The Pulse - 2023 Edition

OACUHO PULSE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2022-2023 2022-2023

PRESIDENT

Laura Storey

Carleton University

PRESIDENT-ELECT & FINANCE DIRECTOR

Parmveer Mundi

Queen's University PAST-PRESIDENT

Brian Cunha

University of Toronto Mississauga

COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

Bianca Anderson

University of Toronto Mississauga

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

Melissa Steadman

Western University

CORPORATE PARTNER DIRECTOR

Chad McKenzie

Carleton University

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Kristen Mendonca

Carleton University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Stephen Prentice

United College

ADVANCED

MEMBER AT LARGE

Rob Marsh

Trent University

MEMBER AT LARGE

Bhavya Dhawan

University of Toronto

MEMBER AT LARGE

Megha Manvi

University of Toronto Mississauga

ASSOCIATION MANAGER

Carol Ford

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Hello OACUHO Colleagues,

As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take a moment to reflect and express my gratitude for all the immense dedication and hard work toward our communities. These last three years have been filled with unique challenges and uncertainties; however, the cloud of COVID-19 has now lifted (a little?) and in some ways, we have re-gained access and availability to the things that we loved about our pre-COVID life.

I’m so very proud of the resilience and perseverance that our community has, and continues to demonstrate throughout our profession. I am excited to see where the next few years lead this community and welcome all who continue to join. Although not without challenges, the steadfast commitment to providing safe and welcoming communities for our residents and teams is commendable. We’ve cleaned, repaired, and renewed; we’ve provided support, guidance, and decisions; we’ve updated processes and reduced budgets. We continue to work tirelessly and I’m grateful for the ways in which you’ve contributed to the housing community.

As we look to the future, I call on you to consider how you will push the limits of your contributions to our residents and our profession. As we have an opportunity to build on the various strengths of our community, this calls for a heightened focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work and contributions must align with our Strategic Imperative for Anti-Racism and Indigenous Sovereignty. Through this, it is my hope, that our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility is transparent in our work and has a sincere impact on the individuals we serve.

In sum, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to OACUHO over the last year. Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and I look forward to seeing the great things to come. Hoping to see many of you at the Spring Conference at Trent University!

Respectfully yours,

Laura Storey. President, OACUHO

WELCOME TO TRENT UNIVERSITY!

OACUHO SPRING CONFERENCE 2023

On behalf of the 2023 OACUHO Spring Conference planning committee I am excited to welcome you to Trent University. Throughout this last year our team has worked tirelessly to bring you a conference filled with exciting learning opportunities, social engagement opportunities and the time to reconnect with past colleagues and forge new connections with other members of OACUHO.

For this year’s conference we focus on Building Better Together. Over the next few days, it is my hope that you can spend some time thinking about how we can work collaboratively at our institutions, in our association and within our communities more broadly to build better. Together, through collaboration, ingenuity, and determination we can work to establish new position, policies and protocols that will help our communities to thrive. I encourage you all to use this conference as an opportunity to expand your networks and engage in new dialogue about how we can work cross functionally.

Our planning committee is thrilled to offer a conference learning experience this year that showcases the many different functional areas within student housing. From our keynotes to our learning experiences, we know that our conference will have something for everyone. Outside of our learning experiences, conference attendees will also have an opportunity to engage in our socials and explore our beautiful campus and the greater Peterborough area

So as you navigate your way through the conference, I encourage you all to take the time to reflect on your learning experiences, the conversations that you will have with colleagues and, newfound ideas that you have. Consider how you can bring this all back to your institutions, how you can embrace your newfound knowledge and how you can start to build better together.

We look forward to welcoming you all to campus soon,

Daniel Brisebois Chair 2023 Spring Conference Organizing Committee

DR. ROBYNE HANLEY-DAFOE Mastering Life with Work Integration for Optimal Performance and Wellness

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor. She specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance, both at home and work. Hanley-Dafoe’s keynotes offer accessible and practical strategies, grounded in global research, that help foster resiliency and wellness within ourselves and others.

Hanley-Dafoe’s work is inspired by personal experience. She learned resiliency from the ground up as someone who has experienced significant obstacles throughout her life. HanleyDafoe is the author of the award-winning and bestselling book, Calm Within the Storm, which outlines a powerful and achievable path to everyday resiliency.

KATE DAVIS Innovation through Connectivity

Kate Davis has the unique ability to find humour in any situation and offers creative solutions to defuse frustrations in both the workplace and at home. A hit comedian, who has opened for the likes of Seth Meyers, Bill Clinton, and Barbara Walters, Davis’ generous insight and hilarious presence is a powerful combination that helps organizations empower their staff with effective tools for managing stress and sustaining motivation.As a writer, Davis has been published in Today’s Parent and Mom and Caregiver magazines. Author of two books, The Breastfeeding Diaries, which won the iParenting media award, and Second Best Mom: Stories, Tips, and Okay Advice. In 2019, Davis released her comedy album, House Arrest.

NEW RESIDENCE BUILDING BREAKS GROUND

CAROLINE WORKMAN, CARELTON UNIVERSITY

On March 17th, 2022 Carleton University broke ground on the construction of a new, state-ofthe-art residence facility. Drawing on fundamentals of passive house design, the new residence will be home to 450 students and will include various amenities including study, social, fitness, entertainment, and cooking spaces.

