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1990-1991

The Sports Management Institute - An Oral Presentation of its History, Progress and Future Direction. - Bill Shumard

A Preliminary Inquiry and Analysis of the Self-Perception of the Student Athletes at Notre Dame. - Brian M. Boulac

Providing Financial Aid to the Scholar Athlete: The Eddie Robinson Foundation.
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Bob McDonald

Student-Athlete Development Project. - Melissa L. Conboy

Directing Athletics Legally; A Legal Handbook for Athletic Administration. - David P. O'Brien

A Feasibility and Cost Analysis for the Expansion and Renovation of Finlay Golf Course. - Jeff Elliott

The Cost Center Approach to Athletic Budgeting. - James E. Murphy

The Creation and Regular Publication of a Newsletter for the Sports Management Institute. - Jim Goss

University of North Carolina Summer Camp Review. - William E. Scroggs

How to Integrate Athletics Fully Into the Life of North Carolina Wesleyan College. - Mike Fox

A Proposal for the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Finals for 1994. - Janie Buss-Sulpice

Development of Existing and New Revenue Sources. - Michael Bobinski

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Financial Projections Through 1997; Issues and Problems, Recommended Adjustment and Probable Results. - John H. B. French

Marketing Plan to Increase Awareness and Attendance for Non-Revenue Sporting Events. - Steve Carter

The USF&G Sugar Bowl Basketball Tournament, A Plan for Survival. - Troy Mathieu

New York Mets; Advertising Agency Review. - James Ross

The Launch of a Basketball Product Line for Adidas Donald R. Crenshaw

Iowa State University, Department of Athletics – Title IX Compliance Report
A preliminary self study – Myron Samuels

A Five Year Plan for the Department of Physical Education and Athletics at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point Susan Peterson Lubow

Athletic Department Ticket Office, Southern Methodist University; Policy & Procedure Manual John Koerner

Anderson University, Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual – Barrett Bates

UCLA Coaches Manual Policies and ProceduresTerry Condon

Mobile Cotton Bowl Parade Rick Baker

1991 – 1992

A Blueprint for prioritizing Non-Revenue Sports at North Carolina. - Dick Baddour

A Customer Survey of the U.S. Military Academy 1991 Home Football Season.
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Ishmon Burks

University of Note Dame Football Priorities and Distribution. - Bubba Cunningham

Forum Boxing Inc. - Don Ebert

Development of a Conference NCAA Rules Education Program. - Bret Gilland

A Fundraising Program for the University of North Dakota Athletic Department.
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David Gunther

Marketing Rice Athletics in the 90’s: A Pilot Survey. - James Harris

Strategic Plan – Recreational Sports at Notre Dame. - Thomas Kelly

Compensation Program for Host Creative Communications. - Marc Kidd

Millsaps Athletic Department Handbook. - Robert King

A Report on Collegiate Licensing for the Atlantic Coast Conference on Marketing.
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Jon Lecrone

Master Plan for the 1993 Women’s Final Four - Bernadette McGlade

A Manual for Hosting NCAA Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer and Field Hockey at the University of North Carolina. - Beth Miller

Orange County Sports Association: Membership Survey and Ticket Strategy.
Gail Pederson

Can Long Beach St. Remain at Division I-A? Factors, Strategies and Decisions.
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Daniel Radakovich

1992 – 1993

Selling the 1994 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championships, A Strategic Plan – Bill Scholl

Creating a Professional Association for Athletic Development Officers. - Matt Wolfert

Development Survey (USC). - Mara Hunter

An Operations Manual for the University of Notre Dame Sports Information Department. - John Heisler

The Formation and Implementation of the Xavier University Compliance Network. - Laurie Massa

Legality of Injury Waivers in Virginia's Intercollegiate Athletics. - Steve Horton

Student Athlete Advisory Committee. - Daryl Gross

From Stars to Cell Bars: Student Athletes in the Real World. - Greg LeFleur

St. Mary's Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual. - Dr. Jo-Ann Nester

Georgia Tech Athletics, Organizational Analysis. - Bernie McGregor

Five Year Financial Plan (UNC). - Martina Ballen

An Athletic Facilities Marketing Plan for California Institute of Technology.
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Daniel Bridges

The Budget at the University of Connecticut A 3-Year Time Horizon.
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Jeffrey Hathaway

