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Moravian College is part of the NCAA's CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. The program was created
to support the student development initiatives and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete
experience within the college setting.
The Moravian SAM (Student-Athlete Mentors) and SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)
programs will be part of the CHAMPS programming.
In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:
- Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
- Use athletics as preparation for success in life.
- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
- Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes.
- Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes.
- Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.
- Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
- Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and
social responsibilities.
- Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for
the purpose of education.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills.
Moravian CHAMPS Team
Dawn Ketterman-Benner, CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator
Mary Beth Spirk, SAAC Advisor
Bob Ward and Lorrie Radcliff, SAM advisors
Ron Cardinal, Champs Academic Coordinator
Contact
Dawn Ketterman Benner
610 861-1530
medmk01@moravian.edu
Athletics Department, Johnston Hall
More
information on NCAA's CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
CHAMPS/Life Skills Program Commitment Statements
Commitment to Academic Excellence
To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development
and graduation.
Commitment to Athletic Excellence
To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that
are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.
Commitment to Personal Development
To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging
emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Career Development
To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.
Commitment to Service
To engage the student-athlete in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities.
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