Audio Podcasts
"When it Comes to College Athletics, There's a 100% Chance of Continu…
Dr. Cheryl McConnell, president of St. Joseph's University, discusses the challenges and transformations in higher education, particularly in the context of athletics and university identity. She emphasizes the need for strat...
Price of Play: Economist Dan Rascher Breaks Down the $2.8 Billion Hou…
Join host Karen Weaver and economist Dr. Dan Rascher as they decode the landmark House v. NCAA case, revealing how antitrust rules, NIL rights, and billion-dollar settlements will reshape college athletics and empower student...
Navigating Private Equity in College Sports with Shamrock Capital's M…
r. Karen Weaver discusses the complexities of private equity in college athletics with Michael LaSalle from Shamrock Capital Advisors. They explore the definition of private equity, the governance structures of universities, ...
Presidential Leadership in a Changing College Athletics Landscape-An …
Dr. Darryll Pines, the president of the University of Maryland, discusses the evolving landscape of college athletics and higher education. He addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by recent changes, including ...
NIU's Strategic Shift in Athletic Conferences-Interview with Sean Fra…
In this podcast episode, Dr. Karen Weaver interviews Sean Frazier, the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU). They discuss the evolving landscape of Division I athletics, focusing on N...
A Time for Choosing-Saint Francis Moves from DI to DIII
Welcome to the podcast. Today, we'll navigate the crossroads of higher education and college sports. We'll explore how institutions must reassess their place in today's landscape, not where they stood decades ago. Joining me ...
Sports Betting, Mental Health, and the Hidden Risks of March Madness
For so many college students around the country, March Madness creates opportunities to build brackets and watch them dissolve. However, since mobile sports betting became as easy as picking up your phone, the dynamic has cha...
“We have more athletes than we have fans”
We're joined by journalist Eric Kelderman from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Erik has covered college administration for years, with a focus on the challenges facing campus leaders. From accreditation to finance to publi...
Trustees and Politics: UNC’s Leadership Battle and the Bill Belichick…
Karen Weaver sits down with the News & Observer higher education reporter Korie Dean to discuss a brewing governance battle within the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. They explore a recent controversy involving UNC...
Playing FAIR: NIL Dispute Resolutions Emerge in College Sports
Tim Nevius, founder of Nevius Legal and FAIR Sports, discusses the evolving landscape of college athletics, NIL agreements, and revenue-sharing models. He explains FAIR’s role in dispute resolution for athletes, universities,...
What's Inside the Power 4 NIL contracts athletes will sign?.
In this insightful episode, Dr. Karen Weaver sits down with Michael LeRoy, a labor and employment relations professor at the University of Illinois, and dive into the implications of NIL contracts and the potential for privat...
The Search for Integrity in College Athletics: Indiana President Emer…
My guest is Thomas Ehrlich, Indiana University's president emeritus, former provost at the University of Pennsylvania and Dean of the Stanford Law School. Tom was a member of the Big Ten's COP/C council (Council of Presidents...
From DEI to NCAA: The Shifting Landscape of Higher Ed
My guest is Robert Kelchen, Professor of Education Policy and an expert in higher education finance, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We cover the Trump administration's "Dear Colleague" letter, to pressures to cu...
A President’s Guide to Elevating Institutional Value Through College …
Join Dr. Karen Weaver as she speaks with sports media experts/consultants John Kosner and Ed Desser about the evolving landscape of college athletics. John and Ed authored the seminal 2021 NCAA Gender Equity Media analysis wh...
How Can DI University Leaders Navigate Legal Challenges in the New La…
With the 2025 NCAA Convention fast approaching, I wanted to visit with an attorney who is regular conversations with Division I campuses to navigate their futures. They ask my guest tough questions and she provides legal clar...
Accelerating Change: Improving the Athlete Experience Through Active …
Hello, and welcome to the 150th episode of Trustees and Presidents ! I’m Karen Weaver. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s at the center of the storm in college athletics— change . Why is it so challenging for college ath...
Leading Change in Division III: Athletics, Enrollment and the NCAA's …
My guest today is a game-changer—both on the national stage and on his own campus. He’s one of the leading voices in NCAA Division III governance and transformation. As the newly appointed chair of the NCAA Division III Presi...
The MAC's Mission: Elevating Ethics and Sustainability in College Ath…
I'm joined on the podcast by President Geoffrey S. Mearns, the 17th president of Ball State University. Since 2017, he’s led initiatives like *Destination 2040: Our Flight Path*, driving record-breaking enrollment, alumni eng...
Are Demographics Destiny? A Look at Higher Ed's Future in the Philade…
Small, private colleges in the Philadelphia area are undergoing significant financial philanthropy to stabilize. Institutions can stand out for their financial resilience; others show promising signs of recovery through str...
Small Colleges, Big Changes: Serious Challenges at the Intersection o…
Welcome to today’s episode, where we're diving into one of the most pivotal and complex topics in college athletics today. I'm Dr. Karen Weaver, and joining me are two leading experts in the field, Dr. Steve Dittmore , Dean a...
Inside the Game: U. Kentucky Embraces Private Equity Strategies, Grow…
Welcome to the podcast! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Eric N. Monday, Executive Vice President at the University of Kentucky, as he shares insights on the role of UK’s brand in the community and the evolving landscape of college...
The Hidden Game: Inside College Athletes' NIL Paychecks and How the M…
Today I'm joined by three journalists from the Washington Post to discuss their deeply reported series on NIL and college athletics. Albert Samaha is a sports investigative reporter at The Washington Post and author of two bo...
Money Over Mission? West Coast Presidents Navigate Conference Realign…
Welcome to the podcast! I’m Karen Weaver, and today we’re tackling the evolving world of college athletics with my guest, the legendary John Canzano, reporter, owner of the substack site Bald Faced Truth and radio host. John’...
Now That Judge Wilken Has Approved The NCAA Settlement, What’s Next? …
Welcome to today's episode, where we’ll dive into the latest developments in the House v NCAA case. It’s a legal battle that could transform college sports forever., The attorneys in this case filed a revised settlement propo...