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2017 CoSIDA Convention
Sunday-Wednesday, June 11-14, 2017
Orlando World Center Marriott
For a more detailed breakdown of sessions, download this Convention Schedule PDF (as of June 10, 2017)

Note: Schedule for the Sunday, June 11th SIDEARM Sports Leadership Forum Presented by Learfield can be found HERE.

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Schedule Below Updated June 10, 2017
Friday, June 9 Location
Noon - 5:00 PM CoSIDA Board of Directors Meeting WASHINGTON
Saturday, June 10 Location
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CoSIDA Board of Directors Meeting NEW YORK
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CoSIDA Corporate Partners & Past Officers Appreciation Reception and Dinner SALONS K-M
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CoSIDA Nominating Committee Meeting NEW YORK
Sunday, June 11 Location
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM On-site General Convention Registration
(General Convention and Leadership Forum)		 PALMS REGISTRATION
7:15 - 9:00 AM CoSIDA Board of Directors Meeting NEW YORK
9:00 - 9:50 AM Scholarship Committee Meeting BOSTON
10:00 - 10:50 AM Goodwill & Wellness Committe BOSTON
10:00 - 10:50 AM WoSIDA (formerly FAME-Female Athletic Media Relations Executives) Meeting - Open to All NEW YORK
11:00 - 11:50 AM Convention Programming Committee Meeting BOSTON
11:00 - 11:50 AM Academic All-America Hall of Fame Committee Meeting NEW YORK
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Job Seekers Meeting		 GRAND CAYMAN/PUERTO RICO
12:00 - 12:50 PM Special Awards Committee Meeting BOSTON
12:30 - 1:00 PM Mentorship Program Meeting HARBOR BEACH/MARCO ISLAND
12:30 - 1:00 PM Academic All-America Core Program Committee Meeting NEW YORK
1:00 - 1:50 PM CoSIDA U Committee Meeting BOSTON
1:00 - 1:30 PM CDMAC Meeting BAHAMAS

Professional Development Programming
1:00 - 3:00 PM Career Center: Job Seekers Session Session
Session coordinated by the Job Seekers committee. All those looking for an athletic communications position - at all levels - are invited to attend. 		GRAND CAYMAN/PUERTO RICO
1:30 - 2:20 PM Alana Muller: Networking - Build More Meaningful Relationships: The Coffee Lunch Coffee Approach
Introduction: Rob Carolla, Director of Communications, Big 12 Conference/CoSIDA 1st Vice-President		 SAGO
2:00 - 2:50 PM New Media Committee Meeting BOSTON
2:00 - 2:50 PM Diversity and Inclusion Working Group Meeting ARUBA
2:30 - 3:15 PM Professional Development 101: Presenting Yourself on Paper & Preparing For Your Future in Athletic Communications
Moderator: Clark Teuscher, Sports Information Director, North Central College. Presenters: Stephanie Dutton, Assistant Commissioner for Sports Information, North East Athletic Conference; Mike Tuberosa, Associate Athletics Director for Communications, Drexel University		 SAGO
Step-Up Skills for Non-Managers: How to get the Experience Needed for the Next Step in Your Career
Moderator: James Wagner, Assistant Commissioner, Colonial States Athletic Conference. Presenters: Chuck Sullivan, Assistant Commissioner/Communications, American Athletic Conference; Denise Thompson, Assistant Athletics Director/Communciations, Northern Arizona University		 HARBOR BEACH/
MARCO ISLAND/ SAWGRASS
2:30 - 5:30 PM NCAA Division III Student Program Meeting NEW YORK
3:30 - 4:15 PM Should I Stay or Should I Go? / Unique Working Situations: Making It Work Non-Traditionally
Moderator: Olivia Coiro, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, East Carolina. Presenters: Greg Goings, Sports Information Director, Bowie State; Megan Hardin, Sports Information Director, Southwestern University; LaTonia Thirston, Assistant Sports Information Director, Prairie View A&M		 SAGO
3:30 - 4:15 PM Integrating Experienced Professionals into the New Media Relations Landscape
Moderator: Wendy Mayer, CoSIDA programming committee vice-chair. Presenters: Chelsey Chamberlain, Assistant Director of Communications, University of New Mexico; Kevin Juday, Director of Sports Information, Elmhurst College; Ed Hill, Director for Athletic Media Relations, Howard University; Dave Reed, Athletic Communications Associate Director, Colorado College		 HARBOR BEACH/
MARCO ISLAND
3:30 - 4:30 PM NAIA-SIDA Board Meeting SALON 5
4:30 - 6:15 PM CoSIDA Kickoff Reception Presented by NeuLion (in Exhibit Hall) SABAL
6:30 - 8:00 PM Academic All-America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2017 Hall of Fame Class: Dr. Stacey R Johnson, San Jose State fencing; Heather O'Reilly, University of North Carolina soccer; Rachel Price Bell PhD, University of North Alabama volleyball; Stephanie White, Purdue University basketball
Dick Enberg Award: Dr. Robert Khayat, University of Mississippi
Emcee: Rece Davis; Special Guest: Dick Enberg
NOTE: EVENT WILL BE LIVESTREAMED.
LINK: http://cosida.com/watch/?Live=6		 SAGO
Monday, June 12 - Divisional Day Location
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM On-Site General Convention Registration PALMS REGISTRATION
7:15 - 8:50 AM

