ACUI Region V Newsletter Edition 9

ACUI REGION V March – May 2016

NEWSLETTER

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Hiya, Region V friends!

This time of year is always bittersweet for me, as I say goodbye to the students who have blossomed into close friends and colleagues. I try to comfort myself by saying that I’m doing my job right when I want to hire my graduating seniors, but if I’m being honest, I’m a little jealous of the students’ new employers. I have worked hard to train these students to be MY perfect employees, you know? Mostly, though, I’m sad knowing I won’t see these people who’ve become like family every day. But after reading through the articles in this edition of Fun in Flyover Country, my mood is starting to brighten.

Just when I think I’ve really got ACUI figured out, the Association surprises me again. Today, I’m so appreciative that I’m a part of a group who knows exactly how I’m feeling during this graduation season. Even more importantly, we are encouraging each other to get through it by getting involved and learning from each other. Alex, Jeni, Cathy, and Bill are all introducing new ways for us to share best practices. Read their articles and then take the next step - you’ll be glad you did. In his penultimate Message from the Director, Scott has a really thoughtful discussion about unmissable moments that I’m sure will strike a chord with you - it sure did with me.

But, if you are really feeling blue and need a pick-me-up immediately, flip to our summary of the ACUI 2016 annual conference as told through tweets. There’s gotta be a belly laugh in there somewhere for you.

- Kristin Erdman, Iowa State University, kerdman@iastate.edu

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Contents 4 Message from the Director 6 #ACUI16 in Tweets 12 Staff Swap Program 13 Student Involvement 14 Inclusivity 16 Educational Programs 17 2016 Region V Conferene 18 Awards 19 Regional Leadership Team 20 Region V Members

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Message from the Director Scott R. Maas, Creighton University

Did you hear that?

Did you see what just flew past?

You didn’t? It was right in front of you.

What mundane task took you away from being present?

volunteers or the excellent educational content.

It didn’t happen for me because I let trivial stuff take my attention away. Ironically, I also had a major life situation going on at the time, but I was able to deal with that without much disruption.

Funny how the big stuff can be manageable, but the little things can wreak havoc. It was the trivial stuff that took my time away from meeting

It was the trivial stuff that took my time away from meeting people and catching up with old friends.

I find myself asking these questions after I realize I have missed something that seemed unmissable. Sometimes it’s an opportunity to do something I love to do. Sometimes it’s a big event that I help plan but never take a moment to enjoy. Once in a while, an entire academic year flies by me in a blink. Most recently, I seemed to have missed the New Orleans conference.

people and catching up with old friends. I’m sad about missing that time and those experiences.

Luckily, I know I will be able to make that time back up again, because ACUI folks understand, forgive, and embrace.

What I can’t make up for is that refreshed feeling I usually have after an ACUI event. I’ve noticed that I’m focused on the problems and not celebrating the successes. The other night, I attended our annual Division of Student Life Student Awards Ceremony. As I sat there, I wondered how many of us in today’s college unions get sidetracked

Every year, I look forward to the annual conference as a place to reconnect with friends, make new friends, fill my “education bucket” full of new ideas, and I return to my campus rejuvenated, refreshed, I wondered how many of us in today’s college and ready to finish the unions get sidetracked with the mundane tasks: academic year. This year, that paperwork, facility repairs, event complaints, or, didn’t happen. It wasn’t due to as we call them, the “5%” students (ones who the planning by the amazing

cause you trouble).

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Message from the Director Scott R. Maas, Creighton University

with the mundane tasks: paperwork, facility repairs, event complaints, or, as we call them, the “5%” students (ones who cause you trouble). We focus on these tasks and miss the amazing things happening around us. We miss the part of our jobs that excite us and rejuvenate our soul.

I know that each one of us here at Creighton could tell a story (or 10) similar to this one, about the time you missed an unmissable moment.

Let’s knock it off, friends. We all have to stop letting this happen. We are called to be the community builders for our campuses, and in My thoughts were interrupted when I heard order to do that we can’t focus on the problems. the name of one of my student employees Sure, they need attention, but only while we announced, and I realized she had just been are taking active steps to fix them. Let’s move named the “Leader of Today.” I instantly had that our thoughts, our energy, our hearts to the proud papa feeling, but my eyes really welled up celebrations. To the good things happening as I listened to what she had to say about working around us. I know we’ve all read Don’t Sweat for our department. She said, “we had saved her and gave her new life by being a part of our team.”

