Sycamore Fans,

This edition of Compliance Corner features various topics of "Did You Know." How much do you know?

Did You Know – Academics

Student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading toward a baccalaureate degree, defined as 12 credit hours per semester. Student-athletes that have already received a baccalaureate degree must be enrolled in either 12 credit hours leading toward a second baccalaureate degree or 9 credit hours leading toward a graduate degree.

Student-athletes must pass at least six hours each semester in order to be eligible to compete during the following semester.   After a student athlete's fifth (5th) full time semester, those 6 hours must be "degree" credit. 

Any student-athlete who drops below full-time enrollment (12 credit hours) for any reason will immediately be declared ineligible for further practice, competition and travel until such time as he/she is registered in 12 credits again. He/she also will not be eligible for competition between semesters. In addition, he/she will not be allowed to check out equipment, use the strength room or use the training room.   Additionally, athletic financial aid may be suspended or cancelled.

The ISU Registrar's Office places an "athletic hold" on every student athlete's account so that they cannot add or drop classes during the semester nor can they change majors without the written approval of the Director of Academic Support Services.  Additionally, student athletes cannot finalize their registration for an upcoming semester without the written approval of the Director of Academic Support Services.

Did You Know – Drug Testing

The Indiana State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the enhancement of the quality of life of its student-athletes. The Athletic Department believes that the abuse of alcohol, legal drugs and/or illegal drugs can adversely affect the health and safety as well as the academic capability of student-athletes. In an effort to minimize the possibility that a student-athlete may jeopardize his or her own physical and academic performance, the Department has developed and approved the following policies and procedures. The "Management Team" referred to herein shall consist of the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Head Athletic Trainer, ISU Director of Student Counseling Center, Senior Woman Administrator, Faculty Athletic Representative and the athletic administrator that supervises the sport any offending student athlete participates in.

ISU Athletics strictly upholds and enforces NCAA regulations regarding substance abuse. Under ISU Athletic procedures for drug testing, there are immediate progressive disciplinary and rehabilitative actions taken if a student athlete is found using or abusing drugs or alcohol. In addition to the Department's testing, the NCAA conducts its own testing for banned substances. Indiana State University student-athletes who test positive on NCAA administered drug tests will be subject to the NCAA penalties and procedures structure and will also be subject to the Indiana State University Policy on Drug Use/Abuse. Further, student-athletes who render themselves ineligible may be subject to the cancellation of their athletics grant-in-aid in accordance with NCAA Rules.

The NCAA list of banned-drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA Executive Committee.  Contact the Compliance Office or visit the Center for Drug Free Sport's website at www.drugfreesport.com for more specific information on the list of banned substances.  The term "related compounds" comprises substances that are included in the class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substance belonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example.

Did You Know – Gambling and Sports Wagering

Placing bets of any kind on any intercollegiate or professional athletics competition in any amount with anyone or on the internet is strictly prohibited. Student-athletes should immediately report any offer to gamble on the outcome of an athletics competition, whether directly or indirectly, to the Athletic Director, Head Coach, Compliance Office, and/or Conference Office. Any individual seeking information or asking student-athletes to "arrange" the outcome of any athletics contest should be reported to the Compliance Office.

Any involvement in activities designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest or any solicitation or acceptance of a bet involving Indiana State University will result in an automatic loss of eligibility.

A student-athlete will be ineligible to compete if he/she does any of the following:

 1. Provides information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition (e.g., participating in a "fantasy league" with an entry fee and/or cash prize);

 2. Solicits a bet on any intercollegiate team (e.g., betting in a Final Four pool);

 

 3. Accepts a bet on any team representing the institution;

 

 4. Solicits or accepts a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or

 

 5. Participates in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by organized gambling (e.g., betting on the World Series).