Temple University Athletics
SAAASC Initiatives
Prospective Students

About the University
http://www.temple.edu/about/index.htm
Facilities
The SAAASC is conveniently headquartered in Pearson Hall right on North Broad Street on Temple's main campus. The newly renovated facility features academic advising and support offices, two computer laboratories, quiet study spaces, and classrooms for tutoring.



Additionally, the football complex, located in Edberg-Olson Hall on Temple's main campus, provides a study facility solely for the football program.




SAAASC Initiatives
Study Abroad - The SAAASC strongly encourages all student athletes to participate in study abroad opportunities when available. Because student athletes have unique seasonal commitments and eligibility constraints, the SAAASC has worked in conjunction with the International Programs Office to identify and promote flexible study abroad opportunities for student athletes.
Freshmen Seminar - The SAAASC acknowledges that freshman year is a time for change and adjustment for all students. Student athletes especially experience significant demands during their first year. To assist student athletes in successful transition to the University, each fall semester the SAAASC offers a series of one-credit freshman seminar courses designed specifically to address the needs of first semester student athletes. Topics include time management, academic resources, sports nutrition, NCAA eligibility education, among others.
Tutoring Program
The tutor and study hall programs are an important part of the SAAASC mission. The Center staff encourage and assist student athletes in collaborating and building networks with faculty, teaching assistants, and peers in their courses. Through individualized and group tutoring sessions, student athletes can broaden and enhance their academic experience and ability to succeed. There are three types of tutoring offered to student athletes: drop in sessions, individual sessions, and group sessions. SAAASC also works with the Math Science Resource Center (MSRC), the Writing Center, and other tutor support programs on campus to support the tutoring needs of student athletes. Study Hall and Tutoring hours are as follows:
Pearson Hall:
Sunday 2-5pm
Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
Monday - Thursday 6-9:30pm
Edberg Olson Football Complex:
During arranged football study hall hours
Intensive Learning Program
The ILP program is run by the SAAASC learning specialists and is set up to provide structured assistance to the most academically at-risk student athletes. As students in the ILP acquire the necessary skills and strategies to build academic confidence, they will become more independent and self-sufficient learners. The goal of the ILP is for these student athletes to move at their own pace to a less structured and supported study program. ILP has several components, including content tutoring, individual instruction, academic achievement assessment, group instruction, class note checking, independent study time, referral for neuropsychological/psycho-educational testing, and assistance navigating the Disability Resources and Services office on campus. Incoming student athletes are assessed and selected to participate in the program based on a specific set of criteria that includes SAT score, high school GPA, individual academic history and preparation for college-level work. Based on these criteria, an individual learning plan is created for each student athlete in the ILP.
Orientation
The SAAASC collaborates with the Temple University Office of Orientation to offer an orientation catered specifically to the experience of incoming Temple student-athletes. In addition to topics addressed in the regular student orientation, the student-athlete orientation also discusses the following topics: NCAA Compliance and Eligibility, C.H.A.M.P.S. Life Skills programming, Academic Support and Tutoring Services.
For more information University wide orientation activities, please see contact the Office of Orientation:
http://www.temple.edu/orientation/