REVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND FORMATION OF ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM HIGHLIGHT THE 2016 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SPRING MEETING
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The development of a conference strategic plan and the formation of the first-ever American Athletic Conference Academic Consortium highlighted The American Athletic Conference’s recently concluded spring meeting in Key Biscayne, Florida from May 31-June 3. The Academic Consortium was approved unanimously by the Conference’s presidents and funding was allocated to support this unique venture, which will focus on research, programming and education with respect to student-athlete well-being. Another major subject of discussion was the Conference’s strategic plan, which is expected to be finalized later in the summer.