8:00 AM		 Kickoff Breakfast Presented by CBS StatCrew

College Sports: Myths and Messaging
Featured speaker: Jack Ford, CBS News Legal Analyst and Correspondent for 60 Minutes Sports
Introduction: Bob Williams, Senior Vice President of Communications, NCAA		 SAGO
9:45 - 11:45 AM
2:00 - 4:00 PM		 Exhibit Hall Open SABAL
Division I Programming
9:00 - 9:50 AM What the Media Are Looking For In Story Pitches, Games Notes & On Your Campus
Moderator: Rob Knox, Associate Director of Media Relations, Towson University. Presenters: Marc Daniels, Director of Broadcasting/Play-by-Play Voice, UCF Athletics; Iliana Limon Romero, College Sports and Pro Soccer Editor, Orlando Sentinel; Maria Taylor, College Sports Analyst and Reporter, ESPN
MARCO ISLAND/
SAWGRASS
10:00 - 10:45 AM Working With High Profile Coaches
Moderator: Bill Dyer, Virginia Tech. Presenters: Steve Kirschner, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications, University of North Carolina; Katrina McCormick, Assistant Athletics Director-Media Relations, Florida Atlantic University; Michelle Smith-McDonald, contributor, espnW, Pac-12.com
MARCO ISLAND/
SAWGRASS
10:50 - 11:35 AM Hot-Button Issues: Case Studies and Working with the Media on Them
Moderator: Maurice Williams, Director of Sports Information, Hampton University. Presenters: Bonnie Caver, President, Reputation Lighthouse; Chris LaPlaca, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN; Gail Sideman, Owner, PUBLISIDE Publicity and Media Relations
MARCO ISLAND/
SAWGRASS
2:20 - 3:00 PM NCAA Initiatives/Issues Facing Communications Pros
Moderator: Herb Vincent, Associate Commissioner, Southeastern Conference. Presenters: Erik Christianson, Managing Director, External Affairs, NCAA; Bob Williams, Senior Vice President of Communications, NCAA
MARCO ISLAND/
SAWGRASS
Division II Programming
9:00 - 9:15 AM Talking NCAA Issues & Branding (Joint Session with Division III) SAGO
9:15 - 10:30 AM Interactive Crisis Communications: How Would You Respond? (Joint Session with Division III)
Moderator: Ira Thor, New Jersey City University. Presenters: Division II- Chad Jackson, Director of Sports Communications, Armstrong State; Paul Smith, Associate Athletic Director/Communications, Arkansas Tech. Division III- Brad Bankston, Commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC); Tim Volkmann, Director of Athletic Communications, SUNY Geneseo 		SAGO
10:30 - 11:45 AM Division II Business Meeting CANARY 1-2
2:30 - 3:20 PM Webcasting and Tying into Social Media Platforms
Moderator: Jim Powers, Coordinator of Athletic Communications, Maryville University. Presenters: Kelvin Queliz, Director of Sports Information, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Cesar Quispe, Director of Sports Marketing, Lane College; Cameron Weidenthaler, Assistant Director, Media Relations, Wayne State University		 CANARY 1-2
3:30 - 4:20 PM Writing for the Web
Moderator: Michael MacEachearn, Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications, Young Harris College. Presenters: Murray Evans, Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations, Oklahoma Christian University; Luke Reid, Sports Information Director, Chico State; Chuck Yahng, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, Maryville University		 CANARY 1-2
4:30 - 5:20 PM Structuring Your Week and Communications Basics
Moderator: Blake Timm, Assistant Commissioner for Communications, Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Presenters: David Alexander, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, The College of Saint Rose; Ken Badylak, Sports Information Director, Saint Joseph's (Ind.); Adam Pitterman, Director of Athletic Communications, Eastern New Mexico University		 CANARY 1-2
Division III Programming
9:00 - 9:15 AM Talking NCAA Issues & Branding (Joint Session with Division II) SAGO
9:15 - 10:30 AM Interactive Crisis Communications: How Would You Respond? (Joint Session with Division III)
