Eastern Illinois University

 ACADEMIC SERVICES STAFF

	Cindy Tozer Director of Academic Services cltozer@eiu.edu (217) 581-7059
	LaVeasey Carter Assistant Director, Academic Services  lcarter2@eiu.edu (217) 581-7798

 ACADEMIC STUDY HOURS

A quiet monitored study session is held for two hours each evening, Monday through Thursday nights from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m in the PASS Academic Center. During the day the PASS Academic Center is open during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.

Student-athletes can study in the PASS Academic Center during any of the times listed above and a member of the PASS will be on duty during those hours. Continuing student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or below are required by PASS to attend for a minimum of two-to-six hours per week.

All incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes are also required to attend for a minimum of four to six hours per week. Students are allowed to complete study hour obligations by attending supervised study sessions or working with tutors in the PASS Academic Center, or by working with instructors or tutors in the academic departments.

Coaches will receive reports (every Friday) on their student-athletes attendance for that week’s academic study hours.

Additionally, most sports at EIU also hold study hours on the road when a team is going to be traveling for an extended period of time for competition. 

 ACADEMIC MONITORING

Academic performance is monitored both formally and informally by the academic services staff. Attendance, effort and course grades are monitored.

Every student-athletes’ grades are checked twice a semeter. Coaches receive a copy of the monitoring reports and meet with student-athletes to discuss their academic progress.

Academic Services encourages student-athletes to bring academic concerns to the attention of a staff member as soon as possible.

 TUTORING SERVICES

There are a variety of academic tutors available through the academic departments on campus. Individual or group tutors will be obtained as necessary. Tutoring services are free of charge to EIU student-athletes.

INDIVIDUALIZED PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Panther student-athletes receive priority registration within their EIU academic unit or major. It is important to be advised early and register at the earliest possible date to ensure enrollment in the proper classes.

 COUNSELING & MENTORING

Members of the Academic Services Office staff meet wtih individual student-athletes on a variety of academic, athletic, career and personal issues. Time is also spent helping individuals improve time management, study skills, and assignment preparation. When necessary and appropriate, student-athletes are referred to specialized resources and services, both on and off campus.

COMMUNITY SERVICE -- ‘EXTEND-A-PAW’

Student-athletes are encouraged to participate in the Panther ‘Extend-A-Paw" program... a program designed to provide community service opportunities to the Charleston area. Projects include reading books to children in schools, conducting food drives, involvement in nursing homes, helping with Habitat for Humanity and many other projects. Volunteer placements can be arranged by the Director or Assistant Director of Academic Services for student-athletes. Projects have been conducted by individual athletes, individuals teams and as SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) functions.

 REMINDERS TO PROSPECTIVE PANTHERS

* Please make sure you have completed an EIU admission application
* Please make sure you have registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse
              www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
* Please make sure you have sent final high school transcripts (with graduation date posted) to
             the NCAA Clearinghouse and to EIU’s Admission Office
* Please make your EIU Debut (Orientation) appointment as early as you can
* Please make sure to send any Advanced Placement scores and college transcripts to EIU’s
             Records Office, if applicable
* Please make sure if you are entering as a freshman in 2008 that you have completed the 16 core
             courses noted in this brochure
* Please contact the EIU Academic Services Center if you have any questions

 NCAA ELIGIBILITY

The NCAA requires student-athletes to continue working towards completion of their degree with the following standards set in place:

> Student-athletes must complete 20% of their degree each academic year
> Student-athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average
> All student-athletes must pass a minimum of six degree credit hours each academic semester
> Student-athletes must declare a major by their fifth term (fall or spring semesters) in school

 NCAA ONLINE INFORMATION

Visit the NCAA online at www.ncaa.org to view or download a copy of the Guide for the College Bound Student.

If you plan to enter college in 2008 or after, you will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:

* 4 years of English
* 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
* 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab)
* 1 year of additional English, math or science
* 2 years of social studies
* 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

Eligibility questions? - Please contact Eric Schultz, Compliance Director at (217) 581-6992 or by email at eschultz2@eiu.edu

 NUMBERS TO KNOW

Admissions Office (217) 581-2223
Academic Advising Office (217) 581-2313
Financial Aid Office (217) 581-3714
Housing Office (217) 581-5111
Records Office (217) 581-3511
Athletic Academic Services (217) 581-7059
EIU Athletic Fax (217) 581-7001
NCAA Clearinghouse (toll free) (877) 262-1492
NCAA Clearinghouse (International) (319) 337-1492

WEBSITES TO KNOW

EIU Athletics - www.eiupanthers.com follow link to Academic Services & Compliance
Eastern Illinois - www.eiu.edu
NCAA Clearinghouse - www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
NCAA Online - www.ncaa.org

 EIU STUDENT-ATHLETES GRADUATE BY THE NUMBERS

9 Number of graduating seniors in 2010 with a 3.75 or higher GPA

91 Percent of EIU Student-Athletes who graduate and exhaust their eligibility

69 Percent of EIU Student-Athletes who enroll at EIU as freshman that 
         eventually graduate from EIU

61 Percent of EIU general students who enroll at EIU as freshman that
         eventually graduate from EIU

3.00 Athletic Team GPA for Fall 2009
3.08 Athletic Team GPA for Spring 2010

13 Number of teams over 3.0 team GPA for Fall 2009
14 Number of teams over 3.0 team GPA for Spring 2010

260 Number of student-athletes over 3.0 for Fall 2009
249 Number of student-athletes over 3.0 for Spring 2010

136 EIU Student-Athletes listed on OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll