Join us at this week’s COMP Community Chat to connect around recent events. We hope to provide space to process and share thoughts about the most recent events including how our campuses are responding and how our internal practices of supporting large events particularly those with invited speakers is evolving. Additionally, how are we managing…

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Join us in congratulating Mike Coleman on his promotion to Associate Vice President of Military, Veterans, and Wraparound Support at Wake Tech!

From the announcement, here’s just a bit about what Mike has accomplished during his time at Wake Tech: Mike has served at Wake as the Dean of the Care Center, where he leads transformative initiatives…

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Join the community this Thursday, June 12 at 3pm EST for this months discussion.
Topic: Beyonce May Be A Prophet: Exploring “Black Parade”
Facilitated by: Mr. Hayden Green

Click Here to Register: https://account.acui.org/acuissa/f?p=EVTSSA:4010::::4010:P0_EVENT_ID:1328

Meeting Information:
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Hello Community Members,

The Community of Multi-Ethnic Professionals & Allies (COMP) will host a community meeting during virtual community week on Friday, March 7th at 1:00pm EST.

An email invitation was sent to members of the group with the title: “You have been invited to the Virtual Community Meeting – March 7th at 1:00PM EST”?

The…

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Hello friends,

Applications are open for the MHB summer internship. If you know of a graduate student who meets the criteria, please encourage them to apply. This is an 8-week, paid internship that offers exposure to the work of Central Office, important leadership programs like IPDS, and opportunities to network and find that post-graduation…

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Hello everyone,

The DEI Program team will be providing a session at the annual conference on March 17 from 4:00 pm-4:50 pm (Block 4). The purpose of this session is to provide updates on the current initiatives the program team is working on, as well as get feedback and input from ACUI membership on future work of the program team. We hope you…

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Good morning everyone,

As part of the ACUI Strategic plan, I am working on highlighting and showcasing Active Dialogue programs that are currently happening on our college and university campuses. If your institution has a program that we could highlight, please send information about your program including a web address to…

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Hello Friends,

A team of ACUI volunteers are joining me in planning the second Active Dialogue Institute. University of Michigan is our host site and we are excited to be on campus July 16 – 18, 2025. As we plan, I will share topics that spark dialogue and ask, how can we apply active dialogue to this situation?

In this week’s news, one…

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If you are joining us at the ACUI 2025 Annual Conference in New York City, we encourage you to register for our Community’s annual pre-conference which will take place on Saturday, March 15th from 12pm-5pm.

This year’s pre-conference is titled?“Transformational Leadership: An Exploration of Best Practices.” This preconference will be a…

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At Arizona State University, there are a variety of events we hosted to honor Martin Luther King Jr Day. A few of our campus’ events are highlighted below:

• MLK March on West on January 22nd: A tradition at Arizona State University’s West Valley campus that dates back to 1991, reaching middle school students, members of the ASU community and…

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Hello all,

Mark your calendar and join us next month for this webinar, “2025 State of the Union: What Does This Mean for Higher Ed?”

We’ve invited a panel of ACUI members from different regions to share their perspectives on President Trump’s state of the union address. New leaders bring new ideas and that means change. Find out what these…

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Hello all,

January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and here are a few celebrations happening in Dallas, Texas!

The?43rd annual MLK celebration will feature a?week-long series of events. The theme:?“The Unfinished Agenda of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Where Do We Go Now?”?Here are some events to check out?if?you’re in the metroplex next week: Read more

Hello Everyone,

The Education Council is in need of three new members, and the deadline is December 6 (this week!). PThis is a chance to impact the direction of education within the Association.?Here is a link to more information about the position and the application.

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The day isn’t over yet-there’s still time to nominate deserving individuals for the following awards:

• Don Rohel Scholarship
• Chester A. Berry Scholar Award
• Gretchen Laatsch Grant & Scholarship

These scholarship awards provide an incredible opportunity to recognize outstanding achievements and support future growth. Don’t miss this chance… Read more

At our annual community meeting in Denver, attendees were asked to write down the names of students, staff and colleagues who were doing great work on your campuses. Andre and I challenged all of you to nominate those individuals and programs, once award nomination season came around. That time is now upon us.

ACUI is now accepting…

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There’s still time to nominate outstanding individuals for the ACUI Distinguished Awards! These prestigious awards recognize exceptional dedication and service to our Association and the profession. Don’t miss this chance to honor someone who has made a significant impact.?

The Distinguished Awards include:?

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Join us for this upcoming webinar. Whether you are facing change or looking for an opportunity, join this webinar to learn more about creating a successful outcome for you.? Registration available here: https://acui.org/event/webinar-position-career-transitions-from-catalyst-to-successful-outcomes/

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Hello Everyone,

I’m on the Conference Planning Team for the next ACUI annual conference in New York City, March 16th-20th in New York City and wanted to encourage everyone here to submit an educational session submission for 2025 ACUI Annual Conference which are now being accepted!?

?We encourage you to share the insights you’ve…

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Congratulations ???Dr. Tari Hunter & Dr. Jazzmyn Ivery-Robinson.

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Savitra Dow
Educational Program Manager
ACUI
Bloomington IN
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Hey Everyone, 

A part of our Community…

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Hey Community!?

The 2025 ACUI Annual Conference will take place March 16?20 in New York City and proposals for educational session are now being accepted. Students and professional staff from?all?specialities, levels of leadership, regions, and involvement within ACUI are invited to submit a proposal. As you consider your session proposal, we…

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Hey Everyone,?

A part of our Community is centered around uplifting and acknowledging the many achievements of our various community members. Today, I want to highlight the achievements of two of our COMP community members, who have both successfully defended their dissertations:

Dr. Tari Hunter from California State University, Northridge?and?

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Are you new to your career in college union or student activities? Don’t miss the opportunity to join? IPDS ? New Professional Seminar!

IPDS offers a unique chance for new professionals to enhance their skills, build a strong network, and lay a solid foundation for a successful career journey. This immersive five-day program is designed…

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Mark your calendars for?Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. Eastern,?for?Closing the Gap‘s virtual information session. This session promises a comprehensive overview for potential applicants, offering invaluable insights into the enriching experiences awaiting both cohort participants and mentors.?
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Hello everyone,

Who better to close out the Black History Month spotlights (on leap day) than Debra Hammond??

When I asked you all to send me names of folks to spotlight, Debra’s name was in every response. And not just her name, but comments about her impact. Debra been in higher ed for 43 years and active in ACUI for more than 30 years.…

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Thank you Yakima!! I love working with you all and seeing the Communities of Practice grow. This made me smile.?

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Stacey Givens
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Senior Diversity Officer
ACUI Central Office
Bloomington IN
(812) 245-8059
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Thank you shining a light on Stacey!? I agree she has been such an impactful addition to the ACUI Executive team.

I have found her contributions to amplifying ACUI’s DEI efforts and building community monumental in the short time she has been with us.?

The daily Black History Month highlights made me smile everyday this month, and…

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We want to shine light on another phenomenal leader and contributor to ACUI and our Community of Practice:

Ms. Stacey Givens, ACUI Director of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Diversity Officer

Stacey serves as the liaison of various ACUI Community of Practices including our very own Community of Practice for Multi-Ethnic Professionals and…

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Hey Everyone! We’re excited for this year’s Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado!?

We know a few of you will be joining us and we want to highlight two important deadlines associated with some of our popular conference activities this year. Please take a moment to reserve your spot as these specific activities do have deadlines attached…

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An honor to be seen by my commmunity, within my decades long Professional Organization of choice!? Thank you Stacey.? ?

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Timothy Banks
Associate Executive Director – Student Union Inc.
San Jose State University
San Jose CA
(408) 924-6405
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Hello everyone,

Please meet Kerrin Lyles, Acting Vice President for Student Affairs at Kean University Union, NJ. 

With over 20 years of progressively responsible leadership roles in Student Affairs at Kean University, he now serves as the Acting Vice President for Student Affairs. He oversees a division of eight administrative units that…

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Hello everyone,

Have you seen this man? He can be spotted at the Region I conference, ACUI Annual Conferences, ComiCon (well, he is an avid comic book fan), and any horror film premiere (since he’s a fanatic, ask him if he?s seen The Blackening). Please meet Timothy J. Banks (Bank$ is an alternative spelling ??).

Tim is the Associate…

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Hello everyone,
Anthony Otero is a published author, blogger, regional director, and champion of grad students. With more than two decades of experience in student affairs and development, Anthony specializes in event planning and management at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. His formal title is Director of Meetings and Events, but after… Read more

Hello everyone,

This person almost needs no introduction. She has an impressive career trajectory spanning 31 years, 21 of which were at Georgia Tech. Kim Harrington began her GT career as the Director of the Student Center, then Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), later the Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for Administration…

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Hello everyone,

Let me introduce you all to Anthony Roberson, a member of the inaugural Closing the Gap cohort; the 2017 recipient of ACUI’s?Revis A. Cox Memorial Award, and a member of the Council for Diversity and Inclusion (before it became the DEI Program Team.?

