| Academic All-America® Core Program |
The core program committee oversees the annual selection of the Academic All-District and Academic All-America teams and the Academic All-America of the Year.
Primary initiatives:
- Administration of the Academic All-America member nominating and voting process
Volunteers needed: 10-15 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Academic All-America committee members are an integral part of CSC's most prestigious program. Committee members can assist in the promotion of award winners throughout the year as part of the publicity team or serve on a subcommittee for a handful of sports. Subcommittees are tasked with vetting nominations for eligibility and helping create a manageable ballot for voting.
- Time commitments vary based on which sport contest you are involved with.
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: The Academic All-America committee will meet in Las Vegas during #CSCUnite24. The meeting will take place Sunday, June 10, at 10 a.m. (PT). Those interested in joining the committee are encouraged to attend and meet with Kate Gonzales (chair) and Mike Mahoney (vice chair).
Contact: Katie Gonzales (chair) kgonzal1@iwu.edu or Mike Mahoney (vice chair) mahoneyw@upenn.edu |
| Academic All-America Hall of Fame® |
The Hall of Fame committee is responsible for overseeing the annual selection of the AAA Hall of Fame class.
Volunteers needed: 2 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- The time commitment is fairly minimal (approximately 3-5 hours during the school year)
- Main tasks would be assisting with outreach to membership who have AAAHOF nominees in database (either to encourage new/updated nominations or advise those schools that they have nominees who will be being scrubbed from the database if they don’t meet voting minimums)
- For those who attend the convention, assisting as a committee host for our inductees while on-site.
Contact: Chris Masters (chair) cmasters@uic.edu |
| Advocacy |
The Advocacy Committee is charged with reviewing ongoing association advocacy strategies and developing additional programs which promote the values of the organization and profession both on campuses and across the landscape of college athletics. In addition, the committee will develop advocacy leadership training resources for its members. The committee makeup will include current and past leaders and a broad representation that includes all levels of membership.
Volunteers needed: Multiple spots are available to join this committee. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (1 hour)
- Assist with special projects
- Contribute to monthly content
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: This committee is meeting on Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. (PT) and would love to welcome any new people interested in the committee and chat with them at that time.
Contact: Mike Williams (chair) mcwilli@ilstu.edu or Sean Cartell (vice chair) sean.cartell@utsa.edu |
| Career Services (formerly Job Seekers) |
The Career Services Committee will act as the clearinghouse for all job opportunities within the association and will serve as a professional development opportunity for those seeking employment within the field of athletics communication.
Volunteers needed: 5 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in up to four Zoom meetings (30-45 minutes)
- Attendance at convention is preferred, but not mandatory
- Provide posting support one or more months of the academic year on the @CSCcareers X account for job postings and/or transactions
- Contribute to regular monthly programming provided by the committee
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: Attend and participate in the Career Services session “Open forum: Career building and finding your confidence” on Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. (PT).
Contact: Shelby Hild (chair) shild@mvc.org or Keonte' Herrera (vice chair) kkh@lsu.edu |
| Creative & Digital Design Awards |
The Creative and Digital Design Awards Committee is responsible for recognizing outstanding work by members.
Primary initiative:
- Coordinate and judge categories in the Creative & Digital Design Contest
Volunteers needed: Up to 10 new contest coordinators (26 total needed annually)
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Coordinate a group of three judges (one being yourself) to judge all entries submitted for a category within the contest. Judging takes place mid-April to mid-May. Typical contest categories require 1-3 hours of work.
- Attend one or two committee planning meetings in the fall/winter (1 hour)
Contact: Riley Baker (chair) riley.d.baker@wsu.edu or Patrick Murphy (vice chair) pmurphy@mines.edu |
| CSC U |
The CSC U Committee is responsible for educating college students in the field of sports communications. In addition, it assists educators in learning about the profession for potential speaking opportunities from the sports communications professional on campus. The CSC U motto is to "educate educators" and "find our future."
Volunteers needed: 5 or more spots are available to join this committee.
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (30 minutes), occasional longer meetings as needed when decisions are being made about programming
- Participate in one of two subcommittees which typically meet separately about once a month (education / outreach and programming).
- The education committee is working on informational “how-to” guides for new and young professionals, and does outreach to make connections with sport management programs around the country.
- The programming committee puts on three panels during the year and then also takes the lead on putting together our CSC U Virtual Summit in June.
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: Anyone interested in joining this committee is invited to attend the committee meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. in-person on Sunday, June 9 at Mandalay Bay during the convention. Text chair Ashley Robbins at (508) 826-4113 for more info.
Contact: Ashley Robbins (chair) ashley_robbins@uml.edu or Sammi Wellman (vice chair) Samantha.Wellman@rcc.edu |
| Diversity & Inclusion |
The mission of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee is to create and maintain the commitment to education, discussion, advocacy and programming to establish and sustain an equitable, inclusive and diverse culture for CSC as an organization and within its membership.
Volunteers needed: Multiple spots are available to join this committee for those able to be actively engaged in the work of the committee throughout the year.
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (1 hour)
- Contribute and/or coordinate the development of DEIB-centric content for the committee’s monthly series; produce one or more pieces of content for the year
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: Prospective members are welcome to attend our meeting on Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. (PT) in Tradewinds B at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Send a text to Scottie Rodgers (609) 903-1416 before the meeting time if you would like to attend.
