Student-Athlete Handbook - Section 1

Key Policies Governing Student-Athlete Conduct

University of Illinois Student Code

The University’s Student Code (http://www.admin.illinois.edu/policy/code/) outlines the rights and responsibilities of all University students and covers a wide-array of subjects including standards of civility, academic policies, and use of campus facilities. Each year, student-athletes are expected to review the Student Code to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities created by this document.

Student-athletes violating the Student Code are subject to discipline by the University. Any sanctions taken against a student-athlete by the DIA Director of Athletics (“director”) and/or a head coach for violations of the Student Code (as described below) shall be in addition to any actions taken or sanctions issued by the University.

Student-Athlete Code of Conduct and Discipline Process

As highly visible members of the University of Illinois (“University”) community, student-athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a way that positively reflects upon the University, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (“DIA”), their coaches, and their teammates. This document establishes a non-exclusive list of primary expectations for all varsity student-athletes and describes the process for imposing discipline or corrective action for student-athletes who fail to follow these expectations.

DIA Student-Athlete Expectations

1. Student-athletes must take their academic responsibilities seriously. Student-athletes must attend, and be punctual to, all classes and study halls (unless their absence is required by team travel or an excused illness). Cheating and other forms of academic misconduct are prohibited.
2. Student-athletes must conduct themselves according to the highest levels of ethical behavior in all their dealings with other individuals, both on- and off-campus. They are expected to follow: all local, state and federal laws and regulations; all University of Illinois, DIA and team rules, policies, procedures and regulations; and all NCAA or Big Ten Conference policies and regulations.
3. Student-athletes must annually read and comply with the University’s Student Code and the University of Illinois Student-Athlete Handbook.
4. Student-athletes must be respectful and courteous in their interactions with their professors, other University students, community members, fans, DIA administrators and staff, their coaches, their teammates, game officials and members of the opposing team.
5. Student-athletes must engage in principles of good sportsmanship and follow both the spirit and the letter of the rules of the sport they play at all times, including practice and competitions.
6. Student-athletes must maintain a proper level of physical conditioning and must attend all required weight and strength-training sessions, communicate all injuries to their coaches and trainers, and closely follow all treatments and exercises prescribed by their trainers. Student-athletes are also encouraged to meet with and follow the suggestions of the dietitian.
7. Student-athletes must refrain from the use of any illegal drugs at all times. Student-athletes are only permitted to drink alcohol if they are over the age of 21. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the University of Illinois campus. Use of any tobacco product during practice or competition is prohibited by NCAA rules.
8. Student-athletes must attend, and be punctual to, all team and administrative meetings, training sessions, practices, games, matches and meets. Student-athletes must also comply with all team curfews.
9. Student-athletes must obtain prior approval from their head coach and the DIA Office of Compliance before participating in an outside athletic event or competition.
10. Student-athletes must obtain prior approval from their head coach and the DIA Office of Compliance before participating in any employment activities during the academic year.
11. Student-athletes are prohibited from selling, trading, or offering in exchange for any other benefits or services, any items, awards, memorabilia, apparel, complimentary tickets or equipment that they receive because they are members of a DIA varsity team.
12. Student-athletes are prohibited from receiving any benefit or service that would not also be available to any other student of the University or general public.
13. Student-athletes are prohibited from gambling on any collegiate athletic competition (or any professional athletic competition in a sport where there is a collegiate championship). Student- athletes are also prohibited from providing any information about their own or any other DIA varsity athlete’s playing or injury status to anyone who places bets on college or professional sports.
14. Student-athletes are prohibited from hazing other members of their team or any other DIA varsity team.
15. Student-athletes are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory or harassing behavior based on the following protected categories: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), arrest record status, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service and any other protected class as recognized by state or federal law or the University.
16. Student-athletes must cooperate with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, University, and DIA investigations and must honestly and accurately answer all questions asked of them during such investigations.
17. Student-athletes must report all known or suspected violations of state or federal law as well as all known or suspected violations of NCAA, Big Ten Conference, University or DIA rules, regulations, policies or procedures.

