Megan Connelly, M.A.Michael Bumbry, M.Ed.

Temple UniversityOctober 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 academicsand athletics; provide supplementary academic support

Create a departmental committee or liaison position that focuses on Athletics

Be flexible and creative when offering programming, counseling, andadvising sessions.

Student Athletic Involvement

Collaboration

(2010, February 26) The Hardships of being a student athlete http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fKSoutHuA&feature=related

Aries, E., McCarthy, D., Salovey, P., & Banaji, M.R. (2004). “A Comparison of Athletes andNon-Athletes at Highly Selective Colleges: Academic Performance and Personal Development.” Research in Higher Education. Vol. 45.

Gaston-Gayles, Joy. (2004) “Examining Academic and Athletic Motivation Among Student Athletes at a Division I University.” Journal of College Student Development. Vol. 45.

Green, G. ,Uryasz, F. Petr, T. Bray, C. (2001) NCAA Study of Substance Use and Abuse Habits of College Student-Athletes. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 11 (1), pp. 51-56.

Hill, K., Burch-Ragan, K,Yates, D. (2001). Current and Future Issues and Trends Facing Student Athletes and Athletic Programs. New Directions for Student Services, 93, pp. 65-80.

Howard-Hamilton, M., Sina, J. (2001). How College Affects Student Athletes. New Directions for Student Services, 93, pp. 35-45.

Snyder, Eric Matthew. (2009). “The Relationship Between Residence and Socio-Demographicsto Academic Performance in NCAA Division I Freshman Athletes.” All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 534.

Watson, J. C. (2005). “College Student-Athletes’ Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking Behavior andExpectations of Counseling Services.” Journal of College Student Development. Vol.

46. Watt, S., James L. Moore III (2002). Who are student athletes. New Directions for Student

Services, 93, 7-17.