The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, April 22, 1992, 1992 Graduation Tab, Page 20, Image 28

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20 Support By CHAD BRAY Sports Editor Two months ago, the athletic department embarked upon a new ? era in academic support to its . student-athletes. The Academic Enrichment Cen- * ?)C011?We knew 7011 could do \t{ rrr ___ _ / MS^cp on ?jom?p Gon9ra^s from -?our very proud family, especially JA^ptn and Cf)ad /Courtney\ / Rinehart! \ We are so I proud of you! / \ MOM AND DAD / ^^ I Kristin C. Pelchat Congratulations 1992 We Love You! Mom, Dad & Teddy Congratulations te Good Luck JANES DAVID SPIVEY We are proud of you. Mother lr Daddy ter, an academic taciiity designed l to provide student-athletes with an |i area to study and receive tutorial i services, opened at the Roost in February. "We wanted to consolidate our academic support program under one roof," David Coryell, assistant athletic director in charge of academics, said. Coryell said study halls for ath- s ** letes were spread out across cam- v pus, and sometimes the study halls were preempted by evening j classes. "We've built a facility with spa- ( cious rooms condusive to studying with comfortable furniture," Corydell said. ( ? =Si center < This is a tangible gesure in support of our student athletes." )avid Coryell, assistant athletic director in charge of academics He said the academic support lepartment was consolidated under >ne roof after previously being spread across the athletic lepartment. "This is a tangible gesture in support of our student athletes," Coryell said. He said the program has been in the planning before he was began working witn tne department m September 1990. The building is a renovated dormitory with an original estimated renovation cost of $750,000. SHANNON j stua L'our Spring & Sui at Myrtle Home Of The Si Sea Oat Sea Oats is located 01 and offers rooms and cable television, phc swimming pools, aii affordabl Reserve Your Call us at 1-8 Congrati WeLoi Mom, Dad a |p offers he Coryell said its original cost El rose, ana us original completion ? ? date was delayed six to seven months because asbestos had to be ^ removed from the building. "We maintained the structure, but the building is completely different inside," Coryell said. He said the department plans to add two computer labs with printers and a small reference room with newspaper and magazine subscrintions. encyclopedias, tex tbooks frequently used by tutors and some other reference books. He said the department also plans to add a small student lounge area for videotaping speeches, in- H terviews and presentations. "We got the idea from the edu- H cation department," Coryell said. However, most of the space is ifnrl fVvr niiiot ctu^tr UDWJ 1UI VJU lV^L JIUUJ. "It's used for reading quietly or group sessions with the tutorial *1 staff," he said. See Support Center page 22. Th [BAXTER llations! ire You nd Heather icm~ents 1 Timer Fun Begins } Beach l in t un Festival s Motel i Ocean Boulevard efficiencies, color >nes in rooms, two conditioning, and e rates. r? ivuuiii x uuttjr 00-368-9135 1992 Graduation Tab lp to athletes V * JHBM ^bm |S8gH V & iftt g. ? * ? |||L: ie support center will help many athletes graduate. OtLvttZe,. &fU4^njL?id?tL?la4t4, M / ^ - V ? Best wishes for continued success. Love Mom & Dad Perfect For... Students ONE MONTH FREE RENT WITH 3 MONTH LEASE COLUMBIA MINI STORAGE Call Now To Reserve A Space 772-9075 St. Andrews Area 208 Jamil Rd. Free Trailer Available luui\ iui uur uianye siyu . /A /I W JAMIL RO. HI / 1