Academic Features - Ohlone Renegades Men's Basketball

• Ohlone College awards Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees in more than 35 areas of study.

• Both the AA and AS programs require 60 units.

  Over the last three years, Ohlone basketball players have left the program with an average of 71 units under their belt. This not only earns them an AA or AS, but it also gives them a jump-start on a degree at the 4-year level!

• The Ohlone College faculty consists of 134 full-time faculty and approximately 450 part-time faculty. Instructors are required to have a Master's degree in their field and 18 faculty currently hold Doctorate degrees.

• Student to teacher ratio is 22 to 1, allowing for more personal interaction.

• The $10 million Hyman Center for Business and Technology houses over 400 computers complete with programming, multimedia, graphics, Microsoft Office and internet access for the campus community.

• The Learning Resource Center/Library holds 61,000 book volumes, 200 periodicals in print format, and web-based access through four databases to 1,710 journals and newspapers. The collection also includes 8,000 audiotapes; 2,500 videotapes and 45,000 microforms.

• Players are exposed to special "Life Skills" programs to supplement their education in the classroom. These seminars include resume writing, study skills, test taking, time management, and NCAA transfer requirements.

• The Counseling Department provides specialized courses, which can aid students in diagnosing a learning disability. They also offer courses to aid learning disabled students in developing strategies for the successful completion of math classes or developing reading and writing skills.

Academic Support for Basketball Players

Kenn Waters, Academic Coordinator for Athletes. Kenn has over 20 year of academic counseling experience. He is fully versed on NCAA eligibility and transfer guidelines. He coordinates all educational plans and oversees class selection and progress towards degree.

All Ohlone athletes get priority class registration. This means that they are allowed to register for classes a week in advance of the rest of the student-body. Priority registration ensures that they can select the appropriate classes without fear of the classes already being full!

Academic Notebooks and Daily Planners. Each player has an academic notebook which helps them manage their time wisely and helps the staff monitor their progress. Players must bring their notebooks to class and study table sessions.

Access to English and Math Tutors in Hyman Hall. Each player has the opportunity to get free tutoring for their homework and classes in the English and Math Labs. Tutors are available throughout the day and evening.

Study Table. All players are required to attend a two-hour study table session, three days per week. Course specific tutors are available. Players also have access to computers and reference materials.

Follow up. The coaching staff monitors all study table sessions, does random class checks, sends out three progress reports per semester, and is in constant contact with professors.