ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference
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ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference
ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference October 28–30, 2013 Providence, Rhode Island acuho-i.org Greetings!! And welcome to the 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations conference. As we celebrate our fifth gathering this year, it is exciting to see how this conference has grown and developed into one of the “best” conferences for housing professionals in Assignments, Finance and Administration, Conference Services, Information Technology and Marketing to come together for networking and professional development. This year promises to continue the tradition with a great mix of programs, featured speakers, special events and opportunities for networking, sharing and learning. On Monday afternoon we get underway with our keynote speaker John Register. A Desert Storm Veteran and Paralympic Silver medalist, John is a dynamic and inspirational speaker with a message that is sure to encourage, inspire and motivate us all to exceed our potential. From there, a full slate of more than 80 programs offers a broad range of topics specifically geared to business operations professionals. Included in the programming sessions are three featured sessions on capital planning, working with the U.S. Census Bureau, and using a design consulting firm as well as several Corporate Connection sessions. Whether you are a first-time attendee or an old hand, there are plentiful opportunities to network and to be reenergized. Over the course of the coming days there will be several special events, tours, and informal dinner groups in the evenings. Many great conversations and connections happen during the “down time” of a conference over a meal or cup of coffee. Or, since we’re in Rhode Island, maybe a glass of coffee milk! Be sure to take some time on Wednesday to visit with our exhibitors. Whether you’re “in the market” for new products right now or not, it’s a terrific opportunity to learn and connect with our exhibitors. In closing, I want to say thanks to the volunteers who worked on the Program, Exhibit and Local Arrangements committees this year. And my truly special thanks goes to the Conference Planning committee—Mallory Sidarous, Aaron Lucier and Tom Cooley—as well as our ACUHO-I Central Office liaison Lisa Martin and our liaison to the ACUHO-I Executive Board, Bonnie Prunty. This team has done an outstanding job, and I have enjoyed our journey together to Providence. Enjoy the conference! Susan Strobel Hogan ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference Planning Chair Southern Methodist University Welcome from the ACUHO-I President Welcome to Providence. The learning and networking available to you over the next couple of days has the ability to launch your professional development onto a new path, and we are delighted that you have chosen to join us for this opportunity. The Business Operations Conference Committee has worked hard to bring you engaging keynote speakers and innovative presentations. I encourage you to make the most of your time spent here with these colleagues and speakers. They are your pool of experts that you can rely on for support and guidance. As an association, we support you in the work you do today and hope that you use the fresh ideas discovered at the conference to pursue new endeavors in the business operations side of student housing. As you know, this side of the business is always evolving as processes and procedures change with demands from customer service and the demands placed on your staff resources. Additionally, the ACUHO-I Core Competencies will serve as a strategic landmark for your professional development. Over the course of the next year, you will see the core competencies interwoven with all of our products and services. This will allow members to position themselves well to serve various constituencies on campus and to be viewed as an expert within our profession. I encourage you to use the core competencies as a barometer for where you will concentrate your energies of your development. Although I am unable to join you at the conference this year, I encourage you to reach out to our Executive Board liaison present at the conference. Bonnie Prunty serves as the Business Practice & Enhancement Director on the Executive Board and is present at the Business Operations Conference to aid you, our members. If you are unable to connect at the conference and would like to contact me directly, please feel free to do so at [email protected]. I look forward to ACUHO-I continuing to provide top-notch learning and networking experiences to our members. I hope that you enjoy the conference and the local flair of Providence! Patricia A. R. Martinez ACUHO-I President OUR VISION & MISSION ACUHO-I will be the leading global network and United States expert on college and university housing providing access to knowledge and resources. The Association of College and University Housing Officers-International is the preeminent professional association that supports and promotes the collegiate residential experience. We create value through education, avocation, and network connections. We help housing professionals meet the needs of dynamic campus environments. And we do this to help make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the students they serve. About the Conference CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CENTRAL PLANNING COMMITTEE LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE Susan Strobel Hogan Chair Southern Methodist University Kaceey Casto University of the Pacific Tom Cooley Local Arrangements Chair Carnegie Mellon University Mallory Sidarous Program Chair Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Aaron Lucier Exhibits Chair East Carolina University PROGRAM COMMITTEE EXHIBITS COMMITTEE Carl Dieso University of Cincinnati John French University of Tennessee Mandy Hagedorn Colorado State University Ramona Richmond University of North Carolina School of the Arts Cindy McClanahan Georgia College Lynn Livingston Louisiana State University Kathryn Magura Oregon State University Ben Tonak University of Wyoming Jon Coleman University of Florida Brittney Rutherford Iowa State University Gwen Duncan Southeast Missouri State University Holly Titus Ball State University Kate DiCato George Mason University Joel Kramer University of Tennessee Knoxville Mindy Hollan Texas Christian University Renee Snider Louisiana State University Janine Gascoigne The University of Alabama Janis Haney Texas Tech University Silvina Sousa-Ransford University of Oregon Gregory Whitmore Harvard University Randy Kramkowski The Pennsylvania State University THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG. ONLINE. www.acuho-i.org i ACUHO-I BLOG blog.acuho-i.org ACUHO-I NETWORK www.acuho-i.net TWITTER www.twitter.com/acuhoi FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/acuhoi 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 5 i About the Conference RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER Freight Elevator Elevator Kitchen 556 556 555 555 A B A B Jr. Ballroom B 3,700 sq. ft. Catering Offices A Storage Area 552 552 551 551 B A A B D 10,000 3,700 Ballroom 1,350 sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. Lounge 557 558 B 558 A 554 A C 1,350 sq. ft. 554 B Ballroom Prefunction 3,300 sq. ft. 553B 550A 553A 550B Elevator Elevator West Prefunction 3,700 sq. ft E Terrace Cafe w/Hot Spot East Prefunction 4,200 sq. ft. Rotunda located on 4th Floor Need Connectivity? Look for the Internet Café, located in the West Prefunction area. WiFi is available. 6 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE twitter: #acuhoi About the Conference SCHEDULE i MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration Open (Ballroom Foyer) Rhode Island School of Design Tour (Bus loads in front of Convention Center on Sabin St.) Volunteer Meeting (550AB) Newcomers Welcome (550AB) Welcome & Keynote (Ballroom BC) Session I Affinity Group Networking (see listing on page 13) Reception (Convention Center Rotunda) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Breakfast on Your Own 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open (Ballroom Foyer) 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Session 2 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Session 3 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break 11:00 a.m. - Noon Session 4 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Ballroom A) 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Session 5 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Snack Break (Ballroom Foyer) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session 6 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Affinity Group Business Meetings (see listing on page 19) 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Design Studio Tour (Meet in Lobby of Omni) 6:00 p.m. Dinner Groups (Meet in Lobby of Omni) 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo (Meet in Lobby of Omni) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. www.acuho-i.org Registration/Information Desk Open (Ballroom Foyer) Hot Breakfast with Exhibitors (Ballroom A) Session 7 Session 8 Lunch with Exhibitors (Ballroom A) Session 9 Snack Break (Ballroom A) Session 10 Exhibit Hall Closes Conference Adjourns 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 7 Conference Programs SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS KEYNOTE PRESENTATION From All-American track and hurdle staff to amputee to long jump silver medalist – John Register has never allowed adversity to hold him back. He has hurdled his adversity and challenges his audiences to do the same. Register is a dynamic speaker who commands his listeners’ attention with a mix of humor, emotion, and enthusiasm. His anecdotes about growing up are applicable to any audience, and while his stories are presented in an amusing fashion, the life lessons to be learned and the outcomes achieved are easily reorganized, powerful, and will impact every audience. He enlisted in the U.S. Army to further his track pursuits but Operation Desert Storm interrupted his training time as he served 7 months in Southwest Asia, an experience he says he would never trade. JOHN REGISTER Keynote Presentation Monday, October 28 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ballroom BC On May 17, 1994, Register suffered a crippling injury that resulted in the amputation of his left leg. This injury dashed his hope of making the Olympic team and stifled his class date for Office Candidate School. Yet, 18 months later he completed in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, as a swimmer anchoring the 4x100 medley relay! Two years later he returned to his first love of track and field and qualified for the 2000 Paralympic Team and competed in Sydney, Australia. He jumped into the track and field history books by winning the silver medal and setting an American record in the process, all while becoming one of two athletes in the world to have jumped further than 17'8" without a leg or knee. His courage in the face of uncertainty has inspired audience young and old. He has been featured on numerous television shows show as, “Morning Blend”, “The Weekend Today Show”, and “The Edge” with former host Paula Zahn. John’s skill as a speaker and motivator are superior and has the unique ability through his keynotes and training seminars to empower attendees. His keynote will inspire attendees to help people unlock and maximize their inspirational potential to positively impact their campus. 