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SEPTEMBER 2009

AIMHO Angle

Preparing for new Federal Safety Requirements Missing Persons Protocol…… Fire Safety report for housing…… Expansion of Hate Crime reporting

requirements ...Collection of emergency notification contact information

Higher Education Opportunity Act link: www.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html

PDF of the Act: http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GEN0812FP0810AttachHEOADCL.pdf

ACUHO-I is collecting Missing Person Protocols in their online library

ASCA is hosting a podcast...view it live or order it when it fits in your schedule

The New Federal Campus-Safety Requirements: From Fire Safety, Clery, to Notifying Parents

of Emergencies under FERPA

Featuring: John Wesley Lowery, Ph.D., Associate Professor, SAHE Department, Indiana

University of Pennsylvania

The original program aired on 9/15 but is also be made available on-demand!

About the Program

With the passage of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the release of FERPA new

regulations regarding campus emergencies, the federal government has established new

campus-safety requirements and offered additional flexibility in releasing records in campus

emergencies. This webcast will address a number of key issues including: Fire Safety,

Missing Students, Emergency Notification, Changes to the Clery Act, Victim Notification,

FERPA Changes

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Message from the President...

Fall is in the Air and the Students Have Returned! Fall greetings to everyone in the AIMHO region. As I write this article, I am watching the clouds gather for another afternoon monsoon rain that seems to be hitting the Flagstaff area at this time of the year. Our need for moisture is huge in the desert Southwest as I’m sure it is across the entire AIMHO region. I shutter to think, however, that our moisture may take the form of white flakes within a month or two. Our campus is alive with students, both new and returning, starting their fall semester of classes. It seems not too long ago we were watching parents and students gather for spring graduation. Can another year really be getting started? Since my last correspondence in the June AIMHO Angle, I have been keeping busy in my role. A highlight for me this summer was my attendance at the annual Association of College and Uni-versity Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) conference in Baltimore, Maryland at the end of June. Your President-Elect (Jeff Bondy, Montana State University) and I had the honor of representing the AIMHO region during a regional president and president-elect all-day meeting and luncheon with the executive board of ACUHO-I. Our discussions ranged from updates from representatives from each of the regions and provinces, to the impact of the economy on our work, to regional conferences and work with Corporate Partners, to technology and website discussions/needs. We also engaged in the signing of the Affiliation Agreements between member regions and ACUHO-I. I know that Jeff and I left the meetings and conference having learned much from our colleagues throughout the coun-try and world, and connecting and re-connecting with old and new friends who were in attendance.

- Budget -State & Provincial Representa-tive Role -New position…Treasurer Elect

EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT

Submitted by: Sue Belatti AIMHO President

As we look ahead to our upcoming annual conference in November, the Executive Board and I will be tackling a number of needs on behalf of our association. These include, but are not limited to, the filing of required IRS forms, the accurate reporting and fiscal management of our various budgets (e.g. AIMHO, Host Committee, RAppin), rewriting our bylaws to reflect changes within the organization, the creation and subsequent selection of a new treasurer-elect position on the Executive Board at the annual conference, feedback from our State and Provincial Representatives on recruiting schools into the region and needs among our member schools, and assistance to our Host Committee (Colorado State University) on making AIMHO 2009 a wonderful conference. I have a feeling November will be here before we know it. And speaking of November . . . I do hope that many of you are able to join us in Ft. Collins, CO for AIMHO 2009 on November 8th – 11th. The theme of the conference is ―Turning Green‖ – a fitting message for all of us working on our home campuses to embrace green philosophies within the work we do. The conference proves to be a wonder-ful time for professional development and connecting with the people who make the AIMHO region the best ever. I am excited about our time together in November and look forward to the many interactions I hope to have as well.

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Committee Chairs… Read Me

In an effort to better understand the work of the committees, to adjust the frame-work of the AIMHO business meeting, to not read aloud what is already written down…. This year we will be collecting your committee report PRIOR to the confer-ence so that you have the opportunity to read the reports on wikiAIMHO BEFORE the conference. A percentage of paper copies of committee reports will be made available at the business meeting for review by membership as well. Who is the lucky person to wrangle the report from you: Amanda Menge-Tebay, amandamenge@montana.edu When: by October 15 reports should be in Amanda’s hands

Wiki...What‟s New

Thinking about bidding for the 2011 AIMHO conference? A Host Bid Proposal Form has been created to help guide you in the process. This proposal is due to our esteemed president AT LEAST two weeks before the Annual Conference. The form can be found on wikiAIMHO, follow the left hand link titled ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

REGISTER, REGISTER, REGISTER You can find links on wiki for the Annual conference, AIMHO College, and the SHO!

