About CCCC STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK. Welcome The Cowley College athletic department extends its welcome to our student-athletes.

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1 STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK The Cowley County Community College Student Athlete Handbook is designed to assist student athletes in the orientation of the college and department procedures and policies. Welcome The Cowley College athletic department extends its welcome to our student-athletes. The opportunity to complete your educational goals while enhancing your athletic career exists within one of the most highly respected, and successful athletic programs in the nation. The Tigers compete in the rugged Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, and are part of Region VI within the NJCAA. Cowley College offers an extensive athletic program, including fifteen intercollegiate sports, baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s cross-country, men s and women s tennis, men s and women s track and field, men s and women s soccer, softball, volleyball, and coed teams including the spirit squad and the dance team. Cowley consistently finishes near the top of the NJCAA Director s cup standings which measure the nation s most successful athletic programs. The athletic department opens another exciting sports season, with over 300 student athletes competing for the college. Welcome to Cowley College, home of the Tigers! Athletic Secretary Patty Mugler Director of Athletics Shane Larson About CCCC Cowley County Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination involving equal access to education and employment opportunity to all regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, handicap or veteran status. The administration further extends its commitment to fulfilling and implementing the federal, state and local laws and regulations as specified in Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you desire special needs or support services, contact or Kansas Relay Operators. Costs and policies described in this book are subject to change by the Board of Trustees and College Administration. Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Kansas State Board of Education. The college is a member in good standing, of the Kansas Association of Community Colleges, the Council of North Central Junior Colleges and the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Home of the Tigers W.S. Scott Auditorium/Gym is home to Cowley County Tiger athletics, including 15 men s and women s athletic programs and the athletic training department. W.S. Scott also houses the athletic staff offices and the athletic administration office. When walking through W.S. Scott you can easily see the wonderful history of Cowley athletics.

2 Travis Hafner Training Center: The multi-million dollar Travis Hafner Training Center opened in November, The facility is named after former Tiger great and major leaguer, Travis Hafner. The facility, which is located at 115 E. Pierce (next to the Tiger Baseball Stadium) in Arkansas City, benefits all 15 of Cowley s athletic teams and is considered to be one of the top junior college indoor training centers in the nation. The facility features a multipurpose area, batting cages, weight facility, athletic training room, a pair of conference rooms, as well as locker rooms and restrooms. Tiger Ball Park/Sports Complex The Tiger Ball Park is located to the north of the Hafner Training Center. The Ball Park is home to the Cowley Baseball team who won back to back National Championships in 1997 & The Track and Soccer Field are right behind the Hafner Training Center at 223 E Pierce. The facility features a 400-meter oval track with a state-of-the-art electronic timing system, a discus/hammer throwing area, two long jump pits, two pole vault and javelin areas, and a place for the high jump. The Cowley Men s and Women s teams share the field. It has bleacher seating for 250 spectators, along with a concession stand, restrooms, and a storage space for the track and field and soccer equipment. People You Should Know: Athletic Department/Staff Shane Larson Athletic Director Patty Mugler Athletic Secretary Jeff Fluty Athletic Trainer Dallas Brose Asst. Athletic Trainer Jenny Hoyt Head Softball Coach Taylor Hatfield Asst. Softball Coach Dave Burroughs Head Baseball Coach Darren Burroughs Asst. Baseball Coach Brock Buckingham Asst. Baseball Coach Riann Mullis Head Volleyball Coach Molly Scanlon Asst. Volleyball Coach Todd Clark Head Women s Basketball Coach Troy Thrasher Asst. Women s Basketball Coach Tommy DeSalme Head Men s Basketball Coach Eric Nitsche Asst. Men s Basketball Coach

