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Online Now Talking Stick The Magazine of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International www.acuho-i.org Your Next Job Is Here The Placement Exchange Web site is live. Both institutions and candidates need to go to www.ThePlacementExchange.org and make their plans to attend the premier placement event presented by ACUHO-I, NASPA, NACA, ASJA, and NODA March 5-8, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. Come and experience the engaging environment that will help you succeed in your staff or job search. Talking Stick Staff Executive Director ACUHO-I Executive Board President Sallie Traxler sallie@acuho-i.org Editor Norb Dunkel University of Florida in Gainesville President-elect James A. Baumann james@acuho-i.org Managing Editor Michael Schultz Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Vice President Camille Perlman camille@acuho-i.org Research Librarian Jill Eckardt Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton Finance and Corporate Records Officer Emily Glenn emily@acuho-i.org Art Director Patricia Martinez Miami University in Oxford, Ohio Business Practices and Enhancements Director Ellen Gray egray@columbus.rr.com Copy Editor Peter Galloway West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities and Physical Environment Director Housing Trends Webinar ACUHO-I and SCUP are teaming up to present the latest data in campus housing. Join us on December 3, 2008, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern). Cynthia Balogh from MGT of America and Jim Curtin from Solomon Cordwell Buenz and Associates, Inc. will be presenting and discussing the biggest trends in student housing. For more information and details about registration, go to www.acuho-i.org. Christine Freeman freemanc@ohiou.edu Editorial Intern Steve Waller Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Globalization Director Meredith Whipple Ad Sales Ana Hernandez University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Inclusion and Equity Director Camille Perlman camille@acuho-i.org Talking Stick Advisory Board Chair Patrick Tanner patrick.tanner@studentlife.du.edu Talking Stick Committee Chair Chuck Rhodes Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California Knowledge Enhancement Director D’aun Green d.green@ttu.edu Brian Stroup, Wade Livingston, Von Stange, Susan Strobel Hogan, Joan Schmidt, Darell Armentrout, Chris McKenzie Willenbrock, Curtis Erwin ACUHO-I Central Office Contributing Writers Tony Cawthon Clemson University in South Carolina Residence Education Director Cathy Bickel Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana Regional Affiliation Director 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition Call for Programs Looking for an opportunity to share your expertise? 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Talking Stick - November/December 2008 Contents Online Now Vision Just In Your ACUHO-I Transitions Res Life Facilities Business Special Focus Calendar Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places The Evolving Role of the Resident Advisor Conversations First Takes Reporting Out New Members Snapshot

Talking Stick - November/December 2008

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