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SERVICES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
NCAA CHAMPS/Lifeskills
Pacific participates in the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes' Minds
for Personal Success) /Life Skills Program which is a program
designed to address the "total development" of the student-athlete.
This well-rounded plan helps students to develop the individual
skills necessary to lead a successful, productive life and become
leaders of and contributors to the community and the nation. The
program consists of five components: academic excellence, athletic
excellence, career development, personal development and service.
It is designed to help student-athletes
- Develop positive self-esteem and maximize intellectual development
- Develop leadership skills
- Develop a respect for diversity by learning about different cultures
- Create meaningful interpersonal relationships
- Promote community involvement
- Build partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions, and the communities for the purpose of supporting a full education for all college student athletes.
Pacific's CHAMPS Life Skills program continues to be developed with the needs and concerns of Pacific student-athletes in mind. The program includes speakers on varied topics as drug and alcohol abuse, proper nutrition and eating disorders, time and stress management, to gambling and career development. An important component of the program is the wellness program, which includes the Drug Education, Testing, and Treatment Program.
Examples of past and future projects Life Skills promotes, presents, or works in partnership with University groups to administer:
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interview Skills Workshops.
- Financial Planning Workshops.
- Year-round community service activities.
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention programming.
- Nutrition and body-image seminars and proactive education.
Anyone with interest in or ideas for the Life Skills Program should contact the Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Services and Compliance for information.
PACIFIC POWER CUP
As a part of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program, the Pacific Power Cup
is a competitive game played by all varsity sport programs at the
University of the Pacific. The cup provides a means by which
student-athletes can compete on behalf of their teams for points in
different categories that encompass the mission of the NCAA Life
Skills program. The point categories focus on developing the
individual, being an active role model, acting as a team,
supporting other athletes, and academic achievement.
Participation in the competition acts to reinforce an appreciation of the values and lessons that athletics can provide. Participants will realize the impact that they can have on their school and community.
STUDENT-ATHLETE RESOURCE CENTER
Located in the Pacific Intercollegiate Athletics Center, the
Student-Athlete Resource Center has been designed to meet the
academic needs of student-athletes. The resource center is filled
with study carrels, assorted reference materials and computers with
Internet Access. The computers in the Center are for academic and
research purposes first. Study sessions and some tutoring also take
place in the Student-Athlete Resource Center.
STUDENT-ATHLETE E-MAIL LIST
Intercollegiate Athletics manages a student-athlete e-mail list
that is used to distribute important information and deadlines to
all student-athletes. As a student-athlete you will receive
periodic bulletins with important information, dates, deadlines and
upcoming events. Please read these notices thoroughly as they
contain valuable information. Just as you are expected to be
responsible for the information in the Student-Athlete Handbook,
you are responsible for the information in the e-mail bulletins as
well.
All e-mail addresses used are the pacific.edu address. It is
important to check your pacific.edu e-mail address often as the
University also uses this address to communicate important notices.
PACIFIC STUDENT ATHLETE COUNCIL (PSAC)
PSAC's mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience
by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting
student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete
image, while maintaining the tenets of the NCAA Division I
philosophy.
Specifically, the Pacific Student-Athlete Council was formed to:
- Strive to develop champions for life through leadership, school involvement, academic support and community outreach;
- Establish and maintain open channels of communication with all student-athletes and administration in order to appropriately express any issues of concern relevant to student-athletes;
- Develop and promote an environment that is inclusive and respectful of diverse cultures, beliefs and lifestyles.
- Provide student-athletes the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the University and the Stockton community as a whole in the hope that they will use their athletic abilities to enhance the lives of others as well as themselves; and
- Educate student-athletes about rights and regulations that pertain to them in accordance with Conference and NCAA guidelines.
PSAC has two voting representatives from each of the 16 intercollegiate teams. The Council meets every other Thursday at noon (during Pacific Hour), in the Champions Room. All student-athletes are welcome to attend Council meetings and should contact a representative with interest or inquiries. At the meetings, representatives discuss matters affecting student-athlete life and welfare, learn more about NCAA and Conference rules, and plan events. The Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Services and Compliance serves as Staff Advisor to the Council.
A major focus of the Pacific Student Athlete Council is organizing community service and outreach projects and coordinating student-athlete involvement in those events. The council addresses issues of student-athlete welfare and are committed to providing public service and improving the quality of life in local communities.
2011-12 Officers
President
Brittany Lloyd - Women's Water Polo
Vice President
Amy Moore - Softball
Secretary
Amanda Spellman - Field Hockey
Big West Representative
Patrick Tunnell - Men's Volleyball
Community Outreach Chair
Nikki Armagost - Softball
Community Service/Outreach Program
Intercollegiate Athletics has its own community service and
outreach program for giving back to the community. A major focus of
the Pacific Student-Athlete Council is organizing community service
and outreach projects and coordinating student-athlete involvement
in those events. PSAC is instrumental in organizing annual
Athletics participation in the Stockton Children's Museum's annual
Halloween Trick or Treat on Weber Street and the campus-wide
Adopt-A-Family Program before winter break.
Along with other outreach events, every year, PSAC organizes and hosts Pacific Sports Day; local elementary school classes are invited to the Pacific campus to learn about sportsmanship and being part of a team while getting to know and learn from Tiger student-athletes. In addition to the outreach activities coordinated by and/or through the Pacific Student-Athlete Council, most of Pacific's individual teams conduct their own outreach programs. The teams visit local elementary schools, make presentations, read to children, volunteer at community events, etc.
Student-athletes who have any questions or suggestions or would like to assist with program implementation, should contact a PSAC representative or the Associate Director of Athletics for Student- Athlete Services and Compliance.
RESOURCEFUL LINKS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program
NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship
Program
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement
Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics
NCAA
NCAA
DoubleaZone Blog
NCAA
Student
Big West
Conference
Mountain Pacific
Sport Federation
Pacific Student-Athlete Handbook
PSAC Staff Advisor
Holly TrexlerSWA/Associate Director of Athletics for
Student-Athletes & Compliance
(209) 946-2307
htrexler@pacific.edu
Brandon Pittenger
Assistant Director of Compliance
(209) 946-3976
bpittenger@pacific.edu
Danielle Neault
Athletic Academic Counselor
(209) 946-2513
dneault@pacific.edu
Wendy Cornwall
Assistant Coordinator of Academic Achievement
(209) 946-2934
wcornwal@pacific.edu
