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Schedule as of June 3.

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Schedule as of June 3.

More: Leadership Forum Programming  |  Divisional Day Programming |  Educational Lounge Session Information  |  Job Seekers  |  Exhibit Hall/Product Theater Schedule

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| **TUESDAY, JUNE 11 (Divisional Day)** | |
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| **FEATURED PRESENTATIONS** | |
| **Divisional Day Breakfast with Featured Speaker  Presentation of CoSIDA 25-Year Awards and Rising Star Awards**  **Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 - 8:45 AM  Sago Ballroom  7-7:30 AM: Breakfast Buffet  7:30-8:00 AM: Awards Presentation (25-Year Awards; Rising Star, College Division; Rising Star, University Division)  8:00-8:45 AM: Featured Speaker: Eric Papp  Emcee:**Amy Yakola, Executive Associate Commissioner/Chief of External Affairs, Atlantic Coast Conference/CoSIDA Board of Directors    8532**Featured Speaker: [Eric Papp](http://www.ericpapp.com/)**  **Topic: Productivity at Work; Strategies to Achieve What Matters**  Agape Leadership, LLC  Productivity Expert and Management Trainer  **[@EricPapp](https://twitter.com/EricPapp)**        CoSIDA welcomes Papp, an acclaimed motivational speaker, author and management trainer focusing on leadership for business productivity. Papp will discuss ways to break through the busyness and confusions that arise in our complex lives and jobs as athletic communicators as we put too much on our plates and lose sight of our priorities. Learn how to think strategically in a tactical environment, break through the "ceiling of diminishing returns," overcome the "fallacy of doing," and adopt Papp's "3 Daily Wins Strategy" to sustain confidence and motivation. | |
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| **NCAA DIVISION I PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**   **9:00 AM - 12:30 PM  Marco Island / Harbor Beach** | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | [**NACDA Featured Session: Conversation with Power 5 Commissioners**](https://cosida.com/sports/2019/2/6/2019ConventionSessions.aspx#nacdapower5commissioners)  Cypress 1 |
| **10:10 AM -11:00 AM** | **Anatomy of a Major Announcement**  Marco Island / Harbor Beach    Presenters  Emily James - NCAA, Associate Director of Public and Media Relations  Stacey Osburn - NCAA, Director of Public and Media Relations |
| **11:10 AM - 12 PM** | **Where Are We Now? The Changes in Collegiate Sports Gambling From the NCAA and SID Perspective**  Marco Island / Harbor Beach    Presenters  Andy Grossman - UNLV, Associate Athletics Director of Communications  Naima Stevenson Starks - NCAA, Vice President and Co-Chair of the NCAA Sports Wagering Internal Group  Moderator  Malcolm Moran - IUPUI, Director of the Sports Capital Journalism Program and Incoming Executive Director of the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) |
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| **NCAA DIVISION II PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**  **10:15 AM - Noon  Salon J1 (except 9-10 AM, in Sago)** | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | **NCAA Division II & III Joint Session: Connecting With Your Student Workers**  **Sago**    **Presenters**    Alexis Dill – Oberlin College, Current Student (junior, softball)  Danny Kambel – Pacific University, Sports Information Director  Rayden Murata – Pacific University, Current Student (junior, men's tennis)  Jenna Putala – Wesleyan University, Current Student (junior, softball)  Devon Strachan – Chatham University, Current Student (senior, ice hockey and softball)    *Communications student workers and student-athletes share about how they are being educated to be strategic communicators on their campuses.* |
| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | **ADs Who Have Been SIDs, AD's Perspective On The Position In The D2/Small School Shop: So You Want To Sit In The Big Chair?**  **Presenters**  Jason Fein – Bates College, Director of Athletics  Al King – Ashland University, Director of Athletics  Josh Looney – Missouri Western University, Director of Athletics  **Moderator**  Paul Smith - Arkansas Tech University, Associate AD/Director of Athletic Communications |
| 11:00 AM - Noon | **Committee/Organizational Involvement As A Communicator: What Division II Communicators Can Do To Be Involved In Committees (NCAA, CoSIDA, D2SIDA)  Presenters**  Roberta Page - NCAA, Director of Championships  **Presenters:** Bill Powers - Hawai'i Pacific University, Assistant Director of Athletics/Strategic Communications |
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| **Afternoon Session**  **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Salon J1** | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | **Hosting Championships (NCAA/Conference) and Dealing with Heavy Crossover Season Loads**  **Presenters**  Dan Genzler – Sioux Falls University, Director of Athletic Communications  Brian Henry – University of West Florida, Director of Athletic Communications  **Moderator**  Dan Ruede - University of New Haven, Associate Athletics Director, Strategic Communications |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | **How To Balance Competing Demands In A Changing Media Landscape**  **Presenters**  Joe Reinsch - Azusa Pacific University, Sports Information Director  Luke Rinne - Lewis University, Director of Athletic Communications  Blake Timm - Great Northwest Athletic Conference, Assistant Commissioner/Communications  **Moderator**  Jeff Weiss - Wayne State University, Senior Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | **D2SIDA Business Meeting  Coordinator**  Josh Manck - Texas A&M-Commerce, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Communications / D2SIDA President |
