State Update February 12, 2016

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How did you become involved in GLACUHO?  I have been involved with GLACUHO since moving to Illinois for my first job out of graduate school, back in 2006. Lucky for me, the annual conference was being held in Springfield, IL which was a commutable distance from Millikin University, where I was working at the time. My supervisor encouraged my coworker and me to attend, since it would be such a budget-friendly professional development opportunity. Needless to say, I quickly grew an appreciation for the community of professionals that GLACUHO gathers together, and continue to value the ideas and collaborations that come out of relationships initiated through the organization. What advice would you give someone looking to get involved in a professional organization? My advice would be to know why you are interested in getting involved in a professional organization. I think that the overarching benefits of being a part of a professional organization are often shared, but many of us have not been challenged to define the “why” more personally. I would suggest that the following questions be explored prior to involvement and then reexamined after becoming involved in a professional organization: What (and to what extent) am I personally willing to invest in this organization -- time, talent, knowledge, skills, financial resources? What (and to what extent) is my institution/employer willing to invest in this organization? What is the expected return on investment and how does that fit into my personal values and the values of my institution/employer? What goals do I have within the organization? Who else is a part of this organization and are there opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships?  What has been your greatest professional learning opportunity? GLACUHO has afforded me with MANY learning opportunities – attending conference programs, presenting conference programs, committee work, the Professional Development Institute (PDI), brainstorming sessions with professionals throughout the region, and access to research and best practices through organizational communications. Is any one of these greater than another? I'm not so sure. For me, it’s the whole package that has molded me into the professional that I am, and that has allowed me to continue to be malleable. What has been your greatest professional accomplishmentin the past year? I survived a mid-level job search in Chicago. If you have performed a job-search recently, you can likely attest that a successful job-search in today’s market is indeed an accomplishment, in and of itself. However, to have found a job that challenges me professionally, aligns with my personal set of values, and allots me the opportunity to interact with students charged with being agents of change in our society, I couldn’t possibly be more proud. Through this accomplishment, I have learned the value of trusting my instincts and being patient in finding a position that fits. (As a side note: if you are currently and at some point in the future navigating the job-search process, I would be more than willing to journey with you through that process, so feel free to reach out.)   Letter from the GLACUHO President Dear GLACUHO Members – We are quickly approaching the middle of arguably one of the busiest months of the year. While still deeply rooted in the current year, our attention is also focused on the future as we interview student and professional staff members, coordinate housing assignment processes, sign summer conference contracts, and plan for renovations. Likewise, our GLACUHO committees will soon be meeting for the Winter Meeting to prepare for the upcoming year, finalizing and beginning implementation of their plans to provide quality opportunities for you and your staff to learn, lead, and serve. In a year that we are focusing on change, we received resignations from our Michigan and Illinois delegates as they are going through job transitions. We received many nominations in both states. Danielle Merrill of Michigan State University was appointed to fill the Michigan delegate role through November 2017. The process to fill the Illinois delegate position is in progress and should conclude by next week. Our strategic plan implementation task forces are also gearing up. In what can be considered a lesson learned, we discovered much overlap between individuals interested in serving on the task forces and our committee membership. In order to keep the committees intact, the task forces will begin meeting virtually after the Winter Meeting. Diversity & Inclusion Task Force Chair: Bobbie Cole (Northern Illinois University); Jeremy Alexander (Eastern Illinois University); John Cheney (Miami University); Aaron Copley-Spivey (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago); Meredith Dixon (Ohio Wesleyan University); Jim Hague (Ball State University); C. Lovey Marshall (University of Southern Indiana); Erin Mieskowski (Western Michigan University); Shavonn Nowlin (Illinois Institute of Technology); Lisa Ortiz (Ferris State University); Alison Sinadinos (Indiana University); Quiana Stone (DePaul University); Lisa Walker (Ball State University); MaryAnn Wilk (Ohio State University) Governance Task Force Chair: Gary Bice, Jr. (Northern Michigan University); Jennifer Bannon (Purdue University); Vicka Bell-Robinson (Miami University); Heather Bisher (Marian University); Ray Gasser (Michigan State University); Matt Hageny (Ball State University); Jocelyn Maul (Indiana University); Amy Price (University of Southern Indiana); Ray Tennison (Loyola University Chicago); Nick Varner (Michigan State University) Financial Stability Task Force Chair: Treasurer Justin Schuch (Western Illinois University); David Berland (University of Dayton); John Biernbaum (Western Illinois University); Abbie DuPay (Indiana University – Southeast); Sarah Meaney (Miami University) We look forward to the work that the task forces and committees will do throughout the year to enrich your professional experiences with GLACUHO. Paul