Successful Athletic Facility Planning. - Carl Daniels

Creating a Vision for the 90's and the next Century. - Gary Lydum

UNC Athletic Ticket Office Staff Reference Guide. - Darren Lucas

University of Texas Longhorn Foundation. - Robert Brewer

1993-1994

Establishing a Purple Aces Club Regional Fundraising Campaign. - Michael Moore

A Professional Baseball Travel Guide. - Tony Britt

Marketing and Sponsorship of Women's Sports. - Deolores Todd

Carolina ACT (Athletics Coming Together). - John Blanchard

University of Tennessee Men's Athletic Department, Solving the Communication Problem. - Mitch Barnhart

Reorganization of External Relations Activities, University of Washington Athletics. - Chuck Knox

University of South Carolina- An Evaluation and Plan of Action. - Steve Newton

An Analysis of Conducting a Division I-A College Football Championship Playoff.
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Kent Thackrey

Notre Dame Football Banquet - Master Plan. - Michael Danch

USC Student Aid Credit. - Steve Lopes

The Strategic Planning Process for the Implementation of Premium Seating for Williams-Brice Stadium. - Chris Massaro

Long Beach State Coaches Manual. - Cynthia Masner

The Post Play - Sylvia Hatchell

1994-1995

 A Framework for a Friends Program for the Department of Athletics At Wheaton College - John C. Yowell

Insideout Club: A Booster Club for the Notre Dame Volleyball Team - Debbie Brown

The ADA: Accessible Communication at Sports Camps for Deaf Campers
- Richard Pelliteir

Carving Up Keenan - Chris Fuller

An Administrative Manual for Hosting Conference and NCAA Championships
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Shawn Burke

Organizing and Implementing a Plan for Student Athletes and Coaches Success On and Off the Field - Dr. John A. Eason

Redesign of the University Golf Course - Sally Derengoski

Plan to Increase Awareness of and Attendance at Selected Olympic Sports Events - Leslie Keast

Advisory Board Manual - Dept. of Men's Athletics - Jan Unstad

Student Athlete Handbook - Nancy Mazmanian

Restructuring of the Longwood College Lancer Club - Jack Williams

Big Ten Conference Home Video - Patrick Wood

UCONN 1994-95 Compliance Manual - Noreen Morris

Developing a Successful and Well Rounded Student Athlete - Kent Hill Sports Development - Kim Hudson

Virginia Tech Football Game Management Operations Manual - Danny Monk

Top Quality Management in Intercollegiate Athletic Environment
- Col. Kenneth Scull

1995-1996

Developing the Downtown YMCA - Kevin Anderson

Longwood College Compliance Manual - Tom Bilello

Internet Sports: Providing Worldwide Access for Intercollegiate Athletics
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Chris Boulton

University of North Carolina Concessions Review - Ned Collett

A Structured Legal Approach to Intercollegiate Athletics at the Division I Level
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Rick Cryst

Husky Legends Program - Myles Corrigan

Duke University Basketball Interactive CD - Michael Cragg

A Comparative Study of Selected NCAA Division III Institutions - Gayle Currie

Ease and Consistency in Budgeting and Reporting - Martha Davidson

Increasing Ticket Sales and Corp. Sponsorships - John Fleckinstein

Risk Management Policy Manual - Toby Lovecchio

Athletic Department Manual - Marilee Ochsner

University of Notre Dame Facilities Management Plan - Rich O'Leary

A New Strength and Conditioning Facility with Gender Friendly Equipment - Ray Oliver

The Promotion of Sports to Girls Through the "All-American Girl Competition"
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Kelly Parker

Key Accounts Sales Management: Turning Purchasers Into Partners - Jon Pritchett

Development of BLAIK: Administration Building and Michie Stadium Luxury Suites
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Ed Rose

Developing a Media Relations Handbook for Student Athletes, Coaches and Athletic Administrators - Kerry Tharp

Trends in Managed Care and Potential Impacts on Athletics - David Walters

1996-1997

The Solicitation of Major Gifts- Jeff Barber

Host Communications and the Southeastern Conference "A Success Story"
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Kevin R. Bryant

Grass Roots Approach to Fund Development - Ralph Bayard

The Virginia Tech Monogram Club "Rekindling the Flame – A New Beginning"
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Derek A. Carter

Guide to The National Letter of Intent - Elizabeth DeBauche

The Pyramid – Operations Guide - Mark Edrington

Event Management – Dartmouth Hockey Manual - Jim Fiore

University of Notre Dame Merchandising Program - James Fraleigh

Analysis of Corporate Sponsorship Marketing and New Revenue Sources
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Michael Keefe

Department of Athletics Strategic Plan – University of Houston - Bill McGillis

The Terry Spring Sports Center Renovation: A Microproject - Mel Parker

Sold Out? A Plan for keeping Kenan Stadium sold out after Stadium Expansion.
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Brian Perruccio

