Event Title
Contributions of International Professionals to College Athlete Development/Academics: “We’ve Got a Lot to Offer”
Date of Publication
2-3-2021
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Higher education lacks international presence in the field of college athlete development/ academics. This study explored the work experiences of non-resident aliens who are employed in said field. Six individuals participated in this qualitative case study. Data analysis uncovered the themes of (1) Barriers to Entry, (2) An Asset to the Profession due to International Background, and (3) Athletic Insiders. This study highlights the significance of the contributions of international professionals who work at U.S. higher education institutions, and their perception. The international background was found to be beneficial in their profession but a limiting factor during their hiring process.
Keywords
Higher Education, Athletics
Persistent Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/2932
Contributions of International Professionals to College Athlete Development/Academics: “We’ve Got a Lot to Offer”
Higher education lacks international presence in the field of college athlete development/ academics. This study explored the work experiences of non-resident aliens who are employed in said field. Six individuals participated in this qualitative case study. Data analysis uncovered the themes of (1) Barriers to Entry, (2) An Asset to the Profession due to International Background, and (3) Athletic Insiders. This study highlights the significance of the contributions of international professionals who work at U.S. higher education institutions, and their perception. The international background was found to be beneficial in their profession but a limiting factor during their hiring process.