Megan Connelly, M.A. Michael Bumbry, M.Ed. Temple University October 27, 2011

 Identify traits and current trends that characterize student athletes  Highlight successful practices for building a harmonious relationship between athletics and residence life and housing  Learn appropriate methods for housing and residence life staff to combat negative behavior of student athletes in residence halls  Create strategies for integrating student athletes into the residence life program in an effort to enhance student success for the overall community

What phrases or words come to mind when we say “student athlete”

 Student vs Athlete: Identity Confusion  Perceived Discrimination and Negative Stereotypes  Athletic Subculture  Student Development

 Student Involvement  Retention/Graduation Rates  Teamwork and Leadership Skills  Confidence and Sociability  Institutional Pride/Connected Alumni

 Cross Sections of Identity  Exposure to Student Affairs Staff and Opportunities  Isolation  Media  Help Seeking Behaviors

 Develop understanding of athletics and student athletes at your institution  Design courses and seminars to help student athletes balance both academics and athletics; provide supplementary academic support  Create a departmental committee or liaison position that focuses on Athletics  Be flexible and creative when offering programming, counseling, and advising sessions.  Student Athletic Involvement  Collaboration

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