2013 Business Operations Conference New Delegate Award Recipient The ACUHO-I Foundation makes this award possible for a first-time conference attendee who has worked at a member institution for less than three years. Congratulations to Juliet Holzknecht, who has been selected to receive a $500 award to attend this year’s conference. 8 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE twitter: #acuhoi Conference Programs SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS FEATURED SPEAKERS sTEVE WALLER Getting Out of Crisis Mode: Creating a Long-term Plan for Deferred Maintenance and Capital Planning Tuesday, October 29 11:00 a.m. - Noon Room 554B Steve Waller is Executive Director of the Department of Residential Life, Louisiana State University Mark Bevington Branding from the Inside Out, the Always Connected Generation Get Reconnected Wednesday, October 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Room 555A Mark Bevington is the president and director of purpose at Ninedot Creative Agency Do you feel like you are always managing the current financial landscape and have a difficult time working with facilities management or other campus partners to get a solid picture of their long-term plans? This session will include a discussion on strategies and best practices to allow you to better understand and document the fiscal needs of your facilities. You can learn a common language to then build a strong working relationship with your facility partners to better support your mission. In addition, attendees will be provided with industry standards and metrics in regards to deferred maintenance and capital planning. This engaging session will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to gain perspective from the “other side of the house” and walk away with tools and resources to be successful in their long-term planning. All generations have personalities and for Millenials they have begun to forge theirs: confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and open to change. Unfortunately, despite a desire to succeed and knowledge of an overly competitive job market, students remain mostly in the dark when it comes to services campus career centers offer. Working alongside the Roger Williams University Career Center, Ninedot compiled qualitative research, conducted focus groups, refreshed the identity, and created a promotional campaign to engage more students to utilize the myriad of services the career center had to offer. Using social media and a grass roots approach as the cornerstone of the campaign student use of the career center’s services increased more than 20 percent in the first month alone. Moderator Mark Bevington will share the case study from the agency perspective as well as from the client’s perspective with invited guest Robbin Beauchamp, Director of Career Services at RWU Career Center. ANA-MARIA GARCIA Understanding the U.S. Census, 60 Minutes with an Expert Wednesday, October 30 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Room 557 This session will answer many of your questions regarding the U.S. Census and the impact on college campuses. Attendees will have a better understanding of the various Census surveys (decennial census and the American Community Survey) and what colleges are responsible for providing. Census resources available to institutions, including programs, datasets, distinct data sources, and regional contacts will be discussed. This will be an opportunity for attendees to also gain a different perspective on the role of the Census and how it impacts our work. Ana-Maria Garcia is a data dissemination specialist for the United States Census Bureau. www.acuho-i.org 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 9 Conference Programs SPECIAL EVENTS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND DINING TOUR RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Monday, October 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet on 1st floor of Convention Center Cost: $26 (includes transportation and lunch) SOLD OUT Advance registration is required for this event. If you would like to participate and have not already signed up, please check in at the conference registration to see if additional spots are available. This tour will visit the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) campus. Participants will tour RISD’s Residence Halls where we will tour 15 West, an upper-class student building opened in 2005 with three distinct living arrangements: Alcove Suites, Apartments and Loft-style Studio units. Combined with RISD’s Fleet Library and the Portfolio Cafe on the first two floors, the building in its entirety is known as the Roger Mandle Building: The Rhode Island School of Design Living and Learning Center. Participants will also tour the Hill Houses, RISD’s six residential houses which were originally built in the 1800s as private homes. These houses offer communal style living and the opportunity to connect with housemates from various disciplines in a small group, communityoriented atmosphere. 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[email protected] | 1-919-845-9004 10 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE rms-inc.com twitter: #acuhoi Conference Programs SPECIAL EVENTS STUDIO TOUR NINEDOT BRANDING AGENCY Tuesday, October 29 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Meet at 5:15 p.m. in the hotel lobby Cost: $10 SOLD OUT Advance registration is required for this event. If you would like to participate and have not already signed up, please check in at the conference registration to see if additional spots are available. Join fellow attendees for a visit and tour to Ninedot, a branding and creative agency that works with clients in various non-profit, education, bio-technology, and healthcare industries. Participants will have a chance to tour the firm and learn about their strategy and approach to creating effective campaigns, especially for university clients. Get to know other conference attendees during this time and get inspired by the creative approach at a professional design firm. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket. The group will be walking to the agency. JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO Tuesday, October 29 Bus leaves at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 9:15 p.m. Cost: $30 (includes transportation) Space is limited and tickets are required. The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is a much-anticipated annual event featuring a breathtaking display of 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns carved into amazing works of art. Of the 5,000 pumpkins on display there are over 100 intricate pumpkins, living works of art that represent a yearly theme. The event has won praise from across the nation for its amazing artistry and appeal as a unique family-friendly autumn destination in vibrant Providence, Rhode Island. The Zoo hosts the event The Jack-OLantern Spectacular - a one of a kind experience that truly lives up to its name. The bus leaves and arrives back at the Omni Hotel. DESIGN IDEA GALLERY DESIGN IDEA GALLERY Tuesday, October 29 West Pre-Function Area 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.acuho-i.org The Idea Gallery is an opportunity to recognize and discuss welldesigned and innovative media for residence life and housing operations. Submissions will be discussed during a design panel session at the conference, and will be displayed throughout the day in the exhibit hall. Categories include: Viewbooks, Posters, Comprehensive Campaigns, and electronic resources (websites, videos or multimedia). 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 11 Interest Sessions MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 INTEREST SESSION 1 Monday, October 28 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 101 Keynote Follow-Up GENERAL John Register 550 A-B Please join John Register for a special follow up session that will dive deeper into specific action steps you can take to have greater impact at your campus. 102 Moving On Campus Students Off: Getting Them Ready GENERAL Dawn Bond and David Vaillancourt, University of Massachusetts Amherst 551 A In response to a lack of housing on campus and students seeking the off-campus “party life”, the presenter’s institution created educational interventions, resources, and staffing to educate students on how to find, lease, live, follow local ordinances, and thrive off campus. Learn how these campuses work to provide comprehesive options and educational resources for students and parents as they seek their optimal accommodations while continuing their education. 103 Single or Double? The Impact of Room Type on Key Factors of the Student Experience Assignments Aaron Lucier, East Carolina University; Darlena Jones, Ph.D, EBI Map-Works 554 A-B Room assignments are a critical component to resident satisfaction, personal interactions, and retention in on-campus living. Results from the ACUHO-I/EBI Resident Assessment suggest single rooms as the best placement. Yet, the same data indicates that to increase personal interactions and retention in on-campus living staff should place students in multiple occupancy rooms. In this session, we provide a summary of research conducted on this national data set showing student perceptions of these key factors based on what type of room they 12 are assigned. Learn what can be done to mitigate the impact that room type has on resident satisfaction and interactions, and discuss how staff uses this information to improve the resident experience. 