Call for Research Participants – Varsity O Letter Winners

Good afternoon, Varsity O Letter Winners,

Now, more than ever, collegiate athletics is at a critical time in the history of its landscape. Varsity O, in partnership with Ohio State University’s Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) graduate program, has created a unique opportunity to learn more about alumni student-athletes and their experiences. Several HESA doctoral students are working with Varsity O and the Alumni Association to conduct assessment to better understand the experiences of our members both during and after college.

As the President of Varsity O, I invite you to participate in any of the below assessments by providing your perspectives as a Buckeye student-athlete alum. The invaluable information garnered from this outreach will inform the intentionality and approach of Varsity O to support alumni athletes in the future.

Respectfully,

President Katy Swathwood


Eligibility criteria for participation are detailed below for each of the four assessments available. Click on one or more studies below to participate if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Assessment 1: Understanding how alumni student-athletes articulate their motivations for contributing financially to The Ohio State University

  • Any member of Varsity O, giving more than the minimum amount of $50 per year

Assessment 2: Queer student-athlete experiences  

  • Any member of Varsity O identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community 

Assessment 3: Metamorphosis Beyond the Field: Ohio State alumni student-athletes perspectives on transitioning to post-college life

  • Participants must have attended the Ohio State University for a minimum of two years.

Assessment 4: Exploring perceptions of student-athlete alumni about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

  • Any member of Varsity O graduating before 2015
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