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TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 CRLA | 3 Values | 4
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | 5 Facts And Stats | 7 Individual And Team Academic Highlights | 10
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | 13 Facts And Stats | 14 Awards | 15 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) | 18
OUR TEAM | 20 CCACSA Conferences | 21 Accomplishments | 22 Graduate Assistant Career Highlights | 24 Jack Jaubert Painting | 26
SUCCESS HAPPENS BY THE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS OF EVERYONE. KENNETH O. MILES The above quote illustrates our unprecedented success for the academic year 2016-2017. It was a year of reaching new milestones and setting the stage for being the leader in student-athlete development. This annual report is a tribute to those accomplishments and a reflection of our successes. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes’ (CCACSA) team, academic affairs, student affairs, athletic administration, coaches, Schools and Colleges, and Cox Communications for their unwavering and continuous support. It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the CCACSA at Louisiana State University. This has truly been a remarkable year. The Tribute, our student-athlete celebration, recognized one hundred eleven honorees on the eve of the Fall and Spring commencements. These young men and women transcended the notion of what it means to be a student-athlete transitioning from student-athlete to scholar-athlete to graduate. Clearly, transformative in nature, but an expectancy when they commit to Louisiana State University as student-athletes. Our graduation success rate for all of our student-athletes reached an all-time high of 88% for 2016, a 4% increase from our prior year at 84%. All of our varsity teams exceeded the minimum academic performance rate of 930; 19 out of 19 sports have a minimum multiyear score of 959; 5 teams boast a perfect score of 1000, up from 4 in the previous year; and 14 teams received a perfect score of 1000 for the single year up from 11 teams. We have volunteered more than 7,000 hours, which tops our previous year’s total by more than 1,400 hours, demonstrating our commitment to community engagement. In August of 2016, the CCACSA tutoring program was one of 350 recipients from across the country to achieve College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) certification for all three levels of tutor training by the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) Committee. The ITTPC committee is a vital part of the CRLA and is recognized as a leader in the field of tutor training by the six professional organizations that make up the Council on Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA).
We have continued to lead the industry in academic, cognitive, personal, and professional development of student-athletes by offering two conferences to equip current and future professionals with the necessary skills and competencies to buttress their knowledge. “Claim Your Throne,” which was the 4th Annual CCACSA Drive-In Conference, is a free daylong conference to invite educators from area high schools, community colleges, and four year institutions to discuss topics related to student-athlete development. The conference was also approved to offer continuing education units for the topics discussed. We also hosted the CCACSA 3rd Annual Tutors and Learning Professionals’ conference entitled, “XLR8 The Next Generation.” This free one-day professional development conference provided attendees with the unique opportunity to network with tutor/learning center professionals and gain valuable information to support and enhance student learning techniques and outcomes. As we strive to be the premier provider of transformative studentathlete support services, it is imperative that we collectively develop, implement, and evaluate each stage of our graduation formula for success to ensure that the preparation and the infrastructure will equate to our desired outcomes. As you already know success happens by design, it is not accidental and we, as a team, are intentional in our holistic approach to student-athlete development. It is by design that we mold our student-athletes to become great ambassadors of Louisiana State University so that upon graduation, they can leave to serve the University community, the surrounding community, the state of Louisiana and beyond. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Forever LSU! COX COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
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WELCOME LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY’S ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENTATHLETES INTO THE ELITE RANKS OF THE LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED PROGRAMS.
BELOW DEFINES HOW OUR VALUES CONTRIBUTE TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF STUDENT-ATHLETES TO SCHOLAR ATHLETES.
AS NOTED BY THE LEAD LSU’s Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes (CCACSA) has achieved College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) certification for all three levels of the department’s tutor training by the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) committee. The ITTPC committee is a vital part of the CRLA and is recognized as a leader in the field of tutor training by the six professional organizations that make up the Council on Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA). “We are extremely proud of our recent ITTPC certification, as this is the first time our tutorial program has been certified at the highest tier of CRLA Level 3 Master Tutor Training,” said Lydia Dorsey, the tutorial coordinator and learning specialist for the CCACSA. “We’ve worked tirelessly over the past two years to revise both the content and presentation of our training material to make our training sessions more interactive and engaging for our tutors.” “By adopting a blended learning format, which combines in-person training with online components in our Canvas learning management system, tutors are able to access and implement our training resources from any device with an internet connection,” added Dorsey. “Our training now gives our tutors research-driven, session-applicable skills and strategies to enhance the efficacy of their tutoring sessions, which, in turn, will bolster the academic success of our studentathletes.”
