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Get ready for #CSCUNITE23!
Registration and hotel reservations for #CSCUNITE23 — the new name of our annual convention — open Feb. 15 at Noon (ET)
Stay up-to-date on all the latest #CSCUNITE23 information at: CSCommunicators.com/2023convention
With the name change to College Sports Communicators and the recent launch of our new brand in early January, CSC is excited to announce the evolution of our annual convention to CSC UNITE. The 2023 event in Orlando in mid-June will be known as #CSCUNITE23. Click to read more
Also read: Previewing #CSCUNITE23 Educational Sessions
Apply for a #CSCUNITE23 Attendance Grant worth $1,000 toward your convention related expenses - Deadline is Feb. 3
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| Spotlight on Black History Month |
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Career elevations – Black communicators pave their path in college sports
In honor of Black History Month, here are three stories of Black professionals from within College Sports Communicators who share with us their career stories and what celebrating Black History Month means to them. They are:
- Temi Bajulaiye – Babson College Athletics Marketing, New Media and Student-Athlete Success Specialist
- Harrison Baker – Marist College, Associate AD, Director of External Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer for Athletics
- Tiffany Jacobs – Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
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Dear Jess – a tribute to the first Black woman to serve as CSC president
Rob Knox, who served as CSC’s president during the 2018-19 academic year, pens a tribute to his friend and current CSC president Jessica Poole.
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Recent features on Black CSC members
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Jessica Poole's President's message
An NCAA Convention to remember
Just a week after the new CSC logos were unveiled, the Executive Board, national staff and DIII Cabinet Chair Tim Volkmann gathered in-person in San Antonio in conjunction with the NCAA Convention where the conversation centered around "what's next" for CSC.
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Andy DeVito shapes Ohio State athletics as director, creative services & branding
Now in his 16th year at his alma mater, Andy DeVito began his professional OSU career in 2007 as a graphic designer after graduating with a degree in visual communications design. He discusses his work as director, creative services & branding, trends in social and digital media, some of his favorite projects and why OSU athletics has embraced the CSC All-In membership.
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Bloom where you are planted
In an ever-changing business, how can we ever be certain what the next step is? What does it look like? Are we qualified? The fear of the unknown, the fear of failure, the fear of being uncomfortable can be intimidating. When an unexpected opportunity arose for Baylor's Cody Soto to transition from SID to Director of Social Media and Digital Engagement, he embraced the opportunity but not without some apprehension.
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Young professionals spotlight: Three up, three down with Scott Manze
In the world of athletic communications, there can be many different paths that lead up the chain of command in an athletic department. The trajectory for Jacksonville University Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Scott Manze began as a part-time broadcast gig at his hometown institution and has grown into a flourishing career as a dual threat sports communication specialist.
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| Advocate • Connect • Educate • Honor • Support |
Focus on Diversity & Inclusion
Each month, CSC’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee shares best practices and resources for members on various social media platforms. Follow this space each month for a recap of what’s been shared to date.
January 2023 Postings
- Listen to the podcast "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 101" for an introduction to commonly used terminology.
- Read the article "Assess Your DEI Maturity to Determine What’s Next" to get tips from experts to figure out where you’re at so you can get where you want to go.
- Check out the website Accessible Social, particularly the Copy and Formatting section, to learn how to make social media accessible for people with disabilities.
- CSC member Chad Cooper’s Instagram story: Ask Me Anything about Religion in the Workplace. Find in the highlights at @CollSportsComm.
For more resources, go to: CSCommunicators.com/CSCforChange
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Goodwill & Wellness Committee asks members to challenge themselves in 2023
Tired of “new year, new you” yet? Is the “resolution” in New Year’s resolution fading?
Join CSC’s Goodwill and Wellness Committee for a health and wellness challenge that provides flexibility and support in 2023.
Instead of asking members to set New Year’s resolutions for 2023, the CSC Goodwill and Wellness Committee launched the Health and Wellness Challenge as the new year kicked off. New challenges are available every month. It's never too late to join!
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Bridgette Robles finds her mentorship match through the new "select-a-mentor" track
Richmond Assistant Director of Athletic Public Relations Bridgette Robles has participated in CSC’s Mentorship Program three years. This year, she chose a pilot track for the programming – selecting her own mentor instead of having one assigned for her.
She shares about her experience in the program and how she was able to be paired with a mentor she selected.
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| Updates, news & notes |
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Recapping Membership Appreciation Week
See the social media posts that caught our eye.
A big thank you goes to everyone throughout college sports who joined us in celebrating our members during the seventh annual CSC Membership Appreciation Week we held from Jan. 18-24.
It was another fantastic week of recognizing and celebrating communications and creative pros in college athletics! This year took on special meaning as the week came just two weeks following the unveiling of our new College Sports Communicators visual identity. It was the first CSC week to officially include many new members included in our All-In membership. We're proud to be including more communicators than ever as we approach 4,000 members for the first time.
