Wingate University. Master of Arts in. Handbook/Catalog. School of Sport Sciences

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1 Wingate University School of Sport Sciences Master of Arts in Sport Management Program Handbook/Catalog

2 2 About Wingate University Wingate University, founded in 1896, is a comprehensive university offering baccalaureate degrees in more than 35 majors, master s degrees from the Porter B. Byrum School of Business, the Lloyd and Georgia Thayer School of Education and the Levine College of Health Sciences, and doctoral degrees in education, pharmacy and physical therapy. More than 3,000 students attend the University. The 425-acre Wingate campus is located on the southeastern edge of the metropolitan Charlotte area in North Carolina. Wingate s programs of study are centered at the Wingate University campus in Wingate, North Carolina, the Ballantyne area of south Charlotte, and in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Wingate University Ballantyne is housed in the Harris Building at Ballantyne Corporate Place, near the Johnston Road/Highway 521 interchange on I-485. The 13,657 square foot facility consists of ten classrooms, administrative offices, student break area, and a computer lab. Free parking is available for students with 24-hour security. Ballantyne Corporate Park has 250 companies with more than 13,000 employees. Convenient amenities for professional students are close by, including restaurants, retail shops, a Y Fitness Center, golf course, and landscaped walking trails. For more information about the Master of Arts in Sport Management program, visit edu/ballantyne/masm, or call

3 3 A Message from Dr. Travis L. Teague, Dean of the School of Sport Sciences Welcome to Wingate University School of Sport Sciences Master of Arts in Sport Management (MASM) program the first step in a new and exciting adventure of learning, growth, and opportunity in the field of sport management. We are pleased you have an interest in Wingate University, particularly the Master of Arts in Sport Management program. Our goal is to equip our students with the best available skills needed for success as a leader in today s competitive workplace. Our program faculty and staff pride themselves in developing relationships necessary to maximize student success. Our new campus, located in the flourishing business district of Ballantyne, provides our students with not only opportunity for academic success, but close access to some of the largest and most prestigious sport businesses in the country. We look forward to taking you in the direction you want to go. I am excited about the future of Wingate University s graduate sport management program. Best wishes in your studies this academic year, Dr. Travis L. Teague Dean, School of Sport Sciences

4 4 Contents About Wingate University...2 A Message from Dr. Travis L. Teague, Dean of the School of Sport Sciences...3 Program Correspondence...6 General Directory...6 University Mission...7 Goals...7 General Information...8 THE MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT...9 Admission Requirements...9 Miller Analogies Test (MAT)...9 Graduate Record Examination...9 MASM Program Accreditation...10 Academic Calendar Program Requirements...12 Internship...12 Project...13 Thesis...13 Program Portfolio...13 Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs)...14 Program Completion...14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS...15 SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES MASM FACULTY AND STAFF...18 ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM...19 Access to Student Educational Records...19 Advising...19 Attendance...19 Computing Facilities...19 Copyright Policies...20 Student Rights and Copyright...20 Directed Study...21 Disability Services...21 Student Disability Grievance Procedure...22 Who May Grieve?...22 What May Be Grieved?...22 Confidentiality and Prohibition Against Retaliation...22 Informal Grievance Procedure...22 Formal Grievance Procedure...23 Appeal...23 Adjustment of Deadlines...23 Interim Measures...24 Confidentiality of Records...24 Disability Accommodations...24 External Complaints...24 Disability Harassment Policy Financial Planning...25 Grading Policy...25 Graduation Procedures...25 Honor Code...26 Incomplete...26 Library Resources...26 Non-Degree Seeking Students...27 Program Evaluation and Review...27

5 Provisional Admission...27 Registration...28 Residency Requirement...28 Student Grievances and Appeals...28 Student IDs and Parking Stickers...28 Textbooks...28 Transcripts...29 Transfer Credit...29 WinLINK Access...29 Withdrawal...29 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...30 Tuition/Fees...30 Refunds...30 Financial Aid...30 Return of Title IV Funds...30 Institutional and Student Responsibility in Regard to the Return of Title IV Funds...31 Loan Programs...32 Equal Payment Plan...32 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy for Financial Aid Recipients...32 General Satisfactory Academic Progress Principles...32 Satisfactory Academic Progress: MASM Students...33 Failure to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress...33 Appeals

