As a student-athlete at Converse University, I understand that participation in the University’s athletics program is a privilege. This opportunity gives student-athletes a chance to travel, represent their alma mater, and learn the importance of teamwork. I acknowledge that student-athletes earn this privilege by adhering to high standards of personal conduct and ethical behavior as set forth in this Code of Ethics.
All students have a duty to observe the policies, rules, and regulations of the University and accept and uphold its ethical standards of conduct. Students are expected to conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully as to uphold the honor, reputation, and usefulness as a member of the Converse University community.
While all students must observe all University policies as stated above, the Athletic Department sets forth and emphasizes the following for student-athletes:
- I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to honor the University’s values which are set forth in its mission, vision, and values statement.
- I understand it is my sole responsibility to be aware of and abide by all current and future University, NCAA and Conference Carolinas policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- I understand that it is my sole responsibility to be aware of and abide by all current and future federal laws, state laws and local laws and ordinances.
- I understand that my coach is in charge of the behavior of the team and its individual members at all times.
- I understand that I am a part of a team and I will abide by the principles of teamwork. I will not behave as if I am a one-person team.
- I will honor the principles of true sportsmanship; refrain from using profanity, demonstrate fairness, and be hospitable to my opponent. I will exercise humility in victory and grace in defeat.
- I will not gamble, wager or bet in any form on any athletic activity.
- I will not engage in academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and submitting work not my own.
- I will not engage in trickery or invasion of rules in order to gain an advantage over an opponent.
- I will not forge a University official’s signature or falsify records of any kind.
- I will not engage in behavior considered by the University to be harmful to the honor and reputation of the University, its athletic programs and my teammates.
- I will not engage in any form of hazing or harassment.
- I will not make, print, or publish any offensive, profane, or sexually suggestive language, or make, print, or publish any inappropriate, derogatory, or disparaging remarks about the University, the athletics program, faculty, staff or students, including on websites such as: Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- I will strive, in both attitude and behavior, to make a positive contribution to the University, the athletics program, and my team.
- I will respect myself, my coach, my teammates, game officials, and University officials at all times.
- I will respect University property and facilities, including residence halls and academic buildings.
- I will immediately report any misconduct or violation of University policies by my teammates or other student-athletes to my coach or Associate VP/Director of Athletics.