In Glare of Public Spotlight, College Officials Struggle to Deal with Perceived Lawlessness of Their Athletes.

Lederman, Douglas

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ERIC Number: EJ418449

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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In Glare of Public Spotlight, College Officials Struggle to Deal with Perceived Lawlessness of Their Athletes.

Lederman, Douglas

Chronicle of Higher Education, v37 n10 pA35-36 Nov 7 1990

Many college athletes have been involved in crimes this year, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. The incidents are more likely than before to be made public. Coaches and administrators disagree about disciplinary policy, but some institutions are responding with educational programs for athletes. (MSE)

Descriptors: Athletes, College Athletics, Crime, Discipline Policy, Higher Education, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Intervention, Public Opinion, Student Attitudes, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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