ACUI Region V Newsletter Edition 8 by ACUIRegionV

ACUI REGION V January & February 2016

NEWSLETTER Fun in Flyover Country ACUI Region V Newsletter | Edition 8

Greetings, Region V Colleagues! Wow, people! Every time I work on this newsletter, I get inspired by all of the ways we care across this region of ours. I know right now we are all in the weeds of this semester, putting on programs and putting out fires, and filing emails in the middle of the night. But in the midst of all the chaos, we are building. We’re building teams, and new campaigns, and student support programs, and even buildings themselves. And as our hands are busy building, our minds are busy wandering. Scott’s challenging his idea of innovation. MacKenzie’s thinking about leadership skills application. Jeni’s pondering how to get radical about hospitality. David’s reflecting on the future of the brand of ACUI. Alex is figuring out how to balance being a student and being an ACUI leader. And I’m thinking that these students we serve are pretty lucky to benefit from all that brain power. Thank goodness we don’t have to do it alone! Don’t be afraid to stand on the shoulders of the giants who have gone before you — reach out to your ACUI colleagues and connect with those who are pondering the same issues you are. And if you’ve had a breakthrough, share it with us! Shoot me an email at kerdman@iastate.edu and let’s chat — I want to talk about your ideas in the next issue! Submission Deadline: Month of Publication: March 6 April May 7 June - Kristin Erdman, Iowa State University, kerdman@iastate.edu

Contents 3 Regional Director Message 10 2015 Region V Conference 5 Scholarship Reflection: I-LEAD™ By the Numbers 11 2016 Region V Conference 6 Radical Hospitality and the Sneak Peek Student Union

7 Volunteer Spotlight: David Lemon

8 Student Spotlight: Alex McLean

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Awards Member Institutions Member Institution Spotlight: Macalester College ACUI Region V Newsletter | Edition 8

Message from the Director Scott R. Maas, Creighton University

Over the past six months, one word has been dominating my vocabulary in all aspects of my life. I’ve been considering whether this word is just a trendy way to make one sound better, or if it actually signifies the start of something big. That word: that truly innovative? innovation.

Or just a change in procedure/adding

innovation and helping others to find their inner innovative talents. I drove away from the Coffman Union following the conference with my student affairs/college union batteries recharged, and I was happy to discover that I understood innovation a bit better.

Here at Creighton University, our Division of Student Life spent the last semester “Envisioning our Future” with our new vice provost. The envisioning process started with groupthink to create a framework for changes. The next step was the creation of innovation councils that were created around themed initiatives. As I participated in the process, worked with my council, and heard presentations on the new initiatives being proposed, I kept As college union professionals and members of an asking myself “Is that truly innovative? Or just a change in association that recently celebrated 100 years of procedure/adding a program/rearranging staff? If it is the improvements and change, innovation should be second latter, is that actually innovation?” My council was to focus nature to us. Each year, a new class of students move to on how to better serve the graduate, professional, and our campuses, and each year, we have to figure out how adult learners on campus. When we met, we spent three weeks talking in circles. We finally realized, we had no idea how to serve this audience better Our role on the campus is to build community, but because we didn’t know them. So we proposed that can’t be done if we are not being innovative. an initiative of a student needs assessment. While this is a practical and honest solution to a concern within the division, I will be the first to admit, it is not innovative. Fortunately, many of the other councils to connect and engage with that class. Our role on the paved the way to true innovation with ideas that were truly campus is to build community, but that can’t be done outside-the-box, but I find myself wondering if they are if we are not being innovative. Programs and buildings achievable goals or pipe dreams. have shelf lives that seem to get shorter and shorter as we rapidly make changes to meet the needs of our students. While I was being innovative at my “pays the rent” job, we If we were not innovative, we would all be working in the were all challenged to “ignite innovation” in the college original structure of our buildings, putting on programs that union world by some great volunteers from our region, have never changed in the lifetime of our unions. I can say lead by Vanessa Ryan in November at the University of with great confidence that is not happening across Region Minnesota-Twin Cities. It was a big challenge, but I know many of you accepted it and succeeded in showcasing your V. At each ACUI event I attend, I hear about new buildings and new programs. If it is not new construction, it is new To be truly innovative and see a process in a new way or to strength spaces within our unions, often with “entrepreneurial our programs, we can’t forget that we don’t have all the answers. spaces” to allow the student body to be innovative or a

a program/rearranging staff?

