Understanding the “Hyphen” between Student – Athlete
Presenters: Traci Stewart, Robert Vowels, Amy Gasahl, Betsey Walkowiak
Session Description:
This session will expose attendees to the day in the life of a student-athlete. Attendees will learn about recruiting, joining a team as a freshman, and what it takes to study on the road. They will view the student-athlete from the athletic department standpoint and have an opportunity to discuss the student-athlete from the faculty standpoint. Attendees will hear about the importance of academic standing of our student-athletes and maintaining eligibility while continuing to practice and compete. There will be time for questions and open discussion during this session.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to describe what a typical day looks like for a student-athlete, including school, sports, and travel.
- Attendees will understand how both faculty and athletic staff can support student-athletes.
- Attendees will be able to name at least two ways to help student-athletes stay on track academically when in their classes.