104 More Than Just a Building: Incorporating Branding into Construction and Renovation Projects Marketing and Communications Mandy Hagedorn and Tonie Miyamoto, Colorado State University 551 B This session will illustrate how Colorado State University Housing & Dining Services has utilized their creative team to add branding objectives into renovation and construction projects, keeping in mind the importance of university traditions, customer service, student input, sustainability, relationships with academic partners, and graphic standards. This session will cover the importance of collaboration between students and staff and how marketing the story matters in new building and renovation projects. 105 Let’s Talk Accounting Business, Finance, and Administration Kay Sisco, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 552 A Does your finance person speak a language you do not understand? Is financial information a jumble of meaningless numbers? Then this session is for you. We will cover basic accounting concepts and terms and learn how to make sense of your financial information. 106 Conference Services 101 Conference Services Malini Som, Montclair State University; Lynn Livingston, Louisiana State University 552 B seasoned conference services professionals as they share an overview of each of their operations. This introductory session will cover topics such as: staffing, contracts, linens, dining, space management, one-stop shops and more. 107 Roundtable: Archiving & Organizing Data Effectively Information Technology Matt Brands and Matt Debelak, University of Illinois at Chicago 553 B Roundtable will include a discussion of existing methods of storing and archiving files. Participants can share insight and seek feedback regarding preferred or more organized ways to back up important media. UIC currently shares several drives that all host different files and has struggled with logical and effective ways to archive these files in the past. We will discuss seeking alternative storage methods that would make searching for and finding miscellaneous files a quick and easy process. 108 Integrating Software to Market Learning Communities in an Innovative Way General Whitney Paschall, Mark Williamson, and Jose Valenciano, Texas Tech University 553 A Texas Tech University will present how marketing, information technology, assignments and contracts and residence life work together to improve the academic outcome for students who live in the Learning Communities. We will show you our process, beginning with marketing our Learning Communities. We will then show how we use software to improve sign-up success rates, and how we open and close rooms in stages to manage occupancy. Conference services professionals often find themselves in a sea of housing professionals. Come to this session to meet and network with peers and colleagues and gain an understanding of the basics behind a successful summer conference operation. This session offers new professionals an opportunity to gain insight from two 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Affinity GROUP NETWORKING Monday, October 28 4:45 p.m - 5:30 p.m. Marketing & Communciations 551 A Mallory Sidarous, Janine Gascoigne Business, Finance, and Administration 551 B Audra Slavin, Andrea Johannes Conference Services 552 A Malini Som Information Technology 552 B Michael Dawisha, Matthew Miller Assignments I 553 A Kathryn Magura Assignments II 553 B Presenter TBD Many Hats 550 A-B Tom Cooley INTEREST SESSION 2 Tuesday, October 29 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 201 No-Show Students? No Thanks! Tips for Reducing No-Show Incidents in University Housing Assignments Assignments Jason Medders, North Dakota State University 557 With no ability to require a down payment for housing (or tuition), NDSU Residence Life routinely struggled with “no-show” students – those who applied for housing, were given an assignment, but never showed up to move in. By collaborating with the offices of admission and orientation, increasing data exchange between the www.acuho-i.org three entities, and implementing additional contact points, the number of no-shows in residence life reduced by 50 percent. Additionally, orientation and admission reported gains in customer service, as well as increased accuracy of projected class size. This program will explore the collaborative process used, outline the additional contact points implemented, and give attendees ideas for reducing no-shows on their own campus. 202 The Housing Tour Experience Marketing and Communications Sandra Brasch, University of Central Florida 555 A In today’s economy, the role of marketing is taking on greater importance in the world of student housing. With the prevalence of online viewing options, it is important not to overlook that in-person tours are still a key part of the marketing for any housing program. This discussion will highlight a wide range of topics that influence the planning, organization and effectiveness of tour programs for marketing on-campus housing. Special focus topics will include: staffing, tour logistics, facilities, branding, assessment and campus partnerships. 203 Procurement Cards: How to Manage Your Program While Educating Your Future Young Professionals Business, Finance, and Administration Stephanie Smith, University of West Georgia; Andrea Johnnes, University of Texas at San Antonio 554 A The presentation will highlight how housing operators may utilize procurement cards as part of a well-managed program. Learn how to properly identify red flags, possible fraud, or fraudulent spending by a procurement holder. Additionally, the presentation will include options for reconciling purchases. The presenters will also show how to include young professionals in the process by creating learning experiences for them using budgets and purchasing guidelines. 204 Limited Bed Space Shouldn’t Limit Your Conference Business Conference Services Ashley Clement, The University of Chicago 556 A Many universities and colleges have limited bed space dedicated to summer conference programming, but still want to grow and develop their conference program. This session provides strategies for growing your conference business without increasing bed space. Strategies include: leveraging your university’s core competency, offering additional services, and providing event coordination and consultation. 205 Achieving Desktop Virtualization: The Holy Grail of IT Information Technology Robert Dixon and Eric DenBraber, University of Colorado Ballroom C Universities are actively seeking ways to balance their need to control costs while delivering the tools to meet administrators and staff needs. We’ll explore our VDI deployment in the housing and dining services department at University of Colorado Boulder, and participants will learn what worked, what didn’t, and what combination of hardware and software created the successful combination for deployment. We’ll review the significant benefits of VDI; mobility, sustainability, IT administration, security, and ROI on hardware, software, and labor. A VDI environment is now easier, more stable, and robust than in past years. 206 The Three Legged Stool- How Sturdy Is Yours? Assignments Jane Firer and Hunter Rauscher, Virginia Commonwealth University 554 B Using the analogy of a stool to describe our profession, many would agree the three legs could represent residence education, facilities and maintenance and assignments. The three legs of the stool need to be strong and equal to provide a sturdy platform for the student to succeed. Although all three areas will be discussed, this session will focus on assignments and how it is viewed and valued at our home institutions. Is the work of assignments really understood by the rest of your department? Are res ed, facilities and maintenance and assignments 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 13 14 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 equally recognized or do inequities and differences exist? Presenters will explore why and generate ways to change those perceptions. 207 Lean Mean Housing Machine: Utilizing Lean Six Sigma General Carolynn Komanski and Ann Light, University of Florida 555 B As student expectations change, our organizations need to evolve and transform to meet the needs of our students and families. In order to sustain our operations, as technology becomes more integrated, we must seek more streamlined processes to improve the quality of service to our internal and external customers. The department of housing and residence education at the University of Florida has implemented the Lean Six Sigma process to overhaul business operations to increase efficiencies and decrease defects (time, money, staffing, and service). In this session participants will be introduced to Lean Six Sigma then be provided visual and concrete examples from the university and private industry case studies that will demonstrate measurable and quantifiable results. 208 Housing and Application Development: Collaborative Successes General Matt Edgley, Suzette Welch, Denise Ngubeni, and Larry Farmer, Michigan State University 556 B Michigan’s Residential and Hospitality Services needed assistance from Information Technology’s application developers to automate some processes that were not provided by their online housing system. However, the two units had not collaborated before and when they did try to work together they found communication difficult. Consequently, difficulties with communication led to less than optimal outcomes. Presenters will share how their experience of restructuring the housing office, creating a team of of strategic integration managers, and establishing a single communication channel between housing and application development has led to a better relationship with IT. In return, www.acuho-i.org IT has been able to provide useful software in a timely manner. INTEREST SESSION 3 Tuesday, October 29 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 301 The Ethics of Assignment Timelines Assignments Kathryn Magura, Oregon State University; Mindy Hollan, Texas Christian University 555 A In October 2012, the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) released a Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP). The intent of the SPGP is to “maintain a document that includes practices and policies reflecting new concerns [marketplace forces] for the ethical treatment of students in the admission process.” In response to the SPGP some admissions staff across the country have raised concerns about housing offices that allow reservation of space prior to the national May 1st commitment deadline, and how this could be seen as a way to manipulate a commitment to a specific university. Come to this session to see how two different housing systems have addressed this ethical dilemma.Audience discussion on how others have effectively navigated this dilemma will be included. 