Presenter Resources

A note about using CHI Data in your presentation: If you are from a CHI completer college/university, consider using CHI data points, to inform your presentation. Unsure? Please contact chi@acuho-I.org.

Please consider applicability to various institution types and member populations as you craft your presentation.

Be conscious of conflicts of interest as a presenter, and do not engage in promotional marketing, selling of any product, consultancy or service, and refrain from behavior that would derive direct personal benefit.

Understand that the invitation to present at this conference may be rescinded if any presenters are involved with an incident that subjects the presenter to scandal or widespread contempt, consistent with ACUHO-I’s change in reputation guidelines.

Ensure that all materials, pictures, and graphics used in the presentation are free from copyright protections, or have explicit permission for use, consistent with ACUHO-I’s copyright expectation guidelines. Should a Speaker utilize copyright/protected materials without a license to do so, the Speaker will be responsible for payment of the penalty/damages.

• Facilitating an Effective Presentation
• Inclusive Presenters Guide
• Compliance Contrast Checker
• Make your word documents accessible to people with disabilities
• ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments

Will I need to register for the 2025 Business Operations Conference in St. Louis?
Yes, all presenters and panelists are required to pay a full registration fee to present at the conference.

Can some members of a panel Zoom into the in-person conference?
The St. Louis venue is for live, in-person presentations only. The on-site technology cannot reliably accommodate virtual presentation.

What if I need to change my date/time of presentation?
If you need to change your date/time of presentation, please contact education@acuho-i.org. Please note that no scheduling changes can be made beginning two weeks before the conference and that doing so may forfeit your presentation slot. 

Will I need to upload my presentation?
All presentations will be uploaded to the mobile App before the conference.  Please send your final presentation to education@acuho-i.org.

What if I need to make updates to my presenters, title, or description of the presentation?
If you need to make updates, please contact education@acuho-i.org.

Do I need to use a specific PowerPoint template for my presentation?
All presenters are encouraged to use the branded PowerPoint template provided.

• 2025 Business Operations Conference Template

Are there any other presenter requirements?
Presenters are required to enable real time, automatic live captions during their session. Additionally, we ask that presenters are mindful of how text and images affect accessibility (i.e., use Sans Serif Fonts; Headers = minimum 44 pt; Body = minimum 32 pt; Include Alt. Text for all images and animations).

We are excited to welcome you to Business Operations Conference in St. Louis! Here are a few tips to make your presentation go smoothly:

• The meeting rooms will provide a screen and projector (You will need to connect your laptop to the projector).
• Rooms will be set with a combination of theater and classroom style seating.
• Round table rooms will not be equipped with AV Technology.
• Signage for your session will be provided outside of your assigned room.
• There will be sound in the room for playing videos or music.
• Whiteboards and flipcharts are not provided.

Things to bring with you:

• Laptop
• Any cables, cords, dongles, clickers or any other equipment needed to connect your laptop to the AV equipment. We may have a small supply of these available onsite, but that is not guaranteed.
• A copy of your presentation loaded on your laptop. Wi-Fi in conference centers can sometimes be unpredictable and is best not relied upon.

ACUHO-I staff will be available at registration to assist you as needed.

Moderators will be provided for sessions, to greet people as they enter the room, assist presenters, take headcount and general presenter support.

Social Graphics

Help promote the event by sharing your speaking engagement on your social media channels. ACUHO-I will share/retweet your post as part of our promotional efforts when you tag us.

• Square Graphic #1 (Instagram)
• Square Graphic #2 (Instagram)
• Landscape Graphic #1 (LinkedIn or Facebook)
• Landscape Graphic #2 (LinkedIn or Facebook)

Platform handles:

• Instagram – @acuhoi
• Facebook – @ACUHO-I
• LinkedIn – Association of College & University Housing Officers – International

PowerPoint Template

All presenters are encouraged to use the branded PowerPoint template provided.

• 2025 Business Operations Conference Template

St. Louis, Missouri area Land Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today, in the region now known as St. Louis, is the traditional homeland of Indigenous peoples, including the Osage Nation, the Missouria, and members of the Illini Confederacy. We honor their history, their stewardship of this land, and their continuing presence in the region. We also recognize the many other Indigenous peoples who have called this area home throughout history and continue to contribute to its communities today.