Temple University Athletics
Current Student-Athletes
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Welcome and Overview
The Temple University Student Athlete Academic Advising and Support Center (SAAASC) mission is to assist all student athletes in their development as individuals and as active members of the University community. The SAAASC staff are committed to providing an environment that fosters student athletes' personal, academic, and social growth, and support student athletes by coordinating and providing the resources and opportunities at assist them in achieving their academic goals. The Center assists student athletes in maintaining the daily balance between the demands of collegiate level athletics and academics, and collaborates with campus resources and programs to enhance the overall development and experience for each Temple University student athlete.
SAAASC Services
Academic Advising
4-Year Semester Plan: The SAAASC strongly encourages all student athletes to graduate within four years of their initial enrollment, when possible. To assist students in preparation and academic planning, the SAAASC offers academic advising in conjunction with academic advisors in the respective schools across campus. A four-year semester planning sheet is also available to assist students in their academic planning.
Tutoring
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
Workshops
The SAAASC conducts workshops every semester to help student athletes develop the academic skills necessary for them to be successful in the university setting. Topics covered at these workshops include Test Taking Strategies, Exam Preparation, Paper Writing, Time Management, and Self-Care
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.
Other 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.
CHAMPS programming
The CHAMPS/Life Skills program has been developed to further enhance student-athletes success at Temple University. Temple University makes a commitment to fostering the development of all their student-athletes. Student-athletes are faced with many challenges both on and off the playing field. High expectations face each student-athlete and create demands which challenge his or her athletic, academic and emotional capabilities. For more information on the CHAMPS/Life Skills program, click here.
Career Development Services
CHAMPS/Lifeskills
Disability Resource Services
MSRC: The Math and Science Resource Center (MSRC)
Office of Academic Records
Office of Housing
Online Bulletin
Online Course Schedule Student Financial Services
Student Health Services
Study Abroad
Temple Health and Empowerment Office (THEO)
TUPortal
Tuttleman Counseling
Writing Center
Departmental Tutoring- Tutoring at no charge is available in the following schools, colleges, and departments:
Main Campus and Health Science Campus
Accounting
382 Speakman Hall
215-204-8110
Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) Bridges to Baccalaureate Program
A306 Barton Hall
215-204-4550
College of Health Professions
1316 Ontario St.
Jones Hall, Room 518
215-707-8214
Economics
626 Ritter Annex
215-204-8880
Engineering
Engineering and Architecture Building, Room 323
215-204-7818
Finance
205F Speakman Hall
215-204-8451
French
Anderson Hall, Room 512
215-204-8266
Intellectual Heritage
215A Anderson Hall
215-204-1770
Kinesiology (formerly Physical Education)
Tutoring is available to students enrolled in 1223 or 1224, Anatomy and Physiology.
215-204-1947
Management Information Systems
29 Speakman Hall (BizTech lab)
http://mis.temple.edu/tutor/default.htm
Pharmacy, School of
Tutorials available for undergraduate students in the School of Pharmacy.
3307 N. Broad Street, Room 141
215-707-4900
Praxis Tests
Office of Student Services
College of Education
215-204-6010
Risk Management and Insurance (RSK MGT)
479 Ritter Annex
Tutoring is available for RSK MGT 2101
Russell Conwell Educational Services Center
Group and individual tutoring are available in numerous courses upon request; there is also the opportunity to join ongoing, structured study sessions. 1700 N. Broad, Room 202
215-204-1251
www.temple.edu/rcc
Social Administration, School of
New Career Ladders in Social Work
521 Ritter Annex
215-204-7611
William Thompson, Communication Skills Instructor
650 Ritter Annex
215-204-6029
Statistics
203 Speakman Hall
215-204-8144
Ambler Campus, 123 West Hall
267-468-8200
Ambler Campus
Office of Academic and Career Development
109 West Hall
267-468-8200
Statistics
123 West Hall
Mathematics/Science
102 Learning Center
267-468-8204
Writing
102 Learning Center
267-468-8204
Center City Campus
Statistics
Second Floor, 1515 Market St.
Other Tutoring Sources
- Instructors may be able to recommend tutors, often graduate students working toward master's or doctoral degrees in the department.
- Departmental offices generally have lists of qualified tutors available to work with undergraduates.
- The Student Assistance Center, first floor, Student Center, Main Campus, maintains a list of students available to tutor in a variety of subjects. These tutoring services often are available for a nominal hourly fee, arranged with the tutor.
At the Ambler campus, the Office of Academic and Career Development, 109 West Hall (267-468-8200), maintains information about tutoring services.
