COSMA Annual Report Submission InstructionsAcademic Year 2019-20

Annual Reports are due NO LATER THAN July 31 each year.

You will be assessed a fine of $180 if the Annual report and/or Member-ship fee is not received on time.

Extensions may be granted and must be requested no later than May 31.

The Annual Report consists of three parts:1) Complete the following document in its entirety or complete the

sections relevant to your program at its stage in the accreditation process

2) Pay the annual membership dues of $1,800 by check or credit card.3) Accredited members: Update your website with the required stu-

dent achievement data (last three pages of this report), accredita-tion status language and accreditation seal.

A failure to adhere to these requests will result in AUTOMATIC AD-MINISTRATIVE PROBATION on August 1. You will also be as-sessed a $180 fine. An email will be sent to your Administrators.

Use this CURRENT Annual Report document, as changes are made an-nually.

COSMA Annual Report 2019-20U.S. and non-U.S-based Programs

This annual report should be completed for your academic unit/sport management program and submitted electronically to COSMA by July 31 of each year. Failure to submit this completed document will result in Administrative Probation and a fine of $180.

General Information

Institution’s Name: University of Southern IndianaDegree Program(s): Masters of Science in Sport Management (MSSM)Address: 8600 University Blvd.City: Evansville State: IN ZIP/Postal Code: 47712Primary Contact Name: Dr. Renee FrimmingTitle: Professor and Chair Date Submitted:Telephone: 812-465-1065 Email: rfrimming@usi.edu

Accreditation Information

25. Accreditation status of your academic unit/sport management program:

x Accredited

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (check if within 2 years/letter received)*

Candidate for Accreditation

Program Member

*What is your timeline for Reaffirmation of Accreditation? Include estimated month/year for self study submission and month/year of site visit.

January 2023 Self-Study Submission, April 2023 site visit

B. If you have received an accreditation letter from the COSMA Board of Commissioners with “Notes” and/or “Observations” that identified areas needing corrective action, list the item(s) in the matrix below directly from your accreditation letter. Indicate whether corrective action has already been taken or that you have made plans to do so. Attach all relevant documentation of the actions taken. You have two years to resolve Notes.

Commissioners’ Notes Action Already Taken Action Planned

Principle 1: Outcomes AssessmentAction Item 2: Describe how Advisory Board data is col-lected and analyzed and used as a measure ofstudent performance.Response: Description provided explains the use of data from the Advisory Board.Note 1: Either remove the Advisory Board indirect mea-sure or provide a rubric that makes the use ofAdvisory Board data measurable.

None

Rubric will be internally

developed to utilize data by

the October 2021 deadline

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Outcomes Assessment

C. Has your outcomes assessment plan been submitted to COSMA?X Yes

No. When will the plan be submitted to COSMA? Date:

D. Is the original or revised outcomes assessment plan you submitted to COSMA still current or have you made changes?

X The outcomes assessment plan we submitted is still current.

Changes have been made and the revised plan is attached.

We have made changes and the revised plan will be sent to COSMA by: Date:

E. Complete the program-level student learning outcomes matrix and program-level operational effectiveness goals matrix and include it with this annual report to COSMA.

Your outcomes assessment plan must include, at minimum, two direct and two indirect measures of student learning at the program level. Including more and varied measures is encouraged. On the bottom of the matrix, space is provided where you need to “close the loop” and show changes and improvements you made and plan to make as a result of your assessment activity.

Programmatic Information

F. Identify any significant changes that have taken place in your sport management degree programs during the reporting period. Indicate the impact of any of these changes, if applicable, in a written statement of explanation.

25. Did you terminate any degree programs during the reporting year?

X No

Yes. If yes, please identify terminated programs.

2. Were changes made in any of your sport management majors, concentrations, or emphases? This includes changes in sport courses/curricular changes.

No

x Yes. If yes, please identify the changes by adding an additional page to this document.

3. Were any new degree programs in sport management established during the academic year?

X No (skip to item G below)

Yes. If yes, please identify the new degree programs on a separate sheet; answer item F-4 below.

