Student-Athlete Handbook

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
Personal Development supports the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encourages emotional well-being, and enhances personal growth and decision-making skills.

The Department of Athletics collaborates with various departments throughout the University to co-sponsor such events as:
• Student-Athlete All Sports Banquet
• Sexual Awareness and Gender Dynamics
• Nutritional Concerns and Eating Disorders
• Assessment/Identification
• Conflict Management
• Substance Use and Abuse
• Performance Enhancement
• Outside Referrals
• Psychological Aspect of Injury
• Mental Toughness
• Cognitive-control Methods
• AIDS Education
• Stress Management
• Mike Green: Alcohol and You
• Diversity Education

GENERAL STUDENT CONDUCT

Personal Conduct and Responsibilities
The Department of Athletics makes every effort to offer a program that assists each student-athlete to earn a degree. In agreeing to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program, student-athletes must accept certain responsibilities for their personal conduct. These responsibilities are listed below.

Academic
• Attend all classes regularly and complete all academic assignments.
• Consult with an Athletic Academic Counselor on a regular basis.
• Maintain an academic course load of at least 12 hours per semester and make satisfactory progress toward a degree.
• Accept responsibility for maintaining academic eligibility.
• Strive to obtain a college degree within four (4) years.

Athletic
• Abide by all University and NCAA team rules.
• Maintain top physical condition, within accepted health standards.
• Attend all organized practices, unless officially excused.
• Take proper care of equipment and return it in good condition.
• Treat officials and opponents with respect; avoid undue confrontations (see the “Sportsmanlike Conduct” section).

General Conduct
• Abide by all policies outlined in Vanderbilt’s Student Handbook.
• Obey residence halls’ policies and regulations.
• Obey all federal, state, and local laws.
• Abstain from using tobacco, alcohol, and non-therapeutic drugs.

All student-athletes are encouraged to obtain clarification of any departmental, University, or NCAA rules or regulations that they do not understand from a member of the coaching staff, academic staff, or the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.

Unlawful Conduct
Each student is held responsible for adherence to federal, state, and local law and University policies. Those who fail in this responsibility will be subject to disciplinary action and/or referral for prosecution by government authorities.

Any student charged with a felony is automatically suspended from the team pending review by the Athletic Director and the Head Coach. If charged with a misdemeanor, the student-athlete’s continued affiliation with the team will be subject to the joint ruling of the Athletic Director and the respective Head Coach and Sport Administrator.

Sportsmanlike Conduct
Sportsmanlike conduct means more than the absence of negative actions in public. The Director of Compliance, as well as each individual Head Coach, provides instruction on appropriate behavior to student-athletes by disseminating information on techniques for dealing in a positive manner with the following situations that may arise within the sport:

• communicating with officials and opponents on routine matters during athletic events;
• maintaining control during emotionally charged situations, including assisting a teammate or colleague who appears to be losing control;
• reacting in a positive manner to an aggressive action by an individual or a group; • using obscene or otherwise inappropriate language or gestures;
• making public statements that are negative, controversial, or outside the department’s media policy; or
• participating in any action that violates the generally recognized ethical standards of intercollegiate athletics, the University, or the community.

You should consult the Vanderbilt Student Handbook for detailed descriptions of policies that regulate student behavior. Student-athletes are governed by the same rules and regulations as the student body at-large.

Gambling and Bribery
Be aware that the gambling industry is constantly seeking sources of information. You may be approached and questioned about the condition and attitude of other team players. You may be asked to alter a game and be offered favors or gifts for doing so. If this occurs, you MUST report the incident to your coach immediately. The University and the Department of Athletics are committed to combatting all forms of gambling and bribery. Gambling is one of the major sources of revenue for organized crime. Operators need inside information to set the betting line or odds. An attempt to procure this information through bribery of a sports participant is a felony.

You should keep in mind that your participation in gambling interests, even in the most minor fashion, may jeopardize your collegiate career.

