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2018-19 Continuing Education Programming: Presented by Capital One

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The 2018-19 CoSIDA Continuing Education Webinar Series presented by Capital One will be called “Teachable Tuesdays.” The schedule below is tentative and flexible. Monthly topics may shift, depending on important news or issues that might break throughout the academic year.

The Continuing Education Committee will be offering professional development training and other continuing education topics on other channels throughout the year, including Twitter chats, podcasts, videos and more.

Following each webinar, an on-demand replay will be available in our CoSIDA Connect online community (member only), and will be accompanied by a full transcript, courtesy of ASAP Sports, CoSIDA's Official Instant Transcript Provider.

Ask Your Questions!

These webinars are meant to be interactive and you're encouraged to submit questions in advance or during the webinar. Advance questions can be send to Barb Kowal, CoSIDA Director of Professional Development and External Affairs by emailing barbkowal@cosida.com. During the webinars, you have access to a chat box where you can ask your questions live.

Coordinating the 2018-19 program for 2018-19 is CoSIDA 3rd Vice President Cindy Potter of Columbia College (Mo.) (cnpotter@ccis.edu), Continuing Education Committee Chair Nick Guerriero of American (nickg@american.edu) and Vice-Chair Ryan Bower of Florida Southern College (rbower@flsouthern.edu).

2018-19 CoSIDA Continuing Education Webinar Schedule, Presented by Capital One

Next Webinar

CoSIDA19 Convention Prep: Know Before You Go! Join Us To Talk About the June CoSIDA Convention

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Time: 2 PM (ET) / 1 PM (CT) / Noon (MT) / 11 AM (PT)

Register Online (Free)

A webinar for all those attending the June Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott (June 9-12). Join us to gain tips and advice on navigating #CoSDIA19 as we preview our sessions/panels, socials and networking events. Lots to share with our attendees! This webinar is for us to give you the highlights and "things to know before you go," PLUS an opportunity to answer YOUR questions so you are fully prepared for your Convention experience.

This webinar is geared to ALL ATTENDEES, with a special invitation to those who are first-timers at a CoSIDA Convention and those who are grant award recipients.

Presenters

• Sam Atkinson – CoSIDA Second Vice President/Convention Operations Committee Chair – Gallaudet University, Associate AD for Communications sam.atkinson@gallaudet.edu
• Rixon Lane – Lander University, Assistant AD for Sports Media rlane@lander.edu
• Will Roleson – Convention Manager – CoSIDA Associate Executive Director willroleson@cosida.com
• Barb Kowal – CoSIDA Director of External Affairs & Professional Development barbkowal@cosida.com
• Laurie Bollig – CoSIDA Director of Membership Engagement lauriebollig@cosida.com
• Doug Vance – CoSIDA Executive Director dougvance@cosida.com

Moderator: Ryan Bower – Florida Southern College, Director of Athletic Communications rbower@flsouthern.edu

Past Webinars - Available Now to watch On-Demand with full transcript from ASAP Sports

Climbing Up The Ladder

Strategies for professional advancement in the athletic communications field.? Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Watch On-Demand and Access the ASAP Sports full transcript (Member only via CoSIDA Connect)

Presenters discussed strategies and advice for moving up professionally in the athletic communications field and how to best position yourself for the next move and be seen as a leader in the interview process.

Megan McIntosh – University of Michigan, Assistant Director of External Communications and Public Relations Meganmci@umich.edu

Clare Webb – Bishop’s University, Sports Information and Digital Media Assistant cwebb@ubishops.ca

Jeff Smith – University of Arkansas, Assistant Communications Director js112@uark.edu

Moderator: Ryan Bower, Florida Southern College, Director of Athletic Communications rbower@flsouthern.edu

Supporting Women in the Profession

Organized by the CoSIDA Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Watch On-Demand and Access the ASAP Sports full transcript (Member only via CoSIDA Connect)

A webinar for all athletic communicators – male and female – who work in a diverse environment. Topics included supporting each other in the office, dealing with sexism in the workplace and mentorship throughout the lifecycle of a career.

Presenters

• Emily Dorko– Adelphi University, Associate Athletic Director for External Relations edorko@adelphi.edu
• Kimberlie Haner – Arizona State University, Assistant Director Media Relations Kimberlie.Haner@asu.edu
• Jaclyn Lam – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Assistant Commissioner jlam@rmacsports.org
• Chevonne Mansfield – LEAD1 Association, Director of Communications chevonne@lead1a.com

Moderator: Kyle Chilton – BYU, Director of Media Relations - Men's Basketball kyle_chilton@byu.edu

Working On The New You

Tuesday, January 29

Watch On-Demand Webinar and Access the ASAP Sports full transcript (Member only via CoSIDA Connect)

Discussion centered around bettering oneself mentally, emotionally and physically. Barbara Barnes and Cindy Potter gave advice and strategies for being a working mother in the athletics communications profession including "I want my kids to see Mom working and being successful."

Mex Carey shared his experience in balancing family priorities from several states away. All gave tips and thoughts on how to prioritize personal needs and work responsibilities.

Presenters

• – Georgetown University, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Barbara.Barnes@georgetown.edu
• Cindy Potter – Columbia College (Mo.), Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations and Compliance/CoSIDA 3rd Vice President cnpotter@ccis.edu
• Mex Carey – Michigan State University, Athletic Communication Associate Director carey@ath.msu.edu