Academic Support Services

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FRESNO STATE ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Fresno State Athletics Department
5305 N. Campus Drive, MS NG27
Fresno, CA 93740-8020
Phone: (559) 278-2963
Fax: (559) 278-5098

AAS Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
during the academic year (September - May)

7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
during the summer (June - August)

WHO WE ARE

Program staff includes a director, assistant director, professional academic advisors, an office manager, clerical support personnel, tutors in a variety of subject areas and graduate interns. Each staff member is trained to deal with the special needs of student-athletes. Administrative staff and academic advisors help athletes meet Fresno State academic requirements as well as eligibility rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

Robert G. Knudsen, Ed.D.	Director and Assistant Athletics Director/Academics
Cleo Bauer, M.A.	Assistant Director
Nancy Snedden	Administrative Assistant
Linda Gannaway, Ed.D., NCC	Academic Advisor/Counselor
Eric Sanders, M.A.	Academic Advisor
Kelly Hansen, M.A.	Learning Assistance Specialist
Robert Sherman	Intern
Tutorial Staff

WHO WE SERVE

All prospective, current and former student-athletes are eligible for services. There are approximately 550 athletes currently participating in 20 varsity sports programs. Each of these students is assigned an academic advisor who works with that student throughout his or her collegiate career.

AAS MISSION STATEMENT

The Athletics Academic Services Program offers assistance to student athletes in successfully managing academic responsibilities and completing their baccalaureate degrees - while maintaining athletic eligibility - through the following specialized services:

New Student Admission and Orientation
Provide pertinent information to recruits and other potential athletes. New students are assisted through admissions, orientation, evaluation and program planning on both academic and athletics eligibility requirements

Academic Assistance

Provide academic advising for declared and undeclared majors
Monitor class selection, course load, attendance and progress
Provide study hall, tutorial assistance and computer access
Offer individual counseling and referral services for students with learning disabilities, study skill deficits, career uncertainties and personal concerns
Life Skills Development
The CHAMPS Program is designed to help students learn life management principles, develop life long learning and leadership skills, and continue a pattern of personal and interpersonal growth. Throughout their attendance at Fresno State, students are provided services which help them identify and achieve their educational, career, personal and athletic goals.
University 1 is a three-unit class offered to freshmen student athletes to help them learn academic success strategies. Topics include time management, goal setting, critical thinking, reading, memory, test taking, library orientation and career planning. Additional topics include sexual harassment, Title IX, nutrition, sports and drugs, and developing personal responsibility.
The Academic Counseling and Enrichment (ACE) Program provides specialized services to student athletes from all sports who do not qualify for athletic participation during their first year.