Discipline Procedures

LEVELS OF MISCONDUCT

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has established levels of misconduct, based on the seriousness of the underlying offense(s) that are alleged. As described herein, the level of misconduct will guide the DIA in determining actions to take when allegations are levied against a student-athlete. DIA personnel will share information regarding potential criminal acts, violations of the Student Code, and violations of the University Sexual Misconduct Policy in accordance with all reporting obligations under the law and University regulations.

Major Offenses

Major offenses are the most serious of all types of student-athlete misconduct and include:

1. A violation of a state or federal law that is designated as a felony,
2. Any sex-based harassment prohibited under the Sex-Based Misconduct Policy and/or State or Federal criminal statutes, as well as retaliation against individuals who have made allegations of these types of misconduct. These offenses shall be reported to the Title IX Coordinator in accordance with University policies and procedures,
3. Any offense that involves the use or possession of a firearm in violation of Federal or State Laws or University policies,
4. Any offense involving the possession or manufacturing of illegal drugs or substances with intent to distribute,
5. Sports wagering activities in violation of NCAA rules or other similar activities,
6. A violation of a term of probation or other condition imposed upon a student-athlete by a court of law in any criminal proceeding, and/or
7. A serious violation of a term of probation or sanction imposed by a University official or a DIA administrator or coach.

Secondary Offenses

Secondary offenses are serious types of student-athlete misconduct that do not rise to the level of a major offense, and include, but are not limited to:

1. A violation of any state or federal non-felony criminal statute or regulation, except for any non-felony sexual misconduct and domestic violence offenses as described above as major offenses,
2. A violation of University or DIA policies, rules and/or regulations, including violations of the University’s Student Code and serious or persistent violations of the DIA Student-Athlete Expectations or team rules of conduct,
3.  Willfully giving false or misleading information to a University or DIA official,
4. A knowing violation of any NCAA or Big Ten Conference rules, regulations, or policies other than a violation involving sports wagering, point shaving, game fixing or similar activities, which are described above as major offenses, and/or
5. A violation of a term of probation or sanction imposed by a University official or DIA administrator or coach.

Infractions

Infractions are the least serious level of student-athlete misconduct and include, but are not limited to:

1. A violation of minor campus regulations, such as those related to parking or visitor policies in campus residence halls,
2. Failing to meet a student-athlete’s academic obligations (when such violations do not amount to a secondary or major offense),
3. A violation of the DIA Student-Athlete Expectations or team rules of conduct (when such violations do not amount to a secondary or major offense),
4. Failing to engage in respectful behavior toward other University students, University instructors, a student-athlete’s coaches, teammates, support staff, members of an opposing team or coaching staff, a contest’s officials, or spectators.

ADDRESSING ALLEGED STUDENT-ATHLETE MISCONDUCT

Recognizing the responsibilities of student-athletes set forth in the Student Athlete Handbook, the DIA takes allegations of student-athlete misconduct seriously and has the authority to sanction student-athletes for misconduct insofar as those sanctions relate to a student-athlete’s status and associated privileges as a member of the varsity athletic program. DIA disciplinary actions shall not affect a student-athlete’s academic status or enrollment privileges as a student at the university. The criminal justice system and the Office for Student Conflict Resolution follow separate procedures that may result in additional, separate sanctions outside the DIA’s purview.

DIA-imposed disciplinary actions against student-athletes for engaging in misconduct will be determined by the level of misconduct, the student-athlete’s conduct history, and other extenuating or aggravating circumstances. The DIA will make best efforts to ensure that similarly situated student-athletes (e.g., student-athletes who have similar conduct histories and are accused of similar offenses) will receive similar discipline, sanctions or corrective actions and be treated with impartiality while accounting for individual circumstances and relevant differences. In some cases, teams may establish more severe levels of sanctions for certain types of misconduct. Teams choosing to establish more severe levels of sanctions for certain types of misconduct must distribute this information in writing to that team’s student-athletes on an annual basis.

Possible discipline, sanctions or corrective actions for student-athlete misconduct include but are not limited to, the following: warning, written reprimand, probation with or without conditions, restitution, personal rehabilitation (e.g., counseling and community service), suspension from athletic activity, suspension from access to any or all DIA services, revocation or reduction of the student-athlete’s athletic scholarship (as permitted by applicable NCAA rules and University procedures) and, if the student-athlete’s conduct is severe or frequent enough, dismissal from the athletic program.

