2008 Woodie Awards
Study hall helps athletes
By: Lydia Garcia
Issue date: 4/30/08 Section: Campus Life
Student-athletes have to keep a GPA (grade point average) of at least a 2.5 to stay on the team. So how do they juggle school, practice and traveling?
California State University, Stanislaus, along with all the other colleges that host NCAA teams, require a student-athlete study hall that is convenient to their busy schedules.
Many student-athletes take full advantage of the free tutoring.
"If your grades are not struggling then there is no point in going but if you are having trouble then it forces you to do your homework and it can really help a lot," said Cicily Crechriou, a student-athlete at CSU Stanislaus who has benefited from the study hall sessions.
Tutoring and doing all that you can do really helps the students out a lot," said Matt Moberly, a tutor for the school and an English professor on campus. "It really helps show your commitment."
Parents and coaches alike feel that such a convenient service is beneficial to the "student" aspect of student-athletes.
With hours such as 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and two different session times on Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is convenient for most student-athletes to find an opening in their schedule to get the appropriate amount of help.
"The hours are probably at the best possible time for every sport," Crechriou said after her season ended.
Some students may not necessarily enjoy attending the study hall sessions, yet none have said that they have damaged their grades or education in anyway.
"Your professors will see, and appreciate, doing everything in your power to pass their classes," Moberly said in a lecture to one of his classes about choosing tutors and class opportunities.
California State University, Stanislaus, along with all the other colleges that host NCAA teams, require a student-athlete study hall that is convenient to their busy schedules.
Many student-athletes take full advantage of the free tutoring.
"If your grades are not struggling then there is no point in going but if you are having trouble then it forces you to do your homework and it can really help a lot," said Cicily Crechriou, a student-athlete at CSU Stanislaus who has benefited from the study hall sessions.
Tutoring and doing all that you can do really helps the students out a lot," said Matt Moberly, a tutor for the school and an English professor on campus. "It really helps show your commitment."
Parents and coaches alike feel that such a convenient service is beneficial to the "student" aspect of student-athletes.
With hours such as 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and two different session times on Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is convenient for most student-athletes to find an opening in their schedule to get the appropriate amount of help.
"The hours are probably at the best possible time for every sport," Crechriou said after her season ended.
Some students may not necessarily enjoy attending the study hall sessions, yet none have said that they have damaged their grades or education in anyway.
"Your professors will see, and appreciate, doing everything in your power to pass their classes," Moberly said in a lecture to one of his classes about choosing tutors and class opportunities.
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