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#COSMA2021 CONFERENCE UPDATE
WHEN: February 11-12, 2021, Virtual (note date change) THEME: Race & Equity in the Sports Academy and Practice WHY GO VIRTUAL? -- Mitigate health concerns -- Avoid budget and travel restrictions -- Ensure opportunities to present and share research in a collaborative environment WHAT WILL THE VIRTUAL FORMAT LOOK LIKE? -- Pre-recorded presentations -- Keynote Speakers (live) -- Workshops (live) -- Networking opportunities (yes!) [NEW] ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: -- Abstracts will be submitted as recorded video proposals - MP4, MOV, or WMV file format, 2-minutes in length -- Summarize proposed or completed research AND highlight the connection to the conference theme and selected track -- Use your unique voice and personality to showcase your research and the value it will bring to #COSMA2021! By submitting an abstract, you acknowledge your intention to present a full-length (20-minute) presentation at #COSMA2021. Abstract video submissions will be securely stored and only accessed by the review committee. Presentations at #COSMA2021 will be prerecorded and made available to registrants the week of February 8, 2021. During the days of the conference -- February 11-12 -- presenters will utilize a virtual space in which to field questions from Conference attendees to stimulate dialogue and collaboration. Each session will be moderated to ensure respectful conversations and provide technical support. |
RACE & EQUITY
COSMA accepted the call to action to work toward social justice. As an accrediting body in higher education, COSMA has an obligation, and great opportunity, to serve as a leader within the sport management community. We have committed, among other initiatives, to work to improve diversity and inclusion for COSMA members and their respective institutions (view actionable items here). Building on the #COSMA2020 theme of "Equity and Diversity in Assessment," the #COSMA2021 theme will be "Race & Equity in the Sports Academy and Practice." COSMA is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education and #COSMA2021 will provide a forum for open dialogue and action in these areas. COVID-19 As the sporting community continues to adapt to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, COSMA decided to hold a virtual conference in 2021. By going virtual, we can mitigate potential health concerns that arise from travel and budget restrictions to ensure opportunities to present and share research in a collaborative environment. We will offer pre-recorded presentations, keynote speakers, and workshops along with the opportunity to interact as a COSMA community February 11th-12th, 2021 (note the date change). By pre-recording materials, we will offer a "hybrid" conference with asynchronous and synchronous elements. While we cannot replicate the experience of an in-person conference, we are taking steps to ensure that opportunities to interact with one another are readily available. We are securing keynote speakers and putting together workshops with influential members of the professional sports community that will make the COSMA 2021 Conference unique and valuable to all who attend. #COSMA2022 - in person in Houston, Texas! |
VIDEO ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Prerecorded video.
Only video files in MP4, MOV, or WMV will be reviewed for potential acceptance.
For files greater than 20MB, you may utilize Dropbox, GoogleDrive, YouTube, etc. and paste the URL into the submission form below.
Videos may be a maximum 2-minutes in length.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
October 21st, 2020
12AM Eastern Time
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE:
November 11th, 2020
Prerecorded video.
Only video files in MP4, MOV, or WMV will be reviewed for potential acceptance.
For files greater than 20MB, you may utilize Dropbox, GoogleDrive, YouTube, etc. and paste the URL into the submission form below.
Videos may be a maximum 2-minutes in length.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
October 21st, 2020
12AM Eastern Time
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE:
November 11th, 2020
[2020 Call for abstracts for reference if we need it]
COSMA is seeking proposals for presentations at the 2021 COSMA Conference to be held February 12-13, 2021, in Houston, Texas.
Proposals must fit into one of the following tracks:
1) Research
2) Professional Development
3) COSMA Accreditation Process Training
You may submit more than one different abstract in the same or separate tracks.
Track 1: Research (Student research encouraged)
Research presentations will be 25 minutes long and must include the following:
Track 2: Professional Development
Design a 50-minute, interactive session that addresses a professional development need for faculty. This might focus on designing a syllabus, weaving outcomes assessment measurement into a class, making and retaining sport industry relationships - or, your own idea. The sessions must be interactive and provide attendees with a tangible takeaway. Only six sessions will be accepted.
Track 3: COSMA Accreditation Process Training
Tired of listening to Heather talk about COSMA? Are you an "expert" in one or more areas of the COSMA accreditation process? Submit a proposal for a 25 minute session that reviews and provides guidance for writing responses to specific Principles and self-study guidelines. Help your colleagues with the accreditation process!
Abstract submission deadline: October 4 (accepted presenters will be notified by October 21)
Other Conference Program Elements:
Indicate which presenter(s) will be attending the conference. Submission and acceptance of an abstract(s) acknowledges intent to register, pay for and present the proposed topic at the conference.
Submit Abstract Electronically
Not a COSMA member?
COSMA is seeking proposals for presentations at the 2021 COSMA Conference to be held February 12-13, 2021, in Houston, Texas.
Proposals must fit into one of the following tracks:
1) Research
2) Professional Development
3) COSMA Accreditation Process Training
You may submit more than one different abstract in the same or separate tracks.
Track 1: Research (Student research encouraged)
Research presentations will be 25 minutes long and must include the following:
- A direct link to the following:
- Principle 1, Outcomes Assessment
- Principle 7.5, Diversity in Sport and/or
- Principle 7.6, International Sport
- at least one (1) interactive moment with the audience
- Describe the objective(s) of your work. What are you adding to current knowledge and/or practice.
- Explain why your work is important. Set the context and answer the question "So what?" Include link(s) to COSMA Principles.
- Briefly explain the methods.
- Succinctly state results, conclusions and recommendations. This is what most people want to know. Tell us what you found.
Track 2: Professional Development
Design a 50-minute, interactive session that addresses a professional development need for faculty. This might focus on designing a syllabus, weaving outcomes assessment measurement into a class, making and retaining sport industry relationships - or, your own idea. The sessions must be interactive and provide attendees with a tangible takeaway. Only six sessions will be accepted.
Track 3: COSMA Accreditation Process Training
Tired of listening to Heather talk about COSMA? Are you an "expert" in one or more areas of the COSMA accreditation process? Submit a proposal for a 25 minute session that reviews and provides guidance for writing responses to specific Principles and self-study guidelines. Help your colleagues with the accreditation process!
Abstract submission deadline: October 4 (accepted presenters will be notified by October 21)
Other Conference Program Elements:
- Keynote Speaker Dr. Gianina Baker, Assistant Director, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA)
- Additional Networking time
- COSMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony
- Tiger Stadium tour
Indicate which presenter(s) will be attending the conference. Submission and acceptance of an abstract(s) acknowledges intent to register, pay for and present the proposed topic at the conference.
Submit Abstract Electronically
Not a COSMA member?