Upon receipt of a report that a student-athlete may have engaged in misconduct, the DIA will evaluate the information available at that time to determine, in its discretion, whether the allegations, if substantiated, would constitute a Major Offense, Secondary Offense, or Infraction. If not, the DIA will close the case. If the report describes a possible Major Offense, Secondary Offense, or Infraction, the DIA will proceed as outlined below.

The DIA, in its discretion, may reopen a closed case, adjust its determination of the level of misconduct, and reconsider its actions if substantial new and credible information should become available. The DIA may engage a third-party investigator to gather available additional information from law enforcement, university officials, and other sources to the extent such information may be shared with the DIA.

Major Offenses

1. Interim Actions

When the DIA identifies a potential major offense, a threshold question to determine the appropriate interim review process is whether the alleged offense involves allegations of sex-based misconduct.

When the DIA identifies a potential major offense that may involve alleged sex-based misconduct, the DIA will report the incident to the University Title IX Coordinator for initial review. The Title IX Coordinator will determine whether the alleged conduct, if substantiated, would constitute sex-based harassment,  discrimination or retaliation within the scope of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations (Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct). 

1.  Major Offenses Not Involving Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct

For alleged major offenses not involving Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct, the DIA may initiate the interim review process described below in this section to determine whether or not a student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities pending final resolution of the alleged Major Offense when, in the determination of the Director of Athletics (or a designee) (the Director) the DIA has a sufficient amount of information for a conduct panel to reasonably consider and determine whether a student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities pending resolution of the case.

A sufficient amount of information typically includes written documentation of the allegations with substantiated information regarding the allegations and may include, but is not limited to, arrest records, police reports, statements of law enforcement officers, University records, third-party or witness statements (including statements by coaches, DIA staff and other varsity athletes), and admissions or statements by the student-athlete. Unsubstantiated, nonspecific, or vague information typically is not sufficient to initiate the interim review process.  

Conduct Panel Review to Determine Interim Removal from Athletic Activities

When the process is initiated to determine whether a student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities pending resolution of the case, the Director (or designee) will provide written notice to the student-athlete indicating that the Student-Athlete Conduct Panel (the Panel) shall be convened to determine whether the student-athlete should continue participation in athletic activities pending resolution of the alleged Major Offense. The notice shall include a description of the alleged misconduct, the alleged offense the student-athlete has been accused of committing, and the process for determining the student-athlete’s continued participation in athletic activities pending resolution of the case, including a copy of this Student Athlete Discipline Policy.

Student-Athlete Submission

The student-athlete may submit a written statement and any other information that the Panel should consider when weighing whether the student-athlete should be allowed to continue participation in athletic activities pending resolution of the case. The statement to the Panel and any information or evidence provided to the Panel by the student-athlete should be relevant to the issue of continued participation in athletic activities.

Panel Composition

The Office of the Chancellor shall identify members of the Panel, with the advice of the Office of University Counsel and upon consultation with the Director of Athletics, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and the Dean of the College of Law (or their designees). The Panel will have three active members: one of the two active Faculty Athletics Representatives, one representative from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and one faculty member from the College of Law. If a pool of the preceding panelists is unavailable, the Chairperson of the Athletic Board shall serve as a panelist to facilitate timely participation by three independent individuals. In cases involving sexual misconduct or domestic violence, a representative from the University Title IX Office will be appointed as a subject matter expert to advise the Panel but shall not be present for, or participate in, a final vote or decision on a student-athlete’s status. The Director of Athletics and the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Integrity Officer may provide information to the Panel but shall not be present for, or participate in, a final vote or decision on whether a student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities. The Panel may consult with a representative from the Office of University Counsel, who may be present during any stage in the process.

The student-athlete will be notified of the names of those individuals who will participate on the Panel in advance of the Panel review.   

Panel Convention and Analysis

The Panel shall convene within 48 hours of DIA providing notice to the student-athlete regarding the alleged offense. The student-athlete may request a reasonable delay in the convening of the Panel upon a showing of good cause, as determined in the discretion of the Director. The Panel may convene in person or via a phone or video conference.

