As California’s universities face increasing budget shortfalls, some professors at UC Berkeley insist that subsidizing intercollegiate athletics should be stopped immediately. Others argue that to do so would have drastic consequences for campus life. We discuss the issue, and options for resolving athletic and academic funding.
Guests:
Dan Mogulof, executive director of public affairs for UC Berkeley
Sandy Barbour, director of athletics for UC Berkeley
Amy Perko, executive director of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
Brian Barsky, professor of computer science and vision science at UC Berkeley and a leading voice in the 'Academics First' group
Alice Agogino, professor of mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley and a leading voice in the 'Academics First' group
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