Trustees + Presidents: Managing College Athletics

Karen Weaver, Ed.D., is a distinguished authority on college sports and higher education, particularly where it intersects with management, media, finance, and policy. With extensive practical experience as both a Division I and Division III head coach and athletics administrator, Dr. Weaver’s scholarship investigates a variety of college athletics topics, ranging from the perspectives of university presidents and trustees to the intricacies of athletic conference organization, higher education governance, and sports finance. She focuses on mid-major institutions and FBS Division I programs, scrutinizing matters such as public finance, facility debt policies, and student fees.