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Philosophy and ObjectivesThe study hall sets aside time for concentrated study in a conducive environment and provides the student-athlete regular access to tutorial assistance. By taking advantage of this opportunity, the student learns to manage his/her time well and to balance the demands of academics and athletics more successfully. Study Hall PoliciesStudy hall policies apply to any upper-class student-athlete with a cumulative GPA below 2.5 and any freshman student-athlete with a cumulative GPA below 3.5. These student-athletes are required to fulfill a minimum of 4 study hall hours per week in a location designated by his/her coach. The university lacks a centralized study hall facility. The number of study hall hours required of any individual student-athlete will be determined by the ASPA. Those study halls meeting in the university library are expected to abide by the policies established by the ASPA and distributed by the coach. Other study halls are subject to specific policies drafted by the coach in conjunction with the ASPA. Student-athletes will be required to sign in and out at their study hall location during their assigned hours and to be on time. They may meet a tutor for help at another time and location if that is pre-approved by the coach or Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and documentation of that tutoring session is given to the coach. The same policy applies to seeking help from the Writing Center or Math Lab or attending a pre-approved academic program such as a required concert or lecture. Proper documentation of these permissible alternatives to study hall is required. The student-athlete is expected to bring the necessary materials (books, paper, writing utensils, notes, syllabi, assignment sheets, etc.) to fill the allotted time with concentrated study. Food, drinks, a “walkman” and/or headphones, cell phones, non-academic reading material, and all other materials that impede the study of any students present are prohibited in Study Hall. Talking, either one-on-one or by cell phone, is not allowed, nor is participating in any non-academic activities on the computer (e.g. checking e-mail, playing computer games, surfing the Internet for non-academic reasons). The head coach or supervisor of the study hall will turn in the sign-in sheets from the previous week to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics at the weekly coaches’ meeting. Penalties for a student-athlete’s failure to attend study hall, tardiness, and violating study hall rules will be imposed by the coach in consultation with the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.
ADVANCE by the Admissions Office when they are admitted, and student-athletes receive a follow-up letter from the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics emphasizing the benefits of Advance. They are urged to attend one of the earlier ADVANCE sessions in order to obtain a course schedule which will accommodate their practice and competition schedules as much as possible and minimize missed class time. At present, there is no equivalent Advance program offered for transfer students during the summer. The ADA works throughout the summer with the Director of Academic Advising to inform transferring student-athletes of instructions on the university website regarding their being assigned an academic advisor, being advised via email or phone or in person, and obtaining access to register for fall courses online. Transfer orientation consists of a meeting on the day of fall registration, at which transfer students who have not pre-registered during the summer are given a brief overview of policies by the Associate Dean of Campus Life, the Registrar, and the Director of Academic Advising and Support Services. A special ADVANCE for transfer students is being discussed. During the first week of classes, QUEST orientation occurs. Freshman students and student-athletes are encouraged to attend the social and service activities that take place during this week, but they are not required. Both ADVANCE and QUEST are run by the Campus Life Office.