Contact: Scottie Rodgers (chair) scottie@cottonbowl.com or Travis Jarome (vice chair) travis.j.jarome@jsums.edu |
| Fred Stabley, Sr. Writing Contest |
The Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Contest Committee encourages, honors and improves the quality of writing within the profession. The committee sponsors an annual writing contest with multiple categories open to all members.
Volunteers needed: Multiple spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Serve as a district coordinator to judge a contest category between January - April.
- Recruit and maintain a group of judges in your assigned district.
Contact: Mike Falk (chair) mikefalk@muhlenberg.edu or Joe Guistina (vice chair) guistina@lycoming.edu |
| Goodwill & Wellness |
The Goodwill and Wellness Committee is responsible for fundraising for worthy organizations and community service activities during the annual convention and during the academic year. This committee conveys the organization's desire to help those in need while at the same time fostering social awareness and togetherness within its membership.
Primary initiatives:
- 5K Fun Run/2-Mile Walk
- Community Service Project
- Fitness Challenges
- Volunteer 15 program
- Monthly content
Volunteers needed: 4 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (30-45 minutes)
- Support one or more committee initiatives
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: Opportunities available to help with the 5K and on-site community service project on-site this year. Contact Jeremy Rosenthal.
Contact: Jeremy Rosental (chair) j.rose@utexas.edu |
| Membership Recognition |
The Membership Recognition Committee organizes the annual Membership Appreciation Week.
Primary initiatives:
- Membership Appreciation Week
Volunteers needed: Multiple spots are available to join this committee.
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Participate in three or four planning calls for Membership Appreciation Week between September - November.
- Help produce content and deliver activations related to the week.
Contact: Will Roleson (CSC staff) will@cscommunicators.com |
| Mentorship |
The Mentorship Committee will administer the member mentorship program and provide resources to those who participate in it annually.
Primary initiatives:
- Mentorship program pairing
Volunteers needed: Multiple spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in committee planning calls (30-45 minutes)
- Participate in pairing mentors/mentees. This process happens in September.
- Be a participant in the mentorship program as a mentor or mentee
- Contribute to regular educational programming related to mentorship and career development
- Serve as a resource to mentorship participants
Contact: Shawn Medeiros (chair) smedeiro@endicott.edu |
| New Media |
The New Media Committee is responsible for educating the overall membership on the strategic use of new media and its technology in the athletic communications profession.
Volunteers needed: 5-10 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in bi-monthly zoom calls (30-45 minutes)
- Contribute or coordinate one piece of educational content during the year
- Assist the Creative & Digital Design Contest committee is a judge in one or more categories
Contact: Kelsey Whaley (chair) kelsey.whaley@stthomas.edu |
| Professional Development and Continuing Education |
The Professional Development and Continuing Education Committee is charged with coordinating and enhancing year-round continuing education, professional development and leadership opportunities, resources and training to help members at all levels excel as professionals and strategic communicators. The committee is also committed to educating the membership about the current challenges faced by our profession and is responsible for planning and organizing the educational program for the annual convention, working with the Board of Directors and divisional leadership to plan a high-quality program that represents the diversity of our organization. The Second and Third Vice Presidents automatically serve as the board liaisons and as committee chairs to this committee.
Volunteers needed: Five-to-10 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Help plan various categories of educational programming throughout the year
- Plan all educational content for the CSC Unite convention
- Attend the monthly committee Zoom meetings
Contact: This committee will be led by the CSC 2nd and 3rd vice presidents and CSC Director of Operations and Professional Development Barb Kowal. Contact Kowal for more information barb@cscommunicators.com. |
| Scholarships |
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for recruiting candidates and selecting worthy recipients for association-based scholarships and grants.
Volunteers needed: 4 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Attend and participate in committee planning Zoom calls (two or three calls, 1 hour each)
- Availability in late-April to early-May to participate in selection. Typical selection requires 1-3 hours of work.
Contact: Brian Fremund (chair) brian.fremund@Vanderbilt.edu |
| Special Awards |
The Special Awards Committee is responsible for selection of the annual awards presented at the annual convention. Those awards include: CSC Hall of Fame, 25-Year, Arch Ward, Jake Wade, Warren Berg, Bob Kenworthy, Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer, Achievement Awards, Bud Nangle, Rising Stars, Lifetime Achievement, and Bill Esposito Backbone awards.
Volunteers needed: Spots are available for active members working in the profession.
Requirements to be on the committee:
- All members of this committee must have at least 10 years of full-time experience at a CSC member institution, organization or conference office
- Nominate deserving members for various awards
- Participate in selection calls and vote on all ballots
- Assist with gathering information for announcements and releases
- Assist with award presentations at the convention
Contact: Jeff Hodges (chair) SportsInformation@una.edu |
| Young Professionals |
Comprised of members 30 years or younger, the Young Professionals Committee seeks to engage young members of the organization and to contribute programming and professional development relevant to this age group.
Primary initiatives:
- 30 Under 30 recognition program
- Monthly content
- Speed networking session at CSC Unite
Volunteers needed: 5 spots are available to join this committee
Requirements to be on the committee:
- Must be 30 years old or younger during the 2024-25 academic year.
- Attend and participate in monthly zoom calls (30-45 minutes)
- Availability and reliability in November to support the 30 Under 30 program, contacting winners and writing up bios for the winners.
- Contribute to one or more pieces of monthly content for the committee, or help coordinate a webinar or networking session.
Get involved at #CSCUnite24: Attend the speed networking session.
Contact: Kristen Keller (chair) kristenkeller@ucsb.edu or Meredith Mahoney (vice chair) mmahoney@iwu.edu |