In this week's episode of Small Talk, we're joined by James Settles, a current member of the Colorado College cross country and track and field team, alongside head coach Alex Nichols, a former member of the squad. The two talk about the campuses beautiful location, the long bus rides to meets, their favorite memories and more.

This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50.
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DIII SMALL TALK: Episode 33 - James Settles & Alex Nichols, Colorado College (SCAC)

In this week's episode we are joined by Emma Kane, a current member of the rowing team at St. John Fisher, and Savannah Elliott, a former member of the squad. The two talk about their favorite memories with the team, the reason uncrustables are required on race day, why they chose Division III and more.

This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50.
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DIII SMALL TALK: Episode 34 - Emma Kane & Savannah Elliott, St. John Fisher (Empire 8)

CSC Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s Travis Jarome (Jackson State) and Scottie Rodgers (Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic) sit down with Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) to talk about discuss the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in our society today, especially as it relates to the world of college athletics.

Dr. Fry is one of the leading voices in the DEI space and owner of Jen Fry Talks, a social justice education firm that explores the intersection of conflict and DEI.

This critical conversation explores a myriad of topics from the decisions and rulings that are affecting DEI to evolving approaches to better address and manage DEI in the workplace.

Dr. Jen Fry: https://jenfrytalks.com/

The state of DEI in college athletics w/ Dr. Jen Fry, presented by the CSC D&I Committee

Join Alex Jewell, Katie Gonzales, and Chad Cooper as they dive into the topic of affinity/Heritage months. Together, the three will start an open discussion about these months and how they fit within an athletic department. The trio will discuss the importance of these months but will also dive into how to properly establish them at your respective institutions, and how to ensure the celebration of our diversity goes far beyond a standard 30-day calendar.

Hosts: 
Alex Jewell - Director of Athletic Development, University of Wyoming
Katie Gonzales - Assistant AD for Athletic Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University
Chad Cooper - Strategic Communications Director, Temple University

Creating a Conversation - Affinity Months...and the months after

In this week's episode we are joined by Mariah Schafhausen, a current member of the rowing team at Lewis & Clark, and Cassie Mets, a former member of the team. The two talk about their time on the team, their favorite memories, why they've enjoyed their Division III experience and more.

This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50.
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DIII SMALL TALK: Episode 35 - Mariah Schafhausen & Cassie Mets, Lewis & Clark (Northwest)

Join A.J. O'Hagan, Alan Wiederhold-Sohn, Mike Pugliese, and Matt Nelson as they discuss what it's like to be autistic/neurodivergent in the collegiate athletic communications workplace. The podcast is in conjunction with Autism Acceptance Month and is divided into 2 parts.

Panelists: 
-A.J. O'Hagan - Sports Information Director at Monroe College - Bronx
-Alan Wiederhold-Sohn - Sports Information Director at Huston-Tillotson University
-Mike Pugliese - Former Sports Information Director and Current Freelancer in College Athletics
-Matt Nelson (moderator) - Public Address Announcer for a variety of College Athletics Teams in the Greater New York/New Jersey area.

Autistic/Neurodivergent Individuals In The Workplace - Part 1

Join Allison Hogue and Matt Nelson as they discuss what it's like to be autistic/neurodivergent in the collegiate athletic communications workplace. The podcast is in conjunction with Autism Acceptance Month and is divided into 2 parts.

Hosts:
-Allison Hogue - Assistant Director of Athletics Communications at University of the Pacific
-Matt Nelson - Public Address Announcer for a variety of College Athletics Teams in the Greater New York/New Jersey area.

Autistic/Neurodivergent Individuals In The Workplace - Part 2

Starting the Journey
Tips and tricks to get into the field and land the job

This webinar was geared toward new and young professionals and student interested in the athletic communications profession.

The discussion revolved around strategies, tips and tricks for landing your first job in the profession or moving up to the next one on your athletic communications journey. In collaboration with the CSC U, CSC Career Services and Young Professionals committees, the presenters talked about:

-Beginning the search: What to look for when you’re looking?
-What online job boards should you look at?
-How to build your skill set
-Why networking is essential to get ahead and be recognized
-The importance of gaining experience and volunteering in the field
-Do you need a graduate degree/graduate assist-ship to gain the competitive advantage in the field - or not?
-Resume-building strategies and tips: How to shape your resume and make it stand out; how to prepare a portfolio of your best work
-Best way to provide your writing samples to potential employees
-Pre-interview techniques: how to educate yourself on the place you are trying to work at
-Do's and don't before and after interviewing
-Handling a Zoom interview and in-person interviews: what to wear. how to carry yourself in both virtual and in person settings, and how to come prepared with questions to ask

Panelists:
Cole Helman - Palm Beach Atlantic Director of Athletic Communications/ Young Professionals Committee member
Shelby Hild - Missouri Valley Conference Assistant Commissioner for Communications (formerly Baylor University Director of Athletic Communications)/ chair of the CSC Career Services Committee
Meredith Mahoney - Illinois Wesleyan Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Moderator:
Colin Terrill - University of Chicago Director of Sports Information and Promotions/CSC U Committee member

Starting the Journey, presented by CSC U

In this episode, we are joined by Maggie Gannon, a current member of the women's lacrosse team at Nazareth, alongside Becky Cincebox, a former member of the team and a hall-of-famer at the school. The two talk about why they chose Nazareth, their favorite memories during their time there, why they love Division III and more.

This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50.
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DIII SMALL TALK: Episode 36 - Maggie Gannon & Becky Cincebox, Nazareth (Empire 8)

In this episode, we're joined by Middlebury men's tennis student-athlete Robby Ward, alongside the team's head coach and a former member of the squad, Andrew Thomson. The two talk about the best dining halls on campus, the one time a teammate got lost on a hike, why they have loved their Division III experiences and more.

This podcast is part of Division III's year-long celebration of it's 50th anniversary. For more information, visit on.ncaa.com/diii50.
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DIII SMALL TALK: Episode 38: Robby Ward & Andrew Thomson, Middlebury

Aaron Morse of Bates College and the CoSIDA New Media Committee hosted a conversation with SIDs to talk through reactions and courses of action in the time of COVID-19. He was joined by Emily McMillan, University of Evansville Assistant Director of Media Relations, Don Vieth, Northeastern State University Assistant Athletics Director, Strategic Communications, and Gregor Walz, University of Puget Sound Director of Athletic Communications. 

Some of the topics covered include:
1. Where were you when you learned that spring sports were finished for your school? Did you see it coming or was it a total blindside?
2. What was your immediate course of action? How did you handle it from a social media perspective?
3. So, now what? In an entirely unprecedented situation, what are your ideas on how athletics communications professionals can make themselves valuable in the coming months? 
4. We all live and breathe sports, from a personal perspective, how are you dealing with this?

So, now what? Athletics communications pros in the time of COVID-19: From the New Media Committee

College Sports Communicators is the premier professional and educational association for strategic, creative and digital communicators across intercollegiate athletics in the U.S. and Canada. Known as College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for its first 65 years (1957-2022), the organization adopted a new name and associated visual identity in 2022-23.

Our new brand identity is a major step in a larger strategic plan to define the association’s evolution and expansion. It is designed to represent our brand promise –- connect and support all communicators in college sports through advocacy, leadership, education, recognition and collaboration.

So, now what? Athletics communications pros in the time of COVID-19: From the New Media Committee

College Sports Communicators

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