He currently serves as the Associate Director of Operations at California…

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Please join us for our first?“COMP Community Chat” of the new year!?

Community Chats are a way for our community to connect, meet other members and process topics that are important to us. They can take many forms ? casual dialogue, focused facilitation or activities but the end goal will always be the same: keep our community of…

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Stacey thank you for your words and time. Look forward to continuing the work that Strong, Hammond, Pitts and many others started.?

Best

Mike

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Mike Coleman
Dean
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh NC
(919) 866-6226
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Happy Valentine’s Day!

If we’ve chatted for even five minutes you know I love podcasts! Codeswitch is one of my favorites and this episode is a Black History Month moment that ties to Valentine’s Day.?

How did Black people find love in 1937? Through a letter sent to the Lonesome Hearts Column of a prominent Black newspaper, the…

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Hello Everyone!

Have you read The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell? Out of the gate he describes Connectors (they know a lot of people), Mavens (they know stuff, lots of stuff), and Salespeople (they persuade people to act). It’s uncanny for a person to embody all three, and Tari Hunter is the trifecta.

Tari has been deeply connected to ACUI…

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Hello everyone,

Leadership Raleigh Coach. Closing the Gap Mentor. Academic Advisor. Instructor. ACUI Board President (2018-2019). Dean of Student Support at Wake Technical Community College. Our February 9 Spotlight is Mike Coleman. 

With 21 years in the field including the college union, academic affairs, and administration, Mike is a quiet…

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Hello everyone,

If you’ve heard his voice then you know this person is built for the spotlight (and a mic). He’s a musician and vocalist whose Region VIII karaoke performance was concert worthy. In addition to singing, he serves as the Region VIII Inclusivity Coordinator and a member of the 2024 Conference Planning Team. Our February 8…

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Always making us proud. Shout out to the real Dr. Phil!! 

Mr. Hayden M. Greene

"Keep adding YOUR bricks to the cathedral"

Associate Dean of Students & Director of the Intercultural Center

221 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021

212-774-0739

Book a meeting with me HERE.

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Hello everyone!

Did you know we have a Community of Practice focused on Student Basic Needs? The idea to create the CoP was the focus of Dr. Phil Smith?s dissertation: The Struggle is Real: How African American College Students Persist Despite Basic Needs Challenges, and his devotion to create a space to meet student?s basic needs. Aside…

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Hello everyone!

Every Community of Practice has (or should have) two co-leads and COMP is no exception. These words come to mind when I think of this person: optimistic, positive, connected, and resourceful. That’s the kind of person you need when you’re blazing a new trail, and ACUI is lucky to have this guy.

“I like to speak from a space…

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Hello everyone,

This looks like a bold move for the city of San Francisco. Empty buildings that can be filled with a HBCU satellite campuses is an interesting angle to revitalize downtown SF. Read the article. IMHO, this is not about diversity, this is about capitalism. If following the money creates space for diversity to thrive, get…

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Hello everyone,

Last year we offered a seminar “Resilience in the Face of Resistance.” Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to low attendance. This?clip from Dr. Froswa Booker Drew, is an introduction to the workshop facilitator and a spotlight on Fannie Lou Hamer in honor of Black History Month.

If you’re reading the headlines and keeping…

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Hello everyone,

Happy Monday! The following quote is from today’s member spotlight.

“One of my great mentors has a quote that I love, “everyone’s problem is your problem.” You’re there to help and guide and be of assistance. But not every problem is for you to carry…we should all do our best to be there for each other. But that doesn’t mean…

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Hello Everyone,

In my first week at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference in Chicago, I met this person at the Leadership Team Meeting. I had no idea I met a powerful speaker whose message leaves an indelible impression on your heart. We met again at the 2022 Region II Conference and when he volunteered his time as a mentor with Closing the Gap, I…

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Hello Everyone!

To kick-off Black History Month, I decided to switch things up. Last year I focused on historical figures, but this year, I thought, why not feature ACUI members in the monthly celebration? This month we’ll include a member spotlight along with contributions of notable BIPOC leaders throughout history.

The word that best…

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Hello Community,

As we prepare for Annual Conference in Denver in March 2024, we wanted to make you aware of a couple of events that will require early sign-up.? We will be sharing the full list of engagement activities for COMP, but we wanted to make sure to get this information out so that you all have the opportunity to claim your spot…

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Hello all,

We are three days away from closing our awards nominations! We are looking for applicants for the Revis Cox Memorial Award.

The Revis A. Cox Memorial Award honors the passion of professionals who contribute relentless support for multicultural education and social justice through their leadership on campus. The recipient will… Read more