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National STUDENT-Athlete Day The National Consortium for Academics and Sports' National STUDENT-Athlete Day Program uses Giant Steps Awards to recognize individual courageous student-athletes, professional athletes, athletic administrators, civic leaders, coaches, parents, organizations and other individuals who exemplify the ideals of balancing academics, athletics, life pursuits and giving back to the community through the spirit of athletics. (more)
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Contact Information
Mid-Atlantic Region Director: Tom Brennan The Philadelphia Big 5 The Palestra 235 S. 33rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-951-1425
NCAS Annual Conference
January 27-29, 2008 Orlando, Florida Rosen Centre Hotel
The NCAS provides an Annual Conference for continuing education purposes that provides members with cutting edge information via speakers, roundtable discussions and interactive programming dealing with the pertinent social issues they face in their athletics departments and communities each day.
Panel discussions and breakout sessions take place throughout the three day conference as well as updates on program development and new programs. There is also an opportunity to meet with NCAS Executive Committee Members and make contacts with member institutions from across the country.
In addition, the NCAS presents training sessions on NCAS programs including the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program and Teamwork Leadership Institute.
Institutions and individuals who are interested in becoming members are strongly encouraged to attend the NCAS Annual Conference. If an attendee decides to join after the conference, conference fees are applied toward NCAS membership dues for the upcoming year. Annual Conference fees are waived for up to two representatives of each member institution.
For additional information please visit the NCAS website: http://www.ncasports.org/conference_about.htm
Membership Information
The National Consortium for Academics and Sports membership dues are assessed and collected on an annual basis. Membership discounts are offered to conferences, state university systems and sports commissions representing several institutions. Membership dues can be waived. Institutions that desire membership and require a waiver of the NCAS membership dues are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the NCAS National Staff. Membership waivers for dues are for a predetermined length of time granted to schools that demonstrate a strong desire to be active members of the NCAS and demonstrate financial need.
For information on joining NCAS including fees, involvements, benefits, criteria for membership, please visit the NCAS website: http://www.ncasports.org/mem_levels.htm
The NCAS member directory can be viewed at the following link: http://www.ncasports.org/directory.htm
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