Co-sponsored by UAR and the Athletic Department, the PAE mentoring program assists Stanford student-athletes in managing their demanding schedules and in using their limited free time efficiently to ensure academic excellence. In this program, first-year student-athletes register for a 1-unit class, UAR 56 “Building a Successful Academic Career,” which is led by an upper-class student-athlete mentor and a graduate student mentor. Mentors facilitate weekly small group meetings with athletes from various sport programs during the Autumn and Winter Quarters.
The focus during the Autumn Quarter is on making a smooth transition to Stanford, both academically and socially – this includes establishing strong time management, exploring campus resources, and establishing connections with faculty. The curriculum for Winter Quarter focuses on professional development. It features topics such as informational interviewing, transferable skills, and networking. This course is intended to encourage freshmen student-athletes to think about the future early on in order to feel prepared when the time comes to apply for jobs and internships.
- Research opportunities
- Obtaining internships
- Connecting with alumni in your field of interest
- Dinners with faculty members and Stanford alumni
Freshmen athletes also have the opportunity to meet and talk with faculty in a relaxed, informal setting. First-year student-athletes have the option of earning 1-unit of academic credit for participation in the PAE program by completing course requirements that encourage students to take advantage of the numerous academic resources that will be beneficial to their Stanford career.
To contact Solomon Hughes, the advisor in charge of the PAE, email syhughes@stanford.edu.
