Faculty Athletic Fellows Program, Overview |
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In Fall 2004 the ASC launched the
Faculty Athletic Fellows Program where interested faculty are matched with one of the
27 intercollegiate athletic teams. The main goal of this program is to enhance the
faculty/student-athlete relationship thus strengthening the student-athlete ideal while
reinforcing the educational mission of the university.
Interested faculty can sign up here.
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Program Guidelines |
Here are some suggestions for an effective faculty/team relationship: |
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Initially the coach and faculty should meet to determine how the professor can best work with the coach and team.
Both can determine their interest and availability to participate.
The list below represents typical types of involvement:
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Attend practice or competition
Travel with team for select athletic events
Meet with prospective recruits and/or parents
Meet with undergraduate students about the faculty members major discipline, research interests, etc.
Attend team banquet held at the end of season
Attend Student Athlete Academic Awards Banquet (held in late spring)
Attend Faculty Night at the Athletic Study Center (held in early spring)
Meet with other Faculty Athletic Fellows
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We suggest that the coach invite the faculty fellow/s to practice or a team meeting where the coach
can introduce the faculty fellow/s to the student-athletes on the team.
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Both coaches and faculty should encourage student-athletes to meet with the faculty member regarding
issues such as their respective research interests. Please keep in mind that regular student contact
may take time to develop. If the faculty fellow is visible at team events or functions, however
students will be more likely to engage academically with the faculty fellow or other faculty on campus.
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It is our hope, at the ASC, that the
Faculty Athletic Fellows Program will enhance the student-athlete's academic and intellectual experience at Cal.
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