Now Available! - 10/31/21
Date postedOctober 31, 2021
College Sports Information Directors of America
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CoSIDA 360 is now delivered in a condensed format via email and through CoSIDA.com. To submit a story for consideration, email beauwhite@cosida.com.
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| President's message | |
| 20473 | From the desk of Cindy Potter - Thank you Doug Vance Cindy expresses her gratitude for CoSIDA Executive Director Doug Vance following his announcement of his plan to retire in July 2022. "For me, the immense pride I have from being CoSIDA president is second only to the honor of working with Doug these last eight years." Click to read |
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| 20662 We know that our members are the greatest storytellers in college athletics. You are the most creative and innovative producers of content. The go-to experts when it comes to shaping the perception of your athletic department's brand. We want our colleagues across collegiate athletics to think of you and our organization as forward-thinking, innovation and strategic professionals. In November, we are excited to share with our members two important ways for you to help shape the future of our association. Click to read * On Thursday, November 11, the 2021 CoSIDA Branding Survey: Reframing the Future of Our Organization and Industry, will hit your inbox. Please share this survey link with your senior administration, creative colleagues and all those who care about CoSIDA. We're taking the next step in our advocacy for the communications and creative professions by considering if we should rebrand our name and logo. Your voice is important! | |
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| Member features | |
| 20664 | Look at this lineup CoSIDA members who were former college varsity student-athletes share stories, thoughts and lessons learned from their competition days that they carry with them today in their roles as athletics communicators. Click to read |
| 20665 | Young professionals spotlight: Following in her dad's footsteps Inspired by her father Kevin, Emma Trainor is now cultivating her own future in athletic communications. Click to read |
| 20666 | Memories of a five-decade career in association with CoSIDA Following his retirement announcement, Doug Vance reflects on memories of being associated with CoSIDA dating back to first learning of the organization in 1970, all the way to serving as executive director — a "dream job." Click to read |
| Advocate • Connect • Educate • Honor • Support | |
| Do ADs and commissioners value athletics communicators? YES! Just ask them. Robin Harris (Ivy League), Kirby Hocutt (Texas Tech), Shane Lyons (West Virginia), Bernard Muir (Stanford), Rob Mallory (Missouri Southern) and Sarah Otey (Ohio Athletic Conference) dish on the value of athletics storytelling from their spots in the top chair. Click to read | |
| Spots still available for "Leadership CoSIDA presented by SIDEARM Sports" It's not too late to register for our new year-round professional development track. Sign up today to gain on-demand access to our first sessions and have the opportunity to participate live with upcoming programming. Click to learn more. * Podcast with Bonnie Caver + details on upcoming sessions * Register at CoSIDA.com/Register | |
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| Updates, news & notes | |
| The 6th CoSIDA Membership Recognition Week is November 3-9 – How to participate. This week of celebration is intended as an opportunity for those who interact with our members to observe and honor the impact that athletics communications and creative staff members have on intercollegiate athletics. Learn more about how to participate. All resources are available at CoSIDA.com.ThankYourSID. * Enter your best football "nugget" for a chance to be shared on ESPN College GameDay with Rece Davis . * Join us November 8 at 3 PM (Eastern) for an #SIDsMakeItHappen mass social media post. For athletic departments, teams, organizations, SAAC groups, universities, conferences and others. * Download, print and display our poster around your department. * Download CoSIDA Week scripts. For TV/Radio broadcasters * Customize a personal social media graphic post. For CoSIDA members. * Honor a colleague by nominating for CoSIDA Special Awards * Make a donation to the CoSIDA Membership Dues Donation Fund | |
| CoSIDA Coffee Shop with Doug Vance and Cindy Potter The coffee shop is open and will feature a session with the CoSIDA executive director and president on Friday, November 12 at 1 PM (ET). Space is limited. Sign up at CoSIDA.com/CoffeeShop. Send any topic ideas for future coffee shops to any staff member. | |
| Nominate for Academic All-America® Hall of Fame All nominations for the Class of 2022 must be submitted by Friday, November 12 at Midnight (ET). You must be a current 2021-22 CoSIDA member to nominate. Nominate at CoSIDA.com/Awards | |
| CoSIDA launches new Career Center Developed in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions, the new CoSIDA Career Center debuted on October 27. Found at CareerCenter.CoSIDA.com, the new resource will feature an improved user experience for employers and job seekers. * View the announcement * More details about this change in the CoSIDA Bigger Picture Blog | |
| Membership update: Closing in on 3,000 members! As of October 29, CoSIDA has reached 2,849 current members! This represents 82% of NCAA DI schools, 74% of DII, 77% of DIII and 54% of NAIA schools. Canadian members make up our fasting growing segment, more than tripling membership from last year already. * Renew membership at CoSIDA.com/Membership | 20667 |
About CoSIDA 360
CoSIDA 360 is now being delivered in a condensed format via email and on CoSIDA.com. CoSIDA 360's aim is to celebrate telling our members' stories, to educate our members, and to advocate for the profession and its professionals. It will feature monthly stories on members and relevant topics, and will also include an important look at the month ahead. To submit a story idea, contact a member of the CoSIDA staff or email beauwhite@cosida.com.
Previously, CoSIDA 360 Magazine was a print publication launched during the 2015-16 school year. The Fall 2020 issue was the last issue to be printed. Two issues were produced in 2021 (Winter 2021, Spring 2021) in an online format only before the decision was made to discontinue the magazine.
View the CoSIDA 360 archive here.
To send feedback about any CoSIDA initiative, contact a member of the staff or email: info@cosida.com.
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