II ACUI Region II Newsletter Association of College Unions International In this issue: • Updated information from the Director • Regional Leadership Team Correction • National conference review • ACUI’s new brand • Registration information for upcoming events
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Letter from the Director Greetings Region II! The Regional Leadership Team is looking forward to many great things we can offer our members in 2017! Based on feedback we received on the RII Membership Assessment Survey last year, we are putting your feedback into practice! Here are some of the things coming up in RII: • Awards & Scholarship Application Deadlines: • ILEAD Registration Grants (2) – deadline April 14th • IPDS Scholarship – deadline April 14th • Drive-In Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion at University of Texas-Austin Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 10am-2pm • Drive-In Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion at University of Central Missouri Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 10am-2pm • Graduate Student Forum at Texas State University Friday, September 29, 2017, from 9am-3:30pm In addition, this year, ACUI as an association will be revealing the new ACUI brand, improvements to the web page, and implementing new project management software for volunteers. I encourage each of you to take advantage of opportunities to get involved in your association whether it is in big or small ways. You can volunteer at a conference or educational event, serve on an awards and scholarships review team, apply for a leadership or conference planning team position, or host an ACUI event! Find a way to contribute or give back – whether it is volunteering an hour or donating $1 – your participation can make a difference. We look forward to seeing you in Philly for the Annual Conference! Plan to attend the RII Meeting on Sunday, March 19th and the Regional Dinner on March 20th that is included with your conference registration! Wendy Denman Region II Director
Regional Leadership Team
UPDATED! Nancy Loosle Business Manager nancy.loosle@wichita.edu I am excited to meet and connect with professionals in the field and help serve the institutions who are that part of the Association. Rob Stagni 2018 Regional Conference Chair stagni@uark.edu I’ve been a part of every Region II RLT thus far, and I’m excited to continue that service in a new and exciting role. The Regional Conference is our area’s premiere opportunity to gather, learn, grow, and have fun. The 2018 Conference will knock your socks off, I guarantee! Katie Knetzer Educational Programs mccombka@webster.edu I’m excited to connect with colleagues throughout the region and delve deeper into the ACUI core competencies for educational programs.
Deepti Chadee 2017 Conference Planning Chair Deepti.Chadee@tamuc.edu ACUI has always felt like home to me and has connected me to experiences and individuals who have significantly impacted my professional and personal lives. Jordy Dickey Web and Social Media Coordinator jordy_dickey@baylor.edu I am excited to join the Region II Leadership Team to foster new relationships as well as play a role in advancing the incredible work that is currently taking place within Region II and ACUI as a whole. I believe that the work we do, across our respective institutions, tells a vibrant and empowering story that I look forward to sharing with you all in new and innovative ways over the next two years.
Carey Mays Awards and Scholarships careym@stedwards.edu I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team on a regional leadership level and getting know many of the school and administrators in Region II. Nick Elliot Student Involvement nelliott@selu.edu I am excited about getting to know other students and professionals in the region and building our student involvement within the region. Michelle Compton Communications Coordinator mcompton@ku.edu ACUI has provided me with a network and a sense of home within my profession. I am looking forward to my position to be able to help engage other members of the region and try to provide for them what has been given to me. Shane Stinson Inclusivity Coordinator stinsons@missouri.edu I am so thrilled to be a part of the Regional Leadership Team! I cannot wait to start making an impact within student unions and help the students feel more connected, supported, and represented in these spaces. I’m excited to start working with fabulous people across the region and to learn more about and support ACUI. Dan Goodwin Corporate Partnerships dan.goodwin@utdallas.edu I am a recent transplant to the world of ACUI and am most looking forward to working with other campus professionals that are committed to providing the best for our students and staff throughout this great region. I am also very excited about strategically developing great partnerships with our region that best reflect the values and priorities of our organizations. Lastly, in our field we learn that change is inevitable and very healthy at times, no better way to experience change than to lead it!
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ACUI’s new brand Have you had a chance to check out the new brand from ACUI?! The logo and messaging were unveiled just before the Annual Conference. The new brand includes a new logo, motto, website, and a look at ACUI’s overall identity. To learn more about the identity and how the task force came to it’s decisions, read the full “ACUI Advances Association with New Brand” article at: http://www.acui.org/about/news/2017/03/10/acui-advances-association-with-new-brand And while you are at it, head on over to our new regional page! http://www.acui.org/regions/ii
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Registration open for Upcoming events Drive-In Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion at University of Texas-Austin Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/2nsq6gp Drive-In Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion at University of Central Missouri Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/2neZMon Coming soon: Graduate Student Forum at Texas State University Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Region II 2017 Conference The 2017 Region II Conference which will be held Nov. 3–5 at the Missouri State University. Stay tuned for a logo and theme announcement, as well as call for education sessions. These should come in the next few weeks!
Registration Scholarships Region II offers scholarships that help advance professionals and students through participation in educational events. The region will be accepting applications for these scholarships later this year. I-LEAD速 Registration Scholarship The Institute for Leadership Education and Development (I-LEAD速) is ACUI's premier student program, designed to emphasize the key concept areas of leadership, community development, and change. I-LEAD速 offers an opportunity for the college students to focus on personal growth and other issues facing our world. The institute prepares students to develop skills that will serve them as leaders in any situation, regardless of role, organization, or environment. Region II is offering two scholarships for I-LEAD速 covering the registration fee. Please complete the application and submit all required documents by April 21. IPDS: New Professionals Orientation Registration Scholarship IPDS: New Professionals Orientation has been refined over its more than 40-year existence. The program offers participants an opportunity to share information, exchange materials, learn new techniques and theories, discuss opportunities and threats, and network with colleagues in a challenging and supportive environment.
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