Maine Men’s Basketball ∞ 2012-13 Media Guide
outstanding support
Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes:
Athletic academic counselors are committed to providing the environment and support necessary to empower student-athletes to achieve their full academic potential, culminating in a degree from the University of Maine.
243
(Scholar-Athletes with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in 2011-12)
97
(Graduates in 2011-12)
27
(Capital One Academic All-America Honors -- all time)
48
(Capital One Academic All-District I honors – all time)
2
(Sports that received Public Recognition for their multiyear APR scores, which were in the top 10 percent of their respective sports)
2
(America East Academic Cups 2004 and 2007)
3.04
(Department-wide GPA for all Black Bear teams competing in America East in 2011-12)
Academic Support Offered
>> Individual academic counseling >> Tracking of academic eligibility and progress >> Tutoring program >> Study, time management and organizational skills >> Support for students with learning disabilities >> Sezak Academic Center and study table >> Laptop loan program
What Graduates Are Saying
Kelly Newton (field hockey): “Being a student-athlete at the University of Maine has changed my life forever. The friends I have made and the memories I will take away with me are irreplaceable. Throughout the last four years, I have come to learn the true meaning of dedication, and that hard work really does pay off. I am proud to say that the University of Maine has made me a better person.” Brian Landry (men’s swimming): “Being a student-athlete here at UMaine the past four years has given me opportunities and taught me life lessons I could not have gotten anywhere else. Competing at UMaine added another dimension to my college career, prompting me to be more focused and dedicated to everything I did. I will cherish the times spent at practice and competitions. As said last year by teammate Jeremy Bender, “when you are gone you’re always a Black Bear.” Jillian O’Brien (women’s track): “During the last four years as a Black Bear, I have learned and experienced more than I ever thought possible to prepare me to be a strong, successful professional in the future. The University of Maine gave me an opportunity to get a great college education and a place to take my athletic ability to the next level. Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear.” Andrew Rogers (men’s basketball): “I could not be prouder to declare that I am a Black Bear student-athlete. These last four years of embracing the role of two full-time jobs, being both a student and an athlete, have helped shape me as a young man. Hard work, perseverance, dedication and facing challenges head on are all daily requirements as a student-athlete. As Black Bears, it’s great to know that we will take these same characteristics into the game of life. Go Blue!” Ashley Kelley (softball): “As a member of the athletics family, I have been fortunate to meet many wonderful people while traveling around the country representing my school. Balancing classes, workouts, travel and competing at the highest level have given me the skills and confidence to be successful after graduation. The Athletics Department gives you the guidance necessary to excel on and off the field. You come in from high school as an individual but leave as a part of something really special.”
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