AIMHO angle November 2016
University of Colorado, Boulder Home of AIMHO 2016 Annual Conference
The AIMHO angle is the official publication of the Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO). The angle is published on a quarterly basis throughout each year and includes submissions and articles by staff and students of the region. The Angle is compiled and distributed by the AIMHO Marketing Committee. The purpose of the Angle is to provide additional, year-round, out-of-conference opportunities for associate members to share information and learn. All members of AIMHO are encouraged to write for and submit articles to the Angle about topics such as passion areas, research, hot topics in housing, projects happening on their campus, and best practices in the field. If you are interested in submitting to the Angle, learn how to on AIMHO Angle website at www.aimho.org/newsletter. You will also find previous issue of the Angle on the website for your reference and to download. If you have any questions, please email aimhoangle@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
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Christine Fleming (Chair) - University of Utah Jordan Garceau (Co-Chair) - Montana State University Kristopher Little - University of Arizona Steve Schwartzman - Utah State University Brian Curran - Montana State University - Bozeman Catherine LaRoche - Arizona State University Christopher Anjanos - University of Arizona Cody Garrison - University of Utah Matt Young - Trinidad State Junior College
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A Note From the President A word from the President-Elect AIMHO 2016 Annual Conference AIMHO Canidates SHO Institute Whats New AIMHO Life ACUHO-I Foundation AIMHO Wellness AIMHO Spotlight
a note from the
PRESIDENT
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Jeff W. Rosenberry, AIMHO President
The annual conference is quickly approaching and with it an opportunity to Shift Perspectives. Whether you are joining us in Boulder, CO in a few days or whether your time will be spent holding down the fort, you are a valued member of this amazing association. Reflect, for a moment, about when you made the decision to serve students by being a part of Student Affairs. Do you remember who recruited you? Do you remember why you said yes? Do you recall that moment that you decided to step up to the challenge and better yourself, your students, and your community? I bet that moment is something you will never forget. In fact, I believe that moment sustains you through the tough times and inspires greatness in you when challenges lay before you. It was likely a One Second Opportunity that someone took to see your potential and nurture that into a great person and professional. Our days are filled with lots of seconds taken up by work, stress, strife, and tension. But think about how much better you can make your day and the day of someone else by transforming those into One Second Opportunities for Success and shifting your perspectives. Your One Second Opportunities can be filled with more enthusiasm, more focus, more approachability, more patience, more appreciation, more listening, more truth, more engagement, and more pursuit. I would imagine that filling your day with more One Second Opportunities for Success will leave someone you come across with a great memory of their own. Remember that life is short. We are not here to fill or kill time. We are here to make good things happen for other people. And with the annual conference on the horizon you have an obligation to be part of something by practicing one simple word: CONTRIBUTION. The contribution you bring to yourself and your team will dictate the success of your department, program, succession, and more. But it’s one thing to say that you are contribute; it’s another to scream it from the mountain top and hold yourself responsible for contributing in new and exciting ways. With that, I ask you to take the Declaration of Contribution with me as we look for success within our chapters and find ways to creatively recruit new members. DECLARATION OF CONTRIBUTION I will make good things happen for other people. For those here now and those who come after me. When things tough and I fall short I will remind myself I can accomplish anything with time, effort, patience and resilience…ANYTHING. When my situation is not the best I will do the best with what I have. I will be resourceful and responsible. I will get over myself and expect more of myself. I will be obligated to this world and the people in it. I will give more. I will enjoy more. There you are…You took the pledge. And with that comes great responsibility. So consider joining a committee, speak to the people who may intimidate you, engage in dialogue and most importantly you need to find the time to tell me how I can support you in this field. So get out there, professionals of all ages. Get out and create a special memory for someone by sharing your story and skills. Be limitless with your possibilities.
word from the
PRESIDENT-ELECT
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Richard Clark, President Elect
Introducing the AIMHO AI Core Group and Process In the August AIMHO Angle, I introduced the Appreciative Inquiry process to the region as the tool for our strategic planning. In this issue, I want to introduce you to the AIMHO AI Core Group members and process. To date, the core group has been very busy since completing a two-day training program in Las Vegas in early September. The group has been developing interview questions that will be administered in person and over the phone prior to, during and after AIMHO’s annual conference. Interviews logistics have been a top priority for the group as it moves forward. As we move forward with the strategic planning process, the AIMHO AI Core Group will be conducting individual interviews with colleagues from around the region. In order for our strategic planning process to be success, I ask that members take the opportunity to interview with core group members either by phone or at the annual conference. Only through member participation in this process will we all be successful.