When I asked her about that afterwards, she shared that she had just transferred to Creighton and was struggling to find her place on campus. When she was hired at the Skutt Student Center, she felt like she was a part of something, and she developed the Small Stuff… But we are still all sweaty, so I relationships with strong role models. She grew am taking a spin off it and hoping my realization the confidence needed to venture out and be will help you catch your unmissable moment. more involved. That moment is a moment we all So, I encourage you to stop. Right now. Get out live for. We did something right. We developed a of your chair, walk out of your office, and take a student. walk around your student center or college union this afternoon and see the beauty that lies within I loved that moment… But I didn’t love it at the your building. Maybe surprise your student staff same time. I remember interviewing this young with treats. I bet you’ll realize the weight of those lady, and then interacting with her from time to pesky tasks will never outweigh the experience of time, but I was so caught up in writing endless the unmissable moments. proposals, dealing with staffing issues, making clients happy, and so on, that I missed the Scott Maas, Creighton University, opportunity to see her really grow into the strong ScottMaas@creighton.edu leader she is today.

Let’s move our thoughts, our energy, our hearts to the celebrations. To the good things happening around us.

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STAFF SWAP PROGRAM

CATHY PASSANANTI, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE We are gearing up to have fun in Flyover Country! It is no secret that members within our region are feeling the pinch of significant budget cuts or an entire lack of state appropriations.

What does that mean for professional development? It means we need to get creative as institutions cut back. It means we get to think outside of the box!

Annual conferences can be expensive and challenging to attend as an entire team.

Annual conferences can be expensive and challenging to attend as an entire team.

They also may not target some of the niche departments within university unions that we strive to further develop. The Region V proposal for educational sessions, outside of annual conferences, is to swap staffs! Yep…I said it. Find an institution that has a similar department, find a couple common dates, send your staff there for a day, and then entertain the other staff at your home institution. Work in the trenches together.

Learn how they operate their department. You might teach them something new or they might

Find an institution that has a similar department, find a couple common dates, send your staff there for a day, and then entertain the other staff at your home institution.

teach you something new…hopefully a little bit of both. You’ll leave with new collegial relationships and best practices that can better your operation.

Example: SIU-E has a young Marketing Department for our University Center. They are looking at unions that have a common structure.

The goal for the department is to put in place a structure that can generate revenue and goods for internal departments.

Swap perks: You are in control! You pick the institution, you pick the dates, and you select the staff members who participate.

Swap challenges: This can be a little challenge to coordinate. You are in luck – the Region V educational coordinator will gladly take the reigns to arrange the swap. Just let me know you are interested!

Swap perks: You are in control!

You pick the institution, you pick the dates, and you select the staff members who participate.

Interested in participating in a swap? Email me!

Let me know a little bit about your department and its goals. Then I will work to coordinate a swap.

Cathy Passananti Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville cpassan@siue.edu

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Student Involvement Alex McLean, Marquette University

As students, we are busy. There is no doubt about that. Often, our time and energy is pulled in hundreds of directions as class, work, clubs, and organizations all demand our attention. This can make committing to something new difficult.

If you are interested in participating as a student, or know someone that may be interested, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to answer any questions you have.

We are forming a committee of students interested in being involved with ACUI, but not in a way that tries to steal more time out of our already busy schedules.

At the most recent ACUI conference in New Orleans, I announced that we are forming a committee of students interested in being involved with ACUI. Members of this committee will help to provide input to the 2016 Conference Planning Team on their student track for educational sessions, in addition to providing the student involvement coordinator and the rest of the Regional Leadership Team with other thoughts and feedback to help improve the student experience within ACUI. This is a great opportunity to be involved with a professional association as a student, but in role that isn’t as demanding.

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Benefits to being involved with ACUI as a student: - Meet a person who does exactly what you do at

another school Travel to places all over Region V Pick up best practices to take back to your institution Meet some of your future best friends Connect with people who may guide your future career opportunities Alex McLean Marquette University alexander.mclean@marquette.edu

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Inclusivity

Jeni Eltink, University of Minnesota Duluth

It Takes an ACUI Village to Raise an Inclusive Region When I applied in 2013 to volunteer as inclusivity coordinator in ACUI Region V, one of the exciting-yet-daunting things about the position was that it was brand new for the states and provinces that came together to form Region V. I was excited to serve as an advocate and resource for equity, diversity, and inclusivity issues within ACUI, my professional home. At the same time, there was a lot of uncertainty about what an inclusivity coordinator would do and what role that person would play with the Regional Leadership Team and with ACUI members and member institutions around the region.

