Collegiate Advisory Council
About the Collegiate Advisory Council #
The USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council is a first-of-its-kind group established to strengthen Olympic and Paralympic sports in the American collegiate system. The 12-member council is comprised of collegiate administrators and Team USA athletes who advocate for broad-based Olympic and Paralympic sport programming on campus and represent institutions that have historically contributed to Team USA’s success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The CAC is rooted in its mission: Strengthen and lead collaboration efforts to align our country's unique collegiate athletic landscape and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements to support Team USA's collegiate athletes. It operates through three core programming areas: broad-based advocacy, financial sustainability and audience development.
Broad-based Advocacy
Advocate for a healthy, multi-sport landscape on campus with federal, state, NCAA and/or conference audiences.
Financial Sustainability
Explore avenues for generating new revenue and/or reducing operational expenses for Olympic and Paralympic sports on campus.
Audience Development
Increase year-round storytelling and awareness across all levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport.
Members#
Bubba Cunningham
Bio, opens in a new tabUSOPC Board Member
University of North Carolina, Athletic Director
We would like to thank the following past CAC members for their service to the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council:
- Sandy Barbour - Former Penn State University - Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
- Bob Bowlsby - Former Big 12 Conference Commissioner
- Chris Plonsky - University of Texas - Chief of Staff, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director
- Gene Smith - Former Ohio State University - Senior Vice President, Director of Athletics
- Kevin White - Former USOPC Board member & Former Duke University - Vice President, Director of Athletics