INSIDE LMU
port for the 400+ student-athletes in 21 sports. The Academic Development Center includes a study area, desktop computers for student-athlete use, and offices for the Student-Athlete Services staff. The Academic Coordinator, Academic Advisor and a Graduate Assistant compose the Student-Athlete Services staff and provide a variety of academic support services, including:
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Academic Monitoring Study Hall Tracking Academic Advising/Registration Academic Tracking/Eligibility Tutorial Referral/Guidance Textbook Support Progress Reports Athletic Hold Maintenance Class Attendance Checks Academic Plan/Contract Travel Support Award and Post Graduate Scholarship Information Leadership and Mentoring Opportunities Life Skills Training and Developmental Workshops/Speakers Collaboration with various Campus Departments
staff:
MATT CASANA Dir. of Academic Services (310) 338-1736 mcasana@lmu.edu
SHERILYN FRAZIER Asst. Dir. of Academic Services (310) 258-6594 sherilyn.frazier@lmu.edu
AT-RISK STUDENTS Any student-athlete who earns below a 2.5 GPA in a given semester or enters LMU with a GPA below 3.0 and/or sub 1000 SAT score will be deemed “at risk” and will receive the necessary support to succeed academically at LMU. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS All first semester student-athletes will meet regularly with Student-Athlete Mentors to ensure they assimilate to life as a student-athlete at LMU. In addition, they are expected to attend study hall for a minimum of 4 hours weekly; where they are encouraged to form study groups with fellow students. Finally, first year student-athletes will be enrolled in a one-unit class, LIBA 125, Foundations of Academic Achievement. This seminar course is instructed by Academic Coordinator, Matt Casaña, and serves to foster important lessons in areas such as sports psychology, diversity, nutrition, and stress management.
ERIC WIENER Academic Services Assistant (310) 258-8872 ericw6@gmail.com
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