Moderator: Ira Thor, New Jersey City University. Presenters: Division II- Chad Jackson, Director of Sports Communications, Armstrong State; Paul Smith, Associate Athletic Director/Communications, Arkansas Tech; Division III- Brad Bankston, Commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC); Tim Volkmann, Director of Athletic Communications, SUNY Geneseo 		SAGO
10:45 - 11:45 AM GameDay the D3Way
Moderator: Megan Hardin, Director of Sports Information, Southwestern University. Presenters: Tracy King, Commissioner, Liberty League; Jay Jones, Associate Director, NCAA Division III; David Millay, Account Manager, Sports Practice, Disney Institute; Lenny Reich, Assistant to the Athletic Director, University of Mount Union		 CANARY 3-4
2:10 - 3:10 PM Building Brands Through Social Media
Moderator: Jim Naprstek, Director of Athletic Communications, Loras College. Presenters: Sara Eisenhauer, Assistant Commissioner, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference; Matthew Fenton, Sports Information Director, Cairn University; David Petroff, Director of Athletic Communications, Edgewood College		 CANARY 3-4
3:20 - 4:20 PM Career Path to becoming a Senior Administrator: Your Value to Your "U"
Moderator: Amie Canfield, Associate Director of Athletics, Communications, Mount Holyoke College. Presenters: Scott Dietz, Associate Athletics Director, Babson College; Eric McDowell, Assistant Athletics Director/Sports Information, Union College (NY); Kimberly Wenger, Commissioner, Northwest Conference		 CANARY 3-4
4:30 - 5:30 PM Structuring Your Week and Communication Basics, D3
Moderator: Stacey LaDew, Director of Athletic Communications and Media Relations, The College at Brockport. Presenters: Ken DeBolt, Director of Athletic Communications, Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Katie Jo Kuhens, Sports Information Director, Wartburg College; Brian Savard, Director of Athletic Communications, Plattsburgh State University; Cody Usher, Director of Athletics Communication, Hendrix College		 CANARY 3-4
5:30 - 6:30 PM Division III Business Meeting
Coordinator: Ira Thor, Director of Athletic Communications, New Jersey City University/D3SIDA President		 CANARY 3-4
6:45 - 7:45 PM NCAA Division III Reception
(by invitation only to Division III members)		 SALON 8A
NAIA Programming
9:05 - 9:15 AM Welcome and Rundown - Aaron Sagraves, Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations and Communications, Cornerstone University HARBOR BEACH
9:15 - 9:40 AM NAIA-SIDA Featured Speaker
Darin Wilson - Director of Athletics, Georgia Gwinnett College		 HARBOR BEACH
9:45 - 10:30 AM Programming Panel - Table Topics
- Webcasting
Zach Wadley, Sports Information Director, Marian University (Ind.); Nicole Watkins, Assistant AD for Sports Information, Purdue University Northwest (Ind.)
- Photoshop Basics
Travis Rae, Sports Information Director, William Woods University; Nick Robinson, Director of Sports Information, John Brown University
- Social Media (NEW Media)
Jake Knabel, Director of Athletic Communications, Concordia University (Neb.); Sam Knehans, Assistant Executive Director for Communications and Championships, Ivy League		 HARBOR BEACH
10:30 - 11:30 AM NAIA-SIDA Business Meeting
Coordinator: Cindy Potter, Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations and Compliance, Columbia College (Mo.)/NAIA President		 HARBOR BEACH
11:30 - 11:45 AM National Office updates
Alan Grosbach, Manager of Athletic Communications & Media, NAIA; Chad Waller, Director of Athletics Communications & Media, NAIA		 HARBOR BEACH
2:15 - 3:15 PM Topic #1 - Marketing/Style Guide from NAIA
Chad Waller, Director of Athletics Communications & Media, NAIA
Topic #2 - Networking Roundtables
(small group discussions)		 HARBOR BEACH
3:30 - 4:10 PM Exploring Work Life Balance
Presenters: Danny Day, Sports Information Director, Corban University (Ore.); Joe Glover, Director of Athletics, Indiana University-Southeast		 HARBOR BEACH
4:15 - 5:10 PM Social Media - Tips and Tricks
