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Knight
Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
The Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics was formed by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in October 1989 in response to more than a decade of highly visible scandals in college sports. The goal of the Commission was to recommend a reform agenda that emphasized academic values in an arena where commercialization of college sports often overshadowed the underlying goals of higher education. Must see web site with reports and studies concerning intercollegiate athletics! Start with the About Page. WVU athletics -- where are we now? A professional sports farm team with coaches paid more than a number of athletic programs combined? Is the athletic department controlled by the university? Check out this web site! Also read: Separate Worlds: Studies Show Big-Time Athletics Don't Impact Academic Donations -- SportsIllustrated.com Many U.S. Athletes Find Their Programs Threatened at Home AP Commentary -- By Myles Brand, President of the NCAA From the Myles Brand Commentary -- "I
firmly believe it is shortsighted to eliminate sports and reduce
opportunities for a broad and diverse spectrum of student-athletes.
Intercollegiate athletics administrators should not make the mistake of
equating the lack of revenues produced or the cost of conducting these
sports with the value they bring, both to the individual
student-athlete and to the institution." "The most important thing
in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most
important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The
essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well." We look forward to your comments, questions, advice and assistance. Please write us today. Thank you for your generous contributions and encouragement! © 2004-2007 Friends of Track & Field. All Rights Reserved. Best viewed at 800 x 600 pixels, text size small. |
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