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Letter from Gene Smith

Welcome back to our returning student-athletes. We look forward to once again working with you during the upcoming schoolyear. And hello to our new student-athletes who are about to experience for the first time what it means to be a Buckeye. Asmembers of the Ohio State family, it is our goal to make your experience special and memorable.Our commitment is to guarantee you the best experience possible as a student and an athlete while you are here at OhioState. We will provide you with the very best in academic support, coaches, medical care, facilities and equipment. Ourmost important goal for you should be your most important goal – earning your undergraduate degree from The Ohio StateUniversity.As a representative of this University and Department of Athletics, we have high expectations of you, both in the classroomand on the field of competition. We also expect you to conduct yourself in a positive manner in all that you do, and to abideby University, Big Ten and NCAA rules and regulations.Remember, we are here to help in any and every way we can. If you are having difficulty in any area, please reach out andask for assistance. Buckeyes help Buckeyes!Good luck in all your endeavors this year. I am confident that you will only add to Ohio State’s already rich heritage. My dooris always open.Go Bucks,Gene Smith Director of Athletics

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION AND VALUESOUR MISSIONWe foster a culture that provides the opportunity to develop our student-athletes through success in academics andcompetition to achieve excellence in life.OUR VALUESIntegrityWe will act with integrity and personal accountability.EducationexperiencesWe will educate each student-athlete with quality academic, competitive, leadership and socialto build a sense of responsibility and foster an appreciation for life-long learning.PeopleWe will keep the well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff at the core of every decision.ExcellenceWe will excel in performance, achievement and service.RespectWe will celebrate a climate of mutual respect and diversity by recognizing each individual’s contribution tothe team.InnovationWe will encourage innovation, develop a curious mindset and embrace change.CommunityWe will enhance the lives of those in our university, city and state communities by helping and payingforward to others.TraditionWe will build upon our traditions which have been developed throughout our proud history and createintense passion and community loyalty.STRATEGIC PLANLink: o pdf/ath-strategic-plan.pdf

STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOKTable of ContentsATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION AND VALUES . 3CHAPTER ONE: Directories . 6DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTORY. 7UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OFFICES . 8SPORT ASSIGNMENTS DIRECTORY . 9CHAPTER TWO: SASSO . 16THE STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE (SASSO) STAFF . 17MISSION STATEMENT . 18SASSO VISION . 18SASSO LOCATIONS & BUSINESS HOURS . 18ACADEMICS . 19STUDY TABLE/TUTORING/COMPUTER LAB. 22ONCOURSE . 22MISSED TUTORING POLICY . 23BOOK SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES & POLICIES . 24EARNING YOUR DEGREE FAQs . 26CALCULATING YOUR GRADE-POINT AVERAGE . 27ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY – IMPORTANT TERMS . 28THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC). 30STUDENT-ATHLETE PEER EDUCATORS . 31WOLSTEIN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY . 32HUNTINGTON BUCKS GO PRO . 33CHAPTER THREE: Athletic Compliance . 35ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE . 36ATHLETICS GRANT-IN-AID . 37NCAA STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND STIPEND . 38STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYMENT. 39BOOSTERS AND EXTRA BENEFITS . 40COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS AND TICKET BENEFITS . 41YOUR ROLE IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS . 42TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES. 43AMATEURISM . 44AGENTS . 45PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM . 45SPORTS WAGERING & POINT SHAVING . 46ETHICAL CONDUCT . 47

CHAPTER FOUR: Sports Performance and Resources . 48ATHLETIC TRAINING . 49SPORTS NUTRITION. 51SPORT PSYCHOLOGY . 53SICKLE CELL EDUCATION . 57CHAPTER FIVE: University Policies . 58UNIVERSITY STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT . 59SEXUAL VIOLENCE: OSU SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY. 60SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY . 61SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES . 62SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT/REPORT. 63TOBACCO FREE . 64CHAPTER SIX: Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures . 65STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY . 66HAZING . 69BIG TEN CONFERENCE CODE OF SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR . 73STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES . 76DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY. 78CHAPTER SEVEN: Student Wellness Programs and Services . 86STUDENT WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . 87TEAMWORKS . 88LEGAL SERVICES . 88GAMBLING . 90VARSITY “O” ALUMNI SOCIETY . 91

CHAPTER ONE: Directories

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTORYLink: fdir.html#adminAthletics Administration1010 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-7572Fax: 614-688-7405Business Office310 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-8806Fax: 614-247-7016Camps & Clinics710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-247-2267Fax: 614-292-5075Communications610 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-6861Fax: 614-292-8547Compliance Office910 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-2681Fax: 614-292-0199Creative Services510 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-3672Fax: 614-688-5520Development810 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-9908Fax: 614-247-7014EquipmentWoody Hayes Athletic Center, 555 Irving Schottenstein DrivePhone: 614-292-1679Fax: 614-292-6042Event Management710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-2661Fax: 614- 688-8412Facilities OperationsOhio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes DrivePhone: 614-292-6330Fax: 614-292-3585Faculty Athletics Representative, John Davidson427 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College RdPhone: 614-292-6010Fax: 614-292-8510Fan Experience & Promotions510 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-3672Fax: 614-688-5520Legal AffairsSouth Campus Gateway Building, Ste. 500, 1590 N High StPhone: 614-292-0611Fax: 614-292-8699Information Systems (IT)410 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-292-2164Fax: 614-292-1343Schottenstein Center (Office of Student Life)Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror DrivePhone: 614-688-3939Fax: 614-292-5067Medical Services & TrainingWoody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein DrivePhone: 614-292-1165Fax: 614-292-3258Strength Training & Conditioning – FootballWoody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein DrivePhone: 614-292-3536Fax: 614-292-6592Sports Administration1010 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone:Fax: 614-292-0506Student-Athlete Support Services350 Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil AvePhone: 614-292-7088Fax: 614-292-9205Strength Training & Conditioning – Olympic SportsFrench Field House, 460 Woody Hayes DrivePhone: 614-688-3348Fax: 614-247-7926Video ServicesJerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror DrivePhone: 614-688-5359Fax: 614-292-5067Ticket Office1020 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror DrivePhone: 614-292-2624Fax: 614-688-3032Website Services525 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River RdPhone: 614-688-0664Fax: 614-292-6126Ohio State Athletics: Student-Athlete HandbookBack to Table of Contents7

