business operations The Big Audition by Christopher C. StoneSewalish Treating housing conference operations as intentional recruitment opportunities is like auditioning for a spot in the lives of future students. Photo courtesy of the university of Kansas Each summer tens of thousands of youth campers descend upon our residence halls across the country for various short-term and long-term academic, athletic, and leadership programs. These operations have generated essential income for many auxiliaries and help to supplement rent or dining revenues collected during the school year. Many campuses have expanded 24 TalkiNg STick their administrative and staffing support for these programs. At the University of Florida in Gainesville, the Office of Youth Conference Services offers a comprehensive approach to youth camp support that exemplifies a high level of care and service for summer guests. This office is a division of student affairs, but such a program can also be part of continuing education, residence life