About Us

The Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center located in the Crabbe Library opened in June of 2000 after the generous donation given by its benefactor, Chad Bratzke. Chad was a walk-on to the EKU football team and went on to achieve success in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts. The former EKU All-American, Bratzke earned many academic honors while at EKU including Colonel Scholar, Presidential Scholar.

The office of Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center offers a variety of support services including mentoring, tutoring, study hall and academic advising to help assist the more than 300 EKU student-athletes reach their full academic potential. The over 3,000 square foot Bratzke Center has grown over the years to include a tutoring center, 34 station computer lab, academic advising office suite, as well as a classroom. A staff of academic advisors, tutors, and mentors work one on one with student-athletes to provide them support in their transition from high school to college and throughout their careers at EKU. 

Goals of the Student-Athlete Academic Success Center:

• To emphasize academic integrity through ensuring compliance with EKU, ASUN and NCAA academic requirements and regulations
• To provide multifaceted academic support services, which will assist student-athletes in achieving academic success
• To offer educational workshops and programming focusing on career, personal, professional and leadership development
• To provide community service opportunities to our student-athletes to enhance their overall college experience through serving others