Welcome of the Academic Services page for Eastern Illinois University athletics. Information on this page should be able to quickly answer any questions you have about Academic Services provided to EIU student-athletes. If you have a question, please contact someone on the Academic Services staff.
EIU Academic Services are housed in the new Panther Academic Services building, part of Lantz Arena. The center provides a study area for EIU student-athletes as well as access to computers for school work. The building was opened in November of 2006. The Academic Services Staff is also housed in this area along with the EIU athletic compliance office.
2009 EIU Student Athlete Handbook
Academic Services Honors Statement
ACADEMIC SERVICES STAFF
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Tracy Scott
Associate Athletic Director /
Athletic Support Services
tvscott@eiu.edu
(217) 581-6992
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Cindy Tozer
Director of Academic Services
cltozer@eiu.edu
(217) 581-7059
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LaVeasey Carter
Assistant Director, Academic Services
lcarter2@eiu.edu
(217) 581-7798
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Brenton Emanuel
Compliance & Academic Services
bmemanuel@eiu.edu
(217) 581-7629
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ACADEMIC STUDY HOURS
A quiet monitored study session is held for two hours each evening, Sunday through Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. During the day the new Academic Services Center is open during normal business hours 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday. The center is also open on Friday’s from 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
Student-athletes can study in the academic services center during any of the times listed above and a member of the Academic Services staff will be on duty during those hours. Student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or below are required by Academic Services to attend.
All incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes are also required to attend for a minimum of four hours per week. Coaches will receive reports (every Friday) on their student-athletes attendance for that week’s academic study hours.
Additionally most sports at EIU also hold study hours on the road when a team is going to be traveling for an extended period of time for competition. Lap tops and other study tools are available for students to check out for travel to away competition sites.
ACADEMIC MONITORING
Academic performance is monitored both formally and informally by the academic services staff. Attendance, effort and course grades are monitored.
Every student-athletes’ grades are checked twice a semeter. 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.
TUTORING SERVICES
There are a variety of academic tutors available through the academic departments on campus. Individual or group tutors will be obtained as necessary. Tutoring services are free of charge to EIU student-athletes.
INDIVIDUALIZED PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Panther student-athletes receive priority registration within their EIU academic unit or major. It is important to be advised early and register at the earliest possible date to ensure enrollment in the proper classes.
COUNSELING & MENTORING
Members of the Academic Services Office staff meet wtih 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.
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 to the Charleston area. Projects include reading books to children in schools, conducting food drives, involvement in nursing homes, helping with Habitat for Humanity and many other projects. Volunteer placements can be arranged by the Director or Assistant Director of Academic Services for student-athletes. Projects have been conducted by individual athletes, individuals teams and as SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) functions.
REMINDERS TO PROSPECTIVE PANTHERS
* Please make sure you have completed an EIU admission application
* Please make sure you have registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
* 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 as early as you can
* Please make sure to send any Advanced Placement scores and college transcripts to EIU’s
Records Office, if applicable
* Please make sure if you are entering as a freshman in 2008 that you have completed the 16 core
courses noted in this brochure
* Please contact the EIU Academic Services Center if you have any questions
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
The NCAA requires student-athletes to continue working towards completion of their degree with the following standards set in place:
> Student-athletes must complete 20% of their degree each academic year
> Student-athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average
> All student-athletes must pass a minimum of six degree credit hours each academic semester
> Student-athletes must declare a major by their fifth term (fall or spring semesters) in school
NCAA ONLINE INFORMATION
Visit the NCAA online at www.ncaa.org to view or download a copy of the Guide for the College Bound Student.
If you plan to enter college in 2008 or after, you will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:
* 4 years of English
* 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
* 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab)
* 1 year of additional English, math or science
* 2 years of social studies
* 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
Eligibility questions? - Please contact Tracy Scott, Associate AD/Student Services at (217) 581-6992 or by email at tvscott@eiu.edu
NUMBERS TO KNOW
Admissions Office (217) 581-2223
Academic Advising Office (217) 581-2313
Financial Aid Office (217) 581-3714
Housing Office (217) 581-5111
Records Office (217) 581-3511
Athletic Academic Services (217) 581-7059
EIU Athletic Fax (217) 581-7001
NCAA Clearinghouse (toll free) (877) 262-1492
NCAA Clearinghouse (International) (319) 337-1492
WEBSITES TO KNOW
EIU Athletics - www.eiupanthers.com follow link to Academic Services & Compliance
Eastern Illinois - www.eiu.edu
NCAA Clearinghouse - www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
NCAA Online - www.ncaa.org
EIU STUDENT-ATHLETES GRADUATE BY THE NUMBERS
9 Number of graduating seniors in 2009 with a 3.75 or higher GPA
91 Percent of EIU Student-Athletes who graduate and exhaust their eligibility
69 Percent of EIU Student-Athletes who enroll at EIU as freshman that
eventually graduate from EIU
61 Percent of EIU general students who enroll at EIU as freshman that
eventually graduate from EIU
3.00 Athletic Team GPA for Fall 2009
13 Number of teams over 3.0 team GPA for Fall 2009
260 Number of student-athletes over 3.0 for Fall 2009
136 EIU Student-Athletes listed on OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
2008 Fall Team GPA's
2009 Spring Team GPA's
2009 Fall Team GPA's
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