REVIEWER, ‘THIS PROGRAM IS INCREDIBLY WELL ORGANIZED
Exhibiting the willingness to accept responsibility for your actions.
AND THOUGHT THROUGH. IT CONTAINS A GREAT MIX OF TOPICS AT EACH LEVEL, WITH WELL-PRESENTED CONTENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO HAS A
C OMMITMENT
Pledging excellence every day, every meeting, every situation, every time.
GREAT EVALUATION SYSTEM. THEY’VE BUILT A GREAT TOOL IN THEIR RUBRIC, MAKING EVALUATION SMOOTH AND PEDAGOGICALLY SOUND.’
The ITTPC establishes benchmarks for effective tutor training based upon research and best practices including tutor selection, the content and sequencing of training topics, tutoring experience, and tutor evaluation. The ITTPC certifies programs, which in turn certify their tutors who meet or exceed the guidelines of the ITTPC. The ITTPC identifies programs based on three levels of certification and more than 1,600 programs around the world have been certified since 1989. There are nearly 850 Level 1 programs, more than 500 certified at Level 2 and LSU joins more than 350 programs with a Level 3 designation.
A CCOUNTABILITY
D IVERSITY
I NTEGRITY
Adhering to a strict moral and ethical code of behavior and action by consistently upholding rules, regulations, and values.
The aforementioned is our foundation for success, which clearly has happened by design. As you peruse our annual report, you will start to see the transformation of lives
S ERVICE
Individually and collectively, creating an environment of social awareness, establishing an appetite for helpfulness, and discovering a world with issues greater than our own.
Embracing and valuing the differences we all bring to the table.
through direction, guidance, passion, commitment, and excellence. Attributes that benefit all whom we served yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
S UCCESS E DUCATION
Fostering a thirst for knowledge and promoting the discipline to pursue life-long learning.
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Achieving excellence in all that is desired, planned, or attempted.
T EAMWORK
Valuing each other as members of our team and working together to achieve common, agreed upon goals.
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Academic Excellence
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENTER TO LEARN…
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53 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE PLACED ON THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE (SEC) ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL. The honor is based on grades from the 2015-16 academic calendar. Each student-athlete must: 1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above; 2) be on scholarship or a letterwinner; 3) have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial credit; and 4) have been a member of the varsity team for the sport’s entire NCAA Championship segment.
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Academic Excellence
SINGLE-YEAR APR
TEAM
18 TEAMS EARNED A SINGLE-YEAR
ACADEMIC PROGRESS RATE (APR)* GREATER THAN 950
990 958 980 942 951 990
Men’s Basketball
957
Men’s Cross Country Men’s Football
+
957 910 973 955 931 972 1000 974 971 1000 1000 1000
Men’s Swimming
966 1000 980 978 988 1000
Men’s Tennis
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Men’s Track, Indoor
953 930 964 1000 -
Men’s Track, Outdoor 961 917 964 1000 -
Women’s Golf
“-” Denotes no data.
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Women’s Gymnastics
-
- - - - - 979
+
+
952 1000 964 1000 1000 1000
Women’s Softball
1000 988 988 973 986 1000
Women’s Beach Volleyball -
-
-
-
- 1000
Women’s Swimming
963 977 991 991 1000 1000
Women’s Tennis
971
-
-
Women’s Track, Outdoor 983
-
-
991 973
983
– – – – - 992 1000 975 976 1000 1000 1000
987 973 973 967 958 966
Men’s Basketball
911 909 955 957 973 974
Men’s Cross Country
911
913 1000 1000 1000 1000
Men’s Football
964 944 946 947 941 959
Men’s Golf
994 987 980 987 986 993
Men’s Swimming
983 989 984 983 990 997
Men’s Tennis
977
Men’s Track, Indoor
942 930 952 964
992 1000 1000 1000 1000 -
–
Men’s Track, Outdoor 944 929 951 963 -
–
Men’s Track
–
– –
Women’s Golf
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SCORED A PERFECT 1000 APR *Academic Progress Rate (APR): According to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the Academic Progress Rate (APR), implemented in 2003, holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete for each academic term. The 2015 multi-year (four year) submission is data submitted by the institution for the following cohorts: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16. Currently, teams must earn a 930 four-year average APR or a 940 average over the most recent two years to participate in NCAA championships. In 2015-16 and beyond, teams must earn a four-year APR of 930 to compete in championships. A score of 1000 is a perfect score.
