CNN, 1989-1990

Richard Lapchick's (REL) files make up the bulk of the collection and include records concerning almost every aspect of CSSS during his tenure between 1984 and 2001.

A large part of the series documents REL's viewpoints, influence, role in CSSS, and interactions with major sports-related organizations and figures. The series contains REL's general correspondence with the sports-related organizations, the NU community, and prominent figures in the sporting world. REL's media files show the media exposure that he and CSSS had. The media files are organized by name of the media source and contain correspondence, articles containing quotes by REL, articles written about REL or CSSS, and articles written by REL. REL's extensive subject files cover the broad array of topics in which CSSS was interested and the organizations with which REL worked. REL's speeches about issues or to various venues are also found here. Documentation of many of REL's books is also found in this series, as well as information on the legal cases in which REL served as an expert witness.

This series includes information about CSSS projects, in addition to the documentation found in Series 6. REL's files on projects range from major initiatives, such as Hoop Dreams and Project TEAMWORK, to smaller programs, such as the Boston Parks and Recreation Youth Counseling Program. REL was personally dedicated to ending apartheid in South Africa and used his influence CSSS to promote this. His South Africa files include records from TEAMWORK -South Africa in addition to other files relating to sports and apartheid in South Africa.

This series also sheds light on the administration and governance of CSSS. There is correspondence from CSSS's National Advisory Committee and the National Faculty Affiliates Committee. In addition, business files contain records of partnerships, funding, and other relationships CSSS had with corporations.

In addition to Series 5, this series includes records relating to the administration and operation of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS), the Degree Completion Program, and National Student Athlete Day and the Giant Steps Awards.