Not signed up on wiki yet… never too late... wikiAIMHO - http://sho.aimho.wikispaces.net/ An account is required to get on wikiAIMHO, but is VERY easy to create (you just need to create a username, password and provide your email). Contact Steve Harrison at harrisons@suu.edu if you have questions about wikiAIMHO.

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Submitted by: Paul York Residential Life Coordinator Colorado College

DIVERSITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Updates from the Diversity & Social Justice Committee

The Diversity & Social Justice committee would like to thank everyone who re-sponded to the Safe Zone survey. We are currently doing some follow-up and will put the results and suggestions on our page of the wiki shortly.

Check out the Diversity Tip of the Month in this newsletter…

“Full Pay”- Socioeconomic Privilege in our Economic Times

Hey, it's the Research and Information Committee here to remind you to fill out the Annual AIMHO Survey. Deadline is set for September 25. In return for filling out the survey, your school will receive an overall report as well as an individualized report that incorporates your institution's answers compared to the overall answers. The Research and Information Committee would like to thank you in advance for filling out the survey. Multiple reminders will be going out over the listserv. To take the survey, just click on the link below or copy and paste it into a web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bAa9SRsvT3_2biT8mo2dKYWg_3d_3d If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Clark at richard.clark@unlv.edu or me at lisa.lampe@gmail.com. Previous surveys can be found on the AIMHO website: http://www.aimho.org/committees/research/research.html Lisa Lampe Outgoing AIMHO Research and Information Committee Chair

Submitted by: Lisa Lampe University of Colorado

RESEARCH &

INFORMATION COMMITTEE

Annual AIMHO Survey– due Sept. 25

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AIMHO College Registration AIMHO COLLEGE

COMMITTEE REPORT

Submitted by: Jessica Crombie Community Director University of Arizona

It’s that time of the year to start thinking about going back to College….AIMHO COLLEGE!! Applications for AIMHO College are now available! Please help spread the word about AIMHO college by forwarding this e-mail to any new professionals who you think would make an excellent candidate for the college. Applications are due on October 8th by 5pm! WHAT IS AIMHO COLLEGE? AIMHO College is designed to be an intensive learning experience for entry-level professionals and graduate students. Created by a team of top faculty members, the AIMHO College will combine presentation, hands-on learning, case studies, and group experiences for participants to gain a broader appreciation for various issues in housing and student services WHO CAN ATTEND THE COLLEGE? AIMHO College is designed to be relevant for individuals with less than three years of post baccalaureate housing/residence life experience. This opportunity is also open to graduate students. HOW IS THE AIMHO COLLEGE RELATED TO THE AIMHO CONFERENCE? AIMHO College is designed as a day-and-a-half pre-conference institute. The $60 fee includes all meals and materials during the College. (Lodging is separate). Applicants to the College can also register for, and attend the annual conference. AIMHO College participants will enjoy the conference with established contacts and are encouraged to participate in conference activities. Applications for the 2009 AIMHO College in Fort Collins are now available (located at the end of this newsletter) Again, please forward this information to anyone who might be interested in attending the College! More information about AIMHO College can be found at the AIMHO Wikipedia Page: http://aimhocollege.aimho.wikispaces.net/ (You may need to register to use WIKI AIMHO to be able to see this information!)

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The SHO Institute

SENIOR HOUSING OFFICER

INSTITUTE

Submitted by: Dave Wilcox Executive Director Tropicana Gardens

WHAT: Senior Housing Officer (SHO) Institute - 5 professional Development sessions - 15-25 other colleagues from our region learning about hot current topics in our field. - Topics picked based off of CHO feedback and past participant feedback. WHO: Current Senior Housing Officers OR individuals aspiring to be Senior Housing Officers. - Director of Residence Life - Associate or Assistant Directors of Residence Life - Area Coordinators - Other Coordinator levels WHEN: Friday, November 6th starting at 5 pm through Sunday, November 8th ending at 1pm COST: $100

Includes all meals Friday Dinner - Sunday Breakfast All Professional Development Sessions

PRESENTERS:

Dave McKelfresh – Assessment Dan Gette, Jon Schrade, Dave Wilcox, Steve Harrison, Whitney Milligan

– Summer Conferences Panel Deb Coffin – Strategic Planning Katrina Rodriguez – Authenticity, Leadership and Vocation Kent Chabotar – Budgeting (Kent is also Keynote speaker for AIMHO

Conference). REGISTRATION: I'm pleased to announce that applications for SHO Institute 2009 are now available. Priority application and registration will remain open until Friday, October 16, 2009. Follow the link below to apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QJzZVvTpZEWNxInWLO4abQ_3d_3d The SHO Institute provides an unmatched opportunity for current and aspiring Senior Housing Officers within our region to network with one another, learn from several outstanding faculty and to receive focused professional development for mid-level and senior level professionals. For applicants who register prior Friday, October 16, the $100 registration fee covers all institute sessions, materials and meals. Participants are responsible for their own lodging.

