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2002 - 2003 STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2002 - 2003 STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION All of the information contained in this handbook is the responsibility of the student- athlete. If you should have any questions regarding any of the policies or procedures, please contact your head coach or refer to the directory of this handbook to direct your question to the appropriate administrator. TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS MESSAGE - VINCE NICASTRO (9-4110) 7 ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT 9 STAFF DIRECTORY 13 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 15 COACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF 16 WHO IS JAKE NEVIN? 19 2001 - 2002 YEAR IN REVIEW 21 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 22 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 22 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 23 A TRULY GREAT ACHIEVEMENT 24 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 25 CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 26 DO YOU KNOW WHAT CHEATING IS? 26 CODE OF CONDUCT 26 HAZING 28 PAWS - MARY ANNE DOWLING (9-4112) 31 AWARENESS 32 BUSINESS ETIQUETTE/BENEFITS EMPLOYMENT DINNER 32 DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION 32 FRESHMAN LIFE SKILLS 32 PAWPRINTS NEWSLETTER 32 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD 32 SENIOR BANQUET 32 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) 32 STUDENT-ATHLETE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON 33 STUDENT-ATHLETE LUNCHEONS 33 STUDENT-ATHLETE RESUME GUIDE 33 WELLNESS - EAT TO COMPETE 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS - NANCY WHITE (9-7719) 35 CLASS ATTENDANCE AND VARSITY EXCUSE FORMS 36 ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER 36 COMPUTER LAB 37 FRESHMAN MENTORING PROGRAM 38 PROCEDURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION ON THE WEB 38 SUMMER SCHOOL 39 TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 39 CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 39 COMPLIANCE - TONI PURNELL (9-5305) 41 AGENTS 42 AMATEURISM 43 AWARDS AND BENFITS 44 EMPLOYMENT 46 FINANCIAL AID 46 PLAYING AND PRACTICE SESSION 49 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND 52 SUMMER LEAGUE COMPETITION 53 TANSFERRING 53 MEDIA RELATIONS - DEAN KENEFICK (9-6514) 55 YOUR RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE MEDIA 56 MEDICAL INFORMATION - ROBB WILLIAMS (9-5669) 57 DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM 58 INSURANCE COVERAGE AND PROCEDURES 58 SPORTS MEDICINE 59 MEDICAL CARE 59 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 59 TREATMENT OF ILLNESS AND INJURY 60 PREGNANCY 60 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROBLEM PROCEDURES AND UNIVERSITY RESOURCES 61 ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT 62 OTHER UNIVERSITY RESOURCES 63 CAMPUS MINISTRY 63 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE 64 CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION 64 OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS 64 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 65 UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER 65 GENERAL INFORMATION 67 EQUIPMENT ROOM AND LAUNDRY PROCEDURES 68 DINING SERVICES 69 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS VILLANOVA'S 16 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, VINCE NICASTRO Dear Student-Athlete: Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to the Villanova Wildcat family. As a student-athlete at Villanova University, you will be experiencing some of the most exciting and productive times of your life. All of us who represent the University are committed to making your overall experience a rewarding one. As you know, success in competition and in the classroom has been the trademark of Villanova student- athletes. This tradition of excellence has spanned many years, and we are thoroughly committed to providing you with the opportunity to carry it forward. We encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities and experiences that will be made available to you. In our ongoing efforts to help you become the best you can become through your Villanova experience, we are introducing the inaugural Freshman Life Skills Program. All incoming freshmen athletes will attend a once a week class dealing with different aspects of life experiences that will help define life choices. Subjects to be covered range from proper nutrition, to personal safety, to the beginning steps to building a dynamic resume. Aside from your personal development, we want you to take great pride in representing Villanova. This means adopting an understanding of the academic and athletic tradition and demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility to uphold it. We ask that you represent Villanova University with class, dignity, and pride at all times - not just when you are wearing blue and white. With this in mind, we have developed this handbook as a resource for you to use throughout your collegiate career. It will provide you with a wealth of information about the University and the Athletics Department. The handbook is designed not only to help you understand what is expected of our student-athletes, but also to explain what you should expect from the Athletics Department. Information regarding the operation of the Athletics Department and who to contact with particular questions or concerns is provided for your convenience. Remember that our staff is here to assist you in your drive toward success on and off the playing area. Please take advantage of the people and resources available to you. Sincerely, Vince Nicastro Director of Athletics 8 ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT WOMEN'S SOCCER AT THE 2001 NCAA TOURNAMENT ATHELTICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT PHILOSOPHY Villanova University enjoys a long and visible history in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic success has been achieved without compromising academic standards or goals. The academic and personal development of every student-athlete remains the primary concern of the University and of the Department of Athletics. Educational experiences in the classroom are complemented by those in athletics who promote discipline, teamwork, leadership, and good sportsmanship. "Ultimately all these programs and support are seen as a means of developing the total person: intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and physically" – this is the mission statement of Villanova University. The concept that athletics is an integral part of the educational system is the foundation of intercollegiate athletics. It dictates the organization and procedures in which a Department of Athletics works and determines the athletic tradition which it will perpetuate over the years. Included in the NCAA Manual is the following statement: "The competitive athletic programs of the colleges are designed to be a vital part of the educational system. A basic purpose of this association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the student-athletes as an integral part of the student body, and, by so doing, retain a clear line of demarcation between college athletics and professional sports." The University upholds the rules and regulations established by the NCAA and the conferences in which we hold full or associate memberships. In addition to these regulations, the student-athlete must abide by more rigorous standards imposed by Villanova University. The University is also committed to the concept of institutional control, requiring appropriate participation in the development and review of athletic policies by the University President, the University Senate, and the Athletic Advisory Committee of the Board of Trustees, additionally, athletic booster organizations, alumni, and other groups and individuals who represent the University for the governance of its intercollegiate athletics program. OBJECTIVES The success of the athletics program is measured by its relationship with the mission of the University, defined in the University's mission statement. Integrating the goals of the University with the mandates established by the conferences in which we hold full or associate memberships, the Department of Athletics recognizes a dual commitment to serve both the student-athletes and the University. Based upon the above philosophy, the Department is guided by the following objectives: 1. To provide the maximum opportunity for the University community to participate in varsity, intramural, club, and recreational sports programs. Sports programs offer the opportunity for personal, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, cultural, social, and physical development. 2. To offer a well-run athletics program that fosters pride in the University among faculty, students, and the citizens of the area and engenders community support for the institution at the legislative, state, and local levels. 3. To have the University represented by men and women student-athletes whose conduct reflects credit upon the institution and who are bona fide students, making normal progress in degree programs with appropriate academic counseling, advisement, and support. 10 4. To provide equal opportunities for both men and women by developing and sustaining programs that help student-athletes achieve their maximum potential, both athletically and academically. 5. To have the Department of Athletics as a leader among ethical, nondiscriminatory and well-managed departments by avoiding the appearance, as well as the fact, of impropriety and by producing teams and programs characterized overall by excellence. 6. To field disciplined and competitive student-athletes and teams who are supported by skilled people dedicated to the observation of the spirit as well as the letter of all the applicable rules. 7. To schedule appropriate competition for the University's student-athletes and athletic teams. 8. To provide trainer and medical support for all intercollegiate student-athletes to enhance the physical fitness and skill of the student-athletes, as well as to promote the recovery of those who are ill or injured. 9. To provide financial aid to a student-athlete who is offered and accepts an athletically related scholarship, as long as the student-athlete is a team member and continues to make normal progress toward graduation, as defined by existing standards. 10. To produce the revenue necessary to support, at least in part, intercollegiate teams and student-athletes in those sports that are not financially self-supporting. 11. To provide a means by which institutional alumni and the public at large identify with the University for mutually beneficial purposes. 12. To update and maintain intercollegiate athletics befitting a university and to accommodate the athletic and recreational needs of a diverse student and faculty community. 13. To strive for improvement in the system of intercollegiate athletics by cooperation with other institutions to reduce pressures tending toward improprieties. COMMITMENTS Villanova University is committed to a policy of providing equal opportunity for all. In all matters regarding admissions, registration, and all official relationships with students, including evaluation of academic performance, the University insists on a policy of nondiscrimination. Villanova University is also an equal opportunity employer; institutional policy states that there shall not be any discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or on the basis of being a handicapped but otherwise qualified individual. In addition, Villanova takes affirmative action in the recruitment of students and employees. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity policies may be referred to the University Affirmative Action Officer. The Board of Trustees of Villanova University, the President of the University, and the Director of Athletics are fully committed to compliance with letter and spirit of the regulations mandating equal opportunity for men and women in intercollegiate athletics. 