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March 1, 2012
To: CoSIDA Membership
Fr: Tom Di Camillo, 2011-12 CoSIDA President; John Humenik, Executive Director; Barb Kowal, Director of External Affairs; and Will Roleson, Director of Internal Operations
Re: Recap of CoSIDA Board of Directors and divisional leadership updates and initiatives for the month of February
Thank you for taking the time to read this month's e-newsletter. Best of luck to everyone in this very busy winter-to-spring sports crossover period!
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Continuing Education Sessions
· There were two opportunities in February for CoSIDA members to participate in continuing education sessions. On Feb. 9, we offered "SAAC Leaders, Student-Athletes and You" while on Feb. 23 the session was "Helping Our Colleagues: Gaining Personal Balance." More details, plus the archived on-demand programming links for both sessions, can be found HERE. With March being a particularly busy time in our profession, we will not hold any continuing ed sessions during the month, and will return with programming in April.
· Third Vice President Eric McDowell (Union- N.Y.) coordinates our continuing education initiatives this year. If you have ideas or want to coordinate a session, please contact him at mcdowele@union.edu. |
2012 St. Louis Convention (June 23-26) |
Representing the Organization
· In February, CoSIDA Executive Director John Humenik attended the National Sports Industry Conference (Washington, D.C.), and other CoSIDA staff members are scheduled to attend numerous events and meetings in March. CHECK HERE for this list.
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National Organization Initiatives
· READ HERE about the February initiatives CoSIDA worked on with NACDA and find information on the CoSIDA/NACDA transition team in preparation for CoSIDA's move to the NACDA convention site in 2013.
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Division-Specific News and Initiatives
· SEE actions taken at the divisional levels in January - and future work scheduled - with NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA representatives.
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Committee Based Updates
In this section, find out about recent CoSIDA Committee news.
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Current CoSIDA Contests, Scholarship/Grant Program Nominations
Currently, CoSIDA is accepting nominations for the CoSIDA Scholarships and Grant program (deadlines in April/May). There also is the ongoing annual Publications Contest (varying deadlines). Please see the nomination guidelines and contest information HERE.
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Capital One Academic All-America® Program
· In the new four-division selection process this year (with NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and College Division [NAIA, Canada a nd Two-Year] categories), the men's and women's basketball Academic All-America® Teams were announced Feb. 20-23. See the teams and releases HERE.
We remind everyone that you must be a 2011-12 member of CoSIDA to nominate your deserving student-athletes and vote in the program.
· REMEMBER- Always refer to our Academic All-America® program and its respective Academic All-District teams, Academic All-America® teams and Academic All-America® Hall of Fame, with our sponsor Capital One placed prior to all "Academic All-America" mentions. To access more information on the Capital One Academic All-America team (links to the master schedule, team announcements, nomination processes, etc.), please CLICK HERE. |
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Strategic Branding/Marketing & Communications
· You can read about the CoSIDA strategic communications/marketing initiatives for February HERE.
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TextCaster, newest corporate partner, offering "CoSIDA Connections" text-messaging service signup
· TextCaster, a leading mobile communications company, and CoSIDA have entered a multi-year agreement as TextCaster becomes "CoSIDA's official and exclusive text message services partner and provider." The biggest benefit for CoSIDA members is the free opt-in text-messaging service - called CoSIDA Connections - that all CoSIDA members can sign up for to receive member information instantly. To learn more about TextCaster's application for collegiate athletics, "Sports Connection", please visit www.TextCaster.com/cosida. Read more detailed information HERE. |
Research/Survey Based News
· You can participate in the FINAL WEEK of the CoSIDA social media crisis communications survey being conducted by our New Media/Technology Committee. Many thanks to those CoSIDA members who have participated. Click HERE to see the latest information on two surveys/research projects involving CoSIDA members and CoSIDA input from Clay Stoldt, Chair of the Wichita State Sport Management program and Joe Moore, Central Missouri professor in the Department of Communications and a former SID. |
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Miscellaneous
· Access news HERE on topics such as CoSIDA's work with the NFL's communications staff to assist them on publicizing the NFL's 2012 internship program, and CoSIDA's Resource Library project.
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Sponsorship Matters
· HERE you will see companies serving as CoSIDA "official providers" for 2011-12 and those who have agreed to help support our 2012 St. Louis Convention.
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CoSIDA membership for 2012-13 and Directory Information
· Not a member and want to join CoSIDA, or do you wish to renew a membership(s) for 2012-13? The CoSIDA membership for 2012-13 is now open. See our "CoSIDA Membership Benefits/Purchase a Membership" webpage HERE. Membership for 2011-12 is closed, and those who renew/join now will have membership for the rest of this academic year - and that membership will extend through Sept. 15, 2013. If you have purchased a 2011-12 membership, that membership is valid through September 15, 2012. · For those who have moved into a new position or who have had staff changes recently are reminded to update their personal and/or organizational CoSIDA E-Directory information. See further information HERE. |
Master Monthly Calendar/Schedule of Events through May
· Check HERE for the CoSIDA master calender of events/deadlines through May. |
Thank you for taking the time to read this monthly newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Board of Directors or CoSIDA staff if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions for our organization.
Tom DiCamillo, Pacific West Conference
2011-12 CoSIDA President John Humenik Barb Kowal CoSIDA Director of External Affairs
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