Skill Enrichment
In addition to individualized tutoring resources, student-athletes also have access to the Weingarten Learning Resources Center. This center provides group workshops and individual consultations to help students develop the skills necessary to thrive in the classroom and in life beyond Penn. These skills include time management, effective studying techniques, proficient reading and writing strategies, and proper scheduling and planning.
The Student Development Department partners with the expert learning instructors at Weingarten to offer a series of workshops specifically for student-athletes. The unique challenges of balancing academics and athletics are considered in developing the content of these workshops and tailoring them to the needs of our student-athlete population. Previous workshops include:
• Studying on the Road
• Semester Planning After Spring Break
• Final Paper and Project Planning
Besides skill enrichment education, the Weingarten Learning Resources Center provides the University’s Student Disability Services, supporting students who benefit from academic accommodations such as extra time for exams, alternative testing locations, or computer access for essay exams.
For more information, visit: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/
