Dear Middle Tennessee Sport Management Future Practitioner and Graduates,

As we mark the tenth year of the Middle Tennessee Sport Management program, we continue to grow in size and scope in both the academic discipline and the profession of sport. Much of our success is a direct reflection of the accomplishments of each of our graduates.

To commemorate our success, the sport management program has initiated efforts to build an alumni network by presenting each graduate with his/her very own framed numbered alumni certificate and an MTSU sport management polo.

The program has created a brand and a related position statement to signify the success of both graduates and the program through the core values of:

• Moldability of the student
• Credibility of the program
• Adaptability within the industry

These new brand-related items are emblazoned proudly on your certificate.

As you are well aware, it is my belief that organizations and networks can move forward when everyone involved operates from the same set of values, beliefs and goals. I firmly believe that each and every student in this program shares in our core values of being Moldable, Credible and Adaptable.

Building on this common value system and in order to maintain our program's success and benefit your fellow students, we are asking for your financial commitment. With this investment you will receive a framed alumni certificate upon graduation, an MTSU Sport Management polo and become a part of The Network so you can connect with alumni and current students.

Please take the time to visit the Middle Tennessee Sport Management Web site at www.drjubenville.com. Other projects underway include a relationship with LearningThroughSports.com as well as the establishment of the Center for Sport Policy and Research www.sportpolicy.org and The Journal of Sport Administration and Supervision www.jsasonline.org . These partnerships will enable the MT Sport Management brand to be uniquely positioned both in the region and the nation.

With the opportunity to partner with more than 100 fellow graduates, as well as the ability to connect with existing sport property relationships, the value and distinction of the MTSU sport management master's degree provide both graduates and current students opportunities to grow and develop professionally and become recognized as an MTSU sport management alumni.

Your financial support is crucial for the Sport Management success and that's why I am asking each student to make this commitment.

Bruce Lund, a current doctoral student, will facilitate this process. His office can be found in the Murphy Center 111B, and he can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Feel free to contact me if you should have any other questions regarding the efforts to build the network. I can be reached at 898- 2909 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sincerely,

Dr. Jubenville