– 963 975
972 964 966 955 949 975
Women’s Cross Country 1000 1000 978
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Women’s Track, Indoor 983 991 973 991
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Men’s Baseball
Women’s Basketball
1000 958 1000 1000 1000 1000
1000 974 961 973 1000 1000
Women’s Volleyball
ACADEMIC PROGRESS RATE (APR)* GREATER THAN 950
+ 1000 1000
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Track
ALL TEAMS EARNED A MULTI-YEAR
1000 907 975 942 981 1000
Women’s Cross Country +
“+” Denotes data representing three or fewer student-athletes. In accordance with FERPA’s interpretation of federal privacy regulations, institutions should not disclose statistical data contained in this report in cells made up of three or fewer students without student consent.
+ 1000 + 1000 1000
Men’s Golf
Women’s Basketball
SCORED A PERFECT 1000 APR
932 1000 940 1000 940
BELOW IS OUR MULTI-YEAR APR* FROM 2010-11 TO 2015-16 AS RECORDED BY THE NCAA TEAM
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Men’s Baseball
Men’s Track
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MULTI-YEAR APR
BELOW IS OUR SINGLE-YEAR APR FROM 2010-11 TO 2015-16 AS RECORDED BY THE NCAA
976 983
989
993 984 991 1000 1000 1000
Women’s Gymnastics 981 982 974 978 991 990 Women’s Soccer
976 984 978 979 976 983
Women’s Softball
971 987 983 987 984 990
Women’s Beach Volleyball -
-
-
-
- 1000
Women’s Swimming
980 974 982 981 990 995
Women’s Tennis
984 984 992 992 1000 1000
Women’s Track, Indoor 984 984 984 985
-
–
Women’s Track, Outdoor 984
-
–
Women’s Track Women’s Volleyball
–
984 984 – –
983
– 983 985
990 984 983 989 989 994
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Academic Excellence SINCE THE NCAA STARTED TRACKING GRADUATION SUCCESS RATES (GSR)* IN 2005 (COHORT DATA FOR 1998-99),
LSU STUDENT-ATHLETES HAVE IMPROVED 21 POINTS AND POSTED THEIR HIGHEST RATE OF 88% IN 2016. OVERALL GSR FOR ALL LSU STUDENT-ATHLETES 2009-10
2016
2008-09
2015
2007-08
2014
2006-07
2013
2005-06
2012
2004-05
2011
2003-04
2010
2002-03
2009
2001-02
2008
2000-01
2007
1999-00
2006
1998-99
2005
COH ORT
GSR YEAR
88 84 81 81 80 78 74
ACA DEM IC HIGHLI GHTS WALLY PONTIFF, JR.* ACA D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E AWA R D S
The Wally Pontiff, Jr., Academic Excellence Award, established in 2003, is presented each year to those undergraduate student-athletes who are in at least their third year academically at LSU, and who have the highest cumulative grade point averages among all student-athletes. LILY ALFELD Soccer 4.060 Business Administration
MONICA GUILLOT Track & Field 4.033 Chemical Engineering
LAYNA SAVOIE Softball 3.973 Psychology
NADINE DREHER Golf 3.978 Sports Administration
THERESE JERNBECK Track & Field 3.975 International Trade & Finance
KATHARINE ZIMMER Swimming & Diving 4.008 Nutrition & Food Science
MICHELLE GAUTHIER Gymnastics 3.971 Kinesiology
ALARII LEVREAULT-LOPEZ Swimming & Diving 4.113 Petroleum Engineering
71 69 69 69 67
*Graduation Success Rates (GSR): According to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the GSR Report provides information about two groups of students at the college or university identified at the top of the form: (1) all undergraduate students who were enrolled in a full-time program of studies for a baccalaureate degree; and (2) student-athletes who received athletics aid from the college or university for any period of time during their entering year.
