Talking Stick Features 28 january + february 2011 Volume 28, Issue 3 The Magazine of The associaTion of college and UniversiTy hoUsing officers-inTernaTional Forming a More Perfect Union When students and faculty find themselves under the same roof and outside the classroom, they discover a wealth of new opportunities. 36 The Revolution Will Be Digitized Whether it is mobile devices or management systems, new technology continues to change how housing professionals approach their job. 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 proclamationas are to be made or a meeting of chiefs is in session. ... A token of common heritage both to Canadians and Americans. Vision The power of the crowd 16 Res Life Civics Lesson Does living in a residence hall make you a better person? Departments 4 Online Now Spotlight on Wake Forest University PLUS don’t fear public speaking; online training; the next wave for drug and alcohol issues; a residence hall named for the chairman of the board; and veterans services by the numbers. 20 Facilities Does Moving Bricks Make Memories Crumble? Knowing how to – and when to – demolish a residence hall and start from scratch 8 Just In 24 Business Looking for Ideas in All the Right Places Ways you can reward and support your staff without taxing the budget 13 Your ACUHO-I Cover: The East Quad at the University of South Carolina in Columbia houses close to 440 students and is home to upperclass, pre-med, and transfer students from South Carolina’s technical colleges. PhOTO: University of South Carolina 24 Transitions 27 Calendar 44 Conversations Let’s talk about why architects choose to focus on campus housing projects. 47 First Takes 48 Reporting Out This magazine is printed on recycled stock by PXP Ohio, which has been awarded Greenworks status for its environmental practices. 54 Welcome 56 Snapshot january + february 2011