Innovative Educators

Supporting the Academic Achievement and Success of Student-Athletes

Registration Fee: $345.00

Description

Supporting the Academic Achievement and Success of Student-Athletes

Available On-Demand

You may also be interested in the Supporting At-Risk Populations Webinar Series

Overview

Intercollegiate athletics enables students to develop a wide range of skills that can support their success in college, in their careers, and in life. However, many student-athletes also need guidance to help them balance the demands of their academic and athletic lives.

This 90-minute webinar will consider individual and institutional initiatives that can support learning, development and persistence for student-athletes It will examine issues that impede and enhance the academic success of student-athletes. It will provide concrete, tangible strategies that can enable educators to motivate and support student-athletes to take greater responsibility for their own learning, development, and persistence. This session will provide information on the key elements of a successful academic support structure and provide resources for institutions seeking to implement or enhance programs to serve student-athletes. The webinar will also review the FLAG/GRO model developed by the NCAA to examine the level of academic risk of incoming and continuing student-athletes. The model is a tool that can also be used to anticipate and respond proactively to the needs of any at-risk student population.

Objectives

1. The role of intercollegiate athletics in enhancing institutional visibility and reputation.

2. The characteristics of student-athletes, their strengths and challenges.

3. The definition and nature of "at-risk" as presented by the NCAA working group.

4. How existing programs and services might be coordinated to support student-athletes, as well as a model for structuring and staffing distinct student-athlete support units.

5. The purposes, components and structure of the NCAA FLAG/GRO model and consider the principles of student success and persistence as these relate to the FLAG Program and to enhance student development and graduation.

6. How the NCAA FLAG/GRO Program can be applied to the work of academic advising and academic counseling units and other programs and departments across the campus.

7. The role of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletes (N4A) in supporting those working to enhance the success of student-athletes.

Who should attend?

Educators working to support student engagement, learning, and success beyond the classroom:
- counselors
- academic advisors
- coaches
- administrators
Instructional faculty

Expert Speakers

Carrie Leger has experience as a Division I student-athlete, over ten years experience providing academic support for student-athletes, and experience at the NCAA working with member institutions.

Thomas Brown worked with the Department of Athletics to implement the Office of Academic Support for Student Athletes at Saint Mary’s College of California, co-chaired St. Mary's NCAA Certification Subcommittee on Equity, and served as faculty moderator for the Gaels women's basketball team for ten years.

Who are the speakers?

Carrie Leger - Since August, 2008, Carrie Leger has served as the Director of Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA) at North Carolina State University. During 2007-08, she served as an Associate Director for Membership Services at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), focusing primarily on implementation of Division I academic reform efforts, academic outreach, and the management of partnerships to various academic associations, including the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletes (N4A). Carrie was an ASPSA staff member from August 2001-May 2007. During her six years with the program, she served in several different roles, most recently as the Associate Director of ASPSA. Prior to joining the NC State staff, Carrie spent four years as the Director of Academic Progress and Life Skills Development at Elon University where she also earned her Masters degree in Business Administration. A native of Vernon, Connecticut, Carrie earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Towson University and participated on the gymnastic team. She was inducted into the Towson University Hall of Fame in Fall 2009.

Thomas Brown--a lifelong student and academic affairs educator with an impressive record of effectiveness in creating academic and student affairs programs that promote increased learning, achievement, and success. Tom served as Dean of Advising Services/Special Program at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he developed an implemented a wide range of services and programs for students of color, including the Office of Hispanic/Latino student Programs. Tom worked with the Department of Athletics to implement the Office of Academic Support for Student Athletes, co-chaired St. Mary's NCAA Certification Subcommittee on Equity, and served as faculty moderator for the Gaels women's basketball team for ten years.

Tom is currently Managing Principal of a consulting network that assists campuses to increase student success, build inclusive communities, and manage change (www.tbrownassociates.com). His work is based on an integration of theories, research findings, and practical experience that makes a real difference for individuals and institutions.

A consultant to more than 350 colleges and universities in the US and abroad
Regularly invited to deliver keynote addresses at national conferences, campus colloquia, and professional development workshops for faculty and staff.
Nationally recognized author and expert in retention, academic advising, promoting the success of at-risk students, international education, and diversity/inclusivity training.
His recent publications include:
- “Critical Concepts in Advisor Training and Development,” in The Academic Advising Handbook, Jossey Bass, 2008;
- “Preparing Providers to Foster Student Success”, in Fostering Student Success in the Campus Community, Jossey-Bass, 2007 (co-authored with Lee Ward);
- “From Diversity to Inclusivity,” in Foundations: A Reader for New College Students, Wadsworth, (2010).

Registration Information

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If you are interested in ordering multiple presentations that involve our products priced at $200 or $545, please contact Val at val@ieinfo.org or call 303-775-6004 for the multiple discount. Please note: a presentation costing $545 counts as two presentations, as these trainings consist of two sessions.

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How does it work?

1. We email you a link and password that will give you access to the On-Demand Training presentations
2. You distribute the link and password to your entire faculty and staff via email
3. You will have access to these links for one full year

What are the benefits of On-Demand Trainings?

Accessible: Email the trainings to your entire faculty and staff, so they can take advantage of training opportunities anytime, anywhere. They can watch in the comfort of their office, their home or while traveling.
Cost-Effective: No travel required. An innovative way to provide your entire faculty and staff with a variety of professional development opportunities for one low price! The more you train, the more you save. The registration fee is per institution, not per person.
Easy: It's as easy as point, click, participate. If you run into any problems, we're always here to help.
Practical: Our training sessions focus on the most critical and relevant issues facing educators today. Our primary goal is to provide participants with the information, training and skills necessary to immediately implement positive change at their institutions.
Top-Notch Speakers: Our speakers are subject matter experts and recognized in their field.
Flexible: When you purchase an On-Demand Training, it is yours for one full year. You can use it whenever and as often as you want during the year, offering consistent training to all of your hires.
Satisfaction Guaranteed: Our On-Demand Trainings are 100% guaranteed. Thus, there is no risk. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund your money in full.

How will we use these trainings?

Hybrid Professional Development: Distribute an On-Demand Training to faculty and staff at the beginning of each month and plan a discussion session at the end of the month to determine how you will implement the strategies presented.
Online Faculty and Staff Learning Communities: Distribute On-Demand Trainings to faculty and staff so they can watch anytime, anywhere. Contact Innovative Educators at val@ieinfo.org and we will create an online discussion group specifically for your institution at no extra charge.
In-Service Training: Plan a day and time to show an On-Demand Training in a lecture hall or large conference room and invite faculty and staff to attend a debrief immediately following the presentation.
Staff Recognition: Develop a program around the On-Demand Trainings with monthly themes and recognize the staff members that implement the best idea related to the theme.
Team-Building: Utilize these On-Demand Trainings to develop cross-functional and cross-discipline teams to foster collegiality.
New Employee Training: Include these trainings as part of your new employee training program to ensure consistency.
Implementation and Follow-Up: Use the guide and evaluation materials provided by Innovative Educators to plan, implement and track your progress.

If you have any questions, please contact Val at val@ieinfo.org or call 303-775-6004 for more information.