No travel, low-cost professional development. ACUHO-I presents online webinars and virtual roundtables

Webinars are like a large interactive conference call, but conducted in a more controlled environment. You will see the presentation on your computer screen, hear the audio from your telephone, and be able to engage in Q&A and chat.

You will also want to tune in for the ACUHO-I Virtual Roundtable Series. Presented for free, these virtual roundtables touch on the topics that matter the most to you and your colleagues. Along with a brief presentation on the topic by experienced and knowledgeable professionals, the session opens up to a participant Q&A where the topic is explored even further.

These events are designed to be valuable to those participating as a group or individually. With ACUHO-I, you can learn about the latest trends and issues from the comfort of your own office or conference room. 

• Virtual Roundtable - Public-Private Partnerships (privately owned housing on public college and university campuses)
May 9, 2013, 2 p.m. (eastern) Register here.

• Free Webinar - Innovative Technologies to Improve HVAC Efficiencies
May 14, 2013, 12 p.m. (eastern) Heating and cooling systems have a major impact on the energy usage of a residence hall. This webinar will review two innovative technologies that can improve the efficiencies of these systems. Members from the University of Washington will report on the benefits of the "Eco Thermostat" which requires students to push a button for heat to continue beyond two hours, significantly reducing the heating of non-occupied spaces. The University of Arizona will report on their use of occupancy-sensing thermostats to reduce cooling needs as well as to shut down "green outlets" in the students' rooms. Organized by ACUHO-I's Sustainability Advisory Committee, this webinar will help you save energy and money.  Register here.

• Free Webinar - Strategies for Saving Energy in Residence Halls: From behavior to operations
May 15, 2013 2 p.m. (eastern). Over the past decade, colleges and universities have become leaders in environmental sustainability, pioneering new technologies, policies, programs and engagement strategies, leading to substantial reductions in energy and water use. Residential buildings represent a significant opportunity to reduce resource consumption and to engage students with sustainability, empowering them to save energy and water. Join Lucid, kW Engineering, and Stanford University to learn about best practices for reducing resource use in residential buildings while engaging students. Register here.

• Free Webinar - Make Marketing Work: 4 steps to successful strategy. Step One: Research
May 23, 2013 2 p.m. (eastern). Creating and implementing a successful marketing strategy is a big task, whether you are a marketing team of one, or have a team of resources. This four-part webinar series will focus on the four parts of a marketing strategy: research, planning, implementation, and measurement, and provide tips and tools from experts in the field on how to successfully implement these strategies on your campus. Part One: Research: Often overlooked in the process of developing a marketing plan, research is the foundation necessary to know where you are, where you want to go, and how you're going to get there. This webinar will cover both specific research methods and examples from various institution. Register here.

• Virtual Roundtable - Effective Parent Programs
June 13, 2013, 2 p.m. (eastern) Register here.