SPORT MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION COSMA ACCREDITATION PROCESS TRAINING.

SPORT MANAGEMENT SPORT MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATIONACCREDITATION

COSMA ACCREDITATION COSMA ACCREDITATION PROCESS TRAININGPROCESS TRAINING

Philosophy of the Philosophy of the COSMA Accreditation COSMA Accreditation ModelModelOutcomes based/Mission drivenOutcomes based/Mission drivenAccreditation principles based on Accreditation principles based on

best practices in SM educationbest practices in SM educationDevelopmental – annual reporting Developmental – annual reporting

focused on continuous improvementfocused on continuous improvementFlexible – accommodates various Flexible – accommodates various

institutional models and innovative institutional models and innovative approachesapproaches

Benefits of Benefits of AccreditationAccreditation Dedicated staffDedicated staff Free training, assistanceFree training, assistance Best practices - templates, rubricsBest practices - templates, rubrics External accountabilityExternal accountability Enhanced reputationEnhanced reputation External assurance of qualityExternal assurance of quality Effective mechanism for continuous Effective mechanism for continuous

improvementimprovement Mechanism for program advocacyMechanism for program advocacy

Scope of Accreditation Includes both undergrad and graduate programs Academic unit should be an identifiable entity and led by a doctorally- or professionally-qualified educator Includes off-campus locations All programs included even if through cooperative or interdisciplinary arrangements All modes of delivery should be included (online, distance learning, adult degree, accelerated) In Annual report, notify COSMA if add new program

Scope of Accreditation Definition of “Program” – track, minor, concentration

• Within sport management degree, include all tracks• “Tracks” outside sport management degree (e.g., physical education), include sport management track

Provide rationale for what you include and what you do not include in accreditation process If a program may “appear” to be accredited by COSMA, either include it in accreditation process or provide rationale for why it’s not included

Steps to AccreditationSteps to Accreditation1)1) Membership application & feeMembership application & fee

2)2) Attain Candidacy Status (CS)Attain Candidacy Status (CS)

3)3) Collect data and begin writing Self Collect data and begin writing Self StudyStudy

4)4) Establish timeline for site visitEstablish timeline for site visit

5)5) Complete Self Study (at least 90 days Complete Self Study (at least 90 days prior to site visit)prior to site visit)

6)6) Site visit (2 days)Site visit (2 days)

7)7) Decision by Board of Commissioners Decision by Board of Commissioners (November/May-June of each year)(November/May-June of each year)

QUIZ #1

Experience with Other Accrediting

Bodies?

Annual Membership Annual Membership DuesDues

$1,800/year for institutions - $1,800/year for institutions - covers all degree programscovers all degree programs

$30/year for individuals – may $30/year for individuals – may serve as commissioners and site serve as commissioners and site reviewersreviewers

Cost of a Site VisitCost of a Site VisitEstimated Estimated total total cost for two site cost for two site

reviewers - $3,500reviewers - $3,500

Fixed costs:Fixed costs: Application fee: $1,200Application fee: $1,200 Honorarium: Honorarium: $1,000 $1,000

Variable costs:Variable costs: Travel: Travel: $800$800 Food & Lodging: $500Food & Lodging: $500

Step One: MembershipStep One: Membership

Apply online (Apply online (www.cosmaweb.org/howtojoin) /howtojoin) or download the form to mail inor download the form to mail in

Pay dues of $1,800 for institutional Pay dues of $1,800 for institutional membership (prorated, depending on when membership (prorated, depending on when you start your membership) or $30 for you start your membership) or $30 for individual membershipindividual membership

Show proof of regional accreditation (U.S. Show proof of regional accreditation (U.S. institutions) or entity that authorizes degree institutions) or entity that authorizes degree granting (non-U.S. institutions)granting (non-U.S. institutions)

Need signature of CEONeed signature of CEO

Step Two: Candidacy Step Two: Candidacy StatusStatus

Purpose: To provide your academic Purpose: To provide your academic unit/sport management program an unit/sport management program an opportunity to prepare itself for the opportunity to prepare itself for the development of a Self Study and have a site development of a Self Study and have a site visitvisit

Build overall confidence and understanding in Build overall confidence and understanding in the accreditation processthe accreditation process

Normally will not exceed five yearsNormally will not exceed five years Submit: Program overview, outcomes Submit: Program overview, outcomes

assessment plan (use template), links to assessment plan (use template), links to industry, letter of support from industry, letter of support from administration, catalog, organizational chartadministration, catalog, organizational chart

Step Three: Self Step Three: Self Study/Documentation of Study/Documentation of Accreditation PrinciplesAccreditation Principles Outcomes AssessmentOutcomes Assessment Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning CurriculumCurriculum FacultyFaculty Scholarly & Professional ActivitiesScholarly & Professional Activities ResourcesResources Internal & External RelationshipsInternal & External Relationships Educational InnovationEducational Innovation