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Message from the Director Scott R. Maas, Creighton University

new program that connects the students to the union experience. Well, maybe that is innovation itself. All of these changes and innovative ideas drive from our students. To be truly innovative and see a process in a new way or to strength our programs, we can’t forget that we don’t have all the answers. However, our colleagues and those around us have that innovation spirit as well. So network with your ACUI colleagues and discuss ideas for change with people from your institution. Maybe they have the missing piece to the puzzle of the next big innovative idea. I can say that I am still struggling with the dilemma—is innovation a trend or is it here to stay? No matter the outcome, our jobs in the college unions keep us being innovative day after day. I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I look forward to connecting with more of you throughout my final year as the regional director. - Scott Maas, scottmaas@creighton.edu

Our colleagues and those around us have that innovation spirit as well. So network with your ACUI colleagues and discuss ideas for change with people from your institution.

Does Scott’s work inspire you? Our search for the next director of Region V is on! Interested? TALK TO OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: AARON.FLYNN@UND.EDU

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SCHOLARSHIP REFLECTION

I-LEAD™, MACKENZIE DAINES, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH

I was given the amazing opportunity to spend a week in Colorado, at Colorado Mesa University. I spent six days with some of the most incredible people I have ever met at I-LEAD™. This institute was unlike anything I ever have participated in. There were around 180 of us in total, all of us student leaders at our own universities who were sent by someone who saw potential in us. We broke into groups, a Blue group and a Green group, and then smaller groups from those groups. I was a part of the Pirate family; and we did become a family in just six short days. When I returned to my university, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, after my amazing experience, I was a little sad. People asked me how it was and I didn’t want to talk about it, because those were my special memories with my family; a family that I got extremely close to in just a short amount of time and that I then had to say goodbye to for an unknown amount of time. I didn’t want to relive the experiences because it made me realize that now we are all back at our own universities, so far away from one another. We spent every day together for a week, sharing information that most of us haven’t even admitted to ourselves and now we are back to our normal routines

that somehow feel different than ever before. However, I then came to the amazing realization that although I am back to my normal routine, I now have my special I-Lead™ experience but I also have several connections to people all over the country! These special people have become a support system for me when I find myself struggling with my normal routine. I have talked to these people every day since I left Colorado, and I greatly look forward to watching them all grow and succeed.

In order to grow the organization you are a part of, you need to grow as an individual. I learned a lot of things about myself from this experience. I learned that I need to take other people’s values and ideas into better consideration than I am currently doing. I have always listened to others opinions but I don’t often act upon that information, and I need to listen to my peers values and have those in mind when making decisions as well as my own. I also learned that building close and open relationships is the best way for an organization to grow and be successful. In order to grow the organization you are a part of, you need to grow as an individual. Most importantly, I learned that you need to tell others they are doing a good job and that you appreciate all they do. People need to feel like their work is being noticed and appreciated, and everyone gets some form of pleasure out of receiving positive feedback, or even just feedback in general. The smallest form of recognition, such as a small note, means the world to someone. I will start to do this in my own life, and recognize those who are deserving of recognition. I am truly grateful for the opportunity I was given, and I want to thank my advisors for believing in me and giving me this opportunity as well as the ACUI community for allowing me this opportunity through my scholarship. I hope to do all my peers and advisors proud as I find my way in this world. - Mackenzie Daines, dainem48@uwosh.edu

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Inclusivity

Jeni Eltink, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Radical Hospitality

and the Student Union I was sitting in the audience at a keynote session last November at the Region V conference when Dr. Joi Lewis said two words that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up: “radical hospitality.” Dr. Lewis had just given a name to something I’d been thinking about but was having a hard time describing, something that I believe is at the core of what we do as college student unions.

yet I remind myself that it isn’t enough to make a space that’s open and welcoming if people don’t feel welcomed. It isn’t enough just to have programming; we need to draw people into those programs and get them engaged in what’s happening. So I take a deep breath and jump in and tell myself that it’s time to get radical. Because this is what we do.

But what is radical hospitality? By definition, it’s going to great or even extraordinary lengths to make sure that people feel welcomed and included. In practice, it means that we’re taking an active role in welcoming and including rather than standing back and hoping that people find their place. And you know what? Radical hospitality is what we are all about in the student union field. When we say that we are “community builders,” in the words of ACUI, what we’re talking about is helping people find themselves and find others they want to connect with. In order for that process to happen, our student unions need to be a place where everyone feels welcomed, feels included, feels like a part of what’s going on.

The student union is the perfect place for active involvement in making people feel welcomed. We are the place for everyone on campus; we are generalists in the best sense of the word. We use our skills and knowledge to create facilities, policies, programs, and services that make people want to spend time with us. When we’re doing it right, there’s nothing more glorious.

