Program Sessions

SESSION #1 1

MONDAY, 8:00-9:00am

Beginning the Journey of Supervision Room # 200

Rachel Hosler, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Walsh University ([email protected]) Bryan Badar, Director of Residence Life, Walsh University ([email protected])

As you begin your first job within housing, one of the first challenges you may face is supervising one or more individuals as a responsibility of your job. Supervising can be rewarding and challenging and as you continue in your career the more individuals you supervise the more you learn about yourself. This session will look at theories behind successful supervision, how to implement these theories and how to succeed in your first supervisory position. This program will be limited to 25 participants.

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Streamlining Physical Plant Operations in a University’s Housing Department Using Internet Technology Room # 201

Scott Hair, Regional Account Manager, SchoolDude.com ([email protected])

Most physical plant teams in the university’s housing department are fighting fires by reacting to work requests from their students – work requests that occur hundreds to thousands of times a year and drive manpower responsibilities. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have been available for years and allow the physical plant team to streamline this process. However, the systems have historically been too expensive and too complicated for most small educational institutions. New Internet technology brings the power of maintenance technology to the smallest of physical plant departments, as well as the largest!

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Women's Journeys in GLACUHO Roundtable Discussion Room # 202

Laura Berry, Director of Housing and Residence Life, University of Southern Indiana ([email protected]) Julie Payne Kirchmeier, Director of University Housing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ([email protected]) Ann Marie Klotz, Assistant Director for Programming and Training, DePaul University [email protected]

Each of us has a different journey to where we are currently. In April of 2007, the AAUW released a report entitled “Behind the Salary Gap” in which many issues impacting salaries, career advancement and equity were discussed. This roundtable session is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to learn about and discuss these issues in greater detail, as well as begin a conversation about what women in the housing profession need from our regional association. Information will be shared back with the board of GLACUHO and the GEAR committee in order to frame further association programs, discussions and activities.

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S.H.O.down: Journey through a case study with a Senior Housing Officer Room # 203

Nicole Coy, Assistant Director of Residential and Commuter Education, Hiram College ([email protected]) Kyle Lineback, Hall Director, Southern Illinois University: Edwardsville ([email protected]) Jack Trump, Heritage Commons Apartment Director, Miami University [email protected]

Have you ever dealth with a situation on your campus and wondered if there was a definitive response or answer? Case studies in our profession come from these situations. Attend this session and watch several Senior Housing Officers solve a case study. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to observe the SHO's solve the case and then ask questions.

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Journeys in Social Justice: The Ball State University R.E.D Project Room # 204 Tracy Dubs, Hall Director, Ball State University ([email protected]) Tim O'Malley, Hall Director, Ball State Unviersity ([email protected])

Are you looking for a creative and dynamic diversity initiative for your campus?! The Residential Experience in Diversity, or R.E.D., Project was created and implemented through the Office of Housing and Residence Life at Ball State University. The R.E.D. Project was a way to positively impact institutional climate and allowed students an interactive and exciting way to engage with others on various topics of diversity. This program will outline the R.E.D Project and explain how participants can adjust the program to meet their campus needs. Presenters will help participants assess their own university climate in order to develop their own unique diversity initiative.

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Academic Honor Code: Not Just a Classroom Issue Room # 205 Ostrowski Janielle, Director of Residence Life, Lawrence Technological University ([email protected])

What happens when a student violates your school’s academic honor code? What happens if that student is a staff member? If a staff member is found in violation, how, if at all, does it impact their employment within you department? This presentation will share one campus’ response to this issue and participants will share how their campuses respond.

7A The 21st Century Project (Extended Session) Room # 206

John Bruch, Area Coordinator, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected]) Javier Esteban, Mackey Mitchell ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION The 21st Century Project of ACUHO-I is a multi-phased initiative leading to the construction of a new, state-of-the-art residential facility. In addition to creating one or more prototype residential facilities, the project will assist colleges and

universities in designing new buildings that reflect the ever-changing roles residences play in the collegiate experience. Mackey Mitchell and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) won the People’s Choice Award. Come and have a look inside the concept and design with members from Mackey Mitchell and SIUE as they take us through the first phases of this project.

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Finding the Fit: Navigating the job search as a LGBT professional Room # 207 Lisa Ortiz, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Ferris State University ([email protected]) CJ Holterman, Residence Hall Director, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ([email protected])

The success of a job search often depends on the fit of the person to the institution. Institutional fit is an important aspect of a job search for a LGBT professional who is looking for a welcoming community to both live and work in. This session will discuss the importance of developing a plan when job searching as a LGBT professional. Authenticity, domestic partnership benefits, current laws, and institutional fit will be discussed in this informative and comprehensive session.

9 GLACUHO Conference Schedule Task Force: We Need to Hear From You! Scott Boden, GLACUHO Past President & Associate Director of Housing Education, Ohio State University ([email protected])

At the 2007 Annual Conference, the president at the time, Scott Boden, created a task force to address the structure and timeline of the GLACUHO conference. A Task Force was created with representation from all 4 states as well as different institutional demographics to explore different conference schedules across various ACUHO-I regions and report back with suggestions to our membership. It has been our intention to gather data to inform us as we consider changing the structure and timeframe of our conference. Please come and listen to the thoughts of the Task Force and learn about our suggestions for change. We are also interested in learning from your perspective what changes could be made to ensure that our conference continues to meet the needs of our association. Please visit with the task force, bring ideas and be a part of GLACUHO’s future!!!

10 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209

Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

11 Journey into the real world: Recent alumni perceptions of residence

hall leadership learning Room # 210

Joshua Lawrie, Area Director, Eastern Illinois ([email protected])

Have you ever wondered if your student leaders gained any tangible skills, which will help them in the workforce? Do you ponder how they use their skills outside of the residence halls? This presentation will answer these questions and many more based upon a qualitative study conduct with 6 alumni who are currently in the workforce. The presentation will allow you to follow these alumni’s journey into the workforce and gain insight into whether they use skills learned in residence hall organizations in their careers.

