Winona State Athletic Department
Academic Advising

Mike Turgeon
Athletic Department Academic Advisor
405 Midwest Wireless Stadium
507-457-2757
mturgeon@winona.edu

Brian Curtin
Football Academic Advisor
202 Midwest Wireless Stadium
507-457-2627
bcurtin@winona.edu

WSU Athletic Department has two academic advisors Brian Curtin and Mike Turgeon.  Academic advisors oversee the progression of student athletes from freshmen registration until the student athlete walks across the stage to receive his or her diploma from Winona State.  An academic advisor works with the student-athlete by aiding in the academic progression of the student-athlete.  Our philosophy in advising is treating the individual first, the student second and the athlete third.  The following is a list of services academic advising offers:

·         Academic Advising
·         Academic Monitoring
·         Academic Support Groups
·         Aiding in Academic Assistance
·         Career Counseling
·         Individualized Academic Success Plans
·         Liaison to Academic Services
·         Midterm Reports
·         Study Skills Development
·         Supplemental Instruction
·         Time Management Training
·         Tutoring

Brian works strictly with the Winona State Football team as an academic advisor and coordinates the Warrior Study Tables program for the athletic department. 

Mike is the athletic department’s academic advisor at Winona State.  Mike teaches the freshmen orientation class to student-athletes.  Orientation class teaches student-athletes how to balance academics, athletics, and social obligations while striving to develop as a holistic student-athlete.   

Brian and Mike look forward to working with all student-athletes at Winona State.  If a student-athlete is in need of academic tutoring or has any questions about Winona State please contact Brian or Mike as soon as possible.   

TOP TEN TIPS FOR WSU
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS

1. ATTEND EVERY CLASS.  ESPECIALLY the first day.  Professors have the right to drop any student who does not attend class the first meeting day of the semester.  Many professors will understand missing a class for an athletic competition.  However, professors will not understand if a student-athlete is constantly missing class due to non-athletic reasons.
   
2. Be sure you have a complete syllabus for each course, and put it in a convenient place where you can refer to it often.
   
3. Buy all of the books for your courses immediately, and do not share books with others.
   
4. Get a separate notebook and folder or binder (matching color) for each course and keep all handout materials for each class in the class folder or binder.  You should not have to search for anything when it is time to study.
   
5. Develop separate folders for each course in your computer.  Save all information that pertains to the course in course folder.  Determine a day each week that you will back up your computer.
   
6. Introduce yourself to your professors and let them know you are a devoted student first and also have continued my athletic endeavors in the intercollegiate athletics program. Since you will be missing classes for competitions, it is essential that you identify yourself immediately, so that you and your professor can plan accordingly.
   
7. Write all of your assignments on a long-range calendar. You will need to have a quick reference you can post in your room as a regular reminder.  It is highly recommended to use Microsoft Outlook that is on your WSU personal computer.  Students can put in their class schedules, test dates, and assignments from their class syllabus.  Under the tasks column student-athletes can record all of their assignments for the semester with due dates.
   
8. Review your notes often.  Make it a habit to type your notes on your computer or develop questions on note cards or on power point from class notes.  This will help in studying for class and have information in a centralized location while traveling.
   
9. Find a student in every class you can study with and share notes. Studying with a partner or in a small group can often enhance your learning and class performance.  If you do not know anybody in class ask the professor to announce any students interested in forming a study group to stay after class to develop a time to study.  Having study partners allows you to get notes when you miss class because of athletic competitions.    
   
10. START EARLY.  It is easy to pass test and develop projects when a student has time to prepare.  Cramming the night before is a gamble on your future success.  As athletes we would not go and practice for eight hours before planning for the National Championship consistent practice is the reason we are there.