10/15/08

UMES FOCUSES ON ATHLETES ACADEMIC SUCCESS

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Department of Athletics is looking to better their program for the futures of their student-athletes. Former Coordinator of Student-Athlete Services Dr. Danita Mendez-Townsend has taken on more responsibilities and become the Assistant Athletic Director of Academics and Student-Athlete Development. MORE[+]

8/28/08

LADY HAWKS SAUNDERS DISCUSSES LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

As most student-athletes were heading off campus to rest their minds from their past semester of learning, I was heading home to prepare for my next big learning experience. MORE[+]

8/27/08

SAUNDERS ATTENDS NCAA NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Kendra Saunders, past President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), began her summer by attending the NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. A requirement of completion in this prestigious training is that upon her return to campus she is to institute and implement an action plan. Kendra has also been selected to be a part of the new Hawk Leadership Academy facilitation team. This team of facilitators includes Dr. Townsend of Student-Athlete Development and Tony O'Neal of Athletic Development. The Academy is comprised of two athletes from each team that will meet once per week in a laboratory-style class. Part of the duties of these Academy members is to implement the new Student-Athlete Mentoring program. This program is designed to provide incoming freshman a "social" outlet to facilitate a smooth transition into student life on campus. MORE[+]