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| **NCAA DIVISION III PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**  **9:00 AM - 11:45 AM  Salon J2 (except 9-10 AM, in Sago)    Downloads:**Assets for all sessions (http://www.ncaa.org/about/division-iii-athletics-communication-directors)  |  [2019 NCAA Division III Guide To Strategic Athletic Communications on Campus](https://collegesportscommunicators.com/documents/2019/6/6//DIII_Guide_to_Strategic_Athletics_Communication_on_Campus.pdf?id=2814)**?** | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | **NCAA Division II & III Joint Session  Connecting With Your Student Workers**  Sago  **Presenters**    Alexis Dill – Oberlin College, Current Student  Danny Kambel – Pacific University, Sports Information Director  Rayden Murata – Pacific University, Current Student  Jenna Putala – Wesleyan University, Current Student  Devon Strachan – Chatham University, Current Student  *Communications student workers and student-athletes share about how they are being educated to be strategic communicators on their campuses.* |
| 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM | **Dawn Dugle: Taking the Agony Out of Writing: Stop Wasting Time & Start Writing Better** *Using the 5 Ws and the H to start writing better*  - Who can help you tell/write the stories? (your champions, people who can also write)  - What can you say when your team isn't winning? Less is more. Tell the news then focus on positive stories.  - Where can you find stories off the field/court?  - When can I find the time to write?  - Why you should keep it simple  - How to help yourself when you're in the crunch time which includes:  *Time Management Hacks That (almost) Give You Super Powers*   * Write as you go (this goes for the story AND social media posts/tweets/etc.) * What is a content calendar and how to use it to your advantage? * Scheduling 'content creation' time (for both blog posts, videos, social media)\ * Writing under pressure: Help your future self, the prep work you can do now to save yourself time later. * Dealing with the "F" word - failure. What to do when your plan isn't working? |
| 11:05 AM - 11:45 AM | **NCAA Division III Business Meeting  Coordinator:** Lenny Reich, University of Mount Union Sports Information Director/Assistant to the Athletic Director / D3SIDA President |
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| **Afternoon Session**  **1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Salon J2** | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | **Ask Away: Small Group Discussions on Gender, Race and Religion**  **Presenters**  Sahar Abdur-Rashid - NCAA, Assistant Director, Media Coordination and Statistics, Championships External Operations  Kyle Chilton - BYU, Director of Media Relations - Men's Basketball  Lauren Haynie - Wellesley College, Senior Associate Director for PERA & Athletics  Jennifer Jones – Birmingham Southern College, Assistant AD for External Relations  Danielle Percival – Piedmont College, Director of Athletic Communications  Scottie Rodgers - Sun Belt Conference, Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications  Maurice Williams - MEAC, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations  Sharod Williams - Conference Carolinas, Assistant Commissioner for External Operations  Amy Wilson – NCAA, Managing Director of Inclusion Initiatives    *With our departments and our communities growing more diverse, we as athletic communications professionals can often feel lost or unprepared to handle a variety of situations or individuals. This session will serve as a safe space to ask questions discreetly, learn how to ask questions openly, and provide an opportunity to expand your knowledge on growing diversity and inclusion issues. Join us for this open and honest discussion.* |
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | **When the Circus Comes to Town: Hosting Championships and Tournaments  Presenters**  Matthew Fenton – Messiah College,  Director of Athletic Communications  Craig Hicks – Denison University,  Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Communications  Shawn Medeiros – Endicott College, Sports Information Director  Justin Sweeney – Transylvania University,  Sports Information Director    *Credentials. Interview Room. Streaming Requests. Media Packets. Neutral Site Games. Photo Sharing. Press Area. There are things that are added to our plate when Championships and Tournaments make an appearance on our campus. This discussion will focus around how to approach and handle special events, including NCAA Tournament Games, Conference Championships, and holiday tournaments, that require a little more attention than just a regular season game.*    **Download:** [PDF](https://collegesportscommunicators.com/documents/2019/6/6//Championship_Hosting_Checklist.pdf?id=2804) |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | **Crisis Communication Plan:  The Plan You Hope to Never Use    Presenters:**  K.C. Culler – Pfeiffer University - Assistant AD for Athletic Communications  J.J. Nekoloff – ODAC - Associate Commissioner  Tim Volkmann – SUNY Geneseo - Director of Athletic Communications    *Student-athlete punches an official during a game, program must cancel a season for student-athlete ineligibility or an unexpected death in the department…are you prepared for it? Having a crisis communication plan in place ensures that all the necessary personnel know their roles and how to perform it during the tough times in your department. This session will help you identify the important players and the roles they play to ensure an effective and quick response should a crisis arise.*    **Download:** [Powerpoint](https://collegesportscommunicators.com/documents/2019/6/6//Crisis_Comm_Plan_CoSIDA.pptx?id=2806) |
