Our final session is an exciting one! @Levon_Esters leads “Balancing Athletics and Academic Priorities” with @JosephICastro, @PresMillieG, @Whittier_Pres, & John Bassett! 🏀⚽️🏈🎓 #MPC2023
Q1: Considering the importance many students and alumni place on college athletics, what has been your approach to ensuring that academics remain a priority?
A1: "Academics is the most important thing. But we know that people care more deeply about athletics. Donors will give to both if you create that balance. We have to be as equitable as possible..." #MPC2023
A1: "Leaders need to remind folks of the benefits of athletics – e.g. enrollment can go up if teams win #MarchMadness – but leaders also need to remind folks of academic wins... it's all about the balance." #MPC2023