NUMBER:   ATHL 1.00
SECTION:  Athletics

SUBJECT:  Intercollegiate Athletics -- General               

DATE:     February 1, 1995
                     
Policy for:     Columbia Campus
Procedure for:  Columbia Campus
Authorized by:  Michael B. McGee
Issued by:      Athletics

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 I.    Policy 
A.     The University of South Carolina's Department of Athletics
  is operated in harmony with the University's stated purposes
  and goals.  The Department is committed to the intellectual,
  cultural, physical and social development of the
  student-athletes of the University.  While assisting
  student-athletes in excelling in their chosen athletic
  areas, the Department encourages attitudes of
  self-discipline, group loyalty, good sportsmanship, and
  personal integrity; an appreciation for the benefits of hard
  work, motivation and perseverance; and a feeling of pride in
  accomplishment.  It is the Department's belief that these
  qualities lead to accomplishment in academics and athletics
  and to the attainment of skills necessary for continued
  learning throughout life.

  Based on the above philosophy, the University of South
  Carolina's Department of Athletics operates under the
  following mandates:
  1.   To produce athletes with a high level of intellectual
       competency and moral character.
  2.   To produce athletic teams which reflect favorably upon
       the University, including championship teams whenever
       possible.

  In order to accomplish these mandates, the Department of
  Athletics is committed to the following objectives:
  1.   To recruit student-athletes who possess the ability to
       achieve academic success.
  2.   To support the educational opportunities offered
       student-athletes with the ultimate objective being to
       graduate each and every student-athlete.
  3.   To assume an active role in enabling student-athletes
       to meet the simultaneous demands of both academic life
       and athletic competition.
  4.   To maintain a quality staff who support and uphold the
       Department's philosophy.
  5.   To maintain a coaching staff who represent the best in
       athletic instruction and possess the ability to
       motivate and inspire the student-athletes in their
       charge.
  6.   To encourage and provide continuing educational
       opportunities for the coaching and administrative
       staff.
  7.   To establish and enforce standards of conduct for all
       student-athletes and staff which create a positive
       image for the Department, University and State.
  8.   To compete on a national level in all sports within the
       guidelines established by governing bodies.
  9.   To meet the dual role of serving both the University
       community (participants, student body, faculty, staff
       and alumni) and the general public (community, area,
       state and nation).
  10.  To offer extensive opportunities for participation in
       varsity intercollegiate athletics for both men and
       women.
  11.  To produce the revenue necessary to support its
       operations.
  12.  To adhere to the letter and spirit of the rules and
       regulations set forth by the National Collegiate
       Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern
       Conference (SEC).

  The policies, procedures and practices needed to carry out
  these objectives constitute the body of this manual.   

  
B.     The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity
  institution committed to equal opportunity in employment and
  education, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
  race, color, religion or national origin, or against
  handicapped persons.  The University complies with
  non-discrimination regulations under Title VI and Title VII
  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;  Title IX of the Education
  Amendments of 1972, as amended; and Sections 503 and 504 of
  the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The Board of Trustees, as
  well as the President of the University and the Director of
  Athletics, are highly committed to both the spirit and
  letter of all applicable federal, state and regional
  regulations.

  The University of South Carolina is an official member
  institution of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the
  National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  In
  compiling this manual, every effort has been made to comply
  with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and to
  implement policies recommended by these authorities, related
  to intercollegiate competition, student-athlete welfare and
  program administration.

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