3 Josh Cobble Int. Head Men s Tennis Coach Charity Andrews Head Women s Tennis Coach Lindsay Sanderholm Head Dance/Cheer Coach Mark Phillips Head Track & Field Coach Kevin McDougal Head Cross Country Coach Courtney Gougler Asst. Track & Field Coach Roberto Dos Santos Head Men s Soccer Coach Dane Straight Head Women s Soccer Coach Cowley County Athletics Men s Baseball Women s Softball Men s/women's Basketball Men's/Women's Soccer Men s/women s Tennis Women s Volleyball Men s/women s Track & Field Men s/women s Cross Country Athletic Training Tigerettes Dance line Spirit Squad Student Athletic Performance Policy In order to assist in the pursuit of a quality education, we have established some guidelines for all students participating in CCCC athletics and performance activities. Involvement in athletic/performance activities is a privilege, not a right. As a student representing the college, you are responsible for your actions. If such actions are in violation of the Code of Conduct, disciplinary action will be taken. These guidelines are in effect for all student athletes from the starting date of the first fall practice (usually the second week in August) to the end of school or the ending date of the last spring athletic/performance activity (whichever comes last). These guidelines also apply to students involved in camps and activities through the summer, away trips, and other school sponsored activities. Any violation of the code of conduct will result in disciplinary action. Guidelines for Behavior Respect yourself Respect others Respect property Student-athletes are expected to adhere to the codes of conduct at all activities whether on campus or off. A student-athlete is expected to remove themselves from any situation where illegal drugs or alcohol use is taking place. Disciplinary measures may be taken against athletes who are caught in such a situation.

4 Dormitory Conduct Responsibilities accompany the privilege of residing in college housing. Guidelines for dorm conduct prohibit the possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or drugs on school property. Please be aware that dorm policies are legal and binding and do not violate personal privacies. For complete guidelines on acceptable resident behavior, refer to the residential life handbook. Road Trip Conduct Student athletes representing Cowley County Community College on road trips are asked to follow the same policies and procedures listed above. You are asked to represent the college with courtesy, sportsmanship, and respect for others. Disciplinary Actions It is recognized that individual coaches have on file with the Athletic Director their own requirements and regulations for conduct during practice, performance, travel to and from competition and in competition. This is as it should be and this discipline policy is not meant to infringe upon or detract from that right and that responsibility. However, there are times and situations separate and removed from the immediate confines of practice and competition in which the student can and may be in violation of policies or regulations. Students involved in inappropriate behavior will be subject to certain disciplinary actions. All disciplinary actions and subsequent enforcement are cumulative for the entire enrollment at CCCC. Responsibilities Before Competition A copy of the following forms must be filled out and on file in the Cowley Athletic Office. You will also need to do the following: 1. All student athletes must have on file in the Admissions Office an official copy of their high school transcript and an official transcript of any college courses taken. All transcripts should be sent to: CCCC Admissions Office 125 South 2nd Arkansas City, KS All student athletes must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of college work each semester at Cowley County. If you should fall below the 12 hours, you are automatically ineligible for athletic competition until full time status is reinstated. 3. Each student athlete must have their Letter of Intent or Scholarship Agreement signed and on file in the Athletic Office before the first day of school. 4. Each athlete must have the following forms filled out and on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of school: a physical form, a medical history form, an insurance form, emergency authorization form, heat and acclimatization, and an assumption of risk sheet. If any of these requirements are not met, then the student athlete will not be allowed to participate in practices or games.