Some of the duties of the inclusivity coordinator are things I can accomplish with the help of

other Regional Leadership Team and Conference Planning Team members: to ensure that our programming is inclusive of multiple identities and welcoming to all, to promote educational opportunities that advance the Intercultural Proficiency core competency, and to assist in volunteer recruitment. However, among the duties of the ACUI regional inclusivity coordinator are two where success lives with the members and member institutions: to “develop strategies to advance ACUI as a multicultural organization” and to “share successful practices with members of the region and serve as a resource for members in terms of diversity work on their campuses.”

Among the duties of the ACUI regional inclusivity coordinator are two where success lives with the members and member institutions: to “develop strategies to advance ACUI as a multicultural organization” and to “share successful practices with members of the region and serve as a resource for members in terms of diversity work on their campuses.”

Every ACUI member has something to contribute to these goals. One of the strengths of Region V is our diversity of institutions: small and mid-size and large, public and private, rural and suburban and urban, twoyear and four-year, traditional student union facilities and looser conglomerations

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of services. No matter what type of institution you hail from or what your role is with your student union, you can be sure that there’s someone else like you in Region V. That person has something to learn from you. They’ve got information that can help you. We can work together to improve the work environment for one another and for the students we serve.

Over the course of the next few months, look for opportunities to share your thoughts. What does it mean for Region V to be inclusive? What are the pressing concerns in our region related to equity and diversity, and what role should ACUI play in advancing intercultural proficiency? How inclusive is our Association and our region, and what steps should we take to improve? What are some of the best practices at your institutions, and what might other institutions learn from the work you have done? What do you think is important for ACUI and for the Region V Leadership Team to know about inclusivity, equity, diversity, and multiculturalism?

We’ll be reaching out in many ways -- via social media, email, volunteers -- but we also encourage you to attend the Region V conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Oct. 14-16. In addition to great keynotes and many educational session opportunities, we’ll be including a roundtable discussion about inclusivity and intercultural proficiency in Region V and in ACUI. I hope to see you there.

In the meantime, send any thoughts or ideas you have my way. I look forward to working with you all -- my ACUI village -- to make Region V a model for inclusivity and intercultural learning.

Jeni Eltink University of Minnesota-Duluth eltink@d.umn.edu Twitter: @jenieltink

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REGION V EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BILL TOURVILLE, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MANKATO

2016 Essentials of Facilities Management Training Seminar

June 6 – 9, 2016 University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 15 Registration Deadline Designed for new facility management professionals or those transitioning into responsibilities of overseeing facilities. Centered on four learning domains from APPA and ACUI: - General Administration & Management - Operations & Maintenance - Environmental & Energy/ Utilities Management - Building Design & Construction Specific topics include: - Facility condition assessment, deferred maintenance, and capital planning - Technology upgrades - Custodial management and standards - Project management - Inventory and storage - Furniture, fixtures, and equipment - Emergency preparedness and continuity planning - Chiller, air handlers, and HVAC software

Call for Virtual Ed Programs Region V is currently seeking presenters and institutions to participate in ACUI Live Programs. We’d love to see what you’re up to! Have you completed a new project that you’d like to show off? Or maybe you’re desperate for some advice from those who have been there and done that? Let us know!

- Submit to present an online education session at any time - Host a virtual tour of your building or recently renovated space (250 to 250,000 sq ft) - Present an education session at a conference Have you heard of our new program, Fixer Upper: ACUI Style? We can’t wait to try it out! Here’s how: - Submit a space in your building with an estimated renovation budget. Receive advice from other operations professionals as well as regional architects. Results will be held on an ACUI Live program with open discussion.

2016 IPDS: New Professionals Orientation June 13 – 17, 2016 University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

At IPDS, those new to the college union and student activities profession will gather at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for this premier educational program.

Attendees will: - Enhance the specific skills identified as especially relevant for new professionals - Learn about new practical applications for theory and the Role of the College Union - Build a professional network of people with the same responsibilities as you - Gain informational resources to help you solve problems on campus acui.org/ipds/

acui.org/region/v

appa.org/training/EFMSeminar/

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2016 REGION V CONFERENCE GET EXCITED!

2016 ACUI REGION V CONFERENCE | OCT. 14-16

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

CHOOSE YOUR PATH IN L NCOLN! UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS | GRADUATE STUDENTS | NEW PROFESSIONALS | EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS The 2016 Regional Conference Planning Team and the Region V Leadership Team are excited to invite you to our next regional conference! Plans are already underway to focus on the overall conference experience for each of our attendees.

We are excited to announce that this year we are creating four paths of programming with focused educational sessions and experiences for 1) undergraduate students, 2) graduate students, 3) new professionals and 4) experienced professionals.

Whether you are a freshman working in a student union for the first time or you are a seasoned professional, we hope to provide you with a truly rewarding conference experience!

