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Volunteer Committees
When you are involved, you make ACUHO-I a stronger organization.

ACUHO-I has always been a member-driven organization. With more than two dozen committees and taskforces, ACUHO-I members have a multitude of opportunities to influence and shape the issues, programs, and events of interest and importance to the profession. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the organization. So if you have experience, passion and a willingness to share, get involved. And help enhance your association—and our profession—today.

Read a letter to volunteers from ACUHO-I President David  Holmes.

To learn more about the committees and to tell us how you'd like to get involved, go to Volunteer ACUHO-I

Get involved today by clicking on the committee descriptions below to learn more about the committees that interest you.

Definition of Groups

  • A Committee is a group of members charged by the Executive Board to give consideration, generate knowledge, or create a product related to a particular, designated subject or matter. The term board, when used in reference to a committee, signifies tasks related to Association publications (i.e., Journal Board).
  • An Advisory Committee is a group of members that meet to provide the Executive Board or membership with recommendations and/or knowledge in a specific area.
  • A Task Force is a group of members given a finite charge over a specific time period to develop a project plan for, or response to a specific issue.
  • A Network is a group of members who collectively share resources, advocate support to each other, and create greater awareness of the needs and concerns of distinct populations of the Association membership.

• The Academic Initiatives Committee creates a support and collaboration networkk for those who work in Academic Initiatives and discovers new ways to integrate academics into all aspects of the student residential experience. Learn more.

• The Apartments Committee focuses on all aspects of the campus apartment living experience for single students, families, graduate students, international students, non-traditional students, and faculty and staff members. Learn more.

• The Awards and Recognition Committee determines the recipients of ACUHO-I awards using standards set forth by the ACUHO-I Executive Board. Learn more.

• The Benchmarking Services Committee helps implement the ACUHO-I benchmarking program by providing information towards the development of benchmarking tools and assisting institutions to utilize the tools for Continuous Quality Improvement. Learn more.

• The Credentialing Task Force researches and evaluates the implementation of an official certification program, with the a focus on core competencies, designed to promote and encourage the further professional development of all ACUHO-I members. Learn more.

• The Chief Housing Officer (CHO) Training Institute Committee plans all aspects of the CHO Training Institute, including curriculum development and selecting and preparing faculty. Learn more.

• The Commissioned Research Committee solicits, selects, oversees, and disseminates the results of major research projects funded by the ACUHO-I Research and Education Foundation. Learn more.

• The Commissioned Research Task Force will submit recommendations to the Executive Board on member needs, the continued involvement of the Association in commissioned research, and surrounding legal issues. Learn more.

• The Conference Services Committee educates members regarding the benefits of developing a conference service program to be hosted on their respective campuses and assists member institutions plan and develop those programs. Learn more.

• The Corporate Relations and Exhibits Committee works to promote corporate involvement with ACUHO-I, develop and enhance corporate relationships, and promote the ACUHO-I Research and Education Foundation. The Committee plans, coordinates, and assists exhibitors that participate in the ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition and Conference Series. Learn more.

• The Engagement of Retirees Task Force will provide a report to the Executive Board on how retirees can continue to be involved with the Association. Learn more.

• The Exhibits Committee plans, coordinates, and assists exhibitiors that participate in the ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition and Confernce Series. Learn more.

• The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Issues Network provides support for and also educates ACUHO-I members regarding the issues and needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students and staff. Learn more.

• The Global Initiatives Network assists in expanding the international membership of ACUHO-I, corresponds with other international associations, and promotes the Association's international activities. Learn more.

• The Housing Facilities and Services Committee partners with The Association of Facilities Managers in Higher Education (APPA) to educate members about the best practices for maintaining, building, or renovating campus housing facilities. Learn more.

• The Housing Internship Committee provides a benefit to the member institutions by providing student training and educational opportunities beyond the classroom in areas of housing and food services, and provides a benefit to the students who participate. Learn more.

• The Information Technology Committee assists the members with understanding and staying current with the ever-changing technology and its applications to housing operations (i.e., assignments, "on-line" applications, networks, etc.) while also assisting the major studies regarding technology. Learn more.

• The James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) Committee plans the annual NHTI, determines the curriculum, and selects and prepares faculty. Learn more.

• The Journal Board oversees the article selection and publication of the peer reviewed Journal of College and University Student Housing. Learn more.

• The Local Arrangements Committee for the annual conference and exposition will be responsible for marketing within the region and brining the local flavor of the region to the conference as well as coordinating the volunteers. Learn more.

• The Marketing and Communications Committee educates members regarding the benefits and methodology of using marketing strategies in housing (i.e., publicity, assignments, conferences, etc.) and food service (i.e., meal plans, catering, etc.) operations and educates members how to keep the benefits of these programs in the forefront on their campuses. Learn more.

• The Membership Committee assists in the recruitment of new association members as well as retaining existing memberships. Learn more.

• The Mid-Level Manger Institute Implementation Task Force recommend to the Executive Board as to the scheduling of the Institute for either November of 2008 or 2009; develop a process for selecting faculty; develop a process for selecting participants; and develop the curriculum of the MLII based on assessment results from Mid-Level and CHO staff. Learn more.

• The Multicultural Affairs Network assists to ensure participation in the Association by members from underrepresented groups and encourages diversity in the administration of housing operations. Learn more.

• The Nominations Committee oversees the nomination of candidates to the ACUHO-I Executive Board. It ensures at least two candidates per elected position as well as a candidate pool representative of the diversity of the Association. Learn more.

• The Placement Exchange Committee coordinates the annual Placement Exchange in partnership with ACUHO-I and NASPA. Learn more.

• The Professional Standards Committee reviews and updates the ACUHO-I Ethical Principles and Standards for college and university housing professionals. The Committee coordinates the Standards Institute. Learn more.

• The Program Committee plans and organizes the ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition programs of the highest quality and broadest appeal. Learn more.

• The Public Policy Advisory Committee coordinates the Association's responses to pertinent legislative action, provides the Assocation with information regarding legislative action, and works with partner associations and the legislative coalition. Learn more.

• The Small College Network investigates the unique needs of small college housing programs and makes recommendations to ACUHO-I on how the Association can better meet these needs.  Learn more.

• The Southern Africa Task Force will focus on the creation and implementation of a scholar-in-residence program that will be piloted in 2009 at selected Southern Africa university(ies). Learn more.

• The STARS College Committee oversees the programming and organization of the annual STARS College held in conjunction with the ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition. This event educates undergraduate students interested in pursuing the fields of student affairs, student housing, and or campus dining. Learn more.

• The Sustainability Advisory Committee works closely with the Director of Sustainability to provide the Association recommendations on sustainable initiatives and to provide the membership with educational, social, and economic sustainability education and information. Learn more.

• The Talking Stick Advisory Board assists with recruiting authors and determining story ideas that will be of interest to the membership. Learn more.

• The Talking Stick Writer's Committee authors articles, assists with recruiting new writers, and provides feedback on issues that may be of interest to the membership. Learn more.