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THE NEBRASKA ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
From the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the
athletic academic counseling unit 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 comprised of 13 full-time staff members and a tutorial staff of approximately 75
tutors addressing all subject areas.
Mentoring
Many student-athletes meet with a mentor on a weekly basis to assist in making a smooth
transition from high school to college. Mentors collect syllabi, gather and report academic
progress information and teach academic success strategies.
Educational Assessments
Eight academic counselors and three 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. Essentially, academic
counselors assist student-athletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system.
Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor,
or coach to determine student strengths and areas for improvement. Results allow academic
counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and to determine if more indepth testing is warranted. When additional assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a
consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined that a student-athlete
has a learning disability, appropriate accommodations are made through the Office of Services
for Students with Disabilities.
Tutorial Support
Student-Athlete Orientation
Academic Counseling
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support is available from day
one up to college graduation. Subject and mentor tutors help provide academic support and study
strategies to be successful. Supplemental Instruction, a sub-component of the tutorial program,
provides targeted group review sessions to help ease the transition to college academics while
improving study strategies and building academic self-esteem.
The academic staff coordinates New Student-Athlete Orientation to help newcomers adjust
to the multiple demands of being a college student-athlete. Presentations are made by
academic counselors, compliance officials, NU faculty and administrators, business/community
professionals and student-athletes.
Study Hall
Student-athl etes 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.
Nebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the Dick and
Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study
hall that features day, evening and weekend hours. Each student-athlete is required to complete
a specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/
or coach. In addition, weekly study hall reports are provided to the coaching staff. Additional
performance-based or tutor-based study hall may also be determined by the academic counselor.
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Personal Counseling
Computer Resources
Student-athletes enjoy a new state-of-the art computer lab and technology center with 58
computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel. Studentathletes have the benefit of ongoing education and assistance from a full-time computer
technician.
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