. The program focuses on five areas critical to each student-athlete’s growth: academics, athletics, personal development, career development, and service to others. Through seminars/workshops, speakers, videos and other professionally developed materials and personal interaction with a caring athletic staff, each student-athlete has the opportunity to secure skills necessary to succeed on and off the playing field.

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SPORTSMANSHIP

The entire community – the President, Faculty Athletic Representative, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Administrators, Coaches, Faculty, Staff, Students, etc - are dedicated to a positive, competitive environment where good sportsmanship is continually expected and promoted. Vital elements of an intercollegiate athletic program is to serve as a model for fans, spectators, students, community members and others regarding respectful and sportsmanlike behavior in athletic settings. Owls Athletics expects all spectators, team members and institutional representatives to treat opponents and officials with respect. Trash talking, baiting, taunting, vulgar, sexist, racial or profane language, celebrations that humiliate opponents, intimidating actions, fighting or attempts to injure, or any other malicious or violent conduct that is directed at spectators, officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and may be penalized by contest or campus officials and/or the conference. The W has the responsibility to provide safe venues for all contests that are hosted and are expected to provide adequate supervision and security so that student-athletes, coaches, spectators and others can enjoy the event. The W and its staff do not wish to take away the fun and enthusiasm that accompany athletic contests and exciting plays. However, negative, unruly and dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in removal from a competition site. We encourage sportsmanship and hope spectators and others will demonstrate respect and will cheer for their favorite team and not against any team or individual.

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XIII.

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall conduct themselves with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the institution, and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports (per NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1). ➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall be held accountable for all policies and procedures covered in the NCAA III Manual, appropriate conference manuals, University Handbook and Community Standards and the Student-Athlete Handbook. ➢ Each team is responsible for developing any additional more restrictive policies they deem necessary. Such |policies must be approved by the Director of Athletics and placed on file. Any violations of individual team policies and the adjudication must be reported to the team’s program administrator and the Director of Athletics. ➢ The MUW Athletics Compliance Committee will be responsible for reviewing disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2. ➢ All appeals for cases stated in the above must be made by the student-athlete within a 72-hour period after the penalty has been handed down and proper notification made to the student-athlete. This code of conduct applies for the entire time that a student-athlete is enrolled at MUW, inclusive of academic and non-academic periods. ➢ All disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2 will be reported to the Dean of Students for review. Further sanctions may be imposed based on the student-athlete’s disciplinary record and MUW’s Drug Education and Testing Program. 1. PENALTY Individuals that do not follow the Athletic Department’s Code of Conduct will face: possible suspension and dismissal from team with review by the Compliance Committee and the Director of Athletics. Such penalties will not conflict with or set aside regulations pre-scribed by the NCAA Manual, appropriate conference manuals and University Community Standards. 2. ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE USE POLICY The W Athletic Department has adopted the following standards governing the conduct of MUW student-athletes with respect to alcohol and substance use. These standards have been developed by academic administrators, and college administrators to ensure compliance with the University’s alcohol and substance policy and Mississippi State Laws. ➢ The Athletic Department does not condone the illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol or illicit drugs under any circumstances. Each year the department will attempt to sponsor seminars designed to create awareness regarding the social, physiological and psychological consequences of excessive drinking in an effort to assist students in making responsible and informed decisions about the serving and consumption of alcohol. These seminars are mandatory for all student-athletes. ➢ Student-athletes are advised that the legal drinking age in the state of Mississippi is 21 years of age. Even students who are of legal drinking age must abide by the University’s and Athletic Department's rules and regulations. MUW is a dry campus and alcohol use is not permitted at any time. ➢ All MUW residence halls are substance free. Students are not permitted to drink alcohol or use illegal substances in or around the premises of the residence halls (including the parking lots).

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➢ Student athletes residing in housing off campus must refrain from engaging in activities that will negatively affect themselves or the University. If the Department of Athletics becomes aware of an incident in off campus housing, where student athletes were served alcohol or present when alcohol was consumed, the student athlete will be in violation, regardless of age. ➢ All student-athletes are prohibited from the consumption of, or being under the influence of illegal substances or alcoholic beverages in connection with any team function. A team function for purposes of this policy includes, but is not limited to the following: a) Representing MUW in any intercollegiate athletic event. This includes travel to and from the event, as well as, in restaurants and hotels. b) At any time in public while representing the team or the University (ex. summer camps, fund raising events, golf outings, recruiting activities, community service, etc.). c) At any athletic department function. ➢ The following acts are also prohibited and will lead to sanctions by the athletic department: a) Possessing or consuming alcohol if under the age of 21, b) Possessing or consuming illegal drugs, c) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, d) Misrepresenting one's age for the purpose of purchasing alcohol, e) Purchasing, furnishing or serving alcohol or illegal substances to or for an underage person, and / or f) Being dangerously intoxicated to the point where state law mandates being taken into custody. ➢ Substance abuse violations are cumulative and carry over from year to year and throughout the period of time the student remains at the college. The VP of Student Affairs will make the final decision on Residence Hall violations. NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE STATEMENT AND DRUG CONSENT FORMS: Each academic year the NCAA requires every student-athlete to sign two statements in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA student-athlete statement has two parts: a statement concerning eligibility and the Buckley Amendment Consent. Signing the statement concerning eligibility affirms that to the best of a student-athlete's knowledge they are eligible to compete in intercollegiate competition. Signing the Buckley Amendment Consent certifies agreement to disclose educational records. By signing the Drug Testing Consent form, each athlete confirms that they are aware of the NCAA drug-testing rules. These forms must be completed prior to athletes being declared eligible for competition. 3. TOBACCO The Mississippi University for Women campus is a tobacco free campus. Therefore, the use of tobacco or tobacco products is not permitted by participants, coaches, cheerleaders, athletic trainers, game administrators, or officials in the playing areas during all MUW sanctioned competition and practices for such competitions. MUW’s coaching staff and administrative staff shall enforce this policy. 4. HAZING The Owls Athletic Department seeks to promote a safe environment where student-athletes may participate in activities and organizations (both athletically and non-athletically related) without compromising their health, safety or welfare. It is, therefore, the department's policy that hazing is prohibited. The impact of hazing activities can result in irrevocable harm to its victims, their families and the college community. Prevention of hazing is the responsibility of every member of the Owls Athletics’ community. Each team, as well as each individual, must accept the personal obligation to uphold the basic community values of being just, civil and respectful of the rights of others.

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A. Definition of Hazing ➢ Any act committed against someone joining or becoming a member or maintaining membership in any organization that is humiliating, intimidating or demeaning, or endangers the health and safety of the | person. ➢ Hazing includes active or passive participation in such acts and occurs regardless of the willingness to participate in the activities! Hazing creates an environment/climate in which dignity and respect are absent. ➢ Hazing activities include, but are not limited to the following activities: whipping, beating, padding, branding, calisthenics, running, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs or any other substances, sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, nudity or coerced sexual activity. Student-athletes are expected to report incidents of hazing to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or a member of the senior staff. B.

Failure to Adhere to These Policies May Lead to The Following: ➢ Immediate suspension from all athletically related activities. ➢ Student(s) in violation of the University Hazing Policy are subject to possible loss of institutional aid and possible expulsion from program and institution. ➢ Final action will be determined after an Athletic Department and University review.

5. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Owls Athletics does not have a separate or supplemental policy on sexual harassment. Information available to studentathletes, as it is available to all students, can be found in the Student Handbook. 6. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Mississippi University for Women is committed to its diversity and inclusion of its student-athletes, athletics administrators and staff, which is a point of pride and a hallmark of the institution. The framework for our commitment to diversity sits within our active prohibition of discrimination in our educational policies, employment, campus services and activities on the basis of age, class, creed, disability, educational background, gender expression, gender identity, geographical location, income, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, work experiences, and all classifications protected by law. 7. FACEBOOK, TWITTER, VINE, SNAP CHAT, INSTAGRAM AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA Representing MUW as a student-athlete is both an honor and a privilege. Therefore, an athlete's conduct and appearance on these sites should always reflect the University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner. Illegal activities, misconduct or poor representation on these sites could lead to disciplinary actions by the Athletic Department. It is important to understand that these websites are malleable and create as many obligations as they do opportunities for expression. When using these sites it is important that you think about not only your marketability today as a studentathlete within your college social circle, but you should also think about where you might want to be in 5 or 10 years when posting an "identity" on the Internet. Remember, just because it is a new technology does not absolve you of the responsibility to use it in responsible and appropriate ways - including taking into account your obligations regarding proper conduct as a member of the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department.

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Tips to Protect your “Virtual Resume” ➢ Don’t post anything obnoxious or lewd, and don’t trash others. ➢ Unsportsmanlike, derogatory, demeaning, or threatening online content directed toward any

other individual or entity (such as derogatory, demeaning, or threatening toward another institution; taunting comments aimed at a student-athlete, coach, or team at another institution and derogatory comments based on race and/or gender identity). No posts should depict or encourage unacceptable, violent, or illegal activities (such as hazing, sexual harassment/assault, gambling, discrimination, fighting, vandalism, academic dishonesty, underage drinking, illegal drug use, etc.). ➢ Content online that would constitute a violation of conference and governing body rules (such as commenting publicly about a prospective student-athlete, providing information related to sports wagering activities, soliciting impermissible benefits). ➢ Think of your profile as your public relations tool. Use it to present your accomplishments and creativity, not to settle scores and/or attack others. ➢ Switch your Facebook or Twitter profile to “private.” ➢ Edit what friends write on your “wall.” You could be held accountable for their posts. ➢ Don’t write anything on someone else’s profile that could come back to haunt you. ➢ Avoid crazy e-mail addresses. People have been turned down for jobs because of their e-mail addresses. ➢ Google yourself regularly. 8. NCAA GAMBLING POLICY (Bylaw 10.3) The NCAA Membership adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics staff members or student-athletes to participate in sports wagering that involves a sport with an NCAA championship, on the collegiate or professional level. Participation in gambling, sports wagering, or bribery, even in the most minor fashion, will jeopardize your athletics career. A studentathlete who is involved in any sports wagering activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, shall be ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition for a minimum of one year. Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to participation of student-athletes, coaches, and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on the outcome of the competition. A student-athlete who is involved in sports wagering on the student-athlete's institution shall permanently lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. 9. RESIDENCE LIFE RULES AND REGULATIONS Please be aware that the Housing & Residence Life regulations apply to all students and that violations may lead to expulsion from the residence hall, as well as suspension from athletic competition. Also, please note that the Residence Life Office will notify the Director of Athletics and coach of any violations that occur in the dorms. Please refer to the MUW Student Handbook for policies and procedures pertaining to Residence Life.

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10. VIOLATION SANCTIONS DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, LEVEL I, II or III SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT ANY TIME, IN ANY ORDER and IN THE AMOUNT: LEVEL I • Verbal and/or written reprimand from Head Coach (or designee) • Successful completion of alcohol/drug educational program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Additional sanctions may be implemented LEVEL II • Verbal and written reprimand from Head Coach (or designee) • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee), Head Coach and other designees which may include the Compliance Director, Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 4 business days of the violation. • Behavioral Contract to be issued and agreement signed. • Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center (if applicable) • Additional sessions as determined by the Counseling Center. • Successful completion of alcohol/drug educational program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Community Service requirement (as determined by Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee). • Owls Athletics Behavioral Contract to be signed off on by student, coach and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. • Suspension from competition and team activities for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation-depending of violation could be 25%, 50% or the entire year. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. • Additional sanctions as mandated by the NCAA, University, Department or team- which should include LEVEL III • Mandatory meeting with the Director of Athletics (or designee), Head Coach and Residence Hall Manager (if student-athlete resides in the dorms) within 2 business days of the violation. • Mandatory Counseling session(s) with Counseling Center that may include alcohol/substance abuse assessment (if applicable). • Successful completion of an alcohol/drug program at the expense of the SA (if applicable). • Community Service requirement as determined by Athletics (as determined by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee). • New Athletic Behavior Contract to be issued and signed off on by student, coach & Director of Athletics • Suspension from all athletic activities for a period to be determined by the Director of Athletics. • Additional sanctions may be imposed by the VP of Student Affairs. • Additional sanctions as mandated by the NCAA, University, Department or team. • Immediate removal of athletic gear and a hold placed on the student account. • Recommendation from Athletics for Expulsion from Dorms (if residing in dorms). • Mandatory meeting with the VP of Student Affairs. • Expulsion from all intercollegiate athletic activities for the remainder of your career at The W and could be noted on all transfer verification reports.

NOTE: Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol/drug use for their respective teams. In such an event, student-athletes shall also comply with the rules of their particular team. Students who do not complete assigned sanctions/penalties in a timely and prescribed manner are subject to additional sanctions including probation and suspensions. Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol use for their respective teams. In such an event, student-athletes shall also comply with the rules of their particular team.

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XIV. GRIEVANCE POLICY - ATHLETICS The Department of Athletics strives to ensure that all student-athletes are treated fairly, with respect to all aspects of their student-athlete experience at Mississippi University for Women. To this end, student-athletes have available to them (policies and procedures in the Student-Athlete Handbook and the College’s Student Handbook) through which they may file an appeal or a grievance in those circumstances they believe such actions are warranted. Specifically, if a studentathlete believes that he or she has been treated unfairly or that a policy or procedure has been administered (by a coach or any other member of the Athletics Department) in a detrimental manner, the individual is encouraged to discuss the matter with a coach, sport supervisor, the senior woman administrator, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or the faculty athletic representative. PROCEDURES: Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Should a student-athlete choose to grieve the decision of being removed from representing an athletics team or organization, the student-athlete must request a meeting with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Refusal to Grant a Transfer Release For student-athletes who decide that they want to transfer from MUW to another institution, it is the students’ responsibility to first communicate their desire to transfer to the head coach and/or a member of the athletics administration. At this time, a release may or may not be granted. If the request is denied, the student-athlete may request a hearing with the Athletics Appeals Committee which includes the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation/SWA, the Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance Director, Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Requests shall be made in writing, submitted to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation will inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive days from receipt of the student-athlete’s written request, that they, on request, shall be provided a hearing. The institution will conduct the hearing and provide a written response within 30 consecutive calendar days upon receipt of the appeal request. Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1.1 of the NCAA Division III Manual outlines the policies and procedures for Self-Release. A copy of the Self Release Form is available on the athletics website, in the main athletic department office and in the web address provided below: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2022-23/202223D3Comp_PermissiontoContactSelfRelease.pdf

XV. NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS POLICY Mississippi University for Women supports student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness from sources outside the University. In conjunction with State of Mississippi Executive Order and NCAA Policy, the Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics has developed specific policies to address name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities of student-athletes. A student-athlete’s failure to comply with this policy may result in penalties imposed by the NCAA and/or Mississippi University for Women that could impact the student-athlete’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. These guidelines apply to a student-athlete when they initially enroll as a full-time student or when they begin official practice at Mississippi University for Women, whichever occurs first. Name, Image and Likeness Defined: A name, image, and likeness activity includes any situation in which a studentathlete’s name, image, likeness, or personal appearance is used for promotional purposes by a non-institutional entity, including the individual student-athlete, a commercial entity, or a non-institutional nonprofit or charitable entity. While such activities may provide compensation for a student-athlete, those activities that do not provide compensation are also covered under this policy. Compensation Defined: Any form of payment, including, but not limited to, cash, gifts, in-kind items of value,

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discounts, social media compensation, payments for licensing or use of publicity rights, and payments for other intellectual or intangible property rights. Student-athletes’ use and monetization of their name, image and likeness may involve a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: • Traditional commercials or advertisements for products or services, • Student-athletes developing and promoting their own business • Personal appearances • Student-athletes running their own camps or clinics • Providing private lessons (and using their name or image to promote those lessons) • Sponsored social media posts • Autograph sessions Institutional Disclosure Requirements: Student-athletes are required to disclose contact information for all parties involved in the use of their name, image, and likeness, as well as any involved professional service providers. The student-athlete must also disclose compensation arrangements and the details of their relationship with involved parties. Student-athletes must disclose the proposed name, image, and likeness activities to the institution at least seven (7) days prior to committing to said activities. If arrangements and details of agreements to promote a commercial product or service are amended, the student-athlete must provide notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of the change. Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) will review all disclosures to confirm compliance with Institutional, NCAA, and State of Mississippi guidelines. A student-athlete that receives additional compensation outside of the disclosed NIL agreement could jeopardize his/her/your eligibility. Failure to disclose NIL Activity in advance could lead to violations of NCAA, institutional or State of Mississippi violations that would potentially impact eligibility. Institutional Restrictions: A student-athlete may not enter into an agreement with a third-party that conflicts with any existing sponsorship agreements. If the institution identifies a conflict between the student-athlete’s name, image, and likeness activities and an existing sponsorship agreement, the institution shall inform the scholar-athlete of such a conflict so the student-athlete can negotiate a revision of name, image, and likeness activities with the third-party. That revision is also subject to additional review and approval by the institution. Student-athletes may not enter an apparel contract that requires the student-athlete to display a sponsor’s apparel, or otherwise advertise for a sponsor, during official team activities if the provision conflicts with a provision of the student’s institution’s team contract. Student-athletes may not engage in name, image, and likeness activities while participating in required institutional activities or while representing the institution. Student-athletes will not be permitted to use colors, logos, or images, including institutional marks, which identify the institution in any name, image, or likeness activities. A student-athlete may state they are a student-athlete at Mississippi University for Women and list personal or athletic accolades. You may not imply, directly or indirectly, that Mississippi University for Women is endorsing your NIL Activities, or any products or services associated with your NIL Activities. Student-athletes may not use institutional facilities for any name, image, or likeness activities, except for use for teaching lessons or for a camp/clinic, provided the rental agreement is in line with that available to the general public or outside organization. While a student-athlete is permitted to engage in name, image, and likeness activities on the institution’s campus, all activities are subject to applicable University policies and procedures regarding third parties and commercial ventures. Student-athletes may not miss required educational obligations (e.g., class, exams, or scheduled tutor/mentor sessions) or required team activities for any name, image and likeness activities. A student-athlete’s involvement in name, image, and likeness activities will not relieve the scholar-athlete from the obligation to comply with all NCAA and institutional academic standards, requirements, regulations, or obligations; team rules of conduct or other applicable rules of conduct; standards or policies regarding participation in intercollegiate athletics; or disciplinary rules and standards generally applicable to Mississippi University for Women students. Prohibited Activities: Student-athletes may not receive compensation, which is conditioned or contingent on enrolling at, or continuing enrollment at any specific collegiate institution, or on any specific athletic performance or achievement. Student-athletes may not enter into agreements for use of their name, image, or likeness in any Prohibited Sponsorship Category. In the event that a student-athlete enters into agreement in a Prohibited Sponsorship Category, the student-

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athlete shall be required to terminate such agreement. A “Prohibited Sponsorship Category” is any sponsorship agreement in certain categories, with specific entities or with specific identified individuals that conflict with existing University contracts, University policies, or for any other reason determined in good faith by the University. Prohibited Sponsorship Categories include, but are not limited to: • Gambling or sports wagering, and vendors associated with gambling or sports wagering • Adult entertainment, and vendors associated with adult entertainment • Alcohol, and vendors associated with alcohol products • Tobacco, and vendors associated with tobacco products • Marijuana, and vendors associated with marijuana products • Products or services that are illegal • Substances that are on the NCAA Banned Substance List • Activities which are, in Mississippi University for Women’s sole judgment, misleading, offensive, or in violation of a statute, law, ordinance, NCAA bylaw or any College contract obligation • Activities that adversely affect the University’s reputation • Activities that endorse businesses or brands that are engaged in activities inconsistent with the University’s mission • Activities that ridicule, exploit, or demean persons based on their age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, race, religion, sex, or gender. Mississippi University for Women reserves the right to restrict other categories of companies, brands or types of contracts that are similar to the above industries. Student-athletes may not sell or trade any equipment, apparel, or awards provided to them by the institution as part of any NIL activities. Student-athletes may not enter into an agreement for NIL activities unless the compensation to be paid the student- athlete is for work performed and is at a rate reflecting fair market value. Additional Guidance: International student-athletes should seek guidance regarding the impact of any NIL activity upon their visa status. Student-athletes should be aware that income from NIL activities would likely be considered taxable income. Student-athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional about the tax implications of any compensation they earn. Any income received by a student-athlete could impact that student-athlete’s eligibility for need-based financial aid.

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Name, Image, and Likeness Activity Reporting Form For: Action:

Due date:

Student-athletes who will be or have been compensated for the use of their names, images, and likenesses for promotional purposes. • To the extent required by state law and/or institutional policy, student-athletes should report information related to their name, image, and likeness activities. • Reported information should be kept on file in a manner consistent with state law and/or institutional policy. • The NCAA will continue its normal regulatory operations but will not monitor for compliance with state law/executive action. Seven days prior to any activity (i.e. selecting your agent, signing a contract or endorsement deal).

Describe the name, image, and likeness activity.

What are the terms of the agreement or transaction? When will the activity begin and end?

How will you be or how were you compensated for participating in the name, image, or likeness activity?

List all parties to the agreement or transaction, other individuals and entities, and professional service providers. Name of Person Entity or Role Contact Information

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I affirm, to the best of my knowledge: (initial each statement)

I have confirmed that this activity is consistent with state law and institutional policy. To the extent required by state law/executive action and/or institutional policy, I have provided complete and accurate information regarding any and all activities involving use of my name, image, and likeness, including compensation arrangements and information about individuals and entities involved in the activity. Compensation is related to actual use of my name, image and likeness and is not contingent on enrollment at a particular institution or a substitute for pay for athletics performance. I acknowledge that my institution, or a designee of my institution, may review the accuracy of this information, and I consent to any investigation, review, or audit. I acknowledge that inaccurate or incomplete disclosure, or failure to cooperate could support a reasonable conclusion that compensation I received constituted an inducement to attend or remain enrolled at a specific school, a substitute for pay for athletics performance or participation, or an otherwise illegitimate source of compensation for use of my name, image, and likeness.

Date

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Signature of parent or legal guardian (if student-athlete is under 18)

Name (please print)

Date of birth

Home address (street, city, state and zip code)

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XVI. Title IX, Policy to Combat Campus Sexual Violence and Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form Title IX What is Title IX? Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex (gender-based) discrimination and harassment in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial funding. Mississippi University for Women is committed to providing an educational environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including gender-based discrimination and harassment. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, is a form of harassment. The University provides support and resources to students, faculty, and staff to address concerns related to gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator is the individual designated to assist the campus community regarding gender-based discrimination and harassment. Some of the Title IX's responsibilities include: • • • • • • • • •

Tracking and monitoring incidents, including gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct Works closely with the Title IX Deputy Investigators to conduct investigations Ensuring prompt and equitable resolution of complaints Coordinating training, education and prevention efforts Providing information on options for responding to and resolving complaints For more information muw.edu/titleix To make a report muw.edu/reporting Campus Health Center: 662.329.7289 W Police: 662.241.7777

Title IX Coordinator-662.370.1035 Karen Clay University Counsel/Title IX Coordinator Email: kgclay@muw.edu and Office: (662) 329-7100 When Should I contact the Title IX Coordinator? Any student, faculty or staff member who has concerns about gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, is encouraged to seek the assistance of the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Investigators. Confidentiality Conversations with the Title IX Coordinator and/or Title IX Deputy Investigators are kept as confidential as possible, but information about incidents of sexual misconduct must be shared with relevant administrators if the college needs to take actions for reasons of community safety. In all cases, the wishes of the person initiating the conversation are given full consideration. If you would like to speak with someone strictly confidentially, contact one of the confidential support resources. W- Counseling Center: 662.329.7748 53

Policy to Combat Campus Sexual Violence MUW Department of Athletics is charged with taking reasonable steps to confirm whether incoming, continuing and/or transfer students have been disciplined through a Title IX proceeding or criminally convicted of sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence in a manner that is consistent with state and federal law on a yearly basis. In recruiting incoming studentathletes and transfer student athletes, all prospective students will be required to complete a Student Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form to yield information from their former institution(s) that will inform MUW Athletics whether the student left with an incomplete Title IX proceeding, was disciplined through a Title IX proceeding, or has a criminal conviction for sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence. Informal resolutions under Title IX proceedings that are the result of a finding of responsibility for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or other acts of violence should be disclosed. If a student-athlete discloses a Title IX proceeding or criminal conviction, the Director of Athletics, in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, will determine the student athlete’s eligibility to compete. Student-athletes who fail to accurately and fully disclose the required information may face penalties that include a loss of athletics eligibility and/or student code of conduct violations. The prior conduct to be disclosed is forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, ranging from sexual battery, sexual assault to rape; relationship violence, including dating violence, domestic violence and sex-based stalking; and crimes of violence, including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault or assault employing the use of a deadly weapon.

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Reviewed by: Athletics Title IX Follow-Up Needed

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Student-Athlete Serious Misconduct Annual Attestation Form Mississippi University for Women and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are committed to sexual violence prevention. Sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual and interpersonal violence violate human decency and the Association’s core values. (NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Assault)

Requirements All prospective (first year), incoming (transfer) and returning student-athletes must complete this form yearly to disclose any prior discipline through Title IX or prior criminal convictions involving the following: • Sexual Violence: A term used to include both forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, ranging from sexual battery, sexual assault to rape. • Interpersonal Violence: Violence that is predominantly caused due to the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, including dating and domestic violence. • Other Acts of Violence: Crimes including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault or any assault that employs the use of a deadly weapon or causes serious bodily injury.

Attestation ___ I attest that I HAVE NOT been found responsible for violating a high school, college or university policy or been subject to discipline through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding or criminally convicted for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or any other act of violence as described above, AND that I did not leave any prior institution with conduct charges PENDING for such acts. ___

I attest that I HAVE been found responsible for violating a high school, college or university policy; or been subject to discipline through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding; or criminally convicted for sexual violence, interpersonal violence or any other act of violence as described above OR HAVE PENDING charges through a Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding. Attach separate sheet to explain. Was the Title IX or sexual misconduct proceeding complete or pending at the time of your transfer to MUW? ___Complete ___Pending Institution Name: _________________________________________ •

Date of Prior Incident: _______________

If you have questions regarding how to answer the Attestation Form, contact the Athletic Director (jlclaybrook@muw.edu) and/or Title IX Coordinator (titleIX@muw.edu). This form must be completed prior to participation in any sport.

By signing below, I attest that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that all information attested to on this form is accurate and complete, and that providing purposefully false information on this form could result in penalties by MUW and the NCAA, including jeopardizing my eligibility to participate in athletics. PRINT Student Name: ____________________________________ Student ID (950) #: _____________________________________ Athletic Status (circle one): First-Year Transfer Returning

Signature: ______________________________________ Date:

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Sport/s: ________________________________________

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XVII.

CAMPUS SAFETY

1. TORNADO INFORMATION • • • •

Tornadoes can occur any time, but are more prevalent during the spring months. Tornado Watch — Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Tornado Warning — Tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar. How to recognize a tornado: A tornado usually appears as a funnel-shaped cloud which spins rapidly and extends toward the earth from the base of a thundercloud. When the tornado is close by, it sounds like the roar of airplanes.

Tornado or Storm Alert • Proceed to the lowest floor which can be reached before high winds or the tornado strikes. • Stay away from windows and exterior doors. • All electrical items should be disconnected if time permits. • Remain calm. • Do not use the elevator. • If a tornado strikes, do not move to see the damages until the storm is well out of the area. Tornadoes sometimes come in pairs. • In open country, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is not time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch or ravine. Students should refer to the MUW’s website for weather updates at www.muw.edu. 2. WEAPONS ON CAMPUS Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi Policy 1106 “The Board recognizes that the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons on any of its institutional premises or at its institutions or student functions off- campus by persons other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials, other authorized persons and the institutional approved programs creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of injury or death to its institutions' employees, students, visitors and guests and further creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of damage to properties of the institutions, employees, students, visitors, guests and proper- ties of others. Because of such dangers, the Board hereby prohibits the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons in any form by any person other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials and other authorized persons. “Authorized persons” includes those individuals authorized by applicable law and by the institutional executive officer or his/her designee. “Authorized persons” also includes those who have in their possession a valid, unexpired state firearms permit with the “Instructor Certified” (IC) sticker on the back, or the equivalent permit issued by a state with a reciprocity agreement with Mississippi. Even so, those possessing such permits are not permitted to possess firearms in any institutional facilities and/or areas that are deemed non-public. Students and employees are not authorized to possess firearms on institutional property or at institutional off-campus events regardless of possession of firearms permits.” The University deems the following areas sensitive/non-public: Academic buildings; Administrative offices and buildings; Athletic facilities and fields; Residence Halls; Stark Recreational Facility; Campus Health Center (Eckford Building); Fant Memorial Library; Carrier Chapel; Child and Parent Development Center; Speech and Hearing Center; Counseling Center; Any ticketed event, no matter the location; and any building or facility not specifically identified as a non-sensitive/public area.

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The University deems the following as non-sensitive/public areas: Hogarth Student Union; University Dining facilities (not located in Academic buildings) including, but not limited to, Hogarth Cafeteria and Subway; University Police Department; Barnes & Noble Bookstore; Puckett House; Stovall Welcome Center Lobby; Plymouth Bluff; Bryan Green Gazebo and surrounding lawn; and outdoor locations including Shattuck lawn.

3. PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES The use of roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) is prohibited on campus, including campus buildings and campus grounds. Hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) may not be stored or charged on campus.

4. UNIVERSITY MAIL SERVICES Mail Services (Post Office) is located on the first floor of the Hogarth Student Union and oversees the operation and distribution of the University’s mailing services to benefit the administration, faculty, staff, students and surrounding community. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless stated otherwise. The Post Office accepts cash only. All students who reside on campus are assigned a mailbox and are strongly encouraged to check their mailboxes regularly. It is important for all incoming mail to be addressed as follows: (Your Name) 1100 College Street MUW – XXXX(Your Box Number) Columbus, MS 39701-5800 *The Box Number is the most important part of the address. Without this number, there will be a delay in the distribution of incoming mail. For more information, contact the Post Office, (662) 329-7408.

5. Emergency Action Plans for Athletics Emergency Action Plans are located at home venues and provided within the Athletic Training Manual.

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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUMS FOR NCAA PLAYING SEASONS 20.11.3.8 Minimum Contests and Participants Requirements for Sports Sponsorship. In each sport, the institution's team shall engage in at least a minimum number of intercollegiate contests (against the varsity programs of four-year, degree-granting collegiate institutions) each year. In the individual sports, the institution's team shall include a minimum number of participants in each contest that is counted toward meeting the minimum-contests requirement.

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ATTACHMENT: 1c Policies & Procedures

Department of Athletics Athletic Training Manual ***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

Table of Contents Introduction to Athletic Training ......................................................................................................... 1 Purpose Statement .............................................................................................................................. 1 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................. 1 Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................. 1 Responsibilities of Athletic Training Staff ...........................................................................................12 Expectations of Interns and Student Workers ......................................................................................2 Athletic Training Room Guidelines ......................................................................................................3 Insurance and Drug Testing ...............................................................................................................4-6 Concussion Policy .............................................................................................................................7-8 Lightning Policy .................................................................................................................................9 Emergency Action Plan .................................................................................................................15-66 Emergency Personnel ........................................................................................................18-19 Roles of First Responder .......................................................................................................19 Emergency Communication ..................................................................................................20 Emergency Equipment ..........................................................................................................21 Individual Venue EAPs .....................................................................................................32-53 On-Field Emergency Protocol ................................................................................................54 MUW Police Emergency Procedures ..................................................................................5562 Mental Health Protocol .....................................................................................................63-66

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Introduction of Athletic Training The Athletic Training Department at Mississippi University for Women strives to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment for student athletes. The most important aspect of Athletic Training is to provide a clean and safe athletic training facility in which the student athletes can prevent, rehabilitate, and through the direction of the staff treat injuries that will occur over their career at Mississippi University for Women. The Athletic Training Staff attempts to provide a trustworthy and open environment in which student athletes feel comfortable discussing their injuries with Certified Athletic Trainers and know that they will return to play as quickly and safely as possible. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide members of the Mississippi University for Women Athletic Department with a comprehensive guide of policies and procedures, as well as emergency action protocols, to assist them in the maintenance of health, safety, and well-being of all student-athletes. This manual will also assist in the education of new staff members by giving them a resource to reference. The policies, procedures, and protocols outlined in this manual will serve as a guide for dealing with most medically related situations that may occur on a daily basis. This manual is an evolving manuscript that will be reviewed by the Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department each year. Modifications will be made to adapt to the ever-changing environment that exists within college athletics. Vision Statement The Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department strives to provide injury prevention, management, evaluation, and rehabilitation services to student-athletes. The Sports Medicine Department is committed to professional, quality care and an ongoing effort to provide the latest and most effective treatments for athletic injuries. It is also the vision of the Sports Medicine Department to be a complement to the mission of the university and athletic department. Mission Statement The top priority of the Sports Medicine Department at the Mississippi University for Women is the health and safety of the student-athlete. Our mission is to prevent, evaluate, and treat studentathletes’ injuries with the highest quality medical care in order to help them perform safely to their greatest potential. Responsibilities of Athletic Training Staff Head Athletic Trainer: The primary responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at Mississippi University for Women. Currently the Head Athletic Trainer provides practice and competition coverage for soccer, baseball, and golf in their respective seasons. Each injury sustained within those sports will be diagnosed, treated, referred (if necessary), and rehabilitated to the best of the ability of the athletic trainer with the utilized resources. The administrative duties at this time

2 include, but are not limited to: insurance policy coverage, injury claims, injury reports, pre-participation exam scheduling, physician relationships, sports scheduling and conflicts, oversight of assistant athletic trainer and athletic training interns, latest updates to injury software, and inner conference communication between athletic trainers. All non-traditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Assistant Athletic Trainer: The primary responsibility of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women. Currently the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides practice and competition coverage for volleyball, basketball, and softball in their respective seasons. The administrative duties at this time include, but are not limited to: pre-participation paperwork for all sports, injury reports, physician relationships, scheduling of student workers, and oversight of athletic training interns. All nontraditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Intern Athletic Trainer/Graduate Assistants (2): The primary responsibilities of the Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers at the Mississippi University for Women is to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency medical treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment to student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women. Currently the two Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers share responsibility for covering practice and competition coverage for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball, and tennis. Their administrative duties include injury reports for athletes within their sports and communication with the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers. All nontraditional sports coverage is split equally between certified athletic trainers. Expectations of Interns and Student Workers Intern Athletic Trainer/ Graduate Assistants (2): At the Mississippi University for Women, Intern or Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers have high expectations due to a short-staffed Athletic Training Department. Interns or GA’s are responsible for at least one team per season and the associated injury prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, documentation, and treatment. They work under the direction of the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers. These Athletic Trainers have the flexibility to communicate about injuries with any supervisor in order to provide the most comprehensive treatment for each athlete and their injuries. The expectation of Interns in the Athletic Training Department is that they work a 10-month contract for 30 hours per week. Student Workers (2): Student workers in the Athletic Training Department are scheduled on a weekly basis due to class schedule and practice schedule changes. Some of the student workers are also student athletes at the Mississippi University for Women and work restricted hours during their competitive seasons. The roles of student workers include cleanliness of athletic training facilities and athletic training supplies, hydration at practices and games, check of water levels for visiting teams, and CPR first-aid training recommended.

3 Athletic Training Facility Guidelines

The athletic training facility is a health-care facility. Due to this it must be treated as such. General guidelines for student-athletes in the athletic training room include: 1. Shoes and backpacks are to be left in a designated area upon entering the athletic training facility 2. No food or open cup beverages will be permitted 3. No beverages on electrical modality carts 4. Respect athletic trainers, student workers, and other student athletes 5. No tobacco or alcohol products will be tolerated 6. Athletes are not to treat themselves and must discuss all treatments with a Certified Athletic Trainer 7. Athletes must show up for rehabilitation appointments 8. Profanity and other derogatory or abusive language will not be tolerated 9. If a student-athlete is not receiving treatment or being taped they will be asked to leave 10. Minimum dress of shirt and shorts is required before receiving treatment 11. All student athletes are required to sign the daily treatment log prior to receiving treatment 12. No More than 10 people in the athletic training facility at a time. 13. Everyone must wear a mask while in the athletic training room unless you are performing exercises that require physical activity.

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Insurance Policy and Procedures INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES All student-athletes are covered under MUW Excess Insurance, which is a secondary policy that allows for medical benefits otherwise not covered under a primary insurance plan. In order to be eligible for this secondary pol-icy, the injury or accident must have been a direct result of participating in MUW Athletics. Student-athletes that do not have primary insurance will be required to purchase the school provided athletic injury policy. The Athletic Department does not cover this expense. For primary insurance policies, the minimum deductible is set at $2,500. Any individual deductibles higher ($2,501 or more) will be required to purchase the school provided primary athletic injury policy Following an injury: ● ●

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The injury must be reported within 24 hours of its occurrence and the Athletic Trainer must fill out the proper Athletics Injury/Incident Report Claim Form The student-athlete will then need to fill out and sign and date the claim form completely (including sections filled out by parents if the student athlete is younger than age 18) The form is then sent directly to all necessary parties for processing The Explanation of Benefits form (EOB) that the primary insurance company sends to the student or doctor should then be forwarded to Sterling Risk for processing along with copies of all bills. The original claim form is kept in the student-athlete’s individual file in the Sports Medicine Office

Note: The duties regarding submission of these bills rests with the injured student. The sports medicine department will provide assistance if needed. Prior to the official start and following the official conclusion of supervised team practice and/or competition students ARE NOT covered by MUW Athletic Insurance. Therefore, students will be responsible for their own health care for the treatment of injuries that occur outside the official, approved athletic season and outside of official, supervised athletic activities. For any questions or problems, contact the Sports Medicine Department.

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Drug Testing Policy DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING The NCAA is now mandating that every Division III Sponsored Sport be subject to yearround drug testing. This means that student-athletes representing MUW may be randomly selected to drug testing administered by the National Center for Drug Free Sport, the official administrator for the NCAA’s drug- testing program during the course of each academic year, whether that sport is in season or not. If and when the NCAA notifies us of testing dates, we must have the selected student(s) tested. A list of banned substances is provided in your initial NCAA paperwork - please note that this list does not include some of the “street drugs” that are also banned. As set forth in NCAA bylaw 31.2.3, a student-athlete who tests positive for a banned substance, SHALL BE DECLARED INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN POSTSEASON AND REGULAR SEASON COMPETITION. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENT WILL BE CHARGED WITH THE LOSS OF A MINIMUM OF ONE SEASON OF COMPETITION IN ALL SPORTS AND SHALL REMAIN INELIGIBLE FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE TIME OF THE TEST AND MUST HAVE THEIR ELIGIBILITY RESTORED BY THE NCAA. STUDENTS ON SCHOLARSHIP ARE SUBJECT TO THE LOSS OF SCHOLARSHIP AID AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM DURING THIS TIME. **In addition, the MUW Athletic Department has decided to adopt a proactive approach to the NCAA drug-testing program. Effective immediately, MUW will perform unannounced, random institutional drug testing of all student-athletes’ year round. MUW has chosen The National Center for Drug Free Sport as the Third-Party Administrator of their Drug Education and Testing Program in addition to serving as the official administrator for the NCAA. A student-athlete is considered to be 20 acting as a representative of MUW Athletics during any time the student-athlete is a team member. This includes the entire academic year plus the summer session if the team is training or the student is attending summer classes. It should be noted that this period, of course, includes any in-season trips or travel away from campus and also includes the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances while the individual is not involved in activities specific to the team and whether or not the student is of legal drinking age. Disciplinary penalties for violation of University and departmental policies will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis but can include suspension, cancellation and/or reduction of athletic aid or dismissal. If you have any questions regarding this, contact the Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainers, or your coach. NCAA Banned-Drug Classes 2021-22: The NCAA list of banned-drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA Executive Committee. Contact NCAA education services or www.ncaa.org/health-safety for the current list. The term “related

6 compounds” comprises substances that are included in the class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substance belonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example. Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA banned substances. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not strictly regulate the supplement industry; there-fore purity and safety of nutritional/dietary supplements cannot be guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug test. The use of supplements is at the student-athlete’s own risk. Student-athletes should contact their institution’s team physician or athletic trainer for further information.

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Concussion Policy The NATA (National Athletic Training Association) states that a concussion can be defined as a trauma induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. Concussions occur from forces applied directly or indirectly to the skull that result in rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain. The athletic trainers at the Mississippi University of Women work under the direct supervision of a team physician who consults to manage all concussions that are sustained by a Mississippi University of Women student athlete. 1. All Mississippi University of Women student-athletes will be informed of the dangers of a concussion at the pre-participation health screen performed prior to their first practice of each school year. Athletes are informed of the signs and symptoms of a concussion and the importance of sharing these symptoms with their athletic trainer when they occur. 2. Mississippi University of Women will require student-athletes to sign a statement in which student-athletes accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the sports medicine staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. During the review and signing process student-athletes will watch a NCAA video on concussions and be provided with educational material on concussions. 3. All Mississippi University of Women student-athletes who will compete in a sport will undergo baseline cognitive testing via the computerized BrainCheck test prior to sports will be required to undergo baseline testing prior to their first year of participation. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Baseball Basketball (Men and Women) Cross Country (Men and Women) Golf (Men and Women) Soccer (Men and Women) Softball Tennis (Men and Women) Track (Men and Women) Volleyball

4. When a student-athlete shows any signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, the athlete will be removed from practice or competition for further evaluation by the team physician or an ATC. 5. The responsibility of determining the presence of a concussion will be that of the team physician. In the event that the team physician is not present, the responsibility will pass to the ATC who is covering that practice or competition. 6. A student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion will be withheld from competition or practice and not return for the remainder of that day. 7. A student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion will be monitored for deterioration of sign or symptoms. Also, the student-athlete will be asked to retake the BrainCheck Test either the day of or after the suspected concussion occurred. Student-athletes will be provided with

8 home instructions upon discharge; preferably with a roommate or guardian who can help them to follow the instructions. 8. The athletic trainer will email all of the student athletes' professors to inform them that the athlete sustained a concussion and may require some accommodations regarding homework and tests in order to ensure that the athlete has the appropriate amount of time to rest in order to allow for complete healing prior to return to learn and return to play. 9. Student-athletes diagnosed with a concussion will be monitored via a symptom checklist daily. When a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion is found to be symptom free, he/she may commence the Return to Play Progression and retake of the BrainCheck test under the supervision of their athletic trainer. 10. The student-athlete must pass each step of the Return to Play Progression without a return of symptoms before progressing to the next step. At the onset of symptoms, the studentathlete should be removed from the protocol and allowed to rest. The same step will be repeated the next day if the student-athlete is symptom free at the time of testing. Stages should be separated by at least 24 hours. 11. Return to Play Progression •

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13. Final authority for return-to-play will be at the sole discretion of the team physician. The team physician may empower the athletic trainers to make the return-to-play decision. 14. The Mississippi University of Women Athletic Training staff will document the incident, evaluation, continued management, and clearance of the student-athlete with a concussion.

9 Lightning Policy Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered thunderstorm hazard experienced every year. As such, Mississippi University for Women Sports Medicine Department has developed a policy to deal with the threat of thunderstorms or lightning in the area in order to protect all collegiate athletes, staff, and spectators. Sports medicine staff in collaboration with officials, coaches, and administration are empowered to have the unchallengeable authority to cancel or modify an activity for health and safety reasons. 1. Prior to covering any outdoor practice or competition, the athletic trainer on duty will check local weather reports and radar to note any potential storms or lightning that may enter the area. 2. Any storm within 15 miles of Mississippi University for Women campus will put the on duty athletic trainer on alert. The athletic trainer will alert coaches, officials, and game administrators that they are monitoring a potential storm. 3. The athletic trainer will work collaboratively with the game day administrator to determine that all athletic fields must be cleared when the lightning is shown to be within 8 miles of campus. NCAA and NATA recommend all outdoor activities be suspended for at least 30 minutes if thunder is heard. Acceptable methods of determining storm distance include: i. Sky Scan Hand Held Lightning Detector ii. Flash to Bang Method iii. Weather Underground Application 4. Officials have the authority to suspend any competition if they feel the situation has become unsafe for participants and spectators. 5. Once the determination to clear the fields has been made, individuals should make their way to one of the following safe shelters: a. All Mississippi University for Women student athletes, staff, and officials will evacuate to the Pohl Gymnasium if on campus. b. All spectators and visiting teams may evacuate to the Pohl Gymnasium or return to their cars, bus, or vans (with windows rolled up) if on campus. c. The following are not safe shelters: dugouts, portable press boxes, convertible/soft-top vehicles, club carts/golf carts d. If off campus at baseball or soccer the shelters will be explained later in the specific lightning policy for the venue. 6. A Mississippi University for Women administrator will be designated to be the “weather watcher”. Activities will be suspended until 30 minutes after the last strike of lightning is seen. If another strike occurs within 8 miles of campus, the 30-minute clock must restart. 7. Weather will continue to be monitored even after the decision to resume play has been made to ensure the safety of participants, staff, officials, and spectators. 8. At the 60th minute of the weather delay, Mississippi University for Women athletic trainers and administration in collaboration with visiting team officials will make a decision as to whether the competition is to be resumed, postponed, or suspended due to the weather threat.

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Heritage Academy – Baseball Field THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to the Indoor Facility right beside the baseball field. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Columbus Soccer Complex THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to the Concession and Restroom Facility located on the east side of the soccer field. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Don Usher Softball Field THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to Emma Ody Pohl Gymnasium and/or Stark Recreation Center on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Tennis Court THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to their vehicles (spectators) or team buses/vans (teams). They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. In the event that evacuation is necessary, spectators, fans, officials and competitors will be directed to Emma Ody Pohl Gymnasium and/or Stark Recreation Center on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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Pohl Gymnasium Severe Weather SAFETY Protocol Lightning and Weather Detection Service Following NCAA protocol, Mississippi University for Women will be using the SkyScan Lightning Detection Device as well as the WeatherBug online lightning detection and weather monitoring system. Once lightning enters the 15-mile radius of competition, we will begin preparations to protect the studentathletes and spectators. Once lightning enters an eight (8) mile radius of our site, warm up activity and/or competition must STOP and student-athletes and spectators will be moved to safe areas. Activities will not begin until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike inside the warning ring. Deliberate failure of any student-athlete and/or coach to adhere to this policy will result in the student-athlete and/or team being disqualified from the competition. Shelter Locations When safe areas become necessary, the speaker system will be utilized in order to send everyone to a designated area in the gym away from windows on the bottom floor in the central part of the building. They will remain there until notified by the Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director. Severe Weather Plan For the safety of all spectators, student-athletes, officials and coaches the following procedures will be used in case of severe weather: 1. The Athletic Trainer, Coach and/or Athletic Director (if available) will monitor the weather during the week and the morning of the competition. 2. A text messaging system will be used to communicate a change in schedule to all coaches and officials. MUW will send out a text message alert notifying coaches and officials of the start times or a delay in competition due to inclement weather. 3. The Athletic Trainer, Head Coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the start of the competition will be delayed, postponed or canceled.

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Table of Contents

16 Section 1: Emergency Action Plan 1. Introduction 2. Emergency Phone Numbers 3. Components of Emergency Action Plan a. Emergency Personnel b. Roles Within the Emergency Team c. Emergency Communication d. Emergency Equipment e. No Athletic Trainer Present 4. Management of Catastrophic Event 5. Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- CMT 6. Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- Coach 7. Guidelines: Emergency Injury/ Illness Event 8. Lightning Safety 9. AED Guidelines 10. Suspected Spinal Injury Policy 11. Heat Illness Protocol 12. Hot Weather Policy 13. Cold Injury Protocol 14. Cold Weather Policy 15. MUW Emergency Procedures 16. Mental Health Emergency Action Plan Section 2: Venues 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Stark Recreation Center Stark Weight Room Pohl Gymnasium Athletic Training Room Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse) Baseball Field Softball Field

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Emergency Numbers Medical Emergency………………………………………………………………………………….911 Sports Medicine Jason Miller (Head Athletic Trainer) Office: 662-329-6217 JeQuailia Huggins (Assistant Athletic Trainer) Office: 662-329-6217 MUW Health Center Office: 662-329-7289 Administration Jennifer Claybrook (Director of Athletics) Office: 631-329-7962 Buddy Foster (Assistant Athletics Director) Office: 662-329-6573 Dave Beyer (Director of Athletic Communications) Office: 662-329-6574

Cell: 662-251-9749 Cell: 662-295-9657

Cell: 706-402-8107 Cell: 618-579-4731 Cell: 630-418-2677

Security MUW- Campus Police Columbus Police

Office: 662-241-7777 Office: 662-244-3500

Athletic Training Rooms Athletic Training Room

Office:662-329-6217

Emergency Information Baptist Memorial Hospital 2520 N 5th St Columbus, MS 39705 662-244-1000

Introduction

MUW Health Center Eckford Hall Columbus, Ms. 39701 662-329-7289

18 The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to have a pre-designed strategy in place in the event an emergency should arise and the emergency action team needs to be activated. The emergency action team is made up of: Mississippi University for Women athletic personnel, emergency medical services and security personnel. It is essential that the athletic department’s EAP identifies the role of each member of the emergency action team in regards to communications, equipment, and protocols for each sporting venue.

Components of Emergency Action Plan Three main components of the emergency action plan: 1. Emergency Personnel 2. Emergency Communication 3. Emergency Equipment

Emergency Personnel The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers and athletic staff which may include, but not limited to: ● Certified Athletic Trainers ● Physicians ● Emergency Medical Technicians ● Coaches ● Managers ● Athletic Administration ● And, possibly, bystanders During intercollegiate athletic practice and competition (traditional season), the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine staff: ● Certified Athletic Trainer- with possible assistance from coaches/managers ● Team Physician- if available During intercollegiate athletic practice (non-traditional season), individual training sessions and weight lifting, the first responder to an emergency situation may be a member of the Athletic Department: ● Head Coach ● Assistant Coaches ● Other institutional personnel *Certified Athletic Trainers may not always be available to travel during the traditional season away competitions. A stocked medical kit and information on all athletes will be sent with the Head Coach if there is no Certified Athletic Trainer traveling with the team. Athletic Administrators, coaches and staff personnel responsible for game management are required to maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and the prevention of disease transmission (blood-borne pathogens) at all times. These requirements are in keeping with

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OSHA standards and Mississippi University for Women. Guidelines are also established in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook. Certification must be completed prior to assignment on the emergency action team.

Roles Within the Emergency Team The emergency action team’s role is to provide assistance to the ATC in the event of an emergency. Annual review and update of the EAP is conducted with all athletic personnel so that each member of the emergency action team is aware of their respective role. The following roles are included in the EAP: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Immediate care of the injured /ill athlete(s) Retrieval of emergency equipment Activation of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) Directing EMS to the scene

Description of the Four Roles 1. Immediate care of the injured/ill athlete: The minimal training required for coverage is First Aid, Adult CPR, Adult AED, and prevention of disease transmission. The designated personnel with these minimal requirements include the ATCs, coaches, administrators of game management, athletic personnel, and security. Acute care for the athlete should be provided by the most qualified individual on the scene; those with lower credentials should yield to those with more appropriate training. 2. Retrieval of emergency equipment: During a home game or practice where a MUW ATC is in attendance, the ATC will have a medical kit, the competing athletes’ emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED. Splints and crutches will either be on the sideline or easily accessible to the emergency action team. In the event, there is no ATC present, it is the responsibility of the coach to bring their assigned medical kit, emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED (if one is not accessible during the practice or game). It is the responsibility of each member of the emergency action team to know the location and function of all medical equipment. 3. Activation of the emergency medical system (EMS): Activation of the EMS should be done as soon as the situation is deemed as an emergency or life-threatening event. Anyone on the emergency team can make the call to activate EMS, however, the person chosen should stay calm under pressure and can communicate effectively over the phone. This person should be familiar with the location and address of the event.

Activating EMS Emergency transportation of an injured/ill athlete is provided via the EMS system by contacting the appropriate security and allowing their dispatch to contact EMS.

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However, at sporting venues where security does not patrol, you will need to activate EMS by dialing 911. The following information should be communicated with the EMS dispatcher. ● ● ● ●

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Hello my name is __________. My phone number is_________. I am at the Mississippi University for Women ____________ on the ___________ field or court. Address of the campus: o Oakdale: 1100 College Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 o Columbus Soccer Park, 2535 Main Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 We have a male/female approximately _________ years of age. Give any details of the injured person’s condition. (body part, level of consciousness, bleeding, etc.) Condition of athlete and any first aid treatment initiated by first responder. Give directions for EMS entry to the athletic venue. Be the last person to hang up.

4. Directing EMS to the scene: A member of the emergency action team will be sent to a designated area and flag down the responding vehicle and escort them to the emergency situation. It is imperative that the coordinator for the event (practice or game) check that all pre-determined access roads and field entrances are clear and accessible. *A designated individual may provide transportation to a local emergency room or doctor for a non-life threatening injury/illness. Keep in mind that a member of the emergency action team (Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Trainer, etc.) may provide transportation to the emergency room only if adequate emergency coverage is maintained at the venue.

Emergency Communication ● All personnel within the emergency action team should have access to a telecommunication device. ● If radios are being utilized, they should be checked prior to each practice or competition. ● A backup system of communication should be in place if the primary line of communication fails. ● The most common method of communication is a cellular phone, but a landline/public phone can be utilized.

Emergency Equipment

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● All necessary emergency equipment should be readily accessible at the site of the practice or competition. ● Personnel should be familiar and trained with the function and operation of all emergency devices. ● Emergency equipment should be checked regularly List of emergency equipment ▪ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ▪ Medical Kit ▪ Splint Bag ▪ Biohazard Supplies *All emergency equipment will be available in the Athletic Training Room at the site of the event if not present on field during practice/competition. Non-traditional practices will not be provided with emergency equipment; therefore, EMS should be called if an emergency situation arises without a sports medicine staff member on-site.

No Athletic Trainer Present Due to scheduling conflicts or shortage in ATC personnel, there may be a situation when an ATC will not be present. In a practice situation the coach, who is CPR/AED and First Aid certified, will have to assume the responsibility of the First Aid responder and provide the necessary care to stabilize the injury or illness. It is important to note that the coach must have a cell phone (to activate an emergency response), an AED, and a medical kit with emergency instruction sheet, and emergency contact information. In the situation where an ATC is not traveling, the host school will be contacted and notified that Mississippi University for Women will not be sending an Athletic Trainer. It will be the responsibility of the on-site Athletic Trainer to attend to the injured athlete. The MUW coach will provide medical information from the emergency contact sheets to the attending ATC as well as necessary supplies from the medical kit. In either case, whether practicing or traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer the coach must notify their assigned Athletic Trainer immediately. The coach along with an ATC (within 24 hours) needs to fill out an injury report.

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The emergency and catastrophic action plans should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel, along with CPR certification and/or recertification. These action plans ensure the best care for the athlete if an emergency situation arises.

Management of Catastrophic Event The definition of a catastrophic incident: The sudden death of a student-athlete, coach or staff member from any cause, or disabling and/or quality of life altering injuries. In the event of a catastrophic incident a catastrophic management team (CMT) will work collaboratively to officially communicate any and all information to family members, Mississippi University for Women personnel, teammates, coaches, staff and media. The team will consist of the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer, Senior Staff, Director of Communications, and Security. This team may select others to help facilitate fact finding specific to the incident. Follow the action plan below to ensure each member is called immediately and the proper steps are taken to collect all information, notify essential people, and initiate all support personnel. Immediate Actions for CMT ● The team physician, head athletic trainer, head coach, athletic director and/or a designee will immediately proceed to the medical facility (if applicable) to get all pertinent facts regarding the incident accurately. A catastrophic injury report form should be filled out (Appendix A). ● The CMT will notify the injured student-athletes family with pertinent information, if not present. All contact information is available on medical release form in the medical kit. ● Document all events, list all participants and witnesses, and obtain all medical records. Also, secure any or all available materials/equipment involved, including equipment of Student-Athletic and film, if available. ● Only members of CMT, or designated individuals, are to speak on the incident to family members, media, other staff members, student-athletes or coaches. No one else has clearance to speak about the event, including other Student-Athletes. Who is contacted by who? ● Director for Sports Medicine or Certified Athletic Trainer designee contacts: o Team physician, counseling center, insurance company and NCAA Catastrophic Injury Service Line and Insurance Carrier. ▪ Team physician communicates with any local medical personnel, hospital and/or medical facilities regarding the medical facts of event ● Senior administration staff contacts the University President, Legal Counsel, and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative ● Director of Athletic Communications contacts university public relations

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o The media will be notified by a representative from university public relations when all facts are known and a statement has been made by the CMT.

Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- CMT Student-Athlete sustains an injury requiring use of hospital

Obtain medical treatment immediately Head Coach

Counseling Center

Insurance Company Certified AT

Team Physician

Parents

Legal Counsel

NCAA

Senior AD Staff

Media Relations

University President

Press

Information which must be obtained and given in phone contact:

Name of Student-Athlete Sport/Activity Type of Injury Phone number where you can be located Name of attending physician Name of hospital Phone number of hospital Emergency contact information which is found on medical release form:

Parents name Parents phone number Senior Administrative Staff Jennifer Claybrook Office: 662-329-7962 Buddy Foster Office: 662-329-6573

Sports Medicine Staff Jason Miller Cell: 662-251-9749

Jequailia Huggins Cell: 662-295-9657

Media Relations Office: 662-329-7119 Counseling Center

Cell: 706-402-8107

Office: 662-329-7748

Catastrophic Action Plan Flowchart- Coach Cell: 618-579-4731

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Student-Athlete sustains an injury Does it require use of hospital?

Yes

No

Obtain medical treatment immediately

Is the practice/competition home or away?

Head Coach Away

Home Certified AT Head Coach Senior AD Staff

Media Relations

Head Coach and Host Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer Information which must be obtained and given in phone contact:

Name of Student-Athlete Sport/Activity Type of Injury Phone number where you can be located Name of attending physician Name of hospital Phone number of hospital Emergency contact information which is found on medical release form:

Parents name Parents phone number

Sports Medicine Staff Jason Miller Cell: 662-251-9749

Jequailia Huggins Cell: 662-295-9657

Media Relations Office: 662-329-7119 Counseling Center

Senior Administrative Staff Jennifer Claybrook Office: 662-329-7962 Buddy Foster Office: 662-329-6573

Office: 662-329-7748 Cell: 706-402-8107 Cell: 618-579-4731

Guidelines: Emergency Injury/Illness Event

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● Coaches should try to make themselves available to the sports medicine staff if help is needed. ● Coaches, players and non-medical personnel should not try to touch, move or roll an injured player. ● Players, parents, and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players ● Once the sports medicine staff, team physicians and/or EMS staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference.

Lightning Safety In the event, a situation arises where an outdoor evacuation of a venue is necessary: rain, thunder & lightning, etc. All spectators will exit the field swiftly, calmly, and they will seek shelter in their vehicles. If there is lightning, the decision to postpone play is the responsibility of the game administrator, athletic trainer and game officials. Whenever possible the ATC will have a sky scan lightning detector with them. In the event there is no sky scan on site the 30/30 rule will be in effect ● Count the seconds from the time the lightning is sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard ● By the time the monitor obtains a flash-to-bang of 30 seconds, all individuals should have left the site and reached a safe structure to location. ● Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear thunder to resume play. The coaches and athletic administrator, and facility coordinator must account for all athletes and support staff. It will be the responsibility of the facility coordinator and athletic administrator to make sure everyone knows where to seek shelter. (Announcements will be made).

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Please check all venue maps for locations of permanent AEDs. Again, remember practices or conditioning sessions not covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer. It is the responsibility of the coach to make sure an AED is readily accessible to them. For every home competition and practice covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer, there will be an AED on the sideline. 1. All personnel using the AED should be trained with the proper use and maintenance of the AED including: a. Safety precautions to utilize so the AED user does not jeopardize the safety of the patient, other persons or him/herself. b. Assessment of an unconscious person to determine if a cardiac arrest has occurred and if an AED needs to be utilized. c. Recognizing a shock has been given to the patient and that the AED is no longer charged. d. Assessing the post-shock status of the patient and determining if further use of the AED is required. e. Operations of the emergency medical services system and interactions with the emergency response team. f. The role of the user and coordination with the emergency response team with regards to CPR, defibrillation, basic life support and advanced life support. g. The responsibility of the user to continue care until a qualified medical professional arrives at the scene. 2. Ensure immediate access to 911. 3. Ensure a primary survey to evaluate consciousness, pulse and breathing while identifying another responder to get the AED and call 911.

Suspected Spinal Injury Policy Any athlete suspected of having a spinal cord injury should not be moved and should be managed as though a spinal cord injury has occurred. C-Spine in-line stabilization should be maintained. ● ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation), level of consciousness and neurological status should be assessed. If the airway is impaired, maintain c-spine in-line stabilization while using a modified jaw thrust. ● EMS should be activated. ● The athlete should not be moved until immobilized, unless it is essential to maintain ABC’s. If the athlete must be moved, the athlete should be placed in a supine position while maintaining spinal immobilization. ● While waiting for EMS to arrive, the first responder should maintain C-Spine immobilization.

Lacrosse Helmet Face Mask Removal Policy for the Unconscious Athlete

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Any lacrosse athlete who is unconscious and is suspected of having an injury to the spine should have a clear airway to assure proper medical care. The equipment needed includes: ● Flat head screwdriver ● Phillips head screwdriver ● Battery operated screwdriver ● Charger ● Scissors ● Bag valve mask ● In the event that the face mask ● AED cannot be removed, the helmet will Procedure: be removed. ● The Athletic Trainer on site will o The athletic trainer will stabilize the head and C-Spine. stabilize the head and spine ● One coach will be designated to o A designated coach will retrieve the emergency equipment remove the helmet for facemask removal. ● One or two coaches will be *Screwdriver should be charged weekly designated to cut the chin straps and checked regularly to ensure it is and remove the face mask. working properly* ● If one coach is available: they will use the scissors to cut the chin strap, Facemask and helmet removal should be then start to unscrew the three (3) rehearsed yearly and the policy should be screws necessary to remove the face gone through with anyone who will be mask present at home lacrosse practices or o Top of helmet, above the competitions to ensure adequate training. forehead (1 screw) o Sides of helmet, by jaw (2 screws) ● If two coaches are available one will cut the chin strap while the other removes the top and side screw on their side, they will then pass the screw driver to the other coach to unscrew the last screw. ● The facemask will come off as a single unit. ● The athletic trainer or coach will then initiate CPR using a bag valve mask.

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Heat Illness Protocol Exercise in extreme heat may lead to serious life threatening conditions if precautions are not taken by the athlete, coach and athletic trainer. These conditions include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Cramps Signs and symptoms: ● Dehydration, thirst, sweating, painful muscle cramps and fatigue ● Pain that can be pinpointed to a location ● Cramps occur during or after intense workouts ● Athletes core temperature is elevated Treatment: ● Remove the athlete from exercise session, workout or practice and have them rest in the shade or airconditioned room ● Stretch, massage and knead the muscles that are cramping in a position where the muscle is fully extended ● Provide athlete with fluids ● Provide food high in salt content to replenish electrolyte content lost ● If heat cramps persist, use ice massage on affected muscle Return to Play: ● Once the athlete is rested and their fluids are replenished, they can usually return to the current exercise session at the discretion of the team physician or athletic trainer.

Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms: ● Fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness ● Pale skin, heavy sweating. Dehydration, sodium loss, irritability ● Decreased muscle coordination, decreased blood pressure, core body temperature between 98-104°F (97-103°F orally) Treatment: ● Move athlete to a cool/shaded area or air-conditioned room and remove excess clothing ● Elevate legs to promote venous return ● Cool athlete with fans, ice towels or ice bags ● Provide fluids for rehydration Athletes showing signs of heat exhaustion should respond quickly to treatment. If treatment does not work quickly, heat stroke should be considered.

Return to Play: ● Returning to play on the same day is not advised. An athlete should wait 24 hours before returning to play. Further medical clearance may be recommended to rule out other conditions.

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Heat Stroke Signs and Symptoms: ● Core body temperature greater than 104°F immediately post collapse and central nervous system dysfunction ● Irrational behavior, irritability, emotional instability ● Altered consciousness, coma, disorientation or dizziness ● Headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting ● Diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of muscle function/balance ● Collapse, staggering, feeling sluggish ● SWEATING STOPS ● Dehydration, dry mouth, thirst ● Rapid pulse, low blood pressure, quick breathing Treatment HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ● Remove all excess clothing and equipment ● Cool the athlete as quickly as possible within 30 minutes using a whole body ice water immersion (3538°F) ● Administer Rectal Thermometer ● If immersion is not possible, take athlete to cold shower or move to shaded, cool area and use rotating cold, wet towel to cover as much of the body as possible ● Maintain airway, breathing and circulation ● After cooling has been initiated, activate EMS ● Monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and CNS status Return to Play ● Athlete will need to obtain a medical clearance from physician stating they are asymptomatic and all lab tests are normal before returning to play ● The length of recovery time is dictated by the severity of the incident ● The athlete should avoid exercise for at least one week ● The athlete should then begin a return to play protocol under the supervision of a healthcare professional such as the Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician ● The return to play protocol can include: o Easy-to-moderate exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days before starting strenuous exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days. o Easy-to-moderate exercise in heat for several days followed by strenuous exercise in the heat for strenuous days.

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Hot Weather Policy The heat index is the “feels like” temperature. The chart below shows the health risks as temperature and relative humidity rise.

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Cold Injury Protocol Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms: Signs and symptoms of hypothermia will vary depending on the athlete and the severity of hypothermia. ● Oral or axillary body temperature below 95°F ● Clumsiness, loss of finger dexterity, slurred speech ● Confusion, memory loss ● Loss of consciousness, hyperventilation, decreased vital signs] Treatment: ● Determine if CPR and activation of EMS is necessary ● Move athlete to warm environment with shelter from the wind ● Remove any wet or damp clothing, then insulate with warm, dry clothing or blankets ● When rewarming, apply heat to trunk, axilla, chest and groin ● Provide fluids and food to maintain metabolism ● Continually monitor vital signs ● Avoid applying friction massage to tissues to decrease the likelihood of tissue injury if possible frostbite is present Return to Play Depending on the severity of the hypothermia, the athlete may be able to return to play during the same practice. Once the athlete is rested and their body temperature has returned to normal, they can usually return to play at the discretion of the athletic trainer or team physician. If the hypothermia is more severe, the athlete should sit out 24 hours. Following rest, the athlete will be put through a graduated return to play protocol.

Cold Weather Policy If the “feels like” temperature is 25°F or below, athletes and coaches can practice for 90 minutes straight. If the coach wants to practice beyond the 90-minute period, the athletes must return to a heated environment and rewarm for 20 minutes before returning to practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 15°F or below, practice will be limited to 60 minutes and the athletes must rewarm for 20 minutes at least once during practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 10°F of below, practice will be terminated and scheduled at a different day/time.