SESSION #2

MONDAY, 9:15-10:15am

12 Let's Take a Mid-Year Rest Stop! How's the Advising Going? Roundtable Discussion Room # 200 Sheila Coressel, Assistant Director for Training & Development, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ([email protected])

Lack of attendance? Low morale? Domineering officer? It doesn't matter if your organization has an issue or not, this is a great time for all advisors to gather to discuss what's happening and to share suggestions with other advisors. This is open is any current or former advisor who is interested sharing or learning about the advisor role. Topics that may be covered: low attendance, motivating members, the advisor’s role, budgeting, legal issues, and others.

13 Live Action Underground Railroad Room # 201 Kari Talik, Hall Director, Ferris State University ([email protected])

It is so dark that you can't see your own hand in front of your face. You have no idea why you chose to go into the woods, you should have chosen the river. You decided to leave with your sister in the evening, when you really wanted to leave with your brother. All of these choices, and with each choice you are unsure if you have become one step closer to getting caught. This is just the beginning, come and experience what it was like to actually go through the Underground Railroad. This program will be limited to 20 participants.

14 Recruiting candidates to take the road less traveled. Room # 202

Carly Jones, Assistant Director, College of Wooster ([email protected]) Christie Bing-Kracker, Associate Dean/Director of Residence Life, College of Wooster ([email protected])

Ever had the experience of finding a candidate who connected well with your institution, but found it difficult to sell them on your location? Feel like you need to live close to a beach, a big city, or a good ski resort to get people to look at your position? Come join a group of colleagues for a discussion on recruiting strategies for schools off the beaten path during tough economic times.

15 A Vision for the Journey: Using the Institutional Mission as more than a Guide Room # 203 Aaron Copley, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Millikin University ([email protected]) Molly Pawsey, Area Coordinator for Residence Life, Millikin University ([email protected])

End unintentional meandering and restart the journey with mission-driven strides! This session strives to develop the ability to incorporate the university's mission and vision into the daily work of housing and residence life. Participants will be encouraged to think beyond present practices in order to realign the department with institutional goals -- live, breathe, and speak the mission. Note: This session will NOT merely focus on what's happening with Millikin University's campus, but instead will actively work to create opportunities to enhance participants’ focus on their own universities’ missions.

16A True Confessions of an SHO: Life Inside the Corner Office (Extended Session) Room # 204 Kelly Wesener, Assistant Vice President for Student Services, Northern Illinois University ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION You aspire to be a Senior Student Affairs Officer, but do you really know what is included in the job? That dream job may be a nightmare once you know what happens in the corner office! Come learn about the responsibilities of the SHO position, the skills needed for success, and how to begin to build your resume.

17A

Is something bad happening in Oz? (Extended Session)

Room # 205 Ramona Bolden Fether, Assistant Director, Indiana University ([email protected]) Michael Moore, Associate Director, Indiana University ([email protected]) Cedric Harris, Residence Manager, Indiana University [email protected]

EXTENDED SESSION Calling all alums of Shiz University! If you enjoyed the musical “Wicked” (based on the book by Gregory Maguire), you’ll enjoy this session. This session will include a structured discussion and identification of the many lessons this important tale has to offer. We will strategize methods for becoming better allies, educators, and leaders for our students, staff, & colleagues. While this session may not make you “Popular”, we hope that you’ll leave with tools that allow you to enrich others on your journey to the Emerald City! This program will be limited to 35 participants.

7B The 21st Century Project (Extended Session) Room # 206

John Bruch, Area Coordinator, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected]) Javier Esteban, , Mackey Mitchell ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION The 21st Century Project of ACUHO-I is a multi-phased initiative leading to the construction of a new, state-of-the-art residential facility. In addition to creating one or more prototype residential facilities, the project will assist colleges and universities in designing new buildings that reflect the ever-changing roles residences play in the collegiate experience. Mackey Mitchell and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) won the People’s Choice Award. Come and have a look inside the concept and design with members from Mackey Mitchell and SIUE as they take us through the first phases of this project.

18 LGBT Safe Zone/Allies Training Room # 207 Anton Zanotto, Graduate Supervisor, Indiana University - Bloomington ([email protected])

Many institutions are now seeking to create Safe Space programs for their LGBT student populations. Additionally, many student affairs professionals would like to serve as allies for LGBT students, but do not have the training or resources to do so. This program seeks to help educate professionals about how to begin Safe Space programs, become and train allies to LGBT students, and share ideas from different institutions which have these programs. This program is open to all audiences and will be a combination of presentation and discussion.

19 Sitting in the Middle: A Roundtable Discussion for Mid-Managers Room # 208

Sara Ivey Lucas, Assistant Director - Assignments, Indiana University ([email protected]) Jennifer Jacobson, Area Coordinator, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected])

This program will be a roundtable discussion for mid-level professionals ONLY. This program will be designed to provide a safe and energizing environment for mid-level managers to discuss key issues in our departments and profession. We will discuss topics such as generational issues in supervision, building collaborative relationships with other mid-level managers and how to deal with the issues of moving up, moving around, or staying put. Please come with questions and answers.

20 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209

Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

21 The Journeys of Creating a Residential Curriculum Room # 210 Daniel Schraeder, Residential Learning Coordinator, Valparaiso University ([email protected]) Kevin Malburg, Residential Learning Coordinator, Valparaiso University ([email protected])

Do you find that your RAs are unsure what to program on or have problems defining students’ needs? Do you find when your RAs implement their programs, they have trouble completing their objectives or the programs lack quality? These are the issues we encountered, and we will share the journey we took to create a Residential Curriculum. The curriculum provided our RAs with a more concrete programming model but also allowed them the freedom to creatively program. When you walk out of this

presentation, you will have the tools to create your own Residential Curriculum with a focus that fits with the needs of your university.

SESSION #3

MONDAY, 10:30-11:30am

22 Best Practices for International Student Housing Roundtable Discussion Room # 200

Joseph Haferman, Assistant Complex Director, Western Illinois University ([email protected]) Jennifer Shields, Hall Director, The Ohio State University ([email protected])

Four years ago Western Illinois University developed a small internationally themed housing option for students. University Housing and Dining Services was looking for a year round living option for international and domestic students that would have an international theme. Since its inception the International House has seen many changes, particularly in the demographic of students choosing this option. This round table is an opportunity for those working with, or interested in housing for our international student to share best practices and discuss where housing programs for this population is headed considering the increasing amount of international students in the U.S. This program will be limited to 20 participants.

