The student athlete enrichment program is designed to provide a holistic experience while assisting University of New Orleans student-athletes with reaching their fullest academic and personal development. The University, Department of Athletics and Student-Athlete Enrichment staff are committed to empowering UNO student-athletes through academic, social and athletic programming, while upholding the academic integrity of the institution.
The Student Athlete Enrichment staff will work closely with coaches, university administration and faculty to provide student-athletes with the support to:
• Establish meaningful academic and social goals
• Create and implement strategies to achieve academic and social goals
• Balance the demands of their academic, social, and athletic responsibilities
• Help build capacity within communities throughout New Orleans
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Academic Counseling
The advising efforts of the student athlete enrichment program serve to complement the regular advising experience in which the student is required to participate. The primary emphasis of this service is to advise and monitor students’ progress toward their selected degree program within the University and NCAA guidelines. The Academic Advisor serves as a liaison for their specific varsity sport and each student’s primary academic program advisor.
Counseling activities of the student athlete enrichment program follow a holistic approach. The staff of the student-athlete enrichment program provides support for a variety of areas that impact the total academic, personal, and career development of student-athletes. Counseling is also provided to student-athletes who must redefine themselves as they adjust to their life after sports.
Academic Programs
New Student Programs, Learning Skills Development, Advising, Counseling, Tutorial Services, Academic Skills Development, Career Development, Academic Awards
Academic Services
Structured Study Plans, Academic Monitoring and Tracking, Eligibility Reviews, Recruiting, Program Participation Reports, Computing Services, Academic Center and Study Area, Mentoring
Life Skills
The Student-Athlete Enrichment unit is committed to the holistic development of UNO student-athletes by creating comprehensive programming for all student-athletes by utilizing educational, athletic, and community resources and preparing them for their lives and careers after college. This program is designed to benefit the total student-athlete population by expanding opportunities in the areas of character and leadership, community service, health and wellness and career development.
All of the programs are on a volunteer basis only due to the student-athletes intense time schedules. Some of these services are career planning and developmental programs such as a career fair and a resume workshop are also offered. Character and leadership programs are designed to help develop skills related to self-awareness, being an effective vocal leader and leading by example. Other programs are designed around health and wellness including eating disorders, stress management, tobacco usage, etc. Community service programs are focused on utilizing service learning. Student-athletes will have designated learning objectives associated with their service experience.
The life skills programming is evaluated every year by having every student-athlete and coach complete a survey based on the program. The Student-Athlete Enrichment team will then use the results of these surveys to coordinate the plan to fit both the needs of the students and the coaches.
Career Development
The SA Enrichment staff provides guidance, direction, and possible opportunities for student-athletes in their desired career choice. This program has many different objectives that benefit the whole student-athlete population. The Career Development program assists students in career exploration and helps them to develop the tools they need to begin a career. This program also helps student-athletes define who they are, what careers they would like to pursue, and helps student-athletes identify possible job opportunities based on their career choice. This program will work closely with University Career Services unit to coordinate programs offered to student-athletes during the year.
Some of the services provided by this program include workshops and seminars on self-exploration, choosing a major, resume building, steps to finding a job, and interviewing skills. This program also provides counseling about career opportunities to the student-athletes. This program also sponsors a career networking event and guest speakers from specific career fields.
Community Outreach
The Student-Athlete Enrichment unit is committed to utilizing community outreach as a strategy to promote development. Specifically, we are focused on coordinating service experiences that apply a service learning approach. We look to coordinate outreach experiences that have applicable learning objectives, while promoting community capacity building. Each team will participate in a community service initiative during each semester. The team service projects can be coordinated by the SA Enrichment staff, student affairs staff, student-athletes or coaches. Additionally, student-athletes will have the opportunity to participate in service opportunities that involve student-athletes from various sports.
Character and Leadership Development
The Student-Athlete Enrichment unit is committed to assisting student-athletes in developing the necessary leadership skills to be responsible citizens. Workshops and a leadership academy will be utilized to help develop character and leadership skills. These tactics will entail promoting skills related to leading by example and becoming vocal leaders. Additionally, student-athletes will be challenge to reflect on personal values and developing a personal brand. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will also be developed. SAAC will involve a group of student-athletes who serve as liaisons between coaches, athletic administration and student-athletes.
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