Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - (Page 3)

Talking Stick Features 32 Managing Move-In Madness May + June 2008 Volume 25, Number 5 The Magazine of the Association of College a nd University Housing Officers-International It’s the biggest day of the year for most student housing departments. What steps can you take to keep up with the ever-changing students and all of their, well, stuff? 46 Strike Up the Brand Careful planning can mean more than just pure aesthetics. Colleges can actually stamp their brand on their campus architecture. 58 44 for the Future What are you doing to make things better in the next year? We asked around and came up with a host of helpful hints. 70 There Goes the Neighborhood The latest stage of the 21st Century Project Design Showcase tackled new approaches to creating an entire residence hall. The future looks bright, indeed. Columns Talking Stick Symbol of International Friendship ACUHO-I’s talking stick, or speaker’s staff, was hand-carved of wood by the Ohiat Band of the British Columbia Indian Nation. Canadian ACUHO-I members presented it to the association in July 1973 during our annual conference at the University of British Columbia. The inscription reads: It is a sign of authority carried when proclamations are to be made or a meeting of chiefs is in session. A token of common heritage both to Canadians and Americans. 6 Vision ACUHO-I continues to push the boundaries in an effort to progress the association and the profession. Departments 4 8 Online Now Just In Spotlight on the California University of Pennsylvania PLUS managing food waste in the dining halls; an update on the Duke Smart House; rewards and punishments for student GPAs; residence-hall-based businesses; and the latest groundbreakings. 18 Res Life Assessing learning outcomes gives housing professionals another means of judging the success of their programs. 22 Facilities Working with your custodial crew to make sure they – and your residence halls – look their very best. 26 Business Helping new staff gain the consumer conﬁdence they need to work with vendors and navigate the exhibit hall. 12 16 30 88 Your ACUHO-I Transitions Calendar Conversations Let’s talk about ways and means to improve staff retention. 84 Cover: Students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, make their way into the residence halls to start the year. Photo courtesy of Baylor University. Academic Communities Looking for money in all the right places to support your living-learning programs. 90 92 First Takes Reporting Out New Members A look at the value of assessment and benchmarks. This magazine is an example of ACUHO-I’s commitment to the environment. The paper used is Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF), contains 50% total recycled ﬁber, including 25% post-consumer material, and consists of ﬁbers harvested from environmentally certiﬁed forests. 98 100 On the Spot

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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 Contents Online Now Vision Just In Your ACUHO-I Transitions Res Life Facilities Business Calendar Managing Move-In Madness Strike Up the Brand 44 for the Future There Goes the Neighborhood Academic Communities Conversations First Takes Reporting Out New Members On the Spot

Talking Stick - May/June 2008

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