Let me tell you, I don’t always find radical hospitality an easy thing to practice. By nature, I am an introvert. Making conversation with people I don’t know is difficult for me. I always have nine million things I have to do at work, and I can feel them tugging me toward my desk all day long. Excuses seem easy to make. And

So even though it’s not quite New Year’s anymore, let’s all resolve to make 2016 a year of radical hospitality in what we do. Let’s make that extra effort. Let’s show off who we are. Let’s get radical. - Jeni Eltink, jeltink@d.umn.edu

What ideas do you have for radical hospitality in your student union, in your job, or on your campus? Share your ideas so we can all practice radical hospitality together. Tweet your ideas to @ACUIRegionV #radicalhospitality. Or hop on over to the ACUI Region V Facebook page and post your ideas with #radicalhospitality. Can’t wait to see all the great things happening around Region V!

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Volunteer Spotlight David Lemon, University of St. Thomas Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer for ACUI in two ways. I was a member of the 2015 Region V Conference Planning Team and a member of the Future of the Brand Task Force. Both of these opportunities have been great experiences for me, personally and professionally. As an ACUI volunteer, I have learned more about the Association, at regional and national levels. This increased understanding has given me a greater appreciation for the association and the opportunities it provides. As a Conference Planning Team volunteer, I learned a great deal about event planning and management. Being on the Conference Planning Team, was a fun way to learn about other schools around the region while growing my professional network. Aside from being a great professional development opportunity, serving on the Conference Planning Team was a very rewarding experience personally. I met colleagues from around the region and made friends that I never would have without taking on those volunteer responsibilities.

My knowledge base has increased, I have learned a variety of new skills, and I feel more comfortable navigating our field as a young professional.

As a member of the Future of the Brand Task Force, I have had the opportunity to look at ACUI through a different lens. As a task force member, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked to look critically at the organization to better understand what it does well and where improvements could be made. In addition, I am working to better understand who ACUI currently serves, who it should serve, and why. The work with this task force is absolutely invigorating. I really enjoy that I am able to give back to ACUI in this capacity and at the same time, I am a bit in awe of how much responsibility ACUI has given me and how much trust ACUI places in me. Walking away from these volunteer experiences, I can honestly say that I have become a stronger, better professional. My knowledge base has increased, I have learned a variety of new skills, and I feel more comfortable navigating our field as a young professional. It should definitely be noted that while I was learning and growing in these roles, I was also having a lot of fun. I would strongly recommend to anyone working in college unions to try a volunteer experience with ACUI. It is such a great opportunity to give back to a wonderful organization, while being able grow and develop within your role and to having some fun with great colleagues. - David Lemon, lemon@stthomas.edu

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Student Involvement Alex McLean, Marquette University

“You’re going to another one of those union conference things?” It’s pretty much the same reaction I get from my friends every time the regional conference rolls around. Being a student involved with a professional organization is something students just do as a resume-builder. I know that when I attended my first ACUI regional conference in 2013, that’s what had been on my mind. My friends knew I was involved at my student union as a student manager for our audio-visual tech staff, but they didn’t quite get why I was going to a conference for it, or why there was a conference for it, or why any 19 year-old kid would use the expression, “I’m going to a work conference this weekend.” And to be honest, it sounded a bit strange to me too. A-C-U-I. Association of College Unions International. It definitely sounded impressive enough to talk about, make me look and sound all important. But I still didn’t completely get what it was, or what exactly I was going to learn. My supervisors had all raved about their experiences and how it was really beneficial and if my school was willing to pay to send

me they must see some benefit, but I still didn’t understand exactly what I was getting myself into. Fast forward to November 2015. I’m standing alongside members of the Region V Leadership Team as a conference room in the University of Minnesota Coffman Union begins to fill. I glance down at my notes for what I am supposed to speak on to our room full of ACUI conference newcomers, “Making Connections at ACUI.” I agreed lastminute to speak in the session as it would be a good way to get involved during my first weekend as the region’s student involvement coordinator. It was one bullet point, a quick two-minute chance to share a message with the people sitting in the spot that I found myself in not long before.

My friends knew I was involved at my student union as a Student Manager for our Audio/ Visual tech staff, but they didn’t quite get why I was going to a conference for it, or why there was a conference for it, or why any 19 year-old kid would ever say,“I’m going to a work conference this weekend.”

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The thing is, I was a bit nervous. Not to have to speak in front of people, but how to speak on something so critical to what makes ACUI great. It shouldn’t be hard, right? This as my third regional conference, I had attended two annual conferences, and I’ve been to I-LEAD™. I knew what ACUI was, but at the same time I struggled to really figure out how I would put it into words.