5 Athletic Eligibility 1. Student athletes must be making satisfactory progress with an approved college program or course as listed in the college s catalog. 2. Student athletes must be in regular attendance within 15 calendar days from the beginning of classes in the term that the student athlete wishes to participate. 3. Student athletes must maintain enrollment in 12 or more credit hours of college work as listed in the college catalog during each term of athletic participation. Athletes that drop below 12 credit hours become immediately ineligible until full time status is reached. Permission to withdraw from any class must be obtained from your advisor and indicated on your drop slip. 4. Prior to a second full-time semester, a student athlete must have passed 12 credit hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher. 5. Prior to a third full-time semester and all subsequent terms thereafter, a student athlete must satisfy one of the following two requirements: A. Pass a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 2.00 GPA during the previous term. B. Pass an accumulation of credit hours equal to 12 multiplied by the number of terms an athlete was previously enrolled full-time with a 2.00 GPA or higher. 6. Prior to a second season of participation in a National Junior College Athletic Association certified sport, a student athlete must pass a minimum of 24 semester hours with a 2.00 or higher GPA. 7. Student athletes must be enrolled full-time when the regular season schedule of sports begins. A student athlete not enrolled fulltime when the season starts remains ineligible throughout the season. 8. Athletes must not have previously competed during two seasons of any given sport at any intercollegiate level. 9. Participation in any fraction of any regularly scheduled contest during the collegiate year shall constitute one season of participation in that sport. Participation means entry into a contest and does not include dressing in uniform for the game. Athletic Training/Insurance I) Physical Examinations a) All student athletes must obtain a physical from an MD prior to the first day of school. No athlete will be allowed to participate without an official physical on file. b) Student athletes must use the CCCC physical form. II) Insurance Coverage a) The Cowley athletic insurance policy will cover only injuries due to participation in official games or official practice.

6 b) The Cowley athletic insurance policy provides secondary coverage. This means that the athlete s personal insurance policy (or their parents personal insurance) must be filed at the time you visit a physician or hospital. Once your own insurance has stopped paying, Cowley s insurance policy will pay the remaining costs. c) The athletic insurance form must be filled out completely and turned in before the athlete can practice or play. d) Athletes must visit the head athletic trainer and get a referral form to take to the doctor, etc. Failure to do this will result in no medical coverage from the department s insurance company. It is very important that you report any injuries to your coach and the head athletic trainer as soon as they happen. Any questions concerning insurance coverage and medical bills can be directed to the Athletic Trainer in the Training Room. Training Room Rules Cowley County Community College has one of the premier athletic training programs in the state of Kansas. Cowley Head Athletic Trainer Jeff Fluty, ATC, Dallas Brose, Asst. Athletic Trainer and the staff of student athletic trainers will provide services to all Cowley student athletes for any injuries sustained during the school year. 1. All Athletes must be signed in before receiving treatment. 2. Athletes are not to treat themselves. 3. Do not touch the equipment. 4. No food is allowed in the athletic training room. 5. No horseplay or foul language 6. Everyone in the training room is to be treated with respect. 7. Phone is for athletic training use only. 8. Head Athletic trainer/asst. Athletic Trainer must evaluate all injuries before receiving treatment. 9. All equipment must be checked out by staff members. Athletes are financially responsible for lost or damaged equipment. 10. Do not use the athletic training room as an excuse to miss/be late to practice. Anyone with questions about the training room call Academic Information Advisement Your advisor at CCCC takes a special interest in you and your future educational goals by guiding you in planning your program of study, preparing you for graduation, considering your transfer options and providing you with job search information. During initial enrollment or orientation, you will become acquainted with your academic advisor. It is your responsibility to communicate your needs to your advisor, meet with him/her periodically during the semester, and seek counsel when you are having difficulty. It is your advisor s responsibility to provide you with the best academic advice

