Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - (Page 64) 54 CONTINUED ConvERSaTIonS – Gaining Knowledge one Conversation at a Time productive from the breath of fresh air that comes from visiting with colleagues. It’s like exercising – gosh I feel great when I’m including it regularly in my life, but, yes, it does take some scheduling to make sure I do it! Brown: Great points, everyone. If I could add one more idea to the collective thoughts we have shared: What I have truly enjoyed most about the mentoring conversations I have been a part of in recent years is the opportunity to be a conduit for knowledge. At this point in my career, I am mentoring a number of young housing professionals. However, I am still learning a great deal from my own mentors. I often find myself passing down invaluable nuggets of wisdom that were previously given to me. The opportunity to work on both ends of the mentoring spectrum simultaneously has been nothing short of amazing. McCuskey: There is so much value to everything that is being shared. If I could suggest just one other piece, it would be the need to give back to the profession, and – when we are in the position to do so – to support staff to give back professionally. There is always a need for committee volunteers and program presenters, for example. We’re such a welcoming bunch! While it’s a cliché, there is also no doubt that we take away so much more for ourselves professionally and for our campuses when we do engage formally in the profession. Riel: As professionals, we have an obligation to continue our own development by engaging in professional development opportunities and participating in our own network of friends and colleagues. As Beth mentions, we should also encourage this among the new professionals we are mentoring. The key is INVOLVEMENT! I love this quotation: “The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was ‘involved’ – the pig was ‘committed.’” Not sure who said it, but I think it sums up our conversation so far. ts Editor’s Note: Conversations is dedicated to capturing dialogue between high-level professionals on the topics that affect college housing. If you would like to be a part of a future conversation – or have a topic you want to see discussed – let us know at talkingstick@ acuho-i.org. http://www.bbicampusdevelopment.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Talking Stick - July/August 2008 Talking Stick - July/August 2008 Contents Online Now Vision Just In Your ACUHO-I Transitions Res Life Facilities Business Calendar When Politics Come to Your Town Support System Conversations First Takes Reporting Out New Members Snapshot Talking Stick - July/August 2008 Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Talking Stick - July/August 2008 (Page Cover1) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Talking Stick - July/August 2008 (Page Cover2) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Talking Stick - July/August 2008 (Page 1) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Talking Stick - July/August 2008 (Page 2) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Online Now (Page 4) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Online Now (Page 5) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Vision (Page 6) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Vision (Page 7) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Just In (Page 8) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Just In (Page 9) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Just In (Page 10) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Just In (Page 11) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Your ACUHO-I (Page 12) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Your ACUHO-I (Page 13) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Transitions (Page 14) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Transitions (Page 15) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Res Life (Page 16) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Res Life (Page 17) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Res Life (Page 18) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Res Life (Page 19) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Facilities (Page 20) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Facilities (Page 21) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Facilities (Page 22) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Facilities (Page 23) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Business (Page 24) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Business (Page 25) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Business (Page 26) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Business (Page 27) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Calendar (Page 28) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Calendar (Page 29) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 30) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 31) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 32) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 33) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 34) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 35) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 36) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 37) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 38) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town (Page 39) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 40) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 41) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 42) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 43) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 44) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 45) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 46) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 47) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 48) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 49) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 50) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System (Page 51) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Conversations (Page 52) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Conversations (Page 53) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Conversations (Page 54) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Conversations (Page 55) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - First Takes (Page 56) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - First Takes (Page 57) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 58) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 59) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 60) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 61) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 62) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 63) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 64) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out (Page 65) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - New Members (Page 66) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - New Members (Page 67) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Snapshot (Page 68) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Snapshot (Page Cover3) Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Snapshot (Page Cover4)
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.