TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 5

2 HISTORY & TRADITIONS FROM PAST TO PRESENT The city of Norman was named after a young surveyor, Abner E. Norman, and developed around the Santa Fe Railroad. Initiated by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma s 40-acre campus was donated by town and country residents to create a campus site that would eventually become the premiere educational institution in the state: The University of Oklahoma. Today there are 30,315 students at the University. It is Norman s largest employer, and the city itself has grown to a population of more than 111,000 residents. BOOMER SOONER During the Land Run of 1889, the Oklahoma Territory was opened to settlers from across the country who were seeking free land. The run for land began with the boom of a cannon, so all the settlers who raced out on their horses and wagons to drive in a stake for their claim came to be known as Boomers. Because of this, the OU athletic teams were called Rough Riders or Boomers for years. But, as it turned out, some of those settlers took off before the cannon went off. Those who went too soon were called Sooners. This eagerness to get ahead is still at the heart of the OU Spirit! UNIVERSITY SEAL President David Ross Boyd, OU s first president, wanted an official seal. The idea came from a chapel talk he made on the parable of a man sowing seeds. George Bucklin drew the design, a sketch of a sower with his bag of seeds. The University seal includes the Latin motto, Civi et Reipublicae, which was provided by Professor Paxton. It translates For the Citizens and For the State. CRIMSON & CREAM The University of Oklahoma s crimson and cream became the official school colors more than a century ago. It was the fall of 1895 when OU faculty member Miss May Overstreet chaired a committee that would select the colors. Once chosen, an elaborate display of crimson and cream was draped above a platform before the entire student body, approximately 100 at that time. Immediately following the cheering and enthusiasm of that day s display, pennants, banners, badges and decorations of all kinds appeared all over Norman in windows, chapels, classrooms, and every public place. The demand for the colors was so great that local merchants quickly sold out. The partnership was growing between the community of Norman and campus activities, and the seeds of Sooner pride and loyalty were producing their first harvest! 6 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

3 HISTORY & TRADITIONS FIGHT SONG The University of Oklahoma fight song is one of the most recognizable in the country. It is sung to the tune of Yale s Boola Boola. The original lyrics were composed in 1905 by Arthur M. Alden, a student whose father was a Norman jeweler. Boomer Sooner is performed throughout the year by The Pride of Oklahoma, our award winning marching band. The continuing success of Sooner athletes has taken the melody and the words into the national arena. Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, OKU! Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, OKU! I m a Sooner born and Sooner bred and when I die, I ll be Sooner dead! Rah Oklahoma, Rah Oklahoma Rah Oklahoma, OKU! OU CHANT The OU Chant, the alma mater song written in 1936, is sung at all University of Oklahoma sporting events and at a variety of university functions. Jessie Lone Clarkson Gilkey, who was voted Outstanding Faculty Woman in 1937, wrote the lyrics. She also directed the OU Girls Glee Club from 1936 to Every fan who wears the official colors, current students, and OU alumni are encouraged to stand and raise one finger in the air during the playing of the chant - a symbolic gesture of the greatness of the university and the unity among all Sooners. O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A Our chant rolls on and on! Thousands strong Join heart and song In alma mater s praise Of campus beautiful by day and night Of colors proudly gleaming red and white Neath a western sky OU s chant will never die Live on University! STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 7

4 MISSION STATEMENTS UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity, and service to the state and society. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS IS TO INSPIRE CHAMPIONS TODAY AND PREPARE LEADERS FOR TOMORROW BY PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENT TO ENABLE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS. OUR INDIVIDUAL TALENTS AND COLLECTIVE EFFORTS CREATE OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE RESPECT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SELF AND OTHERS PASSION FOR COMPREHENSIVE EXCELLENCE COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY INTEGRITY IN ALL OF OUR AFFAIRS 8 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

5 MISSION STATEMENTS Athletics Academics and Student Life (AASL) Mission: Athletics Academics and Student Life Staff operates in concert with the missions of the University of Oklahoma and the OU Athletics Department by providing leadership and professional services that guide, support and enhance the academic endeavors and holistic development goals of student-athletes. Working Statement of Purpose: We guide student-athletes in becoming successful students and excellent people. AASL Core Values 1. Integrity We adhere to basic moral and ethical principles, and follow through on our commitments. We abide by governing codes of our work including NCAA, Conference and University rules, and actively encourage a culture of rules compliance and academic integrity in all we do. 2. Optimism We seek the best in others with joy. 3. Respect We honor and appreciate others and ourselves and treat everyone with kindness and courtesy. 4. Pedagogy We embrace every opportunity to teach, learn, and promote self-directed lifelong learning. 5. Continuous Improvement We get better every day as individuals and as a community. AASL Strategic Goals 1. Support the education of student-athletes as they progress toward earning a college degree. 2. Promote the health, safety, welfare and development of all student-athletes. 3. Continue to surpass required academic standards (e.g., eligibility, retention, graduation) set for student-athletes. 4. Enhance the intellectual, personal, career and civic interests of student-athletes. 5. Support the psychosocial health and mental performance of student-athletes. 6. Facilitate the campus integration of student-athletes. 7. Appreciate diversity and promote inclusion among student-athletes. 8. Implement best practices and pursue innovative approaches in student-athlete academic advising and academic support. 9. Promote the professional development of staff. 10. Practice integrity, rules compliance and good sportsmanship in all our interactions STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 9