Principle 1: Outcomes Assessment

Outcomes Assessment: Outcomes Assessment: Documentation in the Self Documentation in the Self

StudyStudyDocumentation for the Self Study includes:Documentation for the Self Study includes:

1. Copy of O/A plan (updated from CS 1. Copy of O/A plan (updated from CS application)application)

2. Results of implementation in five 2. Results of implementation in five assessment areasassessment areas

3. Summary of changes, improvements needed3. Summary of changes, improvements needed4. Summary of action plans to make changes4. Summary of action plans to make changes5. Summary of realized outcomes from action 5. Summary of realized outcomes from action

plansplans6. Narrative showing integration of O/A results 6. Narrative showing integration of O/A results

into your into your strategic planstrategic plan

Mission and Broad-Based Goals

Basic Skills DevelopmentPrepare a statement on the “Basic Skills” development program at your institutionDescribe how this is administered within the SM department

• Programs to help students with writing deficiencies• Tutoring services

Personal Development of Students

Prepare a statement on the “Personal Development” of students at your institution

Describe how this is administered within your SM department

-- Special programs focused on personal development – interpersonal skills, student leadership

-- First year seminar

Operational MeasuresHow you will measure effectiveness of your SM

program and accomplish goals and objectives outlined in strategic plan:

• Graduation rates and internship placement• Teaching evaluations• Advisory Board meetings and action plans• Retention rates• Alumni/Graduate exit surveys• SWOT analysis• Faculty scholarship• University-based assessments (okay for

program level)

Student Learning Outcomes

What is a learning outcome? Description of what Description of what

your students are your students are able to doable to do

Clear and Clear and measurablemeasurable

Related to the goals Related to the goals of the institutionof the institution

Identify Identify measurement tools measurement tools you will use/rubric you will use/rubric design (2 direct and design (2 direct and 2 indirect measures)2 indirect measures)

Institutional Goals

Program Learning Outcome

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Comprehension and application of professional written and oral communication business skills.

Tips for Writing Student Learning Outcomes

Creating student learning outcomes is a process. Some programs have found the following steps to be helpful:

Step 1: Faculty/staff brainstorm meeting … and/or … Consult other SM program websites.

Step 2: Agree on a first draft list of outcomes.

Step 3: List the student learning outcomes on every syllabus for the required courses in your degree program.

Step 4: Gather feedback from students.

Step 5: Design assignments geared to measure achievement of each of the outcomes for each degree program.

Step 6: Using the collected data, revise the list of outcomes, teaching methods, curricula, and/or program.

Step 7: Repeat the above steps regularly and as needed to improve student learning.

Measuring Student Learning Outcomes: Bloom’s Taxonomy

Measuring Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify a minimum of:• two direct measures• two indirect measures

• Explain the process for how your measures will provide meaningful results

• Provide copies of your instruments/rubrics in the appendix

QUIZ #2Direct Measures ofStudent Learning

Which of the following is a Direct measure of student learning?

a)  Internship reflection paper

b)  Internship supervisor evaluation

c)  e-Portfolio assignment in a capstone course

d)  Alumni Survey

Direct Measures

Demonstrate direct evidence of student learning:

• Comprehensive exams • Standardized national exams • Pretest and posttest assessments • Required structured internship• Portfolios (electronic or traditional)• Capstone project assessment• Thesis/Dissertation• External certification program (e.g., NSSE)

Indirect Measures of Student LearningAsks students about their learning:

• Graduate survey• Alumni survey• Employer survey• Exit interview• Advisory Boards• Student focus groups• Anecdotal evidence

Institutional Goals

Program Learning Outcome

Benchmark Measurement Tool

Communicate effectively both orally and written.

Comprehension and application of professional written and oral communication skills.

80% of the students will meet defined proficiency standards in writing skills using the writing rubric

80% of the students will meet defined proficiency standards in presentation skills using the presentation rubric

Written assignments in BU450 evaluated with Rubric

Presentations in BUS 311 evaluated with Rubric

What are Action Plans?

• Make informed decisions regarding curriculum and program• Action plans should be related to

assessment results• Action plans should be driven by the faculty

(curriculum committees); maintain meeting minutes, etc.

• Create a culture of assessment and continuous improvement

Final Step – Action Plans

Institutional Goals

Student Learning Outcomes

Benchmark Measurement Tool

Results Action Plan

Communicate effectively both orally and written.

Comprehension and application of professional written and oral communication business skills.

80% of the students meet proficiency standards in writing - measured using writing rubric

Written assignments

in BU210

and BU404

85.6% of the student in BU210 & BU404 met the standard

Continue to record scores for writing evaluation the these two courses.

