The Life Skills Lowdown
UTEP ATHLETICS
The Life Skills Lowdown
Volume 1, Issue 1 October 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Welcome to UTEP! Athletes of the Month
1
Athletes in Action
2
Workshop Roundup
2
Campus Corner
2
Admin Q&A
3
The Toolbox
3
S.A.A.C. Spotlight
4
Special points of interest: Find out what UTEP athletes are doing to give back to their community
Pencil in the dates of upcoming workshops and campus events Get to know our athletic administrator, Chris Park Take note of some helpful tips for time management Learn about what S.A.A.C. is doing for UTEP and the community
The UTEP Life Skills program recently welcomed newly incoming freshman and transfer studentathletes at this year’s New Student-Athlete Orientation and Welcome Back BBQ on August 24th. Additionally, they were encouraged to participate in P.H.A.T. (Peers Helping Athletes Transition) Tuesdays where they learned to transition into university life with help from their fellow athletes. During these workshops, new student-athletes engaged in team building activities, ameliorated public presentation skills, and came together to identify strategies to create more awareness for safe alcohol use.
UTEP Gets a Fresh Face The UTEP Athletic Department recently hired a new Director of Student-Athlete Development who will spearhead the Life Skills initiatives and S.A.A.C. campaigns. Nicole Okolo, a former track and field studentathlete with the University of Alabama and Western Carolina University, came to UTEP after earning her second Master’s degree in Sport Business Management from UCF. Nicole has prior experience in program development and coordinating community service for student-athletes, as well as academic advising. She looks forward to advancing opportunities for student-athlete growth here at UTEP.
Athletes in Action The UTEP Women’s Soccer team battled a tough loss in our Athletes Supporting Athletes night against UNLV. Despite the loss the miners boast a 6-3-1 record and move into conference play with good momentum.
soccer game was the first athletes supporting athletes event of the year, the sports in attendance were: Men’s Basketball, Softball, Men and Women’s Track and Field,
Athletes Supporting Athletes is a promotional event put on by the Life Skills department. This initiative is focused on student-athletes supporting their peers and becoming more familiar with sports other than their own. The
Workshop Roundup Wells Fargo employees Sylvia Rangel and Ingrid Johnson visited the Larry K. Durham Center on campus and presented a Financial Literacy workshop featuring topics such as building credit and identity theft. Student-athletes from a variety of teams interactively participated, answering numerous questions and
Interviewing and Resume Writing with guest UTEP Career Center Hall of Champions 10/8 @ 7pm asking many of their own.
October 9th, at 7pm in the Hall of Champions. It will host the UTEP Career Center as its guest speaker and focus on interviewing and resume writing. If you already have a resume and would like the speaker to look over it, bring it to the workshop!
The next Life Skills workshop will be held on Thursday,
Campus Corner The UTEP Office of Conduct and Conflict Resolution are putting on their Fire and Ice production. This year’s production entitled Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery In The Americas focuses on exposing the
painful and disturbing truth behind human trafficking. This event is on October 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Blumberg Auditorium, Library 1st floor. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided.
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Admin Q&A We interviewed Chris Park, Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development and External Affairs. Here is what he had to say: Q: How long have you been working at UTEP? A: Since July 2012. This is my 3rd year. Prior to UTEP, I was at Texas State. Q: Where home?
do
you
call
Q: Do you have a sports background? A: I played baseball and basketball in high school and decided to attend Texas A&M. At A&M, I played for a club lacrosse team. I’ve also coached an MLLA lacrosse team.
“At A&M, I played for a club lacrosse team.”
A: I am originally from Ft. Worth, TX. Q: What tips do you have for time management? A: Maximize your time and effort in each part of your day. Keep 100% focus and find an organizational tool that works for you. Some people use Post-It Notes. Some people use planners. Just find what works for you.
Chris doing what he does best at the office!
Q: What would you do with one million dollars? A: Pay off debts, set money aside for my kids’ education, take a nice vacation, donate some to charity, and invest the rest.
Q: What is your dream job? A: To be a professional golfer in the PGA tour. Q: What is one random fact most people don’t know?
Q: Who is your celebrity crush? A: I love Julia Roberts. She stole my heart in Pretty Woman.