I was a bit nervous. Not to have to speak in front of people, but how to speak on something so critical to what makes ACUI great. What made this whole situation funny in a way is how simple the answer was. As a student, making connections at ACUI has made my experience. It is connecting with other students and professionals who are passionate about making their unions and student centers great places on campus. It is all the conversations about why people kept coming back to conferences. It is walking into a ballroom seeing a bunch of people you don’t know, but who are clearly excited to see each other again. ACUI is one giant connection waiting to be made, and all it takes is a small step to get into the action. I had learned that pretty quickly myself in San Antonio when I took some time to talk with Aaron Flynn about the student

involvement coordinator position. What started as a simple conversation while we waited for a keynote turned into an application a few months later, and I was in a room full of newcomers waiting to hear what I had to say. Being a student member of ACUI can be daunting. There’s plenty of acronyms, lots of professionals, and at times topics and discussions that might not feel like you should get to participate in them. That is what makes ACUI great though. By being active in this organization you are a member of a giant network of professionals who care about what they do, each other’s success, and including everyone in the conversation, especially students. ACUI literally exists to make connections in order to improve the community on a college campus. And as a member of the ACUI community, you get a template for what a great community looks like. So as we begin the new year, I will leave you with the same words that I said in that session. I am incredibly excited to begin serving as the student involvement coordinator for Region V and I look forward to meeting and speaking with as many of you as I can. If you ever have ideas for how I can get better students involved, reach out to me. I am more than interested in hearing what you have to say. That is what making connections at ACUI is all about. Reaching out, having a conversation, and making things better than you expected as a result. - Alex McLean, alexander.mclean@marquette.edu

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2015 REGION V CONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS

115 UNdergRADUATES

Institution Attendance by state: 35 2 2 5 2 11 1 North Dakota Illinois

12 GRADUATES

122

professionals

Iowa

Nebraska

South Dakota

Minnesota

Attendees by state: 249 18 9 29 Iowa North Dakota 75 Illinois 3 5 Minnesota

30 PRESENTERS

6 award WINNERS

South Dakota

Nebraska

12 Wisconsin

4 Other

106 Wisconsin

3 KEYnote speakers

Susan Maul Distinguished Service Award Corbin Smyth, University of Minnesota–Duluth Inspiring Vision Award for Mid-Level SA Professionals Brent Freeman, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Ashley Katz, Western Illinois University Rising Star Award for New Professionals Jacob Waldner, North Dakota State University

INNOVATION

ignited!

Graduate Student of the Year Award Caitlin Cohn, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Undergraduate Student of the Year Award Alex McLean, Marquette University Best in Show Graphics Award University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for Chalk Wall Art

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2016 REGION V CONFERENCE GET EXCITED!

make plans now to join us on

OCT. 14-16, 2016 NEBRASKA UNION UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – LINCOLN The 2016 Regional Conference Planning Team and the Region V Leadership Team are excited to invite you to the third annual regional conference at the Nebraska Union at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Oct. 14-16. We will continue to connect, network, and build community within Region V. Hotel Information Embassy Suites – Downtown Lincoln 1040 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 PH: (402) 474-1111 Single/Double Rate = $139/night Triple Rate = $154/night Quad Rate = $169/night Call 402.474.1111 to make your reservation by Sept. 2!

Conference registration information coming soon!

We are happy to announce the

2016 Conference Planning Team! Randi Beggs Iowa State University

Stephanie Benes University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Kyle Burke - Chair Northeastern Illinois University

Seth Dohrn Iowa State University

Brent Freeman - Host Chair University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Jackie Grinvalds Northwestern University

Jason Hancock University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Jon Shields Creighton University

Maggie Towle University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

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AWARDS Throughout 2015, ACUI Region V was working on expanding regional awards program to better recognize the students and professional staff members that are critical to the success of our institutions and ACUI. As a result, it was decided to increase the number of regional awards from three to five. This process included splitting up our student category into separate undergraduate and graduate student awards as well as adding an award for mid-level professionals. The selection committee had some difficult decision based on a number of great nominees and reported that it was very empowering to see all of the great work happening on our campuses. ACUI Region V would like to congratulate the following award recipients!