11 STAFF DIRECTORY SENIOR SEAN TEESDALE Vince Nicastro Dave White Bob Stietz Director of Athletics Senior Associate Athletic Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Facilities Director - External Operations Mary Anne Dowling John Robinson Associate Athletic Associate Athletic Director Director/Student Services Lynn Tighe Dean Kenefick Nancy White Associate Athletic Director Assistant Athletic Director of Academic SWA Director/Communications Support 14 STAFF DIRECTORY Administrative Staff Name Title Ext. Email Office of the Athletic Director Vince Nicastro Director of Athletics 4110 firstname.lastname@example.com Susan Guarino Coordinator/Office Servies 4110 firstname.lastname@example.com Claire Bula Intern 4110 email@example.com Block V Club Whitey Rigsby Director 5506 email@example.com Ryan McDonough Assistant Director 4114 firstname.lastname@example.com Steve Pinone Coordinator of Events/ 5505 email@example.com Assistant to the AD Facilities Dave White Sr. Associate AD/Operations 6469 firstname.lastname@example.com Mick Keelan Director Facilities/Operations 5206 firstname.lastname@example.com Jim Belzer Assistance Director of Facilities 5608 email@example.com Don DiCarlo Events & Facilities Coordinator 7736 firstname.lastname@example.com Kellie Cookus Intramurals Coordinator 6560 firstname.lastname@example.com Bette Plunkett Secretary 6469 email@example.com Student Services Mary Anne Dowling Associate AD/Student Services 4112 firstname.lastname@example.com Lauren Brown Intern 5705 firstname.lastname@example.com External Operations Robert Steitz Sr. Associate AD/External Operations 7620 firstname.lastname@example.com Patrick McGowan Coordinator/Promotions & Events 7683 email@example.com Robert Weiseman Asst. Coordinator/ 6594 firstname.lastname@example.com Promotions & Events Villanova Sports Properties Chris Heck General Manager 6613 firstname.lastname@example.com Tim Curran Associate General Manager 6614 email@example.com Jim Murray Corporate Account Executive 6615 firstname.lastname@example.com Danielle Wiley Corporate Account Executive 7239 firstname.lastname@example.com Media Relations Dean Kenefick Assistant AD/Communications 6514 firstname.lastname@example.com Mike Sheridan Director of Media Relations 4145 email@example.com Jonathan Gust Assistant Director of Media Relations 4122 firstname.lastname@example.com Megan O'Leary Intern 6460 email@example.com Leslie McNamee Secretary 4120 firstname.lastname@example.com Senior Women's Administrator Lynn Tighe Associate AD/SWA 4121 email@example.com Donna Mulhern Director, Administrative Services 5907 email@example.com Compliance John Robinson Associate AD 6485 firstname.lastname@example.com Toni Purnell Compliance Coordinator 5305 email@example.com Kerri Cebula Assistant Compliance Coordinator 4506 email@example.com 15 STAFF DIRECTORY Business Office Brian Murray Athletics Business Manager 5043 firstname.lastname@example.com Rosemary Mazzotta Athletics Business Assistant 4115 firstname.lastname@example.com Jen Brotschul Travel Coordinator 4092 email@example.com Ticket Office Mark Fink Ticket Manager 4097 firstname.lastname@example.com Staci Handley Intern 4101 firstname.lastname@example.com Gerry Lajoie Intern 4101 firstname.lastname@example.com Sports Medicine Robb Williams Manager 4125 firstname.lastname@example.com Jeff Pierce Associate Trainer 4557 firstname.lastname@example.com Doug Padron Associate Trainer 5384 email@example.com Kelli McIntyre Assistant Trainer 4594 firstname.lastname@example.com Equipment Mike Maerten Equipment Manager 6736 email@example.com Tom Dunphy Assistant Equipment Manager 4124 email@example.com Academic Support Dan Regan Faculty Representative 4718 firstname.lastname@example.com Nancy White Assoc. Director of Academic Support 7719 email@example.com Roxi Nurse Asst. Director of Academic Support 7630 firstname.lastname@example.com Jaysen Spenser Intern 5205 email@example.com Athletics Reception Desk 4090 Coaches & Support Staff Cindy May Coaches Secretary 4130 firstname.lastname@example.com Baseball Joe Godri Head Coach 4529 email@example.com Doc Kennedy Assistant 4529 email@example.com Rick Clagett Assistant 5520 firstname.lastname@example.com Men's Basketball Jay Wright Head Coach 4287 email@example.com Joe Jones Assistant 4287 firstname.lastname@example.com Fred Hill Assistant 4287 email@example.com Brett Gunning Assistant 4287 firstname.lastname@example.com Bill Lange Coordinator of Basketball Operations 4287 firstname.lastname@example.com Mary Anne Gabuzda Coaches Secretary 4287 email@example.com Women's Basketball Harry Perretta Head Coach 4113 firstname.lastname@example.com Joe Mullaney, Jr. Associate Head Coach 4187 email@example.com Shanette Lee Assistant 7681 firstname.lastname@example.com Mary Beth Snell Assistant 6645 firstname.lastname@example.com Ilene Lee Secretary 7205 email@example.com 16 STAFF DIRECTORY Cheerleading Phillip O'Neil Coordinator 8-2058 firstname.lastname@example.com Cross Country and Track & Field Marcus O'Sullivan Head Coach 4147 firstname.lastname@example.com Gina Procaccio Head Women's Track & Field Coach 6196 email@example.com Antony Williams Assistant 4148 firstname.lastname@example.com George Reynolds Assistant 4148 firstname.lastname@example.com Scott Tantino Assistant 5686 Carmen Hussar Assistant 4149 Ilene Lee Secretary 7205 email@example.com Women's Crew Jack St. Clair Head Coach 4568 email@example.com Brian Burke Assistant 4568 firstname.lastname@example.com Matt Kelly Assistant 4568 firstname.lastname@example.com Field Hockey Joanie Milhous Head Coach 4132 firstname.lastname@example.com Jenn Oschell Assistant 4132 email@example.com Andrea Grasso Assistant 4132 firstname.lastname@example.com Football Andy Talley Head Coach 4105 email@example.com Mark Ferrante Asst. Head Coach/ 4109 email@example.com Offensive Line Coach Joe Trainer Defensive Coordinator/ 4119 email@example.com Linebackers Coach Sam Venuto Offensive Coordinator/ 6793 firstname.lastname@example.com Quarterbacks Coach Lou Ferry Defensive Line 4127 firstname.lastname@example.com Clint Wiley Defensive Line/ 6794 email@example.com Defensive Ends Coach Drew Maginnis Wide Receivers Coach 4107 firstname.lastname@example.com Apollo Wright Running Backs Coach 4106 firstname.lastname@example.com Mark Reardon Defensive Backs Coach 4117 firstname.lastname@example.com Billy Crocker Assistant Coach 4108 Phil Galliano Assistant Coach 4118 email@example.com Joan McGuckin Coordinator/Football Operations 7787 firstname.lastname@example.com Debra Taylor Secretary 4105 firstname.lastname@example.com Golf Jake Moran Head Coach 5402 firstname.lastname@example.com Joe Moran Head Coach 4093 email@example.com Men's Lacrosse Randy Marks Head Coach 4146 firstname.lastname@example.com Mike Corrado Assistant 4146 email@example.com David Marks Assistant 4146 firstname.lastname@example.com Women's Lacrosse Shannon O'Neil Head Coach 6453 firstname.lastname@example.com Katie Craig Assistant 5342 email@example.com 17 Staff Directory Men's Soccer Larry Sullivan Head Coach 7266 firstname.lastname@example.com Bryan Sullivan Assistant 7266 firstname.lastname@example.com Women's Soccer Ann Clifton Head Coach 4135 firstname.lastname@example.com Paul Royal Assistant 4667 firstname.lastname@example.com Softball Maria DiBernardi Head Coach 4138 firstname.lastname@example.com Linda Goss Associate 4138 firstname.lastname@example.com Strength and Conditioning Jeff Watson Director 7840 email@example.com Shawn Cooley Assistant 7841 firstname.lastname@example.com Swimming and Diving Rick Simpson Head Coach 4136 firstname.lastname@example.com Dina Dormer Assistant 6437 firstname.lastname@example.com Stephen Warrington Assistant 7242 firstname.lastname@example.com Gary Edler Diving Coach 4417 firstname.lastname@example.com Tennis Bob Batman Men's Head Coach 7619 firstname.lastname@example.com Steve Reiniger Women's Head Coach 4184 email@example.com Volleyball Allison Keeley Head Coach 4137 firstname.lastname@example.com Stewart Arevalo Assistant 4137 email@example.com Women's Water Polo Allyson Gillespie Head Coach 4234 firstname.lastname@example.com 18 WHO IS JAKE NEVIN? WHO IS JAKE NEVIN? "John F. Kennedy, whose death occurred 22 years ago today, once said, 'A nation reveals itself not only in the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.' The same is true of a university – this university. We reveal ourselves in the people we choose to honor; determining what achievements, positions, or sacrifices to single out for distinction. And so, sometimes we honor people not only for what they have brought in themselves but also for what they have brought out in others." -Rev. John M. Driscoll, O.S.A., President of Villanova University at the dedication of the Villanova Field House in honor of Jake Nevin The simple answer to this question is that John "Jake" Nevin was Villanova's athletic trainer from 1929 - 1985. However, as every Wildcat knows, he meant much more to not only the people in the Athletic Department, but the entire Villanova community. Everyone who knew him had stories about Jake, and often how they had fallen victim to one of his many practical jokes. More importantly, he was both a friend and confidant to several generations of Villanova players and coaches, including the1984 -1985 Men's Basketball team, who dedicated their Championship season to him. Villanova's legendary trainer has been honored many times by the University and the Philadelphia Big 5. On November 22, 1985, the Villanova Field House was renamed the John "Jake" Nevin Field House to honor the man who had devoted so much of himself to the University. Jake Nevin died due to complications from Lou Gehrig's Disease, in his sleep at the Bryn Mawr home he had spent his entire life in on December 9, 1985. JAKE NEVIN AT A GLANCE • Born February 9, 1910; Bryn Mawr, PA • Villanova Trainer 1929 – 1985 • Inducted into Villanova Hall of Fame February 26, 1974 • Inducted into Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame December 22, 1984 • Jersey #1 was retired in his name on February 27, 1985 • The Villanova Field House renamed in his honor on November 22, 1985 20 2001 - 2002 YEAR IN REVIEW THE CLASS OF 2002 AS FRESHMAN 2001-2002 HIGHLIGHTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • Villanova student-athletes earned an overall GPA of 2.94 in 2001-2002. • 114 student-athletes achieved a 3.5 GPA or better in 2001-2002 • Women's Soccer was awarded the NSCAA College Team academic Award for a fourth consecutive season. • Field Hockey's Brooke Bergmann and Men's Basketball's B.J. Johnson were winners of Sr. Mary Cribben award. • The 2002 winners of the Senior Scholar-Athlete were Sara Carlson of Softball and Mark Blattner of Men's Track and Field.. • For a second straight year, Sara Carlson was named a first team Academic All-American. • Sarah DePeters was named the Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Scholar-Athelte of the Year. • Dyane Noonan of Women's Soccer garnered second team Academic All-American honors. • Women's Soccer's Janel Schillig and Baseball's Bob Grzenda were named Big East/Aeropostale Scholar-Athletes. ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS • Adrian Blincoe won the 3,000 meter event at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. • The men's distance medley relay team captured the 2002 NCAA Indoor Track and Field title. • Football's Brian Westbrook earned the Walter Payton Award awarded to the best offensive player in Division I-AA . • Brooke Bergmann and Krissy Malchitsky of Field Hockey garnered first team STX/NFHCA DivisionI Regional All-American Honors. • Field Hockey's Meghan Helwig was named the 2001 Big East Conference Goaltender of the Year. • Theresa Hornick was named the 2002 Big East Conference Softball Pitcher of the Year. • In just her second season as Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, Shannon O'Neil was honored Patriot League Coach of the Year. The Women's Soccer Team Winners of the 2002 Nnenna Lynch Award for the highest team GPA 22 COMMUNITY OUTREACH Villanova student-athletes have long been recognized for their participation in the community and 2001 – 2002 proved to be no different. Participation in projects at the Cobbs Creek Parkway Watershed, Audubon Elementary School and with Catholic Social Services were just some of the tasks the Wildcats tackled throughout the year. Other highlights included: • Acting as Pen Pals to over 100 disadvantaged elementary school students • Participation in National Girls and Women in Sports Day • Hosting a campus visit for boys from St. Gabriel's, a school for adjudicated youth • Conducting clinics at the Don Guanella School for children with developmental disabilities • Taking part in the "Invasive Plant Workshop" at Clem Macrone Park in Garrett Hill in conjunction with Radnor Township's Parks and Recreation Department and Evironmental Advisory Committee • Visiting Dunwoody Village, a retirement community, on Halloween in full costume 23 A TRULY GREAT ACHIEVEMENT KATIE SOSNOWSKI On April 27, 1997, Villanova swimmer Katie Sosnowski was involved in a motor vehicle accident from which she was not supposed to survive. However, her strength and determination allowed her to return to the pool in Villanova's final meet of the year, February 1, 2002 at the Villanova Swim Center. Sosnowski, a competitor in the 1997 NCAA Championships, sustained injuries in her accident that ranged from a skull fracture to optic nerve damage. After extensive rehabilitation and training, she was ready to compete on February 1st against St. John's. Sosnowski swam in three events, including a third place finish in the 200 medley relay. No review of the 2001 – 2002 academic year at Villanova is complete without congratulating Katie Sosnowski and celebrating her perseverance and determination. 