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Galveston College Mission, Vision, Athletic Purpose������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 About Galveston College ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4

Welcome to Galveston College: Dr. Myles Shelton, President ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Maria Winn-Ratliff, Athletic Director����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Athletics Staff Directory ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7

Athletic Eligibility����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 NJCAA Rules�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 NJCAA Requirements for Athletic Eligibility������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Semester Eligibility ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Region XIV Rules��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Athletic Terms�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11

Academic Success������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12 Counseling and Advising ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Student Success ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Study Hall���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Dropping a Course������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12 Failing a Course ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12

Student-Athlete Code of Conduct������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 Violations of Student Handbook����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 Student-Athlete Residence Code of Conduct ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 15 Drugs and Alcohol: Education, Testing and Counseling������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Appeal Process ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20

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“GALVESTON COLLEGE – opening doors, changing lives.” Mission

“GALVESTON COLLEGE, an innovative public post-secondary institution dedicated to student success, teaching and learning, creates accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high quality educational programs and services.” Galveston College Core Values

The Board of Regents has developed a list of seven values that are an integral part of the College Mission and Vision. The values reinforce the Board’s desire to provide ethical leadership and are used in making decisions undertaken by the college community as the Mission is operationalized. From the development of strategic goals to the simplest actions and decisions taken by college staff, these values will manifest themselves.

1� Access – Providing an open door to learning while extending accessible educational opportunities to qualified students of all ages who can profit from instruction. 2� Academic Excellence and Student Success – Providing high-quality, learning-centered programs and services that focus on achieving student success and academic excellence while improving student learning outcomes. 3� Integrity – Fostering a culture of trust, honesty, openness, and fairness, while upholding high ethical standards.

4� Respect – Fostering an environment that seeks to understand and value the importance and contributions of each individual.

5� Diversity and Inclusion – Affirming and empowering members of the college community by celebrating diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. 6� Innovation – Creating and developing learning opportunities that support business and industry through innovative teaching-learning methods and strategies. 7� Stewardship – Ensuring fiscally sound business practices to provide the resources necessary to foster teaching and learning for today and tomorrow. Statement of Non Discrimination / Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by Galveston College.

Inquiries concerning equal opportunity may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources and Risk Management).

Galveston College will not be held responsible for injuries sustained while participating in any credit or non-credit physical education course, or for injuries sustained while using the College’s physical education facilities.

Whitecaps athletic teams compete locally in the nationally prominent and highly competitive National Junior College Athletic Association – Region XIV. The governing body for two-year college athletics in the United States is the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Galveston College is active in the NJCAA and abides by its regulations and policies in the operation of its intercollegiate athletic programs. For additional information regarding the intercollegiate athletic program, please contact the Director of Athletics at Galveston College at 409-944-1315.

The intercollegiate athletic programs at Galveston College were reestablished in 1991 as a result of a grant provided by the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas. Sports selected by sponsorship by the Foundation and the College include women’s fast pitch softball and men’s baseball, at the Division I level contested during the spring.

NJCAA Region XIV Softball Members Alvin Community College Angelina College Blinn College Bossier Parish Community College Coastal Bend College Galveston College Kilgore College Lamar State College – Port Arthur Navarro College Northeast Texas Community College Paris Junior College San Jacinto College-South Trinity Valley Community College Tyler Junior College NJCAA Region XIV Baseball Members Alvin Community College Angelina College Blinn College Bossier Parish Community College Coastal Bend College Galveston College Navarro College Northeast Texas Community College Panola College Paris Junior College San Jacinto College –North Tyler Junior College Wharton County Junior College

Vision

“GALVESTON COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT – is to provide an environment that enables our student-athletes the opportunity to be successful in the classroom, on the field, and in life.”

Mission

“GALVESTON COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT – is to enrich our student-athletes through athletic competition in areas of accountability, dedication, discipline, integrity, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork.”

Dear Galveston College Student-Athlete:

Welcome to Galveston Island and the Whitecaps family.

Galveston College student-athletes have a rich tradition of success in the classroom and on the field. Our goal is to support you academically and athletically while preparing you to be successful in the world outside of athletic competition.

Galveston College offers a wide variety of courses and programs that lead to associate degrees for university transfer and workforce development, workforce certificates, and other types of certification that can help you move ahead. Our faculty, staff, and administrators are dedicated to providing you with excellent instruction and outstanding service.

Your success is our priority. We know that sometimes life outside of the classroom can impact school. When a helping hand is what you need, Galveston College is here for you with a wide range of student support services, including advising, counseling, and tutoring assistance. We appreciate that you have chosen to attend Galveston College, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the many resources provided by the college.

This Student-Athlete Handbook provides you with information and policies to enhance your experience as a student-athlete at Galveston College. Please use it in conjunction with the Galveston College Student Handbook and Galveston College Catalog as a basic reference for campus life.

As you pursue your educational, athletic, and career goals at Galveston College, I hope that you experience success and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Sincerely,

W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D. President

Dr. W. Myles Shelton

Welcome Whitecap Athlete!