6 6 Program Correspondence Dr. Dawn M. Norwood, Program Director Wingate University - Ballantyne Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite (fax) Charlotte, NC General Directory General Information/Admission Academic Advising Dr. Dawn M. Norwood Program Director Holly Griffin Assistant to the Dean Dr. Dawn M. Norwood Program Director Dr. Travis Teague Dean, School of Sport Sciences d.norwood@wingate.edu (fax) h.griffin@wingate.edu fax d.norwood@wingate.edu t.teague@wingate.edu Books and Supplies Bookstore Graduation Maria Taylor Associate Registrar m.taylor@wingate.edu Library/Archives/Reference Library Staff Registration Registrar/Transcripts Student Financial Planning Student Accounts Dr. Dawn M. Norwood Program Director Maria Taylor Associate Registrar Jenn Pearson Assistant Director, Financial Planning Wynne Stegall Accounting Manager, Students d.norwood@wingate.edu m.taylor@wingate.edu j.pearson@wingate.edu wstegall@wingate.edu Student Accounts/WinLINK Help Desk support.wingate.edu/ portal

7 7 University Mission The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical, and productive global citizens. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the University seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Knowledge, Faith, and Service. Goals To promote knowledge, the University seeks to: Provide programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study Provide a faculty committed to teaching and learning Require an undergraduate core curriculum designed to develop: aesthetic, cultural, and literary appreciation analytical and problem-solving abilities critical thinking effective communication integrated perspectives on civilization, the individual, and the social group wellness Offer majors and programs of study appropriate for society and the University s student population and resources that further develop students knowledge and skills in focused areas Create opportunities for international study and travel Provide opportunities to explore and develop academic, career, and personal goals Encourage participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities To nurture faith, the University seeks to: Sustain a community where the bases of faith are explored and where there is a search for truth and meaning Articulate the ideal of integrity in all relationships Encourage ethical application of knowledge informed by Judeo-Christian principles Create and support opportunities for worship and faith development Attract scholars for whom Judeo-Christian values and practice are important aspects of living To encourage service, the University seeks to: Emphasize the importance of service to God and humanity Facilitate opportunities to volunteer time, knowledge, and labor beyond the campus community Sponsor organizations that coordinate service opportunities and foster leadership and teamwork

8 8 General Information This graduate handbook/catalog contains detailed information pertinent to Wingate University s Master of Arts in Sport Management program and should be read and followed in conjunction with the Wingate University undergraduate catalog. The information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. However, Wingate University reserves the right to make changes in the graduate program s academic and financial policies, in student requirements, and in regulations at any time without prior notice. The University further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw at any time. It is the responsibility of the student to read the Graduate Handbook/Catalog and adhere to the policies, procedures, and deadlines therein. It is also each student s responsibility to learn and meet the requirements for Graduation. Neither the student s advisor nor the Registrar is responsible for ensuring that the student meets degree requirements. All graduate Sport Management classes meet in the evenings (Monday through Thursday) and will be offered at the Wingate University Ballantyne Campus (13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC) unless otherwise stated. Please note that the Master of Arts in Sport Management degree does not lead to any form of licensure as a teacher.

9 THE MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT The Master of Arts in Sport Management was developed and established by the School of Sport Sciences at Wingate University in May This program is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in any field and aspire to work in the field of sport management. MASM program graduates will learn and develop skills in sport marketing and sponsorship, financial management, event and facility management and legal aspects of sport. Program graduates will be prepared for managerial roles in several facets of the sport management industry. Admission Requirements Wingate University s MASM program has rolling admissions for three semesters fall, spring and summer (which has two sessions). A student is admitted with full acceptance if he/she has submitted and satisfactorily met the requirements for admission to the program. In order to be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Sport Management, an applicant must: Complete the online application form with a non-refundable $30 application fee. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an overall 2.5 GPA or higher during undergraduate work or a 2.5 GPA or higher in the major. Official transcripts must be received directly from the college or university. Submit official satisfactory scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Official scores must be received directly from the testing agency. Provide two (2) letters of recommendations from administrative or supervisory personnel. All admission documentation requirements should be mailed, faxed or scanned/ ed to: Wingate University Ballantyne Master of Arts in Sport Management Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 150 Charlotte, NC (980) Phone (980) Fax Graduate Admission Tests The GRE or the MAT must be taken prior to admission to the program. Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Wingate University is an official testing site for the Millers Analogy Test (MAT). For additional information, to receive a booklet containing test information, and/or to register for the test, contact the Thayer School of Education at The MAT is administered in the Bridges Building Computer Lab at Wingate University in Wingate, NC, on the last Wednesday of every month during the school year. The Wingate University school code for the MAT is For additional information, including a list of other testing sites, contact Pearson Assessment at or Graduate Record Examination The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not administered on the Wingate University campus; however, a number of colleges and universities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and across the country administer the exam. 9

