Our Mission
Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS)* provides holistic academic support services, including academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, major and career exploration to all student-athletes at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM). The SAAS team works closely with the athletic department coaches and staff members to support the recruitment, retention and graduation of all student-athletes at UHM. Our team does this by providing comprehensive learning support services which are designed to facilitate students’ personal and academic growth and foster increased academic engagement, responsible citizenship and leadership. Additionally, SAAS monitors academic eligibility and prepares certification documentation as mandated by the NCAA.
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of engaging with SAAS, student-athletes:
- Have an increased awareness of major options and degree requirements and an academic plan for timely graduation.
- Gain an increased understanding of NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
- Are aware of academic resources and services on campus.
- Build on and develop new learning skills necessary for academic success such as time management, active reading, note taking/mapping, and study skills.
- Identify academic strengths and weaknesses and learn effective strategies that suit their particular learning styles.
- Take advantage of tutorial services in order to gain a better understanding of course content and materials.
