Academic Services Staff

Athletic Academic Counselors

Athletic academic counselors are assigned to work with specific athletic teams and to help those teams’ student-athletes balance academics with the demands of a competitive Division I athletic schedule and the student-athletes’ personal growth. The athletic academic counselors also assist student-athletes with designing academic plans to ensure that they are making sufficient progress toward a degree for eligibility purposes.

Learning Specialists

Learning specialists serve as valuable resources for student-athletes who have or think they might have a learning disability, ADHD or any other condition that might impact their educational performance. First, learning specialists can assist student-athletes and athletic academic counselors in identifying possible learning disabilities and conditions and in coordinating appropriate testing. Second, if student-athletes do have learning challenges, the learning specialist will: work closely with these student-athletes to identify any necessary accommodations, assistive technology, and resources; develop effective strategies and academic support plans to facilitate their academic success; act as their liaison with the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and assist them with understanding applicable policies and procedures. Student-athletes may also make an appointment with a learning specialist to help them gain insight into their learning styles, develop academic strategies, and support them in identifying appropriate academic services.