Ac a d e m i c C e n t e r Fa cts O 50-station Computer Center with all new Dell Pentium IV desktop computers
O 30 Dell laptop computers to check out O access to all of the software available in any open access computer lab on campus
O 11 Tutor Rooms for small group tutoring O 10 Tutor Rooms for individual tutoring O five tutor labs (agriculture, business, science, humanities, social science)
demic credit within their first year. In addition, experienced studentathletes may participate as Teaching Assistants, providing guidance for new students while gaining valuable experience as a mentor and teacher. The CHAMPS 101 course serves to enhance Texas A&M’s commitment to the total development of our student-athletes by addressing the issues and topics to better prepare them academically, athletically, and personally.
The annual C HA M P S B a n q u e t
O writing center modeled after the University Writing Center in Evans Library
O math center – friendly staff to help with mathematics at all levels
O two study lounges for students to find a quiet, comfortable place to study independently or in small groups
O four large classrooms available for Champs 101, supplemental instruction or other classes that include student athletes
O student-athlete lounge with
comfortable chairs, big screen TV and vending machines nearby
O office area for Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee and Aggie Athletes Involved
O career services staff and resource center
O full-time nutritionist O a friendly staff including nine full-time academic supervisors, five graduate assistants, learning coordinators, learning assistants, receptionists and more than 50 tutors available
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ach year a CHAMPS banquet is hosted in the spring to honor the student-athletes, trainers and managers who have excelled in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service. Each year we have over 320 students that are recognized for their achievements. One of the primary goals is to have the student-athlete graduation rate equal or exceed the all university graduation rate at Texas A&M. This is a significant challenge because the university graduation rate is consistently very high. However, the staff, coaches, and student-athletes are up to the challenge.
Ac a d e m i c Supervising
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nsuring that our student-athletes are on the correct path to success is important to Texas A&M University. The Center for Student-Athlete Services employs seven full-time Academic Supervisors and a Learning Specialist. They are assisted by graduate assistants and a front office staff. Together, the staff monitors the studentathletes’ academic performance to ensure the continued fulfillment of progress toward degree requirements. This process includes academic progress reports during the semester and individualized academic planning for each student. All studentathletes are also required to submit pre-registration forms prior to registering for classes to ensure a class schedule that meets degree requirements and meshes with practice times. Additionally, every student-athlete must meet with his or her academic advisor in the college in which they are enrolled. .Each student-athlete meets regularly with the athletic supervisor. The meetings help solve problems concerning class work and overall academic performance. The emphasis of the program centers on the idea of a “proactive” approach rather than a “reactive” approach. Coaches and athletic supervisors try to set the academic tone early and to be as thorough as possible in planning for each student-athlete’s academic success.
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