302 Digital Community: Developing and Implementing Social Media Strategies Marketing and Communications Carrie Campbell, University of Georgia; Nancy Raskausk and Jennifer Vina, Oregon State University 555 B The key to successful integration of social media into a comprehensive marketing plan is creative and engaging strategies. Because departmental investment in social media ranges from devoting full-time staff members to relying on marketing multitaskers it is paramount to have a structured approach and a consistent voice to drive participation and build community. Participants will understand how to track social media engagement, and will see examples of innovative and effective campaigns. They will learn how to adapt them to fit their departmental needs and capabilities, and understand the importance of a departmental social media policy that encourages positive interaction and minimizes inconsistency. 303 Business Operations, Finance and Administration Committee Panel Presentation on Deferred Maintenance for Large Schools Business, Finance, and Administration Stina Schoenbeck, University of Florida; David Atalig, University of California - San Diego; Ray Gasser, Michigan State University; Dr. Curtis Erwin, Virginia Commonwealth University 554 A The ACUHO-I Business Operations, Finance and Administration Committee invite you to engage in a question and answer session with a panel of experts focusing on the deferred maintenance of their buildings. Topics will include working with internal and external partners to determine the building’s needs, budget planning to meet the immediate needs, and metric calculation determinations to create proforma or longrange planning. Each presenter will give a brief summary of their area of focus and recommendations for best practices and metrics that any college or university can utilize. Additionally, attendees will be given a document of best practice standards. 304 Business Operations, Finance and Administration Committee Panel Presentation on Deferred Maintenance for Small/Medium Schools Business, Finance, and Administration Gwen Young, Texas A&M University Commerce; Tom Snell, University of Tornado – Scarborough; Allison Smith, Kent State University; and Andrew Naylor, Loyola University Chicago 554 B The ACUHO-I Business Operations, Finance and Administration Committee invite you to engage in a question and answer session with a panel of experts focusing on the deferred maintenance of their buildings. Topics will include working with internal and external partners to determine the 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 15 Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 building’s needs, budget planning to meet the immediate needs, and metric calculation determinations to create proforma or longrange planning. Each presenter will give a brief summary of their area of focus and recommendations for best practices and metrics that any college or university can utilize. Additionally, attendees will be given a document of best practice standards. 305 Developing a Mobile Web Strategy Information Technology Rich Bredahl, The University of Texas at Austin 556 A With the ever increasing rise in the use of mobile devices, universities need to evaluate how they deliver content and services to students, faculty and staff. This presentation will cover questions such as: do you develop standard web applications for use on a desktop or laptop? Should you develop native apps for iPhone/iPads, Androids and Windows phones/tablets? What about screen size detection to alter the appearance based on the device? There is no one “right” strategy. Each organization that develops applications and web content must address these issues to reach their target audience. 306 Are You the Concierge or the Personal Trainer?: Best Practices in Customer Service General Marcie Tucker, University of Colorado 557 Customer Service impacts the student experience – whether they reapply for housing next year and how they communicate it to their friends. Also, customer service impacts staff – how they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to deliver services to students. In this highly interactive session we’ll review the key bottom-line benefits which matter to every organization (large or small), review best practices in customer service, and provide tools to evaluate and implement a customer service plan on your campus. 307 Knowing When the Time is Right: Best Practices for Making Major Changes to Your Housing Processes General Zac Holmes and Sharon Gibson, Indiana 16 University - Purdue University Indianapolis Ballroom C Even with the best marketing and outreach plans, your housing processes can still undermine that final sales pitch if they don’t keep up with the changing demands of your students and your campus. Identifying the need for change, evaluating solutions, and determining if the time is right for your program can be a daunting task. This discussion will center on sharing best practices to negotiate housing process change successfully. Topics include changing from paper to online processes, implementing overarching contracts that cross multiple rates and facilities to give you more flexibility in assignments, decentralizing responsibilities and processes, as well as specific topics brought up by participants. for accommodating service and therapy animals in residence. We will also discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act to ensure that we all have a common understanding of when we need to comply with each act. This panel will end with a question and answer session. 308 Unsession #1 General 556B 402 Video and Graphic Design on a Dime Marketing and Communications Matt Brands, University of Illinois at Chicago 556 B This session will include a discussion of the advantages of having student video and graphics teams working on campus, as well as ways to distribute media such as social media sharing, physical and digital signage, and the campus TV channel. This session will showcase the advantages of in-house media teams by illustrating a variety of projects that UIC tackles every week right on campus. It will also highlight research related to costs some universities incur when they outsource the creation of similar media content. Unsessions are unscripted but facilitated problem-solving discussions with topics chosen or “crowd sourced” by the membership at the Business Operations conference. Topics can be suggested using Twitter or at the Unsession suggestion board at conference registration. Decided topic will be announced via social media, Guidebook application, and at registration table. 403 Featured Speaker: Capital Planning Getting Out of Crisis Mode: Creating a long-term plan for deferred maintenance and capital planning Business, Finance, and Administration Steven Waller, Louisiana State University 554 B 401 Navigating Requests for Service and Therapy Animals Assignments Kathryn Magura, Oregon State University; Micheal Seraphin, Willamette University 557 This session will cover strategies and best practices to allow you to better understand and document the fiscal needs of your facilities. You can learn a common language to then build a strong working relationship with your facility partners to better support your mission. In addition, attendees will be provided with industry standards and metrics in regards to deferred maintenance and capital planning. This engaging session will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to gain perspective from the “other side of the house” and walk away with tools and resources to be successful in their longterm planning. Service animals, therapy animals, and pets. What’s the difference? During this panel discussion, assignment professionals from a variety of schools (public, private, large, small, etc.) will share their process 404 Using Focus Groups for Operational Improvements General Larry Long and Laura Cole, Michigan State INTEREST SESSION 4 Tuesday, October 29 11:00 a.m. – Noon 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 University Ballroom C Whether you are interested in revamping your programming model, your department website, or your housing sign-up process, focus groups can be a useful assessment approach for understanding the resident or guest experience and identifying areas of improvement. Using a case study approach, the presenters will explain how to conduct focus groups. They will also share lessons learned from their own experience in conducting focus groups. 405 Roundtable: Managing Emergency Situations with Conference Visitors Conference Services Kenny Mauk, University of Houston 554 A Join your colleagues to discuss your management and response to emergency situations such as a building full of conference guests that do not know campus procedures or the local area. Participants will discuss best practices and strategies for managing these situations and how to keep your guests at ease during trying times. 406 Making it Work: Collaborative System Design Information Technology Sarah Williams and Lenord McGownd, Missouri State University 555 A Presenters will lead attendees through the process of designing a web application via collaboration with an information systems group, university leadership, external parties, and technology end users. The presenters will highlight their experience creating the My Dining Plan system, which allows all Missouri campus constituents the ability to purchase university meal plans. The presenters will share their experiences of navigating a tough internal struggle to elicit buy-in for the system, as well as the strategies used to design a flexible system that works for internal and external users. 