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Student Development
University of Notre Dame Athletic Department Student Welfare and Development
Student Welfare and Development (SWD) is committed to the total development of Notre Dame student-athletes and fosters the cultivation of skills that prepare student-athletes for the ultimate competitive challenge-LIFE. SWD implements programs and activities designed to facilitate learning within five key areas: academic excellence, athletic success, career preparation, personal development, and community involvement.
Academic Excellence
Each year student-athletes are honored at the Student Welfare and Development's Outstanding Students Celebrating Achievements and Recognitions Showcase for their academic achievements. The following student-athletes were the recipients of the Byron V. Kanaley, 4.0 Club, Top Gun and/or Team Highest Grade Point Average awards. Byron V. Kanaley- This award was first presented in 1927 and is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon student-athletes. Byron V. Kanaley, a former member of the Irish baseball team for whom this award is named, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1904. Kanaley led a successful banking career in Chicago and served as a lay trustee of the University until his death in 1960. The Kanaley Award recognizes senior monogram winners who have been most commendable as both students and leaders.
Byron V. Kanaley Recipients:
4.0 Club:
4.0 Club members:
Team Highest GPA- Leader of Distinction- This award is the Rosenthal Leadership Academy's highest honor and is given to student-athletes who are considered by their coaches and teammates exceptional leaders. Recipients must receive a 105 or better on the 360 degree leadership evaluation.
Leader of Distinction Recipients:
Athletic Success: Eighty five student-athletes representing 25 of the 26 athletic teams, cheerleading and student manager groups participate in the Richard Rosenthal Leadership Academy. Participants of the leadership academy are selected by coaching staffs, team members, and the Student Welfare and Development staff. The Richard Rosenthal Leadership Academy is led by Jeff Janssen, author of several books on peak performance, team building, and leadership. His books Championship Team Building, The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches and The Team Captain's Leadership Manual have received rave reviews from coaches around the world. He has produced workbooks including Jeff Janssen's Peak Performance Playbook and The Mental Makings of Champions. The leadership institute was also led by several other well known leaders. In 2008, Dr. Steve Sobel, a nationally recognized speaker, educator and author of the Good Times Handbook: Your Guide to Positive Living and an Exciting Life, spoke for the academy. In 2009, Haley DeMaria, former Irish swimmer and author of What Thou the Odds, told her story of the tragic Notre Dame Swim team bus accident that occurred in 1992. 2008/2009 Richard Rosenthal Leadership Academy Participants:
Veteran Leaders:
Emerging Leaders:
CAREER PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT Throughout the academic year, Student Welfare and Development (SWD) worked closely with the Notre Dame Career Center to provide student-athletes career development workshops in resume composition, interviewing preparation, networking, career fair preparation, dining etiquette, public speaking, and financial planning. The workshops were facilitated by representatives from The General Electric Company, Aon, PJ Marketing, Press Ganey, and The Career Center. These programs provided valuable skills complementary to career preparation. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The majority of the programs provided by Student Welfare and Development (SWD) fall under personal development. SWD provides over 50 educational seminars to student-athletes throughout the academic year. Working with the Office of Student Affairs and the Counseling Center, Student Welfare and Development provides important programs on sexual assault education, harm reduction and safety, and alcohol and drug awareness education during the academic year. Personal development programs are designed to assist student-athletes in making healthy choices, as well as, educating student-athletes on the campus resources that are available to assist them in accomplishing goals. Orientation for first year student-athletes, Positive Transition Seminars, leadership development, alcohol and drug education, public speaking, dining etiquette, financial planning, Professors at Practice, international student-athlete social, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the spiritual retreat, are a few of the personal development programs that are provided to student-athletes. Over 500 first year student-athletes and parents attended orientation held at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. The presenters at the orientation for Student-Athletes included members of the Athletics Department, Office of the President, Faculty Board on Athletics, Sports Medicine, Monogram Club, Alumni Association, First Year of Studies, and Academic Services for Student-Athletes. Fellowship of Christian Athletes bi-weekly gatherings averaged 25-30 athletes and consisted of over 50 members. Throughout the year, student-athlete leaders participating in Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized prayer walks, social events, team prayers, and lectures pertinent to the student-athlete experience. Over 500 faculty and family members attend the Professors at Practice for football. At the event, professors are provided lunch, and given the opportunity to view practice. The personal development programs were facilitated by a variety of notable speakers such as, Scott McGowan and Greg Hobbs (AfterSport Group), Prof. Tonya Bradford (Mendoze College of Business, University of Notre Dame), Ann Galanis and Ryn Bradley (Johnson & Johnson), Lee Svete and Ray Vander Heyden (Notre Dame Career Center), Don Yaeger (180 Communications), Sue Castorino and Randy Minkoff (The Speaking Specialilsts).