2. number of absences so far 3. number of times tardy so far 4. any comments regarding attitude [cooperation, conscientiousness in keeping up with assignments and making up assignments missed, keeping the faculty member informed when the athlete misses class for athletic reasons] Information from these reports is then e-mailed to the athlete’s coach(es). All faculty members also submit midterm deficiency grades of D or F to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and a report of athletes receiving those grades is generated and sent to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. This information is sent to the coaches, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics follows up via e-mail with the professors of those student-athletes to determine what appropriate help can be given to improve their status in the course. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics additionally receives information from the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs about the academic status/progress of student-athletes on Academic Probation, from the Coordinator of Academic Support about student-athletes in the Transitions program (those requiring remedial help) and freshman student athletes on Academic Warning, from the Director of Academic Advising, from the Director of Disability Services, and from academic advisors. Special Academic Needs Lipscomb University provides support for all students who enter the university with a documented learning or physical difference. It is the responsibility of the student to provide proper documentation/proof of that need, and it is the responsibility of the student to follow up each semester by meeting with the Director of Disability Services to provide the appropriate notification/paperwork to instructors. Student-specific accommodations are determined by having the student meet with the Director of Disability Services, and can include such things as extended test times, test-taking in a controlled environment, and oral examinations. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics consults with the Director of Disability Services about student-athletes needing these services. Learning Assessments All new students who have studied a foreign language in high school or at another college or university must take a placement test before registering for any course in that same language. Students can place into any of the first four semesters of the foreign language. Initial placement into Math courses is based on the Math sub-score of the ACT/SAT. Initial placement in English courses is based on the English/verbal sub-score of the ACT/SAT. Assistance for At-Risk Students The Office of Academic Advising and Support Services provides several programs to assist students who are considered “at risk,” including those who enter on probationary status, along with those who find themselves on academic probation once they are a Lipscomb student. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics works with this office in responding to the needs of “at risk” student-athletes. “Transitions” is a program for freshmen who do not meet all university entrance criteria. These students take a reduced (no more than 14 credits) load, enroll in University Orientation (UN1101), and are subject to regular office visits and grade monitoring. “Turning Point” is a similar program, but is targeted at students who are on academic warning and probation after becoming an LU student. Instead of enrolling in UN1101, these students are channeled toward appropriate academic skills workshops. The Early Warning System provides instructors with a tool to notify OAASS when they are concerned about the academic performance of any student, particularly related to class absences. Students may be called in to discuss problems, particularly if a pattern of excessive absences/underperformance is evident. Counseling Services All university students make take advantage of the following services provided by the Counseling Services (described on p. 14 of the university’s undergraduate catalog): The Career Center, which exists to help students and alumni find employment. Career counseling and testing are available upon request. Counseling Services, through which the university provides licensed professional counselors and marital and family therapists for students who need help with personal or family problems, academic issues, etc. Disability Services, which coordinates testing and assures appropriate accommodations for students with diagnosed learning, physical, and/or psychological disabilities. Health Services, which provides registered nurses who administer first aid, TB tests, care for minor illnesses, and routine vaccinations. Testing Services, which supervises the administration and interpretation of psychological and educational tests. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics advises student-athletes of the availability of these services. Post-eligibility Programs Some of the NCAA post-eligibility scholarships are nominated by the FAR (i.e.: Kristin Peck was recently nominated for the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship), while other scholarship/internship opportunities can be nominated by FAR or athletics personnel. The NCAA sends out notices concerning these opportunities and the FAR and Assistant Athletic Director for Academics work together to identify athletes eligible for the awards. The FAR and Assistant Athletic Director for Academics generally work together to assemble the application packet. 