University of Portland Athletics

ACADEMIC SERVICES

The University of Portland makes a sincere commitment to all student-athletes for their education and graduation. To fulfill this promise, Academic Development for Student-Athletes has four main objectives:

• To assist every student-athlete in graduating on time
• To protect the academic integrity of the University
• To comply with all rules, regulations, and procedures of the University and the NCAA
• To promote the athletic eligibility of all student-athletes.

On Campus
The University hosts a wide array of academic resources to support the needs of student-athletes and to complement classroom instruction. It is critical for student-athletes to be proactive and to seek out the academic enrichment opportunities available. Professors are your best resources. Take advantage of their assistance by visiting during posted office hours or scheduling a meeting.

Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC)
Buckley Center 101 - sarc@up.edu - 503-943-7895 -- https://www1.up.edu/sarc/

The SARC provides general advising for students through outreach and academic coaching. They can assist students to resolve issues with career planning, financial aid, registration, social adjustment, as well as academic course work.

Within the SARC is the Learning Commons (LC), Learning Assistance Counselor, and Accessible Education Services (AES).

• LC provides peer tutorial support in a variety of subjects including math, writing, languages, speech, business, economics, chemistry, and biology. https://www1.up.edu/learningcommons/index.html
• Learning Assistance Counselor is available to assist students one on one in developing learning strategies and skills. https://www1.up.edu/sarc/services/learning-assistance-counseling/index.html
• AES assists University of Portland students with obtaining appropriate documentation of a disability, developing an accommodation plan to ensure necessary and appropriate classroom accommodations, facilitating non-classroom accommodations. https://www1.up.edu/aes/

Within Athletics
General Academic Support

• One on one support meetings and outreach
• Team travel/missed class time coordination and proctoring
• One on one tutoring for specific subject matter
• Study Hall
• Student-Athlete Priority Registration
• Grade and eligibility monitoring
• HPE 108 (Life Skills for Student-Athletes): All first year student-athletes at the University of Portland are required to take this one-credit course. Moderated by the Academic Advisor/Learning Skills Specialist, this class addresses topics that are relevant to the adjustment to university life: academic, social, health/wellness, and athletic performance demands.

Pilot Athlete Resource Center (PARC)
Located right upstairs in the Chiles Center, the PARC is your one-stop-shop for academic support.

• Tables, chairs, whiteboards, & wifi make it the perfect spot to study
• Open over 50 hours a week
• Quick access to academic support staff
• Private conference/study room

Staff
Glenna Andrews – Assistant Athletic Director for Academic and Student-Athlete Development
503-943-7887; andrewsg@up.edu

Ellen Macomson – Assistant Director for Academic & Student-Athlete Development
503-943-7723; macomson@up.edu

Amy Dames Smith – Assistant Director for Academic & Student-Athlete Development
503-943-7247; damessmi@up.edu

Anthony Embry – Academic Counselor/Learning Skills Specialist 
503-943-7884; embry@up.edu