Examining the Inclusiveness of Intercollegiate Team Climate and Its Influence on Student-Athletes' Cross-Racial Interactions

Abstract

Under the fourth theme of complexity, the need for multiple models to better understand the learning experiences of students was proposed. Finally, the fifth theme considered specific tools, software packages, and other methods of gathering and using assessment data.Using data on head football coaching compensation for new and amended contracts from 2007 through 2010, the determinants of salaries were analyzed. Regression analysis showed that, when a football team's on-field performance improves over the previous season and over the past five seasons, a coach's short-term and long-term compensation increased. Neither improvements in the team's academic performance, nor the number of major violations incurred under a coach's regime, affected a coach's compensation. (50 ref)-Second author is at Louisiana State University.

The Division I men's basketball transfer redshirt requirement : hurting or helping black student-athletes?

“…The United States is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, and because of this, colleges and universities are responsible for preparing students to live in a multicultural society (Jones, Liu, & Bell, 2017). Many institutions across the United…”

“…States have prioritized enrollment of a heterogeneous student body to encourage interactions and inclusion (Jones et al, 2017). However, the cumulative effects and impacts of the experiences of Black students at PWIs including racial microaggressions, stereotypes, and threats can be devastating to academic success (Solórzano, Ceja, & Yosso, 2000).…”

“…Student-athletes in revenue-generating sports such as basketball are often perceived as economic capital within Division I athletic departments (Hawkins, 2010). Student-athlete exploitation has handcuffed the development of Black studentathletes from an academic perspective while simultaneously demanding the pursuit of athletic excellence (Beamon, 2008 (Jones et al, 2017). However, White studentathletes believed team environments were more inclusive than Black student-athletes, which can be attributed to Black student-athletes feeling pressure to conform to racial stereotypes, encountering racial hostility, or navigating unequal treatment from administration, faculty, and staff (Jones et al, 2017).…”

“…Student-athlete exploitation has handcuffed the development of Black studentathletes from an academic perspective while simultaneously demanding the pursuit of athletic excellence (Beamon, 2008 (Jones et al, 2017). However, White studentathletes believed team environments were more inclusive than Black student-athletes, which can be attributed to Black student-athletes feeling pressure to conform to racial stereotypes, encountering racial hostility, or navigating unequal treatment from administration, faculty, and staff (Jones et al, 2017). Additionally, the larger the size of the student body at the institution, the less likely cross-racial interactions and inclusive environments existed (Jones et al, 2017).…”

“…Coaches impact the environment of the team as well, and have power to foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for a new team member to be embraced by (Jones et al, 2017). The consistently evolving team and coaching staff as well as various levels of player experiences and abilities presents a significant challenge during the acclimation process of the transfer student-athlete (Saxe et al, 2017).…”