Presenters: Alan Babbitt, Sports Information Director, Hope College; Jason Hendrix, Sports Information Director, Georgia Gwinnett College; Nikki Roeder, Sports Information Director, Graceland University (Iowa)		 HARBOR BEACH
5:15 - 6:00 PM NAIA Ike Pearson Reception SALONS K-L
Conference Programming
9:30 - 10:15 AM Professional Development For You & Yours
Presenters: Chuck Sullivan, Assistant Commissioner for Communications, American Athletic Conference; Amy Yakola, Executive Associate Commissioner & Chief of External Affairs, Atlantic Coast Conference		 KEY WEST
10:30 - 11:15 AM How to Build Your Conference Brand & Audience
Presenters: Jason Hendrix, Sports Information Director, Georgia Gwinnett College and the Association of Independent Institutions; Katie Mucci, Assistant Commissioner, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference		 KEY WEST
2:15 - 3:00 PM Telling the Conference Story
Presenters: Sam Knehans, Assistant Executive Director for Communications & Championships, The Ivy League; Bill Potter, Senior Director of Communications & Digital Media, American Athletic Conference		 KEY WEST
3:15 - 4:00 PM Covering Conference Events and How To Run Them
Presenters: Rebecca Scharmann, Director of Communications, California Collegiate Athletic Association; Chris Thompson, Director of Media Relations, Western Athletic Conference		 KEY WEST
4:15 - 5:00 PM Spreading the Message
Presenter: Drew Dickerson, Assistant Commissioner, Atlantic 10 Conference; Jeff Smith, Associate Commissioner, Great Lakes Valley Conference		 KEY WEST
U Sports Programming
9:00 - 11:30 AM General Meeting and Discussion NEW YORK
Two-Year College Programming
9:00 - 11:00 AM General Meeting and Discussion KEY BISCAYNE
Other Monday CoSIDA Programming & Events
9:45 - 11:45 AM Exhibit Hall Open SABAL
10:00 - 10:45 AM Product Theater (NeuLion) SABAL
11:00 - 11:45 AM Product Theater (Sportsrocket, Inc.) SABAL
Noon - 1:45 PM CoSIDA Hall of Fame Luncheon
Induction/Awards Presented:
CoSIDA Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Jake Wade Award
Luncheon Emcee: Maria Taylor, College Sports Analyst and Reporter, ESPN		 SAGO
2:00 - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open SABAL
2:15 - 3:00 PM Product Theater (CBS StatCrew) SABAL
3:00 - 4:00 PM NACDA Featured Session
Chris Howard, President, Robert Morris University		 CYPRESS 1
3:15 - 4:00 PM Product Theater (SIDEARM Sports) SABAL
4:15 - 5:00 PM Diversity in the Industry (Presented by CoSIDA, BC-SIDA and MOAA)
Moderator: Romanda Noble, Sports Information Director, Claflin University. Presenters: Richard Lapchick, PhD, Director, Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport; Donald Reed, PhD, Senior Associate Athletic Director, University of Buffalo; Angie Torain, Associate Athletics Director/Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, University of Notre Dame		 SAGO
5:15 - 6:00 PM Speed Networking
Facilitated by Master Networker, Alana Muller, of Coffee Lunch Coffee		 MARCO ISLAND/SAWGRASS
5:15 - 6:00 PM NAIA Ike Pearson Reception SALONS K-L
6:00 - 7:00 PM Black College Sports Information Directors Association (BC-SIDA) Meeting NEW YORK
6:45 - 7:45 PM NCAA Division III Reception (by invitation only to Division III members) SALON 8A
7:30 - 8:30 PM Women Leaders in College Sports Reception SALON 8B
8:00 - 9:30 PM ESPN By The Pool
Join us at the annual ESPN social event for CoSIDA attendees, this year taking place by the World Center pool. (In case of inclement weather, event takes place in Royal Ballroom.)		 FAIRWAY TERRACE
Tuesday, June 13 Location
6:30 - 7:30 AM CoSIDA/NACDA 5k Fun Run/Walk
Title Sponsor: College TV Ticket; Contributing Sponsor: Proforma Collegiate Solutions		 HAWKS LANDING GOLF COURSE
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM On-site General Convention Registration PALMS REGISTRATION
8:00 - 8:55 AM CoSIDA/NACMA Joint Session - Social Media Strategies
Moderator: Morgyn Seigfried, Digital Media Manager, Temple University