24 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SENIOR JULIE BATTISTA RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity is vital to any university community for many reasons. Student-athletes receive credit for doing assignments because they are supposed to learn from those assignments, and the vast majority do so honestly. Anyone who hands in work that is not his or her own, or who cheats on a test, or plagiarizes a paper, is not learning, is not receiving credit honestly and is, in effect, stealing from other students. As a consequence, it is crucial that students do their own work. Student-athletes who use someone else's work or ideas without saying so, or who otherwise perform dishonestly in a course, are plagiarizing or cheating. In effect they are lying. Such dishonesty, moreover, threatens the integrity not only of the individual student, but also of the university community as a whole. Academic dishonesty takes place wherever anyone undermines the academic integrity of the institution or attempts to gain an unfair advantage over others. Academic integrity is not simply a matter of conforming to certain rules, it must be understood in terms of broader academic purposes of a Villanova education. DO YOU KNOW WHAT CHEATING IS? • cheating on a test • assisting in cheating • fabrication of information, data, or citations in an assignment • plagiarism • multiple submissions of work • forging signatures • misrepresenting the reason for a make-up exam or special assignment • taking credit for a team project when the student has contributed little or nothing to the work • stealing or damaging the library books • unlawfully copying computer software Penalties for cheating can include: • 1st offense – 'F' in the course • 2nd offense – automatic dismissal from the University CODE OF CONDUCT Villanova University has established a tradition of ethical conduct at all levels of University life. In accordance with this tradition, all student-athletes involved in the intercollegiate athletics programs are expected to represent the University in an honorable manner at all times. The Department of Athletics makes every effort to offer a program that assists each student-athlete in securing a degree and fulfilling the objectives of the University. Participation as a member of an athletics team carries academic and athletic responsibilities for the student-athlete as follows: 26 ACADEMICS 1. Student-athletes will always be on time for class and an unexcused absence is unacceptable. 2. Mandatory authorized Varsity excuse forms will be presented to faculty at least one class period before a legal varsity absence from class. In addition, athletes must notify faculty at least one month in advance before missing major exams (i.e., mid-terms). 3. Student-athletes assume all responsibility for class conduct and thorough understanding of course syllabi requirements. 4. Scheduled meetings by student-athletes with faculty are always kept and the student-athlete will be on time. No excuse is acceptable. ATHLETICS 1. Abide by all team, Departmental, University, ECAC, Big East Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Patriot League, Big 5 and NCAA rules. 2. Maintain oneself in top physical condition, within accepted health standards. 3. Attend all organized practices unless officially excused. 4. Take proper care of equipment and return it in good condition. 5. Treat officials and opponents with respect, and avoid undue confrontations. Student-athletes are encouraged to obtain clarification of any Departmental, University, Conference or NCAA rules and regulations which he/she does not understand from a member of the coaching staff, the Director of Compliance or the Director of Athletics. SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Sportsmanlike conduct means more than the absence of negative actions in public. Each individual coach is responsible for providing appropriate conduct instructions to student-athlete's regarding positive techniques for handling the following playing-field situations: 1. Communicate with officials and opponents on routine matters during athletic events. 2. Maintain control during emotionally charged situations, including assisting a teammate or colleague who appears to be losing control. 3. React in a positive manner to an aggressive action by an individual or a group. 27 Coaches should define actions which constitute inappropriate conduct and suggest ways to avoid such behavior. Unacceptable behavior on the playing field includes, but is not limited to, the following: • physical abuse (i.e., throwing of objects) of officials, coaches, opponents or spectator • unauthorized seizure of equipment from officials or the news media • inciting players or spectators to negative actions or to any behavior which insults or defiles an opponent's traditions • use of obscene or otherwise inappropriate language or gestures • making public statements which are negative, controversial or outside the Department's media policy HAZING Hazing means any intentional, knowing or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or included students at an educational institution. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to: A. Any type of physical brutality such a whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body or similar activity. B. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. C. Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug or other substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. D. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student to extreme mental stress, shame, humiliation or that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organization or the institution rather than submit to acts described in this subsection. E. Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task that invokes violation of the Penal Code. 28 PERSONAL HAZING OFFENSE One commits a hazing offense if he/she: 1. engages in hazing. 2. solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing. 3. intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur. 4. has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student in an educational institution. 5. has firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred, and knowingly fails to report it in writing to the Dean of Students or other appropriate official of the institution. ORGANIZATION HAZING OFFENSE An organization commits a hazing offense if it condones or encourages hazing or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization commits or assists in hazing. 29 PAWS SCOTT REIDENBACH '93 CONDUCTS A LEGAL SEMINAR FOR CURRENT STUDENT-ATHLETES PAWS: PROVIDING ATHLETES WITH SUPPORT What is PAWS? At the core of every Athletics Department is the student-athlete. It is the responsibility of the University to provide the best academic, athletic and social experience possible for the student-athlete. PAWS (Providing Athletes With Support) has been established to achieve that goal. PAWS is a program completely devoted to the student-athlete and the development of life skills. COMPONENTS OF PAWS AWARENESS This program aims at promoting discussion of relationships, gender differences and potential problems within the scope of a relationship. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE/EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS DINNER A four-course "business" dinner is served. A consultant in business etiquette instructs the senior in proper business dining etiquette. During dessert, a workshop focusing on helping students identify employment benefit information including medical, pension funds, tax shelters, investment information and life and automobile insurance is given. DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION PAWS includes a program designed to educate student-athletes on social drinking and the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. FRESHMAN LIFE SKILLS All incoming freshmen athletes attend a once a week class dealing with different aspects of life experiences that will help define life choices. Subjects covered range from proper nutrition, to personal safety, to the beginning steps to building a dynamic resume. PAWPRINTS NEWSLETTER This is an in-house newsletter written by and for student-athletes. PAWPRINTS is published every other month and contains information regarding team accomplishments, academic information, schedule needs and many other items of interest. SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD This particular award is presented at the Senior Banquet to one male athlete and one female athlete who best demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics throughout their Villanova career. SENIOR BANQUET This banquet is held during Senior Week of spring semester. The intention is to honor the contributions of all senior athletes, cheerleaders, managers and support personnel. Each senior is presented a watch as a memento of their athletic contributions to Villanova. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was formed in the fall of 1993 for the purpose of recognizing the student-athlete in the fields of academics and athletics. Also, it aims to implement programs that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete. Most importantly, SAAC gives the student-athlete a voice in the administration of the Athletics Department. 32 The members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be elected by their teammates. Each team will have two representatives, larger teams will have more representatives directly proportional to the number of players on the team. One of the jobs of the representative is to communicate the interest of their players to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The committee will also have an Executive Board consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and a Committee Chairperson. The SAAC meets once a month to discuss issues pertinent to the student-athlete. The members of the committee are the liaisons between their team members and the administration. This committee is very important to the welfare and experience of the student-athlete. STUDENT-ATHLETE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON This luncheon is held in conjunction with National Student-Athlete Day. The luncheon primarily recognizes student-athletes and their contributions to the University. STUDENT-ATHLETE RESUME GUIDE The annual Student-Athlete Resume Guide is sent out to approximately 500 potential employers. The guide features resumes of graduating student-athletes, and provides valuable information to employers looking for bright new hires. This gives our athletes the extra exposure and connections needed in a highly competitive job market. STUDENT LUNCHEONS Periodically throughout the academic year, various Athletics Administrators have lunch with student-athletes. This is an ideal opportunity to establish good communication between athletes and administrators. WELLNESS - EAT TO COMPETE With the intent to educate all athletes about good eating habits, this program has been developed to teach proper nutritional standards for athletes in training and competition. 