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The Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program acknowledges several individuals for their leadership and service to not only the University of Pittsburgh, but also their devotion to their families and communities.
Gifts will be made in the following names:
- Chancellor Mark Nordenberg and Dr. Nikki Nordenberg - Life Skills
- John and JeanAnne Pelusi, Sr. - Family Leadership
- John C. Pelusi, Jr. - Financial Planning
- Jamie C. Pelusi - Community Involvement
- Jacquie C. Pelusi - Community Involvement
- Jodie C. Pelusi - Community Involvement
- Francis and Charles L. ("Corky") Cost - Community Leadership
- Rita and Sam Sciullo - Mentoring
- Mary Lynn and John T. Majors - Football Life Skills
- Jacqueline and Jamie Dixon - Basketball Life Skills
- 1976 Football National Championship - Excellence Fund
MISSION STATEMENT
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The mission of the Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program is to develop and prepare student-athletes for success while in college and for life after college, utilizing academic, athletic and community resources.
Initiated in 1995 as one of the pilot programs in the NCAA Champs Life Skills Program, The Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program continues to expand its commitment to the offerings and opportunities in the following areas:
- Academic Achievement
- Athletic Achievement
- Career Development and Graduate School Preparation
- Community Service
- Character and Leadership Development
- Personal Development
- Financial Education
- Health and Wellness
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DELIVERY OF SERVICES
The University of Pittsburgh offers programming to its student-athletes in order to enrich their experiences during attendance at the University. Joining the Athletic Department in these efforts are Academic Support Service for Student-Athletes (ASSSA), Student Affairs, UPMC Sports Medicine, the Pitt Alumni Association, and the Varsity Letter Club.
In addition, the Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program offers various programs and speakers centering on topics of interest to our student-athletes. The program is part of the NCAA/CHAMPS life skills philosophy. Programs are selected through the following methods:
- An annual Needs Assessment completed by student-athletes indicating which topics and careers are currently of greatest interest to them.
- An annual program Evaluation completed coaches and staff, academic counselors, trainers, student-athletes and administration.
- Programs suggested by our life skills staff, student-athletes, trainers, coaches, administrators and student-athletes.
- Influence from current events in the world, nation, and/or in our own community and campus.
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HEARST LIFE SKILLS RESOURCE CENTER
Opened in 2008 with the generous support of the Hearst Foundation, the Hearst Life Skills Resource Center is the location of life skills staff offices, the Career and Graduate School Resource Room, as well as the Hearst Life Skills Conference Room.
Student-athletes utilize this space for career and graduate school research and development, individual meetings with the life skills staff, SAAC officer meetings and small group study sessions.
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OUR STAFF
Penny Semaia
Assistant A.D., Student Life
412-648-9369
psemaia@athletics.pitt.edu
As Director, Penny is responsible for the management, coordination, and supervision of the Panther Game Plan Life Skills program.
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