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Student-Athlete Support

STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES
Keith Merritt, II (kmerritt@lincoln.edu)                Assistant Athletic Director-Student Services      484-365-5153

Athletic Study Hall
This area provides the academic support and learning environment in which all student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal goals.   

Schedule Study Hall Time
 
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday       9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.               
Friday                          9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Services Provided
 
STUDY HALL
All incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes are also required to study for a minimum of eight hours per week in study hall.  Head coaches may require additional study hours of their student-athletes. 
 
WEEKLY ACADEMIC MEETINGS
Selected freshmen and new transfer student-athletes will be required to meet with me.  During these meetings, the student-athlete and I discuss academic goals, time management and organizational skills. 
 
TUTORING
The primary goal of the tutoring program is to facilitate the learning process of our student-athletes in a comfortable and well-ordered environment.  Tutors are available by appointment and drop-in at the tutoring center located in Wright Hall room 205 and it is open for service Monday-Friday during business hours and in the evenings from 5:00PM-8:00PM as needed. (Sign up for Tutors Here)
 
ACADEMIC MONITORING
Academic performance is monitored both formally and informally by me. During the 4th and 12th week of each semester, progress reports are sent to all instructors of each student-athlete. Instructors provide information about attendance, participation, grades and general comments.  Monitoring of course progress allows the athletic department to become aware of problems and provide the assistance needed as quickly as possible.    
                        
STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT Program
The Providing Athletes With Skills (PAWS) Program at Lincoln University provides comprehensive guidance regarding the personal, professional, and academic development for lions student-athletes. The holistic development of student-athletes at Lincoln University is a top priority, and the PAWS Program aims to provide experiences for growth on and off the field.
 
  • Academic Development: Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) at Lincoln University plays a key role in developing educational plans for student-athletes. We works closely with student-athletes to ensure academic success.
  • Leadership Development: The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Lincoln University is guided by Jacob Mullins. SAAC is a leadership committee made up of student-athletes that provide insight on the student-athlete experience. SAAC offers input on rules, regulations, and policies that impact student-athletes’ lives on all NCAA Member institution campuses. 
  • Community Service: The student-athlete experience is about more than just competing - it is also about giving back to the Lincoln University community. The goal of this portion of the PAWS Program is for our student-athletes to positively impact the surrounding areas and beyond by interacting with fans and community members.
Year Objective Activity
Freshman
  • Academic Preparation
  • Self-knowledge/Exploration
  • Major Exploration
  • Orientation - Freshmen (and transfer)
  • Advisor meetings
  • Social Media Training
Sophomore
  • Educational Plan
  • Career Exploration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Major declaration
  • Leadership growth with SAAC
  • Resume 101
Junior
  • Finalize Graduation Timeline
  • Hands-on professional experience
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Career Planning
  • Campus Career Fairs
  • Internship
  • Professional networking events
Senior+
  • Graduate
  • Post-Student-Athlete Career Transition
  • Responsible representatives and leaders
  • Career Fair
  • Internship
  • Professional networking events
  • Senior week
Annual Programming Career Fairs, Career Development, Community Service, Leadership Development, Peer Mentoring, Personal Development, Student-Athlete Roar Awards,  Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)
The committee serves to provide you and your team­mates with a substantial role in the overall policy-formation process regarding relevant and current issues in LU athletics. One of the responsibilities of SAAC is to advise the department on addressing issues of importance to student-athletes. If you have con­cerns that you feel should be shared with the department’s administration, your voice can be heard through this board.