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Seeking Regional Advisor bids for IACURH

IACURH LIAISON REPORT

Submitted by: Dominick Plado IACURH Regional Director University of Arizona

IACURH „09 November 12-15 “Truth, Justice, & the Leadership Way” Northern Arizona University IACURH Outreach Chair Garrett Friedrich Arizona State University Seeking Regional Advisor bids, letter of intent due Oct. 22

Hello AIMHO! I hope everyone had an amazing summer and that the beginning of the semester is going well for you! My name is Dominick Plado and I am a student at the University of Arizona and will be serving as the IACURH Regional Director for the 2009-2010 academic year. Our regional executives have worked hard over summer in order to prepare for the upcoming year and I am very excited for the opportunities and accomplishments that lie ahead for our students. We passed several pieces of legislation at NACURH 2009, including one which created a new Executive Board position, the IACURH Outreach Chair. We had some really great applications for the spot, but after much deliberation among the board, we appointed Garrett Friedrich of Arizona State Uni-versity to serve in the position until NACURH 2010. We are also currently searching for regional advisor candidates to bid for the posi-tion at our upcoming regional conference. There are many qualifications and duties of the IACURH Regional Advisor, including at least two (2) years of full-time profes-sional housing experience at the time of bidding, to be employed at a member school in good standing, as well as commit to a term of two (2) years. Letters of in-tent for the Regional Advisor position are due to me (ia_director@nacurh.org) by Oc-tober 22, 2009. Please feel free to contact myself or our current Regional Advisor, Ben Hess (ia_advisor@nacurh.org), if you have any questions. This year’s regional conference will be held at Northern Arizona University in the beautiful city of Flagstaff, Arizona. The conference staff has been working extremely hard to ensure that IACURH 2009 is a success with students and advisors alike, so we hope to see all of our member schools there. Once again, please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions that are IACURH/NACURH related. Enjoy the remainder of your week and happy Septem-ber! IACURHfully, Dominick Plado

http://iacurh.nacurh.org/

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AIMHO Annual Award Nominations

AWARDS & RECOGNITION COMMITTEE

REPORT

Submitted by: Elizabeth Kather Community Director Arizona State University

Hello AIMHO from the Awards & Recognition Committee! We congratulate all on the successful Fall openings across the region and encourage you to remember those who were instrumental in ensuring your residents are settled in for their new academic year. With many of us facing continuing budget issues, celebrate and recognize staff with a few of these easy & economical ideas:

Create a banner for operations staff, facilities staff, or other Reslife partners and

deliver it to their offices---keep those creative skills fresh! Take one or two of those who were instrumental to your opening to lunch on

your meal plan if you have one—share the wealth! Take a picture of your staff and email it with a note of thanks about how you

couldn’t have done it with their support—smiling faces say it best! AIMHO Regional Award Nomination process will be advertised to the Association beginning September 15, 2009, with all award nominations due October 16, 2009 by 5:00pm. The call for “Hot Topics” begins October 1, 2009, with the announcement of ―Hot Topics‖ presenters by October 15, 2009. We are excited to receive any and all nominations for these opportunities to recog-nize our colleagues.

And last but not least--- Boss‟s Day, October 16, 2009….celebrate your supervisors! Have a great fall and see you in Colorado!

Please remember to submit notes/pictures for Grant Sherwood’s Sage memory book to Shar Jenniges at sjennig1@uwyo.edu.

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AIMHO 2009...Turning Green HOST

COMMITTEE REPORT

Some ways you can live sustainably while at the conference: Attend the sustainability session during this year's conference.

Utilize this web site and the AIMHO Wiki! Presenters are encouraged to refrain from printing handouts when possible and to instead post valuable session information online for easy access.

Take only what you need (including snacks, treats, handouts, and bro-chures).

Pick up one piece of litter every day - and help make your environment cleaner.

Utilize designated recycling bins to achieve zero-waste disposal of your recyclables and trash.

Try to buy local/fair-trade souvenirs.

Avoid disposable cameras and capture your moments with your own digi-tal camera.

Travel… Purchase carbon offsets for your transportation to, from, and during the conference. Choose an electronic plane ticket, rather than a paper one. Utilize public or alternative transportation and walk where possible.

Combine work and play: come to Colorado early or stay longer, and enjoy a

vacation.

When driving, don't idle your your engine.

Consider traveling by train rather than plane.

Utilize the Hilton Fort Collins shuttle.

Bring Your Own Bring your own...There will be great incentives for bringing your own reusable ma-terials, including entries in drawings, giveaways, and more:

Mug/thermos/water bottle - Use alternative drink ware to enjoy your beverage

rather than disposable cups. It's a good idea to take these with you to restau-rants as well. There is a Starbucks® kiosk in the Hilton Fort Collins lobby, and as an added incentive, they will discount each beverage $0.10 for bringing your own beverage container; or you'll save $0.10 on your next drink if you return a disposable cup from a previous use.