407 Are we there yet? Riding Through Summer Melt, Anxious Students and Centralized Check-In…With a Smile! www.acuho-i.org General Courtney Howard and Laurie Mackey, The University of Texas at Austin 556 A How would you like to make check-in an event rather than a hassle? At The University of Texas at Austin, we have 11 years of centralized check-in wisdom that can help you connect with campus departments, parents and students. We instituted the use of summer contests, and we involved additional departments and staff to help students and families feel secure in their new home. By using newsletters, Facebook contacts, and the check-in scheduler, we have reduced no-shows and improved the overall experience for our residents. 408 Being Creative: Paper to Less Paper General Silvina Sousa-Ransford, Tim Louie and Pat Cunningham, University of Oregon 555 B Over the last year, Oregon’s University Housing has taken many steps to improve services and systems while it prepares to purchase a new online housing management system. Specifically, we identified opportunities that would allow us to move from heavy paper use processes to less paper processes. During this presentation, UO Housing Staff will review the processes and procedures that have gone to less paper use and some that have gone to no paper as part of this transition. INTEREST SESSION 5 Tuesday, October 29 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 501 Four Diamonds to First Years Only: Converting Your Favorite Hotel to First-year Student Housing General Zac Holmes, Sharon Gibson, and Stacy McAtee, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 555 A After five consecutive years of full occupancy and a growing on-campus housing wait list, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) closed the campus hotel and converted it into a first-year residence hall. This presentation will focus on the impact this conversion project had on the housing operations area. Topics will include resident safety and security, the impact on front line student staff, marketing and outreach, logistical and system challenges, and campus implications of repurposing a campus facility to provide additional student housing. 502 Gender Inclusive Housing – Facilitating A Truly Gender Neutral Community Assignments Karen Walker, Western Washington University 557 Five years ago, university residences at Western Washington University was challenged by residents who wanted a truly gender blind community on campus. Today, Western’s Gender Inclusive Housing provides a rich educational experience in a supportive and welcoming climate. This unique, intentionally designed living option is facilitated by staff who work with the community on identified learning outcomes that explore: identity developmet, selfunderstanding, meaningful relationships, interdependnce. This session will explore our roommate search options, assignment process, reporting methods and assessment of outcomes and goals. We will look at several ways to market via web, booklets, the TONI Project and other methods. 503 From Print to Pixels: Conquering the Digital Divide Marketing and Communications Jennifer Kendall, North Carolina State University 555 B Pulling from one-on-one interviews and advice from the interactive editors at The New York Times, Pulitzer and Emmy award winning digital media professionals, and digital communication professors around the country, this presentation will show you how to get over your fears (and uncertainty) to successfully conquer digital media. Join us as we explore: What is digital media? Why is digital media an essential part of 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 17 Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 the marketers bag of tricks? Common rookie mistakes and how to get started in digital media. Practical (and free) tools you can take advantage of to implement digital media. 504 Behind the Scenes – Rhode Island Convention Center General 554 B Join members of the Rhode Island Convention Center for a behind-the-scenes tour of the convention center. Attendees will get to hear about sustainability efforts, operations, scheduling, and more. 505 Evolution of Technology in Housing: The Room Reservation Process (RRP) Information Technology Matthew Miller, Marcus D Weemes, and Matthew Debelak, University of Illinois at Chicago 556 B As technology evolves so do many of the ways in which traditional housing processes are implemented. With the goal of today’s newest systems being to provide fast and efficient service, are housing professionals still able to make in person connections with their residents? UIC Campus Housing has developed an RRP process which encourages brief, face-to-face interactions with residents as they participate in the room selection process. We feel that our process enables our staff to be “face forward” and able to hear what our residents have to say during the most important time of the year. Learn how we pair technology with a cumbersome but traditional process. 506 Working with Private Partners: Affiliated Properties and Business Consultants General Andrea Ciotti and Sandra Brasch, University of Central Florida 556 A With housing demands exceeding growth in university housing, private properties are expanding their presence near university campuses. As a result, many university housing programs now face a need to form public/private partnerships either in an effort to increase marketing and maintain their occupancy, or to expand their inventory via 18 affiliation relationships. This roundtable is designed to discuss management of partnerships including affiliation relationships and working with outside consultants. Topics include: when and how to form public/private partnerships, effective relationship management tips, and strategies for achieving desired results from partner affiliations. 507 What Do You Mean We Are Checking-in Students in the Parking Lots? General Dawn Bond, Sharon Shevlin, Sarah Rastallis, and Michael Harvey, University of Massachusetts Amherst Ballroom C In 2011, UMass, one of the top ten largest on-campus housing programs in the country, re-evaluated and changed its move-in process. Through the use of technology and centralizing check-in stations, we changed the experience for our students, their families, and our community neighbors. We reduced the wait times, improved traffic flow, and decreased the amount of time and staff needed to move in a campus of over 12,000 students. This session will highlight the changes made to our process, the development of technology to facilitate efficiency, and the necessity of the collaboration needed to implement this large scale change. 508 Roundtable: Business, Finance, and Administration Business, Finance, and Adminstration Audra Slavin, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 554 A Join colleagues to discuss the hot topics and best practices identified by the Business, Finance, and Administration committee members at the conference. Participants will discuss and strategize solutions to some hot topics in the industry. INTEREST SESSION 6 Tuesday, October 29 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 601 Oh No – Not Triples! The Impact of Tripling on Residents Assignments Larry Long, Michigan State University; Darlena Jones, EBI Map-Works 557 For a resident, “tripling up” is synonymous with crowded rooms, little personal space, and diminished services. But it can also mean more social connections. Today, many campuses are experiencing enrollment growths that are making on-campus living crowded and tripling necessary. This presentation will highlight the impact of tripling on residents by presenting evidence at both the national and institutional levels that focuses on areas of success and areas of challenge for residents. 602 Summer Conference Management: Finding the Right Staff May Mean Looking Outside of Residence Life Conference Services Renee Snider and Lynn Livingston, Louisiana State University 554 B Does your summer conference program depend on your RAs and professional live-in staff to manage the program? Are you experiencing challenges with this model? We found that our conference housing program dates required live-in staff participation at peak closing, training and opening times. Professional live-in staff also had less time to prepare for the busy academic year ahead. Come learn how an institution took a different path to try and find a staffing solution that reduced or eliminated the participation of the residence life staff in summer conference operations. Discussion will also include how the new model was presented to the rest of the department in a way that generated support and positive feelings by other staff members. 603 StrengthsFinder 2.0: It’s Not Just for the Res Lifers Business, Finance, and Administration Audra Slavin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Stina Schoenbeck, University of Florida 554 A twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Are you an Achiever, Analytical, Competition, Developer or WOO? Come learn what this Strengths stuff is all about. If you are Strengths knowledgeable, bring your “Top 5” and stories of how you use them. This session will provide an overview of Gallup’s online assessment tool and StrengthsFinder 2.0. At the conclusion, you will be able to understand the purpose of strengths and how your team can utilize them to explain business operations to non-financial colleagues. For an added bonus, two StrenghtsFinder 2.0 books will be given away during this session. 604 Strategic Confusion: Develop and Implement a Marketing and Communications Plan in the Ever Changing Atmosphere of Residential Housing Marketing and Communications Kelsi Nagle and Cara Lehman, University of Idaho 555 A Are you planning event after event with no strategic purpose? Stop the confusion and learn how to be a strategic marketer through this interactive presentation. Participants will be provided with a detailed outline to assist with the creation of a strategic marketing and communications plan. This presentation will provide comprehensive marketing strategies to those at every level. Follow this presentation on our Twitter back channel #SC101. 