Why ACUI?
Join an energetic and diverse community of student union and activities professionals dedicated to ensuring student success on campuses throughout the world.
ACUI membership offers a diverse array of opportunities to connect with peers and leaders around the globe, participate in professional development opportunities to advance your career, support student programs, and enhance leadership skills.
As the leading association for the student union and activities profession, ACUI is committed to advancing professionals who work to build community at institutions around the world, providing a welcoming community from which one can learn and grow.
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ACUI offers an array of member value and benefits to support you, your students, and your campus.
Networking opportunities with peers and leaders to advance campus community
- Join and interact with communities of practice to connect with colleagues for ideas, problem-solving, and networking
- Advance campus community with active dialogue and understanding programs and initiatives to shape constructive discourse on campus
- Engage with colleagues through the many in-person and virtual event offerings
- Find resources to help lead your campus through critical times, such as COVID-19 recovery and social justice advocacy
Professional development to strengthen skills and practice
- Attend free, live online learning events throughout the year, and view numerous recorded webinars at your own pace
- Access The Bulletin (member journal), virtual resource library, and discussion forums to identify trends and developments
- Submit and present sessions at both virtual and in-person events
- Take advantage of accessible, affordable micro-credentialing courses
Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
- Explore volunteer opportunities to participate in leadership development and impact the Association
- Complete micro-credentialing courses for continuing education and development
- Showcase the success of work on your campus through awards and scholarships
- Be a leader on campus when it comes to critical issues, such as COVID-19 and social justice
- Access the latest research, relevant content, educational opportunities, peer learning, and more
- Find new opportunities through the Career Center
Ensure student success on campus
- Guide student success with data-driven learning and development programs designed for students
- Ensure your student development programs are aligned with best practices in theory, research, and practice through access to Bulletin content, community forums, and peer learning at virtual and in-person programs
- Take a leading role in research to assess the impact of the college union and activities on campus
Advance student union and activities profession
- Share your lessons learned, insights, and research in The Bulletin or by presenting at virtual and in-person events
- Contribute to the general knowledge of the profession by posting in the community forums, uploading resources, and more
- Use the CAS standards to assess your student union and activities programs and take your campus to the next level
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The knowledge exchange that occurs and the personal connections that are made with colleagues from other institutions allow our team to grow, adapt, and change to meet the needs of our students.
The variety and depth of ACUI's programs and services allow for outstanding professional development opportunities among our staff.