SGA Workshop Postponed
We have made the decision to postpone the Student Government Workshop until the Fall of 2012. In the coming weeks, we will work to identify a new date for the workshop with the hope that you’ll consider making this event part of your SGA development for next year.
We appreciate all the interest and feedback we’ve received about the program. It has helped us realize that a Fall workshop may be more timely and beneficial to our student government leaders. For this reason, we hope that you will consider joining us in the fall. Please feel free to direct any comments or questions to Tim St. John (tstjohn@une.edu) or Matt Miller (matt.miller@bridgew.edu).
Sincerely,
ACUI Region 1 and NACA Northeast
Region 1 Recreation Tournament
ACUI Region 1 Recreation Tournament
Table Tennis, 9-Ball & Video Games!!!
Saturday, February 4, 2012 (snow date: Sunday, February 5, 2012)
Central Connecticut State University
Registration Schedule
Early Bird Registration – January 20, 2012
- Members: $25, Non-Members: $30
Regular Registration – January 27, 2012
- Members: $30, Non-Members: $35
Late Registration – February 1, 2012
- Members: $35, Non-Members: $40
Please register online here: http://region1.acui.org/Region/01/programs/recreation.php
Schedule of Day
Registration: 9 AM
Open Play: 9 – 9:45 AM
Competition: 10 AM
Snow Phone: 860.832.1972
For more information, please contact:
Kaitlyn Dyleski
Graduate Intern
Central Connecticut State University
Student Center
st_dyleskik@ccsu.edu
860-832-1963
Tiffany Simpson, Assistant Director, M.S.
Central Connecticut State University
Student Center
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Email: moffot@ccsu.edu
Phone: (860) 832-1972
Fax: (860) 832-1967
2012 Conference Planning Team – Applications Now Available!
ACUI Region 1 Needs YOU!
Region 1 is excited to announce that positions for the 2012 Conference Planning Team are now available! We are striving to put together a diverse and united team of committed, passionate, and driven students, graduate students, and professionals from all areas of focus and levels.
The 2012 ACUI Region 1 conference will be held Nov. 16–18 and although a location has not been identified at this point, we can guarantee that in true Region 1 fashion, it will be a conference to remember!
Here are the open positions:
Education Experience Coordinator
Student Leadership Experience Coordinator
Graduate Student Leadership Experience Coordinator
Professional Leadership Experience Coordinator
Communications Team Coordinator
Publications Coordinator
Coordinator of Social Media and Technology
Registration Coordinator
Programming Team Coordinator
Silent/Live Auction Coordinator
Hospitality and Sponsorship Coordinator
Entertainment Coordinator
International Experience Coordinators
To see a description of each position, please 2012 ACUI Conference Committee Position Descriptions. Also please note, that this summer we will also be opening up four more positions, including Idea Exchange Coordinator, a second Silent/Live Auction Coordinator, a Volunteer/Service Coordinator, and a third spot on our International Experience Coordinator Team.
To apply, please click here: http://www.acui.org/forms.aspx?menu_id=202&ekfrm=16546
Applications are due on Feb. 3!
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact Rich Hurley at rhurley@bryant.edu or 401.232.6952. Good Luck!!
Rich Hurley
2012 ACUI Region 1 Conference Chair
Bryant University
“You give but little when you give of your possessions,
it is when you give of yourself that you truly give”
- Kahlil Gibran
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world”
- Mohandas Gandhi
All Of The Above Conference
Dear Student Affairs Professional and Enthusiast,
Happy New Year! We are officially in the spring 2012 semester and half way done our academic year!
Before the spring semester actually begins, the planning committee for this year’s All Of The Above conference would like to remind you of our search for program proposals. We hope that you will share your thoughts, ideas and experiences with us at the conference in at Tufts University on February 11, 2012. This is a fantastic opportunity for those new professionals who are looking to grow and further their resume by presenting at conferences AND of course those who are experienced in higher education that undergraduates and graduates would benefit from your knowledge.