“We’re seeing an increased demand for proximity and affordability from our students,” said Laura Storey, Director of Housing and Residence Life Services at Carleton University. “In 2018 and 2019, our residence students told us that proximity to academics and increased social spaces are important to them. This building will increase the number of single room offerings, and will offer a gallery of social spaces for all Carleton Residence students.”

Located to the north of the Stormont Dundas residence, the new building will face the main campus entrance on University Drive toward Bronson Avenue. The prominence of this location is utilized to showcase community and connection among the Carleton University campus.

“This building will be the first thing you see when you drive off Bronson and onto campus, it will be a beacon and signal of the strength of our residence community” explained

Laura

With a sleek and modern exterior design, the new residence is over 180,000 square feet and will provide 450+ beds across nine floors to firstyear students

The new residence building will consist of 168 single-rooms, 142 double-rooms, two, twobedroom apartments, and will be accessible by tunnel entrance The expansion of Carleton’s underground tunnel system will not only promote ease and proximity for residence students, but also for those who commute to campus and park in the north parking lots Tailoring location to promote design, the new student residence was designed to withstand and uphold enhanced student experience, community, and sustainability

“A concept that we considered for the new residence building was passive house design,” said Laura “In part with sustainability, we have included windows and structures that will support a reduction in heat and cooling loss For our residence community as a whole, the spaces in the galleria area will promote community gatherings and strengthen the student experience by offering more opportunities for connection and inclusivity ”

While the plans for a new residence building have been in place since 2019, construction was put on hold as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic Today, construction remains ongoing and the university expects to welcome the building’s first residents in September 2025

When asked where she sees the Carleton University residence community in 7 years, Laura shared that she hopes the new building will, “foster learning, leadership, and growth, for the next generation of humans coming to Carleton University.”

While there is no formal name decided for the new residence space, the Carleton University residence community is underscored with excitement and anticipation for the next generation of students who will enjoy, live, and find a sense of home, in the new student residence.

FASTFACTS

9 FLOORS INCREASED BATHROOM PRIVACY

OVER 180 000 SQUARE FEET

450+BEDS 2 TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS DEDICATED AMENITY FLOOR

142 DOUBLE ROOMS 169 SINGLE ROOMS HOUSING FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

DIAMOND SCHMITT ARCHITECTS AND KWC ARCHITECTS IN JOINT VENTURE

COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT TO MOVE PAST “WELL-MEANING” EDI INITIATIVES

As my term as EDI Project Coordinator ends, I find myself reflecting on the work that has occurred within the Association over the last three years. This past year I transitioned to a new role outside of Housing where my full-time job is focused on supporting my institution in furthering Reconciliation and Decolonization. Indigenous Initiatives and Decolonization, while related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, are distinct frameworks. Some institutions have begun to expand their acronyms to include variations of Indigenous, Indigenous Initiatives, and/or Decolonization, as a means of signalling their importance. The principles and actions related to these new letters are less clear and, in my opinion, often less thought out.

We are experiencing an interesting time in Higher Ed where our institutions are wrestling with their responsibilities to those who have been excluded from our communities and continue to face barriers to their inclusion. Steps toward Decolonization and Reconciliation have been included in a multitude of commitment statement and Strategic Plans. Much of what we see are broad goals that lack clear guidelines about how we need to move forward. As our institutions grapple with how exactly to follow through on these promises, they need to listen to the communities they are trying to bring in. They need to understand that further resources and supports are needed to do this work in an engaged and reciprocal way

It is clear to me that there are members of our community who understand the need to learn more about what it truly means to work toward these values. It is also clear there are those that feel “EDI” and “Decolonization” are only buzzwords; a current trend that warrants little attention before we move on to something else. Unmarked graves of Indigenous children continue to be found, Black people continue to be killed for simply existing, and trans people are experiencing legislated violence and persecution. Statements are no longer acceptable. We need to think critically about the frameworks we use for EDI and consider how we apply them to all aspects of our Housing operations. “Ally” is not a title; it is a practice.

It is clear to me that OACUHO can choose to be a leader in setting professional standards for Housing as they relate to our understanding of EDI, Reconciliation, and Decolonization. It is my hope that the Association will look to make key structural changes that demonstrate the need for this work to continue, in perpetuity, as a systemic function of our roles in Housing. I have been working with The Strategic Imperative for Anti-Racism and Indigenous Sovereignty (SIARIS) Advisory Committee to ensure that this is made clear to the Board of Directors and the Association membership as a collective One-off initiatives, trainings, and performative statements will not create lasting change. We must consider systemic changes to our principles that consistently include Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as core values that are demonstrated through practice.

I would like to acknowledge the BIPOC Network, which continues to connect monthly and build community among BIPOC Members. I want to give my gratitude to Kristen Mendonca, Membership Engagement Coordinator, for her unfailing support, thoughtfulness, and labour for this group. I give gratitude to Nouran Abdelrazik and Alaké Mills for taking on the brandnew administrative support coordinator roles and running with them to help grow the Network and build it into the structure of the Board. I also wish to give my gratitude to all the members of our Network that attend the meetings to support and connect with one another. It is my hope that the model for the BIPOC Network be used to create more identity-related affinity groups within our Membership, such as a group for 2SLGBTQ+ members and those who identity as having a disability.

