Athletic Support Program
Nearly 15% of Siena students participate on one or more of Siena’s
varsity intercollegiate athletic teams. As members of the Metro
The J. Spencer & Patricia
Atlantic Athletic Conference, Siena student-athletes reap the benefits
Standish Library
of both worlds – the opportunity to engage in a challenging and
stimulating academic environment, along with the chance to develop
their athletic potential as members of competitive NCAA Division I
teams. The support services provided to student-athletes are designed
to offer assistance and resources in addition to encouragement and
guidance as they strive to maintain balance and achieve excellence
in their academic and athletic careers. Services include monitoring
academic and degree progress, supervision of study hall, coordination
of enrichment and educational programming, as well as interaction
with academic advisors and faculty within the various Liberal Arts,
Science and Business colleges.
Saints Supporting Saints – Academic
Tutoring Service
The latest resource implemented to academic support services for
student-athletes, Saints Supporting Saints, is a program designed to
provide student-athletes with immediate assistance in their attempt
Student Services and Personal Development
to gain control of their academic success. Student-athletes who
excel at certain subjects are utilized as tutors, helping fellow Saints The S.A.IN.T.S. Program: Supporting Athletes
achieve their academic goals. The program is funded by the athletic
department. Tutors are available for all three schools (Arts, Business
IN Their Success
and Science) of study at Siena.
Life Skills
Athletic Study Center
Developed by the Siena College athletic department, the S.A.IN.T.S.
program represents a commitment to the total growth and develop-
In the fall of 2004, the Siena athletic department introduced a new ment of the student-athlete. This program establishes an administra-
Study Center located on the second floor of the Marcelle Athletic tive commitment to academic and athletic excellence. These efforts
Complex. The center received a facelift in the summer of 2008 and are supported with programs and services in personal development
now is the ideal place for student-athletes to reach their academic and community service.
gaols. Complete with several desktop computers, and internet
hookups for laptops, the Study Center is the perfect location for Personal Development
student-athletes to complete their out-of-class education. Incoming
Fostering the development of personal growth is paramount to the
freshmen and at-risk student-athletes are required to attend study
S.A.IN.T.S. program. During the course of the academic year, several
hall throughout the academic year as described in the Siena
support programs are offered for student-athletes providing oppor-
Student-Athlete Handbook.
tunities to focus on personal growth issues such as values classifica-
tion, goal setting, fiscal planning, nutrition, decision making and
personal responsibility.
Programming focuses on
helping student-athletes
develop a healthy lifestyle
while at Siena College as
well as habits that will
benefit them for life.
S.A.A.C.
The Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee
(S.A.A.C.) is a student-
athlete organization focused
On-Campus Resources
on creating programs and
events that provide goodwill
Men’s basketball S.A.A.C. representatives,
The state-of-the-art J. Spencer & Patricia Standish Library opened in
across all of Siena’s 18 sport Kyle Griffin and Steven Priestley.
1999 and exceeds all the resources expected from an institution of
teams. The group takes part
higher education. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of
in several volunteer programs in the neighboring community. Also,
The Writing Center at Siena College, which exists to provide free,
S.A.A.C. is instrumental in voicing the student-athletes’ concerns
one-on-one tutoring to all members of the Siena College Community,
for Siena College athletics and for their respective teams. S.A.A.C.
working with writers from all levels of experience, ability, and
is comprised of a representative from each sports team, and an
expertise. The Siena Career Center is also an excellent resource dedi-
alternate from each team. The members of this organization have
cated to teaching the career development process to students through
proven to be effective leaders and role models for their team, and
innovative and quality career services.
are the voices for Siena Athletics.
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