TU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (TUSAAC)

Each academic year, the TU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (TUSAAC) is selected. The Director of Student Development for Athletics is the liaison for the athletic department and TUSAAC. This committee is comprised of student-athlete representatives (2) from all of The University of Tulsa's intercollegiate athletic programs. The purpose of the committee is to provide direct input into athletic department decisions that affect student-athletes. The committee meets once each month during the academic year to talk with athletic administrators about issues of interest to student-athletes. The committee is also instrumental in coordinating the community outreach program for student-athletes. Student-athlete representatives volunteer and/or are selected by their head coach to participate.

• To be in good academic standing as determined by the University
• To have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA at The University of Tulsa
• To successfully complete a minimum of 18 credit hours during the academic year and 24 total (fall, spring, summer) with no more than 6 hours earned during the summer term.
• To fulfill 40% of the degree requirements entering the Student-Athlete's fifth semester, 60% entering the seventh semester, and 80% entering the ninth semester
• To successfully complete a minimum of 6 hrs. in a regular academic term in order to be eligible during the subsequent academic term, AND to be eligible for post season events like NCAA Championships (or in football, a Bowl Game) that occur after the completion of the previous semester.

2009-10 TU SAAC Representatives
DJ Magley, Men's Basketball
Tiffani Couisnard, Women's Basketball
Kara Vaughan, Women's Basketball
Sam Masters, Men's Cross Country
Ashley Scott, Women's Cross Country
Jon Bell, Football
Kenny Sims, Football
Kelly Fuchik, Women's Golf
Jack Malleo, Women's Rowing
Zach Nulisch, Men's Soccer
Brandi Neilson, Women's Soccer
Jackie Lawrence, Softball
Caitlin Everett, Softball
Jordan Cremin, Spirit Squad
Summer McCall, Spirit Squad
Rusty Turpin, Men's Tennis
Jie Zeng, Women's Tennis
Rebecca Row, Women's Tennis
Laura Buck, Women's Track
Jennifer Eichler, Volleyball

CHAMPS/Life Skills

The University of Tulsa believes that support services should be available to student-athletes that address the total needs of the individual. Balancing academics and athletics is challenging and requires effort. It is important for a student-athlete to remember that the same behaviors that are required for success in athletics, such as commitment, discipline, determination, and hard work are also necessary for academic, personal, and professional achievement. Support services offered by The University of Tulsa will provide the Student-Athlete with the opportunities that will allow them to become well-rounded individuals and experience success.

The University of Tulsa participates in the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. This program is designed to address the total development of student-athletes. Through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, The University of Tulsa pledges to support student development and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience on this campus.

Through participation in CHAMPS/Life Skills, The University of Tulsa works with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to support development in five areas: academics, athletics, personal development, career development, and community service.

CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
Commitment Statements:

• Academic Excellence: To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
• 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.
• Personal Development: To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for the student-athlete, encouraging emotional well being, personal growth, and decision-making skills.
• Career Development: To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.
• Community Service: To engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities.