University of New Mexico

Lobo Athletics and Academic Advisement Tutor and Mentor Program

Facilities

Athletic Computer Lab

Student-athletes have their own computer lab which contains contains 12 Gateway computers loaded with all the essential software needed to complete any academic assignment. The computers are connected to two laser printers via a local area network. The computer lab is open to all student-athletes and a monitor is available Monday through Friday to assist and tutor athletes in understanding specific subject material. There are also tables where small groups of students or individuals can study and do their homework. The computer lab is located inside the Athletic and Academic Advisement offices in Johnson Center on the main UNM campus.

Day and Night Tutor Rooms

The day and night tutor rooms are staffed with tutors in virtually every academic subject. Athletes may seek one-on-one help from tutors on a walk-in basis or make an appointment with a particular tutor during open tutor hours. Student-athletes can seek assistance and guidance from the tutors through one time or continual meetings with tutors. Our tutors assist the student-athlete by engaging the students in a discussion of the course content, answering questions, explaining and synthesizing general concepts. The main goals of the tutor rooms are to help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying as well as develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce the anxiety or fear of failure in thier academic work. Both the day and night tutor rooms are located in Johnson Center on the main UNM campus in room 124.

Study Halls

The study halls are sport specific and designed to accommodate an entire varsity athletic team in a structured and professional academic setting. The atmosphere of team study halls are meant to foster an environment that is conducive to learning and group facilitation. Each team study hall is staffed and monitored by at least one study hall monitor who also acts as a tutor and, in many cases, a mentor to the athletes. The study hall monitors are proficient in a myriad of subjects and provide assistance to the student-athletes when needed. The study halls are located in various locations, depending on the sport, spread throughout the main campus and south campus.