Flash drive - Access computer kiosks to download important conference up-

dates/session notes.

Food containers - When eating out it's better to store leftovers in your own

containers than in disposable or styrofoam take-out containers.

Old t-shirt - What? Yes, an old t-shirt! There will be a fun guided project that

involves creating recycled grocery bags from an old shirt.

REGISTRATION IS LIVE: www.housing.colostate.edu/aimho/index.html Sept. 25th deadline for reduced rate housing at the Hilton Fort Collins.

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Marketing our Efforts

Submitted by: Barb Remsburg Director University of Utah

MARKETING COMMITTEE

REPORT

Here is what the Marketing Committee has been up to...

October Committee Report Special Edition The intent of this project is to compile all committee reports into a printed document that will be handed out during check-in at the annual AIMHO conference. This compi-lation of committee reports will allow all attendees to understand the scope of the committee as they consider which committee to become involved in as well as pro-vide the time for review of committee reports prior to the business meeting so that the business meeting time could be used on current business versus reporting. This will mean that committees will be asked to have their report compiled in time for this special edition. Amanda Menge-Tebay will be coordinating this effort, amanda-menge@montana.edu. Benchmarking Other Regions Marketing Efforts The intent of this project is to assess successful marketing efforts utilized by other regions and to evaluate and make recommendations to the Marketing committee. If you are aware of efforts going on in other regions, please feel welcome to forward those thoughts to: Tim Smith, thesenator@asu.edu or to Cory Shapiro, cory.shapiro@asu.edu . Newcomers Handbook In coordination with Member-at-Large, Jessica Crombie, the Marketing Committee will be assisting in the creation of a Newcomers Handbook to be sent out prior to the annual conference as well as provided in print at the conference. This handbook will provide background information, pictures of executive board members, and tidbits about the region. Christina Winings will be assisting in the coordination of this project. AIMHO Website Each committee liaison will be asking the committee to forward updates to the AIMHO website.

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Meet our Sage… Grant Sherwood

AIMHO SAGE

Submitted by: Sue Belatti AIMHO President

If you took a moment to look up the definition of the work ―Sage‖ you would find references to ―somebody who is regarded as knowledgeable, wise, and experienced; having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.‖ This definition fits well the professionals who have been chosen to serve as the Sage for our association during a president’s term. This tradition of choosing a SAGE for the annual conference began in 1999 when Lamon Oviatt, from Brigham Young University, was selected as AIMHO’s first SAGE. The role of SAGE was created to assist the Executive Board, and specifically the president, as a consultant and mentor during their presidency and on behalf of the association. As the president of the AIMHO region, I have the privilege of choosing someone from within our housing profession to be our SAGE for the upcoming year. When thinking about individuals within our profession who possess the wisdom and experience to fulfill such a role, I was both thrilled and honored (when he accepted) to select Dr. Grant Sherwood from Colorado State University as the Sage for AIMHO 2009. Grant served in many capacities at Colorado State University in over 36 years of service to the profession. For most of his tenure, he was Director of Housing and Dining (23 years) and Associate Professor (25 years) in the School of Education. As a faculty member, he also served for 16 years as Program Chair of the SAHE (formerly CSPA) Program. He served in interim capacities (Dean, Continuing Education and Vice President for Student Affairs) and during his last three years was Assistant Vice President in charge of the Wellness Cluster (Health Center, Counseling and Student Recreation). Grant was active in professional associations and served as the President of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services in 1996. In 2000 he was recognized by NACAS with their most prestigious award, the Robert F. Newton award and in 2006 and 2008 was honored by ACUHO-I with the Parthenon and ACUHO-I Awards. Grant began his career in Higher Education by serving as a Head Resident his senior year in college at the College of Wooster (OH). Originally planning to go into secondary school teaching and coaching, this housing experience encouraged him to pursue a different calling. He then spent three years at Michigan State, pursuing his Masters Degree and serving as a Hall Director. In 1968, he was offered a position of Area Coordinator at Colorado State University and the rest was history. Grant and his wife of two years headed to Fort Collins, CO and arrived on their second wedding anniversary. This past year they celebrated their 43rd. When reflecting on his professional experience over the years, Grant said, ―I never dreamed I would spend virtually my entire professional career at one university. The opportunity to teach and lead a successful Student Affairs Masters program in addition to holding a variety of administrative positions allowed me to move theory to practice in very unique ways. I have worked with wonderful staffs and have particularly enjoyed seeing our graduate students become successful contributors in colleges and universities around the world.‖ We are so fortunate to have Dr. Grant Sherwood serving as this year’s Sage. Through his wisdom and mentorship, we will all benefit within the association. I hope you can join us at AIMHO 2009 in Ft. Collins, CO on November 8-11 for the opportunity to meet and interact with our AIMHO Sage, Grant Sherwood.

