Delafield, WI - (January 2008) -A Milwaukee area consultant has been asked to develop a new course curriculum for the Lubar Business School at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Doak Geiger will be responsible for development of the Sport Management course as part of the program. Responsibilities will include planning activities around the teaching of the class, selecting the text, arranging for external activities with sports organizations, and instructing the course during the Spring 2008 semester. The course will focus on providing students with an overview of the structure of the sports industry. The value of professional management to sports organizations will also be emphasized. Attention will be given to the issues facing sport organizations and to the use of management techniques to solve business-related problems. The development of effective communication skills, both written and oral will be emphasized through class presentations and written assignments.