33 ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR ATHLETES THE JAMES "JUMBO" ELLIOTT STATUE IN VILLANOVA STADIUM ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS LOCATION: 1st Floor - Jake Nevin Field House HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm GOAL: The mission of the Office of Academic Support for Athletics is to provide supplemental academic support for all Varsity student-athletes at Villanova University in a manner that addresses their unique academic needs. CLASS ATTENDANCE AND VARSITY EXCUSE FORMS There is a direct correlation between classroom attendance and academic success. Accordingly, class attendance is mandatory for all student-athletes. If a student-athlete must miss class(es) due to participation in any Varsity contest, the athlete is required to complete a Varsity Excuse Form. Approved Varsity Excuse Forms may be obtained from the Academic Support Office in Jake Nevin Field House. Approved forms must be submitted to the instructor one class period before the missed class. Student-Athletes are responsible for completing any homework, projects, term papers or tests missed during the absences. Unnecessary excessive absences will be subject to established disciplinary measures. THIS DISCIPLINE MAY INCLUDE PRACTICE AND/OR GAMES AND/OR TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BY THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT. ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC) LOCATION: Stadium Pressbox HOURS: Monday-Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ENTRANCE/EXIT: Main door for pressbox facing Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) STAFFING: Co-Director – responsible for decision-making, including opening/closing, all relevant paper work, and monitoring of students, tutors, and mentors. Reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Support. Intern – responsible for aiding director in all of his/her duties, as well as also playing an integral part in the decision-making. Tutors – responsible for aiding students in their studying. Mentors – responsible for helping students make a smooth transition into college academia and athletics and to advise students on decisions concerning both academics and athletics. 36 GOAL: Provide an efficient and comfortable learning environment to serve as an extension of the Academic Support Office which insures academic success for all student-athletes. FLOOR PLAN: 1st floor - entrance and exit 2nd floor - team study hall (may also be used for individual study hall) 3rd floor - individual study hall, computer lab, sign-in 4th floor - individual rooms for tutoring, mentoring, and small study groups ACADEMIC RESOURCES: Tutors & Mentors Computers and printer Rooms for quiet study hall Dry erase boards for tutors, mentors, and coaches SIGNAGE: Mandatory sign-in for laptop usage Individual study hall sign-in sheet Tutor sign-up sheet for students Tutor/student sign-in sheet for tutors not available nightly ACADEMIC SUPPORT COMPUTER LAB A computer facility, located in the Academic Support Office in the Jake Nevin Field House, is available for all student-athletes. Our computer room is equipped with 5 Hewlett Packard Vectra XA5 computers and a Hewlett Packard Laser Jet printer. These computers provide access to the Campus Network. Stop by and use the facility - it is for you! The computer room hours are: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: During exam periods these hours will be extended TRAVEL LAPTOP COMPUTER PROGRAM Travel laptop computers will be available for the use of student-athletes. The following rules must be observed for the continued use of these computers: 1. Reserving a laptop: Student-athletes must reserve a laptop in person by filling out a reservation form. A computer may be reserved, at most, two days in advance. For example, if a student-athlete would like to use a computer for a weekend road trip, the computer may be reserved the Wednesday before the weekend. 2. Pick-up : A computer may be picked up after 12:00 p.m. on the reserved date. At that time the reservation sheet should be completed with the following information: the student-athlete is required to leave a form of I.D. in the Office of Academic Support while the computer is on loan. Acceptable forms of I.D. include: drivers license, Villanova student I.D. or a major credit card. The student-athlete must also learn how to properly use the laptop before borrowing it from the Office of Academic Support (OAS). 37 3. Return section: The laptop must be returned by noon the following day on overnight usage. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Other student-athletes may be waiting to take a computer out. Late returns will result in restrictions on future use. Upon returning a laptop, a student-athlete must sign the computer back in, computers are not to just be dropped off. 4. Student-athletes will be liable for the loss/theft of a computer signed out to them. 5. Computers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to traveling teams. If a student is not traveling on a particular weekend and would still like to borrow a laptop, he/she may sign out a computer after 3:00 p.m. that Friday if there are any remaining at that time. FRESHMAN MENTORING PROGRAM Freshmen student-athletes will be assigned a graduate mentor who will assist them through an individualized academic mentoring program for the year. With the guidance of the graduate mentor, the freshmen will complete weekly academic mentoring forms in their notebooks. The notebooks will include a student handbook, a course syllabus for each course taken, and daily and monthly planners. The monthly planner will include course schedules, practice times, Varsity game/meet schedules and mandatory life skills sessions for fall 2001. The monthly planner will encourage freshmen to complete Varsity Excuse Forms for away events a month ahead for presentation to the faculty. This individualized program of mentoring will help to make the freshman experience, both academically and personally, a success. Weekly hours for all freshmen will be sent to coaches at the beginning of each academic week. All freshmen will be responsible for their weekly check-in time and prompt attendance. PROCEDURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION ON THE WEB 1. ADVISEMENT The name of your academic advisor can be viewed by accessing 'NOVASIS' with your PIN and then entering the 'Student Records Information Menu.' Your academic advisor will issue a 'Registration Access Code' that will allow you to register on the Web at or after your time appointment. Your time appointment is listed in the Master Schedule and also on 'NOVASIS.' 2. CHECK THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR OPEN SECTIONS Before your time appointment for registration, you should check the Web for open sections of the courses that you would like to register. The Master Schedule can be viewed at www.villanova.edu/webview/schedule.html. 3. REGISTRATION After consulting with your academic advisor and checking the availability of open sections, you are ready to register for the upcoming semester. At or after your time appointment you will: * access the Registrar's home page: www.registrar.villanova.edu * follow steps for on-line registration (also listed in the Master Schedule). 38 4. ASSISTANCE WITH PROCEDURES Obtained in the Office of Academic Support. SUMMER SCHOOL The NCAA specifies that an enrolled student-athlete may receive athletically related financial assistance to attend an institution's summer school only in the same proportion to the amount of athletically related aid received during the prior academic year. If the student-athlete did not receive athletically related aid during the prior academic year, he/she will not be provided athletically related aid during the ensuing summer term. Student-athletes who are eligible for summer school financial support must complete an authorization form obtained in the Office of Academic Support. This completed form must be approved by the (1) Academic Support Office, (2) Compliance Office, (3) Director of Athletics for your sport, and (4) Business Office. TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Office of Academic Support provides tutorial support for student-athletes in every discipline of the University, and is responsible for compensating the tutors; hence all student-athletes have tutorial assistance available to them free of charge. Tutorial assistance in math for the arts, business calculus and paper writing will be held every week in the Academic Resource Center. CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BE ADVISED THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ANY STUDENT-ATHLETE PERMITTED TO DROP OR WX (OFFICIAL WITHDRAW) A COURSE OR CREDITS THAT WOULD PLACE HIM/HER BELOW THE TWELVE (12) CREDIT MINIMUM WITHOUT PREVIOUS APPROVAL FROM THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR. SUCH ACTION WITHOUT APPROVAL RENDERS THE STUDENT-ATHLETE IMMEDIATELY INELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE OR COMPETE FOR ANY INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM. 1. FULL-TIME STATUS A student-athlete must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Villanova has a computer program in place to flag any student-athlete who might personally withdraw from a course without consulting his/her academic advisor. 2. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS In order to maintain eligibility, a student-athlete must have successfully completed 24 credit hours of course work toward a degree from one playing season to the next and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Only six credits earned in summer school may be applied toward the required 24 credit hours. In other words, the student-athlete must have passed 18 of the 24 credits before the summer school session. 3. GRADE POINT AVERAGE A student-athlete must maintain a grade point average of 2.0. EXCEPTION: A student-athlete is eligible to compete and practice with a 1.70 GPA during the second semester of his/her freshman year only. 39 4. DESIGNATION OF DEGREE PROGRAM A student-athlete must designate a program of studies leading toward a specific baccalaureate degree by the beginning of the third year (fifth semester) of enrollment. 5. PERCENTAGE OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS A student-athlete entering his/her third year of enrollment shall have completed 25 percent of the course requirements toward his/her degree; entering the fourth year, 50 percent; and entering the fifth year of enrollment shall have completed 75 percent of courses required toward his/her degree. 40 COMPLIANCE SENIOR BRETT GORDON COMPLIANCE AGENTS It is essential that student-athletes know the NCAA rules related to professional sports. A violation of the rules concerning agents could have severe negative consequences for the University and the student-athlete. In order to remain eligible for intercollegiate competition, NCAA rules stipulate that a student-athlete may not: 1. agree, either orally or in writing, to be represented by an agent or organization in the marketing of his/her athletic ability or reputation until after completion of his/her collegiate eligibility. In addition, representation by an agent may not be arranged until after the last intercollegiate contest, including post-season games. 2. negotiate or sign a playing contract in any sport in which the student-athlete intends to compete. 3. ask to be placed on a professional league's draft list. EXCEPTION: according to NCAA bylaw 220.127.116.11.1 there is an exception for the Professional Basketball Draft in that a student-athlete in the sport of basketball may enter a professional league's draft one time during his or her collegiate career without jeopardizing eligibility in that sport, provided the student-athlete declares, in writing, his/her intention to resume intercollegiate participation within 30 days after the draft. 4. accept payment of expenses or gifts of any kind (including meals and transportation) from an agent. 5. receive preferential benefits or treatment (for example, loans with deferred pay-back basis) because of reputation, skill, or pay-back potential as a professional athlete. 