Chapter 4: Measuring Academic Success: How the Standardization of Evaluating Academic Achievement Leaves Students At-Risk Behind

In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of how schools measure academic success, with a focus on the NCAA and other intercollegiate governing bodies (e.g., NAIA, NJCAA). They also discuss the frustration between contingencies required to promote eligibility and the belief that those contingencies alone fail to promote a positive educational experience. Finally, the authors examine if traditional assessments are meaningful enough to capture the progress of student athletes who are at risk academically. Recommendations are provided for improved evaluation of student success and success of support offices.