Maria Plascencia Mercado

@EddieComeaux @drpepperangel @UCLALawReview @DrUJayakumar The intention of the neutral admissions process was to benefit “all” students but it’s outcomes according to the article were quite the opposite. I believe a strengths based approach should be taken to properly acknowledge and address the meeds of students of color in athletics.

Sharing a @UCLALawReview article co-auth with @DrUJayakumar Bill Kidder & Sherod Thaxton on race, athletics, and admissions. We show that supposedly race-neutral admissions policies create advantages for white applicants.... let us know your thoughts. uclalawreview.org/race-and-privi…

@lisscastrom @abhornUCRedu Intercollegiate athletics does not equitably address the needs of their student athletes. They continue to perpetuate the advantages of those who hold high social status. I wonder when there will begin to be tangible changes within the industry. #ucr50 @abhornUCRedu

It is unfortunate that in sports there is athletic advantages within race and causing disadvantages to students of color who do not have the same opportunities as white athletes with high status that have access to loopholes. #UCR50 @abhornUCRedu

@elizabeths63749 @andreaalvarrado @TA_ED50 @abhornUCRedu Agreed. I guess for college athletes the NCAA views their schooling and academic success as a secondary priority because it doesn’t make them money. This is unfair to all college athletes as they deserve to be supported in goals. @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

Student athletes not only need support when playing the sport of their choice but also to prepare for life after college. Many struggle with the choice between pursuing a career in sports or switching to a degree-based career. It creates confusion for them. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

By eliminating race conscious admissions, institutions are creating an unfair advantage for those who have a legacy of wealth and success, all the while, barring opportunities from underrepresented students in both athletics and academia. @abhornUCRedu #UCR50

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy Hi Maria, it definitely seems that despite athletes making the bulk if not ALL of the revenue their rights and well-being is diminished and/or completely overlooked. They should be allowed to profit from their own work. @abhornUCRedu #UCR50

Seems like the NCAA is just out to make a profit. It is Ludacrous for student athletes to get kicked off the team for using their own image in relation to the sport they play to make a bit of money, yet the NCAA makes millions each year! Change os needed!! @KatryaLy #UCR50

Social media policies can restrict athletes freedom of speech and result in unintended effects. Safeguards should exist to ensure that the context of posts is taken into account. David’s tweet with the word “killing” was taken out of context completely. @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

@vrodr096 @KatryaLy @abhornUCRedu I think that it is great that Title IX came in as a safeguard to protect against gender discrimination. But many schools still do not fully enforce Title IX. What can policymakers or even the NCAA do to further hold colleges accountable? @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

Title IX plays a key factor in sports as it prohibits discrimination based on sex in the college sports community. It is important for their to be gender equality so that women too can have the same rights on the field. #ucr50 @KatryaLy

The intersections of gender and race in sports are clear. TitleIX has primarily benefited white women, and is often not enforced given the “financial challenges” it leads to when schools are held accountable. TitleIX should be enforced! @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

@drpepperangel @TA_ED50 Differing cultural values do limit students. But, I think biases and underrepresentation are the main deterring factors. Recruitment should be more inclusive so Hispanic & Asian students are more inclined to pursue athletics. @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

Low percentages of Asians and Hispanics in intercollegiate sports are tied to their respective cultures prioritizing other professions over being an athlete and harmful stereotypes of being viewed as 'unathletic' #UCR50 @TA_ED50 globalsportmatters.com/youth/2018/09/…

In the text, focus groups are talked about as an intervention that can be used to better the interactions between coaches/staff and athletes. I wonder if social desirability can skew the data collected? How can this be accounted for? @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy stop*

The bias perspective held by university faculty members in regards to the abilities of student athletes cultivates an erroneous belief that student athletes are not good students. Should colleges work towards stopping this false narrative? #UCR50 @KatryaLy

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy Maria, while this bias should be addressed it is imperative that athletics administrators atop using “academic clustering” tactics to maintain the eligibility requirements of athletes as they only perpetuate these destructive narratives. @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

Ego-identities are prevalent— posing a risk to the health of student athletes. It is evident that they become more likely to abuse drugs & develop eating disorders in an attempt to increase their performance & keep their scholarships @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

@vrodr096 @KatryaLy Vanessa, I agree that there should be more emphasis put on the emotional well-being of college athletes. I think the athletic department should think about paying a psychologist to counsel college athletes to alleviate distress. #ucr50 @abhornUCRedu

Students tend to have a lot of things on there plate when it comes to them being in college. Most of them deal with work as well which takes a huge toll on them. How can students that are also involved in sports better be supported emotionally @KatryaLy #ucr50

graduation rates are lower for non- athletes than those of athletes. How can schools prioritize students who value their education? Could this relate to disproportionate funding/support provided to the athletics department? @abhornUCRedu #UCR50

@Daniella0116 @abhornUCRedu I agree. It’s disheartening seeing how undervalued our professors are. I also agree that athletes should be compensated more given that they are taking on such a large time and physical commitment. @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

The budget set aside for coaching is a major debate. In my perspective student athletes and coaches work together. Athletes are willing to take on challenges and coaches prepare them. They should be paid equally. What are your thoughts on this? @abhornUCRedu #ucr50

@YamileLope34105 Though I concede that social media is great for advocacy and general awareness. The readings provide evidence that policymakers and the changes they effect on policy are crucial to ensure things are fair on a legal level. @ucr50 @abhornUCRedu

My perspective is that D1 college athletes should be considered employees! Their experience is comparable to that of a traditional 9-5 job. However, today’s readings provide evidence that in Kentucky University had an athletics budget below the standard 4% #UCR50 @abhornUCRedu