February 1st - 2nd, 2024
Montgomery, AL | Hosted by Troy University
Past to Present: The Demand for Critical Discourse in the Sport Management Classroom
Consistency is Key: Universal Design for Learning in Sport Management Education
The call for abstracts is open!
Abstracts will be accepted through November 6th, 2023
Montgomery, AL | Hosted by Troy University
Past to Present: The Demand for Critical Discourse in the Sport Management Classroom
Consistency is Key: Universal Design for Learning in Sport Management Education
The call for abstracts is open!
Abstracts will be accepted through November 6th, 2023
COSMA Conference Sponsors
We are excited to announce the partnership between Athlete Assessments and COSMA for the 2024 COSMA Conference! Athlete Assessments will conduct a demonstration at the conference and be available for attendees to learn more about their product/service. 
We are grateful for Troy University, the Sorrell College of Business, and the Department of Hospitality, Sport, & Tourism Management's willingness to host the 2024 COSMA Conference. As a charter member of COSMA, Troy University's continued involvement in COSMA is valued and appreciated. We are excited to showcase Troy University with the 2024 COSMA Conference and expose attendees to a pivotally important geographic area in the historical makeup of the United States of America! |
We are excited to announce the partnership between WorkInSports and COSMA for the 2024 COSMA Conference! WorkInSports will conduct a demonstration at the conference and be available for attendees to learn more about their product/service. |
CONFERENCE THEME DESCRIPTION
Past to Present: The Demand for Critical Discourse in the Sport Management Classroom
Consistency is Key: Universal Design for Learning in Sport Management Education
Incorporating Socially Inclusive Pedagogy
In 2020, COSMA made an organizational commitment to pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within its leadership structure, membership, and the greater field of sport management. Part of this commitment is the continued pledge to advance dialogue around DEI and social justice initiatives. As such, COSMA continues its broad theme of “equity in sport” by focusing on incorporating social justice – and its many variants – in the classroom. As a nationwide audience exposed to social initiatives through the consumption of sport, sport management educators must navigate students’ perceptions and understanding of the field of sport management as it adapts within America and a global society.
Submissions may feature, but are not limited to: Race and Equity; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Gender; Sexual orientation; Disability; Economic class and status, etc. Pedagogy that seeks to provide a voice to marginalized populations increases student awareness and understanding of initiatives that may be unknown or unfamiliar to them (Gale et al., 2017) and can contribute to the formation of a more inclusive society. Topics from all areas related to esports will be considered while research from a variety of methodological approaches is encouraged.
Consistency is Key: Universal Design for Learning in Sport Management Education
Incorporating Socially Inclusive Pedagogy
In 2020, COSMA made an organizational commitment to pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within its leadership structure, membership, and the greater field of sport management. Part of this commitment is the continued pledge to advance dialogue around DEI and social justice initiatives. As such, COSMA continues its broad theme of “equity in sport” by focusing on incorporating social justice – and its many variants – in the classroom. As a nationwide audience exposed to social initiatives through the consumption of sport, sport management educators must navigate students’ perceptions and understanding of the field of sport management as it adapts within America and a global society.
Submissions may feature, but are not limited to: Race and Equity; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Gender; Sexual orientation; Disability; Economic class and status, etc. Pedagogy that seeks to provide a voice to marginalized populations increases student awareness and understanding of initiatives that may be unknown or unfamiliar to them (Gale et al., 2017) and can contribute to the formation of a more inclusive society. Topics from all areas related to esports will be considered while research from a variety of methodological approaches is encouraged.
ACCOMODATIONS
Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown, 275 Lee Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
The COSMA room block is available two nights before (1/30/24) and one night after the conference ends (2/3/24).
Reservation Link.
The COSMA room block is available two nights before (1/30/24) and one night after the conference ends (2/3/24).
Reservation Link.
- Studio King Suite: $149.00
- Double Queen Suite: $169.00
- Include the dates of your stay first, and the special COSMA rates will populate.
REGISTRATION COST
Registration Rate
The $175 conference registration rate for the 2024 COSMA Conference is the same rate as previous years conferences. Our continued goal is to keep the COSMA Conference at a price point that enables and encourages faculty from varying sized institutions to attend. In addition, the annual COSMA Conference is one of the only academic conferences that waives the registration fee for any enrolled college or university student seeking to attend. We never want registration price to come in the way of someone deciding to attend the COSMA Conference and are committed to keeping the conference registration rate as low as possible for years to come.
The 2024 COSMA Conference registration rate of $175 is inclusive of lunch and dinner Thursday (2/1) and breakfast and lunch Friday (2/2). Registration for the 2024 COSMA Conference can be found here.
The $175 conference registration rate for the 2024 COSMA Conference is the same rate as previous years conferences. Our continued goal is to keep the COSMA Conference at a price point that enables and encourages faculty from varying sized institutions to attend. In addition, the annual COSMA Conference is one of the only academic conferences that waives the registration fee for any enrolled college or university student seeking to attend. We never want registration price to come in the way of someone deciding to attend the COSMA Conference and are committed to keeping the conference registration rate as low as possible for years to come.
The 2024 COSMA Conference registration rate of $175 is inclusive of lunch and dinner Thursday (2/1) and breakfast and lunch Friday (2/2). Registration for the 2024 COSMA Conference can be found here.
TRAVEL to montgomery
Montgomery Regional Airport
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) offers connecting flights through Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Washington DC and is conveniently located 15-minutes from downtown Montgomery, the location of the 2024 COSMA Conference. Ride share services are available between MGM and downtown Montgomery. Car rentals are also available out of MGM. Parking at the conference hotel (Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown) is $17.25/day [tax included] and daily parking at the conference presentation location (Troy University - Montgomery Campus) is complimentary upon request.
More information of Montgomery Regional Airport can be found here.
Driving to Montgomery
Montgomery, AL is located almost in the direct center of the state of Alabama. Interstates I65 and I85 run directly through the city. Montgomery is a two and a half hour drive directly on I85 from Atlanta and a two and a half hour drive directly on I65 from Mobile. Parking at the conference hotel (Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown) is $17.25/day [tax included] and daily parking at the conference presentation location (Troy University - Montgomery Campus) is complimentary upon request.
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) offers connecting flights through Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Washington DC and is conveniently located 15-minutes from downtown Montgomery, the location of the 2024 COSMA Conference. Ride share services are available between MGM and downtown Montgomery. Car rentals are also available out of MGM. Parking at the conference hotel (Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown) is $17.25/day [tax included] and daily parking at the conference presentation location (Troy University - Montgomery Campus) is complimentary upon request.
More information of Montgomery Regional Airport can be found here.
Driving to Montgomery
Montgomery, AL is located almost in the direct center of the state of Alabama. Interstates I65 and I85 run directly through the city. Montgomery is a two and a half hour drive directly on I85 from Atlanta and a two and a half hour drive directly on I65 from Mobile. Parking at the conference hotel (Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown) is $17.25/day [tax included] and daily parking at the conference presentation location (Troy University - Montgomery Campus) is complimentary upon request.
