Athletics and Academics: An Iowa Response
Richard Herrnstadt, Ken Weller and Steve McDonnell
Wednesday, 13 Feb 1991 at 12:00 pm – Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
Richard Herrnstadt is professor of English and chair of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Academic Status of ISU Student Athletes. Kenneth Weller is president emeritus of Central College in Pella. Steve McDonnell is director of ISU's Athletic Academic Services and helped develop the Athletic Department's response to the ad hoc committee report.Part of the National Affairs Series.
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