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An Exploration Of The Use Of Student Services And Support Programs In An Athletic Deparment, Sara Sackett
An Exploration Of The Use Of Student Services And Support Programs In An Athletic Deparment, Sara Sackett
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The purpose of the study was to explore the utilization of student services and support programs by athletic personnel. The sample was comprised of eight academic advisors (4 males and 4 females) from eight athletic institutions who agreed to participate in oral interviews. The institutions represented medium and large public universities. The participants expressed their perceptions of student services and support programs to the contributions and educational outcomes for student-athletes. The data analysis portion of the study produced two themes: (1) support services and programs in an athletic department; and (2) collaboration within the institution. The results helped athletic personnel …