The Playbook - Inside the Game Plan for Tulane Football
We are now in a position to consider additional full-time degree tracks that are appealing to both student-athletes as well as the general student body. Tulane recognizes that the vast majority of our undergraduate students do not have 20 hours of practice a week, plus film, strength and conditioning workouts, and team meetings. Being a student-athlete at Tulane University is a full-time job. While we have no interest in establishing courses with the sole purpose of catering to student-athletes, we also realize there are degrees out there that fulfill Tulane's mission while specifically being of interest to student-athletes, such as sports management. Director of Athletics Rick Dickson is currently working closely with Provost Michael Bernstein and Dean of Newcomb-Tulane College James MacLaren to explore which of those new degree tracks might be the best fit for Tulane. We are optimistic that additional degree tracks will be added in the near future.
With over 44,000 applications for 1,500 spots in 2010, the level of interest and quality of applicants is higher than anytime in Tulane's history. This incoming freshman class will be the most successful students we've ever had. Tulane realizes student-athletes bring other skill sets that will not only fit in with all students, but enhance the experience of everyone on campus. Tulane Athletics is provided flexibility on admission standards, just like other departments on campus who seek to attract young people with special talents. We are going to admit the type of student-athletes who will not only be successful at Tulane athletically and academically, but who will become leaders in their families, professions and communities.
Providing the Tools to Succeed
Additional academic counselor who will focus on football
Priority registration for student-athletes
Academic Resource Center with enhanced technology
Additional tutors for student-athletes
A mentoring program between upper and lower classmen
Increased summer school opportunities
A Product of Tulane Football
Although Matt Forte was selected in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, earning his degree was just as important. Matt continued working towards this goal, while starting at running back for the Bears, and joined the ranks of fellow Tulane University alumni, achieving a B.S.M. in Finance in 2009.
TU Football Stands Out Nationally
Currently in its sixth year, the NCAA's Academic Performance Rates (APR) measures the eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes competing on every Division I sports team.
The Green Wave football team logged a 967, placing the squad in the 70-80th percentile, and ranked TU 23 points above the national average and four points ahead of private institutions.