We have a great opportunity to make real and direct change as a collective group. OACUHO can be a central body that promotes best practices and consistency across Housing operations while maintaining our distinct identities as institutions. I hope my colleagues across the Association will consider how they may support sustainable, structural change for OACUHO. As a collective we can choose to develop a standard of competencies and practice principles for all Housing professionals across our functional areas. This requires support from the highest levels of our institutions, and as such I would like to directly call on Senior Housing Officers to move past performative virtue-signalling and consider the needs of their operations, staff, and the student communities they serve.

The Association has a great opportunity to make change for our profession, but it requires the support of all our members. I am optimistic that we as an Association can continue pushing forward change in our industry by understanding that our professional spaces and the communities of students we serve can always be opened further

Savannah Sloat EDI Project Coordinator, OACUHO savannah.sloat@uwaterloo.ca

CONCURRENT SESSION #1

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 | 1:30PM - 2:30PM

STREAMLINING INDIGENOUS STUDENT RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS

SUSAN MILLER & AMBER WOODS: HUMBER COLLEGE

INDIGENOUS LEARNERS CAN FACE ADMINISTRATIVE BARRIERS AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING IN A MAJORITY NON-INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENT WHEN APPLYING TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. HUMBER REIMAGINED THE RESIDENCE APPLICATION FOR SELF-IDENTIFIED INDIGENOUS LEARNERS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION CALL TO ACTION TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND A SEAMLESS PROCESS TO REDUCE ADDITIONAL BURDENS ON SOME INDIGENOUS LEARNERS. WORKING TOWARDS THIS GOAL, WE REPURPOSED EXISTING AUTOMATED PROCESSES TO STREAMLINE ‘EXCEPTIONS’ THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ADDRESSED OUTSIDE OF THE FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS SO THESE EXCEPTIONS BECAME THE NORMS. SIMPLE CHANGES RESULTED IN STUDENTS HAVING A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE AND STAFF HAVING LESS MANUAL WORK WHILE PROVIDING SERVICES AND MEETING NEEDS. JOIN US TO HEAR ABOUT HOW WE STREAMLINED APPLICATIONS TO ENSURE INDIGENOUS LEARNERS FEEL SEEN AND SUPPORTED FROM THEIR FIRST INTERACTION WITH HUMBER RESIDENCE, AND TO DISCUSS WAYS THAT YOU MIGHT ADAPT THIS FOR YOUR INSTITUTION.

LEADING A CULTURE OF INNOVATION

DENNIS GEELEN: TRENT UNIVERSITY

THE MOST DANGEROUS PHRASE HEARD WITHIN IN ANY TEAM IS "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT AROUND HEAR". THE SECOND MOST DANGEROUS IS 'THAT WILL NEVER WORK". THESE ARE HEARD IN TEAMS WHERE THERE IS NO CULTURE OF INNOVATION. BUT HOW DO YOU CREATE A CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX? THAT'S WHAT THIS PRESENTATION IS ALL ABOUT.

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR CONDUCT STORY: WHERE WE WERE, WHERE WE ARE NOW AND WHERE WE HOPE TO GO NEXT CANDICE BEAN & KELLY WARREN: WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

IN AUGUST 2021, THE DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE AT LAURIER IMPLEMENTED STRUCTURAL CHANGES INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESIDENCE CONDUCT TEAM TO ALLOW FOR FOCUSED WORK IN DEVELOPING OUR CONDUCT PROCESS AND ALIGNING IT WITH OUR DEPARTMENTAL CURRICULAR APPROACH. THIS SESSION WILL HIGHLIGHT KEY CHANGES WE HAVE MADE TO EMBED ONGOING LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT INTO OUR PROGRAM AS A RESULT OF THIS INTENTIONAL SHIFT. WHILE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CURRICULAR APPROACH TO CONDUCT CANNOT BE A SIMPLE ‘COPY AND PASTE’ BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS, THIS PRESENTATION WILL PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH SOME KEY THINGS TO CONSIDER IF LOOKING TO MAKE CHANGES TO HOW CONDUCT WORK CAN BE DONE OR IF THERE ARE PLANS TO EMBED A CURRICULAR APPROACH INTO CONDUCT WORK AT YOUR INSTITUTION.

USING A MULTICAMPUS APPROACH TO CURRICULUM

DOMINIQUE DA SILVA & DILLION ARRUDA: WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

WHAT VALUE DOES RESIDENCE ADD TO A STUDENT’S POST-SECONDARY EXPERIENCE? HOW DOES A MULTICAMPUS APPROACH SHAPE FIRST-YEAR STUDENT EXPERIENCE? RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP SEEK TO UNDERSTAND AND EXPLAIN DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES OF HOW A STUDENT LEARNS, GROWS AND DEVELOPS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. AT LAURIER, OUR DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE UTILIZES A MULTICAMPUS APPROACH FOR THE WATERLOO AND BRANTFORD CAMPUSES TO ENSURE THERE IS CONSISTENCY ACROSS PROGRAMMING IN RESIDENCE. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS DURING THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, WHICH CORRELATE STRONGER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION TO SECOND YEAR AND BEYOND.

BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER: ENHANCING COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RESIDENCE LIFE & RESIDENCE FACILITIES

ALLISON KEYES: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

THIS SESSION AIMS TO SHARE A CASE STUDY OF HOW QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY IMPROVED THE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RESIDENCE LIFE AND RESIDENCE FACILITIES STAFF IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF STUDENT BEHAVIOUR, DAMAGES, AND FEEDBACK LOOPS. THE PRESENTATION WILL REVIEW THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF BOTH RESIDENCE LIFE AND FACILITIES, IDENTIFY THE ISSUES THAT WERE ARISING DUE TO SILOING AND LACK OF COMMUNICATION, AND DESCRIBE THE MULTIPRONGED APPROACH THAT WAS TAKEN TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICATION CHANNELS. THE PRESENTATION WILL ALSO SHARE THE OUTCOMES AND FEEDBACK FROM BOTH SIDES, AS WELL AS THE LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS THAT WANT TO IMPLEMENT SIMILAR INITIATIVES.

CONCURRENT SESSION #2

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM

RESIDENCE MOVE OUT PROCESSES: FROM ACADEMIC TO CONFERENCE SEASON IN UNDER A WEEK BECKY SHILLINGTON: QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

WE MOVE 4600 STUDENTS OUT, AND FIVE DAYS LATER OUR CONFERENCE (HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS) SEASON BEGINS- HOW DOES IT ALL COME TOGETHER? TEAMWORK. LEARN ABOUT OUR CROSS-FUNCTIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO RESIDENCE MOVE OUT- RESLIFE, FACILITIES, FRONT DESKS, RESIT, HOSPITALITY, AND EVENT SERVICES COME TOGETHER TO CREATE PROCESSES AND PLANS THAT SERVE ALL NEEDS AND SET EACH OTHER UP FOR SUCCESS. FROM SUPPORTING STUDENTS WHO NEED TO STAY LATE TO ENSURING ROOMS ARE IN BEST-CASE SCENARIO SHAPE FOR A FAST TURNOVER, THIS SESSION WILL PROVIDE A REVIEW OF OUR PROCESSES- THE STEERING/SUB COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, ROOM CHECKOUT PROCESS, EXTENSIONS/STAYOVERS, AND CONFERENCE TRANSITION OPERATIONS.

SHIFTING YOUR FOCUS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR STAFFING NEEDS KRISTIN MORGAN & JENNIFER SLADE: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

WITH OUR ROUND-TABLE SESSION, WE AIM TO HAVE A GUIDED OPEN AND HONEST CONVERSATION SURROUNDING STAFFING NEEDS ACROSS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION. OUR FOCUS WOULD BE ON SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE OF MANAGING HIGH VACANCIES AND CALL OUTS, AND HOW TO KEEP YOUR STAFF MOTIVATED, ENGAGED AND EAGER TO WORK.

FROM THE GROUP UP: REBUILDING ADVISOR TRAINING CASSIDY MCGUINNESS: UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

FROM THE GROUND UP: REBUILDING RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINING WILL LOOK AT THE PROCESS THAT THE UBC RESIDENCE LIFE EDUCATION TEAM USED TO RESTRUCTURE, REDESIGN AND REDEFINE THE RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND CURRICULAR MAP. IT WILL PRESENT THE STRATEGIES USED TO DEFINE WHAT RESIDENT ADVISORS NEED TO BE TRAINED ON, WHY WE WANT TO TRAIN RESIDENT ADVISORS ON THESE TOPICS (DO THE TOPICS ALIGN WITH OUR GOALS AND MISSION), HOW WE DEVELOPED OUR NEW LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND FINALLY HOW WE BUILT OUR CURRICULAR MAP FROM THOSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES.

BEYOND THE BINARY SUPPORT NETWORK PAIGE JULIAN & JACOB CLARKE: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

IN OACUHO’S 2022 STATE OF OUR PROFESSION REPORT, 4% OF PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES AS NONBINARY, 0% AS TRANSGENDER, AND 0% AS TWO-SPIRIT ... ACROSS THE ENTIRE ASSOCIATION. OUR PANEL AIMS TO BRING VISIBILITY TO HOT TOPIC ISSUE FACING TRANS, NONBINARY, AND TWO SPIRIT PROFESSIONALS IN OUR FIELD. BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, GENERATING DIALOGUE, DISCUSSING BEST PRACTICES, AND INITIATING OUR BEYOND THE BINARY SUPPORT NETWORK IN HOUSING, WE HOPE TO BRING AWARENESS ACROSS OUR FIELD AND ADVOCATE BOTH STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE HOUSING COMMUNITY. ASK MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS AND LEARN FROM A PANEL OF PROFESSIONALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE. WHILE THIS PANEL IS OPEN TO PROFESSIONALS OF ALL GENDERS, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH A GROWING SUPPORT NETWORK IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TRANS, TWO SPIRIT, AND NON-BINARY COMMUNITY.

PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES IN RESIDENCE

EMMA FERGUSON & BECKY SHILLINGTON: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

QUEEN’S RESIDENCE LIFE & SERVICES IS EXCITED TO OFFER A PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY IN RESIDENCE FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR. STUDENTS CAN APPLY TO BRING THEIR PETS TO RESIDENCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EASE THE TRANSITION INTO COMMUNAL LIVING, ENHANCING EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, WHILE LIVING IN A COMMUNITY WITH THEIR PEERS AND FELLOW PET OWNERS. THIS SESSION REVIEWS THE RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS TAKEN INTO DEVELOPING THE COMMUNITY, CURRENT PRACTICES AT INSTITUTIONS, OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS, ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES, AND PROJECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM. CONNECTING TO THE THEME OF BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER, SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH HOUSING PROFESSIONALS FACILITATES A COLLABORATIVE SPACE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITIES TO MEET THE EVOLVING ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS IN RESIDENCES. THIS PRESENTATION ACTS AS A BENCHMARK IN THE TIMELINE OF THE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE INTENTION TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS UPDATES THROUGHOUT AND A FINAL SUMMARY REPORT IN SPRING 2024.

PETE RBO ROU GH

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CONCURRENT SESSION #3

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM

CREATING A NEURODIVERSE-FRIENDLY RESIDENCES

STEVE PRENTICE: UNITED COLLEGE AT UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

AS HOUSING PROFESSIONALS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR OUR STUDENTS. MANY OF US RECOGNIZE THE INCREASING NEED TO ILD POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT NEURODIVERSITY. IN THIS PRESENTATION I WILL PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS THAT YOU CAN CONSIDER FOR YOUR CAMPUS.

MY SECRET IDENTITY: UNCOVERING THE POWER OF INDIGENOUS-SETTLER IDENTITY THROUGH FAMILY STORYTELLING CLAYTON MCCOURT: WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

THIS SESSION WILL EXPLORE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STORYTELLING AND UNDERSTANDING OF FAMILY HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO THE COMPLEXITY OF INDIGENOUS-SETTLER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT. THE SESSION WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT HOW A GRADUATE RESEARCH THESIS INSPIRED A FAMILY’S CALL TO ACTION TO EMBRACE THEIR INDIGENOUS-SETTLER IDENTITY, AND INFLUENCE CHANGE IN DEEP AND PERSONAL WAYS.

ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN RESIDENCE LIFE: WELCOME TO YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME”

MOIZ RAJWANI: WESTERN UNIVERSITY | KHUSHBOO KHOJA: HUMBER COLLEGE

OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN RESIDENCE LIFE AND ON-CAMPUS HOUSING IN CANADA, EMPHASIZING INCLUSION, MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION. WE AIM TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS EXPERIENCING INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY AND MIGRATION, INCLUDING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, LANGUAGE BARRIERS, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING AN INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. WE WILL ALSO EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF RESIDENCE LIFE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION, AND DISCUSS WAYS TO FOSTER A POSITIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OR STUDENTS FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER ATTENDEES WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS AND INSIGHTS TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND FIRST GENERATION CANADIANS IN RESIDENCE LIFE AND ON-CAMPUS HOUSING.

KAT’S DECLASSIFIED, ROOMMATE CONFLICT SURVIVAL GUIDE

KATRINA KOSTECKI: WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE AT LAURIER, STUDENTS LEARN TO DEFINE THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A ROOMMATE IN THEIR SHARED LIVING SPACE. WHEN DISPUTES OCCUR, STUDENT STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO PROACTIVELY ENSURE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES ARE SET AND ROOMMATES RESPECT OTHERS IN THEIR SPACE. LAURIER’S ROOMMATE CONFLICT PROCESS ARTICULATES HOW TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS, DIFFUSE CONFLICT, AND HOW TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY AND RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS AND CAMPUS PARTNERS WHEN ADDRESSING CONFLICTS THAT IMPACT THE WELLBEING AND ACADEMICS OF STUDENTS. AS A PROFESSIONAL TEAM, OUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENT STAFF AND STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS ONGOING CONFLICT AND DEVELOP AS THRIVING COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THIS PRESENTATION WILL HIGHLIGHT CURRENT STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES AT LAURIER TO NEW-MID PROFESSIONALS AND HELP GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR OWN CONFLICT PROCESSES.

BIPOC NETWORK CONSULTATION

SAVANNAH SLOAT: UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

THIS SESSION IS OPEN TO ANY MEMBERS WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND/OR A PERSON OF COLOUR. THIS WILL BE A FACILITATED CONVERSATION TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE BIPOC NETWORK STRUCTURE AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY WITH ONE ANOTHER.

CONCURRENT SESSION#4

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM

RESIDENCE MOVE IN: MANAGING CAMPUS AND CITY RELATIONSHIPS FOR A ONE DAY MOVE IN KATE MURRAY & LEAH WALES: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

RESIDENCE MOVE-IN IS A SIGNIFICANT UNDERTAKING, REQUIRING MONTHS OF PLANNING, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS COORDINATION, RELATIONSHIPS WITH CAMPUS AND CITY PARTNERS AND THE COMMITMENT FROM ALL OF A HOUSING OPERATION. WE WILL SHARE OUR APPROACH TO OUR PLANNING PROCESS, HOW WE’VE FORGED CONNECTIONS WITH CAMPUS AND CITY PARTNERS, SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES FACED IN RETURNING TO A ONE DAY MOVE-IN FOLLOWING THE PANDEMIC.