10 10 The Wingate University school code for the GRE is For registration information for the Graduate Record Examination, the student should call (704) , or contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) at GRE-CALL or MASM Program Accreditation The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master s, or doctorate degrees (see Questions about the status of the University s accreditation may be obtained from the Commission on Colleges by calling or by writing to the SACS home office, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA Wingate University s Master of Arts in Sport Management program earned accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), the specialized accrediting body that promotes and recognizes excellence in sport management education in colleges and universities. This accreditation serves to keep the program on the leading edge of trends in higher education and sport management, assures that the characteristics of excellence are evident in the curriculum and co-curricular experiences, and insures that students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the field of sport management. Visit the COSMA website at for more information about accreditation.

11 11 Academic Calendar FALL 2015 TERM August 20 MASM Student Orientation 24 CLASSES BEGIN 28 Drop/Add ends September 7 Labor Day CLASSES IN SESSION 8 DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR DECEMBER 2015 GRADUA- TION 25 Deadline to remove grades of "I" from previous term October 9 Mid-semester grades Fall Break NO CLASSES 29 Last day to withdraw with a "W" November Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES December 7-8 FINAL EXAMS 11 Deadline to submit Internship Contracts for Spring 2015 term SPRING 2016 TERM January 11 CLASSES BEGIN 15 Drop/Add ends 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO CLASS 25 COMMENCEMENT APPLICATIONS DUE February 12 Deadline to remove grades of "I" from previous term March 4 Mid-semester grades 7-11 Spring Break NO CLASSES Easter Holiday NO CLASSES 31 Last day to withdraw with a "W" April 8 Deadline to submit Internship Contracts for Summer 2016 term May 2-3 FINAL EXAMS 14 COMMENCEMENT SUMMER I TERM May 16 CLASSES BEGIN 30 Memorial Day NO CLASS June FINAL EXAMS SUMMER II TERM July 5 CLASSES BEGIN 22 Deadline to submit Internship Contracts for Fall 2016 term August 9-10 FINAL EXAMS

12 12 Program Requirements All students will complete the following: Sport Management Core (30 hours): MASM 535: Sport Research MASM 553: PR and Technology in Sport MASM 555: Financial Aspects of Sport MASM 557: Sport Marketing and Promotions MASM 558: Sport Sales and Sponsorship MASM 559: Sport Venue and Event Management MASM 561: Sport Law and Ethics MASM 573: Management and Leadership in Sport MASM 591: Organization and Administration in Sport MASM 600: Seminar: Issues in Sport Management Professional Practice/Thesis (6 hours) Students must select ONE of the following options: Option #1. Professional Practice MASM 620: Sport Management Internship or Elective Course MASM 630: Sport Management Project Option #2. Thesis MASM 631: Thesis I MASM 632: Thesis II Program Portfolio (0 hours) MASM 625: Sport Management Portfolio (Pass/Fail no credit) Note: MASM 625 must be taken simultaneously with your final academic course. Total 36 Hours Internship The student s internship is an integral part of the entire graduate education experience. Students have the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom, gain practical work experience, learn new skills, and develop professional contacts in the sport field. A student interested in completing the Sport Management Internship must meet with the Program Director by the mid-point of the semester preceding the expected date of enrollment. The Program Director will discuss the student s responsibilities, review all the required documentation, and explore the options for the student s internship. Every effort is made to secure an internship site that fits each student s interest and career goals. Students may secure their own internship; but regardless of how the internship is secured, it must be approved before the student can enroll in the Sport Management Internship. The MASM Program Director will serve as the internship faculty supervisor. In order to be eligible for registering for the internship, the Internship Contract must be completed and signed by the student and the site supervisor, and submitted to the Program Director at least 30 days before the beginning of the internship. The contract must be approved by the Program Director, Dean, Director of Campus Internships, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Registrar before the student may enroll for academic credit. The experience must comprise at minimum 225 total clock hours over the course of the semester enrolled. Required documentation (evaluations, reflection papers, and bi-weekly reports) must be submitted by the deadline dates.

