Type:
University Policy
Division:
Athletics
Classification:
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS
Contact Phone Number:
503-838-8917
Contact Email Address:
dearingb@wou.edu
| TITLE | |
| Code of Ethics | |
| POLICY NUMBER | |
| ASA-05-007 | |
| RESPONSIBLE OFFICER | UNIVERSITY CONTACT |
| Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | Office of Academic Affairs |
| SUMMARY | |
| APPLICABLE TO | |
| The WOU Community | |
| DEFINITIONS | |
| AUTHORITY | |
| FULL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY | |
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POLICY STATEMENT Each institution offering a program of intercollegiate athletics shall comply with the following code of ethics. Violation of the code of ethics shall be considered an adequate basis for sanctions for cause. (1) Purpose The purpose of this code of ethics is to prescribe standards of conduct for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletic programs of the institution, coaches, intercollegiate athletic administrators, and other personnel associated with intercollegiate athletics. It is also the purpose of this code of ethics to identify the responsibilities of coaches, intercollegiate athletic administrators, and other personnel in the institution's department of intercollegiate athletics. (2) Designation of Institution Officers The institutions president shall assign in writing to the director of athletics the responsibility for implementing the provisions of this policy, except that the Faculty Athletics Representative shall retain the sole prerogative for determining the athletic eligibility of student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution. (3) Directives (a) The intercollegiate athletic program of the institution shall reflect high standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, fair play, integrity, and concern for the individual. (b) The intercollegiate athletic program of the institution shall be conducted in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the alliances and/or conferences of which the institution is a member and the rules, policies, and directives of the Board of Higher Education and institution. (c) Student athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution shall be required to: (i) Maintain such academic standards as established by the institution for all students; (ii) Comply with the eligibility requirements of the institution as a prerequisite for participation in its intercollegiate athletic programs; (iii) Demonstrate high standards of sportsmanship and fair play, while participating in an intercollegiate athletic program of the institution; (iv) Refrain from participation in an intercollegiate athletic program of the institution when existing injuries and/or physical impairments would jeopardize the student-athletes health and welfare; and (v) Comport themselves in a manner which brings credit to themselves, their teammates, and the institution. (d) A head coach of an intercollegiate athletic program is required to maintain such discipline as necessary to assure that student-athletes and coaches in that sport maintain high standards of sportsmanship, fair play, and integrity; encourage high standards of scholarship for student-athletes; establish and maintain high standards regarding the welfare of student-athletes; and adhere to the principles of non-discrimination (e) Coaches in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution are required to maintain high standards of sportsmanship, fair play, and professional integrity; encourage high standards of scholarship for student-athletes; and adhere to principles of non-discrimination (f) Each individual performing administrative, promotional, public relations, or related functions in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution is required to demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and encourage high standards of sportsmanship, fair play, professional integrity and scholarship; establish high standards regarding the welfare of student-athletes; and adhere to principles of non-discrimination (g) The following is prescribed conduct for each head coach, assistant coach, and individual performing administrative, promotional, public relations, or related functions in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution: (i) Using the position with the institution to obtain financial gain, other than official institution salary or reimbursement of expenses and honoraria from either institution or non-institution sources, unless prior approval is obtained from the institution president; (ii) Using the position with the institution to obtain financial gain for any member of the household or for any business with which the employee or any member of the employee's household is associated; (iii) Engaging in any outside activity which substantially interferes with the employee's responsibilities in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution; (iv) Accepting any employment outside the institution involving time or honorarium without the prior approval of the institution president; (v) Accepting gifts, as defined in ORS 244.025(5), from any source, including but not limited to: professional sports organizations, private businesses, or athletic boosters; (vi) Receiving, or influencing directly or indirectly, awards of prizes of value from any institution operated or affiliated promotional activity associated with the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution; (vii) Using institution buildings, facilities, services, or grounds for personal or private gain, without the prior written authorization of the institution president; (viii) Using or permitting the use of the name of the institution or any emblem of the institution in the commercial or personal promotional activities, except by the prior written authorization of the institution (ix) Permitting, requiring, or encouraging a student athlete who was injured, or otherwise physically or mentally impaired, to participate in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution without authorization from a physician or authorized athletic trainer; (x) Permitting, encouraging, or engaging in abuse or harassment of game officials, game opponents, or spectators while participating in an intercollegiate athletic program of the institution; (xi) Encouraging, aiding, or abetting, including acts of omission, any individual, including non-institution persons, to engage in conduct prescribed by the alliance or conference in which the institution holds membership and the administrative rules, policies, and internal management directives of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and the institution; and (h) Any coach, head coach, or individual performing administrative, promotional, public relations, or related functions in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution should strive to be perceived as an ethical leader, and, therefore, should avoid the appearance as well as the fact of impropriety. (i) Waivers The institution president retains the sole prerogative and authority for authorizing exceptions in writing to the provisions contained herein. (j) Compliance and Sanctions for Violations Individuals violating the provisions of this code of ethics may be subject to sanctions for cause. For student athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletic program of the institution who violate the provisions contained herein, the sanctions for cause may include loss of eligibility for a period of time prescribed by the institution Faculty Athletic Representative. The institution may impose sanctions in addition to loss of eligibility pursuant to the provisions of the student conduct code of the institution. For coaches or for intercollegiate athletic administrators, sanctions for cause include but are not limited to oral or written reprimand, suspension with pay, suspension without pay, or termination, as determined by the institution president. (k) Contract and Policy Distribution This policy for intercollegiate athletics, including the code of ethics, shall be attached to the notice of appointment for coaches, athletic administrators, and other personnel associated with the intercollegiate athletics program, as well as distributed to and discussed with all student-athletes | |
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APPROVAL DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE: LAST UPDATED: 08/11/2016 HISTORICAL DETAIL NOTES: This policy previously was an International Management Directive from the State Board of Higher Education. SOURCE: Previously Referred to as: OUS IMD 8.036 |
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| conduct for student-athletes, sportsmanship | |
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