It is a policy of the Athletics Department that each coach imparts to the student-athletes in his or her charge the acceptable and understandable standards of behavior and conduct in the classroom, in practice/competition and on/off campus. By virtue of a student’s participation in an intercollegiate sport, every student-athlete is recognized and identified readily on campus. For this reason, and because a student-athlete's conduct reflects not only on themselves, but on the team, the Department of Athletics and the whole University community, expectations for the student-athlete’s conduct go beyond that which is expected of other members of the student body. A student-athlete who puts on a Converse University athletics uniform is representing the entire University community. Thus, student-athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a way in which Converse University is reflected in nothing but a positive light at all times.
All Converse University students are expected to comply with all of the rules and regulations of the University. Student-athletes are subject to the same disciplinary policies and procedures contained in the Code of Conduct that applies to any undergraduate or graduate student. Moreover, any student-athlete who is adjudicated through the campus judicial system as a result of his or her actions is also subject to additional sanctions in regard to participation on an intercollegiate athletics team.
Student-athletes are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of excellence, respect, strength, integrity, accountability, vision, leadership, and service that will reflect well upon themselves, their coaches, teammates, the Department of Athletics, and Converse University. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is a privilege. Student-athletes who violate University expectations, rules, or standards of conduct are subject to disciplinary action and may be dismissed from a team and have all of their athletic privileges and resources revoked.
The Athletic Department will be notified of any recurring incidents of alleged misconduct on and off campus. Further, the Athletic Department will be notified when a student-athlete is alleged to have been involved in a single serious code violation. It is in the purview of the Associate VP/Director of Athletics (or his/her representative) and coach to consider the implications and results of official University judicial action and take any additional measures which are in the best interest of the intercollegiate program. Suspension from a team is an example of the type of action which may be taken. In any case, it’s expected that the coach will review the student-athlete’s situation and in consultation with the Associate VP/ Director of Athletics, take appropriate action.
Standards of Conduct that Apply to Student-Athletes
The following standards of conduct apply to all student-athletes:
- Team Rules and Expectations. Each student-athlete is responsible for following the behavioral expectations for their teams. Coaches in consultation with the Associate VP/Director of Athletics and Sport Administrator will address violations of those expectations and rules should they occur.
- NCAA Rules. All student-athletes must comply with all NCAA rules at all times.
- University Student Code of Conduct.
- University Honor Code.
- Federal Law and Local Law. All student-athletes must comply with all laws at all time