The New England Small College Athletic Conference

Download or read book The New England Small College Athletic Conference written by Dan Covell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-06-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New England Small College Athletic Conference has won glowing appraisals in the sporting press since its founding in 1971. Established to strengthen intercollegiate sports in harmony with the high academic standards of its members--11 prestigious liberal arts colleges--the NESCAC is committed to equity and inclusion in athletic programs, and to providing only need-based financial aid. The Conference's reputation attracts many gifted student athletes. Drawing extensively on campus archives, media reports and interviews, this book compares the NESCAC's lofty strategy to reality, with a focus on recruiting, admissions, financial aid and diversity goals.