Kansas State University Athletics

Student-Athlete Services

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student-Athlete Services Department is to implement and provide services that support students academically, enhance student-athlete skills for the future, focus on student-athlete well-being, and celebrate student-athlete success. The design of these services and programs will recognize the importance of a culturally diverse and inclusive environment; and are to be congruent with the institution's educational mission and its academic policies and procedures. 

Strategic Priorities

Kansas State University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are committed to our student athletes’ overall experience and work hard to provide rich educational development in areas including degree completion through academic and educational support, career planning, campus and community service and personal development. The program values the individual contributions and the diversity of people associated with Kansas State University, and there is a strong commitment to providing student athletes with an inclusive environment.

The Student Athlete Services Staff strives for student-athlete development and achievement at Kansas State and preparation for the future by leaning on the Strategic Priorities:

 
SUPPORT STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY
ENHANCE SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
FOCUS ON STUDENT-ATHLETE WELL-BEING
CELEBRATE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS
  • Academic Advising & Counseling
  • Specialized Learning & Tutorial Program
  • Study Skills, Test Taking Strategies
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Summer Bridge Program
  • EDCEP 111 University Experience
  • Second Wind Program
  • Career Cat Program
  • Wildcat Network
  • Access to On-Campus Career Center
  • Junior/Senior Meetings
  • Leadership Academy
  • SAAC
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist on Staff
  • Mental Wellness
  • Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention
  • PALS
  • Global Cats
  • F1RST UP
  • Women Leaders
  • Powercat Choice Awards
  • Wildcat Cup Competition
  • Graduate Receptions
  • Student-Athlete Recognitions (Student-Athlete of the Week, Academic Star, etc.)

Staff

The Student-Athlete Services program is staffed by six full-time academic counselors, including Directors for the Student-Athlete Development and Specialized Learning programs, post-graduate interns, and approximately 75 academic tutors and support staff.

Each team is assigned an academic counselor who is responsible for contact with designated student athletes, supervision of tutorial services, administration of the team's study sessions and monitoring the student's academic progress. Each counselor works with their students in utilizing program resources, University services, and the academic advising required by their School, College or major department.

STUDY HOURS

Hale Library - Academic Learning Center

Day Time Study Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8am - 4pm
Friday, 8am - Noon

Vanier Football Complex - Student-Athlete Enhancement Center

Hours of Business Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Study Hours:
Sunday, 7pm - 9pm
Monday through Thursday, 8am - 9pm
Friday, 8am - Noon

Links

 

CONTACT US

Student-Athlete Services
Student-Athlete Enhancement Center
2201 Kimball Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502

Office Phone: 785-532-5190
Office Fax: 785-532-5191