Talking Stick - November/December 2008 - (Page 3) Talking Stick Features November + December 2008 Volume 26, Number 2 The Magazine of the Association of College a nd University Housing Officers-International 36 Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places Programs that bring paintings and sculptures into the residence hall show they are more than simply art for art’s sake. 44 The Evolving Role of the Resident Advisor The number of responsibilities continue to grow for RAs, but with the proper training, they prove they can jump in with both feet. Columns 6 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. Vision Gathering knowledge and setting a course for the future 18 Res Life As veterans return from the battlefield to the campus – or are deployed suddenly – housing professionals can help ease the transition. Departments 4 8 22 Facilities Monitor your building’s mechanical systems and breathe easier. Online Now Just In Spotlight on Arizona State University plus high marks for College Sustainability Report Card; a toast to the Amethyst Initiative; Green ratings; hurricane recovery; and the latest groundbreakings. 26 Business Housing contracts are anything but set in stone, as they must adapt to meet institutional variables. 30 Special Focus Innovative design and quality menus keep your campus dining hall fresh. 12 Your ACUHO-I Transitions Calendar Conversations Let’s talk about small colleges. 14 34 52 54 56 66 68 Cover: Community advisors at Iowa State University in Ames on their first morning of training at the university’s 4-H camp using a low ropes/team building program. Photo: Iowa State University First Takes Reporting Out New Members Snapshot This magazine is printed on recycled stock by PXP Ohio, which has been awarded Greenworks status for its environmental practices.
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