President Emmert participates in sports roundtableOn February 1, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano held an amateur sports roundtable in Indianapolis. The discussion focused on areas where amateur sports organizations overlap with Department of Homeland Security agencies, including security, infrastructure, visas for international athletes and cybersecurity. Representatives from the NCAA, National Federation of State High School Association, Indiana Sports Corporation, USA Track & Field, USA Gymnastics, USA Synchronized Swimming and USA Diving attended.
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Office of the PresidentPresidential Attendance Request AddressP.O. Box 6222 Photos & ResourcesRecent photos of President Emmert and downloadable links. 2012 NCAA Convention Opening Business Session video. 2012 NCAA Convention State of the Association transcript. HeadlinesRecent stories on NCAA.org 3/30/12 - Emmert stresses academics to open Final Four weekend 3/22/12 - NCAA President Emmert 'Huddles' with Division III Swimmers and Divers 2/17/12 - NCAA sponsors IOC luncheon to celebrate women in sports 1/14/12 - DI Board reaffirms expense allowance, multi-year scholarships 1/13/12 - DI forum participants laud reforms, but some want slower pace
On the MarkQuotes from President Emmert on various NCAA topics. Where the money goes: “The money we generate buys services that support those students. If we can keep the athletic programs financially healthy, they can create more opportunities for students to participate in athletics.” Pay for Play: “As long as I'm president of the NCAA, we will not pay student-athletes to play sports. Compensation for students is just something I'm adamantly opposed to. We're providing athletes with world class educations and world class opportunities. If they are one of the few that are going to move on to become a pro athlete, there's no better place in the world to refine their skills as a student-athlete.” In the NewsA sampling of what other media around the country have written about President Emmert. USA Today: Despite criticism, NCAA takes firm stance on professionalism CBSSports.com: NCAA Says Sports Revenue Growth Won't Exceed 3% at Biggest Schools in U.S. |