The Panel will exercise good faith and reasonable judgment to draw needed conclusions based on the information available to it at the time it convenes. The Panel will undertake an individualized analysis to determine whether the nature of the allegations, the amount and sufficiency of the information available to date, together with the interests of the University and the student-athlete, justifies withholding the student-athlete from some or all athletic activities pending resolution of the alleged major offense. Withholding the student-athlete from some or all athletic activities pending resolution of the alleged major offense is not a final determination of whether the student-athlete committed the alleged major offense.

Provision of Evidence to the Accused

As soon as reasonably practicable following the decision to convene the Panel, the Director shall make available to the student-athlete all documents and other evidence that the Panel will consider in deciding whether the student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities pending resolution of the case. The need for additional time for the student-athlete to review the provided materials is valid grounds for the student-athlete to request a reasonable delay in the Panel review. 

Panel Actions

Based on the Panel’s assessment and by majority vote, the Panel may take any or all of the following interim actions: (a) withhold the student-athlete from practice; (b) withhold the student-athlete from competition; (c) withhold the student-athlete from accessing any or all athletic department services (including DIA facilities and academic services); and/or (d) allow the student-athlete to continue some or all athletic activities pending resolution of the charges or allegations, with or without conditions. The Director shall notify the student-athlete in writing of the Panel’s decision and the basis for the decision. Such written notification shall include specific information about the procedure for the student-athlete to appeal the Panel’s decision, if desired, as noted below.

As new information becomes available, the Panel may modify any conditions of participation or other actions that were previously imposed. Proper notification will be provided to the student-athlete when the Panel reconvenes to consider such modifications, and the process of sharing information with the student-athlete will be consistent with the original Panel meeting(s).

Appeal of Panel Decision

The student-athlete may appeal the Panel decision by submitting a written request to the Director within three University business days of the notification of the Panel decision. The appeal will be reviewed and decided by a designee in the Office of the Chancellor. The student-athlete will have three University business days from the date of notice of appeal to submit documentation supporting the appeal to the Office of the Chancellor.

Once the student-athlete submits the written request for appeal, the student-athlete may resume or continue participation in athletic activities until such time that the designee in the Office of the Chancellor renders a decision.

The Office of the Chancellor will have the authority to amend or overturn a decision of the Panel only if (1) the student-athlete presents evidence that the Panel decision was clearly contrary to the information presented; (2) the student-athlete presents new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the Panel decision, and such information is material and probative to the Panel’s decision; or (3) there was a clear procedural error and, but for the error, the student-athlete would not have been withheld from athletic activities.

2. Major Offenses Involving Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct

For Major Offenses involving Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct, the DIA may request an individualized safety and risk analysis of the case from the appropriate University department whenever there is a reasonable concern about the health or safety of any student or other individual arising from the allegations of Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct.

Once complete, the Director will review the individualized safety and risk analysis and, if it found an imminent and serious threat to the health or safety of any student or other individual arising from the allegations of Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct, then the Director will exercise good faith and reasonable judgment to determine whether or not the student-athlete should be withheld from athletic activities pending resolution of the alleged major offense. The Director may take any or all of the following interim actions: (a) withhold the student-athlete from practice; (b) withhold the student-athlete from competition; (c) withhold the student-athlete from accessing any or all athletic department services (including DIA facilities and academic services); and/or (d) allow the student-athlete to continue some or all athletic activities pending resolution of the charges or allegations, with or without conditions. The Director shall notify the student-athlete in writing of the Director’s decision and the basis for the decision. Such written notification shall include specific information about the procedure for the student-athlete to appeal the decision, if necessary, as noted below.

If the review of the individualized safety and risk analysis does not indicate an imminent and serious threat to the health or safety of any student or other individual arising from the allegations of Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct, the student-athlete may be subject to other University disciplinary processes, but will not be subject to interim removal from athletic activities by DIA barring additional information or a change in the circumstances of the case.