Presenters: David Herman, Sports Partnerships, Twitter; Alison Overholt, Editor, ESPN the Magazine and espnW; Matt Vinson, Director of Digital Marketing, Daytona International Speedway		 SAGO
9:00 - 10:00 AM NACDA Featured Session
John Skipper - President, ESPN Inc., and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Network 		CYPRESS 1
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Community Service Project - Samaritan's Feet Shoe Distribution and Basketball Skills Camp FRONTLINE OUTREACH
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open SABAL
CoSIDA & NACMA Breakout Programming:
8 Options Total, Select 3
10:10 AM - 12:30 PM Balancing Marketing/SID Posts on Social Media
Presenters: Diane Nordstrom, Associate Director of Athletic Communications, University of Wisconsin; Joe Reinsch, Sports Information Director, Azusa Pacific		 SALON 12
Building a Social Media Strategy
Presenters: Alan Babbitt, Sports Information Director, Hope College; Jil Price, Associate Director of Athletic Communications, Baylor; Ben Stockwell, Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, Assumption College 		ARUBA/
BAHAMAS
Capitalizing on Big Moments
Presenters: Ally Keirn, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Army West Point; Emily McLaughlin, Director of Athletic Marketing, Stanford; Shawn Medeiros, Sports Information Director, Endicott College		 SALON 13
Creating Branding Standards/Department Style Guides
Presenters: Michael Beale, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, University of North Carolina; Rick Hoskin, Director of Athletic Communications, Cal State Dominguez Hills		 SALON 11
Fan Development Track: Social Media Analytics: Action Steps
Presenters: Tony Baldwin, Assistant Sports Information Director, Southwestern University; Eric DeSalvo, Director of Digital & Social Media, UCF; Eric Todoroff, Digital Media Specialist, Florida State		 SALONS A-B
Promoting a Program In Crisis
Presenters: Kyle Campbell, Associate Athletics Director for Communications, Ole Miss; Jon Jackson, Senior Associate AD/External Affairs, Duke University; Malcolm Moran, Director, Sports Capital Journalism Program Director, IUPUI		 SALON 14
Social Media On A Budget
Presenters: Adam Ledyard, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, East Texas Baptist; Jim Naprstek, Director of Athletic Communications, Loras College; Dominic Simons, Assistant Director, Marketing, UC Irvine 		SALONS C&D
Social Media: What's Next
Presenters: Russ Houghtelling, Associate Athletic Director for Ideation, Oregon State; Alison Overholt, Editor, ESPN the Magazine and espnW; David Herman, Sports Partnerships, Twitter.		 KEY WEST
10:15 - 11:00 AM Product Theater (Libris by PhotoShelter) SABAL
11:15 - Noon Product Theater (805Stats) SABAL
12:30 - 1:30 PM Grab-and-Go Lunch SABAL
12:45 - 1:15 PM CoSIDA Business Meeting SABAL
CDMAC Programming
1:30 - 2:10 PM SID as Communicator: How to Address Your Constituencies; Working With Different Personality Styles
Moderator: Jason Krech, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, James Madison University. Presenters: Danielle Jenkins, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Piedmont College;
Mary Ann Mitchell, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations, University of Missouri-St. Louis; Donnie Smith, Sports Information Director, Southeastern University		 SAGO
Dealing With Student-Athlete Activism and Transgender Issues
Moderator: Jessica Poole, Communications Specialist, Ole Miss. Presenters: Justin Doherty, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, University of
Wisconsin; Haley Kroll, SAAC President, Chico State; Jayson Ameer Rasheed, Director of Athletic Communications, Wilmington College; Luke Reid, Sports Information Director, Chico State		 HARBOR BEACH
2:00 - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open SABAL
2:15 - 3:00 PM Product Theater (Sports Systems) SABAL
2:15 - 3:45 PM D2SIDA Meeting NEW ORLEANS
2:20 - 3:45 PM Trending Topics - North Tower (25-Minute Rotating Breakout Sessions held 2:20-2:45, 2:50-3:15, 3:20-3:45)