What was your path to working in higher education like? What are best practices for grad school or job hunting? If you went back in time, what information do you wish that you knew? Whether you answer these questions or others, we invite you to share your passion for higher education with students in the region. Past program topics have included:
Transition from Student Leader to Professional
Graduate Programs and Finding your Fit
How to choose a GA Position
Do’s and Don’ts as a GA
Getting Involved – Professional Organization Involvement
How to Balance as a graduate student
Another fantastic opportunity is to volunteer to be a mock interviewer during an educational session block. This will give those seasoned professionals a chance to assist an undergraduate or graduate student in honing their interviewing skills and provide feedback on their resume. We cannot do help them all without your help!
Please visit www.aotaconference.com to see what to expect from the conference, register, submit a program proposal and volunteer to be a mock interviewer. We can’t wait to hear from you. If you have any questions, contact Ryan Greelish at ryan.greelish@bridgew.edu or Liz Mongrello at emongrello@gmail.com regarding program proposals or Alison Black at Alison.Black@olin.edu regarding mock interviewers.
We are excited to see you at the #AOTA12 Conference!
Student Government Workshop
Dear Colleagues,
Please pass along the following information to students and staff who work with Student Government on your campus about an exciting educational opportunity for undergraduate students from ACUI Region 1 (www.region1.acui.org) and NACA Northeast (www.naca.org).
Student Government Workshop
Friday, February 3rd
1:00pm – 5:00pm
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Registration can be found at the link below and pricing is as follows:
ACUI Members: $25/person
NACA Members: $25/person
Non-members of both organizations: $35/person
*Bonus: Bring at least 5 students, and the advisor is free!
http://member.acui.org/core/events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=12R01SGA
The workshop will include a keynote presentation by Laurence Siegel, Dean of Students at UMass-Lowell on building partnerships with administration. There will be two presentation blocks as well as a block for roundtable discussions where students can connect with others who have similar SGA roles and responsibilities. Presentation topics include:
Team dynamics
Successful officer transition
Interactive parliamentary procedure
Effectively promoting your SGA
Power dynamics and confrontation
Assessing programs and governance efforts
There will also be an opportunity for professional staff advisors to connect in facilitated topical discussions. Refreshments will be provided.
Please contact Tim St. John at tstjohn@une.edu or Matt Miller at matt.miller@bridgew.edu if you have any questions.
Our next cultural exchange…
Start saving for 2013!
We are in the beginning stages of planning our next Cultural Exchange.
We plan to partner with NUS (National Union of Students) and ASUA (Association of Students Union Administrators).
Will it be in England? Ireland? Scotland? You will just have to wait and see!
Regional Leadership Team Positions Available
Current available positions include:
- Leisure Activities Manager
- Academic Challenge Coordinator
- Recreation Tournament Manager
Applications are online on the Region 1 webpage and will be due no later than Friday, December 23, 2011.
To view a list of the current ACUI Region 1 Leadership Team, click here: ACUI Region 1 RLT Roster.
For questions about these openings, please contact Amy Liss, Volunteer Coordinator at amy_liss@uml.edu.
Thank you to the Region 1 Conference Planning Team
An open letter to Maria, MaryAnne, Sara, and the many people who made the Region1 conference at UNH happen.
Thank you for giving me a grand homecoming! Let me explain.
In 1972 when I was an undergraduate at UNH, the director of the MUB asked me to join the host committee for a “risky” conference being held in the building that fall. It was the first time two organizations would be joining forces to hold a regional conference. Neither of the national parent organizations were thrilled about the idea, and no one on the regional leadership of either organization could reasonably predict whether or not any delegates would show up. I had only a vague understanding of what either organization did, but since I loved hanging out in the MUB and my Director thought I should do it, I gladly signed on for what would be the first ACUI-NACA regional conference. From that moment on, I was hooked by ACUI. I discovered what it meant to be part of something bigger than myself, something that was exciting and dynamic and could make a difference in people’s lives.