23 36/24/36 - Only if she's 5'3" Room # 201 Jamie L. Workman, Coordinator of Residence Life, Miami University ([email protected])

It’s no mystery that a woman’s body image is affected by outside influences. The media, family influences, one’s peers, and campus environments are all key factors that play a role in how a woman views herself. Statistics show that negative body image is rising among traditionally aged college women. Come learn more about how living on a college campus impacts many women’s self images and how colleges are combating this phenomenon. Be prepared to share ideas and initiatives from your own campus and leave with strategies to help your students!role in how a woman views herself. Statistics show that negative body image is among the rise among traditionally aged college women. Come learn more about living on a college campus impacts many women’s self-image and how colleges are combating this phenomenon. Be prepared to share ideas and initiatives from your own campus and leave with ideas to help your students!

24 Constructing Your Own Path: An Introduction to Facilities & Its Significance to Your Residence Life Journey Room # 202 Jenesha Penn, Resident Director for Academic Programs, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected]) John Bruch, Area Coordinator for Facilities, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected])

For those of us in Residence Life, we typically enjoy our work because of the student interactions and developmental growth we are often part of. When we think about leaky faucets, labor unions, and constructing facilities according to LEED standards, our eyes

tend glaze over. This session aims to re-define why Facilities should be a significant part of your Residence Life journey and will provide you with the resources to begin moving forward in bettering your understanding of this very critical component of the Residence Life competencies.

25 Went to sleep as a Graduate Student, but woke-up as a New Professional… Now what? Roundtable Room # 203

Megan Thurston, Hall Director, Western Illinois University ([email protected]) Elizabeth Hudnall, Residence Hall Coordinator, Saint Louis University ([email protected]) Nicole Remy, Resident Director, Loyola University Chicago [email protected]

While graduate programs prepare incoming professionals to supervise graduate students and new professionals, there are many challenges a new professional faces in the supervisory role. The challenges tied to navigating relationship building and maintaining accountability with staff members close to one’s own age and professional experience will be addressed. Strategies for tackling these common challenges will be shared and we will generate ideas for best practice solutions. Additionally, we will look at what makes up the new professionals working within student affairs, as millennials begin to play a more active role within the field. Come share your experiences at our roundtable and learn how to create your journey as a new supervisor and professional in the field.

16B True Confessions of an SHO: Life Inside the Corner Office (Extended Session) Room # 204

Kelly Wesener, Assistant Vice President for Student Services, Northern Illinois University ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION You aspire to be a Senior Student Affairs Officer, but do you really know what is included in the job? That dream job may be a nightmare once you know what happens in the corner office! Come learn about the responsibilities of the SHO position, the skills needed for success, and how to begin to build your resume.

17B

Is something bad happening in Oz? (Extended Session)

Room # 205

Ramona Bolden Fether, Assistant Director, Indiana University ([email protected]) Michael Moore, Associate Director, Indiana University ([email protected]) Cedric Harris, Residence Manager, Indiana University [email protected]

EXTENDED SESSION Calling all alums of Shiz University! If you enjoyed the musical “Wicked” (based on the book by Gregory Maguire), you’ll enjoy this session. This session will include a structured discussion and identification of the many lessons this important tale has to offer. We will strategize methods for becoming better allies, educators, and leaders for our students, staff, & colleagues. While this session may not make you “Popular”, we hope that you’ll leave with tools that allow you to enrich others on your journey to the Emerald City! This program will be limited to 35 participants.

26 Journey of a Curricular Approach to Residential Education Room # 206 Amanda Stonecipher, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ([email protected]) Cathy Passananti, Hall Director, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ([email protected]) Kyle Lineback, Hall Director, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville [email protected]

Experience the peaks and valleys of the road from a programming model to a curriculum. What do the professionals love about this approach and what does the student staff appreciate? Learn how you can better serve your students as an educator. This session will share one university’s method for creating a rich residential experience for its residents.

27 Getting Faculty Members on Board: Developing an effective faculty involvement program Room # 207 Terrence Brooks, Assistant Director of Residential Life, Capital University ([email protected]) Temetria Hargett, Resident Director, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected])

The purpose of this program is to discuss the nature of intentional academic programs on residential campuses and ways to recruit faculty members for participation. Participants can expect engaging dialogue in a brainstorming session that will help institutions develop a faculty involvement program, especially when there isn’t much financial support. This presentation will utilize examples from a mid-sized, public institution and discuss faculty recruitment for such programs, assessment techniques, and much needed collaborations between campus offices.

28 Roommate Conflicts and Territoriality Research - A Collaboration Room # 208

Dr. Karen Erlandson, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Albion College ([email protected])

Communication Studies professor and Housing professional joined together to study territoriality as it played out in roommate conflicts at a small, private liberal arts college. Incoming first-year students filled out housing request forms with territoriality scale and students' territoriality scores were used in the roommate matching process. Preliminary research findings will be discussed. Ideal for small private colleges/universities looking to collaborate with faculty on research and to add research findings into departmental practices.

29 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209 Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

30 How did I get here? - A panel discussion on the career path of mid level professionals of color Room # 210 Lisa Ortiz, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Ferris State University ([email protected])

This dynamic panel discussion will focus on the topic of mid level professionals of color to the Residence Life field. Mid level professionals of color will discuss the skills and experiences that have been beneficial for them in the transition from an entry level to a mid level position in Residence Life. This session will be beneficial for Entry level professionals of color who are looking to take the next step to a mid level position in Residence Life and for CHOs who are interested in listening to the perspective of professionals of color in mid level positions.

SESSION #4

MONDAY, 4:00-5:00pm

31 Furniture 101: Understanding furniture and making wise choices Room # 200 Al Keener, Sales Associate, RT London ([email protected]) Matt Bierman, Director of Residential Facilities, Western Illinois University ([email protected]) Furniture is one specific element of student life that can either create a comfortable or confusing environment. Come to learn if a specific item of furniture is well made, about different wood species, different types of joints, fasteners, finishes, laminates, “green furniture”, and fabrics. Finally, what to look for in a company and sales person, checking references, warranties, service, and reputation. This presentation will include a “hands on” component parts demonstration and will cover these basics. It is designed for anyone with furniture selection responsibility who wants to understand more about what makes furniture good!