LIVE BETTER, LEARN BETTER WITH LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC): GLOBAL LLC EDITION CHARESMA BIASPAL: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA

LIVING LEARNING PROGRAMS (LLPS) HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE A HIGH IMPACT, BUT STARTING ONE CAN BE CHALLENGING. AT UTM RESIDENCE, WE HAVE RAPIDLY EXPANDED OUR LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLCS) SINCE 2018. THIS SESSION WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF OUR PROCESS FOR CREATING INTENTIONAL LLCS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES. WE WILL FOCUS ON ONE OF OUR NEWEST ADDITIONS, THE GLOBAL LLC, WHICH PROVIDES DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO CRITICALLY REFLECT ON THEIR SOCIAL POSITION AND IDENTITY, DEVELOP INTERCULTURAL PERSPECTIVES, AND BUILD LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. AS INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCY IS ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS, WE WILL DISCUSS HOW WE HAVE DEVELOPED AND SUSTAINED THE GLOBAL LLC. WE WILL ALSO SHARE OUR DETAILED MANUAL THAT OUTLINES THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL LLC. BY ATTENDING THIS SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO CREATE A SIMILAR LLC AT THEIR INSTITUTION.

BEYOND ON CALL: AFTERHOURS RESPONSE IN A NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

ERICA FEARNALL & MARK MARINER: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

THE EVOLVING DEMANDS OF A 24/7 HOUSING OPERATION WHERE RESIDENCE LIFE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENT STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO COMPLEX STUDENT NEEDS HAS BROUGHT FORWARD AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: ARE WE BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF AN ON-CALL SYSTEM? THIS SESSION WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF HOW WESTERN UNIVERSITY IMPLEMENTED A NEW AFTERHOURS RESPONSE MODEL THAT INCLUDED DEDICATED OVERNIGHT STAFF TO MANAGE CRISIS RESPONSE IN PLACE OF ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND STUDENT STAFF.

EQUITABLE PRACTICES: A HIRE POWER

TUBA CHISHTI: HUMBER COLLEGE | AARON BROWN: YORK UNIVERSITY | NATHAN UTIOH: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

JOIN RESIDENT NON-EXPERTS TUBA CHISHTI, AARON BROWN, AND NATHAN UTIOH FOR AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP EXPLORING EQUITABLE HIRING PRACTICES. FACILITATORS WILL SHARE LESSONS LEARNED AND PRACTICES DEVELOPED OVER TIME BEFORE BREAKING OUT INTO A PEER-BASED ACTIVITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORKSHOP THEIR CURRENT HIRING MATERIALS AND PRACTICES. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON STUDENT STAFF HIRING, BUT PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME TO DISCUSS (PARA)PROFESSIONAL STAFF HIRING AS WELL. THIS SESSION WILL BE HANDS ON, SO PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING SOME OF THEIR HIRING MATERIALS WITH THEM (APPLICATION QUESTIONS, INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, RUBRICS, ETC.).

THE FUTURE OF THE RESIDENCE LIFE CONFERENCE

MELISSA STEADMAN: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

CONTINUING THE WORK OF THE RESIDENCE LIFE CONFERENCE TASK FORCE, COME JOIN US IN FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RESIDENCE LIFE CONFERENCE. RUN AS A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION, THIS SESSION WILL REVIEW THE KEY THEMES FROM THE RESIDENCE LIFE CONFERENCE NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED BY THE MEMBERSHIP IN WINTER 2023 AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STRATEGIES TO THE TASK FORCE FOR THEIR FINAL REPORT TO THE OACUHO BOARD. INDIVIDUALS WILL ALSO PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND HELP DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE CORE COMPETENCIES, TRACKS OF LEARNING FOR NON-RESIDENCE LIFE STUDENT STAFF AND GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR FUTURE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT STAFF.

CONCURRENT SESSION#5

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM

ANOTHER LEVEL OF SUPPORT: CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING A NEW ROLE TO FILL GAPS DEIGHTON EDWARDS & PARMVEER MUNDI: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AMONG DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL AREAS WITHIN RESIDENCE LIFE & SERVICES AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, WE IMPLEMENTED A NEW RESIDENCE SUPPORT COORDINATOR ROLE THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF RESIDENCE STUDENTS. ALIGNED WITH THE THEME OF BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER, THIS SESSION EMPOWERS HOUSING PROFESSIONALS TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS BY IDENTIFYING GAPS OR OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING NEW OR ENHANCING EXISTING STUDENT SUPPORT ROLES. THE SESSION OFFERS PRACTICAL TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STUDENT SUPPORT ROLES THAT MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND INSTITUTIONS. THROUGH THIS SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN THE CONFIDENCE TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIELD OF STUDENT HOUSING.

