2011-12 CHATTANOOGA BASKETBALL ACADEMICS & CAREER PREPARATION
Located in McKenzie Arena, the Mocs’ computer lab gives student-athletes a convenient place to study, receive tutoring help and complete assignments.
Jeremy Saffore is the most recent Mocs graduate walking in the summer of 2011.
Dr. Emily Blackman Dr Assistant A. D. Student Support Services
Lisa Tarr Coordinator Student Support Services
Rhonda Reynolds Academic Advisor
Lindsey Wendorf Academic Advisor
The Chattanooga Mocs have an excellent Student Support Services department in place for all student-athletes. UTC has recently allocated even more resources to this unit which currently has four full-time staff members. Men’s basketball has had a steady stream of graduates Stephen McDowell (Dec. 2008) and Jeff Smith (Dec. 2009) actually graduated early prior to completing eligibility with Smith eventually earning three degrees. Student Support Service plays a vital part in the athletics department’s mission to guide encourage and support its student-athletes in their quest for comprehensive excellence academically, athletically and socially. Through the use of advisors, tutors, study halls and many other programs, Student Support Services is on hand to help each student-athlete reach his or her ultimate goal of earning a college degree. Goals of Mocs Athletics Student Support Services • To support each student athlete’s effort to receive a quality education. • To encourage and facilitate the goals for each student-athlete’s career path. • To ensure that the academic integrity of UTC is maintained. • To comply with all rules and regulations of UTC, the Southern Conference and the NCAA. • To help ensure the continuing athletic eligibility during a student-athlete’s years at UTC.
Jeff Smith not only earned his degree before completing eligibility (Dec. 2009), he ended up with three degrees by his final semester (Spring 2011).
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