TUTOR PROGRAM
STUDENT ATHLETE ENGAGEMENT
Saints Supporting Saints, a tutorial service exclusively for student athletes is set up so that Saints receive immediate attention in their attempt to gain control of their academic success. This program, begun in the fall of 2004, has proven to be a very effective resource for our student athletes. The Athletic Department takes pride in supporting and promoting our own Saints who excel in certain subjects by inviting them to utilize their strengths and help fellow Saints achieve their academic goals.
Working with various campus services, Student Athlete Engagement actively promotes and develops academic enrichment opportunities for Siena’s student athletes, including internships, undergraduate research, independent study, study abroad, and original programming. Student Athlete Engagement disseminates student athlete-specific professional development and post-graduate opportunities. Student Athlete Engagement also initiates program nominations and manages procedures to enhance student athlete success. The Athletic Department encourages resume writing and networking that allow student athletes to take advantage of the skills they acquire in the classroom and in the course of competition.
Tutor request and application forms are available online and are in the Athletic Academic Advisor’s office where they must also be submitted. Tutors are paid at both individual and group rates. There is also a tutorial service coordinated through the Siena College Writing Center, located in Foy Hall, which is available to all students who may obtain a tutor at no cost.
THE WRITING CENTER The staff of the Writing Center offers free, one-on-one assistance with any piece of writing to all students, faculty, and staff at Siena. The Center can help generate ideas, organize an argument, clarify a purpose, or provide an objective response to a draft. Writing Center staff members talk to all writers about any piece of writing in progress.
LAPTOP SIGN OUT Four laptops are available for student athletes to sign out for road trips for intercollegiate athletics. Students must fill out the required paperwork available in the Athletic Academic Advisor’s office before signing out the equipment and must return the computers no later than 24 hours upon their return to campus. The student must return the computer in the presence of the Athletic Academic Advisor so s/he can check to see that all equipment is in the same condition as when it was borrowed. By signing out the laptop, students take full responsibility of the condition of the laptop and are responsible for funding any necessary repairs.
COUNSELING CENTER Student athletes encounter a variety of personal, social and academic concerns. For those matters that cannot be adequately addressed by a coach or athletics administrator, the student athlete will be referred to Siena’s Counseling Center. Counseling is conducted on a one-on-one basis by psychologists and professional counselors. Group programs dealing with study techniques or personal development are also offered. All sessions, either group or individual, are held in strict confidence. Services are provided in personal counseling and psychotherapy, career development, educational counseling, alcohol and substance abuse and consultation.
ACADEMIC ADVISOR In cooperation with the coaches, the Student Athlete Academic Support Program regularly monitors the progress of student athletes. Progress reports are sent to the faculty each semester. Information regarding grades, attendance, and progress are shared with both the student athlete and the coaches. In the event a problem is discovered, an individual conference is scheduled with the athlete to develop strategies to alleviate the problem.
NEWSLETTER The Athletic Department publishes a newsletter for its student athletes three times a year. This newsletter is designed to keep students abreast of changes in NCAA guidelines, along with
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