College Sports Information Directors of America

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2004 CoSIDA Workshop Evaluation

Calgary, Alberta

• If you did not attend the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop, please share why not:

___      University budgetary reasons

___      Not interested in Calgary

___      University restrictions on out-of-country travel

___      Not interested in the workshop program

___      Social obligations, including family vacations

___      Hotel cost

___      Not a convenient time

___      Other: (Please specify)

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• This is the ___ CoSIDA Workshop I have attended

• Do you plan to attend the 2005 CoSIDA Workshop in Philadelphia (circle one) YES          NO

• I have just completed my ___ year in the sports information profession.

• My school (check one) is affiliated with:

___      NCAA Division I

___      NCAA Division II

___      NCAA Division III

___      NCAA Division I-AA

___      NAIA

___      CIS

___      Junior College

___      Job Seeker

___      Other (Please specify)

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• Please rate (check one) the overall 2004 CoSIDA Workshop in Calgary, Alberta

___      Outstanding (5 points)

___      Excellent (4)

___      Good (3)

___      Fair (2)

___      Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop Program in Calgary, Alberta

___      Outstanding (5 points)

___      Excellent (4)

___      Good (3)

___      Fair (2)

___      Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the 2004 CoSIDA Workshop Social Program in Calgary, Alberta

___      Outstanding (5 points)

___      Excellent (4)

___      Good (3)

___      Fair (2)

___      Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate (check one) the hotel property at the 2004 Workshop in Calgary, Alberta

    HYATT HOTEL                                            MARRIOTT HOTEL

___      Outstanding (5 points)                       ___      Outstanding (5 points)

___      Excellent (4)                                     ___      Excellent (4)

___      Good (3)                                          ___      Good (3)

___      Fair (2)                                             ___      Fair (2)

___      Poor (1)                                           ___      Poor (1)

Additional Comments:

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• Please rate all panels and lectures you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___  How To Run An Office

___  NCAA Legislation

___  CoSIDA Idols

___  Maintaining Your Writing Skills

___  Decision ’04

___  Digital Photography

___  CoSIDA Business Meeting

___  Ethics In The Profession

___  CIS (Canadian) Requirements

___  Handling The Crisis

___  On-Line Items

___  Pitching Stories To The Media

___  The Press Conference Workshop

___  Table Topics

Additional Comments:

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• Table Topics I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Please rate all Table Topics you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___  Navigating Web Streaming

___  Cost Cutting Tips For Your Publications

___  Management Skills/Shortcuts For Small Shop At D-1 Level

___  Seasonal Transition

___  Essentials For Hosting The Media

___  Hosting A Small National Championship In A Major Market

___  Pitfalls To Avoid/Preventing Disasters

___  NCAA Statistics

___  NCAA Football Statistics

___  NCAA Broadcast Policies

___  National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

___  Office Technology

___  Office Manuals

___  Recruiting and Retaining Student Assistants

___  Marketing All Sports or Spectator Sports

___  Internet Webcasting: Year 5 Update

___  Cutting the Cords: Wireless Options For the SID

___  Statcrew Career Stats

___  Working International Games

___  Photo Technology - Software/Archiving

___  Photo Technology - Cameras and Photo Formats

___  Sports Wagering

Additional Comments:

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• Table Topics I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Please rate all special interest meetings you attended (1 = least useful; 5 = most useful):

___  CoSIDA Chapel

___  NAIA-SIDA Meeting

___  Division II Meeting

___  Division III Meeting

___  Baseball Writers Association Meeting

___  College Division SID Meeting

___  Division I-AA Football SID Meeting

___  CoSIDA Publication Awards Presentation

___  Cap and T-Shirt Exchange

• Please rate all social events you attended (1 = not enjoyable; 5 = very enjoyable):

___  Sunday: Sports Illustrated Brunch

___  Sunday: NBA/WNBA Reception

___  Sunday: CFL Football Game

___  Monday: Kickoff Luncheon

___  Monday: ESPN BBQ/Canadian Olympic Park

___  Monday: Softball Tournament

___  Tuesday: CoSIDA Brunch

___  Tuesday: Reception at Pengrowth Saddledome

___  Wednesday: Hall of Fame Luncheon

___  Wednesday: CoSIDA Special Awards Banquet

___  Spouse Tour of Spruce Meadows Equestrian Facility

___  Lake Louise/Banff Tour

___  Calgary Zoo

Additional Comments:

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• Social Events I would like to see in Philadelphia:

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• Would you be interested in hosting a panel or table topic? Please include your name, phone number and email address:

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please share any comments you have that can improve the CoSIDA Workshop and increase attendance:

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Thanks for taking the time to fill out this survey. It will be used in preparing for future workshops.

Please return the survey by September 15 to:

Rod Commons

Sports Information Director

Washington State University

P. O. Box 641602

Pullman , WA 99164-1602

Please do not fax the survey

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