Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center
Mrs. Kate Johnson, Director
Office: Library 207B
Mailing Address: Library 103
Email: kate.johnson@eku.edu
The Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center provides comprehensive academic support and resources for all student-athletes competing on NCAA varsity teams on EKU’s campus. The Center provides opportunities and services to help student-athletes reach their academic goals from the time they arrive on campus through graduation. Our mission is to strive for academic excellence while focusing on a culture of integrity and accountability.
Bratzke Center services include but are not limited to: academic advising, priority registration, academic monitoring, mentoring, supervised study hall, tutoring, access to Learning Specialist, academic skill development, assistance with recruiting visits, as well as providing referrals to other academic resources on campus. Student-Athletes academic progress is monitored closely to ensure all academic eligibility requirements are met as determined by the NCAA, ASUN, and EKU.
In collaboration with the Athletic department the Bratzke Center also assists with student-athlete development programming to promote student-athlete growth in five commitment areas: academics, athletics, personal development, service, and career/professional development. Throughout the year the the center and Athletics plans and coordinates outreach activities for student-athletes in support of the local community and Eastern Kentucky.