81 all-conference selections
18 all-americans
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165 academic all-conference honorees
The athletic academic unit, located in the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex,
provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out
of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic
support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become
outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is composed of 14
full-time staff members and is certified by the National Association of Academic Advisors for
Athletics (N4A) as meeting the standards established by the N4A.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Seven academic counselors, three learning specialists and two assistant academic counselors are
in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the
advising/registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation.
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support from
approximately 120 tutors on staff is available from day one up to college graduation in all
subject areas. The tutorial program is certified as a model tutoring program by the College
Reading and Learning Association.
STUDY HALL
Nebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the
Student Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study hall that
features day, evening and weekend hours. Student-athletes are required to complete a
specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/
or coach. Additional performance-based or tutor-based study hall also may be determined
by the academic counselor.
MENTORING
Academic support staff serve as mentors to all incoming student-athletes and a select group of
returning student-athletes. Student-athletes meet with their mentor weekly to develop time
management skills, gather and report academic progress information, and discuss academic
success strategies.
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor,
or coach. Learning specialists are available to administer and score informal assessments,
which include a reading comprehension and a writing assessment. When more in-depth
assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the
assessments. If it is determined a student-athlete has a learning disability or another medical
condition that impedes the student from reaching their academic potential, appropriate
accommodations are implemented by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ORIENTATION
Each new student-athlete attends an orientation at the beginning of their academic career.
Student-athletes are introduced to staff, faculty, administrators, and a variety of resources that
help facilitate the transition into college while enhancing awareness of support services in the
Athletic Department and across campus.
PERSONAL COUNSELING
Student-athletes will find a supportive and caring environment at Nebraska. Transitional
issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution are
all addressed in a proactive manner throughout the year. If necessary, counseling referrals are
also made to designated practitioners.
COMPUTER RESOURCES
The Herman Student Life Complex has two computer labs available for student-athletes.
The Scott Technology Center features two tech tables for use on group computer projects
and group study sessions. Additionally, each student-athlete is provided a laptop for use
throughout their academic career at Nebraska.
Top: Columns in the Hewit and Boekel Academic Center display the names of every Husker student-athlete
who has lettered in a varsity sport and graduated from the University of Nebraska, while portraits honor
each of Nebraska’s nation-leading CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.
Bottom left: Construction was completed in the fall of 2010 on the Nebraska Student Life Complex, which
nearly tripled the size of NU’s previous academic space. The Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life
Complex also features a new technology center and a dedicated Life Skills area and the Papik Computer
lab (left).
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