Course Description

This non-credit course has been developed for use by academic advisors, athletic counselors and other campus staff (both inside and outside athletics) responsible for student-athlete academic support and for eligibility certification at Division I institutions.

The goal of the course is to provide an avenue for staff members who work campus-wide to receive training on the NCAA Division I rules and regulations, as well as to gain information on basic principles for advising students, with an emphasis on advising student-athletes and improving academic success.

Course Format

By offering this information in an online format, participants are provided a learning opportunity that can be accessed either in their own home or office, and at a time of day that works best for their schedules. The participants will be able to log in at any point during the day to add or respond to posts on the message board. They will not be required to be online at any particular time and can work at their own pace. The class content will move forward each week allowing the participant the entire week to work through the weeks content. The participants can complete the content all in one day or do a little each day as their schedule allows. The online course will be six weeks in length.

The next course will be seven or eight weeks in lenght.

This course is structured in a manner that allows the participants to develop a national network through interaction with other members of their cohort through virtual chat rooms and discussion boards.

Technology Requirements

You will need a computer that can connect to the World Wide Web with specific browser requirements.

Browser Requirements

In order to access the courses, your web browser must meet the following minimum technical requirements:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (recommended)
• Netscape Navigator 4.03 or higher (4.5+ recommended)
• Cookies must be enabled
• To use the chat feature Java must be enabled

Course Fee

The cost for participants is soon to be determined.

Course Registration

More information will follow once dates for the next course are determined.

Confirmation of Registration

Upon acceptance participants will be sent a confirmation email containing additional information about the course, including how to access the course.

Refund/Substitution Policy
At any time prior to the beginning of the course, a participant may transfer a registration to another individual from the same institution. The new individual must complete and submit a registration form indicating the substitution. At any time prior to the beginning of the course, a participant may transfer a registration to a future term the course is offered.

Course Schedule

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundation Principles for Academic Advising and Student-Athletes

Includes the concept of academic advising, the role of athletics at the the institution, understanding the student-athlete and effective advising delivery models.

 

Module 2: NCAA Rules and Regulations

Includes an overview of academic reform and the NCAA, initial eligibility and progress toward degree standards and the academic performance program.

 

Module 3: Principles of Student-Athlete Success

Information on student-athlete development and learning theories, career life planning, legal and ethical issues and individualized advising (disabilities, at-risk, first generation, undecided, etc.).

Module 4: Design and Implementation of Systems

Information on supporting curricular choices, resources, training and development, campus engagement and best practices including initiating and implementing change.

Course Facilitators

Facilitators will be assigned to assist those taking the course by posing questions for discussion, sharing successful practices and answering questions.

Course Assessment

Each Module will include an assessment component including questions covering material and participation in topical discussions.

Completion of Course

Upon successful completion of all four Modules, the participant will receive a certificate suitable for framing.