4. Was approval of your regional accrediting body required for any of these programs?

No

Yes. If yes, please attach an electronic copy of the material you sent to your regional accrediting

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body and identify the accrediting body you must obtain approval from.

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Administrative Changes

G. Identify any administrative and other changes that directly affect your academic unit/sport management program. If the incumbent in any of these administrative positions has changed, include the new incumbent’s name, his or her title, telephone number, and email address. Include an updated organizational chart to show the relationship between the administrator(s) and your academic unit/sport management program.

Such changes would include: Your sport management unit’s primary representative to COSMA Your designated alternate to COSMA Your institution’s president, academic vice president, Dean, Provost, etc. The head of your academic unit/sport management program (if different from the primary

representative to the COSMA)

Position Name TitleTelephone Email

Department Chair and COSMA Rep.

Dr. Renee Frimming Professor and Chair, Kinesiology and Sport

812-465-1065 rfrimming@usi.edu

What impact has these changes had on your program? Comment specifically about faculty changes (faculty leaving, new faculty, other forms of faculty turnover). If you have a new accreditation point person: What are you doing to maintain continuity with the accreditation process? Provide a narrative response to these questions.

Dr. Frimming has served in the Kinesiology and Sport Department for over 10 years, and as chair for nearly 2. She has been involved in the sport management accreditation process from the beginning and will be assisted by the remaining full-time faculty member in sport management, Dr. Chase Smith. Dr. Austin Anderson has left the university at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Other Changes/Issues

H. Briefly comment on other changes or issues pertaining to your academic unit/sport management program you would like to share with COSMA (e.g., new partnerships, innovations, campus locations, change in program delivery, etc). Provide supporting documentation, as needed. Failure to report changes may result in administrative probation.

The internship graduate course (SPTM 698) was eliminated from the program as of January 2020. This was a planned elimination of the course, as due to the nature of our online program and its national scope, it had become difficult to adequately supervise this course and to ensure that students were having appropriate experiences.

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Items to be Completed by Accredited Programs Only

25. Provide the URL(s) for the page on your academic unit/sport management program’s website that makes available to the public your student learning outcomes, operational outcomes and program information profile. You are required to update this information annually. Failure to comply with this request will result in Administrative Probation.

URL(s): : https://www.usi.edu/science/kinesiology-and-sport

Dashboard Data – to be updated annually

J. Please fill out the matrix below. The data will be collected each year and used to understand the impact accreditation has on your program(s). All data will be kept anonymous.

Dashboard DataTotal Sport Management Enrollment (majors, minors, tracks) in all programs (UG, master’s)

146

Total Number of Full-time, Tenured or Tenure Track Sport Management Faculty

1 (and 1 that splits between the Dean’s office and department)

Total Number of Part Time/Adjunct Sport Management Faculty 3Approximate Number of Students Selecting Sport Management Program Due to Accreditation Status

Not currently collected

Number of students/parents requesting information about your SM program

40

Number of students/parents attending information sessions about your SM program

0

Number of inquiries from business/industry about the accreditation status of your SM program

0

K. How has accreditation benefitted your program, faculty and/or other?There haven’t seemed to be any direct, tangible benefits of accreditation from the faculty perspective. Accreditation has allowed us to more easily share the similarities and differences in our program vis a vis other area programs, but as far as benefits related to enrollment, faculty development, growth in faculty numbers or other items, we haven’t been able to harness those yet.

L. What can COSMA do to serve you better?Advocate. I believe the organization can serve our department better through advocating and explaining the importance of standardized, evaluative sport management education and how it can better the goals of the institution as it relates to enrollment, recruitment and retention.

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Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes Matrix – Academic Year 2019 – 2020

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Identify Each Student Learning

Outcome and Measurement

Tool(s)

Identify the Benchmark

Total Number of Students Observed

Total Number

of Students Meeting Expectat

ion

Assessment Results:

Percentage of Students

Meeting Expectation

Assessment Results:

1. Does not meet expectation2. Meets expectation3. Exceeds expectation4. Insufficient data

SociologicalFoundations of

Sport:

Diversity CaseStudy

SPTM 605

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (social foundations of sport) is for 70% of students to score at least a 80 on a 100 point rubric.