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAAC): The Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) consisted of student-athlete leaders from all 26 athletic teams, cheerleaders, and managers. The representatives were selected by coaches, Student Welfare and Development (SWD) staff, and teammates. The Student-Athlete Advisory Council meets once a month to discuss critical issues that affect the experiences of student-athletes. The topics include NCAA legislation, career opportunities, networking, hazing, and healthy nutrition. The group initiates new programming ideas, participates in community service projects, and acts as the student-athlete group liaison to athletic administration. The SAAC continues the success of the Sportsmanship Across All Circumstances, a program that was developed by SAAC in 2006. The student-athlete leaders promote sportsmanship at local elementary schools and community centers. The message delivered to youth is centered on building character and respect for self and others, while upholding good spirited values. The group expresses the importance of leading, inspiring and making morally sound decisions. The Student-Athlete Advisory Council has assisted the YMCA and South Bend Parks & Recreation in the development of Fit for Fun, a program designed to fight childhood obesity through adopting healthy eating habits, and active lifestyles. SAAC organized and operated the activities provided to the participants. Over 150 youth from South Bend participated in the event. The program was sponsored by Saint Joseph Hospital and McDonalds.
2009/2010 SAAC Participants
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: For the fifth consecutive year Student Welfare and Development was named to the National Consortium for Academic and Sports Outreach and Community Service Honor Roll. Trophy: The Trophy Award was established in 2006 to recognize the team who has demonstrated a commitment to community through their unparalleled service to Notre Dame and South Bend. The Trophy Award is sponsored by the Monogram Club and the Alumni Association.
Trophy Award recipients: Christopher Zorich- This award has been established to recognize the contributions of a Notre Dame student-athlete to the University community and the community at large. Christopher Zorich, a former student-athlete and 1991 alumnus of Notre Dame for whom this award is named, characterizes the spirit of leadership, commitment, and responsibility that so many of our student-athletes possess. Chris founded The Christopher Zorich Foundation (TCZF) in 1993, which has six charitable programs that offer diverse community support. Conferring this award in Chris' name recognizes student-athletes who study for the sake of learning, give for the sake of giving, and understand that personal accomplishment is never achieved alone.
Christopher Zorich Recipients:
O.S.C.A.R.S.
The O.S.C.A.R.S. is the marquee social-celebratory event for the department of athletics. Created by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and Student Welfare and Development, the O.S.C.A.R.S. was established to showcase the many accomplishments of Notre Dame student-athletes. In its seventh year, the red-carpet gala served to unite all students, administrators, and faculty involved in Fighting Irish athletics. The 2008 event was attended by a more than 1500 student-athletes, administrators, faculty and staff. Over 75 student-athletes, representing 19 of the 26 athletic teams, cheerleaders and managers participated in the showcase by presenting awards, and performing live on stage or in video clips. 2009 O.S.C.A.R.S. Award Recipients Top Gun- Awarded to the senior student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Top Gun Recipient- Erica Copeland from Rowing had a cumulative grade point average of 3.950. Majored in Political Science with a minor in Theology Chuck Linster- This award is given to a senior member of the Cheerleaders, Managers, or Athletic Trainers Program who has the highest grade point average. For 44 years, Chuck Linster was a member of the Athletic Department as a team photographer and his contribution reflects his invaluable service and commitment to excellence. Chuck=s contribution behind the scenes was invaluable as are the Cheerleaders, Managers and Athletic Trainers. Chuck Linster Recipient: Jeffrey Wolanin from the Manager's Group had a cumulative grade point average of 3.910 in Electrical Engineering. Frances Patrick O'Connor - This award has been established to recognize the contributions of one male and one female Notre Dame student-athlete who display the true spirit of Notre Dame as exemplified by their contributions and inspirations to their respective teams. Francis Patrick O'Connor, a former student-athlete of Notre Dame for whom this award is named, died in 1973 following his freshman year at Notre Dame. Pat was the son of William "Bucky" O'Connor who played guard for the Notre Dame football team in the 1940s.
Frances Patrick O'Conner Recipients: Condra - Erik Condra led the Irish to a 31-win season in 2008-09, matching the highest win total in the program's 41-year history. He was a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award while earning second-team AHCA/Reebok All-America honors. Condra served as the team captain for Irish in 2008-09 and was selected second team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American as a senior. Condra led the Irish in scoring in four consecutive seasons. Stremick - A two-time second team all-BIG EAST performer, Justine Stremick also earned three consecutive ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District distinctions. She was a member of the Academic Honors Program and carried a 3.79 grade-point average. Stremick was named the volleyball team's Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award winner in 2009 for the second straight year.
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Byron V. Kanaley Award recipient Matt Besler
Byron V. Kanaley Award recipient Lauren Buck
Byron V. Kanaley Award recipient Peter Christman
Byron V. Kanaley Award recipient Erik Condra
Career Presentations
Notre Dame Career Fair
Personal Development
Leader of Distinction Recipient Jillian Byers
Leader of Distinction Recipient Mallorie Croal
Leader of Distinction Recipient Lucy Hirt
Leader of Distinction Recipient Melissa Lechlitner
Leader of Distinction Recipient Regis McDermott
Leader of Distinction Recipient Ashley Barlow
Notre Dame Men's Soccer
Notre Dame Men's Swimming
Notre Dame Women's Softball at Habitat for Humanity
2009 S.A.A.C.
