Tag: ACUHO-I Evaluation and Planning

“Assessment is vital in understanding the effect campus housing can have on students, staff, and campus communities, as well as strategic planning for continued improvement. Such tools may include assessment of programs and services as well as student outcomes. Benchmarking and external standards can also generate a new understanding of programs and services. In addition, utilizing outcomes of a high-level study of an issue allows professionals to ground decisions, programs, and policies on tested models and beliefs.”

ResEdChat Ep 112: Dollars & Decisions: Budgets and Financial Management in Housing

ResEdChat Ep 112

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Dr. T.J. Logan, Executive Director at Brailsford & Dunlavey,  to break down the financial side of residence life and housing—demystifying common budget terms, sharing best practices, and exploring how financial transparency can strengthen your team.  Whether you're just starting with budgeting or refining your expertise, this episode will provide valuable insights to boost your confidence!

Utilizing ACUHO-I Standards for Effective Department Benchmarking in College Student Housing

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Benchmarking is a crucial practice for college and university housing professionals to assess the effectiveness of their department and continuously improve the quality of services provided to students. One valuable resource for benchmarking is the ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing Officers - International) Standards and Ethical Principles for College and University Housing Professionals.... Continue Reading →

Essential Assessment Resources for SA Pros

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You were asked to do some benchmarking across institutions. You were told we need to understand how students are using lounges. You found out that your director needs information about how people are feeling following your recruitment processes. Well, have no fear! Regardless of your assessment needs, this list is meant to assist you with... Continue Reading →

Restorative Practices in ResLife: Engaging Students by Integrating Fair Process into Assessment

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This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.  Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →

Storytelling with Data: Engaging Residential Staff in Assessment Practices [Webinar Recording]

This free webinar series, hosted by Roompact in collaboration with the University of South Florida Department of Residential Education, was designed for scholar-practitioners to explore, analyze, and evaluate innovative engagement practices to enhance student success and academic excellence. This four-week series has intentionally scaffolded learning to allow subject matter experts to share strategies, techniques, and... Continue Reading →

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