13 It is not uncommon for students in a Sport Management program to complete more than one internship experience. A student may be allowed to complete a second internship with the approval of the Program Director. All other requirements, as outlined above, must also be completed in order to enroll in the Sport Management Internship course a second time. Please note that while a student may register for and complete a second internship for three (3) credit hours, only the hours from the first internship will be counted toward degree completion. Project The Sport Management Project is designed to be an interdisciplinary problem-solving experience conducted by the graduate student as a capstone of their academic program. The intent of the Project is for the student to apply the concepts, principles, and practices they have learned to (a) expound on a real issue within a sport management area of interest to them and/or (b) conduct an investigative study of some aspect of sport management. The MASM Program Director will serve as the Project Advisor. A student must meet with the Program Director in advance of enrolling in MASM 630: Sport Management Project in order to gain approval of the topic and procedures. The student shall also meet at regularly scheduled intervals during the semester to present updates, receive recommendations and suggestions, and gain approval for continuing with the project. The Sport Management Project is designed to be completed within the semester of enrollment in the class. Thesis The thesis is the culminating activity for candidates who have focused interests in research and in those planning to pursue doctoral study. In Thesis I, the student will select a thesis advisor from the faculty in the School of Sport Sciences, and a thesis committee to include the MASM Program Director. Candidates, with support from their thesis advisor and committee, will create a thesis prospectus detailing background information and statement of purpose; develop the hypothesis statement; conduct the review of literature; compile a list of relevant sources, and establish the procedures for their proposed research, including the methods, research instrument, data collection process, description of the participants and participant selection, and preliminary certification of the Research Review Board. Upon satisfactory completion of Thesis I, candidates will enroll in Thesis II the following semester. With support from their thesis advisor and committee, the student will complete the remaining steps of the thesis, including application of the research instrument; collection and analysis of the data; development of the conclusion and recommendation for future research and application; composing the abstract; completion and approval of the final written Thesis; and presentation of the oral defense to the thesis committee and the MASM faculty. Program Portfolio The MASM program requires that all students complete a Program Portfolio. This is the culminating program product which will be evaluated on an outcomes-based assessment. The Portfolio is normally completed simultaneously with the final semester of coursework, and will be graded on a Pass/ Fail basis. If the program portfolio is not completed simultaneously (or successfully) within the final semester, an administrative fee of $250 will be charged for the semester in which it is completed. Information regarding the Portfolio will be provided once you begin classes. The document outlines the sport management standards that the students will meet during their time in the MASM program. Sport Management students who graduate are expected to be professionally competent in the following key Common Professional Component topical areas: Social, Psychological, and International Foundations of Sport Management, Leadership, and Ethics in Sport Management Sport Marketing Communication Finance, Accounting, and Economics 13

14 14 Legal Aspects of Sport Integrative Experiences Products (assignments, projects, presentations, etc.) that the students have completed during the course of their program of study will serve as evidence for completing the standards listed. Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) are exciting ways to develop partnerships among the individual students, the MASM program, and area sports teams and organizations. The concept of ELOs is extremely important to our academic program of study as it provides direct, hands-on experience in the student s chosen field of Sport Management; gives the student the opportunity to acquire and apply knowledge in a relevant setting; and contributes significantly to the student s overall understanding of the real world of sport and athletics. The Program Director will secure the ELOs. They will be presented to MASM students at the beginning of each semester including summer. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the list of ELOs and to identify those for which s/he will commit. For the sake of maintaining good working relationships with our partners, it is imperative for students to follow through with ELOs they have signed on to complete. Students are not permitted to use events/opportunities not appearing on the approved ELO list without prior approval of the Program Director. Please note that such approvals will only be given in extreme/special circumstances and at the discretion of the Program Director. Students beginning the MASM program in the Fall 2015 semester (and subsequent semesters) will be required to complete ten (10) ELOs during the course of their graduate degree program. Each ELO will require at least three (3) hours of service to the organization or event. A recommended schedule of ELO completion consists of two (2) ELOs in the fall, two (2) in the spring and one (1) in the summer until all ELOs have been completed. After completion of each ELO, the student must complete an ELO Reflection Report detailing how the activity met the program objectives. The form must be submitted to the Program Director within one week of returning from the experience. Failure to submit the document within the designated time period will result in no credit given for that ELO. A copy of the Reflection Report will also be attached to the student s Program Portfolio, which is completed at the end of the graduate degree program. Program Completion Candidates for the Master of Arts in Sport Management must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of coursework in accordance with the prescribed program of study with a minimum overall grade point average of No more than one (1) course with a grade of "C" will be applied toward graduation. Students are allowed up to six (6) years from her/his start date to complete the program.

