Fwd: State Update January 29, 2016

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How did you become involved in GLACUHO?      I was encouraged to attend my first conference when I was working in the Chicago area by many of the great people I met through CASCHA. I went to Indianapolis in 2013 and had a really great experience. The people of GLACUHO are incredibly welcoming and very helpful. Even though I was the only delegate from my institution I was not alone at any point while I was there. This is how I knew GLACUHO is a good place for me to be connected. What advice would you give someone looking to get involved in a professional organization?     The number one piece of advice is to just get out there and do something, that's what I did. GLACUHO makes it very easy to join a committee by filling out the simple form, but I've found that whatever organization or little piece of involvement you're looking for, you can do just by asking. If you want to help, people are welcoming to that. If you don't know where to start, talk to someone who is involved. Send an email or a tweet and say, "I'm looking to get involved, but I don't know how." There are lots of great professionals that can steer you in the right direction. What has been your greatest professional learning opportunity?     I have been fortunate to work at two institutions, which have each challenged me in different ways. There are a number of particular moments I can pinpoint where, looking back, it is easy to say, "wow, I learned a lot from that experience." One particular case was as a new hall director when a student staff member came to me scared because she learned about a sexual assault that may have occurred. It is not an experience I recall with warm and fuzzy feelings. I hope never to have to respond to that exact situation again, but the skills I came away with have helped me numerous times since that point. The biggest takeaways are compassionate listening, following policies and procedures and putting students first – including student staff. What has been your greatest professional accomplishment in the past year?     This past year has been characterized by my spreading my wings and trying new things. Not all have been successful, but I think the fact that I'm putting myself out there and trying stuff because it will help my students or my colleagues or me is a success in its own right. Some highlights are my involvement in the prostaff training committee at SIUE, submitting (unsuccessfully) a program proposal for NASPA, joining a GLACUHO committee for the first time, and very recently getting accepted for the 2016 PDI cohort. I'm looking forward to building on these to create further successes in 2016 and beyond.

 

Note from the State Delegate It is with a heavy heart that I regret to inform you that I will be stepping down from my Illinois Delegate position in the coming months due to personal reasons. My time within GLACUHO will forever hold a special place.  Through the guidance of the Tri-Presidents, I will reach out to interested individuals to help make for a smooth transition. For any nominations or those that are interested, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at illi...@glacuho.org

 

2016 Winter Meeting Registration Registration is live for the 2016 Winter Meeting which will take place on February 14th and 15th in Brookston, Indiana.  The registration deadline is January 31, 2016. Register Now 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 Resume Review Each year GLACUHO’s Professional Foundations Committee offers GLACUHO members the opportunity to have their resume reviewed or review another member’s resume. Whether you are a graduate student preparing for the job market, a new professional looking to update your resume with your new job experiences, or an experienced housing professional searching for that specific next role, the Resume Review Program offered by GLACUHO offers an opportunity for all members to improve their resume. GLACUHO’s Resume Review Program strives to match those who submit resumes for review with reviewers who have experience in both the area of expertise and institution type our members are seeking to advance in. Because of this, we need as many members as possible to volunteer their time to review resumes. The Resume Review Program is only as successful as our members make it! The GLACUHO 2016 Resume Review will be accepting submissions for both resume review and resume reviewers from now until Friday, February 5th, 2016. Applications should be submitted online. The week of February 8th-12th, 2016 you will receive an email from the Resume Review sub-committee with notification of your peer reviewer. Additionally, all who submit resumes for review will also receive comments from the Professional Foundations Committee Resume Review Team. Any questions that you have regarding the GLACUHO 2016 Resume Review should be submitted to the Professional Foundations Resume Review Team. 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.

 

June 7-12, 2016 Applications due February 4, 2016 The James C. Grimm National Training Institute provides an exceptional professional development experience for advancing professionals (3-7 years) working in housing and residence life.  Participants meet and interact with other colleagues, establish mentor relationships with experts in the field, create professional development plans, and gain skills and competencies needed to meet the current and future demands of the profession.  Learn More

 

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

 

ACUHO-I Internships Materials Review – January 14th National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) Application Deadline February 4th Institute Dates – June 7th to June 12th Hosts – Michigan State University &University of South Florida       Southern Placement Exchange (SPE) Conference Dates – February 4th to February 6th 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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