CFP: Girls, International Development, and the Politics of Sport - Sport in Society

CFP for Special Issue of Sport in Society

Topic: Girls, International Development, and the Politics of Sport

Guest Editors: 
Dr. Megan Chawansky, University of Brighton, m.chawansky@brighton.ac.uk
Dr. Lyndsay Hayhurst, University of British Columbia, lyndsay.hayhurst@ubc.ca

Overview:  Drawing on dominant claims of the positive benefits of sport and physical activity, a growing number of sport for international development and peace (SDP) projects seek to empower ‘marginalized’ girls and young women in the global South.  Sport may be a new approach to help girls and young women address the palpable problems they face in varied communities around the world, but there is still much that needs to be understood about the use of sport for development and peace interventions.  SDP programmes promise positive change through sport trainings and varied life skills curricula that endeavour to educate girls and young women on topics such as reproductive health, hygiene, effective communication, and financial literacy.  It is the aim of these programmes to use sport to improve the lives of girls and young women by working directly with them on issues and challenges they face. In turn, they are framed as part of the solution to their own ‘problems’.  We seek contributions that will offer an analysis of how, why, and if sport can help girls and young women of the global South.  We expect contributions to raise complex questions surrounding transnational and postcolonial feminisms, sporting practices, power, bodies, gender, and sexuality.

Timeline:
Title and Abstract (150 words) due:  1 December 2013 

**Please email title, abstract and full contact details to Megan Chawansky at m.chawansky@brighton.ac.uk**

Confirmation of acceptance:  15 January 2014
First draft of articles due:  1 August 2014
Feedback to authors:  15 September 2014
Final manuscripts due:  15 October 2014

Expected article length (6,000-7,000 words, including references)
Instructions for authors:  http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/fcss20/current#.Ul5zN19wZjo

For more information or to request this information in an alternate format contact: Megan Chawansky (m.chawansky@brighton.ac.uk)

CFP: 7th annual CSRI Conference on College Sport

2014 CSRI Conference on College Sport
April 22-­‐26, 2014 Downtown Columbia Marriott The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 

Call for Papers
The College Sport Research Institute welcomes the submission of abstracts for its 7th annual CSRI
Conference on College Sport to be held at the Columbia Marriott:http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caemh-columbia-marriott/

The conference’s mission is to: “Provide students, scholars, and college-sport practitioners a 
public forum to discuss relevant and timely intercollegiate-athletics issues.”

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

To be considered for acceptance, abstracts must reflect college-sport research on the history of 
intercollegiate athletics, social-cultural college-sport issues, legal theory or the application of 
law to college-sport issues, business-related issues in college sport, or special topics related to 
current college-sport issues. The research should have reached a fairly complete stage of 
development, and the abstract should provide enough detail about the research, so the
reviewers have sufficient information to judge its quality. Abstracts proposing teaching-related
sessions on college-sport issues will also be considered, as long as the abstract provides 
sufficient detail to judge the quality of the proposed session.

Abstracts will undergo a multi-person, blind-review process to determine acceptance.


Abstracts submitted to CSRI should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another 
conference.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Abstracts should NOT be submitted prior to Monday, October 14, 2013 and MUST
be received no later than  Friday, January 10, 2014 (11:59p.m. EST). Submissions
received after this date and time will not be considered for acceptance.
ABSTRACT FORMAT AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:
All abstracts MUST be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment and must contain the 
following information and conform to the following format requirements:
•  Single-spaced
•  One-inch margins,
•  Times New Roman 12-point font, and
•  400-word maximum for 30-minute presentations and posters, and 800-word maximum for 65-minute 
presentations.

ABSTRACT FORMAT:
Line 1: Type of session desired (choose from the options below):
•  30-minute oral presentation (including questions)
•  65-minute panel, roundtable, or workshop
•  Poster presentation
Line 2: three to four keywords that will help the program coordinator schedule similar topics in 
succession

Line 3: author(s) and institution(s) names (centered on page) Line 4: presentation title (centered 
on page)
Line 5: blank
Line 6 to end: text of abstract (including demonstration of research conducted)

In the email message accompanying the attached abstract, include the principal author’s name, 
postal mailing address, email address, and fax and telephone numbers.

