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A Team Approach: Libraries & Athletics Develop the Information-Savvy Freshman Athlete. Erin Ellis University of Kansas Libraries June 4, 2008 eellis@ku.edu. Train the tutors…or not. No training required. Re-engagement fall 2006. Libraries . Athletics. Details.
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A Team Approach:Libraries & Athletics Develop the Information-Savvy Freshman Athlete Erin Ellis University of Kansas Libraries June 4, 2008 eellis@ku.edu
Train the tutors…or not • No training required Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Re-engagement fall 2006 • Libraries • Athletics Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
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
Purpose of bridge Acclimating to KU Enrolling in 6 credit hours Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Building a schedule for student-athletes Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
What about a research class? Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
The work begins • Accountability Team • Course proposal for LA&S 292: Research Methods & Information Literacy Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Jump orientation • Life at KU for the student-athlete Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
A coordinated effort Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
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 Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
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
Lessons learned… • Academic Counselors Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Flexibility • Youth camps Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Changes • Learning Community format Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Better Cohesion Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
Other Positive outcomes • READ campaign posters • Guest coaching Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
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
Unexpected collaboration Erin Ellis, eellis@ku.edu
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