Athletic Academic Services
P.A.C.E - Panther Athletics Committment to Excellence
Academic Services Honors Statement
Academic performance is monitored both formally and informally by the academic services staff. Attendance, effort, and course grades are monitored.
Each student-athlete shares progress reports with their professors which enables open communication. Coaches receive a copy of the monitoring reports and meet with student-athletes to discuss their academic progress.
Academic Services encourages student-athletes to bring academic concerns to the attention of a staff member as soon as possible.
Eastern Illinois University Mission Statement
"Eastern Illinois University offers superior yet accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students learn the methods and outcomes of free inquiry in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions guided by a faculty known for its commitment to teaching, research/creative activity, and service. The University community strives to create an educational and cultural environment in which students refine their abilities to reason and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens in a diverse world."
Individual Priority Registration
Panther student-athletes receive priority registration within their EIU academic unit or major. It is important to be advised early and to register at the earliest possible date to ensure enrollment in the proper classes.
Counseling & Mentoring
Members of the Academic Services Office staff meet with individual student-athletes on a variety of academic, athletic, career and personal issues. Time is also spent helping individuals improve time management, study skills, and assignment preparation. When necessary and appropriate, student- athletes are referred to specialized resources and services, both on and off-campus.
NCAA Eligibility
The NCAA requires student-athletes to complete 20% of their degree each academic year. Student-athletes must maintain a 2.00 grade point average. All student-athletes must pass a minimum of six degree credit hours each academic semester.
Tutoring
There are a variety of tutors available through the academic departments on campus. Individual or group tutors will be obtained as necessary. Tutoring services are free of charge to Panther student-athletes.
Community Service 'Extend-A-Paw'
Student-athletes are encouraged to participate in the Panther "Extend a Paw" program... a program designed to provide community service opportunities in the Charleston area. Projects include reading books to children in schools, conducting food drives, involvement in nursing homes, etc. Volunteer placements can be arranged by the Director of Academic Services for student-athletes.
Panther Achievements
- An average of 51% of our student-athletes had semester GPA's above 3.00 during the spring semesters of 2005 and 52% during the fall semester 2005;
- 11 of the twenty-two varsity sports had team GPA's above 3.00 for the fall semester 2005;
- There were 120 student-athletes that were named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll during the 2004-2005 academic year;
- There were 8 Medal of Honor (4.00 gpa) recipients at EIU during the 2004-2005 academic year;
Reminders to Prospective Panthers
- Please make sure you have completed an EIU admission application;
- Please make sure you have sent final high school transcripts (with graduation date posted) to the NCAA Clearinghouse and to EIU's Admission Office;
- Please make your EIU Debut (Orientation) appointment early;
- Please make sure to send any Advanced Placement scores and college transcripts to EIU's Records Office, if applicable.
Panther Athletics Commitment to Excellence Center
The lastest addition to facility upgrades will be the athletic department's PACE Center, anticipated to open in 2006.
This will consolidate the athletic academic services staff offices with space for study areas and individual & small group tutoring. A computer lab will also provide additional resources for Panther student-athletes.
This initiative will help Eastern Illinois continue its priority for the academic success of Panther student-athletes.
Phone Numbers to Know
Admissions Office ...................................................... (217) 581-2223
Academic Advising Office .................................................... 581-2313
Financial Aid Office ............................................................... 581-3714
Housing Office ....................................................................... 581-5111
Records Office ....................................................................... 581-3511
Athletic Academic Services ................................................. 581-7059
NCAA On-line
Visit the NCAA online at www.ncaa.org for information in regard to the college-bound student-athlete.
Eligibility questions? Please contact Jason Hall, Assistant AD/Director of Compliance at (217) 581-6992; or by email at cfjrh2@eiu.edu
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