In 2005 Carolina received the National Academic Team Award from the IWLCA, recognizing institu- tions that achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or better during the Spring of 2005. 2005 senior Ilsa Leon was named to the IWLCA National Honor Roll, recog- nizing women’s lacrosse players who achieved a GPA of 3.2 or better in the Spring of 2005. CAROLINA LACROSSE ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM ACADEMIC HONORS • The Academic Support Program assists student-athletes in exploring their interests and abilities, ACC Honor Roll (2004-05) enjoying a broad educational experience, and reaching or exceeding their academic goals. "Our young NIcki Barnes-Wagner people are students first and athletes second, and that will always be the case at the University," says Brooke Dieringer UNC Director of Athletics Dick Baddour. "That is a credit to our coaches, administrators and support Julie Gladchuk staff, but most of all, our student-athletes. Their accomplishments in the classroom are very impres- Jamie Hanssen sive." Allison Higgins • During the 2004-05 academic year, 298 Carolina student-athletes made the ACC Academic Honor Kristen Hordy Roll, which requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for the year. In the fall of 2004, 176 student-ath- Christina Juras letes made the Dean's List, and 163 did so in the spring of 2005. Erica LaGrow • The Academic Support Program helps freshmen make the transition from high school to college. In Elizabeth Lancaster addition to attending study hall for two hours each weeknight, freshmen participate valuable programs Ilsa Leon like the CREED Program, part of the Carolina Leadership Academy. Becky Lillemoe CAROLINA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Kelly Renzi Morgan Russell As the nation's premier leadership development program in collegiate athletics, the Carolina Kristen Tadlock Leadership Academy develops, challenges and supports student-athletes, coaches and staff in their continual quest to become world class leaders in athletics, academics and life. The Carolina Dean’s List (Fall 2004) Leadership Academy provides comprehensive and cutting edge leadership development programming Brooke Dieringer through interactive workshops, 360 degree feedback, one on one coaching, peer mentoring and edu- Julie Gladchuk cational resources. The Academy consists of three programs: Ilsa Leon • CREED PROGRAM Becky Lillemoe Kelly Renzi Leadership training begins in the freshman year. All leadership begins with personal leadership, there- Kristen Tadlock fore freshmen are taught skills to effectively lead themselves. Training consists of monthly meetings featuring keynote speakers and small group discussion. Upperclass student-athletes serve as peer Dean’s List (Spring 2005) mentors and discussion leaders. Special focus is on responsibility, accountability, making good choic- Nicki Barnes-Wagner es, ethics and character building. Brooke Dieringer • RISING STARS PROGRAM Julie Gladchuk Jamie Hanssen Designed for a select group of "high potential" sophomores and juniors, the program provides future Allison Higgins leaders with insights, strategies and skills necessary to become effective leaders. The program Erica LaGrow includes monthly meetings, interactive exercises and action learning experiences. Ilsa Leon • VETERAN LEADERS PROGRAM Becky Lillemoe Kelly Renzi This program is designed for team captains and veteran student-athletes. It provides advanced leader- ship training and support, teaches the critical skills and insights necessary to be effective vocal leaders and provides a strong peer network. Student-athletes meet regularly to learn and reinforce leadership Athletic Director’s principles and share successes, frustrations and lessons. Scholar-Athlete Award Ilsa Leon THE CAROLINA CREED As a University of North Carolina student-athlete, I pledge to make every effort to abide by the Carolina CREED as a show of my commitment to the University, the Department of Athletics, my team and myself. I know and embrace the traditon and C - CULTURE athletics department of this great University and its R - RESPECT I will myself and others I will pursue EXCELLENCE E - in my academic work by striving to reach my aca- demic potential while preparing for a career of significance E - I will EXCEL athletically by committing myself to performance excellence, team success and continual improvement LINDSEY STOVER D - I will DEVELOP 2005 Carolina Leadership the capacity to effectively lead myself and others Academy Three-Dimensional Leader Award winner STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Under the direction of the UNC Olympic sports strength and condition ing staff, Tar Heel student-athletes get outstanding coaching intended to- help maximize their physical potential. The staff dent-athletes in a variety of