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Personal Development

Academics | Athletics | Personal Development | Service | Career Development

The goal of this commitment is to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes by encouraging emotional well-being,personal growth, and sound decision-making skills. Areas of focus includedevelopment of interpersonal communication, media relations, fiscalresponsibility, the ability to deal appropriately with authority, developproper manners and etiquette, clarify personal values, practice goodnutrition, develop self-esteem, proper choices concerning alcohol use, developstress management skills, and establishment of sound personal and professionalrelationships. Activities in this area include:

• Each semester, the SUNYIT Athletics Department brings a speakerto campus to discuss issues related to personal responsibility.
• This year Elaine Pasqua delivered her speech called: "Sex and Excess: Surviving the Party".
• In the spring, Bob Almeter presented "Katie's Story", about his daughter and her friends who were killed in a car accident - the car driven by a person who was drunk.
• In the past, the Athletics Department has brought in programs on sports nutrition, DWI, and resume writing.
• In addition to scheduled presentations, the Wellness Center and Counseling Center are available for use by all students. Services include weekly visits by a registered dietitian and a chiropractor.
• Dan Davis spoke with student-athletes, coaches and staff. His programs focus on education, drug free youth, youth leadership, parenting, team building, and positive role modeling by both youth and adults.