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2009-10 Student Athlete Handbook 
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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:
| ALS 410 |
| Captain's Table |
| Future's Forum |
| NCAA Leadership conference in May, held in Florida. |
| PAC-10 Leadership Forum, November & April. |
| Numerous nominations for post graduate scholarships |
| PAC-10 Scholarship |
| NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship |
- 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
