Student athletes face challenges that many of their traditional peers do not. Not only are athletes expected to perform in their sport, they're also required to achieve in the classroom, a dual hardship for a demographic already tackling the difficulties associated with non-traditional learning. But with athletics programs entrenched at many two-year colleges--more than 60,000 enrollees participate in intercollegiate sports annually--dedicated teams of administrators, coaches, faculty and athletic directors are helping scholar-athletes identify their academic goals while giving them an opportunity to play their favorite sport. The successful recruitment, retention, graduation and transfer of these individuals must continue to be a campus-wide commitment, say college officials.