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Talking Stick
Features
28 Building Retention
march + april 2012
Volume 29, issue 4
The Magazine of The associaTion of college and UniversiTy hoUsing officers-inTernaTional
It takes purposeful planning and programming to get the desired student retention results.
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Locker Room Talk
An increasing number of programs are providing safe havens for male students to share their thoughts and feelings while discovering their masculine identities.
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.
Columns
6 18 Vision
Looking forward, strategically.
Res Life
Is Political Engagement Dead? The topic of disengaged students is not brand new, but campuses are trying to wrap their minds around why student activism is waning.
Departments
4 8 New Member Highlight Just In
Spotlight on Dordt College PLUS a company entices students with cozy, pod-like surroundings; see what members are tweeting and emailing; look how green Indiana students can be; mental health gets a boost; and student housing internships by the numbers.
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Special Focus
A Pet or a Necessity? Changes in the law are forcing campus housing programs to re-evaluate their policies regarding animals in the residence halls.
Cover:
Harrison Plaza, constructed in 2002, is the hub of the University of North Alabama’s three pedestrian walkways and serves as the official entrance to campus. The campus in Florence, Alabama, is known as the first state-chartered institution to begin operation in Alabama (in 1830). Its student population is estimated to be around 7,100. Photo: The University of North Alabama
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Regroup
True Colors While vying for the best prospects during the job placement process, campuses must make sure to present an accurate picture of their culture.
13 Your ACUHO-I 14 Transitions 27 Calendar 44 Conversations
Let’s talk about getting policies in place.
47 First Takes 48 Reporting Out 54 Welcome 56 Snapshot
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Talking Stick - March/April 2012
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Talking Stick - March/April 2012
Talking Stick - March/April 2012
Contents
New Member Highlight
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Special Focus
Regroup
Calendar
Building Retention
Locker Room Talk
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
Welcome
Snapshot
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - BB1
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - BB2
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Talking Stick - March/April 2012
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Cover2
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 1
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 2
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Contents
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - New Member Highlight
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 5
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Vision
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 7
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Just In
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 9
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 10
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 11
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 12
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Your ACUHO-I
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Transitions
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 15
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 16
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 17
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Res Life
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 19
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 20
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Special Focus
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 22
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 23
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Regroup
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 25
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 26
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Calendar
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Building Retention
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 29
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 30
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 31
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 32
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 33
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 34
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 35
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Locker Room Talk
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 37
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 38
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 39
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 40
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 41
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 42
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 43
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Conversations
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 45
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 46
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - First Takes
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Reporting Out
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 49
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 50
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 51
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 52
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 53
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Welcome
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - 55
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Snapshot
Talking Stick - March/April 2012 - Cover3
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