32 Exchanges Room # 201 Ramona Bolden Fether, Assistant Director, Indiana University ([email protected]) Lisa Ortiz, Asst. Director, Ferris State University ([email protected])

If you are interested in mentoring, this is the session for you! While mentoring enhances most professionals' careers, we will examine how it can be especially beneficial for people of color. We will explore what it means to be a mentor, devise strategies for successfully finding a good mentor, and discuss initiatives that GLACUHO has created to encourage mentoring.

33 Providing Campus Housing in Private Off Campus Apartments: Issues to Consider and Lessons Learned Room # 202

Paul Hubinsky, Director of Residence Life, Illinois Institute of Technology ([email protected]) Stacy Oliver, Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life, Indiana University South Bend ([email protected])

Need more room to house your residents, but not building anytime soon? Many campuses are exploring the idea of offering private off campus apartments as a residential option for their students. Come to learn about how one university has successfully operated in such a partnership for several years. Included will be discussion on issues to consider about and the pros and cons of the choices put into place by Valparaiso University.

34 Are you with me? Creatively Engaging RAs in Staff Meetings and One-on-Ones

Room # 203 Molly Pawsey, Area Coordinator, Millikin University ([email protected])

There is always at least one RA who is difficult to connect with during One-on-Ones. They are reserved, guarded, and the idea of building a relationship with them is a distant thought. Do you suffer from short staff meeting syndrome? No one is speaking, the students are disengaged, everyone is watching the clock, and everything is done in 10 minutes. This interactive session will be full of information to help put purpose, education, and development into RA One-onOnes and staff meetings. Participants will receive a packet of information regarding tools, activities, and tips to conduct effective interactions with student staffs.

35 Hero's Journeys: Using Literary Device to Assist Mentoring/Advising Relationships Room # 204

Todd Heft, Area Coordinator, Baldwin-Wallace College ([email protected]) Nikki Peters, Graduate Hall Director, Baldwin-Wallace College ([email protected])

Joseph Campbell’s research into numerous fictional and mythological heroes identifies a progression of events and characters that are common to almost all heroes. Classic and modern literature provides many examples of “hero” characters who have embarked on this “Hero's Journey”. Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, the Pevensie siblings in Narnia, and Dorothy Gail in Oz are but a few popular examples. But did any of these characters start out as more than the students we advise? This session will introduce the characters and events of the Journey, explore how these characters and events translate to the college experience, and discuss how we can use this literary device to help us aid our students.

36 GLACUHO and beyond: A journey through the landscape of professional development in sustainability Room # 205 Matthew Damschroder, Director of Residential Life, Illinois Wesleyan University ([email protected])

GLACUHO’s environmental statement calls upon housing officers to be advocates and educators regarding issues of sustainability. Yet for many, there’s a knowledge gap between experience and education and a firm understanding of the juxtaposition of sustainability and student affairs practice. Increasing one’s sustainability competency may mean reaching out for additional training and information on environmental issues, trends and best practices. GLACUHO is just one source of professional development with a sustainability component. This session will introduce several others. Conference and leadership opportunities abound in AASHE, HEASC, ACPA, and ACUHO-I – and that’s just the first leg of this whirlwind tour!

37 Queer: The New Frontier Room # 206

Wendy Hardy, Hall Director, Ferris State University ([email protected])

Jesica Berndt, Hall Director, Ferris State University ([email protected]) Brian Kelley, Hall Director, Ferris State University [email protected]

Sexual orientation and gender identity continue to be topics of discussion in student affairs and society. We define the “alphabet soup” and discuss ally development strategies…and the community evolves. “Coming out” begins earlier and is more fluid but “labels” may or may not be part of that process. It can be confusing to support and advocate for a community that cannot (or will not) be defined by label(s). We’ll discuss recent trends on queer identity and strategies for professionals and departments as we work to support diverse sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We welcome LGBTQI professionals, aspiring and seasoned allies.

38 The Strengths and Weaknesses of Diversity: Succeeding as Educators in a Multicultural, Intergenerational, Financially Challenging, and Intellectually Dynamic Society Room # 207

Liz Okuma, Professional Development Chair, Hiram College ([email protected]) Dee West, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Ethnic Diversity Affairs, Hiram College

Educators in the 21st century have the ability to have an enormous positive impact on society. In fact, for years, it has been discussed that the contemporary college/university campus would reflect perhaps “the” most multicultural learning environment in history. This interactive session will explore the skills and abilities necessary for educators to be successful engaging students and colleagues across culture. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying some of the common behaviors that unintentionally mimic an understanding of diversity and how to successfully correct them.

39 In and Out of Focus: Supervising RAs and Student Leaders with LD and/or ADHD Room # 208

Ellen Herion, Residence Director, DePaul University ([email protected]) Michael McKeon, Resident Director, Loyola University Chicago ([email protected])

We all know how difficult supervising our students can be. Sometimes we have to adapt to various styles and personalities, but what about students with learning disabilities and ADHD? How do we supervise these students differently? Should we supervise them differently? This session will discuss some challenges as well as best practices for supervising our student leaders with special needs while preparing them to enter a global society.

40 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209

Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

41 Retention IS our job Room # 210

Brian Kraft, Asst Director Residence Life, Ohio Dominican University ([email protected]) Joanna Ellwood, Director, Residence Life, Ohio Dominican University ([email protected])

Overall student retention rates and student academic success directly effect housing and residence life departments. During this presentation, we’ll discuss the basics of retention and how our university has developed campus wide initiatives designed to raise retention rates at the university. We will also share how our department has incorporated retention into our daily work. Participants will learn tangible ways that the Resident Assistants and Hall Directors have become an integral part of these efforts with the goal of raising housing occupancy levels and increasing student success on our campus.

SESSION #5 TUESDAY, 9:30-10:30am

42 Planning your professional development course: Getting the most out of the journey Roundtable Discussion Room # 200

Liz Okuma, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residential, Citizenship and Commuter Education, Hiram College ([email protected]) Nicole Coy, Assistant Director of Residential and Commuter Education, Hiram College ([email protected])

Have you ever wondered how to keep up with higher education trends? What is my next job or how am I gaining marketable experience? Join us for a roundtable discussion about professional development. In this session, we will challenge you to place professional development in your daily or weekly schedules. Participants will also determine what skills need refined through assessment.