Because of the extreme importance of this problem, you are asked to observe these guidelines:

• Report to your coach any attempt to secure information concerning situations that might alter the normal performance of any University team.
• Do not accept any “gift” such as meals, presents, etc. You are required by both the department and the NCAA to report an individual who offers gifts, money, or favors in exchange for supplying information or attempting to alter the outcome of any contest.
• Be aware of the legalities of gambling at an institutional and state level. Understand that the consequences at the University level may be expulsion and that the University will also comply with federal, state, and local anti-bribery laws. • Do not accept any money from a “fan” for a game “well played.”
• Do not attempt to sell your complimentary tickets to anyone.
• Do not discuss the condition or attitude of your team with anyone other than your teammates or coaches.

Date Rape
Acquaintance rape or date rape has become a topic of conversation on college campuses nationwide. Rape does not require the brutalizing of a person. To be considered rape, sexual intercourse must only occur against an individual’s will.

If men have been drinking, they should be especially careful not to misread signals from female companions. Trouble has often occurred when a woman has remained alone with several men after a party where drinking has occurred. While some may feel such lingering shows poor judgment on the woman’s part, it certainly does not invite sexual assault from her male companions.

If you are a woman, be careful of the signals you send. Do not place yourself in situations that can be misunderstood or that can get out of hand. Good judgment can often prevent embarrassing or uncomfortable situations during co-ed activities.

Use of Non-Therapeutic Drugs
The Department of Athletics, as well as its coaching personnel, strongly believes that non-therapeutic drugs can be harmful to both your academic and athletic performance. Because drugs often produce behavioral changes, you can cause problems not only for yourself but for your teammates as well.

Because of the seriousness of this problem nationwide, the department encourages drug education and, if needed, counseling and rehabilitation for its student-athletes to deal with the growing problem. The University also offers a substance abuse education and screening program. For more information on the substance abuse program and irresponsible use of drugs, refer to the most current edition of the Vanderbilt University Drug Policy.

Alcohol Abuse
As an athletics participant, you may receive special attention from other students. Along with this “high visibility” come some responsibilities. As a role model, you are asked to present a wholesome public image.

Tennessee law decrees that drinking under the age of 21 is illegal. Excessive consumption of intoxicating beverages is strongly discouraged no matter what your age, as it may have an adverse effect on your intellectual and athletic abilities. While you may feel a few drinks will not hurt anything, it has often been found that after drinking, you are much more likely to place yourself in situations that you probably could have avoided with some clear thinking. In addition, fair or not, should trouble occur, the student-athlete is often the most visible in a group. Remember, the consumption of intoxicants in public areas of the main campus is prohibited.

Policy Concerning Alcohol Use for Vanderbilt University
Department of Athletics The University recently approved several changes to the Alcohol and Controlled Substances policy found in the Vanderbilt University Student Handbook. These changes are intended to strengthen the existing policies and penalties for illegal and improper use, while also providing increased communication and related programs to address the responsible use of alcohol. The Department of Athletics fully supports these University initiatives and expects the Department of Athletics staff and student-athletes to abide by the policies. In addition to the University regulations, the Department of Athletics has implemented the following policy:

• No alcohol will be allowed at any Department of Athletics event if student-athletes are present.
• No alcohol should be consumed by Department of Athletics staff members in the presence of student-athletes or prospective studentathletes during official University business. This applies to team travel and recruitment.
• No alcohol should be consumed in McGugin Center or other athletic facilities unless approved in writing by the Director of Athletics or his designee.
• Student-athletes will continue to receive alcohol and substance abuse education each year and will participate in the designated Universitysponsored alcohol education programs.
• Student-athletes and members of the athletics staff involved in an incident involving alcohol will be subject to the applicable University disciplinary procedures and may also face additional penalties or sanctions administered through the Department of Athletics.
• Alcohol and substance abuse education and training will be made available to all coaches and staff in the department. This is designed to help recognize the signs of abuse and learn what resources are available to assist students.
• Whenever possible our sponsors and media outlets will be encouraged to air public service announcements concerning the responsible use of alcohol.

Drug and Alcohol Regulations
In compliance with the federal Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, Vanderbilt University has adopted the following policy. In addition to the standards of conduct prohibited by law and this policy, students, faculty, and staff are subject to the additional requirements and procedures promulgated by their respective schools or departments.

Vanderbilt University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students, faculty, and staff on its property or as a part of any University-sponsored activities.