6. retain professional services for personal reasons at less than the normal charge from a representative of his/her school's athletic interests. AGENTS COMMITTEE The NCAA has asked that each institution provide a career-counseling panel to aid the student-athlete in avoiding the pitfalls of dishonest agents. To that end, Villanova has established a Career Counseling Committee. The members of the Committee have expertise in the area of professional agents. The Committee will: • supply information to the student-athlete regarding professional career opportunities. • screen and evaluate potential agents to represent the student-athlete. • evaluate contracts. 42 The Chair of the Committee is Dottie Malloy, University Vice President and General Counsel. For information, contact her at 519-7857. AMATEURISM ELIGIBILITY The following are NCAA guidelines for maintaining athletic amateur eligibility: WITHIN YOUR SPORT, YOU MAY NOT: 1. accept payment, or a promise of payment (in cash, prizes, gifts, or travel) for participation in your sport. 2. enter into an agreement of any kind to compete in professional athletics (you cannot negotiate a verbal or written professional contract). 3. request that your name be put on a draft list for professional sports (other than basketball), or try out with a professional sports organization during the academic year. You may try out during the summer and retain your eligibility so long as you receive no expenses whatsoever from the professional organization. 4. use your athletic skill for payment (you cannot be employed on a "fee for lesson" basis). 5. play on any professional athletic team. 6. have your athletically related financial aid determined by anyone other than the University. 7. participate on teams other than those of Villanova University during the academic year, except during published vacation periods. IN ANY SPORT, YOU MAY NOT: 1. agree to have your picture or name used to promote a commercial product. 2. accept such things as gifts, meals, loans of cars or money from athletic interest groups or people within the athletics program at the University. 3. be represented by an agent or organization to market your athletic skill or reputation. 4. receive any benefit that is not available to other students at the University. 5. participate in a summer league not approved by the NCAA (you must have written permission from the Director of Athletics for summer league participation). IF IN DOUBT, ASK FIRST! 43 AWARDS AND BENEFITS COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS A student-athlete will be provided four complimentary admissions for any sport in which he/she participates. The student-athlete must designate the recipients of the complimentary admission in writing in advance. No hard tickets will be issued. Admission will be via pass list. CHARGES NOT PAID BY THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT The types of expenses listed below are not covered and must be paid by the student-athlete: • all phone charges • cost of treatment for non-athletically related injuries • consumable charges (i.e. lab fees for breakage, non-required field trips, etc.) • library fines, parking fines or fines for damage to University property, including residence halls • key deposits or the cost of key replacements • replacement costs for lost student I.D.'s • school supplies, dictionaries, reference books, pens, notebooks, paper, art supplies, etc • vehicle registration fees or parking stickers • University breakage deposit • use of institutional phones to call off campus is strictly prohibited • use of institutional copy machines is prohibited 44 GAMBLING Student-athletes shall not knowingly: • provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activity concerning intercollegiate athletic competition. • solicit a bet on any team representing the institution. • accept a bet on any team representing the institution. • participate in any gambling activity through a bookmaker, a parlay, or any other method employed by organized gambling. • participate in any gambling activity involving collegiate or professional sports. INVOLVEMENT IN ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM AND/OR CANCELLATION OF YOUR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP. ENFORCEMENT If a student-athlete is found to be in violation of University or Departmental policies, the penalty imposed depends upon the severity of the offense and may include the following: • written warning • disciplinary probation • dismissal from the squad • cancellation or gradation of financial aid • suspension or expulsion from the University In addition to awareness of the gambling and bribery threat to the integrity of intercollegiate sports, student- athletes are responsible for: • reporting to their coach any offers of gifts, money or favors in exchange for supplying team information or for attempting to alter the outcome of any contest. • maintaining a clear understanding of what constitutes gambling and bribery activities and reporting any suspected infractions. • increasing their awareness that participation in gambling or bribery activities can result in disciplinary actions by the University and the NCAA, as well as local, state and/or federal prosecution of the involved individual(s). 45 EMPLOYMENT Department staff members, under the direct supervision of the Director of Athletics, may attempt to assist athletes in securing employment. Such contacts on behalf of student-athletes are made in compliance with Departmental, as well as NCAA rules and regulations. SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT-ATHLETES 1. Full scholarship athletes will be permitted to work and earn an income during the academic year, provided such income does not exceed $2,000.00. Further, student-athletes must have spent one academic year in residence (freshmen and transfers are not eligible). 2. Partial scholarship athletes may work during the semester and earn up to the cost of attendance. 3. The work performed must be useful, and the rate of pay is to be at a normal (i.e. reasonable) rate for the duties performed. 4. The hours paid must be for the hours worked. Payment in advance of hours worked is not permitted. 5. Transportation to work may only be accepted if transportation is available to all employees. 6. Student-athletes who wish to coach or teach skills in their sports during the summer (or official vacation periods) may do so as long as they do not receive payment on a fee-for-lesson basis. FINANCIAL AID A full grant-in-aid is a scholarship which includes tuition, room and board, fees and books-on-loan. A partial grant-in-aid is a scholarship covering some, but not all, of the expenses covered by a full grant-in-aid. SCHOLARSHIP BOOKS ON LOAN REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS-ON-LOAN Some Athletic Scholarship Awards include Required Textbooks-on-Loan. It is the responsibility for those student-athletes who receive such awards to follow the regulations regarding this program. 1. Before each semester begins, the Compliance Office will pick up all required textbooks-on-loan from the University Shop. 2. During the first week of each semester, the student-athlete is responsible for picking up and signing out their required textbooks-on loan from the Compliance Office in the Jake Nevin Fieldhouse 46 3. During final exam week of each semester, there will be a book return. Signs will be posted throughout the Athletics Department regarding the date, time, and place. In addition, all student-athletes will receive an email with the same information. EACH STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST RETURN THEIR OWN REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS-ON-LOAN. If you fail to return your required textbooks-on-loan, you will NOT receive you required textbooks-on-loan for the following semester. For any additional information concerning the Required Textbook-on-Loan Program, contact the Office of Compliance ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP A financial award which is given to a student-athlete based upon athletic ability or sports performance is considered an athletic grant. A qualifying student-athlete may receive an athletic grant upon recommendations of the coach with approval from the Director of Athletics. An offer of a financial award is contingent upon admittance to the University and the student-athlete's academic standing. Returning student-athletes must be academically eligible and making normal progress toward a degree to be eligible for an award. Presently, the cost of tuition and fees, room and board and use of required course related books is the maximum amount awarded under an athletic grant. Grants for lesser amounts are also given. It is important that all textbooks be returned at the close of each semester. Students will be billed for textbooks which are not returned. An athletic grant is issued for one academic year and may be renewed for the next academic year. This renewal is contingent upon the attainment of academic eligibility and normal progress requirements. Continued participation is also required. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP POLICY 1. The total amount of financial aid (excluding bona fide loans and aid from family) for athletes receiving athletic grants or other University designated financial aid (such as student employment, college work study, SEOG, University Scholarships or Grants, etc.) may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and the cost of required, course related books. However, an athlete receiving a PELL Grant may receive the maximum award for miscellaneous expenses as permitted under the PELL Grant program. 2. An athlete who fails to meet academic eligibility and normal progress requirements relative to the athlete's sport season by the first competition or the first day of classes, whichever comes first, may lose his/her athletic grant. 47 3. If a student-athlete is injured during practice, competition, or University sponsored travel to or from competition under Intercollegiate Athletics auspices, that student's athletic grant will be continued until the athlete receives his/her baccalaureate degree or through the athlete's fifth year of enrollment, whichever comes first. During the student-athlete's enrollment at the University, approved medical expenses will be covered under this policy. * The University's obligation to provide medical care and financial aid under this policy will terminate immediately if appropriate University medical staff certify that an injured athlete has recovered sufficiently to permit competition and the athlete voluntarily chooses not to participate in athletics. 4. An athletic grant may be withdrawn if the student-athlete: * fails to meet academic eligibility and normal progress requirements as defined by the student-athlete's sport season. * voluntarily quits the team. * loses amateur status in the student-athlete's sport. * does not make the team. * fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or tender. * engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty. 5. If a student-athlete's grant is withdrawn for any reason, the student-athlete has a right to a campus review of the action. Information regarding the procedure is available from the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. 