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APRIL 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 1 -- CONTENTS
- Professional Conduct Policies
- Building An Organizational Culture of Shared Learning
- Essential Elements of An Organization's Ethics Policy
- FAQ: Is having a sports program participant sign a "waiver" meaningless or enforceable?
- FAQ: What are the elements of a succcessful minority recruitment program?
- FAQ: How does an athletics director control team rules to ensure they are reasonable and avoid litigation?
MAY 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 2 -- CONTENTS
- Key Elements of Coaches Contracts
- Meeting the Challenges of the Millennial Generation
- Gender Equity in the Assignment and Compensation of Coaches
- FAQ: At what point should females who are pregnant be prohibited from participating in physical activity?
- FAQ: What criteria should govern the establishment of new fundraising events?
- FAQ: What may be the unintended condequences of the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate requirements?
JUNE 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 3 -- CONTENTS
- Developing Political Acumen
- Leadership Among Student-Athletes and Captains
- Key Elements and Best Practices: Academic Support Programs
- FAQ: How long does it take to complete the process of creating a strategic plan?
- FAQ: Why work to diversify revenue streams? Isn't it better to master one rather than be average at many?
- FAQ: Is "leadership" innate or can it be developed by intent?
JULY 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 4 -- CONTENTS
- Title IX and Sexual Harassment
- College Basketball -- Significant Challenges Facing Athletics Managers
- Ten Commandments for Political Success
- FAQ: Are there Title IX athletics program assessment instruments or guides available online?
- FAQ: Does a "dress code" make sense for athletics departments or organizations conducting physical activity programs?
- FAQ: Does every organization need a full-time or part-time IT expert on staff?
AUGUST 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 5 -- CONTENTS
- Is risk management on your mind?
- Athletic Program Risk Checklist: 18 Critical Areas
- Addressing the 60-40 Challenge: Tiering for Title IX Compliance
- FAQ: Why is it important to use a "value-added" approach to market your athletics program?
- FAQ: Where do you go to find information on how to make athletics programs "green" - more environmentally friendly?
- FAQ: How important is television to the promotion, success and acceptance of women's sports?
SEPTEMBER 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 6 -- CONTENTS
- Confused About the NCAA Stance on Fantasy Football?
- Media Coverage of Women's Sports Is Important
- Sample Facility Use Policy - Protecting Your Institution!
- FAQ: Are sports organizations required to allow females to try out for male teams?
- FAQ: Is intentionally violating a governance association rule, such as committing a recruiting rule violation, grounds for the dismissal of a coach?
- FAQ: What is the role of sports governance organizations in remedying past discrimination?
OCTOBER 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 7 -- CONTENTS
- Are You A Manager or a Leader?
- Increasing Donations Through Seating Priority Points Systems
- Important Considerations in Preparing Coaches and Staff to Deal with Concussions
- FAQ: Are all college athletics programs required to go through a peer review certification process to accredit their programs?
- FAQ: Should the director of athletics in a school or college or the CEO of a non-profit organization be a 'professional manager'?
- FAQ: What is a "best practice" or "model program"?
NOVEMBER 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 8 -- CONTENTS
- Invest in Development Capacity Now - 4 Key Steps
- Reconceptualizing Friend-Raising Responsibilities of Head Coaches
- Make a New Sport a Revenue Producer - How to Get Started
- FAQ: How do you design an in-service diversity training program that resonates with coaches?
- FAQ: What percent of an athletic director's time should be spent on fundraising?
- FAQ: What are the characteristics of a good fundraiser?
DECEMBER 2008, Vol. 1, Issue 9 -- CONTENTS
- What It Takes to Be A Great Athletics Director
- The Personal Attributes of Leaders
- Operating Principles for Athletics Organizations
- FAQ: How do you get stakeholders to embrace change?
- FAQ: What factors contribute to the perpetuation of sex discrimination in athletics programs?