School Spirit: It's Not Just About Athletics Anymore
About this episode
The episode discusses how college-bound seniors define campus spirit beyond athletics, emphasizing unity and traditions.
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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