Nathan Hanke, Director for Student Engagement and Diversity and Karen Strong, Associate Vice President for Campus Life are our AI consultants. They have graciously volunteered their time and expertise to provide training in Las Vegas and ongoing support as the group moves forward with interviews, planning and data interpretation.
The AI Core Group is pictured above. Members, from left to right, are Shannon Meyer (KSQ), Matt Crouse (New Mexico State University), Patrick “PC” Call (University of Denver), Caitlin Kerrigan (University of Arizona), Kyle Oldham (Colorado State University), Jeff Rosenberry (Montana State University Billings), Taylor Tackett (Boise State University), Dustin Conover (Western Wyoming Community College), Shar Jennings (Yavapai College), Richard Clark (University of Nevada Las Vegas), and Rosemary Ramirez. This group represents 7 states, large and small schools, and our corporate partners.
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What ya need to know before ya go! WHEN: Sunday, November 6 - Tuesday, November 8, 2016 AIMHO College: Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6, 2016 SHO: Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6, 2016
WHERE: Hosted by University of Colorado, Boulder Westin Inn in Westminster. Weather in the Boulder/Denver area is very pleasant. It hovers around 80 degrees in the summer and rarely seems to dip below 30 in the winter. Colorado weather really varies so it could be really warm in November or pretty chilly! There are over 300 days of sun each year, but we do get some snow. The climate is dry and usually comfortable! We are located high above sea level so bring a water bottle and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
WHAT TO DO: DENVER
BOULDER
WESTMINSTER
The Denver Zoo, Natural History Museum, Mile High Stadium, the Denver Mint, and Buell Theatre are just a few of the attractions in Denver. Denver is a larger city with over a million in population. The Rapid Transit System (RTD) is a quick and easy way to get to/from Denver from the Westin Hotel if you would like to explore the big city!
Boulder, Colorado is located at the base of the foothills in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet. There are plenty of things to see and do in Boulder including a variety of recreation activities, dining, and entertainment options. We will be visiting Boulder on Monday night of the conference for the Night on the Town dinner.
Our conference hotel, the Westin Westminster, is located in Westminster, Colorado. Westminster is a growing suburban community outside of Denver. Westminster is located at the half way point between the city of Denver and the city of Boulder. The city has several entertainment options within walking distance from the hotel.
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WHO TO SEE:
Justin Jones-Fosu A husband, daddy, and a bald person who misses his hair! He is also an award winning entrepreneur, author, and Employee Engagement and Peak Performance Speaker. He is the President and Chief Inspirational Officer of Justin Inspires International, LLC Justin is also the founder of Respectivity, a company helping workplaces to develop better cultures of respect to increase employee engagement, peak performance, and productivity in the workplace and is the author of two books. He has been awarded the official Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by the National Speakers Agency. He was voted as a “HOT ACT” in 2015 by Campus Activities Magazine. Also in 2008, Justin was named as one of EBONY Magazines “Top 30 Young Leaders on the Rise” and has been featured in SMART CEO Magazine and other publications. In college he was awarded the Best Desk Attendant in the Universe honor by his own imagination!