6. Pregnancy is considered an illness and is not a basis for withdrawal of athletic aid. 7. Graduate School: The decision to further athletic scholarship awards for athletes who have attained his/her baccalaureate degree and still have remaining eligibility shall be at the discretion of the coach. NON-SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT ATHLETES A non-scholarship student-athlete (also referred to as "walk-on") is entitled to all the benefits of scholarship student-athletes, except athletic grant-in-aid awards and benefits arising from these awards. The following benefits are made available to all student-athletes: • academic advising assistance (i.e. tutoring, career counseling, etc.) • training room treatment for athletically-related injury • strength and conditioning facility use • referrals for vacation and permanent employment 48 • team travel and equipment use • training table participation during pre-season practice until the dormitory opens PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASON IN-SEASON During season, practice/competition is limited to a maximum of 4 hours a day, 20 hours a week. (Golf: a practice round of golf may exceed the 4 hour daily limitation, but the 20 hour a week rule is still in effect). In addition, one day off a week which is free from all countable athletic activities, is mandatory. A travel day may be used as the official day off. Please note – any competition counts as 3 hours toward the maximum of 20. ACTIVITIES CONSIDERED AS COUNTABLE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Practice: Practice is 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. Activities Considered as Practice: Practice shall be considered to have occurred if one or more coaches and one or more student-athletes engage in any of the following activities: • team conditioning or physical-fitness activities • field, floor or on-court activity • setting up offensive or defensive alignments • chalk talk • lecture on or discussion of strategy relating to the sport • activities utilizing equipment relating to the sport • discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes relating to the sport • activities conducted under the guise of physical education class work (i.e. any class composed of or including primarily members of an intercollegiate team on a required attendance basis or where the class utilizes equipment for the sport) • required weight-training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member • participation in a physical-fitness class conducted by a member of the athletics staff 49 • film or videotape reviews of athletic practices or contests required, supervised or monitored by institutional staff members • required participation in camps, clinics or workshops • meetings initiated by coaches or other institutional staff members on athletically related matters • individual workouts required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff • on-court or on-field activities called by any member or members of a team and confined primarily to members of that team that are considered as requisite for participation in that sport (i.e. captain's practices) ACTIVITIES NOT CONSIDERED AS COUNTABLE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES The following are considered non-countable athletically related activities and are not counted in the weekly or daily time limitations: • training table or competition related meals • physical rehabilitation • dressing, showering or taping • athletics department academic study hall or tutoring sessions • meetings with coaches on non-athletic matters • travel to and from practice and competition • medical examinations or treatments • participation in regular physical education classes, with or without credit, that are listed in the institution's catalog and open to all students • voluntary individual workouts, provided these workouts are not required or supervised by coaching staff members, except that such activities may be monitored for safety purposes by the institution's strength and conditioning personnel • individual consultation with a coaching staff member initiated voluntarily by a student-athlete, provided the coach and the student-athlete do not engage in athletically related activities • use of an institution's athletics facilities by student-athletes, provided the activities are not supervised by or held at the direction of any member of an institution's coaching staff 50 • in the event that use of an institution's facilities is requested by a team composed partly of enrolled student-athletes and partly of individuals not otherwise affiliated with the institution, use of the facilities shall be consistent with policies established for outside groups generally • involvement of an institution's strength and conditioning staff with enrolled student-athletes either in a supervisory capacity for the institution's weight-training facilities or assisting in conditioning programs • such assistance may be provided only if the strength and conditioning staff performs its duties on a department-wide basis Safety Exceptions: A coach may be present during voluntary individual workouts in the institution's regular practice facility (without the workouts being considered as countable athletically related activities) in the following situations, and the coach may spot or provide safety or skill instructions but cannot conduct the individual's workouts: • Swimming and Diving - when the student-athlete is engaged in swimming and diving • Track and Field - when the student-athlete is engaged in field events • Water Polo - when the student-athlete is engaged in water polo OFF-SEASON A student-athlete's involvement in the activities listed below shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours a week: • required weight-training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member • in all sports other than football, two hours a week may be utilized as individual skill-related instruction at the request of the student-athlete • no more than four student-athletes may be involved at one time Off-season practice shall not be considered to have occurred in the following activities: • practice for any established event, participation in which is not prohibited by the NCAA, provided such practice is limited to students eligible for that event • a single game or contest played before the end of the NCAA championship between undergraduate student-athletes who are or were members of the institution's squad and for which there is no organized practice (i.e. seniors vs. next year's squad) 51 • voluntary participation by student-athletes in weight-training or conditioning programs utilizing the institution's facilities outside the institution's established playing season in a sport, provided such activities are supervised only by members of the institution's strength and conditioning staff or, in the sport of Division I-A Football, athletics trainers, who perform such duties on a department-wide basis. • use of an institution's athletics facilities by student-athletes, provided the activity is not supervised by or held at the direction of any member of the institution's coaching staff • use of an institution's athletics facilities by a group composed partly of enrolled student-athletes and partly of individuals not otherwise affiliated with the institution, provided the activity is not supervised by or held at the direction of any member of the institution's coaching staff, and provided the use of the facilities is consistent with policies established for outside groups, in general SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES The NCAA has provided funds to assist student-athletes with special financial needs. In order to be eligible for this program, the student-athlete must either be a PELL grant recipient or have unmet financial needs beyond the value of a full grant-in-aid, as demonstrated by a needs analysis. In order to determine a student-athlete's financial needs, financial aid forms must be filed annually. Permissible Uses: • medical expenses (except those covered by insurance, either institutional or personal) • hearing aids • vision therapy (i.e. contact lenses, eyeglasses) • off-campus psychological counseling • travel expenses for parents or student-athletes related to family emergencies – the Athletics department will assist in making these arrangements • purchase of expendable academic course supplies (i.e. notebooks, pens) and rental of non-expendable supplies (i.e. computer equipment, cameras) that are required for all students enrolled in the course • articles of clothing and shoes, up to $500.00 FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC STUDENT-ATHLETES NOT RECEIVING PELL GRANTS The awarding institution must certify in writing through the signature of the Director of Financial Assistance that the student-athlete has unmet financial needs beyond the value of a full grant-in-aid, as certified by the International Student Advisor. The written certification must be submitted with the application form to the conference office, and a copy also must be on file in the office of the Director of Athletics. 52 Student-athletes who do not receive Pell Grants are eligible for the fund only if they are receiving full grants- in-aid from their institutions. See the Office of Compliance for appropriate forms to apply for the fund. SUMMER LEAGUE COMPETITION When competing in a summer league, student-athletes should notify and obtain approval from their coaches and from the Director of Compliance. If a student-athlete does not obtain approval, he/she may jeopardize future athletic eligibility. GUIDELINES FOR ALL SPORTS EXCEPT BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL: 1. Competition must be during Villanova University's official summer vacation. 2. Notify your coach before competing. 3. Obtain permission from the Compliance Coordinator before competing. GUIDELINES FOR BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL: 1. Competition must be between June 15th and August 31st. 2. The league must be an NCAA sanctioned league. 3. Notify your coach before competing. 4. Obtain permission from the Compliance Coordinator before competing. • Basketball players must have written permission. 5. You may play on one team in one league only. TRANSFERRING Should you decide to transfer to another institution, the following NCAA regulations will apply: 1. Permission - Contact the school(s) you are considering. Before that coach may speak to you regarding his/her interest in your transfer, the Athletics Director at that institution must seek written permission from Villanova University to speak to you. The contact person on our campus is the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. If permission is granted, the transfer institution may begin the recruiting process with you. If permission is denied, no recruiting activities may take place. Also, if permission is denied, you may request a hearing to challenge the denial. 53 2. Residency Requirement – NCAA regulations require that a transfer student-athlete from one four-year institution to another be a matriculating student for two semesters (excluding summer school) before becoming eligible for competition. A waiver of this requirement is available. If the original institution grants the waiver, the student may transfer and be eligible for competition immediately. It is the prerogative of the original institution to waive the requirement. If you are contemplating a transfer, see the Office of Compliance for further information. 54 MEDIA RELATIONS VILLANOVA'S WOMEN'S CREW TEAM MEDIA RELATIONS YOUR RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE MEDIA In order to best serve you as a Villanova University student-athlete, our office of Media Relations is ready to assist you in dealing with interview and photograph requests from newspapers, radio stations, and television stations. BEFORE YOU AGREE TO BE INTERVIEWED OR PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANYONE, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE OFFICE OF MEDIA RELATIONS FOR APPROVAL. Villanova's office of Media Relations wants to protect you as a student-athlete, as well as promote your achievements and those of your teammates, your coaches and your school. They accomplish this task, with your cooperation, by use of media guides, press releases, photographs, newspaper articles and other media interviews and promotional plans developed with your coach. They also compile biographical and statistical information about you during your career as a Wildcat, in addition to maintaining the Athletics Department web site. Please feel free to stop in with your questions. Should you wish to be counseled or advised in regard to dealing with outside media representations, our staff will gladly spend time with you to discuss your needs. 