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SECTION 2: Venues Venue: Stark Recreation Center ● ●

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Venue: Stark Center Weight Room ●

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Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available) Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Splint Bag, Crutches, First Aid Supplies (athletic trainer’s kit, biohazard bags, vacuum splints, crutches, immobilizers, and braces). The crutches, braces, and immobilizers can be found in the athletic training room located on the 2nd floor in the Pohl Gym Athletic Training Room. Epipens are located in the training room, or in the athletic trainer’s kit. The automatic defibrillator (AED) is located at the gym at all times. Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: POHL GYMNASIUM ON THE COURT. (521 11St South Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site ● MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o

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Venue: Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer) ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT ON THE FIELD AT COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: AT COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site ● MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o Athletic Department Staff (B)/Coach (B)/ Student-Athlete (B)/Other Individual (B) ▪ Responder to “Flag down” EMS and Direct to the scene ▪ Make sure all gates, appropriate doors are open, direct EMS through the front entrance doors, to the elevator, and to the location of injured individuals. ▪ Limit the scene to first responders only Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue Venue Address o 301 N. 3rd Street Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Columbus Soccer Park (Men’s/Women’s Soccer) 301 N. 3rd Street Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Heritage Baseball Field ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff (A) /Coach (A) /Student-Athlete (A) /Other Individual (A) ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT ON THE HERITAGE BASEBALL FIELD AT HERITAGE ACADEMY. (625 Magnolia Lane, Columbus, MS 39705). My cell number is: ___________________ ● Give EMS location: COLUMBUS SOCCER COMPLEX. (301 N. 3rd St. Columbus, MS 39701 ● Inform them of the situation- ex. Individual’s Name, Approximate age, condition (what signs and symptoms are present, or current state of the person-Ex. THE INDIVIDUAL is unconscious, breathing, has a pulse….) ● Tell what care is being provided● Ask if any other information is needed● DO NOT HANG UP-until authorized by the dispatcher!!!! ● Bring the insurance binder back to the injury site o MUW Personnel/Coach will accompany the athlete in the ambulance to the hospital. o Athletic Department Staff (B)/Coach (B)/ Student-Athlete (B)/Other Individual (B) ▪ Responder to “Flag down” EMS and Direct to the scene ▪ Make sure all gates, appropriate doors are open, direct EMS through the front entrance doors, to the elevator, and to the location of injured individuals. ▪ Limit the scene to first responders only Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue Venue Address o 625 Magnolia Lane Columbus, MS 39705

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Venue: Don Usher Softball Field ● ● ● ●

Emergency Personnel o Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians (when available), athletic training student interns, and coaches Emergency Communication o Cell Phones Emergency Equipment o Medical Kit, AED, Crutches, First Aid Supplies, Epipens located on site and in the MUW Athletic Training Room Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT THE DON USHER SOFTBALL FIELD AT the Mississippi University for Women. (At the corner of 15th Street South and South 7th Avenue). My cell number is:____________ ● ● ● ● ●

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Athletic Department Staff/Coach/ Student B ▪ Make sure all appropriate doors are open ▪ Designate an individual to flag down EMS and direct them to the scene ▪ Limit scene to first responders and move bystanders away from the area

Referring Hospital and/or Emergency Room: o Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle ▪ 2520 N. 5th St, Columbus, MS 39705 ● All emergency injuries/illnesses will be transported to this venue

Venue Address 1100 College Street At the corner of 15th St S and S 7th Ave Columbus, MS 39701

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Venue: Tennis Courts (WTN, MTN) ● ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Certified athletic trainer or trained medical personnel ▪ Coach is first responder if the injury occurs outside of athletic training room hours or if there is not an athletic trainer present. o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT the Mississippi University for Women. (521 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701) ● Give EMS location of injured athlete: TENNIS COURTS AT the Mississippi University for Women. (521 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701) ● ● ● ● ●

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Roles of First Responders o Certified Athletic Trainer ▪ Immediate care of injured/ill student-athlete; assess situation ▪ Activates Emergency Medical System (EMS) o Athletic Department Staff/Coach/Student A ▪ Call 911 ▪ Provide the following information ● Identify yourself: MY NAME IS ____________. I AM A _________ AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. WE HAVE AN INJURED INDIVIDUAL ON THE TRACK AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD. (215 Hemlock St. Columbus, MS 39702). My cell number is:___ ● Give EMS location of injured individual: ON THE TRACK AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD. (215 Hemlock St. Columbus, MS 39702 ● ● ● ● ●

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On Field Emergency Protocol Guidelines to Use During a Serious On-Field Player Injury: These guidelines have been recommended for National Football League (NFL) officials and have been shared with NCAA championships staff. 1. Players and coaches should go to and remain in the bench area once medical assistance arrives. Adequate lines of vision between the medical staff and all available emergency personnel should be established and maintained. 2. Players, parents and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players. 3. Players or non-medical personnel should not touch, move or roll an injured player. 4. Players should not try to assist a teammate who is lying on the field (i.e., removing the helmet or chin strap, or attempting to assist breathing by elevating the waist). 5. Players should not pull an injured teammate or opponent from a pile-up. 6. Once the medical staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference. 7. Players and coaches should avoid dictating medical services to the athletic trainers or team physicians or taking up their time to perform such services.

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MUW Police Emergency Procedures MUW Police: 662-241-7777 MUW Facilities: 662-329-7396 Ambulance: 9-911 Fire Department: 9-911

Emergency Operations: Follow these procedures for the conditions described. Depending on circumstances, changes in the procedures may be announced by the university’s Incident Commander or the President. The Incident Commander is the Senior Vice President for Administration/CFO or designee in most situations.

Primary Emergency Procedures 1. 2. 3. 4.

Call MUW Police at 662-241-7777 or call 911. When in doubt, call 911. Give brief facts and stay on the line if requested. Alert those in your immediate area. Coordinate response with emergency officials. Follow instructions from emergency personnel or W-Alert announcements.

Media Relations/Authorized Spokesperson: Accurate information can mean life or death in an emergency. The university designates a single spokesperson to release timely facts as they are verified. Inaccurate information can cause confusion and potential harm to others. 1. Never speculate to friends, family, or the media about what is happening. You may not have all the facts. 2. Refer questions to the Executive Director of University Relations. 3. Designated spokespersons are: I. Executive Director of University Relations 662-242-3689 (cell, 24/7) II. University General Counsel 662-329-7104 (office)

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Smoke or Fire: 1. Call 911. 2. Pull the fire alarm. 3. Evacuate the building. a. Assist those with special needs. b. Close doors to prevent spread of smoke/fire. c. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. d. Move away from the building. 4. Call MUW Police 662-241-7777 5. Follow instructions from emergency responders.

Tornado/Severe Weather: TORNADO WATCH Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Remain alert. Monitor conditions. TORNADO WARNING A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Emergency procedures will begin. 1. Sirens will be activated by local emergency personnel. 2. A W-Alert will be issued. 3. Seek shelter immediately in an interior hallway or the lowest level of a building away from windows. You will be instructed to SHELTER IN PLACE. 4. Make sure students in classrooms are instructed about a safe place to shelter. 5. Secure laboratories. Shut off gas burners or equipment that could cause health/safety issues. 6. Stay sheltered until further instructions. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE/INDIVIDUAL WITH A WEAPON

1. If you see an individual carrying a weapon or witness an act of violence that threatens others on campus, report it immediately to MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. In case of a direct threat, building occupants should go to rooms that can be locked. Lock all doors and windows. Turn off lights. Close blinds. 3. Follow instructions from authorized emergency/law enforcement personnel. ACTIVE SHOOTER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Stay as calm as possible. Do not try drastic action. Don’t call attention to yourself. If you can escape the area safely, do so. If there is no chance to escape, lock doors and barricade yourself; hide behind a solid object. Silence cell phones, radios, TVs, or other noises. Turn off lights. Close blinds. One person should call 911 with a detailed description of the shooter and situation. Try to observe details that would help responders. 7. ONLY AS LAST RESORT, IF YOUR LIFE IS IN IMMINENT DANGER, SHOULD YOU CONFRONT THE SHOOTER. HOSTAGE SITUATION If you have observed a hostage taken: 1. Call MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Stay as calm as possible. Provide as much description as you can of the hostage-taker and situation. If you are part of the hostage situation: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Do what you are told without argument. Speak only when spoken to and only when necessary. Do not try to negotiate. Try to stay away from windows and doors, where law enforcement officers might enter.

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Bomb Threat THREAT RECEIVED BY PHONE AT AN OFFICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Try to get as much information as you can from the caller. [Refer to Bomb Threat Checklist in this booklet.] If someone else is in the office, develop a signal that alerts the person to listen in on the call. Take quick notes. What was the voice like? Was there background noise? Were there distinguishing details? Once you hang up, immediately call campus police: 662-241-7777. Prepare to evacuate the building.

THREATS RECEIVED BY MAIL OR E-MAIL 1. Do not throw away or delete any possible evidence. 2. Call MUW Police immediately: 662-241-7777.

BOMB THREAT INFORMATION CHECKLIST CALLER’S VOICE

QUESTIONS TO ASK

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____Excited

When is the bomb to explode?

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Where is the bomb right now?

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What does it look like?

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What kind of bomb is it?

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What will cause it to explode?

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Did you place the bomb?

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What is your address?

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____Lisp

What is your name?

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SUSPICIOUS MAIL OR PACKAGES If you receive a suspicious piece of mail or package on campus: 1. Immediately call MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Do NOT handle the suspicious article. Let emergency personnel decide how to handle it. 3. Anyone who has previously handled the suspicious article should be identified. They may need to be isolated. 4. The Incident Commander or MUW Police will determine the next steps.

DEMONSTRATIONS/DISORDERLY GATHERINGS Not all demonstrations are unlawful. They may be permissible if they: --Do not disrupt classwork or involve substantial disorder to campus --Do not invade the rights of others If a demonstration interferes with normal campus activities or is disruptive: 1. Call your supervisor and MUW Police: 662-241-7777. 2. The MUW Police will notify the Vice President for Student Affairs. 3. Remain in your office or classroom.

EARTHQUAKE While unlikely, there is a remote possibility of an earthquake in the region. If one occurs: CLASSROOM OR OFFICE 1. Shelter in place underneath a desk or table. 2. Stay away from windows, shelving, or large freestanding furniture such as partitions. 3. Use drop-and-cover technique. Drop to both knees, and with both hands behind your neck, bend forward and cover your face in arms. 4. If jackets or backpacks are nearby, use them for added protection. 5. Once the event is over, evacuate and move away from the building. OUTDOORS 1. Move to an open space away from buildings, power lines, lights poles, and trees. 2. Use drop-and-cover technique in an OPEN space.

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DRIVING 1. Stop the vehicle away from buildings, power lines, bridges, and overpasses. 2. Stay in your vehicle until the event is over. 3. Proceed with caution, avoiding downed power lines, or potentially damaged bridges or ramps. IN ALL SITUATIONS 1. Anticipate the aftershock. It will come. 2. Wait for instructions from emergency/law enforcement personnel. Evacuating Campus Buildings WHEN DO YOU EVACUATE? --When the fire alarm is sounded --When emergency or law enforcement personnel direct evacuation --When the Incident Commander/administrative personnel determine the need for evacuation WHAT IS THE EVACUATION PROCEDURE? 1. Faculty should bring the class attendance list. Leave the building in an orderly manner. Students should stay with their class and instructor. 2. Staff members should follow similar procedures. 3. Assist anyone with special needs; or notify emergency responders of special needs. 4. Once outside, all should convene in a central location. ONCE OUTSIDE, WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES? 1. Check class/staff rosters to be sure everyone has evacuated. 2. If someone remains in the building, notify the nearest emergency responder. 3. Classes/office staff should remain together until released by authorities. Emergency/law enforcement personnel must have access to continue to work the scene.

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FACILITY/BUILDING EMERGENCIES PERSON STUCK IN ELEVATOR 1. Turn on the elevator alarm or use the emergency phone 2. Call MUW Police: 662-241-7777 PLUMBING FAILURE/FLOODING 1. Call Facilities: 662-329-7396 2. After hours, call MUW Police: 662-241-7777 INTERIOR GAS LEAKS 1. If gas is smelled inside a building, the fire alarm is pulled, the building is to be evacuated, call 911 and Campus Police: 662-241-7777. 2. Columbus Fire and Rescue will arrive and make sure that everyone is evacuated, 911 will call Atmos Energy and investigate the smell. 3. Campus Police will respond to make sure that no one enters or reenters the building. 4. After the investigation is completed, Columbus Fire and Rescue will notify Campus Police whether or not the building is safe to reenter. EXTERIOR GAS LEAKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

If gas is smelled outside, the individual will call Campus Police: 662-241-7777. Campus Police will respond to the reported area. Campus Police will contact 911 and report the smell of gas. 911 will contact Atmos Energy and report the smell of gas. Columbus Fire and Rescue along with Atmos Energy will respond and investigate the smell.

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Mental Health Emergency Action Plan Mental Health Management Plan Introduction: This document serves as an addition to the emergency action plan. If an emergency mental health episode occurs, the emergency action plan should be initiated then the following steps should take place. Definition: Mental Health Care The informal and formal evaluation and treatment of student-athletes with possible mental health concerns (including but not limited to mental health disorders or mental illness).

Routine Mental Health Referral: Any student-athlete who expresses a mental health concern to an athletics administrator or coach, or who the athletics administrator or coach believes to have a mental health concern, will be referred to the W Counseling Center. This referral should be done by either the Assistant Athletic Director of StudentAthlete Development or the Athletic Training Staff. In the event that another athletics administrator or coach refers the student-athlete to W Counseling Center, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development should be notified within 24 hours so he/she can follow-up with W Counseling Center accordingly. The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development will also notify the Dean of Students office of the referral via a bi-weekly conference call with the case manager designated as the athletic department liaison. At the same time, the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee (composed of the Athletic Director, Athletic Training Staff, the Assistant Athletic Director and other senior level athletic administrators) will meet weekly to share and discuss any routine mental health referrals. There are two primary types of mental health conditions that will require additional levels of support for the studentathlete experiencing symptoms beyond a routine referral:

1. Acute – Sudden changes in mental conditions that require an emergency level of care (i.e. suicidal or homicidal ideation, highly agitated or threatening behavior, psychosis, acute delirium/confusional state, acute intoxication or drug overdose, and sexual assault). These conditions often require hospitalization.

2. Chronic – Ongoing mental conditions that may include: depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders or other previously diagnosed mental health conditions. The management of these conditions typically requires ongoing care.

ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH SITUATIONS – CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN The following Mental Health Management Plan will be followed if a student-athlete experiences a severe and sudden change in his/her mental condition. Athletic department staff or coaches may be made aware of this change in-person, via some other type of communication, or via a third party: Acute Crisis Where There is No Immediate Safety Concern 1. Weekdays during Mississippi University for Women operating hours, if there is an acute mental health crisis that is not an immediate safety concern and the student-athlete is present, he or she should be walked up to the W Counseling Center for an emergency appointment by an athletics staff member or coach. If the student-athlete is not physically present but willing to receive help he or she should be contacted via phone and email, and directed to walk up to the counseling center and/or call the W Counseling Center for an emergency appointment (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). 2. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or Assistant Athletic Director should be notified of this referral immediately. In turn, this individual will reach out to the W Counseling Center and follow up accordingly to verify the student-athlete has or will be receiving assistance, and the treatment plan moving forward.

64 Acute Crisis Where There is an Immediate Safety Concern 1. The Athletics Emergency Action Plan will be initiated to insure proper care and transportation of the individual to the Mississippi Behavioral Health Services is Columbus, MS. In this case the first responder may be an athletics staff member or coach. 2. If possible, an athletics staff member or coach should accompany the student-athlete in crisis to the medical facility.

3. Once the student-athlete has been transported to the medical facility, the athletics staff member or coach who was the first responder should contact the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation – Jennifer Claybrook – office (662) 329-7962. a) The Director of Athletics will then notify the following athletic department staff members: a. Head Athletic Trainer – Jason Miller i. Assistant Athletic Trainer-Jequalilia Huggins b. Assistant Athletic Director– Buddy Foster b) Head Coaches: a. Baseball: Scott Mularz b. Basketball (M): Dean Burrows c. Basketball (W): Drew Johnson d. Cross Country (M/W): Dedrick Burnett e. Golf (M/W): Benji Williams f. Soccer (M): Louis Alexander g. Soccer (W): Catie Lyles h. Softball: Buddy Foster or Rebecca Oldham i. Tennis (M/W) & Compliance Director: Daniel Talley j. Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor)(M/W): Dedrick Burnett k. Volleyball (W): Halee Hensley 4. The Head Athletic Trainer and/or his designee will communicate with the family, and will provide medical updates when available (if appropriate). 7. Once notified of the transport to Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, the Assistant Athletic Director will contact the Dean of Students case manager serving as a liaison to athletics and the W Counseling Center. 8. Once the student-athlete is released from Mississippi Behavioral Health Services he or she is mandated by campus to meet with the W Counseling Center prior to returning to classes. Follow Up 1. The W Counseling Center will contact the Assistant AD to notify him or her of when the student-athlete is clear to return to classes and to discuss the treatment plan moving forward. 2. The Student-Athlete of Concern Committee will discuss the situation at the weekly meeting to debrief. Until the W Counseling Center or an off-campus provider determines that the student-athlete no longer needs counseling services, the Assistant Athletic Director will communicate regularly with the provider, the Dean of Students office and the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee.

65 CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS – MANAGEMENT PLAN The following Management Plan will be followed if a student-athlete is suffering from an on-going mental condition that is impacting his or her daily functioning. Athletic department staff or coaches may be made aware of this condition directly via the student-athlete or through a third party. Referrals: 1. The student-athlete of concern should be referred to speak with the Assistant Athletic Director (Buddy Foster). If the student-athlete is unwilling to speak with the Assistant Athletic Director the student-athlete should be referred to speak with the W Counseling Center and the Assistant Athletic Director should immediately be made aware of the referral. When possible, coaches or athletic administrators should either have the student-athlete call while present to set up an appointment with the W Counseling Center or walk with the student-athlete up to the W Counseling Center (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). 2. If the Assistant Athletic Director speaks with the student-athlete, the Assistant Athletic Director will then facilitate the student-athlete setting up an appointment with the W Counseling Center (either via phone or by walking with him or her up to the W Counseling Center). If the studentathlete does not see the Assistant Athletic Director in person, he or she will be provided the contact information for the W Counseling Center via phone and email (662-329-7748 / Bldg. “The Blue House”). Confidential Release of Information Form: 1. All student-athletes referred by the Athletic Department to the W Counseling Center or an offcampus provider for what are believed to be persistent mental health concerns will be asked to sign a Confidential Release of Information Form. The Assistant Athletic Director will coordinate this process with the W Counseling Center or, in the case of an off-campus provider, the studentathlete. Participation in intercollegiate athletics may be contingent on signing this form. 2. Once the Confidential Release of Information Form has been signed, the W Counseling Center will provide general updates to the Assistant Athletic Director notifying him or her of the general treatment plan and any information that may impact his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics. In the case of treatment being provided by an off-campus provider, the Assistant AD will coordinate with the student-athlete to receive official medical updates. Follow Up: 1. Once a referral is made by the Assistant Athletic Director, or when the Assistant Athletic Director is made aware of the referral the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee will be updated at the weekly meeting. The Assistant Athletic Director will also notify the Dean of Students via a weekly conference call with the case manager serving as a liaison to athletics. 2. Until the W Counseling Center or an off-campus provider determines that the student-athlete no longer needs counseling services the Assistant AD will communicate regularly with the provider, the Dean of Students office and the Student-Athlete of Concern Committee.

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Privacy: Of utmost importance throughout the process of treating a student-athlete with chronic mental health concerns is that his or her privacy be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Athletic department staff members and coaches will be notified of the situation only to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of the individual suffering from the illness and the campus as a whole.

Non-Compliance: In the event that a student-athlete who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental health condition has been directed by their coach, the Head Athletic Trainer, or the Assistant Athletic Director to schedule and attend an appointment with a counselor in the W Counseling Center and does not follow through, or is unwilling to sign the Confidential Release of Information, the Director of Athletics or Team Physician may remove the student-athlete from participation in intercollegiate athletics.

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Conclusion It is of the utmost importance to be properly prepared when emergencies arise during our athletic events. An individual’s survival may rest on the athletic healthcare providers and those working the event. It is of the utmost importance to invest in the athletic department’s knowledge, preparation and readiness for emergencies. The Emergency Action Plans along with CPR, First Aid and AED training should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel. Through development and implementation of the emergency action plan, the athletic department helps to ensure that the individual(s) will have the best care provided when an emergency situation does arise.

ATTACHMENT: 1d Organizational Chart

ATTACHMENT: 1e Athletics Committee

Intercollegiate Athletics Board Faculty 1. Thomas Haffey College of Business & Professional Studies Instructor, Marketing and Management 662-329-7158 thaffey@muw.edu

2. Dr. Chad Murphy (Chair) College of Nursing & Health Sciences Associate Professor of Health Education; Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Health Education 662-329-7166 tcmurphy1@muw.edu

3. Vacant College of Arts and Sciences

4. Dr. Chrystal Hodges School of Education

662-329-

662-241-6949

@muw.edu

chodges@muw.edu Staff

1. Shannon Lucius Registrar 662-329-7135

2. Nicole Patrick Director of Financial Aid 662-329-7114

smlucius@muw.edu

jnpatrick@muw.edu

3. Iika McCarter Director of Admissions 662-329-7105

4. Dr. David Brooking Director of the Student Success Center 662-329-7138

itmccarter@muw.edu

dmbrooking@muw.edu Student-Athletes

1. Madison Crosby President-SAAC

2. Diamond Rayfordf Vice-President-SAAC Coaches

1. Halee Hensley Head Volleyball Coach/ SAAC Co-Advisor 662-329-6585

2. Rebecca Oldham Assistant Softball Coach/Athletics Coordinator 662-329-6573

hmhensley@muw.edu

rkoldham@muw.edu Ex-Officio

1. Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation/SWA 662-329-7962

2. Daniel Talley Compliance Director/HC M/W Tennis 662-329-6586

jlclaybrook@muw.edu

dltalley@muw.edu

Win Every Day The W Intercollegiate Athletics Board The Intercollegiate Athletics Board (IAB) is a committee appointed by the President and Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to provide oversight and recommend policies related to academic issues affecting or affected by intercollegiate athletics. The IAB duties include but are not limited to:

• Review of the Athletics Department’s Missions statement • Periodic review of Student-Athletes Handbook • Review of Compliance Manual • Admissions profiles and graduation rates • Gender equity and equal opportunity policies and practices • Coach/Student-Athlete relationships and discipline • Competitive event scheduling • Report to faculty on issues related to intercollegiate athletics via the Faculty Senate at least once per year

• General reputation of the athletics program The IAB provides recommendations to the FAR and the University President, but does NOT approve or create policy. The IAB does NOT make decisions for the Athletic Department; we simply provide recommendations based on the areas in which we represent.

ATTACHMENT: 1f Staff Directory

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Jennifer Claybrook Director of Athletics & Recreation/SWA jlclaybrook@muw.edu /

Buddy Foster Assistant Director of Athletics/ Head Softball Coach cefoster@muw.edu / 662-329-6573

662-329-7962

Daniel Talley Director of Compliance dltalley@muw.edu / 662-241-6586

Dave Beyer Director of Athletic Communications wdbeyer@muw.edu / 662-329-6574

Jason Miller Head Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu /

JeQuailia Huggins Athletic Trainer athletictraining@muw.edu / 662-329-6217

662-329-6217 Dr. Chad Murphy Faculty Athletic Representative tcmurphy1@muw.edu /

Dedrick Burnett Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor dburnett1@muw.edu / 662-370-1869

662-329-7241 Sport

Head Coach

Email/Office Number

BASEBALL

Scott Mularz

dsmularz@muw.edu /662-329-6575

BASKETBALL- MEN

Dean Burrows

btburrowsjr@muw.edu /662-241-6445

BASKETBALL- WOMEN

Drew Johnson

anjohnson7@muw.edu /662-241-6436

CROSS COUNTRY- MEN & WOMEN

Dedrick Burnett

dburnett1@muw.edu /662-370-1869

GOLF- MEN & WOMEN/ EVENT COORDINATOR Benji Williams

brwilliams2@muw.edu /662-498-0215

SOCCER- MEN

Benjamin Pheasant

lsalexander@muw.edu /662-329-6571

SOCCER- WOMEN

Catie Lyles

cjlyles@muw.edu /662-329-7996

SOFTBALL

Buddy Foster

cefoster@muw.edu /662-329-6573

SOFTBALL

Rebecca Olham

TENNIS- MEN & WOMEN

Daniel Talley

dltalley@muw.edu /662-329-6586

TRACK & FIELD- MEN & WOMEN

Dedrick Burnett

dburnett1@muw.edu /662-370-1869

TRACK & FIELD-MEN & WOMEN

Hannah White

VOLLEYBALL

Halee Hensley

hmhensley@muw.edu /662-329-6585

ATTACHMENT:1g-l Sport Sponsorship

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Cross Country

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Men’s Cross Country

YEAR:

2021-2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

Post:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

Exempt:

+

0

0

Actual:

=

5

n/a

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic F 0

Amer. Indian M F 0 0

Native Hawaiian M F 0 0

Two + M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

3

0

4

0

0

TOTALS ----->

3

0

5

0

0

Other F 0

Non-Res. Alien M F 0 0

M 0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

8

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-1 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-1

Date

Day

Dist.

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 3

F

5K

at Mississippi College Season Opener

Clinton, MS

9/9

Sep 10

F

8K

at University of North Alabama Invitational

Florence, AL

10/12

Sep 23

TH

8K

at Blue Mountain College Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS 6/6

Oct 9

S

8K

at Mississippi College Invitational

Clinton, MS

dq

Oct 22

F

8K

at UT-Southern FireHawk Invitational

Florence, AL

8/8

Oct 27

W

4K

at Blue Mountain College Dual

Blue Mountain, MS l. 48-15

Nov 12

F

8K

at USCAA National Championship

Virginia Beach, VA nts

Neutral: 0-0

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Player Brandon Brown

Ht 5-8

Cl Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Joshua Gonsalves 5-10

Fr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Carson Holly

6-2

Fr.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Tavonta Macon

6-0

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / East Mississippi CC

Jonathan Mathis

5-9

So.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Jerald Shelvy

5-8

Fr.

Natchez, MS / Natchez HS

Kemarie Wade

6-1

Fr.

Meridian, MS / Meridian HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Men’s Cross Country

YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

5

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

2

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

TOTALS ----->

2

0

5

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above) CURRENT 2022 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE/ OFFICIAL RESULTS DATE Sep. 2

DAY F

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at Mississippi College Opener

SITE Clinton, MS

TIME 10th

Sep. 10

F

A

at Huntingdon Opener

Florence, AL

5th

Sep. 17

S

A

at Rhodes College Invitational

Memphis, TN

13th

Oct. 1

S

A

at Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS

6th

Oct. 9

SU

A

at Calhoun CC Warhawk Invitational

Danville, AL

6th

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY ROSTER Player Brandon Brown

Ht 5-8

Cl So.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Braxton Brown

-----

Fr.

Dedrick Gates

5-10

Sr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves 5-10

So.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

6-0

So.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / East Mississippi CC

Jacob Vickers

6-2

Sr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Jourden Whitfield

6-0

Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 Men’s Cross Country Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Cross Country

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Women Cross Country

YEAR:

2021

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

5

COVID-related Waiver

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 8 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT 2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-1 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-1

Date

Day

Dist.

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 3

F

5K

at Mississippi College Season Opener

Clinton, MS

8/8

Sep 10

F

8K

at University of North Alabama Invitational

Florence, AL

13/13

Sep 23

TH

8K

at Blue Mountain College Topper Trails Classic

Blue Mountain, MS 6/6

Oct 9

S

8K

at Mississippi College Invitational

Clinton, MS

dq

Oct 22

F

8K

at UT-Southern FireHawk Invitational

Florence, AL

7/7

Oct 27

W

4K

at Blue Mountain College Dual

Blue Mountain, MS l. 15-50

Nov 12

F

8K

at USCAA National Championship

Virginia Beach, VA nts

Neutral: 0-0

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Player Michaiah Adams

Ht Cl 5-6 Fr.

Alajah Armstrong 5-4 Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS Shannon, MS / Shannon HS

Lillian Ergle

5-4 So. Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Amyah Kahey

5-7 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Aziyah Mcghee

5-5 Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

5-4 Fr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy

Kalee Sanders

5-6 Fr.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

5-5 Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Women Cross Country

YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

5

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT 2022 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY OFFICIAL RESULTS DATE Sep. 23

DAY F

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at Mississippi College Opener

SITE Clinton, MS

TIME 9th/9

Sep. 30

F

A

at Huntingdon Opener

Florence, AL

4th/4

Sept. 17

S

A

at Rhodes Invitational

Memphis, TN

13th/14

Oct. 1

S

A

At Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain, MS

6th/6

Oct. 22

S

A

at Calhoun CC Warhawk

Huntsville, AL

7th/7

Nov. 11

F

N

at USCAA Championships

Virginia Beach, VA

nts

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Player Michaiah Adams

Ht Cl Hometown/H.S./Previous School 5-6 So. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

5-4 Jr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Aziyah Mcghee

5-5 So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

5-4 So.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy

KaBreisha Robinson 5-5 Jr.

Sunflower, MS / Edwards HS

Kalee Sanders

5-6 So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

DeNali Walker

5-5 Fr.

West Point, MS / West Point HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Soccer

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Soccer YEAR:

2021

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

17

Post:

Exempt:

+

2

2

=

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

5

0

6

0

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

5

0

21

TOTALS ------->

7

0

6

0

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

5

0

23

Tot. 1

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH Name: Louis Alexander Gender: Male Race: White Started: April 1, 2020 Phone: 662-549-4629 Email: lsalexander@muw.edu

Actual:

21

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 MEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 8-11 (.421) Home: 1-5 Away:

7-4

Neutral: 0-2

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sep 1

W

#at East Central Community College

Decatur, MS

exhibition

Sep 3

F

#at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS

exhibition

Sep 6

M

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 9

TH

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

W 5-2

Sep 10

F

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

W 6-0

Sep 14

T

at Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

L 0-3

Sep 17

F

Williams Baptist College (Ark.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 19

SU

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

W 5-1

Sep 22

W

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 26

SU

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Oct 1

F

at Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

W 2-0

Oct 3

SU

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 4-0

Oct 4

M

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 3-0

Oct 8

F

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 0-1

Oct 12

T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS L 1-4

Oct 16

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L 0-1

Oct 19

T

at Talladega College

Talladega, AL

W 5-4

Oct 23

S

University of the Ozarks

Columbus, MS

L 1-6

Oct 25

M

at Warren Wilson College

Asheville, NC

W 5-1

Oct 29

F

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 1-4

Nov 11

TH

+vs. Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse

Virginia Beach, VA L 1-6

Nov 13

S

+vs. Paul Quinn College

Virginia Beach, VA L 1-6

#Exhibition game

+USCAA national championship tournament (pool play)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER # 1

Player Kyle Rodriguez

Pos Ht F 6-1

Cl Sr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

2

Kai VanCourt

D

6-0

Jr.

Long Beach, MS / Long Beach HS / East Central CC

3

Jacob Vickers

D

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / East Central CC

4

Jared DeSalvo

D

5-6

So.

Long Beach, MS / Bay HS

5

Luis Santos

M

5-9

Jr.

Rio de Janeirio, Brazil / Camden County CC

6

Vini Lopes

M

5-9

Fr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / Colegio Visconde de Porto Seguro

7

Blake Pilgrim

F

5-9

Sr.

Birmingham, AL / Calera HS

8

Pedro Santana

M

5-8

Jr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / DeSoto Central HS / Bacone College

9

Josh Martin

F

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, TN / Pass Christian HS

10 Asahel Salgado

M

5-5

Sr.

Dallas, TX / Bryan Adams HS / University of the Ozarks/ETBU

11 Terrell Johnson

M

5-9

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Murrah HS / East Central CC

12 Xavier Harrison

D

5-8

Jr.

New Hope, MS / New Hope HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

13 Stephon Walker

M

6-0

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Terry HS / Jackson State

14 Reggi Pech

M

5-9

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Clarkdale HS / Jones County CC

15 Matthew Dobbins

M

5-9

Fr.

Chillicothe, OH / Chillicothe HS

16 Victor Gomez

D

5-9

Jr.

D’Iberville, MS / Pearl River CC

17 Joao Schroeder

M

6-0

Jr.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Sagrado Coração de Maria/Camden CC

20 Paulo Carneiro

M

6-0

Jr.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Sagrado Coração de Maria/Camden CC

23 Dorian Winters

D

5-11

Jr.

Jackson, MS / Terry HS / Southwest CC

35 David McCutchen

GK

5-10

So.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

36 Josh Jefferson

GK

5-11

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Soccer YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

17

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

2

=

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

8

0

2

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

17

TOTALS ------->

9

0

2

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

18

Tot. 0

Athlete Participant Count Is 17 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH Name: BJ Pheasant Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2022 Phone: (662) 329-6571 Email: bjpheasant@muw.edu

Actual:

19

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Time

Aug 26

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

Exhibition

Aug 29

M

#Northwest Mississippi Community College

Columbus, MS

Exhibition

Sep 1

TH

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

L 1-4

Sep 7

W

at U of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR

T 1-1

Sep 10

S

Blue Mountain

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 14

W

Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

T 1-1

Sep 17

S

Pensacola Christian

Columbus, MS

W 1-0

Sep 20

T

at LaGrange

LaGrange, GA

L 0-3

Sep 23

F

at East Texas Baptist

Marshall, TX

L 1-2

Sep 25

SU

at LeTourneau

Longview, TX

L 0-1

Sep 28

F

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L 0-9

Oct 1

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

W 4-3

Oct 10

M

Talladega College

Columbus, MS

W 1-0

Oct 13

TH

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

W 3-1

Oct 15

S

at Warren Wilson

Ashville, NC

T 1-1

Oct 18

T

Belhaven

Columbus, MS

L 3-4

Oct 21

F

Southwestern Adventist

Columbus, MS

L 1-2

Oct 23

SU

Piedmont

Columbus, MS

L 1-2

Oct 26

W

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 1-0 Forfeit

#exhibition contest

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER # 5

Player Luis Santos

Pos Ht M 5-9

Cl So.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Rio de Janeirio, Brazil / Camden County CC

6

Joseph Cumberland

M

6-0

Jr.

Gulfport, MS / Gulfport HS / Hinds CC

8

Pedro Santana

M

5-8

Sr.

Sao Paulo, Brazil / DeSoto Central HS / Bacone College

9

Tres Ray

F

5-11

Jr.

Poplarville, MS / Poplarville HS / Pearl River CC / Jones CC

10 Asahel Salgado

M

5-5

Sr.

Dallas, TX / Bryan Adams HS / University of the Ozarks/ETBU

11 Terrell Johnson

M

5-9

Sr.

Jackson, MS / Murrah HS / East Central CC

13 Hagan Roberts

D

5-10

Jr.

Flowood, MS / Richland HS / Southwest Mississippi CC

14 Alejandro Pocasangre

F

5-9

Jr.

Pearl, MS / Pearl HS / Jones CC

15 Alfredo Marin

D

5-9

Jr.

Kosciusko, MS / Kosciusko HS / Holmes CC

16 Victor Gomez

D

5-9

Sr.

D’Iberville, MS / Pearl River CC

18 Graham Rodney

M

5-10

Jr.

Sumrall, MS / Sumrall HS / Pearl River CC

19 Miguel Hernandez

F

5-9

Jr.

Gulfport, MS / Gulfport HS / Pearl River CC

21 DJ McElroy

F

6-2

Jr.

Richland, MS / Richland HS / Hinds CC

22 Kai VanCourt

D

6-0

Sr.

Long Beach, MS / Long Beach HS / East Central CC

23 Jacob Vickers

D

6-2

Sr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / East Central CC

24 Brandon King

D

6-0

Jr.

Southaven, MS / Southaven HS / Holmes CC / Belhaven

35 David McCutchen

GK

5-10

So.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Time

Aug 25

F

?

?

12 pm

Aug 27

SU

?

?

4 pm

Sep 1

F

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

5 pm

Sep 3

SU

Piedmont

Columbus, MS

4 pm

Sep 6

W

?

?

?

Sep 8

F

Sul Ross

Columbus, MS

Sep 10

SU

Centenary College

Sep 12

T

?

?

?

Sep 15

F

?

?

?

Sep 16

S

?

?

?

Sep 17

SU

?

?

?

Sep 19

T

?

?

?

Sep 22

F

Spalding

Columbus, MS

?

Sep 24

SU

at Mt Saint Joe?

?

?

Sep 26

T

?

?

?

Sep 27

W

?

?

?

Sep 29

F

Blackburn College

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 1

SU

Eureka

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 3

T

at Belhaven

Belhaven

5:30 pm

Oct 6

F

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

?

Oct 8

SU

at Webster

Webster Groves, MO ?

Oct 11

W

?

?

?

Oct 14

S

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

?

Oct 15

SU

LaGrange

Columbus, MS

?

Oct 19

TH

at Lyon College

?

?

Oct 21

S

at Fontbonne College

?

?

Oct 24

T

at Millsaps College

?

?

Oct 28

S

Greenville College

?

?

#exhibition contest

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Soccer

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Soccer YEAR:

2021

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

16

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

0

+

Exempt:

3

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

16

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

21

TOTALS ------>

0

17

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

22

Tot. 0

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH: Name: Catie Lyles Gender: Female Race: White Started: March 9, 2020 Phone: 666-329-7996 Email: cjlyles@muw.edu

Actual:

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S SOCCER OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 6-10 (.375) Home: 2-6 Away:

4-4

Neutral:

0-0

Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Aug 27

F

#at Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

exhibition

Aug 31

T

#at East Central Community College

Decatur, MS

exhibition

Sep 6

M

Louisiana College

Columbus, MS

L 1-10

Sep 9

TH

#at University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

exhibition

Sep 11

S

Agnes Scott College

Columbus, MS

W 3-1

Sep 15

W

at Sewanee: The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

cancelled

Sep 17

F

Williams Baptist College (Ark.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 19

SU

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

W 10-0

Sep 22

W

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 26

SU

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L 0-9

Sep 28

T

Birmingham-Southern College

Columbus, MS

L 1-6

Oct 1

F

at Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

W 12-0

Oct 3

SU

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

L 2-6

Oct 4

M

at Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX

W 9-1

Oct 9

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L 1-4

Oct 10

SU

University of Dallas

Columbus, MS

L 0-9

Oct 12

T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS W 7-5

Oct 14

TH

at Berea College (Ky.)

Berea, KY

L 0-5

Oct 19

T

at Talladega College

Talladega, AL

W 2-1

Oct 23

S

University of the Ozarks

Columbus, MS

L 0-5

Oct 29

F

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 0-4

#Exhibition game

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER # 0

Player Sarah Gilliland

Pos GK

Ht 5-7

Cl Sr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Brandon, MS / NW Rankin HS / East Central CC

1

Brendaisha Garrett D

5-5

Jr.

Gautier, MS / Gautier HS / East Central C.C.

2

Megan Brown

D/M 5-2

Sr.

Picayune, MS / Homeschool / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

3

Mariah Beckom

F

5-3

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Alcorn State

4

Leah Crabtree

M

5-3

So. Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS /

5

Shelbi Box

D

5-3

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS / Northwest MS CC

7

Layla Wilson

D

5-7

Sr.

D'Iberville, MS / D'Iberville HS / Southwest MS CC

9

Leah Anderson

F

5-7

Sr.

Leyland, UK / Leyland St. Mary's HS / East Central CC

10 Aubrey Baughman

M

5-3

Fr.

Pass Christian, MS / Pass Christian HS /

11 Elizabeth Holland

D

5-4

So. Fair Grove, MO / Fair Grove HS /

12 Lizzie Truelock

F

5-4

Jr.

13 Lindsey Moyle

M/F

5-6

So. Pearl River, LA / Pearl River HS /

14 Hannah Helms

M

5-7

Sr.

15 Adrianna Parsons

F

5-6

So. Springdale, AR / Springdale HS /

17 Rebecca Gregory

D

5-5

Sr.

19 Haven Tuggle

GK

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy /

20 Millie Mask

F

5-0

Fr.

Nettleton, MS / Nettleton HS / ICC

21 Shadria Fairley

M

5-6

Jr

Lucendale, MS / Jones CC

22 Sarah Havens

F

5-6

Gr. Hurley, MS / East Central HS / Pearl River CC

25 Shelby Harrington

F

5-8

Sr.

55 Caitlyn Fox

GK

5-11 So. Saraland, AL / Saraland HS /

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS /

Southaven, MS / Southaven HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

Laurel, MS / NE Jones HS / Meridian CC

Hattiesburg, MS / Oak Grove HS / Pearl River CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Soccer YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

15

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post: ?

Exempt:

+

3

=

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

20

0

4

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

28

TOTALS ------>

0

21

0

4

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

29

Tot. 0

Athlete Participant Count Is 28 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH: Name: Catie Lyles Gender: Female Race: White Started: March 9, 2020 Phone: 666-329-7996 Email: cjlyles@muw.edu

Actual:

18

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S SOCCER OFFCIAL RESULTS DATE 8/26/22

DAY T

H/A/N H

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME #East Central Community College

SITE Starkville, MS

TIME Exhibition

8/29/22

F

H

#Southwest MS Community College

Starkville, MS

Exhibition

9/1/22

TH

A

at Allen University

Columbia, SC

W 4-1

9/3/22

S

A

at Agnes Scott

Decatur, GA

W 5-0

9/7/22

W

A

at Principia

Elsah, IL

T 1-1

9/9/22

F

A

at Blackburn

Carlinville, IL

W 9-0

9/12/22

SU

A

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN

Reserves

9/14/22

T

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L 0-3

9/20/22

SU

A

LaGrange

LaGrange, GA

L 0-5

9/30/22

F

A

at Johnson University- Tennessee

Murfreesboro, TN

L 1-4

10/4/22

T

H

Blue Mountain

Columbus, MS

L 1-5

10/6/22

TH

H

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 9-1

10/10/22

M

H

Talladega College

Columbus, MS

W 8-0

10/13/22

TH

A

At Brevard College

Brevard, N.C.

L 0-1

10/15/22

S

A

at Warren Wilson

Swannonoa, NC

W 3-1

10/19/22

SU

H

Rhodes

Columbus, MS

L 0-1

10/21/22

F

H

Southwestern Adventist

Columbus, MS

W 9-0

10/26/22

W

H

Tougaloo College

Columbus, MS

W 12-0

#Exhibition game

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER # 0

Player Olivia Clark

Pos GK

1

Brendaisha Garrett D

Ht 5-9

Cl Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Decatur, MS / Newton County HS / East Central CC

5-5

Sr.

Gautier, MS / Gautier HS / East Central C.C.

2/29 Kendry Crabtree

M

5-3

Jr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

3

Mariah Beckom

F

5-3

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Alcorn State

4

Olivia Ivey

D

5-5

Jr.

Memphis, TN / White Station HS / Southwest Tennessee CC

5

Allyson Goza

M

-

Jr.

7

Layla Wilson

D

5-7

Sr.

D'Iberville, MS / D'Iberville HS / Southwest MS CC

8

Seline Decoteau

D

5-4

Jr.

Pascagoula, MS / Resurrection Catholic HS / East Central CC

9

Molly Moore

D

5-3

Jr.

Pascagoula MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS / East Central CC

10

Elizabeth Holland

D

5-4

Jr.

Fair Grove, MO / Fair Grove HS /

11

Haley Kelly

D

5-1

Jr.

Diamondhead, MS / Hancock HS / Meridian CC

12

Lizzie Truelock

F

5-4

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS /

13

Lindsey Moyle

M/F 5-6

So. Pearl River, LA / Pearl River HS /

14

Sydney Shoemaker

D

5-9

Jr.

Madison, MS / St. Joseph Catholic HS / Meridian CC

15

Adrianna Parsons

F

5-6

Jr.

Springdale, AR / Springdale HS /

16

Katie Mills

D

5-2

Jr.

Wesson, MS / Richland HS / SW Mississippi CC / Belhaven

17

Rebecca Gregory

D

5-5

Sr.

Laurel, MS / NE Jones HS / Meridian CC

18

Kayleigh Helstad

D

5-6

Fr.

Saucier, MS / Harrison Central HS

20

Millie Mask

F

5-0

Fr.

Nettleton, MS / Nettleton HS / ICC

21

Mickie Palfreman

M

5-7

Jr.

Chestnut, England / Goff Academy / Copiah-Lincoln CC

22

Loren Winters

D

5-5

Jr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS / East Central CC

23

Sage Cruse

D

5-9

Fr.

Mooreville, MS / Mooreville HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

25

Shelby Harrington

F

5-8

Sr.

26

Shadria Fairley

M

5-6

So. Lucendale, MS / Jones CC

27

Kimi Norway

F

5-4

Fr.

San Francisco, CA / Lowell HS

28

Savannah Cooper

D

5-4

Jr.

Purvis, MS / Purvis HS / Meridian CC

33

Haven Tuggle

GK

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

55

Sarah Robinson

GK

5-8

Gulfport, MS / Harrison Central HS

Fr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Oak Grove HS / Pearl River CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE 8/17/23

DAY TH

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME #Southwest TN CC

SITE Memphis, TN

TIME TBA

8/29/23

T

H

Mobile

Columbus, MS

4:00 pm

9/1/23

S

A

at Thomas University

Thomas, GA

2:00 pm

9/3/23

M

A

at Wesleyan

Macon, GA

TBA

9/10/23

SU

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

9/13/23

W

A

at Talladega

Talladega, AL

TBA

9/15/23

F

H

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

TBA

9/22/23

F

A

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

TBA

9/24/23

SU

A

At Rhodes

Memphis, TN

2:00 pm

9/28/23

TH

H

Blackburn

Columbus, MS

2:00 pm

10/1/23

SU

H

Eureka

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/6/23

F

A

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

10/8/23

SU

A

at Webster

Webster Groves, MO

TBA

10/14/23

S

H

Principia College

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/17/23

T

H

Belhaven University

Columbus, MS

6:00 pm

10/19/23

TH

A

at Lyon

Batesville, AR

TBA

10/21/23

S

A

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

TBA

10/24/23

T

H

Oakwood University

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/28/23

S

H

Greenville

Columbus, MS

TBA

10/31/23

T

SLIAC Quarterfinals

11/2/23

TH

SLIAC Semifinals

11/4/23

S

SLIAC Finals #Exhibition game

2:30 pm

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Volleyball

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Volleyball YEAR: 2021 Countable Contests:

Regular:

Post:

+

19

Exempt:

+

0

0

=

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

13

0

3

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

21

TOTALS ------->

1

14

0

4

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

24

Tot. 2

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Halee Hensley Gender: Female Race: White Started: 09/16/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6585 Email: hmhensley@muw.edu

Actual:

19

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

1-18 (.053)

Home:

1-4

Away:

Date Sep 1

Day W

Opponent University of Tennessee-Southern

Location Columbus, MS

Result cancelled

Sep 3

F

^vs. Maryville College

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 4

S

^at Berry College (Ga.)

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 4

S

^vs. Sewanee: The University of the South

Mount Berry, GA

L 0-3

Sep 7

T

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L 0-3

Sep 14

T

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Sep 16

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Sep 24

F

Dillard University (La.)

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Sep 30

TH

at Tougaloo College (Miss.)

Tougaloo, MS

L 2-3

Oct 2

S

at University of Tennessee-Southern

Pulaski, TN

L 0-3

Oct 4

M

Lane College

Columbus, MS

L 1-3

Oct 8

F

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L 0-3

Oct 9

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 2-3

Oct 9

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 1-3

Oct 12

T

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L 0-3

Oct 18

M

Tougaloo College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

W 3-0

Oct 23

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

L 0-3

Oct 23

S

at Centenary College (Louisiana)

Shreveport, LA

L 0-3

Oct 25

M

#at Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

ex./cancelled

Oct 28

TH

Bethel University (Tenn.)

Columbus, MS

L 0-3

Oct 29

F

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L 0-3

Nov 4

TH

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

L 1-3

Nov 5

F

Blue / White Intersquad (Senior Day)

Columbus, MS

intersquad

0-12

#Exhibition game

Neutral: 0-2

^Berry Tournament

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER # 3

Player Sarah White

Pos OH/RS

Ht 5-8

Cl Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Biloxi, MS / D’Iberville HS

4

Sydney Horel

L/DS

5-6

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

5

Zoe Hansen

OH/DS 5-8

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

6

DeAnna King

DS

5-1

Sr.

Corinth, MS / Corinth HS / Northeast MS CC

7

Hannah Duran

S

5-8

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

8

Karmen McCrory

S

5-5

So. Greensboro, AL / Southern Academy

9

Maggie Griggs

OH/RS

5-8

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

11 Llayne Skinner

OH/DS 5-7

Fr.

Danville, AL / Danville HS

12 Abby Fields

S

5-6

Fr.

Millport, AL / South Lamar HS

13 Madison Suggs

L/DS

5-2

So. Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

15 Jadelyn Trice

MB

6-0

So. Cherokee, AL / Cherokee HS

16 Olivia Eubanks

DS

5-4

So. Leakesville, MS / Greene County HS

17 Jasmine Kelly

MB

5-11 Fr.

18 Evelyn Pruitt

S

5-5

So. Brandon, MS / Northwest Rankin HS

19 Harleigh Kelly

OH/RS

5-8

Sr.

20 Maggie Ledbetter

UTL

6-0

So. Belmont, MS / Belmont HS

23 Micaela Hudgins

MB

5-10 Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

24 Amonie Silas

OH/RS

5-10 Fr.

Olive Branch, MS / DeSoto Central HS

Louisville, MS / Grace Christian HS

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

25 Briana Huerta-Ramirez L/DS

5-2

So. Russellville, AL / Russellville HS

26 Olivia Anderson

MB

6-0

Fr.

27 Camryn Johnson

S

5-5

So. Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Towns Creek, AL / Hatton HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Volleyball YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

Post:

+

19

+

2

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

1

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 2

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

11

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ------->

0

12

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

=

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

0

0

0

0

1

2

0

0

0

0

16

2

0

0

0

0

19

Tot. 2

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Halee Hensley Gender: Female Race: White Started: 09/16/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6585 Email: hmhensley@muw.edu

Actual:

22

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE-OFFICIAL RESULTS Date Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 4 Sep 7 Sep 10 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 14 Sept 16 Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 27 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 14 Oct. 14 Oct 17 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 3

Day S TH S S W S S SU SU W F T TH F M T T W F F M F M M W TH

Opponent at Pensacola Christian at Covenant Pensacola Christian College Pensacola Christian College at Sewanee TBA – Owls Invitational (Fisk University) TBA – Owls Invitational (Agnes Scott College) TBA – Owls Invitational (Dillard University) TBA – Owls Invitational (Lane College) at Miles Rust College at Huntingdon Bethel Covenant at Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas-Monticello Tougaloo at Rhodes Maryville College at Belhaven Huntingdon College at Bethel at Lane at Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Jarvis Christian at Wiley

Location Pensacola, FL Lookout Mountain, GA Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Sewanee, TN Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Fairfield, AL Columbus, MS Montgomery, AL Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Arkadelphia, AR Monticello, AR Columbus, MS Memphis, TN Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Columbus, MS McKenzie, TN Jackson, TN Tougaloo, MS Hawkins, TX Marshall, TX

Result exhibition L 0-3 W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 L 0-3 W 3-2 7 p.m. W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-0 Canceled Canceled

USCAA Championship Nov 10 TH

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Virginia Beach, VA

L 1-3

Nov 11 F

Carlow University (Pa.)

Virginia Beach, VA

L 2-3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER # 2

Player Sasha Burdine

Pos DS

Ht 5-3

Cl Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Amory, MS / Amory HS

3

Hannah Duran

S

5-8

So. Madison, MS / Germantown HS

4

Sydney Horel

L/DS

5-6

So. Madison, MS / Germantown HS

5

Zoe Hansen

OH/DS 5-8

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

6

Nia Green

DS

5-1

Fr.

Birmingham, AL / St. Clair County HS

8

Karmen McCrory S

5-5

Jr.

Greensboro, AL / Southern Academy

11 Llayne Skinner

OH/DS 5-7

So. Danville, AL / Danville HS

12 Abby Fields

S

5-6

So. Millport, AL / South Lamar HS

13 Madison Suggs

L/DS

5-2

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

16 Olivia Eubanks

DS

5-4

Jr.

Leakesville, MS / Greene County HS

17 Jasmine Kelly

MB

5-11 So. Louisville, MS / Grace Christian HS

18 Kenley Campbell

RS

5-9

23 Micaela Hudgins

MB

5-10 So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

24 Amonie Silas

OH/RS

5-10 So. Olive Branch, MS / DeSoto Central HS

27 Camryn Johnson

S

5-5

Jr.

28 Maggie Griggs

OH/RS

5-8

So. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Fr.

Odenville, AL / St. Clair County HS

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date Aug 31 Sep 1 Sep 2 Sep 18 Sep 18 Sep 20 Sep 23 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 29 Sep 30 Sep 30 Oct 7 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct 28 Nov 1 Nov 3

Day TH F S M M W S S T F S S S W S S F S F S W F

Opponent vs Crowley’s Ridge @ Agnes Scott Tournament @ Agnes Scott Tournament vs Huntingdon College vs Huntingdon College (vr) at ICC (VR) Spalding Westminster College at Northeast MS CC at Blackburn College at Fontbonne at Spalding at Westminster College Lyon College Webster College Fontbonne Greenville at Eureka College at Greenville at Webster College at Lyon College at Blackburn College

Location Columbus, MS Decatur, Georgia Decatur, Georgia Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Itawamba, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Booneville, MS Carlinville, IL St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO Fulton, MO Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Greenville, IL Eureka, IL Greenville, IL Webster Groves, MO Batesville, AR Carlinville, IL

Times exhibition

5pm 7 pm 5 pm 10 am 2 pm 6 pm 7 pm 10 am 12 pm

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Basketball

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Basketball YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

18

Post:

+

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

0

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

5

0

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ------->

6

0

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

=

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

21

0

0

0

1

0

22

Tot. 0

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Dean Burrows Gender: Male Race: White Started: 09/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6445 Email: btburrowsjr@muw.edu

Actual:

18

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 3-15 (.167) Home: 3-4 Away:

0-8

Neutral: 0-3

Date Nov 12

Day F

Opponent ^at LaGrange College

Location LaGrange, GA

Result L 56-75

Nov 13

S

^vs. Huntingdon College

LaGrange, GA

L 54-62

Nov 16

T

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L 81-85

Nov 19

F

+at Sewanee

Sewanee, TN

L 57-82

Nov 20

S

+vs. Birmingham-Southern College

Sewanee, TN

L 60-99

Nov 23

T

Centenary College (Louisiana)

Columbus, MS

L 52-73

Dec 7

T

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 75-77

Dec 10

F

%vs. Bethel University (Tenn.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 66-74

Dec 11

S

%at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 63-74

Dec 16

TH

Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

W 70-68

Dec 18

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L 78-85

Dec 19

SU

at Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL

L 91-94

Dec 29

W

at Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Cancelled

Dec 31

F

at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

Cancelled

Jan 2

SU

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L 67-70

Jan 5

W

at Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

L 65-83

Jan 8

S

Covenant College (Ga.)

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

Postponed

Jan 25

T

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

W 77-58

Jan 29

S

at Covenant College (Ga.)

Lookout Mountain, GA

Cancelled

Feb 5

S

at University of Dallas

Irving, Texas

Cancelled

Feb 9

W

Rust College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb 10

TH

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 80-85

Feb 12

S

Arkansas Baptist College

Columbus, GA

W 81-73

Feb 17

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb. 21

M

at Piedmont University

DeMorest, GA

L 42-95

^LaGrange Classic +Sewanee Classic %Blue Mountain Classic

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER # 1

Player Brien Kimmons

Pos Ht Cl G 5-10 Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Olive Branch, MS / Cedar Hill HS / Arkansas State-Mid-South

2

Kenterrius Davison G

5-10 So. Olive Branch, MS / Center Hill HS

3

Quintiyus Causey

G

5-10 Jr.

4

Milos Zeradjanin

G

6-0

So. Zemun, Serbia / Crenshaw Christian (AL) HS

10 Trey Jackson

G

6-4

Fr.

Starkville, MS / NW Mississippi CC

11 Shon Wright

G

6-2

Jr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS / Arkansas - Pine Bluff

12 Isaiah Stevenson

G

5-10 So. Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

13 JaQuan Hines

F

6-7

Sr.

Columbus, MS / East Mississippi CC

14 Terryonte Thomas

G

6-4

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Sam Houston State

15 Jaylon Jones

G

5-11 Fr.

21 Seth Wallace

G

6-0

So. Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

22 Dariun Doss

G/F 6-1

So. Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

23 Nathan Reed

F

6-4

So. Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

24 Cam Skinner

G

6-2

Fr.

Starkville, MS / / East Mississippi CC

25 Ddallen Bailey

G/F 6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christian Brothers College

30 Clay Blanton

G

6-2

So. Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

31 Terry Coleman Jr.

F

6-5

Fr.

33 Grayson Long

G

5-10 Fr.

Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

35 Davon Kennick

F

6-4

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS / Central Hill HS

44 Tanner Collins

F

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

50 Thomas Wright

F

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS / Bishop State C.C. (Ala.)

Cleveland, MS / / William Penn University

Eulaw, AL / Pickens County HS

Olive Branch, MS / Arkansas State-Mid-South

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Basketball YEAR:

2022-23

Countable Contests:

Regular:

24

Post:

+

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

1

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

5

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

TOTALS ------->

6

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

=

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

14

0

0

0

1

0

15

Tot. 0

Athlete Participant Count Is 14 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Dean Burrows Gender: Male Race: White Started: 09/21 Phone: Office: 662-329-6445 Email: btburrowsjr@muw.edu

Actual:

25

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE-OFFICIAL RESULTS Date

Day

Opponent

@ Troy University

Troy, AL

L, 42-96

Nov 11

F

@ Birmingham Southern

Birmingham, AL

W, 97-87

Nov. 12

S

vs Piedmont

Birmingham, AL

L, 57-71

Nov 15

T

vs Southern University of New Orleans

Columbus, MS

W, 62-61

Nov. 18

F

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

L, 59-64

Nov. 19

S

at Greenville University

Greenville, IL

W, 129-127

Nov. 22 T

Birmingham-Southern College

Columbus, MS

L, 72-74

Nov. 27 SU

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

L, 67-70

Dec. 6

T

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

W, 80-75

Dec 7

W

vs Covenant College

Columbus, MS

L, 56-69

Dec 9

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

W, 79-66

Dec. 16

F

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

L, 59-73

Jan. 7

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

W, 77-59

Jan 10

T

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

W, 81-75

Jan. 12

TH

Southeastern Baptist College

Columbus, MS

L, 69-70

Jan. 14

S

at University of Dallas

Irving, TX

L, 71-81

Jan 18

W

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

L, 79-83

Jan. 21

S

at Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

L, 88-93

Jan 22

S

at Warren Wilson

Asheville, NC

L, 85-111

Jan. 25

W

at Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS

W, 98-65

Feb. 1

W

at Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

L, 79-83

Feb 11

S

vs Warren Wilson

Columbus, MS

W, 95-55

Feb 14

T

vs Belhaven

Columbus, MS

L, 61-67

Feb. 18

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

W, 97-86

Nov 10

TH

Location

Results

USCAA Championship Mar 13. M

The Apprentice School

South Prince George, VA

L, 67-73

Mar 14. T

Bryant & Stratton College- Syracuse

Richmond, VA

L, 58-84

^BSC Classic (Birmingham-Southern, Piedmont, MUW)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER # 0

Player Brye Hopkins

Pos Ht F 6-5

1

Charlie Werner

G

5-10 Fr.

New Cumberland, PA / Cedar Cliff HS

2

Andrew Shepherd G

5-11 Jr.

Ft. Meyers, FL / Bishop Verot Catholic HS / Wesley College

3

Quintiyus Causey

G

5-10 Jr.

Cleveland, MS / Cleveland Central HS / William Penn University

4

Milos Zeradjanin

G

6-0

5

Chris Evans

G

5-11 Jr.

10 Grayson Long

G

5-10 So. Haleyville, AL / Haleyville HS

11 Shon Wright

G

6-2

Sr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS / Arkansas - Pine Bluff

12 Quin Williams

G

6-2

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Victory Christian Academy

20 Josh Dukes

G

6-3

Fr.

Booneville, MS / Booneville HS

22 Dariun Doss

G/F 6-1

Jr.

Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

23 Nathan Reed

F

6-4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

24 Tyson Smithey

G/F 6-4

Fr.

New Albany, MS / Ingomar HS

50 Thomas Wright

F

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS / Bishop State C.C. (Ala.)

6-3

Cl Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Valencia, Spain / C. Milton Wright HS / Hogerstown CC

So. Zemun, Serbia / Crenshaw Christian (AL) HS Sicklerville, NJ / Doane Academy / Wesley College / Salem CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Dec 2

S

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

Dec 7

TH

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

Dec 9

S

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

Dec 13

W

vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

Jan 4

TH

at Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Jan 6

S

vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

Jan 11

TH

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

Jan 13

S

Greenville

Greenville, IL

Jan 18

TH

Webster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 20

S

vs Westminster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 25

TH

vs Principia College

Columbus, MS

Jan 27

S

vs Fontbonne

Columbus, MS

Feb 3

S

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Feb 8

TH

vs Spalding

Columbus, MS

Feb 10

S

vs Greenville

Columbus, MS

Feb 15

TH

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

Feb 17

S

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

Time

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Basketball

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Basketball YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

18

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

1

19

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

6

0

6

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

2

6

0

7

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 2

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

14

1

0

0

0

0

17

Athlete Participant Count Is 14 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Andrew Johnson Gender: Male Race: White Started: 10/2019 Phone: Office: 662-329-6436 Email: anjohnson7@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

3-15 (.167)

Home:

3-4

Away:

Date Nov 12

Day F

Opponent at Rhodes College

Location Memphis, TN

Result L 51-84

Nov 16

T

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L 45-62

Nov 18

TH

Crowley’s Ridge College

Paragould, AR

L 53-82

Nov 20

S

^vs. Birmingham-Southern College

Jackson, MS

L 105-107

Nov 21

SU

^at Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L 60-64

Nov 23

T

at Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL

L 94-119

Dec 5

SU

Rhodes College

Columbus, MS

L 53-77

Dec 7

T

Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W 57-51

Dec 8

W

#Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

exhibition

Dec 11

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

cancelled

Dec 12

SU

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L 53-90

Dec 14

T

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

L 45-73

Dec 16

TH

at Hendrix College

Conway, AR

L 55-74

Dec 17

F

at Hendrix College

Conway, AR

L 46-58

Jan 25

T

Crowley’s Ridge College

Columbus, MS

L 50-65

Jan 28

F

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

L 48-60

Feb 3

TH

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Blue Mountain, MS

L 28-72

Feb 5

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

W 65-61

Feb 8

T

Blue Mountain College (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

cancelled

Feb 10

TH

at Belhaven University (Miss.)

Jackson, MS

L 51-68

Feb 12

S

Arkansas Baptist College

Columbus, MS

W 52-48

Feb 17

TH

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

cancelled

0-10

Neutral: 0-1

^Millsaps Classic

#exhibition

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER # 0

Player Bre Waters

Pos Ht F 5-9

Cl Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Meridian, MS / Lamar HS / Meridian CC

1

Jaycee Haynes

F

5-10 Fr.

Birmingham, AL / Spain Park HS

3

Christiana Harris

G

5-6

Sr.

Grenada, MS / Grenada HS

4

Katie Beth Williams G

5-4

Sr.

Smithville, MS / Smithville HS / MS Gulf Coast CC

5-6

Jr.

Greenville, MS / O'Bannon HS

10 Jasmine Shaw

G

11 Emma Hicks

G/F 5-6

So. Steens, MS / Starkville Christian HS

12 Audrey Foreman

G/F 5-7

Fr.

13 KelceI Phillips

G

5-10 Fr.

15 Imoni Harris

G

5-9

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

20 Rokila Wallace

G

5-7

Sr.

23 Maddie Guerin

F

5-10 Fr.

Ecru, MS / North Pontotoc HS

25 Hannah Duran

G

5-8

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

32 Cassidy Murphy

F

5-11 Jr.

Atmore, AL / Escambia Academy / Judson College

33 MG Chamberlain

F

5-10 Jr.

Brighton, TN / Brighton HS / Freed-Hardeman College

Fr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus Christian HS Reform, AL / Pickens County HS

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / Meridian CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT: Women’s Basketball YEAR: 2022-23 Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

18

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

1

19

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

7

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

1

7

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

12

1

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Andrew Johnson Gender: Male Race: White Started: 10/2019 Phone: Office: 662-329-6436 Email: anjohnson7@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

Nov 17

M

at Crowley’s Ridge

Paragould, AR

L, 42-76

Nov 19

W

at Birmingham Southern

Birmingham, AL

L, 70-124

Nov 11

F

Aurora University

St. Louis, MO

L, 55-98

Nov 12

S

University of Dallas

St. Louis, MO

L, 45-111

Nov 16

W

at Millsaps

Jackson, MS

L, 36-64

Nov 19

S

Webster University

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Dec 6

T

Pensacola Christian College

Columbus, MS

L, 49-76

Dec 8

TH

at Greenville University

Greenville, IL

L, 49-82

Dec 10

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L, 30-88

Dec 11

SU

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L, 58-87

Dec 13

T

Birmingham Southern

Columbus, MS

L, 76-150

Dec 16

F

Millsaps

Columbus, MS

L, 23-61

Jan 7

S

Toccoa Falls College

Columbus, MS

L, 39-75

Jan 10

T

at Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

L, 51-81

Jan 11

W

at Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

L, 38-69

Jan 16

M

Crowley’s Ridge

Columbus, MS

L, 67-84

Jan 25

W

at Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

L, 40-68

Jan. 28

S

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L, 40-80

Feb 1

W

Belhaven University

Columbus, MS

L, 29-82

Feb 11

S

Warren Wilson

Columbus, MS

L, 75-86

Feb 12

SU

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb 15

W

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

Canceled

Feb 18

S

at Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola, FL

Canceled

^ = Webster Tip Off Classic (Hosted by Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.)

TIME

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER # 0

Player Bre Waters

Pos Ht F 5-9

Cl Jr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Meridian, MS / Lamar HS / Meridian CC

1

Kayleigh Helstad

F

5-10 Fr.

Saucier, MS / Harrison Central HS

2

Sasha Burdine

G

5-3

Fr.

Amory, HS / Amory, MS

4

Jas Patrick

G

5-2

Fr.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL / The Benjamin School

5

Diamon Rayford

G

5-9

Jr.

Kosciusko, MS / Kosciusko HS / SE Baptist / Holmes CC

10 Addie Beasley

G

5-6

Jr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

12 Ashley Cooper

G

5-5

So. Greenwood, MS / Amanda Elzy HS

13 Hannah Duran

G

5-8

Fr.

Madison, MS / Germantown HS

20 Skylar Simmons

C

6-2

Fr.

Brandon, MS / East Rankin Academy

22 Conley Langford

G

5-6

Jr.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS / NW Mississippi CC

33 MG Chamberlain F

5-10 Jr.

Brighton, TN / Brighton HS / Freed-Hardeman College

44 Reagan Sonnier

5-10 Fr.

Lake Charles, LA / Iowa HS

F

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Dec 2

S

at Lyon College

Batesville, AR

Dec 7

TH

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

Dec 9

S

at Fontbonne

St. Louis, MO

Dec 13

W

vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

Jan 4

TH

at Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Jan 6

S

vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

Jan 11

TH

at Spalding

Louisville, KY

Jan 13

S

Greenville

Greenville, IL

Jan 18

TH

Webster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 20

S

vs Westminster College

Columbus, MS

Jan 25

TH

vs Principia College

Columbus, MS

Jan 27

S

vs Fontbonne

Columbus, MS

Feb 3

S

at Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Feb 8

TH

vs Spalding

Columbus, MS

Feb 10

S

vs Greenville

Columbus, MS

Feb 15

TH

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

Feb 17

S

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

Time

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Golf

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Golf YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

7

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

1

=

0

8

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

13

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

11

0

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 03/2019 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

FALL SEASON Date Day Sep 13-14 M-T

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Event Location at Williams Baptist College (Ark.) Fall Invitational Kennett, MO (Kennett G.C.)

Result 8/10

Sep 27-28 M-T

at Lyon College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Melbourne, AR (Cooper's Hawk G.C.)

7/8

Oct 11-12 M-T

at USCAA National Championship

State College, PA (Penn State Blue Course)

t.3/22

Oct 25-26 M-T

at Southern States Athletic Conference Preview

Greenville, AL 7/8 (RTJ at Cambrian Ridge G.C.)

SPRING SEASON Date Day Feb 21-22 M-T

Event at University of Mobile (Ala.) Classic

Location Mobile, AL (RTJ Magnolia Grove G.C.)

Result

Mar 21-22 M-T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Invitational

West Point, MS (Old Waverly G.C.)

8/10

Mar 28-29 M-T

at William Carey University (Miss.) Invitational

Gulf Shores, AL (Gulf Shores C.C.)

10/11

Apr 11-12 M-T

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS (Elm Lake G.C.)

3/5

12/14

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER Player Logan Anderson

Ht 5-11

Cl Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Fayette, AL / Fayette County HS

Mark Furnari

6-0

R-So.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Brandon Jordan

6-0

R-So.

Clinton, TN / Roane State CC

Logan Pannell

5-9

R-Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Zach Riley

6-0

R-So.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

Cole Ruffin

5-10

Fr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Brady Scola

6-0

R-Jr.

Southaven, MS / Desoto HS

Carson Suber

5-10

Fr.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS

Timothy Turnage

5-8

Fr.

Picayune, MS / Picayune HS

Seth Wallace

6-0

R-Fr.

Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

Connor Wilder

5-10

R-So.

Kossuth HS / North East CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Golf YEAR: 2022-2023 Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

7

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

1

=

0

8

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

10

Athlete Participant Count Is 8 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 03/2019 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS

FALL DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

9/12-13 9/26-27 10/10-11 10/24-25

M,T M,T M,T M,T

A A A A

Williams Baptist Freed-Hardeman University USCAA National Championship William Carey University

Kennett, MO Henderson, TN State College, PA Gulf Shores, AL

7th/8 8th/9 2nd/17 8th/8

M,T M,T M,T M,T

A A A H

Mobile University Blue Mountain William Carey MUW Invitational

RTJ Mobile, AL West Point, MS Gulf Shores, AL Columbus, MS

8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m.

SPRING 2/20-21 3/20-21 3/27-28 4/10-11

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER Player Logan Anderson

Ht 5-11

Cl So.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Fayette, AL / Fayette County HS

Mark Furnari

6-0

Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

Brandon Jordan

6-0

Jr.

Clinton, TN / Roane State CC

Logan Pannell

5-9

So.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Zach Riley

6-0

Jr.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

Carson Suber

5-10

So.

Calhoun City, MS / Calhoun City HS

Seth Wallace

6-0

Jr.

Centerville, AL / Bibb County HS

Connor Wilder

5-10

Jr.

Kossuth HS / North East CC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 MEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Golf

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Golf YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

7

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

0

7

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

2

3

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

6

Athlete Participant Count Is 4 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started: 06/2018 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

FALL SEASON Date Day Sep 13-14 M-T

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Event Location at Williams Baptist College (Ark.) Fall Invitational Kennett, MO (Kennett G.C.)

Result 5/7

Sep 27-28 M-T

at Lyon College (Ark.) Fall Invitational

Melbourne, AR (Cooper's Hawk G.C.)

4/7

Oct 11-12 M-T

at USCAA National Championship

State College, PA (Penn State Blue Course)

nts

Oct 25-26 M-T

at Southern States Athletic Conference Preview

Greenville, AL 7/7 (RTJ at Cambrian Ridge G.C.)

SPRING SEASON Date Day Feb 21-22 M-T

Event at University of Mobile (Ala.) Classic

Location Mobile, AL (RTJ Magnolia Grove G.C.)

Result

Mar 21-22 M-T

at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Invitational

West Point, MS (Old Waverly G.C.)

5/8

Mar 28-29 M-T

at William Carey University (Miss.) Invitational

Gulf Shores, AL (Gulf Shores C.C.)

10/10

Apr 11-12 M-T

MUW Invitational

Columbus, MS (Elm Lake G.C.)

4/5

10/11

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player Emma Coggin

Ht Cl Hometown/H.S./Previous School 5-3 R-Fr. Amory, MS / Amory HS

Olivia Derbyshire

6-0 Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / St. Martin HS

Ta'Dashia Flowers 4-8 R-Fr. Meridian, MS / Meridian HS Chesne Joyner

5-6 R-Fr. Walnut, MS / Kossuth HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Golf YEAR:

2022-2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

7

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

0

7

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

6

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

2

6

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

9

Athlete Participant Count Is 7 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Name: Benji Williams Gender: Male Race: White Started:06/2018 Phone: Office: 662-498-0215 Email: brwilliams@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE

FALL DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

9/12-13 9/26-27 10/10-11 10/24-25

M,T M,T M,T M,T

A A A A

Williams Baptist Freed-Hardeman USCAA National Championship S.S.A.C. Conference Invite

Kennett, MO Henderson, TN State College, PA Montgomery, AL

3rd/4 6th/8 nts 7th/7

M,T M,T M,T M,T

A A A H

Mobile University Blue Mountain William Carey MUW Invitational

RTJ Mobile, AL West Point, MS Gulf Shores, AL Columbus, MS

8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m.

SPRING 2/20-21 3/20-21 3/27-28 4/10-11

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Player Emma Coggin

Ht 5-3

Cl R-Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Amory, MS / Amory HS

Olivia Derbyshire

6-0

Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / St. Martin HS

Ta'Dashia Flowers

4-8

R-Fr.

Meridian, MS / Meridian HS

Chesne Joyner

5-6

R-Fr.

Walnut, MS / Kossuth HS

Maddie Anglada

5-6

Fr.

Biloxi, MS / St. Martin HS

Katie Gray

5-7

Jr.

Birmingham, AL / Snead State CC

Sara Grace Ramsey

5-2

Fr.

Moundville, AL / American Christian Academy

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Tennis

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Tennis YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

13

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

3

16

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

6

0

4

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

TOTALS ----->

7

0

4

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

13

0

0

0

0

0

14

Athlete Participant Count Is 13 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 1-12 (.000) Home: 0-4 Away:

1-8

Neutral: 0-0

FALL SEASON Date Day Sep 25 S

Opponent at Huntingdon College

Location Montgomery, AL

Result L 1-8

Sep 25

S

#vs. Bevill State Community College

Montgomery, AL

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#Itawamba Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 15

F

at Johnson University - Tennessee

Knoxville, Tenn.

L. 0-6

Oct 15

F

at Maryville College

Maryville, TN

L. 4-5

#Exhibition match SPRING SEASON Date Day Feb 9 W

Event at Alcorn State University

Location Lorman, MS

Result Cancelled

Feb 12

S

Lane College

Columbus, MS

W. 8-1

Feb 17

TH

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L. 0-8

Feb 19

S

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L. 0-9

Feb 26

S

at Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)

Henderson, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 4

F

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 5

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L. 0-9

Mar 10

TH

LeMoyne-Owen College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Mar 11

F

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L. 0-9

Mar 21

M

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

W. 8-1

Mar 26

S

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

L. 0-9

Apr 1

F

at LeMoyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

L. 3-6

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 MEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player Tanner Collins

Ht 6-5

Cl Hometown/H.S./Previous School So. Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Jonathan Corpstein 5-8

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS / Lewisburg HS

Jacob Davis

5-8

So. West Point, MS / Oak Hill HS

Mikey Duncan

5-11 Sr.

Samuel Garrie

6-0

So. Florence, AL / Central HS

Victor Gomez

5-9

Fr.

D’Iberville, MS / D’Iberville HS / Pearl River CC

Luis Leal, Jr.

5-2

Sr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS / Miss. Gulf Coast CC

Alan Lewis

5-8

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / EMCC

Kris McGowan

5-8

Jr

Philadelphia, MS / Philadelphia HS / EMCC

Zavier Minor

5-9

Sr.

West Point, MS / West Point HS / EMCC

Kory Scales

6-2

Jr.

Macon, MS / Noxubee HS / EMCC

Jacob Vickers

6-0

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS / ECCC

Sam Yarborough

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

Tuscaloosa, AL / New Hope HS / EMCC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Tennis YEAR:

2022-2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

Post:

+

10

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

1

11

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: n/a ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

4

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

5

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

7

Athlete Participant Count Is 6 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sept 14

W

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 0-9

Sept 15

TH

at Johnson University-Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

L, 0-9

Sept 23

F

Northeast CC

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Sep 24

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L, 0-9

Oct 7

F

LeMonye-Owen College

Columbus, MS

postponed

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Time / Result

Feb 7

F

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

1:30 p.m.

Feb 25

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

11 a.m.

Mar 3

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

11 a.m.

Mar 21

T

at LeMoyne Owen College

Memphis, TN

11 a.m.

Mar 25

S

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

10 a.m.

Apr 21

F

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

1 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player Allen Lewis

Ht 5-8

Cl Hometown/H.S./Previous School Sr. Columbus, MS / Columbus HS / EMCC

Kris McGowan

5-8

Sr.

Logan Suggs

5-10 Fr. Caledonia, MS/ Caledonia HS

Karson McClung

5-10 Fr. Corinth, MS/ Tishomingo County HS

Kaleb Webster

6-1

Sam Yarborough 6-5

Philadelphia, MS / Philadelphia HS / EMCC

Fr. Northport, AL/ Sipsey Valley HS Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 Men’s Tennis Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Tennis

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Tennis YEAR:

2021-22

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

12

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

3

15

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

9

0

2

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

1

9

0

2

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

13

0

0

0

0

0

14

Athlete Participant Count Is 13 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: Home:

2-10 (.167) 0-3 Away:

2-7

Neutral: 0-0

FALL SEASON Date Day Sep 25 S

Opponent at Huntingdon College

Location Montgomery, AL

Result L. 2-7

Sep 25

S

#vs. Bevill State Community College

Montgomery, AL

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#East Central Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 8

F

#Itawamba Community College

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Oct 15

F

at Johnson University - Tennessee

Knoxville, Tenn.

L. 1-5

Oct 15

F

at Maryville College

Maryville, TN

L. 4-5

#Exhibition match SPRING SEASON Date Day Feb 9 W

Event at Alcorn State University

Location Lorman, MS

Result Cancelled

Feb 12

S

Lane College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Feb 17

TH

Belhaven University (Miss.)

Columbus, MS

L. 0-8

Feb 19

S

at Dillard University (La.)

New Orleans, LA

L. 3-6

Feb 26

S

at Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)

Henderson, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 4

F

at Bethel University (Tenn.)

McKenzie, TN

L. 0-9

Mar 5

S

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

L. 0-9

Mar 10

TH

LeMoyne-Owen College

Columbus, MS

Cancelled

Mar 11

F

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

L. 1-8

Mar 21

M

at Lane College

Jackson, TN

W. 8-1

Mar 26

S

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

L. 3-6

Apr 1

F

at LeMoyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

W. 7-2

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2021-22 WOMEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player Karen Calzadilla

Ht Cl 4-11 Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Forest, MS / Forest County HS

Mandy Ferguson

5-2

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / EMCC

Karina Garcia

5-4

So. West Point, MS / West Point HS

Kaitlyn George

5-7

So. Flowood, MS / NW Rankin County HS

Terraline Green

5-7

Sr.

Meridian, MS / NE Lauderdale HS / EMCC

Laura Kate Inman 5-4

Sr.

Corinth, MS / Corinth HS

Sarah Kackley

5-7

Fr.

Brandon, MS / Home Schooled

Mallery Parker

5-5

Fr.

Mantachie, MS / Itawamba HS

Emma Potter

5-4

Sr.

Nesbit, MS / Lewisburg HS

Nicole Rensink

5-6

Sr.

Southaven, MS / South Panola HS

Maggie Taylor

5-7

So. Columbus, MS / New Hope HS

Allison Topcik

5-6

Sr.

Meridian MS / Meridian HS / EMCC

Kelly Williams

5-9

Sr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / EMCC

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Tennis YEAR:

2022-2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

10

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

1

11

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

7

0

3

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

1

6

0

3

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

11

0

0

0

0

0

11

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Name: Daniel Talley Gender: Male Race: White Started: 07/20 Phone: Office: 662-329-6586 Email: dltalley@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-23 MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE

FALL SEASON Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Result

Sept 14

W

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 0-9

Sept 15

TH

at Johnson University-Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

L, 2-7

Sept 23

F

Northeast CC

Columbus, MS

exhibition

Sep 24

S

Huntingdon College

Columbus, MS

W, 5-4

Oct 7

F

LeMonye-Owen College

Columbus, MS

postponed

SPRING SEASON Date

Day

Event

Location

Time / Result

Feb 7

F

at Webster University

St. Louis, MO

1:30 p.m.

Feb 25

S

LaGrange College

Columbus, MS

11 a.m.

Mar 3

F

at Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

11 a.m.

Mar 21

T

at LeMoyne Owen College

Memphis, TN

11 a.m.

Mar 25

S

at LaGrange College

LaGrange, GA

10 a.m.

Apr 21

F

Piedmont University

Columbus, MS

1 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022-2023 WOMEN’S TENNIS ROSTER

Player Karen Calzadilla

Ht 4-11

Cl So.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Forest, MS / Forest County HS

Magee Etheridge

5-2

Fr.

Clarksdale, MS/ Lee Academy

Audrey Foreman

5-7

Fr.

Columbus, MS/ Columbus Christian Academy

Hailey Hardy

5-4

Jr.

Philadelphia, MS/ East Mississippi CC

Davianna Brent

5-5

Fr.

Greenwood, MS/ Greenwood HS

Macie Manasco

5-6

Fr.

Mathison, MS/ Europa, HS

Mallory Parker

5-6

So.

Mantachie, MS/ Itawamba Agricultural HS

Maggie Taylor

5-4

Jr.

Columbus, MS/ New Hope HS

Terraline Green

5-7

Sr.

Meridian, MS / NE Lauderdale HS / EMCC

Kelis Griffin

5-3

Fr.

Clarksdale, MS/ Clarksdale, HS

Sarah Kackley

5-7

Fr.

Brandon, MS / Home Schooled

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023-2024 Women’s Tennis Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Indoor Track & Field

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

2

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

Student-Ath.

5

TOTALS ----->

5

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

2

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

16

0

0

0

0

0

17

Athlete Participant Count Is 16 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

Date Jan 14

Day F

Opponent at Blazer Invitational

Location Birmingham, AL

Result cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 22

S

at Samford University Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 23

SU

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan. 29

SU

at Sewanee University

Sewanee, TN

ns

Feb 12

S

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Feb 18

F

at William Carey Qualifier

Hattiesburg, MS

7/7

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER Name

Events

Ht

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Ddallen Bailey

Jumps

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christian Brothers Colelge

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Quintiyus Causey

Sprints

5-10

Jr.

Cleveland, MS / William Penn Univ.

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Jr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Robert Holly

Distance

6-2

So.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Trey Jackson

Jumps

6-4

Fr.

Starkville, MS / NW Mississippi CC

Jaylon Jones

Sprints

5-11

Fr.

Eulaw, AL / Pickens County HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Jonathan Mathis

Distance

5-9

Jr.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

So.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jacob Vickers

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Shon Wright

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Shaw, MS / Shaw HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

TOTALS ----->

0

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DATE Jan. 14

DAY S

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at UAB Vulcan Invitational

SITE Birmingham, AL

Results TBA

Jan. 15

S

A

At Emory College

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 21

SU

N

at Samford

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 22

S

A

KMS Invite

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 11

S

A

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

TBA

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Compliance Men’s Indoor Track & Field Forms

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Roster Name

Events

Ht

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Sr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Sr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Sr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

Jourden Whitfield

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Indoor Track & Field

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

1

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

1

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

3

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

3

1

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

12

0

0

0

0

1

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

Date Jan 14

Day F

Opponent at Blazer Invitational

Location Birmingham, AL

Result cancelled

Jan 15

S

at Vulcan Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 22

S

at Samford University Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan 23

SU

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

nts

Jan. 29

SU

at Sewanee University

Sewanee, TN

nts

Feb 12

S

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

nts

Feb 18

F

at William Carey Qualifier

Hattiesburg, MS

6/6

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Selina Elbouktourani

T

5-5

Fr.

Cairo, Egypt / U. of Southern Mississippi

Marquitta Flowers

T

5-5

So.

Terry, MS / Terry HS

Jessica Hill

T

5-3

Jr.

Okolona, MS / Okolona HS

Erin Jones

J

5-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Amyah Kahey

S/T

5-7

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Alannah McCool

T

5-5

Fr.

Yazoo, MS / Yazoo HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

So.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

Fr.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

Fr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Loren Winters

S

5-5

Fr.

Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Indoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DATE Jan. 14

DAY S

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at UAB Vulcan Invitational

SITE Birmingham, AL

Results TBA

Jan. 21

S

A

at Samford Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Jan. 22

SU

N

at KMS Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 4

S

A

at Sewanee Tiger Invitational

Sewanee, TN

TBA

Feb. 10

F

A

at Samford Bulldog Invitational

Birmingham, AL

TBA

Feb. 11

S

A

at Samford Bulldog Open

Birmingham, AL

TBA

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Compliance Women’s Indoor Track & Field Forms

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Roster NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

S

5’2

Sr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Erin Jones

J

5’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

Jr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

Jr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

Student-Ath.

5

TOTALS ----->

5

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

0

0

13

Athlete Participant Count Is 12 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Date Mar 5

Day S

Opponent at Mississippi College Home Opener

Location Clinton, MS

Result nts

Mar 18-19

F-S

at University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

12/16

Mar 25-28

F -S

at Emory University Spring Break Classic Atlanta, GA

24/29

Apr 1-2

F-S

at U of Southern Mississippi Invit.

Hattiesburg, MS

nts

Apr 7-9

TH-S

at UAB Green & Gold Invitational

Birmingham, AL

17/17

Apr 16

S

at USL Strawberry Relays

Hammond, LA

nts

Apr 30

S

at USCAA Championships

Albany, NY

6/13

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER

Name

Event

Ht.

Yr.

Hometown / Previous School

Ddallen Bailey

Jumps

6-3

Sr.

Memphis, Tenn. / Christin Brothers College

Brandon Brown

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

Throws

6-7

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

Sprints / Jumps

5-10

Jr.

Clarksdale, MS / Lee Academy

Joshua Gonsalves

Distance

5-10

Jr.

Hattisburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Robert Holly

Distance

6-2

So.

Winona, MS / Winona HS

Tavonta Macon

Sprints

6-0

Jr.

Columbius, MS / Columbus HS

Jonathan Mathis

Distance

5-9

Jr.

Brookhaven, MS / West Lincoln HS

Nathan Reed

Jumps

6-4

So.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jacob Vickers

Jumps

6-2

Jr.

Biloxi, MS / Biloxi HS

Thomas Wright

Throws

6-3

Jr.

Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS

Sam Yarborough

Throws

6-5

Jr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Men’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

White

Black

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

TOTALS ----->

0

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DATE Mar. 4

DAY S

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at Mississippi College Opener

SITE Clinton, MS

TIME All Day

Mar. 17-18

F-S

A

At University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

All Day

Mar 25

S

A

At Belhaven University Invitational

Jackson, MS

All Day

Apr. 1

S

A

at Southern Mississippi Invitational

Hattiesburg, MS

All Day

Apr. 8

S

A

at University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

All Day

Apr. 15

S

A

at Southeastern LA

Hammond, LA

All Day

Apr. 29

S

A

at USCAA Track & Field Invitational

TBA

All Day

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Compliance Outdoor Track & Field Form

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Roster NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Brandon Brown

D

5’10

Sr.

Meridian, MS / Northeast Lauderdale HS

Tanner Collins

T

6’7

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Dedrick Gates

S/J

5’10

Sr.

Joshua Gonsavles

D

5’10

Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Presbyterian Christian HS

Tavonta Macon

S

6’0

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS / East Miss CC

Nathan Reed

J

6’4

Jr.

Starkville, MS / Starkville HS

Jourden Whitfield

S

5’10

Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

Sam Yarborough

T

6’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Caledonia, HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

2

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

2

1

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

11

0

0

0

0

1

12

Athlete Participant Count Is 11 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS

Overall:

0-0 (.000)

Home:

0-0

Away:

0-0

Neutral: 0-0

Date Mar 5

Day S

Opponent at Mississippi College Home Opener

Location Clinton, MS

Result nts

Mar 18-19

F-S

at University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

11/14

Mar 25-28

F -S

at Emory University Spring Break Classic Atlanta, GA

22/27

Apr 1-2

F-S

at U of Southern Mississippi Invit.

Hattiesburg, MS

nts

Apr 7-9

TH-S

at UAB Green & Gold Invitational

Birmingham, AL

20/21

Apr 16

S

at USL Strawberry Relays

Hammond, LA

nts

Apr 30

S

at USCAA Championships

Albany, NY

2/14

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHEET (Form A)

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD ROSTER NAME

Event Ht

Yr Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6 Fr. Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Selina Elbouktourani

T

5-5 Fr. Cairo, Egypt / U of Southern Mississippi

Marquitta Flowers

T

5-5 So. Terry, MS / Terry HS

Jessica Hill

T

5-3 Jr. Okolona, MS / Okolona HS

Erin Jones

J

5-6 Fr. Columbus, MS / Columbus HS

Amyah Kahey

S/T

5-7 Sr. Columbus, MS / Golden Triangle Early College HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5 So. Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4 So. Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6 Fr. Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5 Fr. Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Loren Winters

S

5-5 Fr. Ocean Springs, MS / Ocean Springs HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT: Women’s Outdoor Track & Field YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

Actual:

=

0

0

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Athlete Participant Count Is (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Name: Dedrick Burnett Gender: Male Race: African-American Started: 2019 Phone: 662-370-1869 Email: dburnett1@muw.edu

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DATE Mar. 4

DAY S

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME at Mississippi College Opener

SITE Clinton, MS

TIME All Day

Mar. 17-18

F-S

A

At University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

All Day

Mar 25

S

A

At Belhaven University Invitational

Jackson, MS

All Day

Apr. 1

S

A

at Southern Mississippi Invitational

Hattiesburg, MS

All Day

Apr. 8

S

A

at University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

All Day

Apr. 15

S

A

at Southeastern LA

Hammond, LA

All Day

Apr. 29

S

A

at USCAA Track & Field Invitational

TBA

All Day

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Compliance Indoor Track & Field Forms

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Roster NAME

Event Ht

Yr

Hometown / Previous School

Michaiah Adams

S

5-6

Fr.

Tupelo, MS / Tupelo HS

Lillian Ergle

S

5’2

Sr.

Jasper, AL / Jasper HS

Erin Jones

J

5’5

Sr.

Columbus, MS / Columbus, HS

Aziyah Mcghee

S

5-5

Jr.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

Kaitlyn McRee

M

5-4

Jr.

Shubuta, MS / Wayne Academy HS

Kalee Sanders

D

5-6

So.

Saltillo, MS / Saltillo HS

Vonisha Towns

S

5-5

So.

Batesville, MS / South Panola HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Schedule

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Baseball

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Baseball

YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

33

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

0

33

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 1

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

26

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

28

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

28

0

0

0

0

0

30

Athlete Participant Count Is 28 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT BASEBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Scott Mularz Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2021 Phone: 662-329-6575 Email: dsmularz@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 BASEBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: Home: Date Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 22 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 1 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 23 Mar 26 Mar 26 Mar 29 Mar 29 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 2 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 9 Apr 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 20 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 23

14-19 (.424) 6-1 Away: Day F S SU F S SU T F S SU T F S S TH S SU T S S T T F S S S S F F T S S T W W F S S

4-8

Neutral: 4-10

Opponent vs. Rhodes College vs. Centenary College (Louisiana) vs. Berry College (Ga.) vs. Virginia Wesleyan University vs. Mount St. Joseph University at Huntingdon College at Birmingham-Southern College vs. Eureka College vs. Blackburn College at Millsaps College vs. Oglethorpe University Greenville University Greenville University Greenville University at Millsaps College at Huntingdon College at Huntingdon College at Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Southeastern Baptist College Southeastern Baptist College at Stillman College at Stillman College vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Asbury University (Ky.) vs. Tougaloo College (Miss.) vs. Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Belhaven University (Miss.) at Belhaven University (Miss.) Millsaps College at Southeastern Baptist College at Southeastern Baptist College Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Tougaloo College (Miss.) Tougaloo College (Miss.) at Asbury University at Asbury University vs WV Tech

Location Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Birmingham, AL Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Hoover, AL Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Jackson, MS Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL Blue Mountain, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa, AL Millington, TN Millington, TN Millington, TN Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Columbus, MS Laurel, MS Laurel, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Wilmore, KY Wilmore, KY Wilmore, KY

Result l. 1-15 l. 4-15 l. 4-5 (11 inn) l. 10-15 l. 1-10 l. 5-20 cancelled w. 7-3 w. 4-3 w. 11-8 l. 2-3 w. 8-5 w. 5-3 l. 7-17 l. 2-4 l. 2-11 l. 6-9 l. 10-11 w. 6-4 w. 5-4 cancelled cancelled l. 3-4 l. 2-12 w. 10-9 l. 3-7 w. 3-2 l. 3-7 l. 8-10 cancelled l. 4-5 w. 12-7 cancelled w. 7-6 w. 13-1 l. 5-15 w. 7-3 w. 9-3

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 BASEBALL ROSTER #

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

1

Austin Telano

IF

5-8

Jr.

Lafayette, LA / Choctaw County HS / Holmes CC

2

Baker Watson

SS/2B

5-9

So. Cedarbluff, MS / West Point HS

3

Zay Coleman

IF/RHP

5-10 Fr.

Louisville, MS / Choctaw County HS

4

Tanner Evans

IF

5-10 Jr.

Orem, UT / Timpanogos HS / Utah State/East MS CC

5

Blaize Gann

UTL

5-11 Jr.

Houston, MS / Houston HS

6

Landon Clark

IF/RHP

6-0

Fr.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

7

Ryan Smith

IF/RHP

6-1

Jr.

Toomsuba, MS / SE Lauderdale HS / East MS CC

8

Loren Cox

OF/RHP 6-3

Fr.

Caladonia, MS / Caladonia HS

9

Payton Springfield

P/OF

6-2

So. Columbus, MS / Itawamba CC

10 Bret Linton

C

5-10 Sr.

Jasper AL / Fayette County HS / Fayette HS

11 Kirby Ross

RHP/1B

6-4

Tupelo, MS / So. Pontotoc HS / Coahoma CC

12 CJ Wise

2B/SS

5-10 Jr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

13 Blake Estabrook

UTL

5-10 Sr.

Terry, MS / Hillcrest Christian HS / Copiah-Lincoln CC

15 Xavier Harrison

OF

5-7

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / MS Gulf Coast CC/East MS CC

16 Joel Estabrook

RP/OF

5-10 Sr.

Truckee, CA / Truckee HS / Yuba CC

17 Aulden Easterling

RHP/1B

6-0

Fr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

18 Brandon Fenimore LHP/OF

6-0

Fr.

Northport, AL / Northside HS

19 Chase LeBlanc

UTL

5-9

Fr.

LeBlanc, LA / Reeves HS

20 Hunter Yeatman

IF

5-9

Fr.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

21 Tyler Temple

RHP/OF 6-3

Jr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

23 Cole Adams

UTL

5-10 Fr.

Hammond, LA / Oak Forest Academy

24 Mark Hunter

3B

5-11 Jr.

Arvada, CO / West HS / Blue Mountain College

27 Mark Young

C/3B

6-0

So. Lake Charles, LA / Grandlake HS

30 Thomas Tucker

OF

5-9

So. Starkville, MS / Caledonia HS

32 Avery Anderson

RHP

6-0

So. Hoover, AL / Hoover HS

40 Avery Benson

C/IF

5-8

Jr.

Hatley, MS / Hatley HS / Freed-Hardeman College

44 Ethan Carrouth

1B

6-0

Jr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

45 Dane Bevell

1B/3B

6-2

Sr.

Grenada, MS / / Holmes CC

Jr.

Jr.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Baseball

YEAR:

2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

+

0

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests: ADMIN. TITLE

Post:

Exempt:

+

0

=

0

0

n/a

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

29

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

30

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Tot. 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

32

0

0

0

0

0

33

Athlete Participant Count Is 32 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT BASEBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Scott Mularz Gender: Male Race: White Started: 2021 Phone: 662-329-6575 Email: dsmularz@muw.edu

Actual:

Tot

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE Feb. 10

DAY F

H/A/N A

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME ^at Huntingdon College

SITE Montgomery, AL

TIME L, 2-15

Feb. 11

S

A

^Emory University

Montgomery, AL

Canceled

Feb. 13

M

A

At Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

L, 1-10

Feb. 17

F

H

vs Greenville University

Columbus, MS

Canceled

Feb. 18

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

W, 8-1

Feb. 18

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

W, 2-1

Feb. 22

T

A

at Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL

Canceled

Feb. 24

F

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

L, 4-14

Feb. 24

F

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Canceled

Feb. 25

S

A

at Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Canceled

Mar. 4

S

A

at University of Dallas (DH)

Dallas, TX

L, 3-16

Mar. 4

S

A

at University of Dallas (DH)

Dallas, TX

L, 3-4

Mar. 5

SU

A

at University of Dallas

Dallas, TX

L, 1-13

Mar.10

F

A

^ Edgewood College

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-7

Mar.11

S

A

^ Castleton College

Montgomery, AL

L, 4-5

Mar.12

SU

A

^ Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

L, 10-12

Mar. 17

F

N

at Asbury College

Wilmore, KY

L, 4-19

Mar. 18

S

N

at Asbury College (DH)

Wilmore, KY

L, 3-10

Mar. 18

S

N

at Asbury College (DH)

Wilmore, KY

L, 7-13

Mar. 21

T

A

At Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

L, 6-9

Mar. 25

S

A

Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

L, 2-15

Mar. 26

SU

A

Fontbonne University (DH)

St. Louis, MO

L, 3-5

Mar. 26

SU

A

Fontbonne University (DH)

St. Louis, MO

L, 7-12

Apr. 7

F

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-3

Apr. 7

F

A

at Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

L, 2-10

Apr. 8

S

A

At Huntingdon

Montgomery, AL

canceled

Apr. 11

T

H

vs Millsaps College

Columbus, MS

W, 6-1

Apr. 15

S

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 15

S

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 16

SU

A

at Emory University

Atlanta, GA

TBA

Apr. 18

T

A

at Southeastern Baptist

Laurel, MS

TBA

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Apr. 21

F

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Apr. 21

F

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Apr. 22

S

A

at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

^ Huntingdon College Tournament

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 BASEBALL ROSTER #

Player

Pos

Ht

Cl

Hometown/H.S./Previous School

1

Austin Telano

IF

5-8

Sr.

Lafayette, LA / Choctaw County HS / Holmes CC

2

Baker Watson

SS/2B

5-9

Jr.

Cedarbluff, MS / West Point HS

3

Tyler Estabrook

IF/RHP

5-10

So.

Truckee, CA/ Coastal AL South

4

Tanner Evans

IF

5-10

Sr.

Orem, UT / Timpanogos HS / Utah State/East MS CC

5

Johnny Setchfield

OF

Jr.

Olive Branch, MS/ East Miss CC

6

Landon Clark

IF/RHP

So.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

7

Campbell McCluney

P/INF

Fr.

Chelsea, AL/ Chelsea HS

8

Loren Cox

OF/RHP

Fr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

10

Colton Neal

INF

Fr.

Hernando, MS/ Marshall Academy

11

Kirby Ross

RHP/1B

6-4

Sr.

Tupelo, MS / So. Pontotoc HS / Coahoma CC

12

CJ Wise

2B/SS

5-10

Sr.

Vernon, AL / Lamar County HS

13

Mason Wise

OF

So.

Vernon, AL/ Lamar County HS

15

Xavier Harrison

OF

Sr.

Columbus, MS / New Hope HS / MS Gulf Coast CC/East MS CC

16

Griffin Fuller

OF

Fr.

Birmingham, AL/ Homewood HS

18

Brandon Fenimore

LHP/OF

6-0

So.

Northport, AL / Northside HS

19

Chase LeBlanc

UTL

5-9

So.

LeBlanc, LA / Reeves HS

20

Hunter Yeatman

IF

5-9

So.

Tuscaloosa, AL / Sipsey Valley HS

21

Tyler Temple

RHP/OF

6-3

Sr.

Mize, MS / Mize Center

22

Ryan Bumgarner

OF

Fr.

Demopolis, AL/ Demopolis HS

23

Jake Williams

INF

Fr.

Meridian, MS/ Clarksdale HS

24

Connor Reilly

P/C

Fr.

Moundville, AL/ Hale County HS

26

Cole Evans

P/C

So.

Waynesboro, MS/ Coastal AL. East

27

Chandler Anderson

C

Fr.

Jackson, MS/ Jackson Academy

28

Matthew Windham

OF

Fr.

Calera, AL/ Calera HS

29

Josh Mackey

OF/P

Fr.

Huntsville, AL/ Huntsville HS

33

Payton Nanney

P

Fr.

Smithville, MS/ Smithville HS

35

Robby Canten

P

Fr.

Corinth, MS/ Alcorn Central HS

36

Matt Swartz

P

Fr.

Moundville AL/ Hale County HS

37

Joseph Gantt

OF/P

Fr.

Demopolis, AL/ Demopolis HS

40

Avery Benson

C/IF

Sr.

Hatley, MS / Hatley HS / Freed-Hardeman College

6-0 6-3

5-7

5-8

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

42

Ethan Leblanc

P

5-9

Jr.

Leblanc, LA/ Crowley’s Ridge

44

Ethan Carrouth

1B

6-0

Sr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Feb. 16

F

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 17

S

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 18

SU

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Feb. 23

F

A

at Asbury University

Millington, TN

TBA

Feb. 24

S

A

at Asbury University (DH)

Millington, TN

TBA

Mar. 1

F

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 2

S

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 3

SU

A

^Huntingdon College Tournament

Montgomery, AL

TBA

Mar. 8

F

A

At Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, TN

TBA

Mar. 9

S

A

At Covenant College (DH)

Lookout Mountain, TN

TBA

Mar. 15

F

A

At Asbury University (DH)

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Mar. 14

S

A

At Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

TBA

Mar. 22

F

H

Vs Lyon College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 23

S

H

Vs Lyon College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 26

T

A

at Webster College

Webster Groves, MO

TBA

Mar. 29

F

H

vs Blackburn College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Mar. 30

S

H

Vs Blackburn College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 5

F

H

vs Eureka College (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 6

S

H

Vs Eureka College

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 9

T

A

at Spalding University

Louisville, KY

TBA

Apr. 12

F

H

Vs Greenville University

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 13

S

H

vs Greenville University (DH)

Columbus, MS

TBA

Apr. 19

F

A

At Principia College

Elsah, IL

TBA

Apr. 20

S

A

at Principia College

Elsah, IL

TBA

Apr. 26

F

A

At Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

Apr. 27

S

A

at Westminster College

Fulton, MO

TBA

May 3

F

A

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

TBA

May 4

S

H

at Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

TBA

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

Softball

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Softball

YEAR:

2022

Countable Contests:

Regular:

32

Post:

+

+

5

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

0

=

Tot.

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 2

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Student-Ath.

0

23

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

24

TOTALS ----->

1

25

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

27

Tot. 2

Athlete Participant Count Is 24 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Buddy Foster Gender: Male Race: White Started: June 2020 Phone: 662-329-6573 Email: cefoster@muw.edu

Actual:

37

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 SOFTBALL OFFICIAL RESULTS Overall: 17-20 (.459) Home: 7-7 Away:

6-11

Neutral: 4-2

Date Day Opponent Feb 5 S at Rhodes College Feb 5 S at Rhodes College Feb 11 F ^Covenant College (Ga.) Feb 11 F ^Sewanee ` Feb 12 S ^Covenant College (Ga.) Feb 12 S ^Sewanee Feb 15 T at Southeastern Baptist College Feb 15 T at Southeastern Baptist College Feb 26 S +Washington University in St. Louis Feb 26 S +Agnes Scott College Feb 27 SU +Washington University in St. Louis Feb 27 SU +Agnes Scott College Mar 1 T Louisiana College Mar 1 T Louisiana College Mar 5 S at Huntingdon College Mar 5 S at Huntingdon College Mar 6 SU at LaGrange College Mar 6 SU at LaGrange College Mar 13 SU vs. University of the Ozarks Mar 13 SU at Hendrix College Mar 19 S at Centenary College (Louisiana) Mar 19 S at Centenary College (Louisiana) Mar 25 F Southeastern Baptist College Mar 25 F Southeastern Baptist College Mar 29 T at Millsaps College Mar 29 T at Millsaps College Apr 9 S at Sewanee Apr 9 S at Sewanee Apr 10 SU at Agnes Scott College Apr 10 SU at Agnes Scott College Apr 12 T Lane College Apr 12 T Lane College Apr 26 T at Lane College Apr 26 T at Lane College Apr 30 S Williams Baptist College Apr 30 S Williams Baptist College May 17 T #vs. PSU-Brandywine May 17 T #vs. D’Youville College May 18 W #vs. Carlow University May 18 W #vs. PSU-Brandywine May 18 W #vs. D’Youville College ^ MUW Inv. + Owls Inv. #USCAA championships

Location Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Laurel, MS Laurel, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL LaGrange, GA LaGrange, GA Conway, AR Conway, AR Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Jackson, MS Jackson, MS Sewanee, TN Sewanee, TN Decatur, GA Decatur, GA Columbus, MS Columbus, MS Jackson, TN Jackson, TN Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge, AR DuBois, PA DuBois, PA DuBois, PA DuBois, PA DuBois, PA

Result cancelled cancelled w. 5-3 w. 3-1 l. 3-6 w. 9-1 w. 9-1 w. 8-1 l. 3-6 l. 8-10 l. 2-10 w. 4-1 l. 0-15 l. 0-4 l. 0-8 l. 0-8 l. 8-9 w. 3-2 w. 10-7 w. 8-5 l. 0-3 l. 3-4 w. 9-2 w. 9-1 w. 6-5 l. 1-2 l. 5-6 l. 10-11 w. 5-2 l. 7-10 cancelled cancelled l. 3-6 l. 1-4 l. 1-2 w. 8-1 w. 4-12 l. 2-6 w. 8-7 w. 7-6 l. 4-12

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2022 SOFTBALL ROSTER # 0

Player Rylie Grisham

Pos Ht Cl RHP/1B 5-7 Fr.

Hometown/H.S./Previous School Athens, AL / East Limestone HS

2

Lauren Duckworth

OF

5-5 Sr.

Reform, AL / Pickens Academy

3

Jasmine Shaw

OF

5-6 Jr.

Greenville, MS / O'Bannon HS

4

Jade Rushing

RHP

5-2 Fr.

Hattiesburg, MS / Forrest County Agricultural HS

6

Kaylee Quimby

UT

5-3 Fr.

Gordo, AL / Gordo HS

7

Laikyn Wright

C

5-5 Fr.

Fayette, AL / Fayette HS

9

Amelia Stalter

P

5-9 Sr.

Atlantic Beach, FL / Oakleaf HS

10 Anna Sandlin

RHP/IF

5-9 Fr.

Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

11 Macy Nordquist

OF

5-2 Jr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

13 Maddy Suggs

UT

5-2 So.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

14 Madison Crosby

OF

5-7 Sr.

Oxford, MS / Oxford HS / NW Mississippi CC

15 Riley Phillips

IF

5-4 Jr.

Gardendale, AL / Gardendale HS / Bevill State College

17 Megan Cummins

OF

5-6 5th Madison, MS / Germantown HS / East MS CC

18 Miranda Nash

UT

5-2 Sr.

Iuka, MS / Tishomingo County HS

19 Jessica Deming

IF

5-5 Sr.

Olive Branch, MS / Marshall Academy / Hinds CC

21 Makalyn Cowley

3B

5-5 Fr.

Decatur, AL / Decatur HS

23 Kaitlyn Parrish

P

5-7 5th Reece City, AL / Etowah HS / Meridian CC

24 Katelyn Hicks

IF

5-6 Fr.

Oak Grove, MO / Oak Grove HS

25 Jaelynn Palmer

C/IF

5-3 Sr.

Vancleave, MS / Vancleave HS / Meridian CC

26 Carley Wooten

IF

5-7 Fr.

West Point, MS / Oak Hill Academy

28 Katie Beth Williams

OF

5-4 5th Smithville, MS / Smithville HS / MS Gulf Coast CC

33 Emily Coats

C/OF

5-6 Fr.

Hernando, MS / Hernando HS

34 Maddyx Kirkland

IF

5-4 Fr.

Kearney, MO / Kearney HS

55 Ashton Farnell

C

5-8 So.

Mobile, AL / Murphy HS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

SPORT SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY SPORT:

Softball

YEAR:

2023

Countable Contests:

Regular:

30

Post:

+

+

8

Reason for not meeting minimum countable contests:

n/a

ADMIN. TITLE

Exempt:

White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Amer. Indian

Native Hawaiian

Two+

Other

Asst. Coaches

M 0

F 2

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

F 0

M 0

Head Coaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Student-Ath.

0

21

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS ----->

1

23

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

=

Tot.

F 0

NonRes. Alien M F 0 0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

21

0

0

0

0

0

24

Tot. 2

Athlete Participant Count Is 21 (this is the sum of Student-Athlete counts in table above)

CURRENT SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: Name: Buddy Foster Gender: Male Race: White Started: June 2020 Phone: 662-329-6573 Email: cefoster@muw.edu

Actual:

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Day Feb 10 F Feb 10 F Feb 11 S Feb 11 S Feb 18 F Feb 18 F Feb 19 S Feb 25 F Feb 25 F Feb 26 S Mar 7 T Mar 7 T Mar 13 M Mar 13 M Mar 14 T Mar 14 T Mar 16 TH Mar 16 TH Mar 17 F Mar 17 F Mar 24 F Mar 24 F Mar 25 S Mar 25 S Mar 26 SU Mar 26 SU Mar 29 W Mar 29 W Apr 4 T Apr 4 T Apr 12 W Apr 12 W Apr 14 F Apr 14 F Apr 16 S Apr 16 S Apr 17 SU Apr 17 SU Apr 25 T Apr 25 T Apr 28 F Apr 29 S Apr 29 S

Opponent *Covenant College *Sewanee *Covenant College *Sewanee +Rhodes College +Rhodes College +Rhodes College *Westminster College *Westminster College *Westminster College Millsaps College Millsaps College ^vs Plattsburgh State ^vs Wilson College ^vs McDaniel College ^vs Lycoming College ^vs SUNY Courtland ^vs Skidmore College ^vs Ithaca College ^vs Franciscan University at Asbury University at Asbury University at Spalding University at Spalding University at Transylvania College at Transylvania College at Stillman College at Stillman College Stillman College Stillman College University of Tennessee Southern University of Tennessee Southern Maryville College Maryville College at Sewanee at Sewanee at Covenant College at Covenant College Lane College Lane College at Williams Baptist College at Williams Baptist College at Williams Baptist College

*MUW Invitational (Usher Field – Columbus, MS) +Friendly City Invitational (Usher Field – Columbus, MS)

Site Time/ Results Columbus, MS L, 3-4 Columbus, MS W, 6-1 Columbus, MS Canceled Columbus, MS Canceled Columbus, MS L, 3-5 Columbus, MS L, 1-4 Columbus, MS W, 8-0 Columbus, MS W, 5-0 Columbus, MS W, 12-1 Columbus, MS W, 11-3 Columbus, MS W, 7-2 Columbus, MS W, 6-4 Myrtle Beach, S.C. W, 4-2 Myrtle Beach, S.C. W, 7-4 Myrtle Beach, S.C. L, 7-15 Myrtle Beach, S.C. W, 7-5 Myrtle Beach, S.C. L, 7-11 Myrtle Beach, S.C. W, 15-5 Myrtle Beach, S.C. L, 2-4 Myrtle Beach, S.C. W, 8-0 Wilmore, KY Canceled Wilmore, KY Canceled Louisville, KY W, 13-7 Louisville, KY W, 8-7 Lexington, KY L, 0-13 Lexington, KY L, 1-9 Tuscaloosa, AL L, 3-7 Tuscaloosa, AL L, 2-10 Columbus, MS L, 4-11 Columbus, MS L, 2-4 Columbus, MS L, 4-7 Columbus, MS L, 5-7 Columbus, MS 12/2 p.m. Columbus, MS 12/2 p.m. Sewanee, TN 12 p.m. Sewanee, TN 12 p.m. Lookout Mountain, GA 3 p.m. Lookout Mountain, GA 3 p.m. Columbus, MS 2 p.m. Columbus, MS 2 p.m. Walnut Ridge, AR 3 p.m. Walnut Ridge, AR 11/1 p.m. Walnut Ridge, AR 11/1 p.m. ^Spring Break games

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2023 Softball Roster # 0

Player Rylie Grisham

Pos Ht Cl Hometown/H.S./Previous School RHP/1B 5-7 So. Athens, AL / East Limestone HS

2

Kaitlyn Bearley

OF

5-4 Fr.

Columbia, IL / Columbia, HS

3

Bailey McClellan

RHP

5-7 Jr.

Madison, MS / Meridian CC

4

Jade Rushing

RHP

5-2 So. Hattiesburg, MS / Forrest County Agricultural HS

7

Laikyn Wright

C

5-5 So. Fayette, AL / Fayette HS

8

Avery Byerley

RHP

5-3 Jr.

10 Anna Sandlin

RHP/IF

5-9 So. Sulligent, AL / Sulligent HS

11 Macy Nordquist

OF

5-2 Sr.

Columbus, MS / Heritage Academy

13 Maddy Suggs

UT

5-2 Jr.

Caledonia, MS / Caledonia HS

14 Madison Crosby

OF

5-7 Gr. Oxford, MS / Oxford HS / NW Mississippi CC

15 Riley Phillips

IF

5-4 Sr.

Gardendale, AL / Gardendale HS / Bevill State College

17 Maiya Joe

IF

5-6 Jr.

Philadelphia, MS / Meridian CC

19 Jessica Deming

IF

5-5 Gr. Olive Branch, MS / Marshall Academy / Hinds CC

21 Makalyn Cowley

3B

5-5 So. Decatur, AL / Decatur HS

24 Abby Schlude

IF

5-2 Fr.

25 Jaelynn Palmer

C/IF

5-3 Gr. Vancleave, MS / Vancleave HS / Meridian CC

26 Lilly Harrison

OF

5-7 Fr.

Columbia, MO / Battle H.S.

27 Alysa Newman

OF/3B

5-5 Jr.

Bessemer, AL / Central Alabama CC / Lurleen B Wallace CC

28 Faith Ball

IF

5-7 Fr.

Temple, GA / South Paudling HS

33 Emilee Slade

C

5-8 Jr.

Hatley, MS / Meridian CC

55 Ashton Farnell

C

5-8 So. Mobile, AL / Murphy HS

D’Iberville, MS / Meridian CC

Columbia, MO / Battle H.S.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 3

2024 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE DATE

DAY

H/A/N

OPPONENT / EVENT NAME

SITE

TIME

Mar. 29

F

H

vs Principia College

TBA

Mar. 30

S

H

vs Westminster College

TBA

Apr. 6

S

A

at Greenville University

TBA

Apr. 7

SU

A

at Fontbonne

TBA

Apr. 20

S

H

vs Spalding University

TBA

Apr. 21

SU

H

vs Webster University

TBA

Apr. 27

S

A

at Eureka College

Apr. 28

SU

A

at Blackburn College

May. 4

S

A

at Lyon College

TBA

ATTACHMENT: 2a SAAC

STUDENT‐ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) I.

Does your institution have a Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee in place per NCAA Constitution 6.1.4?

⌧ YES

Halee Hensley, SAAC ADVISOR and Head Volleyball Coach

Hensley, a native of Mayflower, Arkansas, spent the previous two seasons (2019‐ 20) as head coach at Hannibal‐LaGrange University, an NAIA school in Hannibal, Missouri. She also worked as an assistant in the athletic department and served as the director of the Mabee Sports Complex, the school’s all‐purpose indoor sports facility. Hensley served as a volunteer assistant coach at Hendrix College, an NCAA Division III school in Conway, Arkansas, in 2018. She was involved with practice plans, travel arrangements, itineraries, individual workouts, recruiting and scouting. Hensley helped the program go from a 13‐17 record in 2017 to a 20‐8 mark (10‐4 in the Southern Athletic Association) in 2018. Hensley also served as a student assistant coach at Central Baptist College, an NAIA school in Conway, Arkansas, in 2017, while she completed her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology‐Exercise Science. Hensley was a defensive specialist and outside hitter during her playing career at CBC (2012‐16). During that time, Hensley also coached 14‐ to 18‐year‐olds in the HollenBall Juniors volleyball program. In 2014, she also coached at what is now known as Arkansas Preparatory High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

DEDRICK BURNETT, SAAC Co-Advisor / Head Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach Burnett joined The W staff during the 2019-20 season as the assistant coach for cross country and track and field. He took over the head coach duties on an interim basis in 2020-21 and, in 2021-22 had the interim tag removed as the head coach of all six teams for the Owls. Burnett serves as The W’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor, immediately organizing and getting the organization involved in campus and community events. Among those activities is the campus Oktoberfest fundraiser, as well as a Thanksgiving food drive which benefited both the United Way and campus food pantries. Prior coming to The W, Burnett spent seven years in Jackson, Miss. as the equipment manager and graduate assistant coach at Jackson State University and a volunteer coach with the Mississippi Track stars summer track club for youth athletes ages 6-18. Volunteering with young athletes has been a desire of Burnett since he graduated from high school. Burnett has had the opportunity to coach several young athletes who qualified to compete at the USATF Junior Olympics Championships with some securing national medals and All-American honors. As a student-athlete at Jackson State, Burnett competed in the decathlon, 800-meter run, 400 hurdles, long jump, pole vault, and threw the javelin. His coaches best describe him as a “Swiss Army Knife” because he was able to compete in so many events. He was a three-time all-conference performer for his performance during the indoor seasons and four-time all-conference performer for outdoor competitions. Burnett is a native of Mobile, Ala., where he attended John L. LeFlore High School and graduating with an Advanced Honor Diploma in 2006. He later attended JSU and graduated with his B.S. in health, physical education, and recreation administration in 2012. MISSISSIPPI

THE W SAAC OVERVIEW

Mission: 

 

To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student‐athletes. Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics. Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student‐athletes in their college experience. o Encourage student‐athletes to enrich the experience of being a student‐athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development. o Encourage the development of leadership skills for student‐athletes. ▪ Promote the opportunity for student‐athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration and the Athletic Director. ▪ Encourage the student‐athletes to increase public relations and work with the campus in their endeavors to increase community support. ▪ Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.

THE W SAAC BYLAWS Article I: 

This organization shall be known as the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee.

Article II: 

All committee members must be NCAA, conference, and institutionally eligible both academically and athletically and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, board members must be a participating member of their respective sport. All Advisory Committee members will be elected by their team, one upperclassman and one lowerclassman from each team, there will be no more than two (2) representatives, exclusive of officers of the board, for each team serving each academic year.

Article III: Section 1 – 

The officers of the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. These elected officials will be known as the executive board. A majority vote by the upperclassman Advisory Committee members will be used as the selection process for officers. o Election of the president will be held at the last Advisory Committee meeting of the academic year, the other officers will be elected at the first meeting of the Fall Semester.

Section 2 – 

 

The Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility. President: Shall preside over all advisory board meetings. Vice President: Shall act in the absence of the President and shall Chair the Constitution and By‐laws committees. o Secretary: Shall be responsible for taking active minutes at each meeting and responsible for organizing committees. o Treasurer: Shall be responsible for working with the Athletic Director to establish an annual budget and expenditure of funds. Also responsible for receipt/deposit of all fund‐raising money.

Section 3 – 

Meetings will be scheduled for once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting. o Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse, and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Practice is not a valid excuse for absence. o The president may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot if the secretary is not present at a meeting.

Section 4 – 

The procedure for voting will be a majority of the Advisory Committee members present at a meeting. The president has no voting power, except in the case of a tie, the president will cast the deciding vote.

Members of the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee will vote on the By‐laws of the Constitution. Ratification will be a majority vote of the board members present.

Article IV: 

A quorum shall occur if half of the advisory board members are present at the meeting. o Regularly scheduled Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee meetings will be "open" meetings, unless otherwise stated with appropriate notice and reason. o The executive board (the elected officers of the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee) has the power to rule on behalf of the advisory board when necessary. o The meetings of the executive board will be "closed" meetings. The executive board may open the meeting by invitation.

Article V:  

Any and all fund‐raising activities will follow athletic fund‐raising procedures and must be granted written approval by the athletic director. No expenses shall be made without approval of the advisory board's advisor, the treasurer, and the athletic director.

Article VI:  

All amendments must be passed by two‐thirds vote of the Advisory Committee. The athletic director, or his designee, will be the advisor to the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee.

THE W SAAC OFFICERS AND MEMBERSHIP

Madison Crosby Softball

Diamond Rayford Women’s Basketball

Maddy Suggs Softball

President

Vice‐ President

Secretary

NAME Chase Leblanc Chandler Anderson Thomas Wright Milos Zerajanin MG Chamberlain Diamond Rayford Brandon Jordan Mark Furnari Katie Gray Ta'Dashia Flowers Alfredo Marin Hagan Roberts Kendry Crabtree Seline Deconteau Maddy Suggs Madison Crosby Samuel Yarborough Allen Lewis Sarah Kackley Karina Garcia Sasha Burdine Olivia Eubanks Joshua Gonsalves Jourden Whitfield Aziyah Mcghee Kalee Sanders

SPORT REPRESENTED Baseball Baseball Men Basketball Men Basketball Women Basketball Women Basketball Men's Golf Men's Golf Women Golf Women Golf Men's Soccer Men's Soccer Women Soccer Women Soccer Softball Softball Men's Tennis Men's Tennis Women Tennis Women Tennis Volleyball Volleyball Men XC/Track Men XC/Track Women XC/Track Women XC/Track

Kendry Crabtree Women’s Soccer Treasurer

Annually, The W Athletics is actively involved in a comprehensive slate of servant leadership events, which are focused on both our campus and community. In the Fall of 2021 through the Winter of 2022, the Owls’ intercollegiate athletics program has racked up better than 1,400 hours of volunteerism from its student‐athletes and staff. Not only does this fit the model NCAA Division III institution, but it is also a core value of the Mississippi University for Women…and has been so for many, many years. Compassion for others is, you will find, a “strong suit” of The W, as a whole.

Just some of the ways in which Owls Athletics has given back this year alone are listed below: SAAC Thanksgiving Food Drive – The W’s SAAC organization spearheaded a canned/dry goods food drive prior to Thanksgiving to benefit both the United Way, as well as the campus’ own food pantry for students in need. City of Columbus Market Street Festival ‐ An annual civic gathering to promote the downtown area, as well as the city’s Farmer’s Market. Oktoberfest – This is a campus fundraising event for organizations at The W. All of our athletic teams volunteered to help staff booths and activities. SAAC carried out a full slate of activities for the annual NCAA Division III Week on April 10‐16, 2023. Among the events were; volunteering at loaves and fishes; a fundraiser to take up donations for the Amory/Rolling Fork tornado; a meet‐and‐greet event for the campus with athletics staff and coaches to kick off the week; a “Thankful Thursday” where our student‐ athletes deliver a “thank you” card to a person of their own choosing on campus who has meant a lot to them; A fundraiser at the Soccer Tournament to continue to support those effected by the tornado, followed by a “Why D3” video including many different athletes explaining why they chose to come to D3; and finally to round things off a Sunday Funday Student Athlete Kick Ball Game and Music including food, music, and fun!

APPENDIX D – Student-Athlete Advisory Committee  Sample meeting agenda  D3 Week flyer & information

ATTACHMENT: 4a Policy & Procedures/NCAA Violations

Rules Violation Investigation and Reporting The policies and procedures for rules violation investigation and reporting are as follows: In accordance with NCAA rules and regulations, Mississippi University for Women is required to investigate all suspected or alleged violations of NCAA rules. Additionally, all Mississippi University for Women personnel are required to report any and all rules violations. At no time shall any rules violations, secondary or major, go unreported to the Department of Athletics. Any individual (e.g., athletics department staff member, student-athlete, University employee, representative of The W’s athletics interests, members of the community) may report an alleged or suspected violation.

The individual may report the alleged or suspected violation verbally or in writing to any of the following persons:

The Director of Athletics, The Director of Compliance, The Faculty Athletics Representative.

Whenever an alleged or suspected violation is communicated to any Department of Athletics staff member, the staff member has an obligation to immediately notify the Director of Athletics or the Director of Compliance. The Director of Athletics or the Director of Compliance will investigate the potential violation to verify which rules, if any have been violated. x Responsible actions by Department of Athletics staff, administrators, faculty and other University entities; x The education of coaches, staff members, student-athletes and other individuals involved with the operation of the Athletics program; x The monitoring of the Department of Athletics activity to ensure that all athletically-related functions are carried out within the scope and intent of applicable regulations. Each individual involved in the operation of the athletics program is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her area or responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation; and to report any violation of NCAA or Conference

rules of which he or she is aware. Any willful violation of an NCAA, Conference and/or University regulation regarding intercollegiate athletics may subject a coach, administrative staff member or other University official to immediate disciplinary action or termination of employment. Likewise, student-athletes found to have violated any NCAA, Conference and/or University regulations are also subject to disciplinary actions pursuant to University policies and procedures. Also, it is the policy of The W to cooperate fully with NCAA and Conference representatives whenever suspected violations are investigated.

Important Definitions Secondary Violation A secondary violation is a violation that is isolated or inadvertent in nature, provides or is intended to provide only a minimal recruiting or competitive or other advantage and does not include any significant impermissible benefits, including but not limited to, extra benefits, recruiting inducements, preferential treatment or financial aid. Multiple secondary violations by a member institution collectively may be considered as a major violation. (as defined in Bylaw 19.02.2.1) Major Violation All violations other than secondary violations are major violations, specifically including those that provide an extensive recruiting or competitive advantage (as defined in Bylaw 19.02.2.2). Reporting an Alleged or Potential Violation If the Director of Athletics or the Director of Compliance determines that a violation has occurred, the violation will be reported to the University President, the NCAA National Office and the Conference. At the end of the investigation, the Director of Athletics and/or the Director of Compliance will write a violation report to keep on file. At this time, any punitive actions will be discussed and implemented with the appropriate parties. If the violation requires restitution or reinstatement of eligibility, the violation will be reported through the NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs online reporting system.

ATTACHMENT:5bc Policy & Procedures/NCAA Interpretations

Rules Interpretations The rationale, policies and procedures for rules interpretations is as follows:

Reason for Policy x It is the intent of this policy to outline the process for Mississippi University for Women, student-athletes, coaches and other staff members to request a NCAA rules interpretation. x Student-athletes, coaches, administrators and prospective student-athletes are encouraged to ask questions of the Director of Athletics and the Director of Compliance. When in doubt, ask before you act. x Interpretations prepared by the Office of Compliance are to be followed at all times, and may include reinterpretations obtained from the NCAA. x All rules related questions will be granted a response as quickly as possible. x If the issue must be referred to the Conference or NCAA, the response may be delayed.

Procedure for Requesting Rules Interpretation x Any individual (e.g., athletic department staff member, student-athlete, university employee, representative of the University's athletics interests, member of the community) may request a rules interpretation. x Rules interpretation requests will be made in writing to the Director of Compliance.

Rules Interpretation Requests x All requests for interpretation of NCAA regulations should be handled through the Compliance Office and should be directed to Director of Compliance. x The Compliance Office shall maintain a written record (including e-mail response or Word document) of requested interpretations and interpretation responses.

h Whenever possible, the response will be given in writing and the NCAA Bylaw or Interpretation references will be included in the response. h The record shall consist of the following: o Date that the request was made and by whom. o Summary of the nature of the request. o Summary of the response (including NCAA Bylaw/interpretation references). h When a verbal interpretation response is provided (rather than a written response), it is the responsibility of the Director of Compliance to document and file a written summary of the interpretation request and the content/nature of the verbal response. Requests for Interpretive Support from the NCAA and Conference Office The individuals who have been designated by the institution and are authorized to request interpretations from the NCAA national office and conference office are the: x President x Faculty Athletics Representative x Director of Athletics x Director of Compliance Please be advised that the provisions of the NCAA's regulations combined with institutional policy does not permit a member of the coaching staff from contacting either the national office or the conference office to request a rules interpretation.

SAMPLES OF DOCUMENTED RULES INTERPRETATIONS Date Submitted

Case Number

Decision Date

Sub Case Type

04/11/2022 03/22/2022

116125 1159921

04/11/2022 03/22/2022

Membership and Sports Sponsorship - Bylaw 20 Playing and Practice Seasons - Bylaw 17

03/09/2022 02/15/2022 11/18/2021 11/03/2020

1159131 1157412 1149942 1114378

03/10/2022 02/15/2022 11/18/2021 11/05/2020

08/17/2020

1107936

08/18/2020

07/27/2020 06/04/2020

1106520 1103148

07/28/2020 06/05/2020

03/30/2020

1097514

03/31/2020

01/24/2020 01/24/2020 01/14/2020

1090283 1090271 1088661

01/27/2020 01/27/2020 01/15/2020

12/09/2019 12/04/2019 11/14/2019 11/14/2019

1085275 1084886 1082003 1082010

12/16/2019 12/09/2019 11/18/2019 11/24/2019

06/06/2019

1060480

06/10/2019

Recruiting - Bylaw 13 Recruiting - Bylaw 13 Playing and Practice Seasons - Bylaw 17 Eligibility - Bylaw 14, Seasons of CompetitionBylaw 14.2 Eligibility - Bylaw 14.1.8.1, Progress Toward Degree-Bylaw 14.1.9 Amateurism - Bylaw 12 Eligibility - Bylaw 14, Seasons of CompetitionBylaw 14.2 Eligibility - Bylaw 14, Seasons of CompetitionBylaw 14.2 Playing and Practice Seasons - Bylaw 17 Recruiting - Bylaw 13 Eligibility - Bylaw 14, Two-Year College Transfers Bylaw 14.5.4 Playing and Practice Seasons - Bylaw 17 Recruiting - Bylaw 13 Recruiting - Bylaw 13 Amateurism - Bylaw 12, Athletics Personnel – Bylaw 11 Eligibility - Bylaw 14, General Eligibility Requirements 14.1 Two Year College Transfers Bylaw 14.5.4

05/06/2019

1057028

05/11/2019

Eligibility - Bylaw 14, Financial Aid - Bylaw 15,

ATTACHMENT: 6d Calendar of Meetings, etc.

Athletics Calendar

ATTACHMENT: 7ef NCAA Rules Test

ATTACHMENT: 8g Compliance Form Procedures

Procedures for NCAA Compliance Forms Administration Prior to the FA21 semester policy and procedures 1) This process will be directed by Director of Compliance 2) All athletes will be entered into the FrontRush online portal for compliance forms. 3) Prior to arrival on campus all athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be completed. 4) After a notice has been given (usually in the beginning of August), an email (generated by the compliance forms portal) will be sent to each student-athlete in the two weeks leading up to the start of the academic school year. 5) Athletes will have seven (7) days to complete the forms after receiving them. 6) Completion of the forms will be monitored by the Assistant Director of Athletics, with weekly updates provided to the Director of Athletics. 7) Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested student athletes to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and senior staff members. 8) Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed.

Since the start of the FA21 semester policy and procedures 1) This process will be directed by Director of Compliance 2) All athletes will be entered on to the Start-Up Roster for compliance forms. 3) Prior to arrival on campus all athletes will be notified via sport specific coach that the forms will need to be completed prior to the start of practice. 4) After a notice has been given (usually in the beginning of August), an email or team messaging app message from the coach will explain what is needed for forms and medical requirements leading up to the start of the academic school year. 5) Athletes will have seven (7) days to complete the forms after receiving them. 6) Completion of the forms will be monitored by the Director of Compliance, with weekly updates provided to the Director of Athletics. 7) Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested student athletes to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance, senior staff members and coaches. 8) Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed. 9) If an athlete is unable to attend the team meeting due to medical or precautionary protocols; then they must meet with the Director of Compliance to review forms and department procedures.

ATTACHMENT: 9hi Violations Records

Secondary -Level III Violations Date Submitted

Date Closed

Bylaw #

Sport Involved

01/29/2020

Case Number 1090502

01/27/2020

Recruiting

Women’s Soccer

03/12/2020

03/24/2020

105998

Playing Season

Women’s Softball

07/09/2020

08/18/2020

11095345 Recruiting

Women’s Tennis

10/27/2020

12/01/2020

1113822

Men’s Track

Eligibility

MUW NCAA Potential Infraction Investigation Data Collection Sheet and Outline 1. Institutional staff. Include the identities of the individual(s) who conducted the inquiry. 2. Length of investigation. Indicate the overall length of the institution’s investigation whether the institution encountered delays and the reasons for those delays. 3. Identify individuals interviewed and their relationship to the inquiry. Explain why these individuals were interviewed and their significance to the inquiry. If applicable, explain why certain individuals were not interviewed.

Specific Findings and Narrative Provide a detailed summary and narrative for each finding of violation in the report. 1. Finding. Provide a paragraph stating the facts of the violations, including: a. Citation of NCAA legislation violated. Provide a list of the citations of all legislation violated [e.g., Bylaws 13.2.2-(e) and 16.2.2.4]. b. Specific language of finding, including the following: (1) Date and location of violation. (2) Describe the actions that produced the violation, a description of the benefit or inducement (e.g., $50 cash, impermissible tryout, exceeded permissible number of contests) and any additional information pertinent to understanding the violation. (3) Identities of coaching staff members, student-athletes, representatives of the institution’s athletics interests and other individuals involved in the violation. 2. Supporting narrative. Provide all necessary information to assist the enforcement staff in understanding the circumstances surrounding the violation. a . Means by which the violation was discovered. Provide specific information relevant to each finding [e.g., the violation was discovered through interviews, individual(s) came forward, review of documents and newspaper articles]. b. An overview of the information developed/reported in subparagraph 2-a. Provide a summary of the information that led to a conclusion that a violation occurred (e.g.,

summarize statements of individuals, including documents or other records of relevance). c. Reasons the violation occurred and a description of mitigating/unique factors. Identify why and how the violation occurred. d. Identification of any eligibility issues and the results of these issues. Identify the Specific student-athlete and the results of any restoration requests. Include supporting documentation, correspondence and exhibits. Other Possible Violations Include information about other possible violations that the institution reviewed but did no or could not substantiate. Provide an overview of the possible violations including: 1. Citation of possible legislation violated. 2. A review of the available information that supports or refutes that a violation occurred. 3. A statement indicating reasons the institution does not believe a violation occurred.

Corrective Actions and Penalties Include corrective actions and penalties that have been or will be implemented by the institution. 1. Corrective actions. a. Identify actions that correct, eliminate or strengthen a specific area within the institution, its compliance program or the athletics department. b. Reasons/rationale of the institution for corrective actions. 2. Penalties. a. List any penalties or actions imposed with regard to the institutional program, institutional employees or representatives of the institution’s athletics interests. b. Explain the reasons the institution believes the penalties were appropriate. c. Penalties imposed by the conference (if applicable). d. Reasons for penalties imposed by the conference (if applicable). e. A statement indicating whether the institution is a repeat violator as noted in the provisions of Bylaw 19.5.2.3 (Repeat violator is applicable only in Divisions II and III). Background Information on the Institution and Involved Individual(s) 1. NCAA division, conference alignment, number of sports sponsored. 2. Type of academic calendar on which the institution operates (e.g., semester or quarter). 3. Overview of major infractions history of institution and involved individual(s).

Supporting Documentation 1. Individual contact information. a. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals interviewed. b. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who refused to be interviewed. c. Names of individuals who could not be located. 2. Correspondence. a. Copy of correspondence between the institution and conference. b. Copy of correspondence between the institution and involved individual(s). 3. Factual information (not an exhaustive list). a. Interview recordings, transcripts and/or summaries. b. Financial records. c. Academic transcripts. d. Telephone records. e. Team rosters. f. Travel and lodging records. g. Emails and text messages. h. Computer records.

Write and Submit a Self-Report

ATTACHMENT:10a Financial Audit

NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

INTRODUCTION In response to NCAA Division III Bylaw 15.4.1 that calls for the equitable treatment of student-athletes and other students within the domain of the financial aid packaging process, the following report summarizes the data submitted by your institution for the NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program. Each section has been designed to compare financial aid packaging for student-athletes and other students.

KEY FINANCIAL AID INDICATORS The following table (Proportionality Difference) accounts for institutionally administered gift aid only and does not control for varying costs of attendance and/or financial need between student-athletes and other students.

Proportionality Difference Total Stu dents*

Total StudentsAthletes*

Proportion Student-Athletes

Total IGA

Total IGA for Student-Athletes

Proportion IGA for Student-Athletes

Difference

791

86

10.9%

$1,152,111

$119,546

10.4%

-0.5

*Includes students who had financial need and/or gift aid only. The accompanying table demonstrate the amount of variance between the gift aid awarded to student-athletes and other students. • The following table incorporates the relationship between financial need and gift aid. This table results in the establishment of the difference between student-athletes and other students in the proportion of financial need met by the total gift aid and the institutional gift aid.

Difference in Proportion of Need met with IGA Total Financial Need

Total Gift Aid

Proportion of Financial Need Met by Total Gift Aid

IGA

Proportion of Financial Need Met by IGA

Student-Athletes

$1,037,679

$559,532

53.9%

$119,546

11.5%

Other Students

$11,497,942

$4,456,571

38.8%

$1,032,565

9.0%

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15.1

--

2.5

Difference

NOTE: Reporting has been suppressed in any category where less than 3 records are present.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

A sport outlier occurs when a significant number of institutional gift aid awards in a given cohort are clustered in a particular sport. An institutional gift aid award outlier is defined as an award amount two or more standard deviations above the mean difference between the statistically predicted institutional gift aid award based on financial need and the actual institutional gift aid award for all students in the cohort. The number of outliers in a particular sport required to trigger sport outlier status is determined using the thresholds established by the Division III Financial Aid Committee. Sports identified in this table met those thresholds. Details can be found in reporting process users manual.