3. Describe the instutition’s process for conducting the student-athlete exit interviews required by NCAA Constitution 6.3.2. In the “Student-Athlete Handbook” (Ch.13 pg. 35) it states that each student-athlete who is exhausting his\her eligibility completes a written survey about his\her experience as a student-athlete, in the particular sport participated in and within the athletics program overall. The survey includes questions about the student\athlete’s a) overall experiences; b) sport specific questions related to quality of: facilities, weight training facilities, athletic trainers, physicians, injury rehabilitation facilities, practice schedules, competition schedules, team travel, team budget, and publicity; c) coaching staff; d) academic services; e) equity issues; f) NCAA compliance. Each athlete is also encouraged to schedule a thirty-minute appointment with the athletic administrator who oversees his\her specific sport to discuss his\her experiences, perceptions, and concerns. As stated on the first page of the “Student-Athlete Exit Interview” the information is compiled to provide statistics, tendencies and general information. The compiled information can be used to better the student-athlete experience. It also states that when there are a sufficient number of people answering in all sports that the information will be provided to all coaches. There are other avenues for student-athletes to provide input about their concerns. One is through the “Student-Athlete Advisory Committee” (SAAC). This committee has two representatives from each team who meet once a month to discuss and review policies and issues pertinent to student-athlete welfare. It acts as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the student-athletes. It serves as a forum to address the concerns and needs of student-athletes and facilitates communication regarding rules changes, deadlines and programs. It publishes a newsletter during the year to keep student-athletes informed about current issues and events and rules changes. Another avenue students have to discuss their concerns is through the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). Some individual coaches also have interviews with their student-athletes on a regular basis to discuss how things are going. 4. Attach the grievance and or appeals process available to student-athletes. Who oversees the administration of the grievance and or appeals? How do we communicate the process? The type of grievance determines who oversees the administration of the grievance. a) As stated in the “Student-Athlete Handbook” (Ch. 9 pg. 23) when a student-athlete believes his\her rights have been violated by a member of the athletic department staff the person should attempt to resolve the matter by making an informal complaint to the person involved. If the problem is not resolved or the student-athlete in not comfortable addressing the person, then the student-athlete may consult the Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics\SWA, Assistant Director of Athletics\Compliance, Associate Director of Athletics or the Faculty Athletic Representative. b) If the grievance involves financial aid appeals (Ch. 9 pg. 23-24), the student-athlete has the opportunity for a hearing before a financial aid appeals committee chaired by the Director of Financial Aid. The chairperson names the other committee members which shall be any university employees except Athletics Department employees. The committee shall not be restricted in its size. c) If the grievance involves refusal of transfer release appeals (Ch. 9 pg.24-25), the student-athlete has the opportunity for a hearing before a transfer release appeals committee. The committee is chaired by the Dean of Students who names the other committee members which shall be any university employees except Athletic Department employees. The committee shall not be restricted in its size. Student-athletes are informed at the beginning of the year during team meetings that the grievance and appeals process is in the “Student-Athlete Handbook” which is available on the web. 5. Describe the institution’s educational and support programs in the area of sexual orientation. Also, provide a description of the institution’s structure and/or policies that ensure the provision of a safe environment for all students, including student-athletes with diverse sexual orientation. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education whose stated mission is “to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence,” Lipscomb University does not support diverse sexual orientations as valid moral options; consequently, it has no educational or support programs in that area. However, the university does have stated policies designed to provide a safe environment for all students within the boundaries set by its religious beliefs. The first is a policy that prohibits sexual harassment: “Sexual harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This will include any physical contact, or verbal innuendo—whether implicitly, or explicitly, sexual in nature—which manipulates, intimidates, controls, or in any way creates a hostile/offensive environment for another. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, harassment via the telephone or e-mail. Lipscomb University has developed a more detailed policy and complaint procedure concerning sexual harassment, which may be viewed in the General University Policies and Regulations section of this handbook” (p. 43 of the Lipscomb University Student Handbook; see also the attached copy of the more detailed policy and complaint procedure from pp. 58-61 of the same handbook). The second is a policy that prohibits “sexual immorality,” which includes any extra-marital sexual activity: “All students should practice the highest standards of modesty and sexual morality. Sexual immorality of any kind, whether intercourse is or is not involved, will be subject to discipline. Spending the night with a member(s) [sic] of the opposite sex, and/or being in any state of undress with members of the opposite sex—even if acts of sexual immorality have not occurred—are also actionable offenses. (Groups affiliated with the school [that] are planning overnight trips or activities—such as social clubs, SGA, etc.