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Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center
Academic Support Services
The student in student-athlete got a big boost in spring 2001 when the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center opened on the U. campus. Designed solely to accommodate the U.'s varsity student-athletes, the Burbidge Center is without peer in terms of aesthetics, technology and academic service. The 11,000 square foot facility is already a campus landmark, with its sweeping floor to ceiling, curved glass wall on the two-story north side. Its location is ideal for the population it serves: Situated between the U. Natatorium and the Huntsman Center, the Burbidge Center is central to Utah's classrooms and athletic venues. The full-service academic facility, utilized by all 18 varsity Utah athletic teams, was underwritten by a generous $2 million gift from the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. family. The center consolidated Utah's athletic-academic efforts, both in terms of computer labs and study space, and academic counseling. The upper level also provides a social gathering place for the student-athletes. The mission of the Burbidge Family Athletics Academic Center is to provide an integrated learning environment that will enhance the academic and personal development of all student-athletes. The objective is to accommodate the diverse needs and schedules of Utah's student-athletes through a wide range of individual and group support services, computer technologies and independent study opportunities. Academic Services and the award-winning NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program are housed in the building. Dedicated May 18, 2001
11,000 square feet Academics at Utah
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Computer Services As an academic institution, the University of Utah enjoys a richly deserved reputation for excellence in education. The Utah athletics department works to ensure that each of its student-athletes takes advantage of the academic opportunities offered. With three full-time athletic academic advisors, the U. provides specialized academic counseling for its student-athletes. The U. employs four full-time academic advisers for its student-athletes. The department is under the direction of director of athletic-academic services JoAnn Hulbert-Eagan, winner of 2002 Perlman Award for Excellence in Student Counseling. Hulbert-Eagan, who oversees the academic counseling for the football and gymnastics teams, is in her sixth year on the athletics staff and 13th at the U. Her assistants include Rob Rainey, in his 15th year, and Rachel Lassiter, in her second year. Another adviser will be on board for 2007-08. The Ute academic team monitors the studies of each student-athlete to ensure he or she is making progress toward a degree. The academic advisors also dispense their knowledge of departmental and University requirements, and assist with course registration and the exploration and selection of majors. Academic Support Programs at the U.
Study Table
Tutorial Program
Life Skills Center
Internships
Fifth-Year Senior Program
Summer School
Priority Registration Football Team Excels in the Classroom
2006 Academic All-MWC Team
Utah Football Academic All-Americans "The University of Utah was an excellent place to go to college for many reasons. The facilities, the faculty and the overall campus experience made it possible for me to reach my goals of getting a college degree and playing in the NFL."
Jordan Gross
Alex Smith
2004-05 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year |
