Kentucky Wildcats TV: CATS Center

The Center for Academic and Tutorial Services is unique in that it is located in close proximity to the central academic campus. This means that student-athletes have ready access to CATS before, after, and between classes. Most universities provide tutors upon request. Usually a student requests a tutor after poor performance in a course. At UK, the advisors examine the student-athlete's schedule at the beginning of the semester then assign tutors immediately. This can help prevent the student-athlete from falling behind. Whereas most universities may have a study table where a tutor meets with a group of students for certain subject needs, CATS provides scheduled 1-on-1 tutor sessions for student-athletes. Another CATS Program advantage is that the Jerry Claiborne Study Center allows student-athletes to complete their required quiet study hours anytime during operating hours. Student-athletes may make arrangements to use CATS resources during non-working hours. CATS has a cadre of mentors, many of whom are retired educators, to assist student-athletes with organizational skills and study strategies.