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Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College AthleticsAuthor: Dr. Karen Weaver
Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, she interviews key leaders, stakeholders and those impacting the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, senior campus leaders now have a chance to learn about the challenges nearly every institution is facing post-pandemic. Today, athletics plays an even more crucial role in enrollment, retention, alumni donations, campus spirit, housing and dining, and marketing This podcast provides higher education leaders a chance to dive into the current issues with experts. linktr.ee/DrKarenWeaver Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Small Colleges, Big Changes: Serious Challenges at the Intersection of Enrollment and College Athletics
Episode 7
Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
Welcome to today’s episode, where we're diving into one of the most pivotal and complex topics in college athletics today. I'm Dr. Karen Weaver, and joining me are two leading experts in the field, Dr. Steve Dittmore, Dean at the University of North Florida, and Washington Post reporter Jesse Dougherty. Together, we’ll unravel the challenges facing small colleges as they navigate athletics and financial sustainability in the rapidly changing landscape of higher education. We'll examine real-world cases, like Notre Dame College of Ohio’s recent closure, Mount St. Mary's innovative addition of women’s flag football, and the financial struggles impacting small colleges in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Plus, we'll touch on how larger schools like Ohio State are setting new standards for athletic support, and we’ll take a closer look at schools making bold shifts, like the University of Hartford moving from Division I to Division III. Whether you're a college administrator, trustee, or just passionate about the future of college sports, this conversation promises to shed light on the pressing questions and potential paths forward in this evolving world