The Process Used to Study the Feasibility of an Upgrade of the Football Program at the University of Connecticut from Division IAA to Division IA - Julie Raynor

The University of South Carolina Policies and Procedures Manual - Valerie Sheley

1997-1998

Policies and Procedures Manual - Scott Carnahan

Carolina Athletic Resources & Enrichment Services - Kay Chandler

National Association of Sports Admin. Programs (NASAP) - Melissa Dukov

Basketball Marketing Plan - Tim East

High Desert Market Research - William Fell

The Internet Changes Everything.com - Richard Ford

Georgia Tech Athletic Facilities Assessment - Rauna Fuller

Marketing Women's Athletics - Ron Goch

Strategic Marketing Plan - Scott Harada

Compliance Office Policy & Procedure Manual - Mike Karwoski

Managing the Media in a Crisis - Steve Kirschner

Title IX Software - John McMillen

Athletic Development Assessment - Ray O’Connell

Team Host Manual - Howard Patterson

Tutor / Mentor Guidelines - Mike Prenger

Strategic Plan for Elmhurst College - Chris Ragsdale

Maximizing the Internet as a Valuable Resource for the Athletic Department
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Michelle Schmitt

Life Skills - Mentor Program - Frances Shavers

Customer Driven Premium Seating Plan - Tim Wabler

1998-1999

Bowl Championship Series operations Manual - Charles Bloom

Understanding the GTE Academic All-America Process: A Guide
For the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Membership
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Bernadette Cafarelli

A Strategic Plan for Rebuilding Football At Temple University - Scott Cathcart

Vanderbilt University Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Employment Program - Jeff Compher

Football and Men's Basketball Operations Manual - Ellen Culler

Spring Sports the Undiscovered Market - Curtis Frye

Longwood College Student-Athlete Handbook - Jon Hall

The University of Tennessee Volunteer Athletic Scholarship Fund Strategic Plan
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Michael Hamilton

Marketing Challenges With A Losing Team - Elizabeth McMillan

Summer session Policy - Mike Matoso

A Path to Athletics Excellence and Gender Equity - Thomas Nevala

Athletic Budget Workbook - Matthew Pope

University Of Southern Indiana Athletics Department - Peter Stalteri

1999-2000

Winning on the Web; Maximizing Website Capabilities - Jonathan Atha 

Central Washington University Athletics; Transformation Plan for the University Athletic Program - Keith M. Champagne

From At-Risk to Academic Success:  A Paradigm for Strategic Reform in Student-Athletics Support Programs - Craig B. Curry

Study of Attendance at University of Hawaii Home Football Games - Jim Donovan

Atlantic Coast Conference Championships Master Plan - Carol Anne Gilmore

Performance Evaluation Process for Athletics Department Staff Head Coaches
- Wendell P. Jack

University of North Carolina Athletic Facilities; Operations and Maintenance Manual 1999 - 2000 - Barry V. Joyce

Long Beach State Policies & Procedures Manual - Ted Kadowaki

Quest for Division I A Football at The University of Connecticut - Sean Lester 

Compensating Coaches Who Serve as Camp Directors:  A Review of the Pay Policies at Notre Dame and Other Universities - Maureen McNamara

Corporate Partner Proposal Key Elements List - Brandon Macneill

The University of Michigan Department of Athletics Strategic Design
- Warde Manuel

The University of South Carolina Handbook for New Coaches - Clifford Snow

University of Tennessee Women's Athletics Department Proposed Donor Point System - Dara Worrell

NCAA Women's Tennis Championships; Hosting Proposal University of Notre Dame - Tony Yelovich

2000-2001

Olympic Sport Team Marketing Approach - Kevin Corrigan

Educating and Empowering Employees - Mark Coyle

Restructuring the Marketing Department - Monica Cundiff

  Frank Erwin Center – A MergerWith UT Athletics - Jimmy Earl

USC Arena Founders Seating - Brad Edwards

  Championship Event Management Guide - Alfreeda Goff

 Developing New Revenue Streams and Maximizing the Identity of Fordham Athletics - Jack Hayes 

Athletic Academic Tutoring Programs:  Addressing Academic Integrity
- Janice Hilliard

 Plan to Increase Booster Club Membership - Tonya Johnson

  Thompson Arena Operations Manual - William MacArthur

 A Comprehensive Study on Pertinent Issues Related to The Return of Division I-AA Football at Lamar University - Timothy McMurray 

  Strength and Conditioning Program - Patrick Moorer

Optimal Placement within a National Association - Gary Pine 

  Faculty Athletic Representatives In The Southeastern Conference
- Kathryn Poe-Switzer

  Liacouras Center Training Presentation - Lee Roberts

Baujan Soccer Stadium Renovation - Donald Ross 

  Five Year Capital Improvement Plan - Willis P. Trotter Jr.