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AIMHO angle President-Elect Candidate Brad Shade President-Elect Candidate Please consider this as my formal letter of interest for the esteemed position of AIMHO President. I have had the pleasure of serving our region for the past 2.5 decades by being involved in numerous ways. My AIMHO participation began when I attended my first AIMHO in 1990 and found a wealth of resources in colleagues from around the region who were willing to share every insight, best practice and procedure with a young professional. I developed such strong ties that when my professional career took me out of the region, I still attended AIMHO and drew from the collective wisdom of the small school connections which made me successful at a small school in Kansas. My mentors have all come from this region as well as many of my life-long friendships. I have served the region in a variety of ways such as presentations of numerous programs with an array of professionals from around the region in order to give back to this great association. I’ve chaired the awards and recognition committee, served on multiple program committees, served as the Senior Level Member at Large and served as host chair when UNC hosted AIMHO 2008. I have attended the SHO Institute and served on the SHO Faculty for several years and currently serve as the Chair of the SHO Institute. It was my honor to serve as the Senior Member at Large and bring a focus on recruitment via the creation of the State and Provincial Representative (SPR) Positions. This had an exponential impact in reaching our membership and drawing new institutions or bringing others back to the region while creating a number of new leadership opportunities. The SPR resulted in more member schools attending than in the previous 10 years.  I feel I have had a well rounded AIMHO experience that has prepared me to serve as your President. I am at a stage professionally that I can focus my time, talents and experience on this position. I currently serve as a SHO and have experience with leadership, budgeting and strategic planning; all of which will be important to AIMHO in the coming years. Personally, my family and my colleagues are supportive of my candidacy. If elected, I would push to see further growth and use of the SPR program to communicate with our membership, allowing each institution a greater voice in shaping our conference programs, activities, webinars, and a wealth of other opportunities. I further desire to honor our corporate partners, enhance those relationships and encourage our younger professionals to embrace those opportunities to interact with these great people. I genuinely desire to see the continuation of the welcoming, laid back and fun learning environment that has been the hallmark of our region for decades. Finally, I want to provide open access to our Executive Committee and transparency in our leadership so we can effectively respond to the needs of the association. Thank you for your consideration of my candidacy. Respectfully,
Brad Shade Director of Housing Services
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CANIDATES
2016 Candidates for Executive Positions President-Elect Candidate Cory Shapiro President-Elect Candidate It is with great pleasure that I offer my intent to run for the position of President-Elect for the Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO). Our regional association has an outstanding commitment to truly enhancing the housing profession through its dedicated membership, and I would be honored to serve the Association in a role where I can provide vision and direction to such a dynamic organization while together we welcome new member schools and professionals and support the current member schools and professionals. I have been involved in the AIMHO and GLACUHO (Great Lakes) associations since 2000 when I first attended the AIMHO conference in Tucson. I have enjoyed regional involvement as a committee member, co-chair, and chair of six different committees within the two regions. Within AIMHO, I served on the Executive Committee as the Senior Level Member at Large, presented sessions at each AIMHO conference, served twice as an AIMHO College faculty member, co-organized statewide drive-in meetings, and chaired multiple Host Committee bid teams for the annual conference. I currently serve on the AIMHO 365 Committee and the ACUHO-I STARS College Committee, and I just recently hosted an AIMHO virtual round-table on advising. My continual involvement in leadership roles within the Association is a reflection of my dedication and service to AIMHO. I see so much potential as AIMHO continues to meet the needs of our member institutions and professionals. As the PresidentElect, I see opportunities to grow the relationship that AIMHO and the other regions have with ACUHO-I as our member schools take advantage of all that ACUHO-I and its programs have to offer us. I envision us building upon the strategic planning of our current presidents as we look to the strengths of our institutions and professionals. I also see opportunities to work with our Members at Large to engage not only new institutions but the future professionals and leaders of our profession. From continuing to build on our MOU with our IACURH student leaders to sponsoring students at STARS College, there is much we can do to build upon our current efforts to support these aspiring housing professionals. I believe that an organization such as AIMHO can do wonders while developing its members though all the while, its members are needed to develop the organization. In following in the footsteps of past ACUHO-I President Tom Ellett, I also look forward to reaching out to each AIMHO member institution within my first sixty days as President-Elect to better understand each institution’s individual needs as I frame the best way to go about supporting AIMHO in the future. Serving as a leader on the AIMHO Executive Committee and within the region, I pledge to advocate for the needs of housing professionals across the Association and work with members and committees as we together identify and resolve the critical issues our housing profession faces while providing professional and worthwhile opportunities for our members. I am ready for the challenges that the President-Elect position brings, and I am excited about this opportunity to further my involvement within AIMHO. Thank you for your consideration of my candidacy. Sincerely, Cory A. Shapiro Assiatant Director of Residence Life Arizona State University
AIMHO angle Member-at-Large, Senior Level Candidate Justin Lukasewicz Member-at-Large, Senior Level Candidate My name is Justin Lukasewicz and I am interested in serving as your Member-at-Large Senior Level for the AIMHO region. As a graduate student I was a member of the AIMHO region, and then spent some time away, and returned to AIMHO during the 2012-2013 school year. During that time I’ve been lucky enough to get involved with the region, build many wonderful professional relationships, and learn so much about the great things that AIMHO does for its member school.