43A The CRAWL Program: Addressing College Substance Use on Campus (Extended Session) Room # 201 Mike Tozer, Counselor, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION CRAWL is the a program at Eastern Illinois University that addresses more severe alcohol and drug violations. CRAWL stands for Choosing Responsible and Within Limits. This program has its basis in the latest research in the field of college drinking and marijuana use. It is modeled after the current Back on TRAC model developed at Colorado State University. The Advanced CRAWL program is an intervention that has the participants actively involved in learning skills to address poor decisions surrounding their substance use. Advanced CRAWL is a collaborative effort that involves Eastern Illinois University’s Counseling Center, Residence Life, Judicial Affairs Office, and the Health Education Resource Office. The program offers the more serious offenders the opportunity for an educational and therapeutic approach to resolving issues related to their substance use.

44 Women’s Rites of Passage: A Tool for helping 1st Generation College Students along their Journey Roundtable Room # 202

Quiana Stone, Complex Director, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected]) Temetria Hargett, Resident Director, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected])

First-generation college students represent 54% of the population on many American college campuses. Women (particularly women of color) make up the majority of this group. The excitement that many of these women bring to our communities is often exchanged for anxiety and frustration as they begin to struggle with a multitude of issues. If not supported adequately, these women may not connect to campus communities, specifically, the residential community. This disconnection may lead to inappropriate behaviors, low academic achievement, and eventually, withdrawal from the university. This roundtable is designed to educate professionals on how to engage

these women more effectively, and ensure success from the onset of their college experience.

45 How do I get Mid-Level to Include Me? Panel Discussion Room # 203

Sara Ivey Lucas, Assistant Director - Assignments, Indiana University ([email protected]) Jennifer Jacobson, Area Coordinator, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected])

This program will be a panel discussion and roundtable for new and entry level professionals looking to explore the issues related to moving into a mid-level management position. Panelists from a variety of institutions and backgrounds will discuss issues of communication, supervision, and transition as it relates to working in middle management. Please come with questions.

46 A Whole New World: Supervising Full Time Professional Staff – Roundtable Discussion Room # 204 Melinda Grove, Assistant Director, The University of Akron ([email protected])

This roundtable discussion is for those who are supervising full time professional staff either for the first time or for many years. The discussion will revolve around the differences in supervising graduate/student staff versus full time professional staff, the advantages and challenges of each, and potential strategies for dealing with some of those challenges. If you have found the transition into supervising professional staff members a little rocky, would like to improve your supervision techniques with professional staff, or want to share your successes – this session is for you.

47 Creating a Dynamic Working Partnership Room # 205

Mary Erin Morrissey, Residence Hall Director, Ball State University ([email protected]) Allyson Mayers, Assistant Residence Hall Director, Ball State University ([email protected])

This program will examine the essential components in an effective working relationship. As a residence hall director and assistant residence hall director team, we worked to find the balance between a collaborative and supervisory relationship. In this session we will present and explain the process we took to build our working relationship, ask for attendees to share their experiences, and answer questions. This session will cover a variety of ways to work in a partnership or team environment.

48 Praise the Lord! (and Pass the Ammunition) Room # 206

Matthew Damschroder, Director of Residential Life, Illinois Wesleyan University ([email protected]) Stacy Ploskonka, Residence Director, Illinois Wesleyan University ([email protected])

Attention to students' spiritual development is gaining credibility as essential practice for professionals dedicated to residents' holistic growth. For practitioners who find themselves continuing on their own spiritual journey, or maintaining neutrality at public institutions, this work may feel uncomfortable or intimidating, especially working with students whose beliefs seem more immutable and/or restrictive than one's own. Our goal is to open the toolbox and seek out the ammunition (development theory, skills, models of practice) that will make for trusting, supportive interactions with students of faith. This session will incorporate discussion and sharing, so attendees should be comfortable with moderate self-disclosure.

49 Class Matters: How SES Affects our Students & their College Experience Room # 207

Ellen Herion, Residence Director, DePaul University ([email protected]) Ronnie Houchin, First Year Advisor, Miami University, OH ([email protected])

This session intends to begin a conversation how classism is embedded into our student’s experience in college and how student affairs practitioners can create better environments of inclusiveness. In the context of diversity, class impacts the shaping of our student’s identity, yet it is highly unexamined in research. Furthermore, there is no student population that class affects more than our “working-class” students. This session will discuss the challenges of our working class students as well as best practices for affording them opportunities for success.

50 Don't Forget your Compass! Using Assessment to Guide Your Planning Journey (Extended Session) Room # 208 Julie Payne Kirchmeier, Director of University Housing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ([email protected]) Laura Berry, Director of Housing and Residence Life, University of Southern Indiana ([email protected])

Extended Session. When it comes time to embark on the journey of planning the future for your unit or department, having the compass of assessment "at the ready" is imperative. Having the information provided by various assessment tools or avenues will provide you with the important knowledge necessary to develop an effective plan. This session will allow participants the opportunity to understand the concepts of assessment, the importance of assessment in planning, the integration of learning outcomes into assessment, and how to develop an effective assessment plan.

51 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209

Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

52 Small Private School Issues Roundtable Room # 200

Terry Keller, East Area Director, Aquinas College ([email protected]) Sara Dickey, Associate Director of Residential Life and Housing, Hope College ([email protected]) MaryAnn Matzke, Residence Hall Director, Aquinas College [email protected] Dena Willis, Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life, Davenport University ([email protected])

Many of us from small institutions share similar challenges and rewards. This roundtable will allow an open space for conversations about issues specific to small, private institutions. Whether you’re wondering about how others work with a small RA staff, wear many “hats” as a professional, or transition from a large campus, we hope to cover the topics or questions that you have!

SESSION #6 TUESDAY, 10:45-11:45am 53 Does your Journey include being a Director at a Small College? Roundtable Discussion Room # 200 Robin Gagnow, Director of Residence Life, Baldwin-Wallace College ([email protected])

Are you a mid-level professional thinking about working at a small school environment? Do you feel overwhelmed by the differences and additional duties that would be expect of you? This roundtable discussion will share the rewards and challenges of working at a small college by a group of seasonal professional from the GLACUHO region. This program will be proactive and highly interactive as the panelists compare their experiences at different types of small colleges.