A: I love to garden!
The Toolbox: Tips for Time Management Use these helpful tips to better balance your hectic daily schedule:
#3 Learn how to say “no” to friends when you have prior obligations. #4 Set reasonable deadlines.
#1 Limit time-wasting distractions like checking social media updates or surfing the internet.
#5 Make sure to actively schedule personal time throughout the week for relaxation.
#2 Avoid interruptions by isolating yourself from others when focusing on a task.
#6 Do not over-schedule your day.
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The UTEP Life Skills program is an NCAA initiative that aims to pro-
Life Skills
vide student-athletes with opportunities for personal development and community interaction. The program helps student-athletes excel in academic excellence, athletic excellence, community service,
Larry K. Durham Center Computer Room 122
personal development, and professional development. It also spon-
Phone: (915) 747-6203 Fax: (915) 747-5907 E-mail: [email protected]
sors events such as Athletes Supporting Athletes as well as career and nutritional workshops. Visit Us Online:
UTEP ATHLETICS
utepathletics.com/school-bio/champs-life-skills.html Facebook:
#MAKEHISTORY
UTEP LIFESKILLS Twitter:
Follow Us on Social Media!
@UTEPSAAC
S.A.A.C. Spotlight The UTEP Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) is a studentassembled organization comprised of representatives from each team. Members recently kicked off the soccer season by hosting a tent at the tailgate filled with fun games and coloring activities for kids. S.A.A.C. has plans to become a registered student organization (RSO) this year on campus in hopes of integrating more with the student-body. They are in the process of creating an official
constitution and submitting their application. Each year, Conference USA holds an initiative that raises money and canned food for local shelters. Last year, UTEP was crowned champions of C-USA’s “Let’s SAAC Hunger” competition. This year’s S.A.A.C. committee hopes to retain the title once again. S.A.A.C. hunger will be sponsoring the fundraising event during the week of November 8th-November 15th at all UTEP home games. They will also be
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partnering up with local schools, churches, and organizations to raise as much food as possible. If you would like to contribute to the cause, you may donate canned goods to the Life Skills office or funds online.
The Life Skills Lowdown
Volume 1, Issue 1 October 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Welcome to UTEP! Athletes of the Month
1
Athletes in Action
2
Workshop Roundup
2
Campus Corner
2
Admin Q&A
3
The Toolbox
3
S.A.A.C. Spotlight
4
Special points of interest: Find out what UTEP athletes are doing to give back to their community
Pencil in the dates of upcoming workshops and campus events Get to know our athletic administrator, Chris Park Take note of some helpful tips for time management Learn about what S.A.A.C. is doing for UTEP and the community
The UTEP Life Skills program recently welcomed newly incoming freshman and transfer studentathletes at this year’s New Student-Athlete Orientation and Welcome Back BBQ on August 24th. Additionally, they were encouraged to participate in P.H.A.T. (Peers Helping Athletes Transition) Tuesdays where they learned to transition into university life with help from their fellow athletes. During these workshops, new student-athletes engaged in team building activities, ameliorated public presentation skills, and came together to identify strategies to create more awareness for safe alcohol use.
UTEP Gets a Fresh Face The UTEP Athletic Department recently hired a new Director of Student-Athlete Development who will spearhead the Life Skills initiatives and S.A.A.C. campaigns. Nicole Okolo, a former track and field studentathlete with the University of Alabama and Western Carolina University, came to UTEP after earning her second Master’s degree in Sport Business Management from UCF. Nicole has prior experience in program development and coordinating community service for student-athletes, as well as academic advising. She looks forward to advancing opportunities for student-athlete growth here at UTEP.
Athletes in Action The UTEP Women’s Soccer team battled a tough loss in our Athletes Supporting Athletes night against UNLV. Despite the loss the miners boast a 6-3-1 record and move into conference play with good momentum.
soccer game was the first athletes supporting athletes event of the year, the sports in attendance were: Men’s Basketball, Softball, Men and Women’s Track and Field,
Athletes Supporting Athletes is a promotional event put on by the Life Skills department. This initiative is focused on student-athletes supporting their peers and becoming more familiar with sports other than their own. The
Workshop Roundup Wells Fargo employees Sylvia Rangel and Ingrid Johnson visited the Larry K. Durham Center on campus and presented a Financial Literacy workshop featuring topics such as building credit and identity theft. Student-athletes from a variety of teams interactively participated, answering numerous questions and
Interviewing and Resume Writing with guest UTEP Career Center Hall of Champions 10/8 @ 7pm asking many of their own.
