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2008 Conference Programs
The conference is ACUHO-I's most comprehensive professional development event of the year. Give yourself and your campus a boost as you choose from nearly 120 informative programs scheduled over seven sessions. Topic areas include security, mental health, public-private partnerships, technology, occupancy management, learning outcomes, small college issues, creating a comprehensive master plan, and more.
Download a list of programs (as of May 30, 2008)
Download a copy of the conference program guide: pages 1-50 and pages 51-100
Disney Institute Plenary Sessions
Quality Service
Sunday, June 22, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Coronado Ballroom H&J
The Walt Disney World Resort's longstanding reputation for incredible service and friendly employees is not magic, it is sound ideology consistently applied in business. This program is designed to help you improve your organization's quality service by immersing you in the successful Disney model. We ill show you the importance of attention to detail and how we train our Cast Members (employees) to treat our Guests (customers) as VIPs.
Discover how to match your organization's service standards with successful delivery systems that consistently promote and ensure quality service. We offer you the opportunity to see how we provide the legendary service for which we are famous.
Leadership and Management
Tuesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Coronado Ballroom H&J
People have come to know and appreciate - even marvel at - Disney's legendary service. They ask what kind of leaders it takes to achieve such a level. They want to know how Disney finds and trains peole so committed to creating the magical experience for guests.
This program is designed to help you understand Disney's critical thinking around what great leaders do to cultivate a strong and positive workforce. The program explores where the true power of a leader lies, how Disney's workforce is selected and trained, and how effective communications, recognition, and retention are achieved at the largest single-site employer in the United States.
Scholar-In-Residence/Case Study Competition
ACUHO-I is proud to welcome Tony Cawthon, professor of Counselor Education, Student Affairs at Clemson University as the 2008 ACUHO-I Scholar-In-Residence. Prior to beginning his faculty career at Clemson University, he worked as a Student Affairs administrator for over 15 years at Clemson, Mississippi State University, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. he has published articles and edited journals such as The Journal of College and University Student Housing, NASPA Journal, the College Student Affair Journal, and the Journal of College Orientation and Transition. His current research interest are new professionals' issues, higher education administration, multicultural and diversity, and career development.
Throughout the conference, Cawthon will present on assorted topics and be available for consultation with conference attendees. He will lead discussions for the ACUHO-I Reading Initiative and serve as host of the Case Study Competition. The competition consists of an information session, the competition period, and a feedback session where participating attendees put their professional knowledge to the test as they analyze and solve student affairs issues.
Scholar-in-Residence Office Hours (outside the Monterrey Room)
- Sunday, 4-5:15 p.m.
- Monday, 1-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Case Study Competition
- Sunday, 1:15-2:30 p.m.: Case Study Information Meeting - Coronado B
- Monday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Case Study Competition - Coronado B
- Tuesday, 4:30-5 p.m.: Case Study Follow-Up - Coronado B
New this year!
ACUHO-I Reading Initiative
New
for the 2008 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition is the ACUHO-I
Reading Initiative. Turn the page with other conference attendees and
read Five Dysfunctions of Team by Patrick lencioni as part of
our super-sized book club. Then be a part of the discussion in Florida
as visitin Scholar-In-Residence Tony Cawthon leads discussions on the
book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase online at the
time of registration.
If a U.S. member wishes to order the book and has already registered, please contact the ACUHO-I Central Office at 614.292.0099.
Corporate Connections
The Corporate Connections sessions allow ACUHO-I corporate members to share their insight with conference attendees away from the exposition hall floor. These sessions are valuable chances to obtain valuable information from new sources. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the following sessions:
Sunday, June 22
- #112 - The Magic of Student Web Self-Assignment - Time Saved and Superior Service
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m./Coronado G - #206 - Furniture's Green Footprint - The Beginning, The Middle. And if Done Right, the Future
2:30-3:45 p.m./Coronado G
Monday, June 23
- #312 - College and University Surplus to a Sustainable Future
8:30-9:45 a.m./Coronado G - #319 - Celebrate the Dream of Customized Residence Life Software
1:30-2:45 p.m./Coronado T
- #502 - Fostering Financial Literacy
2:30-3:45 p.m./Coronado Q - #510 - Housing Design and Development and Why Proper Flooring Can be One of the Big Decisions
2:30-3:45 p.m./Coronado G
Tuesday, June 24
- #614 - Online Roommate Searching
1:30-2:45 p.m./Coronado G
- #706 - Proper Carpet Maintenance for Healthy Buildings
3:30-4:45 p.m./Coronado G
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