Susan Maul Distinguished Service Award Corbin Smyth, University of Minnesota–Duluth Inspiring Vision Award for Mid-Level Student Affairs Professionals Brent Freeman, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Ashley Katz, Western Illinois University Rising Star Award for New Professionals Jacob Waldner, North Dakota State University Graduate Student of the Year Award Caitlin Cohn, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Undergraduate Student of the Year Award Alex McLean, Marquette University

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AWARDS Introducing the “Igniting Innovation” Award! In effort to further recognize and promote the important aspect of programming in the college union, ACUI Region V is launching a new award. The “Igniting Innovation” Award for College Union Programming will be 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. The nominated program will demonstrate clearly stated objectives, include assessment data and/or evaluation materials, and supporting documentation including publicity material, photographs, and/or student testimonials. Nomination materials must include online nomination form as well as a summary of the program, addressing title and description of the program (including intended programmatic outcomes); program budget and identified funding sources; evidence of achievement of goals through program evaluations; 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 nomination deadline for the first quarterly award will be Feb. 15, 2016. Please submit your nominations today!

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MEMBER INSTITUTION LIST ILLINOIS 1a. College of Lake County 1b. Lake Forest College 2a. DePaul University 2b. Elmhurst College 2c. Northeastern Illinois University 2d. Northwestern University 2e. University of Illinois-Chicago 2f. University of Chicago 3. Illinois College 4. Illinois State University 5. University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign 6. Millikin University 7. University of Illinois-Springfield 8. Southeastern Illinois College 9. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 10. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 11. Northern Illinois University 12a. Western Illinois University 12b. Knox College

IOWA 13. Iowa State University 14. Simpson College 15. University of Iowa 16. University of Northern Iowa

CANADA Manitoba

MINNESOTA 17. Bemidji State University 18. University of Minnesota-Morris 19. Minnesota State University-Moorhead 20. University of Minnesota-Duluth 21. St. Cloud State University 22. Minnesota State University-Mankato 23. University of Minnesota-Rochester 24a. Hamline University 24b. Macalester College 24c. Normandale Community College 24d. St. Catherine University 24e. St. Olaf College 24f. University of St. Thomas 24g. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

NEBRASKA 25. Midland University 26. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27a. Creighton University 27b. University of Nebraska-Omaha

SOUTH DAKOTA 28. Black Hills State University 29. Mount Marty College 30. South Dakota State University 31. University of South Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA 32. North Dakota State University 33. University of North Dakota

WISCONSIN 34. University of Wisconsin-River Falls 35. University of Wisconsin-Stout 36. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 37. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 38. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 39a. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 39b. St. Norbert University 40. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 41. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 42. University of Wisconsin-Platteville 43a. University of Wisconsin-Madison 43b. Madison Area Technical College 44. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 45a. Carroll University 45b. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 45c. Marquette University

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Member Institution Spotlight Macalester College What are your most successful programs & initiatives? Campus Center Extravaganza is an event that is part of our Orientation program designed to help introduce our first-year class to our building and all we have to offer. Free food, live band karaoke, giveaways in operational areas, and smaller events throughout the building show our new students what a vibrant space the Campus Center is. With 900 attendees last year How many years have you been an ACUI member? (out of 2,000 total students and a first year class of 450), 65+ we consider this program a huge success. What is the most beneficial/exciting part of your building? The Loch, a student lounge space added following a small renovation in 2013, gives students a space to relax and meet with classmates. The space is home to two billards tables, and two video game stations, and a stage and sound system, which has been used for poetry slams and concerts. Pizza, and calzones and hot paninis are available in the space as well, and we also offer free popcorn throughout the day, a tradition going back to previous spaces, and one that our students appreciate.

What makes your building or organization different from others in our region? The biggest difference is probably how our building and department is funded. We do not receive student fees or use generated revenue for our operating budget. Rather, we receive our budget directly from the college, and any revenues generated from rentals and conferences are returned to the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund.

What is something other institutions can learn from you? Listening to students and watching how they use What are some unique challenges you face and spaces, and working with them to make sure that the how do you overcome them? Campus Center is meeting their needs. While we do have a beautiful building that is very well utilized by students, the Campus Center lacks Thanks to Andy Williams at Macalester for submitting a multi-purpose event space (we have a 260 seat this information! Want to know more? Shoot Andy an lecture hall and seven conference rooms that can email at awillia8@macalester.edu! accommodate 10-20 guests). However, we utilize other spaces across campus to provide space for our campus community to meet, where we work in partnership with other campus departments.

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Regional Leadership Team REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Scott R. Maas Creighton University scottmaas@creighton.edu (Jan. 1, 2014—Nov. 30, 2016)*

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Aaron Flynn University of North Dakota

WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

(Sept. 13, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2016)*

This could be you! Get involved with Region V today! Contact Aaron Flynn for more information.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

BUSINESS MANAGER

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS COORDINATOR

Alexander McLean Marquette University alexander.mclean@marquette.edu (Nov. 8, 2015—Nov. 30, 2016)

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

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)

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

Cathy Passananti 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 (Dec. 1, 2015—Dec. 31,2017) *Second Term

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