—are expected to have chaperones.) In addition, students must refrain from any excessive public displays of affection” (ibid.). While the majority of Lipscomb University’s students come from relatively conservative religious traditions with positions on sexual diversity similar to if not identical with the university’s, some of the student-athletes recruited to the university may not, and the Student Athlete Handbook does not appear to address issues of sexual orientation explicitly nor to explain the institution’s position in that regard. 6. Identify the mechanisms in place to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, and the administrator(s) responsible for the institutional awareness of health, safety, and sports medicine policies. Describe the process by which these policies and guidelines are disseminated within the athletics department, who receives this information and how these issues are addressed within the athletics department. The contracted Head Athletic Trainer for Lipscomb University is an employee of Baptist Sports Medicine and is responsible for promoting the health and safety of Lipscomb University student-athletes through training sessions in which he discusses the Student Athletic Trainer Policies and Procedures Manual he has compiled with them. The Head Trainer maintains an office in a modern sports medicine facility within Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and is thus available on campus to assist student-athletes with their training, health, safety, and sports medicine needs. The Athletic Director is the administrator responsible for the institutional awareness of health, safety, and sports medicine policies. He ensures that coaches and student-athletes are made aware of current policies by direct communication with him and with the Head Athletic Trainer, who meets with both coaches and student-athletes. These policies and guidelines are disseminated through formal and informal training sessions and opportunities, as well as through the Student Athletic Trainer Policies and Procedures Manual. Issues are addressed in accordance with the policies and procedures described in the manual. To improve the process for disseminating information, more copies of the manual should be produced so that trainees would have to take fewer hand-written notes during training sessions. There are already plans to provide more copies of the policy manual in future training sessions. Relevant portions of the policies and procedures manual will also be included in the Student Athlete Handbook. 7. Attach a copy of the institution’s emergency medical plan for practices and games, including its written emergency plan for the athletics program and specific coverage for out-of-season workouts, strength training and skills sessions. [attached] 8. Using the program area checklist for student-athlete welfare issues, Attachment No. 4, please: a. Describe how the institution studies these topics as they apply to all student-athletes. b. Provide data demonstrating the institution’s commitment to these issues for all student-athletes c. Explain how the institution will address these topics in the future for the welfare of all student-athletes. [still to draft] 9. Please attach a copy of the institution’s student-athlete handbook or, if no such handbook exists, identify method(s) for conveying athletics policies and procedures to student-athletes. [ready to attach] Evaluation and Plan for Improvement Given the responses to the self-study items on the previous pages, complete the responses below to: (1) indicate (with a yes or no) whether each part of the operating principle exists in the athletics program, and (2) evaluate whether the activities of the athletics program are in substantial conformity with the entire operating principle as a whole. [Note: In completing this assessment, make sure that all relevant information from the other certification areas is considered, given that some overlap does exist.] For Operating Principle 3.3 (Student-Athlete Welfare): Where the institution concludes in its evaluation that it does not conform to the operating principle as a whole or to any particular element(s)of the operating principle [as indicated by a “Currently No” response to the element(s)] or that problems or deficiencies exist in this area, outline the institution’s specific plan for improvement,which include/meet the following required elements: (a) stand-alone and in writing, (b) developed through broad-based campus participation, (c) issues/problems identified in the self-study, (d) measurable goals the institution intends to attain to address the issues/problems, (e) step(s) to achieve the goals, (f) the specific timetable for completing the work,(g)individuals/offices responsible for carrying out the actions, and (h) institutional approval. [Note: Please see Appendix A, Page 43 for an example format outlining all required elements of a plan.] 4.1. Gender Issues. Currently Found On Currently Yes Page(s) No Has the institution: a. Implemented its approved gender-equity plan from the previous self-study? does not apply
appropriate institutional authorities if its gender-equity plan was modified or not fully carried out? does not apply c. Demonstrated that it is committed to, and has progressed toward, fair and equitable treatment of both male and female student-athletes and athletics department personnel? X d. Formally adopted a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program, which is equitable for both genders? X
e. Developed a plan that includes measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables? X
Has the institution: a. Implemented its approved minority-opportunities plan from the previous self-study? does not apply
appropriate institutional authorities if its minority-opportunities plan was modified or not carried out fully? does not apply
