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Talking Stick Features 32 JAnUAry + FeBrUAry 2009 volUme 26, nUmBer 3 The Magazine of The associaTion of college and UniversiTy hoUsing officers-inTernaTional Assessing Assignments An ACUHO-I survey looks at trends in the ever evolving assignments process; plus online technology puts more power in students’ hands. 40 On Your Honor From core values to conduct codes, housing officers can help instill accountability in students and their staff. 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 Charting a course through rough financial waters. 18 Res Life The Campus Smokeout Housing officers help students quit smoking, or at least find a place for them to light up. 21 Facilities When It Rains It Pours After a natural disaster, the problems can linger far after the water recedes. Departments 4 8 Online Now Just In Spotlight on the University of Michigan–Flint plus expanding menu options; a campus composter; cafeterias drop their trays; a guide to going green; and international student exchanges by the numbers. 24 Business Programs and Pencils Before People When budgets get tight, tough staffing decisions may need to be made. How you can make choices powered by information rather than emotion. Cover: Nestled in the pristine natural surroundings of redwood trees, Porter College Infill Apartments, on the University of California’s Santa Cruz campus, is home to 377 students. The 88 townhouses and flat apartments were built with several sustainable features, including passive solar heating, sun-shading devices, low-E glazing, and Forest Stewardship Council-certified framing. Photo: Doug Dun/ 27 Special Focus Get Involved There are ways to stay in touch with students even as you move up the organizational chart. 13 14 30 48 Your ACUHO-I Transitions Calendar Let’s talk about handling the unkindest cut of all. Conversations BAR Architects 51 52 This magazine is printed on recycled stock by PXP Ohio, which has been awarded Greenworks status for its environmental practices. First Takes Reporting Out Welcome Snapshot 58 60

Talking Stick - January/February 2009

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Talking Stick - January/February 2009
Contents
Online Now
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Facilities
Business
Special Focus
Calendar
Assessing Assignments
On Your Honor
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
Welcome
Snapshot
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 1
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 2
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Contents
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Online Now
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 5
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Vision
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 7
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Just In
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 9
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 10
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 12
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Your ACUHO-I
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Transitions
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Res Life
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Facilities
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Business
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - 26
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Special Focus
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Calendar
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Assessing Assignments
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - On Your Honor
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Conversations
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - First Takes
Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Reporting Out
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Talking Stick - January/February 2009 - Welcome
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