North Carolina Academic Scandal

University of North Carolina Academic Scandal Many colleges are known for their prestigious academics or sports teams; University of North Carolina was known for both. Five years ago a sandal arose that changed the University of North Carolina reputation immensely. A report came out that said the university was offering courses that were so incredibly easy that students were allowed to pass with flying colors without even showing up to class or turning anything in. In the article by CNN, “UNC report finds 18 years of academic fraud to keep athletes playing”, they talk about how counselors new about these classes and would put many athletes in them for “GPA boosters”. In CNN’s article, Kenneth Wainstein describes the thoughts of the counselors with this quote: "These counselors saw the paper classes and the artificially high grades they yielded as key to helping some student-athletes remain eligible” (Par 2). Once the report hit the big screen the blame started to spread like wild fire. Eventually it seemed as if everyone knew
This also includes illegal acts. Fans stick up for their teams, no matter what; Such as believing anything they hear and only showing what they want seen. Which isn’t always the best idea. In SB Nation’s article, by Mike Rutherford, he explains how the Tar Heels sports teams are avoiding trouble by claiming that these “GPA booster” courses were offered to all students- not just athletes. Therefore, not getting the sports teams in as much trouble. This quotes explains deeper, “This was a scam that all students benefited from, not just the athletes enrolled in the classes. There was also significant evidence that the students enrolled in these classes at least had to turn in something before being awarded a grade…” (Par 5). Wow, is honestly all that comes into my head. I understand wanting good sports programs, but don’t those student- athletes want a good education as