Discuss the possibility of a standardized test in the core courses to meet this competency

O/A: Common Challenges• Direct measures – linking measures

to specific outcomes• Rubric development & data

collection-- Go beyond using course grades

• Distinguishing between direct and indirect measures: e.g., teaching evaluations, internship reflections, internship supervisor evaluations

Useful Resources for Rubric Development

1. http://course1.winona.edu/shatfield/air/rubrics.htm

2. http://academic.scranton.edu/department/assessment/ksom/

Principle 2: Strategic Principle 2: Strategic PlanningPlanning1.1. Profile of sport management programProfile of sport management program

2.2. Description, assessment of resourcesDescription, assessment of resources

3.3. External analysis – beyond COSMA External analysis – beyond COSMA site visitsite visit

4.4. SWOT analysisSWOT analysis

5.5. Student learning objectives, Student learning objectives, strategies, actions plans, and O/A strategies, actions plans, and O/A processesprocesses

6.6. Operational objectives, strategies, Operational objectives, strategies, action plans, and O/A processesaction plans, and O/A processes

Principle 3: Principle 3: CurriculumCurriculum

3.1 Program Design3.1 Program Design

3.2 Common Professional Component3.2 Common Professional Component

3.3 General Education3.3 General Education

3.4 Breadth and Depth of Curriculum3.4 Breadth and Depth of Curriculum

3.5 Curriculum Review and Improvement3.5 Curriculum Review and Improvement

3.6 Master’s Degree Curriculum3.6 Master’s Degree Curriculum

3.7 Doctoral Curriculum3.7 Doctoral Curriculum

3.1: Program Design3.1: Program Design

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.List each academic degree and number List each academic degree and number conferredconferred

2.2. Provide enrollment information: a) institution Provide enrollment information: a) institution total b) SM program(s) total c) each degree’s total b) SM program(s) total c) each degree’s totaltotal

3.3.Describe contact hours required to earn one Describe contact hours required to earn one unit of academic creditunit of academic credit

4.4.Length of time to each bachelor’s, master’s, Length of time to each bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degreedoctoral degree

QUIZ #3

3.2 Common Professional Component

What is the normal range for the number of contact hours for each CPC area?

a)  15-30

b)  20-100

c)  40-90

d)  60-70

3.2: Common 3.2: Common Professional Professional Component (CPC)Component (CPC)

A) Social, psychological A) Social, psychological and international and international foundations of sportfoundations of sport

B) ManagementB) Management1. Sport mgmt principles1. Sport mgmt principles

2. Sport leadership2. Sport leadership

3. Operations mgmt/event 3. Operations mgmt/event & & venue mgmt venue mgmt

4. Sport governance4. Sport governance

C) EthicsC) Ethics

D) Sport marketing & D) Sport marketing & communicationscommunications

E) Finance/Accounting/E) Finance/Accounting/EconomicsEconomics

1. Sport finance1. Sport finance

2. Accounting2. Accounting

3. Economics of sport3. Economics of sport

F) Legal aspects of sportF) Legal aspects of sport

G) Integrative G) Integrative experience:experience:

1. Strategic mgmt/policy1. Strategic mgmt/policy

2. Internship2. Internship

3. Capstone experience3. Capstone experience

CPC Self Study GuidelinesCPC Self Study Guidelines

Prepare Prepare abbreviated syllabi abbreviated syllabi for each required for each required coursecourse

Prepare CPC Table Prepare CPC Table (1)(1)

Provide rationale for Provide rationale for deviationsdeviations

Use sample tables Use sample tables and course syllabiand course syllabi

A course may A course may simultaneously cover simultaneously cover multiple topics multiple topics Does not apply to Does not apply to Master's/Doctoral Master's/Doctoral programsprograms

CPC TableCPC Table

3.3: General 3.3: General EducationEducation

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Complete Table 2: Undergraduate Complete Table 2: Undergraduate Curriculum CompositionCurriculum Composition

2.2.Include description of each SM program (from Include description of each SM program (from catalog)catalog)

3.3.Does not apply to master’s, doctoral degreesDoes not apply to master’s, doctoral degrees

3.4: Breadth and 3.4: Breadth and Depth of CurriculumDepth of Curriculum

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Use Table 2 to show the percentage of SM Use Table 2 to show the percentage of SM courses that are required to earn a bachelor’s courses that are required to earn a bachelor’s degree – including the SM core, required degree – including the SM core, required courses beyond the core, and elective courses beyond the core, and elective courses.courses.