13 7 53.85% 1

PsychologicalFoundations of

Sport:

DISC Personality

Profile

MNGT 601

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (psychology foundations of sport) is for 70% of the students to score 8 on a 10 point rubric.

10 9 90.00% 3

InternationalFoundations of

Sport:

Sport Management

Report

SPTM 592

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (international foundations of sport) is for 70% of the students to score an 80 on a 100 point rubric.

17 5 29.42% 1

Sport Marketing:

Final Written Report

SPTM 633

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (sport marketing) is for 70% of the students to score 80 on a 100 point rubric

17 10 58.82% 1

SportCommunication:

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area

13 4 30.77% 1

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Short Paper

SPTM 688

Direct Measure

(sport communication) is for 70% of students to score 40 on a 50 point rubric

Finance andEconomics:

Budget AnalysisProject

SPTM 652

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (sport finance/accounting) is for 70% of students to score 240 on a 300 point rubric.

10 10 100.00% 3

Legal Aspects ofSport:

Participant LiabilityIssues

Assignment

SPTM 653

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (legal aspects) is for 70% of students to score 20 on a 25 point rubric.

8 4 50.00% 1

Ethics in SportManagement:

Effective DecisionMaking

MNGT 611

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (ethics) is for 70% of the students to score 12 on a 15 point rubric

3 3 100.00% 3

IntegrativeExperience:

Internship PosterPresentation

SPTM 698

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring CPC content area (integrative experience) is for 70% of the students to score 80- on 100 point rubric.

3 3 100.00% 3

Advisory Board Meetings

Indirect Measure

The goal is for the Advisory Board to meet twice a year to review assessment results and make recommendation specifically to CPC’s content areas.

2 1 50.00% 1

SLO 2—Students can apply advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills throughout the curriculum.

Diversity Case the goal for student 13 7 53.85% 1

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Study

SPTM 605

Direct Measure

assessment measuring critical thinking and problem solving skills is for 70% of students to score at least a 80 on a 100 point rubric.

Effective DecisionMaking

MNGT 611

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring critical thinking and problem solving skills is for 70% of students to score at least a 12 on a 15 point rubric.

3 3 100.00% 3

InternshipSupervisorEvaluation

(items 7 & 8)

SPTM 698

Indirect Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring critical thinking and problem solving is for 70% of the students to score at least a 5.0 on a 1-5 rubric

3 3 100.00% 3

Advisory Board Meetings

Indirect Measure

The goal is for the Advisory Board to meet twice a year to review assessment results and make recommendations specific to problem-solving skills

2 1 50.00% 1

Sport Management

Alumni Survey (Items 1-2)

Indirect Measure

– the goal for student assessment on Alumni Survey data for measuring critical thinking and problem solving areas is for 70% of students to score a 4.0 on a 1-5 scale.

6 data points

6 100.00% 3

SLO 3—Student can apply advanced written and oral communication skills efficiently.

Internship FinalEvaluation

Paper

SPTM 698

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring communication is for 70% of students to score 28 on a 35 point rubric.

3 3 100.00% 3

Internship PosterPresentation

SPTM 698

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring oral communication is for 70% of the students to score 80- on 100 point rubric.

3 3 100.00% 4

SportCommunication:

the goal for student assessment measuring

13 4 30.77% 1

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Short Paper

SPTM 688

Direct Measure

written communication is for 70% of students to score 40 on a 50 point rubric

InternshipSupervisorEvaluation

(items 3 & 4)

SPTM 698

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring communication skills is for 70% of the students to score at least a 5.0 on a 1-5 rubric

3 3 100.00% 3

Advisory Board Meetings

Indirect Measure

The goal is for the Advisory Board to meet twice a year to review assessment results and make recommendations specific to student communication skills

2 1 50.00% 1

SportManagement

Alumni Survey(Items 3-6)

Indirect Measure

– the goal for student assessment on Alumni Survey data for measuring all CPC content areas is for 70% of students to score a 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

12 data points

12 100.00% 3

SLO4—Students can demonstrate knowledge of critical issues related to diversity and the related managerial impacts (race, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability).

