417 Challenges in University Sport Management Programs

Thursday, March 31, 2011: 2:15 PM-4:15 PM
Convention Center: Room 29C
NASPE/Sport Management/Administration
Speakers: John Miller, Troy University, Lubbock, TX; Andy Gillentine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL; Todd L. Seidler, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; Colleen McGlone, Coastal Carolina University, Reston, VA; and Nita Unruh, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE
With more students being attracted to university sport management programs, challenges in developing programs have increased as well. Potential solutions to such challenges as student perceptions of sport management, sport management accreditation recognition, program development, unique presence in a home department, attracting and keeping faculty, relationships with sport industry will be presented in this two hour workshop. The presenters will include experienced coordinators of well-regarded university sport management programs, department chairs, and deans.