Indiana University Athletics
Inside Student Development: Getting to Know Intern Josh Shelton
12/4/2007 12:00:00 AM | Student-Athlete Services
Dec. 4, 2007
IUHOOSIERS.com sat down Indiana's Student Development Department to do a Q&A session to get to know the staff. Intern Josh Shelton is next on the list.
Why did I choose to work for IU Athletics?
I chose Indiana, because I am completing my master's degree in Bloomington. Everyone in my department had great things to say about the athletic department and felt the opportunity would be very beneficial.
What do I like most about my job?
I enjoy working with the student-athletes at study tables each night. There I am able to develop working relationships and foster their academic growth.
Sports participation:
In high school, I played basketball, baseball, and football. I had a brief stint with baseball in college.
Career aspirations:
This spring I will begin work on my doctorate degree in Physical Education. After completion of my doctoral degree, I would like to teach others how to teach Physical Education.
Free time activities:
In my free time I play golf and Xbox 360.
Last book I read/ last movie I saw:
Hank Haney: The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need and Elf
Favorite sports team:
Indiana and Notre Dame
Artist that takes up most of my iPod:
Twista and Common
If I could live anywhere, it would be:
Any place that allows me to play golf all year long.
My first job:
Teaching at a research one institution.
