Syracuse University Athletics

The Ann & Milton Stevenson Educational Center 
The Stevenson Center, located in Manley Field House, provides a computer lab, tutor rooms, career development suite and conference/meeting rooms for daytime as well as evening study table opportunities. The facility is open Sunday through Friday. The hours are Noon - 8 p.m. on Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday.

Stevenson Educational Center Team
Each team member is committed to assisting you during your time here at Syracuse. Our goal is to make sure that the support services meet each student’s individual needs. Please don’t be afraid to ask anyone for help.
 

Program
All students are enrolled in a specific home college and assigned a faculty academic advisor to assist in the scheduling of classes and monitoring of progress toward their degree. The Stevenson Educational Center team, in conjunction with the faculty academic advisor, may help the student make schedule adjustments and will also monitor the compliance of all NCAA academic rules and regulations.

The Stevenson Educational Center team is involved in additional activities directed toward enhancing academic performance. Orientation programs for incoming student-athletes are held at the beginning of the first semester in order to aid in the transition. Career planning programs have been developed to assist those who are undecided on their major course of study. As student-athletes approach the end of their college careers, programs coordinated by the Stevenson Educational Center team help them enter the work force or explore graduate school opportunities.

NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. Participating institutions in the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program support a student-athlete’s development in five areas: academics, athletics, personal development, career development and community service. Student-Athlete Support Services provide student-athletes the resources and direction in the following four areas.

Commitment to Academic Excellence
We focus on the enhancement of academic performance through the development of study and communication skills, goal setting, stress and time management, tutoring and mentoring. Academic performance is monitored for NCAA, BIG?EAST and SU eligibility and degree advancement toward graduation.

Commitment to Personal Development
This program provides the necessary information needed when tackling the topics and challenges facing today’s student-athlete. This component covers such topics as to what it is like being a student-athlete at SU, social development (Changes, Challenges and Choices), personal health and fiscal responsibility. Information is provided in a way that student-athletes realize the value of participating in such programming and that it is a life lesson that will benefit them well after their time at SU.

Commitment to Community
An important part of college life is the opportunity to give back to the campus and local communities. Community outreach offers student-athletes opportunities to begin a lifelong habit of service by participating in a variety of ways. Student-athletes participating in the ‘CUSE CARES Community Outreach Program visit local schools, hospitals, and have participated in events that include Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, the United Way and the Boys and Girls Club. For the past twelve years student-athletes have received the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement & Scholarship, an award which recognizes the top students and groups on campus.

Commitment to Career Development
Career choice and direction play a crucial role in deciding a major, internship possibilities, potential graduate school selection, and eventually landing that first job after college. Our program assists student-athletes to identify career goals and aids with interviewing and job search skills. We can also provide assistance with preparation for graduate and/or professional school. The Manny Shemin Resource Room, located in the Stevenson Educational Center, provides many resources for career and graduate school exploration.
 

Click here for further information on Career Services for Student-Athletes

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is made up of student-athletes representing their sport with the following common goals and purpose in mind:

1. To provide open communication between Syracuse University student-athletes and the SU Athletics Department, BIG EAST Conference and the NCAA.
2. To provide educational and social programming opportunities that will benefit the student-athletes who attend Syracuse University.
3. To actively develop opportunities and participate in our 'CUSE CARES Community Outreach Program.
4. Encourage team support throughout all student-athletes who attend Syracuse University.

Any student-athlete who is attending Syracuse University is encouraged to be an active member of SAAC. Contact Kevin Wall if you have any questions.

Student-Athlete Across Borders 
Student-Athletes Across Borders (SAAB) is a recognized student organization that serves to create a support and connection network for international student-athletes at Syracuse. The Syracuse University Athletics Department is comprised of more than 50 international student-athletes representing 17 different countries.

Contact Information
Syracuse Athletics Department
Stevenson Educational Center
Manley Field House
Syracuse, NY 13244-5020

Phone: 315-443-2702
Fax: 315-443-3578