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INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM
JACK GONSOULIN Football 4.018 Civil Engineering
JOHN DAVID MOORE Football 3.994 Architecture
*Pontiff, 21, a three-year baseball letterman, was the designated hitter on LSU’s 2000 NCAA championship team, and he was the starting third baseman in his last two seasons. A biological sciences major with a 3.25 GPA, Pontiff was named to the 2002 District VI Academic All-America team, and he was a two-time member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll. He was selected in the 21st round of the 2002 draft by the Oakland Athletics. He was a member of the All-SEC second team in the 2002 season and made the first All-SEC team the previous year. He passed away unexpectedly in 2002 prior to making a decision to return to LSU or sign with the Athletics.
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Academic Excellence
BENGAL BELLES
HIGHEST TEAM GPA AWARDS
ACA D E M I C AC H I E V E M E N T AWA R D
S C H O L A R AT H L E T E S O F T H E Y E A R
The Bengal Belles Academic Achievement Award was created to recognize the achievements of student-athletes who have risen to the next level of academia. These student-athletes completed their undergraduate degrees while pursuing a graduate degree with a 3.0 or higher as a LSU student-athlete on their respective field of competition. ALEXIS ARLITT Soccer 3.765 Accounting
ROXANNE MCVEY Beach Volleyball 3.9 Human Resource & Leadership Development
HELEN BOYLE Beach Volleyball 3.718 Business Administration
ANNE PEDERSEN Women’s Basketball 4.12 Kinesiology
REID FERGUSON Football 3.9 Liberal Arts
ANNIE SIMONEAUX Women’s Track & Field 3.65 Kinesiology
TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION JALEA JACKSON Women’s Track & Field
JOHN DAVID MOORE Football
MEN’S GOLF - Cumulative Team GPA 3.092; 2015-2016 academic year.
Each year Tiger Athletic Foundation recognizes two student-athletes that have excelled both in and out of the classroom. These students
KATIE LINDELOW Volleyball, Beach Volleyball 3.9 Kinesiology
truly epitomize the meaning of STUDENT-athlete.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL - Cumulative Team GPA 3.518; 2015-2016 academic year.
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Community Involvement
IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, STUDENT-ATHLETES HAVE LOGGED MORE THAN
4,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS PER YEAR, INCLUDING AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF 7,048 HOURS IN 2016-17. A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LEAVE TO SERVE…
7,048
2016-17
5,612
2015-16
4,731
2014-15
4,725.5
2013-14
4,475
2012-13
3,706
2011-12
3,135
2010-11
2,648.5
2009-10
2,360
2008-09
2,589
2007-08
2,523
2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04
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884 1,521 1,744 COX COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
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TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION AT H L E T E S O F T H E Y E A R ASHLEIGH GNAT Gymnastics
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
THE TIGER CUP
EYE OF THE TIGER AWARD
LEONARD FOURNETTE Football
COLBY DELAHOUSSAYE Football
This award is presented to a current or former LSU student-athlete who has overcome great adversity to accomplish their academic and/or
DR. SIMON WILLIAMS Track & Field
This award was designed to recognize a former student-athlete who excelled both athletically and academically while a student-athlete at LSU and who has gone on to distinguish
athletic goals with perseverance, dedication and determination. LSU GYMNASTICS The LSU Gymnastics team logged in over 516 hours of community service. These ladies participated in Halloween BOOzar, Thanksgiving with the Tigers, Wheels to Succeed, Operation Christmas Child, and many more philanthropic activities. These ladies gave their time and energy, and worked hard both in and out of the classroom. The gymnastics team was able to carry an impressive 3.355 GPA for the year.
themselves in their chosen occupation or in the community.