2.2.Provide rationale if any program requires less Provide rationale if any program requires less than 25% SM coursesthan 25% SM courses

3.3.Does not apply to master’s, doctoral Does not apply to master’s, doctoral programsprograms

3.5: Curriculum 3.5: Curriculum Review and Review and ImprovementImprovementSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1. Describe process of continuous evaluation of SM Describe process of continuous evaluation of SM courses – include how O/A supports thiscourses – include how O/A supports this

2.2. Document involvement of faculty in review of SM Document involvement of faculty in review of SM degree programs and curriculadegree programs and curricula

3.3. Describe how alumni and other outside groups are Describe how alumni and other outside groups are involved in periodic review of your SM involved in periodic review of your SM program/curriculaprogram/curricula

4.4. Describe extent to which faculty is involved in Describe extent to which faculty is involved in evaluation of general education programevaluation of general education program

5.5. Describe process for changing your curriculum or Describe process for changing your curriculum or developing a new degree programdeveloping a new degree program

3.6: Master’s Degree 3.6: Master’s Degree CurriculumCurriculum

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.List all graduate degrees and curricular List all graduate degrees and curricular requirementsrequirements

2.2.Identify which courses are not reserved Identify which courses are not reserved exclusively for graduate studentsexclusively for graduate students

3.3.Describe ways in which you handle coverage Describe ways in which you handle coverage of undergraduate CPC topics for non-SM of undergraduate CPC topics for non-SM bachelor’s students.bachelor’s students.

3.7: Doctoral 3.7: Doctoral CurriculumCurriculumSSelf Study Guidelines:elf Study Guidelines:

1.1. Describe how curricula contribute to professional and Describe how curricula contribute to professional and scholarly development of your doctoral students.scholarly development of your doctoral students.

2.2. Provide syllabi for all doctoral courses.Provide syllabi for all doctoral courses.

3.3. Provided analysis of curricular requirements for the Provided analysis of curricular requirements for the program.program.

4.4. Describe research components in the program.Describe research components in the program.

5.5. Describe areas of specialization.Describe areas of specialization.

6.6. Provide copy of dissertation manual.Provide copy of dissertation manual.

7.7. Describe how you cover the undergraduate CPC Describe how you cover the undergraduate CPC topics for non-SM students entering your program.topics for non-SM students entering your program.

Principle 4: FacultyPrinciple 4: Faculty

4.1 Faculty Qualifications4.1 Faculty Qualifications

4.2 Faculty Load4.2 Faculty Load

4.3 Program Coverage4.3 Program Coverage

4.4 Faculty Evaluation4.4 Faculty Evaluation

4.5 Faculty Development4.5 Faculty Development

4.6 Faculty Policies4.6 Faculty Policies

4.1: Faculty 4.1: Faculty QualificationsQualificationsDoctorally qualified:Doctorally qualified:

1.1. Holds Ph.D. in SM or related fieldHolds Ph.D. in SM or related field

2.2. Holds J.D. and teaches in legal environment of SMHolds J.D. and teaches in legal environment of SM

3.3. Holds out-of-field doctorate, with sufficient combination of Holds out-of-field doctorate, with sufficient combination of graduate work, professional experience, scholarly graduate work, professional experience, scholarly achievements, and successful teaching experienceachievements, and successful teaching experience

Professionally qualified:Professionally qualified:

1.1. Be A.B.D.Be A.B.D.

2.2. Hold Master’s degree in SM field and five years teaching Hold Master’s degree in SM field and five years teaching experienceexperience

3.3. Hold Master’s degree in SM-related field with post-graduate Hold Master’s degree in SM-related field with post-graduate training in areas of teaching responsibilitytraining in areas of teaching responsibility

Minimally qualified:Minimally qualified:

1. Master’s degree in field appropriate to teaching 1. Master’s degree in field appropriate to teaching responsibilitiesresponsibilities

4.1: Faculty 4.1: Faculty QualificationsQualificationsSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1)1)Identify the credentials of all full- and part-Identify the credentials of all full- and part-time faculty memberstime faculty members

2)2)Provide current vitae for all SM faculty (in Provide current vitae for all SM faculty (in Appendix)Appendix)

3)3)Prepare and submit Tables 3 and 4 (Table 5, Prepare and submit Tables 3 and 4 (Table 5, Master’s; Table 6, Doctoral program)Master’s; Table 6, Doctoral program)

4)4)Prepare and submit Table 7: Faculty Prepare and submit Table 7: Faculty Coverage SummaryCoverage Summary

QUIZ #4

Faculty1) One of your faculty members has an M.B.A. degree and experience teaching sport finance and accounting.  Which are they considered to be?

a)  doctorally-qualified

b)  professionally-qualified

2) What is the minimum number of faculty I need for my program?

