Talking Stick Features 28 OctOber + December 2011 VOlume 29, Issue 2 The Magazine of The associaTion of college and UniversiTy hoUsing officers-inTernaTional Training Day You can’t predict everything that will happen in a crisis, but tabletop exercises are still valuable ways to strengthen your response muscles. The Transformation Architectural design for academic villages is constantly evolving to keep up with changes in each generation of students. 36 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 Room for all. Res Life Come On In Finding ways to bring Greek life into the residence life fold. 21 Special Focus Map a Path Using logic models will help you navigate a process to success. Departments 4 Online Now Spotlight on Albany State University PLUS campus administrators using social media; putting parents at ease via webcam; new homefront for vets; calculating costs; and student demographics by the numbers. 24 Regroup Certain In Its Uncertainty They thought a career in student affairs was their life’s destiny. They were wrong. Now what? 8 Just In Cover: Kinghorn Hall is the newest residence hall on Ball State’s campus and it was designed to meet LEED standards. It offers amenities such as a fitness room, computer lab and a music practice room. Photo: Ball State University 13 Your ACUHO-I 15 Transitions 18 Calendar 44 Conversations Let’s talk about the effect of Hurricane Irene. 47 First Takes 48 Reporting Out 54 Welcome 56 Snapshot November + December 2011 3