605 Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Review: Moving From Fear to Opportunity (with iPads) Information Technology Troy Stroud and Michael Dawisha, Michigan State University; Jill Froehlich, University of Minnesota; James Quisenberry, University of Illinois 555 B Continual assessment is necessary for improvement. To ensure that each program within the division is carrying out this commitment it is important to embrace a review process focused on the continuous improvement of services, processes and programs. This presentation will provide a detailed look into the 5-year review of the Information Systems (IS) department of the residential and hospitality services division at Michigan State University. www.acuho-i.org 606 Life After Cable TV at the University of Vermont General Kimberly Parker, University of Vermont 556 B This session will cover the process used to make and implement the decision to eliminate cable TV, including data collection, stakeholder involvement, and communication strategies for current and prospective residents. Residential life assumed that with installation of pervasive wireless in 2011 and the proliferation of online TV and video content, fewer students were bringing televisions to campus or watching cable TV. These assumptions were confirmed with supporting data from an EBI resident assessment conducted in February 2013. As a result, the department decided to eliminate cable television when the contract with the outside vendor ended in May 2013. 607 The Logistics of Going Paperless: The Case of Emory University Residence Life & Housing Information Technology Josh Gilbert and Erick Stafford, Emory University 556 A This presentation will detail the benefits and challenges of implementing a sustainable and paperless facility management process. The office of residence life and housing recently implemented a new electronic method for documenting the condition of residential facilities, furniture and fixtures. Attend this program to view the journey taken by this office to create the process, integrate it with campus services IT, and garner the support of everyone involved around campus to effectively implement the new process. 608 Inspired Marketing: Finding Inspiration from Inside & Outside of Higher Ed Marketing Erin Ciciora, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Ballroom C design, writing, and customer engagement— both inside and outside of higher ed —and ways we can incorporate them into our own marketing. Learn about the potential inspiration that surrounds us in our daily lives, and how to tap into it. Let’s get reenergized about our work! Affinity Group Business Meetings Tuesday, October 29 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. Marketing and Communications Mallory Sidarous, Janine Gascoigne 556B Business, Finance, and Administration Audra Slavin, Andrea Johannes 554B Conference Services Malini Som 555A Information Technology 555B Michael Dawisha, Matthew Miller Assignments Kathryn Magura 556A Certificate in Occupancy Management Billy Molasso, ACUHO-I Director of Research and Education 554A Designed for members who are in the midst of completing or are considering completing the ACUHO-I Certificate in Occupancy Management. The certificate prepares members to understand the occupancy management process at a strategic level and how to implement critical operations and practices. This session will include an overview of the certificate programs, answers to critical questions, and provide those interested with an opportunity to network with participants. Do you feel so overwhelmed with work that there’s no time for inspiration? Let’s take a look at some creative examples of 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 19 Interest Sessions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 INTEREST SESSION 7 Wednesday, October 30 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 701 Corporation Connection: StarRez, Inc. ASSIGNMENTS, IT William Quarta, VP Services and Joe Lindwall, VP, StarRez, Inc. 557 Learn how you can deliver a complete online roommate matching and selfselection solution to your residents while reducing costs and maintaining your unique business processes and eligibility requirements. StarRez delivers the latest in social networking technologies to empower students without the need for additional integration or other 3rd party solutions. 702 Managing Consecutive Years of Record Enrollment Increases Assignments Alicia Stewart Voytek, Northern Arizona University 555 B Northern Arizona University has experienced consecutive years of enrollment increases and multiple years of bringing in the largest freshman class in NAU history. With no live-on requirement, but guaranteed freshman housing, an average of 93 percent of freshmen choose to live on campus each year. In addition, high demand for housing from returning students and transfers makes it challenging to accommodate everyone. This session will discuss strategies used to effectively manage high housing demand, including year-round space modeling, business processes, housing rent confirmations, cancellations, space re-assignment, online room selection, discounted triples, and expanded occupancy. 703 Stop the Press: Strategies to Improve Communication With the Media Marketing and Communications Carla Dennis, University of Georgia 556 B When the media calls, it is important for the appropriate staff member to promptly respond. Refusing or delaying comment 20 often implies guilt to the journalist, and more importantly, to the reader. Reacting to bad publicity is much more difficult than proactively getting your side of the story told.This practical session will help student affairs professionals, who by the nature of their job, may be called on to deal with the media. This session will focus on the desires of journalists, best practices for response methods, and pitfalls to avoid when dealing with the media. discuss how they utilize their current budget reports in presenting information to aid nonfinancial managers and senior leadership in making financial decisions regarding housing financial operations. Each presenter will give a brief summary of their area of focus, share their reporting templates, and make recommendations for best practices and metrics that can be utilized by any college or university. Attendees will be given a template of a budget report. 704 Panel Presentation: Budget Reporting for Large Housing Programs Business, Finance, and Administration Deb Carter, University of Kansas; Lourdes Gomez, University of California - Davis; Nancy McDonald, Colorado State University; and Margie Holt, University of Maryland 554 A 706 On the Go: Graduate and Family Housing Goes Mobile General Lucian Badea and Azfar Mian, University of Florida 556 A The ACUHO-I Business Operations, Finance, and Administration Committee invite you to engage in a question and answer session with a panel of experts focusing on budget reporting templates utilized to present information to both non-financial managers and senior leadership. The panel will also discuss how they utilize their current budget reports in presenting information to aid nonfinancial managers and senior leadership in making financial decisions regarding housing financial operations. Each presenter will give a brief summary of their area of focus, share their reporting templates, and make recommendations for best practices and metrics that can be utilized by any college or university. Attendees will be given a template of a budget report. 705 Panel Presentation: Budget Reporting for Small/Medium Housing Programs Business, Finance, and Administration Allison Smith, Kent State University; Kay Sisco, University of Tennessee; Tom Snell, University of Toronto Scarborough 554 B The ACUHO-I Business Operations, Finance, and Administration Committee invite you to engage in a question and answer session with a panel of experts focusing on budget reporting templates utilized to present information to both non-financial managers and senior leadership. The panel will also 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE How hard can it be to go mobile? Can it be done in a timely manner? With very limited time and limited resources, this can be a significant challenge for many institutions. We will describe the roadmap to success as seen by housing’s application development at UF, and we will demonstrate how simple architectural decisions can set the stage for efficient and effective software development. Additionally, there will be a live demo of UF’s application. 707 “But I Don’t Want a Roommate”: Best Practices in Managing Roommate Conflict General Marcie Tucker and Eric DenBraber, University of Colorado 557 The University of Colorado Boulder has pioneered web-based roommate agreements to uncover key variables in roommate conflicts. This information is critical in the development of enhancing the housing assignment process and providing more effective training for residence life staff. This highly interactive session will share recent findings and new directions for training residence life and occupancy management staff on conflict resolution. 708 Unsession #2 General Ballroom C Unsessions are unscripted but facilitated twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 problem-solving discussions with topics chosen or “crowd sourced” by the membership at the Business Operations conference. Topics can be suggested using Twitter or at the Unsession suggestion board at conference registration. Decided topic will be announced via social media, Guidebook application, and at registration table. INTEREST SESSION 8 Wednesday, October 30 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 801 Featured Speaker: Branding From the Inside Out, the Always Connected Generation Get Reconnected Marketing and Communications Mark Bevington, President and Director of Purpose at Ninedot Creative Agency 555 A All generations have personalities and for Millenials they have begun to forge theirs: confident,self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and open to change. Unfortunately, despite a desire to succeed and knowledge of an overly competitive job market, students remain mostly in the dark when it comes to services campus career centers offer. Working alongside the Roger Williams University Career Center, Ninedot compiled qualitative research, conducted focus groups, refreshed the identity, and created a promotional campaign to engage more students to utilize the myriad of services the career center had to offer. Using social media and a grass roots approach as the cornerstone of the campaign, student use of the career center’s services increased more than 20 percent in the first month alone. Moderator Mark Bevington will share the case study from the agency perspective as well as from the client’s perspective with invited guest Robbin Beauchamp, Director of Career Services at RWU Career Center. 