CHAMPS Program Los Angeles Harbor College; Part of the Student Equity Plan

Champs program Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success Balancing Athletics & Academics Holistic * Values-Driven * Educational Experience www.lahcchamps.weebly.com

Student-athlete facts Historically underserved & underrepresented 27,000 student-athletes (CCCAA) 8 Teams: 150-250 (LAHC) Diverse Population Demos Gender: 60% Male, 40% Female Age: 65% <20, 32% 20-24, 3% >25 Ethnicity: 16% Asian/Pacific-Islander 33% African-American, 30% Hispanic, 12% White, 6% Declined Socioeconomic, Religions, LGBT

Student-athlete facts Unique requirements for eligibility & transfer With support more likely to: Be Full Time Complete twice as much Higher Transfer Rate Transformation Opportunity “Marginal” into “University” Grow & Develop to move to the next level to be successful Athletically & Academically Give them a “Voice” and “Safe-Space” to thrive

mission To enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education. Academics Athletics Personal Development Career Development Community Service

Persistence, Unit Completion STUDENT SUCCESS Persistence, Unit Completion Transfer Retention AA Degree Skills Certificate Life-Long Learners High GPA

STUDENTS Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Class Etiquette Stress & Time Management Conflict Management Study Skills Test-Taking Skills Communication with Teachers

Confidence & Mental Toughness ATHLETES Skill Nutrition Confidence & Mental Toughness Strength & Speed Flexibility & Agility Stamina Focus & Motivation

Champs programs Academic Counselor Sports & Life Counseling SAAC REPS Study Hall w/Academic Coaches CHAMPS Workshops CHAMPS Mentor Program SAAC

Featured workshop Building a Championship Team Permission to Dream Thomas Williams Author, Athlete, Speaker April 24, 11-12:30

Vision & goals Increase: Have ALL teams earn Scholar Team Award (3.0) Retention & course completion rates AA degrees & transfer rates Scholarships to a college or university Opportunities for significance Have ALL teams earn Scholar Team Award (3.0) Have at least 2 athletes from each team earn Honor Roll Award (3.5) Create a reputation & culture of Excellence for our student-athletes at LAHC Be a powerful force in our community, representing & promoting the strength of LAHC

CHAMPS FUTURE Orientation for new student-athletes Student-athletes entering LAHC to be part of Harbor Advantage: Priority registration Guaranteed basic skills for math and English All athletes have an educational plan on file Develop an early alert program just for athletes Develop & grow our ongoing programs Community Service Event End of the Year Recognition & Award Ceremony

CHAMPS FOR LIFE Contributing to the quality of life forever Stanford Economic Professor, Nobel Prize Winner “The physical, emotional, and social aspects of hockey were my most important influences at Princeton.” Honoring the Student-Athletes’ stories & voices