Membership Benefits

Association with a group of pioneering colleges and universities concerned about assuring the education of student-athletes and helping young people which have:

Collectively created the nation's largest program for helping student-athletes continue their education after their eligibility has expired in an NCAA approved program.

Helped academically qualified former student-athletes from member schools start or continue in a Degree Completion Program at an NCAS school where they now reside.

Collectively created the nations largest and most highly acclaimed outreach and community service program using student-athletes as positive role models.

Initiated the celebration of National STUDENT-Athlete Day with model programs developed by the NCAS. National STUDENT-Athlete Day is currently co-sponsored with Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society and the NCAA.

Participated in the NCAS' educational programs for returning professional athletes which are officially sanctioned by the NBA, NBPA, NFL and NFLPA.
Professional Development:

All NCAS members are invited to participate in the Annual Conference held in the winter. This conference allows NCAS members to come together to discuss pertinent issues facing today's college student-athletes and athletic departments. Panel discussions and breakout sessions take place throughout the three day conference as well as updates on program development and new programs. There is also an opportunity to meet with NCAS Executive Committee Members and make contacts with member institutions from across the country.

NCAS members are also invited to bi-annual regional conferences for member schools. These meetings are program oriented and will now include the TEAMWORK Leadership Initiative and MVP Institutes referred to above. Again, these programs will consist of two-day train-the-trainers programs which will allow member institutions to send representatives to be trained. In turn, those representatives will return to campus to train student-athletes. There are no national conference, regional conference or training session registration fees, for one person, if a members dues are paid for that fiscal year.

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Public Relations Benefits

In 1996, 1997 and 1998 President William Clinton invited Giant Steps Award Winners to Washington, DC for a private White House meeting in honor of National STUDENT-Athlete Day. Giant Steps Awards are announced annually on April 6 in honor of National STUDENT-Athlete Day to those who exemplify the ideals of balancing athletics, academics and life pursuits. In the fall, Giant Steps Award Winners are honored at Sport in Society's Annual Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (this ceremony takes place in conjunction with the NCAS Annual Conference and representatives from all member institutions are invited to attend). Former Giant Steps Award Winners include: Donna Lopiano, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, former Senator Bill Bradley, Rachel Robinson and Marian Washington.

In 1995-96 media coverage included mentions in over 560 newspapers and on 44 network programs, about the NCAS, its member institutions and Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. These mentions include a National STUDENT-Athlete Day spread in USA Today with each participating NCAS members name, The Boston Globe and articles in the New York Times and The Sporting News.

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Recruiting and Admissions Benefits

By joining the Consortium, member institutions have proven their dedication to the academic welfare of their student-athletes.

Outreach presentations provide a positive image of the University to young people in the community who might consequently consider becoming future students at the institution.

Fundraising Benefits

By joining the NCAS in its mission to serve your community, it is also a great opportunity to recruit individuals from your community to donate to your outreach and community service programs. Many corporations and individuals who may not be directly interested in supporting athletics, may be interested in supporting those programs that help children by sending student-athletes into the community who will give hope and send positive messages.

To join the NCAS please contact the National Office at (407) 823-4770 or join via our online membership form.

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We like to keep current on our members and their progress each year. Please fill out the 2007-2008 Year-End-Stats Request Form.