SAAS - Boundless Futures ®
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BOUNDLESS FUTURES |
Boundless Futures ® is a multi-faceted personal, professional and leadership development program for student-athletes at the University of Washington. The program is designed to develop leaders in life and in the workplace through education, practical experiences and connections.
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS |
Boundless Futures provides programming for all UW student-athletes. From workshops on budgeting and finance to effective communication and professional networking, the Boundless Futures team creates experiences and connections to help student-athletes better understand themselves and leave UW equipped for their future.
Key programs within Boundless Futures includes:
- Dinner with a Dawg - An annual networking event presented by Boundless Futures and the Tyee Department. This event provides student-athletes with the opportunity to meet a diverse group of professionals from the Seattle area while gaining valuable advice about careers and life after college.
- General Studies Courses - A series of for-credit classes that are designed specifically for student-athletes and gives important insight into their unique experience. There are three different courses taught over autumn, winter and spring quarter.
- GEN ST 105: The purpose of the course is to aid student-athletes in their transition to the University of Washington. The class provides them with an overview of resources they have access to and equips them with the tools to grow and develop throughout their time here at the University of Washington.
- GEN ST 297: This course examines the specific roles and identities of student-athletes. Students define those identities in the course to inform their leadership styles and continue their personal development.
- GEN ST 305: This course is designed to provide UW student-athletes with a greater understanding of the transition out of elite athletics along with the unique experience and common difficulties student-athletes face when their career in collegiate athletics ends. Students learn strategies to assist in career preparation, financial literacy, life management, mental health & social support.
- Healthcare Huskies - A group geared to support current UW student-athletes in exploring and gaining professional experience in the healthcare and medical industries. This program provides student-athletes with professional connections, networking events, informational panels, job shadow experiences, mentoring, and more.
- Foster Leadership Academy - A cohort-style leadership program designed to enhance leadership skills and elevate a student’s game both on and off the field. Areas developed include: problem solving, emotional intelligence, difficult conversations, self-awareness and more. FLA is a partnership with the Foster School of Business.
To support Boundless Futures or to get involved with any of our student-athlete development programs, please email sadev@uw.edu.
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WASHINGTON STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
The Washington Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (WSAAC) is a group composed of one representative from each athletic team and leaders from student-athlete organizations. WSAAC representatives serve as the voice of the student-athletes on our campus, within the Pac-12 Conference and at the NCAA level. Members of the group strive to create a positive experience for all Husky student-athletes.
WSAAC works to build community across our athletic department, within our campus, and in the greater city of Seattle. Representatives are coach appointed and selected at the beginning of each academic year. The group meets throughout the year to coordinate social activities, community outreach projects, and to discuss issues of concern to fellow student-athletes.
For information on other student-athlete affinity groups, click here.
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MAILING ADDRESS | |
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University of Washington Student-Athlete Academic Services
Box 354070 Seattle, WA 98195-4070 |
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AAC HOURS OF OPERATION | |
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed |
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