Join us at the 2016 ACUI Region V Conference University of Nebraska - Lincoln Oct. 14-16 REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Visit acui.org/region/v to get details.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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AWARDS “Igniting Innovation” Award Reminder In effort to further recognize and promote the important aspect of programming in the College Union, ACUI Region V has launched a new award. The “Igniting Innovation” Award for College Union Programming is presented quarterly to an institution, group, or individual for executing an outstanding program, event, or activity that fosters the enhancement of the campus community. The award is based on student involvement, creativity, and the success of the program.

Nomination materials must include the online nomination form as well as a summary of the program, addressing title and description of the program (including intended programmatic outcomes). Other supporting documents that may be submitted include: program budget and identified funding sources; evidence of achievement of goals through program evaluations; and supporting documentation of program including, but not limited to: photos, videos, marketing samples, etc. that directly support the program.

To be considered, the program must have taken place within the past academic year.

The next deadline for the award will be May 15, 2016. Please submit your nominations today at acui.org/region/V.

Congratulations to our most recent winner, Hailey Goplen, from North Dakota State University! Goplen’s submission, the NDSU Poverty Simulation, clearly met all of the criteria for selection and demonstrates the impact that college union programming can have on students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

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Regional Leadership Team REGIONAL DIRECTOR

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

BUSINESS MANAGER

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS COORDINATOR

Scott R. Maas Creighton University scottmaas@creighton.edu (Jan. 1, 2014—Oct. 16, 2016)*

Alexander McLean Marquette University alexander.mclean@marquette.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Dec. 31, 2016)

George Micalone Iowa State University micalone@iastate.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Dec. 31, 2017)

Aaron Flynn University of North Dakota aaron.flynn@email.und.edu (Sept. 13, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

Andy Williams Macalester College awillia8@macalester.edu (Sept. 13, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

Paul Wraalstad North Dakota State University paul.wraalstad@ndsu.edu (Oct. 9, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

2016 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR ONLINE LEARNING COORDINATOR Kyle Burke Northeastern Illinois University KE-Burke@neiu.edu (Oct. 9, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

William Tourville Minnesota State University-Mankato william.tourville@mnsu.edu (Sept. 13, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

2017 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Seth Dohrn Iowa State University sdohrn@iastate.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Dec. 31, 2017)

This could be you!

Get involved with Region V today!

Contact Aaron Flynn for more information.

Cathy Passanti Southern Illinois University —Edwardsville cpassan@siue.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Dec. 31, 2017)

INCLUSIVITY COORDINATOR

Jeni Eltink University of Minnesota-Duluth jeltink@d.umn.edu (Jan.1, 2014—Dec. 31, 2017)*

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR J. Rex Tolliver University of Ilinois at Chicago jrex@uic.edu *Second Term

Kristin Erdman Iowa State University kerdman@iastate.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Dec. 31, 2017)

Connect With ACUI Region V /ACUIRegionV

@ACUIRegionV

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MEMBER INSTITUTION MAP

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MEMBER INSTITUTION LIST ILLINOIS 1a. DePaul University 1b. Elmhurst College 1c. Northeastern Illinois University 1d. Northwestern University 1e. University of Illinois-Chicago 1f. University of Chicago 2. Illinois College 3. Illinois State University 4. University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign 5. Millikin University 6. University of Illinois-Springfield 7. Southeastern Illinois College 8. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 9. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 10. Northern Illinois University 11a. Western Illinois University 11b. Knox College

IOWA 12. Iowa State University 13. Simpson College 14. University of Iowa 15. University of Northern Iowa

MINNESOTA 16. Bemidji State University 17. University of Minnesota-Morris 18. Minnesota State University-Moorhead 19. University of Minnesota-Duluth 20. St. Cloud State University 21. Minnesota State University-Mankato 22a. Hamline University 22b. Macalester College 22c. Normandale Community College 22d. St. Catherine University 22e. St. Olaf College 22f. University of St. Thomas 22g. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

NEBRASKA 23. Midland University 24. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25a. Creighton University 25b. University of Nebraska-Omaha

SOUTH DAKOTA 26. Mount Marty College 27. South Dakota State University 28. University of South Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA 29. North Dakota State University 30. University of North Dakota

WISCONSIN 31. University of Wisconsin-River Falls 32. University of Wisconsin-Stout 33. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 34. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 35. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 36a. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 36b. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 36c. St. Norbert University 37. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 38. University of Wisconsin-Platteville 39a. University of Wisconsin-Madison 39b. Madison Area Technical College 40. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 41a. Carroll University 41b. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 41c. Marquette University

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