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Summary Sentence: Join for his perspective on student athletes and collegiate life
Full Summary: Georgia Tech ODK is pleased to host Dr. Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA for a conversation with students.
Talks @ TechThe Alpha Eta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is pleased to host Mr. Mark Emmert, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
He will be speaking about his perspective on student athletes and collegiate life as well as answering questions from the audience.
We are excited to have his perspective on campus and hope you can join us!
About the speaker:
Mark Emmert became the fifth president of the NCAA in October 2010. As president he has championed greater support for student-athlete wellness and academic success. His commitment to the academic success of athletes is also reflected in newly heightened academic standards for initial eligibility. Additionally, he ushered a new governance structure in Division I.
Before the NCAA, Emmert was president of his alma mater, the University of Washington, beginning in 2004, and is also president emeritus at the school. During his tenure, the university rose to its standing as second among all public and private institutions in research funding, with $1.3 billion in annual grants and contracts. The university also completed a $2.6 billion fundraising campaign under his leadership.
Emmert has served in many capacities throughout his higher education career. His administrative appointments include chancellor of Louisiana State University (1999-2004), provost and chancellor of the University of Connecticut (1995-1999), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Montana State University-Bozeman (1992-1995) and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Colorado, Boulder (1985-1992). Emmert is also a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Emmert graduated from Washington with a degree in political science and has both a master’s degree and Ph.D. in public administration from Syracuse University. Emmert holds an honorary doctorate of humanities degree from Monmouth University and an honorary doctorate of laws degree from Molloy College. Emmert and his wife DeLaine have two adult children and three grandchildren.
