PHILOSOPHY
The Student-Athlete Success program is designed to assist student-athletes in making the best possible academic and personal transition to the University of Nebraska Omaha. We are responsible to the student, not for the student. The staff works closely with administrators, coaches, faculty, and campus student services personnel to help student-athletes better balance the demands of academic responsibilities with participation in athletics. The services available, congruent with the institution's educational mission and its academic policies and procedures, are designed to recognize the importance of a culturally diverse environment and to facilitate the student's academic commitment, performance, and responsibility. It is our purpose to positively influence student-athletes through:
Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)
All new (freshmen and transfer) student-athletes will be required to fulfill a minimum number of weekly AEP hours through the Academic Enhancement Program (AEP). Certain student-athletes that demonstrate a great academic need may be required to participate in additional services beyond the basic AEP hour requirement. Student-Athletes can track all requirements and activities through GradesFirst.
Tutoring Program
The purpose of the Maverick Student-Athlete Academic Success Tutoring Program is to provide UNO student-athletes with the opportunity to achieve academic success with the support and encouragement of peer tutors. We invite student-athletes to utilize the Tutoring Program to enhance their achievement and improve the quality of their education. Tutoring is not just a resource offered to struggling students, as we strongly encourage our best and brightest students to take advantage of the opportunity to elevate their academic achievement as well.
OUR FACILITY: THE HAMILTON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ROOM
The Hamilton Academic Excellence Room, opened in 2013, serves as a bright and welcoming space exclusive to University of Nebraska Omaha student-athletes for studying, meeting with academic advisors and utilizing tutors when needed. Student-athletes have access to computers, free printers, study rooms and bathrooms. By providing a quiet and inviting study space, the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room models UNO's commitment to academic excellence for all of our student-athletes.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon
ACADEMIC SUCCESS STAFF
LINDSEY EKWEREKWU
Executive Associate AD - Student-Athlete Success/SWA
lekwerekwu@omavs.com
(402) 554-4965
DANI BROOKE
Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Development
dbrooke@omavs.com
(402) 554-2577
COURTNEY SPEAKMAN
Academic & Student-Athlete Development Coordinator
cspeakman@unomaha.edu
