Towson Athletics Academic Services
Staff
Bobbi Madison
Director of Athletic Academic Services
Michele O'Connor
Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support
Beth Eubank
Secretary / Receptionist
Erin Mandahl 
Athletic Academic Advisor
Michael Harris
Athletic Academic Advisor
Geoff Gordon
Athletic Academic Advisor
Academic Services
Study Hall
The purpose of the study hall program is to provide an organized study opportunity for student-athletes who are in their first year of enrollment at Towson University.
Our records continue to show that regular class attendance combined with regular study hall attendance increases student GPA's.
Study Hall Overview (link to document)
Tutoring Program
The mission of the Towson Tiger Tutorial Program is to promote academic excellence for all student-athletes. The Tutorial Program's objective is to provide academic support to student-athletes while they matriculate at Towson University.
Note to tutors:
The organization and implementation of this program is under the direction of the Tutorial and Study Program Coordinator. If you have questions, problems, or concerns, please discuss them with the Coordinator as soon as you are able. Please keep in mind that you are not here to do the student-athlete's work, participate in their sports, or inquire about tickets to sporting events. The academic needs of each student-athlete should be your priority while working as a Tutorial Program tutor.
The entire staff is here to help the student-athletes achieve academic excellence. As a tutor, you are part of the staff.
Laptop Loan Program
The academic support office makes available laptop computers for use by student-athletes traveling to away competition. All teams must adhere to the laptop loan policy.
When traveling, there are 8 laptops available for the coach to check out to take on trips for student-athletes. See the assigned advisor for the paperwork and process of the release of the laptops.
Tiger Career Development Program
The Tiger Career Development Program is designed with the student-athlete in mind.The program was developed to provide assistance for our student-athletes looking for help and support in their search for a career after college and athletics. The overall goal of the Tiger Career Development Program is the placement of our student-athletes in a career after college.
Career Fairs / Workshops
- 2007 - 3rd Annual Tiger Athletic Fund Career Networking Reception - Minnegan Room - Field House (more information coming soon)
- February 21, 2007 - Central Maryland College Career Fair - Towson University
Resume Writing
- www.resume-resource.com
- www.resume-help.org
- www.collegegrad.org/resumes/
Cover Letter Writing
- www.resume-resource.com
- www.resume-help.org
- www.collegegrad.com/coverletters/
Interview Tips / Skills
- www.collegegrad.com/intv/
Networking
- /support/Networking.asp
Towson Career Center
- wwwnew.towson.edu/careercenter/
Towson Counseling Center
- Discover Computerized Career Program
- wwwnew.towson.edu/counseling/discover.asp
Applying to Graduate School
- http://grad.towson.edu
Internships and Employment (more coming soon)
- www.athletes4hire.com
- www.internjobs.com
- www.rsinternships.com
- www.internshipprograms.com
Alumni Mentors (more coming soon)
Tigers G.R.O.W.L.
Tigers Growing, Respecting, Operating, with Leadership
(First Year Mentoring Program for Student-Athletes)
Overview:
Tiger G.R.O.W.L. is a student-athlete mentor program with goals of guiding first year student-athletes through the college transition process. There will be special focus on developing responsible and informed leaders with great pride and tradition in Towson University.
Contact Info:
Geoff Gordon
Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes
Department of Athletics
Towson University
(410)704-2403
wgordon@towson.edu
