Academic Progress Rate Generates Lively Discussion at College Sport Research Institute Conference

By Gregory Lewinter, SM ‘11 and Ellen Staurowsky, Ithaca College   Scholars, professors, industry leaders, and students gathered April 20-22 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for the Fourth Annual College Sport Research Institute Conference. Among the topics receiving prominent attention was the impact of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) on athletic department budgets, coach recruiting strategies, and issues associated with athlete academic preparedness.   The APR, officially implement