The National Advisor (1985); Academic Athletic Journal (1986-2006)
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The National Advisor/Academic Athletic Journal was published by the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) from the early 1980s to 2006. Scholarship in the student-athlete services field was “lost” because it was only available in print to members. Much of this literature has been unread and uncited. Thirty-one issues published from 1985 to 2006 were collected and digitized to preserve and share in an open-access repository.
With its name change, the Spring 1986 issue of Athletic Academic Journal was denoted as 1(1), so The National Advisor 1985 volume is designated as 0 and issues as 1 and 2 for the scope of this project, though the Spring 1985 issue’s foreword noted it is the 12th issue published of the journal. After 2006, N4A ceased publication of the Academic Athletic Journal.
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Item Open Access Item Open Access A Model for Study Table Designed for Freshmen Athletes(1985) Lee, Naomi P.; Harney, Mark K.A study table program was designed and evaluated, including having a student proctor class checking freshmen athletes and meeting with them to review class material. Students who met a benchmark at mid-semester had reduced study table hours as an incentive. The program showed an increase in student GPA above the previous year's freshmen athletes and non-athletes as well.Item Open Access Guidelines for Setting Up a Computer Program to Aid Athletic Academic Advising(1985) Tompkins, Shirley; Cirone, Dominic; Navins, DeborahThe article reviews computer hardware and software needs for an academic support program for athletes at a mid-major institution. It includes equipment, pricing (in 1985), and data departments might consider collecting into a database.Item Open Access Pro-active Academic Intervention Strategies for Student Athletes at Southern Methodist University(1985) Swindling, James A.This article reviewed the Student-Athlete Intensive Reading program at SMU, offered to 17 students for one semester based on the results of a Nelson-Denny Reading test as a proactive strategy. Students scores improved on the test after the program, and their GPAs were higher as a result.Item Open Access A Metacognitive-Attributional Approach to Tutoring Student-Athletes: Putting Theory into Practice at UNLV(1985) Elrod, G. FranklinThe following article offers a psycho-educational approach to tutoring high risk collegiate student-athletes. A four component approach is detailed. The four components are: 1) a metacognitive reading process, 2) a relationship of this process to athletics, 3) an attributional component to assist in motivation, and 4) a cognitive problem solving component that can be used on a personal computer. When appropriate, the various components are supported by relevant research. A discussion section summarizes the application of each component and suggests areas where further research is needed.Item Open Access Results of Implementation of Supplemental Instruction Programs for Student-Athletes at the University of Richmond(1985) Ivey, George N.; Traynelis-Yurek, ElaineUniversity of Richmond does not have developmental courses at all and no priority registration for athletes. Incoming freshmenn athletes were tested for deficiencies and course placement. Certain scores indicated students should be placed in classes which had supplemental instruction. Results comparing Fall 1983 to Fall 1984 for freshman football athletes showed an increase in GPA, decrease in academic probation, increase in semester hours passed, and no failures in SI courses.Item Open Access The College Student-Athlete: Special Needs and Development Interventions--A Survey of the Literature(1985) Whittemore, WendyWhittemore reviewed te literature on athlete development and transitions. She considered successful programs implemented at various institutions, especially for freshmen and some for seniors preparing for life after sport/college. She noted concerns with the limited access ahtletes have to support from trained counselors a their institutions, and testing opportunities for academic challenges and needs, and collaboration opportunities on campus.Item Open Access Letter from the Publisher(1985) Esquinas, RichardEditorial describing the improved quality of the journal and welcoming Gerry Gurney to the editor role.Item Open Access Letter from the President-Elect(1985) Lashbrook, LynnWelcome message from the new N4A President-Elect Lynn Lashbrook while he was a new athletic director.Item Open Access Group Academic Counseling for First Year Student-Athletes(1985) Wilson, BobThis article reviewed a study of eight athletes in a group counseling program (one hour per week for eight weeks) that took place during study hall. The program resulted in increased GPAs amongst participants. Participants also provided responses to an open-ended question about the group counseling program.Item Open Access NAAAA Consitution and By-Laws(1985)A review of the constitution and bylaws of the organization in 1985.Item Open Access Abstract--In Support of By-Law 5-1-(j)(1985) Browning, CharlesThis is a commentary to support the byaw 5-1-(j) which was Proposition 48 and to make adjustments to it to support athletes' educational and personal development.Item Open Access The Epistemological Justification of Intercollegiate Advisement Programs for Student-Athletes or Why We Do What We Do in the First Place!(1985) Pawlowski, Thomas F.This is a short piece on the purpose behind why advisors support athletes at Union County College.Item Open Access The Eligibility Game: Legal Issues Relating to Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics(1985) Milburn, Steven D.This paper explored some of the issues and particular cases concerning athletic eligibility that have been brought before the courts. It looked at the decisions and reasoning of the courts in those cases and attempted to project the present status of eligibility cases and how those cases may be decided in the future. It focused on whether or not the NCAA is a state actor, and eligibility cases regarding the 1.6 rule, the 2.0 rule, and sitting out a year after transferring among others.Item Open Access The 1985 NAAAA Convention Nashville, Tennessee: A Review with Highlights and Business Minutes(1985)These minutes reviewed the 10th annual N4A conference in January 1985, including executive board meetings. Topics included realigning regions, more time for region meetings at conferences, how toe journal would be organized, run, and costs.Item Open Access Drug Testing: Does it Stop the Merry-Go-Round?(1985) Patterson, ChuckThis is a commentary by the author, an athletic academic advisor, who supports the drug testing of college athletes to prevent addiction.Item Open Access Item Open Access Letter from the President(1985) Mand, BrianLetter from President Mand regarding the mid-year meeting in July 1985 and the upcoming national convention in New Orleans in January 1986.Item Open Access How to Build a Winning Climate in Academic Support Services(1985) McElroy, Lee E.The author describes the importance of organizational climate in an academic support services unit for athletes. It has five components: commitment, enthusiasm, vision, values, and structure.Item Open Access Letter from the Publisher(1985) Esquinas, RichardEqsuinas reiterated the importance of scholarship in this growing field. He highlighted a partnership between the Career Guidance Association and N4A to publish the journal.
