Studies show a common premise has worked its way into our modern society; academics are taking a back seat to athletics within the collegiate world. It appears that students who cannot meet grade requirements to be eligible to play their respective sport(s) are being given a free pass by their institution because their athletic talent is of importance to the school's athletic program. Research suggests that, frequently, some students will not complete their own assignments, and large universities with nationally recognized sports programs sometimes hire other students and tutors to do that work. Responsibility is an obvious aspect relating to academic fraud. Research shows that long-term effects, including NCAA sanctions, create controversy and ethical dilemmas. The focus of this research is the increasing covering up of academic fraud in order to keep students eligible and maintain athletic success.