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AIMHO

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Submitted by: Rebecca Flinttoft Colorado School of Mines Programming Committee

Kent Chabotar

The Politics of College/University Budgeting Dr. Kent Chabotar is President of Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he also serves as Professor of Political Science. A dynamic speaker and respected practitioner-scholar, Kent has spoken on the economic crisis at conferences and events sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, AGB, and other higher education and nonprofit organizations. His commentaries on budget decision- making and cam-pus communications in tough economic times have appeared in Inside Higher Ed (2009) and the Chronicle of Higher Education (2009). He has held a number of ad-ministrative and faculty positions at Bowdoin College, Harvard Graduate School of Education, University of Massachusetts, and Michigan State University. Kent is the author of many books, monographs, and articles. Recent publications include a book on Strategic Finance for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (2006), and articles on ―Coping with Financial Distress‖ in Trusteeship (2007) and ―Blue Sky Thinking‖ in CASE Currents (2007).

Jamie Washington Sustainability and Social Justice: From Awareness to Action Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington is an internationally known speaker, consultant, trainer, and writer on Diversity, Leadership, Spirituality, Organizational Change and Community Development Issues. Dr. Washington engages participants with the intention of fostering effective change in both their personal and organizational lives. He serves as the President and Founder of the Washington Consulting Group, a Multicultural Organizational Development Firm out of Baltimore, MD. He is also a senior consultant with The Equity Consult-ing Group of California, and Elsie Y. Cross and Associates out of Philadelphia. Dr. Washington has served as an educator and administrator in higher education for over 25 years. Rev. Washington is a founding faculty member of the Social Justice Training Institute - a week long development program for professional and personal development of practitioners in their skills and competencies in designing and facili-tating culture change through a diversity lens. He has held leadership positions in ACPA, NASPA, NASPA Region II, ACHUO-I, MACUHO, MCPA, APA, NGLTF, The Campaign to End Homophobia and the Nation Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum. Some of Rev. Washington's honors include a Mayoral Citation as one of Baltimore’s Men of the Year, the 2001 American College Personnel Association Diamond Honoree award for significant contribution to higher education and student affairs work, and a 2002 Voices of Inclusion Award for his work in the area of social justice education. Dr. Washington received the 2007 Pillars of the Profession Award from the National Student Personnel Association. He has over 30 years of experi-ence in music ministry, is an ordained minister, and currently serves as the Associ-ate Pastor at Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore.

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RAPPIN‟

Submitted by: Marianne Price University of Northern Colorado

We are ready for RAppin‟ 2009 Program Submissions! Please share the message below with your interested staff.

At RAppin 2009, these programming tracks exist so you can expand your knowledge, gain new perspectives, and be an effective Resident Assistant on your campus. Whether you are a first year RA, returning staffer, or even a mem-ber of Professional Staff, these tracks will provide valuable resources for all par-ticipants. 2009 Programming Tracks Social Justice: “Where is the Love?” by the Black Eyed Peas Music is universal- and includes everyone. These programs are centered around working together in diverse environments while learning about yourself. Topics to cover may include: sexuality, gender, ethnicity, religion and important issues faced by students everywhere. Passive Programming: “Again I Go Unnoticed” by Dashboard Confes-sional Have a great door dec? Proud of a bulletin board? Have some other idea to show what residents can learn just by walking past something? Using a Science Display board no larger than 48"W x 36"H open, 24"W x 36"H folded you will be able to share great ideas for communities to use. Planning Effective Programs: “Takin Care of Business” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive Have a chart topping hit? Share programs that can be reinvented on any cam-pus on any topic. Topics could include: retreats, educational programs, social programs, civic engagement or any program that is valuable for students. Leadership Development: “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty Practice, Practice, Practice. These programs are designed to help RAs grow as a leader personally or in group settings. Topics include but are not limited to: group dynamics, personal identity, ice breakers, conflict, using your strengths, communication and working with supervisors. Balance and Wellness: “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash Every feel like you are a little out of tune? These programs will focus on staying balanced and well while serving as a Resident Assistant. Topics may cover: emotions, eating habits, studying, sleep, meditation, relaxation or anything to help you stay in key. Professional Staff : “l’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” by Jon Bon Jovi Conductors guide rather than command their orchestras. These programs are intended to build on professional topics like supervision, student and group de-velopment, recruitment and retention, meetings and activities. Submit your program here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xFo8i_2bkIBuUaLyEuL06wFA_3d_3d

EVERY School is asked to submit at least 1 pro-gram 50 Minute programs Programming Chair Jamie Lloyd, Jamie.lloyd@unco.edu Timeline Submissions Due: September 30, 11:59pm Notification of Program Acceptance: October 7

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New Initiatives in Our Region QUESTION

OF THE QUARTER

University of Northern Colorado We have launched a Faculty in Residence program this year. We are starting with 6 Faculty, and were pleased to have 20 applications for those 6 positions. We opened Phase II of our new housing complex and renovated student rooms in Turner Hall. We launched a new Diversity Mentor program. We are entering the second year of using Map Works.