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386 STUDENT-ATHLETES EARNED A 3.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE OR HIGHER FOR THE FALL 2016 AND SPRING 2017 SEMESTERS. COX COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
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Community Involvement
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)
MIKEY’S AWARDS FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR KORTNEI JOHNSON Women’s Track & Field
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is an elite group of student-athletes who work diligently behind the scenes for the benefit of their fellow teammates, LSU, and the Baton Rouge communities. The group is comprised of representatives from each of the 16 sports, and their mission is to assist in the creation of an environment where all student-athletes have the opportunity to maximize their academic, athletic, personal, and social growth and improve their postcollege quality of life. They organize several events each year including the Halloween BOOzar for local children, a Thanksgiving and Christmas party for the underprivileged, and a Mikey’s “ESPY” type awards & talent show. They also organize student-athlete visits to schools, hospitals, and community events. Members of the committee represent the university each semester on SEC conference calls and at in-person meetings at the SEC office in Birmingham. Members also have the opportunity to give input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR LUIS GAGNE Men’s Golf
THE BIGGEST UPSET
MEN’S BASKETBALL BEATS #9 KENTUCKY
P L AY O F T H E Y E A R
THE ARRIVAL OF THE RALLY POSSUM
FEMALE RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE ASHLEIGH GNAT Gymnastics
MALE RECORDBREAKING PERFORMANCE DERRIUS GUICE Football
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The Mikey Leadership Awards winners are chosen by a student-athlete selection committee. The award is presented to the male and female student-athletes who have exemplified leadership through every facet of the student-athlete experience. These individuals have shown a commitment to not only inspire and motivate their teammates and other student-athletes, but also those individuals on campus and in the community in which they engage and serve.
FEMA LE LEA DER SH IP AWA R D EMMA HILLER Beach Volleyball
MA LE L E A D E R S HI P AWA R D LOGAN RYSEMUS Men’s Swimming & Diving
MA LE V OLU N T E E R OF T HE Y E A R
F EM A L E V O L U N T EER O F T H E YEA R
MORGAN WELLS Men’s Track & Field Morgan has shown the importance of giving back by volunteering at events such as the Big Buddy Program, Jarvis Landry Youth Camp, MLK Day of Service, Women’s Appreciation Day, and Shine Your Light, among others. For the 2015-2016 year, Morgan accumulated 225 total hours of community service.
CHRISTYNA PITRE Soccer Christyna Pitre has devoted an abundance of her time to volunteering in and around LSU and the Baton Rouge community. She has helped with Meals on Wheels, Thanksgiving with the Tigers, Miracle League, TAF Phone-a-Thon, and Kids Hope, to name a few. For the 2015-2016 year, Christyna accumulated 180 hours of community service.
FOR THE 2015-16 ACADEMIC YEAR, 167 STUDENT-ATHLETES MET THE CRITERIA FOR THE DIRECTOR’S CUP AWARD, EARNING A GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER OVER THE PAST YEAR.
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Community Involvement
THE COMMUNITY SERVICE CUP LSU GYMNASTICS For the third year in a row, the LSU Gymnastics team was awarded the Community Service Cup, which was created to recognize the team that displays extraordinary dedication and commitment to serving their community. During the 2015-2016 academic year, LSU studentathletes combined to contribute over 5,612 hours of community service. The Gymnastics team completed 516 of those hours, equating to over 32 hours per student-athlete. LSU Gymnastics’ commitment to community exemplifies true teamwork and citizenship to Baton Rouge.
OUR TEAM TOTAL TEAM COMMITMENT… CHI ALPHA SIGMA, THE NATIONAL COLLEGE ATHLETE HONOR SOCIETY, GAINED 63 NEW MEMBERS FROM LSU. Those student-athletes maintained a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade point average by the time they reached at least junior academic status, are of good moral character, earned a letter in their sport, and were endorsed by their coach for the honor. 19 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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CCACSA CONFERENCES CLAIM YOUR THRONE DRIVE-IN CONFERENCE Ashley Granger and Calvin Marshall co-coordinated the fourth Annual Drive-in Conference, “Claim Your Throne”, in Baton Rouge on April 21st, 2017. The opening speaker was LSU President and Chancellor, F. King Alexander, who welcomed attendees to the event. Over one hundred academic and studentathlete development professionals from Louisiana community colleges, public and private area high schools from East and West Baton Rouge Parishes, and 4-year institutions from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas came together to discuss topics related to working with high school and collegiate student-athletes. Topics such as NCAA compliance, academic misconduct, transitional issues and solutions concerning African American males and international students, summer academic success programs, ways to improve the tutoring experience for teacher and student, and identifying the mental health needs and services for student-athletes were presented. LSU School of Social Work approved the Fourth Annual Drive-in Conference for 5.0 clock hours of general education. The LSU School of Social Work is recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners as an approved provider of continuing education.