Press Operations Overview – Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games - Frank Zang

2001 - 2002

New Employee Handbook - David “Bo” Bahnsen 

Athletic Department Policy Manual - Buck Baker

  The Creation of an Undergraduate Course in Sports Communication - Len Clark

 Web Based Compliance Initiatives - Michael Cross

 Employee Handbook - Wayne Cummings

Ticket Office New Employee Handbook - Curt Derrick 

Employee Handbook - Shawn Eichorst

SEC Swimming and Diving Championship Handbook - Don Gibb 

 Football Operations Handbook - Robert Rademacher

  Kenan Stadium East EZ - Clinton Gwaltney

 Risk Management for Mack Brown Football Camp - Arthur Johnson

 The Centralization of Athletic Equipment - Christopher Matlock

Create and Manage The Ticket Operation for the Big 12 Conference Championship Game - Marty MacInnis 

Survey of Reporting Structure for Athletic Directors - Calli Sanders 

 Capital Campaign for Intercollegiate Athletics - Chris Ritrievi 

 Pirate Island Project Focus – Monitoring Student Athletes - Sonja Stills 

  Marketing Plan for Women’s College Cup - Elizabeth Valdez 

2002-2003 

Coliseum Temporary Suite Study - Michael Alford

LSU Master Plan - Verge Ausberry

Building for the Future – Implementing a Premium Seating Plan for Michigan Stadium - Marty Bodnar

A Guide for Ivy League Compliance Coordinators - Carolyn Campbell-McGovern

 University of South Carolina Game Operations Manual - Jeff Davis

 NCAA Compliance and Governance for the Graduate Program at UNC
- Lisa Deibler

 Accommodating the “At Risk" Student-Athlete - Brandon Martin

 The Incorporation of “Mind Training” for Student-Athletes - Heather Mason

 Facility User Statistical Study - Kara O'leary

 Carter Finley Stadium North End Zone Expansion -  Stephen Ponder

 Internship Program for the Frank Erwin Center - Thom Ramirez

 Support Group For Injured Athletes - Catrina Smith

 Officiating Training Program - Mike Springfield

Fundraising for Harvard Athletics - Stephen Staples

 Commercial Signage Feasibility Study - Norwood Teague

 ACC Football Kickoff Manual - Amy Yakola

2003 - 2004

 Academics and Athletics “Bridging the Gap” - Scott Applegate

State Funding – Dean Smith Center - Angie Bitting

 Galen Center Personal Seat Licenses - Jose Eskenazi

Athletic Compliance – Policies and Procedures - Amy Folan

 Restructuring the Ticketing System - Julius Grant

 Recruiting Procedures and Fact Book - Eric Guerra

 Cultivating Community and Business Opportunities for Ole Miss Athletics
- Derek Horne

 ACC Compliance Manual - Amy Huchthausen

 Getting the Most Bang for Your Advertising Buck - Elizabeth (Beth) Hunter

 Designing A Compliance Office for a Division I Institution - Marlynn Jones

 Michigan Stadium Preferential Seating Program - Megan McCallister

 Georgia Tech Basketball Game Operations Manual - Mary Alice (Mary) McElroy

Harvard University External Relations / Communications Plan - Kristi O’Connor

  The Collaboration Between the Sports Management Program and the University of Delaware Athletics - Gerald Oravitz

Effects of Semester Conversion and Creating an Athletic Financial Aid Model – Northeastern University - Todd Patulski

 Profitability of Athletic Events at the Colonial Center - Jeff Tallant

Priority Seating Plan - Herb Vincent

 A Staff Profile -  Scott Yakola

2004 - 2005

  Strategic Analysis – Department of Athletics and Physical Education - Tom Bold

The Yale Bulldog Heritage Hall Plan - Tim Ford

Drexel University Athletics Strategic Plan - Nick Gannon

 Olympic Sport Coaches Evaluation Program - Kate Hickey

 I-AA Non-Scholarship Football at the University of Evansville - Kris Kassel

A Critical Analysis of the Davidson College Physical Education Program
- Katy McNay