15 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MASM535: Sport Research This course will familiarize the graduate candidate with the nature, procedures, and application of action research in sport management. Candidates will examine, analyze, and synthesize action research literature and will plan, conduct, and report upon a simple sport research study. Credit: 3 hours MASM553: PR and Technology in Sport This course will focus on the growth of the Internet and its emerging role as marketing and a public relations medium. Students will explore the advantages and disadvantages relative to traditional marketing practices. Students will engage in creating promotional and informational video formats, web pages, online survey forms, and work to analyze survey responses. Credit: 3 hours MASM555: Financial Aspects of Sport This course is designed to allow the student to understand the fundamentals of finance, budgeting, and accounting in the sport and recreation industry. The course will emphasize financial principles, financial markets as well as growth and development of revenue sources in the 21st century. Credit: 3 hours MASM557: Sport Marketing and Promotions This course will provide the theoretical underpinnings of sport promotion and sales and to illustrate their applications with practical examples from the sport marketplace. The course will also introduce students to the application of basic principles of marketing to and managing sport industry with emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, professional sport and multi-sport club operations by providing students with a broad appreciation of marketing, providing them with an up-to-date understanding of marketing concepts as they are currently being applied in advanced study and work in marketing, consumer behavior and related fields. Credit: 3 hours MASM558: Sport Sales and Sponsorship This course will provide the theoretical techniques used to sell and generate revenues in the sport industry. This required course will concentrate on corporate sales and sponsorship, its growing role and its vital importance in sports. Topics include sales proposal development, sponsorship solicitation, licensing rights, new business development, endorsements and merchandising, commercialization of technology, and corporate partnerships. The course will provide an overview of the industry and instruction on effective methods to plan, price, organize, acquire, implement, measure and evaluate sponsorships including the development of a corporate sponsorship plan. Credit: 3 hours MASM559: Sport Venue and Event Management This course will provide identification and investigation into the design and management of sport and recreational venues. Management techniques and procedures for athletic events will be examined. Required field trips will be a vital component of in this class. Credit: 3 hours MASM561: Sport Law and Ethics This course will enable the student to analyze and understand legal issues and to discuss the ramifications of those issues with a foundation of comprehensive information that is relevant to managers in the sport industry. Ethical considerations in sport decision-making will also be discussed. Credit: 3 hours 15

16 16 MASM573: Management and Leadership in Sport After successful completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate leadership theories from historical and contemporary perspectives in business, investigate contemporary thinking on leadership and how leadership roles are changing in the 21st century; identify ways leadership in sport organizations can positively affect local and regional communities; develop leadership models for effective organizations; and formulate a personal and professional growth plan as a sport leader. Credit: 3 hours MASM591: Organization & Administration of Sport The administrative processes in sports and athletics from high school, to college, to public/private recreation, and to professional sports will be analyzed and examined. Credit: 3 hours MASM600: Issues in Sport Management This course presents an overview of all aspects and issues documented in current sport literature. This is a capstone course and is designed to be reading and writing intensive. The course also serves as the culmination point for degree completion and the portfolio project. Seminar must be taken during the final 9 hours of the program. Credit: 3 hours MASM620: Sport Management Internship The internship will normally occur at the approximate mid-point of the student s program. A minimum of 225 hours will earn three (3) credit hours and will be supervised by the Program Director and the internship site supervisor. Credit: 3 hours MASM625: Sport Management Portfolio The portfolio is the culminating program product which will be evaluated on an outcomes-based assessment. The sport management student who graduates from an accredited program is expected to be professionally competent in the key Common Professional Component (CPC) topical areas which include (A) social, psychological and international foundations of sport, (B) management, leadership and ethics in sport management, (C) sport marketing, (D) communications, (E) finance, accounting and economics, (F) legal aspects of sport, and (G) integrative experiences. Credit: 0 hours (Pass/Fail) MASM630: Sport Management Project This project will represent the culminating experience for the non-thesis student. The project will comprise of a research study or a major sport management project, planned and completed under the guidance of the Program Director/Academic Advisor. The project is expected to demonstrate the student s ability to conduct in-depth research, the capability to gather and organize large amounts of material, and the capacity to write the material in a clear, accessible, and professional standard. It is expected that the student spend, at minimum, hours in the completion of the project. Credit: 3 hours MASM631: Sport Management Thesis This is a culminating activity for candidates who have focused interest in research and in those planning to pursue doctoral study. Candidates, with support from their Thesis advisor and committee, will create a thesis prospectus detailing background information and statement of purpose; develop the hypothesis statement; conduct the review of literature; compile a list of relevant sources, and establish the procedures for their proposed research, including the methods, research instrument, data collection process, description of the participants and a participant selection, and preliminary certification of the Research Review Board. Credit: 3 hours