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XLR8 CONFERENCE FOR TUTORS AND LEARNING PROFESSIONALS Each spring, the CCACSA Tutorial Center hosts the XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, inviting all area tutors, learning center administrators, and all levels of education professionals to attend and participate in a one-day, “drive-in” professional development event. The XLR8 Conference encourages both entry-level and seasoned professionals with the unique opportunity to network with tutor/learning center professionals as well as gain valuable information to support and enhance their student learning techniques and programs. Recognizing that tutors are a vital part of academic support programming in any learning center, this conference was developed to provide a platform for tutors to highlight and share their best practices with each other. Our first iteration of this event, the “CCACSA Tutor Conference” was held in 2015 with 55 attendees. In 2016, the conference was rebranded as the “XLR8 Conference” with the theme “Driving Student Success.” Over the past three years, XLR8 has continued to grow, hosting a total of 175 attendees from 23 highschool, university, college, community-based learning assistance programs and offering over 35 interactive workshops and presentations. Our third-annual conference, “XLR8: The Next Generation” was orchestrated by Ms. Lydia Dorsey on April 9th, 2017 and hosted
ACCOMPLISHMENTS keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Rallo, Louisiana Commissioner for Higher Education, as well as 14 workshops and presentations by learning professionals and tutors. The program consisted of presentations for both practicing tutors to implement in sessions, such as “Going Mental? Do Some Mental Math” presented by CCACSA tutor, Najeeb Sheikh, as well as workshops for learning center professionals such as “Understanding and Building a Multiculturally Competent Team for Professional Staff” organized by staff from the LSU Office of Multicultural Affairs. In the future, XLR8 hopes to expand and diversify both attendance and programming, as well as continue to provide this unique professional development opportunity for tutors and learning professionals.
MARISA BLACKLEDGE Co-presented “Study Hall Remix: A Results Driven Approach” at the N4A Region II Conference in Fayetteville, AR.
LOUISE BODACK Attended An Equal Chance at Mental Health Higher Education Summit on Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being of Students of Color, sponsored by The Steve Fund and JED Foundation in New York, NY. Served as the N4A Representative at NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness in Indianapolis, IN.
the CCACSA. Co-presented “Take the Helm – Learning the Ropes of Being a Successful Tutorial Coordinator” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. ASHLEY GRANGER Co-coordinated the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA.
SHANEKIA HALL Presented “Through The Eyes of an International Student” at the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA.
KIRSTIN DEFUSCO Co-Presented “Enhancing Student Learning Through Collaboration” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. Co-presented “Study Hall Remix: A Results Driven Approach” at the N4A Region II Conference in Fayetteville, AR.
WALT HOLLIDAY Presented “A Guide to Building Better Relationships with Coaches and Administration through Clear Communication” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. Served on the N4A Board of Directors as the Director of Student Athlete Development.
LYDIA DORSEY Coordinated the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA. Co-presented “Why Certify? Developing and Certifying Your Tutor Training Program to CRLA’s ITTPC Standards” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at
DOROTHY KEMP Co-presented “Why Certify? Developing and Certifying Your Tutor Training Program to CRLA’s ITTPC Standards” and “Lab Course Tutoring – A Proposed Solution for Low Tutor/High Volume Requests” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA. Presented
“Learning Styles for Student-Athletes, Are they Worth the Hype?” at the 49th Annual CRLA Conference in Louisville, KY. JONATHAN LEVESQUE Presented “Leveraging Technology to Boost GSR” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. JUSTIN MACLIN Co-presented “African American Male Collegiate Athletes’ Perceptions of Their Career and Academic Preparation” at the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA. CALVIN MARSHALL Co-coordinated the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA.
