Shorter University SPM

We are thankful and blessed to be able to highlight our alumni who display excellence in all they do while also setting a prime example for our current students to follow!

Alumni Spotlight: Mr. Matt McClain Not only do we appreciate Matt, but we celebrate him and all of his achievements. We are so proud of what he accomplished here at SU and how he applied that knowledge to get him to where he is today. Having a relationship with Matt as a SU SPM student and continuing to have that relationship after graduation is priceless. To see more about Matt visit www.shorter.edu/sport-management

Join us tomorrow night in the FRONT CIRCLE for the LCOB Annual Kickoff Event! We are so excited to see you there!

📍Front Circle
🗓 September 28th
⏰ 6:30PM

It’s always a pleasure getting to volunteer at the Swing FORE Kids Golf Classic!

OUR FINAL FOUR CREW
took on NOLA!!
~ We’re so proud of this group for being able to lend a hand to the Final Four events this past weekend! We’re beyond happy for them, for experiencing everything they got to while in New Orleans!
-Working, learning, eating, connecting, networking, and overall having a great time!
Thank you for being the best representation of Shorter!
Stay Tuned for a New Story Highlight for them!!

Compassionate Paws will be at the Ledbetter College of Business THIS WEDNESDAY!!! April 6, from 1-3 pm !!

Come destress and love on some adorable doggies 🥰 We hope to see you there!!

MONDAY, MARCH 21st !!! 5pm-7pm

HSS SPIRIT NIGHT AT CHICK-FIL-A !!!

Hawks Sports Society would love for you to join us and support!!

READ FOR PICK UP INFORMATION!!!

Pick ups will happen TODAY, March 4th
All day at the Ledbetter College of Business
-Find Chandler at the front
-Tell her your name
-She’ll check that you’re paid & confirm the total number that you ordered (what we have on our sheet is all that we ordered)

We have no extras (that we know of)

The WEEK AFTER BREAK -March 14-18
Pick-Ups will be on the Hill, specific locations and times are To Be Determined

THANK YALL FOR THE SUPPORT AND WE HOPE YOU LOVE THE CREWNECKS!
🌞 Have a fun and safe Spring Break!!

(for those unavailable to pick up, DM us and Harlie will take care of you!) Thanks!!

SPIRIT NIGHT EVENT!!

This Tuesday, March 1st, Hawks Sports Society would love to see you at their Spirit Night at Dos Bros!! From 5-8pm come get some good food and hang out with your favorite members! 

Just give the cashier your receipt and tell them you're here for the Spirit Night with HSS!! 

Don't miss out on this Spirit Night and stay tuned for more!

EVERYONES FAVORITE SWEATSHIRT IS BACK!!— Venmo “-Kinard” or DM us to pay in cash!

UPDATE: DO NOT include your name or size in the Venmo payment caption. It should ONLY say

“Reimbursement for Crewneck”

We will know who is ordering based on your Venmo name, you can DM us with your Venmo name to tell us your size or we will reach out to obtain it. This will help alleviate ‘seller transaction fees’ that get taken out of your $25.

Thank you for reading this and for your cooperation!!

The Annual HSS Super Bowl Watch Party is coming up!! JOIN US Sunday, February 13th at 6:00 in the Ledbetter College of Business to watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams!

Stay tuned for FUN stories and GAMES until then! We hole to see you there!!

The Ledbetter College of Business, always making the Hawks proud!

Intelligent.com has ranked Shorter University #1 in the nation on its list of Best Online Sports Management Degree Programs. The rankings assessed 419 programs across 101 colleges and universities. Shorter University’s score of 99.11 was the highest earned by any program at any institution.

“We are delighted with how our Sport Management programs are moving forward and gaining recognition for excellence at the highest level,” said Shorter University President Dr. Don Dowless. “We are proud of the excellent work of Dr. Heath Hooper, Dean of the Ledbetter College of Business, and Sport Management faculty members Michael Ross and Kyle Conkle. These degree programs prepare our students well for careers in this fast-growing field.”

“The Sport Management program works to elevate its recognitions, student excellence, and opportunities for students to continue to move forward in their spiritual, academic, and career-oriented accomplishments,” Dr. Hooper said. “Our Sport Management faculty embody the mission of Shorter University—Transforming Lives through Christ. Our students are fortunate to have Professors Ross and Conkle as leaders who serve them as mentors on a daily basis. This ranking also allows us to express appreciation for the support we receive from our administration at Shorter University and the community of sport organizations with whom we are fortunate enough to partner.”

Through its Community Partnership Initiative, Shorter’s Ledbetter College of Business partners with sport organizations, including the Rome Braves and Lake Point Sports, to provide students with experiential learning opportunities to better prepare them for Sport Management-related job opportunities. One such partnership took place over Christmas Break as members of Shorter’s Hawk Sports Society and Sport Management majors assisted with Holiday Hoopsgiving, a Division I men’s basketball tournament held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta hosted by VII Group.

“Our students were able to assist the eight teams participating in the tournament and to network with marketing agencies, NBA affiliates, event management, and promotional organizations,” Dr. Hooper explained. “They also connected with many other vendors and representatives present during the event. We look forward to a longstanding relationship with the VII group and the outstanding opportunities they provide for our students to gain this kind of hands-on experience that prepares them to move forward in this exciting field.

“The organizers gave outstanding reviews of our students. Experiences such as these are vital in ensuring each student is prepared for employment post-graduation and can move forward with the greatest confidence possible. It’s a great example of how the relationships being formed at the College of Business and the effort of our faculty, staff, and students within the Sport Management department combine for positive growth for all involved,” he added.

Shorter University’s Sport Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation of the Commission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and its faculty are active presenters at professional conferences. Most recently, Professor Michael Ross, Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Shorter, chaired a panel at the National Communication Association’s 107th Annual Convention, held in Seattle. He led a panel of faculty from seven universities in a discussion of the topic, “Navigating the Landscape of Kids and Sports: Contemporary Realities and Calls for Transformation in Youth Sport Culture.” Institutions taking part in the panel were Shorter University, Marquette University, the University of South Florida, Pennsylvania State University, Webster University, California Baptist University, and Minnesota University, Mankato.

Rapidly approaching its 150th anniversary, Shorter University is a Christ-centered university committed to excellence in education. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review annually include Shorter on their lists of best Southeastern Colleges. The university offers traditional bachelor’s degrees in 40 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, associate’s and master’s programs. Learn more at www.shorter.edu.

https://www.shorter.edu/shorter-university-sport-management-program-ranks-1-in-nation/

HELLO HSS MEMBERS— Come pick up your shirt today from 10:30AM to 1:00PM at the business school!