Submission of abstract(s) indicates the intent of the presenter(s) to register for the conference 
at the appropriate registration fee.

Email all abstracts to:
CSRI Office Manager - Joseph Isenberg at
csri@sc.edu
NOTE: All abstracts MUST be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment.
For more information regarding the conference:
http://www.csriconference.org
or call at:
803.777.0658 / 803.777.5550

CFP: 14th annual conference of the European Academy of Management 2014

Dear Colleagues

EURAM’14 call for papers is now open. The conference will take place in Valencia from 4^th to 7^th of June and we would like you to consider a submission to the Managing Olympic Sport track.

09_03 Managing Olympic Sport

The management of Olympic sport is of relevance to all researchers in the field of sport management, given the significant impact that the Olympic Games and its associated organisations have on the world of sport. Research in this area addresses all aspects of management, however, the particular focus on Olympic sport requires the understanding of the complexities of the operating environment within which Olympic sport is delivered. We invite both theoretical and empirical papers that address issues on the management of Olympic sport at any level.

Keywords: International Olympic Committee; National Federations; Management of Olympic Sport Organisations; Olympic Games; Elite sport

Proponents: Leigh Robinson. University of Stirling, UK. leigh.robinson@stir.ac.uk

Tracy Taylor. UTS Business School Sydney, Australia

Thierry Zintz. Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium

The general call for papers of the EURAM Strategic Interest Group on Managing Sport can be found at:

http://www.euram-online.org/conference/2014/page.php?page=Managing-Sport---Topics

Below you find  a brief description of the other topics sponsored by the SIG on Managing Sport (a full description is to be found on the website as to the hyperlink above)

09_00 Managing Sport - General Track

Chairs: Harald Dolles. Molde University College (Norway) and University of Gothenburg (Sweden).Harald.Dolles@himolde.no
Sten Söderman. Stockholm University, Sweden. sod@fek.su.se
Mathieu Winand. University of Stirling, UK. Mathieu.winand@stir.ac.uk

The EURAM 2014 general track on ‘Managing Sport’ seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the unique development in sports, its logic of co-creation of value and the advancement of the industry towards internationalisation, professionalization and commercialisation. The track covers the following dimensions: First, the management aspects of sport itself and its institutions. Second, the management of sport related industries, either producing sport equipment and apparel or firms that market their products through sport.

Keywords: Sport management; Sport business; Sport organisations; Sport development; Sport leadership; Sport marketing

09_01 Sport Governance

Many challenges in sport are linked to how sport and sports organisations are governed. There are numerous questions of governance in sport that need to be addressed to improve our collective understanding on how boards lead sports organisations, and hopefully ensure that sport organisations’ quest for competitiveness and performance is not detrimental to their intrinsic social values. We invite both theoretical and empirical papers that address issues on sport governance, institutional change, board management and CSR in sport at any level: amateur and professional sport clubs, national and international governing bodies, team or individual sports.

Keywords: Sport Governance; Board management; Institutional change; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Proponents: Mathieu Winand. University of Stirling, UK. Mathieu.winand@stir.ac.uk
Hallgeir Gammelsæter. Molde University College, Norway
Benoît Senaux. Coventry Business School, UK
Christos Anagnostopoulos. Coventry Business School, UK

09_02 Managing Events

The topic “Managing Events” at EURAM aims to examine the nature and scope of event management studies and related disciplines by demonstrating what is unique and challenging about event management. We further would like to address comparative and cross-disciplinary studies by drawing on existing conceptual models, event-related literature and practical experience in the field. We invite empirical and theoretical contributions that elaborate on event management drawing on a range of different theoretical and methodological approaches.

