1. The NCAA, its Conferences, and the Economics of Athletics

2. The National Collegiate Athletic Association at a Glance Principle governing body of intercollegiate athletics in the United States Over 1,200 member institutions, conferences and affiliates Three Divisions: Division I (further divided into the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Football Championship Subdivision), Division II, Division III http://www.ncaa.org/ http://www.ncaa.com/

3. Hierarchy of Governance NCAA committees and subcommittees Divisional Heads Conferences & Conference commissioners Institutions & Athletic Directors

4. Rules and Guidelines Rules of Play Standards of Competition Scheduling Recruiting Marketing Facilities Ticketing and Fans

5. Conduct and Compliance Standards of Behavior Coaching and Admin. Staff Student Athletes Department Academic and Personal

6. Revenues and Expenses Institutional focus on athletics often determines frugality or liberalism of department Top athletic departments are frequently the top performers in sports and in revenues

7. Case #1: Public Institution Required by NCAA and State to release data regarding revenues expenses, and salaries related to athletics Pressure to scale back athletics spending owing to state funding and taxpayer dollars. Private gifts must be made public knowledge

8. Case #2: Private Institution Not required by NCAA or state to release any information regarding money related to athletics Large, non-publicized private gifts. No state interest in cutting back funding and no taxpayer money

9. Balancing Business and Schools Focus on Profit Focus on Students Reporting to superiors and organizations Compliance and regulation

10. Points of Interest The NCAA and its guidelines Key member conferences (Pac-12, SEC, ACC, Big 10, Big XII, AAC, Ivy League, Big East) Revenues and expenses for institutions Administration, marketing, and profit.