FBS Schools Receive D+ Grade From TIDES For Diversity Hiring
The 130 FBS schools received an overall grade of D+ for diversity hiring in 2020, according to a report issued by The Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport (TIDES). The racial grade for the schools was a B-, though the gender hiring grade was an F. The racial grade is up from a C last year and remained the same for gender hiring practices with an F in each of the last three years. Overall, the FBS received a grade of D for diversity hiring last year.
RECENT FBS GRADES FROM TIDES |
'20 |
Overall Grade: D+ |
Racial Hiring: B- |
Gender Hiring: F |
'19 |
Overall Grade: D |
Racial Hiring: C |
Gender Hiring: F |
'18 |
Overall Grade: D |
Racial Hiring: C |
Gender Hiring: F |
"Things are slightly better, but they were starting from such a low point that that is not saying a whole lot," said TIDES Director Richard Lapchick. "Their overall grade was a D+ which is, by far, the worst of all the racial and gender report cards we do." TIDES also provides gender and racial scores for major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS.
NCAA Senior VP/Inclusion, Education & Community Engagement Derrick Gragg in a statement said, “In the last year, our country has realized that there are systematic disparities and more inclusive improvements that must be made in organizational leadership, operations and in understanding. Athletics is no different, especially when you look at the low numbers around gender hiring and minority head football coaches in FBS. The low numbers and lack of opportunities require immediate attention. This is extremely disappointing considering the current era in which there is a heightened awareness regarding social justice, fairness and equity."