The University and the NCAA will conduct random drug tests of studentathletes. If you would like to obtain a list of banned substances, please see your head coach.

Vanderbilt University will impose disciplinary sanctions on students, faculty, and staff up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for violation of this policy. A condition of continuance may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program. These sanctions will be imposed consistent with disciplinary standards and procedures found in the Student Handbook, the Faculty Manual, the Staff Handbook, the Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Use Policy (Policy No. 30-08), the Student-Athlete Handbook, and any applicable union contract. Students, faculty, and staff should refer to the appropriate document for detail. (Adapted from the brochure entitled “Drug and Alcohol Regulations for Students, Faculty, and Staff.”)

Equal Opportunity
In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the CHAMPS/Life Skills Office.

Student Complaint and Grievance Process
Situations may arise in which a student believes that he or she has not received fair treatment by a representative of the University or has a complaint about the performance, action, or inaction of a member of the staff or faculty affecting the student. A student who wishes to have a complaint addressed by the University should first use the following Complaint Procedure. Students should use the Grievance Process only when the Complaint Procedure proves unsatisfactory. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the Office of the Provost, their advisor, another member of the faculty or staff, or, in regard to complaints of unlawful discrimination, the Opportunity Development Center.

Complaint Procedure
A complaint should be directed as soon as possible to the person or persons whose actions or inaction have given rise to the complaint and not later than six months after the event. For example, if the complaint concerns a grade, the student should first confer with the course instructor. Every effort should be made to resolve the problem fairly and promptly at this level. If the complaint involves allegations of sexual harassment, this step may not be appropriate. (See “Sexual Harassment” section.) In addition, in a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, the Opportunity Development Center should be consulted. The Opportunity Development Center will conduct an in-depth investigation of the allegations, will issue a finding to the appropriate University official, and will seek to resolve the matter.

If the student is not able to resolve the complaint satisfactorily at this level, he or she should process the complaint in a timely manner through the appropriate administrative channels of the academic or administrative unit, through the level of the provost or appropriate vice-chancellor. Students uncertain about the proper channels or process are encouraged to seek advice from the Office of the Provost, the Dean of Students Office, the office of the dean of their school, and/or their Faculty Advisors.

Grievance Process
A student who believes that he or she has not received fair treatment, or who has a complaint about the performance, action, or inaction of a member of the faculty or staff, and believes that he or she has not received appropriate redress through the complaint procedure in the preceding section within a reasonable period of time, including complaints of unlawful discrimination, may file a written grievance with the Office of the Chancellor. Upon ascertaining that the complaint procedure has been exhausted, the Chancellor’s office shall refer the grievance to the Faculty Senate Committee on Student Affairs. For this purpose, the membership of the committee shall be augmented by three student 60 61 members appointed by the Chancellor at the beginning of each academic year. The Undergraduate Student Government Association will nominate students for the one undergraduate position, and student governing bodies of the professional/graduate schools will nominate students for the other two student positions on a rotation basis. Upon receiving the grievance referral from the Office of the Chancellor, the Student Affairs Committee shall inform, in writing, both parties to the grievance that an investigation will take place.

If, after this preliminary investigation, the committee decides that the grievance is not frivolous, it shall follow procedures necessary to ensure a fair hearing of the matter, including the opportunity for the student to present relevant evidence, to challenge adverse evidence, and to have the complaint heard by an impartial committee. Committee members may recuse themselves if they feel their objectivity is subject to question, and the grievant may request any committee member recuse himself or herself if the grievant feels a member will not view the grievance with sufficient objectivity. If vacancies occur, the chair of the Faculty Senate shall appoint Senate members to fill faculty vacancies and the Chancellor shall appoint students to fill student vacancies.

The student filing the grievance may be assisted during the hearing by a member of the University community (faculty, staff, or student) not trained in the law and is encouraged to seek such assistance. While all parties to the grievance are free to consult with and receive advice from attorneys concerning the grievance, no party shall be represented by an attorney during the hearing. For hearings or complaints of unlawful discrimination, a representative from the Opportunity Development Center shall be present in an advisory capacity. The committee may call upon any individuals that it believes may be helpful in resolving the grievance.

