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Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for Senior Campus Leaders On College Athletics

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by Dr. Karen Weaver

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Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, she interviews key leaders, stakeholders and those impacting the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, senior campus leaders now have a chance to learn about the challenges nearly every institution is facing post-pandemic. Today, athletics plays an even more crucial role in enrollment, retention, alumni donations, campus spirit, housing and dining, and marketing Pre-order Karen Weaver's new book NOW: "Understanding College Athletics" https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/33296/understanding-college-athletics

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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026

No Confidence: Why Some Faculty Are Pushing Back Against Presidents Over Budgets & Sports

Faculty across the country are casting "no confidence" votes against their college presidents in record numbers—and budgets and athletics spending are often at the heart of it. In this episode, host Karen Weaver talks with veteran presidents Dr. Michael Nietzel and Dr. Chuck Ambrose, co-authors of the new book, No Confidence: When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents, about why faculty are pushing back, what triggers these votes, and how leaders can rebuild trust before it's too late. #HigherEd #CollegePresidents #BoardOfTrustees #SharedGovernance #HigherEdLeadership #CollegeAthletics #NoConfidenceVotes

May 10, 2026

Trustees Can’t Do The Job They Are Told To Do: Michigan State’s Battle Over College Athletics Oversight

Michigan State University trustees Mike Balow and Dennis Denno pull back the curtain on what it really means to be a fiduciary in the high‑stakes world of Big Ten athletics and private equity. They explain why trustees must be “the adults in the room,” how opaque media and NIL ventures can endanger a university’s long‑term future, and why bipartisan oversight and transparency are non‑negotiable. Link to their Op-ed: "<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/to-maintain-trust-proper-oversight-at-msu-is-required-opinion/ar-AA21AyUo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">To Maintain Trust, Proper Oversight at MSU is required"</a>

May 8, 2026

School Spirit: It's Not Just About Athletics Anymore

A new Art & Science Group poll of 1,481 college-bound seniors shows students define campus spirit far beyond wins and losses, prioritizing unity, traditions, and everyday pride over big-time sports. Karen Weaver talks with principals Craig Goebel and David Strauss about what presidents should actually invest in, how politics and ideology shape demand for athletics, and smarter strategies for enrollment-challenged small privates.FULL Study: https://www.artsci.com/student-poll/studentpoll-volume-19-issue1

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What is Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for Senior Campus Leaders On College Athletics?: Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, she interviews key leaders, stakeholders and those impacting the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, senior campus leaders now have a chance to learn about the challenges nearly every institution is facing post-pandemic. Today, athletics plays an even more crucial role in enrollment, retention, alumni donations, campus spirit, housing and dining, and marketing

Pre-order Karen Weaver's new book NOW: "Understanding College Athletics" https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/33296/understanding-college-athletics
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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