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Artwork for Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics

Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics

Dr. Karen Weaver
College Athletics
NCAA
NIL Contracts
Title IX
Higher Education
Private Equity
NIL
Sports Betting
Big Ten Conference
Women's Sports
NCAA Division II
UNC Chapel Hill
NCAA External Gender Equity Review Report
Revenue Generation
University Of Kentucky
JMI Sports
Division I Athletics
Media Rights
Division I
Athletics

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, cam... more

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Artwork for Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics

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Utah State President Brad Mortensen joins Karen Weaver to discuss his first months leading his alma mater through a pivotal transition. He shares insights on the upcoming PAC-12 move, NIL, gambling risks, revenue strategy, and how Utah State is posit... more

Legalized gambling has become woven into nearly every corner of the sports industry, evolving far beyond simple win or lose wagers to bets on almost every moment of every game. Now, a new model called prediction markets is gaining momentum across spo... more

Many college presidents have never set foot at an NCAA convention — yet they're ultimately responsible for everything that happens in their athletics programs. So who's actually steering Division III? Karen Weaver goes behind the curtain with Dr. Mar... more

Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell shares his bold transformation of an HBCU campus that nearly closed; ditching football to build a community farm, pioneering the work college model, unveiling an iconic gym etched with civil rights history... more

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Karen Weaver
Host of the podcast and a leader in higher education governance discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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    This is absolutely essential for anyone in higher education & college sports. Quick episodes but they are rich in the most essential and up-to-date Information.

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Q: What does FAIR stand for and why is it important now?
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Q: What are our strengths? Where are our weaknesses?
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Q: What is your point of view on recruiting, and how are you thinking about organizing the department?
The perspective should focus on the challenges faced in recruiting and potential restructuring needs.

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The show consistently centers on governance, strategy, and the business of college athletics within higher education. Episodes frequently feature university presidents, trustees, CFOs, and senior administrators discussing funding models, governance structures, NCAA dynamics, and revenue strategies, with a strong emphasis on how athletics intersect with enrollment, alumni giving, and campus operations. Notable strengths include data-driven analysis, high-level governance insights, and practical implications for leadership teams navigating post-pandemic financial and regulatory changes. The format tends to pair institutional leaders with experts to dissect complex issues, making it valuable for decision-makers, board members, and senior campu... more

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