Four years ago while attending the AIMHO conference I went to our Executive Director and said I want to bring the conference back to Tucson. I was very fortunate to have her backing, and was very soon chairing a conference planning committee. Over the two years of conference planning and implementation I learned a lot about how our region functions, and was able to meet and work with so many inspiring professionals. After hosting in Tucson, I went on to be the chair of the Diversity and Social Justice committee. Our goal over the past year was to bring social justice into action for our region. We are instituting several new initiatives into the annual conference that will help meet those goals. Through learning how our organization operates, I hope to bring that knowledge and excitement to continue to influence AIMHO in positive directions.
The I believe the most important aspect of AIMHO is the relationships. Coming to the annual conference every year rejuvenates me as I get to catch up with old colleagues and meet new members to the region. It’s these relationships that I see constantly coming together to make great decisions for our region. Together we grow professionally so we can ultimately go back to our home campuses and influence students and impact a brighter future for our world.
As the Member-at-Large Senior Level I would get the opportunity to directly liaison with the State and Provincial Representatives. I look forward towards this aspect of the position the most. It will be exciting to gain a better perspective of what is happening and what issues each of the vastly different states in our region are dealing with, and then to be able to have an influence and help grow their state delegations. I also look forward to being a liaison for this group, and to bring communication back from this body to the Exec Team to further influence the organization and push it forward in positive directions.
Over the past five years I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve this organization in several different capacities. I hope to be able to take that experience and serve each and every one of you as the Member-at-Large Senior Level. Each and every day I promise to fulfill the responsibilities laid out for my position, and to look at how to constantly make this organization better so that it can help its members be the best professionals for the students that they serve.
Sincerely,
Justin Lukasewicz Community Director, Senior University of Arizona
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2016 Candidates for Executive Positions Member-at-Large, Senior Level Candidate Aaron Like Member-at-Large, Senior Level Candidate Hello, AIMHO! My name is Aaron Like and I serve as the Assistant Director for Housing & Residential Life at Montana State University Billings. I am so excited that I am getting this opportunity to apply for the Member-at-Large (Senior Level) position through the best housing region in the nation. Here is a little information about myself; I am currently in my third year as a professional Housing Officer at MSUB. I graduated with my master’s degree in Human Development and Leadership in 2014 from Murray State University, where I also served two years as a graduate Residence Director. I then came to MSUB where I served as an Entry Level Residence Hall Director for two years and now currently serve as the Assistant Director for our Housing & Residential Life Department. I moved to Billings, Montana in 2014 where I am approximately 24 hours from home (Poseyville, Indiana). Being away from family and friends was hard and I knew that I needed to get involved outside of my day-to-day duties. My supervisor, Jeff Rosenberry talked about AIMHO and how great the association is and how I could be apart and help to make a difference. I instantly applied to be the co-chair to the Awards & Recognition Committee and was fortunate to receive that position. I am currently the chair of the Awards Committee and will be outgoing after this year. AIMHO has done so much for me these past two years and I am truly excited to have the opportunity to stay involved and work as your Senior Member at Large. Two years on the Awards & Recognition Committee as the Co-Chair and Chair has not been my only AIMHO experience. I also served as the RAppin’ 2016 Conference Advisor, which was held at MSU Billings. Being involved in AIMHO for me is not extra work added to my plate, rather an opportunity to personally grow and develop into an inspiring housing professional. As the Senior Member at Large, I would want to