S4. Ep. 2 - Why St. Francis University is Leaving DI Athletics

About this episode

The episode discusses Saint Francis University's decision to move from Division I to Division III athletics and its implications.

Saint Francis University stunned many in higher ed by announcing its move from Division I to Division III athletics. In this episode of Trusted Voices, Teresa Valerio Parrot and guest host Michael Harris, SMU dean ad interim, sit down with Saint Francis President Fr. Malachi Van Tassell to unpack that momentous decision. From transfer portals to NIL, accreditation to governance, the discussion goes beyond athletics to reveal how institutions can stay true to their mission while navigating change. Saint Francis University is a former client of TVP Communications.

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Valerio Parrot

Guest: Fr Malachi Van Tassell

Topics covered

• athletics
• higher education
• Division I
• Division III
• NIL
• accreditation
• governance

Keywords

• Saint Francis University
• TVP Communications

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