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For questions on WoSIDA or joining the group, please contact Chevonne Mansfield or any member of the WoSIDA steering committee:
Chevonne Mansfield
Director of Communications
American Athletic Conference
2017-18 Chair, WoSIDA
(401) 453-0660 (Office)
CMansfield@theamerican.org
"It was important for us to change our name to be more relevant to our stakeholders (CoSIDA members and in particular, women in CoSIDA). Rebranding from FAME to WoSIDA revived our group, increased our visibility and accelerated our growth.
Our goals are to continue engagement in the digital space, sponsor CoSIDA webinars, and have a presence throughout the year leading up to the annual convention. We welcome all CoSIDA members, male or female, to join WoSIDA. Members contribute to the growth and future success of our committee. It is a great way to serve women in CoSIDA at a higher level."
- Chevonne Mansfield, American Athletic Conference
"Many members of CoSIDA were not aware of what FAME was and by changing the name to WoSIDA, our group has a better brand identity. It also serves as a better connection with CoSIDA. Our goal is to serve the women in the athletic communications profession. We want to encourage, educate and empower our female members."
- Diane Nordstrom, Wisconsin
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The long-time CoSIDA group Female Athletic Media Relations Executives (FAME) has re-branded and will now be known as WoSIDA (Women Sports Information Directors of America/Women of CoSIDA).
During the spring and summer of 2017, the group's steering committee (listed to the right) worked to develop a new logo (designed by CoSIDA Director of Creative Services Beau White), an updated mission statement and a new goals and value statement.
The steering committee reminds all CoSIDA members - male and female - that they are invited to join the group, advocate for our female CoSIDA members, and discuss issues pertinent to women in the athletic communications profession.
More details on WoSIDA can be found below, including a way for all CoSIDA members to join WoSIDA in our CoSIDA Connect online community. Please visit WoSIDA on Twitter and Facebook.
WoSIDA Mission Statement
Women Sports Information Directors of America (WoSIDA) is a subdivision of the College Sports Information Directors of America, dedicated to serving the women in the athletics communications/media relations field.
WoSIDA aims to encourage, empower and educate, while providing a positive and united presence for women in our field, both veterans and newcomers, and serving as their collective voice. We seek to act as an advocate for our constituents by encouraging diversity, promoting positive work environments and supporting equal opportunities for all in our profession, while increasing the representation of women.
Values
SUPPORT - We will aim to provide support and assistance to women in media relations with an emphasis on professional development, mentoring and networking.
LEADERSHIP - We aim to not only take a proactive role in the advancement of women in the future of our field, but also seek to place women in leadership roles within CoSIDA to better represent our membership as a whole.
EMPOWERMENT - We aim to provide strategies for promoting, encouraging and fostering success in the media relations field and beyond. We also will work to have the professional efforts of our members and others who support women and women's athletics recognized through organizational awards.
ADVOCACY - We aim to advocate for women's issues within the media relations field by providing positive messages, facilitating panels and discussion forums, developing suitable strategies to deal with those issues, and, when appropriate, presenting them to the CoSIDA board/membership as a whole.
WoSIDA Initiatives/Follow Us
JOIN US IN CoSIDA CONNECT
In the CoSIDA online membership community,
CoSIDA Connect, please join our WoSIDA community where we will hold discussions, share resources, prepare our panels/sessions for the annual convention, etc. You must be a current CoSIDA dues-paying member to access the Connect community. Remember, all female and male CoSIDA members are welcome to join our group and our Connect community!
HOST SESSION(S) AND A SOCIAL EVENT AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
At each annual CoSIDA summer convention, WoSIDA sponsors a professional development panel/session or sessions, identifying the topics and the presenters to speak to issues relevant to females in the athletic communications profession. Additionally, WoSIDA hosts informal social gatherings at the convention.
PARTICIPATING IN CoSIDA'S YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING ED PROGRAMMING
Throughout the year, WoSIDA members contribute to our monthly webinar programming, provide professional development articles/blogs for the membership, and post on CoSIDA and WoSIDA communications platforms.
MEMBERSHIP FEATURE SERIES
Later this fall, WoSIDA will introduce a "CoSIDA Woman of the Month" feature on CoSIDA.com, recognizing female members of the CoSIDA organization for their work, achievements and/or community work/service.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter
@WoSIDA
Facebook
www.facebook.com/WoSIDA