National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Mark A. Emmert, President
The NCAA is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit association that regulates athletes of more than 1,000 institutions, conferences, and organizations, as well as individuals. Mark Emmert became the fifth President of the NCAA in 2010. Prior to that, he served as President of the University of Washington and from 2004 to 2010, as Chancellor at Louisiana State University from 1999 to 2004.The following is from July 9, 2014, testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee during a hearing on “Promoting the Well-Being and Success of Student Athletes.” I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the role of the NCAA in promoting…
