The Sport Manager: 红领巾瓜报 Sport Management newsletter, March 2023

Hayley Ribordy
Hayley Ribordy
WSU SMGT Alumni
(B.A. 2017; M.Ed. 2019)
Social Media Specialist
Visit Frisco

WSU Sport Management Alumni Highlight:
Hayley Ribordy

What is your current position and can you give us a brief overview? 

 Currently, I am the Social Media Coordinator for Visit Frisco TX. In my position, I oversee all of our social media channels, creating content, raising awareness for our city, and promoting all the fun things to see, do, and experience here! I also work with our many sporting teams here.
   

 Was this career path on your radar since you graduated? If not, speak on how you came across this position. 

 Being an athlete my entire life and throughout college, I knew I wanted to be a part of the sports world. Ultimately, I knew I wanted to be in a fast-paced environment in my career - whether that be for a sports organization or something that ties in or has much of the same speed. In my professional career, I鈥檝e always worked in Marketing and much of my focus and interest has been in Social Media, and I really wanted to be in a field where I had both an interest and a skillset.  Read More

 

Mark Vermillion and Mike Ross

Dr. Mark Vermillion and
Dr. Mike Ross present at
COSMA 2023 Conference

Bobby Berry

Dr. Bobby Berry  
COSMA 2023

WSU Sport Management Well Represented at the 2023 COSMA Conference

WSU Sport Management was well represented at this year鈥檚 2023 Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Conference. Dr. Mark Vermillion, Dr. Clay Stoldt, Dr. Mike Ross and Dr. Bobby Berry were among the presenters, and panel members discussing current issues of sport management.

 Dr. Vermillion and Dr. Berry presented on 鈥淐ollege Basketball Players Perceptions of Self-Esteem, Team Climate, and Coaching Support鈥� which looked at how these factors impact individual and team performance. Dr. Ross presented on 鈥淐ollege Esports Student-Athletes鈥� Perceptions of Life Stress鈥� and 鈥淗igh school athletic directors: Secondary educational leaders鈥� perceptions鈥�. Dr. Clay Stoldt participated on a panel to discuss 鈥淪erving as an Interim Administrator: The Good, the Bad and Sometimes the Temporary鈥�.

WSU Sport Management was among the first programs to be accredited by COSMA. Dr. Vermillion states, 鈥淲SU has been a leader in sport management accreditation since the beginning of COSMA, and we continue that involvement annually. Our SMGT faculty serve on COSMA boards, collaborate on COSMA research projects (such as industry salary surveys), present timely and impactful research at conferences and symposia, and continue to network with both sport management educators and practitioners every year. I am proud of our faculty鈥檚 involvement and look forward to what is next!鈥�

Dr. Friend

Dr. Jennifer Friend, Dean
College of Applied Studies

College of Applied Studies Names New Dean

In January, Dr. Friend took over her new position as Dean of WSU鈥檚 College of Applied Studies. Prior to her position at WSU Dr. Friend served as the associate provost for Academic Affairs and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for Rockhurst University. In her new role, Dr. Friend will focus on supporting culturally responsive learning, research, and community engagement, emphasizing diversity, integrity, collaboration, discovery, and leadership.

鈥淭he College of Applied Studies is uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on enhancing student access and success, promoting innovations in inclusive digital learning and interdisciplinary academic programs, and advancing funded research that is co-constructed with industry and community partners,鈥� says Friend.

鈥淒r. Friend鈥檚 experience and vision align perfectly with the goals of CAS, namely to advance the academic quality and profile of the college through visionary leadership, strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical governance, and skillful human and financial resource management,鈥� says Dr. Shirley Lefever, WSU executive vice president and provost.