offer that same message to anyone interested in our wonderful Association. I could go on for days as to what I would love to accomplish in this position. I would love to continue the development of what the SPRs are able to accomplish through our region. Having the ability to meet with them on an individual and group basis to determine how to develop the region is extremely exciting. I also believe that every institution in the region should be affiliated and I know that many have financial concerns. Being able to assist in the scholarship advertising, recruiting, and selection process would allow me the opportunity to reach out to non-member institutions to get them affiliated. AIMHO has been such an amazing and rewarding association to work with the past couple years. Having this opportunity to continue my leadership through the association and offering more opportunities to others is what this region is all about. Sincerely,
Aaron Like Assistant Director for Housing & Residential Life Montana State University Billings
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SHO
The Senior Housing Officer (SHO) Institute is a pre-conference development opportunity for freshly minted or aspiring Senior Housing officers. The SHO Institute runs prior to the conference and addresses subject matter that typically revolves around SHO interests. The curriculum is based upon a two-year cycle focusing on budget, crisis management, supervision/human resources, facilities, legal issues and a few selected sessions that explore current trends. The faculty that serves on the committee are senior housing officers or experts in the field from both within and outside of the AIMHO region. This year the faculty will be Brad Shade from the University of Northern Colorado, Paula Bland from the University of Colorado – Boulder, Matt Brown from Arizona State University, and Christopher Ralphs from Southern Utah University. For those of you that are joining us for the conference in Westminster, Colorado hosted by UC-Boulder, we look forward to seeing you and are excited for the SHO Institute to begin! If you were not able to participate this year, please keep the SHO Institute in mind when registering for next year’s conference. It is a wonderful networking and learning opportunity for mid-level managers and senior housing officers. See you in Colorado!
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AIMHO Affinity Groups
The Diversity and Social Justice Committee is excited to try out a brand new conference experience this year in Boulder. We are going to launch the first ever AIMHO Affinity Groups. Our goal is to gather folks with similar identities to share their struggle and success within Student Affairs, and to build community within specific identity groups at AIMHO. During the first year we are going to launch two groups with hopes of figuring out how the affinity groups will work within our region, and the goal of adding more at future conferences.
People of Color Affinity Group (Sunday, 6th 9:30 PM the Library) – A space for folks of all non-white races to join in fellowship at the AIMHO Annual Conference.
LGBTQ+ Affinity Group (Sunday, November 6th 9:30PM Meadowbrook Room) – A space for folks who identify anywhere in the spectrum of LGBTQIA+ at the AIMHO Annual Conference.
As the AIMHO Diversity and Social Justice Committee, our go is to bring social justice into action at the Annual Conference, and back to our home campuses. We look forward to this new initiative as a way to bring together a group of social justice advocates together and to connect folks with similar identities in our region. #DoTheWork #AIMHO If you have any questions please contact Justin Lukasewicz lukasewj@email.arizona.edu or Sara Olson Sara.Olson@nau.edu.
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LIFE
Jordan Garceau, Montana State University - Bozeman
Dear AIMHO Newbie, So you are headed to your first AIMHO Conference, huh? You have heard all your coworkers talk about last year and the meaningful connections they made, the endless opportunities for learning, and the late-night karaoke sessions. In all this chatter about this 3-day meeting of the minds, you look around and cannot help but think how nervous you are. “Why am I so nervous?” you ask yourself. “AIMHO is not a middle school dance where people are going to stare as walk across the room to refill my punch.” But let me fill you in on a secret, AIMHO newcomer. There are plenty of other new coming AND veteran AIMHO goers that are nervous and/or anxious about joining everyone in Colorado.
