Tutor Request Form
Tutor Hours Log
Academic Calendar
http://www.albany.edu/catalogs_calendars_schedules/academic_calendar_fall_2008.htm
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Student-Athlete Support Services at the University at Albany is to maximize the academic potential of student-athletes by providing an atmosphere that enhances learning skills, career development, and personal development.
Student-athlete support services are intended to help student-athletes reach their goals by providing the information and guidance that will enable them to use existing campus resources to enhance their academic performance.
It is our belief that athletics serve as a tremendous enhancement to the higher education experience and that a student-athlete can better compete in the classroom due to the lessons they have learned through the experiences of athletic competition.
Meet the Staff
Carl Anderson – Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment
Jennifer Svatik – Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services
Adanna Andrews - Graduate Assistant
Caitlin Crowley - Graduate Assistant
General Information
Two full-time employees staff the Office of Student-Athlete Support Services located in Room 314 of the Physical Education building. The Academic Support Center houses study areas and computers that are available for use by our student-athletes. In addition, various resource materials are available to assist the student-athletes in their academic endeavors.
Student-athletes at the University at Albany are offered a multitude of academic support services. They are an integral part of the student body in all respects and are subject to all academic and non-academic policies that apply to the entire student body.
Services
Academic Counseling
The academic support staff is available for information academic advising and counseling on classes and choices of majors for all student-athletes. For official advising, students are routinely referred to the advisors in their departments.
Academic Monitoring
Academic monitoring is provided for all student-athletes in order to track academic progress for NCAA eligibility purposes as well as to assist students who may be experiencing academic difficulties.
Mid-semester progress reports are completed for all first year student-athletes, as well as those have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and below.
Weekly meetings are required of all student-athletes who have a cumulative GPA at or below a 2.3 in order to track academic progress throughout the semester.
Study Hall
All first year student-athletes, new transfers, new team members, as well as continuing student-athletes with a cumulative GPA below a 2.5 are required to attend at least six hours per week of study hall.
Study Hall Locations and Times:
PE 314 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Individual Tutoring
Individual tutoring is offered for a wide variety of subject areas. The academic support staff hires and supervises approximately 120 peer tutors for student-athletes. Tutor Request Form
Notice of Class Absence Due to Competition
Travel letters are given to student-athletes in the beginning of each semester that indicates the specific dates and times that the student-athletes have conflicts between classes and athletic competition.
The Student-Athlete Support Staff provides assistance in arranging make-up work and/or exams due to athletic competition.
Advance Registration
Student-athletes are granted advance registration to avoid conflicts with class and practice/competition schedule.
Referral to University Support Services
The Office of Student-Athlete Support Services provides a referral service for student-athletes needed campus resources such as the Counseling Center, Career Development Center, Residential Life, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Services, International Student Services, and other campus offices and academic departments.
CHAMPS/Life-Skills Program
The Office of Student-Athlete Support Services provides workshops and programs that focus on specific success sills such as time management, career planning, nutrition, financial planning and other academic self-management skills.
Freshman/Transfer Orientation
Prior to enrollment, the academic support staff works closely with the orientation and advisement offices on campus to assist with developing class schedules to ensure that student-athletes do not have much conflict with academics and athletics.
Laptop Checkout
Laptop computers are available for checkout from the Student-Athlete Support Services staff for academic use.
Academic Support Center Rules
· All student-athletes signed in for required study time must be doing schoolwork.
· Food, beverages and tobacco products are prohibited.
· Cell phones, iPods, cd players and any other music devices are not permitted.
· Newspapers and magazines are not permitted unless required for class assignments.
· No accessing non-academic web sites (facebook, myspace, espn, etc.).
· No loud or boisterous behavior. Minimal talking is permitted.
· Student-athletes are expected to clean up their study area upon departure. No papers or other materials should be left behind.
· All computer work should be saved to the student-athlete’s personal computer disk. No files are to be stored on the computers. Any files that are saved will be deleted on a regular basis.
· Office telephones and fax machines are not to be utilized by students.
· Student-athletes must shower before using the Academic Support Center if they have practiced earlier in the day.
· Proper attire is required at all times (shirt, shoes etc.).
· Tampering with or failing to record accurate study records is prohibited.
Tutoring Information
- A student-athlete may request a tutor at any time throughout the semester.
- Please allow Student-Athlete Support Services staff a minimum of two days to assign a tutor.
- Tutors may meet with the student-athletes for a maximum of 3 hours per week, per course.
- All tutoring sessions must take place in a public location and not in a dorm room. Violation results in termination of the tutor and the loss of tutor privileges for the student-athlete.
- Failure to show or cancel a tutor appointment within 24 hours can result in the loss of tutoring services.
- Student-athletes must be prepared and ready to discuss questions, problems, and issues with the tutor. This is NOT a time to be taught new information. The tutor is NOT the instructor.
- Tutor paychecks may be direct deposited or picked up in UAB 300. For paycheck issue dates please refer to the payroll schedule.
Tutor Hours Log
Resources
GPA calculator
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Student-athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to serve as liaisons between the athletic administration and university and student-athletes. The members of the SAAC act as the voice of the student-athletes and disseminate information given to them, by administrators, to their respective teams, as well as bring student-athlete concerns to the administration. SAAC is the vehicle for student-athletes to improve upon student-athlete welfare, as well as to help coordinate community service, life skills and various other activities for the athletics department.
Representation:
Each team must have at least two SAAC representatives. Each team should choose their representatives and consideration should be given to class status, academic status, and overall leadership characteristics. At least one representative must be at the SAAC meetings each month
Decisions:
All decisions are made on a majority rules basis. Only those representatives in attendance may cast a vote.
SAAC Officers:
SAAC has an Executive Council that is selected by the SACC members. Members are selected based on their experience, overall commitment and leadership qualities.