Keywords: Event management; Event marketing; Impact studies (economic, social, environmental); Event tourism; Mega-events

Proponents: Harald Dolles. Molde University College (Norway) and University of Gothenburg (Sweden).Harald.Dolles@himolde.no
Reidar J. Mykletun. University of Stavanger, Norway
Simon Chadwick. Coventry Business School, UK

JOB: Tenure-track in sport studies - California State University

FACULTY POSITION OPENING: Sport Studies

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Northridge, California 91330

Department: Kinesiology

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track: Sport Studies

Effective Date of Appointment: 2014-2015 AY (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary: Commensurate with background and experience

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctorate in Kinesiology or related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed the doctorate by the time of the appointment. Desired qualifications include: 1) academic emphasis and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas of sport studies: sport history, sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport sociology, and/or socio-cultural aspects of sport, exercise and dance; 2) evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; 3) evidence of research ability and ongoing scholarly productivity. Applicants should possess a broad and balanced view of the discipline of Kinesiology, valuing equally the biological, socio-cultural and aesthetic knowledge of human movement across the life span. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population. Experience with online teaching and instructional technology is highly desirable.

CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in at least one of the following areas of sport studies: sport history, sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport sociology, and/or socio-cultural aspects of sport, exercise and dance; secondary teaching responsibilities may include other closely related courses offered within the department. The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester. Faculty are also responsible for: student advisement; supervision of graduate research projects; maintaining an active program of scholarly research and publication; service on department, college and university committees as appropriate. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, including evenings, and possibly weekends. The successful candidate will work closely with other sport studies faculty in the department.

Application Deadline: Screening will begin on November 1, 2013. Priority will be given to applications received by that date. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:

Sean P. Flanagan, PhD

Department of Kinesiology,

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8287

818-677-7507 (phone), 818-677-3207 (fax)

sean.flanagan@csun.edu (email)

General Information:

California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-cultural population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 36,911 students (29,670 FTEs) from diverse backgrounds, served by 2,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 69 degree programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 2 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/police/clery-report.pdf. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Department of Police Services and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

GRANT: The Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of the Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme, aimed at encouraging university professors, lecturers and research fellows who have completed their doctorate, and who currently hold an academic/research appointment, to conduct projects in IOC priority fields of research.

You will find on the IOC website (OSC web pages - Academic activities and network section) the rules and application form for the 2014/2015 edition.

We hope that this new programme will be of interest to you and will open new opportunities for collaboration with the academic community.

We kindly ask for your help by disseminating the programme worldwide via your networks and contacts.

The deadline for submitting applications is 10 February 2014. In the meantime, we shall be happy to provide you with any further information.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation,

Best regards,

Nuria Puig
Head of University Relations
IOC Olympic Studies Centre

THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM

CONFERENCE: Sport for Social Change Conference

What: Sport For Social Change Conference
When: Friday October 25th, 2013 10: a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Drexel University

Why: How can we move positively move society forward via sport?

Confirmed Speakers:
11 a.m. - Dr. Eric Zillmer (Director of Athletics at Drexel University) - Topic: Athletes Giving Back and Being Role Models

12 p.m. - Jim Britt (VP and COO at Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation) - Topic: Youth Development via Sport

2 or 3 p.m. - Eli Wolff (Program Director for Sport and Development Project at Brown University) - Topic: Sport for Athletes with Disabilities

4 p.m. - Patrick Hruby (Writer at Sports on Earth) - Topic: Safety Issues and Remedies in Sport

We are also working on confirming a speaker from Go! Athlete to speak on the topic of LGBT Issues in sport. We should know details by the end of this week.

