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NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
The Life Skills Program provides a comprehensive approach to the overall academic and
personal development of student‐athletes. With student‐athlete well‐being in mind, the
Department of Athletics initiated WingTIPS—“Student‐Athletes Gliding to Success” and
through a collaborative university effort, offers educational and support services for
student‐athletes in the following areas:
The Academic Commitment
academic, major choice and career counseling
academic advising—class scheduling and eligibility review
supervised study sessions
tutoring services
academic advising center for student‐athletes
UNI 101—University/Orientation class
satisfactory progress reports during each semester
complementary campus academic programs
missed class forms to instructors for athletic travel/competition
intervention—illness, injuries, etc. reported to faculty
The Athletic Commitment
annual team meetings to discuss the Department of Athletics’ philosophy, expectations,
policies
and sportsmanship conduct
annual student‐athlete orientation meeting to introduce athletic department and support
staff
presentations to UNI 101 classes by the Director of Athletics and Deputy Director of
Athletics
meetings with the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee for student‐athlete welfare
discussions
dissemination of athletic support program information
The Personal Development Commitment
educational programs on the topics of diversity, personal health, alcohol and drug
education,
stress management, media relations, etc.
The Service Commitment
campus/community service projects
Team Leadership Award
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