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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The Active Dialogue Institute will be hosted at the University of Michigan, July 16 -18, 2025. You don’t want to miss out on two days of learning, practice, and application of active dialogue techniques. Bring your team and tell a friend!

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 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 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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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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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,

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 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!

Whoever wins the election on November 5, 2024 will deliver the State of the Union address in early 2025.?

We are interested in hearing your thoughts on what the presidential address could mean for higher education.

If you’re interested in joining the panel, let me know by completing this short?Interest Survey.

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Hello everyone!

Whoever wins the election on November 5, 2024 will deliver the State of the Union address in early 2025.?

We are interested in hearing your thoughts on what the presidential address could mean for higher education.

If you’re interested in joining the panel, let me know by completing this short?Interest Survey.

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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
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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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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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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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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!

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,

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,

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 NOT 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…

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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,

Women’s History Month kicks off on March 1. I want to post a daily member spotlight to celebrate the contributions of women across the association.

Please send me names of women (along with their email and institution) so we can honor them on this platform. If that woman is you, then send me your name! It’s ok to choose…

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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 everyone,

Planning for ACUI Communities of Practice Virtual Community Week is underway!

Virtual Community Week provides an opportunity for Communities of Practice to convene before the ACUI Annual Conference. It’s a chance for community members to connect. It is beneficial for those unable to attend the conference and serves as a…

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Hello everyone,

Planning for ACUI Communities of Practice Virtual Community Week is underway!

Virtual Community Week provides an opportunity for Communities of Practice to convene before the ACUI Annual Conference. It’s a chance for community members to connect. It is beneficial for those unable to attend the conference and serves as a…

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Hello all,

I hope this message finds you well. As we embark on a new year, we have an important update regarding our Communities of Practice (CoP).?In 2024, each Community of Practice ( CoP) will be required to have at least one Community of Practice Leader.

According to the CoP bylaws, each community is required to have a Community Leader…

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Hello all,

Following are tools you may find helpful during times of crisis, tragedy, or extreme stress. Thank you to Scarlett Winters for compiling this list.

Crisis Management:

• Emergency Management Community of Practice
• Active Shooter Mitigation
• Communication in a Time of Crisis
• Crisis Leadership
• Emergency Management Training for Students

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Hello all,

I’m sure you’ve all seen the news of the mass shooting at UNLV earlier today. We know families, students, staff and an entire community are deeply troubled by the violent loss of loved ones. Sadly, words fail in the wake of senseless tragedy. There are so many emotions that may be hard to express and dozens of unanswered questions.…

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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

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

Hello everyone,

On October 24, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is hosting a workshop:? The Future of DEI in a Politically Divided World.

Topics:

• Is there evidence for exactly how DEI can generate innovation and profit?
• Can we benefit from the best practices of recruitment and retention without creating the impression of (or actual)…

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Hello everyone,

On October 24, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is hosting a workshop:? The Future of DEI in a Politically Divided World.

Topics:

• Is there evidence for exactly how DEI can generate innovation and profit?
• Can we benefit from the best practices of recruitment and retention without creating the impression of (or actual)…

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Hello everyone,

Have you updated your online profile? If not,?please follow these two steps:

1. Update your online profile. Choose your customer type: are you a student, a professional, a retiree, other?
2. Update your employer. If you are not associated with a member institution, you will NOT get the member rate.

The third step is: register for…

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Hello!

Are you a “super user” of this community tool? Do you have ideas on how it could be improved? Is there a feature you’d like to see?

If so, we want to talk to you!

We are reviewing our community tool and would like your feedback. Please reply to me with “yes I’m interested!” and you’ll get an invite soon.

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