1. Kellianne Milliner, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, Academic and Student Services Terry Beattie, Associate Athletics Director for Facilities

2.  Eligibility Center  Register at www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org  COMPLETE registration process  Must have final transcript sent from all high schools attended  Must answer all amateurism questions and request final certification  SAT scores must be sent in electronically via www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com  Read all emails from the EC and follow-up with any concerns or issues that may occur.

3.  Medical Paperwork  Physical must occur within six months of initial practice. Make sure ALL sections of the physical form are filled out. You may COPY for the health center  Medical History Questionnaire must be completed – questions related more to athletic injuries, etc  Some teams required to do concussion testing upon arrival prior to practice  Insurance Requirement  TWO copies of insurance card  Signed insurance form  Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form  Provide result of sickle cell test  Decline test  WEBSITE ***these must be completed annually

4.  The NCAA conducts random drug testing each year on campus and possibly at championships  All Student-Athletes required to submit to testing or lose eligibility  ADHD medical exception:  MUST provide significant documentation for an exception.  Students allowed to participate while taking this medication, BUT should begin to acquire the information needed for an exception.

5.  COACH  Is aware of all requirements of student-athletes  Will be able to assist with sport-specific issues  COMPLIANCE/STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES  Can help with NCAA questions regarding eligibility, rules, etc  Will provide opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service  Student can file insurance claim  ACADEMIC ADVISOR  Will help with scheduling, academic major specific issues, graduation  ATHLETIC TRAINER  Can assist with injury and seeing physician student-athlete support services

6.  Academic Success  Mentoring Program  Mid Semester Reports  Horrocks Leadership Academy  Workshops, seminars,  HEA 208  Personal and Professional Development  Programming for athletes using campus offices  Community Service  Team and individual

7. Horrocks Leadership Academy Academic Success Personal and Professional Development Community Service Academic Mentoring Program Faculty Support New Student Athlete Orientation Programming with the CDC Teams Service learning and volunteer programs GA mentors Communication with profs Weekly meetings Mid-term grade reports Missed class forms AAB C.L.A.S. Emerging Leaders HEA 208- Lifeskills for Student- Athletes Campus resources for personal development Wellness Center Counseling Center LGBTQA OMA Leadership and Involvement Women’s Center Programming opportunities in coordination with Res life SAAC Engagement activities by Athletics Consultation with Intern Make A Wish fundraising Community service opportunities

8.  Incoming AND returning student-athletes based on academic performance AND/OR coaches recommendation  Assist with adjustment to college, time management, studying, academic concerns  Meet weekly with a graduate level academic mentor  Must have a tutor from the LARC  Contact between mentor and coach, mentor and professors

9.  New Student-Athlete Orientation  HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes  Student-athlete only course focused on leadership In partnership with the Office of Leadership and Involvement:  Emerging Leaders Institute  Captains Leadership Advancement Series

10.  Partnership with Campus resources to develop personal development workshops throughout the year  Wellness center  Counseling center  LGBTQA services  Office of Multicultural Affairs  Women’s Center  Partnership with the Twardowski Career Development Center

11.  Make-A-Wish Foundation support  Division II philanthropy  Teams  Special events  Service Learning and Volunteer Programs  Resource to get athletes involved in existing programs  Opportunities offered to student-athletes throughout the year

12.  Representatives from each team  Mission: The West Chester University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists as the voice of the student-athletes as a liaison between all teams and administrators, to oversee the welfare of all student athletes, and to promote a positive student athlete image by being involved, communicative and providing service to the community.