802 Housing Student Athletes at a NCAA Division I Institution ASSIGNMENTS Carl Dieso, University of Cincinnati, and Mindy Hollan, Texas Christian University 557 Balancing the housing needs of the general www.acuho-i.org student population along with your athletics office can be challenging at times. While the NCAA has provided clear rules on what can and cannot be done, it is up to each institution to interpret and apply a solution locally. Join our panel of experts in a question and answer session exploring the current rules on student athlete housing as well as reviewing best practices for working with your athletics office. 803 Telling Your Story with Photography Marketing and Communications Brenna Orozco, Northern Arizona University 555 B With a background as a professional photographer, the presenter will provide inside tips on how to tell a unique and cohesive story with photography, how to work with photographers, and how to plan photoshoots, and how to manage photography after it is created. Whether you take your own photos, hire student photographers, or pay an outside professional, this session will teach how to tell a unique and authentic story with photography and videography. 804 Dropping Excel to Excel at Conference Services Conference Services Aaron Lucier, East Carolina University Ballroom C Like many campuses, East Carolina University has specialized data systems for everything from room assignments to package tracking. However, we still processed information for camps and conferences on paper and in Microsoft Excel. This past year, we moved to a specialized camps and conference software system. This presentation will highlight our route to purchasing the system, to implementation of it, and our experiences using it our first summer season. Best practices for this type of transition and lessons learned will be shared as well. 554 A Join us for a roundtable to take a closer look into the assignments process at an international level. How is the assignment process different outside of the U.S.? How do different laws and cultures affect the assignment process? Connect with international members to find similarities and perhaps gain a new perspective on assignments. 807 Do Your Residents Feel Safe? General Ray Gasser, Michigan State University; Darlena Jones, Ph.D, MAP-Works EBI 556 B This presentation will explore the national trends for resident satisfaction on safety and security using the ACUHO-I/EBI Housing Assessments to understand which resident population is most and least satisfied regarding personal safety. Additionally, a housing practitioner from Michigan State University, one of the largest residential programs in the country, will discuss his work to improve resident satisfaction with safety through his staffing model, safety programs and education for both students and staff, and facility changes including proximity readers for all living wings. 808 Learn How Texas Tech University Uses Online Forms to Support All Areas of Housing General Mark Williamson and Jose Valenciano, Texas Tech University 556 A Texas Tech University, University Student Housing will show you how we use online forms to support all areas of housing. These online forms allow us to collect information easily and use it to produce valuable reports if needed. We will show some examples and how this has been beneficial to the department. 805 Roundtable: Canadian and International Assignments Assignments Jenny Owens, Ryerson University; Kim Fielding, Trent University 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 21 Interest Sessions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 INTEREST SESSION 9 Wednesday, October 30 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 901 Design Idea Gallery Discussion Marketing and Communications Mandy Hagedorn, Colorado State University 554 A Join us for a moderated discussion about how the marketing and communications materials in the Design Idea Gallery were created. This session will give you the inside track on creating your own great communications materials. Several of the Design Idea Gallery presenters will speak briefly on the thought and creative process behind their submissions. This session is sponsored by the Business Operations Conference planning committee. 902 Create, Communicate, and Choreograph: Housing Selection Changes Assignments Bonnie Solt Prunty and Linda Koenig, Ithaca College Ballroom C Picture yourself sitting in the audience at a ballet. You notice that the dance flows effortlessly with all the dancers knowing exactly what to do. Imagine students experiencing housing selection changes in the same easy way. Attend this session to learn the steps necessary to effectively choreograph housing selection changes. 903 Moving Past Social Media 101 Marketing and Communications Alison Kothe, The University of Texas at Austin 555 A You set up your Facebook page a while ago. You know what RT means and have used #hashtags. You are no longer a social media newbie, but you know there are ways you can be using it more efficiently and effectively. This session is designed to make you more knowledgeable about the skill involved in being successful on social media. We will talk in depth about EdgeRank, analytics, social media management systems, and the role social media can play in your organization. This class is targeted to people 22 with intermediate to advanced experience with social media. 904 The Resident Can’t Make Their Payment, Now What? Business, Finance, and Administration Mona Powell, University of California-San Diego 556 A Have you ever wondered what to do with the residents who can’t meet the payment deadline? How much loss is incurred by your department with these types of accounts? See how UC San Diego Housing Administrative Services team collaborated with on campus departments such as university billing services, legal counsel, financial aid, and academic offices, in order to develop housing collection procedures for residents who are unable to pay on time. Additionally, find out how to report account receivables and collection efforts to see if collections procedures have helped your bottom line. 905 Featured Speaker: Understanding the U.S. Census, 60 Minutes with an Expert General Ana-Maria Garcia, United States Census Bureau 557 This session will answer many of your questions regarding the U.S. Census and the impact on college campuses. Attendees will have a better understanding of the various Census surveys (decennial census and the American Community Survey) and what colleges are responsible for providing. Census resources available to institutions, including programs, datasets, distinct data sources, and regional contacts will be discussed. This will be an opportunity for attendees to also gain a different perspective on the role of the Census and how it impacts our work. 906 Elevating the Summer Conference Housing Experience Conference Services Alicia Stewart Voytek, Northern Arizona University 555 B This year the summer conference housing program at Northern Arizona University 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE shifted to new management. Consequently, this offered an opportunity to reimagine staffing strategies, hiring processes, and new partnerships with academic programs. Additionally, it offered an increase in the use of technology. This session will examine the changes implemented and the resulting benefits that elevated the summer conference housing experience. 907 The Day We Sent Porn to the Entire Division and Lived to Tell the Tale Information Technology Kat Cooper and Ken Horvath, Michigan State University 556 B The presentation will discuss MSU’s use of a third party content publishing system and the pitfalls that may come from such an arrangement. 908 And Now, For Something Completely Different General Susan Strobel Hogan, Southern Methodist University; Kenny Mauk, University of Houston; and Mindy Hollan, Texas Christian University 554 B Moving from one housing management software system to another can feel like you’re at the circus. The transition of moving between a homegrown and “off the shelf” system, or “finally” using electronic records instead of paper, or upgrading to a new version of a system can make you feel like you are flying on a trapeeze without a net. Come join this panel presentation and discussion to learn from others about their transition experiences and how to manage moving from one system to another. INTEREST SESSION 10 Wednesday, October 30 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1001 Corporate Connection: Mercury Unleashed Corporate Connection Lenord McGownd, Missouri State University and Andrew Tanner, RMS 554 A twitter: #acuhoi Interest Sessions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Lenord McGownd and Other RMS Clients Universities are creatively using Mercury to provide dynamic online processes to their customers and staff members. Come to this session to walk through real world examples and see what is being launched next! 1002 Business Operations Committee Meeting General 554 B Are you interested in getting involved with the Business Operations Conference? The conference committee will use this meeting to wrap up the year’s conference and begin planning for the 2014 conference. We are excited to welcome new committee members and to hear feedback from anyone who attended this year’s conference. 1003 Roundtable: Engagement, Community As More Than Clicking “Like” Marketing and Communications Nick Ardinger amd Lauren Finlon, University of Illinois at Chicago; Tom Cooley, Carnegie Mellon University 555 A What does it mean to build community online? Increasingly social media is where we need to reach our students because “that’s where they are”. But how we take advantage of the strength of “web 2.0” to engage our students and build community and not simply turn social media into another broadcast channel? As Housing professionals, we’re looked to as experts in community-building, so how does the work we do translate to a virtual world? What value do we add that can only occur from bodies in physical proximity? How do advocate for that value in the face of increasing costs for college, the rise of MOOC’s (massive open online courses), and the like? This session provides an opportunity for us to collectively think through these questions by examining different framings of the term “engagement”. 