Submitted by Jenna Finley

University of Idaho We continue to transformation as a department. This fall students found all rooms were equipped with a Microfridge unit and laundry rooms provided free laundry. Additionally, in order to focus on student success and retention efforts, University Housing contracted with EBI to offer MAP Works to all incoming first-year students. The software will allow us to identify those students most at risk of dropping out and get them to the appropriate resources within the first month of school beginning.

Submitted by Ray Gasser University of Utah We utilized the SRI (Student Readiness Inventory) with our first year students to help in student success efforts. Our RHA reorganized to a board format with a coordinating executive cabinet. Students an become involved in a variety of boards instead of a Hall/Area Council model. We purchased two downtown apartment locations so our students can now take advantage of all Salt Lake City has to offer and live in an urban setting. The U is embarking on new construction to extend our LLC communities into an apartment framework.

Submitted by Barb Remsburg

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New Initiatives in Our Region QUESTION

OF THE QUARTER

Mesa State...staffing and new construction We are finally have all of our halls and apartments managed by full time Resident Directors. This is allowing us to use their strengths and abilities to help with the other duties as assigned. Each one has other duties to complete during their average work week. One is the Housing Conduct Officer, another is the Residence Hall Association Advisor, one RD is our Academic Coordinator, with the last two being a Residence Life Staff Assistant and the other is our Summer Conference Coordinator. This will help balance out our staff and responsibilities throughout the department. We did open a new residence hall on August 9, 2009. North Ave. Student Housing (NASH until we can have our students name the hall) has 120 beds in the apartment wing and 184 beds in the suite wing. Within the suite wing there are a mixture of five and six person suites with single and double bedrooms in each suite. Each suite has two bathrooms and a living area with a 32" flat screen LCD Television and wireless capability. On each floor in the suites is a separate common area with an inclosed study room and our Mesa State standard laundry rooms with free washers and dryers. The apartments are six person apartments mixed with single and double bedrooms, kitchen, two bathrooms and living area. The apartments also have 32" flat screen LCDs in the living rooms and are wireless. The center section to the building has a large student lounge space, computer lab and the Resident Director's office and apartment all located on the second floor. The first floor is our main lobby, front desk and mail room. The other unique aspect of this building is on the suite style wing we have retail space on the first floor. This retail operation is managed by the Foundation and a local property management company. NASH is heated and cooled by Geo-thermal exchange and the domestic hot water is heated by Solar Panels located on the roof of the suite wing.

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Work-Life Balance...Creating a more balanced equation?

QUESTION

OF THE QUARTER

University of Arizona One thing that’s been beneficial down here at the UA is that there is a core of us that all go to the same gym off campus. For those that live-in it’s a great time to get away and relieve some of that stress. There is also a group that is training together to compete in a local cycling event in November.

Submitted by Torry Brouillard-Bruce Mesa State Well I started school! I think this isn't going to help balance any-thing except my time management skills! So this could be good or bad...I'll let you know in January.

Submitted by Chip Thomas

Northern Arizona University The work we do in Residence Life can be so demanding, and of-ten times reactive, that I learn how to embrace those evenings and weekends when I have a little down time. Living in such a beautiful place (Flagstaff, AZ) I have come to enjoy getting out in my sea kayak, or riding my bike on the mountain trails in the area, or just sitting outside enjoying a good book. As I have advanced in my career, I have strived to maintain a certain sense of balance in the work I do in order to be the best I can be within the work setting. For the most part, it seems to work.

Submitted by Sue Belatti

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AIMHO 2009 NHTI participants & faculty

Prof Dev

Ser

This is the last newsletter of the current Marketing Committee. I want to give a ginormous SHOUT OUT to the committee members who contributed throughout the year:

Christina Bluck, Univ of Northern Colorado Pat Newman, Brigham Young University Amanda Menge-Tebay, Montana State Katie Minick, Rocky Mountain College Cory Shapiro, Arizona State Tim Smith, Arizona State Christina Winings, CU– Boulder

Brian Hamm, Arizona State University, Njeri Pringle, Arizona State University

Jim van Arsdel, University of Arizona (faculty), Aramis Watson, University of Utah,

Torry Brouillard-Bruce, University of Arizona

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“Full Pay”- Socioeconomic Privilege in our Economic Times

DIVERSITY TIP OF THE

MONTH

Submitted by: Paul York Residential Life Coordinator Colorado College Chair, Diversity & Social Justice Committee

