Focus Hawaii James Chasteen

Authors

• Lance Chase
• James Chasteen

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Dr. James Chasteen, President and CEO of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), during his first visit to Hawai‘i to meet with NAIA‑member schools. Dr. Chasteen discusses his long career in higher education—including serving simultaneously as president of two Alabama colleges—and outlines the NAIA’s mission, governance structure, and strong commitment to academic standards, student success, and institutional integrity. He explains how the NAIA differs from the NCAA, highlights the organization’s pioneering history in offering postseason play for women and Black student‑athletes, and emphasizes its unique honor‑system approach to eligibility. The conversation also explores the NAIA’s growth, district structure, championship opportunities, the role of faculty and presidents in governance, and emerging priorities for strengthening the organization into the future.

Length of Video

00:28:53

File Size

2.4GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

1991

Keywords

James Chasteen, NAIA, intercollegiate athletics, Focus Hawaii, academic standards, student‑athlete success, college sports governance, Council of Presidents, NAIADistrict 29, honor system athletics, BYU–Hawaii athletics, small colleges, private institutions, postseason play, women’s athletics history, African American student‑athletes, eligibility rules, college presidents’ governance, athletic philosophy, student progress toward degree, NAIA championships, academic integrity, intercollegiate sports history

Disciplines

Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Chasteen, James, "Focus Hawaii James Chasteen" (1991). Focus Hawaii. 136.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/136