SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

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1 SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

2 SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY The Department of Athletics at Shippensburg University, its coaching personnel, physicians, certified athletic trainers, and administrators, strongly believe that the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs (excluding those drugs prescribed by a physician to treat a specific medical condition) can be detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of its student-athletes, no matter when such use should occur during the year. Additionally, the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can seriously interfere with the performance of individuals as students and as athletes and can be extremely dangerous to studentathletes and their teammates, particularly when participating in athletic competition or practice. For health, safety, and social concerns, the Department of Athletics at the University implemented a mandatory substance abuse policy that may include education, counseling, and rehabilitation efforts to assist and benefit the student-athletes at Shippensburg University. This policy remains in effect throughout the academic year. Exceptions to the policy extend to official pre-season camps and any competition taking place after the graduation date. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM The purpose of the Shippensburg University Department of Athletics Substance Abuse Policy is to aid and assist the student-athletes at our institution. This program is based on the Athletic Department s stance that the use and abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco is detrimental to the student-athlete. Specific goals of this program are: To discourage any alcohol and or drug use or abuse by Shippensburg University student-athletes, To identify any student- athlete who may be using or experiencing problems with alcohol or other drugs, To identify abusive patterns and provide a means of intervention and treatment, To provide reasonable safeguards that every student-athlete is medically competent to participate in athletic competition, To maintain and implement good health habits and self-discipline in a drug related environment, and To have every University student-athlete participate and live drug free. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM At the beginning of the academic year a presentation will be made to all student-athletes at Shippensburg University to outline and to review the Substance Abuse Policy, its purposes, and implementation. A copy of this Policy will be given to each student-athlete. Each student-athlete will be asked to sign a form acknowledging receipt and understanding of the policy. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE PROGRAM 1. Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Shippensburg University is considered a privilege. As a required condition for any student to be a member of a Shippensburg University athletic team, he or she must agree to follow the Substance Abuse Policy as found online at shipraiders.com. 2. All violations of the Substance Abuse Policy are considered cumulative for the student- athlete s career. 3. If a student-athlete has been charged and proven guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the student-athlete will automatically advance two violations under the Possession/Use of Alcohol sanction list, in addition to receiving a violation on the DUI sanction list.

3 4. All Substance Abuse Policy regulations are in effect throughout the academic year including holidays, vacation periods, semester break, and, where applicable, during pre- and post-seasons. 5. The Director of Athletics will notify the student-athlete of the violation and appropriate sanctions at the conclusion of the Dean of Students judicial process. 6. Any exceptions to the above regulations must be authorized by the Director of Athletics. The following actions will constitute a violation of the Substance Abuse Policy: 1. Illegal use, possession or sale of drugs is prohibited under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act of Pennsylvania (as found under SU Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, Swataney). 2. Any drug and alcohol infractions, occurring on-campus or off-campus, that are brought before the judicial board, the Dean of Student s office, the Campus Police, local police, or the state police will constitute a violation. These offices may contact the Director of Athletics regarding the facts and extent of infractions following all "Due Process Hearings." Any drug, including alcohol infractions occurring on-campus or off- campus brought to the attention of the athletics administration and/or member of the coaching staff will constitute a violation after all "Due Process Hearings" have taken place. 3. The use of any tobacco-related products, while participating in any practice or game, is prohibited and will constitute a violation. This includes all travel related to athletic events (PSAC regulations). 4. Adherence to all sanctions as found in the Substance Abuse Policy will be observed. If the student-athlete does not meet with the Connection staff or follow the directions set forth in the sanctions, this will constitute an additional violation. 5. Criminal citations for drug, including alcohol, related infractions will be considered a serious breach of the Substance Abuse Policy. A First Violation Sanction will be immediately imposed while the charges are being investigated and legal proceedings are under way. After the case has been discharged in the appropriate manner, more serious sanctions can be imposed. Such sanctions will be in relation to the seriousness of the offense. The student-athlete charged with such a serious violation will be afforded the opportunity to present any additional information concerning such a violation in a hearing chaired by the Director of Athletics. SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY VIOLATIONS Pennsylvania state law sets a minimum age for the purchase of alcoholic beverages at 21 years of age. Alcohol consumption is illegal and unacceptable for student-athletes under the age of twenty-one. Even after reaching 21 years of age, student-athletes are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages when traveling with or representing their teams. Additionally, alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed prior to or while attending athletic or athletically sponsored events (i.e., tailgating at football games, SAAC events, etc.). The following disciplinary guidelines have been established by the Department of Athletics and are in addition to the Shippensburg University Judicial Sanctioning Guidelines for Violations of Drug and Alcohol Policies. For a detailed outline of the Shippensburg University Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Point System, refer to the student handbook, Swataney. Department standards are only minimal sanctions. Additional sanctions may be imposed at the discretion of the coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