This month’s Diversity Tip is less of a tip and more of a reminder. By now, we have all opened our campuses to new and returning students. Each year brings new and exciting challenges and experiences. I was recently reminded of the challenges when I took a look at the number of students attending Colorado College this year who are termed ―full pay‖. For those of you who don’t know, Colorado College (CC) is a private liberal arts institution and has a relatively high price of attendance. I was also taken back when I looked at the lack of diversity of the incoming class. Schools across our region and the country have been bracing for drops in matriculation due to the chilly economic climate. However, something that we may not necessarily have been preparing for is the increased presence of socio-economic privilege. Like all conversations regarding diversity & social justice, the conversation around socio-economic privilege is a tough one. Students who have the privilege don’t recognize the impact they have on those who don’t and those who don’t have the privilege are affected by statements like, ―Why don’t you have an Xbox?‖ or ―Let’s go out again tonight‖. I see this happen with my students when the ski slopes open and there are students going skiing every weekend. So how do you lessen the impact on those who aren’t as economically privileged as others? How do you start to have those conversations regarding money and what money is for? Unfortunately; like almost everything else in our field, there are no true hard and fast answers. All we can do is share with one another what we are doing. I’ll start the sharing. Here at CC our first year students were required to read the book Nickel and Dimed (Ehrenreich, 2001). In this book Ehrenreich relays her ex-periences as she traveled several cities trying to spotlight what it means to be working class in this country. She shares how hard it is to ―make it‖ and how out of reach the ―American dream‖ is for so many. Also, a colleague of mine is hosting a series of conversations called ―The Power of Privilege‖ which explores, among other issues, economic privilege. I am also helping my RA staff be comfortable with asking questions surrounding privilege. For instance, the other day a student approached one of my RAs and said that he felt uncomfortable with the fact that he had so many expensive items on his side of the room and his roommate did not. The RA started a dialogue with that student about what that means. The point of this month’s topic is to challenge you to ask what you are doing to assist students to recognize socio-economic privilege and how you are combating its potentially destructive impact on your community. In the coming days the Diversity & Social Justice committee will be posting resources on our page of the wiki that will help you in framing the discussion. Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Ehrenreich, B (2001). Nickle and dimed; On (not) getting by in America. New York: Holt Paperbacks orientation.

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Website Resources

H1N1 is Baaack!, www.acuho-i.org/Default.aspx?tabid=770 Guidelines for pandemic planning Health & Safety forum blog Links to CDC EPA re. hard surface disinfectant suggestions Higher Education resources Emergency Preparedness & Missing Persons Policies ACUHO-I’s library is collecting two sorts of samples: of emergency preparedness plans (of all kinds) and missing persons policies. They want as many samples as possible from all members whose institution allows the release of these materials. The samples will be provided to the membership. Please send documents as attachments to library@acuho-i.org.

ACUHO-I

NEWS

FUN

& GAMES

Answers: A…8 B...7 C...3 D...4 E...1 F...5 G...6 H...3

Match Signature Lines

A. The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to

hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and

still retain the ability to function. F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Crack-Up" (1936)

B. Colorado College - Go Tigers!

C. "Life is what happens to you when you are busy

making other plans" - J. Lennon

D. "Once you find your red rubber ball, may the

source of your play become your life's work so much so that no one - not even you - will be able to tell the differ-ence between the two." Kevin Carroll

E."People have one thing in common:

They are all different." R. Zend

F. "Fall in Love With the Sound of Your Own

Integrity" - Naomi Wolff

G. "It is better to know some of the questions than all

of the answers." —James Thurber

H. "Take care of the little things and the big

things will take care of themselves"

1. Whitney Milligan Utah State Univ 2. Ray Gasser, Univ of Idaho 3. Torry Brouillard-Bruce Univ of Arizona 4. Christina Winings Univ of Colorado– Boulder 5. Amanda Menge-Tebay Montana State– Bozeman 6. Chris Thompson Univ of Colorado– Boulder 7. Paul York Colorado College :-) 8. Elizabeth Kather, Arizona State Univ

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AIMHO College Application

Colorado State University | November 7-8, 2009

The AIMHO College provides an opportunity for a limited number of new professionals within the region to improve func-

tional skills, gain self-awareness, and develop a greater understanding of the housing profession among a supportive commu-

nity of learners. The College is an informal environment designed to encourage networking among regionally acclaimed

faculty members and other participants.

While anyone may apply to participate in the College, this year’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of individuals

with less than three years of professional experience.. The cost of the College is $60, which includes all necessary materials,

dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Participants are responsible for their own lodging.

Name: Phone Number:

Email: Address:

Years in the Profession:

Are you currently a graduate student? Yes No

Do you currently have a Master’s degree? Yes No

Current Institution: Position Title:

Do you plan to attend the AIMHO Conference? Yes No

Day in the Life:

Please share with us what an average day for you looks like. Please include some of your current position

responsibilities (ex. Supervision, administration, advising, departmental collaboration, etc.)

