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The Department of Athletics offers a variety of support programs for student-athletes, including the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. This student development program exists to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. There are five focus areas that address student-athlete development.
Commitment to Academic Excellence: To support the academic progress of student athletes toward intellectual development and graduation. Commitment to Athletic Excellence: To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletics programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of student-athletes. Commitment to Personal Development: To support the development me of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills. Commitment to Career Development: To encourage student-athletes to develop and pursue career and life goals. Commitment to Service: To engage student-athletes in service to their campus and surrounding community. An advisory board made up of administrators, faculty, coaches and student-athletes plans and organizes seminars with topics based on the five commitment areas. Student-athletes attend the programs that are most relevant and helpful to them at the current stage of development. Topics include financial management, time management, media relations, spiritual development, choosing a major and a career, resume' writing, and sportsmanship. Speakers include faculty members, coaches, administrators and community experts. An annual continuing education conference is held for campus organizers, and each year, participating institutions send a student-athlete to the annual NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference. The CHAMPS/Life Skillsd Program is designed to enhance and support the academic and athletic endeavors of student-athletes. Student athletes gain preparation for success in life, develop enhanced interpersonal skills, build positive self-esteem, develop leadership skills and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Below are some ways that our student-athletes have been highlighted for their service: |