4.2: Faculty Load4.2: Faculty LoadSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1. State policy for normal teaching loadState policy for normal teaching load

2.2. Describe overload and extra pay policiesDescribe overload and extra pay policies

3.3. Explain variations in load policies in your SM Explain variations in load policies in your SM departmentdepartment

4.4. Provide policy on teaching loads for part-time, adjunct Provide policy on teaching loads for part-time, adjunct facultyfaculty

5.5. Indicate where these policies are stated with page Indicate where these policies are stated with page numbersnumbers

6.6. Refer to Table 4 (or 5, 6) to explain any deviations Refer to Table 4 (or 5, 6) to explain any deviations between actual teaching loads and load policybetween actual teaching loads and load policy

7.7. List faculty who receive reductions in teaching load or List faculty who receive reductions in teaching load or other responsibilities, amount, and reasonother responsibilities, amount, and reason

8.8. Explain how faculty is sufficient to manage program Explain how faculty is sufficient to manage program operationsoperations

4.3: Program Coverage4.3: Program Coverage

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

Prepare Table 8: Faculty Coverage Prepare Table 8: Faculty Coverage showing the name of at least one showing the name of at least one doctorally- or professionally-qualified doctorally- or professionally-qualified faculty member who has oversight of faculty member who has oversight of each area of the CPCeach area of the CPC

4.4: Faculty Evaluation4.4: Faculty EvaluationSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Describe faculty evaluation process Describe faculty evaluation process and how it is used to measure teaching and how it is used to measure teaching and student learning effectiveness. If and student learning effectiveness. If described in the Faculty Handbook, described in the Faculty Handbook, provide page number.provide page number.

2.2.Provide copies of the instruments used Provide copies of the instruments used in the evaluation process and evidence in the evaluation process and evidence that they are being used (place in that they are being used (place in Appendix).Appendix).

4.5: Faculty 4.5: Faculty DevelopmentDevelopmentSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Describe faculty development program Describe faculty development program for your institution and SM program. If for your institution and SM program. If in the Faculty Handbook, provide page in the Faculty Handbook, provide page numbers.numbers.

2.2.Demonstrate effectiveness of your Demonstrate effectiveness of your faculty development program by faculty development program by providing examples of the results of its providing examples of the results of its implementation. implementation.

4.6: Faculty Policies4.6: Faculty PoliciesSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Provide a copy of the Faculty Provide a copy of the Faculty Handbook (include in Appendix or as Handbook (include in Appendix or as separate document).separate document).

2.2.Describe how faculty are made aware Describe how faculty are made aware of these policies and notified of of these policies and notified of changes.changes.

Principle 5: Scholarly and Professional Activities

Scholarship of:

Teaching

Discovery

Integration

Application

Professional activities include: consulting, seminars, workshops, professional organizations

Principle 6: ResourcesPrinciple 6: Resources

6.1 Financial Resources6.1 Financial Resources

6.2 Facilities6.2 Facilities

6.3 Learning Resources6.3 Learning Resources

6.4 Educational Technology and Support6.4 Educational Technology and Support

6.5 Off-Campus Locations6.5 Off-Campus Locations

6.1: Financial 6.1: Financial ResourcesResourcesSelf Study Guidelines (UG, Master’s):Self Study Guidelines (UG, Master’s):

1.1. Describe budget development and amendment processesDescribe budget development and amendment processes

2.2. Submit Table 10, Educational and General Expenditures for Submit Table 10, Educational and General Expenditures for self study yearself study year

3.3. List non-faculty support personnelList non-faculty support personnel

4.4. Provide Table 11, Salary Ranges by RankProvide Table 11, Salary Ranges by Rank

5.5. State method for computing extra payState method for computing extra pay

6.6. State rates of pay for part-time, adjunct facultyState rates of pay for part-time, adjunct faculty

7.7. Describe tuition and fees for each program (identify catalog Describe tuition and fees for each program (identify catalog page numbers)page numbers)

8.8. Without U.S.-based regional accreditation, provide audited Without U.S.-based regional accreditation, provide audited financial statementsfinancial statements

Doctoral Programs: Describe financial resources supporting the Doctoral Programs: Describe financial resources supporting the program program

6.2: Facilities6.2: Facilities

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Describe physical facilities, plans for Describe physical facilities, plans for renovation, construction of new renovation, construction of new facilitiesfacilities

2.2.Identify number and type of offices for Identify number and type of offices for faculty (Table 12)faculty (Table 12)

3.3.Evaluate adequacy, proximity of Evaluate adequacy, proximity of educational space (Table 13)educational space (Table 13)

6.3: Learning 6.3: Learning ResourcesResources

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.List of SM journals, databases available List of SM journals, databases available to students and facultyto students and faculty

2.2.General statement of library supportGeneral statement of library support

3.3.Narrative that assesses the adequacy Narrative that assesses the adequacy of the learning resources availableof the learning resources available

6.4: Educational 6.4: Educational Technology and SupportTechnology and Support

Self Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1.Description of instructional and Description of instructional and educational technology and support educational technology and support availableavailable

2.2.Assessment of instructional and Assessment of instructional and educational technology available – educational technology available – projection of future acquisitions projection of future acquisitions

6.5: Off-Campus 6.5: Off-Campus LocationsLocationsSelf Study Guidelines:Self Study Guidelines:

1.1. Listing of each site and percentage of credit Listing of each site and percentage of credit hours in SM taught at each locationhours in SM taught at each location

2.2. Describe resources available at each locationDescribe resources available at each location

3.3. Describe how you ensure that the quality of Describe how you ensure that the quality of off-campus SM programs is comparable to off-campus SM programs is comparable to those on-campus.those on-campus.