7 available to him/her, be available for consultation when you are having difficulty, and keep you informed concerning your progress toward graduation. To ensure your success at Cowley, your advisor will set up appointments with you throughout the semester. These appointments may include the first four weeks of classes, release of mid-term and final grades, and enrollment for the following semester. If there is a particular advisor you would like to work with, change of advisor forms are available at the Information Window on the main floor of Galle-Johnson Hall, or from your advisor. New Students First-time enrollment for new students will take place through the Academic Advisor. As part of the enrollment process, your high school transcript or transcripts from previous colleges you ve attended will be requested. You may also be required to take a course placement test in English, math, computers or all three. Enrollment for each semester following your initial enrollment will be handled by your assigned advisor. If you do not know who your advisor is, please contact the Registrar s Office. Returning Students Pre-enrollment for the Spring semester begins in November and for the Fall and Summer semesters, in April. It is very important to set up an enrollment appointment with your advisor as early as possible. If you wait until the last minute to enroll, you may not get the course or section you want. Students will not be allowed to enroll with anyone except their assigned advisor. Adding and Dropping Classes Add/Drop slips can be obtained from your advisor. They must be signed by yourself, your advisor, the course instructor and your coach. Add/Drop slips must be turned into the Registrar s Office on the first floor of Galle-Johnson Hall in order to complete the process. See Policy #254 for more information about the drop add policy. Attendance and Classwork Students are required to be on campus only for classwork. Any absence whatsoever from classwork creates a loss which is difficult for the student to make up. It is the student s responsibility to makeup course work missed for any reason. At the beginning of each grading period, the instructor shall publicize his/her class policies. Each instructor shall determine when the absence and/or sub-standard performance may result in the student being withdrawn from the class by the Registrar. Before an instructor is permitted to request the withdrawal of a student from a class, a student progress report must be sent to the student by the instructor stating that success in course work is in serious jeopardy. See policy #257 for more information. The complete withdrawal form must be signed by all college personnel listed, verifying that you do not owe the college any money. In order to complete the process, you must turn the completed form, with all required signatures, into the Registrar s Office. By officially withdrawing prior to 10 days before final exams, you receive a notation of W on your official transcript. If you stop attending classes, but do not officially withdraw according to the above procedures, you will receive a grade of F for each course. Specific deadline dates for withdrawal change each semester. Please check with the Registrar s Office for specific dates. See policy # 255 for information.

8 Final Examinations A final examination is required for each academic credit course. Finals are given according to a special schedule issued near the end of each semester, and students must take such finals at the scheduled time. Permission to take finals at another time will be granted only for compelling reasons, not merely for the convenience of the student. Such permission, if granted, must be secured PRIOR to the time of the final in question. Failure to appear for a final may result in loss of credit for the course. Athletes need to check finals schedules prior to making arrangements to go home. Degree Offerings Degree options available at CCCC include: College Certificate, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, and Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree. Certificate or AAS degrees may typically be completed in two years or less. The Certificate and AAS degrees allow you an opportunity to get hands-on training and enter the job market directly after graduation. The AA or AS degrees are designed to transfer to four- year colleges and universities. Cowley is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and as such, general education courses usually transfer to four-year colleges and universities. You should check with the college at which you plan to transfer for questions regarding the transferring of specific courses. They have ultimate authority over what courses they will accept from Cowley. Requirements for attaining the AGS are more flexible than requirements for the AA or AS degrees. For a comprehensive description of CCCC s degree options, refer to the College Catalog. Catalogs are available in the Admissions Office, main floor of Galle-Johnson Hall. College Policies Academic Honesty All College policies are listed on the website at Services, Programs & Facilities Athletic Academic Advising Each athlete s performance in the classroom will be monitored to insure that they are receiving the best affordable education possible. The attendance is checked along with test grades. Instructors are encouraged to write brief notes about the students to help the athletic staff monitor performance in the classroom. This information is presented to the coaches and athletic director. This is in conjunction with each coach s personal procedures. Tutors and note taking are ways athletes are assisted in classroom performance. Most coaches also require study hall. Bookstore The Sid L. Regnier Bookstore is Cowley headquarters for textbooks, computer software, school supplies, Tiger apparel, and much more! Students may purchase required textbooks at the bookstore and return them at the end of the semester during the bookstore s posted buyback period. The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at other designated times during January and August. Cafeteria The Patrick J. McAtee Dining Center is open to all students and staff at Cowley.