 University of Dayton Corporate Sponsorship Program - Todd Muckerheide

 Compliance with a Twist - Liz Muir

 Changing Conference Affiliation - Jeff O’Malley

 Columbia College Athletics: Building a Booster Club - Ana Oliver

 Developing and Evaluating a Successful Strategic Plan - Michael Perkins

 A Proposal and Plan for Football Re-Seating – JMU 2005 - Geoff Polglase

 Transfer Release Project – Murray State University - Christian Pope

 The University of Georgia Athletic Association Facility Financing Strategy
- Stephanie Ransom

 University of Notre Dame Athletics Department Guidebook for New Employees
- Jody Sadler

 Carolina Football Strategic Plan - Eric Steinbacher

 Kansas Athletics Policies and Procedures for the Priority Point System for the 2005 Football Seating - Andrew Steinberg

 An Excerpt from the Book – NCAA Rules for Compliance for Dummies
- Judith Van Horn

2005 - 2006 SMI Projects

Ms. Donna Heinel – Study of Entry Beliefs & Perceptions of At-Risk African American SAs

Mr. David Williams – Empirical Effects of Adding Football to Wisconsin Parkside

Mr. Robert Mercer – Reconnecting ICA to the Institute

Mr. Anthony Azama – An Effective Grass-roots Marketing Plan

Mr. Wayne Coffman – Vickery Hall – Five Day Acclimation Period

M. Shondell Reed – Colgate Athletics Compliance Website

Mr. Nick Voinis – Communicating the Big Picture in ICA

Mr. Eddie Nunez – Developing a Fan Information Guide

Mr. Scott Woodward – Why the Pac-10 Needs to Expand

Mr. Russ Sharp – Athletic Capital Project Plan – West Virginia University

Mr. Richard Wanninger – Analysis of Patriot League B-Ball Tournament

Ms. Juli Schreiber – Group Dynamics and Managing Groups

Ms. Alison Schaffer – Crisis Management at KU

Mr. Jim Knowlton – Taking Over as a New Athletic Director

Mr. Bob Grant – Wright State Strategic Plan

Ms. Charmelle Green – Student Welfare and Development

Mr. Jim Hall – Creative Ways to Combat Rising Tuition Costs

Mr. Matt Bassett – Addressing the Facility Arms Race at a Division I-AAA

Mr. Brad Hewitt – Intercollegiate Athletic Program & Organized Culture

Mr. Davis Whitfield – Game Operation Manual – ACC Championship

Mr. Martin McCann – Capitalizing on Opportunities within External Affairs – Davidson

Mr. Mike Renwick – Hopkins Athletic Facilities Operations Manual

Mr. Pat Murphy – Conference Realignment Feasibility in Relation to Strategic Planning

Ms. Megan Stuermann – Technology in Compliance

Mr. Corey Holliday – Letterwinners Circle

2006 - 2007 SMI Projects

Mr. Michael Beale – Creating a Video Department for University of North Carolina Athletic Dept

Mr. Michael Bos – Athletics Website

Ms. Kellie Elliott – Strategic Plan

Mr. Lee Ellis – Fund – Raising as a Function of NCAA Division III Athletic Administration

Mr. Magdi El Shahawy – Implementing an Optimal Athletic Academic Support Program at a Major
Division I Institution

Mr. Scott Gines – A Paradox of Past and Future

Mr. Mickey Guridy – An Assessment of Liberty University Athletics Facilities and Plan for the Future

Mr. Greg Harden – Reviewing Trends in Programs for Student- Athlete Development

Mr. Corbin Hunt – Developing Annual Benefits for Exceptional Donor Service

Ms. Nicole Jones – “Gold Rush” Student Loyalty Program

Mr. Forrest Karr – A Business Plan for Sustainability

Mr. John Lambert – Corporate Sponsorship Sales Including Pros & Cons of Outsourcing

Mr. Noah LeFevre – Branding NYU Athletics

Mr. Matt McCormack – Technological Advances in Direct Marketing

Mr. John Mack – Crisis Management Plan for Olympic Sports Championships and Tourneys

Ms. Leslie Anne Moreland – Athletic Identity & Retirement Transition in Intercolliegiate Sports for
Student-Athletes

Mr. Brad Nachitgal – Implementation of a Division I Football Training Facility

Mr. Jason Pappas – Choosing a Job in the Field of Athletic Administration

Mr. Alan Thomas – Blueprint for a Successful & Multi-Media Rights Program

Ms. Diane Turnham – Emergency Management and Communication

Ms. Karen Weaver – So Your President Asked For Your Recommendation

Mr. John David Wicker – Martin Stadium Renovation

 

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