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As a first time AIMHO goer myself, I have been anxiously excited for the conference. My six coworkers and I will be piling into two cars and taking on the eight-hour drive to Colorado to partake in the annual union of old friends, new connections, engaged learning, and inspiring discussion. The mantra I have been repeating to myself as I pack my bags is “do not be afraid to get your hands dirty and join the big kids on the playground”. Whether it be a work conference, new job, or even a friend’s holiday party, it is easy to let one’s fear of connecting with those around or striking up a conversation with a new face that inhibits us from learning from others and challenging ourselves for the better. NEWCOMERS: Let’s not let AIMHO be the time where we fall into our human habit of playing too cool for school because we are afraid if the other kids will like us. Being part of the AIMHO region means being part of a family. Have you ever wondered why the AIMHO veterans have such fond memories of the annual conference and allegiance to the values of what our organization stands for? Everyone that has gone to AIMHO in the past was at once a new timer to the AIMHO conference. It did not take them long to form lasting connections with others across our region and place stock in the valuable lessons taught at the conference. If they can do it, so can we! New AIMHO goers should also utilize the people who have walked the path before us. Make it a point to network with members that are not at their first rodeo. Part of being a family means bringing in those who join along the way. The mission of AIMHO is not to form an elitist group of cool kids that only socialize with those from before. The annual conference is truly a gathering of allies, new and old, in order to learn from and support each other. Both new goers and veterans have an opportunity to learn best practices, inspire each other with their experience and energy, or even swap funny stories we have experienced in our line of work.
“Put your nerves aside, get your hands dirty, and play on the playground with everyone.”
Regardless if you are going to you first AIMHO conference or your last, drop your worries at the door and prepare for an experience you will not soon forget. Put your nerves aside, get your hands dirty, and play on the playground with everyone. Those scary kids on the playground are all waiting for the newcomers to join so they can teach them the game and learn new ones themselves. From One Newbie to Another, Jordan
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ACUHO-I Silent Auction
Are you attending AIMHO this year? Stop by the ACUHO-I Foundation Board and discuss ACUHO-I programs and services and how the Foundation supports those programs. Through your state representative, we are asking every college or university to bring one item that represents your state for the state silent auction baskets. You don’t need to bring the basket…. just the item. It can be something special about your state or some yummy treat that symbolizes your state’s unique aspects. You can drop it off at the registration table when you check in at the hotel on Saturday or Sunday. We will take bids all day on Monday for the items and then have the winners at breakfast on Tuesday. You must be present to win…so be sure to be at breakfast on time! We will also be doing a raffle for 3-$50 gift cards. One raffle ticket is $5 or five raffle tickets for $20! Save the money from one Starbucks latte, and bring it to the conference to purchase a raffle ticket! You could win $50 for Starbucks! The ACUHO-I Foundation supports these programs that benefit every college or university in ACUHO-I● Access to virtual roundtables, free to all members ● Development of the profession’s Body of Knowledge ● Talking Stick and Journal digitization, free to all members ● NHTI participant awards ● New Professional and Regional Best awards ● Student Housing Training Institute (SHTI) ● Sustainability efforts ● Continued support of the Housing Internship program ● Support for international travel to AACUHO ● Annual Conference speaker support ● STARS College program ● Credentialing - continued efforts for Online Learning programs and initiatives See you at the AIMHO conference in November! If you have any questions, please contact Paula Bland at paula.bland@ colorado.edu. ACUHO-I-Serving the needs of all campus housing programs!