83 2008 GLACUHO Assessment Update…Come Hear What GLACUHO is Saying! Roundtable Discussion Room # 200 Scott Boden, Associate Director of Housing Education, Ohio State University ([email protected])

Currently, GLACUHO is in the 4th year of our assessment cycle. We have committed to listening to different levels of our association and working hard to learn how GLACUHO can better meet the needs of our membership. This year, we focused our assessment on New Professionals and Graduate Students. We have gathered information from the different levels of staff on these specific populations. Come learn about what information we gathered and how GLACUHO is working to address the needs of our membership. We will not only discuss how the conference can meet the needs of these populations, but what we can do on our home campuses to make a difference.

43B The CRAWL Program: Addressing College Substance Use on Campus (Extended Session) Room # 201 Mike Tozer, Counselor, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION CRAWL is the a program at Eastern Illinois University that addresses more severe alcohol and drug violations. CRAWL stands for Choosing Responsible and Within Limits. This program has its basis in the latest research in the field of college drinking and marijuana use. It is modeled after the current Back on TRAC model developed at Colorado State University. The Advanced CRAWL program is an intervention that has the participants actively involved in learning skills to address poor decisions surrounding their substance use. Advanced CRAWL is a collaborative effort that involves Eastern Illinois University’s Counseling Center, Residence Life, Judicial Affairs Office, and the Health Education Resource Office. The program offers the more serious offenders the opportunity for an educational and therapeutic approach to resolving issues related to their substance use.

54 Providing a JOURNEY of Their Own, An Introduction to Student Affairs for Undergraduate Students Room # 202 Victoria Kathrein, Residence Hall Director, Illinois Institute of Technology ([email protected]) Michelle Hopper, Complex Director, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected])

Join us as we JOURNEY down the path of welcoming undergraduate students into the field of Student Affairs. Learn from the presenters about programs and/or initiatives to provide during Student Affairs month, as well as developing a Preparatory Program, based off Eastern Illinois University’s program, for undergraduates on your campus. Participants will leave this presentation with a handful of resources for either type of initiative, as well as receive information of what other campuses around the GLACUHO region are doing! Help us reminisce about our own JOURNEY and begin to create a JOURNEY for the future of our field!

55 Making a Change in Course: Kicking the Tires on Your Career in Student Affairs Room # 203 Ziena Clarkson, Area Coordinator, University of Southern Indiana ([email protected])

There are a variety of vehicles you can take on the field trip of our careers, and sometimes the housing SUV (hybrid, of course!) just isn’t the car for us at that time! Come talk with a fellow driver who has seen her share of the road… after passing her driver’s test (aka grad school), this license holder took a spin in the student activities Winnebago. While she returned to her trusty housing car, she does have some experiences she’d love to share with others looking at a trip to the dealership of student affairs careers.

56 JOURNEYing Through the Generations: Revisiting Millennials in the Workplace Room # 204

Kelly Thacker, Eigenmann Residence Manager, Indiana University ([email protected]) Tiana Williams Iruoje, Briscoe Residence Manager, Indiana University ([email protected]) Anton Zanotto, Graduate Supervisor, Indiana University [email protected]

The term millennials’ has become part of student affairs vernacular, but what does being a millennial really mean and how does it impact our daily interactions? This interactive session will provide you with the tools to better understand the students and staff you work with everyday, in addition to providing supervisory suggestions. We ask that conference attendees bring an open mind as we journey together to redefine what millennial truly means.

57 Best Methods in Recruiting and Retaining People of Color Room # 205

Jody Stone, Assistant Director, Eastern Illinois University ([email protected]) Ramona Bolden Fether, Assistant Director, Indiana University ([email protected])

There have been many approaches and theories on best practices to recruit and retain people of color into our field but do they create tangible results? Many organizations spend an abundant amount of time and financial resources with little to show for it. This presentation will focus on best practices that have proven to create positive, tangible results in supporting, recruiting and retaining people of color. Attention will also be provided on our responsibility and best practices in support and mentoring young people of color into our field.

58 Girlfights are not Fetch: Mean Girls and Their Impact on our Residential Communities Room # 206 Ronnie Houchin, First Year Adviser, Miami University ([email protected]) Shannon Foley, First Year Adviser, Miami Univerity ([email protected])

The 2004 film Mean Girls brought to national attention the phenomenon of female bullying. By using this film and its many lessons as a framework, as well as current research and trends, we will explore the different tactics young women use to bully other young women, the reasons behind this bullying, and how it impacts our young women and our residential communities.

59 Promoting Holistic Growth of Resident Advisors: A Developmental Perspective on Training and Supervision Room # 207

Gina Kozlowski, Hall Director, The Ohio State University ([email protected]) Kavitha Dharmalingam, Assistant Hall Director, The Ohio State University ([email protected])

In paraprofessional training and supervision, the needs of RAs at various levels in their development are often not considered. According to several student development theories, students in differing years of college exhibit characteristics that represent diverse stages in these models. Since RAs are at dissimilar stages of development, training needs should be assessed, and expectations of RAs should not vastly exceed developmental levels. Our presentation will discuss the incongruence between the demands placed on RAs and their level of development. We will explore several cases and conclude by examining solutions that could be implemented when confronted with this dissonance.

60B Don't Forget your Compass! Using Assessment to Guide Your Planning Journey (Extended Session) Room # 208

Julie Payne Kirchmeier, Director of University Housing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ([email protected]) Laura Berry, Director of Housing and Residence Life, University of Southern Indiana ([email protected])

Extended Session. When it comes time to embark on the journey of planning the future for your unit or department, having the compass of assessment "at the ready" is imperative. Having the information provided by various assessment tools or avenues will provide you with the important knowledge necessary to develop an effective plan. This session will allow participants the opportunity to understand the concepts of assessment, the importance of assessment in planning, the integration of learning outcomes into assessment, and how to develop an effective assessment plan.