Diversity CaseStudy

SPTM 605

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring diversity knowledge is for 70% of students to score at least a 80 on a 100 point rubric.

13 7 53.85% 1

Advisory Board Meetings

Indirect Measure

The goal is for the Advisory Board to meet twice a year to review assessment results and make recommendations specific to student diversity knowledge

2 1 50.00% 1

SportManagement

Alumni Survey(Items 7-9)

Indirect Measure

the goal for student assessment for Alumni Survey Data for measuring diversity is for 70% of students to score a 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

9 data points

9 100.00% 3

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SLO5—Students can apply and demonstrate an understanding of effective research and research methods in sport management.

ResearchFinal Report

SPTM 664

Direct Measure

the goal for student assessment measuring research knowledge is for 70% of students to score at least a 80 on a 100 point rubric.

14 7 50.00% 1

SportManagement

Alumni Survey(Items 10-11)

Indirect Measure

the goal for student assessment for Alumni Survey Data measuring research knowledge is for 70% of students to score a 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

6 data points

6 100.00% 3

**Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not met:

Benchmarks not met for SLO 1 include the SPTM 605 diversity-related case study (also in SLO 2, 4) the SPTM 592 sport management report, the SPTM 633 Final Written Report, the SPTM 688 Short Paper (also in SLO 3), the SPTM 653 Participant Liability Issues Assignment and the number of advisory board meetings due to COVID-19 (also in SLO 2, 3, 4). Benchmark not met for SLO 5 was the SPTM 664 Final Research Report. All other benchmarks were met.

Explanation for course action for intended outcomes not realized:

Overarching note: Stemming from the recommendation of the academic leadership on our campus, all of our MSSM courses were transitioned from a full semester (16 week) offering to a half semester (7 week format) beginning in Summer 2019. While we believe that this will be beneficial to our students from a long-term perspective, allowing for more flexibility in the way courses are taken and the matriculation pattern through the program as a whole, it seems we may be seeing some “growing pains” in the data for how the SLO benchmarks are being met. That’s to say, there were more outcomes not met this year (13 in total) than on our previous annual report (4 in total). This indicates that some serious contemplation and action may be necessary on behalf of the graduate faculty when the Fall 2020 semester begins to discuss changes and ways in which assignments may need to be altered or administered differently in order to address the new course format. Faculty will meet and discuss how these changes should take place upon returning to campus in the fall.

Examination of Diversity Related Case Study (SPTM 605)—students are not perform-ing as well as expected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 1, SLO 2 and SLO 4. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in order to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be evaluated and a better “roadmap” to successfully complet-ing the assignment. Additional revision of the case study assignment itself will be con-sidered for implementation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Examination of Sport Management Report (SPTM 592)—students are not performing as well as expected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 1. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in order to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be eval-

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uated and a better “roadmap” to successfully completing the assignment. Additional revision of the sport management report assignment itself will be considered for imple-mentation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Examination of Final Written Report (SPTM 633)—students are not performing as well as expected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 1. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in or-der to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be evalu-ated and a better “roadmap” to successfully completing the assignment. Additional re-vision of the sport management report assignment itself will be considered for imple-mentation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Examination of Short Paper (SPTM 688)--students are not performing as well as ex-pected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 1 and SLO 3. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in or-der to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be evalu-ated and a better “roadmap” to successfully completing the assignment. Additional re-vision of the sport management report assignment itself will be considered for imple-mentation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Examination of Participant Liability Issues Assignment--students are not performing as well as expected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 1. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in or-der to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be evalu-ated and a better “roadmap” to successfully completing the assignment. Additional re-vision of the sport management report assignment itself will be considered for imple-mentation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Examination of Sport Management Advisory Board meetings—the program aims to have 2 annual meetings of the advisory board to provide feedback and recommenda-tions for the program that are used in assessment for SLO1, 2, 3 and 4. While our fall meeting was held as normal, the scheduled spring meeting had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We fully hope to pick back up on these meetings for the 2020-2021 school year, even if feedback needs to be gathered virtually. The program will also continue to work on a “measurable” tool of some sort to better analyze the in-formation gathered from these meetings, as noted on our original accreditation report.