I cringe as I write that I have been to 34 ACUI Region 1 conferences since 1972. All have been memorable for one reason or another. I can remember a few opening sessions, some great speakers, several emotional award ceremonies. I can remember touring lots of unions – usually with a few students in tow wondering what in heck I was so excited about. I can remember ideas flowing and bumping into each other like bumper cars. But in all those years I have only been back to the MUB once briefly before the most recent renovation.
As I walked into the MUB on November 18 I was assaulted by a whole range of feelings: sorrow, regret, fear, relief, wonder, and finally the excitement of being home.
The MUB has changed, ACUI and Region 1 have changed, and, Lord knows, I have changed. But I discovered that the feelings of comfort and joy that I felt long ago as a sophomore in college walking in to the MUB have not changed. For that I am very grateful.
Submitted by Victoria Angis, Castleton State College
Graduate Student Perspective – Tsz Wong, Tufts University
I attended my first ACUI conference (national) last year in New York City when I was an undergraduate. This year, I was fortunate to receive a scholarship to cover the cost of attendance at the Region 1 Conference in New Hampshire as a graduate student.
I was impressed with the variety of educational sessions that targeted graduate students. The majority of the sessions I attended were dedicated to sustainability and social networking. I paid particular attention, however, to the educational blocks that focused on the latter for two reasons: first, I was interested in what I could use to enhance current and future projects I am responsible for as an event management intern at Tufts. Second, I wanted to know how others were using social networking tools and other low-cost online resources to brand not only their student unions, but also their professional careers.
I left New Hampshire with new concepts that had realistic, applicable meaning to how I approach my internship and professional development.
Submitted by Tsz Wong, Graduate Student, Tufts University
Undergraduate Student Perspective on the Regional Conference – Alyssa Rassi, Wesleyan University
I really liked how the conference was split up into three tracks so that the undergraduate students had a meaningful experience. The leadership speaker was inspirational and motivating. I have already put a lot of thought into the things he said, and I plan to implement a few of his ideas into my day-to-day life and my work at Usdan. I also liked that the educational seminars were open to all age groups. I felt welcomed even in seminars that had more graduate students and professionals than undergraduates. Another thing I liked was that the conference planning committee scheduled time for the undergraduate students to meet each other and connect. I was able to get some insight on iPad use, which I can apply to my initiative to bring iPads to Usdan.
I learned so much at this conference. Though I originally went to the conference to learn more about iPad use, I ended up learning more about other topics. My favorite educational block session was Ed Cabellon’s “Digital Identity” seminar. I learned all about controlling my online identity. I started using some of Ed’s ideas, and I have been pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I feel like a much stronger dental school applicant now that I have started using some of these ideas to become more active about my interest in dentistry. Another interesting seminar was the “Rethinking Set-Up Crew” session. I feel very strongly about improving the work experience for set-up crew members, since I started on the set-up crew as a freshman. I am still thinking of ideas to help the crew take pride in their work, but overall I think the information I picked up at the conference is definitely something I can bring back to Wesleyan and my co-workers.
I also learned so much about the importance of leadership skills. I never realized just how useful and important they are in job searches and school applications. The entire ACUI experience made me realize my own leadership-related accomplishments, which I never gave myself credit for previously. I now feel more motivated about encouraging others to improve their leadership and communication skills. Though the conference seminars highlighted leadership skills in higher education, I feel as if the things I learned can apply to all career paths.
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend the conference. I wish I would have taken advantage of the opportunity to attend in the past few years. I hope to spark an interest to attend future conferences among my coworkers and inspire others to be more proactive about improving their leadership skills, refining theircommunication skills, and taking opportunities to learn new things.
Submitted by Alyssa Rassi, Undergraduate Student, Wesleyan University