 

2016 Winter Meeting . 25 THOUGHTS FOR WINTER MEETING The board wishes to share some knowledge, tradition, tips, and thoughts with you. Introduce yourself to people you do not know. Bundle up for the walk to the dining hall.  It can get quite chilly. Meals are served at the posted times.  Please do not be late. For the convenience of our committee members to have access to their cabins, the cabin doors are unlocked. Read everything that is handed to you for discussions. Everyone’s opinion matters. Be open-minded and listen to others’ opinions.  At times, you may need to take a stand.  At other times, you may need to compromise. The camp is served by well water, so you may wish to bring your own bottled water for drinking purposes. When it comes to discussions, try not to repeat things in the interest of time. Be kind to the campers that will be sharing this space with us. Be yourself. The sharing of food/snacks is a strong tradition of the Winter Meeting, and very much encouraged. Take good notes.  We always need to reflect on discussions later. Make this experience worthwhile and productive.  This is the only time the working members of the Association get together in their entirety. When someone is excited about sharing an idea, please let them have the stage. Smile a lot.  It will make the time we spend together more fun. Do not stay up too late on Sunday since there will still be work to be done on Monday morning. Talk slow, but think quick. If someone snores, do not bring it up the next day.  Bring earplugs. Tell the Camp Tecumseh Staff that you appreciate them hosting us. Keep in touch with one another when you leave.  The business of GLACUHO needs to be done all year long. Beware of the Mafia.  They usually make an appearance on Sunday night (…ask veteran campers about what this means…). Do not worry about fashion.  Be comfortable, it is the outdoors. Give yourself a pat on the back when you volunteer and give of yourself (…attending the Winter Meeting counts…). Be attentive during everyone’s closing reports. Take good notes so that you can follow up on tasks and responsibilities. Come to the Winter Meeting with two new ideas for your committee.  We can never have enough new ideas. GLACUHO Video Stories The Professional Foundations and the Communications & Marketing Committees are seeking your help to share out to the Great Lakes region why you love GLACUHO. We hope to create short, informative videos to share out to new members and institutions to show off what GLACUHO can offer them. But we don’t want to simply state all the wonderful things about GLACUHO; we hope to show this through the stories of our members! We are seeking your help by sending us a video of yourself telling of some of your favorite GLACUHO things. The three videos we are looking to create have themes we are looking for contributions on. GLACUHO 365– Consider sharing aspects that you can still be involved in, not just at the conference but 365 days a year. Think of serving on committees and what that entails such as Camp T and building a network, to write for Trends, to attend PDI (Professional Development Institute) or MLI (Mid-Level Institute) and more. What to Expect at the Annual Conference– Share with us what a new attendee should look forward to when attending the annual conference such as presentation sessions, the networking opportunities available, attending identity or affinity group socials, the exhibitor fair, or other committee sponsored events such as GLACUHO Gives Back, university or vendor tours, the book exchange, and more. Welcome to GLACUHO– Share how GLACUHO became a professional home for you. This video would serve as a formal welcome and introduction into the organization as a whole. Share what you know is the purpose, mission, vision is of GLACUHO. Explain what the structure is with the tri-presidents, board and state delegates. Share about how to stay connected with us on social media outlets and through reading Trends. Send your video recording to us at prof...@glacuho.org. Any phone recording such as through an iPhone will work. Please try to have minimal background noise in the recording as best as possible so we can produce the best video possible. Thank you for considering sharing your GLACUHO story with us! Congratulations to the Professional Development Institute Class of 2016! The following twenty professionals were selected to attend PDI 2016, please join me in congratulating them! PDI is an immersive professional development opportunity for Housing and Residence Life professionals in the Great Lakes region with 3-5 years of full-time experience. These twenty participants will engage in sessions facilitated by the PDI faculty, consisting of veteran professionals in housing, residence life, and student affairs. The faculty will be sharing their expertise by presenting in five topical areas. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues and receive mentorship to survive and thrive at the next level. Danielle Merrill, Michigan State University Kayla Dalton, Ball State University Bridget McDermott, Aurora University Scott Baietti, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Joseph Binkley, University of Southern Indiana Quentin Brackenridge, Illinois State University Amanda Hamilton, University of Cincinnati Jacqueline Miller, Western Michigan University Alex Dresen, Indiana State University Monique Harmon, Eastern Illinois University Bryttani Watson, Purdue University Matthew Delaney, Grand Valley State University Ben Daleiden, Denison University Steven Sajkich, Miami University Amanda Halfacre, DePauw University Larry Ailes, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Emily Davis, Grand Valley State University Amy Fitzjarrald, Illinois State University Genesis White, Illinois State University Quanisha Kumi Darfour, Illinois State University  The 8th Annual PDI will take place in Brookston, Indiana February 12th – 14th, 2016 prior to the GLACUHO Winter Meeting Our 2016 PDI Faculty are: Vicka Bell-Robinson - Associate Director Residence Life, Miami University Carl Krieger - Director of Residential Life, Purdue University Aaron Hart - Director, Housing and Residence Life, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Karen Corley - RHS/REHS Assistant Director, Outreach Michigan State University John Biernbaum - Associate Vice-President of Student Services Western Illinois University There is no cost to PDI participants thanks to the generous sponsorship of:

 

IRHA School Registration       Illinois Residence Hall Association The University of St. Francis is proud to be the host of IRHA 2016, February 19-21.

 

Join the Professional Network As the conference has ended, Professional Foundations wants you to continue networking and invites you join the Professional Network mentoring program. Monthly prompts will be provided for you to have discussion topics that will spark meaningful conversations between you and your partner. Share your experiences through this mentorship program and learn from your mentor/mentee in the region Click Here for The Professional Network Jobs in GLACUHO Click for Job Openings

 

Click for Information       OPE 2016 Searching a professional position in residence life? Seeking out a graduate assistantship? Looking to add some new staff members to your team? Then consider The Oshkosh Placement Exchange - February 25th-28th in Oshkosh, WI. There is typically a strong contingent of GLACUHO Members at OPE, as well as our annual GLACUHO OPE Social.  As of 1/20/16, 311 candidates have registered for OPE, as have 125 institutions, many of which have multiple openings for their positions.

 

STARS College is Accepting Undergraduate Applicants July 6-8 in Seattle, WA STARS College is a three-day experience for undergraduate students interested in learning about the student affairs and campus housing professions. STARS College offers large group presentations, interactive activities, role play situations, self-evaluation, and small mentoring groups to educate participants about what a career in campus housing offers. STARS College will accept 40-55 students who have at least one full year of undergraduate study remaining after August 2016. Applicants must demonstrate significant interest in campus housing, residence life, and student affairs through their involvement or work experience during their time as an undergrad. In addition, each participant must show commitment from an on-campus mentor who will play a vital role in continued mentoring and exposure to the field after STARS College has concluded. Applications are now being accepted for STARS College 2016. Applications are due by Monday, February 29, 2016. Information on STARS

 

Dates to Remember

 

National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) Institute Dates – June 7th to June 12th Hosts – Michigan State University &University of South Florida       Oshkosh Placement Exchange (OPE) Conference Dates – February 25th to February 28th           The Placement Exchange (TPE) Conference Dates – March 9th to March 13th Location – Indianapolis, Indiana

 

 

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