to, and has progressed toward fair and equitable treatment of all minority student-athletes and athletics department personnel? X Currently Found On Currently Yes Page(s) No d. Formally adopted a written plan for the future for the intercollegiate athletics program that ensures the institution maintains a program, or continues progress toward a program, which expands opportunities and support for minority student-athletes and athletics personnel? X e. Developed a plan that includes measurable goals the institution intends to achieve, steps the institution will take to achieve those goals, persons responsible and timetables? X Yes No On the basis of the yes/no answers above, is the institution in substantial conformity with Operating Principle 4.2 (Minority Issues)? ____X_____ __________ [Note: The institution should not indicate “Yes” regarding conformity with the operating principle as a whole unless it has indicated “Currently Yes” for each element of the operating principle.] 41 3.3. Student-Athlete Welfare. If Currently No, If Deficiencies Exist, or If an Enhancement has been Identified, Indicate Plan For Improvement Number Currently Found On Currently Yes Page(s) No Does the institution: a. Demonstrate a commitment to the fair treatment of student-athletes, particularly in their academic role as students? X b. Provide evidence that the welfare of student-athletes and the fairness of their treatment is monitored, evaluated and addressed on a continuing basis? X c. Have established grievance or appeal procedures available to student-athletes in appropriate areas? X d. Provide evidence that the institution has in place programs that protect the health of and provide a safe environment for its student-athletes? X Yes No On the basis of the yes/no answers above, is the institution in substantial conformity with Operating Principle 4.3 (Student-Athlete Welfare)? ___X_____ _________ [Note: The institution should not indicate “yes” regarding conformity with the operating principle as a whole unless it has indicated “Currently Yes” for each element of the operating principle or has a plan to address any “Currently No” response to any element(s) of the operating principle.] Lipscomb University NCAA Self Study Gender Equity Plan 2004-2009 Program Area: 1. Athletics Scholarships Action Item: Allocate scholarship aid to women to insure the percentage of aid matches or exceeds the women’s participation rate Measurable Goals: Insure that the percentage of scholarship aid matches or exceeds the women’s participation rate Activities to Achieve Goals: Maintain the current practice of allocating scholarship aid to women at a percentage which matches or exceeds the women’s participation rate and monitor that allocation annually; add additional scholarships if necessary Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director and Senior Woman’s Administrator Specific Timetable: Annual reviewFunding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 2. Accommodation of Interests and Abilities Action Item A: Provide equitable opportunities for female student-athletes Measurable Goals: Insure female interests and abilities are being accommodated Activities to Achieve Goals: Survey the student body to identify interests and monitor intramural sports participation; monitor feeder programs such as high schools, junior colleges, and AAU programs to identify interests Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, Dean of Campus Life Specific Timetable: Annually Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 2. Accommodation of Interests and Abilities Action Item B: Currently no written policy to address a request for a new varsity sports team Measurable Goals: Develop a written plan and process to be included in the Athletics Policies Manual Activities to Achieve Goals: Draft process for adding, deleting, or suspending sports teams on campus Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, Ad Hoc Athletic Staff Committee, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, University Administration Specific Timetable: July 2004 Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 3. Equipment and Supplies Action Item: Provide equitable equipment for the men’s and women’s teams Measurable Goals: Insure equity in the quality and quantity of equipment for men’s and women’s teams Activities to Achieve Goals: Review equipment needs and quality and quantity of equipment with each head coach and allocate funds to maintain equity; eliminate inequities if determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director and Senior Woman’s Administrator Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 4. Scheduling of Games and Practice Time Action Item: Provide equitable scheduling of competitions and practice times for women’s and men’s teams Measurable Goals: Insure equity in competition time and practice time for women’s and men’s sports Activities to Achieve Goals: Review practice schedules and competition schedules to maintain the equity between the women’s and men’s teams; eliminate inequities if determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, Head Coaches Specific Timetable: Annual review of competition schedules; periodic review of practice schedules as needed Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 5. Travel and Per Diem Allowance Action Item: Provide equitable travel and per diem allowances to the men’s and women’s teams Measurable Goals: Insure equity in travel and per diem allowances for men’s and women’s teams Activities to Achieve Goals: Review and maintain equity in transportation, housing during travel, per diem allowances, and dining arrangements; eliminate inequities if determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director and Senior Woman’s Administrator Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 6. Tutors Action Item: Provide equitable academic support services for all athletes Measurable Goals: Insure equity in the academic support services Activities to Achieve Goals: Review tutorial services, study halls, academic counseling, and the monitoring of the athletes’ academic progress; eliminate inequities if determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director