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From the desk of Doug Vance - The disruption in training the next generation
Following the pandemic, and after hearing about changes in student hiring practices on some campuses, Doug raises questions about the impacts to the profession if students are not being properly trained. Click to read
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The Stabley family has enjoyed an enduring family lineage that has now touched nine decades. Fred Stabley, Sr., one of the Hall of Fame founding fathers of CoSIDA, got his start at Michigan State in 1948. He passed the torch to his son, Fred Stabley, Jr., who in turn passed it to daughter Amy Stabley Hirschman. Now, Kaya Hirschman — Fred Sr.'s great granddaughter — has become the fourth generation as a student worker at Grand Valley State. Click to read |
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Creative young professionals spotlight: Former football All-American KJ Reid is the director of creative media at Oklahoma Baptist
In three short years, Kenneth "KJ" Reid has gone from All-America recognition as one of the nation's top NCAA Division II football linebackers to an assistant athletics director role. Click to read
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Shelby Hild feeling at home in new gig at Texas A&M
Says Shelby: "My biggest pieces of advice are to network and continue advocating for yourself. Some of my best friends have been people I've met in this industry. When people say CoSIDA is one big, happy family, I wholeheartedly believe it. When it comes to advocating for yourself, it can be hard and uncomfortable, but those are the moments where I've always seen the biggest growth." Click to read
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The small college experience: Filming ESPN's "America's Heroes" Veteran's Day Tribute
The two-person shop of Jason Southard and Bridget Delaney of the United States Coast Guard Academy tell us what it was like hosting ESPN for the annual one-hour tribute show to the military. This year's special included footage from the Academy classrooms and athletic fields at the NCAA Division III institution. Click to read
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Licensed to Marry
Four CoSIDA members became ordained ministers when family and friends called upon them for an assist on the biggest day of their lives. One performed a ceremony for two former student assistants, while another helped his athletic director tie the knot. Click to read
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Leadership traits needed to climb the career ladder
CoSIDA members Jason Brough (Portland), Thomas Chen (Seton Hall) and Emily Dorko (Adelphi) have all reached leadership positions in athletic communications and external relations on their respective campuses. They each answer the question: "What are the soft and hard skill sets that today's athletic communications professional needs in order to climb the career ladder and assume a top leadership position?" Click to read
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Three December professional development webinars to add to your calendar
All CoSIDA webinars take place inside the Professional Development & Continuing Education Portal at CoSIDA.com/ProfessionalDevelopment. Members should register once for the entire year and then access the hub to add sessions to your calendar and view live and on-demand programming.
Tuesday, December 7 (2 PM Eastern) from CANSIDA (Canadian SIDs)
Banquet Season: Prepping For Events
To access the webinar, go to CoSIDA.com/ProfessionalDevelopment
All are welcome to attend! Join this all-star panel as they take you through what their schools do for end-of-year banquets and award celebrations. They will touch on awards, formats, venues, scripting, athlete involvement and multimedia pieces. Complete webinar info
Featuring:
Mary Beth Challoner – University of Toronto Manager of Events, Marketing & Athletic Communications / CoSIDA Executive Board member
Jamin Heller – Lethbridge College Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Andrea Langford – Ryerson College Digital Content Coordinator
Renaud St-Laurent – University of Montreal Digital Communications Advisor,
Moderator: Jordon Hall – Durham College Sports Information & Marketing Coordinator
Tuesday, December 14 (1 PM Eastern)
Checking in on Your Wellness: Your Emotional, Mental and Physical Health
Once information is finalized, you'll access the webinar via CoSIDA.com/ProfessionalDevelopment
Thursday, December 17 - Leadership CoSIDA Webinar (Selective and Registered Participants Only)
Hearing From The Professional Sports PR Figures: Topics and Issues In Strategic Communications
Info on this webinar will be sent to those who have paid for this learning track.
There is still time to join the Leadership CoSIDA professional development track. Info is HERE.
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| Updates, news & notes |
2022 CoSIDA Convention Grant applications set to open
Want to attend #CoSIDA22 in Las Vegas next June and could use some financial assistance? Applications for the 2022 CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant and the NCAA Inclusion Grant both open December 6 and are open to all CoSIDA members. The CoSIDA grant includes reimbursement of up to $1,000 in expenses related to travel, lodging and meals in addition to a complimentary convention registration. The NCAA grant will provide attendance at the CoSIDA Convention, mentorship and leadership opportunities throughout the year, plus an NCAA national office visit. Click here for more details
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Young Professionals CoSIDA Coffee Shop — December 9
Ryan Gallant (Utah) and Peter Reimer (RMC Paladins) of the Young Professionals Committee will host a coffee shop on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 5 PM (ET). The session will check in on everyone's mental state and focus on navigating and balancing work, family and the upcoming holiday season. Sign up at CoSIDA.com/CoffeeShop.
Send topic ideas for future coffee shops to any CoSIDA staff member.
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Publications & Digital Design Contest entries now being accepted - Second-round submissions due December 15
This year, there are three contest period deadlines with the final two on December 15 and March 15. Carefully check which contests have which deadlines. Want to join the committee and help coordinate a contest? Contact committee chair Gene Cassell at gene.cassell@washburn.edu.
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Academic All-America® fall teams
Don't forget to VOTE! Ballots for NCAA and NAIA football and women's volleyball teams remain open through Dec. 7. Current members can access voting at CoSIDA.com/Awards.
Men's and women's soccer teams in all NCAA and NAIA divisions will be announced Dec. 7-10 on AcademicAllAmerica.com. Football and volleyball teams will follow on Dec. 15-17.
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| The SID Life |
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What is the best thing that happened to you in 2021? Plus, live sporting event bucket list items, first jobs, productivity tips, favorite quotes, "this or that" and more. Click to read
Featuring:
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Christine Bjornstal
Wisconsin-Superior
Digital Marketing and
Creative Content Specialist
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Jordan Brooks
Montevello
Assistant Athletics
Communication Director
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Jeremy Hartigan
Cornell
Associate Director of Athletics
for Communications
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Regina Verlengiere
Stanford
Director -
Communications
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