Northwestern University Athletics
Student-Athlete Development Opportunities
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Student Development
NU P.R.I.D.E.
The student-athletes have developed a values statement for the athletics community, called P.R.I.D.E. P.R.I.D.E. stands for Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Education; all of which are values that guide the actions of the members of the athletics community.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C)
• Two representatives from each of the 19 teams
• Promotes communication between student-athletes, administration, the B1G Ten and NCAA
• Serves as the student-athlete voice within the department, discussing issues and concerns, and providing feedback
• Facilitate and organize five department events
P.U.R.P.L.E Peer Mentors
• Representatives from each of the 19 teams
• Mentors participate in workshops that train them to recognize the warning signs related to various health and wellness challenges and equips them with skills necessary to initiate conversation and refer professional staff
• Mentors are equipped with the knowledge of campus various campus resources and have the ability to refer other student-athletes to respective offices.
Engage
• Collaboration with the department of Campus Inclusion and Community
• Seeks to create an inclusive culture within the student-athlete community through intentional conversations and meaningful programming
Leadership Institute
• The Robert E. and Emily H. King NU P.R.I.D.E. Program Leadership Institute cultivates world class leaders by inspiring students to actively engage in their leadership development
• The vitality of this program emerges from workshops that consist of inspirational testimony, world renowned professionals, experiential learning, and reflection, all of which serve to challenge Northwestern Student-Athletes to explore, define, master, and live leadership.
-Exploring Leadership-Year One
-Defining Leadership-Year Two
-Mastering Leadership-Year Three
-Living Leadership-Year Four
Freshman Year Experience (F.Y.E)
• With full participation from all freshman student-athletes, this program serves to educate student on how to successfully navigate both NUDAR and campus resources while providing an opportunity to network with university faculty, staff, and administration. The F.Y.E. program also serves as a forum for student-athletes to discuss and learn about the various realms of campus life.
Career Development & Employer Engagement
NU for Life
NU for Life is a unique program dedicated to the professional development of Northwestern student-athletes. It provides student-athletes the opportunity to explore professional possibilities by capitalizing on the knowledge and network of former student-athletes, friends of Wildcat Athletics and companies looking to invest in the most talented recent graduates. The mission of NU for Life is to equip our student- athletes with the resources necessary to excel professionally upon completion of their athletic careers. These resources are available to our student-athletes the minute they step on campus and remain with them throughout their life.
NU for Life Four-Year Curriculum
• Each student-athlete participates in a structured, four-year program designed to develop professional IQ.
• Student-athletes are required to attend one event per year that is customized to where they are in their professional development.
Career Catalyst
• Employer engagement program centred on creating internship and full-time job opportunities.
• Goal is to engage employers and alums who understand the time commitments of student-athletes and accommodate their schedules accordingly.
Wildcat Professional Excellence Program
• Signature junior event bringing together 40 professionals from across the country to interact one-on-one with student-athletes.
• Features a networking session, dinner, a keynote speaker and the announcement of annual Irving Kabiller Memorial Awards ($5,000 award/winner).
Professional Prep Bootcamp
• Six-week summer course designed to develop self efficacy, provide exposure to a variety of professional possibilities, and connect students with alumni and employers.
NU for Life Mentoring Program
• Pairs sophomores with former letterwinners in order to support their personal and professional development.
Community Engagement
'Cats Give Back
The mission of Northwestern Athletics Community Relations Department is to enhance the overall educational experience of our student-athletes while connecting with an contributing to the Evanston and Chicagoland communities through service-oriented and philanthropic activities.
Wildcats Stand Up and ROARR (Reach Out and Reinforce Respect)
• Wildcats Stand Up and ROARR is an anti-bullying program, created by and led by student-athletes. We visit schools all over Evanston and the Chicagoland area presenting the program, which consists of education, interactive games and conversation about how kids can help themselves and other kids to help prevent bullying.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Wellness Corps
• Fuel Up to Play 60 is a program founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, that empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school.
• Student-athletes visit partner FUTP60 schools in the area to help spread the messages of healthy eating, being active and inspiring young kids to take action. We want kids to make a difference not only in their lives, but also their community!
Weekly visits to Lurie Children’s Hospital Family Life Center
• Every other Wednesday & Thursday evenings (6-8pm) & Friday mornings (10-11:30am) NU student-athletes visit with ill children and their siblings in the Family Life Center.
• Visits can range from reading to playing video games to doing the activity of the day with the kids.
Dance Marathon
• Throughout the school year, there are numerous opportunities to contribute to the campus-wide initiative. Student-athletes have the opportunity to volunteer at events, fundraise for the beneficiaries, and dance at Dance Marathon.
Other Outreach Opportunities
• SAAC Field Day in the Fall
• Misercordia Candy Days in the Spring
• Weekly School Visits
• Team Specific philanthropic initiatives
• Mentoring opportunities
• Leading tours for local school field trips