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| **NAIA PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**  **9:05 AM - Noon  North Tower Rooms TBD** | |
| 9:05 AM | **Welcome**  Chris Wells, Lindsey Wilson University, Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director / NAIA-SIDA President |
| 9:15 AM | **Visit from CoSIDA Leadership** |
| 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM | **Building A Brand on Social Media**  Presenter  Jordan Alves - Campbellsville University, Sports Information Director   Nick McCutcheon - University of Michigan-Dearborn, Sports Information Director |
| 9:55 AM - 10:15 AM | **Best Practices In Player of Week Nominations & Voting**  Presenters  Brad Cygan - NAIA, Director of Athletics Communication  Ron Smith - Westmont College, Sports Information Director |
| 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:25 - 10:50 AM | **Statistics Talk**  Tommy Chasanoff - University of the Cumberlands, Sports Information Director |
| 10:55 - 11:45 AM | **National Office Updates and the NAIA Website**  Brad Cygan - NAIA, Director of Athletics Communication  Katie Green - NAIA, Manager of Athletics Communication |
| 11:45 PM- 1 PM | Grab-And-Go Lunch (in Exhibit Hall) |
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| **Afternoon Session**  **1:15 PM - 4:00 PM  North Tower Rooms TBD** | |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | **NAIA Business Meeting**  Coordinator: Aaron Sagraves, Cornerstone University, Director of Athletics/NAIA-SIDA President |
| 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM  and  2:55 PM - 3:15 PM | **Round Tables** (Two 20-minute Sessions; Pick two of the three topics to attend)    **DakStats  Presenter**  Sam Martens - DakStats - Technical Product Manager for Sports/Data Interfaces    **Graphic Design:** **Learning New and Simple Photoshop Techniques While Keeping Up With The Latest Developments  Presenter**  Jeff Myers - University of Notre Dame, Recruiting Promotion & Photographer for Football  Graphic Developer - BoxOut Sports    **Gameday Operations - How To Be More Efficient  Presenters**  Jeff Melton - Vanguard University - Assistant Athletics Director: Events and Communication  Zach Shore - Madonna University, Sports Information Director |
| 3:25 PM | **Hear From The Conference Commisioners Association**  **Presenter**  Corey Westra - Great Plains Athletic Conference, Commissioner/CCA Chair |
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | **Break** |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | **NAIA-SIDA Ike Pearson Reception**  NAIA Members Only  Marco Island |
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| **TWO-YEAR COLLEGES PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**  **9:00 AM - 11:30 AM  New York** | |
| 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Morning Meetings |
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| **CONFERENCE OFFICES PROGRAMMING** | |
| **Morning Session**  **10:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Aruba/Bahamas** | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | [**NACDA Featured Session: Conversation with Power 5 Commissioners**](https://cosida.com/sports/2019/2/6/2019ConventionSessions.aspx#nacdapower5commissioners)  Cypress 1 |
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| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | **Quid Pro Quo for Communications Pros  Presenters** Phil Perry - Southern Conference, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations  Chandler Carver Simpson - Furman University, Assistant Sports Information Director What does your conference office need from you? What do you need from your conference office?  Establishing mutually beneficial relationships between the communications staffs at conference offices and their member institutions.    **Download:** [Powerpoint](https://collegesportscommunicators.com/documents/2019/6/8//ConferenceOffice_CoSIDA.pptx?id=2824) |
| 11:15 AM - 12 PM | **Reaching the Digital Generation  Presenters** Taylor Brasher - NCAA, Assistant Director of Digital Communications  Jeremy Guy - Mid-American Conference, Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Digital Strategies   Integrating new media into a broader strategic communications plan. |
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| **Afternoon Session**  **1:00 - 1:45 PM  Aruba/Bahamas** | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | **What's On the Homepage**  **Presenters:**  Robert Brennecke – Sunshine State Conference, Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications  Chris Thompson – Western Athletic Conference, Director of Media Relations    The evolving role of the conference website in the era of social media. |
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