Alexandria, VA – The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) announces the six university faculty selected for its 2025 Faculty Development & Immersion Program cohort. The program was recently reimagined and provides an opportunity for full-time university faculty to immerse themselves in the vibrant club industry where leadership, lifestyle, and learning intersect.
CMAA’s Faculty Development & Immersion Program offers selected educators a one-of-a-kind, fully hosted experience inside premier private clubs. This extensive program allows participants to observe club operations up close, connect with industry leaders, and return to the classroom with real-world insights and case studies that prepare students for club management careers. This initiative enhances faculty expertise, introduces career paths for students, fosters collaboration, and strengthens connections with CMAA and industry stakeholders. Additionally, individuals receive travel support to attend industry events through the generous support of The Club Foundation.
The individuals selected for the 2025 cohort are:
Kim Pasquale, CMAA’s Chief Operating Officer, shares, “CMAA is proud to welcome the inaugural cohort of faculty participants to the Faculty Development & Immersion Program. This program creates an important bridge between higher education and the club management profession. The energy, curiosity, and commitment of the 2025 faculty cohort will ripple into the classroom, helping more students discover this incredible and rewarding career path.”
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 8,100 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional chapters and 40 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants, and has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants since 1988. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants, and has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants since 1988. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Club Management Association of America
Vice President, Communications & Advocacy
Melissa Low, CAE
Melissa Low, CAE
703-739-9500
goodnews@cmaa.org
goodnews@cmaa.org
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