Sydney Duron

My Twitter account for EDUC 050 course at UCR!

@msmit220 @TA_ED50 As I read the chart, it's quite odd that critics of using race in admissions say it's discriminates against whites. Does the source have any evidence of this statement? Because, based on this week's readings, the data provides proves in favor of whites. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

After Week 10's reading, I discovered prestigious universities like UCLA favor more white athletes through special admissions, while smaller ones like UCR admit fewer athletes this way, causing varying racial demographics. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@XkGURLSIMXk I agree, Shawn! It would motivate athletic performers to do even better and not under the 'Ametuerism' or 'it's just a hobby' excuse because I know I wouldn't do this for free. With how much practice they make you do for this, this is not the hobby type activity. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

Since many colleges view their athletic departments as the "front porch" to the institutions (Suggs, 2003), I would think this would motive colleges to compensate their players. Pay would be a great motivator for athletic performance. #TA_ED50 #ucr50

After listening to this week's lecture, I did a bit of research on Ametuerism. Amateurism is the belief that people should take part in sports and other activities as a hobby, for pleasure, rather than as a job, for money. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@Ayoung091 @TA_ED50 Gender inequality persists in sports, particularly with transgender athletes facing bans or segregation. This separation isn't true equality and fails to recognize their gender identity. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

Resistance to change, lack of enforcement, and cultural attitudes have hindered schools in becoming fully compliant with Title IX over 40 years. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@XkGURLSIMXk @TA_ED50 Hey Shawn, this fact is surprising! I expected to see more black males as coaches these days, but I guess it's still a white dominated profession. Maybe it's because qualified Black candidates are not being considered for head coaching positions. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

In chapter 13 of the textbook, I just learned that black males make up a very small portion of head coaches in college football. Is anyone else as surprised by this as I am? @TA_ED50 #ucr50

Here are some factors athletic leaders/educators should consider when trying strategies to encourage meaningful cross-racial experiences for college athletes: diversity training, team building exercises, and cultural competency workshops. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@pudgykikz1 @TA_ED50 I agree, Kiara! I feel like athletes will think that nobody thinks they can handle such a busy schedule, to the point that providing them wrong makes them feel better. I know it makes me feel better, making people know I can handle anything that's thrown my way. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

Learning about athlete microaggressions made me think of the 'open' Olympics category for Trans and Non-binary athletes. Although it appears inclusive, it risks gender segregation, reminiscent of 'separate but equal,' jeopardizing Trans athletes' safety. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@KendraGrant24 @TA_ED50 I agree Kendra! How was 20 hour per week a rule? Even if athletes are spending 40 hours a week, on top of their school work, 20 hours a week is a part-time job. Athletes should be compensated for this amount of time, since they're already balancing so much. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

Rules state that college athletes are permitted to spend a maximum of 20 hours per week toward their sport. Most athletes are spending 40 hours, while also holding academic responsibilities. This is a full-time job. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

Freshman athletes face academic challenges, career uncertainty, time constraints in college adjustment, enhanced leadership skills, and lesser financial worries compared to non-athletic peers, defining their key differences in college experiences. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@msmit220 @TA_ED50 I agree Misha! As I mostly focused on my studies in high school, I was always stressed about having A+ and the highest GPA I could. To worry about my grades AND performing my best in sports, I know I wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

I didn’t understand the benefit at first for small colleges to go against big colleges for sports. But after learning that it can be an opportunity for exposure, recruiting players for their team, and ticket sales, going against any school is a win for everyone. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

@KendraGrant24 I agree, Kendra! The only difference between professional and college athletes is that professional athletes are employees, as college athletes are students first and athletes second. Just because they're students, doesn't mean they should be called amateurs. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

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It seems to me that this title, "amateur", has been given to college athletes to undermine the level at which they compete, so that institutions can profit off their talent. I think that especially for D1 athletes, being referred to as an amateur is an insult. @TA_Ed50 #UCR50

The fact that Teddy Roosevelt and other faculty members tried to step in and stop the violent incidents, particularly in football, is amazing. It's much safer now compared to 16 fatalities and 149 injuries in 1905 and 3 fatal traumatic injury captures in 2022. @TA_ED50 #UCR50