The grievant and the person or persons against whom the grievance was filed shall be present during the hearing until such as the committee is ready to begin deliberations.

The student may withdraw the grievance, with the consent of the other party, at any time prior to the decision of the committee.

After each case, the committee shall write its report. The report should be completed within three weeks and it shall include a statement to the committee’s findings, the basis for those findings, and, if necessary, recommendations for any corrective action that should be taken. If any disciplinary action is anticipated, the appropriate University disciplinary procedures shall be followed. The report, including the vote and any dissenting statements, shall be sent to the Chancellor. Except as disclosures are reasonably necessary in the investigation, hearing, and final disposition of a grievance, the grievant, members of the hearing bodies, and others having knowledge of a grievance are expected to preserve confidentiality of the grievance.

The Chancellor shall communicate his decision to the committee. In any case in which the Chancellor does not follow the decision or the recommendation of the committee, the Chancellor shall report to the committee his reasons for so doing. The Office of the Chancellor shall then promptly notify the student and the other affected persons, in writing, of the final decision.

Statement on Sexual Orientation
Vanderbilt University is committed to the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of being or being perceived as homosexual, heterosexual, or bisexual. In affirming its commitment to this principle, the University does not limit freedom of religious association, does not require adherence to this principle by government agencies or external organizations that associate with but are not controlled by the University, and does not extend benefits beyond those provided under other policies of the University. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Opportunity Development Officer, Baker Building, VU Station B #351809, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1809, telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); fax (615) 421-6871.

Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination
If a student believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service, that student should report the matter to the Opportunity Development Center, which will seek to assist the student with the resolution of the complaint as described above in the Complaint Procedure.

Sexual Harassment
It is important that we at Vanderbilt provide an environment free from implicit and explicit coercive sexual behavior used to control, influence, or adversely affect the well-being of any member of our community. Sexual harassment of any individual is inappropriate and unacceptable and is grounds for disciplinary action. It may also constitute a violation of state or federal law.

The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education defines sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as consisting of verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, imposed on the basis of sex, by an employee or agent of a recipient that denies, limits, provides different, or conditions the provision of aid, benefits, services, or treatment protected under Title IX. Any person who has a complaint regarding sexual harassment should contact the Opportunity Development Center. Although the Opportunity Development Center is available for informal consultation, formal complaints of sexual harassment will be addressed promptly by the Opportunity Development Center in the following manner: Upon receipt of a written complaint, an in-depth investigation will be conducted. After evaluating the specifics of the complaint, the Opportunity Development Center will issue a finding to the appropriate University official and seek to resolve the matter.

In cases in which a student chooses not to file a formal complaint, the University may still take appropriate action consistent with the complainant’s need for confidentiality. The University is committed to protection of those filing complaints in appropriate retaliation.

Other campus offices such as the Office of Housing and Residential Education, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the Office of the University Chaplain and Affiliated Ministries, and the Psychological and Counseling Center are available to provide counseling and support to students who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment.

Department of Athletics Statement on Gender Equity
Intercollegiate athletics offers interested and able students opportunities to experience the lessons of competition, develop physical and leadership skills, be part of a team, and enjoy themselves. Good intercollegiate athletic programs require competitive parity, universal and consistently applied rules, and an equal opportunity for athletes to participate. Vanderbilt University is committed to assuring that these conditions exist on campus. Vanderbilt’s ultimate goal is to provide intercollegiate athletic participation opportunities for male and female athletes that are substantially proportionate to their numbers in our undergraduate student population. It is our intent to achieve gender equity without any further reductions of men’s varsity teams.

DONOR SUPPORT

National Commodore Club
Providing the scholarships for Vanderbilt’s student-athletes has been the chief goal of the National Commodore Club (NCC) since its founding in 1973. All contributions to the NCC go directly to help provide the athletic grants-in-aid.

Donors to the NCC can take pride in knowing that they are helping Vanderbilt attract some of the finest athletes in the country to its campus. These young men and women have the opportunity to compete in one of the greatest athletic conferences in the country, and at the same time receive a Vanderbilt education.