Sport Outliers Sport

Sport Group

NONE

2

Outliers

NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

SUMMARY TABLES The items in this section, i.e., cost of attendance, financial need and gift aid, are average amounts for student-athletes and other students. The financial need figure is based on the primary methodology, federal or institutional, employed at the institution for each individual student. This figure, as well as both institutional and total gift aid, do account for students without any reported financial need who have received gift aid. They do not include students with no need who did not receive gift aid. The institutional gift aid portion of the student's financial aid package, as opposed to loan and work-study totals, will be the primary focus in this section and throughout the remainder of this report. Therefore, this report primarily will detail only the institutional gift aid portion of the student's financial aid package. Also provided are proportions so that the figures may be more easily compared between student-athletes and other students.

Student-Athletes

Other Students

Overall

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

No Need/No Gift Aid*

1

1%

16

2%

17

2%

No Need/Gift Aid

25

29%

149

21%

174

22%

Need/No Gift Aid

7

8%

28

4%

35

4%

Need/Gift Aid

54

62%

528

73%

582

72%

Total Entering Students

87

11%

721

89%

808

--

*Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, students with no need/no gift aid are removed from further calculations in the report.

Average COA

Average FN

Average IGA

Proportion of FN Met by IGA

Average Total Gift Aid

Proportion of FN Met by Total Gift Aid

Student-Athletes

$23,099

$12,066

$1,390

12%

$6,506

54%

Other

$23,992

$16,309

$1,465

9%

$6,321

39%

This section presents the proportion of students in each category -- student-athletes and other students -- that met certain financial aid related criteria and the average dollar amount related to certain criteria. These criteria deal with the relationship between financial need and the amount of institutional gift aid awarded to each student.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year Student-Athletes

Other Students

Students with Financial Need

70%

77%

Institutional Gift Aid Meets or Exceeds Financial Need*

31%

24%

Institutional Gift Aid Exceeds Financial Need*

24%

19%

Average Over-Award

$2,471

$2,392

Institutional Gift Aid Does Not Meet Financial Need*

69%

76%

$16,167

$19,772

Federal Work Study

2%

5%

Campus Employment Program

0%

0%

Average Under-Award

*This includes students who may have no financial need but did receive gift aid. The table below presents the bias estimate of institutional gift aid for student-athletes at the institution. This estimate is the result of a statistical model that tests for the dollar impact of student-athlete status (yes or no) on the amount of gift aid as a function of financial need. The statistical model accounts for the potential situations of students with zero need receiving zero gift aid awards and students with greater than zero need receiving zero gift aid. These estimates are reported with 95% statistical confidence. Therefore, an upper and lower boundary of confidence is reported as well where the lower boundary represents the lowest estimate of bias in gift aid for student-athletes at the institution and the higher boundary represents the highest estimate of gift aid for student-athletes at the institution. Details can be found in reporting process users manual.

Variance Estimates Lower

Estimate

Upper

-$867

-$333

$200

-7.2%

-2.8%

1.7%

It is important to note that the variance estimate calculation does not account for the degree to which your institution engages in non-need-based student financial aid packaging.

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NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

This section provides a comparison of student-athletes across sports in terms of the proportion of financial need met by gift aid. Only NCAA-sponsored sports are included in this breakdown.

Average Gift Aid Sport

Number

Financial Need

Federal*

State

Institutional

Other

Total Gift Aid

Other Students

705

$16,309

$2,978

$499

$1,465

$1,380

$6,321

Baseball

17

$7,868

$820

$118

$1,450

$944

$3,332

Men's Basketball

5

$13,646

$3,548

$100

$700

$100

$4,448

Men's Cross Country

2

--

--

--

--

--

--

Men's Golf

4

$8,540

$711

$938

$1,125

$5,006

$7,780

Men's Soccer

9

$12,533

$3,036

$598

$1,165

$1,390

$6,189

Men's Tennis

5

$23,841

$7,174

$200

$2,043

$1,899

$11,316

Men's Track, Indoor

6

$21,659

$6,542

$167

$1,264

$1,583

$9,555

Men's Track, Outdoor

5

$19,490

$6,257

$0

$1,217

$497

$7,970

Women's Basketball

9

$10,601

$1,193

$222

$1,544

$2,520

$5,480

Women's Cross Country

4

$23,156

$5,558

$125

$625

$1,000

$7,308

Women's Golf

1

--

--

--

--

--

--

Softball

13

$12,677

$1,840

$115

$1,838

$2,898

$6,692

Women's Soccer

5

$14,029

$2,947

$1,076

$1,750

$1,676

$7,449

Women's Tennis

4

$17,287

$3,248

$2,564

$1,500

$6,921

$14,232

Women's Track, Indoor

5

$22,854

$5,460

$876

$950

$800

$8,086

Women's Track, Outdoor

5

$22,854

$5,460

$876

$950

$800

$8,086

Women's Volleyball

11

$7,979

$1,167

$136

$877

$4,926

$7,107

Multi-Sport Athletes

14

$20,501

$5,261

$384

$1,274

$964

$7,883

NOTE: Reporting has been suppressed in any category where less than 3 records are present. *Federal Aid accounts for both Pell Grant Awards and FSEOG. 5

NCAA Division III Financial Aid Reporting Program School Profile Report (09/08/2022) Institution: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

2021-22 Academic Year

SUMMARY FIGURE The figure below is a plot of institutional gift aid versus financial need for each student-athlete and other student. 10000

9000

8000

Institutional Gift Aid

7000

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0 0

5000

10000

15000

20000

Financial Need

Student-Athlete Student-Athlete Best Fit

25000

Other Students Other Students Best Fit

6

30000

35969.01

ATTACHMENT:11b Procedures/ Travel Expenses

TRAVEL Before you, your staff, or your student-athletes travel ANYWHERE, you must have an approved travel form. Travel includes: game travel, recruiting, off-campus meetings, conferences, and any other university-related activities. PROCEDURES: 1. Completing the TA (Paper format) A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (electronic submission) must be completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation BEFORE the travel date of departure. (See appendix for diagram on completing the paper format TA). x TAS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAVEL DEPARTURE DATE. x TAs submitted within 10 days of the travel departure date are subject for approval based on availability of resources and the Director of Athletics approval. B. Section I. of the Travel Authorization must be completed in its entirety and specifically contain the following information: x MUW ID No. of Traveler, Name of Traveler, Dates of Travel, Destination(s), and Purpose of Travel. C. After completing Section I., you will move to Sections IV and X. x Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns of this section should be completed prior to leaving. 1. Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler. This amount should be multiplied by the number of travelers and input each day in the “Total Allowed Meals” column. 2. Hotel Room Cost per Night: The “Hotel Room Cost Per Night” column should contain the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night. 3. Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. x Section X: This section contains the total estimated costs for the entire trip for all travelers, and the amount will be carried forward to Section I for approval. 1. You will need to complete all parts of this section, that apply, as accurately as possible. 2. Make sure to account for all travelers in your party. 3. The “Total Estimated Meals” and “Total Estimated Lodging” lines should match the amounts input in Section IV.

D. After completing Sections X., you will need to input the “Total Estimated Costs” from Section X. in the second part of Section I. x If you are also requesting a cash advance, you will need to select “yes” and state how much. (See Section II of this Handbook for more information on cash advances.) 2. Game Travel A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (TA) and Travel Party List must be completed before attending each game. B. The TA must include the total amount for all individuals who will be paid for on the Travel and/or Purchasing Card. x I.e. Head coach, assistant/volunteer coaches, student-athletes, managers, graduate assistants, sports information, athletic trainers, compliance, strength & conditioning, and any other employee with a University ID number. C. The Travel Party List should be submitted with the TA and include all individuals who will be attending the game(s). D. The Athletic Department meal per diem is $25 per day per person. This amount includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tips each day (gratuity not to exceed 20%). The chart below depicts the pro-rated amount based on departure times. Departure Time Meals Allowed $ per Day Leave before 8 am Breakfast, Lunch, $25 and Dinner Leave before 11am Lunch and Dinner $20 Leave after 11am Dinner $12.50 x x

Reminder: the University is Tax Exempt and purchases should not include taxes Some cost savings can be found by: i. Staying at hotels with complimentary breakfast ii. Having box lunches iii. Having pre-determined and ordered meals when eating at restaurants x NOTE: Unless approved prior to departure, all meals must stay within the allotted amounts. Which means, breakfast is $5.00, lunch is $7.50, and dinner is $12.50. E. Sodexo Meals x Box lunches, pizza, and hot meals can be ordered in advance from Sodexo for athletic events. x You must submit a request AT LEAST 3 DAYS prior to your event. x You must email Sodexo Meal Request Form. x Student-athletes will be charged against their University Meal Plan. If studentathletes do not have a University Meal Plan, their meals will be charged directly to the sports budget. x If you choose to have your meal delivered to you on campus, please be sure to specify the location and time. 3. Recruiting (Off Campus)

A. A Pre-Approval Recruiting (Off-Campus) Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Athletics’ Business Office before you or your staff can leave campus for a recruiting event. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! B. See the Transportation section for more information on reserving and requesting vehicles. C. NOTE: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. 4. Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits) A. Before inviting a PSA on campus for an Official or Unofficial visit, you must complete a Pre-Approval Recruiting Form (see appendix for paper format). ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL DATE OF THE RECRUIT! Visit Itineraries are required for Official Visits and recommended for unofficial visits. x Pre-Approval Official Visit Request Form x Pre-Approval Unofficial Visit Request Form x Post-Official Visit Summary (completed within 48 hours post visit) B. Lodging x PSAs have the opportunity to stay in an on-campus residency hall during an official or unofficial visit. x PSAs on an official visit can have his/her stay paid for by the sport. PSAs on unofficial visit will have to pay for his/her own stay overnight. x On-campus residency hall rates are $12.50 per night per person. Contact Andrew Moneymaker at amoneymaker@muw.edu x Off-campus lodging can be booked at the Fairfield Inn for $89 per night. C. Sodexo Meal Card x A Recruiting Meal Card can be purchased out of your budget for meals in the cafeteria (Hogarth Dining Center). Meal cards are $120 and include 20 meals. Meals must be included in your Pre-Approval Request Forms i. If you do not use the Meal card regular Sodexo meal amounts are as follows: Breakfast $5.50, Lunch $8.50, and Dinner $9.50. 5. Hotels A. In State x The State has negotiated State Contract Rates with various locations around the state. It is recommended that, whenever possible, travelers make arrangements to stay at one of the contract locations. x State Negotiated Hotel Contracts can be found at the DFA website. x Reminder that in state hotel should be tax-exempt B. Out of State x The traveler should make reservations for accommodations which are economical and meet the needs of the individual traveler.

x Always request a government rate when traveling. x Please note that some out of state hotels will not be tax-exempt, and you will need to estimate that additional cost. C. Hotel Rooms x Reminder when booking hotel rooms that you must include rooms for all traveling student-athletes, staff (coaches, trainers, sports information, administration), and the bus driver(s). 6. Transportation A. University Vehicle x To request a university vehicle, you must submit the appropriate form for your type of travel and be sure to request a university vehicle. Once the form is submitted, a request will be made to the University Resource Management department for a vehicle. i. Before receiving a university vehicle, you must have completed the following: x Read the Fleet Manual (http://www.muw.edu/resources/fleet/vehicles) x Sign the Vehicle Manual Acknowledgement Form and submit to Resource Management x Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license to Resource Management x When driving a university vehicle, travelers should always utilize Fuelman for gasoline purchases. i. Resource Management will brief you on using Fuelman when you pick up the university vehicle. If a Fuelman location is not available, reimbursement will be made for the actual cost of the gasoline purchase. ii. You can download the Fuelman app on Android or iOS devices for free or use the “Fuelman Site Locator” at the top of the page at http://www.fuelman.com/ x The following vehicle mileage charges have been implemented for using University vehicles. Type of Vehicle Rate per mile Car .38 Seven passenger van .59 Twelve passenger van .72 x x

Mileage charges will be automatically deducted from your budget upon return from your trip. There is a $25 charge for vehicle reservations that are cancelled within 24 hours of the requested pick up date and for anyone who does not record the correct beginning and ending mileage.

Travelers must be aware and abide by the following state vehicle policies: VEHICLE USE POLICY 4.101 State-Owned Vehicle Official Use Policy

State-owned vehicles are authorized for use in the performance of all travel or tasks necessary to accomplish official state business that is within the rated design capability of the vehicle. Use is not authorized for unofficial travel or tasks, the transport of unauthorized persons or items, or the performance of tasks outside the rated capacity of the vehicle. State-owned vehicles shall be driven only by authorized users and used for official state business only. Some examples of unauthorized use include, but are not limited to: (1) Sightseeing or trips for pleasure unless the trip is part of the official agenda for a business conference. (2) Transporting family members, dependents or friends to school, daycare, medical appointments, social events or other personal activities. (3) Conducting other personal business outside the authorized user’s scope of employment. Only authorized passengers are permitted to accompany authorized users in state vehicles. Non-state individuals such as volunteers, spouses, and children should not be passengers in a state vehicle unless they are involved in the conduct of business which is in the scope of employment of the authorized user operating the state-owned vehicle. 4.101.01 Operating a State-Owned Vehicle Authorized users must have a valid driver’s license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi Driver’s License), acceptable driving record, and be authorized by their agency to operate a state-owned vehicle. Authorized users include state employees, state contract workers, elected or appointed officials, and independent contractors (where approved on a case by case basis). All drivers will be required, on an annual basis (due January 15 of each calendar year), to sign a Vehicle Use Agreement. Agencies shall determine if a user’s driving record is acceptable before allowing that user to operate a state-owned vehicle. Agencies may review authorized users’ driving records, as necessary. The Agreement contains a provision signifying that the driver has been given a copy of the fleet policies and procedures and that he/she understands and agrees to them. The Vehicle Use Agreement also contains space for the driver's license number and it informs the driver of his/her obligation to reveal changes in the status of that license. This form should be updated on a yearly basis or if the driver’s information changes, whichever comes first. It is the responsibility of the user to immediately notify his/her supervisor should any information change. Failure to report such changes is vehicle misuse and subject to the penalties herein. Agencies must retain copies of the current form electronic or paper for each authorized user. These forms are subject to audit by the BFM and the Office of the State Auditor. At no time can authorized users operate a state-owned vehicle with a revoked, restricted, or suspended license.

B. Personal Vehicle x Personal vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. However, employees who choose to use a personal vehicle over an available university vehicle will be reimbursed for mileage at $0.18 per mile. x When University vehicles are not available, travelers are permitted to use theirpersonal vehicle and receive reimbursement for mileage at $0.585 per mile. x Please make sure to submit a printout of mileage estimates per an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) for reimbursement of mileage. The start and end location for round trip mileage is 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. C. Rental Vehicle x Rental vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. x Rental reservations are made through Enterprise (departing from MS) or Hertz (departing out of state). x Enterprise charges are billed directly to the University and deducted from your budget. Hertz charges will have to be paid out of pocket and reimbursed upon return. x To be reimbursed for fuel costs, you must submit your fuel receipt(s) to the Athletics Business Office for reimbursement. D. University vs. Personal vs. Rental Vehicle x Be sure when selecting your vehicle type you are selecting the most economical option. You should be comparing university mileage ($0.585) to personal mileage($0.18) to rental charges (cost plus fuel) when selecting the most economical option. E. Buses x Charter buses will be scheduled 3 months in advance by the Athletics’ Business Office. x Your complete game schedule is due to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee) noless than 6 months prior to the new academic year. i. A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. x A completed trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. i. Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee). ii. Bus Protocol: x All buses will pick up at Pohl Gym in front of the main entrance. x The bus will arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. iii. Bus Rules: x Buses are to be kept clean at all times.

x x x x x

There are only twist bottles or closable bottles allowed on the bus. No ice cream or milk shakes on the bus. It is your responsibility to clean the bus prior to exiting. Appropriate music and movies are required at all times. At no time are family members permitted on buses without prior consent by the Director of Athletics. x Approved travel attire is required on all University travel. NO EXECEPTIONS. x Coach’s Discretion- Everyone must be in the same attire, looking and acting as one. Note: if a team is traveling straight to an event or practice they canbe equipped in game and/or practice uniforms. iv. DOT Laws x Per transportation laws, bus drivers can only be on duty for 15 consecutive hours before having to have a consecutive 8-hour break. Within these 15 hours, they can only be driving for 10 hours. x Please keep this in mind when making itineraries. If these criteria cannot be met a second bus driver may be needed. x If a second bus driver is required, you will be required to provide them a hotel room as well, and they are not permitted to stay in the same room as the first bus driver. x Note: you are not allowed to feed the bus driver with University funds; however, you can always ask the restaurant to provide the bus driver with a complimentary meal, and most will. 7. International Travel A. International travel is travel outside the continental limits of the United States. This means that travel to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and even Hawaii would require approval. Travel to Alaska no longer requires such approval. B. International travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics and the President of the University. C. When converting foreign currency to dollars for the purpose of reimbursement, you must attach proof of the official rate of exchange. Any documented official statement of the official rate of exchange will be acceptable. 8. Off campus meetings, conferences, and other university related activities All related travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics first before proceeding with any travel arrangements by completing a Travel Authorization Request Form. 9. Occasional Meal Bylaw 16.11.1.5 A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution’s athletics interests under the following conditions (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution;

(b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. 16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests—Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or in route to or from, an away-from-home contest. 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. An Occasional Meal Request Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Director of Athletics at least 48 hours prior to the meal.

I.

CASH ADVANCES A. General Information 1. A cash advance can be received when traveling in-state, out-of-state, or internationally. 2. To receive a cash advance, you must submit a completed Travel Authorization Request Form to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics. 3. The Travel Authorization and Reimbursement Form will then be submitted to the University Accounting Department for processing. 4. Cash advance checks are available at the University Accounting Department. 5. Cash advance checks cannot be issued earlier than 20 days before the travel departure date. NOTE: The traveler is liable for all funds given to him/her. If the advance is not settled within ten working days after the end of the month in which travel was completed, it may be deducted from employee's paycheck.

B. When you return 1. Submit the following to the Athletics’ Business Office: x Receipts for every purchase made with Cash Advance funds (ORIGINAL Receipts) x Student signature sheet (if funds were given to students, see appendix) x Any funds left over from the cash advance. 2. If you spend over the cash advance amount, then you can be reimbursed those funds through Accounts Payable. However, the funds will come from your budget and must be approved for payment by the Director of Athletics.

II. REIMBURSEMENT Upon return from travel, if reimbursements for approved travel expenses are necessary, the following must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office no later than 10 days after the travel return date. A. Receipts 1. All receipts should be taped to paper with amounts and transaction details fully visible. 2. Each page should include a heading with the dates and location(s) of travel. 3. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper. a. Student signature sheets or travel party lists can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 4. Mileage estimates from an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) should be attached for all mileage reimbursements. B. Personal Reimbursements x Reminder: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. x Personal credit cards or funds are not to be used for university purchases unless approved by the Director of Athletics (or designee). All team meals are to be done on your University P-Card. Any purchases made on your personal card or from personal funds will not be reimbursed. NOTE: Keep reimbursement receipts separate from travel card and purchasing card receipts.

III. TRAVEL CARDS A. The travel card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Travel Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses x

x

Authorized: 1. Airfare 2. Baggage Fees 3. Registration Fees 4. Lodging (room only, no incidental expenses allowed) 5. Rental Vehicles 6. Fuel for rental vehicles 7. Taxis 8. Shuttles 9. Tolls 10. Parking 11. Business Related Internet Service Unauthorized: 1. Meals 2. Fuel for personal vehicle or university vehicle 3. Cash Advances 4. First Class and Business Class Travel 5. Food and beverages 6. Personal Items 7. Movies 8. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 9. Room Service 10. Recruiting Packets 11. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 12. Medical Emergencies 13. Travel expenses for traveling companions or spouses 14. Unauthorized hotel incidentals

Note: If you try to purchase meals at the hotel on the travel card, it will be declined.

D. Travel Card Request x The Travel Card is to always stay in the Athletics Business Office. x If you need any charges put on the Athletics Travel Card, you will need to request this through the Athletics Business Office. x For hotels, you will need to submit a Credit Card Authorization Form from the hotel. x You WILL NOT be able to take the Travel Card with you on trips. E. Return of Travel Card Receipts x Travel Cards receipts should be submitted immediately upon return. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 3. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. x An approved TA is required for all transactions on your travel card. x Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). F. Electronic Submission x All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. x Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) x Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format.

NOTE: Keep travel card receipts separate from reimbursement and purchasing card receipts.

IV. PURCHASING CARDS A. The purchasing card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Purchasing Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses x

Authorized: 1. Membership 2. Registration Fee (not related to travel) 3. Postage 4. Team Meals*

x

Unauthorized: 1. Airfare 2. Lodging 3. Rental Vehicles 4. Fuel for rental vehicles 5. Taxis 6. Shuttles 7. Tolls 8. Parking 9. Business Related Internet Service 10. Equipment/Inventory 11. Cash Withdrawals/Advances 12. Baggage 13. Personal Items 14. Movies 15. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 16. Room Service 17. Recruiting Packets 18. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 19. Medical Emergencies

*When possible, identify meal locations on travel itineraries. State purchasing cards are often declined at restaurants that service alcohol. Prior notice to the Athletics’ Business Office will reduce possible instances of cards being declined. TEAM meals are the ONLY meals permitted on the P Card.

D. Reconciliation of Purchasing Cards x Purchasing Cards are reconciled at the end of each month. x Purchasing Cards should be submitted with all receipts at the end of each month or at the end of each trip. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper a. Student signature sheet or travel party list can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 3. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 4. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. x An approved TA is required for all transactions on your purchasing card. x Tip amounts CANNOT exceed 20%. The excess will have to be repaid. x Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). E. Electronic Submission x All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. x Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) x Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format. F. Food Purchases x All food purchases on the Purchasing card should be accompanied by a Food Purchase Form and a Food Purchase Memo 1. The Food Purchase Memo will be completed at the beginning of each semester and include all potential individuals who will be paid for on the Purchasing Card. 2. The Food Purchase Form will be completed with each trip and include the actual individuals who were paid for on the Purchasing Card. G. Hotel Meals x If you try and purchase meals at a hotel on the purchasing card, you will be declined. x If you would like to have a meal at a hotel restaurant, you will need to either get a Cash Advance or request a Direct Pay from the Athletics Business Office and take a University check with you to the restaurant/hotel. NOTE: Keep purchasing card receipts separate from reimbursement and travel card receipts.

V. PURCHASING & RECEIVING ALL ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE BEFORE BEING PURCHASED. YOU SHOULD SUBMIT A PRICE QUOTE (NOT AN INVOICE) TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL!

Vendor

• New Vendors need a W-9 and/or Employee vs. Indep. Contractor Form • Vendors with contracts must have approved MUW Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum Form.

• Must include vendor name; product description, item #, price and quantity; and any other specific directions (sizing, color, embroidery, screen printing, etc) Requisitions

Purchase Orders

• Created once requisition has been approved by all applicable University departments • A copy of the PO is sent via mail to the vendor.

• All items will be delivered to the athletic department. Receiving

Payment

• Upon receiving an order (either complete or partial), all invoices must be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for processing.

A. New Vendor x All new vendors must submit a W-9 for payment. x Some vendors may require an Employee vs. Independent Contractor Form along with the W-9. B. Contracts x All contracts must be reviewed by multiple University departments before requisitions can be created. x A MUW Contract Review Form and MUW Contract Addendum must be attached to all contracts (see appendix). x The Contract Addendum must be signed by the vendor before submitting for approval. x Once the Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum has been completed and the contract has been signed by the appropriate University departments, the contract can then be signed by the vendor and submitted for requisition input. C. Requisition Request x All Requisitions Request must contain the following information: x Vendor x Description of product/service x Item #/Product Code x Quantity of Item #/Product Code x Price per Item #/Product Code x Any specific directions, sizing, coloring, etc. x Budget Checking x Before submitting a Requisition Request Form (see appendix for paper format), please make sure you have sufficient funds in your departments account. If funds are not available request will not be submitted for processing. D. Purchase Order x When the PO has been created, Resource Management will mail (snail mail) it to the vendor's address that was put on the new vendor form. It usually takes 5-10 business days to receive the PO. x If needed Resource Management can email a copy to the vendor. This needs to be noted prior to the creation of the PO. E. Receiving x Your items will be delivered to the Resource Management office, and then delivered to the Athletic Department. x It will also include a receiving document to be submitted with invoice for payment. F. Payment x After the purchase has been received, the vendor will send an invoice to you/accounts payable. x You will need to submit the invoice to the Athletics’ Business Office for review. It will then be delivered, along with the receiving document, to Accounts Payable for payment. A/P will not issue a check without an invoice.

REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM General Information: Sport-

Name of Traveler-

Date of Departure-

Date of Return-

Purpose of TravelName of Prospect(s), if applicable-

Reimbursement Amounts: Total Meal CostsTotal Lodging CostsTotal Registration FeesEstimated Total Air FareTotal Rental Vehicle (input fuel as “Total Other Costs”)-

Meals are $25 per day per person. The following pro-rated amounts apply to partial travel days: x Leave before 8am (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)- $25 x Leave before 11am (Lunch and Dinner)$20 x Leave after 11 am (Dinner)- $12.50

Total Mileage Cost: Reimbursed at $0.54 per mile (must be accompanied by an online mapping print out of total mileage-

Estimated Total Other Costs (Describe and input any other costs such as entry/admissions fees, parking, tolls, fares, baggage, etc.)Cash Advance If you received a cash advance, please input any remaining cash amount here. Please note all receipts for cash advances should be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for review. -

Receipt Submission Once you have completed and submitted this form, please be sure to submit all accompanying receipts to the Athletics' Business Office for review.

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM (Pre-Travel)

Step 1 Complete Section I. in its entirety before departing Step 4 After completing Section X. this section will need to be completed and signed by the Director of

Step 2 Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns should be completed for each day of your travel. Reminder that Total Allowed Meals per day is $25.

Step 3 Section X should include all estimated costs, and the estimated total should be input on pg. 1 Section I for approval.

TRAVEL PARTY LIST

STUDENT SIGNATURE SHEET- CASH ADVANCE First Name

Last Name

Student ID#

Amount

Signature

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 **NOTE: Only sign this sheet of you received the funds indicated in the amount section**

ATTACHMENT:12c Procedures/ Expenditures

PRE-APPROVAL OFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM General Information-Bylaw 13.6 Official Visit: Prospect Name-

Sport-

Prospect Home AddressDate of BirthSAT/ACT Scores-

GPA-

Current/Previous High SchoolExpected High School Graduation DateCurrent/Previous Higher Education Institution(s), if applicableExpected College Graduation Date, if applicable-

Travel Arrangements: Date of Arrival-

Date of Departure-

How is the PSA being transported to campus? If Coach is picking up PSA, where is the PSA being picked up from? Is anyone accompanying the PSA? Please list each person(s) accompanying the PSA (include name and relationship to PSA).

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Relationship to PSAEmergency Contact Phone Number-

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Travel Costs: Student Host 13.6.5.5 The institution may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospective studentathlete a maximum of $40 for each day of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospective student-athlete (and the prospective student-athlete’s parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship) and the student host, excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletics events.

Will there be a student host? If there is a student host, please provide his/her name and student ID #-

Meals Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.5.6, PSAs are only allowed three on-campus meals per day for PSA and accompanying individuals. Off-campus meals are permissible; however, meals are not to exceed $10 per person per meal.

Estimated Total MealsLodging Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.6 On campus or at a local facility within a 30-mile radius of institution's campus and comparable to normal studentlife. May provide a separate room for parents/guardian and spouse or individual of comparable relationship.

Lodging Location-

Estimated Total Lodging Costs-

Would you like to request a golf cart for the visit? Additional Information Please note that upon submission of this form, you will need to submit a copy of the PSAs official/unofficial transcript(s) to the Athletics' Business Office. You will also need to submit an itinerary at least 1 week prior to the PSAs arrival.

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ATTACHMENT:13a Procedures/ Receipts

TRAVEL Before you, your staff, or your student-athletes travel ANYWHERE, you must have an approved travel form. Travel includes: game travel, recruiting, off-campus meetings, conferences, and any other university-related activities. PROCEDURES: 1. Completing the TA (Paper format) A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (electronic submission) must be completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation BEFORE the travel date of departure. (See appendix for diagram on completing the paper format TA). x TAS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAVEL DEPARTURE DATE. x TAs submitted within 10 days of the travel departure date are subject for approval based on availability of resources and the Director of Athletics approval. B. Section I. of the Travel Authorization must be completed in its entirety and specifically contain the following information: x MUW ID No. of Traveler, Name of Traveler, Dates of Travel, Destination(s), and Purpose of Travel. C. After completing Section I., you will move to Sections IV and X. x Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns of this section should be completed prior to leaving. 1. Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler. This amount should be multiplied by the number of travelers and input each day in the “Total Allowed Meals” column. 2. Hotel Room Cost per Night: The “Hotel Room Cost Per Night” column should contain the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night. 3. Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. x Section X: This section contains the total estimated costs for the entire trip for all travelers, and the amount will be carried forward to Section I for approval. 1. You will need to complete all parts of this section, that apply, as accurately as possible. 2. Make sure to account for all travelers in your party. 3. The “Total Estimated Meals” and “Total Estimated Lodging” lines should match the amounts input in Section IV.

D. After completing Sections X., you will need to input the “Total Estimated Costs” from Section X. in the second part of Section I. x If you are also requesting a cash advance, you will need to select “yes” and state how much. (See Section II of this Handbook for more information on cash advances.) 2. Game Travel A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (TA) and Travel Party List must be completed before attending each game. B. The TA must include the total amount for all individuals who will be paid for on the Travel and/or Purchasing Card. x I.e. Head coach, assistant/volunteer coaches, student-athletes, managers, graduate assistants, sports information, athletic trainers, compliance, strength & conditioning, and any other employee with a University ID number. C. The Travel Party List should be submitted with the TA and include all individuals who will be attending the game(s). D. The Athletic Department meal per diem is $25 per day per person. This amount includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tips each day (gratuity not to exceed 20%). The chart below depicts the pro-rated amount based on departure times. Departure Time Meals Allowed $ per Day Leave before 8 am Breakfast, Lunch, $25 and Dinner Leave before 11am Lunch and Dinner $20 Leave after 11am Dinner $12.50 x x

Reminder: the University is Tax Exempt and purchases should not include taxes Some cost savings can be found by: i. Staying at hotels with complimentary breakfast ii. Having box lunches iii. Having pre-determined and ordered meals when eating at restaurants x NOTE: Unless approved prior to departure, all meals must stay within the allotted amounts. Which means, breakfast is $5.00, lunch is $7.50, and dinner is $12.50. E. Sodexo Meals x Box lunches, pizza, and hot meals can be ordered in advance from Sodexo for athletic events. x You must submit a request AT LEAST 3 DAYS prior to your event. x You must email Sodexo Meal Request Form. x Student-athletes will be charged against their University Meal Plan. If studentathletes do not have a University Meal Plan, their meals will be charged directly to the sports budget. x If you choose to have your meal delivered to you on campus, please be sure to specify the location and time. 3. Recruiting (Off Campus)

A. A Pre-Approval Recruiting (Off-Campus) Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Athletics’ Business Office before you or your staff can leave campus for a recruiting event. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! B. See the Transportation section for more information on reserving and requesting vehicles. C. NOTE: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. 4. Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits) A. Before inviting a PSA on campus for an Official or Unofficial visit, you must complete a Pre-Approval Recruiting Form (see appendix for paper format). ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL DATE OF THE RECRUIT! Visit Itineraries are required for Official Visits and recommended for unofficial visits. x Pre-Approval Official Visit Request Form x Pre-Approval Unofficial Visit Request Form x Post-Official Visit Summary (completed within 48 hours post visit) B. Lodging x PSAs have the opportunity to stay in an on-campus residency hall during an official or unofficial visit. x PSAs on an official visit can have his/her stay paid for by the sport. PSAs on unofficial visit will have to pay for his/her own stay overnight. x On-campus residency hall rates are $12.50 per night per person. Contact Andrew Moneymaker at amoneymaker@muw.edu x Off-campus lodging can be booked at the Fairfield Inn for $89 per night. C. Sodexo Meal Card x A Recruiting Meal Card can be purchased out of your budget for meals in the cafeteria (Hogarth Dining Center). Meal cards are $120 and include 20 meals. Meals must be included in your Pre-Approval Request Forms i. If you do not use the Meal card regular Sodexo meal amounts are as follows: Breakfast $5.50, Lunch $8.50, and Dinner $9.50. 5. Hotels A. In State x The State has negotiated State Contract Rates with various locations around the state. It is recommended that, whenever possible, travelers make arrangements to stay at one of the contract locations. x State Negotiated Hotel Contracts can be found at the DFA website. x Reminder that in state hotel should be tax-exempt B. Out of State x The traveler should make reservations for accommodations which are economical and meet the needs of the individual traveler.

x Always request a government rate when traveling. x Please note that some out of state hotels will not be tax-exempt, and you will need to estimate that additional cost. C. Hotel Rooms x Reminder when booking hotel rooms that you must include rooms for all traveling student-athletes, staff (coaches, trainers, sports information, administration), and the bus driver(s). 6. Transportation A. University Vehicle x To request a university vehicle, you must submit the appropriate form for your type of travel and be sure to request a university vehicle. Once the form is submitted, a request will be made to the University Resource Management department for a vehicle. i. Before receiving a university vehicle, you must have completed the following: x Read the Fleet Manual (http://www.muw.edu/resources/fleet/vehicles) x Sign the Vehicle Manual Acknowledgement Form and submit to Resource Management x Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license to Resource Management x When driving a university vehicle, travelers should always utilize Fuelman for gasoline purchases. i. Resource Management will brief you on using Fuelman when you pick up the university vehicle. If a Fuelman location is not available, reimbursement will be made for the actual cost of the gasoline purchase. ii. You can download the Fuelman app on Android or iOS devices for free or use the “Fuelman Site Locator” at the top of the page at http://www.fuelman.com/ x The following vehicle mileage charges have been implemented for using University vehicles. Type of Vehicle Rate per mile Car .38 Seven passenger van .59 Twelve passenger van .72 x x

Mileage charges will be automatically deducted from your budget upon return from your trip. There is a $25 charge for vehicle reservations that are cancelled within 24 hours of the requested pick up date and for anyone who does not record the correct beginning and ending mileage.

Travelers must be aware and abide by the following state vehicle policies: VEHICLE USE POLICY 4.101 State-Owned Vehicle Official Use Policy

State-owned vehicles are authorized for use in the performance of all travel or tasks necessary to accomplish official state business that is within the rated design capability of the vehicle. Use is not authorized for unofficial travel or tasks, the transport of unauthorized persons or items, or the performance of tasks outside the rated capacity of the vehicle. State-owned vehicles shall be driven only by authorized users and used for official state business only. Some examples of unauthorized use include, but are not limited to: (1) Sightseeing or trips for pleasure unless the trip is part of the official agenda for a business conference. (2) Transporting family members, dependents or friends to school, daycare, medical appointments, social events or other personal activities. (3) Conducting other personal business outside the authorized user’s scope of employment. Only authorized passengers are permitted to accompany authorized users in state vehicles. Non-state individuals such as volunteers, spouses, and children should not be passengers in a state vehicle unless they are involved in the conduct of business which is in the scope of employment of the authorized user operating the state-owned vehicle. 4.101.01 Operating a State-Owned Vehicle Authorized users must have a valid driver’s license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi Driver’s License), acceptable driving record, and be authorized by their agency to operate a state-owned vehicle. Authorized users include state employees, state contract workers, elected or appointed officials, and independent contractors (where approved on a case by case basis). All drivers will be required, on an annual basis (due January 15 of each calendar year), to sign a Vehicle Use Agreement. Agencies shall determine if a user’s driving record is acceptable before allowing that user to operate a state-owned vehicle. Agencies may review authorized users’ driving records, as necessary. The Agreement contains a provision signifying that the driver has been given a copy of the fleet policies and procedures and that he/she understands and agrees to them. The Vehicle Use Agreement also contains space for the driver's license number and it informs the driver of his/her obligation to reveal changes in the status of that license. This form should be updated on a yearly basis or if the driver’s information changes, whichever comes first. It is the responsibility of the user to immediately notify his/her supervisor should any information change. Failure to report such changes is vehicle misuse and subject to the penalties herein. Agencies must retain copies of the current form electronic or paper for each authorized user. These forms are subject to audit by the BFM and the Office of the State Auditor. At no time can authorized users operate a state-owned vehicle with a revoked, restricted, or suspended license.

B. Personal Vehicle x Personal vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. However, employees who choose to use a personal vehicle over an available university vehicle will be reimbursed for mileage at $0.18 per mile. x When University vehicles are not available, travelers are permitted to use theirpersonal vehicle and receive reimbursement for mileage at $0.585 per mile. x Please make sure to submit a printout of mileage estimates per an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) for reimbursement of mileage. The start and end location for round trip mileage is 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. C. Rental Vehicle x Rental vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. x Rental reservations are made through Enterprise (departing from MS) or Hertz (departing out of state). x Enterprise charges are billed directly to the University and deducted from your budget. Hertz charges will have to be paid out of pocket and reimbursed upon return. x To be reimbursed for fuel costs, you must submit your fuel receipt(s) to the Athletics Business Office for reimbursement. D. University vs. Personal vs. Rental Vehicle x Be sure when selecting your vehicle type you are selecting the most economical option. You should be comparing university mileage ($0.585) to personal mileage($0.18) to rental charges (cost plus fuel) when selecting the most economical option. E. Buses x Charter buses will be scheduled 3 months in advance by the Athletics’ Business Office. x Your complete game schedule is due to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee) noless than 6 months prior to the new academic year. i. A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. x A completed trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. i. Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (or designee). ii. Bus Protocol: x All buses will pick up at Pohl Gym in front of the main entrance. x The bus will arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. iii. Bus Rules: x Buses are to be kept clean at all times.

x x x x x

There are only twist bottles or closable bottles allowed on the bus. No ice cream or milk shakes on the bus. It is your responsibility to clean the bus prior to exiting. Appropriate music and movies are required at all times. At no time are family members permitted on buses without prior consent by the Director of Athletics. x Approved travel attire is required on all University travel. NO EXECEPTIONS. x Coach’s Discretion- Everyone must be in the same attire, looking and acting as one. Note: if a team is traveling straight to an event or practice they canbe equipped in game and/or practice uniforms. iv. DOT Laws x Per transportation laws, bus drivers can only be on duty for 15 consecutive hours before having to have a consecutive 8-hour break. Within these 15 hours, they can only be driving for 10 hours. x Please keep this in mind when making itineraries. If these criteria cannot be met a second bus driver may be needed. x If a second bus driver is required, you will be required to provide them a hotel room as well, and they are not permitted to stay in the same room as the first bus driver. x Note: you are not allowed to feed the bus driver with University funds; however, you can always ask the restaurant to provide the bus driver with a complimentary meal, and most will. 7. International Travel A. International travel is travel outside the continental limits of the United States. This means that travel to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and even Hawaii would require approval. Travel to Alaska no longer requires such approval. B. International travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics and the President of the University. C. When converting foreign currency to dollars for the purpose of reimbursement, you must attach proof of the official rate of exchange. Any documented official statement of the official rate of exchange will be acceptable. 8. Off campus meetings, conferences, and other university related activities All related travel must be approved by the Director of Athletics first before proceeding with any travel arrangements by completing a Travel Authorization Request Form. 9. Occasional Meal Bylaw 16.11.1.5 A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from an institutional staff member or representative of the institution’s athletics interests under the following conditions (a) The occasional meal may be provided at any location in the locale of the institution;

(b) Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions; and (c) Institutional staff members and representatives of the institution’s athletics interests may provide transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. 16.11.1.5.1 Meal Provided by Representative of Athletics Interests—Outside Locale of Institution. A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may pay for or provide a meal to a student athlete or team outside of the locale of the institution as long as the meal is in conjunction with, or in route to or from, an away-from-home contest. 16.11.1.6 Occasional Meals Provided by the Relative of a Student-Athlete. A student-athlete or a team may receive an occasional meal provided by the relative of a student-athlete at any location. An Occasional Meal Request Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Director of Athletics at least 48 hours prior to the meal.

I.

CASH ADVANCES A. General Information 1. A cash advance can be received when traveling in-state, out-of-state, or internationally. 2. To receive a cash advance, you must submit a completed Travel Authorization Request Form to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics. 3. The Travel Authorization and Reimbursement Form will then be submitted to the University Accounting Department for processing. 4. Cash advance checks are available at the University Accounting Department. 5. Cash advance checks cannot be issued earlier than 20 days before the travel departure date. NOTE: The traveler is liable for all funds given to him/her. If the advance is not settled within ten working days after the end of the month in which travel was completed, it may be deducted from employee's paycheck.

B. When you return 1. Submit the following to the Athletics’ Business Office: x Receipts for every purchase made with Cash Advance funds (ORIGINAL Receipts) x Student signature sheet (if funds were given to students, see appendix) x Any funds left over from the cash advance. 2. If you spend over the cash advance amount, then you can be reimbursed those funds through Accounts Payable. However, the funds will come from your budget and must be approved for payment by the Director of Athletics.

II. REIMBURSEMENT Upon return from travel, if reimbursements for approved travel expenses are necessary, the following must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office no later than 10 days after the travel return date. A. Receipts 1. All receipts should be taped to paper with amounts and transaction details fully visible. 2. Each page should include a heading with the dates and location(s) of travel. 3. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper. a. Student signature sheets or travel party lists can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 4. Mileage estimates from an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) should be attached for all mileage reimbursements. B. Personal Reimbursements x Reminder: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. x Personal credit cards or funds are not to be used for university purchases unless approved by the Director of Athletics (or designee). All team meals are to be done on your University P-Card. Any purchases made on your personal card or from personal funds will not be reimbursed. NOTE: Keep reimbursement receipts separate from travel card and purchasing card receipts.

III. TRAVEL CARDS A. The travel card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Travel Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses x

x

Authorized: 1. Airfare 2. Baggage Fees 3. Registration Fees 4. Lodging (room only, no incidental expenses allowed) 5. Rental Vehicles 6. Fuel for rental vehicles 7. Taxis 8. Shuttles 9. Tolls 10. Parking 11. Business Related Internet Service Unauthorized: 1. Meals 2. Fuel for personal vehicle or university vehicle 3. Cash Advances 4. First Class and Business Class Travel 5. Food and beverages 6. Personal Items 7. Movies 8. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 9. Room Service 10. Recruiting Packets 11. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 12. Medical Emergencies 13. Travel expenses for traveling companions or spouses 14. Unauthorized hotel incidentals

Note: If you try to purchase meals at the hotel on the travel card, it will be declined.

D. Travel Card Request x The Travel Card is to always stay in the Athletics Business Office. x If you need any charges put on the Athletics Travel Card, you will need to request this through the Athletics Business Office. x For hotels, you will need to submit a Credit Card Authorization Form from the hotel. x You WILL NOT be able to take the Travel Card with you on trips. E. Return of Travel Card Receipts x Travel Cards receipts should be submitted immediately upon return. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 3. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. x An approved TA is required for all transactions on your travel card. x Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). F. Electronic Submission x All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. x Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) x Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format.

NOTE: Keep travel card receipts separate from reimbursement and purchasing card receipts.

IV. PURCHASING CARDS A. The purchasing card allows for approved travel related expenses to be made by individuals in your department who have signed a cardholder agreement. B. The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management requires individual cardholders and users to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures governing use of the Purchasing Card Program which may be established and modified from time to time as necessary. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, such failure could result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, including financial restitution and criminal prosecution. This policy will be administered in accordance with other State procurement and travel policies and the laws of the State of Mississippi. C. Authorized and Unauthorized Expenses x

Authorized: 1. Membership 2. Registration Fee (not related to travel) 3. Postage 4. Team Meals*

x

Unauthorized: 1. Airfare 2. Lodging 3. Rental Vehicles 4. Fuel for rental vehicles 5. Taxis 6. Shuttles 7. Tolls 8. Parking 9. Business Related Internet Service 10. Equipment/Inventory 11. Cash Withdrawals/Advances 12. Baggage 13. Personal Items 14. Movies 15. Alcohol, gifts, flowers, chocolates 16. Room Service 17. Recruiting Packets 18. Game Admissions/Entry Fee 19. Medical Emergencies

*When possible, identify meal locations on travel itineraries. State purchasing cards are often declined at restaurants that service alcohol. Prior notice to the Athletics’ Business Office will reduce possible instances of cards being declined. TEAM meals are the ONLY meals permitted on the P Card.

D. Reconciliation of Purchasing Cards x Purchasing Cards are reconciled at the end of each month. x Purchasing Cards should be submitted with all receipts at the end of each month or at the end of each trip. 1. Receipts should be itemized with the correct total. 2. If multiple travelers ate on one receipt, all names should be listed beside each receipt or on a separate sheet of paper a. Student signature sheet or travel party list can be attached only once for team travel. However, please make note which receipts relate back to the student signature sheet or travel party list. 3. Hand written updates CANNOT be accepted, except for written in tips. 4. If the receipt is not itemized, you will have to complete and attach a notarized Travel Form Missing Document Affidavit Form. x An approved TA is required for all transactions on your purchasing card. x Tip amounts CANNOT exceed 20%. The excess will have to be repaid. x Receipts should not include sales tax. (see appendix for Sales Tax Exemption Letter). E. Electronic Submission x All original receipts must be submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for review to submit to the University, as stated above. x Along with the original receipts, coaches MUST email a copy of the receipts electronically to the Athletics’ Business Office. This copy will be used for departmental audits. (This replaces making paper copies of the receipts.) x Smart Receipts is a free app for your mobile device that allows you to take pictures of receipts and email them in PDF format. F. Food Purchases x All food purchases on the Purchasing card should be accompanied by a Food Purchase Form and a Food Purchase Memo 1. The Food Purchase Memo will be completed at the beginning of each semester and include all potential individuals who will be paid for on the Purchasing Card. 2. The Food Purchase Form will be completed with each trip and include the actual individuals who were paid for on the Purchasing Card. G. Hotel Meals x If you try and purchase meals at a hotel on the purchasing card, you will be declined. x If you would like to have a meal at a hotel restaurant, you will need to either get a Cash Advance or request a Direct Pay from the Athletics Business Office and take a University check with you to the restaurant/hotel. NOTE: Keep purchasing card receipts separate from reimbursement and travel card receipts.

V. PURCHASING & RECEIVING ALL ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ATHLETICS’ BUSINESS OFFICE BEFORE BEING PURCHASED. YOU SHOULD SUBMIT A PRICE QUOTE (NOT AN INVOICE) TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL!

Vendor

• New Vendors need a W-9 and/or Employee vs. Indep. Contractor Form • Vendors with contracts must have approved MUW Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum Form.

• Must include vendor name; product description, item #, price and quantity; and any other specific directions (sizing, color, embroidery, screen printing, etc) Requisitions

Purchase Orders

• Created once requisition has been approved by all applicable University departments • A copy of the PO is sent via mail to the vendor.

• All items will be delivered to the athletic department. Receiving

Payment

• Upon receiving an order (either complete or partial), all invoices must be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for processing.

A. New Vendor x All new vendors must submit a W-9 for payment. x Some vendors may require an Employee vs. Independent Contractor Form along with the W-9. B. Contracts x All contracts must be reviewed by multiple University departments before requisitions can be created. x A MUW Contract Review Form and MUW Contract Addendum must be attached to all contracts (see appendix). x The Contract Addendum must be signed by the vendor before submitting for approval. x Once the Contract Review Form and Contract Addendum has been completed and the contract has been signed by the appropriate University departments, the contract can then be signed by the vendor and submitted for requisition input. C. Requisition Request x All Requisitions Request must contain the following information: x Vendor x Description of product/service x Item #/Product Code x Quantity of Item #/Product Code x Price per Item #/Product Code x Any specific directions, sizing, coloring, etc. x Budget Checking x Before submitting a Requisition Request Form (see appendix for paper format), please make sure you have sufficient funds in your departments account. If funds are not available request will not be submitted for processing. D. Purchase Order x When the PO has been created, Resource Management will mail (snail mail) it to the vendor's address that was put on the new vendor form. It usually takes 5-10 business days to receive the PO. x If needed Resource Management can email a copy to the vendor. This needs to be noted prior to the creation of the PO. E. Receiving x Your items will be delivered to the Resource Management office, and then delivered to the Athletic Department. x It will also include a receiving document to be submitted with invoice for payment. F. Payment x After the purchase has been received, the vendor will send an invoice to you/accounts payable. x You will need to submit the invoice to the Athletics’ Business Office for review. It will then be delivered, along with the receiving document, to Accounts Payable for payment. A/P will not issue a check without an invoice.

REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM General Information: Sport-

Name of Traveler-

Date of Departure-

Date of Return-

Purpose of TravelName of Prospect(s), if applicable-

Reimbursement Amounts: Total Meal CostsTotal Lodging CostsTotal Registration FeesEstimated Total Air FareTotal Rental Vehicle (input fuel as “Total Other Costs”)-

Meals are $25 per day per person. The following pro-rated amounts apply to partial travel days: x Leave before 8am (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)- $25 x Leave before 11am (Lunch and Dinner)$20 x Leave after 11 am (Dinner)- $12.50

Total Mileage Cost: Reimbursed at $0.54 per mile (must be accompanied by an online mapping print out of total mileage-

Estimated Total Other Costs (Describe and input any other costs such as entry/admissions fees, parking, tolls, fares, baggage, etc.)Cash Advance If you received a cash advance, please input any remaining cash amount here. Please note all receipts for cash advances should be submitted to the Athletics' Business Office for review. -

Receipt Submission Once you have completed and submitted this form, please be sure to submit all accompanying receipts to the Athletics' Business Office for review.

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM (Pre-Travel)

Step 1 Complete Section I. in its entirety before departing Step 4 After completing Section X. this section will need to be completed and signed by the Director of

Step 2 Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns should be completed for each day of your travel. Reminder that Total Allowed Meals per day is $25.

Step 3 Section X should include all estimated costs, and the estimated total should be input on pg. 1 Section I for approval.

TRAVEL PARTY LIST

STUDENT SIGNATURE SHEET- CASH ADVANCE First Name

Last Name

Student ID#

Amount

Signature

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 **NOTE: Only sign this sheet of you received the funds indicated in the amount section**

ATTACHMENT:13b Financial Reports/Booster Club

Procedures for receipt of funds contributed to specific sports by booster clubs and fundraising activities. 1. The Office of Development and Alumni must have a coordinated approach to private fundraising. Phone calls, letters, visits, proposals, and reports must be directed to and recorded in the Office of Development and Alumni. All athletic fundraising is directed through the Office of Development and Alumni. In the event a staff member of the Athletics Department identifies a prospective donor, the athletics director or athletics staff member will contact the executive director of the Office of Development and Alumni to discuss the prospective donor. A development staff member will be assigned to work with the athletic staff member to steward and solicit the prospective donor. In the event a staff member of the Office of Development and Alumni identifies a prospective donor for athletics, the Office of Development and Alumni staff member will contact the athletics director to discuss the prospective donor. Based on the area of interest, the athletics director will assign a staff/coach to work jointly with the Office of Development and Alumni staff member to steward and solicit the prospective donor. 2. Fundraising activities are recorded as contact reports and/or actions in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge software system in the Office of Development and Alumni. All substantive contact with donors and prospects is required to be recorded in the donor/prospect record. When an Office of Development and Alumni staff member identifies an appropriate solicitation opportunity with a prospective donor, he or she will record the giving proposal in the donor/prospect’s Raiser’s Edge record indicating the planned solicitation amount, date, and purpose. The executive director of development and alumni reviews all contact reports and actions in Raiser’s Edge. The fundraising staff member will update the donor/prospect’s moves through the fundraising process. The Office of Development and Alumni adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights as adopted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). 3. Athletic Department Receipt Procedures: x The Athletics Office receives funds and should date stamp check stub and/or envelopes. x If cash and/or multiple checks are received, a list of all items with donor names should accompany the funds with a total.

x

Funds then should be hand delivered to the Office of Development and Alumni for deposit with the MUW Foundation. x The administrative assistant will record information in the receipt book. x The white copy of the receipt will be given to person bringing funds. x The yellow copy of the receipt will be attached to the deposit. x The pink copy of the receipt will remain in the receipt book. Funds are then deposited and recorded into the designated athletic fund in the MUW Foundation’s accounting system. Athletics funds held by the MUW Foundation: x Owls Fund Club x Owls Baseball x Owls Cross Country x Owls Softball x Owls Men’s Soccer x Owls Volleyball x Owls Men’s Basketball x Owls Women’s Basketball x Owls Women’s Soccer x Owls Men’s Golf x Owls Tennis x Owls Track & Field Official tax receipts and acknowledgment letters are mailed to each donor from the MUW Foundation. Online Receipts: Online transactions are processed daily. An online tax receipt is emailed to the donor at the time of the gift. At the end a quarter, a list of donors is provided to the Athletics Office.

ATHLETICS FUNDRAISING REQUEST FOR

ATTACHMENT:14a Sample Contracts

ATTACHMENT:14b Sample Job Description

ATTACHMENT: 14c Sample Job Performance Evaluations

Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Position Details Employee First Jennifer Name Employee Last Claybrook Name Employee Id/Banner #

Employee Information

Position Information Position Title Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation FLSA Status Exempt Supervisory Yes Position? Salary Grade 12 Minimum Salary for 12 Grade Position 58 Number Department Athletics Administration (Unit Name) Justification of Update essential duties. Need The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing The W’s re-instituted athletic programs. The Director will also be responsible for sound and effective planning, leadership and administration of the Departments of Athletics and Campus Job Summary Recreation within the framework of the overall academic mission of the University. The Director will administer departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustain a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels. The Director develops academic supports for University students. Number of 12 months Months Full Time/Part Full-Time Time Hours per week 40 Hiring Manager Nora Miller Minimum Qualifications Development Information provided in the “Education”; “Experience”; and “Indicate specific experience required and include required skills, abilities, and other qualifications” sections are used by Human Resources to develop the Minimum Qualifications section below. The information in the sections of “Historical Indicate specific experience required” and “Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications” below are from old versions of job descriptions. Please refer to the section “Minimum Qualifications Used for Job Description and Posting” below for the current job description. Master's degree preferred; seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to Education a master's degree required. Experience Requires more than 5 years of experience . Indicate specific experience required and At least 5 years of College athletic administrative experience required. include required skills, abilities, and other

qualifications (including specific computer Collegiate coaching experience a plus. skills): An energetic and entrepreneurial spirit. Historical Indicate specific experience required Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications (including computer skills) At least 5 years of College athletic administrative experience required. Minimum Qualifications Used for Job Collegiate coaching experience a plus. Description and Posting An energetic and entrepreneurial spirit. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will regularly be required to sit. The employee will frequently be required to talk or hear. Budget Summary Budget Org Name Athletics Budget Org No. 511000 Percentage Funded 100 Essential Duties Essential Duties Athletics: Provide leadership, organization and management of the coaching and administrative staff to attain optimal operational, academic, fiscal and athletic performance. Provide general supervision to the coaching staff and to the entire athletics program. Initiate and coordinate the certification of academic and health eligibility of all varsity athletes. Coordinate and approve schedules and contractual agreements for contests in all sports. Supervise scheduling for all intercollegiate athletic events and Description of facilities. Understand and foster student-athlete academic success that will lead to graduation. Oversee Job Duty compliance with University and future national association and conference rules and regulations. Represent the University at conference and other national meetings. Serve on committees that further the interests of the Department on campus and with future national and conference affiliations. Collect and analyze departmental information for reports for department assessments, evaluations, and program outcomes. Provide oversight to scholar-athlete recruitment. Oversee the recruitment and eligibility of student athletes as required by conference and NCAA. Ensure compliance with relevant NCAA rules and regulations. Frequency of Daily Duty Community Relations: Organize, direct and participate in activities that will promote the prestige of the University and the Department of Athletics. Cultivate and enhance relationships both on campus and in the community as Description of necessary to support and represent the mission of the University and the Department of Athletics, Job Duty including civic, media, and future fan/booster groups. Participate and conduct, when appropriate, alumni, public relations and fund-raising activities with all relevant constituencies. Appropriately partner with University Advancement on the cultivation of donors for athletics. Develop and maintain a long- range plan (between three-five years) for the Department. Demonstrate commitment to inclusion

and diversity in all regards. Assume other duties, responsibilities and relationships as assigned by the President.

Frequency of Daily Duty Campus Recreation: Responsible for the comprehensive management of Campus Recreation facilities, programs, and personnel. Provide leadership and oversight for the following departmental programming areas: Aquatics, Facility Management, Intramural Sports, Memberships, Reservations, Special Events, and Wellness. Provide vision and leadership to develop, modify, and manage Master Plan for Campus Description of Recreation, including resource management, improvements to facilities, and long-term fiscal planning. Job Duty Develop and manage the departmental budget for Campus Recreation. Utilize Campus Recreation facilities and programs to positively impact student recruitment and retention. Coordinate with contractual services on custodial, maintenance, and facility concerns. Develop, maintain, and interpret policies and procedures for designated program areas. Facilitate recommendation for improvements to facilities and programs necessary to maintain efficient operation. Oversee the planning, organization, and promotion of Campus Recreation special events and programs. Frequency of Daily Duty Skills and Responsibilities Skills and Responsibilities LANGUAGE SKILLS High MATHEMATICAL SKILLSHigh REASONING ABILITY Very High

Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Softball Coach Position Details Employee First Charles Name Employee Last Foster Name Employee Id/Banner #

Employee Information

Position Information Position Title Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Softball Coach FLSA Status Exempt Supervisory Yes Position? Salary Grade 8 Minimum Salary 8for Grade Position Number 212 Department Athletics Administration (Unit Name) Justification of Change title to Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Softball Coach Need Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Softball Coach will Job Summary oversee all administrative operating procedures and advancement of the athletic program at large; serve as head coach for the softball program; and perform other related duties as assigned. Number of 12 months Months Full Time/Part Full-Time Time Hours per week 40 Hiring Manager Jennifer Claybrook Minimum Qualifications Development Information provided in the “Education”; “Experience”; and “Indicate specific experience required and include required skills, abilities, and other qualifications” sections are used by Human Resources to develop the Minimum Qualifications section below. The information in the sections of “Historical Indicate specific experience required” and “Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications” below are from old versions of job descriptions. Please refer to the section “Minimum Qualifications Used for Job Description and Posting” below for the current job description. Master's degree preferred; seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to a Education master's degree required. Experience Requires more than 1 year of experience. Indicate specific experience required and include required skills, abilities, and other qualifications (including specific computer skills): a minimum of three years’ experience in coaching and/or athletic administration Historical Indicate specific experience at an NCAA Division I, II or III level institution, conference office experience required or the NCAA; thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and NCAA policies/procedures required; familiarity with NCAA Compliance

Assistance Software and other compliance tracking software preferred. A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required. a minimum of three years’ experience in coaching and/or athletic administration experience at an NCAA Division I, II or III level institution, conference office Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other or the NCAA; thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and Qualifications (including computer NCAA policies/procedures required; familiarity with NCAA Compliance skills) Assistance Software and other compliance tracking software preferred. A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred; a minimum of three years’ experience in coaching and/or athletic administration experience at an NCAA Division I, II or III level institution, conference office or the NCAA; thorough Minimum Qualifications Used for understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and NCAA policies/procedures Job Description and Posting required; familiarity with NCAA Compliance Assistance Software and other compliance tracking software preferred. A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift of move up to 100 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Budget Org Name Budget Org No. Percentage Funded Essential Duties

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will regularly be required to work in outdoor weather conditions. Budget Summary Athletic Administration Athletics 100

Essential Duties Description of Job Serves on the departmental senior staff in long and short-term planning, development of policies, Duty and development and management of the budget. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of JobRemains current with and upholds the rules and regulations of the NCAA, conference, and college Duty that may influence the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program. Frequency of Daily Duty Description of Job Serves as departmental liaison with the conference and NCAA for rule interpretations and Duty eligibility. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Serves as the department liaison with the admissions office in monitoring admissions of new and

Duty continuing student-athletes and coaching graduate assistants. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Acts as administrative liaison and game management coordinator for all team sports as Duty assigned. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job Coordinates exit interviews for graduating student-athletes in cooperation with faculty athletic Duty representative and sport supervisors. Frequency of Duty Per Semester Description of Job Works as liaison with the housing office, financial aid office, bursar’s office and other Duty departments. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Represents the Director of Athletics and/or the department at meetings and conventions as Duty required. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyPerforms special projects as directed. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyWorks with the Residence Life office concerning all on-campus housing issues. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyCoordinates educational and life skill seminars for student-athletes. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyMonitors the advisement process, degree progress, and academic eligibility. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job DutyImplements new academic reform legislation with registrar and academic services. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyImplements financial aid deregulation and coordinates with financial aid office. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyMaintains software programs related to academics (compliance assistant software). Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job DutyRemains in full compliance with NCAA, University, and future Conference rules. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Complies with all NCAA rules and regulations, and acknowledges this compliance as part of an Duty annual evaluation process. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job DutyAssists the director of athletics with the allocation of budget funds for the department. Frequency of Duty As Needed Responsible for the training, teaching and conditioning of student-athletes in preparation for contests, Description of planning and supervision of practices, preparation of game strategies and coaching the team during Job Duty contests. Frequency of Daily Duty Responsible for all aspects of the recruitment of student-athletes of high moral character who Description of demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. Including, but not limited to, attending Job Duty primary evaluation sites to identify talent and travel to contests / tournaments to evaluate prospects. Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job DutyResponsible for all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Frequency of Duty As Needed Skills and Responsibilities Skills and Responsibilities LANGUAGE SKILLS High

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSBasic REASONING ABILITY High

Director of Compliance Position Details Employee First Daniel Name Employee Last Talley Name Employee Id/Banner #

Employee Information

Position Information

Position Title Director of Compliance FLSA Status Exempt Supervisory Yes Position? Salary Grade 7 Minimum Salary 7 for Grade Position Number 210 Department (Unit Athletics Name) Justification of oversee administrative matters to comply with NCAA regulations Need This position will oversee all administrative matters that pertain to compliance with intercollegiate Job Summary governing body rules and regulations, NCAA institutional certification, and academic monitoring. Number of Months 12 months Full Time/Part Full-Time Time Hours per week 40 Hiring Manager Director of Athletics Minimum Qualifications Development Information provided in the “Education”; “Experience”; and “Indicate specific experience required and include required skills, abilities, and other qualifications” sections are used by Human Resources to develop the Minimum Qualifications section below. The information in the sections of “Historical Indicate specific experience required” and “Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications” below are from old versions of job descriptions. Please refer to the section “Minimum Qualifications Used for Job Description and Posting” below for the current job description. Master's degree preferred; seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to a Education master's degree required. Experience Requires more than 1 year of experience. Indicate specific experience required and include required skills, abilities, and Minimum of one(1) year of experience in intercollegiate coaching and/or other qualifications (including specific athletic administration. computer skills): Historical Indicate specific experience required Historical Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications (including computer skills) Minimum Qualifications Used for Job Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred; a minimum of one year of

Description and Posting

Physical Demands

Budget Summary Budget Org Name Athletics Budget Org No. 511000 Percentage Funded 100% Essential Duties

experience in coaching and/or athletic administration experience at an intercollegiate level institution or conference office or the NCAA; thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and NCAA policies/procedures required; familiarity with NCAA Compliance Assistance Software/ Front Rush and LSDBi. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. Employee will regularly lift up to 10, 25 or 50 lbs.

Essential Duties Description of JobOversee all compliance matters as they relate to NCAA, conference, and all other governing body Duty rules and regulations (recruiting, personnel, financial aid, eligibility, etc.). Frequency of Daily Duty Description of Job DutyImplement and manage the Front Rush and Banner software programs. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of JobRemain current with and uphold the rules and regulations of the NCAA, conference, and University Duty that may influence the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program. Frequency of Daily Duty Description of Job Serve as departmental liaison with the conference and NCAA for rule interpretations and Duty eligibility. Frequency of Duty Daily Interface with departmental staff to clarify interpretations, and report any activity which might be Description of construed as a violation of rules and regulations and assist with related investigations, certifications, Job Duty and internal or external audits, as required. Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job Oversee the compliance education program for student-athletes, coaches, and other college staff Duty members on conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Frequency of Duty Daily Provide NCAA and conference rule interpretations for the athletics department and affiliated Description of departments that engage in the student-athlete clearance process (i.e., Financial Aid, Admissions, Job Duty Registrar’s Office, etc.). Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job Oversee requests for Celebratory Signing documents and the transfer verification process for Duty student-athletes. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Prepare a petition for restoration of eligibility, as merited, providing required notice to the Director of Job Duty Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator, FAR, the NCAA and the conference.

Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job Oversee all compliance matters with outside interests including booster clubs and support Duty groups. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Serve as the department liaison with the admissions office in monitoring admissions of freshmen Duty and transfer student-athletes. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job Oversee and administer all NCAA, conference compliance, eligibility, and certification reports Duty that relate to compliance. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Administer, initiate, and oversee compliance with institutional certification requirements as Duty mandated by the NCAA. Frequency of Duty Daily Description of Job Conduct regular educational sessions for coaches and student-athletes on important compliance Duty issues including recruiting, summer jobs and financial aid regulations. Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job DutyAssist with developing educational and life skill seminars for student-athletes. Frequency of Duty Per Semester Description of JobOversee Academic Success Program (OASIS) and provide input and feedback for academic success Duty while working with Student Success Center and on-campus counselors. Frequency of As Needed Duty Description of Job DutyServe as a Game Day Administrator for assigned home contests. Frequency of Duty As Needed Description of Job DutyAssist with special events throughout the year (Golf Outing, Hall of Fame, etc.) Frequency of Duty As Needed Skills and Responsibilities Skills and Responsibilities LANGUAGE SKILLS High MATHEMATICAL SKILLSBasic REASONING ABILITY High

Program Objectives Objective #1 Performance Criterion Description

Adaptability Adapts readily to and functions effectively during new situations and changes in the workplace. Unsatisfactory Performance * Consistently fails to adapt to conditions, policies, procedures and/or new job responsibilities or technologies * Demonstrates unsatisfactory job performance during changing circumstances * Displays negativity towards change Does Not Meet Expectations * Has difficulty adapting to changing conditions, policies, procedures and/or new job responsibilities or technologies * Performs less efficiently and productively during changing circumstances * Demonstrates lack of composure and ability to handle stress effectively

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Adapts readily to changing conditions, policies, procedures and/or new job responsibilities or technologies, quickly modifying behavior * Maintains satisfactory performance during changing circumstances Exceeds Expectations * Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives, treating change as an opportunity for growth * Performs effectively during changing circumstances * May serve as a resource to assist peers with change Far Exceeds Expectations * Actively and positively promotes change in support of University objectives and needs, focusing on benefits of change * Easily handles a wide variety of responsibilities during changing circumstances and stays cool under pressure * Able to move into action appropriately without having the total picture * May serve as a resource for manager to facilitate change within the department

Objective #2 Performance Criterion Description

Customer Focus Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of students, faculty, staff, alumni and public. Unsatisfactory Performance * Consistently fails to deliver satisfactory levels of customer service * Does not think of the customer first, anticipate or understand customer needs * Demonstrates an unwillingness to handle criticism, complaints or special requests * Fails to demonstrate active listening or may be defensive with customers Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, does not deliver satisfactory levels of customer service * Does not act with customers in mind or makes too many exceptions to established policies, practices and processes in response to customer requests * Displays a lack of interest in or inability to build effective relationships with customers

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Commits to and consistently provides satisfactory levels of customer service * Responds to customer problems or concerns in a timely and professional manner * Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, gaining their trust and respect Exceeds Expectations * Often delivers superior customer service * Anticipates needs and responds promptly and willingly to provide information or services as needed * Acts with customers in mind and values the importance of providing highquality customer service * Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with customers, gaining their trust and respect Far Exceeds Expectations * Routinely exceeds customer expectations * Proactively identifies customer issues and suggests solutions to resolve problems quickly and effectively

* Takes initiative to find innovative ways to deliver superior customer service * Solicits feedback from customers to improve customer service Objective #3 Performance Criterion Description

Ethics and Integrity Acts in accordance with University values, displaying a commitment to ethics and integrity at all times. Unsatisfactory Performance:N/A Does Not Meet Expectations * Has not established trust with peers, managers, customers and students * Sometimes does not handle difficult or sensitive situations in a manner consistent with University values * Sometimes decisions made appear to be for personal gain rather than the overall good of the University * Infrequently, but on repeated occasions, actions are not in accordance with an atmosphere of trust, ethics and integrity

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Widely trusted by peers, managers, customers and students to present truthful information with integrity and in an ethical manner * Consistently handles difficult or sensitive situations in a manner consistent with University values * Makes decisions based on the overall good of the University * Promotes an atmosphere of trust, ethics and integrity within the department and the University Exceeds Expectations:N/A Far Exceeds Expectations:N/A

Objective #4 Performance Criterion Description Behavioral Indicators

Initiative Willingly accepts special assignments, job tasks and responsibilities. Unsatisfactory Performance * Performs only what is required under normal scope of job * Requires frequent guidance and support, consuming considerably more of manager’s time to meet minimum job standards

* Displays an unwillingness to accept additional responsibilities or pursue job-related self-development Does Not Meet Expectations * Rarely seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job * Seldom identifies problems before they occur * Requires more guidance or support than the average performer to meet minimum job standards * Displays a lack of interest in job-related self-development Meets Expectations * Willingly accepts increased responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job * Identifies problems and brings them to manager * Demonstrates follow through to ensure successful completion of assignments * Undertakes job-related self-development activities on own initiative Exceeds Expectations * Often seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job * Anticipates problems before they occur and brings them to manager * Self-motivated, performing job with little guidance or support * Frequently undertakes job-related self-development activities on own initiative Far Exceeds Expectations * Does not place limits on the scope of the job when seeking more responsibility * Anticipates problems before they occur and brings them to manager with alternatives or solutions * Regarded as a self-starter, taking independent actions and calculated risk * Regularly pursues job-related self-development on own initiative Objective #5 Performance Criterion Description Behavioral Indicators

Interpersonal Relations Establishes effective working relationships with peers, managers, customers and students. Unsatisfactory Performance * Consistently lacks tact, consideration and respect in dealing with peers,

managers, customers and students * Has a reputation for creating conflict with others * Unable to establish and maintain positive rapport due to consistently ineffective communication with peers and manager Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, lacks tact, consideration and respect in dealing with peers, managers, customers and students * Experiences conflict with others more than would be expected * Has difficulty establishing and maintaining positive rapport due to ineffective communication with peers and manager Meets Expectations * Usually tactful, considerate and respectful in dealing with peers, managers, customers and students * Demonstrates an ability to resolve infrequent conflicts with others in an appropriate and respectful way * Establishes and maintains positive rapport by effectively communicating with peers and manager Exceeds Expectations * Always tactful, considerate and respectful in dealing with peers, managers, customers and students * Rarely encounters conflicts with others but demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict constructively * Continuously establishes positive relationships by effectively communicating with peers and manager Far Exceeds Expectations * Serves as a role model for tact, professionalism and respect when dealing with peers, managers, customers and students * Manages oneself to avoid conflicts with others and assists peers in resolving conflict constructively * Promotes an environment of respect and effective communication amongst peers within department Objective #6 Performance Job Knowledge Criterion Possesses adequate functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform Description the duties of the job.