Appeal of Director’s Decision

The student-athlete may appeal the Director’s decision by submitting a written request to the Director within three University business days of the notification of the decision. The appeal will be reviewed and decided by a designee in the Office of the Chancellor. The student-athlete will have three University business days from the date of notice of appeal to submit documentation supporting the appeal to the Office of the Chancellor.

The Office of the Chancellor will have the authority to amend or overturn a decision of the Director only if (1) the student-athlete presents evidence that the decision was clearly contrary to the information presented; (2) the student-athlete presents new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the decision and such information is material and probative to the decision; or (3) there was a clear procedural error and, but for the error, the student-athlete would not have been withheld from athletic activities.

2. Final Actions

DIA may find a student-athlete committed a major offense by the preponderance of the evidence based on a student-athlete’s conviction of, or guilty plea or plea of no contest to, criminal or civil charges that would constitute a major offense or a finding of responsibility by a University office (including the Office for Student Conflict Resolution) or other University disciplinary body or NCAA or other governing body determination.

In the absence of a conviction, guilty plea or plea of no contest to, criminal or civil charges that would constitute a major offense or a finding of responsibility by the Office for Student Conflict Resolution or other University disciplinary body or NCAA or other governing body determination, DIA officials may still engage in a process to determine whether a student-athlete committed a major offense by a preponderance of the evidence. That process would involve review of all available relevant and credible information and include proper notification to the student-athlete of potential offenses and a process through which the student-athlete would have an opportunity to review available relevant and credible information, and to provide additional information and otherwise respond to the alleged offenses. Examples of relevant and credible information include, but are not limited to, the following with respect to the allegations under consideration: arrest records, police reports, statements of law enforcement officers, University records, thi-party or witness statements (including statements by coaches, DIA staff and other varsity athletes), and admissions by the student-athlete.

When it has been determined that a student-athlete has committed a major offense and/or disciplinary action should be taken, the Director, exercising good faith, shall impose final sanctions on the student-athlete that, in the Director’s reasonable judgment, are in the best interests of the University, after considering the factors set forth above. Such sanctions may include, but are not limited to: suspension, probation following the student-athlete’s return from suspension, requirements for restitution, conditions to encourage personal rehabilitation (e.g., counseling and community service), and conditions related to satisfactory academic performance. If the student-athlete’s actions are severe or repeated, the Director  may dismiss the student-athlete from the athletic program and/or revoke athletically related financial aid, as permitted by applicable NCAA rules and University procedures.

Secondary Offenses

DIA may find a student-athlete committed a secondary offense by the preponderance of the evidence based on a student-athlete’s conviction of, or guilty plea or plea of no contest to, criminal or civil charges that would constitute a major offense or a finding of responsibility by a University office (including the Office for Student Conflict Resolution) or other University disciplinary body or NCAA or other governing body determination.

In the absence of a conviction, guilty plea or plea of no contest to, criminal or civil charges that would constitute a secondary offense or a finding of responsibility by the Office for Student Conflict Resolution or other University disciplinary body or NCAA or other governing body determination, DIA officials may still engage in a process to determine whether a student-athlete committed a secondary offense by a preponderance of the evidence. That process would involve review of all available relevant and credible information and include proper notification of the student-athlete of potential offenses and a process through which the student-athlete would have an opportunity to review available relevant and credible information, and to provide additional information and otherwise respond to the alleged offenses. Examples of relevant and credible information include, but are not limited to, the following with respect to the allegations under consideration: arrest records, police reports, statements of law enforcement officers, University records, third-party or witness statements (including statements by coaches, DIA staff and other varsity athletes), and admissions by the student-athlete.

If it is determined that a student-athlete has committed a secondary offense, sanctions that the Director may impose against the student-athlete include, but are not limited to: warning, written reprimand, probation with or without conditions, requirements for restitution, conditions to encourage personal rehabilitation (e.g., counseling and community service), conditions related to satisfactory academic performance, suspension from practice, suspension from competition, suspension from access to DIA services, and, if the student-athlete’s conduct is severe or frequent enough, dismissal from the athletic program.

