Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
Scope and Contents
The Knight Commission series consists of meeting materials, such as briefings, correspondence, meeting transcripts, and agendas, Also included are reports published by the Commission and on behalf of the Commission, drafts of reports, background materials, and articles.
Dates
- Creation: 1943 - 2017
Creator
- From the Collection: Wharton, Clifton R., 1926- (Person)
- From the Collection: Wharton, Dolores D. (Person)
Historical Note
The Knight Commission was formed in 1989 by John S. and James L. Knight "to promote reforms that support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports" (source: www.knightcommission.org). Dr. Wharton was a long-time member of the Commission starting in 1989. He served as co-chair for the Commission from May 2006 to April 2007.
Extent
From the Collection: 470 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
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