Unsatisfactory Performance * Consistently fails to demonstrate adequate technical/functional knowledge and skills, performing duties below minimum requirements for the job * Displays a reluctance to improve or learn new technical/functional knowledge and skills * Previous plans for further development have been unsuccessful Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, does not demonstrate the technical/functional skills to satisfactorily perform required job duties; further development is planned * Exhibits a lack of interest to improve or learn new technical/functional knowledge and skills; OR * May be new to the position and tasks presently assigned are adequately performed, but total job responsibilities have not been assigned

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Demonstrates the technical/functional knowledge and skills required to perform job duties at a satisfactory level of accomplishment * Maintains competency in the skills and knowledge required for the job * Can learn new knowledge and skills, both technical and functional * May serve as a resource for functional/technical knowledge within the department Exceeds Expectations * Demonstrates a high level of competency in the technical/functional knowledge and skills required to perform job duties, often performing job duties at a high level of accomplishment * Maintains competency in job-related areas and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technical/functional knowledge and skills * Frequently serves as a resource for functional/technical knowledge within and outside of the department Far Exceeds Expectations * Demonstrates expert-level technical/functional knowledge and skills, routinely performing job duties at a high level of accomplishment * Actively pursues opportunities to enhance or learn new job-related technical/functional knowledge and skills * May serve as a resource for manager and/or be considered a subject matter expert in one or more functional/technical areas of the job within

Objective #7

Performance Criterion Description

Judgment Exercises logical thinking and anticipates consequences of actions. Unsatisfactory Performance * Does not have required knowledge of policies and procedures to know appropriate course of action * Negligent in identifying and reporting problems to appropriate personnel Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, fails to choose appropriate course of action when dealing with dealing with difficult or sensitive situations * Identified problems are not consistently routed to appropriate personnel in a timely manner

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Recognizes and chooses appropriate course of action when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations * Identifies problems and routes to appropriate personnel in a timely manner Exceeds Expectations * Consistently recognizes and chooses appropriate course of action when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations * Anticipates problems and routes to appropriate personnel when necessary Far Exceeds Expectations * Serves as an advisor to peers for choosing appropriate course of action when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations * Anticipates and resolves problems, involving appropriate personnel only in extreme situations

Objective #8 Performance Criterion Description Behavioral Indicators

Reliability Executes job responsibilities fully with a commitment to doing the best job possible. Unsatisfactory Performance * Words, actions, appearance and/or behavior consistently demonstrate a lack of commitment to the job

* Displays an unwillingness to assume accountability for own actions or lend assistance to peers or managers Does Not Meet Expectations * Frequently displays a lack of commitment to University policies and does not consider effect on others * Displays a reluctance to assume accountability for own actions * Rarely lends assistance to peers or managers to ensure department responsibilities are met Meets Expectations * Displays commitment to University policies on work conduct, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance * Follows through on assignments and commitments, keeping others informed of status in a timely manner * Performs responsibilities beyond the scope of the job and/or lends assistance to peers or managers to ensure department responsibilities are met * Monitors work to meet quality standards and applies feedback to improve performance * Assumes accountability for own actions Exceeds Expectations * Displays commitment to University policies and often considers effect of own words, actions, attendance, appearance and behavior on others * Sometimes delivers assignments and commitments ahead of deadline, keeping others informed of status in a timely manner * Frequently performs responsibilities beyond the scope of the job and/or lends assistance to peers or managers to ensure department responsibilities are met * Monitors work to ensure quality that frequently exceeds standards and seeks out and applies feedback to improve performance * Willingly assumes full accountability for own actions Far Exceeds Expectations * Displays commitment to University policies and always considers effect of own words, actions, attendance, appearance and behavior on others * Consistently delivers assignments and commitments ahead of deadline, proactively communicating status to others * Regularly performs responsibilities beyond the scope of the job and lends assistance to peers or managers to ensure department responsibilities are met * Effectiveness at monitoring own work results in consistent achievement of the highest quality standards

* Willingly assumes full accountability for own actions and on behalf of the department when appropriate Objective #9 Performance Criterion Description

Teamwork Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others to accomplish assignments and goals within the department and across the University. Unsatisfactory Performance * Does not work collaboratively or cooperatively with peers to complete assignments * Not open to feedback from others * Creates negativity within the team Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, does not work collaboratively and cooperatively with peers to complete assignments * Sometimes does not accept feedback in an open and objective manner * Actions or behaviors sometimes do not contribute to a positive team atmosphere

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Works collaboratively and cooperatively with peers to complete assignments * Objective and open to feedback from others * Contributes to building a positive team atmosphere * Able to balance the needs of the team with individual responsibilities Exceeds Expectations * Promotes collaboration and cooperation amongst peers to complete assignments * Gives candid, constructive feedback and welcomes it from others * Works hard to build a positive team atmosphere * Efficiently balances the needs of the team with individual responsibilities Far Exceeds Expectations * Facilitates collaboration and cooperation within department to meet established goals and objectives * Offers candid, constructive feedback to others and solicits feedback from them * A leader in building a positive team atmosphere

* Helps team to exceed department expectations through high levels of personal contribution Objective #10 Performance Criterion Description

Time Management Manages own time, priorities and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve goals. Unsatisfactory Performance * Consistently fails to meet deadlines * Unable to distinguish between essential and non-essential tasks for successful completion of the job or project * Inadequate organizational skills Does Not Meet Expectations * At times, fails to meet deadlines * Often does not use time and resources efficiently and effectively, requiring assistance to plan work flow * Demonstrates a tendency to get deterred by non-essential tasks * Inadequate organizational skills

Behavioral Indicators

Meets Expectations * Consistently meets deadlines * Uses time and resources effectively and efficiently to deliver quality results * Concentrates efforts on more important priorities while effectively managing lower priority assignments * Adequate organizational skills Exceeds Expectations * Often exceeds deadlines * Identifies ways to use time and resources more effectively and efficiently to complete one’s own assignments * Quickly identifies critical tasks and shifts priorities while effectively multi-tasking a variety of assignments * Excellent organizational skills Far Exceeds Expectations * Consistently exceeds deadlines

* Suggests strategies to use time and resources more effectively and efficiently within the department * May serve as a resource for manager to estimate time and resources required and/or develop schedules for completion of projects * Exceptional organizational skills

ATTACHMENT:15a Hiring Policies

ATTACHMENT:16a Recruiting Policies

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

NCAA Division III Athletics Program Assessment

6. Recruiting i.

Recruiting policies (e.g., for official and unofficial visits).

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

NCAA Division III Athletics Program Assessment

6. Recruiting ii.

Recruiting policies (e.g., for official and unofficial visits).

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Athletics Department Staff Handbook 2021-2022

I.

TRAVEL

Before you, your staff, or your student athletes travel ANY WHERE, you must have an approved travel form. Travel includes: game travel, recruiting, off campus meetings, conferences, and any other university related activities. PROCEDURES: 1. Completing the TA (Paper format) A. A Travel Authorization Request Form (electronic submission) must be completed and submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office for approval by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation BEFORE the travel date of departure. (See appendix for diagram on completing the paper format TA). • TAS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAVEL DEPARTURE DATE. • TAs submitted within 10 days of the travel departure date are subject for approval based on availability of resources and the Director of Athletics approval. B. Section I. of the Travel Authorization must be completed in its entirety and specifically contain the following information: • MUW ID No. of Traveler, Name of Traveler, Dates of Travel, Destination(s), and Purpose of Travel. C. After completing Section I., you will move to Sections IV and X. • Section IV: The first two columns and the last three columns of this section should be completed prior to leaving. 1. Total Allowed Meals: Total allowed meals per day is $25 per traveler. This amount should be multiplied by the number of travelers and input each day in the “Total Allowed Meals” column. 2. Hotel Room Cost per Night: The “Hotel Room Cost Per Night” column should contain the total cost of hotel rooms for all travelers per night for each night. 3. Daily Total: This column should be the daily total for all travelers for meals and hotel. • Section X: This section contains the total estimated costs for the entire trip for all travelers, and the amount will be carried forward to Section I for approval. 1. You will need to complete all parts of this section, that apply, as accurately as possible. 2. Make sure to account for all travelers in your party. 3. The “Total Estimated Meals” and “Total Estimated Lodging” lines should match the amounts input in Section IV.

D. After completing Sections X., you will need to input the “Total Estimated Costs” from Section X. in the second part of Section I. • If you are also requesting a cash advance, you will need to select “yes” and state how much. (See Section II of this Handbook for more information on cash advances.)

2. Recruiting (Off Campus) A. A Pre-Approval Recruiting (Off-Campus) Form (see appendix for paper format) should be submitted and approved by the Athletics’ Business Office before you or your staff can leave campus for a recruiting event. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! B. See the Transportation section for more information on reserving and requesting vehicles. C. NOTE: Per State of Mississippi laws, state employees are not permitted to be reimbursed meals for single day trips. Reimbursement for meals is only allowed when overnight stay occurs. 3. Recruiting (Official/Unofficial Visits) A. Before inviting a PSA on campus for an Official or Unofficial visit, you must complete a Pre-Approval Recruiting Form (see appendix for paper format). ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL DATE OF THE RECRUIT! Visit Itineraries are required for Official Visits and recommended for unofficial visits. • Pre-Approval Official Visit Request Form • Pre-Approval Unofficial Visit Request Form • Post-Official Visit Summary (completed within 48 hours post visit) B. Lodging • PSAs have the opportunity to stay in an on-campus residency hall during an official or unofficial visit. • PSAs on an official visit can have his/her stay paid for by the sport. PSAs on unofficial visit will have to pay for his/her own stay overnight. • On-campus residency hall rates are $12.50 per night per person. Contact Andrew Moneymaker at amoneymaker@muw.edu • Off-campus lodging can be booked at the Fairfield Inn for $89 per night. C. Sodexo Meal Card • A Recruiting Meal Card can be purchased out of your budget for meals in the cafeteria (Hogarth Dining Center). Meal cards are $120 and include 20 meals. Meals must be included in your Pre-Approval Request Forms i. If you do not use the Meal card regular Sodexo meal amounts are as follows: Breakfast $5.50, Lunch $8.50, and Dinner $9.50. 4. Hotels A. In State • The State has negotiated State Contract Rates with various locations around the state. It is recommended that, whenever possible, travelers make arrangements to stay at one of the contract locations. • State Negotiated Hotel Contracts can be found at the DFA website. • Reminder that in state hotel should be tax-exempt

B. Out of State • The traveler should make reservations for accommodations which are economical and meet the needs of the individual traveler. • Always request a government rate when traveling. • Please note that some out of state hotels will not be tax-exempt, and you will need to estimate that additional cost. C. Hotel Rooms • Reminder when booking hotel rooms that you must include rooms for all traveling student-athletes, staff (coaches, trainers, sports information, administration), and the bus driver(s). 5. Transportation A. University Vehicle • To request a university vehicle, you must submit the appropriate form for your type of travel and be sure to request a university vehicle. Once the form is submitted, a request will be made to the University Resource Management department for a vehicle. i. Before receiving a university vehicle, you must have completed the following: • Read the Fleet Manual (http://www.muw.edu/resources/fleet/vehicles) • Sign the Vehicle Manual Acknowledgement Form and submit to Resource Management • Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license to Resource Management • When driving a university vehicle, travelers should always utilize Fuelman for gasoline purchases. i. Resource Management will brief you on using Fuelman when you pick up the university vehicle. If a Fuelman location is not available, reimbursement will be made for the actual cost of the gasoline purchase. ii. You can download the Fuelman app on Android or iOS devices for free or use the “Fuelman Site Locator” at the top of the page at http://www.fuelman.com/ • The following vehicle mileage charges have been implemented for using University vehicles. Type of Vehicle Rate per mile Car .38 Seven passenger van .59 Twelve passenger van .72 • •

Mileage charges will be automatically deducted from your budget upon return from your trip. There is a $25 charge for vehicle reservations that are cancelled within 24 hours of the requested pick up date and for anyone who does not record the correct beginning and ending mileage.

Travelers must be aware and abide by the following state vehicle policies: VEHICLE USE POLICY 4.101 State-Owned Vehicle Official Use Policy State-owned vehicles are authorized for use in the performance of all travel or tasks necessary to accomplish official state business that is within the rated design capability of the vehicle. Use is not authorized for unofficial travel or tasks, the transport of unauthorized persons or items, or the performance of tasks outside the rated capacity of the vehicle. State-owned vehicles shall be driven only by authorized users and used for official state business only. Some examples of unauthorized use include, but are not limited to: (1) Sightseeing or trips for pleasure unless the trip is part of the official agenda for a business conference. (2) Transporting family members, dependents or friends to school, daycare, medical appointments, social events or other personal activities. (3) Conducting other personal business outside the authorized user’s scope of employment. Only authorized passengers are permitted to accompany authorized users in state vehicles. Non-state individuals such as volunteers, spouses, and children should not be passengers in a state vehicle unless they are involved in the conduct of business which is in the scope of employment of the authorized user operating the state-owned vehicle. 4.101.01 Operating a State-Owned Vehicle Authorized users must have a valid driver’s license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi Driver’s License), acceptable driving record, and be authorized by their agency to operate a state-owned vehicle. Authorized users include state employees, state contract workers, elected or appointed officials, and independent contractors (where approved on a case by case basis). All drivers will be required, on an annual basis (due January 15 of each calendar year), to sign a Vehicle Use Agreement. Agencies shall determine if a user’s driving record is acceptable before allowing that user to operate a state-owned vehicle. Agencies may review authorized users’ driving records, as necessary. The Agreement contains a provision signifying that the driver has been given a copy of the fleet policies and procedures and that he/she understands and agrees to them. The Vehicle Use Agreement also contains space for the driver's license number and it informs the driver of his/her obligation to reveal changes in the status of that license. This form should be updated on a yearly basis or if the driver’s information changes, whichever comes first. It is the responsibility of the user to immediately notify his/her supervisor should any information change. Failure to report such changes is vehicle misuse and subject to the penalties herein. Agencies must retain copies of the current form electronic or paper for each authorized user. These forms are subject to audit by the BFM and the Office of the State Auditor. At no time can authorized users operate a state-owned vehicle with a revoked, restricted, or suspended license.

B. Personal Vehicle • Personal vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. However, employees who choose to use a personal vehicle over an available university vehicle will be reimbursed for mileage at $0.18 per mile. • When University vehicles are not available, travelers are permitted to use theirpersonal vehicle and receive reimbursement for mileage at $0.585 per mile. • Please make sure to submit a printout of mileage estimates per an online mapping service (i.e. Google Maps, MapQuest, etc.) for reimbursement of mileage. The start and end location for round trip mileage is 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. C. Rental Vehicle • Rental vehicles can be used instead of a university vehicle. • Rental reservations are made through Enterprise (departing from MS) or Hertz (departing out of state). • Enterprise charges are billed directly to the University and deducted from your budget. Hertz charges will have to be paid out of pocket and reimbursed upon return. • To be reimbursed for fuel costs, you must submit your fuel receipt(s) to the Athletics Business Office for reimbursement. D. University vs. Personal vs. Rental Vehicle • Be sure when selecting your vehicle type you are selecting the most economical option. You should be comparing university mileage ($0.585) to personal mileage($0.18) to rental charges (cost plus fuel) when selecting the most economical option. provide a

PRE-APPROVAL OFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM

General Information-Bylaw 13.6 Official Visit: Prospect Name-

Sport-

Prospect Home AddressDate of BirthSAT/ACT Scores-

GPA-

Current/Previous High SchoolExpected High School Graduation DateCurrent/Previous Higher Education Institution(s), if applicableExpected College Graduation Date, if applicable-

Travel Arrangements: Date of Arrival-

Date of Departure-

How is the PSA being transported to campus? If Coach is picking up PSA, where is the PSA being picked up from? Is anyone accompanying the PSA? Please list each person(s) accompanying the PSA (include name and relationship to PSA).

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Relationship to PSAEmergency Contact Phone Number-

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Travel Costs: Student Host 13.6.5.5 The institution may provide the following to a student host entertaining a prospective student-athlete a maximum of $40 for each day of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining the prospective student-athlete (and the prospective student-athlete’s parents, guardian(s), spouse or individual of a comparable relationship) and the student host, excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletics events.

Will there be a student host? If there is a student host, please provide his/her name and student ID #Meals Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.5.6, PSAs are only allowed three on-campus meals per day for PSA and accompanying individuals. Off-campus meals are permissible; however, meals are not to exceed $10 per person per meal.

Estimated Total MealsLodging Per NCAA Bylaw 13.6.6 On campus or at a local facility within a 30-mile radius of institution's campus and comparable to normal studentlife. May provide a separate room for parents/guardian and spouse or individual of comparable relationship.

Lodging Location-

Estimated Total Lodging Costs-

Would you like to request a golf cart for the visit? Additional Information Please note that upon submission of this form, you will need to submit a copy of the PSAs official/unofficial transcript(s) to the Athletics' Business Office. You will also need to submit an itinerary at least 1 week prior to the PSAs arrival.

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PRE-APPROVAL RECRUITING (OFF-CAMPUS) REQUEST FORM General Information: Sport-

Name of Traveler-

Date of Departure-

Date of Return-

Recruiting Destination(s): include site location, city, state, and zip code-

Name of Prospect(s), if applicable-

Estimated Travel Costs: Meals Estimated Total MealsLodging Estimated Total Lodging CostsLodging Name and Address-

Meals are $25 per day per person. The following pro-rated amounts apply to partial travel days: • Leave before 8am (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)- $25 • Leave before 11am (Lunch and Dinner)- $20 • Leave after 11 am (Dinner)$12.50

Vehicle Charges If a University vehicle is not available, then a cost comparison will be completed by the Athletics' Business Office to determine the most economical option between rental and private vehicle. Please estimate the total mileage for your trip starting and ending at 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. Total Estimated Mileage for Entire TripOther Charges Estimated Total Air FareEstimated Total Other Costs (Describe and estimate any other costs such as entry/admissions fees, parking, tolls, fares, baggage, etc.)Cash Advance If you are requesting a Cash Advance, please specify the amount-

PRE-APPROVAL UNOFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM

General Information Bylaw 13.7 Unofficial Visit: Prospect Name-

Sport-

Prospect Home Address-

Travel Arrangements: Date of Arrival-

Date of Departure-

Is anyone accompanying the PSA? Please list each person(s) accompanying the PSA (include name and relationship to PSA).

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Relationship to PSAEmergency Contact Phone Number-

Meals: Per NCAA Bylaw 13.7, lodging accommodations cannot be paid for by institution, unless housing is generally available to all visiting prospective students. PSAs on unofficial visits are allowed one on-campus meal for the PSA only. This cannot include any accompanying individuals.

Do you plan on providing one on-campus meal to the PSA? Would you like to request a golf cart for the visit?

Department of Athletics Compliance Manual

SECTION 2 – COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NCAA Division III Compliance Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legislation. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, as well as to possible reclassification (NCAA Constitution, Article 3.01.3). It is the responsibility of each Mississippi University for Women Department of Athletics staff member to be aware of all NCAA and Conference compliance regulations pertaining to his/her program and responsibilities. Intentional or unintentional violation of these regulations will not be tolerated. Coaches or other athletics department personnel who are found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations. The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and the Compliance Director are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that NCAA compliance procedures are followed, including the administration of all NCAA compliance forms. Rules education is an ongoing process within the Department, taking place under the leadership of the Compliance Director. Compliance regulations may be updated over time, therefore Department of Athletics staff members are expected to spend time reading, researching and reviewing NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations on a regular basis. Recruiting, Contacts and Evaluations Regulations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 13 address issues of recruiting, contact and evaluations. These regulations shall not limit an institution’s admission office from the recruitment of prospective students generally. Key regulations and principles include: • Recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete (or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or guardians) by institutional staff members and/or representatives of the institution’s athletics interests are subject to the provision set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1. • Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospective student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete’s relatives [or guardian(s)] by an institutional staff member or by a representative of the institution’s athletics interests for the purpose of securing the prospective student-athlete’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. • • •

•

• •

Representatives of an institution’s athletics interests (as defined in Bylaw 13.02.9) may make in-person, on- or offcampus recruiting contacts with a prospective student-athlete; however, such off-campus contacts may not occur until the conclusion of the prospective student-athlete’s sophomore year in high school. In-person, off-campus recruiting contacts shall not be made with a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or guardian(s) until the prospective student-athlete has completed his or her sophomore year in high school. U.S. service academy exceptions to this provision are set forth in Bylaw 13.16.1. A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives, guardian(s) or individual of a comparable relationship and an institutional athletics department staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of greeting (see NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.02.3 for further definition). An evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospective student-athlete, including any visit to a prospective student-athlete’s educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospective student-athlete participating in any practice or competition at any site. A prospective student-athlete may not be provided an official visit earlier than January 1 of the prospective studentathlete’s junior year in high school. A prospective student-athlete may visit a member institution’s campus at his or her own expense an unlimited number of times. A prospective student-athlete may make unofficial visits before January of his or her junior year

in high school.

Recruiting Best Practices: 1. Enter each of your prospects in Front Rush (and if needed create a folder for them). a. Record contact information, parents’ names, high school info, etc. b. Log all calls, contacts and evaluations in the prospects profile in Front Rush c. Enclose all academic information d. Enclose all athletic information 2. Request that the prospect e-mail (scan) you a copy of their high school transcripts and test scores (SAT or ACT). 3. Input the prospects information into our compliance database. (Front Rush) 4. Inform the prospect of the Division III eligibility standards for The W. 5. Remind the prospect that when registering for the SAT or ACT, he/she should ensure scores are sent to The W for evaluation. 6. Inform the prospect of the scholarship opportunities available in each college on campus beyond the admissions grants. 7. Be able to tell our story each and every time.

NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Celebratory Signing Form

I, (first and last name), have been accepted to the Mississippi University for Women, a future NCAA Division III institution. In addition to my academic responsibilities, I intend to participate in the sport(s) of (name of sport(s) during the (year) academic year. Consistent with Division III's goal of fostering an environment where students can follow their passions and discover their potential, Division III student-athletes are encouraged to:

DISCOVER Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play…to discover themselves.

DEVELOP Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating in activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience.

DEDICATE Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the studentbody.

Owls Athletics Philosophy Statement - Win Every Day The Department of Athletics will conduct a broad-based Division III focused sports program for men and women that is an integral part of the University’s mission and adheres to the framework established by the NCAA and all other governing bodies. The overall development of each student-athlete is of paramount importance. The department will provide the necessary vision and leadership for student-athletes to participate at the highest level of their ability while pursuing a quality education. Participation on an intercollegiate team will provide student-athletes with the opportunity to learn and develop values which foster self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills and fair play in an equitable and diverse environment. The goal is to attain and maintain competitive excellence in all sports programs, including participation in intercollegiate individual and team championship events, whenever possible. The mission of the Department of Athletics at The W is to develop student-athletes who desire to excel in the four core principles of Athletics, Academics, Community, and Life.

This form commemorates my choice to attend the Mississippi University for Women. By signing this form, I embrace the Division III philosophy. I also understand my signature neither obligates me to attend the institution, noted above, and participate in athletics nor does it guarantee me a roster position. Prospective Student-Athlete:

Date:

February 18, 2022

In accordance with NCAA bylaw 13.1.1.2, MUW is granting permission for your coaching staff to contact regarding their transfer to your institution. MUW will be granting a release to all institutions. If you wish to receive further information regarding contact me at 662-329-6586 or by e-mail at dltalley@muw.edu. Sport:

participation here at MUW, please feel free to

Previous Institution:

Date Self-Release Received:

Expiration Date:

First Release? If subject to disclosure requirements, has previous institution been notified? YES NO If yes, who was notified? Date of notification: Sincerely,

Daniel Talley Compliance Director cc:

, Head

Coach

Permission to Contact Info Page Self-Release: see previous page The previous form is in reference the bylaw 13.1.1.2.1. Students may request a self-release which will give another institution permission to contact the student athlete who currently attends MUW. 13.1.1.2.1 Self-Release. Using a form made available by the NCAA national office, a student-athlete who attends a Division III institution may issue, on his or her own behalf, permission for another Division III institution to contact the student-athlete about a potential transfer. The student-athlete shall forward this form to the director of athletics at the institution of interest. Contact between the student-athlete and institution may occur during the 30-day period beginning with the date the permission to contact form is signed by the student-athlete. An additional form must be issued for contact to occur or continue beyond the initial 30-day period.

Transfer Portal: see next page Bylaw 13.1.1.2 states an institution cannot contact a student athlete from another 4 year institution without first obtaining permission to contact.

13.1.1.2 Four-Year College Prospective Student-Athletes. An athletics staff member or other representative of the institution’s athletics interests shall not make contact in any manner (e.g., in-person contact, telephone calls, electronic communication, written correspondence) with the student-athlete of another NCAA or NAIA four-year collegiate institution, directly or indirectly, without first obtaining written permission to do so, regardless of who makes the initial contact. If permission is not granted, the second institution shall not encourage the transfer. If permission is granted, all applicable NCAA recruiting rules apply. If an institution receives a written request from a student-athlete to permit another institution to contact the student-athlete about transferring, the institution shall grant or deny the request within seven business days (see Bylaw 13.02.1) of receipt of the request. If the institution fails to respond to the student-athlete’s written request within seven business days, permission shall be granted by default and the institution shall provide written permission to the student-athlete. Written permission may be granted by: [D] (Revised: 1/10/91, 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, 1/9/06, 10/17/06, 1/12/11) (a) The first institution’s athletics director (or an athletics administrator designated by the athletics director); or (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/04) (b) The student-athlete, if the student-athlete attends a Division III institution (see Bylaw 13.1.1.2.1). (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/04) The NCAA is using the Transfer Portal for students wishing to transfer. Their permission to contact information will be listed. *Please note the following circled in red in regards to permission to contact: ***If a Student Athlete is not listed in the Transfer Portal please contact the Director of Compliance; they will send a “traditional” permission to contact letter to receive permission to speak with the student athlete.

➢ Transfer Portal Information

(Login to NCAA MY Apps)

See Red Circles for Permission to Contact Key Identifiers

12-3-2019 – ATTENTION DIVISION III The following information clarifies the most common questions asked by Division III institutions starting to use the transfer portal. HOW TO SEE THE PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO ENTER A STUDENT If you are an administrator who will enter students in the transfer portal, you must have edit access. First make sure your SSO administrator adds the transfer portal to your NCAA apps. Edit access provides the permission to contact and my transfers tabs. When adding the transfer portal as an app, the default is set to view only. For individuals needing edit access, the YES needs selected for edit access. NCAA ID - STUDENT MUST REGISTER WITH THE NCAA ELIGIBLITY CENTER The NCAA ID cannot be created for the student entry in the transfer portal by anyone but the student. The student must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to receive an NCAA ID by registering for a certification account or profile account. A registration fee is required for a certification account. The profile account does not require a fee. If an NCAA ID is created by a member institution, it will include a letter within the ID. This is not the acceptable 10 digit NCAA ID for transfer portal entry. SPORT PARTICIPATION The intent of the sport designation in the transfer portal is for the sport the student participates in at your institution and not the sport, if different, the student wishes to participate at another institution. DIVISION III WEBINARS Please refer to all the transfer portal resources for your questions located in the resources section of the transfer portal. Additionally Division III has held two webinars on the transfer portal and those are located on the Division III webinar homepage. 10-30-2019 - TRANSFER PORTAL SEARCH FEATURE CHANGING ON NOVEMBER 1

Starting November 1, 2019, you will need to select the specific year (e.g., 2018-19) or ALL to search the 2018-19 and 2019-20 list of studentathletes. Generally, coaches will want to select ALL since student-athletes entered in the transfer portal before August 1, 2019 are listed in 2018-19 and may still have an active status. 8-29-2019 - HAVE FALL CLASSES STARTED ON YOUR CAMPUS?

If classes have started, it is time for compliance administrators to matriculate and withdraw student records in the transfer portal. MATRICULATE - Student-athlete who transferred to your institution and attending classes for the regular academic year. WITHDRAW - Student-athlete who entered the transfer portal and decided to not transfer. Student-athlete has remained at your institution and attending classes for the regular academic year. Student-athlete can be entered in the transfer portal again if the student-athlete decides to once again explore transfer opportunities.

Athletics Department Student-Athlete Handbook 2021-22 ***Athletics reserve the right to amend this manual at any time without notice; the version of the manual posted online at the time of an incident or inquiry is controlling***

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STUDENT-ATHLETE RECRUITING HOST POLICY

In an effort to develop a comprehensive recruiting process to assist in the growth of the athletic teams, current student- athletes may be asked to assist a coach in the recruitment of a potential student-athlete during an official recruiting visit. The Athletic Department’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance oversees the official visit process and ensures that the following NCAA regulations for student hosts are followed: The institution may provide the following to a student-host entertaining a prospect: 1. A maximum of $30 for each day of the visit to cover all costs of entertaining the prospect (and the prospect’s parents, legal guardians or spouse), excluding the cost of meals and admission to campus athletic events. These funds may not be used for the purchase of souvenirs such as T-shirts or other institutional mementos. It is permissible to provide the student host with an additional $15 per day for each additional prospect the host entertains. All entertainment must take place within 30 miles of campus. 2. A complimentary admission to a campus athletics event; provided the ticket is utilized to accompany a prospect to that event during the prospect’s official visit. 3. At the conclusion of the campus visit for a prospect, the student host must fill out the appropriate Student Host Expense Report. The host must provide receipts and/or documentation as to how monies were spent and activities in which the prospect was involved. A. MULTIPLE HOSTS ➢ If several students host a prospect, the institution shall provide only one student host entertainment money to cover the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the prospect and the host. The other students shall pay for their own entertainment. B. USE OF AUTOMOBILE ➢ The institution or representatives of its athletics interests shall not provide an automobile for use by the prospect or the student host. C. STUDENT HOST RECRUITING GUIDELINES Student hosts serve as representatives of the team. The reputation of the team, the Athletic Department and MUW are at stake. Each student host is required to sign a statement of understanding of the rules that follow. Any violation of those rules is subject to discipline under the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. 1. Prospective student-athletes (PSAs) will have a curfew of 12 midnight unless participating in activities supervised by the coaching staff. The host is responsible for the PSA during the entire visit. The safety and welfare of the PSA, including food, sleeping arrangements, and social contacts, are of utmost importance. If a problem arises with the PSA, contact your coaching staff immediately. 2. Underage drinking (below 21) is illegal in the State of Mississippi. A PSA, regardless of age, must be aware that alcohol use will not be tolerated while on an official visit. Consumption of alcohol in the residence halls is not permitted at any time. 3. Mississippi University for Women will not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct. 4. The host and coaching staff shall discuss and plan an itinerary for the visit. Activities should be academic, recreational, and social in nature to provide the recruit with a view of typical student life at MUW. Team activities and attendance at University social events and athletic

contests are encouraged. 5. PSAs and student hosts may be provided up to $30.00 per day for entertainment expenses. It is the host’s responsibility to handle the money. At no time may cash be given to a PSA. The money is not to be used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 6. The student host must ensure that the prospective student-athlete does not have contact with representatives of the University’s athletic interests (“boosters”) during the visit. 7. The student host must ensure that the PSA does not visit any bar(s) and/or Adult Entertainment facilities during their campus visit.

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SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS

1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Student-athletes receiving academic scholarships must maintain the minimum G.P.A. requirements associated with their particular scholarship. In the event that the student-athlete loses their academic scholarship, it is NOT the responsibility of the Athletic Department to cover the amount of the award. 2. OUTSIDE GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS Any student-athlete receiving an outside grant or scholarship must notify the Athletic Department in advance to ensure that it is permissible to accept the grant/scholarship.

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Documented policies or procedures concerning admissions and academic standards (including those for special admissions). Procedures to certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition (e.g., checklist distributed to coaches, trainers, equipment manager). Procedures for evaluating eligibility-certification process and individuals involved. Procedures and/or forms used in determining eligibility of transfer student-athletes (e.g., residency requirement, transferable degree credit/grade-point averages, full-time terms of enrollment).

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Documented policies or procedures concerning admissions and academic standards (including those for special admissions). (Staff Handbook 66-69; Compliance Manual 7-9)

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ADMISSIONS

Prospective student-athletes can apply for admissions at https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply.The admissions application is free. A. Freshman B. https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarshipsRequirements: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/freshmen/requirements • Admissions Scholarships: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships/freshmen C. Transfer • Requirements: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/requirements • Admissions Scholarships: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships/transfer D. Graduates • Information: https://www.muw.edu/graduates E. International • Requirements for undergraduate and graduate admissions can be found at: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply/international F. Types of Scholarships: • https://www.muw.edu/admssions/affordable/scholarships • • •

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Admissions scholarships are based on academic performance of students at their previous institution. Departmental scholarships are awarded by individual departments and have their own application, deadline, and selection process. These scholarships can be found at h EMCC Tuition Guarantee is for residents of Lowndes County, Mississippi, who have graduated from East Mississippi Community College. These students are eligible to attend The W tuition-free. Academic Common Market allows students to receive discounted tuition rates. You must be a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia. Students must select a program an eligible program located at link Alumni scholarships are awarded to students whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduated from the W and are an active member of the MUW Alumni Association.

G. Cost of Attendance and Scholarships/Financial Aid Estimates • Tuition & Fees costs can be found at http://www.muw.edu/accounting/students/tuition H. Transcript Evaluation • All preliminary admissions screenings go directly to the Office of Admissions- Iika McCarter • Transcript evaluation should include all official/unofficial transcripts from all current and prior institutions. • Please allow 48 hours for a response to all inquiries. • NOTE: evaluations are only preliminary and could change based on actual grades submitted on official transcripts and for in progress classes. I.

Admissions Tours • Before requesting any admissions tours, a Pre-Approval Official/Unofficial Visit Request Form should be completed and approved by the Director of Athletics. • If a golf cart is request on the request form, the Athletics Business Office will handle the reservation. • Weekend Visits: 1. Contact the Office of Admissions one week prior to the arrival date to make arrangements to pick up housing keys and/or golf cart. • Weekday Visits: 1. Admissions Tours are available during the week and no housing key and/or golf cart request is necessary. 2. Contact Iika McCarter in Admissions to set up a tour at least one week prior to arrival date.

J. Enrollment Management Software • Logging in 1. Using SLATE 2. Institution: muw 3. Username: wathletics (assigned) 4. Password: goowls (assigned) •

Admissions Terminology o Stage Classifications: Terminology Inquiry

Applicant

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Admissions Meaning Student has shown interest in The W but has not taken the step to complete an application for admission Student has applied for admission but we are missing documents to make an admissions decision Student has been accepted and satisfied requirements but has not completed an intent to enroll form

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Admissions Meaning Student is a first-time freshman who has or will be graduating from high school with no college experience post high school graduation (dual enrollment credits from high school don’t count toward this) Student has attended a college/university post high school graduation but has never attended The W Student has attended The W before but has had a break in enrollment seeking to return

Finding Students 1. To search for student, click search. From there, demographic and admission data boxes will pop up allowing you to enter student information. For a sure way to find someone, enter only last name and first name. Once information has been entered, click search again. 2. A list will populate with all of the students in the system with that first and last name. You will see: First Name; Last Name; Stage: Inquiry, Applicant, Decision, Confirmed; Intent to Enroll; Market Segment: freshman, transfer, returning student; and Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3. Double click on the student record. From there, you will see basic information such as birthdate, ethnicity, etc. Scroll down and there are several other collapsible areas to view information such as: a. View Student Majors: here you will see what the student indicated that they were interested in b. User Defined: the option to see what sport they are interested in is located at the top of this page c. View Student Scores: any ACT or SAT scores are available here d. High School/College Data: current and prior schools are listed here e. Address Data f. Tracking requirements: here you will see all items that we are tracking a student for to make an admissions decision. In the satisfied column, an item is listed as true if we have it and false if we have not received it

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Searching by Predefined Query 1. Each sport has its own predefined query to quickly find all students who have indicated interest in a particular spot. To access each sport list, do the following: a. From the student search screen, scroll to Student Search by Predefined Query b. Query Folder: select Athletics Folder c. Query Name: select the appropriate query by sport:

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Admissions Mississippi University for Women policies regarding admission are determined by the Office of Admission, and are as follows: • Admission of entering freshmen is based on the completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) specified below with either a specific minimum grade-point average (GPA) or both a specific GPA and minimum standard test score. Students must submit a high school transcript reflecting satisfactory completion of the following College Prep Curriculum requirements. (Provisional admission may be granted with a seven-semester high school transcript provided the transcript indicates that courses to complete the CPC are underway; final admission will require a complete transcript.) The high school CPC requirements set forth below are applicable to students graduating from high school beginning with the spring of 1996 and are subject to change in accordance with the Institutions of Higher Learning.

Freshman Students Carnegie Subject

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English

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Courses must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Mathematics

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Algebra I or its equivalent plus two math units higher than Algebra I

Science

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Biology I or its equivalent plus two units higher than Biology I

Social Studies

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United States History (1 unit), World History (1 unit), Government (1/2 unit), and Economics (1/2 unit) or Introduction to World Geography (1/2 unit)

Advanced Electives

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Option 1: Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II Option 2: Foreign Language I and Advanced World Geography Option 3: Any combination of English, Mathematics higher than Algebra I, Science higher than Biology I, Advanced Elective category, any AP course, any IB course

Technology

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The course should emphasize the use of technology as a productivity tool. Instruction should include utilizing various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize, and publish information. The application of technology as a productivity tool, rather than specific hardware and/or software packages should be the focus of the course.

Arts

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Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two 1/2 units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

Pre-High School Units

Courses taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided the course earns Carnegie credit and the content is the same as the high school course.

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Students may be accepted for transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities if a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA has been maintained on all course work attempted, with the exception of vocational/technical or other courses not acceptable for transfer. Official transcripts must certify that if the student is eligible to re-enter the college from which the student is transferring. Applicants must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. Failure to provide information about prior college attendance is grounds for disciplinary action including immediate dismissal from the University. In addition, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria:

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1. Have been admissible as a freshman. The applicant must submit official high school records (see freshman admission) as well as college transcripts to meet this requirement. 2. Have successfully completed at least the following 30 semester hours of college work at a regionally accredited school: ▪ 6 hours of English Composition ▪ 3 hours of College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, or higher level mathematics ▪ 6 hours of Natural Science ▪ 9 hours of Humanities and Fine Arts ▪ 6 hours of Social or Behavioral Sciences Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW is eligible for admission. Any student who has earned other Associate level degrees from a regionally accredited institution in a transferable area (as defined by MUW) and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW may be eligible for admission.

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Applicants for undergraduate studies should have all required materials submitted to the Office of International: •

The following steps are in place for international student applicants: o Step 1: Apply for undergraduate admissions. $40 application fee – You may contact University Accounting at 662-329-7210 to pay by credit or debit card. o

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Step 2: Submit official transcripts – We recommend all freshmen and transfers from international colleges/universities to send your transcripts directly through Spantran. Their company will provide the most accurate evaluation. Visit here: https://spantran.com/web/. Please select the course analysis evaluation option. •

ACT/SAT scores – though scores are currently not required for admission. A score is required for scholarship eligibility, and for class placement. Freshmen and Transfer students may learn more here: https://www.muw.edu/admissions/affordable/scholarships

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TOEFL. The TOEFL can be waived if English is the student’s first language or if the student has taken and successfully completed an English course.

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Step 3: Student Health Agreement Form • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (two doses required). This immunization can be administered in your home country. • TB Gold QuantiFERON Skin Test/Chest X-ray. The two tests must be administered in the United States. We recommend testing as soon as you arrive in the United States. Testing can be arranged through the University.

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Step 4: Statements of Financial Backing You must show proof of $20,000 USD in finances. These finances must be shown on an official bank document and will be accepted from you or a sponsor.

All Applicants must provide either original or true certified copies of transcripts, diplomas, or certificates of all previous secondary and post-secondary academic studies. This documentation must be certified and translated into English. The United States Immigration & Naturalization Service requires that applicants show financial proof to meet the cost of study prior to the issuance of the I-20 form. The cost includes non-resident tuition, fees, room, meals, books, insurance, international student orientation fee, and estimated expenses. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

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International Student-Athlete Eligibility Form – Shelley Moss, Director of Admissions, works directly with all international students, including student-athletes to ensure international students submit the appropriate documentation.

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

7. Admissions and Academic Eligibility Procedures to certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition (e.g., checklist distributed to coaches, trainers, equipment manager).

NCAA Eligibility Regulations Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student-athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student-athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Assistant Director of Athletics and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below:

Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full-time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9)

Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member.

Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5) The phrases “good academic standing” are to be interpreted at each member institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). The Department of Athletics will enforce a 12 credit/ 2.0 GPA per term requirement for all student-athletes.

General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a student-athlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year or in the final semester before participating in an experiential learning requirement (in student’s baccalaureate degree program) he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section.

Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below:

Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification.

Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree.

Probation Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to fifteen (15) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of fifteen (15) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved.

Suspension Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above.

Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. Student athletes who wish to remain below the recommended 15 hours must sign the Hours Form.

Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid). The MUW Athletics Department determines Satisfactory Academic Progress by passing 12 credit hours per semester/ 24 credits hours per academic year, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Please review the requirements for Graduate Students- in general, graduate students must be enrolled as a full time graduate student, maintain a 3.0 and must not make more than two grades of C or D and a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: • Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) • Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage • Pre-participation Physical Exam • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA • DIII Summary of NCAA Regulations • DIII General Amateurism Eligibility (for international students and others for who amateurism experience applies) • Student Athlete Information Form

Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division III. This will be provided at the beginning of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on StudentAthlete Reinstatement. There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual.

Procedures for Determining a Transfer Student’s Eligibility NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.5 contains the provisions for determination of the eligibility of a transfer student-athlete. At the Mississippi University for Women, these regulations are met when the Office of the Registrar verifies with the previous institution(s) attended, that the transfer student is in compliance with Bylaw, Article 14.01.2 (full-time status and satisfactory progress) and Bylaw, Article 14.01.2.1 (good academic standing). The next step is a review of all previous transcripts to determine Grade Point Average (GPA), which must be a minimum of a 2.0. In addition, the Director of Compliance will verify with previous institutions seasons of participation, terms of attendance and remaining eligibility by using a Transfer Verification Form. Once these requirements are met and confirmed, signatures of review and approval are granted by the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative, the Assistant Director of Athletics and finally, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. It is important to note that transfers must complete an academic year of residence at the certifying institution unless student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver.

Financial Aid No financial aid shall be awarded to any student conditioned upon his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Division III financial aid rules will be followed at all times. Financial aid to student-athletes shall be granted on the same basis as similar awards are given to any student and shall be paid from institutional funds through the Office of Financial Aid. No financial aid shall be reserved specifically for studentathletes. No coach shall promise admission, allocate financial aid or serve on any committee that is responsible for admitting or granting financial aid to prospective student-athletes. Financial aid matters, including the application of financial aid awards to admitted students, are the sole responsibility of the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid. No one outside of the Office of Financial Aid has access to the system which is used to apply student financial aid to student accounts. All members of the athletics staff will avoid associating themselves with the amount of aid a student is to be awarded since parents and student-athletes often assume the coach or athletics director can influence the ultimate decision in awarding aid. Members of the athletics staff will disassociate themselves from the financial aspects of student financial aid for counseling and assistance. Mississippi University for Women Financial Aid programs operate on the premise that college costs are primarily and individual and family responsibility, and University merit and need based assistance allows students and their families to make college more accessible and affordable. The academic scholarship is the foundation of every financial aid package. This scholarship is awarded by an Office of Admission Advocate using a matrix based upon high school and/or college academic performance measures. Academic award amounts are set annually by the University, and are assigned to prospective students at the time of their application to the University via the Office of Admission. Awards are renewable annually. There are additional supplemental scholarships available such as church matching, arts scholarships and scholarships in specific colleges within the University. Office of Admission Advocates are aware of all scholarship possibilities and work individually with NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

prospective students and their families to create appropriate financial aid packages, and to complete their Financial Aid file. Following the academic scholarship, students may qualify for additional need-based aid. • • • • • •

Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Teachers Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Mississippi State Grants Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)

All financial assistance received by the student-athlete from sources outside of the institution shall be reported to the Mississippi University for Women Office of Financial Aid (NCAA Bylaw 15.2.3.1). When a student receives scholarships from non-institutional sources, the University may use this additional aid to first reduce unmet need, then institutional grants/scholarships, and finally loans. If the student receives additional outside aid that results in an over-award, the student’s subsequent loan disbursement(s) may be reduced or the Federal Work Study award may be reduced or eliminated. In addition, other campus-based and institutional aid amounts are reviewed; finally, the subsidized loan may be reduced and re-awarded as an unsubsidized loan. Guidelines and regulations regarding overawards may be found in the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook. Returning students have their financial aid package reviewed annually. If changes are made from year to year, the student is notified by the Financial Aid Office and given proper guidance. At no point in the Admission or Financial Aid process are members of the Department of Athletics involved in arranging or modifying the financial aid of a student-athlete, nor are Office of Financial Aid staffers aware of the status of a prospective student as an athlete or a non-athlete.

Amateurism For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. A student-athlete shall not be eligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if the individual takes or has taken pay, or has accepted the promise of pay in any form, for participation in that sport, or if the individual has violated any of the other regulations related to amateurism set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw, Article 12.

Awards, Benefits and Expenses An award is an item given in recognition of athletics participation or performance. Such awards are subject to the limitations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 16.1. An excessive expense is one not specifically authorized under regulations of the Association (NCAA) concerning awards, benefits and expenses. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics (see Bylaw 12.1 for explanation of forms of pay prohibited under the Association’s amateur-status regulations). A payment to a student-athlete for unspecified, un-itemized, excessive or improper expenses is not permitted. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., “superstars” competition), the individual is ineligible in all sports. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Procedures for NCAA Compliance Forms Administration 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

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This process will be directed by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Compliance Director. All student-athletes will be entered into the NCAA online portal for compliance forms. Prior to arrival on campus all athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be completed. After a notice has been given (usually in the beginning of August), an email (generated by the compliance forms portal) will be sent to each student-athlete in the two weeks leading up to the start of the academic school year. Athletes will have seven (7) days to complete the forms after receiving them. Completion of the forms will be monitored by the Director of Compliance, with weekly updates provided to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested student athletes to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed.

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Please note before a student athlete can be added to a team the following actions must take place. This is especially used for student athletes added during the school year. This form must be checked off and signed by both the Compliance Staff and Head Coach before the student can participate with the team.

Student Athlete Name:

Sport:

Student-Athlete Participation Checklist- Student Athletes cannot participate until each action item is checked off and signed by Compliance and the Head Coach

Action Required

Responsibility of Action Coach

Coach Coach

Check off

Email information to Compliance in excel document (Student ID, First and Last Name, Email, Returner or Transfer or Freshman Status) Folder Created: Tracer information sent and received, Student information sheet completed (info from SLATE) Added to Front Rush Roster

Coach- Compliance has the list

Student-Athlete signed the promotions form

Compliance- Coach must communicate about the forms being sent

NCAA forms completed

Coach and AT; Compliance should be notified Compliance

Athletic Training information completed (SWOL, Physical, Brain Check, etc.)

Compliance

Added to USCAA Eligibility Report

Compliance

Enrolled in Full Time Hours

Compliance

Good Standing and passed 12 Hours if at MUW previous semester (transfer does not apply)

Coded in Banner

The following actions have been completed.

Compliance Staff:

Name:

Date:

Head Coach:

Name:

Date:

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7. Admissions and Academic Eligibility Procedures for evaluating eligibility-certification process and individuals involved. Student-Athlete Handbook pages 8-23 The MUW Athletics Department is fully committed to the academics-first tenant of NCAA Division III. Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Academics: ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES IS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES, regardless of the attendance requirements of the class you are enrolled in. Absence from class for practice purposes is an NCAA violation, therefore this is NEVER allowed. Due to competitive schedules and the related travel demands, student-athletes will miss some classes and exams. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to communicate with professors/instructors to determine what their expectations are for you to make up/complete missed course work. In the unlikely event that a student-athlete encounters any difficulty in communicating and making the necessary academic arrangements with the professor, please notify your head coach as soon as possible.

General Guidelines for Class Attendance and Missed Class • Students should remind their instructor of known class/contest conflicts at least one week before the missed class. Each student-athlete will be given a class excusal letter prior to the season outlining days and times that the team will be traveling for home and away contests. • Student-athletes should make all of the necessary arrangements in order to make up all work or tests missed with the professor prior to athletic travel. It is the responsibility of the student to make up coursework in a timeframe agreed upon by the student and the instructor. • Student-athletes should identify him or herself to the instructor after the first or second class meeting, providing his/her name, sport and team schedule. The student-athlete will provide the class excusal letter to the instructor during the first of second class meeting. • Each program establishes consequences for unexcused missed class time, which is approved by the Director of Athletics. NOTE: Students who are absent from class for more than one week due to personal or medical issues are responsible for notifying the VP of Student Affairs, Provost, and the Director of Athletics. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ATTENDANCE POLICIES MAY LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING: a) Suspension from future practices and competitions (number to be determined by the Director of Athletics). b) Second infractions will lead to more stringent penalties, including immediate suspension and possible loss of dismissal from squad. c) Infractions leading to ineligibility (under 12 credits) will lead to immediate suspension. **Withdrawal from classes must be preceded by the written permission of the Director of Athletics (or Designee) even during the off season of a sport.

NOTE: Students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so through the College or School of their major or through the Student Success Center if they are undeclared. The last day to withdraw fromProgram the University is listed on the NCAA DIII Athletics Assessment Academic Calendar. Once the withdrawal request form is processed, this is an irreversible action.

1. MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL ATTEMPT TO MONITOR THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF ALL OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES DURING THE SEMESTER THROUGH: A. Mid-Term Progress Reports: will be sent to instructors by the University. Information and feedback from these reports will be provided to team members along with referrals for tutoring and/or counseling assistance. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to seek out academic assistance (i.e. tutoring) if their instructor or coach requires it. B. The Owls Academic Support & Individual Success Program: Designed to monitor the academic progress of our “at-risk” student-athletes. We have defined “at-risk” as all first semester freshmen, transfer student and any continuing student-athlete with an overall GPA that is less than a 2.5 or a previous semester performance below a 2.0. ➢ Each “at-risk” student-athlete will have progress reports sent to their professors/ instructors two times a semester by their head coach via e-mail. The professor/ instructor completes the form indicating the progress of the student-athlete and any potential issues/ concerns.

2. ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Student Success Center is designed to develop and refine the student's academic skills. The dedicated staff offers personalized instruction that supplements and supports MUW’s formal academic programs. Tutoring is available at the on campus. Please schedule an appointment with the center to properly identify your academic needs. The contact number and location of the center is on page 5 of this handbook.

3. ADVISEMENT New students are assigned a faculty or academic staff advisor who will counsel them regarding their academic progress. The appropriate academic Department will assign students a faculty or staff advisor specific to their major. Undeclared students will be advised by faculty or staff members from the Student Success Center, which is located in Reneau Hall and is open daily for questions regarding academic schedules, programs, and requirements. Before each registration, students must consult with their advisors. All MUW students should see their advisor not only for program planning prior to each registration, but also for guidance and evaluation throughout the school year. An advising period is published during the fall and spring semesters. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates. In all academic programs at MUW, some courses are required while others are elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that all required courses of the chosen curriculum are completed. Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic work. Not all courses are offered every semester; some are only offered in alternating semesters or alternating years. The University is not responsible for scheduling problems that result from the student’s failure to take these intermittent courses when they are available, nor is the institution responsible for those students in an accelerated program who cannot be accommodated by the regular course rotation or students who are off sequence due to failing courses. Students who have questions regarding their major fields of interest or who want help with decisions are invited to consult their advisors, staff in the Student Success Center, Department Chairs/Program Directors, or Deans at any time during the school year.

PLEASE NOTE: Advisement does not take the place of a student's individual responsibility to fulfill curricula requirements. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

4. REGISTRATION A. Registration for Classes - Registering on Banner Web Before beginning the registration process, you must see your assigned advisor to approve your schedule and get your Registration Access Pin (RAP). Log onto MUW homepage (http://www.muw.edu) and click on BANNER WEB. If you have not logged into Banner Web previously, check the Banner Web Instructions. 1. Clicking on the "Student Services" link will give you the following options: ➢ Student Schedule and Registration (Add/Drop classes; Display your class schedule; Check your registration status) ➢ Student Records (View your holds; Display your grades and transcript) 2. Click on the "Student Schedule and Registration" link. 3. Click Check Your Registration Status to view your registration time slots (the dates you are allotted to register via the web) and any messages that will prevent you from registering. ➢ NOTE: All holds must be cleared before you can process any add/drops. Once you have reviewed your registration status, click the <MENU> button to return to the "Student Schedule and Registration" menu. 4. Click Add/Drop Classes ➢ NOTE: Special Grading Options – Audit and Pass/Fail --- To register for classes under a special grading option, you must obtain the permission of your Department Chair/Program Director and bring a completed add/drop form to the Office of the Registrar. 5. Select Desired Term and click <Submit Term>. You will then be prompted for your Registration Access PIN (RAP). Enter Registration Access PIN and <Submit PIN>. Type in CRNs and click <Submit Changes>. Arrow down on right scroll bar to verify course information. If a class is closed, you can enter another CRN or click to search for another open course. Click <Submit Changes> again if needed. Classes may be dropped by using the options available in the Action field. If no options are listed in the Action field then the class may not be dropped. Click the <MENU> button on your internet browser to return to "Schedule & Registration". 6. To print schedule, click Student Detail Schedule or Student Schedule By Day & Time and click the <Print> button on your internet browser. ➢ NOTE: Some labs require that students provide their own paper for any printing. 7. Logout when registration is complete.

5. STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES Students may take classes at another accredited college or university while simultaneously enrolled at The W, and the academic credits earned can be transferred. However, only those credits that conform to The W’s standards and requirements will be accepted. Official transcripts for such course work must be filed with The W's Registrar at the completion of the term of enrollment. Students are responsible for requesting these transcripts and for paying all related charges. Students planning to take courses at other institutions should secure in advance the approval of the Department Chair/Program Di- rector and Dean of the appropriate College.

6. DECLARING A MAJOR The NCAA requires that all student-athletes designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of the third year of enrollment (fifth semester) and thereafter shall make satisfactory progress toward that specific degree. This rule is also applicable to transfer students. Declaring a major is accomplished by filing the appropriate form with the Registrar. When changing your major, you must first notify your head coach and a member of the Department of Athletics Administration prior to making any changes. Advisement from your potential new major department is required as well. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

7. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Each MUW student shares with the University the responsibility for promoting and maintaining the academic integrity of the College community. The University views all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, plagiarism and cheating, as very serious matters punishable by penalties that may include failure in a course or expulsion from the University. A. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else’s ideas, products, or words as one’s own. It is a violation of legal, moral, and educational codes of behavior. Allowing another student to falsely represent one’s own work as his or her own is likewise to engage in plagiarism. Materials and works submitted as fulfillment of course requirements must be the student’s own work. Students are expected to know and use proper forms of citation when making use of the ideas or products of another. Any direct quotation, regardless of how long, must be accompanied by a reference citation. Paraphrasing another’s ideas requires similar documentation. Using “ghost written” or purchased term papers is a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism might result in a penalty that may include a grade of “F” for the paper and a failing grade for the course for the student involved. B. Cheating Cheating of any kind is a violation of the MUW policy on academic honesty. This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized receiving or giving of information or assistance during examinations, quizzes, or any other evaluative instrument as well as the use of any unauthorized information or assistance during such tests. Submitting work in one course which has already been submitted for another course, without the consent of the instructor, is also considered academic dishonesty. Any act which improperly deprives other students from equal access to library, media, computer, or other course related materials is an act of academic dishonesty. Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty may be questioned by the course instructor. In some cases, academic dishonesty by a student may be handled between the faculty member and the student involved. C. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty 1. A student who violates university, college, school, and/or course policies regarding plagiarism and/or cheating will receive a 0 (zero) for the test or assignment, which will be averaged into the final grade according to the policies defined in the instructor’s syllabus. 2. The faculty member is required to inform the Chief Academic Officer as well as his/her Department Chair/Program Director and Dean that a student has cheated or plagiarized. This notification will remain confidential in compliance with policies protecting student privacy. 3. If a student disagrees with the instructor’s judgment that he/she has cheated or committed plagiarism, the student can consult first with the Department Chair/Program Director and then with the Dean in an effort to resolve the disagreement. If a resolution is not achieved at the college level, the student may appeal directly to the Academic Standards Board through the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). 4. There will be no further action for the first violation of policies governing plagiarism and cheating unless the offense is deemed “flagrant” by the faculty member in consultation with the Department Chair/ Program Director and Dean. For any subsequent offense, the student must appear before the Academic Standards Board where additional disciplinary action will be considered. For flagrant acts the faculty member is required to assign a grade of 0 for the work and to forward the case immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. The CAO will initiate the hearing process. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

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Cases in which a student misrepresents, falsifies, or withholds information concerning materials required by the University will go immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. If a student is found guilty of this offense, his or her admission to the University will be rescinded or, in the case of a student already enrolled, he or she will be dismissed from the University. A student dismissed for this reason will not be eligible for readmission to the University.

Eligibility: NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student-athlete meets all applicable eligibility requirements and the institution has certified the student-athlete’s eligibility. (Bylaw 14- Summary statement) Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student- athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student- athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Director of Compliance and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below: Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full- time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9) Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5) The phrases “good academic standing” and “satisfactory progress” are to be interpreted at each member NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a studentathlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section.

Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below:

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II. ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Undergraduate Studies in general. However, individual undergraduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements. 1. NCAA Division III Requirements: All General and Academic Eligibility Requirements can be found in the NCAA Division III Manual in Bylaw 14. Initial Eligibility Certification will be conducted at the opening session meetings for each team at the beginning of each academic year. In general, student-athletes must be in Good Academic Standing and Making Satisfactory Academic Progress toward their degree to be eligible to compete. After Initial Eligibility Certification for their respective sport is completed, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation’s approval is required to drop a course. Student-Athletes will have an automatic hold indicated in Banner that will prevent them from dropping classes after the initial eligibility certification date. ➢ A STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST BE A FULL-TIME MATRICULATED STUDENT in a four-year baccalaureate degree program and attempting at least 12 credits per semester while competing in his/her sport, making normal progress toward his/her degree. Any student-athlete dropping below 12 credits will immediately be deemed ineligible for the remainder of that semester. *** Exception – If a student-athlete is enrolled in his/her final semester and registered for less than a minimum full-time program of studies, the individual MUST obtain certification (in writing) from Degree Audit which states that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements. NOTE - Classes taken during the Winter Session do not count towards the 12-credit requirement for the spring. Winter session classes can be used to make up a deficiency from the fall or to help student-athletes to stay on track for graduation.

2. MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below: A. Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. B. Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

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Probation ➢ Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. ➢ Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to twelve (12) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of twelve (12) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved.

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Suspension ➢ Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below for financial aid purposes. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

➢ No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above. C. Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. D. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid). NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Undergraduate Students: An undergraduate student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he or she: a) Is admitted and enrolled as a degree student b) Meets the required qualitative measure for financial aid recipients c) Maintains required quantitative measurable progress toward the completion of the degree d) Completes degree requirements within a reasonable length of time. Credits granted upon admission whether for advanced placement or in transfer DO NOT COUNT toward the credits per academic year requirement to determine eligibility. Required Qualitative Measure In order to meet the required qualitative measure, the student must maintain a minimum overall MUW GPA (only courses taken at MUW are used for this standard). The GPA requirement increases as students’ progress toward graduation as shown in this scale: Cumulative Semester Cumulative Hours Attempted 0-29 30-59 60-89 90-128

MUW Must Pass MUW GPA 67% and at least a 1.50 67% and at least a 1.65 67% and at least a 1.80 67% and at least a 2.00

3. IN-SEASON ELIGIBILITY The Provost, Director of Compliance, or the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation may declare a studentathlete ineligible for practice and or competition when class attendance, academic status or other factors so warrant. The University Registrar determines academic eligibility.

You must be academically eligible to be athletically eligible. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THIS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST:

➢ MAINTAIN AN INSTITUTIONAL CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 (NOT INCLUDING TRANSFER GPA) ➢ EARN 12 CREDITS PER FULL TIME SEMESTER

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ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Graduate Studies in general. However, individual graduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Graduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements.

1. GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Graduate-degree credit is granted only for graduate-level courses in which the student earns an A, B, or C. No more than six semester hours of graduate credit evaluated as C may be applied toward any graduate program, whether degree or non-degree. To remain in good standing, the student must maintain a minimum 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA on all graduate courses attempted with no more than two grades of C, with no grade of D, and with no grade of F. Moreover, any student who receives a graduate degree or certificate must possess a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA. No student on probation will be eligible for a degree or certificate.

2. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND EXPULSION FROM GRADUATE PROGRAMS A graduate student who does not maintain a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (including grades of I) will be placed on probation. If the student on probation fails to earn a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. If the student on probation earns a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student may continue in good standing unless the student earned a grade of I during the probationary semester, in which case the student may continue on probation. A student who makes more than two grades of C, a grade of D, or a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. A student who is removed from the graduate program may appeal that decision to the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. A graduate student may appeal to this committee only once during his or her graduate-student career. The student’s appeal shall consist of a letter, in her/his own words, addressed to the Committee in care of the Director of Graduate Studies. It should contain salient information detailing possible reasons and explanations for substandard academic performance, any extenuating circumstances, etc. In addition to the student’s own letter, any letters of support for the student from outside parties should also accompany the letter. The Director of Graduate Studies shall forward the appeal information to the Chair of the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. Students may file an appeal for academic work within twelve months after grades are posted. The deadline for the Graduate Office to receive appeals is five business days prior to the published registration date for the semester for which the student intends to register within that twelve months. Neither the student, nor any other parties, shall be granted the privilege of a personal appearance or hearing before the Committee. The Committee shall reserve the right to seek any relevant academic information pertaining to the student, such as class attendance records and transcripts, before rendering a final decision on the expulsion of the student. The Committee shall have the right to impose certain academic requirements or conditions on any student it readmits to the university. These may include, but are not limited to, prescribing certain courses, determining semester course load, requiring a specified level of scholastic performance, and requiring academic counseling. A written statement concerning the actions of the Committee on each student’s appeal shall be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies, who will then notify the student in writing of the Committee’s action with copies to the Registrar and the student’s Academic Department. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

The Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee represents the highest performance review board to which the student may appeal an academic expulsion. The decisions of the committee are not subject to review or change by any other university authority.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2021-22/202122D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Amateurism – All Sports. For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. Delayed Collegiate Enrollment. The following rules are applicable to all Division III student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2014: 1. If you did not enroll in college as a full-time student by the next opportunity after a one-calendar year period following the graduation of your high school class and you participated in any of the activities listed below, you have used a season of intercollegiate competition for each calendar year or sport season in which you participated in such activities. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4] 1. Activities Constituting Use of a Season. a.

Any team competition or training in which pay in any form is provided to any of the participants above actual and necessary expenses;

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b. Any individual competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form based on his or her place finish or any competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form above actual and necessary expenses; c.

Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract for athletics participation or entering a professional draft;

d. Any competition funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interest that is not open to all participants. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2] 2. If you have used a season(s) of participation according to the regulations above, you must also fulfill an academic year in residence prior to being eligible to represent your school in intercollegiate competition. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.1]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2] Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Financial Aid – All Sports. You are not eligible if you receive financial aid other than the non-athletics financial aid that your school distributes. However, it is permissible to receive:

1. Financial aid from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.3] 2. Financial aid that has been awarded to you on a basis other than athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. [Bylaw 15.2.3.4]

3. Financial aid from an entity outside your school that meets the requirements specified in the Division III Manual. [Bylaw 15.2.3.2]

a. You must report to your school any financial aid that you receive from a source other than your school. However, you do not need to report financial aid received from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

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2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or your minor or undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters. You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3]

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Transfer Students Only.

a. You are considered a transfer student if: a. You were officially registered and enrolled in a minimum, full-time program of studies in any quarter or semester of an academic year, as certified by the registrar or admissions office and attended class; or

b. You reported for a regular squad practice (including practice or conditioning activities that occurred before certification), announced by the institution through any member of its athletics department staff, before the beginning of any quarter or semester, as certified by the athletics director. [Bylaw 14.5.2]

b. If you are a transfer student from a four-year school, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence unless you meet the provisions of one of the exceptions specified in Bylaws 14.5.5.1.1, 14.5.5.1.2 or 14.5.5.1.3.

c. If you are a transfer student from a two-year institution, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence at your new institution unless you meet the academic and residence requirements specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.1 or the exception specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.2.

d. If you wish to correspond with another NCAA institution about your opportunity to transfer, the institution must have permission to contact you before any correspondence may occur.

a. To contact another NCAA Division III school, you may seek permission from your director of athletics, or you can grant other NCAA Division III institutions permission to contact you. To grant another NCAA Division III school permission to contact you about a potential transfer (or for you to be able to contact the school), complete the Permission to Contact: Self-Release form that is provided by the NCAA national office. The form and instructions are available on the student-athlete home page of the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/resources/recruitingcalendars?division=d3. [Bylaws 13.1.1.2 and13.1.1.2.1]

b. To contact Divisions I or II schools, you must seek permission from your director of athletics. Part II: FOR NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY. This part of the summary contains information about your recruitment, which is governed by Bylaw 13 of the Division III Manual. Recruitment.

a. Offers – All Sports. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, any staff member of your institution or any other representative of your school's athletics interests offered to you, your relatives or your friends any financial aid or other benefits that NCAA rules do not permit. [Bylaw 13.2.1]

•

During your recruitment, it was permissible for you to be employed in any department outside of intercollegiate athletics provided the employment is arranged through normal institutional employment policies and procedures. [Bylaw 13.2.4.1]

b. Source of Funds – All Sports. •

You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received normal and reasonable living expenses from an individual with whom you had an established relationship (e.g., high school coach, non-scholastic athletics team coach, family of a teammate), even if the relationship developed as a result of athletics participation, provided:

i. The individual is not an agent; ii. The individual is not an athletics representative of a particular school involved in recruiting the prospective student-athlete; and

iii. Such living expenses are consistent with the types of expenses provided by the individual as a part of normal living arrangements (e.g., housing, meals, occasional spending money, use of the family car). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1]

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•

You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received educational expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, room, board and books) from any individual or entity other than an agent, professional sports team/organization or a representative of an institution's athletics interests, provided such expenses are disbursed directly through your educational institution (e.g., high school, preparatory school). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1-(r

c. Sports Camps. •

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, the school, members of its athletics staff or a representative of its athletics interests gave you free or reduced admission privileges to attend its sports camp or clinic after you had started classes for the ninth grade. [Bylaw 13.11.3.2]

d. Visits, Transportation and Entertainment – All Sports. 1. You are not eligible under Bylaws 13.5, 13.6 or 13.7 if, before you enrolled at your school, any of the following happened to you:

a. Your school paid for you to visit its campus more than once; b. Your school paid more than the actual round-trip cost by direct route between your home and the campus when you made your one expense paid visit;

c. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse outside a 30-mile radius of the campus during your expense paid visit; or

d. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse excessively during your expense-paid visit, or entertained your friends or other relatives at any site. 2. You are not eligible if your school paid for you to visit its campus before January 1 of your junior year in high school. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1.1] 3. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, staff members of your school or any representatives of its athletics interests paid the transportation costs for your relatives or friends to visit the campus or elsewhere other than the one paid visit. [Bylaw 13.5.2.8] 4. You are not eligible if any person, (other than your parents or legal guardians) at his or her own expense, paid for you to visit your school once and did not accompany you on the visit or paid for you to visit more than once. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1] 5. You are not eligible if, at any time that you were visiting your school's campus at your own expense, your school paid for anything more than the following:

a. Transportation, when accompanied by a staff member, to see off campus practice and competition sites and other facilities. [Bylaw 13.5.3]

b. A meal at the dining hall of your school or a meal at an off-campus site if all institutional dining halls were closed and the school normally provides similar meals to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.1]

c. Housing at your school that is generally available to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.2] 6. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, a staff member of your school's athletics department spent money, other than what was necessary, for the staff member's (or representative's) personal expenses during an off campus visit with you. [Bylaw 13.13.2]

e. Precollege or Postgraduate Expenses - All Sports. •

You are not eligible if your school, or any representative of its athletics interests, offered you money, directly or indirectly, to pay for any part of your educational expenses or other expenses during any period of time before you enrolled at your school. This applies to your postgraduate education as well. [Bylaw 13.14.1]

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Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: • Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) • Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage • Pre-participation Physical Exam • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division III handout. This handout will be provided at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

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7. Admissions and Academic Eligibility Procedures and/or forms used in determining eligibility of transfer student-athletes (e.g., residency requirement, transferable degree credit/grade-point averages, full-time terms of enrollment).

Procedures for Determining a Transfer Student’s Eligibility NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.5 contains the provisions for determination of the eligibility of a transfer student-athlete. At the Mississippi University for Women, these regulations are met when the Office of the Registrar verifies with the previous institution(s) attended, that the transfer student is in compliance with Bylaw, Article 14.01.2 (full-time status and satisfactory progress) and Bylaw, Article 14.01.2.1 (good academic standing). The next step is a review of all previous transcripts to determine Grade Point Average (GPA), which must be a minimum of a 2.0. General: Transfer Students •

Students may be accepted for transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities if a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA has been maintained on all course work attempted, with the exception of vocational/technical or other courses not acceptable for transfer. Official transcripts must certify that if the student is eligible to re-enter the college from which the student is transferring. Applicants must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. Failure to provide information about prior college attendance is grounds for disciplinary action including immediate dismissal from the University. In addition, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria: ▪ Have been admissible as a freshman. The applicant must submit official high school records (see freshman admission) as well as college transcripts to meet this requirement. ▪ Have successfully completed at least the following 30 semester hours of college work at a regionally accredited school: ▪ 6 hours of English Composition ▪ 3 hours of College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, or higher level mathematics ▪ 6 hours of Natural Science ▪ 9 hours of Humanities and Fine Arts ▪ 6 hours of Social or Behavioral Sciences • Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW is eligible for admission. Any student who has earned other Associate level degrees from a regionally accredited institution in a transferable area (as defined by MUW) and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW may be eligible for admission.

In addition, the Director of Compliance will verify with previous institutions seasons of participation, terms of attendance and remaining eligibility by using a Transfer Verification Form (see attached sample). Once these requirements are met and confirmed, approval is granted by the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative, the Director of Compliance and finally, the Director of Athletics. [Bylaw 13.14.1]

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TWO YEAR TRANSFER VERIFICATION REPORT To:

_

School:

Student’s Name:

Date:

Email:

Sport:

_

The above, a former student at your institution, is enrolling at The W next semester and is interested in participating in the sport of . In order to certify this student for NCAA and institutional eligibility, could you please answer the following questions? 1. Dates which he/she attended your institution 2. Number of Full-Time semesters in attendance: Sport

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

Sport

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

3. Has he/she previously transferred from another institution? YES If yes, indicate name of Institution and the dates of attendance: School

NO

Dates Attended

4. Did he/she receive athletically related financial aid at your institution? YES NO If yes, indicate years received 5. Did he/she satisfactorily complete 6 academic credits in his/her preceding regular academic term? YES NO 6. Has the student-athlete completed his / her Associates Degree: Yes: No: 6a. Would student-athlete be academically eligible to practice and compete if they returned to your institution? YES NO 7. Has the above-mentioned student-athlete been involved in any disciplinary proceedings regarding any violations of NCAA and/or University policies? YES NO _ 8. To your knowledge, has this student-athlete been declared ineligible due to a positive drug test administered by the NCAA? YES NO 9. Membership affiliation of your institution: NJCAA Director of Athletics (or designee)

Div.

NAIA

Other

Institution

Date

Return to: Daniel Talley, Compliance Director, dltalley@muw.edu [Bylaw 13.14.1]

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FOUR YEAR TRANSFER VERIFICATION REPORT To:

_

School:

Student’s Name:

Date:

Email:

Sport:

_

The above student-athlete at your institution has expressed an interest in transferring to The W. In accordance with NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.1.2, do we have permission to speak with him/her? YES NO Self-Release Document on File: YES

NO

Date of Self Release:

1. Dates which he/she attended your institution 2. Sport(s)

# of F/T Semesters

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

3. Has he/she previously transferred from one 4-year institution to another 4-year institution? YES NO If yes, indicate name of Institution and the dates of attendance 4. Did he/she receive athletically related financial aid at your institution? YES NO If yes, indicate years received 5. Did he/she sign a National Letter of Intent? YES

NO

If yes, date signed:

6. Is he/she in good academic standing? YES NO Meeting satisfactory progress requirements? YES NO Would student be eligible to practice and compete if he or she returned to your institution? YES

NO

7. Has the above-mentioned student-athlete been involved in any disciplinary proceedings regarding any violations of NCAA and/or University policies? YES NO 8. To your knowledge, has this student-athlete been declared ineligible due to a positive drug test administered by the NCAA? YES NO 9. Membership status of your institution: NCAA

Director of Athletics (or designee)

Div

NAIA

Institution

Other

Date

Return to: Daniel Talley, Compliance Director, dltalley@muw.edu

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

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STUDENT INFORMATION FORM NAME:

ID #

MAJOR:

DATE DECLARED:

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY Recruited: yes no Letter of Intent: Date of Initial Enrollment: Amateurism:

SPORT:

Core Course GPA: SAT/ACT:

TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY Previous Institution: Years Completed: Transfer Waiver?: Comments:

Division: By Law:

PARTICIPATION 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid:

EXIT INTERVIEW

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Date:

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ATTACHMENT:18a Certification Policies

NCAA Eligibility Regulations Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student-athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student-athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Assistant Director of Athletics and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below: Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a studentathlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full-time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9) Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5)

The phrases “good academic standing” are to be interpreted at each member institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). The Department of Athletics will enforce a 12 credit/ 2.0 GPA per term requirement for all student-athletes. General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a

student-athlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year or in the final semester before participating in an experiential learning requirement (in student’s baccalaureate degree program) he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section. Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below: Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree.

Probation Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to fifteen (15) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of fifteen (15) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved. Suspension Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above. Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. Student athletes who wish to remain below the recommended 15 hours must sign the Hours Form. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is

separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid). The MUW Athletics Department determines Satisfactory Academic Progress by passing 12 credit hours per semester/ 24 credits hours per academic year, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Please review the requirements for Graduate Students- in general, graduate students must be enrolled as a full time graduate student, maintain a 3.0 and must not make more than two grades of C or D and a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation

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All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage Pre-participation Physical Exam NCAA Student-Athlete Statement NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA DIII Summary of NCAA Regulations DIII General Amateurism Eligibility (for international students and others for who amateurism experience applies) Student-Athletete Information Form Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division III. This will be provided at the beginning of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions. Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations:

NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, he or she competes or has competed as a member of any outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. Procedures for Determining a Transfer Student’s Eligibility NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.5 contains the provisions for determination of the eligibility of a transfer student-athlete. At the Mississippi University for Women, these regulations are met when the Office of the Registrar verifies with the previous institution(s) attended, that the transfer student is in compliance with Bylaw, Article 14.01.2 (full-time status and satisfactory progress) and Bylaw, Article 14.01.2.1 (good academic standing). The next step is a review of all previous transcripts to determine Grade Point Average (GPA), which must be a minimum of a 2.0. In addition, the Director of Compliance will verify with previous institutions seasons of participation, terms of attendance and remaining eligibility by using a Transfer Verification Form. Once these requirements are met and confirmed, signatures of review and approval are granted by the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative, the Assistant Director of Athletics and finally, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. It is important to note that transfers must complete an academic year of residence at the certifying institution unless student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver. Financial Aid No financial aid shall be awarded to any student conditioned upon his or her participation in intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Division III financial aid rules will be followed at all times. Financial aid to student-athletes shall be granted on the same basis as similar awards are given to any student and shall be paid from institutional funds through the Office of Financial Aid. No financial aid shall be reserved specifically for student- athletes. No coach shall promise admission, allocate financial aid or serve on any committee that is responsible for admitting or granting financial aid to prospective student-athletes. Financial aid matters, including the application of financial aid awards to admitted students, are the sole responsibility of the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid. No one outside of the Office of Financial Aid has access to the system which is used to apply student financial aid to student accounts. All members of the athletics staff will avoid associating themselves with the amount of aid a student is to be awarded since parents and student-athletes often assume the coach or athletics director can influence the ultimate decision in awarding aid. Members of the athletics staff will disassociate themselves from the financial aspects of student financial aid for counseling and assistance.

Mississippi University for Women Financial Aid programs operate on the premise that college costs are primarily and individual and family responsibility, and University merit and need based assistance allows students and their families to make college more accessible and affordable. The academic scholarship is the foundation of every financial aid package. This scholarship is awarded by an Office of Admission Advocate using a matrix based upon high school and/or college academic performance measures. Academic award amounts are set annually by the University, and are assigned to prospective students at the time of their application to the University via the Office of Admission. Awards are renewable annually. There are additional supplemental scholarships available such as church matching, arts scholarships and scholarships in specific colleges within the University. Office of Admission Advocates are aware of all scholarship possibilities and work individually with prospective students and their families to create appropriate financial aid packages, and to complete their Financial Aid file. Following the academic scholarship, students may qualify for additional need-based aid. • • • • • •

Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Teachers Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Mississippi State Grants Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) All financial assistance received by the student-athlete from sources outside of the institution shall be reported to the Mississippi University for Women Office of Financial Aid (NCAA Bylaw 15.2.3.1). When a student receives scholarships from non-institutional sources, the University may use this additional aid to first reduce unmet need, then institutional grants/scholarships, and finally loans. If the student receives additional outside aid that results in an over-award, the student’s subsequent loan disbursement(s) may be reduced or the Federal Work Study award may be reduced or eliminated. In addition, other campus-based and institutional aid amounts are reviewed; finally, the subsidized loan may be reduced and re-awarded as an unsubsidized loan. Guidelines and regulations regarding over- awards may be found in the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook. Returning students have their financial aid package reviewed annually. If changes are made from year to year, the student is notified by the Financial Aid Office and given proper guidance. At no point in the Admission or Financial Aid process are members of the Department of Athletics involved in arranging or modifying the financial aid of a student-athlete, nor are Office of Financial Aid staffers aware of the status of a prospective student as an athlete or a non-athlete. Amateurism For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. A studentathlete shall not be eligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if the individual takes or

has taken pay, or has accepted the promise of pay in any form, for participation in that sport, or if the individual has violated any of the other regulations related to amateurism set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw, Article 12.

Awards, Benefits and Expenses An award is an item given in recognition of athletics participation or performance. Such awards are subject to the limitations set forth in NCAA Division III Bylaw 16.1. An excessive expense is one not specifically authorized under regulations of the Association (NCAA) concerning awards, benefits and expenses. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Pay is the receipt of funds, awards or benefits not permitted by governing legislation of the Association for participation in athletics (see Bylaw 12.1 for explanation of forms of pay prohibited under the Association’s amateur-status regulations). A payment to a student-athlete for unspecified, un-itemized, excessive or improper expenses is not permitted. Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., “superstars” competition), the individual is ineligible in all sports. Procedures for NCAA Compliance Forms Administration 1) This process will be directed by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and

Compliance Director.

2) All student-athletes will be entered into the NCAA online portal for compliance forms. 3) Prior to arrival on campus all athletes will be notified via email that the forms need to be

completed. 4) After a notice has been given (usually in the beginning of August), an email (generated by the

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compliance forms portal) will be sent to each student-athlete in the two weeks leading up to the start of the academic school year. Athletes will have seven (7) days to complete the forms after receiving them. Completion of the forms will be monitored by the Director of Compliance, with weekly updates provided to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. Prior to each team’s first practice there is a team meeting with all interested student athletes to verify completion of all required forms. This meeting will be conducted by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and senior staff members. Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate until the forms have been completed.

Please note before a student athlete can be added to a team the following actions must take place. This is especially used for student athletes added during the school year. This form must be checked off and signed by both the Compliance Staff and Head Coach before the student can participate with the team.

Student Athlete Name: ____________________ Sport:

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Student-Athlete Participation Checklist- Student Athletes cannot participate until each action item is checked off and signed by Compliance and the Head Coach

Action Required

Responsibility of Action Coach

Coach Coach

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Email information to Compliance in excel document (Student ID, First and Last Name, Email, Returner or Transfer or Freshman Status) Folder Created: Tracer information sent and received, Student information sheet completed (info from SLATE) Added to Front Rush Roster

Coach- Compliance has the list

Student-Athlete signed the promotions form

Compliance- Coach must communicate about the forms being sent

NCAA forms completed

Coach and AT; Compliance should be notified Compliance

Athletic Training information completed (SWOL, Physical, Brain Check, etc.)

Compliance

Added to USCAA Eligibility Report

Compliance

Enrolled in Full Time Hours

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Good Standing and passed 12 Hours if at MUW previous semester (transfer does not apply)

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The following actions have been completed. Compliance Staff: Name: Head Coach: Name:

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ATTACHMENT:19a Certification Procedures

Procedures for evaluating eligibility-certification process and individuals involved. Student-Athlete Handbook pages 8-23 The MUW Athletics Department is fully committed to the academics-first tenant of NCAA Division III. Student-athletes will be allowed to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition provided they meet all applicable eligibility requirements and have been certified as eligible by the University. All student-athletes who are in good academic standing and meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Any student-athlete who is not in good academic standing and does not meet minimum Mississippi University for Women and NCAA standards will be ineligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Academics: ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES IS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES, regardless of the attendance requirements of the class you are enrolled in. Absence from class for practice purposes is an NCAA violation, therefore this is NEVER allowed. Due to competitive schedules and the related travel demands, student-athletes will miss some classes and exams. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to communicate with professors/instructors to determine what their expectations are for you to make up/complete missed course work. In the unlikely event that a student-athlete encounters any difficulty in communicating and making the necessary academic arrangements with the professor, please notify your head coach as soon as possible.

General Guidelines for Class Attendance and Missed Class x Students should remind their instructor of known class/contest conflicts at least one week before the missed class. Each student-athlete will be given a class excusal letter prior to the season outlining days and times that the team will be traveling for home and away contests. x Student-athletes should make all of the necessary arrangements in order to make up all work or tests missed with the professor prior to athletic travel. It is the responsibility of the student to make up coursework in a timeframe agreed upon by the student and the instructor. x Student-athletes should identify him or themselves to the instructor after the first or second class meeting, providing his/her name, sport and team schedule. The student-athlete will provide the class excusal letter to the instructor during the first of second class meeting. x Each program establishes consequences for unexcused missed class time, which is approved by the Director of Athletics. NOTE: Students who are absent from class for more than one week due to personal or medical issues are responsible for notifying the VP of Student Affairs, Provost, and the Director of Athletics. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ATTENDANCE POLICIES MAY LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING: a) Suspension from future practices and competitions (number to be determined by the Director of Athletics). b) Second infractions will lead to more stringent penalties, including immediate suspension and possible loss of dismissal from squad. c) Infractions leading to ineligibility (under 12 credits) will lead to immediate suspension. **Withdrawal from classes must be preceded by the written permission of the Director of Athletics (or Designee) even during the off season of a sport.

NOTE: Students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so through the College or School of their major or through the Student Success Center if they are undeclared. The last day to withdraw from the University is listed on the Academic Calendar. Once the withdrawal request form is processed, this is an irreversible action. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

1. MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL ATTEMPT TO MONITOR THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF ALL OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES DURING THE SEMESTER THROUGH: A. Mid-Term Progress Reports: will be sent to instructors by the University. Information and feedback from these reports will be provided to team members along with referrals for tutoring and/or counseling assistance. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to seek out academic assistance (i.e. tutoring) if their instructor or coach requires it. B. The Owls Academic Support & Individual Success Program: Designed to monitor the academic progress of our “at-risk” student-athletes. We have defined “at-risk” as all first semester freshmen, transfer student and any continuing student-athlete with an overall GPA that is less than a 2.5 or a previous semester performance below a 2.0. ¾ Each “at-risk” student-athlete will have progress reports sent to their professors/ instructors two times a semester by their head coach via e-mail. The professor/ instructor completes the form indicating the progress of the student-athlete and any potential issues/ concerns. 2. ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Student Success Center is designed to develop and refine the student's academic skills. The dedicated staff offers personalized instruction that supplements and supports MUW’s formal academic programs. Tutoring is available at the on campus. Please schedule an appointment with the center to properly identify your academic needs. The contact number and location of the center is on page 5 of this handbook. 3. ADVISEMENT New students are assigned a faculty or academic staff advisor who will counsel them regarding their academic progress. The appropriate academic Department will assign students a faculty or staff advisor specific to their major. Undeclared students will be advised by faculty or staff members from the Student Success Center, which is located in Reneau Hall and is open daily for questions regarding academic schedules, programs, and requirements. Before each registration, students must consult with their advisors. All MUW students should see their advisor not only for program planning prior to each registration, but also for guidance and evaluation throughout the school year. An advising period is published during the fall and spring semesters. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates. In all academic programs at MUW, some courses are required while others are elective. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that all required courses of the chosen curriculum are completed. Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic work. Not all courses are offered every semester; some are only offered in alternating semesters or alternating years. The University is not responsible for scheduling problems that result from the student’s failure to take these intermittent courses when they are available, nor is the institution responsible for those students in an accelerated program who cannot be accommodated by the regular course rotation or students who are off sequence due to failing courses. Students who have questions regarding their major fields of interest or who want help with decisions are invited to consult their advisors, staff in the Student Success Center, Department Chairs/Program Directors, or Deans at any time during the school year.

PLEASE NOTE: Advisement does not take the place of a student's individual responsibility to fulfill curricula requirements. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

4. REGISTRATION A. Registration for Classes - Registering on Banner Web Before beginning the registration process, you must see your assigned advisor to approve your schedule and get your Registration Access Pin (RAP). Log onto MUW homepage (http://www.muw.edu) and click on BANNER WEB. If you have not logged into Banner Web previously, check the Banner Web Instructions. 1. Clicking on the "Student Services" link will give you the following options: ¾ Student Schedule and Registration (Add/Drop classes; Display your class schedule; Check your registration status) ¾ Student Records (View your holds; Display your grades and transcript) 2. Click on the "Student Schedule and Registration" link. 3. Click Check Your Registration Status to view your registration time slots (the dates you are allotted to register via the web) and any messages that will prevent you from registering. ¾ NOTE: All holds must be cleared before you can process any add/drops. Once you have reviewed your registration status, click the <MENU> button to return to the "Student Schedule and Registration" menu. 4. Click Add/Drop Classes ¾ NOTE: Special Grading Options – Audit and Pass/Fail --- To register for classes under a special grading option, you must obtain the permission of your Department Chair/Program Director and bring a completed add/drop form to the Office of the Registrar. 5. Select Desired Term and click <Submit Term>. You will then be prompted for your Registration Access PIN (RAP). Enter Registration Access PIN and <Submit PIN>. Type in CRNs and click <Submit Changes>. Arrow down on right scroll bar to verify course information. If a class is closed, you can enter another CRN or click to search for another open course. Click <Submit Changes> again if needed. Classes may be dropped by using the options available in the Action field. If no options are listed in the Action field then the class may not be dropped. Click the <MENU> button on your internet browser to return to "Schedule & Registration". 6. To print schedule, click Student Detail Schedule or Student Schedule By Day & Time and click the <Print> button on your internet browser. ¾ NOTE: Some labs require that students provide their own paper for any printing. 7. Logout when registration is complete.

5. STUDY AT OTHER COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES Students may take classes at another accredited college or university while simultaneously enrolled at The W, and the academic credits earned can be transferred. However, only those credits that conform to The W’s standards and requirements will be accepted. Official transcripts for such course work must be filed with The W's Registrar at the completion of the term of enrollment. Students are responsible for requesting these transcripts and for paying all related charges. Students planning to take courses at other institutions should secure in advance the approval of the Department Chair/Program Director and Dean of the appropriate College. 6. DECLARING A MAJOR The NCAA requires that all student-athletes designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of the third year of enrollment (fifth semester) and thereafter shall make satisfactory progress toward that specific degree. This rule is also applicable to transfer students. Declaring a major is accomplished by filing the appropriate form with the Registrar. When changing your major, you must first notify your head coach and a member of the Department of Athletics Administration prior to making any changes. Advisement from your potential new major department is required as well. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

7. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Each MUW student shares with the University the responsibility for promoting and maintaining the academic integrity of the College community. The University views all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, plagiarism and cheating, as very serious matters punishable by penalties that may include failure in a course or expulsion from the University. A. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else’s ideas, products, or words as one’s own. It is a violation of legal, moral, and educational codes of behavior. Allowing another student to falsely represent one’s own work as his or her own is likewise to engage in plagiarism. Materials and works submitted as fulfillment of course requirements must be the student’s own work. Students are expected to know and use proper forms of citation when making use of the ideas or products of another. Any direct quotation, regardless of how long, must be accompanied by a reference citation. Paraphrasing another’s ideas requires similar documentation. Using “ghost written” or purchased term papers is a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism might result in a penalty that may include a grade of “F” for the paper and a failing grade for the course for the student involved. B. Cheating Cheating of any kind is a violation of the MUW policy on academic honesty. This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized receiving or giving of information or assistance during examinations, quizzes, or any other evaluative instrument as well as the use of any unauthorized information or assistance during such tests. Submitting work in one course which has already been submitted for another course, without the consent of the instructor, is also considered academic dishonesty. Any act which improperly deprives other students from equal access to library, media, computer, or other course related materials is an act of academic dishonesty. Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty may be questioned by the course instructor. In some cases, academic dishonesty by a student may be handled between the faculty member and the student involved. C. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty 1. A student who violates university, college, school, and/or course policies regarding plagiarism and/or cheating will receive a 0 (zero) for the test or assignment, which will be averaged into the final grade according to the policies defined in the instructor’s syllabus. 2. The faculty member is required to inform the Chief Academic Officer as well as his/her Department Chair/Program Director and Dean that a student has cheated or plagiarized. This notification will remain confidential in compliance with policies protecting student privacy. 3. If a student disagrees with the instructor’s judgment that he/she has cheated or committed plagiarism, the student can consult first with the Department Chair/Program Director and then with the Dean in an effort to resolve the disagreement. If a resolution is not achieved at the college level, the student may appeal directly to the Academic Standards Board through the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). 4. There will be no further action for the first violation of policies governing plagiarism and cheating unless the offense is deemed “flagrant” by the faculty member in consultation with the Department Chair/ Program Director and Dean. For any subsequent offense, the student must appear before the Academic Standards Board where additional disciplinary action will be considered. For flagrant acts the faculty member is required to assign a grade of 0 for the work and to forward the case immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. The CAO will initiate the hearing process. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

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Cases in which a student misrepresents, falsifies, or withholds information concerning materials required by the University will go immediately to the Academic Standards Board for disciplinary action. If a student is found guilty of this offense, his or her admission to the University will be rescinded or, in the case of a student already enrolled, he or she will be dismissed from the University. A student dismissed, for this reason, will not be eligible for readmission to the University.

Eligibility: NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiate athletics competition unless the student-athlete meets all applicable eligibility requirements and the institution has certified the student-athlete’s eligibility. (Bylaw 14- Summary statement) Before participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year, a student-athlete shall sign a statement in a form prescribed by the NCAA Division III Management Council in which the student- athlete submits information related to eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status, previous positive drug tests administered by any other athletics organization and involvement in organized gambling activities related to intercollegiate and professional athletics competition under the NCAA’s governing legislation. Failure to complete and sign the statement shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate competition. To be eligible to represent Mississippi University for Women in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a full-time program of studies (12 semester hours minimum), be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A student- athlete’s eligibility shall be determined by information provided by the Department of Athletics and by information contained in the Registrar’s Office and certified by the Registrar, Director of Compliance and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Standards of athletics eligibility are set forth in NCAA Bylaw, Article 14, and are highlighted below: Academic Status (14.01.2) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree. A student-athlete enrolled in a two-year program shall be eligible only if that student-athlete was admitted to the institution under the same standards as four-year degree-seeking students and if the two-year degree program is not a terminal program. A waiver of the minimum full- time enrollment requirement may be granted for a student enrolled in the final term of the baccalaureate program (see Bylaw 14.1.8.1.6.3). Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled as a graduate or professional student or while enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see Bylaw 14.1.9) Good Academic Standing (14.01.2.1) To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning of such phrases for all students of the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (14.02.5) The phrases “good academic standing” and “satisfactory progress” are to be interpreted at each member NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

institution by the academic officials who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students, subject to the controlling regulations of the institution; the conference(s) (or similar associations), if any, of which the institution is a member; and applicable NCAA legislation (see Bylaw 14.4). General 1) Full-time student athletes must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Should a studentathlete fall below 12 credit hours, he/she will become immediately ineligible for practice and competition (Note: Mississippi University for Women student-athletes may not make changes to their advisor-approved academic schedule [drop or add] without the written approval of their advisor, the Registrar or her designee, and the Director of Athletics or designee). 2) In the last semester of a student-athlete’s senior year he/she may carry fewer than 12 credit hours if he/she is registered for the appropriate number of courses required to complete the degree requirements. Degree Audit must approve this reduced load in writing. 3) A student-athlete must complete his/her four seasons of eligibility during the first ten semesters he/she is enrolled at the University. 4) A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence at the certifying institution before being eligible to complete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1.2), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver as set forth in this section.

Mississippi University for Women Eligibility Definitions and Regulations The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below:

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II. ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Undergraduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Undergraduate Studies in general. However, individual undergraduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements. 1. NCAA Division III Requirements: All General and Academic Eligibility Requirements can be found in the NCAA Division III Manual in Bylaw 14. Initial Eligibility Certification will be conducted at the opening session meetings for each team at the beginning of each academic year. In general, student-athletes must be in Good Academic Standing and Making Satisfactory Academic Progress toward their degree to be eligible to compete. After Initial Eligibility Certification for their respective sport is completed, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation’s approval is required to drop a course. Student-Athletes will have an automatic hold indicated in Banner that will prevent them from dropping classes after the initial eligibility certification date. ¾ A STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST BE A FULL-TIME MATRICULATED STUDENT in a four-year baccalaureate degree program and attempting at least 12 credits per semester while competing in his/her sport, making normal progress toward his/her degree. Any student-athlete dropping below 12 credits will immediately be deemed ineligible for the remainder of that semester. *** Exception – If a student-athlete is enrolled in his/her final semester and registered for less than a minimum full-time program of studies, the individual MUST obtain certification (in writing) from Degree Audit which states that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements. NOTE - Classes taken during the Winter Session do not count towards the 12-credit requirement for the spring. Winter session classes can be used to make up a deficiency from the fall or to help student-athletes to stay on track for graduation.

2. MUW ELIGIBILITY DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS The Mississippi University for Women Bulletin, published by the Office of the Registrar, is the authority for all University academic and eligibility definitions and policies, and is available online at the University website (www.bulletin.muw.edu). An overview of key University eligibility definitions and regulations pertaining to athletics participation is listed below: A. Good Academic Standing A quality point index (Mississippi University for Women attempted hours x 2) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester or summer session, by dividing the number of quality points earned at The W by the number of semester hours attempted at The W. All students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no quality point index deficiency, regardless of their classification. B. Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Dismissal All students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to maintain a quality of work necessary for reasonable progress toward graduation. In order to graduate, a student must earn a total number of grade points that is at least twice as great as the total number of academic credit hours attempted. Falling beneath this criterion indicates substandard progress toward a degree. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

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Probation ¾ Students whose cumulative MUW GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students admitted with a GPA less than 2.0 as evaluated by academic policies will be placed on academic probation upon admission. ¾ Students on first academic probation (P1) returning in the fall or spring will be limited to twelve (12) hours, or six (6) hours in the summer; additionally, students must successfully complete UN 098 Academic Recovery, a three (3) hour course consisting of a series of study skills lectures designed to improve study skills. The Academic Recovery class is not required for subsequent semesters, but the limit of twelve (12) hours for spring and fall and six (6) for summer will continue until a cumulative MUW GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved.

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Suspension ¾ Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who were admitted on academic probation or have already served one probationary period will be expected to maintain the academic standards listed in the chart below for financial aid purposes. Failure to meet this expectation will result in academic suspension. Cumulative GPA Hours (Including Transfer Work) GPA 0 - 29.99 30 - 59.99 60- 89.99 90 & above

MUW Cumulative GPA 1.50 1.65 1.80 2.00

¾ No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without having first served at least one semester of probation at MUW. Students who have served a semester of probation at MUW at any time in the past and who fail to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, will be suspended immediately if their MUW cumulative GPA falls below the value listed above. C. Course Load Per Semester The minimum semester course load for a full-time student is 12 semester hours; the normal load is 15 to 18 semester hours; and the maximum load is 19 semester hours. Requests to exceed the maximum number of hours must be made to the Registrar on the special request form on the Mississippi University for Women website, and will be reviewed primarily on the basis of the student’s previous record of achievement and the courses in which the student wishes to enroll. No student may receive credit for more than 22 hours in a semester under any circumstances. D. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students at MUW who receive federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degrees within a reasonable period of time. MUW has approved the following standards defining satisfactory progress, in accordance with regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress will be computed at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of each semester if they are placed on warning, suspension, or become ineligible due to attempted hours. The financial aid office will update their financial aid standing in banner and adjust financial aid accordingly. Students should note this standing is separate from the academic standing. During the warning semester, the student will continue to be eligible to receive Title IV aid. After a semester of warning, a student who does not meet the minimum standards will be placed on financial aid suspension. A student will not be eligible for Title IV financial aid until an appeal is approved or an academic plan is outlined (see Reinstatement of Financial Aid). NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Undergraduate Students: An undergraduate student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he or she: a) Is admitted and enrolled as a degree student b) Meets the required qualitative measure for financial aid recipients c) Maintains required quantitative measurable progress toward the completion of the degree d) Completes degree requirements within a reasonable length of time. Credits granted upon admission whether for advanced placement or in transfer DO NOT COUNT toward the credits per academic year requirement to determine eligibility. Required Qualitative Measure In order to meet the required qualitative measure, the student must maintain a minimum overall MUW GPA (only courses taken at MUW are used for this standard). The GPA requirement increases as students’ progress toward graduation as shown in this scale: Cumulative Semester Cumulative Hours Attempted 0-29 30-59 60-89 90-128

MUW Must Pass MUW GPA 67% and at least a 1.50 67% and at least a 1.65 67% and at least a 1.80 67% and at least a 2.00

3. IN-SEASON ELIGIBILITY The Provost, Director of Compliance, or the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation may declare a studentathlete ineligible for practice and or competition when class attendance, academic status or other factors so warrant. The University Registrar determines academic eligibility.

You must be academically eligible to be athletically eligible. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN THIS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST:

¾ MAINTAIN AN INSTITUTIONAL CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 (NOT INCLUDING TRANSFER GPA) ¾ EARN 12 CREDITS PER FULL TIME SEMESTER

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ELIGIBILITY NOTES – Graduate Students The policies below apply to MUW Graduate Studies in general. However, individual graduate programs may set more stringent scholastic policies, which are outlined later in the Graduate Bulletin. Students are responsible for knowing the published rules, regulations, policies, and standards of the University and of their degree program. Each academic program has procedures and requirements that must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded. While the University provides faculty and staff advisors to assist students in planning their programs and schedules, the students themselves are responsible for following procedures and meeting degree requirements.

1. GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Graduate-degree credit is granted only for graduate-level courses in which the student earns an A, B, or C. No more than six semester hours of graduate credit evaluated as C may be applied toward any graduate program, whether degree or non-degree. To remain in good standing, the student must maintain a minimum 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA on all graduate courses attempted with no more than two grades of C, with no grade of D, and with no grade of F. Moreover, any student who receives a graduate degree or certificate must possess a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA. No student on probation will be eligible for a degree or certificate.

2. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND EXPULSION FROM GRADUATE PROGRAMS A graduate student who does not maintain a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (including grades of I) will be placed on probation. If the student on probation fails to earn a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. If the student on probation earns a 3.0 MUW cumulative GPA (excluding grades of I) at the end of the probationary semester, the student may continue in good standing unless the student earned a grade of I during the probationary semester, in which case the student may continue on probation. A student who makes more than two grades of C, a grade of D, or a grade of F will be removed from the graduate program and will not be allowed to enroll in any graduate program at MUW. A student who is removed from the graduate program may appeal that decision to the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. A graduate student may appeal to this committee only once during his or her graduate-student career. The student’s appeal shall consist of a letter, in her/his own words, addressed to the Committee in care of the Director of Graduate Studies. It should contain salient information detailing possible reasons and explanations for substandard academic performance, any extenuating circumstances, etc. In addition to the student’s own letter, any letters of support for the student from outside parties should also accompany the letter. The Director of Graduate Studies shall forward the appeal information to the Chair of the Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee. Students may file an appeal for academic work within twelve months after grades are posted. The deadline for the Graduate Office to receive appeals is five business days prior to the published registration date for the semester for which the student intends to register within that twelve months. Neither the student, nor any other parties, shall be granted the privilege of a personal appearance or hearing before the Committee. The Committee shall reserve the right to seek any relevant academic information pertaining to the student, such as class attendance records and transcripts, before rendering a final decision on the expulsion of the student. The Committee shall have the right to impose certain academic requirements or conditions on any student it readmits to the university. These may include, but are not limited to, prescribing certain courses, determining semester course load, requiring a specified level of scholastic performance, and requiring academic counseling. A written statement concerning the actions of the Committee on each student’s appeal shall be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies, who will then notify the student in writing of the Committee’s action with copies to the Registrar and the student’s Academic Department. NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

The Graduate Student Scholastic Appeals Committee represents the highest performance review board to which the student may appeal an academic expulsion. The decisions of the committee are not subject to review or change by any other university authority.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2021-22/202122D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Amateurism – All Sports. For individuals in states with NIL laws or executive actions with the force of law in effect, NCAA rules remain in effect, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, but NIL activities protected by state law will not impact eligibility. Delayed Collegiate Enrollment. The following rules are applicable to all Division III student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2014: 1. If you did not enroll in college as a full-time student by the next opportunity after a one-calendar year period following the graduation of your high school class and you participated in any of the activities listed below, you have used a season of intercollegiate competition for each calendar year or sport season in which you participated in such activities. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4] 1. Activities Constituting Use of a Season. a.

Any team competition or training in which pay in any form is provided to any of the participants above actual and necessary expenses;

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b. Any individual competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form based on his or her place finish or any competition or training in which the individual accepts pay in any form above actual and necessary expenses; c.

Any competition pursuant to the signing of a contract for athletics participation or entering a professional draft;

d. Any competition funded by a representative of an institution's athletics interest that is not open to all participants. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2] 2. If you have used a season(s) of participation according to the regulations above, you must also fulfill an academic year in residence prior to being eligible to represent your school in intercollegiate competition. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.1]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2] Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Financial Aid – All Sports. You are not eligible if you receive financial aid other than the non-athletics financial aid that your school distributes. However, it is permissible to receive:

1. Financial aid from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.3] 2. Financial aid that has been awarded to you on a basis other than athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance. [Bylaw 15.2.3.4]

3. Financial aid from an entity outside your school that meets the requirements specified in the Division III Manual. [Bylaw 15.2.3.2]

a. You must report to your school any financial aid that you receive from a source other than your school. However, you do not need to report financial aid received from anyone on whom you are naturally or legally dependent. [Bylaw 15.2.3.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

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2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or your minor or undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters. You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3]

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Transfer Students Only.

a. You are considered a transfer student if: a. You were officially registered and enrolled in a minimum, full-time program of studies in any quarter or semester of an academic year, as certified by the registrar or admissions office and attended class; or

b. You reported for a regular squad practice (including practice or conditioning activities that occurred before certification), announced by the institution through any member of its athletics department staff, before the beginning of any quarter or semester, as certified by the athletics director. [Bylaw 14.5.2]

b. If you are a transfer student from a four-year school, you are not eligible during your first academic year in residence unless you meet the provisions of one of the exceptions specified in Bylaws 14.5.5.1.1, 14.5.5.1.2 or 14.5.5.1.3.

c. If you are a transfer student from a two-year institution, you are not eligible during your first academic year in

residence at your new institution unless you meet the academic and residence requirements specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.1 or the exception specified in Bylaw 14.5.4.2.

d. If you wish to correspond with another NCAA institution about your opportunity to transfer, the institution must have permission to contact you before any correspondence may occur.

a. To contact another NCAA Division III school, you may seek permission from your director of athletics, or you can grant other NCAA Division III institutions permission to contact you. To grant another NCAA Division III school permission to contact you about a potential transfer (or for you to be able to contact the school), complete the Permission to Contact: Self-Release form that is provided by the NCAA national office. The form and instructions are available on the student-athlete home page of the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/resources/recruitingcalendars?division=d3. [Bylaws 13.1.1.2 and13.1.1.2.1]

b. To contact Divisions I or II schools, you must seek permission from your director of athletics. Part II: FOR NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY. This part of the summary contains information about your recruitment, which is governed by Bylaw 13 of the Division III Manual. Recruitment.

a. Offers – All Sports. x

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, any staff member of your institution or any other representative of your school's athletics interests offered to you, your relatives or your friends any financial aid or other benefits that NCAA rules do not permit. [Bylaw 13.2.1]

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During your recruitment, it was permissible for you to be employed in any department outside of intercollegiate athletics provided the employment is arranged through normal institutional employment policies and procedures. [Bylaw 13.2.4.1]

b. Source of Funds – All Sports. x

You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received normal and reasonable living expenses from an individual with whom you had an established relationship (e.g., high school coach, non-scholastic athletics team coach, family of a teammate), even if the relationship developed as a result of athletics participation, provided:

i. The individual is not an agent; ii. The individual is not an athletics representative of a particular school involved in recruiting the prospective student-athlete; and

iii. Such living expenses are consistent with the types of expenses provided by the individual as a part of normal living arrangements (e.g., housing, meals, occasional spending money, use of the family car). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1]

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You are eligible for intercollegiate competition if prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment, you received educational expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, room, board and books) from any individual or entity other than an agent, professional sports team/organization or a representative of an institution's athletics interests, provided such expenses are disbursed directly through your educational institution (e.g., high school, preparatory school). [Bylaw 12.1.3.1-(r

c. Sports Camps. x

You are not eligible if, before you enrolled at your school, the school, members of its athletics staff or a representative of its athletics interests gave you free or reduced admission privileges to attend its sports camp or clinic after you had started classes for the ninth grade. [Bylaw 13.11.3.2]

d. Visits, Transportation and Entertainment – All Sports. 1. You are not eligible under Bylaws 13.5, 13.6 or 13.7 if, before you enrolled at your school, any of the following happened to you:

a. Your school paid for you to visit its campus more than once; b. Your school paid more than the actual round-trip cost by direct route between your home and the campus when you made your one expense paid visit;

c. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse outside a 30-mile radius of the campus during your expense paid visit; or

d. Your school entertained you, your parents (or guardians) or your spouse excessively during your expense-paid visit, or entertained your friends or other relatives at any site. 2. You are not eligible if your school paid for you to visit its campus before January 1 of your junior year in high school. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1.1] 3. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, staff members of your school or any representatives of its athletics interests paid the transportation costs for your relatives or friends to visit the campus or elsewhere other than the one paid visit. [Bylaw 13.5.2.8] 4. You are not eligible if any person, (other than your parents or legal guardians) at his or her own expense, paid for you to visit your school once and did not accompany you on the visit or paid for you to visit more than once. [Bylaw 13.6.1.1] 5. You are not eligible if, at any time that you were visiting your school's campus at your own expense, your school paid for anything more than the following:

a. Transportation, when accompanied by a staff member, to see off campus practice and competition sites and other facilities. [Bylaw 13.5.3]

b. A meal at the dining hall of your school or a meal at an off-campus site if all institutional dining halls were closed and the school normally provides similar meals to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.1]

c. Housing at your school that is generally available to all visiting prospective students. [Bylaw 13.7.2.1.2] 6. You are not eligible if, when you were being recruited, a staff member of your school's athletics department spent money, other than what was necessary, for the staff member's (or representative's) personal expenses during an off-campus visit with you. [Bylaw 13.13.2]

e. Precollege or Postgraduate Expenses - All Sports. x

You are not eligible if your school, or any representative of its athletics interests, offered you money, directly or indirectly, to pay for any part of your educational expenses or other expenses during any period of time before you enrolled at your school. This applies to your postgraduate education as well. [Bylaw 13.14.1]

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Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any non- collegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: x Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) x Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage x Pre-participation Physical Exam x NCAA Student-Athlete Statement x NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form x Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division III handout. This handout will be provided at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the studentathlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

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ATTACHMENT:20a Transfer Procedures

Procedures for Determining a Transfer Student’s Eligibility NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.5 contains the provisions for determination of the eligibility of a transfer student-athlete. At the Mississippi University for Women, these regulations are met when the Office of the Registrar verifies with the previous institution(s) attended, that the transfer student is in compliance with Bylaw, Article 14.01.2 (full-time status and satisfactory progress) and Bylaw, Article 14.01.2.1 (good academic standing). The next step is a review of all previous transcripts to determine Grade Point Average (GPA), which must be a minimum of a 2.0. General: Transfer Students x

Students may be accepted for transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities if a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA has been maintained on all course work attempted, with the exception of vocational/technical or other courses not acceptable for transfer. Official transcripts must certify that if the student is eligible to re-enter the college from which the student is transferring. Applicants must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. Failure to provide information about prior college attendance is grounds for disciplinary action including immediate dismissal from the University. In addition, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria: Have been admissible as a freshman. The applicant must submit official high school records (see freshman admission) as well as college transcripts to meet this requirement. Have successfully completed at least the following 30 semester hours of college work at a regionally accredited school: 6 hours of English Composition 3 hours of College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, or higher level mathematics 6 hours of Natural Science 9 hours of Humanities and Fine Arts 6 hours of Social or Behavioral Sciences x Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW is eligible for admission. Any student who has earned other Associate level degrees from a regionally accredited institution in a transferable area (as defined by MUW) and sufficient GPA as calculated by MUW may be eligible for admission.

In addition, the Director of Compliance will verify with previous institutions seasons of participation, terms of attendance and remaining eligibility by using a Transfer Verification Form (see attached sample). Once these requirements are met and confirmed, approval is granted by the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative, the Director of Compliance and finally, the Director of Athletics.

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

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TWO YEAR TRANSFER VERIFICATION REPORT To:

School:

_

Student’s Name:

Date:

Email:

Sport:

_

The above, a former student at your institution, is enrolling at The W next semester and is interested in participating in the sport of . In order to certify this student for NCAA and institutional eligibility, could you please answer the following questions? 1. Dates which he/she attended your institution 2. Number of Full-Time semesters in attendance: Sport

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

Sport

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

3. Has he/she previously transferred from another institution? YES If yes, indicate name of Institution and the dates of attendance: School

NO

Dates Attended

4. Did he/she receive athletically related financial aid at your institution? YES NO If yes, indicate years received 5. Did he/she satisfactorily complete 6 academic credits in his/her preceding regular academic term? YES NO 6. Has the student-athlete completed his / her Associates Degree: Yes: No: 6a. Would student-athlete be academically eligible to practice and compete if they returned to your institution? YES NO 7. Has the above-mentioned student-athlete been involved in any disciplinary proceedings regarding any violations of NCAA and/or University policies? YES NO _ 8. To your knowledge, has this student-athlete been declared ineligible due to a positive drug test administered by the NCAA? YES NO 9. Membership affiliation of your institution: NJCAA Director of Athletics (or designee)

Div.

NAIA

Other

Institution

Date

Return to: Daniel Talley, Compliance Director, dltalley@muw.edu

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FOUR YEAR TRANSFER VERIFICATION REPORT To:

_

School:

Student’s Name:

Date:

_

Email:

Sport:

The above student-athlete at your institution has expressed an interest in transferring to The W. In accordance with NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.1.2, do we have permission to speak with him/her? YES NO Self-Release Document on File: YES

NO

Date of Self Release:

1. Dates which he/she attended your institution 2. Sport(s)

# of F/T Semesters

Dates Participated

Year(s) of Eligibility Used

3. Has he/she previously transferred from one 4-year institution to another 4-year institution? YES NO If yes, indicate name of Institution and the dates of attendance 4. Did he/she receive athletically related financial aid at your institution? YES NO If yes, indicate years received 5. Did he/she sign a National Letter of Intent? YES

NO

If yes, date signed:

6. Is he/she in good academic standing? YES NO Meeting satisfactory progress requirements? YES NO Would student be eligible to practice and compete if he or she returned to your institution? YES

NO

7. Has the above-mentioned student-athlete been involved in any disciplinary proceedings regarding any violations of NCAA and/or University policies? YES NO 8. To your knowledge, has this student-athlete been declared ineligible due to a positive drug test administered by the NCAA? YES NO 9. Membership status of your institution: NCAA Director of Athletics (or designee)

Div

NAIA

Institution

Other Date

Return to: Daniel Talley, Compliance Director, dltalley@muw.edu

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STUDENT INFORMATION FORM NAME:

ID #

MAJOR:

DATE DECLARED:

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY Recruited: yes no Letter of Intent: Date of Initial Enrollment: Amateurism:

SPORT:

Core Course GPA: SAT/ACT:

TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY Previous Institution: Years Completed: Transfer Waiver?: Comments:

Division: By Law:

PARTICIPATION 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid: F / SO / JR / SR / 5th Year: Student Athlete Forms in: yes no Seasons of Eligibility Completed: 1 2 3 4 Credits Comp: GPA Overall: Ath Aid Amt: Other Aid:

EXIT INTERVIEW

[Bylaw 13.14.1]

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Medical Clearance:

yes

no

Credits Attempted:

Date:

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ATTACHMENT:21a Financial Aid Procedures

Written procedures to ensure consistent financial aid packaging far student-athletes and the general student body The FAO at MUW uses the Department of Education’s software to obtain FAFSA data and upload it to Banner to automate processing aid applications as much as possible. 6.1

Loading Financial Aid Data Federal eligibility information in the form of an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) is received electronically from the Department of Education using Electronic Data Exchange (EDE). 6.1.1

Processing Federal Data When MUW receives the Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR), the data is loaded into Banner Software. Once the data has been loaded into Banner, the Banner system will assign each student a budget based on ISIR housing and dependency information. Then Banner will perform the need calculation for each student. Tracking is then performed and if the student is selected for verification or has a “C” flag, a tracking letter email is sent to the student requesting the appropriate documents to allow processing of awards to continue. Awards are made only when all data is corrected, verification is completed and conflicts are resolved.

6.1.2

Correcting Federal Data Upon completion of the verification process, there might be certain data elements to be corrected that will affect the student’s EFC. Students may make corrections to their FAFSA. Corrections made by the FAO are entered in the Banner Software, FAA Access to CPS online, or the CampusLogic software. The corrections are then submitted electronically by using Electronic Data Exchange or returned as a corrected ISIR.

6.2

Automatic Budgets

6.3

Budget information has been entered into the Banner Software. Upon receipt of the ISIR, Banner will assign each student an established budget. If unusual expenses are reported, adjustments may be made by a counselor. Automatic Tracking The FAO uses an automatic tracking program from the Banner Software to monitor information and documents required from students.

6.4

Automatic Packaging The FAO uses an automatic packaging set-up in the BANNER Software to automate the awarding of the majority of students. Manual packaging is required for Summer awarding. Scholarships, state awards and outside resources must be manually packaged after the automated packaging is completed.

6.5

Run Schedules The FAO attempts to import ISIRs daily during peak season. During off peak season, ISIRs are imported at least twice a week. Students are awarded as soon as data is processed. Awards are made on a rolling basis during the full academic year.

9.1.1

Institutional Eligibility

9.1.2

As a public nonprofit institution, MUW has been authorized by the United States Secretary of Education to participate in financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1962 as amended. Terms of Agreement The Program Participation Agreement between MUW and the Department of Education entitles the FAO to participate in the following federal programs: 1. TEACH Grant. 2. Federal Direct Student Loan Program. (including the the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loan Program, and the Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students and the Direct Grad PLUS- for Graduate students. 3. Federal Perkins Loan Program. 4. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program. 5. Federal Work-Study Program.

9.1.3

Institutional Application for Federal Funds The FAO applies for funds through the Fiscal Operation Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). This application is for Campus Based Funds only (FWS, Perkins, and FSEOG). The FAO applies annually for federal funds through the FISAP which is submitted each September. The Director, Comptroller and the Accountant work together to collect the necessary statistics to complete the report. The Director loads the finalized data into the Electronic FISAP Program and the information is sent electronically to the Department of Education. The signature page and required certifications are sent certified mail.

9.1

General Student Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial Aid There are several eligibility requirements which students must meet in order to be considered for federal funds. Students must: 1. Demonstrate financial need according to Federal Methodology. 2. Have a high school diploma, a GED, or have passed a test approved by the Department of Education. 3. Be enrolled in a degree seeking or eligible certificate program. 4. Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen. 5. Make Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by MUW. 6. Not be in default on a federal loan or owe a repayment of a federal grant.

9.2

Federal Programs The federal programs in which the FAO participates are listed in the beginning of this section. The Federal Perkins Loan Program, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and the Federal Work-Study Program are referred to as campus-based programs because although funded primarily with federal dollars, the institution is able to determine how these funds should be awarded to students.

9.3.1

Federal Pell Grant The Federal Pell Grant is an entitlement program. Students must demonstrate financial need to qualify. 9.3.1.1 Purpose of Program The Federal Pell Grant program is federally funded with the purpose of helping financially needy students meet the cost of post-secondary education. This program is centrally administered by the federal government and is typically the foundation of a student's aid package.

9.3.1.2 Institutional Policy Statement Determining Eligibility The FAO at MUW uses the Pell award as the foundation of the student's financial aid package. Therefore, students requesting financial assistance during their enrollment are required to establish Federal Pell Grant eligibility before additional determination of funds eligibility is made and/ or awarded. In order to determine eligibility for any federal financial aid program, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to MUW. The FAO accept results through electronic transmission with the Central Processing System (CPS). Student eligibility is determined only through the CPS of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula. The FAO must have an official EFC before eligibility for any fund may be determined. Students who qualify for a Pell Grant have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) under a certain dollar amount that is established each year depending on the maximum amount of Pell Grant to be awarded to each student. Students are notified of the amount of their Pell Grant through an award letter. Students who are enrolled on a less-than-half-time basis may receive a Pell Grant . The enrollment status of students is assumed to be fulltime when a student is initially awarded.

Pell awards are recalculated in Banner when there is a change in the EFC, when the enrollment status changes between terms within the same award year, and when the cost of attendance changes. Students must submit the FAFSA and have electronic data submitted by June 1 of each academic year in order to be awarded by the beginning of each Fall term. Students who submitted an eligible ISIR to MUW after the end of an enrollment period for which the student met all the necessary criteria, will receive a retroactive (late) Pell award provided the student's file is completed prior to the last day of classes for the academic year. Students who do not use their entire Pell allocation during the fall and spring semesters may use the balance during the following summer period. The FAO will check summer enrollment beginning April 1 and award based on that enrollment. Students will still be expected to accept any offered awards. Pell Award Policy—Lifetime Eligibility Used The amount of Pell Grant funds a student may receive over their lifetime is limited by a federal law to be the equivalent of six years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding you can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%. Year-Round Pell (Beginning 1718) Students are eligible to receive an additional semester of Pell grant eligible over the scheduled yearly amount. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 hours during the summer to receive the additional semester. This does count toward the lifetime limit. Payment Pell Grant funds are disbursed to students by the University Accounting Office for those students who have an official Pell EFC and a valid award letter. Before disbursement, a compliance computer match is run to ensure the student remains eligible for the grant and is registered for the appropriate number of classes.

After subtracting tuition and other appropriate outstanding charges, the University Accounting staff releases the remaining proceeds to the student as a refund of excess payment. Over-awards In the event of an over-award, the student's account is adjusted and a letter is sent to the student informing them of an over-award and the adjustment made to their account. If a balance is created as a result of this overaward, the student is requested to pay balance.

Record-Keeping Financial aid records are maintained in individual student’s folders in the Financial Aid Office. The Director and the Comptroller are responsible for account management and appropriate record security for all student aid account transactions. The amount and date of any overpayment restored to the program account, the cost of attendance, determination of enrollment status, and enrollment period, eligibility of enrolled students who submit valid Pell records, name, Social Security number, amount paid, and amount and date of each payment are maintained on each student.

9.3.1.3

Student Eligibility Students must meet the eligibility requirements described above. In addition, the Pell Grant is awarded only to undergraduates students who have not already received their first bachelor’s degree. Student eligibility is determined only through the Central Processing System of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology needs analysis formula.

9.3.1.4

Determination of Institutional Federal Pell Grant Budget The determination of the Federal Pell Grant Budget is identical to the budget used for other institutionally awarded aid. Only those components that are defined in

the Student Financial Aid Handbook are used to compute the Federal Pell Grant Budget. 9.3.1.5

Amount of Federal Pell Grant The amount of Federal Pell Grant for which a student is eligible is determined using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the corresponding cost of education from the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Chart published by the Department of Education.

9.3.1.6 Verification Procedures Verification procedures for the Federal Pell Grant Program are identical to other Title IV Programs

9.3.1.7

Disbursement Procedures Pell Grant funds are disbursed to students only after an official EFC from the Department of Education has been received. Offered aid must be accepted by student via the Financial Aid Acceptance Form.

9.3.2

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) The FSEOG is a grant/gift program for students who demonstrate financial need. 9.3.2.1 Purpose of Program The FSEOG program is federally funded for the purpose of helping the financially needy students meet the cost of post-secondary education. This program is administered by the institution; however, FSEOG funds are awarded to Pell Grant recipients first. If all of MUW FSEOG allocation is not spent after awarding to Pell grant recipients, then the remaining allocation will be awarded to students who are not Pell eligible but with the lowest EFC. FSEOG funds are pro rated for students who are enrolled less than full time.

9.3.2.2 Institutional Policy Statement Determining Eligibility In order to determine eligibility for any federal financial aid program, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to MUW. The FAO will accept results through electronic transmission with the Central Processing System (CPS). Student eligibility is determined only through the CPS of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula. The FAO must have an official EFC before eligibility for any fund may be determined. FSEOG grants are typically awarded only to students who are fully Pell eligible. Students must have remaining need of at least $400 after the Pell Grant and any other gift aid in order to be awarded a FSEOG Grant. Students are notified of the amount of their FSEOG eligibility through an award letter. Payment FSEOG funds are disbursed to students by the University Accounting Office for students who have a valid award letter. Before disbursement, a compliance computer match is run to ensure the student remains eligible for the grant and is registered for the appropriate number of classes. The FSEOG is disbursed through the University Accounting Office which subtracts tuition and other appropriate outstanding charges before releasing the remaining proceeds to the student. Over-Awards In the event of an over-award, the student's account is adjusted and the student is notified in writing of the necessary adjustment. If a balance occurs as a result of this over-award, the student is also notified to pay any outstanding balance.

Record-Keeping Financial aid records are maintained in individual student’s folders in the Financial Aid Office. Student records include the demonstration of need and FSEOG eligibility. The Director is responsible for account management and appropriate record security for all student aid transactions and how need was met for all aided students. 9.3.2.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet all eligibility requirements to be eligible for consideration of the FSEOG Grant. In addition, the FSEOG is awarded only to undergraduates who have not received their first bachelor’s degree and typically who are Pell eligible. Student eligibility is determined only through the Central Processing System of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula.

9.3.2.4 Amount of Award The regulated maximum amount of FSEOG is $4,000 and the minimum is $100. However, the FAO selfimposes a FSEOG Grant range from $400 to $1,500 to ensure that the greatest number of students have an opportunity to receive a portion of the FSEOG allocation. 9.3.2.5 Disbursement Procedures FSEOG funds are disbursed to students only after an official EFC from the Department of Education has been received. Offered aid must be accepted by the student via the Financial Aid Acceptance Form. 9.3.3

Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) The FWS program provides employment positions for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. These earnings assist students with educational expenses.

9.3.3.1 Objectives and Purpose of the Program The objectives and purpose of the FWS are to provide: 1. A source of financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. 2. Work experience which enhances the participants' education whenever possible. 3. An employment pool to the University that would not exist otherwise.

9.3.3.2 Institutional Policy Statement Selection of students The policy regarding dissemination of FWS funds is to award monies to as many students as possible. This is accomplished by awarding funds to needy (including part-time) students on a priority basis until funds are exhausted. Reasonable effort is made to place students in positions which complement and/or reinforce their educational and career goals and meet community service priorities. Determination of award Students are awarded FWS funds based expressed interest on the FAFSA, on remaining need after other federal aid has been applied and if the student applies for an advertised vacant FWS position. The student must have remaining need. Records, which document FWS eligibility and how financial need is met, are maintained in the student file. Employment during periods of non-enrollment Students are allowed to work during periods of nonenrollment (i.e., vacations, breaks,) provided sufficient work-study allocations exist and these funds do not cause a student to be over-awarded. FWS funds are awarded for summer terms. However, students, who work under the FWS during the summer must be enrolled at least half time (6 hours) and have remaining need.

Over-awards Students are only awarded FWS funds if, in combination with other resources, the award does not exceed the student's need. If additional resources are received after FWS wages are paid, the over-award is the amount which exceeds the student's need by more than $300.00. To rectify an over-award, an Aid Administrator should determine if there is additional (previously unforeseen) need. If an over-award remains, unpaid loan or grant (excluding Pell) monies should be canceled or reduced. If the over-award still remains, and the student will be enrolled for the next academic year, the amount of the over-award must be counted as a resource for that next year. If the student ceases to enroll, no further action is necessary. Students may not earn work-study funds in excess of their FWS award. Students who earn their FWS award and want to continue working may do so if they have the employer's consent and are paid with non-FWS funds. FWS fund transfers At the discretion of the Director, 10% of FWS funds may be transferred to the FSEOG account. In addition, 10% of FWSP funds may be carried forward or back to the next or last academic year's work-study account.

9.3.3.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds. 9.3.3.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards The minimum FWS award for undergraduates is $500. The maximum award is $4000. Exceptions for additional awards may be made by a Counselor if funding allows. The student must submit documentation from an employer verifying that potential work above the maximum is available. 9.3.3.5 Placement Procedures

Collection of available positions At the end of the academic year, Financial Aid sends a letter and/or email to each department instructing them to complete the Personnel Request Form. This request identifies available positions for the following academic year. Notification of award and employment placement procedures The student receives an Award Notification listing the FWS as well as Conditions for Receiving Financial Aid Notification. The Notification instructs students to contact the College Work-Study Coordinator before beginning a FWS Work-Study position. Student referrals Students are able to view FWS employment positions in the Financial Aid Office. Once a student finds an acceptable position, he/she calls the potential employer for an interview. The student must have the Federal Work-Study Interview Form/Job Description Form. Student placement If the student is hired, the employer returns the Federal Work-Study Interview Form/Job Description Form to the Work Study Coordinator. The student returns to the FAO and Human Resources to complete appropriate documentation (i.e., I-9 information, etc.). Student placement is then recorded. 9.3.3.6 Supervision Employers are instructed to maintain adequate supervision of student with regard to attendance and quality of job performance via the Federal Work Study Interview Form/Job Description Form. A work schedule must be agreed upon each semester by the student and the employer which is not in conflict with the student's class schedule.

9.3.3.7 Time Sheets Students receive time sheets from their Work Study Supervisor. After completion of the time sheet, the student's work hours are checked and signed by the department supervisor. The supervisor returns the time sheet to the Payroll Office for processing. Whenever a student diverts from the agreed schedule and works during class time, the supervisor must make a notation on the back of the time card explaining the circumstances. Supervisors who need students to work during breaks must obtain permission from the Work Study Coordinator. 9.3.3.8 Record-Keeping Records concerning compensation for student employment are maintained in the Payroll Department. A record of student earnings is loaded into the financial aid computer system. Earning records are reconciled between the Financial Aid Office, the Payroll Office, and the University Accounting Office at the end of each semester and at the end of the academic year for the FISAP report. 9.3.3.9 Payment Procedures/Frequency Students are issued a paycheck either by direct deposit or a pre-paid card from the University biweekly for hours worked documented on the student time sheet. Noncash contributions are not used to compensate students. All students are paid at least the federal minimum wage. 9.3.4

Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student Loan)*2018- Funding no longer exists The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low interest deferred payment loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. These funds assist students with educational expenses. 9.3.4.1 Purpose of the Program The Federal Perkins Loan program is federally funded for the purpose of helping financially needy students

meet the cost of post-secondary education. This program is administered by the institution and repayment is made to the institution or its designated collection agency. 9.3.4.2 Institutional Policy Statement Determining Eligibility In order to determine eligibility for any federal financial aid program, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to MUW. The FAO will accept results through electronic transmission with the Central Processing System (CPS). Student eligibility is determined only through the CPS of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula. The FAO must have an official EFC before eligibility for any fund may be determined. A Perkins Loan is awarded to a student if he/she has remaining eligibility after the Federal Pell Grant, the State Student Incentive Grant, and FWS have been awarded. Perkins Loan funds are awarded to part-time students. Students are notified of the amount of their Perkins Loan eligibility through an award letter. Perkins Loan recipients must sign a Promissory Note which is must be signed in the University Accounting Office before the loan funds maybe credited the student’s account. Payment Perkins Loan funds are disbursed to students who have a valid award letter and who have signed a promissory note. Before disbursement, a compliance computer match is run to ensure the student remains eligible for the loan and is registered for the appropriate number of classes. Loans are prorated like Pell awards to reflect less than full-time enrollment status. During the summer semester, student are only required to be enrolled in six hours to receive the full amount of their award. Over-Awards In the event of an over-award, the student's account is place on hold until such time that the overpayment is rectified.

9.3.4.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds.

9.3.4.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow in Perkins Funds is $5,000 per award year for a student who has not successfully completed a program of undergraduate education or $6,000 per award year for a graduate or professional student. There is no regulated minimum award. However, at MUW, we do reserve the right to reduce the maximum award to insure that Perkins Funds exist to assist as many students as possible. 9.3.4.5 Disbursement Procedures Perkins Loan funds are disbursed to students only after an official EFC from the Department of Education has been received. Offered aid must be accepted by the student via the financial aid award letter and a Promissory Note must be signed. Awards may be adjusted to reflect actual hours enrolled. 9.3.4.6 Entrance Loan/exit Loan Counseling Entrance Loan Counseling All first-time transfer and re-entering students borrowing a federal loan on or after July 1, 1990 are required to attend an entrance interview. Recipients of Perkins Loans are mailed material which informs them of their rights and responsibilities as borrowers. The Promissory Note, a Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, and a Personal Contact Form are sent along with the award letter. Students must return the signed Promissory Note and the Personal Contact Form to the Perkins Loan Clerk in the University Accounting Office before their loan proceeds are released.

Exit Loan Counseling

The Perkins Loan Clerk is responsible for conducting exit interviews with Perkins Loan borrowers. Students who are graduating are notified via a letter of the attendance requirement for exit loan counseling. Student who terminate attendance by means other than graduation or students who indicate they cannot attend are contacted and informed of loan responsibilities in writing. 9.3.4.7 Billing and Collection Procedures Billing and collection of Perkins Loans funds for MUW is handled by the Perkins Loan Clerk and Academic Financial Service Association (AFSA Data) Collection Service. 9.3.5

Federal Subsidized Direct Loan Program The Federal Subsidized Direct Loan Program provides low interest deferred payment loans to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. These funds assist students with educational expenses. 9.3.5.1 Purpose of the Program The Federal Direct Loan program utilizes federal funds from the US Department of Education to provide loan funds to students without a credit history. This ability to borrow helps needy students meet the cost of postsecondary education. 9.3.5.2 Institutional Policy Statement Determining Eligibility In order to determine eligibility for any federal financial aid program, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to MUW. The FAO will accept results through electronic transmission with the Central Processing System (CPS). Student eligibility is determined only through the CPS of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula. The FAO must have an official EFC before eligibility for any fund may be determined. A Subsidized Loan is awarded to a student,

upon request, if he/she has remaining eligibility after the Federal Pell Grant, State Grant, and FWS have been awarded. Subsidized Loan funds are awarded to students who are at least part-time students. Interest on the loan is “subsidized” or paid by the Department of Education while the student is in school and during the six-month grace period after the student graduates or leaves school. Students are notified of the amount of their Direct Loan eligibility through an award letter. Direct Loan recipients must accept the award on BANNER Web, complete the Entrance Interview, and sign a Promissory Note with the Department of Education before funds will be received by MUW and applied to the student’s school account. Certification of Loan Applications The majority of MUW’s loan certifications occur electronically. Loan certification will not be completed until: 1. Documentation of dependency status is on file. 2. Verification is complete. 3. Student accepts loan via BANNER Web. 4. All other financial assistance is reported. Exceptions will be carefully documented and monitored by the Loan Coordinator to ensure that proper disbursement of loan funds occurs. Payment Direct Loan funds are disbursed to students after the second week of classes. Before disbursement, a compliance computer match is run to ensure the student remains eligible for the loan and is registered for the appropriate number of classes and has attended classes for each course. Over-Awards

Once the entire Direct Loan proceeds have been released to the student, an over-award should not exist. If however, the student becomes ineligible between certification and receipt of the loan funds, the loan check is returned to the Department of Education and a new check is issued. Record-Keeping Financial aid records are maintained in individual student’s folders as well as on the computer. Student records include the demonstration of need and Federal Direct Loan eligibility. The Director is responsible for account management and appropriate security for student aid account transactions and how need was met for all aided students. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for completion and the submission of all Student Status Confirmation Reports (SSCR) through the Clearinghouse which notifies lenders of address and enrollment changes, which ensures office compliance with all guaranty agency requirements, and sharing of information with the Department of Education, previous lenders and guaranty agencies. Returning Checks to Direct Loan The Assistant Director, as the loan program coordinator, is responsible for returning Direct Loan Funds if the student is not registered, if the institution cannot document student's attendance in any class, if the student withdraws, or if the disbursement is received after student has ceased to maintain eligibility.

