activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 17
- Administers awards and grant programs Early-Career Research AwardsRecognizes excellence among members through annual awards, including the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award, the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award, and provides grants and awards to support research, teaching, and service innovations by professional and student members.
- Facilitate member engagement and governanceProvides members with access to the election processes for the Executive Council and Student Board, conducts annual elections for its Governing Board, and facilitates annual elections for a Student Board. It also operates an unmoderated group email list for community communication and offers members access to a dedicated member services section on its website.
- Facilitate member engagement and governanceProvides members with access to the election processes of the Executive Council and Student Board, conducts annual elections for its Governing Board, and facilitates annual elections for a Student Board.
- Facilitates professional development and networking Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsHosts monthly professional development and social sessions from September to May, organizes student-focused events at the annual conference (including a Student Symposium, Social, and Luncheon), and runs a faculty-student mentor program that matches students with faculty based on research interests and career goals.
- Host "NASSM Conversations" events Academic Conference & Workshop ProgrammingHosts "NASSM Conversations" events, such as the second installment on September 25, 2024, and "Setting Emerging Scholars Up for Success" in February, which discuss academic experiences, institutional requirements, and review processes for career advancement.
- Host "NASSM Conversations" events Academic Conference & Workshop ProgrammingHosts "NASSM Conversations" events, such as the second installment on September 25, 2024, and "Setting Emerging Scholars Up for Success" in February, featuring discussions on academic experiences, institutional requirements, and career development.
- Host an annual conferenceHosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and network in sport management. The conference has been held annually since 2016 and includes blind peer review of abstract submissions.
- Host an annual conferenceHosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and network in sport management. The conference has been held annually since 2016 and includes a blind peer review process for abstract submissions.
- Hosts annual academic conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange research and ideas in sport management, including professional development sessions, student events, and scholarly lectures. The conference has been held annually since 1986, with ongoing coordination and administration by the organization.
- Manages membership services and governanceProvides members with access to elections for the Executive Council and Student Board, operates a member services section on its website, and conducts annual elections with nominations in March and voting in May.
- Offers conference and membership refunds Refund Processing for Donations and RegistrationsProcesses refunds for conference registration with tiered policies (full refund minus $50 before April 1, 50% between April 1 and May 15) and offers full membership refunds if requested within 14 days of payment.
- Operates member communication channelsRuns an unmoderated group email list to distribute news, events, and items of interest to the sport management community.
- Provide professional development and networking for students Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts a meeting for student delegates during the annual conference, provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and workshops. This includes a faculty-student mentor program, monthly professional development and social sessions, and specific events like a Student Symposium, Social, and Luncheon at the annual conference.
- Provide professional development and networking for students Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts a meeting for student delegates during the annual conference, provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and workshops, and facilitates a faculty-student mentor program annually. The organization also hosts monthly professional development and social sessions from September to May and specific events for student members at each annual conference.
- Provides member access to academic resources Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationOffers members online access to the Journal of Sport Management (JSM) and Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), with an option to purchase print versions, and provides access to the Sport Management Case Repository containing over 1,800 case studies for teaching. Also maintains and updates a comprehensive list of sport management journals and impact factors annually.
- Recognize achievements in sport management Early-Career Research AwardsBestows major awards and grants annually to professional and student members for achievements and innovations in research, teaching, and service. This includes the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award, the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award.
- Supports academic career development Academic Conference & Workshop ProgrammingHosts virtual "NASSM Conversations" events focused on career development topics, such as academic expectations and success strategies for emerging scholars, featuring expert panels and moderated discussions.
research · 3
- Conducts peer review and academic programmingManages a blind peer review process for research and teaching abstracts submitted to its annual conference across multiple categories, ensuring scholarly rigor in the conference program.
- Publish academic journals in sport management Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationPublishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Sport Management (JSM) and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), which include empirical, theoretical, and review articles on governance, management, marketing, and pedagogy in sport organizations. Members receive online access to these journals.
- Publishes peer-reviewed research journals Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationProduces and disseminates two peer-reviewed academic journals: the Journal of Sport Management (JSM), which publishes empirical, theoretical, and review articles on sport governance and management, and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), which advances pedagogical knowledge in sport management education. The organization also approved the acquisition of the International Journal of Sport Management (IJSM) to expand its knowledge mobilization efforts.
capacity building · 5
- Conducts organizational governance updates Bylaws and Governance DocumentationUndertook research and member consultation from 2013 onward, culminating in the ratification of a new governance structure in a special online member meeting in February.
- Maintain resources for sport management education and careers Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationUpdates a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management, partners with DegreesInSports for a database of sport management degree programs, and maintains a comprehensive list of journals in sport management. It also provides members with job summaries reports and access to a Sport Management Case Repository with over 1800 case study resources.
- Partners on academic program information Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationCollaborates with DegreesInSports to offer access to a comprehensive database of sport management degree programs, supporting educational pathway development.
- Provide resources for sport management professionals and students Academic Resource Curation & DisseminationUpdates a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management, partners with DegreesInSports for a database of sport management degree programs, maintains an annually updated list of journals in sport management, provides job summaries reports to members, and offers members access to the Sport Management Case Repository.
- Provides job market resourcesUpdates and maintains a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management and provides job summary reports to members to support career advancement and employment opportunities.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Advance sport management knowledge through scholarly publication knowledge_mobilizationThe organization advances theoretical and applied knowledge in sport management by publishing innovative empirical, theoretical, and review articles across multiple journals, including expanding its portfolio to include theoretically-applied research through the acquisition of the International Journal of Sport Management.