1004 No Magic Eight Ball -Revisiting Housing Termination Policies Assignments Silvina Sousa-Ransford, University of Oregon; Kaceey Casto, University of the Pacific 555 B off campus is based on finances, while for others it is based on having found an offcampus housing option two days before the start of the academic term. Yet, as housing occupancy managers, we must be able to predict student decisions and fill beds. Because we do not have the magic eight ball, we have taken steps to revisit outdated termination policies, increased fees, adjusted deadlines, and changed messaging to students and parents. During this presentation, you will hear about the steps we have taken to adjust as well as the results of our termination policies for 2013-2014. 1005 Thinking Outside the “Box”: Homegrown Applications to Meet Departmental Needs Information Technology Marcus Weemes and Matt Debelak, University of Illinois Chicago 556 A Have you ever wished that you could create your own box of cereal with the marshmallows from Lucky Charms added to Cinnamon Toast Crunch? We have taken that approach within UIC Campus Housing with our homegrown applications. These applications have been developed to meet the ever-changing needs of our day-to-day operations. From housing applications to student billing, and from front desk operations to returning student contracting, we keep thinking outside the box when it comes to our software needs. 1006 Bring School Spirit to Your Staffing and Work Environment General Janis Haney, Sean Duggan, and Whitney Paschall, Texas Tech University 555 A 1007 Business Intelligence and Data for Decision Making General James Quisenberry, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Mike Dawisha, Michigan State University 556 B BI and Big Data are hot topics on campus. Utilizing quantitative data to drive decisions is smart but nevertheless, there are ethical questions about what you should and can do with this information.The balance between good business decisions and the mission to have outcomes based goals is a factor. Do we use data as a predictor of student success? How much information can we share? Who has access to the information and how do we share it? What conclusions do we draw? With whom do we share our conclusions? What does data governance look like? 1008 They Said What? Combining Qualitative with Quantitative Data to Tell the Resident Story General Darlena Jones, EBI MAP-Works Ballroom C Let’s face it, quantitative data can be dry, disconnected from the resident experience, and typically fails to inspire the reader. On the other hand, stories are compelling and engaging but lack the rigor needed for decision-making. What if we could have both: the statistical rigor of quantitative data coupled with the engaging stories of qualitative data? In this session, we discuss the pros and cons of quantitative and qualitative data, how those data can be combined to create a richer picture of the resident experience, and easy ways to collect, analyze, and report these data. Presenters will share how they realigned their office staff to streamline the assignment and contract process and how they branched out with IT and marketing. With these areas working together, a Client Relations staff was formed. This shifted the assignment process to a room selection process, which allowed the staff to join the admissions staff in recruitment efforts. Clerical work became recruitment, retention and advising work as well as an opportunity to support school spirit. For some students the decision to live on or www.acuho-i.org 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE 23 EX Conference Exhibitors EXHIBITORS Adirondack Solutions, Inc. Booth #14 P.O. Box 8102 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-1150 http://www.adirondacksolutions.com Notifii Booth #5 1420 E Roseville Pkwy # 140-243 Roseville, CA 95661-3078 http://www.notifii.com Adirondack Solutions is a leader in the field of housing & residential life software. We offer robust, flexible & easy-to-use web, and mobile applications for housing, judicial affairs, conference services, guest tracking and parking. Our data interface module provides efficient integration with most institutional computer environments, such as Banner by Ellucian, Power Campus by Ellucian, Colleague by Ellucian, PeopleSoft, etc. We combine cutting-edge technology with superior customer service to deliver the best software on the planet. Notifii porvides a suite of web-based tools specifically designed to streamline the daily operations of on-campus student housing. We offer three separate modules that include (1) package tracking and notifications, (2) asset tracking and equipment check in/out, and residence hall guest/visitor management. eRezLife Software Inc. Booth #12 125 David Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 2N6 http://www.erezlife.com Since 2000, Off Campus Partners has been working with universities, property managers, and students to simplify the off-campus housing process. We offer more than just a website, our custom designed program is built to suit the uniqure needs of your university. Visit our website at www.offcampuspartners.com to find out how our service can benefit your university. Having managed residence life and student housing, eRezLife Software is a proud ACUHO-I Foundation Partner. We contribute annually to help support and advance the excellent work you do for students. Stop by our booth to learn why clients have chosen our suite of unique, innovative, and truly affordable web-based solutions. EZTrackit Inc. Booth #9 19266 Coastal Hwy. Unit 4 #6 Rehoboth Beach, DE19971 http://www.EZTrackit.com MyDigitalDooman is now EZTrackit.com. We have the same staff, ownership, and services, but with a new focus on making our system even easier to us. Keep track of your student packages the EZ way with EZTrackit.com Get it. Log it. Track it. Done (Wasn’t that Easy?) EZTrackit.com. L.A.M. Enterprises, Inc. Booth #11 513 Acorn Street, Suite B Deer Park, NY 11729 http://www.lam-solutions.com L.A.M. has been in business for over 25 years and specializes in porviding universities and colleges with a wide variety of innovative printed and promotional products. Our knowledge of Residence Life Operations and Conference Service Operations make us the choice of many prestigious colleges and universities. We have over 500,000 promotional products available many of which are patented. We offer complete graphic design services. L.A.M. can assist. Off Campus Partners Booth #4 P.O Box 5664 Charlottesville, VA 22902 http://www.offcampuspartners.com Residential Management Systems, Inc. Booth #8 9131 Anson Way, Suite 301 Raleigh, NC 27615-5050 http://www.rms-inc.com Student Service Starts Here! Our new Mercury platform allows you to deliver revolutionary customized content to your students and staff. Unlimited customized Housing Applications, Informational Pages, Staff Portals, RA Applications, e-Signatures, and e-Payments. See what other Universities have built and easily download them for your operation. The possibilities are endless! RoomSync,. LLC Booth #10 201 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 209 Gainesville, FL 32601 http://www.roomsync.com RoomSync is a Facebook application that empowers residents select their own roommates online. Residents can search roommates using online lifestyle preferences and Facebook profiles to make informed matching decisions. RoomSync functions with all student housing software systems. Sallie Mae Insurance Services Booth #13 5080 North 40th Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85018 http://www.salliemaeinsurance.com For more than 40 years, Sallie Mae has successfully offered solutions and services tailored to help students, families and schools reach their financial and academic goals. We are 24 2013 ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference / PROVIDENCE committed to helping our school partners protect their revenue from insurable events that may affect a student’s ability to complete their education. Our insurance and benefit programs are designed to protect the institution and to help students complete their education. Seattle Technology Group, Inc. Booth #3 1923 25th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98112 http://www.seattletech.com Conference Programmer is an ideal solution for managers of university conferencing programs to reserve guest rooms, book meeting space, arrange meal plans and catering, create contracts, provide online registrations services, generate invoices, manage contacts and provide information to other departments. Conference Programmer is used by over 150 universities in North America. Simple Campus Housing Booth #2 4200 Elmwood Road Colgate, WI 53017 http://www.simplecampushousing.com Simple Campus Housing is a software company that provides a 100% web-based solution for residential life management. SCH’s solution allows institutions to accept online housing applications, run online room selection, match students based on profiles, quickly notify students without the use of mail merge, and much more. StarRez, Inc. Booth #7 6100 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 http://www.starrez.com StarRez is the world leader in housing, conference, and judicial software with over 20 years experience and more than 450 clients worlwide. StarRez offers the most cost effective, fully integrated, and easy-to-use housing and conference software solution on the market providing best-in-class solutions across all housing functions. The CBORD Group, Inc. Booth #1 61 Brown Road Ithaca, NY 14850 http://www.cbord.com The CBORD Group has been serving the university housing community for more than 35 years. With services ranging from housing assignment and student conduct management to campus card and integrated security solutions, CBORD products improve campus life for students and staff every day. Visit www.cbord. com to learn more. twitter: #acuhoi We are ACUHO-I ACUHO-I EXECUTIVE BOARD President Patricia A. R. 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