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Athletics: Academics

Missed Class Policy Student-athletes are required to attend all classes. A student-athlete may only miss class for athletic reasons when representing the University in intercollegiate competition or for medical reasons, as approved by the Office of Student...

Athletics: Business – Budgets and Finance

Budget Dissemination Each coach will complete a detailed budget for review by the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations and the Assistant Director Athletics for Administration and Business Operations. The existing and...

Athletics: Business – Game Contracts

All coaches will develop schedules and contest contracts for their sport’s non-conference contests in coordination with the Athletics Department administration. Preliminary schedules should be submitted to Athletics administration by the respective head...

Athletics: Business – Ticket Procedures

ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s Athletics tickets for the following sports: Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, STUNT, Softball and Baseball. Prices General Admission (online – pre-purchased) – $12* General Admission...

Athletics: Communications – Guidelines

The Athletics Communications Office provides exceptional service to coaches, student-athletes and administration in publicizing and promoting of the StMU Athletics Department accomplishments through innovative technology, creative thinking, relationship building and...

Athletics: Compliance – Commitment to Compliance

ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University has made the commitment to operate and support a Division II athletics program. Along with this commitment is the pledge that the program is administered and operated with the highest level of integrity, respect and regard for all rules and...

Athletics: Compliance – Declaration of Playing Season

Head coaches, working alongside the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Internal Operations, are responsible for determining the playing and practice season according to NCAA Bylaw 17. The playing and practice season declaration form must be completed and...

Athletics: Compliance – Financial Aid Appeal

Student-athletes must be notified in writing if his/her athletic aid is either reduced or not renewed for the following year by July 1. The student is entitled to a prompt appeal hearing before the institution’s financial aid committee if the student does not agree...

Athletics: Compliance – Financial Aid Appeal Committee

The financial aid appeals committee, as chosen by the Director of Financial Assistance, is responsible for hearing all financial aid appeals regarding reduction or cancellation of athletics financial aid. The committee consists of two staff members of the financial...

Athletics: Compliance – Financial Aid Cancelations

The following will outline the steps to be taken if a Head Coach indicates an athletics grant received during current academic year is being non-renewed/cancelled for upcoming year: The compliance officer prepares a blank athletics grant spreadsheet for the upcoming...

Athletics: Compliance – Financial Aid Grant Renewals

The following will outline the steps to be taken for the Renewal of a ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University Athletics Grant: The compliance officer prepares a blank athletics grant spreadsheet for the upcoming academic year. The Head Coach is given the blank athletics grant...

Athletics: Compliance – Financial Aid Regulations

All coaches (head, assistant and graduate) will follow all rules and regulations regarding financial aid as defined in the NCAA Manual, Bylaw 15. All student-athletes are “flagged” in our internal system, Oracle Fusion Middleware Forms Services, aka “Banner”, allowing...

Athletics: Compliance – General Recruiting Regulations

All athletics department staff members and coaches are required to follow all policies, procedures, and rules regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes within ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University and NCAA regulations. Coaches and staff are expected to be...

Athletics: Compliance – Initial Financial Aid Grants

The following will outline the steps to be taken for the initial offering of a ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University Athletics Grant: The head coach (or his/her designee) completes a Intent to Enroll Worksheet Form. This form must include prospect name, applicable sport, birthdate,...

Athletics: Compliance – Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

1. Philosophy and Educational Resources ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University has always been committed to providing world-class educational opportunities, through both traditional and nontraditional delivery modalities, in addition to championship level athletic opportunities for...

Athletics: Compliance – Participation Reports

At the conclusion of each academic year, the head coach will work with the Compliance Officer to complete the Lone Star Conference Athletics Participation Report. This report records the total student-athletes that participate in CARA, total student-athletes on the...

Athletics: Compliance – Permissible Recruiters

Only those staff members and coaches who have successfully completed the NCAA Division II Coaches Certification (Recruiting) Modules are permitted to engage in off-campus recruiting activities. The Compliance Officer will assign the modules every year. If a new coach...

