About

		Mission and Goals The mission of the Drake Group is to defend academic integrity in higher education from the corrosive aspects of commercialized college sports.
		History The Drake Group was founded in 1999 when Jon Ericson, a former professor and provost at Drake University, invited a distinguished group of college faculty, authors, and activists to a twenty-four-hour think tank on how to end academic corruption in college sport.
		Board of Directors The current TDG Board of Directors. All officers and directors are elected by a majority vote of all Drake Group Members.
		Advisory Council The TDGEF Advisory Council consists of prominent experts in various disciplines related to the effect of commercialization and other factors on the academic integrity of intercollegiate athletics.
		Newsletters and Annual Reports Get updates throughout the year from The Drake Group leadership through our email newsletter and annual reports.
		Bylaws and Policy Handbook The Drake Group is governed by the Board of Directors which operates according to its Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and policies adopted by the Board of Directors.