Approximately 3,500 donors contribute to the NCC. Anyone can become a donor to the NCC, and the benefits associated with these contributions begin with a gift of $25 or more. The NCC also has a number of programs for recent graduates to get involved with supporting Vanderbilt Athletics. Its Young Alumni Program provides an easy way for graduating seniors and alumni within their first five years since graduation to be a part of the program and to receive benefits for their involvement. For more information on the NCC and its related programs, please contact their office at (615) 322-4114.

Vanderbilt Athletics is also in the midst of the greatest facilities upgrade in its history. Included in this is a $24 million renovation to Memorial Gymnasium and a $5.8 million renovation to the now-named Charles Hawkins Field at McGugin Center, the new home for Vanderbilt Baseball. If you are, or know someone who is, interested in supporting these or other projects to help our sports programs succeed, please contact our Major Gifts Office at (615) 343-3109.

The Vanderbilt Athletic Department is fortunate to also have a number of organized support groups specific to particular sports programs. For example, The Rebounders support men’s basketball, the Commodore Crew supports women’s basketball, and the Bull Pen Club supports the baseball program. Many of these support groups are run directly through the programs’ main offices. For more information about these or any other support programs for our teams, please call (615) 322-4727 and they will direct you to that particular sport.

HOUSING

On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing for student-athletes operates in the same manner as for the rest of the student body. A housing lottery is held each spring for all students who will be living on campus.

Off-Campus Housing
All student-athletes must get permission from their Head Coach and Athletic Academic Counselor before entering into any off-campus housing arrangements. Permission must be obtained each semester, as well as each summer session, to reside off campus. Student-athletes who are granted permission may lose this privilege due to poor academic performance or disciplinary problems related to on- or off-campus infractions.

The University’s commitment to residential education requires that the Office of Housing and Residential Education provide housing for as many students as it can physically accommodate. All unmarried undergraduate students, except those who live with their families in Davidson County, are required to live on campus during the academic year, May session, and summer sessions. Authorization to live off campus is granted at the discretion of the Associate Dean in special situations or when space is unavailable on campus.

Students seeking suitable furnishings or accommodations due to disabilities, medical conditions, or psychological conditions, or for other reasons should make an appointment with Dr. Mark Bandas, Associate Dean of Residential and Judicial Affairs. Students may be asked to complete a request form and to provide supporting documentation.

Students who currently have off-campus authorization must apply for re-authorization each year. Students requesting off-campus authorization must apply for re-authorization each year and they must bring their pre-printed housing contracts with them, since they must be filed with the off-campus authorization requests. The pre-printed housing contracts will be mailed to students prior to the off-campus authorization period.

All students applying for off-campus authorization must sign on-campus housing contracts at the time they submit their off-campus authorization forms. If off-campus authorization is granted, the on-campus housing contract will be declared void. If off-campus authorization is denied, the housing contract will be processed, and the $200 housing deposit will be charged to the student’s account. If off-campus authorization is denied, copies of the housing contract will be returned to the student for participation in the on-campus selection processes.

Only individual applications for off-campus authorization will be considered.

After approval from the Housing Office, rising seniors wishing to live off campus must fill out the Vanderbilt University Student-Athlete GIA Request Form for Off-Campus Housing/Meals. This form can be procured from the Athletic Business Office. The completed form must then be signed by the student-athlete’s Head Coach, the Director of Compliance, the Housing Office, and the student-athlete’s Athletic Academic Counselor.

Students who want to live in fraternity or sorority chapter houses or in off-campus housing must obtain the necessary forms each semester, May session, or summer session from the Office of Housing and Residential Education.

TRAINING TABLE & OTHER FOOD SERVICES

The Department of Athletics adheres to all University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations related to providing food service to student-athletes. Each Head Coach determines which studentathletes are to receive “board” as part of their athletic scholarship.

The types of “board” plans that are available to scholarship studentathletes are as follows:
• Training Table evening meals in the Hendrix Room at McGugin Center;
• University meal plans;
• fraternity/sorority meal plan; or
• monthly cash-in-lieu-of-board allowance.

In some cases, “board” refers to a combination of the above board plans. (For instance, off-campus students who eat dinner at the Training Table receive a portion of the designated monthly allowance for the remainder of the meals.)

