Navigating the Intersection of Governance and Collegiate Athletics: Insights on NIL

As collegiate athletics undergoes transformative changes, board members and university leadership face complex challenges and opportunities related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies. This moderated panel discussion brings together experts in higher education governance, collegiate athletics, and legal frameworks to explore the implications of NIL on university and institutionally related foundation operations, compliance, student-athlete support, and institutional reputation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective governance strategies to navigate this evolving landscape, including fostering alignment with institutional values and balancing stakeholder interests. Whether you’re a board member, university leader, or board professional, this conversation will equip you with the tools to address NIL considerations with confidence and strategic foresight.

Moderator:

Carol Cartwright, consultant, AGB; past president, Bowling Green State University and Kent State University

Speakers:

Bill Christy, trustee, University of Central Florida (UCF); vice chair, UCF Athletics Association Board of Directors
Chrissi Rawak, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation, University of Delaware
Karen Weaver, academic director, University of Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletics Certificate Program