• UA Fort Smith Academic Support
• The UA Fort Smith Academic Program

UA Fort Smith Academic Support

At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the administration, starting with Chancellor Paul B. Beran and Athletic Director Dale Harpenau, makes the academic success of its student-athletes top priority. Each and every basketball player, as well as every athlete on campus, has unlimited support offered to them, ranging from tutors, academic advisors, monitored and faculty-assisted study halls, access to numerous learning centers, and a brand new computer learning center exclusively for athletes located just off the players locker room.

The UA Fort Smith Academic Program

Staff Responsibilities

• Josh Newman - Head Basketball Coach
  It all starts with the leader, and academic success is Coach Newman's top priority. He lends his support personally by attending player study hall, tutoring sessions, and checking classes on a regular basis.

• Julie Mosley - Athletic Academic Advisor
  1. Counsels on course selection
  2. Communicates with professors
  3. Monitors degree progress

• Nate Mast - Assistant Coach
  1. Coach Newman has assembled his staff to assure each student-athlete is being given the proper support needed to be successful.
  2. Each coach is responsible for monitoring and supporting five to six student-athletes.
  3. The coaches communicate with professors, student-athletes, academic advisor, and parents on a regular basis.
  4. They monitor class attendance daily.
  5. They assist with study sessions.

Study Hall

• Each student-athlete is required to attend five study halls per week, Sunday through Thursday.
• Study halls are monitored by assistant coaches.
• Full-time faculty members are present to tutor students.
• Additional study halls are required for student-athletes who need extra time or have computer labs.

Tutorial Program

• Tutors are available to all student-athletes.
• Tutors are present in study halls.
• Group and one-on-one help by Sarah Ruple and the LAC team.

Additional Support

• Gordon Kelly Learning Assistance Center
  1. Supplemental materials, such as sample tests, extended lecture notes and videos to support course content, are available.
  2. Writing labs.
  3. Group tutoring.
  4. Drop-in Math labs.
  5. Computerized support material in all areas.
  6. Guided study groups
  7. Study skills.

• Freshman Success Center