Advising Student Athletes: An Examination of Academic Support Programs with High Graduation Rates
Seven directors of academic support services for student athletes with relatively high graduation rates were interviewed about the elements of their programs that contribute to student athlete success. Data on current graduation rates among six Division I-A conferences and the results from interviews with directors are presented. Implications for administrators of academic support programs and advisors of student athletes are discussed.
Contributor Notes
Joy L. Gaston-Gayles is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Florida State University. She would like to thank the reviewers, directors at participating institutions, and Dr. Robert Schwartz for their involvement in and support of this study. Interested readers can contact Dr. Gaston-Gayles at gaston@coe.fsu.edu.