4 POSSESSION/USE OF ALCOHOL the Dean of Student s office and the head SECOND VIOLATION: Minimum suspension of 10% of competition schedule. * FOURTH VIOLATION: Minimum suspension of one year of competition. * FIFTH VIOLATION: THIRD VIOLATION: Minimum suspension of 50% of competition schedule. * DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL Meet with members of the University Connection Staff in Athletics, the Director of Sports Medicine and the head Minimum suspension of 50% of competition schedule. * THIRD VIOLATION: Meet with members of the University Connection Staff in Athletics, the Director of Sports Medicine and the head SECOND VIOLATION: Meet with members of the University Connection Staff in Athletics, the Director of Sports Medicine and the head Minimum suspension of one year of competition. * USE AND/OR POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS Minimum suspension of one year of competition. * SECOND VIOLATION:

5 DEALING DRUGS (INCLUDING MARIJUANA) *See appendix for explanations and definitions STUDENT-ATHLETE S RIGHT OF APPEAL All appeals will be handled through the University s judicial system. INDIVIDUAL TEAM POLICIES Each varsity athletic team at Shippensburg University may have a specific drug and alcohol code of conduct that addresses drug and alcohol violations. While each student-athlete will be governed by the Department of Athletics Substance Abuse Policy, each varsity athletic team reserves the right to enforce additional sanctions above and beyond those specified in the athletics policy. CONCLUSION It is the hope of the Department of Athletics that implementation of the Substance Abuse Policy will serve to benefit all who are connected with intercollegiate athletics at Shippensburg University. Further, we believe that participation in this program will make the men and women who participate in athletics at the University, and who represent the University in various areas of athletic competition, better students, better athletes, and more able to make individual, informed, and intelligent decisions with reference to substance use and abuse, both now and in the future. The Shippensburg University Department of Athletics Substance Abuse Policy may be found online at APPENDIX Sanctions will result in the student-athlete being banned from 10% or 50% of the team competition schedule. The suspended events will be the next consecutive events in the schedule. Post-season events are also included in the suspension (i.e., PSAC Championships, NCAA Championships, Post-Season Invitational Events, etc.). Although the student-athlete may practice, he/she will not participate in any other activity(s) surrounding competition (i.e., dressing out, sitting on the bench or being in the team area during competition, preevent meals, being in the post-game locker room, etc.). If a team completes its competition schedule while a student-athlete is under sanctions, the studentathlete s suspension will be carried over into that sport s next competition season, as well as any intervening sport s competitive season. If a student-athlete is suspended from the University for one calendar year, the student-athlete will be charged with the loss of one season of competition. A red shirt season or medical hardship cannot be used for the loss of the season of competition. It will be the responsibility of the involved student-athlete to pay for all costs associated with required tests (i.e., post suspension drug test for reinstatement) or additional expenses that may be incurred prior

6 to returning to competition. Holds may be put on a student-athlete s academic record if payment has not been completed. SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY TOBACCO POLICY PURPOSE This policy has been established to comply with NCAA regulations pertaining to tobacco use by student-athletes, coaches, athletics trainers, equipment managers, administrators, medical personnel, and other individuals involved with the university s athletic programs. A further goal of this policy is to protect and promote healthy working and learning environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. SCOPE The policy applies to all student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers, administrators, medical personnel, and other individuals involved with the university s athletic programs and game officials at all times in all athletic and recreation venues and facilities. OBJECTIVE The Athletics Department has an obligation to its students, faculty, staff, and visitors to take action to protect and promote a healthy working environment. To this end it is the department s objective to prevent and eliminate the use of all forms of tobacco by all individuals in facilities under Athletics Department control. POLICY It is the policy of the Athletics Department at Shippensburg University to promote a tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all Shippensburg recreation and athletic facilities by all student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers, administrators, medical personnel, and other individuals involved with the university s athletic programs in all sports during all employment and participatory activities including, but not limited to, practice, competition, travel, or performing other duties for the university and in any other capacity while officially representing Shippensburg University. Tobacco includes all tobacco products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and the use of any oral tobacco product. RESPONSIBILITIES In consideration of the general health, safety, and comfort of all Shippensburg University students, faculty, staff, and visitors, it is the responsibility of all members of the Athletics Department to observe and enforce this policy. All administrators, directors, and coaches will communicate this policy to everyone within their areas of responsibility. PROCEDURES Violations of this policy also violate NCAA rules. As such, the university will self-report any violations to the NCAA. Violators will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Persons who want to help curbing their use of tobacco may obtain literature and smoking cessation assistance from the Human Resources Department. Successful implementation of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of the entire Shippensburg University community. All students, faculty, and staff share responsibility for adhering to and enforcing the policy. Violators will be subject to disciplinary process. Collaboratively Authored by the Shippensburg University of Athletics Substance Abuse Policy Committee (Rebecca Fitz, Matt Jones, Mark Maciejewski, Wes Mallicone, Carrie Michaels, Jeremy Spering, Kristy Trn), July 2010 Revised by: Ashley Grimm and Jeff Michaels, July 2013 Revised by: Ashley Grimm, June 2015