{"id":7601,"date":"2014-09-30T17:23:30","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T21:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capitalsportsnc.com\/?p=7601"},"modified":"2014-10-20T23:18:58","modified_gmt":"2014-10-21T03:18:58","slug":"acc-council-of-presidents-set-forth-initial-priorities-balancing-academics-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalsportsnc.com\/?p=7601","title":{"rendered":"ACC Council of Presidents set forth initial priorities balancing academics, athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Donna Shalala.<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Atlantic Coast Conference is submitting its initial priorities as part of the new autonomy structure that will help every student-athlete better achieve the kind of rewarding experience they deserve as part of the collegiate model. The priorities are being sent forward to the NCAA by the October 1 deadline.<\/p>\n

Each of the priorities builds upon the ACC\u2019s overall mission to emphasize both academic excellence and athletic competitiveness, seeking to maximize the educational and athletic opportunities of its student-athletes while enriching their quality of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ACC has consistently been a leader in appropriately balancing academics and athletics,\u201d said Donna Shalala, Chair of the ACC Council of Presidents and President of the University of Miami. \u201cThe list of priorities that we are submitting to the NCAA reflects our determination to continue improving our student-athletes\u2019 experience as an integral part of the educational missions of our world-class universities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe collegiate model is a very special part of this country\u2019s educational system and culture, and we believe the priorities set forth continue to focus on the importance of better addressing the needs of our student-athletes,\u201d said ACC Commissioner John Swofford. \u201cThe work that\u2019s been done by our membership and now sent forth by the Council of Presidents shows a commitment to highlighting a more effective structure where these benefits can be realized.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Council\u2019s priorities are a principled and disciplined approach to reform with a continued commitment to both male and female student-athletes and our broad-based programs.<\/p>\n

The initial priorities being sent forward by the ACC include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Examination of scholarship protections for student-athletes;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Meeting a student-athlete\u2019s cost of attendance;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ensuring institutional flexibility to provide educational support for former student-athletes;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Examination of career-related insurance options for student-athletes; and<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ensuring that nutritional needs of student-athletes are met in a reasonable way. <\/p>\n

Additional topics were also identified for further discussion and possible inclusion within future legislative cycles. These topics include, but are not limited to, exploring the time demands on student-athletes and safeguarding the right of student-athletes to enjoy the full educational opportunities and benefits available to other students.<\/p>\n

The Council previously charged three subcommittees to evaluate the new NCAA autonomy topics relative to three subsets of student-athletes (prospective, current and former). Each subcommittee was chaired by a President and included a broad-based group of university practitioners that have expertise in the topics within each respective subcommittee. All 15 member institutions were represented between the three subcommittees. Following this work, the league\u2019s 5-5-5 committee on autonomy reviewed the recommendations, which were then forwarded to the Council of Presidents.<\/p>\n

– News release<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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