2011-12 Hofstra Men's Basketball Media Guide - GoHofstra.com

ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Hofstra University is committed to the pursuit of academic
and athletic excellence. The University views participation in
intercollegiate athletics as benefiting the student-athlete in an
educationally enhancing experience beyond
any other opportunity available. Hofstra also
realizes the time commitment made by studentathletes
and has committed the facilities and
resources to support all students.
The University Tutorial Program (UTP)
provides free tutoring in every subject area
to any Hofstra student. Students are able to
obtain up to 1 1/2 hours of individual tutorial
assistance per week for up to three courses.
They are also able to utilize the various help
labs on campus, which specialize in providing
assistance in writing, business and QM, and
biology and chemistry. In addition to this
service, student-athletes
are assigned an academic
advisor, through the
Center for University
Advisement, who helps
address the various
needs of student‐athletes.
The academic advisor
emphasizes four areas
in their efforts to ensure
the academic success
of Hofstra’s studentathletes.
Area one is academic
counseling. Services are
provided in the areas
of academic planning,
career planning, personal
counseling, and campus
and community referrals.
The advisor also meets
with prospective
student‐athletes, at the
coach’s request, to share
the many benefits of
a Hofstra University
education.
Area two is academic
advising. The academic
advisor serves as the
primary advisor for
first-year and undecided
student-athletes, and also
assists upperclassmen who have declared a major.
with Hofstra University, NCAA and conference regulations.
The advisor’s regular communication with the faculty and
coaches provide opportunities for early intervention should
academic difficulties arise.
Area four is study halls. The University
Tutorial Program supports athletic study halls
by providing tutors in various subjects as
necessary. The academic advisors also assess
the needs of individual student‐athletes to
provide the most effective study environment.
The assessment tool administered by the
Center for University Advisement is also used
to provide various enrichment seminars for
the student‐athletes such as time management,
writing skills, campus resources, and
surviving the college transition.
In 2010 The Fried Family Student-Athlete
Development Center was opened on the
second level of the James M. Shuart Stadium
Building. The center houses the offices of the
Student-Athlete Services Staff, as well as
a large computer lab with printer access
for use by Hofstra student-athletes, a quiet
study area with wireless internet access
and two group
study/tutor rooms
with power point
access and white
boards.
Area three is academic monitoring. The advisor monitors the
academic progress of student‐athletes to ensure compliance
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