9.3.5.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds. 9.3.5.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards There is generally a minimum of $200 and maximums are set by law periodically. 9.3.5.5 Processing Procedures

Students are notified of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loan awards in the Award Notification Letter. Students will receive with the Award Notification Letter. To finalize the loan—the student must: 1. Go to BANNER Web and accept the award. 2. Complete the Entrance Interview. 3. Complete the Promissory note with the Department of Education.

9.3.5.6 Disbursement Procedures Direct Loan Funds are disbursed to student only after the steps above are completed and the loan coordinator has “certified attendance”. 9.3.5.7 Entrance Loan/Exit Loan Counseling Entrance Loan Counseling All first time student loan borrowers of a federal loan on or after July 1, 1990 are required to attend an entrance interview. Students can complete entrance loan counseling by going out to www.studentloans.gov which advises them of the rights and responsibilities of student borrowers. The Student Loan Coordinator will receive a file notification from the Department of Education that the student has completed entrance loan counseling. Students are required to sign a statement indicating he/she understands his/her rights and responsibilities and are given entrance counseling information. All firsttime student loan borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling before loan proceeds are disbursed.

Exit Loan Counseling Students who are graduating are notified through a tracking email that they must complete exit loan counseling information. Exit Loan Counseling can be completed from our web site or a student can come into the FAO to complete the Exit Loan Counseling Form. Students who terminate attendance by means other than graduation are contacted and informed of loan

responsibilities in writing. During the exit interview, the students are presented loan counseling information which requests the following: 1. Permanent home address 2. Personal references 3. Expected employer 4. Next of kin (including address) 9.3.5.8 Report to Lender If a student withdraws or leaves school, the Department of Education must be notified within sixty days. The Registrar’s Office electronically submits the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR) through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The FAO processes a “Return of Title IV Funds” refund calculation to return any funds that were not earned through the student’s attendance—up to the 60% point in the semester. A written notice is sent to the student informing them of the amount to be repaid.

9.3.6

Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan Program The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan Program provides low interest deferred payment loans to undergraduate and graduate students regardless of financial need. These funds assist students with educational expenses. 9.3.6.1 Purpose of the Program The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan program federally guarantees loan repayment should the student borrower default. There is no credit check for student borrowers. This ability to borrow helps needy students meet the cost of post-secondary education. This program is administered by the institution and the Department of Education. 9.3.6.2 Institutional Policy Statement See 9.3.5.2.

. 9.3.6.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds. 9.3.6.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards The minimum and maximum amounts are set by law each year and vary by class level and dependency status. See a FA counselor for current information. *The total combination of Federal Unsubsidized and Subsidized Direct Loans may not exceed federally defined loan maximums. 9.3.6.5 Processing Procedures Students are notified of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loan awards in the email notification award letter. Students are notified of the amount of their Direct Loan eligibility through BANNER Web. Loan recipients must accept the award on BANNER Web, complete the Entrance Interview, and sign a Promissory Note before funds will be received by MUW and applied to the student’s school account. 9.3.6.6 Disbursement Procedures Loan Funds are disbursed to students only after an official EFC has been received from the Department of Education and offered aid has been accepted. 9.3.6.7 Entrance Loan/exit Loan Counseling Entrance Loan Counseling All first time student loan borrowers of a federal loan on or after July 1, 1990 are required to attend an entrance interview. Students can complete entrance loan counseling by going out to www.studentloans.gov which advises them of the rights and responsibilities of student borrowers. The Student Loan Coordinator will receive a file notification from the Department of Education that the student has completed entrance loan counseling.

Students are required to sign a statement indicating he/she understands his/her rights and responsibilities and are given entrance counseling information. All firsttime student loan borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling before loan proceeds are disbursed. Exit Loan Counseling Students who are graduating are notified through a tracking email that they must complete exit loan counseling information. Exit Loan Counseling can be completed from our web site or a student can come into the FAO to complete the Exit Loan Counseling Form. Students who terminate attendance by means other than graduation are contacted and informed of loan responsibilities in writing. During the exit interview, the students are presented loan counseling information which requests the following: 1. Permanent home address 2. Personal references 3. Expected employer 4. Next of kin (including address) 9.3.6.8 Report to Lender If a student withdraws or leaves school, the Department of Education must be notified within sixty days. The Registrar’s Office electronically submits the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR) through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The FAO processes a “Return of Title IV Funds” refund calculation to return any funds that were not earned through the student’s attendance—up to the 60% point in the semester. A written notice is sent to the student informing them of the amount to be repaid. 9.3.7

Direct Parent Plus Loan for Undergraduate Students (DPPL) The Direct Plus loan provides non-subsidized low or capped interest rate loans to parents of undergraduate students regardless of financial need. These funds assist students with educational expenses.

9.3.7.1 Purpose of the Program The purpose of the DPPL program is to provide nonsubsidized low or capped interest rate loans with deferred repayment to parents of dependent students. 9.3.7.2 Institutional Policy Statement The DPPL loan may be used to replace family contribution to the extent that it does not exceed the difference between the student's cost of attendance and other financial aid. DPPL loans are processed for parents or guardians of dependent undergraduates. The student, for whom the parent is borrowing the loan, must meet all of the eligibility criteria for financial aid, except need analysis, Pell Grant eligibility, Stafford Loan eligibility, and Statement of Educational Purpose. The parent borrower must meet the citizenship criteria and not be in default or owe a repayment on a Title IV loan or grant. If the parent is not listed on the FAFSA, the FA office will need to collect the social security card, confirm citizenship, and makes sure he/she is not in default or owe a repayment. 9.3.7.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds. 9.3.7.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards The maximum award for the FPLUS loan is the cost of education minus other financial assistance. There is no minimum regulated. There is not an aggregate borrowing limit. 9.3.7.5 Processing Procedures DPPL funds are not prepackaged to the students account. If the parent would like to apply for the loan, the parent should go to the Department of Education’s web site and complete the PLUS Application and complete the Promissory Note. If the parent has

approved credit, the Loan Coordinator will certify the application for the eligible amount. If denied, the student is now eligible to receive additional unsubsidized funds in his or her name. If approved and the parent is not able to pay back the funds, the parent can turn in a written statement. 9.3.7.6 Disbursement Procedures The DPPL loan proceeds are disbursed electronically through the student’s account. 9.3.7.7 Report to Lender If a student withdraws or leaves school, the Department of Education must be notified within sixty days. The Registrar’s Office electronically submits the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR) through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The FAO processes a “Return of Title IV Funds” refund calculation to return any funds that were not earned through the student’s attendance—up to the 60% point in the semester. A written notice is sent to the student informing them of the amount to be repaid. 9.3.8

Direct PLUS loan for Graduate or Professional Students The GRADPLUS provides non-subsidized low or capped interest rate loans to graduate students. These funds assist students with educational expenses. 9.3.8.1 Purpose of the Program The purpose of the GRADPLUS program is to provide non-subsidized low or capped interest rate loans with deferred repayment to graduate students. 9.3.8.2 Institutional Policy Statement The GRADPLUS loan may be used to replace family contribution to the extent that it does not exceed the difference between the student's cost of attendance and other financial aid. Grad Plus loans are processed for graduate students.

The student must meet all of the eligibility criteria for financial aid, except need analysis. The borrower must meet the citizenship criteria and not be in default or owe a repayment on a Title IV loan or grant.

9.3.8.3 Student Eligibility Students must meet general eligibility for Federal Title IV funds. 9.3.8.4 Minimum and Maximum Awards The maximum award for the Grad PLUS loan is the cost of education minus other financial assistance. There is no minimum regulated. There is not an aggregate borrowing limit.

9.3.8.5 Processing Procedures The Student’s award letter will indicate the amount that they may borrow under the Grad PLUS Loan program. If the student agrees to take the loan, the student should go to the Department of Education’s web site and complete the GRADPLUS Application and complete the Promissory Note. If the student has approved credit, the Assistant Director, as Loan Coordinator, will certify the application for the eligible amount. 9.3.8.6 Disbursement Procedures The Grad PLUS loan proceeds are disbursed electronically through the student’s account.

9.3.8.7 Report to Lender If a student withdraws or leaves school, the lending institution must be notified within sixty days. The Registrar’s Office electronically submits the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR) through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The Assistant Director, as Loan Coordinator, processes a “Return to

Title IV Funds” refund calculation to return any funds that were not earned through the student’s attendance— up to the 60% point in the semester.

ATTACHMENT:22a Declaration of Playing Season

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

NCAA Division III Athletics Program Assessment

9. Playing and Practice Seasons i. ii.

Declaration of playing season documentation. Procedures for preseason activities.

9. Playing and Practice Seasons I. Declaration of playing season documentation

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

DECLARATION OF PLAYING & PRACTICE SEASON FORM (FOR SPORTS OTHER THAN BASKETBALL) SPORT:

COACH:

ACADEMIC YEAR:

Refer to Bylaw 17 RE: Regulation Regarding Your Particular Sport CHAMPIONSHIP

# of Weeks:

NONCHAMPIONSHIP

1st Date of Practice:

Start Date:

1st Date of Competition:

End Date:

# of Contests/Dates of Competition/Countable: NCAA Minimum:

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# of Weeks:

First Date of Competition:

NCAA Maximum

# of Contests/Dates of Competition: ****Reminder: 16 (practice) days within 5 week period – 1 competition date –Bylaw 17.1.4.4

Last Practice/ Contest Date: Dates of Conference Championship: Dates of NCAA Championship:

17.1.1.1 - Declaration of Playing Season. Each member institution shall determine the playing season for each of the sports referenced under NCAA Bylaw 17.02.13. Declaration of the institution's playing season in each such sport shall be on file in writing in the department of athletics before the beginning of the institution's playing season for that sport. Changes in the declaration for a particular sport are permissible and also shall be filed in writing in the office of the institution's director of athletics. 17.1.1.2 Segments of Playing Season. • Traditional Segment: The portion of the playing season that concludes with the NCAA championship. • Nontraditional Segment: The remaining portion of the playing season. 17.1.1.3 Length of Playing Season. • Fall Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 18 weeks. • Winter Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 19 weeks. (Note: Combined season for indoor and outdoor track and field shall not exceed 24 weeks). • Spring Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 19 weeks. Does your team plan to participate in any exempted dates of competition (ie. scrimmages, exhibition contests..etc.)? YES NO If YES, please provide details (type of exemption, date, opponent, location, etc.): _1.

_3.

_2.

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Please return completed form along with final competition schedule and practice schedule to the Compliance Office. Signature of Head Coach

Date

Signature Director of Athletics

Date

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

BASKETBALL PLAYING SEASON DECLARATION FORM Men’s or Women’s (circle one)

BASKETBALL (Bylaw 17.4)

# of Weeks:

1st Date of Practice:

1st Date of Competition:

Bylaw 17.4.2.1 (October 15, or later)

Bylaw 17.4.3 (November 8, except under bylaw 17.4.3.1)

Indicate any Exempted Contests below: (Bylaw 17.4.3.1)

DATE

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Minimum/Maximum Number of Contests/Dates of Competition: The minimum number of contests/dates of competition in traditional segment: The maximum number of contests/dates of competition in nontraditional segment:

The number of contests/dates of competition for the academic year is . The Number of contests countable toward NCAA minimum requirements is .

17.1.1.1 - Declaration of Playing Season. Each member institution shall determine the playing season for each of the sports referenced under NCAA Bylaw 17.02.13. Declaration of the institution's playing season in each such sport shall be on file in writing in the department of athletics before the beginning of the institution's playing season for that sport. Changes in the declaration for a particular sport are permissible and also shall be filed in writing in the office of the institution's director of athletics. 17.1.1.2 Segments of Playing Season.

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Traditional Segment: The portion of the playing season that concludes with the NCAA championship. Nontraditional Segment: The remaining portion of the playing season.

17.1.1.3 Length of Playing Season.

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Fall Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 18 weeks. Winter Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 19 weeks. (Note: Combined season for indoor and outdoor track and field shall not exceed 24 weeks). Spring Sports: Length of playing season shall not exceed 19 weeks.

Reviewed and approved by: Head Coach: Signature

Director of Athletics:_ Date

Signature

Please submit with competition and practice schedule.

NCAA DIII Athletics Program Assessment

Date

Practice Calendars Please submit all practice calendars at the beginning of each segment (traditional/nontraditional). If you plan your practices ahead of schedule in Front Rush you can print the calendar for each month and turn this in to Compliance. NOTE: Don’t forget to edit the practice schedule based on time and who was not present. Practice Schedule submitted must be a monthly outline so we can count weeks and see the weeks you are not practicing. Other options: Word (list form) and Excel Calendars

COACH X CALENDAR

DECLARATION OF PLAYING & PRACTICE SEASON FORM SPORT:

COACH:

ACADEMIC YEAR:

Refer to Bylaw 17: Regulation Regarding Your Particular Sport Traditional (All Sports-Basketball/Track & Field will add weeks): Week Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Start Day, Date

End Day, Date

Non-Traditional (All Sports except for Basketball and Track & Field): Week 1

2

3

4

Day

Date

9. Playing and Practice Seasons II. Procedures for preseason activities

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PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS

NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: A member institution shall limit its organized practice activities, the length of its playing seasons and the number of its regular-season contests and/or dates of competition in all sports, as well as the extent of its participation in non-collegiate sponsored athletics activities, to minimize interference with the academic programs of its student-athletes. (Bylaw, Article 17.01.1-and see Figure 17-1 in the NCAA Division III Manual)

Procedures for Playing and Practice Seasons The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director and Head Coach are responsible for ensuring that all paperwork, eligibility, medical clearance forms, along with the declaration of playing season document and calendar of events are completed, approved and on-file. The Head Coach submits all documents to the Compliance Director and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to approve. Any changes in that form must also be filed in writing, approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and attached to the original declarations.

Declaration for Playing Season Documentation •

Bylaw, Article 17 of the NCAA Division III Manual provide sport-specific rules and regulations for the sports.

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Fall Sports are allowed an 18-week playing season (MUW Fall Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball)

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Winter Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Winter Sports: Basketball & Track and Field (Indoor)

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Spring Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Spring Sports: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field (Outdoor) & Tennis)

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During the non-traditional portion of the school year, baseball, soccer, softball and volleyball can practice 16 days with no more than 4 practices per week.

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During the traditional season, it is a requirement to have one full day off a week from athletically related activities.

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Monitoring of Preseason Activities Prior to the First Day of Classes Prior to the start of each playing season, the coach of the respective sport will file with the Director of Athletics a declaration of preseason activities including but not limited to medical screenings and equipment issuance.

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Review the NCAA Sports Science Institute Interassociation Recommendations: Preventing Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes. • https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/injury_prev/SSI_PreventingCatastrophicInjuryBooklet.pdf

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The Director of Athletics will sign and approve all declarations and then forward the approvals to the Assistant Director.

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Required Days Off Sunday practice and play is on an approved basis only. Any exception to this policy may only be requested by a sport Head Coach to the Director of Athletics. In season sports are required 1 calendar day off per defined week.

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Out-of-Season Workouts The Director of Athletics and the Assistant Athletic Director are responsible for the education, monitoring and compliance of out-of-season activities and that instruction is limited to the declared playing and practice seasons.

Athletically Related Activities The following are considered athletically related activities: a) Practice, which is defined as any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having

an athletic purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff. Practice is considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: 1) Field, floor or on-court activity; 2) Setting up offensive or defensive alignment; 3) Chalk talk; 4) Lecture on or discussion of strategy related to the sport; 5) Activities using equipment related to the sport; 6) Discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes related to the sport; or 7) Any other athletically related activity. b) Competition; c) Required weight-training & conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member; d) Participation in a physical-fitness class (including a summer class) conducted by a member of the athletics staff not listed in the institution's catalog and not open to all students. Such a class may not include practice activities conducted under the guise of physical education classwork; e) Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops; f) Individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff. An institutional staff member may design a voluntary (see Bylaw 17.02.14) individual-workout program for a student-athlete, but cannot conduct the individual's workout outside the declared playing season; g) On-court or on-field activities called by any member(s) of a team and confined primarily to members of that team that are considered requisite for participation in that sport (e.g., captain's practices); h) Visiting the competition site in cross country, golf and skiing; i)

Reservation or use of an institution's athletics facilities when such activities are supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff;

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Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs; and k) Observation by an institution's coaching staff member of enrolled student-athletes in non-organized sport specific activities (e.g., "pick-up games") in the coaching staff member's sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1

Sports Sponsorship The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, with the oversight and approval of the President, is responsible for decisions regarding sports sponsorship. Each sport head coach is responsible, under the guidance of the Compliance Director, to monitor minimum and maximum allowable contests, as well as minimum requirements regarding studentathlete participation. Annual sport contest scheduling begins with Conference in sports where conference scheduling is coordinated. Once conference sport schedules have been approved, The W sport head coaches may tentatively fill out the remainder of their schedule with non-conference opponents with precedence on in-region NCAA Division III opponents to reach the 70% requirements. Once the complete season schedule has been created, sport head coaches will submit their proposed schedule, along with a missed-class planning sheet, to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. The Director of Athletics and campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Athletics, and the head coach will meet to discuss proposed schedules and cross check them with other proposed sport schedules in overlapping seasons. Only when a proposed schedule is approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (in writing) is it considered official and may be posted as such. Please see the Sports Minimum and Maximum Form.

I.

GAME SCHEDULING

To align with the department’s core values of Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life, scheduling of intercollegiate contests shall be regulated to minimize interference with the educational opportunities for student-athletes. Therefore, in addition to NCAA and MUW regulations, the following exclusions apply when constructing a team’s schedule: 1. No athletic contests (with the exception of men’s and women’s basketball), at home or out of town, shall be scheduled during final examination week. Conference championships and/or NCAA championships are excluded from this rule. 2. An emphasis on in-region opponents will take precedent over scheduling of non-conference contests. Travel during the school week will be limited to prevent missed class time. 3. Sunday home games should be avoided when possible. Approval for these games by the Director of Athletics must be obtained prior to commitment. 4. Teams must hold a .500 winning percentage to be eligible for post-season competition. 5. Your complete game schedule (see appendix) is due to the Director of Athletics (or designee) no less than 6 months prior to the new academic year. • A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. 6. A trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). • Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. • Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics. 7. Coaches are required to give each student-athlete a Class Excusal Letter (for each class) at least one week prior to the first competition (see appendix for letter). • The letter will include each date of competition, leave and return times, and location. • If there are changes to this information, coaches should inform student-athletes immediately so they can relay the information to their instructors. 8. ALL game contracts should include your sport specific “Memorandum of Agreement”. The agreement must be signed by the Director of Athletics.

Note: Students who are absent from class for more than one week are responsible for notifying the Provost and the Director of Athletics.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2021-22/202122D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2] Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports

segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or your minor or undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters.

You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3]

Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: • Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) • Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage • Pre-participation Physical Exam • NCAA Student-Athlete Statement • NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form • Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

ATTACHMENT:23a Pre-Season Activities

I.

PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS

NCAA GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: A member institution shall limit its organized practice activities, the length of its playing seasons and the number of its regular-season contests and/or dates of competition in all sports, as well as the extent of its participation in non-collegiate sponsored athletics activities, to minimize interference with the academic programs of its student-athletes. (Bylaw, Article 17.01.1-and see Figure 17-1 in the NCAA Division III Manual)

Procedures for Playing and Practice Seasons The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Compliance Director and Head Coach are responsible for ensuring that all paperwork, eligibility, medical clearance forms, along with the declaration of playing season document and calendar of events are completed, approved and on-file. The Head Coach submits all documents to the Compliance Director and Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to approve. Any changes in that form must also be filed in writing, approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and attached to the original declarations.

Declaration for Playing Season Documentation x

Bylaw, Article 17 of the NCAA Division III Manual provide sport-specific rules and regulations for the sports.

x

Fall Sports are allowed an 18-week playing season (MUW Fall Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball)

x

Winter Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Winter Sports: Basketball & Track and Field (Indoor)

x

Spring Sports are allowed a 19-week playing season (MUW Spring Sports: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field (Outdoor) & Tennis)

x

During the non-traditional portion of the school year, baseball, soccer, softball and volleyball can practice 16 days with no more than 4 practices per week.

x

During the traditional season, it is a requirement to have one full day off a week from athletically related activities.

x

Monitoring of Preseason Activities Prior to the First Day of Classes Prior to the start of each playing season, the coach of the respective sport will file with the Director of Athletics a declaration of preseason activities including but not limited to medical screenings and equipment issuance.

x

Review the NCAA Sports Science Institute Interassociation Recommendations: Preventing Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes. • https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/injury_prev/SSI_PreventingCatastrophicInjuryBooklet.pdf

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The Director of Athletics will sign and approve all declarations and then forward the approvals to the Assistant Director.

x

Required Days Off Sunday practice and play is on an approved basis only. Any exception to this policy may only be requested by a sport Head Coach to the Director of Athletics. In season sports are required 1 calendar day off per defined week.

x

Out-of-Season Workouts The Director of Athletics and the Assistant Athletic Director are responsible for the education, monitoring and compliance of out-of-season activities and that instruction is limited to the declared playing and practice seasons.

Athletically Related Activities The following are considered athletically related activities: a) Practice, which is defined as any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having an athletic purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff. Practice is considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one

or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: 1) Field, floor or on-court activity; 2) Setting up offensive or defensive alignment; 3) Chalk talk; 4) Lecture on or discussion of strategy related to the sport; 5) Activities using equipment related to the sport; 6) Discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes related to the sport; or 7) Any other athletically related activity. b) Competition; c) Required weight-training & conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member; d) Participation in a physical-fitness class (including a summer class) conducted by a member of the athletics staff not listed in the institution's catalog and not open to all students. Such a class may not include practice activities conducted under the guise of physical education classwork; e) Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops; f) Individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff. An institutional staff member may design a voluntary (see Bylaw 17.02.14) individual-workout program for a student-athlete, but cannot conduct the individual's workout outside the declared playing season; g) On-court or on-field activities called by any member(s) of a team and confined primarily to members of that team that are considered requisite for participation in that sport (e.g., captain's practices); h) Visiting the competition site in cross country, golf and skiing; i)

Reservation or use of an institution's athletics facilities when such activities are supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff;

j)

Involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes in required conditioning programs; and k) Observation by an institution's coaching staff member of enrolled student-athletes in non-organized sport specific activities (e.g., "pick-up games") in the coaching staff member's sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 17.02.1.1.1

Sports Sponsorship The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, with the oversight and approval of the President, is responsible for decisions regarding sports sponsorship. Each sport head coach is responsible, under the guidance of the Compliance Director, to monitor minimum and maximum allowable contests, as well as minimum requirements regarding studentathlete participation. Annual sport contest scheduling begins with Conference in sports where conference scheduling is coordinated. Once conference sport schedules have been approved, The W sport head coaches may tentatively fill out the remainder of their schedule with non-conference opponents with precedence on in-region NCAA Division III opponents to reach the 70% requirements. Once the complete season schedule has been created, sport head coaches will submit their proposed schedule, along with a missed-class planning sheet, to the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. The Director of Athletics and campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Athletics, and the head coach will meet to discuss proposed schedules and cross check them with other proposed sport schedules in overlapping seasons. Only when a proposed schedule is approved by the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (in writing) is it considered official and may be posted as such. Please see the Sports Minimum and Maximum Form.

I.

GAME SCHEDULING

To align with the department’s core values of Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life, scheduling of intercollegiate contests shall be regulated to minimize interference with the educational opportunities for student-athletes. Therefore, in addition to NCAA and MUW regulations, the following exclusions apply when constructing a team’s schedule: 1. No athletic contests (with the exception of men’s and women’s basketball), at home or out of town, shall be scheduled during final examination week. Conference championships and/or NCAA championships are excluded from this rule. 2. An emphasis on in-region opponents will take precedent over scheduling of non-conference contests. Travel during the school week will be limited to prevent missed class time. 3. Sunday home games should be avoided when possible. Approval for these games by the Director of Athletics must be obtained prior to commitment. 4. Teams must hold a .500 winning percentage to be eligible for post-season competition. 5. Your complete game schedule (see appendix) is due to the Director of Athletics (or designee) no less than 6 months prior to the new academic year. x A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. 6. A trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). x Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. x Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics. 7. Coaches are required to give each student-athlete a Class Excusal Letter (for each class) at least one week prior to the first competition (see appendix for letter). x The letter will include each date of competition, leave and return times, and location. x If there are changes to this information, coaches should inform student-athletes immediately so they can relay the information to their instructors. 8. ALL game contracts should include your sport specific “Memorandum of Agreement”. The agreement must be signed by the Director of Athletics. Note: Students who are absent from class for more than one week are responsible for notifying the Provost and the Director of Athletics.

NCAA Summary of NCAA Regulations – NCAA Division III DISCLAIMER: THE SUMMARY OF NCAA REGULATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL NCAA DIVISION III BYLAWS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, GO TO WWW.NCAA.ORG. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION OF ALL BYLAWS RELATED TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE. CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE OR THE NCAA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. The information below was provided through the NCAA at

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/d3/2021-22/202122D3Comp_SummaryofNCAARegulations.pdf Part I: FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. This part of the summary discusses ethical conduct, amateurism, financial aid, academic standards and other regulations concerning your eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Ethical Conduct – All Sports. a.

You must always act with honesty and sportsmanship so that you represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. [NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1]

b. You have engaged in unethical conduct if you refuse to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or your institution. [Bylaw 10.1-(a)] c.

You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team representing the school or solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value. [Bylaw 10.3]

d. You are not eligible to compete if you knowingly participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by gambling. [Bylaw 10.3] e.

You are not eligible to compete if you have shown dishonesty in evading or violating NCAA regulations. [Bylaw 14.01.3.3]

Competition Exceptions (for delayed collegiate enrollment). a. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition while enrolled in a postgraduate college preparatory school during the initial year of enrollment, or if the student-athlete participated in the Olympic Games tryouts and competition, and other specified national and international competition. Both of these organized competition exceptions may be applied one time and for a maximum of one year. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.1]

b. A student-athlete would not use a season of competition, if the student-athlete participated in organized competition during time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized international aid services of the U.S. government and the period between completion of the service commitment and the first opportunity to enroll as a full-time student in a regular academic term. [Bylaw 14.2.4.4.2.2] Seasons of Participation – All Sports.

a. A student-athlete must count a season of participation when the student-athlete practices or competes during or after the first contest following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1]

b. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete participates in a preseason scrimmage or preseason exhibition conducted prior to the first contest in the traditional segment following the student-athlete's initial participation at that school, or when a student-athlete participates in the one date of competition during the nontraditional segment in baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1.1]

c. A season of participation shall not be counted when a student-athlete practices in the nontraditional sports segment. [Bylaw 14.2.4.1] Academic Standards – All Sports.

a. Eligibility for Practice. 1. You are eligible to practice if you are enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of your school. If at any point you drop below full time you are unable to practice. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1]

2. You are eligible to practice during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies, you are no longer enrolled at your previous school and you are eligible under all school and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

3. You also are eligible to practice while enrolled in less than a minimum fulltime program of studies if you are enrolled in the final semester or quarter of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or a minor or undergraduate certificate program and your school certifies that you are carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete your degree, minor or certificate program requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

b. Eligibility for Competition. 1. To be eligible to compete, you must: i. Have been admitted as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student according to the published entrance requirements of your school;

ii. Be in good academic standing according to the standards of your school; and iii. Be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to baccalaureate or the equivalent (not less than 12-semester or quarter hours) and maintain satisfactory progress toward that degree, be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional degree program (as defined by the school for all graduate students) or be enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate degree. [Bylaws 14.01.2, 14.1.7.1, 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.1.7.2]

2. If you are enrolled in less than a full-time program, you are eligible to compete only if you are enrolled in the last term of your baccalaureate or graduate degree program, or your minor or undergraduate certificate program and are carrying credits necessary to finish your degree, minor or certificate program requirements unless you meet the provisions of the experiential learning requirement exception specified in Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1.1. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.1]

3. You are eligible to compete during the official vacation period immediately before initial enrollment, provided you have been accepted by your school for enrollment in a regular, full-time program of studies and at the time of your initial participation, you are no longer enrolled in your previous educational institution and you are eligible under all institutional and NCAA requirements. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.5]

4. If you are a returning student, you are eligible to compete between terms, provided you have been registered for the required minimum full-time load at the conclusion of the term immediately before the date of competition, or if you are either continuing enrollment or beginning enrollment, provided you have been accepted for enrollment as a regular full-time student for the regular term immediately following the date of competition. [Bylaw 14.1.8.1.7.6] Other Rules Concerning Eligibility – All Sports.

a. You are not eligible to participate in more than four seasons of intercollegiate participation. [Bylaw 14.2] b. You are not eligible after 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which you were enrolled at a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies as determined by the school, except for any extensions that have been approved in accordance with NCAA legislation. [Bylaw 14.2.2]

c. You are eligible if you are enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree or you are enrolled in a graduate or professional school, provided you graduated from an NCAA Division III institution, you have

seasons of participation remaining and your participation occurs within the applicable 10 semesters or 15 quarters. You are also eligible for postseason events that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree. [Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.8.1.7.7]

d. You are not eligible in your sport for the rest of your season if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which you were a member of an intercollegiate team, you competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition in the sport during your college team's playing season. Competing in the Olympic Games, tryouts and competition and other specified national and international competition is permitted. [Bylaws 14.7.1 and 14.7.3]

Outside Competition Effects on Eligibility The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see NCAA Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations: NCAA Bylaw, Article 14.7.1. Outside Competition. A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the NCAA Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution’s intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw, Article 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student- Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.12 for student-athletes participating in a foreign exchange/study abroad program). There are additional applications of the Outside-Competition Regulations located in Eligibility section of the NCAA Division III Manual. General Requirements Pertaining to Eligibility for Athletics Participation All student-athletes are required to complete the following forms in order to be eligible for athletics participation: x Mississippi University for Women Student-Athlete Participation Packet (Includes biographical information as well as information related to insurance, emergencies, medical history and treatment, drug and alcohol policy, assumption of risk, etc.) x Proof of Primary Insurance Coverage x Pre-participation Physical Exam x NCAA Student-Athlete Statement x NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form x Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the NCAA Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations Each student-athlete will be provided annually with a Summary of NCAA Regulations at the beginning of each fall semester, or at the time of their initial participation with intercollegiate athletics. Although this summary of NCAA regulations will not include all NCAA Division III Bylaws, it will contain the most significant information about the student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The complete list is available online at www.ncaa.org. Student-athletes are responsible for knowing and understanding the application of all NCAA Bylaws related to their eligibility to compete. Student-athletes should contact The W Athletics Compliance Office if they have any questions.

ATTACHMENT:24a Gameday Operations

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

NCAA Division III Athletics Program Assessment

10. Game Day Operations and Facilities i. ii.

Game day operations or event management procedures. Institution facility master plan.

Athletic Department Staff Handbook 2021-2022 *Actual location in handbook, but material listed below* GAME DAY OPS. & EVENT MGT ........................................................................................................ 34 Crowd Control Policy.............................................................................................................................. 34 Game Cancelation Protocol ..................................................................................................................... 35 Team for Teams ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Parking .................................................................................................................................................... 36 FACILITIES REQUEST .......................................................................................................................... 37 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................ 72 EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FORM ................................................................. 85 EVENT STAFF SIGN IN SHEET ........................................................................................................... 86 FACILITIES REQUEST.......................................................................................................................... 87 GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................ 89

I.

GAME SCHEDULING

To align with the department’s core values of Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life, scheduling of intercollegiate contests shall be regulated to minimize interference with the educational opportunities for student-athletes. Therefore, in addition to NCAA and MUW regulations, the following exclusions apply when constructing a team’s schedule: 1. No athletic contests (with the exception of men’s and women’s basketball), at home or out of town, shall be scheduled during final examination week. Conference championships and/or NCAA championships are excluded from this rule. 2. An emphasis on in-region opponents will take precedent over scheduling of non-conference contests. Travel during the school week will be limited to prevent missed class time. 3. Sunday home games should be avoided when possible. Approval for these games by the Director of Athletics must be obtained prior to commitment. 4. Teams must hold a .500 winning percentage to be eligible for post-season competition. 5. Your complete game schedule (see appendix) is due to the Director of Athletics (or designee) no less than 6 months prior to the new academic year. • A meeting will be set to determine leave times prior to submitting the bus request. 6. A trip itinerary is due to the Athletics’ Business Office 1 month prior to departure (see appendix). • Partial trip itineraries may be requested when scheduling buses to receive accurate pricing. • Any changes to the itinerary after submission must be approved by the Director of Athletics. 7. Coaches are required to give each student-athlete a Class Excusal Letter (for each class) at least one week prior to the first competition (see appendix for letter). • The letter will include each date of competition, leave and return times, and location. • If there are changes to this information, coaches should inform student-athletes immediately so they can relay the information to their instructors. 8. ALL game contracts should include your sport specific “Memorandum of Agreement”. The agreement must be signed by the Director of Athletics.

Note: Students who are absent from class for more than one week are responsible for notifying the Provost and the Director of Athletics.

II. GAME DAY OPS. & EVENT MGT. The Athletics Game Day Administrator is responsible for the administration, oversight, planning, management,execution and evaluation of game day operations for Owls Athletics. The Administrator will meet as needed with coaches and other staff to determine event needs, as well as a detailed plan to meet these needs. Areas of need include personnel, facilities, ticketing, security, officials, concessions, merchandising, and visiting team relations. All Department of Athletics personnel will serve as Game Administrators at multiple times throughout the year. The coach is responsible for organization of game staff, greeting the visiting team(s), and greeting officials (see appendix for Game Day Administrator Responsibilities, Head Coach Responsibilities & Athletics Event Staff Responsibilities). The W will also utilize a Team for Teams approach to each sports game operations. For example, the men’s soccer team will run game operations for the baseball team, and vice versa. The positions necessary will be filled to operate a fully functional event and provide a quality student-athlete and fan experience. Potential positions include ball runners, scoreboard operators, floor moppers, security, ticket takers, and video camera operators. This schedule and related tasks will be coordinated through the Director of Athletics or designee. An Event Staff Sign Up Sheet is included in this manual to assist with scheduling staff for events. A. Crowd Control Policy 

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We have a public announcement encouraging good sportsmanship prior to the start of each contest. Repetitive statements in game day public announcements, programs, media guides help reinforce the message of good sportsmanship. We may designate seating location of all groups in the venue (i.e. Separate fans, students, etc.) to avoid areas of possible confrontations. We will strategically place our security personnel in possible problem areas as it relates to the fan base and access to the playing field/court. When possible we will keep the same security people in the same key areas to establish contact and relationships with fans. We will have assigned staff and security on watch for dangerous objects, alcohol, etc. entering the venue. When videotaping the game, we will continue to videotape the activity on the playing field/court after the team has left the playing surface. We as an athletic department will continue to communicate to our student-athletes, coaches and staff their role in promoting good sportsmanship among the fans. We as an athletic department will encourage our student groups to buy-in to spirited, but respectful and safe support of school teams.

B. Game Cancelation Protocol • Canceling or Changing a Game in advance (24 hours or more): The Director of Athletics and Coach discuss any and all reasons for canceling a game (i.e. weather, safety issues). Final decision is made by the Direct of Athletics. • Day of Game Cancellation and/or Change: Director of Athletics, Game Day Supervisor, officials (if possible), and facilities should make the decision that conditions have made the competition unplayable. •

On Site Decision: 1. Prior to start of game, the on-site decision to alter the “normal” schedule needs to be made by the site administrator in consultation with the game officials (not members of the coaching staff). 2. An administrator must be on site to determine a game cancellation due to weather. The on-site administrator may not have other primary game functions (i.e., PA announcer, scorekeeper, field preparation, etc.)

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Once Play Begins: The game officials are responsible for postponement decisions.

Coaches should not have a direct involvement in this decision. Directly following the decision of a change: • • • •

Director of Athletics contacted if not already apart of decision: who will contact coach, Sports Information, and Game Day Supervisor Game Day Supervisor: contacts Event staff Sports Information: who then contacts score table, scoreboard, and anyone else under their staffing Competition: Team in route should be contacted immediately by a member of our Coaching Staff. 1. Competitor will work in conjunction with Sport Supervisor, Coach, and Director of Athletics to find possible make-up dates. 2. Update Sports Information of all adjustments so they can post on website and social media and re-schedule staffing

C. Team for Teams In an effort to operate of games in an efficient manner, each program will be designated an off-season sport to manage all game operations. Clock management, sideline balls, foul balls, tickets, and other game duties will be assigned. The head coach of each sport will also serve as the on-site game manager for the designated sport, with duties clearly defined. For example, softball will operate all volleyball games and volleyball will operate all softball games. This is an effective way to manage home events while contributing to the overall experience of the sport for the student-athletes.

D. Parking Most facilities have limited parking. Therefore, certain parking restrictions will be enforced. • • •

Pohl Gymnasium: players, staff, fans, and officials are to park in the gravel parking lot in front of Pohl gym. Tennis Courts: players, staff, fans, and officials are to park in the gravel parking lot in front of Pohl gym. Softball Field: players and staff members should park in the overflow parking lot inside the gates. Fans can park in the grass lot across from the field as well as in the overflow parking lot. Only officials and opposing team bus are allowed in the right field gravel parking lot. NO ONE is to park along the right or left field fences.

When traveling out of town either for the day or on an extended trip, all student-athletes and staff vehicles are to be parked in the gravel lot in front of Pohl Gymnasium. Vehicles are NOT to be parked on 10th or 11th Ave.

III. FACILITIES REQUEST Facility requests should be made at least 14 days prior to needing the facility. Do not advertise any events until you have received a confirmation that the facility has been reserved for your event. A. Requesting the Facility • To request a facility, you will need to complete a Facility Request Form (see appendix for paper format) at least 14 days prior to the event, not including games and practices. • Once the request form has been submitted to the Athletics’ Business Office, the request will be sent to the appropriate University facility for approval. B. Types of Requests • Facility requests are needed for all facilities on campus and all events. • Events may include but are not limited to: practices, games, study hall, team meetings, strength & conditioning, camps & clinics, tryouts, recruiting, and fundraisers. C. Game, Practice, Weight Room • Games, practice, and weight room schedules will be accumulated by the Director of Athletics and requested for all sports at the beginning of each new year for the upcoming academic year. • It is essential that you have your game schedule completed as soon as possible so that the facilities can be reserved well in advance.

APPENDIX

EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FORM (To be completed and approved PRIOR to authorizing any individual to perform services to be paid through Accounts Payable/Purchase Order.) I. General Information Vendor Name:

Vendor SSN/EIN:

MUW Department:

Dept. Phone No.:

Administrative Contact: Title and brief description of project:

Date Project Begins:

Is vendor a retiree from the State of Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)? Yes No If yes, STOP and contact HR prior to contracting or hiring to ensure that the person is eligible. There is a separate PERS form that must be completed and approved by PERS before the retiree can be hired as an independent contractor. Allow no less than 2 weeks (PERS does not guarantee a turnaround time) turnaround from PERS for the approval of their form. Once PERS approval is received, this form must also be completed. If no, continue to part II. II. Relationship with Mississippi University for Women: A. Does the individual currently work for the university as an employee? Yes No B. Is it expected that the university will hire this individual as an employee immediately following the completion of these services? Yes No C. During the twelve months prior to the date of these requested services, was the individual a full- or part-time employee providing the same or similar services? Yes No D. Is the task more than of short duration and indicative of an ongoing relationship with the university? Yes No If the answer is "No" to all questions, please proceed to the next section. If the answer is "Yes" to any of the above, this individual should be classified as an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

III. Classification Guidelines: (Complete only one section - A, B, OR C.) A. For Teachers/Lecturers/Instructors 1. Is this individual a "guest lecturer," such as a person who lecturers for only a few class sections? If the answer to #1 is "Yes", then treat as an independent contractor. If "No, go to #2.

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Does the individual provide the same or similar services to other entities or to the general public as part of a business?

If the answer to #2 is "Yes", then treat the individual as an independent contractor. If the answers to both questions are "No", then this individual should be classified as an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

B. For Researchers Researchers hired to perform services for a department are presumed to be employees of MUW. If the researcher is hired to perform research for a particular MUW faculty or staff member, please indicate which of the following relationships is applicable: Relationship #1: The individual will perform research for an MUW faculty or staff member in an arrangement where the individual will be working under the supervision of that faculty or staff member: If the answer is "Yes", this individual would be an employee and paid through the payroll system by completing a PAF.

Relationship #2: The individual will serve in an advisor or consulting capacity with an MUW faculty or staff member. It will be an arrangement like that of a "collaboration between equals." If the answer is "Yes", this individual would be an independent contractor.

If the research partner is working under a memorandum of agreement, please forward a copy of this agreement to Sponsored Programs.

C. Individuals not covered under IIIA or IIIB above: 1. Will the department provide the individual with specific instructions regarding performance of the required work rather than rely on the individuals own expertise? If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an employee. If "No", go to #2.

2.

On an on-going basis, will the university set the number of hours and/or days of the week that the individual is required to work, as opposed to allowing the individual to set his/her own work schedule?

If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an employee. If "No", go to #3

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Does the individual provide the same or similar services to other entities or the general public as a part of a business?

If the answer is "Yes", treat the individual as an independent contractor. If "No", treat as an employee.

CERTIFICATION THAT ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Department Head Signature:

Date:

Dean (if appropriate): Supervising President’s Cabinet Member:

Date:

Date: (Forward this form to Human Resources for the final determination.) FOR HR USE ONLY Human Resources has reviewed this employee versus independent contractor checklist and found the individual to be classified as follows: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTION/ EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION or CONSULTANT HR CERTIFICATION: Signature Date

EVENT STAFF SIGN IN SHEET Date: Saturday September 4, 2010 Time: 7pm- vs. NAME Time to Arrive

Sport: M Soccer Position

Post-Game Duty

Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Sideline Balls Endline Balls Endline Balls Scoreboard Video Tickets Tickets

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sports Communications Staff: :Stats Game Day Supervisor: Officials:

:PA/Music

:Scorer’s Table

FACILITIES REQUEST General Information: Sport-

Name of Requester-

Reason for RequestDate(s) of RequestStart Time-

End Time-

Number of Persons AttendingFacility Being Requested-

Alternative Facility-

Event Specifications: Who will be attending the event? ☐Faculty/Staff ☐ Open to the Public

☐Students

☐Invited Guests

☐Alumni

☐Other:

Will there be participants under the age of 18? Check any of the following needed for the event. ☐ Housing: Approximate number needed☐ Security: Nature of security request☐ Food Services: Amount and type of food (Note: State Law prohibits the possession of alcohol

on University property)Is this event a fundraiser or will there be a ticket or gate fee? If yes, how much? Will you need any of the following and specify amount? ☐ Table(s)☐ Chair(s)☐ Podium-

☐ Projector/Screen☐ Microphone(s)☐ Other-

Please describe any other specifications or requests not previously mentioned about the event.

FOOD PURCHASE FORM

GAME DAY ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Arrive no less than 90 minutes prior to the game. 2. Introduce yourself to the officials. 3. Introduce yourself to the visiting head coach. 4. Ensure that the facility is game ready by touching base with MUW facilities staff, athletic communications and our head coach prior to teams arriving. 5. Follow the Teams for Teams chart and assign workers to the appropriate areas. 6. Sit near or at the scorer's table/ press box or in a visible spot. 7. The officials or ref's control the game - we make sure the rest is running appropriately. 8. If there is a problem please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. 9. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services. 10. Remain at the game for 30 minutes after the contest or until both teams have left the playing facility. 11. Any emergent issues must be reported to the Director of Athletics immediately. A summary of the issue should be made in writing with as much detail as possible. If there is video, retain a copy of the incident. 12. If security is at the event - be sure to introduce yourself. 13. If there are visiting administrator(s) introduce yourself and allow them to sit in an appropriate area. 14. Work with Sports Information staff to ensure all game essential equipment is operating. 15. Athletic training staff is to be on the field/ court for pre-game when activities start. Water and ice are to be in the dugouts/ benches prior to activities. Use the home team to assist with executing this.

Your job is to administrate a safe and enjoyable game experience for student-athletes, officials, and spectators. Behavior that is contradictory to the positive game environment will not be tolerated and must be dealt with in a professional manner. Utilize campus police for assistance with unruly spectators/ participants.

DAILY & GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES HEAD COACH/ HOME TEAM 1. Complete facility walk-through prior to the event and ensure the facility is Game Ready prior to teams, fans and visitors arriving. This includes bathrooms, bench areas, playing surface, press box/ scoring table, parking, and surrounding areas to the facility. 2. All in season coaches are responsible to coordinate with the Athletics Event Coordinator to set up sound (unless pre-installed), scoreboard, signage and all pre-game equipment (nets, screens, goals) prior to pre-game activities. The sport operating your game along with the event staff will break down the facility. If this means you arrive well before the team does, so be it. 3. Floor cleaning, raking, dragging, and all other playing surface prep work is to be done by the head coach/ team of the sport participating. The game staff does not perform these duties. However, sweeping the court for basketball/ volleyball between sets/ halves/ games will be done by the support staff (teams for teams). 4. Any lines that need to be painted are done by the head coach or team staff member. This includes pre-game, in between games, and practices. Training the student-athletes to do this properly is an option. 5. Introduce yourself to the officials upon their arrival. 6. If there is a problem, please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. Non-emergent issues should be documented and brought to the attention of the AD the next day. 7. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services.

You’re playing/ practice facility is exactly that, yours. Take care of it as you would anything else important to you. Daily maintenance is required to keep our facilities in top shape. This is your responsibility as a head coach. Failure to complete daily responsibilities will negatively impact the facility and this program. Take pride in the facility you have and others will to.

GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES ATHLETICS EVENT COORDINATOR AND STAFF 1. Complete facility walk-through prior to the event and ensure the facility is Game Ready prior to teams, fans and visitors arriving. This includes bathrooms, bench areas, playing surface, press box/ scoring table, parking, and surrounding areas to the facility. 2. The Athletics Event Coordinator and staff with the assistant of the in season coach are to set up sound (unless pre-installed), scoreboard, signage and all pre-game equipment (nets, screens, goals) prior to pre-game activities. The sport operating the game will assist the events staff with breaking down the facility. 3. Floor cleaning, raking, dragging, and all other playing surface prep work is to be done by the head coach/ team of the sport participating. The game staff does not perform these duties. However, sweeping the court for basketball/ volleyball between sets/ halves/ games will be done by the support staff (teams for teams). 4. The Athletics Event Coordinator is in charge of assigning game day duties to his/her staff (graduate assistants). Each sport will have specific requirements for the event staff (i.e. scoreboard, book, music, setup/breakdown, etc.) 5. Any lines that need to be painted are done by the head coach or team staff member. This includes pre-game, in between games, and practices. Training the student-athletes to do this properly is an option. 6. If there is a problem, please identify the issue with an area head unless the situation is emergent. Non-emergent issues should be documented and brought to the attention of the AD the next day. 7. Make yourself familiar with emergency support services.

Your job is to administrate a safe and enjoyable game experience for student-athletes, officials, and spectators. Behavior that is contradictory to the positive game environment will not be tolerated and must be dealt with in a professional manner. Utilize campus police for assistance with unruly spectators/ participants.

W-9 FORM

Department of Athletics Compliance Manual *Actual location in handbook, but material listed below* TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 2 -- COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Game Day Operations and Event Management ................................................................................ 16

Game Day Operations and Event Management The Game Day Administrator is responsible for the administration, oversight, planning, management, execution and evaluation of Game Day Operations for Owls Athletics. The Administrator will meet as needed with coaches and other staff to determine event needs, as well as a detailed plan to meet these needs. Areas of need include personnel, facilities, ticketing, security, officials, concessions, merchandising, and visiting team relations. All Department of Athletics personnel will serve as additional on-site Game Day Administrators at multiple times throughout the year. The W will also utilize a Teams for Teams approach to each sports game operations. For example, the men’s soccer team will run game operations for the baseball team, and vice versa. The positions necessary will be filled to operate a fully functional event and provide a quality student-athlete and fan experience. This schedule and related tasks will be coordinated through the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation or designee.

Athletics Department Student-Athlete Handbook 2021-22 *** Actual location in handbook, but material listed below***

Table of Contents WIN EVERY DAY IN ATHLETICS SPORTSMANSHIP .......................................................................................................................39 STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT....................................................................... 40-45 CAMPUS SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 50-51 TORNADO INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 50 WEAPONS ON CAMPUS ...................................................................................................................... 50 PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES ................................................................................................... 50 UNIVERSITY MAIL SERVICES .......................................................................................................... 50

WIN EVERY DAY IN LIFE I.

SPORTSMANSHIP

The entire community – the President, Faculty Athletic Representative, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Administrators, Coaches, Faculty, Staff, Students, etc. - are dedicated to a positive, competitive environment where good sportsmanship is continually expected and promoted. Vital elements of an intercollegiate athletic program is to serve as a model for fans, spectators, students, community members and others regarding respectful and sportsmanlike behavior in athletic settings. Owls Athletics expects all spectators, team members and institutional representatives to treat opponents and officials with respect. Trash talking, baiting, taunting, vulgar, sexist, racial or profane language, celebrations that humiliate opponents, intimidating actions, fighting or attempts to injure, or any other malicious or violent conduct that is directed at spectators, officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and may be penalized by contest or campus officials and/or the conference. The W has the responsibility to provide safe venues for all contests that are hosted and are expected to provide adequate supervision and security so that student-athletes, coaches, spectators and others can enjoy the event. The W and its staff do not wish to take away the fun and enthusiasm that accompany athletic contests and exciting plays. However, negative, unruly and dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in removal from a competition site. We encourage sportsmanship and hope spectators and others will demonstrate respect and will cheer for their favorite team and not against any team or individual.

II.

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT ➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall conduct themselves with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the institution, and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports (per NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1). ➢ Individuals associated with MUW Athletics and all participating student-athletes shall be held accountable for all policies and procedures covered in the NCAA III Manual, appropriate conference manuals, University Community Standards and the Student-Athlete Handbook. ➢ Each team is responsible for developing any additional more restrictive policies they deem necessary. Such |policies must be approved by the Director of Athletics and placed on file. Any violations of individual team policies and the adjudication must be reported to the team’s program administrator and the Director of Athletics. ➢ The MUW Athletics Compliance Committee will be responsible for reviewing all disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2. ➢ All appeals for cases stated in the above must be made by the student-athlete within a 72-hour period after the penalty has been handed down and proper notification made to the student-athlete. This code of conduct applies for the entire time that a student-athlete is enrolled at MUW, inclusive of academic and non-academic periods. ➢ All disciplinary actions, sanctions and penalties imposed on student-athletes associated with the violation of any policies and procedures stated in paragraph 2 will be reported to the Dean of Students for review. Further sanctions may be imposed based on the student-athlete’s disciplinary record and MUW’s Drug Education and Testing Program.

III. CAMPUS SAFETY 1. TORNADO INFORMATION • • • •

Tornadoes can occur any time, but are more prevalent during the spring months. Tornado Watch — Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Tornado Warning — Tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar. How to recognize a tornado: A tornado usually appears as a funnel-shaped cloud which spins rapidly and extends toward the earth from the base of a thundercloud. When the tornado is close by, it sounds like the roar of airplanes.

Tornado or Storm Alert • Proceed to the lowest floor which can be reached before high winds or the tornado strikes. • Stay away from windows and exterior doors. • All electrical items should be disconnected if time permits. • Remain calm. • Do not use the elevator. • If a tornado strikes, do not move to see the damages until the storm is well out of the area. Tornadoes sometimes come in pairs. • In open country, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is not time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch or ravine. Students should refer to the MUW’s website for weather updates at www.muw.edu. 2. WEAPONS ON CAMPUS Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi Policy 1106 “The Board recognizes that the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons on any of its institutional premises or at its institutions or student functions off- campus by persons other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials, other authorized persons and the institutional approved programs creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of injury or death to its institutions' employees, students, visitors and guests and further creates an unreasonable and unwarranted risk of damage to properties of the institutions, employees, students, visitors, guests and proper- ties of others. Because of such dangers, the Board hereby prohibits the possession of pistols, firearms or other weapons in any form by any person other than duly authorized law enforcement officials, institutional security officials and other authorized persons. “Authorized persons” includes those individuals authorized by applicable law and by the institutional executive officer or his/her designee. “Authorized persons” also includes those who have in their possession a valid, unexpired state firearm permit with the “Instructor Certified” (IC) sticker on the back, or the equivalent permit issued by a state with a reciprocity agreement with Mississippi. Even so, those possessing such permits are not permitted to possess firearms in any institutional facilities and/or areas that are deemed non-public. Students and employees are not authorized to possess firearms on institutional property or at institutional off-campus events regardless of possession of firearms permits.” The University deems the following areas sensitive/non-public: Academic buildings; Administrative offices and buildings; Athletic facilities and fields; Residence Halls; Stark Recreational Facility; Campus Health Center (Eckford Building); Fant Memorial Library; Carrier Chapel; Child and Parent Development Center; Speech and Hearing Center; Counseling Center; Any ticketed event, no matter the location; and any building or facility not specifically identified as a non-sensitive/public area.

The University deems the following as non-sensitive/public areas: Hogarth Student Union; University Dining facilities (not located in Academic buildings) including, but not limited to, Hogarth Cafeteria and Subway; University Police Department; Barnes & Noble Bookstore; Puckett House; Stovall Welcome Center Lobby; Plymouth Bluff; Bryan Green Gazebo and surrounding lawn; and outdoor locations including Shattuck lawn.

3. PROHIBITED VEHICLES/DEVICES The use of roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) is prohibited on campus, including campus buildings and campus grounds. Hover boards (and similar vehicles/devices) may not be stored or charged on campus.

4. Emergency Action Plans for Athletics Emergency Action Plans are located at home venues and provided within the Athletic Training Manual.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

NCAA Division III Athletics Program Assessment

10. Game Day Operations and Facilities ii. Institution facility master plan.

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FACILITY Overview: POHL GYMNASIUM (Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball-On Campus Site) Pohl Gymnasium has to collegiate-size basketball courts that can also be adapted for volleyball and badminton. A divider curtain can be used to separate the courts. The gym also features chair-back bleachers that can accommodate up to 570 fans. In addition to the Owls’ locker rooms, visiting locker areas – for both men and women – are available, with athletic training located adjacent to the arena. Pohl Gymnasium is named after Emma "Ody" Pohl, head of the Department of Physical Education for more than 50 years. The gym is located in the southwest corner of campus on 11th Street South.

GARRETT TENNIS COURTS (Men’s & Women’s Tennis-On Campus Site) The Garrett Courts feature six lighted, hard-top courts, completely fenced. Garrett Courts have served as host to numerous local USTA competitions. Named after Dr. Barbara Garrett, longtime coach of The W's tennis team, the tree-lined courts are located one block south of Pohl Gymnasium, in the southwest corner of campus.

DON USHER SOFTBALL FIELD (Softball-On Campus Site) Usher Field is located on the east side of 5th Street across from campus. The facility feature an enclosed press box, with a media room and two auxiliary rooms. Restrooms and a concessions area are located on the ground level of the press box area. Both dugouts are covered, as well. There are chair-back seats behind home plate, as well as bleacher seating to either side. The entire field is an artificial surface, with the warning track done in the Owls’ signature “Welty Blue.”

HERITAGE ACADEMY FIELD (Baseball) Owls Baseball calls the beautiful confines of the Heritage Academy baseball field as home, beginning in 2022. Quietly nestled in the Southeast corner of the campus, the field sports a tree-lined outfield and elevated fence for the "batter's eye". The indoor cages provide the opportunity to stay sharp, even in inclement weather. An elevated press box (with a concession stand below), convenient parking, ample seating as well as nearby restrooms, help make it a fan-friendly venue to enjoy a day with The W Baseball.

COLUMBUS H.S. (Track & Field) Since the inception of track and field, as well as cross country, The W has called Columbus High School home. Annually, the partnership between MUW and CHS has had positive benefits for both entities. It is not uncommon to see The W coaches and athletes helping administrate CHS home meets.

LOWNDES COUNTY SOCCER COMPLEX (Men’s & Women’s Soccer) Located less than five minutes from campus, The W’s home field is located on the northern side of the Complex. The picturesque facility has a meandering creek bordering its south sideline, festival- style seating along a gently-sloping embankment that runs the length of the field on its northern sideline. Convenient parking is just steps away from the seating area. The complex’s walking trail is parallel to the east end line, with restroom facilities and picnic-tables overlooking the action on the field.

ELM LAKE G.C. (Men’s & Women’s Golf) For the ultimate golfing experience in Columbus, Elm Lake has everything a golfer needs and is the proud home of The W Golf. Elm Lake Golf Course has been picked by many golfers in Columbus as their home course. And many local organizations and associations choose Elm Lake each year to host their golf tournaments and company outings. Their commitment to provide the best golf experience in the greater Columbus area continues to earn the admiration of local golf enthusiasts. At nearly 7000 yards from the back tees, the 18-hole golf course is ready to push your skills to new levels. The wide, open fairways offer numerous angles of attack on most holes. STARK RECREATION CENTER (Strength and Conditioning; Natatorium) The 5,300 square foot Strength and Conditioning Room offers Life Fitness, Precor, and Cybex cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical, steppers, rowers, and upper body ergo meters. Our strength equipment features the Life Fitness Signature Series selectorized machines and Hammer Strength free weights. Our 157,560-gallon indoor pool is a 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool. It begins at a depth of 4 feet and slopes to a depth of 11.5 feet. The water temperature is set to 84º Fahrenheit to meet our swimmers' needs. The pool also features a handicap lift. The Stark Recreation Center is located at the corner of 11th Street South and 5th Avenue South. The Center houses locker rooms, showers and bathrooms for visiting teams. *Plans are in the works to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the facilities* *Fundraising for an on-campus baseball field is being constructed now* *Planning for immediate, short term and long-term needs are being developed*

ATTACHMENT:24b Facility Master Plan

SPORTS

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Women's Cross Country Baseball Men's Soccer Softball Women's Volleyball

Campus,City, State parks Local High School venue Local Soccer Park On Campus On Campus

Campus, City, State Parks On Campus Local Soccer Park On Campus On Campus

Men's Cross Country Men's Golf Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Women's Soccer Men's Tennis Women's Tennis

Campus,City, State parks Local Golf Venue On Campus On Campus Local Soccer Park On Campus On Campus

Campus, City, State Parks Local Golf Venue On Campus On Campus Local Soccer Park On Campus On Campus

Men's Track & Field(I&O) Women's Track & Field(I&O)

Local High School Venue Local High School Venue

Local High School Venue Local High School Venue

Women's Golf

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The University has enlisted the services of an architectural firm for the design of a master facility plan

2015 MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION

2015 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2003 Master Plan Evaluation & ModiÛcations - 2014 MUW Master Color Palette - 2015 Landscape Architectural Schematic Design - 2014 Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations

Index

2003 MASTER PLAN EVALUATION & MODIFICATIONS July 2015

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2003 MASTER PLAN EVALUATION & MODIFICATIONS

Introduction.....................................................................

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2003 Comprehensive Master Plan Key Issues & Goals Summary..........................................

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2003 Master Plan Evaluation............................................

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2003 Master Plan ModiÛcations.......................................

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• Civic Structure • New Building & Recreation Fields • Landscape Structure • Vehicular Circulation & Parking • Pedestrian Circulation • Edge Condition

RedeÛned Phasing Strategy............................................ 15 2014 MUW Master Paint Color Palette........................... 15 2015 Landscape Architectural Schematic Design.......................................................... 16 2014 Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations.......................................................... 16

APPENDIX • 2014 MUW Master Paint Color Palette • 2015 Landscape Architectural Schematic Design • 2014 Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN 2003 Master Plan Evaluation and Modifications – July 2015

INTRODUCTION In 2003, Mississippi University for Women developed a Comprehensive Master Plan to revitalize the institution to better meet the needs of the students in the surrounding region. The strategy included strengthening program offerings and improving the University’s image to retain and increase enrollment. It was determined that the campus plays a crucial role in this endeavor. The campus master plan addressed campus organization and structure, character and image, campus vitality and the integration of MSMS. The 2015 evaluation of the master plan covers the goals achieved since it has been completed, the goals that remain to be accomplished and the modifications made to accommodate the changes in the direction and pattern of growth. Modifications to the master plan are reflected on the criteria established in 2003 listed as Civic Structure, New Buildings and Recreation Fields, Landscape Structure, Vehicular Circulation and Parking, Pedestrian Circulation, and Edge Condition. Additional information is also documented to reflect the changes including a developed master color palette, a landscape design that can be adopted immediately, a lighting study to determine evening security and a site study to verify the possibility of extending 3rd Avenue to 15th Street and allow II & C Lane to connect and create the loop around the historic core.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN 2003 Master Plan Evaluation and Modifications – July 2015

A. 2003 CMP Key Issues and Goals Summary The key issues and concerns that were determined included lack of campus vitality, a weak campus structure and organization and the undefined identity of MSMS. It was also determined that the weak landscape framework divides the historic core from the south campus which reflects a more institutional character. Concurrent issues included declining enrollment and underutilized facilities. The 2003 Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) for MUW established goals to fulfill the vision of the university. This was achieved through the assessment of existing physical and programmatic conditions and analysis of the substantial amount of data gathered which involved rigorous investigations of the facility and interview with the users. The goals established are described as follows: x x x x x x x

Establish a framework that manifests the building and landscape qualities of the historic core throughout the university to convey a unified campus Strengthen Serenade Drive as the main campus spine Create a campus square that will be a highly visible center of student activity Reorganize facility functions to efficiently support academic programs Strengthen residential and student life activities Organize and improve student services and administrative efficiency Establish a strong and separate identity for Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS)

The goals were proposed in phases that implemented projects within a time frame of 1-3 years, 4-6 years and long term.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN 2003 Master Plan Evaluation and Modifications – July 2015

B. 2003 Master Plan Evaluation – Phasing Strategy “The master plan establishes a strategy for the phased implementation of the improvements that are outlined in the plan. The phasing strategy prioritizes building, landscape and infrastructure improvements based on identified institutional needs, funding capabilities, and the contribution of each project to the revitalization of the campus.” All entries below were defined in 2003. Those under column “2015” are projects yet to be completed. 2003

2015 MUW

Restore Fine Arts Renovate Martin for Nursing Renovate South Callaway for Student Affairs Replaced H & K, Recreation and Fitness: Restore Peyton and Fant Halls Education playground Renovate Orr Hall and Annex for women’s center Renovate warehouses for Facilities Renovate Shattuck for consolidated student services Café and archives addition to library Serenade Drive landscape improvements New Martin Hall parking Fine Arts Parking Expansion Relocate 4 tennis courts Renovate Franklin for Culinary Arts program Demolish Mable Ward New library parking Screen South Callaway lot Renovate Poindexter Renovate Barrow Hall for faculty housing

Renovate Peyton and Fant Halls Service Facility next to Tennis Courts Parking south of Kincannon and Jones converted into green space 5th and 6th Avenue landscape improvements 6th Avenue road and parking removal Planting along east campus edge New softball and soccer fields within new recreation district Demolish Keirn and Taylor Halls Construct new east-campus loop road and parking expansion Remove Gingko Place Renovate Pohl gym for gallery or exhibition use New dining hall and campus center New academic building New student residences Additional faculty housing on Barrow School site

MSMS Occupy vacated space in Hogarth Occupy Goen Hall Implement Goen and Frazier Hall site improvements Develop Laundry site parking and play fields Develop MSMS entry court Develop campus green Take over grille

Begin planting along east campus edge New gym and pool Take over balance of Hogarth Student Center and dining

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C. 2003 Master Plan Modifications The evaluation of the 2003 Master Plan Summary included a thorough assessment of the campus through the following criteria: Civic Structure, New Buildings and Recreation Fields, Landscape Structure, Vehicular Circulation and Parking, Pedestrian Circulation, and Edge Condition. These organizational criteria will be discussed in its entirety but noted to identify modifications. CIVIC STRUCTURE Derived from the university’s dynamics, the civic structure identifies the principal organizing elements of the campus which includes the following: Historic College Street Frontage The historic building and landscape edge of the front campus along College Street defines the character of the MUW campus. This character does not only serve as a public interface but also enables the students to continue to associate themselves with the university long after they have graduated. Quads The front campus also contains several quads which will be reinforced by the landscape and bordering buildings. The life of the quads lie in their continuous utilization, whether hosting significant academic and cultural events or providing a pleasant destination for students and other members of the university to unwind. Modifications: A building that can accommodate either academic or residential needs in lieu of academic building south of Poindexter; Bryan Green Gazebo to remain; Ginko Place to remain but will be closed to traffic and transformed to a walkway; and the addition of an outdoor performance pavilion. Campus Spine The plan defines the main campus spine as the portion of Serenade Drive from College Street terminating at 5th Avenue to the new campus square. Landscape and sidewalk improvements will be introduced to emphasize this portion of Serenade Drive as the major element of wayfinding in the campus. The removal of street parking will also help in this effort. Modifications: The portion of Serenade Drive from 5th Ave to 7th Ave will be one-way heading south. This will slow traffic in this area where there is much pedestrian activity because of the library, the recreation center and the dormitories in close proximity.

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Campus Square The plan acknowledges that the functional center of the campus has shifted from the historic core to the academic axis along the west campus edge. To support this change, the plan introduces a new pedestrian-oriented campus square at the center of this axis at the intersection of Serenade Drive and 5th Avenue. The square will be defined by pedestrian and landscape improvements and will be animated by a future café addition to the library. Recreation District The plan locates the recreation facilities and fields at the south edge of the campus. The concentration of these facilities and fields allows the campus to have a defined recreation district which reinforces the overall campus organization.

NEW BUILDINGS & RECREATION FIELDS Facilities that were determined to accommodate include academic, residential and administrative buildings for the university as well as for MSMS. The master plan replaces Taylor and Keirn Halls with a possible academic building. Though designated as an academic building, the strategic location of this building can accommodate either academic or residential growth. This addition will completely frame the quads strengthening the historic core further. Another area that is strengthened by strategic location is the Recreation District. The university gains an identifiable recreation district with the consolidation of the recreation facilities and fields on the southwest section of the campus. The need for a new faculty residential area can be accommodated by a residential block located on the corner of 5th Ave and 9th Street which can possibly revamp the west edge of campus with the change in area dynamics, while the projected growth of MSMS can be alleviated by an expansion of Hooper Hall. Modifications: The academic building south of Poindexter was removed from the master plan as well as the student center on the corner of 5 th Ave and Serenade Drive and the MSMS recreation building south of Hogarth Hall; the residential buildings that replaced Taylor and Keirn Halls are replaced by a single building; an athletic building and parking lot replaced the recreational field located south of the Emma Ody Pohl Building; and an expansion to Hooper Hall is added to accommodate administration and student services for MSMS.

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LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE A new landscape structure is a critical component of the master plan strategy to unify the campus. Landscape improvements will consist of new quads within the front campus, several green spaces within the south campus, several hardscapes for public gatherings, tree-planting to strengthen outdoor spatial quality, and a vegetative buffer along the east campus edge. Specific elements of the landscape structure will include: x

x x x x x x x x

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The creation of two new quadrangles within the front campus framed by existing and future buildings and landscaping within the historic campus core Reestablish the quad in front of Shattuck and the quad in front of Poindexter New outdoor performance pavilion between Poindexter and Welty Halls Hardscapes that will serve as public gathering spaces located in front of Callaway and Cochran Halls and the Carrier Chapel Hardscape that will reinforce the campus square in the intersection of Serenade Drive and 5th Avenue Green space behind Kincannon and Jones residence halls Green space behind Goen and Frazer residence halls Landscape color plantings path for admissions Tree allees along all major roads through the campus, with an emphasis on Serenade Drive, 3rd, 5th and 6th Avenues, the new campus loop road and the edges of the new MUW recreation district A landscape planting buffer along the east edge of the campus to screen the railway tracks and electric sub-station on the east side of 15th Street Additional green spaces within the center of the future Barrow School residential block, and to the south of the future MSMS recreation facility to soften these areas of the campus

Modifications: Public gathering spaces that serve social and cultural functions are identified, hardscapes define these spaces; green space behind Kincannon and Jones in lieu of parking; portion of area behind Goen and Frazer converted to parking in lieu of green space.