61 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209 Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

62 The Female Advantage: Creating Strategies to Assist Mid-level Women On their Journey to Success Room # 210

Ann Marie Klotz, Assistant Director of Residential Education, DePaul University ([email protected]) Deb Schmidt-Rogers, Director of Residential Education, DePaul University ([email protected])

This program is designed for female mid-level managers who seek to sustain their current level of success or obtain senior leadership positions. We believe that women have distinctly different managerial skills and these abilities should be maximized in order to succeed. These skills include but are not limited to: collaboration, time management, seeking compromise and using alternative management styles. The presenters interviewed several senior level women in our region about their uniquely female leadership traits and this program will offer video clips from these interviews. These leaders will discuss how they used the female advantage in their journey. This program will be limited t 35 participants.

SESSION #7 TUESDAY, 3:00-4:00pm 63

Moving towards wellness at Illinois

Room # 210

AJ Costa, Residence Hall Director, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ([email protected]) Melanie Pridemore, RD and Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ([email protected])

Student affairs is dedicated to serving the needs of students, but what happens when we ignore our own needs? In an effort to encourage a healthy lifestyle, many universities and student affairs departments are encouraging students and staff to make wellness a priority. From introducing nutritious snack options at meetings to sponsoring incentive programs, it is possible to create an environment that supports healthy living. In this presentation, we will showcase departmental changes and wellness programs at the University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign. Join us as we take you through our journey toward wellness, and help you start yours!

64 Getting Something for Nothing: Free Software and Technology for Professionals Room # 201

Eric Musselman, Resident Director, Loyola University Chicago ([email protected]) William Nelsen, Graduate Residence Hall Operations Director, Northern Illinois University ([email protected])

Add up the cost of the computer software we use (or may want to use) as professionals, and the pricetag easily exceeds $1,000. There are so many great free alternatives out there—everything from survey tools, calendars, video conferencing, and even a free alternative to the MS Office suite. Participants attending this session will learn about great alternatives to the software you currently use, as well as new (free) software that you may not have known about before.

65A

Housing Construction 101 (Extended Session)

Room # 202

Michael Schultz, Director of University Housing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ([email protected]) Paul Wuennenberg, Partner, Mackey Mitchell ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION Housing Construction 101 will walk the attendees through the Feasibility Stage to move in. This presentation is an abbreviated workshop that was presented at the ACUHO-I Chief Housing Institute in January 2008. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to lead the development of a housing project on their campus.

66 Online Roommate Self Selection

Room # 203 Bill Schnieder, Vice President Sales, Lifetopia, Corp. ([email protected])

This program will outline the current state of roommate assignment in Higher Education institutions and how the Housing Office can create new and more effective ways of bringing students together in a positive, diverse, and engaging environment. The session will include a review of an independent 2 year study on student assignment versus self selection. Students today expect to interact through the internet and are using technology like Facebook and MySpace to find out about their classmates. Schools are often faced with the dilemma of assignments and resolution while having higher level goals that include diversity and student responsibility. New technologies allow universities and colleges to reduce the administrative efforts of managing and resolving roommate assignments while offering students an opportunity to be a part of the process and therefore take ownership in the outcome.

67 You're New...They're Not! Room # 204 Kerry Mullen, Area Coordinator, John Carroll University ([email protected]) Michele Sheets, Director of Residence Life and Greek Affairs, Ashland University ([email protected])

Have you recently felt like a first year student walking on campus for the first time on your first day of classes? You look around-buildings are unfamiliar, campus policies are unknown and each person you pass has an unfamiliar face. It is apparent that you’re new…they’re not. As an employee in a new environment there are many challenges involved especially for a supervisor of students—for example your students may know more about the institution and its policies than you do. Although you may have years of professional experience, you are on new turf with policies and procedures you were accustomed to have changed. Join us to hear about how you can utilize Nancy Schlossberg’s Transition theory to help you and your staff cope with starting a new journey.

68 Desperate Families- the Journey of families living in Room # 205 Ro-Anne Royer, Assitant of Housing- Residence Life, Ball State University ([email protected]) Mary Erin Morrissey, Residence Hall Director, Ball State University ([email protected])

Living in as a single has its own challenges. Throw a dependent, and or a significant other into the apartment and it makes a good reality tv show. Except it is your life or the life of someone you know. The program presenters will facilitate an honest discussion of the challenges and joys of living-in with a family based on their personal experiences. This program is for supervisors who may be looking for ways to be more effective with staff, and for the live-in professional who is looking for ways to balance competing responsibilities while still being an effective professional. This program will be limited to 30 participants.

69 Forward, Together Forward: NIU's Journey of Healing Room # 206

Scott Peska, Director of the Office of Support & Advocacy, Northern Illinois University ([email protected]) Kelly Wesener, Assistant Vice President for Student Services, Northern Illinois University ([email protected]) Mike Stang, Executive Director of Housing and Dining, Northern Illinois University ([email protected]) Angela Branson, Director of Residential Life, Northern Illinois University ([email protected])

In the months after the tragedy that impacted the NIU Campus Community, our GLACUHO colleagues in housing at NIU came together to provide immediate and sustained support to their students, the campus and each other. Come join a panel of NIU staff members for an open discussion about how NIU Housing and Dining staff helped facilitate the process of healing for their campus and their students.

70 network, Network, NETWORK! Room # 207 Roshaunda Ross, Residence Director, Illinois Wesleyan University ([email protected])

Most think that that the job search starts at OPE...Nope! In order to find your dream job and shine amongst your colleagues, you have to make and keep connections throughout the year. Networking is the key to excelling in any professional field. Come get some great, lesser known tips on how to avoid awkward introductions, show interest in an institution without being creepy, and spark conversations in social/professional settings. All attendees will have a chance to learn from one another through roleplaying and real-life examples. Bring lots of business cards!

71 Playing Dice With God: A Roundtable Discussion on Religion, Spirituality, and Practice Room # 208

Ronnie Houchin, First Year Adviser, Miami University ([email protected])

Programming and initiatives related to religion are always a gamble, especially at statesupported colleges and universities. However, many of our students come to us with a history of intense involvement in their faith communities. Conversely, others come with strong convictions against religion or the display of religious beliefs or values. How can we reconcile our value of religiospiritual diversity with students' desires to explore or display their faith? Furthermore, how do our own religiospiritual values impact our practice and how we support student development?

