Student-Athlete Academics: Universities have failed the Student-Athletes

In an era where academia and athletics fiercely compete on the collegiate battlefield, a pressing conundrum casts a shadow over the sanctuaries of learning: the wavering academic commitment to the very athletes who champion the institution's colors. Emmanuel Agbejemisin, equipped with both the experience of the courts and the insights of academia, probes deeply into this crisis, unmasking the intricate dance of compromise that places athletics on a pedestal, often at the expense of educational integrity.

Through a rigorous lens, Agbejemisin analyzes the systemic flaws, the ethical quagmires, and the relentless pursuit of victory that often sidelines the true mission of higher education—enlightenment and empowerment through knowledge. With a blend of qualitative and quantitative inquiries set in the halls of W. College, this exploration proposes a recalibration of values: a pivot to a paradigm where athlete-students emerge not merely as victors in sport but as triumphant scholars equipped for life's vast arena.

Presented as a strategic blueprint, Agbejemisin's work is a call to arms—a meticulous strategy aimed at invigorating leadership, galvanizing stakeholder commitment, and constructing an academic sanctuary where the pursuit of knowledge and athletic excellence coalesce to cultivate the true essence of the student-athlete.

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Ljudbok: 14 november 2024