October 9th, at 7pm in the Hall of Champions. It will host the UTEP Career Center as its guest speaker and focus on interviewing and resume writing. If you already have a resume and would like the speaker to look over it, bring it to the workshop!
The next Life Skills workshop will be held on Thursday,
Campus Corner The UTEP Office of Conduct and Conflict Resolution are putting on their Fire and Ice production. This year’s production entitled Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery In The Americas focuses on exposing the
painful and disturbing truth behind human trafficking. This event is on October 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Blumberg Auditorium, Library 1st floor. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided.
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T H E L I FE S KI L L S L O W D O W N
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
Admin Q&A We interviewed Chris Park, Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development and External Affairs. Here is what he had to say: Q: How long have you been working at UTEP? A: Since July 2012. This is my 3rd year. Prior to UTEP, I was at Texas State. Q: Where home?
do
you
call
Q: Do you have a sports background? A: I played baseball and basketball in high school and decided to attend Texas A&M. At A&M, I played for a club lacrosse team. I’ve also coached an MLLA lacrosse team.
“At A&M, I played for a club lacrosse team.”
A: I am originally from Ft. Worth, TX. Q: What tips do you have for time management? A: Maximize your time and effort in each part of your day. Keep 100% focus and find an organizational tool that works for you. Some people use Post-It Notes. Some people use planners. Just find what works for you.
Chris doing what he does best at the office!
Q: What would you do with one million dollars? A: Pay off debts, set money aside for my kids’ education, take a nice vacation, donate some to charity, and invest the rest.
Q: What is your dream job? A: To be a professional golfer in the PGA tour. Q: What is one random fact most people don’t know?
Q: Who is your celebrity crush? A: I love Julia Roberts. She stole my heart in Pretty Woman.
A: I love to garden!
The Toolbox: Tips for Time Management Use these helpful tips to better balance your hectic daily schedule:
#3 Learn how to say “no” to friends when you have prior obligations. #4 Set reasonable deadlines.
#1 Limit time-wasting distractions like checking social media updates or surfing the internet.
#5 Make sure to actively schedule personal time throughout the week for relaxation.
#2 Avoid interruptions by isolating yourself from others when focusing on a task.
#6 Do not over-schedule your day.
3
The UTEP Life Skills program is an NCAA initiative that aims to pro-
Life Skills
vide student-athletes with opportunities for personal development and community interaction. The program helps student-athletes excel in academic excellence, athletic excellence, community service,
Larry K. Durham Center Computer Room 122
personal development, and professional development. It also spon-
Phone: (915) 747-6203 Fax: (915) 747-5907 E-mail: [email protected]
sors events such as Athletes Supporting Athletes as well as career and nutritional workshops. Visit Us Online:
UTEP ATHLETICS
utepathletics.com/school-bio/champs-life-skills.html Facebook:
#MAKEHISTORY
UTEP LIFESKILLS Twitter:
Follow Us on Social Media!
@UTEPSAAC
S.A.A.C. Spotlight The UTEP Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) is a studentassembled organization comprised of representatives from each team. Members recently kicked off the soccer season by hosting a tent at the tailgate filled with fun games and coloring activities for kids. S.A.A.C. has plans to become a registered student organization (RSO) this year on campus in hopes of integrating more with the student-body. They are in the process of creating an official
constitution and submitting their application. Each year, Conference USA holds an initiative that raises money and canned food for local shelters. Last year, UTEP was crowned champions of C-USA’s “Let’s SAAC Hunger” competition. This year’s S.A.A.C. committee hopes to retain the title once again. S.A.A.C. hunger will be sponsoring the fundraising event during the week of November 8th-November 15th at all UTEP home games. They will also be
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partnering up with local schools, churches, and organizations to raise as much food as possible. If you would like to contribute to the cause, you may donate canned goods to the Life Skills office or funds online.
