Adrian College

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's athletic activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff.

Code of Conduct
As athletes and coaches at Adrian College, we recognize that it is an honor and privilege to represent the entire community. As campus leaders, we acknowledge and accept responsibility for our actions as they may impact the athletic program and the College community. It is expected that all student-athletes and coaches follow the policies set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, the United States Bowling Association, the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League [and any other local, regional, or national organizations affiliated with Adrian College], Adrian College and the athletic department. Failure to do so may result in loss of competition, loss of captaincy or suspension from an athletic team. Adrian College athletes and coaches do not condone the illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol or drugs. It is also expected that all athletes and coaches demonstrate respect through actions and attitudes with regard to academic integrity, the display of good sportsmanship, prevention of hazing and tolerance of others. The athletic department is committed to providing educational opportunities and support to encourage responsible behavior for all members of the Adrian College athletic community.

Benefits and Boosters Regulations

Receipt by a student-athlete of an award, benefit, or expense allowance not authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete ineligible to compete while representing the institution in the sport for which the improper award, benefit, or expense was received. If the student-athlete receives an extra benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation or an improper award or expense allowance in conjunction with competition that involves the use of overall athletics skill (e.g., "superstars" competition), the individual is ineligible in all sports.

An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or athletics representative to provide a student-athlete (or his/her relatives, guardian or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation.

A booster or representative of Adrian College's athletic interests should never offer, nor should an Adrian College student-athlete accept:

• *Cash or loans in any amount
• *Co-signing or arranging a loan
• *Gifts or free services (e.g., airline tickets, cash, restaurant meals)
• *Use of an automobile
• *Rent free or reduced cost housing
• *Money for, or a guarantee of, bail or bond
• *Employment of a student-athlete at a higher rate than the wages paid for similar work
• *Payment to a student-athlete for work not performed
• *Transportation (aside from transportation related to an occasional home meal)
• *Tickets to an athletics, institutional or community event
• *Financial aid for a post-graduate education
• *Promise of employment after college graduation
• *Invitations to your home or summer home for purposes other than an occasional meal

ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!

Compliance Officer & Associate Athletic Director - Meg Sharp - 517.264.4312
Athletic Director - Craig Rainey - 517.264.3977
Athletic Fax Number - 517.264.3802