ADRIANA MASON Co-Presented “Enhancing Student Learning Through Collaboration” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. Co-presented “Study Hall Remix: A Results Driven Approach” at the N4A Region II Conference in Fayetteville, AR.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS KENNETH MILES Served as President of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A). Changed the name of the organization to National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals. Co-presented “The Journey of Mentorship: It’s Not the Destination, it’s the Journey” at the N4A Region I Conference in New York, NY. Served as guest speaker at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX – Presented “The Road to Team Effectiveness.” Moderated “Recommendations for New Practitioners” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. Moderated “The Conversation Continues With Diversity, Inclusion, and Higher Education” at the 2017 N4A National Conference in Orlando, FL. Received the N4A 2017 Professional Excellence Award for Region II. JENNIFER SCHUELKE Presented “Data-Driven Academic Support Plans: Academic Scouting Reports” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA and at the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA. Presented “Academic Scouting Reports: Data Driven Support Plans” and co-presented “Study Hall Remix: A Results Driven Approach” at the N4A Region II Conference in Fayetteville, AR.
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MICHAELA STONE Presented “Dumb Jocks, Rapists, and Thugs: The Conflict Between Public Perception and Self-Image in College Student-Athletes” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA. BRENTON SUMLER Presented “Stop, Collaborate and Listen… Bridging Summer Academic Programs and Student-Athlete Development” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA. Co-presented “Stop, Collaborate and Listen…Bridging Summer Academic Programs and StudentAthlete Development” at the fourth annual Drive-in Conference “Claim Your Throne” in Baton Rouge, LA. Received the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge Service Award at the organization’s 2017 Annual Gala. MIMI WALKE co-presented “The Million-Dollar Question About Motivation” and “Lab Course Tutoring – A Proposed Solution for Low Tutor/High Volume Requests” at the third annual XLR8 Conference for Tutors and Learning Professionals, “Driving Student Success” held at the CCACSA.
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A goal of the CCACSA Total Team Commitment is to “Nurture the Personal Well-Being and Professional Aspirations of Our Team”. As Graduate Assistants are an essential part of that team, we place an emphasis on assisting them to realize their professional goals by providing resources for them in the job search including resume writing assistance, mock interviews, providing financial support for attendance at conferences, and membership in both local and national organizations. We are pleased to report that our most recent class of GA’s graduating during the 2016-2017 academic year were successful in attaining 100% job placement. Congratulations to this impressive group!
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MIKAEL BOFFETTI is a Jr. Risk Analyst for FXLM & Commodity Derivatives at BNP Paribas in Saint-Égrève, Rhône-Alpes, France.
SHANEKIA HALL was hired as an Academic Advisor at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
JUSTIN MACLIN was hired as the Director of Development for the Beach Athletic Club at California State University, Long Beach.
ALEX BOULET was hired as a 9th and 10th grade Math teacher and softball and basketball coach at Southside High School in Youngsville, Louisiana.
COREY HOWARD is working as a Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at Fox 23 WHPM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
JERRICA STEWARD is working as an Academic Advisor for Football and Women’s Basketball at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
TYLER BURKE is working as an Innovative Leadership Rotational Program Associate for the Minnesota Vikings.
HARRISON KENNEDY is a Data Journalist with Cognizant in Suwanee, Georgia.
CAMERON DEAN is now a teacher and lacrosse and football coach at Friendship Capitol High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
KATIE LINDELOW is now a Head Coach at Silver Beach Volleyball in Austin, Texas.
ALEXA WEBB is now an Academic Coordinator for Football at the University of Virginia.
