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administrator personal stories
Spotlight on: Dr. Darlene Kluka (University of Pretoria), Research Associate, BOD Member
Spotlight on: Dr. Damon Andrew (Florida State University), Dean, College of Education
Spotlight on: Dr. Jennifer Kane (University of North Florida), Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Services
Spotlight on Dr. Tony Weaver (Elon University), Associate Dean, School of Communications
Spotlight on Dr. Clay Stoldt (Wichita State University), Interim Dean, College of Applied Studies
Spotlight on: Dr. Heath Hooper (Shorter University), Dean, Ledbetter College of Business
Spotlight on: Dr. Bob Baker (George Mason University), Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Development
Administrator Personal Stories: Spotlight on Mark Vermillion (WSU): Interim Assistant Dean Dr. Mark Vermillion and COSMA ED Heather Alderman discuss how he got his position and what skills he has developed as a result.
diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport Management Doctoral Programs: A Discussion of funding, admissions, recruitment and mentoring students of color.

Anti-Racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Brainstorm Session #1:

Anti-Racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Brainstorm Session #2:
other learning resources

Report on the Sport Management Values Inventory (SMVI) - A. Palmer, U of Idaho
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"The Pandemic's Impact on Higher Education and Sport Industry."

Interview with Dr. Brenda Pitts and Dr. James Zhang: What is the "state" of sport management as a field? Where are we going in 10, 25, 50 years? What IS sport management, and what is not?
Sport Management Case Study Repository - Contains information on nearly 1100 resources for using the case study method to teach sport management concepts. Use the keyword search feature or the menu to allow for the specification of sources, industry segments, content areas, global contexts, and years.
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Former COSMA Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors member, Dr. Darlene Kluka, published this book on the Governance of Sport.

using ai in the classroom
Using AI in the Sport Management Classroom discussion with Dr. Gil Fried, UWF, and Dr. Alyssa Czarnecki, Endicott College.
Podcast: What is cosma?
Check out this podcast where COSMA's Executive Director, Heather Alderman, talks about COSMA and answers questions about the accreditation process:
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  • ABOUT
    • Vision Mission Values >
      • CHEA Recognition
    • Directory of Accredited Programs
    • Board of Commissioners >
      • Commissioners Actions
    • Board of Directors >
      • Strategic Planning
  • Join
  • Accreditation
  • 2026 Conference
  • COSMA Journal
  • Professional Development
    • Faculty Salary Survey
  • Students
  • COSMA Store