Conduct

Conduct Rules Sources
The department requires coaches, trainers and staff to conduct themselves in a way that creates a positive image of the people, values and traditions associated with the University, the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA. As a student-athlete, you are expected to uphold the same standards of conduct, including academic honesty, that have been adopted by the department and the University.

You may access the complete text of the student code of conduct and disciplinary procedures at the following site: https://studentconduct.unl.edu/student-code-conduct

Additionally, the Athletic Department has developed an internal code of conduct to which student-athletes must adhere. These policies and procedures will be reviewed with and provided to student-athletes annually.

Discrimination and Harassment
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNL is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNL does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities and employment. UNL complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

The entire policy is available at: https://www.unl.edu/equity/NonDiscrimination.htm

If you believe you are being harassed or otherwise subjected to discrimination as detailed above, you are encouraged to consult the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance, Room 128, Administration Building, 472-3417.

Relationship Violence and Acquaintance Rape
Acquaintance rape and relationship violence are topics of concern. Sexual intercourse against a person’s will or when that person is unable to give consent is rape.

Relationship violence is targeted at someone you date, co-habitate with, are married to or with whom you have a child. It involves a range of behaviors, including not only physical violence but verbal and emotional abuse, terroristic threats and stalking.

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance provide support services for victims of these crimes and work with the UNL community to challenge the beliefs and ideas that perpetuate them. They offer presentations and workshops to help you and your team members become leaders in making UNL a safe place for women. Contact the Women’s Center at 472-2597 to schedule a presentation. If you are concerned that your behavior in a relationship may be abusive, contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 472-7450 for confidential assistance.

UNL encourages any person subjected to sexual misconduct to report the conduct to law enforcement (911 or UNLPD 472-2222) and to the University’s Title IX coordinator, 472-3417. There are several reporting options available to you that can be found at unl.edu/equity/reporting. Additionally, there are a multitude of resources offered at UNL for any person seeking assistance and support regarding sexual misconduct. For a list of law enforcement contacts and a comprehensive list of confidential resources, go to unl.edu/equity/getting-help.

Misuse of Prescribed or Non-Prescribed Drugs or Use of Illegal Drugs
Drugs often produce behavioral, physical and psychological changes. Their use can cause problems not only for you, but for your teammates as well.

Understanding the effects of drug abuse, problems associated with drug abuse and options for counseling and rehabilitation will be addressed.

Alcohol Abuse
State law sets a minimum age for the purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages at 21 years of age. Even after reaching 21 years of age, student-athletes are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages when traveling with or representing their teams. Additionally, alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed while attending athletic or athletically sponsored events. Reported violations will be investigated by the department and appropriate action will be taken.

If you believe you have an alcohol abuse problem, talk to your coach, the trainer of your sport, the University Health Center or Counseling and Psychological Services (15th and U Streets) for assistance or information on alcohol and chemical abuse. Dr. Albers and Dr. Haskell with Nebraska Athletic Medicine and Sport Psychology can be reached by calling 472-2276. The Counseling and Psychological Services office can be reached by calling 472-7450 or by visiting health.unl.edu/caps/. All counseling, both within and outside the department, is confidential.

Weapons Policy
Possession of dangerous weapons - concealed or unconcealed - on University property, on the worksite, in University vehicles, or in personal vehicles when on University property shall be a violation of UNL policy. A dangerous weapon shall include firearms, knives, explosives, or any other item defined by statute or as determined by the University, which in the manner used or intended is capable of producing death, serious bodily injury, or harm to  property. Violation of this policy shall make the offender subject to appropriate disciplinary or legal action.

In order to maintain and protect the health and safety of UNL property or persons on UNL property, persons who are neither UNL employees nor students who are found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon on UNL property may be subject to immediate seizure of the weapon by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department (UNLPD) and removal from campus. Seized property not held as evidence in an investigation will be returned to the person upon exiting UNL property.

Students, faculty, and staff have access to weapon storage located in the University Police Department while on-campus
 

This policy shall not apply to:

• Students, faculty and staff when in direct transport of dangerous weapons between off-campus and weapons storage at University Police; and
• Members of athletic teams or recognized student organizations in good standing who train and use firearms as a part of their competition in the University's rifle range, or in direct transport between firearms training facilities and authorized weapons storage facilities;
• Authorized UNLPD  personnel;
• Law enforcement officers and security personnel working directly with UNLPD  and acting in their official capacity for purposes of carrying out work responsibilities;
• Persons authorized by the facility administrator for IANR units to use and store dangerous weapons consistent with the Weapons/Hunting Policy of IANR as it applies to IANR research sites located outside the city limits of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Social Media
Student-athletes should know and be made aware that third parties including the media, faculty, future employers and NCAA officials can and do access their profiles and view personal information. This includes pictures, videos, comments and posts. Inappropriate material found by third parties negatively impacts the perception of the student. This can be detrimental to a student-athlete’s current eligibility and future employment opportunities.

For your own safety and benefit, please keep the following recommendations in mind as you participate in social networking websites:

• Review your security settings and know who can/cannot view your profile.
• You should not post your email, home address, local address, telephone number(s), current location or other personal information, as it could lead to unwanted attention, such as stalking or identity theft.
• Be careful about who you add as “friends.” Only grant friend status to people you know firsthand.
• Consider how your postings may be perceived. Perception is often assumed to be reality.
• Utilize your networks to positively impact the brand/ reputation of who you are and everything you represent or stand for.

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