4.4. Narrative of adequacy of resources at each Narrative of adequacy of resources at each locationlocation

Principle 7: Internal and External Relationships

7.1 Internal Relationships7.1 Internal Relationships7.2 Admissions Processes7.2 Admissions Processes7.3 External Oversight7.3 External Oversight7.4 Business/Industry Linkages7.4 Business/Industry Linkages7.5 External Cooperative Relationships7.5 External Cooperative Relationships7.6 International Cooperation7.6 International Cooperation7.7 Diversity in Sport7.7 Diversity in Sport7.8 External Accountability7.8 External Accountability

Principle 7.1: Internal Relationships

In the self study:In the self study:1.1. Approved institutional mission statementApproved institutional mission statement2.2. Approved program mission and broad-based Approved program mission and broad-based

goalsgoals3.3. Institutional org chart, program org chart, job Institutional org chart, program org chart, job

description for department headdescription for department head4.4. List of institution’s governing board membersList of institution’s governing board members5.5. Page numbers for academic policiesPage numbers for academic policies6.6. Procedures for recommending degree Procedures for recommending degree

candidatescandidates

Principle 7.2: Admissions Processes - undergraduate

In the self study (UG programs):In the self study (UG programs):1.1.Describe UG policies and procedures Describe UG policies and procedures

for admission to your programfor admission to your program-- Freshmen, transfer students, -- Freshmen, transfer students,

acceptance of transfer creditacceptance of transfer credit2.2.Probation, suspension policiesProbation, suspension policies3.3.Students subject to academic Students subject to academic

sanctionssanctions4.4.Exceptions to admissions policiesExceptions to admissions policies

Principle 7.2: Admissions Processes – graduate degrees

In the self study (Master’s, Doctoral):In the self study (Master’s, Doctoral):1.1.Describe admissions policies and Describe admissions policies and

procedures for admission to your procedures for admission to your programprogram

2.2.Describe how graduate students are Describe how graduate students are classified and any differences between classified and any differences between formats (e.g., day, evening, online, formats (e.g., day, evening, online, distance, accelerated)distance, accelerated)

3.3.Admissions requirementsAdmissions requirements

Principle 7.3: External Oversight

In the self study:In the self study:1.1.Copy of state or national charterCopy of state or national charter2.2.Copy of most recent letter of Copy of most recent letter of

affirmation of regional accreditationaffirmation of regional accreditation3.3.Any other relevant governmental Any other relevant governmental

authorizations (e.g., accreditations or authorizations (e.g., accreditations or approvals)approvals)

QUIZ #5

InternshipsAre internships required by COSMA?

a) Yes

b) No

c) Only for big institutions

d) Only if you have enough faculty

Principle 7.4: Business/Industry Linkages

In the self study:In the self study:Describe activities and linkages with SM, Describe activities and linkages with SM,

industry, etc.industry, etc.

-- -- SM advisory boardsSM advisory boards-- Executive-in-residence programs-- Executive-in-residence programs-- Internship programs-- Internship programs-- Cooperative education programs-- Cooperative education programs-- Student organizations-- Student organizations-- Business/economic research bureaus-- Business/economic research bureaus-- Any other significant linkages-- Any other significant linkages

Principle 7.5: External Cooperative Relationships

In In the self study:the self study:1.1. List institutions to/from you receive transfer List institutions to/from you receive transfer

studentsstudents2.2. Advising procedure for transfer studentsAdvising procedure for transfer students3.3. Relationship between your program and Relationship between your program and

external educational institutions or external educational institutions or organizationsorganizations

a)a) Joint degree programsJoint degree programsb)b) Consortium agreementsConsortium agreementsc)c) Cooperative, partnership arrangementsCooperative, partnership arrangements

Principle 7.6: International Cooperation

In the self study:In the self study:1. Describe how curricular and co-1. Describe how curricular and co-

curricular programs prepare students curricular programs prepare students to understand the global environmentto understand the global environment

2. Describe all cooperative 2. Describe all cooperative arrangements between your arrangements between your department and international department and international institutions or organizationsinstitutions or organizations

3. Describe any other international 3. Describe any other international programs such as short-term programs such as short-term international study toursinternational study tours

Principle 7.7: Diversity in Sport

In the self study:In the self study:1.1.Describe how curricular and co-Describe how curricular and co-

curricular activities prepare students curricular activities prepare students to understand diverse sport to understand diverse sport environmentenvironment

2.2.Describe all cooperative agreements Describe all cooperative agreements involving your program that provide involving your program that provide students an opportunity to understand students an opportunity to understand diversity in sportdiversity in sport

3.3.Identify and describe diversity-focused Identify and describe diversity-focused activitiesactivities

Principle 7.8: External Accountability

In the self study:In the self study:Describe how you communicate Describe how you communicate

information concerning key student information concerning key student learning outcomes to the public.learning outcomes to the public.

