Faculty Mentoring Program

The MCLA Athletics department and the Faculty Athletics Representative (F.A.R.) have partnered to form a Faculty Mentoring Program. The program is intended to enhance the relationship between the Faculty and the student-athletes.

MCLA Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. Ann Billetz, Biology Department

Current Program Mentors:


Rob Harris Chemistry Men's Soccer	Jim Moriarty Business Baseball	Ann Billetz Biology Women's Basketball	Jerry Smosky Biology Golf	Tom Whalen Business Volleyball

Samantha Petty Political Science Women's Soccer	Anthony Daly History Men's Basketball	Justin Golub Biology Men's Lacrosse Women's Ice Hockey	Paul LeSage English Communications Softball	Amy Shapiro Business Men's Ice Hockey

Faculty Mentor Role:

1) To support the academic development of the student athlete
2) To promote understanding and communication between faculty and student-athletes
3) Provide coaches an additional resource to help advise student athletes
4) Informally interact with student-athletes and coaches
5) Facilitate student athlete and professor interactions
6) Meet with prospective student athletes during visits
7) Attend practices and games
8) Be a supportive Fan