PRE-CONFERENCE DETAILS Everything you need to know about the upcoming MACUHO Conference

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WELCOME FROM HOST COMMITTEE

Hello and welcome to the MACUHO 2014 Conference. If you are receiving this, you are officially registered for the conference in Valley Forge, PA.

Below you will find links to two documents that will help with your preparation for the conference. The first link is to our pre-conference newsletter that will detail all you need to know prior to the conference. The second link is to the conference booklet, now available online. The Guidebook version will be available by conference time.

The Host Conference team is excited to bring you to the Valley.

See you on November 5, 2014!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Thorpe Licinia “Lulu” Kaliher Co-Chair, Host 2014 Co-Chair, Host 2014

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please refer to our website at http://www.macuho.org/group/conference2014.

Check out our amazing location for details about food, entertainment, and the Valley Forge Casino at www.vfcasino.com.

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HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel Description

The conference is being held in the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. There is a casino entrance and convention center attached, but please make sure to park and enter on the hotel side of the resort.

Our hotel in King of Prussia, PA is only minutes away from downtown Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport, and 20 local attractions such as golf courses, spas, art galleries, paintball, wineries, and shopping.

We proudly offer free high-speed, wireless Internet access, an outdoor pool, a newly renovated Fitness Center, a Business Center, meeting facilities, and on-site restaurants and lounges. You will appreciate the services and amenities offered at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.

This is a large resort. Please park at the Radisson Hotel and not at the Valley Forge Casino.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The Radisson Valley Forge is pleased to offer the following rates (tax is not included):

Single (1 Person) - $139.00 per night

Double (2 People) - $139.00 per night

Triple (3 People) - $149.00 per night

Quad (4 People) - $159.00 per night

To reserve your space, please visit http://www.radisson.com/reservation/itineraryEntrance.do?hotelCode=PAVALLEY&promotionalCode=MACUH or call (610) 337-2000. Online - Use code "MACUHO" ; Via Telephone - Request Group Block for MACUHO

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TRAVELING TO THE RADISSON HOTEL VALLEY FORGE

Directions to Hotel

The hotel is located at 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

An easy way to locate the hotel would be to use their website:

https://www.vfcasino.com/findus

Check-In & Check-Out

Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Individuals may be checked in earlier depending on occupancy levels and availability of "ready" rooms. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Parking

Parking is complimentary for all guests. Please park at the Radisson Hotel and not the Valley Forge Casino.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Attendee Check-in

Check-in will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. There will be directional signs in the hotel lobby to direct you. On-site registration hours are:

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Conference Payment

Payment can be received multiple ways: online, in person with a check, or a credit card onsite.

If you have sent a check and would like to check on the status, please contact Shana Alston at shana.alston@temple.edu

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STAYING CONNECTED Conference Attire

Attire is business casual. The Recognition Dinner on Thursday night is semi-formal attire, and Friday is School Pride Day.

Check List of Items to Bring to the Conference Business cards (Bring plenty!)

A basket from your school to raffle off

Weather appropriate clothing

Nice attire for Thursday night

Your school swag to wear on Friday “School Pride Day”

Cash or credit card for more Basket Raffle tickets

Conference Booklet

Paper copies will be provided at the registration table.

During the conference, if there are any updates, we will provide a daily newsletter available at the registration table, and announcement at meals. Depending on our printing schedule and final editing, our goal will be to post a digital version prior to the conference. Stay tuned for more details.

Guidebook Application

Guidebook is a free app that allows you to customize your conference experience. To do so, download the Guidebook app on your mobile device or go to m.guidebook.com

Search for MACUHO 2014 conference

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PROGRAMS

Keynote speaker

Our 2014 Keynote speaker is Dr. Matthew Shupp. Dr. Shupp is an Assistant Professor in Shippensburg University’s Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel. He joined Shippensburg’s faculty in 2013 after serving as a student affairs administrator for 12 years in a variety of institutional settings. Dr. Shupp’s most recent administrative position was serving as the Director of Student Affairs at Penn State University – Brandywine. As a member of the senior leadership team, Dr. Shupp was responsible for the overall administration of the student affairs division on a 1,700 person suburban campus. His direct areas of oversight included: student activities, leadership development, recreation (club sports/intramurals) and athletics, health services, counseling, and judicial affairs.

We are excited to have Dr. Shupp as our keynote speaker this year!