Please e-mail questions, comments, and concerns to Vanderbilt Dining at trainingtable@vanderbilt.edu.

Training Table – Hendrix Room
Evening Training Table and pre-game meals are served Sunday to Friday in the Hendrix Room at McGugin Center. The sports medicine staff and University dietician work with the Training Table chef to plan nutritious meals for the Training Table.

Any full-scholarship student-athlete who is officially a member of an intercollegiate sports team may participate in the Training Table. If non-scholarship or partial-scholarship student-athletes elect to eat at the Training Table, they may purchase a Dining Plan from the Athletic Business Office. Student-athletes must use their Vanderbilt ID as they enter the Hendrix Room.

Hendrix Room Policies
The Department of Athletics and Vanderbilt Dining Services are extremely proud of receiving national recognition in Sports Illustrated as the best Training Table in the country. To help us maintain the excellent service and delicious menus, we ask that all students, staff, and coaches comply with the following policies for the Hendrix Room:

• Unless otherwise specified, the Hendrix Room is only open for student- athletes for the dinner meal on Sundays through Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• All student-athletes, coaches, and staff must present a valid Vanderbilt ID Card before entering the Hendrix Room.
• All book bags must be left in the storage area outside the entrance. This area is monitored by Hendrix Room staff.
• You may eat all you want during meal times. However, no food or drinks should be taken from the Hendrix Room. Utensils and other items should not be taken from the Hendrix Room.
• No one is allowed in the kitchen area during meals.
• When you finish your meals, please return trays and other items to the dish room window.
• If you have ice bags or other items to treat injuries, take them with you when you leave.

Cash in Lieu of Board
In compliance with NCAA regulations, student-athletes who live off campus and receive “board” as part of an athletic scholarship, may be given a stipend in lieu of the cost of a University meal plan. As noted above, scholarship student-athletes, with the approval of their Head Coach, may elect to receive a portion of their “board” on a Training Table meal plan and the remainder in a monthly allowance. The stipend is calculated based on the amount of the individual’s scholarship, the value of University meals as listed in the University’s catalog, and the cost of the Training Table, if they are a participant.

Student-athletes eligible for a cash-in-lieu stipend are responsible for filling out a Student-Athlete Housing/Meal Request at the beginning of each semester. This form must be approved by the Head Coach and Director of Compliance. Once this form has been completed, it is submitted to the Athletic Business Office, with copies sent to the appropriate personnel.

The Accountant-Travel/Receivables area of the Athletic Business Office is responsible for preparing associated check requests for “cash-in-lieu” board payments and submitting them to the University Accounting Office. As checks are received from the Accounting Office, the Cashier/ Bookkeeper distributes these checks to student-athletes at the beginning of each month. Student-athletes are required to pick up their own checks and sign for the receipt.

On-Campus Food Service
For meals not served at the Training Table, student-athletes living on campus will use a meal card with a declining balance to dine at campus dining facilities at Rand Hall and Hill Center.

Impermissible Benefits
Impermissible benefits is a topic that should concern every studentathlete, as it constitutes a serious violation of NCAA rules. If you accept impermissible benefits, you may lose your eligibility, your scholarship, and your right to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

The problem is that most student-athletes think of impermissible benefits in terms of accepting gifts or money. While certainly that is one form of an impermissible extra benefit, you also cannot

• receive more than the allotted number of complimentary admissions to an athletics contest in which you participate;
• sell complimentary admissions at any price; or
• receive material benefits that are not available to the general student body.

This means that you should not accept special discounts or services, or even special payment arrangements on any purchases. Be very wary of “free” or “special” benefits that someone wishes to give you. If you are in doubt about such benefits, check with your coach or the Compliance Office.

University Charges Not Paid by the Department of Athletics
There are always questions about what expenses are covered when a student-athlete is on full scholarship. Tuition, fees, required books, room, and board are covered. The expenses listed below are some that are not covered. If you incur any of the following charges, you are responsible for paying them:

• cost of treatment for non-athletically related injuries
• library fines
• fines for damage to University property, including Residence Halls
• key deposits or replacement of a lost residence hall key
• school supplies, such as dictionaries, reference books, pens, notebooks, paper, etc.
• vehicle registration fee
• parking fines
• placement tests during orientation

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Campus Ministry
The University Chaplain and other ministers and professional staff affiliated with the University provide worship, counseling, study, social action, and fellowship for student constituencies. They also join in cooperative programs that minister to the University.

