The Department of Athletics & Recreation at Alvernia University offers several personal development programs for student-athletes to engage in that supplements their college experience.
CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
Emerging Leaders Program
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Homepage
Taken from the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program brochure...
"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."
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program is highlighted by five commitment statements:
- Commitment to Academic Excellence
- Commitment to Athletic Excellence
- Commitment to Personal Development
- Commitment to Career Development
- Commitment to Service
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Educating Tomorrow's Leaders" - Jan. 30, 2008
2008-09 Emerging Leaders At Alvernia University
2007-08 Emerging Leaders At Alvernia University
The goal of the emerging leaders group is to identify leaders within the student-athlete population. The group consists of freshman and sophomore student-athletes that are selected by their coaches or self-selected to participate in a two-year leadership program. Emerging leaders will meet during the second week of the beginning of the academic year, create an annual agenda, and discuss future meeting dates.
The leadership program will provide educational opportunities such as attending Regional and National Leadership Seminars, hands on experiences and workshops to instill leadership qualities into young student-athletes. The rewards of completing the program could be one or more of the following: team captain, SAAC member, student ambassador, tour guides, and intramural athletics board members.
2008-09 Emerging Leaders Year In Review
2007-08 Emerging Leaders Year In Review
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics and Recreation, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) consists of representatives from all the sponsored intercollegiate sports. Representatives are selected from each team by the coaches. Representatives meet once a month to discuss issues and voice concerns relative to the athletic programs. Members of the committee work on things such as developing department wide regulations, instituting new programs, and discussing ways to improve the quality of the athletic experience at Alvernia College. The SAAC also reviews NCAA legislation and gives feedback is given to Director of Athletics, participates in a community service project and members have the opportunity to attend Regional and National conferences within the NCAA arena.
Objective: The NCAA requires institutions to establish a student athlete advisory committee for its student athletes to create a communication line between the student athlete population and the athletic administrative team.
2008-09 SAAC Year In Review
2007-08 SAAC Year In Review
SAAC CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I: PURPOSE
Section 1. To serve as a liaison between the student-athletes and the Director of Athletics.
Section 2. To provide a forum for the student-athletes to voice their concerns and ideas to the athletic administration, and for the administration to respond to those issues.
Section 3. To serve as advocates for the welfare of fellow student-athletes, as a team, or as individuals.
Section 4. To enhance public relations for the student-athletes.
ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Each member must be enrolled at Alvernia University as a full-time student and be listed as an active member on his or her respective team roster.
Section 2. Each member will be selected by the coaches of his or her respective team.
Section 3. Each member must maintain a 2.5 GPA. If, while serving on the committee, the GPA goes below 2.5, the member will be on probation. At the conclusion of the following semester, if the GPA is not 2.5, the coach will be asked to replace the team representative to the committee.
Section 4. Members of the committee are expected to be role models and act responsibly. Any member in violation of the conduct code, as stated in the student handbook, is in jeopardy of suspension or removal from the committee.
Section 5. Members are expected to attend all meetings of the committee. Failure to do so without just cause could result in suspension or removal from the council.
ARTICLE III : OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers will be: President, President-Elect, and Secretary.
Section 2. Officers will be elected at the last spring meeting for the following year.
Section 3. Committees will be formed as needed.
ARTICLE IV : MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings will be held one time per month.