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The Longhorn PRIDE Program
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he Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Texas at Austin has a comprehensive Life Skills Program committed to the welfare of student-athletes. The Longhorn PRIDE Program (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence) has five major components which are designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes. The greatest strength of the Longhorn PRIDE Program is its true focus on students. The program is based on the needs identified by student-athletes and assessments by experts. Programs are constructed and designed with the studentathlete as their primary focus. The Longhorn PRIDE Program is an integral part of the life of student-athletes at The University of Texas at Austin.
Academic Excellence
Development
To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation, the Longhorn PRIDE Program contains the following components:
To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career a and life goals, goals the Longhorn n PRIDE Program m contains the follo following o owing compone components: e ents:
Student-Athlete Handbook
Student-Athlete Orientation
Academic Assessment
Study Skills Program
Writing Skills
Computer Skills
Academic Mentor Program
Minority Mentor Program
Academic Counseling
Student-Athlete Advisory Council
Annual Academic Awards
Learning Disability Specialist
The Longhorn PRIDE Program has a comprehensive approach to providing educational experience and services, comprised of five areas: Academic Excellence Career Development Community Service Athletic Excellence Personal Development
Athletic Excellence To build foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broadbased and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete, the Longhorn g PRIDE Program contains the ffollowing components: Facility Management Team Certified Athletic Trainers