Mascot Madness

Autor/in	Henderson, Nancy
Titel	Mascot Madness
Quelle	In: CURRENTS, 39 (2013) 1, S.52-54 (3 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0748-478X
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Semiotics; Group Unity; Animals; Role; College Athletics; Team Sports; American Indians; Conflict; Barriers; Design; Resistance to Change; Economic Impact; Income; Politics of Education; Massachusetts + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Semiotik; Gruppenidentität; Animal; Tier; Tiere; Rollen; College athletes; Collegesport; Hochschulsport; Mannschaftssport; American Indian; Indianer; Konflikt; Ökonomische Determinanten; Einkommen; Educational policy; Bildungspolitik; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	For institutions around the world, mascots serve many purposes, such as raising school spirit and energizing sports teams. But mascots also can breed discord. In recent decades, some schools have been challenged to replace controversial Native American mascots while others have encountered resistance when introducing different mascot designs. Considering the challenges of selecting a mascot that embodies an institution's unique character, it's no surprise that Hampshire College in Massachusetts is taking its time with the decision. Administrators at Hampshire, which recently joined the Yankee Small College Conference for athletics, say they understand the importance of adopting a representation in which students, faculty and staff, alumni, and fans can all take pride. The only question is, will that representation be an animal, a vegetable, or something else? (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Council for Advancement and Support of Education. 1307 New York Avenue NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-328-2273; e-mail: memberservicecenter@case.org; Web site: http://www.case.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10