6 STAFF DIRECTORY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Our goal at the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is to help student-athletes achieve their highest academic, athletic, and personal aspirations. However, being a college student-athlete at OU can be an adjustment, and have additional challenges. We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience as a Sooner. There are a number of individuals who will listen to your concerns and provide helpful answers to your questions or help resolve problems you encounter. If your question, problem, or grievance involves any aspect of your athletic team, the first person to speak to should be your coach. It is always advisable to set a time to meet with your head coach to discuss your problem in a private setting. It may also be advisable to speak to your athletic academic counselor, team trainer, or staff psychologist about your problem. These staff members have the benefit of years of experience working with student-athletes and may be able to answer your questions or perhaps show you a different perspective. They will also be able to put you in contact with people who can help resolve your problem. Your team representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) can also be a great resource to discuss problems you are having or to share any ideas you might offer to improve the OU student-athlete experience. If a grievance or problem involves any aspect regarding student-athlete support such as: strength and conditioning, academics, NCAA or Big 12 Conference rules, financial aid, resident life, media relations, or medical training, it is advisable to speak to the directors or coordinators responsible for these units. These individuals will explain important policies and/or try to resolve your problem. Listed on the following pages are Athletics Department staff members responsible for athletic support units. Note: Campus phone numbers are preceeded with area code (405) and prefix addresses end 10 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

7 STAFF DIRECTORY ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION Name...Position... Joe Castiglione...Director of Athletics jcastiglione Jan Meeks...Assistant to the Athletics Director jmeeks Tammy Thompson...Administrative Assistant, AD s Office tthompson Larry Naifeh...Executive Associate AD lnaifeh Francene Monenerkit...Administrative Assistant fmonenerkit Luther Lee...Associate AD/Chief Financial Officer luther Jason Leonard...Executive Director of Compliance leonarddjd Brandon Martin...Senior Associate AD/Administration bemartin Gina Walker...Administrative Assistant gholder Nicki Moore...Senior Associate AD/Academics & SWA nmoore Kenny Mossman...Senior Associate AD/External Operations kmossman Amy Miller...Administrative Assistant akmiller Matt Roberts...Associate AD/Development mattjroberts Greg Tipton...Associate AD/Internal Operations gtipton Dusty Clements...Assistant AD/Development dclements Kelly Damphousse...Faculty Athletics Representative kdamp Brandon Meier...Assistant AD/Broadcast Operations bmeier Pete Moris...Assistant AD/Communications pmoris Lindy Roberts...Assistant AD/Events and Facilities lindy Charlie Taylor...Assistant AD/Marketing c.taylor Joe Washington...Executive Director, Varsity O Association joewashington McK Williams...Assistant AD/Ticket Operations mck Academic Center... Main # or 8373 Nicki Moore...Senior Associate AD/Academics & SWA nmoore Jaye Amundson...Asst. Director for Athletics Academic Advising jamundson Kevin Bost...Asst. Coordinator for Academic Services kbost Brooke Campbell...Tutoring & Math Center Coordinator tasha.b.campbell-1 Kasie Crall...Asst. Director for Athletics Academic Advising kasie Amber Demastus...Administrative Assistant for Advising & SL ademastus Randy Garibay...Assoc. Dir. for Athl. Academics Services & SL rjgaribay Jennifer Jarvis-Denny...Foreign Language Center Coordinator jjarvisdenny Carol Ludvigson...Asst. Director for Athletics Academic Advising cludvigson Katie McIntyre...Coord. of Writing Center & Learning Program katiemac Annette Moran...Asst. Director for Athletics Academic Advising brynto18 Terri Moyer...Coordinator of AASL Operations & Events tmoyer Carmen Priebe...Assoc. Dir. for Academics & SL/Dir. of PROS ctebbe Teresa Turner...Asst. Director for Athletics Academic Advising tturner Carla Winters...Asst. Director for Athletics Academics & Student Life cwinters Compliance Department.. Main # Jason Leonard...Executive Director of Athletics Compliance leonardjd Toby Baldwin...Director of Compliance - Education tobyb Casey East...Compliance Coordinator caseyeast Lizzie Gomez...Director of Compliance - Scholarships/Financial Aid lgomez Holly Hartman-McCarty...Operations Manager hollyhartman Christopher Sokol...Compliance Coordinator csokol Ryan Swartwood...Compliance Coordinator rswartwood Karen Wolf...Compliance Coordinator - Eligibility/Transfers karen.c.wolf STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 11

8 STAFF DIRECTORY PROS Office... Main # Carmen Priebe... Director for PROS/Licensed Psychologist ctebbe Cody Commander... Staff Psychologist ccommander Kacey Oiness... Post-Doctoral Fellow koiness OTHER Shelly Harmon... Coaches Secretary sharmon Kip Sanders... Spirit Sponsor kipsanders Sooner Club/Development... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium-North End Ticket Office... Asp Ave. Parking Garage-West End or GoOU Sooner Housing Center (SHC).Main # Micah Beatty... SHC Assistant Center Coordinator micahbeatty Mark Berkowick... SHC Assistant Center Coordinator marcusberk Jim Weller... SHC Center Coordinator jimweller WAGNER DINING HALL (WD) Stacy Lemmert... WD Manager slemmert Robert Brooke... WD Assistant Manager rbrooke SPORT OFFICES Baseball... L.Dale Mitchell Park Basketball (Men s)... Lloyd Noble Center Basketball (Women s)... Lloyd Noble Center Football... Barry Switzer Center Golf (M)... Charlie Coe Golf Center Golf (W)... Charlie Coe Golf Center Gymnastics (M)... Sam Vierson Gymnastics Center Gymnastics (W)... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Rowing... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Soccer (W)... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Softball... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Tennis (M)... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Tennis (W)... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Track... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Volleyball... McCasland Field House Wrestling... Oklahoma Memorial Stadium North End Medical Training... Freede Sports Medicine Center Strength & Conditioning... Siegfried Strength & Conditioning Complex UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA