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President's message

21449 From the desk of Jessica Poole - Changes on the horizon In her first monthly outreach to CoSIDA members, President Jessica Poole encourages the membership to be part of the change that is taking place in our organization. We have new leadership, a new All-In membership structure and will be rebranding the organization — including a membership vote on a new name. We must do it together. Click to read

Cover story

21442Rebranding: Answering your questions about Name, Image and Membership; #CoSIDA22 follow-up One of the highlights of #CoSIDA22 was getting the chance to share more about the rebranding process CoSIDA is undertaking with a room full of engaged members. Here we answer more questions from the convention and preview what's to come in August, including a membership vote on the proposed new name. Click to read

Member features

21451 A true calling in life: How undergrad Jennifer Coleman discovered sports information

Jennifer Coleman is a film major at Thomas University. She’s an outstanding student and a record-holding member of the school’s track and field team. It was through a chance assignment to the athletics communications staff as a work-study student that Coleman found her true calling. It’s not uncommon these days to see her compete in a field event and then take pictures and write recaps for her job in sports information. Click to read

21452 Spotlight on creative communicator Chris Forman of Purdue

Chris Forman was named an associate strategic communications director at Purdue University in 2013 and also serves as the athletic department’s director of social media. Originally planning to be a meteorologist, find out how he found his way into sports and his travels through all three NCAA divisions. Click to read

21453 CoSIDA Title IX 50th Anniversary Spotlight Gatekeepers: Meet the women behind Kentucky basketball and football Susan Lax and Deb Moore serve as the communications contacts for football and men's basketball at the University of Kentucky. Only four schools in the Power Five have women serving as both the primary communications contact in both football and men's basketball: Kentucky, Auburn, Missouri and Penn State. Click to read

21454 CoSIDA Title IX 50th Anniversary Spotlight Girl Power: The Ohio University all-female athletics communications staff

In July, Ohio University Senior Director of Athletic Communications Sara Legarsky tweeted on a rarity — the Bobcats currently have an all-female staff in athletic communications for the 2022-23 academic year. Click to read

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21455 Erik Christianson: Reflections from Vegas

Erik Christianson Executive Director reflects on his first CoSIDA convention in his new role and shares his enthusiasm for the year ahead. Click to read

CoSIDA Executive Board meets in Indianapolis to kick off new academic year The CoSIDA year is off to a great start following productive meetings at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis July 31-August 2. In addition to important CoSIDA agenda items, the delegation met with:

• Gina Lehe (Interim Senior Vice President of Communications)
• Dana Thomas (Director of Communications - Creative & Digital)
• Michelle Brutlag Hosick (Director of Communications - External Engagement)
• Charlie Henry (Director of Communications - Editorial Development)
• David Worlock (Director of Media Coordination and Statistics) and most the media coordination and statistics staff
• Geoff Silver (Managing Director of Academic and Membership Affairs)
• Terri Steeb Gronau (Vice President Division II)
• Maritza Jones (Managing Director Division II)
• Ryan Jones (Associate Director Division II)
• Louise McCleary (Vice President Division III)

Updates, news & notes

Membership purchases and renewals open for 2022-23 Association membership for the upcoming academic year 2022-23 is now open for current and prospective CoSIDA members, including members in the creative space. Click to read For individuals or account custodians renewing a membership from last year, use the Renew button on your profile. For new members, use this Join Now link.
• Membership Categories and Rates for 2022-23 • Member Benefits for 2022-23

Mentorship program open to members for 2022-23; Two tracks available for participants

CoSIDA’s popular mentorship program gets a new twist for 2022-23 as two options will be available for those who wish to participate. The first deadline to sign up for the program is August 15. Learn more about the two tracks (potluck or select-a-mentor) and sign up here.

CoSIDA extends job postings from 30 to 60 days at no extra cost

Due to current market conditions, CoSIDA is extending the duration of all single job postings and multi-listing packages from 30 days to 60 days to give our members a longer period to find qualified candidates. At the member rate of $125 for a 60-day listing, CoSIDA offers the most competitive prices among all the major college athletics jobs boards and delivers some of the best results for communications and creative jobs. The non-member rate of $250 also is below or at the rate of other listing services. This adjustment allows paid job posters more time to browse the Job Seekers profile database. You must have an active job posting to access the Job Seekers information. Job posters still have the option to close their listings earlier at their discretion. To post a job, go to CareerCenter.CoSIDA.com, navigate to the Employer tab and create a new account. It is not tied to any previous CoSIDA log ins. Click to read

CoSIDA strengthens Academic All-America® awards program with significant enhancements for 2022-23