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OFFICESUndergraduate Colleges and SchoolsArchitecture614-292-1012Arts and 14-292-2401Dental Hygiene614-292-2228Education and Human ent and Natural Resources614-292-2265Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 614-292-6891Health and Rehabilitation -292-2266Public Affairs614-292-8696Public Health614-292-8350Social Work614-292-6288University Exploration614-292-0646Vet Medicine614-292-8831Admissions (Undergrad)614-292-3980Barnes & Noble Bookstore614-292-2000Buck ID Center614-292-0400Career s Safety614-292-2121Counseling & Consultation Services614-292-5766Disability Services614-292-3307Fees and Deposit614-292-3337Financial Aid614-292-0300Foreign Language Center614-292-4361Hale Black Cultural Center614-292-0074Handi-Van614-292-6202Honors & al Admissions614-292-3980International Education614-292-6101Legal Services614-247-5853Office of Minority Affairs614-292-4355Main Library614-292-6154Math Stat Learning Center614-292-3952Student Advocacy614-292-1111Student Life614-292-3930Student Health Center614-292-4321Student Wellness Center614-292-4527University Registrar614-292-8500Walter E. Dennis Learning Center614-688-4011Ohio State Athletics: Student-Athlete HandbookBack to Table of Contents8

SPORT ASSIGNMENTS DIRECTORYBaseball250 Bill Davis Stadium, 650 Borror DriveHead CoachGreg BealsAssistant CoachMatt AngleAssociate Head CoachMike StaffordSport ADShaun RichardComplianceKyle SnokeCommunicationsAlex MorandoSASSOShaun SwearingenAthletic TrainerPaul DawsonStrength & ConditioningDean n.7553@osu.eduathletic eduWomen’s Basketball1054 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror DriveHead CoachKevin McGuffAssistant Head CoachPatrick KleinAssistant CoachJennifer SullivanAssistant CoachCarrie BanksSport ADCarey FaganComplianceCarly GrimshawCommunicationsGary PetitSASSOMegan CableAthletic TrainerJen NovakStrength & ConditioningBrian Seitz614-292-9270614- 292-5224614- 292-5212614- n.208@osu.eduMen’s and Women’s Cross Country215K St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes DriveDirectorKaren DennisHead Coach-XCKhadevis RobinsonAssistant CoachSara VergoteSport ADTJ SheltonComplianceAndrea MillerCommunicationsDanajha ClemonsSASSODana BlountAthletic TrainerSean JonesStrength & ConditioningEverett 5946@osu.eduMen’s Basketball1054 Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror DriveHead CoachAssociate Head CoachAssistant CoachAssistant CoachSport ADComplianceCommunicationsSASSOAthletic TrainerStrength & ConditioningChris HoltmannRyan PedonMike SchrageTerry JohnsonGene Smith; Jason SingletonCarly GrimshawDan WallenbergAdam HatemJeff DeitsQuadrian BanksOhio State Athletics: Student-Athlete @osu.eduseitz.81@osu.eduBack to Table of Contents9

Men’s and Women’s FencingSteelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd.Head CoachDonald AnthonyAssistant CoachAssistant CoachMatteo ZennaroSport ADCarey FaganComplianceNikki KaplanCommunicationsAllison LoweSASSOJohn MackoAthletic TrainerJason GoodStrength & ConditioningJesse 657Field HockeySteelwood Training Facility, 1160 Steelwood Rd.Head CoachJarred MartinAssistant CoachHomero PardiAssistant CoachKate LiptonSport ADShaun RichardComplianceDanie DaluisioCommunicationsEmilia FrizzSASSOAdam HatemAthletic TrainerTakamasa SakamotoStrength & ConditioningKevin 92-0657FootballWoody Hayes Athletic Center, 535 Irving Schottenstein DriveHead CoachUrban MeyerAssistant Head CoachLarry JohnsonAssistant Head CoachTony AlfordSport ADGene SmithDiana SabauComplianceJustin KumePaia LaPalombaraCommunicationsJerry EmigSASSOStephon FuquaAthletic TrainerShaun BarnhouseStrength & ConditioningMickey MarottiMen’s and Women’s GolfOSU Golf Course, 3605 Tremont Rd.DirectorTherese HessionAssistant CoachStacy SniderHead Coach – (M) GolfJay MoseleyAssistant CoachBrad SmithSport ADDan CloranComplianceKacey LightCommunications (M)Ray DelgadoCommunications (W)Ashley ParsonsSASSOJohn MackoAthletic Trainer (W)Jeff DeitsAthletic Trainer(M)Jason RuleStrength & Conditioning(W) Kim Dally-BadgeleyStrength & Conditioning(M) Dave RichardsonOhio State Athletics: Student-Athlete 2-2477614-688-0343614- 2-3679614-292-3575614-292-3967614-292-7744614- udrayton.10@osu.eduathletic dson.426@osu.eduBack to Table of Contents10