Calgary Workshop Survey

8/10/2004 2:30:29 PM

Calgary Workshop Survey

Note: A pdf version of this form is located on the Forms section of this Web site.

2004 CoSIDA Workshop Evaluation

Calgary, Alberta

• If you did not attend the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop, please share why not:

___ University budgetary reasons

___ Not interested in Calgary

___ University restrictions on out-of-country travel

___ Not interested in the workshop program

___ Social obligations, including family vacations

___ Hotel cost

___ Not a convenient time

___ Other: (Please specify)

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• This is the _____ CoSIDA Workshop I have attended

• Do you plan to attend the 2005 CoSIDA Workshop in Philadelphia (circle one) YES NO

• I have just completed my ____ year in the sports information profession.

• My school (check one) is affiliated with:

___ NCAA Division I

___ NCAA Division II

___ NCAA Division III

___ NCAA Division I-AA

___ NAIA

___ CIS

___ Junior College

___ Job Seeker

___ Other (Please specify)

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• Please rate (check one) the overall 2004 CoSIDA Workshop in Calgary, Alberta

___ Outstanding (5 points)

___ Excellent (4)

___ Good (3)

___ Fair (2)

___ Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop Program in Calgary, Alberta

___ Outstanding (5 points)

___ Excellent (4)

___ Good (3)

___ Fair (2)

___ Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop Social Program in Calgary, Alberta

___ Outstanding (5 points)

___ Excellent (4)

___ Good (3)

___ Fair (2)

___ Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the hotel property at the 2004 Workshop in Calgary, Alberta

HYATT HOTEL MARRIOTT HOTEL

___ Outstanding (5 points) ___ Outstanding (5 points)

___ Excellent (4) ___ Excellent (4)

___ Good (3) ___ Good (3)

___ Fair (2) ___ Fair (2)

___ Poor (1) ___ Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate all panels and lectures you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___ How To Run An Office

___ NCAA Legislation

___ CoSIDA Idols

___ Maintaining Your Writing Skills

___ Decision ’04

___ Digital Photography

___ CoSIDA Business Meeting

___ Ethics In The Profession

___ CIS (Canadian) Requirements

___ Handling The Crisis

___ On-Line Items

___ Pitching Stories To The Media

___ The Press Conference Workshop

___ Table Topics

Additional Comments:

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Panels and/or lectures I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Please rate all Table Topics you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___ Navigating Web Streaming

___ Cost Cutting Tips For Your Publications

___ Management Skills/Shortcuts For Small Shop At D-1 Level

___ Seasonal Transition

___ Essentials For Hosting The Media

___ Hosting A Small National Championship In A Major Market

___ Pitfalls To Avoid/Preventing Disasters

___ NCAA Statistics

___ NCAA Football Statistics

___ NCAA Broadcast Policies

___ National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

___ Office Technology

___ Office Manuals

___ Recruiting and Retaining Student Assistants

___ Marketing All Sports or Spectator Sports

___ Internet Webcasting: Year 5 Update

___ Cutting the Cords: Wireless Options For the SID

___ Statcrew Career Stats

___ Working International Games

___ Photo Technology - Software/Archiving

___ Photo Technology - Cameras and Photo Formats

___ Sports Wagering

Additional Comments:

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• Table Topics I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Please rate all special interest meetings you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___ CoSIDA Chapel

___ NAIA-SIDA Meeting

___ Division II Meeting

___ Division III Meeting

___ Baseball Writers Association Meeting

___ College Division SID Meeting

___ Division I-AA Football SID Meeting

___ CoSIDA Publication Awards Presentation

___ Cap and T-Shirt Exchange

• Please rate all social events you attended (1 = not enjoyable; 5 = very enjoyable):

___ Sunday: Sports Illustrated Brunch

___ Sunday: NBA/WNBA Reception

___ Sunday: CFL Football Game

___ Monday: Kickoff Luncheon

___ Monday: ESPN BBQ/Canadian Olympic Park

___ Monday: Softball Tournament

___ Tuesday: CoSIDA Brunch

___ Tuesday: Reception at Pengrowth Saddledome

___ Wednesday: Hall of Fame Luncheon

___ Wednesday: CoSIDA Special Awards Banquet

___ Spouse Tour of Spruce Meadows Equestrian Facility

___ Lake Louise/Banff Tour

___ Calgary Zoo

• Additional Comments:

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• Social Events I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Would you be interested in hosting a panel or table topic? Please include your name, phone number and email address:

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please share any comments you have that can improve the CoSIDA Workshop and increase attendance:

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Thanks for taking the time to fill out this survey. It will be used in preparing for future workshops.

Please return the survey by September 15 to:

Rod Commons

Sports Information Director

Washington State University

P. O. Box 641602

Pullman, WA 99164-1602

Please do not fax the survey

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