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATION & PARKING The vehicular circulation system defined in the master plan is structured around Serenade Drive, 5th Avenue and 11th Street, which are the major city streets passing through the campus. Serenade Drive forms the main circulation spine, connecting the campus frontage and the campus square, and reinforcing wayfinding and place recognition. Two-way traffic is accommodated on this route thru 5 th Avenue by eliminating existing on-street parking. Portion of Serenade Drive from 5th to 7th Avenue is one-way south bound. Fifth Avenue and 11th Street remains open as city streets passing through the campus, and also accommodates two-way traffic. Fifth Avenue serves as a direct route to the MSMS campus, helping to divert traffic that would otherwise pass through the main gate and historic core. Vehicular circulation within the historic core caters to the dynamics in this area. Third Avenue terminates in front of Welty Hall, an extension of 3 rd Avenue that intersects with 15th Street begins just east of Poindexter Hall. This allows the front of Welty and Poindexter Halls to be pedestrian friendly as several university events are hosted throughout the year in these buildings and the surrounding quads. The demolition of Taylor and Keirn allows II & C to be extended north and connect with 3rd Avenue which defines the loop along the historic core. The loop makes it possible to eliminate Ginko Place and create a stronger campus core with the addition of the quads. The loop is a minor two-way road. Roads within the campus will remain two-way except for the portion of Serenade from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue. Modifications: The campus spine is redefined to extend from the campus front to only the campus square; Third Avenue terminates just east of Welty Hall and an extension that connects with 15th Street begins just east of Poindexter Hall; and Serenade Drive becomes one-way from 5th to 7th Avenue. II & C Lane becomes a two-way street. Parking The plan rationalizes the provision of parking on the campus by introducing new parking in areas where it is in short supply and by redistributing uses to take advantage of surplus parking capacity in other areas of the campus. Some lots reworked or rehabilitated include the following: x x x x

East of Cochran Hall East of Shattuck Hall South of Hogarth Hall South of the green space behind Jones and Kincannon

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Several additional parking lots are as follows: x x x x x x

East of Poindexter Hall Taylor and Keirn sites South of Demonstration School South of Fant Library East of MSMS Performing Arts Center South of Emma Ody Pohl Building

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The master plan reinforces existing roadways as the principal structure for the pedestrian circulation system on the campus. Serenade Drive will serve as the main north-south pedestrian route. Sidewalks and pedestrian connections will be extended the length of Serenade Drive from College Street to 7th Avenue. Sidewalks will also be provided around the new campus loop road. The plan also defines several pedestrian pathways through the historic campus core to create clear and direct connections between major destinations in this area of the campus. Ginko Place will remain and be transformed into a walkway as a landscape feature within the quads. Modifications: The modifications for the pedestrian circulation are minor, redirected some minor sidewalks to accommodate changes in the quads.

EDGE CONDITION The master plan extends the pattern of fencing along the campus edges to define the campus boundaries and to enhance campus safety. University properties west of 11th Street will be identified with markers and way finding signs. Chain link fencing will also be extended along the edges of the railway corridor for safety reasons. Modifications: The modifications for the campus edge condition are minimal. Markers and way finding signs will identify university properties west of 11th Street in lieu of wrought-iron fencing and gates.

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D. Redefined Phasing Strategy The vision of the MUW remains fervent. With numerous goals achieved since completing the master plan ten years ago, the university is more compelled to push through with the remaining projects. It is, however, necessary to evaluate the phasing strategy on account of circumstantial changes to maximize its effectiveness. In lieu of a phasing strategy, the organization of future projects will be listed as major and minor projects with facilities separated from those that involve grounds and landscaping. Facilities

Grounds MUW Major Renovate Shattuck for consolidated Serenade Drive landscape student services improvements Demolish Keirn and Taylor Halls 6th Avenue road and parking removal New dining hall and campus center

5th and 6th Avenue landscape improvements New academic building New softball and soccer fields within new recreation district Renovate Peyton and Fant Halls New Education playground Construct new east-campus loop road and parking expansion Remove Ginko Place MUW Minor Service Facility next to Tennis New and expanded parking south of Courts Kincannon and Jones New athletic building Planting along east campus edge Renovate Pohl gym for gallery or exhibition use Additional faculty housing on Barrow School site MSMS Major Take over balance of Hogarth Develop Laundry site parking and Student Center and dining play fields Take over grille New gym and pool MSMS Minor Planting along east campus edge E. MUW Master Paint Color Palette The MUW Master Color Palette was developed to compliment the on-going effort of the university to achieve a unified image. The colors were derived from the MUW publishing colors to ensure that the image communicated on media and other publications that reach the public far and wide is the same

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image the campus reflects. Exterior colors were chosen to compliment both the historical and modern character of the architecture on campus and to work alongside landscaping designs to unify the north and south part of the campus. Interior colors consist of field and accent colors with properties that ranges from cool to warm and neutral to bright. Accent colors were assigned in accordance to the function of the space. See Appendix A for complete Master Color Palette

F. Landscape Architectural Schematic Design A landscape architectural design was prepared to focus on areas that will provide the optimal impact in enhancing the image of the campus and equally contribute to the vitality of the campus. These areas were determined by identifying the admissions and enrollment path and by looking at the university dynamics such as academic and cultural activities. See Appendix B for proposed landscape designs and identified areas.

G. Campus Lighting Evaluation Security is essential to achieve the goal of the university to improve the overall campus experience especially of the students, and one of the components of security that cannot be undermined is lighting. Adequate illumination for security, aesthetic lighting fixtures and landscaping considerations will define the overall lighting condition of the campus. Adequate illumination of the campus is vital to ensure security and for students and the rest of the university community to feel safe. A student’s sense of security influences people’s perception of the university. Campus entries, parking lots, building entrances and major pathways are areas of focus. The effort of creating a unified campus lies on elements that can be located throughout the campus, crossing the line between the historical architecture positioned on the north part of the campus and modern style on the south part. These elements include landscaping, wayfinding, color and exterior lighting fixtures. The look of an exterior lighting fixture can be specifically chosen to complement an area, however, transition areas such as the campus square can be provided with lighting fixtures that can display a more ambiguous character that picks up on the distinct characters of the adjacent areas. Landscaping, especially trees affect the illumination of an area. A balance between landscaping and providing adequate illumination for security is necessary. Lighting fixtures will be adapted to the landscaped areas that have been part of the historical image of the university while landscaping features will have to be adapted to newer areas that require a great deal of lighting.

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See Appendix C for complete Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations.

SUMMARY OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2003 MASTER PLAN Main Campus Spine – The main campus spine extends from College Street to 5th Avenue. It will not include south of 5th Avenue thru 7th Avenue. Buildings – The academic building south of Poindexter Hall was removed from master plan while the two residential buildings located on the Taylor and Keirn site was replaced by a single building. The Student Services building on the northwest corner of Serenade Drive and 5 th Avenue and the MSMS recreation building south of Hogarth Hall were removed from the plan while an expansion is added to Hooper Hall. An athletic building and parking was added south of the Emma Ody Pohl Building. Landscape Structure – Public gathering spaces were added including an outdoor performance pavilion. The Bryan Green Gazebo remains in the master plan. Green space replaced parking behind Kincannon and Jones and the space behind Frazer and Goen was not completely designated as green space, a portion of was designated as parking. Circulation – The portion of Serenade drive from 5th to 7th Avenue will be one-way while II & C will be two way. Third Avenue terminates just east of Welty Hall and the extension which connects to 15th Street begins just east of Poindexter Hall. Portion of 6th Avenue in front of Kincannon and Goen was closed to traffic but remains open for emergency and handicap access. Thirteenth Street will extend behind Frazer and Goen and will connect to 7th Avenue. The portion of 7th Avenue that runs between the tennis courts and the future athletic building will remain. Ginko Place remains and is transformed to a walkway. Parking – Parking added east of Poindexter Hall and south of the Demonstration School. Parking located south of Hogarth Hall in Lieu of the MSMS recreation building. Parking located south of the Fant Library in lieu of green space. Edge Condition – Fencing was replaced by markers and way finding signs on the university properties west of 11th Street.

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APPENDIX Appendix A – 2014 MUW Master Color Palette Appendix B – 2015 Landscape Architectural Schematic Design Appendix C – 2014 Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations

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MASTER PAINT COLOR APPENDIX A - PALETTE 2014 MUW Master Paint Color Palette

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2014 MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

The MUW Master Paint Color Palette was developed to address the need to harmonize the newer with the historic part of the campus. The intension is to minimize the signiÛcant difference in the architectural style of the north part of the campus with the south by using a cohesive color palatte that can be applied to different architectural elements in the campus as well as miscellaneous items. The color palatte was derived from the existing MUW publication colors. Sherwin Williams paint colors that match these colors were selected.

Index

MUW Colors..................................................................... 1 MUW Master Paint Color Palette......................................

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• Sherwin Williams Paint Color Name & Number

Exterior Colors.................................................................. 3 • Elements on Buildings with Brick Veneer • Buildings with CMU • Buildings with Wood Siding • Miscellaneous

Interior Colors................................................................... 8 • Field • Accent • Corridor • Trim

Interior Designations........................................................ 13 • Administrative • Academic • Residential • Athletic • Auxiliary

Sample Color Scheme Vignette....................................... 18 • Dormitory Color Schemes • Color Options

Appendix......................................................................... 27 • Color Palette • Paint Chips

Paint Samples................................................................. 37 • Color Palette • Paint Chips

MUW COLOR PALETTE HEXADECIMAL COLOR CODE

WARM

NATURAL

MUW Blue

#174074

Clocktower

#631323

Welty Blue

#75B2DD

Reneau

#CC3300

White

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Jones

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Kincannon

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#728302

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Gingko

#B5BF00

Hogarth

#C6CCDA

#FFD451

Plymouth

#988675

#F3F4DB

Pohl

#DAD0C6

Carrier

#D6D6D4

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

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Extra White

SW7006

Aesthetic White SW7035 Balance Beige

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Tony Taupe

SW7038

Nebulous White SW7063 SW7064

Argos

SW7065

Iron Ore

SW7069

Realist Beige

SW6078

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Down Home

SW6081

Sable

SW6083

Panda White

SW6147

Wool Skein

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Relaxed Khaki

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Quiver Tan

SW6151

Contented

SW6191

Exclusive Plum SW6263 Veiled Violet

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Pennywise

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Honeydew

SW6428

Take Five

SW6513

Glad Yellow

SW6694

Romaine

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Minor Blue

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Iceberg

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Jacaranda

SW6802

Dignity Blue

SW6804

Cayenne

SW6881

Daffodil

SW6901

Mediterranean

SW7617

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Passive

2

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE EXTERIOR

3

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE EXTERIOR - BUILDING ELEMENTS Building Elements to Include metal panels, wood sidings and mechanical louvers.

Argos

SW7065

Passive

SW7064

Down Home

SW6081

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Realist Beige

SW6078

Tony Taupe

SW7038

Balance Beige

SW7037

Aesthetic White SW7035

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Nebulous White SW7063

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE EXTERIOR - BUILDING ELEMENTS

Argos

SW7065

Passive

SW7064

Nebulous White SW7063

Utterly Beige

SW6081

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Realist Beige

SW6078

Tony Taupe

SW7038

Balance Beige

SW7037

Shattuck Hall Brick

Aesthetic White SW7035 Columbus Hall Brick

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Stark Brick

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE EXTERIOR - MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous elements to include sinage, awnings, trims and landscape accessories.

Dignity Blue

SW6804

Passive

SW7064

Sable

SW6083

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Panda White

SW6147

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Nebulous White SW7063

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE EXTERIOR - MISCELLANEOUS

Dignity Blue

SW6804

Passive

SW7064

Nebulous White SW7063

Goen Hall Brick

Sable

SW6083

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Panda White

SW6147

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Grossnickle Brick

7

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR

8

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Diverse Beige

SW6079

Realist Beige

SW6078

Wool Skein

SW6148

Relaxed Khaki

SW6149

Quiver Tan

SW6151

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

INTERIOR - FIELD

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - ACCENT

SW7006

Toasty

SW6095

Panda White

SW6147

Contented

SW6191

Exclusive Plum SW6263 Veiled Violet

SW6268

Pennywise

SW6349

Honeydew

SW6428

Take Five

SW6513

Glad Yellow

SW6694

Romaine

SW6730

Minor Blue

SW6792

Iceberg

SW6798

Jacaranda

SW6802

Dignity Blue

SW6804

Cayenne

SW6881

Daffodil

SW6901

Mediterranean

SW7617

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Extra White

10

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - CORRIDORS

WARM

Realist Beige

SW6078

Wool Skein

SW60148

Contented

SW6191

Take Five

SW6513

WARM/COOL

COOL

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

WARM/COOL

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - CEILING, DOOR, TRIM, BASE

CEILING, TRIM

Extra White

SW7006

Sable

SW6083

TRIM, BASE

CEILING, TRIM

TRIM, BASE

Iron Ore

SW7069

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Nebulous White SW7063

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MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - DESIGNATIONS

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - ADMINISTRATION

LOBBIES/ CONFERENCE

Jacaranda Romaine

SW6802 SW6730

Extra White

SW7006

Contented

SW6191

Veiled Violet

SW6268

Take Five

SW6513

Cayenne

SW6881

Daffodil

SW6901

Romaine

SW6730

SW6079

OFFICES/ COUNSELING

Diverse Beige

SW6804

SW6079

AUXILIARY

Realist Beige

SW6078

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Diverse Beige

Dignity Blue

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - CLASSROOMS

LECTURE/STUDY/ COMPUTER LAB

Diverse Beige

Contented

SW6191

Veiled Violet

SW6268

Take Five

SW6513

Minor Blue

SW6792

Honey Dew

SW6428

Glad Yellow

SW6694

Pennywise

SW6349

Daffodil

SW6901

Romaine

SW6730

SW6079

Realist Beige

SW6078

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Realist Beige

SW6078

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

SCIENCES

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - AUXILIARY

ATHLETICS

SW6802 SW6901

Extra White

SW7006

Minor Blue

SW6792

Glad Yellow Cayenne

SW6694 SW6881

Honey Dew

SW6428

Jacaranda

SW6802

Daffodil Cayenne

SW6901 SW6881

Romaine

SW6730

SW6151

STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER

Realist Beige

Jacaranda Daffodil

SW6079

STUDENT SERVICES

Quiver Tan

SW6804

SW6078

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Diverse Beige

Dignity Blue

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MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE

SCHEME 1 Honey Dew SW6428 Exclusive Plum SW6263

Relaxed Khaki

Minor Blue

SW6792

Dignity Blue

SW6804

Take Five Veiled Violet

SW6513 SW6268

Contented

SW6191

SW6149

Exclusive Plum SW6263 Wool Skein

SW6148

SCHEME 3

Quiver Tan

SW6151

Panda White Jacaranda

SW6147 SW6802

Veiled Violet

SW6268

Pennywise

SW6349

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

SCHEME 2

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MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE

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SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE OPTION 1 Honey Dew SW6428 Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Scheme A

SW6792

Dignity Blue

SW6804

SW6149

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Relaxed Khaki

Minor Blue

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Color Scheme B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE OPTION 1 - View 1 Honey Dew SW6428 Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Option A

SW6792

Dignity Blue

SW6804

SW6149

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Relaxed Khaki

Minor Blue

20

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 1 - View 1 Honey Dew SW6428 Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Option A

SW6792

Dignity Blue

SW6804

SW6149

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Relaxed Khaki

Minor Blue

21

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 1 - View 2 Honey Dew SW6428 Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Option A

SW6792

Dignity Blue

SW6804

SW6149

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Relaxed Khaki

Minor Blue

22

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 2 - View 1 Take Five Veiled Violet

SW6513 SW6268

Contented

SW6191

Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Option A

SW6148

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Wool Skein

23

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 2 - View 2 Take Five Veiled Violet

SW6513 SW6268

Contented

SW6191

Exclusive Plum SW6263

Color Option A

SW6148

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Wool Skein

24

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 3 - View 1

Color Option A

SW6147 SW6802

Veiled Violet

SW6268

Pennywise

SW6349

SW6151

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Quiver Tan

Panda White Jacaranda

25

Color Option B

SAMPLE COLOR SCHEME VIGNETTE INTERIOR - STUDENT RESIDENCE SCHEME 3 - View 2

Color Option A

SW6147 SW6802

Veiled Violet

SW6268

Pennywise

SW6349

SW6151

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

Quiver Tan

Panda White Jacaranda

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Color Option B

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Index

MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE

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CALLAWAY HALL - COMPLETE VIEW SCHEME 1 - OPTION A

CALLAWAY HALL - COMPLETE VIEW SCHEME 2 - OPTION A

CALLAWAY HALL - COMPLETE VIEW SCHEME 3 - OPTION A

MUW MASTER PAINT COLOR PALETTE SHERWIN WILLIAMS

WARM

NATURAL

MUW Blue

#174074

Clocktower

#631323

Welty Blue

#75B2DD

Reneau

#CC3300

White

#FFFFFF

Jones

#F09905

II & C

Magnolia

Oak

COOL

#7B4500

Kincannon

#4D005E

#728302

Pohl

#DAD0C6

Gingko

#B5BF00

WhitÛeld

#B5B5B5

#FFD451

Plymouth

#988675

Hogarth

#C6CCDA

#F3F4DB

Carrier

#D6D6D4

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CAMPUS LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN FOR THE

THE MISSISSPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS

July 2015

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN Campus Landscape Master Plan – July 2015

RECOMMENDED LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN 1. Overall landscape planting design to incorporate mass plantings (of shrubs, perennials, and small trees); groundcovers; and shade trees. 2. Use mass plantings to simplify plantings and make a planting impact, via foliage color or texture – as well as flower. 3. Underplant groundcover areas with perennial plantings that will provide growing season interest and texture; and then go dormant, i.e. hosta, fern, daylily, daffodils. 4. Eliminate shrub plantings where possible; and replace with groundcovers or masses of evergreen perennials, i.e. Autumn Fern, Lenten Rose. 5. Eliminate shaded lawn areas by replacing these areas with groundcover; or prune/remove the tree canopy to allow additional light to sustain the lawn. 6. Eliminate sun-tolerant plant materials that are thin, leggy, and struggling in shaded areas; and replace with shade-tolerant plant materials. 7. Eliminate plant materials that require constant pruning (more than once per growing season) to maintain a low height; and replace with a plant material that matures at the appropriate height.

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RECOMMENDED PLANT LIST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN Large/Shade Trees (50’ and Greater): Botanical Name Common Name Acer rubrum Red Maple Betula nigra River Birch Gingko biloba Gingko Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum/Tupelo Pinus taeda Pine Tree Plantanus occidentalis Sycamore Quercus alba White Oak Quercus lyrata Overcup Oak Quercus nuttallii Nuttall Oak Quercus shumardii Shumard Oak Quercus virginiana Weeping Willow Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ Princeton American Elm Ulmus parvifolia ‘Allee’ Allee Lacebark Elm Medium/Shade Trees (30’ to 50’): Botanical Name Cotinus obovatus Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Halesia diptera Halesia tetraptera Koelreuteria paniculata Pistacia chinensis Prunus x yedoensis Quercus laurifolia Salix babylonica Ulmus parvifolia ‘Athena’

Common Name American Smoketree Thornless Common Honeylocust Two-Wing Silverbell Carolina Silverbell Panicled Goldenrain Tree Chinese Pistache Yoshino Cherry Swamp Laurel Oak Weeping Willow Athena Lacebark Elm

Small Trees (15’ to 30’): Botanical Name Acer barbatum Acer buergerianum Acer ginnala Acer japonicum Amelanchier x grandiflora Carpinus caroliniana Cercis canadensis Chionanthus retusus Chionanthus virginicus

Common Name Southern Sugar Maple Trident Maple Amur Maple Japanese Maple Serviceberry American Hornbeam Eastern Redbud Chinese Fringetree Fringetree

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Cornus florida Cornus kousa Cornus mas Gordonia lasianthus Ilex decidua ‘Warren’s Red’ Ilex vomitoria Lagerstroemia x indica Magnolia x loebneri Magnolia x soulangiana Magnolia stellate Magnolia virginiana Parrotia persica Prunus virginiana Stewartia koreana Stewartia pseudocamellia Styrax japonicas Osmanthus x fortunei ‘fruitlandi’ Vitex agnus-castus

Flowering Dogwood Kousa Dogwood Corneliancherry Dogwood Gordonia Warren’s Red Deciduous Holly Yaupon Holly Crape Myrtle Loebner Magnolia Saucer Magnolia Star Magnolia Sweetbay Persian Parrotia Cherrylaurel Korean Stewartia Japanese Stewartia Japanese Styrax Fruitland’s Tea Olive Vitex

Shrubs (12’ and Greater): Botanical Name Camellia japonica Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Hamamelis x intermedia Hamamelis virginiana Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Ilex cassine Myrica cerifera Pinckneya pubens

Common Name Japanese Camellia Royal Purple Smoketree Hybrid Witchhazel Witchhazel Chinese Hibiscus Dahoon Holly Southern Wax Myrtle Pinckneya

Shrubs (6’ to 12’): Botanical Name Aesculus parviflora Buddleai davidii Buxus microphylla var. koreana ‘Green Mountain’ Buxus sempervirens Callicarpa americana Camellia Sasanqua Clethera alnifolia Fothergilla major ‘Mount Airy’ Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Limelight’ Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ Ilex glabra Illicium floridanum Illicium parviflorum Viburnum x carlcephalum Viburnum carlesii

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Common Name Bottlebrush Buckeye Butterfly Bush Green Mountain Boxwood Boxwood Beautyberry Sasanqua Camellia Clethera Mount Airy Fothergilla Limelight Hydrangea Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea Inkberry Holly Florida Anise Small Anise-Tree Fragrant Viburnum Koreanspice Viburnum

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Viburnum x pragense Viburnum x rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany’

Prague Viburnum Alleghany Viburnum

Shrubs (6’ or Less): Botanical Name Buxus microphylla var. koreana ‘Green Velvet’ Buxus microphylla ‘Wintergreen’ Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Bluebeard Ceanothus americanus Clethera alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ Daphne odora Edgeworthia papyrifera Fothergilla gardenii Gardenia jasminoides Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Billows’ Hypericum androsaemum 'Siefire' Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Mahonia fortunei Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ Rosmarinus officinalis Spiraea x bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’

Ceanothus Hummingbird Clethera Winter Daphne Paperbush Dwarf Fothergilla Gardenia Annabelle Hydrangea Blue Billows Lacecap Hydrangea Ignite Red Hypericum Henry’s Garnet Itea Chinese Mahonia Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac Rosemary Anthony Waterer Spirea Snowmound Spirea

Groundcovers: Botanical Name Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’ Hedra helix ‘English’ Laurentia fluviatilis Liriope spicata Liriope muscari ‘Evergreen Giant’ Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ Mazus reptans Ophiopogon japonicas Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’ Pachysandra terminalis Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’ Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ Trachelospermum asiaticum Verbena x ‘Homestead Purple’

Common Name Burgundy Glow Ajuga Bronze Beauty Ajuga English Ivy Blue Star Creeper Creeping Liriope (invasive) Evergreen Giant Liriope Royal Purple Liriope Golden Creeping Jenny Mazus Mondo Grass Dwarf Mondo Grass Pachysandra Blue Spruce Sedum Fuldaglut Sedum Elfin Thyme Asiatic Jasmine Homestead Purple Verbena

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Common Name Green Velvet Boxwood Wintergreen Boxwood Bluebeard Caryopteris

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PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE COST (APRIL 22, 2014) A. Campus Entrance: Demolition (allowance) 1. Sidewalks (3980 SF) 2. Boxwoods along College Street (42 – 36” tall) 3. Azaleas along College Street (345 - #3) 4. Boxwood – color border (118 – 24” tall) 5. Perennial/Annual – color border (1242 SF) 6. Spring Bulbs – color border (1250 bulbs) 7. Soil Amendment/Pine Straw Mulch 8. Plantings at flagpole (660 SF) 9. Sod (allowance) 10. Trees at intersection (6) 11. Annuals at intersection (920 SF) Total

$5,100 $17,910 $7,455 $17,156 $13,275 $9,936 $3,750 $2,459 $7,753 $2,500 $2,700 $10,834 $100,828

B. Serenade Drive & 5th Avenue Plaza: Demolition (allowance) 12. Brick pavers (5056 SF) 13. Tree wells, frames (32) 14. Victor Stanley Benches 6’ (16) 15. Trees at intersection (32) 16. Plantings around plaza (990 SF) Total

$23,712 $80,896 $45,568 $16,768 $17,120 $10,030 $194,094

C. Callaway Hall Terrace: Demolition (allowance) 17. Sidewalks (1446 SF) 18. Brick Seat Wall (41 LF x 36” Ht x 24” W) x2 19. Brick columns (4 - 30” Ht x 24” Sq) 20. Brick pavers (5496 SF) 21. Shade Trees (5) 22. Flowering Tree Allee (28) 23. Planting Area (2313 SF) Total

$4,300 $6,507 $18,204 $3208 $87,936 $1750 $10,990 $22,628 $155,523

D. Cochran Hall Terrace: Demolition (allowance) 24. Sidewalk (1820 SF) 25. Brick pavers (4078 SF) 26. Victor Stanley Benches 8’ (17) 27. Terrace Trees (19) 28. Terrace Hedge (90 – 36” tall) 29. Screen Hedge (28 – 48” tall) 30. Planting Area (1000 SF) 31. Sod (allowance) Total

$19,224 $8,190 $65,248 $30,838 $9,358 $15,975 $3,570 $9,776 $2,500 $164,679

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E. Outdoor Performance Pavilion & Lawn Area: Demolition (allowance) 32. Sidewalks (allowance) 33. Concrete Paving (4886 SF) 34. Outdoor Performance Pavilion (2056 Sf) 35. Brick Seat Wall (120 LF x 36” Ht x 24” W) 36. Soil fill and sod (170 CY and 130 SY) 37. Plaza Brick paver boarder (392 SF) 38. Plaza concrete paving (1893 SF) 39. Tree wells, frames (7) 40. Victor Stanley Benches 6’ (6) 41. Plaza Trees (7) 42. Formal Garden (8159 SF) 43. West Lawn Allee Trees (22) 44. East Lawn Grove Trees (23) 45. Sod (allowance) Total

$85,000 $60,000 $21,987 $308,400 $26,640 $5,030 $6,272 $8,519 $8,568 $7,788 $3,255 $79,746 $14,630 $10,695 $3,800 $650,330

Opinion of Probable Cost Assumptions: · No unusual, or special construction is required due to soil conditions, or other adverse site conditions · The amounts shown do not include any applicable taxes. · These amounts are based on past projects similar in construction; this does not constitute a final, or exact, amount for construction. · This estimate does not include contractor, or professional fees.

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APPENDIX C - 2014 Campus Lighting Evaluation &

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March 2014

Mississippi University for Women Campus Lighting Evaluation and Recommendations

Watkins & O’Gwynn Jackson, MS

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN Campus Lighting Evaluation & Recommendations – April 2014

SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work for this evaluation was to provide a visual observation of existing campus lighting systems and illumination levels and to make recommendations for methods of improvement in the areas of in which poor illumination levels were observed and to make recommendations for types of luminaires to be utilized.

EXISTING CONDITIONS The campus is primarily illuminated using a decorative post-top luminaire on a 14' decorative pole manufactured by Sternberg Lighting using a metal halide lamp source of either 175W or 250W rating. The illumination of sidewalks, entries and parking lots adjacent to buildings are supplemented with wallmounted luminaires using LED or metal halide lamps sources. In several areas, building-mounted floodlight luminaires utilizing metal halide lamps sources are being utilized to illuminate parking lots, open fields and/or streets and alleys. The MUW Physical Plant personnel are on a systematic program of replacing the metal halide lamps sources in the decorative post-top luminaires with aftermarket LED retrofit kits to improve lumen output of the luminaires.

SITE SURVEY A nighttime survey of the campus lighting system was performed on March 26, 2014, with MUW Physical Plant Director Mr. Dewey Blansett with a mostly clear sky and an approximate 20% moon phase. Mr. Blansett pointed out “areas of concern” and a general review of the illumination levels of the entire campus was performed. Most of the areas of concern have been addressed by the Physical Plant by retrofitting the existing decorative luminaires with LED sources, by adding LED wall-mounted fixtures where the areas are adjacent to buildings or adding building-mounted floodlights where illumination of large areas is required.

BACKGROUND Currently, the majority of the campus is illuminated utilizing luminaires with metal halide lamp sources. Metal halide lamp sources of the 175W and 250W ratings have an average lamp life of approximately 15,000 hours. The lumen output of metal halide lamp sources depreciates over the life of the lamp with the rated lumen output decreasing at much as 35% at half the lamps rated life.

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Additional reduction in lumen output of luminaires is caused by “yellowing” of lens and dirt buildup on the lens and reflectors. Due to the drastic reduction in lumen output of the metal halide lamp source, it is usually recommended that they be replaced on a schedule versus when they burn-out to help maintain design illumination levels. Site and security Illumination levels are subjective as to what is an adequate level with many factors (i.e. person’s age, adjacent illumination levels, risk of criminal activity in the area, etc.) affecting the requirements. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America recommends illumination levels for large open areas and buildings of 0.5 to 2.0 average footcandles with increased illumination levels at entrances. The minimum objective for security lighting is to provide illumination levels that allow recognition of people and faces and suspicious and threatening behavior at a “safe” distance to allow timely defensive action. A more desirable goal is to provide illumination levels that achieve the recognition goals but also make people feel “comfortable” when passing through an area. Studies have indicated that perceptions of safety deteriorate rapidly when illumination levels fall below 1.0 footcandle. “Perceived” lighting affects the level of security and comfort people feel about an area. Perceived lighting is the feeling of there being more illumination in an area than there actually is due to other factors. Lighting glare present due to the person being able to see the illumination source will make a person “feel” that there is more illumination. The illumination levels of the adjacent areas will also affect a person’s perception of illumination levels. Illumination uniformity is another factor that greatly affects the effectiveness of site and security lighting. Average illumination uniformity is the ratio of the average illumination measurement in an area to the darkest. The lower the uniformity ratio the better the illumination uniformity is in an area which assist the human eye to see. An illumination uniformity ratio of 4:1 average to minimum is recommended for site illumination. The same “glare” mentioned above that enhances a person’s perceived lighting levels can also drastically decrease illumination effectiveness when it is too great by “blinding” people due to low-angle illumination sources or being able to see the lamp source directly. Where over-illuminated areas are adjacent to areas of low illumination, the large uniformity ratio present reduces visibility in the darker areas and caused the areas to appear darker than they really are.

OBSERVATIONS For the most part in our opinion, the campus is adequately illuminated for the type of facility and the surrounding environment.

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The vast majority of the metal halide lamp sources on the campus appear to have exceeded their useful life based on observed lumen output during our survey. In many cases, the lens and reflectors of the luminaires were discolored and dirty. As mentioned above, the Physical Plant personnel are replacing the metal halide lamp sources with LED retrofit kits as the lamps fail or to enhance the illumination levels in areas of concern. Where the LED retrofit kits have been installed a significant increase in illumination levels was observed. The vegetation and number of large trees on the campus complicates and hinders the illumination efforts in many cases with some of the luminaires observed being totally surrounded by foliage and others having the majority of their lighting output being blocked by foliage. The majority of the large parking lots do not have adequate illumination sources in place and are being primarily illuminated with metal halide buildingmounted floodlights. This method of lighting provides adequate illumination but also causes excessive glare and is not an attractive addition to such a pretty and historic campus. Many of the new and existing buildings do not have adequate buildingmounted luminaires at entrances and adjacent walkways except where they have been added by the MUW-Physical Plant staff.

IDENTIFIED AREAS OF CONCERN 3rd Avenue - The portion of 3rd Avenue identified as having inadequate illumination levels is lined with oak trees whose canopies extends out over the road. Although gorgeous accents to the campus entrance, the trees are blocking the distribution of light. Since eliminating the trees is not an option, I recommend that the existing luminaires all be retrofitted with LED kits and the illumination levels be re-evaluated. If additional illumination is still required, additional decorative post-top luminaires will need to be added. Walkways North of Callaway Hall - Portions of this area are adequately illuminated while some areas need additional illumination. The addition of two or three decorative post-top luminaires in this area would eliminate the poorly illuminated portions of the walkways. The various building entrances should also be enhanced with building-mounted luminaires. Northeast Corner & Alley of Shattuck Hall - The MUW-Physical Plant has added wall-mounted luminaires at the alley way which are providing adequate illumination levels at this walkway. The northeast corner of the building is not as illuminated as the surrounding areas. There appears to be an adequate number of luminaires in the area. We recommend upgrading the existing luminaires with LED kits or replacing the metal halide lamps and

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cleaning/replacing the lens. Once these corrections have been made, the illumination levels should be re-evaluated. Parking Lots behind Shattuck, Taylor & Keirn Halls - These parking lots are currently illuminated primarily with the decorative post-top luminaires. The parking lots have trees where the luminaires are located which are blocking the distribution of light. These large parking lots would be good candidates for decorative shoe-box type luminaires on 25'/30' poles. Walkways between Peyton and McDevitt Halls - This area again appears to have an adequate number of luminaires but the luminaires appear to need cleaning and re-lamping or retrofitted with a LED source. Our recommendation is to perform this maintenance and re-evaluate the illumination levels. If the illumination levels are still not adequate, additional decorative post-top luminaires or building mounted luminaires should be added. Parking Lots adjacent to Fant Hall - The addition of wall-mounted luminaires of the proper lumen output, distribution and mounting height along with existing luminaires should provide adequate illumination. Southeast Entrance to Pohl Recreation - Although this building is not occupied, this entrance which is also a heavily vegetated corner of the building is adjacent to a walkway and presents a possible “hiding” location. There appeared to be no existing luminaire in this area. A wall-mounted luminaire of proper lumen output and distribution should be added at this entrance to illuminate this area. Parking Lots at Demonstration School - The illumination output of the existing decorative post-top and wall-mounted luminaires in this area are currently being supplemented by a large floodlight located on the Demonstration School. This parking lot would be a good candidate for pole mounted shoe-box type luminaires. Street/Walkways between Frazer and Jones Halls - This area needs additional illumination. Most of the luminaires in this area are not currently operating and are in poor condition. The addition of decorative post-top luminaires and/or wall-mounted luminaires of proper lumen output and distribution should provide adequate illumination in this area. Laundry Parking Lot - This parking lot would be a good candidate for pole mounted shoe-box type luminaires. Large Parking Lot east of Cromwell - This parking lot is currently being illuminated by two large floodlights mounted on top of Cromwell Communication Center building. This parking lot would be a good candidate for pole mounted shoe-box type luminaires.

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RECOMMENDATIONS Existing Decorative Site Lighting Systems Continue the retrofit of the existing decorative post-top luminiares with LED sources. The manufacturer of the existing luminaires offers a UL listed LED retrofit kit. Cost of this kit is approximately $530.00 per kit depending on the quantity ordered. LED illumination sources offer several advantages over metal halide sources including reduced maintenance due to lamp life, reduced energy consumption and improved illumination uniformity. The MUW-Physical Plant is currently using a third-party retrofit kit in the Sternberg luminaires which does not carry a UL listing for installation in the Sternberg luminaire assembly. Installing third-party kits is usually a more cost effective path to the accomplish the goal, but it carries added risk to the Owner due to the lack of a UL listing. This opens the Owner up to liability should anyone ever be injured due to an incident (i.e. electrocution, etc.) with a luminaire assembly. Due to the lack of a UL listing for the third-party retrofit kits, I can not recommend any third-party LED retrofit kits. In addition to retrofitting the luminaires with LED sources, I recommend that the lens and internal components of the luminaires be cleaned. If the lens of the luminaires has discolored or is not clear, I recommend that it be replaced. A discolored lens will not allow the produce lighting to exit the luminaire in the proper manner reducing illumination levels. The manufacturer (Sternberg Lighting) offers a replacement lens package for the luminaires for approximately $90.00 each. Large Parking Lots The use of the decorative post-top luminaires for large parking lots is typically not a cost effective lighting system due to their limited area of coverage. A full cut-off, shoe-box type luminaire(s) with the proper distribution characteristics and spacing mounted on 25' or 30' poles typically provides adequate illumination and uniformity for large open areas and parking lots. The height of the luminaires above grade and thus the lighting angle and their full cut-off optics provide good illumination without excessive glare for identifying threats at a safe distance. The shoe-box type luminaires are available today with LED and metal halide sources and a large range of decorative appearances. I would recommend the use of LED sources due to the reduced energy consumption, reduced maintenance and improved uniformity.

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Large Grassy Areas & Gathering Areas I do not recommend the use of shoe-box type luminaires for the grassy fields, courtyards, gathering areas, etc. located within the campus proper. This type of luminaire and its installation and mounting methods will not complement the beauty and character of this part of the campus. For these areas, I recommend the addition of the campus standard decorative post-top luminaire in areas that do not have or are perceived not to have adequate lighting. This luminaire assembly compliments the beauty and character of the campus at night and during the daylight hours. Building Entrances & Adjacent Walkways Elevated illumination levels at building entrances help guide people to the entrance, assists in eye adaptation to the illumination change from indoors to outdoors at night time and to improve visibility at typical entrance hazards such as steps. Utilizing a full cut-off type wall-mounted luminaire with the appropriated distribution can provide adequate illumination for entrances and walkways adjacent to buildings without producing excessive glare which impairs visibility and distracts from the building appearance. As with the shoebox type luminaires, wall mounted luminaires are available with a wide variety of decorative housings. Wall mounted luminaires can also be used effectively to illuminate adjacent small parking lots if selected properly and adequate mounting height is available. Lamp Sources For all site lighting luminaires, I recommend the use of LED sources. This technology is the future of site lighting and offers reduced energy consumption, reduced maintenance and more uniform illumination levels. The cost of these luminaires is still a good bit more than HID sources but the advantages over time outweigh the initial cost increases in my opinion.

CONCLUSION MUW is a historic campus setting with the same security and safety needs for its staff, students and visitors as a more contemporary campus. Trying to provide the necessary site illumination in this setting without adversely affecting the look and feel of this historic campus is a challenge. As with most campus settings, effective site illumination is typically a combination of decorative luminaires, utility-type area luminaires and building-mounted luminaires with the type of luminaire utilized depending on the location and environment where it is to be installed.

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The existing number of decorative post-top luminaires present on the campus make utilizing these luminaires in the site lighting scheme a must due to the cost that would be involved in replacing the luminaires. Given the historic setting of this campus, our recommendation if we were to replace these luminaires would be to use a similar luminaire with a LED source. As MUW has already learned, there are LED retrofit kits that are a lot more economical than replacing the entire luminaire. This style of site lighting luminaire does not provide the best distribution of light due to its housing style but its appearance better compliments the historic setting of this campus. We are recommending the use of more modern shoe-box type luminaires on taller poles for large parking lots and “back-of-house” areas due to their ability to properly illuminate large areas. It is our opinion that using these types of luminaires in large parking lots, at the rear of buildings and areas outside the campus proper, their modern appearance would be less noticeable and their impact on the historic setting of the campus minimum. The selection of the style and type of wall-mounted luminaires should be based on the style and type of building in which they are to be mounted. It is our opinion that there is no single style luminaire whose appearance will compliment every building and whose performance characteristics will solve every lighting challenge. There are a wide variety of luminaires available today that have decorative housings that can compliment almost any style and type of building and with the use of LED sources have lumen distributions that perform very good. With the addition of new buildings and the renovation of any existing building, site illumination calculations should be performed for the entire area surrounding the building taking into account new and existing luminaires to insure that adequate illumination levels are achieved.

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2014 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN - PRELIMINARY

ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS 330 West Jefferson Street Tupelo, MS 38804

2003 MP Goal: Enrollment growth and retention Campus Structure & Organization Campus Character & Image Campus Vitality Integration of MSMS

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Capital improvements made since original master plan Emma Ody Pohl Buildin Stark Center Fant Library Expansion Parking south of Martin Hall Green Space behind Jones and Kincannon Parking behind Goen and Frazer

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ATTACHMENT:25a Media Policies

Information located in the pages below, but also where it is listed in our athletic department staff handbook***

Table of Contents SPORTS INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 53 Responsibilities of the Sports Information Office ................................................................................... 53 Responsibilities of the Coaches ............................................................................................................... 54 Student-Athlete of the Month .................................................................................................................. 55

SPORTS INFORMATION The Director of Athletics Communications (SID) is responsible for the operation of Mississippi University for Women’s Sports Information Office, which serves as the primary media contact for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The SID responds to requests made by electronic and print media representatives for information and commentary on all aspects of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program. A primary objective of sports information is to publicize all intercollegiate teams in a professional manner while creating both interest and enthusiasm and maintaining a reputation for credibility and integrity. To do this, the SID relies on a steady flow of information from and close communication with coaches, administrators and student-athletes. The SID is charged with overseeing the Office and coordinating staff assignments.

Responsibilities of the Sports Information Office The media-related responsibilities of the Sports Information Office include: 1. To write, edit, publish and/or disseminate all athletically-related

material, in the following forms: x Daily and weekly news releases and sports updates pertaining to individual student-athletes, coaches or team activities x Event programs, as well as annual sports brochures for media and recruiting purposes x Current team and individual statistic compilations x Current and historical files for all sports, including information on teams, individual student athletes and coaches x Special interest stories related to student-athletes, coaches, teams or Departmental activities x Master sporting event schedules for media on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis. 2. To direct media activities at athletic events in the following ways: x Serving as host to radio, television and print media representatives and x x x x x x x x

providing all background information Supervising credentials for sideline, press box and team practices Coordinating publicity events and press conferences involving studentathletes, coaches and administrators Providing requested materials to opponents’ Sports Information Offices for both home and road games Reporting results to media outlets Supervising the gathering of required statistics at home contests Coordinating the transmission of post-game information to the media Overseeing the maintenance of information and archives for all sports Coordinating the staffing of away events

Assisting in the preparation of national and conference reports, as required. 1. To oversee the design and maintenance of the

Department’s Web Page in the following ways: x Posting information and results specific to each sport as frequently as possible. x Updating all graphics, pictures, and general University information that comprise the web page as frequently as possible. 2. To provide additional services as required, to include the

following: x Assisting student-athletes in gaining postseason academic and athletic honors and/or publicizing the receipt of such honors x Providing student-athletes with interview guidelines x Assisting student-athletes and coaches in preparing for scheduled interviews x Coordinating individual interviews and media conferences x Traveling with teams x Assisting the Administration with public relations campaigns.

Responsibilities of the Coaches Coaches are expected to cooperate fully with the Sports Information Office to achieve favorable media coverage and provide for the production of quality brochures, media releases and event programs for their sports. Head Coaches’ work telephone numbers will be released to known media representatives unless the Coach requests in writing that his/her number be withheld. Cell phone numbers will NOT be given to media unless approved in advance by the coach or administrator. The media-related responsibilities of MUW coaches are as follows To coordinate the completion of pre-season individual student-athlete publicity information forms on an annual basis

To abide by the Buckley Amendment/FERPA when releasing student-athlete information To participate in television, radio and print interviews, as requested To be courteous and cooperative with members of the media at all times, even during difficult situations To be honest when dealing with the media and to exercise sound judgment when commenting to the press on any topic To go through the SID when scheduling media releases and restrict press statements to their specific sport To honor all deadlines when submitting information for rosters, schedules, publicity questionnaires and athletic event information by setting up a meeting with the Sports Information Office at least eight weeks prior to the opening of the sport’s season To provide the Sports Information Office with all information pertinent to competitions and championships conducted at MUW, as soon as possible prior to the event To be on time for pre-arranged interviews and return calls to media members in a timely fashion To assist the Sports Information Office in setting up a time and place for either a press day or photo session for the team at least four weeks prior to the opening of the sport’s season, and be available for team and individual pictures To report away game results immediately after the conclusion of the game through the Sports Information Office To ensure that student-athletes receive proper instructions and encouragement on appropriate interview techniques.

Mississippi University for Women receives media coverage both regionally and nationally. Therefore, coaches are reminded to think carefully prior to answering media questions dealing with subjects such as specific student-athletes, injuries, or controversial topics. Public statements or media releases regarding sensitive topics are to be approved by the Director of Athletics prior to release, and depending on the situation may be referred to University Relations.

Student-Athlete of the Month Each coach will nominate a player from their active roster for Student-Athlete of the Month. Nominations are due by the end of the business day on the last working day of the month. The student-athlete of the month should be considered on the following criteria: 25% Athletics (includes personal and team achievements) 25% Academics (includes current GPA, any OASIS reports and midterm reports, when available) 25% Community engagement (includes their participation in departmental and team community outreach events) 25% Life achievements (includes disciplinary issues, leadership, and overall conduct)

Athletics Communications and Sports Information The Office of Sports Information exists to provide accurate, detailed records of all Owls Athletics data, both current and historical. This office also works with various forms of media to communicate stories and statistics related to Owls Athletics competition. The Director of Athletics Communications will be responsible for seeing that results of athletics events are communicated to the news media immediately following the contest. Upon completion of home sporting events, the Office of Athletics Communications staff will submit the necessary game files to the NCAA stats service website, for proper reporting of results and statistics to the sports coordinators at the NCAA office. In addition, the Office of Athletics Communications will distribute files to the opponent institution and other national media reporting services for NCAA Division III athletics. This timely communication enhances individual sports programs, including the cooperation with sports reporters, making themselves available for interviews when requested. Student-athletes will provide basic biographical information to the Office of Athletics Communications at the beginning of their first semester of enrollment at The W, and this information will be used strictly for the purposes of Athletics Communication, to enhance the athletic experience for the student-athlete, their family and friends. All publicity of Owls Athletics programs will take place under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation through the Office of Athletics Communications. No major announcements such as changes in the dimension of the program, hiring or release of personnel should be made without coordinating these announcements with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation the Office of University Communications.

ATTACHMENT:26a Emergency Medical Plan

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0 XII - Emergency medical plan for practices and games. 1. What mechanisms are in place to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes? [Constitution 2.2.3] At the Mississippi University for Women, our approach to care for our student-athletes covers many facets. It begins each year during the summer with a review of the Emergency Action Plans with the coaches and other staff as well as providing training in Emergency Life Support. Next, our insurance policies are reviewed to make sure that we as a university are providing the best coverage available. Then all the modalities that are used inside and outside the athletic training facility are checked and recertified to be in good working order through Med-Tech Biomedical Services. The AEDs are also checked to make sure they are working and are not in need of new batteries. As the student-athletes are on campus they are asked to fill out paperwork both traditionally with pen and paper but also through a program on the internet called Sportsware. This paperwork covers a wide array of topics such as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Assumption of Risk of Playing a Sport Concussions Sickle Cell Insurance Emergency Contacts Athlete’s Date of Birth School 950 number 

New Student-Athletes (Freshman and Transfers) a checklist of items need to be done: o Paperwork (Traditional and Computerized) just like returners o Register for Braincheck and take the test that goes along with it to establish a baseline for any head injuries that may occur in the future. o Copies of the Back and Front of their insurance cards o If they do not have insurance or it does not work with our insurance, then getting them on a policy.

All student-athletes go through comprehensive physical through our Health Center on Campus or if they have had Covid-19 in the previous year then they would need to go and get a Cardiac Clearance before being able to return to play. That is done through their own personal physician or through King and Associates Cardiology here in town.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Next for these athletes is an informational meeting hosted by the athletic department that explains just what being a student-athlete at MUW is and what all that entails. Some examples of the topics discussed in this meeting are as follows: 1. Who is the Athletic Director? 2. Who is the support staff? 3. Who is a part of the athletic training department? 4. What is NCAA compliance? 5. What is Title IX and why is it important? 6. What is a Concussion and what does it look like? 7. What is Sickle Cell Anemia? 8. What is tested during Drug Testing and How is it done? 9. What are the details of a failed Drug test? Twice Failed? 10. What is Covid-19 and how do we fight it? Test for it? Once the meetings and paperwork are done. Then practicing can begin but each sport has an acclimatization period that they must go through a minimum of 7 days. What does an acclimatization period look like for our teams? We follow the Acclimatization periodization located in the NCAA Catastrophic Injury Booklet: For acclimatization and conditioning, the following direction should be considered for all sports and by any individual responsible for the planning and/or implementation of training and conditioning sessions, whether that be a strength and conditioning professional or a sport coach: 1. Training and conditioning sessions should be introduced intentionally, gradually and progressively to encourage proper exercise acclimatization and to minimize the risk of adverse effects on health. a. This is especially important during the first seven days of any new conditioning cycle, which should be considered a transition period. A lack of progression and sportspecificity in the volume, intensity, mode and duration of conditioning programs in transition periods has been noted as a primary factor in nontraumatic fatalities. Importantly, in this period of year-round sport, new conditioning cycles can occur several times throughout the year and are not limited to the beginning of a competitive season. During transition periods, athletes should be instructed to avoid additional volunteer sessions of physical activity (e.g., 7-on-7 drills, pickup games, drill work). Physical activity schedules during transition periods should be well prescribed, accounting for all sources of physical activity in which an athlete engages. b. Examples of transition periods for athletes include, but are not limited to: a. Individual transitions. (1) Athletes new to the program. (2) Returning after an injury or illness. (3) Any delayed participation relative to the team schedule. b. Team transitions. • Resumption of training after an academic break (e.g., winter, spring, summer breaks). 2. This is also the protocol we use for return to play for Covid-19.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Once the acclimatization period is over, normal practice and games can commence. We are still vigilant with our student-athletes watching out for the conditions in which they are participating in. One way we accomplish this is through monitoring heat and humidity during the warm parts of the year. This is done in three ways: 1. Application on our phones for the Weather. 2. Wet Bulb Temperatures using a spin sycrometer 3. Hand Held Temperature and Humidity gauge Other ways that we provide relief for our student-athletes in through ice towel buckets and ice baths. During the first week of practice ice baths are mandatory unless they have a medical condition that prevents from getting in. Also, weight charts are used to monitor fluid intake through the first couple of days of practice. If an athlete has a medical emergency due to heat, we have ways to check body temperatures and as we will talk about more in detail in an emergency action plan in case this happens. The protocols are not just followed for Hot but also Cold weather. As we cover the climate issues that may occur, we also are here to reduce, prevent, and treat athletic injuries as they occur in the perspective sports. One of the ways we do this is through concussion management. The protocol that we use for this is as follows: 1. Injury occurs, athlete is evaluated immediately by the athletic trainer. Signs and symptoms are recorded through the SCAT 5 on field evaluate tool, then a determination is made if the athlete needs to go to the ER for further testing or can wait and see our Team Physician, Dr. John Stanback for a diagnosis. If they are not immediately reporting to the ER, each athlete will go back to the athletic training room or hotel and take a Braincheck test to give us a reading on what their brain is like now in comparison to the baseline. 2. Once the athlete is seen by a Physician, a letter through email is sent out to all of his/her teachers explaining what happened, what they need to be aware of, if any special accommodations need to be made, and if they will need to miss class due to this. 3. Symptoms are monitored and recorded for each day to keep up with the symptoms that may be occurring. 4. Once asymptomatic, an athlete can start their return to play back to their sport. This consists of: a. Resolution of Symptoms for 3 to 7 days. b. First step is: walking at a medium to fast pace for 20 min. c. Second: Jog for 20 min. d. Third: Weightlifting done through circuit training. e. Fourth: Sprint and Agilities for up to 20 minutes f. Fifth: Sport Specific Drill work g. Sixth: Light Contact Practice h. Seventh: Upon Medical Release from our Physician, full contact practicing. i. Return to Sport Fully no restrictions 5. All Athletes must be released before they can participate in their specific sports. Concussion management is just one of the many ways we are there for our athletes. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Some of the other services that are provided to the athletes are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Athletic Trainer Present at every practice If injured, treatment times are posted throughout the day. We are available by cell after hours if anything arises. Have the ability to get our athletes in to see a doctor immediately. Emergency Action Plans for all areas used by our student-athletes.

2. Describe your institution's emergency medical plan for practices and competitions. Introduction The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to have a pre-designed strategy in place in the event an emergency should arise and the emergency action team needs to be activated. The emergency action team is made up of: Mississippi University for Women athletic personnel, emergency medical services and security personnel. It is essential that the athletic department’s EAP identifies the role of each member of the emergency action team in regards to communications, equipment, and protocols for each sporting venue. Components of Emergency Action Plan Three main components of the emergency action plan:  Emergency Personnel  Emergency Communication  Emergency Equipment Emergency Personnel The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers and athletic staff which may include, but not limited to:  Certified Athletic Trainers  Physicians  Emergency Medical Technicians  Coaches  Managers  Athletic Administration  And, possibly, bystanders During intercollegiate athletic practice and competition (traditional season), the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine staff:  Certified Athletic Trainer- with possible assistance from coaches/managers  Team Physician- if available During intercollegiate athletic practice (non-traditional season), individual training sessions and weight lifting, the first responder to an emergency situation may be a member of the Athletic Department:  Head Coach  Assistant Coaches  Other institutional personnel Certified Athletic Trainers may not always be available to travel during the traditional season away competitions. A stocked medical kit and information on all athletes will be sent with the Head Coach if there is no Certified Athletic Trainer traveling with the team. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Athletic Administrators, coaches and staff personnel responsible for game management are required to maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and the prevention of disease transmission (blood-borne pathogens) at all times. These requirements are in keeping with OSHA standards and Mississippi University for Women. Guidelines are also established in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook. Certification must be completed prior to assignment on the emergency action team. Roles Within the Emergency Team The emergency action team’s role is to help the ATC in the event of an emergency. Annual review and update of the EAP is conducted with all athletic personnel so that each member of the emergency action team is aware of their respective role. The following roles are included in the EAP:  Immediate care of the injured /ill athlete(s)  Retrieval of emergency equipment  Activation of the Emergency Medical System (EMS)  Directing EMS to the scene Description of the Roles  Immediate care of the injured/ill athlete: The minimal training required for coverage is First Aid, Adult CPR, Adult AED, and prevention of disease transmission. The designated personnel with these minimal requirements include the ATCs, coaches, administrators of game management, athletic personnel, and security. Acute care for the athlete should be provided by the most qualified individual on the scene; those with lower credentials should yield to those with more appropriate training.  Retrieval of emergency equipment: During a home game or practice where a MUW ATC is in attendance, the ATC will have a medical kit, the competing athletes’ emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED. Splints and crutches will either be on the sideline or easily accessible to the emergency action team. In the event, there is no ATC present, it is the responsibility of the coach to bring their assigned medical kit, emergency contact and insurance information, and an AED (if one is not accessible during the practice or game). It is the responsibility of each member of the emergency action team to know the location and function of all medical equipment.  Activation of the emergency medical system (EMS): Activation of the EMS should be done as soon as the situation is deemed as an emergency or life-threatening event. Anyone on the emergency team can make the call to activate EMS, however, the person chosen should stay calm under pressure and can communicate effectively over the phone. This person should be familiar with the location and address of the event. Activating EMS Emergency transportation of an injured/ill athlete is provided via the EMS system by contacting the appropriate security and allowing their dispatch to contact EMS. However, at sporting venues where security does not patrol, you will need to activate EMS by dialing 911. The following information should be communicated with the EMS dispatcher.  Hello my name is .  My phone number is .  I am at the Mississippi University for Women on the field or court. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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Address of the campus: Oakdale: 1100 College Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 Columbus Soccer Park, 2535 Main Street, Columbus, Ms. 39701 We have a male/female approximately years of age. Give any details of the injured person’s condition. (body part, level of consciousness, bleeding, etc.)  Condition of athlete and any first aid treatment initiated by first responder.  Give directions for EMS entry to the athletic venue.  Be the last person to hang up. Directing EMS to the scene: A member of the emergency action team will be sent to a designated area and flag down the responding vehicle and escort them to the emergency situation. It is imperative that the coordinator for the event (practice or game) check that all pre-determined access roads and field entrances are clear and accessible. A designated individual may provide transportation to a local emergency room or doctor for a non-life threatening injury/illness. Keep in mind that a member of the emergency action team (Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Trainer, etc.) may provide transportation to the emergency room only if adequate emergency coverage is maintained at the venue. Emergency Communication  All personnel within the emergency action team should have access to a telecommunication device.  If radios are being utilized, they should be checked prior to each practice or competition.  A backup system of communication should be in place if the primary line of communication fails.  The most common method of communication is a cellular phone, but a landline/public phone can be utilized. Emergency Equipment  All necessary emergency equipment should be readily accessible at the site of the practice or competition.  Personnel should be familiar and trained with the function and operation of all emergency devices.  Emergency equipment should be checked regularly List of emergency equipment  Automated External Defibrillator (AED)  Medical Kit  Splint Bag  Biohazard Supplies  All emergency equipment will be available in the Athletic Training Room at the site of the event if not present on field during practice/competition. Non-traditional practices will not be provided with emergency equipment; therefore, EMS should be called if an emergency situation arises without a sports medicine staff member on-site. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS No Athletic Trainer Present Due to scheduling conflicts or shortage in ATC personnel, there may be a situation when an ATC will not be present. In a practice situation the coach, who is CPR/AED and First Aid certified, will have to assume the responsibility of the First Aid responder and provide the necessary care to stabilize the injury or illness. It is important to note that the coach must have a cell phone (to activate an emergency response), an AED, and a medical kit with emergency instruction sheet, and emergency contact information. In the situation where an ATC is not traveling, the host school will be contacted and notified that Mississippi University for Women will not be sending an Athletic Trainer. It will be the responsibility of the on-site Athletic Trainer to attend to the injured athlete. The MUW coach will provide medical information from the emergency contact sheets to the attending ATC as well as necessary supplies from the medical kit. In either case, whether practicing or traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer the coach must notify their assigned Athletic Trainer immediately. The coach along with an ATC (within 24 hours) needs to fill out an injury report. Conclusion The emergency and catastrophic action plans should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel, along with First Aid, AED, and CPR certification and/or recertification. These action plans ensure the best care for the athlete if an emergency situation arises. Management of Catastrophic Event The definition of a catastrophic incident: The sudden death of a student-athlete, coach or staff member from any cause, or disabling and/or quality of life-altering injuries. In the event of a catastrophic incident, a catastrophic management team (CMT) will work collaboratively to officially communicate any and all information to family members, Mississippi University for Women personnel, teammates, coaches, staff and media. The team will consist of the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer, Senior Staff, Director of Communications, and Security. This team may select others to help facilitate fact-finding specific to the incident. Follow the action plan below to ensure each member is called immediately and the proper steps are taken to collect all information, notify essential people, and initiate all support personnel. Immediate Actions for CMT  The team physician, head athletic trainer, head coach, athletic director and/or a designee will immediately proceed to the medical facility (if applicable) to get all pertinent facts regarding the incident accurately. A catastrophic injury report form should be filled out (Appendix A).  The CMT will notify the injured student-athletes family with pertinent information, if not present. All contact information is available on medical release form in the medical kit.  Document all events, list all participants and witnesses, and obtain all medical records. Also, secure any or all available materials/equipment involved, including equipment of Student-Athletic and film, if available.

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Only members of CMT, or designated individuals, are to speak on the incident to family members, media, other staff members, student-athletes or coaches. No one else has clearance to speak about the event, including other Student-Athletes.

Who is contacted by who?  Director for Sports Medicine or Certified Athletic Trainer designee contacts:  Team physician, counseling center, insurance company and NCAA Catastrophic Injury Service Line and Insurance Carrier.  Team physician communicates with any local medical personnel, hospital and/or medical facilities regarding the medical facts of event  Senior administration staff contacts the University President, Legal Counsel, and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative  Director of Athletic Communications contacts university public relations  The media will be notified by a representative from university public relations when all facts are known and a statement has been made by the CMT.  Guidelines: Emergency Injury/Illness Event  Coaches should try to make themselves available to the sports medicine staff if help is needed.  Coaches, players and non-medical personnel should not try to touch, move or roll and injured player.  Players, parents, and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players  Once the sports medicine staff, team physicians and/or EMS staff begins to work on an injured player, they should be allowed to perform services without interruption or interference. Lightning Safety In the event, a situation arises where an outdoor evacuation of a venue is necessary: rain, thunder & lightning, etc. All spectators will exit the field swiftly, calmly, and they will seek shelter in their vehicles. If there is lightning, the decision to postpone play is the responsibility of the game administrator, athletic trainer and game officials. Whenever possible the ATC will have a sky scan lightning detector with them. In the event there is no sky scan on site the 30/30 rule will be in effect, count the seconds from the time the lightning is sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard By the time the monitor obtains a flash-to-bang of 30 seconds, all individuals should have left the site and reached a safe structure to location. Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear thunder to resume play. The coaches and athletic administrator, and facility coordinator must account for all athletes and support staff. It will be the responsibility of the facility coordinator and athletic administrator to make sure everyone knows where to seek shelter. (Announcements will be made).

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS AED Guidelines Please check all venue maps for locations of permanent AED’s. Again, remember practices or conditioning sessions not covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer. It is the responsibility of the coach to make sure an AED is readily accessible to them. For every home competition and practice covered by a Certified Athletic Trainer, there will be an AED on the sideline. 1. All personnel using the AED should be trained with the proper use and maintenance of the AED including:  Safety precautions to utilize so the AED user does not jeopardize the safety of the patient, other persons or him/herself.  Assessment of an unconscious person to determine if a cardiac arrest has occurred and if and AED needs to be utilized.  Recognizing a shock has been given to the patient and that the AED is no longer charged.  Assessing the post-shock status of the patient and determining if further use of the AED is required.  Operations of the emergency medical services system and interactions with the emergency response team.  The role of the user and coordination with the emergency response team with regards to CPR, defibrillation, basic life support and advanced life support.  The responsibility of the user to continue care until a qualified medical professional arrives at the scene. 2. Ensure immediate access to 911. 3. Ensure a primary survey to evaluate consciousness, pulse and breathing while identifying another responder to get the AED and call 911. Suspected Spinal Injury Policy Any athlete suspected of having a spinal cord injury should not be moved and should be managed as though a spinal cord injury has occurred. C-Spine in-line stabilization should be maintained.  ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation), level of consciousness and neurological status should be assessed. If the airway is impaired, maintain c-spine in-line stabilization while using a modified jaw thrust.  EMS should be activated.  The athlete should not be moved until immobilized, unless it is essential to maintain ABC’s. If the athlete must be moved, the athlete should be placed in a supine position while maintaining spinal immobilization.  While waiting for EMS to arrive, the first responder should maintain C-Spine immobilization. Helmet Face Mask Removal Policy for the Unconscious Athlete Any athlete who is unconscious and is suspected of having an injury to the spine should have a clear airway to assure proper medical care. The equipment needed includes: o Flat head screw driver o Phillips head screw driver o Battery operated screw driver o Charger MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS o Scissors o Bag valve mask o AED Procedure:  The Athletic Trainer on site will stabilize the head and C-Spine.  One coach will be designated to retrieve the emergency equipment for facemask removal.  One or two coaches will be designated to cut the chin straps and remove the face mask.  If one coach is available: they will use the scissors to cut the chin strap, then start to unscrew the three (3) screws necessary to remove the face mask o Top of helmet, above the forehead (1 screw) o Sides of helmet, by jaw (2 screws) If two coaches are available one will cut the chin strap while the other removes the top and side screw on their side, they will then pass the screw driver to the other coach to unscrew the last screw. o The facemask will come off as a single unit. o The athletic trainer or coach will then initiate CPR using a bag valve mask. o In the event that the face mask cannot be removed, the helmet will be removed. o The athletic trainer will stabilize the head and spine o A designated coach will remove the helmet *Screw Driver should be charged weekly and checked regularly to ensure it is working* Facemask and helmet removal should be rehearsed yearly and the policy should be gone through with anyone who will be present at home lacrosse practices or competitions to ensure adequate training. Heat Illness Protocol Exercise in extreme heat may lead to serious life-threatening conditions if precautions are not taken by the athlete, coach and athletic trainer. These conditions include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat Cramps Signs and symptoms: o Dehydration, thirst, sweating, painful muscle cramps and fatigue o Pain that can be pinpointed to a location o Cramps occur during or after intense workouts o Athletes core temperature is elevated Treatment: o Remove the athlete from exercise session, workout or practice and have them rest in the shade or air-conditioned room o Stretch, massage and knead the muscles that are cramping in a position where the muscle is fully extended o Provide athlete with fluids o Provide food high in salt content to replenish electrolyte content lost o If heat cramps persist, use ice massage on affected muscle MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Return to Play: Once the athlete is rested and their fluids are replenished, they can usually return to the current exercise session at the discretion of the team physician or athletic trainer. Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms: o Fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness o Pale skin, heavy sweating. Dehydration, sodium loss, irritability o Decreased muscle coordination, decreased blood pressure, core body temperature between 98-104°F (97-103°F orally) Treatment: o Move athlete to a cool/shaded area or air-conditioned room and remove excess clothing o Elevate legs to promote venous return o Cool athlete with fans, ice towels or ice bags o Provide fluids for rehydration o Athletes showing signs of heat exhaustion should respond quickly to treatment. If treatment does not work quickly, heat stroke should be considered. Return to Play: Returning to play on the same day is not advised an athlete should wait 24 hours before returning to play. Further medical clearance may be recommended to rule out other conditions. Heat Stroke Signs and Symptoms: o Core body temperature greater than 104°F immediately post collapse and central nervous system dysfunction o Irrational behavior, irritability, emotional instability o Altered consciousness, coma, disorientation or dizziness o Headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting o Diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of muscle function/balance o Collapse, staggering, feeling sluggish o SWEATING STOPS o Dehydration, dry mouth, thirst o Rapid pulse, low blood pressure, quick breathing Treatment HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY o Remove all excess clothing and equipment o Cool the athlete as quickly as possible within 30 minutes using a whole-body ice water immersion (35-38°F) o Administer Rectal Thermometer o If immersion is not possible, take athlete to cold shower or move to shaded, cool area and use rotating cold, wet towel to cover as much of the body as possible o Maintain airway, breathing and circulation o After cooling has been initiated, activate EMS o Monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and CNS status

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Return to Play o Athlete will need to obtain a medical clearance from physician stating they are asymptomatic and all lab tests are normal before returning to play o The length of recovery time is dictated by the severity of the incident o The athlete should avoid exercise for at least one week o The athlete should then begin a return to play protocol under the supervision of a health care professional such as the Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician The return to play protocol can include: o Easy-to-moderate exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days before starting strenuous exercise in a climate-controlled facility for several days. o Easy-to-moderate exercise in heat for several days followed by strenuous exercise in the heat for strenuous days. Hot Weather Policy The heat index is the “feels like” temperature. The chart below shows the health risks as temperature and relative humidity rise. Cold Injury Protocol Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms: o Signs and symptoms of hypothermia will vary depending on the athlete and the severity of hypothermia. o Oral or axillary body temperature below 95°F o Clumsiness, loss of finger dexterity, slurred speech o Confusion, memory loss o Loss of consciousness, hyperventilation, decreased vital signs] Treatment: o Determine if CPR and activation of EMS is necessary o Move athlete to warm environment with shelter from the wind o Remove any wet or damp clothing, then insulate with warm, dry clothing or blankets o When rewarming, apply heat to trunk, axilla, chest and groin o Provide fluids and food to maintain metabolism o Continually monitor vital signs o Avoid applying friction massage to tissues to decrease the likelihood of tissue injury if possible frostbite is present Return to Play Depending on the severity of the hypothermia, the athlete may be able to return to play during the same practice. Once the athlete is rested and their body temperature has returned to normal, they can usually return to play at the discretion of the athletic trainer or team physician. If the hypothermia is more severe, the athlete should sit out 24 hours. Following rest, the athlete will be put through a graduated return to play protocol.

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS Cold Weather Policy If the “feels like” temperature is 25°F or below, athletes and coaches can practice for 90 minutes straight. If the coach wants to practice beyond the 90-minute period, the athletes must return to a heated environment and rewarm for 20 minutes before returning to practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 15°F or below, practice will be limited to 60 minutes and the athletes must rewarm for 20 minutes at least once during practice. If the “feels like” temperature is 10°F of below, practice will be terminated and scheduled at a different day/time. 3. How many full-time and part-time staff comprise your institution's sports medicine team? Full time-2 Part-time (Budget allows to hire an additional staff member for certain situations including competition days as needed) We currently have to full-time Athletic Trainers on staff, with our Head Athletic Trainer also serving as our Athletics Healthcare Administrator

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