Universities make so much money compared to 30-40 years ago but excess revenue goes to the very bloated administrative offices. Most of these positions (marketing, social media, multiethnic services, etc) have grown and expanded over the years. And that is where all the new revenue goes. To jobs on campus and not services for students. Professor salaries have not risen in comparison to administration. So cutting sports for kids to maintain jobs is definitely a trend.
Bureaucracy is hard to eliminate once created. |
Dartmouth tried to cancel their swim a few years ago but there was a huge backlash and they reinstated the program. If my swimmer want to go there, I’d encourage them to look elsewhere. |
THESE ALLIGATION WERE FALSE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND TO BE UNTRUE! |
Does not appear that way.... https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-college-swimming-and-diving-coaches-no-longer-with-program-after-hazing-investigation/3248734/ Despite efforts that escalated to requesting a court order, which was denied by a Middlesex Superior Court judge, in a follow up statement issued on Jan. 4, the university said the extensive investigation did find that hazing occurred. It also found other conduct and team culture concerns, prompting the university to extend the suspension through August 2024. |
This. Football is not as profitable as is widely believed. It appears to be because of how revenue is recognized on capital vs operating budgets. One side effect is to generate large paydays for the coach and AD. A second side effect is to kill other capital intensive sports like swimming because the capital budget is pressured. |
Will BC have men and women swim teams competing during the 24-25 season? |
I understand that BC Administration says that they will have a team and some swimmers have committed to go there. They also let go of the entire coaching staff. BC is one of a few ACC schools that had no swimming scholarship money (I know at least for men). It certainly does not appear that they are bringing it back. |