On behalf of everyone involved with the Galveston College Athletic Program, I extend a warm welcome to you into our family. Your college years will be some of the most memorable moments in your life, and we are so glad that you have chosen Galveston College to be a major part of your life.

Not only do I want you to succeed on the playing field, but I want to remind you that you must do your part in the classroom to help us achieve our academic goals. Our standards are high and you will be expected to continue this tradition of athletic and academic success!

I want Galveston College to remain one of the best Junior Colleges in America. You will be expected to live up to the high expectations that are required to attain our goals. You would not be here if your coaches did not believe in you and I am here in any capacity to help you. I wish you all the best this year and I look forward to seeing you in action.

Go Whitecaps!

Coach Maria Winn-Ratliff

Maria Winn-Ratliff Maria Winn-Ratliff Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach

Dr. Myles Shelton

President

409-944-1200 mshelton@gc.edu

Maria Winn-Ratliff

Director of Athletics

409-944-1315 mwinn-ratliff@gc.edu Dr. Van Patterson

VP for Administration & Student Services

409-944-1206 vpatterson@gc.edu

Mr. Ron Crumedy

Associate Vice President for Student Services

409-944-1340 rcrumedy@gc.edu

Coaching Staff

Maria Winn-Ratliff

Head Softball Coach

409-944-1315 mwinn-ratliff@gc.edu Kevin Lallmann

Head Baseball Coach

409-944-1312 klallman@gc.edu

Tori Smith Kyle Giusti

Assistant Softball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach

409-944-1314 409-944-1345 tsmith@gc.edu kgiusti@gc.edu

Athletic Eligibility NJCAA Rules

NJCAA General Eligibility Information 1. Compliance with all NJCAA rules of eligibility is the express responsibility of the member colleges.

2. All NJCAA rules of eligibility are in effect as of August 1 of each school year.

3. A member college must be in good standing with the NJCAA and its region/conference to enter a team or individual in an activity sponsored by the NJCAA.

4. Students participating on an intercollegiate level in any one of the certified sports of the NJCAA shall conform to the requirements of the NJCAA rules of eligibility, the rules and regulations of the conference with which the college is affiliated, and the rules of the college at which the students are attending and participating.

5. Ineligible students shall not be allowed to dress for any contest.

6. Students who falsify their academic and/or athletic participation record shall be ineligible for further competition in an NJCAA member college at any time.

7. Colleges having an intercollegiate athletic program above the junior/community college level shall not be allowed to participate in any of the certified sports of the NJCAA.

8. The word “term” is used within the eligibility rules and refers to quarter, semester, or trimester, whichever applies to the official unit of class. The term (i.e., unit credits, quarter term with semester credits, etc.) will be evaluated and an interpretation entered in the casebook.

9. A student-athlete’s GPA will be determined by dividing the accumulated quality points by the corresponding credit hours at each institution of attendance. NOTE: Passing and satisfactory grades may be contributed as “C” grades.

10. Student-athletes who earn an A, B, C, D or equivalent in which the state/institution deems as a passing grade in a college-level course cannot repeat that course and have it count towards NJCAA eligibility more than once.

NJCAA Requirement for Athletic Eligibility The following rules shall be used to determine a student’s eligibility for athletic competition in any one of the certified sports of the NJCAA. THIS ENTIRE SECTION MUST BE READ BEFORE A STUDENT’S ELIGIBILITY STATUS CAN BE DETERMINED.

1. Student-athletes must be making satisfactory progress within an approved college program or course as listed in the college catalog.

2. Student-athletes must be enrolled in full-time status using any combination of sessions within a term and in classes that begin before the end of regular sport season in which the student-athlete choose to participate, within 15 calendar days from the beginning of the term. a. Student-athletes who do not conform to this rule will be ineligible for the remainder of the term.

3. Student-athletes must maintain enrollment in 12 or more credit hours of college work as listed in the college catalog during each term of athletic participation. Students who drop below the 12 hours become ineligible 48 hours from the time of the drop date and remain ineligible until the full time status is regained within that term. a. CLEP hours may not be used to meet enrollment requirements or previous term requirement.

CLEP hours may be used only to meet accumulation.

4. Student-athletes’ enrollment should be verified 24 hours prior to national championship competition; if a student-athlete has maintained and currently is enrolled full time 24 hours prior to national championship competition, he/she will remain eligible throughout the national competition.

Athletic Eligibility

Semester Eligibility

1. On or before the 15th calendar day from the beginning date of the term for the second full-time semester, as published in the college catalog, a student-athlete must have passed 12 semester hours with a 1.75 GPA or higher.

2. On or before the 15th calendar day from the beginning date of the term for the third full-time semester and all subsequent semesters thereafter, as published in the college catalog, a studentathlete must satisfy one of the following four requirements to be eligible for the upcoming term: a. Pass a minimum of 12 semester hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher during the previous semester of full-time enrollment.

OR b. Pass an accumulation of semester hours equal to 12 multiplied by the number of semesters in which the student-athlete was previously enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.00 or higher.

OR c. A first-season participant must have passed a minimum accumulation of 24 credit hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher for the initial term of participation, regardless of previous term or other accumulation requirements (NOTE: This establishes eligibility only for the initial term, not subsequent terms).

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