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MEALS

No one should go hungry at a MACUHO conference!

Below is a list of the receptions and meals being provided during the conference.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening Reception (Light refreshments) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Reception/Committee Expo (Light refreshments) DINNER ON OWN: With colleagues, friends or vendors at many nearby locations Thursday, November 6, 2014 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet, “The Schuylkill Express” 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Exhibitor Luncheon, “Independence” 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Recognition Dinner “The Valley Forge” Friday, November 7, 2014 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Regional Breakfasts – “Continental Brigade Buffet” 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Closing Lunch Buffet, “The South Philly Twist”

Each meal will have vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options. If you don’t see something you can eat, please speak with one of the host committee members!

Wednesday night is an opportunity for you to connect with vendors, sponsors, or colleagues and have a meal together. A list of local attractions and options will be available at the conference.

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CONFERENCE BASKET RAFFLE

Basket Raffle/Philanthropy

Help us meet our goal of $3000! We are asking schools to donate a basket or items to be raffled off for our annual philanthropy project. This year’s proceeds will be going to two organizations: The Lisa A. Pierce Endowment, this program helps support our annual Volunteer Incentive Program for Students (VIPS) and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

To learn more about these programs, please visit their websites by clicking here:

VIP (http://www.macuho.org/?page=VIPSApp2014) or St. Baldrick’s foundation (http://www.stbaldricks.org/)

Basket Raffle Tickets can be purchased online during registration as well as in person at the conference with either cash or a credit card.

The cost of the raffles are : $1.00 1 ticket $5.00 8 tickets $10.00 20 tickets

Baskets can be dropped off at the Registration area in the Grand Ballroom Foyer.

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THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT The co-chairs of the Diversity Committee would like to share with you an amazing opportunity that takes part within each conference, The Service Learning Project!

Each year, interested MACUHO members volunteer some of their conference time to think about and reflect on how service learning takes part in their your professional and personal lives within the realms of Residence Life, Student Affairs, and Higher Education. Many would agree that in order to further understand societal issues and increase a since of compassion and social responsibility within us all, we need to connect with the issues personally in some way.

We are set to commence the project 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5th. We ask that everyone who is interested and has signed up to meet us at the Common Ground Room, located in the Bryn Mawr Room, by 9:45am.

In addition, in order to further support this year’s philanthropy, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, we’re asking our MACUHO members and supporters to donate unused or gently used adult and children hats to the cause.

We plan to donate these items to the foundation for people who participated in a shaving event for St. Baldrick’s or for those with cancer who desire to have one.

In order to sign-up, please follow this link and submit the requested information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_9_J4ojVwg-xtdSgZoE21YLOmgPxAn40iF4b1Vf09ac/viewform.

We are requesting that everyone who is interested sign-up by Monday, November 3rd at 5pm, and we

will be capping this year’s group at 20 individuals (with the potential of adding more), including the

Diversity Committee co-chairs. However, we encourage all MACUHO members to donate hats to the

cause, including the service learning project participants! Donated hats can be dropped off at a

designated location within the Common Ground Room at the conference site.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the co-chairs of the Diversity Committee:

David Stuebing (dstuebing2@washcoll.edu)

Steven C. Sweat, M.Ed. (ssweat@towson.edu)

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

The King of Prussia Mall Featuring a diverse mix of over 400 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, and a collection of luxury retailers unsurpassed in the region, King of Prussia Mall is one of the most iconic malls in the nation. It’s the largest mall on the east coast and 2nd in the nation! You'll find offerings for every taste and budget, from luxury to your favorite national and international brand retailers. A delectable selection of international dining options are available at three unique food courts and in casual and sit down restaurants.

Favorite Restaurants Local sit down faves are Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, Maggiano's Little Italy, Legal Sea Foods, The Fox & Hound and Plaza Azteca. Casual joints to chow at are The Shake Shack, Panera, Peace a Pizza and Chipotle. There are TONS of places to eat in and around the mall and in King of Prussia. For more details on restaurants and entertainment, go to http://www.kingofprussia.com/entertainment_dining.asp

Valley Forge Park It’s the location for our Thursday morning Fun Run/Walk but it’s a national treasure not to miss and it’s practically just across the street! The multifaceted Valley Forge National Historical Park is accessible in many varied ways. Formal tours are available by themed trolley, bicycle and even on foot. A team of trained naturists is on hand to explain not only what flora and fauna you're experiencing but also what the significance is. Shoppers can find unique gifts and souvenirs at The Encampment Store within the Visitor Center, which also houses hands-on exhibits and artifacts.

