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44 for the Future 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 1. Reading Is Fundamental Set aside a block of time each week that is reserved for reading for professional development. It doesn’t matter if it’s a blog or a book or a journal (but e-mail doesn’t count); the important thing is that the mind is engaged and expanded. Friday afternoons are always a good time to choose since few people are on campus and even fewer are interested in Friday afternoon meetings. 4. Learning Up There are some things that are best learned on the job, particularly as staff members begin the transition to senior-level positions. Take the time to meet with a supervisor and work out arrangements for training in the needed areas, such as budgeting, planning, capital improvements, or strategic planning. Get a seat at the table and see what goes into those big campus decisions. 2. Show Your Support Anyone can head out and enjoy the tailgate parties before the big game. Instead, grab the poster board and pens to make a big sign supporting one of the lesser known campus sporting teams such as volleyball, track, or crew, and head out to the stadium. This is great support for students and residents, helps staff connect positively with students, and increases work/life balance. 5. Time Out Take a night off and spend it with family or friends without talking about work. At all. We are all in the profession because we like to work hard. Take some time off and share yourself with those you are closest to. 6. Connect with Your Inner RA At least once during resident assistant training, drop by a residence hall late in the evening when RAs are in the middle of opening preparation and help out with the simple tasks of getting a building ready for the big day. There can be amazing satisfaction in lying on the lobby floor making posters and chatting with everyone. It’s only slightly awkward the next day explaining the ink stains on your fingertips. 3. Put Off Procrastination Everyone has that seemingly never-ending list of tasks that are regularly put off when life gets busy. They make us feel guilty, crummy, and ineffective. So, commit to tackling one of those “put-offs” each week, whether it’s organizing a closet, completing that report, or restringing a guitar. No matter what it is, it will feel great to knock down those things that hang overhead. 7. Fresh Baked Thanks Come in early (very early, for some) and bring fresh doughnuts to the housekeeping staff. Then, once a semester, treat them to lunch. This is a fun and excellent way to let the housekeeping staff know that you appreciate all that they do. 60 Talking Stick
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Contents
Online Now
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Facilities
Business
Calendar
Managing Move-In Madness
Strike Up the Brand
44 for the Future
There Goes the Neighborhood
Academic Communities
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
New Members
On the Spot
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Contents
Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Online Now
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Vision
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Just In
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Your ACUHO-I
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Transitions
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Res Life
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Facilities
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Business
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Talking Stick - May/June 2008 - Calendar
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