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Katie Schmalzel - Colorado School of Mines Senior Member-at-Large
Wellness in Action For the past 10 months, we tried something new: we focused on one type of wellness each month. Many of our members participated and kept track on a monthly basis. However, I am sure many more of you at least read the monthly tips. Wellness is challenging, especially in a field that asks a lot of us, but that we also give a lot to. We give a lot because we care. And that care does not go unnoticed. Caring for ourselves is also a big and vital piece. “You can’t help someone if you don’t take care of yourself.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase at least a dozen times. It’s not novel and it’s not new, but it consistently is something we have to work to build in to our hectic days with our ever-changing schedules: managing everyday concerns, emergencies, and things that should not be crises but somehow are. As you move towards the end of the fall semester and into the holiday season, consider how you will work wellness into your every day life. Continue to practice wellness in a way that works best for you. If you really liked one of the monthly themes, run with that. If you want to explore something entirely different, please do. Either way, continue to share your journey with each other, and recognize that if you falter, it does not mean you fail. Each day you have the opportunity to make new choices. May your choices bring you happiness, serve you, and help you to serve others. Thank you for letting me serve you, AIMHO friends. In wellness, Katie Schmalzel Senior Member-at-Large
January Drink 96 oz of water per day February Eat a well-balanced lunch while a work March Elevate your heart rate for 30 minutes once a day April Get sufficient sleep for your body each night May Eliminate one food that is not beneficial to one’s health June Personal Goal month!: Pick something you want to change that will impact your personal wellness and stick to that every day for June. July Do some sort of reflection/meditation each day August Add in one food that is nutrient dense September Stretch everyday October Pick your favorite month and refocus
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SPOTLIGHT
Prescott College Megan Letchworth
Prescott College is Arizona’s only private nonprofit liberal arts college, tucked into a corner of the stunningly beautiful central highlands town whose name it bears; dedicated to the ideals of environmental and social justice. Prescott College offers both on-campus and limited-residency deliveries in undergraduate and master’s and doctoral degrees. On-campus students live in Prescott while attending classes on campus and throughout the Southwest. Those enrolled in the limited-residency programs come from all corners of the nation and world, working with local mentors and with Prescott College faculty at a distance. Since opening its doors in 1966, more than 13,000 students have enjoyed Prescott College’s highly individual philosophy of higher education. Prescott College’s mission is to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an education that will enable students to live productive lives while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and service to others. Students are encouraged to think critically and act ethically with sensitivity to both the human community and the biosphere. Our philosophy stresses experiential learning and self-direction within an interdisciplinary curriculum. Today Prescott College is investing in its future. It has grown from a charter class of 80 on-campus undergraduates to a student body closer to 700. In 2009 Prescott College graduated its first class of Ph.D. students in Sustainability Education - the first college in the country to graduate students in the field. With the construction of LEED™ Platinum Certified student housing, the addition of an on-campus master’s program in Social Justice and Human Rights, and increasingly recognized excellence in the areas of teacher education and mental health counselor training, Prescott College is ready to take a leadership role in building bridges between and among people, ideas, and actions. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) certification is based on evaluation of several key areas of design for sustainability: site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials
selection and indoor environmental quality. It is the accepted standard for green building certification across the nation, and is also in common use in other countries around the world. The Village’s green features include, but are not limited to: ● Energy reduction of over 90% in high efficiency design modeling. ● High efficiency LED lighting in interior and exterior applications. ● Over 95%, 550 tons, construction waste diverted from landfill. ● Low flow fixtures and toilets for 33% reduction in water use. ● Best practices for erosion control and water management during construction. ● Recycled and recyclable carpet tile, installed with minimal glue. ● Rainwater catchment system for irrigation for food producing landscaping. ● Native drylands species landscaping installed with no long-term irrigation. ● Riparian habitat protection and restoration strategies applied onsite. ● Bike parking and covered storage areas for 30% of student residents. ● Designated parking for alternative fuel, low-emissions or carpool vehicles. As part of a changing college landscape and student body The Village was built to hold more students than the projected incoming classes. For the last 3 years Prescott College has partnered with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to provide overflow housing to their students while their new residence hall was being constructed. It is anticipated that Spring 2017 will be the first time The Village being at capacity with exclusively Prescott College students. Having a department of Housing and Residence Life provides our students with a whole new level of care and support. It also means bringing in a younger population of students (moe students directly out of high school) than in previous years. Through strong partnerships with Student Support, the Peer Education Resource Center, Student Activities, and the faculty Prescott College is able to support students in unique ways that enhance their learning and foster a close knit community. Housing and Residence Life will continue to create strong partnerships within the college and the Prescott community to help continue a strong commitment to innovation for another 50 years to come.