The CSC staff thanks the members of the Membership Recognition Committee chaired by by Amy Yakola (Atlantic Coast Conference/Committee Chair) and Tommy Chasanoff (Cumberlands/Committee Vice-Chair). A special shout out goes to these members who helped produce our content during the week: Lindy Brown (Duke), Claudia Close (ACC), Michael Hawkins (Francis Marion), Cole Helman (Palm Beach Atlantic), Allison Hogue (Sacred Heart), Chad Jackson (Georgia Southern), Rob Knox (Thurgood Marshall College Fund), Mike Robles (CCCAA), Dan Ruede (New Haven), and Tony Venegas (Belmont Abbey).
See everything from the week at CollegeSportsCommunicators.com/CelebrateCSC.
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CSC membership rates to remain the same for 2023-24
For budgeting and planning purposes, CSC members should be aware that membership options for 2023-24 will remain the same and also remain the same price as they are for 2022-23. Memberships for 2023-24 will be available beginning in July 2023. Late fees will be added Oct. 1, 2023. Account custodians will receive email reminders about renewals later this summer.
- The University/College and Conference memberships (affectionately known as “all-in”) are based on an organization’s level and include unlimited memberships for all storytellers in your department.
- Individual, Advocate and Undergraduate Student memberships are affiliated with one individual only and will remain the same price as well.
- Current 2022-23 memberships expire July 31, 2023. They can be purchased until May 30 at this link.
- Member benefits are outlined here.
Information is available at CSCommunicators.com/Membership.
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Academic All-America nominations for M/W Basketball open Feb. 7; Contests for M/W Swimming & Diving open Feb. 14
Nominations open soon for Academic All-District® teams for NCAA and NAIA men’s and women’s basketball (Feb. 7) and men’s and women’s swimming and diving (Feb. 14).
Swimming and diving has been established as its own contest and will no longer be part of the At-Large program for NCAA and NAIA institutions. Schools are allowed to nominate a maximum of four males and four females in each sport.
The master schedule with all important dates for the winter and spring contests is here.
AAA program general information
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2022-23 ChangeMaker Innovation Awards
The ChangeMaker Innovation Award was created in 2021 to recognize CSC members and their colleagues (members or non-members) who have collaborated to create and manage innovative content during the current academic year.
The contest is open to any individual or team of college athletics communications professionals and must include at least one current CSC member who was integral to the project.
Look for nominations/submissions for this award to open in mid-February.
ChangeMaker Award general information
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Scholarships & Grants opportunities coming mid-February
Each spring, CSC offers a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities, including:
- Member-Child Scholarships ($1,000)
- Undergraduate Scholarships (2 individuals receive $2,000)
- Phil Langan Graduate Internship Grant (2 institutions receive $15,000)
- Langston Rogers and Wylie Smith Postgraduate Scholarships (2 individual receive $6,000)
Stay tuned for information coming soon. Applications are typically due in late April.
Scholarships & Grants general information
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Professional development for CSC members
Several live webinars and short, hands-on “educational lounge” training sessions for our members are being planned.
Sessions coming in February include “National Championship and Conference Championship Broadcast Best Practices: Working With Producers, Talent and Hosts” and the second session of our CSC Sports Social and Digital Media Webinar Series.
Details for future sessions are being planned and will be added to CollegeSportsCommunicators.com/ProfessionalDevelopment when available.
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NAIA-SIDA roundtable session – Feb. 7
NAIA-SIDA will host a roundtable Zoom session on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 PM (ET). The session titled "Surviving the Crossover" will be hosted by Chase Dodge, Sports Information Director at Westcliff University.
Find the link to join the session at CSCommunicators.com/Networking.
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NGWSD is Feb. 1
Are you doing anything cool for National Girls & Women in Sports Day? Let us know! Tag @CollSportsComm on social media or email a CSC national staff member and share your stories with us. We may feature it on our official channels.
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NCAA Division II Day is Feb. 22
DII Day is an opportunity for all individuals associated with Division II to celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on their campus and community. Every DII school and conference is encouraged to share the benefits of being a part of Division II and showcase student-athlete success stories on their athletics website and social media channels. Please note, after the success of the 2022 DII Day, this will be an annual celebration for Division II.
Get more information and download the resources provided by the NCAA here.
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| The Life |
Behaviors or personality traits that contribute to our success. Plus, two things people should know about me, advice for pushing and persevering through the crossover season, being a reality show contestant, a tech item to dump, your vision for where you see yourself in five years, thumbs up or down to rollercoasters, and more.
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Brandon Hensley
Cumberlands
Director of Athletic
Video Operations
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Jessica Lantz
Big West Conference
Assistant Commissioner -
Strategic Communications
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Peyton Thibault
East Texas Baptist
Athletic Communications
Graduate Assistant
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