Archive: A New Ball Game: Challenges of Intercollegiate Athletics in the University

Join the Evans School in a discussion of the challenges that confront modern intercollegiate athletics, which can undermine a university's credibility as a nonprofit and educational enterprise. Explore how athletic competition can be better integrated into the educational mission of the university and the critical role of coaches, faculty, and university leaders in supporting both athletic and academic achievement for the student athlete. The roundtable panel includes Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, and former president of the University of Washington; J. Patrick Dobel, John and Marguerite Walker Corbally Professor in Public Service; Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UW); Lorenzo Romar, head coach, UW Men's Basketball; and Heather Tarr, head coach, UW Women's Softball. Mark Emmert, NCAA President J. Patrick Dobel, Professor, University of Washington Ed Taylor, Vice Provost, University of Washington Lorenzo Romar, Men's Head Basketball Coach, University of Washington Heather Tarr, Head Softball Coach, University of Washington 04/25/2013 The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.