think broadly about increasing educational opportunity for college student-athletes
Substantive progress has been made in improving conditions for Division I NCAA student-athletes. Within the past few months, scholarships for student-athletes at top colleges have expanded Read more
leaders’ perspectives on homelessness
Two leaders’ very different ways of thinking about homelessness in NYC. (I prefer the latter.):
how do varsity athletics contribute to higher education?
At Northern Michigan University, an institution that draws over 80% of its students from within state and where almost 90% of students are white, student-athletes come from around the world. They diversify the larger campus community and enrich the learning experiences of all:
http://www.nmuwildcats.com/sports/mswimdive/2015-16/roster.
almost 20,000 Wisconsin K-12 students experienced homelessness last school year
that’s about one student per every three teachers and six students for every administrator.
how many students were homeless last school year?
Numbers of students identified in some Wisconsin school districts last academic year and, for comparison, the # that were identified in the same districts ten years ago:
Beloit: 590 (55)
Green Bay: 1102 (579)
Madison: 1347 (485)
Milwaukee: 3937 (1,922)
Oshkosh: 274 (37)
Most districts throughout the state have seen radical increases in student homelessness over this stretch. Districts and communities need to think about and respond to this issue in new ways.
awareness in chicago
There are many stories about the “new” faces of homelessness, but these stories have been written regularly since 2009. What is new is school and community recognition that this is not a peripheral issue. Leaders need Read more
integrating athletics with institutional missions
Although much of the current discussion on reform in intercollegiate athletics frames sports teams as a drain on resources, athletics can be a powerful mechanism for furthering institutional missions. Consider the case of Northern Michigan University. It’s mission is to Read more
bill russell, the leader
Bill Russell, an all-time NBA greats, is one of the great leadership stories in sport. We think of Russell’s many titles with the Celtics as a reflection of his great skill as a defender, passer, rebounder, and scorer, but less is discussed regarding Read more
operation safety net
Dr. Jim Withers’ sustained commitment to providing healthcare to people on the streets — a model from which we can all learn: http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/17/us/iyw-homeless-doctor/