PURSUING EDUCATION WHILE WORKING: A GRAD SCHOOL PANEL DANIEL BRISEBOIS: TRENT UNIVERSITY

HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT PURSUING FURTHER EDUCATION AND ATTENDING GRAD SCHOOL? IF SO, THIS SESSION IS FOR YOU! COME HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR COLLEAGUES IN THE FIELD ABOUT WHY THEY APPLIED TO GRAD SCHOOL, HOW THEY HAVE MANAGED THE WORKLOAD WHILE WORKING AND DISCOVER SOME OF THE BENEFITS THAT IT HAS BROUGHT TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS SESSION WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AT A NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS ACROSS ONTARIO.

ACCESS-ABILITY: THE POWER OF INCLUSION

KIANNA SAMUEL-GEORGE & TALA ALAHDAB: WESTERN UNIVERSITY

THE GOAL OF THIS PRESENTATION IS TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE RESIDENCE PROGRAMMING. BY EXAMINING COMMON BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT, WE WILL DISCUSS PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO PROGRAMMING THAT PRIORITIZE ACCESSIBILITY AND FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING FOR ALL RESIDENTS. WE WILL EXPLORE A RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING DESIGNING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLE, INCORPORATING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES INTO PROGRAMMING PLANNING, AND CREATING SPACES THAT ARE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE. THROUGH INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES, ATTENDEES WILL GAIN INSIGHT INTO HOW TO CREATE PROGRAMS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF ALL RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER MARGINALIZED IDENTITIES. BY PRIORITIZING ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMMING, WE CAN CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL CONNECTION, ENGAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR ALL RESIDENTS.

DISSERTATION DISCUSSION: MENTAL HEALTH ON CAMPUS AND FACULTY’S RESPONSE PAT KELLY: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ATTENDING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS CONTINUES TO GROW. RECENTLY, THERE HAS BEEN INCREASING PRESSURE FOR FACULTY TO TAKE A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ MENTAL WELLNESS, HOWEVER DOING SO REPRESENTS AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE TRADITIONAL ROLE THAT FACULTY HAVE HAD AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY. THIS ORIGINAL RESEARCH EXPLORES FACULTY’S RECEPTIVITY TO ADJUSTING THEIR PRACTICES IN RESPONSE TO THIS INCREASING CHALLENGE. THIS PRESENTATION WILL INVOLVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RELEVANT FINDINGS FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION ON HOW THESE FINDINGS MAY BE RELEVANT TO THOSE IN STUDENT AFFAIRS.

NEW BUILD SPOTLIGHT: ENDAAYAAN – TKANÓNSOTE

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

Queen's University opened a new five-story, 334-bed residence building in September 2022, named Endaayaan – Tkanónsote pronounced: (End-ah-yawn – t-gaw-noon-soday), Indigenous words for home, reflecting the building's purpose and function as a home at a unique time in student lives, as they meet new people, and grow and thrive as individuals and new members of the Queen's community.

The structure and approach to the name in the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) and Kanyen'kéha (Mohawk) languages acknowledge the traditional territory, lands, history, and significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived and continue to live upon it. The name selection is the first Indigenousnamed building at Queen's

"This naming reflects our collective commitment to advancing decolonization and reconciliation, specifically, a more inclusive approach to naming residences As we work toward building a more inclusive community, our buildings and spaces must reflect the diverse cultures and histories of our students, staff and faculty."

Patrick Deane, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote's sustainable design sets a high bar for energy efficiency and cultural inclusion with modern amenities to attract students, including physical and accessible spaces that seek to enhance students' sense of belonging in their new home away from home.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

The building integrated two of the original five houses and preserved existing boulevard trees from the site into its design, maintaining the look and feel of the surrounding community targeted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, contributing to the University's overall sustainability efforts. The project represents a significant investment into sustainable student housing capacity in Kingston. As Queen's retrofits and renovates older student residences, facilities look to minimize environmental impacts and meet sustainability targets.

WELCOMING & INCLUSIVE

The carpet-free residence features a mixture of single-plus rooms, several private and semi-private fully accessible OCB suites, shared study rooms on each floor, a board/community room, laundry facilities, and kitchenettes Nap pods, a prayer room with two ablution stations, a yoga and meditation space, a service animal washing station, indoor bicycle storage, and wheelchair-accessible entrances are a few unique elements of Endaayaan – Tkanónsote

The courtyard's gathering space, designed by local artist Tehanenia'kwè:tarons (David R. Maracle) to nurture the good minds and open hearts of the campus community, features Indigenous symbols and teachings, including a turtle's shell signifying Mother Earth, and a Two Row Wampum belt incorporated into long bench seating, which represents the treaty agreement of 1613 between Haudenosaunee people and Dutch Settlers in the region.

Empowering students, staff, and faculty to celebrate and embrace varying cultures and backgrounds creates inclusivity for all community members to thrive. In the coming months, Queen's will share educational dialogue around the meaning and pronunciation of the building, the unique cultural elements, and the sustainable highlights of Endaayaan – Tkanónsote through residence signage, social media, website messaging, and the installation of a multilanguage "Welcome Wall" graphic welcoming guests at the residence front desk

SUMMER ACCOMODATIONS

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote's is available for booking summer accommodations hosting youth groups, summer students, sports teams, corporate clients, international conference delegates, and visitors to Kingston Summer Accommodations | Queen's Event Services

2022 ACUHO-I CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE IN PITTSBURGH

I want to start by thanking OACUHO for the Conference Bursary that they provided, without which I would not have been able to attend this amazing experience.

