See 2016-17 CoSIDA Continuing Education Monthly Webinar Fall Schedule and tenative future topics, presented by Capital One
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR and TRANSCRIPT
How To Talk to the Boss/
More on CoSIDA's Volunteer 15 Initiative 
Thursday. Nov. 10, 2016
Find the on-demand webinar and the full transcript (courtesy of ASAP Sports) in our online community, CoSIDA Connect. See the Resource Library entries on the main page of Connect and download the files!
"How To Talk To the Boss" Presenters
• Charles Bloom, University of South Carolina Executive Associate AD/Chief of Staff/Chief Communications Officer
• Paul Smith, Arkansas Tech University Director of Athletic Communications
• Amy Yakola, Atlantic Coast Conference Executive Associate Commissioner & Chief of External Affairs
Topics discussed: Why it’s important for people to “find their voice” with supervisors; strategies for preparing yourself (and your subject matter) before approaching the boss; suggestions and tips when things don’t go well in a conversation with a supervisor; how to ask for a bigger budget, more resources, more help; how you handle a "no" when you’ve asked for something and not gotten it.
Goodwill & Wellness Committee's Volunteer 15 Initiative
• Megan Hardin, Southwestern University Sports Information Director
A discussion of CoSIDA's Volunteer 15 program which recognizes CoSIDA members for their community service/volunteer efforts during the academic year.
Moderator
• Clark Teuscher, North Central College Sports Information Director
On-Demand Audio, & Transcripts After Each Webinar Session
ASAP Sports will provide a full transcript which will be available after the call; the webinar also will be
on-demand and available to the members on
CoSIDA Connect.
Archived on-demand found here for 2015-16 continuing ed calls.
2016-17 CoSIDA Continuing Education Monthly Webinar Fall Schedule, presented by Capital One
Tenative topics for future months are listed
SEPTEMBER
• Thursday, Sept. 15: 2 pm Eastern
More on the Approaching Impact of FLSA and Overtime Laws in College Athletics
Presenter: Tracy Warren, Esq.
Moderator: Clark Teuscher, North Central College/Continuing Education Committee co-chair
Webinar : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8377271828162656514
• Wednesday, Sept. 21
CoSIDA Membership Benefits & Nomination How-To's: Tips and best practices to nominate for Academic All-America®, Special Awards, CoSIDA Convention Grant program, CoSIDA Scholarships and Grants, Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Contest and Publication and Digital Design Contest.
Presenters:
• Tyler Cundith (Johnson Community College), Publications & Digital Design Publications Committee chair and CoSIDA Board member
• Tam Flarup (Wisconsin-retired), Special Awards Committee chair
• Jeff Griech (Nebraska), Scholarship Committee chair
• Mark LaFrance (High Point University), Academic All-America® Vice-Chair
• Ira Thor (New Jersey City University), Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Contest Committee member and CoSIDA Board member
Moderator: Jeff Schwartz, North Dakota State/Continuing Education Committee co-chair
Webinar registration (free): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6089787364703525636
OCTOBER
• Cost-Effective Software Options (Desktop and Mobile); webinar hosted by CoSIDA's New Media Committee
NOVEMBER
• How To Talk to the Boss/More on CoSIDA's Volunteer 15 Initiative
Future Monthly Session Topics to be Scheduled
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Responding to Negative/Hostile Behavior: Topics and subjects covered include dealing with parents, media & coaches as well as issues arising on social media and how to respond when a damaging story about your institution is in the media
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Career Transitions, Job Searches and More: call will be held in conjunction with CoSIDA's Job Seekers Committee
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Crisis and Disaster Communication Planning; topics include instructing senior institutional staff in the proper usage and management of social media accounts during a crisis; the role SIDs can play even when a situation might not directly affect athletics
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Evolving Function of Writing in the Profession; topics include: how to arrange publication priorities as our audiences become more mobile; traditional writing for print vs. writing online content; other methods that have emerged for the writing of recaps & features, including infographics and other more visual-oriented options; long form writing for features
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Preparing for the 2017 Orlando Convention
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Spring 2017 Social Media Trends and Issues; webinar hosted by New Media/ Committee; expanding our social media webinars this year due to the popularity and relevance of social media in our profession; topics TBA
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The Importance of Networking; how to build and maintain relationships with contemporaries as well as teaching student workers to do the same; will partner with participants in CoSIDA Mentorship Program for this webinar