Towson University Athletics

Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist and support the student-athletes academically, following both Towson University and NCAA rules and regulations, with eligibility, scheduling, academic support, time management, and completing the degree of their choice in their time at Towson.

Support will evolve through an articulated series of academic programs directed toward making the student-athletes increasingly independent as both persons and scholars.

The Athletics Academic Achievement unit will facilitate, coordinate, and expedite all matters academic within the department and university. The support unit will maintain the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and loyalty at all times.

Goals
The Towson University's Athletic Academic Achievement program is designed to enhance the experience of each student-athlete in the university setting.  The primary goals are as follows:

• To support the efforts of every student-athlete who attends Towson University to earn a degree;
• To provide assistance for the student-athlete in the development of values, emphasizing the qualities of leadership;
• To enhance the interpersonal relationships and communication skills of each student-athlete;
• To facilitate the fulfillment of career and life goals of each student-athlete;
• To safeguard the academic integrity of Towson University by insuring compliance with all rules of the NCAA, conferences, and the University.

Tools and Resources:

• Academic advising
  • FYE advisors
  • Secondary academic advisors
• Major and class selection
• Graduation plans
• Study hall
• Tutoring
  • Campus
  • In house
• Career development programming
• Laptop loan program
• LD/DS Testing
• Computer Lab
• Printing

Resources and Programming:

• Career development programming with Career Center
• Guest coach program
• Mentor program
• Faculty fellows program
• Campus committee participation
• N4A and professional organizations
• Internship opportunities

Athletics Academic Achievement Staff
 

	Geoff Gordon Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Achievement Sports: Softball, Volleyball 410-704-2403 wgordon@towson.edu
	Ed Lowery Director of Academic Achievement Sport: Football, Men's and Women's Swim/Dive, Women's Golf 410-704-2658 eloweryiii@towson.edu
	Kyetta May Assistant Director for Academic Achievement/Learning Specialist Sports: Women's Basketball, Track & Field/Cross Country 410-704-2402 kmay@towson.edu
	Jen Dudley Assistant Director for Academic Achievement/Learning Specialist Sports: Gymnastics, Tennis, Baseball, Football/Olympic Sports (Learning Specialist) 410-704-4796 jdudley@towson.edu
	Erin Mandahl Athletic Academic Advisor and Learning Specialist Sports: Women's Lacrosse, M, Football/Olympic Sports (Learning Specialist) 410-704-3319 emandahl@towson.edu
	Tyler Fleischmann Athletics Academic Advisor and Learning Specialist Sports: Field Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Soccer 410-704-5225 jfleischmann@towson.edu
	David Marshall Athletics Academic Advisor and Learning Specialist Sports: Men's Basketball, Football 410-704-2464 damarshall@towson.edu