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Playing by Robert's Rules

Playing by Robert's Rules

Education
Colonel Robert codified meeting rules for a meeting to run smoothly and fairly. Without agreement on how a meeting should proceed, we can make a mess of meetings ...
Posted May 15, 2012 by Sarah-Ann Harnick 
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The Wild Side of Unions

The Wild Side of Unions

Perspective
As professionals in college unions or student centers, we’ve all seen some outlandish things ...
Posted May 14, 2012 by Jeff Pelletier 
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The Students We Don't See

The Students We Don't See

Education
The discussion was centered on hearing the stories of current students who may have a significant portion of their identity that is not visible to the average passerby ...
Posted May 9, 2012 by Missy Burgess 
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Connecting with Corporate Partners

Connecting with Corporate Partners

Perspective
Most days, my work in the Central Office is very different from my previous career on campus, but one week each year, the similarities are profound ...
Posted May 8, 2012 by Martha Blood 
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Rising to the Occasion

Rising to the Occasion

Perspective
This year has been very challenging for me as a professional, and I am happy to say that I have learned a great deal from my colleagues and students—maybe more so than in the past ...
Posted May 8, 2012 by Erin Morrell 
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The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility

The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility

Education
Twenty-five years ago, a group of young people at Humboldt State University gathered to discuss the challenges of the nation’s future and how to address them ...
Posted May 7, 2012 by Elizabeth Stringer 
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Past President John Ketter Passes Away

Past President John Ketter Passes Away

ACUI News
Ketter served on the ACUI Executive Board from 1974–80 and as president of the Association from 1980–81 ...
Posted May 3, 2012 by Elizabeth Stringer 
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Managing the Process When Employees Resign

Managing the Process When Employees Resign

Education
Planning for this inevitable possibility that a staff member will resign can make the transitions for both the departing employee and incoming employee much smoother ...
Posted May 3, 2012 by Scott Reed 
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Don't Blame it on the Alcohol: A literature review on college binge drinking predictors
Cover story by Elizabeth Atwood, the Bulletin Volume, 80, Issue 3
In the United States, many people equate the college experience with drinking and partying. Often alcohol plays a major role in the college experience as students develop social networks in their first years of college. This is not a new phenomenon—in his 1970 book “The Domesticated Drug: Drinking among Collegians,”...
Guest Column: Alcohol: What does your campus say about it?
by Tori Amason, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, the Bulletin Volume, 80, Issue 3
Student alcohol use is a concern for administrators, and I think our campuses must begin providing more applicable information for our students. At Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, we have a...
Helping trainees transfer skills in the workplace
by Rebecca Grossman & Eduardo Salas, the Bulletin Volume, 80, Issue 3
College unions spend time and money training new and retraining returning student staff members each semester. A concern of trainers and supervisors is if the training will transfer to the...
Film programming on a shoestring budget
by Rick Gardner, the Bulletin Volume, 80, Issue 3
As budgets continue to decline, programming suffers from cuts. Films programs are often casualties; however, programming and films boards are now saving money and energizing programs through a variety of...
Q&A with Arianna Huffington
Editor ACUI
The Bulletin had the opportunity to interview Arianna Huffington, well-known author and political commentator. Co-founder of The Huffington Post, she has been named as one of Forbes magazine’s most influential...
Coat Rack - who has one they love?
Facilities and Operations
I need to purchase one or two new coat racks, sturdy, on casters. So many out there. Who has something they love and would recommend?...
Posted 5/14/2012 3:09:11 PM by Nora Molloy
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Tips for Women in Facility Management
Womens Leadership
Hi Whitney. Take a look at the following resources and hopefully this will get the conversation going. 2010 annual conference session description and materials http www.acui.org programs conference 2010 index.aspx?id=10396&terms=women%20in%20facilities    This Commons post by Sarah Ann Harnick http www.acui.org...
Posted 5/11/2012 9:54:18 AM by Whitney Comer
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Annual reports(3)
Administration, Finance, Management
I submit an annual report every year to my VP.  We are looking to also do a publication with our next report this fall and put some of our information out there to the public.  I'd like to see what...
Posted 5/9/2012 6:39:29 PM by Darcy DeTienne
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College Union/ University Apps
Technology
  I've noticed that there are apps for some college unions and universities themselves the one can download to an Iphone or an Android.   Has anybody integrated their app into a event in a fun an creative way? Any feedback...
Posted 5/9/2012 2:59:20 PM by Raymond Juarez
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College union/University Apps
Campus Life and Program Management
I've noticed that there are apps for some college unions and universities themselves the one can download to an Iphone or an Android.   Has anybody integrated their app into a program in a fun an creative way? Any feedback...
Posted 5/9/2012 2:56:48 PM by Raymond Juarez
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Businesses acting as Student Organizations
Student Organization Advisors
We have been experiencing a trend on campus that local businesses (specifically apartment complexes) are creating student organizations so they are afforded the benefits of student organizations, such as marketing on campus and renting space on campus. How do other...
Posted 5/9/2012 10:10:52 AM by Karla Robinson
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Resource Guides
ACUI produces resource guides that offer valuable information on various topics relevant to the profession. Download free publications on global citizenship, sustainability, and careers in college unions and student activities.
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Archived Online Programs

Recordings of past ACUI online learning programs are now available for you to view on your own time.

  • If you purchased a live program, you and everyone at your institution will be able to access the program in its archived form automatically.
  • If you would like access to program resources for past webinars, select the programs below and click the "Register" button to sign you and everyone at your institution up.

Once you have access, the resources automatically appear. All you have to do is just press play whenever it is convenient.

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Career Resources

Whether you are a student interested in the field, a professional looking for career opportunities, or an employer searching for the perfect candidate, the ACUI Career Center has a variety of resources to help you through the process. Find information about improving resumes, writing cover letters, preparing for various types of interviews, ranking offers, and more. 

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