17 17 MASM632: Sport Management Thesis II Upon satisfactory completion of MASM 631: Sport Management Thesis I, candidates, with support from their major professor and thesis committee, will complete the remaining steps of the Thesis project, including application of the research instrument; collection and analysis of the data; development of the conclusion and recommendation; composing the abstract; completion and approval of the final written Thesis; and presentation of the oral defense to the Thesis committee and the MASM faculty. Credit: 3 hours

18 18 SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES MASM FACULTY AND STAFF Travis L. Teague, Professor and Dean of the School of Sport Sciences B.A., M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University Holly Griffin, Assistant to the Dean of Sport Sciences B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dawn M. Norwood, MASM Program Director and Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences B.A., Northern Illinois University; M.S., Grambling State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville Ji-Ho Kim, Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences B.A., Kyungsung University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville Christie DeWaele, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Nevada at Las Vegas

19 ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM Access to Student Educational Records The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, regulates the use and disclosure of personal and academic information in educational records and permits a student to inspect the information maintained in those records. A copy of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is on file in the Office of the Dean of Students in the Dickson-Palmer Student Center. It can also be found at (search for 20 USC 1232g). A full statement pertaining to the University s compliance with the Buckley Amendment is available on the University website. Advising Wingate University s School of Sport Sciences is committed to providing academic advice and personal guidance for its students. Each student has an advisor who helps plan the student s academic program and may meet with him/her throughout the program. Upon receipt of the letter of acceptance to the MASM program students will need to contact their advisor identified in their acceptance letters to schedule their initial advisory meeting. Initial conferences and program plans, where applicable, should be on file by the end of the semester in which they begin the program. After the initial conference students are expected to meet periodically with their advisor to obtain assistance with scheduling, progress through the program and in the planning for the program portfolio experience. It is the student s responsibility to contact his/her advisor when needed. Wingate University values student input and uses that information as part of our ongoing evaluation and assessment of the program. Attendance Students are required to attend every meeting of every course on time and for the duration of the class period, and to report to class fully prepared with textbooks and other required material. Attendance will be taken by the instructor before every class period, and all absences and tardies will be recorded. MASM program policy allows that students may miss no more than three (3) class periods, regardless of the circumstances (including absences for sanctioned athletic events or competitions). Upon the fourth (4th) absence, the student will be removed from the class roster and be given an F for the semester. Each faculty member will determine the effect of any and all absences on his/her grading policy and will inform the students of such on the first day of class. Excessive absences (and the resultant failing grade) will jeopardize academic standing and enrollment status, which, in turn, may impact financial aid, veteran s benefits, and/or athletic eligibility. It is therefore imperative that students attend all class meetings or consult with the instructor in advance if absences or tardiness are imminent. Students must make necessary arrangements to complete all the classwork, assignments, tests, etc., missed as a result of any absence. It is critical that student-athletes and graduate assistant coaches work with their respective head coach in advance to determine athletic schedules so as to avoid any conflicts. Even if an absence is considered excused, it shall nevertheless be calculated into the three class period maximum allowance. Computing Facilities At the Wingate University Ballantyne Campus, classes are taught in technologically equipped classrooms that include wireless access and distance learning capabilities. The Ballantyne Campus is also equipped with a networked computer lab and student resource center for student use, with each computer networked so students can access the Internet and as well as their own network devices. 19