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NEW STAFF ADDITIONS ASHLEY GRANGER Associate Director Granger earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies, minoring in psychology, sociology and social work, while earning her master’s in social work as well, earning both degrees at LSU. She comes to the center after spending the last four years within University College. Most recently in her role at the University College Center for Freshman Year (UFCY), Granger provided academic advisement on all undergraduate majors housed in the E.J. Ourso College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Human Sciences & Education, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Manship School of Mass Communication and College of Science. She Identified and connected students to appropriate campus and community resources, served as a faculty advisor for the UFCY College Council and the LSU chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity. For six years, Granger worked at the LSU Office of Health Promotions at the Student Health Center (SHC), where as the health promotion coordinator she conducted educational programs for various classes, residence halls, Greek organizations, student organizations and summer enrichment programs, assisted in the coordination of campus awareness campaigns and events and interviewed, selected, trained and supervised LSU School of Social Work graduate interns. While at the SHC, she also was the Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy (SAVA) Program Coordinator, overseeing the program and provided continuing
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educational credit approved SAVA training for LSU staff and faculty on the topics of sexual and domestic violence, stalking and suicide. Granger developed and implemented Louisiana’s first college Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, providing crisis counseling to student survivors, referrals to campus and community resources, and conducting Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) self-defense classes for LSU female students. Pursuing her master’s degree, Granger was a social work graduate intern at the SHC, assisting agency staff with wellness programs including Stress Management, Alcohol Awareness, Sexual Health, and Healthy Relationships. She planned, implemented and scheduled wellness programs with campus organizations and recruited student volunteers for peer groups and assisted the groups on community events. She then moved on to be a social work graduate intern at a local clinic that works specifically with cancer patients, providing individual and family counseling to address adjustment to cancer diagnosis, support during chemotherapy and follow-up treatment, educational and resource materials and grief and bereavement counseling to clients and their families. Granger is involved in the community by working with the local Girl Scouts of the USA chapter, while she has been awarded the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Section 45 Distinguished Chapter Advisor Award and LSU Advisor of the Year Award in 2013 and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding New Advising Award in 2014.
JACK JAUBERT PAINTING DEDRICK FORD Learning Specialist Ford earned his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in interdisciplinary studies in 2012, going on to earn his master’s degree from the university in 2015 in clinical mental health counseling. He is currently pursuing his doctorate at LSU. Ford has served in the CCACSA as a graduate assistant within academic affairs, working on educational plans with student-athletes, while also providing oversight and guidance for various sports. In this role Ford also oversaw weekly study sessions and assisted full-time staff with the day-to-day operations of the office. While obtaining his masters at Auburn, Ford worked with Auburn student-athletes to sharpen their fundamental academic skills and taught them how to utilize support systems within the university to achieve academic success plans that were laid out at the beginning of the year. As a counselor, he handled sensitive information and served as both a mentor and a confidant for students as they traversed the new terrain of college and professional success. During Ford’s undergraduate years he worked with Auburn athletics in a host of roles. While working with student-athletes, he served as an advisor to the student-athletes and a liaison to the athletics department. Ford was a mentor to football players just starting and those that were already on campus, while also working with Auburn internal operations and helping assist with the daily operation of the department.
Jack Jaubert’s artwork, entitled Fulfillment, encapsulates the transformative process from recruitment as a prospective student-athlete through matriculation to graduation and to life beyond the doors of Louisiana State University. We are fortunate to have a former student-athlete Jack Jaubert, within all of his artistic freedom, depict what the growth and development looks like and its potential through the images of LSU greats. The metamorphosis that happens with our student-athletes holistically transcends academic growth from a freshman to a senior, cognitively from an impulsive thinker to a critical thinker, and professionally from the selection of a major to potential employment opportunities. Accented in the painting by a quote from Kenneth O. Miles “Conceive it, Believe it, Achieve it!”, the Cox Communications Academic Center for StudentAthletes welcome prospective student-athlete to come and be a part of the LSU family. The vision of the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes is to be the premier provider of transformative student-athlete support services. The emphasis, on the term “transformative,” acknowledges that the potential growth is within the palm of their hand and full execution will result in becoming change agents and great ambassadors who live our motto “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve” and begs the question to prospective student-athletes, “What will your legacy be?” A huge thank you to Jack Jaubert, Bengal Belles, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and Athletics for their continuous support.
HAVING WITNESSED SO MANY LSU STUDENT-ATHLETES ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN DIVERSE FIELDS OVER MANY YEARS, IT HAS BEEN A JOY FOR ME TO REPRESENT THIS ON CANVAS.
JACK JAUBERT, ARTIST
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