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MORE LOCAL EATS!

ON-SITE

Quick & Casual – Valley Forge Casino Resort is home to a number of Q&C restaurants. Check out the American Grill, Asianoodle, Italian Market & Nosh Deli for a quick bite without ever stepping outside.

Fancier Finds – Italian inspired Vivano, and surf & turf-lovers Pacific Prime are both up-scale offerings available on the resort property.

Need a Drink – Deuces Wild, home of the famous mechanical bull, Valley Tavern, location of Thursday night’s MACUHO-Quizzo, & Cameo Lounge are three options for cocktails and conversation.

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Quick & Casual – The King of Prussia area is home to an endless variety of casual eateries, including:

Plaza Azteca – Mexican eatery - think tasty tacos & table-side Guac! (153 S Gulph Rd., King of Prussia).

Rock Bottom Brewpub – Upscale pub food, happy hour specials and a menu of house beers! (The Plaza at King of Prussia Mall.)

Bahama Breeze – If Caribbean dishes (and cocktails) are your style, Bahama Breeze is for you. (320 Goddard Blvd., KofP).

The Melting Pot – Feeling Fondue? A fun way to catch up with old MACUHO Friends. (150 Allendale Rd., KofP).

Shake Shack – Trendy tastes? Shake Shack rolls gourmet, hip and hamburgers all into one. (160 N Gulph Rd, KofP).

Fancier Finds

King of Prussia pairs its fine fashions with some fancy foods: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Season’s 52, Maggiano’s, & The Cheesecake Factory, are sure to satisfy your tastes. All on the Mall premises.

WORTH THE DRIVE

If you’re feeling adventurous, gather your MACUHO friends and hop in the car (ok, university van) and try some of these hot spots.

Philly Favorites

If French Bistro Chic is your style, Rittenhouse Square’s Parc Bistro is the place to be seen.

If you are the high quality tacos and tequila type, El Vez at 13th & Sansom St. is a must.

Delicious gourmet Americana, tapas style? That’s The Continental, at 2nd & Market.

If you just have to say you did, Pat’s & Geno’s both serve up cheesesteaks “wit or witout” at the crossroads of 9th & Passayunk. (But ask a local where to really find Philly’s “Best Cheesesteak”)

Victory Brewing Co. – If you’re a real connoisseur of fine pub food, fun merchandise, oh and lots of really good beer, the 20 minute drive to the Victory Brewery is a must! (420 Acorn Ln., Downingtown, PA).

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RESOURCE ROOM

Resources for MACUHO Annual Conference Attendees

The Resource Room is a new concept for the MACUHO Conference. The 2014 Annual Conference Host Committee will have an area available at the Radisson Hotel with information on job openings among our member schools and region, information about doctoral and graduate programs, and other resources for professional development. The Resource Room will also provide tables conference attendees that need space to work together on projects and presentations. The Resource Room will be located in LIBERTY. The Resource Room hours are as follows: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

More Shopping & Eating Is the King of Prussia Mall not big enough for you? There are two outdoor shopping experienc-es that you can have and both are right up Route 422! The Providence Town Shopping Center in Collegeville http://www.providencetowncenter.com/ has great shopping like Charming Charlie’s, Hallmark & White House Black Market but also has unique eateries, like Zoup’s, Ele-vation Burger, Kiwi Yogurt & Sublime Cupcakes. Not that you’d have time, but this center also houses Movie Tavern, where you can eat and watch a movie in comfort. And a few more miles up the road you can find 150 outlet stores at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=75. True deals to be had in a beautiful walkabout setting. Good Times

Looking to “jump” in on some good times? Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park…the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. It’s one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Less than ten minutes from the hotel. http://www.skyzone.com/oaks/About-Us/What-is-Sky-Zone

Like Go Karts? Black Light Mini-Golf? Laser Tag? Arnold’s Family Fun Place is also about ten minutes from the hotel and offers exciting entertainment. Check out their site for a full list of activities. http://arnoldsffc.com/.

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If you need more information, please refer to our conference website (http://www.macuho.org/group/conference2014) or contact the Host committee at annual-

conference@macuho.org with questions or concerns.

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