20 20 Copyright Policies Copyright Compliance Copyright infringement is the act of reproducing, distributing, performing, publicly displaying or making into a derivative work anything that is copyright protected without the permission of the copyright owner or without legal authority (Title 17 United States Code Section 106 Copyright Act). In the peer-to peer file-sharing context, unauthorized downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work such as music, videos, books, games, software, or other files constitutes an infringement. All users of the Wingate network are responsible for using electronic materials in accordance with copyright and licensing restrictions. Use of University resources resulting in the violation of copyright laws, including downloading or sharing copyright protected works, is strictly prohibited. Copyright infringement, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to civil and/or criminal liabilities, as well as personal sanctions imposed by the University. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or statutory damages of not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For willful infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed (i.e. each song or movie illegally copied or distributed). A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys fees. For details, see Title 17 United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. University sanctions for copyright violations can include suspension of user accounts, suspension of internet access and additional disciplinary sanctions for Honor Code violations as defined in the Student Handbook. More information regarding copyright laws can be found at and www. copyright.gov/help/faq. Student Rights and Copyright A. Copyrights - All copyrights in scholarly books, articles and other publications, artistic, literary, film, tape, and musical works (literary and artistic works) are retained by the faculty, staff, and students who are the authors and are not deemed to be works for hire. Literary and artistic works include texts that have been stored on computer media, but excludes computer programs or computer software or databases that are neither accessory to nor an electronic expression of a scholarly text. Copyrights in computer programs, code and software shall be treated as an invention under Section C., and the ownership of these copyrights shall follow the policy or ownership of the invention as a whole. Commercial use of the University s name and/or other trademarks requires prior University approval. B. Patent Policy on Technology and Literary and Artistic Works - It is the purpose of this policy to encourage, support and reward scientific research and scholarship, and to recognize the rights and interests of the creator, author, inventor, or innovator, the public, the sponsor, and the University. The terms inventions, discoveries, and other innovations and technology include tangible or intangible inventions, in the patent sense, whether or not reduced to practice, and tangible research results whether or not patentable or copyrightable. These research results include, for example, computer programs, integrated circuit designs, industrial designs, data bases, technical drawings, biogenic materials, and other technical creations. Faculty members working with students on research projects must inform those students in advance of the terms of this policy and of any burdens of non-disclosure or confidentiality deemed necessary by the faculty member to protect resulting technology. In general, technology created by employees, faculty, staff and students will become the property of the University, and the benefits accruing to the University derived from such inventions will be used to further the academic and research program of the University, subject to the laws of North Carolina. All rights in technology created by Wingate faculty, staff, or students without the use of 40 University facilities or funds administered by the University, but which fall within the inventor s or creator s scope

21 of employment, are granted to the University, with income to be distributed in accordance with this policy, subject to the following two (2) exceptions, in which the University generally will assert no ownership rights or interests: 1. Technology assigned to an outside entity by a faculty member under a consulting agreement that is consistent with University policies, including conflict of interest policies, and that was disclosed in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in advance of the agreement by the faculty member. 2. Technology created pursuant to independent research or other outside activity that is consistent with University policies, including conflict of interest policies, and that was disclosed in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at the beginning phase of this research or activity. Acknowledgment in writing is to be obtained from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. C. Patents or Inventions - Any discovery or invention (1) resulting from research carried on by or under the direction of any employee of the University and having all or part of the cost thereof paid from University funds or from funds under the control of or administered by the University, or (2) which is made by any employee of the University as a direct result of his duties with the University, or (3) which has been developed in whole or in part by any employee, student, or other person through the utilization of University resources or facilities, belongs to the University, shall be assigned to the University (including all rights, title and interest in and to the discovery or invention), and shall be used and controlled in ways to produce the greatest benefit to the University and to the public and shall, at the same time, provide a corresponding benefit to the inventor. A fund for the promotion of research may be established by the University. In it may be deposited all monies received by the University from financially profitable patents or inventions made by members of its faculty, staff, other employees, students, and others. These monies shall be expended or invested as the President or Board of Trustees may direct and shall be used to further the research and educational activities of the University. D. Procedures - A disclosure of any invention or discovery made by an employee or student of the University or resulting from research carried on under the direction of an employee or student in which the University may have an interest shall be submitted promptly by such inventor or discoverer to the division chair or Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs or other designated administrative officer. Such officer shall append thereto a statement setting forth his or her opinion concerning the scientific, technical, and economic merit of such invention or discovery, the likelihood and desirability of obtaining a patent, and an estimate of the commercial possibilities of such a patent and transmit such statement to the individual responsible for inventions and discoveries. Directed Study In rare instances, it may be necessary for a student to take a catalog course on an individual basis. The Dean of the School of Sport Sciences and the faculty member must approve such a request. Please note the following as it pertains to gaining approval for a directed study: The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 A student will not be allowed to take a directed study course to repeat a course in which a grade of "D" was previously earned. Disability Services Wingate University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in University programs or activities due to his or her disability. The University is fully committed to complying with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504) and to providing equal educational opportunities to otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Disability support services are available to otherwise qualified students with disabilities to ensure equal access to the University s programs and services. Services may include making academic and/or non-academic accommodations for students. The University s Office of Disability Services is the only designated department authorized to coordinate disability related services. Students should contact the Office of Disability Services when seeking academic and/or non-academic accommodations. The 21

