New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

Program Mission/Descriptions

The New Jersey Institute of Technology Student-Athlete Development personnel have been staffed at NJIT to support student development initiatives and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting.  

The mission of Academic Advising for Athletes is to:
 

-- Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.

-- Assist student-athletes in using athletics as preparation for success in life.

-- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.

-- Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes.

-- Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lies of student-athletes.

-- Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.

-- Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

-- Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities.

-- Encourage the development of leadership skills. 

The programs and services are inspired by the NCAA Student Athlete Affairs Program’s 5 areas of commitment:  Athletic Success, Academic Excellence, Personal Development, Community Services and Career Preparation and Development. Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.