Scandals and their Costs
Currently, the NCAA is besieged with multiple lawsuits, governmental scrutiny, and academic and other controversies.
Create a presentation about a recent (within the last two years) NCAA scandal and discuss what the scandal has cost Oklahoma State University/Men’s Basketball Team.
There are various forms of costs, the obvious being financial (donations, enrollment numbers, television contracts, fines, legal fees, etc.). However, costs are also found in other forms such as loss of prestige, reputation, and competitiveness. In your cost analysis, discuss the various ways this scandal has cost the institution.
Prompt: When presenting information as a representative of an organization, visual aids are often utilized. Though PowerPoint is commonly used, other tools are becoming more common in the business world.
Create a presentation using PowerPoint, Google Presentation, Prezi, PowToon, or any other approved professional presentation tool about a recent (within the last two years) NCAA scandal. Analyze all costs to the institution as a result of the scandal.
Be sure to include a synopsis of the scandal and when it occurred. Analyze any financial costs, as well as other costs, that have occurred due to the scandal. Areas to consider include whether there has been a decrease in donations, season ticket sales, or enrollment numbers.
If there have been any firings or alumni speaking out against the institution, these can also be an indication of costs. Use scholarly resources to support your position. In your presentation, be sure to include the following critical elements:
Create a synopsis of the scandal and when it occurred.
Analyze various ways the scandal cost the institution.
Guidelines for Submission: Your 5 to 7 slide presentation should adhere to the following formatting requirements: include a title slide, citations, and a reference slide. You should follow current APA style guidelines.
