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LSU Academic Center for Student-Athletes

Navigating New Horizons 2026-2031

Navigating New Horizons 2026-2031
 

Vision

To be the innovative and adaptive model for academic and development support services which empowers student-athletes to become transformative leaders.

Mission

Our team is committed to develop, challenge, and support our student-athletes by cultivating their academic goals, personal aspirations, and well-being.

Motto

Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

Goals and Objectives

 
  • Objective # 1: Advise to Graduation
  • Objective # 2: Maintain a Proactive Process to Regularly Assess and Monitor Student Educational Assistance Needs
  • Objective # 3: Monitor Academic Progress Metrics and Trends
  • Objective # 4: Deliver Effective Educational Support Programs
  • Objective # 5: Advance Learning Assistance and Tutoring Services
  • Objective # 6: Strengthen Tutor Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Processes
  • Objective # 7: Improve Advising Documentation and Communication
  • Objective # 8: Enhance SASP Coordination and Summer Learning Support
  • Objective # 9: Support Degree Completion through Project Graduation and Re-Engagement Programs
 
Maximize the Student-Athlete Experience
 
  • Objective # 1: Deliver High-Impact Programming for Key Student-Athlete Populations
  • Objective # 2: Expand and Evaluate R.O.A.R. Academic Development
  • Objective # 3: Strengthen Early Awareness of Academic Support and Campus Resources
  • Objective # 4: Facilitate Access to Life After Sport Resources
  • Objective # 5: Elevate Student-Athlete Recognition & Visibility
 
Sustain a Culture of Responsibility and Integrity through Effective Practices, Education, and Example
 
  • Objective #1: Promote a Culture of Academic Integrity Across All Roles
  • Objective #2: Monitor and Respond to Student Conduct Trends
  • Objective #3: Increase Student-Athletes’ Academic Independence and Responsibility
  • Objective #4: Develop and Retain Mission-Aligned Full-Time Staff
  • Objective #5: Recruit, Train, and Retain High-Quality Tutors
  • Objective #6: Recruit, Train, and Retain High-Quality Student Workers
  • Objective #7: Maintain Clear and Current Policies Across All Units
  • Objective #8: Strengthen Budget, Infrastructure, and Technology Oversight
 
Nurture the Professional Aspirations and Personal Well-Being of Our Team
 
  • Objective # 1: Optimize Human Resources and Evaluation Systems
  • Objective # 2: Establish 360-Degree Performance Review Processes Across Units
  • Objective # 3: Promote Self-Care and Wellbeing in the Workplace
  • Objective # 4: Enhance Team Connection and Collaboration
  • Objective # 5: Invest in Staff Growth and External Engagement
  • Objective # 6: Foster Strategic Campus Partnerships to Enhance Staff Collaboration


2017-22 Strategic Plan

2012-17 Strategic Plan

2009-12 Strategic Plan