and Assistant Athletic Director for Academics/Senior Woman’s Administrator Specific Timetable: Annual Review Funding Source: NCAA Academic Restricted Funds Program Area: 7. Coaches Action Item A: Provide equitable head coaching availability to men’s and women’s sports Measurable Goals: Insure gender equity in head coaches’ availability in men’s and women’s sports Activities to Achieve Goals: Create a full-time head coaching position for softball; create a full-time head coaching position for volleyball Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, University Administration Specific Timetable: Full-time head coaching position in softball for the 2007-2008 academic year; full-time head coaching position in volleyball for the 2008-2009 academic year Funding Source: University Budget Program Area: 7. Coaches Action Item B: Provide equitable assistant coaching availability to men’s and women’s sports Measurable Goals: Insure gender equity in assistant coaches’ availability in men’s and women’s sports Activities to Achieve Goals: Create two additional assistant coach’s positions for women’s sports Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, University Administration Specific Timetable: One assistant coaching position for a women’s sport for the 2006-2007 academic year; one assistant coaching position for a women’s sport for the 2008-2009 academic year Funding Source: University Budget Program Area: 7. Coaches Action Item C: Provide compensation for coaches in the women’s and men’s programs at a rate that approximates the women’s and men’s rate of participation in the athletics program Measurable Goals: Insure compensation for coaches in the women’s and men’s programs at a rate that approximates the women’s and men’s rate of participation Activities to Achieve Goals: Review the coaches’ compensation; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, University Administration Specific Timetable: Annually Funding Source: University Budget Program Area: 8. Locker Rooms, Practice and Competitive Facilities Action Item: Provide equitable locker rooms and practice and competitive facilities for the men’s and women’s programs Measurable Goals: Insure equity in the quality of locker rooms and practice and competitive facilities for the men’s and women’s programs Activities to Achieve Goals: Maintain the current equity in the locker rooms and practice and competitive facilities for all sports; construct an equitable softball facility (possibly in phases) Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, University Administration Specific Timetable: Begin construction during the 2005-2006 academic year Funding Source: University Budget and Fundraising Program Area: 9. Medical and Training Facilities and Services Action Item: Provide equitable medical and training facilities and services for the men’s and women’s programs Measurable Goals: Insure that the medical and training facilities and services remain equitable Activities to Achieve Goals: Review the quality of the medical and training facilities and services annually with the Strength and Conditioning coach in charge of the training facilities and with the Head Athletic Trainer; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, Head Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 10. Housing and Dining Facilities and Services Action Item: Provide equitable housing and dining facilities and services for male and female athletes Measurable Goals: In consultation with the university administration, insure that the housing and dining facilities remain equitable Activities to Achieve Goals: Annually review those facilities by consulting with the university administration and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, University Administration, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: University Budget Program Area: 11. Publicity Action Item: Provide equitable publicity for all sports Measurable Goals: Insure that equitable effort is devoted to publicizing and obtaining publicity for women’s and men’s sports Activities to Achieve Goals: Continued efforts to increase media coverage of all sports; annual review of those efforts; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, Director of Athletics Media Relations, Director of Athletics Marketing Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 12. Support Services Action Item: Provide equitable secretarial and administrative support, office space, and equipment for both men’s and women’s sports Measurable Goals: Insure equitable secretarial and administrative support, office space, and equipment for both men’s and women’s sports Activities to Achieve Goals: Continue to provide equitable secretarial and administrative support, office space, and equipment for both men’s and women’s sports; review annually; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator, and University Administration Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: University Budget Program Area: 13. Recruitment of Student-Athletes Action Item A: Allocate recruiting funds for the women’s and men’s programs at a rate that approximates the women’s and men’s rate of participation in the athletics program Measurable Goals: Insure that the women’s and men’s programs are funded at a rate that approximates the women’s and men’s rate of participation in the athletic program Activities to Achieve Goals: Annually review the recruiting needs of the women’s and men’s programs and adjust recruiting allocations as necessary; eliminate inequities as determined Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director and Senior Woman’s Administrator Specific Timetable: Annual review Funding Source: Athletics Budget Program Area: 13. Recruitment of Student-Athletes Action Item B: Provide adequate staffing to support the efforts necessary to recruit to both the women’s and men’s programs Measurable Goals: Insure that both the men’s and women’s programs