It was great to travel after a couple of years with restrictions. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city to visit with its hills, greenery, rivers, and bridges. However, the scenery was only a small piece of the experience. Participating in sessions at the conference was unique coming from Brock University. Many institutions in the States require their live-in professional staff to have completed their Master of Education in Student Affairs before obtaining their positions supervising student-staff. As someone who is currently taking this program at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus, I brought a different perspective. This was interesting to share, especially because of Brock University’s organizational structure allows residence to be operated with no professional staff living on campus Due to this, I rotated between sessions directed at those who supervises live-in staff, and sessions directed to live-in staff that supervise students

Many sessions allowed room for reflection on current practices or styles of supervision There was focus on EDI, managing residences after COVID, responses to advocation of burn-out among all staff, sustainability, and supporting live-in staff more. Many of the conversations I engaged with are worth bringing back to my team for further discussion to see what changes we can make based on the research presented at the conference.

Something that I frequently hear about attending conferences is how important networking is. As a natural introvert, this is challenging for me. However, I signed up for many of the social opportunities to set myself up for success. This helped and I was able to form connections from folks across the globe from Colorado, to the UK, to New Zealand! Having a social network while at the conference was beneficial since it helped more casual dialogue rather than facilitated discussions surrounding our institutional practices. I was able to learn a lot more about American organizational structures this way and they were interested to hear some information about Canadian institutions.

The people at the conference were friendly and knowledgeable. They spoke openly about the political concerns happening in Florida regarding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since ACUHO-I initially set the conference to take place in Orlando. Meanwhile at home in St. Catharines, my partner phoned to update me that my home was tagged with anti-gay slurs while I was away, indicating this is still a broader issue. Brock University and my network in Pittsburgh offered helpful supports since that was impactful enough where I stepped away from a session I think this is important to add because this impacted not just my conference experience, but everyone who attended for something similar ACUHO-I made the decision to move the location as their values conflict with legislations passed in Florida It must not have been a simple decision to make, but it sent an impactful message, and it makes the association feel like a more welcoming place

Overall, ACUHO-I was a positive experience where I was able to learn from the global housing network, engage in meaningful discussions about the field and how to effectively move forward after a few difficult years.

Will Durward

Residence Life Coordinator - Brock University

Recipient of 2022 ACUHO-I Scholarship Award

INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED IN OACUHO?

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE FOR ANTI-RACISM & INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY (SIARIS) (SIARIS) ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND MEASURABILITY TO PARTICULAR ELEMENTS OF THE OACUHO STRATEGIC PLAN. THE COMMITTEE WILL ACT AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE PRESIDENT OF OACUHO. SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (COPS)

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (COPS) EXIST AS A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN SOLVING COMMON CHALLENGES ACROSS INSTITUTIONS. OUR COPS INCLUDE:

RESIDENCE EDUCATION & CURRICULAR APPROACH STUDENT CONDUCT ADMISSIONS & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

SMALL RESIDENCES & HOUSING UNITS

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT

TO JOIN, PLEASE VISIT THE OACUHO WEBSITE HERE.

BIPOC STAFF NETWORK

THIS NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SELF-IDENTIFIED HOUSING PROFESSIONALS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF IDENTITY AND SOCIAL LOCATION THAT INTERSECT WITH THEIR WORK. SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

COMMITTEES

WITHIN OACUHO, WE. HAVE THREE UNIQUE COMMITTEES THAT MEMBERS CAN JOIN TO SUPPORT THE LARGER MEMBERSHIP. OUR COMMITTEES INCLUDE:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS ENGAGEMENT

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IINCOMING NCOMING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2023-2024 2023-2024

PRESIDENT

Parmveer Mundi

Queen's University

PRESIDENT-ELECT & FINANCE DIRECTOR

Dorcas Mensah

University of Toronto Scarborough

PAST-PRESIDENT

Laura Storey

Carleton University

COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

Melissa Parker

Western University

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

Brian Tan

University of Toronto Mississauga

CORPORATE PARTNER DIRECTOR

Chad McKenzie

Carleton University

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Allison Keyes

Queen's University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Alisha Moosajee

Western University

ADVANCED

MEMBER AT LARGE

Matt Savoie

Queen's University

MEMBER AT LARGE

Khushboo Khoja

Humber College

MEMBER AT LARGE

Mitchell Prost

Trent University

ASSOCIATION MANAGER

Carol Ford

2022-2023

POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS

ALLISON KEYES

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

ALLISON MEEHAN

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

CHRISTIAN TREMBLAY

YORK UNIVERSITY

DEIGHTON EDWARDS

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

DELORES LANNI

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

DIRK RODRICKS

YORK UNIVERSITY

ERIN LI

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

KENDALL MIRRLEES

BROCK UNIVERSITY

KRISTEN LENNAN

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

LAUREN GREER

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

RACHEL SIMPSON

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

SAM MONDAY

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

SOFIA MAYER

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

STU GRUNWELL

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

STEPH CULLEN

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

SUSAN COLLINGWOOD

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

WESTON ECKERT

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

VAN VUM

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

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