Happy Friday, Illinois!It's the last Friday of 2016, and I have one final State Update for you all. In this update, you'll find information regarding an upcoming webinar (FREE, by the way), the link to apply to be a Mid-Level Institute faculty member, and an opportunity to participate in an ACUHO-I research initiative. Additionally, I've left some bits from the last update in case you missed them (submission form for TRENDS articles, a video form the Contemporary Issues Committee, and the application to host an ACUHO-I intern). All the best,
Webinar Registration:Please register for Faith and Spirituality: Are We Even Allowed to Be Talking About This? – Part 2 which will occur on January 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. After you
register, you will receive a confirmation email which will contain information about joining the webinar. Synopsis:In this webinar, Rabbi Ilan Schwartz will discuss his journey of working with Jewish students in the realm of higher education and student affairs. Rabbi Ilan will walk us through current barriers that our Jewish students are facing, what is happening in the realm of higher education from the lens of the Jewish community, and how we can
support our Jewish students who reside within our halls and houses on campus. About the Presenter:Rabbi Ilan Schwartz, the Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator at the Hillel Ohio State Wexner Jewish Student Center. Rabbi Ilan has been working at The Ohio State University for three years and is working to make a home away from home for his students. Rabbi Ilan works most often with engaging students both on and off campus and provides programming which aligns with Jewish traditions and practices.
Are you interested in serving as a faculty member for the Mid-Level Institute?
For your time and dedication, you would receive a small stipend, plus the great reward of knowing you have mentored and given back to professionals in the field. In order to serve as MLI faculty, you must be able to commit to the following:Commit to spending the dates of MLI, June 4-5, 2017, on-site participating in MLI in Indianapolis, Indiana (this runs concurrently with the GLACUHO Summer Board meeting).Present a two-hour presentation on an area of expertise. Applicants are asked to propose their own topics during the application
process. Mentor 2-3 professionals during MLI and continue after (if desired by participants)
As part of the application process, you will need to provide the following:
A proposed topic(s) for presentation;A description of your previous experience with mentorship at your institution and/or within GLACUHO; andA recent (< 3 years) resume.
The application deadline for prospective faculty members
is Friday, January 20, 2017, at 1:00pm Eastern.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.glacuho.org/?MLI_Faculty
GLACUHO supports ACUHO-I's initiatives to advance research in areas related to campus housing. To that end, we would like to share an opportunity to participate in a research project. The ACUHO-I Research Committee has given the following researcher permission to survey ACUHO-I's membership, and we also want to give you the opportunity to participate. Participation in this study is voluntary and anonymous for all respondents. Information about and a link to the study follows:
The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of the Perceptions of Cultural Competency Skills for University & College Professional Housing and Residential Life Staff. You were selected to participate in this survey because your input can assist in better understanding cultural competency within Housing and Residence Life. I hope that the perspectives as professional Housing and Residence Life staff, will serve to support the development of future professionals that focus on college culture and inclusivity of all students to support retention and graduation. Additionally, your perspectives could be used to develop additional academic success strategies within the professional field.
There are no foreseeable risks to you by completing this survey, as all results will be kept completely confidential. You are free to withdraw and discontinue at any time without penalty. There will be no direct personal benefit to you, but your participation will contribute to your understanding and reflection of your experiences.
If you have any questions concerning your participation in this study now or in the future, you can contact the principal investigator, William G. Washington III, at 616-827-2912 or via e-mail at wwas...@emich.edu.
This research protocol and informed consent document have been reviewed and approved by the Eastern Michigan University Human Subjects Review Committee for use. If you have questions about the approval process, please contact the Director of the Graduate School ((734) 487.0042, human.s...@emich.edu).
Your participation is completely voluntary, and you are under no obligation to accept this invitation to participate. If you wish to participate, please click the link below to review the informed consent information and to begin the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SASAScale
Sincerely,
William G. Washington III
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Leadership and Counseling
Eastern Michigan University
The deadline for the next issue of Trends is quickly approaching. Please consider submitting an article. The guidelines are below:All members of GLACUHO institutions are encouraged to submit articles for publication. Be sure to indicate author’s name, institution, e-mail address and GLACUHO committee or Board affiliation, if applicable. Articles not received on time or not published will be considered for the next issue. Necessary editorial revisions will be made to ensure publication quality and to meet space requirements. Material that has been
submitted to other publications is discouraged. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of references, quotations, tables, and figures submitted for publication. Authors further hold GLACUHO harmless from any liability resulting from publication of articles. Any editorial mention of commercial interests in intended entirely as an information service and should not be construed as an endorsement, actual or implied, by GLACUHO.
The Contemporary Issue for this year is Student Advocacy: Helping Support Students with Dissenting Behaviors. Throughout the year, there will be videos in the State Newsletters designed to acclimate the membership to the topic. This first video is by Steven Pinker who comments on taboos, political correctness, and dissent. The video is approximately 8 minutes long and is quite thought provoking. After watching the video, please feel free to participate in a discussion on Twitter @glacuho #dissentingbehaviors or on the GLACUHO Facebook page. This video does not necessarily represent the views of GLACUHO or the Contemporary Issues Committee or it's members. It is designed to promote
thought and conversation surrounding the topic of dissent.
Searching for an unforgettable professional experience this summer? Check out the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program! Whether a young professional looking to diversify your skills or a seasoned pro hoping to mentor a young professional as you tackle summer responsibilities, the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program could be exactly what you're looking for! Interns can assist across a variety of areas, including training, conference management, special projects, program development, and more. For more information on this prestigious program, click the title banner above. Don't delay! The deadline for interns and host sites is January 11, 2017.
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