Hogs In Transition Prepares Incoming Students
The Office of Student-Athlete Success (OSAS) is excited to be hosting over 60 incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes this summer in the Hogs In Transition (H.I.T.) program.
In its seventh consecutive year, the primary objective of H.I.T. is to assist new student-athletes as they transition into college and the University of Arkansas.
Whether an incoming freshman or transfer, the everyday life of a Division I student-athlete can be challenging. To help combat some of these common challenges, the H.I.T. programming is intentionally directed by different campus constituents.
The campus departments that have already partnered with the OSAS Staff for H.I.T. programming are listed below:
Wednesday, July 5 – Academic Integrity
Student-athletes reviewed the UA academic integrity policies, how to utilize the SafeAssign tool, the process of an academic allegation, and the sanctions rubric.
Staff
• Arley Ward, Academic Integrity Board
• Christine Scheets, OSAS Director of Education Enrichment Services
Thursday, July 6 – Transitioning to College Athletics
Faculty from multiple departments formed a panel to give student-athletes an insight into the college life, professor’s expectations, classroom etiquette, and tips to achieving academic success.
Staff
• Dr. Tyrone Washington, Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation
• Dr. Brandon Jackson, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice
• Dr. Rhett Hutchins, Department of Curriculum & Instruction
• Megan Turk, Department of Recreation & Sports Management Teaching Assistant
• Christine Scheets, OSAS Director of Education Enrichment Services
• Richard Smith, OSAS Learning Specialist
Monday, July 10 – Self-Awareness & Strengths
Student-athletes reflected on their personal strengths and made connections to their academic interests and values.
Staff
• Dr. Charles Small, OSAS Assistant Athletic Director
Wednesday, July 12 – Education Fair
Administrators from five different colleges gave student-athletes an overview of their departments, majors, resources available and potential career paths.
Staff
• Eric Specking, College of Engineering Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
• Autumn Parker, Walton College of Business Associate Director for Undergraduate Recruitment
• Michelle Pribbernow, Bumpers College Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Recruitment
• Shane Barker, Fulbright College Director of Academic Advising
• Britta DeLay, OSAS Academic Counselor
What the Student-Athletes Are Saying
“The H.I.T. program is very informative because it provides a lot of valuable information that will keep us on the right track,” football freshman David Porter said. “It will make us successful if we use it to our advantage.”
“H.I.T. is beneficial because it shows us were not alone. Not only do we want to see each other succeed, but so does everyone else around us,” said gymnast freshman Lakin Legereit.
“The H.I.T. program gives many student-athletes the opportunity to gather information and gain knowledge from professors and advisors about college,” football freshman Chevin Calloway said. “H.I.T. is also another great way to interact with different student-athletes that are here on campus already.”
“H.I.T. brings student-athletes together and allows you to build relationships with all other sports. The H.I.T. program is beneficial because it educates student-athletes on how to optimize the opportunities given at the University of Arkansas.” said gymnast freshman Sophia Carter.
“H.I.T. is very informative and it has taught me how to be a successful student-athlete at the University Arkansas. It has been beneficial for me because it has showed me how to use my resources to become a better athlete, student, and person.” said gymnast Sydney Laird.
This year’s H.I.T. committee includes the OSAS Director of Educational Enrichment Services Christine Scheets, Assistant Director of Academics Savannah Hall and Assistant Director of Academics Liz Reyes.
