Academic Enhancement
Academic Enhancement for Student Athletes at
Greensboro College
All student-athletes, at one time or
another, need help with academic questions: What should I major in?
How can I improve my study skills? Is a tutor available to help me
in a class? What are my graduation requirements? How can I increase
my grade point average? There are a number of useful services for
student-athletes to succeed in the classroom at Greensboro
College.
CHAMPS/Life Skills
Program
Started in 2007, Greensboro College's CHAMPS/Life Skills
Program is supported through the promotional, and financial efforts
of the NCAA Leadership Advisory Board, and the NCAA national
office. Just one-third of NCAA Division III institutions offer this
unique program.
The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as
an integral part of the campus educational program, and the
student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this
in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the
student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member
institutions, and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete
experience within the context of higher education. For more on this
program, see the NCAA Champs Life Skills
web site.
The PER (Pride Enhancement
Room)
In the 2007-08 academic year the former site of the GC
bookstore was converted to an educational room for Pride
Student-Athletes. Situated on the bottom floor of the Campbell
Athletic Center, the PER is a great place for student-athletes to
study, both individually, and as a team. In addition to ample
sitting and working space, there are 10 Internet wired computers
available for student-use.
SAM (Student Athlete Mentor)
Program
The Student-Athlete Mentor Program is comprised of
volunteer representatives from all of Greensboro
College athletic teams. The purpose of this program is for
veteran Pride student-athletes to mentor newcomers with their
adjustment at GC. Each freshman/newcomer is paired with a
teammate who helps him/her with time management, health
promotion, social responsibility, and general life skills awareness
among student-athletes.
The Peak
The services listed below are centralized in the PEAK (Personal
Enrichment and Knowledge), which is located on the third floor of
Main Building. Students are encouraged to use these resources by
visiting the PEAK to improve their academic habits, and to learn
how to maximize their potential.
Academic
Advising
All students are assigned to an advisor upon
enrollment. Traditional first year students are assigned to first
year advisors, a group of faculty and staff who are specially
trained to help ease the transition between high school and
college. Students are assigned to a faculty advisor in their major
disciplines usually in their second semester. If a student changes
majors, he/she is reassigned to an advisor in the new major
discipline.
The Academic Success
Program
The Academic Success Program is designed to maximize
students’ academic potential. First year students may be
recommended for this program, which involves meeting regularly with
the program director, close monitoring of progress in each course,
attending study skills workshops, and meeting other requirements.
Other students may participate in the Academic Success Program if
they want to raise their grade point averages, learn better study
techniques, or improve time management skills. Some students who
are on academic probation are required to be in the
program.
Tutorial
Services
Peer tutors are available each semester in
most first year level courses, and many upper level courses.
Tutorial services are free for all students. Sign up sheets and
schedules for tutors are posted weekly in the PEAK. In addition, a
professional mathematics tutor is available to work with students
individually, and the Writing Across the Curriculum Program
includes a professional writing tutor. These services are free for
all enrolled students.
Disability
Services
A variety of services are available to
students with documented learning disabilities, attention deficit
disorders, or other disabilities. Students are strongly encouraged
to disclose this information to the Director of Disability
Services. Accommodations, and services are tailored to the student
and may include:
* extended time on tests
* individual tutorials NovaNet software
* note takers for course lectures
* applying for alterations to academic
requirements in selected cases
* use of technological supports in the Blackwell
Learning Lab
* referrals for educational testing
* individual advising and monitoring
Academic Support
Students may seek general academic support from the staff in
Academic Services, ranging from help in investigating different
majors, or tips for improving grade point averages, to
understanding graduation requirements. The Academic Services staff
is happy to supplement the support that advisors, faculty, and
other staff provide.
