PURPOSE OF HANDBOOK

This handbook is designed to provide varsity athletes with information concerning policies of Wake Forest University and the Wake Forest Department of Athletics. It is not intended as a substitute for other important university publications such as the Bulletin of Wake Forest University or the Wake Forest Student Handbook. Therefore, it does not duplicate much of the information contained in those publications. This handbook is a supplement to other sources of information and should be regarded and used as such. It is most important to remember that help of all kinds is available if you need it. If you cannot find the answers to your questions in these books, ask your faculty advisor, your resident advisor, or the Director of Academic Services in the Department of Athletics. A wide variety of services are available to you at Wake Forest, you are encouraged to take advantage of them.

DEPARTMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

Wake Forest University's Department of Athletics believes that a well-rounded, highly competitive intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the total educational experience. The Department offers all the support possible to develop each student-athlete to his or her fullest potential without compromising the basic academic objectives of the University.

The Department adheres to the concept of equal opportunity, and strives to develop the resources necessary in order to provide a full collegiate experience for all its student-athletes.

Wake Forest University's Department of Athletics adheres, both in spirit and in fact, to the rules and regulations of the University, Atlantic Coast Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

It is the policy of Wake Forest University to provide equality of opportunity for women and men who participate in athletics. Wake Forest University reaffirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal laws as they relate to athletic programs, including Title IX.

Concerns about race, sex, disability, age, and other forms of discrimination should be referred to the Director of Athletics ( 101 Manchester Athletic Center ; x5616) or the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (116 Reynolda Hall: Human Resources; x4814) within 30 days of the identification of the complaint. Complaints will be promptly investigated with reasonable steps taken to protect confidentiality. Individuals reporting discrimination are protected from any retaliatory action.