Board of Commissioners
The COSMA Board of Commissioners (BOC) is comprised of eight members from the COSMA membership. At least one individual representing minority-serving institutions, one individual representing the public, and one individual representing practitioners in sport industry. The BOC meets twice a year and independently determines the accreditation status of an institution's sport management program. The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be September 29, 2023.
DUties of commissioners
- Determine accreditation status for programs.
- Recommend changes in accreditation expectations and process.
- Re-evaluate the accredited sport management education programs as necessary.
- Exercise such other incidental powers as are reasonable and necessary to carry out the functions of the Board of Commissioners.
Additional information
A Board Member's Guide to Accreditation (CHEA, 2016)
COSMA on a Podcast!
Former COSMA Board of Commissioner, Russell Scibetti, waxes profound about his role on the BOC and the value of accreditation (click on the link and scroll to 29:45): Tao of Sports
- An overview of accreditation: what it is, its values and how it operates.
- Accreditation's relationship with federal and state governments.
- The impact of accreditation on colleges and universities.
- The role of governing boards in engaging accreditation.
COSMA on a Podcast!
Former COSMA Board of Commissioner, Russell Scibetti, waxes profound about his role on the BOC and the value of accreditation (click on the link and scroll to 29:45): Tao of Sports
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Dr. B. Nalani Butler
Individual Member Kennesaw State University 3-year term (2023) Consultancy Practice |
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Dr. Charles Crowley
Vice-Chair, Individual Member Livingstone College 3-year term (2023) |
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Heather Alderman
Ex-Officio Member COSMA, Executive Director |