Response Question:

In 250 words or less please respond to the following question:

This year’s AIMHO College Curriculum is focusing on the following content areas: Supervision, Budget,

Social Justice, and Learning Outcomes. Based on these areas, what do you hope to take away from your

AIMHO College experience?

3. In Addition:

Please include a letter of institutional support from your home institution.

The application and supplimental materials must be submitted to by October 8th at 5:00 pm to

ezavodsky@gmail.com. Decisions will be made by the selection committee and all applicants will be contacted

via email shortly after. Please contact Marianne Price (marianne.price@unco.edu) or Liz Zavodsky

(ezavodsky@gmail.com) at the email address above if you have any questions about the AIMHO College

application process. Thank you!

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AIMHO welcomes the following University of Arizona New Faces to the region...

New Faces & People in New Places

Jessica Boor is the new graduate community director for Coronado Hall Jill Burchell is the new coordinator of sustainability education Virginia Jacobson is the new administrative assistant for residential education John Kozel is the new administrative assistant for hall operations Erik Poropat is the new graduate community director for Colonia de La Paz Hall Dave Sutton is the new graduate community director for Hopi Lodge and Graham-Greenlee Hall. Zack Sumnicht is the new graduate community director for Pueblo de La Cienega Hall Valarie Thrower is the new specialist for hall operations for the West Area Andrea Wheeler is the new undergraduate community director for Parker House

Ashley White is the new graduate community director for Pima House The following staff members have moved to new positions within the residence life department: Heather High is the new specialist for hall operations for the East Area

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The Colorado School of Mines organizational changes...

New Faces & People in New Places

Dan Fox New position: Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Rebecca Flintoft New position: Director of Auxiliary Services & Housing Brent Waller Coming from Regis University New position: Associate Director of Housing for Residence Life

AIMHO welcomes new faces at Mesa State ...

John Buchanan, Resident Director of Rait and Pinon Halls. Previous institution: University of South Dakota where he obtained his masters in Adult and Higher Education Mickey Kienast, Resident Director Monument, Albers and Elm Halls. Previous institution: Mississippi. State. Mickey has his masters in Counseling - Student Affairs / Higher Education Amy Mauk, Residence Director of Grand Mesa Hall. Previous Instiution: Indiana State University and has her masters in Student Affairs and Higher Education.

Welcome to the AIMHO region– at U of Idaho Dee Graham to our staff as an Area Coordinator for the Living Learning Communities. Dee comes to us from Seattle University where she received her Master degree.

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Oct 4-7 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference, Columbus, Ohio

Oct 16-18 ACUHO-I Living Learning Programs Conference, Columbus, Ohio

Oct 16-18 RAppin conference, University of Northern Colorado

Oct 24-26 ACUHO-I Apartments Conference, Columbus, Ohio

Oct 27-30 ACUHO-I Housing Facilities Conference, Columbus, Ohio

Nov 6-8 SHO Institute, prior to AIMHO

Nov 8-11 AIMHO 2009, Colorado State University

Nov 12-15 IACURH 2009, Northern Arizona University

Calendar Items

Suggested Book I am reading an awesome book entitled "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario which was our required book for our incoming freshmen class. Very informative and filled with heart-ache over the trials of immigrants to our country and their families striving to live a better life. I would recommend it to all.

Submitted by Sue Belatti

The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science & Technology Comes Alive http://blog.acuho-i.org/2009/09/residence-halls-of-fame-geek/ What famous events and/or students once called your residence halls home? Share in the comments section or tell us in an e-mail and maybe your hall will be featured in a future blog post.

Tech mecca No. 10: Room 2713, Dobie Hall, University of Texas — Austin, TexasThis is where Michael

Dell started his mail-order computer business in 1984.

Tech mecca No. 11: Kirkland House, Harvard University — Cambridge, MassachusettsOn the third-floor

here, Mark Zuckerberg (along with classmates Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes) dreamed up Face-book in 2004. A housing officer’s job hasn’t been the same since.

Tech mecca No. 12: Lyman Residence Hall, Stanford University — Stanford, CaliforniaIn 1997 this hall

actually housed the first Google server farm.

Tidbits...

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Platinum Southwest Contract, www.southwestcontract.com

Gold

KLN/Furniture by Thurston, www.kln.com; www.furniturebythurston.com

Silver

Adden Furniture, www.addenfurniture.com AMF Support Surfaces, www.amfsupport.com Transformations, www.transformationsfurniture.com University Loft, www.uloft.com

Bronze

ASI Campus Laundry Solutions, www.ASICampusLaundry.com Foliot Furniture, www.foliot.com

CORPORATE PARTNERS

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