I have attached 4 articles to this discussion. Analyze and explore each of these articles on student-athletes vs. being employes and then offer up some solid feedback. I will expect you to answer/address the following questions:
-What is your opinion on this? If college athletes are in fact getting paid and having to follow explicit rules and high standards, can they be considered employees? Why or why not? Explain.
-If they are employees, what other rights and compensation should they then be entitled to? Where should the line be drawn?
-Should they be able to unionize? Why or why not? Explain.
-If you were the University President, how would you handle this scenario? What solutions would you have for this issue?
-If you were a student at Dartmouth or any other of the universities mentioned, but NOT an athlete, how would you feel about the treatment of these players? Explain
-Should other college groups/organizations, like for example the marching band or any other scholarly clubs, then apply to be employees as well or do the rules only apply to athletic teams? Why or why not?
-If there are equity and fairness challenges, can the EEOC get involved? Explain.
-What are these articles implying about the value of education over athletics? What are the priorities of the school? Money? Studies? Something else?
-Any other comments, feedback, opinions, etc.
