Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement
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Certification and Academic Eligibility Reminders
Eligibility Reminders
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The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement will be conducting Certification at the end of May. You can view the
eligibility chart on the following site within pages 8-11:
L.E.A.P. Concludes
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http://www.marist.edu/athletics/studentathlete/pdfs/handbook.pdf
Walk A Mile
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Stress Relief
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We check each returning student-athlete’s transcripts to ensure NCAA continuing eligibility
Refer to chart to determine which requirements apply to you
You MUST meet all requirements listed for your year BEFORE the start of the Fall semester
You will receive a letter via certified mail from our office if you have any academic deficiencies
Finals remind-
Summer classes
NO on-campus classes are offered at Marist this summer
Marist is unlikely to approve classes taken at another institution, as we offer a number of online classes this summer
For classes not offered at Marist, must get approval from Dean/Chair of respective department
Only credits transfer
Must earn ‘C’ or better for credits to transfer
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Please also review academic eligibility rules for student-athletes in your student handbook. You can do so through our
website as well. It is listed under the news section on the first page: http://www.marist.edu/athletics/studentathlete/
Sunday: 4-9pm
Monday-Thursday:
L.EA.P. Concludes for the Spring Semester!
8:30am-9pm
Friday:
8:30-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Ladies Empowering Athletics Program, formally knows as the female empowerment program, has concluded for the Spring but will be returning for the Fall 2011 semester.
L.E.A.P’s purpose is to expose female student-athletes at Marist to opportunities that will
enhance personal growth, professional development and empowerment. This is done
through workshops, programs, guest speakers and community outreach.
L.EA.P. was successful with bringing such programs for student-athletes at Marist this
year. Workshops for this semester included learning what type of communicator one may
be on and off the field, the importance of building profound and meaningful relationships
in one’s life rather it’s personal or professional, and stress-relief techniques during Finals.
The leadership council is already working on programs for next semester and studentathletes will be learning more about these through future emails. Programs and events will
focus on feedback received through our end of semester survey and be implemented
throughout next year.
If you are interested in getting involved with the leadership council or would like more
information about the program in general, email Cammie at cammie.jones@marist.edu.
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Walk A Mile in HER Shoes
On Saturday April 30, 2011, Family Services and Marist College
hosted Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, an International men's march
to stop rape, sexual assault & gender violence.
Participants could walk as an individual, or register as a team,
while wearing heels or decorated flip flops. Marist Athletics was
present this past Saturday as members of football and men’s basketball, came out to support an
amazing cause. We are proud to have such support and are looking forward to more male participants next year. By the end of
the walk, Family Services was able to raise $10,000! These
funds, which included sponsorships, donations and registration
fees, will allow their amazing team members the opportunity to
assist victims of sexual assault. Be on the look out for next year’s
event!
GOOD LUCK WITH FINALS!!
Relaxation tips and techniques during Finals!
Happy Finals! Don’t we love them? But the main question is, how can you
become more confident and basically, be a sane student during such a stressful period? Check out these tips below !
1. Adopt a relaxation technique: Try deep breathing. Take a deep breath
in, hold for ten seconds and slowly exhale. Watch as your body relaxes. Do
this as many times as needed.
2. Exercise: Of course it’s hard trying to find some time in the day to so
but exercise helps you physically and mentally. It releases frustration, relaxes muscles and releases
endorphins, the feel good hormones. Endorphins decrease stress hormones and they help you sleep
better.
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Music: Have a favorite song that calms you down or gets you pumped and motivated? Use it! Music is
one of the greatest forms of therapy, can help you become less stress and make Finals bearable.
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Visualize it all going right: Take 5 minutes out of your day and visualize your success. Imagine taking
your tests and actually doing well on them. When you imagine a successful ending, it usually occurs.
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Humor: Even though laughing is probably far from your mind during Finals, a good laugh decreases
stress hormones and have you feeling a little more at ease!
Finals Reminders
You should be thinking and doing the following while preparing for
FINALS:
1. Do I know the date and time of my final?
2. Do I know the location of my final?
3. Will the final be cumulative or non-cumulative?
4. Have I honestly given my all to prepare for my finals?
5. Think positive and believe in your abilities.
6. Take care of yourself. Eat well and get as much sleep as you can!