Talking Stick March + april 2014 VoluMe 31, issue 4 The Magazine of The associaTion of college and UniversiTy hoUsing officers-inTernaTional Features 28 Compelling Conversation Members talk about empowering professional and student staff to have a conversation about religion with students. 44 Lasting Leadership Do you have a plan in place for when staff retire or take a job at another institution? 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 Vision 16 Res Life Structure or Flexibility? Selecting the programming model that best fits your campus 20 Business Operations Single or Double? The impact of room type on key factors of the student experience 24 Cover: Photo: Students relax and socialize on the Barrett porch at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. According to its description, this large portico at the back of the building provides great space for hall and building activities and events. For more information about selecting a programming model that best suits your communities, see the story on page 16. Photo Credit: College of William & Mary Regroup Beyond Title IX Supporting student survivors Departments 4 New Member Highlight 8 Just In Spotlight on the University of Wollongong PLUS blogging it out to carve out more free professional development; learning how the Internet is related to stress; championing wellness at Oklahoma State; overhear excitement about upcoming internships, preparing for advisor training, and vacation policies for RDs; and rocking out on campus to keep trash out of the landfill by the numbers. 13 Your ACUHO-I 14 Transitions 27 Calendar 52 Conversations 55 First Takes 56 Reporting Out This magazine is printed on recycled stock which is made from 10% post-consumer waste. 66 New Members 68 Snapshot March + april 2014 3