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Using AI in the Sport Management Classroom discussion with Dr. Gil Fried, UWF, and Dr. Alyssa Czarnecki, Endicott College.

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.

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Anti-Racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Brainstorm Session #1:

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Anti-Racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Brainstorm Session #2:

other learning resources

Sport, Social Justice, and Development podcast!!

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Download resources generated from the anti-racist curriculum brainstorm sessions.
Anti-racist pedagogy resource:
The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) - Dr. Richard Lapchick

LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Diversity) Office, Salem State University - Victoria Alexander, Program Coordinator 
Anti-racist reading lists: (google for more!)
Chicago Public Library
Victoria Alexander

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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."

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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.

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What can students know when they see a sport management program is accredited? Listen to the podcast to the left to find out!
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Former Chair of the COSMA Board of Commissioners, Dr. Robertha Abney of Slippery Rock University, one of the first two sport management degrees to be accredited, received special recognition with a scholarship donated to SRU in her honor. Congratulations Dr. Abney!

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COSMA Accredited Programs in the News: Best Online Sports Management Degree Programs of 2023:
Shorter University #1
​Davenport University (5 - Best for International Students)
​University of Central Missouri (6 - Best State University)
University of Louisville (9 - Best Doctoral Degree)
University of Southern Indiana (10 - Best Intercollegiate Athletics Focus)
Louisiana State University (11)
Southeast Missouri State University (18)
Liberty University (40)
"All of the programs we reviewed are offered by schools with regional or national accreditation. Many also have programmatic accreditation through a business-oriented body like the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) or a sports-related agency like the Commission on Sports Management Accreditation (COSMA)."