The Importance of Emerging Research in College Athletics: Informing Higher Education Graduate Programs

Session Submission Type: Interactive Symposium

Abstract

This symposium brings experts together to discuss college athletics as an emerging area of scholarship and teaching in higher education. By identifying connections between higher education and intercollegiate athletics we will determine effective practices, program outcomes, and innovative approaches to inform higher education leaders on intercollegiate athletics’ structure and operations.

Sub Section

• IX. Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs

Organizer

• Nancy Lough, UNLV

Presenters

• Nancy Lough, UNLV

• Lisa Melanie Rubin, Kansas State University

• Kristina Navarro, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

• Eddie Comeaux, University of California, Riverside