Resource Guides

ACUI produces resource guides that offer valuable information on hot topics in the profession. Check out the offerings below.   
 

Technology in College Unions and Student Activities

Podcasts, cloud computing, apps, digital signage—how are institutions implementing these technologies? Technology in College Unions and Student Activities is an ACUI resource guide that provides in-depth information about how campuses are incorporating technology. Check out the member submissions from a multi-media production center at one institution to uses for cloud computing at another.

Download Technology in College Unions and Student Activities in low resolution [pdf], high resolution [pdf], or interactive format [pdf]. The non-interactive version may also be found here.    

Released April 2012 

 

 

Engaging Global Citizens outside the Classroom: A resource guide for campus professionals

Reflecting the role of the college union and student activities in educating student for citizenship, the Engaging Global Citizens outside the Classroom resource guide was produced by ACUI and its partners as a collection of information that professionals can use to promote global knowledge, competence, and community within their own campus environment. With overviews of theories, resources, and how-to guides, learn more about ways to engage and advise students with global interests.

Download Engaging Global Citizens outside the Classroom in high resolution [pdf] or low resolution [pdf].

Released October 2011

 

 

Sustainability Smarts: Applying the core principles of sustainability on campus

This most recent edition of the Sustainability Smarts series focuses on the three core principles of sustainability: environmental, economical, and social. Sustainability Smarts offers an in-depth look at each one of these principles, providing case studies and research information to support the theory that sustainability is still a growing trend on college campuses.

Download Sustainability Smarts in high-resolution [pdf] or low-resolution [pdf]; also, you can view the publication online here.

Released January 2011    

 

 
 

A Career in College Unions and Student Activities

Providing a general overview the profession, A Career in College Unions and Student Activities introduces career opportunities in the field. Targeted at undergraduate students, this guide also gives and overview of the experiences, benefits, finances, graduate preparation, and other tools of support that should be expected with choosing a career path in the college union. 

Download A Career in College Unions and Student Activities [pdf].

Released June 2009

Sustainability Smarts: Best practices for college unions and student activities

Check out ACUI's Sustainability Smarts, a publication dedicated to sustainability in college unions and student activities. Topics covered include sustainability rating systems, college tours, sustainability blogs, fair trade, green cleaning, and so much more. 

Download Sustainability Smarts [pdf] or visit this link.

Released December 2008  

 

  

 
 

Generation E: Students leading for a sustainable, clean energy future 

Recently, ACUI sponsored the National Wildlife Foundation's Generation E: Students leading for a sustainable, clean energy future report, which highlights the unique and critical role college students are playing in reforming sustainability programs that lower their campus’ carbon footprint. The resource features 165 campuses and covers 35 categories of creative student effort.detailing sustainable initiatives on college campuses.

Members are able to download [pdf] this resource for free.