The Sport For Social Change Conference blog can be found here. Our Twitter hastag is #S4SC.
http://drexelsmtsu.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_31.html

JOB: Sport Management - University of Georgia

The University of Georgia
Sport Management Faculty Position

DESCRIPTION: The University of Georgia invites applications and nominations for a lecturer position in the sport management program. This is a nine-month, renewable, non-tenure, career track appointment that begins in August, 2014. Opportunities exist for summer teaching appointment. The university has a well-structured promotion system for individuals in career track positions to seek professional advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate and undergraduate sport management classes on both Athens and Gwinnett campuses in sport finance and two or more of the following areas: sport economics, sport event management, sport mass communication, sport facility management, sport sociology, and sport ethics. Establish sport management internship/practicum sites, and supervise student field experiences. Contribute to program development and outreach through cultivating professional relations between the sport management program and various sport organizations. Provide master’s program student advising and contribute to service activities at program, department, college, and university levels.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in sport management or related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate is required at the time of employment. An applicant should be passionate and enthusiastic toward professional teaching and student learning, and demonstrate strong evidence of and commitment to teaching excellence. A candidate should possess good communication and social skills to interact with various constituencies. Preferred considerations are given to those with professional experiences in the sport industry and educational technology knowledge, skills, and
proficiency.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

UNIVERSITY: The University of Georgia is a land/sea grant, flagship research university with over 35,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is located in Athens, a city with a population of approximately 100,000 that is located 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. Besides the Bulldog Athletic Department, the greater metropolitan area of Atlanta provides abundant opportunities for research, teaching, and professional engagement. The Department of Kinesiology has 25 full‐time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of exercise science, physical education, and sport management. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their 

academic accomplishments. The Department has excellent facilities in the Ramsey Center located on the main campus, as well as on the university’s Gwinnett Campus that is adjacent to Atlanta. For more information about the department and the university, applicants are encouraged to visit the following websites: http://www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology and http://www.uga.edu. 

 

APPLICATION: Applications should be submitted electronically (Word or PDF file) to Dr. James J. Zhang (Chair of Search Committee) at: jamesz48@uga.edu. 

 

An application packet is expected to include the following: (a) a letter of application with a statement of career goals, teaching interests, academic experience, teaching achievements, and other professional accomplishments; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references, and (d) other evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or teaching awards. The application should be sent directly Dr. James J. Zhang by email (jamesz48@uga.edu) before the application deadline. Inquiries and nominations can be directed to Dr. Zhang via e-mail or phone at: (352) 262-8999 (cell) or (706) 542‐4420 (office). 

 

DEADLINE: Applications received through January 10, 2014 are assured full consideration. 

 

Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an equal 

opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with disabilities act compliant institution 

CFP: Inclusion day - EVERY_BODY: Rethinking the Bodies that Belong

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Inclusion Day
EVERY_BODY: Rethinking the Bodies that Belong
Januar y 23, 2014
York University, Keele Campus

York University’s Centre for Human Rights is hosting its 5th annual Inclusion Day Conference. This one-day conference will include sessions where participants will have the opportunity to explore the concepts of inclusion and belonging through a human rights lens.

Keynote speakers, session presenters and workshop facilitators will have the opportunity to engage attendees in critically analyzing notions of space and the bodies that are/are not included. We are inviting submissions that focus on human rights related areas, including but not limited to:

• Indigenous knowledge 
• Intersectional identities 
• Race and racialization 
• Gender expression/expectations/performance 
• (dis)Abilities 
• Religion/Spirituality 
• Knowledge production and pedagogy 
• Athletics as a culture 
• Politics of Space 
• Sexual orientation

Presenters may submit proposals for a 60 minute session in one of the following formats:

• Roundtable discussion 
• Do-it-Yourself (DIY) workshop 
• Individual or panel presentation 
• Interactive workshop 
• Dialogue process 
• Artistic/Creative presentation & discussion

Proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 29, 2013 either by: 

online submission: http://www.yorku.ca/rights/forms/view.php?id=24 or email submission to: jtcheng@yorku.ca or jglean@yorku.ca as a .doc or .pdf 

 

For more information or to request the proposal in an alternate format contact: 

Josephine Tcheng (jtcheng@yorku.ca) 

Proposal form at: http://rights.info.yorku.ca/files/2012/08/Call-for-Proposals-2014.pdf

CFP: A New Game Plan “4” Collegiate Athletics

Call For Papers - A New Game Plan “4” Collegiate Athletics
Academic Conference & Activism Meeting
January 16th-18th 2014
(Downtown) San Diego, CA

The Student-Athletes Human Rights Project (The Project) invites individuals to submit abstracts that are relevant to the following themes:
1. New legal strategies (non revenue student-athletes, mental health, etc)
2. Activism (with student-athletes, for-profits, not for-profits, universities)
3. Advocacy (government, social media, etc.)
4. Issues (concussion, name & likeness, discrimination, due process, etc.)
5. Other pertinent student-athlete welfare issues
Submissions will be accepted between September 30th and November 8th 2013. 
Notifications will be sent on or around November 15th 2013.

Guidelines
Presentations

• Single-Presenter Only
• 20-minute presentation (with 5-minute Q&A)
• Reserved for faculty, professional practitioners, etc. (i.e., attorneys, physicians, psychologists, social workers)

Posters

• Single-Presenter Only
• Traditional or other poster presentations
• Reserved for students (undergraduate, graduate & doctoral)

Abstract Format

• Two page maximum
• Abstract should include text only
• Author, Title, institution/organization/company name(s), and contact information
• The Project welcomes creativity and diversity in presentations and posters.

Email abstracts to anewgameplan@studentathleteshumanrights.com. Feel free to email us if you have questions or ideas that are consistent with the conference themes, but that are not currently present in the conference format. Abstract(s) submission indicates the intent of the presenter to register for and attend the conference portion of the event.

http://studentathleteshumanrights.com/

CONFERENCE: Transatlantic connections

Drew University, in association with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, is pleased to announce a conference titled TRANSATLANTIC CONNECTIONS, January 15-18, 2014. The conference explores relationships between Ireland and the USA, and papers will cover the following areas

Transatlantic connections in history, in particular, transatlantic cooperation in the Abolition of slavery, American and Irish independence, Civil Rights in both countries and the Irish Peace Process

Transatlantic themes in Literature: Critical & Creative work from scholars and writers.

Food Culture:  Comparisons of the cuisines of Ireland and the United States.  American Irish vs. Irish foodstuffs. History, heritage, and conviviality. The future of food and drink in Ireland.

Film Studies: Irish Cinema in the world

Surf Culture: Surfing & tourism in Ireland, visual culture, arts, music & surf culture, gender studies & surfing, Surfing & education.

The Drew TRANSATLANTIC CONNECTIONS Conference will take place in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

The Conference will also feature plenary lectures on historical and cultural topics pertaining to Ireland, America, and their relationship since the eighteenth century.

Surf Culture: January 16th 2014
Bundoran, Ireland is the location of our conference, but it is also the surf capital of Ireland. In the last fifty years, surf culture has exploded all along the West coast of Ireland, and has influenced Irish culture in many ways, reinvigorating rural communities, and offering a very contemporary twist to the traditional Irish seaside towns. Professor Travis Feezell, Chair of Sports Management at Belmont Abbey College (USA). and Stephen Boyd, Lecturer in Visual Culture at Dun Laoghaire  Institute of Art, Design and Technology will chair this section.  Submissions are invited on topics across the full range of surf culture, including topographical and geographical conditions, music culture, arts, sports and education, surf tourism and gender issues. Both individual paper and panel submissions (3-4 participants) are welcomed, as are proposals for presentations in non-traditional formats (posters, performances, exhibits). This section will take place at the Donegal Adventure Centre. Proposals should be 250-500 words in length, and include a brief (~50 word) bio of the submitter or—in the case of panels—each participant. 

We encourage graduate students, scholars, academics and professionals to consider submitting paper proposals to this conference. Please send any questions to Niamh Hamill at the conference email address. 
Submissions are due NOVEMBER 1, 2013 to nhamill@drew.edu 
http://depts.drew.edu/grad/transatlantic/Conference.html