Thoughts on Collegiate Programs Being Cut

I see where you are coming from, but in my opinion money should go to the school's xc and track programs, not the school itself. In this day and age, it should probably go specifically to mens xc and track as mens programs are much more likely to get cut than womens.

Is it commonplace for track/xc programs to have their own special fund that is outside of the school funding? Or is it just something that the private schools do more of, because I have not heard of it for any public school.

I ran undergrad at a private school, but did graduate running at a public school. I contribue to my private school because I know they have a distinct "Friends of Track" group. I have no idea if the public school does and I'm hesitant if I do write a check to the school that the school would not give it to them, even if I distinctly write on the memo line "for track team".

va runner wrote:

I see where you are coming from, but in my opinion money should go to the school's xc and track programs, not the school itself. In this day and age, it should probably go specifically to mens xc and track as mens programs are much more likely to get cut than womens.

Right on. Donating to the track program is what I meant. Men can donate to the men and women should donate to the women. Donate back to the team you were on basically.

Cut the BCS.

Keep T&F/XC.

"Is it commonplace for track/xc programs to have their own special fund that is outside of the school funding? Or is it just something that the private schools do more of, because I have not heard of it for any public school."

I have worked at five public institutions. All five had funds/accounts for each sport into which donations were placed. You need to contact the present coach to find out the specific procedure.