Policy, politics, and community: A case study

The topic of the study is the strict eligibility policy for student athletes attending University City (MO) High School. The author defines strict eligibility policy as one that exceeds the minimum requirements of the State High School Athletic Association. This is a case study presenting the history of the policy from its inception in 1979 through its most recent update in 1993. Data gathering included using elite interviews with board members, superintendents, students, athletic directors, coaches, and athletic advisor. Newspaper stories, board of education minutes, policy revisions, and program evaluations and studies provided documentation. The writer presents conclusions of the impact of the policy on race, gender, and student performance. Six recommendations are made concerning creating policy or programs to improve academic achievement for student athletes.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Smith, Bruce A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Prestine, Nona A.

• Education, Administration
• Education, Physical
• Education, Secondary
• Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Smith, Bruce A.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

9780591088847
AAI9702667
(UMI)AAI9702667

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22172