The Knight Commission has a legacy of promoting reforms that support
and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.
More than 85% of athletes receive degrees.
At least 50% of a team’s players must be on track to graduate in order for the team to be eligible for postseason championships.
Between 2019 and 2032, more than $1.1 billion will be rewarded to institutions for the academic and graduation success of their teams.
Financial database on academic and athletics spending trends and figures for “Where the Money Comes From” and “Where the Money Goes” in college sports.
Our Co-Chair @arneduncan calls the @NCAA vote to add 5 independent directors to its highest governing board "a critical first step toward shifting the NCAA model" to a leadership organization capable of propelling real change. #Collegesports knightcommission.org/2019/01/knight…
Our Co-Chair Carol Cartwright commends today's vote to add 5 independent board members to the @NCAA’s highest governing body, noting the new members will "independently and objectively" assess what’s best for student-athletes and #Collegesports. knightcommission.org/2019/01/knight…
We were pleased to see colleges and universities vote today to add 5 independent board members to the @NCAA’s highest governing body, following a recommendation we made in 2013 and again last year. #Collegesports. knightcommission.org/2019/01/knight…
The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics was formed by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in October 1989 to promote reforms that support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.
Over the years, the NCAA has adopted a number of the Commission’s recommendations, such as establishing an academic threshold for postseason eligibility, including academic incentives in the NCAA revenue distributions and reducing athletic time demands.