2009-10 Student Athlete Handbook

Through the efforts of the NCAA Foundation and the Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created. (Challenging Athletes' Minds for Personal Success).

In the summer of 1994, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was launched to the NCAA membership -- Oregon State has on board from the start. Today there are over 400 schools involved.

The mission of the NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Program is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education. In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:

• Promote student-athletes' ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities.
• Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
• Promote respect for diversity and inclusion among student- athletes.
• Assist student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills.
• Foster an environment that encourages student athletes to effectively access campus resources.
• Encourage the development of character, integrity and leadership skills.

• Athletic Excellence

Competition

Coaches, trainers, strength & conditioning

• Academic Excellence

Classroom	Academic counselors and advisors on campus
	3.00 or greater Grade Point Average Club
	Academic Achievement Dinner

• Career Development program:
• In the fall of 2009 OSU began a partnership with CareerAthletes to provide lifelong career and internships opportunities for the student athlete.
• Please visit the web site below, fill out the information sheet and be part of this partnership.
• http://www.careerathletes.com/

Resume & Cover letter writing Resume Accomplishments

Interviewing Techniques Effective Interviewing

Effective Job Search Job Search Techniques

Networking Skills

Dress for Success What Not to Wear

Negotiating your worth

Dinning etiquette

Attendance at career fairs Career Fair Prep

• Personal Development programming has included:

Athletic Orientation

You and the Law While in Corvallis

Transitions into College

Stress & Coping skills

Life Coaching

Visualizing Positive Personal Relationships

Financial & Credit Awareness/Wisdom

Playbook for Life presented by NFL members Allen Pinkett & Bill Zimmerman
Kevin Long-MVP Media - media training workshop
Joe Rhea-Cars, Bars, & Catastrophes-- an emphasis on the perils of drinking and driving, and the catastrophe's that can follow; especially to the families "left behind".
Don McPherson-Former member of the NFL spoke on the fight against violence to women. He sees men's violence against women as an issue for both women and men.
Steve Thompson-a national figure on the subject of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking. He has been to OSU three times.
Female Athlete Forum-Female triad-proper fueling for difficult workouts and competition - to be the best you can be.
Avoiding Nutritional Traps-Positive nutrition for the student athlete
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Athlete Panel-the challenges facing athletes that are marginalized.
Mark Isenberg-Gambling in Sports and the NCAA.
Eric Alexander & Carrie Giese-OSU program directors - Non violent sexual and alcohol awareness education and leadership education.
Character, Values & Citizenship-Cultural diversity awareness

Leadership classes, seminars, conferences and awards including:

• Community Service: during 2008-09 our student athletes contributed over 4200 hours of community service showing our sincere dedication to give back to the community. Major projects that the student athletes have participated in are:

  Fall Carnival-Trick or treat with the Beavers

  Adopt-A-Platoon-160 pounds for troops

  Celebrate Corvallis Valet Parking

  The Other Side Talent Show and Silent Auction

  Read with the Beavs

  Habitat for Humanity

  Relay for Life

  Elementary school carnivals