What is the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program?
The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus education program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program (Challenging Athletes' Minds for Personal Success) was created to support the student athlete initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher educaion.
Lincoln University and the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program strongly believe in:
The total development of the student-athlete in each of the following areas of Five Commitments:
a) Academic Excellence — to support the academic programs of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation
b) Athletic Excellence — to build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.
c) Career Development — to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills
d) Personal Development — to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making.
e) Service — to engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities
OUR GOAL IS:
Promoting a balanced experience for the student-athlete within the university environment and surrounding community
Providing an environment that promotes the development of the values clarification, goal setting and responsible decision-making.
Providing an environment of proactive programming rather than reactive intervention.
Ultimately, the CHAMPS/Life Skills program is designed to help student-athletes realize higher academic achievement, a higher level of maturity, self-responsibility and greater overall success.
