National Collegiate Athletic Association ..... 9 NCAA Mission Statement ..... 9 NCAA Division II Commitments ..... 9 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association ..... 10 SIAC Mission Statement ..... 10 Sports Sponsorship ..... 10 Origin of Mascot ..... 11 Student-Athlete Conduct Guidelines ..... 11 NCAA Student-Athlete Behavior Statement ..... 11 Kentucky State University Student-Athlete Conduct Guidelines ..... 12 Code of Conduct ..... 13 Dismissal from Team ..... 13 Dress Policy ..... 14 Policy on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ..... 14 Standards of Conduct ..... 15 Sanctions ..... 15 Notice of Drug-Related Conviction ..... 15 NCAA Banned Drug Policy ..... 15 Kentucky State University Street Drug Policy ..... 16 Hazing Policy ..... 16 Tobacco ..... 17 NCAA Tobacco Policy ..... 17 Sports Wagering Activities ..... 17 NCAA Rules on Sports Wagering Activities ..... 17 Sexual Harassment ..... 17 Definition ..... 18 Applicability ..... 18 Complaint Procedures ..... 18 Athletics Eligibility for Student-Athletes ..... 19 Academic Eligibility Requirements ..... 19 (Freshman Academic Requirements) ..... 19 Academic Status ..... 20 NCAA ..... 20 Continuing Eligibility ..... 20