Meg Smith, Author at NAIA

What is Return on Athletics® (ROA)?

Meg Smith July 28, 2026 No Comments

Return on Athletics® (ROA) is a free NAIA member resource that helps institutions make more informed, data-driven decisions about their athletics programs. By bringing together institution-, sport-, and student-level data,…

NAIA Renews Partnership with TEL Education Through 2029

Meg Smith July 14, 2026 No Comments

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with TEL Education, naming the company the Trusted Service Provider for Courses on Demand of…

NAIA Renews Partnership with Molten USA, Inc.

Meg Smith July 9, 2026 No Comments

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Molten USA, Inc., extending the company’s designation as the Official Men’s Volleyball of the…

What the PCSA Could Mean for Small Colleges

Meg Smith June 17, 2026 No Comments

FROM THE PRESIDENT The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) was introduced in May 2026 to establish guardrails for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, transfers, and media rights. With the SCORE Act…

Why Mental Health Support is a Competitive Advantage for Small Colleges

Meg Smith May 6, 2026 No Comments

As pressure, expectations, and external stressors continue to build for student-athletes, the question is no longer if a program will face a mental health challenge, but when, and how prepared…

Why Emerging Sports Have Become a Strategic Advantage for Small Colleges

Meg Smith April 15, 2026 No Comments

Higher education continues to face pressure from declining enrollment, rising operational costs, and increased competition for a shrinking pool of traditional college-bound students. For small and mid-sized institutions, relying solely…

What’s Driving the Rise in Net Return from Athletics?

Meg Smith January 20, 2026 No Comments

For small colleges and universities, athletics is about far more than game-day victories; it’s a critical lever in institutional sustainability. Since the inception of the NAIA’s Return on Athletics (ROA)…

What Does It Really Cost to Win in College Sports?

Meg Smith December 4, 2025 No Comments

Every college hopes for conference titles, national rankings, and a packed trophy case. But how much does competitive success actually cost? There’s a surprising link between athletics spending and success…

Football Roster Impacts Retention and Revenue

Meg Smith October 14, 2025 No Comments

At many small colleges and universities, football plays a significant role, both on the field and on the balance sheet. As the largest roster sport in the NAIA, football has…

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