56 MEDICAL INFORMATION SENIOR TRISH JUHLINE MEDICAL INFORMATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM One facet of the drug and alcohol program is testing for the use of controlled substances. All student-athletes are randomly tested throughout the academic year. In addition, the football, baseball and track teams are tested by the NCAA without advance notice. This procedure is in addition to drug testing in conjunction with competition in an NCAA Championship. Please refer to the Drug Testing Handbook for further information which is distributed to each athlete at the beginning of each season. Additional copies are available in Sports Medicine. INSURANCE COVERAGE AND PROCEDURES Villanova University may assume responsibility for the payment of all medical expenses incurred as a result of your participation in intercollegiate athletics. However, the insurance carrier and the University cannot accept the responsibility or expense for a pre-existing injury. Coverage provided by the Department is in compliance with the guidelines issued by the NCAA. Department insurance covers the difference between the total cost of the approved medical treatment and the benefits paid by you or your parents' personal medical insurance coverage. You must fill out and submit a Villanova University Insurance Questionnaire annually. All insurance claims should be submitted to the Athletics Business Manager's Office. University policy dictates that you must have hospitalization and accident coverage through a family policy, or purchase coverage through the University's Student Health Service. This personal coverage is used as the primary carrier for expenses which are not reimbursed under the Department's insurance program. It also serves as a secondary carrier for all expenses covered by the Department. The maximum medical expense coverage amount is $100,000, and the accidental death or dismemberment coverage amount is $100,000. 1. An insurance questionnaire must be on file in the Athletics Business Office before the start of the season. 2. When a sports related injury occurs, the student-athlete must go to Sports Medicine to report the injury within one week of occurrence and file a claim form with the Athletic Trainer. 3. When the student-athlete is sent to the hospital, doctor, MRI, etc., the student must present his/her parent/guardian insurance information – the parent/guardian's insurance is the primary insurance company. 58 4. When the student-athlete is sent to any off-campus medical care, they must take a copy of their claim form with them. 5. All bills relating to the student-athlete's injury must be submitted to the Parent/Guardian Insurance Company first. 6. Once the parent/guardian's insurance company pays/denies the bills, the student should bring the Explanation of Benefits from their insurance company and bills relating to their injury to the Director of Sports Medicine.* 7. The Department of Sports Medicine will then submit all information regarding the student-athlete's claim to Villanova's insurance company for processing. *INSURED PERSONS WHO RECEIVE DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE CARRIER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL BILLS COVERED BY THE INSURER. SPORTS MEDICINE Sports Medicine is the treatment and rehabilitation center for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Treatments are administered only upon the Team Physician's or Staff Trainer's approval. All treatments are performed until the medical or training staff determines that no further treatment is required. The following schedule is in effect for the academic year: • Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Weekends by appointment only MEDICAL CARE The Villanova University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has obtained the services of the best medical consultants. The Team Physicians and full-time Athletic Trainers are prepared to provide appropriate health care. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The Department requires all incoming freshmen and returning student-athletes to undergo a physical evaluation and examination. The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that appropriate procedures are performed, documented, reviewed and filed with Sports Medicine before the first practice session. The examinations are performed by the Team Physicians with the assistance of the Athletic Training Staff. During this time, general health is evaluated and a medical history is compiled and reviewed. This is done to assure that there is no medical condition that would endanger the health of a student-athlete through sports participation. 59 TREATMENT OF ILLNESS & INJURY All injuries or illnesses that might interfere with the ability to attend classes, practice, or compete are to be reported to the staff trainer as soon as possible. If you do not see the trainer, you will be considered healthy and expected to participate. You should see a Staff Trainer in Sports Medicine as soon as possible for any illness. At that time, an evaluation is made to determine the extent of your disability and your ability to practice or compete that day. If necessary, an outside medical referral is made at this time. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics does not assume any financial responsibility for medical treatment obtained without a referral from the Athletic Trainer and/or Team Physician. PREGNANCY Pregnancy will be viewed as an illness and will be treated as such. The NCAA will approve a one-year extension of the five-year period of eligibility for a female student-athlete for reasons of pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a basis for withdrawal of athletic financial aid. The Villanova University community has a support network to assist in every aspect of a pregnant student- atlete's needs: counseling, accommodation in course load and scheduling, alternate educational and housing opportunities, medical and financial assistance, career planning, and parenting or adoption information. The University makes every effort to provide any student-athlete who becomes pregnant with a supportive environment intended to assure caring, non-judgmental, professional assistance to the woman herself and to others affected by the pregnancy who may wish such assistance. When a Villanova student-athlete faces an unexpected pregnancy, she has several options. She may continue her studies at Villanova; if she is a resident student-athlete, she may continue to live in her residence hall. If she prefers not to remain on campus or in her current housing situation, the University will help her find alternate housing with a family who will offer their emotional support, if she so wishes. A student may also take a leave of absence from school, without any penalty, if she prefers or needs to do so. In addition to the support network within our campus community, Villanova is also a participant in the Nurturing Network, a national organization that is especially helpful in assisting college and professional women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Through this organization, a Villanova woman has the option of transferring to another college of comparable excellence during her pregnancy. The Nurturing Network offers her support services including assistance with housing, medical care, and counseling. A Villanova student-athlete who elects to stay at Villanova during her pregnancy has the full support of the Villanova community. Villanova is committed to life and to making the choice of life viable for our student- athletes. 60 PROBLEM PROCEDURES MEN'S TRACK HELPS TO CLEAN CLEM MACRONE PARK PROBLEM PROCEDURES & UNIVERSITY RESOURCES The University has many varied programs to assist you in case you are experiencing problems or difficulties. The Athletics Department also provides mechanisms to assist you in handling problems or concerns that may arise in connection with your experiences as a student-athlete. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT I. GENERAL CONCERNS OR PROBLEMS IN THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM FIRST STEP – If you are experiencing any concern or difficulty associated with your activities as a student-athlete, you should discuss your concern with your team captain or a team leader. If you are not comfortable for any reason in talking your concern over with your team captain or a team leader, you may skip this step and go immediately to the second step. SECOND STEP – If you are not satisfied after discussion with a team captain or team leader, or if you decided not to raise your concerns with a team captain or team leader, you should take up your concern with your coach. It would be helpful, although it is not required, for you to put your concerns in writing together with your suggested solution(s) to the concern. If you are not comfortable for any reason in talking your concerns over with your coach, you may skip this step and go immediately to the third step. THIRD STEP – If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your meeting with your coach (or if you are not comfortable meeting with him or her), you should take up your concern with the Administrator for your sport. It would be helpful, although it is not required, for you to put your concerns in writing together with your suggested solution(s) to the concern. Upon your request, the Administrator will make arrangements to meet with you to discuss your concern within a reasonable time. The Administrator may suggest that you, your coach, and that Administrator meet together to discuss your concern or may make efforts to mediate your concern with you and your coach. The sport Administrator may refer you to other sources of support available at the University. The sport Administrator may also make a determination that (1) your concern is valid and initiate appropriate action to redress the concern, or (2) your concern has been adequately addressed or (3) your concern is invalid. FOURTH STEP – If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your meeting with your sport Administrator, you should take up your concern with the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for your sport. It would be helpful, although it is not required, for you to put your concerns in writing together with your suggested solution(s) to the concern. Upon your request, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics will make arrangements to meet with you to discuss your concern within a reasonable time. The Senior Associate Director of Athletics may suggest that both of you meet with your coach together to discuss your concern or may make efforts to mediate your concern with you and your coach. The Senior Associate Director of Athletics may refer you to other sources of support available at the University. The Senior Associate Director of Athletics may also make a determination that (1) your concern is valid and initiate appropriate action to redress the concern, or (2) your concern has been adequately addressed or (3) your concern is invalid. 62 FIFTH STEP – If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your meeting with the Senior Associate Athletics Director, you should take up your concern with the Athletics Director. It would be helpful, although it is not required, for you to put your concerns in writing together with your suggested solution(s) to the concern. The Athletics Director, upon being informed that you have met with your coach and the Senior Associate Athletics Director (or only the Senior Associate Athletics Director in cases where you feel uncomfortable meeting with your coach) will make arrangements to meet with you within a reasonable time to discuss your concern. The Athletics Director will review the efforts made to address your concern, suggest alternatives and make reasonable efforts to resolve the problem. The Athletics Director may refer you to other sources of support available at the University. The Athletics Director may also make a determination that (1) your concern is valid and initiate appropriate action to redress the concern, or (2) your concern has been adequately addressed or (3) your concern is invalid. