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Perception and Personnel Matters: Lessons from Florida State's Exclusion from the College Football Playoff

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate. This decision marks the first time an unbeaten Power 5 conference champion has been denied an opportunity to compete for the national championship in the college football playoff era.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity.

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How the Recruitment of High School Quarterbacks in College Football Foreshadows the Future of Tech Career Prospects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The exclusion of Florida State University’s football team from the College Football Playoff serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing high school recruits, particularly quarterbacks, hoping to join top-tier college football programs.

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Report: Racial and Gender Hiring Practices in College Athletics is Concerning

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial hiring practices in college athletics saw minor improvement but gender hiring practices declined, according to the 2022 College Sport Racial and Gender Report Card (CSRGRC) from the University of Central Florida (UCF). In D1 football at the FBS level, 44.7% points, a decrease from 2021’s 75.8 points in 2021.

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Identifying Gladiator Institutions: Welcoming Institutions for Athletes of Color Only

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now that college football season is in full swing again, millions of fans will be planted in front of their televisions cheering on their favorite teams. These recruits, too, will have players of color heavily represented among the most desired group of prospects. Dr. William B.

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Century-Old Institutions Paving the Way for DEI in Sports with Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But Dr. Ajhanai Keaton, an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, says that, while the NCAA’s policy has good intentions, there are no clear repercussions for athletic departments that do not include DEI programs. Dr. Kathleen E.

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Why the PAC-12 conference’s breakup affects more than your Saturday plans

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As of today, only four colleges remain: California State University, Oregon State University, Stanford University and Washington State University. The consequences of this major college sports realignment affect more than just Saturday football outings.

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