22 22 office is located at the main campus on the 2nd floor of the Ethel K. Smith Library, in the Academic Resource Center (the ARC). Contact information: Student Disability Grievance Procedure Wingate University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, subjected to discrimination in connection with, or denied the benefits of any University programs or activities due to his or her disability. The University has adopted this internal grievance procedure to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( Section 504 ) or Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( Title III ) or otherwise alleging disability-related discrimination or harassment. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, and Title III prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by private entities (including Universities) that provide places of public accommodation. These laws and accompanying regulations may be examined in the office of the Director of Disability Support Services, whom the University has designated to coordinate its efforts to comply with Section 504 and the ADA ( the Director ). Who May Grieve? Any student currently enrolled at the University who believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of disability by a University employee (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, or other agent of the University) University student, or, in certain circumstances, by a visitor to the University, may use this process to file a grievance. What May Be Grieved? An action or decision may be grieved if it involves alleged discrimination by a University employee (or, in certain circumstances, by a visitor to the University) against a student on the basis of that student s disability. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, denial of accommodations, lack of physical access to University facilities or programs, or disability harassment. This process may not be used to file a complaint against a fellow student. In that situation, the grievant should follow the regulations regarding community standards found in the student handbook applicable to his or her program of study. Confidentiality and Prohibition Against Retaliation The University will treat all information submitted in connection with a grievance as confidential. Subject to FERPA and other applicable privacy laws, however, the University official investigating the grievance will inform individuals with a legitimate need to know of the grievance and may provide them related information as necessary to allow the University official to conduct a meaningful and thorough investigation. The University official investigating the grievance will inform all involved parties of the need to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Wingate University prohibits retaliation for submitting a grievance or participating in a grievance investigation. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and adverse actions. The University official investigating the grievance will advise all involved parties of this strict prohibition against retaliation. Informal Grievance Procedure The Informal Grievance Procedure is designed to facilitate a satisfactory resolution of the grievance in an informal manner. The student has the option to forego the Informal Grievance Procedure and move immediately to the Formal Grievance Procedure. A student initiates the Informal Grievance Procedure by contacting the Program Director. If the Program Director is the subject of the grievance, the student initiates the Informal Grievance Procedure by contacting the Dean of the School of Sport Sciences. The student may contact the appropriate official (the Investigator ) by , phone, or in person. To initiate the Informal Grievance Pro-

23 cedure, a student is not required to submit the grievance in writing, but the Investigator may ask the student to do so or to submit other evidence, if necessary, to facilitate a satisfactory resolution. The Investigator will attempt to expeditiously facilitate a satisfactory resolution. The Investigator may meet in person with the student, confer with the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed, attempt to arrange a meeting between the student and the individual(s), or take any other steps the Investigator believes will be useful in promoting resolution. Within 21 calendar days after the student initially contacts the Investigator regarding the grievance, the Investigator will inform the student in writing of the outcome of the Informal Grievance Procedure. 23 Formal Grievance Procedure If the student is not satisfied with the resolution reached using the Informal Grievance Procedure, or if the student chooses not to use the Informal Grievance Procedure, the student may initiate the Formal Grievance Procedure by submitting a written complaint to the appropriate Investigator. A student who chooses to initiate the Formal Grievance Procedure after participating in the Informal Grievance Procedure must do so within 14 calendar days of receipt of the Investigator s written notification of the outcome of the Informal Grievance Procedure. The written complaint must: be dated; state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the date of the alleged action; state how the action is discriminatory (or how the decision is unreasonable if it a denial of a requested accommodation); name the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed; state the requested remedy, and be signed by the student. Within seven calendar days of receiving the written complaint, the Investigator will provide written notification of receipt of the complaint to the grievant and to the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed. The Investigator will also conduct a thorough investigation of the complaint, affording all relevant persons an opportunity to submit evidence regarding the allegations. Within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint, the Investigator will provide the grievant and the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed a written decision regarding the grievance. The decision will include findings of fact, a conclusion, and, if applicable, an explanation of remedies, which may include the imposition of disciplinary sanctions and / or referral to an individual s supervisor or another administrator for the determination and imposition of disciplinary sanctions. Appeal The student or the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed may appeal within fourteen calendar days of receiving the Investigator s written decision and/or any associated disciplinary sanctions by writing to the Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs. The written appeal must clearly set forth the grounds for the appeal and must include all supporting evidence. Generally, the Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs will limit his or her review of the Investigator s decision to determining whether the Investigator considered the proper facts and whether there were any procedural irregularities. Within 21 days of receipt of the appeal, the Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs will provide the grievant and the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed a written decision regarding the appeal. The decision of the Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs is final, and the University will disregard any subsequent appeals (in any form) to any University representative, including the University President. Adjustment of Deadlines The Investigator or the Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs may change the above deadlines for good cause, such as semester or summer breaks. Likewise, if the application of time deadlines creates a hardship due to the urgency of the matter or the proximity of an event, the Investigator or Vice President for Academic Affairs, at the request of the student, will determine if an expedited procedure can be created.