Examination of Final Research Report (SPTM 664)-- students are not performing as well as expected on this particular assignment that is used for assessment of SLO 5. A new, more detailed rubric was created for use in the 2019-2020 academic year in or-der to provide students with more information about how the assignment will be evalu-ated and a better “roadmap” to successfully completing the assignment. Additional re-vision of the sport management report assignment itself will be considered for imple-mentation in the 2020-2021 academic year, as noted above.

Notes: 1) If you are using different direct and indirect measures for different degree programs, please replicate this form, using one form for each program that has different measures. If different programs use the same measures, only one copy of this form is needed. 2) At a minimum, you are required to use two direct and two indirect measures to assess all of your student learning outcomes. You are not required to measure each student learning outcome with more than one measure, though it is encouraged. This matrix offers space to show that you have more than one measure for each SLO, but it is not required.

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Program-Level Operational Effectiveness Goals Matrix

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Identify Each Operational Effectiveness Goal and Measurement Tool(s)

Identify the Benchmark

Data Summary Assessment Results:1. Does not meet expectation2. Meets expectation3. Exceeds expectation4. Insufficient data

OEG #1 – Recruit, hire and retain diverse, high quality faculty and staff.

Hiring – we will follow the hiring protocols set forth through our University and advertisement in appropriate outlets – The Chronicle, NASSM outlets, NIRSA,

25 applicants will apply for a SM position when there is an opening and there will be 3 viable candidates to bring on campus.

n/a – no searches were completed

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College Mentoring Program (Retain) – The purpose of the College Mentoring Program is to create a link between new and junior faculty and respected, tenured faculty.

100% of new faculty will participate in the College Mentoring Program during the first three years of their tenure.

100% of the new faculty participated in the College Mentoring Program this past year.

2

Faculty Teaching Evaluations (Retain – by meeting promotion/tenure requirements)

100% of the faculty teaching evaluations will be at least a 3.5 on a 1-5 scale on all areas of evaluation.

100% of the faculty met TP requirements

2

Faculty Publications and Presentations (Retain – by meeting promotion/tenure requirements)

Criterion: Faculty produce at least 1-2 publications and presentations a year.

100% of the faculty met 1-2 publications a

year.

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OEG #2 – Recruit and retain quality students to meet local and global demands for our graduates.

Enrollment – data reported from institutional research

Criterion: The SM program will admit 15 students per year.

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Degrees Conferred – data reported from institutional research

Criterion: The SM program will graduate 15 students per year.

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Graduation GPA Requirement – data reported from institutional research

Criterion: For sport management students to graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

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OEG #3 – Provide students with the opportunity for professional growth.

To recruit students to be a member of the Sport

Criterion: To have 1 graduate students

This metric has been removed

NA

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Management Club oversee the SM Club

as the club is under the

control of the dean’s office

and not departmental

FT faculty. Internship – 450 hours Criterion: To have

student complete a 450 hour internship the first time taken

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OEG #4 – Develop and maintain partnerships and community outreach opportunities with local business and organizations.Advisory Board – students are part of the advisory board to assist with making curriculum changes and provide feedback for the program.

To have the advisory board meet twice per year.

The advisory board met one time in the 2019-2020 school year. The second scheduled meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Internship – 450 hours To have 80% of students successfully complete (Grade –A or better) a 450-hour internship.

100% of students successfully completed the internship with an “A” grade (3 of 3).

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OEG #5 – Maintain and control graduate enrollments.Enrollment – data reported from institutional research

Criterion: The SM program will admit 15 students per year.

16 3

Degrees Conferred – data reported from institutional research

Criterion: The SM program will graduate 15 students per year.