72 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209 Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

73 From concept to concrete to community Room # 210

Jeffrey Shoup, Director of Residence Life and Housing, University of Notre Dame ([email protected])

After several years of over-crowding and occupancy rates of over 100%, it was clear that construction of new residence halls was a necessity at the University of Notre Dame. This program addresses the construction issue from the concept to the concrete to the community. We will discuss the recommendations of an ad hoc committee formed to frame the future of residential life with regards to facilities, programs and staffing, and how these recommendations were implemented in the form of Duncan Hall, which opened in Fall, 2008 and an additional hall which will open in Fall, 2009.

SESSION #8 TUESDAY, 4:15-5:15pm 74 Navigating Unchartered Territory: Working in a Culture of Uncertainty Room # 200

Jennifer Jacobson, Area Coordinator for Leadership Programs & East Campus, University of Illinois-Chicago ([email protected]) Jenesha Penn, Resident Director for Academic Programs, University of Illinois- Chicago ([email protected])

Have you ever worked in a department without a compass, feeling uncertain about what lies ahead? In this session we will discuss strategies for working in an environment of change, how to manage negative people while remaining positive, and offer practical advice from seasoned professionals on how to manage transitions. Data gathered from articles about the impact of negative work environment and how to combat it will be shared during this session. Come prepared to brainstorm and work together to develop solutions to real-life scenarios on managing change.

75 Help me! Get me out of the Sophomore Slump! Room # 201 Sara Schaller, Residence Director, Illinois Wesleyan University ([email protected])

“So, what happens now?” or “I can’t decide on a major,” are words you may hear from students entering their sophomore year. This program will discuss the sophomore year and how we can help program directly for those students experiencing the ever-sopopular “sophomore slump.” Starting with the basics of sophomore theories and research, this program will offer direction and guidance on how any Housing professional can be an active member of sophomore programs and initiatives. Also, come hear what other institutions are doing, as well as brainstorming new ideas with colleagues across the region!

65B

Housing Construction 101 (Extended Session)

Room # 202 Michael Schultz, Director of University Housing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ([email protected]) Paul Wuennenberg, Partner, Mackey Mitchell ([email protected])

EXTENDED SESSION Housing Construction 101 will walk the attendees through the Feasibility Stage to move in. This presentation is an abbreviated workshop that was presented at the ACUHO-I Chief Housing Institute in January 2008. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to lead the development of a housing project on their campus.

76 Sizeism in the Workplace Room # 203

Dana Hartzheim, Residence Hall Director, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ([email protected]) Arianna Agramonte, Residence Hall Director, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ([email protected])

“Americans spend more than 33 billion dollars on weight loss aids and services.” Society is constantly told that healthy living includes being thin. This myth still exists in “inclusive” environments. Being a part of a positive workplace that accepts all people is an important factor to job satisfaction. This program will discuss the implications of sizism in our country, workplace and on our college campuses. We hope to bring light to this common prejudice and create a support system for professionals and students. Specifically we will discuss individual experiences, internal biases, the types of support needed and ways to create positive acceptance and change. This program will be limited to 25 participants.

77 Bridging Generations and Teaching Professionalism: Supervising Graduate Students Room # 204 Tim O'Malley, Residence Hall Director, Ball State University ([email protected]) Sarah Waters, Senior Associate Director, Bowling Green State University ([email protected])

During this program, we will discuss challenges that supervisors often face when working with staff from different generations. These differences can sometimes leave supervisors confused and wondering where the line of professionalism is with today’s younger generations. Join us for an interactive and candid look at generational differences and challenges that supervisors face, especially when working with aspiring, young professionals. This program is for both entry-level and mid-level, anyone that supervises graduate students!

78 The Next Step in your Journey: Navigating the Job Search Process Room # 205

Gena Stack, Hall Director, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ([email protected]) Chris De Kok, Assistant Hall Director, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ([email protected])

Getting ready to take the next step in your professional journey? This program will provide information about the job search process in Student Affairs. Participants will learn what recruiters are looking for in resumes, screening interviews, phone interviews, and on-campus visits, as well as personal and professional pitfalls to avoid. Geared toward those who will be seeking graduate assistantships or entry-level positions, but those at all levels are welcome to participate and share their own experiences as applicants or recruiters.

79 Green"er" Facilities: A Call to Action Room # 206 Justin F. Courtney, Director of Residence Life, Ohio Northern University ([email protected]) Carter Edman, Associate, Bostwick Design Partnership ([email protected]) Ralph J Kramer III, PE, Principal, Senior Engineer, Kramer Engineering [email protected]

Many colleges and universities are in the forefront of going green through recycling and awareness initiatives. It is imperative for campuses to evaluate their physical structures in these efforts. Implementation of geothermal technology and other green efforts are imperative to our successful sustainable practices. Ohio Northern University is working with faculty, staff and students to embark on the Phase II of a comprehensive III Phase Housing Transformation that will incorporate a sustainability committee and geothermal technology. This presentation is designed to show the development of a comprehensive housing transformation plan, the economic benefits of going green in housing, and the importance of involving the campus community.

80 Going 90 mph on the learning and thematic community highway Room # 207 Nicole Hindes, Graduate Supervisor, Indiana University ([email protected]) Christy Shipyor, Graduate Supervisor, Indiana University ([email protected])

Both thematic and learning communities have different needs and potential than traditional residence hall floors. Supervising these communities poses its own challenges and successes. It’s important to support these communities as they plan cross-country trips, dinners with the Dean and anything else the student leaders dream up (within reason, of course). Participants will learn the importance of learning outcomes and how to assess success along the way, how to integrate goals within staff supervision and successful student leader advising. Participants will also collaborate about success at their institutions with a variety of learning community environments.

81 Gender Free Stress Free Space Room # 209 Sponsored by the GEAR Committee

Come to the GEAR Gender Free Stress Free room! It is a great place to relax! We plan to feature again this year GLACUHO Post Secrets, tea, "man"icures, video games, and massages.

82 2008 GLACUHO Outstanding Project Winner Room # 210

Jacob Knight, Awards & Recognition Chair, ([email protected])

Please join us for an engaging program focusing on this year's GLACUHO Outstanding Project award winner.