USD Football 2006

Academic Support & Student Services

Sarabeth Pollock begins her second year as the Coordinator of AthleticAcademic Support for the University of San Diego. She has worked as a tutor in the Athletic Department since the fall of 2001 . She serves as the academic advisor for all sports except Football and Rowing. Her responsibilities include the supervision of the Study Hall and the administration of the tutoring and mentoring programs. Currently, the Academic Support Program employs over 25 tutors who represent a variety of majors across campus, as well as over 12 mentors who are gradu– ate students pursuing their masters degrees in USD's Counseling Program. The Study Hall and computer lab are open for student-athlete use all year long; during the semester they are open 60 hours per week and provide a quiet, studious atmo– sphere to foster academic excellence. Sarabeth graduated from USOin 2002 in the Honors Program, earning her Bache– lor ofArts degree in Political Science and History. She speaks Spanishand French fluently. A 5th generation San Diegan, she resides in Point Loma with her family. In her spare time, Sarabeth enjoys working on her novel that she hopes to have published by the end of the year. Robyn Fortney begins her second year as the Coordinator of Athletic Student Services for USD. She coordinates the CHAMPS/Life Skills program which promotes the personal development of student-athletes. Also,she is an Academic Counselor toFootball,Women's Rowingand Men's Rowing. From nearby Rancho Bernardo, Fortney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communica– tions, with aminor in Leadership, from USD in 2002. She was a four-year member of the USDwomen's basketballteam between 1998-2002,including the 2000 squad thatadvanced to theNCAA Tournament. In 2004, she received her Master's Degree in Sport Management from theUniversity of San Francisco.

"The g reatest challenge to a D ivi– s ion I athlete is to balance the demands of sport while taking fu ll advantage of the educational experience offered. The purpose of our program is to assist stu– dent-athletes in meeting this challenge by offering tutoring, advising, mentoring and a quiet environment to study. The academic support program is designed to assist studen ts in adjusting to life at USD anddeveloping soundacademic and career p lans. By promoting a p hilosophy ofindividual responsibility, which encour– ages each student-athlete to value their educational experience, the academic support program assists each athlete to realize their full potential. " Shaney F ink Associale AD for Compliance & Sludent Services/SWA USD FOOTBALL ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Philip Bretsch District VIII, 2005

Sarabeth Pollock Academic Support

Robyn Fortney Student-Athlete Services

Nick Garton D istrict VIII, 2005 & 2004 Evan Harney 1st Team Offense, 2004 Jeb Dougherty 1st Team Defense, 1996 Jeb Dougherty 2nd Team D efense, 1995 Doug Popovich 1st Team D efense, 1995 Doug Popovich 1s t Team D efense, 1994 John Gomez 2nd Team D efense, 1988 Bryan Day 1st Team D efense, 1988 Bryan Day 1st Team Defense, 1987 Jeff Mansukhani 2nd Team Offense, 1986

Former Torero football player, Josh Elkins,enjoys 2004 gradu– ation ceremony

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER The USO Athletic Academic Support Program is designed to promote the academ– ic development of student-athletes. The primary objective is to offer the necessary re– sources for the academic success of student-athletes as they work to earn their de– gree. Academic Support Services are designed to enhance the student-athlete's overall collegiate experience and encourage development and attainment of academic and career goals. All USO student-athletes have access to advising, tutoring and mentoring services. The mentor– ing program, Torero Blue and MenTorero, were redeveloped in 2005 and team a graduate student in the counseling program with an athlete who would like to enhance study skills, learn about campus resources, receive guidance on goal development and attainment, and benefit from guided group study. Student-athletes also have access to a quiet area where they can study or work in the computer center. In addition , student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the campus learning centers including the Writing, Math and Logic Centers as well as to take advantage of the resources available to them in the Career Center, Counseling Center and Computer Labs.

Dan Herbert 1s t Team Def ense, 1981

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