- Advance theoretical and applied knowledge in sport managementThe organization promotes and disseminates research, scholarly writing, and professional development to advance both theoretical understanding and practical application of management principles within the sport industry.
- Advance theoretical and applied knowledge in sport management knowledge_advancementThe organization aims to advance the theoretical and applied knowledge within sport management by publishing innovative research, promoting scholarly writing, and encouraging study and professional development in the field. This includes focusing on management theory and practice related to sport, exercise, dance, and play.
- Enhance member value and inclusivity through strategic planning strategic planningAligns organizational initiatives such as journal acquisitions and programming with a formal strategic plan (2023–2028) to increase member engagement, value, and inclusivity.
- Ensure rigor and consistency in academic programming standardized_peer_review_processApplies a standardized peer review and abstract submission process to maintain academic quality and consistency in conference programming and scholarly output.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborationThe organization creates platforms and partnerships to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and foster collaboration among academics, industry professionals, and students in the sport management field.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and professional development community_of_practiceThe organization facilitates knowledge exchange and professional development by connecting academics, industry professionals, and students, disseminating information on pedagogy, providing career support through job postings, and offering year-round professional and social opportunities for students. This approach aims to advance both theoretical and practical aspects of sport management and support emerging scholars.
- Foster career development and professional growthThe organization supports the career development of its members, particularly emerging scholars and students, by providing resources, job opportunities, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster collaboration between academics, professionals, and students academic-professional collaborationFacilitates knowledge exchange and partnership among academics, industry practitioners, and students through information-sharing platforms, external partnerships, and cooperation with similar organizations to integrate theory and practice in sport management.
- Promote excellence in sport management pedagogyThe organization advances the quality of sport management education by sharing information on curricula, teaching methods, and topics relevant to academic instruction.
- Promote sustainability in organizational operations environmental_sustainabilityImplements environmentally responsible practices in the delivery of programs and initiatives through a dedicated Sustainability Committee.
- Recognize and incentivize achievement recognition_and_awardsThe organization uses awards and grants to acknowledge and encourage significant contributions and innovations by its members in research, teaching, and service within the sport management field.
- Recognize and incentivize excellence recognition_and_awardsThe organization uses awards and grants to recognize achievements and innovations in research, teaching, and service among its professional and student members, thereby incentivizing excellence and contributions to the field of sport management.
- Strategic collaboration and knowledge mobilization strategic_partnerships_and_knowledge_mobilizationThe organization engages in strategic collaborations and partnerships with other organizations and expands its knowledge mobilization efforts, such as acquiring journals, to enhance member value, foster inclusivity, and broaden the dissemination of theoretically-driven and applied research in sport management.
- Support career and professional development in sport management career_support_through_job_postingsProvides targeted resources and opportunities such as job postings, awards, grants, and tips for emerging scholars to support academic and professional growth across all career stages in the sport management field.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Academic Job Postings
A regularly updated list of academic job openings in sport management and related fields, primarily for full-time positions.
NASSM Listserv
An email list service for members to communicate and share information, including job listings.
relationships · 36
who they work with
- American Press Partner — NASSM Governing Board approved a motion to acquire the International Journal of Sport Management (IJSM) from American Press.
- Bishop’s University Partner — Affiliation of Dr. Erika Gray, who moderated the February NASSM Conversation.
- Bri Newland Partner — NASSM President who led the Executive Committee during the transition to a new governance structure.
- Brock University Partner — Affiliation of Dr. Kyle Rich, a panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
- Clemson University Partner — Enzo F. Ferreira, a 2nd-year PhD Student in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (specialization in Sport & Recreation Management) at Clemson University, serves as the Social Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
- DegreesInSports Partner — Collaborates with NASSM to provide a comprehensive database of sport management degree programs
- Dr. Erika Gray Partner — Moderated the February NASSM Conversation session and provided the recap.
- Dr. Jessica Murfree Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
- Dr. Kyle Rich Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
- Dr. Milena Parent Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
- Duquesne University Partner — Hosted the NASSM conference in 2014.
- Georgia Teare Partner — Presented session minutes for the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
- Human Kinetics Partner — Members wishing to purchase print components of journals must contact their customer service team.
- Human Kinetics Partner — Publisher of the Journal of Sport Management (JSM), with whom NASSM may have future contract discussions.
- Journal of Sport Management (JSM) Partner — Collaborates with the Journal of Sport Management (JSM) to cultivate a member-centered environment.
- Korean American Association for Sport Management (KAASM) Partner — Junseok Kim, a Ph.D. student, is also a Student Representative for the Korean American Association for Sport Management (KAASM).
- Larena Hoeber Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
- Marlene Dixon Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
- Michael Sagas Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
- NASSM Communications Partner — Responsible for writing and updating the academic job postings list.
- Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) Partner — Collaborates with the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) to cultivate a member-centered environment.
- TeamWork Online Partner — Provides job summaries reports to NASSM members.
- Temple University Partner — Xinyi Yang, a third-year PhD student in Sport Management at Temple University, serves as the Outreach Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
- Texas A&M University Partner — Junseok Kim, a Ph.D. student in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, serves as the Marketing and Communications Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
- Texas A&M University Partner — Rafael Rocha, a Doctoral Candidate in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, serves as President of the NASSM Student Initiatives Committee.
- Tommy Aicher Partner — NASSM President who moderated the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — NASSM participates in the O*NET Data Collection Program.
- University of Florida Partner — Berk Uzun, a fourth-year PhD candidate at the University of Florida, serves as the Sustainability Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Partner — Nathan Merkel, a 2nd year PhD student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, serves as the Research Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
- University of Michigan Partner — Wenyuan Yu, a second-year PhD student at the University of Michigan, serves as the Diversity Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
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