Athletics: Compliance – Recruiting Inducements

Per NCAA Bylaw 13, a staff member, coach, or any representative of athletics interests shall not be involved, directly or indirectly, in making arrangements for or giving or offering to give any financial aid or other benefits to prospective student-athletes or the...

Athletics: Compliance – Scheduling

The NCAA has established a set maximum number of contests or dates of competition in which a team or individual may participate. Yearly schedules for each sport shall be submitted to the Athletics Director and Compliance Officer for approval. Maximum Number of...

Athletics: Compliance – Team Rosters

Each head coach is responsible for providing a complete roster prior to the first competition. The roster should be first given to the Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Compliance for approval, and then provided to the Athletics Communications...

Athletics: General – Coaching Staff Responsibilities

The development and maintenance of a sound professional relationship with the student-athlete is vital. As a member of the NCAA, ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s ascribes to the ethical issues of this governing organization. Adherence to all rules and regulations as they pertain to...

Athletics: General – Department Guidelines

*Additional information available on Gateway Office Hours The expected hours of the University are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All employees must establish, communicate and maintain regularly scheduled office hours. Exceptions will be made when traveling, based on part-time,...

Athletics: General – Department Structure and Goals

The Athletics Department is committed to serving the students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni of ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University. Our existence is focused upon providing the student-athlete with quality experiences through athletic competition within an environment...

Athletics: Operations – Camps and Clinics

Effective May 7th, 2021, the ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s Athletic Department established the process for all Institutional, privately owned and operated Sports Camps and Clinics by a ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s Athletics Department employee. To continue our commitment to all NCAA, conference and...

Athletics: Operations – Emergency Action Plan

Purpose Due to the intense nature of athletic participation, athletic personnel must be prepared to provide adequate and expedient care. The athletic staff to hopefully prevent some emergencies utilize pre-participation physical screenings, adequate medical coverage,...

Athletics: Operations – Game Management

For all home Athletics events, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations or designee will have the responsibility of meeting, greeting, and escorting all visiting teams for a home event to their locker rooms/changing areas or designated playing...

Athletics: Sports Medicine – Guidelines

The goal of the athletic training staff at ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University is to provide quality medical care for student athletes. Each member of the athletic training team works to help provide education, prevent injury, evaluate injuries, provide care and assistance...

Athletics: Sports Medicine – Medical Management

Purpose The field of Athletics Training deals with many different ailments that their athlete’s may contract. The use of medications may help them cope with these ailments. This program is to demonstrate proper management of medications that are utilized in ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s...

Athletics: Sports Performance

The ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University strength facilities are designed to provide the athlete with the best possible equipment, instruction, and training in the country. A Sports Performance coach and one (1)graduate assistant is available to teach proper lifting techniques,...

Athletics: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Functions of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC): Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes. Disseminate information. Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues. Generate a student-athlete voice within the...

Athletics: Student-Athlete Conduct and Appearance

Student-athlete conduct and dress policies applicable to team travel and home events shall be established by the head coach. Student-athlete conduct and appearance shall reflect positively upon the team and ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s University. Coaches are held accountable for the...

Athletics: Student-Athlete Wellness

General Student-Athlete Wellness Policies The wellness of ÁńÁ«ĘÓƵ’s student-athletes is monitored, evaluated, and addressed on a continuing basis. Through constant communication and interaction with other departments on campus, the Athletics Department seeks to...

Athletics: Transportation – Rental Van Usage

As soon as travel needs are known, Athletics coaches and staff should coordinate with the Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations and Administration and Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities and Operations to request rental vans. Requests can be...

Athletics: Transportation – Team Trips

Team trips should be planned well in advance with the upmost care and attention to detail. The safety and welfare of our student-athletes are the first priority. Coaches are requested to follow these policies: Only eligible student-athletes and associated staff are...

Athletics: Transportation – Vehicle Accidents

The following procedures are to be followed in the event an accident occurs while traveling for any practice or competition: Contact the local police officials and give them details of the accident. Stop at once to investigate. Help anyone who is injured. Protect the...
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