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**Explanation of course action for intended outcomes not realized:

All OEG benchmarks were met or exceeded during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION PROFILEThis profile offers information about the performance of a program in the

context of its basic purpose and key features.Name of InstitutionInstitution: University of Southern Indiana

Program/Specialized Accreditor(s): Council on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)Institutional Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission

Date of Next Comprehensive Program Accreditation Review: Spring 2023Date of Next Comprehensive Institutional Accreditation Review: 2026/2027

URL where accreditation status is stated: https://www.usi.edu/about/accreditation-member-ships/

Program Context and MissionProgram Mission:

The Sport Management program’s mission is to prepare students for a wide range of posi-tions within the sport industry. The program’s faculty strive to create an active learning environment that encourages students to be engaged, ethical, competent sport manage-ment professionals. The department’s teaching foundations value both theory and prac-tice as students participate in experiential learning, community service, and peer and pro-fessional networking. These experiences are invaluable to graduates as they enter into the multi-faceted sport industry as future leaders. Efforts will also be directed at preparing all students to fully participate in a diverse global society.

The Master’s of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program began in 2015 and pre-pares students for employment in several sport and recreation careers in an increasingly competitive job market. Graduates will find employment opportunities in intercollegiate athletics, recreational sports, sport marketing and sales, sport communications, sport fa-cility management, event and convention planning, and interscholastic athletics.

The MSSM program consists of 36 semester hours of coursework, all administered online and available for students to complete in a traditional 2-year format, or an accelerated format. The curriculum consists of social and psychological foundations of sport, gradu-ate management courses, ethical considerations in sport, sport marketing/communication, finance and accounting, legal aspects of sport, and an integrative internship experience.

Program Goals:

Students in the MSSM program within the Department of Kinesiology and Sport will obtain a breadth of understanding in sport within and across diverse populations and apply this understanding in academic and professional settings. Program goals include:1. Provide a curriculum that allows students to acquire knowledge, skills and

dispositions specific to sport management.

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2. Facilitate the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout the curriculum.

3. Facilitate the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, in leadership roles in various professional settings and work effectively with diverse groups and organizations.

4. Develop an appreciation of how sport can promote equity and social justice at the global, national, regional, state and local levels.

Brief Description of Student Population:

USI is a state university serving over 8,000 students form 90 Indiana counties, 40 other states, and 70 other countries. The student population of the Sport Management Program consists largely of traditions, full-time students from Indiana and the surrounding areas.

Admissions Requirements:

Acceptance of graduate students into the MSSM program at USI requires admittance into both Graduate Studies and the MSSM program. Admission requirements and procedures for the office of graduate studies include:

•Graduation with a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 from a college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or other regional accrediting agency. (Some programs have a higher admission standard. Check the specific program description for further information).•A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level at all schools attended.•An undergraduate record that provides adequate preparation to begin graduate study.•Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination, PRAXIS test, or Graduate Management Admissions Test when required (if applicable).•Any other requirements for admission that have been established and approved by the University Graduate Council of Graduate Program Directors and Chairs.

Admission requirements and procedures for the MSSM program include:•A completed Graduate Studies Application•A non-refundable application fee of $40•Official transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions attended•A personal statement demonstrating why a student wishes to pursue a MSSM degree•Three letters of recommendation

To successfully gain admission into the MSSM program an applicant must meet the following requirements (as determined by the MSSM Program Director):

•An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)•Demonstration of potential and ability for graduate level writing as evidence by the personal statement

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•Demonstration of potential and ability to successfully pursue graduate studies as evidenced by the letters of recommendation

Indicators of Effectiveness with Undergraduates As Determined by the Program

1. Graduation Year: 2019-2020 # of Graduates: 17 Graduation Rate: NA—info not avail-able

2. Completion of Educational Goal (other than degree – if data collected) # of Students Surveyed: NA # Completing Goal: NA

3. Average Time to Degree 4-Year Degree: NA 5-year Degree NA

4. Annual Transfer Activity (into Program):Year: 2019-2020 # of Transfers: 0 Transfer Rate: 0

5. Graduates Entering Graduate SchoolYear: NA # of Graduates: NA # Entering Graduate School: NA

6. Job Placement (if appropriate)Year: NA # of Graduates: NA # Employed: NA

*Data not gathered

7. Additional Indicators, if any:

Form developed by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. © updated 2020

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