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<p>Figures and Tables xi</p> <p>Preface xiii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xv</p> <p>The Authors xix</p> <p><b>PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS 1</b></p> <p>1 College Athletics: Continuity and Change Over Four Centuries 3<br /> <i>John R. Thelin</i></p> <p>2 An Overview of Fitness and Recreation in Collegiate Settings 21<br /> <i>Donald L. Rockey, Jr. and Robert J. Barcelona</i></p> <p>3 Theoretical Foundations 44<br /> <i>Mary F. Howard-Hamilton and Joy Gaston Gayles</i></p> <p>4 Ethics and Professionalism in College Athletics and Recreation 66<br /> <i>Michael L. Buckner</i></p> <p>5 Legal Issues in Intercollegiate Sports and Recreation 83<br /> <i>Barbara Osborne</i></p> <p>6 Title IX 107<br /> <i>Valerie M. Bonnette</i></p> <p>7 Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation 127<br /> <i>B. David Ridpath and Robertha Abney</i></p> <p>Part One Case Studies 153</p> <p><b>PART TWO: SKILLS 155</b></p> <p>8 Managing, Leading, and Supervising Student Employees and Staff 159<br /> <i>Colleen A. McGlone and Stephen Rey</i></p> <p>9 Financial Management and Budgeting 175<br /> <i>Timothy D. DeSchriver and Edgar N. Johnson</i></p> <p>10 Planning and Managing Facilities 196<br /> <i>James E. Greenwell</i></p> <p>11 Managing Events 212<br /> <i>Heather J. Lawrence</i></p> <p>12 Managing Friends and Raising Funds 232<br /> <i>David F. Wolf</i></p> <p>13 Managing Marketing and Public Relations 246<br /> <i>Scott Branvold</i></p> <p>14 Managing Political Environments and Relationships 266<br /> <i>Jeremy Stringer and Bill Hogan</i></p> <p>15 Managing Assessment and Evaluation 287<br /> <i>George S. McClellan</i></p> <p>Part Two Case Studies 299</p> <p><b>PART THREE: ISSUES 301</b></p> <p>16 A CEO’s Perspective of Athletics and Recreation 303<br /> <i>Michael A. Wartell</i></p> <p>17 Dimensions of Diversity 321<br /> <i>C. Keith Harrison, Scott Bukstein, and Walter Brock</i></p> <p>18 Health and Wellness Issues 336<br /> <i>David A. Shor, John H. Dunkle, and Carrie A. Jaworski</i></p> <p>19 Professional Development and Advancement 355<br /> <i>Chris King and David P. Synowka</i></p> <p>20 Summing Up and Looking Ahead 367<br /> <i>George S. McClellan, Donald L. Rockey, Jr., and Chris King</i></p> <p>Appendix: Resources for Leadership, Management, and Supervision of Staff and Volunteers 377</p> <p>Name Index 379</p> <p>Subject Index 383</p>

<p><b>George S. McClellan</b> is the vice chancellor for student affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.</p> <p><b>Chris King</b> is the director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas-Pan American.</p> <p><b>Donald L. Rockey, Jr.</b> is associate professor in the Recreation and Sport Management Program at Coastal Carolina University.</p>

<p><b>Praise for</b> <b><i>The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration</i></b></p> <p>"<i>The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration</i> provides insiders' in-depth and firsthand perspectives on issues in the contemporary professional administration of intercollegiate athletics and recreation, as well as practical solutions to these issues. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in college athletics and campus recreation administration." —<b>Ming Li</b>, professor and chair, Department of Sports Administration, College of Business, Ohio University</p> <p>"<i>The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration</i> is a useful text for undergraduate students preparing for sport management careers within postsecondary institutions. This book effectively blends historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, and practical illustrations in a relevant format that addresses key issues in intercollegiate sports and campus recreation. Of particular value is the focus on people and importance of building relationships based on integrity, trust, and mutual respect." —<b>Tom Collins</b>, associate professor of sport management, chair of Sport Studies and Physical Education, Chowan University</p>

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