University Chaplain and Affiliated Ministries
Phone: 322-2457
2417 West End Avenue
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Student Health Service
The Student Health Service is designed to meet the routine primary health care needs of all registered students. Except in emergencies, students should call for appointments to minimize waiting times and avoid missing classes.

Student Health Center
Zerfoss Building, Medical Center North
Appointment Line: 322-2427
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday

The Learning Center
The College of Arts and Science Learning Center has the goal of helping good students become better learners. It offers academic skills counseling, individual or small-group tutoring, and a mini-course on learning strategies. Most of the services of the center are offered to students in the College free of charge, including five free hours of tutoring in most freshman and sophomore courses.

The Learning Center
1014 Lupton
House Phone: 343-6829

Learning Resource Center
The purpose of the Learning Resource Center is to improve and enhance learning through the use of instructional media for groups and individuals. Audio/visual equipment and services are available for Arts and Science courses and related activities.
Learning Resource Center
221 Garland Hall
Phone: 322-4855
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday

Libraries
The Jean and Alexander Heard Library System consists of nine divisional libraries. The General Library Building houses the Central Library, Divinity Library, and Special Collections. Other campus libraries are the Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library (in Stevenson Center), the Education Library (on the Peabody campus), the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library (204 Law School), the Walker Management Library (148 Management Hall), the Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library, and the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library (200 Blair School), as well as the Television News Archive (Baker Building).

General Library
Phone: 322-7120

Black Cultural Center
The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center provides educational and cultural programming on the African world experience for the University. The center represents the University’s efforts in promoting diversity and fostering understanding and appreciation of the values and cultural heritages of people of African origin worldwide. In this respect, the center also serves as a clearinghouse for information relative to African and African-descended life and culture. The center is a system of support to African-descended students but is open to all students for small meetings and gatherings throughout the year.

Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Residence 4
Phone: 322-2524; fax 343-4215
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday and weekends as needed

Psychological and Counseling Center
The Psychological and Counseling Center provides individual counseling for personal, social, academic, and emotional issues; marital counseling and career assessment and counseling. Group programs for personal growth, self-improvement, awareness, and support are also available. Counseling services are confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Psychological and Counseling Center
1120 Baker Building
Phone: 322-2571
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday

Automobile Registration and Parking
All motor vehicles operated by Vanderbilt student-athletes must be registered annually with the Office of Traffic and Parking and the Department of Athletics. To register a vehicle on campus, students must present a current Vanderbilt student ID card and a copy of the state vehicle registration certificate. If residing off campus, the student must provide verification of address (e.g., copy of lease, piece of mail). Registered vehicles are issued a numbered parking decal bearing markings that correspond to parking areas shown on the campus parking map. A vehicle registration fee is charged. This fee is the responsibility of the student-athlete. To register your vehicle with the Department of Athletics, please contact the Compliance Office. Note that bicycles must be registered with the Vanderbilt Police Department.

Office of Traffic and Parking
Wesley Place Garage, 2043 Scarritt Place
Phone: 322-2554

Fraternities and Sororities
Some student-athletes are involved in the Greek system at Vanderbilt, which includes fraternities and sororities. For information on the induction process, please refer to the Vanderbilt University Student Handbook.

Key Replacement
If a key is lost or not replaced when a room is vacated, then the lock may be changed and the resident charged for the replacement.

Laundry and Linen Facilities
Coin-operated washers and dryers are provided for campus residents in Branscomb Quadrangle, Vanderbilt/Barnard, Lewis and Morgan Houses, Gillette Hall, Garrison and Married Students’ Apartments, West Hall, and Carmichael Towers East and West.

Mail Service
The mail service is located on the lower level of Rand and is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parcel pickup is available on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon during the fall and spring semesters; all windows are closed on Saturday during the summer. Phone: 322-2934

Parking Fines
Fines assessed against a student are charged to his/her Student Account. Students will not be allowed to register for the following term if fines have not been paid.