have adequate staffing to support the efforts necessary to recruit Activities to Achieve Goals: Create a full-time head coaching position for softball; create a full-time head coaching position for volleyball; create two additional assistant coach’s positions for women’s sports Individuals and Offices Responsible for Implementation: Athletics Director, Senior Woman’s Administrator; University Administration Specific Timetable: Full-time head coaching position in softball for the 2007-2008 academic year; full-time head coaching position in volleyball for the 2008-2009 academic year; one assistant coaching position for a women’s sport for the 2006-2007 academic year; one assistant coaching position for a women’s sport for the 2008-2009 academic year Funding Source: University Budget Lipscomb University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Minority Equity Plan (2004-2009) The purpose of the 2004-2009 Minority Equity Plan for Lipscomb University is to ensure that progress is made with respect to all minority issues to achieve equitable opportunity and to ensure a diverse environment that is culturally sensitive for all prospective and current staff and athletes in the athletics program. 1. The Affirmative Action Policy of the University and Athletics Department needs to be more broadly circulated. Measurable Goal: Broad circulation of the University and Athletic Department’s Affirmative Action Policy, especially in Athletic Department. Steps to Achieve: Update statement annually, publish in the Athletic Department’s Policy and Procedure Manual and in the Student-Athlete Handbook, and make available to all via placement on the University’s web page. Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance, Director of Athletics Media Relations Timeline: Summer 2004 2. The Athletics Department should enhance its efforts to recruit minority student-athletes, especially in those sports with relatively low minority representation. Measurable Goal: Increase recruitment efforts of minority student-athletes for all sport programs, especially sports with low minority representation. Steps to Achieve: a.) Encourage coaches to include minority student-athletes in their recruiting process b.) Collaborate with university recruiters whose primary responsibility is minority recruitment to familiarize prospective students with the University’s affirmative action policies and emphasize its commitment to diversity. Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance, Vice President of Enrollment, all Head Coaches. Timeline: Begin Fall 2004 3. The Athletics Department should continue and, where possible, enhance its efforts to hire minority applicants when positions come open on the staff. Measurable Goal: Encourage the recruitment and hiring of minority individuals for the Athletics staff. Steps to Achieve: a.) Advertise vacancies in culturally diverse church of Christ settings b.) Ensure that chairs of search committees are committed to the recruitment and hiring of minority candidates Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Affirmative Action Coordinator (Provost) Timeline: Affirmative Action policy will continue to be followed 4. The Athletics Department should encourage greater minority participation in departmental governance and decision-making. Measurable Goal: Create an Athletic Advisory Council with minority representation. Steps to Achieve: a.) Create an Athletic Advisory Council b.) Include minority representation on Athletic Advisory Council Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics and Senior Women’s Administrator Timeline: Fall 2004 5. The Athletics Department should encourage greater minority student-athlete participation in departmental governance and decision-making. Measurable Goal: Appoint additional minority student-athletes to SAAC. Steps to Achieve: a.) Create two at-large student-athlete positions on the SAAC that will be appointed positions. b.) Use appointed positions to appoint additional minority representatives if minority student-athletes are represented in elected positions Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics and Senior Women’s Administrator Timeline: Fall 2004 6. The Athletics Department should enhance its efforts to make minority student-athletes aware of the resources and programs available to all University minority students. Measurable Goal: Increase awareness of student-athletes regarding the University resources available to them Steps to Achieve: a.) Disseminate information from the Office of Multicultural Affairs to minority student-athletes b.) Promote knowledge of academic services, tutoring, counseling services, and the NCAA Special Assistance Fund during the fall eligibility sessions c.) Inform student-athletes of different organizations on campus tat have academic and need-based aid available. Specifically, add a description of the Office of Multicultural Affairs to the Student-Athlete Handbook.
b.) Include minority representation on Athletic Advisory Council c.) Appoint Athletic Advisory Council members to review minority issues annually Responsibility: Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics and Senior Women’s Administrator Timeline: Fall 2004 Directory: uploads uploads -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 uploads -> Department of science and humanities department of mathematics part-a questions and answers uploads -> The Case Against the nypd’s Quota-Driven ‘Broken Windows’ Policing What Is It? uploads -> For want of a nail uploads -> Ownership Models There are two different types of ownership models uploads -> Police Militarization uploads -> City of rising star regular meting thursday, july 14, 2016 uploads -> Township of winfield uploads -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 uploads -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Program What We Want Now! Download 0.73 Mb. Share with your friends:
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