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP ISSUES If your scholarship is not renewed or is cancelled and you wish to contest that decision, the University has a procedure for reviewing the decision which includes the right to a hearing before a University panel. Copies of the full text of the hearing procedures are available from the Director of Compliance (Jake Nevin Field House, 1st Floor), the Director of Financial Aid (Kennedy Hall, 2nd Floor) or the General Counsel (206 Tolentine Hall). OTHER UNIVERSITY RESOURCES CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER LOCATION: St. Rita's Hall, lower level HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: 519-4080 DIRECTOR: Dr. Beth Hassel, PBVM SERVICES: • The Campus Ministry Office works with all members of the Villanova community to build spiritual awareness and growth, and to initiate programs in response to the gospel values of the Catholic Christian tradition. • Campus Ministry offers personal and spiritual counseling, programs centered on Christian living and social justice, liturgy and preparation for the sacraments, with an emphasis toward creating and eliciting Christian community on campus. • Encouragement and development of student leadership is a priority reflecting the student's significant role both now and for the future of the Church and Society. 63 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE LOCATION: 102 Corr Hall HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: 519-4095 DIRECTOR: Steve McWilliams SERVICES: • assistance on immigration regulations • educational, social and personal counseling • cultural and social activities • field trips • host family programs CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION LOCATION: Center for Health and Wellness HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or by appointment TELEPHONE: 519-7407 CONTACT: Cathy Lovecchio, Director SERVICES: • Health Education and Wellness Programs • Topics to include: Drugs & Alcohol, HIV/AIDS, Sexual Assault/Date Rape, Nutrition, Stress Management, Healthy Relationships, Smoking Cessation and more. • Peer Education Program - students trained to provide education to their peers on alcohol, drugs, sexual assault and more. Specific Alcohol Services include: • Diagnostic Evaluation, Counseling, Support groups, addiction resource library and more. OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS LOCATION: 202 Vasey Hall HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: 519-4075 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dr. Edward Collymore 64 SERVICES: * Affirmative Action: Responsible for the dissemination, monitoring and implementation of the University's Equal Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan to ensure that the University is in compliance with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Other services include: counseling, advising and monitoring the resolution of complaints or grievances involving allegations of discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or handicap, you may consult with the professionals in the Multicultural Affairs office for guidance and assistance. SEXUAL HARASSMENT LOCATION: Dougherty Hall, second floor TELEPHONE: 519-4200 OFFICER: Kathleen J. Byrnes, Esq. SERVICES: • Complaints about sexual harassment should be directed to the University's Sexual Harassment Officer. • The University's Policy on Sexual Harassment and Procedures for initiating formal complaint are available from the Sexual Harassment Officer. • The Sexual Harassment Officer is also available to advise you informally with respect to issues of sexual harassment. UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER LOCATION: 106 Corr Hall HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: 519-4050 DIRECTOR: Dr. Joan Whitney SERVICES: Confidential, individual counseling on personal issues: • achieving better relationships • managing emotions • dealing with family concerns • redefining problems in order to solve them • changing self-defeating habits and attitudes • increasing sensitivity to others • balancing academic demand with social and emotional needs • examining self-destructive eating patterns • coping with a parent's drinking problem • dealing with divorcing parents • managing shyness • becoming appropriately assertive 65 Individual study skills counseling: • using study time more effectively • assessing present study methods and improving habits • building and extending comprehension skills • preparing for and taking exams • organizing and writing papers Group programs on topics such as: • forming intimate relationships • assertiveness skills • managing over-eating and binge-eating • stress management • coping with test anxiety • students concerned about alcoholic parents New Learning Lab, featuring: • reading rate and vocabulary improvement equipment • new learning resources • administering the Miller Analogy Test (for Graduate School) THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES YOU TO MAKE FULL USE OF THE EXCELLENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU AT VILLANOVA. 66 GENERAL INFORMATION MEN'S BASKETBALL AT THE DON GUANELLA SCHOOL EQUIPMENT ROOM The Equipment Room located on the lower level of the Jake Nevin Field House is the central location for team uniform issues and laundry services. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 8:00pm Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 6:00pm *Hours may vary during breaks/holidays and some weekends. The hours will be posted above the laundry chute. Expectations: 1. Each student-athlete will be issued a laundry loop that is color coded with his/her assigned number on it. The loop is designed to hold all of the student-athlete's PRACTICE clothing (Game Uniforms are handed in separately). Instructions for use of the loop are as follows: TOWELS and SOCKS SHIRTS Lay towel then socks through loop Thread laundry loop of drawstring and through shirt openings snugly secure cordlock PANTS READY Thread laundry loop Secure the side-release through leg openings or belt holes go buckle and your laundry is ready to be through at least two belt holes! washed! 68 2. Each student-athlete will be issued a towel for the year. If the towel is lost, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to replace it. 3. Placing laundry that is not specific to practice or competition in to be washed is an NCAA violation and will not be washed. 4. We use hypoallergenic detergents that contain no perfumes or dyes for washing uniforms and practice clothing. 5. Laundry Service will be completed in a 24 hour time frame (i.e. if a loop is dropped off on Monday at 9am it will be ready by Tuesday at 9am). 6. All issued equipment is property of Villanova University and is to be returned to the Equipment Room at the end of the student-athlete's traditional season. 7. If a uniform is torn or damaged, please let an Equipment Manager know as soon as possible. The Equipment Room will make every effort to have the damage repaired before the next competition. 8. Most teams will utilize a TEAM laundry approach. This means that at the end of practice or a game, a large mesh bag will be in the locker room in which to place the laundry loops. A member of the team or a team manager will then take the laundry to the Equipment Room. After washing and drying is complete, thelaundry loops will be returned into the large mesh bag and a designated manager or team member will take the laundry to the locker room. 9. After hours, please drop laundry down the laundry chute. DINING SERVICES Villanova Dining Services is proud and excited to work with you in helping achieve the best academic and athletic results possible by offering you a wide variety of nutritious, great tasting foods available from early morning to late evening. Resident Dining Hall Meal Hours DONAHUE COURT DOUGHERTY HALL ST. MARY'S HALL BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - close 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LUNCH 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. BRUNCH (SAT/SUN) 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DINNER 4:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. DINNER (SAT/SUN) 4:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Make sure you try the Food Court at Donahue Hall and our convenience store, the Donahue Market. The Food Court will be open for dinner until 7:30 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.) for anyone coming from late practice. The Food Court at Donahue features seven branded food concepts: 69 THE GOOD EARTH • pick your own ingredients and have a stir-fry prepared right before your eyes – perfect for the vegetarian in all of us PADRE PIZZA • fresh homemade pizza and stromboli with a variety of toppings always available HEAVENLY WINGS & OTHER THINGS • perfectly seasoned and roasted chicken wings and other specialties Tomassito's Italian Café • a variety of pasta and sauces freshly prepared right on the serving line – perfect to load up on those carbs THE FRYERY • featuring steaks, fries, chicken cutlets and the country burger TRADITIONS • when you're in the mood for our traditional menu AUGGIE'S DELI • enjoy your choice of made to order deli sandwiches When pressed for time or a change of pace is needed, a la carte operations are a great alternative. They offer their own special blend of menus, service and atmosphere. Food may be purchased to eat in or take out. THE ITALIAN KITCHEN • open Monday – Friday 10:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. • meal plan hours of acceptance: Monday – Friday 10:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. • choose from salads, homemade pizza, pasta and made to order deli sandwiches THE EXCHANGE @ BARTLEY • open Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • meal plan is not accepted • fresh baked muffins and breads, freshly made pizzas and calzones, delicious salads are always available Don't worry if practice runs past 7:30 p.m. because the Belle Air Terrace, Donahue Market, and St. Mary's 2nd Storey will still be open. 70 Belle Air Terrace • open daily until 11:00 p.m. • offers steaks, burgers, pizza, deli sandwiches, and a salad bar. • meal plan may be accepted until 11:00 p.m. when prior arrangements have been made between Athletics and Dining Services • meal plan hours of acceptance: breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. lunch 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. lunch (Sat/Sun) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. dinner 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. dinner (Sat/Sun) 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Donahue Market • open daily until 1:00 a.m. • food points are always accepted • located in Donahue Hall • offers wings, prepackaged sandwiches and salads, pizza, microwavable meals, bottled juices, fountain sodas, and much more St. Mary's 2nd Storey • open Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m., weekends 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. • full service convenience store offering lunchmeat, home-made soups and sandwiches, gourmet soft-serve ice cream, snacks, bottled drinks, and more 71 IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STATE FARM INSURANCE PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.STATEFARM.COM
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text: OffBeat Google starts April Fools' early with Google Maps 'Treasure' layer, 'closing' of YouTube March 31, 2013 10:29 AM Sean Ludwig 0 Gaming execs: Join 180 select leaders from King, Glu, Rovio, Unity, Facebook, and more to plan your path to global domination in 2015. GamesBeat Summit is invite-only -- apply here. Ticket prices increase on April 3rd! Google has gotten into the spirit of April Fools' Day a bit early with its new "Treasure Map" layer in Google Maps and a video suggesting YouTube will close tomorrow. First up, as you can see in the photo above, a Google Maps look at San Francisco has a much different look that hearkens to old pirate tales. To see the Treasure Map layer, go into Google Maps and tap the Treasure option in the top right corner. Google also released a three-and-a-half-minute April Fools' video from the YouTube team (watch it below) saying that YouTube will close tomorrow and has actually been a massive contest to find the best video in the world. The company says it will review every video that has ever been uploaded and will delete everything else but the winner. Many tech companies pull April Fools' Day pranks, some more light-hearted than others. Last year, Google pretended to release a clever "8-Bit" version of Google Maps for NES and Game Boy. It was a clear prank but you could still browse Google Maps in 8-bit glory. We'll be on the lookout for more pranks today and tomorrow, but a good piece of advice is to take a much more skeptical look at news and announcements for the next few days.

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