MISSION STATEMENT
The program supports student-athletes in reaching their full potential. Our fundamental premise lies in developing self-reliant and independent learners while fostering the overall growth and maturation of every student-athlete. We assist student-athletes in creating comprehensive educational plans, including specific goals in the area of academic success and career development. In addition, all student-athletes are encouraged to integrate and participate as vested members in the academic community. We are fully committed to enhance student-athletes’ undergraduate experience, well-being, and overall development through collaboration with campus resources.
The staff aims to support the student-athletes in all ways to encourage academic achievement. Please contact us with any further questions:
Mona Nyheim-Canales
Director of Student-Athlete Academic Achievement
mnyheimcanales@colgate.edu
315-228-6551
Dr. Karyn Belanger
kgbelanger@colgate.edu
315-228-7761
The Student-Athlete Academic Achievement program aims to create an environment to help student-athletes realize their potential academically, athletically, and socially through the following services
Individual meetings with Academic Achievement staff
The Athletic Academic Achievement Center, available to all student-athletes 7 days a week
Transitioning to University life
Making connections to campus resources
Encouraging use of The Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research (CLTR) for help with time management, lecture note processing, active reading, academic accommodations
Develop individual educational plans
Setting goals for academic majors
Designing semester schedules
Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research
       - Peer & Professor Tutoring
The Writing Center
Career Services
       - Planning for graduation
       - Developing career interests
