Experience into learning
Where could practical examples from teams, venues and entertainment organizations enrich sports communication coursework?
Current Context
Scott brings more than 30 years at Webster and a teaching career spanning more than four decades. He created and coordinates the Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication, serves as Webster’s NCAA faculty athletic representative and formerly directed the University’s speech and debate program.
His teaching and scholarship connect sport with communication, culture, identity and public life. His recognition includes Webster’s William T. Kemper Award for teaching and induction into the Pi Kappa Delta Hall of Fame.
Starting Point
Where could firsthand sports and entertainment experience deepen the way students understand communication, culture and the people behind the work?
This thread creates a place to explore that question with Scott, beginning with his perspective and the priorities he sees for students. The possibilities below are discussion prompts, with scope and participation still to be explored.
Questions in Motion
The stories behind sport
How might students explore the people, decisions and cultural questions behind the events audiences see?
Conversations that travel
Could recorded conversations and student storytelling connect classroom learning with a wider audience?
What Comes Next
Start with Scott’s priorities, identify a useful point of connection and capture a practical next step together.