Spelman College dropping intercollegiate athletics:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/11/01/spelman-eliminates-athletics-favor-campus-wide-wellness-initiative
Given the state of higher-ed and the economy, I'm wonder if this is a start of a trend or just an edge case...
Edge case. Such a small percentage of their population played NCAA sports it just wasn't worth it. Most schools have significantly higher percentages, especially the small liberal arts schools that make up a lot of D3. NCAA sports is a significant recruiting tool for many schools.
In fact, there have been more schools adding programs like football - which is expensive - in pursuit of the elusive male student.
That's disappointing.
I've compiled some of the alumnae reaction:
http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2012/11/spelman-to-drop-athletics
Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 01, 2012, 11:46:40 AM
That's disappointing.
I've compiled some of the alumnae reaction:
http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2012/11/spelman-to-drop-athletics
Collateral damage at Agnes Scott and Wesleyan GA and the rest of the
GSAC (http://www.d3hoops.com/conf/GSAC/women/2012-13/standings).