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From the desk of John Paquette
Committee and cabinet participation can be in small bites
President John Paquette of the BIG EAST Conference points out that volunteering on CSC committees doesn't have to be a huge time commitment — opportunities are available in small bites. And, a salute to a life well-lived by CSC legend Bill Little.
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Photography strategies & tips
Sports photography as an art form is a never-ending process of learning. It's a combination of technical skills, ideas and creativity. As the new academic and athletic year is upon us, several CSC members who earned national acclaim for their photography work in the 2023 Creative and Digital Design Contest contributed their thoughts on photography strategies and advice. With insights from Lamar Carter, Ryan Prickett and Johnny Smiley, and photo galleries from the top placing portfolios in the College and University divisions.
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CSC Special Awards new deadlines & best practices in nominations
Learn more about the CSC’s highest honors — our annual Special Awards — as Special Awards Committee vice-chair Blake Timm also shares how-to’s to enhance your nominations. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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Young professionals spotlight: Jerod Fox of Kansas City
Jerod Fox is entering his fifth year at Kansas City Athletics. He has found a home with the Roos starting as a graduate assistant during the 2019-20 school year. He helped lead the Roos throughout the tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic and was rewarded for his hard work, making the leap to Athletic Communications Director in October of 2021.
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Young professionals spotlight: Shelby Hild of Baylor
Shelby Hild has done a little bit of everything at the Division I level. Now entering her second year as Baylor’s director of communications, she leads related efforts for the three-time national champion Bears women’s basketball program along with Baylor women’s tennis.
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Accurate statistics are important; resources are available
Statistics — and the accurate keeping of them — is one of the most foundational and important pieces of communications work. The numbers often tell the story and are meaningful to student-athletes, coaches, fans and the hundreds of millions of eyes that are on college sports. As we continue into the new sports year, take care that your staffs are trained to deliver high-quality information. Our friends from multiple divisions share messages on resources available in 2023-24.
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| Updates, news & notes |
2023-24 CSC membership drive officially underway; best rates available now through September 30
Renew or purchase CSC membership for 2023-24 now through September 30 for the best rates. Click here for information and a link for purchase. Guarantee access to CSC benefits for an unlimited number of people in your department in 2023-24 with the All-In membership at the same great rate as last year. Individual, undergraduate and advocate memberships remain available at the same price as well.
More information available at CSCommunicators.com/Membership.
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30 Under 30 nominations open through Oct. 15
We're looking to recognize the very best young professionals in college sports communications and creativity across all divisions. Submit a nomination for your colleague today at CSCommunicators.com/30under30!
To be eligible for the 2023 list, nominees must be 29 years old or younger on Dec. 31, 2023 and have an active 2023-24 CSC membership. Candidates will be considered based on achievement in one more areas such as professional success, impact on their athletic department/conference office and service to CSC.
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Save the date: Membership Appreciation Week is Nov. 8-14
Plans are underway to celebrate the eighth CSC Membership Appreciation Week. Details for this year's event will be posted at CSCommunicators.com/CelebrateCSC when available. #CelebrateCSC
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NCAA Postgraduate Internship applications for 2024-25 deadline is Friday, Sept. 8
NCAA communications is now accepting applications for its four postgraduate internships in the 2024-25 academic year. Click here to learn more about the four positions in communications: brand strategy, creative & digital, editorial and external engagement. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 8.
The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program provides on-the-job learning experiences at the national office in Indianapolis to college graduates who are passionate in their pursuit of a career in college sports administration. With a focus on ethnic minorities, women and former student-athletes, this yearlong program gives insight into college sports from a national perspective.
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Staff directory and profile update information
Has your staff changed recently? Account custodians can edit their staff roster by logging into their profile and clicking the Organizations tab on the top navigation bar followed by the blue Manage button next to your organization’s name and then the Individuals tab.
You can update or add to your staff directory any time throughout the year at no cost. If you are adding someone who may already have an account, check with the CSC staff first so as not to create a duplicate account. CSC staff will transfer that member to your institution or conference office.
For members who have had a title change or a job change, update your individual profile at CSCommunicators.com/profile.
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| The Life |
What do our family and friends think we do all day? Plus... biggest anticipations for the new academic year, dream places to live, favorite parts of our careers, the best animals at the zoo, and more.
"The Life" is a series surveying College Sports Communicators members for their thoughts on topics and issues in the athletic communications industry, plus personal insights into not-so-serious issues, too. Click to read
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