9 Several dining options are available and meals may be purchased individually or with coupon books. Sack lunches may be requested by students who miss dining hours due to class or athletic events. Career Services The Career Center is available to students who are undecided about their college major or who just want to research their declared major further. There are computerized career programs, a full career resource library, and on-line career resources available. Transfer information as well as several 2 and 4-year college catalogs are on file and available for students to use. Contact Career Services for information regarding off campus employment. Counseling The Student Life Counselor provides professional mental health services designed to support students in the effective management of educational and personal challenges. The counselor also works with student athletes on performance enhancement strategies. All currently enrolled students of Cowley College are eligible for services, which include counseling, assessment, referral, education, and crisis intervention. There is no charge for services and all services are confidential. Disability Services Students who have a documented disability and need accommodations in the classroom should file for services with the Disability Services program. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, Cowley ensures that facilities and instructional programs are accessible to all people and provide reasonable accommodations according to the law. It is the policy of Cowley College that no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability, and all students shall have the right to enjoy full and equal goods, services, facilities, privileges, and advantages or accommodations at the college. Nelson Student Center Students who would like to unwind should visit the Nelson Student Center. The Jungle is open to all students and staff and features several computers for recreational use. The game room provides students with a variety of entertainment options. Pool, ping-pong, and other games are available for all students and staff. In addition, students may check out chess sets, cards, and other board games. There is also a movie room available for students to use. Health Services Health information and medical services are available to all Cowley students and staff. Over the counter medications, blood pressure checks, basic first aid, and clinic referrals are some of the services we provide. Most services are free. There is a minimal fee for lab tests (strep throat screens, pregnancy tests, etc.) and immunizations (TB skin tests, tetanus shots, etc.) All services are confidential. IMPACT This program is a federally funded, Student Support Services TRIO Program which is designed to assist eligible students in successfully reaching their goal of graduation from college. Services are free to individuals who are enrolled in the program. Students must also meet at least one of the following categories to be eligible for the program. First Generation College Student; Meet Income Guidelines; Documented Disability. Renn Memorial Library Housing more than 26 thousand print volumes, Renn Memorial Library also has numerous periodicals, and extensive online databases. Computers, printers,

10 access to the Internet, reference books, a scanner, inter-library loan material, and a copy machine are all available for student use. Renn Memorial Library is open Sunday through Friday. Tiger Deli The Tiger Deli serves miscellaneous concession food including hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, and a variety of other foods. The snack bar is open to all students and staff. Gift cards are available for purchase. Tiger Booster Club The Tiger Booster Club will begin its 42nd year this August. TBC is an organization which raises funds for the purpose of helping sustain the athletic scholarship program under the rules of the Jayhawk Community College Conference. Under the leadership of this year s officers, a continuing emphasis is placed on total community involvement in supporting the athletic program. TBC Luncheons Tiger Booster Club meets to honor Cowley athletes and their teams. At this luncheon, every coach gives a team update. Community members from around the area participate in this event. Adopt-A-Player Program Many of our student-athletes are very far from home. Some are even out of country, and they need a support system here at Cowley County Community College. Cowley s Adopt-A-Player program is designed to give our community members the opportunity to make these student athletes feel at home and to give them a means of support throughout the school year. The help and support we give these students will be remembered, and they will know they made the right choice by attending Cowley County Community College. The friendships made through this program will be priceless. Student Athlete of the Month The TBC started an awards program to give recognition to student athletes who perform well in athletics and in the classroom. Each month coaches nominate their athletes for the Student Athlete of the Month Award. A committee selects one male and one female winner per month and recognizes them with a plaque. Athletic Awards Banquet The Tiger Booster Club and Cowley Athletic Department recognize their outstanding athletes and coaches at the Athletic Banquet at the end of the school year. At this banquet coaches present their conference and national awards. With approximately 400 people in attendance, athletes and their families have a wonderful dinner and a very memorable evening. Questions or Comments Any questions or comments can be directed to the Cowley Athletic Office at , Shane Larson, or , Patty Mugler. Or you can e- mail us by going to the staff directory at Published August 2014 Cowley Athletic Office