Examples: website, Chronicle of Higher Examples: website, Chronicle of Higher Ed, distribution of placement results, Ed, distribution of placement results, presentations to advisory boards, etc.presentations to advisory boards, etc.

Principle 8: Educational Innovation

In the self study:In the self study:

1.1.Describe institution's support for Describe institution's support for innovationinnovation

2.2.Describe process in your program Describe process in your program for encouraging educational for encouraging educational innovationinnovation

3.3.Provide recent examples, Provide recent examples, including improvementsincluding improvements

Self Study Self Study OrganizationOrganizationVolume 1Volume 1 Title PageTitle Page Table of ContentsTable of Contents Background informationBackground information Documentation of Accreditation PrinciplesDocumentation of Accreditation Principles

Volume 2 - AppendicesVolume 2 - Appendices Catalog (online URL okay)Catalog (online URL okay) Abbreviated SyllabiAbbreviated Syllabi Faculty CVs (full- and part-time)Faculty CVs (full- and part-time) Outcomes Assessment Plan, Results, and ActionsOutcomes Assessment Plan, Results, and Actions Strategic PlanStrategic Plan Faculty Handbook (can be separate document)Faculty Handbook (can be separate document)

Scheduling the COSMA Scheduling the COSMA Site VisitSite Visit Validates Self StudyValidates Self Study Two days, team of two reviewersTwo days, team of two reviewers Visit includes meeting with SM faculty, Visit includes meeting with SM faculty,

assessment officer, top administration, assessment officer, top administration, other faculty, students, and facilities other faculty, students, and facilities tour.tour.

Team report generated and reviewed Team report generated and reviewed on-siteon-site

Site Visit AssignmentsSite Visit AssignmentsSchedule visits 3-6 months in Schedule visits 3-6 months in

advanceadvanceCOSMA staff, BOC assigns two COSMA staff, BOC assigns two

person team as early as possibleperson team as early as possibleConditionsConditions

Avoid conflicts of interestAvoid conflicts of interest Balance and representationBalance and representation CostsCosts

Honoraria and Travel Honoraria and Travel ReimbursementReimbursement Institution responsible for paying Institution responsible for paying

all costs: application fee, all costs: application fee, honorarium, other site visit costshonorarium, other site visit costs

TravelTravel HotelHotel MealsMeals Other costs (e.g. travel to and Other costs (e.g. travel to and

from home airport)from home airport)

The site visit will be conducted in strict The site visit will be conducted in strict accordance with all of the current COSMA accordance with all of the current COSMA published guidelines.published guidelines. ConfidentialityConfidentiality

The site visit team will not express any The site visit team will not express any opinions as to whether accreditation will be opinions as to whether accreditation will be granted.granted.

The site visit team’s report will contain The site visit team’s report will contain sufficient information to allow the BOC to sufficient information to allow the BOC to make a fair and informed accreditation make a fair and informed accreditation decision.decision.

Expectations of Site Expectations of Site ReviewersReviewers

Campus Coordinator Campus Coordinator RoleRole Person responsible for accreditation Person responsible for accreditation

process (not necessarily the process (not necessarily the department chair)department chair)

Helps team make travel plans, Helps team make travel plans, including transport to and from their including transport to and from their hotel to your campushotel to your campus

Develops site visit scheduleDevelops site visit schedule Makes sure site visit stays on scheduleMakes sure site visit stays on schedule Organizes on campus meeting room Organizes on campus meeting room

for teamfor team

QUIZ #6

Materials available on-siteWhich of the following items should you have available on-site for the site review team?

a) Faculty handbook

b) Course catalog

c) Outcomes assessment plan

d) Copy of most recent regional accreditation study

e) All of the above

Course syllabiCourse syllabi Institutional course catalogInstitutional course catalog Copy of last regional accreditation self-Copy of last regional accreditation self-

study report and findingsstudy report and findings Faculty member vitaeFaculty member vitae Faculty handbookFaculty handbook O/A PlanO/A Plan Summary of realized outcomesSummary of realized outcomes Internship ManualInternship Manual

On-site MaterialsOn-site Materials

Site Visit - Day 1Site Visit - Day 1

Schedule

8:00 am Meet with dept. head to discuss two day visit

9:00 am Meet with President and/or Chief Academic Officer

9:30 am Meet with Outcomes Assessment Coordinator to review institutional plan

10:30 am

Review Sport Management O/A plan with dept. head

Noon Lunch with faculty (no administrators present)

1:30 pmWork time for site team & dept. head to validate self- study and ask questions (2 ½ - 3 hours)

6pm Dinner

Site Visit - Day 2Site Visit - Day 2

Schedule

8:00 am Meet with students majoring in sport management

9:00 am Tour facilities (library, classrooms, computer labs, etc.)

