Programs Academic All-Star You are an Academic All-Star if you earn a 3.0 GPA or higher in a semester. A reception in February is for the Academic All-Stars and faculty is held prior to a game where the All-Stars are introduced at halftime. This allows our fans to see the large number of student athletes with GPA's of 3.0 or above, while also promoting pride the student athletes should feel about this accomplishment. Academic All-Stars are also asked to invite one of their outstanding professors to honor and recognize the support that the faculty provides to athletes. This allows us the opportunity to recognize them as Most Valuable Professor (MVP). Student Athlete Academic Honors Luncheon Each spring a luncheon is held to honor all of our graduating seniors. During the luncheon the seniors will receive a medallion honoring them for their outstanding performance on and off the playing field. At the luncheon we also recognize HEADS UP! Mentors, Academic All-Stars, Big West Academic Honors and MPSF Academic Honors, Male and Female Big West Scholar Athlete, and those receiving any other academic awards that are sport-specific. All Department BBQ Each fall an event is coordinated for all athletic department staff members, and our student athletes to bring a feeling of community amongst athletic teams at Long Beach State. It is a great way for the athletes to get to meet the athletic staff and other athletes on campus in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. Educational Enrichment Programs Long Beach State is committed to supporting the personal development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes. We cover a variety of programs to encourage emotional well-being, leadership, personal growth, and life skills. It is mandatory for each student-athlete to attend at least one enrichment program in the fall and in the spring. Senior Excellence Program The Senior Excellence Program is designed to help senior-level student-athletes make the transition to the next level - whether in sport, further schooling, or finding a job. The Senior Excellence classes meet two times a month for an hour and a half during the fall and spring semesters. This program is open to all senior student athletes but is mandated for all Degree Completion recipients. Making Wise Beach Choices This program aims to inspire you to develop skills that will enable you to promote more positive social goals and healthy alternatives to your peers, on and off campus. The Making Wise Beach CHOICES Program addresses alcohol consumption and misuse, and promotes legal, healthy appropriate and safe alternatives through the following methods: peer education, social marketing, alternative alcohol-free activities, policy development, and data collection. This program is a NCAA awarded grant that will take place over the 2007-2010 years. |
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