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A Team Approach: Libraries & Athletics Develop the Information-Savvy Freshman Athlete

This presentation by Erin Ellis from the University of Kansas Libraries explores a team approach involving libraries and athletics to develop information-savvy freshman athletes. The focus is on the KU Bridge Program, acclimating students to campus life and enrolling them in credit courses, with a particular emphasis on building research skills. The course proposal for LA&S 292 on Research Methods & Information Literacy is discussed, highlighting the positive outcomes seen in the students' confidence and academic performance. Lessons learned, changes made, and unexpected collaborations are also shared, demonstrating the benefits of a coordinated effort between academic counselors, athletic departments, and libraries. For more information, resources, and feedback on the program, contact Erin Ellis at eellis@ku.edu.

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A Team Approach: Libraries & Athletics Develop the Information-Savvy Freshman Athlete

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  1. A Team Approach:Libraries & Athletics Develop the Information-Savvy Freshman Athlete Erin Ellis University of Kansas Libraries June 4, 2008 eellis@ku.edu

  2. Train the tutors…or not • No training required Image from Microsoft Clip Art. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  3. Re-engagement fall 2006 • Libraries • Athletics Images from University of Kansas Photo Library, http://photos.ku.edu/ . Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  4. Details • SASS: Student Athlete Support Services • NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association • Bridge: is an orientation period where student-athletes are introduced to campus life, an assessment period where counselors develop specific programs and classes for each individual, enriched learning experiences that include team building activities and academic course work. • KU Bridge Program Details: http://kuathletics.cstv.com/compliance/kan-summer-bridge.html Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  5. Purpose of bridge Acclimating to KU Enrolling in 6 credit hours Images from University of Kansas Photo Library, http://photos.ku.edu/ . Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  6. Building a schedule for student-athletes Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  7. What about a research class? Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  8. The work begins • Accountability Team • Course proposal for LA&S 292: Research Methods & Information Literacy Images from Microsoft Clip Art. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  9. Jump orientation • Life at KU for the student-athlete Image from University of Kansas Athletics Corp., http://kuathletics.cstv.com/ Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  10. A coordinated effort Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  11. Time to hurry! • Two sections taught • Each met once/week • Met for 2 hours, 20 minutes • Ran for 7 weeks First day of class – June 10 Image Courtesy of Erin Ellis, University of Kansas Libraries. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  12. Assessing the term/course • 73% of students felt more confident in their research skills at the conclusion of the course (based on pre/post-knowledge survey) • Athletic Director's Honor Roll: student-athlete must achieve at least a 3.0 during the previous semester. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  13. Lessons learned… • Academic Counselors Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  14. Flexibility • Youth camps Images from Microsoft Clip Art. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  15. Changes • Learning Community format Images from University of Kansas Athletics Corp., http://kuathletics.cstv.com/ Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  16. Better Cohesion Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  17. Other Positive outcomes • READ campaign posters • Guest coaching Images courtesy of Erin Ellis and Rebecca Smith, University of Kansas Libraries. Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  18. Spring 2008 • Regular section offered, 14 enrolled • Offered once/week for two hours over eight weeks • Sample feedback: • “I have gained valuable skills from this course.” • “This is a course that the majority of KU students should be taking.” • Advising Center: students want to enroll in this! Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  19. Unexpected collaboration Image from University of Kansas Photo Library, http://photos.ku.edu/ . Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

  20. For more information: • NCAA Bridge Program: http://www.ncaa.org • KU Athletics: • http://kuathletics.cstv.com/ • KU Libraries credit courses: • http://www.lib.ku.edu/instruction/research/forcredit.shtml • Feel free to contact me to learn more! • eellis@ku.edu • Additional documentation will be available after conference at: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/3934 Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu

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