ways, including the use evaluatesof specialized Carolina software stu- for lifting and running video analysis, to encourage steady progress toward reaching optimum preparation for competition. Greg Gatz is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports and oversees the program along with Steve Gisselman, Director of Strength and Conditioning. Assistant MEDICAL CARE In addition to the academic and fitness programs, the Tar Heels receive excellent care from one of the country’s best sports medicine staffs. The medical and athletic training facilities are located in the Student Health Center and Fetzer Gym. Both are near Tar Heel practice areas for easy access to the treatment and advice on the care and prevention of injuries that is available from the sports medicine staf The Athletic Department also recognizes a responsibilityf. in educating student athletes on the physical, mental, emotional and legal issues involved in drug abuse. Accordingly education and prevention program, the which department is administered has established by a drugthe University’s Student Health Services. STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT Building character in UNC student-athletes is the main charge of Student-Athlete Development. Through Carolina Outreach, Tar Heels are involved in a variety of proj ects and organizations on campus and in the community. The UNC- GINA ALLEN Department of Athletics has partnered with Gatorade and the UNC School of Public Health for a national pilot program called Get Kids in Action, in 2005 Carolina Leadership which Tar Heel student-athletes visit local elementary schools to encourage Academy Three-Dimensional children to exercise. The Carolina Dreams program allows young patients Leader Award winner at UNC Children's Hospitals to attend Tar Heel sporting events with UNC student-athletes. Other recent activities have included building a house with Habitat for Humanity , cooking meals at Ronald McDonald House and cleaning up the roadways through the Student-Athlete Development also seeksAdopt-a-Highway to develop student-athletes program. on a personal level through a variety of speakers who address issues like nutri- tion, gambling, relationship communication and substance use. Career Development helps UNC student-athletes look beyond college with resources such as career counseling and workshops on resume writing and interviewing skills. CHAPEL HILL & THE UNIVERSITY • In labeling Chapel Hill, “American’s finest college town,” Sports Illustrated said it is “the purest example we could find of a college town that is defined by a university – and a good uni- versity.” • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the nation's first state university to open its doors and the only pub- lic university to award degrees in the 18th century. • The cornerstone was laid for Old East, the nation's first state university building, Oct. 12, 1793. Hinton James, the first stu- dent, arrived from Wilmington, N.C., Feb. 12, 1795. • The American Society of Landscape Architects selected the Carolina campus as one of the most beautifully landscaped spots in the country. That listing is among the praise affirming the charm of mighty oaks, majestic quadrangles, brick sidewalks and other landscaping synonymous with UNC. • Today, the campus is undergoing an unprecedented physical transforma- tion made possible in part by North Carolinians' overwhelming approval of the $3.1 billion bond referendum for higher education. The referendum, approved in November 2000, was the nation's largest higher education bond package. • The bonds mean $510 million for renovations, repairs and new buildings so 21st century students at Carolina can learn in a 21st century environment. Also guided by a visionary master plan for growth now rapidly coming to life, the university is investing another $800-plus million from non-state sources, including private gifts and overhead receipts from faculty research grants, for other buildings essential to excellence. The resulting $1.3 billion capital con- struction program is among the largest underway at any major American uni- versity. • Recently completed projects include the renovation of Memorial Hall, which anchors the university's planned arts common and is now a comfortable, elegant venue for the performing arts; the Rams Head Center, a linchpin in the campus master plan that combines a 700-space parking deck, dining and student recreation facilities, and innovative sustainability practices; and the renovated Health Sciences Library, which features 140 computer workstations and technology that will encourage collaboration among scientists and educations in Chapel Hill and beyond. • UNC anchors one corner of the famed Research Triangle Park, which has played a vital role in nurturing the economic development of North Carolina. • The Sonja Haynes