10:30 am

Exit interview with dept. head (and others, if desired)

Noon Lunch meeting with Advisory Board (or other parties)

1:30 pm Site team works on draft report/time for unexpected issues

3:00 pm Site team departs from campus

Each team member completes his/her own Each team member completes his/her own checklistchecklist

Team chair writes final report (from template) Team chair writes final report (from template) and sends to COSMAand sends to COSMA Address findings related to areas of non-Address findings related to areas of non-

compliancecompliance Include strengths and weaknesses in areas of Include strengths and weaknesses in areas of

compliancecompliance The team keeps all materials until the BOC The team keeps all materials until the BOC

meets to make their accreditation decisionmeets to make their accreditation decision

Site Visit ReportSite Visit Report

What COSMA Does What COSMA Does After the Site VisitAfter the Site Visit Institution receives letter summarizing Institution receives letter summarizing

visitvisit May include request for additional May include request for additional

informationinformation All materials sent to one member of All materials sent to one member of

Board of Commissioners – self-study, site Board of Commissioners – self-study, site visit team report, any additional visit team report, any additional informationinformation

Commissioner reviews materials and Commissioner reviews materials and prepares detailed report to present at prepares detailed report to present at next Board meetingnext Board meeting

Commissioners' Commissioners' Accreditation DecisionAccreditation Decision Accredited with NotesAccredited with Notes Accredited with ObservationsAccredited with Observations Accreditation DeferredAccreditation Deferred Accreditation DeniedAccreditation Denied

Evaluation of the Site Evaluation of the Site Team’s VisitTeam’s Visit Fill out and submit evaluation of your Fill out and submit evaluation of your

experienceexperience Site team members evaluate each otherSite team members evaluate each other All comments kept confidentialAll comments kept confidential Questions include:Questions include:

Professional behavior of the teamProfessional behavior of the team Anything overlooked by the teamAnything overlooked by the team Strengths and/or limitations of any team Strengths and/or limitations of any team

membermember

Annual ReportsAnnual Reports Each institution in Candidacy Each institution in Candidacy Status and accredited institution Status and accredited institution submits an Annual Reportsubmits an Annual Report Respond to Notes complianceRespond to Notes compliance Outcomes Assessment ResultsOutcomes Assessment Results Program and Administrative Program and Administrative ChangesChangesRequested in May, due by July 31Requested in May, due by July 31

ConclusionsConclusions1.1. COSMA membershipCOSMA membership

2.2. Utilize Candidacy Status process in Utilize Candidacy Status process in development of Outcomes development of Outcomes Assessment planAssessment plan

3.3. Consult with me (Heather Alderman) Consult with me (Heather Alderman) along the wayalong the way

4.4. Use internal resourcesUse internal resources

5.5. Don’t be afraid to revise plan as Don’t be afraid to revise plan as neededneeded

6.6. Attend as many trainings as you wantAttend as many trainings as you want

ConclusionsConclusions1.1. Curriculum – CPC coverageCurriculum – CPC coverage

2.2. FacultyFaculty

a.a. Doctorally vs. Professionally Doctorally vs. Professionally qualifiedqualified

b.b. Teaching loadTeaching load

c.c. Coverage of CPC areasCoverage of CPC areas

d.d. Evaluation, development, policiesEvaluation, development, policies

3. Scholarly & Professional Activities3. Scholarly & Professional Activities

4. Resources4. Resources

ConclusionsConclusions1.1. Internal RelationshipsInternal Relationships

a. Admissions proceduresa. Admissions procedures

b. Transfersb. Transfers

2.2. External Relationships External Relationships

a.a. InternshipsInternships

b.b. Advisory Boards/AlumniAdvisory Boards/Alumni

c.c. International CooperationInternational Cooperation

3. Educational Innovation3. Educational Innovation

4. Site Visit Process4. Site Visit Process

Upcoming Upcoming Training/EventsTraining/Events

• Members Only: Open Conference Call with Members Only: Open Conference Call with a BOC member – July 2013 – TBDa BOC member – July 2013 – TBD

• COSMA @Sport Management Day – April 25, COSMA @Sport Management Day – April 25, 1pm – 5pm1pm – 5pm

• 44thth Annual Member Meeting – @NASSM, Annual Member Meeting – @NASSM, Austin, TX – May 29, 11:30am – 1:00pmAustin, TX – May 29, 11:30am – 1:00pm

• Site Reviewer training @NASSM – May 29, Site Reviewer training @NASSM – May 29, 1:00pm – 3:00pm1:00pm – 3:00pm

• Accreditation Process/Site Reviewer training Accreditation Process/Site Reviewer training - @SEVT, November 20-22, 2013- @SEVT, November 20-22, 2013