Apps for Efficiency
Presenter: Katie Gwinn Hewitt, Asssistant Director of Athletic Communications, Michigan		 GRAND CAYMAN/
PUERTO RICO
Hall of Fames: From Conception Through Induction
Presenter: Ira Thor, Director of Athletic Communications, New Jersey City University 		KEY BISCAYNE
Podcasting
Presenters: David Gibson, host of SIDCast; Jon Rubin, Assistant AD for Multimedia, University of Florida		 ARUBA/
BAHAMAS
Hosting Events
Presenters: Chas Dorman, Associate Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Social Media, University of Pennsylvania; J.J. Nekoloff, Associate Commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference		 ST. THOMAS/
WEST INDIES
Game Programs Do's and Don'ts
Presenters: David Petroff, Director of Athletic Communications, Edgewood College; Greg Royce, Associate Athletics Director/Sports Information Director, Stevenson University		 KEY WEST
Web Streaming Platforms/Upgrading Your Video Presentations
Presenters: T.E. Mullane, President, D Two Media		 MARCO ISLAND
3:15 - 4:00 PM Product Theater (ScoreShots) SABAL
3:30 - 4:15 PM FBS Management Advisory Council NEW YORK
4:00 - 6:00 PM Sunshine State Conference SIDs Meeting WASHINGTON
4:00 - 7:30 PM NACDA Exhibit Hall Reception Presented by Balfour
All registered CoSIDA attendees (with CoSIDA credential) may attend this event where food and beverages will be available throughout the 3.5 hour the exhibit hall is open. (Note: This is the one night of the two NCAA Exhibit Hall receptions that CoSIDA convention registrants may attend.)		 CYPRESS 2-3
4:30 - 5:30 PM NAIA-SIDA Board Meeting NEW YORK
Wednesday, June 14 - Communications LOCATION
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM On-site General Convention Registration PALMS REGISTRATION
7:00 - 8:00 AM CoSIDA Board Meeting NEW YORK
8:15 - 9:00 AM Crisis Communications: Tips, Lessons and Seeing All Sides
Moderator: Mary Beth Challoner, Manager, Events, Marketing and Sports Information, University of Toronto. Presenters: Steve Colquitt, Associate Sports Communications Director, University of Georgia; Jay Paterno, Blue Line 409 LLC/Penn State Board of Trustees; Tim Volkmann, Director, Athletic Communications and Media Relations, SUNY Geneseo		 ROYAL
9:15 - 10:00 AM Writing: Writing for the Web/Feature Writing Idea Lounge
Moderator: Jeremy Rosenthal, Assistant Director of Media Relations, Indiana University
Presenters: Thomas Chen, Assistant Athletics Director for Digital Media & Communications, Seton Hall University; Zach Dirlam, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, University of Florida; Mara Rudolph, Assistant Athletics Communications Director, University of California 		ROYAL
10:10 - 10:50 AM Picking Your Priorities: Who/What should be on your To-Do List
Moderator: Jim Powers, Coordinator - Athletic Communications, Maryville University. Presenters: Ken Badylak, Sports Information Director, Saint Joseph's (Ind.); Ricky Hazel, Associate Athletics Director for Communications, Stetson University		 ROYAL
11:00 - 11:40 AM Working With The Media/Media Training
Moderator: Brett Harris, Director of Sports Infomration and Marketing, Wabash College. Presenters: Roy Allen, Interim Director of Athletics, Seward County Community College; Steve Sommer, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Penn State University; Brian Wolff, Associate Director for Athletic Communications, University of Buffalo 		ROYAL
Noon - 2:00 PM CoSIDA Special Awards Luncheon
Awards to be presented: Warren Berg; Arch Ward; Award CoSIDA Achievement Awards; Bill Esposito Backbone Award; Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award; Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award; Lester Jordan Award; Rising Star Awards; 25-Year Awards; President's Award
Luncheon Emcee: Jamie Seh, TV Sports Anchor/Reporter, WKMG-TV Orlando		 SAGO
Afternoon: Tech Time (Classroom Setup and Hands-On Training Sessions)
2:25 - 3:10 PM Concurrent Panels of Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Video Editing

Beginner Session
Presenter: Jason Ashcraft, Communications Director, Big Sky Conference

Intermediate Session
Presenter: Chip Fontanazza, Multimedia Manager, UCF

Advanced Session
Presenter: Imry Halevi, Director of Multimedia & Production, Harvard University

GRAND CAYMAN/
PUERTO RICO/ ST. THOMAS/ WEST INDIES

HARBOR BEACH/
MARCO ISLAND

ROYAL
3:25 - 4:10 PM Concurrent Panels of Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Photoshop

Beginner Session
Presenter: Tim Clark, Director of Sports Information and Sports Marketing, Texas Lutheran University

Intermediate Session
Presenter: Sammi Wellman, Director of Sports Information, California Baptist University

Advanced Session
Presenter: Kyle Robarts, Owner, SIDesign
GRAND CAYMAN/
PUERTO RICO/ ST. THOMAS/ WEST INDIES

HARBOR BEACH/
MARCO ISLAND


ROYAL
4:25 - 5:10 PM Concurrent Panels of Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced New Social Media Platforms

Beginner Session
Presenter: Danny Barnts, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, Point Loma Nazarene University

Intermediate Session
Presenter: Brian Wagner, Athletic Communications Digital Strategy and Creative Lead, University of Michigan

Advanced Session
Presenter: Doug Meffley, Manager, Digital Communication Platform, Northwestern University
GRAND CAYMAN/
PUERTO RICO/ ST. THOMAS/ WEST INDIES

HARBOR BEACH/
MARCO ISLAND



ROYAL
5:25 - 5:50 PM It's a Wrap!
Join us for convention takeaways, promotions and more!
Join us for a quick-hitting wrap-up session with prizes and giveaways! We'll review key points and takeaways following our four days of programming. Come by for a game of trivia, based on #CoSIDA17 events and get some convention swag! 		ROYAL
6:00 - 11:45 PM Buses To Universal CityWalk
Bus transportation begins at 6 p.m. from the Palms Registration area; last bus departs Universal City Walk at 11:45 p.m.		 UNIVERSAL CITYWALK