Sport and the Neoliberal University

RYAN KING-WHITE is an associate professor in the kinesiology department at Towson University in Maryland.

"In this series of revealing case studies, the political and economic forces that shape problems ranging from sexual violence to athlete recruitment are laid bare. A must-read for scholars and activists seeking to address the injustices of sport in the neoliberal university."- Samantha King (School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University) “While the study of intercollegiate sport has made great strides in the past decade or so, Sport and the Neoliberal University: Profit, Politics, Pedagogy  makes a profound contribution by offering a truly comprehensive, multi-faceted, and critically insightful deconstruction/ reconstruction of sport’s position and influence within the neoliberal university. The book represents an excoriating antidote to the general acceptance of the contemporary intercollegiate sport model.  As such, Sport and the Neoliberal University is must reading for anyone committed to the reform of this labyrinthine and exploitative institution.”- David Andrews (professor of Physical Cultural Studies, Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland) "?Selected New Books on Higher Education" by Ruth Hammond (Chronicle of Higher Education) "This book adds to the critical discussion of college sports and their relevance to higher education....It is good to bring a critical lens to higher education operations and this book may help to spark such critical discussion." (Journal of Studemt Affairs Research and Practice) "In this series of revealing case studies, the political and economic forces that shape problems ranging from sexual violence to athlete recruitment are laid bare. A must-read for scholars and activists seeking to address the injustices of sport in the neoliberal university."- Samantha King (School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University) “While the study of intercollegiate sport has made great strides in the past decade or so, Sport and the Neoliberal University: Profit, Politics, Pedagogy  makes a profound contribution by offering a truly comprehensive, multi-faceted, and critically insightful deconstruction/ reconstruction of sport’s position and influence within the neoliberal university. The book represents an excoriating antidote to the general acceptance of the contemporary intercollegiate sport model.  As such, Sport and the Neoliberal University is must reading for anyone committed to the reform of this labyrinthine and exploitative institution.”- David Andrews (professor of Physical Cultural Studies, Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland) "Selected New Books on Higher Education" by Ruth Hammond (Chronicle of Higher Education) "This book adds to the critical discussion of college sports and their relevance to higher education....It is good to bring a critical lens to higher education operations and this book may help to spark such critical discussion." (Journal of Studemt Affairs Research and Practice)

• Introduction: Contexts and Constraints in Contemporary Intercollegiate AthleticsRyan King-WhitePart I: Ongoing IssuesChapter 1: Truth for Sale: Penn State, (Joe) Paterno, and (Terry) PegulaHenry Giroux, Susan Searls Giroux and Ryan King-White                                                  Chapter 2: “A common-sense, fiscally conservative approach”: Sport, politics, and the death of higher education in WisconsinNeal C. Ternes and Michael D. Giardina                                                                              Chapter 3: Fixing the Front Porch?: Maryland’s Move to the Big-10Jaime DeLuca and Callie Batts Maddox                                                       Chapter 4: Football, Rape Culture, and the Neoliberal University (as) Brand: Reflections on Institutional Governance in the Jameis Winston Rape InvestigationMatthew G. Hawzen, Lauren C. Anderson, and Joshua I. NewmanChapter 5: College Athletes as Employees & the Politics of Title IXEllen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D.Part II: Emerging ConcernsChapter 6: “The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s “Nothing Short of Remarkable” Rebranding of Academic Success                                                     Richard M. Southall and Crystal Southall                                                                 Chapter 7: Is this the beginning of the end? Small colleges and universities are questioning the value of an NCAA program for their student bodyOliver RickChapter 8: Confessions of a Human Trafficker: Inside the Global Network (Of International – Student  - Athletes in NCAA Football)Adam Beissel                                                                                     Chapter 9: Welcome to the Factory: College Athletics and Corporatized RecruitingJacob J. Bustad and Ronald L. MowerChapter 10: “Some Kind of Joke”: Consultancy Firms and College AthleticsRyan King-WhiteAcknowledgements                                                                                       Notes on ContributorsIndex