Download the 2022-23 AAA Master Calendar One of the highest awards in college sports is undergoing significant changes to honor more student-athletes and raise the profile of the prestigious Academic All-America® program. Sponsored by CoSIDA since 1952, the retooled award program debuts in October and will add two new sports, increase the required GPA and eliminate district voting to advance nominated students to the national All-America ballots. At its June meeting in Las Vegas, CoSIDA’s Executive Board of Directors approved a plan presented by the Academic All-America Core Committee to update the awards criteria and selection and strengthen several key components of the association’s signature program. Highlights include: * Elimination of All-District voting (all eligible nominations earn All-District) * An increase in the minimum GPA to nominate to 3.50 * The addition of Men’s Swimming & Diving and Women’s Swimming & Diving as sport-specific contests in the winter (previously included in the At-Large program) * The addition of Men's Tennis and Women’s Tennis as sport-specific contests in the spring (previously included in the At-Large program) * A limit on the maximum number of submissions by a school in each sport (see the chart below) * Later nomination periods to include more complete season data All member information and details about the program have been updated on CoSIDA.com. Click to read

Academic All-America historical archives and records have been updated

As of July 27, all the records under the History tab on AcademicAllAmerica.com have been updated. Many errors and inconsistencies to the records have been fixed since the last update. CoSIDA continues to search for Academic All-District lists from 2000-01 and all previous years in all sports. Submit any further corrections or information to beauwhite@cosida.com.

Welcome new CoSIDA Executive Board of Directors members

CoSIDA is excited to welcome Jessica Poole of Chicago State University as President in 2022-23 — the first Black woman to serve in the role in the association's history. She is the sixth female to serve in the role and the second in a row after taking the gavel from Cindy Potter (Columbia College (Mo.)) at #CoSIDA22. Mary Beth Challoner of Toronto was selected to be Third Vice President, vacating her College Division At-Large spot on the board. She would be the first CoSIDA president from a Canadian institution in 2025-26. The trio mark the first time three women are serving in the officer rotation at the same time. Donnie Smith of the NAIA's Southeastern University will fill the remaining one year in the College Division At-Large spot vacated by Challoner. J.D. Campbell of Indiana was chosen to fill the At-Large Representative term (two years). Details about the composition of the Advisory Council and any changes to the Divisional Cabinet rosters will be posted when available.

Get involved in CoSIDA!

CoSIDA depends on the leadership and service of hundreds of CoSIDA members each year. There are countless ways to get involved in volunteer service. Whether you are looking to be part of a committee, create a piece of content, become a CoSIDA leader or get involved in any of our membership programs, there is something for you. Some of the those ways include:

• Join a committee. Reach out to a committee chair or contact Laurie Bollig of the CoSIDA staff if you don't know where to begin.
• Help organize Membership Recognition Week. Contact: Will Roleson
• Get involved in professional development planning. Contact: Barb Kowal
• Produce content. Whether it's a one-time piece or a series, we are always looking to provide opportunities to share your knowledge throughout the year. Contact: Beau White or Barb Kowal
• Instagram takeover. Contact: Beau White
• Get involved in leadership or provide suggestions for partnerships. Contact: Erik Christianson or an Executive Board member.
• Join in the conversation on the Membership Slack channel.
• Goodwill & Wellness Committee activities such as the Fitness Challenge and Volunteer 15 programs. These are just a few high level ideas. If you have an idea of how you can help, reach out any time.
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ACTION! Update your profile

As we introduce the All-In membership model for 2022-23, new demographic information has been added to your profile in CoSIDA.com. Please take two minutes to log in and update your personal profile at this link. Completing your profile allows us to better provide you the information relevant to you.

Membership Recognition Week to return

Plans are being developed for the seventh Membership Recognition Week, to be held on dates to be determined the first week of November. Changes will be made to the annual celebration to more intentionally include all communicators in our All-In Membership. Contact Will Roleson if you'd like to be part of the planning.

The Life

What was the best part of #CoSIDA22? Plus... things we're good at, advice to newbies, go-to karaoke songs, things we can't go a day without doing, what's on our DVR, office views and much more. Click to read Featuring:

• Kaho Akau Linfield — Assistant Sports Information Director
• Steve Schoon TCU — Director of Athletic Communications
• La'Monica Scott Harris-Stowe — Director of Sports Information
• TJ Wengert Lynchburg — Director of Digital Media

About CoSIDA 360

CoSIDA 360 is currently delivered in a digital format via email and on 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.

For information about advertising in CoSIDA 360, contact Executive Director Erik Christianson.

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 printed 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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