C. Infractions

Allegations of infractions will be reviewed by a team’s head coach, with any corresponding discipline, sanctions or corrective actions imposed by the head coach. Discipline, sanctions or corrective actions that the head coach may impose against a student-athlete who has committed an infraction include, but are not limited to: warning, written reprimand, probation with or without conditions, requirements for restitution, conditions to encourage personal rehabilitation (e.g., counseling and community service), or conditions related to satisfactory academic performance.

4. Notice and Appeal

In cases that result in a final determination that a student-athlete will be removed from any athletic activity or dismissed from the program, the Director shall notify the student-athlete, in writing, of the specific major or secondary offense and the corresponding actions

The student-athlete will have three University business days to appeal such final determination to the Office of the Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor will have the authority to amend or overturn a suspension or dismissal but will do so only if (1) the student-athlete presents additional evidence that the previous decision was clearly contrary to the information presented; or (2) there was a clear procedural error and, but for the error, the student-athlete would not have been suspended or dismissed.

Within five University business days of receipt of the student-athlete’s appeal, the Office of the Chancellor will provide the student-athlete with a written decision, which shall be final.

5. Miscellaneous Provisions

1. Uncontested Allegations

If the student-athlete admits to the allegations and the level of misconduct (major offense, secondary offense, infraction), then the student-athlete waives the ability to challenge a finding of misconduct by the DIA and the DIA will proceed with appropriate sanctions as set forth above.

2. Request for Review of DIA Actions Based on Substantial Change in Circumstances

If there is a substantial change in circumstances affecting a student-athlete who has been dismissed from a program or remains withheld from athletic activities including participation in practice, competition, and/or any other DIA services, the student-athlete may petition the Panel for review. Such petitions may include a written statement in support of the request. If the Panel finds that circumstances warrant a change in the student-athlete’s status regarding participation in athletic activities, the disciplinary action may be modified with the approval of the Office of the Chancellor.

3. Disclosure of Criminal Charges

If a student-athlete is arrested, cited, or otherwise charged with a criminal offense by any law enforcement agency, the student-athlete must report this information to his or her head coach and/or sport administrator within twenty-four hours. Failure to comply with this requirement will constitute an [infraction/secondary offense, as described herein.

4. Reporting Allegations of Misconduct or Other Violations

Student-athletes are expected to report any actual or potential violations of NCAA or Big Ten rules violations by other student-athletes, coaches, or DIA administrators. Student-athletes are encouraged to report any other potential misconduct or wrongdoing on the part of others. Retaliation against any student-athlete reporting, in good faith, a real, perceived, or potential violation is strictly prohibited by University policy and state law.

Although student-athletes are encouraged to raise any such concerns internally, student-athletes also have the option of reporting such allegations externally as described below.

Where to report potential violations or concerns of NCAA or Big Ten Conference rules internally:

• Director of Athletics: Josh Whitman
  • 217-333-3631
  • IlliniAD@illinois.edu
• Associate Athletic Director for Compliance: Benjy Wilber
  • http://www.fightingillini.com/compliance/reportaviolation.html
  • 217-300-4615
  • wwilber@illinois.edu

Where to report potential violations or concerns of state, federal or local laws, University or DIA rules or regulations (other than NCAA or Big Ten Conference rules) internally:

• The sport program’s sport administrator
• Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Admin/Deputy Title IX Coordinator Sara Burton
  • 217-300-8112
  • sarab4@illinois.edu
• Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Integrity Officer Ryan Squire
  • 217-333-5731
  • squire@illinois.edu

Where to report potential sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexual abuse externally:

• Title IX Coordinator Danielle Fleenor
  • 844-616-7978
  • titleixcoordinator@illinois.edu
  • wecare.illinois.edu

Where to report other potential misconduct or concerns of any type externally:

• Dean of Students HELPdean@illinois.edu 217-333-0050
• Faculty Athletic Representatives
  • Brian Quick         217-333-3617   bquick@illinois.edu
  • Tiffany White      217-333-4597   tbwhite@illinois.edu
• EthicsLine (reports may be made anonymously) 866-758-2146

5. Policy changes

This policy may be changed, updated or revised by the DIA in its sole discretion, with or without notice. This policy does not create contractual rights, guarantee any specific actions or benefits, or create any expectation of continued participation in athletic activity. The DIA will post the most recent version of this policy on a DIA website accessible to student-athletes.